[Card]
RAGE Year 22 PPV
Tuesday, December 23rd, 2025
Madison Square Garden - New York, New York
Main Event
RAGE World Championship
-Live from The Saint's Cathedral in Chicago, Illinois on RAGE Vision!
-Fear Factory Match
Special Guest Referee: The Saint
Daniel Dare (champion) vs. Cage
RAGE Bare Knuckles Championship
The Bootslut (champion) w/ Filthy Phil vs. Monster Big Tel
RAGE Scientific Showcase Championship
Doug Devens (champion) w/ Thomas Gordon vs. Nightwalker
RAGE High Stakes Championship
Scott Grayse (champion) vs. Doug Devens w/ Thomas Gordon
RAGE Gauntlet Tag Team Championships
Thee Storm (Lady Giant and Crazy Jenna) (champions) vs. Action Jay Jackson and Gemini w/ Homeless Don
One-on-One Match
-Paid for by Richard Mason
-Live from Saudi Arabia on RAGE Vision!
Steve Hogar vs. Kip Kutler
Loser Leaves RAGE Match
-Handicapped Match
Harvey Adams vs. Sweet FA and Tuppence Banglarron w/ Filthy Phil
Double Jeopardy Prize Steel Cage Match
-Climb the cage - somehow figure out a way to win the briefcase hanging from the rafters to claim the Double Jeopardy prize!
Participants:
Joe Mills
Dana Czech
Monster Big Pat
Monster Big Dave
Monster Big Hamish
Kristian Bane
Harmony Hardin
Sin
Biz MacTavish
Cora
Kristial Ball
Bart the Florida Man
LaPercell Daisy
Dan the Baptist
Lucy
Bobby Bastard
Harold Hartley
Malaboo Dreamstone
Alice Killjoy
Dolly Killjoy
Fifteen
Reginald Van Newton
Shannan Hicks
[Content]
Deal: We are kicking things off here at Year 22 with the Double Jeopardy Cage match! 23 RAGE superstars will be competing inside of this cage to claim the prize that is inside a briefcase that is suspended above the ring! The object is to climb the cage and claim the briefcase and whoever is able to grab it and win the Double Jeopardy prize, it will grant whoever wins it the ability to restart ANY MATCH ONE TIME and there is NO EXPIRATION DATE on this prize!
Storm: That’s a TRUE LEGEND of a prize, almost as good as waking up on Christmas morning and finding Santa Claus left you a Buddy Meyers bath bomb and a super sized box of Corn Flakes under your tree! Neil Puller and his Ricker Fed crap has nothing to do with this!
Deal: Yeah, sure let’s go with that! There is a verifiable WHO’S WHO of RAGE competing in this match. I mean look at all these WORLD CLASS SUPERSTARS competing in this match!
Joe Mills
Dana Czech
Monster Big Pat
Monster Big Dave
Monster Big Hamish
Kristian Bane
Harmony Hardin
Sin
Biz MacTavish
Cora
Kristal Ball
Bart the Florida Man
LaPercell Daisy
Dan the Baptist
Lucy
Bobby Bastard
Harold Hartley
Malaboo Dreamstone
Alice Killjoy
Dolly Killjoy
Fifteen
Reginald Van Newton
Shannan Hicks
Storm: That’s a hell of a list! A total VIP contingent of RAGE AND PRO WRESTLING!
Deal: Every wrestler in RAGE is a VIP of this business! That’s what makes us RAGE!
Stock: LADIES AND BLOODY GENTLEMEN! UP NEXT IS THE DOUBLE BLOODY JEOPARDY CAGE MATCH! THE DOUBLE JEOPARDY PRIZE IS INSIDE A BLOODY BRIEFCASE SUSPENDED FROM THE RAFTERS ABOVE THE RING! THE FIRST PERSON TO CLIMB THE BLOODY CAGE AND GRAB THE BRIEFCASE WILL WIN THE DOUBLE JEOPARDY PRIZE WHICH WILL ALLOW THE HOLDER TO RESTART ONE BLOODY MATCH ANY TIME AT A TIME AND PLACE OF THEIR BLOODY CHOOSING AND THERE IS NO BLOODY EXPIRATION DATE ON THIS PRIZE!
NOW THAT WE GOT THAT OUT OF THE BLOODY WAY LET’S MEET THE BLOODY COMPETITORS!
JOE MILLS
DANA CZECH
MONSTER BIG PAT
MONSTER BIG DAVE
MONSTER BIG HAMISH
KRISTIAN BANE
HARMONY HARDIN
SIN
BIZ MACTAVISH
CORA
KRISTAL BALL
BART THE FLORIDA MAN
LAPERCELL DAISY
DAN THE BAPTIST
LUCY
BOBBY BASTARD
HAROLD HARTLEY
MALABOO DREAMSTONE
ALICE KILLJOY
DOLLY KILLJOY
FIFTEEN
REGINALD VAN NEWTON
AND SHANNAN BLOODY HICKS!
Deal: We are just moments away from this very important match! But now that the wrestlers are inside the cage I notice we are short a few wrestlers as Kristal Ball is nowhere to be found! What is going on with that?
Storm: I don’t know why she wouldn’t be here, but Ball is apparently running late or totally forgot about the match and I doubt she forgot!
Deal: I doubt that too! I also don’t see Harold Hartley either! He was listed as one of the favorites in Las Vegas to win this, but he’s not here either! What is going on?
Storm: Hartley never runs late, I hope nothing happened to him! Same goes for Kristal Ball! What is going on here!?
Deal: That’s two people missing from this match and we have no idea what happened to them! We’ll have to find out later as right now this match is about to start with the 21 wrestlers who did make it to the cage!
**DING**DING**
Deal: Here we go and immediately we have wrestlers going towards the cage wall! Bart the Florida Man makes a quick move to get towards the briefcase, but Monster Big Hamish grabs him off the cage wall and CHOKE SLAMS him to the mat!
Storm: Harmony Hardin is on the top turnbuckle trying to get up the cage but Fifteen comes underneath her and POWER BOMBS Hardin to the mat!
Deal: RVN now runs up and STOMPS Hardin in the head! He calls her a DEFECT for thinking she could claim a prize meant for either him or Fifteen!
Storm: Cora turns and spins. She wipes out both of the Killjoys with a FLYING BODY BLOCK! Cora now turns towards the cage and starts to climb but is quickly cut off by Lucy who grabs her by the shoulder and yanks her back down!
Deal: Lucy tries to climb the cage wall, but Bobby grabs her by the ankle and roughly pulls Lucy off the wall! Lucy angrily shoves him and the former couple are having words with each other, but here comes DTB from behind with a DOUBLE AXE HANDLE to Bobby!
Storm: Monsters Big Dave and Big Pat are slugging it out with Mills and Czech as they all are preventing each other from getting onto the cage! The Double Jeopardy prize is dangling from the rafters waiting for someone to climb up and grab it but that is going to be a tough task for whoever pulls it off!
Deal: Shannan Hicks has LaPecell Daisy above his head and PRESS SLAMS her into the cage! He now flexes his muscles in celebration and screams at everyone in the cage!
Hicks: Y’ALL BETTER GET OUT OF MAHHH WAY BECAUSE IMMA WINNING THIS ONE, DADDY!
Storm: Nice to see Hicks is as confident as ever, but he better pay attention because Bane comes up from behind and THROWS Hicks face first into the cage!
Deal: Malaboo Dreamstone is tied up with Sin and Biz and they are letting each other have it! There will be no teamwork found in this match tonight!
*The action continues for the next several minutes with every wrestler showing out. Mills and Czech show off their legendary teamwork as they take down Big Dave and Big Pat with a combination of a Double Superkick followed by a Double Drop Kick. Big Dave and Big Pat return the favor shortly after that as they threw Mills and Czech over their shoulders, intentionally smashing Mills and Czech into each other before delivering a massive power slam to both.
Fifteen showed off his impressive skills by climbing the cage and leaping off towards Bastard Bobby with a dynamic flying shoulder tackle. Bobby was able to fight back and hit Fifteen with a Fall Away Slam into the cage. Lucy and Dan The Baptist double team Bobby and drop him with a DDT into a Curb Stomp combo, which leads to Bobby getting an unlikely assist from Cora who sends Lucy flying into the cage with an amazing Flying Head Scissors. Bobby got up and dropped DTB with a clothesline, only to find himself swarmed by Fifteen and RVN.
Sin and Biz show off their impressive teamwork against the Killjoys with Filthy Phil cheering them on from the outside. Sin, putting her announcing skills to use during the assault, perfectly narrates the ass kicking Biz and herself lay on the Killjoy’s, throwing the word bloody and some other choice words we will not repeat here at them, clearly enjoying the beating they are delivering. And of course Biz made sure to leave her mark, literally, as she bit both Alice and Dolly on their shoulders, leaving a huge bite mark on them and nearly taking a large chunk of flesh with her.
Hicks and Bane take turns smashing each other’s head into the cage, with Hicks repeatedly asking Bane “DO YOU KNOW WHO YOU’RE MESSING WITH, DADDY?”, a question Bane clearly gets tired of being asked very quickly.
Dreamstone found herself tied up with Bart and LaPercell and that fight proved far more vicious than people expected with all of them hitting what could be considered dirty moves on each other in the process.
There was no shortage of high impact moves as wrestlers such as Mills, DTB, Sin, and Big Hamish all pulling off amazing moves off of the cage well, such as Mills with a Moonsault off the cage onto the Monsters, DTB with an amazing Tornado DDT on Bobby, Sin with a Hurricanrana on Alice and Big Hamish of all people with a massive splash onto Bart the Florida Man who was all over the place during the chaos.
There were several near misses as numerous wrestlers went for the briefcase and failed. Biz came close, Lucy almost got it, RVN made a suicidal leap off of the cage and came within an inch of claiming it, and Big Dave came painfully close before missing it and crashing into several wrestler’s below.
There was no shortage of highlight reel moves, but perhaps the most shocking moment didn’t involve an attempt for the briefcase but something far more controversial involving Cora!
Deal: Cora and Lucy are battling each other tooth and nail as they are bashing each other’s head into the cage! Lucy with a martial arts kick to Cora, who responds with a spinning back fist to Lucy!
Storm: They have really torn into each other! I would love to see them face off in a regular match after this!
Deal: So would I! Lucy with a Knee Strike to Cora, but she quickly follows up with a HEAD BUTT! That knocks Lucy backwards and now Cora starts to climb the cage! She has her eyes on the briefcase as she goes but now Lucy recovers and goes after her! Lucy clocks Cora in the head and drives her head into the cage! Lucy has Cora by the mask and is SMASHING her head into the cage!
Storm: Cora fires her elbow into Lucy’s midsection and that slows her down! Cora now SHOVES Lucy and she is losing her footing! Lucy reaches out for the cage wall to prevent her from falling, but accidentally gets a hold of Cora’s mask and RIPS IT OFF AS SHE FALLS TO THE MAT …. CORA HAS BEEN UNMASKED ….
Deal: IT’S KRISTAL BALL! CORA HAS BEEN KRISTAL BALL UNDER A MASK THIS WHOLE TIME! This explains why we thought Kristal Ball was missing because she was actually disguised as CORA in that mask!
Storm: The fans are SHOCKED as they can’t believe what they just saw! Filthy Phil is FEIGNING surprise like he didn’t know what was going on! He actually yelled at Kristal Ball “WHAT ARE YOU DOING AND WHY ARE YOU WEARING CORA’S MASK!” and I call BULLSHIT!
Deal: I’m also calling BULLSHIT and so is this crowd! They are giving Filthy Phil the business as we just discovered Cora was Kristal Ball in a mask and has been made to pull DOUBLE DUTY by Phil by having her wrestle TWICE at RAGE events and HE’S collecting DOUBLE WAGES for one wrestler!
Storm: The fans are yelling at Filthy Phil and some of them are throwing their empty drink cups and food wrappers at him and are calling him a crook! Filthy Phil is trying to explain himself to the fans at ringside and that is going as poorly as you would expect!
Deal: Filthy Phil is still being pelted with garbage and OH GOD! He just got blasted by a cheese burger from an angry kid in the front row! His jacket is now COVERED with ketchup, mayonnaise, lettuce and onions and now someone takes a container of MUSTARD and SQUIRTS him with it! The fans are not happy with Filthy Phil EXPLOITING poor Kristal Ball and now he is covered in food condiments!
Storm: It serves him right and I hope Kristal Ball is at least getting her share of those wages that Filthy Phil is collecting for himself! What a SCAM ARTIST!
*The fallout from the unmasking of Cora brought a great deal of heat on Filthy Phil as even the wrestlers started calling him out for being greedy and exploiting Cora, prompting the announcers to remark that Filthy Phil is lucky he is outside of the cage while the wrestlers are inside as Filthy Phil would likely be on the receiving end of a serious beating. A few wrestlers even offered to hook Cora up with a good attorney to ensure she gets all the money she’s owed.
As for the match itself, there were several more near misses, including one by DTB who was on the top of the cage and was extremely close to grabbing the briefcase. Bobby climbed up the cage and prevented DTB from grabbing it and was able to hit DTB with the most ring shaking Bastard Bomb of his career on DTB off the cage!
RVN quickly followed Bobby up and delivered a Session Ender off of the cage and Fifteen followed that with a massive splash off of the top rope! All three of them begin working over Bobby and which led to Cora actually “running” in to help Bobby, one of the wrestlers who promised to hook her up with a good attorney, in order to attempt to fight them off.
This led to a massive brawl that saw Sin and Biz getting involved, the Killjoy’s joining in, Harmony Hardin getting involved, Hicks, Bane, Bart, Daisy as well as Monster Big Hamish. Despite Bouts Of Honor being over, it was clear the bad blood between Team Cage and Team Dare still lingered as this brawl took over almost the entire cage. While they all brawled back and forth, this left Mills, Czech, Big Dave and Big Pat alone to battle each other in a match deciding encounter.)
Deal: Big Pat has Czech up and hits him with a CHOKE SLAM! Czech bounces off the mat and Big Pat turns towards Mills who NAILS HIM WITH A SUPER KICK! Big Dave rushes at him and gets a super kick of his own! The Monsters are rocked and now Mills is climbing the cage! He has his eyes on the briefcase and there is no one in his way!
Storm: Mills is climbing the cage as fast as he can but Big Pat and Big Dave are back up and are CLIMBING after him! Mills is almost to the top of the cage, but Big Pat has him by the ankle and is trying to pull him down! Now Big Dave has the other ankle and is doing the same!
Deal: Mills is hanging onto the top of the cage for dear life as both Big Pat and Big Dave are trying to stop him from getting to the briefcase …. HERE COMES CZECH! He’s back up and is climbing the cage towards Mills!
Storm: Czech has gotten between the Monsters and ELBOWS Big Dave in the face! Now he elbows Big Pat! They lose their grip on Mills ankles now Czech climbs up and tells Mills to get on his shoulders!
Deal: Mills nods his head and now he is STANDING on Czech’s shoulders while Czech holds onto the cage! Big Pat and Big Dave once again reach for Mills as he LEAPS off of Czech’s shoulder’s just as Czech takes Big Pat and Big Dave back down to the mat with a DOUBLE CLOTHESLINE … MILLS GRABS THE BRIEFCASE IN MID AIR AND CRASHES TO THE MAT WITH IT! MILLS WINS THE DOUBLE JEOPARDY PRIZE!
**DING**DING**DING**
Stock: LADIES AND GENTLEMEN! THE WINNER OF THE DOUBLE BLOODY JEOPARDY CAGE MATCH AND THE DOUBLE JEOPARDY PRIZE …. JOE MILLS!
(Crowd reacts loudly)
Deal: WOW! WHAT AN ENDING! Joe Mills climbed on the shoulders of his long time partner Dana Czech and made an incredible leap to grab the briefcase to claim victory and the Double Jeopardy prize inside of it! Talk about TEAM WORK!
Storm: Mills is holding up the briefcase in victory and Czech rushes over to congratulate him! Czech is helping Mills to his feet as the rest of the wrestlers clear out of the cage cursing themselves out over the lost opportunity.
Deal: Mills can now restart any match at any time one time with that prize and there is no expiration date so he can use that prize ANY TIME he wants. It can be next week or next year and Mills can plot and plan how to best use it without the burden of a deadline hanging over his head. Talk about a valuable prize!
Storm: We can only guess when and where Mills will use that prize, but whenever and wherever he uses it, you know he is going to make sure he has maximum strategic advantage when he does!
Deal: Mills has been around long enough to know the benefit of such a prize and how to use it to maximum effect. Mills is parading around the cage with the briefcase in celebration as we kick off Year 22 in grand fashion!
~~~
*Stock: The following match is for the RAGE HIGH STAKES BLOODY CHAMPIONSHIP!
(HUGE crowd pop!)
*Stock: Introducing first, from Chicago, weighing in at 254 bloody pounds, he is the reigning RAGE SCIENTIFIC SHOWCASE CHAMPION - DOUG DEVENS!!!
("Ride of the Valkyries" by Wagner plays as Doug Devens makes his way out to boos from the crowd. There is no interaction between Devens and the fans as he makes his way to the ring with his manager, Thomas Gordon.)
*Stock: And now – Ladies and bloody Gents, get ready, because …..
Standing 6’6” and weighing 236 bloody pounds, from Grand Rapids, Michigan
HERE IS…
THE RAGE HIGH STAKES CHAMPION
SCOTT GRAYSE!!!
(Lights go out in the arena, fans give a mixed reaction. The voice of Scott Grayse comes on "Judgement is coming" as "Cult" by Magnolia Park hits and the lights come back on and on the RAGEvision we see the words "C.H.A.O.S" as Grayse hits the curtain and the fans give him more cheers then boos. Scott pulls out Helen, his trusty hammer from inside the front of his pants. Grayse slides in and poses with Helen.)
Daisy: (Makes a surprise cameo appearance, says one line, and then disappears) Oooh, I'd love to see what else Scotty can pull out of his pants!!!
**DING**DING**
Deal: This is one of two matches tonight for Doug Devens. If he's smart, he'll pace himself and resist the temptation to "go mad." The shorter this match is, the more it favors him.
Storm: (Pops a Leucovorin pill to enhance his verbal skills) Indubitably, my dear Vandessa. Thomas Gordon has accompanied Devens to the ring, but Grayse's second-in-command, Kristian Bane, is conspicuous by his absence.
Deal: I noticed that too. And Grayse and Devens-- WHAT THE HELL??? SANTA CLAUS just JUMPED into the ring and SWUNG a GIANT CANDY CANE into both Devens and referee John Ellers!
Storm: Were they on the Naughty List?
Deal: I have no idea. Wait, WHY am I answering this question?!
Storm: I don't think that's the REAL Santa!!!
Deal: (Sarcastically) REALLY???
Storm: I think that's KRISTIAN BANE dressed up as Santa!
Deal: Sherlock Holmes is on the case...
Storm: I prefer to think of myself as Carmen Sandiego.
Deal: Now "Santa" Bane puts Grayse on top of Devens and shakes Ellers out of his stupor.
*Ellers: 1...2...3!
Deal: DEVENS with a shoulder up. "SANTA" can't believe it!
Storm: Now Ellers ORDERS "Santa" to the back or he'll STRIP Grayse of the High Stakes Title and AUTOMATICALLY AWARD IT to Devens.
Deal: DEVENS takes advantage of the distraction with a neckbreaker on Grayse from behind and a cover.
*Ellers: 1...2...
Deal: Grayse kicks out as Bane storms to the back.
Storm: What is Grayse doing now?
Deal: He exits the ring and grabs an iPad from one of his fans in the front row.
Storm: They call themselves the Grayselanders.
Deal: Cute. But what is Grayse doing with that iPad?
Storm: He's entering something into CHATGPT!
Deal: NOW I've seen everything. Grayse is consulting AI to determine his next move.
Storm: Will it help?
Deal: (Ducks out of the way) Grayse JUMPS onto our table and NAILS a SPLIT-LEGGED MOONSAULT from the table to INSIDE THE RING on Devens!
Storm: We've never seen THAT from Grayse before!!!
Deal: (Shrugs) I guess ChatGPT told him to do it. And Grayse with the cover...
*Ellers: 1...2...3!
Deal: Not quite!
Storm: A frustrated Grayse scrambles back to the outside and enters something into ChatGPT again.
Deal: CORKSCREW LEGDROP by Scott Grayse - always a classic - and another cover.
*Ellers: 1...2...3!
Deal: Devens gets his foot on the ropes right before the 3.
Storm: Grayse is pulling out moves we've never seen from him before.
Deal: All thanks to ChatGPT, which he's using again to determine his next step.
Storm: Now Grayse is cackling, like he saw something funny on the ChatGPT prompt, and he has a VICIOUS look in his eyes.
Deal: TESTICLE SQUEEZE by Grayse. He's laughing like a hyena at this tribute-slash-mockery of the man who stopped his title reign at 517 days.
Storm: According to ChatGPT, Devens faced Dare before in the BWFE and actually defeated him. Our current ring announcer, Robert Stock, was Devens' manager. Dare would not be seen again for quite some time.
Deal: Devens is fading fast. Grayse LETS GO, STEPS BACK, and goes for the LIGHTS OUT SUPERKICK!
Storm: But Gordon TRIPS Grayse, GRABS Ellers, and THROWS the iPad to Devens behind Ellers' back!
Deal: Devens CLOCKS Grayse in the head with the iPad! And it malfunctions on contact, with Siri now repeating "DON'T GO MAD!" in a male British voice.
*Ellers: 1...2...3!
**DING**DING**DING**
*Stock: The winner of the match and NEEEEEEEEEEW RAGE HIGH STAKES CHAMPION - DOUG DEVENS!!!
Deal: Devens gets out of there QUICKLY as he now has to concentrate on Nightwalker.
Storm: The fans are booing the result. They're 100% in support of Grayse in this one.
Deal: Be that as it may, Doug Devens now possesses the belt that allows him to trade it in for a shot at any title he wants in RAGE.
Storm: If that is what he wants to do.
Deal: Scott Grayse held the High Stakes Championship for SEVERAL MONTHS and NEVER cashed it in. A missed opportunity to face Daniel Dare one more time? We'll never know. Because Doug Devens now holds the title, and that makes the Church an ESPECIALLY dangerous threat!
~~~
Deal: Once again Dare has his knives out and this time it’s for Harvey Adams.. Not only does Harvey find himself in a Loser Leaves RAGE Match, but he’s facing his daughters!
Storm: Yep, that is pure evil – or genius, depending on which side of the cosmos you’re sitting.
Deal: This must be horrible for ALL the competitors. Either Harvey Adams goes or both of his daughters do!
Storm: And there’s no way Stinker is going to let that happen. He’d sooner put salt on his corn flakes than let two lovely earners like Sweet FA and Tuppy go.
Deal: Yes, He’s already seen his income cut as Cora was revealed to be Kristal Ball! Anyway, enough about him, let’s pass things over to Stock as this one is about to get under way.
Stock: Righto, listen up, you bloody lot! This next bloody match is a “LOSER LEAVES RAGE MATCH”! Too bloody right it is. And just WHICH sod is bloody leaving? Well it’ll be EITHER….
Ladies and bloody gents – especially you gents, RAGE is now proper bloody proud to bring you – with a combined weight of an earth-shattering and totally incredible 235 bloody pounds; it’s T'n'T! - Lucky Tuppy and Tiffany "Sweet FA" Adams - The Sweet T’s!!
To the accompaniment of Neil Diamond - Sweet Caroline (Audio) Tuppy and Tiff (SFA) emerge through the curtain. Both blondes smile excitedly as they wave to the fans. The waves change to arm sways as they lead the fans into chanting the chorus along with the added “so good!” thrown in.
The girls are ‘dressed’ in plunging neckline one pieces which have absolutely no sides to them whatsoever. Sweet FA has pink lightning bolts on hers and Tuppy has blue ones. They both wear white cowboy boots with the same coloured lightning bolts.
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They strut down to the ring blowing kisses to the crowd, pausing occasionally for pictures.
Once in the ring they make a point of shaking the referee’s hand before taking their places in their corner, still smiling.
Stock: Bloody hell! OR!!!…. facing them…. hailing from Pittsburg, PA and weighing in at 285 bloody pounds, he is...HARVEY ADAMS!
("Harder, Faster, Better, Stronger " hits as Adams strolls to the ring like he owns the place….which he pretty much does. He enters the ring and poses as white pyro goes off over his head.)
Deal: And both girls rush over to give their dad a hug!
Storm: They’re probably secreting weapons on him so that he gets disqualified.
Deal: They are NOT! Besides, in those outfits those bimbos couldn’t possibly secrete anything.
Storm: Ah, but...no, that’s a fair point actually.
Deal: Terry Dale is our match official. He’s good to go and calls for the bell.
**DING**DING**
Storm: And …. nothing.
Deal: No, the girls back up and decide that they are going to tag as that’s the fair ‘Super Face Megastar’ thing to do. Harvey though won’t hear of it. He’s telling them to BOTH stay in the ring. Filthy Phil is loudly seconding that, pointing out that there was nothing in the rules about it being a tag match. Nerison has a word with Stock.
Storm: Yeah and Stock says that BOTH girls HAVE TO BE IN THE RING as that’s what Dare intended.
Deal: Tuppy apologises to Dale AND Harvey as she gets back into the ring. There’s STILL no action though.
Storm: And that’s not good enough for these fans OR for Stock. He’s telling them that if they don’t start NOW then all THREE will be LOSERS and kicked out. Adams immediately charges! Running clothesline. That flattens Tiffany. Tuppy darts forward to Spear Harvey, but he bends to catch her around the middle and Suplexes her over ONTO Tiff!
Storm: He ain’t messing around. It makes sense. If the girls AND him were going to be kicked out he may as well fight to save one of them – himself.
Deal: Let’s not forget that Adams only discovered he had a daughter – Tiffany, this year. So they aren’t exactly that close. As to Tuppy, she’s an adopted daughter. On the other hand, both girls are very impressed with Adams and do indeed seems to love him as the father he is. Then again, they aren’t the sharpest tools in the box.
Storm: Now Adams drops to pin BOTH!
Dale: ONE! - TWO!!
Deal: And Stinker has Rakshasa reach in and pull Adams backwards by the ankle! The girls both throw up an arm, but whether they’d have been in time is now academic.
Storm: Now normally Adams would be going off on one about that, but he’s shrugging it off. He stands and waits for both girls to stand. They then do Rock-Paper-Scissors for absolutely no reason that I can determine and Tuppy runs in to attack with a Missile Drop Kick - a REAL one! Harvey is knocked back into the ropes. He rebounds and jumps over Tuppy to charge at Tiff – who turns away to cover her face! NO! It’s a back kick!
Storm: And it catches Harvey square in the balls!
Deal: Harvey doubles and folds to his knees. Tiff turns around – horrified and runs over to apologise.
Storm: She should be attacking him not saying soothing words!
Deal: And that’s exactly what Stinker is telling her. He’s pounding a fist into the other palm and shouting at the two bimbos that this is their livelihoods at stake. And his!
Storm: It’s a fair point.
Deal: And Harvey suddenly strikes to drop Tiff with a jaw-breaker! In comes Tuppy! Running knee to the jaw!
Storm: And Stinker is slapping the apron in relief. Seems his bimbos may have finally woken up. Of course, how long they stay awake is an entirely different matter.
Deal: Adams drops backwards and Sweet FA twines her legs around his head!
Storm: That’s a proper Triangle Hold is that! A REAL submission move! How in the name of Neil “By Gawd” Puller did she do that?
Deal: Not a little ironic that Harvey has been tutoring these girls and now he’s seeing just how much they’ve learnt first hand. Oh, now Tuppy has the other arm and is applying a nasty wrist lock!
Storm: And those HURT!
Deal: Yeah, Harvey is suddenly up against it and try as he might can’t liberate himself. NO! He manages to pull out of Tuppy’s grasp, but she’s straight back on the arm and now seeking to hyper extend the elbow!
Storm: Looks like Harvey decided to teach them the extra painful moves.
Deal: And he’s certainly feeling it. Dale goes to a knee and asks - Does he quit!
Storm: Nope. He’s using his legs to crab around. He may be being throttled and faced with a broken arm, but he still weighs more than both bimbos combined!
Deal: Yes and he’s using that extra muscle to swivel around and – Foot to the ropes!
Storm: He did it!
Deal: Dale calls for the break and the two girls immediately release Harvey.
Storm: Stinker sure liked that – better than ice cold milk on his corn flakes, but NOT the clean break. He’s trying to convince those girls that they need to keep those holds on to the last second. Not sure he’s getting through to them though.
Deal: They’re bimbos. There’s very little chance that he is.
Storm: Yeah. That True Legend Harvey Adams is back up and applauding his girls’ efforts. Huh. Anyone would think that he didn’t want to win.
Deal: Or, it could be mind games: lull the pair into a false sense of security and then strike. With those two, that wouldn’t be difficult at all.
Storm: True. That’s probably it. See? He’s pretending to struggle for breath.
Deal: But they aren’t attacking, despite Stinker’s urgent entreaties. They’re telling him that it wouldn’t be fair and that Super Face Megastars never do stuff that’s unfair. Yeah, that went down real well with Phil.
Storm: But Harv darts forward! He scoops Tuppy up and DUMPS her! Now he rolls her up as Tiff is still arguing with Stinker!
Dale: ONE! - TWO!! -TH’
Deal: Sweet FA! She leaps in to crash into Harvey and break it up!
Storm: And Stinker is wiping the sweat from his brow. That was CLOSE.
Deal: All three roll to their feet. Tiff checks on her ‘sister’ and they are again good to go. Harvey waits in the middle of the ring. Tiff circles one side of him, Tuppy on the other. They both rush in and Harv steps back to neatly direct their heads – TOGETHER!
Storm: Damn fine Double Noggin Knocker there. True Legend standard was that.
Deal: The girls are reeling. Harv trips Tiff. She lands hard on her ass. He then grabs Tuppy. Across his shoulders and -
Storm: Samoan Drop!
Deal: He bridges!
Dale: ONE! - TWO!! -TH’
Deal: Again! Tiff gets in there in time. This time with a Twisting Bodyslam. Okay, she’s really NOT that big and it wasn’t what you’d call an emphatic slam, but it was enough and that’s what matters.
Storm: Hey! Look at that! Tuppy just slid to the side and grabbed one of Harv’s legs!
Deal: Tiff grabs the other! They peel them back over his head. They have him pinned!
Storm: Schoolboyed!
Dale: ONE! - TWO!! -THR’
Deal: Kick out!! Harvey powers out of that scattering both girls.
Storm: Yeah, and Stinker again slaps the apron in frustration, but that was close AND actual teamwork; not True Legend teamwork, but teamwork nonetheless.
Deal: Everyone is back on their feet. Adams is now smiling. He takes up a sideways, defensive stance and beckons his daughters to him. Tiff rushes in and jumps! Missile Drop Kick!
Storm: Misses! Adams was NEVER gonna get caught by that.
Deal: No, but as he twists aside Tuppy slides in to upend him!
Storm: That was just plain sneaky.
Deal: But Adams drops on top of her and still smiling pins her arms to the mat! She’s pinned!
Dale: ONE! -
Storm: See that? True Legend skill, is that.
Dale: TWO!! -
Storm: No way is she shifting Harvey. He’s twice her weight, vastly experienced and has ALL the True Legend skills. She’s toast.
Dale: THR’
Deal: Tiff! Sweet FA slams into him, grabs his head and rolls over to drag him off Tuppy- who immediately pops back up. Harvey rolls with the impact and flings Tiff into the ropes, He rises to a knee ready to follow up, but Tuppy connects with a lariat!
Storm: Yeah, she’s a sneaky one alright….for a bimbo.
Deal: Adams pitches forward. Tiff just manages to spread her legs wide so that Harvey misses them and his head hits the deck instead. Tiff scoots forward to sit on the back of his head!
Storm: She’ll never get a pin like that, but the fans don’t care. Those outfits are totally thong backed.
Deal: Hold on, Tuppy is trying to fold Adams’ legs. She is! She pulls his legs up then bends them at the knees to pass the feet to Tiff, who tucks them under her arms! Just LOOK at Adams’ bent back now!
Storm: A submission? They’re actually going for a submission?
Deal: Looks that way as Tuppy now sits, her back pressed against Adams’ thighs so her can’t kick out! And his back is being folded in half! Okay, look, those bimbos are pole dancers. Their backs fold like paper, but Harvey’s? Not so much. That looks seriously painful.
Storm: Yeah, positively unnatural! Come on, Harv, you’ve made your girls look good. There’s no need to drag things out any longer; so kick out already!
Deal: Dale is right there. He kneels to check on Harvey. Does he quit?
Storm: And end his career? Are you from Barsoom? No, if anyone is going to quit it’s one of those bimbos. Seriously RAGE doesn’t need so many bimbos. We could lose those two and not even notice. Harvey Adams? He’s a True Legend! You don’t go around losing True Legends. That’s not just careless, that’s unforgivable!
Deal: Don’t panic. Yet. Harvey isn’t tapping.
Storm: I knew he wouldn’t.
Deal: But he’s not breaking free either, but how can he?
Storm: With True Legend power! That’s how.
Deal: Stinker is yelling at Tuppy to brace harder and push against Harvey’s knees. At the same time he demands that Tiff lean back.
Storm: That’s a LOT of instruction for those two. They’ll never be able to -
Deal: HE TAPS! HARVEY ADAMS TAPS OUT!!!
Storm: NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!
**DING**DING**DING**
Stock: Ladies and bloody Gents, you WINNERS and NOT leaving RAGE – The SWEET T’s – Tiffany “Sweet FA” Adams and Tuppence “Tuppy” Banglarron-Adams! Which bloody means ….HARVEY ADAMS IS THE BLOODY LOSER AND MUST LEAVE RAGE!!!
Deal: The fans are in shock.
Storm: I’M in shock, never mind them!
Deal: Daniel Dare must be cackling his socks off right now. Harvey Adams is OUT of Rage and at the hands of his own daughters! They quickly release that savage pin and groaning Harvey rolls to his left. Both girls kneel there, looking at him in shock, while outside the ring Filthy Phil punches the air in delight. Harvey tests his back and then slowly stands.
Fans: HAR-VEY! HAR-VEY! HAR-VEY! HAR-VEY!
Deal: Now tears rolling down their faces, Tiff and Tuppy rush forward to embrace him. He in turn hugs them. There’s no animosity, no recriminations, no argument. Harvey then leans over each in turn to kiss the top of their head and then peels them off him so he can RAISE THEIR ARMS! Harvey Adams is PROUD of his daughters.
Storm: Hold on, common sense is prevailing. He’s calling for a mic. It’s always wise to hear a True Legend speak. So here’s where we get the killer twist. You just KNOW that Adams always has a killer twist in store.
Adams: Thank you. Thank you all. It’s been FUN. It’s been WILD. It’s been MEMORABLE.
Fans: HAR-VEY! HAR-VEY! HAR-VEY! HAR-VEY!
Adams: It was GOOD. BUT, but it’s time for me to move on AND….
Fans: HAR-VEY! HAR-VEY! HAR-VEY! HAR-VEY!
Adams: I can do so happily knowing that RAGE has a positive future. It does, because you are LOOKING AT THAT FUTURE! My daughters; Tiffany and Tuppence. Let me tell you – no father could be prouder. HERE! Here is future!!
Deal: Harvey raises the hands of his daughters in victory!
Fans: A-DAMS! A-DAMS! A-DAMS! A-DAMS!
Deal: Now all three Adams are smiling. Both girls reach up on tip toes to kiss their father’s cheek.
Storm: Damn it. It’s so emotional – reminds me of the Silverstar family reunion.
Deal: We’ve just witnessed the end of an era and possibly the dawning of a new one. An impressive performance – In a handicap match it has to be remembered, but still – perhaps this IS an indicator of things to come. As to Harvey Adams, we wish him every success and happiness in whatever he decides to do next.
Storm: Too right! True Legends never die. Just ask Buddy Meyers.
Deal: And now it’s time to turn the dial, all the way to BRUTAL. Yes. It’s Bare Knuckles time.
Storm: Bring it on! Who doesn’t love some extreme violence with their corn flakes?
Stock: And NOW! Ladies and bloody Gents, it’s time for some serious bloody carnage as we put the RAGE Bare Knuckles Championship on the bloody line! Your challenger…..MONSTER BIG BLOODY TEL!!!
(Monster by Automatic plays as the fans start booing with Monster Big Tel walking to the ring with a purpose.)
Stock: And here is your reigning bloody champion…. for those of you of a delicate disposition, for those with a weak bloody heart and any children watching – look away NOW, because - Standing 5’10” in her stripper bloody heels and weighing in at 115 pounds – Here is – THE BOOTSLUT!
My Mind Still Speaks by Misery Loves Company hits and the curtain parts. Vile pulls out a large, wheeled suitcase. She stands it vertically in the middle of the ramp and then unzips it. The Bootslut crawls out. She pulls from the case a plastic bottle of cola. She shakes it frantically in time with the music, then opens it spraying the crowd who jeer and boo. Uncaring, The Bootslut rubs the beer bottle lasciviously against her pussy before raising it to her mouth to vulgarly lick the bottle and drink what remains. She then retrieves a pile of brown paper bags. To the massive boos of the crowd she struts down to the ring passing out bags to the ‘ugly’ fans so that they can put them on their hideous faces. She spits out the cola in a wild spray at the first fan to complain. Laughing, she moves on only to pause halfway to thrust her tits at some unsuspecting fan. She insults his manhood, hands him the last bag and then turns away to a chant of “ZIP IT!” from the crowd.
In entering the ring The Bootslut makes a point of sliding back and forth along the middle rope so that it rubs against her pussy before stepping in to grind her exposed ass against the turnbuckle. After which she strides over to the ref and grabs their groin only to quickly release the hold laughing at the ‘nothing’ that was there. Finally she takes to her corner.
Deal: As charming and sophisticated as ever.
Storm: I think she may be part fish.
Deal: I dread to ask….why?
Storm: They don’t wear clothes either.
Deal: Right. But there’s no escaping the fact that The Bootslut IS to all intents and purposes, naked. The few strategically places pieces of electrical tape that she’s “wearing” hardly qualify as clothing.
Storm: But she is wearing a hood!
Deal: Yeah, that can be zipped shut. Not the smartest choice. You have to believe that Stinker had a hand in all that.
Storm: OR – she really IS a slut: one that doesn’t eat all her corn flakes. They’re the worst.
Deal: Tom Nerison is our referee and he doesn’t look at all impressed with the Bootslut’s antics so far. Something tells me she’s going to need a LOT of antics tonight as Big Tel measures 6’1” and weighs in at a formidable 330 pounds. That’s almost three times the muscle that she has! Plus, while she is technically only giving away 3” in height, that’s only due to those ridiculously tall spiked heels. Without them, I guess she’d be about 5’4”. So no way does she have his reach. Still, she is totally ruthless, so if I were Tel, I wouldn’t underestimate her.
**DING**DING**
Deal: There’s the bell and Big Tell immediately charges. It’s a Running Clothesline that -
Storm: Misses! She ducked and rolled.
Deal: Luckily for her or this would have been a VERY short fight. Now Tel wastes no time. He spins around, growls at the naked girl and barrels forward once again.
Storm: He jumps, twists and -
Deal: Senton Bomb! NO! She again rolls aside.
Storm: Well, she sure ain’t running; not in them boots.
Deal: Tel picks himself up. His mood is NOT improving. He takes a more measured approach now, stalking her, using those long arms to full effect, seeking to cut off any escape. And she rolls FORWARDS! Forwards to slam a foot into his balls! And just listen to this place. The sound of groaning fills it.
Storm: Everyone felt that! Except Stinker – he’s cheering like crazy.
Deal: And not the Bootslut. Tel doubles. She rolls back and kicks straight up! A dagger-like heel stabs across his cheek!
Storm: He’s cut and it’s a nasty one!
Deal: Tel staggers back still doubled in pain from that savage kick to the vitals. The Bootslut stands, saunters forward and rolls her head around. That thick braid whirls around and – with a flick of the head she slams that weight at the end into the side of his head!
Storm: Right on the temple!
Deal: Tel stumbles. He drops to a knee. His arms flail to the side. I don’t think he even knows where he is right now, but a hand finds the ropes and he pulls himself towards them. The Bootslut calmly follows. She steps, spins and a Spinning kick rakes across his chest!
Storm: Those heels are pure evil! She cut him AGAIN! Yeah, much to Stinker’s delight.
Deal: Yes, Tel now has a long line seeping blood right across his chest. And she’s not finished! She spins again to – NO! It was a fake. Tel buys it bringing up both arms to block, but instead she stamps down! That spike heel goes right THROUGH the toe of his boot!
Storm: Let’s hope he’s part Dalgurnian and only has 3 toes, otherwise he just lost some.
Deal: Tel hops back. The Bootslut strikes again – Bellringer. Tel is stunned! She slides out between the ropes to walk along the apron. She slaps her bare ass and flicks off the fans before taking up position directly behind Big Tel at the corner and …
Storm: Tag Rope! She’s looped the tag rope around his neck!
Deal: And is now doing her absolute damnedest to strangle him! Tel is quickly turning red.
Storm: And not because he’s mad – which he probably is.
Deal: Tel is trying to pull the cord free, but she has it so tight that he simply cannot get his meaty fingers under it! He’s waning! He’s sinking down! Can she have totally DOMINATED and HUMILIATED Big Tel so quickly?
Storm: Sure looks that way to me. What was that you said underestimating? Every inter-galactic space pirate knows that you NEVER underestimate a naked girl with a hood on. It’s just not done.
Deal: I’ll just take your word for it.
Storm: You should!
Deal: Tel is dropping right down. He’s now sitting on the bottom rope and that seems to be the only thing that’s keeping upright. Well, that and the cord that’s cutting so deeply into his neck. Nerison raises an arm. It drops!
Storm: Probably because he’s stopped breathing. That’ll do it most times.
Deal: Again Nerison raises an arm – the other. And that….
Storm: Falls! He is DONE! TOAST! FINISHED! Let this be a lesson to the entire roster; no one messes with a naked girl that wears a hood!
Deal: I can’t believe it. Of all the ways I thought that this match would play out, this most assuredly, wasn’t one of them.
Storm: That’s because you didn’t consult me beforehand.
Deal: And now Nerison tries the arm one more time. If this falls, so will Big Tel. The Bootslut will release the cord and he’ll fall to lie there for the inevitable 10 count. He lifts the arm – AND IT SHOOTS UP AND BACK. He grabs Boots’ braid and drags her over the ropes! He slams her down onto the mat in front of him and then stamps down on her tits!
Storm: BIG target, and luckily he used his good foot.
Deal: Boots bounces, cringes and rolls away covering her breasts as Tel slumps back. That took everything he had and now he’s gulping in great lungfuls of air. You have to wonder if he regrets his choice now. Tel finished sixth in BOH and that permitted him to make a choice. He elected to face The Bootslut for the Bare Knuckles belt.
Storm: He should have taken that Double Jeopardy prize instead. At least then he’d still have all his toes.
Deal: The Bootslut gets up and asks Nerison to check her tits! He looks very uncertain. She presses herself against him and – SHOVES HIM - backwards into Tel!
Storm: No Disqualifications in Bare Knuckles, as Buddy Meyers always said.
Deal: As Tel pushes Nerison aside The Bootslut grabs the top rope and JUMPS to send both feet into Tel’s head!
Storm: He’ll be BLIND!
Deal: NO! Tel JUST squirms aside and then lunges to grab her by the throat. He pulls her in to – NO!! She knees him in the balls. Tel groans, but STILL somehow grabs HER groin to LIFT HER! Over the ropes he dumps her!
Storm: To bounce down off the apron. Lucky those big tits broke her fall.
Deal: Now Big Tel permits himself a grimace of pain. Two deep breaths and he’s good to go. Damn, that is one tough man. He’s completely ignoring all those cuts and bruises.
Storm: But he IS limping. Losing toes tends to do that though.
Deal: Now Boots gets back to her high heeled feet, but Tel drops down and snatches up a chair! She sees that and pulls an axe handle out from under the ring! Tel limps around. She can’t ruin; so even that pace is enough to catch her. Now he draws back, swings and -
Storm: BLAM!
Deal: She met the chair with the axe handle! It dented the chair! Oh, but Tel quickly reverses and slams the dented chair into her shoulder sending her crashing into the apron! She immediately pushes away from the apron – and gets clobbered across the back of the head! Down she goes.
Storm: Yeah, but only to all fours. She’s tough too.
Deal: Tel boots her in the ribs. That sends her almost UNDER the apron. She twists though and hammers the end of the axe handle down onto his injured foot! More blood spurts out! Tel howls in pain and hops back. Boots pulls herself fully out from the apron curtain and advances on Tel. She brings the handle back for a home run hit and – SWINGS!
Storm: BLAMMO!! That’s bigger than a BLAM, just in case you were wondering.
Deal: Tel met that swing with one of his own and it sends her axe handle spinning away. And the chair BREAKS! Tel casts it aside and limps forward to grab her by that braid. He hammers her head into the top of the barrier! She falls back – stunned. Tel SPITS on her – to cheers form the crowd. Seems they have a favorite and it’s not her.
Storm: Well, she is naked AND wearing a hood. That’s always a No-No.
Deal: Tel limps off – off to pull a table from under the ring. He slides it into the ring and it’s followed by a chair! The fans are getting real loud now, but LOOK! The Bootslut is back up and pulls a large bag from under the ring – a bag of -
Storm: Nails! Just look, some of them are poking through the bag!
Deal: Boots clambers back into the ring, bag in hand. Tel follows – with a bicycle chain in hand!
Storm: Nasty!
Deal: Very. The two unflinchingly head to the centre of the ring. Tel swings the chain!
Storm: Ducked!
Deal: Now she swings the bag! Tel sways back and the weight of the bag spins her around. It must be really difficult trying to keep your balance wearing heels like those.
Storm: And Tel whips her ass!
Deal: Blood flies! She spins around to again swing the bag- right into the side of Tel’s face!
Storm: What face???? She ripped most of it away!
Deal: The left side of Tel’s face is just a mask of blood now. You can see bits of flesh hanging off! And Tel slowly turns back to LASH her across the tits!
Storm: In fairness she was thrusting them in his direction.
Deal: They’re cut! More blood sprays around. And Tel swings again ripping a line across her stomach! A fourth! He pulls back for another, fourth strike that – NO!! She snaps out a kick! That stabs the knee! Tel’s leg buckles and he falls into -
Storm: - The bag of nails! She’s picking him apart – first the foot, now the knee! Hey, and Stinker is loving this.
Deal: And she’s paying a heavy price for it, but she determinedly swings that bag AGAIN – NO! Tel catches it! He shoves it forward into her face! I hope for her sake that the hood protected her. Oh, but Tel rips the bag out of her hands and tosses it aside. Now he wraps the bike chain around his fist and PUNCHES her in the side of the head! She’s down!
Storm: Just a lot. But hey! Look, she’s pushing back up.
Deal: And Tel grabs her head and slams his good knee into the side of it. That drops her! Nerison steps in for the count.
Nerison: 1 – 2 – 3
Storm: Well, Tel ain’t waiting around. He’s real busy setting up that table.
Nerison: 4 – 5 – 6
Deal: And not just that. He’s emptied the contents of that bag all over it!
Storm: Wow. Not just nails. There are tacks, screws, bolts, screwdrivers and ...is that a trowel?
Deal: It is. No wonder that bag did so much damage to Tel.
Nerison: 7 – 8 -
Deal: And she’s up! Boots shakes her head and snatches up the chair that Tel had pushed in. Tel turns from admiring his work.
Storm: It IS good work.
Deal: And gets to eat chair! Down he goes and she hammers away at his head – again and again! Now she pushes the end of the chair into his throat and LEANS on it. She’s standing ON him and those heels are really digging in!
Storm: She almost strangled him last time. Looks like she’s out to finish the job here.
Deal: Again Tel is turning all shades of red and purple and – oh! He reaches up to grab her by the tits and twists both savagely!
Storm: That’s her fault for having them almost in his face.
Deal: Tel continues to crush and twist. She shouts out in pain. She raises a foot to stamp down on his – NO! Tel twists to throw her sideways across the ring. He rolls over gagging and coughing. Boots meanwhile rolls onto her knees and then slowly straightens. Those boobs of hers sure have taken a battering tonight. But Tel is still struggling for breath. She approaches. Spin Kick! That pointed toe stabs into the side of his head. He drops and she….oh no.
Storm: She is sitting on his face!
Deal: With her legs trapping his arms. Looks like she doesn’t a repetition of what just happened. Tel is thrashing, trying to get free, but she leans right over his head giving him no ready target. Still Tel tries. He – ROLLS! Tel rolls her over, but she’s like a limpet, refusing to let go! Tel rolls again and – stops. He’s out of breath! She may have done it here. Slowly she releases and |Nerison starts to count.
Nerison: 1 – 2 – 3
Storm: What a way to go. I’m betting Big Tel never expected this.
Nerison: 4 – 5 – 6
Deal: I doubt it. But look, his breathing has been relentlessly targeted all fight. He’s a big man that needs a LOT of oxygen and The Bootslut has repeatedly restricted that.
Nerison: 7 – 8 – 9
Deal: What a match and what a finish. The Bootslut retains in remarkable fashion to –
Nerison: TE’-
Deal: NO! Tel throws an arm up! Boots can’t believe it. She telling Nerison that – well, I won’t repeat her words. Let’s just say she’s questioning his ability to count.
Storm: Well, it WAS real close.
Deal: She’s livid about this and is letting Nerison know it. And Tel! He fires a forearm up between her legs, lifting her off her feet! As she lands he pulls her in – Backbreaker! He turns her over for a Gut Buster! He staggers back, gathering more air, more energy. Boots slowly peels herself up off the mat.
Storm: She’s still in better shape than him.
Deal: Tel swings his good foot! A boot under the jaw sends her spinning back across the ring! Now he limps over to grab her. He pulls her in and – NO! Eye rake! Now she slithers behind him to loop her long braid around his neck!
Storm: More choking! Hey, it’s a tactic that’s definitely paid off. No way can Big Tel survive another throttling.
Deal: I think that you’re right and so does Tel. He’s frantically back-pedalling, even with that bad foot. He crushes her into a corner, pulls out and backs in sharply – and again! Still she clings on.
Storm: Four! FIVE! SIX!!! that did it.
Deal: Bi Tel stumbles forward again struggling for air and just LOOK at all the marks around his blood stained neck! It looks like he’s been HUNG – repeatedly! But those crushing body blocks seem to have winded The Bootslut too. It looks like a matter of who recovers the fastest.
Storm: She’s up!
Deal: He’s up! Boots steps in and swing a boot at his balls! CAUGHT! Tel catches it and pulls her in for a short arm clothesline – using the leg. Boots almost falls, but Tel pulls her back in. Head Butt! Blood sprays but Tel doesn’t care. Now he – CHOKESLAMS her! He stamps on her gut and then pulls her up and over with an Arm Drag!
Storm: That’ll leave a stain for sure.
Deal: Tel seems to be working on pure adrenaline right now. Honestly, I’m not sure how he’s still standing and The Bootslut just keeps getting back up, no matter what he does to her. OH! Tel slumps. He drops to a knee. Looks like that adrenaline just evaporated. Boots senses her chance. Pulls herself up and starts to roll her head. Just look at that weight spinning around. That is going to do some serious damage when it hits!
Storm: Yeah, that thing is EVIL.
Deal: In she steps to – CHAIR! Tel snatches the chair up and SWINGS it! To smash her in the head! She drops. Tel crawls over and … damn.
Storm: Wow.
Deal: He just closed the zips! Now The Bootslut can’t effectively speak and certainly can’t see!
Crowd: ZIP IT! ZIP IT! ~clap-clap-clap~ ZIP IT! ZIP IT! ~clap-clap-clap~
Storm: Well, in my expert opinion I’d have to say that that is going to make matters harder for her.
Deal: Tel links his hands high overhead and slams them down onto her battered and bleeding chest!
Storm: He may have broken some ribs there!
Deal: Now Tel stands. He pulls her up and – POWERBOMB! Boots doesn’t know where she is right now. She fumbling,. Trying to find the zipper and Tel is immediately back at her. Up she goes – Hesitation Suplex!
Storm: Straight through the table – tacks, nails, screws, bolts and those other tools! Stuff flies all over!
Deal: And he follows that with a big chair shot to the head! And he’s not finished! He lifts her up and just LOOK at all that stuff embedded into her flesh! Monster Lock straight back down onto the chair, the nails and ruined table! He stamps HARD on her head! Now he staggers bent – totally spent. He drops to a knee as Nerison counts.
Nerison: 1 – 2 – 3
Storm: Hmm… looks to me like she’s definitely not moving. Of course she could be playing possum. Apparently naked women in hoods do that a lot. That’s what Neil Puller says.
Nerison: 4 – 5 – 6
Deal: Those were brutal, savage hits. I don’t see how anyone could survive those.
Nerison: 7 – 8 – 9
Deal: And let’s not forget that she’s still effectively blindfolded, but Stinker is telling her to “stop bloody messin’ about and get back up”.
Deal: Lots of sympathy there then.
Nerison: TEN!!!!
**DING**DING**DING**
Stock: Ladies and bloody Gents, your bloody WINNER and NEW RAGE BARE KNUCKLES CHAMPION!! - MONSTER BIG BLOODY TEL!!!!
Deal: A popular winner. He seems to have a gift for ending Bare Knuckles reigns. I believe he did the same to Nightwalker.
Storm: Yep, that’s what Neil Puller said too.
Deal: Tel holds up the belt and takes in the cheers of the crowd. Oh, but as he turns the knee buckles and he winces. He looks down on the battered and bloody form of the Bootslut – who is just starting to move again. She rolls onto her knees and HE BATTERS HER WITH THE BELT!
Storm: And she’s down again!
Deal: Now Tel angrily pries that weight from her hair, holds it in his hand to – close the hand into a fist and punch her in the jaw!
Storm: Yeah see how much she likes it!
Deal: And now he peels her backwards to get a better hold of – THE HOOD! Big Tel is looking to unmask The Bootslut!
Storm: Quite right too! I told you – I told you: never trust a naked lady in a hood.
Deal: Stinker is telling his Security team to step in and stop him, but they are rather spread out and not currently close to the ring. Getting that hood off is proving REALLY difficult – so Tel uses …. TIN SNIPS! He’s cut through the tube at the top that holds her hair and then peels the whole thing down!
Storm: Huh. That can’t be right.
Deal: WHAT!? It’s Kristal Ball! I don’t believe it. Stinker has used that girl under her own name and then masked her to ALSO COMPETE as La Reina Corazon – aka Cora AND as The Bootslut! This has the fans VERY upset! They’d been CHEERING for Kristal and Cora and HATING The Bootslut – only to find - IT’S THE SAME PERSON!
Storm: Wild. Stinker claims THREE salaries for the same girl.
Deal: No wonder we never saw all three at the same time! Not that Big Tel cares. He pulls her up by that braid to show the fans exactly who it is and what happens to people who get in his way! Now he drops her like so much dirty laundry and limps out of the ring.
Storm: By GAWD! As Neil puller would say.
Deal: Year 22 is certainly not short on shocks and surprises and I’m sure that there are even more to come.
Storm: And they’ll probably be coming once the trash is cleared out of the ring.
~~~
DEAL: Fans it is now time for the RAGE Gauntlet Tag Title Match as we see history-making champions Thee Storm, the duo of Lady Giant and Crazy Jenna taking on the team of “Action” Jay Jackson and Gemini, who find themselves challenging thanks to their placing in the Bouts of Honor.
STORM: While both teams might be loved by the crowd, it’ll be up to one to show that killer instinct to leave with the titles.
DEAL: Let’s go to the ring for our introductions!
*STOCK: This bloody match is scheduled for one bloody fall and is for the bloody RAGE Gauntlet Tag Titles! Introducing the challengers, they are the team of “ACTION” JAY JACKSON AND GEMINI!!!
(The fans erupt into cheers as Back In The Game by Airbourne begins to play while the numbers 1, 2, 5, 10, 100, 1000 and higher appear on a rolling counter that increases in speed the higher the numbers get. Eventually the numbers stop counting and the counter explodes on the RAGE-Vision replaced by the words WELCOME TO THE BUDDY LIST with the Yin-Yang symbol behind it. This then merges into the opening guitar riff of “Ain’t No Love in Oklahoma” By Luke Combs.
A series of explosions go off by the entrance way, leaving a large cloud of smoke behind. As the smoke disappears the duo of Gemini and Jackson are greeted with a thunderous pop from the fans and begins heading towards the ring. They are accompanied by Homeless Don and make their way to the ring, exchanging words of strategy as they climb in. Each takes a turnbuckle and raise their arms as the fans continue to cheer.)
*STOCK: And their opponents…
(The arena goes black. Lightning strikes and the thunder BOOMS.)
*STOCK:Ladies and bloody gentlemen now entering the arena Crazy Jenna and Lady Giant. Together they are the history bloody making TCW AND RAGE heavyweight tag team champions....THEE STORM!!!!
(FANS GIVE A HUGE POP!!! Thee Storm stalks slowly to the ring. Both women climb to the top of opposite corners they call their lighthouses. They cheer on their fans. Thee Storm climbs down and readies for the match to begin.)
**DING**DING**
DEAL: Here we go!! Jenna and Jackson start things off, and it’s speed versus speed right out of the gate with these two. Jackson takes Jenna down with a crisp arm drag, Jenna pops up and answers with a lightning-fast headscissors. Jackson flips through, lands on his feet, and the two freeze for half a second and you can tell there’s a bit of respect there, and the fans reward both with a huge pop.
STORM: Looks like Gemini is calling for the tag though, and Jackson obliges. Giant offers a tag to Jenna, but Jenna seems to say in a minute. Giant smiles and nods, and in steps Gemini.
DEAL: Jenna lashes out with a kick, and Gemini takes a few, but he absorbs Jenna’s kicks, checks one, and sweeps her leg out from under her. Jenna scrambles to her feet while Gemini attempts an armbar, but Jenna avoids it, rolls, and dives to her corner, making the tag, and in comes Giant!
STORM: Jenna might be speed, but with Lady Giant in, now the power game begins. Lady Giant bulldozes Gemini with a shoulder block that sends him down to the mat. She hauls him up for a delayed vertical suplex, holding him aloft as the crowd counts along before slamming him down. Cover, one.. two… but that’s it says referee Terry Dale.
DEAL: Both get to their feet and Gemini delivers a few kicks, keeping Lady Giant at range, but then she is able to slip a kick and lock up, headlock on Gemini, Gemini whips her into the ropes. Gemini goes for a leapfrog but that’s a pretty big ask, and instead he’s caught by Lady Giant and dumped with an overhead belly-to-belly suplex!
STORM: Gemini lands hard and the fans applaud the move by Giant, but there’s also a contingent behind Gemini, and he gets to a knee holding his lower back, but he’s close to the corner, and in tags Jackson. A quick tag and Gemini steps to the apron as Homeless Don asks about his back.
DEAL: Jackson rushes in, tries to chop the giant down with leg kicks and quick strikes, but Lady Giant catches him mid-leap and throws him into the corner. A series of chops in the corner and Giant tags Jenna. Giant keeps Jackson in the corner as Jenna runs to a corner, charges the ropes, leaps off the center rope as Giant moves, and Jenna hits a springboard crossbody splash in the corner on Jackson!
STORM: Jackson stumbles out and Jenna cradles, one… two… kickout! Innovative offense by Jenna, and Jackson is down. Jenna brings him up, but Jackson with a quick fireman’s carry and then, as Jenna jumps to her feet, he takes her with another, but then flips into a bridge, one… two… kickout by Jenna!
DEAL: Both pop to their feet and now Jackson with a wristlock. Jenna cartwheels out, tries to hit a low dropkick. but Jackson sidesteps it. Jackson attempts an elbow drop, rolled out by Jenna who pops to her feet, standing moonsault finds nothing but the mat! Jackson runs the ropes, blind tag by Gemini.
STORM: Jackson with a clothesline attempt, ducked by Jenna, but then she runs right into a knee lift from Gemini! Jackson off the ropes and hits a flying forearm to the back of Jenna’s head, sending her right into Gemini’s snap roundhouse kick!
DEAL: Jenna goes down and Gemini with the cover, one… two… kickout! Gemini locks in a heel hold and Jenna is in the middle of the ring, but she’s trying to get to Lady Giant. Lady Giant is able to cut the distance with her height, but not enough to get the tag. Jenna though is refusing to give in and Gemini lets the heel hold go, pulls her up to her feet by her leg, then snaps to the mat with a dragon screw!
STORM: Gemini grapevines the leg once again and Jenna is in trouble. Jenna again tries to pull herself across the mat but Gemini is able to keep her grounded. Gemini again pulls her up, and he’s thinking another dragon screw, but this time Jenna leaps up at him - catches an enzugiri!
DEAL: Gemini drops to a knee and Jenna lands on the mat, then kicks both her feet up catching Gemini flush in the chin! Gemini goes down and Jenna gets to her feet, favoring her leg but makes the tag! Lady Giant is in and bulldozes down Gemini with a shoulder tackle! Gemini gets up and Giant with a clothesline. She rushes across the ring and nails Jackson with a forearm!
STORM: Lady Giant trying to clean house and Gemini is getting back up, Lady Giant runs the ropes, and nearly decapitates him with a boot! Cover and Dale is in position, one… two… but Gemini get the shoulder up.
DEAL: Quick tag out to Jenna as Giant whips Gemini into the ropes, bearhug by Giant and Jenna hits a springboard dropkick! Jackson comes in and eats a short-arm headbutt from Giant! Cover by Jenna, one… two… but Gemini kicks out! Quick tag out to Lady Giant again and now Giant comes in body slams him. Giant with a cover, one… two… but Gemini kicks out.
STORM: Lady Giant brings Gemini up, whips him into the ropes, but then ducks her head on the way back and Gemini with a leap frog, hits the ropes, and leaps with double knees into the chest of Lady Giant! Lady Giant gets knocked back and Gemini follows up with a shotgun dropkick that sends her tumbling through the ropes and to the outside.
DEAL: Gemini runs the ropes and leaps over, rolling plancha onto Giant on the outside! Giant hits the guardrail and Gemini quickly pops to his feet, because Jenna is in, runs the ropes, and suicide dive!! She nailed Gemini and now all three are down on the outside.
STORM: Jackson waits for Jenna to get to her feet and as she does, he runs and leaps off the apron, taking her down with a clothesline. All four competitors are on the outside as Jackson gets to his feet and grabs Lady Giant, rolling her in.
DEAL: He helps Gemini up and Gemini climbs in, and he makes the tag to Jackson. Jackson goes up top and Giant gets to her feet, Gemini hits a standing dropkick while Jackson comes off the top with a missile dropkick! Giant is down and Jackson covers, one… two… but Giant kicks out!
STORM: Meanwhile, Crazy Jenna is making her way over to her corner, and Jackson brings Giant up, swinging neckbreaker. Cover by Jackson, one… two… but Jenna breaks it up, stomping on his back. Jackson gets to his feet as Jenna goes back to her corner, and now both teams are not so much in the “we’re all friends” mindset.
DEAL: All four know there’s gold on the line, Storm. Jackson runs the ropes and goes for a flying crossbody on Giant as she gets to a knee, but Giant catches him! What strength by Giant and she has Jackson up and is carrying him around the ring. Tag by Jenna who climbs to the top rope and hits a diving crossbody to the back of her own partner, bringing Jackson down in a powerslam!!
STORM: That’s definitely a way to add some extra “umph” to the move. Giant rolls out of the ring and Jenna rolls on top of Jackson. One… two… Gemini breaks it up by pulling Jenna off!
DEAL: Jenna pulls Jackson up and whips him into the turnbuckle. Jenna charges in with a meteora double knees into Jackson, and then Jenna whips him again across the ring. She charges again, but this time Jackson moves and she collides with the corner, stumbles out, and Jackson with a huge German suplex! He gets up on his toes and he’s got the bridge, one… two… but Jenna rolls her shoulder up!
STORM: Both are down on the mat and now the crowd is on their feet for both teams. The crowd is cheering for both Jenna and Jackson, both partners trying to rally their teammate. Jenna dives to tag in Giant, Jackson dives to tag in Gemini!
DEAL: Gemini and Giant meet in the middle of the ring and Giant with a sidewalk slam! She hooks the leg, one… two… but Gemini kicks out! Giant pulls up Gemini and says it’s over, and she goes for her powerbomb! She’s got Gemini up, but he hits an elbow to her forehead and snaps back, hitting a huirricanrana that sends her headfirst into the corner!
STORM: An innovative counter to what very well could have been the ending blow of the match, Deal.
DEAL: Gemini rushes in and unloads with a rapid-fire combo—low kick, palm strike, a spinning back fist—but Lady Giant is held up by the turnbuckle and won’t go down. Gemini steps back and hits a spinning heel kick and that brings her down, and right into a Gemini roll up. One… two… thre… no! Lady Giant kicks out!
STORM: Gemini doesn’t let up though and as Giant gets up, he hits his “Face the Truth” codebreaker variation! Giant pinwheels her arms as she goes down and Gemini covers with Dale in position! One… two… thre… NO! Jenna breaks it up!
DEAL: That was very close to being a Three!
STORM: Yes it was, and Jenna knows it. Jenna’s trying to cheer Giant on, but Gemini knows that he has an opening. He pulls Giant up and hooks her, looks like he’s thinking “Reality Check!” He’s got Giant up, but her height is definitely making it awkward.
DEAL: Lady Giant delivers an elbow to the side of the head, drops behind Gemini, and then makes the tag to Jenna! Lady Giant falls through the middle and top rope to the outside as Jenna comes off the ropes with a springboard forearm!! She catches Gemini and goes for the cover, one… two… but Jackson with the save!
STORM: Jackson pulled Jenna off and saved the match for his team, but as he goes to the apron he’s caught with a dropkick from Jenna, knocking him off the apron!
DEAL: Jackson is on the floor, so is Giant, and now Jenna connects with a knee lift, and she doubles Gemini over, she’s going for her run-up bulldog in the corner, but Gemini is able to block it! He’s got her up for a belly-to-back suplex, but instead she rolls down his back.
STORM: Gemini turns around, boot to the stomach, and she’s hooked him for the DDT!
DEAL: She spikes Gemini and it could be over, but instead, Gemini lifts her like he’s going for a Northern Lights, but reaches out and tags Jackson as he makes it to the apron! Gemini spins around with Jenna in his grip and Jackson leaps… “LIGHTS, CAMERA, ACTION” OFF THE TOP ROPE!!
STORM: Good lord she never saw it coming!!
DEAL: Jackson with the cover as Gemini charges the ring and cuts off Lady Giant! One… two… THREE!!! WE HAVE NEW RAGE GAUNTLET TAG CHAMPS!!
**DING**DING**DING**
*STOCK: Ladies and bloody Gentlemen… the winners of this match… AND NEW RAGE GAUNTLET TAG CHAMPIONS… GEMINI AND “ACTION” JAY JACKSON!!!
STORM: I can’t believe this, Deal!
DEAL: Jay Jackson and Gemini used an opening and just a small quick counter to capture the Tag Titles! Terry Dale hands the new champions their titles while Lady Giant checks on Crazy Jenna. Jackson and Gemini have knocked off Thee Storm in a classic, high-impact, high speed encounter here tonight! Jenna is pulling herself up and the former champs are looking at the new champs… and extend their hands!
STORM: Oh great, now I really can’t believe this.
DEAL: All four competitors shake hands, and what a great sign of respect! Jenna and Giant applaud the new champs as they leave the ring, and Gemini and Jackson each take a corner, titles in hand, to celebrate this huge win!!
Deal: Our next match is a match paid for by Rich Mason Promotions and is taking place in Saudi Arabia as Superstar Steve Hogar is coming out of retirement one last time to take on a bitter rival of his, Kip Kutler. The fans here in attendance at MSG will be watching on the RAGE Vision.
Storm: The origins of this match go back over a decade when both men were a part of Mason Inc. Steve Hogar was the wily veteran and Kip Kutler was a young rising star at the time. They had serious heat that exploded after Hogar's departure from the group and they have had heat ever since.
Deal: Let's not forget that, until recently, Kip Kutler was BLACKLISTED from this industry for YEARS, and Steve Hogar bashed him on numerous occasions. When Kutler returned, Steve Hogar was one of the individuals that Kutler called out. Kutler used his past relationship with Rich Mason to lure Hogar out of retirement.
Storm: Kutler heard what Steve Hogar said about him, and you know what? Kutler has had things to say about Hogar as well.
Deal: Tonight is the night that they settle their differences, once and for all.
Storm: This will be Steve Hogar's last match - win, lose, or draw. Each of these participants will earn ONE MILLION DOLLARS just to participate in this match.
Deal: The winner will receive a percentage of tonight's gate, and there was a sell out with over 60,000 tickets being sold. Let's go to the ring!
*Ring Announcer (in both Arabic and English): This match is a FIGHT TO THE FINISH! There are NO RULES, NO DISQUALIFICATION, and NO COUNT OUTS! Introducing first, from Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA, he weighs in at 250 pounds, he is SUPERSTAR STEVE HOGAR!
("Hellraiser" by Ozzy Osbourne plays as Hogar makes his way to the ring. He receives a mixed reaction, but more boos than cheers. Hogar ignores the fans as he has a businesslike look on his face. Hogar is dressed in his wrestling attire - black trunks and a red Superstar t-shirt.)
Deal: Hogar is not very popular here tonight.
Storm: Kip Kutler has been throwing out a lot of accusations. One of those accusations is that Hogar is a DRUNK.
Deal: While Hogar has had issues with alcohol in the past, including two DUI arrests, he claims that he has been clean for some time.
Storm: The question is.....did Hogar have enough time to prepare for this match?
Deal: He claims that he did. He said that he was in "fighting shape" even before this match was signed, and while he's not in the "best" shape of his life, he's in good enough shape to beat Kutler or so he claims. He might have an uphill battle, because as we've seen, Kutler is in peak condition.
Storm: There's no doubt about that. Kutler quickly asserted himself in the main event scene after his return to RAGE and he has much to lose if Hogar manages to defeat him.
Deal: Hogar began his career in Japan in the early 90s and made his US debut in the UWF in November, 1996.
Storm: I remember that night!
Deal: Hogar was brought to the UWF by Rich Mason to team with Dan Williams against two of the top wrestlers at the time, Shawn Hart and Fury. Fury turned on Shawn Hart and Mason Inc. was born. Mason and Hogar have had their ups and downs over the years, sometimes as teammates and other times as enemies.
Storm: Rich Mason recently claimed that he pulled Hogar out of poverty again.
Deal: That may be an exaggeration but Hogar was no doubt lured by the money. That might explain some of the fans' disdain toward him.
*Ring Announcer (in both Arabic and English): And his opponent, hailing from Toronto, Ontario Canada and weighing in at 280 pounds here is The Canadian Destroyer... "THE NEW AGE ICON"... KIP KUTLER!!!
"The prophecy has been fulfilled!"
"This is his time"
"His Destiny Awaits"
(A siren can be heard softly building up with a guitar and lamb bag drum beat. The TCW Tron lights up to the image Kutler standing with his head down and then an image appears of him walking forward."Stricken" by Disturbed hits the PA system and Kip walks out from behind the curtain, and stops at the top of the stage. He holds his arms out to the sides, and spins once around, allowing the fans to soak in his essence. He stands while the chorus of the song begins.He walks down the ramp, yelling back at the fans who are shouting at him. Once he reaches the ring, Kip hops up onto the apron on his knee, letting his other leg hang loosely, as he pulls his sunglasses off, and tosses them into the crowd. He quickly lifts his leg and slips it through the ropes, straddling the middle rope for a moment, before completely getting in the ring. Kip quickly turns and climbs up onto the second turnbuckle, and he holds his arms out again, and tilts his head back, letting everyone bask in his presence for a moment. He takes a long stare of the crowd looking through them before heading back to the middle of the ring, awaiting his opponent's arrival.)
Storm: Kip Kutler has arrived and he means business!
Deal: He has a look on his face that can burn through lead. He looks like a man on a mission.
Storm: Kutler is now staring down Hogar and he suddenly cracks up laughing. This causes Hogar to take a step toward him, but the referee gets in between to restrain Hogar. This will not be a friendly scientific match. Both of these men are out for blood.
Deal: Both of these men look eager to get started. The ref is already at work, trying to keep them in their respective corners as they bark insults at each other.
Storm: You can cut the tension with a knife. The hatred between these two is out of this world.
Deal: Joining Kutler and Hogar in Saudi Arabia is Rich Mason, the promoter of this match.
(Cut to the skybox where Mason is seated with an entourage. The bald 70 something year old Mason is wearing a suit and has his usual poker face.)
Deal: Mason made sure that his name was all over that ring.
Storm: He obviously sold some advertising!
(The middle of the ring has an ad for Corona Beer. There are smaller ads for Nike, Monster Energy, DraftKings, and HBO. There is also a "Rich Mason Promotions" emblem. The turnbuckles all have "Mason" on them. There is a banner that says "RAGE: Pro Wrestling Generation" and "Rich Mason Promotions" in the background.)
Deal: Is this Rich Mason's response to Mason International's rebranding? He walked away from his own company early this year and disappeared for quite some time, only to return to RAGE of all places upon request of Kip Kutler.
Storm: No doubt Mason will be making a handsome profit from this match. Whenever there is money to be made, Mason is right there.
Deal: This match is unsanctioned. It is being brought to you as a joint venture between RAGE, Rich Mason Promotions, and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Storm: Let's remind the people why this match is taking place in Saudi Arabia and not the US.
Deal: Steve Hogar was not able to get cleared by ANY state athletic commission in the United States.
Storm: They went to every state?
Deal: I don't know about that, but they did go to Hogar's home state of Wisconsin and the state of Mississippi, which is one of the most lenient states for approval, and he was denied in both places.
Storm: If he couldn't get cleared in Mississippi, you have to wonder how long he will be able to last tonight. It may not be a question as to who wins this match as much as it's a question as to how long this match lasts.
Deal: All indications point to this being a short match.
Storm: Vegas has Hogar being a +900 underdog in this match.
Deal: The two are in the center of the ring as the ref explains the rules.....
Storm: What rules?
Deal: The ref tells them to shake hands. Kutler laughs and Hogar shakes his head in disgust.
**DING**DING**
Deal: Kutler and Hogar are face-to-face and they are mouthing off to each other and they lock up. Kutler gets the early advantage and punches Hogar in the face! He hits him again and again! Hogar hits Kutler back with some fists of his own! Kutler responds with his own flurry of punches and Hogar goes down!
Storm: Down goes Hogar! Down goes Hogar!
Deal: Kutler follow up with kicks and stomps to the face of Steve Hogar. Kutler is yelling at Hogar as he punishes him. Hogar tries to break free, but Kutler with some more stomps.
Storm: He won't give Hogar an opening!
Deal: Hogar tries to spring up, but Kutler with a kick right to the chin and Hogar goes down again! Kutler follows it up with more kicks and punches.
Storm: This is not gonna be a scientific match.
Deal: Not at all! Kutler is telling Hogar to "give it up" as he continues the beating. He has Hogar at the edge of the ring and shoves him to the outside with his foot! Hogar is on the outside and Kutler runs up to the top rope and he comes CRASHING down on Hogar with a flying bodypress! Kutler is now SMASHING Hogar's head against the steel steps!
Storm: Hogar is getting SLAUGHTERED out there!
Deal: Kutler is NOT letting up as he he SMASHES Hogar's head into the steel steps for the tenth time. That man has had NUMEROUS concussions in his long for God's sake! Kutler throws Hogar right into the guard rail and he continues his assault!
Storm: There are no count outs and no disqualifications.
Deal: Kutler has one foot on Hogar's neck as he grabs a chair and pushes it right into Hogar's gut, knocking the wind out of him!
(Cut to Rich Mason, in the skybox, who is lighting up a cigar.)
Deal: Rich Mason is obviously enjoying this.
Storm: Now we can see why Hogar wasn't cleared by ANY state athletic commission. This man is in NO condition to be wrestling. Somebody needs to stop this match before he suffers permanent damage.
Deal: Kutler is NOT letting up! He just face slammed Hogar right into the chair! Is the man still conscious?
Storm: Remember this is a 55 year old man who has not wrestled in a number of years. How much punishment can he take?
Deal: Kutler throws Hogar into the side of the ring, shoulder-first. He scoops up Hogar and tosses him onto the ring apron.
(Kutler raises his arms to a crowd pop.)
Deal: Kutler is tearing Hogar apart and these fans are loving it.
Storm: These fans are bloodthirsty! They want BLOOD!
Deal: They're getting blood as Hogar already has a cut. Kutler pulls Hogar up and look at at that! Hogar is swinging his fists and connects! I'm not sure if Hogar even knows where he's at, but he has some fight left in him. Kutler fires back and Hogar responds with a flurry of punches and Kutler is PISSED! Kutler with an uppercut and a superkick and Hoger goes down like a stack of bricks!
Storm: The Saudi fans are really getting into this.
Deal: Hogar is in trouble as Kutler is now ripping off the turnbuckle bad. He said that he's done taking it easy on him, that it's time to take the gloves off. Hogar is moving and trying to make his way up. Kutler is standing in front of him and appears to be aiming ANOTHER superkick, right to the face, and Hogar goes down again!
(Kutler flips off Hogar)
*Kutler: Take that Hogarbage!
Storm: This is not looking good for Hogar. Does he have ANY fight left in him?
Deal: I don't know, but Kutler is continuing his assault. More kicks to the face and to the gut. Kutler comes off the ropes and nails him with a legdrop. Kutler grabs Hogar's head and slams it into the mat! Kutler goes up to the second rope and hits a double axe handle.
Storm: Kutler is out to punish Hogar.....just like he said he would!
Deal: Hogar is already cut open and Kutler is making an example out of him. Kutler pulls Hogar toward the corner post and SLAMS Hogar's leg into the post!
Storm: Is that the leg with the bad knee that he once had surgery on?
Deal: I'm afraid it is. Kutler seems to have done his homework as he knows exactly what to target. Kutler does it again and again!
*Kutler (yelling): What do you have to say now HOGARBAGE?!
Storm: I'm guessing we won't see a handshake at the end of this one.
Deal: These two have despised each other for many years, dating back to when both of them were in Mason International. Kutler wraps Hogar's legs around the cornerpost and puts him in a figure four leglock. With little exception, this match has been ALL Kutler.
Storm: This isn't a match. This is an EXECUTION....and these bloodthirsty people are loving it!
(Cut to the skybox where Mason continues to smoke his cigar. Kutler walks around the corner and grabs a microphone.)
Storm: Rich Mason is loving it too. Kutler is back in the ring and he's has a microphone with him.
*Kutler: DO YOU QUIT HOGARBAGE?! Are you ready to QUIT?!
(Kutler holds up the mic to Hogar's mouth and his voice is muffled but a "No" comes out)
Storm: That sounds like a no.
(Kutler laughs and tosses the mic aside as he resumes the punishment.)
Storm: Kutler gave him a chance to quit and he REFUSED!
Deal: Kutler is on the top rope and nails Hogar with a flying elbow! He covers, 1......2.......and Kutler bounces up!
Storm: What?
Deal: Kutler sprung up before the ref counts to three.
Storm: And he's laughing!
(Kutler laughs as he resumes punishing Hogar.)
Storm: You can't say he's not living up to his word. He said he's gonna end Hogar and that's exactly what he's looking to do! Hogar is NOT prepared for what Kutler has in store for him.
Deal: Sadly you may be right. Hogar has been outwrestled and outbrawled. He's been overpowered and outmaneuvered. Kutler is in FIRM control of this match as he has Hogar in a chokehold.
(Hogar is gagging and there is some blood streaming down his face.)
Storm: They need to stop this match before somebody gets killed.
Deal: The ref doesn't seem to have any intention to stop this match. Kutler throws Hogar into that exposed turnbuckle and Hogar goes down again! Kutler with a SHOULDER BREAKER!
Storm: That's Hogar's bad shoulder, isn't it!
Deal: Hogar did have surgery on his right shoulder years ago and Kutler appears to be attempting to dislocate it as he places him in an armbar and turns it into a chicken wing! Hogar is screaming in pain as Kutler has that hold locked in and Kutler is laughing manically!
Storm: He looks like he wants to rip Hogar's shoulder out of it's socket!
Deal: Hogar continues to scream in pain!
Storm: This man is in trouble!
Deal: I think you're right! Hogar is in some serious pain as Kutler appears to be having the time of his life. Wait a minute, Kutler just released the hold and let Hogar's body fall to the mat.
Storm: What a nice guy!
Deal: Kutler scoops Hogar right back up and puts him in a Krippling Kutler Cross Face! This could be it! The ref is asking Hogar if he gives up and he REFUSES!
Storm: You know Kutler wants Hogar to give up. He doesn't care about scoring a pinfall. He wants Hogar to CRY UNCLE!
Deal: Kutler has Hogar locked into that finishing hold as Hogar continues to scream in agonizing pain. This man does not just want to win. He wants to humiliate Hogar.
Storm: Hogar wanted to humiliate him, but it's not working out that way.
Deal: Indeed it's not. SOMEBODY needs to stop this thing! It's not a match, it's a....
(Cut to Rich Mason, who appears to be enjoying himself as he eats appetizers.)
Storm: Rich Mason seems to be enjoying this.
Deal: Of course he would. Kip Kutler just said he's giving Hogar one more chance to quit but Hogar REFUSES to quit!
Storm: I bet Hogar is regretting signing up for this. I don't care how much money he's making from this fight, it won't be enough to cover his medical bills.
(The referee grabs Hogar's arm and lets it drop.)
Deal: For Hogar's sake, I hope he has insurance. Kutler just released the hold!
Storm: Why did he do that?!
Deal: He doesn't seem to be ready for the match to end.
Storm: This is no longer a wrestling match. This is a MASSACRE.
Storm: Kutler is now setting Hogar up for the Kutting Edge! AND HE HITS IT!
Deal: What a DEVASTATING MOVE! He covers for the cover and then thinks twice. He's setting Hogar up for ANOTHER Kutting Edge!
Storm: HOLY SHIT!
Deal: Kutler cover again, 1.....2......NO! Kutler just pulled up Hogar's shoulder!
Storm: What?! He had this match won!
Deal: It sure looked like it. He's back on his feet and kicking Hogar again and again with that boot of his. Is that not enough punishment?!
Storm: Kutler is enjoying this! It's like he's having the time of his life out there.
Deal: I could see teaching Hogar a lesson as Hogar has said some things that upset Kutler but this getting out of control. The referee isn't doing anything.
Storm: He counted, didn't he?
Deal: He didn't warn Kutler.
Storm: There are no rules! That's what Hogar agreed to, right?
Deal: He did. Kutler is now VERBALLY ABUSING a bloodied and Hogar in what has been a COMPLETELY one-sided match! Kutler is now slapping Hogar around and he SPITS RIGHT IN HIS FACE!
Storm: Ha!
(The crowd starts to boo Kutler, who appears to be having the time of his life.)
Storm: Listen to these fans.
Deal: They see what's going on here as Kutler is continuing to add insult to injury as he smashes Hogar's head into the mat again and again. This man has had NUMEROUS concussions in his career! SOMEBODY STOP THIS MATCH! Kutler is like a man POSSESSED as he yells out "Hogarbage" and continues assaulting the man with elbows to the face. Kutler goes upstairs again and comes crashing down with a flying bodypress! 1......2......and again Kutler lifts up Hogar. Kutler could have walked away with the win several times already and he REFUSES to finish Hogar off.
Storm: The man can barely move! Hogar is NOT in ring condition. He has NO BUSINESS being in there and has been EXPOSED....just like Kutler said he would.
Deal: Kutler is toying with the man at this point. Kutler with a curb stomp! No cover! And now Kutler is going back upstairs and he sits on the top rope as he points to Hogar and laughs!
(Kutler looks around and laughs as much of the crowd has turned against him. He waves to Rich Mason, who is watching intently from the skybox.)
Storm: Kutler is taking a breather. It's like he's wearing himself out by all this punishment he is dishing out
Deal: The man has lost it. I can see sending Hogar a message, but Kutler is taking this TOO FAR and somebody is gonna get seriously injured or worse!
Storm: Hogar NEVER should have accepted this match. It's obvious that the man is not in ring-shape. Kutler TOLD YOU ALL what he was gonna do but nobody believed him.
Deal: Kutler with a flying elbowdrop! Again, no cover.
Storm: We may have a catastrophie on our hands.
Deal: Hogar is literally GAGGING as Kutler laughs and puts him in a choke hold. It's unbelievable that the referee doesn't get in there and stop this match. Kutler has Hogar up and Hogar is still gagging. Kutler throws Hogar right into the corner with the exposed turnbuckle. He just narrowly missed hitting his head again. And Kutler goes for the TURNBUCKLE SMASH, but Hogar somehow sidesteps him and KUTLER GOES INTO IT SHOULDER-FIRST!
(Kutler screams loudly in pain)
Storm: Kutler went into that exposed turnbuckle shoulder-first, and just the wrong angle, and he may have DISLOCATED HIS SHOULDER!
Deal: That could very well be karma after what Kutler did to Hogar earlier. This is Hoger's chance for some offense....IF he can pull it together! Kutler is still hopping around the ring and he just went down to his knees! The referee is checking on Kutler and Kutler pushes him away as he he is in some pain....and here comes Hogar and he jumps right on top of Kutler! Kutler goes for an F5....NO! Hogar with a FLYING HEADSCISSORS!
(The crowd pops)
Storm: I've NEVER seen Hogar do that move before!
Deal: The right move at the right time! Hogar covers, but Kutler escapes and now Hogar with some kicks to the head! The man can barely stand, but he's taking advantage of the situation and he's taking it to Kutler! He grabs Kutler and AGAIN throws him into that exposed turnbuckle! Hogar is wrapping Kutler's legs around the cornerpost.....
Storm: That's what Kutler did to him earlier!
Deal: Hogar grabs a chair and nails Kutler's leg! He hits him again and again! Now Hogar is a man possessed as he is running on PURE ADRENALINE! Hogar is the master of the figure four and he's trying to wrap Kutler's legs around but no! Hogar falls to the floor in exhaustion as Kutler is inside the ring and he's in some serious pain of his own as he grabs his shoulder.
Storm: Just when we thought this was over....
Deal: Hogar is using every ounce of strength that he has to make his way up. He's attempting to get back into the ring, but his knee or his ankle gave out on him. Hogar is up again and he grabs Kutler by the legs and pulls him out! Hogar grabs that chair and now it's Hogar that is punishing Kutler with that steel chair!
Storm: Look at that HATE in Hogar's eyes!
Deal: Can you blame him?! Hogar just knocked the wind outta Kutler with that chair. He's now setting Kutler up for the figure-four but having some trouble. Kutler with a kick to the face and Hogar goes down! Both men are down! Kutler isn't laughing anymore!
Storm: I don't believe this!
Deal: Kutler was DESTROYING Hogar and could have ended this match on numerous occasions. All it took was Kutler hit in that exposed turnbuckle into the corner at just the wrong angle and that changed the course of this match. Could Hogar have a fighting chance?
Storm: Are you serious?
Deal: This is a man who not only dominated the tag team division for many years, but also became a World Champion after defeating The Saint. He has had some big wins in his career that some may claim were upsets. Does he have another one left in him?
Storm: Come on! Don't get too excited! Kutler just hit some turbulence. He'll be fine.
Deal: Both mean are struggling to make their way up. Kutler is up first and he's trying to lift up the steel steps but his shoulder gives out. He's yelling curse words in frustration and goes to grab that chair and he's wrapping that chair around Hogar's legs before kicking him square in the head!
Storm: How many more head shots can this man take?!
Deal: Kutler is now breathing heavy as Hogar is once again gagging as Kutler puts him in another chokehold. Kutler is now looking at the cornerpost as he heads back into the ring and he's headed upstairs. He's looking to break Hogar's leg! This man is RELENTLESS!
Storm: He wants to make Hogar pay for what he just did to him.
Deal: Hogar is a man just trying to survive and Kutler is making it difficult. Kutler is slowly making his way to the top as he screams obscenities at Hogar. If you thought these two hated each other before, that hate seems to be increasing. Kutler is all the way at the top and leaps but HOGAR LIFTS HIS FOOT and that chair hits Kutler square in the head! Both men are down again!
Storm: There are no count outs, no disqualifications, no rules. Neither is moving!
Deal: Hogar is stirring and making his way back up as Kutler is still motionless.
Storm: This was a COMPLETELY one-sided match until that FLUKE happened and now we're seeing VINTAGE Hogar. This man will not quit. No matter what you throw at him, he just keeps coming after you.
Deal: Kutler had numerous chances to end this match earlier but he chose not to and now he's suffering the consequences.
Storm: Hogar is putting Kutler in his finisher, a figure-four, and he has it locked in! Kutler is screaming in pain!
Deal: There is no escape. Could Hogar actually force Kutler to submit?! The ref is on the outside and asking Kutler if he wants to quit and he refuses.
Storm: Kutler is fighting for his career here. A loss would be DEVASTATING to Kutler and both he and Hogar know that.
Deal: Hogar is barely hanging on himself as he uses the steel steps as leverage, but Kutler is trying hard to reverse it.
Storm: I'm not even sure Kutler knows where he's at, but he knows that losing is NOT an option. I CANNOT BELIEVE how he ended up in this position.
Deal: He was GREEDY and that's his own fault!
Storm: Greedy? He was just trying to live up to his word. Kutler is a man of his word.
Deal: He went TOO FAR and you know it and now he's paying the price! Perhaps karma has come to collect. The ref asks Kutler is he wants to give up and he says no.
Storm: NO way in hell will Kutler give up.
Deal: Wait a minute, Kutler has REVERSED the figure four and now it's Hogar that is in pain. Now the ref is asking Hogar if he wants to quit. He says NEVER!
Storm: He may want to reconsider because he's losing the advantage that he was handed to on a silver platter due to that FLUKE. Hogar better pull it together really quick if he wants ANY chance of walking outta here in one piece because lightning doesn't strike twice!
Deal: Kutler is obviously not happy with the recent turn of events. He may be going into the new year with a shoulder injury, courtesy of Hogar. That isn't what Kutler had planned.
Storm: Kutler is increasing the pressure. Perhaps it's time for Hogar to call it a career before his legs are broken!
Deal: He's not ready to call it a career.
Storm: He should be! Look at him! The man's money is GUARANTEED! He and Kutler have given the fans a helluva show but it's time! TAP OUT!
Deal: Kutler is ORDERING Hogar to quit, which makes Hogar dig his heels in even more. Hogar is mustering every ounce of strength in his body to try and reverse that figure four, but Kutler isn't relinquishing the advantage and Hogar is serious pain here. He has a great deal of intestinal fortitude.
Storm: Intestinal fortitude? I have to question that man's' intelligence!
Deal: The longer Hogar holds on, the ANGRIER Kutler is getting! Kutler's face is BEET RED!
Storm: That man is PISSED!
Deal: Kutler releases the hold. He is SCREAMING obscenities at Hogar as he makes his way back up to his feet and stands over a fallen Hogar. Kutler pulls Hogar up and throws him FACE FIRST into the steel steps!
Storm: Hogar gets cut AGAIN! Hogar is BUSTED OPEN!
Deal: Kutler with some boots to the face and to the midsection of Hogar, yelling and screaming at him as he continues his assault. Kutler has LOST IT!
Storm: He told Hogar to QUIT and Hogar refused to quit and now Kutler is making him pay and pay dearly!
Deal: Kutler turns to the side.....OH NO! He's gonna pick up those steel steps! NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
Storm: This is gonna END Hogar!
Deal: Kutler lifts up the steps and Hogar grabs his foot and the steel steps fall RIGHT ON TOP OF BOTH MEN!
(The crowd chants "Holy Shit")
Storm: These people know English?
Deal: They are familiar with four-letter words, that's for sure. The steps are laying right on top of Kutler and Kutler is CRUSHING Hogar's leg! This is NOT GOOD!
Storm: The ref is standing by and he doesn't know what to do.
Deal: If this were a sanctioned RAGE match, somebody might have considered stopping it by now, but this match is UNSANCTIONED and the ref is letting it go.
Storm: That's what they wanted and Rich Mason gave it to them!
Deal: Both men are motionless and the referee is trying to get those steel steps off of Kutler. Here comes the ring announcer and a ringside official and they're helping him move those steps off of Kutler, but the damage may have been done! Both men are STILL motionless!
(Cut to the skybox where Rich Mason is still watching, and still has a poker face.)
Deal: I wonder what is going through that man's mind. Hogar's blood is on his hands!
Storm: Hogar agreed to this!
Deal: That is true, but Mason knew the condition that this man was in. That's why this match is taking place in Saudi Arabia. How much more punishment can this man take?
Storm: What's shocking to me is that Kutler is not moving. At least Hogar is moving! Kutler appears to be out!
Deal: Kutler may be seriously injured. How knows how much those steel steps weight and Kutler took the brunt of that impact. The ref is looking over Kutler. He doesn't know what to do.
Storm: You know damn well Kutler will DESTROY that man if he stops the match and awards it to Hogar.
Deal: Hogar is actually making his way back up, holding onto to a nearby chair. Hogar is up! Hogar is up! (crowd pop)
Storm: And Kutler is STILL DOWN?! How did that happen?!
Deal: Hogar smells victory here as he folds the chair and picks it up and WAIT! Kutler lifts a knee and LOW BLOW Hogar! (crowd boos) Kutler SPRINGS up! That was a TRICK! He was playing possum!
Storm: Smart man!
Deal: Kutler grabs the chair and smashes it against the side of the ring in ANGER! He tosses the chair in the ring and he's crawling on top of Hogar and berating him as he SLAPS him in the face!
*Kutler: GET YOUR BITCH ASS UP HOGARBAGE! COME ON!
Deal: Kutler slaps Hogar again and.....WAIT! Hogar grabs Kutler's wrist and Kutler goes to slap Hogar and Hogar grabs his other wrist as he uses his strength to try and.....NO! A kick to the gut, knocking the wind out of Hogar! Kutler SPITS on Hogar and pulls him up and is trying to get him back into the ring. The hatred that these two have for each other is OFF THE CHARTS!
Storm: Kutler is struggling, but he's picking up the over 250 pound Hogar and places him on the ring apron.
Deal: Kutler screams at the ref to get back in the ring and Kutler follows. He's eyeing that chair that's on the mat and then eyes Hogar. I'm not sure Hogar knows where he's at.
Storm: The man is winded, he's bloody, he's outta gas. It's time to STOP THIS CARNAGE!
Deal: Kutler is looking to finish him off, it seems. He pulls Hogar over to where the steel chair is and attempts to set him up for a piledriver but Hogar just will not cooperate. Kutler with a swift kick to the head as he's once again getting angry. As Kutler berates Hogar, he has another idea. He's wrapping that chair around Hogar's legs. He wants to finish the job he started earlier and BREAK HOGAR'S LEGS! Come on ref! Get in there!
Storm: Remember, there are no rules in this match! That's what Hogar agreed to!
Deal: A couple more kicks to the head and Hogar may be out cold!. Kip Kutler is making his way to the corner now that he's satisfied that Hogar isn't moving. Kutler is slowly making his way up. Kutler is not known as a high flyer.
Storm: He seems to have dished out enough punishment to know that Hogar's out of gas.
Deal: Kutler stucks up both of his middle fingers at Hogar and leaps, BUT HOGAR MOVES OVER AND KUTLER HITS THE MAT FACE-FIRST! Kutler tried a flying bodypress onto that chair, but Hogar managed to swerve him at the last second!
Storm: That may have kept Hogar from being disabled just like his old partner Dan Williams!
Deal: Dan Williams has been in a wheelchair for many years, due to a beating he once received from The Saint, and no doubt Kutler was looking to do the same to Hogar. Both men are again down and motionless. The ref cannot even count because there are no count outs. This match must end by pinfall or submission.
Storm: I don't f'n believe this! This match should already be over and Hogar should be in a hospital bed.
Deal: That was Kutler's plan, but things haven't gone as planned. This match started out as a JOKE that was supposed to end in a blow out and it has turned into a no-holds-barred streetfight! If Kutler loses this match, even if he gets out of here in one piece, his main event days could very well be OVER!
Storm: Don't be delusional, Storm. Hogar doesn't stand a chance.
Deal: I didn't say he did but these men may not be the same after this one.
Storm: I'll tell you one thing. This match won't end in a handshake or embrace.
Deal: Both men are stirring but I'm not sure they know where they're at. These fans are going CRAZY in Riyahd. What was a crowd that was partial to Kutler is now solidly behind Hogar!
Storm: I can't believe this! They're getting behind a DRUNK! Don't these people have laws against alcohol?
Deal: What do you mean?
Storm: Like don't they get their arms cut off if they get caught drinking and driving like Hogar did on more than one occasion?
Deal: Puh-leze. Kutler is making his way back up as is Hogar, who just broke his legs free of that chair. Kutler spots the chair and he snatches it but WAIT! Hogar grabs the other end! These two are having a tug of war over the chair! Both men are trying to get possession over that steel chair and Kutler SNATCHES it as he has the strength advantage and SWINGS it at Hogar, but Hogar sidesteps him and Kutler hits the mat with the chair and trips and falls right on top of it!
(Some fans are laughing at ringside and Kutler screams obscenities at them.)
Deal: LOOK OUT! Hogar with a FACE SLAM on the chair and cover, 1......2......NO! A blooded Hogar is yelling at the official as he pounds the mat in frustration. Hogar grabs Kutler by the hair and SMASHES his face into it! AGAIN AND AGAIN! And now KUTLER is BUSTED OPEN!
Storm: How the hell can Hogar even see?!
Deal: I don't know but Kutler may be losing the advantage that he had now that blood is streaming down his face. Some of that blood gets into Hogar's eyes and he wipes his face. Hogar is setting Kutler up for the figure four once again but Kutler with a boot to the face! Hogar falls back into the corner and he's EXHAUSTED! He's taking a breather as he waits for Kutler to make his way back up. Kutler is up and Hogar goes for a clothesline but Kutler ducks underneath it! Hogar comes back and Kutler FLATTENS Hogar with a clothesline of his own! Kutler with another kick to the head!
Storm: How many of those blows to the head has Hogar taken?!
Deal: Far too many. The man may have brain damage after this one is over.
Storm: He already had brain damage, according to Kutler.
Deal: Kutler isn't helping the situation any. Kutler has Hogar in an armbar.
Storm: Kutler is gonna pull Hogar's arm right out of it's socket!
Deal: Wait a minute, Kutler isn't stopping there. He's putting Hogar in the Krippling Kutler Cross Face!
Storm: This could be it!
*Kutler: QUIT DAMMIT!
Deal: Kutler is screaming at Hogar and DEMANDING that he quit! Hogar is breathing heavy and he's on empty.
Storm: He's been on empty for some time.
Deal: Kutler is still hollering at Hogar. I think he's wearing himself out just as much as he's wearing Hogar out.
Storm: I'm not so sure about that. Listen to Hogar's AGONIZING screams! He's throwing out some four letter words of his own!
Deal: Kutler is trying to maintain his grip as Hogar inches his way to the ropes. The ref is asking Hogar if he wants to quit and he refuses.
Storm: COME ON HOGAR! GIVE IT UP!
Deal: Hogar is in seriously bad shape here and he STUBBORNLY REFUSES to quit!
Storm: What is wrong with that man?!
Deal: Kip Kutler is asking himself the same question as he shakes his head in frustration as Hogar inches even closer to the ropes. Once again the ref asks Hogar if he wants to quit and he shakes his head. Kutler is still screaming at him, like a Drill Sergeant, and HOGAR SOMEHOW MAKES IT TO THE ROPES! The ref is tapping Kutler on the shoulder as he REFUSES to let go! The ref SMACKS Kutler across the head and that gets Kutler to drop Hogar and now Kutler grabs ahold of the ref and smacks him across the head before tossing him outta the ring!
(The crowd boos)
Storm: He just manhandled that hometown referee and these people have completely turned against him.
*Kutler (to Hogar): YOU'RE MINE!
Deal: Kutler now pulls Hogar to the middle of the ring and sets him up for a Kutting Edge! Kutler is having some difficulty as he's taken a beating in this match. He has Hogar up and HITS IT! Kutler is covering, but there is NO REFEREE!
Storm: 1....2.....3......4.......5! This match should be over AGAIN!
Deal: Kutler did it to himself! He tossed the referee out, who is trying to regain composure on the outside. An angry Kutler is screaming at the official to get back in. Kutler is pulling up Hogar. Don't tell me he's doing it again?! Kutler is struggling with Hogar, but has him up and hits ANOTHER Kutting Edge! The referee just made his way back into the ring and Kutler is yelling at him to get in position! The referee slowly makes his way over.....
Storm: He's doing this on purpose!
Deal: The cover, 1......2.......NO! Hogar with a shoulder up and Kutler is LIVID! Kutler is SCREAMING at the ref again!
Storm: Don't throw him out again!
Deal: I think he learned from that as he takes a deep breath and now he's screaming at Hogar for kicking out! Kutler is stumbing around as he's pondering.....no way! Is he?!
Storm: Yes!
Deal: Kutler is gonna try it again! He's going for yet ANOTHER Kutting Edge! He grabs Hogar but Hogar with an EYE GOUGE and Kutler is temporarily blinded with some of that blood getting in his eyes! Hogar is swinging in no particular direction as he can't see! Hogar is punching air and he finally connects with Kutler's face and Kutler goes down as does Hogar! These two men are EXHAUSTED! Someone just threw a towel into the ring
Storm: It's over! Someone threw in the towel!
Deal: It is NOT over! The ref is using the towel to wipe the bloodied faces of both men.
Storm: Oh.
Deal: Kutler still appears to be blinded as he's rubbing his eyes after that eye gouge and wait a minute! Hogar just spotted the chair. He CLOBBERS Kutler and Kutler doubles over and Hogar hits him again! And again! Hogar is hitting releasing YEARS of PENT UP RAGE and FRUSTRATION as he continues to beat on the man while these stunned fans are silenced in disbelief!
Storm: That blood is trickling down Hogar's face again.
Deal: That's a good thing for Kutler because Hogar was going to do some serious damage if he hasn't already. Hogar can't see once again as he wildly swings the chair but doesn't connect. Another swing and the chair goes flying outta the ring, nearly missing the referee! The ref wipes Hogar's face again as well as Kutler's. Hogar can see Kutler lying motionless on the mat. He covers, 1......2.......kickout! How did he kick out after taking all of those chairshots!
Storm: Intestinal fortitude! This is a MUST WIN for him.
Deal: Hogar seems to have Kutler where he wants him. He's setting him up for his figure four leglock finisher!
Storm: But does he have the strength to get it locked in?!
Deal: That's a good question as Hogar is struggling and it doesn't appear that Kutler is even conscious after taking those chairshots, some of them to the head! No doubt that is payback for what Hogar did to him earlier. This may be Hogar's last chance! Can he put SHOCK THE WORLD and put Kutler away?
Storm: Kutler with a KICK TO THE FACE!
Deal: Hogar stumbles back and falls to the mat. Kutler is trying to shake the cobwebs as Hogar pounds his fist on the mat in frustration.
Storm: These fans are at the edge of their seats.
Deal: Kutler and Hogar are both struggling. Hogar and Kutler lock eyes as they lie on the mat and look at each other in disbelief and then anger as they exchange four letter words. Both men are in rough shape and bloodied. Kutler was on his way to an easy win in the early going of this match, but rammed his shoulder into an exposed turnbuckle and that altered the course of this match.
Storm: Kutler had this match won on more than one occasion!
Deal: But he just couldn't end this match without punishing the man. As he said before, his goal wasn't to win, but to humiliate Hogar and now he's risking humiliation himself! Both men are nearly out of gas. It may come down to who wants this more. Kutler crawls over toward Hogar and wraps his hands around Hogar's neck, choking him, as he wrings his neck. He's telling Hogar to quit and Hogar refuses! Kutler with a slap to the face! Hogar tries to return it, but Kutler grabs Hogar's arm and puts him in another one of his patented armbars!
Storm: I'm telling you he is gonna rip that man's shoulder of his socket to pay him back for what happened earlier when Kutler's shoulder hit that exposed turnbuckle!
Deal: Kutler is the one that exposed that turnbuckle to begin with! Kutler is once again ORDERING Hogar to quit but he REFUSES! Hogar is trying to reach over with his other arm but Kutler pulls him away. The ref is asking Hogar if he gives up and the answer is "hell no". This antagonizes Kutler even more as he attempts to strengthen his grip and Hogar reaches the ropes again.
*Kutler: DAMMIT!
Deal: Kutler POUNDS the mat in frustration! He seems to be running out of ideas as if he doesn't know what else to do as he eyes that chair on the outside. Kutler with some elbows to the sternum as he drags Hogar in the middle of the ring. He looks at the cornerpost as if he's pondering going up to the top. He wants to finish this thing.
Storm: Put him in the Krippling Kutler Cross Face!
Deal: I think he wants to knock him unconscious first.
Storm: He wants to give him BRAIN DAMAGE.....something NOT to remember Kutler by.
Deal: Kutler is yelling curse words once again as he ignores the ref's warning and exits the ring. Kutler grabs not one but two chairs and tosses them into the ring. Can the man even make it back into the ring?! He's taken so much punishment and it shows.
Storm: I've never seen him more angry. This match should be OVER and he should be out enjoying the Riyadh night life but here he is, still trying to put away his longtime enemy.
Deal: Kutler slowly makes his way back in. As Hogar rises up, Kutler CLOBBERS him over the head and this crowd is STUNNED! Hogar fell-face-first to the mat! The fans are so quiet you can hear a pin drop!
Storm: Kutler is wrapping each chair around each of Hogar's legs. He wants to end this match.
Deal: He's tried before but couldn't put Hogar away. Can he do it now? He's looking upstairs and this is a high risk maneuver that is GUARANTEED to put Hogar away AND possibly BREAK HIS LEGS if he connects!
Storm: But can he get to the top rope without falling? Can he hit Hogar before Hogar realizes what's happening
Deal: The fans are cheering Hogar on as Kutler heads to the corner and makes the long climb to the top. He makes his way up and Hogar is moving around.
*Kutler: FUCK!
Deal: Kutler is frustrated and he makes his way back down.
*Kutler: I'm gonna break your fucking neck!
Deal: Hogar breaks free from one of the chair and Kutler grabs it and uses it to knock the wind out of Hogar! Kutler is setting Hogar up for a pileriver ONTO THE CHAIR.....but HOGAR WITH A LOW BLOW!
Storm: He cheated!
Deal: It's not like Kutler didn't do the same to him! Kutler is hopping around the ring and Hogar with a small package and handful of tights! 1......2.......NO! Kutler sets Hogar up with a belly to back suplex right onto that chair! 1......2......NO! Hogar kicks out!
*Kutler: STAY THE FUCK DOWN!
Deal: I think Kutler is pondering wrapping that chair around Hogar's neck!
Storm: That's going too far.
Deal: That seems to be the route he's going but the ref is getting in between him and Hogar and Kutler shoves the ref! I don't think that was a good idea! Kutler is now pulling Hogar up and Hogar is swinging at Kutler!
Storm: WHAT THE HELL?!
Deal: The people are starting to count as Hogar somehow manages to catch a second wind and has Kutler backed into the corner! He pounds on Kutler, 4....5....6....7....8....9.....10! And he's STILL wailing on him! Hogar throws Kutler across the ring and HITS HIM WITH A SPEAR! 1.......2.......NO! Kutler kicks out just in the nick of time! Hogar grabs Kutler by the hair and he smashes his face against the mat. Kutler with an elbow to the face! The two men are wrestling on the mat, each trying to gain the upper hand, and now Kutler with a cross face chicken wing!
Storm: Hogar won't quit, but Kutler just cannot sustain the momentum.
Deal: The fans here in Saudi are firmly behind Hogar now. They are cheering him to get out of that chicken wing.
Storm: GIVE IT UP!
Deal: Hogar reaches the ropes and Kutler CANNOT BELIEVE IT!
*Kutler: FUCK!
Deal: Kip Kutler has HAD IT! No matter what he does, he can't seem to put the man away. It was Hogar breathing heavy and now Kutler is breathing heavy and he's FURIOUS! His own anger is handicapping him. Kutler grabs Hogar and FACE SLAM onto the chair!
*Kutler: STAY DOWN MOTHER FUCKER!
Deal: The cover, 1.....2.....kickout! (crowd pops) Hogar REFUSES to stay down. An extremely frustrated Kutler just threw both of the chairs next to Hogar. Kutler has thrown the kitchen sink against the man but he refuses to quit. Kutler leans over and he's trying to apply the ankle lock submission but Hogar is squirming which is adding to Kutler's frustration. Kutler drops a leg onto Hogar's midsection. Kutler grabs the chair and tries to wrap it around Hogar's legs, but Hogar squirms again.
*Kutler: HOLD STILL!
Deal: Kutler picks up the chair and he stops! Kutler nearly fell over in exhaustion as he nearly tripped over Hogar and he's trying to wipe the blood from his eyes. Hogar has been on empty for some time and now it is Kutler who is bordering on empty. Kutler wanted to extend this match in order to make an example out of Hogar and now Kutler is desperately wanting to end this match because he himself is running out of gas. What was once a long shot is now a real possibility. Can Steve Hogar capitalize on Kutler's.....WAIT! Hogar with a small package, 1.....2....3!
Storm: NO! Kutler kicks out!
Deal: Kutler springs up and he just blew a gasket! He's kicking around, trying to find Hogar. Both of these men seem to be blinded. The referee was just handed a towel and he begins to wipe Kutler.....no! Kutler SNATCHES the towel and wipes his eyes! He has a look that can kill in his eyes as he GLARES at Hogar!
Storm: I wouldn't wanna be Hogar!
Deal: Kutler is taking that bloody rag and he's CHOKING Hogar!
*Kutler: GIVE IT THE FUCK UP!
Deal: The fans here are booing Kutler as he continues to choke Hogar with that towel.
(Hogar is gagging and coughing up blood.)
Deal: This is getting out of hand as Kutler continues to choke Hogar. Hogar is NOT moving! The ref is trying to grab ahold of the towel and a LIVID Kutler is staring down the ref! The ref backs away and Kutler makes his way toward the ref! That towel is COVERED in blood and the ref is being backed into the corner. Kutler is admonishing him.
Storm: The ref has had enough! He's yelling at Kutler and they're in a heated argument.
Deal: This is giving Hogar some time to recuperate
Storm: You're assuming there's something left in the tank. Hogar is MOTIONLESS!
Deal: Kutler is threatening the referee, but he's careful not to put his hands on him because he needs that ref to count Hogar's shoulders to the mat. As Hogar has been claiming for weeks, a loss to him can be detrimental to Kutler's career. Kip Kutler is taking a breather as he glares at a motionless and bloodied Steve Hogar.
Storm: Kutler is eyeing those steel chairs. Does he have in mind what I think he has in mind?!
Deal: Kutler grabs a chair and wraps it around Hogar's left leg.
Storm: He's doing it again! Kutler is looking to END this thing.
Deal: The referee is trying to get in the way, but Kutler shoves him! He picks up the other chair and wraps it around Hogar's other leg.
Storm: This is NOT good for Hogar, not at all.
Deal: Kutler is cursing at Hogar as he makes his way up to the top. He's taking his time, can he even make it up there?!
Storm: Look at Hogar! Kutler has all the time in the world.
Deal: The referee is checking on Hogar and Kutler is SCREAMING at the ref to get out of the way! The ref backs off as Kutler reaches the top. If he connects, Hogar's ankles could be broken! Kutler leaps and Hogar moves slightly, but Kutler CONNECTS!
Storm: Did you hear that?! He SNAPPED at least one of Hogar's ankles!
Deal: This crowd is in DISBELIEF! He very well could have snapped at least one of his ankles. Hogar moved at the last second, which might have saved him.
Storm: No, didn't you hear it?! BOTH ANKLES were SNAPPED!
Deal: I don't know but there seems to be some damage there.
Storm: Kutler has had ENOUGH! He's putting Hogar in his Hogar's own finisher, the figure four leglock.
Deal: The referee is asking Hogar if he gives up and he REFUSES! (crowd pops) This INFURIATES Kutler who increases the pressure!
Storm: Hogar is fading out!
Deal: Indeed he is! The ref asks him again and Hogar uses what's left of his strength to shake his head!
Storm: GIVE UP YOU IDIOT! This man will have both of his legs broken if they're not already!
Deal: Kutler is so zapped of energy that he's not even yelling at Hogar to give up. Kutler is wearing himself down! Hogar's shoulders hit the mat, 1.....2......shoulder up! (crowd pops) Hogar is STILL in this thing!
Storm: WHAT THE HELL?!
Deal: There's nothing else Kutler can do but increase the pressure. Hogar's legs are no longer working. There's NOTHING he can do to come back from this. Yet the man still won't give up! Kutler POUNDS the mat with his fist in frustration!
Storm: I think I heard Hogar's other leg snap! He is NOT walking outta this one.
Deal: The referee is lifting Hogar's arm and it drops, he raises it again and it drops, he lifts it again and Hogar's arm is still up as he gives the fans a thumbs up. Kutler sees this and he's beside himself!
*Kutler: GIVE UP MOTHER FUCKER OR I'LL BREAK YOUR NECK!
Deal: Kutler just threatened to break Hogar's NECK!
Storm: Does Hogar even feel anything in his legs?! He must want to end up in a wheelchair like his partner Dan Williams!
Deal: Kutler seems intent in putting him in a wheelchair. Kutler releases the figure four and he POUNDS the mat in FRUSTRATION! His hands are on the side of his head as he wracks his brain, trying to put away Hogar. He's thrown EVERYTHING in his arsenal at the man and he's STILL in the match!
Storm: He's not standing though!
Deal: Kutler is shaking his head in frustration as he stares down Hogar with smoke coming out of his nostrils. Hogar turns himself around and is crawling, but he can't make his way up to his feet. His legs are no longer working! Why doesn't this referee stop the match?!
Storm: You know the rules!
Deal: There are no rules!
Storm: Exactly!
Deal: Kutler appears to be amused at the sight of Hogar crawling toward him, his legs aren't working, Kutler just smirks and shakes his head in disbelief. Kutler stands there as Hogar, who can barely see due to the blood that is covering his eyes, reaches and grabs one of Kutler's ankles. Hogar doesn't have the strength to get himself back up. Or even take down Kutler at this point.
Storm: Put him out of his misery!
Deal: Kutler just stares at Hogar and takes a deep breath, shaking his head. Even he can't believe what he's seeing.
Storm: Put him away!
Deal: Kutler is now setting Hogar up.....for the Kutting Edge! He has some difficulty but HITS IT!
Storm: PIN HIM!
Deal: I don't think he's convinced that Hogar is done as Hogar lies motionlessly on the mat. Kuter puts Hogar in the Krippling Kutler Cross Face!
Storm: There's no getting out of this!
Deal: We've seen him get out of EVERYTHING Kutler has thrown at him, but you may be right. There is no sign of movement as the referee raises Hogar's arm once and it falls, he raises it again, still no movement, one more time, and IT'S OVER!
Storm: FINALLY!
**DING**DING**DING**
Deal: Kutler is NOT letting go!
Storm: Does he even know where he's at?!
Deal: Either he didn't hear the bell or he's VERY angry that Hogar resisted for so long. I don't know which but the referee is tapping his shoulder and now security is in the ring trying to get Kutler off of Hogar. The man is UNCONSCIOUS! LET HIM GO! He better let go or they might reverse the decision!
Storm: I don't think they can.
Deal: Finally, security is able to pull Kutler off of Hogar. And Kutler collapses right next to Hogar. The careers of these two men have been intertwined for many years, dating back to when both were on the same team. One man's career will end tonight and the other will continue his comeback but he has some recovering to do.
Storm: It's a good thing he has some time off, but he'll be fine! By the time RAGE is back up and running next year, his shoulder will be pretty much healed up.
Deal: How do you know that?
Storm: I know!
Deal: Hogar is STILL motionless as paramedics have arrived and there's a stretcher being brought to the ring.
Storm: ONE stretcher.
Deal: That's what I said! The security guards are trying to help Kutler up, but he's brushing them off. He wants nothing to do with them as he walks himself to the corner. Kutler is staring at the fallen Steve Hogar as paramedics work on him. What is that man thinking?!
Storm: He's asking himself why he's not enjoying a steak at the finest restaurant in Riyadh. This was supposed to be a quick 5-10 minute match.
Deal: Rich Mason is at ringside with his entourage as he watches the chaos continue to unfold. They are trying to get Steve Hogar onto the stretcher.
Storm: I bet Kutler would break that stretcher in two, with Hogar on it, if he had the energy for it.
Deal: Obviously he does not. Mason is watching Hogar with his poker face as if he doesn't have any concern for the man.
Storm: How do you know that?!
Deal: Just a wild guess. Kutler is still standing in his corner and yes he is still standing as he will walk away from this as the victor as he watches one of his most hated rivals being moved into an ambulance. The open the doors and Hogar lifts his head as he just regained consciousness. He looks over at Hogar and locks eyes with him. Hogar gives Kutler the middle finger!
(The crowd pops as Kutler smirks)
Deal: And Kutler gives Hogar a middle finger of his own!
(Another crowd pop)
Storm: Is that supposed to be a sign of respect?
Deal: I don't know what it means, but they're putting Hogar into the ambulance as Kutler continues to stare him down as the doors close and the ambulance pulls away.
Storm: I don't think he was convinced that Hogar was done!
Deal: Who can blame him after all that?
*Ring Announcer: The winner of this match is KIP KUTLER!
(The crowd pops as Kutler steps away from the corner and the ref raises his arm in victory.)
Storm: I don't understand these people! They loved him and then they hated him and now they love him again. I can't wait to see how people react to him once he's back in the states!
Deal: Judging by the fans reaction here at MSG, who have watched this match on the big screen, I'm assuming it will be positive.
(Rich Mason approaches Kutler and raises his other arm.)
Deal: Kutler brushes Mason off as if he doesn't want anything to do with him. Mason backs away as his bodyguards step in front of him.
Storm: Rich Mason made Kip Kutler an even wealthier man tonight between that one million dollar and the winner's purse, which is likely just as much. Gotta love that Saudi money!
Deal: Kip Kutler is refusing help is he makes his way out of the ring.
Storm: Kip Kutler is bloodied and he's beaten, but once again proved that he's a warrior and he will be a force to be reckoned with in RAGE next year.
Deal: Steve Hogar's career has officially ended and is being transported to the hospital as we speak. We hope that he is okay and will keep you updated on his condition.
~~~
Stock: Right then, there’s no bloody time for dithering. We’re getting straight on with the bloody action. Next up , the RAGE Scientific bloody Showcase Championship is on the bloody line as Doug Devens defends against Nightwalker! Gordon vs. Nightwalker
Vandessa Deal: What a night so far!
Ricky Storm: 22 years in the making!
Vandessa Deal: Doug Devens won’t just come out here as a champion he will come out here as a conqueror. Double champion!
Ricky Storm: Doug has to be tired, but maybe the stem cells are working! May he hit my boy Kip up for some D-Bol or trenbolone!
Vandessa Deal: Both these competitors represent the same faction, but this match is about personal gain! They have to set the alliance to Daniel Dare aside to achieve their goals and dreams!
Ricky Storm: Let’s head to bloody Lord Robert Stock! That guy is totally loco daddy! He’s an honorary Planet Silverstar member!
Stock: Oi! Still bloody talking here! From Chicago, weighing in at 254 bloody pounds, DOUG DEVENS!
("Ride of the Valkyries" by Wagner plays. Devens stands at the top of the ramp, both championships displayed with quiet arrogance. Thomas Gordon lingers just behind him, hands folded, a satisfied smile on his face like a man watching a long-term investment finally peak.)
Ricky Storm: He beat Scott Grayse earlier tonight with Gordon’s help, let’s be clear about that, but he’s walking into this match already wounded. Two matches. Two belts and now Nightwalker? That’s rough! She is someone you should never overlook especially on one of the grandest stages!
Vandessa Deal: She is Rage's REAL DEAL! She is laser focused on winning here tonight. Yeah, it’s strange seeing Salvation church members facing one another but when it’s for one of the most prestigious titles in wrestling today all bets are off!
Storm: She’s real? Are you for real daddy? She is as fake as your tits!
Vandessa Deal: Idiot! Do all you Storms share one collective brain? Of course you do and it’s damaged! Just sit there and be mute!
Ricky Storm: We are the free folk! We have a pretty sweet time Machine, just ask Ferman, Barnhill or Jennings! Our president JOEY FERMAN of Planet Silverstar is C.O.O. Of UWA!
Vanessa Deal: Crayon crew as Thief Taylor calls them! Just stop talking about them. No one cares! NO ONE CARES!
Robert Stock: His bloody opponent hailing from some bloody quadrant somewhere in bloody hell…..
(A little girl's giggle is heard and then " Out of the darkness hell's queen did call to pain and suffering she brought to them all. Away ran the children to hide in their beds in fear that the devil would chop off their heads". (The little girl giggles again)
Stock: Presenting, the bloody Queen of Hell - NIGHTWALKER!
(At that point the lights go out and fog fills the stage as "Dracula” by Rob Zombie hits a fire ball, shoots out of the stage and turns into Loralie Blackwell . She heads down the ramp to the ring in cat-like strides glaring at the crowd as the non-believers boo her and her followers cheer. She stops at the edge of the stage and snaps her fingers disappearing only to reappear in the middle of the ring and heads to her corner.)
Ricky Storm: Her trickery shows no bounds! I wonder if David Copperfield did his apprenticeship under her tutelage? What about D.B Copper? I swore I saw him at the Dollar Tree in Lima, Ohio! Might have been Tat Tom!
Vandessa Deal: She earned this shot you fool. BOH points. Consistency and she chose him. That tells you everything. She is more focused now than she has been in a long time.
Ricky Storm: Rumor has it that my boy Dougie D lived in a jungle with a crazy tribe that taught him the real meaning of enlightenment, daddy!
Vandessa Deal: Lies! All lies, I swear, I am not paid enough for this!
**DING**DING**
(They circle slowly, neither willing to overcommit. Circling like two gladiators destined for greatness. They are circling while jaw jacking one another. Both competitors circling with their eyes locked on one another. )
Ricky Storm: This is Scientific Showcase rules submissions only. No pinfalls, no knockouts. One mistake, and it’s over.
(The first lock-up is brief and violent. Nightwalker drops level, reaching for Devens’ leg, but Devens sprawls hard and drives her face-first into the mat. He stomps on her.)
Vandessa Deal: That’s veteran instinct. Devens didn’t hesitate; he smothered her.
Ricky Storm: Being from hell and all that darkness I bet she enjoys a little smothering! I know I do!
Deal: Of course you do, you sick freak!
(Devens grinds a forearm across Nightwalker’s face, just enough to hurt, just enough to irritate. Terry Dale warns him. Devens ignores it. They reset. He attempts to try again but Nightwalker strikes faster this time twisting into Devens’ arm and forcing him toward the ropes.)
Ricky Storm: Nightwalker’s not trying to overpower him. She’s trying to out-think him. Doug is a bit older so he could be sun-downing!
(Devens breaks free with a rake of the fingers and immediately snaps on a headlock, dragging Nightwalker to the mat and slowing the pace to a crawl. Gordon nods approvingly from ringside.)
Vandessa Deal: This is Doug Devens’ world right now. This is how he wins he drains you.
Ricky Storm: Plus, Gordon in your corner ain’t a bad thing either! He ain’t eye candy or anything, but you got to be wondering, if you're Nightwalker, when he’s gonna pull some shit, daddy!
(Nightwalker fights up, shoots Devens off the ropes but Devens blocks, yanks her arm over the top rope, and drops his weight onto it.)
Ricky Storm: That arm’s a target now. Everything Devens does from here will be about control.
Deal: He’s trying to wear her down, not a rookie move by any means.
(Back inside, Devens twists the arm again and again, threatening quick armbars, forcing Nightwalker to burn energy escaping instead of attacking. Then suddenly Nightwalker rolls through a transition and snaps on a triangle choke.)
Vandessa Deal: She’s got it! She’s got it locked in!
(The crowd roars as Devens scrambles, stacking her just enough to reach the ropes with his fingertips.)
Ricky Storm: That was close. Too close. Good thing he has a furry red-assed Orangutan's reach!
Deal: That would be a baboon you donkey!
(Gordon jumps onto the apron, barking at Dale, buying Devens precious seconds to recover. Nightwalker snaps. She charges Devens, smashing his head into the corner, kneeing him in the ribs, then dragging him down into a brutal neck crank.)
Vandessa Deal: This is frustration boiling over. Nightwalker feels it slipping.
Ricky Storm: She is mad as a hornet! Her eyes are glowing! Is Lucifer gonna crack the earth and appear from the depths of hell? I hope not, Halloween isn’t for like 10 months!
(Devens bites her hand to break free. Dale scolds him. Gordon waves it off. Nightwalker responds by chopping Devens leg out and stomping directly on the knee before locking in a kneebar.)
Ricky Storm: That’s the same knee he’s been favoring all night!
Vandessa Deal: He bit her!!!!! What the hell!
Ricky Storm: He must have missed catering!
(Devens howls, clawing to the ropes. He barely escapes. Nightwalker is laughing while she creeps forward! She grabs him by the head and suplexes him over. She is quick to her feet and drops a hard elbow. She grinding that elbow into his throat in an attempt to choke him out. Devens flips her over and begins just a flurry of hard rights!)
Vandessa Deal: Deven’s just brawling now!
Ricky Storm: He better pace himself. This ain’t 2010!
(Devens traps Nightwalker during a flurry of rage and cinches in a Crossface, sitting deep and wrenching back with everything he has. He’s reefing on her neck with a good grip. Nightwalker slowly trying to inch her way to the ropes. Doug applies more pressure, slowing her fight.)
Vandessa Deal: This could be it!
(Nightwalker crawls. Inch by inch. Fingertips scraping canvas. Rope break. The crowd applauds both. Nightwalker rolls to the floor. Devens follows but she snaps him forward with a huge clothesline, driving the back of his head into the apron.)
Ricky Storm: That’s vicious! She’s dismantling him! That rattled his brain. He may need a cat-scan!
Vanessa Deal: Step by step she wears him down. She wants this gold!
(Nightwalker attempts to lift him but he pushes her into the guard rail. She is clobbering him. He hits her with a knee raise taking her back. Doug to his feet and suplexes her over taking both competitors down!)
Vandessa Deal: Some old school traditional move sets.
Ricky Storm: Sometimes things that are old become new again. Just like your tits!
Vandessa Deal: Idiot, I swear!
(Nightwalker and Devens are both slow to get up! Nightwalker gets to get her feet and delivers a huge headbutt sending Doug back into the ring apron.)
Ricky Storm: Now that’s using your head, eh!
(She rolls him into the ring, Nightwalker locks in an arm-triangle choke. Devens staggers to his feet and slams her into the corner, but she keeps the hold applied. Then the building loses its god damn mind!)
(“Legendary by Skillet” plays over the loud speaker.)
Vandessa Deal: WAIT!!!!! Hold THE DAMN PHONE! WAIT A SECOND!!!!
Ricky Storm: Someone call my daddy, daddy - ya know!
(Harold Hartley appears on the stage.)
Ricky Storm: You’ve got to be kidding me.
Vanessa Deal: This is crazy!
(Harold looks at Robert bloody Stock and nods.)
Robert Stock: Harold Hartley is cashing in the WHO’S THE DADDY PRIZE. The match is now a triple threat.
(Devens is screaming like he has seen a ghost? He’s holding Terry Dale trying to get his feet. Hartley runs down the ramp and slides into the ring and Nightwalker turns and CRACK.)
Vandessa Deal: NO! NO!
(Hartley levels Nightwalker with a lead pipe, knocking her out cold. He tosses the pipe out of the ring before Terry Dale notices.)
Ricky Storm: This is a robbery!
(Hartley turns to Devens. He charges in blind rage. Hartley sidesteps. Strikes. Drops Devens to the mat.)
Vandessa Deal: Hartley’s been waiting a year for this moment!
(Hartley traps the arm and sinks in The PAINKILLER. Devens fights. Thrashes. Reaches for Gordon.)
Ricky Storm: There’s nowhere to go! That’s a huge DICK MOVE OF THE CENTURY!
Vandessa Deal: He’s trying to break his arm!
Ricky Storm: Pay back is a bitch daddy!
(Deven’s is fighting it. He is screaming in pain. Terry Dale is down asking Deven’s if he taps! He shakes his head no! He’s frothing at the mouth while gasping from the pain.)
Vanessa Deal: He’s gonna break his damn arm!
Ricky Storm: I can’t wait for the pop crack rice crispy sound! Pay back is a real super bitch daddy!
(Devens taps. The pain was too severe and The bell rings.)
**DING**DING**DING**
Stock: Your bloody WINNER! - HAROLD HARTLEY!!!
Vandessa Deal: HAROLD HARTLEY HAS DONE IT!
(Hartley rises as the crowd explodes. He takes the Scientific Showcase Championship the same one Deven’s took from him long ago. Hartley flips Devens off. Nightwalker glares from the corner, fury burning through the haze.)
Ricky Storm: Nightwalker was robbed. Devens was humbled. And Harold Hartley just rewrote history. Hartley walks up the ramp, championship reclaimed, while chaos and anger linger behind him.
Vandessa Deal: This wasn’t just a match, Ricky. This was a reckoning.
Ricky Storm: LEDGENDARY LIKE ONLY RAGE CAN PROVIDE!
Deal: Okay RAGE fans it all comes down to this, the main event of Year 22. After a year long Bouts Of Honor competition that saw Team Cage come out victorious and giving the advantage to the challenger in this match. RAGE World Champion Daniel Dare will defend his title against his long time rival Cage in the FEAR FACTORY which will take place inside of the CATHEDRAL in Chicago, Illinois, home of none other than the Hardcore Holy Roller himself the Saint, who is currently in TCW, another long time rival of Dare and the same can be said of Cage, who will also be the SPECIAL REFEREE! I can’t believe what we are about to see!
Storm: Neither can I! This is going to be INSANE!
Deal: Insane doesn’t even begin to cover it! The fans here in Madison Square Garden will be watching it on RAGE-Vision as there are cameras set up all over the Cathedral to capture the action to make sure none of the fans here in New York City or watching at home miss a second of what will be an unquestionably dangerous and violent match!
Storm: It should be noted that there will be NO ONE ELSE inside the Cathedral except for Cage, Dare, and the Saint and one can only imagine what waits for them inside! No members of Team Dare or the Salvation Church. No members of Team Cage. Just those three inside the Cathedral, with Chicago firefighters and paramedics standing by outside the property for when the match ends, which is now the focal point of the Fear Factory match inside the home of the man who created it all the way back in 2017 while he was the RAGE World Champion which was an absolutely epic match. In fact the Saint loved the match so much he even brought it to TCW with him back in 2022!
Deal: The Saint won both of those matches, while we saw Jerry Root win in 2018 and Gemini prevail in 2019 here in RAGE so this will be only the FIFTH TIME this match will be used in either fed as it is so dangerous, so mind altering, both feds agree that it should be used SPARINGLY and ONLY in extreme situations and there is no situation more extreme than the BLOOD FEUD between Daniel Dare and Cage!
Storm: These two have been going after each other for YEARS and now they have a chance to finally settle this in what will be maybe the most challenging match of their careers. Cage won the right to pick the stipulation to this match and he decided on the Fear Factory as he doesn’t just want to beat Dare, he wants to push him to his physical and mental limit while at the same time hoping to walk out of the Cathedral as the new RAGE World Champion.
Deal: Cage has been obsessed with taking down Dare and the Salvation Church and now he finally gets Dare, in what is his last chance to fight for the RAGE World Championship, one on one in an environment Cage thinks favors him and a match he says is right up his alley and with this being his last chance at taking down Dare, Cage is swinging for the fences with this pick. But while Cage clearly knows what he is doing and what he is getting in for, we can’t forget the man he is facing is Daniel Dare. He has seen it all, done it all, and will not be intimidated by this match no matter how dangerous or torturous it may seem.
Storm: Let’s not forget Dare and the Salvation Church spent over a year inside of the Cathedral after they were gifted it by Mason International after the Saint’s controversial departure from the business last summer. They used it as their home, their base of operations, and remade it in their image while they were there. And during that time they got to know every room, every hallway, every corner in the Cathedral so while Cage may think he has Dare backed into a corner, Dare spent a long time inside the Cathedral and with his knowledge of the layout of the Cathedral, there are those who feel Cage made a rash decision picking the Cathedral as the location and that he might have accidentally handed Dare the advantage without realizing it.
Deal: That is an excellent point as Dare took great pleasure in revamping the Cathedral in his image while the Salvation Church occupied it which they did until the Miracle Marathon when the Saint defeated Dare to become the RAGE World Champion and reclaim ownership of the Cathedral. Dare was able to regain the championship at Hell’s Holiday bringing us to this moment now where two of the sport's most bitter rivals finally get to settle their issues in what might be the final encounter between them. But we would not be doing our job if we didn’t discuss the man who will be officiating this match taking place inside HIS HOME and that is none other than the Saint.
Storm: It would be malpractice if we didn’t discuss him or his history with both of these men. Everyone knows about the wars waged between the Saint and Daniel Dare over the years. They have spent nearly THREE DECADES inflicting ungodly pain and suffering on each other in the feud that was standard bearer every other feud in this sport has been compared to. It was the first feud EVER inducted into the Hall Of Fame and even during “down times” when they are not actively battling each other, there is still a hate between them that will never die no matter how much time passes.
Deal: They don’t call Saint vs. Dare the Feud of Feuds for nothing as they have been in some of the bloodiest, most violent and historic matches this sport has ever seen. With all of that said, while many feel the Saint being the special referee for this match gives Cage the advantage, there are those who feel differently because while many people focus on the Saint’s hatred of Dare, let’s not forget that the Saint also has had a long and violent history with Cage.
Storm: They have engaged in some of the most brutal matches the sport has ever seen and while neither of them hate each other like they hate Dare, to say they are friends would be considered a massive case of misinformation because there is no love lost between Cage and the Saint either.
Deal: Throw in the fact that Cage and Dare are fighting inside THE SAINT’S HOME, a home he spent a year trying to get back and several months renovating when he did, no thanks to Cage’s use of a blow torch while he was “helping” clean the Cathedral up, something that did not sit well with the Saint. Word is while any weapon is in play for this match, word is the Saint put in the contract when asked to ref this match nothing flammable would be used in this match, as well as that RAGE would foot the bill for any part of his home that gets damaged or destroyed during this match. Some say it was the Saint just trying to squeeze a few extra dollars out of RAGE just because he could, but he also knows that by agreeing to let the Fear Factory take place inside of his home there is a good chance it will not look exactly the same when it’s done.
Storm: For his sake I hope he has a good contractor on speed dial because he is going to need it when it’s done! In addition to all the insanity and blood shed we are going to witness, both Cage and Dare are going to have to face their greatest fear if they hope to win this match. No pinfalls will be counted for a wrestler who hasn’t faced his fear so even if your opponent drops dead with no chance of kicking out, if you haven’t faced your fear yet the Saint won’t even consider making the count!
Deal: Both of these men know that and are ready to face whatever fear they have to take down the other, and knowing what type of men Cage and Dare, we can only imagine what kind of fear they could possibly have!
Storm: I shudder to think what could possibly scare these two!
Deal: I don't know what it could be but we are close to finding out as Stock is in the ring ready for the announcements!
Stock: LADIES AND BLOODY GENTLEMEN! OUR NEXT MATCH IS THE MAIN BLOODY EVENT OF YEAR 22 AND IS THE FEAR FACTORY MATCH THAT IS TAKING PLACE INSIDE THE SAINT'S BLOODY CATHEDRAL IN CHICAGO, ILLINOIS AND IS FOR THE RAGE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP!
(Crowd pops LOUDLY)
Stock: INTRODUCING FIRST, THE SPECIAL REFEREE! HE IS A HALL OF BLOODY FAMER AND ONE OF THE GREATEST BLOODY WRESTLER'S OF ALL TIME! HE IS THE HARDCORE HOLY ROLLER ….. THE SAINT!
(GOAT by the Cult plays bringing a deafening roar from the fans as the Saint, thanks to the cameras inside the Cathedral, appears on the RAGE-Vision. He makes his way to a wrestling ring set up in the basement gym of the Cathedral. He is wearing a referee’s shirt with the word GOAT on the back. He looks into the camera to acknowledge the fans back in New York who continue to cheer loudly.)
Stock: NOW INTRODUCING THE BLOODY CHALLENGER! FROM MESA, ARIZONA… WEIGHING 225 POUNDS, HE IS A MULTI-TIME HALL OF BLOODY FAMER… THIS… IS… CAGE!!!
(The fans erupt into deafening cheers as they see Cage make his way into the ring in the basement gym. Cage points at the camera to acknowledge the fans then goes about getting ready for the match.)
Stock: NOW INTRODUCING THE CHAMPION! HE IS THE LEADER OF THE SALVATION BLOODY CHURCH AND CALLS HIMSELF THE MESSIAH OF WRESTLING! HE WEIGHS IN AT 300 BLOODY POUNDS AND HAILS FROM TO HELL AND BACK! THE RAGE WORLD CHAMPION …. DANIEL DARE!
(Dare makes his way towards the ring in the basement gym of the Cathedral while the fans back in. New York City boo him LUSTILY as he says a few incendiary words into the camera before stepping into the ring.)
*CAMERA VIEW ON TELEVISION SWITCHES TO DIRECTLY INSIDE THE CATHEDRAL*
Deal: They are inside the ring in the basement gym of the Cathedral as we now switch to the view inside of the Cathedral where the action is about to take place. Even though they are all the way out in Chicago we can feel the tension all the way out here in New York! The Saint calls Cage and Dare to the middle of the ring and is giving them both last second instructions!
Saint: Alright you two, PAY ATTENTION to what I’m about to say because I’m only going to say it once and I WILL NOT REPEAT MYSELF! This is the FEAR FACTORY but it is also MY HOUSE! I didn’t wait a year to get the Cathedral back and then agree to let you two fight it out inside MY HOME without a few assurances from RAGE beforehand.
This IS an anything goes match, weapons are allowed, and in fact encouraged, and ANYTHING is fair game to be used. HOWEVER, I want you to keep in mind that thanks to a clause in my contract that RAGE agreed to, IF YOU BREAK IT YOU BOUGHT IT! So feel free to use whatever you want, but remember if you break it, the money is coming out of YOUR PAYCHECK NO QUESTIONS ASKED!
Deal: The Saint isn’t playing about that!
Saint: ALSO, since this is the Fear Factory, if you want to win you must FACE YOUR FEAR! Any pinfall or submissions without facing your fear first will be IGNORED so I strongly advise both of you face your fears as soon as possible to speed the proceedings along. Falls also can take place ANYWHERE inside the Cathedral on OR outside. As long as it's only Cathedral grounds, it's good. The ONLY rule I have tonight is that while weapons are in fact allowed, NOTHING FLAMMABLE IS ALLOWED! And we all know why that is …. CAGE.
Cage: IT WAS ONE ROOM!
Saint: IT WAS A BIG ROOM! I DID allow both of you to place weapons at random locations in the Cathedral as I damn well this fight isn’t staying inside this ring. Only you two know where you placed them so use them at will and while I am strictly enforcing my NO FIRE RULE, feel free to spill as much blood as you want because that cleans up much easier than fire. No thanks to Cage.
Cage: Just let it go already!
Saint: I REFUSE TO LET IT GO! YOU ALMOST BURNED DOWN THE WHOLE DAMN PLACE! Also there is one room on the main floor that is sealed off and OFF LIMITS and you must NOT GO IN THERE OR SOMETHING SERIOUSLY HORRIBLE WILL HAPPEN TO YOU!
Dare: I didn’t agree to that! You can’t tell me what to do, I’M THE MESSIAH AND YOUR BIOLOGICAL FATHER! If I want to go in that room I’M GOING IN THAT ROOM!
Saint: THE HELL YOU ARE! As I said before, MY HOUSE MY RULES so what I say GOES! That being said, enough wasting time, let’s go about the business of you two kicking the shit out each other! RING THE BELL!
**DING**DING**
Deal: The bell has rung and Cage and Dare immediately go at each other! It’s a slugfest from the start with the Saint looking on as Cage and Dare are using each other like a punching bag in the early going!
Storm: They’ve waited all year for this match and now that it’s here they aren’t going to hold back! They are rolling along the ring ropes beating the crap out of each other and it’s only to get more violent from here!
Deal: Cage has Dare backed into the corner and is whaling on him with rights and lefts …. DARE WITH A KICK TO THE NUTS! Cage goes down to his knees and Dare viciously boots him in the head!
Storm: There are no rules so he did it right in front of the Saint knowing there will be no repercussions for doing so!
Deal: Dare smirks at the Saint telling him it’s going to be a short night for him and the easiest paycheck he ever earned and now grabs Cage and CLOBBERS him across the back! He does it again and now he grabs Cage in a front face lock and SWINGS HIM VIOLENTLY ACROSS THE RING!
Storm: Cage sits up grabbing his neck and he might have tweaked something in it when Dare threw him!
Deal: Cage tries to stand up and Dare CLOTHESLINES him and sends him to the mat! He goes to cover Cage, but the Saint just stands in the corner staring at him!
Dare: WHAT ARE YOU DOING? GET OFF YOUR ASS AND MAKE THE COUNT!
Saint: YOU KNOW THE RULES! NOT UNTIL YOU FACE YOUR FEARS! FACE IT AND I’LL COUNT! UNTIL THEN SHUT YOUR MOUTH!
Deal: Dare clearly didn’t like the Saint telling him off, but the rules are clear! No pinfalls or submissions will be counted until a wrestler faces his fear! Dare reluctantly and angrily goes back to Cage who shoots up and catches him with a DROP KICK that sends Dare flying through the ropes out to the floor!
Storm: Landing on the floor is hard enough under normal circumstances but there is NO MAT on the floor in this basement gym so Dare’s landing was rougher than usual!
Storm: Dare gets up slowly trying to shake off the pain …. CAGE WITH A SUICIDE DIVE OVER THE TOP ROPE ONTO DARE!
Deal: And that might be the last we see of the ring in this match! Dare with another rough landing on the concrete floor and now Cage grabs Dare by the hair and begins BASHING HIS HEAD INTO THE FLOOR!
Storm: Dare's head is making a sickening sound as his flesh is repeatedly SLAMMED into the concrete!
Deal: Cage pulls Dare off the floor and now he whips him HEAD FIRST into a nearby weight rack! Dare hits the ground and now Cage grabs a DUMBBELL and goes to BRAIN Dare with it …. Dare moves and Cage slams the dumbbell into the ground!
Storm: Cage stands up and turns to face Dare …. Dare grabs him and throws Cage HEAD FIRST INTO THE MIRROR BY THE WEIGHT RACK!
Deal: The mirror SHATTERS and shards of broken glass are everywhere! The Saint pulls out his cellphone and takes pictures as he's clearly documenting this so he can get reimbursed by RAGE for the damage!
Storm: Cage stands up and there is a HUGE gash on his head from where it hit the mirror! Blood is pouring down his face and it didn't take long for blood to spill tonight in the Fear Factory!
Deal: Dare picks up a glass shard and SLASHES Cage across the back with it! That opens up a huge gash on his back and Cage howls in pain! He drops to his knees and grabs a glass shard himself. Dare moves in on him and Cage STABS Dare in the foot with the glass shard! Now Dare howls like a wounded animal as these two are SLICING AND STABBING each other like maniacs and we’re barely five minutes into the Fear Factory!
Storm: We knew it would be bloody but I didn’t think the blood would come THIS FAST! These two are out to MAIM each other!
Deal: Cage pulls the glass shard out of Dare’s foot and slashes him across the thigh with it! Cage goes to stand up but Dare grabs a dumbbell and SMASHES Cage in the back with it!
Storm: OUCH! That was right in the spine! I can feel Cage’s pain all the way here in New York! That was VICIOUS!
Deal: Cage drops to his knees and tries to get some distance between himself and Dare who runs up and boots Cage in the ribs! Cage rolls over clutching his stomach in pain and Dare has had the advantage most of the early going!
Storm: Dare looks over at the Saint who looks like he just texted a photo of the broken mirror to RAGE management and yells at him to pay attention! The Saint yells back until either one of them faces their fear he doesn't have shit to do and that he should pay attention to Cage instead of him!
Deal: Dare demands to know how is he supposed to face his fear when he doesn’t know where he’s supposed to face it! The Saint yells back that it will happen when it happens and to stop bitching and start fighting!
Storm: Dare did not like that answer!
Deal: Dare does not like when anyone talks back to him! When you call yourself the Messiah of wrestling you think everyone is beneath you! Dare is still carrying that dumbbell and turns back to face Cage who is slowly getting up. Dare charges at Cage and goes to PUNCH HIM WITH THE DUMBBELL …. CAGE.PICKS UP A BENCH AND USES IT AS A SHIELD TO BLOCK THE PUNCH!
Storm: Dare's hand went into the bench with the weight of the dumbbell behind it! He drops the dumbbell and howls in pain as he might have injured his hand! Dare angrily turns towards Cage who grabs Dare by the head and SLAMS his face on the workout bench!
Deal: Dare is rocked and now Cage leaps up on the workout bench and now leaps towards Dare with a HURRICANRANA! OH MY GOD!
Storm: Great move by Cage as it sent Dare crashing into a nearby treadmill! Cage runs over and STOMPS Dare's head into the treadmill and that didn't sound good!
Deal: Cage now STANDS on Dare’s back while he is face down on the treadmill. Cage looks at the control panel and flips on the power switch ….. THE TREADMILL IS MOVING WHILE CAGE IS STANDING ON DARE’S BACK!
Storm: The treadmill is GRINDING Dare’s face while Cage remains on top of him ….. Cage CRANKS up the speed on the treadmill as it continues to grind Darel’s face! CAGE IS USING THE TREADMILL LIKE A BELT SANDER ON DARE’S FACE!
Deal: Cage continues to turn up the speed on the treadmill as Dare growls in pain! Dare is trying to get out of this and now he rolls his entire body onto the treadmill which shoots him off and causes Cage to go FACE FIRST into the control panel! He lands on the treadmill and is shot off of it like Dare was into a nearby wall!
Storm: Dare sits up and sees his reflection in a nearby mirror and sees his face is BRIGHT RED as Cage tried to take his skin off with the treadmill! There’s a huge cut on Dare’s forehead and blood is coming out of it as both men have already been busted open!
Deal: Dare looks at his wound in the mirror and he is FURIOUS! Cage tried to permanently disfigure him with the treadmill and Dare is not going to let that stand! He pulls Cage up by the throat and CHOKE SLAMS HIM ON THE TREADMILL!
Storm: The treadmill is now DESTROYED and unusable thanks to that Choke Slam and the Saint pulls out his cellphone and makes a call to RAYMOND CUCUMBER?
Saint: HEY CUCUMBER? IT’S THE SAINT! YEAH I KNOW I’M SUPPOSED TO BE REFFING THIS MATCH, BUT HAVE YOU SEEN THE MESS THEY’RE MAKING? THEY’RE TEARING SHIT UP LEFT AND RIGHT AND AT THIS RATE I MIGHT NOT HAVE A HOUSE LEFT WHEN THIS IS OVER! SO THAT FEE YOU HAD TO PAY TCW FOR THEM TO AGREE TO LET ME REF THIS MATCH? IT IS NOW DOUBLE! HEY, YOU KNEW MY SERVICES WOULDN’T BE CHEAP, SO IF YOU WANT ME TO CONTINUE TO STAND BACK WHILE THEY DESTROY MY HOME I JUST GOT BACK, YOU WILL PAY THE TAB AND THANK ME FOR IT! THERE’S NO NEED TO BE LIKE THAT, JUST PAY ME WHAT YOU OWE AND WE’LL BE GOOD! I KNEW YOU’D COME AROUND! PLEASURE DOING BUSINESS WITH YOU!
Deal: Dare overheard the Saint call Cucumber and he isn’t happy about him making calls while he’s reffing his match!
Dare: WHAT THE HELL ARE YOU DOING? WHY ARE YOU CALLING CUCUMBER WHEN YOU’RE SUPPOSED TO BE REFFING MY MATCH! WHAT IS WRONG WITH YOU!
Saint: DON’T YOU WORRY ABOUT WHAT I’M DOING, WORRY ABOUT WHAT YOU SHOULD BE DOING BECAUSE WHAT I DO IS MY BUSINESS, NOT YOURS!
Deal: Dare is LIVID at the Saint and is literally SEETHING as he turns back towards Cage who is trying to get out of the wreckage of the treadmill. He gets to his feet and Dare lifts him up for a SUPLEX INTO THE WALL! That cracked some of the plaster and you can see the look on the Saint’s face as he clearly is going to demand more money from RAGE after this!
Storm: I don’t know how much money they had to offer the Saint AND TCW for him to agree to ref this match, but I’m sure it was a LOT!
Deal: Dare pulls Cage up and tries to whip him into the wall again, but Cage reverses it and sends Dare FACE FIRST into the wall and that causes more damage! The Saint is heard saying off to the side that RAGE is going to go bankrupt paying off all this damage as Cage grabs Dare as he steps away from the wall and drills him with a big right! That knocks Dare towards the gym doors and now Cage uses Dare’s head to SMASH OPEN the doors and boots Dare out into the hallway!
Storm: They’re now free to go anywhere in the Cathedral and there’s no telling what damage they might do! Cage runs over and drives a big elbow into the back of Dare’s head and that knocks him to the floor! Cage runs towards him and hits Dare with a MASSIVE DOUBLE STOMP TO THE BACK!
Deal: Cage rolls Dare over and tries to go for the cover and the Saint has to tell him he needs to face his fear first. Cage asks when is that supposed to happen and the Saint tells Cage it will happen when it happens and he’s tired of answering questions! Cage turns towards Dare who reaches up and GOUGES Cage in the eyes! That slows him down and now Dare grabs Cage and throws him into a nearby elevator!
Storm: The Cathedral has elevators? I didn’t know that! This place is more massive than I thought!
Deal: Dare follows Cage in and tackles Cage against the wall! The elevator door shuts behind them and now it’s just Dare and Cage inside the elevator!
Storm: The Saint is still in the basement and now has to catch up to Dare and Cage! We now get the camera view inside the elevator as Dare is beating down Cage!
Deal: Dare SLAMS Cage’s head against the elevator wall and Cage slumps to the ground! Dare knees him in the face and blood from Cage’s open wound SPLATTERS all over the elevator!
Storm: Some of it got on the elevator camera lens! Damn that went everywhere!
Deal: Dare is BRUTALIZING Cage inside the elevator as being in a confined space with Daniel Dare is not anyplace you want to be, not even one of the toughest men in the wrestling industry in Cage!
Storm: Dare is going off on Cage with rights and lefts and is BERATING Cage as he does! He’s telling Cage he should have never come back to RAGE and he is going to cripple him while his family watches!
Deal: Dare is beating Cage to a pulp inside the elevator and Cage may be OUT! Dare sees Cage is defenseless and now holds up his hand! We all know what that means as Dare goes for the TESTICLE SQUEEZE ….
Storm: What the hell! The lights in the elevator WENT OFF! It’s PITCH BLACK IN THERE!
Deal: What the hell is going on! We can hear Dare screaming to turn the lights back on so he can finish beating down Cage, but we can’t see him …. The elevator lights up again and WHAT IS THAT!
Storm: I don’t know it looks like a video of some abandoned building …. Wait a second, that's RAGE HEADQUARTERS! The windows are boarded up and the doors are chained and padlocked! WHAT THE HELL IS THIS!
Voice: WHAT YOU ARE LOOKING IS ALL THAT’S LEFT OF THE WRESTLING PROMOTION KNOWN AS RAGE! WHAT WAS ONCE A PROUD AND THRIVING COMPANY THAT EMPLOYED THE BEST WRESTLERS IN THE WORLD IS NOW NOTHING, BUT A MEMORY AS THE COMPANY WAS FORCED TO CLOSE IT’S DOORS FOREVER AFTER DANIEL DARE LOST THE RAGE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP TO CAGE!
INTEREST IN THE COMPANY PLUMMETED OVERNIGHT, SUBSCRIPTIONS TO ALL RAGE STREAMING SERVICES WERE CANCELED, TICKET SALES CRASHED, MERCHANDISE DIDN’T SELL AND FANS STOPPED WATCHING ENTIRELY OVERNIGHT!
SHORTLY AFTER, ONE WRESTLING PROMOTION AFTER ANOTHER WAS FORCED TO CLOSE IT’S DOORS FOREVER AS WRESTLING DIED THE NIGHT THE MESSIAH LOST!
Storm: WHAT WAS THAT!
Deal: I don’t know, but that was INSANE! It was some sort of apocalyptic vision of the future of the wrestling industry should Dare lose this match!
Voice: DANIEL DARE HAS FACED HIS FEAR!
Deal: The lights in the elevator come back on and we see Dare balled up in the corner in the fetal position rocking back and forth saying “MAKE IT STOP!” Dare’s fear is that the wrestling industry will be no more if he loses to Cage! He’s now faced it and he can now go for the win!
Storm: The elevator finally reaches the next floor and the doors open. Dare quickly gets off the elevator and turns to curse it out saying it should go back to hell where it belongs! He looks over his shoulder and sees the Saint standing just down the hallway who is waiting impatiently for Dare and Cage to resume fighting.
Saint: CONGRATULATIONS YOU FACED YOUR FEAR! NOW CAN WE TRY TO FINISH THIS MATCH WHILE WE’RE STILL IN 2025?
Dare: YOU WEREN’T ON THE ELEVATOR! HOW THE HELL DID YOU GET UP HERE SO FAST?
Saint: SECRET PASSAGES, THEY’RE ALL OVER THE PLACE, REMEMBER?
Dare: OH YES, THE SECRET PASSAGES! I ALWAYS LOVED THOSE. DID YOU USE THE ONE IN THE SOUTHEAST CORNER?
Saint: OF COURSE I DID. IT’S THE QUICKEST WAY HERE FROM THE BASEMENT.
Dare: I ALWAYS LOVED THAT PASSAGE, MADE MOVING AROUND THIS PLACE SO MUCH EASIER.
Saint: IT’S ONE OF MY FAVORITE THINGS ABOUT THE CATHEDRAL. BY THE WAY YOU MAY WANT TO LOOK OUT.
Dare: LOOK OUT? LOOK OUT FOR WHAT ….
Deal: CAGE EXPLODES OUT OF THE ELEVATOR AND TACKLES DARE INTO A NEARBY TABLE! A vase that was on the table falls off and shatters on the floor!
Cage: OH SHIT! I AM SO SORRY ABOUT THAT!
Saint: DON’T BE! THAT IS A VASE DARE LEFT BEHIND WHEN I KICKED THE SALVATION CHURCH OUT OF HERE! IT’S EXPENSIVE AS HELL BUT IS ALSO AN EYESORE SO YOU DID ME A FAVOR?
Dare: IS THAT MY VASE FROM THE MING DYNASTY FROM CHINA? I WAS WONDERING WHERE I LEFT THAT! IT’S A PRICELESS ANTIQUE!
Saint: NOT ANYMORE!
Dare: CAGE YOU BASTARD! YOU OWE ME A MILLION DOLLARS!
Cage: I THOUGHT YOU SAID IT WAS PRICLESS!
Dare: I JUST PUT A PRICE ON IT AND IT’S A MILLION DOLLARS!
Cage: GOOD LUCK GETTING IT FROM ME!
Deal: Dare explodes into a blind rage and TACKLES Cage to the floor! Dare POUNDS him in the head with a Double Axe Handle, but now Cage MULE KICKS Dare off of him and sends Dare HEAD FIRST down a nearby stairwell! Dare is sprawled out on a landing several steps down and now Cage HURLS himself over the railing and lands on Dare with a SPLASH!
Storm: HOLY SHIT! Cage damn near hurled himself to his death, but fortunately for him he landed on Dare! Blood splattered all over the wall and the Saint is going to have a hell of a time cleaning this up when this match is over!
Deal: You couldn’t pay me enough to help clean up this mess! Cage goes to cover Dare, but quickly stops as he remembers he still hasn’t faced his fear! He pulls Dare up and looks like he is setting him up for the THUNDER CAGE …. Dare blocks it and catches Cage with a HEAD BUTT! That slows Cage down and now Dare lifts Cage up and POWER BOMBS CAGE OFF THE STAIRWAY TO THE FLOOR BELOW!
Storm: Fortunately for Cage there was a table at the bottom of the stairway to break his fall and I say fortunately with a heavy dose of Silverstarian sarcasm because Cage is in a heap!
Deal: I don’t know WHY there would be a table at the bottom of a stairwell, but knowing the Saint he put it there hoping something like this would happen! Dare moves down the stairs as quickly as he can and throws himself on top of Cage for the cover! Now the Saint can count and we get 1 …. 2 …. CAGE KICKS OUT!
Storm: Cage survived that brutal fall from the stairwell to the floor below that sent him through the table, but that is not something you want to try to survive more than once! And Cage has to hope he can face his fear soon because right now he is at a distinct disadvantage in this match!
Deal: Dare wanted that pin, but now he knows he can tee off on Cage and doesn’t have to worry about suffering a pin or being made to tap out as Cage still needs to face his fear. Dare pulls Cage up and heaves him into the Saint’s living room! Cage gets up and Dare sends him HEAD FIRST INTO THE SAINT’S LARGE SCREEN TELEVISION!
Storm: The Saint puts his hand over his eyes and starts shaking his head, muttering to himself why the hell did I agree to this and that Cucumber owes him big time!
Deal: Cage is laid out on the floor and now Dare tries to PUSH THE LARGE SCREEN TELEVISION ON TOP OF CAGE …. CAGE MOVES AND THE TELEVISION CRASHES ON THE FLOOR!
Storm: The Saint throws his hands up and says to himself I know what I’m demanding RAGE buy for me when this is over! Cage is back to his feet and Dare charges at him …. Cage ducks down and FLIPS DARE OVER WITH A BIG BACK BODY DROP THROUGH THE SAINT’S COFFEE TABLE!
Deal: The coffee table EXPLODED as soon as Dare crashed through it and the Saint is looking down at him as Dare lays in the wreckage of the coffee table!
Saint: YOU KNOW WHAT? I HATED THAT DAMN THING! YOU DID ME A FAVOR! BUT YOU STILL OWE ME A NEW TELEVISION!
Cage: PUT IT ON MY TAB!
Deal: Cage sees Dare laying in a heap as he tries to get out of the mess that was once the Saint’s coffee table. Cage goes to move in on him …. THE FLOOR OPENS UP UNDERNEATH CAGE AND HE FALLS INTO IT! WHAT THE HELL WAS THAT!
Storm: A TRAP DOOR! IT WAS A TRAP DOOR! WHAT KIND OF LUNATIC HAS A TRAP DOOR IN THEIR LIVING ROOM!
Deal: YOU KNOW WHOSE HOUSE THEY’RE FIGHTING IN RIGHT?
Storm: OH YEAH THE SAINT’S! I forgot about that for a second.
Deal: I’m sure you did, but let’s focus on the fact that a trap door opened up underneath Cage and sucked him deep into the bowels of the Cathedral! We have NO IDEA where the hell Cage just went to …. Wait, I see him!
Storm: I do too! Cage seems to be in a small room SOMEWHERE in the Cathedral, but we don’t know where that room is!
Deal: Cage looks around trying to find a way out but there doesn’t seem to be an exit …. What the hell, the WALLS ARE CLOSING IN!
Storm: The room is SHRINKING and Cage is trapped with nowhere to go! Cage frantically tries to find a way out …. There’s a video playing on the ceiling above! WHAT IS THIS!
Deal: It’s a video of Cage’s wife Meg and his children Rowan and Liz! They are sitting around a table with an open space for Cage and crying how he left them behind because he cared more about RAGE and beating Daniel Dare than them!
Storm: Cage is locked on this video as now it shows him as a young child after the passing of his sister, talking about how alone he feels without her, and how he became a ghost to his parents as he left them feeling alone as well!
Deal: Now we’re hearing a voice …. It’s the doctor telling him he has a brain tumor and Cage debating treatment for it!
Storm: Now it’s him snapping out of it and saying he will do it after he fights Dare because he refuses to leave the people he cares about alone!
Deal: The voice overs stop and the video shuts off as the walls continue to close in on Cage! He continues to look for a way out, but there is none as the walls are about to FLATTEN HIM ….
Storm: Another trap door opens up underneath and Cage SLIDES out of the room just as the walls were about to close around him!
Deal: Cage looks around, panicked and sweating, trying to make sense of what just happened!
Voice: CAGE HAS FACED HIS FEAR!
Deal: It was his FEAR! CAGE FACED HIS FEAR! Both men have faced their fear and now the Fear Factory is ON!
Storm: Cage exhales a sigh of relief and now tries to navigate his way back to Dare inside the Cathedral!
Deal: Cage is making his way down a hallway of sorts and comes across a door. He kicks it open and goes through where he finds himself standing in front of Dare again! Where the hell did that first trap door take him and how he did end up back here so fast!
Storm: It has to be one of those secret passages the Saint mentioned earlier!
Deal: It has to be because no other explanation makes sense! Both Cage and Dare, bloodied, bruised and still itching to wage war with each have both faced their fears and now the Fear Factory is in full swing!
Storm: The Saint is standing at the end of the hallway watching Cage and Dare stare each other down and he actually looks pleased!
Saint: YOU HAVE BOTH FACED YOUR FEARS NOW THIS IS ANYONE’S MATCH TO WIN! NOW STOP STANDING AROUND AND LET’S DO THIS ALREADY!
Deal: Neither Cage or Dare have to be told twice as just like they did at the start of the match they charge at each other and start beating the hell out of each other! Dare grabs a nearby chair and SMASHES Cage with it! Cage responds by grabbing a painting off the wall and SMASHING IT over Dare’s head!
Storm: They are throwing each other into the wall of the hallway as they continue to batter each other senseless! Dare throws Cage through a door and he ends up in the first floor bathroom! Dare follows him in and throws Cage into the bathtub! He has his hands around Cage’s throat and is CHOKING HIM while Cage claws at his face to break free!
Deal: Dare sees the faucet and turns it on and now water is filling the bathtub! Dare tries to shove Cage’s head under the faucet like he’s trying to WATERBOARD HIM!
Storm: Worse than that I think Dare is trying to DROWN HIM! The tub is filling with water around Cage’s head and Dare has Cage’s head UNDER WATER! DARE IS TRYING TO DROWN CAGE!
Deal: I know this is a no rules match, but I don’t think that includes DROWNING your opponent! Cage is under water trying to fight out but he can’t get his head above water! The Saint has seen enough and is now trying to PULL Dare off of Cage! Dare is REFUSING to let go as he is trying to put Cage away LITERALLY!
Storm: The Saint has his arm around Dare’s neck trying to pull him away from Cage as he says killing your opponent isn’t part of the deal and he’s not going to have someone die in his home!
Deal: The Saint FINALLY pries Dare off of Cage and shoves him back so he can check on him! Cage isn’t moving as his head was under water for a long time! The Saint is checking his pulse and he turns white as a ghost! He says Cage isn’t breathing …. The Saint says Cage is …. He can’t finish his thought ….
Storm: The Saint says Cage is DEAD! Daniel Dare drowned Cage and KILLED HIM!
Deal: NO! NO! This can’t be happening! This has gone too far! It has gone TOO DAMN FAR!
Storm: The Saint looks at Dare who seems totally unbothered by this! He doesn’t care that he just DROWNED CAGE and KILLED HIM!
Deal: The Saint looks up at Dare with pure ANGER in his eyes and begins screaming in his face! He’s screaming that Dare took things too far and now Cage is dead in his bathtub!
Storm: I can’t believe what I’m seeing here! Dare just KILLED CAGE! HE KILLED HIM!
Deal: Cage has been accused of having a death wish in the past, but I don’t think this is what he had in mind! The Saint exits the bathroom saying he needs to call the authorities while Dare looks unconcerned and somewhat PROUD of what he did!
Storm: How can he be proud of THAT! He just killed a man! This is SICK!
Deal: Dare turns his back to the body of Cage and yells at the Saint that he’s not going to help him clean up the body!
Storm: What is wrong with him! That is MESSED UP!
Deal: Dare is now CACKLING HYSTERICALLY as he says this means he wins …. CAGE IS RISING FROM THE BATH TUB! WHAT THE HELL!
Storm: OH MY GOD! CAGE IS A ZOMBIE NOW AND HE’S HUNGRY FOR HUMAN FLESH!
Deal: HE’S NOT A ZOMBIE! HE’S ALSO NOT DEAD! But just like a HORROR MOVIE VILLAIN who won’t stay dead when you thought he was done, I'm going with Jason Voorhees of Friday The 13th when he rises out of Crystal Lake, Cage steps out of the bathtub and now is walking towards Dare!
Storm: Cage looks POSSESSED right now! I’m scared!
Deal: Silence you big baby! Dare still thinks Cage is done for and he has no idea that Cage is ALIVE and on his feet! Dare is still cackling like a hyena to himself as Cage grabs him and spins Dare around to face him!
Storm: Dare’s jaw hits the floor as he can’t believe Cage is alive …. CAGE TACKLES DARE AND BEGINS WHALING ON HIM!
Deal: Dare is trying to cover up but Cage has gone FULLY FERAL as he pummels Dare like a madman! A few minutes ago we thought Cage was DEAD and now he’s beating the shit out of Dare which begs the question was that a RUSE between him and the Saint to fool Dare!
Storm: I don’t know and I doubt either of them will admit to it, but it sure smells that way to me!
Deal: It doesn’t matter now as Cage is PUMMELING Dare! He pulls Dare off the floor and throws him HEAD FIRST INTO THE TOILET! Cage puts Dare’s head on the toilet seat and begins SLAMMING THE LID UP AND DOWN ON IT! He now sticks Dare’s head into the toilet and FLUSHES IT ON HIM! I hope for Dare’s sake that the toilet was empty!
Storm: Cage pulls Dare up and hurls him into the hallway and Dare slams into the wall! Dare bounces back towards Cage who drops him with a FACE SLAM! Cage covers him and gets 1 …. 2 …. DARE KICKS OUT!
Deal: That is Cage’s first attempt at a pinfall after facing his fear, and now it’s all about who can put the other away! Cage grabs Dare by the hair and throws him head first into the kitchen! Dare slams into the dishwasher and Cage runs towards him with a RUNNING KNEE …. DARE MOVES AND CAGE CRASHES INTO THE DISHWASHER!
Storm: Dare opens up the dishwasher while Cage clutches his knee! Dare grabs a plate and SMASHES it over Cage’s head! Cage staggers as Dare grabs a broken piece from the plate he just destroyed and CUTS Cage across the stomach!
Deal: Cage doubles over as that cut deep, now Dare grabs Cage by the leg and places it across the open dishwasher …. DARE SLAMS IT SHUT ON CAGE’S LEG! Cage hits the ground writhing in pain and now Dare picks him up for a DEATH VALLEY DRIVER ON THE KITCHEN COUNTER!
Storm: Cage rolls off to the floor and now Dare covers him! 1 …. 2 …. CAGE KICKS OUT! Dare yells at the Saint saying it was a slow count and the Saint tells Dare maybe if he didn’t move in slow motion he might have gotten the pin!
Deal: Dare is known for trying to intimidate the officials but he isn’t going to intimidate the Saint. That isn’t going to stop him from arguing though and he is making his point known loudly!
Storm: The Saint is making his point just as loudly as these two were MADE to argue with each other!
Deal: The Saint isn’t having it with Dare and says if he wants another round with him they can set a time and place in 2026 but for now he needs to focus on Cage! Dare angrily turns around to face Dare …. CAGE SMASHES HIM OVER THE HEAD WITH A BLENDER!
Storm: Dare DROPS like he was shot as Cage BRAINED him with that blender! Glass is everywhere and I think some of it is wedged in Dare’s skull! Cage moves in, hobbling on one leg and PULLS himself up on the kitchen counter! He stands over Dare and LEAPS OFF FOR AN ELBOW SMASH!
Deal: I don’t know if he leaped off or fell off because his weakened leg couldn’t support his weight! Either way he pulled it off and Cage covers him again! 1 …. 2 …. DARE KICKS OUT!
Storm: Close call for Dare as Cage nearly got him! Dare stands up and Cage drills him with an upper cut! Another one and Dare is reeling! Cage goes to follow up but Dare lashes out with a kick to Cage’s wounded knee and Cage drops like a rock!
Deal: Dare drags Cage towards the dining room pummeling him as he does! Dare picks up Cage and SLAMS Cage on top of the dining room table! Dare climbs up on the dining room table and lifts Cage up for a MESSIANIC PILEDRIVER THROUGH THE DINING ROOM TABLE! HOLY SHIT!
Storm: That table isn’t like the ones you see at a RAGE arena, this a THICK TABLE and dare just obliterated it with Cage’s head!
Deal: Cage is writhing around in pain like a fish out of water, holding his neck which Dare tweaked earlier in the match! Dare now covers Cage and here’s the count! 1 …. 2 …. CAGE KICKS OUT IN TIME!
Storm: Dare can’t believe he didn’t get it! Dare pulls Cage up and prepares for a POWER BOMB …. Cage BACK FLIPS him over and Dare lands on debris from the broken table! Cage now wraps his left arm around Dare’s neck and begins PUMMELING him on the top of his skull with his right!
Deal: Cage is POUNDING those shards of glass from the blender stuck in Dare’s head deeper into his flesh and blood is streaming down his face! Dare reaches back and JAMS his thumb into Cage’s eye and Cage lets go! He stands up and Dare gets back to his feet. Dare moves towards him and Cage quickly responds with a SUPER KICK! It sends Dare’s head into the wall and he hits the floor! Cage covers him and gets 1 …. 2 …. DARE KICKS OUT IN TIME!
Storm: Another close call for Dare, but he’s still alive! Cage can’t believe he didn’t get it and goes to follow up, but Dare catches him with a big right hook! Cage fires back and now they are brawling down the main hallway of the Cathedral!
Deal: The punches are flying fast and furious …. Wait a second there’s that room the Saint was talking about earlier!
Storm: The one he said they are not allowed to enter or bad things would happen?
Deal: That’s the one! It has a big KEEP OUT sign plastered on it and Cage and Dare are fighting right towards it! The Saint is telling them to avoid that room or they will both be sorry, but good luck getting them to listen while they are beating the shit out of each other!
Storm: Cage nails Dare with a big right and that staggers Dare! He fires back and catches Cage in the jaw! That has Cage reeling but he quickly snaps out of it and TACKLES DARE INTO THE DOOR OF THE FORBIDDEN ROOM!
Deal: They literally busted open the door to that room and they both went flying inside! The Saint screams “NOW YOU DID IT!” and follows them inside! The Saint SLAMS the door shut and locks it behind him! He looks at them and yells “YOU DIDN’T LISTEN NOW YOU’RE GOING TO GET IT!
Storm: Who knows what that could mean! I’m looking around the room and I don’t see anything unusual except that it’s poorly lit. I don’t see the big deal ….
Deal: A large television at the end of the room lights up and a video starts to play! What the hell is this!
(Video of horror directors Rob Zombie and Uwe Boll plays on the screen.)
Narrator: TODAY AT THE ACADEMY FOR HORROR MOVIE GREATNESS, WE HONOR VISIONARY DIRECTOR UWE BOLL WITH THIS AWARD FOR LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT IN THE HORROR GENRE!
Cage: NOOOOOOOO! UWE BOLL SUCKS! MAKE IT STOP!
Narrator: WE ALSO HONOR ROB ZOMBIE WITH THE AWARD FOR THE GREATEST REBOOT OF A HORROR MOVIE FOR HIS VISIONARY REMAKE OF HALLOWEEN!
Cage: THIS IS TOO MUCH! TURN IT OFF RIGHT NOW!
Deal: Cage is LOSING HIS MIND as anyone who knows Cage knows he DESPISES Uwe Boll and he wanted to personally track down Rob Zombie and kick his ass for how he BUTCHERED the Halloween remake! Seeing this has to be TORTURE for Cage!
Storm: That video stops and now one starts playing of Daniel Dare dressed like ELVIS at a Karaoke contest …. SINGING?
*Dare on video: MY HEART WILL GO OOOOOOOOOOOONNNNNNNN!
Deal: Dear God it’s a video of Dare singing a CELINE DION SONG! I will never will get this image out of my mind!
Dare: THIS IS SLANDER! THIS IS AI GENERATED SLANDER! MUSIC IS NOISE AND I SURE AS HELL WOULD NEVER SING A CELINE DION SONG! TURN THIS OFF!
Deal: The Saint warned them not to go into this room! This is some sort twisted play on fears they both might have and it appears to be working as the Saint is engaging in EMOTIONAL CRUELTY towards both Cage and Dare!
Storm: They are both sweating profusely as this is clearly some form of torture by the Saint who set this room up just for them!
Deal: I guess he figured if they are going to fight in and destroy his house he is going to find a way to amuse himself in the process ….
(Another video plays and it shows Horror In The High Desert director Dutch Marich.)
Marich: Hi, Horror In The High Desert fans! It’s me, Dutch Marich, and I want to thank you all for enjoying the movies, especially the last one, Majesty. But I recently had an epiphany and realized I HATE making horror movies! So I am announcing I am officially CANCELLING Part Five of the Horror In The High Desert series and going back to my first love, making documentary movies about the greatest Olympic sport of all time …. CURLING!
Cage: NO! DAMN YOU SAINT! THIS ISN’T FUNNY! YOU’VE GONE TOO FAR …. I THINK I’M GOING TO BE SICK!
Deal: Cage is down on all fours DRY HEAVING as the idea of Horror In The High Desert Part Five not being made is too much for him to handle!
Storm: Now ANOTHER video is playing on the television! What else could we see!
Deal: It looks like a government official making a speech? What in the world is going on!
Government official: Today, for the first time in history, the House Of Representatives UNANIMOUSLY voted to make the production, distribution and consumption of pineapple pizza ILLEGAL! The bill immediately went to the Senate where it passed UNANIMOUSLY and then went to the President’s desk where he immediately signed it and then promised that anyone caught violating this federal law will immediately go to prison for LIFE!
Dare: THIS ISN’T FUNNY SAINT! PINEAPPLE PIZZA IS A GIFT FROM THE GODS AND I REFUSE TO LISTEN TO YOU SULLY IT’S GOOD NAME LIKE THIS!
Deal: Dare is HYPERVENTILATING as this video clearly didn’t sit well with him! A light flicks on near Dare and we see a PINEAPPLE PIZZA on a table waiting for him! Dare immediately rushes over to get himself a slice to calm his nerves! He grabs a slice and we hear a BUZZING SOUND …. The pineapple pizza is attached to an ELECTRO SHOCK MACHINE! Dare is being ZAPPED with electricity while he holds the slice but he STILL EATS IT! Damn this man loves his pineapple pizza!
Storm: Even while he’s being shocked with electricity! The Saint has always said enjoying pineapple pizza was a sign of mental illness and he may be on to something!
Deal: Dare finishes the slice and flips off the Saint when he’s done! Neither he or Cage are happy with him right now!
Cage: WHAT THE HELL IS WRONG WITH YOU SAINT! THIS IS TOO MUCH!
Dare: YOU ARE A SICK MAN SAINT! YOU HEAR ME? YOU ARE SICK?
Saint: YOU GUYS WANT SICK? I’LL GIVE YOU SICK!
Deal: The Saint has a box and pulls out what appears to be noise cancelling headphones? Why the hell is the Saint putting on noise cancelling headphones?
Storm: The Saint pulls what appears to be a remote out of his pocket. He points it towards something and clicks a button. MUSIC starts to play …. Oh God Saint you didn’t. PLEASE TELL ME YOU DIDN’T!
Music: I JUST WANT YOU FOR MY OWN …. MORE THAN YOU COULD EVER KNOW …. MAKE MY WISH COME TRUE …. ALL I WANT FOR CHRISTMAS IS YOU!
Deal: DAMN IT HE DID! The Saint is TORTURING Cage and Dare with the most annoying, obnoxious, overplayed holiday song, ALL I WANT FOR CHRISTMAS BY MARIAH CAREY! THIS IS INHUMAN!
Cage: SAINT YOU SON OF A BITCH! THIS IS DEPRAVED EVEN FOR YOU!
Dare: MUSIC IS NOISE AND THIS IS THE NOISIEST NOISE I’VE EVER HEARD! I HATE YOU SAINT!
Saint: WHAT’S THAT? I CAN’T HEAR EITHER OF YOU! DAMN THESE NOISE CANCELLING HEADPHONES WORK GREAT! THEY WERE EXPENSIVE, BUT WORTH EVERY PENNY!
Deal: Cage and Dare are both covering their ears screaming bloody murder and who can blame them as the Saint has piped in Mariah Carey’s GOD AWFUL Christmas song to torture them! This is sick! Twisted! And I think this violates the part in the United States Constitution that outlaws CRUEL AND UNUSUAL PUNISHMENT as NO ONE likes this song!
Storm: Speak for yourself, I think it’s kinda catchy! ALL I WANT FOR CHRISTMAS …. IS YOU!
Deal: YOU NEED HELP! Cage and Dare have their ears covered and are screaming at the Saint to turn the song off and of course the Saint decides to TURN UP THE VOLUME! Cage and Dare now go to the door and are trying to kick it open but the door is LOCKED!
Storm: They are demanding it be open and are kicking at the door trying to break it down! Cage and Dare now both lower their shoulders and BLAST into the door and it opens up! They both go spilling into the hallway and they both look RELIEVED to be out of that room!
Saint: CAGE! DANIEL DARE! YOU HAVE BOTH FACED YOUR FEARS! POORLY! BUT YOU FACED THEM! I HOPE YOU ENJOYED THE SHOW! HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA!
Deal: The Saint is laughing hysterically at what he just put Cage and Dare through and for the first time ever I think Cage and Dare agree with each other as neither of them found this funny! But they don’t have time to worry about that as there is still a match to be won and now the fists start flying AGAIN!
Storm: They are fighting down the hallway and are battering each other against the wall! They have beaten each other half to death this entire time and they still have a lot of fight in them!
Deal: Cage and Dare continue to batter each other and they are making their way towards a GLASS DOOR! Cage and Dare are moving at WARP SPEED as they pummel each other and THEY THROW EACH OTHER THROUGH THE GLASS DOOR! OH MY GOD!
Storm: THAT WAS MESSED UP! These two were already bloody head to toe and now they just sliced each other open even more! There is a pool of blood forming beneath both of them and even more glass stuck in their bodies! How much further are they going to push each other!
Deal: As far as they have to! That’s how far they will push each other! Both men are pushing themselves up and we see they are on the patio that leads to the Cathedral’s backyard! They are now OUTSIDE and will you look at that? IT’S SNOWING! They are outside in the snow and there is a GIANT CHRISTMAS TREE in the back yard with CHRISTMAS GIFTS underneath it!
Storm: And look who’s standing in front of the tree …. It’s SAINTA CLAUS!
Deal: IT IS SAINTA CLAUS! The Saint has put on his Sainta Claus get up and is standing in front of the Christmas tree waving Cage and Dare towards him!
Saint: HO HO HO! MERRY CHRISTMAS TO YOU TWO! Despite the fact you both have turned my house in a war zone and will be paying through the nose to get it fixed, as the official provider of holiday greetings and seasons beatings, as the special referee of this all important match, I decided it was only right that I got each of you a very special CHRISTMAS GIFT! Dare, here is YOURS!
Deal: Sainta Claus hands Dare a box and he quickly opens it up …. EDNA! IT’S EDNA! The barbed wire baseball bat Dare has used on numerous victims over the years!
Saint: Enjoy the gift! If you don't, that's not my problem! Cage, here is YOURS!
Deal: Sainta Claus hands Cage his gift and he opens it up …. It’s a KENDO STICK wrapped with DUCT TAPE AND RAZOR BLADES!
Storm: Both Cage and Dare seem happy with their gifts which goes to show Sainta Claus is WAY BETTER than that fraud Santa Claus! That asshole always forgets the batteries!
Deal: Don’t get me started on that FAKE! But that’s for another day as after beating each other senseless throughout the Cathedral, Cage and Dare are now outside in the back yard, IN THE SNOW, bloodied and bruised with both of them holding a VERY DANGEROUS WEAPON in their hands! The blood pouring out of their numerous wounds is turning the snow beneath their feet bright red and here is a pool of blood around both men!
Saint: What are you two waiting for? You have your gifts, now FUCK EACH OTHER UP ALREADY!
Deal: They don’t need to be told twice as Cage and Dare are now DUELING with their weapons! Dare swings at Cage with Edna but he blocks it away with the Kendo Stick! Cage now swings at Dare who bats it away with Edna! These two are trying to MAIM each other permanently here in the backyard of the Cathedral!
Storm: And the snow is falling harder now! Both men are fighting the blood falling into their eyes and the snow blowing in their face! This match sure has had everything!
Deal: Dare and Cage continue to swing away at each other but are not able to land a shot! Cage takes a wild swing with the Kendo Stick but Dare ducks out of the way! Cage tries to get himself set but his feet slip in the snow and DARE SMASHES CAGE IN THE BACK WITH EDNA!
Storm: Cage HOWLS in agony as the barbed wire digs into his flesh! Dare takes Edna and is now GRINDING IT UP AND DOWN CAGE’S BACK! LOOK AT ALL THAT BLOOD!
Deal: Dare is taking chunks out of Cage’s back with Edna and there is a SICK, TWISTED SMILE ON DARE’S FACE! He is TORTURING CAGE and I THINK HE’S GETTING OFF ON IT!
Storm: Dare derives happiness from the misery of others and this is without question his HAPPY PLACE!
Deal: Cage grabs the Kendo Stick with both hands and takes a desperation swing backwards over his shoulders and gets Dare in the face with it! Cage now pulls the Kendo Stick forward and MY GOD! One of the razor blades got Dare on the side of his face and opened up a HUGE wound!
Storm: Dare recoils in pain and now Cage rushes at him and CROSS CHECKS Dare in the face with the Kendo Stick like a hockey player and Dare goes down! He’s trying to get up but is slipping on the snow and now Cage begins WHALING ON DARE WITH THE KENDO STICK!
Deal: Cage is GOING OFF on Dare and look at Cage’s face! He has gone totally SAVAGE! He may be here physically but mentally he is elsewhere as every facet of what makes Cage who he is and his humanity have taken leave from his mind and has been replaced by a bloodthirsty, ravenous ANIMAL!
Storm: It’s the zombie in him! You know how much he loves those zombie movies! He’s watched so many of them it’s turned him into one!
Deal: You know that’s not possible! Or I don’t think it is! Either way Cage is BATTERING Dare head to toe with that Kendo Stick and is opening a new one each time one of those razor blades makes contact with his flesh!
Storm: Dare tries to sit up and Cage BLASTS HIM OVER THE HEAD! Dare goes down and Cage goes for the cover! 1 …. 2 …. DARE KICKS OUT IN TIME!
Deal: Dare was able to kick out before the Saint counted to three, and did you notice each time the Saint’s hand slapped the snow, BLOOD came shooting up as everywhere these men go there is a pool of blood that follows them!
Storm: I saw that and that is the perfect way to describe this match! A never ending pool of blood! I’m surprised either of these men have any left!
Deal: Cage gets back to his feet and tries to reset as Dare is barely able to stand up! Cage moves towards Dare, Kendo Stick still in tow …. Dare grabs a handful of blood soaked snow and THROWS IT IN CAGE’S EYES! Cage is frantically wiping the snow out of his eyes …. Dare comes up from behind Cage with Edna and is TRYING TO FORCE IT INTO CAGE’S MOUTH!
Storm: Dare has a modified FULL NELSON on Cage and is using it to keep Edna in his mouth! Cage is trying to keep his mouth closed and the barbed wire is SLICING OPEN HIS LIPS!
Deal: Blood is now pouring out of Cage’s mouth and Cage is desperately trying to break out! Cage reaches his hands up and GRABS Edna! The barbed wire is cutting into his hands but he is FORCING Edna away from his mouth! Cage leans forward and now swings his head backwards into Dare’s face! He caught him on the nose and that stuns Dare! He does it again and Dare loses his grip!
Storm: Cage breaks free and turns to face Dare …. Dare raises Edna above his head and BRINGS IT DOWN VIOLENTLY ON CAGE’S HEAD! Cage hits the ground and now the blood is flowing like a river out of his head!
Deal: Dare is standing over Cage with a crazed look in his eyes and I feel like we just witnessed a horrific re-enactment of the scene from The Walking Dead where Negan killed Glen! Only Negan called his weapon Lucille and Dare is WAY MORE EVIL than Negan ever was!
Storm: Cage is down and he isn’t moving as Dare literally split his head open with Edna! A PERVERSE SMILE appears on Dare’s face and now he covers Cage! There is no way Cage kicks out of this!
Deal: The Saint counts and we get 1 …. 2 …. CAGE KICKS OUT! HE KICKED OUT! IT WAS AT THE LAST SECOND BUT DAMN IT HE KICKED OUT!
Storm: HOW! I THOUGHT HE WAS DONE! HOW DID HE KICK OUT!
Deal: Dare is asking himself the same question as he can’t believe Cage survived that! What a scene this is! Two of RAGE’s all time greats, battling it out in the back yard of another all time great, covered head to toe in their own blood as the Chicago snow falls around them!
Storm: The thing is only Dare is on his feet! Cage has next to nothing left and while Dare is beaten down himself, he still has more to give than Cage at this point! It’s going to take a miracle for Cage to pull this off!
Deal: Cage is trying to get to his feet and Dare raises his hand up! That means the TESTICLE SQUEEZE is coming as he wants to end this NOW! Dare charges in for the Testcicle Squeeze …. Cage BLOCKS IT and takes Dare to the ground with an arm bar! He sees the Kendo Stick nearby and places Dare’s hand on it …. CAGE STOMPS DARE’S HAND ON THE KENDO STICK!
Storm: One of the razor blades sliced open Dare’s hand! Cage just cut open his power hand, the one he uses for the Testicle Squeeze and that cut is SICKENING! There is blood everywhere!
Deal: That also snapped the Kendo Stick in half and now Cage’s weapon is useless! But he picks Dare up and delivers a FALCON ARROW on what’s left of it and the razor blades go into Dare’s back! Cage covers him and here’s the count! 1 …. 2 …. DARE KICKS OUT RIGHT BEFORE THREE!
Storm: Now I’m asking HOW DID DARE DO THAT! That would have put away most wrestlers easily!
Deal: Dare isn’t most wrestlers! Neither is Cage! And these men are giving everything they have in this WAR of a match! Cage can’t believe he didn’t get the three count there and seems to be asking himself what is it going to take to defeat Dare!
Storm: You can see his breath in the cold Chicago air as he tries to think of something, anything to put Dare down as nothing has worked so far!
Deal: Cage gets to his feet and again goes to try to put Dare away …. TESTICLE SQUEEZE! DARE HAS THE TESTICLE SQUEEZE ON CAGE! That’s the same hand that got sliced open by the razor blades on the Kendo Stick and blood is pouring out of Dare’s hand as he applies the hold but it seems to be working as Cage is in TORTUROUS PAIN!
Storm: The Saint is standing by Cage to see if he taps out, but Cage is refusing to give in! Dare is screaming at Cage to call it quits while his manhood is intact but Cage will not tap out!
Deal: Normally there would be ring ropes Cage could try to get to but they are fighting outside in the snow so Cage has nothing to turn to except whatever strength he has left! The problem is I don’t think he has much if any left!
Storm: Cage is hanging on, using the strongest part of his body to stay in the fight and that’s his HEART! Cage’s biggest strength throughout his career has always been his heart, but it’s also been his biggest weakness as it has led him to push him further than he should have! This is looking like one of those times!
Deal: The Saint continues to look over Cage to see if he’s going to tap and Cage is still refusing to give in! Dare is squeezing harder and harder and you can only imagine the pain Cage is in right now! Dare is telling the Saint to call the match but Cage screams at him not to even think about it because he’s not done!
Storm: This is PAINFUL to watch! Cage is refusing to give in but he looks to be fading! I think he’s fading!
Deal: HE IS! Cage looks like he is passing out as his eyes are rolling back in his head! He is losing consciousness and now the Saint raises Cage’s hand …. It falls! He raises it a second time and it FALLS AGAIN!
Storm: This isn’t looking good for Cage! One more time and it’s over!
Deal: Dare is screaming at the Saint to raise his hand again! He believes Cage is done and won’t respond! The Saint takes a deep breath and raises Cage’s hand a third time …. IT STAYS UP! CAGE’S HAND STAYS UP! DARE CAN’T BELIEVE IT! THE SAINT CAN’T BELIEVE! THESE FANS IN NEW YORK CAN’T BELIEVE IT! AND I SURE AS HELL CAN’T BELIEVE IT EITHER!
Storm: The fans here in New York City are on their feet cheering for Cage! They want him to keep fighting! They want him to take down Dare!
Fans: CAGE! CAGE! CAGE!
Deal: The sound of the fans chanting for Cage is being piped into the loud speaker system of the Cathedral and they can hear it in the back yard! Cage can hear it and is now pounding his hand on the ground trying to fire himself up as the fans continue to chant louder!
Storm: Cage is trying to WILL himself to overcome the UNGODLY PAIN he is feeling and fight out of the Testicle Squeeze that Dare has shown no signs of letting up on! In fact he’s only putting more pressure on!
Deal: I’ve never seen a more pained expression in my life than the one I see on Cage’s face right now! But I’ve also never seen a look of greater determination either! Cage is trying to force his way to his feet while Dare STILL has the Testicle Squeeze on!
Storm: He’s back on his feet! Cage has somehow forced his way to his feet!
Deal: Cage is back up and now he reaches down to Dare’s hand that has the Testicle Squeeze on and JAMS HIS THUMB INTO THE CUT ON HIS HAND! Remember that’s the hand Cage stomped into the Kendo Stick that got cut open by the razor blades! Now Cage is DIGGING his thumb into that wound and is RIPPING IT OPEN FURTHER!
Storm: Dare is HOWLING IN PAIN and blood is GUSHING out of the wound!
Deal: Cage continues to jam his thumb into the wound and DARE LETS GO! DARE LETS GO OF THE TESTICLE SQUEEZE …. THUNDER CAGE! CAGE GOT HIM WITH THE THUNDER CAGE!
Storm: DARE IS DOWN! HE’S DOWN AND HE ISN’T MOVING!
Deal: CAGE COVERS HIM! 1 …. 2 …. 3! CAGE GOT HIM! HE GOT HIM! CAGE IS THE NEW RAGE WORLD CHAMPION!
**DING**DING**DING**
Stock: LADIES AND GENTLEMEN! THE WINNER OF THE FEAR FACTORY …. AND THE NEW RAGE WORLD CHAMPION …. CAGE!
(Deafening pop from the fans. A video of the fans celebrating the win is projected onto a large screen by the Cathedral’s backyard with chants of CAGE! CAGE! CAGE! erupting again.)
Deal: CAGE HAS DONE IT! Cage has defeated Daniel Dare in what might be the SICKEST and BLOODIEST match I have ever seen but Cage defeats Daniel Dare and is now the NEW RAGE WORLD CHAMPION! HE DID IT!
Storm: What a match! WHAT A MATCH THIS WAS! It had everything you could possibly think of and more! These men threw everything they had at each other and gave us a match for the ages. But in the end Cage prevails and RAGE has a new world champion!
Deal: Dare is sitting in the snow, covered in blood and breathing heavily, taking in the sight of the Saint handing Cage the RAGE World Championship belt and raising his hand in victory!
Storm: Cage looks up at the video showing the fans celebrating back in New York City and raises the belt above his head in acknowledgement! The cheers get even louder as the fans get the ending they were hoping for, Cage is walking out as champion!
Deal: A feud between two of the biggest names in RAGE that has lasted for almost THREE YEARS comes to a head in a match I will never forget for as long as I live. The Saint has pulled out his cellphone and is telling the paramedics to come inside NOW as Dare, clearly in pain, is trying to stand and walk off but is having difficulty doing so while Cage COLLAPSES into the snow as the exhaustion finally overwhelms him!
Storm: Is Cage making SNOW ANGELS or are his arms and legs just moving because of the cold and pain?
Deal: I don’t know, but whatever it is Cage is making a snow angel with his own blood and it’s own way that seems like a fitting end to this match! The paramedics have made it to the back yard and immediately begin working on Cage and Dare as both of these men are going to need serious medical attention after this!
Storm: That’s not all who came out, look who else has joined us!
Deal: It’s the FREAKS ON PARADE! We haven’t seen them in forever! They have come out to the back yard and they have HUGE BOX OF FIRE WORKS! They start lighting them off and we have a Christmas fireworks display to end Year 22! Cage sees the fireworks and says something to the Saint!
Cage: I THOUGHT YOU SAID NOTHING FLAMMABLE!
Saint: I SAID NOTHING FLAMMABLE FOR YOU!
Cage: BASTARD! IT WAS ONE ROOM!
Saint: IT WAS A BIG ROOM!
Deal: The Saint and Cage continue to discuss the flammable items issue as the paramedics continue to work on him as well as Dare. The Freaks are filling the sky with fireworks and this is the perfect way to end 2025 in RAGE! Thank you all for watching Year 22 and we can’t wait to see all of you in 2026! Until then MERRY CHRISTMAS, HAPPY HOLIDAYS AND WE WILL SEE YOU NEXT YEAR!
(The ending credits roll with Cage being loaded onto a stretcher with the RAGE World Championship belt resting on his waist, Dare being wheeled out on a stretcher of his own and the Freaks On Parade continuing to set off fireworks while the Saint looks on.)
[Card]
RAGE Year 22 PPV
Tuesday, December 23rd, 2025
Madison Square Garden - New York, New York
Main Event
RAGE World Championship
-Live from The Saint's Cathedral in Chicago, Illinois on RAGE Vision!
-Fear Factory Match
Special Guest Referee: The Saint
Daniel Dare (champion) vs. Cage
RAGE Bare Knuckles Championship
The Bootslut (champion) w/ Filthy Phil vs. Monster Big Tel
RAGE Scientific Showcase Championship
Doug Devens (champion) w/ Thomas Gordon vs. Nightwalker
RAGE High Stakes Championship
Scott Grayse (champion) vs. Doug Devens w/ Thomas Gordon
RAGE Gauntlet Tag Team Championships
Thee Storm (Lady Giant and Crazy Jenna) (champions) vs. Action Jay Jackson and Gemini w/ Homeless Don
One-on-One Match
-Paid for by Richard Mason
-Live from Saudi Arabia on RAGE Vision!
Steve Hogar vs. Kip Kutler
Loser Leaves RAGE Match
-Handicapped Match
Harvey Adams vs. Sweet FA and Tuppence Banglarron w/ Filthy Phil
Double Jeopardy Prize Steel Cage Match
-Climb the cage - somehow figure out a way to win the briefcase hanging from the rafters to claim the Double Jeopardy prize!
Participants:
Joe Mills
Dana Czech
Monster Big Pat
Monster Big Dave
Monster Big Hamish
Kristian Bane
Harmony Hardin
Sin
Biz MacTavish
Cora
Kristial Ball
Bart the Florida Man
LaPercell Daisy
Dan the Baptist
Lucy
Bobby Bastard
Harold Hartley
Malaboo Dreamstone
Alice Killjoy
Dolly Killjoy
Fifteen
Reginald Van Newton
Shannan Hicks
[Content]
Deal: We are kicking things off here at Year 22 with the Double Jeopardy Cage match! 23 RAGE superstars will be competing inside of this cage to claim the prize that is inside a briefcase that is suspended above the ring! The object is to climb the cage and claim the briefcase and whoever is able to grab it and win the Double Jeopardy prize, it will grant whoever wins it the ability to restart ANY MATCH ONE TIME and there is NO EXPIRATION DATE on this prize!
Storm: That’s a TRUE LEGEND of a prize, almost as good as waking up on Christmas morning and finding Santa Claus left you a Buddy Meyers bath bomb and a super sized box of Corn Flakes under your tree! Neil Puller and his Ricker Fed crap has nothing to do with this!
Deal: Yeah, sure let’s go with that! There is a verifiable WHO’S WHO of RAGE competing in this match. I mean look at all these WORLD CLASS SUPERSTARS competing in this match!
Joe Mills
Dana Czech
Monster Big Pat
Monster Big Dave
Monster Big Hamish
Kristian Bane
Harmony Hardin
Sin
Biz MacTavish
Cora
Kristal Ball
Bart the Florida Man
LaPercell Daisy
Dan the Baptist
Lucy
Bobby Bastard
Harold Hartley
Malaboo Dreamstone
Alice Killjoy
Dolly Killjoy
Fifteen
Reginald Van Newton
Shannan Hicks
Storm: That’s a hell of a list! A total VIP contingent of RAGE AND PRO WRESTLING!
Deal: Every wrestler in RAGE is a VIP of this business! That’s what makes us RAGE!
Stock: LADIES AND BLOODY GENTLEMEN! UP NEXT IS THE DOUBLE BLOODY JEOPARDY CAGE MATCH! THE DOUBLE JEOPARDY PRIZE IS INSIDE A BLOODY BRIEFCASE SUSPENDED FROM THE RAFTERS ABOVE THE RING! THE FIRST PERSON TO CLIMB THE BLOODY CAGE AND GRAB THE BRIEFCASE WILL WIN THE DOUBLE JEOPARDY PRIZE WHICH WILL ALLOW THE HOLDER TO RESTART ONE BLOODY MATCH ANY TIME AT A TIME AND PLACE OF THEIR BLOODY CHOOSING AND THERE IS NO BLOODY EXPIRATION DATE ON THIS PRIZE!
NOW THAT WE GOT THAT OUT OF THE BLOODY WAY LET’S MEET THE BLOODY COMPETITORS!
JOE MILLS
DANA CZECH
MONSTER BIG PAT
MONSTER BIG DAVE
MONSTER BIG HAMISH
KRISTIAN BANE
HARMONY HARDIN
SIN
BIZ MACTAVISH
CORA
KRISTAL BALL
BART THE FLORIDA MAN
LAPERCELL DAISY
DAN THE BAPTIST
LUCY
BOBBY BASTARD
HAROLD HARTLEY
MALABOO DREAMSTONE
ALICE KILLJOY
DOLLY KILLJOY
FIFTEEN
REGINALD VAN NEWTON
AND SHANNAN BLOODY HICKS!
Deal: We are just moments away from this very important match! But now that the wrestlers are inside the cage I notice we are short a few wrestlers as Kristal Ball is nowhere to be found! What is going on with that?
Storm: I don’t know why she wouldn’t be here, but Ball is apparently running late or totally forgot about the match and I doubt she forgot!
Deal: I doubt that too! I also don’t see Harold Hartley either! He was listed as one of the favorites in Las Vegas to win this, but he’s not here either! What is going on?
Storm: Hartley never runs late, I hope nothing happened to him! Same goes for Kristal Ball! What is going on here!?
Deal: That’s two people missing from this match and we have no idea what happened to them! We’ll have to find out later as right now this match is about to start with the 21 wrestlers who did make it to the cage!
**DING**DING**
Deal: Here we go and immediately we have wrestlers going towards the cage wall! Bart the Florida Man makes a quick move to get towards the briefcase, but Monster Big Hamish grabs him off the cage wall and CHOKE SLAMS him to the mat!
Storm: Harmony Hardin is on the top turnbuckle trying to get up the cage but Fifteen comes underneath her and POWER BOMBS Hardin to the mat!
Deal: RVN now runs up and STOMPS Hardin in the head! He calls her a DEFECT for thinking she could claim a prize meant for either him or Fifteen!
Storm: Cora turns and spins. She wipes out both of the Killjoys with a FLYING BODY BLOCK! Cora now turns towards the cage and starts to climb but is quickly cut off by Lucy who grabs her by the shoulder and yanks her back down!
Deal: Lucy tries to climb the cage wall, but Bobby grabs her by the ankle and roughly pulls Lucy off the wall! Lucy angrily shoves him and the former couple are having words with each other, but here comes DTB from behind with a DOUBLE AXE HANDLE to Bobby!
Storm: Monsters Big Dave and Big Pat are slugging it out with Mills and Czech as they all are preventing each other from getting onto the cage! The Double Jeopardy prize is dangling from the rafters waiting for someone to climb up and grab it but that is going to be a tough task for whoever pulls it off!
Deal: Shannan Hicks has LaPecell Daisy above his head and PRESS SLAMS her into the cage! He now flexes his muscles in celebration and screams at everyone in the cage!
Hicks: Y’ALL BETTER GET OUT OF MAHHH WAY BECAUSE IMMA WINNING THIS ONE, DADDY!
Storm: Nice to see Hicks is as confident as ever, but he better pay attention because Bane comes up from behind and THROWS Hicks face first into the cage!
Deal: Malaboo Dreamstone is tied up with Sin and Biz and they are letting each other have it! There will be no teamwork found in this match tonight!
*The action continues for the next several minutes with every wrestler showing out. Mills and Czech show off their legendary teamwork as they take down Big Dave and Big Pat with a combination of a Double Superkick followed by a Double Drop Kick. Big Dave and Big Pat return the favor shortly after that as they threw Mills and Czech over their shoulders, intentionally smashing Mills and Czech into each other before delivering a massive power slam to both.
Fifteen showed off his impressive skills by climbing the cage and leaping off towards Bastard Bobby with a dynamic flying shoulder tackle. Bobby was able to fight back and hit Fifteen with a Fall Away Slam into the cage. Lucy and Dan The Baptist double team Bobby and drop him with a DDT into a Curb Stomp combo, which leads to Bobby getting an unlikely assist from Cora who sends Lucy flying into the cage with an amazing Flying Head Scissors. Bobby got up and dropped DTB with a clothesline, only to find himself swarmed by Fifteen and RVN.
Sin and Biz show off their impressive teamwork against the Killjoys with Filthy Phil cheering them on from the outside. Sin, putting her announcing skills to use during the assault, perfectly narrates the ass kicking Biz and herself lay on the Killjoy’s, throwing the word bloody and some other choice words we will not repeat here at them, clearly enjoying the beating they are delivering. And of course Biz made sure to leave her mark, literally, as she bit both Alice and Dolly on their shoulders, leaving a huge bite mark on them and nearly taking a large chunk of flesh with her.
Hicks and Bane take turns smashing each other’s head into the cage, with Hicks repeatedly asking Bane “DO YOU KNOW WHO YOU’RE MESSING WITH, DADDY?”, a question Bane clearly gets tired of being asked very quickly.
Dreamstone found herself tied up with Bart and LaPercell and that fight proved far more vicious than people expected with all of them hitting what could be considered dirty moves on each other in the process.
There was no shortage of high impact moves as wrestlers such as Mills, DTB, Sin, and Big Hamish all pulling off amazing moves off of the cage well, such as Mills with a Moonsault off the cage onto the Monsters, DTB with an amazing Tornado DDT on Bobby, Sin with a Hurricanrana on Alice and Big Hamish of all people with a massive splash onto Bart the Florida Man who was all over the place during the chaos.
There were several near misses as numerous wrestlers went for the briefcase and failed. Biz came close, Lucy almost got it, RVN made a suicidal leap off of the cage and came within an inch of claiming it, and Big Dave came painfully close before missing it and crashing into several wrestler’s below.
There was no shortage of highlight reel moves, but perhaps the most shocking moment didn’t involve an attempt for the briefcase but something far more controversial involving Cora!
Deal: Cora and Lucy are battling each other tooth and nail as they are bashing each other’s head into the cage! Lucy with a martial arts kick to Cora, who responds with a spinning back fist to Lucy!
Storm: They have really torn into each other! I would love to see them face off in a regular match after this!
Deal: So would I! Lucy with a Knee Strike to Cora, but she quickly follows up with a HEAD BUTT! That knocks Lucy backwards and now Cora starts to climb the cage! She has her eyes on the briefcase as she goes but now Lucy recovers and goes after her! Lucy clocks Cora in the head and drives her head into the cage! Lucy has Cora by the mask and is SMASHING her head into the cage!
Storm: Cora fires her elbow into Lucy’s midsection and that slows her down! Cora now SHOVES Lucy and she is losing her footing! Lucy reaches out for the cage wall to prevent her from falling, but accidentally gets a hold of Cora’s mask and RIPS IT OFF AS SHE FALLS TO THE MAT …. CORA HAS BEEN UNMASKED ….
Deal: IT’S KRISTAL BALL! CORA HAS BEEN KRISTAL BALL UNDER A MASK THIS WHOLE TIME! This explains why we thought Kristal Ball was missing because she was actually disguised as CORA in that mask!
Storm: The fans are SHOCKED as they can’t believe what they just saw! Filthy Phil is FEIGNING surprise like he didn’t know what was going on! He actually yelled at Kristal Ball “WHAT ARE YOU DOING AND WHY ARE YOU WEARING CORA’S MASK!” and I call BULLSHIT!
Deal: I’m also calling BULLSHIT and so is this crowd! They are giving Filthy Phil the business as we just discovered Cora was Kristal Ball in a mask and has been made to pull DOUBLE DUTY by Phil by having her wrestle TWICE at RAGE events and HE’S collecting DOUBLE WAGES for one wrestler!
Storm: The fans are yelling at Filthy Phil and some of them are throwing their empty drink cups and food wrappers at him and are calling him a crook! Filthy Phil is trying to explain himself to the fans at ringside and that is going as poorly as you would expect!
Deal: Filthy Phil is still being pelted with garbage and OH GOD! He just got blasted by a cheese burger from an angry kid in the front row! His jacket is now COVERED with ketchup, mayonnaise, lettuce and onions and now someone takes a container of MUSTARD and SQUIRTS him with it! The fans are not happy with Filthy Phil EXPLOITING poor Kristal Ball and now he is covered in food condiments!
Storm: It serves him right and I hope Kristal Ball is at least getting her share of those wages that Filthy Phil is collecting for himself! What a SCAM ARTIST!
*The fallout from the unmasking of Cora brought a great deal of heat on Filthy Phil as even the wrestlers started calling him out for being greedy and exploiting Cora, prompting the announcers to remark that Filthy Phil is lucky he is outside of the cage while the wrestlers are inside as Filthy Phil would likely be on the receiving end of a serious beating. A few wrestlers even offered to hook Cora up with a good attorney to ensure she gets all the money she’s owed.
As for the match itself, there were several more near misses, including one by DTB who was on the top of the cage and was extremely close to grabbing the briefcase. Bobby climbed up the cage and prevented DTB from grabbing it and was able to hit DTB with the most ring shaking Bastard Bomb of his career on DTB off the cage!
RVN quickly followed Bobby up and delivered a Session Ender off of the cage and Fifteen followed that with a massive splash off of the top rope! All three of them begin working over Bobby and which led to Cora actually “running” in to help Bobby, one of the wrestlers who promised to hook her up with a good attorney, in order to attempt to fight them off.
This led to a massive brawl that saw Sin and Biz getting involved, the Killjoy’s joining in, Harmony Hardin getting involved, Hicks, Bane, Bart, Daisy as well as Monster Big Hamish. Despite Bouts Of Honor being over, it was clear the bad blood between Team Cage and Team Dare still lingered as this brawl took over almost the entire cage. While they all brawled back and forth, this left Mills, Czech, Big Dave and Big Pat alone to battle each other in a match deciding encounter.)
Deal: Big Pat has Czech up and hits him with a CHOKE SLAM! Czech bounces off the mat and Big Pat turns towards Mills who NAILS HIM WITH A SUPER KICK! Big Dave rushes at him and gets a super kick of his own! The Monsters are rocked and now Mills is climbing the cage! He has his eyes on the briefcase and there is no one in his way!
Storm: Mills is climbing the cage as fast as he can but Big Pat and Big Dave are back up and are CLIMBING after him! Mills is almost to the top of the cage, but Big Pat has him by the ankle and is trying to pull him down! Now Big Dave has the other ankle and is doing the same!
Deal: Mills is hanging onto the top of the cage for dear life as both Big Pat and Big Dave are trying to stop him from getting to the briefcase …. HERE COMES CZECH! He’s back up and is climbing the cage towards Mills!
Storm: Czech has gotten between the Monsters and ELBOWS Big Dave in the face! Now he elbows Big Pat! They lose their grip on Mills ankles now Czech climbs up and tells Mills to get on his shoulders!
Deal: Mills nods his head and now he is STANDING on Czech’s shoulders while Czech holds onto the cage! Big Pat and Big Dave once again reach for Mills as he LEAPS off of Czech’s shoulder’s just as Czech takes Big Pat and Big Dave back down to the mat with a DOUBLE CLOTHESLINE … MILLS GRABS THE BRIEFCASE IN MID AIR AND CRASHES TO THE MAT WITH IT! MILLS WINS THE DOUBLE JEOPARDY PRIZE!
**DING**DING**DING**
Stock: LADIES AND GENTLEMEN! THE WINNER OF THE DOUBLE BLOODY JEOPARDY CAGE MATCH AND THE DOUBLE JEOPARDY PRIZE …. JOE MILLS!
(Crowd reacts loudly)
Deal: WOW! WHAT AN ENDING! Joe Mills climbed on the shoulders of his long time partner Dana Czech and made an incredible leap to grab the briefcase to claim victory and the Double Jeopardy prize inside of it! Talk about TEAM WORK!
Storm: Mills is holding up the briefcase in victory and Czech rushes over to congratulate him! Czech is helping Mills to his feet as the rest of the wrestlers clear out of the cage cursing themselves out over the lost opportunity.
Deal: Mills can now restart any match at any time one time with that prize and there is no expiration date so he can use that prize ANY TIME he wants. It can be next week or next year and Mills can plot and plan how to best use it without the burden of a deadline hanging over his head. Talk about a valuable prize!
Storm: We can only guess when and where Mills will use that prize, but whenever and wherever he uses it, you know he is going to make sure he has maximum strategic advantage when he does!
Deal: Mills has been around long enough to know the benefit of such a prize and how to use it to maximum effect. Mills is parading around the cage with the briefcase in celebration as we kick off Year 22 in grand fashion!
~~~
*Stock: The following match is for the RAGE HIGH STAKES BLOODY CHAMPIONSHIP!
(HUGE crowd pop!)
*Stock: Introducing first, from Chicago, weighing in at 254 bloody pounds, he is the reigning RAGE SCIENTIFIC SHOWCASE CHAMPION - DOUG DEVENS!!!
("Ride of the Valkyries" by Wagner plays as Doug Devens makes his way out to boos from the crowd. There is no interaction between Devens and the fans as he makes his way to the ring with his manager, Thomas Gordon.)
*Stock: And now – Ladies and bloody Gents, get ready, because …..
Standing 6’6” and weighing 236 bloody pounds, from Grand Rapids, Michigan
HERE IS…
THE RAGE HIGH STAKES CHAMPION
SCOTT GRAYSE!!!
(Lights go out in the arena, fans give a mixed reaction. The voice of Scott Grayse comes on "Judgement is coming" as "Cult" by Magnolia Park hits and the lights come back on and on the RAGEvision we see the words "C.H.A.O.S" as Grayse hits the curtain and the fans give him more cheers then boos. Scott pulls out Helen, his trusty hammer from inside the front of his pants. Grayse slides in and poses with Helen.)
Daisy: (Makes a surprise cameo appearance, says one line, and then disappears) Oooh, I'd love to see what else Scotty can pull out of his pants!!!
**DING**DING**
Deal: This is one of two matches tonight for Doug Devens. If he's smart, he'll pace himself and resist the temptation to "go mad." The shorter this match is, the more it favors him.
Storm: (Pops a Leucovorin pill to enhance his verbal skills) Indubitably, my dear Vandessa. Thomas Gordon has accompanied Devens to the ring, but Grayse's second-in-command, Kristian Bane, is conspicuous by his absence.
Deal: I noticed that too. And Grayse and Devens-- WHAT THE HELL??? SANTA CLAUS just JUMPED into the ring and SWUNG a GIANT CANDY CANE into both Devens and referee John Ellers!
Storm: Were they on the Naughty List?
Deal: I have no idea. Wait, WHY am I answering this question?!
Storm: I don't think that's the REAL Santa!!!
Deal: (Sarcastically) REALLY???
Storm: I think that's KRISTIAN BANE dressed up as Santa!
Deal: Sherlock Holmes is on the case...
Storm: I prefer to think of myself as Carmen Sandiego.
Deal: Now "Santa" Bane puts Grayse on top of Devens and shakes Ellers out of his stupor.
*Ellers: 1...2...3!
Deal: DEVENS with a shoulder up. "SANTA" can't believe it!
Storm: Now Ellers ORDERS "Santa" to the back or he'll STRIP Grayse of the High Stakes Title and AUTOMATICALLY AWARD IT to Devens.
Deal: DEVENS takes advantage of the distraction with a neckbreaker on Grayse from behind and a cover.
*Ellers: 1...2...
Deal: Grayse kicks out as Bane storms to the back.
Storm: What is Grayse doing now?
Deal: He exits the ring and grabs an iPad from one of his fans in the front row.
Storm: They call themselves the Grayselanders.
Deal: Cute. But what is Grayse doing with that iPad?
Storm: He's entering something into CHATGPT!
Deal: NOW I've seen everything. Grayse is consulting AI to determine his next move.
Storm: Will it help?
Deal: (Ducks out of the way) Grayse JUMPS onto our table and NAILS a SPLIT-LEGGED MOONSAULT from the table to INSIDE THE RING on Devens!
Storm: We've never seen THAT from Grayse before!!!
Deal: (Shrugs) I guess ChatGPT told him to do it. And Grayse with the cover...
*Ellers: 1...2...3!
Deal: Not quite!
Storm: A frustrated Grayse scrambles back to the outside and enters something into ChatGPT again.
Deal: CORKSCREW LEGDROP by Scott Grayse - always a classic - and another cover.
*Ellers: 1...2...3!
Deal: Devens gets his foot on the ropes right before the 3.
Storm: Grayse is pulling out moves we've never seen from him before.
Deal: All thanks to ChatGPT, which he's using again to determine his next step.
Storm: Now Grayse is cackling, like he saw something funny on the ChatGPT prompt, and he has a VICIOUS look in his eyes.
Deal: TESTICLE SQUEEZE by Grayse. He's laughing like a hyena at this tribute-slash-mockery of the man who stopped his title reign at 517 days.
Storm: According to ChatGPT, Devens faced Dare before in the BWFE and actually defeated him. Our current ring announcer, Robert Stock, was Devens' manager. Dare would not be seen again for quite some time.
Deal: Devens is fading fast. Grayse LETS GO, STEPS BACK, and goes for the LIGHTS OUT SUPERKICK!
Storm: But Gordon TRIPS Grayse, GRABS Ellers, and THROWS the iPad to Devens behind Ellers' back!
Deal: Devens CLOCKS Grayse in the head with the iPad! And it malfunctions on contact, with Siri now repeating "DON'T GO MAD!" in a male British voice.
*Ellers: 1...2...3!
**DING**DING**DING**
*Stock: The winner of the match and NEEEEEEEEEEW RAGE HIGH STAKES CHAMPION - DOUG DEVENS!!!
Deal: Devens gets out of there QUICKLY as he now has to concentrate on Nightwalker.
Storm: The fans are booing the result. They're 100% in support of Grayse in this one.
Deal: Be that as it may, Doug Devens now possesses the belt that allows him to trade it in for a shot at any title he wants in RAGE.
Storm: If that is what he wants to do.
Deal: Scott Grayse held the High Stakes Championship for SEVERAL MONTHS and NEVER cashed it in. A missed opportunity to face Daniel Dare one more time? We'll never know. Because Doug Devens now holds the title, and that makes the Church an ESPECIALLY dangerous threat!
~~~
Deal: Once again Dare has his knives out and this time it’s for Harvey Adams.. Not only does Harvey find himself in a Loser Leaves RAGE Match, but he’s facing his daughters!
Storm: Yep, that is pure evil – or genius, depending on which side of the cosmos you’re sitting.
Deal: This must be horrible for ALL the competitors. Either Harvey Adams goes or both of his daughters do!
Storm: And there’s no way Stinker is going to let that happen. He’d sooner put salt on his corn flakes than let two lovely earners like Sweet FA and Tuppy go.
Deal: Yes, He’s already seen his income cut as Cora was revealed to be Kristal Ball! Anyway, enough about him, let’s pass things over to Stock as this one is about to get under way.
Stock: Righto, listen up, you bloody lot! This next bloody match is a “LOSER LEAVES RAGE MATCH”! Too bloody right it is. And just WHICH sod is bloody leaving? Well it’ll be EITHER….
Ladies and bloody gents – especially you gents, RAGE is now proper bloody proud to bring you – with a combined weight of an earth-shattering and totally incredible 235 bloody pounds; it’s T'n'T! - Lucky Tuppy and Tiffany "Sweet FA" Adams - The Sweet T’s!!
To the accompaniment of Neil Diamond - Sweet Caroline (Audio) Tuppy and Tiff (SFA) emerge through the curtain. Both blondes smile excitedly as they wave to the fans. The waves change to arm sways as they lead the fans into chanting the chorus along with the added “so good!” thrown in.
The girls are ‘dressed’ in plunging neckline one pieces which have absolutely no sides to them whatsoever. Sweet FA has pink lightning bolts on hers and Tuppy has blue ones. They both wear white cowboy boots with the same coloured lightning bolts.
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They strut down to the ring blowing kisses to the crowd, pausing occasionally for pictures.
Once in the ring they make a point of shaking the referee’s hand before taking their places in their corner, still smiling.
Stock: Bloody hell! OR!!!…. facing them…. hailing from Pittsburg, PA and weighing in at 285 bloody pounds, he is...HARVEY ADAMS!
("Harder, Faster, Better, Stronger " hits as Adams strolls to the ring like he owns the place….which he pretty much does. He enters the ring and poses as white pyro goes off over his head.)
Deal: And both girls rush over to give their dad a hug!
Storm: They’re probably secreting weapons on him so that he gets disqualified.
Deal: They are NOT! Besides, in those outfits those bimbos couldn’t possibly secrete anything.
Storm: Ah, but...no, that’s a fair point actually.
Deal: Terry Dale is our match official. He’s good to go and calls for the bell.
**DING**DING**
Storm: And …. nothing.
Deal: No, the girls back up and decide that they are going to tag as that’s the fair ‘Super Face Megastar’ thing to do. Harvey though won’t hear of it. He’s telling them to BOTH stay in the ring. Filthy Phil is loudly seconding that, pointing out that there was nothing in the rules about it being a tag match. Nerison has a word with Stock.
Storm: Yeah and Stock says that BOTH girls HAVE TO BE IN THE RING as that’s what Dare intended.
Deal: Tuppy apologises to Dale AND Harvey as she gets back into the ring. There’s STILL no action though.
Storm: And that’s not good enough for these fans OR for Stock. He’s telling them that if they don’t start NOW then all THREE will be LOSERS and kicked out. Adams immediately charges! Running clothesline. That flattens Tiffany. Tuppy darts forward to Spear Harvey, but he bends to catch her around the middle and Suplexes her over ONTO Tiff!
Storm: He ain’t messing around. It makes sense. If the girls AND him were going to be kicked out he may as well fight to save one of them – himself.
Deal: Let’s not forget that Adams only discovered he had a daughter – Tiffany, this year. So they aren’t exactly that close. As to Tuppy, she’s an adopted daughter. On the other hand, both girls are very impressed with Adams and do indeed seems to love him as the father he is. Then again, they aren’t the sharpest tools in the box.
Storm: Now Adams drops to pin BOTH!
Dale: ONE! - TWO!!
Deal: And Stinker has Rakshasa reach in and pull Adams backwards by the ankle! The girls both throw up an arm, but whether they’d have been in time is now academic.
Storm: Now normally Adams would be going off on one about that, but he’s shrugging it off. He stands and waits for both girls to stand. They then do Rock-Paper-Scissors for absolutely no reason that I can determine and Tuppy runs in to attack with a Missile Drop Kick - a REAL one! Harvey is knocked back into the ropes. He rebounds and jumps over Tuppy to charge at Tiff – who turns away to cover her face! NO! It’s a back kick!
Storm: And it catches Harvey square in the balls!
Deal: Harvey doubles and folds to his knees. Tiff turns around – horrified and runs over to apologise.
Storm: She should be attacking him not saying soothing words!
Deal: And that’s exactly what Stinker is telling her. He’s pounding a fist into the other palm and shouting at the two bimbos that this is their livelihoods at stake. And his!
Storm: It’s a fair point.
Deal: And Harvey suddenly strikes to drop Tiff with a jaw-breaker! In comes Tuppy! Running knee to the jaw!
Storm: And Stinker is slapping the apron in relief. Seems his bimbos may have finally woken up. Of course, how long they stay awake is an entirely different matter.
Deal: Adams drops backwards and Sweet FA twines her legs around his head!
Storm: That’s a proper Triangle Hold is that! A REAL submission move! How in the name of Neil “By Gawd” Puller did she do that?
Deal: Not a little ironic that Harvey has been tutoring these girls and now he’s seeing just how much they’ve learnt first hand. Oh, now Tuppy has the other arm and is applying a nasty wrist lock!
Storm: And those HURT!
Deal: Yeah, Harvey is suddenly up against it and try as he might can’t liberate himself. NO! He manages to pull out of Tuppy’s grasp, but she’s straight back on the arm and now seeking to hyper extend the elbow!
Storm: Looks like Harvey decided to teach them the extra painful moves.
Deal: And he’s certainly feeling it. Dale goes to a knee and asks - Does he quit!
Storm: Nope. He’s using his legs to crab around. He may be being throttled and faced with a broken arm, but he still weighs more than both bimbos combined!
Deal: Yes and he’s using that extra muscle to swivel around and – Foot to the ropes!
Storm: He did it!
Deal: Dale calls for the break and the two girls immediately release Harvey.
Storm: Stinker sure liked that – better than ice cold milk on his corn flakes, but NOT the clean break. He’s trying to convince those girls that they need to keep those holds on to the last second. Not sure he’s getting through to them though.
Deal: They’re bimbos. There’s very little chance that he is.
Storm: Yeah. That True Legend Harvey Adams is back up and applauding his girls’ efforts. Huh. Anyone would think that he didn’t want to win.
Deal: Or, it could be mind games: lull the pair into a false sense of security and then strike. With those two, that wouldn’t be difficult at all.
Storm: True. That’s probably it. See? He’s pretending to struggle for breath.
Deal: But they aren’t attacking, despite Stinker’s urgent entreaties. They’re telling him that it wouldn’t be fair and that Super Face Megastars never do stuff that’s unfair. Yeah, that went down real well with Phil.
Storm: But Harv darts forward! He scoops Tuppy up and DUMPS her! Now he rolls her up as Tiff is still arguing with Stinker!
Dale: ONE! - TWO!! -TH’
Deal: Sweet FA! She leaps in to crash into Harvey and break it up!
Storm: And Stinker is wiping the sweat from his brow. That was CLOSE.
Deal: All three roll to their feet. Tiff checks on her ‘sister’ and they are again good to go. Harvey waits in the middle of the ring. Tiff circles one side of him, Tuppy on the other. They both rush in and Harv steps back to neatly direct their heads – TOGETHER!
Storm: Damn fine Double Noggin Knocker there. True Legend standard was that.
Deal: The girls are reeling. Harv trips Tiff. She lands hard on her ass. He then grabs Tuppy. Across his shoulders and -
Storm: Samoan Drop!
Deal: He bridges!
Dale: ONE! - TWO!! -TH’
Deal: Again! Tiff gets in there in time. This time with a Twisting Bodyslam. Okay, she’s really NOT that big and it wasn’t what you’d call an emphatic slam, but it was enough and that’s what matters.
Storm: Hey! Look at that! Tuppy just slid to the side and grabbed one of Harv’s legs!
Deal: Tiff grabs the other! They peel them back over his head. They have him pinned!
Storm: Schoolboyed!
Dale: ONE! - TWO!! -THR’
Deal: Kick out!! Harvey powers out of that scattering both girls.
Storm: Yeah, and Stinker again slaps the apron in frustration, but that was close AND actual teamwork; not True Legend teamwork, but teamwork nonetheless.
Deal: Everyone is back on their feet. Adams is now smiling. He takes up a sideways, defensive stance and beckons his daughters to him. Tiff rushes in and jumps! Missile Drop Kick!
Storm: Misses! Adams was NEVER gonna get caught by that.
Deal: No, but as he twists aside Tuppy slides in to upend him!
Storm: That was just plain sneaky.
Deal: But Adams drops on top of her and still smiling pins her arms to the mat! She’s pinned!
Dale: ONE! -
Storm: See that? True Legend skill, is that.
Dale: TWO!! -
Storm: No way is she shifting Harvey. He’s twice her weight, vastly experienced and has ALL the True Legend skills. She’s toast.
Dale: THR’
Deal: Tiff! Sweet FA slams into him, grabs his head and rolls over to drag him off Tuppy- who immediately pops back up. Harvey rolls with the impact and flings Tiff into the ropes, He rises to a knee ready to follow up, but Tuppy connects with a lariat!
Storm: Yeah, she’s a sneaky one alright….for a bimbo.
Deal: Adams pitches forward. Tiff just manages to spread her legs wide so that Harvey misses them and his head hits the deck instead. Tiff scoots forward to sit on the back of his head!
Storm: She’ll never get a pin like that, but the fans don’t care. Those outfits are totally thong backed.
Deal: Hold on, Tuppy is trying to fold Adams’ legs. She is! She pulls his legs up then bends them at the knees to pass the feet to Tiff, who tucks them under her arms! Just LOOK at Adams’ bent back now!
Storm: A submission? They’re actually going for a submission?
Deal: Looks that way as Tuppy now sits, her back pressed against Adams’ thighs so her can’t kick out! And his back is being folded in half! Okay, look, those bimbos are pole dancers. Their backs fold like paper, but Harvey’s? Not so much. That looks seriously painful.
Storm: Yeah, positively unnatural! Come on, Harv, you’ve made your girls look good. There’s no need to drag things out any longer; so kick out already!
Deal: Dale is right there. He kneels to check on Harvey. Does he quit?
Storm: And end his career? Are you from Barsoom? No, if anyone is going to quit it’s one of those bimbos. Seriously RAGE doesn’t need so many bimbos. We could lose those two and not even notice. Harvey Adams? He’s a True Legend! You don’t go around losing True Legends. That’s not just careless, that’s unforgivable!
Deal: Don’t panic. Yet. Harvey isn’t tapping.
Storm: I knew he wouldn’t.
Deal: But he’s not breaking free either, but how can he?
Storm: With True Legend power! That’s how.
Deal: Stinker is yelling at Tuppy to brace harder and push against Harvey’s knees. At the same time he demands that Tiff lean back.
Storm: That’s a LOT of instruction for those two. They’ll never be able to -
Deal: HE TAPS! HARVEY ADAMS TAPS OUT!!!
Storm: NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!
**DING**DING**DING**
Stock: Ladies and bloody Gents, you WINNERS and NOT leaving RAGE – The SWEET T’s – Tiffany “Sweet FA” Adams and Tuppence “Tuppy” Banglarron-Adams! Which bloody means ….HARVEY ADAMS IS THE BLOODY LOSER AND MUST LEAVE RAGE!!!
Deal: The fans are in shock.
Storm: I’M in shock, never mind them!
Deal: Daniel Dare must be cackling his socks off right now. Harvey Adams is OUT of Rage and at the hands of his own daughters! They quickly release that savage pin and groaning Harvey rolls to his left. Both girls kneel there, looking at him in shock, while outside the ring Filthy Phil punches the air in delight. Harvey tests his back and then slowly stands.
Fans: HAR-VEY! HAR-VEY! HAR-VEY! HAR-VEY!
Deal: Now tears rolling down their faces, Tiff and Tuppy rush forward to embrace him. He in turn hugs them. There’s no animosity, no recriminations, no argument. Harvey then leans over each in turn to kiss the top of their head and then peels them off him so he can RAISE THEIR ARMS! Harvey Adams is PROUD of his daughters.
Storm: Hold on, common sense is prevailing. He’s calling for a mic. It’s always wise to hear a True Legend speak. So here’s where we get the killer twist. You just KNOW that Adams always has a killer twist in store.
Adams: Thank you. Thank you all. It’s been FUN. It’s been WILD. It’s been MEMORABLE.
Fans: HAR-VEY! HAR-VEY! HAR-VEY! HAR-VEY!
Adams: It was GOOD. BUT, but it’s time for me to move on AND….
Fans: HAR-VEY! HAR-VEY! HAR-VEY! HAR-VEY!
Adams: I can do so happily knowing that RAGE has a positive future. It does, because you are LOOKING AT THAT FUTURE! My daughters; Tiffany and Tuppence. Let me tell you – no father could be prouder. HERE! Here is future!!
Deal: Harvey raises the hands of his daughters in victory!
Fans: A-DAMS! A-DAMS! A-DAMS! A-DAMS!
Deal: Now all three Adams are smiling. Both girls reach up on tip toes to kiss their father’s cheek.
Storm: Damn it. It’s so emotional – reminds me of the Silverstar family reunion.
Deal: We’ve just witnessed the end of an era and possibly the dawning of a new one. An impressive performance – In a handicap match it has to be remembered, but still – perhaps this IS an indicator of things to come. As to Harvey Adams, we wish him every success and happiness in whatever he decides to do next.
Storm: Too right! True Legends never die. Just ask Buddy Meyers.
Deal: And now it’s time to turn the dial, all the way to BRUTAL. Yes. It’s Bare Knuckles time.
Storm: Bring it on! Who doesn’t love some extreme violence with their corn flakes?
Stock: And NOW! Ladies and bloody Gents, it’s time for some serious bloody carnage as we put the RAGE Bare Knuckles Championship on the bloody line! Your challenger…..MONSTER BIG BLOODY TEL!!!
(Monster by Automatic plays as the fans start booing with Monster Big Tel walking to the ring with a purpose.)
Stock: And here is your reigning bloody champion…. for those of you of a delicate disposition, for those with a weak bloody heart and any children watching – look away NOW, because - Standing 5’10” in her stripper bloody heels and weighing in at 115 pounds – Here is – THE BOOTSLUT!
My Mind Still Speaks by Misery Loves Company hits and the curtain parts. Vile pulls out a large, wheeled suitcase. She stands it vertically in the middle of the ramp and then unzips it. The Bootslut crawls out. She pulls from the case a plastic bottle of cola. She shakes it frantically in time with the music, then opens it spraying the crowd who jeer and boo. Uncaring, The Bootslut rubs the beer bottle lasciviously against her pussy before raising it to her mouth to vulgarly lick the bottle and drink what remains. She then retrieves a pile of brown paper bags. To the massive boos of the crowd she struts down to the ring passing out bags to the ‘ugly’ fans so that they can put them on their hideous faces. She spits out the cola in a wild spray at the first fan to complain. Laughing, she moves on only to pause halfway to thrust her tits at some unsuspecting fan. She insults his manhood, hands him the last bag and then turns away to a chant of “ZIP IT!” from the crowd.
In entering the ring The Bootslut makes a point of sliding back and forth along the middle rope so that it rubs against her pussy before stepping in to grind her exposed ass against the turnbuckle. After which she strides over to the ref and grabs their groin only to quickly release the hold laughing at the ‘nothing’ that was there. Finally she takes to her corner.
Deal: As charming and sophisticated as ever.
Storm: I think she may be part fish.
Deal: I dread to ask….why?
Storm: They don’t wear clothes either.
Deal: Right. But there’s no escaping the fact that The Bootslut IS to all intents and purposes, naked. The few strategically places pieces of electrical tape that she’s “wearing” hardly qualify as clothing.
Storm: But she is wearing a hood!
Deal: Yeah, that can be zipped shut. Not the smartest choice. You have to believe that Stinker had a hand in all that.
Storm: OR – she really IS a slut: one that doesn’t eat all her corn flakes. They’re the worst.
Deal: Tom Nerison is our referee and he doesn’t look at all impressed with the Bootslut’s antics so far. Something tells me she’s going to need a LOT of antics tonight as Big Tel measures 6’1” and weighs in at a formidable 330 pounds. That’s almost three times the muscle that she has! Plus, while she is technically only giving away 3” in height, that’s only due to those ridiculously tall spiked heels. Without them, I guess she’d be about 5’4”. So no way does she have his reach. Still, she is totally ruthless, so if I were Tel, I wouldn’t underestimate her.
**DING**DING**
Deal: There’s the bell and Big Tell immediately charges. It’s a Running Clothesline that -
Storm: Misses! She ducked and rolled.
Deal: Luckily for her or this would have been a VERY short fight. Now Tel wastes no time. He spins around, growls at the naked girl and barrels forward once again.
Storm: He jumps, twists and -
Deal: Senton Bomb! NO! She again rolls aside.
Storm: Well, she sure ain’t running; not in them boots.
Deal: Tel picks himself up. His mood is NOT improving. He takes a more measured approach now, stalking her, using those long arms to full effect, seeking to cut off any escape. And she rolls FORWARDS! Forwards to slam a foot into his balls! And just listen to this place. The sound of groaning fills it.
Storm: Everyone felt that! Except Stinker – he’s cheering like crazy.
Deal: And not the Bootslut. Tel doubles. She rolls back and kicks straight up! A dagger-like heel stabs across his cheek!
Storm: He’s cut and it’s a nasty one!
Deal: Tel staggers back still doubled in pain from that savage kick to the vitals. The Bootslut stands, saunters forward and rolls her head around. That thick braid whirls around and – with a flick of the head she slams that weight at the end into the side of his head!
Storm: Right on the temple!
Deal: Tel stumbles. He drops to a knee. His arms flail to the side. I don’t think he even knows where he is right now, but a hand finds the ropes and he pulls himself towards them. The Bootslut calmly follows. She steps, spins and a Spinning kick rakes across his chest!
Storm: Those heels are pure evil! She cut him AGAIN! Yeah, much to Stinker’s delight.
Deal: Yes, Tel now has a long line seeping blood right across his chest. And she’s not finished! She spins again to – NO! It was a fake. Tel buys it bringing up both arms to block, but instead she stamps down! That spike heel goes right THROUGH the toe of his boot!
Storm: Let’s hope he’s part Dalgurnian and only has 3 toes, otherwise he just lost some.
Deal: Tel hops back. The Bootslut strikes again – Bellringer. Tel is stunned! She slides out between the ropes to walk along the apron. She slaps her bare ass and flicks off the fans before taking up position directly behind Big Tel at the corner and …
Storm: Tag Rope! She’s looped the tag rope around his neck!
Deal: And is now doing her absolute damnedest to strangle him! Tel is quickly turning red.
Storm: And not because he’s mad – which he probably is.
Deal: Tel is trying to pull the cord free, but she has it so tight that he simply cannot get his meaty fingers under it! He’s waning! He’s sinking down! Can she have totally DOMINATED and HUMILIATED Big Tel so quickly?
Storm: Sure looks that way to me. What was that you said underestimating? Every inter-galactic space pirate knows that you NEVER underestimate a naked girl with a hood on. It’s just not done.
Deal: I’ll just take your word for it.
Storm: You should!
Deal: Tel is dropping right down. He’s now sitting on the bottom rope and that seems to be the only thing that’s keeping upright. Well, that and the cord that’s cutting so deeply into his neck. Nerison raises an arm. It drops!
Storm: Probably because he’s stopped breathing. That’ll do it most times.
Deal: Again Nerison raises an arm – the other. And that….
Storm: Falls! He is DONE! TOAST! FINISHED! Let this be a lesson to the entire roster; no one messes with a naked girl that wears a hood!
Deal: I can’t believe it. Of all the ways I thought that this match would play out, this most assuredly, wasn’t one of them.
Storm: That’s because you didn’t consult me beforehand.
Deal: And now Nerison tries the arm one more time. If this falls, so will Big Tel. The Bootslut will release the cord and he’ll fall to lie there for the inevitable 10 count. He lifts the arm – AND IT SHOOTS UP AND BACK. He grabs Boots’ braid and drags her over the ropes! He slams her down onto the mat in front of him and then stamps down on her tits!
Storm: BIG target, and luckily he used his good foot.
Deal: Boots bounces, cringes and rolls away covering her breasts as Tel slumps back. That took everything he had and now he’s gulping in great lungfuls of air. You have to wonder if he regrets his choice now. Tel finished sixth in BOH and that permitted him to make a choice. He elected to face The Bootslut for the Bare Knuckles belt.
Storm: He should have taken that Double Jeopardy prize instead. At least then he’d still have all his toes.
Deal: The Bootslut gets up and asks Nerison to check her tits! He looks very uncertain. She presses herself against him and – SHOVES HIM - backwards into Tel!
Storm: No Disqualifications in Bare Knuckles, as Buddy Meyers always said.
Deal: As Tel pushes Nerison aside The Bootslut grabs the top rope and JUMPS to send both feet into Tel’s head!
Storm: He’ll be BLIND!
Deal: NO! Tel JUST squirms aside and then lunges to grab her by the throat. He pulls her in to – NO!! She knees him in the balls. Tel groans, but STILL somehow grabs HER groin to LIFT HER! Over the ropes he dumps her!
Storm: To bounce down off the apron. Lucky those big tits broke her fall.
Deal: Now Big Tel permits himself a grimace of pain. Two deep breaths and he’s good to go. Damn, that is one tough man. He’s completely ignoring all those cuts and bruises.
Storm: But he IS limping. Losing toes tends to do that though.
Deal: Now Boots gets back to her high heeled feet, but Tel drops down and snatches up a chair! She sees that and pulls an axe handle out from under the ring! Tel limps around. She can’t ruin; so even that pace is enough to catch her. Now he draws back, swings and -
Storm: BLAM!
Deal: She met the chair with the axe handle! It dented the chair! Oh, but Tel quickly reverses and slams the dented chair into her shoulder sending her crashing into the apron! She immediately pushes away from the apron – and gets clobbered across the back of the head! Down she goes.
Storm: Yeah, but only to all fours. She’s tough too.
Deal: Tel boots her in the ribs. That sends her almost UNDER the apron. She twists though and hammers the end of the axe handle down onto his injured foot! More blood spurts out! Tel howls in pain and hops back. Boots pulls herself fully out from the apron curtain and advances on Tel. She brings the handle back for a home run hit and – SWINGS!
Storm: BLAMMO!! That’s bigger than a BLAM, just in case you were wondering.
Deal: Tel met that swing with one of his own and it sends her axe handle spinning away. And the chair BREAKS! Tel casts it aside and limps forward to grab her by that braid. He hammers her head into the top of the barrier! She falls back – stunned. Tel SPITS on her – to cheers form the crowd. Seems they have a favorite and it’s not her.
Storm: Well, she is naked AND wearing a hood. That’s always a No-No.
Deal: Tel limps off – off to pull a table from under the ring. He slides it into the ring and it’s followed by a chair! The fans are getting real loud now, but LOOK! The Bootslut is back up and pulls a large bag from under the ring – a bag of -
Storm: Nails! Just look, some of them are poking through the bag!
Deal: Boots clambers back into the ring, bag in hand. Tel follows – with a bicycle chain in hand!
Storm: Nasty!
Deal: Very. The two unflinchingly head to the centre of the ring. Tel swings the chain!
Storm: Ducked!
Deal: Now she swings the bag! Tel sways back and the weight of the bag spins her around. It must be really difficult trying to keep your balance wearing heels like those.
Storm: And Tel whips her ass!
Deal: Blood flies! She spins around to again swing the bag- right into the side of Tel’s face!
Storm: What face???? She ripped most of it away!
Deal: The left side of Tel’s face is just a mask of blood now. You can see bits of flesh hanging off! And Tel slowly turns back to LASH her across the tits!
Storm: In fairness she was thrusting them in his direction.
Deal: They’re cut! More blood sprays around. And Tel swings again ripping a line across her stomach! A fourth! He pulls back for another, fourth strike that – NO!! She snaps out a kick! That stabs the knee! Tel’s leg buckles and he falls into -
Storm: - The bag of nails! She’s picking him apart – first the foot, now the knee! Hey, and Stinker is loving this.
Deal: And she’s paying a heavy price for it, but she determinedly swings that bag AGAIN – NO! Tel catches it! He shoves it forward into her face! I hope for her sake that the hood protected her. Oh, but Tel rips the bag out of her hands and tosses it aside. Now he wraps the bike chain around his fist and PUNCHES her in the side of the head! She’s down!
Storm: Just a lot. But hey! Look, she’s pushing back up.
Deal: And Tel grabs her head and slams his good knee into the side of it. That drops her! Nerison steps in for the count.
Nerison: 1 – 2 – 3
Storm: Well, Tel ain’t waiting around. He’s real busy setting up that table.
Nerison: 4 – 5 – 6
Deal: And not just that. He’s emptied the contents of that bag all over it!
Storm: Wow. Not just nails. There are tacks, screws, bolts, screwdrivers and ...is that a trowel?
Deal: It is. No wonder that bag did so much damage to Tel.
Nerison: 7 – 8 -
Deal: And she’s up! Boots shakes her head and snatches up the chair that Tel had pushed in. Tel turns from admiring his work.
Storm: It IS good work.
Deal: And gets to eat chair! Down he goes and she hammers away at his head – again and again! Now she pushes the end of the chair into his throat and LEANS on it. She’s standing ON him and those heels are really digging in!
Storm: She almost strangled him last time. Looks like she’s out to finish the job here.
Deal: Again Tel is turning all shades of red and purple and – oh! He reaches up to grab her by the tits and twists both savagely!
Storm: That’s her fault for having them almost in his face.
Deal: Tel continues to crush and twist. She shouts out in pain. She raises a foot to stamp down on his – NO! Tel twists to throw her sideways across the ring. He rolls over gagging and coughing. Boots meanwhile rolls onto her knees and then slowly straightens. Those boobs of hers sure have taken a battering tonight. But Tel is still struggling for breath. She approaches. Spin Kick! That pointed toe stabs into the side of his head. He drops and she….oh no.
Storm: She is sitting on his face!
Deal: With her legs trapping his arms. Looks like she doesn’t a repetition of what just happened. Tel is thrashing, trying to get free, but she leans right over his head giving him no ready target. Still Tel tries. He – ROLLS! Tel rolls her over, but she’s like a limpet, refusing to let go! Tel rolls again and – stops. He’s out of breath! She may have done it here. Slowly she releases and |Nerison starts to count.
Nerison: 1 – 2 – 3
Storm: What a way to go. I’m betting Big Tel never expected this.
Nerison: 4 – 5 – 6
Deal: I doubt it. But look, his breathing has been relentlessly targeted all fight. He’s a big man that needs a LOT of oxygen and The Bootslut has repeatedly restricted that.
Nerison: 7 – 8 – 9
Deal: What a match and what a finish. The Bootslut retains in remarkable fashion to –
Nerison: TE’-
Deal: NO! Tel throws an arm up! Boots can’t believe it. She telling Nerison that – well, I won’t repeat her words. Let’s just say she’s questioning his ability to count.
Storm: Well, it WAS real close.
Deal: She’s livid about this and is letting Nerison know it. And Tel! He fires a forearm up between her legs, lifting her off her feet! As she lands he pulls her in – Backbreaker! He turns her over for a Gut Buster! He staggers back, gathering more air, more energy. Boots slowly peels herself up off the mat.
Storm: She’s still in better shape than him.
Deal: Tel swings his good foot! A boot under the jaw sends her spinning back across the ring! Now he limps over to grab her. He pulls her in and – NO! Eye rake! Now she slithers behind him to loop her long braid around his neck!
Storm: More choking! Hey, it’s a tactic that’s definitely paid off. No way can Big Tel survive another throttling.
Deal: I think that you’re right and so does Tel. He’s frantically back-pedalling, even with that bad foot. He crushes her into a corner, pulls out and backs in sharply – and again! Still she clings on.
Storm: Four! FIVE! SIX!!! that did it.
Deal: Bi Tel stumbles forward again struggling for air and just LOOK at all the marks around his blood stained neck! It looks like he’s been HUNG – repeatedly! But those crushing body blocks seem to have winded The Bootslut too. It looks like a matter of who recovers the fastest.
Storm: She’s up!
Deal: He’s up! Boots steps in and swing a boot at his balls! CAUGHT! Tel catches it and pulls her in for a short arm clothesline – using the leg. Boots almost falls, but Tel pulls her back in. Head Butt! Blood sprays but Tel doesn’t care. Now he – CHOKESLAMS her! He stamps on her gut and then pulls her up and over with an Arm Drag!
Storm: That’ll leave a stain for sure.
Deal: Tel seems to be working on pure adrenaline right now. Honestly, I’m not sure how he’s still standing and The Bootslut just keeps getting back up, no matter what he does to her. OH! Tel slumps. He drops to a knee. Looks like that adrenaline just evaporated. Boots senses her chance. Pulls herself up and starts to roll her head. Just look at that weight spinning around. That is going to do some serious damage when it hits!
Storm: Yeah, that thing is EVIL.
Deal: In she steps to – CHAIR! Tel snatches the chair up and SWINGS it! To smash her in the head! She drops. Tel crawls over and … damn.
Storm: Wow.
Deal: He just closed the zips! Now The Bootslut can’t effectively speak and certainly can’t see!
Crowd: ZIP IT! ZIP IT! ~clap-clap-clap~ ZIP IT! ZIP IT! ~clap-clap-clap~
Storm: Well, in my expert opinion I’d have to say that that is going to make matters harder for her.
Deal: Tel links his hands high overhead and slams them down onto her battered and bleeding chest!
Storm: He may have broken some ribs there!
Deal: Now Tel stands. He pulls her up and – POWERBOMB! Boots doesn’t know where she is right now. She fumbling,. Trying to find the zipper and Tel is immediately back at her. Up she goes – Hesitation Suplex!
Storm: Straight through the table – tacks, nails, screws, bolts and those other tools! Stuff flies all over!
Deal: And he follows that with a big chair shot to the head! And he’s not finished! He lifts her up and just LOOK at all that stuff embedded into her flesh! Monster Lock straight back down onto the chair, the nails and ruined table! He stamps HARD on her head! Now he staggers bent – totally spent. He drops to a knee as Nerison counts.
Nerison: 1 – 2 – 3
Storm: Hmm… looks to me like she’s definitely not moving. Of course she could be playing possum. Apparently naked women in hoods do that a lot. That’s what Neil Puller says.
Nerison: 4 – 5 – 6
Deal: Those were brutal, savage hits. I don’t see how anyone could survive those.
Nerison: 7 – 8 – 9
Deal: And let’s not forget that she’s still effectively blindfolded, but Stinker is telling her to “stop bloody messin’ about and get back up”.
Deal: Lots of sympathy there then.
Nerison: TEN!!!!
**DING**DING**DING**
Stock: Ladies and bloody Gents, your bloody WINNER and NEW RAGE BARE KNUCKLES CHAMPION!! - MONSTER BIG BLOODY TEL!!!!
Deal: A popular winner. He seems to have a gift for ending Bare Knuckles reigns. I believe he did the same to Nightwalker.
Storm: Yep, that’s what Neil Puller said too.
Deal: Tel holds up the belt and takes in the cheers of the crowd. Oh, but as he turns the knee buckles and he winces. He looks down on the battered and bloody form of the Bootslut – who is just starting to move again. She rolls onto her knees and HE BATTERS HER WITH THE BELT!
Storm: And she’s down again!
Deal: Now Tel angrily pries that weight from her hair, holds it in his hand to – close the hand into a fist and punch her in the jaw!
Storm: Yeah see how much she likes it!
Deal: And now he peels her backwards to get a better hold of – THE HOOD! Big Tel is looking to unmask The Bootslut!
Storm: Quite right too! I told you – I told you: never trust a naked lady in a hood.
Deal: Stinker is telling his Security team to step in and stop him, but they are rather spread out and not currently close to the ring. Getting that hood off is proving REALLY difficult – so Tel uses …. TIN SNIPS! He’s cut through the tube at the top that holds her hair and then peels the whole thing down!
Storm: Huh. That can’t be right.
Deal: WHAT!? It’s Kristal Ball! I don’t believe it. Stinker has used that girl under her own name and then masked her to ALSO COMPETE as La Reina Corazon – aka Cora AND as The Bootslut! This has the fans VERY upset! They’d been CHEERING for Kristal and Cora and HATING The Bootslut – only to find - IT’S THE SAME PERSON!
Storm: Wild. Stinker claims THREE salaries for the same girl.
Deal: No wonder we never saw all three at the same time! Not that Big Tel cares. He pulls her up by that braid to show the fans exactly who it is and what happens to people who get in his way! Now he drops her like so much dirty laundry and limps out of the ring.
Storm: By GAWD! As Neil puller would say.
Deal: Year 22 is certainly not short on shocks and surprises and I’m sure that there are even more to come.
Storm: And they’ll probably be coming once the trash is cleared out of the ring.
~~~
DEAL: Fans it is now time for the RAGE Gauntlet Tag Title Match as we see history-making champions Thee Storm, the duo of Lady Giant and Crazy Jenna taking on the team of “Action” Jay Jackson and Gemini, who find themselves challenging thanks to their placing in the Bouts of Honor.
STORM: While both teams might be loved by the crowd, it’ll be up to one to show that killer instinct to leave with the titles.
DEAL: Let’s go to the ring for our introductions!
*STOCK: This bloody match is scheduled for one bloody fall and is for the bloody RAGE Gauntlet Tag Titles! Introducing the challengers, they are the team of “ACTION” JAY JACKSON AND GEMINI!!!
(The fans erupt into cheers as Back In The Game by Airbourne begins to play while the numbers 1, 2, 5, 10, 100, 1000 and higher appear on a rolling counter that increases in speed the higher the numbers get. Eventually the numbers stop counting and the counter explodes on the RAGE-Vision replaced by the words WELCOME TO THE BUDDY LIST with the Yin-Yang symbol behind it. This then merges into the opening guitar riff of “Ain’t No Love in Oklahoma” By Luke Combs.
A series of explosions go off by the entrance way, leaving a large cloud of smoke behind. As the smoke disappears the duo of Gemini and Jackson are greeted with a thunderous pop from the fans and begins heading towards the ring. They are accompanied by Homeless Don and make their way to the ring, exchanging words of strategy as they climb in. Each takes a turnbuckle and raise their arms as the fans continue to cheer.)
*STOCK: And their opponents…
(The arena goes black. Lightning strikes and the thunder BOOMS.)
*STOCK:Ladies and bloody gentlemen now entering the arena Crazy Jenna and Lady Giant. Together they are the history bloody making TCW AND RAGE heavyweight tag team champions....THEE STORM!!!!
(FANS GIVE A HUGE POP!!! Thee Storm stalks slowly to the ring. Both women climb to the top of opposite corners they call their lighthouses. They cheer on their fans. Thee Storm climbs down and readies for the match to begin.)
**DING**DING**
DEAL: Here we go!! Jenna and Jackson start things off, and it’s speed versus speed right out of the gate with these two. Jackson takes Jenna down with a crisp arm drag, Jenna pops up and answers with a lightning-fast headscissors. Jackson flips through, lands on his feet, and the two freeze for half a second and you can tell there’s a bit of respect there, and the fans reward both with a huge pop.
STORM: Looks like Gemini is calling for the tag though, and Jackson obliges. Giant offers a tag to Jenna, but Jenna seems to say in a minute. Giant smiles and nods, and in steps Gemini.
DEAL: Jenna lashes out with a kick, and Gemini takes a few, but he absorbs Jenna’s kicks, checks one, and sweeps her leg out from under her. Jenna scrambles to her feet while Gemini attempts an armbar, but Jenna avoids it, rolls, and dives to her corner, making the tag, and in comes Giant!
STORM: Jenna might be speed, but with Lady Giant in, now the power game begins. Lady Giant bulldozes Gemini with a shoulder block that sends him down to the mat. She hauls him up for a delayed vertical suplex, holding him aloft as the crowd counts along before slamming him down. Cover, one.. two… but that’s it says referee Terry Dale.
DEAL: Both get to their feet and Gemini delivers a few kicks, keeping Lady Giant at range, but then she is able to slip a kick and lock up, headlock on Gemini, Gemini whips her into the ropes. Gemini goes for a leapfrog but that’s a pretty big ask, and instead he’s caught by Lady Giant and dumped with an overhead belly-to-belly suplex!
STORM: Gemini lands hard and the fans applaud the move by Giant, but there’s also a contingent behind Gemini, and he gets to a knee holding his lower back, but he’s close to the corner, and in tags Jackson. A quick tag and Gemini steps to the apron as Homeless Don asks about his back.
DEAL: Jackson rushes in, tries to chop the giant down with leg kicks and quick strikes, but Lady Giant catches him mid-leap and throws him into the corner. A series of chops in the corner and Giant tags Jenna. Giant keeps Jackson in the corner as Jenna runs to a corner, charges the ropes, leaps off the center rope as Giant moves, and Jenna hits a springboard crossbody splash in the corner on Jackson!
STORM: Jackson stumbles out and Jenna cradles, one… two… kickout! Innovative offense by Jenna, and Jackson is down. Jenna brings him up, but Jackson with a quick fireman’s carry and then, as Jenna jumps to her feet, he takes her with another, but then flips into a bridge, one… two… kickout by Jenna!
DEAL: Both pop to their feet and now Jackson with a wristlock. Jenna cartwheels out, tries to hit a low dropkick. but Jackson sidesteps it. Jackson attempts an elbow drop, rolled out by Jenna who pops to her feet, standing moonsault finds nothing but the mat! Jackson runs the ropes, blind tag by Gemini.
STORM: Jackson with a clothesline attempt, ducked by Jenna, but then she runs right into a knee lift from Gemini! Jackson off the ropes and hits a flying forearm to the back of Jenna’s head, sending her right into Gemini’s snap roundhouse kick!
DEAL: Jenna goes down and Gemini with the cover, one… two… kickout! Gemini locks in a heel hold and Jenna is in the middle of the ring, but she’s trying to get to Lady Giant. Lady Giant is able to cut the distance with her height, but not enough to get the tag. Jenna though is refusing to give in and Gemini lets the heel hold go, pulls her up to her feet by her leg, then snaps to the mat with a dragon screw!
STORM: Gemini grapevines the leg once again and Jenna is in trouble. Jenna again tries to pull herself across the mat but Gemini is able to keep her grounded. Gemini again pulls her up, and he’s thinking another dragon screw, but this time Jenna leaps up at him - catches an enzugiri!
DEAL: Gemini drops to a knee and Jenna lands on the mat, then kicks both her feet up catching Gemini flush in the chin! Gemini goes down and Jenna gets to her feet, favoring her leg but makes the tag! Lady Giant is in and bulldozes down Gemini with a shoulder tackle! Gemini gets up and Giant with a clothesline. She rushes across the ring and nails Jackson with a forearm!
STORM: Lady Giant trying to clean house and Gemini is getting back up, Lady Giant runs the ropes, and nearly decapitates him with a boot! Cover and Dale is in position, one… two… but Gemini get the shoulder up.
DEAL: Quick tag out to Jenna as Giant whips Gemini into the ropes, bearhug by Giant and Jenna hits a springboard dropkick! Jackson comes in and eats a short-arm headbutt from Giant! Cover by Jenna, one… two… but Gemini kicks out! Quick tag out to Lady Giant again and now Giant comes in body slams him. Giant with a cover, one… two… but Gemini kicks out.
STORM: Lady Giant brings Gemini up, whips him into the ropes, but then ducks her head on the way back and Gemini with a leap frog, hits the ropes, and leaps with double knees into the chest of Lady Giant! Lady Giant gets knocked back and Gemini follows up with a shotgun dropkick that sends her tumbling through the ropes and to the outside.
DEAL: Gemini runs the ropes and leaps over, rolling plancha onto Giant on the outside! Giant hits the guardrail and Gemini quickly pops to his feet, because Jenna is in, runs the ropes, and suicide dive!! She nailed Gemini and now all three are down on the outside.
STORM: Jackson waits for Jenna to get to her feet and as she does, he runs and leaps off the apron, taking her down with a clothesline. All four competitors are on the outside as Jackson gets to his feet and grabs Lady Giant, rolling her in.
DEAL: He helps Gemini up and Gemini climbs in, and he makes the tag to Jackson. Jackson goes up top and Giant gets to her feet, Gemini hits a standing dropkick while Jackson comes off the top with a missile dropkick! Giant is down and Jackson covers, one… two… but Giant kicks out!
STORM: Meanwhile, Crazy Jenna is making her way over to her corner, and Jackson brings Giant up, swinging neckbreaker. Cover by Jackson, one… two… but Jenna breaks it up, stomping on his back. Jackson gets to his feet as Jenna goes back to her corner, and now both teams are not so much in the “we’re all friends” mindset.
DEAL: All four know there’s gold on the line, Storm. Jackson runs the ropes and goes for a flying crossbody on Giant as she gets to a knee, but Giant catches him! What strength by Giant and she has Jackson up and is carrying him around the ring. Tag by Jenna who climbs to the top rope and hits a diving crossbody to the back of her own partner, bringing Jackson down in a powerslam!!
STORM: That’s definitely a way to add some extra “umph” to the move. Giant rolls out of the ring and Jenna rolls on top of Jackson. One… two… Gemini breaks it up by pulling Jenna off!
DEAL: Jenna pulls Jackson up and whips him into the turnbuckle. Jenna charges in with a meteora double knees into Jackson, and then Jenna whips him again across the ring. She charges again, but this time Jackson moves and she collides with the corner, stumbles out, and Jackson with a huge German suplex! He gets up on his toes and he’s got the bridge, one… two… but Jenna rolls her shoulder up!
STORM: Both are down on the mat and now the crowd is on their feet for both teams. The crowd is cheering for both Jenna and Jackson, both partners trying to rally their teammate. Jenna dives to tag in Giant, Jackson dives to tag in Gemini!
DEAL: Gemini and Giant meet in the middle of the ring and Giant with a sidewalk slam! She hooks the leg, one… two… but Gemini kicks out! Giant pulls up Gemini and says it’s over, and she goes for her powerbomb! She’s got Gemini up, but he hits an elbow to her forehead and snaps back, hitting a huirricanrana that sends her headfirst into the corner!
STORM: An innovative counter to what very well could have been the ending blow of the match, Deal.
DEAL: Gemini rushes in and unloads with a rapid-fire combo—low kick, palm strike, a spinning back fist—but Lady Giant is held up by the turnbuckle and won’t go down. Gemini steps back and hits a spinning heel kick and that brings her down, and right into a Gemini roll up. One… two… thre… no! Lady Giant kicks out!
STORM: Gemini doesn’t let up though and as Giant gets up, he hits his “Face the Truth” codebreaker variation! Giant pinwheels her arms as she goes down and Gemini covers with Dale in position! One… two… thre… NO! Jenna breaks it up!
DEAL: That was very close to being a Three!
STORM: Yes it was, and Jenna knows it. Jenna’s trying to cheer Giant on, but Gemini knows that he has an opening. He pulls Giant up and hooks her, looks like he’s thinking “Reality Check!” He’s got Giant up, but her height is definitely making it awkward.
DEAL: Lady Giant delivers an elbow to the side of the head, drops behind Gemini, and then makes the tag to Jenna! Lady Giant falls through the middle and top rope to the outside as Jenna comes off the ropes with a springboard forearm!! She catches Gemini and goes for the cover, one… two… but Jackson with the save!
STORM: Jackson pulled Jenna off and saved the match for his team, but as he goes to the apron he’s caught with a dropkick from Jenna, knocking him off the apron!
DEAL: Jackson is on the floor, so is Giant, and now Jenna connects with a knee lift, and she doubles Gemini over, she’s going for her run-up bulldog in the corner, but Gemini is able to block it! He’s got her up for a belly-to-back suplex, but instead she rolls down his back.
STORM: Gemini turns around, boot to the stomach, and she’s hooked him for the DDT!
DEAL: She spikes Gemini and it could be over, but instead, Gemini lifts her like he’s going for a Northern Lights, but reaches out and tags Jackson as he makes it to the apron! Gemini spins around with Jenna in his grip and Jackson leaps… “LIGHTS, CAMERA, ACTION” OFF THE TOP ROPE!!
STORM: Good lord she never saw it coming!!
DEAL: Jackson with the cover as Gemini charges the ring and cuts off Lady Giant! One… two… THREE!!! WE HAVE NEW RAGE GAUNTLET TAG CHAMPS!!
**DING**DING**DING**
*STOCK: Ladies and bloody Gentlemen… the winners of this match… AND NEW RAGE GAUNTLET TAG CHAMPIONS… GEMINI AND “ACTION” JAY JACKSON!!!
STORM: I can’t believe this, Deal!
DEAL: Jay Jackson and Gemini used an opening and just a small quick counter to capture the Tag Titles! Terry Dale hands the new champions their titles while Lady Giant checks on Crazy Jenna. Jackson and Gemini have knocked off Thee Storm in a classic, high-impact, high speed encounter here tonight! Jenna is pulling herself up and the former champs are looking at the new champs… and extend their hands!
STORM: Oh great, now I really can’t believe this.
DEAL: All four competitors shake hands, and what a great sign of respect! Jenna and Giant applaud the new champs as they leave the ring, and Gemini and Jackson each take a corner, titles in hand, to celebrate this huge win!!
Deal: Our next match is a match paid for by Rich Mason Promotions and is taking place in Saudi Arabia as Superstar Steve Hogar is coming out of retirement one last time to take on a bitter rival of his, Kip Kutler. The fans here in attendance at MSG will be watching on the RAGE Vision.
Storm: The origins of this match go back over a decade when both men were a part of Mason Inc. Steve Hogar was the wily veteran and Kip Kutler was a young rising star at the time. They had serious heat that exploded after Hogar's departure from the group and they have had heat ever since.
Deal: Let's not forget that, until recently, Kip Kutler was BLACKLISTED from this industry for YEARS, and Steve Hogar bashed him on numerous occasions. When Kutler returned, Steve Hogar was one of the individuals that Kutler called out. Kutler used his past relationship with Rich Mason to lure Hogar out of retirement.
Storm: Kutler heard what Steve Hogar said about him, and you know what? Kutler has had things to say about Hogar as well.
Deal: Tonight is the night that they settle their differences, once and for all.
Storm: This will be Steve Hogar's last match - win, lose, or draw. Each of these participants will earn ONE MILLION DOLLARS just to participate in this match.
Deal: The winner will receive a percentage of tonight's gate, and there was a sell out with over 60,000 tickets being sold. Let's go to the ring!
*Ring Announcer (in both Arabic and English): This match is a FIGHT TO THE FINISH! There are NO RULES, NO DISQUALIFICATION, and NO COUNT OUTS! Introducing first, from Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA, he weighs in at 250 pounds, he is SUPERSTAR STEVE HOGAR!
("Hellraiser" by Ozzy Osbourne plays as Hogar makes his way to the ring. He receives a mixed reaction, but more boos than cheers. Hogar ignores the fans as he has a businesslike look on his face. Hogar is dressed in his wrestling attire - black trunks and a red Superstar t-shirt.)
Deal: Hogar is not very popular here tonight.
Storm: Kip Kutler has been throwing out a lot of accusations. One of those accusations is that Hogar is a DRUNK.
Deal: While Hogar has had issues with alcohol in the past, including two DUI arrests, he claims that he has been clean for some time.
Storm: The question is.....did Hogar have enough time to prepare for this match?
Deal: He claims that he did. He said that he was in "fighting shape" even before this match was signed, and while he's not in the "best" shape of his life, he's in good enough shape to beat Kutler or so he claims. He might have an uphill battle, because as we've seen, Kutler is in peak condition.
Storm: There's no doubt about that. Kutler quickly asserted himself in the main event scene after his return to RAGE and he has much to lose if Hogar manages to defeat him.
Deal: Hogar began his career in Japan in the early 90s and made his US debut in the UWF in November, 1996.
Storm: I remember that night!
Deal: Hogar was brought to the UWF by Rich Mason to team with Dan Williams against two of the top wrestlers at the time, Shawn Hart and Fury. Fury turned on Shawn Hart and Mason Inc. was born. Mason and Hogar have had their ups and downs over the years, sometimes as teammates and other times as enemies.
Storm: Rich Mason recently claimed that he pulled Hogar out of poverty again.
Deal: That may be an exaggeration but Hogar was no doubt lured by the money. That might explain some of the fans' disdain toward him.
*Ring Announcer (in both Arabic and English): And his opponent, hailing from Toronto, Ontario Canada and weighing in at 280 pounds here is The Canadian Destroyer... "THE NEW AGE ICON"... KIP KUTLER!!!
"The prophecy has been fulfilled!"
"This is his time"
"His Destiny Awaits"
(A siren can be heard softly building up with a guitar and lamb bag drum beat. The TCW Tron lights up to the image Kutler standing with his head down and then an image appears of him walking forward."Stricken" by Disturbed hits the PA system and Kip walks out from behind the curtain, and stops at the top of the stage. He holds his arms out to the sides, and spins once around, allowing the fans to soak in his essence. He stands while the chorus of the song begins.He walks down the ramp, yelling back at the fans who are shouting at him. Once he reaches the ring, Kip hops up onto the apron on his knee, letting his other leg hang loosely, as he pulls his sunglasses off, and tosses them into the crowd. He quickly lifts his leg and slips it through the ropes, straddling the middle rope for a moment, before completely getting in the ring. Kip quickly turns and climbs up onto the second turnbuckle, and he holds his arms out again, and tilts his head back, letting everyone bask in his presence for a moment. He takes a long stare of the crowd looking through them before heading back to the middle of the ring, awaiting his opponent's arrival.)
Storm: Kip Kutler has arrived and he means business!
Deal: He has a look on his face that can burn through lead. He looks like a man on a mission.
Storm: Kutler is now staring down Hogar and he suddenly cracks up laughing. This causes Hogar to take a step toward him, but the referee gets in between to restrain Hogar. This will not be a friendly scientific match. Both of these men are out for blood.
Deal: Both of these men look eager to get started. The ref is already at work, trying to keep them in their respective corners as they bark insults at each other.
Storm: You can cut the tension with a knife. The hatred between these two is out of this world.
Deal: Joining Kutler and Hogar in Saudi Arabia is Rich Mason, the promoter of this match.
(Cut to the skybox where Mason is seated with an entourage. The bald 70 something year old Mason is wearing a suit and has his usual poker face.)
Deal: Mason made sure that his name was all over that ring.
Storm: He obviously sold some advertising!
(The middle of the ring has an ad for Corona Beer. There are smaller ads for Nike, Monster Energy, DraftKings, and HBO. There is also a "Rich Mason Promotions" emblem. The turnbuckles all have "Mason" on them. There is a banner that says "RAGE: Pro Wrestling Generation" and "Rich Mason Promotions" in the background.)
Deal: Is this Rich Mason's response to Mason International's rebranding? He walked away from his own company early this year and disappeared for quite some time, only to return to RAGE of all places upon request of Kip Kutler.
Storm: No doubt Mason will be making a handsome profit from this match. Whenever there is money to be made, Mason is right there.
Deal: This match is unsanctioned. It is being brought to you as a joint venture between RAGE, Rich Mason Promotions, and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Storm: Let's remind the people why this match is taking place in Saudi Arabia and not the US.
Deal: Steve Hogar was not able to get cleared by ANY state athletic commission in the United States.
Storm: They went to every state?
Deal: I don't know about that, but they did go to Hogar's home state of Wisconsin and the state of Mississippi, which is one of the most lenient states for approval, and he was denied in both places.
Storm: If he couldn't get cleared in Mississippi, you have to wonder how long he will be able to last tonight. It may not be a question as to who wins this match as much as it's a question as to how long this match lasts.
Deal: All indications point to this being a short match.
Storm: Vegas has Hogar being a +900 underdog in this match.
Deal: The two are in the center of the ring as the ref explains the rules.....
Storm: What rules?
Deal: The ref tells them to shake hands. Kutler laughs and Hogar shakes his head in disgust.
**DING**DING**
Deal: Kutler and Hogar are face-to-face and they are mouthing off to each other and they lock up. Kutler gets the early advantage and punches Hogar in the face! He hits him again and again! Hogar hits Kutler back with some fists of his own! Kutler responds with his own flurry of punches and Hogar goes down!
Storm: Down goes Hogar! Down goes Hogar!
Deal: Kutler follow up with kicks and stomps to the face of Steve Hogar. Kutler is yelling at Hogar as he punishes him. Hogar tries to break free, but Kutler with some more stomps.
Storm: He won't give Hogar an opening!
Deal: Hogar tries to spring up, but Kutler with a kick right to the chin and Hogar goes down again! Kutler follows it up with more kicks and punches.
Storm: This is not gonna be a scientific match.
Deal: Not at all! Kutler is telling Hogar to "give it up" as he continues the beating. He has Hogar at the edge of the ring and shoves him to the outside with his foot! Hogar is on the outside and Kutler runs up to the top rope and he comes CRASHING down on Hogar with a flying bodypress! Kutler is now SMASHING Hogar's head against the steel steps!
Storm: Hogar is getting SLAUGHTERED out there!
Deal: Kutler is NOT letting up as he he SMASHES Hogar's head into the steel steps for the tenth time. That man has had NUMEROUS concussions in his long for God's sake! Kutler throws Hogar right into the guard rail and he continues his assault!
Storm: There are no count outs and no disqualifications.
Deal: Kutler has one foot on Hogar's neck as he grabs a chair and pushes it right into Hogar's gut, knocking the wind out of him!
(Cut to Rich Mason, in the skybox, who is lighting up a cigar.)
Deal: Rich Mason is obviously enjoying this.
Storm: Now we can see why Hogar wasn't cleared by ANY state athletic commission. This man is in NO condition to be wrestling. Somebody needs to stop this match before he suffers permanent damage.
Deal: Kutler is NOT letting up! He just face slammed Hogar right into the chair! Is the man still conscious?
Storm: Remember this is a 55 year old man who has not wrestled in a number of years. How much punishment can he take?
Deal: Kutler throws Hogar into the side of the ring, shoulder-first. He scoops up Hogar and tosses him onto the ring apron.
(Kutler raises his arms to a crowd pop.)
Deal: Kutler is tearing Hogar apart and these fans are loving it.
Storm: These fans are bloodthirsty! They want BLOOD!
Deal: They're getting blood as Hogar already has a cut. Kutler pulls Hogar up and look at at that! Hogar is swinging his fists and connects! I'm not sure if Hogar even knows where he's at, but he has some fight left in him. Kutler fires back and Hogar responds with a flurry of punches and Kutler is PISSED! Kutler with an uppercut and a superkick and Hoger goes down like a stack of bricks!
Storm: The Saudi fans are really getting into this.
Deal: Hogar is in trouble as Kutler is now ripping off the turnbuckle bad. He said that he's done taking it easy on him, that it's time to take the gloves off. Hogar is moving and trying to make his way up. Kutler is standing in front of him and appears to be aiming ANOTHER superkick, right to the face, and Hogar goes down again!
(Kutler flips off Hogar)
*Kutler: Take that Hogarbage!
Storm: This is not looking good for Hogar. Does he have ANY fight left in him?
Deal: I don't know, but Kutler is continuing his assault. More kicks to the face and to the gut. Kutler comes off the ropes and nails him with a legdrop. Kutler grabs Hogar's head and slams it into the mat! Kutler goes up to the second rope and hits a double axe handle.
Storm: Kutler is out to punish Hogar.....just like he said he would!
Deal: Hogar is already cut open and Kutler is making an example out of him. Kutler pulls Hogar toward the corner post and SLAMS Hogar's leg into the post!
Storm: Is that the leg with the bad knee that he once had surgery on?
Deal: I'm afraid it is. Kutler seems to have done his homework as he knows exactly what to target. Kutler does it again and again!
*Kutler (yelling): What do you have to say now HOGARBAGE?!
Storm: I'm guessing we won't see a handshake at the end of this one.
Deal: These two have despised each other for many years, dating back to when both of them were in Mason International. Kutler wraps Hogar's legs around the cornerpost and puts him in a figure four leglock. With little exception, this match has been ALL Kutler.
Storm: This isn't a match. This is an EXECUTION....and these bloodthirsty people are loving it!
(Cut to the skybox where Mason continues to smoke his cigar. Kutler walks around the corner and grabs a microphone.)
Storm: Rich Mason is loving it too. Kutler is back in the ring and he's has a microphone with him.
*Kutler: DO YOU QUIT HOGARBAGE?! Are you ready to QUIT?!
(Kutler holds up the mic to Hogar's mouth and his voice is muffled but a "No" comes out)
Storm: That sounds like a no.
(Kutler laughs and tosses the mic aside as he resumes the punishment.)
Storm: Kutler gave him a chance to quit and he REFUSED!
Deal: Kutler is on the top rope and nails Hogar with a flying elbow! He covers, 1......2.......and Kutler bounces up!
Storm: What?
Deal: Kutler sprung up before the ref counts to three.
Storm: And he's laughing!
(Kutler laughs as he resumes punishing Hogar.)
Storm: You can't say he's not living up to his word. He said he's gonna end Hogar and that's exactly what he's looking to do! Hogar is NOT prepared for what Kutler has in store for him.
Deal: Sadly you may be right. Hogar has been outwrestled and outbrawled. He's been overpowered and outmaneuvered. Kutler is in FIRM control of this match as he has Hogar in a chokehold.
(Hogar is gagging and there is some blood streaming down his face.)
Storm: They need to stop this match before somebody gets killed.
Deal: The ref doesn't seem to have any intention to stop this match. Kutler throws Hogar into that exposed turnbuckle and Hogar goes down again! Kutler with a SHOULDER BREAKER!
Storm: That's Hogar's bad shoulder, isn't it!
Deal: Hogar did have surgery on his right shoulder years ago and Kutler appears to be attempting to dislocate it as he places him in an armbar and turns it into a chicken wing! Hogar is screaming in pain as Kutler has that hold locked in and Kutler is laughing manically!
Storm: He looks like he wants to rip Hogar's shoulder out of it's socket!
Deal: Hogar continues to scream in pain!
Storm: This man is in trouble!
Deal: I think you're right! Hogar is in some serious pain as Kutler appears to be having the time of his life. Wait a minute, Kutler just released the hold and let Hogar's body fall to the mat.
Storm: What a nice guy!
Deal: Kutler scoops Hogar right back up and puts him in a Krippling Kutler Cross Face! This could be it! The ref is asking Hogar if he gives up and he REFUSES!
Storm: You know Kutler wants Hogar to give up. He doesn't care about scoring a pinfall. He wants Hogar to CRY UNCLE!
Deal: Kutler has Hogar locked into that finishing hold as Hogar continues to scream in agonizing pain. This man does not just want to win. He wants to humiliate Hogar.
Storm: Hogar wanted to humiliate him, but it's not working out that way.
Deal: Indeed it's not. SOMEBODY needs to stop this thing! It's not a match, it's a....
(Cut to Rich Mason, who appears to be enjoying himself as he eats appetizers.)
Storm: Rich Mason seems to be enjoying this.
Deal: Of course he would. Kip Kutler just said he's giving Hogar one more chance to quit but Hogar REFUSES to quit!
Storm: I bet Hogar is regretting signing up for this. I don't care how much money he's making from this fight, it won't be enough to cover his medical bills.
(The referee grabs Hogar's arm and lets it drop.)
Deal: For Hogar's sake, I hope he has insurance. Kutler just released the hold!
Storm: Why did he do that?!
Deal: He doesn't seem to be ready for the match to end.
Storm: This is no longer a wrestling match. This is a MASSACRE.
Storm: Kutler is now setting Hogar up for the Kutting Edge! AND HE HITS IT!
Deal: What a DEVASTATING MOVE! He covers for the cover and then thinks twice. He's setting Hogar up for ANOTHER Kutting Edge!
Storm: HOLY SHIT!
Deal: Kutler cover again, 1.....2......NO! Kutler just pulled up Hogar's shoulder!
Storm: What?! He had this match won!
Deal: It sure looked like it. He's back on his feet and kicking Hogar again and again with that boot of his. Is that not enough punishment?!
Storm: Kutler is enjoying this! It's like he's having the time of his life out there.
Deal: I could see teaching Hogar a lesson as Hogar has said some things that upset Kutler but this getting out of control. The referee isn't doing anything.
Storm: He counted, didn't he?
Deal: He didn't warn Kutler.
Storm: There are no rules! That's what Hogar agreed to, right?
Deal: He did. Kutler is now VERBALLY ABUSING a bloodied and Hogar in what has been a COMPLETELY one-sided match! Kutler is now slapping Hogar around and he SPITS RIGHT IN HIS FACE!
Storm: Ha!
(The crowd starts to boo Kutler, who appears to be having the time of his life.)
Storm: Listen to these fans.
Deal: They see what's going on here as Kutler is continuing to add insult to injury as he smashes Hogar's head into the mat again and again. This man has had NUMEROUS concussions in his career! SOMEBODY STOP THIS MATCH! Kutler is like a man POSSESSED as he yells out "Hogarbage" and continues assaulting the man with elbows to the face. Kutler goes upstairs again and comes crashing down with a flying bodypress! 1......2......and again Kutler lifts up Hogar. Kutler could have walked away with the win several times already and he REFUSES to finish Hogar off.
Storm: The man can barely move! Hogar is NOT in ring condition. He has NO BUSINESS being in there and has been EXPOSED....just like Kutler said he would.
Deal: Kutler is toying with the man at this point. Kutler with a curb stomp! No cover! And now Kutler is going back upstairs and he sits on the top rope as he points to Hogar and laughs!
(Kutler looks around and laughs as much of the crowd has turned against him. He waves to Rich Mason, who is watching intently from the skybox.)
Storm: Kutler is taking a breather. It's like he's wearing himself out by all this punishment he is dishing out
Deal: The man has lost it. I can see sending Hogar a message, but Kutler is taking this TOO FAR and somebody is gonna get seriously injured or worse!
Storm: Hogar NEVER should have accepted this match. It's obvious that the man is not in ring-shape. Kutler TOLD YOU ALL what he was gonna do but nobody believed him.
Deal: Kutler with a flying elbowdrop! Again, no cover.
Storm: We may have a catastrophie on our hands.
Deal: Hogar is literally GAGGING as Kutler laughs and puts him in a choke hold. It's unbelievable that the referee doesn't get in there and stop this match. Kutler has Hogar up and Hogar is still gagging. Kutler throws Hogar right into the corner with the exposed turnbuckle. He just narrowly missed hitting his head again. And Kutler goes for the TURNBUCKLE SMASH, but Hogar somehow sidesteps him and KUTLER GOES INTO IT SHOULDER-FIRST!
(Kutler screams loudly in pain)
Storm: Kutler went into that exposed turnbuckle shoulder-first, and just the wrong angle, and he may have DISLOCATED HIS SHOULDER!
Deal: That could very well be karma after what Kutler did to Hogar earlier. This is Hoger's chance for some offense....IF he can pull it together! Kutler is still hopping around the ring and he just went down to his knees! The referee is checking on Kutler and Kutler pushes him away as he he is in some pain....and here comes Hogar and he jumps right on top of Kutler! Kutler goes for an F5....NO! Hogar with a FLYING HEADSCISSORS!
(The crowd pops)
Storm: I've NEVER seen Hogar do that move before!
Deal: The right move at the right time! Hogar covers, but Kutler escapes and now Hogar with some kicks to the head! The man can barely stand, but he's taking advantage of the situation and he's taking it to Kutler! He grabs Kutler and AGAIN throws him into that exposed turnbuckle! Hogar is wrapping Kutler's legs around the cornerpost.....
Storm: That's what Kutler did to him earlier!
Deal: Hogar grabs a chair and nails Kutler's leg! He hits him again and again! Now Hogar is a man possessed as he is running on PURE ADRENALINE! Hogar is the master of the figure four and he's trying to wrap Kutler's legs around but no! Hogar falls to the floor in exhaustion as Kutler is inside the ring and he's in some serious pain of his own as he grabs his shoulder.
Storm: Just when we thought this was over....
Deal: Hogar is using every ounce of strength that he has to make his way up. He's attempting to get back into the ring, but his knee or his ankle gave out on him. Hogar is up again and he grabs Kutler by the legs and pulls him out! Hogar grabs that chair and now it's Hogar that is punishing Kutler with that steel chair!
Storm: Look at that HATE in Hogar's eyes!
Deal: Can you blame him?! Hogar just knocked the wind outta Kutler with that chair. He's now setting Kutler up for the figure-four but having some trouble. Kutler with a kick to the face and Hogar goes down! Both men are down! Kutler isn't laughing anymore!
Storm: I don't believe this!
Deal: Kutler was DESTROYING Hogar and could have ended this match on numerous occasions. All it took was Kutler hit in that exposed turnbuckle into the corner at just the wrong angle and that changed the course of this match. Could Hogar have a fighting chance?
Storm: Are you serious?
Deal: This is a man who not only dominated the tag team division for many years, but also became a World Champion after defeating The Saint. He has had some big wins in his career that some may claim were upsets. Does he have another one left in him?
Storm: Come on! Don't get too excited! Kutler just hit some turbulence. He'll be fine.
Deal: Both mean are struggling to make their way up. Kutler is up first and he's trying to lift up the steel steps but his shoulder gives out. He's yelling curse words in frustration and goes to grab that chair and he's wrapping that chair around Hogar's legs before kicking him square in the head!
Storm: How many more head shots can this man take?!
Deal: Kutler is now breathing heavy as Hogar is once again gagging as Kutler puts him in another chokehold. Kutler is now looking at the cornerpost as he heads back into the ring and he's headed upstairs. He's looking to break Hogar's leg! This man is RELENTLESS!
Storm: He wants to make Hogar pay for what he just did to him.
Deal: Hogar is a man just trying to survive and Kutler is making it difficult. Kutler is slowly making his way to the top as he screams obscenities at Hogar. If you thought these two hated each other before, that hate seems to be increasing. Kutler is all the way at the top and leaps but HOGAR LIFTS HIS FOOT and that chair hits Kutler square in the head! Both men are down again!
Storm: There are no count outs, no disqualifications, no rules. Neither is moving!
Deal: Hogar is stirring and making his way back up as Kutler is still motionless.
Storm: This was a COMPLETELY one-sided match until that FLUKE happened and now we're seeing VINTAGE Hogar. This man will not quit. No matter what you throw at him, he just keeps coming after you.
Deal: Kutler had numerous chances to end this match earlier but he chose not to and now he's suffering the consequences.
Storm: Hogar is putting Kutler in his finisher, a figure-four, and he has it locked in! Kutler is screaming in pain!
Deal: There is no escape. Could Hogar actually force Kutler to submit?! The ref is on the outside and asking Kutler if he wants to quit and he refuses.
Storm: Kutler is fighting for his career here. A loss would be DEVASTATING to Kutler and both he and Hogar know that.
Deal: Hogar is barely hanging on himself as he uses the steel steps as leverage, but Kutler is trying hard to reverse it.
Storm: I'm not even sure Kutler knows where he's at, but he knows that losing is NOT an option. I CANNOT BELIEVE how he ended up in this position.
Deal: He was GREEDY and that's his own fault!
Storm: Greedy? He was just trying to live up to his word. Kutler is a man of his word.
Deal: He went TOO FAR and you know it and now he's paying the price! Perhaps karma has come to collect. The ref asks Kutler is he wants to give up and he says no.
Storm: NO way in hell will Kutler give up.
Deal: Wait a minute, Kutler has REVERSED the figure four and now it's Hogar that is in pain. Now the ref is asking Hogar if he wants to quit. He says NEVER!
Storm: He may want to reconsider because he's losing the advantage that he was handed to on a silver platter due to that FLUKE. Hogar better pull it together really quick if he wants ANY chance of walking outta here in one piece because lightning doesn't strike twice!
Deal: Kutler is obviously not happy with the recent turn of events. He may be going into the new year with a shoulder injury, courtesy of Hogar. That isn't what Kutler had planned.
Storm: Kutler is increasing the pressure. Perhaps it's time for Hogar to call it a career before his legs are broken!
Deal: He's not ready to call it a career.
Storm: He should be! Look at him! The man's money is GUARANTEED! He and Kutler have given the fans a helluva show but it's time! TAP OUT!
Deal: Kutler is ORDERING Hogar to quit, which makes Hogar dig his heels in even more. Hogar is mustering every ounce of strength in his body to try and reverse that figure four, but Kutler isn't relinquishing the advantage and Hogar is serious pain here. He has a great deal of intestinal fortitude.
Storm: Intestinal fortitude? I have to question that man's' intelligence!
Deal: The longer Hogar holds on, the ANGRIER Kutler is getting! Kutler's face is BEET RED!
Storm: That man is PISSED!
Deal: Kutler releases the hold. He is SCREAMING obscenities at Hogar as he makes his way back up to his feet and stands over a fallen Hogar. Kutler pulls Hogar up and throws him FACE FIRST into the steel steps!
Storm: Hogar gets cut AGAIN! Hogar is BUSTED OPEN!
Deal: Kutler with some boots to the face and to the midsection of Hogar, yelling and screaming at him as he continues his assault. Kutler has LOST IT!
Storm: He told Hogar to QUIT and Hogar refused to quit and now Kutler is making him pay and pay dearly!
Deal: Kutler turns to the side.....OH NO! He's gonna pick up those steel steps! NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
Storm: This is gonna END Hogar!
Deal: Kutler lifts up the steps and Hogar grabs his foot and the steel steps fall RIGHT ON TOP OF BOTH MEN!
(The crowd chants "Holy Shit")
Storm: These people know English?
Deal: They are familiar with four-letter words, that's for sure. The steps are laying right on top of Kutler and Kutler is CRUSHING Hogar's leg! This is NOT GOOD!
Storm: The ref is standing by and he doesn't know what to do.
Deal: If this were a sanctioned RAGE match, somebody might have considered stopping it by now, but this match is UNSANCTIONED and the ref is letting it go.
Storm: That's what they wanted and Rich Mason gave it to them!
Deal: Both men are motionless and the referee is trying to get those steel steps off of Kutler. Here comes the ring announcer and a ringside official and they're helping him move those steps off of Kutler, but the damage may have been done! Both men are STILL motionless!
(Cut to the skybox where Rich Mason is still watching, and still has a poker face.)
Deal: I wonder what is going through that man's mind. Hogar's blood is on his hands!
Storm: Hogar agreed to this!
Deal: That is true, but Mason knew the condition that this man was in. That's why this match is taking place in Saudi Arabia. How much more punishment can this man take?
Storm: What's shocking to me is that Kutler is not moving. At least Hogar is moving! Kutler appears to be out!
Deal: Kutler may be seriously injured. How knows how much those steel steps weight and Kutler took the brunt of that impact. The ref is looking over Kutler. He doesn't know what to do.
Storm: You know damn well Kutler will DESTROY that man if he stops the match and awards it to Hogar.
Deal: Hogar is actually making his way back up, holding onto to a nearby chair. Hogar is up! Hogar is up! (crowd pop)
Storm: And Kutler is STILL DOWN?! How did that happen?!
Deal: Hogar smells victory here as he folds the chair and picks it up and WAIT! Kutler lifts a knee and LOW BLOW Hogar! (crowd boos) Kutler SPRINGS up! That was a TRICK! He was playing possum!
Storm: Smart man!
Deal: Kutler grabs the chair and smashes it against the side of the ring in ANGER! He tosses the chair in the ring and he's crawling on top of Hogar and berating him as he SLAPS him in the face!
*Kutler: GET YOUR BITCH ASS UP HOGARBAGE! COME ON!
Deal: Kutler slaps Hogar again and.....WAIT! Hogar grabs Kutler's wrist and Kutler goes to slap Hogar and Hogar grabs his other wrist as he uses his strength to try and.....NO! A kick to the gut, knocking the wind out of Hogar! Kutler SPITS on Hogar and pulls him up and is trying to get him back into the ring. The hatred that these two have for each other is OFF THE CHARTS!
Storm: Kutler is struggling, but he's picking up the over 250 pound Hogar and places him on the ring apron.
Deal: Kutler screams at the ref to get back in the ring and Kutler follows. He's eyeing that chair that's on the mat and then eyes Hogar. I'm not sure Hogar knows where he's at.
Storm: The man is winded, he's bloody, he's outta gas. It's time to STOP THIS CARNAGE!
Deal: Kutler is looking to finish him off, it seems. He pulls Hogar over to where the steel chair is and attempts to set him up for a piledriver but Hogar just will not cooperate. Kutler with a swift kick to the head as he's once again getting angry. As Kutler berates Hogar, he has another idea. He's wrapping that chair around Hogar's legs. He wants to finish the job he started earlier and BREAK HOGAR'S LEGS! Come on ref! Get in there!
Storm: Remember, there are no rules in this match! That's what Hogar agreed to!
Deal: A couple more kicks to the head and Hogar may be out cold!. Kip Kutler is making his way to the corner now that he's satisfied that Hogar isn't moving. Kutler is slowly making his way up. Kutler is not known as a high flyer.
Storm: He seems to have dished out enough punishment to know that Hogar's out of gas.
Deal: Kutler stucks up both of his middle fingers at Hogar and leaps, BUT HOGAR MOVES OVER AND KUTLER HITS THE MAT FACE-FIRST! Kutler tried a flying bodypress onto that chair, but Hogar managed to swerve him at the last second!
Storm: That may have kept Hogar from being disabled just like his old partner Dan Williams!
Deal: Dan Williams has been in a wheelchair for many years, due to a beating he once received from The Saint, and no doubt Kutler was looking to do the same to Hogar. Both men are again down and motionless. The ref cannot even count because there are no count outs. This match must end by pinfall or submission.
Storm: I don't f'n believe this! This match should already be over and Hogar should be in a hospital bed.
Deal: That was Kutler's plan, but things haven't gone as planned. This match started out as a JOKE that was supposed to end in a blow out and it has turned into a no-holds-barred streetfight! If Kutler loses this match, even if he gets out of here in one piece, his main event days could very well be OVER!
Storm: Don't be delusional, Storm. Hogar doesn't stand a chance.
Deal: I didn't say he did but these men may not be the same after this one.
Storm: I'll tell you one thing. This match won't end in a handshake or embrace.
Deal: Both men are stirring but I'm not sure they know where they're at. These fans are going CRAZY in Riyahd. What was a crowd that was partial to Kutler is now solidly behind Hogar!
Storm: I can't believe this! They're getting behind a DRUNK! Don't these people have laws against alcohol?
Deal: What do you mean?
Storm: Like don't they get their arms cut off if they get caught drinking and driving like Hogar did on more than one occasion?
Deal: Puh-leze. Kutler is making his way back up as is Hogar, who just broke his legs free of that chair. Kutler spots the chair and he snatches it but WAIT! Hogar grabs the other end! These two are having a tug of war over the chair! Both men are trying to get possession over that steel chair and Kutler SNATCHES it as he has the strength advantage and SWINGS it at Hogar, but Hogar sidesteps him and Kutler hits the mat with the chair and trips and falls right on top of it!
(Some fans are laughing at ringside and Kutler screams obscenities at them.)
Deal: LOOK OUT! Hogar with a FACE SLAM on the chair and cover, 1......2......NO! A blooded Hogar is yelling at the official as he pounds the mat in frustration. Hogar grabs Kutler by the hair and SMASHES his face into it! AGAIN AND AGAIN! And now KUTLER is BUSTED OPEN!
Storm: How the hell can Hogar even see?!
Deal: I don't know but Kutler may be losing the advantage that he had now that blood is streaming down his face. Some of that blood gets into Hogar's eyes and he wipes his face. Hogar is setting Kutler up for the figure four once again but Kutler with a boot to the face! Hogar falls back into the corner and he's EXHAUSTED! He's taking a breather as he waits for Kutler to make his way back up. Kutler is up and Hogar goes for a clothesline but Kutler ducks underneath it! Hogar comes back and Kutler FLATTENS Hogar with a clothesline of his own! Kutler with another kick to the head!
Storm: How many of those blows to the head has Hogar taken?!
Deal: Far too many. The man may have brain damage after this one is over.
Storm: He already had brain damage, according to Kutler.
Deal: Kutler isn't helping the situation any. Kutler has Hogar in an armbar.
Storm: Kutler is gonna pull Hogar's arm right out of it's socket!
Deal: Wait a minute, Kutler isn't stopping there. He's putting Hogar in the Krippling Kutler Cross Face!
Storm: This could be it!
*Kutler: QUIT DAMMIT!
Deal: Kutler is screaming at Hogar and DEMANDING that he quit! Hogar is breathing heavy and he's on empty.
Storm: He's been on empty for some time.
Deal: Kutler is still hollering at Hogar. I think he's wearing himself out just as much as he's wearing Hogar out.
Storm: I'm not so sure about that. Listen to Hogar's AGONIZING screams! He's throwing out some four letter words of his own!
Deal: Kutler is trying to maintain his grip as Hogar inches his way to the ropes. The ref is asking Hogar if he wants to quit and he refuses.
Storm: COME ON HOGAR! GIVE IT UP!
Deal: Hogar is in seriously bad shape here and he STUBBORNLY REFUSES to quit!
Storm: What is wrong with that man?!
Deal: Kip Kutler is asking himself the same question as he shakes his head in frustration as Hogar inches even closer to the ropes. Once again the ref asks Hogar if he wants to quit and he shakes his head. Kutler is still screaming at him, like a Drill Sergeant, and HOGAR SOMEHOW MAKES IT TO THE ROPES! The ref is tapping Kutler on the shoulder as he REFUSES to let go! The ref SMACKS Kutler across the head and that gets Kutler to drop Hogar and now Kutler grabs ahold of the ref and smacks him across the head before tossing him outta the ring!
(The crowd boos)
Storm: He just manhandled that hometown referee and these people have completely turned against him.
*Kutler (to Hogar): YOU'RE MINE!
Deal: Kutler now pulls Hogar to the middle of the ring and sets him up for a Kutting Edge! Kutler is having some difficulty as he's taken a beating in this match. He has Hogar up and HITS IT! Kutler is covering, but there is NO REFEREE!
Storm: 1....2.....3......4.......5! This match should be over AGAIN!
Deal: Kutler did it to himself! He tossed the referee out, who is trying to regain composure on the outside. An angry Kutler is screaming at the official to get back in. Kutler is pulling up Hogar. Don't tell me he's doing it again?! Kutler is struggling with Hogar, but has him up and hits ANOTHER Kutting Edge! The referee just made his way back into the ring and Kutler is yelling at him to get in position! The referee slowly makes his way over.....
Storm: He's doing this on purpose!
Deal: The cover, 1......2.......NO! Hogar with a shoulder up and Kutler is LIVID! Kutler is SCREAMING at the ref again!
Storm: Don't throw him out again!
Deal: I think he learned from that as he takes a deep breath and now he's screaming at Hogar for kicking out! Kutler is stumbing around as he's pondering.....no way! Is he?!
Storm: Yes!
Deal: Kutler is gonna try it again! He's going for yet ANOTHER Kutting Edge! He grabs Hogar but Hogar with an EYE GOUGE and Kutler is temporarily blinded with some of that blood getting in his eyes! Hogar is swinging in no particular direction as he can't see! Hogar is punching air and he finally connects with Kutler's face and Kutler goes down as does Hogar! These two men are EXHAUSTED! Someone just threw a towel into the ring
Storm: It's over! Someone threw in the towel!
Deal: It is NOT over! The ref is using the towel to wipe the bloodied faces of both men.
Storm: Oh.
Deal: Kutler still appears to be blinded as he's rubbing his eyes after that eye gouge and wait a minute! Hogar just spotted the chair. He CLOBBERS Kutler and Kutler doubles over and Hogar hits him again! And again! Hogar is hitting releasing YEARS of PENT UP RAGE and FRUSTRATION as he continues to beat on the man while these stunned fans are silenced in disbelief!
Storm: That blood is trickling down Hogar's face again.
Deal: That's a good thing for Kutler because Hogar was going to do some serious damage if he hasn't already. Hogar can't see once again as he wildly swings the chair but doesn't connect. Another swing and the chair goes flying outta the ring, nearly missing the referee! The ref wipes Hogar's face again as well as Kutler's. Hogar can see Kutler lying motionless on the mat. He covers, 1......2.......kickout! How did he kick out after taking all of those chairshots!
Storm: Intestinal fortitude! This is a MUST WIN for him.
Deal: Hogar seems to have Kutler where he wants him. He's setting him up for his figure four leglock finisher!
Storm: But does he have the strength to get it locked in?!
Deal: That's a good question as Hogar is struggling and it doesn't appear that Kutler is even conscious after taking those chairshots, some of them to the head! No doubt that is payback for what Hogar did to him earlier. This may be Hogar's last chance! Can he put SHOCK THE WORLD and put Kutler away?
Storm: Kutler with a KICK TO THE FACE!
Deal: Hogar stumbles back and falls to the mat. Kutler is trying to shake the cobwebs as Hogar pounds his fist on the mat in frustration.
Storm: These fans are at the edge of their seats.
Deal: Kutler and Hogar are both struggling. Hogar and Kutler lock eyes as they lie on the mat and look at each other in disbelief and then anger as they exchange four letter words. Both men are in rough shape and bloodied. Kutler was on his way to an easy win in the early going of this match, but rammed his shoulder into an exposed turnbuckle and that altered the course of this match.
Storm: Kutler had this match won on more than one occasion!
Deal: But he just couldn't end this match without punishing the man. As he said before, his goal wasn't to win, but to humiliate Hogar and now he's risking humiliation himself! Both men are nearly out of gas. It may come down to who wants this more. Kutler crawls over toward Hogar and wraps his hands around Hogar's neck, choking him, as he wrings his neck. He's telling Hogar to quit and Hogar refuses! Kutler with a slap to the face! Hogar tries to return it, but Kutler grabs Hogar's arm and puts him in another one of his patented armbars!
Storm: I'm telling you he is gonna rip that man's shoulder of his socket to pay him back for what happened earlier when Kutler's shoulder hit that exposed turnbuckle!
Deal: Kutler is the one that exposed that turnbuckle to begin with! Kutler is once again ORDERING Hogar to quit but he REFUSES! Hogar is trying to reach over with his other arm but Kutler pulls him away. The ref is asking Hogar if he gives up and the answer is "hell no". This antagonizes Kutler even more as he attempts to strengthen his grip and Hogar reaches the ropes again.
*Kutler: DAMMIT!
Deal: Kutler POUNDS the mat in frustration! He seems to be running out of ideas as if he doesn't know what else to do as he eyes that chair on the outside. Kutler with some elbows to the sternum as he drags Hogar in the middle of the ring. He looks at the cornerpost as if he's pondering going up to the top. He wants to finish this thing.
Storm: Put him in the Krippling Kutler Cross Face!
Deal: I think he wants to knock him unconscious first.
Storm: He wants to give him BRAIN DAMAGE.....something NOT to remember Kutler by.
Deal: Kutler is yelling curse words once again as he ignores the ref's warning and exits the ring. Kutler grabs not one but two chairs and tosses them into the ring. Can the man even make it back into the ring?! He's taken so much punishment and it shows.
Storm: I've never seen him more angry. This match should be OVER and he should be out enjoying the Riyadh night life but here he is, still trying to put away his longtime enemy.
Deal: Kutler slowly makes his way back in. As Hogar rises up, Kutler CLOBBERS him over the head and this crowd is STUNNED! Hogar fell-face-first to the mat! The fans are so quiet you can hear a pin drop!
Storm: Kutler is wrapping each chair around each of Hogar's legs. He wants to end this match.
Deal: He's tried before but couldn't put Hogar away. Can he do it now? He's looking upstairs and this is a high risk maneuver that is GUARANTEED to put Hogar away AND possibly BREAK HIS LEGS if he connects!
Storm: But can he get to the top rope without falling? Can he hit Hogar before Hogar realizes what's happening
Deal: The fans are cheering Hogar on as Kutler heads to the corner and makes the long climb to the top. He makes his way up and Hogar is moving around.
*Kutler: FUCK!
Deal: Kutler is frustrated and he makes his way back down.
*Kutler: I'm gonna break your fucking neck!
Deal: Hogar breaks free from one of the chair and Kutler grabs it and uses it to knock the wind out of Hogar! Kutler is setting Hogar up for a pileriver ONTO THE CHAIR.....but HOGAR WITH A LOW BLOW!
Storm: He cheated!
Deal: It's not like Kutler didn't do the same to him! Kutler is hopping around the ring and Hogar with a small package and handful of tights! 1......2.......NO! Kutler sets Hogar up with a belly to back suplex right onto that chair! 1......2......NO! Hogar kicks out!
*Kutler: STAY THE FUCK DOWN!
Deal: I think Kutler is pondering wrapping that chair around Hogar's neck!
Storm: That's going too far.
Deal: That seems to be the route he's going but the ref is getting in between him and Hogar and Kutler shoves the ref! I don't think that was a good idea! Kutler is now pulling Hogar up and Hogar is swinging at Kutler!
Storm: WHAT THE HELL?!
Deal: The people are starting to count as Hogar somehow manages to catch a second wind and has Kutler backed into the corner! He pounds on Kutler, 4....5....6....7....8....9.....10! And he's STILL wailing on him! Hogar throws Kutler across the ring and HITS HIM WITH A SPEAR! 1.......2.......NO! Kutler kicks out just in the nick of time! Hogar grabs Kutler by the hair and he smashes his face against the mat. Kutler with an elbow to the face! The two men are wrestling on the mat, each trying to gain the upper hand, and now Kutler with a cross face chicken wing!
Storm: Hogar won't quit, but Kutler just cannot sustain the momentum.
Deal: The fans here in Saudi are firmly behind Hogar now. They are cheering him to get out of that chicken wing.
Storm: GIVE IT UP!
Deal: Hogar reaches the ropes and Kutler CANNOT BELIEVE IT!
*Kutler: FUCK!
Deal: Kip Kutler has HAD IT! No matter what he does, he can't seem to put the man away. It was Hogar breathing heavy and now Kutler is breathing heavy and he's FURIOUS! His own anger is handicapping him. Kutler grabs Hogar and FACE SLAM onto the chair!
*Kutler: STAY DOWN MOTHER FUCKER!
Deal: The cover, 1.....2.....kickout! (crowd pops) Hogar REFUSES to stay down. An extremely frustrated Kutler just threw both of the chairs next to Hogar. Kutler has thrown the kitchen sink against the man but he refuses to quit. Kutler leans over and he's trying to apply the ankle lock submission but Hogar is squirming which is adding to Kutler's frustration. Kutler drops a leg onto Hogar's midsection. Kutler grabs the chair and tries to wrap it around Hogar's legs, but Hogar squirms again.
*Kutler: HOLD STILL!
Deal: Kutler picks up the chair and he stops! Kutler nearly fell over in exhaustion as he nearly tripped over Hogar and he's trying to wipe the blood from his eyes. Hogar has been on empty for some time and now it is Kutler who is bordering on empty. Kutler wanted to extend this match in order to make an example out of Hogar and now Kutler is desperately wanting to end this match because he himself is running out of gas. What was once a long shot is now a real possibility. Can Steve Hogar capitalize on Kutler's.....WAIT! Hogar with a small package, 1.....2....3!
Storm: NO! Kutler kicks out!
Deal: Kutler springs up and he just blew a gasket! He's kicking around, trying to find Hogar. Both of these men seem to be blinded. The referee was just handed a towel and he begins to wipe Kutler.....no! Kutler SNATCHES the towel and wipes his eyes! He has a look that can kill in his eyes as he GLARES at Hogar!
Storm: I wouldn't wanna be Hogar!
Deal: Kutler is taking that bloody rag and he's CHOKING Hogar!
*Kutler: GIVE IT THE FUCK UP!
Deal: The fans here are booing Kutler as he continues to choke Hogar with that towel.
(Hogar is gagging and coughing up blood.)
Deal: This is getting out of hand as Kutler continues to choke Hogar. Hogar is NOT moving! The ref is trying to grab ahold of the towel and a LIVID Kutler is staring down the ref! The ref backs away and Kutler makes his way toward the ref! That towel is COVERED in blood and the ref is being backed into the corner. Kutler is admonishing him.
Storm: The ref has had enough! He's yelling at Kutler and they're in a heated argument.
Deal: This is giving Hogar some time to recuperate
Storm: You're assuming there's something left in the tank. Hogar is MOTIONLESS!
Deal: Kutler is threatening the referee, but he's careful not to put his hands on him because he needs that ref to count Hogar's shoulders to the mat. As Hogar has been claiming for weeks, a loss to him can be detrimental to Kutler's career. Kip Kutler is taking a breather as he glares at a motionless and bloodied Steve Hogar.
Storm: Kutler is eyeing those steel chairs. Does he have in mind what I think he has in mind?!
Deal: Kutler grabs a chair and wraps it around Hogar's left leg.
Storm: He's doing it again! Kutler is looking to END this thing.
Deal: The referee is trying to get in the way, but Kutler shoves him! He picks up the other chair and wraps it around Hogar's other leg.
Storm: This is NOT good for Hogar, not at all.
Deal: Kutler is cursing at Hogar as he makes his way up to the top. He's taking his time, can he even make it up there?!
Storm: Look at Hogar! Kutler has all the time in the world.
Deal: The referee is checking on Hogar and Kutler is SCREAMING at the ref to get out of the way! The ref backs off as Kutler reaches the top. If he connects, Hogar's ankles could be broken! Kutler leaps and Hogar moves slightly, but Kutler CONNECTS!
Storm: Did you hear that?! He SNAPPED at least one of Hogar's ankles!
Deal: This crowd is in DISBELIEF! He very well could have snapped at least one of his ankles. Hogar moved at the last second, which might have saved him.
Storm: No, didn't you hear it?! BOTH ANKLES were SNAPPED!
Deal: I don't know but there seems to be some damage there.
Storm: Kutler has had ENOUGH! He's putting Hogar in his Hogar's own finisher, the figure four leglock.
Deal: The referee is asking Hogar if he gives up and he REFUSES! (crowd pops) This INFURIATES Kutler who increases the pressure!
Storm: Hogar is fading out!
Deal: Indeed he is! The ref asks him again and Hogar uses what's left of his strength to shake his head!
Storm: GIVE UP YOU IDIOT! This man will have both of his legs broken if they're not already!
Deal: Kutler is so zapped of energy that he's not even yelling at Hogar to give up. Kutler is wearing himself down! Hogar's shoulders hit the mat, 1.....2......shoulder up! (crowd pops) Hogar is STILL in this thing!
Storm: WHAT THE HELL?!
Deal: There's nothing else Kutler can do but increase the pressure. Hogar's legs are no longer working. There's NOTHING he can do to come back from this. Yet the man still won't give up! Kutler POUNDS the mat with his fist in frustration!
Storm: I think I heard Hogar's other leg snap! He is NOT walking outta this one.
Deal: The referee is lifting Hogar's arm and it drops, he raises it again and it drops, he lifts it again and Hogar's arm is still up as he gives the fans a thumbs up. Kutler sees this and he's beside himself!
*Kutler: GIVE UP MOTHER FUCKER OR I'LL BREAK YOUR NECK!
Deal: Kutler just threatened to break Hogar's NECK!
Storm: Does Hogar even feel anything in his legs?! He must want to end up in a wheelchair like his partner Dan Williams!
Deal: Kutler seems intent in putting him in a wheelchair. Kutler releases the figure four and he POUNDS the mat in FRUSTRATION! His hands are on the side of his head as he wracks his brain, trying to put away Hogar. He's thrown EVERYTHING in his arsenal at the man and he's STILL in the match!
Storm: He's not standing though!
Deal: Kutler is shaking his head in frustration as he stares down Hogar with smoke coming out of his nostrils. Hogar turns himself around and is crawling, but he can't make his way up to his feet. His legs are no longer working! Why doesn't this referee stop the match?!
Storm: You know the rules!
Deal: There are no rules!
Storm: Exactly!
Deal: Kutler appears to be amused at the sight of Hogar crawling toward him, his legs aren't working, Kutler just smirks and shakes his head in disbelief. Kutler stands there as Hogar, who can barely see due to the blood that is covering his eyes, reaches and grabs one of Kutler's ankles. Hogar doesn't have the strength to get himself back up. Or even take down Kutler at this point.
Storm: Put him out of his misery!
Deal: Kutler just stares at Hogar and takes a deep breath, shaking his head. Even he can't believe what he's seeing.
Storm: Put him away!
Deal: Kutler is now setting Hogar up.....for the Kutting Edge! He has some difficulty but HITS IT!
Storm: PIN HIM!
Deal: I don't think he's convinced that Hogar is done as Hogar lies motionlessly on the mat. Kuter puts Hogar in the Krippling Kutler Cross Face!
Storm: There's no getting out of this!
Deal: We've seen him get out of EVERYTHING Kutler has thrown at him, but you may be right. There is no sign of movement as the referee raises Hogar's arm once and it falls, he raises it again, still no movement, one more time, and IT'S OVER!
Storm: FINALLY!
**DING**DING**DING**
Deal: Kutler is NOT letting go!
Storm: Does he even know where he's at?!
Deal: Either he didn't hear the bell or he's VERY angry that Hogar resisted for so long. I don't know which but the referee is tapping his shoulder and now security is in the ring trying to get Kutler off of Hogar. The man is UNCONSCIOUS! LET HIM GO! He better let go or they might reverse the decision!
Storm: I don't think they can.
Deal: Finally, security is able to pull Kutler off of Hogar. And Kutler collapses right next to Hogar. The careers of these two men have been intertwined for many years, dating back to when both were on the same team. One man's career will end tonight and the other will continue his comeback but he has some recovering to do.
Storm: It's a good thing he has some time off, but he'll be fine! By the time RAGE is back up and running next year, his shoulder will be pretty much healed up.
Deal: How do you know that?
Storm: I know!
Deal: Hogar is STILL motionless as paramedics have arrived and there's a stretcher being brought to the ring.
Storm: ONE stretcher.
Deal: That's what I said! The security guards are trying to help Kutler up, but he's brushing them off. He wants nothing to do with them as he walks himself to the corner. Kutler is staring at the fallen Steve Hogar as paramedics work on him. What is that man thinking?!
Storm: He's asking himself why he's not enjoying a steak at the finest restaurant in Riyadh. This was supposed to be a quick 5-10 minute match.
Deal: Rich Mason is at ringside with his entourage as he watches the chaos continue to unfold. They are trying to get Steve Hogar onto the stretcher.
Storm: I bet Kutler would break that stretcher in two, with Hogar on it, if he had the energy for it.
Deal: Obviously he does not. Mason is watching Hogar with his poker face as if he doesn't have any concern for the man.
Storm: How do you know that?!
Deal: Just a wild guess. Kutler is still standing in his corner and yes he is still standing as he will walk away from this as the victor as he watches one of his most hated rivals being moved into an ambulance. The open the doors and Hogar lifts his head as he just regained consciousness. He looks over at Hogar and locks eyes with him. Hogar gives Kutler the middle finger!
(The crowd pops as Kutler smirks)
Deal: And Kutler gives Hogar a middle finger of his own!
(Another crowd pop)
Storm: Is that supposed to be a sign of respect?
Deal: I don't know what it means, but they're putting Hogar into the ambulance as Kutler continues to stare him down as the doors close and the ambulance pulls away.
Storm: I don't think he was convinced that Hogar was done!
Deal: Who can blame him after all that?
*Ring Announcer: The winner of this match is KIP KUTLER!
(The crowd pops as Kutler steps away from the corner and the ref raises his arm in victory.)
Storm: I don't understand these people! They loved him and then they hated him and now they love him again. I can't wait to see how people react to him once he's back in the states!
Deal: Judging by the fans reaction here at MSG, who have watched this match on the big screen, I'm assuming it will be positive.
(Rich Mason approaches Kutler and raises his other arm.)
Deal: Kutler brushes Mason off as if he doesn't want anything to do with him. Mason backs away as his bodyguards step in front of him.
Storm: Rich Mason made Kip Kutler an even wealthier man tonight between that one million dollar and the winner's purse, which is likely just as much. Gotta love that Saudi money!
Deal: Kip Kutler is refusing help is he makes his way out of the ring.
Storm: Kip Kutler is bloodied and he's beaten, but once again proved that he's a warrior and he will be a force to be reckoned with in RAGE next year.
Deal: Steve Hogar's career has officially ended and is being transported to the hospital as we speak. We hope that he is okay and will keep you updated on his condition.
~~~
Stock: Right then, there’s no bloody time for dithering. We’re getting straight on with the bloody action. Next up , the RAGE Scientific bloody Showcase Championship is on the bloody line as Doug Devens defends against Nightwalker! Gordon vs. Nightwalker
Vandessa Deal: What a night so far!
Ricky Storm: 22 years in the making!
Vandessa Deal: Doug Devens won’t just come out here as a champion he will come out here as a conqueror. Double champion!
Ricky Storm: Doug has to be tired, but maybe the stem cells are working! May he hit my boy Kip up for some D-Bol or trenbolone!
Vandessa Deal: Both these competitors represent the same faction, but this match is about personal gain! They have to set the alliance to Daniel Dare aside to achieve their goals and dreams!
Ricky Storm: Let’s head to bloody Lord Robert Stock! That guy is totally loco daddy! He’s an honorary Planet Silverstar member!
Stock: Oi! Still bloody talking here! From Chicago, weighing in at 254 bloody pounds, DOUG DEVENS!
("Ride of the Valkyries" by Wagner plays. Devens stands at the top of the ramp, both championships displayed with quiet arrogance. Thomas Gordon lingers just behind him, hands folded, a satisfied smile on his face like a man watching a long-term investment finally peak.)
Ricky Storm: He beat Scott Grayse earlier tonight with Gordon’s help, let’s be clear about that, but he’s walking into this match already wounded. Two matches. Two belts and now Nightwalker? That’s rough! She is someone you should never overlook especially on one of the grandest stages!
Vandessa Deal: She is Rage's REAL DEAL! She is laser focused on winning here tonight. Yeah, it’s strange seeing Salvation church members facing one another but when it’s for one of the most prestigious titles in wrestling today all bets are off!
Storm: She’s real? Are you for real daddy? She is as fake as your tits!
Vandessa Deal: Idiot! Do all you Storms share one collective brain? Of course you do and it’s damaged! Just sit there and be mute!
Ricky Storm: We are the free folk! We have a pretty sweet time Machine, just ask Ferman, Barnhill or Jennings! Our president JOEY FERMAN of Planet Silverstar is C.O.O. Of UWA!
Vanessa Deal: Crayon crew as Thief Taylor calls them! Just stop talking about them. No one cares! NO ONE CARES!
Robert Stock: His bloody opponent hailing from some bloody quadrant somewhere in bloody hell…..
(A little girl's giggle is heard and then " Out of the darkness hell's queen did call to pain and suffering she brought to them all. Away ran the children to hide in their beds in fear that the devil would chop off their heads". (The little girl giggles again)
Stock: Presenting, the bloody Queen of Hell - NIGHTWALKER!
(At that point the lights go out and fog fills the stage as "Dracula” by Rob Zombie hits a fire ball, shoots out of the stage and turns into Loralie Blackwell . She heads down the ramp to the ring in cat-like strides glaring at the crowd as the non-believers boo her and her followers cheer. She stops at the edge of the stage and snaps her fingers disappearing only to reappear in the middle of the ring and heads to her corner.)
Ricky Storm: Her trickery shows no bounds! I wonder if David Copperfield did his apprenticeship under her tutelage? What about D.B Copper? I swore I saw him at the Dollar Tree in Lima, Ohio! Might have been Tat Tom!
Vandessa Deal: She earned this shot you fool. BOH points. Consistency and she chose him. That tells you everything. She is more focused now than she has been in a long time.
Ricky Storm: Rumor has it that my boy Dougie D lived in a jungle with a crazy tribe that taught him the real meaning of enlightenment, daddy!
Vandessa Deal: Lies! All lies, I swear, I am not paid enough for this!
**DING**DING**
(They circle slowly, neither willing to overcommit. Circling like two gladiators destined for greatness. They are circling while jaw jacking one another. Both competitors circling with their eyes locked on one another. )
Ricky Storm: This is Scientific Showcase rules submissions only. No pinfalls, no knockouts. One mistake, and it’s over.
(The first lock-up is brief and violent. Nightwalker drops level, reaching for Devens’ leg, but Devens sprawls hard and drives her face-first into the mat. He stomps on her.)
Vandessa Deal: That’s veteran instinct. Devens didn’t hesitate; he smothered her.
Ricky Storm: Being from hell and all that darkness I bet she enjoys a little smothering! I know I do!
Deal: Of course you do, you sick freak!
(Devens grinds a forearm across Nightwalker’s face, just enough to hurt, just enough to irritate. Terry Dale warns him. Devens ignores it. They reset. He attempts to try again but Nightwalker strikes faster this time twisting into Devens’ arm and forcing him toward the ropes.)
Ricky Storm: Nightwalker’s not trying to overpower him. She’s trying to out-think him. Doug is a bit older so he could be sun-downing!
(Devens breaks free with a rake of the fingers and immediately snaps on a headlock, dragging Nightwalker to the mat and slowing the pace to a crawl. Gordon nods approvingly from ringside.)
Vandessa Deal: This is Doug Devens’ world right now. This is how he wins he drains you.
Ricky Storm: Plus, Gordon in your corner ain’t a bad thing either! He ain’t eye candy or anything, but you got to be wondering, if you're Nightwalker, when he’s gonna pull some shit, daddy!
(Nightwalker fights up, shoots Devens off the ropes but Devens blocks, yanks her arm over the top rope, and drops his weight onto it.)
Ricky Storm: That arm’s a target now. Everything Devens does from here will be about control.
Deal: He’s trying to wear her down, not a rookie move by any means.
(Back inside, Devens twists the arm again and again, threatening quick armbars, forcing Nightwalker to burn energy escaping instead of attacking. Then suddenly Nightwalker rolls through a transition and snaps on a triangle choke.)
Vandessa Deal: She’s got it! She’s got it locked in!
(The crowd roars as Devens scrambles, stacking her just enough to reach the ropes with his fingertips.)
Ricky Storm: That was close. Too close. Good thing he has a furry red-assed Orangutan's reach!
Deal: That would be a baboon you donkey!
(Gordon jumps onto the apron, barking at Dale, buying Devens precious seconds to recover. Nightwalker snaps. She charges Devens, smashing his head into the corner, kneeing him in the ribs, then dragging him down into a brutal neck crank.)
Vandessa Deal: This is frustration boiling over. Nightwalker feels it slipping.
Ricky Storm: She is mad as a hornet! Her eyes are glowing! Is Lucifer gonna crack the earth and appear from the depths of hell? I hope not, Halloween isn’t for like 10 months!
(Devens bites her hand to break free. Dale scolds him. Gordon waves it off. Nightwalker responds by chopping Devens leg out and stomping directly on the knee before locking in a kneebar.)
Ricky Storm: That’s the same knee he’s been favoring all night!
Vandessa Deal: He bit her!!!!! What the hell!
Ricky Storm: He must have missed catering!
(Devens howls, clawing to the ropes. He barely escapes. Nightwalker is laughing while she creeps forward! She grabs him by the head and suplexes him over. She is quick to her feet and drops a hard elbow. She grinding that elbow into his throat in an attempt to choke him out. Devens flips her over and begins just a flurry of hard rights!)
Vandessa Deal: Deven’s just brawling now!
Ricky Storm: He better pace himself. This ain’t 2010!
(Devens traps Nightwalker during a flurry of rage and cinches in a Crossface, sitting deep and wrenching back with everything he has. He’s reefing on her neck with a good grip. Nightwalker slowly trying to inch her way to the ropes. Doug applies more pressure, slowing her fight.)
Vandessa Deal: This could be it!
(Nightwalker crawls. Inch by inch. Fingertips scraping canvas. Rope break. The crowd applauds both. Nightwalker rolls to the floor. Devens follows but she snaps him forward with a huge clothesline, driving the back of his head into the apron.)
Ricky Storm: That’s vicious! She’s dismantling him! That rattled his brain. He may need a cat-scan!
Vanessa Deal: Step by step she wears him down. She wants this gold!
(Nightwalker attempts to lift him but he pushes her into the guard rail. She is clobbering him. He hits her with a knee raise taking her back. Doug to his feet and suplexes her over taking both competitors down!)
Vandessa Deal: Some old school traditional move sets.
Ricky Storm: Sometimes things that are old become new again. Just like your tits!
Vandessa Deal: Idiot, I swear!
(Nightwalker and Devens are both slow to get up! Nightwalker gets to get her feet and delivers a huge headbutt sending Doug back into the ring apron.)
Ricky Storm: Now that’s using your head, eh!
(She rolls him into the ring, Nightwalker locks in an arm-triangle choke. Devens staggers to his feet and slams her into the corner, but she keeps the hold applied. Then the building loses its god damn mind!)
(“Legendary by Skillet” plays over the loud speaker.)
Vandessa Deal: WAIT!!!!! Hold THE DAMN PHONE! WAIT A SECOND!!!!
Ricky Storm: Someone call my daddy, daddy - ya know!
(Harold Hartley appears on the stage.)
Ricky Storm: You’ve got to be kidding me.
Vanessa Deal: This is crazy!
(Harold looks at Robert bloody Stock and nods.)
Robert Stock: Harold Hartley is cashing in the WHO’S THE DADDY PRIZE. The match is now a triple threat.
(Devens is screaming like he has seen a ghost? He’s holding Terry Dale trying to get his feet. Hartley runs down the ramp and slides into the ring and Nightwalker turns and CRACK.)
Vandessa Deal: NO! NO!
(Hartley levels Nightwalker with a lead pipe, knocking her out cold. He tosses the pipe out of the ring before Terry Dale notices.)
Ricky Storm: This is a robbery!
(Hartley turns to Devens. He charges in blind rage. Hartley sidesteps. Strikes. Drops Devens to the mat.)
Vandessa Deal: Hartley’s been waiting a year for this moment!
(Hartley traps the arm and sinks in The PAINKILLER. Devens fights. Thrashes. Reaches for Gordon.)
Ricky Storm: There’s nowhere to go! That’s a huge DICK MOVE OF THE CENTURY!
Vandessa Deal: He’s trying to break his arm!
Ricky Storm: Pay back is a bitch daddy!
(Deven’s is fighting it. He is screaming in pain. Terry Dale is down asking Deven’s if he taps! He shakes his head no! He’s frothing at the mouth while gasping from the pain.)
Vanessa Deal: He’s gonna break his damn arm!
Ricky Storm: I can’t wait for the pop crack rice crispy sound! Pay back is a real super bitch daddy!
(Devens taps. The pain was too severe and The bell rings.)
**DING**DING**DING**
Stock: Your bloody WINNER! - HAROLD HARTLEY!!!
Vandessa Deal: HAROLD HARTLEY HAS DONE IT!
(Hartley rises as the crowd explodes. He takes the Scientific Showcase Championship the same one Deven’s took from him long ago. Hartley flips Devens off. Nightwalker glares from the corner, fury burning through the haze.)
Ricky Storm: Nightwalker was robbed. Devens was humbled. And Harold Hartley just rewrote history. Hartley walks up the ramp, championship reclaimed, while chaos and anger linger behind him.
Vandessa Deal: This wasn’t just a match, Ricky. This was a reckoning.
Ricky Storm: LEDGENDARY LIKE ONLY RAGE CAN PROVIDE!
Deal: Okay RAGE fans it all comes down to this, the main event of Year 22. After a year long Bouts Of Honor competition that saw Team Cage come out victorious and giving the advantage to the challenger in this match. RAGE World Champion Daniel Dare will defend his title against his long time rival Cage in the FEAR FACTORY which will take place inside of the CATHEDRAL in Chicago, Illinois, home of none other than the Hardcore Holy Roller himself the Saint, who is currently in TCW, another long time rival of Dare and the same can be said of Cage, who will also be the SPECIAL REFEREE! I can’t believe what we are about to see!
Storm: Neither can I! This is going to be INSANE!
Deal: Insane doesn’t even begin to cover it! The fans here in Madison Square Garden will be watching it on RAGE-Vision as there are cameras set up all over the Cathedral to capture the action to make sure none of the fans here in New York City or watching at home miss a second of what will be an unquestionably dangerous and violent match!
Storm: It should be noted that there will be NO ONE ELSE inside the Cathedral except for Cage, Dare, and the Saint and one can only imagine what waits for them inside! No members of Team Dare or the Salvation Church. No members of Team Cage. Just those three inside the Cathedral, with Chicago firefighters and paramedics standing by outside the property for when the match ends, which is now the focal point of the Fear Factory match inside the home of the man who created it all the way back in 2017 while he was the RAGE World Champion which was an absolutely epic match. In fact the Saint loved the match so much he even brought it to TCW with him back in 2022!
Deal: The Saint won both of those matches, while we saw Jerry Root win in 2018 and Gemini prevail in 2019 here in RAGE so this will be only the FIFTH TIME this match will be used in either fed as it is so dangerous, so mind altering, both feds agree that it should be used SPARINGLY and ONLY in extreme situations and there is no situation more extreme than the BLOOD FEUD between Daniel Dare and Cage!
Storm: These two have been going after each other for YEARS and now they have a chance to finally settle this in what will be maybe the most challenging match of their careers. Cage won the right to pick the stipulation to this match and he decided on the Fear Factory as he doesn’t just want to beat Dare, he wants to push him to his physical and mental limit while at the same time hoping to walk out of the Cathedral as the new RAGE World Champion.
Deal: Cage has been obsessed with taking down Dare and the Salvation Church and now he finally gets Dare, in what is his last chance to fight for the RAGE World Championship, one on one in an environment Cage thinks favors him and a match he says is right up his alley and with this being his last chance at taking down Dare, Cage is swinging for the fences with this pick. But while Cage clearly knows what he is doing and what he is getting in for, we can’t forget the man he is facing is Daniel Dare. He has seen it all, done it all, and will not be intimidated by this match no matter how dangerous or torturous it may seem.
Storm: Let’s not forget Dare and the Salvation Church spent over a year inside of the Cathedral after they were gifted it by Mason International after the Saint’s controversial departure from the business last summer. They used it as their home, their base of operations, and remade it in their image while they were there. And during that time they got to know every room, every hallway, every corner in the Cathedral so while Cage may think he has Dare backed into a corner, Dare spent a long time inside the Cathedral and with his knowledge of the layout of the Cathedral, there are those who feel Cage made a rash decision picking the Cathedral as the location and that he might have accidentally handed Dare the advantage without realizing it.
Deal: That is an excellent point as Dare took great pleasure in revamping the Cathedral in his image while the Salvation Church occupied it which they did until the Miracle Marathon when the Saint defeated Dare to become the RAGE World Champion and reclaim ownership of the Cathedral. Dare was able to regain the championship at Hell’s Holiday bringing us to this moment now where two of the sport's most bitter rivals finally get to settle their issues in what might be the final encounter between them. But we would not be doing our job if we didn’t discuss the man who will be officiating this match taking place inside HIS HOME and that is none other than the Saint.
Storm: It would be malpractice if we didn’t discuss him or his history with both of these men. Everyone knows about the wars waged between the Saint and Daniel Dare over the years. They have spent nearly THREE DECADES inflicting ungodly pain and suffering on each other in the feud that was standard bearer every other feud in this sport has been compared to. It was the first feud EVER inducted into the Hall Of Fame and even during “down times” when they are not actively battling each other, there is still a hate between them that will never die no matter how much time passes.
Deal: They don’t call Saint vs. Dare the Feud of Feuds for nothing as they have been in some of the bloodiest, most violent and historic matches this sport has ever seen. With all of that said, while many feel the Saint being the special referee for this match gives Cage the advantage, there are those who feel differently because while many people focus on the Saint’s hatred of Dare, let’s not forget that the Saint also has had a long and violent history with Cage.
Storm: They have engaged in some of the most brutal matches the sport has ever seen and while neither of them hate each other like they hate Dare, to say they are friends would be considered a massive case of misinformation because there is no love lost between Cage and the Saint either.
Deal: Throw in the fact that Cage and Dare are fighting inside THE SAINT’S HOME, a home he spent a year trying to get back and several months renovating when he did, no thanks to Cage’s use of a blow torch while he was “helping” clean the Cathedral up, something that did not sit well with the Saint. Word is while any weapon is in play for this match, word is the Saint put in the contract when asked to ref this match nothing flammable would be used in this match, as well as that RAGE would foot the bill for any part of his home that gets damaged or destroyed during this match. Some say it was the Saint just trying to squeeze a few extra dollars out of RAGE just because he could, but he also knows that by agreeing to let the Fear Factory take place inside of his home there is a good chance it will not look exactly the same when it’s done.
Storm: For his sake I hope he has a good contractor on speed dial because he is going to need it when it’s done! In addition to all the insanity and blood shed we are going to witness, both Cage and Dare are going to have to face their greatest fear if they hope to win this match. No pinfalls will be counted for a wrestler who hasn’t faced his fear so even if your opponent drops dead with no chance of kicking out, if you haven’t faced your fear yet the Saint won’t even consider making the count!
Deal: Both of these men know that and are ready to face whatever fear they have to take down the other, and knowing what type of men Cage and Dare, we can only imagine what kind of fear they could possibly have!
Storm: I shudder to think what could possibly scare these two!
Deal: I don't know what it could be but we are close to finding out as Stock is in the ring ready for the announcements!
Stock: LADIES AND BLOODY GENTLEMEN! OUR NEXT MATCH IS THE MAIN BLOODY EVENT OF YEAR 22 AND IS THE FEAR FACTORY MATCH THAT IS TAKING PLACE INSIDE THE SAINT'S BLOODY CATHEDRAL IN CHICAGO, ILLINOIS AND IS FOR THE RAGE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP!
(Crowd pops LOUDLY)
Stock: INTRODUCING FIRST, THE SPECIAL REFEREE! HE IS A HALL OF BLOODY FAMER AND ONE OF THE GREATEST BLOODY WRESTLER'S OF ALL TIME! HE IS THE HARDCORE HOLY ROLLER ….. THE SAINT!
(GOAT by the Cult plays bringing a deafening roar from the fans as the Saint, thanks to the cameras inside the Cathedral, appears on the RAGE-Vision. He makes his way to a wrestling ring set up in the basement gym of the Cathedral. He is wearing a referee’s shirt with the word GOAT on the back. He looks into the camera to acknowledge the fans back in New York who continue to cheer loudly.)
Stock: NOW INTRODUCING THE BLOODY CHALLENGER! FROM MESA, ARIZONA… WEIGHING 225 POUNDS, HE IS A MULTI-TIME HALL OF BLOODY FAMER… THIS… IS… CAGE!!!
(The fans erupt into deafening cheers as they see Cage make his way into the ring in the basement gym. Cage points at the camera to acknowledge the fans then goes about getting ready for the match.)
Stock: NOW INTRODUCING THE CHAMPION! HE IS THE LEADER OF THE SALVATION BLOODY CHURCH AND CALLS HIMSELF THE MESSIAH OF WRESTLING! HE WEIGHS IN AT 300 BLOODY POUNDS AND HAILS FROM TO HELL AND BACK! THE RAGE WORLD CHAMPION …. DANIEL DARE!
(Dare makes his way towards the ring in the basement gym of the Cathedral while the fans back in. New York City boo him LUSTILY as he says a few incendiary words into the camera before stepping into the ring.)
*CAMERA VIEW ON TELEVISION SWITCHES TO DIRECTLY INSIDE THE CATHEDRAL*
Deal: They are inside the ring in the basement gym of the Cathedral as we now switch to the view inside of the Cathedral where the action is about to take place. Even though they are all the way out in Chicago we can feel the tension all the way out here in New York! The Saint calls Cage and Dare to the middle of the ring and is giving them both last second instructions!
Saint: Alright you two, PAY ATTENTION to what I’m about to say because I’m only going to say it once and I WILL NOT REPEAT MYSELF! This is the FEAR FACTORY but it is also MY HOUSE! I didn’t wait a year to get the Cathedral back and then agree to let you two fight it out inside MY HOME without a few assurances from RAGE beforehand.
This IS an anything goes match, weapons are allowed, and in fact encouraged, and ANYTHING is fair game to be used. HOWEVER, I want you to keep in mind that thanks to a clause in my contract that RAGE agreed to, IF YOU BREAK IT YOU BOUGHT IT! So feel free to use whatever you want, but remember if you break it, the money is coming out of YOUR PAYCHECK NO QUESTIONS ASKED!
Deal: The Saint isn’t playing about that!
Saint: ALSO, since this is the Fear Factory, if you want to win you must FACE YOUR FEAR! Any pinfall or submissions without facing your fear first will be IGNORED so I strongly advise both of you face your fears as soon as possible to speed the proceedings along. Falls also can take place ANYWHERE inside the Cathedral on OR outside. As long as it's only Cathedral grounds, it's good. The ONLY rule I have tonight is that while weapons are in fact allowed, NOTHING FLAMMABLE IS ALLOWED! And we all know why that is …. CAGE.
Cage: IT WAS ONE ROOM!
Saint: IT WAS A BIG ROOM! I DID allow both of you to place weapons at random locations in the Cathedral as I damn well this fight isn’t staying inside this ring. Only you two know where you placed them so use them at will and while I am strictly enforcing my NO FIRE RULE, feel free to spill as much blood as you want because that cleans up much easier than fire. No thanks to Cage.
Cage: Just let it go already!
Saint: I REFUSE TO LET IT GO! YOU ALMOST BURNED DOWN THE WHOLE DAMN PLACE! Also there is one room on the main floor that is sealed off and OFF LIMITS and you must NOT GO IN THERE OR SOMETHING SERIOUSLY HORRIBLE WILL HAPPEN TO YOU!
Dare: I didn’t agree to that! You can’t tell me what to do, I’M THE MESSIAH AND YOUR BIOLOGICAL FATHER! If I want to go in that room I’M GOING IN THAT ROOM!
Saint: THE HELL YOU ARE! As I said before, MY HOUSE MY RULES so what I say GOES! That being said, enough wasting time, let’s go about the business of you two kicking the shit out each other! RING THE BELL!
**DING**DING**
Deal: The bell has rung and Cage and Dare immediately go at each other! It’s a slugfest from the start with the Saint looking on as Cage and Dare are using each other like a punching bag in the early going!
Storm: They’ve waited all year for this match and now that it’s here they aren’t going to hold back! They are rolling along the ring ropes beating the crap out of each other and it’s only to get more violent from here!
Deal: Cage has Dare backed into the corner and is whaling on him with rights and lefts …. DARE WITH A KICK TO THE NUTS! Cage goes down to his knees and Dare viciously boots him in the head!
Storm: There are no rules so he did it right in front of the Saint knowing there will be no repercussions for doing so!
Deal: Dare smirks at the Saint telling him it’s going to be a short night for him and the easiest paycheck he ever earned and now grabs Cage and CLOBBERS him across the back! He does it again and now he grabs Cage in a front face lock and SWINGS HIM VIOLENTLY ACROSS THE RING!
Storm: Cage sits up grabbing his neck and he might have tweaked something in it when Dare threw him!
Deal: Cage tries to stand up and Dare CLOTHESLINES him and sends him to the mat! He goes to cover Cage, but the Saint just stands in the corner staring at him!
Dare: WHAT ARE YOU DOING? GET OFF YOUR ASS AND MAKE THE COUNT!
Saint: YOU KNOW THE RULES! NOT UNTIL YOU FACE YOUR FEARS! FACE IT AND I’LL COUNT! UNTIL THEN SHUT YOUR MOUTH!
Deal: Dare clearly didn’t like the Saint telling him off, but the rules are clear! No pinfalls or submissions will be counted until a wrestler faces his fear! Dare reluctantly and angrily goes back to Cage who shoots up and catches him with a DROP KICK that sends Dare flying through the ropes out to the floor!
Storm: Landing on the floor is hard enough under normal circumstances but there is NO MAT on the floor in this basement gym so Dare’s landing was rougher than usual!
Storm: Dare gets up slowly trying to shake off the pain …. CAGE WITH A SUICIDE DIVE OVER THE TOP ROPE ONTO DARE!
Deal: And that might be the last we see of the ring in this match! Dare with another rough landing on the concrete floor and now Cage grabs Dare by the hair and begins BASHING HIS HEAD INTO THE FLOOR!
Storm: Dare's head is making a sickening sound as his flesh is repeatedly SLAMMED into the concrete!
Deal: Cage pulls Dare off the floor and now he whips him HEAD FIRST into a nearby weight rack! Dare hits the ground and now Cage grabs a DUMBBELL and goes to BRAIN Dare with it …. Dare moves and Cage slams the dumbbell into the ground!
Storm: Cage stands up and turns to face Dare …. Dare grabs him and throws Cage HEAD FIRST INTO THE MIRROR BY THE WEIGHT RACK!
Deal: The mirror SHATTERS and shards of broken glass are everywhere! The Saint pulls out his cellphone and takes pictures as he's clearly documenting this so he can get reimbursed by RAGE for the damage!
Storm: Cage stands up and there is a HUGE gash on his head from where it hit the mirror! Blood is pouring down his face and it didn't take long for blood to spill tonight in the Fear Factory!
Deal: Dare picks up a glass shard and SLASHES Cage across the back with it! That opens up a huge gash on his back and Cage howls in pain! He drops to his knees and grabs a glass shard himself. Dare moves in on him and Cage STABS Dare in the foot with the glass shard! Now Dare howls like a wounded animal as these two are SLICING AND STABBING each other like maniacs and we’re barely five minutes into the Fear Factory!
Storm: We knew it would be bloody but I didn’t think the blood would come THIS FAST! These two are out to MAIM each other!
Deal: Cage pulls the glass shard out of Dare’s foot and slashes him across the thigh with it! Cage goes to stand up but Dare grabs a dumbbell and SMASHES Cage in the back with it!
Storm: OUCH! That was right in the spine! I can feel Cage’s pain all the way here in New York! That was VICIOUS!
Deal: Cage drops to his knees and tries to get some distance between himself and Dare who runs up and boots Cage in the ribs! Cage rolls over clutching his stomach in pain and Dare has had the advantage most of the early going!
Storm: Dare looks over at the Saint who looks like he just texted a photo of the broken mirror to RAGE management and yells at him to pay attention! The Saint yells back until either one of them faces their fear he doesn't have shit to do and that he should pay attention to Cage instead of him!
Deal: Dare demands to know how is he supposed to face his fear when he doesn’t know where he’s supposed to face it! The Saint yells back that it will happen when it happens and to stop bitching and start fighting!
Storm: Dare did not like that answer!
Deal: Dare does not like when anyone talks back to him! When you call yourself the Messiah of wrestling you think everyone is beneath you! Dare is still carrying that dumbbell and turns back to face Cage who is slowly getting up. Dare charges at Cage and goes to PUNCH HIM WITH THE DUMBBELL …. CAGE.PICKS UP A BENCH AND USES IT AS A SHIELD TO BLOCK THE PUNCH!
Storm: Dare's hand went into the bench with the weight of the dumbbell behind it! He drops the dumbbell and howls in pain as he might have injured his hand! Dare angrily turns towards Cage who grabs Dare by the head and SLAMS his face on the workout bench!
Deal: Dare is rocked and now Cage leaps up on the workout bench and now leaps towards Dare with a HURRICANRANA! OH MY GOD!
Storm: Great move by Cage as it sent Dare crashing into a nearby treadmill! Cage runs over and STOMPS Dare's head into the treadmill and that didn't sound good!
Deal: Cage now STANDS on Dare’s back while he is face down on the treadmill. Cage looks at the control panel and flips on the power switch ….. THE TREADMILL IS MOVING WHILE CAGE IS STANDING ON DARE’S BACK!
Storm: The treadmill is GRINDING Dare’s face while Cage remains on top of him ….. Cage CRANKS up the speed on the treadmill as it continues to grind Darel’s face! CAGE IS USING THE TREADMILL LIKE A BELT SANDER ON DARE’S FACE!
Deal: Cage continues to turn up the speed on the treadmill as Dare growls in pain! Dare is trying to get out of this and now he rolls his entire body onto the treadmill which shoots him off and causes Cage to go FACE FIRST into the control panel! He lands on the treadmill and is shot off of it like Dare was into a nearby wall!
Storm: Dare sits up and sees his reflection in a nearby mirror and sees his face is BRIGHT RED as Cage tried to take his skin off with the treadmill! There’s a huge cut on Dare’s forehead and blood is coming out of it as both men have already been busted open!
Deal: Dare looks at his wound in the mirror and he is FURIOUS! Cage tried to permanently disfigure him with the treadmill and Dare is not going to let that stand! He pulls Cage up by the throat and CHOKE SLAMS HIM ON THE TREADMILL!
Storm: The treadmill is now DESTROYED and unusable thanks to that Choke Slam and the Saint pulls out his cellphone and makes a call to RAYMOND CUCUMBER?
Saint: HEY CUCUMBER? IT’S THE SAINT! YEAH I KNOW I’M SUPPOSED TO BE REFFING THIS MATCH, BUT HAVE YOU SEEN THE MESS THEY’RE MAKING? THEY’RE TEARING SHIT UP LEFT AND RIGHT AND AT THIS RATE I MIGHT NOT HAVE A HOUSE LEFT WHEN THIS IS OVER! SO THAT FEE YOU HAD TO PAY TCW FOR THEM TO AGREE TO LET ME REF THIS MATCH? IT IS NOW DOUBLE! HEY, YOU KNEW MY SERVICES WOULDN’T BE CHEAP, SO IF YOU WANT ME TO CONTINUE TO STAND BACK WHILE THEY DESTROY MY HOME I JUST GOT BACK, YOU WILL PAY THE TAB AND THANK ME FOR IT! THERE’S NO NEED TO BE LIKE THAT, JUST PAY ME WHAT YOU OWE AND WE’LL BE GOOD! I KNEW YOU’D COME AROUND! PLEASURE DOING BUSINESS WITH YOU!
Deal: Dare overheard the Saint call Cucumber and he isn’t happy about him making calls while he’s reffing his match!
Dare: WHAT THE HELL ARE YOU DOING? WHY ARE YOU CALLING CUCUMBER WHEN YOU’RE SUPPOSED TO BE REFFING MY MATCH! WHAT IS WRONG WITH YOU!
Saint: DON’T YOU WORRY ABOUT WHAT I’M DOING, WORRY ABOUT WHAT YOU SHOULD BE DOING BECAUSE WHAT I DO IS MY BUSINESS, NOT YOURS!
Deal: Dare is LIVID at the Saint and is literally SEETHING as he turns back towards Cage who is trying to get out of the wreckage of the treadmill. He gets to his feet and Dare lifts him up for a SUPLEX INTO THE WALL! That cracked some of the plaster and you can see the look on the Saint’s face as he clearly is going to demand more money from RAGE after this!
Storm: I don’t know how much money they had to offer the Saint AND TCW for him to agree to ref this match, but I’m sure it was a LOT!
Deal: Dare pulls Cage up and tries to whip him into the wall again, but Cage reverses it and sends Dare FACE FIRST into the wall and that causes more damage! The Saint is heard saying off to the side that RAGE is going to go bankrupt paying off all this damage as Cage grabs Dare as he steps away from the wall and drills him with a big right! That knocks Dare towards the gym doors and now Cage uses Dare’s head to SMASH OPEN the doors and boots Dare out into the hallway!
Storm: They’re now free to go anywhere in the Cathedral and there’s no telling what damage they might do! Cage runs over and drives a big elbow into the back of Dare’s head and that knocks him to the floor! Cage runs towards him and hits Dare with a MASSIVE DOUBLE STOMP TO THE BACK!
Deal: Cage rolls Dare over and tries to go for the cover and the Saint has to tell him he needs to face his fear first. Cage asks when is that supposed to happen and the Saint tells Cage it will happen when it happens and he’s tired of answering questions! Cage turns towards Dare who reaches up and GOUGES Cage in the eyes! That slows him down and now Dare grabs Cage and throws him into a nearby elevator!
Storm: The Cathedral has elevators? I didn’t know that! This place is more massive than I thought!
Deal: Dare follows Cage in and tackles Cage against the wall! The elevator door shuts behind them and now it’s just Dare and Cage inside the elevator!
Storm: The Saint is still in the basement and now has to catch up to Dare and Cage! We now get the camera view inside the elevator as Dare is beating down Cage!
Deal: Dare SLAMS Cage’s head against the elevator wall and Cage slumps to the ground! Dare knees him in the face and blood from Cage’s open wound SPLATTERS all over the elevator!
Storm: Some of it got on the elevator camera lens! Damn that went everywhere!
Deal: Dare is BRUTALIZING Cage inside the elevator as being in a confined space with Daniel Dare is not anyplace you want to be, not even one of the toughest men in the wrestling industry in Cage!
Storm: Dare is going off on Cage with rights and lefts and is BERATING Cage as he does! He’s telling Cage he should have never come back to RAGE and he is going to cripple him while his family watches!
Deal: Dare is beating Cage to a pulp inside the elevator and Cage may be OUT! Dare sees Cage is defenseless and now holds up his hand! We all know what that means as Dare goes for the TESTICLE SQUEEZE ….
Storm: What the hell! The lights in the elevator WENT OFF! It’s PITCH BLACK IN THERE!
Deal: What the hell is going on! We can hear Dare screaming to turn the lights back on so he can finish beating down Cage, but we can’t see him …. The elevator lights up again and WHAT IS THAT!
Storm: I don’t know it looks like a video of some abandoned building …. Wait a second, that's RAGE HEADQUARTERS! The windows are boarded up and the doors are chained and padlocked! WHAT THE HELL IS THIS!
Voice: WHAT YOU ARE LOOKING IS ALL THAT’S LEFT OF THE WRESTLING PROMOTION KNOWN AS RAGE! WHAT WAS ONCE A PROUD AND THRIVING COMPANY THAT EMPLOYED THE BEST WRESTLERS IN THE WORLD IS NOW NOTHING, BUT A MEMORY AS THE COMPANY WAS FORCED TO CLOSE IT’S DOORS FOREVER AFTER DANIEL DARE LOST THE RAGE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP TO CAGE!
INTEREST IN THE COMPANY PLUMMETED OVERNIGHT, SUBSCRIPTIONS TO ALL RAGE STREAMING SERVICES WERE CANCELED, TICKET SALES CRASHED, MERCHANDISE DIDN’T SELL AND FANS STOPPED WATCHING ENTIRELY OVERNIGHT!
SHORTLY AFTER, ONE WRESTLING PROMOTION AFTER ANOTHER WAS FORCED TO CLOSE IT’S DOORS FOREVER AS WRESTLING DIED THE NIGHT THE MESSIAH LOST!
Storm: WHAT WAS THAT!
Deal: I don’t know, but that was INSANE! It was some sort of apocalyptic vision of the future of the wrestling industry should Dare lose this match!
Voice: DANIEL DARE HAS FACED HIS FEAR!
Deal: The lights in the elevator come back on and we see Dare balled up in the corner in the fetal position rocking back and forth saying “MAKE IT STOP!” Dare’s fear is that the wrestling industry will be no more if he loses to Cage! He’s now faced it and he can now go for the win!
Storm: The elevator finally reaches the next floor and the doors open. Dare quickly gets off the elevator and turns to curse it out saying it should go back to hell where it belongs! He looks over his shoulder and sees the Saint standing just down the hallway who is waiting impatiently for Dare and Cage to resume fighting.
Saint: CONGRATULATIONS YOU FACED YOUR FEAR! NOW CAN WE TRY TO FINISH THIS MATCH WHILE WE’RE STILL IN 2025?
Dare: YOU WEREN’T ON THE ELEVATOR! HOW THE HELL DID YOU GET UP HERE SO FAST?
Saint: SECRET PASSAGES, THEY’RE ALL OVER THE PLACE, REMEMBER?
Dare: OH YES, THE SECRET PASSAGES! I ALWAYS LOVED THOSE. DID YOU USE THE ONE IN THE SOUTHEAST CORNER?
Saint: OF COURSE I DID. IT’S THE QUICKEST WAY HERE FROM THE BASEMENT.
Dare: I ALWAYS LOVED THAT PASSAGE, MADE MOVING AROUND THIS PLACE SO MUCH EASIER.
Saint: IT’S ONE OF MY FAVORITE THINGS ABOUT THE CATHEDRAL. BY THE WAY YOU MAY WANT TO LOOK OUT.
Dare: LOOK OUT? LOOK OUT FOR WHAT ….
Deal: CAGE EXPLODES OUT OF THE ELEVATOR AND TACKLES DARE INTO A NEARBY TABLE! A vase that was on the table falls off and shatters on the floor!
Cage: OH SHIT! I AM SO SORRY ABOUT THAT!
Saint: DON’T BE! THAT IS A VASE DARE LEFT BEHIND WHEN I KICKED THE SALVATION CHURCH OUT OF HERE! IT’S EXPENSIVE AS HELL BUT IS ALSO AN EYESORE SO YOU DID ME A FAVOR?
Dare: IS THAT MY VASE FROM THE MING DYNASTY FROM CHINA? I WAS WONDERING WHERE I LEFT THAT! IT’S A PRICELESS ANTIQUE!
Saint: NOT ANYMORE!
Dare: CAGE YOU BASTARD! YOU OWE ME A MILLION DOLLARS!
Cage: I THOUGHT YOU SAID IT WAS PRICLESS!
Dare: I JUST PUT A PRICE ON IT AND IT’S A MILLION DOLLARS!
Cage: GOOD LUCK GETTING IT FROM ME!
Deal: Dare explodes into a blind rage and TACKLES Cage to the floor! Dare POUNDS him in the head with a Double Axe Handle, but now Cage MULE KICKS Dare off of him and sends Dare HEAD FIRST down a nearby stairwell! Dare is sprawled out on a landing several steps down and now Cage HURLS himself over the railing and lands on Dare with a SPLASH!
Storm: HOLY SHIT! Cage damn near hurled himself to his death, but fortunately for him he landed on Dare! Blood splattered all over the wall and the Saint is going to have a hell of a time cleaning this up when this match is over!
Deal: You couldn’t pay me enough to help clean up this mess! Cage goes to cover Dare, but quickly stops as he remembers he still hasn’t faced his fear! He pulls Dare up and looks like he is setting him up for the THUNDER CAGE …. Dare blocks it and catches Cage with a HEAD BUTT! That slows Cage down and now Dare lifts Cage up and POWER BOMBS CAGE OFF THE STAIRWAY TO THE FLOOR BELOW!
Storm: Fortunately for Cage there was a table at the bottom of the stairway to break his fall and I say fortunately with a heavy dose of Silverstarian sarcasm because Cage is in a heap!
Deal: I don’t know WHY there would be a table at the bottom of a stairwell, but knowing the Saint he put it there hoping something like this would happen! Dare moves down the stairs as quickly as he can and throws himself on top of Cage for the cover! Now the Saint can count and we get 1 …. 2 …. CAGE KICKS OUT!
Storm: Cage survived that brutal fall from the stairwell to the floor below that sent him through the table, but that is not something you want to try to survive more than once! And Cage has to hope he can face his fear soon because right now he is at a distinct disadvantage in this match!
Deal: Dare wanted that pin, but now he knows he can tee off on Cage and doesn’t have to worry about suffering a pin or being made to tap out as Cage still needs to face his fear. Dare pulls Cage up and heaves him into the Saint’s living room! Cage gets up and Dare sends him HEAD FIRST INTO THE SAINT’S LARGE SCREEN TELEVISION!
Storm: The Saint puts his hand over his eyes and starts shaking his head, muttering to himself why the hell did I agree to this and that Cucumber owes him big time!
Deal: Cage is laid out on the floor and now Dare tries to PUSH THE LARGE SCREEN TELEVISION ON TOP OF CAGE …. CAGE MOVES AND THE TELEVISION CRASHES ON THE FLOOR!
Storm: The Saint throws his hands up and says to himself I know what I’m demanding RAGE buy for me when this is over! Cage is back to his feet and Dare charges at him …. Cage ducks down and FLIPS DARE OVER WITH A BIG BACK BODY DROP THROUGH THE SAINT’S COFFEE TABLE!
Deal: The coffee table EXPLODED as soon as Dare crashed through it and the Saint is looking down at him as Dare lays in the wreckage of the coffee table!
Saint: YOU KNOW WHAT? I HATED THAT DAMN THING! YOU DID ME A FAVOR! BUT YOU STILL OWE ME A NEW TELEVISION!
Cage: PUT IT ON MY TAB!
Deal: Cage sees Dare laying in a heap as he tries to get out of the mess that was once the Saint’s coffee table. Cage goes to move in on him …. THE FLOOR OPENS UP UNDERNEATH CAGE AND HE FALLS INTO IT! WHAT THE HELL WAS THAT!
Storm: A TRAP DOOR! IT WAS A TRAP DOOR! WHAT KIND OF LUNATIC HAS A TRAP DOOR IN THEIR LIVING ROOM!
Deal: YOU KNOW WHOSE HOUSE THEY’RE FIGHTING IN RIGHT?
Storm: OH YEAH THE SAINT’S! I forgot about that for a second.
Deal: I’m sure you did, but let’s focus on the fact that a trap door opened up underneath Cage and sucked him deep into the bowels of the Cathedral! We have NO IDEA where the hell Cage just went to …. Wait, I see him!
Storm: I do too! Cage seems to be in a small room SOMEWHERE in the Cathedral, but we don’t know where that room is!
Deal: Cage looks around trying to find a way out but there doesn’t seem to be an exit …. What the hell, the WALLS ARE CLOSING IN!
Storm: The room is SHRINKING and Cage is trapped with nowhere to go! Cage frantically tries to find a way out …. There’s a video playing on the ceiling above! WHAT IS THIS!
Deal: It’s a video of Cage’s wife Meg and his children Rowan and Liz! They are sitting around a table with an open space for Cage and crying how he left them behind because he cared more about RAGE and beating Daniel Dare than them!
Storm: Cage is locked on this video as now it shows him as a young child after the passing of his sister, talking about how alone he feels without her, and how he became a ghost to his parents as he left them feeling alone as well!
Deal: Now we’re hearing a voice …. It’s the doctor telling him he has a brain tumor and Cage debating treatment for it!
Storm: Now it’s him snapping out of it and saying he will do it after he fights Dare because he refuses to leave the people he cares about alone!
Deal: The voice overs stop and the video shuts off as the walls continue to close in on Cage! He continues to look for a way out, but there is none as the walls are about to FLATTEN HIM ….
Storm: Another trap door opens up underneath and Cage SLIDES out of the room just as the walls were about to close around him!
Deal: Cage looks around, panicked and sweating, trying to make sense of what just happened!
Voice: CAGE HAS FACED HIS FEAR!
Deal: It was his FEAR! CAGE FACED HIS FEAR! Both men have faced their fear and now the Fear Factory is ON!
Storm: Cage exhales a sigh of relief and now tries to navigate his way back to Dare inside the Cathedral!
Deal: Cage is making his way down a hallway of sorts and comes across a door. He kicks it open and goes through where he finds himself standing in front of Dare again! Where the hell did that first trap door take him and how he did end up back here so fast!
Storm: It has to be one of those secret passages the Saint mentioned earlier!
Deal: It has to be because no other explanation makes sense! Both Cage and Dare, bloodied, bruised and still itching to wage war with each have both faced their fears and now the Fear Factory is in full swing!
Storm: The Saint is standing at the end of the hallway watching Cage and Dare stare each other down and he actually looks pleased!
Saint: YOU HAVE BOTH FACED YOUR FEARS NOW THIS IS ANYONE’S MATCH TO WIN! NOW STOP STANDING AROUND AND LET’S DO THIS ALREADY!
Deal: Neither Cage or Dare have to be told twice as just like they did at the start of the match they charge at each other and start beating the hell out of each other! Dare grabs a nearby chair and SMASHES Cage with it! Cage responds by grabbing a painting off the wall and SMASHING IT over Dare’s head!
Storm: They are throwing each other into the wall of the hallway as they continue to batter each other senseless! Dare throws Cage through a door and he ends up in the first floor bathroom! Dare follows him in and throws Cage into the bathtub! He has his hands around Cage’s throat and is CHOKING HIM while Cage claws at his face to break free!
Deal: Dare sees the faucet and turns it on and now water is filling the bathtub! Dare tries to shove Cage’s head under the faucet like he’s trying to WATERBOARD HIM!
Storm: Worse than that I think Dare is trying to DROWN HIM! The tub is filling with water around Cage’s head and Dare has Cage’s head UNDER WATER! DARE IS TRYING TO DROWN CAGE!
Deal: I know this is a no rules match, but I don’t think that includes DROWNING your opponent! Cage is under water trying to fight out but he can’t get his head above water! The Saint has seen enough and is now trying to PULL Dare off of Cage! Dare is REFUSING to let go as he is trying to put Cage away LITERALLY!
Storm: The Saint has his arm around Dare’s neck trying to pull him away from Cage as he says killing your opponent isn’t part of the deal and he’s not going to have someone die in his home!
Deal: The Saint FINALLY pries Dare off of Cage and shoves him back so he can check on him! Cage isn’t moving as his head was under water for a long time! The Saint is checking his pulse and he turns white as a ghost! He says Cage isn’t breathing …. The Saint says Cage is …. He can’t finish his thought ….
Storm: The Saint says Cage is DEAD! Daniel Dare drowned Cage and KILLED HIM!
Deal: NO! NO! This can’t be happening! This has gone too far! It has gone TOO DAMN FAR!
Storm: The Saint looks at Dare who seems totally unbothered by this! He doesn’t care that he just DROWNED CAGE and KILLED HIM!
Deal: The Saint looks up at Dare with pure ANGER in his eyes and begins screaming in his face! He’s screaming that Dare took things too far and now Cage is dead in his bathtub!
Storm: I can’t believe what I’m seeing here! Dare just KILLED CAGE! HE KILLED HIM!
Deal: Cage has been accused of having a death wish in the past, but I don’t think this is what he had in mind! The Saint exits the bathroom saying he needs to call the authorities while Dare looks unconcerned and somewhat PROUD of what he did!
Storm: How can he be proud of THAT! He just killed a man! This is SICK!
Deal: Dare turns his back to the body of Cage and yells at the Saint that he’s not going to help him clean up the body!
Storm: What is wrong with him! That is MESSED UP!
Deal: Dare is now CACKLING HYSTERICALLY as he says this means he wins …. CAGE IS RISING FROM THE BATH TUB! WHAT THE HELL!
Storm: OH MY GOD! CAGE IS A ZOMBIE NOW AND HE’S HUNGRY FOR HUMAN FLESH!
Deal: HE’S NOT A ZOMBIE! HE’S ALSO NOT DEAD! But just like a HORROR MOVIE VILLAIN who won’t stay dead when you thought he was done, I'm going with Jason Voorhees of Friday The 13th when he rises out of Crystal Lake, Cage steps out of the bathtub and now is walking towards Dare!
Storm: Cage looks POSSESSED right now! I’m scared!
Deal: Silence you big baby! Dare still thinks Cage is done for and he has no idea that Cage is ALIVE and on his feet! Dare is still cackling like a hyena to himself as Cage grabs him and spins Dare around to face him!
Storm: Dare’s jaw hits the floor as he can’t believe Cage is alive …. CAGE TACKLES DARE AND BEGINS WHALING ON HIM!
Deal: Dare is trying to cover up but Cage has gone FULLY FERAL as he pummels Dare like a madman! A few minutes ago we thought Cage was DEAD and now he’s beating the shit out of Dare which begs the question was that a RUSE between him and the Saint to fool Dare!
Storm: I don’t know and I doubt either of them will admit to it, but it sure smells that way to me!
Deal: It doesn’t matter now as Cage is PUMMELING Dare! He pulls Dare off the floor and throws him HEAD FIRST INTO THE TOILET! Cage puts Dare’s head on the toilet seat and begins SLAMMING THE LID UP AND DOWN ON IT! He now sticks Dare’s head into the toilet and FLUSHES IT ON HIM! I hope for Dare’s sake that the toilet was empty!
Storm: Cage pulls Dare up and hurls him into the hallway and Dare slams into the wall! Dare bounces back towards Cage who drops him with a FACE SLAM! Cage covers him and gets 1 …. 2 …. DARE KICKS OUT!
Deal: That is Cage’s first attempt at a pinfall after facing his fear, and now it’s all about who can put the other away! Cage grabs Dare by the hair and throws him head first into the kitchen! Dare slams into the dishwasher and Cage runs towards him with a RUNNING KNEE …. DARE MOVES AND CAGE CRASHES INTO THE DISHWASHER!
Storm: Dare opens up the dishwasher while Cage clutches his knee! Dare grabs a plate and SMASHES it over Cage’s head! Cage staggers as Dare grabs a broken piece from the plate he just destroyed and CUTS Cage across the stomach!
Deal: Cage doubles over as that cut deep, now Dare grabs Cage by the leg and places it across the open dishwasher …. DARE SLAMS IT SHUT ON CAGE’S LEG! Cage hits the ground writhing in pain and now Dare picks him up for a DEATH VALLEY DRIVER ON THE KITCHEN COUNTER!
Storm: Cage rolls off to the floor and now Dare covers him! 1 …. 2 …. CAGE KICKS OUT! Dare yells at the Saint saying it was a slow count and the Saint tells Dare maybe if he didn’t move in slow motion he might have gotten the pin!
Deal: Dare is known for trying to intimidate the officials but he isn’t going to intimidate the Saint. That isn’t going to stop him from arguing though and he is making his point known loudly!
Storm: The Saint is making his point just as loudly as these two were MADE to argue with each other!
Deal: The Saint isn’t having it with Dare and says if he wants another round with him they can set a time and place in 2026 but for now he needs to focus on Cage! Dare angrily turns around to face Dare …. CAGE SMASHES HIM OVER THE HEAD WITH A BLENDER!
Storm: Dare DROPS like he was shot as Cage BRAINED him with that blender! Glass is everywhere and I think some of it is wedged in Dare’s skull! Cage moves in, hobbling on one leg and PULLS himself up on the kitchen counter! He stands over Dare and LEAPS OFF FOR AN ELBOW SMASH!
Deal: I don’t know if he leaped off or fell off because his weakened leg couldn’t support his weight! Either way he pulled it off and Cage covers him again! 1 …. 2 …. DARE KICKS OUT!
Storm: Close call for Dare as Cage nearly got him! Dare stands up and Cage drills him with an upper cut! Another one and Dare is reeling! Cage goes to follow up but Dare lashes out with a kick to Cage’s wounded knee and Cage drops like a rock!
Deal: Dare drags Cage towards the dining room pummeling him as he does! Dare picks up Cage and SLAMS Cage on top of the dining room table! Dare climbs up on the dining room table and lifts Cage up for a MESSIANIC PILEDRIVER THROUGH THE DINING ROOM TABLE! HOLY SHIT!
Storm: That table isn’t like the ones you see at a RAGE arena, this a THICK TABLE and dare just obliterated it with Cage’s head!
Deal: Cage is writhing around in pain like a fish out of water, holding his neck which Dare tweaked earlier in the match! Dare now covers Cage and here’s the count! 1 …. 2 …. CAGE KICKS OUT IN TIME!
Storm: Dare can’t believe he didn’t get it! Dare pulls Cage up and prepares for a POWER BOMB …. Cage BACK FLIPS him over and Dare lands on debris from the broken table! Cage now wraps his left arm around Dare’s neck and begins PUMMELING him on the top of his skull with his right!
Deal: Cage is POUNDING those shards of glass from the blender stuck in Dare’s head deeper into his flesh and blood is streaming down his face! Dare reaches back and JAMS his thumb into Cage’s eye and Cage lets go! He stands up and Dare gets back to his feet. Dare moves towards him and Cage quickly responds with a SUPER KICK! It sends Dare’s head into the wall and he hits the floor! Cage covers him and gets 1 …. 2 …. DARE KICKS OUT IN TIME!
Storm: Another close call for Dare, but he’s still alive! Cage can’t believe he didn’t get it and goes to follow up, but Dare catches him with a big right hook! Cage fires back and now they are brawling down the main hallway of the Cathedral!
Deal: The punches are flying fast and furious …. Wait a second there’s that room the Saint was talking about earlier!
Storm: The one he said they are not allowed to enter or bad things would happen?
Deal: That’s the one! It has a big KEEP OUT sign plastered on it and Cage and Dare are fighting right towards it! The Saint is telling them to avoid that room or they will both be sorry, but good luck getting them to listen while they are beating the shit out of each other!
Storm: Cage nails Dare with a big right and that staggers Dare! He fires back and catches Cage in the jaw! That has Cage reeling but he quickly snaps out of it and TACKLES DARE INTO THE DOOR OF THE FORBIDDEN ROOM!
Deal: They literally busted open the door to that room and they both went flying inside! The Saint screams “NOW YOU DID IT!” and follows them inside! The Saint SLAMS the door shut and locks it behind him! He looks at them and yells “YOU DIDN’T LISTEN NOW YOU’RE GOING TO GET IT!
Storm: Who knows what that could mean! I’m looking around the room and I don’t see anything unusual except that it’s poorly lit. I don’t see the big deal ….
Deal: A large television at the end of the room lights up and a video starts to play! What the hell is this!
(Video of horror directors Rob Zombie and Uwe Boll plays on the screen.)
Narrator: TODAY AT THE ACADEMY FOR HORROR MOVIE GREATNESS, WE HONOR VISIONARY DIRECTOR UWE BOLL WITH THIS AWARD FOR LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT IN THE HORROR GENRE!
Cage: NOOOOOOOO! UWE BOLL SUCKS! MAKE IT STOP!
Narrator: WE ALSO HONOR ROB ZOMBIE WITH THE AWARD FOR THE GREATEST REBOOT OF A HORROR MOVIE FOR HIS VISIONARY REMAKE OF HALLOWEEN!
Cage: THIS IS TOO MUCH! TURN IT OFF RIGHT NOW!
Deal: Cage is LOSING HIS MIND as anyone who knows Cage knows he DESPISES Uwe Boll and he wanted to personally track down Rob Zombie and kick his ass for how he BUTCHERED the Halloween remake! Seeing this has to be TORTURE for Cage!
Storm: That video stops and now one starts playing of Daniel Dare dressed like ELVIS at a Karaoke contest …. SINGING?
*Dare on video: MY HEART WILL GO OOOOOOOOOOOONNNNNNNN!
Deal: Dear God it’s a video of Dare singing a CELINE DION SONG! I will never will get this image out of my mind!
Dare: THIS IS SLANDER! THIS IS AI GENERATED SLANDER! MUSIC IS NOISE AND I SURE AS HELL WOULD NEVER SING A CELINE DION SONG! TURN THIS OFF!
Deal: The Saint warned them not to go into this room! This is some sort twisted play on fears they both might have and it appears to be working as the Saint is engaging in EMOTIONAL CRUELTY towards both Cage and Dare!
Storm: They are both sweating profusely as this is clearly some form of torture by the Saint who set this room up just for them!
Deal: I guess he figured if they are going to fight in and destroy his house he is going to find a way to amuse himself in the process ….
(Another video plays and it shows Horror In The High Desert director Dutch Marich.)
Marich: Hi, Horror In The High Desert fans! It’s me, Dutch Marich, and I want to thank you all for enjoying the movies, especially the last one, Majesty. But I recently had an epiphany and realized I HATE making horror movies! So I am announcing I am officially CANCELLING Part Five of the Horror In The High Desert series and going back to my first love, making documentary movies about the greatest Olympic sport of all time …. CURLING!
Cage: NO! DAMN YOU SAINT! THIS ISN’T FUNNY! YOU’VE GONE TOO FAR …. I THINK I’M GOING TO BE SICK!
Deal: Cage is down on all fours DRY HEAVING as the idea of Horror In The High Desert Part Five not being made is too much for him to handle!
Storm: Now ANOTHER video is playing on the television! What else could we see!
Deal: It looks like a government official making a speech? What in the world is going on!
Government official: Today, for the first time in history, the House Of Representatives UNANIMOUSLY voted to make the production, distribution and consumption of pineapple pizza ILLEGAL! The bill immediately went to the Senate where it passed UNANIMOUSLY and then went to the President’s desk where he immediately signed it and then promised that anyone caught violating this federal law will immediately go to prison for LIFE!
Dare: THIS ISN’T FUNNY SAINT! PINEAPPLE PIZZA IS A GIFT FROM THE GODS AND I REFUSE TO LISTEN TO YOU SULLY IT’S GOOD NAME LIKE THIS!
Deal: Dare is HYPERVENTILATING as this video clearly didn’t sit well with him! A light flicks on near Dare and we see a PINEAPPLE PIZZA on a table waiting for him! Dare immediately rushes over to get himself a slice to calm his nerves! He grabs a slice and we hear a BUZZING SOUND …. The pineapple pizza is attached to an ELECTRO SHOCK MACHINE! Dare is being ZAPPED with electricity while he holds the slice but he STILL EATS IT! Damn this man loves his pineapple pizza!
Storm: Even while he’s being shocked with electricity! The Saint has always said enjoying pineapple pizza was a sign of mental illness and he may be on to something!
Deal: Dare finishes the slice and flips off the Saint when he’s done! Neither he or Cage are happy with him right now!
Cage: WHAT THE HELL IS WRONG WITH YOU SAINT! THIS IS TOO MUCH!
Dare: YOU ARE A SICK MAN SAINT! YOU HEAR ME? YOU ARE SICK?
Saint: YOU GUYS WANT SICK? I’LL GIVE YOU SICK!
Deal: The Saint has a box and pulls out what appears to be noise cancelling headphones? Why the hell is the Saint putting on noise cancelling headphones?
Storm: The Saint pulls what appears to be a remote out of his pocket. He points it towards something and clicks a button. MUSIC starts to play …. Oh God Saint you didn’t. PLEASE TELL ME YOU DIDN’T!
Music: I JUST WANT YOU FOR MY OWN …. MORE THAN YOU COULD EVER KNOW …. MAKE MY WISH COME TRUE …. ALL I WANT FOR CHRISTMAS IS YOU!
Deal: DAMN IT HE DID! The Saint is TORTURING Cage and Dare with the most annoying, obnoxious, overplayed holiday song, ALL I WANT FOR CHRISTMAS BY MARIAH CAREY! THIS IS INHUMAN!
Cage: SAINT YOU SON OF A BITCH! THIS IS DEPRAVED EVEN FOR YOU!
Dare: MUSIC IS NOISE AND THIS IS THE NOISIEST NOISE I’VE EVER HEARD! I HATE YOU SAINT!
Saint: WHAT’S THAT? I CAN’T HEAR EITHER OF YOU! DAMN THESE NOISE CANCELLING HEADPHONES WORK GREAT! THEY WERE EXPENSIVE, BUT WORTH EVERY PENNY!
Deal: Cage and Dare are both covering their ears screaming bloody murder and who can blame them as the Saint has piped in Mariah Carey’s GOD AWFUL Christmas song to torture them! This is sick! Twisted! And I think this violates the part in the United States Constitution that outlaws CRUEL AND UNUSUAL PUNISHMENT as NO ONE likes this song!
Storm: Speak for yourself, I think it’s kinda catchy! ALL I WANT FOR CHRISTMAS …. IS YOU!
Deal: YOU NEED HELP! Cage and Dare have their ears covered and are screaming at the Saint to turn the song off and of course the Saint decides to TURN UP THE VOLUME! Cage and Dare now go to the door and are trying to kick it open but the door is LOCKED!
Storm: They are demanding it be open and are kicking at the door trying to break it down! Cage and Dare now both lower their shoulders and BLAST into the door and it opens up! They both go spilling into the hallway and they both look RELIEVED to be out of that room!
Saint: CAGE! DANIEL DARE! YOU HAVE BOTH FACED YOUR FEARS! POORLY! BUT YOU FACED THEM! I HOPE YOU ENJOYED THE SHOW! HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA!
Deal: The Saint is laughing hysterically at what he just put Cage and Dare through and for the first time ever I think Cage and Dare agree with each other as neither of them found this funny! But they don’t have time to worry about that as there is still a match to be won and now the fists start flying AGAIN!
Storm: They are fighting down the hallway and are battering each other against the wall! They have beaten each other half to death this entire time and they still have a lot of fight in them!
Deal: Cage and Dare continue to batter each other and they are making their way towards a GLASS DOOR! Cage and Dare are moving at WARP SPEED as they pummel each other and THEY THROW EACH OTHER THROUGH THE GLASS DOOR! OH MY GOD!
Storm: THAT WAS MESSED UP! These two were already bloody head to toe and now they just sliced each other open even more! There is a pool of blood forming beneath both of them and even more glass stuck in their bodies! How much further are they going to push each other!
Deal: As far as they have to! That’s how far they will push each other! Both men are pushing themselves up and we see they are on the patio that leads to the Cathedral’s backyard! They are now OUTSIDE and will you look at that? IT’S SNOWING! They are outside in the snow and there is a GIANT CHRISTMAS TREE in the back yard with CHRISTMAS GIFTS underneath it!
Storm: And look who’s standing in front of the tree …. It’s SAINTA CLAUS!
Deal: IT IS SAINTA CLAUS! The Saint has put on his Sainta Claus get up and is standing in front of the Christmas tree waving Cage and Dare towards him!
Saint: HO HO HO! MERRY CHRISTMAS TO YOU TWO! Despite the fact you both have turned my house in a war zone and will be paying through the nose to get it fixed, as the official provider of holiday greetings and seasons beatings, as the special referee of this all important match, I decided it was only right that I got each of you a very special CHRISTMAS GIFT! Dare, here is YOURS!
Deal: Sainta Claus hands Dare a box and he quickly opens it up …. EDNA! IT’S EDNA! The barbed wire baseball bat Dare has used on numerous victims over the years!
Saint: Enjoy the gift! If you don't, that's not my problem! Cage, here is YOURS!
Deal: Sainta Claus hands Cage his gift and he opens it up …. It’s a KENDO STICK wrapped with DUCT TAPE AND RAZOR BLADES!
Storm: Both Cage and Dare seem happy with their gifts which goes to show Sainta Claus is WAY BETTER than that fraud Santa Claus! That asshole always forgets the batteries!
Deal: Don’t get me started on that FAKE! But that’s for another day as after beating each other senseless throughout the Cathedral, Cage and Dare are now outside in the back yard, IN THE SNOW, bloodied and bruised with both of them holding a VERY DANGEROUS WEAPON in their hands! The blood pouring out of their numerous wounds is turning the snow beneath their feet bright red and here is a pool of blood around both men!
Saint: What are you two waiting for? You have your gifts, now FUCK EACH OTHER UP ALREADY!
Deal: They don’t need to be told twice as Cage and Dare are now DUELING with their weapons! Dare swings at Cage with Edna but he blocks it away with the Kendo Stick! Cage now swings at Dare who bats it away with Edna! These two are trying to MAIM each other permanently here in the backyard of the Cathedral!
Storm: And the snow is falling harder now! Both men are fighting the blood falling into their eyes and the snow blowing in their face! This match sure has had everything!
Deal: Dare and Cage continue to swing away at each other but are not able to land a shot! Cage takes a wild swing with the Kendo Stick but Dare ducks out of the way! Cage tries to get himself set but his feet slip in the snow and DARE SMASHES CAGE IN THE BACK WITH EDNA!
Storm: Cage HOWLS in agony as the barbed wire digs into his flesh! Dare takes Edna and is now GRINDING IT UP AND DOWN CAGE’S BACK! LOOK AT ALL THAT BLOOD!
Deal: Dare is taking chunks out of Cage’s back with Edna and there is a SICK, TWISTED SMILE ON DARE’S FACE! He is TORTURING CAGE and I THINK HE’S GETTING OFF ON IT!
Storm: Dare derives happiness from the misery of others and this is without question his HAPPY PLACE!
Deal: Cage grabs the Kendo Stick with both hands and takes a desperation swing backwards over his shoulders and gets Dare in the face with it! Cage now pulls the Kendo Stick forward and MY GOD! One of the razor blades got Dare on the side of his face and opened up a HUGE wound!
Storm: Dare recoils in pain and now Cage rushes at him and CROSS CHECKS Dare in the face with the Kendo Stick like a hockey player and Dare goes down! He’s trying to get up but is slipping on the snow and now Cage begins WHALING ON DARE WITH THE KENDO STICK!
Deal: Cage is GOING OFF on Dare and look at Cage’s face! He has gone totally SAVAGE! He may be here physically but mentally he is elsewhere as every facet of what makes Cage who he is and his humanity have taken leave from his mind and has been replaced by a bloodthirsty, ravenous ANIMAL!
Storm: It’s the zombie in him! You know how much he loves those zombie movies! He’s watched so many of them it’s turned him into one!
Deal: You know that’s not possible! Or I don’t think it is! Either way Cage is BATTERING Dare head to toe with that Kendo Stick and is opening a new one each time one of those razor blades makes contact with his flesh!
Storm: Dare tries to sit up and Cage BLASTS HIM OVER THE HEAD! Dare goes down and Cage goes for the cover! 1 …. 2 …. DARE KICKS OUT IN TIME!
Deal: Dare was able to kick out before the Saint counted to three, and did you notice each time the Saint’s hand slapped the snow, BLOOD came shooting up as everywhere these men go there is a pool of blood that follows them!
Storm: I saw that and that is the perfect way to describe this match! A never ending pool of blood! I’m surprised either of these men have any left!
Deal: Cage gets back to his feet and tries to reset as Dare is barely able to stand up! Cage moves towards Dare, Kendo Stick still in tow …. Dare grabs a handful of blood soaked snow and THROWS IT IN CAGE’S EYES! Cage is frantically wiping the snow out of his eyes …. Dare comes up from behind Cage with Edna and is TRYING TO FORCE IT INTO CAGE’S MOUTH!
Storm: Dare has a modified FULL NELSON on Cage and is using it to keep Edna in his mouth! Cage is trying to keep his mouth closed and the barbed wire is SLICING OPEN HIS LIPS!
Deal: Blood is now pouring out of Cage’s mouth and Cage is desperately trying to break out! Cage reaches his hands up and GRABS Edna! The barbed wire is cutting into his hands but he is FORCING Edna away from his mouth! Cage leans forward and now swings his head backwards into Dare’s face! He caught him on the nose and that stuns Dare! He does it again and Dare loses his grip!
Storm: Cage breaks free and turns to face Dare …. Dare raises Edna above his head and BRINGS IT DOWN VIOLENTLY ON CAGE’S HEAD! Cage hits the ground and now the blood is flowing like a river out of his head!
Deal: Dare is standing over Cage with a crazed look in his eyes and I feel like we just witnessed a horrific re-enactment of the scene from The Walking Dead where Negan killed Glen! Only Negan called his weapon Lucille and Dare is WAY MORE EVIL than Negan ever was!
Storm: Cage is down and he isn’t moving as Dare literally split his head open with Edna! A PERVERSE SMILE appears on Dare’s face and now he covers Cage! There is no way Cage kicks out of this!
Deal: The Saint counts and we get 1 …. 2 …. CAGE KICKS OUT! HE KICKED OUT! IT WAS AT THE LAST SECOND BUT DAMN IT HE KICKED OUT!
Storm: HOW! I THOUGHT HE WAS DONE! HOW DID HE KICK OUT!
Deal: Dare is asking himself the same question as he can’t believe Cage survived that! What a scene this is! Two of RAGE’s all time greats, battling it out in the back yard of another all time great, covered head to toe in their own blood as the Chicago snow falls around them!
Storm: The thing is only Dare is on his feet! Cage has next to nothing left and while Dare is beaten down himself, he still has more to give than Cage at this point! It’s going to take a miracle for Cage to pull this off!
Deal: Cage is trying to get to his feet and Dare raises his hand up! That means the TESTICLE SQUEEZE is coming as he wants to end this NOW! Dare charges in for the Testcicle Squeeze …. Cage BLOCKS IT and takes Dare to the ground with an arm bar! He sees the Kendo Stick nearby and places Dare’s hand on it …. CAGE STOMPS DARE’S HAND ON THE KENDO STICK!
Storm: One of the razor blades sliced open Dare’s hand! Cage just cut open his power hand, the one he uses for the Testicle Squeeze and that cut is SICKENING! There is blood everywhere!
Deal: That also snapped the Kendo Stick in half and now Cage’s weapon is useless! But he picks Dare up and delivers a FALCON ARROW on what’s left of it and the razor blades go into Dare’s back! Cage covers him and here’s the count! 1 …. 2 …. DARE KICKS OUT RIGHT BEFORE THREE!
Storm: Now I’m asking HOW DID DARE DO THAT! That would have put away most wrestlers easily!
Deal: Dare isn’t most wrestlers! Neither is Cage! And these men are giving everything they have in this WAR of a match! Cage can’t believe he didn’t get the three count there and seems to be asking himself what is it going to take to defeat Dare!
Storm: You can see his breath in the cold Chicago air as he tries to think of something, anything to put Dare down as nothing has worked so far!
Deal: Cage gets to his feet and again goes to try to put Dare away …. TESTICLE SQUEEZE! DARE HAS THE TESTICLE SQUEEZE ON CAGE! That’s the same hand that got sliced open by the razor blades on the Kendo Stick and blood is pouring out of Dare’s hand as he applies the hold but it seems to be working as Cage is in TORTUROUS PAIN!
Storm: The Saint is standing by Cage to see if he taps out, but Cage is refusing to give in! Dare is screaming at Cage to call it quits while his manhood is intact but Cage will not tap out!
Deal: Normally there would be ring ropes Cage could try to get to but they are fighting outside in the snow so Cage has nothing to turn to except whatever strength he has left! The problem is I don’t think he has much if any left!
Storm: Cage is hanging on, using the strongest part of his body to stay in the fight and that’s his HEART! Cage’s biggest strength throughout his career has always been his heart, but it’s also been his biggest weakness as it has led him to push him further than he should have! This is looking like one of those times!
Deal: The Saint continues to look over Cage to see if he’s going to tap and Cage is still refusing to give in! Dare is squeezing harder and harder and you can only imagine the pain Cage is in right now! Dare is telling the Saint to call the match but Cage screams at him not to even think about it because he’s not done!
Storm: This is PAINFUL to watch! Cage is refusing to give in but he looks to be fading! I think he’s fading!
Deal: HE IS! Cage looks like he is passing out as his eyes are rolling back in his head! He is losing consciousness and now the Saint raises Cage’s hand …. It falls! He raises it a second time and it FALLS AGAIN!
Storm: This isn’t looking good for Cage! One more time and it’s over!
Deal: Dare is screaming at the Saint to raise his hand again! He believes Cage is done and won’t respond! The Saint takes a deep breath and raises Cage’s hand a third time …. IT STAYS UP! CAGE’S HAND STAYS UP! DARE CAN’T BELIEVE IT! THE SAINT CAN’T BELIEVE! THESE FANS IN NEW YORK CAN’T BELIEVE IT! AND I SURE AS HELL CAN’T BELIEVE IT EITHER!
Storm: The fans here in New York City are on their feet cheering for Cage! They want him to keep fighting! They want him to take down Dare!
Fans: CAGE! CAGE! CAGE!
Deal: The sound of the fans chanting for Cage is being piped into the loud speaker system of the Cathedral and they can hear it in the back yard! Cage can hear it and is now pounding his hand on the ground trying to fire himself up as the fans continue to chant louder!
Storm: Cage is trying to WILL himself to overcome the UNGODLY PAIN he is feeling and fight out of the Testicle Squeeze that Dare has shown no signs of letting up on! In fact he’s only putting more pressure on!
Deal: I’ve never seen a more pained expression in my life than the one I see on Cage’s face right now! But I’ve also never seen a look of greater determination either! Cage is trying to force his way to his feet while Dare STILL has the Testicle Squeeze on!
Storm: He’s back on his feet! Cage has somehow forced his way to his feet!
Deal: Cage is back up and now he reaches down to Dare’s hand that has the Testicle Squeeze on and JAMS HIS THUMB INTO THE CUT ON HIS HAND! Remember that’s the hand Cage stomped into the Kendo Stick that got cut open by the razor blades! Now Cage is DIGGING his thumb into that wound and is RIPPING IT OPEN FURTHER!
Storm: Dare is HOWLING IN PAIN and blood is GUSHING out of the wound!
Deal: Cage continues to jam his thumb into the wound and DARE LETS GO! DARE LETS GO OF THE TESTICLE SQUEEZE …. THUNDER CAGE! CAGE GOT HIM WITH THE THUNDER CAGE!
Storm: DARE IS DOWN! HE’S DOWN AND HE ISN’T MOVING!
Deal: CAGE COVERS HIM! 1 …. 2 …. 3! CAGE GOT HIM! HE GOT HIM! CAGE IS THE NEW RAGE WORLD CHAMPION!
**DING**DING**DING**
Stock: LADIES AND GENTLEMEN! THE WINNER OF THE FEAR FACTORY …. AND THE NEW RAGE WORLD CHAMPION …. CAGE!
(Deafening pop from the fans. A video of the fans celebrating the win is projected onto a large screen by the Cathedral’s backyard with chants of CAGE! CAGE! CAGE! erupting again.)
Deal: CAGE HAS DONE IT! Cage has defeated Daniel Dare in what might be the SICKEST and BLOODIEST match I have ever seen but Cage defeats Daniel Dare and is now the NEW RAGE WORLD CHAMPION! HE DID IT!
Storm: What a match! WHAT A MATCH THIS WAS! It had everything you could possibly think of and more! These men threw everything they had at each other and gave us a match for the ages. But in the end Cage prevails and RAGE has a new world champion!
Deal: Dare is sitting in the snow, covered in blood and breathing heavily, taking in the sight of the Saint handing Cage the RAGE World Championship belt and raising his hand in victory!
Storm: Cage looks up at the video showing the fans celebrating back in New York City and raises the belt above his head in acknowledgement! The cheers get even louder as the fans get the ending they were hoping for, Cage is walking out as champion!
Deal: A feud between two of the biggest names in RAGE that has lasted for almost THREE YEARS comes to a head in a match I will never forget for as long as I live. The Saint has pulled out his cellphone and is telling the paramedics to come inside NOW as Dare, clearly in pain, is trying to stand and walk off but is having difficulty doing so while Cage COLLAPSES into the snow as the exhaustion finally overwhelms him!
Storm: Is Cage making SNOW ANGELS or are his arms and legs just moving because of the cold and pain?
Deal: I don’t know, but whatever it is Cage is making a snow angel with his own blood and it’s own way that seems like a fitting end to this match! The paramedics have made it to the back yard and immediately begin working on Cage and Dare as both of these men are going to need serious medical attention after this!
Storm: That’s not all who came out, look who else has joined us!
Deal: It’s the FREAKS ON PARADE! We haven’t seen them in forever! They have come out to the back yard and they have HUGE BOX OF FIRE WORKS! They start lighting them off and we have a Christmas fireworks display to end Year 22! Cage sees the fireworks and says something to the Saint!
Cage: I THOUGHT YOU SAID NOTHING FLAMMABLE!
Saint: I SAID NOTHING FLAMMABLE FOR YOU!
Cage: BASTARD! IT WAS ONE ROOM!
Saint: IT WAS A BIG ROOM!
Deal: The Saint and Cage continue to discuss the flammable items issue as the paramedics continue to work on him as well as Dare. The Freaks are filling the sky with fireworks and this is the perfect way to end 2025 in RAGE! Thank you all for watching Year 22 and we can’t wait to see all of you in 2026! Until then MERRY CHRISTMAS, HAPPY HOLIDAYS AND WE WILL SEE YOU NEXT YEAR!
(The ending credits roll with Cage being loaded onto a stretcher with the RAGE World Championship belt resting on his waist, Dare being wheeled out on a stretcher of his own and the Freaks On Parade continuing to set off fireworks while the Saint looks on.)
[Card]
RAGE Year 22 PPV
Tuesday, December 23rd, 2025
Madison Square Garden - New York, New York
Main Event
RAGE World Championship
-Live from The Saint's Cathedral in Chicago, Illinois on RAGE Vision!
-Fear Factory Match
Special Guest Referee: The Saint
Daniel Dare (champion) vs. Cage
RAGE Bare Knuckles Championship
The Bootslut (champion) w/ Filthy Phil vs. Monster Big Tel
RAGE Scientific Showcase Championship
Doug Devens (champion) w/ Thomas Gordon vs. Nightwalker
RAGE High Stakes Championship
Scott Grayse (champion) vs. Doug Devens w/ Thomas Gordon
RAGE Gauntlet Tag Team Championships
Thee Storm (Lady Giant and Crazy Jenna) (champions) vs. Action Jay Jackson and Gemini w/ Homeless Don
One-on-One Match
-Paid for by Richard Mason
-Live from Saudi Arabia on RAGE Vision!
Steve Hogar vs. Kip Kutler
Loser Leaves RAGE Match
-Handicapped Match
Harvey Adams vs. Sweet FA and Tuppence Banglarron w/ Filthy Phil
Double Jeopardy Prize Steel Cage Match
-Climb the cage - somehow figure out a way to win the briefcase hanging from the rafters to claim the Double Jeopardy prize!
Participants:
Joe Mills
Dana Czech
Monster Big Pat
Monster Big Dave
Monster Big Hamish
Kristian Bane
Harmony Hardin
Sin
Biz MacTavish
Cora
Kristial Ball
Bart the Florida Man
LaPercell Daisy
Dan the Baptist
Lucy
Bobby Bastard
Harold Hartley
Malaboo Dreamstone
Alice Killjoy
Dolly Killjoy
Fifteen
Reginald Van Newton
Shannan Hicks
[Content]
Deal: We are kicking things off here at Year 22 with the Double Jeopardy Cage match! 23 RAGE superstars will be competing inside of this cage to claim the prize that is inside a briefcase that is suspended above the ring! The object is to climb the cage and claim the briefcase and whoever is able to grab it and win the Double Jeopardy prize, it will grant whoever wins it the ability to restart ANY MATCH ONE TIME and there is NO EXPIRATION DATE on this prize!
Storm: That’s a TRUE LEGEND of a prize, almost as good as waking up on Christmas morning and finding Santa Claus left you a Buddy Meyers bath bomb and a super sized box of Corn Flakes under your tree! Neil Puller and his Ricker Fed crap has nothing to do with this!
Deal: Yeah, sure let’s go with that! There is a verifiable WHO’S WHO of RAGE competing in this match. I mean look at all these WORLD CLASS SUPERSTARS competing in this match!
Joe Mills
Dana Czech
Monster Big Pat
Monster Big Dave
Monster Big Hamish
Kristian Bane
Harmony Hardin
Sin
Biz MacTavish
Cora
Kristal Ball
Bart the Florida Man
LaPercell Daisy
Dan the Baptist
Lucy
Bobby Bastard
Harold Hartley
Malaboo Dreamstone
Alice Killjoy
Dolly Killjoy
Fifteen
Reginald Van Newton
Shannan Hicks
Storm: That’s a hell of a list! A total VIP contingent of RAGE AND PRO WRESTLING!
Deal: Every wrestler in RAGE is a VIP of this business! That’s what makes us RAGE!
Stock: LADIES AND BLOODY GENTLEMEN! UP NEXT IS THE DOUBLE BLOODY JEOPARDY CAGE MATCH! THE DOUBLE JEOPARDY PRIZE IS INSIDE A BLOODY BRIEFCASE SUSPENDED FROM THE RAFTERS ABOVE THE RING! THE FIRST PERSON TO CLIMB THE BLOODY CAGE AND GRAB THE BRIEFCASE WILL WIN THE DOUBLE JEOPARDY PRIZE WHICH WILL ALLOW THE HOLDER TO RESTART ONE BLOODY MATCH ANY TIME AT A TIME AND PLACE OF THEIR BLOODY CHOOSING AND THERE IS NO BLOODY EXPIRATION DATE ON THIS PRIZE!
NOW THAT WE GOT THAT OUT OF THE BLOODY WAY LET’S MEET THE BLOODY COMPETITORS!
JOE MILLS
DANA CZECH
MONSTER BIG PAT
MONSTER BIG DAVE
MONSTER BIG HAMISH
KRISTIAN BANE
HARMONY HARDIN
SIN
BIZ MACTAVISH
CORA
KRISTAL BALL
BART THE FLORIDA MAN
LAPERCELL DAISY
DAN THE BAPTIST
LUCY
BOBBY BASTARD
HAROLD HARTLEY
MALABOO DREAMSTONE
ALICE KILLJOY
DOLLY KILLJOY
FIFTEEN
REGINALD VAN NEWTON
AND SHANNAN BLOODY HICKS!
Deal: We are just moments away from this very important match! But now that the wrestlers are inside the cage I notice we are short a few wrestlers as Kristal Ball is nowhere to be found! What is going on with that?
Storm: I don’t know why she wouldn’t be here, but Ball is apparently running late or totally forgot about the match and I doubt she forgot!
Deal: I doubt that too! I also don’t see Harold Hartley either! He was listed as one of the favorites in Las Vegas to win this, but he’s not here either! What is going on?
Storm: Hartley never runs late, I hope nothing happened to him! Same goes for Kristal Ball! What is going on here!?
Deal: That’s two people missing from this match and we have no idea what happened to them! We’ll have to find out later as right now this match is about to start with the 21 wrestlers who did make it to the cage!
**DING**DING**
Deal: Here we go and immediately we have wrestlers going towards the cage wall! Bart the Florida Man makes a quick move to get towards the briefcase, but Monster Big Hamish grabs him off the cage wall and CHOKE SLAMS him to the mat!
Storm: Harmony Hardin is on the top turnbuckle trying to get up the cage but Fifteen comes underneath her and POWER BOMBS Hardin to the mat!
Deal: RVN now runs up and STOMPS Hardin in the head! He calls her a DEFECT for thinking she could claim a prize meant for either him or Fifteen!
Storm: Cora turns and spins. She wipes out both of the Killjoys with a FLYING BODY BLOCK! Cora now turns towards the cage and starts to climb but is quickly cut off by Lucy who grabs her by the shoulder and yanks her back down!
Deal: Lucy tries to climb the cage wall, but Bobby grabs her by the ankle and roughly pulls Lucy off the wall! Lucy angrily shoves him and the former couple are having words with each other, but here comes DTB from behind with a DOUBLE AXE HANDLE to Bobby!
Storm: Monsters Big Dave and Big Pat are slugging it out with Mills and Czech as they all are preventing each other from getting onto the cage! The Double Jeopardy prize is dangling from the rafters waiting for someone to climb up and grab it but that is going to be a tough task for whoever pulls it off!
Deal: Shannan Hicks has LaPecell Daisy above his head and PRESS SLAMS her into the cage! He now flexes his muscles in celebration and screams at everyone in the cage!
Hicks: Y’ALL BETTER GET OUT OF MAHHH WAY BECAUSE IMMA WINNING THIS ONE, DADDY!
Storm: Nice to see Hicks is as confident as ever, but he better pay attention because Bane comes up from behind and THROWS Hicks face first into the cage!
Deal: Malaboo Dreamstone is tied up with Sin and Biz and they are letting each other have it! There will be no teamwork found in this match tonight!
*The action continues for the next several minutes with every wrestler showing out. Mills and Czech show off their legendary teamwork as they take down Big Dave and Big Pat with a combination of a Double Superkick followed by a Double Drop Kick. Big Dave and Big Pat return the favor shortly after that as they threw Mills and Czech over their shoulders, intentionally smashing Mills and Czech into each other before delivering a massive power slam to both.
Fifteen showed off his impressive skills by climbing the cage and leaping off towards Bastard Bobby with a dynamic flying shoulder tackle. Bobby was able to fight back and hit Fifteen with a Fall Away Slam into the cage. Lucy and Dan The Baptist double team Bobby and drop him with a DDT into a Curb Stomp combo, which leads to Bobby getting an unlikely assist from Cora who sends Lucy flying into the cage with an amazing Flying Head Scissors. Bobby got up and dropped DTB with a clothesline, only to find himself swarmed by Fifteen and RVN.
Sin and Biz show off their impressive teamwork against the Killjoys with Filthy Phil cheering them on from the outside. Sin, putting her announcing skills to use during the assault, perfectly narrates the ass kicking Biz and herself lay on the Killjoy’s, throwing the word bloody and some other choice words we will not repeat here at them, clearly enjoying the beating they are delivering. And of course Biz made sure to leave her mark, literally, as she bit both Alice and Dolly on their shoulders, leaving a huge bite mark on them and nearly taking a large chunk of flesh with her.
Hicks and Bane take turns smashing each other’s head into the cage, with Hicks repeatedly asking Bane “DO YOU KNOW WHO YOU’RE MESSING WITH, DADDY?”, a question Bane clearly gets tired of being asked very quickly.
Dreamstone found herself tied up with Bart and LaPercell and that fight proved far more vicious than people expected with all of them hitting what could be considered dirty moves on each other in the process.
There was no shortage of high impact moves as wrestlers such as Mills, DTB, Sin, and Big Hamish all pulling off amazing moves off of the cage well, such as Mills with a Moonsault off the cage onto the Monsters, DTB with an amazing Tornado DDT on Bobby, Sin with a Hurricanrana on Alice and Big Hamish of all people with a massive splash onto Bart the Florida Man who was all over the place during the chaos.
There were several near misses as numerous wrestlers went for the briefcase and failed. Biz came close, Lucy almost got it, RVN made a suicidal leap off of the cage and came within an inch of claiming it, and Big Dave came painfully close before missing it and crashing into several wrestler’s below.
There was no shortage of highlight reel moves, but perhaps the most shocking moment didn’t involve an attempt for the briefcase but something far more controversial involving Cora!
Deal: Cora and Lucy are battling each other tooth and nail as they are bashing each other’s head into the cage! Lucy with a martial arts kick to Cora, who responds with a spinning back fist to Lucy!
Storm: They have really torn into each other! I would love to see them face off in a regular match after this!
Deal: So would I! Lucy with a Knee Strike to Cora, but she quickly follows up with a HEAD BUTT! That knocks Lucy backwards and now Cora starts to climb the cage! She has her eyes on the briefcase as she goes but now Lucy recovers and goes after her! Lucy clocks Cora in the head and drives her head into the cage! Lucy has Cora by the mask and is SMASHING her head into the cage!
Storm: Cora fires her elbow into Lucy’s midsection and that slows her down! Cora now SHOVES Lucy and she is losing her footing! Lucy reaches out for the cage wall to prevent her from falling, but accidentally gets a hold of Cora’s mask and RIPS IT OFF AS SHE FALLS TO THE MAT …. CORA HAS BEEN UNMASKED ….
Deal: IT’S KRISTAL BALL! CORA HAS BEEN KRISTAL BALL UNDER A MASK THIS WHOLE TIME! This explains why we thought Kristal Ball was missing because she was actually disguised as CORA in that mask!
Storm: The fans are SHOCKED as they can’t believe what they just saw! Filthy Phil is FEIGNING surprise like he didn’t know what was going on! He actually yelled at Kristal Ball “WHAT ARE YOU DOING AND WHY ARE YOU WEARING CORA’S MASK!” and I call BULLSHIT!
Deal: I’m also calling BULLSHIT and so is this crowd! They are giving Filthy Phil the business as we just discovered Cora was Kristal Ball in a mask and has been made to pull DOUBLE DUTY by Phil by having her wrestle TWICE at RAGE events and HE’S collecting DOUBLE WAGES for one wrestler!
Storm: The fans are yelling at Filthy Phil and some of them are throwing their empty drink cups and food wrappers at him and are calling him a crook! Filthy Phil is trying to explain himself to the fans at ringside and that is going as poorly as you would expect!
Deal: Filthy Phil is still being pelted with garbage and OH GOD! He just got blasted by a cheese burger from an angry kid in the front row! His jacket is now COVERED with ketchup, mayonnaise, lettuce and onions and now someone takes a container of MUSTARD and SQUIRTS him with it! The fans are not happy with Filthy Phil EXPLOITING poor Kristal Ball and now he is covered in food condiments!
Storm: It serves him right and I hope Kristal Ball is at least getting her share of those wages that Filthy Phil is collecting for himself! What a SCAM ARTIST!
*The fallout from the unmasking of Cora brought a great deal of heat on Filthy Phil as even the wrestlers started calling him out for being greedy and exploiting Cora, prompting the announcers to remark that Filthy Phil is lucky he is outside of the cage while the wrestlers are inside as Filthy Phil would likely be on the receiving end of a serious beating. A few wrestlers even offered to hook Cora up with a good attorney to ensure she gets all the money she’s owed.
As for the match itself, there were several more near misses, including one by DTB who was on the top of the cage and was extremely close to grabbing the briefcase. Bobby climbed up the cage and prevented DTB from grabbing it and was able to hit DTB with the most ring shaking Bastard Bomb of his career on DTB off the cage!
RVN quickly followed Bobby up and delivered a Session Ender off of the cage and Fifteen followed that with a massive splash off of the top rope! All three of them begin working over Bobby and which led to Cora actually “running” in to help Bobby, one of the wrestlers who promised to hook her up with a good attorney, in order to attempt to fight them off.
This led to a massive brawl that saw Sin and Biz getting involved, the Killjoy’s joining in, Harmony Hardin getting involved, Hicks, Bane, Bart, Daisy as well as Monster Big Hamish. Despite Bouts Of Honor being over, it was clear the bad blood between Team Cage and Team Dare still lingered as this brawl took over almost the entire cage. While they all brawled back and forth, this left Mills, Czech, Big Dave and Big Pat alone to battle each other in a match deciding encounter.)
Deal: Big Pat has Czech up and hits him with a CHOKE SLAM! Czech bounces off the mat and Big Pat turns towards Mills who NAILS HIM WITH A SUPER KICK! Big Dave rushes at him and gets a super kick of his own! The Monsters are rocked and now Mills is climbing the cage! He has his eyes on the briefcase and there is no one in his way!
Storm: Mills is climbing the cage as fast as he can but Big Pat and Big Dave are back up and are CLIMBING after him! Mills is almost to the top of the cage, but Big Pat has him by the ankle and is trying to pull him down! Now Big Dave has the other ankle and is doing the same!
Deal: Mills is hanging onto the top of the cage for dear life as both Big Pat and Big Dave are trying to stop him from getting to the briefcase …. HERE COMES CZECH! He’s back up and is climbing the cage towards Mills!
Storm: Czech has gotten between the Monsters and ELBOWS Big Dave in the face! Now he elbows Big Pat! They lose their grip on Mills ankles now Czech climbs up and tells Mills to get on his shoulders!
Deal: Mills nods his head and now he is STANDING on Czech’s shoulders while Czech holds onto the cage! Big Pat and Big Dave once again reach for Mills as he LEAPS off of Czech’s shoulder’s just as Czech takes Big Pat and Big Dave back down to the mat with a DOUBLE CLOTHESLINE … MILLS GRABS THE BRIEFCASE IN MID AIR AND CRASHES TO THE MAT WITH IT! MILLS WINS THE DOUBLE JEOPARDY PRIZE!
**DING**DING**DING**
Stock: LADIES AND GENTLEMEN! THE WINNER OF THE DOUBLE BLOODY JEOPARDY CAGE MATCH AND THE DOUBLE JEOPARDY PRIZE …. JOE MILLS!
(Crowd reacts loudly)
Deal: WOW! WHAT AN ENDING! Joe Mills climbed on the shoulders of his long time partner Dana Czech and made an incredible leap to grab the briefcase to claim victory and the Double Jeopardy prize inside of it! Talk about TEAM WORK!
Storm: Mills is holding up the briefcase in victory and Czech rushes over to congratulate him! Czech is helping Mills to his feet as the rest of the wrestlers clear out of the cage cursing themselves out over the lost opportunity.
Deal: Mills can now restart any match at any time one time with that prize and there is no expiration date so he can use that prize ANY TIME he wants. It can be next week or next year and Mills can plot and plan how to best use it without the burden of a deadline hanging over his head. Talk about a valuable prize!
Storm: We can only guess when and where Mills will use that prize, but whenever and wherever he uses it, you know he is going to make sure he has maximum strategic advantage when he does!
Deal: Mills has been around long enough to know the benefit of such a prize and how to use it to maximum effect. Mills is parading around the cage with the briefcase in celebration as we kick off Year 22 in grand fashion!
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*Stock: The following match is for the RAGE HIGH STAKES BLOODY CHAMPIONSHIP!
(HUGE crowd pop!)
*Stock: Introducing first, from Chicago, weighing in at 254 bloody pounds, he is the reigning RAGE SCIENTIFIC SHOWCASE CHAMPION - DOUG DEVENS!!!
("Ride of the Valkyries" by Wagner plays as Doug Devens makes his way out to boos from the crowd. There is no interaction between Devens and the fans as he makes his way to the ring with his manager, Thomas Gordon.)
*Stock: And now – Ladies and bloody Gents, get ready, because …..
Standing 6’6” and weighing 236 bloody pounds, from Grand Rapids, Michigan
HERE IS…
THE RAGE HIGH STAKES CHAMPION
SCOTT GRAYSE!!!
(Lights go out in the arena, fans give a mixed reaction. The voice of Scott Grayse comes on "Judgement is coming" as "Cult" by Magnolia Park hits and the lights come back on and on the RAGEvision we see the words "C.H.A.O.S" as Grayse hits the curtain and the fans give him more cheers then boos. Scott pulls out Helen, his trusty hammer from inside the front of his pants. Grayse slides in and poses with Helen.)
Daisy: (Makes a surprise cameo appearance, says one line, and then disappears) Oooh, I'd love to see what else Scotty can pull out of his pants!!!
**DING**DING**
Deal: This is one of two matches tonight for Doug Devens. If he's smart, he'll pace himself and resist the temptation to "go mad." The shorter this match is, the more it favors him.
Storm: (Pops a Leucovorin pill to enhance his verbal skills) Indubitably, my dear Vandessa. Thomas Gordon has accompanied Devens to the ring, but Grayse's second-in-command, Kristian Bane, is conspicuous by his absence.
Deal: I noticed that too. And Grayse and Devens-- WHAT THE HELL??? SANTA CLAUS just JUMPED into the ring and SWUNG a GIANT CANDY CANE into both Devens and referee John Ellers!
Storm: Were they on the Naughty List?
Deal: I have no idea. Wait, WHY am I answering this question?!
Storm: I don't think that's the REAL Santa!!!
Deal: (Sarcastically) REALLY???
Storm: I think that's KRISTIAN BANE dressed up as Santa!
Deal: Sherlock Holmes is on the case...
Storm: I prefer to think of myself as Carmen Sandiego.
Deal: Now "Santa" Bane puts Grayse on top of Devens and shakes Ellers out of his stupor.
*Ellers: 1...2...3!
Deal: DEVENS with a shoulder up. "SANTA" can't believe it!
Storm: Now Ellers ORDERS "Santa" to the back or he'll STRIP Grayse of the High Stakes Title and AUTOMATICALLY AWARD IT to Devens.
Deal: DEVENS takes advantage of the distraction with a neckbreaker on Grayse from behind and a cover.
*Ellers: 1...2...
Deal: Grayse kicks out as Bane storms to the back.
Storm: What is Grayse doing now?
Deal: He exits the ring and grabs an iPad from one of his fans in the front row.
Storm: They call themselves the Grayselanders.
Deal: Cute. But what is Grayse doing with that iPad?
Storm: He's entering something into CHATGPT!
Deal: NOW I've seen everything. Grayse is consulting AI to determine his next move.
Storm: Will it help?
Deal: (Ducks out of the way) Grayse JUMPS onto our table and NAILS a SPLIT-LEGGED MOONSAULT from the table to INSIDE THE RING on Devens!
Storm: We've never seen THAT from Grayse before!!!
Deal: (Shrugs) I guess ChatGPT told him to do it. And Grayse with the cover...
*Ellers: 1...2...3!
Deal: Not quite!
Storm: A frustrated Grayse scrambles back to the outside and enters something into ChatGPT again.
Deal: CORKSCREW LEGDROP by Scott Grayse - always a classic - and another cover.
*Ellers: 1...2...3!
Deal: Devens gets his foot on the ropes right before the 3.
Storm: Grayse is pulling out moves we've never seen from him before.
Deal: All thanks to ChatGPT, which he's using again to determine his next step.
Storm: Now Grayse is cackling, like he saw something funny on the ChatGPT prompt, and he has a VICIOUS look in his eyes.
Deal: TESTICLE SQUEEZE by Grayse. He's laughing like a hyena at this tribute-slash-mockery of the man who stopped his title reign at 517 days.
Storm: According to ChatGPT, Devens faced Dare before in the BWFE and actually defeated him. Our current ring announcer, Robert Stock, was Devens' manager. Dare would not be seen again for quite some time.
Deal: Devens is fading fast. Grayse LETS GO, STEPS BACK, and goes for the LIGHTS OUT SUPERKICK!
Storm: But Gordon TRIPS Grayse, GRABS Ellers, and THROWS the iPad to Devens behind Ellers' back!
Deal: Devens CLOCKS Grayse in the head with the iPad! And it malfunctions on contact, with Siri now repeating "DON'T GO MAD!" in a male British voice.
*Ellers: 1...2...3!
**DING**DING**DING**
*Stock: The winner of the match and NEEEEEEEEEEW RAGE HIGH STAKES CHAMPION - DOUG DEVENS!!!
Deal: Devens gets out of there QUICKLY as he now has to concentrate on Nightwalker.
Storm: The fans are booing the result. They're 100% in support of Grayse in this one.
Deal: Be that as it may, Doug Devens now possesses the belt that allows him to trade it in for a shot at any title he wants in RAGE.
Storm: If that is what he wants to do.
Deal: Scott Grayse held the High Stakes Championship for SEVERAL MONTHS and NEVER cashed it in. A missed opportunity to face Daniel Dare one more time? We'll never know. Because Doug Devens now holds the title, and that makes the Church an ESPECIALLY dangerous threat!
~~~
Deal: Once again Dare has his knives out and this time it’s for Harvey Adams.. Not only does Harvey find himself in a Loser Leaves RAGE Match, but he’s facing his daughters!
Storm: Yep, that is pure evil – or genius, depending on which side of the cosmos you’re sitting.
Deal: This must be horrible for ALL the competitors. Either Harvey Adams goes or both of his daughters do!
Storm: And there’s no way Stinker is going to let that happen. He’d sooner put salt on his corn flakes than let two lovely earners like Sweet FA and Tuppy go.
Deal: Yes, He’s already seen his income cut as Cora was revealed to be Kristal Ball! Anyway, enough about him, let’s pass things over to Stock as this one is about to get under way.
Stock: Righto, listen up, you bloody lot! This next bloody match is a “LOSER LEAVES RAGE MATCH”! Too bloody right it is. And just WHICH sod is bloody leaving? Well it’ll be EITHER….
Ladies and bloody gents – especially you gents, RAGE is now proper bloody proud to bring you – with a combined weight of an earth-shattering and totally incredible 235 bloody pounds; it’s T'n'T! - Lucky Tuppy and Tiffany "Sweet FA" Adams - The Sweet T’s!!
To the accompaniment of Neil Diamond - Sweet Caroline (Audio) Tuppy and Tiff (SFA) emerge through the curtain. Both blondes smile excitedly as they wave to the fans. The waves change to arm sways as they lead the fans into chanting the chorus along with the added “so good!” thrown in.
The girls are ‘dressed’ in plunging neckline one pieces which have absolutely no sides to them whatsoever. Sweet FA has pink lightning bolts on hers and Tuppy has blue ones. They both wear white cowboy boots with the same coloured lightning bolts.
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They strut down to the ring blowing kisses to the crowd, pausing occasionally for pictures.
Once in the ring they make a point of shaking the referee’s hand before taking their places in their corner, still smiling.
Stock: Bloody hell! OR!!!…. facing them…. hailing from Pittsburg, PA and weighing in at 285 bloody pounds, he is...HARVEY ADAMS!
("Harder, Faster, Better, Stronger " hits as Adams strolls to the ring like he owns the place….which he pretty much does. He enters the ring and poses as white pyro goes off over his head.)
Deal: And both girls rush over to give their dad a hug!
Storm: They’re probably secreting weapons on him so that he gets disqualified.
Deal: They are NOT! Besides, in those outfits those bimbos couldn’t possibly secrete anything.
Storm: Ah, but...no, that’s a fair point actually.
Deal: Terry Dale is our match official. He’s good to go and calls for the bell.
**DING**DING**
Storm: And …. nothing.
Deal: No, the girls back up and decide that they are going to tag as that’s the fair ‘Super Face Megastar’ thing to do. Harvey though won’t hear of it. He’s telling them to BOTH stay in the ring. Filthy Phil is loudly seconding that, pointing out that there was nothing in the rules about it being a tag match. Nerison has a word with Stock.
Storm: Yeah and Stock says that BOTH girls HAVE TO BE IN THE RING as that’s what Dare intended.
Deal: Tuppy apologises to Dale AND Harvey as she gets back into the ring. There’s STILL no action though.
Storm: And that’s not good enough for these fans OR for Stock. He’s telling them that if they don’t start NOW then all THREE will be LOSERS and kicked out. Adams immediately charges! Running clothesline. That flattens Tiffany. Tuppy darts forward to Spear Harvey, but he bends to catch her around the middle and Suplexes her over ONTO Tiff!
Storm: He ain’t messing around. It makes sense. If the girls AND him were going to be kicked out he may as well fight to save one of them – himself.
Deal: Let’s not forget that Adams only discovered he had a daughter – Tiffany, this year. So they aren’t exactly that close. As to Tuppy, she’s an adopted daughter. On the other hand, both girls are very impressed with Adams and do indeed seems to love him as the father he is. Then again, they aren’t the sharpest tools in the box.
Storm: Now Adams drops to pin BOTH!
Dale: ONE! - TWO!!
Deal: And Stinker has Rakshasa reach in and pull Adams backwards by the ankle! The girls both throw up an arm, but whether they’d have been in time is now academic.
Storm: Now normally Adams would be going off on one about that, but he’s shrugging it off. He stands and waits for both girls to stand. They then do Rock-Paper-Scissors for absolutely no reason that I can determine and Tuppy runs in to attack with a Missile Drop Kick - a REAL one! Harvey is knocked back into the ropes. He rebounds and jumps over Tuppy to charge at Tiff – who turns away to cover her face! NO! It’s a back kick!
Storm: And it catches Harvey square in the balls!
Deal: Harvey doubles and folds to his knees. Tiff turns around – horrified and runs over to apologise.
Storm: She should be attacking him not saying soothing words!
Deal: And that’s exactly what Stinker is telling her. He’s pounding a fist into the other palm and shouting at the two bimbos that this is their livelihoods at stake. And his!
Storm: It’s a fair point.
Deal: And Harvey suddenly strikes to drop Tiff with a jaw-breaker! In comes Tuppy! Running knee to the jaw!
Storm: And Stinker is slapping the apron in relief. Seems his bimbos may have finally woken up. Of course, how long they stay awake is an entirely different matter.
Deal: Adams drops backwards and Sweet FA twines her legs around his head!
Storm: That’s a proper Triangle Hold is that! A REAL submission move! How in the name of Neil “By Gawd” Puller did she do that?
Deal: Not a little ironic that Harvey has been tutoring these girls and now he’s seeing just how much they’ve learnt first hand. Oh, now Tuppy has the other arm and is applying a nasty wrist lock!
Storm: And those HURT!
Deal: Yeah, Harvey is suddenly up against it and try as he might can’t liberate himself. NO! He manages to pull out of Tuppy’s grasp, but she’s straight back on the arm and now seeking to hyper extend the elbow!
Storm: Looks like Harvey decided to teach them the extra painful moves.
Deal: And he’s certainly feeling it. Dale goes to a knee and asks - Does he quit!
Storm: Nope. He’s using his legs to crab around. He may be being throttled and faced with a broken arm, but he still weighs more than both bimbos combined!
Deal: Yes and he’s using that extra muscle to swivel around and – Foot to the ropes!
Storm: He did it!
Deal: Dale calls for the break and the two girls immediately release Harvey.
Storm: Stinker sure liked that – better than ice cold milk on his corn flakes, but NOT the clean break. He’s trying to convince those girls that they need to keep those holds on to the last second. Not sure he’s getting through to them though.
Deal: They’re bimbos. There’s very little chance that he is.
Storm: Yeah. That True Legend Harvey Adams is back up and applauding his girls’ efforts. Huh. Anyone would think that he didn’t want to win.
Deal: Or, it could be mind games: lull the pair into a false sense of security and then strike. With those two, that wouldn’t be difficult at all.
Storm: True. That’s probably it. See? He’s pretending to struggle for breath.
Deal: But they aren’t attacking, despite Stinker’s urgent entreaties. They’re telling him that it wouldn’t be fair and that Super Face Megastars never do stuff that’s unfair. Yeah, that went down real well with Phil.
Storm: But Harv darts forward! He scoops Tuppy up and DUMPS her! Now he rolls her up as Tiff is still arguing with Stinker!
Dale: ONE! - TWO!! -TH’
Deal: Sweet FA! She leaps in to crash into Harvey and break it up!
Storm: And Stinker is wiping the sweat from his brow. That was CLOSE.
Deal: All three roll to their feet. Tiff checks on her ‘sister’ and they are again good to go. Harvey waits in the middle of the ring. Tiff circles one side of him, Tuppy on the other. They both rush in and Harv steps back to neatly direct their heads – TOGETHER!
Storm: Damn fine Double Noggin Knocker there. True Legend standard was that.
Deal: The girls are reeling. Harv trips Tiff. She lands hard on her ass. He then grabs Tuppy. Across his shoulders and -
Storm: Samoan Drop!
Deal: He bridges!
Dale: ONE! - TWO!! -TH’
Deal: Again! Tiff gets in there in time. This time with a Twisting Bodyslam. Okay, she’s really NOT that big and it wasn’t what you’d call an emphatic slam, but it was enough and that’s what matters.
Storm: Hey! Look at that! Tuppy just slid to the side and grabbed one of Harv’s legs!
Deal: Tiff grabs the other! They peel them back over his head. They have him pinned!
Storm: Schoolboyed!
Dale: ONE! - TWO!! -THR’
Deal: Kick out!! Harvey powers out of that scattering both girls.
Storm: Yeah, and Stinker again slaps the apron in frustration, but that was close AND actual teamwork; not True Legend teamwork, but teamwork nonetheless.
Deal: Everyone is back on their feet. Adams is now smiling. He takes up a sideways, defensive stance and beckons his daughters to him. Tiff rushes in and jumps! Missile Drop Kick!
Storm: Misses! Adams was NEVER gonna get caught by that.
Deal: No, but as he twists aside Tuppy slides in to upend him!
Storm: That was just plain sneaky.
Deal: But Adams drops on top of her and still smiling pins her arms to the mat! She’s pinned!
Dale: ONE! -
Storm: See that? True Legend skill, is that.
Dale: TWO!! -
Storm: No way is she shifting Harvey. He’s twice her weight, vastly experienced and has ALL the True Legend skills. She’s toast.
Dale: THR’
Deal: Tiff! Sweet FA slams into him, grabs his head and rolls over to drag him off Tuppy- who immediately pops back up. Harvey rolls with the impact and flings Tiff into the ropes, He rises to a knee ready to follow up, but Tuppy connects with a lariat!
Storm: Yeah, she’s a sneaky one alright….for a bimbo.
Deal: Adams pitches forward. Tiff just manages to spread her legs wide so that Harvey misses them and his head hits the deck instead. Tiff scoots forward to sit on the back of his head!
Storm: She’ll never get a pin like that, but the fans don’t care. Those outfits are totally thong backed.
Deal: Hold on, Tuppy is trying to fold Adams’ legs. She is! She pulls his legs up then bends them at the knees to pass the feet to Tiff, who tucks them under her arms! Just LOOK at Adams’ bent back now!
Storm: A submission? They’re actually going for a submission?
Deal: Looks that way as Tuppy now sits, her back pressed against Adams’ thighs so her can’t kick out! And his back is being folded in half! Okay, look, those bimbos are pole dancers. Their backs fold like paper, but Harvey’s? Not so much. That looks seriously painful.
Storm: Yeah, positively unnatural! Come on, Harv, you’ve made your girls look good. There’s no need to drag things out any longer; so kick out already!
Deal: Dale is right there. He kneels to check on Harvey. Does he quit?
Storm: And end his career? Are you from Barsoom? No, if anyone is going to quit it’s one of those bimbos. Seriously RAGE doesn’t need so many bimbos. We could lose those two and not even notice. Harvey Adams? He’s a True Legend! You don’t go around losing True Legends. That’s not just careless, that’s unforgivable!
Deal: Don’t panic. Yet. Harvey isn’t tapping.
Storm: I knew he wouldn’t.
Deal: But he’s not breaking free either, but how can he?
Storm: With True Legend power! That’s how.
Deal: Stinker is yelling at Tuppy to brace harder and push against Harvey’s knees. At the same time he demands that Tiff lean back.
Storm: That’s a LOT of instruction for those two. They’ll never be able to -
Deal: HE TAPS! HARVEY ADAMS TAPS OUT!!!
Storm: NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!
**DING**DING**DING**
Stock: Ladies and bloody Gents, you WINNERS and NOT leaving RAGE – The SWEET T’s – Tiffany “Sweet FA” Adams and Tuppence “Tuppy” Banglarron-Adams! Which bloody means ….HARVEY ADAMS IS THE BLOODY LOSER AND MUST LEAVE RAGE!!!
Deal: The fans are in shock.
Storm: I’M in shock, never mind them!
Deal: Daniel Dare must be cackling his socks off right now. Harvey Adams is OUT of Rage and at the hands of his own daughters! They quickly release that savage pin and groaning Harvey rolls to his left. Both girls kneel there, looking at him in shock, while outside the ring Filthy Phil punches the air in delight. Harvey tests his back and then slowly stands.
Fans: HAR-VEY! HAR-VEY! HAR-VEY! HAR-VEY!
Deal: Now tears rolling down their faces, Tiff and Tuppy rush forward to embrace him. He in turn hugs them. There’s no animosity, no recriminations, no argument. Harvey then leans over each in turn to kiss the top of their head and then peels them off him so he can RAISE THEIR ARMS! Harvey Adams is PROUD of his daughters.
Storm: Hold on, common sense is prevailing. He’s calling for a mic. It’s always wise to hear a True Legend speak. So here’s where we get the killer twist. You just KNOW that Adams always has a killer twist in store.
Adams: Thank you. Thank you all. It’s been FUN. It’s been WILD. It’s been MEMORABLE.
Fans: HAR-VEY! HAR-VEY! HAR-VEY! HAR-VEY!
Adams: It was GOOD. BUT, but it’s time for me to move on AND….
Fans: HAR-VEY! HAR-VEY! HAR-VEY! HAR-VEY!
Adams: I can do so happily knowing that RAGE has a positive future. It does, because you are LOOKING AT THAT FUTURE! My daughters; Tiffany and Tuppence. Let me tell you – no father could be prouder. HERE! Here is future!!
Deal: Harvey raises the hands of his daughters in victory!
Fans: A-DAMS! A-DAMS! A-DAMS! A-DAMS!
Deal: Now all three Adams are smiling. Both girls reach up on tip toes to kiss their father’s cheek.
Storm: Damn it. It’s so emotional – reminds me of the Silverstar family reunion.
Deal: We’ve just witnessed the end of an era and possibly the dawning of a new one. An impressive performance – In a handicap match it has to be remembered, but still – perhaps this IS an indicator of things to come. As to Harvey Adams, we wish him every success and happiness in whatever he decides to do next.
Storm: Too right! True Legends never die. Just ask Buddy Meyers.
Deal: And now it’s time to turn the dial, all the way to BRUTAL. Yes. It’s Bare Knuckles time.
Storm: Bring it on! Who doesn’t love some extreme violence with their corn flakes?
Stock: And NOW! Ladies and bloody Gents, it’s time for some serious bloody carnage as we put the RAGE Bare Knuckles Championship on the bloody line! Your challenger…..MONSTER BIG BLOODY TEL!!!
(Monster by Automatic plays as the fans start booing with Monster Big Tel walking to the ring with a purpose.)
Stock: And here is your reigning bloody champion…. for those of you of a delicate disposition, for those with a weak bloody heart and any children watching – look away NOW, because - Standing 5’10” in her stripper bloody heels and weighing in at 115 pounds – Here is – THE BOOTSLUT!
My Mind Still Speaks by Misery Loves Company hits and the curtain parts. Vile pulls out a large, wheeled suitcase. She stands it vertically in the middle of the ramp and then unzips it. The Bootslut crawls out. She pulls from the case a plastic bottle of cola. She shakes it frantically in time with the music, then opens it spraying the crowd who jeer and boo. Uncaring, The Bootslut rubs the beer bottle lasciviously against her pussy before raising it to her mouth to vulgarly lick the bottle and drink what remains. She then retrieves a pile of brown paper bags. To the massive boos of the crowd she struts down to the ring passing out bags to the ‘ugly’ fans so that they can put them on their hideous faces. She spits out the cola in a wild spray at the first fan to complain. Laughing, she moves on only to pause halfway to thrust her tits at some unsuspecting fan. She insults his manhood, hands him the last bag and then turns away to a chant of “ZIP IT!” from the crowd.
In entering the ring The Bootslut makes a point of sliding back and forth along the middle rope so that it rubs against her pussy before stepping in to grind her exposed ass against the turnbuckle. After which she strides over to the ref and grabs their groin only to quickly release the hold laughing at the ‘nothing’ that was there. Finally she takes to her corner.
Deal: As charming and sophisticated as ever.
Storm: I think she may be part fish.
Deal: I dread to ask….why?
Storm: They don’t wear clothes either.
Deal: Right. But there’s no escaping the fact that The Bootslut IS to all intents and purposes, naked. The few strategically places pieces of electrical tape that she’s “wearing” hardly qualify as clothing.
Storm: But she is wearing a hood!
Deal: Yeah, that can be zipped shut. Not the smartest choice. You have to believe that Stinker had a hand in all that.
Storm: OR – she really IS a slut: one that doesn’t eat all her corn flakes. They’re the worst.
Deal: Tom Nerison is our referee and he doesn’t look at all impressed with the Bootslut’s antics so far. Something tells me she’s going to need a LOT of antics tonight as Big Tel measures 6’1” and weighs in at a formidable 330 pounds. That’s almost three times the muscle that she has! Plus, while she is technically only giving away 3” in height, that’s only due to those ridiculously tall spiked heels. Without them, I guess she’d be about 5’4”. So no way does she have his reach. Still, she is totally ruthless, so if I were Tel, I wouldn’t underestimate her.
**DING**DING**
Deal: There’s the bell and Big Tell immediately charges. It’s a Running Clothesline that -
Storm: Misses! She ducked and rolled.
Deal: Luckily for her or this would have been a VERY short fight. Now Tel wastes no time. He spins around, growls at the naked girl and barrels forward once again.
Storm: He jumps, twists and -
Deal: Senton Bomb! NO! She again rolls aside.
Storm: Well, she sure ain’t running; not in them boots.
Deal: Tel picks himself up. His mood is NOT improving. He takes a more measured approach now, stalking her, using those long arms to full effect, seeking to cut off any escape. And she rolls FORWARDS! Forwards to slam a foot into his balls! And just listen to this place. The sound of groaning fills it.
Storm: Everyone felt that! Except Stinker – he’s cheering like crazy.
Deal: And not the Bootslut. Tel doubles. She rolls back and kicks straight up! A dagger-like heel stabs across his cheek!
Storm: He’s cut and it’s a nasty one!
Deal: Tel staggers back still doubled in pain from that savage kick to the vitals. The Bootslut stands, saunters forward and rolls her head around. That thick braid whirls around and – with a flick of the head she slams that weight at the end into the side of his head!
Storm: Right on the temple!
Deal: Tel stumbles. He drops to a knee. His arms flail to the side. I don’t think he even knows where he is right now, but a hand finds the ropes and he pulls himself towards them. The Bootslut calmly follows. She steps, spins and a Spinning kick rakes across his chest!
Storm: Those heels are pure evil! She cut him AGAIN! Yeah, much to Stinker’s delight.
Deal: Yes, Tel now has a long line seeping blood right across his chest. And she’s not finished! She spins again to – NO! It was a fake. Tel buys it bringing up both arms to block, but instead she stamps down! That spike heel goes right THROUGH the toe of his boot!
Storm: Let’s hope he’s part Dalgurnian and only has 3 toes, otherwise he just lost some.
Deal: Tel hops back. The Bootslut strikes again – Bellringer. Tel is stunned! She slides out between the ropes to walk along the apron. She slaps her bare ass and flicks off the fans before taking up position directly behind Big Tel at the corner and …
Storm: Tag Rope! She’s looped the tag rope around his neck!
Deal: And is now doing her absolute damnedest to strangle him! Tel is quickly turning red.
Storm: And not because he’s mad – which he probably is.
Deal: Tel is trying to pull the cord free, but she has it so tight that he simply cannot get his meaty fingers under it! He’s waning! He’s sinking down! Can she have totally DOMINATED and HUMILIATED Big Tel so quickly?
Storm: Sure looks that way to me. What was that you said underestimating? Every inter-galactic space pirate knows that you NEVER underestimate a naked girl with a hood on. It’s just not done.
Deal: I’ll just take your word for it.
Storm: You should!
Deal: Tel is dropping right down. He’s now sitting on the bottom rope and that seems to be the only thing that’s keeping upright. Well, that and the cord that’s cutting so deeply into his neck. Nerison raises an arm. It drops!
Storm: Probably because he’s stopped breathing. That’ll do it most times.
Deal: Again Nerison raises an arm – the other. And that….
Storm: Falls! He is DONE! TOAST! FINISHED! Let this be a lesson to the entire roster; no one messes with a naked girl that wears a hood!
Deal: I can’t believe it. Of all the ways I thought that this match would play out, this most assuredly, wasn’t one of them.
Storm: That’s because you didn’t consult me beforehand.
Deal: And now Nerison tries the arm one more time. If this falls, so will Big Tel. The Bootslut will release the cord and he’ll fall to lie there for the inevitable 10 count. He lifts the arm – AND IT SHOOTS UP AND BACK. He grabs Boots’ braid and drags her over the ropes! He slams her down onto the mat in front of him and then stamps down on her tits!
Storm: BIG target, and luckily he used his good foot.
Deal: Boots bounces, cringes and rolls away covering her breasts as Tel slumps back. That took everything he had and now he’s gulping in great lungfuls of air. You have to wonder if he regrets his choice now. Tel finished sixth in BOH and that permitted him to make a choice. He elected to face The Bootslut for the Bare Knuckles belt.
Storm: He should have taken that Double Jeopardy prize instead. At least then he’d still have all his toes.
Deal: The Bootslut gets up and asks Nerison to check her tits! He looks very uncertain. She presses herself against him and – SHOVES HIM - backwards into Tel!
Storm: No Disqualifications in Bare Knuckles, as Buddy Meyers always said.
Deal: As Tel pushes Nerison aside The Bootslut grabs the top rope and JUMPS to send both feet into Tel’s head!
Storm: He’ll be BLIND!
Deal: NO! Tel JUST squirms aside and then lunges to grab her by the throat. He pulls her in to – NO!! She knees him in the balls. Tel groans, but STILL somehow grabs HER groin to LIFT HER! Over the ropes he dumps her!
Storm: To bounce down off the apron. Lucky those big tits broke her fall.
Deal: Now Big Tel permits himself a grimace of pain. Two deep breaths and he’s good to go. Damn, that is one tough man. He’s completely ignoring all those cuts and bruises.
Storm: But he IS limping. Losing toes tends to do that though.
Deal: Now Boots gets back to her high heeled feet, but Tel drops down and snatches up a chair! She sees that and pulls an axe handle out from under the ring! Tel limps around. She can’t ruin; so even that pace is enough to catch her. Now he draws back, swings and -
Storm: BLAM!
Deal: She met the chair with the axe handle! It dented the chair! Oh, but Tel quickly reverses and slams the dented chair into her shoulder sending her crashing into the apron! She immediately pushes away from the apron – and gets clobbered across the back of the head! Down she goes.
Storm: Yeah, but only to all fours. She’s tough too.
Deal: Tel boots her in the ribs. That sends her almost UNDER the apron. She twists though and hammers the end of the axe handle down onto his injured foot! More blood spurts out! Tel howls in pain and hops back. Boots pulls herself fully out from the apron curtain and advances on Tel. She brings the handle back for a home run hit and – SWINGS!
Storm: BLAMMO!! That’s bigger than a BLAM, just in case you were wondering.
Deal: Tel met that swing with one of his own and it sends her axe handle spinning away. And the chair BREAKS! Tel casts it aside and limps forward to grab her by that braid. He hammers her head into the top of the barrier! She falls back – stunned. Tel SPITS on her – to cheers form the crowd. Seems they have a favorite and it’s not her.
Storm: Well, she is naked AND wearing a hood. That’s always a No-No.
Deal: Tel limps off – off to pull a table from under the ring. He slides it into the ring and it’s followed by a chair! The fans are getting real loud now, but LOOK! The Bootslut is back up and pulls a large bag from under the ring – a bag of -
Storm: Nails! Just look, some of them are poking through the bag!
Deal: Boots clambers back into the ring, bag in hand. Tel follows – with a bicycle chain in hand!
Storm: Nasty!
Deal: Very. The two unflinchingly head to the centre of the ring. Tel swings the chain!
Storm: Ducked!
Deal: Now she swings the bag! Tel sways back and the weight of the bag spins her around. It must be really difficult trying to keep your balance wearing heels like those.
Storm: And Tel whips her ass!
Deal: Blood flies! She spins around to again swing the bag- right into the side of Tel’s face!
Storm: What face???? She ripped most of it away!
Deal: The left side of Tel’s face is just a mask of blood now. You can see bits of flesh hanging off! And Tel slowly turns back to LASH her across the tits!
Storm: In fairness she was thrusting them in his direction.
Deal: They’re cut! More blood sprays around. And Tel swings again ripping a line across her stomach! A fourth! He pulls back for another, fourth strike that – NO!! She snaps out a kick! That stabs the knee! Tel’s leg buckles and he falls into -
Storm: - The bag of nails! She’s picking him apart – first the foot, now the knee! Hey, and Stinker is loving this.
Deal: And she’s paying a heavy price for it, but she determinedly swings that bag AGAIN – NO! Tel catches it! He shoves it forward into her face! I hope for her sake that the hood protected her. Oh, but Tel rips the bag out of her hands and tosses it aside. Now he wraps the bike chain around his fist and PUNCHES her in the side of the head! She’s down!
Storm: Just a lot. But hey! Look, she’s pushing back up.
Deal: And Tel grabs her head and slams his good knee into the side of it. That drops her! Nerison steps in for the count.
Nerison: 1 – 2 – 3
Storm: Well, Tel ain’t waiting around. He’s real busy setting up that table.
Nerison: 4 – 5 – 6
Deal: And not just that. He’s emptied the contents of that bag all over it!
Storm: Wow. Not just nails. There are tacks, screws, bolts, screwdrivers and ...is that a trowel?
Deal: It is. No wonder that bag did so much damage to Tel.
Nerison: 7 – 8 -
Deal: And she’s up! Boots shakes her head and snatches up the chair that Tel had pushed in. Tel turns from admiring his work.
Storm: It IS good work.
Deal: And gets to eat chair! Down he goes and she hammers away at his head – again and again! Now she pushes the end of the chair into his throat and LEANS on it. She’s standing ON him and those heels are really digging in!
Storm: She almost strangled him last time. Looks like she’s out to finish the job here.
Deal: Again Tel is turning all shades of red and purple and – oh! He reaches up to grab her by the tits and twists both savagely!
Storm: That’s her fault for having them almost in his face.
Deal: Tel continues to crush and twist. She shouts out in pain. She raises a foot to stamp down on his – NO! Tel twists to throw her sideways across the ring. He rolls over gagging and coughing. Boots meanwhile rolls onto her knees and then slowly straightens. Those boobs of hers sure have taken a battering tonight. But Tel is still struggling for breath. She approaches. Spin Kick! That pointed toe stabs into the side of his head. He drops and she….oh no.
Storm: She is sitting on his face!
Deal: With her legs trapping his arms. Looks like she doesn’t a repetition of what just happened. Tel is thrashing, trying to get free, but she leans right over his head giving him no ready target. Still Tel tries. He – ROLLS! Tel rolls her over, but she’s like a limpet, refusing to let go! Tel rolls again and – stops. He’s out of breath! She may have done it here. Slowly she releases and |Nerison starts to count.
Nerison: 1 – 2 – 3
Storm: What a way to go. I’m betting Big Tel never expected this.
Nerison: 4 – 5 – 6
Deal: I doubt it. But look, his breathing has been relentlessly targeted all fight. He’s a big man that needs a LOT of oxygen and The Bootslut has repeatedly restricted that.
Nerison: 7 – 8 – 9
Deal: What a match and what a finish. The Bootslut retains in remarkable fashion to –
Nerison: TE’-
Deal: NO! Tel throws an arm up! Boots can’t believe it. She telling Nerison that – well, I won’t repeat her words. Let’s just say she’s questioning his ability to count.
Storm: Well, it WAS real close.
Deal: She’s livid about this and is letting Nerison know it. And Tel! He fires a forearm up between her legs, lifting her off her feet! As she lands he pulls her in – Backbreaker! He turns her over for a Gut Buster! He staggers back, gathering more air, more energy. Boots slowly peels herself up off the mat.
Storm: She’s still in better shape than him.
Deal: Tel swings his good foot! A boot under the jaw sends her spinning back across the ring! Now he limps over to grab her. He pulls her in and – NO! Eye rake! Now she slithers behind him to loop her long braid around his neck!
Storm: More choking! Hey, it’s a tactic that’s definitely paid off. No way can Big Tel survive another throttling.
Deal: I think that you’re right and so does Tel. He’s frantically back-pedalling, even with that bad foot. He crushes her into a corner, pulls out and backs in sharply – and again! Still she clings on.
Storm: Four! FIVE! SIX!!! that did it.
Deal: Bi Tel stumbles forward again struggling for air and just LOOK at all the marks around his blood stained neck! It looks like he’s been HUNG – repeatedly! But those crushing body blocks seem to have winded The Bootslut too. It looks like a matter of who recovers the fastest.
Storm: She’s up!
Deal: He’s up! Boots steps in and swing a boot at his balls! CAUGHT! Tel catches it and pulls her in for a short arm clothesline – using the leg. Boots almost falls, but Tel pulls her back in. Head Butt! Blood sprays but Tel doesn’t care. Now he – CHOKESLAMS her! He stamps on her gut and then pulls her up and over with an Arm Drag!
Storm: That’ll leave a stain for sure.
Deal: Tel seems to be working on pure adrenaline right now. Honestly, I’m not sure how he’s still standing and The Bootslut just keeps getting back up, no matter what he does to her. OH! Tel slumps. He drops to a knee. Looks like that adrenaline just evaporated. Boots senses her chance. Pulls herself up and starts to roll her head. Just look at that weight spinning around. That is going to do some serious damage when it hits!
Storm: Yeah, that thing is EVIL.
Deal: In she steps to – CHAIR! Tel snatches the chair up and SWINGS it! To smash her in the head! She drops. Tel crawls over and … damn.
Storm: Wow.
Deal: He just closed the zips! Now The Bootslut can’t effectively speak and certainly can’t see!
Crowd: ZIP IT! ZIP IT! ~clap-clap-clap~ ZIP IT! ZIP IT! ~clap-clap-clap~
Storm: Well, in my expert opinion I’d have to say that that is going to make matters harder for her.
Deal: Tel links his hands high overhead and slams them down onto her battered and bleeding chest!
Storm: He may have broken some ribs there!
Deal: Now Tel stands. He pulls her up and – POWERBOMB! Boots doesn’t know where she is right now. She fumbling,. Trying to find the zipper and Tel is immediately back at her. Up she goes – Hesitation Suplex!
Storm: Straight through the table – tacks, nails, screws, bolts and those other tools! Stuff flies all over!
Deal: And he follows that with a big chair shot to the head! And he’s not finished! He lifts her up and just LOOK at all that stuff embedded into her flesh! Monster Lock straight back down onto the chair, the nails and ruined table! He stamps HARD on her head! Now he staggers bent – totally spent. He drops to a knee as Nerison counts.
Nerison: 1 – 2 – 3
Storm: Hmm… looks to me like she’s definitely not moving. Of course she could be playing possum. Apparently naked women in hoods do that a lot. That’s what Neil Puller says.
Nerison: 4 – 5 – 6
Deal: Those were brutal, savage hits. I don’t see how anyone could survive those.
Nerison: 7 – 8 – 9
Deal: And let’s not forget that she’s still effectively blindfolded, but Stinker is telling her to “stop bloody messin’ about and get back up”.
Deal: Lots of sympathy there then.
Nerison: TEN!!!!
**DING**DING**DING**
Stock: Ladies and bloody Gents, your bloody WINNER and NEW RAGE BARE KNUCKLES CHAMPION!! - MONSTER BIG BLOODY TEL!!!!
Deal: A popular winner. He seems to have a gift for ending Bare Knuckles reigns. I believe he did the same to Nightwalker.
Storm: Yep, that’s what Neil Puller said too.
Deal: Tel holds up the belt and takes in the cheers of the crowd. Oh, but as he turns the knee buckles and he winces. He looks down on the battered and bloody form of the Bootslut – who is just starting to move again. She rolls onto her knees and HE BATTERS HER WITH THE BELT!
Storm: And she’s down again!
Deal: Now Tel angrily pries that weight from her hair, holds it in his hand to – close the hand into a fist and punch her in the jaw!
Storm: Yeah see how much she likes it!
Deal: And now he peels her backwards to get a better hold of – THE HOOD! Big Tel is looking to unmask The Bootslut!
Storm: Quite right too! I told you – I told you: never trust a naked lady in a hood.
Deal: Stinker is telling his Security team to step in and stop him, but they are rather spread out and not currently close to the ring. Getting that hood off is proving REALLY difficult – so Tel uses …. TIN SNIPS! He’s cut through the tube at the top that holds her hair and then peels the whole thing down!
Storm: Huh. That can’t be right.
Deal: WHAT!? It’s Kristal Ball! I don’t believe it. Stinker has used that girl under her own name and then masked her to ALSO COMPETE as La Reina Corazon – aka Cora AND as The Bootslut! This has the fans VERY upset! They’d been CHEERING for Kristal and Cora and HATING The Bootslut – only to find - IT’S THE SAME PERSON!
Storm: Wild. Stinker claims THREE salaries for the same girl.
Deal: No wonder we never saw all three at the same time! Not that Big Tel cares. He pulls her up by that braid to show the fans exactly who it is and what happens to people who get in his way! Now he drops her like so much dirty laundry and limps out of the ring.
Storm: By GAWD! As Neil puller would say.
Deal: Year 22 is certainly not short on shocks and surprises and I’m sure that there are even more to come.
Storm: And they’ll probably be coming once the trash is cleared out of the ring.
~~~
DEAL: Fans it is now time for the RAGE Gauntlet Tag Title Match as we see history-making champions Thee Storm, the duo of Lady Giant and Crazy Jenna taking on the team of “Action” Jay Jackson and Gemini, who find themselves challenging thanks to their placing in the Bouts of Honor.
STORM: While both teams might be loved by the crowd, it’ll be up to one to show that killer instinct to leave with the titles.
DEAL: Let’s go to the ring for our introductions!
*STOCK: This bloody match is scheduled for one bloody fall and is for the bloody RAGE Gauntlet Tag Titles! Introducing the challengers, they are the team of “ACTION” JAY JACKSON AND GEMINI!!!
(The fans erupt into cheers as Back In The Game by Airbourne begins to play while the numbers 1, 2, 5, 10, 100, 1000 and higher appear on a rolling counter that increases in speed the higher the numbers get. Eventually the numbers stop counting and the counter explodes on the RAGE-Vision replaced by the words WELCOME TO THE BUDDY LIST with the Yin-Yang symbol behind it. This then merges into the opening guitar riff of “Ain’t No Love in Oklahoma” By Luke Combs.
A series of explosions go off by the entrance way, leaving a large cloud of smoke behind. As the smoke disappears the duo of Gemini and Jackson are greeted with a thunderous pop from the fans and begins heading towards the ring. They are accompanied by Homeless Don and make their way to the ring, exchanging words of strategy as they climb in. Each takes a turnbuckle and raise their arms as the fans continue to cheer.)
*STOCK: And their opponents…
(The arena goes black. Lightning strikes and the thunder BOOMS.)
*STOCK:Ladies and bloody gentlemen now entering the arena Crazy Jenna and Lady Giant. Together they are the history bloody making TCW AND RAGE heavyweight tag team champions....THEE STORM!!!!
(FANS GIVE A HUGE POP!!! Thee Storm stalks slowly to the ring. Both women climb to the top of opposite corners they call their lighthouses. They cheer on their fans. Thee Storm climbs down and readies for the match to begin.)
**DING**DING**
DEAL: Here we go!! Jenna and Jackson start things off, and it’s speed versus speed right out of the gate with these two. Jackson takes Jenna down with a crisp arm drag, Jenna pops up and answers with a lightning-fast headscissors. Jackson flips through, lands on his feet, and the two freeze for half a second and you can tell there’s a bit of respect there, and the fans reward both with a huge pop.
STORM: Looks like Gemini is calling for the tag though, and Jackson obliges. Giant offers a tag to Jenna, but Jenna seems to say in a minute. Giant smiles and nods, and in steps Gemini.
DEAL: Jenna lashes out with a kick, and Gemini takes a few, but he absorbs Jenna’s kicks, checks one, and sweeps her leg out from under her. Jenna scrambles to her feet while Gemini attempts an armbar, but Jenna avoids it, rolls, and dives to her corner, making the tag, and in comes Giant!
STORM: Jenna might be speed, but with Lady Giant in, now the power game begins. Lady Giant bulldozes Gemini with a shoulder block that sends him down to the mat. She hauls him up for a delayed vertical suplex, holding him aloft as the crowd counts along before slamming him down. Cover, one.. two… but that’s it says referee Terry Dale.
DEAL: Both get to their feet and Gemini delivers a few kicks, keeping Lady Giant at range, but then she is able to slip a kick and lock up, headlock on Gemini, Gemini whips her into the ropes. Gemini goes for a leapfrog but that’s a pretty big ask, and instead he’s caught by Lady Giant and dumped with an overhead belly-to-belly suplex!
STORM: Gemini lands hard and the fans applaud the move by Giant, but there’s also a contingent behind Gemini, and he gets to a knee holding his lower back, but he’s close to the corner, and in tags Jackson. A quick tag and Gemini steps to the apron as Homeless Don asks about his back.
DEAL: Jackson rushes in, tries to chop the giant down with leg kicks and quick strikes, but Lady Giant catches him mid-leap and throws him into the corner. A series of chops in the corner and Giant tags Jenna. Giant keeps Jackson in the corner as Jenna runs to a corner, charges the ropes, leaps off the center rope as Giant moves, and Jenna hits a springboard crossbody splash in the corner on Jackson!
STORM: Jackson stumbles out and Jenna cradles, one… two… kickout! Innovative offense by Jenna, and Jackson is down. Jenna brings him up, but Jackson with a quick fireman’s carry and then, as Jenna jumps to her feet, he takes her with another, but then flips into a bridge, one… two… kickout by Jenna!
DEAL: Both pop to their feet and now Jackson with a wristlock. Jenna cartwheels out, tries to hit a low dropkick. but Jackson sidesteps it. Jackson attempts an elbow drop, rolled out by Jenna who pops to her feet, standing moonsault finds nothing but the mat! Jackson runs the ropes, blind tag by Gemini.
STORM: Jackson with a clothesline attempt, ducked by Jenna, but then she runs right into a knee lift from Gemini! Jackson off the ropes and hits a flying forearm to the back of Jenna’s head, sending her right into Gemini’s snap roundhouse kick!
DEAL: Jenna goes down and Gemini with the cover, one… two… kickout! Gemini locks in a heel hold and Jenna is in the middle of the ring, but she’s trying to get to Lady Giant. Lady Giant is able to cut the distance with her height, but not enough to get the tag. Jenna though is refusing to give in and Gemini lets the heel hold go, pulls her up to her feet by her leg, then snaps to the mat with a dragon screw!
STORM: Gemini grapevines the leg once again and Jenna is in trouble. Jenna again tries to pull herself across the mat but Gemini is able to keep her grounded. Gemini again pulls her up, and he’s thinking another dragon screw, but this time Jenna leaps up at him - catches an enzugiri!
DEAL: Gemini drops to a knee and Jenna lands on the mat, then kicks both her feet up catching Gemini flush in the chin! Gemini goes down and Jenna gets to her feet, favoring her leg but makes the tag! Lady Giant is in and bulldozes down Gemini with a shoulder tackle! Gemini gets up and Giant with a clothesline. She rushes across the ring and nails Jackson with a forearm!
STORM: Lady Giant trying to clean house and Gemini is getting back up, Lady Giant runs the ropes, and nearly decapitates him with a boot! Cover and Dale is in position, one… two… but Gemini get the shoulder up.
DEAL: Quick tag out to Jenna as Giant whips Gemini into the ropes, bearhug by Giant and Jenna hits a springboard dropkick! Jackson comes in and eats a short-arm headbutt from Giant! Cover by Jenna, one… two… but Gemini kicks out! Quick tag out to Lady Giant again and now Giant comes in body slams him. Giant with a cover, one… two… but Gemini kicks out.
STORM: Lady Giant brings Gemini up, whips him into the ropes, but then ducks her head on the way back and Gemini with a leap frog, hits the ropes, and leaps with double knees into the chest of Lady Giant! Lady Giant gets knocked back and Gemini follows up with a shotgun dropkick that sends her tumbling through the ropes and to the outside.
DEAL: Gemini runs the ropes and leaps over, rolling plancha onto Giant on the outside! Giant hits the guardrail and Gemini quickly pops to his feet, because Jenna is in, runs the ropes, and suicide dive!! She nailed Gemini and now all three are down on the outside.
STORM: Jackson waits for Jenna to get to her feet and as she does, he runs and leaps off the apron, taking her down with a clothesline. All four competitors are on the outside as Jackson gets to his feet and grabs Lady Giant, rolling her in.
DEAL: He helps Gemini up and Gemini climbs in, and he makes the tag to Jackson. Jackson goes up top and Giant gets to her feet, Gemini hits a standing dropkick while Jackson comes off the top with a missile dropkick! Giant is down and Jackson covers, one… two… but Giant kicks out!
STORM: Meanwhile, Crazy Jenna is making her way over to her corner, and Jackson brings Giant up, swinging neckbreaker. Cover by Jackson, one… two… but Jenna breaks it up, stomping on his back. Jackson gets to his feet as Jenna goes back to her corner, and now both teams are not so much in the “we’re all friends” mindset.
DEAL: All four know there’s gold on the line, Storm. Jackson runs the ropes and goes for a flying crossbody on Giant as she gets to a knee, but Giant catches him! What strength by Giant and she has Jackson up and is carrying him around the ring. Tag by Jenna who climbs to the top rope and hits a diving crossbody to the back of her own partner, bringing Jackson down in a powerslam!!
STORM: That’s definitely a way to add some extra “umph” to the move. Giant rolls out of the ring and Jenna rolls on top of Jackson. One… two… Gemini breaks it up by pulling Jenna off!
DEAL: Jenna pulls Jackson up and whips him into the turnbuckle. Jenna charges in with a meteora double knees into Jackson, and then Jenna whips him again across the ring. She charges again, but this time Jackson moves and she collides with the corner, stumbles out, and Jackson with a huge German suplex! He gets up on his toes and he’s got the bridge, one… two… but Jenna rolls her shoulder up!
STORM: Both are down on the mat and now the crowd is on their feet for both teams. The crowd is cheering for both Jenna and Jackson, both partners trying to rally their teammate. Jenna dives to tag in Giant, Jackson dives to tag in Gemini!
DEAL: Gemini and Giant meet in the middle of the ring and Giant with a sidewalk slam! She hooks the leg, one… two… but Gemini kicks out! Giant pulls up Gemini and says it’s over, and she goes for her powerbomb! She’s got Gemini up, but he hits an elbow to her forehead and snaps back, hitting a huirricanrana that sends her headfirst into the corner!
STORM: An innovative counter to what very well could have been the ending blow of the match, Deal.
DEAL: Gemini rushes in and unloads with a rapid-fire combo—low kick, palm strike, a spinning back fist—but Lady Giant is held up by the turnbuckle and won’t go down. Gemini steps back and hits a spinning heel kick and that brings her down, and right into a Gemini roll up. One… two… thre… no! Lady Giant kicks out!
STORM: Gemini doesn’t let up though and as Giant gets up, he hits his “Face the Truth” codebreaker variation! Giant pinwheels her arms as she goes down and Gemini covers with Dale in position! One… two… thre… NO! Jenna breaks it up!
DEAL: That was very close to being a Three!
STORM: Yes it was, and Jenna knows it. Jenna’s trying to cheer Giant on, but Gemini knows that he has an opening. He pulls Giant up and hooks her, looks like he’s thinking “Reality Check!” He’s got Giant up, but her height is definitely making it awkward.
DEAL: Lady Giant delivers an elbow to the side of the head, drops behind Gemini, and then makes the tag to Jenna! Lady Giant falls through the middle and top rope to the outside as Jenna comes off the ropes with a springboard forearm!! She catches Gemini and goes for the cover, one… two… but Jackson with the save!
STORM: Jackson pulled Jenna off and saved the match for his team, but as he goes to the apron he’s caught with a dropkick from Jenna, knocking him off the apron!
DEAL: Jackson is on the floor, so is Giant, and now Jenna connects with a knee lift, and she doubles Gemini over, she’s going for her run-up bulldog in the corner, but Gemini is able to block it! He’s got her up for a belly-to-back suplex, but instead she rolls down his back.
STORM: Gemini turns around, boot to the stomach, and she’s hooked him for the DDT!
DEAL: She spikes Gemini and it could be over, but instead, Gemini lifts her like he’s going for a Northern Lights, but reaches out and tags Jackson as he makes it to the apron! Gemini spins around with Jenna in his grip and Jackson leaps… “LIGHTS, CAMERA, ACTION” OFF THE TOP ROPE!!
STORM: Good lord she never saw it coming!!
DEAL: Jackson with the cover as Gemini charges the ring and cuts off Lady Giant! One… two… THREE!!! WE HAVE NEW RAGE GAUNTLET TAG CHAMPS!!
**DING**DING**DING**
*STOCK: Ladies and bloody Gentlemen… the winners of this match… AND NEW RAGE GAUNTLET TAG CHAMPIONS… GEMINI AND “ACTION” JAY JACKSON!!!
STORM: I can’t believe this, Deal!
DEAL: Jay Jackson and Gemini used an opening and just a small quick counter to capture the Tag Titles! Terry Dale hands the new champions their titles while Lady Giant checks on Crazy Jenna. Jackson and Gemini have knocked off Thee Storm in a classic, high-impact, high speed encounter here tonight! Jenna is pulling herself up and the former champs are looking at the new champs… and extend their hands!
STORM: Oh great, now I really can’t believe this.
DEAL: All four competitors shake hands, and what a great sign of respect! Jenna and Giant applaud the new champs as they leave the ring, and Gemini and Jackson each take a corner, titles in hand, to celebrate this huge win!!
Deal: Our next match is a match paid for by Rich Mason Promotions and is taking place in Saudi Arabia as Superstar Steve Hogar is coming out of retirement one last time to take on a bitter rival of his, Kip Kutler. The fans here in attendance at MSG will be watching on the RAGE Vision.
Storm: The origins of this match go back over a decade when both men were a part of Mason Inc. Steve Hogar was the wily veteran and Kip Kutler was a young rising star at the time. They had serious heat that exploded after Hogar's departure from the group and they have had heat ever since.
Deal: Let's not forget that, until recently, Kip Kutler was BLACKLISTED from this industry for YEARS, and Steve Hogar bashed him on numerous occasions. When Kutler returned, Steve Hogar was one of the individuals that Kutler called out. Kutler used his past relationship with Rich Mason to lure Hogar out of retirement.
Storm: Kutler heard what Steve Hogar said about him, and you know what? Kutler has had things to say about Hogar as well.
Deal: Tonight is the night that they settle their differences, once and for all.
Storm: This will be Steve Hogar's last match - win, lose, or draw. Each of these participants will earn ONE MILLION DOLLARS just to participate in this match.
Deal: The winner will receive a percentage of tonight's gate, and there was a sell out with over 60,000 tickets being sold. Let's go to the ring!
*Ring Announcer (in both Arabic and English): This match is a FIGHT TO THE FINISH! There are NO RULES, NO DISQUALIFICATION, and NO COUNT OUTS! Introducing first, from Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA, he weighs in at 250 pounds, he is SUPERSTAR STEVE HOGAR!
("Hellraiser" by Ozzy Osbourne plays as Hogar makes his way to the ring. He receives a mixed reaction, but more boos than cheers. Hogar ignores the fans as he has a businesslike look on his face. Hogar is dressed in his wrestling attire - black trunks and a red Superstar t-shirt.)
Deal: Hogar is not very popular here tonight.
Storm: Kip Kutler has been throwing out a lot of accusations. One of those accusations is that Hogar is a DRUNK.
Deal: While Hogar has had issues with alcohol in the past, including two DUI arrests, he claims that he has been clean for some time.
Storm: The question is.....did Hogar have enough time to prepare for this match?
Deal: He claims that he did. He said that he was in "fighting shape" even before this match was signed, and while he's not in the "best" shape of his life, he's in good enough shape to beat Kutler or so he claims. He might have an uphill battle, because as we've seen, Kutler is in peak condition.
Storm: There's no doubt about that. Kutler quickly asserted himself in the main event scene after his return to RAGE and he has much to lose if Hogar manages to defeat him.
Deal: Hogar began his career in Japan in the early 90s and made his US debut in the UWF in November, 1996.
Storm: I remember that night!
Deal: Hogar was brought to the UWF by Rich Mason to team with Dan Williams against two of the top wrestlers at the time, Shawn Hart and Fury. Fury turned on Shawn Hart and Mason Inc. was born. Mason and Hogar have had their ups and downs over the years, sometimes as teammates and other times as enemies.
Storm: Rich Mason recently claimed that he pulled Hogar out of poverty again.
Deal: That may be an exaggeration but Hogar was no doubt lured by the money. That might explain some of the fans' disdain toward him.
*Ring Announcer (in both Arabic and English): And his opponent, hailing from Toronto, Ontario Canada and weighing in at 280 pounds here is The Canadian Destroyer... "THE NEW AGE ICON"... KIP KUTLER!!!
"The prophecy has been fulfilled!"
"This is his time"
"His Destiny Awaits"
(A siren can be heard softly building up with a guitar and lamb bag drum beat. The TCW Tron lights up to the image Kutler standing with his head down and then an image appears of him walking forward."Stricken" by Disturbed hits the PA system and Kip walks out from behind the curtain, and stops at the top of the stage. He holds his arms out to the sides, and spins once around, allowing the fans to soak in his essence. He stands while the chorus of the song begins.He walks down the ramp, yelling back at the fans who are shouting at him. Once he reaches the ring, Kip hops up onto the apron on his knee, letting his other leg hang loosely, as he pulls his sunglasses off, and tosses them into the crowd. He quickly lifts his leg and slips it through the ropes, straddling the middle rope for a moment, before completely getting in the ring. Kip quickly turns and climbs up onto the second turnbuckle, and he holds his arms out again, and tilts his head back, letting everyone bask in his presence for a moment. He takes a long stare of the crowd looking through them before heading back to the middle of the ring, awaiting his opponent's arrival.)
Storm: Kip Kutler has arrived and he means business!
Deal: He has a look on his face that can burn through lead. He looks like a man on a mission.
Storm: Kutler is now staring down Hogar and he suddenly cracks up laughing. This causes Hogar to take a step toward him, but the referee gets in between to restrain Hogar. This will not be a friendly scientific match. Both of these men are out for blood.
Deal: Both of these men look eager to get started. The ref is already at work, trying to keep them in their respective corners as they bark insults at each other.
Storm: You can cut the tension with a knife. The hatred between these two is out of this world.
Deal: Joining Kutler and Hogar in Saudi Arabia is Rich Mason, the promoter of this match.
(Cut to the skybox where Mason is seated with an entourage. The bald 70 something year old Mason is wearing a suit and has his usual poker face.)
Deal: Mason made sure that his name was all over that ring.
Storm: He obviously sold some advertising!
(The middle of the ring has an ad for Corona Beer. There are smaller ads for Nike, Monster Energy, DraftKings, and HBO. There is also a "Rich Mason Promotions" emblem. The turnbuckles all have "Mason" on them. There is a banner that says "RAGE: Pro Wrestling Generation" and "Rich Mason Promotions" in the background.)
Deal: Is this Rich Mason's response to Mason International's rebranding? He walked away from his own company early this year and disappeared for quite some time, only to return to RAGE of all places upon request of Kip Kutler.
Storm: No doubt Mason will be making a handsome profit from this match. Whenever there is money to be made, Mason is right there.
Deal: This match is unsanctioned. It is being brought to you as a joint venture between RAGE, Rich Mason Promotions, and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Storm: Let's remind the people why this match is taking place in Saudi Arabia and not the US.
Deal: Steve Hogar was not able to get cleared by ANY state athletic commission in the United States.
Storm: They went to every state?
Deal: I don't know about that, but they did go to Hogar's home state of Wisconsin and the state of Mississippi, which is one of the most lenient states for approval, and he was denied in both places.
Storm: If he couldn't get cleared in Mississippi, you have to wonder how long he will be able to last tonight. It may not be a question as to who wins this match as much as it's a question as to how long this match lasts.
Deal: All indications point to this being a short match.
Storm: Vegas has Hogar being a +900 underdog in this match.
Deal: The two are in the center of the ring as the ref explains the rules.....
Storm: What rules?
Deal: The ref tells them to shake hands. Kutler laughs and Hogar shakes his head in disgust.
**DING**DING**
Deal: Kutler and Hogar are face-to-face and they are mouthing off to each other and they lock up. Kutler gets the early advantage and punches Hogar in the face! He hits him again and again! Hogar hits Kutler back with some fists of his own! Kutler responds with his own flurry of punches and Hogar goes down!
Storm: Down goes Hogar! Down goes Hogar!
Deal: Kutler follow up with kicks and stomps to the face of Steve Hogar. Kutler is yelling at Hogar as he punishes him. Hogar tries to break free, but Kutler with some more stomps.
Storm: He won't give Hogar an opening!
Deal: Hogar tries to spring up, but Kutler with a kick right to the chin and Hogar goes down again! Kutler follows it up with more kicks and punches.
Storm: This is not gonna be a scientific match.
Deal: Not at all! Kutler is telling Hogar to "give it up" as he continues the beating. He has Hogar at the edge of the ring and shoves him to the outside with his foot! Hogar is on the outside and Kutler runs up to the top rope and he comes CRASHING down on Hogar with a flying bodypress! Kutler is now SMASHING Hogar's head against the steel steps!
Storm: Hogar is getting SLAUGHTERED out there!
Deal: Kutler is NOT letting up as he he SMASHES Hogar's head into the steel steps for the tenth time. That man has had NUMEROUS concussions in his long for God's sake! Kutler throws Hogar right into the guard rail and he continues his assault!
Storm: There are no count outs and no disqualifications.
Deal: Kutler has one foot on Hogar's neck as he grabs a chair and pushes it right into Hogar's gut, knocking the wind out of him!
(Cut to Rich Mason, in the skybox, who is lighting up a cigar.)
Deal: Rich Mason is obviously enjoying this.
Storm: Now we can see why Hogar wasn't cleared by ANY state athletic commission. This man is in NO condition to be wrestling. Somebody needs to stop this match before he suffers permanent damage.
Deal: Kutler is NOT letting up! He just face slammed Hogar right into the chair! Is the man still conscious?
Storm: Remember this is a 55 year old man who has not wrestled in a number of years. How much punishment can he take?
Deal: Kutler throws Hogar into the side of the ring, shoulder-first. He scoops up Hogar and tosses him onto the ring apron.
(Kutler raises his arms to a crowd pop.)
Deal: Kutler is tearing Hogar apart and these fans are loving it.
Storm: These fans are bloodthirsty! They want BLOOD!
Deal: They're getting blood as Hogar already has a cut. Kutler pulls Hogar up and look at at that! Hogar is swinging his fists and connects! I'm not sure if Hogar even knows where he's at, but he has some fight left in him. Kutler fires back and Hogar responds with a flurry of punches and Kutler is PISSED! Kutler with an uppercut and a superkick and Hoger goes down like a stack of bricks!
Storm: The Saudi fans are really getting into this.
Deal: Hogar is in trouble as Kutler is now ripping off the turnbuckle bad. He said that he's done taking it easy on him, that it's time to take the gloves off. Hogar is moving and trying to make his way up. Kutler is standing in front of him and appears to be aiming ANOTHER superkick, right to the face, and Hogar goes down again!
(Kutler flips off Hogar)
*Kutler: Take that Hogarbage!
Storm: This is not looking good for Hogar. Does he have ANY fight left in him?
Deal: I don't know, but Kutler is continuing his assault. More kicks to the face and to the gut. Kutler comes off the ropes and nails him with a legdrop. Kutler grabs Hogar's head and slams it into the mat! Kutler goes up to the second rope and hits a double axe handle.
Storm: Kutler is out to punish Hogar.....just like he said he would!
Deal: Hogar is already cut open and Kutler is making an example out of him. Kutler pulls Hogar toward the corner post and SLAMS Hogar's leg into the post!
Storm: Is that the leg with the bad knee that he once had surgery on?
Deal: I'm afraid it is. Kutler seems to have done his homework as he knows exactly what to target. Kutler does it again and again!
*Kutler (yelling): What do you have to say now HOGARBAGE?!
Storm: I'm guessing we won't see a handshake at the end of this one.
Deal: These two have despised each other for many years, dating back to when both of them were in Mason International. Kutler wraps Hogar's legs around the cornerpost and puts him in a figure four leglock. With little exception, this match has been ALL Kutler.
Storm: This isn't a match. This is an EXECUTION....and these bloodthirsty people are loving it!
(Cut to the skybox where Mason continues to smoke his cigar. Kutler walks around the corner and grabs a microphone.)
Storm: Rich Mason is loving it too. Kutler is back in the ring and he's has a microphone with him.
*Kutler: DO YOU QUIT HOGARBAGE?! Are you ready to QUIT?!
(Kutler holds up the mic to Hogar's mouth and his voice is muffled but a "No" comes out)
Storm: That sounds like a no.
(Kutler laughs and tosses the mic aside as he resumes the punishment.)
Storm: Kutler gave him a chance to quit and he REFUSED!
Deal: Kutler is on the top rope and nails Hogar with a flying elbow! He covers, 1......2.......and Kutler bounces up!
Storm: What?
Deal: Kutler sprung up before the ref counts to three.
Storm: And he's laughing!
(Kutler laughs as he resumes punishing Hogar.)
Storm: You can't say he's not living up to his word. He said he's gonna end Hogar and that's exactly what he's looking to do! Hogar is NOT prepared for what Kutler has in store for him.
Deal: Sadly you may be right. Hogar has been outwrestled and outbrawled. He's been overpowered and outmaneuvered. Kutler is in FIRM control of this match as he has Hogar in a chokehold.
(Hogar is gagging and there is some blood streaming down his face.)
Storm: They need to stop this match before somebody gets killed.
Deal: The ref doesn't seem to have any intention to stop this match. Kutler throws Hogar into that exposed turnbuckle and Hogar goes down again! Kutler with a SHOULDER BREAKER!
Storm: That's Hogar's bad shoulder, isn't it!
Deal: Hogar did have surgery on his right shoulder years ago and Kutler appears to be attempting to dislocate it as he places him in an armbar and turns it into a chicken wing! Hogar is screaming in pain as Kutler has that hold locked in and Kutler is laughing manically!
Storm: He looks like he wants to rip Hogar's shoulder out of it's socket!
Deal: Hogar continues to scream in pain!
Storm: This man is in trouble!
Deal: I think you're right! Hogar is in some serious pain as Kutler appears to be having the time of his life. Wait a minute, Kutler just released the hold and let Hogar's body fall to the mat.
Storm: What a nice guy!
Deal: Kutler scoops Hogar right back up and puts him in a Krippling Kutler Cross Face! This could be it! The ref is asking Hogar if he gives up and he REFUSES!
Storm: You know Kutler wants Hogar to give up. He doesn't care about scoring a pinfall. He wants Hogar to CRY UNCLE!
Deal: Kutler has Hogar locked into that finishing hold as Hogar continues to scream in agonizing pain. This man does not just want to win. He wants to humiliate Hogar.
Storm: Hogar wanted to humiliate him, but it's not working out that way.
Deal: Indeed it's not. SOMEBODY needs to stop this thing! It's not a match, it's a....
(Cut to Rich Mason, who appears to be enjoying himself as he eats appetizers.)
Storm: Rich Mason seems to be enjoying this.
Deal: Of course he would. Kip Kutler just said he's giving Hogar one more chance to quit but Hogar REFUSES to quit!
Storm: I bet Hogar is regretting signing up for this. I don't care how much money he's making from this fight, it won't be enough to cover his medical bills.
(The referee grabs Hogar's arm and lets it drop.)
Deal: For Hogar's sake, I hope he has insurance. Kutler just released the hold!
Storm: Why did he do that?!
Deal: He doesn't seem to be ready for the match to end.
Storm: This is no longer a wrestling match. This is a MASSACRE.
Storm: Kutler is now setting Hogar up for the Kutting Edge! AND HE HITS IT!
Deal: What a DEVASTATING MOVE! He covers for the cover and then thinks twice. He's setting Hogar up for ANOTHER Kutting Edge!
Storm: HOLY SHIT!
Deal: Kutler cover again, 1.....2......NO! Kutler just pulled up Hogar's shoulder!
Storm: What?! He had this match won!
Deal: It sure looked like it. He's back on his feet and kicking Hogar again and again with that boot of his. Is that not enough punishment?!
Storm: Kutler is enjoying this! It's like he's having the time of his life out there.
Deal: I could see teaching Hogar a lesson as Hogar has said some things that upset Kutler but this getting out of control. The referee isn't doing anything.
Storm: He counted, didn't he?
Deal: He didn't warn Kutler.
Storm: There are no rules! That's what Hogar agreed to, right?
Deal: He did. Kutler is now VERBALLY ABUSING a bloodied and Hogar in what has been a COMPLETELY one-sided match! Kutler is now slapping Hogar around and he SPITS RIGHT IN HIS FACE!
Storm: Ha!
(The crowd starts to boo Kutler, who appears to be having the time of his life.)
Storm: Listen to these fans.
Deal: They see what's going on here as Kutler is continuing to add insult to injury as he smashes Hogar's head into the mat again and again. This man has had NUMEROUS concussions in his career! SOMEBODY STOP THIS MATCH! Kutler is like a man POSSESSED as he yells out "Hogarbage" and continues assaulting the man with elbows to the face. Kutler goes upstairs again and comes crashing down with a flying bodypress! 1......2......and again Kutler lifts up Hogar. Kutler could have walked away with the win several times already and he REFUSES to finish Hogar off.
Storm: The man can barely move! Hogar is NOT in ring condition. He has NO BUSINESS being in there and has been EXPOSED....just like Kutler said he would.
Deal: Kutler is toying with the man at this point. Kutler with a curb stomp! No cover! And now Kutler is going back upstairs and he sits on the top rope as he points to Hogar and laughs!
(Kutler looks around and laughs as much of the crowd has turned against him. He waves to Rich Mason, who is watching intently from the skybox.)
Storm: Kutler is taking a breather. It's like he's wearing himself out by all this punishment he is dishing out
Deal: The man has lost it. I can see sending Hogar a message, but Kutler is taking this TOO FAR and somebody is gonna get seriously injured or worse!
Storm: Hogar NEVER should have accepted this match. It's obvious that the man is not in ring-shape. Kutler TOLD YOU ALL what he was gonna do but nobody believed him.
Deal: Kutler with a flying elbowdrop! Again, no cover.
Storm: We may have a catastrophie on our hands.
Deal: Hogar is literally GAGGING as Kutler laughs and puts him in a choke hold. It's unbelievable that the referee doesn't get in there and stop this match. Kutler has Hogar up and Hogar is still gagging. Kutler throws Hogar right into the corner with the exposed turnbuckle. He just narrowly missed hitting his head again. And Kutler goes for the TURNBUCKLE SMASH, but Hogar somehow sidesteps him and KUTLER GOES INTO IT SHOULDER-FIRST!
(Kutler screams loudly in pain)
Storm: Kutler went into that exposed turnbuckle shoulder-first, and just the wrong angle, and he may have DISLOCATED HIS SHOULDER!
Deal: That could very well be karma after what Kutler did to Hogar earlier. This is Hoger's chance for some offense....IF he can pull it together! Kutler is still hopping around the ring and he just went down to his knees! The referee is checking on Kutler and Kutler pushes him away as he he is in some pain....and here comes Hogar and he jumps right on top of Kutler! Kutler goes for an F5....NO! Hogar with a FLYING HEADSCISSORS!
(The crowd pops)
Storm: I've NEVER seen Hogar do that move before!
Deal: The right move at the right time! Hogar covers, but Kutler escapes and now Hogar with some kicks to the head! The man can barely stand, but he's taking advantage of the situation and he's taking it to Kutler! He grabs Kutler and AGAIN throws him into that exposed turnbuckle! Hogar is wrapping Kutler's legs around the cornerpost.....
Storm: That's what Kutler did to him earlier!
Deal: Hogar grabs a chair and nails Kutler's leg! He hits him again and again! Now Hogar is a man possessed as he is running on PURE ADRENALINE! Hogar is the master of the figure four and he's trying to wrap Kutler's legs around but no! Hogar falls to the floor in exhaustion as Kutler is inside the ring and he's in some serious pain of his own as he grabs his shoulder.
Storm: Just when we thought this was over....
Deal: Hogar is using every ounce of strength that he has to make his way up. He's attempting to get back into the ring, but his knee or his ankle gave out on him. Hogar is up again and he grabs Kutler by the legs and pulls him out! Hogar grabs that chair and now it's Hogar that is punishing Kutler with that steel chair!
Storm: Look at that HATE in Hogar's eyes!
Deal: Can you blame him?! Hogar just knocked the wind outta Kutler with that chair. He's now setting Kutler up for the figure-four but having some trouble. Kutler with a kick to the face and Hogar goes down! Both men are down! Kutler isn't laughing anymore!
Storm: I don't believe this!
Deal: Kutler was DESTROYING Hogar and could have ended this match on numerous occasions. All it took was Kutler hit in that exposed turnbuckle into the corner at just the wrong angle and that changed the course of this match. Could Hogar have a fighting chance?
Storm: Are you serious?
Deal: This is a man who not only dominated the tag team division for many years, but also became a World Champion after defeating The Saint. He has had some big wins in his career that some may claim were upsets. Does he have another one left in him?
Storm: Come on! Don't get too excited! Kutler just hit some turbulence. He'll be fine.
Deal: Both mean are struggling to make their way up. Kutler is up first and he's trying to lift up the steel steps but his shoulder gives out. He's yelling curse words in frustration and goes to grab that chair and he's wrapping that chair around Hogar's legs before kicking him square in the head!
Storm: How many more head shots can this man take?!
Deal: Kutler is now breathing heavy as Hogar is once again gagging as Kutler puts him in another chokehold. Kutler is now looking at the cornerpost as he heads back into the ring and he's headed upstairs. He's looking to break Hogar's leg! This man is RELENTLESS!
Storm: He wants to make Hogar pay for what he just did to him.
Deal: Hogar is a man just trying to survive and Kutler is making it difficult. Kutler is slowly making his way to the top as he screams obscenities at Hogar. If you thought these two hated each other before, that hate seems to be increasing. Kutler is all the way at the top and leaps but HOGAR LIFTS HIS FOOT and that chair hits Kutler square in the head! Both men are down again!
Storm: There are no count outs, no disqualifications, no rules. Neither is moving!
Deal: Hogar is stirring and making his way back up as Kutler is still motionless.
Storm: This was a COMPLETELY one-sided match until that FLUKE happened and now we're seeing VINTAGE Hogar. This man will not quit. No matter what you throw at him, he just keeps coming after you.
Deal: Kutler had numerous chances to end this match earlier but he chose not to and now he's suffering the consequences.
Storm: Hogar is putting Kutler in his finisher, a figure-four, and he has it locked in! Kutler is screaming in pain!
Deal: There is no escape. Could Hogar actually force Kutler to submit?! The ref is on the outside and asking Kutler if he wants to quit and he refuses.
Storm: Kutler is fighting for his career here. A loss would be DEVASTATING to Kutler and both he and Hogar know that.
Deal: Hogar is barely hanging on himself as he uses the steel steps as leverage, but Kutler is trying hard to reverse it.
Storm: I'm not even sure Kutler knows where he's at, but he knows that losing is NOT an option. I CANNOT BELIEVE how he ended up in this position.
Deal: He was GREEDY and that's his own fault!
Storm: Greedy? He was just trying to live up to his word. Kutler is a man of his word.
Deal: He went TOO FAR and you know it and now he's paying the price! Perhaps karma has come to collect. The ref asks Kutler is he wants to give up and he says no.
Storm: NO way in hell will Kutler give up.
Deal: Wait a minute, Kutler has REVERSED the figure four and now it's Hogar that is in pain. Now the ref is asking Hogar if he wants to quit. He says NEVER!
Storm: He may want to reconsider because he's losing the advantage that he was handed to on a silver platter due to that FLUKE. Hogar better pull it together really quick if he wants ANY chance of walking outta here in one piece because lightning doesn't strike twice!
Deal: Kutler is obviously not happy with the recent turn of events. He may be going into the new year with a shoulder injury, courtesy of Hogar. That isn't what Kutler had planned.
Storm: Kutler is increasing the pressure. Perhaps it's time for Hogar to call it a career before his legs are broken!
Deal: He's not ready to call it a career.
Storm: He should be! Look at him! The man's money is GUARANTEED! He and Kutler have given the fans a helluva show but it's time! TAP OUT!
Deal: Kutler is ORDERING Hogar to quit, which makes Hogar dig his heels in even more. Hogar is mustering every ounce of strength in his body to try and reverse that figure four, but Kutler isn't relinquishing the advantage and Hogar is serious pain here. He has a great deal of intestinal fortitude.
Storm: Intestinal fortitude? I have to question that man's' intelligence!
Deal: The longer Hogar holds on, the ANGRIER Kutler is getting! Kutler's face is BEET RED!
Storm: That man is PISSED!
Deal: Kutler releases the hold. He is SCREAMING obscenities at Hogar as he makes his way back up to his feet and stands over a fallen Hogar. Kutler pulls Hogar up and throws him FACE FIRST into the steel steps!
Storm: Hogar gets cut AGAIN! Hogar is BUSTED OPEN!
Deal: Kutler with some boots to the face and to the midsection of Hogar, yelling and screaming at him as he continues his assault. Kutler has LOST IT!
Storm: He told Hogar to QUIT and Hogar refused to quit and now Kutler is making him pay and pay dearly!
Deal: Kutler turns to the side.....OH NO! He's gonna pick up those steel steps! NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
Storm: This is gonna END Hogar!
Deal: Kutler lifts up the steps and Hogar grabs his foot and the steel steps fall RIGHT ON TOP OF BOTH MEN!
(The crowd chants "Holy Shit")
Storm: These people know English?
Deal: They are familiar with four-letter words, that's for sure. The steps are laying right on top of Kutler and Kutler is CRUSHING Hogar's leg! This is NOT GOOD!
Storm: The ref is standing by and he doesn't know what to do.
Deal: If this were a sanctioned RAGE match, somebody might have considered stopping it by now, but this match is UNSANCTIONED and the ref is letting it go.
Storm: That's what they wanted and Rich Mason gave it to them!
Deal: Both men are motionless and the referee is trying to get those steel steps off of Kutler. Here comes the ring announcer and a ringside official and they're helping him move those steps off of Kutler, but the damage may have been done! Both men are STILL motionless!
(Cut to the skybox where Rich Mason is still watching, and still has a poker face.)
Deal: I wonder what is going through that man's mind. Hogar's blood is on his hands!
Storm: Hogar agreed to this!
Deal: That is true, but Mason knew the condition that this man was in. That's why this match is taking place in Saudi Arabia. How much more punishment can this man take?
Storm: What's shocking to me is that Kutler is not moving. At least Hogar is moving! Kutler appears to be out!
Deal: Kutler may be seriously injured. How knows how much those steel steps weight and Kutler took the brunt of that impact. The ref is looking over Kutler. He doesn't know what to do.
Storm: You know damn well Kutler will DESTROY that man if he stops the match and awards it to Hogar.
Deal: Hogar is actually making his way back up, holding onto to a nearby chair. Hogar is up! Hogar is up! (crowd pop)
Storm: And Kutler is STILL DOWN?! How did that happen?!
Deal: Hogar smells victory here as he folds the chair and picks it up and WAIT! Kutler lifts a knee and LOW BLOW Hogar! (crowd boos) Kutler SPRINGS up! That was a TRICK! He was playing possum!
Storm: Smart man!
Deal: Kutler grabs the chair and smashes it against the side of the ring in ANGER! He tosses the chair in the ring and he's crawling on top of Hogar and berating him as he SLAPS him in the face!
*Kutler: GET YOUR BITCH ASS UP HOGARBAGE! COME ON!
Deal: Kutler slaps Hogar again and.....WAIT! Hogar grabs Kutler's wrist and Kutler goes to slap Hogar and Hogar grabs his other wrist as he uses his strength to try and.....NO! A kick to the gut, knocking the wind out of Hogar! Kutler SPITS on Hogar and pulls him up and is trying to get him back into the ring. The hatred that these two have for each other is OFF THE CHARTS!
Storm: Kutler is struggling, but he's picking up the over 250 pound Hogar and places him on the ring apron.
Deal: Kutler screams at the ref to get back in the ring and Kutler follows. He's eyeing that chair that's on the mat and then eyes Hogar. I'm not sure Hogar knows where he's at.
Storm: The man is winded, he's bloody, he's outta gas. It's time to STOP THIS CARNAGE!
Deal: Kutler is looking to finish him off, it seems. He pulls Hogar over to where the steel chair is and attempts to set him up for a piledriver but Hogar just will not cooperate. Kutler with a swift kick to the head as he's once again getting angry. As Kutler berates Hogar, he has another idea. He's wrapping that chair around Hogar's legs. He wants to finish the job he started earlier and BREAK HOGAR'S LEGS! Come on ref! Get in there!
Storm: Remember, there are no rules in this match! That's what Hogar agreed to!
Deal: A couple more kicks to the head and Hogar may be out cold!. Kip Kutler is making his way to the corner now that he's satisfied that Hogar isn't moving. Kutler is slowly making his way up. Kutler is not known as a high flyer.
Storm: He seems to have dished out enough punishment to know that Hogar's out of gas.
Deal: Kutler stucks up both of his middle fingers at Hogar and leaps, BUT HOGAR MOVES OVER AND KUTLER HITS THE MAT FACE-FIRST! Kutler tried a flying bodypress onto that chair, but Hogar managed to swerve him at the last second!
Storm: That may have kept Hogar from being disabled just like his old partner Dan Williams!
Deal: Dan Williams has been in a wheelchair for many years, due to a beating he once received from The Saint, and no doubt Kutler was looking to do the same to Hogar. Both men are again down and motionless. The ref cannot even count because there are no count outs. This match must end by pinfall or submission.
Storm: I don't f'n believe this! This match should already be over and Hogar should be in a hospital bed.
Deal: That was Kutler's plan, but things haven't gone as planned. This match started out as a JOKE that was supposed to end in a blow out and it has turned into a no-holds-barred streetfight! If Kutler loses this match, even if he gets out of here in one piece, his main event days could very well be OVER!
Storm: Don't be delusional, Storm. Hogar doesn't stand a chance.
Deal: I didn't say he did but these men may not be the same after this one.
Storm: I'll tell you one thing. This match won't end in a handshake or embrace.
Deal: Both men are stirring but I'm not sure they know where they're at. These fans are going CRAZY in Riyahd. What was a crowd that was partial to Kutler is now solidly behind Hogar!
Storm: I can't believe this! They're getting behind a DRUNK! Don't these people have laws against alcohol?
Deal: What do you mean?
Storm: Like don't they get their arms cut off if they get caught drinking and driving like Hogar did on more than one occasion?
Deal: Puh-leze. Kutler is making his way back up as is Hogar, who just broke his legs free of that chair. Kutler spots the chair and he snatches it but WAIT! Hogar grabs the other end! These two are having a tug of war over the chair! Both men are trying to get possession over that steel chair and Kutler SNATCHES it as he has the strength advantage and SWINGS it at Hogar, but Hogar sidesteps him and Kutler hits the mat with the chair and trips and falls right on top of it!
(Some fans are laughing at ringside and Kutler screams obscenities at them.)
Deal: LOOK OUT! Hogar with a FACE SLAM on the chair and cover, 1......2......NO! A blooded Hogar is yelling at the official as he pounds the mat in frustration. Hogar grabs Kutler by the hair and SMASHES his face into it! AGAIN AND AGAIN! And now KUTLER is BUSTED OPEN!
Storm: How the hell can Hogar even see?!
Deal: I don't know but Kutler may be losing the advantage that he had now that blood is streaming down his face. Some of that blood gets into Hogar's eyes and he wipes his face. Hogar is setting Kutler up for the figure four once again but Kutler with a boot to the face! Hogar falls back into the corner and he's EXHAUSTED! He's taking a breather as he waits for Kutler to make his way back up. Kutler is up and Hogar goes for a clothesline but Kutler ducks underneath it! Hogar comes back and Kutler FLATTENS Hogar with a clothesline of his own! Kutler with another kick to the head!
Storm: How many of those blows to the head has Hogar taken?!
Deal: Far too many. The man may have brain damage after this one is over.
Storm: He already had brain damage, according to Kutler.
Deal: Kutler isn't helping the situation any. Kutler has Hogar in an armbar.
Storm: Kutler is gonna pull Hogar's arm right out of it's socket!
Deal: Wait a minute, Kutler isn't stopping there. He's putting Hogar in the Krippling Kutler Cross Face!
Storm: This could be it!
*Kutler: QUIT DAMMIT!
Deal: Kutler is screaming at Hogar and DEMANDING that he quit! Hogar is breathing heavy and he's on empty.
Storm: He's been on empty for some time.
Deal: Kutler is still hollering at Hogar. I think he's wearing himself out just as much as he's wearing Hogar out.
Storm: I'm not so sure about that. Listen to Hogar's AGONIZING screams! He's throwing out some four letter words of his own!
Deal: Kutler is trying to maintain his grip as Hogar inches his way to the ropes. The ref is asking Hogar if he wants to quit and he refuses.
Storm: COME ON HOGAR! GIVE IT UP!
Deal: Hogar is in seriously bad shape here and he STUBBORNLY REFUSES to quit!
Storm: What is wrong with that man?!
Deal: Kip Kutler is asking himself the same question as he shakes his head in frustration as Hogar inches even closer to the ropes. Once again the ref asks Hogar if he wants to quit and he shakes his head. Kutler is still screaming at him, like a Drill Sergeant, and HOGAR SOMEHOW MAKES IT TO THE ROPES! The ref is tapping Kutler on the shoulder as he REFUSES to let go! The ref SMACKS Kutler across the head and that gets Kutler to drop Hogar and now Kutler grabs ahold of the ref and smacks him across the head before tossing him outta the ring!
(The crowd boos)
Storm: He just manhandled that hometown referee and these people have completely turned against him.
*Kutler (to Hogar): YOU'RE MINE!
Deal: Kutler now pulls Hogar to the middle of the ring and sets him up for a Kutting Edge! Kutler is having some difficulty as he's taken a beating in this match. He has Hogar up and HITS IT! Kutler is covering, but there is NO REFEREE!
Storm: 1....2.....3......4.......5! This match should be over AGAIN!
Deal: Kutler did it to himself! He tossed the referee out, who is trying to regain composure on the outside. An angry Kutler is screaming at the official to get back in. Kutler is pulling up Hogar. Don't tell me he's doing it again?! Kutler is struggling with Hogar, but has him up and hits ANOTHER Kutting Edge! The referee just made his way back into the ring and Kutler is yelling at him to get in position! The referee slowly makes his way over.....
Storm: He's doing this on purpose!
Deal: The cover, 1......2.......NO! Hogar with a shoulder up and Kutler is LIVID! Kutler is SCREAMING at the ref again!
Storm: Don't throw him out again!
Deal: I think he learned from that as he takes a deep breath and now he's screaming at Hogar for kicking out! Kutler is stumbing around as he's pondering.....no way! Is he?!
Storm: Yes!
Deal: Kutler is gonna try it again! He's going for yet ANOTHER Kutting Edge! He grabs Hogar but Hogar with an EYE GOUGE and Kutler is temporarily blinded with some of that blood getting in his eyes! Hogar is swinging in no particular direction as he can't see! Hogar is punching air and he finally connects with Kutler's face and Kutler goes down as does Hogar! These two men are EXHAUSTED! Someone just threw a towel into the ring
Storm: It's over! Someone threw in the towel!
Deal: It is NOT over! The ref is using the towel to wipe the bloodied faces of both men.
Storm: Oh.
Deal: Kutler still appears to be blinded as he's rubbing his eyes after that eye gouge and wait a minute! Hogar just spotted the chair. He CLOBBERS Kutler and Kutler doubles over and Hogar hits him again! And again! Hogar is hitting releasing YEARS of PENT UP RAGE and FRUSTRATION as he continues to beat on the man while these stunned fans are silenced in disbelief!
Storm: That blood is trickling down Hogar's face again.
Deal: That's a good thing for Kutler because Hogar was going to do some serious damage if he hasn't already. Hogar can't see once again as he wildly swings the chair but doesn't connect. Another swing and the chair goes flying outta the ring, nearly missing the referee! The ref wipes Hogar's face again as well as Kutler's. Hogar can see Kutler lying motionless on the mat. He covers, 1......2.......kickout! How did he kick out after taking all of those chairshots!
Storm: Intestinal fortitude! This is a MUST WIN for him.
Deal: Hogar seems to have Kutler where he wants him. He's setting him up for his figure four leglock finisher!
Storm: But does he have the strength to get it locked in?!
Deal: That's a good question as Hogar is struggling and it doesn't appear that Kutler is even conscious after taking those chairshots, some of them to the head! No doubt that is payback for what Hogar did to him earlier. This may be Hogar's last chance! Can he put SHOCK THE WORLD and put Kutler away?
Storm: Kutler with a KICK TO THE FACE!
Deal: Hogar stumbles back and falls to the mat. Kutler is trying to shake the cobwebs as Hogar pounds his fist on the mat in frustration.
Storm: These fans are at the edge of their seats.
Deal: Kutler and Hogar are both struggling. Hogar and Kutler lock eyes as they lie on the mat and look at each other in disbelief and then anger as they exchange four letter words. Both men are in rough shape and bloodied. Kutler was on his way to an easy win in the early going of this match, but rammed his shoulder into an exposed turnbuckle and that altered the course of this match.
Storm: Kutler had this match won on more than one occasion!
Deal: But he just couldn't end this match without punishing the man. As he said before, his goal wasn't to win, but to humiliate Hogar and now he's risking humiliation himself! Both men are nearly out of gas. It may come down to who wants this more. Kutler crawls over toward Hogar and wraps his hands around Hogar's neck, choking him, as he wrings his neck. He's telling Hogar to quit and Hogar refuses! Kutler with a slap to the face! Hogar tries to return it, but Kutler grabs Hogar's arm and puts him in another one of his patented armbars!
Storm: I'm telling you he is gonna rip that man's shoulder of his socket to pay him back for what happened earlier when Kutler's shoulder hit that exposed turnbuckle!
Deal: Kutler is the one that exposed that turnbuckle to begin with! Kutler is once again ORDERING Hogar to quit but he REFUSES! Hogar is trying to reach over with his other arm but Kutler pulls him away. The ref is asking Hogar if he gives up and the answer is "hell no". This antagonizes Kutler even more as he attempts to strengthen his grip and Hogar reaches the ropes again.
*Kutler: DAMMIT!
Deal: Kutler POUNDS the mat in frustration! He seems to be running out of ideas as if he doesn't know what else to do as he eyes that chair on the outside. Kutler with some elbows to the sternum as he drags Hogar in the middle of the ring. He looks at the cornerpost as if he's pondering going up to the top. He wants to finish this thing.
Storm: Put him in the Krippling Kutler Cross Face!
Deal: I think he wants to knock him unconscious first.
Storm: He wants to give him BRAIN DAMAGE.....something NOT to remember Kutler by.
Deal: Kutler is yelling curse words once again as he ignores the ref's warning and exits the ring. Kutler grabs not one but two chairs and tosses them into the ring. Can the man even make it back into the ring?! He's taken so much punishment and it shows.
Storm: I've never seen him more angry. This match should be OVER and he should be out enjoying the Riyadh night life but here he is, still trying to put away his longtime enemy.
Deal: Kutler slowly makes his way back in. As Hogar rises up, Kutler CLOBBERS him over the head and this crowd is STUNNED! Hogar fell-face-first to the mat! The fans are so quiet you can hear a pin drop!
Storm: Kutler is wrapping each chair around each of Hogar's legs. He wants to end this match.
Deal: He's tried before but couldn't put Hogar away. Can he do it now? He's looking upstairs and this is a high risk maneuver that is GUARANTEED to put Hogar away AND possibly BREAK HIS LEGS if he connects!
Storm: But can he get to the top rope without falling? Can he hit Hogar before Hogar realizes what's happening
Deal: The fans are cheering Hogar on as Kutler heads to the corner and makes the long climb to the top. He makes his way up and Hogar is moving around.
*Kutler: FUCK!
Deal: Kutler is frustrated and he makes his way back down.
*Kutler: I'm gonna break your fucking neck!
Deal: Hogar breaks free from one of the chair and Kutler grabs it and uses it to knock the wind out of Hogar! Kutler is setting Hogar up for a pileriver ONTO THE CHAIR.....but HOGAR WITH A LOW BLOW!
Storm: He cheated!
Deal: It's not like Kutler didn't do the same to him! Kutler is hopping around the ring and Hogar with a small package and handful of tights! 1......2.......NO! Kutler sets Hogar up with a belly to back suplex right onto that chair! 1......2......NO! Hogar kicks out!
*Kutler: STAY THE FUCK DOWN!
Deal: I think Kutler is pondering wrapping that chair around Hogar's neck!
Storm: That's going too far.
Deal: That seems to be the route he's going but the ref is getting in between him and Hogar and Kutler shoves the ref! I don't think that was a good idea! Kutler is now pulling Hogar up and Hogar is swinging at Kutler!
Storm: WHAT THE HELL?!
Deal: The people are starting to count as Hogar somehow manages to catch a second wind and has Kutler backed into the corner! He pounds on Kutler, 4....5....6....7....8....9.....10! And he's STILL wailing on him! Hogar throws Kutler across the ring and HITS HIM WITH A SPEAR! 1.......2.......NO! Kutler kicks out just in the nick of time! Hogar grabs Kutler by the hair and he smashes his face against the mat. Kutler with an elbow to the face! The two men are wrestling on the mat, each trying to gain the upper hand, and now Kutler with a cross face chicken wing!
Storm: Hogar won't quit, but Kutler just cannot sustain the momentum.
Deal: The fans here in Saudi are firmly behind Hogar now. They are cheering him to get out of that chicken wing.
Storm: GIVE IT UP!
Deal: Hogar reaches the ropes and Kutler CANNOT BELIEVE IT!
*Kutler: FUCK!
Deal: Kip Kutler has HAD IT! No matter what he does, he can't seem to put the man away. It was Hogar breathing heavy and now Kutler is breathing heavy and he's FURIOUS! His own anger is handicapping him. Kutler grabs Hogar and FACE SLAM onto the chair!
*Kutler: STAY DOWN MOTHER FUCKER!
Deal: The cover, 1.....2.....kickout! (crowd pops) Hogar REFUSES to stay down. An extremely frustrated Kutler just threw both of the chairs next to Hogar. Kutler has thrown the kitchen sink against the man but he refuses to quit. Kutler leans over and he's trying to apply the ankle lock submission but Hogar is squirming which is adding to Kutler's frustration. Kutler drops a leg onto Hogar's midsection. Kutler grabs the chair and tries to wrap it around Hogar's legs, but Hogar squirms again.
*Kutler: HOLD STILL!
Deal: Kutler picks up the chair and he stops! Kutler nearly fell over in exhaustion as he nearly tripped over Hogar and he's trying to wipe the blood from his eyes. Hogar has been on empty for some time and now it is Kutler who is bordering on empty. Kutler wanted to extend this match in order to make an example out of Hogar and now Kutler is desperately wanting to end this match because he himself is running out of gas. What was once a long shot is now a real possibility. Can Steve Hogar capitalize on Kutler's.....WAIT! Hogar with a small package, 1.....2....3!
Storm: NO! Kutler kicks out!
Deal: Kutler springs up and he just blew a gasket! He's kicking around, trying to find Hogar. Both of these men seem to be blinded. The referee was just handed a towel and he begins to wipe Kutler.....no! Kutler SNATCHES the towel and wipes his eyes! He has a look that can kill in his eyes as he GLARES at Hogar!
Storm: I wouldn't wanna be Hogar!
Deal: Kutler is taking that bloody rag and he's CHOKING Hogar!
*Kutler: GIVE IT THE FUCK UP!
Deal: The fans here are booing Kutler as he continues to choke Hogar with that towel.
(Hogar is gagging and coughing up blood.)
Deal: This is getting out of hand as Kutler continues to choke Hogar. Hogar is NOT moving! The ref is trying to grab ahold of the towel and a LIVID Kutler is staring down the ref! The ref backs away and Kutler makes his way toward the ref! That towel is COVERED in blood and the ref is being backed into the corner. Kutler is admonishing him.
Storm: The ref has had enough! He's yelling at Kutler and they're in a heated argument.
Deal: This is giving Hogar some time to recuperate
Storm: You're assuming there's something left in the tank. Hogar is MOTIONLESS!
Deal: Kutler is threatening the referee, but he's careful not to put his hands on him because he needs that ref to count Hogar's shoulders to the mat. As Hogar has been claiming for weeks, a loss to him can be detrimental to Kutler's career. Kip Kutler is taking a breather as he glares at a motionless and bloodied Steve Hogar.
Storm: Kutler is eyeing those steel chairs. Does he have in mind what I think he has in mind?!
Deal: Kutler grabs a chair and wraps it around Hogar's left leg.
Storm: He's doing it again! Kutler is looking to END this thing.
Deal: The referee is trying to get in the way, but Kutler shoves him! He picks up the other chair and wraps it around Hogar's other leg.
Storm: This is NOT good for Hogar, not at all.
Deal: Kutler is cursing at Hogar as he makes his way up to the top. He's taking his time, can he even make it up there?!
Storm: Look at Hogar! Kutler has all the time in the world.
Deal: The referee is checking on Hogar and Kutler is SCREAMING at the ref to get out of the way! The ref backs off as Kutler reaches the top. If he connects, Hogar's ankles could be broken! Kutler leaps and Hogar moves slightly, but Kutler CONNECTS!
Storm: Did you hear that?! He SNAPPED at least one of Hogar's ankles!
Deal: This crowd is in DISBELIEF! He very well could have snapped at least one of his ankles. Hogar moved at the last second, which might have saved him.
Storm: No, didn't you hear it?! BOTH ANKLES were SNAPPED!
Deal: I don't know but there seems to be some damage there.
Storm: Kutler has had ENOUGH! He's putting Hogar in his Hogar's own finisher, the figure four leglock.
Deal: The referee is asking Hogar if he gives up and he REFUSES! (crowd pops) This INFURIATES Kutler who increases the pressure!
Storm: Hogar is fading out!
Deal: Indeed he is! The ref asks him again and Hogar uses what's left of his strength to shake his head!
Storm: GIVE UP YOU IDIOT! This man will have both of his legs broken if they're not already!
Deal: Kutler is so zapped of energy that he's not even yelling at Hogar to give up. Kutler is wearing himself down! Hogar's shoulders hit the mat, 1.....2......shoulder up! (crowd pops) Hogar is STILL in this thing!
Storm: WHAT THE HELL?!
Deal: There's nothing else Kutler can do but increase the pressure. Hogar's legs are no longer working. There's NOTHING he can do to come back from this. Yet the man still won't give up! Kutler POUNDS the mat with his fist in frustration!
Storm: I think I heard Hogar's other leg snap! He is NOT walking outta this one.
Deal: The referee is lifting Hogar's arm and it drops, he raises it again and it drops, he lifts it again and Hogar's arm is still up as he gives the fans a thumbs up. Kutler sees this and he's beside himself!
*Kutler: GIVE UP MOTHER FUCKER OR I'LL BREAK YOUR NECK!
Deal: Kutler just threatened to break Hogar's NECK!
Storm: Does Hogar even feel anything in his legs?! He must want to end up in a wheelchair like his partner Dan Williams!
Deal: Kutler seems intent in putting him in a wheelchair. Kutler releases the figure four and he POUNDS the mat in FRUSTRATION! His hands are on the side of his head as he wracks his brain, trying to put away Hogar. He's thrown EVERYTHING in his arsenal at the man and he's STILL in the match!
Storm: He's not standing though!
Deal: Kutler is shaking his head in frustration as he stares down Hogar with smoke coming out of his nostrils. Hogar turns himself around and is crawling, but he can't make his way up to his feet. His legs are no longer working! Why doesn't this referee stop the match?!
Storm: You know the rules!
Deal: There are no rules!
Storm: Exactly!
Deal: Kutler appears to be amused at the sight of Hogar crawling toward him, his legs aren't working, Kutler just smirks and shakes his head in disbelief. Kutler stands there as Hogar, who can barely see due to the blood that is covering his eyes, reaches and grabs one of Kutler's ankles. Hogar doesn't have the strength to get himself back up. Or even take down Kutler at this point.
Storm: Put him out of his misery!
Deal: Kutler just stares at Hogar and takes a deep breath, shaking his head. Even he can't believe what he's seeing.
Storm: Put him away!
Deal: Kutler is now setting Hogar up.....for the Kutting Edge! He has some difficulty but HITS IT!
Storm: PIN HIM!
Deal: I don't think he's convinced that Hogar is done as Hogar lies motionlessly on the mat. Kuter puts Hogar in the Krippling Kutler Cross Face!
Storm: There's no getting out of this!
Deal: We've seen him get out of EVERYTHING Kutler has thrown at him, but you may be right. There is no sign of movement as the referee raises Hogar's arm once and it falls, he raises it again, still no movement, one more time, and IT'S OVER!
Storm: FINALLY!
**DING**DING**DING**
Deal: Kutler is NOT letting go!
Storm: Does he even know where he's at?!
Deal: Either he didn't hear the bell or he's VERY angry that Hogar resisted for so long. I don't know which but the referee is tapping his shoulder and now security is in the ring trying to get Kutler off of Hogar. The man is UNCONSCIOUS! LET HIM GO! He better let go or they might reverse the decision!
Storm: I don't think they can.
Deal: Finally, security is able to pull Kutler off of Hogar. And Kutler collapses right next to Hogar. The careers of these two men have been intertwined for many years, dating back to when both were on the same team. One man's career will end tonight and the other will continue his comeback but he has some recovering to do.
Storm: It's a good thing he has some time off, but he'll be fine! By the time RAGE is back up and running next year, his shoulder will be pretty much healed up.
Deal: How do you know that?
Storm: I know!
Deal: Hogar is STILL motionless as paramedics have arrived and there's a stretcher being brought to the ring.
Storm: ONE stretcher.
Deal: That's what I said! The security guards are trying to help Kutler up, but he's brushing them off. He wants nothing to do with them as he walks himself to the corner. Kutler is staring at the fallen Steve Hogar as paramedics work on him. What is that man thinking?!
Storm: He's asking himself why he's not enjoying a steak at the finest restaurant in Riyadh. This was supposed to be a quick 5-10 minute match.
Deal: Rich Mason is at ringside with his entourage as he watches the chaos continue to unfold. They are trying to get Steve Hogar onto the stretcher.
Storm: I bet Kutler would break that stretcher in two, with Hogar on it, if he had the energy for it.
Deal: Obviously he does not. Mason is watching Hogar with his poker face as if he doesn't have any concern for the man.
Storm: How do you know that?!
Deal: Just a wild guess. Kutler is still standing in his corner and yes he is still standing as he will walk away from this as the victor as he watches one of his most hated rivals being moved into an ambulance. The open the doors and Hogar lifts his head as he just regained consciousness. He looks over at Hogar and locks eyes with him. Hogar gives Kutler the middle finger!
(The crowd pops as Kutler smirks)
Deal: And Kutler gives Hogar a middle finger of his own!
(Another crowd pop)
Storm: Is that supposed to be a sign of respect?
Deal: I don't know what it means, but they're putting Hogar into the ambulance as Kutler continues to stare him down as the doors close and the ambulance pulls away.
Storm: I don't think he was convinced that Hogar was done!
Deal: Who can blame him after all that?
*Ring Announcer: The winner of this match is KIP KUTLER!
(The crowd pops as Kutler steps away from the corner and the ref raises his arm in victory.)
Storm: I don't understand these people! They loved him and then they hated him and now they love him again. I can't wait to see how people react to him once he's back in the states!
Deal: Judging by the fans reaction here at MSG, who have watched this match on the big screen, I'm assuming it will be positive.
(Rich Mason approaches Kutler and raises his other arm.)
Deal: Kutler brushes Mason off as if he doesn't want anything to do with him. Mason backs away as his bodyguards step in front of him.
Storm: Rich Mason made Kip Kutler an even wealthier man tonight between that one million dollar and the winner's purse, which is likely just as much. Gotta love that Saudi money!
Deal: Kip Kutler is refusing help is he makes his way out of the ring.
Storm: Kip Kutler is bloodied and he's beaten, but once again proved that he's a warrior and he will be a force to be reckoned with in RAGE next year.
Deal: Steve Hogar's career has officially ended and is being transported to the hospital as we speak. We hope that he is okay and will keep you updated on his condition.
~~~
Stock: Right then, there’s no bloody time for dithering. We’re getting straight on with the bloody action. Next up , the RAGE Scientific bloody Showcase Championship is on the bloody line as Doug Devens defends against Nightwalker! Gordon vs. Nightwalker
Vandessa Deal: What a night so far!
Ricky Storm: 22 years in the making!
Vandessa Deal: Doug Devens won’t just come out here as a champion he will come out here as a conqueror. Double champion!
Ricky Storm: Doug has to be tired, but maybe the stem cells are working! May he hit my boy Kip up for some D-Bol or trenbolone!
Vandessa Deal: Both these competitors represent the same faction, but this match is about personal gain! They have to set the alliance to Daniel Dare aside to achieve their goals and dreams!
Ricky Storm: Let’s head to bloody Lord Robert Stock! That guy is totally loco daddy! He’s an honorary Planet Silverstar member!
Stock: Oi! Still bloody talking here! From Chicago, weighing in at 254 bloody pounds, DOUG DEVENS!
("Ride of the Valkyries" by Wagner plays. Devens stands at the top of the ramp, both championships displayed with quiet arrogance. Thomas Gordon lingers just behind him, hands folded, a satisfied smile on his face like a man watching a long-term investment finally peak.)
Ricky Storm: He beat Scott Grayse earlier tonight with Gordon’s help, let’s be clear about that, but he’s walking into this match already wounded. Two matches. Two belts and now Nightwalker? That’s rough! She is someone you should never overlook especially on one of the grandest stages!
Vandessa Deal: She is Rage's REAL DEAL! She is laser focused on winning here tonight. Yeah, it’s strange seeing Salvation church members facing one another but when it’s for one of the most prestigious titles in wrestling today all bets are off!
Storm: She’s real? Are you for real daddy? She is as fake as your tits!
Vandessa Deal: Idiot! Do all you Storms share one collective brain? Of course you do and it’s damaged! Just sit there and be mute!
Ricky Storm: We are the free folk! We have a pretty sweet time Machine, just ask Ferman, Barnhill or Jennings! Our president JOEY FERMAN of Planet Silverstar is C.O.O. Of UWA!
Vanessa Deal: Crayon crew as Thief Taylor calls them! Just stop talking about them. No one cares! NO ONE CARES!
Robert Stock: His bloody opponent hailing from some bloody quadrant somewhere in bloody hell…..
(A little girl's giggle is heard and then " Out of the darkness hell's queen did call to pain and suffering she brought to them all. Away ran the children to hide in their beds in fear that the devil would chop off their heads". (The little girl giggles again)
Stock: Presenting, the bloody Queen of Hell - NIGHTWALKER!
(At that point the lights go out and fog fills the stage as "Dracula” by Rob Zombie hits a fire ball, shoots out of the stage and turns into Loralie Blackwell . She heads down the ramp to the ring in cat-like strides glaring at the crowd as the non-believers boo her and her followers cheer. She stops at the edge of the stage and snaps her fingers disappearing only to reappear in the middle of the ring and heads to her corner.)
Ricky Storm: Her trickery shows no bounds! I wonder if David Copperfield did his apprenticeship under her tutelage? What about D.B Copper? I swore I saw him at the Dollar Tree in Lima, Ohio! Might have been Tat Tom!
Vandessa Deal: She earned this shot you fool. BOH points. Consistency and she chose him. That tells you everything. She is more focused now than she has been in a long time.
Ricky Storm: Rumor has it that my boy Dougie D lived in a jungle with a crazy tribe that taught him the real meaning of enlightenment, daddy!
Vandessa Deal: Lies! All lies, I swear, I am not paid enough for this!
**DING**DING**
(They circle slowly, neither willing to overcommit. Circling like two gladiators destined for greatness. They are circling while jaw jacking one another. Both competitors circling with their eyes locked on one another. )
Ricky Storm: This is Scientific Showcase rules submissions only. No pinfalls, no knockouts. One mistake, and it’s over.
(The first lock-up is brief and violent. Nightwalker drops level, reaching for Devens’ leg, but Devens sprawls hard and drives her face-first into the mat. He stomps on her.)
Vandessa Deal: That’s veteran instinct. Devens didn’t hesitate; he smothered her.
Ricky Storm: Being from hell and all that darkness I bet she enjoys a little smothering! I know I do!
Deal: Of course you do, you sick freak!
(Devens grinds a forearm across Nightwalker’s face, just enough to hurt, just enough to irritate. Terry Dale warns him. Devens ignores it. They reset. He attempts to try again but Nightwalker strikes faster this time twisting into Devens’ arm and forcing him toward the ropes.)
Ricky Storm: Nightwalker’s not trying to overpower him. She’s trying to out-think him. Doug is a bit older so he could be sun-downing!
(Devens breaks free with a rake of the fingers and immediately snaps on a headlock, dragging Nightwalker to the mat and slowing the pace to a crawl. Gordon nods approvingly from ringside.)
Vandessa Deal: This is Doug Devens’ world right now. This is how he wins he drains you.
Ricky Storm: Plus, Gordon in your corner ain’t a bad thing either! He ain’t eye candy or anything, but you got to be wondering, if you're Nightwalker, when he’s gonna pull some shit, daddy!
(Nightwalker fights up, shoots Devens off the ropes but Devens blocks, yanks her arm over the top rope, and drops his weight onto it.)
Ricky Storm: That arm’s a target now. Everything Devens does from here will be about control.
Deal: He’s trying to wear her down, not a rookie move by any means.
(Back inside, Devens twists the arm again and again, threatening quick armbars, forcing Nightwalker to burn energy escaping instead of attacking. Then suddenly Nightwalker rolls through a transition and snaps on a triangle choke.)
Vandessa Deal: She’s got it! She’s got it locked in!
(The crowd roars as Devens scrambles, stacking her just enough to reach the ropes with his fingertips.)
Ricky Storm: That was close. Too close. Good thing he has a furry red-assed Orangutan's reach!
Deal: That would be a baboon you donkey!
(Gordon jumps onto the apron, barking at Dale, buying Devens precious seconds to recover. Nightwalker snaps. She charges Devens, smashing his head into the corner, kneeing him in the ribs, then dragging him down into a brutal neck crank.)
Vandessa Deal: This is frustration boiling over. Nightwalker feels it slipping.
Ricky Storm: She is mad as a hornet! Her eyes are glowing! Is Lucifer gonna crack the earth and appear from the depths of hell? I hope not, Halloween isn’t for like 10 months!
(Devens bites her hand to break free. Dale scolds him. Gordon waves it off. Nightwalker responds by chopping Devens leg out and stomping directly on the knee before locking in a kneebar.)
Ricky Storm: That’s the same knee he’s been favoring all night!
Vandessa Deal: He bit her!!!!! What the hell!
Ricky Storm: He must have missed catering!
(Devens howls, clawing to the ropes. He barely escapes. Nightwalker is laughing while she creeps forward! She grabs him by the head and suplexes him over. She is quick to her feet and drops a hard elbow. She grinding that elbow into his throat in an attempt to choke him out. Devens flips her over and begins just a flurry of hard rights!)
Vandessa Deal: Deven’s just brawling now!
Ricky Storm: He better pace himself. This ain’t 2010!
(Devens traps Nightwalker during a flurry of rage and cinches in a Crossface, sitting deep and wrenching back with everything he has. He’s reefing on her neck with a good grip. Nightwalker slowly trying to inch her way to the ropes. Doug applies more pressure, slowing her fight.)
Vandessa Deal: This could be it!
(Nightwalker crawls. Inch by inch. Fingertips scraping canvas. Rope break. The crowd applauds both. Nightwalker rolls to the floor. Devens follows but she snaps him forward with a huge clothesline, driving the back of his head into the apron.)
Ricky Storm: That’s vicious! She’s dismantling him! That rattled his brain. He may need a cat-scan!
Vanessa Deal: Step by step she wears him down. She wants this gold!
(Nightwalker attempts to lift him but he pushes her into the guard rail. She is clobbering him. He hits her with a knee raise taking her back. Doug to his feet and suplexes her over taking both competitors down!)
Vandessa Deal: Some old school traditional move sets.
Ricky Storm: Sometimes things that are old become new again. Just like your tits!
Vandessa Deal: Idiot, I swear!
(Nightwalker and Devens are both slow to get up! Nightwalker gets to get her feet and delivers a huge headbutt sending Doug back into the ring apron.)
Ricky Storm: Now that’s using your head, eh!
(She rolls him into the ring, Nightwalker locks in an arm-triangle choke. Devens staggers to his feet and slams her into the corner, but she keeps the hold applied. Then the building loses its god damn mind!)
(“Legendary by Skillet” plays over the loud speaker.)
Vandessa Deal: WAIT!!!!! Hold THE DAMN PHONE! WAIT A SECOND!!!!
Ricky Storm: Someone call my daddy, daddy - ya know!
(Harold Hartley appears on the stage.)
Ricky Storm: You’ve got to be kidding me.
Vanessa Deal: This is crazy!
(Harold looks at Robert bloody Stock and nods.)
Robert Stock: Harold Hartley is cashing in the WHO’S THE DADDY PRIZE. The match is now a triple threat.
(Devens is screaming like he has seen a ghost? He’s holding Terry Dale trying to get his feet. Hartley runs down the ramp and slides into the ring and Nightwalker turns and CRACK.)
Vandessa Deal: NO! NO!
(Hartley levels Nightwalker with a lead pipe, knocking her out cold. He tosses the pipe out of the ring before Terry Dale notices.)
Ricky Storm: This is a robbery!
(Hartley turns to Devens. He charges in blind rage. Hartley sidesteps. Strikes. Drops Devens to the mat.)
Vandessa Deal: Hartley’s been waiting a year for this moment!
(Hartley traps the arm and sinks in The PAINKILLER. Devens fights. Thrashes. Reaches for Gordon.)
Ricky Storm: There’s nowhere to go! That’s a huge DICK MOVE OF THE CENTURY!
Vandessa Deal: He’s trying to break his arm!
Ricky Storm: Pay back is a bitch daddy!
(Deven’s is fighting it. He is screaming in pain. Terry Dale is down asking Deven’s if he taps! He shakes his head no! He’s frothing at the mouth while gasping from the pain.)
Vanessa Deal: He’s gonna break his damn arm!
Ricky Storm: I can’t wait for the pop crack rice crispy sound! Pay back is a real super bitch daddy!
(Devens taps. The pain was too severe and The bell rings.)
**DING**DING**DING**
Stock: Your bloody WINNER! - HAROLD HARTLEY!!!
Vandessa Deal: HAROLD HARTLEY HAS DONE IT!
(Hartley rises as the crowd explodes. He takes the Scientific Showcase Championship the same one Deven’s took from him long ago. Hartley flips Devens off. Nightwalker glares from the corner, fury burning through the haze.)
Ricky Storm: Nightwalker was robbed. Devens was humbled. And Harold Hartley just rewrote history. Hartley walks up the ramp, championship reclaimed, while chaos and anger linger behind him.
Vandessa Deal: This wasn’t just a match, Ricky. This was a reckoning.
Ricky Storm: LEDGENDARY LIKE ONLY RAGE CAN PROVIDE!
Deal: Okay RAGE fans it all comes down to this, the main event of Year 22. After a year long Bouts Of Honor competition that saw Team Cage come out victorious and giving the advantage to the challenger in this match. RAGE World Champion Daniel Dare will defend his title against his long time rival Cage in the FEAR FACTORY which will take place inside of the CATHEDRAL in Chicago, Illinois, home of none other than the Hardcore Holy Roller himself the Saint, who is currently in TCW, another long time rival of Dare and the same can be said of Cage, who will also be the SPECIAL REFEREE! I can’t believe what we are about to see!
Storm: Neither can I! This is going to be INSANE!
Deal: Insane doesn’t even begin to cover it! The fans here in Madison Square Garden will be watching it on RAGE-Vision as there are cameras set up all over the Cathedral to capture the action to make sure none of the fans here in New York City or watching at home miss a second of what will be an unquestionably dangerous and violent match!
Storm: It should be noted that there will be NO ONE ELSE inside the Cathedral except for Cage, Dare, and the Saint and one can only imagine what waits for them inside! No members of Team Dare or the Salvation Church. No members of Team Cage. Just those three inside the Cathedral, with Chicago firefighters and paramedics standing by outside the property for when the match ends, which is now the focal point of the Fear Factory match inside the home of the man who created it all the way back in 2017 while he was the RAGE World Champion which was an absolutely epic match. In fact the Saint loved the match so much he even brought it to TCW with him back in 2022!
Deal: The Saint won both of those matches, while we saw Jerry Root win in 2018 and Gemini prevail in 2019 here in RAGE so this will be only the FIFTH TIME this match will be used in either fed as it is so dangerous, so mind altering, both feds agree that it should be used SPARINGLY and ONLY in extreme situations and there is no situation more extreme than the BLOOD FEUD between Daniel Dare and Cage!
Storm: These two have been going after each other for YEARS and now they have a chance to finally settle this in what will be maybe the most challenging match of their careers. Cage won the right to pick the stipulation to this match and he decided on the Fear Factory as he doesn’t just want to beat Dare, he wants to push him to his physical and mental limit while at the same time hoping to walk out of the Cathedral as the new RAGE World Champion.
Deal: Cage has been obsessed with taking down Dare and the Salvation Church and now he finally gets Dare, in what is his last chance to fight for the RAGE World Championship, one on one in an environment Cage thinks favors him and a match he says is right up his alley and with this being his last chance at taking down Dare, Cage is swinging for the fences with this pick. But while Cage clearly knows what he is doing and what he is getting in for, we can’t forget the man he is facing is Daniel Dare. He has seen it all, done it all, and will not be intimidated by this match no matter how dangerous or torturous it may seem.
Storm: Let’s not forget Dare and the Salvation Church spent over a year inside of the Cathedral after they were gifted it by Mason International after the Saint’s controversial departure from the business last summer. They used it as their home, their base of operations, and remade it in their image while they were there. And during that time they got to know every room, every hallway, every corner in the Cathedral so while Cage may think he has Dare backed into a corner, Dare spent a long time inside the Cathedral and with his knowledge of the layout of the Cathedral, there are those who feel Cage made a rash decision picking the Cathedral as the location and that he might have accidentally handed Dare the advantage without realizing it.
Deal: That is an excellent point as Dare took great pleasure in revamping the Cathedral in his image while the Salvation Church occupied it which they did until the Miracle Marathon when the Saint defeated Dare to become the RAGE World Champion and reclaim ownership of the Cathedral. Dare was able to regain the championship at Hell’s Holiday bringing us to this moment now where two of the sport's most bitter rivals finally get to settle their issues in what might be the final encounter between them. But we would not be doing our job if we didn’t discuss the man who will be officiating this match taking place inside HIS HOME and that is none other than the Saint.
Storm: It would be malpractice if we didn’t discuss him or his history with both of these men. Everyone knows about the wars waged between the Saint and Daniel Dare over the years. They have spent nearly THREE DECADES inflicting ungodly pain and suffering on each other in the feud that was standard bearer every other feud in this sport has been compared to. It was the first feud EVER inducted into the Hall Of Fame and even during “down times” when they are not actively battling each other, there is still a hate between them that will never die no matter how much time passes.
Deal: They don’t call Saint vs. Dare the Feud of Feuds for nothing as they have been in some of the bloodiest, most violent and historic matches this sport has ever seen. With all of that said, while many feel the Saint being the special referee for this match gives Cage the advantage, there are those who feel differently because while many people focus on the Saint’s hatred of Dare, let’s not forget that the Saint also has had a long and violent history with Cage.
Storm: They have engaged in some of the most brutal matches the sport has ever seen and while neither of them hate each other like they hate Dare, to say they are friends would be considered a massive case of misinformation because there is no love lost between Cage and the Saint either.
Deal: Throw in the fact that Cage and Dare are fighting inside THE SAINT’S HOME, a home he spent a year trying to get back and several months renovating when he did, no thanks to Cage’s use of a blow torch while he was “helping” clean the Cathedral up, something that did not sit well with the Saint. Word is while any weapon is in play for this match, word is the Saint put in the contract when asked to ref this match nothing flammable would be used in this match, as well as that RAGE would foot the bill for any part of his home that gets damaged or destroyed during this match. Some say it was the Saint just trying to squeeze a few extra dollars out of RAGE just because he could, but he also knows that by agreeing to let the Fear Factory take place inside of his home there is a good chance it will not look exactly the same when it’s done.
Storm: For his sake I hope he has a good contractor on speed dial because he is going to need it when it’s done! In addition to all the insanity and blood shed we are going to witness, both Cage and Dare are going to have to face their greatest fear if they hope to win this match. No pinfalls will be counted for a wrestler who hasn’t faced his fear so even if your opponent drops dead with no chance of kicking out, if you haven’t faced your fear yet the Saint won’t even consider making the count!
Deal: Both of these men know that and are ready to face whatever fear they have to take down the other, and knowing what type of men Cage and Dare, we can only imagine what kind of fear they could possibly have!
Storm: I shudder to think what could possibly scare these two!
Deal: I don't know what it could be but we are close to finding out as Stock is in the ring ready for the announcements!
Stock: LADIES AND BLOODY GENTLEMEN! OUR NEXT MATCH IS THE MAIN BLOODY EVENT OF YEAR 22 AND IS THE FEAR FACTORY MATCH THAT IS TAKING PLACE INSIDE THE SAINT'S BLOODY CATHEDRAL IN CHICAGO, ILLINOIS AND IS FOR THE RAGE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP!
(Crowd pops LOUDLY)
Stock: INTRODUCING FIRST, THE SPECIAL REFEREE! HE IS A HALL OF BLOODY FAMER AND ONE OF THE GREATEST BLOODY WRESTLER'S OF ALL TIME! HE IS THE HARDCORE HOLY ROLLER ….. THE SAINT!
(GOAT by the Cult plays bringing a deafening roar from the fans as the Saint, thanks to the cameras inside the Cathedral, appears on the RAGE-Vision. He makes his way to a wrestling ring set up in the basement gym of the Cathedral. He is wearing a referee’s shirt with the word GOAT on the back. He looks into the camera to acknowledge the fans back in New York who continue to cheer loudly.)
Stock: NOW INTRODUCING THE BLOODY CHALLENGER! FROM MESA, ARIZONA… WEIGHING 225 POUNDS, HE IS A MULTI-TIME HALL OF BLOODY FAMER… THIS… IS… CAGE!!!
(The fans erupt into deafening cheers as they see Cage make his way into the ring in the basement gym. Cage points at the camera to acknowledge the fans then goes about getting ready for the match.)
Stock: NOW INTRODUCING THE CHAMPION! HE IS THE LEADER OF THE SALVATION BLOODY CHURCH AND CALLS HIMSELF THE MESSIAH OF WRESTLING! HE WEIGHS IN AT 300 BLOODY POUNDS AND HAILS FROM TO HELL AND BACK! THE RAGE WORLD CHAMPION …. DANIEL DARE!
(Dare makes his way towards the ring in the basement gym of the Cathedral while the fans back in. New York City boo him LUSTILY as he says a few incendiary words into the camera before stepping into the ring.)
*CAMERA VIEW ON TELEVISION SWITCHES TO DIRECTLY INSIDE THE CATHEDRAL*
Deal: They are inside the ring in the basement gym of the Cathedral as we now switch to the view inside of the Cathedral where the action is about to take place. Even though they are all the way out in Chicago we can feel the tension all the way out here in New York! The Saint calls Cage and Dare to the middle of the ring and is giving them both last second instructions!
Saint: Alright you two, PAY ATTENTION to what I’m about to say because I’m only going to say it once and I WILL NOT REPEAT MYSELF! This is the FEAR FACTORY but it is also MY HOUSE! I didn’t wait a year to get the Cathedral back and then agree to let you two fight it out inside MY HOME without a few assurances from RAGE beforehand.
This IS an anything goes match, weapons are allowed, and in fact encouraged, and ANYTHING is fair game to be used. HOWEVER, I want you to keep in mind that thanks to a clause in my contract that RAGE agreed to, IF YOU BREAK IT YOU BOUGHT IT! So feel free to use whatever you want, but remember if you break it, the money is coming out of YOUR PAYCHECK NO QUESTIONS ASKED!
Deal: The Saint isn’t playing about that!
Saint: ALSO, since this is the Fear Factory, if you want to win you must FACE YOUR FEAR! Any pinfall or submissions without facing your fear first will be IGNORED so I strongly advise both of you face your fears as soon as possible to speed the proceedings along. Falls also can take place ANYWHERE inside the Cathedral on OR outside. As long as it's only Cathedral grounds, it's good. The ONLY rule I have tonight is that while weapons are in fact allowed, NOTHING FLAMMABLE IS ALLOWED! And we all know why that is …. CAGE.
Cage: IT WAS ONE ROOM!
Saint: IT WAS A BIG ROOM! I DID allow both of you to place weapons at random locations in the Cathedral as I damn well this fight isn’t staying inside this ring. Only you two know where you placed them so use them at will and while I am strictly enforcing my NO FIRE RULE, feel free to spill as much blood as you want because that cleans up much easier than fire. No thanks to Cage.
Cage: Just let it go already!
Saint: I REFUSE TO LET IT GO! YOU ALMOST BURNED DOWN THE WHOLE DAMN PLACE! Also there is one room on the main floor that is sealed off and OFF LIMITS and you must NOT GO IN THERE OR SOMETHING SERIOUSLY HORRIBLE WILL HAPPEN TO YOU!
Dare: I didn’t agree to that! You can’t tell me what to do, I’M THE MESSIAH AND YOUR BIOLOGICAL FATHER! If I want to go in that room I’M GOING IN THAT ROOM!
Saint: THE HELL YOU ARE! As I said before, MY HOUSE MY RULES so what I say GOES! That being said, enough wasting time, let’s go about the business of you two kicking the shit out each other! RING THE BELL!
**DING**DING**
Deal: The bell has rung and Cage and Dare immediately go at each other! It’s a slugfest from the start with the Saint looking on as Cage and Dare are using each other like a punching bag in the early going!
Storm: They’ve waited all year for this match and now that it’s here they aren’t going to hold back! They are rolling along the ring ropes beating the crap out of each other and it’s only to get more violent from here!
Deal: Cage has Dare backed into the corner and is whaling on him with rights and lefts …. DARE WITH A KICK TO THE NUTS! Cage goes down to his knees and Dare viciously boots him in the head!
Storm: There are no rules so he did it right in front of the Saint knowing there will be no repercussions for doing so!
Deal: Dare smirks at the Saint telling him it’s going to be a short night for him and the easiest paycheck he ever earned and now grabs Cage and CLOBBERS him across the back! He does it again and now he grabs Cage in a front face lock and SWINGS HIM VIOLENTLY ACROSS THE RING!
Storm: Cage sits up grabbing his neck and he might have tweaked something in it when Dare threw him!
Deal: Cage tries to stand up and Dare CLOTHESLINES him and sends him to the mat! He goes to cover Cage, but the Saint just stands in the corner staring at him!
Dare: WHAT ARE YOU DOING? GET OFF YOUR ASS AND MAKE THE COUNT!
Saint: YOU KNOW THE RULES! NOT UNTIL YOU FACE YOUR FEARS! FACE IT AND I’LL COUNT! UNTIL THEN SHUT YOUR MOUTH!
Deal: Dare clearly didn’t like the Saint telling him off, but the rules are clear! No pinfalls or submissions will be counted until a wrestler faces his fear! Dare reluctantly and angrily goes back to Cage who shoots up and catches him with a DROP KICK that sends Dare flying through the ropes out to the floor!
Storm: Landing on the floor is hard enough under normal circumstances but there is NO MAT on the floor in this basement gym so Dare’s landing was rougher than usual!
Storm: Dare gets up slowly trying to shake off the pain …. CAGE WITH A SUICIDE DIVE OVER THE TOP ROPE ONTO DARE!
Deal: And that might be the last we see of the ring in this match! Dare with another rough landing on the concrete floor and now Cage grabs Dare by the hair and begins BASHING HIS HEAD INTO THE FLOOR!
Storm: Dare's head is making a sickening sound as his flesh is repeatedly SLAMMED into the concrete!
Deal: Cage pulls Dare off the floor and now he whips him HEAD FIRST into a nearby weight rack! Dare hits the ground and now Cage grabs a DUMBBELL and goes to BRAIN Dare with it …. Dare moves and Cage slams the dumbbell into the ground!
Storm: Cage stands up and turns to face Dare …. Dare grabs him and throws Cage HEAD FIRST INTO THE MIRROR BY THE WEIGHT RACK!
Deal: The mirror SHATTERS and shards of broken glass are everywhere! The Saint pulls out his cellphone and takes pictures as he's clearly documenting this so he can get reimbursed by RAGE for the damage!
Storm: Cage stands up and there is a HUGE gash on his head from where it hit the mirror! Blood is pouring down his face and it didn't take long for blood to spill tonight in the Fear Factory!
Deal: Dare picks up a glass shard and SLASHES Cage across the back with it! That opens up a huge gash on his back and Cage howls in pain! He drops to his knees and grabs a glass shard himself. Dare moves in on him and Cage STABS Dare in the foot with the glass shard! Now Dare howls like a wounded animal as these two are SLICING AND STABBING each other like maniacs and we’re barely five minutes into the Fear Factory!
Storm: We knew it would be bloody but I didn’t think the blood would come THIS FAST! These two are out to MAIM each other!
Deal: Cage pulls the glass shard out of Dare’s foot and slashes him across the thigh with it! Cage goes to stand up but Dare grabs a dumbbell and SMASHES Cage in the back with it!
Storm: OUCH! That was right in the spine! I can feel Cage’s pain all the way here in New York! That was VICIOUS!
Deal: Cage drops to his knees and tries to get some distance between himself and Dare who runs up and boots Cage in the ribs! Cage rolls over clutching his stomach in pain and Dare has had the advantage most of the early going!
Storm: Dare looks over at the Saint who looks like he just texted a photo of the broken mirror to RAGE management and yells at him to pay attention! The Saint yells back until either one of them faces their fear he doesn't have shit to do and that he should pay attention to Cage instead of him!
Deal: Dare demands to know how is he supposed to face his fear when he doesn’t know where he’s supposed to face it! The Saint yells back that it will happen when it happens and to stop bitching and start fighting!
Storm: Dare did not like that answer!
Deal: Dare does not like when anyone talks back to him! When you call yourself the Messiah of wrestling you think everyone is beneath you! Dare is still carrying that dumbbell and turns back to face Cage who is slowly getting up. Dare charges at Cage and goes to PUNCH HIM WITH THE DUMBBELL …. CAGE.PICKS UP A BENCH AND USES IT AS A SHIELD TO BLOCK THE PUNCH!
Storm: Dare's hand went into the bench with the weight of the dumbbell behind it! He drops the dumbbell and howls in pain as he might have injured his hand! Dare angrily turns towards Cage who grabs Dare by the head and SLAMS his face on the workout bench!
Deal: Dare is rocked and now Cage leaps up on the workout bench and now leaps towards Dare with a HURRICANRANA! OH MY GOD!
Storm: Great move by Cage as it sent Dare crashing into a nearby treadmill! Cage runs over and STOMPS Dare's head into the treadmill and that didn't sound good!
Deal: Cage now STANDS on Dare’s back while he is face down on the treadmill. Cage looks at the control panel and flips on the power switch ….. THE TREADMILL IS MOVING WHILE CAGE IS STANDING ON DARE’S BACK!
Storm: The treadmill is GRINDING Dare’s face while Cage remains on top of him ….. Cage CRANKS up the speed on the treadmill as it continues to grind Darel’s face! CAGE IS USING THE TREADMILL LIKE A BELT SANDER ON DARE’S FACE!
Deal: Cage continues to turn up the speed on the treadmill as Dare growls in pain! Dare is trying to get out of this and now he rolls his entire body onto the treadmill which shoots him off and causes Cage to go FACE FIRST into the control panel! He lands on the treadmill and is shot off of it like Dare was into a nearby wall!
Storm: Dare sits up and sees his reflection in a nearby mirror and sees his face is BRIGHT RED as Cage tried to take his skin off with the treadmill! There’s a huge cut on Dare’s forehead and blood is coming out of it as both men have already been busted open!
Deal: Dare looks at his wound in the mirror and he is FURIOUS! Cage tried to permanently disfigure him with the treadmill and Dare is not going to let that stand! He pulls Cage up by the throat and CHOKE SLAMS HIM ON THE TREADMILL!
Storm: The treadmill is now DESTROYED and unusable thanks to that Choke Slam and the Saint pulls out his cellphone and makes a call to RAYMOND CUCUMBER?
Saint: HEY CUCUMBER? IT’S THE SAINT! YEAH I KNOW I’M SUPPOSED TO BE REFFING THIS MATCH, BUT HAVE YOU SEEN THE MESS THEY’RE MAKING? THEY’RE TEARING SHIT UP LEFT AND RIGHT AND AT THIS RATE I MIGHT NOT HAVE A HOUSE LEFT WHEN THIS IS OVER! SO THAT FEE YOU HAD TO PAY TCW FOR THEM TO AGREE TO LET ME REF THIS MATCH? IT IS NOW DOUBLE! HEY, YOU KNEW MY SERVICES WOULDN’T BE CHEAP, SO IF YOU WANT ME TO CONTINUE TO STAND BACK WHILE THEY DESTROY MY HOME I JUST GOT BACK, YOU WILL PAY THE TAB AND THANK ME FOR IT! THERE’S NO NEED TO BE LIKE THAT, JUST PAY ME WHAT YOU OWE AND WE’LL BE GOOD! I KNEW YOU’D COME AROUND! PLEASURE DOING BUSINESS WITH YOU!
Deal: Dare overheard the Saint call Cucumber and he isn’t happy about him making calls while he’s reffing his match!
Dare: WHAT THE HELL ARE YOU DOING? WHY ARE YOU CALLING CUCUMBER WHEN YOU’RE SUPPOSED TO BE REFFING MY MATCH! WHAT IS WRONG WITH YOU!
Saint: DON’T YOU WORRY ABOUT WHAT I’M DOING, WORRY ABOUT WHAT YOU SHOULD BE DOING BECAUSE WHAT I DO IS MY BUSINESS, NOT YOURS!
Deal: Dare is LIVID at the Saint and is literally SEETHING as he turns back towards Cage who is trying to get out of the wreckage of the treadmill. He gets to his feet and Dare lifts him up for a SUPLEX INTO THE WALL! That cracked some of the plaster and you can see the look on the Saint’s face as he clearly is going to demand more money from RAGE after this!
Storm: I don’t know how much money they had to offer the Saint AND TCW for him to agree to ref this match, but I’m sure it was a LOT!
Deal: Dare pulls Cage up and tries to whip him into the wall again, but Cage reverses it and sends Dare FACE FIRST into the wall and that causes more damage! The Saint is heard saying off to the side that RAGE is going to go bankrupt paying off all this damage as Cage grabs Dare as he steps away from the wall and drills him with a big right! That knocks Dare towards the gym doors and now Cage uses Dare’s head to SMASH OPEN the doors and boots Dare out into the hallway!
Storm: They’re now free to go anywhere in the Cathedral and there’s no telling what damage they might do! Cage runs over and drives a big elbow into the back of Dare’s head and that knocks him to the floor! Cage runs towards him and hits Dare with a MASSIVE DOUBLE STOMP TO THE BACK!
Deal: Cage rolls Dare over and tries to go for the cover and the Saint has to tell him he needs to face his fear first. Cage asks when is that supposed to happen and the Saint tells Cage it will happen when it happens and he’s tired of answering questions! Cage turns towards Dare who reaches up and GOUGES Cage in the eyes! That slows him down and now Dare grabs Cage and throws him into a nearby elevator!
Storm: The Cathedral has elevators? I didn’t know that! This place is more massive than I thought!
Deal: Dare follows Cage in and tackles Cage against the wall! The elevator door shuts behind them and now it’s just Dare and Cage inside the elevator!
Storm: The Saint is still in the basement and now has to catch up to Dare and Cage! We now get the camera view inside the elevator as Dare is beating down Cage!
Deal: Dare SLAMS Cage’s head against the elevator wall and Cage slumps to the ground! Dare knees him in the face and blood from Cage’s open wound SPLATTERS all over the elevator!
Storm: Some of it got on the elevator camera lens! Damn that went everywhere!
Deal: Dare is BRUTALIZING Cage inside the elevator as being in a confined space with Daniel Dare is not anyplace you want to be, not even one of the toughest men in the wrestling industry in Cage!
Storm: Dare is going off on Cage with rights and lefts and is BERATING Cage as he does! He’s telling Cage he should have never come back to RAGE and he is going to cripple him while his family watches!
Deal: Dare is beating Cage to a pulp inside the elevator and Cage may be OUT! Dare sees Cage is defenseless and now holds up his hand! We all know what that means as Dare goes for the TESTICLE SQUEEZE ….
Storm: What the hell! The lights in the elevator WENT OFF! It’s PITCH BLACK IN THERE!
Deal: What the hell is going on! We can hear Dare screaming to turn the lights back on so he can finish beating down Cage, but we can’t see him …. The elevator lights up again and WHAT IS THAT!
Storm: I don’t know it looks like a video of some abandoned building …. Wait a second, that's RAGE HEADQUARTERS! The windows are boarded up and the doors are chained and padlocked! WHAT THE HELL IS THIS!
Voice: WHAT YOU ARE LOOKING IS ALL THAT’S LEFT OF THE WRESTLING PROMOTION KNOWN AS RAGE! WHAT WAS ONCE A PROUD AND THRIVING COMPANY THAT EMPLOYED THE BEST WRESTLERS IN THE WORLD IS NOW NOTHING, BUT A MEMORY AS THE COMPANY WAS FORCED TO CLOSE IT’S DOORS FOREVER AFTER DANIEL DARE LOST THE RAGE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP TO CAGE!
INTEREST IN THE COMPANY PLUMMETED OVERNIGHT, SUBSCRIPTIONS TO ALL RAGE STREAMING SERVICES WERE CANCELED, TICKET SALES CRASHED, MERCHANDISE DIDN’T SELL AND FANS STOPPED WATCHING ENTIRELY OVERNIGHT!
SHORTLY AFTER, ONE WRESTLING PROMOTION AFTER ANOTHER WAS FORCED TO CLOSE IT’S DOORS FOREVER AS WRESTLING DIED THE NIGHT THE MESSIAH LOST!
Storm: WHAT WAS THAT!
Deal: I don’t know, but that was INSANE! It was some sort of apocalyptic vision of the future of the wrestling industry should Dare lose this match!
Voice: DANIEL DARE HAS FACED HIS FEAR!
Deal: The lights in the elevator come back on and we see Dare balled up in the corner in the fetal position rocking back and forth saying “MAKE IT STOP!” Dare’s fear is that the wrestling industry will be no more if he loses to Cage! He’s now faced it and he can now go for the win!
Storm: The elevator finally reaches the next floor and the doors open. Dare quickly gets off the elevator and turns to curse it out saying it should go back to hell where it belongs! He looks over his shoulder and sees the Saint standing just down the hallway who is waiting impatiently for Dare and Cage to resume fighting.
Saint: CONGRATULATIONS YOU FACED YOUR FEAR! NOW CAN WE TRY TO FINISH THIS MATCH WHILE WE’RE STILL IN 2025?
Dare: YOU WEREN’T ON THE ELEVATOR! HOW THE HELL DID YOU GET UP HERE SO FAST?
Saint: SECRET PASSAGES, THEY’RE ALL OVER THE PLACE, REMEMBER?
Dare: OH YES, THE SECRET PASSAGES! I ALWAYS LOVED THOSE. DID YOU USE THE ONE IN THE SOUTHEAST CORNER?
Saint: OF COURSE I DID. IT’S THE QUICKEST WAY HERE FROM THE BASEMENT.
Dare: I ALWAYS LOVED THAT PASSAGE, MADE MOVING AROUND THIS PLACE SO MUCH EASIER.
Saint: IT’S ONE OF MY FAVORITE THINGS ABOUT THE CATHEDRAL. BY THE WAY YOU MAY WANT TO LOOK OUT.
Dare: LOOK OUT? LOOK OUT FOR WHAT ….
Deal: CAGE EXPLODES OUT OF THE ELEVATOR AND TACKLES DARE INTO A NEARBY TABLE! A vase that was on the table falls off and shatters on the floor!
Cage: OH SHIT! I AM SO SORRY ABOUT THAT!
Saint: DON’T BE! THAT IS A VASE DARE LEFT BEHIND WHEN I KICKED THE SALVATION CHURCH OUT OF HERE! IT’S EXPENSIVE AS HELL BUT IS ALSO AN EYESORE SO YOU DID ME A FAVOR?
Dare: IS THAT MY VASE FROM THE MING DYNASTY FROM CHINA? I WAS WONDERING WHERE I LEFT THAT! IT’S A PRICELESS ANTIQUE!
Saint: NOT ANYMORE!
Dare: CAGE YOU BASTARD! YOU OWE ME A MILLION DOLLARS!
Cage: I THOUGHT YOU SAID IT WAS PRICLESS!
Dare: I JUST PUT A PRICE ON IT AND IT’S A MILLION DOLLARS!
Cage: GOOD LUCK GETTING IT FROM ME!
Deal: Dare explodes into a blind rage and TACKLES Cage to the floor! Dare POUNDS him in the head with a Double Axe Handle, but now Cage MULE KICKS Dare off of him and sends Dare HEAD FIRST down a nearby stairwell! Dare is sprawled out on a landing several steps down and now Cage HURLS himself over the railing and lands on Dare with a SPLASH!
Storm: HOLY SHIT! Cage damn near hurled himself to his death, but fortunately for him he landed on Dare! Blood splattered all over the wall and the Saint is going to have a hell of a time cleaning this up when this match is over!
Deal: You couldn’t pay me enough to help clean up this mess! Cage goes to cover Dare, but quickly stops as he remembers he still hasn’t faced his fear! He pulls Dare up and looks like he is setting him up for the THUNDER CAGE …. Dare blocks it and catches Cage with a HEAD BUTT! That slows Cage down and now Dare lifts Cage up and POWER BOMBS CAGE OFF THE STAIRWAY TO THE FLOOR BELOW!
Storm: Fortunately for Cage there was a table at the bottom of the stairway to break his fall and I say fortunately with a heavy dose of Silverstarian sarcasm because Cage is in a heap!
Deal: I don’t know WHY there would be a table at the bottom of a stairwell, but knowing the Saint he put it there hoping something like this would happen! Dare moves down the stairs as quickly as he can and throws himself on top of Cage for the cover! Now the Saint can count and we get 1 …. 2 …. CAGE KICKS OUT!
Storm: Cage survived that brutal fall from the stairwell to the floor below that sent him through the table, but that is not something you want to try to survive more than once! And Cage has to hope he can face his fear soon because right now he is at a distinct disadvantage in this match!
Deal: Dare wanted that pin, but now he knows he can tee off on Cage and doesn’t have to worry about suffering a pin or being made to tap out as Cage still needs to face his fear. Dare pulls Cage up and heaves him into the Saint’s living room! Cage gets up and Dare sends him HEAD FIRST INTO THE SAINT’S LARGE SCREEN TELEVISION!
Storm: The Saint puts his hand over his eyes and starts shaking his head, muttering to himself why the hell did I agree to this and that Cucumber owes him big time!
Deal: Cage is laid out on the floor and now Dare tries to PUSH THE LARGE SCREEN TELEVISION ON TOP OF CAGE …. CAGE MOVES AND THE TELEVISION CRASHES ON THE FLOOR!
Storm: The Saint throws his hands up and says to himself I know what I’m demanding RAGE buy for me when this is over! Cage is back to his feet and Dare charges at him …. Cage ducks down and FLIPS DARE OVER WITH A BIG BACK BODY DROP THROUGH THE SAINT’S COFFEE TABLE!
Deal: The coffee table EXPLODED as soon as Dare crashed through it and the Saint is looking down at him as Dare lays in the wreckage of the coffee table!
Saint: YOU KNOW WHAT? I HATED THAT DAMN THING! YOU DID ME A FAVOR! BUT YOU STILL OWE ME A NEW TELEVISION!
Cage: PUT IT ON MY TAB!
Deal: Cage sees Dare laying in a heap as he tries to get out of the mess that was once the Saint’s coffee table. Cage goes to move in on him …. THE FLOOR OPENS UP UNDERNEATH CAGE AND HE FALLS INTO IT! WHAT THE HELL WAS THAT!
Storm: A TRAP DOOR! IT WAS A TRAP DOOR! WHAT KIND OF LUNATIC HAS A TRAP DOOR IN THEIR LIVING ROOM!
Deal: YOU KNOW WHOSE HOUSE THEY’RE FIGHTING IN RIGHT?
Storm: OH YEAH THE SAINT’S! I forgot about that for a second.
Deal: I’m sure you did, but let’s focus on the fact that a trap door opened up underneath Cage and sucked him deep into the bowels of the Cathedral! We have NO IDEA where the hell Cage just went to …. Wait, I see him!
Storm: I do too! Cage seems to be in a small room SOMEWHERE in the Cathedral, but we don’t know where that room is!
Deal: Cage looks around trying to find a way out but there doesn’t seem to be an exit …. What the hell, the WALLS ARE CLOSING IN!
Storm: The room is SHRINKING and Cage is trapped with nowhere to go! Cage frantically tries to find a way out …. There’s a video playing on the ceiling above! WHAT IS THIS!
Deal: It’s a video of Cage’s wife Meg and his children Rowan and Liz! They are sitting around a table with an open space for Cage and crying how he left them behind because he cared more about RAGE and beating Daniel Dare than them!
Storm: Cage is locked on this video as now it shows him as a young child after the passing of his sister, talking about how alone he feels without her, and how he became a ghost to his parents as he left them feeling alone as well!
Deal: Now we’re hearing a voice …. It’s the doctor telling him he has a brain tumor and Cage debating treatment for it!
Storm: Now it’s him snapping out of it and saying he will do it after he fights Dare because he refuses to leave the people he cares about alone!
Deal: The voice overs stop and the video shuts off as the walls continue to close in on Cage! He continues to look for a way out, but there is none as the walls are about to FLATTEN HIM ….
Storm: Another trap door opens up underneath and Cage SLIDES out of the room just as the walls were about to close around him!
Deal: Cage looks around, panicked and sweating, trying to make sense of what just happened!
Voice: CAGE HAS FACED HIS FEAR!
Deal: It was his FEAR! CAGE FACED HIS FEAR! Both men have faced their fear and now the Fear Factory is ON!
Storm: Cage exhales a sigh of relief and now tries to navigate his way back to Dare inside the Cathedral!
Deal: Cage is making his way down a hallway of sorts and comes across a door. He kicks it open and goes through where he finds himself standing in front of Dare again! Where the hell did that first trap door take him and how he did end up back here so fast!
Storm: It has to be one of those secret passages the Saint mentioned earlier!
Deal: It has to be because no other explanation makes sense! Both Cage and Dare, bloodied, bruised and still itching to wage war with each have both faced their fears and now the Fear Factory is in full swing!
Storm: The Saint is standing at the end of the hallway watching Cage and Dare stare each other down and he actually looks pleased!
Saint: YOU HAVE BOTH FACED YOUR FEARS NOW THIS IS ANYONE’S MATCH TO WIN! NOW STOP STANDING AROUND AND LET’S DO THIS ALREADY!
Deal: Neither Cage or Dare have to be told twice as just like they did at the start of the match they charge at each other and start beating the hell out of each other! Dare grabs a nearby chair and SMASHES Cage with it! Cage responds by grabbing a painting off the wall and SMASHING IT over Dare’s head!
Storm: They are throwing each other into the wall of the hallway as they continue to batter each other senseless! Dare throws Cage through a door and he ends up in the first floor bathroom! Dare follows him in and throws Cage into the bathtub! He has his hands around Cage’s throat and is CHOKING HIM while Cage claws at his face to break free!
Deal: Dare sees the faucet and turns it on and now water is filling the bathtub! Dare tries to shove Cage’s head under the faucet like he’s trying to WATERBOARD HIM!
Storm: Worse than that I think Dare is trying to DROWN HIM! The tub is filling with water around Cage’s head and Dare has Cage’s head UNDER WATER! DARE IS TRYING TO DROWN CAGE!
Deal: I know this is a no rules match, but I don’t think that includes DROWNING your opponent! Cage is under water trying to fight out but he can’t get his head above water! The Saint has seen enough and is now trying to PULL Dare off of Cage! Dare is REFUSING to let go as he is trying to put Cage away LITERALLY!
Storm: The Saint has his arm around Dare’s neck trying to pull him away from Cage as he says killing your opponent isn’t part of the deal and he’s not going to have someone die in his home!
Deal: The Saint FINALLY pries Dare off of Cage and shoves him back so he can check on him! Cage isn’t moving as his head was under water for a long time! The Saint is checking his pulse and he turns white as a ghost! He says Cage isn’t breathing …. The Saint says Cage is …. He can’t finish his thought ….
Storm: The Saint says Cage is DEAD! Daniel Dare drowned Cage and KILLED HIM!
Deal: NO! NO! This can’t be happening! This has gone too far! It has gone TOO DAMN FAR!
Storm: The Saint looks at Dare who seems totally unbothered by this! He doesn’t care that he just DROWNED CAGE and KILLED HIM!
Deal: The Saint looks up at Dare with pure ANGER in his eyes and begins screaming in his face! He’s screaming that Dare took things too far and now Cage is dead in his bathtub!
Storm: I can’t believe what I’m seeing here! Dare just KILLED CAGE! HE KILLED HIM!
Deal: Cage has been accused of having a death wish in the past, but I don’t think this is what he had in mind! The Saint exits the bathroom saying he needs to call the authorities while Dare looks unconcerned and somewhat PROUD of what he did!
Storm: How can he be proud of THAT! He just killed a man! This is SICK!
Deal: Dare turns his back to the body of Cage and yells at the Saint that he’s not going to help him clean up the body!
Storm: What is wrong with him! That is MESSED UP!
Deal: Dare is now CACKLING HYSTERICALLY as he says this means he wins …. CAGE IS RISING FROM THE BATH TUB! WHAT THE HELL!
Storm: OH MY GOD! CAGE IS A ZOMBIE NOW AND HE’S HUNGRY FOR HUMAN FLESH!
Deal: HE’S NOT A ZOMBIE! HE’S ALSO NOT DEAD! But just like a HORROR MOVIE VILLAIN who won’t stay dead when you thought he was done, I'm going with Jason Voorhees of Friday The 13th when he rises out of Crystal Lake, Cage steps out of the bathtub and now is walking towards Dare!
Storm: Cage looks POSSESSED right now! I’m scared!
Deal: Silence you big baby! Dare still thinks Cage is done for and he has no idea that Cage is ALIVE and on his feet! Dare is still cackling like a hyena to himself as Cage grabs him and spins Dare around to face him!
Storm: Dare’s jaw hits the floor as he can’t believe Cage is alive …. CAGE TACKLES DARE AND BEGINS WHALING ON HIM!
Deal: Dare is trying to cover up but Cage has gone FULLY FERAL as he pummels Dare like a madman! A few minutes ago we thought Cage was DEAD and now he’s beating the shit out of Dare which begs the question was that a RUSE between him and the Saint to fool Dare!
Storm: I don’t know and I doubt either of them will admit to it, but it sure smells that way to me!
Deal: It doesn’t matter now as Cage is PUMMELING Dare! He pulls Dare off the floor and throws him HEAD FIRST INTO THE TOILET! Cage puts Dare’s head on the toilet seat and begins SLAMMING THE LID UP AND DOWN ON IT! He now sticks Dare’s head into the toilet and FLUSHES IT ON HIM! I hope for Dare’s sake that the toilet was empty!
Storm: Cage pulls Dare up and hurls him into the hallway and Dare slams into the wall! Dare bounces back towards Cage who drops him with a FACE SLAM! Cage covers him and gets 1 …. 2 …. DARE KICKS OUT!
Deal: That is Cage’s first attempt at a pinfall after facing his fear, and now it’s all about who can put the other away! Cage grabs Dare by the hair and throws him head first into the kitchen! Dare slams into the dishwasher and Cage runs towards him with a RUNNING KNEE …. DARE MOVES AND CAGE CRASHES INTO THE DISHWASHER!
Storm: Dare opens up the dishwasher while Cage clutches his knee! Dare grabs a plate and SMASHES it over Cage’s head! Cage staggers as Dare grabs a broken piece from the plate he just destroyed and CUTS Cage across the stomach!
Deal: Cage doubles over as that cut deep, now Dare grabs Cage by the leg and places it across the open dishwasher …. DARE SLAMS IT SHUT ON CAGE’S LEG! Cage hits the ground writhing in pain and now Dare picks him up for a DEATH VALLEY DRIVER ON THE KITCHEN COUNTER!
Storm: Cage rolls off to the floor and now Dare covers him! 1 …. 2 …. CAGE KICKS OUT! Dare yells at the Saint saying it was a slow count and the Saint tells Dare maybe if he didn’t move in slow motion he might have gotten the pin!
Deal: Dare is known for trying to intimidate the officials but he isn’t going to intimidate the Saint. That isn’t going to stop him from arguing though and he is making his point known loudly!
Storm: The Saint is making his point just as loudly as these two were MADE to argue with each other!
Deal: The Saint isn’t having it with Dare and says if he wants another round with him they can set a time and place in 2026 but for now he needs to focus on Cage! Dare angrily turns around to face Dare …. CAGE SMASHES HIM OVER THE HEAD WITH A BLENDER!
Storm: Dare DROPS like he was shot as Cage BRAINED him with that blender! Glass is everywhere and I think some of it is wedged in Dare’s skull! Cage moves in, hobbling on one leg and PULLS himself up on the kitchen counter! He stands over Dare and LEAPS OFF FOR AN ELBOW SMASH!
Deal: I don’t know if he leaped off or fell off because his weakened leg couldn’t support his weight! Either way he pulled it off and Cage covers him again! 1 …. 2 …. DARE KICKS OUT!
Storm: Close call for Dare as Cage nearly got him! Dare stands up and Cage drills him with an upper cut! Another one and Dare is reeling! Cage goes to follow up but Dare lashes out with a kick to Cage’s wounded knee and Cage drops like a rock!
Deal: Dare drags Cage towards the dining room pummeling him as he does! Dare picks up Cage and SLAMS Cage on top of the dining room table! Dare climbs up on the dining room table and lifts Cage up for a MESSIANIC PILEDRIVER THROUGH THE DINING ROOM TABLE! HOLY SHIT!
Storm: That table isn’t like the ones you see at a RAGE arena, this a THICK TABLE and dare just obliterated it with Cage’s head!
Deal: Cage is writhing around in pain like a fish out of water, holding his neck which Dare tweaked earlier in the match! Dare now covers Cage and here’s the count! 1 …. 2 …. CAGE KICKS OUT IN TIME!
Storm: Dare can’t believe he didn’t get it! Dare pulls Cage up and prepares for a POWER BOMB …. Cage BACK FLIPS him over and Dare lands on debris from the broken table! Cage now wraps his left arm around Dare’s neck and begins PUMMELING him on the top of his skull with his right!
Deal: Cage is POUNDING those shards of glass from the blender stuck in Dare’s head deeper into his flesh and blood is streaming down his face! Dare reaches back and JAMS his thumb into Cage’s eye and Cage lets go! He stands up and Dare gets back to his feet. Dare moves towards him and Cage quickly responds with a SUPER KICK! It sends Dare’s head into the wall and he hits the floor! Cage covers him and gets 1 …. 2 …. DARE KICKS OUT IN TIME!
Storm: Another close call for Dare, but he’s still alive! Cage can’t believe he didn’t get it and goes to follow up, but Dare catches him with a big right hook! Cage fires back and now they are brawling down the main hallway of the Cathedral!
Deal: The punches are flying fast and furious …. Wait a second there’s that room the Saint was talking about earlier!
Storm: The one he said they are not allowed to enter or bad things would happen?
Deal: That’s the one! It has a big KEEP OUT sign plastered on it and Cage and Dare are fighting right towards it! The Saint is telling them to avoid that room or they will both be sorry, but good luck getting them to listen while they are beating the shit out of each other!
Storm: Cage nails Dare with a big right and that staggers Dare! He fires back and catches Cage in the jaw! That has Cage reeling but he quickly snaps out of it and TACKLES DARE INTO THE DOOR OF THE FORBIDDEN ROOM!
Deal: They literally busted open the door to that room and they both went flying inside! The Saint screams “NOW YOU DID IT!” and follows them inside! The Saint SLAMS the door shut and locks it behind him! He looks at them and yells “YOU DIDN’T LISTEN NOW YOU’RE GOING TO GET IT!
Storm: Who knows what that could mean! I’m looking around the room and I don’t see anything unusual except that it’s poorly lit. I don’t see the big deal ….
Deal: A large television at the end of the room lights up and a video starts to play! What the hell is this!
(Video of horror directors Rob Zombie and Uwe Boll plays on the screen.)
Narrator: TODAY AT THE ACADEMY FOR HORROR MOVIE GREATNESS, WE HONOR VISIONARY DIRECTOR UWE BOLL WITH THIS AWARD FOR LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT IN THE HORROR GENRE!
Cage: NOOOOOOOO! UWE BOLL SUCKS! MAKE IT STOP!
Narrator: WE ALSO HONOR ROB ZOMBIE WITH THE AWARD FOR THE GREATEST REBOOT OF A HORROR MOVIE FOR HIS VISIONARY REMAKE OF HALLOWEEN!
Cage: THIS IS TOO MUCH! TURN IT OFF RIGHT NOW!
Deal: Cage is LOSING HIS MIND as anyone who knows Cage knows he DESPISES Uwe Boll and he wanted to personally track down Rob Zombie and kick his ass for how he BUTCHERED the Halloween remake! Seeing this has to be TORTURE for Cage!
Storm: That video stops and now one starts playing of Daniel Dare dressed like ELVIS at a Karaoke contest …. SINGING?
*Dare on video: MY HEART WILL GO OOOOOOOOOOOONNNNNNNN!
Deal: Dear God it’s a video of Dare singing a CELINE DION SONG! I will never will get this image out of my mind!
Dare: THIS IS SLANDER! THIS IS AI GENERATED SLANDER! MUSIC IS NOISE AND I SURE AS HELL WOULD NEVER SING A CELINE DION SONG! TURN THIS OFF!
Deal: The Saint warned them not to go into this room! This is some sort twisted play on fears they both might have and it appears to be working as the Saint is engaging in EMOTIONAL CRUELTY towards both Cage and Dare!
Storm: They are both sweating profusely as this is clearly some form of torture by the Saint who set this room up just for them!
Deal: I guess he figured if they are going to fight in and destroy his house he is going to find a way to amuse himself in the process ….
(Another video plays and it shows Horror In The High Desert director Dutch Marich.)
Marich: Hi, Horror In The High Desert fans! It’s me, Dutch Marich, and I want to thank you all for enjoying the movies, especially the last one, Majesty. But I recently had an epiphany and realized I HATE making horror movies! So I am announcing I am officially CANCELLING Part Five of the Horror In The High Desert series and going back to my first love, making documentary movies about the greatest Olympic sport of all time …. CURLING!
Cage: NO! DAMN YOU SAINT! THIS ISN’T FUNNY! YOU’VE GONE TOO FAR …. I THINK I’M GOING TO BE SICK!
Deal: Cage is down on all fours DRY HEAVING as the idea of Horror In The High Desert Part Five not being made is too much for him to handle!
Storm: Now ANOTHER video is playing on the television! What else could we see!
Deal: It looks like a government official making a speech? What in the world is going on!
Government official: Today, for the first time in history, the House Of Representatives UNANIMOUSLY voted to make the production, distribution and consumption of pineapple pizza ILLEGAL! The bill immediately went to the Senate where it passed UNANIMOUSLY and then went to the President’s desk where he immediately signed it and then promised that anyone caught violating this federal law will immediately go to prison for LIFE!
Dare: THIS ISN’T FUNNY SAINT! PINEAPPLE PIZZA IS A GIFT FROM THE GODS AND I REFUSE TO LISTEN TO YOU SULLY IT’S GOOD NAME LIKE THIS!
Deal: Dare is HYPERVENTILATING as this video clearly didn’t sit well with him! A light flicks on near Dare and we see a PINEAPPLE PIZZA on a table waiting for him! Dare immediately rushes over to get himself a slice to calm his nerves! He grabs a slice and we hear a BUZZING SOUND …. The pineapple pizza is attached to an ELECTRO SHOCK MACHINE! Dare is being ZAPPED with electricity while he holds the slice but he STILL EATS IT! Damn this man loves his pineapple pizza!
Storm: Even while he’s being shocked with electricity! The Saint has always said enjoying pineapple pizza was a sign of mental illness and he may be on to something!
Deal: Dare finishes the slice and flips off the Saint when he’s done! Neither he or Cage are happy with him right now!
Cage: WHAT THE HELL IS WRONG WITH YOU SAINT! THIS IS TOO MUCH!
Dare: YOU ARE A SICK MAN SAINT! YOU HEAR ME? YOU ARE SICK?
Saint: YOU GUYS WANT SICK? I’LL GIVE YOU SICK!
Deal: The Saint has a box and pulls out what appears to be noise cancelling headphones? Why the hell is the Saint putting on noise cancelling headphones?
Storm: The Saint pulls what appears to be a remote out of his pocket. He points it towards something and clicks a button. MUSIC starts to play …. Oh God Saint you didn’t. PLEASE TELL ME YOU DIDN’T!
Music: I JUST WANT YOU FOR MY OWN …. MORE THAN YOU COULD EVER KNOW …. MAKE MY WISH COME TRUE …. ALL I WANT FOR CHRISTMAS IS YOU!
Deal: DAMN IT HE DID! The Saint is TORTURING Cage and Dare with the most annoying, obnoxious, overplayed holiday song, ALL I WANT FOR CHRISTMAS BY MARIAH CAREY! THIS IS INHUMAN!
Cage: SAINT YOU SON OF A BITCH! THIS IS DEPRAVED EVEN FOR YOU!
Dare: MUSIC IS NOISE AND THIS IS THE NOISIEST NOISE I’VE EVER HEARD! I HATE YOU SAINT!
Saint: WHAT’S THAT? I CAN’T HEAR EITHER OF YOU! DAMN THESE NOISE CANCELLING HEADPHONES WORK GREAT! THEY WERE EXPENSIVE, BUT WORTH EVERY PENNY!
Deal: Cage and Dare are both covering their ears screaming bloody murder and who can blame them as the Saint has piped in Mariah Carey’s GOD AWFUL Christmas song to torture them! This is sick! Twisted! And I think this violates the part in the United States Constitution that outlaws CRUEL AND UNUSUAL PUNISHMENT as NO ONE likes this song!
Storm: Speak for yourself, I think it’s kinda catchy! ALL I WANT FOR CHRISTMAS …. IS YOU!
Deal: YOU NEED HELP! Cage and Dare have their ears covered and are screaming at the Saint to turn the song off and of course the Saint decides to TURN UP THE VOLUME! Cage and Dare now go to the door and are trying to kick it open but the door is LOCKED!
Storm: They are demanding it be open and are kicking at the door trying to break it down! Cage and Dare now both lower their shoulders and BLAST into the door and it opens up! They both go spilling into the hallway and they both look RELIEVED to be out of that room!
Saint: CAGE! DANIEL DARE! YOU HAVE BOTH FACED YOUR FEARS! POORLY! BUT YOU FACED THEM! I HOPE YOU ENJOYED THE SHOW! HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA!
Deal: The Saint is laughing hysterically at what he just put Cage and Dare through and for the first time ever I think Cage and Dare agree with each other as neither of them found this funny! But they don’t have time to worry about that as there is still a match to be won and now the fists start flying AGAIN!
Storm: They are fighting down the hallway and are battering each other against the wall! They have beaten each other half to death this entire time and they still have a lot of fight in them!
Deal: Cage and Dare continue to batter each other and they are making their way towards a GLASS DOOR! Cage and Dare are moving at WARP SPEED as they pummel each other and THEY THROW EACH OTHER THROUGH THE GLASS DOOR! OH MY GOD!
Storm: THAT WAS MESSED UP! These two were already bloody head to toe and now they just sliced each other open even more! There is a pool of blood forming beneath both of them and even more glass stuck in their bodies! How much further are they going to push each other!
Deal: As far as they have to! That’s how far they will push each other! Both men are pushing themselves up and we see they are on the patio that leads to the Cathedral’s backyard! They are now OUTSIDE and will you look at that? IT’S SNOWING! They are outside in the snow and there is a GIANT CHRISTMAS TREE in the back yard with CHRISTMAS GIFTS underneath it!
Storm: And look who’s standing in front of the tree …. It’s SAINTA CLAUS!
Deal: IT IS SAINTA CLAUS! The Saint has put on his Sainta Claus get up and is standing in front of the Christmas tree waving Cage and Dare towards him!
Saint: HO HO HO! MERRY CHRISTMAS TO YOU TWO! Despite the fact you both have turned my house in a war zone and will be paying through the nose to get it fixed, as the official provider of holiday greetings and seasons beatings, as the special referee of this all important match, I decided it was only right that I got each of you a very special CHRISTMAS GIFT! Dare, here is YOURS!
Deal: Sainta Claus hands Dare a box and he quickly opens it up …. EDNA! IT’S EDNA! The barbed wire baseball bat Dare has used on numerous victims over the years!
Saint: Enjoy the gift! If you don't, that's not my problem! Cage, here is YOURS!
Deal: Sainta Claus hands Cage his gift and he opens it up …. It’s a KENDO STICK wrapped with DUCT TAPE AND RAZOR BLADES!
Storm: Both Cage and Dare seem happy with their gifts which goes to show Sainta Claus is WAY BETTER than that fraud Santa Claus! That asshole always forgets the batteries!
Deal: Don’t get me started on that FAKE! But that’s for another day as after beating each other senseless throughout the Cathedral, Cage and Dare are now outside in the back yard, IN THE SNOW, bloodied and bruised with both of them holding a VERY DANGEROUS WEAPON in their hands! The blood pouring out of their numerous wounds is turning the snow beneath their feet bright red and here is a pool of blood around both men!
Saint: What are you two waiting for? You have your gifts, now FUCK EACH OTHER UP ALREADY!
Deal: They don’t need to be told twice as Cage and Dare are now DUELING with their weapons! Dare swings at Cage with Edna but he blocks it away with the Kendo Stick! Cage now swings at Dare who bats it away with Edna! These two are trying to MAIM each other permanently here in the backyard of the Cathedral!
Storm: And the snow is falling harder now! Both men are fighting the blood falling into their eyes and the snow blowing in their face! This match sure has had everything!
Deal: Dare and Cage continue to swing away at each other but are not able to land a shot! Cage takes a wild swing with the Kendo Stick but Dare ducks out of the way! Cage tries to get himself set but his feet slip in the snow and DARE SMASHES CAGE IN THE BACK WITH EDNA!
Storm: Cage HOWLS in agony as the barbed wire digs into his flesh! Dare takes Edna and is now GRINDING IT UP AND DOWN CAGE’S BACK! LOOK AT ALL THAT BLOOD!
Deal: Dare is taking chunks out of Cage’s back with Edna and there is a SICK, TWISTED SMILE ON DARE’S FACE! He is TORTURING CAGE and I THINK HE’S GETTING OFF ON IT!
Storm: Dare derives happiness from the misery of others and this is without question his HAPPY PLACE!
Deal: Cage grabs the Kendo Stick with both hands and takes a desperation swing backwards over his shoulders and gets Dare in the face with it! Cage now pulls the Kendo Stick forward and MY GOD! One of the razor blades got Dare on the side of his face and opened up a HUGE wound!
Storm: Dare recoils in pain and now Cage rushes at him and CROSS CHECKS Dare in the face with the Kendo Stick like a hockey player and Dare goes down! He’s trying to get up but is slipping on the snow and now Cage begins WHALING ON DARE WITH THE KENDO STICK!
Deal: Cage is GOING OFF on Dare and look at Cage’s face! He has gone totally SAVAGE! He may be here physically but mentally he is elsewhere as every facet of what makes Cage who he is and his humanity have taken leave from his mind and has been replaced by a bloodthirsty, ravenous ANIMAL!
Storm: It’s the zombie in him! You know how much he loves those zombie movies! He’s watched so many of them it’s turned him into one!
Deal: You know that’s not possible! Or I don’t think it is! Either way Cage is BATTERING Dare head to toe with that Kendo Stick and is opening a new one each time one of those razor blades makes contact with his flesh!
Storm: Dare tries to sit up and Cage BLASTS HIM OVER THE HEAD! Dare goes down and Cage goes for the cover! 1 …. 2 …. DARE KICKS OUT IN TIME!
Deal: Dare was able to kick out before the Saint counted to three, and did you notice each time the Saint’s hand slapped the snow, BLOOD came shooting up as everywhere these men go there is a pool of blood that follows them!
Storm: I saw that and that is the perfect way to describe this match! A never ending pool of blood! I’m surprised either of these men have any left!
Deal: Cage gets back to his feet and tries to reset as Dare is barely able to stand up! Cage moves towards Dare, Kendo Stick still in tow …. Dare grabs a handful of blood soaked snow and THROWS IT IN CAGE’S EYES! Cage is frantically wiping the snow out of his eyes …. Dare comes up from behind Cage with Edna and is TRYING TO FORCE IT INTO CAGE’S MOUTH!
Storm: Dare has a modified FULL NELSON on Cage and is using it to keep Edna in his mouth! Cage is trying to keep his mouth closed and the barbed wire is SLICING OPEN HIS LIPS!
Deal: Blood is now pouring out of Cage’s mouth and Cage is desperately trying to break out! Cage reaches his hands up and GRABS Edna! The barbed wire is cutting into his hands but he is FORCING Edna away from his mouth! Cage leans forward and now swings his head backwards into Dare’s face! He caught him on the nose and that stuns Dare! He does it again and Dare loses his grip!
Storm: Cage breaks free and turns to face Dare …. Dare raises Edna above his head and BRINGS IT DOWN VIOLENTLY ON CAGE’S HEAD! Cage hits the ground and now the blood is flowing like a river out of his head!
Deal: Dare is standing over Cage with a crazed look in his eyes and I feel like we just witnessed a horrific re-enactment of the scene from The Walking Dead where Negan killed Glen! Only Negan called his weapon Lucille and Dare is WAY MORE EVIL than Negan ever was!
Storm: Cage is down and he isn’t moving as Dare literally split his head open with Edna! A PERVERSE SMILE appears on Dare’s face and now he covers Cage! There is no way Cage kicks out of this!
Deal: The Saint counts and we get 1 …. 2 …. CAGE KICKS OUT! HE KICKED OUT! IT WAS AT THE LAST SECOND BUT DAMN IT HE KICKED OUT!
Storm: HOW! I THOUGHT HE WAS DONE! HOW DID HE KICK OUT!
Deal: Dare is asking himself the same question as he can’t believe Cage survived that! What a scene this is! Two of RAGE’s all time greats, battling it out in the back yard of another all time great, covered head to toe in their own blood as the Chicago snow falls around them!
Storm: The thing is only Dare is on his feet! Cage has next to nothing left and while Dare is beaten down himself, he still has more to give than Cage at this point! It’s going to take a miracle for Cage to pull this off!
Deal: Cage is trying to get to his feet and Dare raises his hand up! That means the TESTICLE SQUEEZE is coming as he wants to end this NOW! Dare charges in for the Testcicle Squeeze …. Cage BLOCKS IT and takes Dare to the ground with an arm bar! He sees the Kendo Stick nearby and places Dare’s hand on it …. CAGE STOMPS DARE’S HAND ON THE KENDO STICK!
Storm: One of the razor blades sliced open Dare’s hand! Cage just cut open his power hand, the one he uses for the Testicle Squeeze and that cut is SICKENING! There is blood everywhere!
Deal: That also snapped the Kendo Stick in half and now Cage’s weapon is useless! But he picks Dare up and delivers a FALCON ARROW on what’s left of it and the razor blades go into Dare’s back! Cage covers him and here’s the count! 1 …. 2 …. DARE KICKS OUT RIGHT BEFORE THREE!
Storm: Now I’m asking HOW DID DARE DO THAT! That would have put away most wrestlers easily!
Deal: Dare isn’t most wrestlers! Neither is Cage! And these men are giving everything they have in this WAR of a match! Cage can’t believe he didn’t get the three count there and seems to be asking himself what is it going to take to defeat Dare!
Storm: You can see his breath in the cold Chicago air as he tries to think of something, anything to put Dare down as nothing has worked so far!
Deal: Cage gets to his feet and again goes to try to put Dare away …. TESTICLE SQUEEZE! DARE HAS THE TESTICLE SQUEEZE ON CAGE! That’s the same hand that got sliced open by the razor blades on the Kendo Stick and blood is pouring out of Dare’s hand as he applies the hold but it seems to be working as Cage is in TORTUROUS PAIN!
Storm: The Saint is standing by Cage to see if he taps out, but Cage is refusing to give in! Dare is screaming at Cage to call it quits while his manhood is intact but Cage will not tap out!
Deal: Normally there would be ring ropes Cage could try to get to but they are fighting outside in the snow so Cage has nothing to turn to except whatever strength he has left! The problem is I don’t think he has much if any left!
Storm: Cage is hanging on, using the strongest part of his body to stay in the fight and that’s his HEART! Cage’s biggest strength throughout his career has always been his heart, but it’s also been his biggest weakness as it has led him to push him further than he should have! This is looking like one of those times!
Deal: The Saint continues to look over Cage to see if he’s going to tap and Cage is still refusing to give in! Dare is squeezing harder and harder and you can only imagine the pain Cage is in right now! Dare is telling the Saint to call the match but Cage screams at him not to even think about it because he’s not done!
Storm: This is PAINFUL to watch! Cage is refusing to give in but he looks to be fading! I think he’s fading!
Deal: HE IS! Cage looks like he is passing out as his eyes are rolling back in his head! He is losing consciousness and now the Saint raises Cage’s hand …. It falls! He raises it a second time and it FALLS AGAIN!
Storm: This isn’t looking good for Cage! One more time and it’s over!
Deal: Dare is screaming at the Saint to raise his hand again! He believes Cage is done and won’t respond! The Saint takes a deep breath and raises Cage’s hand a third time …. IT STAYS UP! CAGE’S HAND STAYS UP! DARE CAN’T BELIEVE IT! THE SAINT CAN’T BELIEVE! THESE FANS IN NEW YORK CAN’T BELIEVE IT! AND I SURE AS HELL CAN’T BELIEVE IT EITHER!
Storm: The fans here in New York City are on their feet cheering for Cage! They want him to keep fighting! They want him to take down Dare!
Fans: CAGE! CAGE! CAGE!
Deal: The sound of the fans chanting for Cage is being piped into the loud speaker system of the Cathedral and they can hear it in the back yard! Cage can hear it and is now pounding his hand on the ground trying to fire himself up as the fans continue to chant louder!
Storm: Cage is trying to WILL himself to overcome the UNGODLY PAIN he is feeling and fight out of the Testicle Squeeze that Dare has shown no signs of letting up on! In fact he’s only putting more pressure on!
Deal: I’ve never seen a more pained expression in my life than the one I see on Cage’s face right now! But I’ve also never seen a look of greater determination either! Cage is trying to force his way to his feet while Dare STILL has the Testicle Squeeze on!
Storm: He’s back on his feet! Cage has somehow forced his way to his feet!
Deal: Cage is back up and now he reaches down to Dare’s hand that has the Testicle Squeeze on and JAMS HIS THUMB INTO THE CUT ON HIS HAND! Remember that’s the hand Cage stomped into the Kendo Stick that got cut open by the razor blades! Now Cage is DIGGING his thumb into that wound and is RIPPING IT OPEN FURTHER!
Storm: Dare is HOWLING IN PAIN and blood is GUSHING out of the wound!
Deal: Cage continues to jam his thumb into the wound and DARE LETS GO! DARE LETS GO OF THE TESTICLE SQUEEZE …. THUNDER CAGE! CAGE GOT HIM WITH THE THUNDER CAGE!
Storm: DARE IS DOWN! HE’S DOWN AND HE ISN’T MOVING!
Deal: CAGE COVERS HIM! 1 …. 2 …. 3! CAGE GOT HIM! HE GOT HIM! CAGE IS THE NEW RAGE WORLD CHAMPION!
**DING**DING**DING**
Stock: LADIES AND GENTLEMEN! THE WINNER OF THE FEAR FACTORY …. AND THE NEW RAGE WORLD CHAMPION …. CAGE!
(Deafening pop from the fans. A video of the fans celebrating the win is projected onto a large screen by the Cathedral’s backyard with chants of CAGE! CAGE! CAGE! erupting again.)
Deal: CAGE HAS DONE IT! Cage has defeated Daniel Dare in what might be the SICKEST and BLOODIEST match I have ever seen but Cage defeats Daniel Dare and is now the NEW RAGE WORLD CHAMPION! HE DID IT!
Storm: What a match! WHAT A MATCH THIS WAS! It had everything you could possibly think of and more! These men threw everything they had at each other and gave us a match for the ages. But in the end Cage prevails and RAGE has a new world champion!
Deal: Dare is sitting in the snow, covered in blood and breathing heavily, taking in the sight of the Saint handing Cage the RAGE World Championship belt and raising his hand in victory!
Storm: Cage looks up at the video showing the fans celebrating back in New York City and raises the belt above his head in acknowledgement! The cheers get even louder as the fans get the ending they were hoping for, Cage is walking out as champion!
Deal: A feud between two of the biggest names in RAGE that has lasted for almost THREE YEARS comes to a head in a match I will never forget for as long as I live. The Saint has pulled out his cellphone and is telling the paramedics to come inside NOW as Dare, clearly in pain, is trying to stand and walk off but is having difficulty doing so while Cage COLLAPSES into the snow as the exhaustion finally overwhelms him!
Storm: Is Cage making SNOW ANGELS or are his arms and legs just moving because of the cold and pain?
Deal: I don’t know, but whatever it is Cage is making a snow angel with his own blood and it’s own way that seems like a fitting end to this match! The paramedics have made it to the back yard and immediately begin working on Cage and Dare as both of these men are going to need serious medical attention after this!
Storm: That’s not all who came out, look who else has joined us!
Deal: It’s the FREAKS ON PARADE! We haven’t seen them in forever! They have come out to the back yard and they have HUGE BOX OF FIRE WORKS! They start lighting them off and we have a Christmas fireworks display to end Year 22! Cage sees the fireworks and says something to the Saint!
Cage: I THOUGHT YOU SAID NOTHING FLAMMABLE!
Saint: I SAID NOTHING FLAMMABLE FOR YOU!
Cage: BASTARD! IT WAS ONE ROOM!
Saint: IT WAS A BIG ROOM!
Deal: The Saint and Cage continue to discuss the flammable items issue as the paramedics continue to work on him as well as Dare. The Freaks are filling the sky with fireworks and this is the perfect way to end 2025 in RAGE! Thank you all for watching Year 22 and we can’t wait to see all of you in 2026! Until then MERRY CHRISTMAS, HAPPY HOLIDAYS AND WE WILL SEE YOU NEXT YEAR!
(The ending credits roll with Cage being loaded onto a stretcher with the RAGE World Championship belt resting on his waist, Dare being wheeled out on a stretcher of his own and the Freaks On Parade continuing to set off fireworks while the Saint looks on.)
[Card]
RAGE Year 22 PPV
Tuesday, December 23rd, 2025
Madison Square Garden - New York, New York
Main Event
RAGE World Championship
-Live from The Saint's Cathedral in Chicago, Illinois on RAGE Vision!
-Fear Factory Match
Special Guest Referee: The Saint
Daniel Dare (champion) vs. Cage
RAGE Bare Knuckles Championship
The Bootslut (champion) w/ Filthy Phil vs. Monster Big Tel
RAGE Scientific Showcase Championship
Doug Devens (champion) w/ Thomas Gordon vs. Nightwalker
RAGE High Stakes Championship
Scott Grayse (champion) vs. Doug Devens w/ Thomas Gordon
RAGE Gauntlet Tag Team Championships
Thee Storm (Lady Giant and Crazy Jenna) (champions) vs. Action Jay Jackson and Gemini w/ Homeless Don
One-on-One Match
-Paid for by Richard Mason
-Live from Saudi Arabia on RAGE Vision!
Steve Hogar vs. Kip Kutler
Loser Leaves RAGE Match
-Handicapped Match
Harvey Adams vs. Sweet FA and Tuppence Banglarron w/ Filthy Phil
Double Jeopardy Prize Steel Cage Match
-Climb the cage - somehow figure out a way to win the briefcase hanging from the rafters to claim the Double Jeopardy prize!
Participants:
Joe Mills
Dana Czech
Monster Big Pat
Monster Big Dave
Monster Big Hamish
Kristian Bane
Harmony Hardin
Sin
Biz MacTavish
Cora
Kristial Ball
Bart the Florida Man
LaPercell Daisy
Dan the Baptist
Lucy
Bobby Bastard
Harold Hartley
Malaboo Dreamstone
Alice Killjoy
Dolly Killjoy
Fifteen
Reginald Van Newton
Shannan Hicks
[Content]
Deal: We are kicking things off here at Year 22 with the Double Jeopardy Cage match! 23 RAGE superstars will be competing inside of this cage to claim the prize that is inside a briefcase that is suspended above the ring! The object is to climb the cage and claim the briefcase and whoever is able to grab it and win the Double Jeopardy prize, it will grant whoever wins it the ability to restart ANY MATCH ONE TIME and there is NO EXPIRATION DATE on this prize!
Storm: That’s a TRUE LEGEND of a prize, almost as good as waking up on Christmas morning and finding Santa Claus left you a Buddy Meyers bath bomb and a super sized box of Corn Flakes under your tree! Neil Puller and his Ricker Fed crap has nothing to do with this!
Deal: Yeah, sure let’s go with that! There is a verifiable WHO’S WHO of RAGE competing in this match. I mean look at all these WORLD CLASS SUPERSTARS competing in this match!
Joe Mills
Dana Czech
Monster Big Pat
Monster Big Dave
Monster Big Hamish
Kristian Bane
Harmony Hardin
Sin
Biz MacTavish
Cora
Kristal Ball
Bart the Florida Man
LaPercell Daisy
Dan the Baptist
Lucy
Bobby Bastard
Harold Hartley
Malaboo Dreamstone
Alice Killjoy
Dolly Killjoy
Fifteen
Reginald Van Newton
Shannan Hicks
Storm: That’s a hell of a list! A total VIP contingent of RAGE AND PRO WRESTLING!
Deal: Every wrestler in RAGE is a VIP of this business! That’s what makes us RAGE!
Stock: LADIES AND BLOODY GENTLEMEN! UP NEXT IS THE DOUBLE BLOODY JEOPARDY CAGE MATCH! THE DOUBLE JEOPARDY PRIZE IS INSIDE A BLOODY BRIEFCASE SUSPENDED FROM THE RAFTERS ABOVE THE RING! THE FIRST PERSON TO CLIMB THE BLOODY CAGE AND GRAB THE BRIEFCASE WILL WIN THE DOUBLE JEOPARDY PRIZE WHICH WILL ALLOW THE HOLDER TO RESTART ONE BLOODY MATCH ANY TIME AT A TIME AND PLACE OF THEIR BLOODY CHOOSING AND THERE IS NO BLOODY EXPIRATION DATE ON THIS PRIZE!
NOW THAT WE GOT THAT OUT OF THE BLOODY WAY LET’S MEET THE BLOODY COMPETITORS!
JOE MILLS
DANA CZECH
MONSTER BIG PAT
MONSTER BIG DAVE
MONSTER BIG HAMISH
KRISTIAN BANE
HARMONY HARDIN
SIN
BIZ MACTAVISH
CORA
KRISTAL BALL
BART THE FLORIDA MAN
LAPERCELL DAISY
DAN THE BAPTIST
LUCY
BOBBY BASTARD
HAROLD HARTLEY
MALABOO DREAMSTONE
ALICE KILLJOY
DOLLY KILLJOY
FIFTEEN
REGINALD VAN NEWTON
AND SHANNAN BLOODY HICKS!
Deal: We are just moments away from this very important match! But now that the wrestlers are inside the cage I notice we are short a few wrestlers as Kristal Ball is nowhere to be found! What is going on with that?
Storm: I don’t know why she wouldn’t be here, but Ball is apparently running late or totally forgot about the match and I doubt she forgot!
Deal: I doubt that too! I also don’t see Harold Hartley either! He was listed as one of the favorites in Las Vegas to win this, but he’s not here either! What is going on?
Storm: Hartley never runs late, I hope nothing happened to him! Same goes for Kristal Ball! What is going on here!?
Deal: That’s two people missing from this match and we have no idea what happened to them! We’ll have to find out later as right now this match is about to start with the 21 wrestlers who did make it to the cage!
**DING**DING**
Deal: Here we go and immediately we have wrestlers going towards the cage wall! Bart the Florida Man makes a quick move to get towards the briefcase, but Monster Big Hamish grabs him off the cage wall and CHOKE SLAMS him to the mat!
Storm: Harmony Hardin is on the top turnbuckle trying to get up the cage but Fifteen comes underneath her and POWER BOMBS Hardin to the mat!
Deal: RVN now runs up and STOMPS Hardin in the head! He calls her a DEFECT for thinking she could claim a prize meant for either him or Fifteen!
Storm: Cora turns and spins. She wipes out both of the Killjoys with a FLYING BODY BLOCK! Cora now turns towards the cage and starts to climb but is quickly cut off by Lucy who grabs her by the shoulder and yanks her back down!
Deal: Lucy tries to climb the cage wall, but Bobby grabs her by the ankle and roughly pulls Lucy off the wall! Lucy angrily shoves him and the former couple are having words with each other, but here comes DTB from behind with a DOUBLE AXE HANDLE to Bobby!
Storm: Monsters Big Dave and Big Pat are slugging it out with Mills and Czech as they all are preventing each other from getting onto the cage! The Double Jeopardy prize is dangling from the rafters waiting for someone to climb up and grab it but that is going to be a tough task for whoever pulls it off!
Deal: Shannan Hicks has LaPecell Daisy above his head and PRESS SLAMS her into the cage! He now flexes his muscles in celebration and screams at everyone in the cage!
Hicks: Y’ALL BETTER GET OUT OF MAHHH WAY BECAUSE IMMA WINNING THIS ONE, DADDY!
Storm: Nice to see Hicks is as confident as ever, but he better pay attention because Bane comes up from behind and THROWS Hicks face first into the cage!
Deal: Malaboo Dreamstone is tied up with Sin and Biz and they are letting each other have it! There will be no teamwork found in this match tonight!
*The action continues for the next several minutes with every wrestler showing out. Mills and Czech show off their legendary teamwork as they take down Big Dave and Big Pat with a combination of a Double Superkick followed by a Double Drop Kick. Big Dave and Big Pat return the favor shortly after that as they threw Mills and Czech over their shoulders, intentionally smashing Mills and Czech into each other before delivering a massive power slam to both.
Fifteen showed off his impressive skills by climbing the cage and leaping off towards Bastard Bobby with a dynamic flying shoulder tackle. Bobby was able to fight back and hit Fifteen with a Fall Away Slam into the cage. Lucy and Dan The Baptist double team Bobby and drop him with a DDT into a Curb Stomp combo, which leads to Bobby getting an unlikely assist from Cora who sends Lucy flying into the cage with an amazing Flying Head Scissors. Bobby got up and dropped DTB with a clothesline, only to find himself swarmed by Fifteen and RVN.
Sin and Biz show off their impressive teamwork against the Killjoys with Filthy Phil cheering them on from the outside. Sin, putting her announcing skills to use during the assault, perfectly narrates the ass kicking Biz and herself lay on the Killjoy’s, throwing the word bloody and some other choice words we will not repeat here at them, clearly enjoying the beating they are delivering. And of course Biz made sure to leave her mark, literally, as she bit both Alice and Dolly on their shoulders, leaving a huge bite mark on them and nearly taking a large chunk of flesh with her.
Hicks and Bane take turns smashing each other’s head into the cage, with Hicks repeatedly asking Bane “DO YOU KNOW WHO YOU’RE MESSING WITH, DADDY?”, a question Bane clearly gets tired of being asked very quickly.
Dreamstone found herself tied up with Bart and LaPercell and that fight proved far more vicious than people expected with all of them hitting what could be considered dirty moves on each other in the process.
There was no shortage of high impact moves as wrestlers such as Mills, DTB, Sin, and Big Hamish all pulling off amazing moves off of the cage well, such as Mills with a Moonsault off the cage onto the Monsters, DTB with an amazing Tornado DDT on Bobby, Sin with a Hurricanrana on Alice and Big Hamish of all people with a massive splash onto Bart the Florida Man who was all over the place during the chaos.
There were several near misses as numerous wrestlers went for the briefcase and failed. Biz came close, Lucy almost got it, RVN made a suicidal leap off of the cage and came within an inch of claiming it, and Big Dave came painfully close before missing it and crashing into several wrestler’s below.
There was no shortage of highlight reel moves, but perhaps the most shocking moment didn’t involve an attempt for the briefcase but something far more controversial involving Cora!
Deal: Cora and Lucy are battling each other tooth and nail as they are bashing each other’s head into the cage! Lucy with a martial arts kick to Cora, who responds with a spinning back fist to Lucy!
Storm: They have really torn into each other! I would love to see them face off in a regular match after this!
Deal: So would I! Lucy with a Knee Strike to Cora, but she quickly follows up with a HEAD BUTT! That knocks Lucy backwards and now Cora starts to climb the cage! She has her eyes on the briefcase as she goes but now Lucy recovers and goes after her! Lucy clocks Cora in the head and drives her head into the cage! Lucy has Cora by the mask and is SMASHING her head into the cage!
Storm: Cora fires her elbow into Lucy’s midsection and that slows her down! Cora now SHOVES Lucy and she is losing her footing! Lucy reaches out for the cage wall to prevent her from falling, but accidentally gets a hold of Cora’s mask and RIPS IT OFF AS SHE FALLS TO THE MAT …. CORA HAS BEEN UNMASKED ….
Deal: IT’S KRISTAL BALL! CORA HAS BEEN KRISTAL BALL UNDER A MASK THIS WHOLE TIME! This explains why we thought Kristal Ball was missing because she was actually disguised as CORA in that mask!
Storm: The fans are SHOCKED as they can’t believe what they just saw! Filthy Phil is FEIGNING surprise like he didn’t know what was going on! He actually yelled at Kristal Ball “WHAT ARE YOU DOING AND WHY ARE YOU WEARING CORA’S MASK!” and I call BULLSHIT!
Deal: I’m also calling BULLSHIT and so is this crowd! They are giving Filthy Phil the business as we just discovered Cora was Kristal Ball in a mask and has been made to pull DOUBLE DUTY by Phil by having her wrestle TWICE at RAGE events and HE’S collecting DOUBLE WAGES for one wrestler!
Storm: The fans are yelling at Filthy Phil and some of them are throwing their empty drink cups and food wrappers at him and are calling him a crook! Filthy Phil is trying to explain himself to the fans at ringside and that is going as poorly as you would expect!
Deal: Filthy Phil is still being pelted with garbage and OH GOD! He just got blasted by a cheese burger from an angry kid in the front row! His jacket is now COVERED with ketchup, mayonnaise, lettuce and onions and now someone takes a container of MUSTARD and SQUIRTS him with it! The fans are not happy with Filthy Phil EXPLOITING poor Kristal Ball and now he is covered in food condiments!
Storm: It serves him right and I hope Kristal Ball is at least getting her share of those wages that Filthy Phil is collecting for himself! What a SCAM ARTIST!
*The fallout from the unmasking of Cora brought a great deal of heat on Filthy Phil as even the wrestlers started calling him out for being greedy and exploiting Cora, prompting the announcers to remark that Filthy Phil is lucky he is outside of the cage while the wrestlers are inside as Filthy Phil would likely be on the receiving end of a serious beating. A few wrestlers even offered to hook Cora up with a good attorney to ensure she gets all the money she’s owed.
As for the match itself, there were several more near misses, including one by DTB who was on the top of the cage and was extremely close to grabbing the briefcase. Bobby climbed up the cage and prevented DTB from grabbing it and was able to hit DTB with the most ring shaking Bastard Bomb of his career on DTB off the cage!
RVN quickly followed Bobby up and delivered a Session Ender off of the cage and Fifteen followed that with a massive splash off of the top rope! All three of them begin working over Bobby and which led to Cora actually “running” in to help Bobby, one of the wrestlers who promised to hook her up with a good attorney, in order to attempt to fight them off.
This led to a massive brawl that saw Sin and Biz getting involved, the Killjoy’s joining in, Harmony Hardin getting involved, Hicks, Bane, Bart, Daisy as well as Monster Big Hamish. Despite Bouts Of Honor being over, it was clear the bad blood between Team Cage and Team Dare still lingered as this brawl took over almost the entire cage. While they all brawled back and forth, this left Mills, Czech, Big Dave and Big Pat alone to battle each other in a match deciding encounter.)
Deal: Big Pat has Czech up and hits him with a CHOKE SLAM! Czech bounces off the mat and Big Pat turns towards Mills who NAILS HIM WITH A SUPER KICK! Big Dave rushes at him and gets a super kick of his own! The Monsters are rocked and now Mills is climbing the cage! He has his eyes on the briefcase and there is no one in his way!
Storm: Mills is climbing the cage as fast as he can but Big Pat and Big Dave are back up and are CLIMBING after him! Mills is almost to the top of the cage, but Big Pat has him by the ankle and is trying to pull him down! Now Big Dave has the other ankle and is doing the same!
Deal: Mills is hanging onto the top of the cage for dear life as both Big Pat and Big Dave are trying to stop him from getting to the briefcase …. HERE COMES CZECH! He’s back up and is climbing the cage towards Mills!
Storm: Czech has gotten between the Monsters and ELBOWS Big Dave in the face! Now he elbows Big Pat! They lose their grip on Mills ankles now Czech climbs up and tells Mills to get on his shoulders!
Deal: Mills nods his head and now he is STANDING on Czech’s shoulders while Czech holds onto the cage! Big Pat and Big Dave once again reach for Mills as he LEAPS off of Czech’s shoulder’s just as Czech takes Big Pat and Big Dave back down to the mat with a DOUBLE CLOTHESLINE … MILLS GRABS THE BRIEFCASE IN MID AIR AND CRASHES TO THE MAT WITH IT! MILLS WINS THE DOUBLE JEOPARDY PRIZE!
**DING**DING**DING**
Stock: LADIES AND GENTLEMEN! THE WINNER OF THE DOUBLE BLOODY JEOPARDY CAGE MATCH AND THE DOUBLE JEOPARDY PRIZE …. JOE MILLS!
(Crowd reacts loudly)
Deal: WOW! WHAT AN ENDING! Joe Mills climbed on the shoulders of his long time partner Dana Czech and made an incredible leap to grab the briefcase to claim victory and the Double Jeopardy prize inside of it! Talk about TEAM WORK!
Storm: Mills is holding up the briefcase in victory and Czech rushes over to congratulate him! Czech is helping Mills to his feet as the rest of the wrestlers clear out of the cage cursing themselves out over the lost opportunity.
Deal: Mills can now restart any match at any time one time with that prize and there is no expiration date so he can use that prize ANY TIME he wants. It can be next week or next year and Mills can plot and plan how to best use it without the burden of a deadline hanging over his head. Talk about a valuable prize!
Storm: We can only guess when and where Mills will use that prize, but whenever and wherever he uses it, you know he is going to make sure he has maximum strategic advantage when he does!
Deal: Mills has been around long enough to know the benefit of such a prize and how to use it to maximum effect. Mills is parading around the cage with the briefcase in celebration as we kick off Year 22 in grand fashion!
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*Stock: The following match is for the RAGE HIGH STAKES BLOODY CHAMPIONSHIP!
(HUGE crowd pop!)
*Stock: Introducing first, from Chicago, weighing in at 254 bloody pounds, he is the reigning RAGE SCIENTIFIC SHOWCASE CHAMPION - DOUG DEVENS!!!
("Ride of the Valkyries" by Wagner plays as Doug Devens makes his way out to boos from the crowd. There is no interaction between Devens and the fans as he makes his way to the ring with his manager, Thomas Gordon.)
*Stock: And now – Ladies and bloody Gents, get ready, because …..
Standing 6’6” and weighing 236 bloody pounds, from Grand Rapids, Michigan
HERE IS…
THE RAGE HIGH STAKES CHAMPION
SCOTT GRAYSE!!!
(Lights go out in the arena, fans give a mixed reaction. The voice of Scott Grayse comes on "Judgement is coming" as "Cult" by Magnolia Park hits and the lights come back on and on the RAGEvision we see the words "C.H.A.O.S" as Grayse hits the curtain and the fans give him more cheers then boos. Scott pulls out Helen, his trusty hammer from inside the front of his pants. Grayse slides in and poses with Helen.)
Daisy: (Makes a surprise cameo appearance, says one line, and then disappears) Oooh, I'd love to see what else Scotty can pull out of his pants!!!
**DING**DING**
Deal: This is one of two matches tonight for Doug Devens. If he's smart, he'll pace himself and resist the temptation to "go mad." The shorter this match is, the more it favors him.
Storm: (Pops a Leucovorin pill to enhance his verbal skills) Indubitably, my dear Vandessa. Thomas Gordon has accompanied Devens to the ring, but Grayse's second-in-command, Kristian Bane, is conspicuous by his absence.
Deal: I noticed that too. And Grayse and Devens-- WHAT THE HELL??? SANTA CLAUS just JUMPED into the ring and SWUNG a GIANT CANDY CANE into both Devens and referee John Ellers!
Storm: Were they on the Naughty List?
Deal: I have no idea. Wait, WHY am I answering this question?!
Storm: I don't think that's the REAL Santa!!!
Deal: (Sarcastically) REALLY???
Storm: I think that's KRISTIAN BANE dressed up as Santa!
Deal: Sherlock Holmes is on the case...
Storm: I prefer to think of myself as Carmen Sandiego.
Deal: Now "Santa" Bane puts Grayse on top of Devens and shakes Ellers out of his stupor.
*Ellers: 1...2...3!
Deal: DEVENS with a shoulder up. "SANTA" can't believe it!
Storm: Now Ellers ORDERS "Santa" to the back or he'll STRIP Grayse of the High Stakes Title and AUTOMATICALLY AWARD IT to Devens.
Deal: DEVENS takes advantage of the distraction with a neckbreaker on Grayse from behind and a cover.
*Ellers: 1...2...
Deal: Grayse kicks out as Bane storms to the back.
Storm: What is Grayse doing now?
Deal: He exits the ring and grabs an iPad from one of his fans in the front row.
Storm: They call themselves the Grayselanders.
Deal: Cute. But what is Grayse doing with that iPad?
Storm: He's entering something into CHATGPT!
Deal: NOW I've seen everything. Grayse is consulting AI to determine his next move.
Storm: Will it help?
Deal: (Ducks out of the way) Grayse JUMPS onto our table and NAILS a SPLIT-LEGGED MOONSAULT from the table to INSIDE THE RING on Devens!
Storm: We've never seen THAT from Grayse before!!!
Deal: (Shrugs) I guess ChatGPT told him to do it. And Grayse with the cover...
*Ellers: 1...2...3!
Deal: Not quite!
Storm: A frustrated Grayse scrambles back to the outside and enters something into ChatGPT again.
Deal: CORKSCREW LEGDROP by Scott Grayse - always a classic - and another cover.
*Ellers: 1...2...3!
Deal: Devens gets his foot on the ropes right before the 3.
Storm: Grayse is pulling out moves we've never seen from him before.
Deal: All thanks to ChatGPT, which he's using again to determine his next step.
Storm: Now Grayse is cackling, like he saw something funny on the ChatGPT prompt, and he has a VICIOUS look in his eyes.
Deal: TESTICLE SQUEEZE by Grayse. He's laughing like a hyena at this tribute-slash-mockery of the man who stopped his title reign at 517 days.
Storm: According to ChatGPT, Devens faced Dare before in the BWFE and actually defeated him. Our current ring announcer, Robert Stock, was Devens' manager. Dare would not be seen again for quite some time.
Deal: Devens is fading fast. Grayse LETS GO, STEPS BACK, and goes for the LIGHTS OUT SUPERKICK!
Storm: But Gordon TRIPS Grayse, GRABS Ellers, and THROWS the iPad to Devens behind Ellers' back!
Deal: Devens CLOCKS Grayse in the head with the iPad! And it malfunctions on contact, with Siri now repeating "DON'T GO MAD!" in a male British voice.
*Ellers: 1...2...3!
**DING**DING**DING**
*Stock: The winner of the match and NEEEEEEEEEEW RAGE HIGH STAKES CHAMPION - DOUG DEVENS!!!
Deal: Devens gets out of there QUICKLY as he now has to concentrate on Nightwalker.
Storm: The fans are booing the result. They're 100% in support of Grayse in this one.
Deal: Be that as it may, Doug Devens now possesses the belt that allows him to trade it in for a shot at any title he wants in RAGE.
Storm: If that is what he wants to do.
Deal: Scott Grayse held the High Stakes Championship for SEVERAL MONTHS and NEVER cashed it in. A missed opportunity to face Daniel Dare one more time? We'll never know. Because Doug Devens now holds the title, and that makes the Church an ESPECIALLY dangerous threat!
~~~
Deal: Once again Dare has his knives out and this time it’s for Harvey Adams.. Not only does Harvey find himself in a Loser Leaves RAGE Match, but he’s facing his daughters!
Storm: Yep, that is pure evil – or genius, depending on which side of the cosmos you’re sitting.
Deal: This must be horrible for ALL the competitors. Either Harvey Adams goes or both of his daughters do!
Storm: And there’s no way Stinker is going to let that happen. He’d sooner put salt on his corn flakes than let two lovely earners like Sweet FA and Tuppy go.
Deal: Yes, He’s already seen his income cut as Cora was revealed to be Kristal Ball! Anyway, enough about him, let’s pass things over to Stock as this one is about to get under way.
Stock: Righto, listen up, you bloody lot! This next bloody match is a “LOSER LEAVES RAGE MATCH”! Too bloody right it is. And just WHICH sod is bloody leaving? Well it’ll be EITHER….
Ladies and bloody gents – especially you gents, RAGE is now proper bloody proud to bring you – with a combined weight of an earth-shattering and totally incredible 235 bloody pounds; it’s T'n'T! - Lucky Tuppy and Tiffany "Sweet FA" Adams - The Sweet T’s!!
To the accompaniment of Neil Diamond - Sweet Caroline (Audio) Tuppy and Tiff (SFA) emerge through the curtain. Both blondes smile excitedly as they wave to the fans. The waves change to arm sways as they lead the fans into chanting the chorus along with the added “so good!” thrown in.
The girls are ‘dressed’ in plunging neckline one pieces which have absolutely no sides to them whatsoever. Sweet FA has pink lightning bolts on hers and Tuppy has blue ones. They both wear white cowboy boots with the same coloured lightning bolts.
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They strut down to the ring blowing kisses to the crowd, pausing occasionally for pictures.
Once in the ring they make a point of shaking the referee’s hand before taking their places in their corner, still smiling.
Stock: Bloody hell! OR!!!…. facing them…. hailing from Pittsburg, PA and weighing in at 285 bloody pounds, he is...HARVEY ADAMS!
("Harder, Faster, Better, Stronger " hits as Adams strolls to the ring like he owns the place….which he pretty much does. He enters the ring and poses as white pyro goes off over his head.)
Deal: And both girls rush over to give their dad a hug!
Storm: They’re probably secreting weapons on him so that he gets disqualified.
Deal: They are NOT! Besides, in those outfits those bimbos couldn’t possibly secrete anything.
Storm: Ah, but...no, that’s a fair point actually.
Deal: Terry Dale is our match official. He’s good to go and calls for the bell.
**DING**DING**
Storm: And …. nothing.
Deal: No, the girls back up and decide that they are going to tag as that’s the fair ‘Super Face Megastar’ thing to do. Harvey though won’t hear of it. He’s telling them to BOTH stay in the ring. Filthy Phil is loudly seconding that, pointing out that there was nothing in the rules about it being a tag match. Nerison has a word with Stock.
Storm: Yeah and Stock says that BOTH girls HAVE TO BE IN THE RING as that’s what Dare intended.
Deal: Tuppy apologises to Dale AND Harvey as she gets back into the ring. There’s STILL no action though.
Storm: And that’s not good enough for these fans OR for Stock. He’s telling them that if they don’t start NOW then all THREE will be LOSERS and kicked out. Adams immediately charges! Running clothesline. That flattens Tiffany. Tuppy darts forward to Spear Harvey, but he bends to catch her around the middle and Suplexes her over ONTO Tiff!
Storm: He ain’t messing around. It makes sense. If the girls AND him were going to be kicked out he may as well fight to save one of them – himself.
Deal: Let’s not forget that Adams only discovered he had a daughter – Tiffany, this year. So they aren’t exactly that close. As to Tuppy, she’s an adopted daughter. On the other hand, both girls are very impressed with Adams and do indeed seems to love him as the father he is. Then again, they aren’t the sharpest tools in the box.
Storm: Now Adams drops to pin BOTH!
Dale: ONE! - TWO!!
Deal: And Stinker has Rakshasa reach in and pull Adams backwards by the ankle! The girls both throw up an arm, but whether they’d have been in time is now academic.
Storm: Now normally Adams would be going off on one about that, but he’s shrugging it off. He stands and waits for both girls to stand. They then do Rock-Paper-Scissors for absolutely no reason that I can determine and Tuppy runs in to attack with a Missile Drop Kick - a REAL one! Harvey is knocked back into the ropes. He rebounds and jumps over Tuppy to charge at Tiff – who turns away to cover her face! NO! It’s a back kick!
Storm: And it catches Harvey square in the balls!
Deal: Harvey doubles and folds to his knees. Tiff turns around – horrified and runs over to apologise.
Storm: She should be attacking him not saying soothing words!
Deal: And that’s exactly what Stinker is telling her. He’s pounding a fist into the other palm and shouting at the two bimbos that this is their livelihoods at stake. And his!
Storm: It’s a fair point.
Deal: And Harvey suddenly strikes to drop Tiff with a jaw-breaker! In comes Tuppy! Running knee to the jaw!
Storm: And Stinker is slapping the apron in relief. Seems his bimbos may have finally woken up. Of course, how long they stay awake is an entirely different matter.
Deal: Adams drops backwards and Sweet FA twines her legs around his head!
Storm: That’s a proper Triangle Hold is that! A REAL submission move! How in the name of Neil “By Gawd” Puller did she do that?
Deal: Not a little ironic that Harvey has been tutoring these girls and now he’s seeing just how much they’ve learnt first hand. Oh, now Tuppy has the other arm and is applying a nasty wrist lock!
Storm: And those HURT!
Deal: Yeah, Harvey is suddenly up against it and try as he might can’t liberate himself. NO! He manages to pull out of Tuppy’s grasp, but she’s straight back on the arm and now seeking to hyper extend the elbow!
Storm: Looks like Harvey decided to teach them the extra painful moves.
Deal: And he’s certainly feeling it. Dale goes to a knee and asks - Does he quit!
Storm: Nope. He’s using his legs to crab around. He may be being throttled and faced with a broken arm, but he still weighs more than both bimbos combined!
Deal: Yes and he’s using that extra muscle to swivel around and – Foot to the ropes!
Storm: He did it!
Deal: Dale calls for the break and the two girls immediately release Harvey.
Storm: Stinker sure liked that – better than ice cold milk on his corn flakes, but NOT the clean break. He’s trying to convince those girls that they need to keep those holds on to the last second. Not sure he’s getting through to them though.
Deal: They’re bimbos. There’s very little chance that he is.
Storm: Yeah. That True Legend Harvey Adams is back up and applauding his girls’ efforts. Huh. Anyone would think that he didn’t want to win.
Deal: Or, it could be mind games: lull the pair into a false sense of security and then strike. With those two, that wouldn’t be difficult at all.
Storm: True. That’s probably it. See? He’s pretending to struggle for breath.
Deal: But they aren’t attacking, despite Stinker’s urgent entreaties. They’re telling him that it wouldn’t be fair and that Super Face Megastars never do stuff that’s unfair. Yeah, that went down real well with Phil.
Storm: But Harv darts forward! He scoops Tuppy up and DUMPS her! Now he rolls her up as Tiff is still arguing with Stinker!
Dale: ONE! - TWO!! -TH’
Deal: Sweet FA! She leaps in to crash into Harvey and break it up!
Storm: And Stinker is wiping the sweat from his brow. That was CLOSE.
Deal: All three roll to their feet. Tiff checks on her ‘sister’ and they are again good to go. Harvey waits in the middle of the ring. Tiff circles one side of him, Tuppy on the other. They both rush in and Harv steps back to neatly direct their heads – TOGETHER!
Storm: Damn fine Double Noggin Knocker there. True Legend standard was that.
Deal: The girls are reeling. Harv trips Tiff. She lands hard on her ass. He then grabs Tuppy. Across his shoulders and -
Storm: Samoan Drop!
Deal: He bridges!
Dale: ONE! - TWO!! -TH’
Deal: Again! Tiff gets in there in time. This time with a Twisting Bodyslam. Okay, she’s really NOT that big and it wasn’t what you’d call an emphatic slam, but it was enough and that’s what matters.
Storm: Hey! Look at that! Tuppy just slid to the side and grabbed one of Harv’s legs!
Deal: Tiff grabs the other! They peel them back over his head. They have him pinned!
Storm: Schoolboyed!
Dale: ONE! - TWO!! -THR’
Deal: Kick out!! Harvey powers out of that scattering both girls.
Storm: Yeah, and Stinker again slaps the apron in frustration, but that was close AND actual teamwork; not True Legend teamwork, but teamwork nonetheless.
Deal: Everyone is back on their feet. Adams is now smiling. He takes up a sideways, defensive stance and beckons his daughters to him. Tiff rushes in and jumps! Missile Drop Kick!
Storm: Misses! Adams was NEVER gonna get caught by that.
Deal: No, but as he twists aside Tuppy slides in to upend him!
Storm: That was just plain sneaky.
Deal: But Adams drops on top of her and still smiling pins her arms to the mat! She’s pinned!
Dale: ONE! -
Storm: See that? True Legend skill, is that.
Dale: TWO!! -
Storm: No way is she shifting Harvey. He’s twice her weight, vastly experienced and has ALL the True Legend skills. She’s toast.
Dale: THR’
Deal: Tiff! Sweet FA slams into him, grabs his head and rolls over to drag him off Tuppy- who immediately pops back up. Harvey rolls with the impact and flings Tiff into the ropes, He rises to a knee ready to follow up, but Tuppy connects with a lariat!
Storm: Yeah, she’s a sneaky one alright….for a bimbo.
Deal: Adams pitches forward. Tiff just manages to spread her legs wide so that Harvey misses them and his head hits the deck instead. Tiff scoots forward to sit on the back of his head!
Storm: She’ll never get a pin like that, but the fans don’t care. Those outfits are totally thong backed.
Deal: Hold on, Tuppy is trying to fold Adams’ legs. She is! She pulls his legs up then bends them at the knees to pass the feet to Tiff, who tucks them under her arms! Just LOOK at Adams’ bent back now!
Storm: A submission? They’re actually going for a submission?
Deal: Looks that way as Tuppy now sits, her back pressed against Adams’ thighs so her can’t kick out! And his back is being folded in half! Okay, look, those bimbos are pole dancers. Their backs fold like paper, but Harvey’s? Not so much. That looks seriously painful.
Storm: Yeah, positively unnatural! Come on, Harv, you’ve made your girls look good. There’s no need to drag things out any longer; so kick out already!
Deal: Dale is right there. He kneels to check on Harvey. Does he quit?
Storm: And end his career? Are you from Barsoom? No, if anyone is going to quit it’s one of those bimbos. Seriously RAGE doesn’t need so many bimbos. We could lose those two and not even notice. Harvey Adams? He’s a True Legend! You don’t go around losing True Legends. That’s not just careless, that’s unforgivable!
Deal: Don’t panic. Yet. Harvey isn’t tapping.
Storm: I knew he wouldn’t.
Deal: But he’s not breaking free either, but how can he?
Storm: With True Legend power! That’s how.
Deal: Stinker is yelling at Tuppy to brace harder and push against Harvey’s knees. At the same time he demands that Tiff lean back.
Storm: That’s a LOT of instruction for those two. They’ll never be able to -
Deal: HE TAPS! HARVEY ADAMS TAPS OUT!!!
Storm: NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!
**DING**DING**DING**
Stock: Ladies and bloody Gents, you WINNERS and NOT leaving RAGE – The SWEET T’s – Tiffany “Sweet FA” Adams and Tuppence “Tuppy” Banglarron-Adams! Which bloody means ….HARVEY ADAMS IS THE BLOODY LOSER AND MUST LEAVE RAGE!!!
Deal: The fans are in shock.
Storm: I’M in shock, never mind them!
Deal: Daniel Dare must be cackling his socks off right now. Harvey Adams is OUT of Rage and at the hands of his own daughters! They quickly release that savage pin and groaning Harvey rolls to his left. Both girls kneel there, looking at him in shock, while outside the ring Filthy Phil punches the air in delight. Harvey tests his back and then slowly stands.
Fans: HAR-VEY! HAR-VEY! HAR-VEY! HAR-VEY!
Deal: Now tears rolling down their faces, Tiff and Tuppy rush forward to embrace him. He in turn hugs them. There’s no animosity, no recriminations, no argument. Harvey then leans over each in turn to kiss the top of their head and then peels them off him so he can RAISE THEIR ARMS! Harvey Adams is PROUD of his daughters.
Storm: Hold on, common sense is prevailing. He’s calling for a mic. It’s always wise to hear a True Legend speak. So here’s where we get the killer twist. You just KNOW that Adams always has a killer twist in store.
Adams: Thank you. Thank you all. It’s been FUN. It’s been WILD. It’s been MEMORABLE.
Fans: HAR-VEY! HAR-VEY! HAR-VEY! HAR-VEY!
Adams: It was GOOD. BUT, but it’s time for me to move on AND….
Fans: HAR-VEY! HAR-VEY! HAR-VEY! HAR-VEY!
Adams: I can do so happily knowing that RAGE has a positive future. It does, because you are LOOKING AT THAT FUTURE! My daughters; Tiffany and Tuppence. Let me tell you – no father could be prouder. HERE! Here is future!!
Deal: Harvey raises the hands of his daughters in victory!
Fans: A-DAMS! A-DAMS! A-DAMS! A-DAMS!
Deal: Now all three Adams are smiling. Both girls reach up on tip toes to kiss their father’s cheek.
Storm: Damn it. It’s so emotional – reminds me of the Silverstar family reunion.
Deal: We’ve just witnessed the end of an era and possibly the dawning of a new one. An impressive performance – In a handicap match it has to be remembered, but still – perhaps this IS an indicator of things to come. As to Harvey Adams, we wish him every success and happiness in whatever he decides to do next.
Storm: Too right! True Legends never die. Just ask Buddy Meyers.
Deal: And now it’s time to turn the dial, all the way to BRUTAL. Yes. It’s Bare Knuckles time.
Storm: Bring it on! Who doesn’t love some extreme violence with their corn flakes?
Stock: And NOW! Ladies and bloody Gents, it’s time for some serious bloody carnage as we put the RAGE Bare Knuckles Championship on the bloody line! Your challenger…..MONSTER BIG BLOODY TEL!!!
(Monster by Automatic plays as the fans start booing with Monster Big Tel walking to the ring with a purpose.)
Stock: And here is your reigning bloody champion…. for those of you of a delicate disposition, for those with a weak bloody heart and any children watching – look away NOW, because - Standing 5’10” in her stripper bloody heels and weighing in at 115 pounds – Here is – THE BOOTSLUT!
My Mind Still Speaks by Misery Loves Company hits and the curtain parts. Vile pulls out a large, wheeled suitcase. She stands it vertically in the middle of the ramp and then unzips it. The Bootslut crawls out. She pulls from the case a plastic bottle of cola. She shakes it frantically in time with the music, then opens it spraying the crowd who jeer and boo. Uncaring, The Bootslut rubs the beer bottle lasciviously against her pussy before raising it to her mouth to vulgarly lick the bottle and drink what remains. She then retrieves a pile of brown paper bags. To the massive boos of the crowd she struts down to the ring passing out bags to the ‘ugly’ fans so that they can put them on their hideous faces. She spits out the cola in a wild spray at the first fan to complain. Laughing, she moves on only to pause halfway to thrust her tits at some unsuspecting fan. She insults his manhood, hands him the last bag and then turns away to a chant of “ZIP IT!” from the crowd.
In entering the ring The Bootslut makes a point of sliding back and forth along the middle rope so that it rubs against her pussy before stepping in to grind her exposed ass against the turnbuckle. After which she strides over to the ref and grabs their groin only to quickly release the hold laughing at the ‘nothing’ that was there. Finally she takes to her corner.
Deal: As charming and sophisticated as ever.
Storm: I think she may be part fish.
Deal: I dread to ask….why?
Storm: They don’t wear clothes either.
Deal: Right. But there’s no escaping the fact that The Bootslut IS to all intents and purposes, naked. The few strategically places pieces of electrical tape that she’s “wearing” hardly qualify as clothing.
Storm: But she is wearing a hood!
Deal: Yeah, that can be zipped shut. Not the smartest choice. You have to believe that Stinker had a hand in all that.
Storm: OR – she really IS a slut: one that doesn’t eat all her corn flakes. They’re the worst.
Deal: Tom Nerison is our referee and he doesn’t look at all impressed with the Bootslut’s antics so far. Something tells me she’s going to need a LOT of antics tonight as Big Tel measures 6’1” and weighs in at a formidable 330 pounds. That’s almost three times the muscle that she has! Plus, while she is technically only giving away 3” in height, that’s only due to those ridiculously tall spiked heels. Without them, I guess she’d be about 5’4”. So no way does she have his reach. Still, she is totally ruthless, so if I were Tel, I wouldn’t underestimate her.
**DING**DING**
Deal: There’s the bell and Big Tell immediately charges. It’s a Running Clothesline that -
Storm: Misses! She ducked and rolled.
Deal: Luckily for her or this would have been a VERY short fight. Now Tel wastes no time. He spins around, growls at the naked girl and barrels forward once again.
Storm: He jumps, twists and -
Deal: Senton Bomb! NO! She again rolls aside.
Storm: Well, she sure ain’t running; not in them boots.
Deal: Tel picks himself up. His mood is NOT improving. He takes a more measured approach now, stalking her, using those long arms to full effect, seeking to cut off any escape. And she rolls FORWARDS! Forwards to slam a foot into his balls! And just listen to this place. The sound of groaning fills it.
Storm: Everyone felt that! Except Stinker – he’s cheering like crazy.
Deal: And not the Bootslut. Tel doubles. She rolls back and kicks straight up! A dagger-like heel stabs across his cheek!
Storm: He’s cut and it’s a nasty one!
Deal: Tel staggers back still doubled in pain from that savage kick to the vitals. The Bootslut stands, saunters forward and rolls her head around. That thick braid whirls around and – with a flick of the head she slams that weight at the end into the side of his head!
Storm: Right on the temple!
Deal: Tel stumbles. He drops to a knee. His arms flail to the side. I don’t think he even knows where he is right now, but a hand finds the ropes and he pulls himself towards them. The Bootslut calmly follows. She steps, spins and a Spinning kick rakes across his chest!
Storm: Those heels are pure evil! She cut him AGAIN! Yeah, much to Stinker’s delight.
Deal: Yes, Tel now has a long line seeping blood right across his chest. And she’s not finished! She spins again to – NO! It was a fake. Tel buys it bringing up both arms to block, but instead she stamps down! That spike heel goes right THROUGH the toe of his boot!
Storm: Let’s hope he’s part Dalgurnian and only has 3 toes, otherwise he just lost some.
Deal: Tel hops back. The Bootslut strikes again – Bellringer. Tel is stunned! She slides out between the ropes to walk along the apron. She slaps her bare ass and flicks off the fans before taking up position directly behind Big Tel at the corner and …
Storm: Tag Rope! She’s looped the tag rope around his neck!
Deal: And is now doing her absolute damnedest to strangle him! Tel is quickly turning red.
Storm: And not because he’s mad – which he probably is.
Deal: Tel is trying to pull the cord free, but she has it so tight that he simply cannot get his meaty fingers under it! He’s waning! He’s sinking down! Can she have totally DOMINATED and HUMILIATED Big Tel so quickly?
Storm: Sure looks that way to me. What was that you said underestimating? Every inter-galactic space pirate knows that you NEVER underestimate a naked girl with a hood on. It’s just not done.
Deal: I’ll just take your word for it.
Storm: You should!
Deal: Tel is dropping right down. He’s now sitting on the bottom rope and that seems to be the only thing that’s keeping upright. Well, that and the cord that’s cutting so deeply into his neck. Nerison raises an arm. It drops!
Storm: Probably because he’s stopped breathing. That’ll do it most times.
Deal: Again Nerison raises an arm – the other. And that….
Storm: Falls! He is DONE! TOAST! FINISHED! Let this be a lesson to the entire roster; no one messes with a naked girl that wears a hood!
Deal: I can’t believe it. Of all the ways I thought that this match would play out, this most assuredly, wasn’t one of them.
Storm: That’s because you didn’t consult me beforehand.
Deal: And now Nerison tries the arm one more time. If this falls, so will Big Tel. The Bootslut will release the cord and he’ll fall to lie there for the inevitable 10 count. He lifts the arm – AND IT SHOOTS UP AND BACK. He grabs Boots’ braid and drags her over the ropes! He slams her down onto the mat in front of him and then stamps down on her tits!
Storm: BIG target, and luckily he used his good foot.
Deal: Boots bounces, cringes and rolls away covering her breasts as Tel slumps back. That took everything he had and now he’s gulping in great lungfuls of air. You have to wonder if he regrets his choice now. Tel finished sixth in BOH and that permitted him to make a choice. He elected to face The Bootslut for the Bare Knuckles belt.
Storm: He should have taken that Double Jeopardy prize instead. At least then he’d still have all his toes.
Deal: The Bootslut gets up and asks Nerison to check her tits! He looks very uncertain. She presses herself against him and – SHOVES HIM - backwards into Tel!
Storm: No Disqualifications in Bare Knuckles, as Buddy Meyers always said.
Deal: As Tel pushes Nerison aside The Bootslut grabs the top rope and JUMPS to send both feet into Tel’s head!
Storm: He’ll be BLIND!
Deal: NO! Tel JUST squirms aside and then lunges to grab her by the throat. He pulls her in to – NO!! She knees him in the balls. Tel groans, but STILL somehow grabs HER groin to LIFT HER! Over the ropes he dumps her!
Storm: To bounce down off the apron. Lucky those big tits broke her fall.
Deal: Now Big Tel permits himself a grimace of pain. Two deep breaths and he’s good to go. Damn, that is one tough man. He’s completely ignoring all those cuts and bruises.
Storm: But he IS limping. Losing toes tends to do that though.
Deal: Now Boots gets back to her high heeled feet, but Tel drops down and snatches up a chair! She sees that and pulls an axe handle out from under the ring! Tel limps around. She can’t ruin; so even that pace is enough to catch her. Now he draws back, swings and -
Storm: BLAM!
Deal: She met the chair with the axe handle! It dented the chair! Oh, but Tel quickly reverses and slams the dented chair into her shoulder sending her crashing into the apron! She immediately pushes away from the apron – and gets clobbered across the back of the head! Down she goes.
Storm: Yeah, but only to all fours. She’s tough too.
Deal: Tel boots her in the ribs. That sends her almost UNDER the apron. She twists though and hammers the end of the axe handle down onto his injured foot! More blood spurts out! Tel howls in pain and hops back. Boots pulls herself fully out from the apron curtain and advances on Tel. She brings the handle back for a home run hit and – SWINGS!
Storm: BLAMMO!! That’s bigger than a BLAM, just in case you were wondering.
Deal: Tel met that swing with one of his own and it sends her axe handle spinning away. And the chair BREAKS! Tel casts it aside and limps forward to grab her by that braid. He hammers her head into the top of the barrier! She falls back – stunned. Tel SPITS on her – to cheers form the crowd. Seems they have a favorite and it’s not her.
Storm: Well, she is naked AND wearing a hood. That’s always a No-No.
Deal: Tel limps off – off to pull a table from under the ring. He slides it into the ring and it’s followed by a chair! The fans are getting real loud now, but LOOK! The Bootslut is back up and pulls a large bag from under the ring – a bag of -
Storm: Nails! Just look, some of them are poking through the bag!
Deal: Boots clambers back into the ring, bag in hand. Tel follows – with a bicycle chain in hand!
Storm: Nasty!
Deal: Very. The two unflinchingly head to the centre of the ring. Tel swings the chain!
Storm: Ducked!
Deal: Now she swings the bag! Tel sways back and the weight of the bag spins her around. It must be really difficult trying to keep your balance wearing heels like those.
Storm: And Tel whips her ass!
Deal: Blood flies! She spins around to again swing the bag- right into the side of Tel’s face!
Storm: What face???? She ripped most of it away!
Deal: The left side of Tel’s face is just a mask of blood now. You can see bits of flesh hanging off! And Tel slowly turns back to LASH her across the tits!
Storm: In fairness she was thrusting them in his direction.
Deal: They’re cut! More blood sprays around. And Tel swings again ripping a line across her stomach! A fourth! He pulls back for another, fourth strike that – NO!! She snaps out a kick! That stabs the knee! Tel’s leg buckles and he falls into -
Storm: - The bag of nails! She’s picking him apart – first the foot, now the knee! Hey, and Stinker is loving this.
Deal: And she’s paying a heavy price for it, but she determinedly swings that bag AGAIN – NO! Tel catches it! He shoves it forward into her face! I hope for her sake that the hood protected her. Oh, but Tel rips the bag out of her hands and tosses it aside. Now he wraps the bike chain around his fist and PUNCHES her in the side of the head! She’s down!
Storm: Just a lot. But hey! Look, she’s pushing back up.
Deal: And Tel grabs her head and slams his good knee into the side of it. That drops her! Nerison steps in for the count.
Nerison: 1 – 2 – 3
Storm: Well, Tel ain’t waiting around. He’s real busy setting up that table.
Nerison: 4 – 5 – 6
Deal: And not just that. He’s emptied the contents of that bag all over it!
Storm: Wow. Not just nails. There are tacks, screws, bolts, screwdrivers and ...is that a trowel?
Deal: It is. No wonder that bag did so much damage to Tel.
Nerison: 7 – 8 -
Deal: And she’s up! Boots shakes her head and snatches up the chair that Tel had pushed in. Tel turns from admiring his work.
Storm: It IS good work.
Deal: And gets to eat chair! Down he goes and she hammers away at his head – again and again! Now she pushes the end of the chair into his throat and LEANS on it. She’s standing ON him and those heels are really digging in!
Storm: She almost strangled him last time. Looks like she’s out to finish the job here.
Deal: Again Tel is turning all shades of red and purple and – oh! He reaches up to grab her by the tits and twists both savagely!
Storm: That’s her fault for having them almost in his face.
Deal: Tel continues to crush and twist. She shouts out in pain. She raises a foot to stamp down on his – NO! Tel twists to throw her sideways across the ring. He rolls over gagging and coughing. Boots meanwhile rolls onto her knees and then slowly straightens. Those boobs of hers sure have taken a battering tonight. But Tel is still struggling for breath. She approaches. Spin Kick! That pointed toe stabs into the side of his head. He drops and she….oh no.
Storm: She is sitting on his face!
Deal: With her legs trapping his arms. Looks like she doesn’t a repetition of what just happened. Tel is thrashing, trying to get free, but she leans right over his head giving him no ready target. Still Tel tries. He – ROLLS! Tel rolls her over, but she’s like a limpet, refusing to let go! Tel rolls again and – stops. He’s out of breath! She may have done it here. Slowly she releases and |Nerison starts to count.
Nerison: 1 – 2 – 3
Storm: What a way to go. I’m betting Big Tel never expected this.
Nerison: 4 – 5 – 6
Deal: I doubt it. But look, his breathing has been relentlessly targeted all fight. He’s a big man that needs a LOT of oxygen and The Bootslut has repeatedly restricted that.
Nerison: 7 – 8 – 9
Deal: What a match and what a finish. The Bootslut retains in remarkable fashion to –
Nerison: TE’-
Deal: NO! Tel throws an arm up! Boots can’t believe it. She telling Nerison that – well, I won’t repeat her words. Let’s just say she’s questioning his ability to count.
Storm: Well, it WAS real close.
Deal: She’s livid about this and is letting Nerison know it. And Tel! He fires a forearm up between her legs, lifting her off her feet! As she lands he pulls her in – Backbreaker! He turns her over for a Gut Buster! He staggers back, gathering more air, more energy. Boots slowly peels herself up off the mat.
Storm: She’s still in better shape than him.
Deal: Tel swings his good foot! A boot under the jaw sends her spinning back across the ring! Now he limps over to grab her. He pulls her in and – NO! Eye rake! Now she slithers behind him to loop her long braid around his neck!
Storm: More choking! Hey, it’s a tactic that’s definitely paid off. No way can Big Tel survive another throttling.
Deal: I think that you’re right and so does Tel. He’s frantically back-pedalling, even with that bad foot. He crushes her into a corner, pulls out and backs in sharply – and again! Still she clings on.
Storm: Four! FIVE! SIX!!! that did it.
Deal: Bi Tel stumbles forward again struggling for air and just LOOK at all the marks around his blood stained neck! It looks like he’s been HUNG – repeatedly! But those crushing body blocks seem to have winded The Bootslut too. It looks like a matter of who recovers the fastest.
Storm: She’s up!
Deal: He’s up! Boots steps in and swing a boot at his balls! CAUGHT! Tel catches it and pulls her in for a short arm clothesline – using the leg. Boots almost falls, but Tel pulls her back in. Head Butt! Blood sprays but Tel doesn’t care. Now he – CHOKESLAMS her! He stamps on her gut and then pulls her up and over with an Arm Drag!
Storm: That’ll leave a stain for sure.
Deal: Tel seems to be working on pure adrenaline right now. Honestly, I’m not sure how he’s still standing and The Bootslut just keeps getting back up, no matter what he does to her. OH! Tel slumps. He drops to a knee. Looks like that adrenaline just evaporated. Boots senses her chance. Pulls herself up and starts to roll her head. Just look at that weight spinning around. That is going to do some serious damage when it hits!
Storm: Yeah, that thing is EVIL.
Deal: In she steps to – CHAIR! Tel snatches the chair up and SWINGS it! To smash her in the head! She drops. Tel crawls over and … damn.
Storm: Wow.
Deal: He just closed the zips! Now The Bootslut can’t effectively speak and certainly can’t see!
Crowd: ZIP IT! ZIP IT! ~clap-clap-clap~ ZIP IT! ZIP IT! ~clap-clap-clap~
Storm: Well, in my expert opinion I’d have to say that that is going to make matters harder for her.
Deal: Tel links his hands high overhead and slams them down onto her battered and bleeding chest!
Storm: He may have broken some ribs there!
Deal: Now Tel stands. He pulls her up and – POWERBOMB! Boots doesn’t know where she is right now. She fumbling,. Trying to find the zipper and Tel is immediately back at her. Up she goes – Hesitation Suplex!
Storm: Straight through the table – tacks, nails, screws, bolts and those other tools! Stuff flies all over!
Deal: And he follows that with a big chair shot to the head! And he’s not finished! He lifts her up and just LOOK at all that stuff embedded into her flesh! Monster Lock straight back down onto the chair, the nails and ruined table! He stamps HARD on her head! Now he staggers bent – totally spent. He drops to a knee as Nerison counts.
Nerison: 1 – 2 – 3
Storm: Hmm… looks to me like she’s definitely not moving. Of course she could be playing possum. Apparently naked women in hoods do that a lot. That’s what Neil Puller says.
Nerison: 4 – 5 – 6
Deal: Those were brutal, savage hits. I don’t see how anyone could survive those.
Nerison: 7 – 8 – 9
Deal: And let’s not forget that she’s still effectively blindfolded, but Stinker is telling her to “stop bloody messin’ about and get back up”.
Deal: Lots of sympathy there then.
Nerison: TEN!!!!
**DING**DING**DING**
Stock: Ladies and bloody Gents, your bloody WINNER and NEW RAGE BARE KNUCKLES CHAMPION!! - MONSTER BIG BLOODY TEL!!!!
Deal: A popular winner. He seems to have a gift for ending Bare Knuckles reigns. I believe he did the same to Nightwalker.
Storm: Yep, that’s what Neil Puller said too.
Deal: Tel holds up the belt and takes in the cheers of the crowd. Oh, but as he turns the knee buckles and he winces. He looks down on the battered and bloody form of the Bootslut – who is just starting to move again. She rolls onto her knees and HE BATTERS HER WITH THE BELT!
Storm: And she’s down again!
Deal: Now Tel angrily pries that weight from her hair, holds it in his hand to – close the hand into a fist and punch her in the jaw!
Storm: Yeah see how much she likes it!
Deal: And now he peels her backwards to get a better hold of – THE HOOD! Big Tel is looking to unmask The Bootslut!
Storm: Quite right too! I told you – I told you: never trust a naked lady in a hood.
Deal: Stinker is telling his Security team to step in and stop him, but they are rather spread out and not currently close to the ring. Getting that hood off is proving REALLY difficult – so Tel uses …. TIN SNIPS! He’s cut through the tube at the top that holds her hair and then peels the whole thing down!
Storm: Huh. That can’t be right.
Deal: WHAT!? It’s Kristal Ball! I don’t believe it. Stinker has used that girl under her own name and then masked her to ALSO COMPETE as La Reina Corazon – aka Cora AND as The Bootslut! This has the fans VERY upset! They’d been CHEERING for Kristal and Cora and HATING The Bootslut – only to find - IT’S THE SAME PERSON!
Storm: Wild. Stinker claims THREE salaries for the same girl.
Deal: No wonder we never saw all three at the same time! Not that Big Tel cares. He pulls her up by that braid to show the fans exactly who it is and what happens to people who get in his way! Now he drops her like so much dirty laundry and limps out of the ring.
Storm: By GAWD! As Neil puller would say.
Deal: Year 22 is certainly not short on shocks and surprises and I’m sure that there are even more to come.
Storm: And they’ll probably be coming once the trash is cleared out of the ring.
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DEAL: Fans it is now time for the RAGE Gauntlet Tag Title Match as we see history-making champions Thee Storm, the duo of Lady Giant and Crazy Jenna taking on the team of “Action” Jay Jackson and Gemini, who find themselves challenging thanks to their placing in the Bouts of Honor.
STORM: While both teams might be loved by the crowd, it’ll be up to one to show that killer instinct to leave with the titles.
DEAL: Let’s go to the ring for our introductions!
*STOCK: This bloody match is scheduled for one bloody fall and is for the bloody RAGE Gauntlet Tag Titles! Introducing the challengers, they are the team of “ACTION” JAY JACKSON AND GEMINI!!!
(The fans erupt into cheers as Back In The Game by Airbourne begins to play while the numbers 1, 2, 5, 10, 100, 1000 and higher appear on a rolling counter that increases in speed the higher the numbers get. Eventually the numbers stop counting and the counter explodes on the RAGE-Vision replaced by the words WELCOME TO THE BUDDY LIST with the Yin-Yang symbol behind it. This then merges into the opening guitar riff of “Ain’t No Love in Oklahoma” By Luke Combs.
A series of explosions go off by the entrance way, leaving a large cloud of smoke behind. As the smoke disappears the duo of Gemini and Jackson are greeted with a thunderous pop from the fans and begins heading towards the ring. They are accompanied by Homeless Don and make their way to the ring, exchanging words of strategy as they climb in. Each takes a turnbuckle and raise their arms as the fans continue to cheer.)
*STOCK: And their opponents…
(The arena goes black. Lightning strikes and the thunder BOOMS.)
*STOCK:Ladies and bloody gentlemen now entering the arena Crazy Jenna and Lady Giant. Together they are the history bloody making TCW AND RAGE heavyweight tag team champions....THEE STORM!!!!
(FANS GIVE A HUGE POP!!! Thee Storm stalks slowly to the ring. Both women climb to the top of opposite corners they call their lighthouses. They cheer on their fans. Thee Storm climbs down and readies for the match to begin.)
**DING**DING**
DEAL: Here we go!! Jenna and Jackson start things off, and it’s speed versus speed right out of the gate with these two. Jackson takes Jenna down with a crisp arm drag, Jenna pops up and answers with a lightning-fast headscissors. Jackson flips through, lands on his feet, and the two freeze for half a second and you can tell there’s a bit of respect there, and the fans reward both with a huge pop.
STORM: Looks like Gemini is calling for the tag though, and Jackson obliges. Giant offers a tag to Jenna, but Jenna seems to say in a minute. Giant smiles and nods, and in steps Gemini.
DEAL: Jenna lashes out with a kick, and Gemini takes a few, but he absorbs Jenna’s kicks, checks one, and sweeps her leg out from under her. Jenna scrambles to her feet while Gemini attempts an armbar, but Jenna avoids it, rolls, and dives to her corner, making the tag, and in comes Giant!
STORM: Jenna might be speed, but with Lady Giant in, now the power game begins. Lady Giant bulldozes Gemini with a shoulder block that sends him down to the mat. She hauls him up for a delayed vertical suplex, holding him aloft as the crowd counts along before slamming him down. Cover, one.. two… but that’s it says referee Terry Dale.
DEAL: Both get to their feet and Gemini delivers a few kicks, keeping Lady Giant at range, but then she is able to slip a kick and lock up, headlock on Gemini, Gemini whips her into the ropes. Gemini goes for a leapfrog but that’s a pretty big ask, and instead he’s caught by Lady Giant and dumped with an overhead belly-to-belly suplex!
STORM: Gemini lands hard and the fans applaud the move by Giant, but there’s also a contingent behind Gemini, and he gets to a knee holding his lower back, but he’s close to the corner, and in tags Jackson. A quick tag and Gemini steps to the apron as Homeless Don asks about his back.
DEAL: Jackson rushes in, tries to chop the giant down with leg kicks and quick strikes, but Lady Giant catches him mid-leap and throws him into the corner. A series of chops in the corner and Giant tags Jenna. Giant keeps Jackson in the corner as Jenna runs to a corner, charges the ropes, leaps off the center rope as Giant moves, and Jenna hits a springboard crossbody splash in the corner on Jackson!
STORM: Jackson stumbles out and Jenna cradles, one… two… kickout! Innovative offense by Jenna, and Jackson is down. Jenna brings him up, but Jackson with a quick fireman’s carry and then, as Jenna jumps to her feet, he takes her with another, but then flips into a bridge, one… two… kickout by Jenna!
DEAL: Both pop to their feet and now Jackson with a wristlock. Jenna cartwheels out, tries to hit a low dropkick. but Jackson sidesteps it. Jackson attempts an elbow drop, rolled out by Jenna who pops to her feet, standing moonsault finds nothing but the mat! Jackson runs the ropes, blind tag by Gemini.
STORM: Jackson with a clothesline attempt, ducked by Jenna, but then she runs right into a knee lift from Gemini! Jackson off the ropes and hits a flying forearm to the back of Jenna’s head, sending her right into Gemini’s snap roundhouse kick!
DEAL: Jenna goes down and Gemini with the cover, one… two… kickout! Gemini locks in a heel hold and Jenna is in the middle of the ring, but she’s trying to get to Lady Giant. Lady Giant is able to cut the distance with her height, but not enough to get the tag. Jenna though is refusing to give in and Gemini lets the heel hold go, pulls her up to her feet by her leg, then snaps to the mat with a dragon screw!
STORM: Gemini grapevines the leg once again and Jenna is in trouble. Jenna again tries to pull herself across the mat but Gemini is able to keep her grounded. Gemini again pulls her up, and he’s thinking another dragon screw, but this time Jenna leaps up at him - catches an enzugiri!
DEAL: Gemini drops to a knee and Jenna lands on the mat, then kicks both her feet up catching Gemini flush in the chin! Gemini goes down and Jenna gets to her feet, favoring her leg but makes the tag! Lady Giant is in and bulldozes down Gemini with a shoulder tackle! Gemini gets up and Giant with a clothesline. She rushes across the ring and nails Jackson with a forearm!
STORM: Lady Giant trying to clean house and Gemini is getting back up, Lady Giant runs the ropes, and nearly decapitates him with a boot! Cover and Dale is in position, one… two… but Gemini get the shoulder up.
DEAL: Quick tag out to Jenna as Giant whips Gemini into the ropes, bearhug by Giant and Jenna hits a springboard dropkick! Jackson comes in and eats a short-arm headbutt from Giant! Cover by Jenna, one… two… but Gemini kicks out! Quick tag out to Lady Giant again and now Giant comes in body slams him. Giant with a cover, one… two… but Gemini kicks out.
STORM: Lady Giant brings Gemini up, whips him into the ropes, but then ducks her head on the way back and Gemini with a leap frog, hits the ropes, and leaps with double knees into the chest of Lady Giant! Lady Giant gets knocked back and Gemini follows up with a shotgun dropkick that sends her tumbling through the ropes and to the outside.
DEAL: Gemini runs the ropes and leaps over, rolling plancha onto Giant on the outside! Giant hits the guardrail and Gemini quickly pops to his feet, because Jenna is in, runs the ropes, and suicide dive!! She nailed Gemini and now all three are down on the outside.
STORM: Jackson waits for Jenna to get to her feet and as she does, he runs and leaps off the apron, taking her down with a clothesline. All four competitors are on the outside as Jackson gets to his feet and grabs Lady Giant, rolling her in.
DEAL: He helps Gemini up and Gemini climbs in, and he makes the tag to Jackson. Jackson goes up top and Giant gets to her feet, Gemini hits a standing dropkick while Jackson comes off the top with a missile dropkick! Giant is down and Jackson covers, one… two… but Giant kicks out!
STORM: Meanwhile, Crazy Jenna is making her way over to her corner, and Jackson brings Giant up, swinging neckbreaker. Cover by Jackson, one… two… but Jenna breaks it up, stomping on his back. Jackson gets to his feet as Jenna goes back to her corner, and now both teams are not so much in the “we’re all friends” mindset.
DEAL: All four know there’s gold on the line, Storm. Jackson runs the ropes and goes for a flying crossbody on Giant as she gets to a knee, but Giant catches him! What strength by Giant and she has Jackson up and is carrying him around the ring. Tag by Jenna who climbs to the top rope and hits a diving crossbody to the back of her own partner, bringing Jackson down in a powerslam!!
STORM: That’s definitely a way to add some extra “umph” to the move. Giant rolls out of the ring and Jenna rolls on top of Jackson. One… two… Gemini breaks it up by pulling Jenna off!
DEAL: Jenna pulls Jackson up and whips him into the turnbuckle. Jenna charges in with a meteora double knees into Jackson, and then Jenna whips him again across the ring. She charges again, but this time Jackson moves and she collides with the corner, stumbles out, and Jackson with a huge German suplex! He gets up on his toes and he’s got the bridge, one… two… but Jenna rolls her shoulder up!
STORM: Both are down on the mat and now the crowd is on their feet for both teams. The crowd is cheering for both Jenna and Jackson, both partners trying to rally their teammate. Jenna dives to tag in Giant, Jackson dives to tag in Gemini!
DEAL: Gemini and Giant meet in the middle of the ring and Giant with a sidewalk slam! She hooks the leg, one… two… but Gemini kicks out! Giant pulls up Gemini and says it’s over, and she goes for her powerbomb! She’s got Gemini up, but he hits an elbow to her forehead and snaps back, hitting a huirricanrana that sends her headfirst into the corner!
STORM: An innovative counter to what very well could have been the ending blow of the match, Deal.
DEAL: Gemini rushes in and unloads with a rapid-fire combo—low kick, palm strike, a spinning back fist—but Lady Giant is held up by the turnbuckle and won’t go down. Gemini steps back and hits a spinning heel kick and that brings her down, and right into a Gemini roll up. One… two… thre… no! Lady Giant kicks out!
STORM: Gemini doesn’t let up though and as Giant gets up, he hits his “Face the Truth” codebreaker variation! Giant pinwheels her arms as she goes down and Gemini covers with Dale in position! One… two… thre… NO! Jenna breaks it up!
DEAL: That was very close to being a Three!
STORM: Yes it was, and Jenna knows it. Jenna’s trying to cheer Giant on, but Gemini knows that he has an opening. He pulls Giant up and hooks her, looks like he’s thinking “Reality Check!” He’s got Giant up, but her height is definitely making it awkward.
DEAL: Lady Giant delivers an elbow to the side of the head, drops behind Gemini, and then makes the tag to Jenna! Lady Giant falls through the middle and top rope to the outside as Jenna comes off the ropes with a springboard forearm!! She catches Gemini and goes for the cover, one… two… but Jackson with the save!
STORM: Jackson pulled Jenna off and saved the match for his team, but as he goes to the apron he’s caught with a dropkick from Jenna, knocking him off the apron!
DEAL: Jackson is on the floor, so is Giant, and now Jenna connects with a knee lift, and she doubles Gemini over, she’s going for her run-up bulldog in the corner, but Gemini is able to block it! He’s got her up for a belly-to-back suplex, but instead she rolls down his back.
STORM: Gemini turns around, boot to the stomach, and she’s hooked him for the DDT!
DEAL: She spikes Gemini and it could be over, but instead, Gemini lifts her like he’s going for a Northern Lights, but reaches out and tags Jackson as he makes it to the apron! Gemini spins around with Jenna in his grip and Jackson leaps… “LIGHTS, CAMERA, ACTION” OFF THE TOP ROPE!!
STORM: Good lord she never saw it coming!!
DEAL: Jackson with the cover as Gemini charges the ring and cuts off Lady Giant! One… two… THREE!!! WE HAVE NEW RAGE GAUNTLET TAG CHAMPS!!
**DING**DING**DING**
*STOCK: Ladies and bloody Gentlemen… the winners of this match… AND NEW RAGE GAUNTLET TAG CHAMPIONS… GEMINI AND “ACTION” JAY JACKSON!!!
STORM: I can’t believe this, Deal!
DEAL: Jay Jackson and Gemini used an opening and just a small quick counter to capture the Tag Titles! Terry Dale hands the new champions their titles while Lady Giant checks on Crazy Jenna. Jackson and Gemini have knocked off Thee Storm in a classic, high-impact, high speed encounter here tonight! Jenna is pulling herself up and the former champs are looking at the new champs… and extend their hands!
STORM: Oh great, now I really can’t believe this.
DEAL: All four competitors shake hands, and what a great sign of respect! Jenna and Giant applaud the new champs as they leave the ring, and Gemini and Jackson each take a corner, titles in hand, to celebrate this huge win!!
Deal: Our next match is a match paid for by Rich Mason Promotions and is taking place in Saudi Arabia as Superstar Steve Hogar is coming out of retirement one last time to take on a bitter rival of his, Kip Kutler. The fans here in attendance at MSG will be watching on the RAGE Vision.
Storm: The origins of this match go back over a decade when both men were a part of Mason Inc. Steve Hogar was the wily veteran and Kip Kutler was a young rising star at the time. They had serious heat that exploded after Hogar's departure from the group and they have had heat ever since.
Deal: Let's not forget that, until recently, Kip Kutler was BLACKLISTED from this industry for YEARS, and Steve Hogar bashed him on numerous occasions. When Kutler returned, Steve Hogar was one of the individuals that Kutler called out. Kutler used his past relationship with Rich Mason to lure Hogar out of retirement.
Storm: Kutler heard what Steve Hogar said about him, and you know what? Kutler has had things to say about Hogar as well.
Deal: Tonight is the night that they settle their differences, once and for all.
Storm: This will be Steve Hogar's last match - win, lose, or draw. Each of these participants will earn ONE MILLION DOLLARS just to participate in this match.
Deal: The winner will receive a percentage of tonight's gate, and there was a sell out with over 60,000 tickets being sold. Let's go to the ring!
*Ring Announcer (in both Arabic and English): This match is a FIGHT TO THE FINISH! There are NO RULES, NO DISQUALIFICATION, and NO COUNT OUTS! Introducing first, from Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA, he weighs in at 250 pounds, he is SUPERSTAR STEVE HOGAR!
("Hellraiser" by Ozzy Osbourne plays as Hogar makes his way to the ring. He receives a mixed reaction, but more boos than cheers. Hogar ignores the fans as he has a businesslike look on his face. Hogar is dressed in his wrestling attire - black trunks and a red Superstar t-shirt.)
Deal: Hogar is not very popular here tonight.
Storm: Kip Kutler has been throwing out a lot of accusations. One of those accusations is that Hogar is a DRUNK.
Deal: While Hogar has had issues with alcohol in the past, including two DUI arrests, he claims that he has been clean for some time.
Storm: The question is.....did Hogar have enough time to prepare for this match?
Deal: He claims that he did. He said that he was in "fighting shape" even before this match was signed, and while he's not in the "best" shape of his life, he's in good enough shape to beat Kutler or so he claims. He might have an uphill battle, because as we've seen, Kutler is in peak condition.
Storm: There's no doubt about that. Kutler quickly asserted himself in the main event scene after his return to RAGE and he has much to lose if Hogar manages to defeat him.
Deal: Hogar began his career in Japan in the early 90s and made his US debut in the UWF in November, 1996.
Storm: I remember that night!
Deal: Hogar was brought to the UWF by Rich Mason to team with Dan Williams against two of the top wrestlers at the time, Shawn Hart and Fury. Fury turned on Shawn Hart and Mason Inc. was born. Mason and Hogar have had their ups and downs over the years, sometimes as teammates and other times as enemies.
Storm: Rich Mason recently claimed that he pulled Hogar out of poverty again.
Deal: That may be an exaggeration but Hogar was no doubt lured by the money. That might explain some of the fans' disdain toward him.
*Ring Announcer (in both Arabic and English): And his opponent, hailing from Toronto, Ontario Canada and weighing in at 280 pounds here is The Canadian Destroyer... "THE NEW AGE ICON"... KIP KUTLER!!!
"The prophecy has been fulfilled!"
"This is his time"
"His Destiny Awaits"
(A siren can be heard softly building up with a guitar and lamb bag drum beat. The TCW Tron lights up to the image Kutler standing with his head down and then an image appears of him walking forward."Stricken" by Disturbed hits the PA system and Kip walks out from behind the curtain, and stops at the top of the stage. He holds his arms out to the sides, and spins once around, allowing the fans to soak in his essence. He stands while the chorus of the song begins.He walks down the ramp, yelling back at the fans who are shouting at him. Once he reaches the ring, Kip hops up onto the apron on his knee, letting his other leg hang loosely, as he pulls his sunglasses off, and tosses them into the crowd. He quickly lifts his leg and slips it through the ropes, straddling the middle rope for a moment, before completely getting in the ring. Kip quickly turns and climbs up onto the second turnbuckle, and he holds his arms out again, and tilts his head back, letting everyone bask in his presence for a moment. He takes a long stare of the crowd looking through them before heading back to the middle of the ring, awaiting his opponent's arrival.)
Storm: Kip Kutler has arrived and he means business!
Deal: He has a look on his face that can burn through lead. He looks like a man on a mission.
Storm: Kutler is now staring down Hogar and he suddenly cracks up laughing. This causes Hogar to take a step toward him, but the referee gets in between to restrain Hogar. This will not be a friendly scientific match. Both of these men are out for blood.
Deal: Both of these men look eager to get started. The ref is already at work, trying to keep them in their respective corners as they bark insults at each other.
Storm: You can cut the tension with a knife. The hatred between these two is out of this world.
Deal: Joining Kutler and Hogar in Saudi Arabia is Rich Mason, the promoter of this match.
(Cut to the skybox where Mason is seated with an entourage. The bald 70 something year old Mason is wearing a suit and has his usual poker face.)
Deal: Mason made sure that his name was all over that ring.
Storm: He obviously sold some advertising!
(The middle of the ring has an ad for Corona Beer. There are smaller ads for Nike, Monster Energy, DraftKings, and HBO. There is also a "Rich Mason Promotions" emblem. The turnbuckles all have "Mason" on them. There is a banner that says "RAGE: Pro Wrestling Generation" and "Rich Mason Promotions" in the background.)
Deal: Is this Rich Mason's response to Mason International's rebranding? He walked away from his own company early this year and disappeared for quite some time, only to return to RAGE of all places upon request of Kip Kutler.
Storm: No doubt Mason will be making a handsome profit from this match. Whenever there is money to be made, Mason is right there.
Deal: This match is unsanctioned. It is being brought to you as a joint venture between RAGE, Rich Mason Promotions, and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Storm: Let's remind the people why this match is taking place in Saudi Arabia and not the US.
Deal: Steve Hogar was not able to get cleared by ANY state athletic commission in the United States.
Storm: They went to every state?
Deal: I don't know about that, but they did go to Hogar's home state of Wisconsin and the state of Mississippi, which is one of the most lenient states for approval, and he was denied in both places.
Storm: If he couldn't get cleared in Mississippi, you have to wonder how long he will be able to last tonight. It may not be a question as to who wins this match as much as it's a question as to how long this match lasts.
Deal: All indications point to this being a short match.
Storm: Vegas has Hogar being a +900 underdog in this match.
Deal: The two are in the center of the ring as the ref explains the rules.....
Storm: What rules?
Deal: The ref tells them to shake hands. Kutler laughs and Hogar shakes his head in disgust.
**DING**DING**
Deal: Kutler and Hogar are face-to-face and they are mouthing off to each other and they lock up. Kutler gets the early advantage and punches Hogar in the face! He hits him again and again! Hogar hits Kutler back with some fists of his own! Kutler responds with his own flurry of punches and Hogar goes down!
Storm: Down goes Hogar! Down goes Hogar!
Deal: Kutler follow up with kicks and stomps to the face of Steve Hogar. Kutler is yelling at Hogar as he punishes him. Hogar tries to break free, but Kutler with some more stomps.
Storm: He won't give Hogar an opening!
Deal: Hogar tries to spring up, but Kutler with a kick right to the chin and Hogar goes down again! Kutler follows it up with more kicks and punches.
Storm: This is not gonna be a scientific match.
Deal: Not at all! Kutler is telling Hogar to "give it up" as he continues the beating. He has Hogar at the edge of the ring and shoves him to the outside with his foot! Hogar is on the outside and Kutler runs up to the top rope and he comes CRASHING down on Hogar with a flying bodypress! Kutler is now SMASHING Hogar's head against the steel steps!
Storm: Hogar is getting SLAUGHTERED out there!
Deal: Kutler is NOT letting up as he he SMASHES Hogar's head into the steel steps for the tenth time. That man has had NUMEROUS concussions in his long for God's sake! Kutler throws Hogar right into the guard rail and he continues his assault!
Storm: There are no count outs and no disqualifications.
Deal: Kutler has one foot on Hogar's neck as he grabs a chair and pushes it right into Hogar's gut, knocking the wind out of him!
(Cut to Rich Mason, in the skybox, who is lighting up a cigar.)
Deal: Rich Mason is obviously enjoying this.
Storm: Now we can see why Hogar wasn't cleared by ANY state athletic commission. This man is in NO condition to be wrestling. Somebody needs to stop this match before he suffers permanent damage.
Deal: Kutler is NOT letting up! He just face slammed Hogar right into the chair! Is the man still conscious?
Storm: Remember this is a 55 year old man who has not wrestled in a number of years. How much punishment can he take?
Deal: Kutler throws Hogar into the side of the ring, shoulder-first. He scoops up Hogar and tosses him onto the ring apron.
(Kutler raises his arms to a crowd pop.)
Deal: Kutler is tearing Hogar apart and these fans are loving it.
Storm: These fans are bloodthirsty! They want BLOOD!
Deal: They're getting blood as Hogar already has a cut. Kutler pulls Hogar up and look at at that! Hogar is swinging his fists and connects! I'm not sure if Hogar even knows where he's at, but he has some fight left in him. Kutler fires back and Hogar responds with a flurry of punches and Kutler is PISSED! Kutler with an uppercut and a superkick and Hoger goes down like a stack of bricks!
Storm: The Saudi fans are really getting into this.
Deal: Hogar is in trouble as Kutler is now ripping off the turnbuckle bad. He said that he's done taking it easy on him, that it's time to take the gloves off. Hogar is moving and trying to make his way up. Kutler is standing in front of him and appears to be aiming ANOTHER superkick, right to the face, and Hogar goes down again!
(Kutler flips off Hogar)
*Kutler: Take that Hogarbage!
Storm: This is not looking good for Hogar. Does he have ANY fight left in him?
Deal: I don't know, but Kutler is continuing his assault. More kicks to the face and to the gut. Kutler comes off the ropes and nails him with a legdrop. Kutler grabs Hogar's head and slams it into the mat! Kutler goes up to the second rope and hits a double axe handle.
Storm: Kutler is out to punish Hogar.....just like he said he would!
Deal: Hogar is already cut open and Kutler is making an example out of him. Kutler pulls Hogar toward the corner post and SLAMS Hogar's leg into the post!
Storm: Is that the leg with the bad knee that he once had surgery on?
Deal: I'm afraid it is. Kutler seems to have done his homework as he knows exactly what to target. Kutler does it again and again!
*Kutler (yelling): What do you have to say now HOGARBAGE?!
Storm: I'm guessing we won't see a handshake at the end of this one.
Deal: These two have despised each other for many years, dating back to when both of them were in Mason International. Kutler wraps Hogar's legs around the cornerpost and puts him in a figure four leglock. With little exception, this match has been ALL Kutler.
Storm: This isn't a match. This is an EXECUTION....and these bloodthirsty people are loving it!
(Cut to the skybox where Mason continues to smoke his cigar. Kutler walks around the corner and grabs a microphone.)
Storm: Rich Mason is loving it too. Kutler is back in the ring and he's has a microphone with him.
*Kutler: DO YOU QUIT HOGARBAGE?! Are you ready to QUIT?!
(Kutler holds up the mic to Hogar's mouth and his voice is muffled but a "No" comes out)
Storm: That sounds like a no.
(Kutler laughs and tosses the mic aside as he resumes the punishment.)
Storm: Kutler gave him a chance to quit and he REFUSED!
Deal: Kutler is on the top rope and nails Hogar with a flying elbow! He covers, 1......2.......and Kutler bounces up!
Storm: What?
Deal: Kutler sprung up before the ref counts to three.
Storm: And he's laughing!
(Kutler laughs as he resumes punishing Hogar.)
Storm: You can't say he's not living up to his word. He said he's gonna end Hogar and that's exactly what he's looking to do! Hogar is NOT prepared for what Kutler has in store for him.
Deal: Sadly you may be right. Hogar has been outwrestled and outbrawled. He's been overpowered and outmaneuvered. Kutler is in FIRM control of this match as he has Hogar in a chokehold.
(Hogar is gagging and there is some blood streaming down his face.)
Storm: They need to stop this match before somebody gets killed.
Deal: The ref doesn't seem to have any intention to stop this match. Kutler throws Hogar into that exposed turnbuckle and Hogar goes down again! Kutler with a SHOULDER BREAKER!
Storm: That's Hogar's bad shoulder, isn't it!
Deal: Hogar did have surgery on his right shoulder years ago and Kutler appears to be attempting to dislocate it as he places him in an armbar and turns it into a chicken wing! Hogar is screaming in pain as Kutler has that hold locked in and Kutler is laughing manically!
Storm: He looks like he wants to rip Hogar's shoulder out of it's socket!
Deal: Hogar continues to scream in pain!
Storm: This man is in trouble!
Deal: I think you're right! Hogar is in some serious pain as Kutler appears to be having the time of his life. Wait a minute, Kutler just released the hold and let Hogar's body fall to the mat.
Storm: What a nice guy!
Deal: Kutler scoops Hogar right back up and puts him in a Krippling Kutler Cross Face! This could be it! The ref is asking Hogar if he gives up and he REFUSES!
Storm: You know Kutler wants Hogar to give up. He doesn't care about scoring a pinfall. He wants Hogar to CRY UNCLE!
Deal: Kutler has Hogar locked into that finishing hold as Hogar continues to scream in agonizing pain. This man does not just want to win. He wants to humiliate Hogar.
Storm: Hogar wanted to humiliate him, but it's not working out that way.
Deal: Indeed it's not. SOMEBODY needs to stop this thing! It's not a match, it's a....
(Cut to Rich Mason, who appears to be enjoying himself as he eats appetizers.)
Storm: Rich Mason seems to be enjoying this.
Deal: Of course he would. Kip Kutler just said he's giving Hogar one more chance to quit but Hogar REFUSES to quit!
Storm: I bet Hogar is regretting signing up for this. I don't care how much money he's making from this fight, it won't be enough to cover his medical bills.
(The referee grabs Hogar's arm and lets it drop.)
Deal: For Hogar's sake, I hope he has insurance. Kutler just released the hold!
Storm: Why did he do that?!
Deal: He doesn't seem to be ready for the match to end.
Storm: This is no longer a wrestling match. This is a MASSACRE.
Storm: Kutler is now setting Hogar up for the Kutting Edge! AND HE HITS IT!
Deal: What a DEVASTATING MOVE! He covers for the cover and then thinks twice. He's setting Hogar up for ANOTHER Kutting Edge!
Storm: HOLY SHIT!
Deal: Kutler cover again, 1.....2......NO! Kutler just pulled up Hogar's shoulder!
Storm: What?! He had this match won!
Deal: It sure looked like it. He's back on his feet and kicking Hogar again and again with that boot of his. Is that not enough punishment?!
Storm: Kutler is enjoying this! It's like he's having the time of his life out there.
Deal: I could see teaching Hogar a lesson as Hogar has said some things that upset Kutler but this getting out of control. The referee isn't doing anything.
Storm: He counted, didn't he?
Deal: He didn't warn Kutler.
Storm: There are no rules! That's what Hogar agreed to, right?
Deal: He did. Kutler is now VERBALLY ABUSING a bloodied and Hogar in what has been a COMPLETELY one-sided match! Kutler is now slapping Hogar around and he SPITS RIGHT IN HIS FACE!
Storm: Ha!
(The crowd starts to boo Kutler, who appears to be having the time of his life.)
Storm: Listen to these fans.
Deal: They see what's going on here as Kutler is continuing to add insult to injury as he smashes Hogar's head into the mat again and again. This man has had NUMEROUS concussions in his career! SOMEBODY STOP THIS MATCH! Kutler is like a man POSSESSED as he yells out "Hogarbage" and continues assaulting the man with elbows to the face. Kutler goes upstairs again and comes crashing down with a flying bodypress! 1......2......and again Kutler lifts up Hogar. Kutler could have walked away with the win several times already and he REFUSES to finish Hogar off.
Storm: The man can barely move! Hogar is NOT in ring condition. He has NO BUSINESS being in there and has been EXPOSED....just like Kutler said he would.
Deal: Kutler is toying with the man at this point. Kutler with a curb stomp! No cover! And now Kutler is going back upstairs and he sits on the top rope as he points to Hogar and laughs!
(Kutler looks around and laughs as much of the crowd has turned against him. He waves to Rich Mason, who is watching intently from the skybox.)
Storm: Kutler is taking a breather. It's like he's wearing himself out by all this punishment he is dishing out
Deal: The man has lost it. I can see sending Hogar a message, but Kutler is taking this TOO FAR and somebody is gonna get seriously injured or worse!
Storm: Hogar NEVER should have accepted this match. It's obvious that the man is not in ring-shape. Kutler TOLD YOU ALL what he was gonna do but nobody believed him.
Deal: Kutler with a flying elbowdrop! Again, no cover.
Storm: We may have a catastrophie on our hands.
Deal: Hogar is literally GAGGING as Kutler laughs and puts him in a choke hold. It's unbelievable that the referee doesn't get in there and stop this match. Kutler has Hogar up and Hogar is still gagging. Kutler throws Hogar right into the corner with the exposed turnbuckle. He just narrowly missed hitting his head again. And Kutler goes for the TURNBUCKLE SMASH, but Hogar somehow sidesteps him and KUTLER GOES INTO IT SHOULDER-FIRST!
(Kutler screams loudly in pain)
Storm: Kutler went into that exposed turnbuckle shoulder-first, and just the wrong angle, and he may have DISLOCATED HIS SHOULDER!
Deal: That could very well be karma after what Kutler did to Hogar earlier. This is Hoger's chance for some offense....IF he can pull it together! Kutler is still hopping around the ring and he just went down to his knees! The referee is checking on Kutler and Kutler pushes him away as he he is in some pain....and here comes Hogar and he jumps right on top of Kutler! Kutler goes for an F5....NO! Hogar with a FLYING HEADSCISSORS!
(The crowd pops)
Storm: I've NEVER seen Hogar do that move before!
Deal: The right move at the right time! Hogar covers, but Kutler escapes and now Hogar with some kicks to the head! The man can barely stand, but he's taking advantage of the situation and he's taking it to Kutler! He grabs Kutler and AGAIN throws him into that exposed turnbuckle! Hogar is wrapping Kutler's legs around the cornerpost.....
Storm: That's what Kutler did to him earlier!
Deal: Hogar grabs a chair and nails Kutler's leg! He hits him again and again! Now Hogar is a man possessed as he is running on PURE ADRENALINE! Hogar is the master of the figure four and he's trying to wrap Kutler's legs around but no! Hogar falls to the floor in exhaustion as Kutler is inside the ring and he's in some serious pain of his own as he grabs his shoulder.
Storm: Just when we thought this was over....
Deal: Hogar is using every ounce of strength that he has to make his way up. He's attempting to get back into the ring, but his knee or his ankle gave out on him. Hogar is up again and he grabs Kutler by the legs and pulls him out! Hogar grabs that chair and now it's Hogar that is punishing Kutler with that steel chair!
Storm: Look at that HATE in Hogar's eyes!
Deal: Can you blame him?! Hogar just knocked the wind outta Kutler with that chair. He's now setting Kutler up for the figure-four but having some trouble. Kutler with a kick to the face and Hogar goes down! Both men are down! Kutler isn't laughing anymore!
Storm: I don't believe this!
Deal: Kutler was DESTROYING Hogar and could have ended this match on numerous occasions. All it took was Kutler hit in that exposed turnbuckle into the corner at just the wrong angle and that changed the course of this match. Could Hogar have a fighting chance?
Storm: Are you serious?
Deal: This is a man who not only dominated the tag team division for many years, but also became a World Champion after defeating The Saint. He has had some big wins in his career that some may claim were upsets. Does he have another one left in him?
Storm: Come on! Don't get too excited! Kutler just hit some turbulence. He'll be fine.
Deal: Both mean are struggling to make their way up. Kutler is up first and he's trying to lift up the steel steps but his shoulder gives out. He's yelling curse words in frustration and goes to grab that chair and he's wrapping that chair around Hogar's legs before kicking him square in the head!
Storm: How many more head shots can this man take?!
Deal: Kutler is now breathing heavy as Hogar is once again gagging as Kutler puts him in another chokehold. Kutler is now looking at the cornerpost as he heads back into the ring and he's headed upstairs. He's looking to break Hogar's leg! This man is RELENTLESS!
Storm: He wants to make Hogar pay for what he just did to him.
Deal: Hogar is a man just trying to survive and Kutler is making it difficult. Kutler is slowly making his way to the top as he screams obscenities at Hogar. If you thought these two hated each other before, that hate seems to be increasing. Kutler is all the way at the top and leaps but HOGAR LIFTS HIS FOOT and that chair hits Kutler square in the head! Both men are down again!
Storm: There are no count outs, no disqualifications, no rules. Neither is moving!
Deal: Hogar is stirring and making his way back up as Kutler is still motionless.
Storm: This was a COMPLETELY one-sided match until that FLUKE happened and now we're seeing VINTAGE Hogar. This man will not quit. No matter what you throw at him, he just keeps coming after you.
Deal: Kutler had numerous chances to end this match earlier but he chose not to and now he's suffering the consequences.
Storm: Hogar is putting Kutler in his finisher, a figure-four, and he has it locked in! Kutler is screaming in pain!
Deal: There is no escape. Could Hogar actually force Kutler to submit?! The ref is on the outside and asking Kutler if he wants to quit and he refuses.
Storm: Kutler is fighting for his career here. A loss would be DEVASTATING to Kutler and both he and Hogar know that.
Deal: Hogar is barely hanging on himself as he uses the steel steps as leverage, but Kutler is trying hard to reverse it.
Storm: I'm not even sure Kutler knows where he's at, but he knows that losing is NOT an option. I CANNOT BELIEVE how he ended up in this position.
Deal: He was GREEDY and that's his own fault!
Storm: Greedy? He was just trying to live up to his word. Kutler is a man of his word.
Deal: He went TOO FAR and you know it and now he's paying the price! Perhaps karma has come to collect. The ref asks Kutler is he wants to give up and he says no.
Storm: NO way in hell will Kutler give up.
Deal: Wait a minute, Kutler has REVERSED the figure four and now it's Hogar that is in pain. Now the ref is asking Hogar if he wants to quit. He says NEVER!
Storm: He may want to reconsider because he's losing the advantage that he was handed to on a silver platter due to that FLUKE. Hogar better pull it together really quick if he wants ANY chance of walking outta here in one piece because lightning doesn't strike twice!
Deal: Kutler is obviously not happy with the recent turn of events. He may be going into the new year with a shoulder injury, courtesy of Hogar. That isn't what Kutler had planned.
Storm: Kutler is increasing the pressure. Perhaps it's time for Hogar to call it a career before his legs are broken!
Deal: He's not ready to call it a career.
Storm: He should be! Look at him! The man's money is GUARANTEED! He and Kutler have given the fans a helluva show but it's time! TAP OUT!
Deal: Kutler is ORDERING Hogar to quit, which makes Hogar dig his heels in even more. Hogar is mustering every ounce of strength in his body to try and reverse that figure four, but Kutler isn't relinquishing the advantage and Hogar is serious pain here. He has a great deal of intestinal fortitude.
Storm: Intestinal fortitude? I have to question that man's' intelligence!
Deal: The longer Hogar holds on, the ANGRIER Kutler is getting! Kutler's face is BEET RED!
Storm: That man is PISSED!
Deal: Kutler releases the hold. He is SCREAMING obscenities at Hogar as he makes his way back up to his feet and stands over a fallen Hogar. Kutler pulls Hogar up and throws him FACE FIRST into the steel steps!
Storm: Hogar gets cut AGAIN! Hogar is BUSTED OPEN!
Deal: Kutler with some boots to the face and to the midsection of Hogar, yelling and screaming at him as he continues his assault. Kutler has LOST IT!
Storm: He told Hogar to QUIT and Hogar refused to quit and now Kutler is making him pay and pay dearly!
Deal: Kutler turns to the side.....OH NO! He's gonna pick up those steel steps! NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
Storm: This is gonna END Hogar!
Deal: Kutler lifts up the steps and Hogar grabs his foot and the steel steps fall RIGHT ON TOP OF BOTH MEN!
(The crowd chants "Holy Shit")
Storm: These people know English?
Deal: They are familiar with four-letter words, that's for sure. The steps are laying right on top of Kutler and Kutler is CRUSHING Hogar's leg! This is NOT GOOD!
Storm: The ref is standing by and he doesn't know what to do.
Deal: If this were a sanctioned RAGE match, somebody might have considered stopping it by now, but this match is UNSANCTIONED and the ref is letting it go.
Storm: That's what they wanted and Rich Mason gave it to them!
Deal: Both men are motionless and the referee is trying to get those steel steps off of Kutler. Here comes the ring announcer and a ringside official and they're helping him move those steps off of Kutler, but the damage may have been done! Both men are STILL motionless!
(Cut to the skybox where Rich Mason is still watching, and still has a poker face.)
Deal: I wonder what is going through that man's mind. Hogar's blood is on his hands!
Storm: Hogar agreed to this!
Deal: That is true, but Mason knew the condition that this man was in. That's why this match is taking place in Saudi Arabia. How much more punishment can this man take?
Storm: What's shocking to me is that Kutler is not moving. At least Hogar is moving! Kutler appears to be out!
Deal: Kutler may be seriously injured. How knows how much those steel steps weight and Kutler took the brunt of that impact. The ref is looking over Kutler. He doesn't know what to do.
Storm: You know damn well Kutler will DESTROY that man if he stops the match and awards it to Hogar.
Deal: Hogar is actually making his way back up, holding onto to a nearby chair. Hogar is up! Hogar is up! (crowd pop)
Storm: And Kutler is STILL DOWN?! How did that happen?!
Deal: Hogar smells victory here as he folds the chair and picks it up and WAIT! Kutler lifts a knee and LOW BLOW Hogar! (crowd boos) Kutler SPRINGS up! That was a TRICK! He was playing possum!
Storm: Smart man!
Deal: Kutler grabs the chair and smashes it against the side of the ring in ANGER! He tosses the chair in the ring and he's crawling on top of Hogar and berating him as he SLAPS him in the face!
*Kutler: GET YOUR BITCH ASS UP HOGARBAGE! COME ON!
Deal: Kutler slaps Hogar again and.....WAIT! Hogar grabs Kutler's wrist and Kutler goes to slap Hogar and Hogar grabs his other wrist as he uses his strength to try and.....NO! A kick to the gut, knocking the wind out of Hogar! Kutler SPITS on Hogar and pulls him up and is trying to get him back into the ring. The hatred that these two have for each other is OFF THE CHARTS!
Storm: Kutler is struggling, but he's picking up the over 250 pound Hogar and places him on the ring apron.
Deal: Kutler screams at the ref to get back in the ring and Kutler follows. He's eyeing that chair that's on the mat and then eyes Hogar. I'm not sure Hogar knows where he's at.
Storm: The man is winded, he's bloody, he's outta gas. It's time to STOP THIS CARNAGE!
Deal: Kutler is looking to finish him off, it seems. He pulls Hogar over to where the steel chair is and attempts to set him up for a piledriver but Hogar just will not cooperate. Kutler with a swift kick to the head as he's once again getting angry. As Kutler berates Hogar, he has another idea. He's wrapping that chair around Hogar's legs. He wants to finish the job he started earlier and BREAK HOGAR'S LEGS! Come on ref! Get in there!
Storm: Remember, there are no rules in this match! That's what Hogar agreed to!
Deal: A couple more kicks to the head and Hogar may be out cold!. Kip Kutler is making his way to the corner now that he's satisfied that Hogar isn't moving. Kutler is slowly making his way up. Kutler is not known as a high flyer.
Storm: He seems to have dished out enough punishment to know that Hogar's out of gas.
Deal: Kutler stucks up both of his middle fingers at Hogar and leaps, BUT HOGAR MOVES OVER AND KUTLER HITS THE MAT FACE-FIRST! Kutler tried a flying bodypress onto that chair, but Hogar managed to swerve him at the last second!
Storm: That may have kept Hogar from being disabled just like his old partner Dan Williams!
Deal: Dan Williams has been in a wheelchair for many years, due to a beating he once received from The Saint, and no doubt Kutler was looking to do the same to Hogar. Both men are again down and motionless. The ref cannot even count because there are no count outs. This match must end by pinfall or submission.
Storm: I don't f'n believe this! This match should already be over and Hogar should be in a hospital bed.
Deal: That was Kutler's plan, but things haven't gone as planned. This match started out as a JOKE that was supposed to end in a blow out and it has turned into a no-holds-barred streetfight! If Kutler loses this match, even if he gets out of here in one piece, his main event days could very well be OVER!
Storm: Don't be delusional, Storm. Hogar doesn't stand a chance.
Deal: I didn't say he did but these men may not be the same after this one.
Storm: I'll tell you one thing. This match won't end in a handshake or embrace.
Deal: Both men are stirring but I'm not sure they know where they're at. These fans are going CRAZY in Riyahd. What was a crowd that was partial to Kutler is now solidly behind Hogar!
Storm: I can't believe this! They're getting behind a DRUNK! Don't these people have laws against alcohol?
Deal: What do you mean?
Storm: Like don't they get their arms cut off if they get caught drinking and driving like Hogar did on more than one occasion?
Deal: Puh-leze. Kutler is making his way back up as is Hogar, who just broke his legs free of that chair. Kutler spots the chair and he snatches it but WAIT! Hogar grabs the other end! These two are having a tug of war over the chair! Both men are trying to get possession over that steel chair and Kutler SNATCHES it as he has the strength advantage and SWINGS it at Hogar, but Hogar sidesteps him and Kutler hits the mat with the chair and trips and falls right on top of it!
(Some fans are laughing at ringside and Kutler screams obscenities at them.)
Deal: LOOK OUT! Hogar with a FACE SLAM on the chair and cover, 1......2......NO! A blooded Hogar is yelling at the official as he pounds the mat in frustration. Hogar grabs Kutler by the hair and SMASHES his face into it! AGAIN AND AGAIN! And now KUTLER is BUSTED OPEN!
Storm: How the hell can Hogar even see?!
Deal: I don't know but Kutler may be losing the advantage that he had now that blood is streaming down his face. Some of that blood gets into Hogar's eyes and he wipes his face. Hogar is setting Kutler up for the figure four once again but Kutler with a boot to the face! Hogar falls back into the corner and he's EXHAUSTED! He's taking a breather as he waits for Kutler to make his way back up. Kutler is up and Hogar goes for a clothesline but Kutler ducks underneath it! Hogar comes back and Kutler FLATTENS Hogar with a clothesline of his own! Kutler with another kick to the head!
Storm: How many of those blows to the head has Hogar taken?!
Deal: Far too many. The man may have brain damage after this one is over.
Storm: He already had brain damage, according to Kutler.
Deal: Kutler isn't helping the situation any. Kutler has Hogar in an armbar.
Storm: Kutler is gonna pull Hogar's arm right out of it's socket!
Deal: Wait a minute, Kutler isn't stopping there. He's putting Hogar in the Krippling Kutler Cross Face!
Storm: This could be it!
*Kutler: QUIT DAMMIT!
Deal: Kutler is screaming at Hogar and DEMANDING that he quit! Hogar is breathing heavy and he's on empty.
Storm: He's been on empty for some time.
Deal: Kutler is still hollering at Hogar. I think he's wearing himself out just as much as he's wearing Hogar out.
Storm: I'm not so sure about that. Listen to Hogar's AGONIZING screams! He's throwing out some four letter words of his own!
Deal: Kutler is trying to maintain his grip as Hogar inches his way to the ropes. The ref is asking Hogar if he wants to quit and he refuses.
Storm: COME ON HOGAR! GIVE IT UP!
Deal: Hogar is in seriously bad shape here and he STUBBORNLY REFUSES to quit!
Storm: What is wrong with that man?!
Deal: Kip Kutler is asking himself the same question as he shakes his head in frustration as Hogar inches even closer to the ropes. Once again the ref asks Hogar if he wants to quit and he shakes his head. Kutler is still screaming at him, like a Drill Sergeant, and HOGAR SOMEHOW MAKES IT TO THE ROPES! The ref is tapping Kutler on the shoulder as he REFUSES to let go! The ref SMACKS Kutler across the head and that gets Kutler to drop Hogar and now Kutler grabs ahold of the ref and smacks him across the head before tossing him outta the ring!
(The crowd boos)
Storm: He just manhandled that hometown referee and these people have completely turned against him.
*Kutler (to Hogar): YOU'RE MINE!
Deal: Kutler now pulls Hogar to the middle of the ring and sets him up for a Kutting Edge! Kutler is having some difficulty as he's taken a beating in this match. He has Hogar up and HITS IT! Kutler is covering, but there is NO REFEREE!
Storm: 1....2.....3......4.......5! This match should be over AGAIN!
Deal: Kutler did it to himself! He tossed the referee out, who is trying to regain composure on the outside. An angry Kutler is screaming at the official to get back in. Kutler is pulling up Hogar. Don't tell me he's doing it again?! Kutler is struggling with Hogar, but has him up and hits ANOTHER Kutting Edge! The referee just made his way back into the ring and Kutler is yelling at him to get in position! The referee slowly makes his way over.....
Storm: He's doing this on purpose!
Deal: The cover, 1......2.......NO! Hogar with a shoulder up and Kutler is LIVID! Kutler is SCREAMING at the ref again!
Storm: Don't throw him out again!
Deal: I think he learned from that as he takes a deep breath and now he's screaming at Hogar for kicking out! Kutler is stumbing around as he's pondering.....no way! Is he?!
Storm: Yes!
Deal: Kutler is gonna try it again! He's going for yet ANOTHER Kutting Edge! He grabs Hogar but Hogar with an EYE GOUGE and Kutler is temporarily blinded with some of that blood getting in his eyes! Hogar is swinging in no particular direction as he can't see! Hogar is punching air and he finally connects with Kutler's face and Kutler goes down as does Hogar! These two men are EXHAUSTED! Someone just threw a towel into the ring
Storm: It's over! Someone threw in the towel!
Deal: It is NOT over! The ref is using the towel to wipe the bloodied faces of both men.
Storm: Oh.
Deal: Kutler still appears to be blinded as he's rubbing his eyes after that eye gouge and wait a minute! Hogar just spotted the chair. He CLOBBERS Kutler and Kutler doubles over and Hogar hits him again! And again! Hogar is hitting releasing YEARS of PENT UP RAGE and FRUSTRATION as he continues to beat on the man while these stunned fans are silenced in disbelief!
Storm: That blood is trickling down Hogar's face again.
Deal: That's a good thing for Kutler because Hogar was going to do some serious damage if he hasn't already. Hogar can't see once again as he wildly swings the chair but doesn't connect. Another swing and the chair goes flying outta the ring, nearly missing the referee! The ref wipes Hogar's face again as well as Kutler's. Hogar can see Kutler lying motionless on the mat. He covers, 1......2.......kickout! How did he kick out after taking all of those chairshots!
Storm: Intestinal fortitude! This is a MUST WIN for him.
Deal: Hogar seems to have Kutler where he wants him. He's setting him up for his figure four leglock finisher!
Storm: But does he have the strength to get it locked in?!
Deal: That's a good question as Hogar is struggling and it doesn't appear that Kutler is even conscious after taking those chairshots, some of them to the head! No doubt that is payback for what Hogar did to him earlier. This may be Hogar's last chance! Can he put SHOCK THE WORLD and put Kutler away?
Storm: Kutler with a KICK TO THE FACE!
Deal: Hogar stumbles back and falls to the mat. Kutler is trying to shake the cobwebs as Hogar pounds his fist on the mat in frustration.
Storm: These fans are at the edge of their seats.
Deal: Kutler and Hogar are both struggling. Hogar and Kutler lock eyes as they lie on the mat and look at each other in disbelief and then anger as they exchange four letter words. Both men are in rough shape and bloodied. Kutler was on his way to an easy win in the early going of this match, but rammed his shoulder into an exposed turnbuckle and that altered the course of this match.
Storm: Kutler had this match won on more than one occasion!
Deal: But he just couldn't end this match without punishing the man. As he said before, his goal wasn't to win, but to humiliate Hogar and now he's risking humiliation himself! Both men are nearly out of gas. It may come down to who wants this more. Kutler crawls over toward Hogar and wraps his hands around Hogar's neck, choking him, as he wrings his neck. He's telling Hogar to quit and Hogar refuses! Kutler with a slap to the face! Hogar tries to return it, but Kutler grabs Hogar's arm and puts him in another one of his patented armbars!
Storm: I'm telling you he is gonna rip that man's shoulder of his socket to pay him back for what happened earlier when Kutler's shoulder hit that exposed turnbuckle!
Deal: Kutler is the one that exposed that turnbuckle to begin with! Kutler is once again ORDERING Hogar to quit but he REFUSES! Hogar is trying to reach over with his other arm but Kutler pulls him away. The ref is asking Hogar if he gives up and the answer is "hell no". This antagonizes Kutler even more as he attempts to strengthen his grip and Hogar reaches the ropes again.
*Kutler: DAMMIT!
Deal: Kutler POUNDS the mat in frustration! He seems to be running out of ideas as if he doesn't know what else to do as he eyes that chair on the outside. Kutler with some elbows to the sternum as he drags Hogar in the middle of the ring. He looks at the cornerpost as if he's pondering going up to the top. He wants to finish this thing.
Storm: Put him in the Krippling Kutler Cross Face!
Deal: I think he wants to knock him unconscious first.
Storm: He wants to give him BRAIN DAMAGE.....something NOT to remember Kutler by.
Deal: Kutler is yelling curse words once again as he ignores the ref's warning and exits the ring. Kutler grabs not one but two chairs and tosses them into the ring. Can the man even make it back into the ring?! He's taken so much punishment and it shows.
Storm: I've never seen him more angry. This match should be OVER and he should be out enjoying the Riyadh night life but here he is, still trying to put away his longtime enemy.
Deal: Kutler slowly makes his way back in. As Hogar rises up, Kutler CLOBBERS him over the head and this crowd is STUNNED! Hogar fell-face-first to the mat! The fans are so quiet you can hear a pin drop!
Storm: Kutler is wrapping each chair around each of Hogar's legs. He wants to end this match.
Deal: He's tried before but couldn't put Hogar away. Can he do it now? He's looking upstairs and this is a high risk maneuver that is GUARANTEED to put Hogar away AND possibly BREAK HIS LEGS if he connects!
Storm: But can he get to the top rope without falling? Can he hit Hogar before Hogar realizes what's happening
Deal: The fans are cheering Hogar on as Kutler heads to the corner and makes the long climb to the top. He makes his way up and Hogar is moving around.
*Kutler: FUCK!
Deal: Kutler is frustrated and he makes his way back down.
*Kutler: I'm gonna break your fucking neck!
Deal: Hogar breaks free from one of the chair and Kutler grabs it and uses it to knock the wind out of Hogar! Kutler is setting Hogar up for a pileriver ONTO THE CHAIR.....but HOGAR WITH A LOW BLOW!
Storm: He cheated!
Deal: It's not like Kutler didn't do the same to him! Kutler is hopping around the ring and Hogar with a small package and handful of tights! 1......2.......NO! Kutler sets Hogar up with a belly to back suplex right onto that chair! 1......2......NO! Hogar kicks out!
*Kutler: STAY THE FUCK DOWN!
Deal: I think Kutler is pondering wrapping that chair around Hogar's neck!
Storm: That's going too far.
Deal: That seems to be the route he's going but the ref is getting in between him and Hogar and Kutler shoves the ref! I don't think that was a good idea! Kutler is now pulling Hogar up and Hogar is swinging at Kutler!
Storm: WHAT THE HELL?!
Deal: The people are starting to count as Hogar somehow manages to catch a second wind and has Kutler backed into the corner! He pounds on Kutler, 4....5....6....7....8....9.....10! And he's STILL wailing on him! Hogar throws Kutler across the ring and HITS HIM WITH A SPEAR! 1.......2.......NO! Kutler kicks out just in the nick of time! Hogar grabs Kutler by the hair and he smashes his face against the mat. Kutler with an elbow to the face! The two men are wrestling on the mat, each trying to gain the upper hand, and now Kutler with a cross face chicken wing!
Storm: Hogar won't quit, but Kutler just cannot sustain the momentum.
Deal: The fans here in Saudi are firmly behind Hogar now. They are cheering him to get out of that chicken wing.
Storm: GIVE IT UP!
Deal: Hogar reaches the ropes and Kutler CANNOT BELIEVE IT!
*Kutler: FUCK!
Deal: Kip Kutler has HAD IT! No matter what he does, he can't seem to put the man away. It was Hogar breathing heavy and now Kutler is breathing heavy and he's FURIOUS! His own anger is handicapping him. Kutler grabs Hogar and FACE SLAM onto the chair!
*Kutler: STAY DOWN MOTHER FUCKER!
Deal: The cover, 1.....2.....kickout! (crowd pops) Hogar REFUSES to stay down. An extremely frustrated Kutler just threw both of the chairs next to Hogar. Kutler has thrown the kitchen sink against the man but he refuses to quit. Kutler leans over and he's trying to apply the ankle lock submission but Hogar is squirming which is adding to Kutler's frustration. Kutler drops a leg onto Hogar's midsection. Kutler grabs the chair and tries to wrap it around Hogar's legs, but Hogar squirms again.
*Kutler: HOLD STILL!
Deal: Kutler picks up the chair and he stops! Kutler nearly fell over in exhaustion as he nearly tripped over Hogar and he's trying to wipe the blood from his eyes. Hogar has been on empty for some time and now it is Kutler who is bordering on empty. Kutler wanted to extend this match in order to make an example out of Hogar and now Kutler is desperately wanting to end this match because he himself is running out of gas. What was once a long shot is now a real possibility. Can Steve Hogar capitalize on Kutler's.....WAIT! Hogar with a small package, 1.....2....3!
Storm: NO! Kutler kicks out!
Deal: Kutler springs up and he just blew a gasket! He's kicking around, trying to find Hogar. Both of these men seem to be blinded. The referee was just handed a towel and he begins to wipe Kutler.....no! Kutler SNATCHES the towel and wipes his eyes! He has a look that can kill in his eyes as he GLARES at Hogar!
Storm: I wouldn't wanna be Hogar!
Deal: Kutler is taking that bloody rag and he's CHOKING Hogar!
*Kutler: GIVE IT THE FUCK UP!
Deal: The fans here are booing Kutler as he continues to choke Hogar with that towel.
(Hogar is gagging and coughing up blood.)
Deal: This is getting out of hand as Kutler continues to choke Hogar. Hogar is NOT moving! The ref is trying to grab ahold of the towel and a LIVID Kutler is staring down the ref! The ref backs away and Kutler makes his way toward the ref! That towel is COVERED in blood and the ref is being backed into the corner. Kutler is admonishing him.
Storm: The ref has had enough! He's yelling at Kutler and they're in a heated argument.
Deal: This is giving Hogar some time to recuperate
Storm: You're assuming there's something left in the tank. Hogar is MOTIONLESS!
Deal: Kutler is threatening the referee, but he's careful not to put his hands on him because he needs that ref to count Hogar's shoulders to the mat. As Hogar has been claiming for weeks, a loss to him can be detrimental to Kutler's career. Kip Kutler is taking a breather as he glares at a motionless and bloodied Steve Hogar.
Storm: Kutler is eyeing those steel chairs. Does he have in mind what I think he has in mind?!
Deal: Kutler grabs a chair and wraps it around Hogar's left leg.
Storm: He's doing it again! Kutler is looking to END this thing.
Deal: The referee is trying to get in the way, but Kutler shoves him! He picks up the other chair and wraps it around Hogar's other leg.
Storm: This is NOT good for Hogar, not at all.
Deal: Kutler is cursing at Hogar as he makes his way up to the top. He's taking his time, can he even make it up there?!
Storm: Look at Hogar! Kutler has all the time in the world.
Deal: The referee is checking on Hogar and Kutler is SCREAMING at the ref to get out of the way! The ref backs off as Kutler reaches the top. If he connects, Hogar's ankles could be broken! Kutler leaps and Hogar moves slightly, but Kutler CONNECTS!
Storm: Did you hear that?! He SNAPPED at least one of Hogar's ankles!
Deal: This crowd is in DISBELIEF! He very well could have snapped at least one of his ankles. Hogar moved at the last second, which might have saved him.
Storm: No, didn't you hear it?! BOTH ANKLES were SNAPPED!
Deal: I don't know but there seems to be some damage there.
Storm: Kutler has had ENOUGH! He's putting Hogar in his Hogar's own finisher, the figure four leglock.
Deal: The referee is asking Hogar if he gives up and he REFUSES! (crowd pops) This INFURIATES Kutler who increases the pressure!
Storm: Hogar is fading out!
Deal: Indeed he is! The ref asks him again and Hogar uses what's left of his strength to shake his head!
Storm: GIVE UP YOU IDIOT! This man will have both of his legs broken if they're not already!
Deal: Kutler is so zapped of energy that he's not even yelling at Hogar to give up. Kutler is wearing himself down! Hogar's shoulders hit the mat, 1.....2......shoulder up! (crowd pops) Hogar is STILL in this thing!
Storm: WHAT THE HELL?!
Deal: There's nothing else Kutler can do but increase the pressure. Hogar's legs are no longer working. There's NOTHING he can do to come back from this. Yet the man still won't give up! Kutler POUNDS the mat with his fist in frustration!
Storm: I think I heard Hogar's other leg snap! He is NOT walking outta this one.
Deal: The referee is lifting Hogar's arm and it drops, he raises it again and it drops, he lifts it again and Hogar's arm is still up as he gives the fans a thumbs up. Kutler sees this and he's beside himself!
*Kutler: GIVE UP MOTHER FUCKER OR I'LL BREAK YOUR NECK!
Deal: Kutler just threatened to break Hogar's NECK!
Storm: Does Hogar even feel anything in his legs?! He must want to end up in a wheelchair like his partner Dan Williams!
Deal: Kutler seems intent in putting him in a wheelchair. Kutler releases the figure four and he POUNDS the mat in FRUSTRATION! His hands are on the side of his head as he wracks his brain, trying to put away Hogar. He's thrown EVERYTHING in his arsenal at the man and he's STILL in the match!
Storm: He's not standing though!
Deal: Kutler is shaking his head in frustration as he stares down Hogar with smoke coming out of his nostrils. Hogar turns himself around and is crawling, but he can't make his way up to his feet. His legs are no longer working! Why doesn't this referee stop the match?!
Storm: You know the rules!
Deal: There are no rules!
Storm: Exactly!
Deal: Kutler appears to be amused at the sight of Hogar crawling toward him, his legs aren't working, Kutler just smirks and shakes his head in disbelief. Kutler stands there as Hogar, who can barely see due to the blood that is covering his eyes, reaches and grabs one of Kutler's ankles. Hogar doesn't have the strength to get himself back up. Or even take down Kutler at this point.
Storm: Put him out of his misery!
Deal: Kutler just stares at Hogar and takes a deep breath, shaking his head. Even he can't believe what he's seeing.
Storm: Put him away!
Deal: Kutler is now setting Hogar up.....for the Kutting Edge! He has some difficulty but HITS IT!
Storm: PIN HIM!
Deal: I don't think he's convinced that Hogar is done as Hogar lies motionlessly on the mat. Kuter puts Hogar in the Krippling Kutler Cross Face!
Storm: There's no getting out of this!
Deal: We've seen him get out of EVERYTHING Kutler has thrown at him, but you may be right. There is no sign of movement as the referee raises Hogar's arm once and it falls, he raises it again, still no movement, one more time, and IT'S OVER!
Storm: FINALLY!
**DING**DING**DING**
Deal: Kutler is NOT letting go!
Storm: Does he even know where he's at?!
Deal: Either he didn't hear the bell or he's VERY angry that Hogar resisted for so long. I don't know which but the referee is tapping his shoulder and now security is in the ring trying to get Kutler off of Hogar. The man is UNCONSCIOUS! LET HIM GO! He better let go or they might reverse the decision!
Storm: I don't think they can.
Deal: Finally, security is able to pull Kutler off of Hogar. And Kutler collapses right next to Hogar. The careers of these two men have been intertwined for many years, dating back to when both were on the same team. One man's career will end tonight and the other will continue his comeback but he has some recovering to do.
Storm: It's a good thing he has some time off, but he'll be fine! By the time RAGE is back up and running next year, his shoulder will be pretty much healed up.
Deal: How do you know that?
Storm: I know!
Deal: Hogar is STILL motionless as paramedics have arrived and there's a stretcher being brought to the ring.
Storm: ONE stretcher.
Deal: That's what I said! The security guards are trying to help Kutler up, but he's brushing them off. He wants nothing to do with them as he walks himself to the corner. Kutler is staring at the fallen Steve Hogar as paramedics work on him. What is that man thinking?!
Storm: He's asking himself why he's not enjoying a steak at the finest restaurant in Riyadh. This was supposed to be a quick 5-10 minute match.
Deal: Rich Mason is at ringside with his entourage as he watches the chaos continue to unfold. They are trying to get Steve Hogar onto the stretcher.
Storm: I bet Kutler would break that stretcher in two, with Hogar on it, if he had the energy for it.
Deal: Obviously he does not. Mason is watching Hogar with his poker face as if he doesn't have any concern for the man.
Storm: How do you know that?!
Deal: Just a wild guess. Kutler is still standing in his corner and yes he is still standing as he will walk away from this as the victor as he watches one of his most hated rivals being moved into an ambulance. The open the doors and Hogar lifts his head as he just regained consciousness. He looks over at Hogar and locks eyes with him. Hogar gives Kutler the middle finger!
(The crowd pops as Kutler smirks)
Deal: And Kutler gives Hogar a middle finger of his own!
(Another crowd pop)
Storm: Is that supposed to be a sign of respect?
Deal: I don't know what it means, but they're putting Hogar into the ambulance as Kutler continues to stare him down as the doors close and the ambulance pulls away.
Storm: I don't think he was convinced that Hogar was done!
Deal: Who can blame him after all that?
*Ring Announcer: The winner of this match is KIP KUTLER!
(The crowd pops as Kutler steps away from the corner and the ref raises his arm in victory.)
Storm: I don't understand these people! They loved him and then they hated him and now they love him again. I can't wait to see how people react to him once he's back in the states!
Deal: Judging by the fans reaction here at MSG, who have watched this match on the big screen, I'm assuming it will be positive.
(Rich Mason approaches Kutler and raises his other arm.)
Deal: Kutler brushes Mason off as if he doesn't want anything to do with him. Mason backs away as his bodyguards step in front of him.
Storm: Rich Mason made Kip Kutler an even wealthier man tonight between that one million dollar and the winner's purse, which is likely just as much. Gotta love that Saudi money!
Deal: Kip Kutler is refusing help is he makes his way out of the ring.
Storm: Kip Kutler is bloodied and he's beaten, but once again proved that he's a warrior and he will be a force to be reckoned with in RAGE next year.
Deal: Steve Hogar's career has officially ended and is being transported to the hospital as we speak. We hope that he is okay and will keep you updated on his condition.
~~~
Stock: Right then, there’s no bloody time for dithering. We’re getting straight on with the bloody action. Next up , the RAGE Scientific bloody Showcase Championship is on the bloody line as Doug Devens defends against Nightwalker! Gordon vs. Nightwalker
Vandessa Deal: What a night so far!
Ricky Storm: 22 years in the making!
Vandessa Deal: Doug Devens won’t just come out here as a champion he will come out here as a conqueror. Double champion!
Ricky Storm: Doug has to be tired, but maybe the stem cells are working! May he hit my boy Kip up for some D-Bol or trenbolone!
Vandessa Deal: Both these competitors represent the same faction, but this match is about personal gain! They have to set the alliance to Daniel Dare aside to achieve their goals and dreams!
Ricky Storm: Let’s head to bloody Lord Robert Stock! That guy is totally loco daddy! He’s an honorary Planet Silverstar member!
Stock: Oi! Still bloody talking here! From Chicago, weighing in at 254 bloody pounds, DOUG DEVENS!
("Ride of the Valkyries" by Wagner plays. Devens stands at the top of the ramp, both championships displayed with quiet arrogance. Thomas Gordon lingers just behind him, hands folded, a satisfied smile on his face like a man watching a long-term investment finally peak.)
Ricky Storm: He beat Scott Grayse earlier tonight with Gordon’s help, let’s be clear about that, but he’s walking into this match already wounded. Two matches. Two belts and now Nightwalker? That’s rough! She is someone you should never overlook especially on one of the grandest stages!
Vandessa Deal: She is Rage's REAL DEAL! She is laser focused on winning here tonight. Yeah, it’s strange seeing Salvation church members facing one another but when it’s for one of the most prestigious titles in wrestling today all bets are off!
Storm: She’s real? Are you for real daddy? She is as fake as your tits!
Vandessa Deal: Idiot! Do all you Storms share one collective brain? Of course you do and it’s damaged! Just sit there and be mute!
Ricky Storm: We are the free folk! We have a pretty sweet time Machine, just ask Ferman, Barnhill or Jennings! Our president JOEY FERMAN of Planet Silverstar is C.O.O. Of UWA!
Vanessa Deal: Crayon crew as Thief Taylor calls them! Just stop talking about them. No one cares! NO ONE CARES!
Robert Stock: His bloody opponent hailing from some bloody quadrant somewhere in bloody hell…..
(A little girl's giggle is heard and then " Out of the darkness hell's queen did call to pain and suffering she brought to them all. Away ran the children to hide in their beds in fear that the devil would chop off their heads". (The little girl giggles again)
Stock: Presenting, the bloody Queen of Hell - NIGHTWALKER!
(At that point the lights go out and fog fills the stage as "Dracula” by Rob Zombie hits a fire ball, shoots out of the stage and turns into Loralie Blackwell . She heads down the ramp to the ring in cat-like strides glaring at the crowd as the non-believers boo her and her followers cheer. She stops at the edge of the stage and snaps her fingers disappearing only to reappear in the middle of the ring and heads to her corner.)
Ricky Storm: Her trickery shows no bounds! I wonder if David Copperfield did his apprenticeship under her tutelage? What about D.B Copper? I swore I saw him at the Dollar Tree in Lima, Ohio! Might have been Tat Tom!
Vandessa Deal: She earned this shot you fool. BOH points. Consistency and she chose him. That tells you everything. She is more focused now than she has been in a long time.
Ricky Storm: Rumor has it that my boy Dougie D lived in a jungle with a crazy tribe that taught him the real meaning of enlightenment, daddy!
Vandessa Deal: Lies! All lies, I swear, I am not paid enough for this!
**DING**DING**
(They circle slowly, neither willing to overcommit. Circling like two gladiators destined for greatness. They are circling while jaw jacking one another. Both competitors circling with their eyes locked on one another. )
Ricky Storm: This is Scientific Showcase rules submissions only. No pinfalls, no knockouts. One mistake, and it’s over.
(The first lock-up is brief and violent. Nightwalker drops level, reaching for Devens’ leg, but Devens sprawls hard and drives her face-first into the mat. He stomps on her.)
Vandessa Deal: That’s veteran instinct. Devens didn’t hesitate; he smothered her.
Ricky Storm: Being from hell and all that darkness I bet she enjoys a little smothering! I know I do!
Deal: Of course you do, you sick freak!
(Devens grinds a forearm across Nightwalker’s face, just enough to hurt, just enough to irritate. Terry Dale warns him. Devens ignores it. They reset. He attempts to try again but Nightwalker strikes faster this time twisting into Devens’ arm and forcing him toward the ropes.)
Ricky Storm: Nightwalker’s not trying to overpower him. She’s trying to out-think him. Doug is a bit older so he could be sun-downing!
(Devens breaks free with a rake of the fingers and immediately snaps on a headlock, dragging Nightwalker to the mat and slowing the pace to a crawl. Gordon nods approvingly from ringside.)
Vandessa Deal: This is Doug Devens’ world right now. This is how he wins he drains you.
Ricky Storm: Plus, Gordon in your corner ain’t a bad thing either! He ain’t eye candy or anything, but you got to be wondering, if you're Nightwalker, when he’s gonna pull some shit, daddy!
(Nightwalker fights up, shoots Devens off the ropes but Devens blocks, yanks her arm over the top rope, and drops his weight onto it.)
Ricky Storm: That arm’s a target now. Everything Devens does from here will be about control.
Deal: He’s trying to wear her down, not a rookie move by any means.
(Back inside, Devens twists the arm again and again, threatening quick armbars, forcing Nightwalker to burn energy escaping instead of attacking. Then suddenly Nightwalker rolls through a transition and snaps on a triangle choke.)
Vandessa Deal: She’s got it! She’s got it locked in!
(The crowd roars as Devens scrambles, stacking her just enough to reach the ropes with his fingertips.)
Ricky Storm: That was close. Too close. Good thing he has a furry red-assed Orangutan's reach!
Deal: That would be a baboon you donkey!
(Gordon jumps onto the apron, barking at Dale, buying Devens precious seconds to recover. Nightwalker snaps. She charges Devens, smashing his head into the corner, kneeing him in the ribs, then dragging him down into a brutal neck crank.)
Vandessa Deal: This is frustration boiling over. Nightwalker feels it slipping.
Ricky Storm: She is mad as a hornet! Her eyes are glowing! Is Lucifer gonna crack the earth and appear from the depths of hell? I hope not, Halloween isn’t for like 10 months!
(Devens bites her hand to break free. Dale scolds him. Gordon waves it off. Nightwalker responds by chopping Devens leg out and stomping directly on the knee before locking in a kneebar.)
Ricky Storm: That’s the same knee he’s been favoring all night!
Vandessa Deal: He bit her!!!!! What the hell!
Ricky Storm: He must have missed catering!
(Devens howls, clawing to the ropes. He barely escapes. Nightwalker is laughing while she creeps forward! She grabs him by the head and suplexes him over. She is quick to her feet and drops a hard elbow. She grinding that elbow into his throat in an attempt to choke him out. Devens flips her over and begins just a flurry of hard rights!)
Vandessa Deal: Deven’s just brawling now!
Ricky Storm: He better pace himself. This ain’t 2010!
(Devens traps Nightwalker during a flurry of rage and cinches in a Crossface, sitting deep and wrenching back with everything he has. He’s reefing on her neck with a good grip. Nightwalker slowly trying to inch her way to the ropes. Doug applies more pressure, slowing her fight.)
Vandessa Deal: This could be it!
(Nightwalker crawls. Inch by inch. Fingertips scraping canvas. Rope break. The crowd applauds both. Nightwalker rolls to the floor. Devens follows but she snaps him forward with a huge clothesline, driving the back of his head into the apron.)
Ricky Storm: That’s vicious! She’s dismantling him! That rattled his brain. He may need a cat-scan!
Vanessa Deal: Step by step she wears him down. She wants this gold!
(Nightwalker attempts to lift him but he pushes her into the guard rail. She is clobbering him. He hits her with a knee raise taking her back. Doug to his feet and suplexes her over taking both competitors down!)
Vandessa Deal: Some old school traditional move sets.
Ricky Storm: Sometimes things that are old become new again. Just like your tits!
Vandessa Deal: Idiot, I swear!
(Nightwalker and Devens are both slow to get up! Nightwalker gets to get her feet and delivers a huge headbutt sending Doug back into the ring apron.)
Ricky Storm: Now that’s using your head, eh!
(She rolls him into the ring, Nightwalker locks in an arm-triangle choke. Devens staggers to his feet and slams her into the corner, but she keeps the hold applied. Then the building loses its god damn mind!)
(“Legendary by Skillet” plays over the loud speaker.)
Vandessa Deal: WAIT!!!!! Hold THE DAMN PHONE! WAIT A SECOND!!!!
Ricky Storm: Someone call my daddy, daddy - ya know!
(Harold Hartley appears on the stage.)
Ricky Storm: You’ve got to be kidding me.
Vanessa Deal: This is crazy!
(Harold looks at Robert bloody Stock and nods.)
Robert Stock: Harold Hartley is cashing in the WHO’S THE DADDY PRIZE. The match is now a triple threat.
(Devens is screaming like he has seen a ghost? He’s holding Terry Dale trying to get his feet. Hartley runs down the ramp and slides into the ring and Nightwalker turns and CRACK.)
Vandessa Deal: NO! NO!
(Hartley levels Nightwalker with a lead pipe, knocking her out cold. He tosses the pipe out of the ring before Terry Dale notices.)
Ricky Storm: This is a robbery!
(Hartley turns to Devens. He charges in blind rage. Hartley sidesteps. Strikes. Drops Devens to the mat.)
Vandessa Deal: Hartley’s been waiting a year for this moment!
(Hartley traps the arm and sinks in The PAINKILLER. Devens fights. Thrashes. Reaches for Gordon.)
Ricky Storm: There’s nowhere to go! That’s a huge DICK MOVE OF THE CENTURY!
Vandessa Deal: He’s trying to break his arm!
Ricky Storm: Pay back is a bitch daddy!
(Deven’s is fighting it. He is screaming in pain. Terry Dale is down asking Deven’s if he taps! He shakes his head no! He’s frothing at the mouth while gasping from the pain.)
Vanessa Deal: He’s gonna break his damn arm!
Ricky Storm: I can’t wait for the pop crack rice crispy sound! Pay back is a real super bitch daddy!
(Devens taps. The pain was too severe and The bell rings.)
**DING**DING**DING**
Stock: Your bloody WINNER! - HAROLD HARTLEY!!!
Vandessa Deal: HAROLD HARTLEY HAS DONE IT!
(Hartley rises as the crowd explodes. He takes the Scientific Showcase Championship the same one Deven’s took from him long ago. Hartley flips Devens off. Nightwalker glares from the corner, fury burning through the haze.)
Ricky Storm: Nightwalker was robbed. Devens was humbled. And Harold Hartley just rewrote history. Hartley walks up the ramp, championship reclaimed, while chaos and anger linger behind him.
Vandessa Deal: This wasn’t just a match, Ricky. This was a reckoning.
Ricky Storm: LEDGENDARY LIKE ONLY RAGE CAN PROVIDE!
Deal: Okay RAGE fans it all comes down to this, the main event of Year 22. After a year long Bouts Of Honor competition that saw Team Cage come out victorious and giving the advantage to the challenger in this match. RAGE World Champion Daniel Dare will defend his title against his long time rival Cage in the FEAR FACTORY which will take place inside of the CATHEDRAL in Chicago, Illinois, home of none other than the Hardcore Holy Roller himself the Saint, who is currently in TCW, another long time rival of Dare and the same can be said of Cage, who will also be the SPECIAL REFEREE! I can’t believe what we are about to see!
Storm: Neither can I! This is going to be INSANE!
Deal: Insane doesn’t even begin to cover it! The fans here in Madison Square Garden will be watching it on RAGE-Vision as there are cameras set up all over the Cathedral to capture the action to make sure none of the fans here in New York City or watching at home miss a second of what will be an unquestionably dangerous and violent match!
Storm: It should be noted that there will be NO ONE ELSE inside the Cathedral except for Cage, Dare, and the Saint and one can only imagine what waits for them inside! No members of Team Dare or the Salvation Church. No members of Team Cage. Just those three inside the Cathedral, with Chicago firefighters and paramedics standing by outside the property for when the match ends, which is now the focal point of the Fear Factory match inside the home of the man who created it all the way back in 2017 while he was the RAGE World Champion which was an absolutely epic match. In fact the Saint loved the match so much he even brought it to TCW with him back in 2022!
Deal: The Saint won both of those matches, while we saw Jerry Root win in 2018 and Gemini prevail in 2019 here in RAGE so this will be only the FIFTH TIME this match will be used in either fed as it is so dangerous, so mind altering, both feds agree that it should be used SPARINGLY and ONLY in extreme situations and there is no situation more extreme than the BLOOD FEUD between Daniel Dare and Cage!
Storm: These two have been going after each other for YEARS and now they have a chance to finally settle this in what will be maybe the most challenging match of their careers. Cage won the right to pick the stipulation to this match and he decided on the Fear Factory as he doesn’t just want to beat Dare, he wants to push him to his physical and mental limit while at the same time hoping to walk out of the Cathedral as the new RAGE World Champion.
Deal: Cage has been obsessed with taking down Dare and the Salvation Church and now he finally gets Dare, in what is his last chance to fight for the RAGE World Championship, one on one in an environment Cage thinks favors him and a match he says is right up his alley and with this being his last chance at taking down Dare, Cage is swinging for the fences with this pick. But while Cage clearly knows what he is doing and what he is getting in for, we can’t forget the man he is facing is Daniel Dare. He has seen it all, done it all, and will not be intimidated by this match no matter how dangerous or torturous it may seem.
Storm: Let’s not forget Dare and the Salvation Church spent over a year inside of the Cathedral after they were gifted it by Mason International after the Saint’s controversial departure from the business last summer. They used it as their home, their base of operations, and remade it in their image while they were there. And during that time they got to know every room, every hallway, every corner in the Cathedral so while Cage may think he has Dare backed into a corner, Dare spent a long time inside the Cathedral and with his knowledge of the layout of the Cathedral, there are those who feel Cage made a rash decision picking the Cathedral as the location and that he might have accidentally handed Dare the advantage without realizing it.
Deal: That is an excellent point as Dare took great pleasure in revamping the Cathedral in his image while the Salvation Church occupied it which they did until the Miracle Marathon when the Saint defeated Dare to become the RAGE World Champion and reclaim ownership of the Cathedral. Dare was able to regain the championship at Hell’s Holiday bringing us to this moment now where two of the sport's most bitter rivals finally get to settle their issues in what might be the final encounter between them. But we would not be doing our job if we didn’t discuss the man who will be officiating this match taking place inside HIS HOME and that is none other than the Saint.
Storm: It would be malpractice if we didn’t discuss him or his history with both of these men. Everyone knows about the wars waged between the Saint and Daniel Dare over the years. They have spent nearly THREE DECADES inflicting ungodly pain and suffering on each other in the feud that was standard bearer every other feud in this sport has been compared to. It was the first feud EVER inducted into the Hall Of Fame and even during “down times” when they are not actively battling each other, there is still a hate between them that will never die no matter how much time passes.
Deal: They don’t call Saint vs. Dare the Feud of Feuds for nothing as they have been in some of the bloodiest, most violent and historic matches this sport has ever seen. With all of that said, while many feel the Saint being the special referee for this match gives Cage the advantage, there are those who feel differently because while many people focus on the Saint’s hatred of Dare, let’s not forget that the Saint also has had a long and violent history with Cage.
Storm: They have engaged in some of the most brutal matches the sport has ever seen and while neither of them hate each other like they hate Dare, to say they are friends would be considered a massive case of misinformation because there is no love lost between Cage and the Saint either.
Deal: Throw in the fact that Cage and Dare are fighting inside THE SAINT’S HOME, a home he spent a year trying to get back and several months renovating when he did, no thanks to Cage’s use of a blow torch while he was “helping” clean the Cathedral up, something that did not sit well with the Saint. Word is while any weapon is in play for this match, word is the Saint put in the contract when asked to ref this match nothing flammable would be used in this match, as well as that RAGE would foot the bill for any part of his home that gets damaged or destroyed during this match. Some say it was the Saint just trying to squeeze a few extra dollars out of RAGE just because he could, but he also knows that by agreeing to let the Fear Factory take place inside of his home there is a good chance it will not look exactly the same when it’s done.
Storm: For his sake I hope he has a good contractor on speed dial because he is going to need it when it’s done! In addition to all the insanity and blood shed we are going to witness, both Cage and Dare are going to have to face their greatest fear if they hope to win this match. No pinfalls will be counted for a wrestler who hasn’t faced his fear so even if your opponent drops dead with no chance of kicking out, if you haven’t faced your fear yet the Saint won’t even consider making the count!
Deal: Both of these men know that and are ready to face whatever fear they have to take down the other, and knowing what type of men Cage and Dare, we can only imagine what kind of fear they could possibly have!
Storm: I shudder to think what could possibly scare these two!
Deal: I don't know what it could be but we are close to finding out as Stock is in the ring ready for the announcements!
Stock: LADIES AND BLOODY GENTLEMEN! OUR NEXT MATCH IS THE MAIN BLOODY EVENT OF YEAR 22 AND IS THE FEAR FACTORY MATCH THAT IS TAKING PLACE INSIDE THE SAINT'S BLOODY CATHEDRAL IN CHICAGO, ILLINOIS AND IS FOR THE RAGE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP!
(Crowd pops LOUDLY)
Stock: INTRODUCING FIRST, THE SPECIAL REFEREE! HE IS A HALL OF BLOODY FAMER AND ONE OF THE GREATEST BLOODY WRESTLER'S OF ALL TIME! HE IS THE HARDCORE HOLY ROLLER ….. THE SAINT!
(GOAT by the Cult plays bringing a deafening roar from the fans as the Saint, thanks to the cameras inside the Cathedral, appears on the RAGE-Vision. He makes his way to a wrestling ring set up in the basement gym of the Cathedral. He is wearing a referee’s shirt with the word GOAT on the back. He looks into the camera to acknowledge the fans back in New York who continue to cheer loudly.)
Stock: NOW INTRODUCING THE BLOODY CHALLENGER! FROM MESA, ARIZONA… WEIGHING 225 POUNDS, HE IS A MULTI-TIME HALL OF BLOODY FAMER… THIS… IS… CAGE!!!
(The fans erupt into deafening cheers as they see Cage make his way into the ring in the basement gym. Cage points at the camera to acknowledge the fans then goes about getting ready for the match.)
Stock: NOW INTRODUCING THE CHAMPION! HE IS THE LEADER OF THE SALVATION BLOODY CHURCH AND CALLS HIMSELF THE MESSIAH OF WRESTLING! HE WEIGHS IN AT 300 BLOODY POUNDS AND HAILS FROM TO HELL AND BACK! THE RAGE WORLD CHAMPION …. DANIEL DARE!
(Dare makes his way towards the ring in the basement gym of the Cathedral while the fans back in. New York City boo him LUSTILY as he says a few incendiary words into the camera before stepping into the ring.)
*CAMERA VIEW ON TELEVISION SWITCHES TO DIRECTLY INSIDE THE CATHEDRAL*
Deal: They are inside the ring in the basement gym of the Cathedral as we now switch to the view inside of the Cathedral where the action is about to take place. Even though they are all the way out in Chicago we can feel the tension all the way out here in New York! The Saint calls Cage and Dare to the middle of the ring and is giving them both last second instructions!
Saint: Alright you two, PAY ATTENTION to what I’m about to say because I’m only going to say it once and I WILL NOT REPEAT MYSELF! This is the FEAR FACTORY but it is also MY HOUSE! I didn’t wait a year to get the Cathedral back and then agree to let you two fight it out inside MY HOME without a few assurances from RAGE beforehand.
This IS an anything goes match, weapons are allowed, and in fact encouraged, and ANYTHING is fair game to be used. HOWEVER, I want you to keep in mind that thanks to a clause in my contract that RAGE agreed to, IF YOU BREAK IT YOU BOUGHT IT! So feel free to use whatever you want, but remember if you break it, the money is coming out of YOUR PAYCHECK NO QUESTIONS ASKED!
Deal: The Saint isn’t playing about that!
Saint: ALSO, since this is the Fear Factory, if you want to win you must FACE YOUR FEAR! Any pinfall or submissions without facing your fear first will be IGNORED so I strongly advise both of you face your fears as soon as possible to speed the proceedings along. Falls also can take place ANYWHERE inside the Cathedral on OR outside. As long as it's only Cathedral grounds, it's good. The ONLY rule I have tonight is that while weapons are in fact allowed, NOTHING FLAMMABLE IS ALLOWED! And we all know why that is …. CAGE.
Cage: IT WAS ONE ROOM!
Saint: IT WAS A BIG ROOM! I DID allow both of you to place weapons at random locations in the Cathedral as I damn well this fight isn’t staying inside this ring. Only you two know where you placed them so use them at will and while I am strictly enforcing my NO FIRE RULE, feel free to spill as much blood as you want because that cleans up much easier than fire. No thanks to Cage.
Cage: Just let it go already!
Saint: I REFUSE TO LET IT GO! YOU ALMOST BURNED DOWN THE WHOLE DAMN PLACE! Also there is one room on the main floor that is sealed off and OFF LIMITS and you must NOT GO IN THERE OR SOMETHING SERIOUSLY HORRIBLE WILL HAPPEN TO YOU!
Dare: I didn’t agree to that! You can’t tell me what to do, I’M THE MESSIAH AND YOUR BIOLOGICAL FATHER! If I want to go in that room I’M GOING IN THAT ROOM!
Saint: THE HELL YOU ARE! As I said before, MY HOUSE MY RULES so what I say GOES! That being said, enough wasting time, let’s go about the business of you two kicking the shit out each other! RING THE BELL!
**DING**DING**
Deal: The bell has rung and Cage and Dare immediately go at each other! It’s a slugfest from the start with the Saint looking on as Cage and Dare are using each other like a punching bag in the early going!
Storm: They’ve waited all year for this match and now that it’s here they aren’t going to hold back! They are rolling along the ring ropes beating the crap out of each other and it’s only to get more violent from here!
Deal: Cage has Dare backed into the corner and is whaling on him with rights and lefts …. DARE WITH A KICK TO THE NUTS! Cage goes down to his knees and Dare viciously boots him in the head!
Storm: There are no rules so he did it right in front of the Saint knowing there will be no repercussions for doing so!
Deal: Dare smirks at the Saint telling him it’s going to be a short night for him and the easiest paycheck he ever earned and now grabs Cage and CLOBBERS him across the back! He does it again and now he grabs Cage in a front face lock and SWINGS HIM VIOLENTLY ACROSS THE RING!
Storm: Cage sits up grabbing his neck and he might have tweaked something in it when Dare threw him!
Deal: Cage tries to stand up and Dare CLOTHESLINES him and sends him to the mat! He goes to cover Cage, but the Saint just stands in the corner staring at him!
Dare: WHAT ARE YOU DOING? GET OFF YOUR ASS AND MAKE THE COUNT!
Saint: YOU KNOW THE RULES! NOT UNTIL YOU FACE YOUR FEARS! FACE IT AND I’LL COUNT! UNTIL THEN SHUT YOUR MOUTH!
Deal: Dare clearly didn’t like the Saint telling him off, but the rules are clear! No pinfalls or submissions will be counted until a wrestler faces his fear! Dare reluctantly and angrily goes back to Cage who shoots up and catches him with a DROP KICK that sends Dare flying through the ropes out to the floor!
Storm: Landing on the floor is hard enough under normal circumstances but there is NO MAT on the floor in this basement gym so Dare’s landing was rougher than usual!
Storm: Dare gets up slowly trying to shake off the pain …. CAGE WITH A SUICIDE DIVE OVER THE TOP ROPE ONTO DARE!
Deal: And that might be the last we see of the ring in this match! Dare with another rough landing on the concrete floor and now Cage grabs Dare by the hair and begins BASHING HIS HEAD INTO THE FLOOR!
Storm: Dare's head is making a sickening sound as his flesh is repeatedly SLAMMED into the concrete!
Deal: Cage pulls Dare off the floor and now he whips him HEAD FIRST into a nearby weight rack! Dare hits the ground and now Cage grabs a DUMBBELL and goes to BRAIN Dare with it …. Dare moves and Cage slams the dumbbell into the ground!
Storm: Cage stands up and turns to face Dare …. Dare grabs him and throws Cage HEAD FIRST INTO THE MIRROR BY THE WEIGHT RACK!
Deal: The mirror SHATTERS and shards of broken glass are everywhere! The Saint pulls out his cellphone and takes pictures as he's clearly documenting this so he can get reimbursed by RAGE for the damage!
Storm: Cage stands up and there is a HUGE gash on his head from where it hit the mirror! Blood is pouring down his face and it didn't take long for blood to spill tonight in the Fear Factory!
Deal: Dare picks up a glass shard and SLASHES Cage across the back with it! That opens up a huge gash on his back and Cage howls in pain! He drops to his knees and grabs a glass shard himself. Dare moves in on him and Cage STABS Dare in the foot with the glass shard! Now Dare howls like a wounded animal as these two are SLICING AND STABBING each other like maniacs and we’re barely five minutes into the Fear Factory!
Storm: We knew it would be bloody but I didn’t think the blood would come THIS FAST! These two are out to MAIM each other!
Deal: Cage pulls the glass shard out of Dare’s foot and slashes him across the thigh with it! Cage goes to stand up but Dare grabs a dumbbell and SMASHES Cage in the back with it!
Storm: OUCH! That was right in the spine! I can feel Cage’s pain all the way here in New York! That was VICIOUS!
Deal: Cage drops to his knees and tries to get some distance between himself and Dare who runs up and boots Cage in the ribs! Cage rolls over clutching his stomach in pain and Dare has had the advantage most of the early going!
Storm: Dare looks over at the Saint who looks like he just texted a photo of the broken mirror to RAGE management and yells at him to pay attention! The Saint yells back until either one of them faces their fear he doesn't have shit to do and that he should pay attention to Cage instead of him!
Deal: Dare demands to know how is he supposed to face his fear when he doesn’t know where he’s supposed to face it! The Saint yells back that it will happen when it happens and to stop bitching and start fighting!
Storm: Dare did not like that answer!
Deal: Dare does not like when anyone talks back to him! When you call yourself the Messiah of wrestling you think everyone is beneath you! Dare is still carrying that dumbbell and turns back to face Cage who is slowly getting up. Dare charges at Cage and goes to PUNCH HIM WITH THE DUMBBELL …. CAGE.PICKS UP A BENCH AND USES IT AS A SHIELD TO BLOCK THE PUNCH!
Storm: Dare's hand went into the bench with the weight of the dumbbell behind it! He drops the dumbbell and howls in pain as he might have injured his hand! Dare angrily turns towards Cage who grabs Dare by the head and SLAMS his face on the workout bench!
Deal: Dare is rocked and now Cage leaps up on the workout bench and now leaps towards Dare with a HURRICANRANA! OH MY GOD!
Storm: Great move by Cage as it sent Dare crashing into a nearby treadmill! Cage runs over and STOMPS Dare's head into the treadmill and that didn't sound good!
Deal: Cage now STANDS on Dare’s back while he is face down on the treadmill. Cage looks at the control panel and flips on the power switch ….. THE TREADMILL IS MOVING WHILE CAGE IS STANDING ON DARE’S BACK!
Storm: The treadmill is GRINDING Dare’s face while Cage remains on top of him ….. Cage CRANKS up the speed on the treadmill as it continues to grind Darel’s face! CAGE IS USING THE TREADMILL LIKE A BELT SANDER ON DARE’S FACE!
Deal: Cage continues to turn up the speed on the treadmill as Dare growls in pain! Dare is trying to get out of this and now he rolls his entire body onto the treadmill which shoots him off and causes Cage to go FACE FIRST into the control panel! He lands on the treadmill and is shot off of it like Dare was into a nearby wall!
Storm: Dare sits up and sees his reflection in a nearby mirror and sees his face is BRIGHT RED as Cage tried to take his skin off with the treadmill! There’s a huge cut on Dare’s forehead and blood is coming out of it as both men have already been busted open!
Deal: Dare looks at his wound in the mirror and he is FURIOUS! Cage tried to permanently disfigure him with the treadmill and Dare is not going to let that stand! He pulls Cage up by the throat and CHOKE SLAMS HIM ON THE TREADMILL!
Storm: The treadmill is now DESTROYED and unusable thanks to that Choke Slam and the Saint pulls out his cellphone and makes a call to RAYMOND CUCUMBER?
Saint: HEY CUCUMBER? IT’S THE SAINT! YEAH I KNOW I’M SUPPOSED TO BE REFFING THIS MATCH, BUT HAVE YOU SEEN THE MESS THEY’RE MAKING? THEY’RE TEARING SHIT UP LEFT AND RIGHT AND AT THIS RATE I MIGHT NOT HAVE A HOUSE LEFT WHEN THIS IS OVER! SO THAT FEE YOU HAD TO PAY TCW FOR THEM TO AGREE TO LET ME REF THIS MATCH? IT IS NOW DOUBLE! HEY, YOU KNEW MY SERVICES WOULDN’T BE CHEAP, SO IF YOU WANT ME TO CONTINUE TO STAND BACK WHILE THEY DESTROY MY HOME I JUST GOT BACK, YOU WILL PAY THE TAB AND THANK ME FOR IT! THERE’S NO NEED TO BE LIKE THAT, JUST PAY ME WHAT YOU OWE AND WE’LL BE GOOD! I KNEW YOU’D COME AROUND! PLEASURE DOING BUSINESS WITH YOU!
Deal: Dare overheard the Saint call Cucumber and he isn’t happy about him making calls while he’s reffing his match!
Dare: WHAT THE HELL ARE YOU DOING? WHY ARE YOU CALLING CUCUMBER WHEN YOU’RE SUPPOSED TO BE REFFING MY MATCH! WHAT IS WRONG WITH YOU!
Saint: DON’T YOU WORRY ABOUT WHAT I’M DOING, WORRY ABOUT WHAT YOU SHOULD BE DOING BECAUSE WHAT I DO IS MY BUSINESS, NOT YOURS!
Deal: Dare is LIVID at the Saint and is literally SEETHING as he turns back towards Cage who is trying to get out of the wreckage of the treadmill. He gets to his feet and Dare lifts him up for a SUPLEX INTO THE WALL! That cracked some of the plaster and you can see the look on the Saint’s face as he clearly is going to demand more money from RAGE after this!
Storm: I don’t know how much money they had to offer the Saint AND TCW for him to agree to ref this match, but I’m sure it was a LOT!
Deal: Dare pulls Cage up and tries to whip him into the wall again, but Cage reverses it and sends Dare FACE FIRST into the wall and that causes more damage! The Saint is heard saying off to the side that RAGE is going to go bankrupt paying off all this damage as Cage grabs Dare as he steps away from the wall and drills him with a big right! That knocks Dare towards the gym doors and now Cage uses Dare’s head to SMASH OPEN the doors and boots Dare out into the hallway!
Storm: They’re now free to go anywhere in the Cathedral and there’s no telling what damage they might do! Cage runs over and drives a big elbow into the back of Dare’s head and that knocks him to the floor! Cage runs towards him and hits Dare with a MASSIVE DOUBLE STOMP TO THE BACK!
Deal: Cage rolls Dare over and tries to go for the cover and the Saint has to tell him he needs to face his fear first. Cage asks when is that supposed to happen and the Saint tells Cage it will happen when it happens and he’s tired of answering questions! Cage turns towards Dare who reaches up and GOUGES Cage in the eyes! That slows him down and now Dare grabs Cage and throws him into a nearby elevator!
Storm: The Cathedral has elevators? I didn’t know that! This place is more massive than I thought!
Deal: Dare follows Cage in and tackles Cage against the wall! The elevator door shuts behind them and now it’s just Dare and Cage inside the elevator!
Storm: The Saint is still in the basement and now has to catch up to Dare and Cage! We now get the camera view inside the elevator as Dare is beating down Cage!
Deal: Dare SLAMS Cage’s head against the elevator wall and Cage slumps to the ground! Dare knees him in the face and blood from Cage’s open wound SPLATTERS all over the elevator!
Storm: Some of it got on the elevator camera lens! Damn that went everywhere!
Deal: Dare is BRUTALIZING Cage inside the elevator as being in a confined space with Daniel Dare is not anyplace you want to be, not even one of the toughest men in the wrestling industry in Cage!
Storm: Dare is going off on Cage with rights and lefts and is BERATING Cage as he does! He’s telling Cage he should have never come back to RAGE and he is going to cripple him while his family watches!
Deal: Dare is beating Cage to a pulp inside the elevator and Cage may be OUT! Dare sees Cage is defenseless and now holds up his hand! We all know what that means as Dare goes for the TESTICLE SQUEEZE ….
Storm: What the hell! The lights in the elevator WENT OFF! It’s PITCH BLACK IN THERE!
Deal: What the hell is going on! We can hear Dare screaming to turn the lights back on so he can finish beating down Cage, but we can’t see him …. The elevator lights up again and WHAT IS THAT!
Storm: I don’t know it looks like a video of some abandoned building …. Wait a second, that's RAGE HEADQUARTERS! The windows are boarded up and the doors are chained and padlocked! WHAT THE HELL IS THIS!
Voice: WHAT YOU ARE LOOKING IS ALL THAT’S LEFT OF THE WRESTLING PROMOTION KNOWN AS RAGE! WHAT WAS ONCE A PROUD AND THRIVING COMPANY THAT EMPLOYED THE BEST WRESTLERS IN THE WORLD IS NOW NOTHING, BUT A MEMORY AS THE COMPANY WAS FORCED TO CLOSE IT’S DOORS FOREVER AFTER DANIEL DARE LOST THE RAGE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP TO CAGE!
INTEREST IN THE COMPANY PLUMMETED OVERNIGHT, SUBSCRIPTIONS TO ALL RAGE STREAMING SERVICES WERE CANCELED, TICKET SALES CRASHED, MERCHANDISE DIDN’T SELL AND FANS STOPPED WATCHING ENTIRELY OVERNIGHT!
SHORTLY AFTER, ONE WRESTLING PROMOTION AFTER ANOTHER WAS FORCED TO CLOSE IT’S DOORS FOREVER AS WRESTLING DIED THE NIGHT THE MESSIAH LOST!
Storm: WHAT WAS THAT!
Deal: I don’t know, but that was INSANE! It was some sort of apocalyptic vision of the future of the wrestling industry should Dare lose this match!
Voice: DANIEL DARE HAS FACED HIS FEAR!
Deal: The lights in the elevator come back on and we see Dare balled up in the corner in the fetal position rocking back and forth saying “MAKE IT STOP!” Dare’s fear is that the wrestling industry will be no more if he loses to Cage! He’s now faced it and he can now go for the win!
Storm: The elevator finally reaches the next floor and the doors open. Dare quickly gets off the elevator and turns to curse it out saying it should go back to hell where it belongs! He looks over his shoulder and sees the Saint standing just down the hallway who is waiting impatiently for Dare and Cage to resume fighting.
Saint: CONGRATULATIONS YOU FACED YOUR FEAR! NOW CAN WE TRY TO FINISH THIS MATCH WHILE WE’RE STILL IN 2025?
Dare: YOU WEREN’T ON THE ELEVATOR! HOW THE HELL DID YOU GET UP HERE SO FAST?
Saint: SECRET PASSAGES, THEY’RE ALL OVER THE PLACE, REMEMBER?
Dare: OH YES, THE SECRET PASSAGES! I ALWAYS LOVED THOSE. DID YOU USE THE ONE IN THE SOUTHEAST CORNER?
Saint: OF COURSE I DID. IT’S THE QUICKEST WAY HERE FROM THE BASEMENT.
Dare: I ALWAYS LOVED THAT PASSAGE, MADE MOVING AROUND THIS PLACE SO MUCH EASIER.
Saint: IT’S ONE OF MY FAVORITE THINGS ABOUT THE CATHEDRAL. BY THE WAY YOU MAY WANT TO LOOK OUT.
Dare: LOOK OUT? LOOK OUT FOR WHAT ….
Deal: CAGE EXPLODES OUT OF THE ELEVATOR AND TACKLES DARE INTO A NEARBY TABLE! A vase that was on the table falls off and shatters on the floor!
Cage: OH SHIT! I AM SO SORRY ABOUT THAT!
Saint: DON’T BE! THAT IS A VASE DARE LEFT BEHIND WHEN I KICKED THE SALVATION CHURCH OUT OF HERE! IT’S EXPENSIVE AS HELL BUT IS ALSO AN EYESORE SO YOU DID ME A FAVOR?
Dare: IS THAT MY VASE FROM THE MING DYNASTY FROM CHINA? I WAS WONDERING WHERE I LEFT THAT! IT’S A PRICELESS ANTIQUE!
Saint: NOT ANYMORE!
Dare: CAGE YOU BASTARD! YOU OWE ME A MILLION DOLLARS!
Cage: I THOUGHT YOU SAID IT WAS PRICLESS!
Dare: I JUST PUT A PRICE ON IT AND IT’S A MILLION DOLLARS!
Cage: GOOD LUCK GETTING IT FROM ME!
Deal: Dare explodes into a blind rage and TACKLES Cage to the floor! Dare POUNDS him in the head with a Double Axe Handle, but now Cage MULE KICKS Dare off of him and sends Dare HEAD FIRST down a nearby stairwell! Dare is sprawled out on a landing several steps down and now Cage HURLS himself over the railing and lands on Dare with a SPLASH!
Storm: HOLY SHIT! Cage damn near hurled himself to his death, but fortunately for him he landed on Dare! Blood splattered all over the wall and the Saint is going to have a hell of a time cleaning this up when this match is over!
Deal: You couldn’t pay me enough to help clean up this mess! Cage goes to cover Dare, but quickly stops as he remembers he still hasn’t faced his fear! He pulls Dare up and looks like he is setting him up for the THUNDER CAGE …. Dare blocks it and catches Cage with a HEAD BUTT! That slows Cage down and now Dare lifts Cage up and POWER BOMBS CAGE OFF THE STAIRWAY TO THE FLOOR BELOW!
Storm: Fortunately for Cage there was a table at the bottom of the stairway to break his fall and I say fortunately with a heavy dose of Silverstarian sarcasm because Cage is in a heap!
Deal: I don’t know WHY there would be a table at the bottom of a stairwell, but knowing the Saint he put it there hoping something like this would happen! Dare moves down the stairs as quickly as he can and throws himself on top of Cage for the cover! Now the Saint can count and we get 1 …. 2 …. CAGE KICKS OUT!
Storm: Cage survived that brutal fall from the stairwell to the floor below that sent him through the table, but that is not something you want to try to survive more than once! And Cage has to hope he can face his fear soon because right now he is at a distinct disadvantage in this match!
Deal: Dare wanted that pin, but now he knows he can tee off on Cage and doesn’t have to worry about suffering a pin or being made to tap out as Cage still needs to face his fear. Dare pulls Cage up and heaves him into the Saint’s living room! Cage gets up and Dare sends him HEAD FIRST INTO THE SAINT’S LARGE SCREEN TELEVISION!
Storm: The Saint puts his hand over his eyes and starts shaking his head, muttering to himself why the hell did I agree to this and that Cucumber owes him big time!
Deal: Cage is laid out on the floor and now Dare tries to PUSH THE LARGE SCREEN TELEVISION ON TOP OF CAGE …. CAGE MOVES AND THE TELEVISION CRASHES ON THE FLOOR!
Storm: The Saint throws his hands up and says to himself I know what I’m demanding RAGE buy for me when this is over! Cage is back to his feet and Dare charges at him …. Cage ducks down and FLIPS DARE OVER WITH A BIG BACK BODY DROP THROUGH THE SAINT’S COFFEE TABLE!
Deal: The coffee table EXPLODED as soon as Dare crashed through it and the Saint is looking down at him as Dare lays in the wreckage of the coffee table!
Saint: YOU KNOW WHAT? I HATED THAT DAMN THING! YOU DID ME A FAVOR! BUT YOU STILL OWE ME A NEW TELEVISION!
Cage: PUT IT ON MY TAB!
Deal: Cage sees Dare laying in a heap as he tries to get out of the mess that was once the Saint’s coffee table. Cage goes to move in on him …. THE FLOOR OPENS UP UNDERNEATH CAGE AND HE FALLS INTO IT! WHAT THE HELL WAS THAT!
Storm: A TRAP DOOR! IT WAS A TRAP DOOR! WHAT KIND OF LUNATIC HAS A TRAP DOOR IN THEIR LIVING ROOM!
Deal: YOU KNOW WHOSE HOUSE THEY’RE FIGHTING IN RIGHT?
Storm: OH YEAH THE SAINT’S! I forgot about that for a second.
Deal: I’m sure you did, but let’s focus on the fact that a trap door opened up underneath Cage and sucked him deep into the bowels of the Cathedral! We have NO IDEA where the hell Cage just went to …. Wait, I see him!
Storm: I do too! Cage seems to be in a small room SOMEWHERE in the Cathedral, but we don’t know where that room is!
Deal: Cage looks around trying to find a way out but there doesn’t seem to be an exit …. What the hell, the WALLS ARE CLOSING IN!
Storm: The room is SHRINKING and Cage is trapped with nowhere to go! Cage frantically tries to find a way out …. There’s a video playing on the ceiling above! WHAT IS THIS!
Deal: It’s a video of Cage’s wife Meg and his children Rowan and Liz! They are sitting around a table with an open space for Cage and crying how he left them behind because he cared more about RAGE and beating Daniel Dare than them!
Storm: Cage is locked on this video as now it shows him as a young child after the passing of his sister, talking about how alone he feels without her, and how he became a ghost to his parents as he left them feeling alone as well!
Deal: Now we’re hearing a voice …. It’s the doctor telling him he has a brain tumor and Cage debating treatment for it!
Storm: Now it’s him snapping out of it and saying he will do it after he fights Dare because he refuses to leave the people he cares about alone!
Deal: The voice overs stop and the video shuts off as the walls continue to close in on Cage! He continues to look for a way out, but there is none as the walls are about to FLATTEN HIM ….
Storm: Another trap door opens up underneath and Cage SLIDES out of the room just as the walls were about to close around him!
Deal: Cage looks around, panicked and sweating, trying to make sense of what just happened!
Voice: CAGE HAS FACED HIS FEAR!
Deal: It was his FEAR! CAGE FACED HIS FEAR! Both men have faced their fear and now the Fear Factory is ON!
Storm: Cage exhales a sigh of relief and now tries to navigate his way back to Dare inside the Cathedral!
Deal: Cage is making his way down a hallway of sorts and comes across a door. He kicks it open and goes through where he finds himself standing in front of Dare again! Where the hell did that first trap door take him and how he did end up back here so fast!
Storm: It has to be one of those secret passages the Saint mentioned earlier!
Deal: It has to be because no other explanation makes sense! Both Cage and Dare, bloodied, bruised and still itching to wage war with each have both faced their fears and now the Fear Factory is in full swing!
Storm: The Saint is standing at the end of the hallway watching Cage and Dare stare each other down and he actually looks pleased!
Saint: YOU HAVE BOTH FACED YOUR FEARS NOW THIS IS ANYONE’S MATCH TO WIN! NOW STOP STANDING AROUND AND LET’S DO THIS ALREADY!
Deal: Neither Cage or Dare have to be told twice as just like they did at the start of the match they charge at each other and start beating the hell out of each other! Dare grabs a nearby chair and SMASHES Cage with it! Cage responds by grabbing a painting off the wall and SMASHING IT over Dare’s head!
Storm: They are throwing each other into the wall of the hallway as they continue to batter each other senseless! Dare throws Cage through a door and he ends up in the first floor bathroom! Dare follows him in and throws Cage into the bathtub! He has his hands around Cage’s throat and is CHOKING HIM while Cage claws at his face to break free!
Deal: Dare sees the faucet and turns it on and now water is filling the bathtub! Dare tries to shove Cage’s head under the faucet like he’s trying to WATERBOARD HIM!
Storm: Worse than that I think Dare is trying to DROWN HIM! The tub is filling with water around Cage’s head and Dare has Cage’s head UNDER WATER! DARE IS TRYING TO DROWN CAGE!
Deal: I know this is a no rules match, but I don’t think that includes DROWNING your opponent! Cage is under water trying to fight out but he can’t get his head above water! The Saint has seen enough and is now trying to PULL Dare off of Cage! Dare is REFUSING to let go as he is trying to put Cage away LITERALLY!
Storm: The Saint has his arm around Dare’s neck trying to pull him away from Cage as he says killing your opponent isn’t part of the deal and he’s not going to have someone die in his home!
Deal: The Saint FINALLY pries Dare off of Cage and shoves him back so he can check on him! Cage isn’t moving as his head was under water for a long time! The Saint is checking his pulse and he turns white as a ghost! He says Cage isn’t breathing …. The Saint says Cage is …. He can’t finish his thought ….
Storm: The Saint says Cage is DEAD! Daniel Dare drowned Cage and KILLED HIM!
Deal: NO! NO! This can’t be happening! This has gone too far! It has gone TOO DAMN FAR!
Storm: The Saint looks at Dare who seems totally unbothered by this! He doesn’t care that he just DROWNED CAGE and KILLED HIM!
Deal: The Saint looks up at Dare with pure ANGER in his eyes and begins screaming in his face! He’s screaming that Dare took things too far and now Cage is dead in his bathtub!
Storm: I can’t believe what I’m seeing here! Dare just KILLED CAGE! HE KILLED HIM!
Deal: Cage has been accused of having a death wish in the past, but I don’t think this is what he had in mind! The Saint exits the bathroom saying he needs to call the authorities while Dare looks unconcerned and somewhat PROUD of what he did!
Storm: How can he be proud of THAT! He just killed a man! This is SICK!
Deal: Dare turns his back to the body of Cage and yells at the Saint that he’s not going to help him clean up the body!
Storm: What is wrong with him! That is MESSED UP!
Deal: Dare is now CACKLING HYSTERICALLY as he says this means he wins …. CAGE IS RISING FROM THE BATH TUB! WHAT THE HELL!
Storm: OH MY GOD! CAGE IS A ZOMBIE NOW AND HE’S HUNGRY FOR HUMAN FLESH!
Deal: HE’S NOT A ZOMBIE! HE’S ALSO NOT DEAD! But just like a HORROR MOVIE VILLAIN who won’t stay dead when you thought he was done, I'm going with Jason Voorhees of Friday The 13th when he rises out of Crystal Lake, Cage steps out of the bathtub and now is walking towards Dare!
Storm: Cage looks POSSESSED right now! I’m scared!
Deal: Silence you big baby! Dare still thinks Cage is done for and he has no idea that Cage is ALIVE and on his feet! Dare is still cackling like a hyena to himself as Cage grabs him and spins Dare around to face him!
Storm: Dare’s jaw hits the floor as he can’t believe Cage is alive …. CAGE TACKLES DARE AND BEGINS WHALING ON HIM!
Deal: Dare is trying to cover up but Cage has gone FULLY FERAL as he pummels Dare like a madman! A few minutes ago we thought Cage was DEAD and now he’s beating the shit out of Dare which begs the question was that a RUSE between him and the Saint to fool Dare!
Storm: I don’t know and I doubt either of them will admit to it, but it sure smells that way to me!
Deal: It doesn’t matter now as Cage is PUMMELING Dare! He pulls Dare off the floor and throws him HEAD FIRST INTO THE TOILET! Cage puts Dare’s head on the toilet seat and begins SLAMMING THE LID UP AND DOWN ON IT! He now sticks Dare’s head into the toilet and FLUSHES IT ON HIM! I hope for Dare’s sake that the toilet was empty!
Storm: Cage pulls Dare up and hurls him into the hallway and Dare slams into the wall! Dare bounces back towards Cage who drops him with a FACE SLAM! Cage covers him and gets 1 …. 2 …. DARE KICKS OUT!
Deal: That is Cage’s first attempt at a pinfall after facing his fear, and now it’s all about who can put the other away! Cage grabs Dare by the hair and throws him head first into the kitchen! Dare slams into the dishwasher and Cage runs towards him with a RUNNING KNEE …. DARE MOVES AND CAGE CRASHES INTO THE DISHWASHER!
Storm: Dare opens up the dishwasher while Cage clutches his knee! Dare grabs a plate and SMASHES it over Cage’s head! Cage staggers as Dare grabs a broken piece from the plate he just destroyed and CUTS Cage across the stomach!
Deal: Cage doubles over as that cut deep, now Dare grabs Cage by the leg and places it across the open dishwasher …. DARE SLAMS IT SHUT ON CAGE’S LEG! Cage hits the ground writhing in pain and now Dare picks him up for a DEATH VALLEY DRIVER ON THE KITCHEN COUNTER!
Storm: Cage rolls off to the floor and now Dare covers him! 1 …. 2 …. CAGE KICKS OUT! Dare yells at the Saint saying it was a slow count and the Saint tells Dare maybe if he didn’t move in slow motion he might have gotten the pin!
Deal: Dare is known for trying to intimidate the officials but he isn’t going to intimidate the Saint. That isn’t going to stop him from arguing though and he is making his point known loudly!
Storm: The Saint is making his point just as loudly as these two were MADE to argue with each other!
Deal: The Saint isn’t having it with Dare and says if he wants another round with him they can set a time and place in 2026 but for now he needs to focus on Cage! Dare angrily turns around to face Dare …. CAGE SMASHES HIM OVER THE HEAD WITH A BLENDER!
Storm: Dare DROPS like he was shot as Cage BRAINED him with that blender! Glass is everywhere and I think some of it is wedged in Dare’s skull! Cage moves in, hobbling on one leg and PULLS himself up on the kitchen counter! He stands over Dare and LEAPS OFF FOR AN ELBOW SMASH!
Deal: I don’t know if he leaped off or fell off because his weakened leg couldn’t support his weight! Either way he pulled it off and Cage covers him again! 1 …. 2 …. DARE KICKS OUT!
Storm: Close call for Dare as Cage nearly got him! Dare stands up and Cage drills him with an upper cut! Another one and Dare is reeling! Cage goes to follow up but Dare lashes out with a kick to Cage’s wounded knee and Cage drops like a rock!
Deal: Dare drags Cage towards the dining room pummeling him as he does! Dare picks up Cage and SLAMS Cage on top of the dining room table! Dare climbs up on the dining room table and lifts Cage up for a MESSIANIC PILEDRIVER THROUGH THE DINING ROOM TABLE! HOLY SHIT!
Storm: That table isn’t like the ones you see at a RAGE arena, this a THICK TABLE and dare just obliterated it with Cage’s head!
Deal: Cage is writhing around in pain like a fish out of water, holding his neck which Dare tweaked earlier in the match! Dare now covers Cage and here’s the count! 1 …. 2 …. CAGE KICKS OUT IN TIME!
Storm: Dare can’t believe he didn’t get it! Dare pulls Cage up and prepares for a POWER BOMB …. Cage BACK FLIPS him over and Dare lands on debris from the broken table! Cage now wraps his left arm around Dare’s neck and begins PUMMELING him on the top of his skull with his right!
Deal: Cage is POUNDING those shards of glass from the blender stuck in Dare’s head deeper into his flesh and blood is streaming down his face! Dare reaches back and JAMS his thumb into Cage’s eye and Cage lets go! He stands up and Dare gets back to his feet. Dare moves towards him and Cage quickly responds with a SUPER KICK! It sends Dare’s head into the wall and he hits the floor! Cage covers him and gets 1 …. 2 …. DARE KICKS OUT IN TIME!
Storm: Another close call for Dare, but he’s still alive! Cage can’t believe he didn’t get it and goes to follow up, but Dare catches him with a big right hook! Cage fires back and now they are brawling down the main hallway of the Cathedral!
Deal: The punches are flying fast and furious …. Wait a second there’s that room the Saint was talking about earlier!
Storm: The one he said they are not allowed to enter or bad things would happen?
Deal: That’s the one! It has a big KEEP OUT sign plastered on it and Cage and Dare are fighting right towards it! The Saint is telling them to avoid that room or they will both be sorry, but good luck getting them to listen while they are beating the shit out of each other!
Storm: Cage nails Dare with a big right and that staggers Dare! He fires back and catches Cage in the jaw! That has Cage reeling but he quickly snaps out of it and TACKLES DARE INTO THE DOOR OF THE FORBIDDEN ROOM!
Deal: They literally busted open the door to that room and they both went flying inside! The Saint screams “NOW YOU DID IT!” and follows them inside! The Saint SLAMS the door shut and locks it behind him! He looks at them and yells “YOU DIDN’T LISTEN NOW YOU’RE GOING TO GET IT!
Storm: Who knows what that could mean! I’m looking around the room and I don’t see anything unusual except that it’s poorly lit. I don’t see the big deal ….
Deal: A large television at the end of the room lights up and a video starts to play! What the hell is this!
(Video of horror directors Rob Zombie and Uwe Boll plays on the screen.)
Narrator: TODAY AT THE ACADEMY FOR HORROR MOVIE GREATNESS, WE HONOR VISIONARY DIRECTOR UWE BOLL WITH THIS AWARD FOR LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT IN THE HORROR GENRE!
Cage: NOOOOOOOO! UWE BOLL SUCKS! MAKE IT STOP!
Narrator: WE ALSO HONOR ROB ZOMBIE WITH THE AWARD FOR THE GREATEST REBOOT OF A HORROR MOVIE FOR HIS VISIONARY REMAKE OF HALLOWEEN!
Cage: THIS IS TOO MUCH! TURN IT OFF RIGHT NOW!
Deal: Cage is LOSING HIS MIND as anyone who knows Cage knows he DESPISES Uwe Boll and he wanted to personally track down Rob Zombie and kick his ass for how he BUTCHERED the Halloween remake! Seeing this has to be TORTURE for Cage!
Storm: That video stops and now one starts playing of Daniel Dare dressed like ELVIS at a Karaoke contest …. SINGING?
*Dare on video: MY HEART WILL GO OOOOOOOOOOOONNNNNNNN!
Deal: Dear God it’s a video of Dare singing a CELINE DION SONG! I will never will get this image out of my mind!
Dare: THIS IS SLANDER! THIS IS AI GENERATED SLANDER! MUSIC IS NOISE AND I SURE AS HELL WOULD NEVER SING A CELINE DION SONG! TURN THIS OFF!
Deal: The Saint warned them not to go into this room! This is some sort twisted play on fears they both might have and it appears to be working as the Saint is engaging in EMOTIONAL CRUELTY towards both Cage and Dare!
Storm: They are both sweating profusely as this is clearly some form of torture by the Saint who set this room up just for them!
Deal: I guess he figured if they are going to fight in and destroy his house he is going to find a way to amuse himself in the process ….
(Another video plays and it shows Horror In The High Desert director Dutch Marich.)
Marich: Hi, Horror In The High Desert fans! It’s me, Dutch Marich, and I want to thank you all for enjoying the movies, especially the last one, Majesty. But I recently had an epiphany and realized I HATE making horror movies! So I am announcing I am officially CANCELLING Part Five of the Horror In The High Desert series and going back to my first love, making documentary movies about the greatest Olympic sport of all time …. CURLING!
Cage: NO! DAMN YOU SAINT! THIS ISN’T FUNNY! YOU’VE GONE TOO FAR …. I THINK I’M GOING TO BE SICK!
Deal: Cage is down on all fours DRY HEAVING as the idea of Horror In The High Desert Part Five not being made is too much for him to handle!
Storm: Now ANOTHER video is playing on the television! What else could we see!
Deal: It looks like a government official making a speech? What in the world is going on!
Government official: Today, for the first time in history, the House Of Representatives UNANIMOUSLY voted to make the production, distribution and consumption of pineapple pizza ILLEGAL! The bill immediately went to the Senate where it passed UNANIMOUSLY and then went to the President’s desk where he immediately signed it and then promised that anyone caught violating this federal law will immediately go to prison for LIFE!
Dare: THIS ISN’T FUNNY SAINT! PINEAPPLE PIZZA IS A GIFT FROM THE GODS AND I REFUSE TO LISTEN TO YOU SULLY IT’S GOOD NAME LIKE THIS!
Deal: Dare is HYPERVENTILATING as this video clearly didn’t sit well with him! A light flicks on near Dare and we see a PINEAPPLE PIZZA on a table waiting for him! Dare immediately rushes over to get himself a slice to calm his nerves! He grabs a slice and we hear a BUZZING SOUND …. The pineapple pizza is attached to an ELECTRO SHOCK MACHINE! Dare is being ZAPPED with electricity while he holds the slice but he STILL EATS IT! Damn this man loves his pineapple pizza!
Storm: Even while he’s being shocked with electricity! The Saint has always said enjoying pineapple pizza was a sign of mental illness and he may be on to something!
Deal: Dare finishes the slice and flips off the Saint when he’s done! Neither he or Cage are happy with him right now!
Cage: WHAT THE HELL IS WRONG WITH YOU SAINT! THIS IS TOO MUCH!
Dare: YOU ARE A SICK MAN SAINT! YOU HEAR ME? YOU ARE SICK?
Saint: YOU GUYS WANT SICK? I’LL GIVE YOU SICK!
Deal: The Saint has a box and pulls out what appears to be noise cancelling headphones? Why the hell is the Saint putting on noise cancelling headphones?
Storm: The Saint pulls what appears to be a remote out of his pocket. He points it towards something and clicks a button. MUSIC starts to play …. Oh God Saint you didn’t. PLEASE TELL ME YOU DIDN’T!
Music: I JUST WANT YOU FOR MY OWN …. MORE THAN YOU COULD EVER KNOW …. MAKE MY WISH COME TRUE …. ALL I WANT FOR CHRISTMAS IS YOU!
Deal: DAMN IT HE DID! The Saint is TORTURING Cage and Dare with the most annoying, obnoxious, overplayed holiday song, ALL I WANT FOR CHRISTMAS BY MARIAH CAREY! THIS IS INHUMAN!
Cage: SAINT YOU SON OF A BITCH! THIS IS DEPRAVED EVEN FOR YOU!
Dare: MUSIC IS NOISE AND THIS IS THE NOISIEST NOISE I’VE EVER HEARD! I HATE YOU SAINT!
Saint: WHAT’S THAT? I CAN’T HEAR EITHER OF YOU! DAMN THESE NOISE CANCELLING HEADPHONES WORK GREAT! THEY WERE EXPENSIVE, BUT WORTH EVERY PENNY!
Deal: Cage and Dare are both covering their ears screaming bloody murder and who can blame them as the Saint has piped in Mariah Carey’s GOD AWFUL Christmas song to torture them! This is sick! Twisted! And I think this violates the part in the United States Constitution that outlaws CRUEL AND UNUSUAL PUNISHMENT as NO ONE likes this song!
Storm: Speak for yourself, I think it’s kinda catchy! ALL I WANT FOR CHRISTMAS …. IS YOU!
Deal: YOU NEED HELP! Cage and Dare have their ears covered and are screaming at the Saint to turn the song off and of course the Saint decides to TURN UP THE VOLUME! Cage and Dare now go to the door and are trying to kick it open but the door is LOCKED!
Storm: They are demanding it be open and are kicking at the door trying to break it down! Cage and Dare now both lower their shoulders and BLAST into the door and it opens up! They both go spilling into the hallway and they both look RELIEVED to be out of that room!
Saint: CAGE! DANIEL DARE! YOU HAVE BOTH FACED YOUR FEARS! POORLY! BUT YOU FACED THEM! I HOPE YOU ENJOYED THE SHOW! HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA!
Deal: The Saint is laughing hysterically at what he just put Cage and Dare through and for the first time ever I think Cage and Dare agree with each other as neither of them found this funny! But they don’t have time to worry about that as there is still a match to be won and now the fists start flying AGAIN!
Storm: They are fighting down the hallway and are battering each other against the wall! They have beaten each other half to death this entire time and they still have a lot of fight in them!
Deal: Cage and Dare continue to batter each other and they are making their way towards a GLASS DOOR! Cage and Dare are moving at WARP SPEED as they pummel each other and THEY THROW EACH OTHER THROUGH THE GLASS DOOR! OH MY GOD!
Storm: THAT WAS MESSED UP! These two were already bloody head to toe and now they just sliced each other open even more! There is a pool of blood forming beneath both of them and even more glass stuck in their bodies! How much further are they going to push each other!
Deal: As far as they have to! That’s how far they will push each other! Both men are pushing themselves up and we see they are on the patio that leads to the Cathedral’s backyard! They are now OUTSIDE and will you look at that? IT’S SNOWING! They are outside in the snow and there is a GIANT CHRISTMAS TREE in the back yard with CHRISTMAS GIFTS underneath it!
Storm: And look who’s standing in front of the tree …. It’s SAINTA CLAUS!
Deal: IT IS SAINTA CLAUS! The Saint has put on his Sainta Claus get up and is standing in front of the Christmas tree waving Cage and Dare towards him!
Saint: HO HO HO! MERRY CHRISTMAS TO YOU TWO! Despite the fact you both have turned my house in a war zone and will be paying through the nose to get it fixed, as the official provider of holiday greetings and seasons beatings, as the special referee of this all important match, I decided it was only right that I got each of you a very special CHRISTMAS GIFT! Dare, here is YOURS!
Deal: Sainta Claus hands Dare a box and he quickly opens it up …. EDNA! IT’S EDNA! The barbed wire baseball bat Dare has used on numerous victims over the years!
Saint: Enjoy the gift! If you don't, that's not my problem! Cage, here is YOURS!
Deal: Sainta Claus hands Cage his gift and he opens it up …. It’s a KENDO STICK wrapped with DUCT TAPE AND RAZOR BLADES!
Storm: Both Cage and Dare seem happy with their gifts which goes to show Sainta Claus is WAY BETTER than that fraud Santa Claus! That asshole always forgets the batteries!
Deal: Don’t get me started on that FAKE! But that’s for another day as after beating each other senseless throughout the Cathedral, Cage and Dare are now outside in the back yard, IN THE SNOW, bloodied and bruised with both of them holding a VERY DANGEROUS WEAPON in their hands! The blood pouring out of their numerous wounds is turning the snow beneath their feet bright red and here is a pool of blood around both men!
Saint: What are you two waiting for? You have your gifts, now FUCK EACH OTHER UP ALREADY!
Deal: They don’t need to be told twice as Cage and Dare are now DUELING with their weapons! Dare swings at Cage with Edna but he blocks it away with the Kendo Stick! Cage now swings at Dare who bats it away with Edna! These two are trying to MAIM each other permanently here in the backyard of the Cathedral!
Storm: And the snow is falling harder now! Both men are fighting the blood falling into their eyes and the snow blowing in their face! This match sure has had everything!
Deal: Dare and Cage continue to swing away at each other but are not able to land a shot! Cage takes a wild swing with the Kendo Stick but Dare ducks out of the way! Cage tries to get himself set but his feet slip in the snow and DARE SMASHES CAGE IN THE BACK WITH EDNA!
Storm: Cage HOWLS in agony as the barbed wire digs into his flesh! Dare takes Edna and is now GRINDING IT UP AND DOWN CAGE’S BACK! LOOK AT ALL THAT BLOOD!
Deal: Dare is taking chunks out of Cage’s back with Edna and there is a SICK, TWISTED SMILE ON DARE’S FACE! He is TORTURING CAGE and I THINK HE’S GETTING OFF ON IT!
Storm: Dare derives happiness from the misery of others and this is without question his HAPPY PLACE!
Deal: Cage grabs the Kendo Stick with both hands and takes a desperation swing backwards over his shoulders and gets Dare in the face with it! Cage now pulls the Kendo Stick forward and MY GOD! One of the razor blades got Dare on the side of his face and opened up a HUGE wound!
Storm: Dare recoils in pain and now Cage rushes at him and CROSS CHECKS Dare in the face with the Kendo Stick like a hockey player and Dare goes down! He’s trying to get up but is slipping on the snow and now Cage begins WHALING ON DARE WITH THE KENDO STICK!
Deal: Cage is GOING OFF on Dare and look at Cage’s face! He has gone totally SAVAGE! He may be here physically but mentally he is elsewhere as every facet of what makes Cage who he is and his humanity have taken leave from his mind and has been replaced by a bloodthirsty, ravenous ANIMAL!
Storm: It’s the zombie in him! You know how much he loves those zombie movies! He’s watched so many of them it’s turned him into one!
Deal: You know that’s not possible! Or I don’t think it is! Either way Cage is BATTERING Dare head to toe with that Kendo Stick and is opening a new one each time one of those razor blades makes contact with his flesh!
Storm: Dare tries to sit up and Cage BLASTS HIM OVER THE HEAD! Dare goes down and Cage goes for the cover! 1 …. 2 …. DARE KICKS OUT IN TIME!
Deal: Dare was able to kick out before the Saint counted to three, and did you notice each time the Saint’s hand slapped the snow, BLOOD came shooting up as everywhere these men go there is a pool of blood that follows them!
Storm: I saw that and that is the perfect way to describe this match! A never ending pool of blood! I’m surprised either of these men have any left!
Deal: Cage gets back to his feet and tries to reset as Dare is barely able to stand up! Cage moves towards Dare, Kendo Stick still in tow …. Dare grabs a handful of blood soaked snow and THROWS IT IN CAGE’S EYES! Cage is frantically wiping the snow out of his eyes …. Dare comes up from behind Cage with Edna and is TRYING TO FORCE IT INTO CAGE’S MOUTH!
Storm: Dare has a modified FULL NELSON on Cage and is using it to keep Edna in his mouth! Cage is trying to keep his mouth closed and the barbed wire is SLICING OPEN HIS LIPS!
Deal: Blood is now pouring out of Cage’s mouth and Cage is desperately trying to break out! Cage reaches his hands up and GRABS Edna! The barbed wire is cutting into his hands but he is FORCING Edna away from his mouth! Cage leans forward and now swings his head backwards into Dare’s face! He caught him on the nose and that stuns Dare! He does it again and Dare loses his grip!
Storm: Cage breaks free and turns to face Dare …. Dare raises Edna above his head and BRINGS IT DOWN VIOLENTLY ON CAGE’S HEAD! Cage hits the ground and now the blood is flowing like a river out of his head!
Deal: Dare is standing over Cage with a crazed look in his eyes and I feel like we just witnessed a horrific re-enactment of the scene from The Walking Dead where Negan killed Glen! Only Negan called his weapon Lucille and Dare is WAY MORE EVIL than Negan ever was!
Storm: Cage is down and he isn’t moving as Dare literally split his head open with Edna! A PERVERSE SMILE appears on Dare’s face and now he covers Cage! There is no way Cage kicks out of this!
Deal: The Saint counts and we get 1 …. 2 …. CAGE KICKS OUT! HE KICKED OUT! IT WAS AT THE LAST SECOND BUT DAMN IT HE KICKED OUT!
Storm: HOW! I THOUGHT HE WAS DONE! HOW DID HE KICK OUT!
Deal: Dare is asking himself the same question as he can’t believe Cage survived that! What a scene this is! Two of RAGE’s all time greats, battling it out in the back yard of another all time great, covered head to toe in their own blood as the Chicago snow falls around them!
Storm: The thing is only Dare is on his feet! Cage has next to nothing left and while Dare is beaten down himself, he still has more to give than Cage at this point! It’s going to take a miracle for Cage to pull this off!
Deal: Cage is trying to get to his feet and Dare raises his hand up! That means the TESTICLE SQUEEZE is coming as he wants to end this NOW! Dare charges in for the Testcicle Squeeze …. Cage BLOCKS IT and takes Dare to the ground with an arm bar! He sees the Kendo Stick nearby and places Dare’s hand on it …. CAGE STOMPS DARE’S HAND ON THE KENDO STICK!
Storm: One of the razor blades sliced open Dare’s hand! Cage just cut open his power hand, the one he uses for the Testicle Squeeze and that cut is SICKENING! There is blood everywhere!
Deal: That also snapped the Kendo Stick in half and now Cage’s weapon is useless! But he picks Dare up and delivers a FALCON ARROW on what’s left of it and the razor blades go into Dare’s back! Cage covers him and here’s the count! 1 …. 2 …. DARE KICKS OUT RIGHT BEFORE THREE!
Storm: Now I’m asking HOW DID DARE DO THAT! That would have put away most wrestlers easily!
Deal: Dare isn’t most wrestlers! Neither is Cage! And these men are giving everything they have in this WAR of a match! Cage can’t believe he didn’t get the three count there and seems to be asking himself what is it going to take to defeat Dare!
Storm: You can see his breath in the cold Chicago air as he tries to think of something, anything to put Dare down as nothing has worked so far!
Deal: Cage gets to his feet and again goes to try to put Dare away …. TESTICLE SQUEEZE! DARE HAS THE TESTICLE SQUEEZE ON CAGE! That’s the same hand that got sliced open by the razor blades on the Kendo Stick and blood is pouring out of Dare’s hand as he applies the hold but it seems to be working as Cage is in TORTUROUS PAIN!
Storm: The Saint is standing by Cage to see if he taps out, but Cage is refusing to give in! Dare is screaming at Cage to call it quits while his manhood is intact but Cage will not tap out!
Deal: Normally there would be ring ropes Cage could try to get to but they are fighting outside in the snow so Cage has nothing to turn to except whatever strength he has left! The problem is I don’t think he has much if any left!
Storm: Cage is hanging on, using the strongest part of his body to stay in the fight and that’s his HEART! Cage’s biggest strength throughout his career has always been his heart, but it’s also been his biggest weakness as it has led him to push him further than he should have! This is looking like one of those times!
Deal: The Saint continues to look over Cage to see if he’s going to tap and Cage is still refusing to give in! Dare is squeezing harder and harder and you can only imagine the pain Cage is in right now! Dare is telling the Saint to call the match but Cage screams at him not to even think about it because he’s not done!
Storm: This is PAINFUL to watch! Cage is refusing to give in but he looks to be fading! I think he’s fading!
Deal: HE IS! Cage looks like he is passing out as his eyes are rolling back in his head! He is losing consciousness and now the Saint raises Cage’s hand …. It falls! He raises it a second time and it FALLS AGAIN!
Storm: This isn’t looking good for Cage! One more time and it’s over!
Deal: Dare is screaming at the Saint to raise his hand again! He believes Cage is done and won’t respond! The Saint takes a deep breath and raises Cage’s hand a third time …. IT STAYS UP! CAGE’S HAND STAYS UP! DARE CAN’T BELIEVE IT! THE SAINT CAN’T BELIEVE! THESE FANS IN NEW YORK CAN’T BELIEVE IT! AND I SURE AS HELL CAN’T BELIEVE IT EITHER!
Storm: The fans here in New York City are on their feet cheering for Cage! They want him to keep fighting! They want him to take down Dare!
Fans: CAGE! CAGE! CAGE!
Deal: The sound of the fans chanting for Cage is being piped into the loud speaker system of the Cathedral and they can hear it in the back yard! Cage can hear it and is now pounding his hand on the ground trying to fire himself up as the fans continue to chant louder!
Storm: Cage is trying to WILL himself to overcome the UNGODLY PAIN he is feeling and fight out of the Testicle Squeeze that Dare has shown no signs of letting up on! In fact he’s only putting more pressure on!
Deal: I’ve never seen a more pained expression in my life than the one I see on Cage’s face right now! But I’ve also never seen a look of greater determination either! Cage is trying to force his way to his feet while Dare STILL has the Testicle Squeeze on!
Storm: He’s back on his feet! Cage has somehow forced his way to his feet!
Deal: Cage is back up and now he reaches down to Dare’s hand that has the Testicle Squeeze on and JAMS HIS THUMB INTO THE CUT ON HIS HAND! Remember that’s the hand Cage stomped into the Kendo Stick that got cut open by the razor blades! Now Cage is DIGGING his thumb into that wound and is RIPPING IT OPEN FURTHER!
Storm: Dare is HOWLING IN PAIN and blood is GUSHING out of the wound!
Deal: Cage continues to jam his thumb into the wound and DARE LETS GO! DARE LETS GO OF THE TESTICLE SQUEEZE …. THUNDER CAGE! CAGE GOT HIM WITH THE THUNDER CAGE!
Storm: DARE IS DOWN! HE’S DOWN AND HE ISN’T MOVING!
Deal: CAGE COVERS HIM! 1 …. 2 …. 3! CAGE GOT HIM! HE GOT HIM! CAGE IS THE NEW RAGE WORLD CHAMPION!
**DING**DING**DING**
Stock: LADIES AND GENTLEMEN! THE WINNER OF THE FEAR FACTORY …. AND THE NEW RAGE WORLD CHAMPION …. CAGE!
(Deafening pop from the fans. A video of the fans celebrating the win is projected onto a large screen by the Cathedral’s backyard with chants of CAGE! CAGE! CAGE! erupting again.)
Deal: CAGE HAS DONE IT! Cage has defeated Daniel Dare in what might be the SICKEST and BLOODIEST match I have ever seen but Cage defeats Daniel Dare and is now the NEW RAGE WORLD CHAMPION! HE DID IT!
Storm: What a match! WHAT A MATCH THIS WAS! It had everything you could possibly think of and more! These men threw everything they had at each other and gave us a match for the ages. But in the end Cage prevails and RAGE has a new world champion!
Deal: Dare is sitting in the snow, covered in blood and breathing heavily, taking in the sight of the Saint handing Cage the RAGE World Championship belt and raising his hand in victory!
Storm: Cage looks up at the video showing the fans celebrating back in New York City and raises the belt above his head in acknowledgement! The cheers get even louder as the fans get the ending they were hoping for, Cage is walking out as champion!
Deal: A feud between two of the biggest names in RAGE that has lasted for almost THREE YEARS comes to a head in a match I will never forget for as long as I live. The Saint has pulled out his cellphone and is telling the paramedics to come inside NOW as Dare, clearly in pain, is trying to stand and walk off but is having difficulty doing so while Cage COLLAPSES into the snow as the exhaustion finally overwhelms him!
Storm: Is Cage making SNOW ANGELS or are his arms and legs just moving because of the cold and pain?
Deal: I don’t know, but whatever it is Cage is making a snow angel with his own blood and it’s own way that seems like a fitting end to this match! The paramedics have made it to the back yard and immediately begin working on Cage and Dare as both of these men are going to need serious medical attention after this!
Storm: That’s not all who came out, look who else has joined us!
Deal: It’s the FREAKS ON PARADE! We haven’t seen them in forever! They have come out to the back yard and they have HUGE BOX OF FIRE WORKS! They start lighting them off and we have a Christmas fireworks display to end Year 22! Cage sees the fireworks and says something to the Saint!
Cage: I THOUGHT YOU SAID NOTHING FLAMMABLE!
Saint: I SAID NOTHING FLAMMABLE FOR YOU!
Cage: BASTARD! IT WAS ONE ROOM!
Saint: IT WAS A BIG ROOM!
Deal: The Saint and Cage continue to discuss the flammable items issue as the paramedics continue to work on him as well as Dare. The Freaks are filling the sky with fireworks and this is the perfect way to end 2025 in RAGE! Thank you all for watching Year 22 and we can’t wait to see all of you in 2026! Until then MERRY CHRISTMAS, HAPPY HOLIDAYS AND WE WILL SEE YOU NEXT YEAR!
(The ending credits roll with Cage being loaded onto a stretcher with the RAGE World Championship belt resting on his waist, Dare being wheeled out on a stretcher of his own and the Freaks On Parade continuing to set off fireworks while the Saint looks on.)
[Card]
RAGE Year 22 PPV
Tuesday, December 23rd, 2025
Madison Square Garden - New York, New York
Main Event
RAGE World Championship
-Live from The Saint's Cathedral in Chicago, Illinois on RAGE Vision!
-Fear Factory Match
Special Guest Referee: The Saint
Daniel Dare (champion) vs. Cage
RAGE Bare Knuckles Championship
The Bootslut (champion) w/ Filthy Phil vs. Monster Big Tel
RAGE Scientific Showcase Championship
Doug Devens (champion) w/ Thomas Gordon vs. Nightwalker
RAGE High Stakes Championship
Scott Grayse (champion) vs. Doug Devens w/ Thomas Gordon
RAGE Gauntlet Tag Team Championships
Thee Storm (Lady Giant and Crazy Jenna) (champions) vs. Action Jay Jackson and Gemini w/ Homeless Don
One-on-One Match
-Paid for by Richard Mason
-Live from Saudi Arabia on RAGE Vision!
Steve Hogar vs. Kip Kutler
Loser Leaves RAGE Match
-Handicapped Match
Harvey Adams vs. Sweet FA and Tuppence Banglarron w/ Filthy Phil
Double Jeopardy Prize Steel Cage Match
-Climb the cage - somehow figure out a way to win the briefcase hanging from the rafters to claim the Double Jeopardy prize!
Participants:
Joe Mills
Dana Czech
Monster Big Pat
Monster Big Dave
Monster Big Hamish
Kristian Bane
Harmony Hardin
Sin
Biz MacTavish
Cora
Kristial Ball
Bart the Florida Man
LaPercell Daisy
Dan the Baptist
Lucy
Bobby Bastard
Harold Hartley
Malaboo Dreamstone
Alice Killjoy
Dolly Killjoy
Fifteen
Reginald Van Newton
Shannan Hicks
[Content]
Deal: We are kicking things off here at Year 22 with the Double Jeopardy Cage match! 23 RAGE superstars will be competing inside of this cage to claim the prize that is inside a briefcase that is suspended above the ring! The object is to climb the cage and claim the briefcase and whoever is able to grab it and win the Double Jeopardy prize, it will grant whoever wins it the ability to restart ANY MATCH ONE TIME and there is NO EXPIRATION DATE on this prize!
Storm: That’s a TRUE LEGEND of a prize, almost as good as waking up on Christmas morning and finding Santa Claus left you a Buddy Meyers bath bomb and a super sized box of Corn Flakes under your tree! Neil Puller and his Ricker Fed crap has nothing to do with this!
Deal: Yeah, sure let’s go with that! There is a verifiable WHO’S WHO of RAGE competing in this match. I mean look at all these WORLD CLASS SUPERSTARS competing in this match!
Joe Mills
Dana Czech
Monster Big Pat
Monster Big Dave
Monster Big Hamish
Kristian Bane
Harmony Hardin
Sin
Biz MacTavish
Cora
Kristal Ball
Bart the Florida Man
LaPercell Daisy
Dan the Baptist
Lucy
Bobby Bastard
Harold Hartley
Malaboo Dreamstone
Alice Killjoy
Dolly Killjoy
Fifteen
Reginald Van Newton
Shannan Hicks
Storm: That’s a hell of a list! A total VIP contingent of RAGE AND PRO WRESTLING!
Deal: Every wrestler in RAGE is a VIP of this business! That’s what makes us RAGE!
Stock: LADIES AND BLOODY GENTLEMEN! UP NEXT IS THE DOUBLE BLOODY JEOPARDY CAGE MATCH! THE DOUBLE JEOPARDY PRIZE IS INSIDE A BLOODY BRIEFCASE SUSPENDED FROM THE RAFTERS ABOVE THE RING! THE FIRST PERSON TO CLIMB THE BLOODY CAGE AND GRAB THE BRIEFCASE WILL WIN THE DOUBLE JEOPARDY PRIZE WHICH WILL ALLOW THE HOLDER TO RESTART ONE BLOODY MATCH ANY TIME AT A TIME AND PLACE OF THEIR BLOODY CHOOSING AND THERE IS NO BLOODY EXPIRATION DATE ON THIS PRIZE!
NOW THAT WE GOT THAT OUT OF THE BLOODY WAY LET’S MEET THE BLOODY COMPETITORS!
JOE MILLS
DANA CZECH
MONSTER BIG PAT
MONSTER BIG DAVE
MONSTER BIG HAMISH
KRISTIAN BANE
HARMONY HARDIN
SIN
BIZ MACTAVISH
CORA
KRISTAL BALL
BART THE FLORIDA MAN
LAPERCELL DAISY
DAN THE BAPTIST
LUCY
BOBBY BASTARD
HAROLD HARTLEY
MALABOO DREAMSTONE
ALICE KILLJOY
DOLLY KILLJOY
FIFTEEN
REGINALD VAN NEWTON
AND SHANNAN BLOODY HICKS!
Deal: We are just moments away from this very important match! But now that the wrestlers are inside the cage I notice we are short a few wrestlers as Kristal Ball is nowhere to be found! What is going on with that?
Storm: I don’t know why she wouldn’t be here, but Ball is apparently running late or totally forgot about the match and I doubt she forgot!
Deal: I doubt that too! I also don’t see Harold Hartley either! He was listed as one of the favorites in Las Vegas to win this, but he’s not here either! What is going on?
Storm: Hartley never runs late, I hope nothing happened to him! Same goes for Kristal Ball! What is going on here!?
Deal: That’s two people missing from this match and we have no idea what happened to them! We’ll have to find out later as right now this match is about to start with the 21 wrestlers who did make it to the cage!
**DING**DING**
Deal: Here we go and immediately we have wrestlers going towards the cage wall! Bart the Florida Man makes a quick move to get towards the briefcase, but Monster Big Hamish grabs him off the cage wall and CHOKE SLAMS him to the mat!
Storm: Harmony Hardin is on the top turnbuckle trying to get up the cage but Fifteen comes underneath her and POWER BOMBS Hardin to the mat!
Deal: RVN now runs up and STOMPS Hardin in the head! He calls her a DEFECT for thinking she could claim a prize meant for either him or Fifteen!
Storm: Cora turns and spins. She wipes out both of the Killjoys with a FLYING BODY BLOCK! Cora now turns towards the cage and starts to climb but is quickly cut off by Lucy who grabs her by the shoulder and yanks her back down!
Deal: Lucy tries to climb the cage wall, but Bobby grabs her by the ankle and roughly pulls Lucy off the wall! Lucy angrily shoves him and the former couple are having words with each other, but here comes DTB from behind with a DOUBLE AXE HANDLE to Bobby!
Storm: Monsters Big Dave and Big Pat are slugging it out with Mills and Czech as they all are preventing each other from getting onto the cage! The Double Jeopardy prize is dangling from the rafters waiting for someone to climb up and grab it but that is going to be a tough task for whoever pulls it off!
Deal: Shannan Hicks has LaPecell Daisy above his head and PRESS SLAMS her into the cage! He now flexes his muscles in celebration and screams at everyone in the cage!
Hicks: Y’ALL BETTER GET OUT OF MAHHH WAY BECAUSE IMMA WINNING THIS ONE, DADDY!
Storm: Nice to see Hicks is as confident as ever, but he better pay attention because Bane comes up from behind and THROWS Hicks face first into the cage!
Deal: Malaboo Dreamstone is tied up with Sin and Biz and they are letting each other have it! There will be no teamwork found in this match tonight!
*The action continues for the next several minutes with every wrestler showing out. Mills and Czech show off their legendary teamwork as they take down Big Dave and Big Pat with a combination of a Double Superkick followed by a Double Drop Kick. Big Dave and Big Pat return the favor shortly after that as they threw Mills and Czech over their shoulders, intentionally smashing Mills and Czech into each other before delivering a massive power slam to both.
Fifteen showed off his impressive skills by climbing the cage and leaping off towards Bastard Bobby with a dynamic flying shoulder tackle. Bobby was able to fight back and hit Fifteen with a Fall Away Slam into the cage. Lucy and Dan The Baptist double team Bobby and drop him with a DDT into a Curb Stomp combo, which leads to Bobby getting an unlikely assist from Cora who sends Lucy flying into the cage with an amazing Flying Head Scissors. Bobby got up and dropped DTB with a clothesline, only to find himself swarmed by Fifteen and RVN.
Sin and Biz show off their impressive teamwork against the Killjoys with Filthy Phil cheering them on from the outside. Sin, putting her announcing skills to use during the assault, perfectly narrates the ass kicking Biz and herself lay on the Killjoy’s, throwing the word bloody and some other choice words we will not repeat here at them, clearly enjoying the beating they are delivering. And of course Biz made sure to leave her mark, literally, as she bit both Alice and Dolly on their shoulders, leaving a huge bite mark on them and nearly taking a large chunk of flesh with her.
Hicks and Bane take turns smashing each other’s head into the cage, with Hicks repeatedly asking Bane “DO YOU KNOW WHO YOU’RE MESSING WITH, DADDY?”, a question Bane clearly gets tired of being asked very quickly.
Dreamstone found herself tied up with Bart and LaPercell and that fight proved far more vicious than people expected with all of them hitting what could be considered dirty moves on each other in the process.
There was no shortage of high impact moves as wrestlers such as Mills, DTB, Sin, and Big Hamish all pulling off amazing moves off of the cage well, such as Mills with a Moonsault off the cage onto the Monsters, DTB with an amazing Tornado DDT on Bobby, Sin with a Hurricanrana on Alice and Big Hamish of all people with a massive splash onto Bart the Florida Man who was all over the place during the chaos.
There were several near misses as numerous wrestlers went for the briefcase and failed. Biz came close, Lucy almost got it, RVN made a suicidal leap off of the cage and came within an inch of claiming it, and Big Dave came painfully close before missing it and crashing into several wrestler’s below.
There was no shortage of highlight reel moves, but perhaps the most shocking moment didn’t involve an attempt for the briefcase but something far more controversial involving Cora!
Deal: Cora and Lucy are battling each other tooth and nail as they are bashing each other’s head into the cage! Lucy with a martial arts kick to Cora, who responds with a spinning back fist to Lucy!
Storm: They have really torn into each other! I would love to see them face off in a regular match after this!
Deal: So would I! Lucy with a Knee Strike to Cora, but she quickly follows up with a HEAD BUTT! That knocks Lucy backwards and now Cora starts to climb the cage! She has her eyes on the briefcase as she goes but now Lucy recovers and goes after her! Lucy clocks Cora in the head and drives her head into the cage! Lucy has Cora by the mask and is SMASHING her head into the cage!
Storm: Cora fires her elbow into Lucy’s midsection and that slows her down! Cora now SHOVES Lucy and she is losing her footing! Lucy reaches out for the cage wall to prevent her from falling, but accidentally gets a hold of Cora’s mask and RIPS IT OFF AS SHE FALLS TO THE MAT …. CORA HAS BEEN UNMASKED ….
Deal: IT’S KRISTAL BALL! CORA HAS BEEN KRISTAL BALL UNDER A MASK THIS WHOLE TIME! This explains why we thought Kristal Ball was missing because she was actually disguised as CORA in that mask!
Storm: The fans are SHOCKED as they can’t believe what they just saw! Filthy Phil is FEIGNING surprise like he didn’t know what was going on! He actually yelled at Kristal Ball “WHAT ARE YOU DOING AND WHY ARE YOU WEARING CORA’S MASK!” and I call BULLSHIT!
Deal: I’m also calling BULLSHIT and so is this crowd! They are giving Filthy Phil the business as we just discovered Cora was Kristal Ball in a mask and has been made to pull DOUBLE DUTY by Phil by having her wrestle TWICE at RAGE events and HE’S collecting DOUBLE WAGES for one wrestler!
Storm: The fans are yelling at Filthy Phil and some of them are throwing their empty drink cups and food wrappers at him and are calling him a crook! Filthy Phil is trying to explain himself to the fans at ringside and that is going as poorly as you would expect!
Deal: Filthy Phil is still being pelted with garbage and OH GOD! He just got blasted by a cheese burger from an angry kid in the front row! His jacket is now COVERED with ketchup, mayonnaise, lettuce and onions and now someone takes a container of MUSTARD and SQUIRTS him with it! The fans are not happy with Filthy Phil EXPLOITING poor Kristal Ball and now he is covered in food condiments!
Storm: It serves him right and I hope Kristal Ball is at least getting her share of those wages that Filthy Phil is collecting for himself! What a SCAM ARTIST!
*The fallout from the unmasking of Cora brought a great deal of heat on Filthy Phil as even the wrestlers started calling him out for being greedy and exploiting Cora, prompting the announcers to remark that Filthy Phil is lucky he is outside of the cage while the wrestlers are inside as Filthy Phil would likely be on the receiving end of a serious beating. A few wrestlers even offered to hook Cora up with a good attorney to ensure she gets all the money she’s owed.
As for the match itself, there were several more near misses, including one by DTB who was on the top of the cage and was extremely close to grabbing the briefcase. Bobby climbed up the cage and prevented DTB from grabbing it and was able to hit DTB with the most ring shaking Bastard Bomb of his career on DTB off the cage!
RVN quickly followed Bobby up and delivered a Session Ender off of the cage and Fifteen followed that with a massive splash off of the top rope! All three of them begin working over Bobby and which led to Cora actually “running” in to help Bobby, one of the wrestlers who promised to hook her up with a good attorney, in order to attempt to fight them off.
This led to a massive brawl that saw Sin and Biz getting involved, the Killjoy’s joining in, Harmony Hardin getting involved, Hicks, Bane, Bart, Daisy as well as Monster Big Hamish. Despite Bouts Of Honor being over, it was clear the bad blood between Team Cage and Team Dare still lingered as this brawl took over almost the entire cage. While they all brawled back and forth, this left Mills, Czech, Big Dave and Big Pat alone to battle each other in a match deciding encounter.)
Deal: Big Pat has Czech up and hits him with a CHOKE SLAM! Czech bounces off the mat and Big Pat turns towards Mills who NAILS HIM WITH A SUPER KICK! Big Dave rushes at him and gets a super kick of his own! The Monsters are rocked and now Mills is climbing the cage! He has his eyes on the briefcase and there is no one in his way!
Storm: Mills is climbing the cage as fast as he can but Big Pat and Big Dave are back up and are CLIMBING after him! Mills is almost to the top of the cage, but Big Pat has him by the ankle and is trying to pull him down! Now Big Dave has the other ankle and is doing the same!
Deal: Mills is hanging onto the top of the cage for dear life as both Big Pat and Big Dave are trying to stop him from getting to the briefcase …. HERE COMES CZECH! He’s back up and is climbing the cage towards Mills!
Storm: Czech has gotten between the Monsters and ELBOWS Big Dave in the face! Now he elbows Big Pat! They lose their grip on Mills ankles now Czech climbs up and tells Mills to get on his shoulders!
Deal: Mills nods his head and now he is STANDING on Czech’s shoulders while Czech holds onto the cage! Big Pat and Big Dave once again reach for Mills as he LEAPS off of Czech’s shoulder’s just as Czech takes Big Pat and Big Dave back down to the mat with a DOUBLE CLOTHESLINE … MILLS GRABS THE BRIEFCASE IN MID AIR AND CRASHES TO THE MAT WITH IT! MILLS WINS THE DOUBLE JEOPARDY PRIZE!
**DING**DING**DING**
Stock: LADIES AND GENTLEMEN! THE WINNER OF THE DOUBLE BLOODY JEOPARDY CAGE MATCH AND THE DOUBLE JEOPARDY PRIZE …. JOE MILLS!
(Crowd reacts loudly)
Deal: WOW! WHAT AN ENDING! Joe Mills climbed on the shoulders of his long time partner Dana Czech and made an incredible leap to grab the briefcase to claim victory and the Double Jeopardy prize inside of it! Talk about TEAM WORK!
Storm: Mills is holding up the briefcase in victory and Czech rushes over to congratulate him! Czech is helping Mills to his feet as the rest of the wrestlers clear out of the cage cursing themselves out over the lost opportunity.
Deal: Mills can now restart any match at any time one time with that prize and there is no expiration date so he can use that prize ANY TIME he wants. It can be next week or next year and Mills can plot and plan how to best use it without the burden of a deadline hanging over his head. Talk about a valuable prize!
Storm: We can only guess when and where Mills will use that prize, but whenever and wherever he uses it, you know he is going to make sure he has maximum strategic advantage when he does!
Deal: Mills has been around long enough to know the benefit of such a prize and how to use it to maximum effect. Mills is parading around the cage with the briefcase in celebration as we kick off Year 22 in grand fashion!
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*Stock: The following match is for the RAGE HIGH STAKES BLOODY CHAMPIONSHIP!
(HUGE crowd pop!)
*Stock: Introducing first, from Chicago, weighing in at 254 bloody pounds, he is the reigning RAGE SCIENTIFIC SHOWCASE CHAMPION - DOUG DEVENS!!!
("Ride of the Valkyries" by Wagner plays as Doug Devens makes his way out to boos from the crowd. There is no interaction between Devens and the fans as he makes his way to the ring with his manager, Thomas Gordon.)
*Stock: And now – Ladies and bloody Gents, get ready, because …..
Standing 6’6” and weighing 236 bloody pounds, from Grand Rapids, Michigan
HERE IS…
THE RAGE HIGH STAKES CHAMPION
SCOTT GRAYSE!!!
(Lights go out in the arena, fans give a mixed reaction. The voice of Scott Grayse comes on "Judgement is coming" as "Cult" by Magnolia Park hits and the lights come back on and on the RAGEvision we see the words "C.H.A.O.S" as Grayse hits the curtain and the fans give him more cheers then boos. Scott pulls out Helen, his trusty hammer from inside the front of his pants. Grayse slides in and poses with Helen.)
Daisy: (Makes a surprise cameo appearance, says one line, and then disappears) Oooh, I'd love to see what else Scotty can pull out of his pants!!!
**DING**DING**
Deal: This is one of two matches tonight for Doug Devens. If he's smart, he'll pace himself and resist the temptation to "go mad." The shorter this match is, the more it favors him.
Storm: (Pops a Leucovorin pill to enhance his verbal skills) Indubitably, my dear Vandessa. Thomas Gordon has accompanied Devens to the ring, but Grayse's second-in-command, Kristian Bane, is conspicuous by his absence.
Deal: I noticed that too. And Grayse and Devens-- WHAT THE HELL??? SANTA CLAUS just JUMPED into the ring and SWUNG a GIANT CANDY CANE into both Devens and referee John Ellers!
Storm: Were they on the Naughty List?
Deal: I have no idea. Wait, WHY am I answering this question?!
Storm: I don't think that's the REAL Santa!!!
Deal: (Sarcastically) REALLY???
Storm: I think that's KRISTIAN BANE dressed up as Santa!
Deal: Sherlock Holmes is on the case...
Storm: I prefer to think of myself as Carmen Sandiego.
Deal: Now "Santa" Bane puts Grayse on top of Devens and shakes Ellers out of his stupor.
*Ellers: 1...2...3!
Deal: DEVENS with a shoulder up. "SANTA" can't believe it!
Storm: Now Ellers ORDERS "Santa" to the back or he'll STRIP Grayse of the High Stakes Title and AUTOMATICALLY AWARD IT to Devens.
Deal: DEVENS takes advantage of the distraction with a neckbreaker on Grayse from behind and a cover.
*Ellers: 1...2...
Deal: Grayse kicks out as Bane storms to the back.
Storm: What is Grayse doing now?
Deal: He exits the ring and grabs an iPad from one of his fans in the front row.
Storm: They call themselves the Grayselanders.
Deal: Cute. But what is Grayse doing with that iPad?
Storm: He's entering something into CHATGPT!
Deal: NOW I've seen everything. Grayse is consulting AI to determine his next move.
Storm: Will it help?
Deal: (Ducks out of the way) Grayse JUMPS onto our table and NAILS a SPLIT-LEGGED MOONSAULT from the table to INSIDE THE RING on Devens!
Storm: We've never seen THAT from Grayse before!!!
Deal: (Shrugs) I guess ChatGPT told him to do it. And Grayse with the cover...
*Ellers: 1...2...3!
Deal: Not quite!
Storm: A frustrated Grayse scrambles back to the outside and enters something into ChatGPT again.
Deal: CORKSCREW LEGDROP by Scott Grayse - always a classic - and another cover.
*Ellers: 1...2...3!
Deal: Devens gets his foot on the ropes right before the 3.
Storm: Grayse is pulling out moves we've never seen from him before.
Deal: All thanks to ChatGPT, which he's using again to determine his next step.
Storm: Now Grayse is cackling, like he saw something funny on the ChatGPT prompt, and he has a VICIOUS look in his eyes.
Deal: TESTICLE SQUEEZE by Grayse. He's laughing like a hyena at this tribute-slash-mockery of the man who stopped his title reign at 517 days.
Storm: According to ChatGPT, Devens faced Dare before in the BWFE and actually defeated him. Our current ring announcer, Robert Stock, was Devens' manager. Dare would not be seen again for quite some time.
Deal: Devens is fading fast. Grayse LETS GO, STEPS BACK, and goes for the LIGHTS OUT SUPERKICK!
Storm: But Gordon TRIPS Grayse, GRABS Ellers, and THROWS the iPad to Devens behind Ellers' back!
Deal: Devens CLOCKS Grayse in the head with the iPad! And it malfunctions on contact, with Siri now repeating "DON'T GO MAD!" in a male British voice.
*Ellers: 1...2...3!
**DING**DING**DING**
*Stock: The winner of the match and NEEEEEEEEEEW RAGE HIGH STAKES CHAMPION - DOUG DEVENS!!!
Deal: Devens gets out of there QUICKLY as he now has to concentrate on Nightwalker.
Storm: The fans are booing the result. They're 100% in support of Grayse in this one.
Deal: Be that as it may, Doug Devens now possesses the belt that allows him to trade it in for a shot at any title he wants in RAGE.
Storm: If that is what he wants to do.
Deal: Scott Grayse held the High Stakes Championship for SEVERAL MONTHS and NEVER cashed it in. A missed opportunity to face Daniel Dare one more time? We'll never know. Because Doug Devens now holds the title, and that makes the Church an ESPECIALLY dangerous threat!
~~~
Deal: Once again Dare has his knives out and this time it’s for Harvey Adams.. Not only does Harvey find himself in a Loser Leaves RAGE Match, but he’s facing his daughters!
Storm: Yep, that is pure evil – or genius, depending on which side of the cosmos you’re sitting.
Deal: This must be horrible for ALL the competitors. Either Harvey Adams goes or both of his daughters do!
Storm: And there’s no way Stinker is going to let that happen. He’d sooner put salt on his corn flakes than let two lovely earners like Sweet FA and Tuppy go.
Deal: Yes, He’s already seen his income cut as Cora was revealed to be Kristal Ball! Anyway, enough about him, let’s pass things over to Stock as this one is about to get under way.
Stock: Righto, listen up, you bloody lot! This next bloody match is a “LOSER LEAVES RAGE MATCH”! Too bloody right it is. And just WHICH sod is bloody leaving? Well it’ll be EITHER….
Ladies and bloody gents – especially you gents, RAGE is now proper bloody proud to bring you – with a combined weight of an earth-shattering and totally incredible 235 bloody pounds; it’s T'n'T! - Lucky Tuppy and Tiffany "Sweet FA" Adams - The Sweet T’s!!
To the accompaniment of Neil Diamond - Sweet Caroline (Audio) Tuppy and Tiff (SFA) emerge through the curtain. Both blondes smile excitedly as they wave to the fans. The waves change to arm sways as they lead the fans into chanting the chorus along with the added “so good!” thrown in.
The girls are ‘dressed’ in plunging neckline one pieces which have absolutely no sides to them whatsoever. Sweet FA has pink lightning bolts on hers and Tuppy has blue ones. They both wear white cowboy boots with the same coloured lightning bolts.
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They strut down to the ring blowing kisses to the crowd, pausing occasionally for pictures.
Once in the ring they make a point of shaking the referee’s hand before taking their places in their corner, still smiling.
Stock: Bloody hell! OR!!!…. facing them…. hailing from Pittsburg, PA and weighing in at 285 bloody pounds, he is...HARVEY ADAMS!
("Harder, Faster, Better, Stronger " hits as Adams strolls to the ring like he owns the place….which he pretty much does. He enters the ring and poses as white pyro goes off over his head.)
Deal: And both girls rush over to give their dad a hug!
Storm: They’re probably secreting weapons on him so that he gets disqualified.
Deal: They are NOT! Besides, in those outfits those bimbos couldn’t possibly secrete anything.
Storm: Ah, but...no, that’s a fair point actually.
Deal: Terry Dale is our match official. He’s good to go and calls for the bell.
**DING**DING**
Storm: And …. nothing.
Deal: No, the girls back up and decide that they are going to tag as that’s the fair ‘Super Face Megastar’ thing to do. Harvey though won’t hear of it. He’s telling them to BOTH stay in the ring. Filthy Phil is loudly seconding that, pointing out that there was nothing in the rules about it being a tag match. Nerison has a word with Stock.
Storm: Yeah and Stock says that BOTH girls HAVE TO BE IN THE RING as that’s what Dare intended.
Deal: Tuppy apologises to Dale AND Harvey as she gets back into the ring. There’s STILL no action though.
Storm: And that’s not good enough for these fans OR for Stock. He’s telling them that if they don’t start NOW then all THREE will be LOSERS and kicked out. Adams immediately charges! Running clothesline. That flattens Tiffany. Tuppy darts forward to Spear Harvey, but he bends to catch her around the middle and Suplexes her over ONTO Tiff!
Storm: He ain’t messing around. It makes sense. If the girls AND him were going to be kicked out he may as well fight to save one of them – himself.
Deal: Let’s not forget that Adams only discovered he had a daughter – Tiffany, this year. So they aren’t exactly that close. As to Tuppy, she’s an adopted daughter. On the other hand, both girls are very impressed with Adams and do indeed seems to love him as the father he is. Then again, they aren’t the sharpest tools in the box.
Storm: Now Adams drops to pin BOTH!
Dale: ONE! - TWO!!
Deal: And Stinker has Rakshasa reach in and pull Adams backwards by the ankle! The girls both throw up an arm, but whether they’d have been in time is now academic.
Storm: Now normally Adams would be going off on one about that, but he’s shrugging it off. He stands and waits for both girls to stand. They then do Rock-Paper-Scissors for absolutely no reason that I can determine and Tuppy runs in to attack with a Missile Drop Kick - a REAL one! Harvey is knocked back into the ropes. He rebounds and jumps over Tuppy to charge at Tiff – who turns away to cover her face! NO! It’s a back kick!
Storm: And it catches Harvey square in the balls!
Deal: Harvey doubles and folds to his knees. Tiff turns around – horrified and runs over to apologise.
Storm: She should be attacking him not saying soothing words!
Deal: And that’s exactly what Stinker is telling her. He’s pounding a fist into the other palm and shouting at the two bimbos that this is their livelihoods at stake. And his!
Storm: It’s a fair point.
Deal: And Harvey suddenly strikes to drop Tiff with a jaw-breaker! In comes Tuppy! Running knee to the jaw!
Storm: And Stinker is slapping the apron in relief. Seems his bimbos may have finally woken up. Of course, how long they stay awake is an entirely different matter.
Deal: Adams drops backwards and Sweet FA twines her legs around his head!
Storm: That’s a proper Triangle Hold is that! A REAL submission move! How in the name of Neil “By Gawd” Puller did she do that?
Deal: Not a little ironic that Harvey has been tutoring these girls and now he’s seeing just how much they’ve learnt first hand. Oh, now Tuppy has the other arm and is applying a nasty wrist lock!
Storm: And those HURT!
Deal: Yeah, Harvey is suddenly up against it and try as he might can’t liberate himself. NO! He manages to pull out of Tuppy’s grasp, but she’s straight back on the arm and now seeking to hyper extend the elbow!
Storm: Looks like Harvey decided to teach them the extra painful moves.
Deal: And he’s certainly feeling it. Dale goes to a knee and asks - Does he quit!
Storm: Nope. He’s using his legs to crab around. He may be being throttled and faced with a broken arm, but he still weighs more than both bimbos combined!
Deal: Yes and he’s using that extra muscle to swivel around and – Foot to the ropes!
Storm: He did it!
Deal: Dale calls for the break and the two girls immediately release Harvey.
Storm: Stinker sure liked that – better than ice cold milk on his corn flakes, but NOT the clean break. He’s trying to convince those girls that they need to keep those holds on to the last second. Not sure he’s getting through to them though.
Deal: They’re bimbos. There’s very little chance that he is.
Storm: Yeah. That True Legend Harvey Adams is back up and applauding his girls’ efforts. Huh. Anyone would think that he didn’t want to win.
Deal: Or, it could be mind games: lull the pair into a false sense of security and then strike. With those two, that wouldn’t be difficult at all.
Storm: True. That’s probably it. See? He’s pretending to struggle for breath.
Deal: But they aren’t attacking, despite Stinker’s urgent entreaties. They’re telling him that it wouldn’t be fair and that Super Face Megastars never do stuff that’s unfair. Yeah, that went down real well with Phil.
Storm: But Harv darts forward! He scoops Tuppy up and DUMPS her! Now he rolls her up as Tiff is still arguing with Stinker!
Dale: ONE! - TWO!! -TH’
Deal: Sweet FA! She leaps in to crash into Harvey and break it up!
Storm: And Stinker is wiping the sweat from his brow. That was CLOSE.
Deal: All three roll to their feet. Tiff checks on her ‘sister’ and they are again good to go. Harvey waits in the middle of the ring. Tiff circles one side of him, Tuppy on the other. They both rush in and Harv steps back to neatly direct their heads – TOGETHER!
Storm: Damn fine Double Noggin Knocker there. True Legend standard was that.
Deal: The girls are reeling. Harv trips Tiff. She lands hard on her ass. He then grabs Tuppy. Across his shoulders and -
Storm: Samoan Drop!
Deal: He bridges!
Dale: ONE! - TWO!! -TH’
Deal: Again! Tiff gets in there in time. This time with a Twisting Bodyslam. Okay, she’s really NOT that big and it wasn’t what you’d call an emphatic slam, but it was enough and that’s what matters.
Storm: Hey! Look at that! Tuppy just slid to the side and grabbed one of Harv’s legs!
Deal: Tiff grabs the other! They peel them back over his head. They have him pinned!
Storm: Schoolboyed!
Dale: ONE! - TWO!! -THR’
Deal: Kick out!! Harvey powers out of that scattering both girls.
Storm: Yeah, and Stinker again slaps the apron in frustration, but that was close AND actual teamwork; not True Legend teamwork, but teamwork nonetheless.
Deal: Everyone is back on their feet. Adams is now smiling. He takes up a sideways, defensive stance and beckons his daughters to him. Tiff rushes in and jumps! Missile Drop Kick!
Storm: Misses! Adams was NEVER gonna get caught by that.
Deal: No, but as he twists aside Tuppy slides in to upend him!
Storm: That was just plain sneaky.
Deal: But Adams drops on top of her and still smiling pins her arms to the mat! She’s pinned!
Dale: ONE! -
Storm: See that? True Legend skill, is that.
Dale: TWO!! -
Storm: No way is she shifting Harvey. He’s twice her weight, vastly experienced and has ALL the True Legend skills. She’s toast.
Dale: THR’
Deal: Tiff! Sweet FA slams into him, grabs his head and rolls over to drag him off Tuppy- who immediately pops back up. Harvey rolls with the impact and flings Tiff into the ropes, He rises to a knee ready to follow up, but Tuppy connects with a lariat!
Storm: Yeah, she’s a sneaky one alright….for a bimbo.
Deal: Adams pitches forward. Tiff just manages to spread her legs wide so that Harvey misses them and his head hits the deck instead. Tiff scoots forward to sit on the back of his head!
Storm: She’ll never get a pin like that, but the fans don’t care. Those outfits are totally thong backed.
Deal: Hold on, Tuppy is trying to fold Adams’ legs. She is! She pulls his legs up then bends them at the knees to pass the feet to Tiff, who tucks them under her arms! Just LOOK at Adams’ bent back now!
Storm: A submission? They’re actually going for a submission?
Deal: Looks that way as Tuppy now sits, her back pressed against Adams’ thighs so her can’t kick out! And his back is being folded in half! Okay, look, those bimbos are pole dancers. Their backs fold like paper, but Harvey’s? Not so much. That looks seriously painful.
Storm: Yeah, positively unnatural! Come on, Harv, you’ve made your girls look good. There’s no need to drag things out any longer; so kick out already!
Deal: Dale is right there. He kneels to check on Harvey. Does he quit?
Storm: And end his career? Are you from Barsoom? No, if anyone is going to quit it’s one of those bimbos. Seriously RAGE doesn’t need so many bimbos. We could lose those two and not even notice. Harvey Adams? He’s a True Legend! You don’t go around losing True Legends. That’s not just careless, that’s unforgivable!
Deal: Don’t panic. Yet. Harvey isn’t tapping.
Storm: I knew he wouldn’t.
Deal: But he’s not breaking free either, but how can he?
Storm: With True Legend power! That’s how.
Deal: Stinker is yelling at Tuppy to brace harder and push against Harvey’s knees. At the same time he demands that Tiff lean back.
Storm: That’s a LOT of instruction for those two. They’ll never be able to -
Deal: HE TAPS! HARVEY ADAMS TAPS OUT!!!
Storm: NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!
**DING**DING**DING**
Stock: Ladies and bloody Gents, you WINNERS and NOT leaving RAGE – The SWEET T’s – Tiffany “Sweet FA” Adams and Tuppence “Tuppy” Banglarron-Adams! Which bloody means ….HARVEY ADAMS IS THE BLOODY LOSER AND MUST LEAVE RAGE!!!
Deal: The fans are in shock.
Storm: I’M in shock, never mind them!
Deal: Daniel Dare must be cackling his socks off right now. Harvey Adams is OUT of Rage and at the hands of his own daughters! They quickly release that savage pin and groaning Harvey rolls to his left. Both girls kneel there, looking at him in shock, while outside the ring Filthy Phil punches the air in delight. Harvey tests his back and then slowly stands.
Fans: HAR-VEY! HAR-VEY! HAR-VEY! HAR-VEY!
Deal: Now tears rolling down their faces, Tiff and Tuppy rush forward to embrace him. He in turn hugs them. There’s no animosity, no recriminations, no argument. Harvey then leans over each in turn to kiss the top of their head and then peels them off him so he can RAISE THEIR ARMS! Harvey Adams is PROUD of his daughters.
Storm: Hold on, common sense is prevailing. He’s calling for a mic. It’s always wise to hear a True Legend speak. So here’s where we get the killer twist. You just KNOW that Adams always has a killer twist in store.
Adams: Thank you. Thank you all. It’s been FUN. It’s been WILD. It’s been MEMORABLE.
Fans: HAR-VEY! HAR-VEY! HAR-VEY! HAR-VEY!
Adams: It was GOOD. BUT, but it’s time for me to move on AND….
Fans: HAR-VEY! HAR-VEY! HAR-VEY! HAR-VEY!
Adams: I can do so happily knowing that RAGE has a positive future. It does, because you are LOOKING AT THAT FUTURE! My daughters; Tiffany and Tuppence. Let me tell you – no father could be prouder. HERE! Here is future!!
Deal: Harvey raises the hands of his daughters in victory!
Fans: A-DAMS! A-DAMS! A-DAMS! A-DAMS!
Deal: Now all three Adams are smiling. Both girls reach up on tip toes to kiss their father’s cheek.
Storm: Damn it. It’s so emotional – reminds me of the Silverstar family reunion.
Deal: We’ve just witnessed the end of an era and possibly the dawning of a new one. An impressive performance – In a handicap match it has to be remembered, but still – perhaps this IS an indicator of things to come. As to Harvey Adams, we wish him every success and happiness in whatever he decides to do next.
Storm: Too right! True Legends never die. Just ask Buddy Meyers.
Deal: And now it’s time to turn the dial, all the way to BRUTAL. Yes. It’s Bare Knuckles time.
Storm: Bring it on! Who doesn’t love some extreme violence with their corn flakes?
Stock: And NOW! Ladies and bloody Gents, it’s time for some serious bloody carnage as we put the RAGE Bare Knuckles Championship on the bloody line! Your challenger…..MONSTER BIG BLOODY TEL!!!
(Monster by Automatic plays as the fans start booing with Monster Big Tel walking to the ring with a purpose.)
Stock: And here is your reigning bloody champion…. for those of you of a delicate disposition, for those with a weak bloody heart and any children watching – look away NOW, because - Standing 5’10” in her stripper bloody heels and weighing in at 115 pounds – Here is – THE BOOTSLUT!
My Mind Still Speaks by Misery Loves Company hits and the curtain parts. Vile pulls out a large, wheeled suitcase. She stands it vertically in the middle of the ramp and then unzips it. The Bootslut crawls out. She pulls from the case a plastic bottle of cola. She shakes it frantically in time with the music, then opens it spraying the crowd who jeer and boo. Uncaring, The Bootslut rubs the beer bottle lasciviously against her pussy before raising it to her mouth to vulgarly lick the bottle and drink what remains. She then retrieves a pile of brown paper bags. To the massive boos of the crowd she struts down to the ring passing out bags to the ‘ugly’ fans so that they can put them on their hideous faces. She spits out the cola in a wild spray at the first fan to complain. Laughing, she moves on only to pause halfway to thrust her tits at some unsuspecting fan. She insults his manhood, hands him the last bag and then turns away to a chant of “ZIP IT!” from the crowd.
In entering the ring The Bootslut makes a point of sliding back and forth along the middle rope so that it rubs against her pussy before stepping in to grind her exposed ass against the turnbuckle. After which she strides over to the ref and grabs their groin only to quickly release the hold laughing at the ‘nothing’ that was there. Finally she takes to her corner.
Deal: As charming and sophisticated as ever.
Storm: I think she may be part fish.
Deal: I dread to ask….why?
Storm: They don’t wear clothes either.
Deal: Right. But there’s no escaping the fact that The Bootslut IS to all intents and purposes, naked. The few strategically places pieces of electrical tape that she’s “wearing” hardly qualify as clothing.
Storm: But she is wearing a hood!
Deal: Yeah, that can be zipped shut. Not the smartest choice. You have to believe that Stinker had a hand in all that.
Storm: OR – she really IS a slut: one that doesn’t eat all her corn flakes. They’re the worst.
Deal: Tom Nerison is our referee and he doesn’t look at all impressed with the Bootslut’s antics so far. Something tells me she’s going to need a LOT of antics tonight as Big Tel measures 6’1” and weighs in at a formidable 330 pounds. That’s almost three times the muscle that she has! Plus, while she is technically only giving away 3” in height, that’s only due to those ridiculously tall spiked heels. Without them, I guess she’d be about 5’4”. So no way does she have his reach. Still, she is totally ruthless, so if I were Tel, I wouldn’t underestimate her.
**DING**DING**
Deal: There’s the bell and Big Tell immediately charges. It’s a Running Clothesline that -
Storm: Misses! She ducked and rolled.
Deal: Luckily for her or this would have been a VERY short fight. Now Tel wastes no time. He spins around, growls at the naked girl and barrels forward once again.
Storm: He jumps, twists and -
Deal: Senton Bomb! NO! She again rolls aside.
Storm: Well, she sure ain’t running; not in them boots.
Deal: Tel picks himself up. His mood is NOT improving. He takes a more measured approach now, stalking her, using those long arms to full effect, seeking to cut off any escape. And she rolls FORWARDS! Forwards to slam a foot into his balls! And just listen to this place. The sound of groaning fills it.
Storm: Everyone felt that! Except Stinker – he’s cheering like crazy.
Deal: And not the Bootslut. Tel doubles. She rolls back and kicks straight up! A dagger-like heel stabs across his cheek!
Storm: He’s cut and it’s a nasty one!
Deal: Tel staggers back still doubled in pain from that savage kick to the vitals. The Bootslut stands, saunters forward and rolls her head around. That thick braid whirls around and – with a flick of the head she slams that weight at the end into the side of his head!
Storm: Right on the temple!
Deal: Tel stumbles. He drops to a knee. His arms flail to the side. I don’t think he even knows where he is right now, but a hand finds the ropes and he pulls himself towards them. The Bootslut calmly follows. She steps, spins and a Spinning kick rakes across his chest!
Storm: Those heels are pure evil! She cut him AGAIN! Yeah, much to Stinker’s delight.
Deal: Yes, Tel now has a long line seeping blood right across his chest. And she’s not finished! She spins again to – NO! It was a fake. Tel buys it bringing up both arms to block, but instead she stamps down! That spike heel goes right THROUGH the toe of his boot!
Storm: Let’s hope he’s part Dalgurnian and only has 3 toes, otherwise he just lost some.
Deal: Tel hops back. The Bootslut strikes again – Bellringer. Tel is stunned! She slides out between the ropes to walk along the apron. She slaps her bare ass and flicks off the fans before taking up position directly behind Big Tel at the corner and …
Storm: Tag Rope! She’s looped the tag rope around his neck!
Deal: And is now doing her absolute damnedest to strangle him! Tel is quickly turning red.
Storm: And not because he’s mad – which he probably is.
Deal: Tel is trying to pull the cord free, but she has it so tight that he simply cannot get his meaty fingers under it! He’s waning! He’s sinking down! Can she have totally DOMINATED and HUMILIATED Big Tel so quickly?
Storm: Sure looks that way to me. What was that you said underestimating? Every inter-galactic space pirate knows that you NEVER underestimate a naked girl with a hood on. It’s just not done.
Deal: I’ll just take your word for it.
Storm: You should!
Deal: Tel is dropping right down. He’s now sitting on the bottom rope and that seems to be the only thing that’s keeping upright. Well, that and the cord that’s cutting so deeply into his neck. Nerison raises an arm. It drops!
Storm: Probably because he’s stopped breathing. That’ll do it most times.
Deal: Again Nerison raises an arm – the other. And that….
Storm: Falls! He is DONE! TOAST! FINISHED! Let this be a lesson to the entire roster; no one messes with a naked girl that wears a hood!
Deal: I can’t believe it. Of all the ways I thought that this match would play out, this most assuredly, wasn’t one of them.
Storm: That’s because you didn’t consult me beforehand.
Deal: And now Nerison tries the arm one more time. If this falls, so will Big Tel. The Bootslut will release the cord and he’ll fall to lie there for the inevitable 10 count. He lifts the arm – AND IT SHOOTS UP AND BACK. He grabs Boots’ braid and drags her over the ropes! He slams her down onto the mat in front of him and then stamps down on her tits!
Storm: BIG target, and luckily he used his good foot.
Deal: Boots bounces, cringes and rolls away covering her breasts as Tel slumps back. That took everything he had and now he’s gulping in great lungfuls of air. You have to wonder if he regrets his choice now. Tel finished sixth in BOH and that permitted him to make a choice. He elected to face The Bootslut for the Bare Knuckles belt.
Storm: He should have taken that Double Jeopardy prize instead. At least then he’d still have all his toes.
Deal: The Bootslut gets up and asks Nerison to check her tits! He looks very uncertain. She presses herself against him and – SHOVES HIM - backwards into Tel!
Storm: No Disqualifications in Bare Knuckles, as Buddy Meyers always said.
Deal: As Tel pushes Nerison aside The Bootslut grabs the top rope and JUMPS to send both feet into Tel’s head!
Storm: He’ll be BLIND!
Deal: NO! Tel JUST squirms aside and then lunges to grab her by the throat. He pulls her in to – NO!! She knees him in the balls. Tel groans, but STILL somehow grabs HER groin to LIFT HER! Over the ropes he dumps her!
Storm: To bounce down off the apron. Lucky those big tits broke her fall.
Deal: Now Big Tel permits himself a grimace of pain. Two deep breaths and he’s good to go. Damn, that is one tough man. He’s completely ignoring all those cuts and bruises.
Storm: But he IS limping. Losing toes tends to do that though.
Deal: Now Boots gets back to her high heeled feet, but Tel drops down and snatches up a chair! She sees that and pulls an axe handle out from under the ring! Tel limps around. She can’t ruin; so even that pace is enough to catch her. Now he draws back, swings and -
Storm: BLAM!
Deal: She met the chair with the axe handle! It dented the chair! Oh, but Tel quickly reverses and slams the dented chair into her shoulder sending her crashing into the apron! She immediately pushes away from the apron – and gets clobbered across the back of the head! Down she goes.
Storm: Yeah, but only to all fours. She’s tough too.
Deal: Tel boots her in the ribs. That sends her almost UNDER the apron. She twists though and hammers the end of the axe handle down onto his injured foot! More blood spurts out! Tel howls in pain and hops back. Boots pulls herself fully out from the apron curtain and advances on Tel. She brings the handle back for a home run hit and – SWINGS!
Storm: BLAMMO!! That’s bigger than a BLAM, just in case you were wondering.
Deal: Tel met that swing with one of his own and it sends her axe handle spinning away. And the chair BREAKS! Tel casts it aside and limps forward to grab her by that braid. He hammers her head into the top of the barrier! She falls back – stunned. Tel SPITS on her – to cheers form the crowd. Seems they have a favorite and it’s not her.
Storm: Well, she is naked AND wearing a hood. That’s always a No-No.
Deal: Tel limps off – off to pull a table from under the ring. He slides it into the ring and it’s followed by a chair! The fans are getting real loud now, but LOOK! The Bootslut is back up and pulls a large bag from under the ring – a bag of -
Storm: Nails! Just look, some of them are poking through the bag!
Deal: Boots clambers back into the ring, bag in hand. Tel follows – with a bicycle chain in hand!
Storm: Nasty!
Deal: Very. The two unflinchingly head to the centre of the ring. Tel swings the chain!
Storm: Ducked!
Deal: Now she swings the bag! Tel sways back and the weight of the bag spins her around. It must be really difficult trying to keep your balance wearing heels like those.
Storm: And Tel whips her ass!
Deal: Blood flies! She spins around to again swing the bag- right into the side of Tel’s face!
Storm: What face???? She ripped most of it away!
Deal: The left side of Tel’s face is just a mask of blood now. You can see bits of flesh hanging off! And Tel slowly turns back to LASH her across the tits!
Storm: In fairness she was thrusting them in his direction.
Deal: They’re cut! More blood sprays around. And Tel swings again ripping a line across her stomach! A fourth! He pulls back for another, fourth strike that – NO!! She snaps out a kick! That stabs the knee! Tel’s leg buckles and he falls into -
Storm: - The bag of nails! She’s picking him apart – first the foot, now the knee! Hey, and Stinker is loving this.
Deal: And she’s paying a heavy price for it, but she determinedly swings that bag AGAIN – NO! Tel catches it! He shoves it forward into her face! I hope for her sake that the hood protected her. Oh, but Tel rips the bag out of her hands and tosses it aside. Now he wraps the bike chain around his fist and PUNCHES her in the side of the head! She’s down!
Storm: Just a lot. But hey! Look, she’s pushing back up.
Deal: And Tel grabs her head and slams his good knee into the side of it. That drops her! Nerison steps in for the count.
Nerison: 1 – 2 – 3
Storm: Well, Tel ain’t waiting around. He’s real busy setting up that table.
Nerison: 4 – 5 – 6
Deal: And not just that. He’s emptied the contents of that bag all over it!
Storm: Wow. Not just nails. There are tacks, screws, bolts, screwdrivers and ...is that a trowel?
Deal: It is. No wonder that bag did so much damage to Tel.
Nerison: 7 – 8 -
Deal: And she’s up! Boots shakes her head and snatches up the chair that Tel had pushed in. Tel turns from admiring his work.
Storm: It IS good work.
Deal: And gets to eat chair! Down he goes and she hammers away at his head – again and again! Now she pushes the end of the chair into his throat and LEANS on it. She’s standing ON him and those heels are really digging in!
Storm: She almost strangled him last time. Looks like she’s out to finish the job here.
Deal: Again Tel is turning all shades of red and purple and – oh! He reaches up to grab her by the tits and twists both savagely!
Storm: That’s her fault for having them almost in his face.
Deal: Tel continues to crush and twist. She shouts out in pain. She raises a foot to stamp down on his – NO! Tel twists to throw her sideways across the ring. He rolls over gagging and coughing. Boots meanwhile rolls onto her knees and then slowly straightens. Those boobs of hers sure have taken a battering tonight. But Tel is still struggling for breath. She approaches. Spin Kick! That pointed toe stabs into the side of his head. He drops and she….oh no.
Storm: She is sitting on his face!
Deal: With her legs trapping his arms. Looks like she doesn’t a repetition of what just happened. Tel is thrashing, trying to get free, but she leans right over his head giving him no ready target. Still Tel tries. He – ROLLS! Tel rolls her over, but she’s like a limpet, refusing to let go! Tel rolls again and – stops. He’s out of breath! She may have done it here. Slowly she releases and |Nerison starts to count.
Nerison: 1 – 2 – 3
Storm: What a way to go. I’m betting Big Tel never expected this.
Nerison: 4 – 5 – 6
Deal: I doubt it. But look, his breathing has been relentlessly targeted all fight. He’s a big man that needs a LOT of oxygen and The Bootslut has repeatedly restricted that.
Nerison: 7 – 8 – 9
Deal: What a match and what a finish. The Bootslut retains in remarkable fashion to –
Nerison: TE’-
Deal: NO! Tel throws an arm up! Boots can’t believe it. She telling Nerison that – well, I won’t repeat her words. Let’s just say she’s questioning his ability to count.
Storm: Well, it WAS real close.
Deal: She’s livid about this and is letting Nerison know it. And Tel! He fires a forearm up between her legs, lifting her off her feet! As she lands he pulls her in – Backbreaker! He turns her over for a Gut Buster! He staggers back, gathering more air, more energy. Boots slowly peels herself up off the mat.
Storm: She’s still in better shape than him.
Deal: Tel swings his good foot! A boot under the jaw sends her spinning back across the ring! Now he limps over to grab her. He pulls her in and – NO! Eye rake! Now she slithers behind him to loop her long braid around his neck!
Storm: More choking! Hey, it’s a tactic that’s definitely paid off. No way can Big Tel survive another throttling.
Deal: I think that you’re right and so does Tel. He’s frantically back-pedalling, even with that bad foot. He crushes her into a corner, pulls out and backs in sharply – and again! Still she clings on.
Storm: Four! FIVE! SIX!!! that did it.
Deal: Bi Tel stumbles forward again struggling for air and just LOOK at all the marks around his blood stained neck! It looks like he’s been HUNG – repeatedly! But those crushing body blocks seem to have winded The Bootslut too. It looks like a matter of who recovers the fastest.
Storm: She’s up!
Deal: He’s up! Boots steps in and swing a boot at his balls! CAUGHT! Tel catches it and pulls her in for a short arm clothesline – using the leg. Boots almost falls, but Tel pulls her back in. Head Butt! Blood sprays but Tel doesn’t care. Now he – CHOKESLAMS her! He stamps on her gut and then pulls her up and over with an Arm Drag!
Storm: That’ll leave a stain for sure.
Deal: Tel seems to be working on pure adrenaline right now. Honestly, I’m not sure how he’s still standing and The Bootslut just keeps getting back up, no matter what he does to her. OH! Tel slumps. He drops to a knee. Looks like that adrenaline just evaporated. Boots senses her chance. Pulls herself up and starts to roll her head. Just look at that weight spinning around. That is going to do some serious damage when it hits!
Storm: Yeah, that thing is EVIL.
Deal: In she steps to – CHAIR! Tel snatches the chair up and SWINGS it! To smash her in the head! She drops. Tel crawls over and … damn.
Storm: Wow.
Deal: He just closed the zips! Now The Bootslut can’t effectively speak and certainly can’t see!
Crowd: ZIP IT! ZIP IT! ~clap-clap-clap~ ZIP IT! ZIP IT! ~clap-clap-clap~
Storm: Well, in my expert opinion I’d have to say that that is going to make matters harder for her.
Deal: Tel links his hands high overhead and slams them down onto her battered and bleeding chest!
Storm: He may have broken some ribs there!
Deal: Now Tel stands. He pulls her up and – POWERBOMB! Boots doesn’t know where she is right now. She fumbling,. Trying to find the zipper and Tel is immediately back at her. Up she goes – Hesitation Suplex!
Storm: Straight through the table – tacks, nails, screws, bolts and those other tools! Stuff flies all over!
Deal: And he follows that with a big chair shot to the head! And he’s not finished! He lifts her up and just LOOK at all that stuff embedded into her flesh! Monster Lock straight back down onto the chair, the nails and ruined table! He stamps HARD on her head! Now he staggers bent – totally spent. He drops to a knee as Nerison counts.
Nerison: 1 – 2 – 3
Storm: Hmm… looks to me like she’s definitely not moving. Of course she could be playing possum. Apparently naked women in hoods do that a lot. That’s what Neil Puller says.
Nerison: 4 – 5 – 6
Deal: Those were brutal, savage hits. I don’t see how anyone could survive those.
Nerison: 7 – 8 – 9
Deal: And let’s not forget that she’s still effectively blindfolded, but Stinker is telling her to “stop bloody messin’ about and get back up”.
Deal: Lots of sympathy there then.
Nerison: TEN!!!!
**DING**DING**DING**
Stock: Ladies and bloody Gents, your bloody WINNER and NEW RAGE BARE KNUCKLES CHAMPION!! - MONSTER BIG BLOODY TEL!!!!
Deal: A popular winner. He seems to have a gift for ending Bare Knuckles reigns. I believe he did the same to Nightwalker.
Storm: Yep, that’s what Neil Puller said too.
Deal: Tel holds up the belt and takes in the cheers of the crowd. Oh, but as he turns the knee buckles and he winces. He looks down on the battered and bloody form of the Bootslut – who is just starting to move again. She rolls onto her knees and HE BATTERS HER WITH THE BELT!
Storm: And she’s down again!
Deal: Now Tel angrily pries that weight from her hair, holds it in his hand to – close the hand into a fist and punch her in the jaw!
Storm: Yeah see how much she likes it!
Deal: And now he peels her backwards to get a better hold of – THE HOOD! Big Tel is looking to unmask The Bootslut!
Storm: Quite right too! I told you – I told you: never trust a naked lady in a hood.
Deal: Stinker is telling his Security team to step in and stop him, but they are rather spread out and not currently close to the ring. Getting that hood off is proving REALLY difficult – so Tel uses …. TIN SNIPS! He’s cut through the tube at the top that holds her hair and then peels the whole thing down!
Storm: Huh. That can’t be right.
Deal: WHAT!? It’s Kristal Ball! I don’t believe it. Stinker has used that girl under her own name and then masked her to ALSO COMPETE as La Reina Corazon – aka Cora AND as The Bootslut! This has the fans VERY upset! They’d been CHEERING for Kristal and Cora and HATING The Bootslut – only to find - IT’S THE SAME PERSON!
Storm: Wild. Stinker claims THREE salaries for the same girl.
Deal: No wonder we never saw all three at the same time! Not that Big Tel cares. He pulls her up by that braid to show the fans exactly who it is and what happens to people who get in his way! Now he drops her like so much dirty laundry and limps out of the ring.
Storm: By GAWD! As Neil puller would say.
Deal: Year 22 is certainly not short on shocks and surprises and I’m sure that there are even more to come.
Storm: And they’ll probably be coming once the trash is cleared out of the ring.
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DEAL: Fans it is now time for the RAGE Gauntlet Tag Title Match as we see history-making champions Thee Storm, the duo of Lady Giant and Crazy Jenna taking on the team of “Action” Jay Jackson and Gemini, who find themselves challenging thanks to their placing in the Bouts of Honor.
STORM: While both teams might be loved by the crowd, it’ll be up to one to show that killer instinct to leave with the titles.
DEAL: Let’s go to the ring for our introductions!
*STOCK: This bloody match is scheduled for one bloody fall and is for the bloody RAGE Gauntlet Tag Titles! Introducing the challengers, they are the team of “ACTION” JAY JACKSON AND GEMINI!!!
(The fans erupt into cheers as Back In The Game by Airbourne begins to play while the numbers 1, 2, 5, 10, 100, 1000 and higher appear on a rolling counter that increases in speed the higher the numbers get. Eventually the numbers stop counting and the counter explodes on the RAGE-Vision replaced by the words WELCOME TO THE BUDDY LIST with the Yin-Yang symbol behind it. This then merges into the opening guitar riff of “Ain’t No Love in Oklahoma” By Luke Combs.
A series of explosions go off by the entrance way, leaving a large cloud of smoke behind. As the smoke disappears the duo of Gemini and Jackson are greeted with a thunderous pop from the fans and begins heading towards the ring. They are accompanied by Homeless Don and make their way to the ring, exchanging words of strategy as they climb in. Each takes a turnbuckle and raise their arms as the fans continue to cheer.)
*STOCK: And their opponents…
(The arena goes black. Lightning strikes and the thunder BOOMS.)
*STOCK:Ladies and bloody gentlemen now entering the arena Crazy Jenna and Lady Giant. Together they are the history bloody making TCW AND RAGE heavyweight tag team champions....THEE STORM!!!!
(FANS GIVE A HUGE POP!!! Thee Storm stalks slowly to the ring. Both women climb to the top of opposite corners they call their lighthouses. They cheer on their fans. Thee Storm climbs down and readies for the match to begin.)
**DING**DING**
DEAL: Here we go!! Jenna and Jackson start things off, and it’s speed versus speed right out of the gate with these two. Jackson takes Jenna down with a crisp arm drag, Jenna pops up and answers with a lightning-fast headscissors. Jackson flips through, lands on his feet, and the two freeze for half a second and you can tell there’s a bit of respect there, and the fans reward both with a huge pop.
STORM: Looks like Gemini is calling for the tag though, and Jackson obliges. Giant offers a tag to Jenna, but Jenna seems to say in a minute. Giant smiles and nods, and in steps Gemini.
DEAL: Jenna lashes out with a kick, and Gemini takes a few, but he absorbs Jenna’s kicks, checks one, and sweeps her leg out from under her. Jenna scrambles to her feet while Gemini attempts an armbar, but Jenna avoids it, rolls, and dives to her corner, making the tag, and in comes Giant!
STORM: Jenna might be speed, but with Lady Giant in, now the power game begins. Lady Giant bulldozes Gemini with a shoulder block that sends him down to the mat. She hauls him up for a delayed vertical suplex, holding him aloft as the crowd counts along before slamming him down. Cover, one.. two… but that’s it says referee Terry Dale.
DEAL: Both get to their feet and Gemini delivers a few kicks, keeping Lady Giant at range, but then she is able to slip a kick and lock up, headlock on Gemini, Gemini whips her into the ropes. Gemini goes for a leapfrog but that’s a pretty big ask, and instead he’s caught by Lady Giant and dumped with an overhead belly-to-belly suplex!
STORM: Gemini lands hard and the fans applaud the move by Giant, but there’s also a contingent behind Gemini, and he gets to a knee holding his lower back, but he’s close to the corner, and in tags Jackson. A quick tag and Gemini steps to the apron as Homeless Don asks about his back.
DEAL: Jackson rushes in, tries to chop the giant down with leg kicks and quick strikes, but Lady Giant catches him mid-leap and throws him into the corner. A series of chops in the corner and Giant tags Jenna. Giant keeps Jackson in the corner as Jenna runs to a corner, charges the ropes, leaps off the center rope as Giant moves, and Jenna hits a springboard crossbody splash in the corner on Jackson!
STORM: Jackson stumbles out and Jenna cradles, one… two… kickout! Innovative offense by Jenna, and Jackson is down. Jenna brings him up, but Jackson with a quick fireman’s carry and then, as Jenna jumps to her feet, he takes her with another, but then flips into a bridge, one… two… kickout by Jenna!
DEAL: Both pop to their feet and now Jackson with a wristlock. Jenna cartwheels out, tries to hit a low dropkick. but Jackson sidesteps it. Jackson attempts an elbow drop, rolled out by Jenna who pops to her feet, standing moonsault finds nothing but the mat! Jackson runs the ropes, blind tag by Gemini.
STORM: Jackson with a clothesline attempt, ducked by Jenna, but then she runs right into a knee lift from Gemini! Jackson off the ropes and hits a flying forearm to the back of Jenna’s head, sending her right into Gemini’s snap roundhouse kick!
DEAL: Jenna goes down and Gemini with the cover, one… two… kickout! Gemini locks in a heel hold and Jenna is in the middle of the ring, but she’s trying to get to Lady Giant. Lady Giant is able to cut the distance with her height, but not enough to get the tag. Jenna though is refusing to give in and Gemini lets the heel hold go, pulls her up to her feet by her leg, then snaps to the mat with a dragon screw!
STORM: Gemini grapevines the leg once again and Jenna is in trouble. Jenna again tries to pull herself across the mat but Gemini is able to keep her grounded. Gemini again pulls her up, and he’s thinking another dragon screw, but this time Jenna leaps up at him - catches an enzugiri!
DEAL: Gemini drops to a knee and Jenna lands on the mat, then kicks both her feet up catching Gemini flush in the chin! Gemini goes down and Jenna gets to her feet, favoring her leg but makes the tag! Lady Giant is in and bulldozes down Gemini with a shoulder tackle! Gemini gets up and Giant with a clothesline. She rushes across the ring and nails Jackson with a forearm!
STORM: Lady Giant trying to clean house and Gemini is getting back up, Lady Giant runs the ropes, and nearly decapitates him with a boot! Cover and Dale is in position, one… two… but Gemini get the shoulder up.
DEAL: Quick tag out to Jenna as Giant whips Gemini into the ropes, bearhug by Giant and Jenna hits a springboard dropkick! Jackson comes in and eats a short-arm headbutt from Giant! Cover by Jenna, one… two… but Gemini kicks out! Quick tag out to Lady Giant again and now Giant comes in body slams him. Giant with a cover, one… two… but Gemini kicks out.
STORM: Lady Giant brings Gemini up, whips him into the ropes, but then ducks her head on the way back and Gemini with a leap frog, hits the ropes, and leaps with double knees into the chest of Lady Giant! Lady Giant gets knocked back and Gemini follows up with a shotgun dropkick that sends her tumbling through the ropes and to the outside.
DEAL: Gemini runs the ropes and leaps over, rolling plancha onto Giant on the outside! Giant hits the guardrail and Gemini quickly pops to his feet, because Jenna is in, runs the ropes, and suicide dive!! She nailed Gemini and now all three are down on the outside.
STORM: Jackson waits for Jenna to get to her feet and as she does, he runs and leaps off the apron, taking her down with a clothesline. All four competitors are on the outside as Jackson gets to his feet and grabs Lady Giant, rolling her in.
DEAL: He helps Gemini up and Gemini climbs in, and he makes the tag to Jackson. Jackson goes up top and Giant gets to her feet, Gemini hits a standing dropkick while Jackson comes off the top with a missile dropkick! Giant is down and Jackson covers, one… two… but Giant kicks out!
STORM: Meanwhile, Crazy Jenna is making her way over to her corner, and Jackson brings Giant up, swinging neckbreaker. Cover by Jackson, one… two… but Jenna breaks it up, stomping on his back. Jackson gets to his feet as Jenna goes back to her corner, and now both teams are not so much in the “we’re all friends” mindset.
DEAL: All four know there’s gold on the line, Storm. Jackson runs the ropes and goes for a flying crossbody on Giant as she gets to a knee, but Giant catches him! What strength by Giant and she has Jackson up and is carrying him around the ring. Tag by Jenna who climbs to the top rope and hits a diving crossbody to the back of her own partner, bringing Jackson down in a powerslam!!
STORM: That’s definitely a way to add some extra “umph” to the move. Giant rolls out of the ring and Jenna rolls on top of Jackson. One… two… Gemini breaks it up by pulling Jenna off!
DEAL: Jenna pulls Jackson up and whips him into the turnbuckle. Jenna charges in with a meteora double knees into Jackson, and then Jenna whips him again across the ring. She charges again, but this time Jackson moves and she collides with the corner, stumbles out, and Jackson with a huge German suplex! He gets up on his toes and he’s got the bridge, one… two… but Jenna rolls her shoulder up!
STORM: Both are down on the mat and now the crowd is on their feet for both teams. The crowd is cheering for both Jenna and Jackson, both partners trying to rally their teammate. Jenna dives to tag in Giant, Jackson dives to tag in Gemini!
DEAL: Gemini and Giant meet in the middle of the ring and Giant with a sidewalk slam! She hooks the leg, one… two… but Gemini kicks out! Giant pulls up Gemini and says it’s over, and she goes for her powerbomb! She’s got Gemini up, but he hits an elbow to her forehead and snaps back, hitting a huirricanrana that sends her headfirst into the corner!
STORM: An innovative counter to what very well could have been the ending blow of the match, Deal.
DEAL: Gemini rushes in and unloads with a rapid-fire combo—low kick, palm strike, a spinning back fist—but Lady Giant is held up by the turnbuckle and won’t go down. Gemini steps back and hits a spinning heel kick and that brings her down, and right into a Gemini roll up. One… two… thre… no! Lady Giant kicks out!
STORM: Gemini doesn’t let up though and as Giant gets up, he hits his “Face the Truth” codebreaker variation! Giant pinwheels her arms as she goes down and Gemini covers with Dale in position! One… two… thre… NO! Jenna breaks it up!
DEAL: That was very close to being a Three!
STORM: Yes it was, and Jenna knows it. Jenna’s trying to cheer Giant on, but Gemini knows that he has an opening. He pulls Giant up and hooks her, looks like he’s thinking “Reality Check!” He’s got Giant up, but her height is definitely making it awkward.
DEAL: Lady Giant delivers an elbow to the side of the head, drops behind Gemini, and then makes the tag to Jenna! Lady Giant falls through the middle and top rope to the outside as Jenna comes off the ropes with a springboard forearm!! She catches Gemini and goes for the cover, one… two… but Jackson with the save!
STORM: Jackson pulled Jenna off and saved the match for his team, but as he goes to the apron he’s caught with a dropkick from Jenna, knocking him off the apron!
DEAL: Jackson is on the floor, so is Giant, and now Jenna connects with a knee lift, and she doubles Gemini over, she’s going for her run-up bulldog in the corner, but Gemini is able to block it! He’s got her up for a belly-to-back suplex, but instead she rolls down his back.
STORM: Gemini turns around, boot to the stomach, and she’s hooked him for the DDT!
DEAL: She spikes Gemini and it could be over, but instead, Gemini lifts her like he’s going for a Northern Lights, but reaches out and tags Jackson as he makes it to the apron! Gemini spins around with Jenna in his grip and Jackson leaps… “LIGHTS, CAMERA, ACTION” OFF THE TOP ROPE!!
STORM: Good lord she never saw it coming!!
DEAL: Jackson with the cover as Gemini charges the ring and cuts off Lady Giant! One… two… THREE!!! WE HAVE NEW RAGE GAUNTLET TAG CHAMPS!!
**DING**DING**DING**
*STOCK: Ladies and bloody Gentlemen… the winners of this match… AND NEW RAGE GAUNTLET TAG CHAMPIONS… GEMINI AND “ACTION” JAY JACKSON!!!
STORM: I can’t believe this, Deal!
DEAL: Jay Jackson and Gemini used an opening and just a small quick counter to capture the Tag Titles! Terry Dale hands the new champions their titles while Lady Giant checks on Crazy Jenna. Jackson and Gemini have knocked off Thee Storm in a classic, high-impact, high speed encounter here tonight! Jenna is pulling herself up and the former champs are looking at the new champs… and extend their hands!
STORM: Oh great, now I really can’t believe this.
DEAL: All four competitors shake hands, and what a great sign of respect! Jenna and Giant applaud the new champs as they leave the ring, and Gemini and Jackson each take a corner, titles in hand, to celebrate this huge win!!
Deal: Our next match is a match paid for by Rich Mason Promotions and is taking place in Saudi Arabia as Superstar Steve Hogar is coming out of retirement one last time to take on a bitter rival of his, Kip Kutler. The fans here in attendance at MSG will be watching on the RAGE Vision.
Storm: The origins of this match go back over a decade when both men were a part of Mason Inc. Steve Hogar was the wily veteran and Kip Kutler was a young rising star at the time. They had serious heat that exploded after Hogar's departure from the group and they have had heat ever since.
Deal: Let's not forget that, until recently, Kip Kutler was BLACKLISTED from this industry for YEARS, and Steve Hogar bashed him on numerous occasions. When Kutler returned, Steve Hogar was one of the individuals that Kutler called out. Kutler used his past relationship with Rich Mason to lure Hogar out of retirement.
Storm: Kutler heard what Steve Hogar said about him, and you know what? Kutler has had things to say about Hogar as well.
Deal: Tonight is the night that they settle their differences, once and for all.
Storm: This will be Steve Hogar's last match - win, lose, or draw. Each of these participants will earn ONE MILLION DOLLARS just to participate in this match.
Deal: The winner will receive a percentage of tonight's gate, and there was a sell out with over 60,000 tickets being sold. Let's go to the ring!
*Ring Announcer (in both Arabic and English): This match is a FIGHT TO THE FINISH! There are NO RULES, NO DISQUALIFICATION, and NO COUNT OUTS! Introducing first, from Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA, he weighs in at 250 pounds, he is SUPERSTAR STEVE HOGAR!
("Hellraiser" by Ozzy Osbourne plays as Hogar makes his way to the ring. He receives a mixed reaction, but more boos than cheers. Hogar ignores the fans as he has a businesslike look on his face. Hogar is dressed in his wrestling attire - black trunks and a red Superstar t-shirt.)
Deal: Hogar is not very popular here tonight.
Storm: Kip Kutler has been throwing out a lot of accusations. One of those accusations is that Hogar is a DRUNK.
Deal: While Hogar has had issues with alcohol in the past, including two DUI arrests, he claims that he has been clean for some time.
Storm: The question is.....did Hogar have enough time to prepare for this match?
Deal: He claims that he did. He said that he was in "fighting shape" even before this match was signed, and while he's not in the "best" shape of his life, he's in good enough shape to beat Kutler or so he claims. He might have an uphill battle, because as we've seen, Kutler is in peak condition.
Storm: There's no doubt about that. Kutler quickly asserted himself in the main event scene after his return to RAGE and he has much to lose if Hogar manages to defeat him.
Deal: Hogar began his career in Japan in the early 90s and made his US debut in the UWF in November, 1996.
Storm: I remember that night!
Deal: Hogar was brought to the UWF by Rich Mason to team with Dan Williams against two of the top wrestlers at the time, Shawn Hart and Fury. Fury turned on Shawn Hart and Mason Inc. was born. Mason and Hogar have had their ups and downs over the years, sometimes as teammates and other times as enemies.
Storm: Rich Mason recently claimed that he pulled Hogar out of poverty again.
Deal: That may be an exaggeration but Hogar was no doubt lured by the money. That might explain some of the fans' disdain toward him.
*Ring Announcer (in both Arabic and English): And his opponent, hailing from Toronto, Ontario Canada and weighing in at 280 pounds here is The Canadian Destroyer... "THE NEW AGE ICON"... KIP KUTLER!!!
"The prophecy has been fulfilled!"
"This is his time"
"His Destiny Awaits"
(A siren can be heard softly building up with a guitar and lamb bag drum beat. The TCW Tron lights up to the image Kutler standing with his head down and then an image appears of him walking forward."Stricken" by Disturbed hits the PA system and Kip walks out from behind the curtain, and stops at the top of the stage. He holds his arms out to the sides, and spins once around, allowing the fans to soak in his essence. He stands while the chorus of the song begins.He walks down the ramp, yelling back at the fans who are shouting at him. Once he reaches the ring, Kip hops up onto the apron on his knee, letting his other leg hang loosely, as he pulls his sunglasses off, and tosses them into the crowd. He quickly lifts his leg and slips it through the ropes, straddling the middle rope for a moment, before completely getting in the ring. Kip quickly turns and climbs up onto the second turnbuckle, and he holds his arms out again, and tilts his head back, letting everyone bask in his presence for a moment. He takes a long stare of the crowd looking through them before heading back to the middle of the ring, awaiting his opponent's arrival.)
Storm: Kip Kutler has arrived and he means business!
Deal: He has a look on his face that can burn through lead. He looks like a man on a mission.
Storm: Kutler is now staring down Hogar and he suddenly cracks up laughing. This causes Hogar to take a step toward him, but the referee gets in between to restrain Hogar. This will not be a friendly scientific match. Both of these men are out for blood.
Deal: Both of these men look eager to get started. The ref is already at work, trying to keep them in their respective corners as they bark insults at each other.
Storm: You can cut the tension with a knife. The hatred between these two is out of this world.
Deal: Joining Kutler and Hogar in Saudi Arabia is Rich Mason, the promoter of this match.
(Cut to the skybox where Mason is seated with an entourage. The bald 70 something year old Mason is wearing a suit and has his usual poker face.)
Deal: Mason made sure that his name was all over that ring.
Storm: He obviously sold some advertising!
(The middle of the ring has an ad for Corona Beer. There are smaller ads for Nike, Monster Energy, DraftKings, and HBO. There is also a "Rich Mason Promotions" emblem. The turnbuckles all have "Mason" on them. There is a banner that says "RAGE: Pro Wrestling Generation" and "Rich Mason Promotions" in the background.)
Deal: Is this Rich Mason's response to Mason International's rebranding? He walked away from his own company early this year and disappeared for quite some time, only to return to RAGE of all places upon request of Kip Kutler.
Storm: No doubt Mason will be making a handsome profit from this match. Whenever there is money to be made, Mason is right there.
Deal: This match is unsanctioned. It is being brought to you as a joint venture between RAGE, Rich Mason Promotions, and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Storm: Let's remind the people why this match is taking place in Saudi Arabia and not the US.
Deal: Steve Hogar was not able to get cleared by ANY state athletic commission in the United States.
Storm: They went to every state?
Deal: I don't know about that, but they did go to Hogar's home state of Wisconsin and the state of Mississippi, which is one of the most lenient states for approval, and he was denied in both places.
Storm: If he couldn't get cleared in Mississippi, you have to wonder how long he will be able to last tonight. It may not be a question as to who wins this match as much as it's a question as to how long this match lasts.
Deal: All indications point to this being a short match.
Storm: Vegas has Hogar being a +900 underdog in this match.
Deal: The two are in the center of the ring as the ref explains the rules.....
Storm: What rules?
Deal: The ref tells them to shake hands. Kutler laughs and Hogar shakes his head in disgust.
**DING**DING**
Deal: Kutler and Hogar are face-to-face and they are mouthing off to each other and they lock up. Kutler gets the early advantage and punches Hogar in the face! He hits him again and again! Hogar hits Kutler back with some fists of his own! Kutler responds with his own flurry of punches and Hogar goes down!
Storm: Down goes Hogar! Down goes Hogar!
Deal: Kutler follow up with kicks and stomps to the face of Steve Hogar. Kutler is yelling at Hogar as he punishes him. Hogar tries to break free, but Kutler with some more stomps.
Storm: He won't give Hogar an opening!
Deal: Hogar tries to spring up, but Kutler with a kick right to the chin and Hogar goes down again! Kutler follows it up with more kicks and punches.
Storm: This is not gonna be a scientific match.
Deal: Not at all! Kutler is telling Hogar to "give it up" as he continues the beating. He has Hogar at the edge of the ring and shoves him to the outside with his foot! Hogar is on the outside and Kutler runs up to the top rope and he comes CRASHING down on Hogar with a flying bodypress! Kutler is now SMASHING Hogar's head against the steel steps!
Storm: Hogar is getting SLAUGHTERED out there!
Deal: Kutler is NOT letting up as he he SMASHES Hogar's head into the steel steps for the tenth time. That man has had NUMEROUS concussions in his long for God's sake! Kutler throws Hogar right into the guard rail and he continues his assault!
Storm: There are no count outs and no disqualifications.
Deal: Kutler has one foot on Hogar's neck as he grabs a chair and pushes it right into Hogar's gut, knocking the wind out of him!
(Cut to Rich Mason, in the skybox, who is lighting up a cigar.)
Deal: Rich Mason is obviously enjoying this.
Storm: Now we can see why Hogar wasn't cleared by ANY state athletic commission. This man is in NO condition to be wrestling. Somebody needs to stop this match before he suffers permanent damage.
Deal: Kutler is NOT letting up! He just face slammed Hogar right into the chair! Is the man still conscious?
Storm: Remember this is a 55 year old man who has not wrestled in a number of years. How much punishment can he take?
Deal: Kutler throws Hogar into the side of the ring, shoulder-first. He scoops up Hogar and tosses him onto the ring apron.
(Kutler raises his arms to a crowd pop.)
Deal: Kutler is tearing Hogar apart and these fans are loving it.
Storm: These fans are bloodthirsty! They want BLOOD!
Deal: They're getting blood as Hogar already has a cut. Kutler pulls Hogar up and look at at that! Hogar is swinging his fists and connects! I'm not sure if Hogar even knows where he's at, but he has some fight left in him. Kutler fires back and Hogar responds with a flurry of punches and Kutler is PISSED! Kutler with an uppercut and a superkick and Hoger goes down like a stack of bricks!
Storm: The Saudi fans are really getting into this.
Deal: Hogar is in trouble as Kutler is now ripping off the turnbuckle bad. He said that he's done taking it easy on him, that it's time to take the gloves off. Hogar is moving and trying to make his way up. Kutler is standing in front of him and appears to be aiming ANOTHER superkick, right to the face, and Hogar goes down again!
(Kutler flips off Hogar)
*Kutler: Take that Hogarbage!
Storm: This is not looking good for Hogar. Does he have ANY fight left in him?
Deal: I don't know, but Kutler is continuing his assault. More kicks to the face and to the gut. Kutler comes off the ropes and nails him with a legdrop. Kutler grabs Hogar's head and slams it into the mat! Kutler goes up to the second rope and hits a double axe handle.
Storm: Kutler is out to punish Hogar.....just like he said he would!
Deal: Hogar is already cut open and Kutler is making an example out of him. Kutler pulls Hogar toward the corner post and SLAMS Hogar's leg into the post!
Storm: Is that the leg with the bad knee that he once had surgery on?
Deal: I'm afraid it is. Kutler seems to have done his homework as he knows exactly what to target. Kutler does it again and again!
*Kutler (yelling): What do you have to say now HOGARBAGE?!
Storm: I'm guessing we won't see a handshake at the end of this one.
Deal: These two have despised each other for many years, dating back to when both of them were in Mason International. Kutler wraps Hogar's legs around the cornerpost and puts him in a figure four leglock. With little exception, this match has been ALL Kutler.
Storm: This isn't a match. This is an EXECUTION....and these bloodthirsty people are loving it!
(Cut to the skybox where Mason continues to smoke his cigar. Kutler walks around the corner and grabs a microphone.)
Storm: Rich Mason is loving it too. Kutler is back in the ring and he's has a microphone with him.
*Kutler: DO YOU QUIT HOGARBAGE?! Are you ready to QUIT?!
(Kutler holds up the mic to Hogar's mouth and his voice is muffled but a "No" comes out)
Storm: That sounds like a no.
(Kutler laughs and tosses the mic aside as he resumes the punishment.)
Storm: Kutler gave him a chance to quit and he REFUSED!
Deal: Kutler is on the top rope and nails Hogar with a flying elbow! He covers, 1......2.......and Kutler bounces up!
Storm: What?
Deal: Kutler sprung up before the ref counts to three.
Storm: And he's laughing!
(Kutler laughs as he resumes punishing Hogar.)
Storm: You can't say he's not living up to his word. He said he's gonna end Hogar and that's exactly what he's looking to do! Hogar is NOT prepared for what Kutler has in store for him.
Deal: Sadly you may be right. Hogar has been outwrestled and outbrawled. He's been overpowered and outmaneuvered. Kutler is in FIRM control of this match as he has Hogar in a chokehold.
(Hogar is gagging and there is some blood streaming down his face.)
Storm: They need to stop this match before somebody gets killed.
Deal: The ref doesn't seem to have any intention to stop this match. Kutler throws Hogar into that exposed turnbuckle and Hogar goes down again! Kutler with a SHOULDER BREAKER!
Storm: That's Hogar's bad shoulder, isn't it!
Deal: Hogar did have surgery on his right shoulder years ago and Kutler appears to be attempting to dislocate it as he places him in an armbar and turns it into a chicken wing! Hogar is screaming in pain as Kutler has that hold locked in and Kutler is laughing manically!
Storm: He looks like he wants to rip Hogar's shoulder out of it's socket!
Deal: Hogar continues to scream in pain!
Storm: This man is in trouble!
Deal: I think you're right! Hogar is in some serious pain as Kutler appears to be having the time of his life. Wait a minute, Kutler just released the hold and let Hogar's body fall to the mat.
Storm: What a nice guy!
Deal: Kutler scoops Hogar right back up and puts him in a Krippling Kutler Cross Face! This could be it! The ref is asking Hogar if he gives up and he REFUSES!
Storm: You know Kutler wants Hogar to give up. He doesn't care about scoring a pinfall. He wants Hogar to CRY UNCLE!
Deal: Kutler has Hogar locked into that finishing hold as Hogar continues to scream in agonizing pain. This man does not just want to win. He wants to humiliate Hogar.
Storm: Hogar wanted to humiliate him, but it's not working out that way.
Deal: Indeed it's not. SOMEBODY needs to stop this thing! It's not a match, it's a....
(Cut to Rich Mason, who appears to be enjoying himself as he eats appetizers.)
Storm: Rich Mason seems to be enjoying this.
Deal: Of course he would. Kip Kutler just said he's giving Hogar one more chance to quit but Hogar REFUSES to quit!
Storm: I bet Hogar is regretting signing up for this. I don't care how much money he's making from this fight, it won't be enough to cover his medical bills.
(The referee grabs Hogar's arm and lets it drop.)
Deal: For Hogar's sake, I hope he has insurance. Kutler just released the hold!
Storm: Why did he do that?!
Deal: He doesn't seem to be ready for the match to end.
Storm: This is no longer a wrestling match. This is a MASSACRE.
Storm: Kutler is now setting Hogar up for the Kutting Edge! AND HE HITS IT!
Deal: What a DEVASTATING MOVE! He covers for the cover and then thinks twice. He's setting Hogar up for ANOTHER Kutting Edge!
Storm: HOLY SHIT!
Deal: Kutler cover again, 1.....2......NO! Kutler just pulled up Hogar's shoulder!
Storm: What?! He had this match won!
Deal: It sure looked like it. He's back on his feet and kicking Hogar again and again with that boot of his. Is that not enough punishment?!
Storm: Kutler is enjoying this! It's like he's having the time of his life out there.
Deal: I could see teaching Hogar a lesson as Hogar has said some things that upset Kutler but this getting out of control. The referee isn't doing anything.
Storm: He counted, didn't he?
Deal: He didn't warn Kutler.
Storm: There are no rules! That's what Hogar agreed to, right?
Deal: He did. Kutler is now VERBALLY ABUSING a bloodied and Hogar in what has been a COMPLETELY one-sided match! Kutler is now slapping Hogar around and he SPITS RIGHT IN HIS FACE!
Storm: Ha!
(The crowd starts to boo Kutler, who appears to be having the time of his life.)
Storm: Listen to these fans.
Deal: They see what's going on here as Kutler is continuing to add insult to injury as he smashes Hogar's head into the mat again and again. This man has had NUMEROUS concussions in his career! SOMEBODY STOP THIS MATCH! Kutler is like a man POSSESSED as he yells out "Hogarbage" and continues assaulting the man with elbows to the face. Kutler goes upstairs again and comes crashing down with a flying bodypress! 1......2......and again Kutler lifts up Hogar. Kutler could have walked away with the win several times already and he REFUSES to finish Hogar off.
Storm: The man can barely move! Hogar is NOT in ring condition. He has NO BUSINESS being in there and has been EXPOSED....just like Kutler said he would.
Deal: Kutler is toying with the man at this point. Kutler with a curb stomp! No cover! And now Kutler is going back upstairs and he sits on the top rope as he points to Hogar and laughs!
(Kutler looks around and laughs as much of the crowd has turned against him. He waves to Rich Mason, who is watching intently from the skybox.)
Storm: Kutler is taking a breather. It's like he's wearing himself out by all this punishment he is dishing out
Deal: The man has lost it. I can see sending Hogar a message, but Kutler is taking this TOO FAR and somebody is gonna get seriously injured or worse!
Storm: Hogar NEVER should have accepted this match. It's obvious that the man is not in ring-shape. Kutler TOLD YOU ALL what he was gonna do but nobody believed him.
Deal: Kutler with a flying elbowdrop! Again, no cover.
Storm: We may have a catastrophie on our hands.
Deal: Hogar is literally GAGGING as Kutler laughs and puts him in a choke hold. It's unbelievable that the referee doesn't get in there and stop this match. Kutler has Hogar up and Hogar is still gagging. Kutler throws Hogar right into the corner with the exposed turnbuckle. He just narrowly missed hitting his head again. And Kutler goes for the TURNBUCKLE SMASH, but Hogar somehow sidesteps him and KUTLER GOES INTO IT SHOULDER-FIRST!
(Kutler screams loudly in pain)
Storm: Kutler went into that exposed turnbuckle shoulder-first, and just the wrong angle, and he may have DISLOCATED HIS SHOULDER!
Deal: That could very well be karma after what Kutler did to Hogar earlier. This is Hoger's chance for some offense....IF he can pull it together! Kutler is still hopping around the ring and he just went down to his knees! The referee is checking on Kutler and Kutler pushes him away as he he is in some pain....and here comes Hogar and he jumps right on top of Kutler! Kutler goes for an F5....NO! Hogar with a FLYING HEADSCISSORS!
(The crowd pops)
Storm: I've NEVER seen Hogar do that move before!
Deal: The right move at the right time! Hogar covers, but Kutler escapes and now Hogar with some kicks to the head! The man can barely stand, but he's taking advantage of the situation and he's taking it to Kutler! He grabs Kutler and AGAIN throws him into that exposed turnbuckle! Hogar is wrapping Kutler's legs around the cornerpost.....
Storm: That's what Kutler did to him earlier!
Deal: Hogar grabs a chair and nails Kutler's leg! He hits him again and again! Now Hogar is a man possessed as he is running on PURE ADRENALINE! Hogar is the master of the figure four and he's trying to wrap Kutler's legs around but no! Hogar falls to the floor in exhaustion as Kutler is inside the ring and he's in some serious pain of his own as he grabs his shoulder.
Storm: Just when we thought this was over....
Deal: Hogar is using every ounce of strength that he has to make his way up. He's attempting to get back into the ring, but his knee or his ankle gave out on him. Hogar is up again and he grabs Kutler by the legs and pulls him out! Hogar grabs that chair and now it's Hogar that is punishing Kutler with that steel chair!
Storm: Look at that HATE in Hogar's eyes!
Deal: Can you blame him?! Hogar just knocked the wind outta Kutler with that chair. He's now setting Kutler up for the figure-four but having some trouble. Kutler with a kick to the face and Hogar goes down! Both men are down! Kutler isn't laughing anymore!
Storm: I don't believe this!
Deal: Kutler was DESTROYING Hogar and could have ended this match on numerous occasions. All it took was Kutler hit in that exposed turnbuckle into the corner at just the wrong angle and that changed the course of this match. Could Hogar have a fighting chance?
Storm: Are you serious?
Deal: This is a man who not only dominated the tag team division for many years, but also became a World Champion after defeating The Saint. He has had some big wins in his career that some may claim were upsets. Does he have another one left in him?
Storm: Come on! Don't get too excited! Kutler just hit some turbulence. He'll be fine.
Deal: Both mean are struggling to make their way up. Kutler is up first and he's trying to lift up the steel steps but his shoulder gives out. He's yelling curse words in frustration and goes to grab that chair and he's wrapping that chair around Hogar's legs before kicking him square in the head!
Storm: How many more head shots can this man take?!
Deal: Kutler is now breathing heavy as Hogar is once again gagging as Kutler puts him in another chokehold. Kutler is now looking at the cornerpost as he heads back into the ring and he's headed upstairs. He's looking to break Hogar's leg! This man is RELENTLESS!
Storm: He wants to make Hogar pay for what he just did to him.
Deal: Hogar is a man just trying to survive and Kutler is making it difficult. Kutler is slowly making his way to the top as he screams obscenities at Hogar. If you thought these two hated each other before, that hate seems to be increasing. Kutler is all the way at the top and leaps but HOGAR LIFTS HIS FOOT and that chair hits Kutler square in the head! Both men are down again!
Storm: There are no count outs, no disqualifications, no rules. Neither is moving!
Deal: Hogar is stirring and making his way back up as Kutler is still motionless.
Storm: This was a COMPLETELY one-sided match until that FLUKE happened and now we're seeing VINTAGE Hogar. This man will not quit. No matter what you throw at him, he just keeps coming after you.
Deal: Kutler had numerous chances to end this match earlier but he chose not to and now he's suffering the consequences.
Storm: Hogar is putting Kutler in his finisher, a figure-four, and he has it locked in! Kutler is screaming in pain!
Deal: There is no escape. Could Hogar actually force Kutler to submit?! The ref is on the outside and asking Kutler if he wants to quit and he refuses.
Storm: Kutler is fighting for his career here. A loss would be DEVASTATING to Kutler and both he and Hogar know that.
Deal: Hogar is barely hanging on himself as he uses the steel steps as leverage, but Kutler is trying hard to reverse it.
Storm: I'm not even sure Kutler knows where he's at, but he knows that losing is NOT an option. I CANNOT BELIEVE how he ended up in this position.
Deal: He was GREEDY and that's his own fault!
Storm: Greedy? He was just trying to live up to his word. Kutler is a man of his word.
Deal: He went TOO FAR and you know it and now he's paying the price! Perhaps karma has come to collect. The ref asks Kutler is he wants to give up and he says no.
Storm: NO way in hell will Kutler give up.
Deal: Wait a minute, Kutler has REVERSED the figure four and now it's Hogar that is in pain. Now the ref is asking Hogar if he wants to quit. He says NEVER!
Storm: He may want to reconsider because he's losing the advantage that he was handed to on a silver platter due to that FLUKE. Hogar better pull it together really quick if he wants ANY chance of walking outta here in one piece because lightning doesn't strike twice!
Deal: Kutler is obviously not happy with the recent turn of events. He may be going into the new year with a shoulder injury, courtesy of Hogar. That isn't what Kutler had planned.
Storm: Kutler is increasing the pressure. Perhaps it's time for Hogar to call it a career before his legs are broken!
Deal: He's not ready to call it a career.
Storm: He should be! Look at him! The man's money is GUARANTEED! He and Kutler have given the fans a helluva show but it's time! TAP OUT!
Deal: Kutler is ORDERING Hogar to quit, which makes Hogar dig his heels in even more. Hogar is mustering every ounce of strength in his body to try and reverse that figure four, but Kutler isn't relinquishing the advantage and Hogar is serious pain here. He has a great deal of intestinal fortitude.
Storm: Intestinal fortitude? I have to question that man's' intelligence!
Deal: The longer Hogar holds on, the ANGRIER Kutler is getting! Kutler's face is BEET RED!
Storm: That man is PISSED!
Deal: Kutler releases the hold. He is SCREAMING obscenities at Hogar as he makes his way back up to his feet and stands over a fallen Hogar. Kutler pulls Hogar up and throws him FACE FIRST into the steel steps!
Storm: Hogar gets cut AGAIN! Hogar is BUSTED OPEN!
Deal: Kutler with some boots to the face and to the midsection of Hogar, yelling and screaming at him as he continues his assault. Kutler has LOST IT!
Storm: He told Hogar to QUIT and Hogar refused to quit and now Kutler is making him pay and pay dearly!
Deal: Kutler turns to the side.....OH NO! He's gonna pick up those steel steps! NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
Storm: This is gonna END Hogar!
Deal: Kutler lifts up the steps and Hogar grabs his foot and the steel steps fall RIGHT ON TOP OF BOTH MEN!
(The crowd chants "Holy Shit")
Storm: These people know English?
Deal: They are familiar with four-letter words, that's for sure. The steps are laying right on top of Kutler and Kutler is CRUSHING Hogar's leg! This is NOT GOOD!
Storm: The ref is standing by and he doesn't know what to do.
Deal: If this were a sanctioned RAGE match, somebody might have considered stopping it by now, but this match is UNSANCTIONED and the ref is letting it go.
Storm: That's what they wanted and Rich Mason gave it to them!
Deal: Both men are motionless and the referee is trying to get those steel steps off of Kutler. Here comes the ring announcer and a ringside official and they're helping him move those steps off of Kutler, but the damage may have been done! Both men are STILL motionless!
(Cut to the skybox where Rich Mason is still watching, and still has a poker face.)
Deal: I wonder what is going through that man's mind. Hogar's blood is on his hands!
Storm: Hogar agreed to this!
Deal: That is true, but Mason knew the condition that this man was in. That's why this match is taking place in Saudi Arabia. How much more punishment can this man take?
Storm: What's shocking to me is that Kutler is not moving. At least Hogar is moving! Kutler appears to be out!
Deal: Kutler may be seriously injured. How knows how much those steel steps weight and Kutler took the brunt of that impact. The ref is looking over Kutler. He doesn't know what to do.
Storm: You know damn well Kutler will DESTROY that man if he stops the match and awards it to Hogar.
Deal: Hogar is actually making his way back up, holding onto to a nearby chair. Hogar is up! Hogar is up! (crowd pop)
Storm: And Kutler is STILL DOWN?! How did that happen?!
Deal: Hogar smells victory here as he folds the chair and picks it up and WAIT! Kutler lifts a knee and LOW BLOW Hogar! (crowd boos) Kutler SPRINGS up! That was a TRICK! He was playing possum!
Storm: Smart man!
Deal: Kutler grabs the chair and smashes it against the side of the ring in ANGER! He tosses the chair in the ring and he's crawling on top of Hogar and berating him as he SLAPS him in the face!
*Kutler: GET YOUR BITCH ASS UP HOGARBAGE! COME ON!
Deal: Kutler slaps Hogar again and.....WAIT! Hogar grabs Kutler's wrist and Kutler goes to slap Hogar and Hogar grabs his other wrist as he uses his strength to try and.....NO! A kick to the gut, knocking the wind out of Hogar! Kutler SPITS on Hogar and pulls him up and is trying to get him back into the ring. The hatred that these two have for each other is OFF THE CHARTS!
Storm: Kutler is struggling, but he's picking up the over 250 pound Hogar and places him on the ring apron.
Deal: Kutler screams at the ref to get back in the ring and Kutler follows. He's eyeing that chair that's on the mat and then eyes Hogar. I'm not sure Hogar knows where he's at.
Storm: The man is winded, he's bloody, he's outta gas. It's time to STOP THIS CARNAGE!
Deal: Kutler is looking to finish him off, it seems. He pulls Hogar over to where the steel chair is and attempts to set him up for a piledriver but Hogar just will not cooperate. Kutler with a swift kick to the head as he's once again getting angry. As Kutler berates Hogar, he has another idea. He's wrapping that chair around Hogar's legs. He wants to finish the job he started earlier and BREAK HOGAR'S LEGS! Come on ref! Get in there!
Storm: Remember, there are no rules in this match! That's what Hogar agreed to!
Deal: A couple more kicks to the head and Hogar may be out cold!. Kip Kutler is making his way to the corner now that he's satisfied that Hogar isn't moving. Kutler is slowly making his way up. Kutler is not known as a high flyer.
Storm: He seems to have dished out enough punishment to know that Hogar's out of gas.
Deal: Kutler stucks up both of his middle fingers at Hogar and leaps, BUT HOGAR MOVES OVER AND KUTLER HITS THE MAT FACE-FIRST! Kutler tried a flying bodypress onto that chair, but Hogar managed to swerve him at the last second!
Storm: That may have kept Hogar from being disabled just like his old partner Dan Williams!
Deal: Dan Williams has been in a wheelchair for many years, due to a beating he once received from The Saint, and no doubt Kutler was looking to do the same to Hogar. Both men are again down and motionless. The ref cannot even count because there are no count outs. This match must end by pinfall or submission.
Storm: I don't f'n believe this! This match should already be over and Hogar should be in a hospital bed.
Deal: That was Kutler's plan, but things haven't gone as planned. This match started out as a JOKE that was supposed to end in a blow out and it has turned into a no-holds-barred streetfight! If Kutler loses this match, even if he gets out of here in one piece, his main event days could very well be OVER!
Storm: Don't be delusional, Storm. Hogar doesn't stand a chance.
Deal: I didn't say he did but these men may not be the same after this one.
Storm: I'll tell you one thing. This match won't end in a handshake or embrace.
Deal: Both men are stirring but I'm not sure they know where they're at. These fans are going CRAZY in Riyahd. What was a crowd that was partial to Kutler is now solidly behind Hogar!
Storm: I can't believe this! They're getting behind a DRUNK! Don't these people have laws against alcohol?
Deal: What do you mean?
Storm: Like don't they get their arms cut off if they get caught drinking and driving like Hogar did on more than one occasion?
Deal: Puh-leze. Kutler is making his way back up as is Hogar, who just broke his legs free of that chair. Kutler spots the chair and he snatches it but WAIT! Hogar grabs the other end! These two are having a tug of war over the chair! Both men are trying to get possession over that steel chair and Kutler SNATCHES it as he has the strength advantage and SWINGS it at Hogar, but Hogar sidesteps him and Kutler hits the mat with the chair and trips and falls right on top of it!
(Some fans are laughing at ringside and Kutler screams obscenities at them.)
Deal: LOOK OUT! Hogar with a FACE SLAM on the chair and cover, 1......2......NO! A blooded Hogar is yelling at the official as he pounds the mat in frustration. Hogar grabs Kutler by the hair and SMASHES his face into it! AGAIN AND AGAIN! And now KUTLER is BUSTED OPEN!
Storm: How the hell can Hogar even see?!
Deal: I don't know but Kutler may be losing the advantage that he had now that blood is streaming down his face. Some of that blood gets into Hogar's eyes and he wipes his face. Hogar is setting Kutler up for the figure four once again but Kutler with a boot to the face! Hogar falls back into the corner and he's EXHAUSTED! He's taking a breather as he waits for Kutler to make his way back up. Kutler is up and Hogar goes for a clothesline but Kutler ducks underneath it! Hogar comes back and Kutler FLATTENS Hogar with a clothesline of his own! Kutler with another kick to the head!
Storm: How many of those blows to the head has Hogar taken?!
Deal: Far too many. The man may have brain damage after this one is over.
Storm: He already had brain damage, according to Kutler.
Deal: Kutler isn't helping the situation any. Kutler has Hogar in an armbar.
Storm: Kutler is gonna pull Hogar's arm right out of it's socket!
Deal: Wait a minute, Kutler isn't stopping there. He's putting Hogar in the Krippling Kutler Cross Face!
Storm: This could be it!
*Kutler: QUIT DAMMIT!
Deal: Kutler is screaming at Hogar and DEMANDING that he quit! Hogar is breathing heavy and he's on empty.
Storm: He's been on empty for some time.
Deal: Kutler is still hollering at Hogar. I think he's wearing himself out just as much as he's wearing Hogar out.
Storm: I'm not so sure about that. Listen to Hogar's AGONIZING screams! He's throwing out some four letter words of his own!
Deal: Kutler is trying to maintain his grip as Hogar inches his way to the ropes. The ref is asking Hogar if he wants to quit and he refuses.
Storm: COME ON HOGAR! GIVE IT UP!
Deal: Hogar is in seriously bad shape here and he STUBBORNLY REFUSES to quit!
Storm: What is wrong with that man?!
Deal: Kip Kutler is asking himself the same question as he shakes his head in frustration as Hogar inches even closer to the ropes. Once again the ref asks Hogar if he wants to quit and he shakes his head. Kutler is still screaming at him, like a Drill Sergeant, and HOGAR SOMEHOW MAKES IT TO THE ROPES! The ref is tapping Kutler on the shoulder as he REFUSES to let go! The ref SMACKS Kutler across the head and that gets Kutler to drop Hogar and now Kutler grabs ahold of the ref and smacks him across the head before tossing him outta the ring!
(The crowd boos)
Storm: He just manhandled that hometown referee and these people have completely turned against him.
*Kutler (to Hogar): YOU'RE MINE!
Deal: Kutler now pulls Hogar to the middle of the ring and sets him up for a Kutting Edge! Kutler is having some difficulty as he's taken a beating in this match. He has Hogar up and HITS IT! Kutler is covering, but there is NO REFEREE!
Storm: 1....2.....3......4.......5! This match should be over AGAIN!
Deal: Kutler did it to himself! He tossed the referee out, who is trying to regain composure on the outside. An angry Kutler is screaming at the official to get back in. Kutler is pulling up Hogar. Don't tell me he's doing it again?! Kutler is struggling with Hogar, but has him up and hits ANOTHER Kutting Edge! The referee just made his way back into the ring and Kutler is yelling at him to get in position! The referee slowly makes his way over.....
Storm: He's doing this on purpose!
Deal: The cover, 1......2.......NO! Hogar with a shoulder up and Kutler is LIVID! Kutler is SCREAMING at the ref again!
Storm: Don't throw him out again!
Deal: I think he learned from that as he takes a deep breath and now he's screaming at Hogar for kicking out! Kutler is stumbing around as he's pondering.....no way! Is he?!
Storm: Yes!
Deal: Kutler is gonna try it again! He's going for yet ANOTHER Kutting Edge! He grabs Hogar but Hogar with an EYE GOUGE and Kutler is temporarily blinded with some of that blood getting in his eyes! Hogar is swinging in no particular direction as he can't see! Hogar is punching air and he finally connects with Kutler's face and Kutler goes down as does Hogar! These two men are EXHAUSTED! Someone just threw a towel into the ring
Storm: It's over! Someone threw in the towel!
Deal: It is NOT over! The ref is using the towel to wipe the bloodied faces of both men.
Storm: Oh.
Deal: Kutler still appears to be blinded as he's rubbing his eyes after that eye gouge and wait a minute! Hogar just spotted the chair. He CLOBBERS Kutler and Kutler doubles over and Hogar hits him again! And again! Hogar is hitting releasing YEARS of PENT UP RAGE and FRUSTRATION as he continues to beat on the man while these stunned fans are silenced in disbelief!
Storm: That blood is trickling down Hogar's face again.
Deal: That's a good thing for Kutler because Hogar was going to do some serious damage if he hasn't already. Hogar can't see once again as he wildly swings the chair but doesn't connect. Another swing and the chair goes flying outta the ring, nearly missing the referee! The ref wipes Hogar's face again as well as Kutler's. Hogar can see Kutler lying motionless on the mat. He covers, 1......2.......kickout! How did he kick out after taking all of those chairshots!
Storm: Intestinal fortitude! This is a MUST WIN for him.
Deal: Hogar seems to have Kutler where he wants him. He's setting him up for his figure four leglock finisher!
Storm: But does he have the strength to get it locked in?!
Deal: That's a good question as Hogar is struggling and it doesn't appear that Kutler is even conscious after taking those chairshots, some of them to the head! No doubt that is payback for what Hogar did to him earlier. This may be Hogar's last chance! Can he put SHOCK THE WORLD and put Kutler away?
Storm: Kutler with a KICK TO THE FACE!
Deal: Hogar stumbles back and falls to the mat. Kutler is trying to shake the cobwebs as Hogar pounds his fist on the mat in frustration.
Storm: These fans are at the edge of their seats.
Deal: Kutler and Hogar are both struggling. Hogar and Kutler lock eyes as they lie on the mat and look at each other in disbelief and then anger as they exchange four letter words. Both men are in rough shape and bloodied. Kutler was on his way to an easy win in the early going of this match, but rammed his shoulder into an exposed turnbuckle and that altered the course of this match.
Storm: Kutler had this match won on more than one occasion!
Deal: But he just couldn't end this match without punishing the man. As he said before, his goal wasn't to win, but to humiliate Hogar and now he's risking humiliation himself! Both men are nearly out of gas. It may come down to who wants this more. Kutler crawls over toward Hogar and wraps his hands around Hogar's neck, choking him, as he wrings his neck. He's telling Hogar to quit and Hogar refuses! Kutler with a slap to the face! Hogar tries to return it, but Kutler grabs Hogar's arm and puts him in another one of his patented armbars!
Storm: I'm telling you he is gonna rip that man's shoulder of his socket to pay him back for what happened earlier when Kutler's shoulder hit that exposed turnbuckle!
Deal: Kutler is the one that exposed that turnbuckle to begin with! Kutler is once again ORDERING Hogar to quit but he REFUSES! Hogar is trying to reach over with his other arm but Kutler pulls him away. The ref is asking Hogar if he gives up and the answer is "hell no". This antagonizes Kutler even more as he attempts to strengthen his grip and Hogar reaches the ropes again.
*Kutler: DAMMIT!
Deal: Kutler POUNDS the mat in frustration! He seems to be running out of ideas as if he doesn't know what else to do as he eyes that chair on the outside. Kutler with some elbows to the sternum as he drags Hogar in the middle of the ring. He looks at the cornerpost as if he's pondering going up to the top. He wants to finish this thing.
Storm: Put him in the Krippling Kutler Cross Face!
Deal: I think he wants to knock him unconscious first.
Storm: He wants to give him BRAIN DAMAGE.....something NOT to remember Kutler by.
Deal: Kutler is yelling curse words once again as he ignores the ref's warning and exits the ring. Kutler grabs not one but two chairs and tosses them into the ring. Can the man even make it back into the ring?! He's taken so much punishment and it shows.
Storm: I've never seen him more angry. This match should be OVER and he should be out enjoying the Riyadh night life but here he is, still trying to put away his longtime enemy.
Deal: Kutler slowly makes his way back in. As Hogar rises up, Kutler CLOBBERS him over the head and this crowd is STUNNED! Hogar fell-face-first to the mat! The fans are so quiet you can hear a pin drop!
Storm: Kutler is wrapping each chair around each of Hogar's legs. He wants to end this match.
Deal: He's tried before but couldn't put Hogar away. Can he do it now? He's looking upstairs and this is a high risk maneuver that is GUARANTEED to put Hogar away AND possibly BREAK HIS LEGS if he connects!
Storm: But can he get to the top rope without falling? Can he hit Hogar before Hogar realizes what's happening
Deal: The fans are cheering Hogar on as Kutler heads to the corner and makes the long climb to the top. He makes his way up and Hogar is moving around.
*Kutler: FUCK!
Deal: Kutler is frustrated and he makes his way back down.
*Kutler: I'm gonna break your fucking neck!
Deal: Hogar breaks free from one of the chair and Kutler grabs it and uses it to knock the wind out of Hogar! Kutler is setting Hogar up for a pileriver ONTO THE CHAIR.....but HOGAR WITH A LOW BLOW!
Storm: He cheated!
Deal: It's not like Kutler didn't do the same to him! Kutler is hopping around the ring and Hogar with a small package and handful of tights! 1......2.......NO! Kutler sets Hogar up with a belly to back suplex right onto that chair! 1......2......NO! Hogar kicks out!
*Kutler: STAY THE FUCK DOWN!
Deal: I think Kutler is pondering wrapping that chair around Hogar's neck!
Storm: That's going too far.
Deal: That seems to be the route he's going but the ref is getting in between him and Hogar and Kutler shoves the ref! I don't think that was a good idea! Kutler is now pulling Hogar up and Hogar is swinging at Kutler!
Storm: WHAT THE HELL?!
Deal: The people are starting to count as Hogar somehow manages to catch a second wind and has Kutler backed into the corner! He pounds on Kutler, 4....5....6....7....8....9.....10! And he's STILL wailing on him! Hogar throws Kutler across the ring and HITS HIM WITH A SPEAR! 1.......2.......NO! Kutler kicks out just in the nick of time! Hogar grabs Kutler by the hair and he smashes his face against the mat. Kutler with an elbow to the face! The two men are wrestling on the mat, each trying to gain the upper hand, and now Kutler with a cross face chicken wing!
Storm: Hogar won't quit, but Kutler just cannot sustain the momentum.
Deal: The fans here in Saudi are firmly behind Hogar now. They are cheering him to get out of that chicken wing.
Storm: GIVE IT UP!
Deal: Hogar reaches the ropes and Kutler CANNOT BELIEVE IT!
*Kutler: FUCK!
Deal: Kip Kutler has HAD IT! No matter what he does, he can't seem to put the man away. It was Hogar breathing heavy and now Kutler is breathing heavy and he's FURIOUS! His own anger is handicapping him. Kutler grabs Hogar and FACE SLAM onto the chair!
*Kutler: STAY DOWN MOTHER FUCKER!
Deal: The cover, 1.....2.....kickout! (crowd pops) Hogar REFUSES to stay down. An extremely frustrated Kutler just threw both of the chairs next to Hogar. Kutler has thrown the kitchen sink against the man but he refuses to quit. Kutler leans over and he's trying to apply the ankle lock submission but Hogar is squirming which is adding to Kutler's frustration. Kutler drops a leg onto Hogar's midsection. Kutler grabs the chair and tries to wrap it around Hogar's legs, but Hogar squirms again.
*Kutler: HOLD STILL!
Deal: Kutler picks up the chair and he stops! Kutler nearly fell over in exhaustion as he nearly tripped over Hogar and he's trying to wipe the blood from his eyes. Hogar has been on empty for some time and now it is Kutler who is bordering on empty. Kutler wanted to extend this match in order to make an example out of Hogar and now Kutler is desperately wanting to end this match because he himself is running out of gas. What was once a long shot is now a real possibility. Can Steve Hogar capitalize on Kutler's.....WAIT! Hogar with a small package, 1.....2....3!
Storm: NO! Kutler kicks out!
Deal: Kutler springs up and he just blew a gasket! He's kicking around, trying to find Hogar. Both of these men seem to be blinded. The referee was just handed a towel and he begins to wipe Kutler.....no! Kutler SNATCHES the towel and wipes his eyes! He has a look that can kill in his eyes as he GLARES at Hogar!
Storm: I wouldn't wanna be Hogar!
Deal: Kutler is taking that bloody rag and he's CHOKING Hogar!
*Kutler: GIVE IT THE FUCK UP!
Deal: The fans here are booing Kutler as he continues to choke Hogar with that towel.
(Hogar is gagging and coughing up blood.)
Deal: This is getting out of hand as Kutler continues to choke Hogar. Hogar is NOT moving! The ref is trying to grab ahold of the towel and a LIVID Kutler is staring down the ref! The ref backs away and Kutler makes his way toward the ref! That towel is COVERED in blood and the ref is being backed into the corner. Kutler is admonishing him.
Storm: The ref has had enough! He's yelling at Kutler and they're in a heated argument.
Deal: This is giving Hogar some time to recuperate
Storm: You're assuming there's something left in the tank. Hogar is MOTIONLESS!
Deal: Kutler is threatening the referee, but he's careful not to put his hands on him because he needs that ref to count Hogar's shoulders to the mat. As Hogar has been claiming for weeks, a loss to him can be detrimental to Kutler's career. Kip Kutler is taking a breather as he glares at a motionless and bloodied Steve Hogar.
Storm: Kutler is eyeing those steel chairs. Does he have in mind what I think he has in mind?!
Deal: Kutler grabs a chair and wraps it around Hogar's left leg.
Storm: He's doing it again! Kutler is looking to END this thing.
Deal: The referee is trying to get in the way, but Kutler shoves him! He picks up the other chair and wraps it around Hogar's other leg.
Storm: This is NOT good for Hogar, not at all.
Deal: Kutler is cursing at Hogar as he makes his way up to the top. He's taking his time, can he even make it up there?!
Storm: Look at Hogar! Kutler has all the time in the world.
Deal: The referee is checking on Hogar and Kutler is SCREAMING at the ref to get out of the way! The ref backs off as Kutler reaches the top. If he connects, Hogar's ankles could be broken! Kutler leaps and Hogar moves slightly, but Kutler CONNECTS!
Storm: Did you hear that?! He SNAPPED at least one of Hogar's ankles!
Deal: This crowd is in DISBELIEF! He very well could have snapped at least one of his ankles. Hogar moved at the last second, which might have saved him.
Storm: No, didn't you hear it?! BOTH ANKLES were SNAPPED!
Deal: I don't know but there seems to be some damage there.
Storm: Kutler has had ENOUGH! He's putting Hogar in his Hogar's own finisher, the figure four leglock.
Deal: The referee is asking Hogar if he gives up and he REFUSES! (crowd pops) This INFURIATES Kutler who increases the pressure!
Storm: Hogar is fading out!
Deal: Indeed he is! The ref asks him again and Hogar uses what's left of his strength to shake his head!
Storm: GIVE UP YOU IDIOT! This man will have both of his legs broken if they're not already!
Deal: Kutler is so zapped of energy that he's not even yelling at Hogar to give up. Kutler is wearing himself down! Hogar's shoulders hit the mat, 1.....2......shoulder up! (crowd pops) Hogar is STILL in this thing!
Storm: WHAT THE HELL?!
Deal: There's nothing else Kutler can do but increase the pressure. Hogar's legs are no longer working. There's NOTHING he can do to come back from this. Yet the man still won't give up! Kutler POUNDS the mat with his fist in frustration!
Storm: I think I heard Hogar's other leg snap! He is NOT walking outta this one.
Deal: The referee is lifting Hogar's arm and it drops, he raises it again and it drops, he lifts it again and Hogar's arm is still up as he gives the fans a thumbs up. Kutler sees this and he's beside himself!
*Kutler: GIVE UP MOTHER FUCKER OR I'LL BREAK YOUR NECK!
Deal: Kutler just threatened to break Hogar's NECK!
Storm: Does Hogar even feel anything in his legs?! He must want to end up in a wheelchair like his partner Dan Williams!
Deal: Kutler seems intent in putting him in a wheelchair. Kutler releases the figure four and he POUNDS the mat in FRUSTRATION! His hands are on the side of his head as he wracks his brain, trying to put away Hogar. He's thrown EVERYTHING in his arsenal at the man and he's STILL in the match!
Storm: He's not standing though!
Deal: Kutler is shaking his head in frustration as he stares down Hogar with smoke coming out of his nostrils. Hogar turns himself around and is crawling, but he can't make his way up to his feet. His legs are no longer working! Why doesn't this referee stop the match?!
Storm: You know the rules!
Deal: There are no rules!
Storm: Exactly!
Deal: Kutler appears to be amused at the sight of Hogar crawling toward him, his legs aren't working, Kutler just smirks and shakes his head in disbelief. Kutler stands there as Hogar, who can barely see due to the blood that is covering his eyes, reaches and grabs one of Kutler's ankles. Hogar doesn't have the strength to get himself back up. Or even take down Kutler at this point.
Storm: Put him out of his misery!
Deal: Kutler just stares at Hogar and takes a deep breath, shaking his head. Even he can't believe what he's seeing.
Storm: Put him away!
Deal: Kutler is now setting Hogar up.....for the Kutting Edge! He has some difficulty but HITS IT!
Storm: PIN HIM!
Deal: I don't think he's convinced that Hogar is done as Hogar lies motionlessly on the mat. Kuter puts Hogar in the Krippling Kutler Cross Face!
Storm: There's no getting out of this!
Deal: We've seen him get out of EVERYTHING Kutler has thrown at him, but you may be right. There is no sign of movement as the referee raises Hogar's arm once and it falls, he raises it again, still no movement, one more time, and IT'S OVER!
Storm: FINALLY!
**DING**DING**DING**
Deal: Kutler is NOT letting go!
Storm: Does he even know where he's at?!
Deal: Either he didn't hear the bell or he's VERY angry that Hogar resisted for so long. I don't know which but the referee is tapping his shoulder and now security is in the ring trying to get Kutler off of Hogar. The man is UNCONSCIOUS! LET HIM GO! He better let go or they might reverse the decision!
Storm: I don't think they can.
Deal: Finally, security is able to pull Kutler off of Hogar. And Kutler collapses right next to Hogar. The careers of these two men have been intertwined for many years, dating back to when both were on the same team. One man's career will end tonight and the other will continue his comeback but he has some recovering to do.
Storm: It's a good thing he has some time off, but he'll be fine! By the time RAGE is back up and running next year, his shoulder will be pretty much healed up.
Deal: How do you know that?
Storm: I know!
Deal: Hogar is STILL motionless as paramedics have arrived and there's a stretcher being brought to the ring.
Storm: ONE stretcher.
Deal: That's what I said! The security guards are trying to help Kutler up, but he's brushing them off. He wants nothing to do with them as he walks himself to the corner. Kutler is staring at the fallen Steve Hogar as paramedics work on him. What is that man thinking?!
Storm: He's asking himself why he's not enjoying a steak at the finest restaurant in Riyadh. This was supposed to be a quick 5-10 minute match.
Deal: Rich Mason is at ringside with his entourage as he watches the chaos continue to unfold. They are trying to get Steve Hogar onto the stretcher.
Storm: I bet Kutler would break that stretcher in two, with Hogar on it, if he had the energy for it.
Deal: Obviously he does not. Mason is watching Hogar with his poker face as if he doesn't have any concern for the man.
Storm: How do you know that?!
Deal: Just a wild guess. Kutler is still standing in his corner and yes he is still standing as he will walk away from this as the victor as he watches one of his most hated rivals being moved into an ambulance. The open the doors and Hogar lifts his head as he just regained consciousness. He looks over at Hogar and locks eyes with him. Hogar gives Kutler the middle finger!
(The crowd pops as Kutler smirks)
Deal: And Kutler gives Hogar a middle finger of his own!
(Another crowd pop)
Storm: Is that supposed to be a sign of respect?
Deal: I don't know what it means, but they're putting Hogar into the ambulance as Kutler continues to stare him down as the doors close and the ambulance pulls away.
Storm: I don't think he was convinced that Hogar was done!
Deal: Who can blame him after all that?
*Ring Announcer: The winner of this match is KIP KUTLER!
(The crowd pops as Kutler steps away from the corner and the ref raises his arm in victory.)
Storm: I don't understand these people! They loved him and then they hated him and now they love him again. I can't wait to see how people react to him once he's back in the states!
Deal: Judging by the fans reaction here at MSG, who have watched this match on the big screen, I'm assuming it will be positive.
(Rich Mason approaches Kutler and raises his other arm.)
Deal: Kutler brushes Mason off as if he doesn't want anything to do with him. Mason backs away as his bodyguards step in front of him.
Storm: Rich Mason made Kip Kutler an even wealthier man tonight between that one million dollar and the winner's purse, which is likely just as much. Gotta love that Saudi money!
Deal: Kip Kutler is refusing help is he makes his way out of the ring.
Storm: Kip Kutler is bloodied and he's beaten, but once again proved that he's a warrior and he will be a force to be reckoned with in RAGE next year.
Deal: Steve Hogar's career has officially ended and is being transported to the hospital as we speak. We hope that he is okay and will keep you updated on his condition.
~~~
Stock: Right then, there’s no bloody time for dithering. We’re getting straight on with the bloody action. Next up , the RAGE Scientific bloody Showcase Championship is on the bloody line as Doug Devens defends against Nightwalker! Gordon vs. Nightwalker
Vandessa Deal: What a night so far!
Ricky Storm: 22 years in the making!
Vandessa Deal: Doug Devens won’t just come out here as a champion he will come out here as a conqueror. Double champion!
Ricky Storm: Doug has to be tired, but maybe the stem cells are working! May he hit my boy Kip up for some D-Bol or trenbolone!
Vandessa Deal: Both these competitors represent the same faction, but this match is about personal gain! They have to set the alliance to Daniel Dare aside to achieve their goals and dreams!
Ricky Storm: Let’s head to bloody Lord Robert Stock! That guy is totally loco daddy! He’s an honorary Planet Silverstar member!
Stock: Oi! Still bloody talking here! From Chicago, weighing in at 254 bloody pounds, DOUG DEVENS!
("Ride of the Valkyries" by Wagner plays. Devens stands at the top of the ramp, both championships displayed with quiet arrogance. Thomas Gordon lingers just behind him, hands folded, a satisfied smile on his face like a man watching a long-term investment finally peak.)
Ricky Storm: He beat Scott Grayse earlier tonight with Gordon’s help, let’s be clear about that, but he’s walking into this match already wounded. Two matches. Two belts and now Nightwalker? That’s rough! She is someone you should never overlook especially on one of the grandest stages!
Vandessa Deal: She is Rage's REAL DEAL! She is laser focused on winning here tonight. Yeah, it’s strange seeing Salvation church members facing one another but when it’s for one of the most prestigious titles in wrestling today all bets are off!
Storm: She’s real? Are you for real daddy? She is as fake as your tits!
Vandessa Deal: Idiot! Do all you Storms share one collective brain? Of course you do and it’s damaged! Just sit there and be mute!
Ricky Storm: We are the free folk! We have a pretty sweet time Machine, just ask Ferman, Barnhill or Jennings! Our president JOEY FERMAN of Planet Silverstar is C.O.O. Of UWA!
Vanessa Deal: Crayon crew as Thief Taylor calls them! Just stop talking about them. No one cares! NO ONE CARES!
Robert Stock: His bloody opponent hailing from some bloody quadrant somewhere in bloody hell…..
(A little girl's giggle is heard and then " Out of the darkness hell's queen did call to pain and suffering she brought to them all. Away ran the children to hide in their beds in fear that the devil would chop off their heads". (The little girl giggles again)
Stock: Presenting, the bloody Queen of Hell - NIGHTWALKER!
(At that point the lights go out and fog fills the stage as "Dracula” by Rob Zombie hits a fire ball, shoots out of the stage and turns into Loralie Blackwell . She heads down the ramp to the ring in cat-like strides glaring at the crowd as the non-believers boo her and her followers cheer. She stops at the edge of the stage and snaps her fingers disappearing only to reappear in the middle of the ring and heads to her corner.)
Ricky Storm: Her trickery shows no bounds! I wonder if David Copperfield did his apprenticeship under her tutelage? What about D.B Copper? I swore I saw him at the Dollar Tree in Lima, Ohio! Might have been Tat Tom!
Vandessa Deal: She earned this shot you fool. BOH points. Consistency and she chose him. That tells you everything. She is more focused now than she has been in a long time.
Ricky Storm: Rumor has it that my boy Dougie D lived in a jungle with a crazy tribe that taught him the real meaning of enlightenment, daddy!
Vandessa Deal: Lies! All lies, I swear, I am not paid enough for this!
**DING**DING**
(They circle slowly, neither willing to overcommit. Circling like two gladiators destined for greatness. They are circling while jaw jacking one another. Both competitors circling with their eyes locked on one another. )
Ricky Storm: This is Scientific Showcase rules submissions only. No pinfalls, no knockouts. One mistake, and it’s over.
(The first lock-up is brief and violent. Nightwalker drops level, reaching for Devens’ leg, but Devens sprawls hard and drives her face-first into the mat. He stomps on her.)
Vandessa Deal: That’s veteran instinct. Devens didn’t hesitate; he smothered her.
Ricky Storm: Being from hell and all that darkness I bet she enjoys a little smothering! I know I do!
Deal: Of course you do, you sick freak!
(Devens grinds a forearm across Nightwalker’s face, just enough to hurt, just enough to irritate. Terry Dale warns him. Devens ignores it. They reset. He attempts to try again but Nightwalker strikes faster this time twisting into Devens’ arm and forcing him toward the ropes.)
Ricky Storm: Nightwalker’s not trying to overpower him. She’s trying to out-think him. Doug is a bit older so he could be sun-downing!
(Devens breaks free with a rake of the fingers and immediately snaps on a headlock, dragging Nightwalker to the mat and slowing the pace to a crawl. Gordon nods approvingly from ringside.)
Vandessa Deal: This is Doug Devens’ world right now. This is how he wins he drains you.
Ricky Storm: Plus, Gordon in your corner ain’t a bad thing either! He ain’t eye candy or anything, but you got to be wondering, if you're Nightwalker, when he’s gonna pull some shit, daddy!
(Nightwalker fights up, shoots Devens off the ropes but Devens blocks, yanks her arm over the top rope, and drops his weight onto it.)
Ricky Storm: That arm’s a target now. Everything Devens does from here will be about control.
Deal: He’s trying to wear her down, not a rookie move by any means.
(Back inside, Devens twists the arm again and again, threatening quick armbars, forcing Nightwalker to burn energy escaping instead of attacking. Then suddenly Nightwalker rolls through a transition and snaps on a triangle choke.)
Vandessa Deal: She’s got it! She’s got it locked in!
(The crowd roars as Devens scrambles, stacking her just enough to reach the ropes with his fingertips.)
Ricky Storm: That was close. Too close. Good thing he has a furry red-assed Orangutan's reach!
Deal: That would be a baboon you donkey!
(Gordon jumps onto the apron, barking at Dale, buying Devens precious seconds to recover. Nightwalker snaps. She charges Devens, smashing his head into the corner, kneeing him in the ribs, then dragging him down into a brutal neck crank.)
Vandessa Deal: This is frustration boiling over. Nightwalker feels it slipping.
Ricky Storm: She is mad as a hornet! Her eyes are glowing! Is Lucifer gonna crack the earth and appear from the depths of hell? I hope not, Halloween isn’t for like 10 months!
(Devens bites her hand to break free. Dale scolds him. Gordon waves it off. Nightwalker responds by chopping Devens leg out and stomping directly on the knee before locking in a kneebar.)
Ricky Storm: That’s the same knee he’s been favoring all night!
Vandessa Deal: He bit her!!!!! What the hell!
Ricky Storm: He must have missed catering!
(Devens howls, clawing to the ropes. He barely escapes. Nightwalker is laughing while she creeps forward! She grabs him by the head and suplexes him over. She is quick to her feet and drops a hard elbow. She grinding that elbow into his throat in an attempt to choke him out. Devens flips her over and begins just a flurry of hard rights!)
Vandessa Deal: Deven’s just brawling now!
Ricky Storm: He better pace himself. This ain’t 2010!
(Devens traps Nightwalker during a flurry of rage and cinches in a Crossface, sitting deep and wrenching back with everything he has. He’s reefing on her neck with a good grip. Nightwalker slowly trying to inch her way to the ropes. Doug applies more pressure, slowing her fight.)
Vandessa Deal: This could be it!
(Nightwalker crawls. Inch by inch. Fingertips scraping canvas. Rope break. The crowd applauds both. Nightwalker rolls to the floor. Devens follows but she snaps him forward with a huge clothesline, driving the back of his head into the apron.)
Ricky Storm: That’s vicious! She’s dismantling him! That rattled his brain. He may need a cat-scan!
Vanessa Deal: Step by step she wears him down. She wants this gold!
(Nightwalker attempts to lift him but he pushes her into the guard rail. She is clobbering him. He hits her with a knee raise taking her back. Doug to his feet and suplexes her over taking both competitors down!)
Vandessa Deal: Some old school traditional move sets.
Ricky Storm: Sometimes things that are old become new again. Just like your tits!
Vandessa Deal: Idiot, I swear!
(Nightwalker and Devens are both slow to get up! Nightwalker gets to get her feet and delivers a huge headbutt sending Doug back into the ring apron.)
Ricky Storm: Now that’s using your head, eh!
(She rolls him into the ring, Nightwalker locks in an arm-triangle choke. Devens staggers to his feet and slams her into the corner, but she keeps the hold applied. Then the building loses its god damn mind!)
(“Legendary by Skillet” plays over the loud speaker.)
Vandessa Deal: WAIT!!!!! Hold THE DAMN PHONE! WAIT A SECOND!!!!
Ricky Storm: Someone call my daddy, daddy - ya know!
(Harold Hartley appears on the stage.)
Ricky Storm: You’ve got to be kidding me.
Vanessa Deal: This is crazy!
(Harold looks at Robert bloody Stock and nods.)
Robert Stock: Harold Hartley is cashing in the WHO’S THE DADDY PRIZE. The match is now a triple threat.
(Devens is screaming like he has seen a ghost? He’s holding Terry Dale trying to get his feet. Hartley runs down the ramp and slides into the ring and Nightwalker turns and CRACK.)
Vandessa Deal: NO! NO!
(Hartley levels Nightwalker with a lead pipe, knocking her out cold. He tosses the pipe out of the ring before Terry Dale notices.)
Ricky Storm: This is a robbery!
(Hartley turns to Devens. He charges in blind rage. Hartley sidesteps. Strikes. Drops Devens to the mat.)
Vandessa Deal: Hartley’s been waiting a year for this moment!
(Hartley traps the arm and sinks in The PAINKILLER. Devens fights. Thrashes. Reaches for Gordon.)
Ricky Storm: There’s nowhere to go! That’s a huge DICK MOVE OF THE CENTURY!
Vandessa Deal: He’s trying to break his arm!
Ricky Storm: Pay back is a bitch daddy!
(Deven’s is fighting it. He is screaming in pain. Terry Dale is down asking Deven’s if he taps! He shakes his head no! He’s frothing at the mouth while gasping from the pain.)
Vanessa Deal: He’s gonna break his damn arm!
Ricky Storm: I can’t wait for the pop crack rice crispy sound! Pay back is a real super bitch daddy!
(Devens taps. The pain was too severe and The bell rings.)
**DING**DING**DING**
Stock: Your bloody WINNER! - HAROLD HARTLEY!!!
Vandessa Deal: HAROLD HARTLEY HAS DONE IT!
(Hartley rises as the crowd explodes. He takes the Scientific Showcase Championship the same one Deven’s took from him long ago. Hartley flips Devens off. Nightwalker glares from the corner, fury burning through the haze.)
Ricky Storm: Nightwalker was robbed. Devens was humbled. And Harold Hartley just rewrote history. Hartley walks up the ramp, championship reclaimed, while chaos and anger linger behind him.
Vandessa Deal: This wasn’t just a match, Ricky. This was a reckoning.
Ricky Storm: LEDGENDARY LIKE ONLY RAGE CAN PROVIDE!
Deal: Okay RAGE fans it all comes down to this, the main event of Year 22. After a year long Bouts Of Honor competition that saw Team Cage come out victorious and giving the advantage to the challenger in this match. RAGE World Champion Daniel Dare will defend his title against his long time rival Cage in the FEAR FACTORY which will take place inside of the CATHEDRAL in Chicago, Illinois, home of none other than the Hardcore Holy Roller himself the Saint, who is currently in TCW, another long time rival of Dare and the same can be said of Cage, who will also be the SPECIAL REFEREE! I can’t believe what we are about to see!
Storm: Neither can I! This is going to be INSANE!
Deal: Insane doesn’t even begin to cover it! The fans here in Madison Square Garden will be watching it on RAGE-Vision as there are cameras set up all over the Cathedral to capture the action to make sure none of the fans here in New York City or watching at home miss a second of what will be an unquestionably dangerous and violent match!
Storm: It should be noted that there will be NO ONE ELSE inside the Cathedral except for Cage, Dare, and the Saint and one can only imagine what waits for them inside! No members of Team Dare or the Salvation Church. No members of Team Cage. Just those three inside the Cathedral, with Chicago firefighters and paramedics standing by outside the property for when the match ends, which is now the focal point of the Fear Factory match inside the home of the man who created it all the way back in 2017 while he was the RAGE World Champion which was an absolutely epic match. In fact the Saint loved the match so much he even brought it to TCW with him back in 2022!
Deal: The Saint won both of those matches, while we saw Jerry Root win in 2018 and Gemini prevail in 2019 here in RAGE so this will be only the FIFTH TIME this match will be used in either fed as it is so dangerous, so mind altering, both feds agree that it should be used SPARINGLY and ONLY in extreme situations and there is no situation more extreme than the BLOOD FEUD between Daniel Dare and Cage!
Storm: These two have been going after each other for YEARS and now they have a chance to finally settle this in what will be maybe the most challenging match of their careers. Cage won the right to pick the stipulation to this match and he decided on the Fear Factory as he doesn’t just want to beat Dare, he wants to push him to his physical and mental limit while at the same time hoping to walk out of the Cathedral as the new RAGE World Champion.
Deal: Cage has been obsessed with taking down Dare and the Salvation Church and now he finally gets Dare, in what is his last chance to fight for the RAGE World Championship, one on one in an environment Cage thinks favors him and a match he says is right up his alley and with this being his last chance at taking down Dare, Cage is swinging for the fences with this pick. But while Cage clearly knows what he is doing and what he is getting in for, we can’t forget the man he is facing is Daniel Dare. He has seen it all, done it all, and will not be intimidated by this match no matter how dangerous or torturous it may seem.
Storm: Let’s not forget Dare and the Salvation Church spent over a year inside of the Cathedral after they were gifted it by Mason International after the Saint’s controversial departure from the business last summer. They used it as their home, their base of operations, and remade it in their image while they were there. And during that time they got to know every room, every hallway, every corner in the Cathedral so while Cage may think he has Dare backed into a corner, Dare spent a long time inside the Cathedral and with his knowledge of the layout of the Cathedral, there are those who feel Cage made a rash decision picking the Cathedral as the location and that he might have accidentally handed Dare the advantage without realizing it.
Deal: That is an excellent point as Dare took great pleasure in revamping the Cathedral in his image while the Salvation Church occupied it which they did until the Miracle Marathon when the Saint defeated Dare to become the RAGE World Champion and reclaim ownership of the Cathedral. Dare was able to regain the championship at Hell’s Holiday bringing us to this moment now where two of the sport's most bitter rivals finally get to settle their issues in what might be the final encounter between them. But we would not be doing our job if we didn’t discuss the man who will be officiating this match taking place inside HIS HOME and that is none other than the Saint.
Storm: It would be malpractice if we didn’t discuss him or his history with both of these men. Everyone knows about the wars waged between the Saint and Daniel Dare over the years. They have spent nearly THREE DECADES inflicting ungodly pain and suffering on each other in the feud that was standard bearer every other feud in this sport has been compared to. It was the first feud EVER inducted into the Hall Of Fame and even during “down times” when they are not actively battling each other, there is still a hate between them that will never die no matter how much time passes.
Deal: They don’t call Saint vs. Dare the Feud of Feuds for nothing as they have been in some of the bloodiest, most violent and historic matches this sport has ever seen. With all of that said, while many feel the Saint being the special referee for this match gives Cage the advantage, there are those who feel differently because while many people focus on the Saint’s hatred of Dare, let’s not forget that the Saint also has had a long and violent history with Cage.
Storm: They have engaged in some of the most brutal matches the sport has ever seen and while neither of them hate each other like they hate Dare, to say they are friends would be considered a massive case of misinformation because there is no love lost between Cage and the Saint either.
Deal: Throw in the fact that Cage and Dare are fighting inside THE SAINT’S HOME, a home he spent a year trying to get back and several months renovating when he did, no thanks to Cage’s use of a blow torch while he was “helping” clean the Cathedral up, something that did not sit well with the Saint. Word is while any weapon is in play for this match, word is the Saint put in the contract when asked to ref this match nothing flammable would be used in this match, as well as that RAGE would foot the bill for any part of his home that gets damaged or destroyed during this match. Some say it was the Saint just trying to squeeze a few extra dollars out of RAGE just because he could, but he also knows that by agreeing to let the Fear Factory take place inside of his home there is a good chance it will not look exactly the same when it’s done.
Storm: For his sake I hope he has a good contractor on speed dial because he is going to need it when it’s done! In addition to all the insanity and blood shed we are going to witness, both Cage and Dare are going to have to face their greatest fear if they hope to win this match. No pinfalls will be counted for a wrestler who hasn’t faced his fear so even if your opponent drops dead with no chance of kicking out, if you haven’t faced your fear yet the Saint won’t even consider making the count!
Deal: Both of these men know that and are ready to face whatever fear they have to take down the other, and knowing what type of men Cage and Dare, we can only imagine what kind of fear they could possibly have!
Storm: I shudder to think what could possibly scare these two!
Deal: I don't know what it could be but we are close to finding out as Stock is in the ring ready for the announcements!
Stock: LADIES AND BLOODY GENTLEMEN! OUR NEXT MATCH IS THE MAIN BLOODY EVENT OF YEAR 22 AND IS THE FEAR FACTORY MATCH THAT IS TAKING PLACE INSIDE THE SAINT'S BLOODY CATHEDRAL IN CHICAGO, ILLINOIS AND IS FOR THE RAGE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP!
(Crowd pops LOUDLY)
Stock: INTRODUCING FIRST, THE SPECIAL REFEREE! HE IS A HALL OF BLOODY FAMER AND ONE OF THE GREATEST BLOODY WRESTLER'S OF ALL TIME! HE IS THE HARDCORE HOLY ROLLER ….. THE SAINT!
(GOAT by the Cult plays bringing a deafening roar from the fans as the Saint, thanks to the cameras inside the Cathedral, appears on the RAGE-Vision. He makes his way to a wrestling ring set up in the basement gym of the Cathedral. He is wearing a referee’s shirt with the word GOAT on the back. He looks into the camera to acknowledge the fans back in New York who continue to cheer loudly.)
Stock: NOW INTRODUCING THE BLOODY CHALLENGER! FROM MESA, ARIZONA… WEIGHING 225 POUNDS, HE IS A MULTI-TIME HALL OF BLOODY FAMER… THIS… IS… CAGE!!!
(The fans erupt into deafening cheers as they see Cage make his way into the ring in the basement gym. Cage points at the camera to acknowledge the fans then goes about getting ready for the match.)
Stock: NOW INTRODUCING THE CHAMPION! HE IS THE LEADER OF THE SALVATION BLOODY CHURCH AND CALLS HIMSELF THE MESSIAH OF WRESTLING! HE WEIGHS IN AT 300 BLOODY POUNDS AND HAILS FROM TO HELL AND BACK! THE RAGE WORLD CHAMPION …. DANIEL DARE!
(Dare makes his way towards the ring in the basement gym of the Cathedral while the fans back in. New York City boo him LUSTILY as he says a few incendiary words into the camera before stepping into the ring.)
*CAMERA VIEW ON TELEVISION SWITCHES TO DIRECTLY INSIDE THE CATHEDRAL*
Deal: They are inside the ring in the basement gym of the Cathedral as we now switch to the view inside of the Cathedral where the action is about to take place. Even though they are all the way out in Chicago we can feel the tension all the way out here in New York! The Saint calls Cage and Dare to the middle of the ring and is giving them both last second instructions!
Saint: Alright you two, PAY ATTENTION to what I’m about to say because I’m only going to say it once and I WILL NOT REPEAT MYSELF! This is the FEAR FACTORY but it is also MY HOUSE! I didn’t wait a year to get the Cathedral back and then agree to let you two fight it out inside MY HOME without a few assurances from RAGE beforehand.
This IS an anything goes match, weapons are allowed, and in fact encouraged, and ANYTHING is fair game to be used. HOWEVER, I want you to keep in mind that thanks to a clause in my contract that RAGE agreed to, IF YOU BREAK IT YOU BOUGHT IT! So feel free to use whatever you want, but remember if you break it, the money is coming out of YOUR PAYCHECK NO QUESTIONS ASKED!
Deal: The Saint isn’t playing about that!
Saint: ALSO, since this is the Fear Factory, if you want to win you must FACE YOUR FEAR! Any pinfall or submissions without facing your fear first will be IGNORED so I strongly advise both of you face your fears as soon as possible to speed the proceedings along. Falls also can take place ANYWHERE inside the Cathedral on OR outside. As long as it's only Cathedral grounds, it's good. The ONLY rule I have tonight is that while weapons are in fact allowed, NOTHING FLAMMABLE IS ALLOWED! And we all know why that is …. CAGE.
Cage: IT WAS ONE ROOM!
Saint: IT WAS A BIG ROOM! I DID allow both of you to place weapons at random locations in the Cathedral as I damn well this fight isn’t staying inside this ring. Only you two know where you placed them so use them at will and while I am strictly enforcing my NO FIRE RULE, feel free to spill as much blood as you want because that cleans up much easier than fire. No thanks to Cage.
Cage: Just let it go already!
Saint: I REFUSE TO LET IT GO! YOU ALMOST BURNED DOWN THE WHOLE DAMN PLACE! Also there is one room on the main floor that is sealed off and OFF LIMITS and you must NOT GO IN THERE OR SOMETHING SERIOUSLY HORRIBLE WILL HAPPEN TO YOU!
Dare: I didn’t agree to that! You can’t tell me what to do, I’M THE MESSIAH AND YOUR BIOLOGICAL FATHER! If I want to go in that room I’M GOING IN THAT ROOM!
Saint: THE HELL YOU ARE! As I said before, MY HOUSE MY RULES so what I say GOES! That being said, enough wasting time, let’s go about the business of you two kicking the shit out each other! RING THE BELL!
**DING**DING**
Deal: The bell has rung and Cage and Dare immediately go at each other! It’s a slugfest from the start with the Saint looking on as Cage and Dare are using each other like a punching bag in the early going!
Storm: They’ve waited all year for this match and now that it’s here they aren’t going to hold back! They are rolling along the ring ropes beating the crap out of each other and it’s only to get more violent from here!
Deal: Cage has Dare backed into the corner and is whaling on him with rights and lefts …. DARE WITH A KICK TO THE NUTS! Cage goes down to his knees and Dare viciously boots him in the head!
Storm: There are no rules so he did it right in front of the Saint knowing there will be no repercussions for doing so!
Deal: Dare smirks at the Saint telling him it’s going to be a short night for him and the easiest paycheck he ever earned and now grabs Cage and CLOBBERS him across the back! He does it again and now he grabs Cage in a front face lock and SWINGS HIM VIOLENTLY ACROSS THE RING!
Storm: Cage sits up grabbing his neck and he might have tweaked something in it when Dare threw him!
Deal: Cage tries to stand up and Dare CLOTHESLINES him and sends him to the mat! He goes to cover Cage, but the Saint just stands in the corner staring at him!
Dare: WHAT ARE YOU DOING? GET OFF YOUR ASS AND MAKE THE COUNT!
Saint: YOU KNOW THE RULES! NOT UNTIL YOU FACE YOUR FEARS! FACE IT AND I’LL COUNT! UNTIL THEN SHUT YOUR MOUTH!
Deal: Dare clearly didn’t like the Saint telling him off, but the rules are clear! No pinfalls or submissions will be counted until a wrestler faces his fear! Dare reluctantly and angrily goes back to Cage who shoots up and catches him with a DROP KICK that sends Dare flying through the ropes out to the floor!
Storm: Landing on the floor is hard enough under normal circumstances but there is NO MAT on the floor in this basement gym so Dare’s landing was rougher than usual!
Storm: Dare gets up slowly trying to shake off the pain …. CAGE WITH A SUICIDE DIVE OVER THE TOP ROPE ONTO DARE!
Deal: And that might be the last we see of the ring in this match! Dare with another rough landing on the concrete floor and now Cage grabs Dare by the hair and begins BASHING HIS HEAD INTO THE FLOOR!
Storm: Dare's head is making a sickening sound as his flesh is repeatedly SLAMMED into the concrete!
Deal: Cage pulls Dare off the floor and now he whips him HEAD FIRST into a nearby weight rack! Dare hits the ground and now Cage grabs a DUMBBELL and goes to BRAIN Dare with it …. Dare moves and Cage slams the dumbbell into the ground!
Storm: Cage stands up and turns to face Dare …. Dare grabs him and throws Cage HEAD FIRST INTO THE MIRROR BY THE WEIGHT RACK!
Deal: The mirror SHATTERS and shards of broken glass are everywhere! The Saint pulls out his cellphone and takes pictures as he's clearly documenting this so he can get reimbursed by RAGE for the damage!
Storm: Cage stands up and there is a HUGE gash on his head from where it hit the mirror! Blood is pouring down his face and it didn't take long for blood to spill tonight in the Fear Factory!
Deal: Dare picks up a glass shard and SLASHES Cage across the back with it! That opens up a huge gash on his back and Cage howls in pain! He drops to his knees and grabs a glass shard himself. Dare moves in on him and Cage STABS Dare in the foot with the glass shard! Now Dare howls like a wounded animal as these two are SLICING AND STABBING each other like maniacs and we’re barely five minutes into the Fear Factory!
Storm: We knew it would be bloody but I didn’t think the blood would come THIS FAST! These two are out to MAIM each other!
Deal: Cage pulls the glass shard out of Dare’s foot and slashes him across the thigh with it! Cage goes to stand up but Dare grabs a dumbbell and SMASHES Cage in the back with it!
Storm: OUCH! That was right in the spine! I can feel Cage’s pain all the way here in New York! That was VICIOUS!
Deal: Cage drops to his knees and tries to get some distance between himself and Dare who runs up and boots Cage in the ribs! Cage rolls over clutching his stomach in pain and Dare has had the advantage most of the early going!
Storm: Dare looks over at the Saint who looks like he just texted a photo of the broken mirror to RAGE management and yells at him to pay attention! The Saint yells back until either one of them faces their fear he doesn't have shit to do and that he should pay attention to Cage instead of him!
Deal: Dare demands to know how is he supposed to face his fear when he doesn’t know where he’s supposed to face it! The Saint yells back that it will happen when it happens and to stop bitching and start fighting!
Storm: Dare did not like that answer!
Deal: Dare does not like when anyone talks back to him! When you call yourself the Messiah of wrestling you think everyone is beneath you! Dare is still carrying that dumbbell and turns back to face Cage who is slowly getting up. Dare charges at Cage and goes to PUNCH HIM WITH THE DUMBBELL …. CAGE.PICKS UP A BENCH AND USES IT AS A SHIELD TO BLOCK THE PUNCH!
Storm: Dare's hand went into the bench with the weight of the dumbbell behind it! He drops the dumbbell and howls in pain as he might have injured his hand! Dare angrily turns towards Cage who grabs Dare by the head and SLAMS his face on the workout bench!
Deal: Dare is rocked and now Cage leaps up on the workout bench and now leaps towards Dare with a HURRICANRANA! OH MY GOD!
Storm: Great move by Cage as it sent Dare crashing into a nearby treadmill! Cage runs over and STOMPS Dare's head into the treadmill and that didn't sound good!
Deal: Cage now STANDS on Dare’s back while he is face down on the treadmill. Cage looks at the control panel and flips on the power switch ….. THE TREADMILL IS MOVING WHILE CAGE IS STANDING ON DARE’S BACK!
Storm: The treadmill is GRINDING Dare’s face while Cage remains on top of him ….. Cage CRANKS up the speed on the treadmill as it continues to grind Darel’s face! CAGE IS USING THE TREADMILL LIKE A BELT SANDER ON DARE’S FACE!
Deal: Cage continues to turn up the speed on the treadmill as Dare growls in pain! Dare is trying to get out of this and now he rolls his entire body onto the treadmill which shoots him off and causes Cage to go FACE FIRST into the control panel! He lands on the treadmill and is shot off of it like Dare was into a nearby wall!
Storm: Dare sits up and sees his reflection in a nearby mirror and sees his face is BRIGHT RED as Cage tried to take his skin off with the treadmill! There’s a huge cut on Dare’s forehead and blood is coming out of it as both men have already been busted open!
Deal: Dare looks at his wound in the mirror and he is FURIOUS! Cage tried to permanently disfigure him with the treadmill and Dare is not going to let that stand! He pulls Cage up by the throat and CHOKE SLAMS HIM ON THE TREADMILL!
Storm: The treadmill is now DESTROYED and unusable thanks to that Choke Slam and the Saint pulls out his cellphone and makes a call to RAYMOND CUCUMBER?
Saint: HEY CUCUMBER? IT’S THE SAINT! YEAH I KNOW I’M SUPPOSED TO BE REFFING THIS MATCH, BUT HAVE YOU SEEN THE MESS THEY’RE MAKING? THEY’RE TEARING SHIT UP LEFT AND RIGHT AND AT THIS RATE I MIGHT NOT HAVE A HOUSE LEFT WHEN THIS IS OVER! SO THAT FEE YOU HAD TO PAY TCW FOR THEM TO AGREE TO LET ME REF THIS MATCH? IT IS NOW DOUBLE! HEY, YOU KNEW MY SERVICES WOULDN’T BE CHEAP, SO IF YOU WANT ME TO CONTINUE TO STAND BACK WHILE THEY DESTROY MY HOME I JUST GOT BACK, YOU WILL PAY THE TAB AND THANK ME FOR IT! THERE’S NO NEED TO BE LIKE THAT, JUST PAY ME WHAT YOU OWE AND WE’LL BE GOOD! I KNEW YOU’D COME AROUND! PLEASURE DOING BUSINESS WITH YOU!
Deal: Dare overheard the Saint call Cucumber and he isn’t happy about him making calls while he’s reffing his match!
Dare: WHAT THE HELL ARE YOU DOING? WHY ARE YOU CALLING CUCUMBER WHEN YOU’RE SUPPOSED TO BE REFFING MY MATCH! WHAT IS WRONG WITH YOU!
Saint: DON’T YOU WORRY ABOUT WHAT I’M DOING, WORRY ABOUT WHAT YOU SHOULD BE DOING BECAUSE WHAT I DO IS MY BUSINESS, NOT YOURS!
Deal: Dare is LIVID at the Saint and is literally SEETHING as he turns back towards Cage who is trying to get out of the wreckage of the treadmill. He gets to his feet and Dare lifts him up for a SUPLEX INTO THE WALL! That cracked some of the plaster and you can see the look on the Saint’s face as he clearly is going to demand more money from RAGE after this!
Storm: I don’t know how much money they had to offer the Saint AND TCW for him to agree to ref this match, but I’m sure it was a LOT!
Deal: Dare pulls Cage up and tries to whip him into the wall again, but Cage reverses it and sends Dare FACE FIRST into the wall and that causes more damage! The Saint is heard saying off to the side that RAGE is going to go bankrupt paying off all this damage as Cage grabs Dare as he steps away from the wall and drills him with a big right! That knocks Dare towards the gym doors and now Cage uses Dare’s head to SMASH OPEN the doors and boots Dare out into the hallway!
Storm: They’re now free to go anywhere in the Cathedral and there’s no telling what damage they might do! Cage runs over and drives a big elbow into the back of Dare’s head and that knocks him to the floor! Cage runs towards him and hits Dare with a MASSIVE DOUBLE STOMP TO THE BACK!
Deal: Cage rolls Dare over and tries to go for the cover and the Saint has to tell him he needs to face his fear first. Cage asks when is that supposed to happen and the Saint tells Cage it will happen when it happens and he’s tired of answering questions! Cage turns towards Dare who reaches up and GOUGES Cage in the eyes! That slows him down and now Dare grabs Cage and throws him into a nearby elevator!
Storm: The Cathedral has elevators? I didn’t know that! This place is more massive than I thought!
Deal: Dare follows Cage in and tackles Cage against the wall! The elevator door shuts behind them and now it’s just Dare and Cage inside the elevator!
Storm: The Saint is still in the basement and now has to catch up to Dare and Cage! We now get the camera view inside the elevator as Dare is beating down Cage!
Deal: Dare SLAMS Cage’s head against the elevator wall and Cage slumps to the ground! Dare knees him in the face and blood from Cage’s open wound SPLATTERS all over the elevator!
Storm: Some of it got on the elevator camera lens! Damn that went everywhere!
Deal: Dare is BRUTALIZING Cage inside the elevator as being in a confined space with Daniel Dare is not anyplace you want to be, not even one of the toughest men in the wrestling industry in Cage!
Storm: Dare is going off on Cage with rights and lefts and is BERATING Cage as he does! He’s telling Cage he should have never come back to RAGE and he is going to cripple him while his family watches!
Deal: Dare is beating Cage to a pulp inside the elevator and Cage may be OUT! Dare sees Cage is defenseless and now holds up his hand! We all know what that means as Dare goes for the TESTICLE SQUEEZE ….
Storm: What the hell! The lights in the elevator WENT OFF! It’s PITCH BLACK IN THERE!
Deal: What the hell is going on! We can hear Dare screaming to turn the lights back on so he can finish beating down Cage, but we can’t see him …. The elevator lights up again and WHAT IS THAT!
Storm: I don’t know it looks like a video of some abandoned building …. Wait a second, that's RAGE HEADQUARTERS! The windows are boarded up and the doors are chained and padlocked! WHAT THE HELL IS THIS!
Voice: WHAT YOU ARE LOOKING IS ALL THAT’S LEFT OF THE WRESTLING PROMOTION KNOWN AS RAGE! WHAT WAS ONCE A PROUD AND THRIVING COMPANY THAT EMPLOYED THE BEST WRESTLERS IN THE WORLD IS NOW NOTHING, BUT A MEMORY AS THE COMPANY WAS FORCED TO CLOSE IT’S DOORS FOREVER AFTER DANIEL DARE LOST THE RAGE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP TO CAGE!
INTEREST IN THE COMPANY PLUMMETED OVERNIGHT, SUBSCRIPTIONS TO ALL RAGE STREAMING SERVICES WERE CANCELED, TICKET SALES CRASHED, MERCHANDISE DIDN’T SELL AND FANS STOPPED WATCHING ENTIRELY OVERNIGHT!
SHORTLY AFTER, ONE WRESTLING PROMOTION AFTER ANOTHER WAS FORCED TO CLOSE IT’S DOORS FOREVER AS WRESTLING DIED THE NIGHT THE MESSIAH LOST!
Storm: WHAT WAS THAT!
Deal: I don’t know, but that was INSANE! It was some sort of apocalyptic vision of the future of the wrestling industry should Dare lose this match!
Voice: DANIEL DARE HAS FACED HIS FEAR!
Deal: The lights in the elevator come back on and we see Dare balled up in the corner in the fetal position rocking back and forth saying “MAKE IT STOP!” Dare’s fear is that the wrestling industry will be no more if he loses to Cage! He’s now faced it and he can now go for the win!
Storm: The elevator finally reaches the next floor and the doors open. Dare quickly gets off the elevator and turns to curse it out saying it should go back to hell where it belongs! He looks over his shoulder and sees the Saint standing just down the hallway who is waiting impatiently for Dare and Cage to resume fighting.
Saint: CONGRATULATIONS YOU FACED YOUR FEAR! NOW CAN WE TRY TO FINISH THIS MATCH WHILE WE’RE STILL IN 2025?
Dare: YOU WEREN’T ON THE ELEVATOR! HOW THE HELL DID YOU GET UP HERE SO FAST?
Saint: SECRET PASSAGES, THEY’RE ALL OVER THE PLACE, REMEMBER?
Dare: OH YES, THE SECRET PASSAGES! I ALWAYS LOVED THOSE. DID YOU USE THE ONE IN THE SOUTHEAST CORNER?
Saint: OF COURSE I DID. IT’S THE QUICKEST WAY HERE FROM THE BASEMENT.
Dare: I ALWAYS LOVED THAT PASSAGE, MADE MOVING AROUND THIS PLACE SO MUCH EASIER.
Saint: IT’S ONE OF MY FAVORITE THINGS ABOUT THE CATHEDRAL. BY THE WAY YOU MAY WANT TO LOOK OUT.
Dare: LOOK OUT? LOOK OUT FOR WHAT ….
Deal: CAGE EXPLODES OUT OF THE ELEVATOR AND TACKLES DARE INTO A NEARBY TABLE! A vase that was on the table falls off and shatters on the floor!
Cage: OH SHIT! I AM SO SORRY ABOUT THAT!
Saint: DON’T BE! THAT IS A VASE DARE LEFT BEHIND WHEN I KICKED THE SALVATION CHURCH OUT OF HERE! IT’S EXPENSIVE AS HELL BUT IS ALSO AN EYESORE SO YOU DID ME A FAVOR?
Dare: IS THAT MY VASE FROM THE MING DYNASTY FROM CHINA? I WAS WONDERING WHERE I LEFT THAT! IT’S A PRICELESS ANTIQUE!
Saint: NOT ANYMORE!
Dare: CAGE YOU BASTARD! YOU OWE ME A MILLION DOLLARS!
Cage: I THOUGHT YOU SAID IT WAS PRICLESS!
Dare: I JUST PUT A PRICE ON IT AND IT’S A MILLION DOLLARS!
Cage: GOOD LUCK GETTING IT FROM ME!
Deal: Dare explodes into a blind rage and TACKLES Cage to the floor! Dare POUNDS him in the head with a Double Axe Handle, but now Cage MULE KICKS Dare off of him and sends Dare HEAD FIRST down a nearby stairwell! Dare is sprawled out on a landing several steps down and now Cage HURLS himself over the railing and lands on Dare with a SPLASH!
Storm: HOLY SHIT! Cage damn near hurled himself to his death, but fortunately for him he landed on Dare! Blood splattered all over the wall and the Saint is going to have a hell of a time cleaning this up when this match is over!
Deal: You couldn’t pay me enough to help clean up this mess! Cage goes to cover Dare, but quickly stops as he remembers he still hasn’t faced his fear! He pulls Dare up and looks like he is setting him up for the THUNDER CAGE …. Dare blocks it and catches Cage with a HEAD BUTT! That slows Cage down and now Dare lifts Cage up and POWER BOMBS CAGE OFF THE STAIRWAY TO THE FLOOR BELOW!
Storm: Fortunately for Cage there was a table at the bottom of the stairway to break his fall and I say fortunately with a heavy dose of Silverstarian sarcasm because Cage is in a heap!
Deal: I don’t know WHY there would be a table at the bottom of a stairwell, but knowing the Saint he put it there hoping something like this would happen! Dare moves down the stairs as quickly as he can and throws himself on top of Cage for the cover! Now the Saint can count and we get 1 …. 2 …. CAGE KICKS OUT!
Storm: Cage survived that brutal fall from the stairwell to the floor below that sent him through the table, but that is not something you want to try to survive more than once! And Cage has to hope he can face his fear soon because right now he is at a distinct disadvantage in this match!
Deal: Dare wanted that pin, but now he knows he can tee off on Cage and doesn’t have to worry about suffering a pin or being made to tap out as Cage still needs to face his fear. Dare pulls Cage up and heaves him into the Saint’s living room! Cage gets up and Dare sends him HEAD FIRST INTO THE SAINT’S LARGE SCREEN TELEVISION!
Storm: The Saint puts his hand over his eyes and starts shaking his head, muttering to himself why the hell did I agree to this and that Cucumber owes him big time!
Deal: Cage is laid out on the floor and now Dare tries to PUSH THE LARGE SCREEN TELEVISION ON TOP OF CAGE …. CAGE MOVES AND THE TELEVISION CRASHES ON THE FLOOR!
Storm: The Saint throws his hands up and says to himself I know what I’m demanding RAGE buy for me when this is over! Cage is back to his feet and Dare charges at him …. Cage ducks down and FLIPS DARE OVER WITH A BIG BACK BODY DROP THROUGH THE SAINT’S COFFEE TABLE!
Deal: The coffee table EXPLODED as soon as Dare crashed through it and the Saint is looking down at him as Dare lays in the wreckage of the coffee table!
Saint: YOU KNOW WHAT? I HATED THAT DAMN THING! YOU DID ME A FAVOR! BUT YOU STILL OWE ME A NEW TELEVISION!
Cage: PUT IT ON MY TAB!
Deal: Cage sees Dare laying in a heap as he tries to get out of the mess that was once the Saint’s coffee table. Cage goes to move in on him …. THE FLOOR OPENS UP UNDERNEATH CAGE AND HE FALLS INTO IT! WHAT THE HELL WAS THAT!
Storm: A TRAP DOOR! IT WAS A TRAP DOOR! WHAT KIND OF LUNATIC HAS A TRAP DOOR IN THEIR LIVING ROOM!
Deal: YOU KNOW WHOSE HOUSE THEY’RE FIGHTING IN RIGHT?
Storm: OH YEAH THE SAINT’S! I forgot about that for a second.
Deal: I’m sure you did, but let’s focus on the fact that a trap door opened up underneath Cage and sucked him deep into the bowels of the Cathedral! We have NO IDEA where the hell Cage just went to …. Wait, I see him!
Storm: I do too! Cage seems to be in a small room SOMEWHERE in the Cathedral, but we don’t know where that room is!
Deal: Cage looks around trying to find a way out but there doesn’t seem to be an exit …. What the hell, the WALLS ARE CLOSING IN!
Storm: The room is SHRINKING and Cage is trapped with nowhere to go! Cage frantically tries to find a way out …. There’s a video playing on the ceiling above! WHAT IS THIS!
Deal: It’s a video of Cage’s wife Meg and his children Rowan and Liz! They are sitting around a table with an open space for Cage and crying how he left them behind because he cared more about RAGE and beating Daniel Dare than them!
Storm: Cage is locked on this video as now it shows him as a young child after the passing of his sister, talking about how alone he feels without her, and how he became a ghost to his parents as he left them feeling alone as well!
Deal: Now we’re hearing a voice …. It’s the doctor telling him he has a brain tumor and Cage debating treatment for it!
Storm: Now it’s him snapping out of it and saying he will do it after he fights Dare because he refuses to leave the people he cares about alone!
Deal: The voice overs stop and the video shuts off as the walls continue to close in on Cage! He continues to look for a way out, but there is none as the walls are about to FLATTEN HIM ….
Storm: Another trap door opens up underneath and Cage SLIDES out of the room just as the walls were about to close around him!
Deal: Cage looks around, panicked and sweating, trying to make sense of what just happened!
Voice: CAGE HAS FACED HIS FEAR!
Deal: It was his FEAR! CAGE FACED HIS FEAR! Both men have faced their fear and now the Fear Factory is ON!
Storm: Cage exhales a sigh of relief and now tries to navigate his way back to Dare inside the Cathedral!
Deal: Cage is making his way down a hallway of sorts and comes across a door. He kicks it open and goes through where he finds himself standing in front of Dare again! Where the hell did that first trap door take him and how he did end up back here so fast!
Storm: It has to be one of those secret passages the Saint mentioned earlier!
Deal: It has to be because no other explanation makes sense! Both Cage and Dare, bloodied, bruised and still itching to wage war with each have both faced their fears and now the Fear Factory is in full swing!
Storm: The Saint is standing at the end of the hallway watching Cage and Dare stare each other down and he actually looks pleased!
Saint: YOU HAVE BOTH FACED YOUR FEARS NOW THIS IS ANYONE’S MATCH TO WIN! NOW STOP STANDING AROUND AND LET’S DO THIS ALREADY!
Deal: Neither Cage or Dare have to be told twice as just like they did at the start of the match they charge at each other and start beating the hell out of each other! Dare grabs a nearby chair and SMASHES Cage with it! Cage responds by grabbing a painting off the wall and SMASHING IT over Dare’s head!
Storm: They are throwing each other into the wall of the hallway as they continue to batter each other senseless! Dare throws Cage through a door and he ends up in the first floor bathroom! Dare follows him in and throws Cage into the bathtub! He has his hands around Cage’s throat and is CHOKING HIM while Cage claws at his face to break free!
Deal: Dare sees the faucet and turns it on and now water is filling the bathtub! Dare tries to shove Cage’s head under the faucet like he’s trying to WATERBOARD HIM!
Storm: Worse than that I think Dare is trying to DROWN HIM! The tub is filling with water around Cage’s head and Dare has Cage’s head UNDER WATER! DARE IS TRYING TO DROWN CAGE!
Deal: I know this is a no rules match, but I don’t think that includes DROWNING your opponent! Cage is under water trying to fight out but he can’t get his head above water! The Saint has seen enough and is now trying to PULL Dare off of Cage! Dare is REFUSING to let go as he is trying to put Cage away LITERALLY!
Storm: The Saint has his arm around Dare’s neck trying to pull him away from Cage as he says killing your opponent isn’t part of the deal and he’s not going to have someone die in his home!
Deal: The Saint FINALLY pries Dare off of Cage and shoves him back so he can check on him! Cage isn’t moving as his head was under water for a long time! The Saint is checking his pulse and he turns white as a ghost! He says Cage isn’t breathing …. The Saint says Cage is …. He can’t finish his thought ….
Storm: The Saint says Cage is DEAD! Daniel Dare drowned Cage and KILLED HIM!
Deal: NO! NO! This can’t be happening! This has gone too far! It has gone TOO DAMN FAR!
Storm: The Saint looks at Dare who seems totally unbothered by this! He doesn’t care that he just DROWNED CAGE and KILLED HIM!
Deal: The Saint looks up at Dare with pure ANGER in his eyes and begins screaming in his face! He’s screaming that Dare took things too far and now Cage is dead in his bathtub!
Storm: I can’t believe what I’m seeing here! Dare just KILLED CAGE! HE KILLED HIM!
Deal: Cage has been accused of having a death wish in the past, but I don’t think this is what he had in mind! The Saint exits the bathroom saying he needs to call the authorities while Dare looks unconcerned and somewhat PROUD of what he did!
Storm: How can he be proud of THAT! He just killed a man! This is SICK!
Deal: Dare turns his back to the body of Cage and yells at the Saint that he’s not going to help him clean up the body!
Storm: What is wrong with him! That is MESSED UP!
Deal: Dare is now CACKLING HYSTERICALLY as he says this means he wins …. CAGE IS RISING FROM THE BATH TUB! WHAT THE HELL!
Storm: OH MY GOD! CAGE IS A ZOMBIE NOW AND HE’S HUNGRY FOR HUMAN FLESH!
Deal: HE’S NOT A ZOMBIE! HE’S ALSO NOT DEAD! But just like a HORROR MOVIE VILLAIN who won’t stay dead when you thought he was done, I'm going with Jason Voorhees of Friday The 13th when he rises out of Crystal Lake, Cage steps out of the bathtub and now is walking towards Dare!
Storm: Cage looks POSSESSED right now! I’m scared!
Deal: Silence you big baby! Dare still thinks Cage is done for and he has no idea that Cage is ALIVE and on his feet! Dare is still cackling like a hyena to himself as Cage grabs him and spins Dare around to face him!
Storm: Dare’s jaw hits the floor as he can’t believe Cage is alive …. CAGE TACKLES DARE AND BEGINS WHALING ON HIM!
Deal: Dare is trying to cover up but Cage has gone FULLY FERAL as he pummels Dare like a madman! A few minutes ago we thought Cage was DEAD and now he’s beating the shit out of Dare which begs the question was that a RUSE between him and the Saint to fool Dare!
Storm: I don’t know and I doubt either of them will admit to it, but it sure smells that way to me!
Deal: It doesn’t matter now as Cage is PUMMELING Dare! He pulls Dare off the floor and throws him HEAD FIRST INTO THE TOILET! Cage puts Dare’s head on the toilet seat and begins SLAMMING THE LID UP AND DOWN ON IT! He now sticks Dare’s head into the toilet and FLUSHES IT ON HIM! I hope for Dare’s sake that the toilet was empty!
Storm: Cage pulls Dare up and hurls him into the hallway and Dare slams into the wall! Dare bounces back towards Cage who drops him with a FACE SLAM! Cage covers him and gets 1 …. 2 …. DARE KICKS OUT!
Deal: That is Cage’s first attempt at a pinfall after facing his fear, and now it’s all about who can put the other away! Cage grabs Dare by the hair and throws him head first into the kitchen! Dare slams into the dishwasher and Cage runs towards him with a RUNNING KNEE …. DARE MOVES AND CAGE CRASHES INTO THE DISHWASHER!
Storm: Dare opens up the dishwasher while Cage clutches his knee! Dare grabs a plate and SMASHES it over Cage’s head! Cage staggers as Dare grabs a broken piece from the plate he just destroyed and CUTS Cage across the stomach!
Deal: Cage doubles over as that cut deep, now Dare grabs Cage by the leg and places it across the open dishwasher …. DARE SLAMS IT SHUT ON CAGE’S LEG! Cage hits the ground writhing in pain and now Dare picks him up for a DEATH VALLEY DRIVER ON THE KITCHEN COUNTER!
Storm: Cage rolls off to the floor and now Dare covers him! 1 …. 2 …. CAGE KICKS OUT! Dare yells at the Saint saying it was a slow count and the Saint tells Dare maybe if he didn’t move in slow motion he might have gotten the pin!
Deal: Dare is known for trying to intimidate the officials but he isn’t going to intimidate the Saint. That isn’t going to stop him from arguing though and he is making his point known loudly!
Storm: The Saint is making his point just as loudly as these two were MADE to argue with each other!
Deal: The Saint isn’t having it with Dare and says if he wants another round with him they can set a time and place in 2026 but for now he needs to focus on Cage! Dare angrily turns around to face Dare …. CAGE SMASHES HIM OVER THE HEAD WITH A BLENDER!
Storm: Dare DROPS like he was shot as Cage BRAINED him with that blender! Glass is everywhere and I think some of it is wedged in Dare’s skull! Cage moves in, hobbling on one leg and PULLS himself up on the kitchen counter! He stands over Dare and LEAPS OFF FOR AN ELBOW SMASH!
Deal: I don’t know if he leaped off or fell off because his weakened leg couldn’t support his weight! Either way he pulled it off and Cage covers him again! 1 …. 2 …. DARE KICKS OUT!
Storm: Close call for Dare as Cage nearly got him! Dare stands up and Cage drills him with an upper cut! Another one and Dare is reeling! Cage goes to follow up but Dare lashes out with a kick to Cage’s wounded knee and Cage drops like a rock!
Deal: Dare drags Cage towards the dining room pummeling him as he does! Dare picks up Cage and SLAMS Cage on top of the dining room table! Dare climbs up on the dining room table and lifts Cage up for a MESSIANIC PILEDRIVER THROUGH THE DINING ROOM TABLE! HOLY SHIT!
Storm: That table isn’t like the ones you see at a RAGE arena, this a THICK TABLE and dare just obliterated it with Cage’s head!
Deal: Cage is writhing around in pain like a fish out of water, holding his neck which Dare tweaked earlier in the match! Dare now covers Cage and here’s the count! 1 …. 2 …. CAGE KICKS OUT IN TIME!
Storm: Dare can’t believe he didn’t get it! Dare pulls Cage up and prepares for a POWER BOMB …. Cage BACK FLIPS him over and Dare lands on debris from the broken table! Cage now wraps his left arm around Dare’s neck and begins PUMMELING him on the top of his skull with his right!
Deal: Cage is POUNDING those shards of glass from the blender stuck in Dare’s head deeper into his flesh and blood is streaming down his face! Dare reaches back and JAMS his thumb into Cage’s eye and Cage lets go! He stands up and Dare gets back to his feet. Dare moves towards him and Cage quickly responds with a SUPER KICK! It sends Dare’s head into the wall and he hits the floor! Cage covers him and gets 1 …. 2 …. DARE KICKS OUT IN TIME!
Storm: Another close call for Dare, but he’s still alive! Cage can’t believe he didn’t get it and goes to follow up, but Dare catches him with a big right hook! Cage fires back and now they are brawling down the main hallway of the Cathedral!
Deal: The punches are flying fast and furious …. Wait a second there’s that room the Saint was talking about earlier!
Storm: The one he said they are not allowed to enter or bad things would happen?
Deal: That’s the one! It has a big KEEP OUT sign plastered on it and Cage and Dare are fighting right towards it! The Saint is telling them to avoid that room or they will both be sorry, but good luck getting them to listen while they are beating the shit out of each other!
Storm: Cage nails Dare with a big right and that staggers Dare! He fires back and catches Cage in the jaw! That has Cage reeling but he quickly snaps out of it and TACKLES DARE INTO THE DOOR OF THE FORBIDDEN ROOM!
Deal: They literally busted open the door to that room and they both went flying inside! The Saint screams “NOW YOU DID IT!” and follows them inside! The Saint SLAMS the door shut and locks it behind him! He looks at them and yells “YOU DIDN’T LISTEN NOW YOU’RE GOING TO GET IT!
Storm: Who knows what that could mean! I’m looking around the room and I don’t see anything unusual except that it’s poorly lit. I don’t see the big deal ….
Deal: A large television at the end of the room lights up and a video starts to play! What the hell is this!
(Video of horror directors Rob Zombie and Uwe Boll plays on the screen.)
Narrator: TODAY AT THE ACADEMY FOR HORROR MOVIE GREATNESS, WE HONOR VISIONARY DIRECTOR UWE BOLL WITH THIS AWARD FOR LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT IN THE HORROR GENRE!
Cage: NOOOOOOOO! UWE BOLL SUCKS! MAKE IT STOP!
Narrator: WE ALSO HONOR ROB ZOMBIE WITH THE AWARD FOR THE GREATEST REBOOT OF A HORROR MOVIE FOR HIS VISIONARY REMAKE OF HALLOWEEN!
Cage: THIS IS TOO MUCH! TURN IT OFF RIGHT NOW!
Deal: Cage is LOSING HIS MIND as anyone who knows Cage knows he DESPISES Uwe Boll and he wanted to personally track down Rob Zombie and kick his ass for how he BUTCHERED the Halloween remake! Seeing this has to be TORTURE for Cage!
Storm: That video stops and now one starts playing of Daniel Dare dressed like ELVIS at a Karaoke contest …. SINGING?
*Dare on video: MY HEART WILL GO OOOOOOOOOOOONNNNNNNN!
Deal: Dear God it’s a video of Dare singing a CELINE DION SONG! I will never will get this image out of my mind!
Dare: THIS IS SLANDER! THIS IS AI GENERATED SLANDER! MUSIC IS NOISE AND I SURE AS HELL WOULD NEVER SING A CELINE DION SONG! TURN THIS OFF!
Deal: The Saint warned them not to go into this room! This is some sort twisted play on fears they both might have and it appears to be working as the Saint is engaging in EMOTIONAL CRUELTY towards both Cage and Dare!
Storm: They are both sweating profusely as this is clearly some form of torture by the Saint who set this room up just for them!
Deal: I guess he figured if they are going to fight in and destroy his house he is going to find a way to amuse himself in the process ….
(Another video plays and it shows Horror In The High Desert director Dutch Marich.)
Marich: Hi, Horror In The High Desert fans! It’s me, Dutch Marich, and I want to thank you all for enjoying the movies, especially the last one, Majesty. But I recently had an epiphany and realized I HATE making horror movies! So I am announcing I am officially CANCELLING Part Five of the Horror In The High Desert series and going back to my first love, making documentary movies about the greatest Olympic sport of all time …. CURLING!
Cage: NO! DAMN YOU SAINT! THIS ISN’T FUNNY! YOU’VE GONE TOO FAR …. I THINK I’M GOING TO BE SICK!
Deal: Cage is down on all fours DRY HEAVING as the idea of Horror In The High Desert Part Five not being made is too much for him to handle!
Storm: Now ANOTHER video is playing on the television! What else could we see!
Deal: It looks like a government official making a speech? What in the world is going on!
Government official: Today, for the first time in history, the House Of Representatives UNANIMOUSLY voted to make the production, distribution and consumption of pineapple pizza ILLEGAL! The bill immediately went to the Senate where it passed UNANIMOUSLY and then went to the President’s desk where he immediately signed it and then promised that anyone caught violating this federal law will immediately go to prison for LIFE!
Dare: THIS ISN’T FUNNY SAINT! PINEAPPLE PIZZA IS A GIFT FROM THE GODS AND I REFUSE TO LISTEN TO YOU SULLY IT’S GOOD NAME LIKE THIS!
Deal: Dare is HYPERVENTILATING as this video clearly didn’t sit well with him! A light flicks on near Dare and we see a PINEAPPLE PIZZA on a table waiting for him! Dare immediately rushes over to get himself a slice to calm his nerves! He grabs a slice and we hear a BUZZING SOUND …. The pineapple pizza is attached to an ELECTRO SHOCK MACHINE! Dare is being ZAPPED with electricity while he holds the slice but he STILL EATS IT! Damn this man loves his pineapple pizza!
Storm: Even while he’s being shocked with electricity! The Saint has always said enjoying pineapple pizza was a sign of mental illness and he may be on to something!
Deal: Dare finishes the slice and flips off the Saint when he’s done! Neither he or Cage are happy with him right now!
Cage: WHAT THE HELL IS WRONG WITH YOU SAINT! THIS IS TOO MUCH!
Dare: YOU ARE A SICK MAN SAINT! YOU HEAR ME? YOU ARE SICK?
Saint: YOU GUYS WANT SICK? I’LL GIVE YOU SICK!
Deal: The Saint has a box and pulls out what appears to be noise cancelling headphones? Why the hell is the Saint putting on noise cancelling headphones?
Storm: The Saint pulls what appears to be a remote out of his pocket. He points it towards something and clicks a button. MUSIC starts to play …. Oh God Saint you didn’t. PLEASE TELL ME YOU DIDN’T!
Music: I JUST WANT YOU FOR MY OWN …. MORE THAN YOU COULD EVER KNOW …. MAKE MY WISH COME TRUE …. ALL I WANT FOR CHRISTMAS IS YOU!
Deal: DAMN IT HE DID! The Saint is TORTURING Cage and Dare with the most annoying, obnoxious, overplayed holiday song, ALL I WANT FOR CHRISTMAS BY MARIAH CAREY! THIS IS INHUMAN!
Cage: SAINT YOU SON OF A BITCH! THIS IS DEPRAVED EVEN FOR YOU!
Dare: MUSIC IS NOISE AND THIS IS THE NOISIEST NOISE I’VE EVER HEARD! I HATE YOU SAINT!
Saint: WHAT’S THAT? I CAN’T HEAR EITHER OF YOU! DAMN THESE NOISE CANCELLING HEADPHONES WORK GREAT! THEY WERE EXPENSIVE, BUT WORTH EVERY PENNY!
Deal: Cage and Dare are both covering their ears screaming bloody murder and who can blame them as the Saint has piped in Mariah Carey’s GOD AWFUL Christmas song to torture them! This is sick! Twisted! And I think this violates the part in the United States Constitution that outlaws CRUEL AND UNUSUAL PUNISHMENT as NO ONE likes this song!
Storm: Speak for yourself, I think it’s kinda catchy! ALL I WANT FOR CHRISTMAS …. IS YOU!
Deal: YOU NEED HELP! Cage and Dare have their ears covered and are screaming at the Saint to turn the song off and of course the Saint decides to TURN UP THE VOLUME! Cage and Dare now go to the door and are trying to kick it open but the door is LOCKED!
Storm: They are demanding it be open and are kicking at the door trying to break it down! Cage and Dare now both lower their shoulders and BLAST into the door and it opens up! They both go spilling into the hallway and they both look RELIEVED to be out of that room!
Saint: CAGE! DANIEL DARE! YOU HAVE BOTH FACED YOUR FEARS! POORLY! BUT YOU FACED THEM! I HOPE YOU ENJOYED THE SHOW! HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA!
Deal: The Saint is laughing hysterically at what he just put Cage and Dare through and for the first time ever I think Cage and Dare agree with each other as neither of them found this funny! But they don’t have time to worry about that as there is still a match to be won and now the fists start flying AGAIN!
Storm: They are fighting down the hallway and are battering each other against the wall! They have beaten each other half to death this entire time and they still have a lot of fight in them!
Deal: Cage and Dare continue to batter each other and they are making their way towards a GLASS DOOR! Cage and Dare are moving at WARP SPEED as they pummel each other and THEY THROW EACH OTHER THROUGH THE GLASS DOOR! OH MY GOD!
Storm: THAT WAS MESSED UP! These two were already bloody head to toe and now they just sliced each other open even more! There is a pool of blood forming beneath both of them and even more glass stuck in their bodies! How much further are they going to push each other!
Deal: As far as they have to! That’s how far they will push each other! Both men are pushing themselves up and we see they are on the patio that leads to the Cathedral’s backyard! They are now OUTSIDE and will you look at that? IT’S SNOWING! They are outside in the snow and there is a GIANT CHRISTMAS TREE in the back yard with CHRISTMAS GIFTS underneath it!
Storm: And look who’s standing in front of the tree …. It’s SAINTA CLAUS!
Deal: IT IS SAINTA CLAUS! The Saint has put on his Sainta Claus get up and is standing in front of the Christmas tree waving Cage and Dare towards him!
Saint: HO HO HO! MERRY CHRISTMAS TO YOU TWO! Despite the fact you both have turned my house in a war zone and will be paying through the nose to get it fixed, as the official provider of holiday greetings and seasons beatings, as the special referee of this all important match, I decided it was only right that I got each of you a very special CHRISTMAS GIFT! Dare, here is YOURS!
Deal: Sainta Claus hands Dare a box and he quickly opens it up …. EDNA! IT’S EDNA! The barbed wire baseball bat Dare has used on numerous victims over the years!
Saint: Enjoy the gift! If you don't, that's not my problem! Cage, here is YOURS!
Deal: Sainta Claus hands Cage his gift and he opens it up …. It’s a KENDO STICK wrapped with DUCT TAPE AND RAZOR BLADES!
Storm: Both Cage and Dare seem happy with their gifts which goes to show Sainta Claus is WAY BETTER than that fraud Santa Claus! That asshole always forgets the batteries!
Deal: Don’t get me started on that FAKE! But that’s for another day as after beating each other senseless throughout the Cathedral, Cage and Dare are now outside in the back yard, IN THE SNOW, bloodied and bruised with both of them holding a VERY DANGEROUS WEAPON in their hands! The blood pouring out of their numerous wounds is turning the snow beneath their feet bright red and here is a pool of blood around both men!
Saint: What are you two waiting for? You have your gifts, now FUCK EACH OTHER UP ALREADY!
Deal: They don’t need to be told twice as Cage and Dare are now DUELING with their weapons! Dare swings at Cage with Edna but he blocks it away with the Kendo Stick! Cage now swings at Dare who bats it away with Edna! These two are trying to MAIM each other permanently here in the backyard of the Cathedral!
Storm: And the snow is falling harder now! Both men are fighting the blood falling into their eyes and the snow blowing in their face! This match sure has had everything!
Deal: Dare and Cage continue to swing away at each other but are not able to land a shot! Cage takes a wild swing with the Kendo Stick but Dare ducks out of the way! Cage tries to get himself set but his feet slip in the snow and DARE SMASHES CAGE IN THE BACK WITH EDNA!
Storm: Cage HOWLS in agony as the barbed wire digs into his flesh! Dare takes Edna and is now GRINDING IT UP AND DOWN CAGE’S BACK! LOOK AT ALL THAT BLOOD!
Deal: Dare is taking chunks out of Cage’s back with Edna and there is a SICK, TWISTED SMILE ON DARE’S FACE! He is TORTURING CAGE and I THINK HE’S GETTING OFF ON IT!
Storm: Dare derives happiness from the misery of others and this is without question his HAPPY PLACE!
Deal: Cage grabs the Kendo Stick with both hands and takes a desperation swing backwards over his shoulders and gets Dare in the face with it! Cage now pulls the Kendo Stick forward and MY GOD! One of the razor blades got Dare on the side of his face and opened up a HUGE wound!
Storm: Dare recoils in pain and now Cage rushes at him and CROSS CHECKS Dare in the face with the Kendo Stick like a hockey player and Dare goes down! He’s trying to get up but is slipping on the snow and now Cage begins WHALING ON DARE WITH THE KENDO STICK!
Deal: Cage is GOING OFF on Dare and look at Cage’s face! He has gone totally SAVAGE! He may be here physically but mentally he is elsewhere as every facet of what makes Cage who he is and his humanity have taken leave from his mind and has been replaced by a bloodthirsty, ravenous ANIMAL!
Storm: It’s the zombie in him! You know how much he loves those zombie movies! He’s watched so many of them it’s turned him into one!
Deal: You know that’s not possible! Or I don’t think it is! Either way Cage is BATTERING Dare head to toe with that Kendo Stick and is opening a new one each time one of those razor blades makes contact with his flesh!
Storm: Dare tries to sit up and Cage BLASTS HIM OVER THE HEAD! Dare goes down and Cage goes for the cover! 1 …. 2 …. DARE KICKS OUT IN TIME!
Deal: Dare was able to kick out before the Saint counted to three, and did you notice each time the Saint’s hand slapped the snow, BLOOD came shooting up as everywhere these men go there is a pool of blood that follows them!
Storm: I saw that and that is the perfect way to describe this match! A never ending pool of blood! I’m surprised either of these men have any left!
Deal: Cage gets back to his feet and tries to reset as Dare is barely able to stand up! Cage moves towards Dare, Kendo Stick still in tow …. Dare grabs a handful of blood soaked snow and THROWS IT IN CAGE’S EYES! Cage is frantically wiping the snow out of his eyes …. Dare comes up from behind Cage with Edna and is TRYING TO FORCE IT INTO CAGE’S MOUTH!
Storm: Dare has a modified FULL NELSON on Cage and is using it to keep Edna in his mouth! Cage is trying to keep his mouth closed and the barbed wire is SLICING OPEN HIS LIPS!
Deal: Blood is now pouring out of Cage’s mouth and Cage is desperately trying to break out! Cage reaches his hands up and GRABS Edna! The barbed wire is cutting into his hands but he is FORCING Edna away from his mouth! Cage leans forward and now swings his head backwards into Dare’s face! He caught him on the nose and that stuns Dare! He does it again and Dare loses his grip!
Storm: Cage breaks free and turns to face Dare …. Dare raises Edna above his head and BRINGS IT DOWN VIOLENTLY ON CAGE’S HEAD! Cage hits the ground and now the blood is flowing like a river out of his head!
Deal: Dare is standing over Cage with a crazed look in his eyes and I feel like we just witnessed a horrific re-enactment of the scene from The Walking Dead where Negan killed Glen! Only Negan called his weapon Lucille and Dare is WAY MORE EVIL than Negan ever was!
Storm: Cage is down and he isn’t moving as Dare literally split his head open with Edna! A PERVERSE SMILE appears on Dare’s face and now he covers Cage! There is no way Cage kicks out of this!
Deal: The Saint counts and we get 1 …. 2 …. CAGE KICKS OUT! HE KICKED OUT! IT WAS AT THE LAST SECOND BUT DAMN IT HE KICKED OUT!
Storm: HOW! I THOUGHT HE WAS DONE! HOW DID HE KICK OUT!
Deal: Dare is asking himself the same question as he can’t believe Cage survived that! What a scene this is! Two of RAGE’s all time greats, battling it out in the back yard of another all time great, covered head to toe in their own blood as the Chicago snow falls around them!
Storm: The thing is only Dare is on his feet! Cage has next to nothing left and while Dare is beaten down himself, he still has more to give than Cage at this point! It’s going to take a miracle for Cage to pull this off!
Deal: Cage is trying to get to his feet and Dare raises his hand up! That means the TESTICLE SQUEEZE is coming as he wants to end this NOW! Dare charges in for the Testcicle Squeeze …. Cage BLOCKS IT and takes Dare to the ground with an arm bar! He sees the Kendo Stick nearby and places Dare’s hand on it …. CAGE STOMPS DARE’S HAND ON THE KENDO STICK!
Storm: One of the razor blades sliced open Dare’s hand! Cage just cut open his power hand, the one he uses for the Testicle Squeeze and that cut is SICKENING! There is blood everywhere!
Deal: That also snapped the Kendo Stick in half and now Cage’s weapon is useless! But he picks Dare up and delivers a FALCON ARROW on what’s left of it and the razor blades go into Dare’s back! Cage covers him and here’s the count! 1 …. 2 …. DARE KICKS OUT RIGHT BEFORE THREE!
Storm: Now I’m asking HOW DID DARE DO THAT! That would have put away most wrestlers easily!
Deal: Dare isn’t most wrestlers! Neither is Cage! And these men are giving everything they have in this WAR of a match! Cage can’t believe he didn’t get the three count there and seems to be asking himself what is it going to take to defeat Dare!
Storm: You can see his breath in the cold Chicago air as he tries to think of something, anything to put Dare down as nothing has worked so far!
Deal: Cage gets to his feet and again goes to try to put Dare away …. TESTICLE SQUEEZE! DARE HAS THE TESTICLE SQUEEZE ON CAGE! That’s the same hand that got sliced open by the razor blades on the Kendo Stick and blood is pouring out of Dare’s hand as he applies the hold but it seems to be working as Cage is in TORTUROUS PAIN!
Storm: The Saint is standing by Cage to see if he taps out, but Cage is refusing to give in! Dare is screaming at Cage to call it quits while his manhood is intact but Cage will not tap out!
Deal: Normally there would be ring ropes Cage could try to get to but they are fighting outside in the snow so Cage has nothing to turn to except whatever strength he has left! The problem is I don’t think he has much if any left!
Storm: Cage is hanging on, using the strongest part of his body to stay in the fight and that’s his HEART! Cage’s biggest strength throughout his career has always been his heart, but it’s also been his biggest weakness as it has led him to push him further than he should have! This is looking like one of those times!
Deal: The Saint continues to look over Cage to see if he’s going to tap and Cage is still refusing to give in! Dare is squeezing harder and harder and you can only imagine the pain Cage is in right now! Dare is telling the Saint to call the match but Cage screams at him not to even think about it because he’s not done!
Storm: This is PAINFUL to watch! Cage is refusing to give in but he looks to be fading! I think he’s fading!
Deal: HE IS! Cage looks like he is passing out as his eyes are rolling back in his head! He is losing consciousness and now the Saint raises Cage’s hand …. It falls! He raises it a second time and it FALLS AGAIN!
Storm: This isn’t looking good for Cage! One more time and it’s over!
Deal: Dare is screaming at the Saint to raise his hand again! He believes Cage is done and won’t respond! The Saint takes a deep breath and raises Cage’s hand a third time …. IT STAYS UP! CAGE’S HAND STAYS UP! DARE CAN’T BELIEVE IT! THE SAINT CAN’T BELIEVE! THESE FANS IN NEW YORK CAN’T BELIEVE IT! AND I SURE AS HELL CAN’T BELIEVE IT EITHER!
Storm: The fans here in New York City are on their feet cheering for Cage! They want him to keep fighting! They want him to take down Dare!
Fans: CAGE! CAGE! CAGE!
Deal: The sound of the fans chanting for Cage is being piped into the loud speaker system of the Cathedral and they can hear it in the back yard! Cage can hear it and is now pounding his hand on the ground trying to fire himself up as the fans continue to chant louder!
Storm: Cage is trying to WILL himself to overcome the UNGODLY PAIN he is feeling and fight out of the Testicle Squeeze that Dare has shown no signs of letting up on! In fact he’s only putting more pressure on!
Deal: I’ve never seen a more pained expression in my life than the one I see on Cage’s face right now! But I’ve also never seen a look of greater determination either! Cage is trying to force his way to his feet while Dare STILL has the Testicle Squeeze on!
Storm: He’s back on his feet! Cage has somehow forced his way to his feet!
Deal: Cage is back up and now he reaches down to Dare’s hand that has the Testicle Squeeze on and JAMS HIS THUMB INTO THE CUT ON HIS HAND! Remember that’s the hand Cage stomped into the Kendo Stick that got cut open by the razor blades! Now Cage is DIGGING his thumb into that wound and is RIPPING IT OPEN FURTHER!
Storm: Dare is HOWLING IN PAIN and blood is GUSHING out of the wound!
Deal: Cage continues to jam his thumb into the wound and DARE LETS GO! DARE LETS GO OF THE TESTICLE SQUEEZE …. THUNDER CAGE! CAGE GOT HIM WITH THE THUNDER CAGE!
Storm: DARE IS DOWN! HE’S DOWN AND HE ISN’T MOVING!
Deal: CAGE COVERS HIM! 1 …. 2 …. 3! CAGE GOT HIM! HE GOT HIM! CAGE IS THE NEW RAGE WORLD CHAMPION!
**DING**DING**DING**
Stock: LADIES AND GENTLEMEN! THE WINNER OF THE FEAR FACTORY …. AND THE NEW RAGE WORLD CHAMPION …. CAGE!
(Deafening pop from the fans. A video of the fans celebrating the win is projected onto a large screen by the Cathedral’s backyard with chants of CAGE! CAGE! CAGE! erupting again.)
Deal: CAGE HAS DONE IT! Cage has defeated Daniel Dare in what might be the SICKEST and BLOODIEST match I have ever seen but Cage defeats Daniel Dare and is now the NEW RAGE WORLD CHAMPION! HE DID IT!
Storm: What a match! WHAT A MATCH THIS WAS! It had everything you could possibly think of and more! These men threw everything they had at each other and gave us a match for the ages. But in the end Cage prevails and RAGE has a new world champion!
Deal: Dare is sitting in the snow, covered in blood and breathing heavily, taking in the sight of the Saint handing Cage the RAGE World Championship belt and raising his hand in victory!
Storm: Cage looks up at the video showing the fans celebrating back in New York City and raises the belt above his head in acknowledgement! The cheers get even louder as the fans get the ending they were hoping for, Cage is walking out as champion!
Deal: A feud between two of the biggest names in RAGE that has lasted for almost THREE YEARS comes to a head in a match I will never forget for as long as I live. The Saint has pulled out his cellphone and is telling the paramedics to come inside NOW as Dare, clearly in pain, is trying to stand and walk off but is having difficulty doing so while Cage COLLAPSES into the snow as the exhaustion finally overwhelms him!
Storm: Is Cage making SNOW ANGELS or are his arms and legs just moving because of the cold and pain?
Deal: I don’t know, but whatever it is Cage is making a snow angel with his own blood and it’s own way that seems like a fitting end to this match! The paramedics have made it to the back yard and immediately begin working on Cage and Dare as both of these men are going to need serious medical attention after this!
Storm: That’s not all who came out, look who else has joined us!
Deal: It’s the FREAKS ON PARADE! We haven’t seen them in forever! They have come out to the back yard and they have HUGE BOX OF FIRE WORKS! They start lighting them off and we have a Christmas fireworks display to end Year 22! Cage sees the fireworks and says something to the Saint!
Cage: I THOUGHT YOU SAID NOTHING FLAMMABLE!
Saint: I SAID NOTHING FLAMMABLE FOR YOU!
Cage: BASTARD! IT WAS ONE ROOM!
Saint: IT WAS A BIG ROOM!
Deal: The Saint and Cage continue to discuss the flammable items issue as the paramedics continue to work on him as well as Dare. The Freaks are filling the sky with fireworks and this is the perfect way to end 2025 in RAGE! Thank you all for watching Year 22 and we can’t wait to see all of you in 2026! Until then MERRY CHRISTMAS, HAPPY HOLIDAYS AND WE WILL SEE YOU NEXT YEAR!
(The ending credits roll with Cage being loaded onto a stretcher with the RAGE World Championship belt resting on his waist, Dare being wheeled out on a stretcher of his own and the Freaks On Parade continuing to set off fireworks while the Saint looks on.)
[Card]
RAGE Year 22 PPV
Tuesday, December 23rd, 2025
Madison Square Garden - New York, New York
Main Event
RAGE World Championship
-Live from The Saint's Cathedral in Chicago, Illinois on RAGE Vision!
-Fear Factory Match
Special Guest Referee: The Saint
Daniel Dare (champion) vs. Cage
RAGE Bare Knuckles Championship
The Bootslut (champion) w/ Filthy Phil vs. Monster Big Tel
RAGE Scientific Showcase Championship
Doug Devens (champion) w/ Thomas Gordon vs. Nightwalker
RAGE High Stakes Championship
Scott Grayse (champion) vs. Doug Devens w/ Thomas Gordon
RAGE Gauntlet Tag Team Championships
Thee Storm (Lady Giant and Crazy Jenna) (champions) vs. Action Jay Jackson and Gemini w/ Homeless Don
One-on-One Match
-Paid for by Richard Mason
-Live from Saudi Arabia on RAGE Vision!
Steve Hogar vs. Kip Kutler
Loser Leaves RAGE Match
-Handicapped Match
Harvey Adams vs. Sweet FA and Tuppence Banglarron w/ Filthy Phil
Double Jeopardy Prize Steel Cage Match
-Climb the cage - somehow figure out a way to win the briefcase hanging from the rafters to claim the Double Jeopardy prize!
Participants:
Joe Mills
Dana Czech
Monster Big Pat
Monster Big Dave
Monster Big Hamish
Kristian Bane
Harmony Hardin
Sin
Biz MacTavish
Cora
Kristial Ball
Bart the Florida Man
LaPercell Daisy
Dan the Baptist
Lucy
Bobby Bastard
Harold Hartley
Malaboo Dreamstone
Alice Killjoy
Dolly Killjoy
Fifteen
Reginald Van Newton
Shannan Hicks
[Content]
Deal: We are kicking things off here at Year 22 with the Double Jeopardy Cage match! 23 RAGE superstars will be competing inside of this cage to claim the prize that is inside a briefcase that is suspended above the ring! The object is to climb the cage and claim the briefcase and whoever is able to grab it and win the Double Jeopardy prize, it will grant whoever wins it the ability to restart ANY MATCH ONE TIME and there is NO EXPIRATION DATE on this prize!
Storm: That’s a TRUE LEGEND of a prize, almost as good as waking up on Christmas morning and finding Santa Claus left you a Buddy Meyers bath bomb and a super sized box of Corn Flakes under your tree! Neil Puller and his Ricker Fed crap has nothing to do with this!
Deal: Yeah, sure let’s go with that! There is a verifiable WHO’S WHO of RAGE competing in this match. I mean look at all these WORLD CLASS SUPERSTARS competing in this match!
Joe Mills
Dana Czech
Monster Big Pat
Monster Big Dave
Monster Big Hamish
Kristian Bane
Harmony Hardin
Sin
Biz MacTavish
Cora
Kristal Ball
Bart the Florida Man
LaPercell Daisy
Dan the Baptist
Lucy
Bobby Bastard
Harold Hartley
Malaboo Dreamstone
Alice Killjoy
Dolly Killjoy
Fifteen
Reginald Van Newton
Shannan Hicks
Storm: That’s a hell of a list! A total VIP contingent of RAGE AND PRO WRESTLING!
Deal: Every wrestler in RAGE is a VIP of this business! That’s what makes us RAGE!
Stock: LADIES AND BLOODY GENTLEMEN! UP NEXT IS THE DOUBLE BLOODY JEOPARDY CAGE MATCH! THE DOUBLE JEOPARDY PRIZE IS INSIDE A BLOODY BRIEFCASE SUSPENDED FROM THE RAFTERS ABOVE THE RING! THE FIRST PERSON TO CLIMB THE BLOODY CAGE AND GRAB THE BRIEFCASE WILL WIN THE DOUBLE JEOPARDY PRIZE WHICH WILL ALLOW THE HOLDER TO RESTART ONE BLOODY MATCH ANY TIME AT A TIME AND PLACE OF THEIR BLOODY CHOOSING AND THERE IS NO BLOODY EXPIRATION DATE ON THIS PRIZE!
NOW THAT WE GOT THAT OUT OF THE BLOODY WAY LET’S MEET THE BLOODY COMPETITORS!
JOE MILLS
DANA CZECH
MONSTER BIG PAT
MONSTER BIG DAVE
MONSTER BIG HAMISH
KRISTIAN BANE
HARMONY HARDIN
SIN
BIZ MACTAVISH
CORA
KRISTAL BALL
BART THE FLORIDA MAN
LAPERCELL DAISY
DAN THE BAPTIST
LUCY
BOBBY BASTARD
HAROLD HARTLEY
MALABOO DREAMSTONE
ALICE KILLJOY
DOLLY KILLJOY
FIFTEEN
REGINALD VAN NEWTON
AND SHANNAN BLOODY HICKS!
Deal: We are just moments away from this very important match! But now that the wrestlers are inside the cage I notice we are short a few wrestlers as Kristal Ball is nowhere to be found! What is going on with that?
Storm: I don’t know why she wouldn’t be here, but Ball is apparently running late or totally forgot about the match and I doubt she forgot!
Deal: I doubt that too! I also don’t see Harold Hartley either! He was listed as one of the favorites in Las Vegas to win this, but he’s not here either! What is going on?
Storm: Hartley never runs late, I hope nothing happened to him! Same goes for Kristal Ball! What is going on here!?
Deal: That’s two people missing from this match and we have no idea what happened to them! We’ll have to find out later as right now this match is about to start with the 21 wrestlers who did make it to the cage!
**DING**DING**
Deal: Here we go and immediately we have wrestlers going towards the cage wall! Bart the Florida Man makes a quick move to get towards the briefcase, but Monster Big Hamish grabs him off the cage wall and CHOKE SLAMS him to the mat!
Storm: Harmony Hardin is on the top turnbuckle trying to get up the cage but Fifteen comes underneath her and POWER BOMBS Hardin to the mat!
Deal: RVN now runs up and STOMPS Hardin in the head! He calls her a DEFECT for thinking she could claim a prize meant for either him or Fifteen!
Storm: Cora turns and spins. She wipes out both of the Killjoys with a FLYING BODY BLOCK! Cora now turns towards the cage and starts to climb but is quickly cut off by Lucy who grabs her by the shoulder and yanks her back down!
Deal: Lucy tries to climb the cage wall, but Bobby grabs her by the ankle and roughly pulls Lucy off the wall! Lucy angrily shoves him and the former couple are having words with each other, but here comes DTB from behind with a DOUBLE AXE HANDLE to Bobby!
Storm: Monsters Big Dave and Big Pat are slugging it out with Mills and Czech as they all are preventing each other from getting onto the cage! The Double Jeopardy prize is dangling from the rafters waiting for someone to climb up and grab it but that is going to be a tough task for whoever pulls it off!
Deal: Shannan Hicks has LaPecell Daisy above his head and PRESS SLAMS her into the cage! He now flexes his muscles in celebration and screams at everyone in the cage!
Hicks: Y’ALL BETTER GET OUT OF MAHHH WAY BECAUSE IMMA WINNING THIS ONE, DADDY!
Storm: Nice to see Hicks is as confident as ever, but he better pay attention because Bane comes up from behind and THROWS Hicks face first into the cage!
Deal: Malaboo Dreamstone is tied up with Sin and Biz and they are letting each other have it! There will be no teamwork found in this match tonight!
*The action continues for the next several minutes with every wrestler showing out. Mills and Czech show off their legendary teamwork as they take down Big Dave and Big Pat with a combination of a Double Superkick followed by a Double Drop Kick. Big Dave and Big Pat return the favor shortly after that as they threw Mills and Czech over their shoulders, intentionally smashing Mills and Czech into each other before delivering a massive power slam to both.
Fifteen showed off his impressive skills by climbing the cage and leaping off towards Bastard Bobby with a dynamic flying shoulder tackle. Bobby was able to fight back and hit Fifteen with a Fall Away Slam into the cage. Lucy and Dan The Baptist double team Bobby and drop him with a DDT into a Curb Stomp combo, which leads to Bobby getting an unlikely assist from Cora who sends Lucy flying into the cage with an amazing Flying Head Scissors. Bobby got up and dropped DTB with a clothesline, only to find himself swarmed by Fifteen and RVN.
Sin and Biz show off their impressive teamwork against the Killjoys with Filthy Phil cheering them on from the outside. Sin, putting her announcing skills to use during the assault, perfectly narrates the ass kicking Biz and herself lay on the Killjoy’s, throwing the word bloody and some other choice words we will not repeat here at them, clearly enjoying the beating they are delivering. And of course Biz made sure to leave her mark, literally, as she bit both Alice and Dolly on their shoulders, leaving a huge bite mark on them and nearly taking a large chunk of flesh with her.
Hicks and Bane take turns smashing each other’s head into the cage, with Hicks repeatedly asking Bane “DO YOU KNOW WHO YOU’RE MESSING WITH, DADDY?”, a question Bane clearly gets tired of being asked very quickly.
Dreamstone found herself tied up with Bart and LaPercell and that fight proved far more vicious than people expected with all of them hitting what could be considered dirty moves on each other in the process.
There was no shortage of high impact moves as wrestlers such as Mills, DTB, Sin, and Big Hamish all pulling off amazing moves off of the cage well, such as Mills with a Moonsault off the cage onto the Monsters, DTB with an amazing Tornado DDT on Bobby, Sin with a Hurricanrana on Alice and Big Hamish of all people with a massive splash onto Bart the Florida Man who was all over the place during the chaos.
There were several near misses as numerous wrestlers went for the briefcase and failed. Biz came close, Lucy almost got it, RVN made a suicidal leap off of the cage and came within an inch of claiming it, and Big Dave came painfully close before missing it and crashing into several wrestler’s below.
There was no shortage of highlight reel moves, but perhaps the most shocking moment didn’t involve an attempt for the briefcase but something far more controversial involving Cora!
Deal: Cora and Lucy are battling each other tooth and nail as they are bashing each other’s head into the cage! Lucy with a martial arts kick to Cora, who responds with a spinning back fist to Lucy!
Storm: They have really torn into each other! I would love to see them face off in a regular match after this!
Deal: So would I! Lucy with a Knee Strike to Cora, but she quickly follows up with a HEAD BUTT! That knocks Lucy backwards and now Cora starts to climb the cage! She has her eyes on the briefcase as she goes but now Lucy recovers and goes after her! Lucy clocks Cora in the head and drives her head into the cage! Lucy has Cora by the mask and is SMASHING her head into the cage!
Storm: Cora fires her elbow into Lucy’s midsection and that slows her down! Cora now SHOVES Lucy and she is losing her footing! Lucy reaches out for the cage wall to prevent her from falling, but accidentally gets a hold of Cora’s mask and RIPS IT OFF AS SHE FALLS TO THE MAT …. CORA HAS BEEN UNMASKED ….
Deal: IT’S KRISTAL BALL! CORA HAS BEEN KRISTAL BALL UNDER A MASK THIS WHOLE TIME! This explains why we thought Kristal Ball was missing because she was actually disguised as CORA in that mask!
Storm: The fans are SHOCKED as they can’t believe what they just saw! Filthy Phil is FEIGNING surprise like he didn’t know what was going on! He actually yelled at Kristal Ball “WHAT ARE YOU DOING AND WHY ARE YOU WEARING CORA’S MASK!” and I call BULLSHIT!
Deal: I’m also calling BULLSHIT and so is this crowd! They are giving Filthy Phil the business as we just discovered Cora was Kristal Ball in a mask and has been made to pull DOUBLE DUTY by Phil by having her wrestle TWICE at RAGE events and HE’S collecting DOUBLE WAGES for one wrestler!
Storm: The fans are yelling at Filthy Phil and some of them are throwing their empty drink cups and food wrappers at him and are calling him a crook! Filthy Phil is trying to explain himself to the fans at ringside and that is going as poorly as you would expect!
Deal: Filthy Phil is still being pelted with garbage and OH GOD! He just got blasted by a cheese burger from an angry kid in the front row! His jacket is now COVERED with ketchup, mayonnaise, lettuce and onions and now someone takes a container of MUSTARD and SQUIRTS him with it! The fans are not happy with Filthy Phil EXPLOITING poor Kristal Ball and now he is covered in food condiments!
Storm: It serves him right and I hope Kristal Ball is at least getting her share of those wages that Filthy Phil is collecting for himself! What a SCAM ARTIST!
*The fallout from the unmasking of Cora brought a great deal of heat on Filthy Phil as even the wrestlers started calling him out for being greedy and exploiting Cora, prompting the announcers to remark that Filthy Phil is lucky he is outside of the cage while the wrestlers are inside as Filthy Phil would likely be on the receiving end of a serious beating. A few wrestlers even offered to hook Cora up with a good attorney to ensure she gets all the money she’s owed.
As for the match itself, there were several more near misses, including one by DTB who was on the top of the cage and was extremely close to grabbing the briefcase. Bobby climbed up the cage and prevented DTB from grabbing it and was able to hit DTB with the most ring shaking Bastard Bomb of his career on DTB off the cage!
RVN quickly followed Bobby up and delivered a Session Ender off of the cage and Fifteen followed that with a massive splash off of the top rope! All three of them begin working over Bobby and which led to Cora actually “running” in to help Bobby, one of the wrestlers who promised to hook her up with a good attorney, in order to attempt to fight them off.
This led to a massive brawl that saw Sin and Biz getting involved, the Killjoy’s joining in, Harmony Hardin getting involved, Hicks, Bane, Bart, Daisy as well as Monster Big Hamish. Despite Bouts Of Honor being over, it was clear the bad blood between Team Cage and Team Dare still lingered as this brawl took over almost the entire cage. While they all brawled back and forth, this left Mills, Czech, Big Dave and Big Pat alone to battle each other in a match deciding encounter.)
Deal: Big Pat has Czech up and hits him with a CHOKE SLAM! Czech bounces off the mat and Big Pat turns towards Mills who NAILS HIM WITH A SUPER KICK! Big Dave rushes at him and gets a super kick of his own! The Monsters are rocked and now Mills is climbing the cage! He has his eyes on the briefcase and there is no one in his way!
Storm: Mills is climbing the cage as fast as he can but Big Pat and Big Dave are back up and are CLIMBING after him! Mills is almost to the top of the cage, but Big Pat has him by the ankle and is trying to pull him down! Now Big Dave has the other ankle and is doing the same!
Deal: Mills is hanging onto the top of the cage for dear life as both Big Pat and Big Dave are trying to stop him from getting to the briefcase …. HERE COMES CZECH! He’s back up and is climbing the cage towards Mills!
Storm: Czech has gotten between the Monsters and ELBOWS Big Dave in the face! Now he elbows Big Pat! They lose their grip on Mills ankles now Czech climbs up and tells Mills to get on his shoulders!
Deal: Mills nods his head and now he is STANDING on Czech’s shoulders while Czech holds onto the cage! Big Pat and Big Dave once again reach for Mills as he LEAPS off of Czech’s shoulder’s just as Czech takes Big Pat and Big Dave back down to the mat with a DOUBLE CLOTHESLINE … MILLS GRABS THE BRIEFCASE IN MID AIR AND CRASHES TO THE MAT WITH IT! MILLS WINS THE DOUBLE JEOPARDY PRIZE!
**DING**DING**DING**
Stock: LADIES AND GENTLEMEN! THE WINNER OF THE DOUBLE BLOODY JEOPARDY CAGE MATCH AND THE DOUBLE JEOPARDY PRIZE …. JOE MILLS!
(Crowd reacts loudly)
Deal: WOW! WHAT AN ENDING! Joe Mills climbed on the shoulders of his long time partner Dana Czech and made an incredible leap to grab the briefcase to claim victory and the Double Jeopardy prize inside of it! Talk about TEAM WORK!
Storm: Mills is holding up the briefcase in victory and Czech rushes over to congratulate him! Czech is helping Mills to his feet as the rest of the wrestlers clear out of the cage cursing themselves out over the lost opportunity.
Deal: Mills can now restart any match at any time one time with that prize and there is no expiration date so he can use that prize ANY TIME he wants. It can be next week or next year and Mills can plot and plan how to best use it without the burden of a deadline hanging over his head. Talk about a valuable prize!
Storm: We can only guess when and where Mills will use that prize, but whenever and wherever he uses it, you know he is going to make sure he has maximum strategic advantage when he does!
Deal: Mills has been around long enough to know the benefit of such a prize and how to use it to maximum effect. Mills is parading around the cage with the briefcase in celebration as we kick off Year 22 in grand fashion!
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*Stock: The following match is for the RAGE HIGH STAKES BLOODY CHAMPIONSHIP!
(HUGE crowd pop!)
*Stock: Introducing first, from Chicago, weighing in at 254 bloody pounds, he is the reigning RAGE SCIENTIFIC SHOWCASE CHAMPION - DOUG DEVENS!!!
("Ride of the Valkyries" by Wagner plays as Doug Devens makes his way out to boos from the crowd. There is no interaction between Devens and the fans as he makes his way to the ring with his manager, Thomas Gordon.)
*Stock: And now – Ladies and bloody Gents, get ready, because …..
Standing 6’6” and weighing 236 bloody pounds, from Grand Rapids, Michigan
HERE IS…
THE RAGE HIGH STAKES CHAMPION
SCOTT GRAYSE!!!
(Lights go out in the arena, fans give a mixed reaction. The voice of Scott Grayse comes on "Judgement is coming" as "Cult" by Magnolia Park hits and the lights come back on and on the RAGEvision we see the words "C.H.A.O.S" as Grayse hits the curtain and the fans give him more cheers then boos. Scott pulls out Helen, his trusty hammer from inside the front of his pants. Grayse slides in and poses with Helen.)
Daisy: (Makes a surprise cameo appearance, says one line, and then disappears) Oooh, I'd love to see what else Scotty can pull out of his pants!!!
**DING**DING**
Deal: This is one of two matches tonight for Doug Devens. If he's smart, he'll pace himself and resist the temptation to "go mad." The shorter this match is, the more it favors him.
Storm: (Pops a Leucovorin pill to enhance his verbal skills) Indubitably, my dear Vandessa. Thomas Gordon has accompanied Devens to the ring, but Grayse's second-in-command, Kristian Bane, is conspicuous by his absence.
Deal: I noticed that too. And Grayse and Devens-- WHAT THE HELL??? SANTA CLAUS just JUMPED into the ring and SWUNG a GIANT CANDY CANE into both Devens and referee John Ellers!
Storm: Were they on the Naughty List?
Deal: I have no idea. Wait, WHY am I answering this question?!
Storm: I don't think that's the REAL Santa!!!
Deal: (Sarcastically) REALLY???
Storm: I think that's KRISTIAN BANE dressed up as Santa!
Deal: Sherlock Holmes is on the case...
Storm: I prefer to think of myself as Carmen Sandiego.
Deal: Now "Santa" Bane puts Grayse on top of Devens and shakes Ellers out of his stupor.
*Ellers: 1...2...3!
Deal: DEVENS with a shoulder up. "SANTA" can't believe it!
Storm: Now Ellers ORDERS "Santa" to the back or he'll STRIP Grayse of the High Stakes Title and AUTOMATICALLY AWARD IT to Devens.
Deal: DEVENS takes advantage of the distraction with a neckbreaker on Grayse from behind and a cover.
*Ellers: 1...2...
Deal: Grayse kicks out as Bane storms to the back.
Storm: What is Grayse doing now?
Deal: He exits the ring and grabs an iPad from one of his fans in the front row.
Storm: They call themselves the Grayselanders.
Deal: Cute. But what is Grayse doing with that iPad?
Storm: He's entering something into CHATGPT!
Deal: NOW I've seen everything. Grayse is consulting AI to determine his next move.
Storm: Will it help?
Deal: (Ducks out of the way) Grayse JUMPS onto our table and NAILS a SPLIT-LEGGED MOONSAULT from the table to INSIDE THE RING on Devens!
Storm: We've never seen THAT from Grayse before!!!
Deal: (Shrugs) I guess ChatGPT told him to do it. And Grayse with the cover...
*Ellers: 1...2...3!
Deal: Not quite!
Storm: A frustrated Grayse scrambles back to the outside and enters something into ChatGPT again.
Deal: CORKSCREW LEGDROP by Scott Grayse - always a classic - and another cover.
*Ellers: 1...2...3!
Deal: Devens gets his foot on the ropes right before the 3.
Storm: Grayse is pulling out moves we've never seen from him before.
Deal: All thanks to ChatGPT, which he's using again to determine his next step.
Storm: Now Grayse is cackling, like he saw something funny on the ChatGPT prompt, and he has a VICIOUS look in his eyes.
Deal: TESTICLE SQUEEZE by Grayse. He's laughing like a hyena at this tribute-slash-mockery of the man who stopped his title reign at 517 days.
Storm: According to ChatGPT, Devens faced Dare before in the BWFE and actually defeated him. Our current ring announcer, Robert Stock, was Devens' manager. Dare would not be seen again for quite some time.
Deal: Devens is fading fast. Grayse LETS GO, STEPS BACK, and goes for the LIGHTS OUT SUPERKICK!
Storm: But Gordon TRIPS Grayse, GRABS Ellers, and THROWS the iPad to Devens behind Ellers' back!
Deal: Devens CLOCKS Grayse in the head with the iPad! And it malfunctions on contact, with Siri now repeating "DON'T GO MAD!" in a male British voice.
*Ellers: 1...2...3!
**DING**DING**DING**
*Stock: The winner of the match and NEEEEEEEEEEW RAGE HIGH STAKES CHAMPION - DOUG DEVENS!!!
Deal: Devens gets out of there QUICKLY as he now has to concentrate on Nightwalker.
Storm: The fans are booing the result. They're 100% in support of Grayse in this one.
Deal: Be that as it may, Doug Devens now possesses the belt that allows him to trade it in for a shot at any title he wants in RAGE.
Storm: If that is what he wants to do.
Deal: Scott Grayse held the High Stakes Championship for SEVERAL MONTHS and NEVER cashed it in. A missed opportunity to face Daniel Dare one more time? We'll never know. Because Doug Devens now holds the title, and that makes the Church an ESPECIALLY dangerous threat!
~~~
Deal: Once again Dare has his knives out and this time it’s for Harvey Adams.. Not only does Harvey find himself in a Loser Leaves RAGE Match, but he’s facing his daughters!
Storm: Yep, that is pure evil – or genius, depending on which side of the cosmos you’re sitting.
Deal: This must be horrible for ALL the competitors. Either Harvey Adams goes or both of his daughters do!
Storm: And there’s no way Stinker is going to let that happen. He’d sooner put salt on his corn flakes than let two lovely earners like Sweet FA and Tuppy go.
Deal: Yes, He’s already seen his income cut as Cora was revealed to be Kristal Ball! Anyway, enough about him, let’s pass things over to Stock as this one is about to get under way.
Stock: Righto, listen up, you bloody lot! This next bloody match is a “LOSER LEAVES RAGE MATCH”! Too bloody right it is. And just WHICH sod is bloody leaving? Well it’ll be EITHER….
Ladies and bloody gents – especially you gents, RAGE is now proper bloody proud to bring you – with a combined weight of an earth-shattering and totally incredible 235 bloody pounds; it’s T'n'T! - Lucky Tuppy and Tiffany "Sweet FA" Adams - The Sweet T’s!!
To the accompaniment of Neil Diamond - Sweet Caroline (Audio) Tuppy and Tiff (SFA) emerge through the curtain. Both blondes smile excitedly as they wave to the fans. The waves change to arm sways as they lead the fans into chanting the chorus along with the added “so good!” thrown in.
The girls are ‘dressed’ in plunging neckline one pieces which have absolutely no sides to them whatsoever. Sweet FA has pink lightning bolts on hers and Tuppy has blue ones. They both wear white cowboy boots with the same coloured lightning bolts.
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They strut down to the ring blowing kisses to the crowd, pausing occasionally for pictures.
Once in the ring they make a point of shaking the referee’s hand before taking their places in their corner, still smiling.
Stock: Bloody hell! OR!!!…. facing them…. hailing from Pittsburg, PA and weighing in at 285 bloody pounds, he is...HARVEY ADAMS!
("Harder, Faster, Better, Stronger " hits as Adams strolls to the ring like he owns the place….which he pretty much does. He enters the ring and poses as white pyro goes off over his head.)
Deal: And both girls rush over to give their dad a hug!
Storm: They’re probably secreting weapons on him so that he gets disqualified.
Deal: They are NOT! Besides, in those outfits those bimbos couldn’t possibly secrete anything.
Storm: Ah, but...no, that’s a fair point actually.
Deal: Terry Dale is our match official. He’s good to go and calls for the bell.
**DING**DING**
Storm: And …. nothing.
Deal: No, the girls back up and decide that they are going to tag as that’s the fair ‘Super Face Megastar’ thing to do. Harvey though won’t hear of it. He’s telling them to BOTH stay in the ring. Filthy Phil is loudly seconding that, pointing out that there was nothing in the rules about it being a tag match. Nerison has a word with Stock.
Storm: Yeah and Stock says that BOTH girls HAVE TO BE IN THE RING as that’s what Dare intended.
Deal: Tuppy apologises to Dale AND Harvey as she gets back into the ring. There’s STILL no action though.
Storm: And that’s not good enough for these fans OR for Stock. He’s telling them that if they don’t start NOW then all THREE will be LOSERS and kicked out. Adams immediately charges! Running clothesline. That flattens Tiffany. Tuppy darts forward to Spear Harvey, but he bends to catch her around the middle and Suplexes her over ONTO Tiff!
Storm: He ain’t messing around. It makes sense. If the girls AND him were going to be kicked out he may as well fight to save one of them – himself.
Deal: Let’s not forget that Adams only discovered he had a daughter – Tiffany, this year. So they aren’t exactly that close. As to Tuppy, she’s an adopted daughter. On the other hand, both girls are very impressed with Adams and do indeed seems to love him as the father he is. Then again, they aren’t the sharpest tools in the box.
Storm: Now Adams drops to pin BOTH!
Dale: ONE! - TWO!!
Deal: And Stinker has Rakshasa reach in and pull Adams backwards by the ankle! The girls both throw up an arm, but whether they’d have been in time is now academic.
Storm: Now normally Adams would be going off on one about that, but he’s shrugging it off. He stands and waits for both girls to stand. They then do Rock-Paper-Scissors for absolutely no reason that I can determine and Tuppy runs in to attack with a Missile Drop Kick - a REAL one! Harvey is knocked back into the ropes. He rebounds and jumps over Tuppy to charge at Tiff – who turns away to cover her face! NO! It’s a back kick!
Storm: And it catches Harvey square in the balls!
Deal: Harvey doubles and folds to his knees. Tiff turns around – horrified and runs over to apologise.
Storm: She should be attacking him not saying soothing words!
Deal: And that’s exactly what Stinker is telling her. He’s pounding a fist into the other palm and shouting at the two bimbos that this is their livelihoods at stake. And his!
Storm: It’s a fair point.
Deal: And Harvey suddenly strikes to drop Tiff with a jaw-breaker! In comes Tuppy! Running knee to the jaw!
Storm: And Stinker is slapping the apron in relief. Seems his bimbos may have finally woken up. Of course, how long they stay awake is an entirely different matter.
Deal: Adams drops backwards and Sweet FA twines her legs around his head!
Storm: That’s a proper Triangle Hold is that! A REAL submission move! How in the name of Neil “By Gawd” Puller did she do that?
Deal: Not a little ironic that Harvey has been tutoring these girls and now he’s seeing just how much they’ve learnt first hand. Oh, now Tuppy has the other arm and is applying a nasty wrist lock!
Storm: And those HURT!
Deal: Yeah, Harvey is suddenly up against it and try as he might can’t liberate himself. NO! He manages to pull out of Tuppy’s grasp, but she’s straight back on the arm and now seeking to hyper extend the elbow!
Storm: Looks like Harvey decided to teach them the extra painful moves.
Deal: And he’s certainly feeling it. Dale goes to a knee and asks - Does he quit!
Storm: Nope. He’s using his legs to crab around. He may be being throttled and faced with a broken arm, but he still weighs more than both bimbos combined!
Deal: Yes and he’s using that extra muscle to swivel around and – Foot to the ropes!
Storm: He did it!
Deal: Dale calls for the break and the two girls immediately release Harvey.
Storm: Stinker sure liked that – better than ice cold milk on his corn flakes, but NOT the clean break. He’s trying to convince those girls that they need to keep those holds on to the last second. Not sure he’s getting through to them though.
Deal: They’re bimbos. There’s very little chance that he is.
Storm: Yeah. That True Legend Harvey Adams is back up and applauding his girls’ efforts. Huh. Anyone would think that he didn’t want to win.
Deal: Or, it could be mind games: lull the pair into a false sense of security and then strike. With those two, that wouldn’t be difficult at all.
Storm: True. That’s probably it. See? He’s pretending to struggle for breath.
Deal: But they aren’t attacking, despite Stinker’s urgent entreaties. They’re telling him that it wouldn’t be fair and that Super Face Megastars never do stuff that’s unfair. Yeah, that went down real well with Phil.
Storm: But Harv darts forward! He scoops Tuppy up and DUMPS her! Now he rolls her up as Tiff is still arguing with Stinker!
Dale: ONE! - TWO!! -TH’
Deal: Sweet FA! She leaps in to crash into Harvey and break it up!
Storm: And Stinker is wiping the sweat from his brow. That was CLOSE.
Deal: All three roll to their feet. Tiff checks on her ‘sister’ and they are again good to go. Harvey waits in the middle of the ring. Tiff circles one side of him, Tuppy on the other. They both rush in and Harv steps back to neatly direct their heads – TOGETHER!
Storm: Damn fine Double Noggin Knocker there. True Legend standard was that.
Deal: The girls are reeling. Harv trips Tiff. She lands hard on her ass. He then grabs Tuppy. Across his shoulders and -
Storm: Samoan Drop!
Deal: He bridges!
Dale: ONE! - TWO!! -TH’
Deal: Again! Tiff gets in there in time. This time with a Twisting Bodyslam. Okay, she’s really NOT that big and it wasn’t what you’d call an emphatic slam, but it was enough and that’s what matters.
Storm: Hey! Look at that! Tuppy just slid to the side and grabbed one of Harv’s legs!
Deal: Tiff grabs the other! They peel them back over his head. They have him pinned!
Storm: Schoolboyed!
Dale: ONE! - TWO!! -THR’
Deal: Kick out!! Harvey powers out of that scattering both girls.
Storm: Yeah, and Stinker again slaps the apron in frustration, but that was close AND actual teamwork; not True Legend teamwork, but teamwork nonetheless.
Deal: Everyone is back on their feet. Adams is now smiling. He takes up a sideways, defensive stance and beckons his daughters to him. Tiff rushes in and jumps! Missile Drop Kick!
Storm: Misses! Adams was NEVER gonna get caught by that.
Deal: No, but as he twists aside Tuppy slides in to upend him!
Storm: That was just plain sneaky.
Deal: But Adams drops on top of her and still smiling pins her arms to the mat! She’s pinned!
Dale: ONE! -
Storm: See that? True Legend skill, is that.
Dale: TWO!! -
Storm: No way is she shifting Harvey. He’s twice her weight, vastly experienced and has ALL the True Legend skills. She’s toast.
Dale: THR’
Deal: Tiff! Sweet FA slams into him, grabs his head and rolls over to drag him off Tuppy- who immediately pops back up. Harvey rolls with the impact and flings Tiff into the ropes, He rises to a knee ready to follow up, but Tuppy connects with a lariat!
Storm: Yeah, she’s a sneaky one alright….for a bimbo.
Deal: Adams pitches forward. Tiff just manages to spread her legs wide so that Harvey misses them and his head hits the deck instead. Tiff scoots forward to sit on the back of his head!
Storm: She’ll never get a pin like that, but the fans don’t care. Those outfits are totally thong backed.
Deal: Hold on, Tuppy is trying to fold Adams’ legs. She is! She pulls his legs up then bends them at the knees to pass the feet to Tiff, who tucks them under her arms! Just LOOK at Adams’ bent back now!
Storm: A submission? They’re actually going for a submission?
Deal: Looks that way as Tuppy now sits, her back pressed against Adams’ thighs so her can’t kick out! And his back is being folded in half! Okay, look, those bimbos are pole dancers. Their backs fold like paper, but Harvey’s? Not so much. That looks seriously painful.
Storm: Yeah, positively unnatural! Come on, Harv, you’ve made your girls look good. There’s no need to drag things out any longer; so kick out already!
Deal: Dale is right there. He kneels to check on Harvey. Does he quit?
Storm: And end his career? Are you from Barsoom? No, if anyone is going to quit it’s one of those bimbos. Seriously RAGE doesn’t need so many bimbos. We could lose those two and not even notice. Harvey Adams? He’s a True Legend! You don’t go around losing True Legends. That’s not just careless, that’s unforgivable!
Deal: Don’t panic. Yet. Harvey isn’t tapping.
Storm: I knew he wouldn’t.
Deal: But he’s not breaking free either, but how can he?
Storm: With True Legend power! That’s how.
Deal: Stinker is yelling at Tuppy to brace harder and push against Harvey’s knees. At the same time he demands that Tiff lean back.
Storm: That’s a LOT of instruction for those two. They’ll never be able to -
Deal: HE TAPS! HARVEY ADAMS TAPS OUT!!!
Storm: NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!
**DING**DING**DING**
Stock: Ladies and bloody Gents, you WINNERS and NOT leaving RAGE – The SWEET T’s – Tiffany “Sweet FA” Adams and Tuppence “Tuppy” Banglarron-Adams! Which bloody means ….HARVEY ADAMS IS THE BLOODY LOSER AND MUST LEAVE RAGE!!!
Deal: The fans are in shock.
Storm: I’M in shock, never mind them!
Deal: Daniel Dare must be cackling his socks off right now. Harvey Adams is OUT of Rage and at the hands of his own daughters! They quickly release that savage pin and groaning Harvey rolls to his left. Both girls kneel there, looking at him in shock, while outside the ring Filthy Phil punches the air in delight. Harvey tests his back and then slowly stands.
Fans: HAR-VEY! HAR-VEY! HAR-VEY! HAR-VEY!
Deal: Now tears rolling down their faces, Tiff and Tuppy rush forward to embrace him. He in turn hugs them. There’s no animosity, no recriminations, no argument. Harvey then leans over each in turn to kiss the top of their head and then peels them off him so he can RAISE THEIR ARMS! Harvey Adams is PROUD of his daughters.
Storm: Hold on, common sense is prevailing. He’s calling for a mic. It’s always wise to hear a True Legend speak. So here’s where we get the killer twist. You just KNOW that Adams always has a killer twist in store.
Adams: Thank you. Thank you all. It’s been FUN. It’s been WILD. It’s been MEMORABLE.
Fans: HAR-VEY! HAR-VEY! HAR-VEY! HAR-VEY!
Adams: It was GOOD. BUT, but it’s time for me to move on AND….
Fans: HAR-VEY! HAR-VEY! HAR-VEY! HAR-VEY!
Adams: I can do so happily knowing that RAGE has a positive future. It does, because you are LOOKING AT THAT FUTURE! My daughters; Tiffany and Tuppence. Let me tell you – no father could be prouder. HERE! Here is future!!
Deal: Harvey raises the hands of his daughters in victory!
Fans: A-DAMS! A-DAMS! A-DAMS! A-DAMS!
Deal: Now all three Adams are smiling. Both girls reach up on tip toes to kiss their father’s cheek.
Storm: Damn it. It’s so emotional – reminds me of the Silverstar family reunion.
Deal: We’ve just witnessed the end of an era and possibly the dawning of a new one. An impressive performance – In a handicap match it has to be remembered, but still – perhaps this IS an indicator of things to come. As to Harvey Adams, we wish him every success and happiness in whatever he decides to do next.
Storm: Too right! True Legends never die. Just ask Buddy Meyers.
Deal: And now it’s time to turn the dial, all the way to BRUTAL. Yes. It’s Bare Knuckles time.
Storm: Bring it on! Who doesn’t love some extreme violence with their corn flakes?
Stock: And NOW! Ladies and bloody Gents, it’s time for some serious bloody carnage as we put the RAGE Bare Knuckles Championship on the bloody line! Your challenger…..MONSTER BIG BLOODY TEL!!!
(Monster by Automatic plays as the fans start booing with Monster Big Tel walking to the ring with a purpose.)
Stock: And here is your reigning bloody champion…. for those of you of a delicate disposition, for those with a weak bloody heart and any children watching – look away NOW, because - Standing 5’10” in her stripper bloody heels and weighing in at 115 pounds – Here is – THE BOOTSLUT!
My Mind Still Speaks by Misery Loves Company hits and the curtain parts. Vile pulls out a large, wheeled suitcase. She stands it vertically in the middle of the ramp and then unzips it. The Bootslut crawls out. She pulls from the case a plastic bottle of cola. She shakes it frantically in time with the music, then opens it spraying the crowd who jeer and boo. Uncaring, The Bootslut rubs the beer bottle lasciviously against her pussy before raising it to her mouth to vulgarly lick the bottle and drink what remains. She then retrieves a pile of brown paper bags. To the massive boos of the crowd she struts down to the ring passing out bags to the ‘ugly’ fans so that they can put them on their hideous faces. She spits out the cola in a wild spray at the first fan to complain. Laughing, she moves on only to pause halfway to thrust her tits at some unsuspecting fan. She insults his manhood, hands him the last bag and then turns away to a chant of “ZIP IT!” from the crowd.
In entering the ring The Bootslut makes a point of sliding back and forth along the middle rope so that it rubs against her pussy before stepping in to grind her exposed ass against the turnbuckle. After which she strides over to the ref and grabs their groin only to quickly release the hold laughing at the ‘nothing’ that was there. Finally she takes to her corner.
Deal: As charming and sophisticated as ever.
Storm: I think she may be part fish.
Deal: I dread to ask….why?
Storm: They don’t wear clothes either.
Deal: Right. But there’s no escaping the fact that The Bootslut IS to all intents and purposes, naked. The few strategically places pieces of electrical tape that she’s “wearing” hardly qualify as clothing.
Storm: But she is wearing a hood!
Deal: Yeah, that can be zipped shut. Not the smartest choice. You have to believe that Stinker had a hand in all that.
Storm: OR – she really IS a slut: one that doesn’t eat all her corn flakes. They’re the worst.
Deal: Tom Nerison is our referee and he doesn’t look at all impressed with the Bootslut’s antics so far. Something tells me she’s going to need a LOT of antics tonight as Big Tel measures 6’1” and weighs in at a formidable 330 pounds. That’s almost three times the muscle that she has! Plus, while she is technically only giving away 3” in height, that’s only due to those ridiculously tall spiked heels. Without them, I guess she’d be about 5’4”. So no way does she have his reach. Still, she is totally ruthless, so if I were Tel, I wouldn’t underestimate her.
**DING**DING**
Deal: There’s the bell and Big Tell immediately charges. It’s a Running Clothesline that -
Storm: Misses! She ducked and rolled.
Deal: Luckily for her or this would have been a VERY short fight. Now Tel wastes no time. He spins around, growls at the naked girl and barrels forward once again.
Storm: He jumps, twists and -
Deal: Senton Bomb! NO! She again rolls aside.
Storm: Well, she sure ain’t running; not in them boots.
Deal: Tel picks himself up. His mood is NOT improving. He takes a more measured approach now, stalking her, using those long arms to full effect, seeking to cut off any escape. And she rolls FORWARDS! Forwards to slam a foot into his balls! And just listen to this place. The sound of groaning fills it.
Storm: Everyone felt that! Except Stinker – he’s cheering like crazy.
Deal: And not the Bootslut. Tel doubles. She rolls back and kicks straight up! A dagger-like heel stabs across his cheek!
Storm: He’s cut and it’s a nasty one!
Deal: Tel staggers back still doubled in pain from that savage kick to the vitals. The Bootslut stands, saunters forward and rolls her head around. That thick braid whirls around and – with a flick of the head she slams that weight at the end into the side of his head!
Storm: Right on the temple!
Deal: Tel stumbles. He drops to a knee. His arms flail to the side. I don’t think he even knows where he is right now, but a hand finds the ropes and he pulls himself towards them. The Bootslut calmly follows. She steps, spins and a Spinning kick rakes across his chest!
Storm: Those heels are pure evil! She cut him AGAIN! Yeah, much to Stinker’s delight.
Deal: Yes, Tel now has a long line seeping blood right across his chest. And she’s not finished! She spins again to – NO! It was a fake. Tel buys it bringing up both arms to block, but instead she stamps down! That spike heel goes right THROUGH the toe of his boot!
Storm: Let’s hope he’s part Dalgurnian and only has 3 toes, otherwise he just lost some.
Deal: Tel hops back. The Bootslut strikes again – Bellringer. Tel is stunned! She slides out between the ropes to walk along the apron. She slaps her bare ass and flicks off the fans before taking up position directly behind Big Tel at the corner and …
Storm: Tag Rope! She’s looped the tag rope around his neck!
Deal: And is now doing her absolute damnedest to strangle him! Tel is quickly turning red.
Storm: And not because he’s mad – which he probably is.
Deal: Tel is trying to pull the cord free, but she has it so tight that he simply cannot get his meaty fingers under it! He’s waning! He’s sinking down! Can she have totally DOMINATED and HUMILIATED Big Tel so quickly?
Storm: Sure looks that way to me. What was that you said underestimating? Every inter-galactic space pirate knows that you NEVER underestimate a naked girl with a hood on. It’s just not done.
Deal: I’ll just take your word for it.
Storm: You should!
Deal: Tel is dropping right down. He’s now sitting on the bottom rope and that seems to be the only thing that’s keeping upright. Well, that and the cord that’s cutting so deeply into his neck. Nerison raises an arm. It drops!
Storm: Probably because he’s stopped breathing. That’ll do it most times.
Deal: Again Nerison raises an arm – the other. And that….
Storm: Falls! He is DONE! TOAST! FINISHED! Let this be a lesson to the entire roster; no one messes with a naked girl that wears a hood!
Deal: I can’t believe it. Of all the ways I thought that this match would play out, this most assuredly, wasn’t one of them.
Storm: That’s because you didn’t consult me beforehand.
Deal: And now Nerison tries the arm one more time. If this falls, so will Big Tel. The Bootslut will release the cord and he’ll fall to lie there for the inevitable 10 count. He lifts the arm – AND IT SHOOTS UP AND BACK. He grabs Boots’ braid and drags her over the ropes! He slams her down onto the mat in front of him and then stamps down on her tits!
Storm: BIG target, and luckily he used his good foot.
Deal: Boots bounces, cringes and rolls away covering her breasts as Tel slumps back. That took everything he had and now he’s gulping in great lungfuls of air. You have to wonder if he regrets his choice now. Tel finished sixth in BOH and that permitted him to make a choice. He elected to face The Bootslut for the Bare Knuckles belt.
Storm: He should have taken that Double Jeopardy prize instead. At least then he’d still have all his toes.
Deal: The Bootslut gets up and asks Nerison to check her tits! He looks very uncertain. She presses herself against him and – SHOVES HIM - backwards into Tel!
Storm: No Disqualifications in Bare Knuckles, as Buddy Meyers always said.
Deal: As Tel pushes Nerison aside The Bootslut grabs the top rope and JUMPS to send both feet into Tel’s head!
Storm: He’ll be BLIND!
Deal: NO! Tel JUST squirms aside and then lunges to grab her by the throat. He pulls her in to – NO!! She knees him in the balls. Tel groans, but STILL somehow grabs HER groin to LIFT HER! Over the ropes he dumps her!
Storm: To bounce down off the apron. Lucky those big tits broke her fall.
Deal: Now Big Tel permits himself a grimace of pain. Two deep breaths and he’s good to go. Damn, that is one tough man. He’s completely ignoring all those cuts and bruises.
Storm: But he IS limping. Losing toes tends to do that though.
Deal: Now Boots gets back to her high heeled feet, but Tel drops down and snatches up a chair! She sees that and pulls an axe handle out from under the ring! Tel limps around. She can’t ruin; so even that pace is enough to catch her. Now he draws back, swings and -
Storm: BLAM!
Deal: She met the chair with the axe handle! It dented the chair! Oh, but Tel quickly reverses and slams the dented chair into her shoulder sending her crashing into the apron! She immediately pushes away from the apron – and gets clobbered across the back of the head! Down she goes.
Storm: Yeah, but only to all fours. She’s tough too.
Deal: Tel boots her in the ribs. That sends her almost UNDER the apron. She twists though and hammers the end of the axe handle down onto his injured foot! More blood spurts out! Tel howls in pain and hops back. Boots pulls herself fully out from the apron curtain and advances on Tel. She brings the handle back for a home run hit and – SWINGS!
Storm: BLAMMO!! That’s bigger than a BLAM, just in case you were wondering.
Deal: Tel met that swing with one of his own and it sends her axe handle spinning away. And the chair BREAKS! Tel casts it aside and limps forward to grab her by that braid. He hammers her head into the top of the barrier! She falls back – stunned. Tel SPITS on her – to cheers form the crowd. Seems they have a favorite and it’s not her.
Storm: Well, she is naked AND wearing a hood. That’s always a No-No.
Deal: Tel limps off – off to pull a table from under the ring. He slides it into the ring and it’s followed by a chair! The fans are getting real loud now, but LOOK! The Bootslut is back up and pulls a large bag from under the ring – a bag of -
Storm: Nails! Just look, some of them are poking through the bag!
Deal: Boots clambers back into the ring, bag in hand. Tel follows – with a bicycle chain in hand!
Storm: Nasty!
Deal: Very. The two unflinchingly head to the centre of the ring. Tel swings the chain!
Storm: Ducked!
Deal: Now she swings the bag! Tel sways back and the weight of the bag spins her around. It must be really difficult trying to keep your balance wearing heels like those.
Storm: And Tel whips her ass!
Deal: Blood flies! She spins around to again swing the bag- right into the side of Tel’s face!
Storm: What face???? She ripped most of it away!
Deal: The left side of Tel’s face is just a mask of blood now. You can see bits of flesh hanging off! And Tel slowly turns back to LASH her across the tits!
Storm: In fairness she was thrusting them in his direction.
Deal: They’re cut! More blood sprays around. And Tel swings again ripping a line across her stomach! A fourth! He pulls back for another, fourth strike that – NO!! She snaps out a kick! That stabs the knee! Tel’s leg buckles and he falls into -
Storm: - The bag of nails! She’s picking him apart – first the foot, now the knee! Hey, and Stinker is loving this.
Deal: And she’s paying a heavy price for it, but she determinedly swings that bag AGAIN – NO! Tel catches it! He shoves it forward into her face! I hope for her sake that the hood protected her. Oh, but Tel rips the bag out of her hands and tosses it aside. Now he wraps the bike chain around his fist and PUNCHES her in the side of the head! She’s down!
Storm: Just a lot. But hey! Look, she’s pushing back up.
Deal: And Tel grabs her head and slams his good knee into the side of it. That drops her! Nerison steps in for the count.
Nerison: 1 – 2 – 3
Storm: Well, Tel ain’t waiting around. He’s real busy setting up that table.
Nerison: 4 – 5 – 6
Deal: And not just that. He’s emptied the contents of that bag all over it!
Storm: Wow. Not just nails. There are tacks, screws, bolts, screwdrivers and ...is that a trowel?
Deal: It is. No wonder that bag did so much damage to Tel.
Nerison: 7 – 8 -
Deal: And she’s up! Boots shakes her head and snatches up the chair that Tel had pushed in. Tel turns from admiring his work.
Storm: It IS good work.
Deal: And gets to eat chair! Down he goes and she hammers away at his head – again and again! Now she pushes the end of the chair into his throat and LEANS on it. She’s standing ON him and those heels are really digging in!
Storm: She almost strangled him last time. Looks like she’s out to finish the job here.
Deal: Again Tel is turning all shades of red and purple and – oh! He reaches up to grab her by the tits and twists both savagely!
Storm: That’s her fault for having them almost in his face.
Deal: Tel continues to crush and twist. She shouts out in pain. She raises a foot to stamp down on his – NO! Tel twists to throw her sideways across the ring. He rolls over gagging and coughing. Boots meanwhile rolls onto her knees and then slowly straightens. Those boobs of hers sure have taken a battering tonight. But Tel is still struggling for breath. She approaches. Spin Kick! That pointed toe stabs into the side of his head. He drops and she….oh no.
Storm: She is sitting on his face!
Deal: With her legs trapping his arms. Looks like she doesn’t a repetition of what just happened. Tel is thrashing, trying to get free, but she leans right over his head giving him no ready target. Still Tel tries. He – ROLLS! Tel rolls her over, but she’s like a limpet, refusing to let go! Tel rolls again and – stops. He’s out of breath! She may have done it here. Slowly she releases and |Nerison starts to count.
Nerison: 1 – 2 – 3
Storm: What a way to go. I’m betting Big Tel never expected this.
Nerison: 4 – 5 – 6
Deal: I doubt it. But look, his breathing has been relentlessly targeted all fight. He’s a big man that needs a LOT of oxygen and The Bootslut has repeatedly restricted that.
Nerison: 7 – 8 – 9
Deal: What a match and what a finish. The Bootslut retains in remarkable fashion to –
Nerison: TE’-
Deal: NO! Tel throws an arm up! Boots can’t believe it. She telling Nerison that – well, I won’t repeat her words. Let’s just say she’s questioning his ability to count.
Storm: Well, it WAS real close.
Deal: She’s livid about this and is letting Nerison know it. And Tel! He fires a forearm up between her legs, lifting her off her feet! As she lands he pulls her in – Backbreaker! He turns her over for a Gut Buster! He staggers back, gathering more air, more energy. Boots slowly peels herself up off the mat.
Storm: She’s still in better shape than him.
Deal: Tel swings his good foot! A boot under the jaw sends her spinning back across the ring! Now he limps over to grab her. He pulls her in and – NO! Eye rake! Now she slithers behind him to loop her long braid around his neck!
Storm: More choking! Hey, it’s a tactic that’s definitely paid off. No way can Big Tel survive another throttling.
Deal: I think that you’re right and so does Tel. He’s frantically back-pedalling, even with that bad foot. He crushes her into a corner, pulls out and backs in sharply – and again! Still she clings on.
Storm: Four! FIVE! SIX!!! that did it.
Deal: Bi Tel stumbles forward again struggling for air and just LOOK at all the marks around his blood stained neck! It looks like he’s been HUNG – repeatedly! But those crushing body blocks seem to have winded The Bootslut too. It looks like a matter of who recovers the fastest.
Storm: She’s up!
Deal: He’s up! Boots steps in and swing a boot at his balls! CAUGHT! Tel catches it and pulls her in for a short arm clothesline – using the leg. Boots almost falls, but Tel pulls her back in. Head Butt! Blood sprays but Tel doesn’t care. Now he – CHOKESLAMS her! He stamps on her gut and then pulls her up and over with an Arm Drag!
Storm: That’ll leave a stain for sure.
Deal: Tel seems to be working on pure adrenaline right now. Honestly, I’m not sure how he’s still standing and The Bootslut just keeps getting back up, no matter what he does to her. OH! Tel slumps. He drops to a knee. Looks like that adrenaline just evaporated. Boots senses her chance. Pulls herself up and starts to roll her head. Just look at that weight spinning around. That is going to do some serious damage when it hits!
Storm: Yeah, that thing is EVIL.
Deal: In she steps to – CHAIR! Tel snatches the chair up and SWINGS it! To smash her in the head! She drops. Tel crawls over and … damn.
Storm: Wow.
Deal: He just closed the zips! Now The Bootslut can’t effectively speak and certainly can’t see!
Crowd: ZIP IT! ZIP IT! ~clap-clap-clap~ ZIP IT! ZIP IT! ~clap-clap-clap~
Storm: Well, in my expert opinion I’d have to say that that is going to make matters harder for her.
Deal: Tel links his hands high overhead and slams them down onto her battered and bleeding chest!
Storm: He may have broken some ribs there!
Deal: Now Tel stands. He pulls her up and – POWERBOMB! Boots doesn’t know where she is right now. She fumbling,. Trying to find the zipper and Tel is immediately back at her. Up she goes – Hesitation Suplex!
Storm: Straight through the table – tacks, nails, screws, bolts and those other tools! Stuff flies all over!
Deal: And he follows that with a big chair shot to the head! And he’s not finished! He lifts her up and just LOOK at all that stuff embedded into her flesh! Monster Lock straight back down onto the chair, the nails and ruined table! He stamps HARD on her head! Now he staggers bent – totally spent. He drops to a knee as Nerison counts.
Nerison: 1 – 2 – 3
Storm: Hmm… looks to me like she’s definitely not moving. Of course she could be playing possum. Apparently naked women in hoods do that a lot. That’s what Neil Puller says.
Nerison: 4 – 5 – 6
Deal: Those were brutal, savage hits. I don’t see how anyone could survive those.
Nerison: 7 – 8 – 9
Deal: And let’s not forget that she’s still effectively blindfolded, but Stinker is telling her to “stop bloody messin’ about and get back up”.
Deal: Lots of sympathy there then.
Nerison: TEN!!!!
**DING**DING**DING**
Stock: Ladies and bloody Gents, your bloody WINNER and NEW RAGE BARE KNUCKLES CHAMPION!! - MONSTER BIG BLOODY TEL!!!!
Deal: A popular winner. He seems to have a gift for ending Bare Knuckles reigns. I believe he did the same to Nightwalker.
Storm: Yep, that’s what Neil Puller said too.
Deal: Tel holds up the belt and takes in the cheers of the crowd. Oh, but as he turns the knee buckles and he winces. He looks down on the battered and bloody form of the Bootslut – who is just starting to move again. She rolls onto her knees and HE BATTERS HER WITH THE BELT!
Storm: And she’s down again!
Deal: Now Tel angrily pries that weight from her hair, holds it in his hand to – close the hand into a fist and punch her in the jaw!
Storm: Yeah see how much she likes it!
Deal: And now he peels her backwards to get a better hold of – THE HOOD! Big Tel is looking to unmask The Bootslut!
Storm: Quite right too! I told you – I told you: never trust a naked lady in a hood.
Deal: Stinker is telling his Security team to step in and stop him, but they are rather spread out and not currently close to the ring. Getting that hood off is proving REALLY difficult – so Tel uses …. TIN SNIPS! He’s cut through the tube at the top that holds her hair and then peels the whole thing down!
Storm: Huh. That can’t be right.
Deal: WHAT!? It’s Kristal Ball! I don’t believe it. Stinker has used that girl under her own name and then masked her to ALSO COMPETE as La Reina Corazon – aka Cora AND as The Bootslut! This has the fans VERY upset! They’d been CHEERING for Kristal and Cora and HATING The Bootslut – only to find - IT’S THE SAME PERSON!
Storm: Wild. Stinker claims THREE salaries for the same girl.
Deal: No wonder we never saw all three at the same time! Not that Big Tel cares. He pulls her up by that braid to show the fans exactly who it is and what happens to people who get in his way! Now he drops her like so much dirty laundry and limps out of the ring.
Storm: By GAWD! As Neil puller would say.
Deal: Year 22 is certainly not short on shocks and surprises and I’m sure that there are even more to come.
Storm: And they’ll probably be coming once the trash is cleared out of the ring.
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DEAL: Fans it is now time for the RAGE Gauntlet Tag Title Match as we see history-making champions Thee Storm, the duo of Lady Giant and Crazy Jenna taking on the team of “Action” Jay Jackson and Gemini, who find themselves challenging thanks to their placing in the Bouts of Honor.
STORM: While both teams might be loved by the crowd, it’ll be up to one to show that killer instinct to leave with the titles.
DEAL: Let’s go to the ring for our introductions!
*STOCK: This bloody match is scheduled for one bloody fall and is for the bloody RAGE Gauntlet Tag Titles! Introducing the challengers, they are the team of “ACTION” JAY JACKSON AND GEMINI!!!
(The fans erupt into cheers as Back In The Game by Airbourne begins to play while the numbers 1, 2, 5, 10, 100, 1000 and higher appear on a rolling counter that increases in speed the higher the numbers get. Eventually the numbers stop counting and the counter explodes on the RAGE-Vision replaced by the words WELCOME TO THE BUDDY LIST with the Yin-Yang symbol behind it. This then merges into the opening guitar riff of “Ain’t No Love in Oklahoma” By Luke Combs.
A series of explosions go off by the entrance way, leaving a large cloud of smoke behind. As the smoke disappears the duo of Gemini and Jackson are greeted with a thunderous pop from the fans and begins heading towards the ring. They are accompanied by Homeless Don and make their way to the ring, exchanging words of strategy as they climb in. Each takes a turnbuckle and raise their arms as the fans continue to cheer.)
*STOCK: And their opponents…
(The arena goes black. Lightning strikes and the thunder BOOMS.)
*STOCK:Ladies and bloody gentlemen now entering the arena Crazy Jenna and Lady Giant. Together they are the history bloody making TCW AND RAGE heavyweight tag team champions....THEE STORM!!!!
(FANS GIVE A HUGE POP!!! Thee Storm stalks slowly to the ring. Both women climb to the top of opposite corners they call their lighthouses. They cheer on their fans. Thee Storm climbs down and readies for the match to begin.)
**DING**DING**
DEAL: Here we go!! Jenna and Jackson start things off, and it’s speed versus speed right out of the gate with these two. Jackson takes Jenna down with a crisp arm drag, Jenna pops up and answers with a lightning-fast headscissors. Jackson flips through, lands on his feet, and the two freeze for half a second and you can tell there’s a bit of respect there, and the fans reward both with a huge pop.
STORM: Looks like Gemini is calling for the tag though, and Jackson obliges. Giant offers a tag to Jenna, but Jenna seems to say in a minute. Giant smiles and nods, and in steps Gemini.
DEAL: Jenna lashes out with a kick, and Gemini takes a few, but he absorbs Jenna’s kicks, checks one, and sweeps her leg out from under her. Jenna scrambles to her feet while Gemini attempts an armbar, but Jenna avoids it, rolls, and dives to her corner, making the tag, and in comes Giant!
STORM: Jenna might be speed, but with Lady Giant in, now the power game begins. Lady Giant bulldozes Gemini with a shoulder block that sends him down to the mat. She hauls him up for a delayed vertical suplex, holding him aloft as the crowd counts along before slamming him down. Cover, one.. two… but that’s it says referee Terry Dale.
DEAL: Both get to their feet and Gemini delivers a few kicks, keeping Lady Giant at range, but then she is able to slip a kick and lock up, headlock on Gemini, Gemini whips her into the ropes. Gemini goes for a leapfrog but that’s a pretty big ask, and instead he’s caught by Lady Giant and dumped with an overhead belly-to-belly suplex!
STORM: Gemini lands hard and the fans applaud the move by Giant, but there’s also a contingent behind Gemini, and he gets to a knee holding his lower back, but he’s close to the corner, and in tags Jackson. A quick tag and Gemini steps to the apron as Homeless Don asks about his back.
DEAL: Jackson rushes in, tries to chop the giant down with leg kicks and quick strikes, but Lady Giant catches him mid-leap and throws him into the corner. A series of chops in the corner and Giant tags Jenna. Giant keeps Jackson in the corner as Jenna runs to a corner, charges the ropes, leaps off the center rope as Giant moves, and Jenna hits a springboard crossbody splash in the corner on Jackson!
STORM: Jackson stumbles out and Jenna cradles, one… two… kickout! Innovative offense by Jenna, and Jackson is down. Jenna brings him up, but Jackson with a quick fireman’s carry and then, as Jenna jumps to her feet, he takes her with another, but then flips into a bridge, one… two… kickout by Jenna!
DEAL: Both pop to their feet and now Jackson with a wristlock. Jenna cartwheels out, tries to hit a low dropkick. but Jackson sidesteps it. Jackson attempts an elbow drop, rolled out by Jenna who pops to her feet, standing moonsault finds nothing but the mat! Jackson runs the ropes, blind tag by Gemini.
STORM: Jackson with a clothesline attempt, ducked by Jenna, but then she runs right into a knee lift from Gemini! Jackson off the ropes and hits a flying forearm to the back of Jenna’s head, sending her right into Gemini’s snap roundhouse kick!
DEAL: Jenna goes down and Gemini with the cover, one… two… kickout! Gemini locks in a heel hold and Jenna is in the middle of the ring, but she’s trying to get to Lady Giant. Lady Giant is able to cut the distance with her height, but not enough to get the tag. Jenna though is refusing to give in and Gemini lets the heel hold go, pulls her up to her feet by her leg, then snaps to the mat with a dragon screw!
STORM: Gemini grapevines the leg once again and Jenna is in trouble. Jenna again tries to pull herself across the mat but Gemini is able to keep her grounded. Gemini again pulls her up, and he’s thinking another dragon screw, but this time Jenna leaps up at him - catches an enzugiri!
DEAL: Gemini drops to a knee and Jenna lands on the mat, then kicks both her feet up catching Gemini flush in the chin! Gemini goes down and Jenna gets to her feet, favoring her leg but makes the tag! Lady Giant is in and bulldozes down Gemini with a shoulder tackle! Gemini gets up and Giant with a clothesline. She rushes across the ring and nails Jackson with a forearm!
STORM: Lady Giant trying to clean house and Gemini is getting back up, Lady Giant runs the ropes, and nearly decapitates him with a boot! Cover and Dale is in position, one… two… but Gemini get the shoulder up.
DEAL: Quick tag out to Jenna as Giant whips Gemini into the ropes, bearhug by Giant and Jenna hits a springboard dropkick! Jackson comes in and eats a short-arm headbutt from Giant! Cover by Jenna, one… two… but Gemini kicks out! Quick tag out to Lady Giant again and now Giant comes in body slams him. Giant with a cover, one… two… but Gemini kicks out.
STORM: Lady Giant brings Gemini up, whips him into the ropes, but then ducks her head on the way back and Gemini with a leap frog, hits the ropes, and leaps with double knees into the chest of Lady Giant! Lady Giant gets knocked back and Gemini follows up with a shotgun dropkick that sends her tumbling through the ropes and to the outside.
DEAL: Gemini runs the ropes and leaps over, rolling plancha onto Giant on the outside! Giant hits the guardrail and Gemini quickly pops to his feet, because Jenna is in, runs the ropes, and suicide dive!! She nailed Gemini and now all three are down on the outside.
STORM: Jackson waits for Jenna to get to her feet and as she does, he runs and leaps off the apron, taking her down with a clothesline. All four competitors are on the outside as Jackson gets to his feet and grabs Lady Giant, rolling her in.
DEAL: He helps Gemini up and Gemini climbs in, and he makes the tag to Jackson. Jackson goes up top and Giant gets to her feet, Gemini hits a standing dropkick while Jackson comes off the top with a missile dropkick! Giant is down and Jackson covers, one… two… but Giant kicks out!
STORM: Meanwhile, Crazy Jenna is making her way over to her corner, and Jackson brings Giant up, swinging neckbreaker. Cover by Jackson, one… two… but Jenna breaks it up, stomping on his back. Jackson gets to his feet as Jenna goes back to her corner, and now both teams are not so much in the “we’re all friends” mindset.
DEAL: All four know there’s gold on the line, Storm. Jackson runs the ropes and goes for a flying crossbody on Giant as she gets to a knee, but Giant catches him! What strength by Giant and she has Jackson up and is carrying him around the ring. Tag by Jenna who climbs to the top rope and hits a diving crossbody to the back of her own partner, bringing Jackson down in a powerslam!!
STORM: That’s definitely a way to add some extra “umph” to the move. Giant rolls out of the ring and Jenna rolls on top of Jackson. One… two… Gemini breaks it up by pulling Jenna off!
DEAL: Jenna pulls Jackson up and whips him into the turnbuckle. Jenna charges in with a meteora double knees into Jackson, and then Jenna whips him again across the ring. She charges again, but this time Jackson moves and she collides with the corner, stumbles out, and Jackson with a huge German suplex! He gets up on his toes and he’s got the bridge, one… two… but Jenna rolls her shoulder up!
STORM: Both are down on the mat and now the crowd is on their feet for both teams. The crowd is cheering for both Jenna and Jackson, both partners trying to rally their teammate. Jenna dives to tag in Giant, Jackson dives to tag in Gemini!
DEAL: Gemini and Giant meet in the middle of the ring and Giant with a sidewalk slam! She hooks the leg, one… two… but Gemini kicks out! Giant pulls up Gemini and says it’s over, and she goes for her powerbomb! She’s got Gemini up, but he hits an elbow to her forehead and snaps back, hitting a huirricanrana that sends her headfirst into the corner!
STORM: An innovative counter to what very well could have been the ending blow of the match, Deal.
DEAL: Gemini rushes in and unloads with a rapid-fire combo—low kick, palm strike, a spinning back fist—but Lady Giant is held up by the turnbuckle and won’t go down. Gemini steps back and hits a spinning heel kick and that brings her down, and right into a Gemini roll up. One… two… thre… no! Lady Giant kicks out!
STORM: Gemini doesn’t let up though and as Giant gets up, he hits his “Face the Truth” codebreaker variation! Giant pinwheels her arms as she goes down and Gemini covers with Dale in position! One… two… thre… NO! Jenna breaks it up!
DEAL: That was very close to being a Three!
STORM: Yes it was, and Jenna knows it. Jenna’s trying to cheer Giant on, but Gemini knows that he has an opening. He pulls Giant up and hooks her, looks like he’s thinking “Reality Check!” He’s got Giant up, but her height is definitely making it awkward.
DEAL: Lady Giant delivers an elbow to the side of the head, drops behind Gemini, and then makes the tag to Jenna! Lady Giant falls through the middle and top rope to the outside as Jenna comes off the ropes with a springboard forearm!! She catches Gemini and goes for the cover, one… two… but Jackson with the save!
STORM: Jackson pulled Jenna off and saved the match for his team, but as he goes to the apron he’s caught with a dropkick from Jenna, knocking him off the apron!
DEAL: Jackson is on the floor, so is Giant, and now Jenna connects with a knee lift, and she doubles Gemini over, she’s going for her run-up bulldog in the corner, but Gemini is able to block it! He’s got her up for a belly-to-back suplex, but instead she rolls down his back.
STORM: Gemini turns around, boot to the stomach, and she’s hooked him for the DDT!
DEAL: She spikes Gemini and it could be over, but instead, Gemini lifts her like he’s going for a Northern Lights, but reaches out and tags Jackson as he makes it to the apron! Gemini spins around with Jenna in his grip and Jackson leaps… “LIGHTS, CAMERA, ACTION” OFF THE TOP ROPE!!
STORM: Good lord she never saw it coming!!
DEAL: Jackson with the cover as Gemini charges the ring and cuts off Lady Giant! One… two… THREE!!! WE HAVE NEW RAGE GAUNTLET TAG CHAMPS!!
**DING**DING**DING**
*STOCK: Ladies and bloody Gentlemen… the winners of this match… AND NEW RAGE GAUNTLET TAG CHAMPIONS… GEMINI AND “ACTION” JAY JACKSON!!!
STORM: I can’t believe this, Deal!
DEAL: Jay Jackson and Gemini used an opening and just a small quick counter to capture the Tag Titles! Terry Dale hands the new champions their titles while Lady Giant checks on Crazy Jenna. Jackson and Gemini have knocked off Thee Storm in a classic, high-impact, high speed encounter here tonight! Jenna is pulling herself up and the former champs are looking at the new champs… and extend their hands!
STORM: Oh great, now I really can’t believe this.
DEAL: All four competitors shake hands, and what a great sign of respect! Jenna and Giant applaud the new champs as they leave the ring, and Gemini and Jackson each take a corner, titles in hand, to celebrate this huge win!!
Deal: Our next match is a match paid for by Rich Mason Promotions and is taking place in Saudi Arabia as Superstar Steve Hogar is coming out of retirement one last time to take on a bitter rival of his, Kip Kutler. The fans here in attendance at MSG will be watching on the RAGE Vision.
Storm: The origins of this match go back over a decade when both men were a part of Mason Inc. Steve Hogar was the wily veteran and Kip Kutler was a young rising star at the time. They had serious heat that exploded after Hogar's departure from the group and they have had heat ever since.
Deal: Let's not forget that, until recently, Kip Kutler was BLACKLISTED from this industry for YEARS, and Steve Hogar bashed him on numerous occasions. When Kutler returned, Steve Hogar was one of the individuals that Kutler called out. Kutler used his past relationship with Rich Mason to lure Hogar out of retirement.
Storm: Kutler heard what Steve Hogar said about him, and you know what? Kutler has had things to say about Hogar as well.
Deal: Tonight is the night that they settle their differences, once and for all.
Storm: This will be Steve Hogar's last match - win, lose, or draw. Each of these participants will earn ONE MILLION DOLLARS just to participate in this match.
Deal: The winner will receive a percentage of tonight's gate, and there was a sell out with over 60,000 tickets being sold. Let's go to the ring!
*Ring Announcer (in both Arabic and English): This match is a FIGHT TO THE FINISH! There are NO RULES, NO DISQUALIFICATION, and NO COUNT OUTS! Introducing first, from Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA, he weighs in at 250 pounds, he is SUPERSTAR STEVE HOGAR!
("Hellraiser" by Ozzy Osbourne plays as Hogar makes his way to the ring. He receives a mixed reaction, but more boos than cheers. Hogar ignores the fans as he has a businesslike look on his face. Hogar is dressed in his wrestling attire - black trunks and a red Superstar t-shirt.)
Deal: Hogar is not very popular here tonight.
Storm: Kip Kutler has been throwing out a lot of accusations. One of those accusations is that Hogar is a DRUNK.
Deal: While Hogar has had issues with alcohol in the past, including two DUI arrests, he claims that he has been clean for some time.
Storm: The question is.....did Hogar have enough time to prepare for this match?
Deal: He claims that he did. He said that he was in "fighting shape" even before this match was signed, and while he's not in the "best" shape of his life, he's in good enough shape to beat Kutler or so he claims. He might have an uphill battle, because as we've seen, Kutler is in peak condition.
Storm: There's no doubt about that. Kutler quickly asserted himself in the main event scene after his return to RAGE and he has much to lose if Hogar manages to defeat him.
Deal: Hogar began his career in Japan in the early 90s and made his US debut in the UWF in November, 1996.
Storm: I remember that night!
Deal: Hogar was brought to the UWF by Rich Mason to team with Dan Williams against two of the top wrestlers at the time, Shawn Hart and Fury. Fury turned on Shawn Hart and Mason Inc. was born. Mason and Hogar have had their ups and downs over the years, sometimes as teammates and other times as enemies.
Storm: Rich Mason recently claimed that he pulled Hogar out of poverty again.
Deal: That may be an exaggeration but Hogar was no doubt lured by the money. That might explain some of the fans' disdain toward him.
*Ring Announcer (in both Arabic and English): And his opponent, hailing from Toronto, Ontario Canada and weighing in at 280 pounds here is The Canadian Destroyer... "THE NEW AGE ICON"... KIP KUTLER!!!
"The prophecy has been fulfilled!"
"This is his time"
"His Destiny Awaits"
(A siren can be heard softly building up with a guitar and lamb bag drum beat. The TCW Tron lights up to the image Kutler standing with his head down and then an image appears of him walking forward."Stricken" by Disturbed hits the PA system and Kip walks out from behind the curtain, and stops at the top of the stage. He holds his arms out to the sides, and spins once around, allowing the fans to soak in his essence. He stands while the chorus of the song begins.He walks down the ramp, yelling back at the fans who are shouting at him. Once he reaches the ring, Kip hops up onto the apron on his knee, letting his other leg hang loosely, as he pulls his sunglasses off, and tosses them into the crowd. He quickly lifts his leg and slips it through the ropes, straddling the middle rope for a moment, before completely getting in the ring. Kip quickly turns and climbs up onto the second turnbuckle, and he holds his arms out again, and tilts his head back, letting everyone bask in his presence for a moment. He takes a long stare of the crowd looking through them before heading back to the middle of the ring, awaiting his opponent's arrival.)
Storm: Kip Kutler has arrived and he means business!
Deal: He has a look on his face that can burn through lead. He looks like a man on a mission.
Storm: Kutler is now staring down Hogar and he suddenly cracks up laughing. This causes Hogar to take a step toward him, but the referee gets in between to restrain Hogar. This will not be a friendly scientific match. Both of these men are out for blood.
Deal: Both of these men look eager to get started. The ref is already at work, trying to keep them in their respective corners as they bark insults at each other.
Storm: You can cut the tension with a knife. The hatred between these two is out of this world.
Deal: Joining Kutler and Hogar in Saudi Arabia is Rich Mason, the promoter of this match.
(Cut to the skybox where Mason is seated with an entourage. The bald 70 something year old Mason is wearing a suit and has his usual poker face.)
Deal: Mason made sure that his name was all over that ring.
Storm: He obviously sold some advertising!
(The middle of the ring has an ad for Corona Beer. There are smaller ads for Nike, Monster Energy, DraftKings, and HBO. There is also a "Rich Mason Promotions" emblem. The turnbuckles all have "Mason" on them. There is a banner that says "RAGE: Pro Wrestling Generation" and "Rich Mason Promotions" in the background.)
Deal: Is this Rich Mason's response to Mason International's rebranding? He walked away from his own company early this year and disappeared for quite some time, only to return to RAGE of all places upon request of Kip Kutler.
Storm: No doubt Mason will be making a handsome profit from this match. Whenever there is money to be made, Mason is right there.
Deal: This match is unsanctioned. It is being brought to you as a joint venture between RAGE, Rich Mason Promotions, and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Storm: Let's remind the people why this match is taking place in Saudi Arabia and not the US.
Deal: Steve Hogar was not able to get cleared by ANY state athletic commission in the United States.
Storm: They went to every state?
Deal: I don't know about that, but they did go to Hogar's home state of Wisconsin and the state of Mississippi, which is one of the most lenient states for approval, and he was denied in both places.
Storm: If he couldn't get cleared in Mississippi, you have to wonder how long he will be able to last tonight. It may not be a question as to who wins this match as much as it's a question as to how long this match lasts.
Deal: All indications point to this being a short match.
Storm: Vegas has Hogar being a +900 underdog in this match.
Deal: The two are in the center of the ring as the ref explains the rules.....
Storm: What rules?
Deal: The ref tells them to shake hands. Kutler laughs and Hogar shakes his head in disgust.
**DING**DING**
Deal: Kutler and Hogar are face-to-face and they are mouthing off to each other and they lock up. Kutler gets the early advantage and punches Hogar in the face! He hits him again and again! Hogar hits Kutler back with some fists of his own! Kutler responds with his own flurry of punches and Hogar goes down!
Storm: Down goes Hogar! Down goes Hogar!
Deal: Kutler follow up with kicks and stomps to the face of Steve Hogar. Kutler is yelling at Hogar as he punishes him. Hogar tries to break free, but Kutler with some more stomps.
Storm: He won't give Hogar an opening!
Deal: Hogar tries to spring up, but Kutler with a kick right to the chin and Hogar goes down again! Kutler follows it up with more kicks and punches.
Storm: This is not gonna be a scientific match.
Deal: Not at all! Kutler is telling Hogar to "give it up" as he continues the beating. He has Hogar at the edge of the ring and shoves him to the outside with his foot! Hogar is on the outside and Kutler runs up to the top rope and he comes CRASHING down on Hogar with a flying bodypress! Kutler is now SMASHING Hogar's head against the steel steps!
Storm: Hogar is getting SLAUGHTERED out there!
Deal: Kutler is NOT letting up as he he SMASHES Hogar's head into the steel steps for the tenth time. That man has had NUMEROUS concussions in his long for God's sake! Kutler throws Hogar right into the guard rail and he continues his assault!
Storm: There are no count outs and no disqualifications.
Deal: Kutler has one foot on Hogar's neck as he grabs a chair and pushes it right into Hogar's gut, knocking the wind out of him!
(Cut to Rich Mason, in the skybox, who is lighting up a cigar.)
Deal: Rich Mason is obviously enjoying this.
Storm: Now we can see why Hogar wasn't cleared by ANY state athletic commission. This man is in NO condition to be wrestling. Somebody needs to stop this match before he suffers permanent damage.
Deal: Kutler is NOT letting up! He just face slammed Hogar right into the chair! Is the man still conscious?
Storm: Remember this is a 55 year old man who has not wrestled in a number of years. How much punishment can he take?
Deal: Kutler throws Hogar into the side of the ring, shoulder-first. He scoops up Hogar and tosses him onto the ring apron.
(Kutler raises his arms to a crowd pop.)
Deal: Kutler is tearing Hogar apart and these fans are loving it.
Storm: These fans are bloodthirsty! They want BLOOD!
Deal: They're getting blood as Hogar already has a cut. Kutler pulls Hogar up and look at at that! Hogar is swinging his fists and connects! I'm not sure if Hogar even knows where he's at, but he has some fight left in him. Kutler fires back and Hogar responds with a flurry of punches and Kutler is PISSED! Kutler with an uppercut and a superkick and Hoger goes down like a stack of bricks!
Storm: The Saudi fans are really getting into this.
Deal: Hogar is in trouble as Kutler is now ripping off the turnbuckle bad. He said that he's done taking it easy on him, that it's time to take the gloves off. Hogar is moving and trying to make his way up. Kutler is standing in front of him and appears to be aiming ANOTHER superkick, right to the face, and Hogar goes down again!
(Kutler flips off Hogar)
*Kutler: Take that Hogarbage!
Storm: This is not looking good for Hogar. Does he have ANY fight left in him?
Deal: I don't know, but Kutler is continuing his assault. More kicks to the face and to the gut. Kutler comes off the ropes and nails him with a legdrop. Kutler grabs Hogar's head and slams it into the mat! Kutler goes up to the second rope and hits a double axe handle.
Storm: Kutler is out to punish Hogar.....just like he said he would!
Deal: Hogar is already cut open and Kutler is making an example out of him. Kutler pulls Hogar toward the corner post and SLAMS Hogar's leg into the post!
Storm: Is that the leg with the bad knee that he once had surgery on?
Deal: I'm afraid it is. Kutler seems to have done his homework as he knows exactly what to target. Kutler does it again and again!
*Kutler (yelling): What do you have to say now HOGARBAGE?!
Storm: I'm guessing we won't see a handshake at the end of this one.
Deal: These two have despised each other for many years, dating back to when both of them were in Mason International. Kutler wraps Hogar's legs around the cornerpost and puts him in a figure four leglock. With little exception, this match has been ALL Kutler.
Storm: This isn't a match. This is an EXECUTION....and these bloodthirsty people are loving it!
(Cut to the skybox where Mason continues to smoke his cigar. Kutler walks around the corner and grabs a microphone.)
Storm: Rich Mason is loving it too. Kutler is back in the ring and he's has a microphone with him.
*Kutler: DO YOU QUIT HOGARBAGE?! Are you ready to QUIT?!
(Kutler holds up the mic to Hogar's mouth and his voice is muffled but a "No" comes out)
Storm: That sounds like a no.
(Kutler laughs and tosses the mic aside as he resumes the punishment.)
Storm: Kutler gave him a chance to quit and he REFUSED!
Deal: Kutler is on the top rope and nails Hogar with a flying elbow! He covers, 1......2.......and Kutler bounces up!
Storm: What?
Deal: Kutler sprung up before the ref counts to three.
Storm: And he's laughing!
(Kutler laughs as he resumes punishing Hogar.)
Storm: You can't say he's not living up to his word. He said he's gonna end Hogar and that's exactly what he's looking to do! Hogar is NOT prepared for what Kutler has in store for him.
Deal: Sadly you may be right. Hogar has been outwrestled and outbrawled. He's been overpowered and outmaneuvered. Kutler is in FIRM control of this match as he has Hogar in a chokehold.
(Hogar is gagging and there is some blood streaming down his face.)
Storm: They need to stop this match before somebody gets killed.
Deal: The ref doesn't seem to have any intention to stop this match. Kutler throws Hogar into that exposed turnbuckle and Hogar goes down again! Kutler with a SHOULDER BREAKER!
Storm: That's Hogar's bad shoulder, isn't it!
Deal: Hogar did have surgery on his right shoulder years ago and Kutler appears to be attempting to dislocate it as he places him in an armbar and turns it into a chicken wing! Hogar is screaming in pain as Kutler has that hold locked in and Kutler is laughing manically!
Storm: He looks like he wants to rip Hogar's shoulder out of it's socket!
Deal: Hogar continues to scream in pain!
Storm: This man is in trouble!
Deal: I think you're right! Hogar is in some serious pain as Kutler appears to be having the time of his life. Wait a minute, Kutler just released the hold and let Hogar's body fall to the mat.
Storm: What a nice guy!
Deal: Kutler scoops Hogar right back up and puts him in a Krippling Kutler Cross Face! This could be it! The ref is asking Hogar if he gives up and he REFUSES!
Storm: You know Kutler wants Hogar to give up. He doesn't care about scoring a pinfall. He wants Hogar to CRY UNCLE!
Deal: Kutler has Hogar locked into that finishing hold as Hogar continues to scream in agonizing pain. This man does not just want to win. He wants to humiliate Hogar.
Storm: Hogar wanted to humiliate him, but it's not working out that way.
Deal: Indeed it's not. SOMEBODY needs to stop this thing! It's not a match, it's a....
(Cut to Rich Mason, who appears to be enjoying himself as he eats appetizers.)
Storm: Rich Mason seems to be enjoying this.
Deal: Of course he would. Kip Kutler just said he's giving Hogar one more chance to quit but Hogar REFUSES to quit!
Storm: I bet Hogar is regretting signing up for this. I don't care how much money he's making from this fight, it won't be enough to cover his medical bills.
(The referee grabs Hogar's arm and lets it drop.)
Deal: For Hogar's sake, I hope he has insurance. Kutler just released the hold!
Storm: Why did he do that?!
Deal: He doesn't seem to be ready for the match to end.
Storm: This is no longer a wrestling match. This is a MASSACRE.
Storm: Kutler is now setting Hogar up for the Kutting Edge! AND HE HITS IT!
Deal: What a DEVASTATING MOVE! He covers for the cover and then thinks twice. He's setting Hogar up for ANOTHER Kutting Edge!
Storm: HOLY SHIT!
Deal: Kutler cover again, 1.....2......NO! Kutler just pulled up Hogar's shoulder!
Storm: What?! He had this match won!
Deal: It sure looked like it. He's back on his feet and kicking Hogar again and again with that boot of his. Is that not enough punishment?!
Storm: Kutler is enjoying this! It's like he's having the time of his life out there.
Deal: I could see teaching Hogar a lesson as Hogar has said some things that upset Kutler but this getting out of control. The referee isn't doing anything.
Storm: He counted, didn't he?
Deal: He didn't warn Kutler.
Storm: There are no rules! That's what Hogar agreed to, right?
Deal: He did. Kutler is now VERBALLY ABUSING a bloodied and Hogar in what has been a COMPLETELY one-sided match! Kutler is now slapping Hogar around and he SPITS RIGHT IN HIS FACE!
Storm: Ha!
(The crowd starts to boo Kutler, who appears to be having the time of his life.)
Storm: Listen to these fans.
Deal: They see what's going on here as Kutler is continuing to add insult to injury as he smashes Hogar's head into the mat again and again. This man has had NUMEROUS concussions in his career! SOMEBODY STOP THIS MATCH! Kutler is like a man POSSESSED as he yells out "Hogarbage" and continues assaulting the man with elbows to the face. Kutler goes upstairs again and comes crashing down with a flying bodypress! 1......2......and again Kutler lifts up Hogar. Kutler could have walked away with the win several times already and he REFUSES to finish Hogar off.
Storm: The man can barely move! Hogar is NOT in ring condition. He has NO BUSINESS being in there and has been EXPOSED....just like Kutler said he would.
Deal: Kutler is toying with the man at this point. Kutler with a curb stomp! No cover! And now Kutler is going back upstairs and he sits on the top rope as he points to Hogar and laughs!
(Kutler looks around and laughs as much of the crowd has turned against him. He waves to Rich Mason, who is watching intently from the skybox.)
Storm: Kutler is taking a breather. It's like he's wearing himself out by all this punishment he is dishing out
Deal: The man has lost it. I can see sending Hogar a message, but Kutler is taking this TOO FAR and somebody is gonna get seriously injured or worse!
Storm: Hogar NEVER should have accepted this match. It's obvious that the man is not in ring-shape. Kutler TOLD YOU ALL what he was gonna do but nobody believed him.
Deal: Kutler with a flying elbowdrop! Again, no cover.
Storm: We may have a catastrophie on our hands.
Deal: Hogar is literally GAGGING as Kutler laughs and puts him in a choke hold. It's unbelievable that the referee doesn't get in there and stop this match. Kutler has Hogar up and Hogar is still gagging. Kutler throws Hogar right into the corner with the exposed turnbuckle. He just narrowly missed hitting his head again. And Kutler goes for the TURNBUCKLE SMASH, but Hogar somehow sidesteps him and KUTLER GOES INTO IT SHOULDER-FIRST!
(Kutler screams loudly in pain)
Storm: Kutler went into that exposed turnbuckle shoulder-first, and just the wrong angle, and he may have DISLOCATED HIS SHOULDER!
Deal: That could very well be karma after what Kutler did to Hogar earlier. This is Hoger's chance for some offense....IF he can pull it together! Kutler is still hopping around the ring and he just went down to his knees! The referee is checking on Kutler and Kutler pushes him away as he he is in some pain....and here comes Hogar and he jumps right on top of Kutler! Kutler goes for an F5....NO! Hogar with a FLYING HEADSCISSORS!
(The crowd pops)
Storm: I've NEVER seen Hogar do that move before!
Deal: The right move at the right time! Hogar covers, but Kutler escapes and now Hogar with some kicks to the head! The man can barely stand, but he's taking advantage of the situation and he's taking it to Kutler! He grabs Kutler and AGAIN throws him into that exposed turnbuckle! Hogar is wrapping Kutler's legs around the cornerpost.....
Storm: That's what Kutler did to him earlier!
Deal: Hogar grabs a chair and nails Kutler's leg! He hits him again and again! Now Hogar is a man possessed as he is running on PURE ADRENALINE! Hogar is the master of the figure four and he's trying to wrap Kutler's legs around but no! Hogar falls to the floor in exhaustion as Kutler is inside the ring and he's in some serious pain of his own as he grabs his shoulder.
Storm: Just when we thought this was over....
Deal: Hogar is using every ounce of strength that he has to make his way up. He's attempting to get back into the ring, but his knee or his ankle gave out on him. Hogar is up again and he grabs Kutler by the legs and pulls him out! Hogar grabs that chair and now it's Hogar that is punishing Kutler with that steel chair!
Storm: Look at that HATE in Hogar's eyes!
Deal: Can you blame him?! Hogar just knocked the wind outta Kutler with that chair. He's now setting Kutler up for the figure-four but having some trouble. Kutler with a kick to the face and Hogar goes down! Both men are down! Kutler isn't laughing anymore!
Storm: I don't believe this!
Deal: Kutler was DESTROYING Hogar and could have ended this match on numerous occasions. All it took was Kutler hit in that exposed turnbuckle into the corner at just the wrong angle and that changed the course of this match. Could Hogar have a fighting chance?
Storm: Are you serious?
Deal: This is a man who not only dominated the tag team division for many years, but also became a World Champion after defeating The Saint. He has had some big wins in his career that some may claim were upsets. Does he have another one left in him?
Storm: Come on! Don't get too excited! Kutler just hit some turbulence. He'll be fine.
Deal: Both mean are struggling to make their way up. Kutler is up first and he's trying to lift up the steel steps but his shoulder gives out. He's yelling curse words in frustration and goes to grab that chair and he's wrapping that chair around Hogar's legs before kicking him square in the head!
Storm: How many more head shots can this man take?!
Deal: Kutler is now breathing heavy as Hogar is once again gagging as Kutler puts him in another chokehold. Kutler is now looking at the cornerpost as he heads back into the ring and he's headed upstairs. He's looking to break Hogar's leg! This man is RELENTLESS!
Storm: He wants to make Hogar pay for what he just did to him.
Deal: Hogar is a man just trying to survive and Kutler is making it difficult. Kutler is slowly making his way to the top as he screams obscenities at Hogar. If you thought these two hated each other before, that hate seems to be increasing. Kutler is all the way at the top and leaps but HOGAR LIFTS HIS FOOT and that chair hits Kutler square in the head! Both men are down again!
Storm: There are no count outs, no disqualifications, no rules. Neither is moving!
Deal: Hogar is stirring and making his way back up as Kutler is still motionless.
Storm: This was a COMPLETELY one-sided match until that FLUKE happened and now we're seeing VINTAGE Hogar. This man will not quit. No matter what you throw at him, he just keeps coming after you.
Deal: Kutler had numerous chances to end this match earlier but he chose not to and now he's suffering the consequences.
Storm: Hogar is putting Kutler in his finisher, a figure-four, and he has it locked in! Kutler is screaming in pain!
Deal: There is no escape. Could Hogar actually force Kutler to submit?! The ref is on the outside and asking Kutler if he wants to quit and he refuses.
Storm: Kutler is fighting for his career here. A loss would be DEVASTATING to Kutler and both he and Hogar know that.
Deal: Hogar is barely hanging on himself as he uses the steel steps as leverage, but Kutler is trying hard to reverse it.
Storm: I'm not even sure Kutler knows where he's at, but he knows that losing is NOT an option. I CANNOT BELIEVE how he ended up in this position.
Deal: He was GREEDY and that's his own fault!
Storm: Greedy? He was just trying to live up to his word. Kutler is a man of his word.
Deal: He went TOO FAR and you know it and now he's paying the price! Perhaps karma has come to collect. The ref asks Kutler is he wants to give up and he says no.
Storm: NO way in hell will Kutler give up.
Deal: Wait a minute, Kutler has REVERSED the figure four and now it's Hogar that is in pain. Now the ref is asking Hogar if he wants to quit. He says NEVER!
Storm: He may want to reconsider because he's losing the advantage that he was handed to on a silver platter due to that FLUKE. Hogar better pull it together really quick if he wants ANY chance of walking outta here in one piece because lightning doesn't strike twice!
Deal: Kutler is obviously not happy with the recent turn of events. He may be going into the new year with a shoulder injury, courtesy of Hogar. That isn't what Kutler had planned.
Storm: Kutler is increasing the pressure. Perhaps it's time for Hogar to call it a career before his legs are broken!
Deal: He's not ready to call it a career.
Storm: He should be! Look at him! The man's money is GUARANTEED! He and Kutler have given the fans a helluva show but it's time! TAP OUT!
Deal: Kutler is ORDERING Hogar to quit, which makes Hogar dig his heels in even more. Hogar is mustering every ounce of strength in his body to try and reverse that figure four, but Kutler isn't relinquishing the advantage and Hogar is serious pain here. He has a great deal of intestinal fortitude.
Storm: Intestinal fortitude? I have to question that man's' intelligence!
Deal: The longer Hogar holds on, the ANGRIER Kutler is getting! Kutler's face is BEET RED!
Storm: That man is PISSED!
Deal: Kutler releases the hold. He is SCREAMING obscenities at Hogar as he makes his way back up to his feet and stands over a fallen Hogar. Kutler pulls Hogar up and throws him FACE FIRST into the steel steps!
Storm: Hogar gets cut AGAIN! Hogar is BUSTED OPEN!
Deal: Kutler with some boots to the face and to the midsection of Hogar, yelling and screaming at him as he continues his assault. Kutler has LOST IT!
Storm: He told Hogar to QUIT and Hogar refused to quit and now Kutler is making him pay and pay dearly!
Deal: Kutler turns to the side.....OH NO! He's gonna pick up those steel steps! NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
Storm: This is gonna END Hogar!
Deal: Kutler lifts up the steps and Hogar grabs his foot and the steel steps fall RIGHT ON TOP OF BOTH MEN!
(The crowd chants "Holy Shit")
Storm: These people know English?
Deal: They are familiar with four-letter words, that's for sure. The steps are laying right on top of Kutler and Kutler is CRUSHING Hogar's leg! This is NOT GOOD!
Storm: The ref is standing by and he doesn't know what to do.
Deal: If this were a sanctioned RAGE match, somebody might have considered stopping it by now, but this match is UNSANCTIONED and the ref is letting it go.
Storm: That's what they wanted and Rich Mason gave it to them!
Deal: Both men are motionless and the referee is trying to get those steel steps off of Kutler. Here comes the ring announcer and a ringside official and they're helping him move those steps off of Kutler, but the damage may have been done! Both men are STILL motionless!
(Cut to the skybox where Rich Mason is still watching, and still has a poker face.)
Deal: I wonder what is going through that man's mind. Hogar's blood is on his hands!
Storm: Hogar agreed to this!
Deal: That is true, but Mason knew the condition that this man was in. That's why this match is taking place in Saudi Arabia. How much more punishment can this man take?
Storm: What's shocking to me is that Kutler is not moving. At least Hogar is moving! Kutler appears to be out!
Deal: Kutler may be seriously injured. How knows how much those steel steps weight and Kutler took the brunt of that impact. The ref is looking over Kutler. He doesn't know what to do.
Storm: You know damn well Kutler will DESTROY that man if he stops the match and awards it to Hogar.
Deal: Hogar is actually making his way back up, holding onto to a nearby chair. Hogar is up! Hogar is up! (crowd pop)
Storm: And Kutler is STILL DOWN?! How did that happen?!
Deal: Hogar smells victory here as he folds the chair and picks it up and WAIT! Kutler lifts a knee and LOW BLOW Hogar! (crowd boos) Kutler SPRINGS up! That was a TRICK! He was playing possum!
Storm: Smart man!
Deal: Kutler grabs the chair and smashes it against the side of the ring in ANGER! He tosses the chair in the ring and he's crawling on top of Hogar and berating him as he SLAPS him in the face!
*Kutler: GET YOUR BITCH ASS UP HOGARBAGE! COME ON!
Deal: Kutler slaps Hogar again and.....WAIT! Hogar grabs Kutler's wrist and Kutler goes to slap Hogar and Hogar grabs his other wrist as he uses his strength to try and.....NO! A kick to the gut, knocking the wind out of Hogar! Kutler SPITS on Hogar and pulls him up and is trying to get him back into the ring. The hatred that these two have for each other is OFF THE CHARTS!
Storm: Kutler is struggling, but he's picking up the over 250 pound Hogar and places him on the ring apron.
Deal: Kutler screams at the ref to get back in the ring and Kutler follows. He's eyeing that chair that's on the mat and then eyes Hogar. I'm not sure Hogar knows where he's at.
Storm: The man is winded, he's bloody, he's outta gas. It's time to STOP THIS CARNAGE!
Deal: Kutler is looking to finish him off, it seems. He pulls Hogar over to where the steel chair is and attempts to set him up for a piledriver but Hogar just will not cooperate. Kutler with a swift kick to the head as he's once again getting angry. As Kutler berates Hogar, he has another idea. He's wrapping that chair around Hogar's legs. He wants to finish the job he started earlier and BREAK HOGAR'S LEGS! Come on ref! Get in there!
Storm: Remember, there are no rules in this match! That's what Hogar agreed to!
Deal: A couple more kicks to the head and Hogar may be out cold!. Kip Kutler is making his way to the corner now that he's satisfied that Hogar isn't moving. Kutler is slowly making his way up. Kutler is not known as a high flyer.
Storm: He seems to have dished out enough punishment to know that Hogar's out of gas.
Deal: Kutler stucks up both of his middle fingers at Hogar and leaps, BUT HOGAR MOVES OVER AND KUTLER HITS THE MAT FACE-FIRST! Kutler tried a flying bodypress onto that chair, but Hogar managed to swerve him at the last second!
Storm: That may have kept Hogar from being disabled just like his old partner Dan Williams!
Deal: Dan Williams has been in a wheelchair for many years, due to a beating he once received from The Saint, and no doubt Kutler was looking to do the same to Hogar. Both men are again down and motionless. The ref cannot even count because there are no count outs. This match must end by pinfall or submission.
Storm: I don't f'n believe this! This match should already be over and Hogar should be in a hospital bed.
Deal: That was Kutler's plan, but things haven't gone as planned. This match started out as a JOKE that was supposed to end in a blow out and it has turned into a no-holds-barred streetfight! If Kutler loses this match, even if he gets out of here in one piece, his main event days could very well be OVER!
Storm: Don't be delusional, Storm. Hogar doesn't stand a chance.
Deal: I didn't say he did but these men may not be the same after this one.
Storm: I'll tell you one thing. This match won't end in a handshake or embrace.
Deal: Both men are stirring but I'm not sure they know where they're at. These fans are going CRAZY in Riyahd. What was a crowd that was partial to Kutler is now solidly behind Hogar!
Storm: I can't believe this! They're getting behind a DRUNK! Don't these people have laws against alcohol?
Deal: What do you mean?
Storm: Like don't they get their arms cut off if they get caught drinking and driving like Hogar did on more than one occasion?
Deal: Puh-leze. Kutler is making his way back up as is Hogar, who just broke his legs free of that chair. Kutler spots the chair and he snatches it but WAIT! Hogar grabs the other end! These two are having a tug of war over the chair! Both men are trying to get possession over that steel chair and Kutler SNATCHES it as he has the strength advantage and SWINGS it at Hogar, but Hogar sidesteps him and Kutler hits the mat with the chair and trips and falls right on top of it!
(Some fans are laughing at ringside and Kutler screams obscenities at them.)
Deal: LOOK OUT! Hogar with a FACE SLAM on the chair and cover, 1......2......NO! A blooded Hogar is yelling at the official as he pounds the mat in frustration. Hogar grabs Kutler by the hair and SMASHES his face into it! AGAIN AND AGAIN! And now KUTLER is BUSTED OPEN!
Storm: How the hell can Hogar even see?!
Deal: I don't know but Kutler may be losing the advantage that he had now that blood is streaming down his face. Some of that blood gets into Hogar's eyes and he wipes his face. Hogar is setting Kutler up for the figure four once again but Kutler with a boot to the face! Hogar falls back into the corner and he's EXHAUSTED! He's taking a breather as he waits for Kutler to make his way back up. Kutler is up and Hogar goes for a clothesline but Kutler ducks underneath it! Hogar comes back and Kutler FLATTENS Hogar with a clothesline of his own! Kutler with another kick to the head!
Storm: How many of those blows to the head has Hogar taken?!
Deal: Far too many. The man may have brain damage after this one is over.
Storm: He already had brain damage, according to Kutler.
Deal: Kutler isn't helping the situation any. Kutler has Hogar in an armbar.
Storm: Kutler is gonna pull Hogar's arm right out of it's socket!
Deal: Wait a minute, Kutler isn't stopping there. He's putting Hogar in the Krippling Kutler Cross Face!
Storm: This could be it!
*Kutler: QUIT DAMMIT!
Deal: Kutler is screaming at Hogar and DEMANDING that he quit! Hogar is breathing heavy and he's on empty.
Storm: He's been on empty for some time.
Deal: Kutler is still hollering at Hogar. I think he's wearing himself out just as much as he's wearing Hogar out.
Storm: I'm not so sure about that. Listen to Hogar's AGONIZING screams! He's throwing out some four letter words of his own!
Deal: Kutler is trying to maintain his grip as Hogar inches his way to the ropes. The ref is asking Hogar if he wants to quit and he refuses.
Storm: COME ON HOGAR! GIVE IT UP!
Deal: Hogar is in seriously bad shape here and he STUBBORNLY REFUSES to quit!
Storm: What is wrong with that man?!
Deal: Kip Kutler is asking himself the same question as he shakes his head in frustration as Hogar inches even closer to the ropes. Once again the ref asks Hogar if he wants to quit and he shakes his head. Kutler is still screaming at him, like a Drill Sergeant, and HOGAR SOMEHOW MAKES IT TO THE ROPES! The ref is tapping Kutler on the shoulder as he REFUSES to let go! The ref SMACKS Kutler across the head and that gets Kutler to drop Hogar and now Kutler grabs ahold of the ref and smacks him across the head before tossing him outta the ring!
(The crowd boos)
Storm: He just manhandled that hometown referee and these people have completely turned against him.
*Kutler (to Hogar): YOU'RE MINE!
Deal: Kutler now pulls Hogar to the middle of the ring and sets him up for a Kutting Edge! Kutler is having some difficulty as he's taken a beating in this match. He has Hogar up and HITS IT! Kutler is covering, but there is NO REFEREE!
Storm: 1....2.....3......4.......5! This match should be over AGAIN!
Deal: Kutler did it to himself! He tossed the referee out, who is trying to regain composure on the outside. An angry Kutler is screaming at the official to get back in. Kutler is pulling up Hogar. Don't tell me he's doing it again?! Kutler is struggling with Hogar, but has him up and hits ANOTHER Kutting Edge! The referee just made his way back into the ring and Kutler is yelling at him to get in position! The referee slowly makes his way over.....
Storm: He's doing this on purpose!
Deal: The cover, 1......2.......NO! Hogar with a shoulder up and Kutler is LIVID! Kutler is SCREAMING at the ref again!
Storm: Don't throw him out again!
Deal: I think he learned from that as he takes a deep breath and now he's screaming at Hogar for kicking out! Kutler is stumbing around as he's pondering.....no way! Is he?!
Storm: Yes!
Deal: Kutler is gonna try it again! He's going for yet ANOTHER Kutting Edge! He grabs Hogar but Hogar with an EYE GOUGE and Kutler is temporarily blinded with some of that blood getting in his eyes! Hogar is swinging in no particular direction as he can't see! Hogar is punching air and he finally connects with Kutler's face and Kutler goes down as does Hogar! These two men are EXHAUSTED! Someone just threw a towel into the ring
Storm: It's over! Someone threw in the towel!
Deal: It is NOT over! The ref is using the towel to wipe the bloodied faces of both men.
Storm: Oh.
Deal: Kutler still appears to be blinded as he's rubbing his eyes after that eye gouge and wait a minute! Hogar just spotted the chair. He CLOBBERS Kutler and Kutler doubles over and Hogar hits him again! And again! Hogar is hitting releasing YEARS of PENT UP RAGE and FRUSTRATION as he continues to beat on the man while these stunned fans are silenced in disbelief!
Storm: That blood is trickling down Hogar's face again.
Deal: That's a good thing for Kutler because Hogar was going to do some serious damage if he hasn't already. Hogar can't see once again as he wildly swings the chair but doesn't connect. Another swing and the chair goes flying outta the ring, nearly missing the referee! The ref wipes Hogar's face again as well as Kutler's. Hogar can see Kutler lying motionless on the mat. He covers, 1......2.......kickout! How did he kick out after taking all of those chairshots!
Storm: Intestinal fortitude! This is a MUST WIN for him.
Deal: Hogar seems to have Kutler where he wants him. He's setting him up for his figure four leglock finisher!
Storm: But does he have the strength to get it locked in?!
Deal: That's a good question as Hogar is struggling and it doesn't appear that Kutler is even conscious after taking those chairshots, some of them to the head! No doubt that is payback for what Hogar did to him earlier. This may be Hogar's last chance! Can he put SHOCK THE WORLD and put Kutler away?
Storm: Kutler with a KICK TO THE FACE!
Deal: Hogar stumbles back and falls to the mat. Kutler is trying to shake the cobwebs as Hogar pounds his fist on the mat in frustration.
Storm: These fans are at the edge of their seats.
Deal: Kutler and Hogar are both struggling. Hogar and Kutler lock eyes as they lie on the mat and look at each other in disbelief and then anger as they exchange four letter words. Both men are in rough shape and bloodied. Kutler was on his way to an easy win in the early going of this match, but rammed his shoulder into an exposed turnbuckle and that altered the course of this match.
Storm: Kutler had this match won on more than one occasion!
Deal: But he just couldn't end this match without punishing the man. As he said before, his goal wasn't to win, but to humiliate Hogar and now he's risking humiliation himself! Both men are nearly out of gas. It may come down to who wants this more. Kutler crawls over toward Hogar and wraps his hands around Hogar's neck, choking him, as he wrings his neck. He's telling Hogar to quit and Hogar refuses! Kutler with a slap to the face! Hogar tries to return it, but Kutler grabs Hogar's arm and puts him in another one of his patented armbars!
Storm: I'm telling you he is gonna rip that man's shoulder of his socket to pay him back for what happened earlier when Kutler's shoulder hit that exposed turnbuckle!
Deal: Kutler is the one that exposed that turnbuckle to begin with! Kutler is once again ORDERING Hogar to quit but he REFUSES! Hogar is trying to reach over with his other arm but Kutler pulls him away. The ref is asking Hogar if he gives up and the answer is "hell no". This antagonizes Kutler even more as he attempts to strengthen his grip and Hogar reaches the ropes again.
*Kutler: DAMMIT!
Deal: Kutler POUNDS the mat in frustration! He seems to be running out of ideas as if he doesn't know what else to do as he eyes that chair on the outside. Kutler with some elbows to the sternum as he drags Hogar in the middle of the ring. He looks at the cornerpost as if he's pondering going up to the top. He wants to finish this thing.
Storm: Put him in the Krippling Kutler Cross Face!
Deal: I think he wants to knock him unconscious first.
Storm: He wants to give him BRAIN DAMAGE.....something NOT to remember Kutler by.
Deal: Kutler is yelling curse words once again as he ignores the ref's warning and exits the ring. Kutler grabs not one but two chairs and tosses them into the ring. Can the man even make it back into the ring?! He's taken so much punishment and it shows.
Storm: I've never seen him more angry. This match should be OVER and he should be out enjoying the Riyadh night life but here he is, still trying to put away his longtime enemy.
Deal: Kutler slowly makes his way back in. As Hogar rises up, Kutler CLOBBERS him over the head and this crowd is STUNNED! Hogar fell-face-first to the mat! The fans are so quiet you can hear a pin drop!
Storm: Kutler is wrapping each chair around each of Hogar's legs. He wants to end this match.
Deal: He's tried before but couldn't put Hogar away. Can he do it now? He's looking upstairs and this is a high risk maneuver that is GUARANTEED to put Hogar away AND possibly BREAK HIS LEGS if he connects!
Storm: But can he get to the top rope without falling? Can he hit Hogar before Hogar realizes what's happening
Deal: The fans are cheering Hogar on as Kutler heads to the corner and makes the long climb to the top. He makes his way up and Hogar is moving around.
*Kutler: FUCK!
Deal: Kutler is frustrated and he makes his way back down.
*Kutler: I'm gonna break your fucking neck!
Deal: Hogar breaks free from one of the chair and Kutler grabs it and uses it to knock the wind out of Hogar! Kutler is setting Hogar up for a pileriver ONTO THE CHAIR.....but HOGAR WITH A LOW BLOW!
Storm: He cheated!
Deal: It's not like Kutler didn't do the same to him! Kutler is hopping around the ring and Hogar with a small package and handful of tights! 1......2.......NO! Kutler sets Hogar up with a belly to back suplex right onto that chair! 1......2......NO! Hogar kicks out!
*Kutler: STAY THE FUCK DOWN!
Deal: I think Kutler is pondering wrapping that chair around Hogar's neck!
Storm: That's going too far.
Deal: That seems to be the route he's going but the ref is getting in between him and Hogar and Kutler shoves the ref! I don't think that was a good idea! Kutler is now pulling Hogar up and Hogar is swinging at Kutler!
Storm: WHAT THE HELL?!
Deal: The people are starting to count as Hogar somehow manages to catch a second wind and has Kutler backed into the corner! He pounds on Kutler, 4....5....6....7....8....9.....10! And he's STILL wailing on him! Hogar throws Kutler across the ring and HITS HIM WITH A SPEAR! 1.......2.......NO! Kutler kicks out just in the nick of time! Hogar grabs Kutler by the hair and he smashes his face against the mat. Kutler with an elbow to the face! The two men are wrestling on the mat, each trying to gain the upper hand, and now Kutler with a cross face chicken wing!
Storm: Hogar won't quit, but Kutler just cannot sustain the momentum.
Deal: The fans here in Saudi are firmly behind Hogar now. They are cheering him to get out of that chicken wing.
Storm: GIVE IT UP!
Deal: Hogar reaches the ropes and Kutler CANNOT BELIEVE IT!
*Kutler: FUCK!
Deal: Kip Kutler has HAD IT! No matter what he does, he can't seem to put the man away. It was Hogar breathing heavy and now Kutler is breathing heavy and he's FURIOUS! His own anger is handicapping him. Kutler grabs Hogar and FACE SLAM onto the chair!
*Kutler: STAY DOWN MOTHER FUCKER!
Deal: The cover, 1.....2.....kickout! (crowd pops) Hogar REFUSES to stay down. An extremely frustrated Kutler just threw both of the chairs next to Hogar. Kutler has thrown the kitchen sink against the man but he refuses to quit. Kutler leans over and he's trying to apply the ankle lock submission but Hogar is squirming which is adding to Kutler's frustration. Kutler drops a leg onto Hogar's midsection. Kutler grabs the chair and tries to wrap it around Hogar's legs, but Hogar squirms again.
*Kutler: HOLD STILL!
Deal: Kutler picks up the chair and he stops! Kutler nearly fell over in exhaustion as he nearly tripped over Hogar and he's trying to wipe the blood from his eyes. Hogar has been on empty for some time and now it is Kutler who is bordering on empty. Kutler wanted to extend this match in order to make an example out of Hogar and now Kutler is desperately wanting to end this match because he himself is running out of gas. What was once a long shot is now a real possibility. Can Steve Hogar capitalize on Kutler's.....WAIT! Hogar with a small package, 1.....2....3!
Storm: NO! Kutler kicks out!
Deal: Kutler springs up and he just blew a gasket! He's kicking around, trying to find Hogar. Both of these men seem to be blinded. The referee was just handed a towel and he begins to wipe Kutler.....no! Kutler SNATCHES the towel and wipes his eyes! He has a look that can kill in his eyes as he GLARES at Hogar!
Storm: I wouldn't wanna be Hogar!
Deal: Kutler is taking that bloody rag and he's CHOKING Hogar!
*Kutler: GIVE IT THE FUCK UP!
Deal: The fans here are booing Kutler as he continues to choke Hogar with that towel.
(Hogar is gagging and coughing up blood.)
Deal: This is getting out of hand as Kutler continues to choke Hogar. Hogar is NOT moving! The ref is trying to grab ahold of the towel and a LIVID Kutler is staring down the ref! The ref backs away and Kutler makes his way toward the ref! That towel is COVERED in blood and the ref is being backed into the corner. Kutler is admonishing him.
Storm: The ref has had enough! He's yelling at Kutler and they're in a heated argument.
Deal: This is giving Hogar some time to recuperate
Storm: You're assuming there's something left in the tank. Hogar is MOTIONLESS!
Deal: Kutler is threatening the referee, but he's careful not to put his hands on him because he needs that ref to count Hogar's shoulders to the mat. As Hogar has been claiming for weeks, a loss to him can be detrimental to Kutler's career. Kip Kutler is taking a breather as he glares at a motionless and bloodied Steve Hogar.
Storm: Kutler is eyeing those steel chairs. Does he have in mind what I think he has in mind?!
Deal: Kutler grabs a chair and wraps it around Hogar's left leg.
Storm: He's doing it again! Kutler is looking to END this thing.
Deal: The referee is trying to get in the way, but Kutler shoves him! He picks up the other chair and wraps it around Hogar's other leg.
Storm: This is NOT good for Hogar, not at all.
Deal: Kutler is cursing at Hogar as he makes his way up to the top. He's taking his time, can he even make it up there?!
Storm: Look at Hogar! Kutler has all the time in the world.
Deal: The referee is checking on Hogar and Kutler is SCREAMING at the ref to get out of the way! The ref backs off as Kutler reaches the top. If he connects, Hogar's ankles could be broken! Kutler leaps and Hogar moves slightly, but Kutler CONNECTS!
Storm: Did you hear that?! He SNAPPED at least one of Hogar's ankles!
Deal: This crowd is in DISBELIEF! He very well could have snapped at least one of his ankles. Hogar moved at the last second, which might have saved him.
Storm: No, didn't you hear it?! BOTH ANKLES were SNAPPED!
Deal: I don't know but there seems to be some damage there.
Storm: Kutler has had ENOUGH! He's putting Hogar in his Hogar's own finisher, the figure four leglock.
Deal: The referee is asking Hogar if he gives up and he REFUSES! (crowd pops) This INFURIATES Kutler who increases the pressure!
Storm: Hogar is fading out!
Deal: Indeed he is! The ref asks him again and Hogar uses what's left of his strength to shake his head!
Storm: GIVE UP YOU IDIOT! This man will have both of his legs broken if they're not already!
Deal: Kutler is so zapped of energy that he's not even yelling at Hogar to give up. Kutler is wearing himself down! Hogar's shoulders hit the mat, 1.....2......shoulder up! (crowd pops) Hogar is STILL in this thing!
Storm: WHAT THE HELL?!
Deal: There's nothing else Kutler can do but increase the pressure. Hogar's legs are no longer working. There's NOTHING he can do to come back from this. Yet the man still won't give up! Kutler POUNDS the mat with his fist in frustration!
Storm: I think I heard Hogar's other leg snap! He is NOT walking outta this one.
Deal: The referee is lifting Hogar's arm and it drops, he raises it again and it drops, he lifts it again and Hogar's arm is still up as he gives the fans a thumbs up. Kutler sees this and he's beside himself!
*Kutler: GIVE UP MOTHER FUCKER OR I'LL BREAK YOUR NECK!
Deal: Kutler just threatened to break Hogar's NECK!
Storm: Does Hogar even feel anything in his legs?! He must want to end up in a wheelchair like his partner Dan Williams!
Deal: Kutler seems intent in putting him in a wheelchair. Kutler releases the figure four and he POUNDS the mat in FRUSTRATION! His hands are on the side of his head as he wracks his brain, trying to put away Hogar. He's thrown EVERYTHING in his arsenal at the man and he's STILL in the match!
Storm: He's not standing though!
Deal: Kutler is shaking his head in frustration as he stares down Hogar with smoke coming out of his nostrils. Hogar turns himself around and is crawling, but he can't make his way up to his feet. His legs are no longer working! Why doesn't this referee stop the match?!
Storm: You know the rules!
Deal: There are no rules!
Storm: Exactly!
Deal: Kutler appears to be amused at the sight of Hogar crawling toward him, his legs aren't working, Kutler just smirks and shakes his head in disbelief. Kutler stands there as Hogar, who can barely see due to the blood that is covering his eyes, reaches and grabs one of Kutler's ankles. Hogar doesn't have the strength to get himself back up. Or even take down Kutler at this point.
Storm: Put him out of his misery!
Deal: Kutler just stares at Hogar and takes a deep breath, shaking his head. Even he can't believe what he's seeing.
Storm: Put him away!
Deal: Kutler is now setting Hogar up.....for the Kutting Edge! He has some difficulty but HITS IT!
Storm: PIN HIM!
Deal: I don't think he's convinced that Hogar is done as Hogar lies motionlessly on the mat. Kuter puts Hogar in the Krippling Kutler Cross Face!
Storm: There's no getting out of this!
Deal: We've seen him get out of EVERYTHING Kutler has thrown at him, but you may be right. There is no sign of movement as the referee raises Hogar's arm once and it falls, he raises it again, still no movement, one more time, and IT'S OVER!
Storm: FINALLY!
**DING**DING**DING**
Deal: Kutler is NOT letting go!
Storm: Does he even know where he's at?!
Deal: Either he didn't hear the bell or he's VERY angry that Hogar resisted for so long. I don't know which but the referee is tapping his shoulder and now security is in the ring trying to get Kutler off of Hogar. The man is UNCONSCIOUS! LET HIM GO! He better let go or they might reverse the decision!
Storm: I don't think they can.
Deal: Finally, security is able to pull Kutler off of Hogar. And Kutler collapses right next to Hogar. The careers of these two men have been intertwined for many years, dating back to when both were on the same team. One man's career will end tonight and the other will continue his comeback but he has some recovering to do.
Storm: It's a good thing he has some time off, but he'll be fine! By the time RAGE is back up and running next year, his shoulder will be pretty much healed up.
Deal: How do you know that?
Storm: I know!
Deal: Hogar is STILL motionless as paramedics have arrived and there's a stretcher being brought to the ring.
Storm: ONE stretcher.
Deal: That's what I said! The security guards are trying to help Kutler up, but he's brushing them off. He wants nothing to do with them as he walks himself to the corner. Kutler is staring at the fallen Steve Hogar as paramedics work on him. What is that man thinking?!
Storm: He's asking himself why he's not enjoying a steak at the finest restaurant in Riyadh. This was supposed to be a quick 5-10 minute match.
Deal: Rich Mason is at ringside with his entourage as he watches the chaos continue to unfold. They are trying to get Steve Hogar onto the stretcher.
Storm: I bet Kutler would break that stretcher in two, with Hogar on it, if he had the energy for it.
Deal: Obviously he does not. Mason is watching Hogar with his poker face as if he doesn't have any concern for the man.
Storm: How do you know that?!
Deal: Just a wild guess. Kutler is still standing in his corner and yes he is still standing as he will walk away from this as the victor as he watches one of his most hated rivals being moved into an ambulance. The open the doors and Hogar lifts his head as he just regained consciousness. He looks over at Hogar and locks eyes with him. Hogar gives Kutler the middle finger!
(The crowd pops as Kutler smirks)
Deal: And Kutler gives Hogar a middle finger of his own!
(Another crowd pop)
Storm: Is that supposed to be a sign of respect?
Deal: I don't know what it means, but they're putting Hogar into the ambulance as Kutler continues to stare him down as the doors close and the ambulance pulls away.
Storm: I don't think he was convinced that Hogar was done!
Deal: Who can blame him after all that?
*Ring Announcer: The winner of this match is KIP KUTLER!
(The crowd pops as Kutler steps away from the corner and the ref raises his arm in victory.)
Storm: I don't understand these people! They loved him and then they hated him and now they love him again. I can't wait to see how people react to him once he's back in the states!
Deal: Judging by the fans reaction here at MSG, who have watched this match on the big screen, I'm assuming it will be positive.
(Rich Mason approaches Kutler and raises his other arm.)
Deal: Kutler brushes Mason off as if he doesn't want anything to do with him. Mason backs away as his bodyguards step in front of him.
Storm: Rich Mason made Kip Kutler an even wealthier man tonight between that one million dollar and the winner's purse, which is likely just as much. Gotta love that Saudi money!
Deal: Kip Kutler is refusing help is he makes his way out of the ring.
Storm: Kip Kutler is bloodied and he's beaten, but once again proved that he's a warrior and he will be a force to be reckoned with in RAGE next year.
Deal: Steve Hogar's career has officially ended and is being transported to the hospital as we speak. We hope that he is okay and will keep you updated on his condition.
~~~
Stock: Right then, there’s no bloody time for dithering. We’re getting straight on with the bloody action. Next up , the RAGE Scientific bloody Showcase Championship is on the bloody line as Doug Devens defends against Nightwalker! Gordon vs. Nightwalker
Vandessa Deal: What a night so far!
Ricky Storm: 22 years in the making!
Vandessa Deal: Doug Devens won’t just come out here as a champion he will come out here as a conqueror. Double champion!
Ricky Storm: Doug has to be tired, but maybe the stem cells are working! May he hit my boy Kip up for some D-Bol or trenbolone!
Vandessa Deal: Both these competitors represent the same faction, but this match is about personal gain! They have to set the alliance to Daniel Dare aside to achieve their goals and dreams!
Ricky Storm: Let’s head to bloody Lord Robert Stock! That guy is totally loco daddy! He’s an honorary Planet Silverstar member!
Stock: Oi! Still bloody talking here! From Chicago, weighing in at 254 bloody pounds, DOUG DEVENS!
("Ride of the Valkyries" by Wagner plays. Devens stands at the top of the ramp, both championships displayed with quiet arrogance. Thomas Gordon lingers just behind him, hands folded, a satisfied smile on his face like a man watching a long-term investment finally peak.)
Ricky Storm: He beat Scott Grayse earlier tonight with Gordon’s help, let’s be clear about that, but he’s walking into this match already wounded. Two matches. Two belts and now Nightwalker? That’s rough! She is someone you should never overlook especially on one of the grandest stages!
Vandessa Deal: She is Rage's REAL DEAL! She is laser focused on winning here tonight. Yeah, it’s strange seeing Salvation church members facing one another but when it’s for one of the most prestigious titles in wrestling today all bets are off!
Storm: She’s real? Are you for real daddy? She is as fake as your tits!
Vandessa Deal: Idiot! Do all you Storms share one collective brain? Of course you do and it’s damaged! Just sit there and be mute!
Ricky Storm: We are the free folk! We have a pretty sweet time Machine, just ask Ferman, Barnhill or Jennings! Our president JOEY FERMAN of Planet Silverstar is C.O.O. Of UWA!
Vanessa Deal: Crayon crew as Thief Taylor calls them! Just stop talking about them. No one cares! NO ONE CARES!
Robert Stock: His bloody opponent hailing from some bloody quadrant somewhere in bloody hell…..
(A little girl's giggle is heard and then " Out of the darkness hell's queen did call to pain and suffering she brought to them all. Away ran the children to hide in their beds in fear that the devil would chop off their heads". (The little girl giggles again)
Stock: Presenting, the bloody Queen of Hell - NIGHTWALKER!
(At that point the lights go out and fog fills the stage as "Dracula” by Rob Zombie hits a fire ball, shoots out of the stage and turns into Loralie Blackwell . She heads down the ramp to the ring in cat-like strides glaring at the crowd as the non-believers boo her and her followers cheer. She stops at the edge of the stage and snaps her fingers disappearing only to reappear in the middle of the ring and heads to her corner.)
Ricky Storm: Her trickery shows no bounds! I wonder if David Copperfield did his apprenticeship under her tutelage? What about D.B Copper? I swore I saw him at the Dollar Tree in Lima, Ohio! Might have been Tat Tom!
Vandessa Deal: She earned this shot you fool. BOH points. Consistency and she chose him. That tells you everything. She is more focused now than she has been in a long time.
Ricky Storm: Rumor has it that my boy Dougie D lived in a jungle with a crazy tribe that taught him the real meaning of enlightenment, daddy!
Vandessa Deal: Lies! All lies, I swear, I am not paid enough for this!
**DING**DING**
(They circle slowly, neither willing to overcommit. Circling like two gladiators destined for greatness. They are circling while jaw jacking one another. Both competitors circling with their eyes locked on one another. )
Ricky Storm: This is Scientific Showcase rules submissions only. No pinfalls, no knockouts. One mistake, and it’s over.
(The first lock-up is brief and violent. Nightwalker drops level, reaching for Devens’ leg, but Devens sprawls hard and drives her face-first into the mat. He stomps on her.)
Vandessa Deal: That’s veteran instinct. Devens didn’t hesitate; he smothered her.
Ricky Storm: Being from hell and all that darkness I bet she enjoys a little smothering! I know I do!
Deal: Of course you do, you sick freak!
(Devens grinds a forearm across Nightwalker’s face, just enough to hurt, just enough to irritate. Terry Dale warns him. Devens ignores it. They reset. He attempts to try again but Nightwalker strikes faster this time twisting into Devens’ arm and forcing him toward the ropes.)
Ricky Storm: Nightwalker’s not trying to overpower him. She’s trying to out-think him. Doug is a bit older so he could be sun-downing!
(Devens breaks free with a rake of the fingers and immediately snaps on a headlock, dragging Nightwalker to the mat and slowing the pace to a crawl. Gordon nods approvingly from ringside.)
Vandessa Deal: This is Doug Devens’ world right now. This is how he wins he drains you.
Ricky Storm: Plus, Gordon in your corner ain’t a bad thing either! He ain’t eye candy or anything, but you got to be wondering, if you're Nightwalker, when he’s gonna pull some shit, daddy!
(Nightwalker fights up, shoots Devens off the ropes but Devens blocks, yanks her arm over the top rope, and drops his weight onto it.)
Ricky Storm: That arm’s a target now. Everything Devens does from here will be about control.
Deal: He’s trying to wear her down, not a rookie move by any means.
(Back inside, Devens twists the arm again and again, threatening quick armbars, forcing Nightwalker to burn energy escaping instead of attacking. Then suddenly Nightwalker rolls through a transition and snaps on a triangle choke.)
Vandessa Deal: She’s got it! She’s got it locked in!
(The crowd roars as Devens scrambles, stacking her just enough to reach the ropes with his fingertips.)
Ricky Storm: That was close. Too close. Good thing he has a furry red-assed Orangutan's reach!
Deal: That would be a baboon you donkey!
(Gordon jumps onto the apron, barking at Dale, buying Devens precious seconds to recover. Nightwalker snaps. She charges Devens, smashing his head into the corner, kneeing him in the ribs, then dragging him down into a brutal neck crank.)
Vandessa Deal: This is frustration boiling over. Nightwalker feels it slipping.
Ricky Storm: She is mad as a hornet! Her eyes are glowing! Is Lucifer gonna crack the earth and appear from the depths of hell? I hope not, Halloween isn’t for like 10 months!
(Devens bites her hand to break free. Dale scolds him. Gordon waves it off. Nightwalker responds by chopping Devens leg out and stomping directly on the knee before locking in a kneebar.)
Ricky Storm: That’s the same knee he’s been favoring all night!
Vandessa Deal: He bit her!!!!! What the hell!
Ricky Storm: He must have missed catering!
(Devens howls, clawing to the ropes. He barely escapes. Nightwalker is laughing while she creeps forward! She grabs him by the head and suplexes him over. She is quick to her feet and drops a hard elbow. She grinding that elbow into his throat in an attempt to choke him out. Devens flips her over and begins just a flurry of hard rights!)
Vandessa Deal: Deven’s just brawling now!
Ricky Storm: He better pace himself. This ain’t 2010!
(Devens traps Nightwalker during a flurry of rage and cinches in a Crossface, sitting deep and wrenching back with everything he has. He’s reefing on her neck with a good grip. Nightwalker slowly trying to inch her way to the ropes. Doug applies more pressure, slowing her fight.)
Vandessa Deal: This could be it!
(Nightwalker crawls. Inch by inch. Fingertips scraping canvas. Rope break. The crowd applauds both. Nightwalker rolls to the floor. Devens follows but she snaps him forward with a huge clothesline, driving the back of his head into the apron.)
Ricky Storm: That’s vicious! She’s dismantling him! That rattled his brain. He may need a cat-scan!
Vanessa Deal: Step by step she wears him down. She wants this gold!
(Nightwalker attempts to lift him but he pushes her into the guard rail. She is clobbering him. He hits her with a knee raise taking her back. Doug to his feet and suplexes her over taking both competitors down!)
Vandessa Deal: Some old school traditional move sets.
Ricky Storm: Sometimes things that are old become new again. Just like your tits!
Vandessa Deal: Idiot, I swear!
(Nightwalker and Devens are both slow to get up! Nightwalker gets to get her feet and delivers a huge headbutt sending Doug back into the ring apron.)
Ricky Storm: Now that’s using your head, eh!
(She rolls him into the ring, Nightwalker locks in an arm-triangle choke. Devens staggers to his feet and slams her into the corner, but she keeps the hold applied. Then the building loses its god damn mind!)
(“Legendary by Skillet” plays over the loud speaker.)
Vandessa Deal: WAIT!!!!! Hold THE DAMN PHONE! WAIT A SECOND!!!!
Ricky Storm: Someone call my daddy, daddy - ya know!
(Harold Hartley appears on the stage.)
Ricky Storm: You’ve got to be kidding me.
Vanessa Deal: This is crazy!
(Harold looks at Robert bloody Stock and nods.)
Robert Stock: Harold Hartley is cashing in the WHO’S THE DADDY PRIZE. The match is now a triple threat.
(Devens is screaming like he has seen a ghost? He’s holding Terry Dale trying to get his feet. Hartley runs down the ramp and slides into the ring and Nightwalker turns and CRACK.)
Vandessa Deal: NO! NO!
(Hartley levels Nightwalker with a lead pipe, knocking her out cold. He tosses the pipe out of the ring before Terry Dale notices.)
Ricky Storm: This is a robbery!
(Hartley turns to Devens. He charges in blind rage. Hartley sidesteps. Strikes. Drops Devens to the mat.)
Vandessa Deal: Hartley’s been waiting a year for this moment!
(Hartley traps the arm and sinks in The PAINKILLER. Devens fights. Thrashes. Reaches for Gordon.)
Ricky Storm: There’s nowhere to go! That’s a huge DICK MOVE OF THE CENTURY!
Vandessa Deal: He’s trying to break his arm!
Ricky Storm: Pay back is a bitch daddy!
(Deven’s is fighting it. He is screaming in pain. Terry Dale is down asking Deven’s if he taps! He shakes his head no! He’s frothing at the mouth while gasping from the pain.)
Vanessa Deal: He’s gonna break his damn arm!
Ricky Storm: I can’t wait for the pop crack rice crispy sound! Pay back is a real super bitch daddy!
(Devens taps. The pain was too severe and The bell rings.)
**DING**DING**DING**
Stock: Your bloody WINNER! - HAROLD HARTLEY!!!
Vandessa Deal: HAROLD HARTLEY HAS DONE IT!
(Hartley rises as the crowd explodes. He takes the Scientific Showcase Championship the same one Deven’s took from him long ago. Hartley flips Devens off. Nightwalker glares from the corner, fury burning through the haze.)
Ricky Storm: Nightwalker was robbed. Devens was humbled. And Harold Hartley just rewrote history. Hartley walks up the ramp, championship reclaimed, while chaos and anger linger behind him.
Vandessa Deal: This wasn’t just a match, Ricky. This was a reckoning.
Ricky Storm: LEDGENDARY LIKE ONLY RAGE CAN PROVIDE!
Deal: Okay RAGE fans it all comes down to this, the main event of Year 22. After a year long Bouts Of Honor competition that saw Team Cage come out victorious and giving the advantage to the challenger in this match. RAGE World Champion Daniel Dare will defend his title against his long time rival Cage in the FEAR FACTORY which will take place inside of the CATHEDRAL in Chicago, Illinois, home of none other than the Hardcore Holy Roller himself the Saint, who is currently in TCW, another long time rival of Dare and the same can be said of Cage, who will also be the SPECIAL REFEREE! I can’t believe what we are about to see!
Storm: Neither can I! This is going to be INSANE!
Deal: Insane doesn’t even begin to cover it! The fans here in Madison Square Garden will be watching it on RAGE-Vision as there are cameras set up all over the Cathedral to capture the action to make sure none of the fans here in New York City or watching at home miss a second of what will be an unquestionably dangerous and violent match!
Storm: It should be noted that there will be NO ONE ELSE inside the Cathedral except for Cage, Dare, and the Saint and one can only imagine what waits for them inside! No members of Team Dare or the Salvation Church. No members of Team Cage. Just those three inside the Cathedral, with Chicago firefighters and paramedics standing by outside the property for when the match ends, which is now the focal point of the Fear Factory match inside the home of the man who created it all the way back in 2017 while he was the RAGE World Champion which was an absolutely epic match. In fact the Saint loved the match so much he even brought it to TCW with him back in 2022!
Deal: The Saint won both of those matches, while we saw Jerry Root win in 2018 and Gemini prevail in 2019 here in RAGE so this will be only the FIFTH TIME this match will be used in either fed as it is so dangerous, so mind altering, both feds agree that it should be used SPARINGLY and ONLY in extreme situations and there is no situation more extreme than the BLOOD FEUD between Daniel Dare and Cage!
Storm: These two have been going after each other for YEARS and now they have a chance to finally settle this in what will be maybe the most challenging match of their careers. Cage won the right to pick the stipulation to this match and he decided on the Fear Factory as he doesn’t just want to beat Dare, he wants to push him to his physical and mental limit while at the same time hoping to walk out of the Cathedral as the new RAGE World Champion.
Deal: Cage has been obsessed with taking down Dare and the Salvation Church and now he finally gets Dare, in what is his last chance to fight for the RAGE World Championship, one on one in an environment Cage thinks favors him and a match he says is right up his alley and with this being his last chance at taking down Dare, Cage is swinging for the fences with this pick. But while Cage clearly knows what he is doing and what he is getting in for, we can’t forget the man he is facing is Daniel Dare. He has seen it all, done it all, and will not be intimidated by this match no matter how dangerous or torturous it may seem.
Storm: Let’s not forget Dare and the Salvation Church spent over a year inside of the Cathedral after they were gifted it by Mason International after the Saint’s controversial departure from the business last summer. They used it as their home, their base of operations, and remade it in their image while they were there. And during that time they got to know every room, every hallway, every corner in the Cathedral so while Cage may think he has Dare backed into a corner, Dare spent a long time inside the Cathedral and with his knowledge of the layout of the Cathedral, there are those who feel Cage made a rash decision picking the Cathedral as the location and that he might have accidentally handed Dare the advantage without realizing it.
Deal: That is an excellent point as Dare took great pleasure in revamping the Cathedral in his image while the Salvation Church occupied it which they did until the Miracle Marathon when the Saint defeated Dare to become the RAGE World Champion and reclaim ownership of the Cathedral. Dare was able to regain the championship at Hell’s Holiday bringing us to this moment now where two of the sport's most bitter rivals finally get to settle their issues in what might be the final encounter between them. But we would not be doing our job if we didn’t discuss the man who will be officiating this match taking place inside HIS HOME and that is none other than the Saint.
Storm: It would be malpractice if we didn’t discuss him or his history with both of these men. Everyone knows about the wars waged between the Saint and Daniel Dare over the years. They have spent nearly THREE DECADES inflicting ungodly pain and suffering on each other in the feud that was standard bearer every other feud in this sport has been compared to. It was the first feud EVER inducted into the Hall Of Fame and even during “down times” when they are not actively battling each other, there is still a hate between them that will never die no matter how much time passes.
Deal: They don’t call Saint vs. Dare the Feud of Feuds for nothing as they have been in some of the bloodiest, most violent and historic matches this sport has ever seen. With all of that said, while many feel the Saint being the special referee for this match gives Cage the advantage, there are those who feel differently because while many people focus on the Saint’s hatred of Dare, let’s not forget that the Saint also has had a long and violent history with Cage.
Storm: They have engaged in some of the most brutal matches the sport has ever seen and while neither of them hate each other like they hate Dare, to say they are friends would be considered a massive case of misinformation because there is no love lost between Cage and the Saint either.
Deal: Throw in the fact that Cage and Dare are fighting inside THE SAINT’S HOME, a home he spent a year trying to get back and several months renovating when he did, no thanks to Cage’s use of a blow torch while he was “helping” clean the Cathedral up, something that did not sit well with the Saint. Word is while any weapon is in play for this match, word is the Saint put in the contract when asked to ref this match nothing flammable would be used in this match, as well as that RAGE would foot the bill for any part of his home that gets damaged or destroyed during this match. Some say it was the Saint just trying to squeeze a few extra dollars out of RAGE just because he could, but he also knows that by agreeing to let the Fear Factory take place inside of his home there is a good chance it will not look exactly the same when it’s done.
Storm: For his sake I hope he has a good contractor on speed dial because he is going to need it when it’s done! In addition to all the insanity and blood shed we are going to witness, both Cage and Dare are going to have to face their greatest fear if they hope to win this match. No pinfalls will be counted for a wrestler who hasn’t faced his fear so even if your opponent drops dead with no chance of kicking out, if you haven’t faced your fear yet the Saint won’t even consider making the count!
Deal: Both of these men know that and are ready to face whatever fear they have to take down the other, and knowing what type of men Cage and Dare, we can only imagine what kind of fear they could possibly have!
Storm: I shudder to think what could possibly scare these two!
Deal: I don't know what it could be but we are close to finding out as Stock is in the ring ready for the announcements!
Stock: LADIES AND BLOODY GENTLEMEN! OUR NEXT MATCH IS THE MAIN BLOODY EVENT OF YEAR 22 AND IS THE FEAR FACTORY MATCH THAT IS TAKING PLACE INSIDE THE SAINT'S BLOODY CATHEDRAL IN CHICAGO, ILLINOIS AND IS FOR THE RAGE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP!
(Crowd pops LOUDLY)
Stock: INTRODUCING FIRST, THE SPECIAL REFEREE! HE IS A HALL OF BLOODY FAMER AND ONE OF THE GREATEST BLOODY WRESTLER'S OF ALL TIME! HE IS THE HARDCORE HOLY ROLLER ….. THE SAINT!
(GOAT by the Cult plays bringing a deafening roar from the fans as the Saint, thanks to the cameras inside the Cathedral, appears on the RAGE-Vision. He makes his way to a wrestling ring set up in the basement gym of the Cathedral. He is wearing a referee’s shirt with the word GOAT on the back. He looks into the camera to acknowledge the fans back in New York who continue to cheer loudly.)
Stock: NOW INTRODUCING THE BLOODY CHALLENGER! FROM MESA, ARIZONA… WEIGHING 225 POUNDS, HE IS A MULTI-TIME HALL OF BLOODY FAMER… THIS… IS… CAGE!!!
(The fans erupt into deafening cheers as they see Cage make his way into the ring in the basement gym. Cage points at the camera to acknowledge the fans then goes about getting ready for the match.)
Stock: NOW INTRODUCING THE CHAMPION! HE IS THE LEADER OF THE SALVATION BLOODY CHURCH AND CALLS HIMSELF THE MESSIAH OF WRESTLING! HE WEIGHS IN AT 300 BLOODY POUNDS AND HAILS FROM TO HELL AND BACK! THE RAGE WORLD CHAMPION …. DANIEL DARE!
(Dare makes his way towards the ring in the basement gym of the Cathedral while the fans back in. New York City boo him LUSTILY as he says a few incendiary words into the camera before stepping into the ring.)
*CAMERA VIEW ON TELEVISION SWITCHES TO DIRECTLY INSIDE THE CATHEDRAL*
Deal: They are inside the ring in the basement gym of the Cathedral as we now switch to the view inside of the Cathedral where the action is about to take place. Even though they are all the way out in Chicago we can feel the tension all the way out here in New York! The Saint calls Cage and Dare to the middle of the ring and is giving them both last second instructions!
Saint: Alright you two, PAY ATTENTION to what I’m about to say because I’m only going to say it once and I WILL NOT REPEAT MYSELF! This is the FEAR FACTORY but it is also MY HOUSE! I didn’t wait a year to get the Cathedral back and then agree to let you two fight it out inside MY HOME without a few assurances from RAGE beforehand.
This IS an anything goes match, weapons are allowed, and in fact encouraged, and ANYTHING is fair game to be used. HOWEVER, I want you to keep in mind that thanks to a clause in my contract that RAGE agreed to, IF YOU BREAK IT YOU BOUGHT IT! So feel free to use whatever you want, but remember if you break it, the money is coming out of YOUR PAYCHECK NO QUESTIONS ASKED!
Deal: The Saint isn’t playing about that!
Saint: ALSO, since this is the Fear Factory, if you want to win you must FACE YOUR FEAR! Any pinfall or submissions without facing your fear first will be IGNORED so I strongly advise both of you face your fears as soon as possible to speed the proceedings along. Falls also can take place ANYWHERE inside the Cathedral on OR outside. As long as it's only Cathedral grounds, it's good. The ONLY rule I have tonight is that while weapons are in fact allowed, NOTHING FLAMMABLE IS ALLOWED! And we all know why that is …. CAGE.
Cage: IT WAS ONE ROOM!
Saint: IT WAS A BIG ROOM! I DID allow both of you to place weapons at random locations in the Cathedral as I damn well this fight isn’t staying inside this ring. Only you two know where you placed them so use them at will and while I am strictly enforcing my NO FIRE RULE, feel free to spill as much blood as you want because that cleans up much easier than fire. No thanks to Cage.
Cage: Just let it go already!
Saint: I REFUSE TO LET IT GO! YOU ALMOST BURNED DOWN THE WHOLE DAMN PLACE! Also there is one room on the main floor that is sealed off and OFF LIMITS and you must NOT GO IN THERE OR SOMETHING SERIOUSLY HORRIBLE WILL HAPPEN TO YOU!
Dare: I didn’t agree to that! You can’t tell me what to do, I’M THE MESSIAH AND YOUR BIOLOGICAL FATHER! If I want to go in that room I’M GOING IN THAT ROOM!
Saint: THE HELL YOU ARE! As I said before, MY HOUSE MY RULES so what I say GOES! That being said, enough wasting time, let’s go about the business of you two kicking the shit out each other! RING THE BELL!
**DING**DING**
Deal: The bell has rung and Cage and Dare immediately go at each other! It’s a slugfest from the start with the Saint looking on as Cage and Dare are using each other like a punching bag in the early going!
Storm: They’ve waited all year for this match and now that it’s here they aren’t going to hold back! They are rolling along the ring ropes beating the crap out of each other and it’s only to get more violent from here!
Deal: Cage has Dare backed into the corner and is whaling on him with rights and lefts …. DARE WITH A KICK TO THE NUTS! Cage goes down to his knees and Dare viciously boots him in the head!
Storm: There are no rules so he did it right in front of the Saint knowing there will be no repercussions for doing so!
Deal: Dare smirks at the Saint telling him it’s going to be a short night for him and the easiest paycheck he ever earned and now grabs Cage and CLOBBERS him across the back! He does it again and now he grabs Cage in a front face lock and SWINGS HIM VIOLENTLY ACROSS THE RING!
Storm: Cage sits up grabbing his neck and he might have tweaked something in it when Dare threw him!
Deal: Cage tries to stand up and Dare CLOTHESLINES him and sends him to the mat! He goes to cover Cage, but the Saint just stands in the corner staring at him!
Dare: WHAT ARE YOU DOING? GET OFF YOUR ASS AND MAKE THE COUNT!
Saint: YOU KNOW THE RULES! NOT UNTIL YOU FACE YOUR FEARS! FACE IT AND I’LL COUNT! UNTIL THEN SHUT YOUR MOUTH!
Deal: Dare clearly didn’t like the Saint telling him off, but the rules are clear! No pinfalls or submissions will be counted until a wrestler faces his fear! Dare reluctantly and angrily goes back to Cage who shoots up and catches him with a DROP KICK that sends Dare flying through the ropes out to the floor!
Storm: Landing on the floor is hard enough under normal circumstances but there is NO MAT on the floor in this basement gym so Dare’s landing was rougher than usual!
Storm: Dare gets up slowly trying to shake off the pain …. CAGE WITH A SUICIDE DIVE OVER THE TOP ROPE ONTO DARE!
Deal: And that might be the last we see of the ring in this match! Dare with another rough landing on the concrete floor and now Cage grabs Dare by the hair and begins BASHING HIS HEAD INTO THE FLOOR!
Storm: Dare's head is making a sickening sound as his flesh is repeatedly SLAMMED into the concrete!
Deal: Cage pulls Dare off the floor and now he whips him HEAD FIRST into a nearby weight rack! Dare hits the ground and now Cage grabs a DUMBBELL and goes to BRAIN Dare with it …. Dare moves and Cage slams the dumbbell into the ground!
Storm: Cage stands up and turns to face Dare …. Dare grabs him and throws Cage HEAD FIRST INTO THE MIRROR BY THE WEIGHT RACK!
Deal: The mirror SHATTERS and shards of broken glass are everywhere! The Saint pulls out his cellphone and takes pictures as he's clearly documenting this so he can get reimbursed by RAGE for the damage!
Storm: Cage stands up and there is a HUGE gash on his head from where it hit the mirror! Blood is pouring down his face and it didn't take long for blood to spill tonight in the Fear Factory!
Deal: Dare picks up a glass shard and SLASHES Cage across the back with it! That opens up a huge gash on his back and Cage howls in pain! He drops to his knees and grabs a glass shard himself. Dare moves in on him and Cage STABS Dare in the foot with the glass shard! Now Dare howls like a wounded animal as these two are SLICING AND STABBING each other like maniacs and we’re barely five minutes into the Fear Factory!
Storm: We knew it would be bloody but I didn’t think the blood would come THIS FAST! These two are out to MAIM each other!
Deal: Cage pulls the glass shard out of Dare’s foot and slashes him across the thigh with it! Cage goes to stand up but Dare grabs a dumbbell and SMASHES Cage in the back with it!
Storm: OUCH! That was right in the spine! I can feel Cage’s pain all the way here in New York! That was VICIOUS!
Deal: Cage drops to his knees and tries to get some distance between himself and Dare who runs up and boots Cage in the ribs! Cage rolls over clutching his stomach in pain and Dare has had the advantage most of the early going!
Storm: Dare looks over at the Saint who looks like he just texted a photo of the broken mirror to RAGE management and yells at him to pay attention! The Saint yells back until either one of them faces their fear he doesn't have shit to do and that he should pay attention to Cage instead of him!
Deal: Dare demands to know how is he supposed to face his fear when he doesn’t know where he’s supposed to face it! The Saint yells back that it will happen when it happens and to stop bitching and start fighting!
Storm: Dare did not like that answer!
Deal: Dare does not like when anyone talks back to him! When you call yourself the Messiah of wrestling you think everyone is beneath you! Dare is still carrying that dumbbell and turns back to face Cage who is slowly getting up. Dare charges at Cage and goes to PUNCH HIM WITH THE DUMBBELL …. CAGE.PICKS UP A BENCH AND USES IT AS A SHIELD TO BLOCK THE PUNCH!
Storm: Dare's hand went into the bench with the weight of the dumbbell behind it! He drops the dumbbell and howls in pain as he might have injured his hand! Dare angrily turns towards Cage who grabs Dare by the head and SLAMS his face on the workout bench!
Deal: Dare is rocked and now Cage leaps up on the workout bench and now leaps towards Dare with a HURRICANRANA! OH MY GOD!
Storm: Great move by Cage as it sent Dare crashing into a nearby treadmill! Cage runs over and STOMPS Dare's head into the treadmill and that didn't sound good!
Deal: Cage now STANDS on Dare’s back while he is face down on the treadmill. Cage looks at the control panel and flips on the power switch ….. THE TREADMILL IS MOVING WHILE CAGE IS STANDING ON DARE’S BACK!
Storm: The treadmill is GRINDING Dare’s face while Cage remains on top of him ….. Cage CRANKS up the speed on the treadmill as it continues to grind Darel’s face! CAGE IS USING THE TREADMILL LIKE A BELT SANDER ON DARE’S FACE!
Deal: Cage continues to turn up the speed on the treadmill as Dare growls in pain! Dare is trying to get out of this and now he rolls his entire body onto the treadmill which shoots him off and causes Cage to go FACE FIRST into the control panel! He lands on the treadmill and is shot off of it like Dare was into a nearby wall!
Storm: Dare sits up and sees his reflection in a nearby mirror and sees his face is BRIGHT RED as Cage tried to take his skin off with the treadmill! There’s a huge cut on Dare’s forehead and blood is coming out of it as both men have already been busted open!
Deal: Dare looks at his wound in the mirror and he is FURIOUS! Cage tried to permanently disfigure him with the treadmill and Dare is not going to let that stand! He pulls Cage up by the throat and CHOKE SLAMS HIM ON THE TREADMILL!
Storm: The treadmill is now DESTROYED and unusable thanks to that Choke Slam and the Saint pulls out his cellphone and makes a call to RAYMOND CUCUMBER?
Saint: HEY CUCUMBER? IT’S THE SAINT! YEAH I KNOW I’M SUPPOSED TO BE REFFING THIS MATCH, BUT HAVE YOU SEEN THE MESS THEY’RE MAKING? THEY’RE TEARING SHIT UP LEFT AND RIGHT AND AT THIS RATE I MIGHT NOT HAVE A HOUSE LEFT WHEN THIS IS OVER! SO THAT FEE YOU HAD TO PAY TCW FOR THEM TO AGREE TO LET ME REF THIS MATCH? IT IS NOW DOUBLE! HEY, YOU KNEW MY SERVICES WOULDN’T BE CHEAP, SO IF YOU WANT ME TO CONTINUE TO STAND BACK WHILE THEY DESTROY MY HOME I JUST GOT BACK, YOU WILL PAY THE TAB AND THANK ME FOR IT! THERE’S NO NEED TO BE LIKE THAT, JUST PAY ME WHAT YOU OWE AND WE’LL BE GOOD! I KNEW YOU’D COME AROUND! PLEASURE DOING BUSINESS WITH YOU!
Deal: Dare overheard the Saint call Cucumber and he isn’t happy about him making calls while he’s reffing his match!
Dare: WHAT THE HELL ARE YOU DOING? WHY ARE YOU CALLING CUCUMBER WHEN YOU’RE SUPPOSED TO BE REFFING MY MATCH! WHAT IS WRONG WITH YOU!
Saint: DON’T YOU WORRY ABOUT WHAT I’M DOING, WORRY ABOUT WHAT YOU SHOULD BE DOING BECAUSE WHAT I DO IS MY BUSINESS, NOT YOURS!
Deal: Dare is LIVID at the Saint and is literally SEETHING as he turns back towards Cage who is trying to get out of the wreckage of the treadmill. He gets to his feet and Dare lifts him up for a SUPLEX INTO THE WALL! That cracked some of the plaster and you can see the look on the Saint’s face as he clearly is going to demand more money from RAGE after this!
Storm: I don’t know how much money they had to offer the Saint AND TCW for him to agree to ref this match, but I’m sure it was a LOT!
Deal: Dare pulls Cage up and tries to whip him into the wall again, but Cage reverses it and sends Dare FACE FIRST into the wall and that causes more damage! The Saint is heard saying off to the side that RAGE is going to go bankrupt paying off all this damage as Cage grabs Dare as he steps away from the wall and drills him with a big right! That knocks Dare towards the gym doors and now Cage uses Dare’s head to SMASH OPEN the doors and boots Dare out into the hallway!
Storm: They’re now free to go anywhere in the Cathedral and there’s no telling what damage they might do! Cage runs over and drives a big elbow into the back of Dare’s head and that knocks him to the floor! Cage runs towards him and hits Dare with a MASSIVE DOUBLE STOMP TO THE BACK!
Deal: Cage rolls Dare over and tries to go for the cover and the Saint has to tell him he needs to face his fear first. Cage asks when is that supposed to happen and the Saint tells Cage it will happen when it happens and he’s tired of answering questions! Cage turns towards Dare who reaches up and GOUGES Cage in the eyes! That slows him down and now Dare grabs Cage and throws him into a nearby elevator!
Storm: The Cathedral has elevators? I didn’t know that! This place is more massive than I thought!
Deal: Dare follows Cage in and tackles Cage against the wall! The elevator door shuts behind them and now it’s just Dare and Cage inside the elevator!
Storm: The Saint is still in the basement and now has to catch up to Dare and Cage! We now get the camera view inside the elevator as Dare is beating down Cage!
Deal: Dare SLAMS Cage’s head against the elevator wall and Cage slumps to the ground! Dare knees him in the face and blood from Cage’s open wound SPLATTERS all over the elevator!
Storm: Some of it got on the elevator camera lens! Damn that went everywhere!
Deal: Dare is BRUTALIZING Cage inside the elevator as being in a confined space with Daniel Dare is not anyplace you want to be, not even one of the toughest men in the wrestling industry in Cage!
Storm: Dare is going off on Cage with rights and lefts and is BERATING Cage as he does! He’s telling Cage he should have never come back to RAGE and he is going to cripple him while his family watches!
Deal: Dare is beating Cage to a pulp inside the elevator and Cage may be OUT! Dare sees Cage is defenseless and now holds up his hand! We all know what that means as Dare goes for the TESTICLE SQUEEZE ….
Storm: What the hell! The lights in the elevator WENT OFF! It’s PITCH BLACK IN THERE!
Deal: What the hell is going on! We can hear Dare screaming to turn the lights back on so he can finish beating down Cage, but we can’t see him …. The elevator lights up again and WHAT IS THAT!
Storm: I don’t know it looks like a video of some abandoned building …. Wait a second, that's RAGE HEADQUARTERS! The windows are boarded up and the doors are chained and padlocked! WHAT THE HELL IS THIS!
Voice: WHAT YOU ARE LOOKING IS ALL THAT’S LEFT OF THE WRESTLING PROMOTION KNOWN AS RAGE! WHAT WAS ONCE A PROUD AND THRIVING COMPANY THAT EMPLOYED THE BEST WRESTLERS IN THE WORLD IS NOW NOTHING, BUT A MEMORY AS THE COMPANY WAS FORCED TO CLOSE IT’S DOORS FOREVER AFTER DANIEL DARE LOST THE RAGE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP TO CAGE!
INTEREST IN THE COMPANY PLUMMETED OVERNIGHT, SUBSCRIPTIONS TO ALL RAGE STREAMING SERVICES WERE CANCELED, TICKET SALES CRASHED, MERCHANDISE DIDN’T SELL AND FANS STOPPED WATCHING ENTIRELY OVERNIGHT!
SHORTLY AFTER, ONE WRESTLING PROMOTION AFTER ANOTHER WAS FORCED TO CLOSE IT’S DOORS FOREVER AS WRESTLING DIED THE NIGHT THE MESSIAH LOST!
Storm: WHAT WAS THAT!
Deal: I don’t know, but that was INSANE! It was some sort of apocalyptic vision of the future of the wrestling industry should Dare lose this match!
Voice: DANIEL DARE HAS FACED HIS FEAR!
Deal: The lights in the elevator come back on and we see Dare balled up in the corner in the fetal position rocking back and forth saying “MAKE IT STOP!” Dare’s fear is that the wrestling industry will be no more if he loses to Cage! He’s now faced it and he can now go for the win!
Storm: The elevator finally reaches the next floor and the doors open. Dare quickly gets off the elevator and turns to curse it out saying it should go back to hell where it belongs! He looks over his shoulder and sees the Saint standing just down the hallway who is waiting impatiently for Dare and Cage to resume fighting.
Saint: CONGRATULATIONS YOU FACED YOUR FEAR! NOW CAN WE TRY TO FINISH THIS MATCH WHILE WE’RE STILL IN 2025?
Dare: YOU WEREN’T ON THE ELEVATOR! HOW THE HELL DID YOU GET UP HERE SO FAST?
Saint: SECRET PASSAGES, THEY’RE ALL OVER THE PLACE, REMEMBER?
Dare: OH YES, THE SECRET PASSAGES! I ALWAYS LOVED THOSE. DID YOU USE THE ONE IN THE SOUTHEAST CORNER?
Saint: OF COURSE I DID. IT’S THE QUICKEST WAY HERE FROM THE BASEMENT.
Dare: I ALWAYS LOVED THAT PASSAGE, MADE MOVING AROUND THIS PLACE SO MUCH EASIER.
Saint: IT’S ONE OF MY FAVORITE THINGS ABOUT THE CATHEDRAL. BY THE WAY YOU MAY WANT TO LOOK OUT.
Dare: LOOK OUT? LOOK OUT FOR WHAT ….
Deal: CAGE EXPLODES OUT OF THE ELEVATOR AND TACKLES DARE INTO A NEARBY TABLE! A vase that was on the table falls off and shatters on the floor!
Cage: OH SHIT! I AM SO SORRY ABOUT THAT!
Saint: DON’T BE! THAT IS A VASE DARE LEFT BEHIND WHEN I KICKED THE SALVATION CHURCH OUT OF HERE! IT’S EXPENSIVE AS HELL BUT IS ALSO AN EYESORE SO YOU DID ME A FAVOR?
Dare: IS THAT MY VASE FROM THE MING DYNASTY FROM CHINA? I WAS WONDERING WHERE I LEFT THAT! IT’S A PRICELESS ANTIQUE!
Saint: NOT ANYMORE!
Dare: CAGE YOU BASTARD! YOU OWE ME A MILLION DOLLARS!
Cage: I THOUGHT YOU SAID IT WAS PRICLESS!
Dare: I JUST PUT A PRICE ON IT AND IT’S A MILLION DOLLARS!
Cage: GOOD LUCK GETTING IT FROM ME!
Deal: Dare explodes into a blind rage and TACKLES Cage to the floor! Dare POUNDS him in the head with a Double Axe Handle, but now Cage MULE KICKS Dare off of him and sends Dare HEAD FIRST down a nearby stairwell! Dare is sprawled out on a landing several steps down and now Cage HURLS himself over the railing and lands on Dare with a SPLASH!
Storm: HOLY SHIT! Cage damn near hurled himself to his death, but fortunately for him he landed on Dare! Blood splattered all over the wall and the Saint is going to have a hell of a time cleaning this up when this match is over!
Deal: You couldn’t pay me enough to help clean up this mess! Cage goes to cover Dare, but quickly stops as he remembers he still hasn’t faced his fear! He pulls Dare up and looks like he is setting him up for the THUNDER CAGE …. Dare blocks it and catches Cage with a HEAD BUTT! That slows Cage down and now Dare lifts Cage up and POWER BOMBS CAGE OFF THE STAIRWAY TO THE FLOOR BELOW!
Storm: Fortunately for Cage there was a table at the bottom of the stairway to break his fall and I say fortunately with a heavy dose of Silverstarian sarcasm because Cage is in a heap!
Deal: I don’t know WHY there would be a table at the bottom of a stairwell, but knowing the Saint he put it there hoping something like this would happen! Dare moves down the stairs as quickly as he can and throws himself on top of Cage for the cover! Now the Saint can count and we get 1 …. 2 …. CAGE KICKS OUT!
Storm: Cage survived that brutal fall from the stairwell to the floor below that sent him through the table, but that is not something you want to try to survive more than once! And Cage has to hope he can face his fear soon because right now he is at a distinct disadvantage in this match!
Deal: Dare wanted that pin, but now he knows he can tee off on Cage and doesn’t have to worry about suffering a pin or being made to tap out as Cage still needs to face his fear. Dare pulls Cage up and heaves him into the Saint’s living room! Cage gets up and Dare sends him HEAD FIRST INTO THE SAINT’S LARGE SCREEN TELEVISION!
Storm: The Saint puts his hand over his eyes and starts shaking his head, muttering to himself why the hell did I agree to this and that Cucumber owes him big time!
Deal: Cage is laid out on the floor and now Dare tries to PUSH THE LARGE SCREEN TELEVISION ON TOP OF CAGE …. CAGE MOVES AND THE TELEVISION CRASHES ON THE FLOOR!
Storm: The Saint throws his hands up and says to himself I know what I’m demanding RAGE buy for me when this is over! Cage is back to his feet and Dare charges at him …. Cage ducks down and FLIPS DARE OVER WITH A BIG BACK BODY DROP THROUGH THE SAINT’S COFFEE TABLE!
Deal: The coffee table EXPLODED as soon as Dare crashed through it and the Saint is looking down at him as Dare lays in the wreckage of the coffee table!
Saint: YOU KNOW WHAT? I HATED THAT DAMN THING! YOU DID ME A FAVOR! BUT YOU STILL OWE ME A NEW TELEVISION!
Cage: PUT IT ON MY TAB!
Deal: Cage sees Dare laying in a heap as he tries to get out of the mess that was once the Saint’s coffee table. Cage goes to move in on him …. THE FLOOR OPENS UP UNDERNEATH CAGE AND HE FALLS INTO IT! WHAT THE HELL WAS THAT!
Storm: A TRAP DOOR! IT WAS A TRAP DOOR! WHAT KIND OF LUNATIC HAS A TRAP DOOR IN THEIR LIVING ROOM!
Deal: YOU KNOW WHOSE HOUSE THEY’RE FIGHTING IN RIGHT?
Storm: OH YEAH THE SAINT’S! I forgot about that for a second.
Deal: I’m sure you did, but let’s focus on the fact that a trap door opened up underneath Cage and sucked him deep into the bowels of the Cathedral! We have NO IDEA where the hell Cage just went to …. Wait, I see him!
Storm: I do too! Cage seems to be in a small room SOMEWHERE in the Cathedral, but we don’t know where that room is!
Deal: Cage looks around trying to find a way out but there doesn’t seem to be an exit …. What the hell, the WALLS ARE CLOSING IN!
Storm: The room is SHRINKING and Cage is trapped with nowhere to go! Cage frantically tries to find a way out …. There’s a video playing on the ceiling above! WHAT IS THIS!
Deal: It’s a video of Cage’s wife Meg and his children Rowan and Liz! They are sitting around a table with an open space for Cage and crying how he left them behind because he cared more about RAGE and beating Daniel Dare than them!
Storm: Cage is locked on this video as now it shows him as a young child after the passing of his sister, talking about how alone he feels without her, and how he became a ghost to his parents as he left them feeling alone as well!
Deal: Now we’re hearing a voice …. It’s the doctor telling him he has a brain tumor and Cage debating treatment for it!
Storm: Now it’s him snapping out of it and saying he will do it after he fights Dare because he refuses to leave the people he cares about alone!
Deal: The voice overs stop and the video shuts off as the walls continue to close in on Cage! He continues to look for a way out, but there is none as the walls are about to FLATTEN HIM ….
Storm: Another trap door opens up underneath and Cage SLIDES out of the room just as the walls were about to close around him!
Deal: Cage looks around, panicked and sweating, trying to make sense of what just happened!
Voice: CAGE HAS FACED HIS FEAR!
Deal: It was his FEAR! CAGE FACED HIS FEAR! Both men have faced their fear and now the Fear Factory is ON!
Storm: Cage exhales a sigh of relief and now tries to navigate his way back to Dare inside the Cathedral!
Deal: Cage is making his way down a hallway of sorts and comes across a door. He kicks it open and goes through where he finds himself standing in front of Dare again! Where the hell did that first trap door take him and how he did end up back here so fast!
Storm: It has to be one of those secret passages the Saint mentioned earlier!
Deal: It has to be because no other explanation makes sense! Both Cage and Dare, bloodied, bruised and still itching to wage war with each have both faced their fears and now the Fear Factory is in full swing!
Storm: The Saint is standing at the end of the hallway watching Cage and Dare stare each other down and he actually looks pleased!
Saint: YOU HAVE BOTH FACED YOUR FEARS NOW THIS IS ANYONE’S MATCH TO WIN! NOW STOP STANDING AROUND AND LET’S DO THIS ALREADY!
Deal: Neither Cage or Dare have to be told twice as just like they did at the start of the match they charge at each other and start beating the hell out of each other! Dare grabs a nearby chair and SMASHES Cage with it! Cage responds by grabbing a painting off the wall and SMASHING IT over Dare’s head!
Storm: They are throwing each other into the wall of the hallway as they continue to batter each other senseless! Dare throws Cage through a door and he ends up in the first floor bathroom! Dare follows him in and throws Cage into the bathtub! He has his hands around Cage’s throat and is CHOKING HIM while Cage claws at his face to break free!
Deal: Dare sees the faucet and turns it on and now water is filling the bathtub! Dare tries to shove Cage’s head under the faucet like he’s trying to WATERBOARD HIM!
Storm: Worse than that I think Dare is trying to DROWN HIM! The tub is filling with water around Cage’s head and Dare has Cage’s head UNDER WATER! DARE IS TRYING TO DROWN CAGE!
Deal: I know this is a no rules match, but I don’t think that includes DROWNING your opponent! Cage is under water trying to fight out but he can’t get his head above water! The Saint has seen enough and is now trying to PULL Dare off of Cage! Dare is REFUSING to let go as he is trying to put Cage away LITERALLY!
Storm: The Saint has his arm around Dare’s neck trying to pull him away from Cage as he says killing your opponent isn’t part of the deal and he’s not going to have someone die in his home!
Deal: The Saint FINALLY pries Dare off of Cage and shoves him back so he can check on him! Cage isn’t moving as his head was under water for a long time! The Saint is checking his pulse and he turns white as a ghost! He says Cage isn’t breathing …. The Saint says Cage is …. He can’t finish his thought ….
Storm: The Saint says Cage is DEAD! Daniel Dare drowned Cage and KILLED HIM!
Deal: NO! NO! This can’t be happening! This has gone too far! It has gone TOO DAMN FAR!
Storm: The Saint looks at Dare who seems totally unbothered by this! He doesn’t care that he just DROWNED CAGE and KILLED HIM!
Deal: The Saint looks up at Dare with pure ANGER in his eyes and begins screaming in his face! He’s screaming that Dare took things too far and now Cage is dead in his bathtub!
Storm: I can’t believe what I’m seeing here! Dare just KILLED CAGE! HE KILLED HIM!
Deal: Cage has been accused of having a death wish in the past, but I don’t think this is what he had in mind! The Saint exits the bathroom saying he needs to call the authorities while Dare looks unconcerned and somewhat PROUD of what he did!
Storm: How can he be proud of THAT! He just killed a man! This is SICK!
Deal: Dare turns his back to the body of Cage and yells at the Saint that he’s not going to help him clean up the body!
Storm: What is wrong with him! That is MESSED UP!
Deal: Dare is now CACKLING HYSTERICALLY as he says this means he wins …. CAGE IS RISING FROM THE BATH TUB! WHAT THE HELL!
Storm: OH MY GOD! CAGE IS A ZOMBIE NOW AND HE’S HUNGRY FOR HUMAN FLESH!
Deal: HE’S NOT A ZOMBIE! HE’S ALSO NOT DEAD! But just like a HORROR MOVIE VILLAIN who won’t stay dead when you thought he was done, I'm going with Jason Voorhees of Friday The 13th when he rises out of Crystal Lake, Cage steps out of the bathtub and now is walking towards Dare!
Storm: Cage looks POSSESSED right now! I’m scared!
Deal: Silence you big baby! Dare still thinks Cage is done for and he has no idea that Cage is ALIVE and on his feet! Dare is still cackling like a hyena to himself as Cage grabs him and spins Dare around to face him!
Storm: Dare’s jaw hits the floor as he can’t believe Cage is alive …. CAGE TACKLES DARE AND BEGINS WHALING ON HIM!
Deal: Dare is trying to cover up but Cage has gone FULLY FERAL as he pummels Dare like a madman! A few minutes ago we thought Cage was DEAD and now he’s beating the shit out of Dare which begs the question was that a RUSE between him and the Saint to fool Dare!
Storm: I don’t know and I doubt either of them will admit to it, but it sure smells that way to me!
Deal: It doesn’t matter now as Cage is PUMMELING Dare! He pulls Dare off the floor and throws him HEAD FIRST INTO THE TOILET! Cage puts Dare’s head on the toilet seat and begins SLAMMING THE LID UP AND DOWN ON IT! He now sticks Dare’s head into the toilet and FLUSHES IT ON HIM! I hope for Dare’s sake that the toilet was empty!
Storm: Cage pulls Dare up and hurls him into the hallway and Dare slams into the wall! Dare bounces back towards Cage who drops him with a FACE SLAM! Cage covers him and gets 1 …. 2 …. DARE KICKS OUT!
Deal: That is Cage’s first attempt at a pinfall after facing his fear, and now it’s all about who can put the other away! Cage grabs Dare by the hair and throws him head first into the kitchen! Dare slams into the dishwasher and Cage runs towards him with a RUNNING KNEE …. DARE MOVES AND CAGE CRASHES INTO THE DISHWASHER!
Storm: Dare opens up the dishwasher while Cage clutches his knee! Dare grabs a plate and SMASHES it over Cage’s head! Cage staggers as Dare grabs a broken piece from the plate he just destroyed and CUTS Cage across the stomach!
Deal: Cage doubles over as that cut deep, now Dare grabs Cage by the leg and places it across the open dishwasher …. DARE SLAMS IT SHUT ON CAGE’S LEG! Cage hits the ground writhing in pain and now Dare picks him up for a DEATH VALLEY DRIVER ON THE KITCHEN COUNTER!
Storm: Cage rolls off to the floor and now Dare covers him! 1 …. 2 …. CAGE KICKS OUT! Dare yells at the Saint saying it was a slow count and the Saint tells Dare maybe if he didn’t move in slow motion he might have gotten the pin!
Deal: Dare is known for trying to intimidate the officials but he isn’t going to intimidate the Saint. That isn’t going to stop him from arguing though and he is making his point known loudly!
Storm: The Saint is making his point just as loudly as these two were MADE to argue with each other!
Deal: The Saint isn’t having it with Dare and says if he wants another round with him they can set a time and place in 2026 but for now he needs to focus on Cage! Dare angrily turns around to face Dare …. CAGE SMASHES HIM OVER THE HEAD WITH A BLENDER!
Storm: Dare DROPS like he was shot as Cage BRAINED him with that blender! Glass is everywhere and I think some of it is wedged in Dare’s skull! Cage moves in, hobbling on one leg and PULLS himself up on the kitchen counter! He stands over Dare and LEAPS OFF FOR AN ELBOW SMASH!
Deal: I don’t know if he leaped off or fell off because his weakened leg couldn’t support his weight! Either way he pulled it off and Cage covers him again! 1 …. 2 …. DARE KICKS OUT!
Storm: Close call for Dare as Cage nearly got him! Dare stands up and Cage drills him with an upper cut! Another one and Dare is reeling! Cage goes to follow up but Dare lashes out with a kick to Cage’s wounded knee and Cage drops like a rock!
Deal: Dare drags Cage towards the dining room pummeling him as he does! Dare picks up Cage and SLAMS Cage on top of the dining room table! Dare climbs up on the dining room table and lifts Cage up for a MESSIANIC PILEDRIVER THROUGH THE DINING ROOM TABLE! HOLY SHIT!
Storm: That table isn’t like the ones you see at a RAGE arena, this a THICK TABLE and dare just obliterated it with Cage’s head!
Deal: Cage is writhing around in pain like a fish out of water, holding his neck which Dare tweaked earlier in the match! Dare now covers Cage and here’s the count! 1 …. 2 …. CAGE KICKS OUT IN TIME!
Storm: Dare can’t believe he didn’t get it! Dare pulls Cage up and prepares for a POWER BOMB …. Cage BACK FLIPS him over and Dare lands on debris from the broken table! Cage now wraps his left arm around Dare’s neck and begins PUMMELING him on the top of his skull with his right!
Deal: Cage is POUNDING those shards of glass from the blender stuck in Dare’s head deeper into his flesh and blood is streaming down his face! Dare reaches back and JAMS his thumb into Cage’s eye and Cage lets go! He stands up and Dare gets back to his feet. Dare moves towards him and Cage quickly responds with a SUPER KICK! It sends Dare’s head into the wall and he hits the floor! Cage covers him and gets 1 …. 2 …. DARE KICKS OUT IN TIME!
Storm: Another close call for Dare, but he’s still alive! Cage can’t believe he didn’t get it and goes to follow up, but Dare catches him with a big right hook! Cage fires back and now they are brawling down the main hallway of the Cathedral!
Deal: The punches are flying fast and furious …. Wait a second there’s that room the Saint was talking about earlier!
Storm: The one he said they are not allowed to enter or bad things would happen?
Deal: That’s the one! It has a big KEEP OUT sign plastered on it and Cage and Dare are fighting right towards it! The Saint is telling them to avoid that room or they will both be sorry, but good luck getting them to listen while they are beating the shit out of each other!
Storm: Cage nails Dare with a big right and that staggers Dare! He fires back and catches Cage in the jaw! That has Cage reeling but he quickly snaps out of it and TACKLES DARE INTO THE DOOR OF THE FORBIDDEN ROOM!
Deal: They literally busted open the door to that room and they both went flying inside! The Saint screams “NOW YOU DID IT!” and follows them inside! The Saint SLAMS the door shut and locks it behind him! He looks at them and yells “YOU DIDN’T LISTEN NOW YOU’RE GOING TO GET IT!
Storm: Who knows what that could mean! I’m looking around the room and I don’t see anything unusual except that it’s poorly lit. I don’t see the big deal ….
Deal: A large television at the end of the room lights up and a video starts to play! What the hell is this!
(Video of horror directors Rob Zombie and Uwe Boll plays on the screen.)
Narrator: TODAY AT THE ACADEMY FOR HORROR MOVIE GREATNESS, WE HONOR VISIONARY DIRECTOR UWE BOLL WITH THIS AWARD FOR LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT IN THE HORROR GENRE!
Cage: NOOOOOOOO! UWE BOLL SUCKS! MAKE IT STOP!
Narrator: WE ALSO HONOR ROB ZOMBIE WITH THE AWARD FOR THE GREATEST REBOOT OF A HORROR MOVIE FOR HIS VISIONARY REMAKE OF HALLOWEEN!
Cage: THIS IS TOO MUCH! TURN IT OFF RIGHT NOW!
Deal: Cage is LOSING HIS MIND as anyone who knows Cage knows he DESPISES Uwe Boll and he wanted to personally track down Rob Zombie and kick his ass for how he BUTCHERED the Halloween remake! Seeing this has to be TORTURE for Cage!
Storm: That video stops and now one starts playing of Daniel Dare dressed like ELVIS at a Karaoke contest …. SINGING?
*Dare on video: MY HEART WILL GO OOOOOOOOOOOONNNNNNNN!
Deal: Dear God it’s a video of Dare singing a CELINE DION SONG! I will never will get this image out of my mind!
Dare: THIS IS SLANDER! THIS IS AI GENERATED SLANDER! MUSIC IS NOISE AND I SURE AS HELL WOULD NEVER SING A CELINE DION SONG! TURN THIS OFF!
Deal: The Saint warned them not to go into this room! This is some sort twisted play on fears they both might have and it appears to be working as the Saint is engaging in EMOTIONAL CRUELTY towards both Cage and Dare!
Storm: They are both sweating profusely as this is clearly some form of torture by the Saint who set this room up just for them!
Deal: I guess he figured if they are going to fight in and destroy his house he is going to find a way to amuse himself in the process ….
(Another video plays and it shows Horror In The High Desert director Dutch Marich.)
Marich: Hi, Horror In The High Desert fans! It’s me, Dutch Marich, and I want to thank you all for enjoying the movies, especially the last one, Majesty. But I recently had an epiphany and realized I HATE making horror movies! So I am announcing I am officially CANCELLING Part Five of the Horror In The High Desert series and going back to my first love, making documentary movies about the greatest Olympic sport of all time …. CURLING!
Cage: NO! DAMN YOU SAINT! THIS ISN’T FUNNY! YOU’VE GONE TOO FAR …. I THINK I’M GOING TO BE SICK!
Deal: Cage is down on all fours DRY HEAVING as the idea of Horror In The High Desert Part Five not being made is too much for him to handle!
Storm: Now ANOTHER video is playing on the television! What else could we see!
Deal: It looks like a government official making a speech? What in the world is going on!
Government official: Today, for the first time in history, the House Of Representatives UNANIMOUSLY voted to make the production, distribution and consumption of pineapple pizza ILLEGAL! The bill immediately went to the Senate where it passed UNANIMOUSLY and then went to the President’s desk where he immediately signed it and then promised that anyone caught violating this federal law will immediately go to prison for LIFE!
Dare: THIS ISN’T FUNNY SAINT! PINEAPPLE PIZZA IS A GIFT FROM THE GODS AND I REFUSE TO LISTEN TO YOU SULLY IT’S GOOD NAME LIKE THIS!
Deal: Dare is HYPERVENTILATING as this video clearly didn’t sit well with him! A light flicks on near Dare and we see a PINEAPPLE PIZZA on a table waiting for him! Dare immediately rushes over to get himself a slice to calm his nerves! He grabs a slice and we hear a BUZZING SOUND …. The pineapple pizza is attached to an ELECTRO SHOCK MACHINE! Dare is being ZAPPED with electricity while he holds the slice but he STILL EATS IT! Damn this man loves his pineapple pizza!
Storm: Even while he’s being shocked with electricity! The Saint has always said enjoying pineapple pizza was a sign of mental illness and he may be on to something!
Deal: Dare finishes the slice and flips off the Saint when he’s done! Neither he or Cage are happy with him right now!
Cage: WHAT THE HELL IS WRONG WITH YOU SAINT! THIS IS TOO MUCH!
Dare: YOU ARE A SICK MAN SAINT! YOU HEAR ME? YOU ARE SICK?
Saint: YOU GUYS WANT SICK? I’LL GIVE YOU SICK!
Deal: The Saint has a box and pulls out what appears to be noise cancelling headphones? Why the hell is the Saint putting on noise cancelling headphones?
Storm: The Saint pulls what appears to be a remote out of his pocket. He points it towards something and clicks a button. MUSIC starts to play …. Oh God Saint you didn’t. PLEASE TELL ME YOU DIDN’T!
Music: I JUST WANT YOU FOR MY OWN …. MORE THAN YOU COULD EVER KNOW …. MAKE MY WISH COME TRUE …. ALL I WANT FOR CHRISTMAS IS YOU!
Deal: DAMN IT HE DID! The Saint is TORTURING Cage and Dare with the most annoying, obnoxious, overplayed holiday song, ALL I WANT FOR CHRISTMAS BY MARIAH CAREY! THIS IS INHUMAN!
Cage: SAINT YOU SON OF A BITCH! THIS IS DEPRAVED EVEN FOR YOU!
Dare: MUSIC IS NOISE AND THIS IS THE NOISIEST NOISE I’VE EVER HEARD! I HATE YOU SAINT!
Saint: WHAT’S THAT? I CAN’T HEAR EITHER OF YOU! DAMN THESE NOISE CANCELLING HEADPHONES WORK GREAT! THEY WERE EXPENSIVE, BUT WORTH EVERY PENNY!
Deal: Cage and Dare are both covering their ears screaming bloody murder and who can blame them as the Saint has piped in Mariah Carey’s GOD AWFUL Christmas song to torture them! This is sick! Twisted! And I think this violates the part in the United States Constitution that outlaws CRUEL AND UNUSUAL PUNISHMENT as NO ONE likes this song!
Storm: Speak for yourself, I think it’s kinda catchy! ALL I WANT FOR CHRISTMAS …. IS YOU!
Deal: YOU NEED HELP! Cage and Dare have their ears covered and are screaming at the Saint to turn the song off and of course the Saint decides to TURN UP THE VOLUME! Cage and Dare now go to the door and are trying to kick it open but the door is LOCKED!
Storm: They are demanding it be open and are kicking at the door trying to break it down! Cage and Dare now both lower their shoulders and BLAST into the door and it opens up! They both go spilling into the hallway and they both look RELIEVED to be out of that room!
Saint: CAGE! DANIEL DARE! YOU HAVE BOTH FACED YOUR FEARS! POORLY! BUT YOU FACED THEM! I HOPE YOU ENJOYED THE SHOW! HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA!
Deal: The Saint is laughing hysterically at what he just put Cage and Dare through and for the first time ever I think Cage and Dare agree with each other as neither of them found this funny! But they don’t have time to worry about that as there is still a match to be won and now the fists start flying AGAIN!
Storm: They are fighting down the hallway and are battering each other against the wall! They have beaten each other half to death this entire time and they still have a lot of fight in them!
Deal: Cage and Dare continue to batter each other and they are making their way towards a GLASS DOOR! Cage and Dare are moving at WARP SPEED as they pummel each other and THEY THROW EACH OTHER THROUGH THE GLASS DOOR! OH MY GOD!
Storm: THAT WAS MESSED UP! These two were already bloody head to toe and now they just sliced each other open even more! There is a pool of blood forming beneath both of them and even more glass stuck in their bodies! How much further are they going to push each other!
Deal: As far as they have to! That’s how far they will push each other! Both men are pushing themselves up and we see they are on the patio that leads to the Cathedral’s backyard! They are now OUTSIDE and will you look at that? IT’S SNOWING! They are outside in the snow and there is a GIANT CHRISTMAS TREE in the back yard with CHRISTMAS GIFTS underneath it!
Storm: And look who’s standing in front of the tree …. It’s SAINTA CLAUS!
Deal: IT IS SAINTA CLAUS! The Saint has put on his Sainta Claus get up and is standing in front of the Christmas tree waving Cage and Dare towards him!
Saint: HO HO HO! MERRY CHRISTMAS TO YOU TWO! Despite the fact you both have turned my house in a war zone and will be paying through the nose to get it fixed, as the official provider of holiday greetings and seasons beatings, as the special referee of this all important match, I decided it was only right that I got each of you a very special CHRISTMAS GIFT! Dare, here is YOURS!
Deal: Sainta Claus hands Dare a box and he quickly opens it up …. EDNA! IT’S EDNA! The barbed wire baseball bat Dare has used on numerous victims over the years!
Saint: Enjoy the gift! If you don't, that's not my problem! Cage, here is YOURS!
Deal: Sainta Claus hands Cage his gift and he opens it up …. It’s a KENDO STICK wrapped with DUCT TAPE AND RAZOR BLADES!
Storm: Both Cage and Dare seem happy with their gifts which goes to show Sainta Claus is WAY BETTER than that fraud Santa Claus! That asshole always forgets the batteries!
Deal: Don’t get me started on that FAKE! But that’s for another day as after beating each other senseless throughout the Cathedral, Cage and Dare are now outside in the back yard, IN THE SNOW, bloodied and bruised with both of them holding a VERY DANGEROUS WEAPON in their hands! The blood pouring out of their numerous wounds is turning the snow beneath their feet bright red and here is a pool of blood around both men!
Saint: What are you two waiting for? You have your gifts, now FUCK EACH OTHER UP ALREADY!
Deal: They don’t need to be told twice as Cage and Dare are now DUELING with their weapons! Dare swings at Cage with Edna but he blocks it away with the Kendo Stick! Cage now swings at Dare who bats it away with Edna! These two are trying to MAIM each other permanently here in the backyard of the Cathedral!
Storm: And the snow is falling harder now! Both men are fighting the blood falling into their eyes and the snow blowing in their face! This match sure has had everything!
Deal: Dare and Cage continue to swing away at each other but are not able to land a shot! Cage takes a wild swing with the Kendo Stick but Dare ducks out of the way! Cage tries to get himself set but his feet slip in the snow and DARE SMASHES CAGE IN THE BACK WITH EDNA!
Storm: Cage HOWLS in agony as the barbed wire digs into his flesh! Dare takes Edna and is now GRINDING IT UP AND DOWN CAGE’S BACK! LOOK AT ALL THAT BLOOD!
Deal: Dare is taking chunks out of Cage’s back with Edna and there is a SICK, TWISTED SMILE ON DARE’S FACE! He is TORTURING CAGE and I THINK HE’S GETTING OFF ON IT!
Storm: Dare derives happiness from the misery of others and this is without question his HAPPY PLACE!
Deal: Cage grabs the Kendo Stick with both hands and takes a desperation swing backwards over his shoulders and gets Dare in the face with it! Cage now pulls the Kendo Stick forward and MY GOD! One of the razor blades got Dare on the side of his face and opened up a HUGE wound!
Storm: Dare recoils in pain and now Cage rushes at him and CROSS CHECKS Dare in the face with the Kendo Stick like a hockey player and Dare goes down! He’s trying to get up but is slipping on the snow and now Cage begins WHALING ON DARE WITH THE KENDO STICK!
Deal: Cage is GOING OFF on Dare and look at Cage’s face! He has gone totally SAVAGE! He may be here physically but mentally he is elsewhere as every facet of what makes Cage who he is and his humanity have taken leave from his mind and has been replaced by a bloodthirsty, ravenous ANIMAL!
Storm: It’s the zombie in him! You know how much he loves those zombie movies! He’s watched so many of them it’s turned him into one!
Deal: You know that’s not possible! Or I don’t think it is! Either way Cage is BATTERING Dare head to toe with that Kendo Stick and is opening a new one each time one of those razor blades makes contact with his flesh!
Storm: Dare tries to sit up and Cage BLASTS HIM OVER THE HEAD! Dare goes down and Cage goes for the cover! 1 …. 2 …. DARE KICKS OUT IN TIME!
Deal: Dare was able to kick out before the Saint counted to three, and did you notice each time the Saint’s hand slapped the snow, BLOOD came shooting up as everywhere these men go there is a pool of blood that follows them!
Storm: I saw that and that is the perfect way to describe this match! A never ending pool of blood! I’m surprised either of these men have any left!
Deal: Cage gets back to his feet and tries to reset as Dare is barely able to stand up! Cage moves towards Dare, Kendo Stick still in tow …. Dare grabs a handful of blood soaked snow and THROWS IT IN CAGE’S EYES! Cage is frantically wiping the snow out of his eyes …. Dare comes up from behind Cage with Edna and is TRYING TO FORCE IT INTO CAGE’S MOUTH!
Storm: Dare has a modified FULL NELSON on Cage and is using it to keep Edna in his mouth! Cage is trying to keep his mouth closed and the barbed wire is SLICING OPEN HIS LIPS!
Deal: Blood is now pouring out of Cage’s mouth and Cage is desperately trying to break out! Cage reaches his hands up and GRABS Edna! The barbed wire is cutting into his hands but he is FORCING Edna away from his mouth! Cage leans forward and now swings his head backwards into Dare’s face! He caught him on the nose and that stuns Dare! He does it again and Dare loses his grip!
Storm: Cage breaks free and turns to face Dare …. Dare raises Edna above his head and BRINGS IT DOWN VIOLENTLY ON CAGE’S HEAD! Cage hits the ground and now the blood is flowing like a river out of his head!
Deal: Dare is standing over Cage with a crazed look in his eyes and I feel like we just witnessed a horrific re-enactment of the scene from The Walking Dead where Negan killed Glen! Only Negan called his weapon Lucille and Dare is WAY MORE EVIL than Negan ever was!
Storm: Cage is down and he isn’t moving as Dare literally split his head open with Edna! A PERVERSE SMILE appears on Dare’s face and now he covers Cage! There is no way Cage kicks out of this!
Deal: The Saint counts and we get 1 …. 2 …. CAGE KICKS OUT! HE KICKED OUT! IT WAS AT THE LAST SECOND BUT DAMN IT HE KICKED OUT!
Storm: HOW! I THOUGHT HE WAS DONE! HOW DID HE KICK OUT!
Deal: Dare is asking himself the same question as he can’t believe Cage survived that! What a scene this is! Two of RAGE’s all time greats, battling it out in the back yard of another all time great, covered head to toe in their own blood as the Chicago snow falls around them!
Storm: The thing is only Dare is on his feet! Cage has next to nothing left and while Dare is beaten down himself, he still has more to give than Cage at this point! It’s going to take a miracle for Cage to pull this off!
Deal: Cage is trying to get to his feet and Dare raises his hand up! That means the TESTICLE SQUEEZE is coming as he wants to end this NOW! Dare charges in for the Testcicle Squeeze …. Cage BLOCKS IT and takes Dare to the ground with an arm bar! He sees the Kendo Stick nearby and places Dare’s hand on it …. CAGE STOMPS DARE’S HAND ON THE KENDO STICK!
Storm: One of the razor blades sliced open Dare’s hand! Cage just cut open his power hand, the one he uses for the Testicle Squeeze and that cut is SICKENING! There is blood everywhere!
Deal: That also snapped the Kendo Stick in half and now Cage’s weapon is useless! But he picks Dare up and delivers a FALCON ARROW on what’s left of it and the razor blades go into Dare’s back! Cage covers him and here’s the count! 1 …. 2 …. DARE KICKS OUT RIGHT BEFORE THREE!
Storm: Now I’m asking HOW DID DARE DO THAT! That would have put away most wrestlers easily!
Deal: Dare isn’t most wrestlers! Neither is Cage! And these men are giving everything they have in this WAR of a match! Cage can’t believe he didn’t get the three count there and seems to be asking himself what is it going to take to defeat Dare!
Storm: You can see his breath in the cold Chicago air as he tries to think of something, anything to put Dare down as nothing has worked so far!
Deal: Cage gets to his feet and again goes to try to put Dare away …. TESTICLE SQUEEZE! DARE HAS THE TESTICLE SQUEEZE ON CAGE! That’s the same hand that got sliced open by the razor blades on the Kendo Stick and blood is pouring out of Dare’s hand as he applies the hold but it seems to be working as Cage is in TORTUROUS PAIN!
Storm: The Saint is standing by Cage to see if he taps out, but Cage is refusing to give in! Dare is screaming at Cage to call it quits while his manhood is intact but Cage will not tap out!
Deal: Normally there would be ring ropes Cage could try to get to but they are fighting outside in the snow so Cage has nothing to turn to except whatever strength he has left! The problem is I don’t think he has much if any left!
Storm: Cage is hanging on, using the strongest part of his body to stay in the fight and that’s his HEART! Cage’s biggest strength throughout his career has always been his heart, but it’s also been his biggest weakness as it has led him to push him further than he should have! This is looking like one of those times!
Deal: The Saint continues to look over Cage to see if he’s going to tap and Cage is still refusing to give in! Dare is squeezing harder and harder and you can only imagine the pain Cage is in right now! Dare is telling the Saint to call the match but Cage screams at him not to even think about it because he’s not done!
Storm: This is PAINFUL to watch! Cage is refusing to give in but he looks to be fading! I think he’s fading!
Deal: HE IS! Cage looks like he is passing out as his eyes are rolling back in his head! He is losing consciousness and now the Saint raises Cage’s hand …. It falls! He raises it a second time and it FALLS AGAIN!
Storm: This isn’t looking good for Cage! One more time and it’s over!
Deal: Dare is screaming at the Saint to raise his hand again! He believes Cage is done and won’t respond! The Saint takes a deep breath and raises Cage’s hand a third time …. IT STAYS UP! CAGE’S HAND STAYS UP! DARE CAN’T BELIEVE IT! THE SAINT CAN’T BELIEVE! THESE FANS IN NEW YORK CAN’T BELIEVE IT! AND I SURE AS HELL CAN’T BELIEVE IT EITHER!
Storm: The fans here in New York City are on their feet cheering for Cage! They want him to keep fighting! They want him to take down Dare!
Fans: CAGE! CAGE! CAGE!
Deal: The sound of the fans chanting for Cage is being piped into the loud speaker system of the Cathedral and they can hear it in the back yard! Cage can hear it and is now pounding his hand on the ground trying to fire himself up as the fans continue to chant louder!
Storm: Cage is trying to WILL himself to overcome the UNGODLY PAIN he is feeling and fight out of the Testicle Squeeze that Dare has shown no signs of letting up on! In fact he’s only putting more pressure on!
Deal: I’ve never seen a more pained expression in my life than the one I see on Cage’s face right now! But I’ve also never seen a look of greater determination either! Cage is trying to force his way to his feet while Dare STILL has the Testicle Squeeze on!
Storm: He’s back on his feet! Cage has somehow forced his way to his feet!
Deal: Cage is back up and now he reaches down to Dare’s hand that has the Testicle Squeeze on and JAMS HIS THUMB INTO THE CUT ON HIS HAND! Remember that’s the hand Cage stomped into the Kendo Stick that got cut open by the razor blades! Now Cage is DIGGING his thumb into that wound and is RIPPING IT OPEN FURTHER!
Storm: Dare is HOWLING IN PAIN and blood is GUSHING out of the wound!
Deal: Cage continues to jam his thumb into the wound and DARE LETS GO! DARE LETS GO OF THE TESTICLE SQUEEZE …. THUNDER CAGE! CAGE GOT HIM WITH THE THUNDER CAGE!
Storm: DARE IS DOWN! HE’S DOWN AND HE ISN’T MOVING!
Deal: CAGE COVERS HIM! 1 …. 2 …. 3! CAGE GOT HIM! HE GOT HIM! CAGE IS THE NEW RAGE WORLD CHAMPION!
**DING**DING**DING**
Stock: LADIES AND GENTLEMEN! THE WINNER OF THE FEAR FACTORY …. AND THE NEW RAGE WORLD CHAMPION …. CAGE!
(Deafening pop from the fans. A video of the fans celebrating the win is projected onto a large screen by the Cathedral’s backyard with chants of CAGE! CAGE! CAGE! erupting again.)
Deal: CAGE HAS DONE IT! Cage has defeated Daniel Dare in what might be the SICKEST and BLOODIEST match I have ever seen but Cage defeats Daniel Dare and is now the NEW RAGE WORLD CHAMPION! HE DID IT!
Storm: What a match! WHAT A MATCH THIS WAS! It had everything you could possibly think of and more! These men threw everything they had at each other and gave us a match for the ages. But in the end Cage prevails and RAGE has a new world champion!
Deal: Dare is sitting in the snow, covered in blood and breathing heavily, taking in the sight of the Saint handing Cage the RAGE World Championship belt and raising his hand in victory!
Storm: Cage looks up at the video showing the fans celebrating back in New York City and raises the belt above his head in acknowledgement! The cheers get even louder as the fans get the ending they were hoping for, Cage is walking out as champion!
Deal: A feud between two of the biggest names in RAGE that has lasted for almost THREE YEARS comes to a head in a match I will never forget for as long as I live. The Saint has pulled out his cellphone and is telling the paramedics to come inside NOW as Dare, clearly in pain, is trying to stand and walk off but is having difficulty doing so while Cage COLLAPSES into the snow as the exhaustion finally overwhelms him!
Storm: Is Cage making SNOW ANGELS or are his arms and legs just moving because of the cold and pain?
Deal: I don’t know, but whatever it is Cage is making a snow angel with his own blood and it’s own way that seems like a fitting end to this match! The paramedics have made it to the back yard and immediately begin working on Cage and Dare as both of these men are going to need serious medical attention after this!
Storm: That’s not all who came out, look who else has joined us!
Deal: It’s the FREAKS ON PARADE! We haven’t seen them in forever! They have come out to the back yard and they have HUGE BOX OF FIRE WORKS! They start lighting them off and we have a Christmas fireworks display to end Year 22! Cage sees the fireworks and says something to the Saint!
Cage: I THOUGHT YOU SAID NOTHING FLAMMABLE!
Saint: I SAID NOTHING FLAMMABLE FOR YOU!
Cage: BASTARD! IT WAS ONE ROOM!
Saint: IT WAS A BIG ROOM!
Deal: The Saint and Cage continue to discuss the flammable items issue as the paramedics continue to work on him as well as Dare. The Freaks are filling the sky with fireworks and this is the perfect way to end 2025 in RAGE! Thank you all for watching Year 22 and we can’t wait to see all of you in 2026! Until then MERRY CHRISTMAS, HAPPY HOLIDAYS AND WE WILL SEE YOU NEXT YEAR!
(The ending credits roll with Cage being loaded onto a stretcher with the RAGE World Championship belt resting on his waist, Dare being wheeled out on a stretcher of his own and the Freaks On Parade continuing to set off fireworks while the Saint looks on.)
[Card]
RAGE Year 22 PPV
Tuesday, December 23rd, 2025
Madison Square Garden - New York, New York
Main Event
RAGE World Championship
-Live from The Saint's Cathedral in Chicago, Illinois on RAGE Vision!
-Fear Factory Match
Special Guest Referee: The Saint
Daniel Dare (champion) vs. Cage
RAGE Bare Knuckles Championship
The Bootslut (champion) w/ Filthy Phil vs. Monster Big Tel
RAGE Scientific Showcase Championship
Doug Devens (champion) w/ Thomas Gordon vs. Nightwalker
RAGE High Stakes Championship
Scott Grayse (champion) vs. Doug Devens w/ Thomas Gordon
RAGE Gauntlet Tag Team Championships
Thee Storm (Lady Giant and Crazy Jenna) (champions) vs. Action Jay Jackson and Gemini w/ Homeless Don
One-on-One Match
-Paid for by Richard Mason
-Live from Saudi Arabia on RAGE Vision!
Steve Hogar vs. Kip Kutler
Loser Leaves RAGE Match
-Handicapped Match
Harvey Adams vs. Sweet FA and Tuppence Banglarron w/ Filthy Phil
Double Jeopardy Prize Steel Cage Match
-Climb the cage - somehow figure out a way to win the briefcase hanging from the rafters to claim the Double Jeopardy prize!
Participants:
Joe Mills
Dana Czech
Monster Big Pat
Monster Big Dave
Monster Big Hamish
Kristian Bane
Harmony Hardin
Sin
Biz MacTavish
Cora
Kristial Ball
Bart the Florida Man
LaPercell Daisy
Dan the Baptist
Lucy
Bobby Bastard
Harold Hartley
Malaboo Dreamstone
Alice Killjoy
Dolly Killjoy
Fifteen
Reginald Van Newton
Shannan Hicks
[Content]
Deal: We are kicking things off here at Year 22 with the Double Jeopardy Cage match! 23 RAGE superstars will be competing inside of this cage to claim the prize that is inside a briefcase that is suspended above the ring! The object is to climb the cage and claim the briefcase and whoever is able to grab it and win the Double Jeopardy prize, it will grant whoever wins it the ability to restart ANY MATCH ONE TIME and there is NO EXPIRATION DATE on this prize!
Storm: That’s a TRUE LEGEND of a prize, almost as good as waking up on Christmas morning and finding Santa Claus left you a Buddy Meyers bath bomb and a super sized box of Corn Flakes under your tree! Neil Puller and his Ricker Fed crap has nothing to do with this!
Deal: Yeah, sure let’s go with that! There is a verifiable WHO’S WHO of RAGE competing in this match. I mean look at all these WORLD CLASS SUPERSTARS competing in this match!
Joe Mills
Dana Czech
Monster Big Pat
Monster Big Dave
Monster Big Hamish
Kristian Bane
Harmony Hardin
Sin
Biz MacTavish
Cora
Kristal Ball
Bart the Florida Man
LaPercell Daisy
Dan the Baptist
Lucy
Bobby Bastard
Harold Hartley
Malaboo Dreamstone
Alice Killjoy
Dolly Killjoy
Fifteen
Reginald Van Newton
Shannan Hicks
Storm: That’s a hell of a list! A total VIP contingent of RAGE AND PRO WRESTLING!
Deal: Every wrestler in RAGE is a VIP of this business! That’s what makes us RAGE!
Stock: LADIES AND BLOODY GENTLEMEN! UP NEXT IS THE DOUBLE BLOODY JEOPARDY CAGE MATCH! THE DOUBLE JEOPARDY PRIZE IS INSIDE A BLOODY BRIEFCASE SUSPENDED FROM THE RAFTERS ABOVE THE RING! THE FIRST PERSON TO CLIMB THE BLOODY CAGE AND GRAB THE BRIEFCASE WILL WIN THE DOUBLE JEOPARDY PRIZE WHICH WILL ALLOW THE HOLDER TO RESTART ONE BLOODY MATCH ANY TIME AT A TIME AND PLACE OF THEIR BLOODY CHOOSING AND THERE IS NO BLOODY EXPIRATION DATE ON THIS PRIZE!
NOW THAT WE GOT THAT OUT OF THE BLOODY WAY LET’S MEET THE BLOODY COMPETITORS!
JOE MILLS
DANA CZECH
MONSTER BIG PAT
MONSTER BIG DAVE
MONSTER BIG HAMISH
KRISTIAN BANE
HARMONY HARDIN
SIN
BIZ MACTAVISH
CORA
KRISTAL BALL
BART THE FLORIDA MAN
LAPERCELL DAISY
DAN THE BAPTIST
LUCY
BOBBY BASTARD
HAROLD HARTLEY
MALABOO DREAMSTONE
ALICE KILLJOY
DOLLY KILLJOY
FIFTEEN
REGINALD VAN NEWTON
AND SHANNAN BLOODY HICKS!
Deal: We are just moments away from this very important match! But now that the wrestlers are inside the cage I notice we are short a few wrestlers as Kristal Ball is nowhere to be found! What is going on with that?
Storm: I don’t know why she wouldn’t be here, but Ball is apparently running late or totally forgot about the match and I doubt she forgot!
Deal: I doubt that too! I also don’t see Harold Hartley either! He was listed as one of the favorites in Las Vegas to win this, but he’s not here either! What is going on?
Storm: Hartley never runs late, I hope nothing happened to him! Same goes for Kristal Ball! What is going on here!?
Deal: That’s two people missing from this match and we have no idea what happened to them! We’ll have to find out later as right now this match is about to start with the 21 wrestlers who did make it to the cage!
**DING**DING**
Deal: Here we go and immediately we have wrestlers going towards the cage wall! Bart the Florida Man makes a quick move to get towards the briefcase, but Monster Big Hamish grabs him off the cage wall and CHOKE SLAMS him to the mat!
Storm: Harmony Hardin is on the top turnbuckle trying to get up the cage but Fifteen comes underneath her and POWER BOMBS Hardin to the mat!
Deal: RVN now runs up and STOMPS Hardin in the head! He calls her a DEFECT for thinking she could claim a prize meant for either him or Fifteen!
Storm: Cora turns and spins. She wipes out both of the Killjoys with a FLYING BODY BLOCK! Cora now turns towards the cage and starts to climb but is quickly cut off by Lucy who grabs her by the shoulder and yanks her back down!
Deal: Lucy tries to climb the cage wall, but Bobby grabs her by the ankle and roughly pulls Lucy off the wall! Lucy angrily shoves him and the former couple are having words with each other, but here comes DTB from behind with a DOUBLE AXE HANDLE to Bobby!
Storm: Monsters Big Dave and Big Pat are slugging it out with Mills and Czech as they all are preventing each other from getting onto the cage! The Double Jeopardy prize is dangling from the rafters waiting for someone to climb up and grab it but that is going to be a tough task for whoever pulls it off!
Deal: Shannan Hicks has LaPecell Daisy above his head and PRESS SLAMS her into the cage! He now flexes his muscles in celebration and screams at everyone in the cage!
Hicks: Y’ALL BETTER GET OUT OF MAHHH WAY BECAUSE IMMA WINNING THIS ONE, DADDY!
Storm: Nice to see Hicks is as confident as ever, but he better pay attention because Bane comes up from behind and THROWS Hicks face first into the cage!
Deal: Malaboo Dreamstone is tied up with Sin and Biz and they are letting each other have it! There will be no teamwork found in this match tonight!
*The action continues for the next several minutes with every wrestler showing out. Mills and Czech show off their legendary teamwork as they take down Big Dave and Big Pat with a combination of a Double Superkick followed by a Double Drop Kick. Big Dave and Big Pat return the favor shortly after that as they threw Mills and Czech over their shoulders, intentionally smashing Mills and Czech into each other before delivering a massive power slam to both.
Fifteen showed off his impressive skills by climbing the cage and leaping off towards Bastard Bobby with a dynamic flying shoulder tackle. Bobby was able to fight back and hit Fifteen with a Fall Away Slam into the cage. Lucy and Dan The Baptist double team Bobby and drop him with a DDT into a Curb Stomp combo, which leads to Bobby getting an unlikely assist from Cora who sends Lucy flying into the cage with an amazing Flying Head Scissors. Bobby got up and dropped DTB with a clothesline, only to find himself swarmed by Fifteen and RVN.
Sin and Biz show off their impressive teamwork against the Killjoys with Filthy Phil cheering them on from the outside. Sin, putting her announcing skills to use during the assault, perfectly narrates the ass kicking Biz and herself lay on the Killjoy’s, throwing the word bloody and some other choice words we will not repeat here at them, clearly enjoying the beating they are delivering. And of course Biz made sure to leave her mark, literally, as she bit both Alice and Dolly on their shoulders, leaving a huge bite mark on them and nearly taking a large chunk of flesh with her.
Hicks and Bane take turns smashing each other’s head into the cage, with Hicks repeatedly asking Bane “DO YOU KNOW WHO YOU’RE MESSING WITH, DADDY?”, a question Bane clearly gets tired of being asked very quickly.
Dreamstone found herself tied up with Bart and LaPercell and that fight proved far more vicious than people expected with all of them hitting what could be considered dirty moves on each other in the process.
There was no shortage of high impact moves as wrestlers such as Mills, DTB, Sin, and Big Hamish all pulling off amazing moves off of the cage well, such as Mills with a Moonsault off the cage onto the Monsters, DTB with an amazing Tornado DDT on Bobby, Sin with a Hurricanrana on Alice and Big Hamish of all people with a massive splash onto Bart the Florida Man who was all over the place during the chaos.
There were several near misses as numerous wrestlers went for the briefcase and failed. Biz came close, Lucy almost got it, RVN made a suicidal leap off of the cage and came within an inch of claiming it, and Big Dave came painfully close before missing it and crashing into several wrestler’s below.
There was no shortage of highlight reel moves, but perhaps the most shocking moment didn’t involve an attempt for the briefcase but something far more controversial involving Cora!
Deal: Cora and Lucy are battling each other tooth and nail as they are bashing each other’s head into the cage! Lucy with a martial arts kick to Cora, who responds with a spinning back fist to Lucy!
Storm: They have really torn into each other! I would love to see them face off in a regular match after this!
Deal: So would I! Lucy with a Knee Strike to Cora, but she quickly follows up with a HEAD BUTT! That knocks Lucy backwards and now Cora starts to climb the cage! She has her eyes on the briefcase as she goes but now Lucy recovers and goes after her! Lucy clocks Cora in the head and drives her head into the cage! Lucy has Cora by the mask and is SMASHING her head into the cage!
Storm: Cora fires her elbow into Lucy’s midsection and that slows her down! Cora now SHOVES Lucy and she is losing her footing! Lucy reaches out for the cage wall to prevent her from falling, but accidentally gets a hold of Cora’s mask and RIPS IT OFF AS SHE FALLS TO THE MAT …. CORA HAS BEEN UNMASKED ….
Deal: IT’S KRISTAL BALL! CORA HAS BEEN KRISTAL BALL UNDER A MASK THIS WHOLE TIME! This explains why we thought Kristal Ball was missing because she was actually disguised as CORA in that mask!
Storm: The fans are SHOCKED as they can’t believe what they just saw! Filthy Phil is FEIGNING surprise like he didn’t know what was going on! He actually yelled at Kristal Ball “WHAT ARE YOU DOING AND WHY ARE YOU WEARING CORA’S MASK!” and I call BULLSHIT!
Deal: I’m also calling BULLSHIT and so is this crowd! They are giving Filthy Phil the business as we just discovered Cora was Kristal Ball in a mask and has been made to pull DOUBLE DUTY by Phil by having her wrestle TWICE at RAGE events and HE’S collecting DOUBLE WAGES for one wrestler!
Storm: The fans are yelling at Filthy Phil and some of them are throwing their empty drink cups and food wrappers at him and are calling him a crook! Filthy Phil is trying to explain himself to the fans at ringside and that is going as poorly as you would expect!
Deal: Filthy Phil is still being pelted with garbage and OH GOD! He just got blasted by a cheese burger from an angry kid in the front row! His jacket is now COVERED with ketchup, mayonnaise, lettuce and onions and now someone takes a container of MUSTARD and SQUIRTS him with it! The fans are not happy with Filthy Phil EXPLOITING poor Kristal Ball and now he is covered in food condiments!
Storm: It serves him right and I hope Kristal Ball is at least getting her share of those wages that Filthy Phil is collecting for himself! What a SCAM ARTIST!
*The fallout from the unmasking of Cora brought a great deal of heat on Filthy Phil as even the wrestlers started calling him out for being greedy and exploiting Cora, prompting the announcers to remark that Filthy Phil is lucky he is outside of the cage while the wrestlers are inside as Filthy Phil would likely be on the receiving end of a serious beating. A few wrestlers even offered to hook Cora up with a good attorney to ensure she gets all the money she’s owed.
As for the match itself, there were several more near misses, including one by DTB who was on the top of the cage and was extremely close to grabbing the briefcase. Bobby climbed up the cage and prevented DTB from grabbing it and was able to hit DTB with the most ring shaking Bastard Bomb of his career on DTB off the cage!
RVN quickly followed Bobby up and delivered a Session Ender off of the cage and Fifteen followed that with a massive splash off of the top rope! All three of them begin working over Bobby and which led to Cora actually “running” in to help Bobby, one of the wrestlers who promised to hook her up with a good attorney, in order to attempt to fight them off.
This led to a massive brawl that saw Sin and Biz getting involved, the Killjoy’s joining in, Harmony Hardin getting involved, Hicks, Bane, Bart, Daisy as well as Monster Big Hamish. Despite Bouts Of Honor being over, it was clear the bad blood between Team Cage and Team Dare still lingered as this brawl took over almost the entire cage. While they all brawled back and forth, this left Mills, Czech, Big Dave and Big Pat alone to battle each other in a match deciding encounter.)
Deal: Big Pat has Czech up and hits him with a CHOKE SLAM! Czech bounces off the mat and Big Pat turns towards Mills who NAILS HIM WITH A SUPER KICK! Big Dave rushes at him and gets a super kick of his own! The Monsters are rocked and now Mills is climbing the cage! He has his eyes on the briefcase and there is no one in his way!
Storm: Mills is climbing the cage as fast as he can but Big Pat and Big Dave are back up and are CLIMBING after him! Mills is almost to the top of the cage, but Big Pat has him by the ankle and is trying to pull him down! Now Big Dave has the other ankle and is doing the same!
Deal: Mills is hanging onto the top of the cage for dear life as both Big Pat and Big Dave are trying to stop him from getting to the briefcase …. HERE COMES CZECH! He’s back up and is climbing the cage towards Mills!
Storm: Czech has gotten between the Monsters and ELBOWS Big Dave in the face! Now he elbows Big Pat! They lose their grip on Mills ankles now Czech climbs up and tells Mills to get on his shoulders!
Deal: Mills nods his head and now he is STANDING on Czech’s shoulders while Czech holds onto the cage! Big Pat and Big Dave once again reach for Mills as he LEAPS off of Czech’s shoulder’s just as Czech takes Big Pat and Big Dave back down to the mat with a DOUBLE CLOTHESLINE … MILLS GRABS THE BRIEFCASE IN MID AIR AND CRASHES TO THE MAT WITH IT! MILLS WINS THE DOUBLE JEOPARDY PRIZE!
**DING**DING**DING**
Stock: LADIES AND GENTLEMEN! THE WINNER OF THE DOUBLE BLOODY JEOPARDY CAGE MATCH AND THE DOUBLE JEOPARDY PRIZE …. JOE MILLS!
(Crowd reacts loudly)
Deal: WOW! WHAT AN ENDING! Joe Mills climbed on the shoulders of his long time partner Dana Czech and made an incredible leap to grab the briefcase to claim victory and the Double Jeopardy prize inside of it! Talk about TEAM WORK!
Storm: Mills is holding up the briefcase in victory and Czech rushes over to congratulate him! Czech is helping Mills to his feet as the rest of the wrestlers clear out of the cage cursing themselves out over the lost opportunity.
Deal: Mills can now restart any match at any time one time with that prize and there is no expiration date so he can use that prize ANY TIME he wants. It can be next week or next year and Mills can plot and plan how to best use it without the burden of a deadline hanging over his head. Talk about a valuable prize!
Storm: We can only guess when and where Mills will use that prize, but whenever and wherever he uses it, you know he is going to make sure he has maximum strategic advantage when he does!
Deal: Mills has been around long enough to know the benefit of such a prize and how to use it to maximum effect. Mills is parading around the cage with the briefcase in celebration as we kick off Year 22 in grand fashion!
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*Stock: The following match is for the RAGE HIGH STAKES BLOODY CHAMPIONSHIP!
(HUGE crowd pop!)
*Stock: Introducing first, from Chicago, weighing in at 254 bloody pounds, he is the reigning RAGE SCIENTIFIC SHOWCASE CHAMPION - DOUG DEVENS!!!
("Ride of the Valkyries" by Wagner plays as Doug Devens makes his way out to boos from the crowd. There is no interaction between Devens and the fans as he makes his way to the ring with his manager, Thomas Gordon.)
*Stock: And now – Ladies and bloody Gents, get ready, because …..
Standing 6’6” and weighing 236 bloody pounds, from Grand Rapids, Michigan
HERE IS…
THE RAGE HIGH STAKES CHAMPION
SCOTT GRAYSE!!!
(Lights go out in the arena, fans give a mixed reaction. The voice of Scott Grayse comes on "Judgement is coming" as "Cult" by Magnolia Park hits and the lights come back on and on the RAGEvision we see the words "C.H.A.O.S" as Grayse hits the curtain and the fans give him more cheers then boos. Scott pulls out Helen, his trusty hammer from inside the front of his pants. Grayse slides in and poses with Helen.)
Daisy: (Makes a surprise cameo appearance, says one line, and then disappears) Oooh, I'd love to see what else Scotty can pull out of his pants!!!
**DING**DING**
Deal: This is one of two matches tonight for Doug Devens. If he's smart, he'll pace himself and resist the temptation to "go mad." The shorter this match is, the more it favors him.
Storm: (Pops a Leucovorin pill to enhance his verbal skills) Indubitably, my dear Vandessa. Thomas Gordon has accompanied Devens to the ring, but Grayse's second-in-command, Kristian Bane, is conspicuous by his absence.
Deal: I noticed that too. And Grayse and Devens-- WHAT THE HELL??? SANTA CLAUS just JUMPED into the ring and SWUNG a GIANT CANDY CANE into both Devens and referee John Ellers!
Storm: Were they on the Naughty List?
Deal: I have no idea. Wait, WHY am I answering this question?!
Storm: I don't think that's the REAL Santa!!!
Deal: (Sarcastically) REALLY???
Storm: I think that's KRISTIAN BANE dressed up as Santa!
Deal: Sherlock Holmes is on the case...
Storm: I prefer to think of myself as Carmen Sandiego.
Deal: Now "Santa" Bane puts Grayse on top of Devens and shakes Ellers out of his stupor.
*Ellers: 1...2...3!
Deal: DEVENS with a shoulder up. "SANTA" can't believe it!
Storm: Now Ellers ORDERS "Santa" to the back or he'll STRIP Grayse of the High Stakes Title and AUTOMATICALLY AWARD IT to Devens.
Deal: DEVENS takes advantage of the distraction with a neckbreaker on Grayse from behind and a cover.
*Ellers: 1...2...
Deal: Grayse kicks out as Bane storms to the back.
Storm: What is Grayse doing now?
Deal: He exits the ring and grabs an iPad from one of his fans in the front row.
Storm: They call themselves the Grayselanders.
Deal: Cute. But what is Grayse doing with that iPad?
Storm: He's entering something into CHATGPT!
Deal: NOW I've seen everything. Grayse is consulting AI to determine his next move.
Storm: Will it help?
Deal: (Ducks out of the way) Grayse JUMPS onto our table and NAILS a SPLIT-LEGGED MOONSAULT from the table to INSIDE THE RING on Devens!
Storm: We've never seen THAT from Grayse before!!!
Deal: (Shrugs) I guess ChatGPT told him to do it. And Grayse with the cover...
*Ellers: 1...2...3!
Deal: Not quite!
Storm: A frustrated Grayse scrambles back to the outside and enters something into ChatGPT again.
Deal: CORKSCREW LEGDROP by Scott Grayse - always a classic - and another cover.
*Ellers: 1...2...3!
Deal: Devens gets his foot on the ropes right before the 3.
Storm: Grayse is pulling out moves we've never seen from him before.
Deal: All thanks to ChatGPT, which he's using again to determine his next step.
Storm: Now Grayse is cackling, like he saw something funny on the ChatGPT prompt, and he has a VICIOUS look in his eyes.
Deal: TESTICLE SQUEEZE by Grayse. He's laughing like a hyena at this tribute-slash-mockery of the man who stopped his title reign at 517 days.
Storm: According to ChatGPT, Devens faced Dare before in the BWFE and actually defeated him. Our current ring announcer, Robert Stock, was Devens' manager. Dare would not be seen again for quite some time.
Deal: Devens is fading fast. Grayse LETS GO, STEPS BACK, and goes for the LIGHTS OUT SUPERKICK!
Storm: But Gordon TRIPS Grayse, GRABS Ellers, and THROWS the iPad to Devens behind Ellers' back!
Deal: Devens CLOCKS Grayse in the head with the iPad! And it malfunctions on contact, with Siri now repeating "DON'T GO MAD!" in a male British voice.
*Ellers: 1...2...3!
**DING**DING**DING**
*Stock: The winner of the match and NEEEEEEEEEEW RAGE HIGH STAKES CHAMPION - DOUG DEVENS!!!
Deal: Devens gets out of there QUICKLY as he now has to concentrate on Nightwalker.
Storm: The fans are booing the result. They're 100% in support of Grayse in this one.
Deal: Be that as it may, Doug Devens now possesses the belt that allows him to trade it in for a shot at any title he wants in RAGE.
Storm: If that is what he wants to do.
Deal: Scott Grayse held the High Stakes Championship for SEVERAL MONTHS and NEVER cashed it in. A missed opportunity to face Daniel Dare one more time? We'll never know. Because Doug Devens now holds the title, and that makes the Church an ESPECIALLY dangerous threat!
~~~
Deal: Once again Dare has his knives out and this time it’s for Harvey Adams.. Not only does Harvey find himself in a Loser Leaves RAGE Match, but he’s facing his daughters!
Storm: Yep, that is pure evil – or genius, depending on which side of the cosmos you’re sitting.
Deal: This must be horrible for ALL the competitors. Either Harvey Adams goes or both of his daughters do!
Storm: And there’s no way Stinker is going to let that happen. He’d sooner put salt on his corn flakes than let two lovely earners like Sweet FA and Tuppy go.
Deal: Yes, He’s already seen his income cut as Cora was revealed to be Kristal Ball! Anyway, enough about him, let’s pass things over to Stock as this one is about to get under way.
Stock: Righto, listen up, you bloody lot! This next bloody match is a “LOSER LEAVES RAGE MATCH”! Too bloody right it is. And just WHICH sod is bloody leaving? Well it’ll be EITHER….
Ladies and bloody gents – especially you gents, RAGE is now proper bloody proud to bring you – with a combined weight of an earth-shattering and totally incredible 235 bloody pounds; it’s T'n'T! - Lucky Tuppy and Tiffany "Sweet FA" Adams - The Sweet T’s!!
To the accompaniment of Neil Diamond - Sweet Caroline (Audio) Tuppy and Tiff (SFA) emerge through the curtain. Both blondes smile excitedly as they wave to the fans. The waves change to arm sways as they lead the fans into chanting the chorus along with the added “so good!” thrown in.
The girls are ‘dressed’ in plunging neckline one pieces which have absolutely no sides to them whatsoever. Sweet FA has pink lightning bolts on hers and Tuppy has blue ones. They both wear white cowboy boots with the same coloured lightning bolts.
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They strut down to the ring blowing kisses to the crowd, pausing occasionally for pictures.
Once in the ring they make a point of shaking the referee’s hand before taking their places in their corner, still smiling.
Stock: Bloody hell! OR!!!…. facing them…. hailing from Pittsburg, PA and weighing in at 285 bloody pounds, he is...HARVEY ADAMS!
("Harder, Faster, Better, Stronger " hits as Adams strolls to the ring like he owns the place….which he pretty much does. He enters the ring and poses as white pyro goes off over his head.)
Deal: And both girls rush over to give their dad a hug!
Storm: They’re probably secreting weapons on him so that he gets disqualified.
Deal: They are NOT! Besides, in those outfits those bimbos couldn’t possibly secrete anything.
Storm: Ah, but...no, that’s a fair point actually.
Deal: Terry Dale is our match official. He’s good to go and calls for the bell.
**DING**DING**
Storm: And …. nothing.
Deal: No, the girls back up and decide that they are going to tag as that’s the fair ‘Super Face Megastar’ thing to do. Harvey though won’t hear of it. He’s telling them to BOTH stay in the ring. Filthy Phil is loudly seconding that, pointing out that there was nothing in the rules about it being a tag match. Nerison has a word with Stock.
Storm: Yeah and Stock says that BOTH girls HAVE TO BE IN THE RING as that’s what Dare intended.
Deal: Tuppy apologises to Dale AND Harvey as she gets back into the ring. There’s STILL no action though.
Storm: And that’s not good enough for these fans OR for Stock. He’s telling them that if they don’t start NOW then all THREE will be LOSERS and kicked out. Adams immediately charges! Running clothesline. That flattens Tiffany. Tuppy darts forward to Spear Harvey, but he bends to catch her around the middle and Suplexes her over ONTO Tiff!
Storm: He ain’t messing around. It makes sense. If the girls AND him were going to be kicked out he may as well fight to save one of them – himself.
Deal: Let’s not forget that Adams only discovered he had a daughter – Tiffany, this year. So they aren’t exactly that close. As to Tuppy, she’s an adopted daughter. On the other hand, both girls are very impressed with Adams and do indeed seems to love him as the father he is. Then again, they aren’t the sharpest tools in the box.
Storm: Now Adams drops to pin BOTH!
Dale: ONE! - TWO!!
Deal: And Stinker has Rakshasa reach in and pull Adams backwards by the ankle! The girls both throw up an arm, but whether they’d have been in time is now academic.
Storm: Now normally Adams would be going off on one about that, but he’s shrugging it off. He stands and waits for both girls to stand. They then do Rock-Paper-Scissors for absolutely no reason that I can determine and Tuppy runs in to attack with a Missile Drop Kick - a REAL one! Harvey is knocked back into the ropes. He rebounds and jumps over Tuppy to charge at Tiff – who turns away to cover her face! NO! It’s a back kick!
Storm: And it catches Harvey square in the balls!
Deal: Harvey doubles and folds to his knees. Tiff turns around – horrified and runs over to apologise.
Storm: She should be attacking him not saying soothing words!
Deal: And that’s exactly what Stinker is telling her. He’s pounding a fist into the other palm and shouting at the two bimbos that this is their livelihoods at stake. And his!
Storm: It’s a fair point.
Deal: And Harvey suddenly strikes to drop Tiff with a jaw-breaker! In comes Tuppy! Running knee to the jaw!
Storm: And Stinker is slapping the apron in relief. Seems his bimbos may have finally woken up. Of course, how long they stay awake is an entirely different matter.
Deal: Adams drops backwards and Sweet FA twines her legs around his head!
Storm: That’s a proper Triangle Hold is that! A REAL submission move! How in the name of Neil “By Gawd” Puller did she do that?
Deal: Not a little ironic that Harvey has been tutoring these girls and now he’s seeing just how much they’ve learnt first hand. Oh, now Tuppy has the other arm and is applying a nasty wrist lock!
Storm: And those HURT!
Deal: Yeah, Harvey is suddenly up against it and try as he might can’t liberate himself. NO! He manages to pull out of Tuppy’s grasp, but she’s straight back on the arm and now seeking to hyper extend the elbow!
Storm: Looks like Harvey decided to teach them the extra painful moves.
Deal: And he’s certainly feeling it. Dale goes to a knee and asks - Does he quit!
Storm: Nope. He’s using his legs to crab around. He may be being throttled and faced with a broken arm, but he still weighs more than both bimbos combined!
Deal: Yes and he’s using that extra muscle to swivel around and – Foot to the ropes!
Storm: He did it!
Deal: Dale calls for the break and the two girls immediately release Harvey.
Storm: Stinker sure liked that – better than ice cold milk on his corn flakes, but NOT the clean break. He’s trying to convince those girls that they need to keep those holds on to the last second. Not sure he’s getting through to them though.
Deal: They’re bimbos. There’s very little chance that he is.
Storm: Yeah. That True Legend Harvey Adams is back up and applauding his girls’ efforts. Huh. Anyone would think that he didn’t want to win.
Deal: Or, it could be mind games: lull the pair into a false sense of security and then strike. With those two, that wouldn’t be difficult at all.
Storm: True. That’s probably it. See? He’s pretending to struggle for breath.
Deal: But they aren’t attacking, despite Stinker’s urgent entreaties. They’re telling him that it wouldn’t be fair and that Super Face Megastars never do stuff that’s unfair. Yeah, that went down real well with Phil.
Storm: But Harv darts forward! He scoops Tuppy up and DUMPS her! Now he rolls her up as Tiff is still arguing with Stinker!
Dale: ONE! - TWO!! -TH’
Deal: Sweet FA! She leaps in to crash into Harvey and break it up!
Storm: And Stinker is wiping the sweat from his brow. That was CLOSE.
Deal: All three roll to their feet. Tiff checks on her ‘sister’ and they are again good to go. Harvey waits in the middle of the ring. Tiff circles one side of him, Tuppy on the other. They both rush in and Harv steps back to neatly direct their heads – TOGETHER!
Storm: Damn fine Double Noggin Knocker there. True Legend standard was that.
Deal: The girls are reeling. Harv trips Tiff. She lands hard on her ass. He then grabs Tuppy. Across his shoulders and -
Storm: Samoan Drop!
Deal: He bridges!
Dale: ONE! - TWO!! -TH’
Deal: Again! Tiff gets in there in time. This time with a Twisting Bodyslam. Okay, she’s really NOT that big and it wasn’t what you’d call an emphatic slam, but it was enough and that’s what matters.
Storm: Hey! Look at that! Tuppy just slid to the side and grabbed one of Harv’s legs!
Deal: Tiff grabs the other! They peel them back over his head. They have him pinned!
Storm: Schoolboyed!
Dale: ONE! - TWO!! -THR’
Deal: Kick out!! Harvey powers out of that scattering both girls.
Storm: Yeah, and Stinker again slaps the apron in frustration, but that was close AND actual teamwork; not True Legend teamwork, but teamwork nonetheless.
Deal: Everyone is back on their feet. Adams is now smiling. He takes up a sideways, defensive stance and beckons his daughters to him. Tiff rushes in and jumps! Missile Drop Kick!
Storm: Misses! Adams was NEVER gonna get caught by that.
Deal: No, but as he twists aside Tuppy slides in to upend him!
Storm: That was just plain sneaky.
Deal: But Adams drops on top of her and still smiling pins her arms to the mat! She’s pinned!
Dale: ONE! -
Storm: See that? True Legend skill, is that.
Dale: TWO!! -
Storm: No way is she shifting Harvey. He’s twice her weight, vastly experienced and has ALL the True Legend skills. She’s toast.
Dale: THR’
Deal: Tiff! Sweet FA slams into him, grabs his head and rolls over to drag him off Tuppy- who immediately pops back up. Harvey rolls with the impact and flings Tiff into the ropes, He rises to a knee ready to follow up, but Tuppy connects with a lariat!
Storm: Yeah, she’s a sneaky one alright….for a bimbo.
Deal: Adams pitches forward. Tiff just manages to spread her legs wide so that Harvey misses them and his head hits the deck instead. Tiff scoots forward to sit on the back of his head!
Storm: She’ll never get a pin like that, but the fans don’t care. Those outfits are totally thong backed.
Deal: Hold on, Tuppy is trying to fold Adams’ legs. She is! She pulls his legs up then bends them at the knees to pass the feet to Tiff, who tucks them under her arms! Just LOOK at Adams’ bent back now!
Storm: A submission? They’re actually going for a submission?
Deal: Looks that way as Tuppy now sits, her back pressed against Adams’ thighs so her can’t kick out! And his back is being folded in half! Okay, look, those bimbos are pole dancers. Their backs fold like paper, but Harvey’s? Not so much. That looks seriously painful.
Storm: Yeah, positively unnatural! Come on, Harv, you’ve made your girls look good. There’s no need to drag things out any longer; so kick out already!
Deal: Dale is right there. He kneels to check on Harvey. Does he quit?
Storm: And end his career? Are you from Barsoom? No, if anyone is going to quit it’s one of those bimbos. Seriously RAGE doesn’t need so many bimbos. We could lose those two and not even notice. Harvey Adams? He’s a True Legend! You don’t go around losing True Legends. That’s not just careless, that’s unforgivable!
Deal: Don’t panic. Yet. Harvey isn’t tapping.
Storm: I knew he wouldn’t.
Deal: But he’s not breaking free either, but how can he?
Storm: With True Legend power! That’s how.
Deal: Stinker is yelling at Tuppy to brace harder and push against Harvey’s knees. At the same time he demands that Tiff lean back.
Storm: That’s a LOT of instruction for those two. They’ll never be able to -
Deal: HE TAPS! HARVEY ADAMS TAPS OUT!!!
Storm: NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!
**DING**DING**DING**
Stock: Ladies and bloody Gents, you WINNERS and NOT leaving RAGE – The SWEET T’s – Tiffany “Sweet FA” Adams and Tuppence “Tuppy” Banglarron-Adams! Which bloody means ….HARVEY ADAMS IS THE BLOODY LOSER AND MUST LEAVE RAGE!!!
Deal: The fans are in shock.
Storm: I’M in shock, never mind them!
Deal: Daniel Dare must be cackling his socks off right now. Harvey Adams is OUT of Rage and at the hands of his own daughters! They quickly release that savage pin and groaning Harvey rolls to his left. Both girls kneel there, looking at him in shock, while outside the ring Filthy Phil punches the air in delight. Harvey tests his back and then slowly stands.
Fans: HAR-VEY! HAR-VEY! HAR-VEY! HAR-VEY!
Deal: Now tears rolling down their faces, Tiff and Tuppy rush forward to embrace him. He in turn hugs them. There’s no animosity, no recriminations, no argument. Harvey then leans over each in turn to kiss the top of their head and then peels them off him so he can RAISE THEIR ARMS! Harvey Adams is PROUD of his daughters.
Storm: Hold on, common sense is prevailing. He’s calling for a mic. It’s always wise to hear a True Legend speak. So here’s where we get the killer twist. You just KNOW that Adams always has a killer twist in store.
Adams: Thank you. Thank you all. It’s been FUN. It’s been WILD. It’s been MEMORABLE.
Fans: HAR-VEY! HAR-VEY! HAR-VEY! HAR-VEY!
Adams: It was GOOD. BUT, but it’s time for me to move on AND….
Fans: HAR-VEY! HAR-VEY! HAR-VEY! HAR-VEY!
Adams: I can do so happily knowing that RAGE has a positive future. It does, because you are LOOKING AT THAT FUTURE! My daughters; Tiffany and Tuppence. Let me tell you – no father could be prouder. HERE! Here is future!!
Deal: Harvey raises the hands of his daughters in victory!
Fans: A-DAMS! A-DAMS! A-DAMS! A-DAMS!
Deal: Now all three Adams are smiling. Both girls reach up on tip toes to kiss their father’s cheek.
Storm: Damn it. It’s so emotional – reminds me of the Silverstar family reunion.
Deal: We’ve just witnessed the end of an era and possibly the dawning of a new one. An impressive performance – In a handicap match it has to be remembered, but still – perhaps this IS an indicator of things to come. As to Harvey Adams, we wish him every success and happiness in whatever he decides to do next.
Storm: Too right! True Legends never die. Just ask Buddy Meyers.
Deal: And now it’s time to turn the dial, all the way to BRUTAL. Yes. It’s Bare Knuckles time.
Storm: Bring it on! Who doesn’t love some extreme violence with their corn flakes?
Stock: And NOW! Ladies and bloody Gents, it’s time for some serious bloody carnage as we put the RAGE Bare Knuckles Championship on the bloody line! Your challenger…..MONSTER BIG BLOODY TEL!!!
(Monster by Automatic plays as the fans start booing with Monster Big Tel walking to the ring with a purpose.)
Stock: And here is your reigning bloody champion…. for those of you of a delicate disposition, for those with a weak bloody heart and any children watching – look away NOW, because - Standing 5’10” in her stripper bloody heels and weighing in at 115 pounds – Here is – THE BOOTSLUT!
My Mind Still Speaks by Misery Loves Company hits and the curtain parts. Vile pulls out a large, wheeled suitcase. She stands it vertically in the middle of the ramp and then unzips it. The Bootslut crawls out. She pulls from the case a plastic bottle of cola. She shakes it frantically in time with the music, then opens it spraying the crowd who jeer and boo. Uncaring, The Bootslut rubs the beer bottle lasciviously against her pussy before raising it to her mouth to vulgarly lick the bottle and drink what remains. She then retrieves a pile of brown paper bags. To the massive boos of the crowd she struts down to the ring passing out bags to the ‘ugly’ fans so that they can put them on their hideous faces. She spits out the cola in a wild spray at the first fan to complain. Laughing, she moves on only to pause halfway to thrust her tits at some unsuspecting fan. She insults his manhood, hands him the last bag and then turns away to a chant of “ZIP IT!” from the crowd.
In entering the ring The Bootslut makes a point of sliding back and forth along the middle rope so that it rubs against her pussy before stepping in to grind her exposed ass against the turnbuckle. After which she strides over to the ref and grabs their groin only to quickly release the hold laughing at the ‘nothing’ that was there. Finally she takes to her corner.
Deal: As charming and sophisticated as ever.
Storm: I think she may be part fish.
Deal: I dread to ask….why?
Storm: They don’t wear clothes either.
Deal: Right. But there’s no escaping the fact that The Bootslut IS to all intents and purposes, naked. The few strategically places pieces of electrical tape that she’s “wearing” hardly qualify as clothing.
Storm: But she is wearing a hood!
Deal: Yeah, that can be zipped shut. Not the smartest choice. You have to believe that Stinker had a hand in all that.
Storm: OR – she really IS a slut: one that doesn’t eat all her corn flakes. They’re the worst.
Deal: Tom Nerison is our referee and he doesn’t look at all impressed with the Bootslut’s antics so far. Something tells me she’s going to need a LOT of antics tonight as Big Tel measures 6’1” and weighs in at a formidable 330 pounds. That’s almost three times the muscle that she has! Plus, while she is technically only giving away 3” in height, that’s only due to those ridiculously tall spiked heels. Without them, I guess she’d be about 5’4”. So no way does she have his reach. Still, she is totally ruthless, so if I were Tel, I wouldn’t underestimate her.
**DING**DING**
Deal: There’s the bell and Big Tell immediately charges. It’s a Running Clothesline that -
Storm: Misses! She ducked and rolled.
Deal: Luckily for her or this would have been a VERY short fight. Now Tel wastes no time. He spins around, growls at the naked girl and barrels forward once again.
Storm: He jumps, twists and -
Deal: Senton Bomb! NO! She again rolls aside.
Storm: Well, she sure ain’t running; not in them boots.
Deal: Tel picks himself up. His mood is NOT improving. He takes a more measured approach now, stalking her, using those long arms to full effect, seeking to cut off any escape. And she rolls FORWARDS! Forwards to slam a foot into his balls! And just listen to this place. The sound of groaning fills it.
Storm: Everyone felt that! Except Stinker – he’s cheering like crazy.
Deal: And not the Bootslut. Tel doubles. She rolls back and kicks straight up! A dagger-like heel stabs across his cheek!
Storm: He’s cut and it’s a nasty one!
Deal: Tel staggers back still doubled in pain from that savage kick to the vitals. The Bootslut stands, saunters forward and rolls her head around. That thick braid whirls around and – with a flick of the head she slams that weight at the end into the side of his head!
Storm: Right on the temple!
Deal: Tel stumbles. He drops to a knee. His arms flail to the side. I don’t think he even knows where he is right now, but a hand finds the ropes and he pulls himself towards them. The Bootslut calmly follows. She steps, spins and a Spinning kick rakes across his chest!
Storm: Those heels are pure evil! She cut him AGAIN! Yeah, much to Stinker’s delight.
Deal: Yes, Tel now has a long line seeping blood right across his chest. And she’s not finished! She spins again to – NO! It was a fake. Tel buys it bringing up both arms to block, but instead she stamps down! That spike heel goes right THROUGH the toe of his boot!
Storm: Let’s hope he’s part Dalgurnian and only has 3 toes, otherwise he just lost some.
Deal: Tel hops back. The Bootslut strikes again – Bellringer. Tel is stunned! She slides out between the ropes to walk along the apron. She slaps her bare ass and flicks off the fans before taking up position directly behind Big Tel at the corner and …
Storm: Tag Rope! She’s looped the tag rope around his neck!
Deal: And is now doing her absolute damnedest to strangle him! Tel is quickly turning red.
Storm: And not because he’s mad – which he probably is.
Deal: Tel is trying to pull the cord free, but she has it so tight that he simply cannot get his meaty fingers under it! He’s waning! He’s sinking down! Can she have totally DOMINATED and HUMILIATED Big Tel so quickly?
Storm: Sure looks that way to me. What was that you said underestimating? Every inter-galactic space pirate knows that you NEVER underestimate a naked girl with a hood on. It’s just not done.
Deal: I’ll just take your word for it.
Storm: You should!
Deal: Tel is dropping right down. He’s now sitting on the bottom rope and that seems to be the only thing that’s keeping upright. Well, that and the cord that’s cutting so deeply into his neck. Nerison raises an arm. It drops!
Storm: Probably because he’s stopped breathing. That’ll do it most times.
Deal: Again Nerison raises an arm – the other. And that….
Storm: Falls! He is DONE! TOAST! FINISHED! Let this be a lesson to the entire roster; no one messes with a naked girl that wears a hood!
Deal: I can’t believe it. Of all the ways I thought that this match would play out, this most assuredly, wasn’t one of them.
Storm: That’s because you didn’t consult me beforehand.
Deal: And now Nerison tries the arm one more time. If this falls, so will Big Tel. The Bootslut will release the cord and he’ll fall to lie there for the inevitable 10 count. He lifts the arm – AND IT SHOOTS UP AND BACK. He grabs Boots’ braid and drags her over the ropes! He slams her down onto the mat in front of him and then stamps down on her tits!
Storm: BIG target, and luckily he used his good foot.
Deal: Boots bounces, cringes and rolls away covering her breasts as Tel slumps back. That took everything he had and now he’s gulping in great lungfuls of air. You have to wonder if he regrets his choice now. Tel finished sixth in BOH and that permitted him to make a choice. He elected to face The Bootslut for the Bare Knuckles belt.
Storm: He should have taken that Double Jeopardy prize instead. At least then he’d still have all his toes.
Deal: The Bootslut gets up and asks Nerison to check her tits! He looks very uncertain. She presses herself against him and – SHOVES HIM - backwards into Tel!
Storm: No Disqualifications in Bare Knuckles, as Buddy Meyers always said.
Deal: As Tel pushes Nerison aside The Bootslut grabs the top rope and JUMPS to send both feet into Tel’s head!
Storm: He’ll be BLIND!
Deal: NO! Tel JUST squirms aside and then lunges to grab her by the throat. He pulls her in to – NO!! She knees him in the balls. Tel groans, but STILL somehow grabs HER groin to LIFT HER! Over the ropes he dumps her!
Storm: To bounce down off the apron. Lucky those big tits broke her fall.
Deal: Now Big Tel permits himself a grimace of pain. Two deep breaths and he’s good to go. Damn, that is one tough man. He’s completely ignoring all those cuts and bruises.
Storm: But he IS limping. Losing toes tends to do that though.
Deal: Now Boots gets back to her high heeled feet, but Tel drops down and snatches up a chair! She sees that and pulls an axe handle out from under the ring! Tel limps around. She can’t ruin; so even that pace is enough to catch her. Now he draws back, swings and -
Storm: BLAM!
Deal: She met the chair with the axe handle! It dented the chair! Oh, but Tel quickly reverses and slams the dented chair into her shoulder sending her crashing into the apron! She immediately pushes away from the apron – and gets clobbered across the back of the head! Down she goes.
Storm: Yeah, but only to all fours. She’s tough too.
Deal: Tel boots her in the ribs. That sends her almost UNDER the apron. She twists though and hammers the end of the axe handle down onto his injured foot! More blood spurts out! Tel howls in pain and hops back. Boots pulls herself fully out from the apron curtain and advances on Tel. She brings the handle back for a home run hit and – SWINGS!
Storm: BLAMMO!! That’s bigger than a BLAM, just in case you were wondering.
Deal: Tel met that swing with one of his own and it sends her axe handle spinning away. And the chair BREAKS! Tel casts it aside and limps forward to grab her by that braid. He hammers her head into the top of the barrier! She falls back – stunned. Tel SPITS on her – to cheers form the crowd. Seems they have a favorite and it’s not her.
Storm: Well, she is naked AND wearing a hood. That’s always a No-No.
Deal: Tel limps off – off to pull a table from under the ring. He slides it into the ring and it’s followed by a chair! The fans are getting real loud now, but LOOK! The Bootslut is back up and pulls a large bag from under the ring – a bag of -
Storm: Nails! Just look, some of them are poking through the bag!
Deal: Boots clambers back into the ring, bag in hand. Tel follows – with a bicycle chain in hand!
Storm: Nasty!
Deal: Very. The two unflinchingly head to the centre of the ring. Tel swings the chain!
Storm: Ducked!
Deal: Now she swings the bag! Tel sways back and the weight of the bag spins her around. It must be really difficult trying to keep your balance wearing heels like those.
Storm: And Tel whips her ass!
Deal: Blood flies! She spins around to again swing the bag- right into the side of Tel’s face!
Storm: What face???? She ripped most of it away!
Deal: The left side of Tel’s face is just a mask of blood now. You can see bits of flesh hanging off! And Tel slowly turns back to LASH her across the tits!
Storm: In fairness she was thrusting them in his direction.
Deal: They’re cut! More blood sprays around. And Tel swings again ripping a line across her stomach! A fourth! He pulls back for another, fourth strike that – NO!! She snaps out a kick! That stabs the knee! Tel’s leg buckles and he falls into -
Storm: - The bag of nails! She’s picking him apart – first the foot, now the knee! Hey, and Stinker is loving this.
Deal: And she’s paying a heavy price for it, but she determinedly swings that bag AGAIN – NO! Tel catches it! He shoves it forward into her face! I hope for her sake that the hood protected her. Oh, but Tel rips the bag out of her hands and tosses it aside. Now he wraps the bike chain around his fist and PUNCHES her in the side of the head! She’s down!
Storm: Just a lot. But hey! Look, she’s pushing back up.
Deal: And Tel grabs her head and slams his good knee into the side of it. That drops her! Nerison steps in for the count.
Nerison: 1 – 2 – 3
Storm: Well, Tel ain’t waiting around. He’s real busy setting up that table.
Nerison: 4 – 5 – 6
Deal: And not just that. He’s emptied the contents of that bag all over it!
Storm: Wow. Not just nails. There are tacks, screws, bolts, screwdrivers and ...is that a trowel?
Deal: It is. No wonder that bag did so much damage to Tel.
Nerison: 7 – 8 -
Deal: And she’s up! Boots shakes her head and snatches up the chair that Tel had pushed in. Tel turns from admiring his work.
Storm: It IS good work.
Deal: And gets to eat chair! Down he goes and she hammers away at his head – again and again! Now she pushes the end of the chair into his throat and LEANS on it. She’s standing ON him and those heels are really digging in!
Storm: She almost strangled him last time. Looks like she’s out to finish the job here.
Deal: Again Tel is turning all shades of red and purple and – oh! He reaches up to grab her by the tits and twists both savagely!
Storm: That’s her fault for having them almost in his face.
Deal: Tel continues to crush and twist. She shouts out in pain. She raises a foot to stamp down on his – NO! Tel twists to throw her sideways across the ring. He rolls over gagging and coughing. Boots meanwhile rolls onto her knees and then slowly straightens. Those boobs of hers sure have taken a battering tonight. But Tel is still struggling for breath. She approaches. Spin Kick! That pointed toe stabs into the side of his head. He drops and she….oh no.
Storm: She is sitting on his face!
Deal: With her legs trapping his arms. Looks like she doesn’t a repetition of what just happened. Tel is thrashing, trying to get free, but she leans right over his head giving him no ready target. Still Tel tries. He – ROLLS! Tel rolls her over, but she’s like a limpet, refusing to let go! Tel rolls again and – stops. He’s out of breath! She may have done it here. Slowly she releases and |Nerison starts to count.
Nerison: 1 – 2 – 3
Storm: What a way to go. I’m betting Big Tel never expected this.
Nerison: 4 – 5 – 6
Deal: I doubt it. But look, his breathing has been relentlessly targeted all fight. He’s a big man that needs a LOT of oxygen and The Bootslut has repeatedly restricted that.
Nerison: 7 – 8 – 9
Deal: What a match and what a finish. The Bootslut retains in remarkable fashion to –
Nerison: TE’-
Deal: NO! Tel throws an arm up! Boots can’t believe it. She telling Nerison that – well, I won’t repeat her words. Let’s just say she’s questioning his ability to count.
Storm: Well, it WAS real close.
Deal: She’s livid about this and is letting Nerison know it. And Tel! He fires a forearm up between her legs, lifting her off her feet! As she lands he pulls her in – Backbreaker! He turns her over for a Gut Buster! He staggers back, gathering more air, more energy. Boots slowly peels herself up off the mat.
Storm: She’s still in better shape than him.
Deal: Tel swings his good foot! A boot under the jaw sends her spinning back across the ring! Now he limps over to grab her. He pulls her in and – NO! Eye rake! Now she slithers behind him to loop her long braid around his neck!
Storm: More choking! Hey, it’s a tactic that’s definitely paid off. No way can Big Tel survive another throttling.
Deal: I think that you’re right and so does Tel. He’s frantically back-pedalling, even with that bad foot. He crushes her into a corner, pulls out and backs in sharply – and again! Still she clings on.
Storm: Four! FIVE! SIX!!! that did it.
Deal: Bi Tel stumbles forward again struggling for air and just LOOK at all the marks around his blood stained neck! It looks like he’s been HUNG – repeatedly! But those crushing body blocks seem to have winded The Bootslut too. It looks like a matter of who recovers the fastest.
Storm: She’s up!
Deal: He’s up! Boots steps in and swing a boot at his balls! CAUGHT! Tel catches it and pulls her in for a short arm clothesline – using the leg. Boots almost falls, but Tel pulls her back in. Head Butt! Blood sprays but Tel doesn’t care. Now he – CHOKESLAMS her! He stamps on her gut and then pulls her up and over with an Arm Drag!
Storm: That’ll leave a stain for sure.
Deal: Tel seems to be working on pure adrenaline right now. Honestly, I’m not sure how he’s still standing and The Bootslut just keeps getting back up, no matter what he does to her. OH! Tel slumps. He drops to a knee. Looks like that adrenaline just evaporated. Boots senses her chance. Pulls herself up and starts to roll her head. Just look at that weight spinning around. That is going to do some serious damage when it hits!
Storm: Yeah, that thing is EVIL.
Deal: In she steps to – CHAIR! Tel snatches the chair up and SWINGS it! To smash her in the head! She drops. Tel crawls over and … damn.
Storm: Wow.
Deal: He just closed the zips! Now The Bootslut can’t effectively speak and certainly can’t see!
Crowd: ZIP IT! ZIP IT! ~clap-clap-clap~ ZIP IT! ZIP IT! ~clap-clap-clap~
Storm: Well, in my expert opinion I’d have to say that that is going to make matters harder for her.
Deal: Tel links his hands high overhead and slams them down onto her battered and bleeding chest!
Storm: He may have broken some ribs there!
Deal: Now Tel stands. He pulls her up and – POWERBOMB! Boots doesn’t know where she is right now. She fumbling,. Trying to find the zipper and Tel is immediately back at her. Up she goes – Hesitation Suplex!
Storm: Straight through the table – tacks, nails, screws, bolts and those other tools! Stuff flies all over!
Deal: And he follows that with a big chair shot to the head! And he’s not finished! He lifts her up and just LOOK at all that stuff embedded into her flesh! Monster Lock straight back down onto the chair, the nails and ruined table! He stamps HARD on her head! Now he staggers bent – totally spent. He drops to a knee as Nerison counts.
Nerison: 1 – 2 – 3
Storm: Hmm… looks to me like she’s definitely not moving. Of course she could be playing possum. Apparently naked women in hoods do that a lot. That’s what Neil Puller says.
Nerison: 4 – 5 – 6
Deal: Those were brutal, savage hits. I don’t see how anyone could survive those.
Nerison: 7 – 8 – 9
Deal: And let’s not forget that she’s still effectively blindfolded, but Stinker is telling her to “stop bloody messin’ about and get back up”.
Deal: Lots of sympathy there then.
Nerison: TEN!!!!
**DING**DING**DING**
Stock: Ladies and bloody Gents, your bloody WINNER and NEW RAGE BARE KNUCKLES CHAMPION!! - MONSTER BIG BLOODY TEL!!!!
Deal: A popular winner. He seems to have a gift for ending Bare Knuckles reigns. I believe he did the same to Nightwalker.
Storm: Yep, that’s what Neil Puller said too.
Deal: Tel holds up the belt and takes in the cheers of the crowd. Oh, but as he turns the knee buckles and he winces. He looks down on the battered and bloody form of the Bootslut – who is just starting to move again. She rolls onto her knees and HE BATTERS HER WITH THE BELT!
Storm: And she’s down again!
Deal: Now Tel angrily pries that weight from her hair, holds it in his hand to – close the hand into a fist and punch her in the jaw!
Storm: Yeah see how much she likes it!
Deal: And now he peels her backwards to get a better hold of – THE HOOD! Big Tel is looking to unmask The Bootslut!
Storm: Quite right too! I told you – I told you: never trust a naked lady in a hood.
Deal: Stinker is telling his Security team to step in and stop him, but they are rather spread out and not currently close to the ring. Getting that hood off is proving REALLY difficult – so Tel uses …. TIN SNIPS! He’s cut through the tube at the top that holds her hair and then peels the whole thing down!
Storm: Huh. That can’t be right.
Deal: WHAT!? It’s Kristal Ball! I don’t believe it. Stinker has used that girl under her own name and then masked her to ALSO COMPETE as La Reina Corazon – aka Cora AND as The Bootslut! This has the fans VERY upset! They’d been CHEERING for Kristal and Cora and HATING The Bootslut – only to find - IT’S THE SAME PERSON!
Storm: Wild. Stinker claims THREE salaries for the same girl.
Deal: No wonder we never saw all three at the same time! Not that Big Tel cares. He pulls her up by that braid to show the fans exactly who it is and what happens to people who get in his way! Now he drops her like so much dirty laundry and limps out of the ring.
Storm: By GAWD! As Neil puller would say.
Deal: Year 22 is certainly not short on shocks and surprises and I’m sure that there are even more to come.
Storm: And they’ll probably be coming once the trash is cleared out of the ring.
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DEAL: Fans it is now time for the RAGE Gauntlet Tag Title Match as we see history-making champions Thee Storm, the duo of Lady Giant and Crazy Jenna taking on the team of “Action” Jay Jackson and Gemini, who find themselves challenging thanks to their placing in the Bouts of Honor.
STORM: While both teams might be loved by the crowd, it’ll be up to one to show that killer instinct to leave with the titles.
DEAL: Let’s go to the ring for our introductions!
*STOCK: This bloody match is scheduled for one bloody fall and is for the bloody RAGE Gauntlet Tag Titles! Introducing the challengers, they are the team of “ACTION” JAY JACKSON AND GEMINI!!!
(The fans erupt into cheers as Back In The Game by Airbourne begins to play while the numbers 1, 2, 5, 10, 100, 1000 and higher appear on a rolling counter that increases in speed the higher the numbers get. Eventually the numbers stop counting and the counter explodes on the RAGE-Vision replaced by the words WELCOME TO THE BUDDY LIST with the Yin-Yang symbol behind it. This then merges into the opening guitar riff of “Ain’t No Love in Oklahoma” By Luke Combs.
A series of explosions go off by the entrance way, leaving a large cloud of smoke behind. As the smoke disappears the duo of Gemini and Jackson are greeted with a thunderous pop from the fans and begins heading towards the ring. They are accompanied by Homeless Don and make their way to the ring, exchanging words of strategy as they climb in. Each takes a turnbuckle and raise their arms as the fans continue to cheer.)
*STOCK: And their opponents…
(The arena goes black. Lightning strikes and the thunder BOOMS.)
*STOCK:Ladies and bloody gentlemen now entering the arena Crazy Jenna and Lady Giant. Together they are the history bloody making TCW AND RAGE heavyweight tag team champions....THEE STORM!!!!
(FANS GIVE A HUGE POP!!! Thee Storm stalks slowly to the ring. Both women climb to the top of opposite corners they call their lighthouses. They cheer on their fans. Thee Storm climbs down and readies for the match to begin.)
**DING**DING**
DEAL: Here we go!! Jenna and Jackson start things off, and it’s speed versus speed right out of the gate with these two. Jackson takes Jenna down with a crisp arm drag, Jenna pops up and answers with a lightning-fast headscissors. Jackson flips through, lands on his feet, and the two freeze for half a second and you can tell there’s a bit of respect there, and the fans reward both with a huge pop.
STORM: Looks like Gemini is calling for the tag though, and Jackson obliges. Giant offers a tag to Jenna, but Jenna seems to say in a minute. Giant smiles and nods, and in steps Gemini.
DEAL: Jenna lashes out with a kick, and Gemini takes a few, but he absorbs Jenna’s kicks, checks one, and sweeps her leg out from under her. Jenna scrambles to her feet while Gemini attempts an armbar, but Jenna avoids it, rolls, and dives to her corner, making the tag, and in comes Giant!
STORM: Jenna might be speed, but with Lady Giant in, now the power game begins. Lady Giant bulldozes Gemini with a shoulder block that sends him down to the mat. She hauls him up for a delayed vertical suplex, holding him aloft as the crowd counts along before slamming him down. Cover, one.. two… but that’s it says referee Terry Dale.
DEAL: Both get to their feet and Gemini delivers a few kicks, keeping Lady Giant at range, but then she is able to slip a kick and lock up, headlock on Gemini, Gemini whips her into the ropes. Gemini goes for a leapfrog but that’s a pretty big ask, and instead he’s caught by Lady Giant and dumped with an overhead belly-to-belly suplex!
STORM: Gemini lands hard and the fans applaud the move by Giant, but there’s also a contingent behind Gemini, and he gets to a knee holding his lower back, but he’s close to the corner, and in tags Jackson. A quick tag and Gemini steps to the apron as Homeless Don asks about his back.
DEAL: Jackson rushes in, tries to chop the giant down with leg kicks and quick strikes, but Lady Giant catches him mid-leap and throws him into the corner. A series of chops in the corner and Giant tags Jenna. Giant keeps Jackson in the corner as Jenna runs to a corner, charges the ropes, leaps off the center rope as Giant moves, and Jenna hits a springboard crossbody splash in the corner on Jackson!
STORM: Jackson stumbles out and Jenna cradles, one… two… kickout! Innovative offense by Jenna, and Jackson is down. Jenna brings him up, but Jackson with a quick fireman’s carry and then, as Jenna jumps to her feet, he takes her with another, but then flips into a bridge, one… two… kickout by Jenna!
DEAL: Both pop to their feet and now Jackson with a wristlock. Jenna cartwheels out, tries to hit a low dropkick. but Jackson sidesteps it. Jackson attempts an elbow drop, rolled out by Jenna who pops to her feet, standing moonsault finds nothing but the mat! Jackson runs the ropes, blind tag by Gemini.
STORM: Jackson with a clothesline attempt, ducked by Jenna, but then she runs right into a knee lift from Gemini! Jackson off the ropes and hits a flying forearm to the back of Jenna’s head, sending her right into Gemini’s snap roundhouse kick!
DEAL: Jenna goes down and Gemini with the cover, one… two… kickout! Gemini locks in a heel hold and Jenna is in the middle of the ring, but she’s trying to get to Lady Giant. Lady Giant is able to cut the distance with her height, but not enough to get the tag. Jenna though is refusing to give in and Gemini lets the heel hold go, pulls her up to her feet by her leg, then snaps to the mat with a dragon screw!
STORM: Gemini grapevines the leg once again and Jenna is in trouble. Jenna again tries to pull herself across the mat but Gemini is able to keep her grounded. Gemini again pulls her up, and he’s thinking another dragon screw, but this time Jenna leaps up at him - catches an enzugiri!
DEAL: Gemini drops to a knee and Jenna lands on the mat, then kicks both her feet up catching Gemini flush in the chin! Gemini goes down and Jenna gets to her feet, favoring her leg but makes the tag! Lady Giant is in and bulldozes down Gemini with a shoulder tackle! Gemini gets up and Giant with a clothesline. She rushes across the ring and nails Jackson with a forearm!
STORM: Lady Giant trying to clean house and Gemini is getting back up, Lady Giant runs the ropes, and nearly decapitates him with a boot! Cover and Dale is in position, one… two… but Gemini get the shoulder up.
DEAL: Quick tag out to Jenna as Giant whips Gemini into the ropes, bearhug by Giant and Jenna hits a springboard dropkick! Jackson comes in and eats a short-arm headbutt from Giant! Cover by Jenna, one… two… but Gemini kicks out! Quick tag out to Lady Giant again and now Giant comes in body slams him. Giant with a cover, one… two… but Gemini kicks out.
STORM: Lady Giant brings Gemini up, whips him into the ropes, but then ducks her head on the way back and Gemini with a leap frog, hits the ropes, and leaps with double knees into the chest of Lady Giant! Lady Giant gets knocked back and Gemini follows up with a shotgun dropkick that sends her tumbling through the ropes and to the outside.
DEAL: Gemini runs the ropes and leaps over, rolling plancha onto Giant on the outside! Giant hits the guardrail and Gemini quickly pops to his feet, because Jenna is in, runs the ropes, and suicide dive!! She nailed Gemini and now all three are down on the outside.
STORM: Jackson waits for Jenna to get to her feet and as she does, he runs and leaps off the apron, taking her down with a clothesline. All four competitors are on the outside as Jackson gets to his feet and grabs Lady Giant, rolling her in.
DEAL: He helps Gemini up and Gemini climbs in, and he makes the tag to Jackson. Jackson goes up top and Giant gets to her feet, Gemini hits a standing dropkick while Jackson comes off the top with a missile dropkick! Giant is down and Jackson covers, one… two… but Giant kicks out!
STORM: Meanwhile, Crazy Jenna is making her way over to her corner, and Jackson brings Giant up, swinging neckbreaker. Cover by Jackson, one… two… but Jenna breaks it up, stomping on his back. Jackson gets to his feet as Jenna goes back to her corner, and now both teams are not so much in the “we’re all friends” mindset.
DEAL: All four know there’s gold on the line, Storm. Jackson runs the ropes and goes for a flying crossbody on Giant as she gets to a knee, but Giant catches him! What strength by Giant and she has Jackson up and is carrying him around the ring. Tag by Jenna who climbs to the top rope and hits a diving crossbody to the back of her own partner, bringing Jackson down in a powerslam!!
STORM: That’s definitely a way to add some extra “umph” to the move. Giant rolls out of the ring and Jenna rolls on top of Jackson. One… two… Gemini breaks it up by pulling Jenna off!
DEAL: Jenna pulls Jackson up and whips him into the turnbuckle. Jenna charges in with a meteora double knees into Jackson, and then Jenna whips him again across the ring. She charges again, but this time Jackson moves and she collides with the corner, stumbles out, and Jackson with a huge German suplex! He gets up on his toes and he’s got the bridge, one… two… but Jenna rolls her shoulder up!
STORM: Both are down on the mat and now the crowd is on their feet for both teams. The crowd is cheering for both Jenna and Jackson, both partners trying to rally their teammate. Jenna dives to tag in Giant, Jackson dives to tag in Gemini!
DEAL: Gemini and Giant meet in the middle of the ring and Giant with a sidewalk slam! She hooks the leg, one… two… but Gemini kicks out! Giant pulls up Gemini and says it’s over, and she goes for her powerbomb! She’s got Gemini up, but he hits an elbow to her forehead and snaps back, hitting a huirricanrana that sends her headfirst into the corner!
STORM: An innovative counter to what very well could have been the ending blow of the match, Deal.
DEAL: Gemini rushes in and unloads with a rapid-fire combo—low kick, palm strike, a spinning back fist—but Lady Giant is held up by the turnbuckle and won’t go down. Gemini steps back and hits a spinning heel kick and that brings her down, and right into a Gemini roll up. One… two… thre… no! Lady Giant kicks out!
STORM: Gemini doesn’t let up though and as Giant gets up, he hits his “Face the Truth” codebreaker variation! Giant pinwheels her arms as she goes down and Gemini covers with Dale in position! One… two… thre… NO! Jenna breaks it up!
DEAL: That was very close to being a Three!
STORM: Yes it was, and Jenna knows it. Jenna’s trying to cheer Giant on, but Gemini knows that he has an opening. He pulls Giant up and hooks her, looks like he’s thinking “Reality Check!” He’s got Giant up, but her height is definitely making it awkward.
DEAL: Lady Giant delivers an elbow to the side of the head, drops behind Gemini, and then makes the tag to Jenna! Lady Giant falls through the middle and top rope to the outside as Jenna comes off the ropes with a springboard forearm!! She catches Gemini and goes for the cover, one… two… but Jackson with the save!
STORM: Jackson pulled Jenna off and saved the match for his team, but as he goes to the apron he’s caught with a dropkick from Jenna, knocking him off the apron!
DEAL: Jackson is on the floor, so is Giant, and now Jenna connects with a knee lift, and she doubles Gemini over, she’s going for her run-up bulldog in the corner, but Gemini is able to block it! He’s got her up for a belly-to-back suplex, but instead she rolls down his back.
STORM: Gemini turns around, boot to the stomach, and she’s hooked him for the DDT!
DEAL: She spikes Gemini and it could be over, but instead, Gemini lifts her like he’s going for a Northern Lights, but reaches out and tags Jackson as he makes it to the apron! Gemini spins around with Jenna in his grip and Jackson leaps… “LIGHTS, CAMERA, ACTION” OFF THE TOP ROPE!!
STORM: Good lord she never saw it coming!!
DEAL: Jackson with the cover as Gemini charges the ring and cuts off Lady Giant! One… two… THREE!!! WE HAVE NEW RAGE GAUNTLET TAG CHAMPS!!
**DING**DING**DING**
*STOCK: Ladies and bloody Gentlemen… the winners of this match… AND NEW RAGE GAUNTLET TAG CHAMPIONS… GEMINI AND “ACTION” JAY JACKSON!!!
STORM: I can’t believe this, Deal!
DEAL: Jay Jackson and Gemini used an opening and just a small quick counter to capture the Tag Titles! Terry Dale hands the new champions their titles while Lady Giant checks on Crazy Jenna. Jackson and Gemini have knocked off Thee Storm in a classic, high-impact, high speed encounter here tonight! Jenna is pulling herself up and the former champs are looking at the new champs… and extend their hands!
STORM: Oh great, now I really can’t believe this.
DEAL: All four competitors shake hands, and what a great sign of respect! Jenna and Giant applaud the new champs as they leave the ring, and Gemini and Jackson each take a corner, titles in hand, to celebrate this huge win!!
Deal: Our next match is a match paid for by Rich Mason Promotions and is taking place in Saudi Arabia as Superstar Steve Hogar is coming out of retirement one last time to take on a bitter rival of his, Kip Kutler. The fans here in attendance at MSG will be watching on the RAGE Vision.
Storm: The origins of this match go back over a decade when both men were a part of Mason Inc. Steve Hogar was the wily veteran and Kip Kutler was a young rising star at the time. They had serious heat that exploded after Hogar's departure from the group and they have had heat ever since.
Deal: Let's not forget that, until recently, Kip Kutler was BLACKLISTED from this industry for YEARS, and Steve Hogar bashed him on numerous occasions. When Kutler returned, Steve Hogar was one of the individuals that Kutler called out. Kutler used his past relationship with Rich Mason to lure Hogar out of retirement.
Storm: Kutler heard what Steve Hogar said about him, and you know what? Kutler has had things to say about Hogar as well.
Deal: Tonight is the night that they settle their differences, once and for all.
Storm: This will be Steve Hogar's last match - win, lose, or draw. Each of these participants will earn ONE MILLION DOLLARS just to participate in this match.
Deal: The winner will receive a percentage of tonight's gate, and there was a sell out with over 60,000 tickets being sold. Let's go to the ring!
*Ring Announcer (in both Arabic and English): This match is a FIGHT TO THE FINISH! There are NO RULES, NO DISQUALIFICATION, and NO COUNT OUTS! Introducing first, from Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA, he weighs in at 250 pounds, he is SUPERSTAR STEVE HOGAR!
("Hellraiser" by Ozzy Osbourne plays as Hogar makes his way to the ring. He receives a mixed reaction, but more boos than cheers. Hogar ignores the fans as he has a businesslike look on his face. Hogar is dressed in his wrestling attire - black trunks and a red Superstar t-shirt.)
Deal: Hogar is not very popular here tonight.
Storm: Kip Kutler has been throwing out a lot of accusations. One of those accusations is that Hogar is a DRUNK.
Deal: While Hogar has had issues with alcohol in the past, including two DUI arrests, he claims that he has been clean for some time.
Storm: The question is.....did Hogar have enough time to prepare for this match?
Deal: He claims that he did. He said that he was in "fighting shape" even before this match was signed, and while he's not in the "best" shape of his life, he's in good enough shape to beat Kutler or so he claims. He might have an uphill battle, because as we've seen, Kutler is in peak condition.
Storm: There's no doubt about that. Kutler quickly asserted himself in the main event scene after his return to RAGE and he has much to lose if Hogar manages to defeat him.
Deal: Hogar began his career in Japan in the early 90s and made his US debut in the UWF in November, 1996.
Storm: I remember that night!
Deal: Hogar was brought to the UWF by Rich Mason to team with Dan Williams against two of the top wrestlers at the time, Shawn Hart and Fury. Fury turned on Shawn Hart and Mason Inc. was born. Mason and Hogar have had their ups and downs over the years, sometimes as teammates and other times as enemies.
Storm: Rich Mason recently claimed that he pulled Hogar out of poverty again.
Deal: That may be an exaggeration but Hogar was no doubt lured by the money. That might explain some of the fans' disdain toward him.
*Ring Announcer (in both Arabic and English): And his opponent, hailing from Toronto, Ontario Canada and weighing in at 280 pounds here is The Canadian Destroyer... "THE NEW AGE ICON"... KIP KUTLER!!!
"The prophecy has been fulfilled!"
"This is his time"
"His Destiny Awaits"
(A siren can be heard softly building up with a guitar and lamb bag drum beat. The TCW Tron lights up to the image Kutler standing with his head down and then an image appears of him walking forward."Stricken" by Disturbed hits the PA system and Kip walks out from behind the curtain, and stops at the top of the stage. He holds his arms out to the sides, and spins once around, allowing the fans to soak in his essence. He stands while the chorus of the song begins.He walks down the ramp, yelling back at the fans who are shouting at him. Once he reaches the ring, Kip hops up onto the apron on his knee, letting his other leg hang loosely, as he pulls his sunglasses off, and tosses them into the crowd. He quickly lifts his leg and slips it through the ropes, straddling the middle rope for a moment, before completely getting in the ring. Kip quickly turns and climbs up onto the second turnbuckle, and he holds his arms out again, and tilts his head back, letting everyone bask in his presence for a moment. He takes a long stare of the crowd looking through them before heading back to the middle of the ring, awaiting his opponent's arrival.)
Storm: Kip Kutler has arrived and he means business!
Deal: He has a look on his face that can burn through lead. He looks like a man on a mission.
Storm: Kutler is now staring down Hogar and he suddenly cracks up laughing. This causes Hogar to take a step toward him, but the referee gets in between to restrain Hogar. This will not be a friendly scientific match. Both of these men are out for blood.
Deal: Both of these men look eager to get started. The ref is already at work, trying to keep them in their respective corners as they bark insults at each other.
Storm: You can cut the tension with a knife. The hatred between these two is out of this world.
Deal: Joining Kutler and Hogar in Saudi Arabia is Rich Mason, the promoter of this match.
(Cut to the skybox where Mason is seated with an entourage. The bald 70 something year old Mason is wearing a suit and has his usual poker face.)
Deal: Mason made sure that his name was all over that ring.
Storm: He obviously sold some advertising!
(The middle of the ring has an ad for Corona Beer. There are smaller ads for Nike, Monster Energy, DraftKings, and HBO. There is also a "Rich Mason Promotions" emblem. The turnbuckles all have "Mason" on them. There is a banner that says "RAGE: Pro Wrestling Generation" and "Rich Mason Promotions" in the background.)
Deal: Is this Rich Mason's response to Mason International's rebranding? He walked away from his own company early this year and disappeared for quite some time, only to return to RAGE of all places upon request of Kip Kutler.
Storm: No doubt Mason will be making a handsome profit from this match. Whenever there is money to be made, Mason is right there.
Deal: This match is unsanctioned. It is being brought to you as a joint venture between RAGE, Rich Mason Promotions, and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Storm: Let's remind the people why this match is taking place in Saudi Arabia and not the US.
Deal: Steve Hogar was not able to get cleared by ANY state athletic commission in the United States.
Storm: They went to every state?
Deal: I don't know about that, but they did go to Hogar's home state of Wisconsin and the state of Mississippi, which is one of the most lenient states for approval, and he was denied in both places.
Storm: If he couldn't get cleared in Mississippi, you have to wonder how long he will be able to last tonight. It may not be a question as to who wins this match as much as it's a question as to how long this match lasts.
Deal: All indications point to this being a short match.
Storm: Vegas has Hogar being a +900 underdog in this match.
Deal: The two are in the center of the ring as the ref explains the rules.....
Storm: What rules?
Deal: The ref tells them to shake hands. Kutler laughs and Hogar shakes his head in disgust.
**DING**DING**
Deal: Kutler and Hogar are face-to-face and they are mouthing off to each other and they lock up. Kutler gets the early advantage and punches Hogar in the face! He hits him again and again! Hogar hits Kutler back with some fists of his own! Kutler responds with his own flurry of punches and Hogar goes down!
Storm: Down goes Hogar! Down goes Hogar!
Deal: Kutler follow up with kicks and stomps to the face of Steve Hogar. Kutler is yelling at Hogar as he punishes him. Hogar tries to break free, but Kutler with some more stomps.
Storm: He won't give Hogar an opening!
Deal: Hogar tries to spring up, but Kutler with a kick right to the chin and Hogar goes down again! Kutler follows it up with more kicks and punches.
Storm: This is not gonna be a scientific match.
Deal: Not at all! Kutler is telling Hogar to "give it up" as he continues the beating. He has Hogar at the edge of the ring and shoves him to the outside with his foot! Hogar is on the outside and Kutler runs up to the top rope and he comes CRASHING down on Hogar with a flying bodypress! Kutler is now SMASHING Hogar's head against the steel steps!
Storm: Hogar is getting SLAUGHTERED out there!
Deal: Kutler is NOT letting up as he he SMASHES Hogar's head into the steel steps for the tenth time. That man has had NUMEROUS concussions in his long for God's sake! Kutler throws Hogar right into the guard rail and he continues his assault!
Storm: There are no count outs and no disqualifications.
Deal: Kutler has one foot on Hogar's neck as he grabs a chair and pushes it right into Hogar's gut, knocking the wind out of him!
(Cut to Rich Mason, in the skybox, who is lighting up a cigar.)
Deal: Rich Mason is obviously enjoying this.
Storm: Now we can see why Hogar wasn't cleared by ANY state athletic commission. This man is in NO condition to be wrestling. Somebody needs to stop this match before he suffers permanent damage.
Deal: Kutler is NOT letting up! He just face slammed Hogar right into the chair! Is the man still conscious?
Storm: Remember this is a 55 year old man who has not wrestled in a number of years. How much punishment can he take?
Deal: Kutler throws Hogar into the side of the ring, shoulder-first. He scoops up Hogar and tosses him onto the ring apron.
(Kutler raises his arms to a crowd pop.)
Deal: Kutler is tearing Hogar apart and these fans are loving it.
Storm: These fans are bloodthirsty! They want BLOOD!
Deal: They're getting blood as Hogar already has a cut. Kutler pulls Hogar up and look at at that! Hogar is swinging his fists and connects! I'm not sure if Hogar even knows where he's at, but he has some fight left in him. Kutler fires back and Hogar responds with a flurry of punches and Kutler is PISSED! Kutler with an uppercut and a superkick and Hoger goes down like a stack of bricks!
Storm: The Saudi fans are really getting into this.
Deal: Hogar is in trouble as Kutler is now ripping off the turnbuckle bad. He said that he's done taking it easy on him, that it's time to take the gloves off. Hogar is moving and trying to make his way up. Kutler is standing in front of him and appears to be aiming ANOTHER superkick, right to the face, and Hogar goes down again!
(Kutler flips off Hogar)
*Kutler: Take that Hogarbage!
Storm: This is not looking good for Hogar. Does he have ANY fight left in him?
Deal: I don't know, but Kutler is continuing his assault. More kicks to the face and to the gut. Kutler comes off the ropes and nails him with a legdrop. Kutler grabs Hogar's head and slams it into the mat! Kutler goes up to the second rope and hits a double axe handle.
Storm: Kutler is out to punish Hogar.....just like he said he would!
Deal: Hogar is already cut open and Kutler is making an example out of him. Kutler pulls Hogar toward the corner post and SLAMS Hogar's leg into the post!
Storm: Is that the leg with the bad knee that he once had surgery on?
Deal: I'm afraid it is. Kutler seems to have done his homework as he knows exactly what to target. Kutler does it again and again!
*Kutler (yelling): What do you have to say now HOGARBAGE?!
Storm: I'm guessing we won't see a handshake at the end of this one.
Deal: These two have despised each other for many years, dating back to when both of them were in Mason International. Kutler wraps Hogar's legs around the cornerpost and puts him in a figure four leglock. With little exception, this match has been ALL Kutler.
Storm: This isn't a match. This is an EXECUTION....and these bloodthirsty people are loving it!
(Cut to the skybox where Mason continues to smoke his cigar. Kutler walks around the corner and grabs a microphone.)
Storm: Rich Mason is loving it too. Kutler is back in the ring and he's has a microphone with him.
*Kutler: DO YOU QUIT HOGARBAGE?! Are you ready to QUIT?!
(Kutler holds up the mic to Hogar's mouth and his voice is muffled but a "No" comes out)
Storm: That sounds like a no.
(Kutler laughs and tosses the mic aside as he resumes the punishment.)
Storm: Kutler gave him a chance to quit and he REFUSED!
Deal: Kutler is on the top rope and nails Hogar with a flying elbow! He covers, 1......2.......and Kutler bounces up!
Storm: What?
Deal: Kutler sprung up before the ref counts to three.
Storm: And he's laughing!
(Kutler laughs as he resumes punishing Hogar.)
Storm: You can't say he's not living up to his word. He said he's gonna end Hogar and that's exactly what he's looking to do! Hogar is NOT prepared for what Kutler has in store for him.
Deal: Sadly you may be right. Hogar has been outwrestled and outbrawled. He's been overpowered and outmaneuvered. Kutler is in FIRM control of this match as he has Hogar in a chokehold.
(Hogar is gagging and there is some blood streaming down his face.)
Storm: They need to stop this match before somebody gets killed.
Deal: The ref doesn't seem to have any intention to stop this match. Kutler throws Hogar into that exposed turnbuckle and Hogar goes down again! Kutler with a SHOULDER BREAKER!
Storm: That's Hogar's bad shoulder, isn't it!
Deal: Hogar did have surgery on his right shoulder years ago and Kutler appears to be attempting to dislocate it as he places him in an armbar and turns it into a chicken wing! Hogar is screaming in pain as Kutler has that hold locked in and Kutler is laughing manically!
Storm: He looks like he wants to rip Hogar's shoulder out of it's socket!
Deal: Hogar continues to scream in pain!
Storm: This man is in trouble!
Deal: I think you're right! Hogar is in some serious pain as Kutler appears to be having the time of his life. Wait a minute, Kutler just released the hold and let Hogar's body fall to the mat.
Storm: What a nice guy!
Deal: Kutler scoops Hogar right back up and puts him in a Krippling Kutler Cross Face! This could be it! The ref is asking Hogar if he gives up and he REFUSES!
Storm: You know Kutler wants Hogar to give up. He doesn't care about scoring a pinfall. He wants Hogar to CRY UNCLE!
Deal: Kutler has Hogar locked into that finishing hold as Hogar continues to scream in agonizing pain. This man does not just want to win. He wants to humiliate Hogar.
Storm: Hogar wanted to humiliate him, but it's not working out that way.
Deal: Indeed it's not. SOMEBODY needs to stop this thing! It's not a match, it's a....
(Cut to Rich Mason, who appears to be enjoying himself as he eats appetizers.)
Storm: Rich Mason seems to be enjoying this.
Deal: Of course he would. Kip Kutler just said he's giving Hogar one more chance to quit but Hogar REFUSES to quit!
Storm: I bet Hogar is regretting signing up for this. I don't care how much money he's making from this fight, it won't be enough to cover his medical bills.
(The referee grabs Hogar's arm and lets it drop.)
Deal: For Hogar's sake, I hope he has insurance. Kutler just released the hold!
Storm: Why did he do that?!
Deal: He doesn't seem to be ready for the match to end.
Storm: This is no longer a wrestling match. This is a MASSACRE.
Storm: Kutler is now setting Hogar up for the Kutting Edge! AND HE HITS IT!
Deal: What a DEVASTATING MOVE! He covers for the cover and then thinks twice. He's setting Hogar up for ANOTHER Kutting Edge!
Storm: HOLY SHIT!
Deal: Kutler cover again, 1.....2......NO! Kutler just pulled up Hogar's shoulder!
Storm: What?! He had this match won!
Deal: It sure looked like it. He's back on his feet and kicking Hogar again and again with that boot of his. Is that not enough punishment?!
Storm: Kutler is enjoying this! It's like he's having the time of his life out there.
Deal: I could see teaching Hogar a lesson as Hogar has said some things that upset Kutler but this getting out of control. The referee isn't doing anything.
Storm: He counted, didn't he?
Deal: He didn't warn Kutler.
Storm: There are no rules! That's what Hogar agreed to, right?
Deal: He did. Kutler is now VERBALLY ABUSING a bloodied and Hogar in what has been a COMPLETELY one-sided match! Kutler is now slapping Hogar around and he SPITS RIGHT IN HIS FACE!
Storm: Ha!
(The crowd starts to boo Kutler, who appears to be having the time of his life.)
Storm: Listen to these fans.
Deal: They see what's going on here as Kutler is continuing to add insult to injury as he smashes Hogar's head into the mat again and again. This man has had NUMEROUS concussions in his career! SOMEBODY STOP THIS MATCH! Kutler is like a man POSSESSED as he yells out "Hogarbage" and continues assaulting the man with elbows to the face. Kutler goes upstairs again and comes crashing down with a flying bodypress! 1......2......and again Kutler lifts up Hogar. Kutler could have walked away with the win several times already and he REFUSES to finish Hogar off.
Storm: The man can barely move! Hogar is NOT in ring condition. He has NO BUSINESS being in there and has been EXPOSED....just like Kutler said he would.
Deal: Kutler is toying with the man at this point. Kutler with a curb stomp! No cover! And now Kutler is going back upstairs and he sits on the top rope as he points to Hogar and laughs!
(Kutler looks around and laughs as much of the crowd has turned against him. He waves to Rich Mason, who is watching intently from the skybox.)
Storm: Kutler is taking a breather. It's like he's wearing himself out by all this punishment he is dishing out
Deal: The man has lost it. I can see sending Hogar a message, but Kutler is taking this TOO FAR and somebody is gonna get seriously injured or worse!
Storm: Hogar NEVER should have accepted this match. It's obvious that the man is not in ring-shape. Kutler TOLD YOU ALL what he was gonna do but nobody believed him.
Deal: Kutler with a flying elbowdrop! Again, no cover.
Storm: We may have a catastrophie on our hands.
Deal: Hogar is literally GAGGING as Kutler laughs and puts him in a choke hold. It's unbelievable that the referee doesn't get in there and stop this match. Kutler has Hogar up and Hogar is still gagging. Kutler throws Hogar right into the corner with the exposed turnbuckle. He just narrowly missed hitting his head again. And Kutler goes for the TURNBUCKLE SMASH, but Hogar somehow sidesteps him and KUTLER GOES INTO IT SHOULDER-FIRST!
(Kutler screams loudly in pain)
Storm: Kutler went into that exposed turnbuckle shoulder-first, and just the wrong angle, and he may have DISLOCATED HIS SHOULDER!
Deal: That could very well be karma after what Kutler did to Hogar earlier. This is Hoger's chance for some offense....IF he can pull it together! Kutler is still hopping around the ring and he just went down to his knees! The referee is checking on Kutler and Kutler pushes him away as he he is in some pain....and here comes Hogar and he jumps right on top of Kutler! Kutler goes for an F5....NO! Hogar with a FLYING HEADSCISSORS!
(The crowd pops)
Storm: I've NEVER seen Hogar do that move before!
Deal: The right move at the right time! Hogar covers, but Kutler escapes and now Hogar with some kicks to the head! The man can barely stand, but he's taking advantage of the situation and he's taking it to Kutler! He grabs Kutler and AGAIN throws him into that exposed turnbuckle! Hogar is wrapping Kutler's legs around the cornerpost.....
Storm: That's what Kutler did to him earlier!
Deal: Hogar grabs a chair and nails Kutler's leg! He hits him again and again! Now Hogar is a man possessed as he is running on PURE ADRENALINE! Hogar is the master of the figure four and he's trying to wrap Kutler's legs around but no! Hogar falls to the floor in exhaustion as Kutler is inside the ring and he's in some serious pain of his own as he grabs his shoulder.
Storm: Just when we thought this was over....
Deal: Hogar is using every ounce of strength that he has to make his way up. He's attempting to get back into the ring, but his knee or his ankle gave out on him. Hogar is up again and he grabs Kutler by the legs and pulls him out! Hogar grabs that chair and now it's Hogar that is punishing Kutler with that steel chair!
Storm: Look at that HATE in Hogar's eyes!
Deal: Can you blame him?! Hogar just knocked the wind outta Kutler with that chair. He's now setting Kutler up for the figure-four but having some trouble. Kutler with a kick to the face and Hogar goes down! Both men are down! Kutler isn't laughing anymore!
Storm: I don't believe this!
Deal: Kutler was DESTROYING Hogar and could have ended this match on numerous occasions. All it took was Kutler hit in that exposed turnbuckle into the corner at just the wrong angle and that changed the course of this match. Could Hogar have a fighting chance?
Storm: Are you serious?
Deal: This is a man who not only dominated the tag team division for many years, but also became a World Champion after defeating The Saint. He has had some big wins in his career that some may claim were upsets. Does he have another one left in him?
Storm: Come on! Don't get too excited! Kutler just hit some turbulence. He'll be fine.
Deal: Both mean are struggling to make their way up. Kutler is up first and he's trying to lift up the steel steps but his shoulder gives out. He's yelling curse words in frustration and goes to grab that chair and he's wrapping that chair around Hogar's legs before kicking him square in the head!
Storm: How many more head shots can this man take?!
Deal: Kutler is now breathing heavy as Hogar is once again gagging as Kutler puts him in another chokehold. Kutler is now looking at the cornerpost as he heads back into the ring and he's headed upstairs. He's looking to break Hogar's leg! This man is RELENTLESS!
Storm: He wants to make Hogar pay for what he just did to him.
Deal: Hogar is a man just trying to survive and Kutler is making it difficult. Kutler is slowly making his way to the top as he screams obscenities at Hogar. If you thought these two hated each other before, that hate seems to be increasing. Kutler is all the way at the top and leaps but HOGAR LIFTS HIS FOOT and that chair hits Kutler square in the head! Both men are down again!
Storm: There are no count outs, no disqualifications, no rules. Neither is moving!
Deal: Hogar is stirring and making his way back up as Kutler is still motionless.
Storm: This was a COMPLETELY one-sided match until that FLUKE happened and now we're seeing VINTAGE Hogar. This man will not quit. No matter what you throw at him, he just keeps coming after you.
Deal: Kutler had numerous chances to end this match earlier but he chose not to and now he's suffering the consequences.
Storm: Hogar is putting Kutler in his finisher, a figure-four, and he has it locked in! Kutler is screaming in pain!
Deal: There is no escape. Could Hogar actually force Kutler to submit?! The ref is on the outside and asking Kutler if he wants to quit and he refuses.
Storm: Kutler is fighting for his career here. A loss would be DEVASTATING to Kutler and both he and Hogar know that.
Deal: Hogar is barely hanging on himself as he uses the steel steps as leverage, but Kutler is trying hard to reverse it.
Storm: I'm not even sure Kutler knows where he's at, but he knows that losing is NOT an option. I CANNOT BELIEVE how he ended up in this position.
Deal: He was GREEDY and that's his own fault!
Storm: Greedy? He was just trying to live up to his word. Kutler is a man of his word.
Deal: He went TOO FAR and you know it and now he's paying the price! Perhaps karma has come to collect. The ref asks Kutler is he wants to give up and he says no.
Storm: NO way in hell will Kutler give up.
Deal: Wait a minute, Kutler has REVERSED the figure four and now it's Hogar that is in pain. Now the ref is asking Hogar if he wants to quit. He says NEVER!
Storm: He may want to reconsider because he's losing the advantage that he was handed to on a silver platter due to that FLUKE. Hogar better pull it together really quick if he wants ANY chance of walking outta here in one piece because lightning doesn't strike twice!
Deal: Kutler is obviously not happy with the recent turn of events. He may be going into the new year with a shoulder injury, courtesy of Hogar. That isn't what Kutler had planned.
Storm: Kutler is increasing the pressure. Perhaps it's time for Hogar to call it a career before his legs are broken!
Deal: He's not ready to call it a career.
Storm: He should be! Look at him! The man's money is GUARANTEED! He and Kutler have given the fans a helluva show but it's time! TAP OUT!
Deal: Kutler is ORDERING Hogar to quit, which makes Hogar dig his heels in even more. Hogar is mustering every ounce of strength in his body to try and reverse that figure four, but Kutler isn't relinquishing the advantage and Hogar is serious pain here. He has a great deal of intestinal fortitude.
Storm: Intestinal fortitude? I have to question that man's' intelligence!
Deal: The longer Hogar holds on, the ANGRIER Kutler is getting! Kutler's face is BEET RED!
Storm: That man is PISSED!
Deal: Kutler releases the hold. He is SCREAMING obscenities at Hogar as he makes his way back up to his feet and stands over a fallen Hogar. Kutler pulls Hogar up and throws him FACE FIRST into the steel steps!
Storm: Hogar gets cut AGAIN! Hogar is BUSTED OPEN!
Deal: Kutler with some boots to the face and to the midsection of Hogar, yelling and screaming at him as he continues his assault. Kutler has LOST IT!
Storm: He told Hogar to QUIT and Hogar refused to quit and now Kutler is making him pay and pay dearly!
Deal: Kutler turns to the side.....OH NO! He's gonna pick up those steel steps! NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
Storm: This is gonna END Hogar!
Deal: Kutler lifts up the steps and Hogar grabs his foot and the steel steps fall RIGHT ON TOP OF BOTH MEN!
(The crowd chants "Holy Shit")
Storm: These people know English?
Deal: They are familiar with four-letter words, that's for sure. The steps are laying right on top of Kutler and Kutler is CRUSHING Hogar's leg! This is NOT GOOD!
Storm: The ref is standing by and he doesn't know what to do.
Deal: If this were a sanctioned RAGE match, somebody might have considered stopping it by now, but this match is UNSANCTIONED and the ref is letting it go.
Storm: That's what they wanted and Rich Mason gave it to them!
Deal: Both men are motionless and the referee is trying to get those steel steps off of Kutler. Here comes the ring announcer and a ringside official and they're helping him move those steps off of Kutler, but the damage may have been done! Both men are STILL motionless!
(Cut to the skybox where Rich Mason is still watching, and still has a poker face.)
Deal: I wonder what is going through that man's mind. Hogar's blood is on his hands!
Storm: Hogar agreed to this!
Deal: That is true, but Mason knew the condition that this man was in. That's why this match is taking place in Saudi Arabia. How much more punishment can this man take?
Storm: What's shocking to me is that Kutler is not moving. At least Hogar is moving! Kutler appears to be out!
Deal: Kutler may be seriously injured. How knows how much those steel steps weight and Kutler took the brunt of that impact. The ref is looking over Kutler. He doesn't know what to do.
Storm: You know damn well Kutler will DESTROY that man if he stops the match and awards it to Hogar.
Deal: Hogar is actually making his way back up, holding onto to a nearby chair. Hogar is up! Hogar is up! (crowd pop)
Storm: And Kutler is STILL DOWN?! How did that happen?!
Deal: Hogar smells victory here as he folds the chair and picks it up and WAIT! Kutler lifts a knee and LOW BLOW Hogar! (crowd boos) Kutler SPRINGS up! That was a TRICK! He was playing possum!
Storm: Smart man!
Deal: Kutler grabs the chair and smashes it against the side of the ring in ANGER! He tosses the chair in the ring and he's crawling on top of Hogar and berating him as he SLAPS him in the face!
*Kutler: GET YOUR BITCH ASS UP HOGARBAGE! COME ON!
Deal: Kutler slaps Hogar again and.....WAIT! Hogar grabs Kutler's wrist and Kutler goes to slap Hogar and Hogar grabs his other wrist as he uses his strength to try and.....NO! A kick to the gut, knocking the wind out of Hogar! Kutler SPITS on Hogar and pulls him up and is trying to get him back into the ring. The hatred that these two have for each other is OFF THE CHARTS!
Storm: Kutler is struggling, but he's picking up the over 250 pound Hogar and places him on the ring apron.
Deal: Kutler screams at the ref to get back in the ring and Kutler follows. He's eyeing that chair that's on the mat and then eyes Hogar. I'm not sure Hogar knows where he's at.
Storm: The man is winded, he's bloody, he's outta gas. It's time to STOP THIS CARNAGE!
Deal: Kutler is looking to finish him off, it seems. He pulls Hogar over to where the steel chair is and attempts to set him up for a piledriver but Hogar just will not cooperate. Kutler with a swift kick to the head as he's once again getting angry. As Kutler berates Hogar, he has another idea. He's wrapping that chair around Hogar's legs. He wants to finish the job he started earlier and BREAK HOGAR'S LEGS! Come on ref! Get in there!
Storm: Remember, there are no rules in this match! That's what Hogar agreed to!
Deal: A couple more kicks to the head and Hogar may be out cold!. Kip Kutler is making his way to the corner now that he's satisfied that Hogar isn't moving. Kutler is slowly making his way up. Kutler is not known as a high flyer.
Storm: He seems to have dished out enough punishment to know that Hogar's out of gas.
Deal: Kutler stucks up both of his middle fingers at Hogar and leaps, BUT HOGAR MOVES OVER AND KUTLER HITS THE MAT FACE-FIRST! Kutler tried a flying bodypress onto that chair, but Hogar managed to swerve him at the last second!
Storm: That may have kept Hogar from being disabled just like his old partner Dan Williams!
Deal: Dan Williams has been in a wheelchair for many years, due to a beating he once received from The Saint, and no doubt Kutler was looking to do the same to Hogar. Both men are again down and motionless. The ref cannot even count because there are no count outs. This match must end by pinfall or submission.
Storm: I don't f'n believe this! This match should already be over and Hogar should be in a hospital bed.
Deal: That was Kutler's plan, but things haven't gone as planned. This match started out as a JOKE that was supposed to end in a blow out and it has turned into a no-holds-barred streetfight! If Kutler loses this match, even if he gets out of here in one piece, his main event days could very well be OVER!
Storm: Don't be delusional, Storm. Hogar doesn't stand a chance.
Deal: I didn't say he did but these men may not be the same after this one.
Storm: I'll tell you one thing. This match won't end in a handshake or embrace.
Deal: Both men are stirring but I'm not sure they know where they're at. These fans are going CRAZY in Riyahd. What was a crowd that was partial to Kutler is now solidly behind Hogar!
Storm: I can't believe this! They're getting behind a DRUNK! Don't these people have laws against alcohol?
Deal: What do you mean?
Storm: Like don't they get their arms cut off if they get caught drinking and driving like Hogar did on more than one occasion?
Deal: Puh-leze. Kutler is making his way back up as is Hogar, who just broke his legs free of that chair. Kutler spots the chair and he snatches it but WAIT! Hogar grabs the other end! These two are having a tug of war over the chair! Both men are trying to get possession over that steel chair and Kutler SNATCHES it as he has the strength advantage and SWINGS it at Hogar, but Hogar sidesteps him and Kutler hits the mat with the chair and trips and falls right on top of it!
(Some fans are laughing at ringside and Kutler screams obscenities at them.)
Deal: LOOK OUT! Hogar with a FACE SLAM on the chair and cover, 1......2......NO! A blooded Hogar is yelling at the official as he pounds the mat in frustration. Hogar grabs Kutler by the hair and SMASHES his face into it! AGAIN AND AGAIN! And now KUTLER is BUSTED OPEN!
Storm: How the hell can Hogar even see?!
Deal: I don't know but Kutler may be losing the advantage that he had now that blood is streaming down his face. Some of that blood gets into Hogar's eyes and he wipes his face. Hogar is setting Kutler up for the figure four once again but Kutler with a boot to the face! Hogar falls back into the corner and he's EXHAUSTED! He's taking a breather as he waits for Kutler to make his way back up. Kutler is up and Hogar goes for a clothesline but Kutler ducks underneath it! Hogar comes back and Kutler FLATTENS Hogar with a clothesline of his own! Kutler with another kick to the head!
Storm: How many of those blows to the head has Hogar taken?!
Deal: Far too many. The man may have brain damage after this one is over.
Storm: He already had brain damage, according to Kutler.
Deal: Kutler isn't helping the situation any. Kutler has Hogar in an armbar.
Storm: Kutler is gonna pull Hogar's arm right out of it's socket!
Deal: Wait a minute, Kutler isn't stopping there. He's putting Hogar in the Krippling Kutler Cross Face!
Storm: This could be it!
*Kutler: QUIT DAMMIT!
Deal: Kutler is screaming at Hogar and DEMANDING that he quit! Hogar is breathing heavy and he's on empty.
Storm: He's been on empty for some time.
Deal: Kutler is still hollering at Hogar. I think he's wearing himself out just as much as he's wearing Hogar out.
Storm: I'm not so sure about that. Listen to Hogar's AGONIZING screams! He's throwing out some four letter words of his own!
Deal: Kutler is trying to maintain his grip as Hogar inches his way to the ropes. The ref is asking Hogar if he wants to quit and he refuses.
Storm: COME ON HOGAR! GIVE IT UP!
Deal: Hogar is in seriously bad shape here and he STUBBORNLY REFUSES to quit!
Storm: What is wrong with that man?!
Deal: Kip Kutler is asking himself the same question as he shakes his head in frustration as Hogar inches even closer to the ropes. Once again the ref asks Hogar if he wants to quit and he shakes his head. Kutler is still screaming at him, like a Drill Sergeant, and HOGAR SOMEHOW MAKES IT TO THE ROPES! The ref is tapping Kutler on the shoulder as he REFUSES to let go! The ref SMACKS Kutler across the head and that gets Kutler to drop Hogar and now Kutler grabs ahold of the ref and smacks him across the head before tossing him outta the ring!
(The crowd boos)
Storm: He just manhandled that hometown referee and these people have completely turned against him.
*Kutler (to Hogar): YOU'RE MINE!
Deal: Kutler now pulls Hogar to the middle of the ring and sets him up for a Kutting Edge! Kutler is having some difficulty as he's taken a beating in this match. He has Hogar up and HITS IT! Kutler is covering, but there is NO REFEREE!
Storm: 1....2.....3......4.......5! This match should be over AGAIN!
Deal: Kutler did it to himself! He tossed the referee out, who is trying to regain composure on the outside. An angry Kutler is screaming at the official to get back in. Kutler is pulling up Hogar. Don't tell me he's doing it again?! Kutler is struggling with Hogar, but has him up and hits ANOTHER Kutting Edge! The referee just made his way back into the ring and Kutler is yelling at him to get in position! The referee slowly makes his way over.....
Storm: He's doing this on purpose!
Deal: The cover, 1......2.......NO! Hogar with a shoulder up and Kutler is LIVID! Kutler is SCREAMING at the ref again!
Storm: Don't throw him out again!
Deal: I think he learned from that as he takes a deep breath and now he's screaming at Hogar for kicking out! Kutler is stumbing around as he's pondering.....no way! Is he?!
Storm: Yes!
Deal: Kutler is gonna try it again! He's going for yet ANOTHER Kutting Edge! He grabs Hogar but Hogar with an EYE GOUGE and Kutler is temporarily blinded with some of that blood getting in his eyes! Hogar is swinging in no particular direction as he can't see! Hogar is punching air and he finally connects with Kutler's face and Kutler goes down as does Hogar! These two men are EXHAUSTED! Someone just threw a towel into the ring
Storm: It's over! Someone threw in the towel!
Deal: It is NOT over! The ref is using the towel to wipe the bloodied faces of both men.
Storm: Oh.
Deal: Kutler still appears to be blinded as he's rubbing his eyes after that eye gouge and wait a minute! Hogar just spotted the chair. He CLOBBERS Kutler and Kutler doubles over and Hogar hits him again! And again! Hogar is hitting releasing YEARS of PENT UP RAGE and FRUSTRATION as he continues to beat on the man while these stunned fans are silenced in disbelief!
Storm: That blood is trickling down Hogar's face again.
Deal: That's a good thing for Kutler because Hogar was going to do some serious damage if he hasn't already. Hogar can't see once again as he wildly swings the chair but doesn't connect. Another swing and the chair goes flying outta the ring, nearly missing the referee! The ref wipes Hogar's face again as well as Kutler's. Hogar can see Kutler lying motionless on the mat. He covers, 1......2.......kickout! How did he kick out after taking all of those chairshots!
Storm: Intestinal fortitude! This is a MUST WIN for him.
Deal: Hogar seems to have Kutler where he wants him. He's setting him up for his figure four leglock finisher!
Storm: But does he have the strength to get it locked in?!
Deal: That's a good question as Hogar is struggling and it doesn't appear that Kutler is even conscious after taking those chairshots, some of them to the head! No doubt that is payback for what Hogar did to him earlier. This may be Hogar's last chance! Can he put SHOCK THE WORLD and put Kutler away?
Storm: Kutler with a KICK TO THE FACE!
Deal: Hogar stumbles back and falls to the mat. Kutler is trying to shake the cobwebs as Hogar pounds his fist on the mat in frustration.
Storm: These fans are at the edge of their seats.
Deal: Kutler and Hogar are both struggling. Hogar and Kutler lock eyes as they lie on the mat and look at each other in disbelief and then anger as they exchange four letter words. Both men are in rough shape and bloodied. Kutler was on his way to an easy win in the early going of this match, but rammed his shoulder into an exposed turnbuckle and that altered the course of this match.
Storm: Kutler had this match won on more than one occasion!
Deal: But he just couldn't end this match without punishing the man. As he said before, his goal wasn't to win, but to humiliate Hogar and now he's risking humiliation himself! Both men are nearly out of gas. It may come down to who wants this more. Kutler crawls over toward Hogar and wraps his hands around Hogar's neck, choking him, as he wrings his neck. He's telling Hogar to quit and Hogar refuses! Kutler with a slap to the face! Hogar tries to return it, but Kutler grabs Hogar's arm and puts him in another one of his patented armbars!
Storm: I'm telling you he is gonna rip that man's shoulder of his socket to pay him back for what happened earlier when Kutler's shoulder hit that exposed turnbuckle!
Deal: Kutler is the one that exposed that turnbuckle to begin with! Kutler is once again ORDERING Hogar to quit but he REFUSES! Hogar is trying to reach over with his other arm but Kutler pulls him away. The ref is asking Hogar if he gives up and the answer is "hell no". This antagonizes Kutler even more as he attempts to strengthen his grip and Hogar reaches the ropes again.
*Kutler: DAMMIT!
Deal: Kutler POUNDS the mat in frustration! He seems to be running out of ideas as if he doesn't know what else to do as he eyes that chair on the outside. Kutler with some elbows to the sternum as he drags Hogar in the middle of the ring. He looks at the cornerpost as if he's pondering going up to the top. He wants to finish this thing.
Storm: Put him in the Krippling Kutler Cross Face!
Deal: I think he wants to knock him unconscious first.
Storm: He wants to give him BRAIN DAMAGE.....something NOT to remember Kutler by.
Deal: Kutler is yelling curse words once again as he ignores the ref's warning and exits the ring. Kutler grabs not one but two chairs and tosses them into the ring. Can the man even make it back into the ring?! He's taken so much punishment and it shows.
Storm: I've never seen him more angry. This match should be OVER and he should be out enjoying the Riyadh night life but here he is, still trying to put away his longtime enemy.
Deal: Kutler slowly makes his way back in. As Hogar rises up, Kutler CLOBBERS him over the head and this crowd is STUNNED! Hogar fell-face-first to the mat! The fans are so quiet you can hear a pin drop!
Storm: Kutler is wrapping each chair around each of Hogar's legs. He wants to end this match.
Deal: He's tried before but couldn't put Hogar away. Can he do it now? He's looking upstairs and this is a high risk maneuver that is GUARANTEED to put Hogar away AND possibly BREAK HIS LEGS if he connects!
Storm: But can he get to the top rope without falling? Can he hit Hogar before Hogar realizes what's happening
Deal: The fans are cheering Hogar on as Kutler heads to the corner and makes the long climb to the top. He makes his way up and Hogar is moving around.
*Kutler: FUCK!
Deal: Kutler is frustrated and he makes his way back down.
*Kutler: I'm gonna break your fucking neck!
Deal: Hogar breaks free from one of the chair and Kutler grabs it and uses it to knock the wind out of Hogar! Kutler is setting Hogar up for a pileriver ONTO THE CHAIR.....but HOGAR WITH A LOW BLOW!
Storm: He cheated!
Deal: It's not like Kutler didn't do the same to him! Kutler is hopping around the ring and Hogar with a small package and handful of tights! 1......2.......NO! Kutler sets Hogar up with a belly to back suplex right onto that chair! 1......2......NO! Hogar kicks out!
*Kutler: STAY THE FUCK DOWN!
Deal: I think Kutler is pondering wrapping that chair around Hogar's neck!
Storm: That's going too far.
Deal: That seems to be the route he's going but the ref is getting in between him and Hogar and Kutler shoves the ref! I don't think that was a good idea! Kutler is now pulling Hogar up and Hogar is swinging at Kutler!
Storm: WHAT THE HELL?!
Deal: The people are starting to count as Hogar somehow manages to catch a second wind and has Kutler backed into the corner! He pounds on Kutler, 4....5....6....7....8....9.....10! And he's STILL wailing on him! Hogar throws Kutler across the ring and HITS HIM WITH A SPEAR! 1.......2.......NO! Kutler kicks out just in the nick of time! Hogar grabs Kutler by the hair and he smashes his face against the mat. Kutler with an elbow to the face! The two men are wrestling on the mat, each trying to gain the upper hand, and now Kutler with a cross face chicken wing!
Storm: Hogar won't quit, but Kutler just cannot sustain the momentum.
Deal: The fans here in Saudi are firmly behind Hogar now. They are cheering him to get out of that chicken wing.
Storm: GIVE IT UP!
Deal: Hogar reaches the ropes and Kutler CANNOT BELIEVE IT!
*Kutler: FUCK!
Deal: Kip Kutler has HAD IT! No matter what he does, he can't seem to put the man away. It was Hogar breathing heavy and now Kutler is breathing heavy and he's FURIOUS! His own anger is handicapping him. Kutler grabs Hogar and FACE SLAM onto the chair!
*Kutler: STAY DOWN MOTHER FUCKER!
Deal: The cover, 1.....2.....kickout! (crowd pops) Hogar REFUSES to stay down. An extremely frustrated Kutler just threw both of the chairs next to Hogar. Kutler has thrown the kitchen sink against the man but he refuses to quit. Kutler leans over and he's trying to apply the ankle lock submission but Hogar is squirming which is adding to Kutler's frustration. Kutler drops a leg onto Hogar's midsection. Kutler grabs the chair and tries to wrap it around Hogar's legs, but Hogar squirms again.
*Kutler: HOLD STILL!
Deal: Kutler picks up the chair and he stops! Kutler nearly fell over in exhaustion as he nearly tripped over Hogar and he's trying to wipe the blood from his eyes. Hogar has been on empty for some time and now it is Kutler who is bordering on empty. Kutler wanted to extend this match in order to make an example out of Hogar and now Kutler is desperately wanting to end this match because he himself is running out of gas. What was once a long shot is now a real possibility. Can Steve Hogar capitalize on Kutler's.....WAIT! Hogar with a small package, 1.....2....3!
Storm: NO! Kutler kicks out!
Deal: Kutler springs up and he just blew a gasket! He's kicking around, trying to find Hogar. Both of these men seem to be blinded. The referee was just handed a towel and he begins to wipe Kutler.....no! Kutler SNATCHES the towel and wipes his eyes! He has a look that can kill in his eyes as he GLARES at Hogar!
Storm: I wouldn't wanna be Hogar!
Deal: Kutler is taking that bloody rag and he's CHOKING Hogar!
*Kutler: GIVE IT THE FUCK UP!
Deal: The fans here are booing Kutler as he continues to choke Hogar with that towel.
(Hogar is gagging and coughing up blood.)
Deal: This is getting out of hand as Kutler continues to choke Hogar. Hogar is NOT moving! The ref is trying to grab ahold of the towel and a LIVID Kutler is staring down the ref! The ref backs away and Kutler makes his way toward the ref! That towel is COVERED in blood and the ref is being backed into the corner. Kutler is admonishing him.
Storm: The ref has had enough! He's yelling at Kutler and they're in a heated argument.
Deal: This is giving Hogar some time to recuperate
Storm: You're assuming there's something left in the tank. Hogar is MOTIONLESS!
Deal: Kutler is threatening the referee, but he's careful not to put his hands on him because he needs that ref to count Hogar's shoulders to the mat. As Hogar has been claiming for weeks, a loss to him can be detrimental to Kutler's career. Kip Kutler is taking a breather as he glares at a motionless and bloodied Steve Hogar.
Storm: Kutler is eyeing those steel chairs. Does he have in mind what I think he has in mind?!
Deal: Kutler grabs a chair and wraps it around Hogar's left leg.
Storm: He's doing it again! Kutler is looking to END this thing.
Deal: The referee is trying to get in the way, but Kutler shoves him! He picks up the other chair and wraps it around Hogar's other leg.
Storm: This is NOT good for Hogar, not at all.
Deal: Kutler is cursing at Hogar as he makes his way up to the top. He's taking his time, can he even make it up there?!
Storm: Look at Hogar! Kutler has all the time in the world.
Deal: The referee is checking on Hogar and Kutler is SCREAMING at the ref to get out of the way! The ref backs off as Kutler reaches the top. If he connects, Hogar's ankles could be broken! Kutler leaps and Hogar moves slightly, but Kutler CONNECTS!
Storm: Did you hear that?! He SNAPPED at least one of Hogar's ankles!
Deal: This crowd is in DISBELIEF! He very well could have snapped at least one of his ankles. Hogar moved at the last second, which might have saved him.
Storm: No, didn't you hear it?! BOTH ANKLES were SNAPPED!
Deal: I don't know but there seems to be some damage there.
Storm: Kutler has had ENOUGH! He's putting Hogar in his Hogar's own finisher, the figure four leglock.
Deal: The referee is asking Hogar if he gives up and he REFUSES! (crowd pops) This INFURIATES Kutler who increases the pressure!
Storm: Hogar is fading out!
Deal: Indeed he is! The ref asks him again and Hogar uses what's left of his strength to shake his head!
Storm: GIVE UP YOU IDIOT! This man will have both of his legs broken if they're not already!
Deal: Kutler is so zapped of energy that he's not even yelling at Hogar to give up. Kutler is wearing himself down! Hogar's shoulders hit the mat, 1.....2......shoulder up! (crowd pops) Hogar is STILL in this thing!
Storm: WHAT THE HELL?!
Deal: There's nothing else Kutler can do but increase the pressure. Hogar's legs are no longer working. There's NOTHING he can do to come back from this. Yet the man still won't give up! Kutler POUNDS the mat with his fist in frustration!
Storm: I think I heard Hogar's other leg snap! He is NOT walking outta this one.
Deal: The referee is lifting Hogar's arm and it drops, he raises it again and it drops, he lifts it again and Hogar's arm is still up as he gives the fans a thumbs up. Kutler sees this and he's beside himself!
*Kutler: GIVE UP MOTHER FUCKER OR I'LL BREAK YOUR NECK!
Deal: Kutler just threatened to break Hogar's NECK!
Storm: Does Hogar even feel anything in his legs?! He must want to end up in a wheelchair like his partner Dan Williams!
Deal: Kutler seems intent in putting him in a wheelchair. Kutler releases the figure four and he POUNDS the mat in FRUSTRATION! His hands are on the side of his head as he wracks his brain, trying to put away Hogar. He's thrown EVERYTHING in his arsenal at the man and he's STILL in the match!
Storm: He's not standing though!
Deal: Kutler is shaking his head in frustration as he stares down Hogar with smoke coming out of his nostrils. Hogar turns himself around and is crawling, but he can't make his way up to his feet. His legs are no longer working! Why doesn't this referee stop the match?!
Storm: You know the rules!
Deal: There are no rules!
Storm: Exactly!
Deal: Kutler appears to be amused at the sight of Hogar crawling toward him, his legs aren't working, Kutler just smirks and shakes his head in disbelief. Kutler stands there as Hogar, who can barely see due to the blood that is covering his eyes, reaches and grabs one of Kutler's ankles. Hogar doesn't have the strength to get himself back up. Or even take down Kutler at this point.
Storm: Put him out of his misery!
Deal: Kutler just stares at Hogar and takes a deep breath, shaking his head. Even he can't believe what he's seeing.
Storm: Put him away!
Deal: Kutler is now setting Hogar up.....for the Kutting Edge! He has some difficulty but HITS IT!
Storm: PIN HIM!
Deal: I don't think he's convinced that Hogar is done as Hogar lies motionlessly on the mat. Kuter puts Hogar in the Krippling Kutler Cross Face!
Storm: There's no getting out of this!
Deal: We've seen him get out of EVERYTHING Kutler has thrown at him, but you may be right. There is no sign of movement as the referee raises Hogar's arm once and it falls, he raises it again, still no movement, one more time, and IT'S OVER!
Storm: FINALLY!
**DING**DING**DING**
Deal: Kutler is NOT letting go!
Storm: Does he even know where he's at?!
Deal: Either he didn't hear the bell or he's VERY angry that Hogar resisted for so long. I don't know which but the referee is tapping his shoulder and now security is in the ring trying to get Kutler off of Hogar. The man is UNCONSCIOUS! LET HIM GO! He better let go or they might reverse the decision!
Storm: I don't think they can.
Deal: Finally, security is able to pull Kutler off of Hogar. And Kutler collapses right next to Hogar. The careers of these two men have been intertwined for many years, dating back to when both were on the same team. One man's career will end tonight and the other will continue his comeback but he has some recovering to do.
Storm: It's a good thing he has some time off, but he'll be fine! By the time RAGE is back up and running next year, his shoulder will be pretty much healed up.
Deal: How do you know that?
Storm: I know!
Deal: Hogar is STILL motionless as paramedics have arrived and there's a stretcher being brought to the ring.
Storm: ONE stretcher.
Deal: That's what I said! The security guards are trying to help Kutler up, but he's brushing them off. He wants nothing to do with them as he walks himself to the corner. Kutler is staring at the fallen Steve Hogar as paramedics work on him. What is that man thinking?!
Storm: He's asking himself why he's not enjoying a steak at the finest restaurant in Riyadh. This was supposed to be a quick 5-10 minute match.
Deal: Rich Mason is at ringside with his entourage as he watches the chaos continue to unfold. They are trying to get Steve Hogar onto the stretcher.
Storm: I bet Kutler would break that stretcher in two, with Hogar on it, if he had the energy for it.
Deal: Obviously he does not. Mason is watching Hogar with his poker face as if he doesn't have any concern for the man.
Storm: How do you know that?!
Deal: Just a wild guess. Kutler is still standing in his corner and yes he is still standing as he will walk away from this as the victor as he watches one of his most hated rivals being moved into an ambulance. The open the doors and Hogar lifts his head as he just regained consciousness. He looks over at Hogar and locks eyes with him. Hogar gives Kutler the middle finger!
(The crowd pops as Kutler smirks)
Deal: And Kutler gives Hogar a middle finger of his own!
(Another crowd pop)
Storm: Is that supposed to be a sign of respect?
Deal: I don't know what it means, but they're putting Hogar into the ambulance as Kutler continues to stare him down as the doors close and the ambulance pulls away.
Storm: I don't think he was convinced that Hogar was done!
Deal: Who can blame him after all that?
*Ring Announcer: The winner of this match is KIP KUTLER!
(The crowd pops as Kutler steps away from the corner and the ref raises his arm in victory.)
Storm: I don't understand these people! They loved him and then they hated him and now they love him again. I can't wait to see how people react to him once he's back in the states!
Deal: Judging by the fans reaction here at MSG, who have watched this match on the big screen, I'm assuming it will be positive.
(Rich Mason approaches Kutler and raises his other arm.)
Deal: Kutler brushes Mason off as if he doesn't want anything to do with him. Mason backs away as his bodyguards step in front of him.
Storm: Rich Mason made Kip Kutler an even wealthier man tonight between that one million dollar and the winner's purse, which is likely just as much. Gotta love that Saudi money!
Deal: Kip Kutler is refusing help is he makes his way out of the ring.
Storm: Kip Kutler is bloodied and he's beaten, but once again proved that he's a warrior and he will be a force to be reckoned with in RAGE next year.
Deal: Steve Hogar's career has officially ended and is being transported to the hospital as we speak. We hope that he is okay and will keep you updated on his condition.
~~~
Stock: Right then, there’s no bloody time for dithering. We’re getting straight on with the bloody action. Next up , the RAGE Scientific bloody Showcase Championship is on the bloody line as Doug Devens defends against Nightwalker! Gordon vs. Nightwalker
Vandessa Deal: What a night so far!
Ricky Storm: 22 years in the making!
Vandessa Deal: Doug Devens won’t just come out here as a champion he will come out here as a conqueror. Double champion!
Ricky Storm: Doug has to be tired, but maybe the stem cells are working! May he hit my boy Kip up for some D-Bol or trenbolone!
Vandessa Deal: Both these competitors represent the same faction, but this match is about personal gain! They have to set the alliance to Daniel Dare aside to achieve their goals and dreams!
Ricky Storm: Let’s head to bloody Lord Robert Stock! That guy is totally loco daddy! He’s an honorary Planet Silverstar member!
Stock: Oi! Still bloody talking here! From Chicago, weighing in at 254 bloody pounds, DOUG DEVENS!
("Ride of the Valkyries" by Wagner plays. Devens stands at the top of the ramp, both championships displayed with quiet arrogance. Thomas Gordon lingers just behind him, hands folded, a satisfied smile on his face like a man watching a long-term investment finally peak.)
Ricky Storm: He beat Scott Grayse earlier tonight with Gordon’s help, let’s be clear about that, but he’s walking into this match already wounded. Two matches. Two belts and now Nightwalker? That’s rough! She is someone you should never overlook especially on one of the grandest stages!
Vandessa Deal: She is Rage's REAL DEAL! She is laser focused on winning here tonight. Yeah, it’s strange seeing Salvation church members facing one another but when it’s for one of the most prestigious titles in wrestling today all bets are off!
Storm: She’s real? Are you for real daddy? She is as fake as your tits!
Vandessa Deal: Idiot! Do all you Storms share one collective brain? Of course you do and it’s damaged! Just sit there and be mute!
Ricky Storm: We are the free folk! We have a pretty sweet time Machine, just ask Ferman, Barnhill or Jennings! Our president JOEY FERMAN of Planet Silverstar is C.O.O. Of UWA!
Vanessa Deal: Crayon crew as Thief Taylor calls them! Just stop talking about them. No one cares! NO ONE CARES!
Robert Stock: His bloody opponent hailing from some bloody quadrant somewhere in bloody hell…..
(A little girl's giggle is heard and then " Out of the darkness hell's queen did call to pain and suffering she brought to them all. Away ran the children to hide in their beds in fear that the devil would chop off their heads". (The little girl giggles again)
Stock: Presenting, the bloody Queen of Hell - NIGHTWALKER!
(At that point the lights go out and fog fills the stage as "Dracula” by Rob Zombie hits a fire ball, shoots out of the stage and turns into Loralie Blackwell . She heads down the ramp to the ring in cat-like strides glaring at the crowd as the non-believers boo her and her followers cheer. She stops at the edge of the stage and snaps her fingers disappearing only to reappear in the middle of the ring and heads to her corner.)
Ricky Storm: Her trickery shows no bounds! I wonder if David Copperfield did his apprenticeship under her tutelage? What about D.B Copper? I swore I saw him at the Dollar Tree in Lima, Ohio! Might have been Tat Tom!
Vandessa Deal: She earned this shot you fool. BOH points. Consistency and she chose him. That tells you everything. She is more focused now than she has been in a long time.
Ricky Storm: Rumor has it that my boy Dougie D lived in a jungle with a crazy tribe that taught him the real meaning of enlightenment, daddy!
Vandessa Deal: Lies! All lies, I swear, I am not paid enough for this!
**DING**DING**
(They circle slowly, neither willing to overcommit. Circling like two gladiators destined for greatness. They are circling while jaw jacking one another. Both competitors circling with their eyes locked on one another. )
Ricky Storm: This is Scientific Showcase rules submissions only. No pinfalls, no knockouts. One mistake, and it’s over.
(The first lock-up is brief and violent. Nightwalker drops level, reaching for Devens’ leg, but Devens sprawls hard and drives her face-first into the mat. He stomps on her.)
Vandessa Deal: That’s veteran instinct. Devens didn’t hesitate; he smothered her.
Ricky Storm: Being from hell and all that darkness I bet she enjoys a little smothering! I know I do!
Deal: Of course you do, you sick freak!
(Devens grinds a forearm across Nightwalker’s face, just enough to hurt, just enough to irritate. Terry Dale warns him. Devens ignores it. They reset. He attempts to try again but Nightwalker strikes faster this time twisting into Devens’ arm and forcing him toward the ropes.)
Ricky Storm: Nightwalker’s not trying to overpower him. She’s trying to out-think him. Doug is a bit older so he could be sun-downing!
(Devens breaks free with a rake of the fingers and immediately snaps on a headlock, dragging Nightwalker to the mat and slowing the pace to a crawl. Gordon nods approvingly from ringside.)
Vandessa Deal: This is Doug Devens’ world right now. This is how he wins he drains you.
Ricky Storm: Plus, Gordon in your corner ain’t a bad thing either! He ain’t eye candy or anything, but you got to be wondering, if you're Nightwalker, when he’s gonna pull some shit, daddy!
(Nightwalker fights up, shoots Devens off the ropes but Devens blocks, yanks her arm over the top rope, and drops his weight onto it.)
Ricky Storm: That arm’s a target now. Everything Devens does from here will be about control.
Deal: He’s trying to wear her down, not a rookie move by any means.
(Back inside, Devens twists the arm again and again, threatening quick armbars, forcing Nightwalker to burn energy escaping instead of attacking. Then suddenly Nightwalker rolls through a transition and snaps on a triangle choke.)
Vandessa Deal: She’s got it! She’s got it locked in!
(The crowd roars as Devens scrambles, stacking her just enough to reach the ropes with his fingertips.)
Ricky Storm: That was close. Too close. Good thing he has a furry red-assed Orangutan's reach!
Deal: That would be a baboon you donkey!
(Gordon jumps onto the apron, barking at Dale, buying Devens precious seconds to recover. Nightwalker snaps. She charges Devens, smashing his head into the corner, kneeing him in the ribs, then dragging him down into a brutal neck crank.)
Vandessa Deal: This is frustration boiling over. Nightwalker feels it slipping.
Ricky Storm: She is mad as a hornet! Her eyes are glowing! Is Lucifer gonna crack the earth and appear from the depths of hell? I hope not, Halloween isn’t for like 10 months!
(Devens bites her hand to break free. Dale scolds him. Gordon waves it off. Nightwalker responds by chopping Devens leg out and stomping directly on the knee before locking in a kneebar.)
Ricky Storm: That’s the same knee he’s been favoring all night!
Vandessa Deal: He bit her!!!!! What the hell!
Ricky Storm: He must have missed catering!
(Devens howls, clawing to the ropes. He barely escapes. Nightwalker is laughing while she creeps forward! She grabs him by the head and suplexes him over. She is quick to her feet and drops a hard elbow. She grinding that elbow into his throat in an attempt to choke him out. Devens flips her over and begins just a flurry of hard rights!)
Vandessa Deal: Deven’s just brawling now!
Ricky Storm: He better pace himself. This ain’t 2010!
(Devens traps Nightwalker during a flurry of rage and cinches in a Crossface, sitting deep and wrenching back with everything he has. He’s reefing on her neck with a good grip. Nightwalker slowly trying to inch her way to the ropes. Doug applies more pressure, slowing her fight.)
Vandessa Deal: This could be it!
(Nightwalker crawls. Inch by inch. Fingertips scraping canvas. Rope break. The crowd applauds both. Nightwalker rolls to the floor. Devens follows but she snaps him forward with a huge clothesline, driving the back of his head into the apron.)
Ricky Storm: That’s vicious! She’s dismantling him! That rattled his brain. He may need a cat-scan!
Vanessa Deal: Step by step she wears him down. She wants this gold!
(Nightwalker attempts to lift him but he pushes her into the guard rail. She is clobbering him. He hits her with a knee raise taking her back. Doug to his feet and suplexes her over taking both competitors down!)
Vandessa Deal: Some old school traditional move sets.
Ricky Storm: Sometimes things that are old become new again. Just like your tits!
Vandessa Deal: Idiot, I swear!
(Nightwalker and Devens are both slow to get up! Nightwalker gets to get her feet and delivers a huge headbutt sending Doug back into the ring apron.)
Ricky Storm: Now that’s using your head, eh!
(She rolls him into the ring, Nightwalker locks in an arm-triangle choke. Devens staggers to his feet and slams her into the corner, but she keeps the hold applied. Then the building loses its god damn mind!)
(“Legendary by Skillet” plays over the loud speaker.)
Vandessa Deal: WAIT!!!!! Hold THE DAMN PHONE! WAIT A SECOND!!!!
Ricky Storm: Someone call my daddy, daddy - ya know!
(Harold Hartley appears on the stage.)
Ricky Storm: You’ve got to be kidding me.
Vanessa Deal: This is crazy!
(Harold looks at Robert bloody Stock and nods.)
Robert Stock: Harold Hartley is cashing in the WHO’S THE DADDY PRIZE. The match is now a triple threat.
(Devens is screaming like he has seen a ghost? He’s holding Terry Dale trying to get his feet. Hartley runs down the ramp and slides into the ring and Nightwalker turns and CRACK.)
Vandessa Deal: NO! NO!
(Hartley levels Nightwalker with a lead pipe, knocking her out cold. He tosses the pipe out of the ring before Terry Dale notices.)
Ricky Storm: This is a robbery!
(Hartley turns to Devens. He charges in blind rage. Hartley sidesteps. Strikes. Drops Devens to the mat.)
Vandessa Deal: Hartley’s been waiting a year for this moment!
(Hartley traps the arm and sinks in The PAINKILLER. Devens fights. Thrashes. Reaches for Gordon.)
Ricky Storm: There’s nowhere to go! That’s a huge DICK MOVE OF THE CENTURY!
Vandessa Deal: He’s trying to break his arm!
Ricky Storm: Pay back is a bitch daddy!
(Deven’s is fighting it. He is screaming in pain. Terry Dale is down asking Deven’s if he taps! He shakes his head no! He’s frothing at the mouth while gasping from the pain.)
Vanessa Deal: He’s gonna break his damn arm!
Ricky Storm: I can’t wait for the pop crack rice crispy sound! Pay back is a real super bitch daddy!
(Devens taps. The pain was too severe and The bell rings.)
**DING**DING**DING**
Stock: Your bloody WINNER! - HAROLD HARTLEY!!!
Vandessa Deal: HAROLD HARTLEY HAS DONE IT!
(Hartley rises as the crowd explodes. He takes the Scientific Showcase Championship the same one Deven’s took from him long ago. Hartley flips Devens off. Nightwalker glares from the corner, fury burning through the haze.)
Ricky Storm: Nightwalker was robbed. Devens was humbled. And Harold Hartley just rewrote history. Hartley walks up the ramp, championship reclaimed, while chaos and anger linger behind him.
Vandessa Deal: This wasn’t just a match, Ricky. This was a reckoning.
Ricky Storm: LEDGENDARY LIKE ONLY RAGE CAN PROVIDE!
Deal: Okay RAGE fans it all comes down to this, the main event of Year 22. After a year long Bouts Of Honor competition that saw Team Cage come out victorious and giving the advantage to the challenger in this match. RAGE World Champion Daniel Dare will defend his title against his long time rival Cage in the FEAR FACTORY which will take place inside of the CATHEDRAL in Chicago, Illinois, home of none other than the Hardcore Holy Roller himself the Saint, who is currently in TCW, another long time rival of Dare and the same can be said of Cage, who will also be the SPECIAL REFEREE! I can’t believe what we are about to see!
Storm: Neither can I! This is going to be INSANE!
Deal: Insane doesn’t even begin to cover it! The fans here in Madison Square Garden will be watching it on RAGE-Vision as there are cameras set up all over the Cathedral to capture the action to make sure none of the fans here in New York City or watching at home miss a second of what will be an unquestionably dangerous and violent match!
Storm: It should be noted that there will be NO ONE ELSE inside the Cathedral except for Cage, Dare, and the Saint and one can only imagine what waits for them inside! No members of Team Dare or the Salvation Church. No members of Team Cage. Just those three inside the Cathedral, with Chicago firefighters and paramedics standing by outside the property for when the match ends, which is now the focal point of the Fear Factory match inside the home of the man who created it all the way back in 2017 while he was the RAGE World Champion which was an absolutely epic match. In fact the Saint loved the match so much he even brought it to TCW with him back in 2022!
Deal: The Saint won both of those matches, while we saw Jerry Root win in 2018 and Gemini prevail in 2019 here in RAGE so this will be only the FIFTH TIME this match will be used in either fed as it is so dangerous, so mind altering, both feds agree that it should be used SPARINGLY and ONLY in extreme situations and there is no situation more extreme than the BLOOD FEUD between Daniel Dare and Cage!
Storm: These two have been going after each other for YEARS and now they have a chance to finally settle this in what will be maybe the most challenging match of their careers. Cage won the right to pick the stipulation to this match and he decided on the Fear Factory as he doesn’t just want to beat Dare, he wants to push him to his physical and mental limit while at the same time hoping to walk out of the Cathedral as the new RAGE World Champion.
Deal: Cage has been obsessed with taking down Dare and the Salvation Church and now he finally gets Dare, in what is his last chance to fight for the RAGE World Championship, one on one in an environment Cage thinks favors him and a match he says is right up his alley and with this being his last chance at taking down Dare, Cage is swinging for the fences with this pick. But while Cage clearly knows what he is doing and what he is getting in for, we can’t forget the man he is facing is Daniel Dare. He has seen it all, done it all, and will not be intimidated by this match no matter how dangerous or torturous it may seem.
Storm: Let’s not forget Dare and the Salvation Church spent over a year inside of the Cathedral after they were gifted it by Mason International after the Saint’s controversial departure from the business last summer. They used it as their home, their base of operations, and remade it in their image while they were there. And during that time they got to know every room, every hallway, every corner in the Cathedral so while Cage may think he has Dare backed into a corner, Dare spent a long time inside the Cathedral and with his knowledge of the layout of the Cathedral, there are those who feel Cage made a rash decision picking the Cathedral as the location and that he might have accidentally handed Dare the advantage without realizing it.
Deal: That is an excellent point as Dare took great pleasure in revamping the Cathedral in his image while the Salvation Church occupied it which they did until the Miracle Marathon when the Saint defeated Dare to become the RAGE World Champion and reclaim ownership of the Cathedral. Dare was able to regain the championship at Hell’s Holiday bringing us to this moment now where two of the sport's most bitter rivals finally get to settle their issues in what might be the final encounter between them. But we would not be doing our job if we didn’t discuss the man who will be officiating this match taking place inside HIS HOME and that is none other than the Saint.
Storm: It would be malpractice if we didn’t discuss him or his history with both of these men. Everyone knows about the wars waged between the Saint and Daniel Dare over the years. They have spent nearly THREE DECADES inflicting ungodly pain and suffering on each other in the feud that was standard bearer every other feud in this sport has been compared to. It was the first feud EVER inducted into the Hall Of Fame and even during “down times” when they are not actively battling each other, there is still a hate between them that will never die no matter how much time passes.
Deal: They don’t call Saint vs. Dare the Feud of Feuds for nothing as they have been in some of the bloodiest, most violent and historic matches this sport has ever seen. With all of that said, while many feel the Saint being the special referee for this match gives Cage the advantage, there are those who feel differently because while many people focus on the Saint’s hatred of Dare, let’s not forget that the Saint also has had a long and violent history with Cage.
Storm: They have engaged in some of the most brutal matches the sport has ever seen and while neither of them hate each other like they hate Dare, to say they are friends would be considered a massive case of misinformation because there is no love lost between Cage and the Saint either.
Deal: Throw in the fact that Cage and Dare are fighting inside THE SAINT’S HOME, a home he spent a year trying to get back and several months renovating when he did, no thanks to Cage’s use of a blow torch while he was “helping” clean the Cathedral up, something that did not sit well with the Saint. Word is while any weapon is in play for this match, word is the Saint put in the contract when asked to ref this match nothing flammable would be used in this match, as well as that RAGE would foot the bill for any part of his home that gets damaged or destroyed during this match. Some say it was the Saint just trying to squeeze a few extra dollars out of RAGE just because he could, but he also knows that by agreeing to let the Fear Factory take place inside of his home there is a good chance it will not look exactly the same when it’s done.
Storm: For his sake I hope he has a good contractor on speed dial because he is going to need it when it’s done! In addition to all the insanity and blood shed we are going to witness, both Cage and Dare are going to have to face their greatest fear if they hope to win this match. No pinfalls will be counted for a wrestler who hasn’t faced his fear so even if your opponent drops dead with no chance of kicking out, if you haven’t faced your fear yet the Saint won’t even consider making the count!
Deal: Both of these men know that and are ready to face whatever fear they have to take down the other, and knowing what type of men Cage and Dare, we can only imagine what kind of fear they could possibly have!
Storm: I shudder to think what could possibly scare these two!
Deal: I don't know what it could be but we are close to finding out as Stock is in the ring ready for the announcements!
Stock: LADIES AND BLOODY GENTLEMEN! OUR NEXT MATCH IS THE MAIN BLOODY EVENT OF YEAR 22 AND IS THE FEAR FACTORY MATCH THAT IS TAKING PLACE INSIDE THE SAINT'S BLOODY CATHEDRAL IN CHICAGO, ILLINOIS AND IS FOR THE RAGE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP!
(Crowd pops LOUDLY)
Stock: INTRODUCING FIRST, THE SPECIAL REFEREE! HE IS A HALL OF BLOODY FAMER AND ONE OF THE GREATEST BLOODY WRESTLER'S OF ALL TIME! HE IS THE HARDCORE HOLY ROLLER ….. THE SAINT!
(GOAT by the Cult plays bringing a deafening roar from the fans as the Saint, thanks to the cameras inside the Cathedral, appears on the RAGE-Vision. He makes his way to a wrestling ring set up in the basement gym of the Cathedral. He is wearing a referee’s shirt with the word GOAT on the back. He looks into the camera to acknowledge the fans back in New York who continue to cheer loudly.)
Stock: NOW INTRODUCING THE BLOODY CHALLENGER! FROM MESA, ARIZONA… WEIGHING 225 POUNDS, HE IS A MULTI-TIME HALL OF BLOODY FAMER… THIS… IS… CAGE!!!
(The fans erupt into deafening cheers as they see Cage make his way into the ring in the basement gym. Cage points at the camera to acknowledge the fans then goes about getting ready for the match.)
Stock: NOW INTRODUCING THE CHAMPION! HE IS THE LEADER OF THE SALVATION BLOODY CHURCH AND CALLS HIMSELF THE MESSIAH OF WRESTLING! HE WEIGHS IN AT 300 BLOODY POUNDS AND HAILS FROM TO HELL AND BACK! THE RAGE WORLD CHAMPION …. DANIEL DARE!
(Dare makes his way towards the ring in the basement gym of the Cathedral while the fans back in. New York City boo him LUSTILY as he says a few incendiary words into the camera before stepping into the ring.)
*CAMERA VIEW ON TELEVISION SWITCHES TO DIRECTLY INSIDE THE CATHEDRAL*
Deal: They are inside the ring in the basement gym of the Cathedral as we now switch to the view inside of the Cathedral where the action is about to take place. Even though they are all the way out in Chicago we can feel the tension all the way out here in New York! The Saint calls Cage and Dare to the middle of the ring and is giving them both last second instructions!
Saint: Alright you two, PAY ATTENTION to what I’m about to say because I’m only going to say it once and I WILL NOT REPEAT MYSELF! This is the FEAR FACTORY but it is also MY HOUSE! I didn’t wait a year to get the Cathedral back and then agree to let you two fight it out inside MY HOME without a few assurances from RAGE beforehand.
This IS an anything goes match, weapons are allowed, and in fact encouraged, and ANYTHING is fair game to be used. HOWEVER, I want you to keep in mind that thanks to a clause in my contract that RAGE agreed to, IF YOU BREAK IT YOU BOUGHT IT! So feel free to use whatever you want, but remember if you break it, the money is coming out of YOUR PAYCHECK NO QUESTIONS ASKED!
Deal: The Saint isn’t playing about that!
Saint: ALSO, since this is the Fear Factory, if you want to win you must FACE YOUR FEAR! Any pinfall or submissions without facing your fear first will be IGNORED so I strongly advise both of you face your fears as soon as possible to speed the proceedings along. Falls also can take place ANYWHERE inside the Cathedral on OR outside. As long as it's only Cathedral grounds, it's good. The ONLY rule I have tonight is that while weapons are in fact allowed, NOTHING FLAMMABLE IS ALLOWED! And we all know why that is …. CAGE.
Cage: IT WAS ONE ROOM!
Saint: IT WAS A BIG ROOM! I DID allow both of you to place weapons at random locations in the Cathedral as I damn well this fight isn’t staying inside this ring. Only you two know where you placed them so use them at will and while I am strictly enforcing my NO FIRE RULE, feel free to spill as much blood as you want because that cleans up much easier than fire. No thanks to Cage.
Cage: Just let it go already!
Saint: I REFUSE TO LET IT GO! YOU ALMOST BURNED DOWN THE WHOLE DAMN PLACE! Also there is one room on the main floor that is sealed off and OFF LIMITS and you must NOT GO IN THERE OR SOMETHING SERIOUSLY HORRIBLE WILL HAPPEN TO YOU!
Dare: I didn’t agree to that! You can’t tell me what to do, I’M THE MESSIAH AND YOUR BIOLOGICAL FATHER! If I want to go in that room I’M GOING IN THAT ROOM!
Saint: THE HELL YOU ARE! As I said before, MY HOUSE MY RULES so what I say GOES! That being said, enough wasting time, let’s go about the business of you two kicking the shit out each other! RING THE BELL!
**DING**DING**
Deal: The bell has rung and Cage and Dare immediately go at each other! It’s a slugfest from the start with the Saint looking on as Cage and Dare are using each other like a punching bag in the early going!
Storm: They’ve waited all year for this match and now that it’s here they aren’t going to hold back! They are rolling along the ring ropes beating the crap out of each other and it’s only to get more violent from here!
Deal: Cage has Dare backed into the corner and is whaling on him with rights and lefts …. DARE WITH A KICK TO THE NUTS! Cage goes down to his knees and Dare viciously boots him in the head!
Storm: There are no rules so he did it right in front of the Saint knowing there will be no repercussions for doing so!
Deal: Dare smirks at the Saint telling him it’s going to be a short night for him and the easiest paycheck he ever earned and now grabs Cage and CLOBBERS him across the back! He does it again and now he grabs Cage in a front face lock and SWINGS HIM VIOLENTLY ACROSS THE RING!
Storm: Cage sits up grabbing his neck and he might have tweaked something in it when Dare threw him!
Deal: Cage tries to stand up and Dare CLOTHESLINES him and sends him to the mat! He goes to cover Cage, but the Saint just stands in the corner staring at him!
Dare: WHAT ARE YOU DOING? GET OFF YOUR ASS AND MAKE THE COUNT!
Saint: YOU KNOW THE RULES! NOT UNTIL YOU FACE YOUR FEARS! FACE IT AND I’LL COUNT! UNTIL THEN SHUT YOUR MOUTH!
Deal: Dare clearly didn’t like the Saint telling him off, but the rules are clear! No pinfalls or submissions will be counted until a wrestler faces his fear! Dare reluctantly and angrily goes back to Cage who shoots up and catches him with a DROP KICK that sends Dare flying through the ropes out to the floor!
Storm: Landing on the floor is hard enough under normal circumstances but there is NO MAT on the floor in this basement gym so Dare’s landing was rougher than usual!
Storm: Dare gets up slowly trying to shake off the pain …. CAGE WITH A SUICIDE DIVE OVER THE TOP ROPE ONTO DARE!
Deal: And that might be the last we see of the ring in this match! Dare with another rough landing on the concrete floor and now Cage grabs Dare by the hair and begins BASHING HIS HEAD INTO THE FLOOR!
Storm: Dare's head is making a sickening sound as his flesh is repeatedly SLAMMED into the concrete!
Deal: Cage pulls Dare off the floor and now he whips him HEAD FIRST into a nearby weight rack! Dare hits the ground and now Cage grabs a DUMBBELL and goes to BRAIN Dare with it …. Dare moves and Cage slams the dumbbell into the ground!
Storm: Cage stands up and turns to face Dare …. Dare grabs him and throws Cage HEAD FIRST INTO THE MIRROR BY THE WEIGHT RACK!
Deal: The mirror SHATTERS and shards of broken glass are everywhere! The Saint pulls out his cellphone and takes pictures as he's clearly documenting this so he can get reimbursed by RAGE for the damage!
Storm: Cage stands up and there is a HUGE gash on his head from where it hit the mirror! Blood is pouring down his face and it didn't take long for blood to spill tonight in the Fear Factory!
Deal: Dare picks up a glass shard and SLASHES Cage across the back with it! That opens up a huge gash on his back and Cage howls in pain! He drops to his knees and grabs a glass shard himself. Dare moves in on him and Cage STABS Dare in the foot with the glass shard! Now Dare howls like a wounded animal as these two are SLICING AND STABBING each other like maniacs and we’re barely five minutes into the Fear Factory!
Storm: We knew it would be bloody but I didn’t think the blood would come THIS FAST! These two are out to MAIM each other!
Deal: Cage pulls the glass shard out of Dare’s foot and slashes him across the thigh with it! Cage goes to stand up but Dare grabs a dumbbell and SMASHES Cage in the back with it!
Storm: OUCH! That was right in the spine! I can feel Cage’s pain all the way here in New York! That was VICIOUS!
Deal: Cage drops to his knees and tries to get some distance between himself and Dare who runs up and boots Cage in the ribs! Cage rolls over clutching his stomach in pain and Dare has had the advantage most of the early going!
Storm: Dare looks over at the Saint who looks like he just texted a photo of the broken mirror to RAGE management and yells at him to pay attention! The Saint yells back until either one of them faces their fear he doesn't have shit to do and that he should pay attention to Cage instead of him!
Deal: Dare demands to know how is he supposed to face his fear when he doesn’t know where he’s supposed to face it! The Saint yells back that it will happen when it happens and to stop bitching and start fighting!
Storm: Dare did not like that answer!
Deal: Dare does not like when anyone talks back to him! When you call yourself the Messiah of wrestling you think everyone is beneath you! Dare is still carrying that dumbbell and turns back to face Cage who is slowly getting up. Dare charges at Cage and goes to PUNCH HIM WITH THE DUMBBELL …. CAGE.PICKS UP A BENCH AND USES IT AS A SHIELD TO BLOCK THE PUNCH!
Storm: Dare's hand went into the bench with the weight of the dumbbell behind it! He drops the dumbbell and howls in pain as he might have injured his hand! Dare angrily turns towards Cage who grabs Dare by the head and SLAMS his face on the workout bench!
Deal: Dare is rocked and now Cage leaps up on the workout bench and now leaps towards Dare with a HURRICANRANA! OH MY GOD!
Storm: Great move by Cage as it sent Dare crashing into a nearby treadmill! Cage runs over and STOMPS Dare's head into the treadmill and that didn't sound good!
Deal: Cage now STANDS on Dare’s back while he is face down on the treadmill. Cage looks at the control panel and flips on the power switch ….. THE TREADMILL IS MOVING WHILE CAGE IS STANDING ON DARE’S BACK!
Storm: The treadmill is GRINDING Dare’s face while Cage remains on top of him ….. Cage CRANKS up the speed on the treadmill as it continues to grind Darel’s face! CAGE IS USING THE TREADMILL LIKE A BELT SANDER ON DARE’S FACE!
Deal: Cage continues to turn up the speed on the treadmill as Dare growls in pain! Dare is trying to get out of this and now he rolls his entire body onto the treadmill which shoots him off and causes Cage to go FACE FIRST into the control panel! He lands on the treadmill and is shot off of it like Dare was into a nearby wall!
Storm: Dare sits up and sees his reflection in a nearby mirror and sees his face is BRIGHT RED as Cage tried to take his skin off with the treadmill! There’s a huge cut on Dare’s forehead and blood is coming out of it as both men have already been busted open!
Deal: Dare looks at his wound in the mirror and he is FURIOUS! Cage tried to permanently disfigure him with the treadmill and Dare is not going to let that stand! He pulls Cage up by the throat and CHOKE SLAMS HIM ON THE TREADMILL!
Storm: The treadmill is now DESTROYED and unusable thanks to that Choke Slam and the Saint pulls out his cellphone and makes a call to RAYMOND CUCUMBER?
Saint: HEY CUCUMBER? IT’S THE SAINT! YEAH I KNOW I’M SUPPOSED TO BE REFFING THIS MATCH, BUT HAVE YOU SEEN THE MESS THEY’RE MAKING? THEY’RE TEARING SHIT UP LEFT AND RIGHT AND AT THIS RATE I MIGHT NOT HAVE A HOUSE LEFT WHEN THIS IS OVER! SO THAT FEE YOU HAD TO PAY TCW FOR THEM TO AGREE TO LET ME REF THIS MATCH? IT IS NOW DOUBLE! HEY, YOU KNEW MY SERVICES WOULDN’T BE CHEAP, SO IF YOU WANT ME TO CONTINUE TO STAND BACK WHILE THEY DESTROY MY HOME I JUST GOT BACK, YOU WILL PAY THE TAB AND THANK ME FOR IT! THERE’S NO NEED TO BE LIKE THAT, JUST PAY ME WHAT YOU OWE AND WE’LL BE GOOD! I KNEW YOU’D COME AROUND! PLEASURE DOING BUSINESS WITH YOU!
Deal: Dare overheard the Saint call Cucumber and he isn’t happy about him making calls while he’s reffing his match!
Dare: WHAT THE HELL ARE YOU DOING? WHY ARE YOU CALLING CUCUMBER WHEN YOU’RE SUPPOSED TO BE REFFING MY MATCH! WHAT IS WRONG WITH YOU!
Saint: DON’T YOU WORRY ABOUT WHAT I’M DOING, WORRY ABOUT WHAT YOU SHOULD BE DOING BECAUSE WHAT I DO IS MY BUSINESS, NOT YOURS!
Deal: Dare is LIVID at the Saint and is literally SEETHING as he turns back towards Cage who is trying to get out of the wreckage of the treadmill. He gets to his feet and Dare lifts him up for a SUPLEX INTO THE WALL! That cracked some of the plaster and you can see the look on the Saint’s face as he clearly is going to demand more money from RAGE after this!
Storm: I don’t know how much money they had to offer the Saint AND TCW for him to agree to ref this match, but I’m sure it was a LOT!
Deal: Dare pulls Cage up and tries to whip him into the wall again, but Cage reverses it and sends Dare FACE FIRST into the wall and that causes more damage! The Saint is heard saying off to the side that RAGE is going to go bankrupt paying off all this damage as Cage grabs Dare as he steps away from the wall and drills him with a big right! That knocks Dare towards the gym doors and now Cage uses Dare’s head to SMASH OPEN the doors and boots Dare out into the hallway!
Storm: They’re now free to go anywhere in the Cathedral and there’s no telling what damage they might do! Cage runs over and drives a big elbow into the back of Dare’s head and that knocks him to the floor! Cage runs towards him and hits Dare with a MASSIVE DOUBLE STOMP TO THE BACK!
Deal: Cage rolls Dare over and tries to go for the cover and the Saint has to tell him he needs to face his fear first. Cage asks when is that supposed to happen and the Saint tells Cage it will happen when it happens and he’s tired of answering questions! Cage turns towards Dare who reaches up and GOUGES Cage in the eyes! That slows him down and now Dare grabs Cage and throws him into a nearby elevator!
Storm: The Cathedral has elevators? I didn’t know that! This place is more massive than I thought!
Deal: Dare follows Cage in and tackles Cage against the wall! The elevator door shuts behind them and now it’s just Dare and Cage inside the elevator!
Storm: The Saint is still in the basement and now has to catch up to Dare and Cage! We now get the camera view inside the elevator as Dare is beating down Cage!
Deal: Dare SLAMS Cage’s head against the elevator wall and Cage slumps to the ground! Dare knees him in the face and blood from Cage’s open wound SPLATTERS all over the elevator!
Storm: Some of it got on the elevator camera lens! Damn that went everywhere!
Deal: Dare is BRUTALIZING Cage inside the elevator as being in a confined space with Daniel Dare is not anyplace you want to be, not even one of the toughest men in the wrestling industry in Cage!
Storm: Dare is going off on Cage with rights and lefts and is BERATING Cage as he does! He’s telling Cage he should have never come back to RAGE and he is going to cripple him while his family watches!
Deal: Dare is beating Cage to a pulp inside the elevator and Cage may be OUT! Dare sees Cage is defenseless and now holds up his hand! We all know what that means as Dare goes for the TESTICLE SQUEEZE ….
Storm: What the hell! The lights in the elevator WENT OFF! It’s PITCH BLACK IN THERE!
Deal: What the hell is going on! We can hear Dare screaming to turn the lights back on so he can finish beating down Cage, but we can’t see him …. The elevator lights up again and WHAT IS THAT!
Storm: I don’t know it looks like a video of some abandoned building …. Wait a second, that's RAGE HEADQUARTERS! The windows are boarded up and the doors are chained and padlocked! WHAT THE HELL IS THIS!
Voice: WHAT YOU ARE LOOKING IS ALL THAT’S LEFT OF THE WRESTLING PROMOTION KNOWN AS RAGE! WHAT WAS ONCE A PROUD AND THRIVING COMPANY THAT EMPLOYED THE BEST WRESTLERS IN THE WORLD IS NOW NOTHING, BUT A MEMORY AS THE COMPANY WAS FORCED TO CLOSE IT’S DOORS FOREVER AFTER DANIEL DARE LOST THE RAGE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP TO CAGE!
INTEREST IN THE COMPANY PLUMMETED OVERNIGHT, SUBSCRIPTIONS TO ALL RAGE STREAMING SERVICES WERE CANCELED, TICKET SALES CRASHED, MERCHANDISE DIDN’T SELL AND FANS STOPPED WATCHING ENTIRELY OVERNIGHT!
SHORTLY AFTER, ONE WRESTLING PROMOTION AFTER ANOTHER WAS FORCED TO CLOSE IT’S DOORS FOREVER AS WRESTLING DIED THE NIGHT THE MESSIAH LOST!
Storm: WHAT WAS THAT!
Deal: I don’t know, but that was INSANE! It was some sort of apocalyptic vision of the future of the wrestling industry should Dare lose this match!
Voice: DANIEL DARE HAS FACED HIS FEAR!
Deal: The lights in the elevator come back on and we see Dare balled up in the corner in the fetal position rocking back and forth saying “MAKE IT STOP!” Dare’s fear is that the wrestling industry will be no more if he loses to Cage! He’s now faced it and he can now go for the win!
Storm: The elevator finally reaches the next floor and the doors open. Dare quickly gets off the elevator and turns to curse it out saying it should go back to hell where it belongs! He looks over his shoulder and sees the Saint standing just down the hallway who is waiting impatiently for Dare and Cage to resume fighting.
Saint: CONGRATULATIONS YOU FACED YOUR FEAR! NOW CAN WE TRY TO FINISH THIS MATCH WHILE WE’RE STILL IN 2025?
Dare: YOU WEREN’T ON THE ELEVATOR! HOW THE HELL DID YOU GET UP HERE SO FAST?
Saint: SECRET PASSAGES, THEY’RE ALL OVER THE PLACE, REMEMBER?
Dare: OH YES, THE SECRET PASSAGES! I ALWAYS LOVED THOSE. DID YOU USE THE ONE IN THE SOUTHEAST CORNER?
Saint: OF COURSE I DID. IT’S THE QUICKEST WAY HERE FROM THE BASEMENT.
Dare: I ALWAYS LOVED THAT PASSAGE, MADE MOVING AROUND THIS PLACE SO MUCH EASIER.
Saint: IT’S ONE OF MY FAVORITE THINGS ABOUT THE CATHEDRAL. BY THE WAY YOU MAY WANT TO LOOK OUT.
Dare: LOOK OUT? LOOK OUT FOR WHAT ….
Deal: CAGE EXPLODES OUT OF THE ELEVATOR AND TACKLES DARE INTO A NEARBY TABLE! A vase that was on the table falls off and shatters on the floor!
Cage: OH SHIT! I AM SO SORRY ABOUT THAT!
Saint: DON’T BE! THAT IS A VASE DARE LEFT BEHIND WHEN I KICKED THE SALVATION CHURCH OUT OF HERE! IT’S EXPENSIVE AS HELL BUT IS ALSO AN EYESORE SO YOU DID ME A FAVOR?
Dare: IS THAT MY VASE FROM THE MING DYNASTY FROM CHINA? I WAS WONDERING WHERE I LEFT THAT! IT’S A PRICELESS ANTIQUE!
Saint: NOT ANYMORE!
Dare: CAGE YOU BASTARD! YOU OWE ME A MILLION DOLLARS!
Cage: I THOUGHT YOU SAID IT WAS PRICLESS!
Dare: I JUST PUT A PRICE ON IT AND IT’S A MILLION DOLLARS!
Cage: GOOD LUCK GETTING IT FROM ME!
Deal: Dare explodes into a blind rage and TACKLES Cage to the floor! Dare POUNDS him in the head with a Double Axe Handle, but now Cage MULE KICKS Dare off of him and sends Dare HEAD FIRST down a nearby stairwell! Dare is sprawled out on a landing several steps down and now Cage HURLS himself over the railing and lands on Dare with a SPLASH!
Storm: HOLY SHIT! Cage damn near hurled himself to his death, but fortunately for him he landed on Dare! Blood splattered all over the wall and the Saint is going to have a hell of a time cleaning this up when this match is over!
Deal: You couldn’t pay me enough to help clean up this mess! Cage goes to cover Dare, but quickly stops as he remembers he still hasn’t faced his fear! He pulls Dare up and looks like he is setting him up for the THUNDER CAGE …. Dare blocks it and catches Cage with a HEAD BUTT! That slows Cage down and now Dare lifts Cage up and POWER BOMBS CAGE OFF THE STAIRWAY TO THE FLOOR BELOW!
Storm: Fortunately for Cage there was a table at the bottom of the stairway to break his fall and I say fortunately with a heavy dose of Silverstarian sarcasm because Cage is in a heap!
Deal: I don’t know WHY there would be a table at the bottom of a stairwell, but knowing the Saint he put it there hoping something like this would happen! Dare moves down the stairs as quickly as he can and throws himself on top of Cage for the cover! Now the Saint can count and we get 1 …. 2 …. CAGE KICKS OUT!
Storm: Cage survived that brutal fall from the stairwell to the floor below that sent him through the table, but that is not something you want to try to survive more than once! And Cage has to hope he can face his fear soon because right now he is at a distinct disadvantage in this match!
Deal: Dare wanted that pin, but now he knows he can tee off on Cage and doesn’t have to worry about suffering a pin or being made to tap out as Cage still needs to face his fear. Dare pulls Cage up and heaves him into the Saint’s living room! Cage gets up and Dare sends him HEAD FIRST INTO THE SAINT’S LARGE SCREEN TELEVISION!
Storm: The Saint puts his hand over his eyes and starts shaking his head, muttering to himself why the hell did I agree to this and that Cucumber owes him big time!
Deal: Cage is laid out on the floor and now Dare tries to PUSH THE LARGE SCREEN TELEVISION ON TOP OF CAGE …. CAGE MOVES AND THE TELEVISION CRASHES ON THE FLOOR!
Storm: The Saint throws his hands up and says to himself I know what I’m demanding RAGE buy for me when this is over! Cage is back to his feet and Dare charges at him …. Cage ducks down and FLIPS DARE OVER WITH A BIG BACK BODY DROP THROUGH THE SAINT’S COFFEE TABLE!
Deal: The coffee table EXPLODED as soon as Dare crashed through it and the Saint is looking down at him as Dare lays in the wreckage of the coffee table!
Saint: YOU KNOW WHAT? I HATED THAT DAMN THING! YOU DID ME A FAVOR! BUT YOU STILL OWE ME A NEW TELEVISION!
Cage: PUT IT ON MY TAB!
Deal: Cage sees Dare laying in a heap as he tries to get out of the mess that was once the Saint’s coffee table. Cage goes to move in on him …. THE FLOOR OPENS UP UNDERNEATH CAGE AND HE FALLS INTO IT! WHAT THE HELL WAS THAT!
Storm: A TRAP DOOR! IT WAS A TRAP DOOR! WHAT KIND OF LUNATIC HAS A TRAP DOOR IN THEIR LIVING ROOM!
Deal: YOU KNOW WHOSE HOUSE THEY’RE FIGHTING IN RIGHT?
Storm: OH YEAH THE SAINT’S! I forgot about that for a second.
Deal: I’m sure you did, but let’s focus on the fact that a trap door opened up underneath Cage and sucked him deep into the bowels of the Cathedral! We have NO IDEA where the hell Cage just went to …. Wait, I see him!
Storm: I do too! Cage seems to be in a small room SOMEWHERE in the Cathedral, but we don’t know where that room is!
Deal: Cage looks around trying to find a way out but there doesn’t seem to be an exit …. What the hell, the WALLS ARE CLOSING IN!
Storm: The room is SHRINKING and Cage is trapped with nowhere to go! Cage frantically tries to find a way out …. There’s a video playing on the ceiling above! WHAT IS THIS!
Deal: It’s a video of Cage’s wife Meg and his children Rowan and Liz! They are sitting around a table with an open space for Cage and crying how he left them behind because he cared more about RAGE and beating Daniel Dare than them!
Storm: Cage is locked on this video as now it shows him as a young child after the passing of his sister, talking about how alone he feels without her, and how he became a ghost to his parents as he left them feeling alone as well!
Deal: Now we’re hearing a voice …. It’s the doctor telling him he has a brain tumor and Cage debating treatment for it!
Storm: Now it’s him snapping out of it and saying he will do it after he fights Dare because he refuses to leave the people he cares about alone!
Deal: The voice overs stop and the video shuts off as the walls continue to close in on Cage! He continues to look for a way out, but there is none as the walls are about to FLATTEN HIM ….
Storm: Another trap door opens up underneath and Cage SLIDES out of the room just as the walls were about to close around him!
Deal: Cage looks around, panicked and sweating, trying to make sense of what just happened!
Voice: CAGE HAS FACED HIS FEAR!
Deal: It was his FEAR! CAGE FACED HIS FEAR! Both men have faced their fear and now the Fear Factory is ON!
Storm: Cage exhales a sigh of relief and now tries to navigate his way back to Dare inside the Cathedral!
Deal: Cage is making his way down a hallway of sorts and comes across a door. He kicks it open and goes through where he finds himself standing in front of Dare again! Where the hell did that first trap door take him and how he did end up back here so fast!
Storm: It has to be one of those secret passages the Saint mentioned earlier!
Deal: It has to be because no other explanation makes sense! Both Cage and Dare, bloodied, bruised and still itching to wage war with each have both faced their fears and now the Fear Factory is in full swing!
Storm: The Saint is standing at the end of the hallway watching Cage and Dare stare each other down and he actually looks pleased!
Saint: YOU HAVE BOTH FACED YOUR FEARS NOW THIS IS ANYONE’S MATCH TO WIN! NOW STOP STANDING AROUND AND LET’S DO THIS ALREADY!
Deal: Neither Cage or Dare have to be told twice as just like they did at the start of the match they charge at each other and start beating the hell out of each other! Dare grabs a nearby chair and SMASHES Cage with it! Cage responds by grabbing a painting off the wall and SMASHING IT over Dare’s head!
Storm: They are throwing each other into the wall of the hallway as they continue to batter each other senseless! Dare throws Cage through a door and he ends up in the first floor bathroom! Dare follows him in and throws Cage into the bathtub! He has his hands around Cage’s throat and is CHOKING HIM while Cage claws at his face to break free!
Deal: Dare sees the faucet and turns it on and now water is filling the bathtub! Dare tries to shove Cage’s head under the faucet like he’s trying to WATERBOARD HIM!
Storm: Worse than that I think Dare is trying to DROWN HIM! The tub is filling with water around Cage’s head and Dare has Cage’s head UNDER WATER! DARE IS TRYING TO DROWN CAGE!
Deal: I know this is a no rules match, but I don’t think that includes DROWNING your opponent! Cage is under water trying to fight out but he can’t get his head above water! The Saint has seen enough and is now trying to PULL Dare off of Cage! Dare is REFUSING to let go as he is trying to put Cage away LITERALLY!
Storm: The Saint has his arm around Dare’s neck trying to pull him away from Cage as he says killing your opponent isn’t part of the deal and he’s not going to have someone die in his home!
Deal: The Saint FINALLY pries Dare off of Cage and shoves him back so he can check on him! Cage isn’t moving as his head was under water for a long time! The Saint is checking his pulse and he turns white as a ghost! He says Cage isn’t breathing …. The Saint says Cage is …. He can’t finish his thought ….
Storm: The Saint says Cage is DEAD! Daniel Dare drowned Cage and KILLED HIM!
Deal: NO! NO! This can’t be happening! This has gone too far! It has gone TOO DAMN FAR!
Storm: The Saint looks at Dare who seems totally unbothered by this! He doesn’t care that he just DROWNED CAGE and KILLED HIM!
Deal: The Saint looks up at Dare with pure ANGER in his eyes and begins screaming in his face! He’s screaming that Dare took things too far and now Cage is dead in his bathtub!
Storm: I can’t believe what I’m seeing here! Dare just KILLED CAGE! HE KILLED HIM!
Deal: Cage has been accused of having a death wish in the past, but I don’t think this is what he had in mind! The Saint exits the bathroom saying he needs to call the authorities while Dare looks unconcerned and somewhat PROUD of what he did!
Storm: How can he be proud of THAT! He just killed a man! This is SICK!
Deal: Dare turns his back to the body of Cage and yells at the Saint that he’s not going to help him clean up the body!
Storm: What is wrong with him! That is MESSED UP!
Deal: Dare is now CACKLING HYSTERICALLY as he says this means he wins …. CAGE IS RISING FROM THE BATH TUB! WHAT THE HELL!
Storm: OH MY GOD! CAGE IS A ZOMBIE NOW AND HE’S HUNGRY FOR HUMAN FLESH!
Deal: HE’S NOT A ZOMBIE! HE’S ALSO NOT DEAD! But just like a HORROR MOVIE VILLAIN who won’t stay dead when you thought he was done, I'm going with Jason Voorhees of Friday The 13th when he rises out of Crystal Lake, Cage steps out of the bathtub and now is walking towards Dare!
Storm: Cage looks POSSESSED right now! I’m scared!
Deal: Silence you big baby! Dare still thinks Cage is done for and he has no idea that Cage is ALIVE and on his feet! Dare is still cackling like a hyena to himself as Cage grabs him and spins Dare around to face him!
Storm: Dare’s jaw hits the floor as he can’t believe Cage is alive …. CAGE TACKLES DARE AND BEGINS WHALING ON HIM!
Deal: Dare is trying to cover up but Cage has gone FULLY FERAL as he pummels Dare like a madman! A few minutes ago we thought Cage was DEAD and now he’s beating the shit out of Dare which begs the question was that a RUSE between him and the Saint to fool Dare!
Storm: I don’t know and I doubt either of them will admit to it, but it sure smells that way to me!
Deal: It doesn’t matter now as Cage is PUMMELING Dare! He pulls Dare off the floor and throws him HEAD FIRST INTO THE TOILET! Cage puts Dare’s head on the toilet seat and begins SLAMMING THE LID UP AND DOWN ON IT! He now sticks Dare’s head into the toilet and FLUSHES IT ON HIM! I hope for Dare’s sake that the toilet was empty!
Storm: Cage pulls Dare up and hurls him into the hallway and Dare slams into the wall! Dare bounces back towards Cage who drops him with a FACE SLAM! Cage covers him and gets 1 …. 2 …. DARE KICKS OUT!
Deal: That is Cage’s first attempt at a pinfall after facing his fear, and now it’s all about who can put the other away! Cage grabs Dare by the hair and throws him head first into the kitchen! Dare slams into the dishwasher and Cage runs towards him with a RUNNING KNEE …. DARE MOVES AND CAGE CRASHES INTO THE DISHWASHER!
Storm: Dare opens up the dishwasher while Cage clutches his knee! Dare grabs a plate and SMASHES it over Cage’s head! Cage staggers as Dare grabs a broken piece from the plate he just destroyed and CUTS Cage across the stomach!
Deal: Cage doubles over as that cut deep, now Dare grabs Cage by the leg and places it across the open dishwasher …. DARE SLAMS IT SHUT ON CAGE’S LEG! Cage hits the ground writhing in pain and now Dare picks him up for a DEATH VALLEY DRIVER ON THE KITCHEN COUNTER!
Storm: Cage rolls off to the floor and now Dare covers him! 1 …. 2 …. CAGE KICKS OUT! Dare yells at the Saint saying it was a slow count and the Saint tells Dare maybe if he didn’t move in slow motion he might have gotten the pin!
Deal: Dare is known for trying to intimidate the officials but he isn’t going to intimidate the Saint. That isn’t going to stop him from arguing though and he is making his point known loudly!
Storm: The Saint is making his point just as loudly as these two were MADE to argue with each other!
Deal: The Saint isn’t having it with Dare and says if he wants another round with him they can set a time and place in 2026 but for now he needs to focus on Cage! Dare angrily turns around to face Dare …. CAGE SMASHES HIM OVER THE HEAD WITH A BLENDER!
Storm: Dare DROPS like he was shot as Cage BRAINED him with that blender! Glass is everywhere and I think some of it is wedged in Dare’s skull! Cage moves in, hobbling on one leg and PULLS himself up on the kitchen counter! He stands over Dare and LEAPS OFF FOR AN ELBOW SMASH!
Deal: I don’t know if he leaped off or fell off because his weakened leg couldn’t support his weight! Either way he pulled it off and Cage covers him again! 1 …. 2 …. DARE KICKS OUT!
Storm: Close call for Dare as Cage nearly got him! Dare stands up and Cage drills him with an upper cut! Another one and Dare is reeling! Cage goes to follow up but Dare lashes out with a kick to Cage’s wounded knee and Cage drops like a rock!
Deal: Dare drags Cage towards the dining room pummeling him as he does! Dare picks up Cage and SLAMS Cage on top of the dining room table! Dare climbs up on the dining room table and lifts Cage up for a MESSIANIC PILEDRIVER THROUGH THE DINING ROOM TABLE! HOLY SHIT!
Storm: That table isn’t like the ones you see at a RAGE arena, this a THICK TABLE and dare just obliterated it with Cage’s head!
Deal: Cage is writhing around in pain like a fish out of water, holding his neck which Dare tweaked earlier in the match! Dare now covers Cage and here’s the count! 1 …. 2 …. CAGE KICKS OUT IN TIME!
Storm: Dare can’t believe he didn’t get it! Dare pulls Cage up and prepares for a POWER BOMB …. Cage BACK FLIPS him over and Dare lands on debris from the broken table! Cage now wraps his left arm around Dare’s neck and begins PUMMELING him on the top of his skull with his right!
Deal: Cage is POUNDING those shards of glass from the blender stuck in Dare’s head deeper into his flesh and blood is streaming down his face! Dare reaches back and JAMS his thumb into Cage’s eye and Cage lets go! He stands up and Dare gets back to his feet. Dare moves towards him and Cage quickly responds with a SUPER KICK! It sends Dare’s head into the wall and he hits the floor! Cage covers him and gets 1 …. 2 …. DARE KICKS OUT IN TIME!
Storm: Another close call for Dare, but he’s still alive! Cage can’t believe he didn’t get it and goes to follow up, but Dare catches him with a big right hook! Cage fires back and now they are brawling down the main hallway of the Cathedral!
Deal: The punches are flying fast and furious …. Wait a second there’s that room the Saint was talking about earlier!
Storm: The one he said they are not allowed to enter or bad things would happen?
Deal: That’s the one! It has a big KEEP OUT sign plastered on it and Cage and Dare are fighting right towards it! The Saint is telling them to avoid that room or they will both be sorry, but good luck getting them to listen while they are beating the shit out of each other!
Storm: Cage nails Dare with a big right and that staggers Dare! He fires back and catches Cage in the jaw! That has Cage reeling but he quickly snaps out of it and TACKLES DARE INTO THE DOOR OF THE FORBIDDEN ROOM!
Deal: They literally busted open the door to that room and they both went flying inside! The Saint screams “NOW YOU DID IT!” and follows them inside! The Saint SLAMS the door shut and locks it behind him! He looks at them and yells “YOU DIDN’T LISTEN NOW YOU’RE GOING TO GET IT!
Storm: Who knows what that could mean! I’m looking around the room and I don’t see anything unusual except that it’s poorly lit. I don’t see the big deal ….
Deal: A large television at the end of the room lights up and a video starts to play! What the hell is this!
(Video of horror directors Rob Zombie and Uwe Boll plays on the screen.)
Narrator: TODAY AT THE ACADEMY FOR HORROR MOVIE GREATNESS, WE HONOR VISIONARY DIRECTOR UWE BOLL WITH THIS AWARD FOR LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT IN THE HORROR GENRE!
Cage: NOOOOOOOO! UWE BOLL SUCKS! MAKE IT STOP!
Narrator: WE ALSO HONOR ROB ZOMBIE WITH THE AWARD FOR THE GREATEST REBOOT OF A HORROR MOVIE FOR HIS VISIONARY REMAKE OF HALLOWEEN!
Cage: THIS IS TOO MUCH! TURN IT OFF RIGHT NOW!
Deal: Cage is LOSING HIS MIND as anyone who knows Cage knows he DESPISES Uwe Boll and he wanted to personally track down Rob Zombie and kick his ass for how he BUTCHERED the Halloween remake! Seeing this has to be TORTURE for Cage!
Storm: That video stops and now one starts playing of Daniel Dare dressed like ELVIS at a Karaoke contest …. SINGING?
*Dare on video: MY HEART WILL GO OOOOOOOOOOOONNNNNNNN!
Deal: Dear God it’s a video of Dare singing a CELINE DION SONG! I will never will get this image out of my mind!
Dare: THIS IS SLANDER! THIS IS AI GENERATED SLANDER! MUSIC IS NOISE AND I SURE AS HELL WOULD NEVER SING A CELINE DION SONG! TURN THIS OFF!
Deal: The Saint warned them not to go into this room! This is some sort twisted play on fears they both might have and it appears to be working as the Saint is engaging in EMOTIONAL CRUELTY towards both Cage and Dare!
Storm: They are both sweating profusely as this is clearly some form of torture by the Saint who set this room up just for them!
Deal: I guess he figured if they are going to fight in and destroy his house he is going to find a way to amuse himself in the process ….
(Another video plays and it shows Horror In The High Desert director Dutch Marich.)
Marich: Hi, Horror In The High Desert fans! It’s me, Dutch Marich, and I want to thank you all for enjoying the movies, especially the last one, Majesty. But I recently had an epiphany and realized I HATE making horror movies! So I am announcing I am officially CANCELLING Part Five of the Horror In The High Desert series and going back to my first love, making documentary movies about the greatest Olympic sport of all time …. CURLING!
Cage: NO! DAMN YOU SAINT! THIS ISN’T FUNNY! YOU’VE GONE TOO FAR …. I THINK I’M GOING TO BE SICK!
Deal: Cage is down on all fours DRY HEAVING as the idea of Horror In The High Desert Part Five not being made is too much for him to handle!
Storm: Now ANOTHER video is playing on the television! What else could we see!
Deal: It looks like a government official making a speech? What in the world is going on!
Government official: Today, for the first time in history, the House Of Representatives UNANIMOUSLY voted to make the production, distribution and consumption of pineapple pizza ILLEGAL! The bill immediately went to the Senate where it passed UNANIMOUSLY and then went to the President’s desk where he immediately signed it and then promised that anyone caught violating this federal law will immediately go to prison for LIFE!
Dare: THIS ISN’T FUNNY SAINT! PINEAPPLE PIZZA IS A GIFT FROM THE GODS AND I REFUSE TO LISTEN TO YOU SULLY IT’S GOOD NAME LIKE THIS!
Deal: Dare is HYPERVENTILATING as this video clearly didn’t sit well with him! A light flicks on near Dare and we see a PINEAPPLE PIZZA on a table waiting for him! Dare immediately rushes over to get himself a slice to calm his nerves! He grabs a slice and we hear a BUZZING SOUND …. The pineapple pizza is attached to an ELECTRO SHOCK MACHINE! Dare is being ZAPPED with electricity while he holds the slice but he STILL EATS IT! Damn this man loves his pineapple pizza!
Storm: Even while he’s being shocked with electricity! The Saint has always said enjoying pineapple pizza was a sign of mental illness and he may be on to something!
Deal: Dare finishes the slice and flips off the Saint when he’s done! Neither he or Cage are happy with him right now!
Cage: WHAT THE HELL IS WRONG WITH YOU SAINT! THIS IS TOO MUCH!
Dare: YOU ARE A SICK MAN SAINT! YOU HEAR ME? YOU ARE SICK?
Saint: YOU GUYS WANT SICK? I’LL GIVE YOU SICK!
Deal: The Saint has a box and pulls out what appears to be noise cancelling headphones? Why the hell is the Saint putting on noise cancelling headphones?
Storm: The Saint pulls what appears to be a remote out of his pocket. He points it towards something and clicks a button. MUSIC starts to play …. Oh God Saint you didn’t. PLEASE TELL ME YOU DIDN’T!
Music: I JUST WANT YOU FOR MY OWN …. MORE THAN YOU COULD EVER KNOW …. MAKE MY WISH COME TRUE …. ALL I WANT FOR CHRISTMAS IS YOU!
Deal: DAMN IT HE DID! The Saint is TORTURING Cage and Dare with the most annoying, obnoxious, overplayed holiday song, ALL I WANT FOR CHRISTMAS BY MARIAH CAREY! THIS IS INHUMAN!
Cage: SAINT YOU SON OF A BITCH! THIS IS DEPRAVED EVEN FOR YOU!
Dare: MUSIC IS NOISE AND THIS IS THE NOISIEST NOISE I’VE EVER HEARD! I HATE YOU SAINT!
Saint: WHAT’S THAT? I CAN’T HEAR EITHER OF YOU! DAMN THESE NOISE CANCELLING HEADPHONES WORK GREAT! THEY WERE EXPENSIVE, BUT WORTH EVERY PENNY!
Deal: Cage and Dare are both covering their ears screaming bloody murder and who can blame them as the Saint has piped in Mariah Carey’s GOD AWFUL Christmas song to torture them! This is sick! Twisted! And I think this violates the part in the United States Constitution that outlaws CRUEL AND UNUSUAL PUNISHMENT as NO ONE likes this song!
Storm: Speak for yourself, I think it’s kinda catchy! ALL I WANT FOR CHRISTMAS …. IS YOU!
Deal: YOU NEED HELP! Cage and Dare have their ears covered and are screaming at the Saint to turn the song off and of course the Saint decides to TURN UP THE VOLUME! Cage and Dare now go to the door and are trying to kick it open but the door is LOCKED!
Storm: They are demanding it be open and are kicking at the door trying to break it down! Cage and Dare now both lower their shoulders and BLAST into the door and it opens up! They both go spilling into the hallway and they both look RELIEVED to be out of that room!
Saint: CAGE! DANIEL DARE! YOU HAVE BOTH FACED YOUR FEARS! POORLY! BUT YOU FACED THEM! I HOPE YOU ENJOYED THE SHOW! HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA!
Deal: The Saint is laughing hysterically at what he just put Cage and Dare through and for the first time ever I think Cage and Dare agree with each other as neither of them found this funny! But they don’t have time to worry about that as there is still a match to be won and now the fists start flying AGAIN!
Storm: They are fighting down the hallway and are battering each other against the wall! They have beaten each other half to death this entire time and they still have a lot of fight in them!
Deal: Cage and Dare continue to batter each other and they are making their way towards a GLASS DOOR! Cage and Dare are moving at WARP SPEED as they pummel each other and THEY THROW EACH OTHER THROUGH THE GLASS DOOR! OH MY GOD!
Storm: THAT WAS MESSED UP! These two were already bloody head to toe and now they just sliced each other open even more! There is a pool of blood forming beneath both of them and even more glass stuck in their bodies! How much further are they going to push each other!
Deal: As far as they have to! That’s how far they will push each other! Both men are pushing themselves up and we see they are on the patio that leads to the Cathedral’s backyard! They are now OUTSIDE and will you look at that? IT’S SNOWING! They are outside in the snow and there is a GIANT CHRISTMAS TREE in the back yard with CHRISTMAS GIFTS underneath it!
Storm: And look who’s standing in front of the tree …. It’s SAINTA CLAUS!
Deal: IT IS SAINTA CLAUS! The Saint has put on his Sainta Claus get up and is standing in front of the Christmas tree waving Cage and Dare towards him!
Saint: HO HO HO! MERRY CHRISTMAS TO YOU TWO! Despite the fact you both have turned my house in a war zone and will be paying through the nose to get it fixed, as the official provider of holiday greetings and seasons beatings, as the special referee of this all important match, I decided it was only right that I got each of you a very special CHRISTMAS GIFT! Dare, here is YOURS!
Deal: Sainta Claus hands Dare a box and he quickly opens it up …. EDNA! IT’S EDNA! The barbed wire baseball bat Dare has used on numerous victims over the years!
Saint: Enjoy the gift! If you don't, that's not my problem! Cage, here is YOURS!
Deal: Sainta Claus hands Cage his gift and he opens it up …. It’s a KENDO STICK wrapped with DUCT TAPE AND RAZOR BLADES!
Storm: Both Cage and Dare seem happy with their gifts which goes to show Sainta Claus is WAY BETTER than that fraud Santa Claus! That asshole always forgets the batteries!
Deal: Don’t get me started on that FAKE! But that’s for another day as after beating each other senseless throughout the Cathedral, Cage and Dare are now outside in the back yard, IN THE SNOW, bloodied and bruised with both of them holding a VERY DANGEROUS WEAPON in their hands! The blood pouring out of their numerous wounds is turning the snow beneath their feet bright red and here is a pool of blood around both men!
Saint: What are you two waiting for? You have your gifts, now FUCK EACH OTHER UP ALREADY!
Deal: They don’t need to be told twice as Cage and Dare are now DUELING with their weapons! Dare swings at Cage with Edna but he blocks it away with the Kendo Stick! Cage now swings at Dare who bats it away with Edna! These two are trying to MAIM each other permanently here in the backyard of the Cathedral!
Storm: And the snow is falling harder now! Both men are fighting the blood falling into their eyes and the snow blowing in their face! This match sure has had everything!
Deal: Dare and Cage continue to swing away at each other but are not able to land a shot! Cage takes a wild swing with the Kendo Stick but Dare ducks out of the way! Cage tries to get himself set but his feet slip in the snow and DARE SMASHES CAGE IN THE BACK WITH EDNA!
Storm: Cage HOWLS in agony as the barbed wire digs into his flesh! Dare takes Edna and is now GRINDING IT UP AND DOWN CAGE’S BACK! LOOK AT ALL THAT BLOOD!
Deal: Dare is taking chunks out of Cage’s back with Edna and there is a SICK, TWISTED SMILE ON DARE’S FACE! He is TORTURING CAGE and I THINK HE’S GETTING OFF ON IT!
Storm: Dare derives happiness from the misery of others and this is without question his HAPPY PLACE!
Deal: Cage grabs the Kendo Stick with both hands and takes a desperation swing backwards over his shoulders and gets Dare in the face with it! Cage now pulls the Kendo Stick forward and MY GOD! One of the razor blades got Dare on the side of his face and opened up a HUGE wound!
Storm: Dare recoils in pain and now Cage rushes at him and CROSS CHECKS Dare in the face with the Kendo Stick like a hockey player and Dare goes down! He’s trying to get up but is slipping on the snow and now Cage begins WHALING ON DARE WITH THE KENDO STICK!
Deal: Cage is GOING OFF on Dare and look at Cage’s face! He has gone totally SAVAGE! He may be here physically but mentally he is elsewhere as every facet of what makes Cage who he is and his humanity have taken leave from his mind and has been replaced by a bloodthirsty, ravenous ANIMAL!
Storm: It’s the zombie in him! You know how much he loves those zombie movies! He’s watched so many of them it’s turned him into one!
Deal: You know that’s not possible! Or I don’t think it is! Either way Cage is BATTERING Dare head to toe with that Kendo Stick and is opening a new one each time one of those razor blades makes contact with his flesh!
Storm: Dare tries to sit up and Cage BLASTS HIM OVER THE HEAD! Dare goes down and Cage goes for the cover! 1 …. 2 …. DARE KICKS OUT IN TIME!
Deal: Dare was able to kick out before the Saint counted to three, and did you notice each time the Saint’s hand slapped the snow, BLOOD came shooting up as everywhere these men go there is a pool of blood that follows them!
Storm: I saw that and that is the perfect way to describe this match! A never ending pool of blood! I’m surprised either of these men have any left!
Deal: Cage gets back to his feet and tries to reset as Dare is barely able to stand up! Cage moves towards Dare, Kendo Stick still in tow …. Dare grabs a handful of blood soaked snow and THROWS IT IN CAGE’S EYES! Cage is frantically wiping the snow out of his eyes …. Dare comes up from behind Cage with Edna and is TRYING TO FORCE IT INTO CAGE’S MOUTH!
Storm: Dare has a modified FULL NELSON on Cage and is using it to keep Edna in his mouth! Cage is trying to keep his mouth closed and the barbed wire is SLICING OPEN HIS LIPS!
Deal: Blood is now pouring out of Cage’s mouth and Cage is desperately trying to break out! Cage reaches his hands up and GRABS Edna! The barbed wire is cutting into his hands but he is FORCING Edna away from his mouth! Cage leans forward and now swings his head backwards into Dare’s face! He caught him on the nose and that stuns Dare! He does it again and Dare loses his grip!
Storm: Cage breaks free and turns to face Dare …. Dare raises Edna above his head and BRINGS IT DOWN VIOLENTLY ON CAGE’S HEAD! Cage hits the ground and now the blood is flowing like a river out of his head!
Deal: Dare is standing over Cage with a crazed look in his eyes and I feel like we just witnessed a horrific re-enactment of the scene from The Walking Dead where Negan killed Glen! Only Negan called his weapon Lucille and Dare is WAY MORE EVIL than Negan ever was!
Storm: Cage is down and he isn’t moving as Dare literally split his head open with Edna! A PERVERSE SMILE appears on Dare’s face and now he covers Cage! There is no way Cage kicks out of this!
Deal: The Saint counts and we get 1 …. 2 …. CAGE KICKS OUT! HE KICKED OUT! IT WAS AT THE LAST SECOND BUT DAMN IT HE KICKED OUT!
Storm: HOW! I THOUGHT HE WAS DONE! HOW DID HE KICK OUT!
Deal: Dare is asking himself the same question as he can’t believe Cage survived that! What a scene this is! Two of RAGE’s all time greats, battling it out in the back yard of another all time great, covered head to toe in their own blood as the Chicago snow falls around them!
Storm: The thing is only Dare is on his feet! Cage has next to nothing left and while Dare is beaten down himself, he still has more to give than Cage at this point! It’s going to take a miracle for Cage to pull this off!
Deal: Cage is trying to get to his feet and Dare raises his hand up! That means the TESTICLE SQUEEZE is coming as he wants to end this NOW! Dare charges in for the Testcicle Squeeze …. Cage BLOCKS IT and takes Dare to the ground with an arm bar! He sees the Kendo Stick nearby and places Dare’s hand on it …. CAGE STOMPS DARE’S HAND ON THE KENDO STICK!
Storm: One of the razor blades sliced open Dare’s hand! Cage just cut open his power hand, the one he uses for the Testicle Squeeze and that cut is SICKENING! There is blood everywhere!
Deal: That also snapped the Kendo Stick in half and now Cage’s weapon is useless! But he picks Dare up and delivers a FALCON ARROW on what’s left of it and the razor blades go into Dare’s back! Cage covers him and here’s the count! 1 …. 2 …. DARE KICKS OUT RIGHT BEFORE THREE!
Storm: Now I’m asking HOW DID DARE DO THAT! That would have put away most wrestlers easily!
Deal: Dare isn’t most wrestlers! Neither is Cage! And these men are giving everything they have in this WAR of a match! Cage can’t believe he didn’t get the three count there and seems to be asking himself what is it going to take to defeat Dare!
Storm: You can see his breath in the cold Chicago air as he tries to think of something, anything to put Dare down as nothing has worked so far!
Deal: Cage gets to his feet and again goes to try to put Dare away …. TESTICLE SQUEEZE! DARE HAS THE TESTICLE SQUEEZE ON CAGE! That’s the same hand that got sliced open by the razor blades on the Kendo Stick and blood is pouring out of Dare’s hand as he applies the hold but it seems to be working as Cage is in TORTUROUS PAIN!
Storm: The Saint is standing by Cage to see if he taps out, but Cage is refusing to give in! Dare is screaming at Cage to call it quits while his manhood is intact but Cage will not tap out!
Deal: Normally there would be ring ropes Cage could try to get to but they are fighting outside in the snow so Cage has nothing to turn to except whatever strength he has left! The problem is I don’t think he has much if any left!
Storm: Cage is hanging on, using the strongest part of his body to stay in the fight and that’s his HEART! Cage’s biggest strength throughout his career has always been his heart, but it’s also been his biggest weakness as it has led him to push him further than he should have! This is looking like one of those times!
Deal: The Saint continues to look over Cage to see if he’s going to tap and Cage is still refusing to give in! Dare is squeezing harder and harder and you can only imagine the pain Cage is in right now! Dare is telling the Saint to call the match but Cage screams at him not to even think about it because he’s not done!
Storm: This is PAINFUL to watch! Cage is refusing to give in but he looks to be fading! I think he’s fading!
Deal: HE IS! Cage looks like he is passing out as his eyes are rolling back in his head! He is losing consciousness and now the Saint raises Cage’s hand …. It falls! He raises it a second time and it FALLS AGAIN!
Storm: This isn’t looking good for Cage! One more time and it’s over!
Deal: Dare is screaming at the Saint to raise his hand again! He believes Cage is done and won’t respond! The Saint takes a deep breath and raises Cage’s hand a third time …. IT STAYS UP! CAGE’S HAND STAYS UP! DARE CAN’T BELIEVE IT! THE SAINT CAN’T BELIEVE! THESE FANS IN NEW YORK CAN’T BELIEVE IT! AND I SURE AS HELL CAN’T BELIEVE IT EITHER!
Storm: The fans here in New York City are on their feet cheering for Cage! They want him to keep fighting! They want him to take down Dare!
Fans: CAGE! CAGE! CAGE!
Deal: The sound of the fans chanting for Cage is being piped into the loud speaker system of the Cathedral and they can hear it in the back yard! Cage can hear it and is now pounding his hand on the ground trying to fire himself up as the fans continue to chant louder!
Storm: Cage is trying to WILL himself to overcome the UNGODLY PAIN he is feeling and fight out of the Testicle Squeeze that Dare has shown no signs of letting up on! In fact he’s only putting more pressure on!
Deal: I’ve never seen a more pained expression in my life than the one I see on Cage’s face right now! But I’ve also never seen a look of greater determination either! Cage is trying to force his way to his feet while Dare STILL has the Testicle Squeeze on!
Storm: He’s back on his feet! Cage has somehow forced his way to his feet!
Deal: Cage is back up and now he reaches down to Dare’s hand that has the Testicle Squeeze on and JAMS HIS THUMB INTO THE CUT ON HIS HAND! Remember that’s the hand Cage stomped into the Kendo Stick that got cut open by the razor blades! Now Cage is DIGGING his thumb into that wound and is RIPPING IT OPEN FURTHER!
Storm: Dare is HOWLING IN PAIN and blood is GUSHING out of the wound!
Deal: Cage continues to jam his thumb into the wound and DARE LETS GO! DARE LETS GO OF THE TESTICLE SQUEEZE …. THUNDER CAGE! CAGE GOT HIM WITH THE THUNDER CAGE!
Storm: DARE IS DOWN! HE’S DOWN AND HE ISN’T MOVING!
Deal: CAGE COVERS HIM! 1 …. 2 …. 3! CAGE GOT HIM! HE GOT HIM! CAGE IS THE NEW RAGE WORLD CHAMPION!
**DING**DING**DING**
Stock: LADIES AND GENTLEMEN! THE WINNER OF THE FEAR FACTORY …. AND THE NEW RAGE WORLD CHAMPION …. CAGE!
(Deafening pop from the fans. A video of the fans celebrating the win is projected onto a large screen by the Cathedral’s backyard with chants of CAGE! CAGE! CAGE! erupting again.)
Deal: CAGE HAS DONE IT! Cage has defeated Daniel Dare in what might be the SICKEST and BLOODIEST match I have ever seen but Cage defeats Daniel Dare and is now the NEW RAGE WORLD CHAMPION! HE DID IT!
Storm: What a match! WHAT A MATCH THIS WAS! It had everything you could possibly think of and more! These men threw everything they had at each other and gave us a match for the ages. But in the end Cage prevails and RAGE has a new world champion!
Deal: Dare is sitting in the snow, covered in blood and breathing heavily, taking in the sight of the Saint handing Cage the RAGE World Championship belt and raising his hand in victory!
Storm: Cage looks up at the video showing the fans celebrating back in New York City and raises the belt above his head in acknowledgement! The cheers get even louder as the fans get the ending they were hoping for, Cage is walking out as champion!
Deal: A feud between two of the biggest names in RAGE that has lasted for almost THREE YEARS comes to a head in a match I will never forget for as long as I live. The Saint has pulled out his cellphone and is telling the paramedics to come inside NOW as Dare, clearly in pain, is trying to stand and walk off but is having difficulty doing so while Cage COLLAPSES into the snow as the exhaustion finally overwhelms him!
Storm: Is Cage making SNOW ANGELS or are his arms and legs just moving because of the cold and pain?
Deal: I don’t know, but whatever it is Cage is making a snow angel with his own blood and it’s own way that seems like a fitting end to this match! The paramedics have made it to the back yard and immediately begin working on Cage and Dare as both of these men are going to need serious medical attention after this!
Storm: That’s not all who came out, look who else has joined us!
Deal: It’s the FREAKS ON PARADE! We haven’t seen them in forever! They have come out to the back yard and they have HUGE BOX OF FIRE WORKS! They start lighting them off and we have a Christmas fireworks display to end Year 22! Cage sees the fireworks and says something to the Saint!
Cage: I THOUGHT YOU SAID NOTHING FLAMMABLE!
Saint: I SAID NOTHING FLAMMABLE FOR YOU!
Cage: BASTARD! IT WAS ONE ROOM!
Saint: IT WAS A BIG ROOM!
Deal: The Saint and Cage continue to discuss the flammable items issue as the paramedics continue to work on him as well as Dare. The Freaks are filling the sky with fireworks and this is the perfect way to end 2025 in RAGE! Thank you all for watching Year 22 and we can’t wait to see all of you in 2026! Until then MERRY CHRISTMAS, HAPPY HOLIDAYS AND WE WILL SEE YOU NEXT YEAR!
(The ending credits roll with Cage being loaded onto a stretcher with the RAGE World Championship belt resting on his waist, Dare being wheeled out on a stretcher of his own and the Freaks On Parade continuing to set off fireworks while the Saint looks on.)
[Card]
RAGE Year 22 PPV
Tuesday, December 23rd, 2025
Madison Square Garden - New York, New York
Main Event
RAGE World Championship
-Live from The Saint's Cathedral in Chicago, Illinois on RAGE Vision!
-Fear Factory Match
Special Guest Referee: The Saint
Daniel Dare (champion) vs. Cage
RAGE Bare Knuckles Championship
The Bootslut (champion) w/ Filthy Phil vs. Monster Big Tel
RAGE Scientific Showcase Championship
Doug Devens (champion) w/ Thomas Gordon vs. Nightwalker
RAGE High Stakes Championship
Scott Grayse (champion) vs. Doug Devens w/ Thomas Gordon
RAGE Gauntlet Tag Team Championships
Thee Storm (Lady Giant and Crazy Jenna) (champions) vs. Action Jay Jackson and Gemini w/ Homeless Don
One-on-One Match
-Paid for by Richard Mason
-Live from Saudi Arabia on RAGE Vision!
Steve Hogar vs. Kip Kutler
Loser Leaves RAGE Match
-Handicapped Match
Harvey Adams vs. Sweet FA and Tuppence Banglarron w/ Filthy Phil
Double Jeopardy Prize Steel Cage Match
-Climb the cage - somehow figure out a way to win the briefcase hanging from the rafters to claim the Double Jeopardy prize!
Participants:
Joe Mills
Dana Czech
Monster Big Pat
Monster Big Dave
Monster Big Hamish
Kristian Bane
Harmony Hardin
Sin
Biz MacTavish
Cora
Kristial Ball
Bart the Florida Man
LaPercell Daisy
Dan the Baptist
Lucy
Bobby Bastard
Harold Hartley
Malaboo Dreamstone
Alice Killjoy
Dolly Killjoy
Fifteen
Reginald Van Newton
Shannan Hicks
[Content]
Deal: We are kicking things off here at Year 22 with the Double Jeopardy Cage match! 23 RAGE superstars will be competing inside of this cage to claim the prize that is inside a briefcase that is suspended above the ring! The object is to climb the cage and claim the briefcase and whoever is able to grab it and win the Double Jeopardy prize, it will grant whoever wins it the ability to restart ANY MATCH ONE TIME and there is NO EXPIRATION DATE on this prize!
Storm: That’s a TRUE LEGEND of a prize, almost as good as waking up on Christmas morning and finding Santa Claus left you a Buddy Meyers bath bomb and a super sized box of Corn Flakes under your tree! Neil Puller and his Ricker Fed crap has nothing to do with this!
Deal: Yeah, sure let’s go with that! There is a verifiable WHO’S WHO of RAGE competing in this match. I mean look at all these WORLD CLASS SUPERSTARS competing in this match!
Joe Mills
Dana Czech
Monster Big Pat
Monster Big Dave
Monster Big Hamish
Kristian Bane
Harmony Hardin
Sin
Biz MacTavish
Cora
Kristal Ball
Bart the Florida Man
LaPercell Daisy
Dan the Baptist
Lucy
Bobby Bastard
Harold Hartley
Malaboo Dreamstone
Alice Killjoy
Dolly Killjoy
Fifteen
Reginald Van Newton
Shannan Hicks
Storm: That’s a hell of a list! A total VIP contingent of RAGE AND PRO WRESTLING!
Deal: Every wrestler in RAGE is a VIP of this business! That’s what makes us RAGE!
Stock: LADIES AND BLOODY GENTLEMEN! UP NEXT IS THE DOUBLE BLOODY JEOPARDY CAGE MATCH! THE DOUBLE JEOPARDY PRIZE IS INSIDE A BLOODY BRIEFCASE SUSPENDED FROM THE RAFTERS ABOVE THE RING! THE FIRST PERSON TO CLIMB THE BLOODY CAGE AND GRAB THE BRIEFCASE WILL WIN THE DOUBLE JEOPARDY PRIZE WHICH WILL ALLOW THE HOLDER TO RESTART ONE BLOODY MATCH ANY TIME AT A TIME AND PLACE OF THEIR BLOODY CHOOSING AND THERE IS NO BLOODY EXPIRATION DATE ON THIS PRIZE!
NOW THAT WE GOT THAT OUT OF THE BLOODY WAY LET’S MEET THE BLOODY COMPETITORS!
JOE MILLS
DANA CZECH
MONSTER BIG PAT
MONSTER BIG DAVE
MONSTER BIG HAMISH
KRISTIAN BANE
HARMONY HARDIN
SIN
BIZ MACTAVISH
CORA
KRISTAL BALL
BART THE FLORIDA MAN
LAPERCELL DAISY
DAN THE BAPTIST
LUCY
BOBBY BASTARD
HAROLD HARTLEY
MALABOO DREAMSTONE
ALICE KILLJOY
DOLLY KILLJOY
FIFTEEN
REGINALD VAN NEWTON
AND SHANNAN BLOODY HICKS!
Deal: We are just moments away from this very important match! But now that the wrestlers are inside the cage I notice we are short a few wrestlers as Kristal Ball is nowhere to be found! What is going on with that?
Storm: I don’t know why she wouldn’t be here, but Ball is apparently running late or totally forgot about the match and I doubt she forgot!
Deal: I doubt that too! I also don’t see Harold Hartley either! He was listed as one of the favorites in Las Vegas to win this, but he’s not here either! What is going on?
Storm: Hartley never runs late, I hope nothing happened to him! Same goes for Kristal Ball! What is going on here!?
Deal: That’s two people missing from this match and we have no idea what happened to them! We’ll have to find out later as right now this match is about to start with the 21 wrestlers who did make it to the cage!
**DING**DING**
Deal: Here we go and immediately we have wrestlers going towards the cage wall! Bart the Florida Man makes a quick move to get towards the briefcase, but Monster Big Hamish grabs him off the cage wall and CHOKE SLAMS him to the mat!
Storm: Harmony Hardin is on the top turnbuckle trying to get up the cage but Fifteen comes underneath her and POWER BOMBS Hardin to the mat!
Deal: RVN now runs up and STOMPS Hardin in the head! He calls her a DEFECT for thinking she could claim a prize meant for either him or Fifteen!
Storm: Cora turns and spins. She wipes out both of the Killjoys with a FLYING BODY BLOCK! Cora now turns towards the cage and starts to climb but is quickly cut off by Lucy who grabs her by the shoulder and yanks her back down!
Deal: Lucy tries to climb the cage wall, but Bobby grabs her by the ankle and roughly pulls Lucy off the wall! Lucy angrily shoves him and the former couple are having words with each other, but here comes DTB from behind with a DOUBLE AXE HANDLE to Bobby!
Storm: Monsters Big Dave and Big Pat are slugging it out with Mills and Czech as they all are preventing each other from getting onto the cage! The Double Jeopardy prize is dangling from the rafters waiting for someone to climb up and grab it but that is going to be a tough task for whoever pulls it off!
Deal: Shannan Hicks has LaPecell Daisy above his head and PRESS SLAMS her into the cage! He now flexes his muscles in celebration and screams at everyone in the cage!
Hicks: Y’ALL BETTER GET OUT OF MAHHH WAY BECAUSE IMMA WINNING THIS ONE, DADDY!
Storm: Nice to see Hicks is as confident as ever, but he better pay attention because Bane comes up from behind and THROWS Hicks face first into the cage!
Deal: Malaboo Dreamstone is tied up with Sin and Biz and they are letting each other have it! There will be no teamwork found in this match tonight!
*The action continues for the next several minutes with every wrestler showing out. Mills and Czech show off their legendary teamwork as they take down Big Dave and Big Pat with a combination of a Double Superkick followed by a Double Drop Kick. Big Dave and Big Pat return the favor shortly after that as they threw Mills and Czech over their shoulders, intentionally smashing Mills and Czech into each other before delivering a massive power slam to both.
Fifteen showed off his impressive skills by climbing the cage and leaping off towards Bastard Bobby with a dynamic flying shoulder tackle. Bobby was able to fight back and hit Fifteen with a Fall Away Slam into the cage. Lucy and Dan The Baptist double team Bobby and drop him with a DDT into a Curb Stomp combo, which leads to Bobby getting an unlikely assist from Cora who sends Lucy flying into the cage with an amazing Flying Head Scissors. Bobby got up and dropped DTB with a clothesline, only to find himself swarmed by Fifteen and RVN.
Sin and Biz show off their impressive teamwork against the Killjoys with Filthy Phil cheering them on from the outside. Sin, putting her announcing skills to use during the assault, perfectly narrates the ass kicking Biz and herself lay on the Killjoy’s, throwing the word bloody and some other choice words we will not repeat here at them, clearly enjoying the beating they are delivering. And of course Biz made sure to leave her mark, literally, as she bit both Alice and Dolly on their shoulders, leaving a huge bite mark on them and nearly taking a large chunk of flesh with her.
Hicks and Bane take turns smashing each other’s head into the cage, with Hicks repeatedly asking Bane “DO YOU KNOW WHO YOU’RE MESSING WITH, DADDY?”, a question Bane clearly gets tired of being asked very quickly.
Dreamstone found herself tied up with Bart and LaPercell and that fight proved far more vicious than people expected with all of them hitting what could be considered dirty moves on each other in the process.
There was no shortage of high impact moves as wrestlers such as Mills, DTB, Sin, and Big Hamish all pulling off amazing moves off of the cage well, such as Mills with a Moonsault off the cage onto the Monsters, DTB with an amazing Tornado DDT on Bobby, Sin with a Hurricanrana on Alice and Big Hamish of all people with a massive splash onto Bart the Florida Man who was all over the place during the chaos.
There were several near misses as numerous wrestlers went for the briefcase and failed. Biz came close, Lucy almost got it, RVN made a suicidal leap off of the cage and came within an inch of claiming it, and Big Dave came painfully close before missing it and crashing into several wrestler’s below.
There was no shortage of highlight reel moves, but perhaps the most shocking moment didn’t involve an attempt for the briefcase but something far more controversial involving Cora!
Deal: Cora and Lucy are battling each other tooth and nail as they are bashing each other’s head into the cage! Lucy with a martial arts kick to Cora, who responds with a spinning back fist to Lucy!
Storm: They have really torn into each other! I would love to see them face off in a regular match after this!
Deal: So would I! Lucy with a Knee Strike to Cora, but she quickly follows up with a HEAD BUTT! That knocks Lucy backwards and now Cora starts to climb the cage! She has her eyes on the briefcase as she goes but now Lucy recovers and goes after her! Lucy clocks Cora in the head and drives her head into the cage! Lucy has Cora by the mask and is SMASHING her head into the cage!
Storm: Cora fires her elbow into Lucy’s midsection and that slows her down! Cora now SHOVES Lucy and she is losing her footing! Lucy reaches out for the cage wall to prevent her from falling, but accidentally gets a hold of Cora’s mask and RIPS IT OFF AS SHE FALLS TO THE MAT …. CORA HAS BEEN UNMASKED ….
Deal: IT’S KRISTAL BALL! CORA HAS BEEN KRISTAL BALL UNDER A MASK THIS WHOLE TIME! This explains why we thought Kristal Ball was missing because she was actually disguised as CORA in that mask!
Storm: The fans are SHOCKED as they can’t believe what they just saw! Filthy Phil is FEIGNING surprise like he didn’t know what was going on! He actually yelled at Kristal Ball “WHAT ARE YOU DOING AND WHY ARE YOU WEARING CORA’S MASK!” and I call BULLSHIT!
Deal: I’m also calling BULLSHIT and so is this crowd! They are giving Filthy Phil the business as we just discovered Cora was Kristal Ball in a mask and has been made to pull DOUBLE DUTY by Phil by having her wrestle TWICE at RAGE events and HE’S collecting DOUBLE WAGES for one wrestler!
Storm: The fans are yelling at Filthy Phil and some of them are throwing their empty drink cups and food wrappers at him and are calling him a crook! Filthy Phil is trying to explain himself to the fans at ringside and that is going as poorly as you would expect!
Deal: Filthy Phil is still being pelted with garbage and OH GOD! He just got blasted by a cheese burger from an angry kid in the front row! His jacket is now COVERED with ketchup, mayonnaise, lettuce and onions and now someone takes a container of MUSTARD and SQUIRTS him with it! The fans are not happy with Filthy Phil EXPLOITING poor Kristal Ball and now he is covered in food condiments!
Storm: It serves him right and I hope Kristal Ball is at least getting her share of those wages that Filthy Phil is collecting for himself! What a SCAM ARTIST!
*The fallout from the unmasking of Cora brought a great deal of heat on Filthy Phil as even the wrestlers started calling him out for being greedy and exploiting Cora, prompting the announcers to remark that Filthy Phil is lucky he is outside of the cage while the wrestlers are inside as Filthy Phil would likely be on the receiving end of a serious beating. A few wrestlers even offered to hook Cora up with a good attorney to ensure she gets all the money she’s owed.
As for the match itself, there were several more near misses, including one by DTB who was on the top of the cage and was extremely close to grabbing the briefcase. Bobby climbed up the cage and prevented DTB from grabbing it and was able to hit DTB with the most ring shaking Bastard Bomb of his career on DTB off the cage!
RVN quickly followed Bobby up and delivered a Session Ender off of the cage and Fifteen followed that with a massive splash off of the top rope! All three of them begin working over Bobby and which led to Cora actually “running” in to help Bobby, one of the wrestlers who promised to hook her up with a good attorney, in order to attempt to fight them off.
This led to a massive brawl that saw Sin and Biz getting involved, the Killjoy’s joining in, Harmony Hardin getting involved, Hicks, Bane, Bart, Daisy as well as Monster Big Hamish. Despite Bouts Of Honor being over, it was clear the bad blood between Team Cage and Team Dare still lingered as this brawl took over almost the entire cage. While they all brawled back and forth, this left Mills, Czech, Big Dave and Big Pat alone to battle each other in a match deciding encounter.)
Deal: Big Pat has Czech up and hits him with a CHOKE SLAM! Czech bounces off the mat and Big Pat turns towards Mills who NAILS HIM WITH A SUPER KICK! Big Dave rushes at him and gets a super kick of his own! The Monsters are rocked and now Mills is climbing the cage! He has his eyes on the briefcase and there is no one in his way!
Storm: Mills is climbing the cage as fast as he can but Big Pat and Big Dave are back up and are CLIMBING after him! Mills is almost to the top of the cage, but Big Pat has him by the ankle and is trying to pull him down! Now Big Dave has the other ankle and is doing the same!
Deal: Mills is hanging onto the top of the cage for dear life as both Big Pat and Big Dave are trying to stop him from getting to the briefcase …. HERE COMES CZECH! He’s back up and is climbing the cage towards Mills!
Storm: Czech has gotten between the Monsters and ELBOWS Big Dave in the face! Now he elbows Big Pat! They lose their grip on Mills ankles now Czech climbs up and tells Mills to get on his shoulders!
Deal: Mills nods his head and now he is STANDING on Czech’s shoulders while Czech holds onto the cage! Big Pat and Big Dave once again reach for Mills as he LEAPS off of Czech’s shoulder’s just as Czech takes Big Pat and Big Dave back down to the mat with a DOUBLE CLOTHESLINE … MILLS GRABS THE BRIEFCASE IN MID AIR AND CRASHES TO THE MAT WITH IT! MILLS WINS THE DOUBLE JEOPARDY PRIZE!
**DING**DING**DING**
Stock: LADIES AND GENTLEMEN! THE WINNER OF THE DOUBLE BLOODY JEOPARDY CAGE MATCH AND THE DOUBLE JEOPARDY PRIZE …. JOE MILLS!
(Crowd reacts loudly)
Deal: WOW! WHAT AN ENDING! Joe Mills climbed on the shoulders of his long time partner Dana Czech and made an incredible leap to grab the briefcase to claim victory and the Double Jeopardy prize inside of it! Talk about TEAM WORK!
Storm: Mills is holding up the briefcase in victory and Czech rushes over to congratulate him! Czech is helping Mills to his feet as the rest of the wrestlers clear out of the cage cursing themselves out over the lost opportunity.
Deal: Mills can now restart any match at any time one time with that prize and there is no expiration date so he can use that prize ANY TIME he wants. It can be next week or next year and Mills can plot and plan how to best use it without the burden of a deadline hanging over his head. Talk about a valuable prize!
Storm: We can only guess when and where Mills will use that prize, but whenever and wherever he uses it, you know he is going to make sure he has maximum strategic advantage when he does!
Deal: Mills has been around long enough to know the benefit of such a prize and how to use it to maximum effect. Mills is parading around the cage with the briefcase in celebration as we kick off Year 22 in grand fashion!
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*Stock: The following match is for the RAGE HIGH STAKES BLOODY CHAMPIONSHIP!
(HUGE crowd pop!)
*Stock: Introducing first, from Chicago, weighing in at 254 bloody pounds, he is the reigning RAGE SCIENTIFIC SHOWCASE CHAMPION - DOUG DEVENS!!!
("Ride of the Valkyries" by Wagner plays as Doug Devens makes his way out to boos from the crowd. There is no interaction between Devens and the fans as he makes his way to the ring with his manager, Thomas Gordon.)
*Stock: And now – Ladies and bloody Gents, get ready, because …..
Standing 6’6” and weighing 236 bloody pounds, from Grand Rapids, Michigan
HERE IS…
THE RAGE HIGH STAKES CHAMPION
SCOTT GRAYSE!!!
(Lights go out in the arena, fans give a mixed reaction. The voice of Scott Grayse comes on "Judgement is coming" as "Cult" by Magnolia Park hits and the lights come back on and on the RAGEvision we see the words "C.H.A.O.S" as Grayse hits the curtain and the fans give him more cheers then boos. Scott pulls out Helen, his trusty hammer from inside the front of his pants. Grayse slides in and poses with Helen.)
Daisy: (Makes a surprise cameo appearance, says one line, and then disappears) Oooh, I'd love to see what else Scotty can pull out of his pants!!!
**DING**DING**
Deal: This is one of two matches tonight for Doug Devens. If he's smart, he'll pace himself and resist the temptation to "go mad." The shorter this match is, the more it favors him.
Storm: (Pops a Leucovorin pill to enhance his verbal skills) Indubitably, my dear Vandessa. Thomas Gordon has accompanied Devens to the ring, but Grayse's second-in-command, Kristian Bane, is conspicuous by his absence.
Deal: I noticed that too. And Grayse and Devens-- WHAT THE HELL??? SANTA CLAUS just JUMPED into the ring and SWUNG a GIANT CANDY CANE into both Devens and referee John Ellers!
Storm: Were they on the Naughty List?
Deal: I have no idea. Wait, WHY am I answering this question?!
Storm: I don't think that's the REAL Santa!!!
Deal: (Sarcastically) REALLY???
Storm: I think that's KRISTIAN BANE dressed up as Santa!
Deal: Sherlock Holmes is on the case...
Storm: I prefer to think of myself as Carmen Sandiego.
Deal: Now "Santa" Bane puts Grayse on top of Devens and shakes Ellers out of his stupor.
*Ellers: 1...2...3!
Deal: DEVENS with a shoulder up. "SANTA" can't believe it!
Storm: Now Ellers ORDERS "Santa" to the back or he'll STRIP Grayse of the High Stakes Title and AUTOMATICALLY AWARD IT to Devens.
Deal: DEVENS takes advantage of the distraction with a neckbreaker on Grayse from behind and a cover.
*Ellers: 1...2...
Deal: Grayse kicks out as Bane storms to the back.
Storm: What is Grayse doing now?
Deal: He exits the ring and grabs an iPad from one of his fans in the front row.
Storm: They call themselves the Grayselanders.
Deal: Cute. But what is Grayse doing with that iPad?
Storm: He's entering something into CHATGPT!
Deal: NOW I've seen everything. Grayse is consulting AI to determine his next move.
Storm: Will it help?
Deal: (Ducks out of the way) Grayse JUMPS onto our table and NAILS a SPLIT-LEGGED MOONSAULT from the table to INSIDE THE RING on Devens!
Storm: We've never seen THAT from Grayse before!!!
Deal: (Shrugs) I guess ChatGPT told him to do it. And Grayse with the cover...
*Ellers: 1...2...3!
Deal: Not quite!
Storm: A frustrated Grayse scrambles back to the outside and enters something into ChatGPT again.
Deal: CORKSCREW LEGDROP by Scott Grayse - always a classic - and another cover.
*Ellers: 1...2...3!
Deal: Devens gets his foot on the ropes right before the 3.
Storm: Grayse is pulling out moves we've never seen from him before.
Deal: All thanks to ChatGPT, which he's using again to determine his next step.
Storm: Now Grayse is cackling, like he saw something funny on the ChatGPT prompt, and he has a VICIOUS look in his eyes.
Deal: TESTICLE SQUEEZE by Grayse. He's laughing like a hyena at this tribute-slash-mockery of the man who stopped his title reign at 517 days.
Storm: According to ChatGPT, Devens faced Dare before in the BWFE and actually defeated him. Our current ring announcer, Robert Stock, was Devens' manager. Dare would not be seen again for quite some time.
Deal: Devens is fading fast. Grayse LETS GO, STEPS BACK, and goes for the LIGHTS OUT SUPERKICK!
Storm: But Gordon TRIPS Grayse, GRABS Ellers, and THROWS the iPad to Devens behind Ellers' back!
Deal: Devens CLOCKS Grayse in the head with the iPad! And it malfunctions on contact, with Siri now repeating "DON'T GO MAD!" in a male British voice.
*Ellers: 1...2...3!
**DING**DING**DING**
*Stock: The winner of the match and NEEEEEEEEEEW RAGE HIGH STAKES CHAMPION - DOUG DEVENS!!!
Deal: Devens gets out of there QUICKLY as he now has to concentrate on Nightwalker.
Storm: The fans are booing the result. They're 100% in support of Grayse in this one.
Deal: Be that as it may, Doug Devens now possesses the belt that allows him to trade it in for a shot at any title he wants in RAGE.
Storm: If that is what he wants to do.
Deal: Scott Grayse held the High Stakes Championship for SEVERAL MONTHS and NEVER cashed it in. A missed opportunity to face Daniel Dare one more time? We'll never know. Because Doug Devens now holds the title, and that makes the Church an ESPECIALLY dangerous threat!
~~~
Deal: Once again Dare has his knives out and this time it’s for Harvey Adams.. Not only does Harvey find himself in a Loser Leaves RAGE Match, but he’s facing his daughters!
Storm: Yep, that is pure evil – or genius, depending on which side of the cosmos you’re sitting.
Deal: This must be horrible for ALL the competitors. Either Harvey Adams goes or both of his daughters do!
Storm: And there’s no way Stinker is going to let that happen. He’d sooner put salt on his corn flakes than let two lovely earners like Sweet FA and Tuppy go.
Deal: Yes, He’s already seen his income cut as Cora was revealed to be Kristal Ball! Anyway, enough about him, let’s pass things over to Stock as this one is about to get under way.
Stock: Righto, listen up, you bloody lot! This next bloody match is a “LOSER LEAVES RAGE MATCH”! Too bloody right it is. And just WHICH sod is bloody leaving? Well it’ll be EITHER….
Ladies and bloody gents – especially you gents, RAGE is now proper bloody proud to bring you – with a combined weight of an earth-shattering and totally incredible 235 bloody pounds; it’s T'n'T! - Lucky Tuppy and Tiffany "Sweet FA" Adams - The Sweet T’s!!
To the accompaniment of Neil Diamond - Sweet Caroline (Audio) Tuppy and Tiff (SFA) emerge through the curtain. Both blondes smile excitedly as they wave to the fans. The waves change to arm sways as they lead the fans into chanting the chorus along with the added “so good!” thrown in.
The girls are ‘dressed’ in plunging neckline one pieces which have absolutely no sides to them whatsoever. Sweet FA has pink lightning bolts on hers and Tuppy has blue ones. They both wear white cowboy boots with the same coloured lightning bolts.
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They strut down to the ring blowing kisses to the crowd, pausing occasionally for pictures.
Once in the ring they make a point of shaking the referee’s hand before taking their places in their corner, still smiling.
Stock: Bloody hell! OR!!!…. facing them…. hailing from Pittsburg, PA and weighing in at 285 bloody pounds, he is...HARVEY ADAMS!
("Harder, Faster, Better, Stronger " hits as Adams strolls to the ring like he owns the place….which he pretty much does. He enters the ring and poses as white pyro goes off over his head.)
Deal: And both girls rush over to give their dad a hug!
Storm: They’re probably secreting weapons on him so that he gets disqualified.
Deal: They are NOT! Besides, in those outfits those bimbos couldn’t possibly secrete anything.
Storm: Ah, but...no, that’s a fair point actually.
Deal: Terry Dale is our match official. He’s good to go and calls for the bell.
**DING**DING**
Storm: And …. nothing.
Deal: No, the girls back up and decide that they are going to tag as that’s the fair ‘Super Face Megastar’ thing to do. Harvey though won’t hear of it. He’s telling them to BOTH stay in the ring. Filthy Phil is loudly seconding that, pointing out that there was nothing in the rules about it being a tag match. Nerison has a word with Stock.
Storm: Yeah and Stock says that BOTH girls HAVE TO BE IN THE RING as that’s what Dare intended.
Deal: Tuppy apologises to Dale AND Harvey as she gets back into the ring. There’s STILL no action though.
Storm: And that’s not good enough for these fans OR for Stock. He’s telling them that if they don’t start NOW then all THREE will be LOSERS and kicked out. Adams immediately charges! Running clothesline. That flattens Tiffany. Tuppy darts forward to Spear Harvey, but he bends to catch her around the middle and Suplexes her over ONTO Tiff!
Storm: He ain’t messing around. It makes sense. If the girls AND him were going to be kicked out he may as well fight to save one of them – himself.
Deal: Let’s not forget that Adams only discovered he had a daughter – Tiffany, this year. So they aren’t exactly that close. As to Tuppy, she’s an adopted daughter. On the other hand, both girls are very impressed with Adams and do indeed seems to love him as the father he is. Then again, they aren’t the sharpest tools in the box.
Storm: Now Adams drops to pin BOTH!
Dale: ONE! - TWO!!
Deal: And Stinker has Rakshasa reach in and pull Adams backwards by the ankle! The girls both throw up an arm, but whether they’d have been in time is now academic.
Storm: Now normally Adams would be going off on one about that, but he’s shrugging it off. He stands and waits for both girls to stand. They then do Rock-Paper-Scissors for absolutely no reason that I can determine and Tuppy runs in to attack with a Missile Drop Kick - a REAL one! Harvey is knocked back into the ropes. He rebounds and jumps over Tuppy to charge at Tiff – who turns away to cover her face! NO! It’s a back kick!
Storm: And it catches Harvey square in the balls!
Deal: Harvey doubles and folds to his knees. Tiff turns around – horrified and runs over to apologise.
Storm: She should be attacking him not saying soothing words!
Deal: And that’s exactly what Stinker is telling her. He’s pounding a fist into the other palm and shouting at the two bimbos that this is their livelihoods at stake. And his!
Storm: It’s a fair point.
Deal: And Harvey suddenly strikes to drop Tiff with a jaw-breaker! In comes Tuppy! Running knee to the jaw!
Storm: And Stinker is slapping the apron in relief. Seems his bimbos may have finally woken up. Of course, how long they stay awake is an entirely different matter.
Deal: Adams drops backwards and Sweet FA twines her legs around his head!
Storm: That’s a proper Triangle Hold is that! A REAL submission move! How in the name of Neil “By Gawd” Puller did she do that?
Deal: Not a little ironic that Harvey has been tutoring these girls and now he’s seeing just how much they’ve learnt first hand. Oh, now Tuppy has the other arm and is applying a nasty wrist lock!
Storm: And those HURT!
Deal: Yeah, Harvey is suddenly up against it and try as he might can’t liberate himself. NO! He manages to pull out of Tuppy’s grasp, but she’s straight back on the arm and now seeking to hyper extend the elbow!
Storm: Looks like Harvey decided to teach them the extra painful moves.
Deal: And he’s certainly feeling it. Dale goes to a knee and asks - Does he quit!
Storm: Nope. He’s using his legs to crab around. He may be being throttled and faced with a broken arm, but he still weighs more than both bimbos combined!
Deal: Yes and he’s using that extra muscle to swivel around and – Foot to the ropes!
Storm: He did it!
Deal: Dale calls for the break and the two girls immediately release Harvey.
Storm: Stinker sure liked that – better than ice cold milk on his corn flakes, but NOT the clean break. He’s trying to convince those girls that they need to keep those holds on to the last second. Not sure he’s getting through to them though.
Deal: They’re bimbos. There’s very little chance that he is.
Storm: Yeah. That True Legend Harvey Adams is back up and applauding his girls’ efforts. Huh. Anyone would think that he didn’t want to win.
Deal: Or, it could be mind games: lull the pair into a false sense of security and then strike. With those two, that wouldn’t be difficult at all.
Storm: True. That’s probably it. See? He’s pretending to struggle for breath.
Deal: But they aren’t attacking, despite Stinker’s urgent entreaties. They’re telling him that it wouldn’t be fair and that Super Face Megastars never do stuff that’s unfair. Yeah, that went down real well with Phil.
Storm: But Harv darts forward! He scoops Tuppy up and DUMPS her! Now he rolls her up as Tiff is still arguing with Stinker!
Dale: ONE! - TWO!! -TH’
Deal: Sweet FA! She leaps in to crash into Harvey and break it up!
Storm: And Stinker is wiping the sweat from his brow. That was CLOSE.
Deal: All three roll to their feet. Tiff checks on her ‘sister’ and they are again good to go. Harvey waits in the middle of the ring. Tiff circles one side of him, Tuppy on the other. They both rush in and Harv steps back to neatly direct their heads – TOGETHER!
Storm: Damn fine Double Noggin Knocker there. True Legend standard was that.
Deal: The girls are reeling. Harv trips Tiff. She lands hard on her ass. He then grabs Tuppy. Across his shoulders and -
Storm: Samoan Drop!
Deal: He bridges!
Dale: ONE! - TWO!! -TH’
Deal: Again! Tiff gets in there in time. This time with a Twisting Bodyslam. Okay, she’s really NOT that big and it wasn’t what you’d call an emphatic slam, but it was enough and that’s what matters.
Storm: Hey! Look at that! Tuppy just slid to the side and grabbed one of Harv’s legs!
Deal: Tiff grabs the other! They peel them back over his head. They have him pinned!
Storm: Schoolboyed!
Dale: ONE! - TWO!! -THR’
Deal: Kick out!! Harvey powers out of that scattering both girls.
Storm: Yeah, and Stinker again slaps the apron in frustration, but that was close AND actual teamwork; not True Legend teamwork, but teamwork nonetheless.
Deal: Everyone is back on their feet. Adams is now smiling. He takes up a sideways, defensive stance and beckons his daughters to him. Tiff rushes in and jumps! Missile Drop Kick!
Storm: Misses! Adams was NEVER gonna get caught by that.
Deal: No, but as he twists aside Tuppy slides in to upend him!
Storm: That was just plain sneaky.
Deal: But Adams drops on top of her and still smiling pins her arms to the mat! She’s pinned!
Dale: ONE! -
Storm: See that? True Legend skill, is that.
Dale: TWO!! -
Storm: No way is she shifting Harvey. He’s twice her weight, vastly experienced and has ALL the True Legend skills. She’s toast.
Dale: THR’
Deal: Tiff! Sweet FA slams into him, grabs his head and rolls over to drag him off Tuppy- who immediately pops back up. Harvey rolls with the impact and flings Tiff into the ropes, He rises to a knee ready to follow up, but Tuppy connects with a lariat!
Storm: Yeah, she’s a sneaky one alright….for a bimbo.
Deal: Adams pitches forward. Tiff just manages to spread her legs wide so that Harvey misses them and his head hits the deck instead. Tiff scoots forward to sit on the back of his head!
Storm: She’ll never get a pin like that, but the fans don’t care. Those outfits are totally thong backed.
Deal: Hold on, Tuppy is trying to fold Adams’ legs. She is! She pulls his legs up then bends them at the knees to pass the feet to Tiff, who tucks them under her arms! Just LOOK at Adams’ bent back now!
Storm: A submission? They’re actually going for a submission?
Deal: Looks that way as Tuppy now sits, her back pressed against Adams’ thighs so her can’t kick out! And his back is being folded in half! Okay, look, those bimbos are pole dancers. Their backs fold like paper, but Harvey’s? Not so much. That looks seriously painful.
Storm: Yeah, positively unnatural! Come on, Harv, you’ve made your girls look good. There’s no need to drag things out any longer; so kick out already!
Deal: Dale is right there. He kneels to check on Harvey. Does he quit?
Storm: And end his career? Are you from Barsoom? No, if anyone is going to quit it’s one of those bimbos. Seriously RAGE doesn’t need so many bimbos. We could lose those two and not even notice. Harvey Adams? He’s a True Legend! You don’t go around losing True Legends. That’s not just careless, that’s unforgivable!
Deal: Don’t panic. Yet. Harvey isn’t tapping.
Storm: I knew he wouldn’t.
Deal: But he’s not breaking free either, but how can he?
Storm: With True Legend power! That’s how.
Deal: Stinker is yelling at Tuppy to brace harder and push against Harvey’s knees. At the same time he demands that Tiff lean back.
Storm: That’s a LOT of instruction for those two. They’ll never be able to -
Deal: HE TAPS! HARVEY ADAMS TAPS OUT!!!
Storm: NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!
**DING**DING**DING**
Stock: Ladies and bloody Gents, you WINNERS and NOT leaving RAGE – The SWEET T’s – Tiffany “Sweet FA” Adams and Tuppence “Tuppy” Banglarron-Adams! Which bloody means ….HARVEY ADAMS IS THE BLOODY LOSER AND MUST LEAVE RAGE!!!
Deal: The fans are in shock.
Storm: I’M in shock, never mind them!
Deal: Daniel Dare must be cackling his socks off right now. Harvey Adams is OUT of Rage and at the hands of his own daughters! They quickly release that savage pin and groaning Harvey rolls to his left. Both girls kneel there, looking at him in shock, while outside the ring Filthy Phil punches the air in delight. Harvey tests his back and then slowly stands.
Fans: HAR-VEY! HAR-VEY! HAR-VEY! HAR-VEY!
Deal: Now tears rolling down their faces, Tiff and Tuppy rush forward to embrace him. He in turn hugs them. There’s no animosity, no recriminations, no argument. Harvey then leans over each in turn to kiss the top of their head and then peels them off him so he can RAISE THEIR ARMS! Harvey Adams is PROUD of his daughters.
Storm: Hold on, common sense is prevailing. He’s calling for a mic. It’s always wise to hear a True Legend speak. So here’s where we get the killer twist. You just KNOW that Adams always has a killer twist in store.
Adams: Thank you. Thank you all. It’s been FUN. It’s been WILD. It’s been MEMORABLE.
Fans: HAR-VEY! HAR-VEY! HAR-VEY! HAR-VEY!
Adams: It was GOOD. BUT, but it’s time for me to move on AND….
Fans: HAR-VEY! HAR-VEY! HAR-VEY! HAR-VEY!
Adams: I can do so happily knowing that RAGE has a positive future. It does, because you are LOOKING AT THAT FUTURE! My daughters; Tiffany and Tuppence. Let me tell you – no father could be prouder. HERE! Here is future!!
Deal: Harvey raises the hands of his daughters in victory!
Fans: A-DAMS! A-DAMS! A-DAMS! A-DAMS!
Deal: Now all three Adams are smiling. Both girls reach up on tip toes to kiss their father’s cheek.
Storm: Damn it. It’s so emotional – reminds me of the Silverstar family reunion.
Deal: We’ve just witnessed the end of an era and possibly the dawning of a new one. An impressive performance – In a handicap match it has to be remembered, but still – perhaps this IS an indicator of things to come. As to Harvey Adams, we wish him every success and happiness in whatever he decides to do next.
Storm: Too right! True Legends never die. Just ask Buddy Meyers.
Deal: And now it’s time to turn the dial, all the way to BRUTAL. Yes. It’s Bare Knuckles time.
Storm: Bring it on! Who doesn’t love some extreme violence with their corn flakes?
Stock: And NOW! Ladies and bloody Gents, it’s time for some serious bloody carnage as we put the RAGE Bare Knuckles Championship on the bloody line! Your challenger…..MONSTER BIG BLOODY TEL!!!
(Monster by Automatic plays as the fans start booing with Monster Big Tel walking to the ring with a purpose.)
Stock: And here is your reigning bloody champion…. for those of you of a delicate disposition, for those with a weak bloody heart and any children watching – look away NOW, because - Standing 5’10” in her stripper bloody heels and weighing in at 115 pounds – Here is – THE BOOTSLUT!
My Mind Still Speaks by Misery Loves Company hits and the curtain parts. Vile pulls out a large, wheeled suitcase. She stands it vertically in the middle of the ramp and then unzips it. The Bootslut crawls out. She pulls from the case a plastic bottle of cola. She shakes it frantically in time with the music, then opens it spraying the crowd who jeer and boo. Uncaring, The Bootslut rubs the beer bottle lasciviously against her pussy before raising it to her mouth to vulgarly lick the bottle and drink what remains. She then retrieves a pile of brown paper bags. To the massive boos of the crowd she struts down to the ring passing out bags to the ‘ugly’ fans so that they can put them on their hideous faces. She spits out the cola in a wild spray at the first fan to complain. Laughing, she moves on only to pause halfway to thrust her tits at some unsuspecting fan. She insults his manhood, hands him the last bag and then turns away to a chant of “ZIP IT!” from the crowd.
In entering the ring The Bootslut makes a point of sliding back and forth along the middle rope so that it rubs against her pussy before stepping in to grind her exposed ass against the turnbuckle. After which she strides over to the ref and grabs their groin only to quickly release the hold laughing at the ‘nothing’ that was there. Finally she takes to her corner.
Deal: As charming and sophisticated as ever.
Storm: I think she may be part fish.
Deal: I dread to ask….why?
Storm: They don’t wear clothes either.
Deal: Right. But there’s no escaping the fact that The Bootslut IS to all intents and purposes, naked. The few strategically places pieces of electrical tape that she’s “wearing” hardly qualify as clothing.
Storm: But she is wearing a hood!
Deal: Yeah, that can be zipped shut. Not the smartest choice. You have to believe that Stinker had a hand in all that.
Storm: OR – she really IS a slut: one that doesn’t eat all her corn flakes. They’re the worst.
Deal: Tom Nerison is our referee and he doesn’t look at all impressed with the Bootslut’s antics so far. Something tells me she’s going to need a LOT of antics tonight as Big Tel measures 6’1” and weighs in at a formidable 330 pounds. That’s almost three times the muscle that she has! Plus, while she is technically only giving away 3” in height, that’s only due to those ridiculously tall spiked heels. Without them, I guess she’d be about 5’4”. So no way does she have his reach. Still, she is totally ruthless, so if I were Tel, I wouldn’t underestimate her.
**DING**DING**
Deal: There’s the bell and Big Tell immediately charges. It’s a Running Clothesline that -
Storm: Misses! She ducked and rolled.
Deal: Luckily for her or this would have been a VERY short fight. Now Tel wastes no time. He spins around, growls at the naked girl and barrels forward once again.
Storm: He jumps, twists and -
Deal: Senton Bomb! NO! She again rolls aside.
Storm: Well, she sure ain’t running; not in them boots.
Deal: Tel picks himself up. His mood is NOT improving. He takes a more measured approach now, stalking her, using those long arms to full effect, seeking to cut off any escape. And she rolls FORWARDS! Forwards to slam a foot into his balls! And just listen to this place. The sound of groaning fills it.
Storm: Everyone felt that! Except Stinker – he’s cheering like crazy.
Deal: And not the Bootslut. Tel doubles. She rolls back and kicks straight up! A dagger-like heel stabs across his cheek!
Storm: He’s cut and it’s a nasty one!
Deal: Tel staggers back still doubled in pain from that savage kick to the vitals. The Bootslut stands, saunters forward and rolls her head around. That thick braid whirls around and – with a flick of the head she slams that weight at the end into the side of his head!
Storm: Right on the temple!
Deal: Tel stumbles. He drops to a knee. His arms flail to the side. I don’t think he even knows where he is right now, but a hand finds the ropes and he pulls himself towards them. The Bootslut calmly follows. She steps, spins and a Spinning kick rakes across his chest!
Storm: Those heels are pure evil! She cut him AGAIN! Yeah, much to Stinker’s delight.
Deal: Yes, Tel now has a long line seeping blood right across his chest. And she’s not finished! She spins again to – NO! It was a fake. Tel buys it bringing up both arms to block, but instead she stamps down! That spike heel goes right THROUGH the toe of his boot!
Storm: Let’s hope he’s part Dalgurnian and only has 3 toes, otherwise he just lost some.
Deal: Tel hops back. The Bootslut strikes again – Bellringer. Tel is stunned! She slides out between the ropes to walk along the apron. She slaps her bare ass and flicks off the fans before taking up position directly behind Big Tel at the corner and …
Storm: Tag Rope! She’s looped the tag rope around his neck!
Deal: And is now doing her absolute damnedest to strangle him! Tel is quickly turning red.
Storm: And not because he’s mad – which he probably is.
Deal: Tel is trying to pull the cord free, but she has it so tight that he simply cannot get his meaty fingers under it! He’s waning! He’s sinking down! Can she have totally DOMINATED and HUMILIATED Big Tel so quickly?
Storm: Sure looks that way to me. What was that you said underestimating? Every inter-galactic space pirate knows that you NEVER underestimate a naked girl with a hood on. It’s just not done.
Deal: I’ll just take your word for it.
Storm: You should!
Deal: Tel is dropping right down. He’s now sitting on the bottom rope and that seems to be the only thing that’s keeping upright. Well, that and the cord that’s cutting so deeply into his neck. Nerison raises an arm. It drops!
Storm: Probably because he’s stopped breathing. That’ll do it most times.
Deal: Again Nerison raises an arm – the other. And that….
Storm: Falls! He is DONE! TOAST! FINISHED! Let this be a lesson to the entire roster; no one messes with a naked girl that wears a hood!
Deal: I can’t believe it. Of all the ways I thought that this match would play out, this most assuredly, wasn’t one of them.
Storm: That’s because you didn’t consult me beforehand.
Deal: And now Nerison tries the arm one more time. If this falls, so will Big Tel. The Bootslut will release the cord and he’ll fall to lie there for the inevitable 10 count. He lifts the arm – AND IT SHOOTS UP AND BACK. He grabs Boots’ braid and drags her over the ropes! He slams her down onto the mat in front of him and then stamps down on her tits!
Storm: BIG target, and luckily he used his good foot.
Deal: Boots bounces, cringes and rolls away covering her breasts as Tel slumps back. That took everything he had and now he’s gulping in great lungfuls of air. You have to wonder if he regrets his choice now. Tel finished sixth in BOH and that permitted him to make a choice. He elected to face The Bootslut for the Bare Knuckles belt.
Storm: He should have taken that Double Jeopardy prize instead. At least then he’d still have all his toes.
Deal: The Bootslut gets up and asks Nerison to check her tits! He looks very uncertain. She presses herself against him and – SHOVES HIM - backwards into Tel!
Storm: No Disqualifications in Bare Knuckles, as Buddy Meyers always said.
Deal: As Tel pushes Nerison aside The Bootslut grabs the top rope and JUMPS to send both feet into Tel’s head!
Storm: He’ll be BLIND!
Deal: NO! Tel JUST squirms aside and then lunges to grab her by the throat. He pulls her in to – NO!! She knees him in the balls. Tel groans, but STILL somehow grabs HER groin to LIFT HER! Over the ropes he dumps her!
Storm: To bounce down off the apron. Lucky those big tits broke her fall.
Deal: Now Big Tel permits himself a grimace of pain. Two deep breaths and he’s good to go. Damn, that is one tough man. He’s completely ignoring all those cuts and bruises.
Storm: But he IS limping. Losing toes tends to do that though.
Deal: Now Boots gets back to her high heeled feet, but Tel drops down and snatches up a chair! She sees that and pulls an axe handle out from under the ring! Tel limps around. She can’t ruin; so even that pace is enough to catch her. Now he draws back, swings and -
Storm: BLAM!
Deal: She met the chair with the axe handle! It dented the chair! Oh, but Tel quickly reverses and slams the dented chair into her shoulder sending her crashing into the apron! She immediately pushes away from the apron – and gets clobbered across the back of the head! Down she goes.
Storm: Yeah, but only to all fours. She’s tough too.
Deal: Tel boots her in the ribs. That sends her almost UNDER the apron. She twists though and hammers the end of the axe handle down onto his injured foot! More blood spurts out! Tel howls in pain and hops back. Boots pulls herself fully out from the apron curtain and advances on Tel. She brings the handle back for a home run hit and – SWINGS!
Storm: BLAMMO!! That’s bigger than a BLAM, just in case you were wondering.
Deal: Tel met that swing with one of his own and it sends her axe handle spinning away. And the chair BREAKS! Tel casts it aside and limps forward to grab her by that braid. He hammers her head into the top of the barrier! She falls back – stunned. Tel SPITS on her – to cheers form the crowd. Seems they have a favorite and it’s not her.
Storm: Well, she is naked AND wearing a hood. That’s always a No-No.
Deal: Tel limps off – off to pull a table from under the ring. He slides it into the ring and it’s followed by a chair! The fans are getting real loud now, but LOOK! The Bootslut is back up and pulls a large bag from under the ring – a bag of -
Storm: Nails! Just look, some of them are poking through the bag!
Deal: Boots clambers back into the ring, bag in hand. Tel follows – with a bicycle chain in hand!
Storm: Nasty!
Deal: Very. The two unflinchingly head to the centre of the ring. Tel swings the chain!
Storm: Ducked!
Deal: Now she swings the bag! Tel sways back and the weight of the bag spins her around. It must be really difficult trying to keep your balance wearing heels like those.
Storm: And Tel whips her ass!
Deal: Blood flies! She spins around to again swing the bag- right into the side of Tel’s face!
Storm: What face???? She ripped most of it away!
Deal: The left side of Tel’s face is just a mask of blood now. You can see bits of flesh hanging off! And Tel slowly turns back to LASH her across the tits!
Storm: In fairness she was thrusting them in his direction.
Deal: They’re cut! More blood sprays around. And Tel swings again ripping a line across her stomach! A fourth! He pulls back for another, fourth strike that – NO!! She snaps out a kick! That stabs the knee! Tel’s leg buckles and he falls into -
Storm: - The bag of nails! She’s picking him apart – first the foot, now the knee! Hey, and Stinker is loving this.
Deal: And she’s paying a heavy price for it, but she determinedly swings that bag AGAIN – NO! Tel catches it! He shoves it forward into her face! I hope for her sake that the hood protected her. Oh, but Tel rips the bag out of her hands and tosses it aside. Now he wraps the bike chain around his fist and PUNCHES her in the side of the head! She’s down!
Storm: Just a lot. But hey! Look, she’s pushing back up.
Deal: And Tel grabs her head and slams his good knee into the side of it. That drops her! Nerison steps in for the count.
Nerison: 1 – 2 – 3
Storm: Well, Tel ain’t waiting around. He’s real busy setting up that table.
Nerison: 4 – 5 – 6
Deal: And not just that. He’s emptied the contents of that bag all over it!
Storm: Wow. Not just nails. There are tacks, screws, bolts, screwdrivers and ...is that a trowel?
Deal: It is. No wonder that bag did so much damage to Tel.
Nerison: 7 – 8 -
Deal: And she’s up! Boots shakes her head and snatches up the chair that Tel had pushed in. Tel turns from admiring his work.
Storm: It IS good work.
Deal: And gets to eat chair! Down he goes and she hammers away at his head – again and again! Now she pushes the end of the chair into his throat and LEANS on it. She’s standing ON him and those heels are really digging in!
Storm: She almost strangled him last time. Looks like she’s out to finish the job here.
Deal: Again Tel is turning all shades of red and purple and – oh! He reaches up to grab her by the tits and twists both savagely!
Storm: That’s her fault for having them almost in his face.
Deal: Tel continues to crush and twist. She shouts out in pain. She raises a foot to stamp down on his – NO! Tel twists to throw her sideways across the ring. He rolls over gagging and coughing. Boots meanwhile rolls onto her knees and then slowly straightens. Those boobs of hers sure have taken a battering tonight. But Tel is still struggling for breath. She approaches. Spin Kick! That pointed toe stabs into the side of his head. He drops and she….oh no.
Storm: She is sitting on his face!
Deal: With her legs trapping his arms. Looks like she doesn’t a repetition of what just happened. Tel is thrashing, trying to get free, but she leans right over his head giving him no ready target. Still Tel tries. He – ROLLS! Tel rolls her over, but she’s like a limpet, refusing to let go! Tel rolls again and – stops. He’s out of breath! She may have done it here. Slowly she releases and |Nerison starts to count.
Nerison: 1 – 2 – 3
Storm: What a way to go. I’m betting Big Tel never expected this.
Nerison: 4 – 5 – 6
Deal: I doubt it. But look, his breathing has been relentlessly targeted all fight. He’s a big man that needs a LOT of oxygen and The Bootslut has repeatedly restricted that.
Nerison: 7 – 8 – 9
Deal: What a match and what a finish. The Bootslut retains in remarkable fashion to –
Nerison: TE’-
Deal: NO! Tel throws an arm up! Boots can’t believe it. She telling Nerison that – well, I won’t repeat her words. Let’s just say she’s questioning his ability to count.
Storm: Well, it WAS real close.
Deal: She’s livid about this and is letting Nerison know it. And Tel! He fires a forearm up between her legs, lifting her off her feet! As she lands he pulls her in – Backbreaker! He turns her over for a Gut Buster! He staggers back, gathering more air, more energy. Boots slowly peels herself up off the mat.
Storm: She’s still in better shape than him.
Deal: Tel swings his good foot! A boot under the jaw sends her spinning back across the ring! Now he limps over to grab her. He pulls her in and – NO! Eye rake! Now she slithers behind him to loop her long braid around his neck!
Storm: More choking! Hey, it’s a tactic that’s definitely paid off. No way can Big Tel survive another throttling.
Deal: I think that you’re right and so does Tel. He’s frantically back-pedalling, even with that bad foot. He crushes her into a corner, pulls out and backs in sharply – and again! Still she clings on.
Storm: Four! FIVE! SIX!!! that did it.
Deal: Bi Tel stumbles forward again struggling for air and just LOOK at all the marks around his blood stained neck! It looks like he’s been HUNG – repeatedly! But those crushing body blocks seem to have winded The Bootslut too. It looks like a matter of who recovers the fastest.
Storm: She’s up!
Deal: He’s up! Boots steps in and swing a boot at his balls! CAUGHT! Tel catches it and pulls her in for a short arm clothesline – using the leg. Boots almost falls, but Tel pulls her back in. Head Butt! Blood sprays but Tel doesn’t care. Now he – CHOKESLAMS her! He stamps on her gut and then pulls her up and over with an Arm Drag!
Storm: That’ll leave a stain for sure.
Deal: Tel seems to be working on pure adrenaline right now. Honestly, I’m not sure how he’s still standing and The Bootslut just keeps getting back up, no matter what he does to her. OH! Tel slumps. He drops to a knee. Looks like that adrenaline just evaporated. Boots senses her chance. Pulls herself up and starts to roll her head. Just look at that weight spinning around. That is going to do some serious damage when it hits!
Storm: Yeah, that thing is EVIL.
Deal: In she steps to – CHAIR! Tel snatches the chair up and SWINGS it! To smash her in the head! She drops. Tel crawls over and … damn.
Storm: Wow.
Deal: He just closed the zips! Now The Bootslut can’t effectively speak and certainly can’t see!
Crowd: ZIP IT! ZIP IT! ~clap-clap-clap~ ZIP IT! ZIP IT! ~clap-clap-clap~
Storm: Well, in my expert opinion I’d have to say that that is going to make matters harder for her.
Deal: Tel links his hands high overhead and slams them down onto her battered and bleeding chest!
Storm: He may have broken some ribs there!
Deal: Now Tel stands. He pulls her up and – POWERBOMB! Boots doesn’t know where she is right now. She fumbling,. Trying to find the zipper and Tel is immediately back at her. Up she goes – Hesitation Suplex!
Storm: Straight through the table – tacks, nails, screws, bolts and those other tools! Stuff flies all over!
Deal: And he follows that with a big chair shot to the head! And he’s not finished! He lifts her up and just LOOK at all that stuff embedded into her flesh! Monster Lock straight back down onto the chair, the nails and ruined table! He stamps HARD on her head! Now he staggers bent – totally spent. He drops to a knee as Nerison counts.
Nerison: 1 – 2 – 3
Storm: Hmm… looks to me like she’s definitely not moving. Of course she could be playing possum. Apparently naked women in hoods do that a lot. That’s what Neil Puller says.
Nerison: 4 – 5 – 6
Deal: Those were brutal, savage hits. I don’t see how anyone could survive those.
Nerison: 7 – 8 – 9
Deal: And let’s not forget that she’s still effectively blindfolded, but Stinker is telling her to “stop bloody messin’ about and get back up”.
Deal: Lots of sympathy there then.
Nerison: TEN!!!!
**DING**DING**DING**
Stock: Ladies and bloody Gents, your bloody WINNER and NEW RAGE BARE KNUCKLES CHAMPION!! - MONSTER BIG BLOODY TEL!!!!
Deal: A popular winner. He seems to have a gift for ending Bare Knuckles reigns. I believe he did the same to Nightwalker.
Storm: Yep, that’s what Neil Puller said too.
Deal: Tel holds up the belt and takes in the cheers of the crowd. Oh, but as he turns the knee buckles and he winces. He looks down on the battered and bloody form of the Bootslut – who is just starting to move again. She rolls onto her knees and HE BATTERS HER WITH THE BELT!
Storm: And she’s down again!
Deal: Now Tel angrily pries that weight from her hair, holds it in his hand to – close the hand into a fist and punch her in the jaw!
Storm: Yeah see how much she likes it!
Deal: And now he peels her backwards to get a better hold of – THE HOOD! Big Tel is looking to unmask The Bootslut!
Storm: Quite right too! I told you – I told you: never trust a naked lady in a hood.
Deal: Stinker is telling his Security team to step in and stop him, but they are rather spread out and not currently close to the ring. Getting that hood off is proving REALLY difficult – so Tel uses …. TIN SNIPS! He’s cut through the tube at the top that holds her hair and then peels the whole thing down!
Storm: Huh. That can’t be right.
Deal: WHAT!? It’s Kristal Ball! I don’t believe it. Stinker has used that girl under her own name and then masked her to ALSO COMPETE as La Reina Corazon – aka Cora AND as The Bootslut! This has the fans VERY upset! They’d been CHEERING for Kristal and Cora and HATING The Bootslut – only to find - IT’S THE SAME PERSON!
Storm: Wild. Stinker claims THREE salaries for the same girl.
Deal: No wonder we never saw all three at the same time! Not that Big Tel cares. He pulls her up by that braid to show the fans exactly who it is and what happens to people who get in his way! Now he drops her like so much dirty laundry and limps out of the ring.
Storm: By GAWD! As Neil puller would say.
Deal: Year 22 is certainly not short on shocks and surprises and I’m sure that there are even more to come.
Storm: And they’ll probably be coming once the trash is cleared out of the ring.
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DEAL: Fans it is now time for the RAGE Gauntlet Tag Title Match as we see history-making champions Thee Storm, the duo of Lady Giant and Crazy Jenna taking on the team of “Action” Jay Jackson and Gemini, who find themselves challenging thanks to their placing in the Bouts of Honor.
STORM: While both teams might be loved by the crowd, it’ll be up to one to show that killer instinct to leave with the titles.
DEAL: Let’s go to the ring for our introductions!
*STOCK: This bloody match is scheduled for one bloody fall and is for the bloody RAGE Gauntlet Tag Titles! Introducing the challengers, they are the team of “ACTION” JAY JACKSON AND GEMINI!!!
(The fans erupt into cheers as Back In The Game by Airbourne begins to play while the numbers 1, 2, 5, 10, 100, 1000 and higher appear on a rolling counter that increases in speed the higher the numbers get. Eventually the numbers stop counting and the counter explodes on the RAGE-Vision replaced by the words WELCOME TO THE BUDDY LIST with the Yin-Yang symbol behind it. This then merges into the opening guitar riff of “Ain’t No Love in Oklahoma” By Luke Combs.
A series of explosions go off by the entrance way, leaving a large cloud of smoke behind. As the smoke disappears the duo of Gemini and Jackson are greeted with a thunderous pop from the fans and begins heading towards the ring. They are accompanied by Homeless Don and make their way to the ring, exchanging words of strategy as they climb in. Each takes a turnbuckle and raise their arms as the fans continue to cheer.)
*STOCK: And their opponents…
(The arena goes black. Lightning strikes and the thunder BOOMS.)
*STOCK:Ladies and bloody gentlemen now entering the arena Crazy Jenna and Lady Giant. Together they are the history bloody making TCW AND RAGE heavyweight tag team champions....THEE STORM!!!!
(FANS GIVE A HUGE POP!!! Thee Storm stalks slowly to the ring. Both women climb to the top of opposite corners they call their lighthouses. They cheer on their fans. Thee Storm climbs down and readies for the match to begin.)
**DING**DING**
DEAL: Here we go!! Jenna and Jackson start things off, and it’s speed versus speed right out of the gate with these two. Jackson takes Jenna down with a crisp arm drag, Jenna pops up and answers with a lightning-fast headscissors. Jackson flips through, lands on his feet, and the two freeze for half a second and you can tell there’s a bit of respect there, and the fans reward both with a huge pop.
STORM: Looks like Gemini is calling for the tag though, and Jackson obliges. Giant offers a tag to Jenna, but Jenna seems to say in a minute. Giant smiles and nods, and in steps Gemini.
DEAL: Jenna lashes out with a kick, and Gemini takes a few, but he absorbs Jenna’s kicks, checks one, and sweeps her leg out from under her. Jenna scrambles to her feet while Gemini attempts an armbar, but Jenna avoids it, rolls, and dives to her corner, making the tag, and in comes Giant!
STORM: Jenna might be speed, but with Lady Giant in, now the power game begins. Lady Giant bulldozes Gemini with a shoulder block that sends him down to the mat. She hauls him up for a delayed vertical suplex, holding him aloft as the crowd counts along before slamming him down. Cover, one.. two… but that’s it says referee Terry Dale.
DEAL: Both get to their feet and Gemini delivers a few kicks, keeping Lady Giant at range, but then she is able to slip a kick and lock up, headlock on Gemini, Gemini whips her into the ropes. Gemini goes for a leapfrog but that’s a pretty big ask, and instead he’s caught by Lady Giant and dumped with an overhead belly-to-belly suplex!
STORM: Gemini lands hard and the fans applaud the move by Giant, but there’s also a contingent behind Gemini, and he gets to a knee holding his lower back, but he’s close to the corner, and in tags Jackson. A quick tag and Gemini steps to the apron as Homeless Don asks about his back.
DEAL: Jackson rushes in, tries to chop the giant down with leg kicks and quick strikes, but Lady Giant catches him mid-leap and throws him into the corner. A series of chops in the corner and Giant tags Jenna. Giant keeps Jackson in the corner as Jenna runs to a corner, charges the ropes, leaps off the center rope as Giant moves, and Jenna hits a springboard crossbody splash in the corner on Jackson!
STORM: Jackson stumbles out and Jenna cradles, one… two… kickout! Innovative offense by Jenna, and Jackson is down. Jenna brings him up, but Jackson with a quick fireman’s carry and then, as Jenna jumps to her feet, he takes her with another, but then flips into a bridge, one… two… kickout by Jenna!
DEAL: Both pop to their feet and now Jackson with a wristlock. Jenna cartwheels out, tries to hit a low dropkick. but Jackson sidesteps it. Jackson attempts an elbow drop, rolled out by Jenna who pops to her feet, standing moonsault finds nothing but the mat! Jackson runs the ropes, blind tag by Gemini.
STORM: Jackson with a clothesline attempt, ducked by Jenna, but then she runs right into a knee lift from Gemini! Jackson off the ropes and hits a flying forearm to the back of Jenna’s head, sending her right into Gemini’s snap roundhouse kick!
DEAL: Jenna goes down and Gemini with the cover, one… two… kickout! Gemini locks in a heel hold and Jenna is in the middle of the ring, but she’s trying to get to Lady Giant. Lady Giant is able to cut the distance with her height, but not enough to get the tag. Jenna though is refusing to give in and Gemini lets the heel hold go, pulls her up to her feet by her leg, then snaps to the mat with a dragon screw!
STORM: Gemini grapevines the leg once again and Jenna is in trouble. Jenna again tries to pull herself across the mat but Gemini is able to keep her grounded. Gemini again pulls her up, and he’s thinking another dragon screw, but this time Jenna leaps up at him - catches an enzugiri!
DEAL: Gemini drops to a knee and Jenna lands on the mat, then kicks both her feet up catching Gemini flush in the chin! Gemini goes down and Jenna gets to her feet, favoring her leg but makes the tag! Lady Giant is in and bulldozes down Gemini with a shoulder tackle! Gemini gets up and Giant with a clothesline. She rushes across the ring and nails Jackson with a forearm!
STORM: Lady Giant trying to clean house and Gemini is getting back up, Lady Giant runs the ropes, and nearly decapitates him with a boot! Cover and Dale is in position, one… two… but Gemini get the shoulder up.
DEAL: Quick tag out to Jenna as Giant whips Gemini into the ropes, bearhug by Giant and Jenna hits a springboard dropkick! Jackson comes in and eats a short-arm headbutt from Giant! Cover by Jenna, one… two… but Gemini kicks out! Quick tag out to Lady Giant again and now Giant comes in body slams him. Giant with a cover, one… two… but Gemini kicks out.
STORM: Lady Giant brings Gemini up, whips him into the ropes, but then ducks her head on the way back and Gemini with a leap frog, hits the ropes, and leaps with double knees into the chest of Lady Giant! Lady Giant gets knocked back and Gemini follows up with a shotgun dropkick that sends her tumbling through the ropes and to the outside.
DEAL: Gemini runs the ropes and leaps over, rolling plancha onto Giant on the outside! Giant hits the guardrail and Gemini quickly pops to his feet, because Jenna is in, runs the ropes, and suicide dive!! She nailed Gemini and now all three are down on the outside.
STORM: Jackson waits for Jenna to get to her feet and as she does, he runs and leaps off the apron, taking her down with a clothesline. All four competitors are on the outside as Jackson gets to his feet and grabs Lady Giant, rolling her in.
DEAL: He helps Gemini up and Gemini climbs in, and he makes the tag to Jackson. Jackson goes up top and Giant gets to her feet, Gemini hits a standing dropkick while Jackson comes off the top with a missile dropkick! Giant is down and Jackson covers, one… two… but Giant kicks out!
STORM: Meanwhile, Crazy Jenna is making her way over to her corner, and Jackson brings Giant up, swinging neckbreaker. Cover by Jackson, one… two… but Jenna breaks it up, stomping on his back. Jackson gets to his feet as Jenna goes back to her corner, and now both teams are not so much in the “we’re all friends” mindset.
DEAL: All four know there’s gold on the line, Storm. Jackson runs the ropes and goes for a flying crossbody on Giant as she gets to a knee, but Giant catches him! What strength by Giant and she has Jackson up and is carrying him around the ring. Tag by Jenna who climbs to the top rope and hits a diving crossbody to the back of her own partner, bringing Jackson down in a powerslam!!
STORM: That’s definitely a way to add some extra “umph” to the move. Giant rolls out of the ring and Jenna rolls on top of Jackson. One… two… Gemini breaks it up by pulling Jenna off!
DEAL: Jenna pulls Jackson up and whips him into the turnbuckle. Jenna charges in with a meteora double knees into Jackson, and then Jenna whips him again across the ring. She charges again, but this time Jackson moves and she collides with the corner, stumbles out, and Jackson with a huge German suplex! He gets up on his toes and he’s got the bridge, one… two… but Jenna rolls her shoulder up!
STORM: Both are down on the mat and now the crowd is on their feet for both teams. The crowd is cheering for both Jenna and Jackson, both partners trying to rally their teammate. Jenna dives to tag in Giant, Jackson dives to tag in Gemini!
DEAL: Gemini and Giant meet in the middle of the ring and Giant with a sidewalk slam! She hooks the leg, one… two… but Gemini kicks out! Giant pulls up Gemini and says it’s over, and she goes for her powerbomb! She’s got Gemini up, but he hits an elbow to her forehead and snaps back, hitting a huirricanrana that sends her headfirst into the corner!
STORM: An innovative counter to what very well could have been the ending blow of the match, Deal.
DEAL: Gemini rushes in and unloads with a rapid-fire combo—low kick, palm strike, a spinning back fist—but Lady Giant is held up by the turnbuckle and won’t go down. Gemini steps back and hits a spinning heel kick and that brings her down, and right into a Gemini roll up. One… two… thre… no! Lady Giant kicks out!
STORM: Gemini doesn’t let up though and as Giant gets up, he hits his “Face the Truth” codebreaker variation! Giant pinwheels her arms as she goes down and Gemini covers with Dale in position! One… two… thre… NO! Jenna breaks it up!
DEAL: That was very close to being a Three!
STORM: Yes it was, and Jenna knows it. Jenna’s trying to cheer Giant on, but Gemini knows that he has an opening. He pulls Giant up and hooks her, looks like he’s thinking “Reality Check!” He’s got Giant up, but her height is definitely making it awkward.
DEAL: Lady Giant delivers an elbow to the side of the head, drops behind Gemini, and then makes the tag to Jenna! Lady Giant falls through the middle and top rope to the outside as Jenna comes off the ropes with a springboard forearm!! She catches Gemini and goes for the cover, one… two… but Jackson with the save!
STORM: Jackson pulled Jenna off and saved the match for his team, but as he goes to the apron he’s caught with a dropkick from Jenna, knocking him off the apron!
DEAL: Jackson is on the floor, so is Giant, and now Jenna connects with a knee lift, and she doubles Gemini over, she’s going for her run-up bulldog in the corner, but Gemini is able to block it! He’s got her up for a belly-to-back suplex, but instead she rolls down his back.
STORM: Gemini turns around, boot to the stomach, and she’s hooked him for the DDT!
DEAL: She spikes Gemini and it could be over, but instead, Gemini lifts her like he’s going for a Northern Lights, but reaches out and tags Jackson as he makes it to the apron! Gemini spins around with Jenna in his grip and Jackson leaps… “LIGHTS, CAMERA, ACTION” OFF THE TOP ROPE!!
STORM: Good lord she never saw it coming!!
DEAL: Jackson with the cover as Gemini charges the ring and cuts off Lady Giant! One… two… THREE!!! WE HAVE NEW RAGE GAUNTLET TAG CHAMPS!!
**DING**DING**DING**
*STOCK: Ladies and bloody Gentlemen… the winners of this match… AND NEW RAGE GAUNTLET TAG CHAMPIONS… GEMINI AND “ACTION” JAY JACKSON!!!
STORM: I can’t believe this, Deal!
DEAL: Jay Jackson and Gemini used an opening and just a small quick counter to capture the Tag Titles! Terry Dale hands the new champions their titles while Lady Giant checks on Crazy Jenna. Jackson and Gemini have knocked off Thee Storm in a classic, high-impact, high speed encounter here tonight! Jenna is pulling herself up and the former champs are looking at the new champs… and extend their hands!
STORM: Oh great, now I really can’t believe this.
DEAL: All four competitors shake hands, and what a great sign of respect! Jenna and Giant applaud the new champs as they leave the ring, and Gemini and Jackson each take a corner, titles in hand, to celebrate this huge win!!
Deal: Our next match is a match paid for by Rich Mason Promotions and is taking place in Saudi Arabia as Superstar Steve Hogar is coming out of retirement one last time to take on a bitter rival of his, Kip Kutler. The fans here in attendance at MSG will be watching on the RAGE Vision.
Storm: The origins of this match go back over a decade when both men were a part of Mason Inc. Steve Hogar was the wily veteran and Kip Kutler was a young rising star at the time. They had serious heat that exploded after Hogar's departure from the group and they have had heat ever since.
Deal: Let's not forget that, until recently, Kip Kutler was BLACKLISTED from this industry for YEARS, and Steve Hogar bashed him on numerous occasions. When Kutler returned, Steve Hogar was one of the individuals that Kutler called out. Kutler used his past relationship with Rich Mason to lure Hogar out of retirement.
Storm: Kutler heard what Steve Hogar said about him, and you know what? Kutler has had things to say about Hogar as well.
Deal: Tonight is the night that they settle their differences, once and for all.
Storm: This will be Steve Hogar's last match - win, lose, or draw. Each of these participants will earn ONE MILLION DOLLARS just to participate in this match.
Deal: The winner will receive a percentage of tonight's gate, and there was a sell out with over 60,000 tickets being sold. Let's go to the ring!
*Ring Announcer (in both Arabic and English): This match is a FIGHT TO THE FINISH! There are NO RULES, NO DISQUALIFICATION, and NO COUNT OUTS! Introducing first, from Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA, he weighs in at 250 pounds, he is SUPERSTAR STEVE HOGAR!
("Hellraiser" by Ozzy Osbourne plays as Hogar makes his way to the ring. He receives a mixed reaction, but more boos than cheers. Hogar ignores the fans as he has a businesslike look on his face. Hogar is dressed in his wrestling attire - black trunks and a red Superstar t-shirt.)
Deal: Hogar is not very popular here tonight.
Storm: Kip Kutler has been throwing out a lot of accusations. One of those accusations is that Hogar is a DRUNK.
Deal: While Hogar has had issues with alcohol in the past, including two DUI arrests, he claims that he has been clean for some time.
Storm: The question is.....did Hogar have enough time to prepare for this match?
Deal: He claims that he did. He said that he was in "fighting shape" even before this match was signed, and while he's not in the "best" shape of his life, he's in good enough shape to beat Kutler or so he claims. He might have an uphill battle, because as we've seen, Kutler is in peak condition.
Storm: There's no doubt about that. Kutler quickly asserted himself in the main event scene after his return to RAGE and he has much to lose if Hogar manages to defeat him.
Deal: Hogar began his career in Japan in the early 90s and made his US debut in the UWF in November, 1996.
Storm: I remember that night!
Deal: Hogar was brought to the UWF by Rich Mason to team with Dan Williams against two of the top wrestlers at the time, Shawn Hart and Fury. Fury turned on Shawn Hart and Mason Inc. was born. Mason and Hogar have had their ups and downs over the years, sometimes as teammates and other times as enemies.
Storm: Rich Mason recently claimed that he pulled Hogar out of poverty again.
Deal: That may be an exaggeration but Hogar was no doubt lured by the money. That might explain some of the fans' disdain toward him.
*Ring Announcer (in both Arabic and English): And his opponent, hailing from Toronto, Ontario Canada and weighing in at 280 pounds here is The Canadian Destroyer... "THE NEW AGE ICON"... KIP KUTLER!!!
"The prophecy has been fulfilled!"
"This is his time"
"His Destiny Awaits"
(A siren can be heard softly building up with a guitar and lamb bag drum beat. The TCW Tron lights up to the image Kutler standing with his head down and then an image appears of him walking forward."Stricken" by Disturbed hits the PA system and Kip walks out from behind the curtain, and stops at the top of the stage. He holds his arms out to the sides, and spins once around, allowing the fans to soak in his essence. He stands while the chorus of the song begins.He walks down the ramp, yelling back at the fans who are shouting at him. Once he reaches the ring, Kip hops up onto the apron on his knee, letting his other leg hang loosely, as he pulls his sunglasses off, and tosses them into the crowd. He quickly lifts his leg and slips it through the ropes, straddling the middle rope for a moment, before completely getting in the ring. Kip quickly turns and climbs up onto the second turnbuckle, and he holds his arms out again, and tilts his head back, letting everyone bask in his presence for a moment. He takes a long stare of the crowd looking through them before heading back to the middle of the ring, awaiting his opponent's arrival.)
Storm: Kip Kutler has arrived and he means business!
Deal: He has a look on his face that can burn through lead. He looks like a man on a mission.
Storm: Kutler is now staring down Hogar and he suddenly cracks up laughing. This causes Hogar to take a step toward him, but the referee gets in between to restrain Hogar. This will not be a friendly scientific match. Both of these men are out for blood.
Deal: Both of these men look eager to get started. The ref is already at work, trying to keep them in their respective corners as they bark insults at each other.
Storm: You can cut the tension with a knife. The hatred between these two is out of this world.
Deal: Joining Kutler and Hogar in Saudi Arabia is Rich Mason, the promoter of this match.
(Cut to the skybox where Mason is seated with an entourage. The bald 70 something year old Mason is wearing a suit and has his usual poker face.)
Deal: Mason made sure that his name was all over that ring.
Storm: He obviously sold some advertising!
(The middle of the ring has an ad for Corona Beer. There are smaller ads for Nike, Monster Energy, DraftKings, and HBO. There is also a "Rich Mason Promotions" emblem. The turnbuckles all have "Mason" on them. There is a banner that says "RAGE: Pro Wrestling Generation" and "Rich Mason Promotions" in the background.)
Deal: Is this Rich Mason's response to Mason International's rebranding? He walked away from his own company early this year and disappeared for quite some time, only to return to RAGE of all places upon request of Kip Kutler.
Storm: No doubt Mason will be making a handsome profit from this match. Whenever there is money to be made, Mason is right there.
Deal: This match is unsanctioned. It is being brought to you as a joint venture between RAGE, Rich Mason Promotions, and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Storm: Let's remind the people why this match is taking place in Saudi Arabia and not the US.
Deal: Steve Hogar was not able to get cleared by ANY state athletic commission in the United States.
Storm: They went to every state?
Deal: I don't know about that, but they did go to Hogar's home state of Wisconsin and the state of Mississippi, which is one of the most lenient states for approval, and he was denied in both places.
Storm: If he couldn't get cleared in Mississippi, you have to wonder how long he will be able to last tonight. It may not be a question as to who wins this match as much as it's a question as to how long this match lasts.
Deal: All indications point to this being a short match.
Storm: Vegas has Hogar being a +900 underdog in this match.
Deal: The two are in the center of the ring as the ref explains the rules.....
Storm: What rules?
Deal: The ref tells them to shake hands. Kutler laughs and Hogar shakes his head in disgust.
**DING**DING**
Deal: Kutler and Hogar are face-to-face and they are mouthing off to each other and they lock up. Kutler gets the early advantage and punches Hogar in the face! He hits him again and again! Hogar hits Kutler back with some fists of his own! Kutler responds with his own flurry of punches and Hogar goes down!
Storm: Down goes Hogar! Down goes Hogar!
Deal: Kutler follow up with kicks and stomps to the face of Steve Hogar. Kutler is yelling at Hogar as he punishes him. Hogar tries to break free, but Kutler with some more stomps.
Storm: He won't give Hogar an opening!
Deal: Hogar tries to spring up, but Kutler with a kick right to the chin and Hogar goes down again! Kutler follows it up with more kicks and punches.
Storm: This is not gonna be a scientific match.
Deal: Not at all! Kutler is telling Hogar to "give it up" as he continues the beating. He has Hogar at the edge of the ring and shoves him to the outside with his foot! Hogar is on the outside and Kutler runs up to the top rope and he comes CRASHING down on Hogar with a flying bodypress! Kutler is now SMASHING Hogar's head against the steel steps!
Storm: Hogar is getting SLAUGHTERED out there!
Deal: Kutler is NOT letting up as he he SMASHES Hogar's head into the steel steps for the tenth time. That man has had NUMEROUS concussions in his long for God's sake! Kutler throws Hogar right into the guard rail and he continues his assault!
Storm: There are no count outs and no disqualifications.
Deal: Kutler has one foot on Hogar's neck as he grabs a chair and pushes it right into Hogar's gut, knocking the wind out of him!
(Cut to Rich Mason, in the skybox, who is lighting up a cigar.)
Deal: Rich Mason is obviously enjoying this.
Storm: Now we can see why Hogar wasn't cleared by ANY state athletic commission. This man is in NO condition to be wrestling. Somebody needs to stop this match before he suffers permanent damage.
Deal: Kutler is NOT letting up! He just face slammed Hogar right into the chair! Is the man still conscious?
Storm: Remember this is a 55 year old man who has not wrestled in a number of years. How much punishment can he take?
Deal: Kutler throws Hogar into the side of the ring, shoulder-first. He scoops up Hogar and tosses him onto the ring apron.
(Kutler raises his arms to a crowd pop.)
Deal: Kutler is tearing Hogar apart and these fans are loving it.
Storm: These fans are bloodthirsty! They want BLOOD!
Deal: They're getting blood as Hogar already has a cut. Kutler pulls Hogar up and look at at that! Hogar is swinging his fists and connects! I'm not sure if Hogar even knows where he's at, but he has some fight left in him. Kutler fires back and Hogar responds with a flurry of punches and Kutler is PISSED! Kutler with an uppercut and a superkick and Hoger goes down like a stack of bricks!
Storm: The Saudi fans are really getting into this.
Deal: Hogar is in trouble as Kutler is now ripping off the turnbuckle bad. He said that he's done taking it easy on him, that it's time to take the gloves off. Hogar is moving and trying to make his way up. Kutler is standing in front of him and appears to be aiming ANOTHER superkick, right to the face, and Hogar goes down again!
(Kutler flips off Hogar)
*Kutler: Take that Hogarbage!
Storm: This is not looking good for Hogar. Does he have ANY fight left in him?
Deal: I don't know, but Kutler is continuing his assault. More kicks to the face and to the gut. Kutler comes off the ropes and nails him with a legdrop. Kutler grabs Hogar's head and slams it into the mat! Kutler goes up to the second rope and hits a double axe handle.
Storm: Kutler is out to punish Hogar.....just like he said he would!
Deal: Hogar is already cut open and Kutler is making an example out of him. Kutler pulls Hogar toward the corner post and SLAMS Hogar's leg into the post!
Storm: Is that the leg with the bad knee that he once had surgery on?
Deal: I'm afraid it is. Kutler seems to have done his homework as he knows exactly what to target. Kutler does it again and again!
*Kutler (yelling): What do you have to say now HOGARBAGE?!
Storm: I'm guessing we won't see a handshake at the end of this one.
Deal: These two have despised each other for many years, dating back to when both of them were in Mason International. Kutler wraps Hogar's legs around the cornerpost and puts him in a figure four leglock. With little exception, this match has been ALL Kutler.
Storm: This isn't a match. This is an EXECUTION....and these bloodthirsty people are loving it!
(Cut to the skybox where Mason continues to smoke his cigar. Kutler walks around the corner and grabs a microphone.)
Storm: Rich Mason is loving it too. Kutler is back in the ring and he's has a microphone with him.
*Kutler: DO YOU QUIT HOGARBAGE?! Are you ready to QUIT?!
(Kutler holds up the mic to Hogar's mouth and his voice is muffled but a "No" comes out)
Storm: That sounds like a no.
(Kutler laughs and tosses the mic aside as he resumes the punishment.)
Storm: Kutler gave him a chance to quit and he REFUSED!
Deal: Kutler is on the top rope and nails Hogar with a flying elbow! He covers, 1......2.......and Kutler bounces up!
Storm: What?
Deal: Kutler sprung up before the ref counts to three.
Storm: And he's laughing!
(Kutler laughs as he resumes punishing Hogar.)
Storm: You can't say he's not living up to his word. He said he's gonna end Hogar and that's exactly what he's looking to do! Hogar is NOT prepared for what Kutler has in store for him.
Deal: Sadly you may be right. Hogar has been outwrestled and outbrawled. He's been overpowered and outmaneuvered. Kutler is in FIRM control of this match as he has Hogar in a chokehold.
(Hogar is gagging and there is some blood streaming down his face.)
Storm: They need to stop this match before somebody gets killed.
Deal: The ref doesn't seem to have any intention to stop this match. Kutler throws Hogar into that exposed turnbuckle and Hogar goes down again! Kutler with a SHOULDER BREAKER!
Storm: That's Hogar's bad shoulder, isn't it!
Deal: Hogar did have surgery on his right shoulder years ago and Kutler appears to be attempting to dislocate it as he places him in an armbar and turns it into a chicken wing! Hogar is screaming in pain as Kutler has that hold locked in and Kutler is laughing manically!
Storm: He looks like he wants to rip Hogar's shoulder out of it's socket!
Deal: Hogar continues to scream in pain!
Storm: This man is in trouble!
Deal: I think you're right! Hogar is in some serious pain as Kutler appears to be having the time of his life. Wait a minute, Kutler just released the hold and let Hogar's body fall to the mat.
Storm: What a nice guy!
Deal: Kutler scoops Hogar right back up and puts him in a Krippling Kutler Cross Face! This could be it! The ref is asking Hogar if he gives up and he REFUSES!
Storm: You know Kutler wants Hogar to give up. He doesn't care about scoring a pinfall. He wants Hogar to CRY UNCLE!
Deal: Kutler has Hogar locked into that finishing hold as Hogar continues to scream in agonizing pain. This man does not just want to win. He wants to humiliate Hogar.
Storm: Hogar wanted to humiliate him, but it's not working out that way.
Deal: Indeed it's not. SOMEBODY needs to stop this thing! It's not a match, it's a....
(Cut to Rich Mason, who appears to be enjoying himself as he eats appetizers.)
Storm: Rich Mason seems to be enjoying this.
Deal: Of course he would. Kip Kutler just said he's giving Hogar one more chance to quit but Hogar REFUSES to quit!
Storm: I bet Hogar is regretting signing up for this. I don't care how much money he's making from this fight, it won't be enough to cover his medical bills.
(The referee grabs Hogar's arm and lets it drop.)
Deal: For Hogar's sake, I hope he has insurance. Kutler just released the hold!
Storm: Why did he do that?!
Deal: He doesn't seem to be ready for the match to end.
Storm: This is no longer a wrestling match. This is a MASSACRE.
Storm: Kutler is now setting Hogar up for the Kutting Edge! AND HE HITS IT!
Deal: What a DEVASTATING MOVE! He covers for the cover and then thinks twice. He's setting Hogar up for ANOTHER Kutting Edge!
Storm: HOLY SHIT!
Deal: Kutler cover again, 1.....2......NO! Kutler just pulled up Hogar's shoulder!
Storm: What?! He had this match won!
Deal: It sure looked like it. He's back on his feet and kicking Hogar again and again with that boot of his. Is that not enough punishment?!
Storm: Kutler is enjoying this! It's like he's having the time of his life out there.
Deal: I could see teaching Hogar a lesson as Hogar has said some things that upset Kutler but this getting out of control. The referee isn't doing anything.
Storm: He counted, didn't he?
Deal: He didn't warn Kutler.
Storm: There are no rules! That's what Hogar agreed to, right?
Deal: He did. Kutler is now VERBALLY ABUSING a bloodied and Hogar in what has been a COMPLETELY one-sided match! Kutler is now slapping Hogar around and he SPITS RIGHT IN HIS FACE!
Storm: Ha!
(The crowd starts to boo Kutler, who appears to be having the time of his life.)
Storm: Listen to these fans.
Deal: They see what's going on here as Kutler is continuing to add insult to injury as he smashes Hogar's head into the mat again and again. This man has had NUMEROUS concussions in his career! SOMEBODY STOP THIS MATCH! Kutler is like a man POSSESSED as he yells out "Hogarbage" and continues assaulting the man with elbows to the face. Kutler goes upstairs again and comes crashing down with a flying bodypress! 1......2......and again Kutler lifts up Hogar. Kutler could have walked away with the win several times already and he REFUSES to finish Hogar off.
Storm: The man can barely move! Hogar is NOT in ring condition. He has NO BUSINESS being in there and has been EXPOSED....just like Kutler said he would.
Deal: Kutler is toying with the man at this point. Kutler with a curb stomp! No cover! And now Kutler is going back upstairs and he sits on the top rope as he points to Hogar and laughs!
(Kutler looks around and laughs as much of the crowd has turned against him. He waves to Rich Mason, who is watching intently from the skybox.)
Storm: Kutler is taking a breather. It's like he's wearing himself out by all this punishment he is dishing out
Deal: The man has lost it. I can see sending Hogar a message, but Kutler is taking this TOO FAR and somebody is gonna get seriously injured or worse!
Storm: Hogar NEVER should have accepted this match. It's obvious that the man is not in ring-shape. Kutler TOLD YOU ALL what he was gonna do but nobody believed him.
Deal: Kutler with a flying elbowdrop! Again, no cover.
Storm: We may have a catastrophie on our hands.
Deal: Hogar is literally GAGGING as Kutler laughs and puts him in a choke hold. It's unbelievable that the referee doesn't get in there and stop this match. Kutler has Hogar up and Hogar is still gagging. Kutler throws Hogar right into the corner with the exposed turnbuckle. He just narrowly missed hitting his head again. And Kutler goes for the TURNBUCKLE SMASH, but Hogar somehow sidesteps him and KUTLER GOES INTO IT SHOULDER-FIRST!
(Kutler screams loudly in pain)
Storm: Kutler went into that exposed turnbuckle shoulder-first, and just the wrong angle, and he may have DISLOCATED HIS SHOULDER!
Deal: That could very well be karma after what Kutler did to Hogar earlier. This is Hoger's chance for some offense....IF he can pull it together! Kutler is still hopping around the ring and he just went down to his knees! The referee is checking on Kutler and Kutler pushes him away as he he is in some pain....and here comes Hogar and he jumps right on top of Kutler! Kutler goes for an F5....NO! Hogar with a FLYING HEADSCISSORS!
(The crowd pops)
Storm: I've NEVER seen Hogar do that move before!
Deal: The right move at the right time! Hogar covers, but Kutler escapes and now Hogar with some kicks to the head! The man can barely stand, but he's taking advantage of the situation and he's taking it to Kutler! He grabs Kutler and AGAIN throws him into that exposed turnbuckle! Hogar is wrapping Kutler's legs around the cornerpost.....
Storm: That's what Kutler did to him earlier!
Deal: Hogar grabs a chair and nails Kutler's leg! He hits him again and again! Now Hogar is a man possessed as he is running on PURE ADRENALINE! Hogar is the master of the figure four and he's trying to wrap Kutler's legs around but no! Hogar falls to the floor in exhaustion as Kutler is inside the ring and he's in some serious pain of his own as he grabs his shoulder.
Storm: Just when we thought this was over....
Deal: Hogar is using every ounce of strength that he has to make his way up. He's attempting to get back into the ring, but his knee or his ankle gave out on him. Hogar is up again and he grabs Kutler by the legs and pulls him out! Hogar grabs that chair and now it's Hogar that is punishing Kutler with that steel chair!
Storm: Look at that HATE in Hogar's eyes!
Deal: Can you blame him?! Hogar just knocked the wind outta Kutler with that chair. He's now setting Kutler up for the figure-four but having some trouble. Kutler with a kick to the face and Hogar goes down! Both men are down! Kutler isn't laughing anymore!
Storm: I don't believe this!
Deal: Kutler was DESTROYING Hogar and could have ended this match on numerous occasions. All it took was Kutler hit in that exposed turnbuckle into the corner at just the wrong angle and that changed the course of this match. Could Hogar have a fighting chance?
Storm: Are you serious?
Deal: This is a man who not only dominated the tag team division for many years, but also became a World Champion after defeating The Saint. He has had some big wins in his career that some may claim were upsets. Does he have another one left in him?
Storm: Come on! Don't get too excited! Kutler just hit some turbulence. He'll be fine.
Deal: Both mean are struggling to make their way up. Kutler is up first and he's trying to lift up the steel steps but his shoulder gives out. He's yelling curse words in frustration and goes to grab that chair and he's wrapping that chair around Hogar's legs before kicking him square in the head!
Storm: How many more head shots can this man take?!
Deal: Kutler is now breathing heavy as Hogar is once again gagging as Kutler puts him in another chokehold. Kutler is now looking at the cornerpost as he heads back into the ring and he's headed upstairs. He's looking to break Hogar's leg! This man is RELENTLESS!
Storm: He wants to make Hogar pay for what he just did to him.
Deal: Hogar is a man just trying to survive and Kutler is making it difficult. Kutler is slowly making his way to the top as he screams obscenities at Hogar. If you thought these two hated each other before, that hate seems to be increasing. Kutler is all the way at the top and leaps but HOGAR LIFTS HIS FOOT and that chair hits Kutler square in the head! Both men are down again!
Storm: There are no count outs, no disqualifications, no rules. Neither is moving!
Deal: Hogar is stirring and making his way back up as Kutler is still motionless.
Storm: This was a COMPLETELY one-sided match until that FLUKE happened and now we're seeing VINTAGE Hogar. This man will not quit. No matter what you throw at him, he just keeps coming after you.
Deal: Kutler had numerous chances to end this match earlier but he chose not to and now he's suffering the consequences.
Storm: Hogar is putting Kutler in his finisher, a figure-four, and he has it locked in! Kutler is screaming in pain!
Deal: There is no escape. Could Hogar actually force Kutler to submit?! The ref is on the outside and asking Kutler if he wants to quit and he refuses.
Storm: Kutler is fighting for his career here. A loss would be DEVASTATING to Kutler and both he and Hogar know that.
Deal: Hogar is barely hanging on himself as he uses the steel steps as leverage, but Kutler is trying hard to reverse it.
Storm: I'm not even sure Kutler knows where he's at, but he knows that losing is NOT an option. I CANNOT BELIEVE how he ended up in this position.
Deal: He was GREEDY and that's his own fault!
Storm: Greedy? He was just trying to live up to his word. Kutler is a man of his word.
Deal: He went TOO FAR and you know it and now he's paying the price! Perhaps karma has come to collect. The ref asks Kutler is he wants to give up and he says no.
Storm: NO way in hell will Kutler give up.
Deal: Wait a minute, Kutler has REVERSED the figure four and now it's Hogar that is in pain. Now the ref is asking Hogar if he wants to quit. He says NEVER!
Storm: He may want to reconsider because he's losing the advantage that he was handed to on a silver platter due to that FLUKE. Hogar better pull it together really quick if he wants ANY chance of walking outta here in one piece because lightning doesn't strike twice!
Deal: Kutler is obviously not happy with the recent turn of events. He may be going into the new year with a shoulder injury, courtesy of Hogar. That isn't what Kutler had planned.
Storm: Kutler is increasing the pressure. Perhaps it's time for Hogar to call it a career before his legs are broken!
Deal: He's not ready to call it a career.
Storm: He should be! Look at him! The man's money is GUARANTEED! He and Kutler have given the fans a helluva show but it's time! TAP OUT!
Deal: Kutler is ORDERING Hogar to quit, which makes Hogar dig his heels in even more. Hogar is mustering every ounce of strength in his body to try and reverse that figure four, but Kutler isn't relinquishing the advantage and Hogar is serious pain here. He has a great deal of intestinal fortitude.
Storm: Intestinal fortitude? I have to question that man's' intelligence!
Deal: The longer Hogar holds on, the ANGRIER Kutler is getting! Kutler's face is BEET RED!
Storm: That man is PISSED!
Deal: Kutler releases the hold. He is SCREAMING obscenities at Hogar as he makes his way back up to his feet and stands over a fallen Hogar. Kutler pulls Hogar up and throws him FACE FIRST into the steel steps!
Storm: Hogar gets cut AGAIN! Hogar is BUSTED OPEN!
Deal: Kutler with some boots to the face and to the midsection of Hogar, yelling and screaming at him as he continues his assault. Kutler has LOST IT!
Storm: He told Hogar to QUIT and Hogar refused to quit and now Kutler is making him pay and pay dearly!
Deal: Kutler turns to the side.....OH NO! He's gonna pick up those steel steps! NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
Storm: This is gonna END Hogar!
Deal: Kutler lifts up the steps and Hogar grabs his foot and the steel steps fall RIGHT ON TOP OF BOTH MEN!
(The crowd chants "Holy Shit")
Storm: These people know English?
Deal: They are familiar with four-letter words, that's for sure. The steps are laying right on top of Kutler and Kutler is CRUSHING Hogar's leg! This is NOT GOOD!
Storm: The ref is standing by and he doesn't know what to do.
Deal: If this were a sanctioned RAGE match, somebody might have considered stopping it by now, but this match is UNSANCTIONED and the ref is letting it go.
Storm: That's what they wanted and Rich Mason gave it to them!
Deal: Both men are motionless and the referee is trying to get those steel steps off of Kutler. Here comes the ring announcer and a ringside official and they're helping him move those steps off of Kutler, but the damage may have been done! Both men are STILL motionless!
(Cut to the skybox where Rich Mason is still watching, and still has a poker face.)
Deal: I wonder what is going through that man's mind. Hogar's blood is on his hands!
Storm: Hogar agreed to this!
Deal: That is true, but Mason knew the condition that this man was in. That's why this match is taking place in Saudi Arabia. How much more punishment can this man take?
Storm: What's shocking to me is that Kutler is not moving. At least Hogar is moving! Kutler appears to be out!
Deal: Kutler may be seriously injured. How knows how much those steel steps weight and Kutler took the brunt of that impact. The ref is looking over Kutler. He doesn't know what to do.
Storm: You know damn well Kutler will DESTROY that man if he stops the match and awards it to Hogar.
Deal: Hogar is actually making his way back up, holding onto to a nearby chair. Hogar is up! Hogar is up! (crowd pop)
Storm: And Kutler is STILL DOWN?! How did that happen?!
Deal: Hogar smells victory here as he folds the chair and picks it up and WAIT! Kutler lifts a knee and LOW BLOW Hogar! (crowd boos) Kutler SPRINGS up! That was a TRICK! He was playing possum!
Storm: Smart man!
Deal: Kutler grabs the chair and smashes it against the side of the ring in ANGER! He tosses the chair in the ring and he's crawling on top of Hogar and berating him as he SLAPS him in the face!
*Kutler: GET YOUR BITCH ASS UP HOGARBAGE! COME ON!
Deal: Kutler slaps Hogar again and.....WAIT! Hogar grabs Kutler's wrist and Kutler goes to slap Hogar and Hogar grabs his other wrist as he uses his strength to try and.....NO! A kick to the gut, knocking the wind out of Hogar! Kutler SPITS on Hogar and pulls him up and is trying to get him back into the ring. The hatred that these two have for each other is OFF THE CHARTS!
Storm: Kutler is struggling, but he's picking up the over 250 pound Hogar and places him on the ring apron.
Deal: Kutler screams at the ref to get back in the ring and Kutler follows. He's eyeing that chair that's on the mat and then eyes Hogar. I'm not sure Hogar knows where he's at.
Storm: The man is winded, he's bloody, he's outta gas. It's time to STOP THIS CARNAGE!
Deal: Kutler is looking to finish him off, it seems. He pulls Hogar over to where the steel chair is and attempts to set him up for a piledriver but Hogar just will not cooperate. Kutler with a swift kick to the head as he's once again getting angry. As Kutler berates Hogar, he has another idea. He's wrapping that chair around Hogar's legs. He wants to finish the job he started earlier and BREAK HOGAR'S LEGS! Come on ref! Get in there!
Storm: Remember, there are no rules in this match! That's what Hogar agreed to!
Deal: A couple more kicks to the head and Hogar may be out cold!. Kip Kutler is making his way to the corner now that he's satisfied that Hogar isn't moving. Kutler is slowly making his way up. Kutler is not known as a high flyer.
Storm: He seems to have dished out enough punishment to know that Hogar's out of gas.
Deal: Kutler stucks up both of his middle fingers at Hogar and leaps, BUT HOGAR MOVES OVER AND KUTLER HITS THE MAT FACE-FIRST! Kutler tried a flying bodypress onto that chair, but Hogar managed to swerve him at the last second!
Storm: That may have kept Hogar from being disabled just like his old partner Dan Williams!
Deal: Dan Williams has been in a wheelchair for many years, due to a beating he once received from The Saint, and no doubt Kutler was looking to do the same to Hogar. Both men are again down and motionless. The ref cannot even count because there are no count outs. This match must end by pinfall or submission.
Storm: I don't f'n believe this! This match should already be over and Hogar should be in a hospital bed.
Deal: That was Kutler's plan, but things haven't gone as planned. This match started out as a JOKE that was supposed to end in a blow out and it has turned into a no-holds-barred streetfight! If Kutler loses this match, even if he gets out of here in one piece, his main event days could very well be OVER!
Storm: Don't be delusional, Storm. Hogar doesn't stand a chance.
Deal: I didn't say he did but these men may not be the same after this one.
Storm: I'll tell you one thing. This match won't end in a handshake or embrace.
Deal: Both men are stirring but I'm not sure they know where they're at. These fans are going CRAZY in Riyahd. What was a crowd that was partial to Kutler is now solidly behind Hogar!
Storm: I can't believe this! They're getting behind a DRUNK! Don't these people have laws against alcohol?
Deal: What do you mean?
Storm: Like don't they get their arms cut off if they get caught drinking and driving like Hogar did on more than one occasion?
Deal: Puh-leze. Kutler is making his way back up as is Hogar, who just broke his legs free of that chair. Kutler spots the chair and he snatches it but WAIT! Hogar grabs the other end! These two are having a tug of war over the chair! Both men are trying to get possession over that steel chair and Kutler SNATCHES it as he has the strength advantage and SWINGS it at Hogar, but Hogar sidesteps him and Kutler hits the mat with the chair and trips and falls right on top of it!
(Some fans are laughing at ringside and Kutler screams obscenities at them.)
Deal: LOOK OUT! Hogar with a FACE SLAM on the chair and cover, 1......2......NO! A blooded Hogar is yelling at the official as he pounds the mat in frustration. Hogar grabs Kutler by the hair and SMASHES his face into it! AGAIN AND AGAIN! And now KUTLER is BUSTED OPEN!
Storm: How the hell can Hogar even see?!
Deal: I don't know but Kutler may be losing the advantage that he had now that blood is streaming down his face. Some of that blood gets into Hogar's eyes and he wipes his face. Hogar is setting Kutler up for the figure four once again but Kutler with a boot to the face! Hogar falls back into the corner and he's EXHAUSTED! He's taking a breather as he waits for Kutler to make his way back up. Kutler is up and Hogar goes for a clothesline but Kutler ducks underneath it! Hogar comes back and Kutler FLATTENS Hogar with a clothesline of his own! Kutler with another kick to the head!
Storm: How many of those blows to the head has Hogar taken?!
Deal: Far too many. The man may have brain damage after this one is over.
Storm: He already had brain damage, according to Kutler.
Deal: Kutler isn't helping the situation any. Kutler has Hogar in an armbar.
Storm: Kutler is gonna pull Hogar's arm right out of it's socket!
Deal: Wait a minute, Kutler isn't stopping there. He's putting Hogar in the Krippling Kutler Cross Face!
Storm: This could be it!
*Kutler: QUIT DAMMIT!
Deal: Kutler is screaming at Hogar and DEMANDING that he quit! Hogar is breathing heavy and he's on empty.
Storm: He's been on empty for some time.
Deal: Kutler is still hollering at Hogar. I think he's wearing himself out just as much as he's wearing Hogar out.
Storm: I'm not so sure about that. Listen to Hogar's AGONIZING screams! He's throwing out some four letter words of his own!
Deal: Kutler is trying to maintain his grip as Hogar inches his way to the ropes. The ref is asking Hogar if he wants to quit and he refuses.
Storm: COME ON HOGAR! GIVE IT UP!
Deal: Hogar is in seriously bad shape here and he STUBBORNLY REFUSES to quit!
Storm: What is wrong with that man?!
Deal: Kip Kutler is asking himself the same question as he shakes his head in frustration as Hogar inches even closer to the ropes. Once again the ref asks Hogar if he wants to quit and he shakes his head. Kutler is still screaming at him, like a Drill Sergeant, and HOGAR SOMEHOW MAKES IT TO THE ROPES! The ref is tapping Kutler on the shoulder as he REFUSES to let go! The ref SMACKS Kutler across the head and that gets Kutler to drop Hogar and now Kutler grabs ahold of the ref and smacks him across the head before tossing him outta the ring!
(The crowd boos)
Storm: He just manhandled that hometown referee and these people have completely turned against him.
*Kutler (to Hogar): YOU'RE MINE!
Deal: Kutler now pulls Hogar to the middle of the ring and sets him up for a Kutting Edge! Kutler is having some difficulty as he's taken a beating in this match. He has Hogar up and HITS IT! Kutler is covering, but there is NO REFEREE!
Storm: 1....2.....3......4.......5! This match should be over AGAIN!
Deal: Kutler did it to himself! He tossed the referee out, who is trying to regain composure on the outside. An angry Kutler is screaming at the official to get back in. Kutler is pulling up Hogar. Don't tell me he's doing it again?! Kutler is struggling with Hogar, but has him up and hits ANOTHER Kutting Edge! The referee just made his way back into the ring and Kutler is yelling at him to get in position! The referee slowly makes his way over.....
Storm: He's doing this on purpose!
Deal: The cover, 1......2.......NO! Hogar with a shoulder up and Kutler is LIVID! Kutler is SCREAMING at the ref again!
Storm: Don't throw him out again!
Deal: I think he learned from that as he takes a deep breath and now he's screaming at Hogar for kicking out! Kutler is stumbing around as he's pondering.....no way! Is he?!
Storm: Yes!
Deal: Kutler is gonna try it again! He's going for yet ANOTHER Kutting Edge! He grabs Hogar but Hogar with an EYE GOUGE and Kutler is temporarily blinded with some of that blood getting in his eyes! Hogar is swinging in no particular direction as he can't see! Hogar is punching air and he finally connects with Kutler's face and Kutler goes down as does Hogar! These two men are EXHAUSTED! Someone just threw a towel into the ring
Storm: It's over! Someone threw in the towel!
Deal: It is NOT over! The ref is using the towel to wipe the bloodied faces of both men.
Storm: Oh.
Deal: Kutler still appears to be blinded as he's rubbing his eyes after that eye gouge and wait a minute! Hogar just spotted the chair. He CLOBBERS Kutler and Kutler doubles over and Hogar hits him again! And again! Hogar is hitting releasing YEARS of PENT UP RAGE and FRUSTRATION as he continues to beat on the man while these stunned fans are silenced in disbelief!
Storm: That blood is trickling down Hogar's face again.
Deal: That's a good thing for Kutler because Hogar was going to do some serious damage if he hasn't already. Hogar can't see once again as he wildly swings the chair but doesn't connect. Another swing and the chair goes flying outta the ring, nearly missing the referee! The ref wipes Hogar's face again as well as Kutler's. Hogar can see Kutler lying motionless on the mat. He covers, 1......2.......kickout! How did he kick out after taking all of those chairshots!
Storm: Intestinal fortitude! This is a MUST WIN for him.
Deal: Hogar seems to have Kutler where he wants him. He's setting him up for his figure four leglock finisher!
Storm: But does he have the strength to get it locked in?!
Deal: That's a good question as Hogar is struggling and it doesn't appear that Kutler is even conscious after taking those chairshots, some of them to the head! No doubt that is payback for what Hogar did to him earlier. This may be Hogar's last chance! Can he put SHOCK THE WORLD and put Kutler away?
Storm: Kutler with a KICK TO THE FACE!
Deal: Hogar stumbles back and falls to the mat. Kutler is trying to shake the cobwebs as Hogar pounds his fist on the mat in frustration.
Storm: These fans are at the edge of their seats.
Deal: Kutler and Hogar are both struggling. Hogar and Kutler lock eyes as they lie on the mat and look at each other in disbelief and then anger as they exchange four letter words. Both men are in rough shape and bloodied. Kutler was on his way to an easy win in the early going of this match, but rammed his shoulder into an exposed turnbuckle and that altered the course of this match.
Storm: Kutler had this match won on more than one occasion!
Deal: But he just couldn't end this match without punishing the man. As he said before, his goal wasn't to win, but to humiliate Hogar and now he's risking humiliation himself! Both men are nearly out of gas. It may come down to who wants this more. Kutler crawls over toward Hogar and wraps his hands around Hogar's neck, choking him, as he wrings his neck. He's telling Hogar to quit and Hogar refuses! Kutler with a slap to the face! Hogar tries to return it, but Kutler grabs Hogar's arm and puts him in another one of his patented armbars!
Storm: I'm telling you he is gonna rip that man's shoulder of his socket to pay him back for what happened earlier when Kutler's shoulder hit that exposed turnbuckle!
Deal: Kutler is the one that exposed that turnbuckle to begin with! Kutler is once again ORDERING Hogar to quit but he REFUSES! Hogar is trying to reach over with his other arm but Kutler pulls him away. The ref is asking Hogar if he gives up and the answer is "hell no". This antagonizes Kutler even more as he attempts to strengthen his grip and Hogar reaches the ropes again.
*Kutler: DAMMIT!
Deal: Kutler POUNDS the mat in frustration! He seems to be running out of ideas as if he doesn't know what else to do as he eyes that chair on the outside. Kutler with some elbows to the sternum as he drags Hogar in the middle of the ring. He looks at the cornerpost as if he's pondering going up to the top. He wants to finish this thing.
Storm: Put him in the Krippling Kutler Cross Face!
Deal: I think he wants to knock him unconscious first.
Storm: He wants to give him BRAIN DAMAGE.....something NOT to remember Kutler by.
Deal: Kutler is yelling curse words once again as he ignores the ref's warning and exits the ring. Kutler grabs not one but two chairs and tosses them into the ring. Can the man even make it back into the ring?! He's taken so much punishment and it shows.
Storm: I've never seen him more angry. This match should be OVER and he should be out enjoying the Riyadh night life but here he is, still trying to put away his longtime enemy.
Deal: Kutler slowly makes his way back in. As Hogar rises up, Kutler CLOBBERS him over the head and this crowd is STUNNED! Hogar fell-face-first to the mat! The fans are so quiet you can hear a pin drop!
Storm: Kutler is wrapping each chair around each of Hogar's legs. He wants to end this match.
Deal: He's tried before but couldn't put Hogar away. Can he do it now? He's looking upstairs and this is a high risk maneuver that is GUARANTEED to put Hogar away AND possibly BREAK HIS LEGS if he connects!
Storm: But can he get to the top rope without falling? Can he hit Hogar before Hogar realizes what's happening
Deal: The fans are cheering Hogar on as Kutler heads to the corner and makes the long climb to the top. He makes his way up and Hogar is moving around.
*Kutler: FUCK!
Deal: Kutler is frustrated and he makes his way back down.
*Kutler: I'm gonna break your fucking neck!
Deal: Hogar breaks free from one of the chair and Kutler grabs it and uses it to knock the wind out of Hogar! Kutler is setting Hogar up for a pileriver ONTO THE CHAIR.....but HOGAR WITH A LOW BLOW!
Storm: He cheated!
Deal: It's not like Kutler didn't do the same to him! Kutler is hopping around the ring and Hogar with a small package and handful of tights! 1......2.......NO! Kutler sets Hogar up with a belly to back suplex right onto that chair! 1......2......NO! Hogar kicks out!
*Kutler: STAY THE FUCK DOWN!
Deal: I think Kutler is pondering wrapping that chair around Hogar's neck!
Storm: That's going too far.
Deal: That seems to be the route he's going but the ref is getting in between him and Hogar and Kutler shoves the ref! I don't think that was a good idea! Kutler is now pulling Hogar up and Hogar is swinging at Kutler!
Storm: WHAT THE HELL?!
Deal: The people are starting to count as Hogar somehow manages to catch a second wind and has Kutler backed into the corner! He pounds on Kutler, 4....5....6....7....8....9.....10! And he's STILL wailing on him! Hogar throws Kutler across the ring and HITS HIM WITH A SPEAR! 1.......2.......NO! Kutler kicks out just in the nick of time! Hogar grabs Kutler by the hair and he smashes his face against the mat. Kutler with an elbow to the face! The two men are wrestling on the mat, each trying to gain the upper hand, and now Kutler with a cross face chicken wing!
Storm: Hogar won't quit, but Kutler just cannot sustain the momentum.
Deal: The fans here in Saudi are firmly behind Hogar now. They are cheering him to get out of that chicken wing.
Storm: GIVE IT UP!
Deal: Hogar reaches the ropes and Kutler CANNOT BELIEVE IT!
*Kutler: FUCK!
Deal: Kip Kutler has HAD IT! No matter what he does, he can't seem to put the man away. It was Hogar breathing heavy and now Kutler is breathing heavy and he's FURIOUS! His own anger is handicapping him. Kutler grabs Hogar and FACE SLAM onto the chair!
*Kutler: STAY DOWN MOTHER FUCKER!
Deal: The cover, 1.....2.....kickout! (crowd pops) Hogar REFUSES to stay down. An extremely frustrated Kutler just threw both of the chairs next to Hogar. Kutler has thrown the kitchen sink against the man but he refuses to quit. Kutler leans over and he's trying to apply the ankle lock submission but Hogar is squirming which is adding to Kutler's frustration. Kutler drops a leg onto Hogar's midsection. Kutler grabs the chair and tries to wrap it around Hogar's legs, but Hogar squirms again.
*Kutler: HOLD STILL!
Deal: Kutler picks up the chair and he stops! Kutler nearly fell over in exhaustion as he nearly tripped over Hogar and he's trying to wipe the blood from his eyes. Hogar has been on empty for some time and now it is Kutler who is bordering on empty. Kutler wanted to extend this match in order to make an example out of Hogar and now Kutler is desperately wanting to end this match because he himself is running out of gas. What was once a long shot is now a real possibility. Can Steve Hogar capitalize on Kutler's.....WAIT! Hogar with a small package, 1.....2....3!
Storm: NO! Kutler kicks out!
Deal: Kutler springs up and he just blew a gasket! He's kicking around, trying to find Hogar. Both of these men seem to be blinded. The referee was just handed a towel and he begins to wipe Kutler.....no! Kutler SNATCHES the towel and wipes his eyes! He has a look that can kill in his eyes as he GLARES at Hogar!
Storm: I wouldn't wanna be Hogar!
Deal: Kutler is taking that bloody rag and he's CHOKING Hogar!
*Kutler: GIVE IT THE FUCK UP!
Deal: The fans here are booing Kutler as he continues to choke Hogar with that towel.
(Hogar is gagging and coughing up blood.)
Deal: This is getting out of hand as Kutler continues to choke Hogar. Hogar is NOT moving! The ref is trying to grab ahold of the towel and a LIVID Kutler is staring down the ref! The ref backs away and Kutler makes his way toward the ref! That towel is COVERED in blood and the ref is being backed into the corner. Kutler is admonishing him.
Storm: The ref has had enough! He's yelling at Kutler and they're in a heated argument.
Deal: This is giving Hogar some time to recuperate
Storm: You're assuming there's something left in the tank. Hogar is MOTIONLESS!
Deal: Kutler is threatening the referee, but he's careful not to put his hands on him because he needs that ref to count Hogar's shoulders to the mat. As Hogar has been claiming for weeks, a loss to him can be detrimental to Kutler's career. Kip Kutler is taking a breather as he glares at a motionless and bloodied Steve Hogar.
Storm: Kutler is eyeing those steel chairs. Does he have in mind what I think he has in mind?!
Deal: Kutler grabs a chair and wraps it around Hogar's left leg.
Storm: He's doing it again! Kutler is looking to END this thing.
Deal: The referee is trying to get in the way, but Kutler shoves him! He picks up the other chair and wraps it around Hogar's other leg.
Storm: This is NOT good for Hogar, not at all.
Deal: Kutler is cursing at Hogar as he makes his way up to the top. He's taking his time, can he even make it up there?!
Storm: Look at Hogar! Kutler has all the time in the world.
Deal: The referee is checking on Hogar and Kutler is SCREAMING at the ref to get out of the way! The ref backs off as Kutler reaches the top. If he connects, Hogar's ankles could be broken! Kutler leaps and Hogar moves slightly, but Kutler CONNECTS!
Storm: Did you hear that?! He SNAPPED at least one of Hogar's ankles!
Deal: This crowd is in DISBELIEF! He very well could have snapped at least one of his ankles. Hogar moved at the last second, which might have saved him.
Storm: No, didn't you hear it?! BOTH ANKLES were SNAPPED!
Deal: I don't know but there seems to be some damage there.
Storm: Kutler has had ENOUGH! He's putting Hogar in his Hogar's own finisher, the figure four leglock.
Deal: The referee is asking Hogar if he gives up and he REFUSES! (crowd pops) This INFURIATES Kutler who increases the pressure!
Storm: Hogar is fading out!
Deal: Indeed he is! The ref asks him again and Hogar uses what's left of his strength to shake his head!
Storm: GIVE UP YOU IDIOT! This man will have both of his legs broken if they're not already!
Deal: Kutler is so zapped of energy that he's not even yelling at Hogar to give up. Kutler is wearing himself down! Hogar's shoulders hit the mat, 1.....2......shoulder up! (crowd pops) Hogar is STILL in this thing!
Storm: WHAT THE HELL?!
Deal: There's nothing else Kutler can do but increase the pressure. Hogar's legs are no longer working. There's NOTHING he can do to come back from this. Yet the man still won't give up! Kutler POUNDS the mat with his fist in frustration!
Storm: I think I heard Hogar's other leg snap! He is NOT walking outta this one.
Deal: The referee is lifting Hogar's arm and it drops, he raises it again and it drops, he lifts it again and Hogar's arm is still up as he gives the fans a thumbs up. Kutler sees this and he's beside himself!
*Kutler: GIVE UP MOTHER FUCKER OR I'LL BREAK YOUR NECK!
Deal: Kutler just threatened to break Hogar's NECK!
Storm: Does Hogar even feel anything in his legs?! He must want to end up in a wheelchair like his partner Dan Williams!
Deal: Kutler seems intent in putting him in a wheelchair. Kutler releases the figure four and he POUNDS the mat in FRUSTRATION! His hands are on the side of his head as he wracks his brain, trying to put away Hogar. He's thrown EVERYTHING in his arsenal at the man and he's STILL in the match!
Storm: He's not standing though!
Deal: Kutler is shaking his head in frustration as he stares down Hogar with smoke coming out of his nostrils. Hogar turns himself around and is crawling, but he can't make his way up to his feet. His legs are no longer working! Why doesn't this referee stop the match?!
Storm: You know the rules!
Deal: There are no rules!
Storm: Exactly!
Deal: Kutler appears to be amused at the sight of Hogar crawling toward him, his legs aren't working, Kutler just smirks and shakes his head in disbelief. Kutler stands there as Hogar, who can barely see due to the blood that is covering his eyes, reaches and grabs one of Kutler's ankles. Hogar doesn't have the strength to get himself back up. Or even take down Kutler at this point.
Storm: Put him out of his misery!
Deal: Kutler just stares at Hogar and takes a deep breath, shaking his head. Even he can't believe what he's seeing.
Storm: Put him away!
Deal: Kutler is now setting Hogar up.....for the Kutting Edge! He has some difficulty but HITS IT!
Storm: PIN HIM!
Deal: I don't think he's convinced that Hogar is done as Hogar lies motionlessly on the mat. Kuter puts Hogar in the Krippling Kutler Cross Face!
Storm: There's no getting out of this!
Deal: We've seen him get out of EVERYTHING Kutler has thrown at him, but you may be right. There is no sign of movement as the referee raises Hogar's arm once and it falls, he raises it again, still no movement, one more time, and IT'S OVER!
Storm: FINALLY!
**DING**DING**DING**
Deal: Kutler is NOT letting go!
Storm: Does he even know where he's at?!
Deal: Either he didn't hear the bell or he's VERY angry that Hogar resisted for so long. I don't know which but the referee is tapping his shoulder and now security is in the ring trying to get Kutler off of Hogar. The man is UNCONSCIOUS! LET HIM GO! He better let go or they might reverse the decision!
Storm: I don't think they can.
Deal: Finally, security is able to pull Kutler off of Hogar. And Kutler collapses right next to Hogar. The careers of these two men have been intertwined for many years, dating back to when both were on the same team. One man's career will end tonight and the other will continue his comeback but he has some recovering to do.
Storm: It's a good thing he has some time off, but he'll be fine! By the time RAGE is back up and running next year, his shoulder will be pretty much healed up.
Deal: How do you know that?
Storm: I know!
Deal: Hogar is STILL motionless as paramedics have arrived and there's a stretcher being brought to the ring.
Storm: ONE stretcher.
Deal: That's what I said! The security guards are trying to help Kutler up, but he's brushing them off. He wants nothing to do with them as he walks himself to the corner. Kutler is staring at the fallen Steve Hogar as paramedics work on him. What is that man thinking?!
Storm: He's asking himself why he's not enjoying a steak at the finest restaurant in Riyadh. This was supposed to be a quick 5-10 minute match.
Deal: Rich Mason is at ringside with his entourage as he watches the chaos continue to unfold. They are trying to get Steve Hogar onto the stretcher.
Storm: I bet Kutler would break that stretcher in two, with Hogar on it, if he had the energy for it.
Deal: Obviously he does not. Mason is watching Hogar with his poker face as if he doesn't have any concern for the man.
Storm: How do you know that?!
Deal: Just a wild guess. Kutler is still standing in his corner and yes he is still standing as he will walk away from this as the victor as he watches one of his most hated rivals being moved into an ambulance. The open the doors and Hogar lifts his head as he just regained consciousness. He looks over at Hogar and locks eyes with him. Hogar gives Kutler the middle finger!
(The crowd pops as Kutler smirks)
Deal: And Kutler gives Hogar a middle finger of his own!
(Another crowd pop)
Storm: Is that supposed to be a sign of respect?
Deal: I don't know what it means, but they're putting Hogar into the ambulance as Kutler continues to stare him down as the doors close and the ambulance pulls away.
Storm: I don't think he was convinced that Hogar was done!
Deal: Who can blame him after all that?
*Ring Announcer: The winner of this match is KIP KUTLER!
(The crowd pops as Kutler steps away from the corner and the ref raises his arm in victory.)
Storm: I don't understand these people! They loved him and then they hated him and now they love him again. I can't wait to see how people react to him once he's back in the states!
Deal: Judging by the fans reaction here at MSG, who have watched this match on the big screen, I'm assuming it will be positive.
(Rich Mason approaches Kutler and raises his other arm.)
Deal: Kutler brushes Mason off as if he doesn't want anything to do with him. Mason backs away as his bodyguards step in front of him.
Storm: Rich Mason made Kip Kutler an even wealthier man tonight between that one million dollar and the winner's purse, which is likely just as much. Gotta love that Saudi money!
Deal: Kip Kutler is refusing help is he makes his way out of the ring.
Storm: Kip Kutler is bloodied and he's beaten, but once again proved that he's a warrior and he will be a force to be reckoned with in RAGE next year.
Deal: Steve Hogar's career has officially ended and is being transported to the hospital as we speak. We hope that he is okay and will keep you updated on his condition.
~~~
Stock: Right then, there’s no bloody time for dithering. We’re getting straight on with the bloody action. Next up , the RAGE Scientific bloody Showcase Championship is on the bloody line as Doug Devens defends against Nightwalker! Gordon vs. Nightwalker
Vandessa Deal: What a night so far!
Ricky Storm: 22 years in the making!
Vandessa Deal: Doug Devens won’t just come out here as a champion he will come out here as a conqueror. Double champion!
Ricky Storm: Doug has to be tired, but maybe the stem cells are working! May he hit my boy Kip up for some D-Bol or trenbolone!
Vandessa Deal: Both these competitors represent the same faction, but this match is about personal gain! They have to set the alliance to Daniel Dare aside to achieve their goals and dreams!
Ricky Storm: Let’s head to bloody Lord Robert Stock! That guy is totally loco daddy! He’s an honorary Planet Silverstar member!
Stock: Oi! Still bloody talking here! From Chicago, weighing in at 254 bloody pounds, DOUG DEVENS!
("Ride of the Valkyries" by Wagner plays. Devens stands at the top of the ramp, both championships displayed with quiet arrogance. Thomas Gordon lingers just behind him, hands folded, a satisfied smile on his face like a man watching a long-term investment finally peak.)
Ricky Storm: He beat Scott Grayse earlier tonight with Gordon’s help, let’s be clear about that, but he’s walking into this match already wounded. Two matches. Two belts and now Nightwalker? That’s rough! She is someone you should never overlook especially on one of the grandest stages!
Vandessa Deal: She is Rage's REAL DEAL! She is laser focused on winning here tonight. Yeah, it’s strange seeing Salvation church members facing one another but when it’s for one of the most prestigious titles in wrestling today all bets are off!
Storm: She’s real? Are you for real daddy? She is as fake as your tits!
Vandessa Deal: Idiot! Do all you Storms share one collective brain? Of course you do and it’s damaged! Just sit there and be mute!
Ricky Storm: We are the free folk! We have a pretty sweet time Machine, just ask Ferman, Barnhill or Jennings! Our president JOEY FERMAN of Planet Silverstar is C.O.O. Of UWA!
Vanessa Deal: Crayon crew as Thief Taylor calls them! Just stop talking about them. No one cares! NO ONE CARES!
Robert Stock: His bloody opponent hailing from some bloody quadrant somewhere in bloody hell…..
(A little girl's giggle is heard and then " Out of the darkness hell's queen did call to pain and suffering she brought to them all. Away ran the children to hide in their beds in fear that the devil would chop off their heads". (The little girl giggles again)
Stock: Presenting, the bloody Queen of Hell - NIGHTWALKER!
(At that point the lights go out and fog fills the stage as "Dracula” by Rob Zombie hits a fire ball, shoots out of the stage and turns into Loralie Blackwell . She heads down the ramp to the ring in cat-like strides glaring at the crowd as the non-believers boo her and her followers cheer. She stops at the edge of the stage and snaps her fingers disappearing only to reappear in the middle of the ring and heads to her corner.)
Ricky Storm: Her trickery shows no bounds! I wonder if David Copperfield did his apprenticeship under her tutelage? What about D.B Copper? I swore I saw him at the Dollar Tree in Lima, Ohio! Might have been Tat Tom!
Vandessa Deal: She earned this shot you fool. BOH points. Consistency and she chose him. That tells you everything. She is more focused now than she has been in a long time.
Ricky Storm: Rumor has it that my boy Dougie D lived in a jungle with a crazy tribe that taught him the real meaning of enlightenment, daddy!
Vandessa Deal: Lies! All lies, I swear, I am not paid enough for this!
**DING**DING**
(They circle slowly, neither willing to overcommit. Circling like two gladiators destined for greatness. They are circling while jaw jacking one another. Both competitors circling with their eyes locked on one another. )
Ricky Storm: This is Scientific Showcase rules submissions only. No pinfalls, no knockouts. One mistake, and it’s over.
(The first lock-up is brief and violent. Nightwalker drops level, reaching for Devens’ leg, but Devens sprawls hard and drives her face-first into the mat. He stomps on her.)
Vandessa Deal: That’s veteran instinct. Devens didn’t hesitate; he smothered her.
Ricky Storm: Being from hell and all that darkness I bet she enjoys a little smothering! I know I do!
Deal: Of course you do, you sick freak!
(Devens grinds a forearm across Nightwalker’s face, just enough to hurt, just enough to irritate. Terry Dale warns him. Devens ignores it. They reset. He attempts to try again but Nightwalker strikes faster this time twisting into Devens’ arm and forcing him toward the ropes.)
Ricky Storm: Nightwalker’s not trying to overpower him. She’s trying to out-think him. Doug is a bit older so he could be sun-downing!
(Devens breaks free with a rake of the fingers and immediately snaps on a headlock, dragging Nightwalker to the mat and slowing the pace to a crawl. Gordon nods approvingly from ringside.)
Vandessa Deal: This is Doug Devens’ world right now. This is how he wins he drains you.
Ricky Storm: Plus, Gordon in your corner ain’t a bad thing either! He ain’t eye candy or anything, but you got to be wondering, if you're Nightwalker, when he’s gonna pull some shit, daddy!
(Nightwalker fights up, shoots Devens off the ropes but Devens blocks, yanks her arm over the top rope, and drops his weight onto it.)
Ricky Storm: That arm’s a target now. Everything Devens does from here will be about control.
Deal: He’s trying to wear her down, not a rookie move by any means.
(Back inside, Devens twists the arm again and again, threatening quick armbars, forcing Nightwalker to burn energy escaping instead of attacking. Then suddenly Nightwalker rolls through a transition and snaps on a triangle choke.)
Vandessa Deal: She’s got it! She’s got it locked in!
(The crowd roars as Devens scrambles, stacking her just enough to reach the ropes with his fingertips.)
Ricky Storm: That was close. Too close. Good thing he has a furry red-assed Orangutan's reach!
Deal: That would be a baboon you donkey!
(Gordon jumps onto the apron, barking at Dale, buying Devens precious seconds to recover. Nightwalker snaps. She charges Devens, smashing his head into the corner, kneeing him in the ribs, then dragging him down into a brutal neck crank.)
Vandessa Deal: This is frustration boiling over. Nightwalker feels it slipping.
Ricky Storm: She is mad as a hornet! Her eyes are glowing! Is Lucifer gonna crack the earth and appear from the depths of hell? I hope not, Halloween isn’t for like 10 months!
(Devens bites her hand to break free. Dale scolds him. Gordon waves it off. Nightwalker responds by chopping Devens leg out and stomping directly on the knee before locking in a kneebar.)
Ricky Storm: That’s the same knee he’s been favoring all night!
Vandessa Deal: He bit her!!!!! What the hell!
Ricky Storm: He must have missed catering!
(Devens howls, clawing to the ropes. He barely escapes. Nightwalker is laughing while she creeps forward! She grabs him by the head and suplexes him over. She is quick to her feet and drops a hard elbow. She grinding that elbow into his throat in an attempt to choke him out. Devens flips her over and begins just a flurry of hard rights!)
Vandessa Deal: Deven’s just brawling now!
Ricky Storm: He better pace himself. This ain’t 2010!
(Devens traps Nightwalker during a flurry of rage and cinches in a Crossface, sitting deep and wrenching back with everything he has. He’s reefing on her neck with a good grip. Nightwalker slowly trying to inch her way to the ropes. Doug applies more pressure, slowing her fight.)
Vandessa Deal: This could be it!
(Nightwalker crawls. Inch by inch. Fingertips scraping canvas. Rope break. The crowd applauds both. Nightwalker rolls to the floor. Devens follows but she snaps him forward with a huge clothesline, driving the back of his head into the apron.)
Ricky Storm: That’s vicious! She’s dismantling him! That rattled his brain. He may need a cat-scan!
Vanessa Deal: Step by step she wears him down. She wants this gold!
(Nightwalker attempts to lift him but he pushes her into the guard rail. She is clobbering him. He hits her with a knee raise taking her back. Doug to his feet and suplexes her over taking both competitors down!)
Vandessa Deal: Some old school traditional move sets.
Ricky Storm: Sometimes things that are old become new again. Just like your tits!
Vandessa Deal: Idiot, I swear!
(Nightwalker and Devens are both slow to get up! Nightwalker gets to get her feet and delivers a huge headbutt sending Doug back into the ring apron.)
Ricky Storm: Now that’s using your head, eh!
(She rolls him into the ring, Nightwalker locks in an arm-triangle choke. Devens staggers to his feet and slams her into the corner, but she keeps the hold applied. Then the building loses its god damn mind!)
(“Legendary by Skillet” plays over the loud speaker.)
Vandessa Deal: WAIT!!!!! Hold THE DAMN PHONE! WAIT A SECOND!!!!
Ricky Storm: Someone call my daddy, daddy - ya know!
(Harold Hartley appears on the stage.)
Ricky Storm: You’ve got to be kidding me.
Vanessa Deal: This is crazy!
(Harold looks at Robert bloody Stock and nods.)
Robert Stock: Harold Hartley is cashing in the WHO’S THE DADDY PRIZE. The match is now a triple threat.
(Devens is screaming like he has seen a ghost? He’s holding Terry Dale trying to get his feet. Hartley runs down the ramp and slides into the ring and Nightwalker turns and CRACK.)
Vandessa Deal: NO! NO!
(Hartley levels Nightwalker with a lead pipe, knocking her out cold. He tosses the pipe out of the ring before Terry Dale notices.)
Ricky Storm: This is a robbery!
(Hartley turns to Devens. He charges in blind rage. Hartley sidesteps. Strikes. Drops Devens to the mat.)
Vandessa Deal: Hartley’s been waiting a year for this moment!
(Hartley traps the arm and sinks in The PAINKILLER. Devens fights. Thrashes. Reaches for Gordon.)
Ricky Storm: There’s nowhere to go! That’s a huge DICK MOVE OF THE CENTURY!
Vandessa Deal: He’s trying to break his arm!
Ricky Storm: Pay back is a bitch daddy!
(Deven’s is fighting it. He is screaming in pain. Terry Dale is down asking Deven’s if he taps! He shakes his head no! He’s frothing at the mouth while gasping from the pain.)
Vanessa Deal: He’s gonna break his damn arm!
Ricky Storm: I can’t wait for the pop crack rice crispy sound! Pay back is a real super bitch daddy!
(Devens taps. The pain was too severe and The bell rings.)
**DING**DING**DING**
Stock: Your bloody WINNER! - HAROLD HARTLEY!!!
Vandessa Deal: HAROLD HARTLEY HAS DONE IT!
(Hartley rises as the crowd explodes. He takes the Scientific Showcase Championship the same one Deven’s took from him long ago. Hartley flips Devens off. Nightwalker glares from the corner, fury burning through the haze.)
Ricky Storm: Nightwalker was robbed. Devens was humbled. And Harold Hartley just rewrote history. Hartley walks up the ramp, championship reclaimed, while chaos and anger linger behind him.
Vandessa Deal: This wasn’t just a match, Ricky. This was a reckoning.
Ricky Storm: LEDGENDARY LIKE ONLY RAGE CAN PROVIDE!
Deal: Okay RAGE fans it all comes down to this, the main event of Year 22. After a year long Bouts Of Honor competition that saw Team Cage come out victorious and giving the advantage to the challenger in this match. RAGE World Champion Daniel Dare will defend his title against his long time rival Cage in the FEAR FACTORY which will take place inside of the CATHEDRAL in Chicago, Illinois, home of none other than the Hardcore Holy Roller himself the Saint, who is currently in TCW, another long time rival of Dare and the same can be said of Cage, who will also be the SPECIAL REFEREE! I can’t believe what we are about to see!
Storm: Neither can I! This is going to be INSANE!
Deal: Insane doesn’t even begin to cover it! The fans here in Madison Square Garden will be watching it on RAGE-Vision as there are cameras set up all over the Cathedral to capture the action to make sure none of the fans here in New York City or watching at home miss a second of what will be an unquestionably dangerous and violent match!
Storm: It should be noted that there will be NO ONE ELSE inside the Cathedral except for Cage, Dare, and the Saint and one can only imagine what waits for them inside! No members of Team Dare or the Salvation Church. No members of Team Cage. Just those three inside the Cathedral, with Chicago firefighters and paramedics standing by outside the property for when the match ends, which is now the focal point of the Fear Factory match inside the home of the man who created it all the way back in 2017 while he was the RAGE World Champion which was an absolutely epic match. In fact the Saint loved the match so much he even brought it to TCW with him back in 2022!
Deal: The Saint won both of those matches, while we saw Jerry Root win in 2018 and Gemini prevail in 2019 here in RAGE so this will be only the FIFTH TIME this match will be used in either fed as it is so dangerous, so mind altering, both feds agree that it should be used SPARINGLY and ONLY in extreme situations and there is no situation more extreme than the BLOOD FEUD between Daniel Dare and Cage!
Storm: These two have been going after each other for YEARS and now they have a chance to finally settle this in what will be maybe the most challenging match of their careers. Cage won the right to pick the stipulation to this match and he decided on the Fear Factory as he doesn’t just want to beat Dare, he wants to push him to his physical and mental limit while at the same time hoping to walk out of the Cathedral as the new RAGE World Champion.
Deal: Cage has been obsessed with taking down Dare and the Salvation Church and now he finally gets Dare, in what is his last chance to fight for the RAGE World Championship, one on one in an environment Cage thinks favors him and a match he says is right up his alley and with this being his last chance at taking down Dare, Cage is swinging for the fences with this pick. But while Cage clearly knows what he is doing and what he is getting in for, we can’t forget the man he is facing is Daniel Dare. He has seen it all, done it all, and will not be intimidated by this match no matter how dangerous or torturous it may seem.
Storm: Let’s not forget Dare and the Salvation Church spent over a year inside of the Cathedral after they were gifted it by Mason International after the Saint’s controversial departure from the business last summer. They used it as their home, their base of operations, and remade it in their image while they were there. And during that time they got to know every room, every hallway, every corner in the Cathedral so while Cage may think he has Dare backed into a corner, Dare spent a long time inside the Cathedral and with his knowledge of the layout of the Cathedral, there are those who feel Cage made a rash decision picking the Cathedral as the location and that he might have accidentally handed Dare the advantage without realizing it.
Deal: That is an excellent point as Dare took great pleasure in revamping the Cathedral in his image while the Salvation Church occupied it which they did until the Miracle Marathon when the Saint defeated Dare to become the RAGE World Champion and reclaim ownership of the Cathedral. Dare was able to regain the championship at Hell’s Holiday bringing us to this moment now where two of the sport's most bitter rivals finally get to settle their issues in what might be the final encounter between them. But we would not be doing our job if we didn’t discuss the man who will be officiating this match taking place inside HIS HOME and that is none other than the Saint.
Storm: It would be malpractice if we didn’t discuss him or his history with both of these men. Everyone knows about the wars waged between the Saint and Daniel Dare over the years. They have spent nearly THREE DECADES inflicting ungodly pain and suffering on each other in the feud that was standard bearer every other feud in this sport has been compared to. It was the first feud EVER inducted into the Hall Of Fame and even during “down times” when they are not actively battling each other, there is still a hate between them that will never die no matter how much time passes.
Deal: They don’t call Saint vs. Dare the Feud of Feuds for nothing as they have been in some of the bloodiest, most violent and historic matches this sport has ever seen. With all of that said, while many feel the Saint being the special referee for this match gives Cage the advantage, there are those who feel differently because while many people focus on the Saint’s hatred of Dare, let’s not forget that the Saint also has had a long and violent history with Cage.
Storm: They have engaged in some of the most brutal matches the sport has ever seen and while neither of them hate each other like they hate Dare, to say they are friends would be considered a massive case of misinformation because there is no love lost between Cage and the Saint either.
Deal: Throw in the fact that Cage and Dare are fighting inside THE SAINT’S HOME, a home he spent a year trying to get back and several months renovating when he did, no thanks to Cage’s use of a blow torch while he was “helping” clean the Cathedral up, something that did not sit well with the Saint. Word is while any weapon is in play for this match, word is the Saint put in the contract when asked to ref this match nothing flammable would be used in this match, as well as that RAGE would foot the bill for any part of his home that gets damaged or destroyed during this match. Some say it was the Saint just trying to squeeze a few extra dollars out of RAGE just because he could, but he also knows that by agreeing to let the Fear Factory take place inside of his home there is a good chance it will not look exactly the same when it’s done.
Storm: For his sake I hope he has a good contractor on speed dial because he is going to need it when it’s done! In addition to all the insanity and blood shed we are going to witness, both Cage and Dare are going to have to face their greatest fear if they hope to win this match. No pinfalls will be counted for a wrestler who hasn’t faced his fear so even if your opponent drops dead with no chance of kicking out, if you haven’t faced your fear yet the Saint won’t even consider making the count!
Deal: Both of these men know that and are ready to face whatever fear they have to take down the other, and knowing what type of men Cage and Dare, we can only imagine what kind of fear they could possibly have!
Storm: I shudder to think what could possibly scare these two!
Deal: I don't know what it could be but we are close to finding out as Stock is in the ring ready for the announcements!
Stock: LADIES AND BLOODY GENTLEMEN! OUR NEXT MATCH IS THE MAIN BLOODY EVENT OF YEAR 22 AND IS THE FEAR FACTORY MATCH THAT IS TAKING PLACE INSIDE THE SAINT'S BLOODY CATHEDRAL IN CHICAGO, ILLINOIS AND IS FOR THE RAGE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP!
(Crowd pops LOUDLY)
Stock: INTRODUCING FIRST, THE SPECIAL REFEREE! HE IS A HALL OF BLOODY FAMER AND ONE OF THE GREATEST BLOODY WRESTLER'S OF ALL TIME! HE IS THE HARDCORE HOLY ROLLER ….. THE SAINT!
(GOAT by the Cult plays bringing a deafening roar from the fans as the Saint, thanks to the cameras inside the Cathedral, appears on the RAGE-Vision. He makes his way to a wrestling ring set up in the basement gym of the Cathedral. He is wearing a referee’s shirt with the word GOAT on the back. He looks into the camera to acknowledge the fans back in New York who continue to cheer loudly.)
Stock: NOW INTRODUCING THE BLOODY CHALLENGER! FROM MESA, ARIZONA… WEIGHING 225 POUNDS, HE IS A MULTI-TIME HALL OF BLOODY FAMER… THIS… IS… CAGE!!!
(The fans erupt into deafening cheers as they see Cage make his way into the ring in the basement gym. Cage points at the camera to acknowledge the fans then goes about getting ready for the match.)
Stock: NOW INTRODUCING THE CHAMPION! HE IS THE LEADER OF THE SALVATION BLOODY CHURCH AND CALLS HIMSELF THE MESSIAH OF WRESTLING! HE WEIGHS IN AT 300 BLOODY POUNDS AND HAILS FROM TO HELL AND BACK! THE RAGE WORLD CHAMPION …. DANIEL DARE!
(Dare makes his way towards the ring in the basement gym of the Cathedral while the fans back in. New York City boo him LUSTILY as he says a few incendiary words into the camera before stepping into the ring.)
*CAMERA VIEW ON TELEVISION SWITCHES TO DIRECTLY INSIDE THE CATHEDRAL*
Deal: They are inside the ring in the basement gym of the Cathedral as we now switch to the view inside of the Cathedral where the action is about to take place. Even though they are all the way out in Chicago we can feel the tension all the way out here in New York! The Saint calls Cage and Dare to the middle of the ring and is giving them both last second instructions!
Saint: Alright you two, PAY ATTENTION to what I’m about to say because I’m only going to say it once and I WILL NOT REPEAT MYSELF! This is the FEAR FACTORY but it is also MY HOUSE! I didn’t wait a year to get the Cathedral back and then agree to let you two fight it out inside MY HOME without a few assurances from RAGE beforehand.
This IS an anything goes match, weapons are allowed, and in fact encouraged, and ANYTHING is fair game to be used. HOWEVER, I want you to keep in mind that thanks to a clause in my contract that RAGE agreed to, IF YOU BREAK IT YOU BOUGHT IT! So feel free to use whatever you want, but remember if you break it, the money is coming out of YOUR PAYCHECK NO QUESTIONS ASKED!
Deal: The Saint isn’t playing about that!
Saint: ALSO, since this is the Fear Factory, if you want to win you must FACE YOUR FEAR! Any pinfall or submissions without facing your fear first will be IGNORED so I strongly advise both of you face your fears as soon as possible to speed the proceedings along. Falls also can take place ANYWHERE inside the Cathedral on OR outside. As long as it's only Cathedral grounds, it's good. The ONLY rule I have tonight is that while weapons are in fact allowed, NOTHING FLAMMABLE IS ALLOWED! And we all know why that is …. CAGE.
Cage: IT WAS ONE ROOM!
Saint: IT WAS A BIG ROOM! I DID allow both of you to place weapons at random locations in the Cathedral as I damn well this fight isn’t staying inside this ring. Only you two know where you placed them so use them at will and while I am strictly enforcing my NO FIRE RULE, feel free to spill as much blood as you want because that cleans up much easier than fire. No thanks to Cage.
Cage: Just let it go already!
Saint: I REFUSE TO LET IT GO! YOU ALMOST BURNED DOWN THE WHOLE DAMN PLACE! Also there is one room on the main floor that is sealed off and OFF LIMITS and you must NOT GO IN THERE OR SOMETHING SERIOUSLY HORRIBLE WILL HAPPEN TO YOU!
Dare: I didn’t agree to that! You can’t tell me what to do, I’M THE MESSIAH AND YOUR BIOLOGICAL FATHER! If I want to go in that room I’M GOING IN THAT ROOM!
Saint: THE HELL YOU ARE! As I said before, MY HOUSE MY RULES so what I say GOES! That being said, enough wasting time, let’s go about the business of you two kicking the shit out each other! RING THE BELL!
**DING**DING**
Deal: The bell has rung and Cage and Dare immediately go at each other! It’s a slugfest from the start with the Saint looking on as Cage and Dare are using each other like a punching bag in the early going!
Storm: They’ve waited all year for this match and now that it’s here they aren’t going to hold back! They are rolling along the ring ropes beating the crap out of each other and it’s only to get more violent from here!
Deal: Cage has Dare backed into the corner and is whaling on him with rights and lefts …. DARE WITH A KICK TO THE NUTS! Cage goes down to his knees and Dare viciously boots him in the head!
Storm: There are no rules so he did it right in front of the Saint knowing there will be no repercussions for doing so!
Deal: Dare smirks at the Saint telling him it’s going to be a short night for him and the easiest paycheck he ever earned and now grabs Cage and CLOBBERS him across the back! He does it again and now he grabs Cage in a front face lock and SWINGS HIM VIOLENTLY ACROSS THE RING!
Storm: Cage sits up grabbing his neck and he might have tweaked something in it when Dare threw him!
Deal: Cage tries to stand up and Dare CLOTHESLINES him and sends him to the mat! He goes to cover Cage, but the Saint just stands in the corner staring at him!
Dare: WHAT ARE YOU DOING? GET OFF YOUR ASS AND MAKE THE COUNT!
Saint: YOU KNOW THE RULES! NOT UNTIL YOU FACE YOUR FEARS! FACE IT AND I’LL COUNT! UNTIL THEN SHUT YOUR MOUTH!
Deal: Dare clearly didn’t like the Saint telling him off, but the rules are clear! No pinfalls or submissions will be counted until a wrestler faces his fear! Dare reluctantly and angrily goes back to Cage who shoots up and catches him with a DROP KICK that sends Dare flying through the ropes out to the floor!
Storm: Landing on the floor is hard enough under normal circumstances but there is NO MAT on the floor in this basement gym so Dare’s landing was rougher than usual!
Storm: Dare gets up slowly trying to shake off the pain …. CAGE WITH A SUICIDE DIVE OVER THE TOP ROPE ONTO DARE!
Deal: And that might be the last we see of the ring in this match! Dare with another rough landing on the concrete floor and now Cage grabs Dare by the hair and begins BASHING HIS HEAD INTO THE FLOOR!
Storm: Dare's head is making a sickening sound as his flesh is repeatedly SLAMMED into the concrete!
Deal: Cage pulls Dare off the floor and now he whips him HEAD FIRST into a nearby weight rack! Dare hits the ground and now Cage grabs a DUMBBELL and goes to BRAIN Dare with it …. Dare moves and Cage slams the dumbbell into the ground!
Storm: Cage stands up and turns to face Dare …. Dare grabs him and throws Cage HEAD FIRST INTO THE MIRROR BY THE WEIGHT RACK!
Deal: The mirror SHATTERS and shards of broken glass are everywhere! The Saint pulls out his cellphone and takes pictures as he's clearly documenting this so he can get reimbursed by RAGE for the damage!
Storm: Cage stands up and there is a HUGE gash on his head from where it hit the mirror! Blood is pouring down his face and it didn't take long for blood to spill tonight in the Fear Factory!
Deal: Dare picks up a glass shard and SLASHES Cage across the back with it! That opens up a huge gash on his back and Cage howls in pain! He drops to his knees and grabs a glass shard himself. Dare moves in on him and Cage STABS Dare in the foot with the glass shard! Now Dare howls like a wounded animal as these two are SLICING AND STABBING each other like maniacs and we’re barely five minutes into the Fear Factory!
Storm: We knew it would be bloody but I didn’t think the blood would come THIS FAST! These two are out to MAIM each other!
Deal: Cage pulls the glass shard out of Dare’s foot and slashes him across the thigh with it! Cage goes to stand up but Dare grabs a dumbbell and SMASHES Cage in the back with it!
Storm: OUCH! That was right in the spine! I can feel Cage’s pain all the way here in New York! That was VICIOUS!
Deal: Cage drops to his knees and tries to get some distance between himself and Dare who runs up and boots Cage in the ribs! Cage rolls over clutching his stomach in pain and Dare has had the advantage most of the early going!
Storm: Dare looks over at the Saint who looks like he just texted a photo of the broken mirror to RAGE management and yells at him to pay attention! The Saint yells back until either one of them faces their fear he doesn't have shit to do and that he should pay attention to Cage instead of him!
Deal: Dare demands to know how is he supposed to face his fear when he doesn’t know where he’s supposed to face it! The Saint yells back that it will happen when it happens and to stop bitching and start fighting!
Storm: Dare did not like that answer!
Deal: Dare does not like when anyone talks back to him! When you call yourself the Messiah of wrestling you think everyone is beneath you! Dare is still carrying that dumbbell and turns back to face Cage who is slowly getting up. Dare charges at Cage and goes to PUNCH HIM WITH THE DUMBBELL …. CAGE.PICKS UP A BENCH AND USES IT AS A SHIELD TO BLOCK THE PUNCH!
Storm: Dare's hand went into the bench with the weight of the dumbbell behind it! He drops the dumbbell and howls in pain as he might have injured his hand! Dare angrily turns towards Cage who grabs Dare by the head and SLAMS his face on the workout bench!
Deal: Dare is rocked and now Cage leaps up on the workout bench and now leaps towards Dare with a HURRICANRANA! OH MY GOD!
Storm: Great move by Cage as it sent Dare crashing into a nearby treadmill! Cage runs over and STOMPS Dare's head into the treadmill and that didn't sound good!
Deal: Cage now STANDS on Dare’s back while he is face down on the treadmill. Cage looks at the control panel and flips on the power switch ….. THE TREADMILL IS MOVING WHILE CAGE IS STANDING ON DARE’S BACK!
Storm: The treadmill is GRINDING Dare’s face while Cage remains on top of him ….. Cage CRANKS up the speed on the treadmill as it continues to grind Darel’s face! CAGE IS USING THE TREADMILL LIKE A BELT SANDER ON DARE’S FACE!
Deal: Cage continues to turn up the speed on the treadmill as Dare growls in pain! Dare is trying to get out of this and now he rolls his entire body onto the treadmill which shoots him off and causes Cage to go FACE FIRST into the control panel! He lands on the treadmill and is shot off of it like Dare was into a nearby wall!
Storm: Dare sits up and sees his reflection in a nearby mirror and sees his face is BRIGHT RED as Cage tried to take his skin off with the treadmill! There’s a huge cut on Dare’s forehead and blood is coming out of it as both men have already been busted open!
Deal: Dare looks at his wound in the mirror and he is FURIOUS! Cage tried to permanently disfigure him with the treadmill and Dare is not going to let that stand! He pulls Cage up by the throat and CHOKE SLAMS HIM ON THE TREADMILL!
Storm: The treadmill is now DESTROYED and unusable thanks to that Choke Slam and the Saint pulls out his cellphone and makes a call to RAYMOND CUCUMBER?
Saint: HEY CUCUMBER? IT’S THE SAINT! YEAH I KNOW I’M SUPPOSED TO BE REFFING THIS MATCH, BUT HAVE YOU SEEN THE MESS THEY’RE MAKING? THEY’RE TEARING SHIT UP LEFT AND RIGHT AND AT THIS RATE I MIGHT NOT HAVE A HOUSE LEFT WHEN THIS IS OVER! SO THAT FEE YOU HAD TO PAY TCW FOR THEM TO AGREE TO LET ME REF THIS MATCH? IT IS NOW DOUBLE! HEY, YOU KNEW MY SERVICES WOULDN’T BE CHEAP, SO IF YOU WANT ME TO CONTINUE TO STAND BACK WHILE THEY DESTROY MY HOME I JUST GOT BACK, YOU WILL PAY THE TAB AND THANK ME FOR IT! THERE’S NO NEED TO BE LIKE THAT, JUST PAY ME WHAT YOU OWE AND WE’LL BE GOOD! I KNEW YOU’D COME AROUND! PLEASURE DOING BUSINESS WITH YOU!
Deal: Dare overheard the Saint call Cucumber and he isn’t happy about him making calls while he’s reffing his match!
Dare: WHAT THE HELL ARE YOU DOING? WHY ARE YOU CALLING CUCUMBER WHEN YOU’RE SUPPOSED TO BE REFFING MY MATCH! WHAT IS WRONG WITH YOU!
Saint: DON’T YOU WORRY ABOUT WHAT I’M DOING, WORRY ABOUT WHAT YOU SHOULD BE DOING BECAUSE WHAT I DO IS MY BUSINESS, NOT YOURS!
Deal: Dare is LIVID at the Saint and is literally SEETHING as he turns back towards Cage who is trying to get out of the wreckage of the treadmill. He gets to his feet and Dare lifts him up for a SUPLEX INTO THE WALL! That cracked some of the plaster and you can see the look on the Saint’s face as he clearly is going to demand more money from RAGE after this!
Storm: I don’t know how much money they had to offer the Saint AND TCW for him to agree to ref this match, but I’m sure it was a LOT!
Deal: Dare pulls Cage up and tries to whip him into the wall again, but Cage reverses it and sends Dare FACE FIRST into the wall and that causes more damage! The Saint is heard saying off to the side that RAGE is going to go bankrupt paying off all this damage as Cage grabs Dare as he steps away from the wall and drills him with a big right! That knocks Dare towards the gym doors and now Cage uses Dare’s head to SMASH OPEN the doors and boots Dare out into the hallway!
Storm: They’re now free to go anywhere in the Cathedral and there’s no telling what damage they might do! Cage runs over and drives a big elbow into the back of Dare’s head and that knocks him to the floor! Cage runs towards him and hits Dare with a MASSIVE DOUBLE STOMP TO THE BACK!
Deal: Cage rolls Dare over and tries to go for the cover and the Saint has to tell him he needs to face his fear first. Cage asks when is that supposed to happen and the Saint tells Cage it will happen when it happens and he’s tired of answering questions! Cage turns towards Dare who reaches up and GOUGES Cage in the eyes! That slows him down and now Dare grabs Cage and throws him into a nearby elevator!
Storm: The Cathedral has elevators? I didn’t know that! This place is more massive than I thought!
Deal: Dare follows Cage in and tackles Cage against the wall! The elevator door shuts behind them and now it’s just Dare and Cage inside the elevator!
Storm: The Saint is still in the basement and now has to catch up to Dare and Cage! We now get the camera view inside the elevator as Dare is beating down Cage!
Deal: Dare SLAMS Cage’s head against the elevator wall and Cage slumps to the ground! Dare knees him in the face and blood from Cage’s open wound SPLATTERS all over the elevator!
Storm: Some of it got on the elevator camera lens! Damn that went everywhere!
Deal: Dare is BRUTALIZING Cage inside the elevator as being in a confined space with Daniel Dare is not anyplace you want to be, not even one of the toughest men in the wrestling industry in Cage!
Storm: Dare is going off on Cage with rights and lefts and is BERATING Cage as he does! He’s telling Cage he should have never come back to RAGE and he is going to cripple him while his family watches!
Deal: Dare is beating Cage to a pulp inside the elevator and Cage may be OUT! Dare sees Cage is defenseless and now holds up his hand! We all know what that means as Dare goes for the TESTICLE SQUEEZE ….
Storm: What the hell! The lights in the elevator WENT OFF! It’s PITCH BLACK IN THERE!
Deal: What the hell is going on! We can hear Dare screaming to turn the lights back on so he can finish beating down Cage, but we can’t see him …. The elevator lights up again and WHAT IS THAT!
Storm: I don’t know it looks like a video of some abandoned building …. Wait a second, that's RAGE HEADQUARTERS! The windows are boarded up and the doors are chained and padlocked! WHAT THE HELL IS THIS!
Voice: WHAT YOU ARE LOOKING IS ALL THAT’S LEFT OF THE WRESTLING PROMOTION KNOWN AS RAGE! WHAT WAS ONCE A PROUD AND THRIVING COMPANY THAT EMPLOYED THE BEST WRESTLERS IN THE WORLD IS NOW NOTHING, BUT A MEMORY AS THE COMPANY WAS FORCED TO CLOSE IT’S DOORS FOREVER AFTER DANIEL DARE LOST THE RAGE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP TO CAGE!
INTEREST IN THE COMPANY PLUMMETED OVERNIGHT, SUBSCRIPTIONS TO ALL RAGE STREAMING SERVICES WERE CANCELED, TICKET SALES CRASHED, MERCHANDISE DIDN’T SELL AND FANS STOPPED WATCHING ENTIRELY OVERNIGHT!
SHORTLY AFTER, ONE WRESTLING PROMOTION AFTER ANOTHER WAS FORCED TO CLOSE IT’S DOORS FOREVER AS WRESTLING DIED THE NIGHT THE MESSIAH LOST!
Storm: WHAT WAS THAT!
Deal: I don’t know, but that was INSANE! It was some sort of apocalyptic vision of the future of the wrestling industry should Dare lose this match!
Voice: DANIEL DARE HAS FACED HIS FEAR!
Deal: The lights in the elevator come back on and we see Dare balled up in the corner in the fetal position rocking back and forth saying “MAKE IT STOP!” Dare’s fear is that the wrestling industry will be no more if he loses to Cage! He’s now faced it and he can now go for the win!
Storm: The elevator finally reaches the next floor and the doors open. Dare quickly gets off the elevator and turns to curse it out saying it should go back to hell where it belongs! He looks over his shoulder and sees the Saint standing just down the hallway who is waiting impatiently for Dare and Cage to resume fighting.
Saint: CONGRATULATIONS YOU FACED YOUR FEAR! NOW CAN WE TRY TO FINISH THIS MATCH WHILE WE’RE STILL IN 2025?
Dare: YOU WEREN’T ON THE ELEVATOR! HOW THE HELL DID YOU GET UP HERE SO FAST?
Saint: SECRET PASSAGES, THEY’RE ALL OVER THE PLACE, REMEMBER?
Dare: OH YES, THE SECRET PASSAGES! I ALWAYS LOVED THOSE. DID YOU USE THE ONE IN THE SOUTHEAST CORNER?
Saint: OF COURSE I DID. IT’S THE QUICKEST WAY HERE FROM THE BASEMENT.
Dare: I ALWAYS LOVED THAT PASSAGE, MADE MOVING AROUND THIS PLACE SO MUCH EASIER.
Saint: IT’S ONE OF MY FAVORITE THINGS ABOUT THE CATHEDRAL. BY THE WAY YOU MAY WANT TO LOOK OUT.
Dare: LOOK OUT? LOOK OUT FOR WHAT ….
Deal: CAGE EXPLODES OUT OF THE ELEVATOR AND TACKLES DARE INTO A NEARBY TABLE! A vase that was on the table falls off and shatters on the floor!
Cage: OH SHIT! I AM SO SORRY ABOUT THAT!
Saint: DON’T BE! THAT IS A VASE DARE LEFT BEHIND WHEN I KICKED THE SALVATION CHURCH OUT OF HERE! IT’S EXPENSIVE AS HELL BUT IS ALSO AN EYESORE SO YOU DID ME A FAVOR?
Dare: IS THAT MY VASE FROM THE MING DYNASTY FROM CHINA? I WAS WONDERING WHERE I LEFT THAT! IT’S A PRICELESS ANTIQUE!
Saint: NOT ANYMORE!
Dare: CAGE YOU BASTARD! YOU OWE ME A MILLION DOLLARS!
Cage: I THOUGHT YOU SAID IT WAS PRICLESS!
Dare: I JUST PUT A PRICE ON IT AND IT’S A MILLION DOLLARS!
Cage: GOOD LUCK GETTING IT FROM ME!
Deal: Dare explodes into a blind rage and TACKLES Cage to the floor! Dare POUNDS him in the head with a Double Axe Handle, but now Cage MULE KICKS Dare off of him and sends Dare HEAD FIRST down a nearby stairwell! Dare is sprawled out on a landing several steps down and now Cage HURLS himself over the railing and lands on Dare with a SPLASH!
Storm: HOLY SHIT! Cage damn near hurled himself to his death, but fortunately for him he landed on Dare! Blood splattered all over the wall and the Saint is going to have a hell of a time cleaning this up when this match is over!
Deal: You couldn’t pay me enough to help clean up this mess! Cage goes to cover Dare, but quickly stops as he remembers he still hasn’t faced his fear! He pulls Dare up and looks like he is setting him up for the THUNDER CAGE …. Dare blocks it and catches Cage with a HEAD BUTT! That slows Cage down and now Dare lifts Cage up and POWER BOMBS CAGE OFF THE STAIRWAY TO THE FLOOR BELOW!
Storm: Fortunately for Cage there was a table at the bottom of the stairway to break his fall and I say fortunately with a heavy dose of Silverstarian sarcasm because Cage is in a heap!
Deal: I don’t know WHY there would be a table at the bottom of a stairwell, but knowing the Saint he put it there hoping something like this would happen! Dare moves down the stairs as quickly as he can and throws himself on top of Cage for the cover! Now the Saint can count and we get 1 …. 2 …. CAGE KICKS OUT!
Storm: Cage survived that brutal fall from the stairwell to the floor below that sent him through the table, but that is not something you want to try to survive more than once! And Cage has to hope he can face his fear soon because right now he is at a distinct disadvantage in this match!
Deal: Dare wanted that pin, but now he knows he can tee off on Cage and doesn’t have to worry about suffering a pin or being made to tap out as Cage still needs to face his fear. Dare pulls Cage up and heaves him into the Saint’s living room! Cage gets up and Dare sends him HEAD FIRST INTO THE SAINT’S LARGE SCREEN TELEVISION!
Storm: The Saint puts his hand over his eyes and starts shaking his head, muttering to himself why the hell did I agree to this and that Cucumber owes him big time!
Deal: Cage is laid out on the floor and now Dare tries to PUSH THE LARGE SCREEN TELEVISION ON TOP OF CAGE …. CAGE MOVES AND THE TELEVISION CRASHES ON THE FLOOR!
Storm: The Saint throws his hands up and says to himself I know what I’m demanding RAGE buy for me when this is over! Cage is back to his feet and Dare charges at him …. Cage ducks down and FLIPS DARE OVER WITH A BIG BACK BODY DROP THROUGH THE SAINT’S COFFEE TABLE!
Deal: The coffee table EXPLODED as soon as Dare crashed through it and the Saint is looking down at him as Dare lays in the wreckage of the coffee table!
Saint: YOU KNOW WHAT? I HATED THAT DAMN THING! YOU DID ME A FAVOR! BUT YOU STILL OWE ME A NEW TELEVISION!
Cage: PUT IT ON MY TAB!
Deal: Cage sees Dare laying in a heap as he tries to get out of the mess that was once the Saint’s coffee table. Cage goes to move in on him …. THE FLOOR OPENS UP UNDERNEATH CAGE AND HE FALLS INTO IT! WHAT THE HELL WAS THAT!
Storm: A TRAP DOOR! IT WAS A TRAP DOOR! WHAT KIND OF LUNATIC HAS A TRAP DOOR IN THEIR LIVING ROOM!
Deal: YOU KNOW WHOSE HOUSE THEY’RE FIGHTING IN RIGHT?
Storm: OH YEAH THE SAINT’S! I forgot about that for a second.
Deal: I’m sure you did, but let’s focus on the fact that a trap door opened up underneath Cage and sucked him deep into the bowels of the Cathedral! We have NO IDEA where the hell Cage just went to …. Wait, I see him!
Storm: I do too! Cage seems to be in a small room SOMEWHERE in the Cathedral, but we don’t know where that room is!
Deal: Cage looks around trying to find a way out but there doesn’t seem to be an exit …. What the hell, the WALLS ARE CLOSING IN!
Storm: The room is SHRINKING and Cage is trapped with nowhere to go! Cage frantically tries to find a way out …. There’s a video playing on the ceiling above! WHAT IS THIS!
Deal: It’s a video of Cage’s wife Meg and his children Rowan and Liz! They are sitting around a table with an open space for Cage and crying how he left them behind because he cared more about RAGE and beating Daniel Dare than them!
Storm: Cage is locked on this video as now it shows him as a young child after the passing of his sister, talking about how alone he feels without her, and how he became a ghost to his parents as he left them feeling alone as well!
Deal: Now we’re hearing a voice …. It’s the doctor telling him he has a brain tumor and Cage debating treatment for it!
Storm: Now it’s him snapping out of it and saying he will do it after he fights Dare because he refuses to leave the people he cares about alone!
Deal: The voice overs stop and the video shuts off as the walls continue to close in on Cage! He continues to look for a way out, but there is none as the walls are about to FLATTEN HIM ….
Storm: Another trap door opens up underneath and Cage SLIDES out of the room just as the walls were about to close around him!
Deal: Cage looks around, panicked and sweating, trying to make sense of what just happened!
Voice: CAGE HAS FACED HIS FEAR!
Deal: It was his FEAR! CAGE FACED HIS FEAR! Both men have faced their fear and now the Fear Factory is ON!
Storm: Cage exhales a sigh of relief and now tries to navigate his way back to Dare inside the Cathedral!
Deal: Cage is making his way down a hallway of sorts and comes across a door. He kicks it open and goes through where he finds himself standing in front of Dare again! Where the hell did that first trap door take him and how he did end up back here so fast!
Storm: It has to be one of those secret passages the Saint mentioned earlier!
Deal: It has to be because no other explanation makes sense! Both Cage and Dare, bloodied, bruised and still itching to wage war with each have both faced their fears and now the Fear Factory is in full swing!
Storm: The Saint is standing at the end of the hallway watching Cage and Dare stare each other down and he actually looks pleased!
Saint: YOU HAVE BOTH FACED YOUR FEARS NOW THIS IS ANYONE’S MATCH TO WIN! NOW STOP STANDING AROUND AND LET’S DO THIS ALREADY!
Deal: Neither Cage or Dare have to be told twice as just like they did at the start of the match they charge at each other and start beating the hell out of each other! Dare grabs a nearby chair and SMASHES Cage with it! Cage responds by grabbing a painting off the wall and SMASHING IT over Dare’s head!
Storm: They are throwing each other into the wall of the hallway as they continue to batter each other senseless! Dare throws Cage through a door and he ends up in the first floor bathroom! Dare follows him in and throws Cage into the bathtub! He has his hands around Cage’s throat and is CHOKING HIM while Cage claws at his face to break free!
Deal: Dare sees the faucet and turns it on and now water is filling the bathtub! Dare tries to shove Cage’s head under the faucet like he’s trying to WATERBOARD HIM!
Storm: Worse than that I think Dare is trying to DROWN HIM! The tub is filling with water around Cage’s head and Dare has Cage’s head UNDER WATER! DARE IS TRYING TO DROWN CAGE!
Deal: I know this is a no rules match, but I don’t think that includes DROWNING your opponent! Cage is under water trying to fight out but he can’t get his head above water! The Saint has seen enough and is now trying to PULL Dare off of Cage! Dare is REFUSING to let go as he is trying to put Cage away LITERALLY!
Storm: The Saint has his arm around Dare’s neck trying to pull him away from Cage as he says killing your opponent isn’t part of the deal and he’s not going to have someone die in his home!
Deal: The Saint FINALLY pries Dare off of Cage and shoves him back so he can check on him! Cage isn’t moving as his head was under water for a long time! The Saint is checking his pulse and he turns white as a ghost! He says Cage isn’t breathing …. The Saint says Cage is …. He can’t finish his thought ….
Storm: The Saint says Cage is DEAD! Daniel Dare drowned Cage and KILLED HIM!
Deal: NO! NO! This can’t be happening! This has gone too far! It has gone TOO DAMN FAR!
Storm: The Saint looks at Dare who seems totally unbothered by this! He doesn’t care that he just DROWNED CAGE and KILLED HIM!
Deal: The Saint looks up at Dare with pure ANGER in his eyes and begins screaming in his face! He’s screaming that Dare took things too far and now Cage is dead in his bathtub!
Storm: I can’t believe what I’m seeing here! Dare just KILLED CAGE! HE KILLED HIM!
Deal: Cage has been accused of having a death wish in the past, but I don’t think this is what he had in mind! The Saint exits the bathroom saying he needs to call the authorities while Dare looks unconcerned and somewhat PROUD of what he did!
Storm: How can he be proud of THAT! He just killed a man! This is SICK!
Deal: Dare turns his back to the body of Cage and yells at the Saint that he’s not going to help him clean up the body!
Storm: What is wrong with him! That is MESSED UP!
Deal: Dare is now CACKLING HYSTERICALLY as he says this means he wins …. CAGE IS RISING FROM THE BATH TUB! WHAT THE HELL!
Storm: OH MY GOD! CAGE IS A ZOMBIE NOW AND HE’S HUNGRY FOR HUMAN FLESH!
Deal: HE’S NOT A ZOMBIE! HE’S ALSO NOT DEAD! But just like a HORROR MOVIE VILLAIN who won’t stay dead when you thought he was done, I'm going with Jason Voorhees of Friday The 13th when he rises out of Crystal Lake, Cage steps out of the bathtub and now is walking towards Dare!
Storm: Cage looks POSSESSED right now! I’m scared!
Deal: Silence you big baby! Dare still thinks Cage is done for and he has no idea that Cage is ALIVE and on his feet! Dare is still cackling like a hyena to himself as Cage grabs him and spins Dare around to face him!
Storm: Dare’s jaw hits the floor as he can’t believe Cage is alive …. CAGE TACKLES DARE AND BEGINS WHALING ON HIM!
Deal: Dare is trying to cover up but Cage has gone FULLY FERAL as he pummels Dare like a madman! A few minutes ago we thought Cage was DEAD and now he’s beating the shit out of Dare which begs the question was that a RUSE between him and the Saint to fool Dare!
Storm: I don’t know and I doubt either of them will admit to it, but it sure smells that way to me!
Deal: It doesn’t matter now as Cage is PUMMELING Dare! He pulls Dare off the floor and throws him HEAD FIRST INTO THE TOILET! Cage puts Dare’s head on the toilet seat and begins SLAMMING THE LID UP AND DOWN ON IT! He now sticks Dare’s head into the toilet and FLUSHES IT ON HIM! I hope for Dare’s sake that the toilet was empty!
Storm: Cage pulls Dare up and hurls him into the hallway and Dare slams into the wall! Dare bounces back towards Cage who drops him with a FACE SLAM! Cage covers him and gets 1 …. 2 …. DARE KICKS OUT!
Deal: That is Cage’s first attempt at a pinfall after facing his fear, and now it’s all about who can put the other away! Cage grabs Dare by the hair and throws him head first into the kitchen! Dare slams into the dishwasher and Cage runs towards him with a RUNNING KNEE …. DARE MOVES AND CAGE CRASHES INTO THE DISHWASHER!
Storm: Dare opens up the dishwasher while Cage clutches his knee! Dare grabs a plate and SMASHES it over Cage’s head! Cage staggers as Dare grabs a broken piece from the plate he just destroyed and CUTS Cage across the stomach!
Deal: Cage doubles over as that cut deep, now Dare grabs Cage by the leg and places it across the open dishwasher …. DARE SLAMS IT SHUT ON CAGE’S LEG! Cage hits the ground writhing in pain and now Dare picks him up for a DEATH VALLEY DRIVER ON THE KITCHEN COUNTER!
Storm: Cage rolls off to the floor and now Dare covers him! 1 …. 2 …. CAGE KICKS OUT! Dare yells at the Saint saying it was a slow count and the Saint tells Dare maybe if he didn’t move in slow motion he might have gotten the pin!
Deal: Dare is known for trying to intimidate the officials but he isn’t going to intimidate the Saint. That isn’t going to stop him from arguing though and he is making his point known loudly!
Storm: The Saint is making his point just as loudly as these two were MADE to argue with each other!
Deal: The Saint isn’t having it with Dare and says if he wants another round with him they can set a time and place in 2026 but for now he needs to focus on Cage! Dare angrily turns around to face Dare …. CAGE SMASHES HIM OVER THE HEAD WITH A BLENDER!
Storm: Dare DROPS like he was shot as Cage BRAINED him with that blender! Glass is everywhere and I think some of it is wedged in Dare’s skull! Cage moves in, hobbling on one leg and PULLS himself up on the kitchen counter! He stands over Dare and LEAPS OFF FOR AN ELBOW SMASH!
Deal: I don’t know if he leaped off or fell off because his weakened leg couldn’t support his weight! Either way he pulled it off and Cage covers him again! 1 …. 2 …. DARE KICKS OUT!
Storm: Close call for Dare as Cage nearly got him! Dare stands up and Cage drills him with an upper cut! Another one and Dare is reeling! Cage goes to follow up but Dare lashes out with a kick to Cage’s wounded knee and Cage drops like a rock!
Deal: Dare drags Cage towards the dining room pummeling him as he does! Dare picks up Cage and SLAMS Cage on top of the dining room table! Dare climbs up on the dining room table and lifts Cage up for a MESSIANIC PILEDRIVER THROUGH THE DINING ROOM TABLE! HOLY SHIT!
Storm: That table isn’t like the ones you see at a RAGE arena, this a THICK TABLE and dare just obliterated it with Cage’s head!
Deal: Cage is writhing around in pain like a fish out of water, holding his neck which Dare tweaked earlier in the match! Dare now covers Cage and here’s the count! 1 …. 2 …. CAGE KICKS OUT IN TIME!
Storm: Dare can’t believe he didn’t get it! Dare pulls Cage up and prepares for a POWER BOMB …. Cage BACK FLIPS him over and Dare lands on debris from the broken table! Cage now wraps his left arm around Dare’s neck and begins PUMMELING him on the top of his skull with his right!
Deal: Cage is POUNDING those shards of glass from the blender stuck in Dare’s head deeper into his flesh and blood is streaming down his face! Dare reaches back and JAMS his thumb into Cage’s eye and Cage lets go! He stands up and Dare gets back to his feet. Dare moves towards him and Cage quickly responds with a SUPER KICK! It sends Dare’s head into the wall and he hits the floor! Cage covers him and gets 1 …. 2 …. DARE KICKS OUT IN TIME!
Storm: Another close call for Dare, but he’s still alive! Cage can’t believe he didn’t get it and goes to follow up, but Dare catches him with a big right hook! Cage fires back and now they are brawling down the main hallway of the Cathedral!
Deal: The punches are flying fast and furious …. Wait a second there’s that room the Saint was talking about earlier!
Storm: The one he said they are not allowed to enter or bad things would happen?
Deal: That’s the one! It has a big KEEP OUT sign plastered on it and Cage and Dare are fighting right towards it! The Saint is telling them to avoid that room or they will both be sorry, but good luck getting them to listen while they are beating the shit out of each other!
Storm: Cage nails Dare with a big right and that staggers Dare! He fires back and catches Cage in the jaw! That has Cage reeling but he quickly snaps out of it and TACKLES DARE INTO THE DOOR OF THE FORBIDDEN ROOM!
Deal: They literally busted open the door to that room and they both went flying inside! The Saint screams “NOW YOU DID IT!” and follows them inside! The Saint SLAMS the door shut and locks it behind him! He looks at them and yells “YOU DIDN’T LISTEN NOW YOU’RE GOING TO GET IT!
Storm: Who knows what that could mean! I’m looking around the room and I don’t see anything unusual except that it’s poorly lit. I don’t see the big deal ….
Deal: A large television at the end of the room lights up and a video starts to play! What the hell is this!
(Video of horror directors Rob Zombie and Uwe Boll plays on the screen.)
Narrator: TODAY AT THE ACADEMY FOR HORROR MOVIE GREATNESS, WE HONOR VISIONARY DIRECTOR UWE BOLL WITH THIS AWARD FOR LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT IN THE HORROR GENRE!
Cage: NOOOOOOOO! UWE BOLL SUCKS! MAKE IT STOP!
Narrator: WE ALSO HONOR ROB ZOMBIE WITH THE AWARD FOR THE GREATEST REBOOT OF A HORROR MOVIE FOR HIS VISIONARY REMAKE OF HALLOWEEN!
Cage: THIS IS TOO MUCH! TURN IT OFF RIGHT NOW!
Deal: Cage is LOSING HIS MIND as anyone who knows Cage knows he DESPISES Uwe Boll and he wanted to personally track down Rob Zombie and kick his ass for how he BUTCHERED the Halloween remake! Seeing this has to be TORTURE for Cage!
Storm: That video stops and now one starts playing of Daniel Dare dressed like ELVIS at a Karaoke contest …. SINGING?
*Dare on video: MY HEART WILL GO OOOOOOOOOOOONNNNNNNN!
Deal: Dear God it’s a video of Dare singing a CELINE DION SONG! I will never will get this image out of my mind!
Dare: THIS IS SLANDER! THIS IS AI GENERATED SLANDER! MUSIC IS NOISE AND I SURE AS HELL WOULD NEVER SING A CELINE DION SONG! TURN THIS OFF!
Deal: The Saint warned them not to go into this room! This is some sort twisted play on fears they both might have and it appears to be working as the Saint is engaging in EMOTIONAL CRUELTY towards both Cage and Dare!
Storm: They are both sweating profusely as this is clearly some form of torture by the Saint who set this room up just for them!
Deal: I guess he figured if they are going to fight in and destroy his house he is going to find a way to amuse himself in the process ….
(Another video plays and it shows Horror In The High Desert director Dutch Marich.)
Marich: Hi, Horror In The High Desert fans! It’s me, Dutch Marich, and I want to thank you all for enjoying the movies, especially the last one, Majesty. But I recently had an epiphany and realized I HATE making horror movies! So I am announcing I am officially CANCELLING Part Five of the Horror In The High Desert series and going back to my first love, making documentary movies about the greatest Olympic sport of all time …. CURLING!
Cage: NO! DAMN YOU SAINT! THIS ISN’T FUNNY! YOU’VE GONE TOO FAR …. I THINK I’M GOING TO BE SICK!
Deal: Cage is down on all fours DRY HEAVING as the idea of Horror In The High Desert Part Five not being made is too much for him to handle!
Storm: Now ANOTHER video is playing on the television! What else could we see!
Deal: It looks like a government official making a speech? What in the world is going on!
Government official: Today, for the first time in history, the House Of Representatives UNANIMOUSLY voted to make the production, distribution and consumption of pineapple pizza ILLEGAL! The bill immediately went to the Senate where it passed UNANIMOUSLY and then went to the President’s desk where he immediately signed it and then promised that anyone caught violating this federal law will immediately go to prison for LIFE!
Dare: THIS ISN’T FUNNY SAINT! PINEAPPLE PIZZA IS A GIFT FROM THE GODS AND I REFUSE TO LISTEN TO YOU SULLY IT’S GOOD NAME LIKE THIS!
Deal: Dare is HYPERVENTILATING as this video clearly didn’t sit well with him! A light flicks on near Dare and we see a PINEAPPLE PIZZA on a table waiting for him! Dare immediately rushes over to get himself a slice to calm his nerves! He grabs a slice and we hear a BUZZING SOUND …. The pineapple pizza is attached to an ELECTRO SHOCK MACHINE! Dare is being ZAPPED with electricity while he holds the slice but he STILL EATS IT! Damn this man loves his pineapple pizza!
Storm: Even while he’s being shocked with electricity! The Saint has always said enjoying pineapple pizza was a sign of mental illness and he may be on to something!
Deal: Dare finishes the slice and flips off the Saint when he’s done! Neither he or Cage are happy with him right now!
Cage: WHAT THE HELL IS WRONG WITH YOU SAINT! THIS IS TOO MUCH!
Dare: YOU ARE A SICK MAN SAINT! YOU HEAR ME? YOU ARE SICK?
Saint: YOU GUYS WANT SICK? I’LL GIVE YOU SICK!
Deal: The Saint has a box and pulls out what appears to be noise cancelling headphones? Why the hell is the Saint putting on noise cancelling headphones?
Storm: The Saint pulls what appears to be a remote out of his pocket. He points it towards something and clicks a button. MUSIC starts to play …. Oh God Saint you didn’t. PLEASE TELL ME YOU DIDN’T!
Music: I JUST WANT YOU FOR MY OWN …. MORE THAN YOU COULD EVER KNOW …. MAKE MY WISH COME TRUE …. ALL I WANT FOR CHRISTMAS IS YOU!
Deal: DAMN IT HE DID! The Saint is TORTURING Cage and Dare with the most annoying, obnoxious, overplayed holiday song, ALL I WANT FOR CHRISTMAS BY MARIAH CAREY! THIS IS INHUMAN!
Cage: SAINT YOU SON OF A BITCH! THIS IS DEPRAVED EVEN FOR YOU!
Dare: MUSIC IS NOISE AND THIS IS THE NOISIEST NOISE I’VE EVER HEARD! I HATE YOU SAINT!
Saint: WHAT’S THAT? I CAN’T HEAR EITHER OF YOU! DAMN THESE NOISE CANCELLING HEADPHONES WORK GREAT! THEY WERE EXPENSIVE, BUT WORTH EVERY PENNY!
Deal: Cage and Dare are both covering their ears screaming bloody murder and who can blame them as the Saint has piped in Mariah Carey’s GOD AWFUL Christmas song to torture them! This is sick! Twisted! And I think this violates the part in the United States Constitution that outlaws CRUEL AND UNUSUAL PUNISHMENT as NO ONE likes this song!
Storm: Speak for yourself, I think it’s kinda catchy! ALL I WANT FOR CHRISTMAS …. IS YOU!
Deal: YOU NEED HELP! Cage and Dare have their ears covered and are screaming at the Saint to turn the song off and of course the Saint decides to TURN UP THE VOLUME! Cage and Dare now go to the door and are trying to kick it open but the door is LOCKED!
Storm: They are demanding it be open and are kicking at the door trying to break it down! Cage and Dare now both lower their shoulders and BLAST into the door and it opens up! They both go spilling into the hallway and they both look RELIEVED to be out of that room!
Saint: CAGE! DANIEL DARE! YOU HAVE BOTH FACED YOUR FEARS! POORLY! BUT YOU FACED THEM! I HOPE YOU ENJOYED THE SHOW! HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA!
Deal: The Saint is laughing hysterically at what he just put Cage and Dare through and for the first time ever I think Cage and Dare agree with each other as neither of them found this funny! But they don’t have time to worry about that as there is still a match to be won and now the fists start flying AGAIN!
Storm: They are fighting down the hallway and are battering each other against the wall! They have beaten each other half to death this entire time and they still have a lot of fight in them!
Deal: Cage and Dare continue to batter each other and they are making their way towards a GLASS DOOR! Cage and Dare are moving at WARP SPEED as they pummel each other and THEY THROW EACH OTHER THROUGH THE GLASS DOOR! OH MY GOD!
Storm: THAT WAS MESSED UP! These two were already bloody head to toe and now they just sliced each other open even more! There is a pool of blood forming beneath both of them and even more glass stuck in their bodies! How much further are they going to push each other!
Deal: As far as they have to! That’s how far they will push each other! Both men are pushing themselves up and we see they are on the patio that leads to the Cathedral’s backyard! They are now OUTSIDE and will you look at that? IT’S SNOWING! They are outside in the snow and there is a GIANT CHRISTMAS TREE in the back yard with CHRISTMAS GIFTS underneath it!
Storm: And look who’s standing in front of the tree …. It’s SAINTA CLAUS!
Deal: IT IS SAINTA CLAUS! The Saint has put on his Sainta Claus get up and is standing in front of the Christmas tree waving Cage and Dare towards him!
Saint: HO HO HO! MERRY CHRISTMAS TO YOU TWO! Despite the fact you both have turned my house in a war zone and will be paying through the nose to get it fixed, as the official provider of holiday greetings and seasons beatings, as the special referee of this all important match, I decided it was only right that I got each of you a very special CHRISTMAS GIFT! Dare, here is YOURS!
Deal: Sainta Claus hands Dare a box and he quickly opens it up …. EDNA! IT’S EDNA! The barbed wire baseball bat Dare has used on numerous victims over the years!
Saint: Enjoy the gift! If you don't, that's not my problem! Cage, here is YOURS!
Deal: Sainta Claus hands Cage his gift and he opens it up …. It’s a KENDO STICK wrapped with DUCT TAPE AND RAZOR BLADES!
Storm: Both Cage and Dare seem happy with their gifts which goes to show Sainta Claus is WAY BETTER than that fraud Santa Claus! That asshole always forgets the batteries!
Deal: Don’t get me started on that FAKE! But that’s for another day as after beating each other senseless throughout the Cathedral, Cage and Dare are now outside in the back yard, IN THE SNOW, bloodied and bruised with both of them holding a VERY DANGEROUS WEAPON in their hands! The blood pouring out of their numerous wounds is turning the snow beneath their feet bright red and here is a pool of blood around both men!
Saint: What are you two waiting for? You have your gifts, now FUCK EACH OTHER UP ALREADY!
Deal: They don’t need to be told twice as Cage and Dare are now DUELING with their weapons! Dare swings at Cage with Edna but he blocks it away with the Kendo Stick! Cage now swings at Dare who bats it away with Edna! These two are trying to MAIM each other permanently here in the backyard of the Cathedral!
Storm: And the snow is falling harder now! Both men are fighting the blood falling into their eyes and the snow blowing in their face! This match sure has had everything!
Deal: Dare and Cage continue to swing away at each other but are not able to land a shot! Cage takes a wild swing with the Kendo Stick but Dare ducks out of the way! Cage tries to get himself set but his feet slip in the snow and DARE SMASHES CAGE IN THE BACK WITH EDNA!
Storm: Cage HOWLS in agony as the barbed wire digs into his flesh! Dare takes Edna and is now GRINDING IT UP AND DOWN CAGE’S BACK! LOOK AT ALL THAT BLOOD!
Deal: Dare is taking chunks out of Cage’s back with Edna and there is a SICK, TWISTED SMILE ON DARE’S FACE! He is TORTURING CAGE and I THINK HE’S GETTING OFF ON IT!
Storm: Dare derives happiness from the misery of others and this is without question his HAPPY PLACE!
Deal: Cage grabs the Kendo Stick with both hands and takes a desperation swing backwards over his shoulders and gets Dare in the face with it! Cage now pulls the Kendo Stick forward and MY GOD! One of the razor blades got Dare on the side of his face and opened up a HUGE wound!
Storm: Dare recoils in pain and now Cage rushes at him and CROSS CHECKS Dare in the face with the Kendo Stick like a hockey player and Dare goes down! He’s trying to get up but is slipping on the snow and now Cage begins WHALING ON DARE WITH THE KENDO STICK!
Deal: Cage is GOING OFF on Dare and look at Cage’s face! He has gone totally SAVAGE! He may be here physically but mentally he is elsewhere as every facet of what makes Cage who he is and his humanity have taken leave from his mind and has been replaced by a bloodthirsty, ravenous ANIMAL!
Storm: It’s the zombie in him! You know how much he loves those zombie movies! He’s watched so many of them it’s turned him into one!
Deal: You know that’s not possible! Or I don’t think it is! Either way Cage is BATTERING Dare head to toe with that Kendo Stick and is opening a new one each time one of those razor blades makes contact with his flesh!
Storm: Dare tries to sit up and Cage BLASTS HIM OVER THE HEAD! Dare goes down and Cage goes for the cover! 1 …. 2 …. DARE KICKS OUT IN TIME!
Deal: Dare was able to kick out before the Saint counted to three, and did you notice each time the Saint’s hand slapped the snow, BLOOD came shooting up as everywhere these men go there is a pool of blood that follows them!
Storm: I saw that and that is the perfect way to describe this match! A never ending pool of blood! I’m surprised either of these men have any left!
Deal: Cage gets back to his feet and tries to reset as Dare is barely able to stand up! Cage moves towards Dare, Kendo Stick still in tow …. Dare grabs a handful of blood soaked snow and THROWS IT IN CAGE’S EYES! Cage is frantically wiping the snow out of his eyes …. Dare comes up from behind Cage with Edna and is TRYING TO FORCE IT INTO CAGE’S MOUTH!
Storm: Dare has a modified FULL NELSON on Cage and is using it to keep Edna in his mouth! Cage is trying to keep his mouth closed and the barbed wire is SLICING OPEN HIS LIPS!
Deal: Blood is now pouring out of Cage’s mouth and Cage is desperately trying to break out! Cage reaches his hands up and GRABS Edna! The barbed wire is cutting into his hands but he is FORCING Edna away from his mouth! Cage leans forward and now swings his head backwards into Dare’s face! He caught him on the nose and that stuns Dare! He does it again and Dare loses his grip!
Storm: Cage breaks free and turns to face Dare …. Dare raises Edna above his head and BRINGS IT DOWN VIOLENTLY ON CAGE’S HEAD! Cage hits the ground and now the blood is flowing like a river out of his head!
Deal: Dare is standing over Cage with a crazed look in his eyes and I feel like we just witnessed a horrific re-enactment of the scene from The Walking Dead where Negan killed Glen! Only Negan called his weapon Lucille and Dare is WAY MORE EVIL than Negan ever was!
Storm: Cage is down and he isn’t moving as Dare literally split his head open with Edna! A PERVERSE SMILE appears on Dare’s face and now he covers Cage! There is no way Cage kicks out of this!
Deal: The Saint counts and we get 1 …. 2 …. CAGE KICKS OUT! HE KICKED OUT! IT WAS AT THE LAST SECOND BUT DAMN IT HE KICKED OUT!
Storm: HOW! I THOUGHT HE WAS DONE! HOW DID HE KICK OUT!
Deal: Dare is asking himself the same question as he can’t believe Cage survived that! What a scene this is! Two of RAGE’s all time greats, battling it out in the back yard of another all time great, covered head to toe in their own blood as the Chicago snow falls around them!
Storm: The thing is only Dare is on his feet! Cage has next to nothing left and while Dare is beaten down himself, he still has more to give than Cage at this point! It’s going to take a miracle for Cage to pull this off!
Deal: Cage is trying to get to his feet and Dare raises his hand up! That means the TESTICLE SQUEEZE is coming as he wants to end this NOW! Dare charges in for the Testcicle Squeeze …. Cage BLOCKS IT and takes Dare to the ground with an arm bar! He sees the Kendo Stick nearby and places Dare’s hand on it …. CAGE STOMPS DARE’S HAND ON THE KENDO STICK!
Storm: One of the razor blades sliced open Dare’s hand! Cage just cut open his power hand, the one he uses for the Testicle Squeeze and that cut is SICKENING! There is blood everywhere!
Deal: That also snapped the Kendo Stick in half and now Cage’s weapon is useless! But he picks Dare up and delivers a FALCON ARROW on what’s left of it and the razor blades go into Dare’s back! Cage covers him and here’s the count! 1 …. 2 …. DARE KICKS OUT RIGHT BEFORE THREE!
Storm: Now I’m asking HOW DID DARE DO THAT! That would have put away most wrestlers easily!
Deal: Dare isn’t most wrestlers! Neither is Cage! And these men are giving everything they have in this WAR of a match! Cage can’t believe he didn’t get the three count there and seems to be asking himself what is it going to take to defeat Dare!
Storm: You can see his breath in the cold Chicago air as he tries to think of something, anything to put Dare down as nothing has worked so far!
Deal: Cage gets to his feet and again goes to try to put Dare away …. TESTICLE SQUEEZE! DARE HAS THE TESTICLE SQUEEZE ON CAGE! That’s the same hand that got sliced open by the razor blades on the Kendo Stick and blood is pouring out of Dare’s hand as he applies the hold but it seems to be working as Cage is in TORTUROUS PAIN!
Storm: The Saint is standing by Cage to see if he taps out, but Cage is refusing to give in! Dare is screaming at Cage to call it quits while his manhood is intact but Cage will not tap out!
Deal: Normally there would be ring ropes Cage could try to get to but they are fighting outside in the snow so Cage has nothing to turn to except whatever strength he has left! The problem is I don’t think he has much if any left!
Storm: Cage is hanging on, using the strongest part of his body to stay in the fight and that’s his HEART! Cage’s biggest strength throughout his career has always been his heart, but it’s also been his biggest weakness as it has led him to push him further than he should have! This is looking like one of those times!
Deal: The Saint continues to look over Cage to see if he’s going to tap and Cage is still refusing to give in! Dare is squeezing harder and harder and you can only imagine the pain Cage is in right now! Dare is telling the Saint to call the match but Cage screams at him not to even think about it because he’s not done!
Storm: This is PAINFUL to watch! Cage is refusing to give in but he looks to be fading! I think he’s fading!
Deal: HE IS! Cage looks like he is passing out as his eyes are rolling back in his head! He is losing consciousness and now the Saint raises Cage’s hand …. It falls! He raises it a second time and it FALLS AGAIN!
Storm: This isn’t looking good for Cage! One more time and it’s over!
Deal: Dare is screaming at the Saint to raise his hand again! He believes Cage is done and won’t respond! The Saint takes a deep breath and raises Cage’s hand a third time …. IT STAYS UP! CAGE’S HAND STAYS UP! DARE CAN’T BELIEVE IT! THE SAINT CAN’T BELIEVE! THESE FANS IN NEW YORK CAN’T BELIEVE IT! AND I SURE AS HELL CAN’T BELIEVE IT EITHER!
Storm: The fans here in New York City are on their feet cheering for Cage! They want him to keep fighting! They want him to take down Dare!
Fans: CAGE! CAGE! CAGE!
Deal: The sound of the fans chanting for Cage is being piped into the loud speaker system of the Cathedral and they can hear it in the back yard! Cage can hear it and is now pounding his hand on the ground trying to fire himself up as the fans continue to chant louder!
Storm: Cage is trying to WILL himself to overcome the UNGODLY PAIN he is feeling and fight out of the Testicle Squeeze that Dare has shown no signs of letting up on! In fact he’s only putting more pressure on!
Deal: I’ve never seen a more pained expression in my life than the one I see on Cage’s face right now! But I’ve also never seen a look of greater determination either! Cage is trying to force his way to his feet while Dare STILL has the Testicle Squeeze on!
Storm: He’s back on his feet! Cage has somehow forced his way to his feet!
Deal: Cage is back up and now he reaches down to Dare’s hand that has the Testicle Squeeze on and JAMS HIS THUMB INTO THE CUT ON HIS HAND! Remember that’s the hand Cage stomped into the Kendo Stick that got cut open by the razor blades! Now Cage is DIGGING his thumb into that wound and is RIPPING IT OPEN FURTHER!
Storm: Dare is HOWLING IN PAIN and blood is GUSHING out of the wound!
Deal: Cage continues to jam his thumb into the wound and DARE LETS GO! DARE LETS GO OF THE TESTICLE SQUEEZE …. THUNDER CAGE! CAGE GOT HIM WITH THE THUNDER CAGE!
Storm: DARE IS DOWN! HE’S DOWN AND HE ISN’T MOVING!
Deal: CAGE COVERS HIM! 1 …. 2 …. 3! CAGE GOT HIM! HE GOT HIM! CAGE IS THE NEW RAGE WORLD CHAMPION!
**DING**DING**DING**
Stock: LADIES AND GENTLEMEN! THE WINNER OF THE FEAR FACTORY …. AND THE NEW RAGE WORLD CHAMPION …. CAGE!
(Deafening pop from the fans. A video of the fans celebrating the win is projected onto a large screen by the Cathedral’s backyard with chants of CAGE! CAGE! CAGE! erupting again.)
Deal: CAGE HAS DONE IT! Cage has defeated Daniel Dare in what might be the SICKEST and BLOODIEST match I have ever seen but Cage defeats Daniel Dare and is now the NEW RAGE WORLD CHAMPION! HE DID IT!
Storm: What a match! WHAT A MATCH THIS WAS! It had everything you could possibly think of and more! These men threw everything they had at each other and gave us a match for the ages. But in the end Cage prevails and RAGE has a new world champion!
Deal: Dare is sitting in the snow, covered in blood and breathing heavily, taking in the sight of the Saint handing Cage the RAGE World Championship belt and raising his hand in victory!
Storm: Cage looks up at the video showing the fans celebrating back in New York City and raises the belt above his head in acknowledgement! The cheers get even louder as the fans get the ending they were hoping for, Cage is walking out as champion!
Deal: A feud between two of the biggest names in RAGE that has lasted for almost THREE YEARS comes to a head in a match I will never forget for as long as I live. The Saint has pulled out his cellphone and is telling the paramedics to come inside NOW as Dare, clearly in pain, is trying to stand and walk off but is having difficulty doing so while Cage COLLAPSES into the snow as the exhaustion finally overwhelms him!
Storm: Is Cage making SNOW ANGELS or are his arms and legs just moving because of the cold and pain?
Deal: I don’t know, but whatever it is Cage is making a snow angel with his own blood and it’s own way that seems like a fitting end to this match! The paramedics have made it to the back yard and immediately begin working on Cage and Dare as both of these men are going to need serious medical attention after this!
Storm: That’s not all who came out, look who else has joined us!
Deal: It’s the FREAKS ON PARADE! We haven’t seen them in forever! They have come out to the back yard and they have HUGE BOX OF FIRE WORKS! They start lighting them off and we have a Christmas fireworks display to end Year 22! Cage sees the fireworks and says something to the Saint!
Cage: I THOUGHT YOU SAID NOTHING FLAMMABLE!
Saint: I SAID NOTHING FLAMMABLE FOR YOU!
Cage: BASTARD! IT WAS ONE ROOM!
Saint: IT WAS A BIG ROOM!
Deal: The Saint and Cage continue to discuss the flammable items issue as the paramedics continue to work on him as well as Dare. The Freaks are filling the sky with fireworks and this is the perfect way to end 2025 in RAGE! Thank you all for watching Year 22 and we can’t wait to see all of you in 2026! Until then MERRY CHRISTMAS, HAPPY HOLIDAYS AND WE WILL SEE YOU NEXT YEAR!
(The ending credits roll with Cage being loaded onto a stretcher with the RAGE World Championship belt resting on his waist, Dare being wheeled out on a stretcher of his own and the Freaks On Parade continuing to set off fireworks while the Saint looks on.)
[Card]
RAGE Year 22 PPV
Tuesday, December 23rd, 2025
Madison Square Garden - New York, New York
Main Event
RAGE World Championship
-Live from The Saint's Cathedral in Chicago, Illinois on RAGE Vision!
-Fear Factory Match
Special Guest Referee: The Saint
Daniel Dare (champion) vs. Cage
RAGE Bare Knuckles Championship
The Bootslut (champion) w/ Filthy Phil vs. Monster Big Tel
RAGE Scientific Showcase Championship
Doug Devens (champion) w/ Thomas Gordon vs. Nightwalker
RAGE High Stakes Championship
Scott Grayse (champion) vs. Doug Devens w/ Thomas Gordon
RAGE Gauntlet Tag Team Championships
Thee Storm (Lady Giant and Crazy Jenna) (champions) vs. Action Jay Jackson and Gemini w/ Homeless Don
One-on-One Match
-Paid for by Richard Mason
-Live from Saudi Arabia on RAGE Vision!
Steve Hogar vs. Kip Kutler
Loser Leaves RAGE Match
-Handicapped Match
Harvey Adams vs. Sweet FA and Tuppence Banglarron w/ Filthy Phil
Double Jeopardy Prize Steel Cage Match
-Climb the cage - somehow figure out a way to win the briefcase hanging from the rafters to claim the Double Jeopardy prize!
Participants:
Joe Mills
Dana Czech
Monster Big Pat
Monster Big Dave
Monster Big Hamish
Kristian Bane
Harmony Hardin
Sin
Biz MacTavish
Cora
Kristial Ball
Bart the Florida Man
LaPercell Daisy
Dan the Baptist
Lucy
Bobby Bastard
Harold Hartley
Malaboo Dreamstone
Alice Killjoy
Dolly Killjoy
Fifteen
Reginald Van Newton
Shannan Hicks
[Content]
Deal: We are kicking things off here at Year 22 with the Double Jeopardy Cage match! 23 RAGE superstars will be competing inside of this cage to claim the prize that is inside a briefcase that is suspended above the ring! The object is to climb the cage and claim the briefcase and whoever is able to grab it and win the Double Jeopardy prize, it will grant whoever wins it the ability to restart ANY MATCH ONE TIME and there is NO EXPIRATION DATE on this prize!
Storm: That’s a TRUE LEGEND of a prize, almost as good as waking up on Christmas morning and finding Santa Claus left you a Buddy Meyers bath bomb and a super sized box of Corn Flakes under your tree! Neil Puller and his Ricker Fed crap has nothing to do with this!
Deal: Yeah, sure let’s go with that! There is a verifiable WHO’S WHO of RAGE competing in this match. I mean look at all these WORLD CLASS SUPERSTARS competing in this match!
Joe Mills
Dana Czech
Monster Big Pat
Monster Big Dave
Monster Big Hamish
Kristian Bane
Harmony Hardin
Sin
Biz MacTavish
Cora
Kristal Ball
Bart the Florida Man
LaPercell Daisy
Dan the Baptist
Lucy
Bobby Bastard
Harold Hartley
Malaboo Dreamstone
Alice Killjoy
Dolly Killjoy
Fifteen
Reginald Van Newton
Shannan Hicks
Storm: That’s a hell of a list! A total VIP contingent of RAGE AND PRO WRESTLING!
Deal: Every wrestler in RAGE is a VIP of this business! That’s what makes us RAGE!
Stock: LADIES AND BLOODY GENTLEMEN! UP NEXT IS THE DOUBLE BLOODY JEOPARDY CAGE MATCH! THE DOUBLE JEOPARDY PRIZE IS INSIDE A BLOODY BRIEFCASE SUSPENDED FROM THE RAFTERS ABOVE THE RING! THE FIRST PERSON TO CLIMB THE BLOODY CAGE AND GRAB THE BRIEFCASE WILL WIN THE DOUBLE JEOPARDY PRIZE WHICH WILL ALLOW THE HOLDER TO RESTART ONE BLOODY MATCH ANY TIME AT A TIME AND PLACE OF THEIR BLOODY CHOOSING AND THERE IS NO BLOODY EXPIRATION DATE ON THIS PRIZE!
NOW THAT WE GOT THAT OUT OF THE BLOODY WAY LET’S MEET THE BLOODY COMPETITORS!
JOE MILLS
DANA CZECH
MONSTER BIG PAT
MONSTER BIG DAVE
MONSTER BIG HAMISH
KRISTIAN BANE
HARMONY HARDIN
SIN
BIZ MACTAVISH
CORA
KRISTAL BALL
BART THE FLORIDA MAN
LAPERCELL DAISY
DAN THE BAPTIST
LUCY
BOBBY BASTARD
HAROLD HARTLEY
MALABOO DREAMSTONE
ALICE KILLJOY
DOLLY KILLJOY
FIFTEEN
REGINALD VAN NEWTON
AND SHANNAN BLOODY HICKS!
Deal: We are just moments away from this very important match! But now that the wrestlers are inside the cage I notice we are short a few wrestlers as Kristal Ball is nowhere to be found! What is going on with that?
Storm: I don’t know why she wouldn’t be here, but Ball is apparently running late or totally forgot about the match and I doubt she forgot!
Deal: I doubt that too! I also don’t see Harold Hartley either! He was listed as one of the favorites in Las Vegas to win this, but he’s not here either! What is going on?
Storm: Hartley never runs late, I hope nothing happened to him! Same goes for Kristal Ball! What is going on here!?
Deal: That’s two people missing from this match and we have no idea what happened to them! We’ll have to find out later as right now this match is about to start with the 21 wrestlers who did make it to the cage!
**DING**DING**
Deal: Here we go and immediately we have wrestlers going towards the cage wall! Bart the Florida Man makes a quick move to get towards the briefcase, but Monster Big Hamish grabs him off the cage wall and CHOKE SLAMS him to the mat!
Storm: Harmony Hardin is on the top turnbuckle trying to get up the cage but Fifteen comes underneath her and POWER BOMBS Hardin to the mat!
Deal: RVN now runs up and STOMPS Hardin in the head! He calls her a DEFECT for thinking she could claim a prize meant for either him or Fifteen!
Storm: Cora turns and spins. She wipes out both of the Killjoys with a FLYING BODY BLOCK! Cora now turns towards the cage and starts to climb but is quickly cut off by Lucy who grabs her by the shoulder and yanks her back down!
Deal: Lucy tries to climb the cage wall, but Bobby grabs her by the ankle and roughly pulls Lucy off the wall! Lucy angrily shoves him and the former couple are having words with each other, but here comes DTB from behind with a DOUBLE AXE HANDLE to Bobby!
Storm: Monsters Big Dave and Big Pat are slugging it out with Mills and Czech as they all are preventing each other from getting onto the cage! The Double Jeopardy prize is dangling from the rafters waiting for someone to climb up and grab it but that is going to be a tough task for whoever pulls it off!
Deal: Shannan Hicks has LaPecell Daisy above his head and PRESS SLAMS her into the cage! He now flexes his muscles in celebration and screams at everyone in the cage!
Hicks: Y’ALL BETTER GET OUT OF MAHHH WAY BECAUSE IMMA WINNING THIS ONE, DADDY!
Storm: Nice to see Hicks is as confident as ever, but he better pay attention because Bane comes up from behind and THROWS Hicks face first into the cage!
Deal: Malaboo Dreamstone is tied up with Sin and Biz and they are letting each other have it! There will be no teamwork found in this match tonight!
*The action continues for the next several minutes with every wrestler showing out. Mills and Czech show off their legendary teamwork as they take down Big Dave and Big Pat with a combination of a Double Superkick followed by a Double Drop Kick. Big Dave and Big Pat return the favor shortly after that as they threw Mills and Czech over their shoulders, intentionally smashing Mills and Czech into each other before delivering a massive power slam to both.
Fifteen showed off his impressive skills by climbing the cage and leaping off towards Bastard Bobby with a dynamic flying shoulder tackle. Bobby was able to fight back and hit Fifteen with a Fall Away Slam into the cage. Lucy and Dan The Baptist double team Bobby and drop him with a DDT into a Curb Stomp combo, which leads to Bobby getting an unlikely assist from Cora who sends Lucy flying into the cage with an amazing Flying Head Scissors. Bobby got up and dropped DTB with a clothesline, only to find himself swarmed by Fifteen and RVN.
Sin and Biz show off their impressive teamwork against the Killjoys with Filthy Phil cheering them on from the outside. Sin, putting her announcing skills to use during the assault, perfectly narrates the ass kicking Biz and herself lay on the Killjoy’s, throwing the word bloody and some other choice words we will not repeat here at them, clearly enjoying the beating they are delivering. And of course Biz made sure to leave her mark, literally, as she bit both Alice and Dolly on their shoulders, leaving a huge bite mark on them and nearly taking a large chunk of flesh with her.
Hicks and Bane take turns smashing each other’s head into the cage, with Hicks repeatedly asking Bane “DO YOU KNOW WHO YOU’RE MESSING WITH, DADDY?”, a question Bane clearly gets tired of being asked very quickly.
Dreamstone found herself tied up with Bart and LaPercell and that fight proved far more vicious than people expected with all of them hitting what could be considered dirty moves on each other in the process.
There was no shortage of high impact moves as wrestlers such as Mills, DTB, Sin, and Big Hamish all pulling off amazing moves off of the cage well, such as Mills with a Moonsault off the cage onto the Monsters, DTB with an amazing Tornado DDT on Bobby, Sin with a Hurricanrana on Alice and Big Hamish of all people with a massive splash onto Bart the Florida Man who was all over the place during the chaos.
There were several near misses as numerous wrestlers went for the briefcase and failed. Biz came close, Lucy almost got it, RVN made a suicidal leap off of the cage and came within an inch of claiming it, and Big Dave came painfully close before missing it and crashing into several wrestler’s below.
There was no shortage of highlight reel moves, but perhaps the most shocking moment didn’t involve an attempt for the briefcase but something far more controversial involving Cora!
Deal: Cora and Lucy are battling each other tooth and nail as they are bashing each other’s head into the cage! Lucy with a martial arts kick to Cora, who responds with a spinning back fist to Lucy!
Storm: They have really torn into each other! I would love to see them face off in a regular match after this!
Deal: So would I! Lucy with a Knee Strike to Cora, but she quickly follows up with a HEAD BUTT! That knocks Lucy backwards and now Cora starts to climb the cage! She has her eyes on the briefcase as she goes but now Lucy recovers and goes after her! Lucy clocks Cora in the head and drives her head into the cage! Lucy has Cora by the mask and is SMASHING her head into the cage!
Storm: Cora fires her elbow into Lucy’s midsection and that slows her down! Cora now SHOVES Lucy and she is losing her footing! Lucy reaches out for the cage wall to prevent her from falling, but accidentally gets a hold of Cora’s mask and RIPS IT OFF AS SHE FALLS TO THE MAT …. CORA HAS BEEN UNMASKED ….
Deal: IT’S KRISTAL BALL! CORA HAS BEEN KRISTAL BALL UNDER A MASK THIS WHOLE TIME! This explains why we thought Kristal Ball was missing because she was actually disguised as CORA in that mask!
Storm: The fans are SHOCKED as they can’t believe what they just saw! Filthy Phil is FEIGNING surprise like he didn’t know what was going on! He actually yelled at Kristal Ball “WHAT ARE YOU DOING AND WHY ARE YOU WEARING CORA’S MASK!” and I call BULLSHIT!
Deal: I’m also calling BULLSHIT and so is this crowd! They are giving Filthy Phil the business as we just discovered Cora was Kristal Ball in a mask and has been made to pull DOUBLE DUTY by Phil by having her wrestle TWICE at RAGE events and HE’S collecting DOUBLE WAGES for one wrestler!
Storm: The fans are yelling at Filthy Phil and some of them are throwing their empty drink cups and food wrappers at him and are calling him a crook! Filthy Phil is trying to explain himself to the fans at ringside and that is going as poorly as you would expect!
Deal: Filthy Phil is still being pelted with garbage and OH GOD! He just got blasted by a cheese burger from an angry kid in the front row! His jacket is now COVERED with ketchup, mayonnaise, lettuce and onions and now someone takes a container of MUSTARD and SQUIRTS him with it! The fans are not happy with Filthy Phil EXPLOITING poor Kristal Ball and now he is covered in food condiments!
Storm: It serves him right and I hope Kristal Ball is at least getting her share of those wages that Filthy Phil is collecting for himself! What a SCAM ARTIST!
*The fallout from the unmasking of Cora brought a great deal of heat on Filthy Phil as even the wrestlers started calling him out for being greedy and exploiting Cora, prompting the announcers to remark that Filthy Phil is lucky he is outside of the cage while the wrestlers are inside as Filthy Phil would likely be on the receiving end of a serious beating. A few wrestlers even offered to hook Cora up with a good attorney to ensure she gets all the money she’s owed.
As for the match itself, there were several more near misses, including one by DTB who was on the top of the cage and was extremely close to grabbing the briefcase. Bobby climbed up the cage and prevented DTB from grabbing it and was able to hit DTB with the most ring shaking Bastard Bomb of his career on DTB off the cage!
RVN quickly followed Bobby up and delivered a Session Ender off of the cage and Fifteen followed that with a massive splash off of the top rope! All three of them begin working over Bobby and which led to Cora actually “running” in to help Bobby, one of the wrestlers who promised to hook her up with a good attorney, in order to attempt to fight them off.
This led to a massive brawl that saw Sin and Biz getting involved, the Killjoy’s joining in, Harmony Hardin getting involved, Hicks, Bane, Bart, Daisy as well as Monster Big Hamish. Despite Bouts Of Honor being over, it was clear the bad blood between Team Cage and Team Dare still lingered as this brawl took over almost the entire cage. While they all brawled back and forth, this left Mills, Czech, Big Dave and Big Pat alone to battle each other in a match deciding encounter.)
Deal: Big Pat has Czech up and hits him with a CHOKE SLAM! Czech bounces off the mat and Big Pat turns towards Mills who NAILS HIM WITH A SUPER KICK! Big Dave rushes at him and gets a super kick of his own! The Monsters are rocked and now Mills is climbing the cage! He has his eyes on the briefcase and there is no one in his way!
Storm: Mills is climbing the cage as fast as he can but Big Pat and Big Dave are back up and are CLIMBING after him! Mills is almost to the top of the cage, but Big Pat has him by the ankle and is trying to pull him down! Now Big Dave has the other ankle and is doing the same!
Deal: Mills is hanging onto the top of the cage for dear life as both Big Pat and Big Dave are trying to stop him from getting to the briefcase …. HERE COMES CZECH! He’s back up and is climbing the cage towards Mills!
Storm: Czech has gotten between the Monsters and ELBOWS Big Dave in the face! Now he elbows Big Pat! They lose their grip on Mills ankles now Czech climbs up and tells Mills to get on his shoulders!
Deal: Mills nods his head and now he is STANDING on Czech’s shoulders while Czech holds onto the cage! Big Pat and Big Dave once again reach for Mills as he LEAPS off of Czech’s shoulder’s just as Czech takes Big Pat and Big Dave back down to the mat with a DOUBLE CLOTHESLINE … MILLS GRABS THE BRIEFCASE IN MID AIR AND CRASHES TO THE MAT WITH IT! MILLS WINS THE DOUBLE JEOPARDY PRIZE!
**DING**DING**DING**
Stock: LADIES AND GENTLEMEN! THE WINNER OF THE DOUBLE BLOODY JEOPARDY CAGE MATCH AND THE DOUBLE JEOPARDY PRIZE …. JOE MILLS!
(Crowd reacts loudly)
Deal: WOW! WHAT AN ENDING! Joe Mills climbed on the shoulders of his long time partner Dana Czech and made an incredible leap to grab the briefcase to claim victory and the Double Jeopardy prize inside of it! Talk about TEAM WORK!
Storm: Mills is holding up the briefcase in victory and Czech rushes over to congratulate him! Czech is helping Mills to his feet as the rest of the wrestlers clear out of the cage cursing themselves out over the lost opportunity.
Deal: Mills can now restart any match at any time one time with that prize and there is no expiration date so he can use that prize ANY TIME he wants. It can be next week or next year and Mills can plot and plan how to best use it without the burden of a deadline hanging over his head. Talk about a valuable prize!
Storm: We can only guess when and where Mills will use that prize, but whenever and wherever he uses it, you know he is going to make sure he has maximum strategic advantage when he does!
Deal: Mills has been around long enough to know the benefit of such a prize and how to use it to maximum effect. Mills is parading around the cage with the briefcase in celebration as we kick off Year 22 in grand fashion!
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*Stock: The following match is for the RAGE HIGH STAKES BLOODY CHAMPIONSHIP!
(HUGE crowd pop!)
*Stock: Introducing first, from Chicago, weighing in at 254 bloody pounds, he is the reigning RAGE SCIENTIFIC SHOWCASE CHAMPION - DOUG DEVENS!!!
("Ride of the Valkyries" by Wagner plays as Doug Devens makes his way out to boos from the crowd. There is no interaction between Devens and the fans as he makes his way to the ring with his manager, Thomas Gordon.)
*Stock: And now – Ladies and bloody Gents, get ready, because …..
Standing 6’6” and weighing 236 bloody pounds, from Grand Rapids, Michigan
HERE IS…
THE RAGE HIGH STAKES CHAMPION
SCOTT GRAYSE!!!
(Lights go out in the arena, fans give a mixed reaction. The voice of Scott Grayse comes on "Judgement is coming" as "Cult" by Magnolia Park hits and the lights come back on and on the RAGEvision we see the words "C.H.A.O.S" as Grayse hits the curtain and the fans give him more cheers then boos. Scott pulls out Helen, his trusty hammer from inside the front of his pants. Grayse slides in and poses with Helen.)
Daisy: (Makes a surprise cameo appearance, says one line, and then disappears) Oooh, I'd love to see what else Scotty can pull out of his pants!!!
**DING**DING**
Deal: This is one of two matches tonight for Doug Devens. If he's smart, he'll pace himself and resist the temptation to "go mad." The shorter this match is, the more it favors him.
Storm: (Pops a Leucovorin pill to enhance his verbal skills) Indubitably, my dear Vandessa. Thomas Gordon has accompanied Devens to the ring, but Grayse's second-in-command, Kristian Bane, is conspicuous by his absence.
Deal: I noticed that too. And Grayse and Devens-- WHAT THE HELL??? SANTA CLAUS just JUMPED into the ring and SWUNG a GIANT CANDY CANE into both Devens and referee John Ellers!
Storm: Were they on the Naughty List?
Deal: I have no idea. Wait, WHY am I answering this question?!
Storm: I don't think that's the REAL Santa!!!
Deal: (Sarcastically) REALLY???
Storm: I think that's KRISTIAN BANE dressed up as Santa!
Deal: Sherlock Holmes is on the case...
Storm: I prefer to think of myself as Carmen Sandiego.
Deal: Now "Santa" Bane puts Grayse on top of Devens and shakes Ellers out of his stupor.
*Ellers: 1...2...3!
Deal: DEVENS with a shoulder up. "SANTA" can't believe it!
Storm: Now Ellers ORDERS "Santa" to the back or he'll STRIP Grayse of the High Stakes Title and AUTOMATICALLY AWARD IT to Devens.
Deal: DEVENS takes advantage of the distraction with a neckbreaker on Grayse from behind and a cover.
*Ellers: 1...2...
Deal: Grayse kicks out as Bane storms to the back.
Storm: What is Grayse doing now?
Deal: He exits the ring and grabs an iPad from one of his fans in the front row.
Storm: They call themselves the Grayselanders.
Deal: Cute. But what is Grayse doing with that iPad?
Storm: He's entering something into CHATGPT!
Deal: NOW I've seen everything. Grayse is consulting AI to determine his next move.
Storm: Will it help?
Deal: (Ducks out of the way) Grayse JUMPS onto our table and NAILS a SPLIT-LEGGED MOONSAULT from the table to INSIDE THE RING on Devens!
Storm: We've never seen THAT from Grayse before!!!
Deal: (Shrugs) I guess ChatGPT told him to do it. And Grayse with the cover...
*Ellers: 1...2...3!
Deal: Not quite!
Storm: A frustrated Grayse scrambles back to the outside and enters something into ChatGPT again.
Deal: CORKSCREW LEGDROP by Scott Grayse - always a classic - and another cover.
*Ellers: 1...2...3!
Deal: Devens gets his foot on the ropes right before the 3.
Storm: Grayse is pulling out moves we've never seen from him before.
Deal: All thanks to ChatGPT, which he's using again to determine his next step.
Storm: Now Grayse is cackling, like he saw something funny on the ChatGPT prompt, and he has a VICIOUS look in his eyes.
Deal: TESTICLE SQUEEZE by Grayse. He's laughing like a hyena at this tribute-slash-mockery of the man who stopped his title reign at 517 days.
Storm: According to ChatGPT, Devens faced Dare before in the BWFE and actually defeated him. Our current ring announcer, Robert Stock, was Devens' manager. Dare would not be seen again for quite some time.
Deal: Devens is fading fast. Grayse LETS GO, STEPS BACK, and goes for the LIGHTS OUT SUPERKICK!
Storm: But Gordon TRIPS Grayse, GRABS Ellers, and THROWS the iPad to Devens behind Ellers' back!
Deal: Devens CLOCKS Grayse in the head with the iPad! And it malfunctions on contact, with Siri now repeating "DON'T GO MAD!" in a male British voice.
*Ellers: 1...2...3!
**DING**DING**DING**
*Stock: The winner of the match and NEEEEEEEEEEW RAGE HIGH STAKES CHAMPION - DOUG DEVENS!!!
Deal: Devens gets out of there QUICKLY as he now has to concentrate on Nightwalker.
Storm: The fans are booing the result. They're 100% in support of Grayse in this one.
Deal: Be that as it may, Doug Devens now possesses the belt that allows him to trade it in for a shot at any title he wants in RAGE.
Storm: If that is what he wants to do.
Deal: Scott Grayse held the High Stakes Championship for SEVERAL MONTHS and NEVER cashed it in. A missed opportunity to face Daniel Dare one more time? We'll never know. Because Doug Devens now holds the title, and that makes the Church an ESPECIALLY dangerous threat!
~~~
Deal: Once again Dare has his knives out and this time it’s for Harvey Adams.. Not only does Harvey find himself in a Loser Leaves RAGE Match, but he’s facing his daughters!
Storm: Yep, that is pure evil – or genius, depending on which side of the cosmos you’re sitting.
Deal: This must be horrible for ALL the competitors. Either Harvey Adams goes or both of his daughters do!
Storm: And there’s no way Stinker is going to let that happen. He’d sooner put salt on his corn flakes than let two lovely earners like Sweet FA and Tuppy go.
Deal: Yes, He’s already seen his income cut as Cora was revealed to be Kristal Ball! Anyway, enough about him, let’s pass things over to Stock as this one is about to get under way.
Stock: Righto, listen up, you bloody lot! This next bloody match is a “LOSER LEAVES RAGE MATCH”! Too bloody right it is. And just WHICH sod is bloody leaving? Well it’ll be EITHER….
Ladies and bloody gents – especially you gents, RAGE is now proper bloody proud to bring you – with a combined weight of an earth-shattering and totally incredible 235 bloody pounds; it’s T'n'T! - Lucky Tuppy and Tiffany "Sweet FA" Adams - The Sweet T’s!!
To the accompaniment of Neil Diamond - Sweet Caroline (Audio) Tuppy and Tiff (SFA) emerge through the curtain. Both blondes smile excitedly as they wave to the fans. The waves change to arm sways as they lead the fans into chanting the chorus along with the added “so good!” thrown in.
The girls are ‘dressed’ in plunging neckline one pieces which have absolutely no sides to them whatsoever. Sweet FA has pink lightning bolts on hers and Tuppy has blue ones. They both wear white cowboy boots with the same coloured lightning bolts.
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They strut down to the ring blowing kisses to the crowd, pausing occasionally for pictures.
Once in the ring they make a point of shaking the referee’s hand before taking their places in their corner, still smiling.
Stock: Bloody hell! OR!!!…. facing them…. hailing from Pittsburg, PA and weighing in at 285 bloody pounds, he is...HARVEY ADAMS!
("Harder, Faster, Better, Stronger " hits as Adams strolls to the ring like he owns the place….which he pretty much does. He enters the ring and poses as white pyro goes off over his head.)
Deal: And both girls rush over to give their dad a hug!
Storm: They’re probably secreting weapons on him so that he gets disqualified.
Deal: They are NOT! Besides, in those outfits those bimbos couldn’t possibly secrete anything.
Storm: Ah, but...no, that’s a fair point actually.
Deal: Terry Dale is our match official. He’s good to go and calls for the bell.
**DING**DING**
Storm: And …. nothing.
Deal: No, the girls back up and decide that they are going to tag as that’s the fair ‘Super Face Megastar’ thing to do. Harvey though won’t hear of it. He’s telling them to BOTH stay in the ring. Filthy Phil is loudly seconding that, pointing out that there was nothing in the rules about it being a tag match. Nerison has a word with Stock.
Storm: Yeah and Stock says that BOTH girls HAVE TO BE IN THE RING as that’s what Dare intended.
Deal: Tuppy apologises to Dale AND Harvey as she gets back into the ring. There’s STILL no action though.
Storm: And that’s not good enough for these fans OR for Stock. He’s telling them that if they don’t start NOW then all THREE will be LOSERS and kicked out. Adams immediately charges! Running clothesline. That flattens Tiffany. Tuppy darts forward to Spear Harvey, but he bends to catch her around the middle and Suplexes her over ONTO Tiff!
Storm: He ain’t messing around. It makes sense. If the girls AND him were going to be kicked out he may as well fight to save one of them – himself.
Deal: Let’s not forget that Adams only discovered he had a daughter – Tiffany, this year. So they aren’t exactly that close. As to Tuppy, she’s an adopted daughter. On the other hand, both girls are very impressed with Adams and do indeed seems to love him as the father he is. Then again, they aren’t the sharpest tools in the box.
Storm: Now Adams drops to pin BOTH!
Dale: ONE! - TWO!!
Deal: And Stinker has Rakshasa reach in and pull Adams backwards by the ankle! The girls both throw up an arm, but whether they’d have been in time is now academic.
Storm: Now normally Adams would be going off on one about that, but he’s shrugging it off. He stands and waits for both girls to stand. They then do Rock-Paper-Scissors for absolutely no reason that I can determine and Tuppy runs in to attack with a Missile Drop Kick - a REAL one! Harvey is knocked back into the ropes. He rebounds and jumps over Tuppy to charge at Tiff – who turns away to cover her face! NO! It’s a back kick!
Storm: And it catches Harvey square in the balls!
Deal: Harvey doubles and folds to his knees. Tiff turns around – horrified and runs over to apologise.
Storm: She should be attacking him not saying soothing words!
Deal: And that’s exactly what Stinker is telling her. He’s pounding a fist into the other palm and shouting at the two bimbos that this is their livelihoods at stake. And his!
Storm: It’s a fair point.
Deal: And Harvey suddenly strikes to drop Tiff with a jaw-breaker! In comes Tuppy! Running knee to the jaw!
Storm: And Stinker is slapping the apron in relief. Seems his bimbos may have finally woken up. Of course, how long they stay awake is an entirely different matter.
Deal: Adams drops backwards and Sweet FA twines her legs around his head!
Storm: That’s a proper Triangle Hold is that! A REAL submission move! How in the name of Neil “By Gawd” Puller did she do that?
Deal: Not a little ironic that Harvey has been tutoring these girls and now he’s seeing just how much they’ve learnt first hand. Oh, now Tuppy has the other arm and is applying a nasty wrist lock!
Storm: And those HURT!
Deal: Yeah, Harvey is suddenly up against it and try as he might can’t liberate himself. NO! He manages to pull out of Tuppy’s grasp, but she’s straight back on the arm and now seeking to hyper extend the elbow!
Storm: Looks like Harvey decided to teach them the extra painful moves.
Deal: And he’s certainly feeling it. Dale goes to a knee and asks - Does he quit!
Storm: Nope. He’s using his legs to crab around. He may be being throttled and faced with a broken arm, but he still weighs more than both bimbos combined!
Deal: Yes and he’s using that extra muscle to swivel around and – Foot to the ropes!
Storm: He did it!
Deal: Dale calls for the break and the two girls immediately release Harvey.
Storm: Stinker sure liked that – better than ice cold milk on his corn flakes, but NOT the clean break. He’s trying to convince those girls that they need to keep those holds on to the last second. Not sure he’s getting through to them though.
Deal: They’re bimbos. There’s very little chance that he is.
Storm: Yeah. That True Legend Harvey Adams is back up and applauding his girls’ efforts. Huh. Anyone would think that he didn’t want to win.
Deal: Or, it could be mind games: lull the pair into a false sense of security and then strike. With those two, that wouldn’t be difficult at all.
Storm: True. That’s probably it. See? He’s pretending to struggle for breath.
Deal: But they aren’t attacking, despite Stinker’s urgent entreaties. They’re telling him that it wouldn’t be fair and that Super Face Megastars never do stuff that’s unfair. Yeah, that went down real well with Phil.
Storm: But Harv darts forward! He scoops Tuppy up and DUMPS her! Now he rolls her up as Tiff is still arguing with Stinker!
Dale: ONE! - TWO!! -TH’
Deal: Sweet FA! She leaps in to crash into Harvey and break it up!
Storm: And Stinker is wiping the sweat from his brow. That was CLOSE.
Deal: All three roll to their feet. Tiff checks on her ‘sister’ and they are again good to go. Harvey waits in the middle of the ring. Tiff circles one side of him, Tuppy on the other. They both rush in and Harv steps back to neatly direct their heads – TOGETHER!
Storm: Damn fine Double Noggin Knocker there. True Legend standard was that.
Deal: The girls are reeling. Harv trips Tiff. She lands hard on her ass. He then grabs Tuppy. Across his shoulders and -
Storm: Samoan Drop!
Deal: He bridges!
Dale: ONE! - TWO!! -TH’
Deal: Again! Tiff gets in there in time. This time with a Twisting Bodyslam. Okay, she’s really NOT that big and it wasn’t what you’d call an emphatic slam, but it was enough and that’s what matters.
Storm: Hey! Look at that! Tuppy just slid to the side and grabbed one of Harv’s legs!
Deal: Tiff grabs the other! They peel them back over his head. They have him pinned!
Storm: Schoolboyed!
Dale: ONE! - TWO!! -THR’
Deal: Kick out!! Harvey powers out of that scattering both girls.
Storm: Yeah, and Stinker again slaps the apron in frustration, but that was close AND actual teamwork; not True Legend teamwork, but teamwork nonetheless.
Deal: Everyone is back on their feet. Adams is now smiling. He takes up a sideways, defensive stance and beckons his daughters to him. Tiff rushes in and jumps! Missile Drop Kick!
Storm: Misses! Adams was NEVER gonna get caught by that.
Deal: No, but as he twists aside Tuppy slides in to upend him!
Storm: That was just plain sneaky.
Deal: But Adams drops on top of her and still smiling pins her arms to the mat! She’s pinned!
Dale: ONE! -
Storm: See that? True Legend skill, is that.
Dale: TWO!! -
Storm: No way is she shifting Harvey. He’s twice her weight, vastly experienced and has ALL the True Legend skills. She’s toast.
Dale: THR’
Deal: Tiff! Sweet FA slams into him, grabs his head and rolls over to drag him off Tuppy- who immediately pops back up. Harvey rolls with the impact and flings Tiff into the ropes, He rises to a knee ready to follow up, but Tuppy connects with a lariat!
Storm: Yeah, she’s a sneaky one alright….for a bimbo.
Deal: Adams pitches forward. Tiff just manages to spread her legs wide so that Harvey misses them and his head hits the deck instead. Tiff scoots forward to sit on the back of his head!
Storm: She’ll never get a pin like that, but the fans don’t care. Those outfits are totally thong backed.
Deal: Hold on, Tuppy is trying to fold Adams’ legs. She is! She pulls his legs up then bends them at the knees to pass the feet to Tiff, who tucks them under her arms! Just LOOK at Adams’ bent back now!
Storm: A submission? They’re actually going for a submission?
Deal: Looks that way as Tuppy now sits, her back pressed against Adams’ thighs so her can’t kick out! And his back is being folded in half! Okay, look, those bimbos are pole dancers. Their backs fold like paper, but Harvey’s? Not so much. That looks seriously painful.
Storm: Yeah, positively unnatural! Come on, Harv, you’ve made your girls look good. There’s no need to drag things out any longer; so kick out already!
Deal: Dale is right there. He kneels to check on Harvey. Does he quit?
Storm: And end his career? Are you from Barsoom? No, if anyone is going to quit it’s one of those bimbos. Seriously RAGE doesn’t need so many bimbos. We could lose those two and not even notice. Harvey Adams? He’s a True Legend! You don’t go around losing True Legends. That’s not just careless, that’s unforgivable!
Deal: Don’t panic. Yet. Harvey isn’t tapping.
Storm: I knew he wouldn’t.
Deal: But he’s not breaking free either, but how can he?
Storm: With True Legend power! That’s how.
Deal: Stinker is yelling at Tuppy to brace harder and push against Harvey’s knees. At the same time he demands that Tiff lean back.
Storm: That’s a LOT of instruction for those two. They’ll never be able to -
Deal: HE TAPS! HARVEY ADAMS TAPS OUT!!!
Storm: NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!
**DING**DING**DING**
Stock: Ladies and bloody Gents, you WINNERS and NOT leaving RAGE – The SWEET T’s – Tiffany “Sweet FA” Adams and Tuppence “Tuppy” Banglarron-Adams! Which bloody means ….HARVEY ADAMS IS THE BLOODY LOSER AND MUST LEAVE RAGE!!!
Deal: The fans are in shock.
Storm: I’M in shock, never mind them!
Deal: Daniel Dare must be cackling his socks off right now. Harvey Adams is OUT of Rage and at the hands of his own daughters! They quickly release that savage pin and groaning Harvey rolls to his left. Both girls kneel there, looking at him in shock, while outside the ring Filthy Phil punches the air in delight. Harvey tests his back and then slowly stands.
Fans: HAR-VEY! HAR-VEY! HAR-VEY! HAR-VEY!
Deal: Now tears rolling down their faces, Tiff and Tuppy rush forward to embrace him. He in turn hugs them. There’s no animosity, no recriminations, no argument. Harvey then leans over each in turn to kiss the top of their head and then peels them off him so he can RAISE THEIR ARMS! Harvey Adams is PROUD of his daughters.
Storm: Hold on, common sense is prevailing. He’s calling for a mic. It’s always wise to hear a True Legend speak. So here’s where we get the killer twist. You just KNOW that Adams always has a killer twist in store.
Adams: Thank you. Thank you all. It’s been FUN. It’s been WILD. It’s been MEMORABLE.
Fans: HAR-VEY! HAR-VEY! HAR-VEY! HAR-VEY!
Adams: It was GOOD. BUT, but it’s time for me to move on AND….
Fans: HAR-VEY! HAR-VEY! HAR-VEY! HAR-VEY!
Adams: I can do so happily knowing that RAGE has a positive future. It does, because you are LOOKING AT THAT FUTURE! My daughters; Tiffany and Tuppence. Let me tell you – no father could be prouder. HERE! Here is future!!
Deal: Harvey raises the hands of his daughters in victory!
Fans: A-DAMS! A-DAMS! A-DAMS! A-DAMS!
Deal: Now all three Adams are smiling. Both girls reach up on tip toes to kiss their father’s cheek.
Storm: Damn it. It’s so emotional – reminds me of the Silverstar family reunion.
Deal: We’ve just witnessed the end of an era and possibly the dawning of a new one. An impressive performance – In a handicap match it has to be remembered, but still – perhaps this IS an indicator of things to come. As to Harvey Adams, we wish him every success and happiness in whatever he decides to do next.
Storm: Too right! True Legends never die. Just ask Buddy Meyers.
Deal: And now it’s time to turn the dial, all the way to BRUTAL. Yes. It’s Bare Knuckles time.
Storm: Bring it on! Who doesn’t love some extreme violence with their corn flakes?
Stock: And NOW! Ladies and bloody Gents, it’s time for some serious bloody carnage as we put the RAGE Bare Knuckles Championship on the bloody line! Your challenger…..MONSTER BIG BLOODY TEL!!!
(Monster by Automatic plays as the fans start booing with Monster Big Tel walking to the ring with a purpose.)
Stock: And here is your reigning bloody champion…. for those of you of a delicate disposition, for those with a weak bloody heart and any children watching – look away NOW, because - Standing 5’10” in her stripper bloody heels and weighing in at 115 pounds – Here is – THE BOOTSLUT!
My Mind Still Speaks by Misery Loves Company hits and the curtain parts. Vile pulls out a large, wheeled suitcase. She stands it vertically in the middle of the ramp and then unzips it. The Bootslut crawls out. She pulls from the case a plastic bottle of cola. She shakes it frantically in time with the music, then opens it spraying the crowd who jeer and boo. Uncaring, The Bootslut rubs the beer bottle lasciviously against her pussy before raising it to her mouth to vulgarly lick the bottle and drink what remains. She then retrieves a pile of brown paper bags. To the massive boos of the crowd she struts down to the ring passing out bags to the ‘ugly’ fans so that they can put them on their hideous faces. She spits out the cola in a wild spray at the first fan to complain. Laughing, she moves on only to pause halfway to thrust her tits at some unsuspecting fan. She insults his manhood, hands him the last bag and then turns away to a chant of “ZIP IT!” from the crowd.
In entering the ring The Bootslut makes a point of sliding back and forth along the middle rope so that it rubs against her pussy before stepping in to grind her exposed ass against the turnbuckle. After which she strides over to the ref and grabs their groin only to quickly release the hold laughing at the ‘nothing’ that was there. Finally she takes to her corner.
Deal: As charming and sophisticated as ever.
Storm: I think she may be part fish.
Deal: I dread to ask….why?
Storm: They don’t wear clothes either.
Deal: Right. But there’s no escaping the fact that The Bootslut IS to all intents and purposes, naked. The few strategically places pieces of electrical tape that she’s “wearing” hardly qualify as clothing.
Storm: But she is wearing a hood!
Deal: Yeah, that can be zipped shut. Not the smartest choice. You have to believe that Stinker had a hand in all that.
Storm: OR – she really IS a slut: one that doesn’t eat all her corn flakes. They’re the worst.
Deal: Tom Nerison is our referee and he doesn’t look at all impressed with the Bootslut’s antics so far. Something tells me she’s going to need a LOT of antics tonight as Big Tel measures 6’1” and weighs in at a formidable 330 pounds. That’s almost three times the muscle that she has! Plus, while she is technically only giving away 3” in height, that’s only due to those ridiculously tall spiked heels. Without them, I guess she’d be about 5’4”. So no way does she have his reach. Still, she is totally ruthless, so if I were Tel, I wouldn’t underestimate her.
**DING**DING**
Deal: There’s the bell and Big Tell immediately charges. It’s a Running Clothesline that -
Storm: Misses! She ducked and rolled.
Deal: Luckily for her or this would have been a VERY short fight. Now Tel wastes no time. He spins around, growls at the naked girl and barrels forward once again.
Storm: He jumps, twists and -
Deal: Senton Bomb! NO! She again rolls aside.
Storm: Well, she sure ain’t running; not in them boots.
Deal: Tel picks himself up. His mood is NOT improving. He takes a more measured approach now, stalking her, using those long arms to full effect, seeking to cut off any escape. And she rolls FORWARDS! Forwards to slam a foot into his balls! And just listen to this place. The sound of groaning fills it.
Storm: Everyone felt that! Except Stinker – he’s cheering like crazy.
Deal: And not the Bootslut. Tel doubles. She rolls back and kicks straight up! A dagger-like heel stabs across his cheek!
Storm: He’s cut and it’s a nasty one!
Deal: Tel staggers back still doubled in pain from that savage kick to the vitals. The Bootslut stands, saunters forward and rolls her head around. That thick braid whirls around and – with a flick of the head she slams that weight at the end into the side of his head!
Storm: Right on the temple!
Deal: Tel stumbles. He drops to a knee. His arms flail to the side. I don’t think he even knows where he is right now, but a hand finds the ropes and he pulls himself towards them. The Bootslut calmly follows. She steps, spins and a Spinning kick rakes across his chest!
Storm: Those heels are pure evil! She cut him AGAIN! Yeah, much to Stinker’s delight.
Deal: Yes, Tel now has a long line seeping blood right across his chest. And she’s not finished! She spins again to – NO! It was a fake. Tel buys it bringing up both arms to block, but instead she stamps down! That spike heel goes right THROUGH the toe of his boot!
Storm: Let’s hope he’s part Dalgurnian and only has 3 toes, otherwise he just lost some.
Deal: Tel hops back. The Bootslut strikes again – Bellringer. Tel is stunned! She slides out between the ropes to walk along the apron. She slaps her bare ass and flicks off the fans before taking up position directly behind Big Tel at the corner and …
Storm: Tag Rope! She’s looped the tag rope around his neck!
Deal: And is now doing her absolute damnedest to strangle him! Tel is quickly turning red.
Storm: And not because he’s mad – which he probably is.
Deal: Tel is trying to pull the cord free, but she has it so tight that he simply cannot get his meaty fingers under it! He’s waning! He’s sinking down! Can she have totally DOMINATED and HUMILIATED Big Tel so quickly?
Storm: Sure looks that way to me. What was that you said underestimating? Every inter-galactic space pirate knows that you NEVER underestimate a naked girl with a hood on. It’s just not done.
Deal: I’ll just take your word for it.
Storm: You should!
Deal: Tel is dropping right down. He’s now sitting on the bottom rope and that seems to be the only thing that’s keeping upright. Well, that and the cord that’s cutting so deeply into his neck. Nerison raises an arm. It drops!
Storm: Probably because he’s stopped breathing. That’ll do it most times.
Deal: Again Nerison raises an arm – the other. And that….
Storm: Falls! He is DONE! TOAST! FINISHED! Let this be a lesson to the entire roster; no one messes with a naked girl that wears a hood!
Deal: I can’t believe it. Of all the ways I thought that this match would play out, this most assuredly, wasn’t one of them.
Storm: That’s because you didn’t consult me beforehand.
Deal: And now Nerison tries the arm one more time. If this falls, so will Big Tel. The Bootslut will release the cord and he’ll fall to lie there for the inevitable 10 count. He lifts the arm – AND IT SHOOTS UP AND BACK. He grabs Boots’ braid and drags her over the ropes! He slams her down onto the mat in front of him and then stamps down on her tits!
Storm: BIG target, and luckily he used his good foot.
Deal: Boots bounces, cringes and rolls away covering her breasts as Tel slumps back. That took everything he had and now he’s gulping in great lungfuls of air. You have to wonder if he regrets his choice now. Tel finished sixth in BOH and that permitted him to make a choice. He elected to face The Bootslut for the Bare Knuckles belt.
Storm: He should have taken that Double Jeopardy prize instead. At least then he’d still have all his toes.
Deal: The Bootslut gets up and asks Nerison to check her tits! He looks very uncertain. She presses herself against him and – SHOVES HIM - backwards into Tel!
Storm: No Disqualifications in Bare Knuckles, as Buddy Meyers always said.
Deal: As Tel pushes Nerison aside The Bootslut grabs the top rope and JUMPS to send both feet into Tel’s head!
Storm: He’ll be BLIND!
Deal: NO! Tel JUST squirms aside and then lunges to grab her by the throat. He pulls her in to – NO!! She knees him in the balls. Tel groans, but STILL somehow grabs HER groin to LIFT HER! Over the ropes he dumps her!
Storm: To bounce down off the apron. Lucky those big tits broke her fall.
Deal: Now Big Tel permits himself a grimace of pain. Two deep breaths and he’s good to go. Damn, that is one tough man. He’s completely ignoring all those cuts and bruises.
Storm: But he IS limping. Losing toes tends to do that though.
Deal: Now Boots gets back to her high heeled feet, but Tel drops down and snatches up a chair! She sees that and pulls an axe handle out from under the ring! Tel limps around. She can’t ruin; so even that pace is enough to catch her. Now he draws back, swings and -
Storm: BLAM!
Deal: She met the chair with the axe handle! It dented the chair! Oh, but Tel quickly reverses and slams the dented chair into her shoulder sending her crashing into the apron! She immediately pushes away from the apron – and gets clobbered across the back of the head! Down she goes.
Storm: Yeah, but only to all fours. She’s tough too.
Deal: Tel boots her in the ribs. That sends her almost UNDER the apron. She twists though and hammers the end of the axe handle down onto his injured foot! More blood spurts out! Tel howls in pain and hops back. Boots pulls herself fully out from the apron curtain and advances on Tel. She brings the handle back for a home run hit and – SWINGS!
Storm: BLAMMO!! That’s bigger than a BLAM, just in case you were wondering.
Deal: Tel met that swing with one of his own and it sends her axe handle spinning away. And the chair BREAKS! Tel casts it aside and limps forward to grab her by that braid. He hammers her head into the top of the barrier! She falls back – stunned. Tel SPITS on her – to cheers form the crowd. Seems they have a favorite and it’s not her.
Storm: Well, she is naked AND wearing a hood. That’s always a No-No.
Deal: Tel limps off – off to pull a table from under the ring. He slides it into the ring and it’s followed by a chair! The fans are getting real loud now, but LOOK! The Bootslut is back up and pulls a large bag from under the ring – a bag of -
Storm: Nails! Just look, some of them are poking through the bag!
Deal: Boots clambers back into the ring, bag in hand. Tel follows – with a bicycle chain in hand!
Storm: Nasty!
Deal: Very. The two unflinchingly head to the centre of the ring. Tel swings the chain!
Storm: Ducked!
Deal: Now she swings the bag! Tel sways back and the weight of the bag spins her around. It must be really difficult trying to keep your balance wearing heels like those.
Storm: And Tel whips her ass!
Deal: Blood flies! She spins around to again swing the bag- right into the side of Tel’s face!
Storm: What face???? She ripped most of it away!
Deal: The left side of Tel’s face is just a mask of blood now. You can see bits of flesh hanging off! And Tel slowly turns back to LASH her across the tits!
Storm: In fairness she was thrusting them in his direction.
Deal: They’re cut! More blood sprays around. And Tel swings again ripping a line across her stomach! A fourth! He pulls back for another, fourth strike that – NO!! She snaps out a kick! That stabs the knee! Tel’s leg buckles and he falls into -
Storm: - The bag of nails! She’s picking him apart – first the foot, now the knee! Hey, and Stinker is loving this.
Deal: And she’s paying a heavy price for it, but she determinedly swings that bag AGAIN – NO! Tel catches it! He shoves it forward into her face! I hope for her sake that the hood protected her. Oh, but Tel rips the bag out of her hands and tosses it aside. Now he wraps the bike chain around his fist and PUNCHES her in the side of the head! She’s down!
Storm: Just a lot. But hey! Look, she’s pushing back up.
Deal: And Tel grabs her head and slams his good knee into the side of it. That drops her! Nerison steps in for the count.
Nerison: 1 – 2 – 3
Storm: Well, Tel ain’t waiting around. He’s real busy setting up that table.
Nerison: 4 – 5 – 6
Deal: And not just that. He’s emptied the contents of that bag all over it!
Storm: Wow. Not just nails. There are tacks, screws, bolts, screwdrivers and ...is that a trowel?
Deal: It is. No wonder that bag did so much damage to Tel.
Nerison: 7 – 8 -
Deal: And she’s up! Boots shakes her head and snatches up the chair that Tel had pushed in. Tel turns from admiring his work.
Storm: It IS good work.
Deal: And gets to eat chair! Down he goes and she hammers away at his head – again and again! Now she pushes the end of the chair into his throat and LEANS on it. She’s standing ON him and those heels are really digging in!
Storm: She almost strangled him last time. Looks like she’s out to finish the job here.
Deal: Again Tel is turning all shades of red and purple and – oh! He reaches up to grab her by the tits and twists both savagely!
Storm: That’s her fault for having them almost in his face.
Deal: Tel continues to crush and twist. She shouts out in pain. She raises a foot to stamp down on his – NO! Tel twists to throw her sideways across the ring. He rolls over gagging and coughing. Boots meanwhile rolls onto her knees and then slowly straightens. Those boobs of hers sure have taken a battering tonight. But Tel is still struggling for breath. She approaches. Spin Kick! That pointed toe stabs into the side of his head. He drops and she….oh no.
Storm: She is sitting on his face!
Deal: With her legs trapping his arms. Looks like she doesn’t a repetition of what just happened. Tel is thrashing, trying to get free, but she leans right over his head giving him no ready target. Still Tel tries. He – ROLLS! Tel rolls her over, but she’s like a limpet, refusing to let go! Tel rolls again and – stops. He’s out of breath! She may have done it here. Slowly she releases and |Nerison starts to count.
Nerison: 1 – 2 – 3
Storm: What a way to go. I’m betting Big Tel never expected this.
Nerison: 4 – 5 – 6
Deal: I doubt it. But look, his breathing has been relentlessly targeted all fight. He’s a big man that needs a LOT of oxygen and The Bootslut has repeatedly restricted that.
Nerison: 7 – 8 – 9
Deal: What a match and what a finish. The Bootslut retains in remarkable fashion to –
Nerison: TE’-
Deal: NO! Tel throws an arm up! Boots can’t believe it. She telling Nerison that – well, I won’t repeat her words. Let’s just say she’s questioning his ability to count.
Storm: Well, it WAS real close.
Deal: She’s livid about this and is letting Nerison know it. And Tel! He fires a forearm up between her legs, lifting her off her feet! As she lands he pulls her in – Backbreaker! He turns her over for a Gut Buster! He staggers back, gathering more air, more energy. Boots slowly peels herself up off the mat.
Storm: She’s still in better shape than him.
Deal: Tel swings his good foot! A boot under the jaw sends her spinning back across the ring! Now he limps over to grab her. He pulls her in and – NO! Eye rake! Now she slithers behind him to loop her long braid around his neck!
Storm: More choking! Hey, it’s a tactic that’s definitely paid off. No way can Big Tel survive another throttling.
Deal: I think that you’re right and so does Tel. He’s frantically back-pedalling, even with that bad foot. He crushes her into a corner, pulls out and backs in sharply – and again! Still she clings on.
Storm: Four! FIVE! SIX!!! that did it.
Deal: Bi Tel stumbles forward again struggling for air and just LOOK at all the marks around his blood stained neck! It looks like he’s been HUNG – repeatedly! But those crushing body blocks seem to have winded The Bootslut too. It looks like a matter of who recovers the fastest.
Storm: She’s up!
Deal: He’s up! Boots steps in and swing a boot at his balls! CAUGHT! Tel catches it and pulls her in for a short arm clothesline – using the leg. Boots almost falls, but Tel pulls her back in. Head Butt! Blood sprays but Tel doesn’t care. Now he – CHOKESLAMS her! He stamps on her gut and then pulls her up and over with an Arm Drag!
Storm: That’ll leave a stain for sure.
Deal: Tel seems to be working on pure adrenaline right now. Honestly, I’m not sure how he’s still standing and The Bootslut just keeps getting back up, no matter what he does to her. OH! Tel slumps. He drops to a knee. Looks like that adrenaline just evaporated. Boots senses her chance. Pulls herself up and starts to roll her head. Just look at that weight spinning around. That is going to do some serious damage when it hits!
Storm: Yeah, that thing is EVIL.
Deal: In she steps to – CHAIR! Tel snatches the chair up and SWINGS it! To smash her in the head! She drops. Tel crawls over and … damn.
Storm: Wow.
Deal: He just closed the zips! Now The Bootslut can’t effectively speak and certainly can’t see!
Crowd: ZIP IT! ZIP IT! ~clap-clap-clap~ ZIP IT! ZIP IT! ~clap-clap-clap~
Storm: Well, in my expert opinion I’d have to say that that is going to make matters harder for her.
Deal: Tel links his hands high overhead and slams them down onto her battered and bleeding chest!
Storm: He may have broken some ribs there!
Deal: Now Tel stands. He pulls her up and – POWERBOMB! Boots doesn’t know where she is right now. She fumbling,. Trying to find the zipper and Tel is immediately back at her. Up she goes – Hesitation Suplex!
Storm: Straight through the table – tacks, nails, screws, bolts and those other tools! Stuff flies all over!
Deal: And he follows that with a big chair shot to the head! And he’s not finished! He lifts her up and just LOOK at all that stuff embedded into her flesh! Monster Lock straight back down onto the chair, the nails and ruined table! He stamps HARD on her head! Now he staggers bent – totally spent. He drops to a knee as Nerison counts.
Nerison: 1 – 2 – 3
Storm: Hmm… looks to me like she’s definitely not moving. Of course she could be playing possum. Apparently naked women in hoods do that a lot. That’s what Neil Puller says.
Nerison: 4 – 5 – 6
Deal: Those were brutal, savage hits. I don’t see how anyone could survive those.
Nerison: 7 – 8 – 9
Deal: And let’s not forget that she’s still effectively blindfolded, but Stinker is telling her to “stop bloody messin’ about and get back up”.
Deal: Lots of sympathy there then.
Nerison: TEN!!!!
**DING**DING**DING**
Stock: Ladies and bloody Gents, your bloody WINNER and NEW RAGE BARE KNUCKLES CHAMPION!! - MONSTER BIG BLOODY TEL!!!!
Deal: A popular winner. He seems to have a gift for ending Bare Knuckles reigns. I believe he did the same to Nightwalker.
Storm: Yep, that’s what Neil Puller said too.
Deal: Tel holds up the belt and takes in the cheers of the crowd. Oh, but as he turns the knee buckles and he winces. He looks down on the battered and bloody form of the Bootslut – who is just starting to move again. She rolls onto her knees and HE BATTERS HER WITH THE BELT!
Storm: And she’s down again!
Deal: Now Tel angrily pries that weight from her hair, holds it in his hand to – close the hand into a fist and punch her in the jaw!
Storm: Yeah see how much she likes it!
Deal: And now he peels her backwards to get a better hold of – THE HOOD! Big Tel is looking to unmask The Bootslut!
Storm: Quite right too! I told you – I told you: never trust a naked lady in a hood.
Deal: Stinker is telling his Security team to step in and stop him, but they are rather spread out and not currently close to the ring. Getting that hood off is proving REALLY difficult – so Tel uses …. TIN SNIPS! He’s cut through the tube at the top that holds her hair and then peels the whole thing down!
Storm: Huh. That can’t be right.
Deal: WHAT!? It’s Kristal Ball! I don’t believe it. Stinker has used that girl under her own name and then masked her to ALSO COMPETE as La Reina Corazon – aka Cora AND as The Bootslut! This has the fans VERY upset! They’d been CHEERING for Kristal and Cora and HATING The Bootslut – only to find - IT’S THE SAME PERSON!
Storm: Wild. Stinker claims THREE salaries for the same girl.
Deal: No wonder we never saw all three at the same time! Not that Big Tel cares. He pulls her up by that braid to show the fans exactly who it is and what happens to people who get in his way! Now he drops her like so much dirty laundry and limps out of the ring.
Storm: By GAWD! As Neil puller would say.
Deal: Year 22 is certainly not short on shocks and surprises and I’m sure that there are even more to come.
Storm: And they’ll probably be coming once the trash is cleared out of the ring.
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DEAL: Fans it is now time for the RAGE Gauntlet Tag Title Match as we see history-making champions Thee Storm, the duo of Lady Giant and Crazy Jenna taking on the team of “Action” Jay Jackson and Gemini, who find themselves challenging thanks to their placing in the Bouts of Honor.
STORM: While both teams might be loved by the crowd, it’ll be up to one to show that killer instinct to leave with the titles.
DEAL: Let’s go to the ring for our introductions!
*STOCK: This bloody match is scheduled for one bloody fall and is for the bloody RAGE Gauntlet Tag Titles! Introducing the challengers, they are the team of “ACTION” JAY JACKSON AND GEMINI!!!
(The fans erupt into cheers as Back In The Game by Airbourne begins to play while the numbers 1, 2, 5, 10, 100, 1000 and higher appear on a rolling counter that increases in speed the higher the numbers get. Eventually the numbers stop counting and the counter explodes on the RAGE-Vision replaced by the words WELCOME TO THE BUDDY LIST with the Yin-Yang symbol behind it. This then merges into the opening guitar riff of “Ain’t No Love in Oklahoma” By Luke Combs.
A series of explosions go off by the entrance way, leaving a large cloud of smoke behind. As the smoke disappears the duo of Gemini and Jackson are greeted with a thunderous pop from the fans and begins heading towards the ring. They are accompanied by Homeless Don and make their way to the ring, exchanging words of strategy as they climb in. Each takes a turnbuckle and raise their arms as the fans continue to cheer.)
*STOCK: And their opponents…
(The arena goes black. Lightning strikes and the thunder BOOMS.)
*STOCK:Ladies and bloody gentlemen now entering the arena Crazy Jenna and Lady Giant. Together they are the history bloody making TCW AND RAGE heavyweight tag team champions....THEE STORM!!!!
(FANS GIVE A HUGE POP!!! Thee Storm stalks slowly to the ring. Both women climb to the top of opposite corners they call their lighthouses. They cheer on their fans. Thee Storm climbs down and readies for the match to begin.)
**DING**DING**
DEAL: Here we go!! Jenna and Jackson start things off, and it’s speed versus speed right out of the gate with these two. Jackson takes Jenna down with a crisp arm drag, Jenna pops up and answers with a lightning-fast headscissors. Jackson flips through, lands on his feet, and the two freeze for half a second and you can tell there’s a bit of respect there, and the fans reward both with a huge pop.
STORM: Looks like Gemini is calling for the tag though, and Jackson obliges. Giant offers a tag to Jenna, but Jenna seems to say in a minute. Giant smiles and nods, and in steps Gemini.
DEAL: Jenna lashes out with a kick, and Gemini takes a few, but he absorbs Jenna’s kicks, checks one, and sweeps her leg out from under her. Jenna scrambles to her feet while Gemini attempts an armbar, but Jenna avoids it, rolls, and dives to her corner, making the tag, and in comes Giant!
STORM: Jenna might be speed, but with Lady Giant in, now the power game begins. Lady Giant bulldozes Gemini with a shoulder block that sends him down to the mat. She hauls him up for a delayed vertical suplex, holding him aloft as the crowd counts along before slamming him down. Cover, one.. two… but that’s it says referee Terry Dale.
DEAL: Both get to their feet and Gemini delivers a few kicks, keeping Lady Giant at range, but then she is able to slip a kick and lock up, headlock on Gemini, Gemini whips her into the ropes. Gemini goes for a leapfrog but that’s a pretty big ask, and instead he’s caught by Lady Giant and dumped with an overhead belly-to-belly suplex!
STORM: Gemini lands hard and the fans applaud the move by Giant, but there’s also a contingent behind Gemini, and he gets to a knee holding his lower back, but he’s close to the corner, and in tags Jackson. A quick tag and Gemini steps to the apron as Homeless Don asks about his back.
DEAL: Jackson rushes in, tries to chop the giant down with leg kicks and quick strikes, but Lady Giant catches him mid-leap and throws him into the corner. A series of chops in the corner and Giant tags Jenna. Giant keeps Jackson in the corner as Jenna runs to a corner, charges the ropes, leaps off the center rope as Giant moves, and Jenna hits a springboard crossbody splash in the corner on Jackson!
STORM: Jackson stumbles out and Jenna cradles, one… two… kickout! Innovative offense by Jenna, and Jackson is down. Jenna brings him up, but Jackson with a quick fireman’s carry and then, as Jenna jumps to her feet, he takes her with another, but then flips into a bridge, one… two… kickout by Jenna!
DEAL: Both pop to their feet and now Jackson with a wristlock. Jenna cartwheels out, tries to hit a low dropkick. but Jackson sidesteps it. Jackson attempts an elbow drop, rolled out by Jenna who pops to her feet, standing moonsault finds nothing but the mat! Jackson runs the ropes, blind tag by Gemini.
STORM: Jackson with a clothesline attempt, ducked by Jenna, but then she runs right into a knee lift from Gemini! Jackson off the ropes and hits a flying forearm to the back of Jenna’s head, sending her right into Gemini’s snap roundhouse kick!
DEAL: Jenna goes down and Gemini with the cover, one… two… kickout! Gemini locks in a heel hold and Jenna is in the middle of the ring, but she’s trying to get to Lady Giant. Lady Giant is able to cut the distance with her height, but not enough to get the tag. Jenna though is refusing to give in and Gemini lets the heel hold go, pulls her up to her feet by her leg, then snaps to the mat with a dragon screw!
STORM: Gemini grapevines the leg once again and Jenna is in trouble. Jenna again tries to pull herself across the mat but Gemini is able to keep her grounded. Gemini again pulls her up, and he’s thinking another dragon screw, but this time Jenna leaps up at him - catches an enzugiri!
DEAL: Gemini drops to a knee and Jenna lands on the mat, then kicks both her feet up catching Gemini flush in the chin! Gemini goes down and Jenna gets to her feet, favoring her leg but makes the tag! Lady Giant is in and bulldozes down Gemini with a shoulder tackle! Gemini gets up and Giant with a clothesline. She rushes across the ring and nails Jackson with a forearm!
STORM: Lady Giant trying to clean house and Gemini is getting back up, Lady Giant runs the ropes, and nearly decapitates him with a boot! Cover and Dale is in position, one… two… but Gemini get the shoulder up.
DEAL: Quick tag out to Jenna as Giant whips Gemini into the ropes, bearhug by Giant and Jenna hits a springboard dropkick! Jackson comes in and eats a short-arm headbutt from Giant! Cover by Jenna, one… two… but Gemini kicks out! Quick tag out to Lady Giant again and now Giant comes in body slams him. Giant with a cover, one… two… but Gemini kicks out.
STORM: Lady Giant brings Gemini up, whips him into the ropes, but then ducks her head on the way back and Gemini with a leap frog, hits the ropes, and leaps with double knees into the chest of Lady Giant! Lady Giant gets knocked back and Gemini follows up with a shotgun dropkick that sends her tumbling through the ropes and to the outside.
DEAL: Gemini runs the ropes and leaps over, rolling plancha onto Giant on the outside! Giant hits the guardrail and Gemini quickly pops to his feet, because Jenna is in, runs the ropes, and suicide dive!! She nailed Gemini and now all three are down on the outside.
STORM: Jackson waits for Jenna to get to her feet and as she does, he runs and leaps off the apron, taking her down with a clothesline. All four competitors are on the outside as Jackson gets to his feet and grabs Lady Giant, rolling her in.
DEAL: He helps Gemini up and Gemini climbs in, and he makes the tag to Jackson. Jackson goes up top and Giant gets to her feet, Gemini hits a standing dropkick while Jackson comes off the top with a missile dropkick! Giant is down and Jackson covers, one… two… but Giant kicks out!
STORM: Meanwhile, Crazy Jenna is making her way over to her corner, and Jackson brings Giant up, swinging neckbreaker. Cover by Jackson, one… two… but Jenna breaks it up, stomping on his back. Jackson gets to his feet as Jenna goes back to her corner, and now both teams are not so much in the “we’re all friends” mindset.
DEAL: All four know there’s gold on the line, Storm. Jackson runs the ropes and goes for a flying crossbody on Giant as she gets to a knee, but Giant catches him! What strength by Giant and she has Jackson up and is carrying him around the ring. Tag by Jenna who climbs to the top rope and hits a diving crossbody to the back of her own partner, bringing Jackson down in a powerslam!!
STORM: That’s definitely a way to add some extra “umph” to the move. Giant rolls out of the ring and Jenna rolls on top of Jackson. One… two… Gemini breaks it up by pulling Jenna off!
DEAL: Jenna pulls Jackson up and whips him into the turnbuckle. Jenna charges in with a meteora double knees into Jackson, and then Jenna whips him again across the ring. She charges again, but this time Jackson moves and she collides with the corner, stumbles out, and Jackson with a huge German suplex! He gets up on his toes and he’s got the bridge, one… two… but Jenna rolls her shoulder up!
STORM: Both are down on the mat and now the crowd is on their feet for both teams. The crowd is cheering for both Jenna and Jackson, both partners trying to rally their teammate. Jenna dives to tag in Giant, Jackson dives to tag in Gemini!
DEAL: Gemini and Giant meet in the middle of the ring and Giant with a sidewalk slam! She hooks the leg, one… two… but Gemini kicks out! Giant pulls up Gemini and says it’s over, and she goes for her powerbomb! She’s got Gemini up, but he hits an elbow to her forehead and snaps back, hitting a huirricanrana that sends her headfirst into the corner!
STORM: An innovative counter to what very well could have been the ending blow of the match, Deal.
DEAL: Gemini rushes in and unloads with a rapid-fire combo—low kick, palm strike, a spinning back fist—but Lady Giant is held up by the turnbuckle and won’t go down. Gemini steps back and hits a spinning heel kick and that brings her down, and right into a Gemini roll up. One… two… thre… no! Lady Giant kicks out!
STORM: Gemini doesn’t let up though and as Giant gets up, he hits his “Face the Truth” codebreaker variation! Giant pinwheels her arms as she goes down and Gemini covers with Dale in position! One… two… thre… NO! Jenna breaks it up!
DEAL: That was very close to being a Three!
STORM: Yes it was, and Jenna knows it. Jenna’s trying to cheer Giant on, but Gemini knows that he has an opening. He pulls Giant up and hooks her, looks like he’s thinking “Reality Check!” He’s got Giant up, but her height is definitely making it awkward.
DEAL: Lady Giant delivers an elbow to the side of the head, drops behind Gemini, and then makes the tag to Jenna! Lady Giant falls through the middle and top rope to the outside as Jenna comes off the ropes with a springboard forearm!! She catches Gemini and goes for the cover, one… two… but Jackson with the save!
STORM: Jackson pulled Jenna off and saved the match for his team, but as he goes to the apron he’s caught with a dropkick from Jenna, knocking him off the apron!
DEAL: Jackson is on the floor, so is Giant, and now Jenna connects with a knee lift, and she doubles Gemini over, she’s going for her run-up bulldog in the corner, but Gemini is able to block it! He’s got her up for a belly-to-back suplex, but instead she rolls down his back.
STORM: Gemini turns around, boot to the stomach, and she’s hooked him for the DDT!
DEAL: She spikes Gemini and it could be over, but instead, Gemini lifts her like he’s going for a Northern Lights, but reaches out and tags Jackson as he makes it to the apron! Gemini spins around with Jenna in his grip and Jackson leaps… “LIGHTS, CAMERA, ACTION” OFF THE TOP ROPE!!
STORM: Good lord she never saw it coming!!
DEAL: Jackson with the cover as Gemini charges the ring and cuts off Lady Giant! One… two… THREE!!! WE HAVE NEW RAGE GAUNTLET TAG CHAMPS!!
**DING**DING**DING**
*STOCK: Ladies and bloody Gentlemen… the winners of this match… AND NEW RAGE GAUNTLET TAG CHAMPIONS… GEMINI AND “ACTION” JAY JACKSON!!!
STORM: I can’t believe this, Deal!
DEAL: Jay Jackson and Gemini used an opening and just a small quick counter to capture the Tag Titles! Terry Dale hands the new champions their titles while Lady Giant checks on Crazy Jenna. Jackson and Gemini have knocked off Thee Storm in a classic, high-impact, high speed encounter here tonight! Jenna is pulling herself up and the former champs are looking at the new champs… and extend their hands!
STORM: Oh great, now I really can’t believe this.
DEAL: All four competitors shake hands, and what a great sign of respect! Jenna and Giant applaud the new champs as they leave the ring, and Gemini and Jackson each take a corner, titles in hand, to celebrate this huge win!!
Deal: Our next match is a match paid for by Rich Mason Promotions and is taking place in Saudi Arabia as Superstar Steve Hogar is coming out of retirement one last time to take on a bitter rival of his, Kip Kutler. The fans here in attendance at MSG will be watching on the RAGE Vision.
Storm: The origins of this match go back over a decade when both men were a part of Mason Inc. Steve Hogar was the wily veteran and Kip Kutler was a young rising star at the time. They had serious heat that exploded after Hogar's departure from the group and they have had heat ever since.
Deal: Let's not forget that, until recently, Kip Kutler was BLACKLISTED from this industry for YEARS, and Steve Hogar bashed him on numerous occasions. When Kutler returned, Steve Hogar was one of the individuals that Kutler called out. Kutler used his past relationship with Rich Mason to lure Hogar out of retirement.
Storm: Kutler heard what Steve Hogar said about him, and you know what? Kutler has had things to say about Hogar as well.
Deal: Tonight is the night that they settle their differences, once and for all.
Storm: This will be Steve Hogar's last match - win, lose, or draw. Each of these participants will earn ONE MILLION DOLLARS just to participate in this match.
Deal: The winner will receive a percentage of tonight's gate, and there was a sell out with over 60,000 tickets being sold. Let's go to the ring!
*Ring Announcer (in both Arabic and English): This match is a FIGHT TO THE FINISH! There are NO RULES, NO DISQUALIFICATION, and NO COUNT OUTS! Introducing first, from Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA, he weighs in at 250 pounds, he is SUPERSTAR STEVE HOGAR!
("Hellraiser" by Ozzy Osbourne plays as Hogar makes his way to the ring. He receives a mixed reaction, but more boos than cheers. Hogar ignores the fans as he has a businesslike look on his face. Hogar is dressed in his wrestling attire - black trunks and a red Superstar t-shirt.)
Deal: Hogar is not very popular here tonight.
Storm: Kip Kutler has been throwing out a lot of accusations. One of those accusations is that Hogar is a DRUNK.
Deal: While Hogar has had issues with alcohol in the past, including two DUI arrests, he claims that he has been clean for some time.
Storm: The question is.....did Hogar have enough time to prepare for this match?
Deal: He claims that he did. He said that he was in "fighting shape" even before this match was signed, and while he's not in the "best" shape of his life, he's in good enough shape to beat Kutler or so he claims. He might have an uphill battle, because as we've seen, Kutler is in peak condition.
Storm: There's no doubt about that. Kutler quickly asserted himself in the main event scene after his return to RAGE and he has much to lose if Hogar manages to defeat him.
Deal: Hogar began his career in Japan in the early 90s and made his US debut in the UWF in November, 1996.
Storm: I remember that night!
Deal: Hogar was brought to the UWF by Rich Mason to team with Dan Williams against two of the top wrestlers at the time, Shawn Hart and Fury. Fury turned on Shawn Hart and Mason Inc. was born. Mason and Hogar have had their ups and downs over the years, sometimes as teammates and other times as enemies.
Storm: Rich Mason recently claimed that he pulled Hogar out of poverty again.
Deal: That may be an exaggeration but Hogar was no doubt lured by the money. That might explain some of the fans' disdain toward him.
*Ring Announcer (in both Arabic and English): And his opponent, hailing from Toronto, Ontario Canada and weighing in at 280 pounds here is The Canadian Destroyer... "THE NEW AGE ICON"... KIP KUTLER!!!
"The prophecy has been fulfilled!"
"This is his time"
"His Destiny Awaits"
(A siren can be heard softly building up with a guitar and lamb bag drum beat. The TCW Tron lights up to the image Kutler standing with his head down and then an image appears of him walking forward."Stricken" by Disturbed hits the PA system and Kip walks out from behind the curtain, and stops at the top of the stage. He holds his arms out to the sides, and spins once around, allowing the fans to soak in his essence. He stands while the chorus of the song begins.He walks down the ramp, yelling back at the fans who are shouting at him. Once he reaches the ring, Kip hops up onto the apron on his knee, letting his other leg hang loosely, as he pulls his sunglasses off, and tosses them into the crowd. He quickly lifts his leg and slips it through the ropes, straddling the middle rope for a moment, before completely getting in the ring. Kip quickly turns and climbs up onto the second turnbuckle, and he holds his arms out again, and tilts his head back, letting everyone bask in his presence for a moment. He takes a long stare of the crowd looking through them before heading back to the middle of the ring, awaiting his opponent's arrival.)
Storm: Kip Kutler has arrived and he means business!
Deal: He has a look on his face that can burn through lead. He looks like a man on a mission.
Storm: Kutler is now staring down Hogar and he suddenly cracks up laughing. This causes Hogar to take a step toward him, but the referee gets in between to restrain Hogar. This will not be a friendly scientific match. Both of these men are out for blood.
Deal: Both of these men look eager to get started. The ref is already at work, trying to keep them in their respective corners as they bark insults at each other.
Storm: You can cut the tension with a knife. The hatred between these two is out of this world.
Deal: Joining Kutler and Hogar in Saudi Arabia is Rich Mason, the promoter of this match.
(Cut to the skybox where Mason is seated with an entourage. The bald 70 something year old Mason is wearing a suit and has his usual poker face.)
Deal: Mason made sure that his name was all over that ring.
Storm: He obviously sold some advertising!
(The middle of the ring has an ad for Corona Beer. There are smaller ads for Nike, Monster Energy, DraftKings, and HBO. There is also a "Rich Mason Promotions" emblem. The turnbuckles all have "Mason" on them. There is a banner that says "RAGE: Pro Wrestling Generation" and "Rich Mason Promotions" in the background.)
Deal: Is this Rich Mason's response to Mason International's rebranding? He walked away from his own company early this year and disappeared for quite some time, only to return to RAGE of all places upon request of Kip Kutler.
Storm: No doubt Mason will be making a handsome profit from this match. Whenever there is money to be made, Mason is right there.
Deal: This match is unsanctioned. It is being brought to you as a joint venture between RAGE, Rich Mason Promotions, and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Storm: Let's remind the people why this match is taking place in Saudi Arabia and not the US.
Deal: Steve Hogar was not able to get cleared by ANY state athletic commission in the United States.
Storm: They went to every state?
Deal: I don't know about that, but they did go to Hogar's home state of Wisconsin and the state of Mississippi, which is one of the most lenient states for approval, and he was denied in both places.
Storm: If he couldn't get cleared in Mississippi, you have to wonder how long he will be able to last tonight. It may not be a question as to who wins this match as much as it's a question as to how long this match lasts.
Deal: All indications point to this being a short match.
Storm: Vegas has Hogar being a +900 underdog in this match.
Deal: The two are in the center of the ring as the ref explains the rules.....
Storm: What rules?
Deal: The ref tells them to shake hands. Kutler laughs and Hogar shakes his head in disgust.
**DING**DING**
Deal: Kutler and Hogar are face-to-face and they are mouthing off to each other and they lock up. Kutler gets the early advantage and punches Hogar in the face! He hits him again and again! Hogar hits Kutler back with some fists of his own! Kutler responds with his own flurry of punches and Hogar goes down!
Storm: Down goes Hogar! Down goes Hogar!
Deal: Kutler follow up with kicks and stomps to the face of Steve Hogar. Kutler is yelling at Hogar as he punishes him. Hogar tries to break free, but Kutler with some more stomps.
Storm: He won't give Hogar an opening!
Deal: Hogar tries to spring up, but Kutler with a kick right to the chin and Hogar goes down again! Kutler follows it up with more kicks and punches.
Storm: This is not gonna be a scientific match.
Deal: Not at all! Kutler is telling Hogar to "give it up" as he continues the beating. He has Hogar at the edge of the ring and shoves him to the outside with his foot! Hogar is on the outside and Kutler runs up to the top rope and he comes CRASHING down on Hogar with a flying bodypress! Kutler is now SMASHING Hogar's head against the steel steps!
Storm: Hogar is getting SLAUGHTERED out there!
Deal: Kutler is NOT letting up as he he SMASHES Hogar's head into the steel steps for the tenth time. That man has had NUMEROUS concussions in his long for God's sake! Kutler throws Hogar right into the guard rail and he continues his assault!
Storm: There are no count outs and no disqualifications.
Deal: Kutler has one foot on Hogar's neck as he grabs a chair and pushes it right into Hogar's gut, knocking the wind out of him!
(Cut to Rich Mason, in the skybox, who is lighting up a cigar.)
Deal: Rich Mason is obviously enjoying this.
Storm: Now we can see why Hogar wasn't cleared by ANY state athletic commission. This man is in NO condition to be wrestling. Somebody needs to stop this match before he suffers permanent damage.
Deal: Kutler is NOT letting up! He just face slammed Hogar right into the chair! Is the man still conscious?
Storm: Remember this is a 55 year old man who has not wrestled in a number of years. How much punishment can he take?
Deal: Kutler throws Hogar into the side of the ring, shoulder-first. He scoops up Hogar and tosses him onto the ring apron.
(Kutler raises his arms to a crowd pop.)
Deal: Kutler is tearing Hogar apart and these fans are loving it.
Storm: These fans are bloodthirsty! They want BLOOD!
Deal: They're getting blood as Hogar already has a cut. Kutler pulls Hogar up and look at at that! Hogar is swinging his fists and connects! I'm not sure if Hogar even knows where he's at, but he has some fight left in him. Kutler fires back and Hogar responds with a flurry of punches and Kutler is PISSED! Kutler with an uppercut and a superkick and Hoger goes down like a stack of bricks!
Storm: The Saudi fans are really getting into this.
Deal: Hogar is in trouble as Kutler is now ripping off the turnbuckle bad. He said that he's done taking it easy on him, that it's time to take the gloves off. Hogar is moving and trying to make his way up. Kutler is standing in front of him and appears to be aiming ANOTHER superkick, right to the face, and Hogar goes down again!
(Kutler flips off Hogar)
*Kutler: Take that Hogarbage!
Storm: This is not looking good for Hogar. Does he have ANY fight left in him?
Deal: I don't know, but Kutler is continuing his assault. More kicks to the face and to the gut. Kutler comes off the ropes and nails him with a legdrop. Kutler grabs Hogar's head and slams it into the mat! Kutler goes up to the second rope and hits a double axe handle.
Storm: Kutler is out to punish Hogar.....just like he said he would!
Deal: Hogar is already cut open and Kutler is making an example out of him. Kutler pulls Hogar toward the corner post and SLAMS Hogar's leg into the post!
Storm: Is that the leg with the bad knee that he once had surgery on?
Deal: I'm afraid it is. Kutler seems to have done his homework as he knows exactly what to target. Kutler does it again and again!
*Kutler (yelling): What do you have to say now HOGARBAGE?!
Storm: I'm guessing we won't see a handshake at the end of this one.
Deal: These two have despised each other for many years, dating back to when both of them were in Mason International. Kutler wraps Hogar's legs around the cornerpost and puts him in a figure four leglock. With little exception, this match has been ALL Kutler.
Storm: This isn't a match. This is an EXECUTION....and these bloodthirsty people are loving it!
(Cut to the skybox where Mason continues to smoke his cigar. Kutler walks around the corner and grabs a microphone.)
Storm: Rich Mason is loving it too. Kutler is back in the ring and he's has a microphone with him.
*Kutler: DO YOU QUIT HOGARBAGE?! Are you ready to QUIT?!
(Kutler holds up the mic to Hogar's mouth and his voice is muffled but a "No" comes out)
Storm: That sounds like a no.
(Kutler laughs and tosses the mic aside as he resumes the punishment.)
Storm: Kutler gave him a chance to quit and he REFUSED!
Deal: Kutler is on the top rope and nails Hogar with a flying elbow! He covers, 1......2.......and Kutler bounces up!
Storm: What?
Deal: Kutler sprung up before the ref counts to three.
Storm: And he's laughing!
(Kutler laughs as he resumes punishing Hogar.)
Storm: You can't say he's not living up to his word. He said he's gonna end Hogar and that's exactly what he's looking to do! Hogar is NOT prepared for what Kutler has in store for him.
Deal: Sadly you may be right. Hogar has been outwrestled and outbrawled. He's been overpowered and outmaneuvered. Kutler is in FIRM control of this match as he has Hogar in a chokehold.
(Hogar is gagging and there is some blood streaming down his face.)
Storm: They need to stop this match before somebody gets killed.
Deal: The ref doesn't seem to have any intention to stop this match. Kutler throws Hogar into that exposed turnbuckle and Hogar goes down again! Kutler with a SHOULDER BREAKER!
Storm: That's Hogar's bad shoulder, isn't it!
Deal: Hogar did have surgery on his right shoulder years ago and Kutler appears to be attempting to dislocate it as he places him in an armbar and turns it into a chicken wing! Hogar is screaming in pain as Kutler has that hold locked in and Kutler is laughing manically!
Storm: He looks like he wants to rip Hogar's shoulder out of it's socket!
Deal: Hogar continues to scream in pain!
Storm: This man is in trouble!
Deal: I think you're right! Hogar is in some serious pain as Kutler appears to be having the time of his life. Wait a minute, Kutler just released the hold and let Hogar's body fall to the mat.
Storm: What a nice guy!
Deal: Kutler scoops Hogar right back up and puts him in a Krippling Kutler Cross Face! This could be it! The ref is asking Hogar if he gives up and he REFUSES!
Storm: You know Kutler wants Hogar to give up. He doesn't care about scoring a pinfall. He wants Hogar to CRY UNCLE!
Deal: Kutler has Hogar locked into that finishing hold as Hogar continues to scream in agonizing pain. This man does not just want to win. He wants to humiliate Hogar.
Storm: Hogar wanted to humiliate him, but it's not working out that way.
Deal: Indeed it's not. SOMEBODY needs to stop this thing! It's not a match, it's a....
(Cut to Rich Mason, who appears to be enjoying himself as he eats appetizers.)
Storm: Rich Mason seems to be enjoying this.
Deal: Of course he would. Kip Kutler just said he's giving Hogar one more chance to quit but Hogar REFUSES to quit!
Storm: I bet Hogar is regretting signing up for this. I don't care how much money he's making from this fight, it won't be enough to cover his medical bills.
(The referee grabs Hogar's arm and lets it drop.)
Deal: For Hogar's sake, I hope he has insurance. Kutler just released the hold!
Storm: Why did he do that?!
Deal: He doesn't seem to be ready for the match to end.
Storm: This is no longer a wrestling match. This is a MASSACRE.
Storm: Kutler is now setting Hogar up for the Kutting Edge! AND HE HITS IT!
Deal: What a DEVASTATING MOVE! He covers for the cover and then thinks twice. He's setting Hogar up for ANOTHER Kutting Edge!
Storm: HOLY SHIT!
Deal: Kutler cover again, 1.....2......NO! Kutler just pulled up Hogar's shoulder!
Storm: What?! He had this match won!
Deal: It sure looked like it. He's back on his feet and kicking Hogar again and again with that boot of his. Is that not enough punishment?!
Storm: Kutler is enjoying this! It's like he's having the time of his life out there.
Deal: I could see teaching Hogar a lesson as Hogar has said some things that upset Kutler but this getting out of control. The referee isn't doing anything.
Storm: He counted, didn't he?
Deal: He didn't warn Kutler.
Storm: There are no rules! That's what Hogar agreed to, right?
Deal: He did. Kutler is now VERBALLY ABUSING a bloodied and Hogar in what has been a COMPLETELY one-sided match! Kutler is now slapping Hogar around and he SPITS RIGHT IN HIS FACE!
Storm: Ha!
(The crowd starts to boo Kutler, who appears to be having the time of his life.)
Storm: Listen to these fans.
Deal: They see what's going on here as Kutler is continuing to add insult to injury as he smashes Hogar's head into the mat again and again. This man has had NUMEROUS concussions in his career! SOMEBODY STOP THIS MATCH! Kutler is like a man POSSESSED as he yells out "Hogarbage" and continues assaulting the man with elbows to the face. Kutler goes upstairs again and comes crashing down with a flying bodypress! 1......2......and again Kutler lifts up Hogar. Kutler could have walked away with the win several times already and he REFUSES to finish Hogar off.
Storm: The man can barely move! Hogar is NOT in ring condition. He has NO BUSINESS being in there and has been EXPOSED....just like Kutler said he would.
Deal: Kutler is toying with the man at this point. Kutler with a curb stomp! No cover! And now Kutler is going back upstairs and he sits on the top rope as he points to Hogar and laughs!
(Kutler looks around and laughs as much of the crowd has turned against him. He waves to Rich Mason, who is watching intently from the skybox.)
Storm: Kutler is taking a breather. It's like he's wearing himself out by all this punishment he is dishing out
Deal: The man has lost it. I can see sending Hogar a message, but Kutler is taking this TOO FAR and somebody is gonna get seriously injured or worse!
Storm: Hogar NEVER should have accepted this match. It's obvious that the man is not in ring-shape. Kutler TOLD YOU ALL what he was gonna do but nobody believed him.
Deal: Kutler with a flying elbowdrop! Again, no cover.
Storm: We may have a catastrophie on our hands.
Deal: Hogar is literally GAGGING as Kutler laughs and puts him in a choke hold. It's unbelievable that the referee doesn't get in there and stop this match. Kutler has Hogar up and Hogar is still gagging. Kutler throws Hogar right into the corner with the exposed turnbuckle. He just narrowly missed hitting his head again. And Kutler goes for the TURNBUCKLE SMASH, but Hogar somehow sidesteps him and KUTLER GOES INTO IT SHOULDER-FIRST!
(Kutler screams loudly in pain)
Storm: Kutler went into that exposed turnbuckle shoulder-first, and just the wrong angle, and he may have DISLOCATED HIS SHOULDER!
Deal: That could very well be karma after what Kutler did to Hogar earlier. This is Hoger's chance for some offense....IF he can pull it together! Kutler is still hopping around the ring and he just went down to his knees! The referee is checking on Kutler and Kutler pushes him away as he he is in some pain....and here comes Hogar and he jumps right on top of Kutler! Kutler goes for an F5....NO! Hogar with a FLYING HEADSCISSORS!
(The crowd pops)
Storm: I've NEVER seen Hogar do that move before!
Deal: The right move at the right time! Hogar covers, but Kutler escapes and now Hogar with some kicks to the head! The man can barely stand, but he's taking advantage of the situation and he's taking it to Kutler! He grabs Kutler and AGAIN throws him into that exposed turnbuckle! Hogar is wrapping Kutler's legs around the cornerpost.....
Storm: That's what Kutler did to him earlier!
Deal: Hogar grabs a chair and nails Kutler's leg! He hits him again and again! Now Hogar is a man possessed as he is running on PURE ADRENALINE! Hogar is the master of the figure four and he's trying to wrap Kutler's legs around but no! Hogar falls to the floor in exhaustion as Kutler is inside the ring and he's in some serious pain of his own as he grabs his shoulder.
Storm: Just when we thought this was over....
Deal: Hogar is using every ounce of strength that he has to make his way up. He's attempting to get back into the ring, but his knee or his ankle gave out on him. Hogar is up again and he grabs Kutler by the legs and pulls him out! Hogar grabs that chair and now it's Hogar that is punishing Kutler with that steel chair!
Storm: Look at that HATE in Hogar's eyes!
Deal: Can you blame him?! Hogar just knocked the wind outta Kutler with that chair. He's now setting Kutler up for the figure-four but having some trouble. Kutler with a kick to the face and Hogar goes down! Both men are down! Kutler isn't laughing anymore!
Storm: I don't believe this!
Deal: Kutler was DESTROYING Hogar and could have ended this match on numerous occasions. All it took was Kutler hit in that exposed turnbuckle into the corner at just the wrong angle and that changed the course of this match. Could Hogar have a fighting chance?
Storm: Are you serious?
Deal: This is a man who not only dominated the tag team division for many years, but also became a World Champion after defeating The Saint. He has had some big wins in his career that some may claim were upsets. Does he have another one left in him?
Storm: Come on! Don't get too excited! Kutler just hit some turbulence. He'll be fine.
Deal: Both mean are struggling to make their way up. Kutler is up first and he's trying to lift up the steel steps but his shoulder gives out. He's yelling curse words in frustration and goes to grab that chair and he's wrapping that chair around Hogar's legs before kicking him square in the head!
Storm: How many more head shots can this man take?!
Deal: Kutler is now breathing heavy as Hogar is once again gagging as Kutler puts him in another chokehold. Kutler is now looking at the cornerpost as he heads back into the ring and he's headed upstairs. He's looking to break Hogar's leg! This man is RELENTLESS!
Storm: He wants to make Hogar pay for what he just did to him.
Deal: Hogar is a man just trying to survive and Kutler is making it difficult. Kutler is slowly making his way to the top as he screams obscenities at Hogar. If you thought these two hated each other before, that hate seems to be increasing. Kutler is all the way at the top and leaps but HOGAR LIFTS HIS FOOT and that chair hits Kutler square in the head! Both men are down again!
Storm: There are no count outs, no disqualifications, no rules. Neither is moving!
Deal: Hogar is stirring and making his way back up as Kutler is still motionless.
Storm: This was a COMPLETELY one-sided match until that FLUKE happened and now we're seeing VINTAGE Hogar. This man will not quit. No matter what you throw at him, he just keeps coming after you.
Deal: Kutler had numerous chances to end this match earlier but he chose not to and now he's suffering the consequences.
Storm: Hogar is putting Kutler in his finisher, a figure-four, and he has it locked in! Kutler is screaming in pain!
Deal: There is no escape. Could Hogar actually force Kutler to submit?! The ref is on the outside and asking Kutler if he wants to quit and he refuses.
Storm: Kutler is fighting for his career here. A loss would be DEVASTATING to Kutler and both he and Hogar know that.
Deal: Hogar is barely hanging on himself as he uses the steel steps as leverage, but Kutler is trying hard to reverse it.
Storm: I'm not even sure Kutler knows where he's at, but he knows that losing is NOT an option. I CANNOT BELIEVE how he ended up in this position.
Deal: He was GREEDY and that's his own fault!
Storm: Greedy? He was just trying to live up to his word. Kutler is a man of his word.
Deal: He went TOO FAR and you know it and now he's paying the price! Perhaps karma has come to collect. The ref asks Kutler is he wants to give up and he says no.
Storm: NO way in hell will Kutler give up.
Deal: Wait a minute, Kutler has REVERSED the figure four and now it's Hogar that is in pain. Now the ref is asking Hogar if he wants to quit. He says NEVER!
Storm: He may want to reconsider because he's losing the advantage that he was handed to on a silver platter due to that FLUKE. Hogar better pull it together really quick if he wants ANY chance of walking outta here in one piece because lightning doesn't strike twice!
Deal: Kutler is obviously not happy with the recent turn of events. He may be going into the new year with a shoulder injury, courtesy of Hogar. That isn't what Kutler had planned.
Storm: Kutler is increasing the pressure. Perhaps it's time for Hogar to call it a career before his legs are broken!
Deal: He's not ready to call it a career.
Storm: He should be! Look at him! The man's money is GUARANTEED! He and Kutler have given the fans a helluva show but it's time! TAP OUT!
Deal: Kutler is ORDERING Hogar to quit, which makes Hogar dig his heels in even more. Hogar is mustering every ounce of strength in his body to try and reverse that figure four, but Kutler isn't relinquishing the advantage and Hogar is serious pain here. He has a great deal of intestinal fortitude.
Storm: Intestinal fortitude? I have to question that man's' intelligence!
Deal: The longer Hogar holds on, the ANGRIER Kutler is getting! Kutler's face is BEET RED!
Storm: That man is PISSED!
Deal: Kutler releases the hold. He is SCREAMING obscenities at Hogar as he makes his way back up to his feet and stands over a fallen Hogar. Kutler pulls Hogar up and throws him FACE FIRST into the steel steps!
Storm: Hogar gets cut AGAIN! Hogar is BUSTED OPEN!
Deal: Kutler with some boots to the face and to the midsection of Hogar, yelling and screaming at him as he continues his assault. Kutler has LOST IT!
Storm: He told Hogar to QUIT and Hogar refused to quit and now Kutler is making him pay and pay dearly!
Deal: Kutler turns to the side.....OH NO! He's gonna pick up those steel steps! NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
Storm: This is gonna END Hogar!
Deal: Kutler lifts up the steps and Hogar grabs his foot and the steel steps fall RIGHT ON TOP OF BOTH MEN!
(The crowd chants "Holy Shit")
Storm: These people know English?
Deal: They are familiar with four-letter words, that's for sure. The steps are laying right on top of Kutler and Kutler is CRUSHING Hogar's leg! This is NOT GOOD!
Storm: The ref is standing by and he doesn't know what to do.
Deal: If this were a sanctioned RAGE match, somebody might have considered stopping it by now, but this match is UNSANCTIONED and the ref is letting it go.
Storm: That's what they wanted and Rich Mason gave it to them!
Deal: Both men are motionless and the referee is trying to get those steel steps off of Kutler. Here comes the ring announcer and a ringside official and they're helping him move those steps off of Kutler, but the damage may have been done! Both men are STILL motionless!
(Cut to the skybox where Rich Mason is still watching, and still has a poker face.)
Deal: I wonder what is going through that man's mind. Hogar's blood is on his hands!
Storm: Hogar agreed to this!
Deal: That is true, but Mason knew the condition that this man was in. That's why this match is taking place in Saudi Arabia. How much more punishment can this man take?
Storm: What's shocking to me is that Kutler is not moving. At least Hogar is moving! Kutler appears to be out!
Deal: Kutler may be seriously injured. How knows how much those steel steps weight and Kutler took the brunt of that impact. The ref is looking over Kutler. He doesn't know what to do.
Storm: You know damn well Kutler will DESTROY that man if he stops the match and awards it to Hogar.
Deal: Hogar is actually making his way back up, holding onto to a nearby chair. Hogar is up! Hogar is up! (crowd pop)
Storm: And Kutler is STILL DOWN?! How did that happen?!
Deal: Hogar smells victory here as he folds the chair and picks it up and WAIT! Kutler lifts a knee and LOW BLOW Hogar! (crowd boos) Kutler SPRINGS up! That was a TRICK! He was playing possum!
Storm: Smart man!
Deal: Kutler grabs the chair and smashes it against the side of the ring in ANGER! He tosses the chair in the ring and he's crawling on top of Hogar and berating him as he SLAPS him in the face!
*Kutler: GET YOUR BITCH ASS UP HOGARBAGE! COME ON!
Deal: Kutler slaps Hogar again and.....WAIT! Hogar grabs Kutler's wrist and Kutler goes to slap Hogar and Hogar grabs his other wrist as he uses his strength to try and.....NO! A kick to the gut, knocking the wind out of Hogar! Kutler SPITS on Hogar and pulls him up and is trying to get him back into the ring. The hatred that these two have for each other is OFF THE CHARTS!
Storm: Kutler is struggling, but he's picking up the over 250 pound Hogar and places him on the ring apron.
Deal: Kutler screams at the ref to get back in the ring and Kutler follows. He's eyeing that chair that's on the mat and then eyes Hogar. I'm not sure Hogar knows where he's at.
Storm: The man is winded, he's bloody, he's outta gas. It's time to STOP THIS CARNAGE!
Deal: Kutler is looking to finish him off, it seems. He pulls Hogar over to where the steel chair is and attempts to set him up for a piledriver but Hogar just will not cooperate. Kutler with a swift kick to the head as he's once again getting angry. As Kutler berates Hogar, he has another idea. He's wrapping that chair around Hogar's legs. He wants to finish the job he started earlier and BREAK HOGAR'S LEGS! Come on ref! Get in there!
Storm: Remember, there are no rules in this match! That's what Hogar agreed to!
Deal: A couple more kicks to the head and Hogar may be out cold!. Kip Kutler is making his way to the corner now that he's satisfied that Hogar isn't moving. Kutler is slowly making his way up. Kutler is not known as a high flyer.
Storm: He seems to have dished out enough punishment to know that Hogar's out of gas.
Deal: Kutler stucks up both of his middle fingers at Hogar and leaps, BUT HOGAR MOVES OVER AND KUTLER HITS THE MAT FACE-FIRST! Kutler tried a flying bodypress onto that chair, but Hogar managed to swerve him at the last second!
Storm: That may have kept Hogar from being disabled just like his old partner Dan Williams!
Deal: Dan Williams has been in a wheelchair for many years, due to a beating he once received from The Saint, and no doubt Kutler was looking to do the same to Hogar. Both men are again down and motionless. The ref cannot even count because there are no count outs. This match must end by pinfall or submission.
Storm: I don't f'n believe this! This match should already be over and Hogar should be in a hospital bed.
Deal: That was Kutler's plan, but things haven't gone as planned. This match started out as a JOKE that was supposed to end in a blow out and it has turned into a no-holds-barred streetfight! If Kutler loses this match, even if he gets out of here in one piece, his main event days could very well be OVER!
Storm: Don't be delusional, Storm. Hogar doesn't stand a chance.
Deal: I didn't say he did but these men may not be the same after this one.
Storm: I'll tell you one thing. This match won't end in a handshake or embrace.
Deal: Both men are stirring but I'm not sure they know where they're at. These fans are going CRAZY in Riyahd. What was a crowd that was partial to Kutler is now solidly behind Hogar!
Storm: I can't believe this! They're getting behind a DRUNK! Don't these people have laws against alcohol?
Deal: What do you mean?
Storm: Like don't they get their arms cut off if they get caught drinking and driving like Hogar did on more than one occasion?
Deal: Puh-leze. Kutler is making his way back up as is Hogar, who just broke his legs free of that chair. Kutler spots the chair and he snatches it but WAIT! Hogar grabs the other end! These two are having a tug of war over the chair! Both men are trying to get possession over that steel chair and Kutler SNATCHES it as he has the strength advantage and SWINGS it at Hogar, but Hogar sidesteps him and Kutler hits the mat with the chair and trips and falls right on top of it!
(Some fans are laughing at ringside and Kutler screams obscenities at them.)
Deal: LOOK OUT! Hogar with a FACE SLAM on the chair and cover, 1......2......NO! A blooded Hogar is yelling at the official as he pounds the mat in frustration. Hogar grabs Kutler by the hair and SMASHES his face into it! AGAIN AND AGAIN! And now KUTLER is BUSTED OPEN!
Storm: How the hell can Hogar even see?!
Deal: I don't know but Kutler may be losing the advantage that he had now that blood is streaming down his face. Some of that blood gets into Hogar's eyes and he wipes his face. Hogar is setting Kutler up for the figure four once again but Kutler with a boot to the face! Hogar falls back into the corner and he's EXHAUSTED! He's taking a breather as he waits for Kutler to make his way back up. Kutler is up and Hogar goes for a clothesline but Kutler ducks underneath it! Hogar comes back and Kutler FLATTENS Hogar with a clothesline of his own! Kutler with another kick to the head!
Storm: How many of those blows to the head has Hogar taken?!
Deal: Far too many. The man may have brain damage after this one is over.
Storm: He already had brain damage, according to Kutler.
Deal: Kutler isn't helping the situation any. Kutler has Hogar in an armbar.
Storm: Kutler is gonna pull Hogar's arm right out of it's socket!
Deal: Wait a minute, Kutler isn't stopping there. He's putting Hogar in the Krippling Kutler Cross Face!
Storm: This could be it!
*Kutler: QUIT DAMMIT!
Deal: Kutler is screaming at Hogar and DEMANDING that he quit! Hogar is breathing heavy and he's on empty.
Storm: He's been on empty for some time.
Deal: Kutler is still hollering at Hogar. I think he's wearing himself out just as much as he's wearing Hogar out.
Storm: I'm not so sure about that. Listen to Hogar's AGONIZING screams! He's throwing out some four letter words of his own!
Deal: Kutler is trying to maintain his grip as Hogar inches his way to the ropes. The ref is asking Hogar if he wants to quit and he refuses.
Storm: COME ON HOGAR! GIVE IT UP!
Deal: Hogar is in seriously bad shape here and he STUBBORNLY REFUSES to quit!
Storm: What is wrong with that man?!
Deal: Kip Kutler is asking himself the same question as he shakes his head in frustration as Hogar inches even closer to the ropes. Once again the ref asks Hogar if he wants to quit and he shakes his head. Kutler is still screaming at him, like a Drill Sergeant, and HOGAR SOMEHOW MAKES IT TO THE ROPES! The ref is tapping Kutler on the shoulder as he REFUSES to let go! The ref SMACKS Kutler across the head and that gets Kutler to drop Hogar and now Kutler grabs ahold of the ref and smacks him across the head before tossing him outta the ring!
(The crowd boos)
Storm: He just manhandled that hometown referee and these people have completely turned against him.
*Kutler (to Hogar): YOU'RE MINE!
Deal: Kutler now pulls Hogar to the middle of the ring and sets him up for a Kutting Edge! Kutler is having some difficulty as he's taken a beating in this match. He has Hogar up and HITS IT! Kutler is covering, but there is NO REFEREE!
Storm: 1....2.....3......4.......5! This match should be over AGAIN!
Deal: Kutler did it to himself! He tossed the referee out, who is trying to regain composure on the outside. An angry Kutler is screaming at the official to get back in. Kutler is pulling up Hogar. Don't tell me he's doing it again?! Kutler is struggling with Hogar, but has him up and hits ANOTHER Kutting Edge! The referee just made his way back into the ring and Kutler is yelling at him to get in position! The referee slowly makes his way over.....
Storm: He's doing this on purpose!
Deal: The cover, 1......2.......NO! Hogar with a shoulder up and Kutler is LIVID! Kutler is SCREAMING at the ref again!
Storm: Don't throw him out again!
Deal: I think he learned from that as he takes a deep breath and now he's screaming at Hogar for kicking out! Kutler is stumbing around as he's pondering.....no way! Is he?!
Storm: Yes!
Deal: Kutler is gonna try it again! He's going for yet ANOTHER Kutting Edge! He grabs Hogar but Hogar with an EYE GOUGE and Kutler is temporarily blinded with some of that blood getting in his eyes! Hogar is swinging in no particular direction as he can't see! Hogar is punching air and he finally connects with Kutler's face and Kutler goes down as does Hogar! These two men are EXHAUSTED! Someone just threw a towel into the ring
Storm: It's over! Someone threw in the towel!
Deal: It is NOT over! The ref is using the towel to wipe the bloodied faces of both men.
Storm: Oh.
Deal: Kutler still appears to be blinded as he's rubbing his eyes after that eye gouge and wait a minute! Hogar just spotted the chair. He CLOBBERS Kutler and Kutler doubles over and Hogar hits him again! And again! Hogar is hitting releasing YEARS of PENT UP RAGE and FRUSTRATION as he continues to beat on the man while these stunned fans are silenced in disbelief!
Storm: That blood is trickling down Hogar's face again.
Deal: That's a good thing for Kutler because Hogar was going to do some serious damage if he hasn't already. Hogar can't see once again as he wildly swings the chair but doesn't connect. Another swing and the chair goes flying outta the ring, nearly missing the referee! The ref wipes Hogar's face again as well as Kutler's. Hogar can see Kutler lying motionless on the mat. He covers, 1......2.......kickout! How did he kick out after taking all of those chairshots!
Storm: Intestinal fortitude! This is a MUST WIN for him.
Deal: Hogar seems to have Kutler where he wants him. He's setting him up for his figure four leglock finisher!
Storm: But does he have the strength to get it locked in?!
Deal: That's a good question as Hogar is struggling and it doesn't appear that Kutler is even conscious after taking those chairshots, some of them to the head! No doubt that is payback for what Hogar did to him earlier. This may be Hogar's last chance! Can he put SHOCK THE WORLD and put Kutler away?
Storm: Kutler with a KICK TO THE FACE!
Deal: Hogar stumbles back and falls to the mat. Kutler is trying to shake the cobwebs as Hogar pounds his fist on the mat in frustration.
Storm: These fans are at the edge of their seats.
Deal: Kutler and Hogar are both struggling. Hogar and Kutler lock eyes as they lie on the mat and look at each other in disbelief and then anger as they exchange four letter words. Both men are in rough shape and bloodied. Kutler was on his way to an easy win in the early going of this match, but rammed his shoulder into an exposed turnbuckle and that altered the course of this match.
Storm: Kutler had this match won on more than one occasion!
Deal: But he just couldn't end this match without punishing the man. As he said before, his goal wasn't to win, but to humiliate Hogar and now he's risking humiliation himself! Both men are nearly out of gas. It may come down to who wants this more. Kutler crawls over toward Hogar and wraps his hands around Hogar's neck, choking him, as he wrings his neck. He's telling Hogar to quit and Hogar refuses! Kutler with a slap to the face! Hogar tries to return it, but Kutler grabs Hogar's arm and puts him in another one of his patented armbars!
Storm: I'm telling you he is gonna rip that man's shoulder of his socket to pay him back for what happened earlier when Kutler's shoulder hit that exposed turnbuckle!
Deal: Kutler is the one that exposed that turnbuckle to begin with! Kutler is once again ORDERING Hogar to quit but he REFUSES! Hogar is trying to reach over with his other arm but Kutler pulls him away. The ref is asking Hogar if he gives up and the answer is "hell no". This antagonizes Kutler even more as he attempts to strengthen his grip and Hogar reaches the ropes again.
*Kutler: DAMMIT!
Deal: Kutler POUNDS the mat in frustration! He seems to be running out of ideas as if he doesn't know what else to do as he eyes that chair on the outside. Kutler with some elbows to the sternum as he drags Hogar in the middle of the ring. He looks at the cornerpost as if he's pondering going up to the top. He wants to finish this thing.
Storm: Put him in the Krippling Kutler Cross Face!
Deal: I think he wants to knock him unconscious first.
Storm: He wants to give him BRAIN DAMAGE.....something NOT to remember Kutler by.
Deal: Kutler is yelling curse words once again as he ignores the ref's warning and exits the ring. Kutler grabs not one but two chairs and tosses them into the ring. Can the man even make it back into the ring?! He's taken so much punishment and it shows.
Storm: I've never seen him more angry. This match should be OVER and he should be out enjoying the Riyadh night life but here he is, still trying to put away his longtime enemy.
Deal: Kutler slowly makes his way back in. As Hogar rises up, Kutler CLOBBERS him over the head and this crowd is STUNNED! Hogar fell-face-first to the mat! The fans are so quiet you can hear a pin drop!
Storm: Kutler is wrapping each chair around each of Hogar's legs. He wants to end this match.
Deal: He's tried before but couldn't put Hogar away. Can he do it now? He's looking upstairs and this is a high risk maneuver that is GUARANTEED to put Hogar away AND possibly BREAK HIS LEGS if he connects!
Storm: But can he get to the top rope without falling? Can he hit Hogar before Hogar realizes what's happening
Deal: The fans are cheering Hogar on as Kutler heads to the corner and makes the long climb to the top. He makes his way up and Hogar is moving around.
*Kutler: FUCK!
Deal: Kutler is frustrated and he makes his way back down.
*Kutler: I'm gonna break your fucking neck!
Deal: Hogar breaks free from one of the chair and Kutler grabs it and uses it to knock the wind out of Hogar! Kutler is setting Hogar up for a pileriver ONTO THE CHAIR.....but HOGAR WITH A LOW BLOW!
Storm: He cheated!
Deal: It's not like Kutler didn't do the same to him! Kutler is hopping around the ring and Hogar with a small package and handful of tights! 1......2.......NO! Kutler sets Hogar up with a belly to back suplex right onto that chair! 1......2......NO! Hogar kicks out!
*Kutler: STAY THE FUCK DOWN!
Deal: I think Kutler is pondering wrapping that chair around Hogar's neck!
Storm: That's going too far.
Deal: That seems to be the route he's going but the ref is getting in between him and Hogar and Kutler shoves the ref! I don't think that was a good idea! Kutler is now pulling Hogar up and Hogar is swinging at Kutler!
Storm: WHAT THE HELL?!
Deal: The people are starting to count as Hogar somehow manages to catch a second wind and has Kutler backed into the corner! He pounds on Kutler, 4....5....6....7....8....9.....10! And he's STILL wailing on him! Hogar throws Kutler across the ring and HITS HIM WITH A SPEAR! 1.......2.......NO! Kutler kicks out just in the nick of time! Hogar grabs Kutler by the hair and he smashes his face against the mat. Kutler with an elbow to the face! The two men are wrestling on the mat, each trying to gain the upper hand, and now Kutler with a cross face chicken wing!
Storm: Hogar won't quit, but Kutler just cannot sustain the momentum.
Deal: The fans here in Saudi are firmly behind Hogar now. They are cheering him to get out of that chicken wing.
Storm: GIVE IT UP!
Deal: Hogar reaches the ropes and Kutler CANNOT BELIEVE IT!
*Kutler: FUCK!
Deal: Kip Kutler has HAD IT! No matter what he does, he can't seem to put the man away. It was Hogar breathing heavy and now Kutler is breathing heavy and he's FURIOUS! His own anger is handicapping him. Kutler grabs Hogar and FACE SLAM onto the chair!
*Kutler: STAY DOWN MOTHER FUCKER!
Deal: The cover, 1.....2.....kickout! (crowd pops) Hogar REFUSES to stay down. An extremely frustrated Kutler just threw both of the chairs next to Hogar. Kutler has thrown the kitchen sink against the man but he refuses to quit. Kutler leans over and he's trying to apply the ankle lock submission but Hogar is squirming which is adding to Kutler's frustration. Kutler drops a leg onto Hogar's midsection. Kutler grabs the chair and tries to wrap it around Hogar's legs, but Hogar squirms again.
*Kutler: HOLD STILL!
Deal: Kutler picks up the chair and he stops! Kutler nearly fell over in exhaustion as he nearly tripped over Hogar and he's trying to wipe the blood from his eyes. Hogar has been on empty for some time and now it is Kutler who is bordering on empty. Kutler wanted to extend this match in order to make an example out of Hogar and now Kutler is desperately wanting to end this match because he himself is running out of gas. What was once a long shot is now a real possibility. Can Steve Hogar capitalize on Kutler's.....WAIT! Hogar with a small package, 1.....2....3!
Storm: NO! Kutler kicks out!
Deal: Kutler springs up and he just blew a gasket! He's kicking around, trying to find Hogar. Both of these men seem to be blinded. The referee was just handed a towel and he begins to wipe Kutler.....no! Kutler SNATCHES the towel and wipes his eyes! He has a look that can kill in his eyes as he GLARES at Hogar!
Storm: I wouldn't wanna be Hogar!
Deal: Kutler is taking that bloody rag and he's CHOKING Hogar!
*Kutler: GIVE IT THE FUCK UP!
Deal: The fans here are booing Kutler as he continues to choke Hogar with that towel.
(Hogar is gagging and coughing up blood.)
Deal: This is getting out of hand as Kutler continues to choke Hogar. Hogar is NOT moving! The ref is trying to grab ahold of the towel and a LIVID Kutler is staring down the ref! The ref backs away and Kutler makes his way toward the ref! That towel is COVERED in blood and the ref is being backed into the corner. Kutler is admonishing him.
Storm: The ref has had enough! He's yelling at Kutler and they're in a heated argument.
Deal: This is giving Hogar some time to recuperate
Storm: You're assuming there's something left in the tank. Hogar is MOTIONLESS!
Deal: Kutler is threatening the referee, but he's careful not to put his hands on him because he needs that ref to count Hogar's shoulders to the mat. As Hogar has been claiming for weeks, a loss to him can be detrimental to Kutler's career. Kip Kutler is taking a breather as he glares at a motionless and bloodied Steve Hogar.
Storm: Kutler is eyeing those steel chairs. Does he have in mind what I think he has in mind?!
Deal: Kutler grabs a chair and wraps it around Hogar's left leg.
Storm: He's doing it again! Kutler is looking to END this thing.
Deal: The referee is trying to get in the way, but Kutler shoves him! He picks up the other chair and wraps it around Hogar's other leg.
Storm: This is NOT good for Hogar, not at all.
Deal: Kutler is cursing at Hogar as he makes his way up to the top. He's taking his time, can he even make it up there?!
Storm: Look at Hogar! Kutler has all the time in the world.
Deal: The referee is checking on Hogar and Kutler is SCREAMING at the ref to get out of the way! The ref backs off as Kutler reaches the top. If he connects, Hogar's ankles could be broken! Kutler leaps and Hogar moves slightly, but Kutler CONNECTS!
Storm: Did you hear that?! He SNAPPED at least one of Hogar's ankles!
Deal: This crowd is in DISBELIEF! He very well could have snapped at least one of his ankles. Hogar moved at the last second, which might have saved him.
Storm: No, didn't you hear it?! BOTH ANKLES were SNAPPED!
Deal: I don't know but there seems to be some damage there.
Storm: Kutler has had ENOUGH! He's putting Hogar in his Hogar's own finisher, the figure four leglock.
Deal: The referee is asking Hogar if he gives up and he REFUSES! (crowd pops) This INFURIATES Kutler who increases the pressure!
Storm: Hogar is fading out!
Deal: Indeed he is! The ref asks him again and Hogar uses what's left of his strength to shake his head!
Storm: GIVE UP YOU IDIOT! This man will have both of his legs broken if they're not already!
Deal: Kutler is so zapped of energy that he's not even yelling at Hogar to give up. Kutler is wearing himself down! Hogar's shoulders hit the mat, 1.....2......shoulder up! (crowd pops) Hogar is STILL in this thing!
Storm: WHAT THE HELL?!
Deal: There's nothing else Kutler can do but increase the pressure. Hogar's legs are no longer working. There's NOTHING he can do to come back from this. Yet the man still won't give up! Kutler POUNDS the mat with his fist in frustration!
Storm: I think I heard Hogar's other leg snap! He is NOT walking outta this one.
Deal: The referee is lifting Hogar's arm and it drops, he raises it again and it drops, he lifts it again and Hogar's arm is still up as he gives the fans a thumbs up. Kutler sees this and he's beside himself!
*Kutler: GIVE UP MOTHER FUCKER OR I'LL BREAK YOUR NECK!
Deal: Kutler just threatened to break Hogar's NECK!
Storm: Does Hogar even feel anything in his legs?! He must want to end up in a wheelchair like his partner Dan Williams!
Deal: Kutler seems intent in putting him in a wheelchair. Kutler releases the figure four and he POUNDS the mat in FRUSTRATION! His hands are on the side of his head as he wracks his brain, trying to put away Hogar. He's thrown EVERYTHING in his arsenal at the man and he's STILL in the match!
Storm: He's not standing though!
Deal: Kutler is shaking his head in frustration as he stares down Hogar with smoke coming out of his nostrils. Hogar turns himself around and is crawling, but he can't make his way up to his feet. His legs are no longer working! Why doesn't this referee stop the match?!
Storm: You know the rules!
Deal: There are no rules!
Storm: Exactly!
Deal: Kutler appears to be amused at the sight of Hogar crawling toward him, his legs aren't working, Kutler just smirks and shakes his head in disbelief. Kutler stands there as Hogar, who can barely see due to the blood that is covering his eyes, reaches and grabs one of Kutler's ankles. Hogar doesn't have the strength to get himself back up. Or even take down Kutler at this point.
Storm: Put him out of his misery!
Deal: Kutler just stares at Hogar and takes a deep breath, shaking his head. Even he can't believe what he's seeing.
Storm: Put him away!
Deal: Kutler is now setting Hogar up.....for the Kutting Edge! He has some difficulty but HITS IT!
Storm: PIN HIM!
Deal: I don't think he's convinced that Hogar is done as Hogar lies motionlessly on the mat. Kuter puts Hogar in the Krippling Kutler Cross Face!
Storm: There's no getting out of this!
Deal: We've seen him get out of EVERYTHING Kutler has thrown at him, but you may be right. There is no sign of movement as the referee raises Hogar's arm once and it falls, he raises it again, still no movement, one more time, and IT'S OVER!
Storm: FINALLY!
**DING**DING**DING**
Deal: Kutler is NOT letting go!
Storm: Does he even know where he's at?!
Deal: Either he didn't hear the bell or he's VERY angry that Hogar resisted for so long. I don't know which but the referee is tapping his shoulder and now security is in the ring trying to get Kutler off of Hogar. The man is UNCONSCIOUS! LET HIM GO! He better let go or they might reverse the decision!
Storm: I don't think they can.
Deal: Finally, security is able to pull Kutler off of Hogar. And Kutler collapses right next to Hogar. The careers of these two men have been intertwined for many years, dating back to when both were on the same team. One man's career will end tonight and the other will continue his comeback but he has some recovering to do.
Storm: It's a good thing he has some time off, but he'll be fine! By the time RAGE is back up and running next year, his shoulder will be pretty much healed up.
Deal: How do you know that?
Storm: I know!
Deal: Hogar is STILL motionless as paramedics have arrived and there's a stretcher being brought to the ring.
Storm: ONE stretcher.
Deal: That's what I said! The security guards are trying to help Kutler up, but he's brushing them off. He wants nothing to do with them as he walks himself to the corner. Kutler is staring at the fallen Steve Hogar as paramedics work on him. What is that man thinking?!
Storm: He's asking himself why he's not enjoying a steak at the finest restaurant in Riyadh. This was supposed to be a quick 5-10 minute match.
Deal: Rich Mason is at ringside with his entourage as he watches the chaos continue to unfold. They are trying to get Steve Hogar onto the stretcher.
Storm: I bet Kutler would break that stretcher in two, with Hogar on it, if he had the energy for it.
Deal: Obviously he does not. Mason is watching Hogar with his poker face as if he doesn't have any concern for the man.
Storm: How do you know that?!
Deal: Just a wild guess. Kutler is still standing in his corner and yes he is still standing as he will walk away from this as the victor as he watches one of his most hated rivals being moved into an ambulance. The open the doors and Hogar lifts his head as he just regained consciousness. He looks over at Hogar and locks eyes with him. Hogar gives Kutler the middle finger!
(The crowd pops as Kutler smirks)
Deal: And Kutler gives Hogar a middle finger of his own!
(Another crowd pop)
Storm: Is that supposed to be a sign of respect?
Deal: I don't know what it means, but they're putting Hogar into the ambulance as Kutler continues to stare him down as the doors close and the ambulance pulls away.
Storm: I don't think he was convinced that Hogar was done!
Deal: Who can blame him after all that?
*Ring Announcer: The winner of this match is KIP KUTLER!
(The crowd pops as Kutler steps away from the corner and the ref raises his arm in victory.)
Storm: I don't understand these people! They loved him and then they hated him and now they love him again. I can't wait to see how people react to him once he's back in the states!
Deal: Judging by the fans reaction here at MSG, who have watched this match on the big screen, I'm assuming it will be positive.
(Rich Mason approaches Kutler and raises his other arm.)
Deal: Kutler brushes Mason off as if he doesn't want anything to do with him. Mason backs away as his bodyguards step in front of him.
Storm: Rich Mason made Kip Kutler an even wealthier man tonight between that one million dollar and the winner's purse, which is likely just as much. Gotta love that Saudi money!
Deal: Kip Kutler is refusing help is he makes his way out of the ring.
Storm: Kip Kutler is bloodied and he's beaten, but once again proved that he's a warrior and he will be a force to be reckoned with in RAGE next year.
Deal: Steve Hogar's career has officially ended and is being transported to the hospital as we speak. We hope that he is okay and will keep you updated on his condition.
~~~
Stock: Right then, there’s no bloody time for dithering. We’re getting straight on with the bloody action. Next up , the RAGE Scientific bloody Showcase Championship is on the bloody line as Doug Devens defends against Nightwalker! Gordon vs. Nightwalker
Vandessa Deal: What a night so far!
Ricky Storm: 22 years in the making!
Vandessa Deal: Doug Devens won’t just come out here as a champion he will come out here as a conqueror. Double champion!
Ricky Storm: Doug has to be tired, but maybe the stem cells are working! May he hit my boy Kip up for some D-Bol or trenbolone!
Vandessa Deal: Both these competitors represent the same faction, but this match is about personal gain! They have to set the alliance to Daniel Dare aside to achieve their goals and dreams!
Ricky Storm: Let’s head to bloody Lord Robert Stock! That guy is totally loco daddy! He’s an honorary Planet Silverstar member!
Stock: Oi! Still bloody talking here! From Chicago, weighing in at 254 bloody pounds, DOUG DEVENS!
("Ride of the Valkyries" by Wagner plays. Devens stands at the top of the ramp, both championships displayed with quiet arrogance. Thomas Gordon lingers just behind him, hands folded, a satisfied smile on his face like a man watching a long-term investment finally peak.)
Ricky Storm: He beat Scott Grayse earlier tonight with Gordon’s help, let’s be clear about that, but he’s walking into this match already wounded. Two matches. Two belts and now Nightwalker? That’s rough! She is someone you should never overlook especially on one of the grandest stages!
Vandessa Deal: She is Rage's REAL DEAL! She is laser focused on winning here tonight. Yeah, it’s strange seeing Salvation church members facing one another but when it’s for one of the most prestigious titles in wrestling today all bets are off!
Storm: She’s real? Are you for real daddy? She is as fake as your tits!
Vandessa Deal: Idiot! Do all you Storms share one collective brain? Of course you do and it’s damaged! Just sit there and be mute!
Ricky Storm: We are the free folk! We have a pretty sweet time Machine, just ask Ferman, Barnhill or Jennings! Our president JOEY FERMAN of Planet Silverstar is C.O.O. Of UWA!
Vanessa Deal: Crayon crew as Thief Taylor calls them! Just stop talking about them. No one cares! NO ONE CARES!
Robert Stock: His bloody opponent hailing from some bloody quadrant somewhere in bloody hell…..
(A little girl's giggle is heard and then " Out of the darkness hell's queen did call to pain and suffering she brought to them all. Away ran the children to hide in their beds in fear that the devil would chop off their heads". (The little girl giggles again)
Stock: Presenting, the bloody Queen of Hell - NIGHTWALKER!
(At that point the lights go out and fog fills the stage as "Dracula” by Rob Zombie hits a fire ball, shoots out of the stage and turns into Loralie Blackwell . She heads down the ramp to the ring in cat-like strides glaring at the crowd as the non-believers boo her and her followers cheer. She stops at the edge of the stage and snaps her fingers disappearing only to reappear in the middle of the ring and heads to her corner.)
Ricky Storm: Her trickery shows no bounds! I wonder if David Copperfield did his apprenticeship under her tutelage? What about D.B Copper? I swore I saw him at the Dollar Tree in Lima, Ohio! Might have been Tat Tom!
Vandessa Deal: She earned this shot you fool. BOH points. Consistency and she chose him. That tells you everything. She is more focused now than she has been in a long time.
Ricky Storm: Rumor has it that my boy Dougie D lived in a jungle with a crazy tribe that taught him the real meaning of enlightenment, daddy!
Vandessa Deal: Lies! All lies, I swear, I am not paid enough for this!
**DING**DING**
(They circle slowly, neither willing to overcommit. Circling like two gladiators destined for greatness. They are circling while jaw jacking one another. Both competitors circling with their eyes locked on one another. )
Ricky Storm: This is Scientific Showcase rules submissions only. No pinfalls, no knockouts. One mistake, and it’s over.
(The first lock-up is brief and violent. Nightwalker drops level, reaching for Devens’ leg, but Devens sprawls hard and drives her face-first into the mat. He stomps on her.)
Vandessa Deal: That’s veteran instinct. Devens didn’t hesitate; he smothered her.
Ricky Storm: Being from hell and all that darkness I bet she enjoys a little smothering! I know I do!
Deal: Of course you do, you sick freak!
(Devens grinds a forearm across Nightwalker’s face, just enough to hurt, just enough to irritate. Terry Dale warns him. Devens ignores it. They reset. He attempts to try again but Nightwalker strikes faster this time twisting into Devens’ arm and forcing him toward the ropes.)
Ricky Storm: Nightwalker’s not trying to overpower him. She’s trying to out-think him. Doug is a bit older so he could be sun-downing!
(Devens breaks free with a rake of the fingers and immediately snaps on a headlock, dragging Nightwalker to the mat and slowing the pace to a crawl. Gordon nods approvingly from ringside.)
Vandessa Deal: This is Doug Devens’ world right now. This is how he wins he drains you.
Ricky Storm: Plus, Gordon in your corner ain’t a bad thing either! He ain’t eye candy or anything, but you got to be wondering, if you're Nightwalker, when he’s gonna pull some shit, daddy!
(Nightwalker fights up, shoots Devens off the ropes but Devens blocks, yanks her arm over the top rope, and drops his weight onto it.)
Ricky Storm: That arm’s a target now. Everything Devens does from here will be about control.
Deal: He’s trying to wear her down, not a rookie move by any means.
(Back inside, Devens twists the arm again and again, threatening quick armbars, forcing Nightwalker to burn energy escaping instead of attacking. Then suddenly Nightwalker rolls through a transition and snaps on a triangle choke.)
Vandessa Deal: She’s got it! She’s got it locked in!
(The crowd roars as Devens scrambles, stacking her just enough to reach the ropes with his fingertips.)
Ricky Storm: That was close. Too close. Good thing he has a furry red-assed Orangutan's reach!
Deal: That would be a baboon you donkey!
(Gordon jumps onto the apron, barking at Dale, buying Devens precious seconds to recover. Nightwalker snaps. She charges Devens, smashing his head into the corner, kneeing him in the ribs, then dragging him down into a brutal neck crank.)
Vandessa Deal: This is frustration boiling over. Nightwalker feels it slipping.
Ricky Storm: She is mad as a hornet! Her eyes are glowing! Is Lucifer gonna crack the earth and appear from the depths of hell? I hope not, Halloween isn’t for like 10 months!
(Devens bites her hand to break free. Dale scolds him. Gordon waves it off. Nightwalker responds by chopping Devens leg out and stomping directly on the knee before locking in a kneebar.)
Ricky Storm: That’s the same knee he’s been favoring all night!
Vandessa Deal: He bit her!!!!! What the hell!
Ricky Storm: He must have missed catering!
(Devens howls, clawing to the ropes. He barely escapes. Nightwalker is laughing while she creeps forward! She grabs him by the head and suplexes him over. She is quick to her feet and drops a hard elbow. She grinding that elbow into his throat in an attempt to choke him out. Devens flips her over and begins just a flurry of hard rights!)
Vandessa Deal: Deven’s just brawling now!
Ricky Storm: He better pace himself. This ain’t 2010!
(Devens traps Nightwalker during a flurry of rage and cinches in a Crossface, sitting deep and wrenching back with everything he has. He’s reefing on her neck with a good grip. Nightwalker slowly trying to inch her way to the ropes. Doug applies more pressure, slowing her fight.)
Vandessa Deal: This could be it!
(Nightwalker crawls. Inch by inch. Fingertips scraping canvas. Rope break. The crowd applauds both. Nightwalker rolls to the floor. Devens follows but she snaps him forward with a huge clothesline, driving the back of his head into the apron.)
Ricky Storm: That’s vicious! She’s dismantling him! That rattled his brain. He may need a cat-scan!
Vanessa Deal: Step by step she wears him down. She wants this gold!
(Nightwalker attempts to lift him but he pushes her into the guard rail. She is clobbering him. He hits her with a knee raise taking her back. Doug to his feet and suplexes her over taking both competitors down!)
Vandessa Deal: Some old school traditional move sets.
Ricky Storm: Sometimes things that are old become new again. Just like your tits!
Vandessa Deal: Idiot, I swear!
(Nightwalker and Devens are both slow to get up! Nightwalker gets to get her feet and delivers a huge headbutt sending Doug back into the ring apron.)
Ricky Storm: Now that’s using your head, eh!
(She rolls him into the ring, Nightwalker locks in an arm-triangle choke. Devens staggers to his feet and slams her into the corner, but she keeps the hold applied. Then the building loses its god damn mind!)
(“Legendary by Skillet” plays over the loud speaker.)
Vandessa Deal: WAIT!!!!! Hold THE DAMN PHONE! WAIT A SECOND!!!!
Ricky Storm: Someone call my daddy, daddy - ya know!
(Harold Hartley appears on the stage.)
Ricky Storm: You’ve got to be kidding me.
Vanessa Deal: This is crazy!
(Harold looks at Robert bloody Stock and nods.)
Robert Stock: Harold Hartley is cashing in the WHO’S THE DADDY PRIZE. The match is now a triple threat.
(Devens is screaming like he has seen a ghost? He’s holding Terry Dale trying to get his feet. Hartley runs down the ramp and slides into the ring and Nightwalker turns and CRACK.)
Vandessa Deal: NO! NO!
(Hartley levels Nightwalker with a lead pipe, knocking her out cold. He tosses the pipe out of the ring before Terry Dale notices.)
Ricky Storm: This is a robbery!
(Hartley turns to Devens. He charges in blind rage. Hartley sidesteps. Strikes. Drops Devens to the mat.)
Vandessa Deal: Hartley’s been waiting a year for this moment!
(Hartley traps the arm and sinks in The PAINKILLER. Devens fights. Thrashes. Reaches for Gordon.)
Ricky Storm: There’s nowhere to go! That’s a huge DICK MOVE OF THE CENTURY!
Vandessa Deal: He’s trying to break his arm!
Ricky Storm: Pay back is a bitch daddy!
(Deven’s is fighting it. He is screaming in pain. Terry Dale is down asking Deven’s if he taps! He shakes his head no! He’s frothing at the mouth while gasping from the pain.)
Vanessa Deal: He’s gonna break his damn arm!
Ricky Storm: I can’t wait for the pop crack rice crispy sound! Pay back is a real super bitch daddy!
(Devens taps. The pain was too severe and The bell rings.)
**DING**DING**DING**
Stock: Your bloody WINNER! - HAROLD HARTLEY!!!
Vandessa Deal: HAROLD HARTLEY HAS DONE IT!
(Hartley rises as the crowd explodes. He takes the Scientific Showcase Championship the same one Deven’s took from him long ago. Hartley flips Devens off. Nightwalker glares from the corner, fury burning through the haze.)
Ricky Storm: Nightwalker was robbed. Devens was humbled. And Harold Hartley just rewrote history. Hartley walks up the ramp, championship reclaimed, while chaos and anger linger behind him.
Vandessa Deal: This wasn’t just a match, Ricky. This was a reckoning.
Ricky Storm: LEDGENDARY LIKE ONLY RAGE CAN PROVIDE!
Deal: Okay RAGE fans it all comes down to this, the main event of Year 22. After a year long Bouts Of Honor competition that saw Team Cage come out victorious and giving the advantage to the challenger in this match. RAGE World Champion Daniel Dare will defend his title against his long time rival Cage in the FEAR FACTORY which will take place inside of the CATHEDRAL in Chicago, Illinois, home of none other than the Hardcore Holy Roller himself the Saint, who is currently in TCW, another long time rival of Dare and the same can be said of Cage, who will also be the SPECIAL REFEREE! I can’t believe what we are about to see!
Storm: Neither can I! This is going to be INSANE!
Deal: Insane doesn’t even begin to cover it! The fans here in Madison Square Garden will be watching it on RAGE-Vision as there are cameras set up all over the Cathedral to capture the action to make sure none of the fans here in New York City or watching at home miss a second of what will be an unquestionably dangerous and violent match!
Storm: It should be noted that there will be NO ONE ELSE inside the Cathedral except for Cage, Dare, and the Saint and one can only imagine what waits for them inside! No members of Team Dare or the Salvation Church. No members of Team Cage. Just those three inside the Cathedral, with Chicago firefighters and paramedics standing by outside the property for when the match ends, which is now the focal point of the Fear Factory match inside the home of the man who created it all the way back in 2017 while he was the RAGE World Champion which was an absolutely epic match. In fact the Saint loved the match so much he even brought it to TCW with him back in 2022!
Deal: The Saint won both of those matches, while we saw Jerry Root win in 2018 and Gemini prevail in 2019 here in RAGE so this will be only the FIFTH TIME this match will be used in either fed as it is so dangerous, so mind altering, both feds agree that it should be used SPARINGLY and ONLY in extreme situations and there is no situation more extreme than the BLOOD FEUD between Daniel Dare and Cage!
Storm: These two have been going after each other for YEARS and now they have a chance to finally settle this in what will be maybe the most challenging match of their careers. Cage won the right to pick the stipulation to this match and he decided on the Fear Factory as he doesn’t just want to beat Dare, he wants to push him to his physical and mental limit while at the same time hoping to walk out of the Cathedral as the new RAGE World Champion.
Deal: Cage has been obsessed with taking down Dare and the Salvation Church and now he finally gets Dare, in what is his last chance to fight for the RAGE World Championship, one on one in an environment Cage thinks favors him and a match he says is right up his alley and with this being his last chance at taking down Dare, Cage is swinging for the fences with this pick. But while Cage clearly knows what he is doing and what he is getting in for, we can’t forget the man he is facing is Daniel Dare. He has seen it all, done it all, and will not be intimidated by this match no matter how dangerous or torturous it may seem.
Storm: Let’s not forget Dare and the Salvation Church spent over a year inside of the Cathedral after they were gifted it by Mason International after the Saint’s controversial departure from the business last summer. They used it as their home, their base of operations, and remade it in their image while they were there. And during that time they got to know every room, every hallway, every corner in the Cathedral so while Cage may think he has Dare backed into a corner, Dare spent a long time inside the Cathedral and with his knowledge of the layout of the Cathedral, there are those who feel Cage made a rash decision picking the Cathedral as the location and that he might have accidentally handed Dare the advantage without realizing it.
Deal: That is an excellent point as Dare took great pleasure in revamping the Cathedral in his image while the Salvation Church occupied it which they did until the Miracle Marathon when the Saint defeated Dare to become the RAGE World Champion and reclaim ownership of the Cathedral. Dare was able to regain the championship at Hell’s Holiday bringing us to this moment now where two of the sport's most bitter rivals finally get to settle their issues in what might be the final encounter between them. But we would not be doing our job if we didn’t discuss the man who will be officiating this match taking place inside HIS HOME and that is none other than the Saint.
Storm: It would be malpractice if we didn’t discuss him or his history with both of these men. Everyone knows about the wars waged between the Saint and Daniel Dare over the years. They have spent nearly THREE DECADES inflicting ungodly pain and suffering on each other in the feud that was standard bearer every other feud in this sport has been compared to. It was the first feud EVER inducted into the Hall Of Fame and even during “down times” when they are not actively battling each other, there is still a hate between them that will never die no matter how much time passes.
Deal: They don’t call Saint vs. Dare the Feud of Feuds for nothing as they have been in some of the bloodiest, most violent and historic matches this sport has ever seen. With all of that said, while many feel the Saint being the special referee for this match gives Cage the advantage, there are those who feel differently because while many people focus on the Saint’s hatred of Dare, let’s not forget that the Saint also has had a long and violent history with Cage.
Storm: They have engaged in some of the most brutal matches the sport has ever seen and while neither of them hate each other like they hate Dare, to say they are friends would be considered a massive case of misinformation because there is no love lost between Cage and the Saint either.
Deal: Throw in the fact that Cage and Dare are fighting inside THE SAINT’S HOME, a home he spent a year trying to get back and several months renovating when he did, no thanks to Cage’s use of a blow torch while he was “helping” clean the Cathedral up, something that did not sit well with the Saint. Word is while any weapon is in play for this match, word is the Saint put in the contract when asked to ref this match nothing flammable would be used in this match, as well as that RAGE would foot the bill for any part of his home that gets damaged or destroyed during this match. Some say it was the Saint just trying to squeeze a few extra dollars out of RAGE just because he could, but he also knows that by agreeing to let the Fear Factory take place inside of his home there is a good chance it will not look exactly the same when it’s done.
Storm: For his sake I hope he has a good contractor on speed dial because he is going to need it when it’s done! In addition to all the insanity and blood shed we are going to witness, both Cage and Dare are going to have to face their greatest fear if they hope to win this match. No pinfalls will be counted for a wrestler who hasn’t faced his fear so even if your opponent drops dead with no chance of kicking out, if you haven’t faced your fear yet the Saint won’t even consider making the count!
Deal: Both of these men know that and are ready to face whatever fear they have to take down the other, and knowing what type of men Cage and Dare, we can only imagine what kind of fear they could possibly have!
Storm: I shudder to think what could possibly scare these two!
Deal: I don't know what it could be but we are close to finding out as Stock is in the ring ready for the announcements!
Stock: LADIES AND BLOODY GENTLEMEN! OUR NEXT MATCH IS THE MAIN BLOODY EVENT OF YEAR 22 AND IS THE FEAR FACTORY MATCH THAT IS TAKING PLACE INSIDE THE SAINT'S BLOODY CATHEDRAL IN CHICAGO, ILLINOIS AND IS FOR THE RAGE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP!
(Crowd pops LOUDLY)
Stock: INTRODUCING FIRST, THE SPECIAL REFEREE! HE IS A HALL OF BLOODY FAMER AND ONE OF THE GREATEST BLOODY WRESTLER'S OF ALL TIME! HE IS THE HARDCORE HOLY ROLLER ….. THE SAINT!
(GOAT by the Cult plays bringing a deafening roar from the fans as the Saint, thanks to the cameras inside the Cathedral, appears on the RAGE-Vision. He makes his way to a wrestling ring set up in the basement gym of the Cathedral. He is wearing a referee’s shirt with the word GOAT on the back. He looks into the camera to acknowledge the fans back in New York who continue to cheer loudly.)
Stock: NOW INTRODUCING THE BLOODY CHALLENGER! FROM MESA, ARIZONA… WEIGHING 225 POUNDS, HE IS A MULTI-TIME HALL OF BLOODY FAMER… THIS… IS… CAGE!!!
(The fans erupt into deafening cheers as they see Cage make his way into the ring in the basement gym. Cage points at the camera to acknowledge the fans then goes about getting ready for the match.)
Stock: NOW INTRODUCING THE CHAMPION! HE IS THE LEADER OF THE SALVATION BLOODY CHURCH AND CALLS HIMSELF THE MESSIAH OF WRESTLING! HE WEIGHS IN AT 300 BLOODY POUNDS AND HAILS FROM TO HELL AND BACK! THE RAGE WORLD CHAMPION …. DANIEL DARE!
(Dare makes his way towards the ring in the basement gym of the Cathedral while the fans back in. New York City boo him LUSTILY as he says a few incendiary words into the camera before stepping into the ring.)
*CAMERA VIEW ON TELEVISION SWITCHES TO DIRECTLY INSIDE THE CATHEDRAL*
Deal: They are inside the ring in the basement gym of the Cathedral as we now switch to the view inside of the Cathedral where the action is about to take place. Even though they are all the way out in Chicago we can feel the tension all the way out here in New York! The Saint calls Cage and Dare to the middle of the ring and is giving them both last second instructions!
Saint: Alright you two, PAY ATTENTION to what I’m about to say because I’m only going to say it once and I WILL NOT REPEAT MYSELF! This is the FEAR FACTORY but it is also MY HOUSE! I didn’t wait a year to get the Cathedral back and then agree to let you two fight it out inside MY HOME without a few assurances from RAGE beforehand.
This IS an anything goes match, weapons are allowed, and in fact encouraged, and ANYTHING is fair game to be used. HOWEVER, I want you to keep in mind that thanks to a clause in my contract that RAGE agreed to, IF YOU BREAK IT YOU BOUGHT IT! So feel free to use whatever you want, but remember if you break it, the money is coming out of YOUR PAYCHECK NO QUESTIONS ASKED!
Deal: The Saint isn’t playing about that!
Saint: ALSO, since this is the Fear Factory, if you want to win you must FACE YOUR FEAR! Any pinfall or submissions without facing your fear first will be IGNORED so I strongly advise both of you face your fears as soon as possible to speed the proceedings along. Falls also can take place ANYWHERE inside the Cathedral on OR outside. As long as it's only Cathedral grounds, it's good. The ONLY rule I have tonight is that while weapons are in fact allowed, NOTHING FLAMMABLE IS ALLOWED! And we all know why that is …. CAGE.
Cage: IT WAS ONE ROOM!
Saint: IT WAS A BIG ROOM! I DID allow both of you to place weapons at random locations in the Cathedral as I damn well this fight isn’t staying inside this ring. Only you two know where you placed them so use them at will and while I am strictly enforcing my NO FIRE RULE, feel free to spill as much blood as you want because that cleans up much easier than fire. No thanks to Cage.
Cage: Just let it go already!
Saint: I REFUSE TO LET IT GO! YOU ALMOST BURNED DOWN THE WHOLE DAMN PLACE! Also there is one room on the main floor that is sealed off and OFF LIMITS and you must NOT GO IN THERE OR SOMETHING SERIOUSLY HORRIBLE WILL HAPPEN TO YOU!
Dare: I didn’t agree to that! You can’t tell me what to do, I’M THE MESSIAH AND YOUR BIOLOGICAL FATHER! If I want to go in that room I’M GOING IN THAT ROOM!
Saint: THE HELL YOU ARE! As I said before, MY HOUSE MY RULES so what I say GOES! That being said, enough wasting time, let’s go about the business of you two kicking the shit out each other! RING THE BELL!
**DING**DING**
Deal: The bell has rung and Cage and Dare immediately go at each other! It’s a slugfest from the start with the Saint looking on as Cage and Dare are using each other like a punching bag in the early going!
Storm: They’ve waited all year for this match and now that it’s here they aren’t going to hold back! They are rolling along the ring ropes beating the crap out of each other and it’s only to get more violent from here!
Deal: Cage has Dare backed into the corner and is whaling on him with rights and lefts …. DARE WITH A KICK TO THE NUTS! Cage goes down to his knees and Dare viciously boots him in the head!
Storm: There are no rules so he did it right in front of the Saint knowing there will be no repercussions for doing so!
Deal: Dare smirks at the Saint telling him it’s going to be a short night for him and the easiest paycheck he ever earned and now grabs Cage and CLOBBERS him across the back! He does it again and now he grabs Cage in a front face lock and SWINGS HIM VIOLENTLY ACROSS THE RING!
Storm: Cage sits up grabbing his neck and he might have tweaked something in it when Dare threw him!
Deal: Cage tries to stand up and Dare CLOTHESLINES him and sends him to the mat! He goes to cover Cage, but the Saint just stands in the corner staring at him!
Dare: WHAT ARE YOU DOING? GET OFF YOUR ASS AND MAKE THE COUNT!
Saint: YOU KNOW THE RULES! NOT UNTIL YOU FACE YOUR FEARS! FACE IT AND I’LL COUNT! UNTIL THEN SHUT YOUR MOUTH!
Deal: Dare clearly didn’t like the Saint telling him off, but the rules are clear! No pinfalls or submissions will be counted until a wrestler faces his fear! Dare reluctantly and angrily goes back to Cage who shoots up and catches him with a DROP KICK that sends Dare flying through the ropes out to the floor!
Storm: Landing on the floor is hard enough under normal circumstances but there is NO MAT on the floor in this basement gym so Dare’s landing was rougher than usual!
Storm: Dare gets up slowly trying to shake off the pain …. CAGE WITH A SUICIDE DIVE OVER THE TOP ROPE ONTO DARE!
Deal: And that might be the last we see of the ring in this match! Dare with another rough landing on the concrete floor and now Cage grabs Dare by the hair and begins BASHING HIS HEAD INTO THE FLOOR!
Storm: Dare's head is making a sickening sound as his flesh is repeatedly SLAMMED into the concrete!
Deal: Cage pulls Dare off the floor and now he whips him HEAD FIRST into a nearby weight rack! Dare hits the ground and now Cage grabs a DUMBBELL and goes to BRAIN Dare with it …. Dare moves and Cage slams the dumbbell into the ground!
Storm: Cage stands up and turns to face Dare …. Dare grabs him and throws Cage HEAD FIRST INTO THE MIRROR BY THE WEIGHT RACK!
Deal: The mirror SHATTERS and shards of broken glass are everywhere! The Saint pulls out his cellphone and takes pictures as he's clearly documenting this so he can get reimbursed by RAGE for the damage!
Storm: Cage stands up and there is a HUGE gash on his head from where it hit the mirror! Blood is pouring down his face and it didn't take long for blood to spill tonight in the Fear Factory!
Deal: Dare picks up a glass shard and SLASHES Cage across the back with it! That opens up a huge gash on his back and Cage howls in pain! He drops to his knees and grabs a glass shard himself. Dare moves in on him and Cage STABS Dare in the foot with the glass shard! Now Dare howls like a wounded animal as these two are SLICING AND STABBING each other like maniacs and we’re barely five minutes into the Fear Factory!
Storm: We knew it would be bloody but I didn’t think the blood would come THIS FAST! These two are out to MAIM each other!
Deal: Cage pulls the glass shard out of Dare’s foot and slashes him across the thigh with it! Cage goes to stand up but Dare grabs a dumbbell and SMASHES Cage in the back with it!
Storm: OUCH! That was right in the spine! I can feel Cage’s pain all the way here in New York! That was VICIOUS!
Deal: Cage drops to his knees and tries to get some distance between himself and Dare who runs up and boots Cage in the ribs! Cage rolls over clutching his stomach in pain and Dare has had the advantage most of the early going!
Storm: Dare looks over at the Saint who looks like he just texted a photo of the broken mirror to RAGE management and yells at him to pay attention! The Saint yells back until either one of them faces their fear he doesn't have shit to do and that he should pay attention to Cage instead of him!
Deal: Dare demands to know how is he supposed to face his fear when he doesn’t know where he’s supposed to face it! The Saint yells back that it will happen when it happens and to stop bitching and start fighting!
Storm: Dare did not like that answer!
Deal: Dare does not like when anyone talks back to him! When you call yourself the Messiah of wrestling you think everyone is beneath you! Dare is still carrying that dumbbell and turns back to face Cage who is slowly getting up. Dare charges at Cage and goes to PUNCH HIM WITH THE DUMBBELL …. CAGE.PICKS UP A BENCH AND USES IT AS A SHIELD TO BLOCK THE PUNCH!
Storm: Dare's hand went into the bench with the weight of the dumbbell behind it! He drops the dumbbell and howls in pain as he might have injured his hand! Dare angrily turns towards Cage who grabs Dare by the head and SLAMS his face on the workout bench!
Deal: Dare is rocked and now Cage leaps up on the workout bench and now leaps towards Dare with a HURRICANRANA! OH MY GOD!
Storm: Great move by Cage as it sent Dare crashing into a nearby treadmill! Cage runs over and STOMPS Dare's head into the treadmill and that didn't sound good!
Deal: Cage now STANDS on Dare’s back while he is face down on the treadmill. Cage looks at the control panel and flips on the power switch ….. THE TREADMILL IS MOVING WHILE CAGE IS STANDING ON DARE’S BACK!
Storm: The treadmill is GRINDING Dare’s face while Cage remains on top of him ….. Cage CRANKS up the speed on the treadmill as it continues to grind Darel’s face! CAGE IS USING THE TREADMILL LIKE A BELT SANDER ON DARE’S FACE!
Deal: Cage continues to turn up the speed on the treadmill as Dare growls in pain! Dare is trying to get out of this and now he rolls his entire body onto the treadmill which shoots him off and causes Cage to go FACE FIRST into the control panel! He lands on the treadmill and is shot off of it like Dare was into a nearby wall!
Storm: Dare sits up and sees his reflection in a nearby mirror and sees his face is BRIGHT RED as Cage tried to take his skin off with the treadmill! There’s a huge cut on Dare’s forehead and blood is coming out of it as both men have already been busted open!
Deal: Dare looks at his wound in the mirror and he is FURIOUS! Cage tried to permanently disfigure him with the treadmill and Dare is not going to let that stand! He pulls Cage up by the throat and CHOKE SLAMS HIM ON THE TREADMILL!
Storm: The treadmill is now DESTROYED and unusable thanks to that Choke Slam and the Saint pulls out his cellphone and makes a call to RAYMOND CUCUMBER?
Saint: HEY CUCUMBER? IT’S THE SAINT! YEAH I KNOW I’M SUPPOSED TO BE REFFING THIS MATCH, BUT HAVE YOU SEEN THE MESS THEY’RE MAKING? THEY’RE TEARING SHIT UP LEFT AND RIGHT AND AT THIS RATE I MIGHT NOT HAVE A HOUSE LEFT WHEN THIS IS OVER! SO THAT FEE YOU HAD TO PAY TCW FOR THEM TO AGREE TO LET ME REF THIS MATCH? IT IS NOW DOUBLE! HEY, YOU KNEW MY SERVICES WOULDN’T BE CHEAP, SO IF YOU WANT ME TO CONTINUE TO STAND BACK WHILE THEY DESTROY MY HOME I JUST GOT BACK, YOU WILL PAY THE TAB AND THANK ME FOR IT! THERE’S NO NEED TO BE LIKE THAT, JUST PAY ME WHAT YOU OWE AND WE’LL BE GOOD! I KNEW YOU’D COME AROUND! PLEASURE DOING BUSINESS WITH YOU!
Deal: Dare overheard the Saint call Cucumber and he isn’t happy about him making calls while he’s reffing his match!
Dare: WHAT THE HELL ARE YOU DOING? WHY ARE YOU CALLING CUCUMBER WHEN YOU’RE SUPPOSED TO BE REFFING MY MATCH! WHAT IS WRONG WITH YOU!
Saint: DON’T YOU WORRY ABOUT WHAT I’M DOING, WORRY ABOUT WHAT YOU SHOULD BE DOING BECAUSE WHAT I DO IS MY BUSINESS, NOT YOURS!
Deal: Dare is LIVID at the Saint and is literally SEETHING as he turns back towards Cage who is trying to get out of the wreckage of the treadmill. He gets to his feet and Dare lifts him up for a SUPLEX INTO THE WALL! That cracked some of the plaster and you can see the look on the Saint’s face as he clearly is going to demand more money from RAGE after this!
Storm: I don’t know how much money they had to offer the Saint AND TCW for him to agree to ref this match, but I’m sure it was a LOT!
Deal: Dare pulls Cage up and tries to whip him into the wall again, but Cage reverses it and sends Dare FACE FIRST into the wall and that causes more damage! The Saint is heard saying off to the side that RAGE is going to go bankrupt paying off all this damage as Cage grabs Dare as he steps away from the wall and drills him with a big right! That knocks Dare towards the gym doors and now Cage uses Dare’s head to SMASH OPEN the doors and boots Dare out into the hallway!
Storm: They’re now free to go anywhere in the Cathedral and there’s no telling what damage they might do! Cage runs over and drives a big elbow into the back of Dare’s head and that knocks him to the floor! Cage runs towards him and hits Dare with a MASSIVE DOUBLE STOMP TO THE BACK!
Deal: Cage rolls Dare over and tries to go for the cover and the Saint has to tell him he needs to face his fear first. Cage asks when is that supposed to happen and the Saint tells Cage it will happen when it happens and he’s tired of answering questions! Cage turns towards Dare who reaches up and GOUGES Cage in the eyes! That slows him down and now Dare grabs Cage and throws him into a nearby elevator!
Storm: The Cathedral has elevators? I didn’t know that! This place is more massive than I thought!
Deal: Dare follows Cage in and tackles Cage against the wall! The elevator door shuts behind them and now it’s just Dare and Cage inside the elevator!
Storm: The Saint is still in the basement and now has to catch up to Dare and Cage! We now get the camera view inside the elevator as Dare is beating down Cage!
Deal: Dare SLAMS Cage’s head against the elevator wall and Cage slumps to the ground! Dare knees him in the face and blood from Cage’s open wound SPLATTERS all over the elevator!
Storm: Some of it got on the elevator camera lens! Damn that went everywhere!
Deal: Dare is BRUTALIZING Cage inside the elevator as being in a confined space with Daniel Dare is not anyplace you want to be, not even one of the toughest men in the wrestling industry in Cage!
Storm: Dare is going off on Cage with rights and lefts and is BERATING Cage as he does! He’s telling Cage he should have never come back to RAGE and he is going to cripple him while his family watches!
Deal: Dare is beating Cage to a pulp inside the elevator and Cage may be OUT! Dare sees Cage is defenseless and now holds up his hand! We all know what that means as Dare goes for the TESTICLE SQUEEZE ….
Storm: What the hell! The lights in the elevator WENT OFF! It’s PITCH BLACK IN THERE!
Deal: What the hell is going on! We can hear Dare screaming to turn the lights back on so he can finish beating down Cage, but we can’t see him …. The elevator lights up again and WHAT IS THAT!
Storm: I don’t know it looks like a video of some abandoned building …. Wait a second, that's RAGE HEADQUARTERS! The windows are boarded up and the doors are chained and padlocked! WHAT THE HELL IS THIS!
Voice: WHAT YOU ARE LOOKING IS ALL THAT’S LEFT OF THE WRESTLING PROMOTION KNOWN AS RAGE! WHAT WAS ONCE A PROUD AND THRIVING COMPANY THAT EMPLOYED THE BEST WRESTLERS IN THE WORLD IS NOW NOTHING, BUT A MEMORY AS THE COMPANY WAS FORCED TO CLOSE IT’S DOORS FOREVER AFTER DANIEL DARE LOST THE RAGE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP TO CAGE!
INTEREST IN THE COMPANY PLUMMETED OVERNIGHT, SUBSCRIPTIONS TO ALL RAGE STREAMING SERVICES WERE CANCELED, TICKET SALES CRASHED, MERCHANDISE DIDN’T SELL AND FANS STOPPED WATCHING ENTIRELY OVERNIGHT!
SHORTLY AFTER, ONE WRESTLING PROMOTION AFTER ANOTHER WAS FORCED TO CLOSE IT’S DOORS FOREVER AS WRESTLING DIED THE NIGHT THE MESSIAH LOST!
Storm: WHAT WAS THAT!
Deal: I don’t know, but that was INSANE! It was some sort of apocalyptic vision of the future of the wrestling industry should Dare lose this match!
Voice: DANIEL DARE HAS FACED HIS FEAR!
Deal: The lights in the elevator come back on and we see Dare balled up in the corner in the fetal position rocking back and forth saying “MAKE IT STOP!” Dare’s fear is that the wrestling industry will be no more if he loses to Cage! He’s now faced it and he can now go for the win!
Storm: The elevator finally reaches the next floor and the doors open. Dare quickly gets off the elevator and turns to curse it out saying it should go back to hell where it belongs! He looks over his shoulder and sees the Saint standing just down the hallway who is waiting impatiently for Dare and Cage to resume fighting.
Saint: CONGRATULATIONS YOU FACED YOUR FEAR! NOW CAN WE TRY TO FINISH THIS MATCH WHILE WE’RE STILL IN 2025?
Dare: YOU WEREN’T ON THE ELEVATOR! HOW THE HELL DID YOU GET UP HERE SO FAST?
Saint: SECRET PASSAGES, THEY’RE ALL OVER THE PLACE, REMEMBER?
Dare: OH YES, THE SECRET PASSAGES! I ALWAYS LOVED THOSE. DID YOU USE THE ONE IN THE SOUTHEAST CORNER?
Saint: OF COURSE I DID. IT’S THE QUICKEST WAY HERE FROM THE BASEMENT.
Dare: I ALWAYS LOVED THAT PASSAGE, MADE MOVING AROUND THIS PLACE SO MUCH EASIER.
Saint: IT’S ONE OF MY FAVORITE THINGS ABOUT THE CATHEDRAL. BY THE WAY YOU MAY WANT TO LOOK OUT.
Dare: LOOK OUT? LOOK OUT FOR WHAT ….
Deal: CAGE EXPLODES OUT OF THE ELEVATOR AND TACKLES DARE INTO A NEARBY TABLE! A vase that was on the table falls off and shatters on the floor!
Cage: OH SHIT! I AM SO SORRY ABOUT THAT!
Saint: DON’T BE! THAT IS A VASE DARE LEFT BEHIND WHEN I KICKED THE SALVATION CHURCH OUT OF HERE! IT’S EXPENSIVE AS HELL BUT IS ALSO AN EYESORE SO YOU DID ME A FAVOR?
Dare: IS THAT MY VASE FROM THE MING DYNASTY FROM CHINA? I WAS WONDERING WHERE I LEFT THAT! IT’S A PRICELESS ANTIQUE!
Saint: NOT ANYMORE!
Dare: CAGE YOU BASTARD! YOU OWE ME A MILLION DOLLARS!
Cage: I THOUGHT YOU SAID IT WAS PRICLESS!
Dare: I JUST PUT A PRICE ON IT AND IT’S A MILLION DOLLARS!
Cage: GOOD LUCK GETTING IT FROM ME!
Deal: Dare explodes into a blind rage and TACKLES Cage to the floor! Dare POUNDS him in the head with a Double Axe Handle, but now Cage MULE KICKS Dare off of him and sends Dare HEAD FIRST down a nearby stairwell! Dare is sprawled out on a landing several steps down and now Cage HURLS himself over the railing and lands on Dare with a SPLASH!
Storm: HOLY SHIT! Cage damn near hurled himself to his death, but fortunately for him he landed on Dare! Blood splattered all over the wall and the Saint is going to have a hell of a time cleaning this up when this match is over!
Deal: You couldn’t pay me enough to help clean up this mess! Cage goes to cover Dare, but quickly stops as he remembers he still hasn’t faced his fear! He pulls Dare up and looks like he is setting him up for the THUNDER CAGE …. Dare blocks it and catches Cage with a HEAD BUTT! That slows Cage down and now Dare lifts Cage up and POWER BOMBS CAGE OFF THE STAIRWAY TO THE FLOOR BELOW!
Storm: Fortunately for Cage there was a table at the bottom of the stairway to break his fall and I say fortunately with a heavy dose of Silverstarian sarcasm because Cage is in a heap!
Deal: I don’t know WHY there would be a table at the bottom of a stairwell, but knowing the Saint he put it there hoping something like this would happen! Dare moves down the stairs as quickly as he can and throws himself on top of Cage for the cover! Now the Saint can count and we get 1 …. 2 …. CAGE KICKS OUT!
Storm: Cage survived that brutal fall from the stairwell to the floor below that sent him through the table, but that is not something you want to try to survive more than once! And Cage has to hope he can face his fear soon because right now he is at a distinct disadvantage in this match!
Deal: Dare wanted that pin, but now he knows he can tee off on Cage and doesn’t have to worry about suffering a pin or being made to tap out as Cage still needs to face his fear. Dare pulls Cage up and heaves him into the Saint’s living room! Cage gets up and Dare sends him HEAD FIRST INTO THE SAINT’S LARGE SCREEN TELEVISION!
Storm: The Saint puts his hand over his eyes and starts shaking his head, muttering to himself why the hell did I agree to this and that Cucumber owes him big time!
Deal: Cage is laid out on the floor and now Dare tries to PUSH THE LARGE SCREEN TELEVISION ON TOP OF CAGE …. CAGE MOVES AND THE TELEVISION CRASHES ON THE FLOOR!
Storm: The Saint throws his hands up and says to himself I know what I’m demanding RAGE buy for me when this is over! Cage is back to his feet and Dare charges at him …. Cage ducks down and FLIPS DARE OVER WITH A BIG BACK BODY DROP THROUGH THE SAINT’S COFFEE TABLE!
Deal: The coffee table EXPLODED as soon as Dare crashed through it and the Saint is looking down at him as Dare lays in the wreckage of the coffee table!
Saint: YOU KNOW WHAT? I HATED THAT DAMN THING! YOU DID ME A FAVOR! BUT YOU STILL OWE ME A NEW TELEVISION!
Cage: PUT IT ON MY TAB!
Deal: Cage sees Dare laying in a heap as he tries to get out of the mess that was once the Saint’s coffee table. Cage goes to move in on him …. THE FLOOR OPENS UP UNDERNEATH CAGE AND HE FALLS INTO IT! WHAT THE HELL WAS THAT!
Storm: A TRAP DOOR! IT WAS A TRAP DOOR! WHAT KIND OF LUNATIC HAS A TRAP DOOR IN THEIR LIVING ROOM!
Deal: YOU KNOW WHOSE HOUSE THEY’RE FIGHTING IN RIGHT?
Storm: OH YEAH THE SAINT’S! I forgot about that for a second.
Deal: I’m sure you did, but let’s focus on the fact that a trap door opened up underneath Cage and sucked him deep into the bowels of the Cathedral! We have NO IDEA where the hell Cage just went to …. Wait, I see him!
Storm: I do too! Cage seems to be in a small room SOMEWHERE in the Cathedral, but we don’t know where that room is!
Deal: Cage looks around trying to find a way out but there doesn’t seem to be an exit …. What the hell, the WALLS ARE CLOSING IN!
Storm: The room is SHRINKING and Cage is trapped with nowhere to go! Cage frantically tries to find a way out …. There’s a video playing on the ceiling above! WHAT IS THIS!
Deal: It’s a video of Cage’s wife Meg and his children Rowan and Liz! They are sitting around a table with an open space for Cage and crying how he left them behind because he cared more about RAGE and beating Daniel Dare than them!
Storm: Cage is locked on this video as now it shows him as a young child after the passing of his sister, talking about how alone he feels without her, and how he became a ghost to his parents as he left them feeling alone as well!
Deal: Now we’re hearing a voice …. It’s the doctor telling him he has a brain tumor and Cage debating treatment for it!
Storm: Now it’s him snapping out of it and saying he will do it after he fights Dare because he refuses to leave the people he cares about alone!
Deal: The voice overs stop and the video shuts off as the walls continue to close in on Cage! He continues to look for a way out, but there is none as the walls are about to FLATTEN HIM ….
Storm: Another trap door opens up underneath and Cage SLIDES out of the room just as the walls were about to close around him!
Deal: Cage looks around, panicked and sweating, trying to make sense of what just happened!
Voice: CAGE HAS FACED HIS FEAR!
Deal: It was his FEAR! CAGE FACED HIS FEAR! Both men have faced their fear and now the Fear Factory is ON!
Storm: Cage exhales a sigh of relief and now tries to navigate his way back to Dare inside the Cathedral!
Deal: Cage is making his way down a hallway of sorts and comes across a door. He kicks it open and goes through where he finds himself standing in front of Dare again! Where the hell did that first trap door take him and how he did end up back here so fast!
Storm: It has to be one of those secret passages the Saint mentioned earlier!
Deal: It has to be because no other explanation makes sense! Both Cage and Dare, bloodied, bruised and still itching to wage war with each have both faced their fears and now the Fear Factory is in full swing!
Storm: The Saint is standing at the end of the hallway watching Cage and Dare stare each other down and he actually looks pleased!
Saint: YOU HAVE BOTH FACED YOUR FEARS NOW THIS IS ANYONE’S MATCH TO WIN! NOW STOP STANDING AROUND AND LET’S DO THIS ALREADY!
Deal: Neither Cage or Dare have to be told twice as just like they did at the start of the match they charge at each other and start beating the hell out of each other! Dare grabs a nearby chair and SMASHES Cage with it! Cage responds by grabbing a painting off the wall and SMASHING IT over Dare’s head!
Storm: They are throwing each other into the wall of the hallway as they continue to batter each other senseless! Dare throws Cage through a door and he ends up in the first floor bathroom! Dare follows him in and throws Cage into the bathtub! He has his hands around Cage’s throat and is CHOKING HIM while Cage claws at his face to break free!
Deal: Dare sees the faucet and turns it on and now water is filling the bathtub! Dare tries to shove Cage’s head under the faucet like he’s trying to WATERBOARD HIM!
Storm: Worse than that I think Dare is trying to DROWN HIM! The tub is filling with water around Cage’s head and Dare has Cage’s head UNDER WATER! DARE IS TRYING TO DROWN CAGE!
Deal: I know this is a no rules match, but I don’t think that includes DROWNING your opponent! Cage is under water trying to fight out but he can’t get his head above water! The Saint has seen enough and is now trying to PULL Dare off of Cage! Dare is REFUSING to let go as he is trying to put Cage away LITERALLY!
Storm: The Saint has his arm around Dare’s neck trying to pull him away from Cage as he says killing your opponent isn’t part of the deal and he’s not going to have someone die in his home!
Deal: The Saint FINALLY pries Dare off of Cage and shoves him back so he can check on him! Cage isn’t moving as his head was under water for a long time! The Saint is checking his pulse and he turns white as a ghost! He says Cage isn’t breathing …. The Saint says Cage is …. He can’t finish his thought ….
Storm: The Saint says Cage is DEAD! Daniel Dare drowned Cage and KILLED HIM!
Deal: NO! NO! This can’t be happening! This has gone too far! It has gone TOO DAMN FAR!
Storm: The Saint looks at Dare who seems totally unbothered by this! He doesn’t care that he just DROWNED CAGE and KILLED HIM!
Deal: The Saint looks up at Dare with pure ANGER in his eyes and begins screaming in his face! He’s screaming that Dare took things too far and now Cage is dead in his bathtub!
Storm: I can’t believe what I’m seeing here! Dare just KILLED CAGE! HE KILLED HIM!
Deal: Cage has been accused of having a death wish in the past, but I don’t think this is what he had in mind! The Saint exits the bathroom saying he needs to call the authorities while Dare looks unconcerned and somewhat PROUD of what he did!
Storm: How can he be proud of THAT! He just killed a man! This is SICK!
Deal: Dare turns his back to the body of Cage and yells at the Saint that he’s not going to help him clean up the body!
Storm: What is wrong with him! That is MESSED UP!
Deal: Dare is now CACKLING HYSTERICALLY as he says this means he wins …. CAGE IS RISING FROM THE BATH TUB! WHAT THE HELL!
Storm: OH MY GOD! CAGE IS A ZOMBIE NOW AND HE’S HUNGRY FOR HUMAN FLESH!
Deal: HE’S NOT A ZOMBIE! HE’S ALSO NOT DEAD! But just like a HORROR MOVIE VILLAIN who won’t stay dead when you thought he was done, I'm going with Jason Voorhees of Friday The 13th when he rises out of Crystal Lake, Cage steps out of the bathtub and now is walking towards Dare!
Storm: Cage looks POSSESSED right now! I’m scared!
Deal: Silence you big baby! Dare still thinks Cage is done for and he has no idea that Cage is ALIVE and on his feet! Dare is still cackling like a hyena to himself as Cage grabs him and spins Dare around to face him!
Storm: Dare’s jaw hits the floor as he can’t believe Cage is alive …. CAGE TACKLES DARE AND BEGINS WHALING ON HIM!
Deal: Dare is trying to cover up but Cage has gone FULLY FERAL as he pummels Dare like a madman! A few minutes ago we thought Cage was DEAD and now he’s beating the shit out of Dare which begs the question was that a RUSE between him and the Saint to fool Dare!
Storm: I don’t know and I doubt either of them will admit to it, but it sure smells that way to me!
Deal: It doesn’t matter now as Cage is PUMMELING Dare! He pulls Dare off the floor and throws him HEAD FIRST INTO THE TOILET! Cage puts Dare’s head on the toilet seat and begins SLAMMING THE LID UP AND DOWN ON IT! He now sticks Dare’s head into the toilet and FLUSHES IT ON HIM! I hope for Dare’s sake that the toilet was empty!
Storm: Cage pulls Dare up and hurls him into the hallway and Dare slams into the wall! Dare bounces back towards Cage who drops him with a FACE SLAM! Cage covers him and gets 1 …. 2 …. DARE KICKS OUT!
Deal: That is Cage’s first attempt at a pinfall after facing his fear, and now it’s all about who can put the other away! Cage grabs Dare by the hair and throws him head first into the kitchen! Dare slams into the dishwasher and Cage runs towards him with a RUNNING KNEE …. DARE MOVES AND CAGE CRASHES INTO THE DISHWASHER!
Storm: Dare opens up the dishwasher while Cage clutches his knee! Dare grabs a plate and SMASHES it over Cage’s head! Cage staggers as Dare grabs a broken piece from the plate he just destroyed and CUTS Cage across the stomach!
Deal: Cage doubles over as that cut deep, now Dare grabs Cage by the leg and places it across the open dishwasher …. DARE SLAMS IT SHUT ON CAGE’S LEG! Cage hits the ground writhing in pain and now Dare picks him up for a DEATH VALLEY DRIVER ON THE KITCHEN COUNTER!
Storm: Cage rolls off to the floor and now Dare covers him! 1 …. 2 …. CAGE KICKS OUT! Dare yells at the Saint saying it was a slow count and the Saint tells Dare maybe if he didn’t move in slow motion he might have gotten the pin!
Deal: Dare is known for trying to intimidate the officials but he isn’t going to intimidate the Saint. That isn’t going to stop him from arguing though and he is making his point known loudly!
Storm: The Saint is making his point just as loudly as these two were MADE to argue with each other!
Deal: The Saint isn’t having it with Dare and says if he wants another round with him they can set a time and place in 2026 but for now he needs to focus on Cage! Dare angrily turns around to face Dare …. CAGE SMASHES HIM OVER THE HEAD WITH A BLENDER!
Storm: Dare DROPS like he was shot as Cage BRAINED him with that blender! Glass is everywhere and I think some of it is wedged in Dare’s skull! Cage moves in, hobbling on one leg and PULLS himself up on the kitchen counter! He stands over Dare and LEAPS OFF FOR AN ELBOW SMASH!
Deal: I don’t know if he leaped off or fell off because his weakened leg couldn’t support his weight! Either way he pulled it off and Cage covers him again! 1 …. 2 …. DARE KICKS OUT!
Storm: Close call for Dare as Cage nearly got him! Dare stands up and Cage drills him with an upper cut! Another one and Dare is reeling! Cage goes to follow up but Dare lashes out with a kick to Cage’s wounded knee and Cage drops like a rock!
Deal: Dare drags Cage towards the dining room pummeling him as he does! Dare picks up Cage and SLAMS Cage on top of the dining room table! Dare climbs up on the dining room table and lifts Cage up for a MESSIANIC PILEDRIVER THROUGH THE DINING ROOM TABLE! HOLY SHIT!
Storm: That table isn’t like the ones you see at a RAGE arena, this a THICK TABLE and dare just obliterated it with Cage’s head!
Deal: Cage is writhing around in pain like a fish out of water, holding his neck which Dare tweaked earlier in the match! Dare now covers Cage and here’s the count! 1 …. 2 …. CAGE KICKS OUT IN TIME!
Storm: Dare can’t believe he didn’t get it! Dare pulls Cage up and prepares for a POWER BOMB …. Cage BACK FLIPS him over and Dare lands on debris from the broken table! Cage now wraps his left arm around Dare’s neck and begins PUMMELING him on the top of his skull with his right!
Deal: Cage is POUNDING those shards of glass from the blender stuck in Dare’s head deeper into his flesh and blood is streaming down his face! Dare reaches back and JAMS his thumb into Cage’s eye and Cage lets go! He stands up and Dare gets back to his feet. Dare moves towards him and Cage quickly responds with a SUPER KICK! It sends Dare’s head into the wall and he hits the floor! Cage covers him and gets 1 …. 2 …. DARE KICKS OUT IN TIME!
Storm: Another close call for Dare, but he’s still alive! Cage can’t believe he didn’t get it and goes to follow up, but Dare catches him with a big right hook! Cage fires back and now they are brawling down the main hallway of the Cathedral!
Deal: The punches are flying fast and furious …. Wait a second there’s that room the Saint was talking about earlier!
Storm: The one he said they are not allowed to enter or bad things would happen?
Deal: That’s the one! It has a big KEEP OUT sign plastered on it and Cage and Dare are fighting right towards it! The Saint is telling them to avoid that room or they will both be sorry, but good luck getting them to listen while they are beating the shit out of each other!
Storm: Cage nails Dare with a big right and that staggers Dare! He fires back and catches Cage in the jaw! That has Cage reeling but he quickly snaps out of it and TACKLES DARE INTO THE DOOR OF THE FORBIDDEN ROOM!
Deal: They literally busted open the door to that room and they both went flying inside! The Saint screams “NOW YOU DID IT!” and follows them inside! The Saint SLAMS the door shut and locks it behind him! He looks at them and yells “YOU DIDN’T LISTEN NOW YOU’RE GOING TO GET IT!
Storm: Who knows what that could mean! I’m looking around the room and I don’t see anything unusual except that it’s poorly lit. I don’t see the big deal ….
Deal: A large television at the end of the room lights up and a video starts to play! What the hell is this!
(Video of horror directors Rob Zombie and Uwe Boll plays on the screen.)
Narrator: TODAY AT THE ACADEMY FOR HORROR MOVIE GREATNESS, WE HONOR VISIONARY DIRECTOR UWE BOLL WITH THIS AWARD FOR LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT IN THE HORROR GENRE!
Cage: NOOOOOOOO! UWE BOLL SUCKS! MAKE IT STOP!
Narrator: WE ALSO HONOR ROB ZOMBIE WITH THE AWARD FOR THE GREATEST REBOOT OF A HORROR MOVIE FOR HIS VISIONARY REMAKE OF HALLOWEEN!
Cage: THIS IS TOO MUCH! TURN IT OFF RIGHT NOW!
Deal: Cage is LOSING HIS MIND as anyone who knows Cage knows he DESPISES Uwe Boll and he wanted to personally track down Rob Zombie and kick his ass for how he BUTCHERED the Halloween remake! Seeing this has to be TORTURE for Cage!
Storm: That video stops and now one starts playing of Daniel Dare dressed like ELVIS at a Karaoke contest …. SINGING?
*Dare on video: MY HEART WILL GO OOOOOOOOOOOONNNNNNNN!
Deal: Dear God it’s a video of Dare singing a CELINE DION SONG! I will never will get this image out of my mind!
Dare: THIS IS SLANDER! THIS IS AI GENERATED SLANDER! MUSIC IS NOISE AND I SURE AS HELL WOULD NEVER SING A CELINE DION SONG! TURN THIS OFF!
Deal: The Saint warned them not to go into this room! This is some sort twisted play on fears they both might have and it appears to be working as the Saint is engaging in EMOTIONAL CRUELTY towards both Cage and Dare!
Storm: They are both sweating profusely as this is clearly some form of torture by the Saint who set this room up just for them!
Deal: I guess he figured if they are going to fight in and destroy his house he is going to find a way to amuse himself in the process ….
(Another video plays and it shows Horror In The High Desert director Dutch Marich.)
Marich: Hi, Horror In The High Desert fans! It’s me, Dutch Marich, and I want to thank you all for enjoying the movies, especially the last one, Majesty. But I recently had an epiphany and realized I HATE making horror movies! So I am announcing I am officially CANCELLING Part Five of the Horror In The High Desert series and going back to my first love, making documentary movies about the greatest Olympic sport of all time …. CURLING!
Cage: NO! DAMN YOU SAINT! THIS ISN’T FUNNY! YOU’VE GONE TOO FAR …. I THINK I’M GOING TO BE SICK!
Deal: Cage is down on all fours DRY HEAVING as the idea of Horror In The High Desert Part Five not being made is too much for him to handle!
Storm: Now ANOTHER video is playing on the television! What else could we see!
Deal: It looks like a government official making a speech? What in the world is going on!
Government official: Today, for the first time in history, the House Of Representatives UNANIMOUSLY voted to make the production, distribution and consumption of pineapple pizza ILLEGAL! The bill immediately went to the Senate where it passed UNANIMOUSLY and then went to the President’s desk where he immediately signed it and then promised that anyone caught violating this federal law will immediately go to prison for LIFE!
Dare: THIS ISN’T FUNNY SAINT! PINEAPPLE PIZZA IS A GIFT FROM THE GODS AND I REFUSE TO LISTEN TO YOU SULLY IT’S GOOD NAME LIKE THIS!
Deal: Dare is HYPERVENTILATING as this video clearly didn’t sit well with him! A light flicks on near Dare and we see a PINEAPPLE PIZZA on a table waiting for him! Dare immediately rushes over to get himself a slice to calm his nerves! He grabs a slice and we hear a BUZZING SOUND …. The pineapple pizza is attached to an ELECTRO SHOCK MACHINE! Dare is being ZAPPED with electricity while he holds the slice but he STILL EATS IT! Damn this man loves his pineapple pizza!
Storm: Even while he’s being shocked with electricity! The Saint has always said enjoying pineapple pizza was a sign of mental illness and he may be on to something!
Deal: Dare finishes the slice and flips off the Saint when he’s done! Neither he or Cage are happy with him right now!
Cage: WHAT THE HELL IS WRONG WITH YOU SAINT! THIS IS TOO MUCH!
Dare: YOU ARE A SICK MAN SAINT! YOU HEAR ME? YOU ARE SICK?
Saint: YOU GUYS WANT SICK? I’LL GIVE YOU SICK!
Deal: The Saint has a box and pulls out what appears to be noise cancelling headphones? Why the hell is the Saint putting on noise cancelling headphones?
Storm: The Saint pulls what appears to be a remote out of his pocket. He points it towards something and clicks a button. MUSIC starts to play …. Oh God Saint you didn’t. PLEASE TELL ME YOU DIDN’T!
Music: I JUST WANT YOU FOR MY OWN …. MORE THAN YOU COULD EVER KNOW …. MAKE MY WISH COME TRUE …. ALL I WANT FOR CHRISTMAS IS YOU!
Deal: DAMN IT HE DID! The Saint is TORTURING Cage and Dare with the most annoying, obnoxious, overplayed holiday song, ALL I WANT FOR CHRISTMAS BY MARIAH CAREY! THIS IS INHUMAN!
Cage: SAINT YOU SON OF A BITCH! THIS IS DEPRAVED EVEN FOR YOU!
Dare: MUSIC IS NOISE AND THIS IS THE NOISIEST NOISE I’VE EVER HEARD! I HATE YOU SAINT!
Saint: WHAT’S THAT? I CAN’T HEAR EITHER OF YOU! DAMN THESE NOISE CANCELLING HEADPHONES WORK GREAT! THEY WERE EXPENSIVE, BUT WORTH EVERY PENNY!
Deal: Cage and Dare are both covering their ears screaming bloody murder and who can blame them as the Saint has piped in Mariah Carey’s GOD AWFUL Christmas song to torture them! This is sick! Twisted! And I think this violates the part in the United States Constitution that outlaws CRUEL AND UNUSUAL PUNISHMENT as NO ONE likes this song!
Storm: Speak for yourself, I think it’s kinda catchy! ALL I WANT FOR CHRISTMAS …. IS YOU!
Deal: YOU NEED HELP! Cage and Dare have their ears covered and are screaming at the Saint to turn the song off and of course the Saint decides to TURN UP THE VOLUME! Cage and Dare now go to the door and are trying to kick it open but the door is LOCKED!
Storm: They are demanding it be open and are kicking at the door trying to break it down! Cage and Dare now both lower their shoulders and BLAST into the door and it opens up! They both go spilling into the hallway and they both look RELIEVED to be out of that room!
Saint: CAGE! DANIEL DARE! YOU HAVE BOTH FACED YOUR FEARS! POORLY! BUT YOU FACED THEM! I HOPE YOU ENJOYED THE SHOW! HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA!
Deal: The Saint is laughing hysterically at what he just put Cage and Dare through and for the first time ever I think Cage and Dare agree with each other as neither of them found this funny! But they don’t have time to worry about that as there is still a match to be won and now the fists start flying AGAIN!
Storm: They are fighting down the hallway and are battering each other against the wall! They have beaten each other half to death this entire time and they still have a lot of fight in them!
Deal: Cage and Dare continue to batter each other and they are making their way towards a GLASS DOOR! Cage and Dare are moving at WARP SPEED as they pummel each other and THEY THROW EACH OTHER THROUGH THE GLASS DOOR! OH MY GOD!
Storm: THAT WAS MESSED UP! These two were already bloody head to toe and now they just sliced each other open even more! There is a pool of blood forming beneath both of them and even more glass stuck in their bodies! How much further are they going to push each other!
Deal: As far as they have to! That’s how far they will push each other! Both men are pushing themselves up and we see they are on the patio that leads to the Cathedral’s backyard! They are now OUTSIDE and will you look at that? IT’S SNOWING! They are outside in the snow and there is a GIANT CHRISTMAS TREE in the back yard with CHRISTMAS GIFTS underneath it!
Storm: And look who’s standing in front of the tree …. It’s SAINTA CLAUS!
Deal: IT IS SAINTA CLAUS! The Saint has put on his Sainta Claus get up and is standing in front of the Christmas tree waving Cage and Dare towards him!
Saint: HO HO HO! MERRY CHRISTMAS TO YOU TWO! Despite the fact you both have turned my house in a war zone and will be paying through the nose to get it fixed, as the official provider of holiday greetings and seasons beatings, as the special referee of this all important match, I decided it was only right that I got each of you a very special CHRISTMAS GIFT! Dare, here is YOURS!
Deal: Sainta Claus hands Dare a box and he quickly opens it up …. EDNA! IT’S EDNA! The barbed wire baseball bat Dare has used on numerous victims over the years!
Saint: Enjoy the gift! If you don't, that's not my problem! Cage, here is YOURS!
Deal: Sainta Claus hands Cage his gift and he opens it up …. It’s a KENDO STICK wrapped with DUCT TAPE AND RAZOR BLADES!
Storm: Both Cage and Dare seem happy with their gifts which goes to show Sainta Claus is WAY BETTER than that fraud Santa Claus! That asshole always forgets the batteries!
Deal: Don’t get me started on that FAKE! But that’s for another day as after beating each other senseless throughout the Cathedral, Cage and Dare are now outside in the back yard, IN THE SNOW, bloodied and bruised with both of them holding a VERY DANGEROUS WEAPON in their hands! The blood pouring out of their numerous wounds is turning the snow beneath their feet bright red and here is a pool of blood around both men!
Saint: What are you two waiting for? You have your gifts, now FUCK EACH OTHER UP ALREADY!
Deal: They don’t need to be told twice as Cage and Dare are now DUELING with their weapons! Dare swings at Cage with Edna but he blocks it away with the Kendo Stick! Cage now swings at Dare who bats it away with Edna! These two are trying to MAIM each other permanently here in the backyard of the Cathedral!
Storm: And the snow is falling harder now! Both men are fighting the blood falling into their eyes and the snow blowing in their face! This match sure has had everything!
Deal: Dare and Cage continue to swing away at each other but are not able to land a shot! Cage takes a wild swing with the Kendo Stick but Dare ducks out of the way! Cage tries to get himself set but his feet slip in the snow and DARE SMASHES CAGE IN THE BACK WITH EDNA!
Storm: Cage HOWLS in agony as the barbed wire digs into his flesh! Dare takes Edna and is now GRINDING IT UP AND DOWN CAGE’S BACK! LOOK AT ALL THAT BLOOD!
Deal: Dare is taking chunks out of Cage’s back with Edna and there is a SICK, TWISTED SMILE ON DARE’S FACE! He is TORTURING CAGE and I THINK HE’S GETTING OFF ON IT!
Storm: Dare derives happiness from the misery of others and this is without question his HAPPY PLACE!
Deal: Cage grabs the Kendo Stick with both hands and takes a desperation swing backwards over his shoulders and gets Dare in the face with it! Cage now pulls the Kendo Stick forward and MY GOD! One of the razor blades got Dare on the side of his face and opened up a HUGE wound!
Storm: Dare recoils in pain and now Cage rushes at him and CROSS CHECKS Dare in the face with the Kendo Stick like a hockey player and Dare goes down! He’s trying to get up but is slipping on the snow and now Cage begins WHALING ON DARE WITH THE KENDO STICK!
Deal: Cage is GOING OFF on Dare and look at Cage’s face! He has gone totally SAVAGE! He may be here physically but mentally he is elsewhere as every facet of what makes Cage who he is and his humanity have taken leave from his mind and has been replaced by a bloodthirsty, ravenous ANIMAL!
Storm: It’s the zombie in him! You know how much he loves those zombie movies! He’s watched so many of them it’s turned him into one!
Deal: You know that’s not possible! Or I don’t think it is! Either way Cage is BATTERING Dare head to toe with that Kendo Stick and is opening a new one each time one of those razor blades makes contact with his flesh!
Storm: Dare tries to sit up and Cage BLASTS HIM OVER THE HEAD! Dare goes down and Cage goes for the cover! 1 …. 2 …. DARE KICKS OUT IN TIME!
Deal: Dare was able to kick out before the Saint counted to three, and did you notice each time the Saint’s hand slapped the snow, BLOOD came shooting up as everywhere these men go there is a pool of blood that follows them!
Storm: I saw that and that is the perfect way to describe this match! A never ending pool of blood! I’m surprised either of these men have any left!
Deal: Cage gets back to his feet and tries to reset as Dare is barely able to stand up! Cage moves towards Dare, Kendo Stick still in tow …. Dare grabs a handful of blood soaked snow and THROWS IT IN CAGE’S EYES! Cage is frantically wiping the snow out of his eyes …. Dare comes up from behind Cage with Edna and is TRYING TO FORCE IT INTO CAGE’S MOUTH!
Storm: Dare has a modified FULL NELSON on Cage and is using it to keep Edna in his mouth! Cage is trying to keep his mouth closed and the barbed wire is SLICING OPEN HIS LIPS!
Deal: Blood is now pouring out of Cage’s mouth and Cage is desperately trying to break out! Cage reaches his hands up and GRABS Edna! The barbed wire is cutting into his hands but he is FORCING Edna away from his mouth! Cage leans forward and now swings his head backwards into Dare’s face! He caught him on the nose and that stuns Dare! He does it again and Dare loses his grip!
Storm: Cage breaks free and turns to face Dare …. Dare raises Edna above his head and BRINGS IT DOWN VIOLENTLY ON CAGE’S HEAD! Cage hits the ground and now the blood is flowing like a river out of his head!
Deal: Dare is standing over Cage with a crazed look in his eyes and I feel like we just witnessed a horrific re-enactment of the scene from The Walking Dead where Negan killed Glen! Only Negan called his weapon Lucille and Dare is WAY MORE EVIL than Negan ever was!
Storm: Cage is down and he isn’t moving as Dare literally split his head open with Edna! A PERVERSE SMILE appears on Dare’s face and now he covers Cage! There is no way Cage kicks out of this!
Deal: The Saint counts and we get 1 …. 2 …. CAGE KICKS OUT! HE KICKED OUT! IT WAS AT THE LAST SECOND BUT DAMN IT HE KICKED OUT!
Storm: HOW! I THOUGHT HE WAS DONE! HOW DID HE KICK OUT!
Deal: Dare is asking himself the same question as he can’t believe Cage survived that! What a scene this is! Two of RAGE’s all time greats, battling it out in the back yard of another all time great, covered head to toe in their own blood as the Chicago snow falls around them!
Storm: The thing is only Dare is on his feet! Cage has next to nothing left and while Dare is beaten down himself, he still has more to give than Cage at this point! It’s going to take a miracle for Cage to pull this off!
Deal: Cage is trying to get to his feet and Dare raises his hand up! That means the TESTICLE SQUEEZE is coming as he wants to end this NOW! Dare charges in for the Testcicle Squeeze …. Cage BLOCKS IT and takes Dare to the ground with an arm bar! He sees the Kendo Stick nearby and places Dare’s hand on it …. CAGE STOMPS DARE’S HAND ON THE KENDO STICK!
Storm: One of the razor blades sliced open Dare’s hand! Cage just cut open his power hand, the one he uses for the Testicle Squeeze and that cut is SICKENING! There is blood everywhere!
Deal: That also snapped the Kendo Stick in half and now Cage’s weapon is useless! But he picks Dare up and delivers a FALCON ARROW on what’s left of it and the razor blades go into Dare’s back! Cage covers him and here’s the count! 1 …. 2 …. DARE KICKS OUT RIGHT BEFORE THREE!
Storm: Now I’m asking HOW DID DARE DO THAT! That would have put away most wrestlers easily!
Deal: Dare isn’t most wrestlers! Neither is Cage! And these men are giving everything they have in this WAR of a match! Cage can’t believe he didn’t get the three count there and seems to be asking himself what is it going to take to defeat Dare!
Storm: You can see his breath in the cold Chicago air as he tries to think of something, anything to put Dare down as nothing has worked so far!
Deal: Cage gets to his feet and again goes to try to put Dare away …. TESTICLE SQUEEZE! DARE HAS THE TESTICLE SQUEEZE ON CAGE! That’s the same hand that got sliced open by the razor blades on the Kendo Stick and blood is pouring out of Dare’s hand as he applies the hold but it seems to be working as Cage is in TORTUROUS PAIN!
Storm: The Saint is standing by Cage to see if he taps out, but Cage is refusing to give in! Dare is screaming at Cage to call it quits while his manhood is intact but Cage will not tap out!
Deal: Normally there would be ring ropes Cage could try to get to but they are fighting outside in the snow so Cage has nothing to turn to except whatever strength he has left! The problem is I don’t think he has much if any left!
Storm: Cage is hanging on, using the strongest part of his body to stay in the fight and that’s his HEART! Cage’s biggest strength throughout his career has always been his heart, but it’s also been his biggest weakness as it has led him to push him further than he should have! This is looking like one of those times!
Deal: The Saint continues to look over Cage to see if he’s going to tap and Cage is still refusing to give in! Dare is squeezing harder and harder and you can only imagine the pain Cage is in right now! Dare is telling the Saint to call the match but Cage screams at him not to even think about it because he’s not done!
Storm: This is PAINFUL to watch! Cage is refusing to give in but he looks to be fading! I think he’s fading!
Deal: HE IS! Cage looks like he is passing out as his eyes are rolling back in his head! He is losing consciousness and now the Saint raises Cage’s hand …. It falls! He raises it a second time and it FALLS AGAIN!
Storm: This isn’t looking good for Cage! One more time and it’s over!
Deal: Dare is screaming at the Saint to raise his hand again! He believes Cage is done and won’t respond! The Saint takes a deep breath and raises Cage’s hand a third time …. IT STAYS UP! CAGE’S HAND STAYS UP! DARE CAN’T BELIEVE IT! THE SAINT CAN’T BELIEVE! THESE FANS IN NEW YORK CAN’T BELIEVE IT! AND I SURE AS HELL CAN’T BELIEVE IT EITHER!
Storm: The fans here in New York City are on their feet cheering for Cage! They want him to keep fighting! They want him to take down Dare!
Fans: CAGE! CAGE! CAGE!
Deal: The sound of the fans chanting for Cage is being piped into the loud speaker system of the Cathedral and they can hear it in the back yard! Cage can hear it and is now pounding his hand on the ground trying to fire himself up as the fans continue to chant louder!
Storm: Cage is trying to WILL himself to overcome the UNGODLY PAIN he is feeling and fight out of the Testicle Squeeze that Dare has shown no signs of letting up on! In fact he’s only putting more pressure on!
Deal: I’ve never seen a more pained expression in my life than the one I see on Cage’s face right now! But I’ve also never seen a look of greater determination either! Cage is trying to force his way to his feet while Dare STILL has the Testicle Squeeze on!
Storm: He’s back on his feet! Cage has somehow forced his way to his feet!
Deal: Cage is back up and now he reaches down to Dare’s hand that has the Testicle Squeeze on and JAMS HIS THUMB INTO THE CUT ON HIS HAND! Remember that’s the hand Cage stomped into the Kendo Stick that got cut open by the razor blades! Now Cage is DIGGING his thumb into that wound and is RIPPING IT OPEN FURTHER!
Storm: Dare is HOWLING IN PAIN and blood is GUSHING out of the wound!
Deal: Cage continues to jam his thumb into the wound and DARE LETS GO! DARE LETS GO OF THE TESTICLE SQUEEZE …. THUNDER CAGE! CAGE GOT HIM WITH THE THUNDER CAGE!
Storm: DARE IS DOWN! HE’S DOWN AND HE ISN’T MOVING!
Deal: CAGE COVERS HIM! 1 …. 2 …. 3! CAGE GOT HIM! HE GOT HIM! CAGE IS THE NEW RAGE WORLD CHAMPION!
**DING**DING**DING**
Stock: LADIES AND GENTLEMEN! THE WINNER OF THE FEAR FACTORY …. AND THE NEW RAGE WORLD CHAMPION …. CAGE!
(Deafening pop from the fans. A video of the fans celebrating the win is projected onto a large screen by the Cathedral’s backyard with chants of CAGE! CAGE! CAGE! erupting again.)
Deal: CAGE HAS DONE IT! Cage has defeated Daniel Dare in what might be the SICKEST and BLOODIEST match I have ever seen but Cage defeats Daniel Dare and is now the NEW RAGE WORLD CHAMPION! HE DID IT!
Storm: What a match! WHAT A MATCH THIS WAS! It had everything you could possibly think of and more! These men threw everything they had at each other and gave us a match for the ages. But in the end Cage prevails and RAGE has a new world champion!
Deal: Dare is sitting in the snow, covered in blood and breathing heavily, taking in the sight of the Saint handing Cage the RAGE World Championship belt and raising his hand in victory!
Storm: Cage looks up at the video showing the fans celebrating back in New York City and raises the belt above his head in acknowledgement! The cheers get even louder as the fans get the ending they were hoping for, Cage is walking out as champion!
Deal: A feud between two of the biggest names in RAGE that has lasted for almost THREE YEARS comes to a head in a match I will never forget for as long as I live. The Saint has pulled out his cellphone and is telling the paramedics to come inside NOW as Dare, clearly in pain, is trying to stand and walk off but is having difficulty doing so while Cage COLLAPSES into the snow as the exhaustion finally overwhelms him!
Storm: Is Cage making SNOW ANGELS or are his arms and legs just moving because of the cold and pain?
Deal: I don’t know, but whatever it is Cage is making a snow angel with his own blood and it’s own way that seems like a fitting end to this match! The paramedics have made it to the back yard and immediately begin working on Cage and Dare as both of these men are going to need serious medical attention after this!
Storm: That’s not all who came out, look who else has joined us!
Deal: It’s the FREAKS ON PARADE! We haven’t seen them in forever! They have come out to the back yard and they have HUGE BOX OF FIRE WORKS! They start lighting them off and we have a Christmas fireworks display to end Year 22! Cage sees the fireworks and says something to the Saint!
Cage: I THOUGHT YOU SAID NOTHING FLAMMABLE!
Saint: I SAID NOTHING FLAMMABLE FOR YOU!
Cage: BASTARD! IT WAS ONE ROOM!
Saint: IT WAS A BIG ROOM!
Deal: The Saint and Cage continue to discuss the flammable items issue as the paramedics continue to work on him as well as Dare. The Freaks are filling the sky with fireworks and this is the perfect way to end 2025 in RAGE! Thank you all for watching Year 22 and we can’t wait to see all of you in 2026! Until then MERRY CHRISTMAS, HAPPY HOLIDAYS AND WE WILL SEE YOU NEXT YEAR!
(The ending credits roll with Cage being loaded onto a stretcher with the RAGE World Championship belt resting on his waist, Dare being wheeled out on a stretcher of his own and the Freaks On Parade continuing to set off fireworks while the Saint looks on.)
[Card]
RAGE Year 22 PPV
Tuesday, December 23rd, 2025
Madison Square Garden - New York, New York
Main Event
RAGE World Championship
-Live from The Saint's Cathedral in Chicago, Illinois on RAGE Vision!
-Fear Factory Match
Special Guest Referee: The Saint
Daniel Dare (champion) vs. Cage
RAGE Bare Knuckles Championship
The Bootslut (champion) w/ Filthy Phil vs. Monster Big Tel
RAGE Scientific Showcase Championship
Doug Devens (champion) w/ Thomas Gordon vs. Nightwalker
RAGE High Stakes Championship
Scott Grayse (champion) vs. Doug Devens w/ Thomas Gordon
RAGE Gauntlet Tag Team Championships
Thee Storm (Lady Giant and Crazy Jenna) (champions) vs. Action Jay Jackson and Gemini w/ Homeless Don
One-on-One Match
-Paid for by Richard Mason
-Live from Saudi Arabia on RAGE Vision!
Steve Hogar vs. Kip Kutler
Loser Leaves RAGE Match
-Handicapped Match
Harvey Adams vs. Sweet FA and Tuppence Banglarron w/ Filthy Phil
Double Jeopardy Prize Steel Cage Match
-Climb the cage - somehow figure out a way to win the briefcase hanging from the rafters to claim the Double Jeopardy prize!
Participants:
Joe Mills
Dana Czech
Monster Big Pat
Monster Big Dave
Monster Big Hamish
Kristian Bane
Harmony Hardin
Sin
Biz MacTavish
Cora
Kristial Ball
Bart the Florida Man
LaPercell Daisy
Dan the Baptist
Lucy
Bobby Bastard
Harold Hartley
Malaboo Dreamstone
Alice Killjoy
Dolly Killjoy
Fifteen
Reginald Van Newton
Shannan Hicks
[Content]
Deal: We are kicking things off here at Year 22 with the Double Jeopardy Cage match! 23 RAGE superstars will be competing inside of this cage to claim the prize that is inside a briefcase that is suspended above the ring! The object is to climb the cage and claim the briefcase and whoever is able to grab it and win the Double Jeopardy prize, it will grant whoever wins it the ability to restart ANY MATCH ONE TIME and there is NO EXPIRATION DATE on this prize!
Storm: That’s a TRUE LEGEND of a prize, almost as good as waking up on Christmas morning and finding Santa Claus left you a Buddy Meyers bath bomb and a super sized box of Corn Flakes under your tree! Neil Puller and his Ricker Fed crap has nothing to do with this!
Deal: Yeah, sure let’s go with that! There is a verifiable WHO’S WHO of RAGE competing in this match. I mean look at all these WORLD CLASS SUPERSTARS competing in this match!
Joe Mills
Dana Czech
Monster Big Pat
Monster Big Dave
Monster Big Hamish
Kristian Bane
Harmony Hardin
Sin
Biz MacTavish
Cora
Kristal Ball
Bart the Florida Man
LaPercell Daisy
Dan the Baptist
Lucy
Bobby Bastard
Harold Hartley
Malaboo Dreamstone
Alice Killjoy
Dolly Killjoy
Fifteen
Reginald Van Newton
Shannan Hicks
Storm: That’s a hell of a list! A total VIP contingent of RAGE AND PRO WRESTLING!
Deal: Every wrestler in RAGE is a VIP of this business! That’s what makes us RAGE!
Stock: LADIES AND BLOODY GENTLEMEN! UP NEXT IS THE DOUBLE BLOODY JEOPARDY CAGE MATCH! THE DOUBLE JEOPARDY PRIZE IS INSIDE A BLOODY BRIEFCASE SUSPENDED FROM THE RAFTERS ABOVE THE RING! THE FIRST PERSON TO CLIMB THE BLOODY CAGE AND GRAB THE BRIEFCASE WILL WIN THE DOUBLE JEOPARDY PRIZE WHICH WILL ALLOW THE HOLDER TO RESTART ONE BLOODY MATCH ANY TIME AT A TIME AND PLACE OF THEIR BLOODY CHOOSING AND THERE IS NO BLOODY EXPIRATION DATE ON THIS PRIZE!
NOW THAT WE GOT THAT OUT OF THE BLOODY WAY LET’S MEET THE BLOODY COMPETITORS!
JOE MILLS
DANA CZECH
MONSTER BIG PAT
MONSTER BIG DAVE
MONSTER BIG HAMISH
KRISTIAN BANE
HARMONY HARDIN
SIN
BIZ MACTAVISH
CORA
KRISTAL BALL
BART THE FLORIDA MAN
LAPERCELL DAISY
DAN THE BAPTIST
LUCY
BOBBY BASTARD
HAROLD HARTLEY
MALABOO DREAMSTONE
ALICE KILLJOY
DOLLY KILLJOY
FIFTEEN
REGINALD VAN NEWTON
AND SHANNAN BLOODY HICKS!
Deal: We are just moments away from this very important match! But now that the wrestlers are inside the cage I notice we are short a few wrestlers as Kristal Ball is nowhere to be found! What is going on with that?
Storm: I don’t know why she wouldn’t be here, but Ball is apparently running late or totally forgot about the match and I doubt she forgot!
Deal: I doubt that too! I also don’t see Harold Hartley either! He was listed as one of the favorites in Las Vegas to win this, but he’s not here either! What is going on?
Storm: Hartley never runs late, I hope nothing happened to him! Same goes for Kristal Ball! What is going on here!?
Deal: That’s two people missing from this match and we have no idea what happened to them! We’ll have to find out later as right now this match is about to start with the 21 wrestlers who did make it to the cage!
**DING**DING**
Deal: Here we go and immediately we have wrestlers going towards the cage wall! Bart the Florida Man makes a quick move to get towards the briefcase, but Monster Big Hamish grabs him off the cage wall and CHOKE SLAMS him to the mat!
Storm: Harmony Hardin is on the top turnbuckle trying to get up the cage but Fifteen comes underneath her and POWER BOMBS Hardin to the mat!
Deal: RVN now runs up and STOMPS Hardin in the head! He calls her a DEFECT for thinking she could claim a prize meant for either him or Fifteen!
Storm: Cora turns and spins. She wipes out both of the Killjoys with a FLYING BODY BLOCK! Cora now turns towards the cage and starts to climb but is quickly cut off by Lucy who grabs her by the shoulder and yanks her back down!
Deal: Lucy tries to climb the cage wall, but Bobby grabs her by the ankle and roughly pulls Lucy off the wall! Lucy angrily shoves him and the former couple are having words with each other, but here comes DTB from behind with a DOUBLE AXE HANDLE to Bobby!
Storm: Monsters Big Dave and Big Pat are slugging it out with Mills and Czech as they all are preventing each other from getting onto the cage! The Double Jeopardy prize is dangling from the rafters waiting for someone to climb up and grab it but that is going to be a tough task for whoever pulls it off!
Deal: Shannan Hicks has LaPecell Daisy above his head and PRESS SLAMS her into the cage! He now flexes his muscles in celebration and screams at everyone in the cage!
Hicks: Y’ALL BETTER GET OUT OF MAHHH WAY BECAUSE IMMA WINNING THIS ONE, DADDY!
Storm: Nice to see Hicks is as confident as ever, but he better pay attention because Bane comes up from behind and THROWS Hicks face first into the cage!
Deal: Malaboo Dreamstone is tied up with Sin and Biz and they are letting each other have it! There will be no teamwork found in this match tonight!
*The action continues for the next several minutes with every wrestler showing out. Mills and Czech show off their legendary teamwork as they take down Big Dave and Big Pat with a combination of a Double Superkick followed by a Double Drop Kick. Big Dave and Big Pat return the favor shortly after that as they threw Mills and Czech over their shoulders, intentionally smashing Mills and Czech into each other before delivering a massive power slam to both.
Fifteen showed off his impressive skills by climbing the cage and leaping off towards Bastard Bobby with a dynamic flying shoulder tackle. Bobby was able to fight back and hit Fifteen with a Fall Away Slam into the cage. Lucy and Dan The Baptist double team Bobby and drop him with a DDT into a Curb Stomp combo, which leads to Bobby getting an unlikely assist from Cora who sends Lucy flying into the cage with an amazing Flying Head Scissors. Bobby got up and dropped DTB with a clothesline, only to find himself swarmed by Fifteen and RVN.
Sin and Biz show off their impressive teamwork against the Killjoys with Filthy Phil cheering them on from the outside. Sin, putting her announcing skills to use during the assault, perfectly narrates the ass kicking Biz and herself lay on the Killjoy’s, throwing the word bloody and some other choice words we will not repeat here at them, clearly enjoying the beating they are delivering. And of course Biz made sure to leave her mark, literally, as she bit both Alice and Dolly on their shoulders, leaving a huge bite mark on them and nearly taking a large chunk of flesh with her.
Hicks and Bane take turns smashing each other’s head into the cage, with Hicks repeatedly asking Bane “DO YOU KNOW WHO YOU’RE MESSING WITH, DADDY?”, a question Bane clearly gets tired of being asked very quickly.
Dreamstone found herself tied up with Bart and LaPercell and that fight proved far more vicious than people expected with all of them hitting what could be considered dirty moves on each other in the process.
There was no shortage of high impact moves as wrestlers such as Mills, DTB, Sin, and Big Hamish all pulling off amazing moves off of the cage well, such as Mills with a Moonsault off the cage onto the Monsters, DTB with an amazing Tornado DDT on Bobby, Sin with a Hurricanrana on Alice and Big Hamish of all people with a massive splash onto Bart the Florida Man who was all over the place during the chaos.
There were several near misses as numerous wrestlers went for the briefcase and failed. Biz came close, Lucy almost got it, RVN made a suicidal leap off of the cage and came within an inch of claiming it, and Big Dave came painfully close before missing it and crashing into several wrestler’s below.
There was no shortage of highlight reel moves, but perhaps the most shocking moment didn’t involve an attempt for the briefcase but something far more controversial involving Cora!
Deal: Cora and Lucy are battling each other tooth and nail as they are bashing each other’s head into the cage! Lucy with a martial arts kick to Cora, who responds with a spinning back fist to Lucy!
Storm: They have really torn into each other! I would love to see them face off in a regular match after this!
Deal: So would I! Lucy with a Knee Strike to Cora, but she quickly follows up with a HEAD BUTT! That knocks Lucy backwards and now Cora starts to climb the cage! She has her eyes on the briefcase as she goes but now Lucy recovers and goes after her! Lucy clocks Cora in the head and drives her head into the cage! Lucy has Cora by the mask and is SMASHING her head into the cage!
Storm: Cora fires her elbow into Lucy’s midsection and that slows her down! Cora now SHOVES Lucy and she is losing her footing! Lucy reaches out for the cage wall to prevent her from falling, but accidentally gets a hold of Cora’s mask and RIPS IT OFF AS SHE FALLS TO THE MAT …. CORA HAS BEEN UNMASKED ….
Deal: IT’S KRISTAL BALL! CORA HAS BEEN KRISTAL BALL UNDER A MASK THIS WHOLE TIME! This explains why we thought Kristal Ball was missing because she was actually disguised as CORA in that mask!
Storm: The fans are SHOCKED as they can’t believe what they just saw! Filthy Phil is FEIGNING surprise like he didn’t know what was going on! He actually yelled at Kristal Ball “WHAT ARE YOU DOING AND WHY ARE YOU WEARING CORA’S MASK!” and I call BULLSHIT!
Deal: I’m also calling BULLSHIT and so is this crowd! They are giving Filthy Phil the business as we just discovered Cora was Kristal Ball in a mask and has been made to pull DOUBLE DUTY by Phil by having her wrestle TWICE at RAGE events and HE’S collecting DOUBLE WAGES for one wrestler!
Storm: The fans are yelling at Filthy Phil and some of them are throwing their empty drink cups and food wrappers at him and are calling him a crook! Filthy Phil is trying to explain himself to the fans at ringside and that is going as poorly as you would expect!
Deal: Filthy Phil is still being pelted with garbage and OH GOD! He just got blasted by a cheese burger from an angry kid in the front row! His jacket is now COVERED with ketchup, mayonnaise, lettuce and onions and now someone takes a container of MUSTARD and SQUIRTS him with it! The fans are not happy with Filthy Phil EXPLOITING poor Kristal Ball and now he is covered in food condiments!
Storm: It serves him right and I hope Kristal Ball is at least getting her share of those wages that Filthy Phil is collecting for himself! What a SCAM ARTIST!
*The fallout from the unmasking of Cora brought a great deal of heat on Filthy Phil as even the wrestlers started calling him out for being greedy and exploiting Cora, prompting the announcers to remark that Filthy Phil is lucky he is outside of the cage while the wrestlers are inside as Filthy Phil would likely be on the receiving end of a serious beating. A few wrestlers even offered to hook Cora up with a good attorney to ensure she gets all the money she’s owed.
As for the match itself, there were several more near misses, including one by DTB who was on the top of the cage and was extremely close to grabbing the briefcase. Bobby climbed up the cage and prevented DTB from grabbing it and was able to hit DTB with the most ring shaking Bastard Bomb of his career on DTB off the cage!
RVN quickly followed Bobby up and delivered a Session Ender off of the cage and Fifteen followed that with a massive splash off of the top rope! All three of them begin working over Bobby and which led to Cora actually “running” in to help Bobby, one of the wrestlers who promised to hook her up with a good attorney, in order to attempt to fight them off.
This led to a massive brawl that saw Sin and Biz getting involved, the Killjoy’s joining in, Harmony Hardin getting involved, Hicks, Bane, Bart, Daisy as well as Monster Big Hamish. Despite Bouts Of Honor being over, it was clear the bad blood between Team Cage and Team Dare still lingered as this brawl took over almost the entire cage. While they all brawled back and forth, this left Mills, Czech, Big Dave and Big Pat alone to battle each other in a match deciding encounter.)
Deal: Big Pat has Czech up and hits him with a CHOKE SLAM! Czech bounces off the mat and Big Pat turns towards Mills who NAILS HIM WITH A SUPER KICK! Big Dave rushes at him and gets a super kick of his own! The Monsters are rocked and now Mills is climbing the cage! He has his eyes on the briefcase and there is no one in his way!
Storm: Mills is climbing the cage as fast as he can but Big Pat and Big Dave are back up and are CLIMBING after him! Mills is almost to the top of the cage, but Big Pat has him by the ankle and is trying to pull him down! Now Big Dave has the other ankle and is doing the same!
Deal: Mills is hanging onto the top of the cage for dear life as both Big Pat and Big Dave are trying to stop him from getting to the briefcase …. HERE COMES CZECH! He’s back up and is climbing the cage towards Mills!
Storm: Czech has gotten between the Monsters and ELBOWS Big Dave in the face! Now he elbows Big Pat! They lose their grip on Mills ankles now Czech climbs up and tells Mills to get on his shoulders!
Deal: Mills nods his head and now he is STANDING on Czech’s shoulders while Czech holds onto the cage! Big Pat and Big Dave once again reach for Mills as he LEAPS off of Czech’s shoulder’s just as Czech takes Big Pat and Big Dave back down to the mat with a DOUBLE CLOTHESLINE … MILLS GRABS THE BRIEFCASE IN MID AIR AND CRASHES TO THE MAT WITH IT! MILLS WINS THE DOUBLE JEOPARDY PRIZE!
**DING**DING**DING**
Stock: LADIES AND GENTLEMEN! THE WINNER OF THE DOUBLE BLOODY JEOPARDY CAGE MATCH AND THE DOUBLE JEOPARDY PRIZE …. JOE MILLS!
(Crowd reacts loudly)
Deal: WOW! WHAT AN ENDING! Joe Mills climbed on the shoulders of his long time partner Dana Czech and made an incredible leap to grab the briefcase to claim victory and the Double Jeopardy prize inside of it! Talk about TEAM WORK!
Storm: Mills is holding up the briefcase in victory and Czech rushes over to congratulate him! Czech is helping Mills to his feet as the rest of the wrestlers clear out of the cage cursing themselves out over the lost opportunity.
Deal: Mills can now restart any match at any time one time with that prize and there is no expiration date so he can use that prize ANY TIME he wants. It can be next week or next year and Mills can plot and plan how to best use it without the burden of a deadline hanging over his head. Talk about a valuable prize!
Storm: We can only guess when and where Mills will use that prize, but whenever and wherever he uses it, you know he is going to make sure he has maximum strategic advantage when he does!
Deal: Mills has been around long enough to know the benefit of such a prize and how to use it to maximum effect. Mills is parading around the cage with the briefcase in celebration as we kick off Year 22 in grand fashion!
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*Stock: The following match is for the RAGE HIGH STAKES BLOODY CHAMPIONSHIP!
(HUGE crowd pop!)
*Stock: Introducing first, from Chicago, weighing in at 254 bloody pounds, he is the reigning RAGE SCIENTIFIC SHOWCASE CHAMPION - DOUG DEVENS!!!
("Ride of the Valkyries" by Wagner plays as Doug Devens makes his way out to boos from the crowd. There is no interaction between Devens and the fans as he makes his way to the ring with his manager, Thomas Gordon.)
*Stock: And now – Ladies and bloody Gents, get ready, because …..
Standing 6’6” and weighing 236 bloody pounds, from Grand Rapids, Michigan
HERE IS…
THE RAGE HIGH STAKES CHAMPION
SCOTT GRAYSE!!!
(Lights go out in the arena, fans give a mixed reaction. The voice of Scott Grayse comes on "Judgement is coming" as "Cult" by Magnolia Park hits and the lights come back on and on the RAGEvision we see the words "C.H.A.O.S" as Grayse hits the curtain and the fans give him more cheers then boos. Scott pulls out Helen, his trusty hammer from inside the front of his pants. Grayse slides in and poses with Helen.)
Daisy: (Makes a surprise cameo appearance, says one line, and then disappears) Oooh, I'd love to see what else Scotty can pull out of his pants!!!
**DING**DING**
Deal: This is one of two matches tonight for Doug Devens. If he's smart, he'll pace himself and resist the temptation to "go mad." The shorter this match is, the more it favors him.
Storm: (Pops a Leucovorin pill to enhance his verbal skills) Indubitably, my dear Vandessa. Thomas Gordon has accompanied Devens to the ring, but Grayse's second-in-command, Kristian Bane, is conspicuous by his absence.
Deal: I noticed that too. And Grayse and Devens-- WHAT THE HELL??? SANTA CLAUS just JUMPED into the ring and SWUNG a GIANT CANDY CANE into both Devens and referee John Ellers!
Storm: Were they on the Naughty List?
Deal: I have no idea. Wait, WHY am I answering this question?!
Storm: I don't think that's the REAL Santa!!!
Deal: (Sarcastically) REALLY???
Storm: I think that's KRISTIAN BANE dressed up as Santa!
Deal: Sherlock Holmes is on the case...
Storm: I prefer to think of myself as Carmen Sandiego.
Deal: Now "Santa" Bane puts Grayse on top of Devens and shakes Ellers out of his stupor.
*Ellers: 1...2...3!
Deal: DEVENS with a shoulder up. "SANTA" can't believe it!
Storm: Now Ellers ORDERS "Santa" to the back or he'll STRIP Grayse of the High Stakes Title and AUTOMATICALLY AWARD IT to Devens.
Deal: DEVENS takes advantage of the distraction with a neckbreaker on Grayse from behind and a cover.
*Ellers: 1...2...
Deal: Grayse kicks out as Bane storms to the back.
Storm: What is Grayse doing now?
Deal: He exits the ring and grabs an iPad from one of his fans in the front row.
Storm: They call themselves the Grayselanders.
Deal: Cute. But what is Grayse doing with that iPad?
Storm: He's entering something into CHATGPT!
Deal: NOW I've seen everything. Grayse is consulting AI to determine his next move.
Storm: Will it help?
Deal: (Ducks out of the way) Grayse JUMPS onto our table and NAILS a SPLIT-LEGGED MOONSAULT from the table to INSIDE THE RING on Devens!
Storm: We've never seen THAT from Grayse before!!!
Deal: (Shrugs) I guess ChatGPT told him to do it. And Grayse with the cover...
*Ellers: 1...2...3!
Deal: Not quite!
Storm: A frustrated Grayse scrambles back to the outside and enters something into ChatGPT again.
Deal: CORKSCREW LEGDROP by Scott Grayse - always a classic - and another cover.
*Ellers: 1...2...3!
Deal: Devens gets his foot on the ropes right before the 3.
Storm: Grayse is pulling out moves we've never seen from him before.
Deal: All thanks to ChatGPT, which he's using again to determine his next step.
Storm: Now Grayse is cackling, like he saw something funny on the ChatGPT prompt, and he has a VICIOUS look in his eyes.
Deal: TESTICLE SQUEEZE by Grayse. He's laughing like a hyena at this tribute-slash-mockery of the man who stopped his title reign at 517 days.
Storm: According to ChatGPT, Devens faced Dare before in the BWFE and actually defeated him. Our current ring announcer, Robert Stock, was Devens' manager. Dare would not be seen again for quite some time.
Deal: Devens is fading fast. Grayse LETS GO, STEPS BACK, and goes for the LIGHTS OUT SUPERKICK!
Storm: But Gordon TRIPS Grayse, GRABS Ellers, and THROWS the iPad to Devens behind Ellers' back!
Deal: Devens CLOCKS Grayse in the head with the iPad! And it malfunctions on contact, with Siri now repeating "DON'T GO MAD!" in a male British voice.
*Ellers: 1...2...3!
**DING**DING**DING**
*Stock: The winner of the match and NEEEEEEEEEEW RAGE HIGH STAKES CHAMPION - DOUG DEVENS!!!
Deal: Devens gets out of there QUICKLY as he now has to concentrate on Nightwalker.
Storm: The fans are booing the result. They're 100% in support of Grayse in this one.
Deal: Be that as it may, Doug Devens now possesses the belt that allows him to trade it in for a shot at any title he wants in RAGE.
Storm: If that is what he wants to do.
Deal: Scott Grayse held the High Stakes Championship for SEVERAL MONTHS and NEVER cashed it in. A missed opportunity to face Daniel Dare one more time? We'll never know. Because Doug Devens now holds the title, and that makes the Church an ESPECIALLY dangerous threat!
~~~
Deal: Once again Dare has his knives out and this time it’s for Harvey Adams.. Not only does Harvey find himself in a Loser Leaves RAGE Match, but he’s facing his daughters!
Storm: Yep, that is pure evil – or genius, depending on which side of the cosmos you’re sitting.
Deal: This must be horrible for ALL the competitors. Either Harvey Adams goes or both of his daughters do!
Storm: And there’s no way Stinker is going to let that happen. He’d sooner put salt on his corn flakes than let two lovely earners like Sweet FA and Tuppy go.
Deal: Yes, He’s already seen his income cut as Cora was revealed to be Kristal Ball! Anyway, enough about him, let’s pass things over to Stock as this one is about to get under way.
Stock: Righto, listen up, you bloody lot! This next bloody match is a “LOSER LEAVES RAGE MATCH”! Too bloody right it is. And just WHICH sod is bloody leaving? Well it’ll be EITHER….
Ladies and bloody gents – especially you gents, RAGE is now proper bloody proud to bring you – with a combined weight of an earth-shattering and totally incredible 235 bloody pounds; it’s T'n'T! - Lucky Tuppy and Tiffany "Sweet FA" Adams - The Sweet T’s!!
To the accompaniment of Neil Diamond - Sweet Caroline (Audio) Tuppy and Tiff (SFA) emerge through the curtain. Both blondes smile excitedly as they wave to the fans. The waves change to arm sways as they lead the fans into chanting the chorus along with the added “so good!” thrown in.
The girls are ‘dressed’ in plunging neckline one pieces which have absolutely no sides to them whatsoever. Sweet FA has pink lightning bolts on hers and Tuppy has blue ones. They both wear white cowboy boots with the same coloured lightning bolts.
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They strut down to the ring blowing kisses to the crowd, pausing occasionally for pictures.
Once in the ring they make a point of shaking the referee’s hand before taking their places in their corner, still smiling.
Stock: Bloody hell! OR!!!…. facing them…. hailing from Pittsburg, PA and weighing in at 285 bloody pounds, he is...HARVEY ADAMS!
("Harder, Faster, Better, Stronger " hits as Adams strolls to the ring like he owns the place….which he pretty much does. He enters the ring and poses as white pyro goes off over his head.)
Deal: And both girls rush over to give their dad a hug!
Storm: They’re probably secreting weapons on him so that he gets disqualified.
Deal: They are NOT! Besides, in those outfits those bimbos couldn’t possibly secrete anything.
Storm: Ah, but...no, that’s a fair point actually.
Deal: Terry Dale is our match official. He’s good to go and calls for the bell.
**DING**DING**
Storm: And …. nothing.
Deal: No, the girls back up and decide that they are going to tag as that’s the fair ‘Super Face Megastar’ thing to do. Harvey though won’t hear of it. He’s telling them to BOTH stay in the ring. Filthy Phil is loudly seconding that, pointing out that there was nothing in the rules about it being a tag match. Nerison has a word with Stock.
Storm: Yeah and Stock says that BOTH girls HAVE TO BE IN THE RING as that’s what Dare intended.
Deal: Tuppy apologises to Dale AND Harvey as she gets back into the ring. There’s STILL no action though.
Storm: And that’s not good enough for these fans OR for Stock. He’s telling them that if they don’t start NOW then all THREE will be LOSERS and kicked out. Adams immediately charges! Running clothesline. That flattens Tiffany. Tuppy darts forward to Spear Harvey, but he bends to catch her around the middle and Suplexes her over ONTO Tiff!
Storm: He ain’t messing around. It makes sense. If the girls AND him were going to be kicked out he may as well fight to save one of them – himself.
Deal: Let’s not forget that Adams only discovered he had a daughter – Tiffany, this year. So they aren’t exactly that close. As to Tuppy, she’s an adopted daughter. On the other hand, both girls are very impressed with Adams and do indeed seems to love him as the father he is. Then again, they aren’t the sharpest tools in the box.
Storm: Now Adams drops to pin BOTH!
Dale: ONE! - TWO!!
Deal: And Stinker has Rakshasa reach in and pull Adams backwards by the ankle! The girls both throw up an arm, but whether they’d have been in time is now academic.
Storm: Now normally Adams would be going off on one about that, but he’s shrugging it off. He stands and waits for both girls to stand. They then do Rock-Paper-Scissors for absolutely no reason that I can determine and Tuppy runs in to attack with a Missile Drop Kick - a REAL one! Harvey is knocked back into the ropes. He rebounds and jumps over Tuppy to charge at Tiff – who turns away to cover her face! NO! It’s a back kick!
Storm: And it catches Harvey square in the balls!
Deal: Harvey doubles and folds to his knees. Tiff turns around – horrified and runs over to apologise.
Storm: She should be attacking him not saying soothing words!
Deal: And that’s exactly what Stinker is telling her. He’s pounding a fist into the other palm and shouting at the two bimbos that this is their livelihoods at stake. And his!
Storm: It’s a fair point.
Deal: And Harvey suddenly strikes to drop Tiff with a jaw-breaker! In comes Tuppy! Running knee to the jaw!
Storm: And Stinker is slapping the apron in relief. Seems his bimbos may have finally woken up. Of course, how long they stay awake is an entirely different matter.
Deal: Adams drops backwards and Sweet FA twines her legs around his head!
Storm: That’s a proper Triangle Hold is that! A REAL submission move! How in the name of Neil “By Gawd” Puller did she do that?
Deal: Not a little ironic that Harvey has been tutoring these girls and now he’s seeing just how much they’ve learnt first hand. Oh, now Tuppy has the other arm and is applying a nasty wrist lock!
Storm: And those HURT!
Deal: Yeah, Harvey is suddenly up against it and try as he might can’t liberate himself. NO! He manages to pull out of Tuppy’s grasp, but she’s straight back on the arm and now seeking to hyper extend the elbow!
Storm: Looks like Harvey decided to teach them the extra painful moves.
Deal: And he’s certainly feeling it. Dale goes to a knee and asks - Does he quit!
Storm: Nope. He’s using his legs to crab around. He may be being throttled and faced with a broken arm, but he still weighs more than both bimbos combined!
Deal: Yes and he’s using that extra muscle to swivel around and – Foot to the ropes!
Storm: He did it!
Deal: Dale calls for the break and the two girls immediately release Harvey.
Storm: Stinker sure liked that – better than ice cold milk on his corn flakes, but NOT the clean break. He’s trying to convince those girls that they need to keep those holds on to the last second. Not sure he’s getting through to them though.
Deal: They’re bimbos. There’s very little chance that he is.
Storm: Yeah. That True Legend Harvey Adams is back up and applauding his girls’ efforts. Huh. Anyone would think that he didn’t want to win.
Deal: Or, it could be mind games: lull the pair into a false sense of security and then strike. With those two, that wouldn’t be difficult at all.
Storm: True. That’s probably it. See? He’s pretending to struggle for breath.
Deal: But they aren’t attacking, despite Stinker’s urgent entreaties. They’re telling him that it wouldn’t be fair and that Super Face Megastars never do stuff that’s unfair. Yeah, that went down real well with Phil.
Storm: But Harv darts forward! He scoops Tuppy up and DUMPS her! Now he rolls her up as Tiff is still arguing with Stinker!
Dale: ONE! - TWO!! -TH’
Deal: Sweet FA! She leaps in to crash into Harvey and break it up!
Storm: And Stinker is wiping the sweat from his brow. That was CLOSE.
Deal: All three roll to their feet. Tiff checks on her ‘sister’ and they are again good to go. Harvey waits in the middle of the ring. Tiff circles one side of him, Tuppy on the other. They both rush in and Harv steps back to neatly direct their heads – TOGETHER!
Storm: Damn fine Double Noggin Knocker there. True Legend standard was that.
Deal: The girls are reeling. Harv trips Tiff. She lands hard on her ass. He then grabs Tuppy. Across his shoulders and -
Storm: Samoan Drop!
Deal: He bridges!
Dale: ONE! - TWO!! -TH’
Deal: Again! Tiff gets in there in time. This time with a Twisting Bodyslam. Okay, she’s really NOT that big and it wasn’t what you’d call an emphatic slam, but it was enough and that’s what matters.
Storm: Hey! Look at that! Tuppy just slid to the side and grabbed one of Harv’s legs!
Deal: Tiff grabs the other! They peel them back over his head. They have him pinned!
Storm: Schoolboyed!
Dale: ONE! - TWO!! -THR’
Deal: Kick out!! Harvey powers out of that scattering both girls.
Storm: Yeah, and Stinker again slaps the apron in frustration, but that was close AND actual teamwork; not True Legend teamwork, but teamwork nonetheless.
Deal: Everyone is back on their feet. Adams is now smiling. He takes up a sideways, defensive stance and beckons his daughters to him. Tiff rushes in and jumps! Missile Drop Kick!
Storm: Misses! Adams was NEVER gonna get caught by that.
Deal: No, but as he twists aside Tuppy slides in to upend him!
Storm: That was just plain sneaky.
Deal: But Adams drops on top of her and still smiling pins her arms to the mat! She’s pinned!
Dale: ONE! -
Storm: See that? True Legend skill, is that.
Dale: TWO!! -
Storm: No way is she shifting Harvey. He’s twice her weight, vastly experienced and has ALL the True Legend skills. She’s toast.
Dale: THR’
Deal: Tiff! Sweet FA slams into him, grabs his head and rolls over to drag him off Tuppy- who immediately pops back up. Harvey rolls with the impact and flings Tiff into the ropes, He rises to a knee ready to follow up, but Tuppy connects with a lariat!
Storm: Yeah, she’s a sneaky one alright….for a bimbo.
Deal: Adams pitches forward. Tiff just manages to spread her legs wide so that Harvey misses them and his head hits the deck instead. Tiff scoots forward to sit on the back of his head!
Storm: She’ll never get a pin like that, but the fans don’t care. Those outfits are totally thong backed.
Deal: Hold on, Tuppy is trying to fold Adams’ legs. She is! She pulls his legs up then bends them at the knees to pass the feet to Tiff, who tucks them under her arms! Just LOOK at Adams’ bent back now!
Storm: A submission? They’re actually going for a submission?
Deal: Looks that way as Tuppy now sits, her back pressed against Adams’ thighs so her can’t kick out! And his back is being folded in half! Okay, look, those bimbos are pole dancers. Their backs fold like paper, but Harvey’s? Not so much. That looks seriously painful.
Storm: Yeah, positively unnatural! Come on, Harv, you’ve made your girls look good. There’s no need to drag things out any longer; so kick out already!
Deal: Dale is right there. He kneels to check on Harvey. Does he quit?
Storm: And end his career? Are you from Barsoom? No, if anyone is going to quit it’s one of those bimbos. Seriously RAGE doesn’t need so many bimbos. We could lose those two and not even notice. Harvey Adams? He’s a True Legend! You don’t go around losing True Legends. That’s not just careless, that’s unforgivable!
Deal: Don’t panic. Yet. Harvey isn’t tapping.
Storm: I knew he wouldn’t.
Deal: But he’s not breaking free either, but how can he?
Storm: With True Legend power! That’s how.
Deal: Stinker is yelling at Tuppy to brace harder and push against Harvey’s knees. At the same time he demands that Tiff lean back.
Storm: That’s a LOT of instruction for those two. They’ll never be able to -
Deal: HE TAPS! HARVEY ADAMS TAPS OUT!!!
Storm: NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!
**DING**DING**DING**
Stock: Ladies and bloody Gents, you WINNERS and NOT leaving RAGE – The SWEET T’s – Tiffany “Sweet FA” Adams and Tuppence “Tuppy” Banglarron-Adams! Which bloody means ….HARVEY ADAMS IS THE BLOODY LOSER AND MUST LEAVE RAGE!!!
Deal: The fans are in shock.
Storm: I’M in shock, never mind them!
Deal: Daniel Dare must be cackling his socks off right now. Harvey Adams is OUT of Rage and at the hands of his own daughters! They quickly release that savage pin and groaning Harvey rolls to his left. Both girls kneel there, looking at him in shock, while outside the ring Filthy Phil punches the air in delight. Harvey tests his back and then slowly stands.
Fans: HAR-VEY! HAR-VEY! HAR-VEY! HAR-VEY!
Deal: Now tears rolling down their faces, Tiff and Tuppy rush forward to embrace him. He in turn hugs them. There’s no animosity, no recriminations, no argument. Harvey then leans over each in turn to kiss the top of their head and then peels them off him so he can RAISE THEIR ARMS! Harvey Adams is PROUD of his daughters.
Storm: Hold on, common sense is prevailing. He’s calling for a mic. It’s always wise to hear a True Legend speak. So here’s where we get the killer twist. You just KNOW that Adams always has a killer twist in store.
Adams: Thank you. Thank you all. It’s been FUN. It’s been WILD. It’s been MEMORABLE.
Fans: HAR-VEY! HAR-VEY! HAR-VEY! HAR-VEY!
Adams: It was GOOD. BUT, but it’s time for me to move on AND….
Fans: HAR-VEY! HAR-VEY! HAR-VEY! HAR-VEY!
Adams: I can do so happily knowing that RAGE has a positive future. It does, because you are LOOKING AT THAT FUTURE! My daughters; Tiffany and Tuppence. Let me tell you – no father could be prouder. HERE! Here is future!!
Deal: Harvey raises the hands of his daughters in victory!
Fans: A-DAMS! A-DAMS! A-DAMS! A-DAMS!
Deal: Now all three Adams are smiling. Both girls reach up on tip toes to kiss their father’s cheek.
Storm: Damn it. It’s so emotional – reminds me of the Silverstar family reunion.
Deal: We’ve just witnessed the end of an era and possibly the dawning of a new one. An impressive performance – In a handicap match it has to be remembered, but still – perhaps this IS an indicator of things to come. As to Harvey Adams, we wish him every success and happiness in whatever he decides to do next.
Storm: Too right! True Legends never die. Just ask Buddy Meyers.
Deal: And now it’s time to turn the dial, all the way to BRUTAL. Yes. It’s Bare Knuckles time.
Storm: Bring it on! Who doesn’t love some extreme violence with their corn flakes?
Stock: And NOW! Ladies and bloody Gents, it’s time for some serious bloody carnage as we put the RAGE Bare Knuckles Championship on the bloody line! Your challenger…..MONSTER BIG BLOODY TEL!!!
(Monster by Automatic plays as the fans start booing with Monster Big Tel walking to the ring with a purpose.)
Stock: And here is your reigning bloody champion…. for those of you of a delicate disposition, for those with a weak bloody heart and any children watching – look away NOW, because - Standing 5’10” in her stripper bloody heels and weighing in at 115 pounds – Here is – THE BOOTSLUT!
My Mind Still Speaks by Misery Loves Company hits and the curtain parts. Vile pulls out a large, wheeled suitcase. She stands it vertically in the middle of the ramp and then unzips it. The Bootslut crawls out. She pulls from the case a plastic bottle of cola. She shakes it frantically in time with the music, then opens it spraying the crowd who jeer and boo. Uncaring, The Bootslut rubs the beer bottle lasciviously against her pussy before raising it to her mouth to vulgarly lick the bottle and drink what remains. She then retrieves a pile of brown paper bags. To the massive boos of the crowd she struts down to the ring passing out bags to the ‘ugly’ fans so that they can put them on their hideous faces. She spits out the cola in a wild spray at the first fan to complain. Laughing, she moves on only to pause halfway to thrust her tits at some unsuspecting fan. She insults his manhood, hands him the last bag and then turns away to a chant of “ZIP IT!” from the crowd.
In entering the ring The Bootslut makes a point of sliding back and forth along the middle rope so that it rubs against her pussy before stepping in to grind her exposed ass against the turnbuckle. After which she strides over to the ref and grabs their groin only to quickly release the hold laughing at the ‘nothing’ that was there. Finally she takes to her corner.
Deal: As charming and sophisticated as ever.
Storm: I think she may be part fish.
Deal: I dread to ask….why?
Storm: They don’t wear clothes either.
Deal: Right. But there’s no escaping the fact that The Bootslut IS to all intents and purposes, naked. The few strategically places pieces of electrical tape that she’s “wearing” hardly qualify as clothing.
Storm: But she is wearing a hood!
Deal: Yeah, that can be zipped shut. Not the smartest choice. You have to believe that Stinker had a hand in all that.
Storm: OR – she really IS a slut: one that doesn’t eat all her corn flakes. They’re the worst.
Deal: Tom Nerison is our referee and he doesn’t look at all impressed with the Bootslut’s antics so far. Something tells me she’s going to need a LOT of antics tonight as Big Tel measures 6’1” and weighs in at a formidable 330 pounds. That’s almost three times the muscle that she has! Plus, while she is technically only giving away 3” in height, that’s only due to those ridiculously tall spiked heels. Without them, I guess she’d be about 5’4”. So no way does she have his reach. Still, she is totally ruthless, so if I were Tel, I wouldn’t underestimate her.
**DING**DING**
Deal: There’s the bell and Big Tell immediately charges. It’s a Running Clothesline that -
Storm: Misses! She ducked and rolled.
Deal: Luckily for her or this would have been a VERY short fight. Now Tel wastes no time. He spins around, growls at the naked girl and barrels forward once again.
Storm: He jumps, twists and -
Deal: Senton Bomb! NO! She again rolls aside.
Storm: Well, she sure ain’t running; not in them boots.
Deal: Tel picks himself up. His mood is NOT improving. He takes a more measured approach now, stalking her, using those long arms to full effect, seeking to cut off any escape. And she rolls FORWARDS! Forwards to slam a foot into his balls! And just listen to this place. The sound of groaning fills it.
Storm: Everyone felt that! Except Stinker – he’s cheering like crazy.
Deal: And not the Bootslut. Tel doubles. She rolls back and kicks straight up! A dagger-like heel stabs across his cheek!
Storm: He’s cut and it’s a nasty one!
Deal: Tel staggers back still doubled in pain from that savage kick to the vitals. The Bootslut stands, saunters forward and rolls her head around. That thick braid whirls around and – with a flick of the head she slams that weight at the end into the side of his head!
Storm: Right on the temple!
Deal: Tel stumbles. He drops to a knee. His arms flail to the side. I don’t think he even knows where he is right now, but a hand finds the ropes and he pulls himself towards them. The Bootslut calmly follows. She steps, spins and a Spinning kick rakes across his chest!
Storm: Those heels are pure evil! She cut him AGAIN! Yeah, much to Stinker’s delight.
Deal: Yes, Tel now has a long line seeping blood right across his chest. And she’s not finished! She spins again to – NO! It was a fake. Tel buys it bringing up both arms to block, but instead she stamps down! That spike heel goes right THROUGH the toe of his boot!
Storm: Let’s hope he’s part Dalgurnian and only has 3 toes, otherwise he just lost some.
Deal: Tel hops back. The Bootslut strikes again – Bellringer. Tel is stunned! She slides out between the ropes to walk along the apron. She slaps her bare ass and flicks off the fans before taking up position directly behind Big Tel at the corner and …
Storm: Tag Rope! She’s looped the tag rope around his neck!
Deal: And is now doing her absolute damnedest to strangle him! Tel is quickly turning red.
Storm: And not because he’s mad – which he probably is.
Deal: Tel is trying to pull the cord free, but she has it so tight that he simply cannot get his meaty fingers under it! He’s waning! He’s sinking down! Can she have totally DOMINATED and HUMILIATED Big Tel so quickly?
Storm: Sure looks that way to me. What was that you said underestimating? Every inter-galactic space pirate knows that you NEVER underestimate a naked girl with a hood on. It’s just not done.
Deal: I’ll just take your word for it.
Storm: You should!
Deal: Tel is dropping right down. He’s now sitting on the bottom rope and that seems to be the only thing that’s keeping upright. Well, that and the cord that’s cutting so deeply into his neck. Nerison raises an arm. It drops!
Storm: Probably because he’s stopped breathing. That’ll do it most times.
Deal: Again Nerison raises an arm – the other. And that….
Storm: Falls! He is DONE! TOAST! FINISHED! Let this be a lesson to the entire roster; no one messes with a naked girl that wears a hood!
Deal: I can’t believe it. Of all the ways I thought that this match would play out, this most assuredly, wasn’t one of them.
Storm: That’s because you didn’t consult me beforehand.
Deal: And now Nerison tries the arm one more time. If this falls, so will Big Tel. The Bootslut will release the cord and he’ll fall to lie there for the inevitable 10 count. He lifts the arm – AND IT SHOOTS UP AND BACK. He grabs Boots’ braid and drags her over the ropes! He slams her down onto the mat in front of him and then stamps down on her tits!
Storm: BIG target, and luckily he used his good foot.
Deal: Boots bounces, cringes and rolls away covering her breasts as Tel slumps back. That took everything he had and now he’s gulping in great lungfuls of air. You have to wonder if he regrets his choice now. Tel finished sixth in BOH and that permitted him to make a choice. He elected to face The Bootslut for the Bare Knuckles belt.
Storm: He should have taken that Double Jeopardy prize instead. At least then he’d still have all his toes.
Deal: The Bootslut gets up and asks Nerison to check her tits! He looks very uncertain. She presses herself against him and – SHOVES HIM - backwards into Tel!
Storm: No Disqualifications in Bare Knuckles, as Buddy Meyers always said.
Deal: As Tel pushes Nerison aside The Bootslut grabs the top rope and JUMPS to send both feet into Tel’s head!
Storm: He’ll be BLIND!
Deal: NO! Tel JUST squirms aside and then lunges to grab her by the throat. He pulls her in to – NO!! She knees him in the balls. Tel groans, but STILL somehow grabs HER groin to LIFT HER! Over the ropes he dumps her!
Storm: To bounce down off the apron. Lucky those big tits broke her fall.
Deal: Now Big Tel permits himself a grimace of pain. Two deep breaths and he’s good to go. Damn, that is one tough man. He’s completely ignoring all those cuts and bruises.
Storm: But he IS limping. Losing toes tends to do that though.
Deal: Now Boots gets back to her high heeled feet, but Tel drops down and snatches up a chair! She sees that and pulls an axe handle out from under the ring! Tel limps around. She can’t ruin; so even that pace is enough to catch her. Now he draws back, swings and -
Storm: BLAM!
Deal: She met the chair with the axe handle! It dented the chair! Oh, but Tel quickly reverses and slams the dented chair into her shoulder sending her crashing into the apron! She immediately pushes away from the apron – and gets clobbered across the back of the head! Down she goes.
Storm: Yeah, but only to all fours. She’s tough too.
Deal: Tel boots her in the ribs. That sends her almost UNDER the apron. She twists though and hammers the end of the axe handle down onto his injured foot! More blood spurts out! Tel howls in pain and hops back. Boots pulls herself fully out from the apron curtain and advances on Tel. She brings the handle back for a home run hit and – SWINGS!
Storm: BLAMMO!! That’s bigger than a BLAM, just in case you were wondering.
Deal: Tel met that swing with one of his own and it sends her axe handle spinning away. And the chair BREAKS! Tel casts it aside and limps forward to grab her by that braid. He hammers her head into the top of the barrier! She falls back – stunned. Tel SPITS on her – to cheers form the crowd. Seems they have a favorite and it’s not her.
Storm: Well, she is naked AND wearing a hood. That’s always a No-No.
Deal: Tel limps off – off to pull a table from under the ring. He slides it into the ring and it’s followed by a chair! The fans are getting real loud now, but LOOK! The Bootslut is back up and pulls a large bag from under the ring – a bag of -
Storm: Nails! Just look, some of them are poking through the bag!
Deal: Boots clambers back into the ring, bag in hand. Tel follows – with a bicycle chain in hand!
Storm: Nasty!
Deal: Very. The two unflinchingly head to the centre of the ring. Tel swings the chain!
Storm: Ducked!
Deal: Now she swings the bag! Tel sways back and the weight of the bag spins her around. It must be really difficult trying to keep your balance wearing heels like those.
Storm: And Tel whips her ass!
Deal: Blood flies! She spins around to again swing the bag- right into the side of Tel’s face!
Storm: What face???? She ripped most of it away!
Deal: The left side of Tel’s face is just a mask of blood now. You can see bits of flesh hanging off! And Tel slowly turns back to LASH her across the tits!
Storm: In fairness she was thrusting them in his direction.
Deal: They’re cut! More blood sprays around. And Tel swings again ripping a line across her stomach! A fourth! He pulls back for another, fourth strike that – NO!! She snaps out a kick! That stabs the knee! Tel’s leg buckles and he falls into -
Storm: - The bag of nails! She’s picking him apart – first the foot, now the knee! Hey, and Stinker is loving this.
Deal: And she’s paying a heavy price for it, but she determinedly swings that bag AGAIN – NO! Tel catches it! He shoves it forward into her face! I hope for her sake that the hood protected her. Oh, but Tel rips the bag out of her hands and tosses it aside. Now he wraps the bike chain around his fist and PUNCHES her in the side of the head! She’s down!
Storm: Just a lot. But hey! Look, she’s pushing back up.
Deal: And Tel grabs her head and slams his good knee into the side of it. That drops her! Nerison steps in for the count.
Nerison: 1 – 2 – 3
Storm: Well, Tel ain’t waiting around. He’s real busy setting up that table.
Nerison: 4 – 5 – 6
Deal: And not just that. He’s emptied the contents of that bag all over it!
Storm: Wow. Not just nails. There are tacks, screws, bolts, screwdrivers and ...is that a trowel?
Deal: It is. No wonder that bag did so much damage to Tel.
Nerison: 7 – 8 -
Deal: And she’s up! Boots shakes her head and snatches up the chair that Tel had pushed in. Tel turns from admiring his work.
Storm: It IS good work.
Deal: And gets to eat chair! Down he goes and she hammers away at his head – again and again! Now she pushes the end of the chair into his throat and LEANS on it. She’s standing ON him and those heels are really digging in!
Storm: She almost strangled him last time. Looks like she’s out to finish the job here.
Deal: Again Tel is turning all shades of red and purple and – oh! He reaches up to grab her by the tits and twists both savagely!
Storm: That’s her fault for having them almost in his face.
Deal: Tel continues to crush and twist. She shouts out in pain. She raises a foot to stamp down on his – NO! Tel twists to throw her sideways across the ring. He rolls over gagging and coughing. Boots meanwhile rolls onto her knees and then slowly straightens. Those boobs of hers sure have taken a battering tonight. But Tel is still struggling for breath. She approaches. Spin Kick! That pointed toe stabs into the side of his head. He drops and she….oh no.
Storm: She is sitting on his face!
Deal: With her legs trapping his arms. Looks like she doesn’t a repetition of what just happened. Tel is thrashing, trying to get free, but she leans right over his head giving him no ready target. Still Tel tries. He – ROLLS! Tel rolls her over, but she’s like a limpet, refusing to let go! Tel rolls again and – stops. He’s out of breath! She may have done it here. Slowly she releases and |Nerison starts to count.
Nerison: 1 – 2 – 3
Storm: What a way to go. I’m betting Big Tel never expected this.
Nerison: 4 – 5 – 6
Deal: I doubt it. But look, his breathing has been relentlessly targeted all fight. He’s a big man that needs a LOT of oxygen and The Bootslut has repeatedly restricted that.
Nerison: 7 – 8 – 9
Deal: What a match and what a finish. The Bootslut retains in remarkable fashion to –
Nerison: TE’-
Deal: NO! Tel throws an arm up! Boots can’t believe it. She telling Nerison that – well, I won’t repeat her words. Let’s just say she’s questioning his ability to count.
Storm: Well, it WAS real close.
Deal: She’s livid about this and is letting Nerison know it. And Tel! He fires a forearm up between her legs, lifting her off her feet! As she lands he pulls her in – Backbreaker! He turns her over for a Gut Buster! He staggers back, gathering more air, more energy. Boots slowly peels herself up off the mat.
Storm: She’s still in better shape than him.
Deal: Tel swings his good foot! A boot under the jaw sends her spinning back across the ring! Now he limps over to grab her. He pulls her in and – NO! Eye rake! Now she slithers behind him to loop her long braid around his neck!
Storm: More choking! Hey, it’s a tactic that’s definitely paid off. No way can Big Tel survive another throttling.
Deal: I think that you’re right and so does Tel. He’s frantically back-pedalling, even with that bad foot. He crushes her into a corner, pulls out and backs in sharply – and again! Still she clings on.
Storm: Four! FIVE! SIX!!! that did it.
Deal: Bi Tel stumbles forward again struggling for air and just LOOK at all the marks around his blood stained neck! It looks like he’s been HUNG – repeatedly! But those crushing body blocks seem to have winded The Bootslut too. It looks like a matter of who recovers the fastest.
Storm: She’s up!
Deal: He’s up! Boots steps in and swing a boot at his balls! CAUGHT! Tel catches it and pulls her in for a short arm clothesline – using the leg. Boots almost falls, but Tel pulls her back in. Head Butt! Blood sprays but Tel doesn’t care. Now he – CHOKESLAMS her! He stamps on her gut and then pulls her up and over with an Arm Drag!
Storm: That’ll leave a stain for sure.
Deal: Tel seems to be working on pure adrenaline right now. Honestly, I’m not sure how he’s still standing and The Bootslut just keeps getting back up, no matter what he does to her. OH! Tel slumps. He drops to a knee. Looks like that adrenaline just evaporated. Boots senses her chance. Pulls herself up and starts to roll her head. Just look at that weight spinning around. That is going to do some serious damage when it hits!
Storm: Yeah, that thing is EVIL.
Deal: In she steps to – CHAIR! Tel snatches the chair up and SWINGS it! To smash her in the head! She drops. Tel crawls over and … damn.
Storm: Wow.
Deal: He just closed the zips! Now The Bootslut can’t effectively speak and certainly can’t see!
Crowd: ZIP IT! ZIP IT! ~clap-clap-clap~ ZIP IT! ZIP IT! ~clap-clap-clap~
Storm: Well, in my expert opinion I’d have to say that that is going to make matters harder for her.
Deal: Tel links his hands high overhead and slams them down onto her battered and bleeding chest!
Storm: He may have broken some ribs there!
Deal: Now Tel stands. He pulls her up and – POWERBOMB! Boots doesn’t know where she is right now. She fumbling,. Trying to find the zipper and Tel is immediately back at her. Up she goes – Hesitation Suplex!
Storm: Straight through the table – tacks, nails, screws, bolts and those other tools! Stuff flies all over!
Deal: And he follows that with a big chair shot to the head! And he’s not finished! He lifts her up and just LOOK at all that stuff embedded into her flesh! Monster Lock straight back down onto the chair, the nails and ruined table! He stamps HARD on her head! Now he staggers bent – totally spent. He drops to a knee as Nerison counts.
Nerison: 1 – 2 – 3
Storm: Hmm… looks to me like she’s definitely not moving. Of course she could be playing possum. Apparently naked women in hoods do that a lot. That’s what Neil Puller says.
Nerison: 4 – 5 – 6
Deal: Those were brutal, savage hits. I don’t see how anyone could survive those.
Nerison: 7 – 8 – 9
Deal: And let’s not forget that she’s still effectively blindfolded, but Stinker is telling her to “stop bloody messin’ about and get back up”.
Deal: Lots of sympathy there then.
Nerison: TEN!!!!
**DING**DING**DING**
Stock: Ladies and bloody Gents, your bloody WINNER and NEW RAGE BARE KNUCKLES CHAMPION!! - MONSTER BIG BLOODY TEL!!!!
Deal: A popular winner. He seems to have a gift for ending Bare Knuckles reigns. I believe he did the same to Nightwalker.
Storm: Yep, that’s what Neil Puller said too.
Deal: Tel holds up the belt and takes in the cheers of the crowd. Oh, but as he turns the knee buckles and he winces. He looks down on the battered and bloody form of the Bootslut – who is just starting to move again. She rolls onto her knees and HE BATTERS HER WITH THE BELT!
Storm: And she’s down again!
Deal: Now Tel angrily pries that weight from her hair, holds it in his hand to – close the hand into a fist and punch her in the jaw!
Storm: Yeah see how much she likes it!
Deal: And now he peels her backwards to get a better hold of – THE HOOD! Big Tel is looking to unmask The Bootslut!
Storm: Quite right too! I told you – I told you: never trust a naked lady in a hood.
Deal: Stinker is telling his Security team to step in and stop him, but they are rather spread out and not currently close to the ring. Getting that hood off is proving REALLY difficult – so Tel uses …. TIN SNIPS! He’s cut through the tube at the top that holds her hair and then peels the whole thing down!
Storm: Huh. That can’t be right.
Deal: WHAT!? It’s Kristal Ball! I don’t believe it. Stinker has used that girl under her own name and then masked her to ALSO COMPETE as La Reina Corazon – aka Cora AND as The Bootslut! This has the fans VERY upset! They’d been CHEERING for Kristal and Cora and HATING The Bootslut – only to find - IT’S THE SAME PERSON!
Storm: Wild. Stinker claims THREE salaries for the same girl.
Deal: No wonder we never saw all three at the same time! Not that Big Tel cares. He pulls her up by that braid to show the fans exactly who it is and what happens to people who get in his way! Now he drops her like so much dirty laundry and limps out of the ring.
Storm: By GAWD! As Neil puller would say.
Deal: Year 22 is certainly not short on shocks and surprises and I’m sure that there are even more to come.
Storm: And they’ll probably be coming once the trash is cleared out of the ring.
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DEAL: Fans it is now time for the RAGE Gauntlet Tag Title Match as we see history-making champions Thee Storm, the duo of Lady Giant and Crazy Jenna taking on the team of “Action” Jay Jackson and Gemini, who find themselves challenging thanks to their placing in the Bouts of Honor.
STORM: While both teams might be loved by the crowd, it’ll be up to one to show that killer instinct to leave with the titles.
DEAL: Let’s go to the ring for our introductions!
*STOCK: This bloody match is scheduled for one bloody fall and is for the bloody RAGE Gauntlet Tag Titles! Introducing the challengers, they are the team of “ACTION” JAY JACKSON AND GEMINI!!!
(The fans erupt into cheers as Back In The Game by Airbourne begins to play while the numbers 1, 2, 5, 10, 100, 1000 and higher appear on a rolling counter that increases in speed the higher the numbers get. Eventually the numbers stop counting and the counter explodes on the RAGE-Vision replaced by the words WELCOME TO THE BUDDY LIST with the Yin-Yang symbol behind it. This then merges into the opening guitar riff of “Ain’t No Love in Oklahoma” By Luke Combs.
A series of explosions go off by the entrance way, leaving a large cloud of smoke behind. As the smoke disappears the duo of Gemini and Jackson are greeted with a thunderous pop from the fans and begins heading towards the ring. They are accompanied by Homeless Don and make their way to the ring, exchanging words of strategy as they climb in. Each takes a turnbuckle and raise their arms as the fans continue to cheer.)
*STOCK: And their opponents…
(The arena goes black. Lightning strikes and the thunder BOOMS.)
*STOCK:Ladies and bloody gentlemen now entering the arena Crazy Jenna and Lady Giant. Together they are the history bloody making TCW AND RAGE heavyweight tag team champions....THEE STORM!!!!
(FANS GIVE A HUGE POP!!! Thee Storm stalks slowly to the ring. Both women climb to the top of opposite corners they call their lighthouses. They cheer on their fans. Thee Storm climbs down and readies for the match to begin.)
**DING**DING**
DEAL: Here we go!! Jenna and Jackson start things off, and it’s speed versus speed right out of the gate with these two. Jackson takes Jenna down with a crisp arm drag, Jenna pops up and answers with a lightning-fast headscissors. Jackson flips through, lands on his feet, and the two freeze for half a second and you can tell there’s a bit of respect there, and the fans reward both with a huge pop.
STORM: Looks like Gemini is calling for the tag though, and Jackson obliges. Giant offers a tag to Jenna, but Jenna seems to say in a minute. Giant smiles and nods, and in steps Gemini.
DEAL: Jenna lashes out with a kick, and Gemini takes a few, but he absorbs Jenna’s kicks, checks one, and sweeps her leg out from under her. Jenna scrambles to her feet while Gemini attempts an armbar, but Jenna avoids it, rolls, and dives to her corner, making the tag, and in comes Giant!
STORM: Jenna might be speed, but with Lady Giant in, now the power game begins. Lady Giant bulldozes Gemini with a shoulder block that sends him down to the mat. She hauls him up for a delayed vertical suplex, holding him aloft as the crowd counts along before slamming him down. Cover, one.. two… but that’s it says referee Terry Dale.
DEAL: Both get to their feet and Gemini delivers a few kicks, keeping Lady Giant at range, but then she is able to slip a kick and lock up, headlock on Gemini, Gemini whips her into the ropes. Gemini goes for a leapfrog but that’s a pretty big ask, and instead he’s caught by Lady Giant and dumped with an overhead belly-to-belly suplex!
STORM: Gemini lands hard and the fans applaud the move by Giant, but there’s also a contingent behind Gemini, and he gets to a knee holding his lower back, but he’s close to the corner, and in tags Jackson. A quick tag and Gemini steps to the apron as Homeless Don asks about his back.
DEAL: Jackson rushes in, tries to chop the giant down with leg kicks and quick strikes, but Lady Giant catches him mid-leap and throws him into the corner. A series of chops in the corner and Giant tags Jenna. Giant keeps Jackson in the corner as Jenna runs to a corner, charges the ropes, leaps off the center rope as Giant moves, and Jenna hits a springboard crossbody splash in the corner on Jackson!
STORM: Jackson stumbles out and Jenna cradles, one… two… kickout! Innovative offense by Jenna, and Jackson is down. Jenna brings him up, but Jackson with a quick fireman’s carry and then, as Jenna jumps to her feet, he takes her with another, but then flips into a bridge, one… two… kickout by Jenna!
DEAL: Both pop to their feet and now Jackson with a wristlock. Jenna cartwheels out, tries to hit a low dropkick. but Jackson sidesteps it. Jackson attempts an elbow drop, rolled out by Jenna who pops to her feet, standing moonsault finds nothing but the mat! Jackson runs the ropes, blind tag by Gemini.
STORM: Jackson with a clothesline attempt, ducked by Jenna, but then she runs right into a knee lift from Gemini! Jackson off the ropes and hits a flying forearm to the back of Jenna’s head, sending her right into Gemini’s snap roundhouse kick!
DEAL: Jenna goes down and Gemini with the cover, one… two… kickout! Gemini locks in a heel hold and Jenna is in the middle of the ring, but she’s trying to get to Lady Giant. Lady Giant is able to cut the distance with her height, but not enough to get the tag. Jenna though is refusing to give in and Gemini lets the heel hold go, pulls her up to her feet by her leg, then snaps to the mat with a dragon screw!
STORM: Gemini grapevines the leg once again and Jenna is in trouble. Jenna again tries to pull herself across the mat but Gemini is able to keep her grounded. Gemini again pulls her up, and he’s thinking another dragon screw, but this time Jenna leaps up at him - catches an enzugiri!
DEAL: Gemini drops to a knee and Jenna lands on the mat, then kicks both her feet up catching Gemini flush in the chin! Gemini goes down and Jenna gets to her feet, favoring her leg but makes the tag! Lady Giant is in and bulldozes down Gemini with a shoulder tackle! Gemini gets up and Giant with a clothesline. She rushes across the ring and nails Jackson with a forearm!
STORM: Lady Giant trying to clean house and Gemini is getting back up, Lady Giant runs the ropes, and nearly decapitates him with a boot! Cover and Dale is in position, one… two… but Gemini get the shoulder up.
DEAL: Quick tag out to Jenna as Giant whips Gemini into the ropes, bearhug by Giant and Jenna hits a springboard dropkick! Jackson comes in and eats a short-arm headbutt from Giant! Cover by Jenna, one… two… but Gemini kicks out! Quick tag out to Lady Giant again and now Giant comes in body slams him. Giant with a cover, one… two… but Gemini kicks out.
STORM: Lady Giant brings Gemini up, whips him into the ropes, but then ducks her head on the way back and Gemini with a leap frog, hits the ropes, and leaps with double knees into the chest of Lady Giant! Lady Giant gets knocked back and Gemini follows up with a shotgun dropkick that sends her tumbling through the ropes and to the outside.
DEAL: Gemini runs the ropes and leaps over, rolling plancha onto Giant on the outside! Giant hits the guardrail and Gemini quickly pops to his feet, because Jenna is in, runs the ropes, and suicide dive!! She nailed Gemini and now all three are down on the outside.
STORM: Jackson waits for Jenna to get to her feet and as she does, he runs and leaps off the apron, taking her down with a clothesline. All four competitors are on the outside as Jackson gets to his feet and grabs Lady Giant, rolling her in.
DEAL: He helps Gemini up and Gemini climbs in, and he makes the tag to Jackson. Jackson goes up top and Giant gets to her feet, Gemini hits a standing dropkick while Jackson comes off the top with a missile dropkick! Giant is down and Jackson covers, one… two… but Giant kicks out!
STORM: Meanwhile, Crazy Jenna is making her way over to her corner, and Jackson brings Giant up, swinging neckbreaker. Cover by Jackson, one… two… but Jenna breaks it up, stomping on his back. Jackson gets to his feet as Jenna goes back to her corner, and now both teams are not so much in the “we’re all friends” mindset.
DEAL: All four know there’s gold on the line, Storm. Jackson runs the ropes and goes for a flying crossbody on Giant as she gets to a knee, but Giant catches him! What strength by Giant and she has Jackson up and is carrying him around the ring. Tag by Jenna who climbs to the top rope and hits a diving crossbody to the back of her own partner, bringing Jackson down in a powerslam!!
STORM: That’s definitely a way to add some extra “umph” to the move. Giant rolls out of the ring and Jenna rolls on top of Jackson. One… two… Gemini breaks it up by pulling Jenna off!
DEAL: Jenna pulls Jackson up and whips him into the turnbuckle. Jenna charges in with a meteora double knees into Jackson, and then Jenna whips him again across the ring. She charges again, but this time Jackson moves and she collides with the corner, stumbles out, and Jackson with a huge German suplex! He gets up on his toes and he’s got the bridge, one… two… but Jenna rolls her shoulder up!
STORM: Both are down on the mat and now the crowd is on their feet for both teams. The crowd is cheering for both Jenna and Jackson, both partners trying to rally their teammate. Jenna dives to tag in Giant, Jackson dives to tag in Gemini!
DEAL: Gemini and Giant meet in the middle of the ring and Giant with a sidewalk slam! She hooks the leg, one… two… but Gemini kicks out! Giant pulls up Gemini and says it’s over, and she goes for her powerbomb! She’s got Gemini up, but he hits an elbow to her forehead and snaps back, hitting a huirricanrana that sends her headfirst into the corner!
STORM: An innovative counter to what very well could have been the ending blow of the match, Deal.
DEAL: Gemini rushes in and unloads with a rapid-fire combo—low kick, palm strike, a spinning back fist—but Lady Giant is held up by the turnbuckle and won’t go down. Gemini steps back and hits a spinning heel kick and that brings her down, and right into a Gemini roll up. One… two… thre… no! Lady Giant kicks out!
STORM: Gemini doesn’t let up though and as Giant gets up, he hits his “Face the Truth” codebreaker variation! Giant pinwheels her arms as she goes down and Gemini covers with Dale in position! One… two… thre… NO! Jenna breaks it up!
DEAL: That was very close to being a Three!
STORM: Yes it was, and Jenna knows it. Jenna’s trying to cheer Giant on, but Gemini knows that he has an opening. He pulls Giant up and hooks her, looks like he’s thinking “Reality Check!” He’s got Giant up, but her height is definitely making it awkward.
DEAL: Lady Giant delivers an elbow to the side of the head, drops behind Gemini, and then makes the tag to Jenna! Lady Giant falls through the middle and top rope to the outside as Jenna comes off the ropes with a springboard forearm!! She catches Gemini and goes for the cover, one… two… but Jackson with the save!
STORM: Jackson pulled Jenna off and saved the match for his team, but as he goes to the apron he’s caught with a dropkick from Jenna, knocking him off the apron!
DEAL: Jackson is on the floor, so is Giant, and now Jenna connects with a knee lift, and she doubles Gemini over, she’s going for her run-up bulldog in the corner, but Gemini is able to block it! He’s got her up for a belly-to-back suplex, but instead she rolls down his back.
STORM: Gemini turns around, boot to the stomach, and she’s hooked him for the DDT!
DEAL: She spikes Gemini and it could be over, but instead, Gemini lifts her like he’s going for a Northern Lights, but reaches out and tags Jackson as he makes it to the apron! Gemini spins around with Jenna in his grip and Jackson leaps… “LIGHTS, CAMERA, ACTION” OFF THE TOP ROPE!!
STORM: Good lord she never saw it coming!!
DEAL: Jackson with the cover as Gemini charges the ring and cuts off Lady Giant! One… two… THREE!!! WE HAVE NEW RAGE GAUNTLET TAG CHAMPS!!
**DING**DING**DING**
*STOCK: Ladies and bloody Gentlemen… the winners of this match… AND NEW RAGE GAUNTLET TAG CHAMPIONS… GEMINI AND “ACTION” JAY JACKSON!!!
STORM: I can’t believe this, Deal!
DEAL: Jay Jackson and Gemini used an opening and just a small quick counter to capture the Tag Titles! Terry Dale hands the new champions their titles while Lady Giant checks on Crazy Jenna. Jackson and Gemini have knocked off Thee Storm in a classic, high-impact, high speed encounter here tonight! Jenna is pulling herself up and the former champs are looking at the new champs… and extend their hands!
STORM: Oh great, now I really can’t believe this.
DEAL: All four competitors shake hands, and what a great sign of respect! Jenna and Giant applaud the new champs as they leave the ring, and Gemini and Jackson each take a corner, titles in hand, to celebrate this huge win!!
Deal: Our next match is a match paid for by Rich Mason Promotions and is taking place in Saudi Arabia as Superstar Steve Hogar is coming out of retirement one last time to take on a bitter rival of his, Kip Kutler. The fans here in attendance at MSG will be watching on the RAGE Vision.
Storm: The origins of this match go back over a decade when both men were a part of Mason Inc. Steve Hogar was the wily veteran and Kip Kutler was a young rising star at the time. They had serious heat that exploded after Hogar's departure from the group and they have had heat ever since.
Deal: Let's not forget that, until recently, Kip Kutler was BLACKLISTED from this industry for YEARS, and Steve Hogar bashed him on numerous occasions. When Kutler returned, Steve Hogar was one of the individuals that Kutler called out. Kutler used his past relationship with Rich Mason to lure Hogar out of retirement.
Storm: Kutler heard what Steve Hogar said about him, and you know what? Kutler has had things to say about Hogar as well.
Deal: Tonight is the night that they settle their differences, once and for all.
Storm: This will be Steve Hogar's last match - win, lose, or draw. Each of these participants will earn ONE MILLION DOLLARS just to participate in this match.
Deal: The winner will receive a percentage of tonight's gate, and there was a sell out with over 60,000 tickets being sold. Let's go to the ring!
*Ring Announcer (in both Arabic and English): This match is a FIGHT TO THE FINISH! There are NO RULES, NO DISQUALIFICATION, and NO COUNT OUTS! Introducing first, from Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA, he weighs in at 250 pounds, he is SUPERSTAR STEVE HOGAR!
("Hellraiser" by Ozzy Osbourne plays as Hogar makes his way to the ring. He receives a mixed reaction, but more boos than cheers. Hogar ignores the fans as he has a businesslike look on his face. Hogar is dressed in his wrestling attire - black trunks and a red Superstar t-shirt.)
Deal: Hogar is not very popular here tonight.
Storm: Kip Kutler has been throwing out a lot of accusations. One of those accusations is that Hogar is a DRUNK.
Deal: While Hogar has had issues with alcohol in the past, including two DUI arrests, he claims that he has been clean for some time.
Storm: The question is.....did Hogar have enough time to prepare for this match?
Deal: He claims that he did. He said that he was in "fighting shape" even before this match was signed, and while he's not in the "best" shape of his life, he's in good enough shape to beat Kutler or so he claims. He might have an uphill battle, because as we've seen, Kutler is in peak condition.
Storm: There's no doubt about that. Kutler quickly asserted himself in the main event scene after his return to RAGE and he has much to lose if Hogar manages to defeat him.
Deal: Hogar began his career in Japan in the early 90s and made his US debut in the UWF in November, 1996.
Storm: I remember that night!
Deal: Hogar was brought to the UWF by Rich Mason to team with Dan Williams against two of the top wrestlers at the time, Shawn Hart and Fury. Fury turned on Shawn Hart and Mason Inc. was born. Mason and Hogar have had their ups and downs over the years, sometimes as teammates and other times as enemies.
Storm: Rich Mason recently claimed that he pulled Hogar out of poverty again.
Deal: That may be an exaggeration but Hogar was no doubt lured by the money. That might explain some of the fans' disdain toward him.
*Ring Announcer (in both Arabic and English): And his opponent, hailing from Toronto, Ontario Canada and weighing in at 280 pounds here is The Canadian Destroyer... "THE NEW AGE ICON"... KIP KUTLER!!!
"The prophecy has been fulfilled!"
"This is his time"
"His Destiny Awaits"
(A siren can be heard softly building up with a guitar and lamb bag drum beat. The TCW Tron lights up to the image Kutler standing with his head down and then an image appears of him walking forward."Stricken" by Disturbed hits the PA system and Kip walks out from behind the curtain, and stops at the top of the stage. He holds his arms out to the sides, and spins once around, allowing the fans to soak in his essence. He stands while the chorus of the song begins.He walks down the ramp, yelling back at the fans who are shouting at him. Once he reaches the ring, Kip hops up onto the apron on his knee, letting his other leg hang loosely, as he pulls his sunglasses off, and tosses them into the crowd. He quickly lifts his leg and slips it through the ropes, straddling the middle rope for a moment, before completely getting in the ring. Kip quickly turns and climbs up onto the second turnbuckle, and he holds his arms out again, and tilts his head back, letting everyone bask in his presence for a moment. He takes a long stare of the crowd looking through them before heading back to the middle of the ring, awaiting his opponent's arrival.)
Storm: Kip Kutler has arrived and he means business!
Deal: He has a look on his face that can burn through lead. He looks like a man on a mission.
Storm: Kutler is now staring down Hogar and he suddenly cracks up laughing. This causes Hogar to take a step toward him, but the referee gets in between to restrain Hogar. This will not be a friendly scientific match. Both of these men are out for blood.
Deal: Both of these men look eager to get started. The ref is already at work, trying to keep them in their respective corners as they bark insults at each other.
Storm: You can cut the tension with a knife. The hatred between these two is out of this world.
Deal: Joining Kutler and Hogar in Saudi Arabia is Rich Mason, the promoter of this match.
(Cut to the skybox where Mason is seated with an entourage. The bald 70 something year old Mason is wearing a suit and has his usual poker face.)
Deal: Mason made sure that his name was all over that ring.
Storm: He obviously sold some advertising!
(The middle of the ring has an ad for Corona Beer. There are smaller ads for Nike, Monster Energy, DraftKings, and HBO. There is also a "Rich Mason Promotions" emblem. The turnbuckles all have "Mason" on them. There is a banner that says "RAGE: Pro Wrestling Generation" and "Rich Mason Promotions" in the background.)
Deal: Is this Rich Mason's response to Mason International's rebranding? He walked away from his own company early this year and disappeared for quite some time, only to return to RAGE of all places upon request of Kip Kutler.
Storm: No doubt Mason will be making a handsome profit from this match. Whenever there is money to be made, Mason is right there.
Deal: This match is unsanctioned. It is being brought to you as a joint venture between RAGE, Rich Mason Promotions, and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Storm: Let's remind the people why this match is taking place in Saudi Arabia and not the US.
Deal: Steve Hogar was not able to get cleared by ANY state athletic commission in the United States.
Storm: They went to every state?
Deal: I don't know about that, but they did go to Hogar's home state of Wisconsin and the state of Mississippi, which is one of the most lenient states for approval, and he was denied in both places.
Storm: If he couldn't get cleared in Mississippi, you have to wonder how long he will be able to last tonight. It may not be a question as to who wins this match as much as it's a question as to how long this match lasts.
Deal: All indications point to this being a short match.
Storm: Vegas has Hogar being a +900 underdog in this match.
Deal: The two are in the center of the ring as the ref explains the rules.....
Storm: What rules?
Deal: The ref tells them to shake hands. Kutler laughs and Hogar shakes his head in disgust.
**DING**DING**
Deal: Kutler and Hogar are face-to-face and they are mouthing off to each other and they lock up. Kutler gets the early advantage and punches Hogar in the face! He hits him again and again! Hogar hits Kutler back with some fists of his own! Kutler responds with his own flurry of punches and Hogar goes down!
Storm: Down goes Hogar! Down goes Hogar!
Deal: Kutler follow up with kicks and stomps to the face of Steve Hogar. Kutler is yelling at Hogar as he punishes him. Hogar tries to break free, but Kutler with some more stomps.
Storm: He won't give Hogar an opening!
Deal: Hogar tries to spring up, but Kutler with a kick right to the chin and Hogar goes down again! Kutler follows it up with more kicks and punches.
Storm: This is not gonna be a scientific match.
Deal: Not at all! Kutler is telling Hogar to "give it up" as he continues the beating. He has Hogar at the edge of the ring and shoves him to the outside with his foot! Hogar is on the outside and Kutler runs up to the top rope and he comes CRASHING down on Hogar with a flying bodypress! Kutler is now SMASHING Hogar's head against the steel steps!
Storm: Hogar is getting SLAUGHTERED out there!
Deal: Kutler is NOT letting up as he he SMASHES Hogar's head into the steel steps for the tenth time. That man has had NUMEROUS concussions in his long for God's sake! Kutler throws Hogar right into the guard rail and he continues his assault!
Storm: There are no count outs and no disqualifications.
Deal: Kutler has one foot on Hogar's neck as he grabs a chair and pushes it right into Hogar's gut, knocking the wind out of him!
(Cut to Rich Mason, in the skybox, who is lighting up a cigar.)
Deal: Rich Mason is obviously enjoying this.
Storm: Now we can see why Hogar wasn't cleared by ANY state athletic commission. This man is in NO condition to be wrestling. Somebody needs to stop this match before he suffers permanent damage.
Deal: Kutler is NOT letting up! He just face slammed Hogar right into the chair! Is the man still conscious?
Storm: Remember this is a 55 year old man who has not wrestled in a number of years. How much punishment can he take?
Deal: Kutler throws Hogar into the side of the ring, shoulder-first. He scoops up Hogar and tosses him onto the ring apron.
(Kutler raises his arms to a crowd pop.)
Deal: Kutler is tearing Hogar apart and these fans are loving it.
Storm: These fans are bloodthirsty! They want BLOOD!
Deal: They're getting blood as Hogar already has a cut. Kutler pulls Hogar up and look at at that! Hogar is swinging his fists and connects! I'm not sure if Hogar even knows where he's at, but he has some fight left in him. Kutler fires back and Hogar responds with a flurry of punches and Kutler is PISSED! Kutler with an uppercut and a superkick and Hoger goes down like a stack of bricks!
Storm: The Saudi fans are really getting into this.
Deal: Hogar is in trouble as Kutler is now ripping off the turnbuckle bad. He said that he's done taking it easy on him, that it's time to take the gloves off. Hogar is moving and trying to make his way up. Kutler is standing in front of him and appears to be aiming ANOTHER superkick, right to the face, and Hogar goes down again!
(Kutler flips off Hogar)
*Kutler: Take that Hogarbage!
Storm: This is not looking good for Hogar. Does he have ANY fight left in him?
Deal: I don't know, but Kutler is continuing his assault. More kicks to the face and to the gut. Kutler comes off the ropes and nails him with a legdrop. Kutler grabs Hogar's head and slams it into the mat! Kutler goes up to the second rope and hits a double axe handle.
Storm: Kutler is out to punish Hogar.....just like he said he would!
Deal: Hogar is already cut open and Kutler is making an example out of him. Kutler pulls Hogar toward the corner post and SLAMS Hogar's leg into the post!
Storm: Is that the leg with the bad knee that he once had surgery on?
Deal: I'm afraid it is. Kutler seems to have done his homework as he knows exactly what to target. Kutler does it again and again!
*Kutler (yelling): What do you have to say now HOGARBAGE?!
Storm: I'm guessing we won't see a handshake at the end of this one.
Deal: These two have despised each other for many years, dating back to when both of them were in Mason International. Kutler wraps Hogar's legs around the cornerpost and puts him in a figure four leglock. With little exception, this match has been ALL Kutler.
Storm: This isn't a match. This is an EXECUTION....and these bloodthirsty people are loving it!
(Cut to the skybox where Mason continues to smoke his cigar. Kutler walks around the corner and grabs a microphone.)
Storm: Rich Mason is loving it too. Kutler is back in the ring and he's has a microphone with him.
*Kutler: DO YOU QUIT HOGARBAGE?! Are you ready to QUIT?!
(Kutler holds up the mic to Hogar's mouth and his voice is muffled but a "No" comes out)
Storm: That sounds like a no.
(Kutler laughs and tosses the mic aside as he resumes the punishment.)
Storm: Kutler gave him a chance to quit and he REFUSED!
Deal: Kutler is on the top rope and nails Hogar with a flying elbow! He covers, 1......2.......and Kutler bounces up!
Storm: What?
Deal: Kutler sprung up before the ref counts to three.
Storm: And he's laughing!
(Kutler laughs as he resumes punishing Hogar.)
Storm: You can't say he's not living up to his word. He said he's gonna end Hogar and that's exactly what he's looking to do! Hogar is NOT prepared for what Kutler has in store for him.
Deal: Sadly you may be right. Hogar has been outwrestled and outbrawled. He's been overpowered and outmaneuvered. Kutler is in FIRM control of this match as he has Hogar in a chokehold.
(Hogar is gagging and there is some blood streaming down his face.)
Storm: They need to stop this match before somebody gets killed.
Deal: The ref doesn't seem to have any intention to stop this match. Kutler throws Hogar into that exposed turnbuckle and Hogar goes down again! Kutler with a SHOULDER BREAKER!
Storm: That's Hogar's bad shoulder, isn't it!
Deal: Hogar did have surgery on his right shoulder years ago and Kutler appears to be attempting to dislocate it as he places him in an armbar and turns it into a chicken wing! Hogar is screaming in pain as Kutler has that hold locked in and Kutler is laughing manically!
Storm: He looks like he wants to rip Hogar's shoulder out of it's socket!
Deal: Hogar continues to scream in pain!
Storm: This man is in trouble!
Deal: I think you're right! Hogar is in some serious pain as Kutler appears to be having the time of his life. Wait a minute, Kutler just released the hold and let Hogar's body fall to the mat.
Storm: What a nice guy!
Deal: Kutler scoops Hogar right back up and puts him in a Krippling Kutler Cross Face! This could be it! The ref is asking Hogar if he gives up and he REFUSES!
Storm: You know Kutler wants Hogar to give up. He doesn't care about scoring a pinfall. He wants Hogar to CRY UNCLE!
Deal: Kutler has Hogar locked into that finishing hold as Hogar continues to scream in agonizing pain. This man does not just want to win. He wants to humiliate Hogar.
Storm: Hogar wanted to humiliate him, but it's not working out that way.
Deal: Indeed it's not. SOMEBODY needs to stop this thing! It's not a match, it's a....
(Cut to Rich Mason, who appears to be enjoying himself as he eats appetizers.)
Storm: Rich Mason seems to be enjoying this.
Deal: Of course he would. Kip Kutler just said he's giving Hogar one more chance to quit but Hogar REFUSES to quit!
Storm: I bet Hogar is regretting signing up for this. I don't care how much money he's making from this fight, it won't be enough to cover his medical bills.
(The referee grabs Hogar's arm and lets it drop.)
Deal: For Hogar's sake, I hope he has insurance. Kutler just released the hold!
Storm: Why did he do that?!
Deal: He doesn't seem to be ready for the match to end.
Storm: This is no longer a wrestling match. This is a MASSACRE.
Storm: Kutler is now setting Hogar up for the Kutting Edge! AND HE HITS IT!
Deal: What a DEVASTATING MOVE! He covers for the cover and then thinks twice. He's setting Hogar up for ANOTHER Kutting Edge!
Storm: HOLY SHIT!
Deal: Kutler cover again, 1.....2......NO! Kutler just pulled up Hogar's shoulder!
Storm: What?! He had this match won!
Deal: It sure looked like it. He's back on his feet and kicking Hogar again and again with that boot of his. Is that not enough punishment?!
Storm: Kutler is enjoying this! It's like he's having the time of his life out there.
Deal: I could see teaching Hogar a lesson as Hogar has said some things that upset Kutler but this getting out of control. The referee isn't doing anything.
Storm: He counted, didn't he?
Deal: He didn't warn Kutler.
Storm: There are no rules! That's what Hogar agreed to, right?
Deal: He did. Kutler is now VERBALLY ABUSING a bloodied and Hogar in what has been a COMPLETELY one-sided match! Kutler is now slapping Hogar around and he SPITS RIGHT IN HIS FACE!
Storm: Ha!
(The crowd starts to boo Kutler, who appears to be having the time of his life.)
Storm: Listen to these fans.
Deal: They see what's going on here as Kutler is continuing to add insult to injury as he smashes Hogar's head into the mat again and again. This man has had NUMEROUS concussions in his career! SOMEBODY STOP THIS MATCH! Kutler is like a man POSSESSED as he yells out "Hogarbage" and continues assaulting the man with elbows to the face. Kutler goes upstairs again and comes crashing down with a flying bodypress! 1......2......and again Kutler lifts up Hogar. Kutler could have walked away with the win several times already and he REFUSES to finish Hogar off.
Storm: The man can barely move! Hogar is NOT in ring condition. He has NO BUSINESS being in there and has been EXPOSED....just like Kutler said he would.
Deal: Kutler is toying with the man at this point. Kutler with a curb stomp! No cover! And now Kutler is going back upstairs and he sits on the top rope as he points to Hogar and laughs!
(Kutler looks around and laughs as much of the crowd has turned against him. He waves to Rich Mason, who is watching intently from the skybox.)
Storm: Kutler is taking a breather. It's like he's wearing himself out by all this punishment he is dishing out
Deal: The man has lost it. I can see sending Hogar a message, but Kutler is taking this TOO FAR and somebody is gonna get seriously injured or worse!
Storm: Hogar NEVER should have accepted this match. It's obvious that the man is not in ring-shape. Kutler TOLD YOU ALL what he was gonna do but nobody believed him.
Deal: Kutler with a flying elbowdrop! Again, no cover.
Storm: We may have a catastrophie on our hands.
Deal: Hogar is literally GAGGING as Kutler laughs and puts him in a choke hold. It's unbelievable that the referee doesn't get in there and stop this match. Kutler has Hogar up and Hogar is still gagging. Kutler throws Hogar right into the corner with the exposed turnbuckle. He just narrowly missed hitting his head again. And Kutler goes for the TURNBUCKLE SMASH, but Hogar somehow sidesteps him and KUTLER GOES INTO IT SHOULDER-FIRST!
(Kutler screams loudly in pain)
Storm: Kutler went into that exposed turnbuckle shoulder-first, and just the wrong angle, and he may have DISLOCATED HIS SHOULDER!
Deal: That could very well be karma after what Kutler did to Hogar earlier. This is Hoger's chance for some offense....IF he can pull it together! Kutler is still hopping around the ring and he just went down to his knees! The referee is checking on Kutler and Kutler pushes him away as he he is in some pain....and here comes Hogar and he jumps right on top of Kutler! Kutler goes for an F5....NO! Hogar with a FLYING HEADSCISSORS!
(The crowd pops)
Storm: I've NEVER seen Hogar do that move before!
Deal: The right move at the right time! Hogar covers, but Kutler escapes and now Hogar with some kicks to the head! The man can barely stand, but he's taking advantage of the situation and he's taking it to Kutler! He grabs Kutler and AGAIN throws him into that exposed turnbuckle! Hogar is wrapping Kutler's legs around the cornerpost.....
Storm: That's what Kutler did to him earlier!
Deal: Hogar grabs a chair and nails Kutler's leg! He hits him again and again! Now Hogar is a man possessed as he is running on PURE ADRENALINE! Hogar is the master of the figure four and he's trying to wrap Kutler's legs around but no! Hogar falls to the floor in exhaustion as Kutler is inside the ring and he's in some serious pain of his own as he grabs his shoulder.
Storm: Just when we thought this was over....
Deal: Hogar is using every ounce of strength that he has to make his way up. He's attempting to get back into the ring, but his knee or his ankle gave out on him. Hogar is up again and he grabs Kutler by the legs and pulls him out! Hogar grabs that chair and now it's Hogar that is punishing Kutler with that steel chair!
Storm: Look at that HATE in Hogar's eyes!
Deal: Can you blame him?! Hogar just knocked the wind outta Kutler with that chair. He's now setting Kutler up for the figure-four but having some trouble. Kutler with a kick to the face and Hogar goes down! Both men are down! Kutler isn't laughing anymore!
Storm: I don't believe this!
Deal: Kutler was DESTROYING Hogar and could have ended this match on numerous occasions. All it took was Kutler hit in that exposed turnbuckle into the corner at just the wrong angle and that changed the course of this match. Could Hogar have a fighting chance?
Storm: Are you serious?
Deal: This is a man who not only dominated the tag team division for many years, but also became a World Champion after defeating The Saint. He has had some big wins in his career that some may claim were upsets. Does he have another one left in him?
Storm: Come on! Don't get too excited! Kutler just hit some turbulence. He'll be fine.
Deal: Both mean are struggling to make their way up. Kutler is up first and he's trying to lift up the steel steps but his shoulder gives out. He's yelling curse words in frustration and goes to grab that chair and he's wrapping that chair around Hogar's legs before kicking him square in the head!
Storm: How many more head shots can this man take?!
Deal: Kutler is now breathing heavy as Hogar is once again gagging as Kutler puts him in another chokehold. Kutler is now looking at the cornerpost as he heads back into the ring and he's headed upstairs. He's looking to break Hogar's leg! This man is RELENTLESS!
Storm: He wants to make Hogar pay for what he just did to him.
Deal: Hogar is a man just trying to survive and Kutler is making it difficult. Kutler is slowly making his way to the top as he screams obscenities at Hogar. If you thought these two hated each other before, that hate seems to be increasing. Kutler is all the way at the top and leaps but HOGAR LIFTS HIS FOOT and that chair hits Kutler square in the head! Both men are down again!
Storm: There are no count outs, no disqualifications, no rules. Neither is moving!
Deal: Hogar is stirring and making his way back up as Kutler is still motionless.
Storm: This was a COMPLETELY one-sided match until that FLUKE happened and now we're seeing VINTAGE Hogar. This man will not quit. No matter what you throw at him, he just keeps coming after you.
Deal: Kutler had numerous chances to end this match earlier but he chose not to and now he's suffering the consequences.
Storm: Hogar is putting Kutler in his finisher, a figure-four, and he has it locked in! Kutler is screaming in pain!
Deal: There is no escape. Could Hogar actually force Kutler to submit?! The ref is on the outside and asking Kutler if he wants to quit and he refuses.
Storm: Kutler is fighting for his career here. A loss would be DEVASTATING to Kutler and both he and Hogar know that.
Deal: Hogar is barely hanging on himself as he uses the steel steps as leverage, but Kutler is trying hard to reverse it.
Storm: I'm not even sure Kutler knows where he's at, but he knows that losing is NOT an option. I CANNOT BELIEVE how he ended up in this position.
Deal: He was GREEDY and that's his own fault!
Storm: Greedy? He was just trying to live up to his word. Kutler is a man of his word.
Deal: He went TOO FAR and you know it and now he's paying the price! Perhaps karma has come to collect. The ref asks Kutler is he wants to give up and he says no.
Storm: NO way in hell will Kutler give up.
Deal: Wait a minute, Kutler has REVERSED the figure four and now it's Hogar that is in pain. Now the ref is asking Hogar if he wants to quit. He says NEVER!
Storm: He may want to reconsider because he's losing the advantage that he was handed to on a silver platter due to that FLUKE. Hogar better pull it together really quick if he wants ANY chance of walking outta here in one piece because lightning doesn't strike twice!
Deal: Kutler is obviously not happy with the recent turn of events. He may be going into the new year with a shoulder injury, courtesy of Hogar. That isn't what Kutler had planned.
Storm: Kutler is increasing the pressure. Perhaps it's time for Hogar to call it a career before his legs are broken!
Deal: He's not ready to call it a career.
Storm: He should be! Look at him! The man's money is GUARANTEED! He and Kutler have given the fans a helluva show but it's time! TAP OUT!
Deal: Kutler is ORDERING Hogar to quit, which makes Hogar dig his heels in even more. Hogar is mustering every ounce of strength in his body to try and reverse that figure four, but Kutler isn't relinquishing the advantage and Hogar is serious pain here. He has a great deal of intestinal fortitude.
Storm: Intestinal fortitude? I have to question that man's' intelligence!
Deal: The longer Hogar holds on, the ANGRIER Kutler is getting! Kutler's face is BEET RED!
Storm: That man is PISSED!
Deal: Kutler releases the hold. He is SCREAMING obscenities at Hogar as he makes his way back up to his feet and stands over a fallen Hogar. Kutler pulls Hogar up and throws him FACE FIRST into the steel steps!
Storm: Hogar gets cut AGAIN! Hogar is BUSTED OPEN!
Deal: Kutler with some boots to the face and to the midsection of Hogar, yelling and screaming at him as he continues his assault. Kutler has LOST IT!
Storm: He told Hogar to QUIT and Hogar refused to quit and now Kutler is making him pay and pay dearly!
Deal: Kutler turns to the side.....OH NO! He's gonna pick up those steel steps! NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
Storm: This is gonna END Hogar!
Deal: Kutler lifts up the steps and Hogar grabs his foot and the steel steps fall RIGHT ON TOP OF BOTH MEN!
(The crowd chants "Holy Shit")
Storm: These people know English?
Deal: They are familiar with four-letter words, that's for sure. The steps are laying right on top of Kutler and Kutler is CRUSHING Hogar's leg! This is NOT GOOD!
Storm: The ref is standing by and he doesn't know what to do.
Deal: If this were a sanctioned RAGE match, somebody might have considered stopping it by now, but this match is UNSANCTIONED and the ref is letting it go.
Storm: That's what they wanted and Rich Mason gave it to them!
Deal: Both men are motionless and the referee is trying to get those steel steps off of Kutler. Here comes the ring announcer and a ringside official and they're helping him move those steps off of Kutler, but the damage may have been done! Both men are STILL motionless!
(Cut to the skybox where Rich Mason is still watching, and still has a poker face.)
Deal: I wonder what is going through that man's mind. Hogar's blood is on his hands!
Storm: Hogar agreed to this!
Deal: That is true, but Mason knew the condition that this man was in. That's why this match is taking place in Saudi Arabia. How much more punishment can this man take?
Storm: What's shocking to me is that Kutler is not moving. At least Hogar is moving! Kutler appears to be out!
Deal: Kutler may be seriously injured. How knows how much those steel steps weight and Kutler took the brunt of that impact. The ref is looking over Kutler. He doesn't know what to do.
Storm: You know damn well Kutler will DESTROY that man if he stops the match and awards it to Hogar.
Deal: Hogar is actually making his way back up, holding onto to a nearby chair. Hogar is up! Hogar is up! (crowd pop)
Storm: And Kutler is STILL DOWN?! How did that happen?!
Deal: Hogar smells victory here as he folds the chair and picks it up and WAIT! Kutler lifts a knee and LOW BLOW Hogar! (crowd boos) Kutler SPRINGS up! That was a TRICK! He was playing possum!
Storm: Smart man!
Deal: Kutler grabs the chair and smashes it against the side of the ring in ANGER! He tosses the chair in the ring and he's crawling on top of Hogar and berating him as he SLAPS him in the face!
*Kutler: GET YOUR BITCH ASS UP HOGARBAGE! COME ON!
Deal: Kutler slaps Hogar again and.....WAIT! Hogar grabs Kutler's wrist and Kutler goes to slap Hogar and Hogar grabs his other wrist as he uses his strength to try and.....NO! A kick to the gut, knocking the wind out of Hogar! Kutler SPITS on Hogar and pulls him up and is trying to get him back into the ring. The hatred that these two have for each other is OFF THE CHARTS!
Storm: Kutler is struggling, but he's picking up the over 250 pound Hogar and places him on the ring apron.
Deal: Kutler screams at the ref to get back in the ring and Kutler follows. He's eyeing that chair that's on the mat and then eyes Hogar. I'm not sure Hogar knows where he's at.
Storm: The man is winded, he's bloody, he's outta gas. It's time to STOP THIS CARNAGE!
Deal: Kutler is looking to finish him off, it seems. He pulls Hogar over to where the steel chair is and attempts to set him up for a piledriver but Hogar just will not cooperate. Kutler with a swift kick to the head as he's once again getting angry. As Kutler berates Hogar, he has another idea. He's wrapping that chair around Hogar's legs. He wants to finish the job he started earlier and BREAK HOGAR'S LEGS! Come on ref! Get in there!
Storm: Remember, there are no rules in this match! That's what Hogar agreed to!
Deal: A couple more kicks to the head and Hogar may be out cold!. Kip Kutler is making his way to the corner now that he's satisfied that Hogar isn't moving. Kutler is slowly making his way up. Kutler is not known as a high flyer.
Storm: He seems to have dished out enough punishment to know that Hogar's out of gas.
Deal: Kutler stucks up both of his middle fingers at Hogar and leaps, BUT HOGAR MOVES OVER AND KUTLER HITS THE MAT FACE-FIRST! Kutler tried a flying bodypress onto that chair, but Hogar managed to swerve him at the last second!
Storm: That may have kept Hogar from being disabled just like his old partner Dan Williams!
Deal: Dan Williams has been in a wheelchair for many years, due to a beating he once received from The Saint, and no doubt Kutler was looking to do the same to Hogar. Both men are again down and motionless. The ref cannot even count because there are no count outs. This match must end by pinfall or submission.
Storm: I don't f'n believe this! This match should already be over and Hogar should be in a hospital bed.
Deal: That was Kutler's plan, but things haven't gone as planned. This match started out as a JOKE that was supposed to end in a blow out and it has turned into a no-holds-barred streetfight! If Kutler loses this match, even if he gets out of here in one piece, his main event days could very well be OVER!
Storm: Don't be delusional, Storm. Hogar doesn't stand a chance.
Deal: I didn't say he did but these men may not be the same after this one.
Storm: I'll tell you one thing. This match won't end in a handshake or embrace.
Deal: Both men are stirring but I'm not sure they know where they're at. These fans are going CRAZY in Riyahd. What was a crowd that was partial to Kutler is now solidly behind Hogar!
Storm: I can't believe this! They're getting behind a DRUNK! Don't these people have laws against alcohol?
Deal: What do you mean?
Storm: Like don't they get their arms cut off if they get caught drinking and driving like Hogar did on more than one occasion?
Deal: Puh-leze. Kutler is making his way back up as is Hogar, who just broke his legs free of that chair. Kutler spots the chair and he snatches it but WAIT! Hogar grabs the other end! These two are having a tug of war over the chair! Both men are trying to get possession over that steel chair and Kutler SNATCHES it as he has the strength advantage and SWINGS it at Hogar, but Hogar sidesteps him and Kutler hits the mat with the chair and trips and falls right on top of it!
(Some fans are laughing at ringside and Kutler screams obscenities at them.)
Deal: LOOK OUT! Hogar with a FACE SLAM on the chair and cover, 1......2......NO! A blooded Hogar is yelling at the official as he pounds the mat in frustration. Hogar grabs Kutler by the hair and SMASHES his face into it! AGAIN AND AGAIN! And now KUTLER is BUSTED OPEN!
Storm: How the hell can Hogar even see?!
Deal: I don't know but Kutler may be losing the advantage that he had now that blood is streaming down his face. Some of that blood gets into Hogar's eyes and he wipes his face. Hogar is setting Kutler up for the figure four once again but Kutler with a boot to the face! Hogar falls back into the corner and he's EXHAUSTED! He's taking a breather as he waits for Kutler to make his way back up. Kutler is up and Hogar goes for a clothesline but Kutler ducks underneath it! Hogar comes back and Kutler FLATTENS Hogar with a clothesline of his own! Kutler with another kick to the head!
Storm: How many of those blows to the head has Hogar taken?!
Deal: Far too many. The man may have brain damage after this one is over.
Storm: He already had brain damage, according to Kutler.
Deal: Kutler isn't helping the situation any. Kutler has Hogar in an armbar.
Storm: Kutler is gonna pull Hogar's arm right out of it's socket!
Deal: Wait a minute, Kutler isn't stopping there. He's putting Hogar in the Krippling Kutler Cross Face!
Storm: This could be it!
*Kutler: QUIT DAMMIT!
Deal: Kutler is screaming at Hogar and DEMANDING that he quit! Hogar is breathing heavy and he's on empty.
Storm: He's been on empty for some time.
Deal: Kutler is still hollering at Hogar. I think he's wearing himself out just as much as he's wearing Hogar out.
Storm: I'm not so sure about that. Listen to Hogar's AGONIZING screams! He's throwing out some four letter words of his own!
Deal: Kutler is trying to maintain his grip as Hogar inches his way to the ropes. The ref is asking Hogar if he wants to quit and he refuses.
Storm: COME ON HOGAR! GIVE IT UP!
Deal: Hogar is in seriously bad shape here and he STUBBORNLY REFUSES to quit!
Storm: What is wrong with that man?!
Deal: Kip Kutler is asking himself the same question as he shakes his head in frustration as Hogar inches even closer to the ropes. Once again the ref asks Hogar if he wants to quit and he shakes his head. Kutler is still screaming at him, like a Drill Sergeant, and HOGAR SOMEHOW MAKES IT TO THE ROPES! The ref is tapping Kutler on the shoulder as he REFUSES to let go! The ref SMACKS Kutler across the head and that gets Kutler to drop Hogar and now Kutler grabs ahold of the ref and smacks him across the head before tossing him outta the ring!
(The crowd boos)
Storm: He just manhandled that hometown referee and these people have completely turned against him.
*Kutler (to Hogar): YOU'RE MINE!
Deal: Kutler now pulls Hogar to the middle of the ring and sets him up for a Kutting Edge! Kutler is having some difficulty as he's taken a beating in this match. He has Hogar up and HITS IT! Kutler is covering, but there is NO REFEREE!
Storm: 1....2.....3......4.......5! This match should be over AGAIN!
Deal: Kutler did it to himself! He tossed the referee out, who is trying to regain composure on the outside. An angry Kutler is screaming at the official to get back in. Kutler is pulling up Hogar. Don't tell me he's doing it again?! Kutler is struggling with Hogar, but has him up and hits ANOTHER Kutting Edge! The referee just made his way back into the ring and Kutler is yelling at him to get in position! The referee slowly makes his way over.....
Storm: He's doing this on purpose!
Deal: The cover, 1......2.......NO! Hogar with a shoulder up and Kutler is LIVID! Kutler is SCREAMING at the ref again!
Storm: Don't throw him out again!
Deal: I think he learned from that as he takes a deep breath and now he's screaming at Hogar for kicking out! Kutler is stumbing around as he's pondering.....no way! Is he?!
Storm: Yes!
Deal: Kutler is gonna try it again! He's going for yet ANOTHER Kutting Edge! He grabs Hogar but Hogar with an EYE GOUGE and Kutler is temporarily blinded with some of that blood getting in his eyes! Hogar is swinging in no particular direction as he can't see! Hogar is punching air and he finally connects with Kutler's face and Kutler goes down as does Hogar! These two men are EXHAUSTED! Someone just threw a towel into the ring
Storm: It's over! Someone threw in the towel!
Deal: It is NOT over! The ref is using the towel to wipe the bloodied faces of both men.
Storm: Oh.
Deal: Kutler still appears to be blinded as he's rubbing his eyes after that eye gouge and wait a minute! Hogar just spotted the chair. He CLOBBERS Kutler and Kutler doubles over and Hogar hits him again! And again! Hogar is hitting releasing YEARS of PENT UP RAGE and FRUSTRATION as he continues to beat on the man while these stunned fans are silenced in disbelief!
Storm: That blood is trickling down Hogar's face again.
Deal: That's a good thing for Kutler because Hogar was going to do some serious damage if he hasn't already. Hogar can't see once again as he wildly swings the chair but doesn't connect. Another swing and the chair goes flying outta the ring, nearly missing the referee! The ref wipes Hogar's face again as well as Kutler's. Hogar can see Kutler lying motionless on the mat. He covers, 1......2.......kickout! How did he kick out after taking all of those chairshots!
Storm: Intestinal fortitude! This is a MUST WIN for him.
Deal: Hogar seems to have Kutler where he wants him. He's setting him up for his figure four leglock finisher!
Storm: But does he have the strength to get it locked in?!
Deal: That's a good question as Hogar is struggling and it doesn't appear that Kutler is even conscious after taking those chairshots, some of them to the head! No doubt that is payback for what Hogar did to him earlier. This may be Hogar's last chance! Can he put SHOCK THE WORLD and put Kutler away?
Storm: Kutler with a KICK TO THE FACE!
Deal: Hogar stumbles back and falls to the mat. Kutler is trying to shake the cobwebs as Hogar pounds his fist on the mat in frustration.
Storm: These fans are at the edge of their seats.
Deal: Kutler and Hogar are both struggling. Hogar and Kutler lock eyes as they lie on the mat and look at each other in disbelief and then anger as they exchange four letter words. Both men are in rough shape and bloodied. Kutler was on his way to an easy win in the early going of this match, but rammed his shoulder into an exposed turnbuckle and that altered the course of this match.
Storm: Kutler had this match won on more than one occasion!
Deal: But he just couldn't end this match without punishing the man. As he said before, his goal wasn't to win, but to humiliate Hogar and now he's risking humiliation himself! Both men are nearly out of gas. It may come down to who wants this more. Kutler crawls over toward Hogar and wraps his hands around Hogar's neck, choking him, as he wrings his neck. He's telling Hogar to quit and Hogar refuses! Kutler with a slap to the face! Hogar tries to return it, but Kutler grabs Hogar's arm and puts him in another one of his patented armbars!
Storm: I'm telling you he is gonna rip that man's shoulder of his socket to pay him back for what happened earlier when Kutler's shoulder hit that exposed turnbuckle!
Deal: Kutler is the one that exposed that turnbuckle to begin with! Kutler is once again ORDERING Hogar to quit but he REFUSES! Hogar is trying to reach over with his other arm but Kutler pulls him away. The ref is asking Hogar if he gives up and the answer is "hell no". This antagonizes Kutler even more as he attempts to strengthen his grip and Hogar reaches the ropes again.
*Kutler: DAMMIT!
Deal: Kutler POUNDS the mat in frustration! He seems to be running out of ideas as if he doesn't know what else to do as he eyes that chair on the outside. Kutler with some elbows to the sternum as he drags Hogar in the middle of the ring. He looks at the cornerpost as if he's pondering going up to the top. He wants to finish this thing.
Storm: Put him in the Krippling Kutler Cross Face!
Deal: I think he wants to knock him unconscious first.
Storm: He wants to give him BRAIN DAMAGE.....something NOT to remember Kutler by.
Deal: Kutler is yelling curse words once again as he ignores the ref's warning and exits the ring. Kutler grabs not one but two chairs and tosses them into the ring. Can the man even make it back into the ring?! He's taken so much punishment and it shows.
Storm: I've never seen him more angry. This match should be OVER and he should be out enjoying the Riyadh night life but here he is, still trying to put away his longtime enemy.
Deal: Kutler slowly makes his way back in. As Hogar rises up, Kutler CLOBBERS him over the head and this crowd is STUNNED! Hogar fell-face-first to the mat! The fans are so quiet you can hear a pin drop!
Storm: Kutler is wrapping each chair around each of Hogar's legs. He wants to end this match.
Deal: He's tried before but couldn't put Hogar away. Can he do it now? He's looking upstairs and this is a high risk maneuver that is GUARANTEED to put Hogar away AND possibly BREAK HIS LEGS if he connects!
Storm: But can he get to the top rope without falling? Can he hit Hogar before Hogar realizes what's happening
Deal: The fans are cheering Hogar on as Kutler heads to the corner and makes the long climb to the top. He makes his way up and Hogar is moving around.
*Kutler: FUCK!
Deal: Kutler is frustrated and he makes his way back down.
*Kutler: I'm gonna break your fucking neck!
Deal: Hogar breaks free from one of the chair and Kutler grabs it and uses it to knock the wind out of Hogar! Kutler is setting Hogar up for a pileriver ONTO THE CHAIR.....but HOGAR WITH A LOW BLOW!
Storm: He cheated!
Deal: It's not like Kutler didn't do the same to him! Kutler is hopping around the ring and Hogar with a small package and handful of tights! 1......2.......NO! Kutler sets Hogar up with a belly to back suplex right onto that chair! 1......2......NO! Hogar kicks out!
*Kutler: STAY THE FUCK DOWN!
Deal: I think Kutler is pondering wrapping that chair around Hogar's neck!
Storm: That's going too far.
Deal: That seems to be the route he's going but the ref is getting in between him and Hogar and Kutler shoves the ref! I don't think that was a good idea! Kutler is now pulling Hogar up and Hogar is swinging at Kutler!
Storm: WHAT THE HELL?!
Deal: The people are starting to count as Hogar somehow manages to catch a second wind and has Kutler backed into the corner! He pounds on Kutler, 4....5....6....7....8....9.....10! And he's STILL wailing on him! Hogar throws Kutler across the ring and HITS HIM WITH A SPEAR! 1.......2.......NO! Kutler kicks out just in the nick of time! Hogar grabs Kutler by the hair and he smashes his face against the mat. Kutler with an elbow to the face! The two men are wrestling on the mat, each trying to gain the upper hand, and now Kutler with a cross face chicken wing!
Storm: Hogar won't quit, but Kutler just cannot sustain the momentum.
Deal: The fans here in Saudi are firmly behind Hogar now. They are cheering him to get out of that chicken wing.
Storm: GIVE IT UP!
Deal: Hogar reaches the ropes and Kutler CANNOT BELIEVE IT!
*Kutler: FUCK!
Deal: Kip Kutler has HAD IT! No matter what he does, he can't seem to put the man away. It was Hogar breathing heavy and now Kutler is breathing heavy and he's FURIOUS! His own anger is handicapping him. Kutler grabs Hogar and FACE SLAM onto the chair!
*Kutler: STAY DOWN MOTHER FUCKER!
Deal: The cover, 1.....2.....kickout! (crowd pops) Hogar REFUSES to stay down. An extremely frustrated Kutler just threw both of the chairs next to Hogar. Kutler has thrown the kitchen sink against the man but he refuses to quit. Kutler leans over and he's trying to apply the ankle lock submission but Hogar is squirming which is adding to Kutler's frustration. Kutler drops a leg onto Hogar's midsection. Kutler grabs the chair and tries to wrap it around Hogar's legs, but Hogar squirms again.
*Kutler: HOLD STILL!
Deal: Kutler picks up the chair and he stops! Kutler nearly fell over in exhaustion as he nearly tripped over Hogar and he's trying to wipe the blood from his eyes. Hogar has been on empty for some time and now it is Kutler who is bordering on empty. Kutler wanted to extend this match in order to make an example out of Hogar and now Kutler is desperately wanting to end this match because he himself is running out of gas. What was once a long shot is now a real possibility. Can Steve Hogar capitalize on Kutler's.....WAIT! Hogar with a small package, 1.....2....3!
Storm: NO! Kutler kicks out!
Deal: Kutler springs up and he just blew a gasket! He's kicking around, trying to find Hogar. Both of these men seem to be blinded. The referee was just handed a towel and he begins to wipe Kutler.....no! Kutler SNATCHES the towel and wipes his eyes! He has a look that can kill in his eyes as he GLARES at Hogar!
Storm: I wouldn't wanna be Hogar!
Deal: Kutler is taking that bloody rag and he's CHOKING Hogar!
*Kutler: GIVE IT THE FUCK UP!
Deal: The fans here are booing Kutler as he continues to choke Hogar with that towel.
(Hogar is gagging and coughing up blood.)
Deal: This is getting out of hand as Kutler continues to choke Hogar. Hogar is NOT moving! The ref is trying to grab ahold of the towel and a LIVID Kutler is staring down the ref! The ref backs away and Kutler makes his way toward the ref! That towel is COVERED in blood and the ref is being backed into the corner. Kutler is admonishing him.
Storm: The ref has had enough! He's yelling at Kutler and they're in a heated argument.
Deal: This is giving Hogar some time to recuperate
Storm: You're assuming there's something left in the tank. Hogar is MOTIONLESS!
Deal: Kutler is threatening the referee, but he's careful not to put his hands on him because he needs that ref to count Hogar's shoulders to the mat. As Hogar has been claiming for weeks, a loss to him can be detrimental to Kutler's career. Kip Kutler is taking a breather as he glares at a motionless and bloodied Steve Hogar.
Storm: Kutler is eyeing those steel chairs. Does he have in mind what I think he has in mind?!
Deal: Kutler grabs a chair and wraps it around Hogar's left leg.
Storm: He's doing it again! Kutler is looking to END this thing.
Deal: The referee is trying to get in the way, but Kutler shoves him! He picks up the other chair and wraps it around Hogar's other leg.
Storm: This is NOT good for Hogar, not at all.
Deal: Kutler is cursing at Hogar as he makes his way up to the top. He's taking his time, can he even make it up there?!
Storm: Look at Hogar! Kutler has all the time in the world.
Deal: The referee is checking on Hogar and Kutler is SCREAMING at the ref to get out of the way! The ref backs off as Kutler reaches the top. If he connects, Hogar's ankles could be broken! Kutler leaps and Hogar moves slightly, but Kutler CONNECTS!
Storm: Did you hear that?! He SNAPPED at least one of Hogar's ankles!
Deal: This crowd is in DISBELIEF! He very well could have snapped at least one of his ankles. Hogar moved at the last second, which might have saved him.
Storm: No, didn't you hear it?! BOTH ANKLES were SNAPPED!
Deal: I don't know but there seems to be some damage there.
Storm: Kutler has had ENOUGH! He's putting Hogar in his Hogar's own finisher, the figure four leglock.
Deal: The referee is asking Hogar if he gives up and he REFUSES! (crowd pops) This INFURIATES Kutler who increases the pressure!
Storm: Hogar is fading out!
Deal: Indeed he is! The ref asks him again and Hogar uses what's left of his strength to shake his head!
Storm: GIVE UP YOU IDIOT! This man will have both of his legs broken if they're not already!
Deal: Kutler is so zapped of energy that he's not even yelling at Hogar to give up. Kutler is wearing himself down! Hogar's shoulders hit the mat, 1.....2......shoulder up! (crowd pops) Hogar is STILL in this thing!
Storm: WHAT THE HELL?!
Deal: There's nothing else Kutler can do but increase the pressure. Hogar's legs are no longer working. There's NOTHING he can do to come back from this. Yet the man still won't give up! Kutler POUNDS the mat with his fist in frustration!
Storm: I think I heard Hogar's other leg snap! He is NOT walking outta this one.
Deal: The referee is lifting Hogar's arm and it drops, he raises it again and it drops, he lifts it again and Hogar's arm is still up as he gives the fans a thumbs up. Kutler sees this and he's beside himself!
*Kutler: GIVE UP MOTHER FUCKER OR I'LL BREAK YOUR NECK!
Deal: Kutler just threatened to break Hogar's NECK!
Storm: Does Hogar even feel anything in his legs?! He must want to end up in a wheelchair like his partner Dan Williams!
Deal: Kutler seems intent in putting him in a wheelchair. Kutler releases the figure four and he POUNDS the mat in FRUSTRATION! His hands are on the side of his head as he wracks his brain, trying to put away Hogar. He's thrown EVERYTHING in his arsenal at the man and he's STILL in the match!
Storm: He's not standing though!
Deal: Kutler is shaking his head in frustration as he stares down Hogar with smoke coming out of his nostrils. Hogar turns himself around and is crawling, but he can't make his way up to his feet. His legs are no longer working! Why doesn't this referee stop the match?!
Storm: You know the rules!
Deal: There are no rules!
Storm: Exactly!
Deal: Kutler appears to be amused at the sight of Hogar crawling toward him, his legs aren't working, Kutler just smirks and shakes his head in disbelief. Kutler stands there as Hogar, who can barely see due to the blood that is covering his eyes, reaches and grabs one of Kutler's ankles. Hogar doesn't have the strength to get himself back up. Or even take down Kutler at this point.
Storm: Put him out of his misery!
Deal: Kutler just stares at Hogar and takes a deep breath, shaking his head. Even he can't believe what he's seeing.
Storm: Put him away!
Deal: Kutler is now setting Hogar up.....for the Kutting Edge! He has some difficulty but HITS IT!
Storm: PIN HIM!
Deal: I don't think he's convinced that Hogar is done as Hogar lies motionlessly on the mat. Kuter puts Hogar in the Krippling Kutler Cross Face!
Storm: There's no getting out of this!
Deal: We've seen him get out of EVERYTHING Kutler has thrown at him, but you may be right. There is no sign of movement as the referee raises Hogar's arm once and it falls, he raises it again, still no movement, one more time, and IT'S OVER!
Storm: FINALLY!
**DING**DING**DING**
Deal: Kutler is NOT letting go!
Storm: Does he even know where he's at?!
Deal: Either he didn't hear the bell or he's VERY angry that Hogar resisted for so long. I don't know which but the referee is tapping his shoulder and now security is in the ring trying to get Kutler off of Hogar. The man is UNCONSCIOUS! LET HIM GO! He better let go or they might reverse the decision!
Storm: I don't think they can.
Deal: Finally, security is able to pull Kutler off of Hogar. And Kutler collapses right next to Hogar. The careers of these two men have been intertwined for many years, dating back to when both were on the same team. One man's career will end tonight and the other will continue his comeback but he has some recovering to do.
Storm: It's a good thing he has some time off, but he'll be fine! By the time RAGE is back up and running next year, his shoulder will be pretty much healed up.
Deal: How do you know that?
Storm: I know!
Deal: Hogar is STILL motionless as paramedics have arrived and there's a stretcher being brought to the ring.
Storm: ONE stretcher.
Deal: That's what I said! The security guards are trying to help Kutler up, but he's brushing them off. He wants nothing to do with them as he walks himself to the corner. Kutler is staring at the fallen Steve Hogar as paramedics work on him. What is that man thinking?!
Storm: He's asking himself why he's not enjoying a steak at the finest restaurant in Riyadh. This was supposed to be a quick 5-10 minute match.
Deal: Rich Mason is at ringside with his entourage as he watches the chaos continue to unfold. They are trying to get Steve Hogar onto the stretcher.
Storm: I bet Kutler would break that stretcher in two, with Hogar on it, if he had the energy for it.
Deal: Obviously he does not. Mason is watching Hogar with his poker face as if he doesn't have any concern for the man.
Storm: How do you know that?!
Deal: Just a wild guess. Kutler is still standing in his corner and yes he is still standing as he will walk away from this as the victor as he watches one of his most hated rivals being moved into an ambulance. The open the doors and Hogar lifts his head as he just regained consciousness. He looks over at Hogar and locks eyes with him. Hogar gives Kutler the middle finger!
(The crowd pops as Kutler smirks)
Deal: And Kutler gives Hogar a middle finger of his own!
(Another crowd pop)
Storm: Is that supposed to be a sign of respect?
Deal: I don't know what it means, but they're putting Hogar into the ambulance as Kutler continues to stare him down as the doors close and the ambulance pulls away.
Storm: I don't think he was convinced that Hogar was done!
Deal: Who can blame him after all that?
*Ring Announcer: The winner of this match is KIP KUTLER!
(The crowd pops as Kutler steps away from the corner and the ref raises his arm in victory.)
Storm: I don't understand these people! They loved him and then they hated him and now they love him again. I can't wait to see how people react to him once he's back in the states!
Deal: Judging by the fans reaction here at MSG, who have watched this match on the big screen, I'm assuming it will be positive.
(Rich Mason approaches Kutler and raises his other arm.)
Deal: Kutler brushes Mason off as if he doesn't want anything to do with him. Mason backs away as his bodyguards step in front of him.
Storm: Rich Mason made Kip Kutler an even wealthier man tonight between that one million dollar and the winner's purse, which is likely just as much. Gotta love that Saudi money!
Deal: Kip Kutler is refusing help is he makes his way out of the ring.
Storm: Kip Kutler is bloodied and he's beaten, but once again proved that he's a warrior and he will be a force to be reckoned with in RAGE next year.
Deal: Steve Hogar's career has officially ended and is being transported to the hospital as we speak. We hope that he is okay and will keep you updated on his condition.
~~~
Stock: Right then, there’s no bloody time for dithering. We’re getting straight on with the bloody action. Next up , the RAGE Scientific bloody Showcase Championship is on the bloody line as Doug Devens defends against Nightwalker! Gordon vs. Nightwalker
Vandessa Deal: What a night so far!
Ricky Storm: 22 years in the making!
Vandessa Deal: Doug Devens won’t just come out here as a champion he will come out here as a conqueror. Double champion!
Ricky Storm: Doug has to be tired, but maybe the stem cells are working! May he hit my boy Kip up for some D-Bol or trenbolone!
Vandessa Deal: Both these competitors represent the same faction, but this match is about personal gain! They have to set the alliance to Daniel Dare aside to achieve their goals and dreams!
Ricky Storm: Let’s head to bloody Lord Robert Stock! That guy is totally loco daddy! He’s an honorary Planet Silverstar member!
Stock: Oi! Still bloody talking here! From Chicago, weighing in at 254 bloody pounds, DOUG DEVENS!
("Ride of the Valkyries" by Wagner plays. Devens stands at the top of the ramp, both championships displayed with quiet arrogance. Thomas Gordon lingers just behind him, hands folded, a satisfied smile on his face like a man watching a long-term investment finally peak.)
Ricky Storm: He beat Scott Grayse earlier tonight with Gordon’s help, let’s be clear about that, but he’s walking into this match already wounded. Two matches. Two belts and now Nightwalker? That’s rough! She is someone you should never overlook especially on one of the grandest stages!
Vandessa Deal: She is Rage's REAL DEAL! She is laser focused on winning here tonight. Yeah, it’s strange seeing Salvation church members facing one another but when it’s for one of the most prestigious titles in wrestling today all bets are off!
Storm: She’s real? Are you for real daddy? She is as fake as your tits!
Vandessa Deal: Idiot! Do all you Storms share one collective brain? Of course you do and it’s damaged! Just sit there and be mute!
Ricky Storm: We are the free folk! We have a pretty sweet time Machine, just ask Ferman, Barnhill or Jennings! Our president JOEY FERMAN of Planet Silverstar is C.O.O. Of UWA!
Vanessa Deal: Crayon crew as Thief Taylor calls them! Just stop talking about them. No one cares! NO ONE CARES!
Robert Stock: His bloody opponent hailing from some bloody quadrant somewhere in bloody hell…..
(A little girl's giggle is heard and then " Out of the darkness hell's queen did call to pain and suffering she brought to them all. Away ran the children to hide in their beds in fear that the devil would chop off their heads". (The little girl giggles again)
Stock: Presenting, the bloody Queen of Hell - NIGHTWALKER!
(At that point the lights go out and fog fills the stage as "Dracula” by Rob Zombie hits a fire ball, shoots out of the stage and turns into Loralie Blackwell . She heads down the ramp to the ring in cat-like strides glaring at the crowd as the non-believers boo her and her followers cheer. She stops at the edge of the stage and snaps her fingers disappearing only to reappear in the middle of the ring and heads to her corner.)
Ricky Storm: Her trickery shows no bounds! I wonder if David Copperfield did his apprenticeship under her tutelage? What about D.B Copper? I swore I saw him at the Dollar Tree in Lima, Ohio! Might have been Tat Tom!
Vandessa Deal: She earned this shot you fool. BOH points. Consistency and she chose him. That tells you everything. She is more focused now than she has been in a long time.
Ricky Storm: Rumor has it that my boy Dougie D lived in a jungle with a crazy tribe that taught him the real meaning of enlightenment, daddy!
Vandessa Deal: Lies! All lies, I swear, I am not paid enough for this!
**DING**DING**
(They circle slowly, neither willing to overcommit. Circling like two gladiators destined for greatness. They are circling while jaw jacking one another. Both competitors circling with their eyes locked on one another. )
Ricky Storm: This is Scientific Showcase rules submissions only. No pinfalls, no knockouts. One mistake, and it’s over.
(The first lock-up is brief and violent. Nightwalker drops level, reaching for Devens’ leg, but Devens sprawls hard and drives her face-first into the mat. He stomps on her.)
Vandessa Deal: That’s veteran instinct. Devens didn’t hesitate; he smothered her.
Ricky Storm: Being from hell and all that darkness I bet she enjoys a little smothering! I know I do!
Deal: Of course you do, you sick freak!
(Devens grinds a forearm across Nightwalker’s face, just enough to hurt, just enough to irritate. Terry Dale warns him. Devens ignores it. They reset. He attempts to try again but Nightwalker strikes faster this time twisting into Devens’ arm and forcing him toward the ropes.)
Ricky Storm: Nightwalker’s not trying to overpower him. She’s trying to out-think him. Doug is a bit older so he could be sun-downing!
(Devens breaks free with a rake of the fingers and immediately snaps on a headlock, dragging Nightwalker to the mat and slowing the pace to a crawl. Gordon nods approvingly from ringside.)
Vandessa Deal: This is Doug Devens’ world right now. This is how he wins he drains you.
Ricky Storm: Plus, Gordon in your corner ain’t a bad thing either! He ain’t eye candy or anything, but you got to be wondering, if you're Nightwalker, when he’s gonna pull some shit, daddy!
(Nightwalker fights up, shoots Devens off the ropes but Devens blocks, yanks her arm over the top rope, and drops his weight onto it.)
Ricky Storm: That arm’s a target now. Everything Devens does from here will be about control.
Deal: He’s trying to wear her down, not a rookie move by any means.
(Back inside, Devens twists the arm again and again, threatening quick armbars, forcing Nightwalker to burn energy escaping instead of attacking. Then suddenly Nightwalker rolls through a transition and snaps on a triangle choke.)
Vandessa Deal: She’s got it! She’s got it locked in!
(The crowd roars as Devens scrambles, stacking her just enough to reach the ropes with his fingertips.)
Ricky Storm: That was close. Too close. Good thing he has a furry red-assed Orangutan's reach!
Deal: That would be a baboon you donkey!
(Gordon jumps onto the apron, barking at Dale, buying Devens precious seconds to recover. Nightwalker snaps. She charges Devens, smashing his head into the corner, kneeing him in the ribs, then dragging him down into a brutal neck crank.)
Vandessa Deal: This is frustration boiling over. Nightwalker feels it slipping.
Ricky Storm: She is mad as a hornet! Her eyes are glowing! Is Lucifer gonna crack the earth and appear from the depths of hell? I hope not, Halloween isn’t for like 10 months!
(Devens bites her hand to break free. Dale scolds him. Gordon waves it off. Nightwalker responds by chopping Devens leg out and stomping directly on the knee before locking in a kneebar.)
Ricky Storm: That’s the same knee he’s been favoring all night!
Vandessa Deal: He bit her!!!!! What the hell!
Ricky Storm: He must have missed catering!
(Devens howls, clawing to the ropes. He barely escapes. Nightwalker is laughing while she creeps forward! She grabs him by the head and suplexes him over. She is quick to her feet and drops a hard elbow. She grinding that elbow into his throat in an attempt to choke him out. Devens flips her over and begins just a flurry of hard rights!)
Vandessa Deal: Deven’s just brawling now!
Ricky Storm: He better pace himself. This ain’t 2010!
(Devens traps Nightwalker during a flurry of rage and cinches in a Crossface, sitting deep and wrenching back with everything he has. He’s reefing on her neck with a good grip. Nightwalker slowly trying to inch her way to the ropes. Doug applies more pressure, slowing her fight.)
Vandessa Deal: This could be it!
(Nightwalker crawls. Inch by inch. Fingertips scraping canvas. Rope break. The crowd applauds both. Nightwalker rolls to the floor. Devens follows but she snaps him forward with a huge clothesline, driving the back of his head into the apron.)
Ricky Storm: That’s vicious! She’s dismantling him! That rattled his brain. He may need a cat-scan!
Vanessa Deal: Step by step she wears him down. She wants this gold!
(Nightwalker attempts to lift him but he pushes her into the guard rail. She is clobbering him. He hits her with a knee raise taking her back. Doug to his feet and suplexes her over taking both competitors down!)
Vandessa Deal: Some old school traditional move sets.
Ricky Storm: Sometimes things that are old become new again. Just like your tits!
Vandessa Deal: Idiot, I swear!
(Nightwalker and Devens are both slow to get up! Nightwalker gets to get her feet and delivers a huge headbutt sending Doug back into the ring apron.)
Ricky Storm: Now that’s using your head, eh!
(She rolls him into the ring, Nightwalker locks in an arm-triangle choke. Devens staggers to his feet and slams her into the corner, but she keeps the hold applied. Then the building loses its god damn mind!)
(“Legendary by Skillet” plays over the loud speaker.)
Vandessa Deal: WAIT!!!!! Hold THE DAMN PHONE! WAIT A SECOND!!!!
Ricky Storm: Someone call my daddy, daddy - ya know!
(Harold Hartley appears on the stage.)
Ricky Storm: You’ve got to be kidding me.
Vanessa Deal: This is crazy!
(Harold looks at Robert bloody Stock and nods.)
Robert Stock: Harold Hartley is cashing in the WHO’S THE DADDY PRIZE. The match is now a triple threat.
(Devens is screaming like he has seen a ghost? He’s holding Terry Dale trying to get his feet. Hartley runs down the ramp and slides into the ring and Nightwalker turns and CRACK.)
Vandessa Deal: NO! NO!
(Hartley levels Nightwalker with a lead pipe, knocking her out cold. He tosses the pipe out of the ring before Terry Dale notices.)
Ricky Storm: This is a robbery!
(Hartley turns to Devens. He charges in blind rage. Hartley sidesteps. Strikes. Drops Devens to the mat.)
Vandessa Deal: Hartley’s been waiting a year for this moment!
(Hartley traps the arm and sinks in The PAINKILLER. Devens fights. Thrashes. Reaches for Gordon.)
Ricky Storm: There’s nowhere to go! That’s a huge DICK MOVE OF THE CENTURY!
Vandessa Deal: He’s trying to break his arm!
Ricky Storm: Pay back is a bitch daddy!
(Deven’s is fighting it. He is screaming in pain. Terry Dale is down asking Deven’s if he taps! He shakes his head no! He’s frothing at the mouth while gasping from the pain.)
Vanessa Deal: He’s gonna break his damn arm!
Ricky Storm: I can’t wait for the pop crack rice crispy sound! Pay back is a real super bitch daddy!
(Devens taps. The pain was too severe and The bell rings.)
**DING**DING**DING**
Stock: Your bloody WINNER! - HAROLD HARTLEY!!!
Vandessa Deal: HAROLD HARTLEY HAS DONE IT!
(Hartley rises as the crowd explodes. He takes the Scientific Showcase Championship the same one Deven’s took from him long ago. Hartley flips Devens off. Nightwalker glares from the corner, fury burning through the haze.)
Ricky Storm: Nightwalker was robbed. Devens was humbled. And Harold Hartley just rewrote history. Hartley walks up the ramp, championship reclaimed, while chaos and anger linger behind him.
Vandessa Deal: This wasn’t just a match, Ricky. This was a reckoning.
Ricky Storm: LEDGENDARY LIKE ONLY RAGE CAN PROVIDE!
Deal: Okay RAGE fans it all comes down to this, the main event of Year 22. After a year long Bouts Of Honor competition that saw Team Cage come out victorious and giving the advantage to the challenger in this match. RAGE World Champion Daniel Dare will defend his title against his long time rival Cage in the FEAR FACTORY which will take place inside of the CATHEDRAL in Chicago, Illinois, home of none other than the Hardcore Holy Roller himself the Saint, who is currently in TCW, another long time rival of Dare and the same can be said of Cage, who will also be the SPECIAL REFEREE! I can’t believe what we are about to see!
Storm: Neither can I! This is going to be INSANE!
Deal: Insane doesn’t even begin to cover it! The fans here in Madison Square Garden will be watching it on RAGE-Vision as there are cameras set up all over the Cathedral to capture the action to make sure none of the fans here in New York City or watching at home miss a second of what will be an unquestionably dangerous and violent match!
Storm: It should be noted that there will be NO ONE ELSE inside the Cathedral except for Cage, Dare, and the Saint and one can only imagine what waits for them inside! No members of Team Dare or the Salvation Church. No members of Team Cage. Just those three inside the Cathedral, with Chicago firefighters and paramedics standing by outside the property for when the match ends, which is now the focal point of the Fear Factory match inside the home of the man who created it all the way back in 2017 while he was the RAGE World Champion which was an absolutely epic match. In fact the Saint loved the match so much he even brought it to TCW with him back in 2022!
Deal: The Saint won both of those matches, while we saw Jerry Root win in 2018 and Gemini prevail in 2019 here in RAGE so this will be only the FIFTH TIME this match will be used in either fed as it is so dangerous, so mind altering, both feds agree that it should be used SPARINGLY and ONLY in extreme situations and there is no situation more extreme than the BLOOD FEUD between Daniel Dare and Cage!
Storm: These two have been going after each other for YEARS and now they have a chance to finally settle this in what will be maybe the most challenging match of their careers. Cage won the right to pick the stipulation to this match and he decided on the Fear Factory as he doesn’t just want to beat Dare, he wants to push him to his physical and mental limit while at the same time hoping to walk out of the Cathedral as the new RAGE World Champion.
Deal: Cage has been obsessed with taking down Dare and the Salvation Church and now he finally gets Dare, in what is his last chance to fight for the RAGE World Championship, one on one in an environment Cage thinks favors him and a match he says is right up his alley and with this being his last chance at taking down Dare, Cage is swinging for the fences with this pick. But while Cage clearly knows what he is doing and what he is getting in for, we can’t forget the man he is facing is Daniel Dare. He has seen it all, done it all, and will not be intimidated by this match no matter how dangerous or torturous it may seem.
Storm: Let’s not forget Dare and the Salvation Church spent over a year inside of the Cathedral after they were gifted it by Mason International after the Saint’s controversial departure from the business last summer. They used it as their home, their base of operations, and remade it in their image while they were there. And during that time they got to know every room, every hallway, every corner in the Cathedral so while Cage may think he has Dare backed into a corner, Dare spent a long time inside the Cathedral and with his knowledge of the layout of the Cathedral, there are those who feel Cage made a rash decision picking the Cathedral as the location and that he might have accidentally handed Dare the advantage without realizing it.
Deal: That is an excellent point as Dare took great pleasure in revamping the Cathedral in his image while the Salvation Church occupied it which they did until the Miracle Marathon when the Saint defeated Dare to become the RAGE World Champion and reclaim ownership of the Cathedral. Dare was able to regain the championship at Hell’s Holiday bringing us to this moment now where two of the sport's most bitter rivals finally get to settle their issues in what might be the final encounter between them. But we would not be doing our job if we didn’t discuss the man who will be officiating this match taking place inside HIS HOME and that is none other than the Saint.
Storm: It would be malpractice if we didn’t discuss him or his history with both of these men. Everyone knows about the wars waged between the Saint and Daniel Dare over the years. They have spent nearly THREE DECADES inflicting ungodly pain and suffering on each other in the feud that was standard bearer every other feud in this sport has been compared to. It was the first feud EVER inducted into the Hall Of Fame and even during “down times” when they are not actively battling each other, there is still a hate between them that will never die no matter how much time passes.
Deal: They don’t call Saint vs. Dare the Feud of Feuds for nothing as they have been in some of the bloodiest, most violent and historic matches this sport has ever seen. With all of that said, while many feel the Saint being the special referee for this match gives Cage the advantage, there are those who feel differently because while many people focus on the Saint’s hatred of Dare, let’s not forget that the Saint also has had a long and violent history with Cage.
Storm: They have engaged in some of the most brutal matches the sport has ever seen and while neither of them hate each other like they hate Dare, to say they are friends would be considered a massive case of misinformation because there is no love lost between Cage and the Saint either.
Deal: Throw in the fact that Cage and Dare are fighting inside THE SAINT’S HOME, a home he spent a year trying to get back and several months renovating when he did, no thanks to Cage’s use of a blow torch while he was “helping” clean the Cathedral up, something that did not sit well with the Saint. Word is while any weapon is in play for this match, word is the Saint put in the contract when asked to ref this match nothing flammable would be used in this match, as well as that RAGE would foot the bill for any part of his home that gets damaged or destroyed during this match. Some say it was the Saint just trying to squeeze a few extra dollars out of RAGE just because he could, but he also knows that by agreeing to let the Fear Factory take place inside of his home there is a good chance it will not look exactly the same when it’s done.
Storm: For his sake I hope he has a good contractor on speed dial because he is going to need it when it’s done! In addition to all the insanity and blood shed we are going to witness, both Cage and Dare are going to have to face their greatest fear if they hope to win this match. No pinfalls will be counted for a wrestler who hasn’t faced his fear so even if your opponent drops dead with no chance of kicking out, if you haven’t faced your fear yet the Saint won’t even consider making the count!
Deal: Both of these men know that and are ready to face whatever fear they have to take down the other, and knowing what type of men Cage and Dare, we can only imagine what kind of fear they could possibly have!
Storm: I shudder to think what could possibly scare these two!
Deal: I don't know what it could be but we are close to finding out as Stock is in the ring ready for the announcements!
Stock: LADIES AND BLOODY GENTLEMEN! OUR NEXT MATCH IS THE MAIN BLOODY EVENT OF YEAR 22 AND IS THE FEAR FACTORY MATCH THAT IS TAKING PLACE INSIDE THE SAINT'S BLOODY CATHEDRAL IN CHICAGO, ILLINOIS AND IS FOR THE RAGE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP!
(Crowd pops LOUDLY)
Stock: INTRODUCING FIRST, THE SPECIAL REFEREE! HE IS A HALL OF BLOODY FAMER AND ONE OF THE GREATEST BLOODY WRESTLER'S OF ALL TIME! HE IS THE HARDCORE HOLY ROLLER ….. THE SAINT!
(GOAT by the Cult plays bringing a deafening roar from the fans as the Saint, thanks to the cameras inside the Cathedral, appears on the RAGE-Vision. He makes his way to a wrestling ring set up in the basement gym of the Cathedral. He is wearing a referee’s shirt with the word GOAT on the back. He looks into the camera to acknowledge the fans back in New York who continue to cheer loudly.)
Stock: NOW INTRODUCING THE BLOODY CHALLENGER! FROM MESA, ARIZONA… WEIGHING 225 POUNDS, HE IS A MULTI-TIME HALL OF BLOODY FAMER… THIS… IS… CAGE!!!
(The fans erupt into deafening cheers as they see Cage make his way into the ring in the basement gym. Cage points at the camera to acknowledge the fans then goes about getting ready for the match.)
Stock: NOW INTRODUCING THE CHAMPION! HE IS THE LEADER OF THE SALVATION BLOODY CHURCH AND CALLS HIMSELF THE MESSIAH OF WRESTLING! HE WEIGHS IN AT 300 BLOODY POUNDS AND HAILS FROM TO HELL AND BACK! THE RAGE WORLD CHAMPION …. DANIEL DARE!
(Dare makes his way towards the ring in the basement gym of the Cathedral while the fans back in. New York City boo him LUSTILY as he says a few incendiary words into the camera before stepping into the ring.)
*CAMERA VIEW ON TELEVISION SWITCHES TO DIRECTLY INSIDE THE CATHEDRAL*
Deal: They are inside the ring in the basement gym of the Cathedral as we now switch to the view inside of the Cathedral where the action is about to take place. Even though they are all the way out in Chicago we can feel the tension all the way out here in New York! The Saint calls Cage and Dare to the middle of the ring and is giving them both last second instructions!
Saint: Alright you two, PAY ATTENTION to what I’m about to say because I’m only going to say it once and I WILL NOT REPEAT MYSELF! This is the FEAR FACTORY but it is also MY HOUSE! I didn’t wait a year to get the Cathedral back and then agree to let you two fight it out inside MY HOME without a few assurances from RAGE beforehand.
This IS an anything goes match, weapons are allowed, and in fact encouraged, and ANYTHING is fair game to be used. HOWEVER, I want you to keep in mind that thanks to a clause in my contract that RAGE agreed to, IF YOU BREAK IT YOU BOUGHT IT! So feel free to use whatever you want, but remember if you break it, the money is coming out of YOUR PAYCHECK NO QUESTIONS ASKED!
Deal: The Saint isn’t playing about that!
Saint: ALSO, since this is the Fear Factory, if you want to win you must FACE YOUR FEAR! Any pinfall or submissions without facing your fear first will be IGNORED so I strongly advise both of you face your fears as soon as possible to speed the proceedings along. Falls also can take place ANYWHERE inside the Cathedral on OR outside. As long as it's only Cathedral grounds, it's good. The ONLY rule I have tonight is that while weapons are in fact allowed, NOTHING FLAMMABLE IS ALLOWED! And we all know why that is …. CAGE.
Cage: IT WAS ONE ROOM!
Saint: IT WAS A BIG ROOM! I DID allow both of you to place weapons at random locations in the Cathedral as I damn well this fight isn’t staying inside this ring. Only you two know where you placed them so use them at will and while I am strictly enforcing my NO FIRE RULE, feel free to spill as much blood as you want because that cleans up much easier than fire. No thanks to Cage.
Cage: Just let it go already!
Saint: I REFUSE TO LET IT GO! YOU ALMOST BURNED DOWN THE WHOLE DAMN PLACE! Also there is one room on the main floor that is sealed off and OFF LIMITS and you must NOT GO IN THERE OR SOMETHING SERIOUSLY HORRIBLE WILL HAPPEN TO YOU!
Dare: I didn’t agree to that! You can’t tell me what to do, I’M THE MESSIAH AND YOUR BIOLOGICAL FATHER! If I want to go in that room I’M GOING IN THAT ROOM!
Saint: THE HELL YOU ARE! As I said before, MY HOUSE MY RULES so what I say GOES! That being said, enough wasting time, let’s go about the business of you two kicking the shit out each other! RING THE BELL!
**DING**DING**
Deal: The bell has rung and Cage and Dare immediately go at each other! It’s a slugfest from the start with the Saint looking on as Cage and Dare are using each other like a punching bag in the early going!
Storm: They’ve waited all year for this match and now that it’s here they aren’t going to hold back! They are rolling along the ring ropes beating the crap out of each other and it’s only to get more violent from here!
Deal: Cage has Dare backed into the corner and is whaling on him with rights and lefts …. DARE WITH A KICK TO THE NUTS! Cage goes down to his knees and Dare viciously boots him in the head!
Storm: There are no rules so he did it right in front of the Saint knowing there will be no repercussions for doing so!
Deal: Dare smirks at the Saint telling him it’s going to be a short night for him and the easiest paycheck he ever earned and now grabs Cage and CLOBBERS him across the back! He does it again and now he grabs Cage in a front face lock and SWINGS HIM VIOLENTLY ACROSS THE RING!
Storm: Cage sits up grabbing his neck and he might have tweaked something in it when Dare threw him!
Deal: Cage tries to stand up and Dare CLOTHESLINES him and sends him to the mat! He goes to cover Cage, but the Saint just stands in the corner staring at him!
Dare: WHAT ARE YOU DOING? GET OFF YOUR ASS AND MAKE THE COUNT!
Saint: YOU KNOW THE RULES! NOT UNTIL YOU FACE YOUR FEARS! FACE IT AND I’LL COUNT! UNTIL THEN SHUT YOUR MOUTH!
Deal: Dare clearly didn’t like the Saint telling him off, but the rules are clear! No pinfalls or submissions will be counted until a wrestler faces his fear! Dare reluctantly and angrily goes back to Cage who shoots up and catches him with a DROP KICK that sends Dare flying through the ropes out to the floor!
Storm: Landing on the floor is hard enough under normal circumstances but there is NO MAT on the floor in this basement gym so Dare’s landing was rougher than usual!
Storm: Dare gets up slowly trying to shake off the pain …. CAGE WITH A SUICIDE DIVE OVER THE TOP ROPE ONTO DARE!
Deal: And that might be the last we see of the ring in this match! Dare with another rough landing on the concrete floor and now Cage grabs Dare by the hair and begins BASHING HIS HEAD INTO THE FLOOR!
Storm: Dare's head is making a sickening sound as his flesh is repeatedly SLAMMED into the concrete!
Deal: Cage pulls Dare off the floor and now he whips him HEAD FIRST into a nearby weight rack! Dare hits the ground and now Cage grabs a DUMBBELL and goes to BRAIN Dare with it …. Dare moves and Cage slams the dumbbell into the ground!
Storm: Cage stands up and turns to face Dare …. Dare grabs him and throws Cage HEAD FIRST INTO THE MIRROR BY THE WEIGHT RACK!
Deal: The mirror SHATTERS and shards of broken glass are everywhere! The Saint pulls out his cellphone and takes pictures as he's clearly documenting this so he can get reimbursed by RAGE for the damage!
Storm: Cage stands up and there is a HUGE gash on his head from where it hit the mirror! Blood is pouring down his face and it didn't take long for blood to spill tonight in the Fear Factory!
Deal: Dare picks up a glass shard and SLASHES Cage across the back with it! That opens up a huge gash on his back and Cage howls in pain! He drops to his knees and grabs a glass shard himself. Dare moves in on him and Cage STABS Dare in the foot with the glass shard! Now Dare howls like a wounded animal as these two are SLICING AND STABBING each other like maniacs and we’re barely five minutes into the Fear Factory!
Storm: We knew it would be bloody but I didn’t think the blood would come THIS FAST! These two are out to MAIM each other!
Deal: Cage pulls the glass shard out of Dare’s foot and slashes him across the thigh with it! Cage goes to stand up but Dare grabs a dumbbell and SMASHES Cage in the back with it!
Storm: OUCH! That was right in the spine! I can feel Cage’s pain all the way here in New York! That was VICIOUS!
Deal: Cage drops to his knees and tries to get some distance between himself and Dare who runs up and boots Cage in the ribs! Cage rolls over clutching his stomach in pain and Dare has had the advantage most of the early going!
Storm: Dare looks over at the Saint who looks like he just texted a photo of the broken mirror to RAGE management and yells at him to pay attention! The Saint yells back until either one of them faces their fear he doesn't have shit to do and that he should pay attention to Cage instead of him!
Deal: Dare demands to know how is he supposed to face his fear when he doesn’t know where he’s supposed to face it! The Saint yells back that it will happen when it happens and to stop bitching and start fighting!
Storm: Dare did not like that answer!
Deal: Dare does not like when anyone talks back to him! When you call yourself the Messiah of wrestling you think everyone is beneath you! Dare is still carrying that dumbbell and turns back to face Cage who is slowly getting up. Dare charges at Cage and goes to PUNCH HIM WITH THE DUMBBELL …. CAGE.PICKS UP A BENCH AND USES IT AS A SHIELD TO BLOCK THE PUNCH!
Storm: Dare's hand went into the bench with the weight of the dumbbell behind it! He drops the dumbbell and howls in pain as he might have injured his hand! Dare angrily turns towards Cage who grabs Dare by the head and SLAMS his face on the workout bench!
Deal: Dare is rocked and now Cage leaps up on the workout bench and now leaps towards Dare with a HURRICANRANA! OH MY GOD!
Storm: Great move by Cage as it sent Dare crashing into a nearby treadmill! Cage runs over and STOMPS Dare's head into the treadmill and that didn't sound good!
Deal: Cage now STANDS on Dare’s back while he is face down on the treadmill. Cage looks at the control panel and flips on the power switch ….. THE TREADMILL IS MOVING WHILE CAGE IS STANDING ON DARE’S BACK!
Storm: The treadmill is GRINDING Dare’s face while Cage remains on top of him ….. Cage CRANKS up the speed on the treadmill as it continues to grind Darel’s face! CAGE IS USING THE TREADMILL LIKE A BELT SANDER ON DARE’S FACE!
Deal: Cage continues to turn up the speed on the treadmill as Dare growls in pain! Dare is trying to get out of this and now he rolls his entire body onto the treadmill which shoots him off and causes Cage to go FACE FIRST into the control panel! He lands on the treadmill and is shot off of it like Dare was into a nearby wall!
Storm: Dare sits up and sees his reflection in a nearby mirror and sees his face is BRIGHT RED as Cage tried to take his skin off with the treadmill! There’s a huge cut on Dare’s forehead and blood is coming out of it as both men have already been busted open!
Deal: Dare looks at his wound in the mirror and he is FURIOUS! Cage tried to permanently disfigure him with the treadmill and Dare is not going to let that stand! He pulls Cage up by the throat and CHOKE SLAMS HIM ON THE TREADMILL!
Storm: The treadmill is now DESTROYED and unusable thanks to that Choke Slam and the Saint pulls out his cellphone and makes a call to RAYMOND CUCUMBER?
Saint: HEY CUCUMBER? IT’S THE SAINT! YEAH I KNOW I’M SUPPOSED TO BE REFFING THIS MATCH, BUT HAVE YOU SEEN THE MESS THEY’RE MAKING? THEY’RE TEARING SHIT UP LEFT AND RIGHT AND AT THIS RATE I MIGHT NOT HAVE A HOUSE LEFT WHEN THIS IS OVER! SO THAT FEE YOU HAD TO PAY TCW FOR THEM TO AGREE TO LET ME REF THIS MATCH? IT IS NOW DOUBLE! HEY, YOU KNEW MY SERVICES WOULDN’T BE CHEAP, SO IF YOU WANT ME TO CONTINUE TO STAND BACK WHILE THEY DESTROY MY HOME I JUST GOT BACK, YOU WILL PAY THE TAB AND THANK ME FOR IT! THERE’S NO NEED TO BE LIKE THAT, JUST PAY ME WHAT YOU OWE AND WE’LL BE GOOD! I KNEW YOU’D COME AROUND! PLEASURE DOING BUSINESS WITH YOU!
Deal: Dare overheard the Saint call Cucumber and he isn’t happy about him making calls while he’s reffing his match!
Dare: WHAT THE HELL ARE YOU DOING? WHY ARE YOU CALLING CUCUMBER WHEN YOU’RE SUPPOSED TO BE REFFING MY MATCH! WHAT IS WRONG WITH YOU!
Saint: DON’T YOU WORRY ABOUT WHAT I’M DOING, WORRY ABOUT WHAT YOU SHOULD BE DOING BECAUSE WHAT I DO IS MY BUSINESS, NOT YOURS!
Deal: Dare is LIVID at the Saint and is literally SEETHING as he turns back towards Cage who is trying to get out of the wreckage of the treadmill. He gets to his feet and Dare lifts him up for a SUPLEX INTO THE WALL! That cracked some of the plaster and you can see the look on the Saint’s face as he clearly is going to demand more money from RAGE after this!
Storm: I don’t know how much money they had to offer the Saint AND TCW for him to agree to ref this match, but I’m sure it was a LOT!
Deal: Dare pulls Cage up and tries to whip him into the wall again, but Cage reverses it and sends Dare FACE FIRST into the wall and that causes more damage! The Saint is heard saying off to the side that RAGE is going to go bankrupt paying off all this damage as Cage grabs Dare as he steps away from the wall and drills him with a big right! That knocks Dare towards the gym doors and now Cage uses Dare’s head to SMASH OPEN the doors and boots Dare out into the hallway!
Storm: They’re now free to go anywhere in the Cathedral and there’s no telling what damage they might do! Cage runs over and drives a big elbow into the back of Dare’s head and that knocks him to the floor! Cage runs towards him and hits Dare with a MASSIVE DOUBLE STOMP TO THE BACK!
Deal: Cage rolls Dare over and tries to go for the cover and the Saint has to tell him he needs to face his fear first. Cage asks when is that supposed to happen and the Saint tells Cage it will happen when it happens and he’s tired of answering questions! Cage turns towards Dare who reaches up and GOUGES Cage in the eyes! That slows him down and now Dare grabs Cage and throws him into a nearby elevator!
Storm: The Cathedral has elevators? I didn’t know that! This place is more massive than I thought!
Deal: Dare follows Cage in and tackles Cage against the wall! The elevator door shuts behind them and now it’s just Dare and Cage inside the elevator!
Storm: The Saint is still in the basement and now has to catch up to Dare and Cage! We now get the camera view inside the elevator as Dare is beating down Cage!
Deal: Dare SLAMS Cage’s head against the elevator wall and Cage slumps to the ground! Dare knees him in the face and blood from Cage’s open wound SPLATTERS all over the elevator!
Storm: Some of it got on the elevator camera lens! Damn that went everywhere!
Deal: Dare is BRUTALIZING Cage inside the elevator as being in a confined space with Daniel Dare is not anyplace you want to be, not even one of the toughest men in the wrestling industry in Cage!
Storm: Dare is going off on Cage with rights and lefts and is BERATING Cage as he does! He’s telling Cage he should have never come back to RAGE and he is going to cripple him while his family watches!
Deal: Dare is beating Cage to a pulp inside the elevator and Cage may be OUT! Dare sees Cage is defenseless and now holds up his hand! We all know what that means as Dare goes for the TESTICLE SQUEEZE ….
Storm: What the hell! The lights in the elevator WENT OFF! It’s PITCH BLACK IN THERE!
Deal: What the hell is going on! We can hear Dare screaming to turn the lights back on so he can finish beating down Cage, but we can’t see him …. The elevator lights up again and WHAT IS THAT!
Storm: I don’t know it looks like a video of some abandoned building …. Wait a second, that's RAGE HEADQUARTERS! The windows are boarded up and the doors are chained and padlocked! WHAT THE HELL IS THIS!
Voice: WHAT YOU ARE LOOKING IS ALL THAT’S LEFT OF THE WRESTLING PROMOTION KNOWN AS RAGE! WHAT WAS ONCE A PROUD AND THRIVING COMPANY THAT EMPLOYED THE BEST WRESTLERS IN THE WORLD IS NOW NOTHING, BUT A MEMORY AS THE COMPANY WAS FORCED TO CLOSE IT’S DOORS FOREVER AFTER DANIEL DARE LOST THE RAGE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP TO CAGE!
INTEREST IN THE COMPANY PLUMMETED OVERNIGHT, SUBSCRIPTIONS TO ALL RAGE STREAMING SERVICES WERE CANCELED, TICKET SALES CRASHED, MERCHANDISE DIDN’T SELL AND FANS STOPPED WATCHING ENTIRELY OVERNIGHT!
SHORTLY AFTER, ONE WRESTLING PROMOTION AFTER ANOTHER WAS FORCED TO CLOSE IT’S DOORS FOREVER AS WRESTLING DIED THE NIGHT THE MESSIAH LOST!
Storm: WHAT WAS THAT!
Deal: I don’t know, but that was INSANE! It was some sort of apocalyptic vision of the future of the wrestling industry should Dare lose this match!
Voice: DANIEL DARE HAS FACED HIS FEAR!
Deal: The lights in the elevator come back on and we see Dare balled up in the corner in the fetal position rocking back and forth saying “MAKE IT STOP!” Dare’s fear is that the wrestling industry will be no more if he loses to Cage! He’s now faced it and he can now go for the win!
Storm: The elevator finally reaches the next floor and the doors open. Dare quickly gets off the elevator and turns to curse it out saying it should go back to hell where it belongs! He looks over his shoulder and sees the Saint standing just down the hallway who is waiting impatiently for Dare and Cage to resume fighting.
Saint: CONGRATULATIONS YOU FACED YOUR FEAR! NOW CAN WE TRY TO FINISH THIS MATCH WHILE WE’RE STILL IN 2025?
Dare: YOU WEREN’T ON THE ELEVATOR! HOW THE HELL DID YOU GET UP HERE SO FAST?
Saint: SECRET PASSAGES, THEY’RE ALL OVER THE PLACE, REMEMBER?
Dare: OH YES, THE SECRET PASSAGES! I ALWAYS LOVED THOSE. DID YOU USE THE ONE IN THE SOUTHEAST CORNER?
Saint: OF COURSE I DID. IT’S THE QUICKEST WAY HERE FROM THE BASEMENT.
Dare: I ALWAYS LOVED THAT PASSAGE, MADE MOVING AROUND THIS PLACE SO MUCH EASIER.
Saint: IT’S ONE OF MY FAVORITE THINGS ABOUT THE CATHEDRAL. BY THE WAY YOU MAY WANT TO LOOK OUT.
Dare: LOOK OUT? LOOK OUT FOR WHAT ….
Deal: CAGE EXPLODES OUT OF THE ELEVATOR AND TACKLES DARE INTO A NEARBY TABLE! A vase that was on the table falls off and shatters on the floor!
Cage: OH SHIT! I AM SO SORRY ABOUT THAT!
Saint: DON’T BE! THAT IS A VASE DARE LEFT BEHIND WHEN I KICKED THE SALVATION CHURCH OUT OF HERE! IT’S EXPENSIVE AS HELL BUT IS ALSO AN EYESORE SO YOU DID ME A FAVOR?
Dare: IS THAT MY VASE FROM THE MING DYNASTY FROM CHINA? I WAS WONDERING WHERE I LEFT THAT! IT’S A PRICELESS ANTIQUE!
Saint: NOT ANYMORE!
Dare: CAGE YOU BASTARD! YOU OWE ME A MILLION DOLLARS!
Cage: I THOUGHT YOU SAID IT WAS PRICLESS!
Dare: I JUST PUT A PRICE ON IT AND IT’S A MILLION DOLLARS!
Cage: GOOD LUCK GETTING IT FROM ME!
Deal: Dare explodes into a blind rage and TACKLES Cage to the floor! Dare POUNDS him in the head with a Double Axe Handle, but now Cage MULE KICKS Dare off of him and sends Dare HEAD FIRST down a nearby stairwell! Dare is sprawled out on a landing several steps down and now Cage HURLS himself over the railing and lands on Dare with a SPLASH!
Storm: HOLY SHIT! Cage damn near hurled himself to his death, but fortunately for him he landed on Dare! Blood splattered all over the wall and the Saint is going to have a hell of a time cleaning this up when this match is over!
Deal: You couldn’t pay me enough to help clean up this mess! Cage goes to cover Dare, but quickly stops as he remembers he still hasn’t faced his fear! He pulls Dare up and looks like he is setting him up for the THUNDER CAGE …. Dare blocks it and catches Cage with a HEAD BUTT! That slows Cage down and now Dare lifts Cage up and POWER BOMBS CAGE OFF THE STAIRWAY TO THE FLOOR BELOW!
Storm: Fortunately for Cage there was a table at the bottom of the stairway to break his fall and I say fortunately with a heavy dose of Silverstarian sarcasm because Cage is in a heap!
Deal: I don’t know WHY there would be a table at the bottom of a stairwell, but knowing the Saint he put it there hoping something like this would happen! Dare moves down the stairs as quickly as he can and throws himself on top of Cage for the cover! Now the Saint can count and we get 1 …. 2 …. CAGE KICKS OUT!
Storm: Cage survived that brutal fall from the stairwell to the floor below that sent him through the table, but that is not something you want to try to survive more than once! And Cage has to hope he can face his fear soon because right now he is at a distinct disadvantage in this match!
Deal: Dare wanted that pin, but now he knows he can tee off on Cage and doesn’t have to worry about suffering a pin or being made to tap out as Cage still needs to face his fear. Dare pulls Cage up and heaves him into the Saint’s living room! Cage gets up and Dare sends him HEAD FIRST INTO THE SAINT’S LARGE SCREEN TELEVISION!
Storm: The Saint puts his hand over his eyes and starts shaking his head, muttering to himself why the hell did I agree to this and that Cucumber owes him big time!
Deal: Cage is laid out on the floor and now Dare tries to PUSH THE LARGE SCREEN TELEVISION ON TOP OF CAGE …. CAGE MOVES AND THE TELEVISION CRASHES ON THE FLOOR!
Storm: The Saint throws his hands up and says to himself I know what I’m demanding RAGE buy for me when this is over! Cage is back to his feet and Dare charges at him …. Cage ducks down and FLIPS DARE OVER WITH A BIG BACK BODY DROP THROUGH THE SAINT’S COFFEE TABLE!
Deal: The coffee table EXPLODED as soon as Dare crashed through it and the Saint is looking down at him as Dare lays in the wreckage of the coffee table!
Saint: YOU KNOW WHAT? I HATED THAT DAMN THING! YOU DID ME A FAVOR! BUT YOU STILL OWE ME A NEW TELEVISION!
Cage: PUT IT ON MY TAB!
Deal: Cage sees Dare laying in a heap as he tries to get out of the mess that was once the Saint’s coffee table. Cage goes to move in on him …. THE FLOOR OPENS UP UNDERNEATH CAGE AND HE FALLS INTO IT! WHAT THE HELL WAS THAT!
Storm: A TRAP DOOR! IT WAS A TRAP DOOR! WHAT KIND OF LUNATIC HAS A TRAP DOOR IN THEIR LIVING ROOM!
Deal: YOU KNOW WHOSE HOUSE THEY’RE FIGHTING IN RIGHT?
Storm: OH YEAH THE SAINT’S! I forgot about that for a second.
Deal: I’m sure you did, but let’s focus on the fact that a trap door opened up underneath Cage and sucked him deep into the bowels of the Cathedral! We have NO IDEA where the hell Cage just went to …. Wait, I see him!
Storm: I do too! Cage seems to be in a small room SOMEWHERE in the Cathedral, but we don’t know where that room is!
Deal: Cage looks around trying to find a way out but there doesn’t seem to be an exit …. What the hell, the WALLS ARE CLOSING IN!
Storm: The room is SHRINKING and Cage is trapped with nowhere to go! Cage frantically tries to find a way out …. There’s a video playing on the ceiling above! WHAT IS THIS!
Deal: It’s a video of Cage’s wife Meg and his children Rowan and Liz! They are sitting around a table with an open space for Cage and crying how he left them behind because he cared more about RAGE and beating Daniel Dare than them!
Storm: Cage is locked on this video as now it shows him as a young child after the passing of his sister, talking about how alone he feels without her, and how he became a ghost to his parents as he left them feeling alone as well!
Deal: Now we’re hearing a voice …. It’s the doctor telling him he has a brain tumor and Cage debating treatment for it!
Storm: Now it’s him snapping out of it and saying he will do it after he fights Dare because he refuses to leave the people he cares about alone!
Deal: The voice overs stop and the video shuts off as the walls continue to close in on Cage! He continues to look for a way out, but there is none as the walls are about to FLATTEN HIM ….
Storm: Another trap door opens up underneath and Cage SLIDES out of the room just as the walls were about to close around him!
Deal: Cage looks around, panicked and sweating, trying to make sense of what just happened!
Voice: CAGE HAS FACED HIS FEAR!
Deal: It was his FEAR! CAGE FACED HIS FEAR! Both men have faced their fear and now the Fear Factory is ON!
Storm: Cage exhales a sigh of relief and now tries to navigate his way back to Dare inside the Cathedral!
Deal: Cage is making his way down a hallway of sorts and comes across a door. He kicks it open and goes through where he finds himself standing in front of Dare again! Where the hell did that first trap door take him and how he did end up back here so fast!
Storm: It has to be one of those secret passages the Saint mentioned earlier!
Deal: It has to be because no other explanation makes sense! Both Cage and Dare, bloodied, bruised and still itching to wage war with each have both faced their fears and now the Fear Factory is in full swing!
Storm: The Saint is standing at the end of the hallway watching Cage and Dare stare each other down and he actually looks pleased!
Saint: YOU HAVE BOTH FACED YOUR FEARS NOW THIS IS ANYONE’S MATCH TO WIN! NOW STOP STANDING AROUND AND LET’S DO THIS ALREADY!
Deal: Neither Cage or Dare have to be told twice as just like they did at the start of the match they charge at each other and start beating the hell out of each other! Dare grabs a nearby chair and SMASHES Cage with it! Cage responds by grabbing a painting off the wall and SMASHING IT over Dare’s head!
Storm: They are throwing each other into the wall of the hallway as they continue to batter each other senseless! Dare throws Cage through a door and he ends up in the first floor bathroom! Dare follows him in and throws Cage into the bathtub! He has his hands around Cage’s throat and is CHOKING HIM while Cage claws at his face to break free!
Deal: Dare sees the faucet and turns it on and now water is filling the bathtub! Dare tries to shove Cage’s head under the faucet like he’s trying to WATERBOARD HIM!
Storm: Worse than that I think Dare is trying to DROWN HIM! The tub is filling with water around Cage’s head and Dare has Cage’s head UNDER WATER! DARE IS TRYING TO DROWN CAGE!
Deal: I know this is a no rules match, but I don’t think that includes DROWNING your opponent! Cage is under water trying to fight out but he can’t get his head above water! The Saint has seen enough and is now trying to PULL Dare off of Cage! Dare is REFUSING to let go as he is trying to put Cage away LITERALLY!
Storm: The Saint has his arm around Dare’s neck trying to pull him away from Cage as he says killing your opponent isn’t part of the deal and he’s not going to have someone die in his home!
Deal: The Saint FINALLY pries Dare off of Cage and shoves him back so he can check on him! Cage isn’t moving as his head was under water for a long time! The Saint is checking his pulse and he turns white as a ghost! He says Cage isn’t breathing …. The Saint says Cage is …. He can’t finish his thought ….
Storm: The Saint says Cage is DEAD! Daniel Dare drowned Cage and KILLED HIM!
Deal: NO! NO! This can’t be happening! This has gone too far! It has gone TOO DAMN FAR!
Storm: The Saint looks at Dare who seems totally unbothered by this! He doesn’t care that he just DROWNED CAGE and KILLED HIM!
Deal: The Saint looks up at Dare with pure ANGER in his eyes and begins screaming in his face! He’s screaming that Dare took things too far and now Cage is dead in his bathtub!
Storm: I can’t believe what I’m seeing here! Dare just KILLED CAGE! HE KILLED HIM!
Deal: Cage has been accused of having a death wish in the past, but I don’t think this is what he had in mind! The Saint exits the bathroom saying he needs to call the authorities while Dare looks unconcerned and somewhat PROUD of what he did!
Storm: How can he be proud of THAT! He just killed a man! This is SICK!
Deal: Dare turns his back to the body of Cage and yells at the Saint that he’s not going to help him clean up the body!
Storm: What is wrong with him! That is MESSED UP!
Deal: Dare is now CACKLING HYSTERICALLY as he says this means he wins …. CAGE IS RISING FROM THE BATH TUB! WHAT THE HELL!
Storm: OH MY GOD! CAGE IS A ZOMBIE NOW AND HE’S HUNGRY FOR HUMAN FLESH!
Deal: HE’S NOT A ZOMBIE! HE’S ALSO NOT DEAD! But just like a HORROR MOVIE VILLAIN who won’t stay dead when you thought he was done, I'm going with Jason Voorhees of Friday The 13th when he rises out of Crystal Lake, Cage steps out of the bathtub and now is walking towards Dare!
Storm: Cage looks POSSESSED right now! I’m scared!
Deal: Silence you big baby! Dare still thinks Cage is done for and he has no idea that Cage is ALIVE and on his feet! Dare is still cackling like a hyena to himself as Cage grabs him and spins Dare around to face him!
Storm: Dare’s jaw hits the floor as he can’t believe Cage is alive …. CAGE TACKLES DARE AND BEGINS WHALING ON HIM!
Deal: Dare is trying to cover up but Cage has gone FULLY FERAL as he pummels Dare like a madman! A few minutes ago we thought Cage was DEAD and now he’s beating the shit out of Dare which begs the question was that a RUSE between him and the Saint to fool Dare!
Storm: I don’t know and I doubt either of them will admit to it, but it sure smells that way to me!
Deal: It doesn’t matter now as Cage is PUMMELING Dare! He pulls Dare off the floor and throws him HEAD FIRST INTO THE TOILET! Cage puts Dare’s head on the toilet seat and begins SLAMMING THE LID UP AND DOWN ON IT! He now sticks Dare’s head into the toilet and FLUSHES IT ON HIM! I hope for Dare’s sake that the toilet was empty!
Storm: Cage pulls Dare up and hurls him into the hallway and Dare slams into the wall! Dare bounces back towards Cage who drops him with a FACE SLAM! Cage covers him and gets 1 …. 2 …. DARE KICKS OUT!
Deal: That is Cage’s first attempt at a pinfall after facing his fear, and now it’s all about who can put the other away! Cage grabs Dare by the hair and throws him head first into the kitchen! Dare slams into the dishwasher and Cage runs towards him with a RUNNING KNEE …. DARE MOVES AND CAGE CRASHES INTO THE DISHWASHER!
Storm: Dare opens up the dishwasher while Cage clutches his knee! Dare grabs a plate and SMASHES it over Cage’s head! Cage staggers as Dare grabs a broken piece from the plate he just destroyed and CUTS Cage across the stomach!
Deal: Cage doubles over as that cut deep, now Dare grabs Cage by the leg and places it across the open dishwasher …. DARE SLAMS IT SHUT ON CAGE’S LEG! Cage hits the ground writhing in pain and now Dare picks him up for a DEATH VALLEY DRIVER ON THE KITCHEN COUNTER!
Storm: Cage rolls off to the floor and now Dare covers him! 1 …. 2 …. CAGE KICKS OUT! Dare yells at the Saint saying it was a slow count and the Saint tells Dare maybe if he didn’t move in slow motion he might have gotten the pin!
Deal: Dare is known for trying to intimidate the officials but he isn’t going to intimidate the Saint. That isn’t going to stop him from arguing though and he is making his point known loudly!
Storm: The Saint is making his point just as loudly as these two were MADE to argue with each other!
Deal: The Saint isn’t having it with Dare and says if he wants another round with him they can set a time and place in 2026 but for now he needs to focus on Cage! Dare angrily turns around to face Dare …. CAGE SMASHES HIM OVER THE HEAD WITH A BLENDER!
Storm: Dare DROPS like he was shot as Cage BRAINED him with that blender! Glass is everywhere and I think some of it is wedged in Dare’s skull! Cage moves in, hobbling on one leg and PULLS himself up on the kitchen counter! He stands over Dare and LEAPS OFF FOR AN ELBOW SMASH!
Deal: I don’t know if he leaped off or fell off because his weakened leg couldn’t support his weight! Either way he pulled it off and Cage covers him again! 1 …. 2 …. DARE KICKS OUT!
Storm: Close call for Dare as Cage nearly got him! Dare stands up and Cage drills him with an upper cut! Another one and Dare is reeling! Cage goes to follow up but Dare lashes out with a kick to Cage’s wounded knee and Cage drops like a rock!
Deal: Dare drags Cage towards the dining room pummeling him as he does! Dare picks up Cage and SLAMS Cage on top of the dining room table! Dare climbs up on the dining room table and lifts Cage up for a MESSIANIC PILEDRIVER THROUGH THE DINING ROOM TABLE! HOLY SHIT!
Storm: That table isn’t like the ones you see at a RAGE arena, this a THICK TABLE and dare just obliterated it with Cage’s head!
Deal: Cage is writhing around in pain like a fish out of water, holding his neck which Dare tweaked earlier in the match! Dare now covers Cage and here’s the count! 1 …. 2 …. CAGE KICKS OUT IN TIME!
Storm: Dare can’t believe he didn’t get it! Dare pulls Cage up and prepares for a POWER BOMB …. Cage BACK FLIPS him over and Dare lands on debris from the broken table! Cage now wraps his left arm around Dare’s neck and begins PUMMELING him on the top of his skull with his right!
Deal: Cage is POUNDING those shards of glass from the blender stuck in Dare’s head deeper into his flesh and blood is streaming down his face! Dare reaches back and JAMS his thumb into Cage’s eye and Cage lets go! He stands up and Dare gets back to his feet. Dare moves towards him and Cage quickly responds with a SUPER KICK! It sends Dare’s head into the wall and he hits the floor! Cage covers him and gets 1 …. 2 …. DARE KICKS OUT IN TIME!
Storm: Another close call for Dare, but he’s still alive! Cage can’t believe he didn’t get it and goes to follow up, but Dare catches him with a big right hook! Cage fires back and now they are brawling down the main hallway of the Cathedral!
Deal: The punches are flying fast and furious …. Wait a second there’s that room the Saint was talking about earlier!
Storm: The one he said they are not allowed to enter or bad things would happen?
Deal: That’s the one! It has a big KEEP OUT sign plastered on it and Cage and Dare are fighting right towards it! The Saint is telling them to avoid that room or they will both be sorry, but good luck getting them to listen while they are beating the shit out of each other!
Storm: Cage nails Dare with a big right and that staggers Dare! He fires back and catches Cage in the jaw! That has Cage reeling but he quickly snaps out of it and TACKLES DARE INTO THE DOOR OF THE FORBIDDEN ROOM!
Deal: They literally busted open the door to that room and they both went flying inside! The Saint screams “NOW YOU DID IT!” and follows them inside! The Saint SLAMS the door shut and locks it behind him! He looks at them and yells “YOU DIDN’T LISTEN NOW YOU’RE GOING TO GET IT!
Storm: Who knows what that could mean! I’m looking around the room and I don’t see anything unusual except that it’s poorly lit. I don’t see the big deal ….
Deal: A large television at the end of the room lights up and a video starts to play! What the hell is this!
(Video of horror directors Rob Zombie and Uwe Boll plays on the screen.)
Narrator: TODAY AT THE ACADEMY FOR HORROR MOVIE GREATNESS, WE HONOR VISIONARY DIRECTOR UWE BOLL WITH THIS AWARD FOR LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT IN THE HORROR GENRE!
Cage: NOOOOOOOO! UWE BOLL SUCKS! MAKE IT STOP!
Narrator: WE ALSO HONOR ROB ZOMBIE WITH THE AWARD FOR THE GREATEST REBOOT OF A HORROR MOVIE FOR HIS VISIONARY REMAKE OF HALLOWEEN!
Cage: THIS IS TOO MUCH! TURN IT OFF RIGHT NOW!
Deal: Cage is LOSING HIS MIND as anyone who knows Cage knows he DESPISES Uwe Boll and he wanted to personally track down Rob Zombie and kick his ass for how he BUTCHERED the Halloween remake! Seeing this has to be TORTURE for Cage!
Storm: That video stops and now one starts playing of Daniel Dare dressed like ELVIS at a Karaoke contest …. SINGING?
*Dare on video: MY HEART WILL GO OOOOOOOOOOOONNNNNNNN!
Deal: Dear God it’s a video of Dare singing a CELINE DION SONG! I will never will get this image out of my mind!
Dare: THIS IS SLANDER! THIS IS AI GENERATED SLANDER! MUSIC IS NOISE AND I SURE AS HELL WOULD NEVER SING A CELINE DION SONG! TURN THIS OFF!
Deal: The Saint warned them not to go into this room! This is some sort twisted play on fears they both might have and it appears to be working as the Saint is engaging in EMOTIONAL CRUELTY towards both Cage and Dare!
Storm: They are both sweating profusely as this is clearly some form of torture by the Saint who set this room up just for them!
Deal: I guess he figured if they are going to fight in and destroy his house he is going to find a way to amuse himself in the process ….
(Another video plays and it shows Horror In The High Desert director Dutch Marich.)
Marich: Hi, Horror In The High Desert fans! It’s me, Dutch Marich, and I want to thank you all for enjoying the movies, especially the last one, Majesty. But I recently had an epiphany and realized I HATE making horror movies! So I am announcing I am officially CANCELLING Part Five of the Horror In The High Desert series and going back to my first love, making documentary movies about the greatest Olympic sport of all time …. CURLING!
Cage: NO! DAMN YOU SAINT! THIS ISN’T FUNNY! YOU’VE GONE TOO FAR …. I THINK I’M GOING TO BE SICK!
Deal: Cage is down on all fours DRY HEAVING as the idea of Horror In The High Desert Part Five not being made is too much for him to handle!
Storm: Now ANOTHER video is playing on the television! What else could we see!
Deal: It looks like a government official making a speech? What in the world is going on!
Government official: Today, for the first time in history, the House Of Representatives UNANIMOUSLY voted to make the production, distribution and consumption of pineapple pizza ILLEGAL! The bill immediately went to the Senate where it passed UNANIMOUSLY and then went to the President’s desk where he immediately signed it and then promised that anyone caught violating this federal law will immediately go to prison for LIFE!
Dare: THIS ISN’T FUNNY SAINT! PINEAPPLE PIZZA IS A GIFT FROM THE GODS AND I REFUSE TO LISTEN TO YOU SULLY IT’S GOOD NAME LIKE THIS!
Deal: Dare is HYPERVENTILATING as this video clearly didn’t sit well with him! A light flicks on near Dare and we see a PINEAPPLE PIZZA on a table waiting for him! Dare immediately rushes over to get himself a slice to calm his nerves! He grabs a slice and we hear a BUZZING SOUND …. The pineapple pizza is attached to an ELECTRO SHOCK MACHINE! Dare is being ZAPPED with electricity while he holds the slice but he STILL EATS IT! Damn this man loves his pineapple pizza!
Storm: Even while he’s being shocked with electricity! The Saint has always said enjoying pineapple pizza was a sign of mental illness and he may be on to something!
Deal: Dare finishes the slice and flips off the Saint when he’s done! Neither he or Cage are happy with him right now!
Cage: WHAT THE HELL IS WRONG WITH YOU SAINT! THIS IS TOO MUCH!
Dare: YOU ARE A SICK MAN SAINT! YOU HEAR ME? YOU ARE SICK?
Saint: YOU GUYS WANT SICK? I’LL GIVE YOU SICK!
Deal: The Saint has a box and pulls out what appears to be noise cancelling headphones? Why the hell is the Saint putting on noise cancelling headphones?
Storm: The Saint pulls what appears to be a remote out of his pocket. He points it towards something and clicks a button. MUSIC starts to play …. Oh God Saint you didn’t. PLEASE TELL ME YOU DIDN’T!
Music: I JUST WANT YOU FOR MY OWN …. MORE THAN YOU COULD EVER KNOW …. MAKE MY WISH COME TRUE …. ALL I WANT FOR CHRISTMAS IS YOU!
Deal: DAMN IT HE DID! The Saint is TORTURING Cage and Dare with the most annoying, obnoxious, overplayed holiday song, ALL I WANT FOR CHRISTMAS BY MARIAH CAREY! THIS IS INHUMAN!
Cage: SAINT YOU SON OF A BITCH! THIS IS DEPRAVED EVEN FOR YOU!
Dare: MUSIC IS NOISE AND THIS IS THE NOISIEST NOISE I’VE EVER HEARD! I HATE YOU SAINT!
Saint: WHAT’S THAT? I CAN’T HEAR EITHER OF YOU! DAMN THESE NOISE CANCELLING HEADPHONES WORK GREAT! THEY WERE EXPENSIVE, BUT WORTH EVERY PENNY!
Deal: Cage and Dare are both covering their ears screaming bloody murder and who can blame them as the Saint has piped in Mariah Carey’s GOD AWFUL Christmas song to torture them! This is sick! Twisted! And I think this violates the part in the United States Constitution that outlaws CRUEL AND UNUSUAL PUNISHMENT as NO ONE likes this song!
Storm: Speak for yourself, I think it’s kinda catchy! ALL I WANT FOR CHRISTMAS …. IS YOU!
Deal: YOU NEED HELP! Cage and Dare have their ears covered and are screaming at the Saint to turn the song off and of course the Saint decides to TURN UP THE VOLUME! Cage and Dare now go to the door and are trying to kick it open but the door is LOCKED!
Storm: They are demanding it be open and are kicking at the door trying to break it down! Cage and Dare now both lower their shoulders and BLAST into the door and it opens up! They both go spilling into the hallway and they both look RELIEVED to be out of that room!
Saint: CAGE! DANIEL DARE! YOU HAVE BOTH FACED YOUR FEARS! POORLY! BUT YOU FACED THEM! I HOPE YOU ENJOYED THE SHOW! HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA!
Deal: The Saint is laughing hysterically at what he just put Cage and Dare through and for the first time ever I think Cage and Dare agree with each other as neither of them found this funny! But they don’t have time to worry about that as there is still a match to be won and now the fists start flying AGAIN!
Storm: They are fighting down the hallway and are battering each other against the wall! They have beaten each other half to death this entire time and they still have a lot of fight in them!
Deal: Cage and Dare continue to batter each other and they are making their way towards a GLASS DOOR! Cage and Dare are moving at WARP SPEED as they pummel each other and THEY THROW EACH OTHER THROUGH THE GLASS DOOR! OH MY GOD!
Storm: THAT WAS MESSED UP! These two were already bloody head to toe and now they just sliced each other open even more! There is a pool of blood forming beneath both of them and even more glass stuck in their bodies! How much further are they going to push each other!
Deal: As far as they have to! That’s how far they will push each other! Both men are pushing themselves up and we see they are on the patio that leads to the Cathedral’s backyard! They are now OUTSIDE and will you look at that? IT’S SNOWING! They are outside in the snow and there is a GIANT CHRISTMAS TREE in the back yard with CHRISTMAS GIFTS underneath it!
Storm: And look who’s standing in front of the tree …. It’s SAINTA CLAUS!
Deal: IT IS SAINTA CLAUS! The Saint has put on his Sainta Claus get up and is standing in front of the Christmas tree waving Cage and Dare towards him!
Saint: HO HO HO! MERRY CHRISTMAS TO YOU TWO! Despite the fact you both have turned my house in a war zone and will be paying through the nose to get it fixed, as the official provider of holiday greetings and seasons beatings, as the special referee of this all important match, I decided it was only right that I got each of you a very special CHRISTMAS GIFT! Dare, here is YOURS!
Deal: Sainta Claus hands Dare a box and he quickly opens it up …. EDNA! IT’S EDNA! The barbed wire baseball bat Dare has used on numerous victims over the years!
Saint: Enjoy the gift! If you don't, that's not my problem! Cage, here is YOURS!
Deal: Sainta Claus hands Cage his gift and he opens it up …. It’s a KENDO STICK wrapped with DUCT TAPE AND RAZOR BLADES!
Storm: Both Cage and Dare seem happy with their gifts which goes to show Sainta Claus is WAY BETTER than that fraud Santa Claus! That asshole always forgets the batteries!
Deal: Don’t get me started on that FAKE! But that’s for another day as after beating each other senseless throughout the Cathedral, Cage and Dare are now outside in the back yard, IN THE SNOW, bloodied and bruised with both of them holding a VERY DANGEROUS WEAPON in their hands! The blood pouring out of their numerous wounds is turning the snow beneath their feet bright red and here is a pool of blood around both men!
Saint: What are you two waiting for? You have your gifts, now FUCK EACH OTHER UP ALREADY!
Deal: They don’t need to be told twice as Cage and Dare are now DUELING with their weapons! Dare swings at Cage with Edna but he blocks it away with the Kendo Stick! Cage now swings at Dare who bats it away with Edna! These two are trying to MAIM each other permanently here in the backyard of the Cathedral!
Storm: And the snow is falling harder now! Both men are fighting the blood falling into their eyes and the snow blowing in their face! This match sure has had everything!
Deal: Dare and Cage continue to swing away at each other but are not able to land a shot! Cage takes a wild swing with the Kendo Stick but Dare ducks out of the way! Cage tries to get himself set but his feet slip in the snow and DARE SMASHES CAGE IN THE BACK WITH EDNA!
Storm: Cage HOWLS in agony as the barbed wire digs into his flesh! Dare takes Edna and is now GRINDING IT UP AND DOWN CAGE’S BACK! LOOK AT ALL THAT BLOOD!
Deal: Dare is taking chunks out of Cage’s back with Edna and there is a SICK, TWISTED SMILE ON DARE’S FACE! He is TORTURING CAGE and I THINK HE’S GETTING OFF ON IT!
Storm: Dare derives happiness from the misery of others and this is without question his HAPPY PLACE!
Deal: Cage grabs the Kendo Stick with both hands and takes a desperation swing backwards over his shoulders and gets Dare in the face with it! Cage now pulls the Kendo Stick forward and MY GOD! One of the razor blades got Dare on the side of his face and opened up a HUGE wound!
Storm: Dare recoils in pain and now Cage rushes at him and CROSS CHECKS Dare in the face with the Kendo Stick like a hockey player and Dare goes down! He’s trying to get up but is slipping on the snow and now Cage begins WHALING ON DARE WITH THE KENDO STICK!
Deal: Cage is GOING OFF on Dare and look at Cage’s face! He has gone totally SAVAGE! He may be here physically but mentally he is elsewhere as every facet of what makes Cage who he is and his humanity have taken leave from his mind and has been replaced by a bloodthirsty, ravenous ANIMAL!
Storm: It’s the zombie in him! You know how much he loves those zombie movies! He’s watched so many of them it’s turned him into one!
Deal: You know that’s not possible! Or I don’t think it is! Either way Cage is BATTERING Dare head to toe with that Kendo Stick and is opening a new one each time one of those razor blades makes contact with his flesh!
Storm: Dare tries to sit up and Cage BLASTS HIM OVER THE HEAD! Dare goes down and Cage goes for the cover! 1 …. 2 …. DARE KICKS OUT IN TIME!
Deal: Dare was able to kick out before the Saint counted to three, and did you notice each time the Saint’s hand slapped the snow, BLOOD came shooting up as everywhere these men go there is a pool of blood that follows them!
Storm: I saw that and that is the perfect way to describe this match! A never ending pool of blood! I’m surprised either of these men have any left!
Deal: Cage gets back to his feet and tries to reset as Dare is barely able to stand up! Cage moves towards Dare, Kendo Stick still in tow …. Dare grabs a handful of blood soaked snow and THROWS IT IN CAGE’S EYES! Cage is frantically wiping the snow out of his eyes …. Dare comes up from behind Cage with Edna and is TRYING TO FORCE IT INTO CAGE’S MOUTH!
Storm: Dare has a modified FULL NELSON on Cage and is using it to keep Edna in his mouth! Cage is trying to keep his mouth closed and the barbed wire is SLICING OPEN HIS LIPS!
Deal: Blood is now pouring out of Cage’s mouth and Cage is desperately trying to break out! Cage reaches his hands up and GRABS Edna! The barbed wire is cutting into his hands but he is FORCING Edna away from his mouth! Cage leans forward and now swings his head backwards into Dare’s face! He caught him on the nose and that stuns Dare! He does it again and Dare loses his grip!
Storm: Cage breaks free and turns to face Dare …. Dare raises Edna above his head and BRINGS IT DOWN VIOLENTLY ON CAGE’S HEAD! Cage hits the ground and now the blood is flowing like a river out of his head!
Deal: Dare is standing over Cage with a crazed look in his eyes and I feel like we just witnessed a horrific re-enactment of the scene from The Walking Dead where Negan killed Glen! Only Negan called his weapon Lucille and Dare is WAY MORE EVIL than Negan ever was!
Storm: Cage is down and he isn’t moving as Dare literally split his head open with Edna! A PERVERSE SMILE appears on Dare’s face and now he covers Cage! There is no way Cage kicks out of this!
Deal: The Saint counts and we get 1 …. 2 …. CAGE KICKS OUT! HE KICKED OUT! IT WAS AT THE LAST SECOND BUT DAMN IT HE KICKED OUT!
Storm: HOW! I THOUGHT HE WAS DONE! HOW DID HE KICK OUT!
Deal: Dare is asking himself the same question as he can’t believe Cage survived that! What a scene this is! Two of RAGE’s all time greats, battling it out in the back yard of another all time great, covered head to toe in their own blood as the Chicago snow falls around them!
Storm: The thing is only Dare is on his feet! Cage has next to nothing left and while Dare is beaten down himself, he still has more to give than Cage at this point! It’s going to take a miracle for Cage to pull this off!
Deal: Cage is trying to get to his feet and Dare raises his hand up! That means the TESTICLE SQUEEZE is coming as he wants to end this NOW! Dare charges in for the Testcicle Squeeze …. Cage BLOCKS IT and takes Dare to the ground with an arm bar! He sees the Kendo Stick nearby and places Dare’s hand on it …. CAGE STOMPS DARE’S HAND ON THE KENDO STICK!
Storm: One of the razor blades sliced open Dare’s hand! Cage just cut open his power hand, the one he uses for the Testicle Squeeze and that cut is SICKENING! There is blood everywhere!
Deal: That also snapped the Kendo Stick in half and now Cage’s weapon is useless! But he picks Dare up and delivers a FALCON ARROW on what’s left of it and the razor blades go into Dare’s back! Cage covers him and here’s the count! 1 …. 2 …. DARE KICKS OUT RIGHT BEFORE THREE!
Storm: Now I’m asking HOW DID DARE DO THAT! That would have put away most wrestlers easily!
Deal: Dare isn’t most wrestlers! Neither is Cage! And these men are giving everything they have in this WAR of a match! Cage can’t believe he didn’t get the three count there and seems to be asking himself what is it going to take to defeat Dare!
Storm: You can see his breath in the cold Chicago air as he tries to think of something, anything to put Dare down as nothing has worked so far!
Deal: Cage gets to his feet and again goes to try to put Dare away …. TESTICLE SQUEEZE! DARE HAS THE TESTICLE SQUEEZE ON CAGE! That’s the same hand that got sliced open by the razor blades on the Kendo Stick and blood is pouring out of Dare’s hand as he applies the hold but it seems to be working as Cage is in TORTUROUS PAIN!
Storm: The Saint is standing by Cage to see if he taps out, but Cage is refusing to give in! Dare is screaming at Cage to call it quits while his manhood is intact but Cage will not tap out!
Deal: Normally there would be ring ropes Cage could try to get to but they are fighting outside in the snow so Cage has nothing to turn to except whatever strength he has left! The problem is I don’t think he has much if any left!
Storm: Cage is hanging on, using the strongest part of his body to stay in the fight and that’s his HEART! Cage’s biggest strength throughout his career has always been his heart, but it’s also been his biggest weakness as it has led him to push him further than he should have! This is looking like one of those times!
Deal: The Saint continues to look over Cage to see if he’s going to tap and Cage is still refusing to give in! Dare is squeezing harder and harder and you can only imagine the pain Cage is in right now! Dare is telling the Saint to call the match but Cage screams at him not to even think about it because he’s not done!
Storm: This is PAINFUL to watch! Cage is refusing to give in but he looks to be fading! I think he’s fading!
Deal: HE IS! Cage looks like he is passing out as his eyes are rolling back in his head! He is losing consciousness and now the Saint raises Cage’s hand …. It falls! He raises it a second time and it FALLS AGAIN!
Storm: This isn’t looking good for Cage! One more time and it’s over!
Deal: Dare is screaming at the Saint to raise his hand again! He believes Cage is done and won’t respond! The Saint takes a deep breath and raises Cage’s hand a third time …. IT STAYS UP! CAGE’S HAND STAYS UP! DARE CAN’T BELIEVE IT! THE SAINT CAN’T BELIEVE! THESE FANS IN NEW YORK CAN’T BELIEVE IT! AND I SURE AS HELL CAN’T BELIEVE IT EITHER!
Storm: The fans here in New York City are on their feet cheering for Cage! They want him to keep fighting! They want him to take down Dare!
Fans: CAGE! CAGE! CAGE!
Deal: The sound of the fans chanting for Cage is being piped into the loud speaker system of the Cathedral and they can hear it in the back yard! Cage can hear it and is now pounding his hand on the ground trying to fire himself up as the fans continue to chant louder!
Storm: Cage is trying to WILL himself to overcome the UNGODLY PAIN he is feeling and fight out of the Testicle Squeeze that Dare has shown no signs of letting up on! In fact he’s only putting more pressure on!
Deal: I’ve never seen a more pained expression in my life than the one I see on Cage’s face right now! But I’ve also never seen a look of greater determination either! Cage is trying to force his way to his feet while Dare STILL has the Testicle Squeeze on!
Storm: He’s back on his feet! Cage has somehow forced his way to his feet!
Deal: Cage is back up and now he reaches down to Dare’s hand that has the Testicle Squeeze on and JAMS HIS THUMB INTO THE CUT ON HIS HAND! Remember that’s the hand Cage stomped into the Kendo Stick that got cut open by the razor blades! Now Cage is DIGGING his thumb into that wound and is RIPPING IT OPEN FURTHER!
Storm: Dare is HOWLING IN PAIN and blood is GUSHING out of the wound!
Deal: Cage continues to jam his thumb into the wound and DARE LETS GO! DARE LETS GO OF THE TESTICLE SQUEEZE …. THUNDER CAGE! CAGE GOT HIM WITH THE THUNDER CAGE!
Storm: DARE IS DOWN! HE’S DOWN AND HE ISN’T MOVING!
Deal: CAGE COVERS HIM! 1 …. 2 …. 3! CAGE GOT HIM! HE GOT HIM! CAGE IS THE NEW RAGE WORLD CHAMPION!
**DING**DING**DING**
Stock: LADIES AND GENTLEMEN! THE WINNER OF THE FEAR FACTORY …. AND THE NEW RAGE WORLD CHAMPION …. CAGE!
(Deafening pop from the fans. A video of the fans celebrating the win is projected onto a large screen by the Cathedral’s backyard with chants of CAGE! CAGE! CAGE! erupting again.)
Deal: CAGE HAS DONE IT! Cage has defeated Daniel Dare in what might be the SICKEST and BLOODIEST match I have ever seen but Cage defeats Daniel Dare and is now the NEW RAGE WORLD CHAMPION! HE DID IT!
Storm: What a match! WHAT A MATCH THIS WAS! It had everything you could possibly think of and more! These men threw everything they had at each other and gave us a match for the ages. But in the end Cage prevails and RAGE has a new world champion!
Deal: Dare is sitting in the snow, covered in blood and breathing heavily, taking in the sight of the Saint handing Cage the RAGE World Championship belt and raising his hand in victory!
Storm: Cage looks up at the video showing the fans celebrating back in New York City and raises the belt above his head in acknowledgement! The cheers get even louder as the fans get the ending they were hoping for, Cage is walking out as champion!
Deal: A feud between two of the biggest names in RAGE that has lasted for almost THREE YEARS comes to a head in a match I will never forget for as long as I live. The Saint has pulled out his cellphone and is telling the paramedics to come inside NOW as Dare, clearly in pain, is trying to stand and walk off but is having difficulty doing so while Cage COLLAPSES into the snow as the exhaustion finally overwhelms him!
Storm: Is Cage making SNOW ANGELS or are his arms and legs just moving because of the cold and pain?
Deal: I don’t know, but whatever it is Cage is making a snow angel with his own blood and it’s own way that seems like a fitting end to this match! The paramedics have made it to the back yard and immediately begin working on Cage and Dare as both of these men are going to need serious medical attention after this!
Storm: That’s not all who came out, look who else has joined us!
Deal: It’s the FREAKS ON PARADE! We haven’t seen them in forever! They have come out to the back yard and they have HUGE BOX OF FIRE WORKS! They start lighting them off and we have a Christmas fireworks display to end Year 22! Cage sees the fireworks and says something to the Saint!
Cage: I THOUGHT YOU SAID NOTHING FLAMMABLE!
Saint: I SAID NOTHING FLAMMABLE FOR YOU!
Cage: BASTARD! IT WAS ONE ROOM!
Saint: IT WAS A BIG ROOM!
Deal: The Saint and Cage continue to discuss the flammable items issue as the paramedics continue to work on him as well as Dare. The Freaks are filling the sky with fireworks and this is the perfect way to end 2025 in RAGE! Thank you all for watching Year 22 and we can’t wait to see all of you in 2026! Until then MERRY CHRISTMAS, HAPPY HOLIDAYS AND WE WILL SEE YOU NEXT YEAR!
(The ending credits roll with Cage being loaded onto a stretcher with the RAGE World Championship belt resting on his waist, Dare being wheeled out on a stretcher of his own and the Freaks On Parade continuing to set off fireworks while the Saint looks on.)
[Card]
RAGE Year 22 PPV
Tuesday, December 23rd, 2025
Madison Square Garden - New York, New York
Main Event
RAGE World Championship
-Live from The Saint's Cathedral in Chicago, Illinois on RAGE Vision!
-Fear Factory Match
Special Guest Referee: The Saint
Daniel Dare (champion) vs. Cage
RAGE Bare Knuckles Championship
The Bootslut (champion) w/ Filthy Phil vs. Monster Big Tel
RAGE Scientific Showcase Championship
Doug Devens (champion) w/ Thomas Gordon vs. Nightwalker
RAGE High Stakes Championship
Scott Grayse (champion) vs. Doug Devens w/ Thomas Gordon
RAGE Gauntlet Tag Team Championships
Thee Storm (Lady Giant and Crazy Jenna) (champions) vs. Action Jay Jackson and Gemini w/ Homeless Don
One-on-One Match
-Paid for by Richard Mason
-Live from Saudi Arabia on RAGE Vision!
Steve Hogar vs. Kip Kutler
Loser Leaves RAGE Match
-Handicapped Match
Harvey Adams vs. Sweet FA and Tuppence Banglarron w/ Filthy Phil
Double Jeopardy Prize Steel Cage Match
-Climb the cage - somehow figure out a way to win the briefcase hanging from the rafters to claim the Double Jeopardy prize!
Participants:
Joe Mills
Dana Czech
Monster Big Pat
Monster Big Dave
Monster Big Hamish
Kristian Bane
Harmony Hardin
Sin
Biz MacTavish
Cora
Kristial Ball
Bart the Florida Man
LaPercell Daisy
Dan the Baptist
Lucy
Bobby Bastard
Harold Hartley
Malaboo Dreamstone
Alice Killjoy
Dolly Killjoy
Fifteen
Reginald Van Newton
Shannan Hicks
[Content]
Deal: We are kicking things off here at Year 22 with the Double Jeopardy Cage match! 23 RAGE superstars will be competing inside of this cage to claim the prize that is inside a briefcase that is suspended above the ring! The object is to climb the cage and claim the briefcase and whoever is able to grab it and win the Double Jeopardy prize, it will grant whoever wins it the ability to restart ANY MATCH ONE TIME and there is NO EXPIRATION DATE on this prize!
Storm: That’s a TRUE LEGEND of a prize, almost as good as waking up on Christmas morning and finding Santa Claus left you a Buddy Meyers bath bomb and a super sized box of Corn Flakes under your tree! Neil Puller and his Ricker Fed crap has nothing to do with this!
Deal: Yeah, sure let’s go with that! There is a verifiable WHO’S WHO of RAGE competing in this match. I mean look at all these WORLD CLASS SUPERSTARS competing in this match!
Joe Mills
Dana Czech
Monster Big Pat
Monster Big Dave
Monster Big Hamish
Kristian Bane
Harmony Hardin
Sin
Biz MacTavish
Cora
Kristal Ball
Bart the Florida Man
LaPercell Daisy
Dan the Baptist
Lucy
Bobby Bastard
Harold Hartley
Malaboo Dreamstone
Alice Killjoy
Dolly Killjoy
Fifteen
Reginald Van Newton
Shannan Hicks
Storm: That’s a hell of a list! A total VIP contingent of RAGE AND PRO WRESTLING!
Deal: Every wrestler in RAGE is a VIP of this business! That’s what makes us RAGE!
Stock: LADIES AND BLOODY GENTLEMEN! UP NEXT IS THE DOUBLE BLOODY JEOPARDY CAGE MATCH! THE DOUBLE JEOPARDY PRIZE IS INSIDE A BLOODY BRIEFCASE SUSPENDED FROM THE RAFTERS ABOVE THE RING! THE FIRST PERSON TO CLIMB THE BLOODY CAGE AND GRAB THE BRIEFCASE WILL WIN THE DOUBLE JEOPARDY PRIZE WHICH WILL ALLOW THE HOLDER TO RESTART ONE BLOODY MATCH ANY TIME AT A TIME AND PLACE OF THEIR BLOODY CHOOSING AND THERE IS NO BLOODY EXPIRATION DATE ON THIS PRIZE!
NOW THAT WE GOT THAT OUT OF THE BLOODY WAY LET’S MEET THE BLOODY COMPETITORS!
JOE MILLS
DANA CZECH
MONSTER BIG PAT
MONSTER BIG DAVE
MONSTER BIG HAMISH
KRISTIAN BANE
HARMONY HARDIN
SIN
BIZ MACTAVISH
CORA
KRISTAL BALL
BART THE FLORIDA MAN
LAPERCELL DAISY
DAN THE BAPTIST
LUCY
BOBBY BASTARD
HAROLD HARTLEY
MALABOO DREAMSTONE
ALICE KILLJOY
DOLLY KILLJOY
FIFTEEN
REGINALD VAN NEWTON
AND SHANNAN BLOODY HICKS!
Deal: We are just moments away from this very important match! But now that the wrestlers are inside the cage I notice we are short a few wrestlers as Kristal Ball is nowhere to be found! What is going on with that?
Storm: I don’t know why she wouldn’t be here, but Ball is apparently running late or totally forgot about the match and I doubt she forgot!
Deal: I doubt that too! I also don’t see Harold Hartley either! He was listed as one of the favorites in Las Vegas to win this, but he’s not here either! What is going on?
Storm: Hartley never runs late, I hope nothing happened to him! Same goes for Kristal Ball! What is going on here!?
Deal: That’s two people missing from this match and we have no idea what happened to them! We’ll have to find out later as right now this match is about to start with the 21 wrestlers who did make it to the cage!
**DING**DING**
Deal: Here we go and immediately we have wrestlers going towards the cage wall! Bart the Florida Man makes a quick move to get towards the briefcase, but Monster Big Hamish grabs him off the cage wall and CHOKE SLAMS him to the mat!
Storm: Harmony Hardin is on the top turnbuckle trying to get up the cage but Fifteen comes underneath her and POWER BOMBS Hardin to the mat!
Deal: RVN now runs up and STOMPS Hardin in the head! He calls her a DEFECT for thinking she could claim a prize meant for either him or Fifteen!
Storm: Cora turns and spins. She wipes out both of the Killjoys with a FLYING BODY BLOCK! Cora now turns towards the cage and starts to climb but is quickly cut off by Lucy who grabs her by the shoulder and yanks her back down!
Deal: Lucy tries to climb the cage wall, but Bobby grabs her by the ankle and roughly pulls Lucy off the wall! Lucy angrily shoves him and the former couple are having words with each other, but here comes DTB from behind with a DOUBLE AXE HANDLE to Bobby!
Storm: Monsters Big Dave and Big Pat are slugging it out with Mills and Czech as they all are preventing each other from getting onto the cage! The Double Jeopardy prize is dangling from the rafters waiting for someone to climb up and grab it but that is going to be a tough task for whoever pulls it off!
Deal: Shannan Hicks has LaPecell Daisy above his head and PRESS SLAMS her into the cage! He now flexes his muscles in celebration and screams at everyone in the cage!
Hicks: Y’ALL BETTER GET OUT OF MAHHH WAY BECAUSE IMMA WINNING THIS ONE, DADDY!
Storm: Nice to see Hicks is as confident as ever, but he better pay attention because Bane comes up from behind and THROWS Hicks face first into the cage!
Deal: Malaboo Dreamstone is tied up with Sin and Biz and they are letting each other have it! There will be no teamwork found in this match tonight!
*The action continues for the next several minutes with every wrestler showing out. Mills and Czech show off their legendary teamwork as they take down Big Dave and Big Pat with a combination of a Double Superkick followed by a Double Drop Kick. Big Dave and Big Pat return the favor shortly after that as they threw Mills and Czech over their shoulders, intentionally smashing Mills and Czech into each other before delivering a massive power slam to both.
Fifteen showed off his impressive skills by climbing the cage and leaping off towards Bastard Bobby with a dynamic flying shoulder tackle. Bobby was able to fight back and hit Fifteen with a Fall Away Slam into the cage. Lucy and Dan The Baptist double team Bobby and drop him with a DDT into a Curb Stomp combo, which leads to Bobby getting an unlikely assist from Cora who sends Lucy flying into the cage with an amazing Flying Head Scissors. Bobby got up and dropped DTB with a clothesline, only to find himself swarmed by Fifteen and RVN.
Sin and Biz show off their impressive teamwork against the Killjoys with Filthy Phil cheering them on from the outside. Sin, putting her announcing skills to use during the assault, perfectly narrates the ass kicking Biz and herself lay on the Killjoy’s, throwing the word bloody and some other choice words we will not repeat here at them, clearly enjoying the beating they are delivering. And of course Biz made sure to leave her mark, literally, as she bit both Alice and Dolly on their shoulders, leaving a huge bite mark on them and nearly taking a large chunk of flesh with her.
Hicks and Bane take turns smashing each other’s head into the cage, with Hicks repeatedly asking Bane “DO YOU KNOW WHO YOU’RE MESSING WITH, DADDY?”, a question Bane clearly gets tired of being asked very quickly.
Dreamstone found herself tied up with Bart and LaPercell and that fight proved far more vicious than people expected with all of them hitting what could be considered dirty moves on each other in the process.
There was no shortage of high impact moves as wrestlers such as Mills, DTB, Sin, and Big Hamish all pulling off amazing moves off of the cage well, such as Mills with a Moonsault off the cage onto the Monsters, DTB with an amazing Tornado DDT on Bobby, Sin with a Hurricanrana on Alice and Big Hamish of all people with a massive splash onto Bart the Florida Man who was all over the place during the chaos.
There were several near misses as numerous wrestlers went for the briefcase and failed. Biz came close, Lucy almost got it, RVN made a suicidal leap off of the cage and came within an inch of claiming it, and Big Dave came painfully close before missing it and crashing into several wrestler’s below.
There was no shortage of highlight reel moves, but perhaps the most shocking moment didn’t involve an attempt for the briefcase but something far more controversial involving Cora!
Deal: Cora and Lucy are battling each other tooth and nail as they are bashing each other’s head into the cage! Lucy with a martial arts kick to Cora, who responds with a spinning back fist to Lucy!
Storm: They have really torn into each other! I would love to see them face off in a regular match after this!
Deal: So would I! Lucy with a Knee Strike to Cora, but she quickly follows up with a HEAD BUTT! That knocks Lucy backwards and now Cora starts to climb the cage! She has her eyes on the briefcase as she goes but now Lucy recovers and goes after her! Lucy clocks Cora in the head and drives her head into the cage! Lucy has Cora by the mask and is SMASHING her head into the cage!
Storm: Cora fires her elbow into Lucy’s midsection and that slows her down! Cora now SHOVES Lucy and she is losing her footing! Lucy reaches out for the cage wall to prevent her from falling, but accidentally gets a hold of Cora’s mask and RIPS IT OFF AS SHE FALLS TO THE MAT …. CORA HAS BEEN UNMASKED ….
Deal: IT’S KRISTAL BALL! CORA HAS BEEN KRISTAL BALL UNDER A MASK THIS WHOLE TIME! This explains why we thought Kristal Ball was missing because she was actually disguised as CORA in that mask!
Storm: The fans are SHOCKED as they can’t believe what they just saw! Filthy Phil is FEIGNING surprise like he didn’t know what was going on! He actually yelled at Kristal Ball “WHAT ARE YOU DOING AND WHY ARE YOU WEARING CORA’S MASK!” and I call BULLSHIT!
Deal: I’m also calling BULLSHIT and so is this crowd! They are giving Filthy Phil the business as we just discovered Cora was Kristal Ball in a mask and has been made to pull DOUBLE DUTY by Phil by having her wrestle TWICE at RAGE events and HE’S collecting DOUBLE WAGES for one wrestler!
Storm: The fans are yelling at Filthy Phil and some of them are throwing their empty drink cups and food wrappers at him and are calling him a crook! Filthy Phil is trying to explain himself to the fans at ringside and that is going as poorly as you would expect!
Deal: Filthy Phil is still being pelted with garbage and OH GOD! He just got blasted by a cheese burger from an angry kid in the front row! His jacket is now COVERED with ketchup, mayonnaise, lettuce and onions and now someone takes a container of MUSTARD and SQUIRTS him with it! The fans are not happy with Filthy Phil EXPLOITING poor Kristal Ball and now he is covered in food condiments!
Storm: It serves him right and I hope Kristal Ball is at least getting her share of those wages that Filthy Phil is collecting for himself! What a SCAM ARTIST!
*The fallout from the unmasking of Cora brought a great deal of heat on Filthy Phil as even the wrestlers started calling him out for being greedy and exploiting Cora, prompting the announcers to remark that Filthy Phil is lucky he is outside of the cage while the wrestlers are inside as Filthy Phil would likely be on the receiving end of a serious beating. A few wrestlers even offered to hook Cora up with a good attorney to ensure she gets all the money she’s owed.
As for the match itself, there were several more near misses, including one by DTB who was on the top of the cage and was extremely close to grabbing the briefcase. Bobby climbed up the cage and prevented DTB from grabbing it and was able to hit DTB with the most ring shaking Bastard Bomb of his career on DTB off the cage!
RVN quickly followed Bobby up and delivered a Session Ender off of the cage and Fifteen followed that with a massive splash off of the top rope! All three of them begin working over Bobby and which led to Cora actually “running” in to help Bobby, one of the wrestlers who promised to hook her up with a good attorney, in order to attempt to fight them off.
This led to a massive brawl that saw Sin and Biz getting involved, the Killjoy’s joining in, Harmony Hardin getting involved, Hicks, Bane, Bart, Daisy as well as Monster Big Hamish. Despite Bouts Of Honor being over, it was clear the bad blood between Team Cage and Team Dare still lingered as this brawl took over almost the entire cage. While they all brawled back and forth, this left Mills, Czech, Big Dave and Big Pat alone to battle each other in a match deciding encounter.)
Deal: Big Pat has Czech up and hits him with a CHOKE SLAM! Czech bounces off the mat and Big Pat turns towards Mills who NAILS HIM WITH A SUPER KICK! Big Dave rushes at him and gets a super kick of his own! The Monsters are rocked and now Mills is climbing the cage! He has his eyes on the briefcase and there is no one in his way!
Storm: Mills is climbing the cage as fast as he can but Big Pat and Big Dave are back up and are CLIMBING after him! Mills is almost to the top of the cage, but Big Pat has him by the ankle and is trying to pull him down! Now Big Dave has the other ankle and is doing the same!
Deal: Mills is hanging onto the top of the cage for dear life as both Big Pat and Big Dave are trying to stop him from getting to the briefcase …. HERE COMES CZECH! He’s back up and is climbing the cage towards Mills!
Storm: Czech has gotten between the Monsters and ELBOWS Big Dave in the face! Now he elbows Big Pat! They lose their grip on Mills ankles now Czech climbs up and tells Mills to get on his shoulders!
Deal: Mills nods his head and now he is STANDING on Czech’s shoulders while Czech holds onto the cage! Big Pat and Big Dave once again reach for Mills as he LEAPS off of Czech’s shoulder’s just as Czech takes Big Pat and Big Dave back down to the mat with a DOUBLE CLOTHESLINE … MILLS GRABS THE BRIEFCASE IN MID AIR AND CRASHES TO THE MAT WITH IT! MILLS WINS THE DOUBLE JEOPARDY PRIZE!
**DING**DING**DING**
Stock: LADIES AND GENTLEMEN! THE WINNER OF THE DOUBLE BLOODY JEOPARDY CAGE MATCH AND THE DOUBLE JEOPARDY PRIZE …. JOE MILLS!
(Crowd reacts loudly)
Deal: WOW! WHAT AN ENDING! Joe Mills climbed on the shoulders of his long time partner Dana Czech and made an incredible leap to grab the briefcase to claim victory and the Double Jeopardy prize inside of it! Talk about TEAM WORK!
Storm: Mills is holding up the briefcase in victory and Czech rushes over to congratulate him! Czech is helping Mills to his feet as the rest of the wrestlers clear out of the cage cursing themselves out over the lost opportunity.
Deal: Mills can now restart any match at any time one time with that prize and there is no expiration date so he can use that prize ANY TIME he wants. It can be next week or next year and Mills can plot and plan how to best use it without the burden of a deadline hanging over his head. Talk about a valuable prize!
Storm: We can only guess when and where Mills will use that prize, but whenever and wherever he uses it, you know he is going to make sure he has maximum strategic advantage when he does!
Deal: Mills has been around long enough to know the benefit of such a prize and how to use it to maximum effect. Mills is parading around the cage with the briefcase in celebration as we kick off Year 22 in grand fashion!
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*Stock: The following match is for the RAGE HIGH STAKES BLOODY CHAMPIONSHIP!
(HUGE crowd pop!)
*Stock: Introducing first, from Chicago, weighing in at 254 bloody pounds, he is the reigning RAGE SCIENTIFIC SHOWCASE CHAMPION - DOUG DEVENS!!!
("Ride of the Valkyries" by Wagner plays as Doug Devens makes his way out to boos from the crowd. There is no interaction between Devens and the fans as he makes his way to the ring with his manager, Thomas Gordon.)
*Stock: And now – Ladies and bloody Gents, get ready, because …..
Standing 6’6” and weighing 236 bloody pounds, from Grand Rapids, Michigan
HERE IS…
THE RAGE HIGH STAKES CHAMPION
SCOTT GRAYSE!!!
(Lights go out in the arena, fans give a mixed reaction. The voice of Scott Grayse comes on "Judgement is coming" as "Cult" by Magnolia Park hits and the lights come back on and on the RAGEvision we see the words "C.H.A.O.S" as Grayse hits the curtain and the fans give him more cheers then boos. Scott pulls out Helen, his trusty hammer from inside the front of his pants. Grayse slides in and poses with Helen.)
Daisy: (Makes a surprise cameo appearance, says one line, and then disappears) Oooh, I'd love to see what else Scotty can pull out of his pants!!!
**DING**DING**
Deal: This is one of two matches tonight for Doug Devens. If he's smart, he'll pace himself and resist the temptation to "go mad." The shorter this match is, the more it favors him.
Storm: (Pops a Leucovorin pill to enhance his verbal skills) Indubitably, my dear Vandessa. Thomas Gordon has accompanied Devens to the ring, but Grayse's second-in-command, Kristian Bane, is conspicuous by his absence.
Deal: I noticed that too. And Grayse and Devens-- WHAT THE HELL??? SANTA CLAUS just JUMPED into the ring and SWUNG a GIANT CANDY CANE into both Devens and referee John Ellers!
Storm: Were they on the Naughty List?
Deal: I have no idea. Wait, WHY am I answering this question?!
Storm: I don't think that's the REAL Santa!!!
Deal: (Sarcastically) REALLY???
Storm: I think that's KRISTIAN BANE dressed up as Santa!
Deal: Sherlock Holmes is on the case...
Storm: I prefer to think of myself as Carmen Sandiego.
Deal: Now "Santa" Bane puts Grayse on top of Devens and shakes Ellers out of his stupor.
*Ellers: 1...2...3!
Deal: DEVENS with a shoulder up. "SANTA" can't believe it!
Storm: Now Ellers ORDERS "Santa" to the back or he'll STRIP Grayse of the High Stakes Title and AUTOMATICALLY AWARD IT to Devens.
Deal: DEVENS takes advantage of the distraction with a neckbreaker on Grayse from behind and a cover.
*Ellers: 1...2...
Deal: Grayse kicks out as Bane storms to the back.
Storm: What is Grayse doing now?
Deal: He exits the ring and grabs an iPad from one of his fans in the front row.
Storm: They call themselves the Grayselanders.
Deal: Cute. But what is Grayse doing with that iPad?
Storm: He's entering something into CHATGPT!
Deal: NOW I've seen everything. Grayse is consulting AI to determine his next move.
Storm: Will it help?
Deal: (Ducks out of the way) Grayse JUMPS onto our table and NAILS a SPLIT-LEGGED MOONSAULT from the table to INSIDE THE RING on Devens!
Storm: We've never seen THAT from Grayse before!!!
Deal: (Shrugs) I guess ChatGPT told him to do it. And Grayse with the cover...
*Ellers: 1...2...3!
Deal: Not quite!
Storm: A frustrated Grayse scrambles back to the outside and enters something into ChatGPT again.
Deal: CORKSCREW LEGDROP by Scott Grayse - always a classic - and another cover.
*Ellers: 1...2...3!
Deal: Devens gets his foot on the ropes right before the 3.
Storm: Grayse is pulling out moves we've never seen from him before.
Deal: All thanks to ChatGPT, which he's using again to determine his next step.
Storm: Now Grayse is cackling, like he saw something funny on the ChatGPT prompt, and he has a VICIOUS look in his eyes.
Deal: TESTICLE SQUEEZE by Grayse. He's laughing like a hyena at this tribute-slash-mockery of the man who stopped his title reign at 517 days.
Storm: According to ChatGPT, Devens faced Dare before in the BWFE and actually defeated him. Our current ring announcer, Robert Stock, was Devens' manager. Dare would not be seen again for quite some time.
Deal: Devens is fading fast. Grayse LETS GO, STEPS BACK, and goes for the LIGHTS OUT SUPERKICK!
Storm: But Gordon TRIPS Grayse, GRABS Ellers, and THROWS the iPad to Devens behind Ellers' back!
Deal: Devens CLOCKS Grayse in the head with the iPad! And it malfunctions on contact, with Siri now repeating "DON'T GO MAD!" in a male British voice.
*Ellers: 1...2...3!
**DING**DING**DING**
*Stock: The winner of the match and NEEEEEEEEEEW RAGE HIGH STAKES CHAMPION - DOUG DEVENS!!!
Deal: Devens gets out of there QUICKLY as he now has to concentrate on Nightwalker.
Storm: The fans are booing the result. They're 100% in support of Grayse in this one.
Deal: Be that as it may, Doug Devens now possesses the belt that allows him to trade it in for a shot at any title he wants in RAGE.
Storm: If that is what he wants to do.
Deal: Scott Grayse held the High Stakes Championship for SEVERAL MONTHS and NEVER cashed it in. A missed opportunity to face Daniel Dare one more time? We'll never know. Because Doug Devens now holds the title, and that makes the Church an ESPECIALLY dangerous threat!
~~~
Deal: Once again Dare has his knives out and this time it’s for Harvey Adams.. Not only does Harvey find himself in a Loser Leaves RAGE Match, but he’s facing his daughters!
Storm: Yep, that is pure evil – or genius, depending on which side of the cosmos you’re sitting.
Deal: This must be horrible for ALL the competitors. Either Harvey Adams goes or both of his daughters do!
Storm: And there’s no way Stinker is going to let that happen. He’d sooner put salt on his corn flakes than let two lovely earners like Sweet FA and Tuppy go.
Deal: Yes, He’s already seen his income cut as Cora was revealed to be Kristal Ball! Anyway, enough about him, let’s pass things over to Stock as this one is about to get under way.
Stock: Righto, listen up, you bloody lot! This next bloody match is a “LOSER LEAVES RAGE MATCH”! Too bloody right it is. And just WHICH sod is bloody leaving? Well it’ll be EITHER….
Ladies and bloody gents – especially you gents, RAGE is now proper bloody proud to bring you – with a combined weight of an earth-shattering and totally incredible 235 bloody pounds; it’s T'n'T! - Lucky Tuppy and Tiffany "Sweet FA" Adams - The Sweet T’s!!
To the accompaniment of Neil Diamond - Sweet Caroline (Audio) Tuppy and Tiff (SFA) emerge through the curtain. Both blondes smile excitedly as they wave to the fans. The waves change to arm sways as they lead the fans into chanting the chorus along with the added “so good!” thrown in.
The girls are ‘dressed’ in plunging neckline one pieces which have absolutely no sides to them whatsoever. Sweet FA has pink lightning bolts on hers and Tuppy has blue ones. They both wear white cowboy boots with the same coloured lightning bolts.
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They strut down to the ring blowing kisses to the crowd, pausing occasionally for pictures.
Once in the ring they make a point of shaking the referee’s hand before taking their places in their corner, still smiling.
Stock: Bloody hell! OR!!!…. facing them…. hailing from Pittsburg, PA and weighing in at 285 bloody pounds, he is...HARVEY ADAMS!
("Harder, Faster, Better, Stronger " hits as Adams strolls to the ring like he owns the place….which he pretty much does. He enters the ring and poses as white pyro goes off over his head.)
Deal: And both girls rush over to give their dad a hug!
Storm: They’re probably secreting weapons on him so that he gets disqualified.
Deal: They are NOT! Besides, in those outfits those bimbos couldn’t possibly secrete anything.
Storm: Ah, but...no, that’s a fair point actually.
Deal: Terry Dale is our match official. He’s good to go and calls for the bell.
**DING**DING**
Storm: And …. nothing.
Deal: No, the girls back up and decide that they are going to tag as that’s the fair ‘Super Face Megastar’ thing to do. Harvey though won’t hear of it. He’s telling them to BOTH stay in the ring. Filthy Phil is loudly seconding that, pointing out that there was nothing in the rules about it being a tag match. Nerison has a word with Stock.
Storm: Yeah and Stock says that BOTH girls HAVE TO BE IN THE RING as that’s what Dare intended.
Deal: Tuppy apologises to Dale AND Harvey as she gets back into the ring. There’s STILL no action though.
Storm: And that’s not good enough for these fans OR for Stock. He’s telling them that if they don’t start NOW then all THREE will be LOSERS and kicked out. Adams immediately charges! Running clothesline. That flattens Tiffany. Tuppy darts forward to Spear Harvey, but he bends to catch her around the middle and Suplexes her over ONTO Tiff!
Storm: He ain’t messing around. It makes sense. If the girls AND him were going to be kicked out he may as well fight to save one of them – himself.
Deal: Let’s not forget that Adams only discovered he had a daughter – Tiffany, this year. So they aren’t exactly that close. As to Tuppy, she’s an adopted daughter. On the other hand, both girls are very impressed with Adams and do indeed seems to love him as the father he is. Then again, they aren’t the sharpest tools in the box.
Storm: Now Adams drops to pin BOTH!
Dale: ONE! - TWO!!
Deal: And Stinker has Rakshasa reach in and pull Adams backwards by the ankle! The girls both throw up an arm, but whether they’d have been in time is now academic.
Storm: Now normally Adams would be going off on one about that, but he’s shrugging it off. He stands and waits for both girls to stand. They then do Rock-Paper-Scissors for absolutely no reason that I can determine and Tuppy runs in to attack with a Missile Drop Kick - a REAL one! Harvey is knocked back into the ropes. He rebounds and jumps over Tuppy to charge at Tiff – who turns away to cover her face! NO! It’s a back kick!
Storm: And it catches Harvey square in the balls!
Deal: Harvey doubles and folds to his knees. Tiff turns around – horrified and runs over to apologise.
Storm: She should be attacking him not saying soothing words!
Deal: And that’s exactly what Stinker is telling her. He’s pounding a fist into the other palm and shouting at the two bimbos that this is their livelihoods at stake. And his!
Storm: It’s a fair point.
Deal: And Harvey suddenly strikes to drop Tiff with a jaw-breaker! In comes Tuppy! Running knee to the jaw!
Storm: And Stinker is slapping the apron in relief. Seems his bimbos may have finally woken up. Of course, how long they stay awake is an entirely different matter.
Deal: Adams drops backwards and Sweet FA twines her legs around his head!
Storm: That’s a proper Triangle Hold is that! A REAL submission move! How in the name of Neil “By Gawd” Puller did she do that?
Deal: Not a little ironic that Harvey has been tutoring these girls and now he’s seeing just how much they’ve learnt first hand. Oh, now Tuppy has the other arm and is applying a nasty wrist lock!
Storm: And those HURT!
Deal: Yeah, Harvey is suddenly up against it and try as he might can’t liberate himself. NO! He manages to pull out of Tuppy’s grasp, but she’s straight back on the arm and now seeking to hyper extend the elbow!
Storm: Looks like Harvey decided to teach them the extra painful moves.
Deal: And he’s certainly feeling it. Dale goes to a knee and asks - Does he quit!
Storm: Nope. He’s using his legs to crab around. He may be being throttled and faced with a broken arm, but he still weighs more than both bimbos combined!
Deal: Yes and he’s using that extra muscle to swivel around and – Foot to the ropes!
Storm: He did it!
Deal: Dale calls for the break and the two girls immediately release Harvey.
Storm: Stinker sure liked that – better than ice cold milk on his corn flakes, but NOT the clean break. He’s trying to convince those girls that they need to keep those holds on to the last second. Not sure he’s getting through to them though.
Deal: They’re bimbos. There’s very little chance that he is.
Storm: Yeah. That True Legend Harvey Adams is back up and applauding his girls’ efforts. Huh. Anyone would think that he didn’t want to win.
Deal: Or, it could be mind games: lull the pair into a false sense of security and then strike. With those two, that wouldn’t be difficult at all.
Storm: True. That’s probably it. See? He’s pretending to struggle for breath.
Deal: But they aren’t attacking, despite Stinker’s urgent entreaties. They’re telling him that it wouldn’t be fair and that Super Face Megastars never do stuff that’s unfair. Yeah, that went down real well with Phil.
Storm: But Harv darts forward! He scoops Tuppy up and DUMPS her! Now he rolls her up as Tiff is still arguing with Stinker!
Dale: ONE! - TWO!! -TH’
Deal: Sweet FA! She leaps in to crash into Harvey and break it up!
Storm: And Stinker is wiping the sweat from his brow. That was CLOSE.
Deal: All three roll to their feet. Tiff checks on her ‘sister’ and they are again good to go. Harvey waits in the middle of the ring. Tiff circles one side of him, Tuppy on the other. They both rush in and Harv steps back to neatly direct their heads – TOGETHER!
Storm: Damn fine Double Noggin Knocker there. True Legend standard was that.
Deal: The girls are reeling. Harv trips Tiff. She lands hard on her ass. He then grabs Tuppy. Across his shoulders and -
Storm: Samoan Drop!
Deal: He bridges!
Dale: ONE! - TWO!! -TH’
Deal: Again! Tiff gets in there in time. This time with a Twisting Bodyslam. Okay, she’s really NOT that big and it wasn’t what you’d call an emphatic slam, but it was enough and that’s what matters.
Storm: Hey! Look at that! Tuppy just slid to the side and grabbed one of Harv’s legs!
Deal: Tiff grabs the other! They peel them back over his head. They have him pinned!
Storm: Schoolboyed!
Dale: ONE! - TWO!! -THR’
Deal: Kick out!! Harvey powers out of that scattering both girls.
Storm: Yeah, and Stinker again slaps the apron in frustration, but that was close AND actual teamwork; not True Legend teamwork, but teamwork nonetheless.
Deal: Everyone is back on their feet. Adams is now smiling. He takes up a sideways, defensive stance and beckons his daughters to him. Tiff rushes in and jumps! Missile Drop Kick!
Storm: Misses! Adams was NEVER gonna get caught by that.
Deal: No, but as he twists aside Tuppy slides in to upend him!
Storm: That was just plain sneaky.
Deal: But Adams drops on top of her and still smiling pins her arms to the mat! She’s pinned!
Dale: ONE! -
Storm: See that? True Legend skill, is that.
Dale: TWO!! -
Storm: No way is she shifting Harvey. He’s twice her weight, vastly experienced and has ALL the True Legend skills. She’s toast.
Dale: THR’
Deal: Tiff! Sweet FA slams into him, grabs his head and rolls over to drag him off Tuppy- who immediately pops back up. Harvey rolls with the impact and flings Tiff into the ropes, He rises to a knee ready to follow up, but Tuppy connects with a lariat!
Storm: Yeah, she’s a sneaky one alright….for a bimbo.
Deal: Adams pitches forward. Tiff just manages to spread her legs wide so that Harvey misses them and his head hits the deck instead. Tiff scoots forward to sit on the back of his head!
Storm: She’ll never get a pin like that, but the fans don’t care. Those outfits are totally thong backed.
Deal: Hold on, Tuppy is trying to fold Adams’ legs. She is! She pulls his legs up then bends them at the knees to pass the feet to Tiff, who tucks them under her arms! Just LOOK at Adams’ bent back now!
Storm: A submission? They’re actually going for a submission?
Deal: Looks that way as Tuppy now sits, her back pressed against Adams’ thighs so her can’t kick out! And his back is being folded in half! Okay, look, those bimbos are pole dancers. Their backs fold like paper, but Harvey’s? Not so much. That looks seriously painful.
Storm: Yeah, positively unnatural! Come on, Harv, you’ve made your girls look good. There’s no need to drag things out any longer; so kick out already!
Deal: Dale is right there. He kneels to check on Harvey. Does he quit?
Storm: And end his career? Are you from Barsoom? No, if anyone is going to quit it’s one of those bimbos. Seriously RAGE doesn’t need so many bimbos. We could lose those two and not even notice. Harvey Adams? He’s a True Legend! You don’t go around losing True Legends. That’s not just careless, that’s unforgivable!
Deal: Don’t panic. Yet. Harvey isn’t tapping.
Storm: I knew he wouldn’t.
Deal: But he’s not breaking free either, but how can he?
Storm: With True Legend power! That’s how.
Deal: Stinker is yelling at Tuppy to brace harder and push against Harvey’s knees. At the same time he demands that Tiff lean back.
Storm: That’s a LOT of instruction for those two. They’ll never be able to -
Deal: HE TAPS! HARVEY ADAMS TAPS OUT!!!
Storm: NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!
**DING**DING**DING**
Stock: Ladies and bloody Gents, you WINNERS and NOT leaving RAGE – The SWEET T’s – Tiffany “Sweet FA” Adams and Tuppence “Tuppy” Banglarron-Adams! Which bloody means ….HARVEY ADAMS IS THE BLOODY LOSER AND MUST LEAVE RAGE!!!
Deal: The fans are in shock.
Storm: I’M in shock, never mind them!
Deal: Daniel Dare must be cackling his socks off right now. Harvey Adams is OUT of Rage and at the hands of his own daughters! They quickly release that savage pin and groaning Harvey rolls to his left. Both girls kneel there, looking at him in shock, while outside the ring Filthy Phil punches the air in delight. Harvey tests his back and then slowly stands.
Fans: HAR-VEY! HAR-VEY! HAR-VEY! HAR-VEY!
Deal: Now tears rolling down their faces, Tiff and Tuppy rush forward to embrace him. He in turn hugs them. There’s no animosity, no recriminations, no argument. Harvey then leans over each in turn to kiss the top of their head and then peels them off him so he can RAISE THEIR ARMS! Harvey Adams is PROUD of his daughters.
Storm: Hold on, common sense is prevailing. He’s calling for a mic. It’s always wise to hear a True Legend speak. So here’s where we get the killer twist. You just KNOW that Adams always has a killer twist in store.
Adams: Thank you. Thank you all. It’s been FUN. It’s been WILD. It’s been MEMORABLE.
Fans: HAR-VEY! HAR-VEY! HAR-VEY! HAR-VEY!
Adams: It was GOOD. BUT, but it’s time for me to move on AND….
Fans: HAR-VEY! HAR-VEY! HAR-VEY! HAR-VEY!
Adams: I can do so happily knowing that RAGE has a positive future. It does, because you are LOOKING AT THAT FUTURE! My daughters; Tiffany and Tuppence. Let me tell you – no father could be prouder. HERE! Here is future!!
Deal: Harvey raises the hands of his daughters in victory!
Fans: A-DAMS! A-DAMS! A-DAMS! A-DAMS!
Deal: Now all three Adams are smiling. Both girls reach up on tip toes to kiss their father’s cheek.
Storm: Damn it. It’s so emotional – reminds me of the Silverstar family reunion.
Deal: We’ve just witnessed the end of an era and possibly the dawning of a new one. An impressive performance – In a handicap match it has to be remembered, but still – perhaps this IS an indicator of things to come. As to Harvey Adams, we wish him every success and happiness in whatever he decides to do next.
Storm: Too right! True Legends never die. Just ask Buddy Meyers.
Deal: And now it’s time to turn the dial, all the way to BRUTAL. Yes. It’s Bare Knuckles time.
Storm: Bring it on! Who doesn’t love some extreme violence with their corn flakes?
Stock: And NOW! Ladies and bloody Gents, it’s time for some serious bloody carnage as we put the RAGE Bare Knuckles Championship on the bloody line! Your challenger…..MONSTER BIG BLOODY TEL!!!
(Monster by Automatic plays as the fans start booing with Monster Big Tel walking to the ring with a purpose.)
Stock: And here is your reigning bloody champion…. for those of you of a delicate disposition, for those with a weak bloody heart and any children watching – look away NOW, because - Standing 5’10” in her stripper bloody heels and weighing in at 115 pounds – Here is – THE BOOTSLUT!
My Mind Still Speaks by Misery Loves Company hits and the curtain parts. Vile pulls out a large, wheeled suitcase. She stands it vertically in the middle of the ramp and then unzips it. The Bootslut crawls out. She pulls from the case a plastic bottle of cola. She shakes it frantically in time with the music, then opens it spraying the crowd who jeer and boo. Uncaring, The Bootslut rubs the beer bottle lasciviously against her pussy before raising it to her mouth to vulgarly lick the bottle and drink what remains. She then retrieves a pile of brown paper bags. To the massive boos of the crowd she struts down to the ring passing out bags to the ‘ugly’ fans so that they can put them on their hideous faces. She spits out the cola in a wild spray at the first fan to complain. Laughing, she moves on only to pause halfway to thrust her tits at some unsuspecting fan. She insults his manhood, hands him the last bag and then turns away to a chant of “ZIP IT!” from the crowd.
In entering the ring The Bootslut makes a point of sliding back and forth along the middle rope so that it rubs against her pussy before stepping in to grind her exposed ass against the turnbuckle. After which she strides over to the ref and grabs their groin only to quickly release the hold laughing at the ‘nothing’ that was there. Finally she takes to her corner.
Deal: As charming and sophisticated as ever.
Storm: I think she may be part fish.
Deal: I dread to ask….why?
Storm: They don’t wear clothes either.
Deal: Right. But there’s no escaping the fact that The Bootslut IS to all intents and purposes, naked. The few strategically places pieces of electrical tape that she’s “wearing” hardly qualify as clothing.
Storm: But she is wearing a hood!
Deal: Yeah, that can be zipped shut. Not the smartest choice. You have to believe that Stinker had a hand in all that.
Storm: OR – she really IS a slut: one that doesn’t eat all her corn flakes. They’re the worst.
Deal: Tom Nerison is our referee and he doesn’t look at all impressed with the Bootslut’s antics so far. Something tells me she’s going to need a LOT of antics tonight as Big Tel measures 6’1” and weighs in at a formidable 330 pounds. That’s almost three times the muscle that she has! Plus, while she is technically only giving away 3” in height, that’s only due to those ridiculously tall spiked heels. Without them, I guess she’d be about 5’4”. So no way does she have his reach. Still, she is totally ruthless, so if I were Tel, I wouldn’t underestimate her.
**DING**DING**
Deal: There’s the bell and Big Tell immediately charges. It’s a Running Clothesline that -
Storm: Misses! She ducked and rolled.
Deal: Luckily for her or this would have been a VERY short fight. Now Tel wastes no time. He spins around, growls at the naked girl and barrels forward once again.
Storm: He jumps, twists and -
Deal: Senton Bomb! NO! She again rolls aside.
Storm: Well, she sure ain’t running; not in them boots.
Deal: Tel picks himself up. His mood is NOT improving. He takes a more measured approach now, stalking her, using those long arms to full effect, seeking to cut off any escape. And she rolls FORWARDS! Forwards to slam a foot into his balls! And just listen to this place. The sound of groaning fills it.
Storm: Everyone felt that! Except Stinker – he’s cheering like crazy.
Deal: And not the Bootslut. Tel doubles. She rolls back and kicks straight up! A dagger-like heel stabs across his cheek!
Storm: He’s cut and it’s a nasty one!
Deal: Tel staggers back still doubled in pain from that savage kick to the vitals. The Bootslut stands, saunters forward and rolls her head around. That thick braid whirls around and – with a flick of the head she slams that weight at the end into the side of his head!
Storm: Right on the temple!
Deal: Tel stumbles. He drops to a knee. His arms flail to the side. I don’t think he even knows where he is right now, but a hand finds the ropes and he pulls himself towards them. The Bootslut calmly follows. She steps, spins and a Spinning kick rakes across his chest!
Storm: Those heels are pure evil! She cut him AGAIN! Yeah, much to Stinker’s delight.
Deal: Yes, Tel now has a long line seeping blood right across his chest. And she’s not finished! She spins again to – NO! It was a fake. Tel buys it bringing up both arms to block, but instead she stamps down! That spike heel goes right THROUGH the toe of his boot!
Storm: Let’s hope he’s part Dalgurnian and only has 3 toes, otherwise he just lost some.
Deal: Tel hops back. The Bootslut strikes again – Bellringer. Tel is stunned! She slides out between the ropes to walk along the apron. She slaps her bare ass and flicks off the fans before taking up position directly behind Big Tel at the corner and …
Storm: Tag Rope! She’s looped the tag rope around his neck!
Deal: And is now doing her absolute damnedest to strangle him! Tel is quickly turning red.
Storm: And not because he’s mad – which he probably is.
Deal: Tel is trying to pull the cord free, but she has it so tight that he simply cannot get his meaty fingers under it! He’s waning! He’s sinking down! Can she have totally DOMINATED and HUMILIATED Big Tel so quickly?
Storm: Sure looks that way to me. What was that you said underestimating? Every inter-galactic space pirate knows that you NEVER underestimate a naked girl with a hood on. It’s just not done.
Deal: I’ll just take your word for it.
Storm: You should!
Deal: Tel is dropping right down. He’s now sitting on the bottom rope and that seems to be the only thing that’s keeping upright. Well, that and the cord that’s cutting so deeply into his neck. Nerison raises an arm. It drops!
Storm: Probably because he’s stopped breathing. That’ll do it most times.
Deal: Again Nerison raises an arm – the other. And that….
Storm: Falls! He is DONE! TOAST! FINISHED! Let this be a lesson to the entire roster; no one messes with a naked girl that wears a hood!
Deal: I can’t believe it. Of all the ways I thought that this match would play out, this most assuredly, wasn’t one of them.
Storm: That’s because you didn’t consult me beforehand.
Deal: And now Nerison tries the arm one more time. If this falls, so will Big Tel. The Bootslut will release the cord and he’ll fall to lie there for the inevitable 10 count. He lifts the arm – AND IT SHOOTS UP AND BACK. He grabs Boots’ braid and drags her over the ropes! He slams her down onto the mat in front of him and then stamps down on her tits!
Storm: BIG target, and luckily he used his good foot.
Deal: Boots bounces, cringes and rolls away covering her breasts as Tel slumps back. That took everything he had and now he’s gulping in great lungfuls of air. You have to wonder if he regrets his choice now. Tel finished sixth in BOH and that permitted him to make a choice. He elected to face The Bootslut for the Bare Knuckles belt.
Storm: He should have taken that Double Jeopardy prize instead. At least then he’d still have all his toes.
Deal: The Bootslut gets up and asks Nerison to check her tits! He looks very uncertain. She presses herself against him and – SHOVES HIM - backwards into Tel!
Storm: No Disqualifications in Bare Knuckles, as Buddy Meyers always said.
Deal: As Tel pushes Nerison aside The Bootslut grabs the top rope and JUMPS to send both feet into Tel’s head!
Storm: He’ll be BLIND!
Deal: NO! Tel JUST squirms aside and then lunges to grab her by the throat. He pulls her in to – NO!! She knees him in the balls. Tel groans, but STILL somehow grabs HER groin to LIFT HER! Over the ropes he dumps her!
Storm: To bounce down off the apron. Lucky those big tits broke her fall.
Deal: Now Big Tel permits himself a grimace of pain. Two deep breaths and he’s good to go. Damn, that is one tough man. He’s completely ignoring all those cuts and bruises.
Storm: But he IS limping. Losing toes tends to do that though.
Deal: Now Boots gets back to her high heeled feet, but Tel drops down and snatches up a chair! She sees that and pulls an axe handle out from under the ring! Tel limps around. She can’t ruin; so even that pace is enough to catch her. Now he draws back, swings and -
Storm: BLAM!
Deal: She met the chair with the axe handle! It dented the chair! Oh, but Tel quickly reverses and slams the dented chair into her shoulder sending her crashing into the apron! She immediately pushes away from the apron – and gets clobbered across the back of the head! Down she goes.
Storm: Yeah, but only to all fours. She’s tough too.
Deal: Tel boots her in the ribs. That sends her almost UNDER the apron. She twists though and hammers the end of the axe handle down onto his injured foot! More blood spurts out! Tel howls in pain and hops back. Boots pulls herself fully out from the apron curtain and advances on Tel. She brings the handle back for a home run hit and – SWINGS!
Storm: BLAMMO!! That’s bigger than a BLAM, just in case you were wondering.
Deal: Tel met that swing with one of his own and it sends her axe handle spinning away. And the chair BREAKS! Tel casts it aside and limps forward to grab her by that braid. He hammers her head into the top of the barrier! She falls back – stunned. Tel SPITS on her – to cheers form the crowd. Seems they have a favorite and it’s not her.
Storm: Well, she is naked AND wearing a hood. That’s always a No-No.
Deal: Tel limps off – off to pull a table from under the ring. He slides it into the ring and it’s followed by a chair! The fans are getting real loud now, but LOOK! The Bootslut is back up and pulls a large bag from under the ring – a bag of -
Storm: Nails! Just look, some of them are poking through the bag!
Deal: Boots clambers back into the ring, bag in hand. Tel follows – with a bicycle chain in hand!
Storm: Nasty!
Deal: Very. The two unflinchingly head to the centre of the ring. Tel swings the chain!
Storm: Ducked!
Deal: Now she swings the bag! Tel sways back and the weight of the bag spins her around. It must be really difficult trying to keep your balance wearing heels like those.
Storm: And Tel whips her ass!
Deal: Blood flies! She spins around to again swing the bag- right into the side of Tel’s face!
Storm: What face???? She ripped most of it away!
Deal: The left side of Tel’s face is just a mask of blood now. You can see bits of flesh hanging off! And Tel slowly turns back to LASH her across the tits!
Storm: In fairness she was thrusting them in his direction.
Deal: They’re cut! More blood sprays around. And Tel swings again ripping a line across her stomach! A fourth! He pulls back for another, fourth strike that – NO!! She snaps out a kick! That stabs the knee! Tel’s leg buckles and he falls into -
Storm: - The bag of nails! She’s picking him apart – first the foot, now the knee! Hey, and Stinker is loving this.
Deal: And she’s paying a heavy price for it, but she determinedly swings that bag AGAIN – NO! Tel catches it! He shoves it forward into her face! I hope for her sake that the hood protected her. Oh, but Tel rips the bag out of her hands and tosses it aside. Now he wraps the bike chain around his fist and PUNCHES her in the side of the head! She’s down!
Storm: Just a lot. But hey! Look, she’s pushing back up.
Deal: And Tel grabs her head and slams his good knee into the side of it. That drops her! Nerison steps in for the count.
Nerison: 1 – 2 – 3
Storm: Well, Tel ain’t waiting around. He’s real busy setting up that table.
Nerison: 4 – 5 – 6
Deal: And not just that. He’s emptied the contents of that bag all over it!
Storm: Wow. Not just nails. There are tacks, screws, bolts, screwdrivers and ...is that a trowel?
Deal: It is. No wonder that bag did so much damage to Tel.
Nerison: 7 – 8 -
Deal: And she’s up! Boots shakes her head and snatches up the chair that Tel had pushed in. Tel turns from admiring his work.
Storm: It IS good work.
Deal: And gets to eat chair! Down he goes and she hammers away at his head – again and again! Now she pushes the end of the chair into his throat and LEANS on it. She’s standing ON him and those heels are really digging in!
Storm: She almost strangled him last time. Looks like she’s out to finish the job here.
Deal: Again Tel is turning all shades of red and purple and – oh! He reaches up to grab her by the tits and twists both savagely!
Storm: That’s her fault for having them almost in his face.
Deal: Tel continues to crush and twist. She shouts out in pain. She raises a foot to stamp down on his – NO! Tel twists to throw her sideways across the ring. He rolls over gagging and coughing. Boots meanwhile rolls onto her knees and then slowly straightens. Those boobs of hers sure have taken a battering tonight. But Tel is still struggling for breath. She approaches. Spin Kick! That pointed toe stabs into the side of his head. He drops and she….oh no.
Storm: She is sitting on his face!
Deal: With her legs trapping his arms. Looks like she doesn’t a repetition of what just happened. Tel is thrashing, trying to get free, but she leans right over his head giving him no ready target. Still Tel tries. He – ROLLS! Tel rolls her over, but she’s like a limpet, refusing to let go! Tel rolls again and – stops. He’s out of breath! She may have done it here. Slowly she releases and |Nerison starts to count.
Nerison: 1 – 2 – 3
Storm: What a way to go. I’m betting Big Tel never expected this.
Nerison: 4 – 5 – 6
Deal: I doubt it. But look, his breathing has been relentlessly targeted all fight. He’s a big man that needs a LOT of oxygen and The Bootslut has repeatedly restricted that.
Nerison: 7 – 8 – 9
Deal: What a match and what a finish. The Bootslut retains in remarkable fashion to –
Nerison: TE’-
Deal: NO! Tel throws an arm up! Boots can’t believe it. She telling Nerison that – well, I won’t repeat her words. Let’s just say she’s questioning his ability to count.
Storm: Well, it WAS real close.
Deal: She’s livid about this and is letting Nerison know it. And Tel! He fires a forearm up between her legs, lifting her off her feet! As she lands he pulls her in – Backbreaker! He turns her over for a Gut Buster! He staggers back, gathering more air, more energy. Boots slowly peels herself up off the mat.
Storm: She’s still in better shape than him.
Deal: Tel swings his good foot! A boot under the jaw sends her spinning back across the ring! Now he limps over to grab her. He pulls her in and – NO! Eye rake! Now she slithers behind him to loop her long braid around his neck!
Storm: More choking! Hey, it’s a tactic that’s definitely paid off. No way can Big Tel survive another throttling.
Deal: I think that you’re right and so does Tel. He’s frantically back-pedalling, even with that bad foot. He crushes her into a corner, pulls out and backs in sharply – and again! Still she clings on.
Storm: Four! FIVE! SIX!!! that did it.
Deal: Bi Tel stumbles forward again struggling for air and just LOOK at all the marks around his blood stained neck! It looks like he’s been HUNG – repeatedly! But those crushing body blocks seem to have winded The Bootslut too. It looks like a matter of who recovers the fastest.
Storm: She’s up!
Deal: He’s up! Boots steps in and swing a boot at his balls! CAUGHT! Tel catches it and pulls her in for a short arm clothesline – using the leg. Boots almost falls, but Tel pulls her back in. Head Butt! Blood sprays but Tel doesn’t care. Now he – CHOKESLAMS her! He stamps on her gut and then pulls her up and over with an Arm Drag!
Storm: That’ll leave a stain for sure.
Deal: Tel seems to be working on pure adrenaline right now. Honestly, I’m not sure how he’s still standing and The Bootslut just keeps getting back up, no matter what he does to her. OH! Tel slumps. He drops to a knee. Looks like that adrenaline just evaporated. Boots senses her chance. Pulls herself up and starts to roll her head. Just look at that weight spinning around. That is going to do some serious damage when it hits!
Storm: Yeah, that thing is EVIL.
Deal: In she steps to – CHAIR! Tel snatches the chair up and SWINGS it! To smash her in the head! She drops. Tel crawls over and … damn.
Storm: Wow.
Deal: He just closed the zips! Now The Bootslut can’t effectively speak and certainly can’t see!
Crowd: ZIP IT! ZIP IT! ~clap-clap-clap~ ZIP IT! ZIP IT! ~clap-clap-clap~
Storm: Well, in my expert opinion I’d have to say that that is going to make matters harder for her.
Deal: Tel links his hands high overhead and slams them down onto her battered and bleeding chest!
Storm: He may have broken some ribs there!
Deal: Now Tel stands. He pulls her up and – POWERBOMB! Boots doesn’t know where she is right now. She fumbling,. Trying to find the zipper and Tel is immediately back at her. Up she goes – Hesitation Suplex!
Storm: Straight through the table – tacks, nails, screws, bolts and those other tools! Stuff flies all over!
Deal: And he follows that with a big chair shot to the head! And he’s not finished! He lifts her up and just LOOK at all that stuff embedded into her flesh! Monster Lock straight back down onto the chair, the nails and ruined table! He stamps HARD on her head! Now he staggers bent – totally spent. He drops to a knee as Nerison counts.
Nerison: 1 – 2 – 3
Storm: Hmm… looks to me like she’s definitely not moving. Of course she could be playing possum. Apparently naked women in hoods do that a lot. That’s what Neil Puller says.
Nerison: 4 – 5 – 6
Deal: Those were brutal, savage hits. I don’t see how anyone could survive those.
Nerison: 7 – 8 – 9
Deal: And let’s not forget that she’s still effectively blindfolded, but Stinker is telling her to “stop bloody messin’ about and get back up”.
Deal: Lots of sympathy there then.
Nerison: TEN!!!!
**DING**DING**DING**
Stock: Ladies and bloody Gents, your bloody WINNER and NEW RAGE BARE KNUCKLES CHAMPION!! - MONSTER BIG BLOODY TEL!!!!
Deal: A popular winner. He seems to have a gift for ending Bare Knuckles reigns. I believe he did the same to Nightwalker.
Storm: Yep, that’s what Neil Puller said too.
Deal: Tel holds up the belt and takes in the cheers of the crowd. Oh, but as he turns the knee buckles and he winces. He looks down on the battered and bloody form of the Bootslut – who is just starting to move again. She rolls onto her knees and HE BATTERS HER WITH THE BELT!
Storm: And she’s down again!
Deal: Now Tel angrily pries that weight from her hair, holds it in his hand to – close the hand into a fist and punch her in the jaw!
Storm: Yeah see how much she likes it!
Deal: And now he peels her backwards to get a better hold of – THE HOOD! Big Tel is looking to unmask The Bootslut!
Storm: Quite right too! I told you – I told you: never trust a naked lady in a hood.
Deal: Stinker is telling his Security team to step in and stop him, but they are rather spread out and not currently close to the ring. Getting that hood off is proving REALLY difficult – so Tel uses …. TIN SNIPS! He’s cut through the tube at the top that holds her hair and then peels the whole thing down!
Storm: Huh. That can’t be right.
Deal: WHAT!? It’s Kristal Ball! I don’t believe it. Stinker has used that girl under her own name and then masked her to ALSO COMPETE as La Reina Corazon – aka Cora AND as The Bootslut! This has the fans VERY upset! They’d been CHEERING for Kristal and Cora and HATING The Bootslut – only to find - IT’S THE SAME PERSON!
Storm: Wild. Stinker claims THREE salaries for the same girl.
Deal: No wonder we never saw all three at the same time! Not that Big Tel cares. He pulls her up by that braid to show the fans exactly who it is and what happens to people who get in his way! Now he drops her like so much dirty laundry and limps out of the ring.
Storm: By GAWD! As Neil puller would say.
Deal: Year 22 is certainly not short on shocks and surprises and I’m sure that there are even more to come.
Storm: And they’ll probably be coming once the trash is cleared out of the ring.
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DEAL: Fans it is now time for the RAGE Gauntlet Tag Title Match as we see history-making champions Thee Storm, the duo of Lady Giant and Crazy Jenna taking on the team of “Action” Jay Jackson and Gemini, who find themselves challenging thanks to their placing in the Bouts of Honor.
STORM: While both teams might be loved by the crowd, it’ll be up to one to show that killer instinct to leave with the titles.
DEAL: Let’s go to the ring for our introductions!
*STOCK: This bloody match is scheduled for one bloody fall and is for the bloody RAGE Gauntlet Tag Titles! Introducing the challengers, they are the team of “ACTION” JAY JACKSON AND GEMINI!!!
(The fans erupt into cheers as Back In The Game by Airbourne begins to play while the numbers 1, 2, 5, 10, 100, 1000 and higher appear on a rolling counter that increases in speed the higher the numbers get. Eventually the numbers stop counting and the counter explodes on the RAGE-Vision replaced by the words WELCOME TO THE BUDDY LIST with the Yin-Yang symbol behind it. This then merges into the opening guitar riff of “Ain’t No Love in Oklahoma” By Luke Combs.
A series of explosions go off by the entrance way, leaving a large cloud of smoke behind. As the smoke disappears the duo of Gemini and Jackson are greeted with a thunderous pop from the fans and begins heading towards the ring. They are accompanied by Homeless Don and make their way to the ring, exchanging words of strategy as they climb in. Each takes a turnbuckle and raise their arms as the fans continue to cheer.)
*STOCK: And their opponents…
(The arena goes black. Lightning strikes and the thunder BOOMS.)
*STOCK:Ladies and bloody gentlemen now entering the arena Crazy Jenna and Lady Giant. Together they are the history bloody making TCW AND RAGE heavyweight tag team champions....THEE STORM!!!!
(FANS GIVE A HUGE POP!!! Thee Storm stalks slowly to the ring. Both women climb to the top of opposite corners they call their lighthouses. They cheer on their fans. Thee Storm climbs down and readies for the match to begin.)
**DING**DING**
DEAL: Here we go!! Jenna and Jackson start things off, and it’s speed versus speed right out of the gate with these two. Jackson takes Jenna down with a crisp arm drag, Jenna pops up and answers with a lightning-fast headscissors. Jackson flips through, lands on his feet, and the two freeze for half a second and you can tell there’s a bit of respect there, and the fans reward both with a huge pop.
STORM: Looks like Gemini is calling for the tag though, and Jackson obliges. Giant offers a tag to Jenna, but Jenna seems to say in a minute. Giant smiles and nods, and in steps Gemini.
DEAL: Jenna lashes out with a kick, and Gemini takes a few, but he absorbs Jenna’s kicks, checks one, and sweeps her leg out from under her. Jenna scrambles to her feet while Gemini attempts an armbar, but Jenna avoids it, rolls, and dives to her corner, making the tag, and in comes Giant!
STORM: Jenna might be speed, but with Lady Giant in, now the power game begins. Lady Giant bulldozes Gemini with a shoulder block that sends him down to the mat. She hauls him up for a delayed vertical suplex, holding him aloft as the crowd counts along before slamming him down. Cover, one.. two… but that’s it says referee Terry Dale.
DEAL: Both get to their feet and Gemini delivers a few kicks, keeping Lady Giant at range, but then she is able to slip a kick and lock up, headlock on Gemini, Gemini whips her into the ropes. Gemini goes for a leapfrog but that’s a pretty big ask, and instead he’s caught by Lady Giant and dumped with an overhead belly-to-belly suplex!
STORM: Gemini lands hard and the fans applaud the move by Giant, but there’s also a contingent behind Gemini, and he gets to a knee holding his lower back, but he’s close to the corner, and in tags Jackson. A quick tag and Gemini steps to the apron as Homeless Don asks about his back.
DEAL: Jackson rushes in, tries to chop the giant down with leg kicks and quick strikes, but Lady Giant catches him mid-leap and throws him into the corner. A series of chops in the corner and Giant tags Jenna. Giant keeps Jackson in the corner as Jenna runs to a corner, charges the ropes, leaps off the center rope as Giant moves, and Jenna hits a springboard crossbody splash in the corner on Jackson!
STORM: Jackson stumbles out and Jenna cradles, one… two… kickout! Innovative offense by Jenna, and Jackson is down. Jenna brings him up, but Jackson with a quick fireman’s carry and then, as Jenna jumps to her feet, he takes her with another, but then flips into a bridge, one… two… kickout by Jenna!
DEAL: Both pop to their feet and now Jackson with a wristlock. Jenna cartwheels out, tries to hit a low dropkick. but Jackson sidesteps it. Jackson attempts an elbow drop, rolled out by Jenna who pops to her feet, standing moonsault finds nothing but the mat! Jackson runs the ropes, blind tag by Gemini.
STORM: Jackson with a clothesline attempt, ducked by Jenna, but then she runs right into a knee lift from Gemini! Jackson off the ropes and hits a flying forearm to the back of Jenna’s head, sending her right into Gemini’s snap roundhouse kick!
DEAL: Jenna goes down and Gemini with the cover, one… two… kickout! Gemini locks in a heel hold and Jenna is in the middle of the ring, but she’s trying to get to Lady Giant. Lady Giant is able to cut the distance with her height, but not enough to get the tag. Jenna though is refusing to give in and Gemini lets the heel hold go, pulls her up to her feet by her leg, then snaps to the mat with a dragon screw!
STORM: Gemini grapevines the leg once again and Jenna is in trouble. Jenna again tries to pull herself across the mat but Gemini is able to keep her grounded. Gemini again pulls her up, and he’s thinking another dragon screw, but this time Jenna leaps up at him - catches an enzugiri!
DEAL: Gemini drops to a knee and Jenna lands on the mat, then kicks both her feet up catching Gemini flush in the chin! Gemini goes down and Jenna gets to her feet, favoring her leg but makes the tag! Lady Giant is in and bulldozes down Gemini with a shoulder tackle! Gemini gets up and Giant with a clothesline. She rushes across the ring and nails Jackson with a forearm!
STORM: Lady Giant trying to clean house and Gemini is getting back up, Lady Giant runs the ropes, and nearly decapitates him with a boot! Cover and Dale is in position, one… two… but Gemini get the shoulder up.
DEAL: Quick tag out to Jenna as Giant whips Gemini into the ropes, bearhug by Giant and Jenna hits a springboard dropkick! Jackson comes in and eats a short-arm headbutt from Giant! Cover by Jenna, one… two… but Gemini kicks out! Quick tag out to Lady Giant again and now Giant comes in body slams him. Giant with a cover, one… two… but Gemini kicks out.
STORM: Lady Giant brings Gemini up, whips him into the ropes, but then ducks her head on the way back and Gemini with a leap frog, hits the ropes, and leaps with double knees into the chest of Lady Giant! Lady Giant gets knocked back and Gemini follows up with a shotgun dropkick that sends her tumbling through the ropes and to the outside.
DEAL: Gemini runs the ropes and leaps over, rolling plancha onto Giant on the outside! Giant hits the guardrail and Gemini quickly pops to his feet, because Jenna is in, runs the ropes, and suicide dive!! She nailed Gemini and now all three are down on the outside.
STORM: Jackson waits for Jenna to get to her feet and as she does, he runs and leaps off the apron, taking her down with a clothesline. All four competitors are on the outside as Jackson gets to his feet and grabs Lady Giant, rolling her in.
DEAL: He helps Gemini up and Gemini climbs in, and he makes the tag to Jackson. Jackson goes up top and Giant gets to her feet, Gemini hits a standing dropkick while Jackson comes off the top with a missile dropkick! Giant is down and Jackson covers, one… two… but Giant kicks out!
STORM: Meanwhile, Crazy Jenna is making her way over to her corner, and Jackson brings Giant up, swinging neckbreaker. Cover by Jackson, one… two… but Jenna breaks it up, stomping on his back. Jackson gets to his feet as Jenna goes back to her corner, and now both teams are not so much in the “we’re all friends” mindset.
DEAL: All four know there’s gold on the line, Storm. Jackson runs the ropes and goes for a flying crossbody on Giant as she gets to a knee, but Giant catches him! What strength by Giant and she has Jackson up and is carrying him around the ring. Tag by Jenna who climbs to the top rope and hits a diving crossbody to the back of her own partner, bringing Jackson down in a powerslam!!
STORM: That’s definitely a way to add some extra “umph” to the move. Giant rolls out of the ring and Jenna rolls on top of Jackson. One… two… Gemini breaks it up by pulling Jenna off!
DEAL: Jenna pulls Jackson up and whips him into the turnbuckle. Jenna charges in with a meteora double knees into Jackson, and then Jenna whips him again across the ring. She charges again, but this time Jackson moves and she collides with the corner, stumbles out, and Jackson with a huge German suplex! He gets up on his toes and he’s got the bridge, one… two… but Jenna rolls her shoulder up!
STORM: Both are down on the mat and now the crowd is on their feet for both teams. The crowd is cheering for both Jenna and Jackson, both partners trying to rally their teammate. Jenna dives to tag in Giant, Jackson dives to tag in Gemini!
DEAL: Gemini and Giant meet in the middle of the ring and Giant with a sidewalk slam! She hooks the leg, one… two… but Gemini kicks out! Giant pulls up Gemini and says it’s over, and she goes for her powerbomb! She’s got Gemini up, but he hits an elbow to her forehead and snaps back, hitting a huirricanrana that sends her headfirst into the corner!
STORM: An innovative counter to what very well could have been the ending blow of the match, Deal.
DEAL: Gemini rushes in and unloads with a rapid-fire combo—low kick, palm strike, a spinning back fist—but Lady Giant is held up by the turnbuckle and won’t go down. Gemini steps back and hits a spinning heel kick and that brings her down, and right into a Gemini roll up. One… two… thre… no! Lady Giant kicks out!
STORM: Gemini doesn’t let up though and as Giant gets up, he hits his “Face the Truth” codebreaker variation! Giant pinwheels her arms as she goes down and Gemini covers with Dale in position! One… two… thre… NO! Jenna breaks it up!
DEAL: That was very close to being a Three!
STORM: Yes it was, and Jenna knows it. Jenna’s trying to cheer Giant on, but Gemini knows that he has an opening. He pulls Giant up and hooks her, looks like he’s thinking “Reality Check!” He’s got Giant up, but her height is definitely making it awkward.
DEAL: Lady Giant delivers an elbow to the side of the head, drops behind Gemini, and then makes the tag to Jenna! Lady Giant falls through the middle and top rope to the outside as Jenna comes off the ropes with a springboard forearm!! She catches Gemini and goes for the cover, one… two… but Jackson with the save!
STORM: Jackson pulled Jenna off and saved the match for his team, but as he goes to the apron he’s caught with a dropkick from Jenna, knocking him off the apron!
DEAL: Jackson is on the floor, so is Giant, and now Jenna connects with a knee lift, and she doubles Gemini over, she’s going for her run-up bulldog in the corner, but Gemini is able to block it! He’s got her up for a belly-to-back suplex, but instead she rolls down his back.
STORM: Gemini turns around, boot to the stomach, and she’s hooked him for the DDT!
DEAL: She spikes Gemini and it could be over, but instead, Gemini lifts her like he’s going for a Northern Lights, but reaches out and tags Jackson as he makes it to the apron! Gemini spins around with Jenna in his grip and Jackson leaps… “LIGHTS, CAMERA, ACTION” OFF THE TOP ROPE!!
STORM: Good lord she never saw it coming!!
DEAL: Jackson with the cover as Gemini charges the ring and cuts off Lady Giant! One… two… THREE!!! WE HAVE NEW RAGE GAUNTLET TAG CHAMPS!!
**DING**DING**DING**
*STOCK: Ladies and bloody Gentlemen… the winners of this match… AND NEW RAGE GAUNTLET TAG CHAMPIONS… GEMINI AND “ACTION” JAY JACKSON!!!
STORM: I can’t believe this, Deal!
DEAL: Jay Jackson and Gemini used an opening and just a small quick counter to capture the Tag Titles! Terry Dale hands the new champions their titles while Lady Giant checks on Crazy Jenna. Jackson and Gemini have knocked off Thee Storm in a classic, high-impact, high speed encounter here tonight! Jenna is pulling herself up and the former champs are looking at the new champs… and extend their hands!
STORM: Oh great, now I really can’t believe this.
DEAL: All four competitors shake hands, and what a great sign of respect! Jenna and Giant applaud the new champs as they leave the ring, and Gemini and Jackson each take a corner, titles in hand, to celebrate this huge win!!
Deal: Our next match is a match paid for by Rich Mason Promotions and is taking place in Saudi Arabia as Superstar Steve Hogar is coming out of retirement one last time to take on a bitter rival of his, Kip Kutler. The fans here in attendance at MSG will be watching on the RAGE Vision.
Storm: The origins of this match go back over a decade when both men were a part of Mason Inc. Steve Hogar was the wily veteran and Kip Kutler was a young rising star at the time. They had serious heat that exploded after Hogar's departure from the group and they have had heat ever since.
Deal: Let's not forget that, until recently, Kip Kutler was BLACKLISTED from this industry for YEARS, and Steve Hogar bashed him on numerous occasions. When Kutler returned, Steve Hogar was one of the individuals that Kutler called out. Kutler used his past relationship with Rich Mason to lure Hogar out of retirement.
Storm: Kutler heard what Steve Hogar said about him, and you know what? Kutler has had things to say about Hogar as well.
Deal: Tonight is the night that they settle their differences, once and for all.
Storm: This will be Steve Hogar's last match - win, lose, or draw. Each of these participants will earn ONE MILLION DOLLARS just to participate in this match.
Deal: The winner will receive a percentage of tonight's gate, and there was a sell out with over 60,000 tickets being sold. Let's go to the ring!
*Ring Announcer (in both Arabic and English): This match is a FIGHT TO THE FINISH! There are NO RULES, NO DISQUALIFICATION, and NO COUNT OUTS! Introducing first, from Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA, he weighs in at 250 pounds, he is SUPERSTAR STEVE HOGAR!
("Hellraiser" by Ozzy Osbourne plays as Hogar makes his way to the ring. He receives a mixed reaction, but more boos than cheers. Hogar ignores the fans as he has a businesslike look on his face. Hogar is dressed in his wrestling attire - black trunks and a red Superstar t-shirt.)
Deal: Hogar is not very popular here tonight.
Storm: Kip Kutler has been throwing out a lot of accusations. One of those accusations is that Hogar is a DRUNK.
Deal: While Hogar has had issues with alcohol in the past, including two DUI arrests, he claims that he has been clean for some time.
Storm: The question is.....did Hogar have enough time to prepare for this match?
Deal: He claims that he did. He said that he was in "fighting shape" even before this match was signed, and while he's not in the "best" shape of his life, he's in good enough shape to beat Kutler or so he claims. He might have an uphill battle, because as we've seen, Kutler is in peak condition.
Storm: There's no doubt about that. Kutler quickly asserted himself in the main event scene after his return to RAGE and he has much to lose if Hogar manages to defeat him.
Deal: Hogar began his career in Japan in the early 90s and made his US debut in the UWF in November, 1996.
Storm: I remember that night!
Deal: Hogar was brought to the UWF by Rich Mason to team with Dan Williams against two of the top wrestlers at the time, Shawn Hart and Fury. Fury turned on Shawn Hart and Mason Inc. was born. Mason and Hogar have had their ups and downs over the years, sometimes as teammates and other times as enemies.
Storm: Rich Mason recently claimed that he pulled Hogar out of poverty again.
Deal: That may be an exaggeration but Hogar was no doubt lured by the money. That might explain some of the fans' disdain toward him.
*Ring Announcer (in both Arabic and English): And his opponent, hailing from Toronto, Ontario Canada and weighing in at 280 pounds here is The Canadian Destroyer... "THE NEW AGE ICON"... KIP KUTLER!!!
"The prophecy has been fulfilled!"
"This is his time"
"His Destiny Awaits"
(A siren can be heard softly building up with a guitar and lamb bag drum beat. The TCW Tron lights up to the image Kutler standing with his head down and then an image appears of him walking forward."Stricken" by Disturbed hits the PA system and Kip walks out from behind the curtain, and stops at the top of the stage. He holds his arms out to the sides, and spins once around, allowing the fans to soak in his essence. He stands while the chorus of the song begins.He walks down the ramp, yelling back at the fans who are shouting at him. Once he reaches the ring, Kip hops up onto the apron on his knee, letting his other leg hang loosely, as he pulls his sunglasses off, and tosses them into the crowd. He quickly lifts his leg and slips it through the ropes, straddling the middle rope for a moment, before completely getting in the ring. Kip quickly turns and climbs up onto the second turnbuckle, and he holds his arms out again, and tilts his head back, letting everyone bask in his presence for a moment. He takes a long stare of the crowd looking through them before heading back to the middle of the ring, awaiting his opponent's arrival.)
Storm: Kip Kutler has arrived and he means business!
Deal: He has a look on his face that can burn through lead. He looks like a man on a mission.
Storm: Kutler is now staring down Hogar and he suddenly cracks up laughing. This causes Hogar to take a step toward him, but the referee gets in between to restrain Hogar. This will not be a friendly scientific match. Both of these men are out for blood.
Deal: Both of these men look eager to get started. The ref is already at work, trying to keep them in their respective corners as they bark insults at each other.
Storm: You can cut the tension with a knife. The hatred between these two is out of this world.
Deal: Joining Kutler and Hogar in Saudi Arabia is Rich Mason, the promoter of this match.
(Cut to the skybox where Mason is seated with an entourage. The bald 70 something year old Mason is wearing a suit and has his usual poker face.)
Deal: Mason made sure that his name was all over that ring.
Storm: He obviously sold some advertising!
(The middle of the ring has an ad for Corona Beer. There are smaller ads for Nike, Monster Energy, DraftKings, and HBO. There is also a "Rich Mason Promotions" emblem. The turnbuckles all have "Mason" on them. There is a banner that says "RAGE: Pro Wrestling Generation" and "Rich Mason Promotions" in the background.)
Deal: Is this Rich Mason's response to Mason International's rebranding? He walked away from his own company early this year and disappeared for quite some time, only to return to RAGE of all places upon request of Kip Kutler.
Storm: No doubt Mason will be making a handsome profit from this match. Whenever there is money to be made, Mason is right there.
Deal: This match is unsanctioned. It is being brought to you as a joint venture between RAGE, Rich Mason Promotions, and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Storm: Let's remind the people why this match is taking place in Saudi Arabia and not the US.
Deal: Steve Hogar was not able to get cleared by ANY state athletic commission in the United States.
Storm: They went to every state?
Deal: I don't know about that, but they did go to Hogar's home state of Wisconsin and the state of Mississippi, which is one of the most lenient states for approval, and he was denied in both places.
Storm: If he couldn't get cleared in Mississippi, you have to wonder how long he will be able to last tonight. It may not be a question as to who wins this match as much as it's a question as to how long this match lasts.
Deal: All indications point to this being a short match.
Storm: Vegas has Hogar being a +900 underdog in this match.
Deal: The two are in the center of the ring as the ref explains the rules.....
Storm: What rules?
Deal: The ref tells them to shake hands. Kutler laughs and Hogar shakes his head in disgust.
**DING**DING**
Deal: Kutler and Hogar are face-to-face and they are mouthing off to each other and they lock up. Kutler gets the early advantage and punches Hogar in the face! He hits him again and again! Hogar hits Kutler back with some fists of his own! Kutler responds with his own flurry of punches and Hogar goes down!
Storm: Down goes Hogar! Down goes Hogar!
Deal: Kutler follow up with kicks and stomps to the face of Steve Hogar. Kutler is yelling at Hogar as he punishes him. Hogar tries to break free, but Kutler with some more stomps.
Storm: He won't give Hogar an opening!
Deal: Hogar tries to spring up, but Kutler with a kick right to the chin and Hogar goes down again! Kutler follows it up with more kicks and punches.
Storm: This is not gonna be a scientific match.
Deal: Not at all! Kutler is telling Hogar to "give it up" as he continues the beating. He has Hogar at the edge of the ring and shoves him to the outside with his foot! Hogar is on the outside and Kutler runs up to the top rope and he comes CRASHING down on Hogar with a flying bodypress! Kutler is now SMASHING Hogar's head against the steel steps!
Storm: Hogar is getting SLAUGHTERED out there!
Deal: Kutler is NOT letting up as he he SMASHES Hogar's head into the steel steps for the tenth time. That man has had NUMEROUS concussions in his long for God's sake! Kutler throws Hogar right into the guard rail and he continues his assault!
Storm: There are no count outs and no disqualifications.
Deal: Kutler has one foot on Hogar's neck as he grabs a chair and pushes it right into Hogar's gut, knocking the wind out of him!
(Cut to Rich Mason, in the skybox, who is lighting up a cigar.)
Deal: Rich Mason is obviously enjoying this.
Storm: Now we can see why Hogar wasn't cleared by ANY state athletic commission. This man is in NO condition to be wrestling. Somebody needs to stop this match before he suffers permanent damage.
Deal: Kutler is NOT letting up! He just face slammed Hogar right into the chair! Is the man still conscious?
Storm: Remember this is a 55 year old man who has not wrestled in a number of years. How much punishment can he take?
Deal: Kutler throws Hogar into the side of the ring, shoulder-first. He scoops up Hogar and tosses him onto the ring apron.
(Kutler raises his arms to a crowd pop.)
Deal: Kutler is tearing Hogar apart and these fans are loving it.
Storm: These fans are bloodthirsty! They want BLOOD!
Deal: They're getting blood as Hogar already has a cut. Kutler pulls Hogar up and look at at that! Hogar is swinging his fists and connects! I'm not sure if Hogar even knows where he's at, but he has some fight left in him. Kutler fires back and Hogar responds with a flurry of punches and Kutler is PISSED! Kutler with an uppercut and a superkick and Hoger goes down like a stack of bricks!
Storm: The Saudi fans are really getting into this.
Deal: Hogar is in trouble as Kutler is now ripping off the turnbuckle bad. He said that he's done taking it easy on him, that it's time to take the gloves off. Hogar is moving and trying to make his way up. Kutler is standing in front of him and appears to be aiming ANOTHER superkick, right to the face, and Hogar goes down again!
(Kutler flips off Hogar)
*Kutler: Take that Hogarbage!
Storm: This is not looking good for Hogar. Does he have ANY fight left in him?
Deal: I don't know, but Kutler is continuing his assault. More kicks to the face and to the gut. Kutler comes off the ropes and nails him with a legdrop. Kutler grabs Hogar's head and slams it into the mat! Kutler goes up to the second rope and hits a double axe handle.
Storm: Kutler is out to punish Hogar.....just like he said he would!
Deal: Hogar is already cut open and Kutler is making an example out of him. Kutler pulls Hogar toward the corner post and SLAMS Hogar's leg into the post!
Storm: Is that the leg with the bad knee that he once had surgery on?
Deal: I'm afraid it is. Kutler seems to have done his homework as he knows exactly what to target. Kutler does it again and again!
*Kutler (yelling): What do you have to say now HOGARBAGE?!
Storm: I'm guessing we won't see a handshake at the end of this one.
Deal: These two have despised each other for many years, dating back to when both of them were in Mason International. Kutler wraps Hogar's legs around the cornerpost and puts him in a figure four leglock. With little exception, this match has been ALL Kutler.
Storm: This isn't a match. This is an EXECUTION....and these bloodthirsty people are loving it!
(Cut to the skybox where Mason continues to smoke his cigar. Kutler walks around the corner and grabs a microphone.)
Storm: Rich Mason is loving it too. Kutler is back in the ring and he's has a microphone with him.
*Kutler: DO YOU QUIT HOGARBAGE?! Are you ready to QUIT?!
(Kutler holds up the mic to Hogar's mouth and his voice is muffled but a "No" comes out)
Storm: That sounds like a no.
(Kutler laughs and tosses the mic aside as he resumes the punishment.)
Storm: Kutler gave him a chance to quit and he REFUSED!
Deal: Kutler is on the top rope and nails Hogar with a flying elbow! He covers, 1......2.......and Kutler bounces up!
Storm: What?
Deal: Kutler sprung up before the ref counts to three.
Storm: And he's laughing!
(Kutler laughs as he resumes punishing Hogar.)
Storm: You can't say he's not living up to his word. He said he's gonna end Hogar and that's exactly what he's looking to do! Hogar is NOT prepared for what Kutler has in store for him.
Deal: Sadly you may be right. Hogar has been outwrestled and outbrawled. He's been overpowered and outmaneuvered. Kutler is in FIRM control of this match as he has Hogar in a chokehold.
(Hogar is gagging and there is some blood streaming down his face.)
Storm: They need to stop this match before somebody gets killed.
Deal: The ref doesn't seem to have any intention to stop this match. Kutler throws Hogar into that exposed turnbuckle and Hogar goes down again! Kutler with a SHOULDER BREAKER!
Storm: That's Hogar's bad shoulder, isn't it!
Deal: Hogar did have surgery on his right shoulder years ago and Kutler appears to be attempting to dislocate it as he places him in an armbar and turns it into a chicken wing! Hogar is screaming in pain as Kutler has that hold locked in and Kutler is laughing manically!
Storm: He looks like he wants to rip Hogar's shoulder out of it's socket!
Deal: Hogar continues to scream in pain!
Storm: This man is in trouble!
Deal: I think you're right! Hogar is in some serious pain as Kutler appears to be having the time of his life. Wait a minute, Kutler just released the hold and let Hogar's body fall to the mat.
Storm: What a nice guy!
Deal: Kutler scoops Hogar right back up and puts him in a Krippling Kutler Cross Face! This could be it! The ref is asking Hogar if he gives up and he REFUSES!
Storm: You know Kutler wants Hogar to give up. He doesn't care about scoring a pinfall. He wants Hogar to CRY UNCLE!
Deal: Kutler has Hogar locked into that finishing hold as Hogar continues to scream in agonizing pain. This man does not just want to win. He wants to humiliate Hogar.
Storm: Hogar wanted to humiliate him, but it's not working out that way.
Deal: Indeed it's not. SOMEBODY needs to stop this thing! It's not a match, it's a....
(Cut to Rich Mason, who appears to be enjoying himself as he eats appetizers.)
Storm: Rich Mason seems to be enjoying this.
Deal: Of course he would. Kip Kutler just said he's giving Hogar one more chance to quit but Hogar REFUSES to quit!
Storm: I bet Hogar is regretting signing up for this. I don't care how much money he's making from this fight, it won't be enough to cover his medical bills.
(The referee grabs Hogar's arm and lets it drop.)
Deal: For Hogar's sake, I hope he has insurance. Kutler just released the hold!
Storm: Why did he do that?!
Deal: He doesn't seem to be ready for the match to end.
Storm: This is no longer a wrestling match. This is a MASSACRE.
Storm: Kutler is now setting Hogar up for the Kutting Edge! AND HE HITS IT!
Deal: What a DEVASTATING MOVE! He covers for the cover and then thinks twice. He's setting Hogar up for ANOTHER Kutting Edge!
Storm: HOLY SHIT!
Deal: Kutler cover again, 1.....2......NO! Kutler just pulled up Hogar's shoulder!
Storm: What?! He had this match won!
Deal: It sure looked like it. He's back on his feet and kicking Hogar again and again with that boot of his. Is that not enough punishment?!
Storm: Kutler is enjoying this! It's like he's having the time of his life out there.
Deal: I could see teaching Hogar a lesson as Hogar has said some things that upset Kutler but this getting out of control. The referee isn't doing anything.
Storm: He counted, didn't he?
Deal: He didn't warn Kutler.
Storm: There are no rules! That's what Hogar agreed to, right?
Deal: He did. Kutler is now VERBALLY ABUSING a bloodied and Hogar in what has been a COMPLETELY one-sided match! Kutler is now slapping Hogar around and he SPITS RIGHT IN HIS FACE!
Storm: Ha!
(The crowd starts to boo Kutler, who appears to be having the time of his life.)
Storm: Listen to these fans.
Deal: They see what's going on here as Kutler is continuing to add insult to injury as he smashes Hogar's head into the mat again and again. This man has had NUMEROUS concussions in his career! SOMEBODY STOP THIS MATCH! Kutler is like a man POSSESSED as he yells out "Hogarbage" and continues assaulting the man with elbows to the face. Kutler goes upstairs again and comes crashing down with a flying bodypress! 1......2......and again Kutler lifts up Hogar. Kutler could have walked away with the win several times already and he REFUSES to finish Hogar off.
Storm: The man can barely move! Hogar is NOT in ring condition. He has NO BUSINESS being in there and has been EXPOSED....just like Kutler said he would.
Deal: Kutler is toying with the man at this point. Kutler with a curb stomp! No cover! And now Kutler is going back upstairs and he sits on the top rope as he points to Hogar and laughs!
(Kutler looks around and laughs as much of the crowd has turned against him. He waves to Rich Mason, who is watching intently from the skybox.)
Storm: Kutler is taking a breather. It's like he's wearing himself out by all this punishment he is dishing out
Deal: The man has lost it. I can see sending Hogar a message, but Kutler is taking this TOO FAR and somebody is gonna get seriously injured or worse!
Storm: Hogar NEVER should have accepted this match. It's obvious that the man is not in ring-shape. Kutler TOLD YOU ALL what he was gonna do but nobody believed him.
Deal: Kutler with a flying elbowdrop! Again, no cover.
Storm: We may have a catastrophie on our hands.
Deal: Hogar is literally GAGGING as Kutler laughs and puts him in a choke hold. It's unbelievable that the referee doesn't get in there and stop this match. Kutler has Hogar up and Hogar is still gagging. Kutler throws Hogar right into the corner with the exposed turnbuckle. He just narrowly missed hitting his head again. And Kutler goes for the TURNBUCKLE SMASH, but Hogar somehow sidesteps him and KUTLER GOES INTO IT SHOULDER-FIRST!
(Kutler screams loudly in pain)
Storm: Kutler went into that exposed turnbuckle shoulder-first, and just the wrong angle, and he may have DISLOCATED HIS SHOULDER!
Deal: That could very well be karma after what Kutler did to Hogar earlier. This is Hoger's chance for some offense....IF he can pull it together! Kutler is still hopping around the ring and he just went down to his knees! The referee is checking on Kutler and Kutler pushes him away as he he is in some pain....and here comes Hogar and he jumps right on top of Kutler! Kutler goes for an F5....NO! Hogar with a FLYING HEADSCISSORS!
(The crowd pops)
Storm: I've NEVER seen Hogar do that move before!
Deal: The right move at the right time! Hogar covers, but Kutler escapes and now Hogar with some kicks to the head! The man can barely stand, but he's taking advantage of the situation and he's taking it to Kutler! He grabs Kutler and AGAIN throws him into that exposed turnbuckle! Hogar is wrapping Kutler's legs around the cornerpost.....
Storm: That's what Kutler did to him earlier!
Deal: Hogar grabs a chair and nails Kutler's leg! He hits him again and again! Now Hogar is a man possessed as he is running on PURE ADRENALINE! Hogar is the master of the figure four and he's trying to wrap Kutler's legs around but no! Hogar falls to the floor in exhaustion as Kutler is inside the ring and he's in some serious pain of his own as he grabs his shoulder.
Storm: Just when we thought this was over....
Deal: Hogar is using every ounce of strength that he has to make his way up. He's attempting to get back into the ring, but his knee or his ankle gave out on him. Hogar is up again and he grabs Kutler by the legs and pulls him out! Hogar grabs that chair and now it's Hogar that is punishing Kutler with that steel chair!
Storm: Look at that HATE in Hogar's eyes!
Deal: Can you blame him?! Hogar just knocked the wind outta Kutler with that chair. He's now setting Kutler up for the figure-four but having some trouble. Kutler with a kick to the face and Hogar goes down! Both men are down! Kutler isn't laughing anymore!
Storm: I don't believe this!
Deal: Kutler was DESTROYING Hogar and could have ended this match on numerous occasions. All it took was Kutler hit in that exposed turnbuckle into the corner at just the wrong angle and that changed the course of this match. Could Hogar have a fighting chance?
Storm: Are you serious?
Deal: This is a man who not only dominated the tag team division for many years, but also became a World Champion after defeating The Saint. He has had some big wins in his career that some may claim were upsets. Does he have another one left in him?
Storm: Come on! Don't get too excited! Kutler just hit some turbulence. He'll be fine.
Deal: Both mean are struggling to make their way up. Kutler is up first and he's trying to lift up the steel steps but his shoulder gives out. He's yelling curse words in frustration and goes to grab that chair and he's wrapping that chair around Hogar's legs before kicking him square in the head!
Storm: How many more head shots can this man take?!
Deal: Kutler is now breathing heavy as Hogar is once again gagging as Kutler puts him in another chokehold. Kutler is now looking at the cornerpost as he heads back into the ring and he's headed upstairs. He's looking to break Hogar's leg! This man is RELENTLESS!
Storm: He wants to make Hogar pay for what he just did to him.
Deal: Hogar is a man just trying to survive and Kutler is making it difficult. Kutler is slowly making his way to the top as he screams obscenities at Hogar. If you thought these two hated each other before, that hate seems to be increasing. Kutler is all the way at the top and leaps but HOGAR LIFTS HIS FOOT and that chair hits Kutler square in the head! Both men are down again!
Storm: There are no count outs, no disqualifications, no rules. Neither is moving!
Deal: Hogar is stirring and making his way back up as Kutler is still motionless.
Storm: This was a COMPLETELY one-sided match until that FLUKE happened and now we're seeing VINTAGE Hogar. This man will not quit. No matter what you throw at him, he just keeps coming after you.
Deal: Kutler had numerous chances to end this match earlier but he chose not to and now he's suffering the consequences.
Storm: Hogar is putting Kutler in his finisher, a figure-four, and he has it locked in! Kutler is screaming in pain!
Deal: There is no escape. Could Hogar actually force Kutler to submit?! The ref is on the outside and asking Kutler if he wants to quit and he refuses.
Storm: Kutler is fighting for his career here. A loss would be DEVASTATING to Kutler and both he and Hogar know that.
Deal: Hogar is barely hanging on himself as he uses the steel steps as leverage, but Kutler is trying hard to reverse it.
Storm: I'm not even sure Kutler knows where he's at, but he knows that losing is NOT an option. I CANNOT BELIEVE how he ended up in this position.
Deal: He was GREEDY and that's his own fault!
Storm: Greedy? He was just trying to live up to his word. Kutler is a man of his word.
Deal: He went TOO FAR and you know it and now he's paying the price! Perhaps karma has come to collect. The ref asks Kutler is he wants to give up and he says no.
Storm: NO way in hell will Kutler give up.
Deal: Wait a minute, Kutler has REVERSED the figure four and now it's Hogar that is in pain. Now the ref is asking Hogar if he wants to quit. He says NEVER!
Storm: He may want to reconsider because he's losing the advantage that he was handed to on a silver platter due to that FLUKE. Hogar better pull it together really quick if he wants ANY chance of walking outta here in one piece because lightning doesn't strike twice!
Deal: Kutler is obviously not happy with the recent turn of events. He may be going into the new year with a shoulder injury, courtesy of Hogar. That isn't what Kutler had planned.
Storm: Kutler is increasing the pressure. Perhaps it's time for Hogar to call it a career before his legs are broken!
Deal: He's not ready to call it a career.
Storm: He should be! Look at him! The man's money is GUARANTEED! He and Kutler have given the fans a helluva show but it's time! TAP OUT!
Deal: Kutler is ORDERING Hogar to quit, which makes Hogar dig his heels in even more. Hogar is mustering every ounce of strength in his body to try and reverse that figure four, but Kutler isn't relinquishing the advantage and Hogar is serious pain here. He has a great deal of intestinal fortitude.
Storm: Intestinal fortitude? I have to question that man's' intelligence!
Deal: The longer Hogar holds on, the ANGRIER Kutler is getting! Kutler's face is BEET RED!
Storm: That man is PISSED!
Deal: Kutler releases the hold. He is SCREAMING obscenities at Hogar as he makes his way back up to his feet and stands over a fallen Hogar. Kutler pulls Hogar up and throws him FACE FIRST into the steel steps!
Storm: Hogar gets cut AGAIN! Hogar is BUSTED OPEN!
Deal: Kutler with some boots to the face and to the midsection of Hogar, yelling and screaming at him as he continues his assault. Kutler has LOST IT!
Storm: He told Hogar to QUIT and Hogar refused to quit and now Kutler is making him pay and pay dearly!
Deal: Kutler turns to the side.....OH NO! He's gonna pick up those steel steps! NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
Storm: This is gonna END Hogar!
Deal: Kutler lifts up the steps and Hogar grabs his foot and the steel steps fall RIGHT ON TOP OF BOTH MEN!
(The crowd chants "Holy Shit")
Storm: These people know English?
Deal: They are familiar with four-letter words, that's for sure. The steps are laying right on top of Kutler and Kutler is CRUSHING Hogar's leg! This is NOT GOOD!
Storm: The ref is standing by and he doesn't know what to do.
Deal: If this were a sanctioned RAGE match, somebody might have considered stopping it by now, but this match is UNSANCTIONED and the ref is letting it go.
Storm: That's what they wanted and Rich Mason gave it to them!
Deal: Both men are motionless and the referee is trying to get those steel steps off of Kutler. Here comes the ring announcer and a ringside official and they're helping him move those steps off of Kutler, but the damage may have been done! Both men are STILL motionless!
(Cut to the skybox where Rich Mason is still watching, and still has a poker face.)
Deal: I wonder what is going through that man's mind. Hogar's blood is on his hands!
Storm: Hogar agreed to this!
Deal: That is true, but Mason knew the condition that this man was in. That's why this match is taking place in Saudi Arabia. How much more punishment can this man take?
Storm: What's shocking to me is that Kutler is not moving. At least Hogar is moving! Kutler appears to be out!
Deal: Kutler may be seriously injured. How knows how much those steel steps weight and Kutler took the brunt of that impact. The ref is looking over Kutler. He doesn't know what to do.
Storm: You know damn well Kutler will DESTROY that man if he stops the match and awards it to Hogar.
Deal: Hogar is actually making his way back up, holding onto to a nearby chair. Hogar is up! Hogar is up! (crowd pop)
Storm: And Kutler is STILL DOWN?! How did that happen?!
Deal: Hogar smells victory here as he folds the chair and picks it up and WAIT! Kutler lifts a knee and LOW BLOW Hogar! (crowd boos) Kutler SPRINGS up! That was a TRICK! He was playing possum!
Storm: Smart man!
Deal: Kutler grabs the chair and smashes it against the side of the ring in ANGER! He tosses the chair in the ring and he's crawling on top of Hogar and berating him as he SLAPS him in the face!
*Kutler: GET YOUR BITCH ASS UP HOGARBAGE! COME ON!
Deal: Kutler slaps Hogar again and.....WAIT! Hogar grabs Kutler's wrist and Kutler goes to slap Hogar and Hogar grabs his other wrist as he uses his strength to try and.....NO! A kick to the gut, knocking the wind out of Hogar! Kutler SPITS on Hogar and pulls him up and is trying to get him back into the ring. The hatred that these two have for each other is OFF THE CHARTS!
Storm: Kutler is struggling, but he's picking up the over 250 pound Hogar and places him on the ring apron.
Deal: Kutler screams at the ref to get back in the ring and Kutler follows. He's eyeing that chair that's on the mat and then eyes Hogar. I'm not sure Hogar knows where he's at.
Storm: The man is winded, he's bloody, he's outta gas. It's time to STOP THIS CARNAGE!
Deal: Kutler is looking to finish him off, it seems. He pulls Hogar over to where the steel chair is and attempts to set him up for a piledriver but Hogar just will not cooperate. Kutler with a swift kick to the head as he's once again getting angry. As Kutler berates Hogar, he has another idea. He's wrapping that chair around Hogar's legs. He wants to finish the job he started earlier and BREAK HOGAR'S LEGS! Come on ref! Get in there!
Storm: Remember, there are no rules in this match! That's what Hogar agreed to!
Deal: A couple more kicks to the head and Hogar may be out cold!. Kip Kutler is making his way to the corner now that he's satisfied that Hogar isn't moving. Kutler is slowly making his way up. Kutler is not known as a high flyer.
Storm: He seems to have dished out enough punishment to know that Hogar's out of gas.
Deal: Kutler stucks up both of his middle fingers at Hogar and leaps, BUT HOGAR MOVES OVER AND KUTLER HITS THE MAT FACE-FIRST! Kutler tried a flying bodypress onto that chair, but Hogar managed to swerve him at the last second!
Storm: That may have kept Hogar from being disabled just like his old partner Dan Williams!
Deal: Dan Williams has been in a wheelchair for many years, due to a beating he once received from The Saint, and no doubt Kutler was looking to do the same to Hogar. Both men are again down and motionless. The ref cannot even count because there are no count outs. This match must end by pinfall or submission.
Storm: I don't f'n believe this! This match should already be over and Hogar should be in a hospital bed.
Deal: That was Kutler's plan, but things haven't gone as planned. This match started out as a JOKE that was supposed to end in a blow out and it has turned into a no-holds-barred streetfight! If Kutler loses this match, even if he gets out of here in one piece, his main event days could very well be OVER!
Storm: Don't be delusional, Storm. Hogar doesn't stand a chance.
Deal: I didn't say he did but these men may not be the same after this one.
Storm: I'll tell you one thing. This match won't end in a handshake or embrace.
Deal: Both men are stirring but I'm not sure they know where they're at. These fans are going CRAZY in Riyahd. What was a crowd that was partial to Kutler is now solidly behind Hogar!
Storm: I can't believe this! They're getting behind a DRUNK! Don't these people have laws against alcohol?
Deal: What do you mean?
Storm: Like don't they get their arms cut off if they get caught drinking and driving like Hogar did on more than one occasion?
Deal: Puh-leze. Kutler is making his way back up as is Hogar, who just broke his legs free of that chair. Kutler spots the chair and he snatches it but WAIT! Hogar grabs the other end! These two are having a tug of war over the chair! Both men are trying to get possession over that steel chair and Kutler SNATCHES it as he has the strength advantage and SWINGS it at Hogar, but Hogar sidesteps him and Kutler hits the mat with the chair and trips and falls right on top of it!
(Some fans are laughing at ringside and Kutler screams obscenities at them.)
Deal: LOOK OUT! Hogar with a FACE SLAM on the chair and cover, 1......2......NO! A blooded Hogar is yelling at the official as he pounds the mat in frustration. Hogar grabs Kutler by the hair and SMASHES his face into it! AGAIN AND AGAIN! And now KUTLER is BUSTED OPEN!
Storm: How the hell can Hogar even see?!
Deal: I don't know but Kutler may be losing the advantage that he had now that blood is streaming down his face. Some of that blood gets into Hogar's eyes and he wipes his face. Hogar is setting Kutler up for the figure four once again but Kutler with a boot to the face! Hogar falls back into the corner and he's EXHAUSTED! He's taking a breather as he waits for Kutler to make his way back up. Kutler is up and Hogar goes for a clothesline but Kutler ducks underneath it! Hogar comes back and Kutler FLATTENS Hogar with a clothesline of his own! Kutler with another kick to the head!
Storm: How many of those blows to the head has Hogar taken?!
Deal: Far too many. The man may have brain damage after this one is over.
Storm: He already had brain damage, according to Kutler.
Deal: Kutler isn't helping the situation any. Kutler has Hogar in an armbar.
Storm: Kutler is gonna pull Hogar's arm right out of it's socket!
Deal: Wait a minute, Kutler isn't stopping there. He's putting Hogar in the Krippling Kutler Cross Face!
Storm: This could be it!
*Kutler: QUIT DAMMIT!
Deal: Kutler is screaming at Hogar and DEMANDING that he quit! Hogar is breathing heavy and he's on empty.
Storm: He's been on empty for some time.
Deal: Kutler is still hollering at Hogar. I think he's wearing himself out just as much as he's wearing Hogar out.
Storm: I'm not so sure about that. Listen to Hogar's AGONIZING screams! He's throwing out some four letter words of his own!
Deal: Kutler is trying to maintain his grip as Hogar inches his way to the ropes. The ref is asking Hogar if he wants to quit and he refuses.
Storm: COME ON HOGAR! GIVE IT UP!
Deal: Hogar is in seriously bad shape here and he STUBBORNLY REFUSES to quit!
Storm: What is wrong with that man?!
Deal: Kip Kutler is asking himself the same question as he shakes his head in frustration as Hogar inches even closer to the ropes. Once again the ref asks Hogar if he wants to quit and he shakes his head. Kutler is still screaming at him, like a Drill Sergeant, and HOGAR SOMEHOW MAKES IT TO THE ROPES! The ref is tapping Kutler on the shoulder as he REFUSES to let go! The ref SMACKS Kutler across the head and that gets Kutler to drop Hogar and now Kutler grabs ahold of the ref and smacks him across the head before tossing him outta the ring!
(The crowd boos)
Storm: He just manhandled that hometown referee and these people have completely turned against him.
*Kutler (to Hogar): YOU'RE MINE!
Deal: Kutler now pulls Hogar to the middle of the ring and sets him up for a Kutting Edge! Kutler is having some difficulty as he's taken a beating in this match. He has Hogar up and HITS IT! Kutler is covering, but there is NO REFEREE!
Storm: 1....2.....3......4.......5! This match should be over AGAIN!
Deal: Kutler did it to himself! He tossed the referee out, who is trying to regain composure on the outside. An angry Kutler is screaming at the official to get back in. Kutler is pulling up Hogar. Don't tell me he's doing it again?! Kutler is struggling with Hogar, but has him up and hits ANOTHER Kutting Edge! The referee just made his way back into the ring and Kutler is yelling at him to get in position! The referee slowly makes his way over.....
Storm: He's doing this on purpose!
Deal: The cover, 1......2.......NO! Hogar with a shoulder up and Kutler is LIVID! Kutler is SCREAMING at the ref again!
Storm: Don't throw him out again!
Deal: I think he learned from that as he takes a deep breath and now he's screaming at Hogar for kicking out! Kutler is stumbing around as he's pondering.....no way! Is he?!
Storm: Yes!
Deal: Kutler is gonna try it again! He's going for yet ANOTHER Kutting Edge! He grabs Hogar but Hogar with an EYE GOUGE and Kutler is temporarily blinded with some of that blood getting in his eyes! Hogar is swinging in no particular direction as he can't see! Hogar is punching air and he finally connects with Kutler's face and Kutler goes down as does Hogar! These two men are EXHAUSTED! Someone just threw a towel into the ring
Storm: It's over! Someone threw in the towel!
Deal: It is NOT over! The ref is using the towel to wipe the bloodied faces of both men.
Storm: Oh.
Deal: Kutler still appears to be blinded as he's rubbing his eyes after that eye gouge and wait a minute! Hogar just spotted the chair. He CLOBBERS Kutler and Kutler doubles over and Hogar hits him again! And again! Hogar is hitting releasing YEARS of PENT UP RAGE and FRUSTRATION as he continues to beat on the man while these stunned fans are silenced in disbelief!
Storm: That blood is trickling down Hogar's face again.
Deal: That's a good thing for Kutler because Hogar was going to do some serious damage if he hasn't already. Hogar can't see once again as he wildly swings the chair but doesn't connect. Another swing and the chair goes flying outta the ring, nearly missing the referee! The ref wipes Hogar's face again as well as Kutler's. Hogar can see Kutler lying motionless on the mat. He covers, 1......2.......kickout! How did he kick out after taking all of those chairshots!
Storm: Intestinal fortitude! This is a MUST WIN for him.
Deal: Hogar seems to have Kutler where he wants him. He's setting him up for his figure four leglock finisher!
Storm: But does he have the strength to get it locked in?!
Deal: That's a good question as Hogar is struggling and it doesn't appear that Kutler is even conscious after taking those chairshots, some of them to the head! No doubt that is payback for what Hogar did to him earlier. This may be Hogar's last chance! Can he put SHOCK THE WORLD and put Kutler away?
Storm: Kutler with a KICK TO THE FACE!
Deal: Hogar stumbles back and falls to the mat. Kutler is trying to shake the cobwebs as Hogar pounds his fist on the mat in frustration.
Storm: These fans are at the edge of their seats.
Deal: Kutler and Hogar are both struggling. Hogar and Kutler lock eyes as they lie on the mat and look at each other in disbelief and then anger as they exchange four letter words. Both men are in rough shape and bloodied. Kutler was on his way to an easy win in the early going of this match, but rammed his shoulder into an exposed turnbuckle and that altered the course of this match.
Storm: Kutler had this match won on more than one occasion!
Deal: But he just couldn't end this match without punishing the man. As he said before, his goal wasn't to win, but to humiliate Hogar and now he's risking humiliation himself! Both men are nearly out of gas. It may come down to who wants this more. Kutler crawls over toward Hogar and wraps his hands around Hogar's neck, choking him, as he wrings his neck. He's telling Hogar to quit and Hogar refuses! Kutler with a slap to the face! Hogar tries to return it, but Kutler grabs Hogar's arm and puts him in another one of his patented armbars!
Storm: I'm telling you he is gonna rip that man's shoulder of his socket to pay him back for what happened earlier when Kutler's shoulder hit that exposed turnbuckle!
Deal: Kutler is the one that exposed that turnbuckle to begin with! Kutler is once again ORDERING Hogar to quit but he REFUSES! Hogar is trying to reach over with his other arm but Kutler pulls him away. The ref is asking Hogar if he gives up and the answer is "hell no". This antagonizes Kutler even more as he attempts to strengthen his grip and Hogar reaches the ropes again.
*Kutler: DAMMIT!
Deal: Kutler POUNDS the mat in frustration! He seems to be running out of ideas as if he doesn't know what else to do as he eyes that chair on the outside. Kutler with some elbows to the sternum as he drags Hogar in the middle of the ring. He looks at the cornerpost as if he's pondering going up to the top. He wants to finish this thing.
Storm: Put him in the Krippling Kutler Cross Face!
Deal: I think he wants to knock him unconscious first.
Storm: He wants to give him BRAIN DAMAGE.....something NOT to remember Kutler by.
Deal: Kutler is yelling curse words once again as he ignores the ref's warning and exits the ring. Kutler grabs not one but two chairs and tosses them into the ring. Can the man even make it back into the ring?! He's taken so much punishment and it shows.
Storm: I've never seen him more angry. This match should be OVER and he should be out enjoying the Riyadh night life but here he is, still trying to put away his longtime enemy.
Deal: Kutler slowly makes his way back in. As Hogar rises up, Kutler CLOBBERS him over the head and this crowd is STUNNED! Hogar fell-face-first to the mat! The fans are so quiet you can hear a pin drop!
Storm: Kutler is wrapping each chair around each of Hogar's legs. He wants to end this match.
Deal: He's tried before but couldn't put Hogar away. Can he do it now? He's looking upstairs and this is a high risk maneuver that is GUARANTEED to put Hogar away AND possibly BREAK HIS LEGS if he connects!
Storm: But can he get to the top rope without falling? Can he hit Hogar before Hogar realizes what's happening
Deal: The fans are cheering Hogar on as Kutler heads to the corner and makes the long climb to the top. He makes his way up and Hogar is moving around.
*Kutler: FUCK!
Deal: Kutler is frustrated and he makes his way back down.
*Kutler: I'm gonna break your fucking neck!
Deal: Hogar breaks free from one of the chair and Kutler grabs it and uses it to knock the wind out of Hogar! Kutler is setting Hogar up for a pileriver ONTO THE CHAIR.....but HOGAR WITH A LOW BLOW!
Storm: He cheated!
Deal: It's not like Kutler didn't do the same to him! Kutler is hopping around the ring and Hogar with a small package and handful of tights! 1......2.......NO! Kutler sets Hogar up with a belly to back suplex right onto that chair! 1......2......NO! Hogar kicks out!
*Kutler: STAY THE FUCK DOWN!
Deal: I think Kutler is pondering wrapping that chair around Hogar's neck!
Storm: That's going too far.
Deal: That seems to be the route he's going but the ref is getting in between him and Hogar and Kutler shoves the ref! I don't think that was a good idea! Kutler is now pulling Hogar up and Hogar is swinging at Kutler!
Storm: WHAT THE HELL?!
Deal: The people are starting to count as Hogar somehow manages to catch a second wind and has Kutler backed into the corner! He pounds on Kutler, 4....5....6....7....8....9.....10! And he's STILL wailing on him! Hogar throws Kutler across the ring and HITS HIM WITH A SPEAR! 1.......2.......NO! Kutler kicks out just in the nick of time! Hogar grabs Kutler by the hair and he smashes his face against the mat. Kutler with an elbow to the face! The two men are wrestling on the mat, each trying to gain the upper hand, and now Kutler with a cross face chicken wing!
Storm: Hogar won't quit, but Kutler just cannot sustain the momentum.
Deal: The fans here in Saudi are firmly behind Hogar now. They are cheering him to get out of that chicken wing.
Storm: GIVE IT UP!
Deal: Hogar reaches the ropes and Kutler CANNOT BELIEVE IT!
*Kutler: FUCK!
Deal: Kip Kutler has HAD IT! No matter what he does, he can't seem to put the man away. It was Hogar breathing heavy and now Kutler is breathing heavy and he's FURIOUS! His own anger is handicapping him. Kutler grabs Hogar and FACE SLAM onto the chair!
*Kutler: STAY DOWN MOTHER FUCKER!
Deal: The cover, 1.....2.....kickout! (crowd pops) Hogar REFUSES to stay down. An extremely frustrated Kutler just threw both of the chairs next to Hogar. Kutler has thrown the kitchen sink against the man but he refuses to quit. Kutler leans over and he's trying to apply the ankle lock submission but Hogar is squirming which is adding to Kutler's frustration. Kutler drops a leg onto Hogar's midsection. Kutler grabs the chair and tries to wrap it around Hogar's legs, but Hogar squirms again.
*Kutler: HOLD STILL!
Deal: Kutler picks up the chair and he stops! Kutler nearly fell over in exhaustion as he nearly tripped over Hogar and he's trying to wipe the blood from his eyes. Hogar has been on empty for some time and now it is Kutler who is bordering on empty. Kutler wanted to extend this match in order to make an example out of Hogar and now Kutler is desperately wanting to end this match because he himself is running out of gas. What was once a long shot is now a real possibility. Can Steve Hogar capitalize on Kutler's.....WAIT! Hogar with a small package, 1.....2....3!
Storm: NO! Kutler kicks out!
Deal: Kutler springs up and he just blew a gasket! He's kicking around, trying to find Hogar. Both of these men seem to be blinded. The referee was just handed a towel and he begins to wipe Kutler.....no! Kutler SNATCHES the towel and wipes his eyes! He has a look that can kill in his eyes as he GLARES at Hogar!
Storm: I wouldn't wanna be Hogar!
Deal: Kutler is taking that bloody rag and he's CHOKING Hogar!
*Kutler: GIVE IT THE FUCK UP!
Deal: The fans here are booing Kutler as he continues to choke Hogar with that towel.
(Hogar is gagging and coughing up blood.)
Deal: This is getting out of hand as Kutler continues to choke Hogar. Hogar is NOT moving! The ref is trying to grab ahold of the towel and a LIVID Kutler is staring down the ref! The ref backs away and Kutler makes his way toward the ref! That towel is COVERED in blood and the ref is being backed into the corner. Kutler is admonishing him.
Storm: The ref has had enough! He's yelling at Kutler and they're in a heated argument.
Deal: This is giving Hogar some time to recuperate
Storm: You're assuming there's something left in the tank. Hogar is MOTIONLESS!
Deal: Kutler is threatening the referee, but he's careful not to put his hands on him because he needs that ref to count Hogar's shoulders to the mat. As Hogar has been claiming for weeks, a loss to him can be detrimental to Kutler's career. Kip Kutler is taking a breather as he glares at a motionless and bloodied Steve Hogar.
Storm: Kutler is eyeing those steel chairs. Does he have in mind what I think he has in mind?!
Deal: Kutler grabs a chair and wraps it around Hogar's left leg.
Storm: He's doing it again! Kutler is looking to END this thing.
Deal: The referee is trying to get in the way, but Kutler shoves him! He picks up the other chair and wraps it around Hogar's other leg.
Storm: This is NOT good for Hogar, not at all.
Deal: Kutler is cursing at Hogar as he makes his way up to the top. He's taking his time, can he even make it up there?!
Storm: Look at Hogar! Kutler has all the time in the world.
Deal: The referee is checking on Hogar and Kutler is SCREAMING at the ref to get out of the way! The ref backs off as Kutler reaches the top. If he connects, Hogar's ankles could be broken! Kutler leaps and Hogar moves slightly, but Kutler CONNECTS!
Storm: Did you hear that?! He SNAPPED at least one of Hogar's ankles!
Deal: This crowd is in DISBELIEF! He very well could have snapped at least one of his ankles. Hogar moved at the last second, which might have saved him.
Storm: No, didn't you hear it?! BOTH ANKLES were SNAPPED!
Deal: I don't know but there seems to be some damage there.
Storm: Kutler has had ENOUGH! He's putting Hogar in his Hogar's own finisher, the figure four leglock.
Deal: The referee is asking Hogar if he gives up and he REFUSES! (crowd pops) This INFURIATES Kutler who increases the pressure!
Storm: Hogar is fading out!
Deal: Indeed he is! The ref asks him again and Hogar uses what's left of his strength to shake his head!
Storm: GIVE UP YOU IDIOT! This man will have both of his legs broken if they're not already!
Deal: Kutler is so zapped of energy that he's not even yelling at Hogar to give up. Kutler is wearing himself down! Hogar's shoulders hit the mat, 1.....2......shoulder up! (crowd pops) Hogar is STILL in this thing!
Storm: WHAT THE HELL?!
Deal: There's nothing else Kutler can do but increase the pressure. Hogar's legs are no longer working. There's NOTHING he can do to come back from this. Yet the man still won't give up! Kutler POUNDS the mat with his fist in frustration!
Storm: I think I heard Hogar's other leg snap! He is NOT walking outta this one.
Deal: The referee is lifting Hogar's arm and it drops, he raises it again and it drops, he lifts it again and Hogar's arm is still up as he gives the fans a thumbs up. Kutler sees this and he's beside himself!
*Kutler: GIVE UP MOTHER FUCKER OR I'LL BREAK YOUR NECK!
Deal: Kutler just threatened to break Hogar's NECK!
Storm: Does Hogar even feel anything in his legs?! He must want to end up in a wheelchair like his partner Dan Williams!
Deal: Kutler seems intent in putting him in a wheelchair. Kutler releases the figure four and he POUNDS the mat in FRUSTRATION! His hands are on the side of his head as he wracks his brain, trying to put away Hogar. He's thrown EVERYTHING in his arsenal at the man and he's STILL in the match!
Storm: He's not standing though!
Deal: Kutler is shaking his head in frustration as he stares down Hogar with smoke coming out of his nostrils. Hogar turns himself around and is crawling, but he can't make his way up to his feet. His legs are no longer working! Why doesn't this referee stop the match?!
Storm: You know the rules!
Deal: There are no rules!
Storm: Exactly!
Deal: Kutler appears to be amused at the sight of Hogar crawling toward him, his legs aren't working, Kutler just smirks and shakes his head in disbelief. Kutler stands there as Hogar, who can barely see due to the blood that is covering his eyes, reaches and grabs one of Kutler's ankles. Hogar doesn't have the strength to get himself back up. Or even take down Kutler at this point.
Storm: Put him out of his misery!
Deal: Kutler just stares at Hogar and takes a deep breath, shaking his head. Even he can't believe what he's seeing.
Storm: Put him away!
Deal: Kutler is now setting Hogar up.....for the Kutting Edge! He has some difficulty but HITS IT!
Storm: PIN HIM!
Deal: I don't think he's convinced that Hogar is done as Hogar lies motionlessly on the mat. Kuter puts Hogar in the Krippling Kutler Cross Face!
Storm: There's no getting out of this!
Deal: We've seen him get out of EVERYTHING Kutler has thrown at him, but you may be right. There is no sign of movement as the referee raises Hogar's arm once and it falls, he raises it again, still no movement, one more time, and IT'S OVER!
Storm: FINALLY!
**DING**DING**DING**
Deal: Kutler is NOT letting go!
Storm: Does he even know where he's at?!
Deal: Either he didn't hear the bell or he's VERY angry that Hogar resisted for so long. I don't know which but the referee is tapping his shoulder and now security is in the ring trying to get Kutler off of Hogar. The man is UNCONSCIOUS! LET HIM GO! He better let go or they might reverse the decision!
Storm: I don't think they can.
Deal: Finally, security is able to pull Kutler off of Hogar. And Kutler collapses right next to Hogar. The careers of these two men have been intertwined for many years, dating back to when both were on the same team. One man's career will end tonight and the other will continue his comeback but he has some recovering to do.
Storm: It's a good thing he has some time off, but he'll be fine! By the time RAGE is back up and running next year, his shoulder will be pretty much healed up.
Deal: How do you know that?
Storm: I know!
Deal: Hogar is STILL motionless as paramedics have arrived and there's a stretcher being brought to the ring.
Storm: ONE stretcher.
Deal: That's what I said! The security guards are trying to help Kutler up, but he's brushing them off. He wants nothing to do with them as he walks himself to the corner. Kutler is staring at the fallen Steve Hogar as paramedics work on him. What is that man thinking?!
Storm: He's asking himself why he's not enjoying a steak at the finest restaurant in Riyadh. This was supposed to be a quick 5-10 minute match.
Deal: Rich Mason is at ringside with his entourage as he watches the chaos continue to unfold. They are trying to get Steve Hogar onto the stretcher.
Storm: I bet Kutler would break that stretcher in two, with Hogar on it, if he had the energy for it.
Deal: Obviously he does not. Mason is watching Hogar with his poker face as if he doesn't have any concern for the man.
Storm: How do you know that?!
Deal: Just a wild guess. Kutler is still standing in his corner and yes he is still standing as he will walk away from this as the victor as he watches one of his most hated rivals being moved into an ambulance. The open the doors and Hogar lifts his head as he just regained consciousness. He looks over at Hogar and locks eyes with him. Hogar gives Kutler the middle finger!
(The crowd pops as Kutler smirks)
Deal: And Kutler gives Hogar a middle finger of his own!
(Another crowd pop)
Storm: Is that supposed to be a sign of respect?
Deal: I don't know what it means, but they're putting Hogar into the ambulance as Kutler continues to stare him down as the doors close and the ambulance pulls away.
Storm: I don't think he was convinced that Hogar was done!
Deal: Who can blame him after all that?
*Ring Announcer: The winner of this match is KIP KUTLER!
(The crowd pops as Kutler steps away from the corner and the ref raises his arm in victory.)
Storm: I don't understand these people! They loved him and then they hated him and now they love him again. I can't wait to see how people react to him once he's back in the states!
Deal: Judging by the fans reaction here at MSG, who have watched this match on the big screen, I'm assuming it will be positive.
(Rich Mason approaches Kutler and raises his other arm.)
Deal: Kutler brushes Mason off as if he doesn't want anything to do with him. Mason backs away as his bodyguards step in front of him.
Storm: Rich Mason made Kip Kutler an even wealthier man tonight between that one million dollar and the winner's purse, which is likely just as much. Gotta love that Saudi money!
Deal: Kip Kutler is refusing help is he makes his way out of the ring.
Storm: Kip Kutler is bloodied and he's beaten, but once again proved that he's a warrior and he will be a force to be reckoned with in RAGE next year.
Deal: Steve Hogar's career has officially ended and is being transported to the hospital as we speak. We hope that he is okay and will keep you updated on his condition.
~~~
Stock: Right then, there’s no bloody time for dithering. We’re getting straight on with the bloody action. Next up , the RAGE Scientific bloody Showcase Championship is on the bloody line as Doug Devens defends against Nightwalker! Gordon vs. Nightwalker
Vandessa Deal: What a night so far!
Ricky Storm: 22 years in the making!
Vandessa Deal: Doug Devens won’t just come out here as a champion he will come out here as a conqueror. Double champion!
Ricky Storm: Doug has to be tired, but maybe the stem cells are working! May he hit my boy Kip up for some D-Bol or trenbolone!
Vandessa Deal: Both these competitors represent the same faction, but this match is about personal gain! They have to set the alliance to Daniel Dare aside to achieve their goals and dreams!
Ricky Storm: Let’s head to bloody Lord Robert Stock! That guy is totally loco daddy! He’s an honorary Planet Silverstar member!
Stock: Oi! Still bloody talking here! From Chicago, weighing in at 254 bloody pounds, DOUG DEVENS!
("Ride of the Valkyries" by Wagner plays. Devens stands at the top of the ramp, both championships displayed with quiet arrogance. Thomas Gordon lingers just behind him, hands folded, a satisfied smile on his face like a man watching a long-term investment finally peak.)
Ricky Storm: He beat Scott Grayse earlier tonight with Gordon’s help, let’s be clear about that, but he’s walking into this match already wounded. Two matches. Two belts and now Nightwalker? That’s rough! She is someone you should never overlook especially on one of the grandest stages!
Vandessa Deal: She is Rage's REAL DEAL! She is laser focused on winning here tonight. Yeah, it’s strange seeing Salvation church members facing one another but when it’s for one of the most prestigious titles in wrestling today all bets are off!
Storm: She’s real? Are you for real daddy? She is as fake as your tits!
Vandessa Deal: Idiot! Do all you Storms share one collective brain? Of course you do and it’s damaged! Just sit there and be mute!
Ricky Storm: We are the free folk! We have a pretty sweet time Machine, just ask Ferman, Barnhill or Jennings! Our president JOEY FERMAN of Planet Silverstar is C.O.O. Of UWA!
Vanessa Deal: Crayon crew as Thief Taylor calls them! Just stop talking about them. No one cares! NO ONE CARES!
Robert Stock: His bloody opponent hailing from some bloody quadrant somewhere in bloody hell…..
(A little girl's giggle is heard and then " Out of the darkness hell's queen did call to pain and suffering she brought to them all. Away ran the children to hide in their beds in fear that the devil would chop off their heads". (The little girl giggles again)
Stock: Presenting, the bloody Queen of Hell - NIGHTWALKER!
(At that point the lights go out and fog fills the stage as "Dracula” by Rob Zombie hits a fire ball, shoots out of the stage and turns into Loralie Blackwell . She heads down the ramp to the ring in cat-like strides glaring at the crowd as the non-believers boo her and her followers cheer. She stops at the edge of the stage and snaps her fingers disappearing only to reappear in the middle of the ring and heads to her corner.)
Ricky Storm: Her trickery shows no bounds! I wonder if David Copperfield did his apprenticeship under her tutelage? What about D.B Copper? I swore I saw him at the Dollar Tree in Lima, Ohio! Might have been Tat Tom!
Vandessa Deal: She earned this shot you fool. BOH points. Consistency and she chose him. That tells you everything. She is more focused now than she has been in a long time.
Ricky Storm: Rumor has it that my boy Dougie D lived in a jungle with a crazy tribe that taught him the real meaning of enlightenment, daddy!
Vandessa Deal: Lies! All lies, I swear, I am not paid enough for this!
**DING**DING**
(They circle slowly, neither willing to overcommit. Circling like two gladiators destined for greatness. They are circling while jaw jacking one another. Both competitors circling with their eyes locked on one another. )
Ricky Storm: This is Scientific Showcase rules submissions only. No pinfalls, no knockouts. One mistake, and it’s over.
(The first lock-up is brief and violent. Nightwalker drops level, reaching for Devens’ leg, but Devens sprawls hard and drives her face-first into the mat. He stomps on her.)
Vandessa Deal: That’s veteran instinct. Devens didn’t hesitate; he smothered her.
Ricky Storm: Being from hell and all that darkness I bet she enjoys a little smothering! I know I do!
Deal: Of course you do, you sick freak!
(Devens grinds a forearm across Nightwalker’s face, just enough to hurt, just enough to irritate. Terry Dale warns him. Devens ignores it. They reset. He attempts to try again but Nightwalker strikes faster this time twisting into Devens’ arm and forcing him toward the ropes.)
Ricky Storm: Nightwalker’s not trying to overpower him. She’s trying to out-think him. Doug is a bit older so he could be sun-downing!
(Devens breaks free with a rake of the fingers and immediately snaps on a headlock, dragging Nightwalker to the mat and slowing the pace to a crawl. Gordon nods approvingly from ringside.)
Vandessa Deal: This is Doug Devens’ world right now. This is how he wins he drains you.
Ricky Storm: Plus, Gordon in your corner ain’t a bad thing either! He ain’t eye candy or anything, but you got to be wondering, if you're Nightwalker, when he’s gonna pull some shit, daddy!
(Nightwalker fights up, shoots Devens off the ropes but Devens blocks, yanks her arm over the top rope, and drops his weight onto it.)
Ricky Storm: That arm’s a target now. Everything Devens does from here will be about control.
Deal: He’s trying to wear her down, not a rookie move by any means.
(Back inside, Devens twists the arm again and again, threatening quick armbars, forcing Nightwalker to burn energy escaping instead of attacking. Then suddenly Nightwalker rolls through a transition and snaps on a triangle choke.)
Vandessa Deal: She’s got it! She’s got it locked in!
(The crowd roars as Devens scrambles, stacking her just enough to reach the ropes with his fingertips.)
Ricky Storm: That was close. Too close. Good thing he has a furry red-assed Orangutan's reach!
Deal: That would be a baboon you donkey!
(Gordon jumps onto the apron, barking at Dale, buying Devens precious seconds to recover. Nightwalker snaps. She charges Devens, smashing his head into the corner, kneeing him in the ribs, then dragging him down into a brutal neck crank.)
Vandessa Deal: This is frustration boiling over. Nightwalker feels it slipping.
Ricky Storm: She is mad as a hornet! Her eyes are glowing! Is Lucifer gonna crack the earth and appear from the depths of hell? I hope not, Halloween isn’t for like 10 months!
(Devens bites her hand to break free. Dale scolds him. Gordon waves it off. Nightwalker responds by chopping Devens leg out and stomping directly on the knee before locking in a kneebar.)
Ricky Storm: That’s the same knee he’s been favoring all night!
Vandessa Deal: He bit her!!!!! What the hell!
Ricky Storm: He must have missed catering!
(Devens howls, clawing to the ropes. He barely escapes. Nightwalker is laughing while she creeps forward! She grabs him by the head and suplexes him over. She is quick to her feet and drops a hard elbow. She grinding that elbow into his throat in an attempt to choke him out. Devens flips her over and begins just a flurry of hard rights!)
Vandessa Deal: Deven’s just brawling now!
Ricky Storm: He better pace himself. This ain’t 2010!
(Devens traps Nightwalker during a flurry of rage and cinches in a Crossface, sitting deep and wrenching back with everything he has. He’s reefing on her neck with a good grip. Nightwalker slowly trying to inch her way to the ropes. Doug applies more pressure, slowing her fight.)
Vandessa Deal: This could be it!
(Nightwalker crawls. Inch by inch. Fingertips scraping canvas. Rope break. The crowd applauds both. Nightwalker rolls to the floor. Devens follows but she snaps him forward with a huge clothesline, driving the back of his head into the apron.)
Ricky Storm: That’s vicious! She’s dismantling him! That rattled his brain. He may need a cat-scan!
Vanessa Deal: Step by step she wears him down. She wants this gold!
(Nightwalker attempts to lift him but he pushes her into the guard rail. She is clobbering him. He hits her with a knee raise taking her back. Doug to his feet and suplexes her over taking both competitors down!)
Vandessa Deal: Some old school traditional move sets.
Ricky Storm: Sometimes things that are old become new again. Just like your tits!
Vandessa Deal: Idiot, I swear!
(Nightwalker and Devens are both slow to get up! Nightwalker gets to get her feet and delivers a huge headbutt sending Doug back into the ring apron.)
Ricky Storm: Now that’s using your head, eh!
(She rolls him into the ring, Nightwalker locks in an arm-triangle choke. Devens staggers to his feet and slams her into the corner, but she keeps the hold applied. Then the building loses its god damn mind!)
(“Legendary by Skillet” plays over the loud speaker.)
Vandessa Deal: WAIT!!!!! Hold THE DAMN PHONE! WAIT A SECOND!!!!
Ricky Storm: Someone call my daddy, daddy - ya know!
(Harold Hartley appears on the stage.)
Ricky Storm: You’ve got to be kidding me.
Vanessa Deal: This is crazy!
(Harold looks at Robert bloody Stock and nods.)
Robert Stock: Harold Hartley is cashing in the WHO’S THE DADDY PRIZE. The match is now a triple threat.
(Devens is screaming like he has seen a ghost? He’s holding Terry Dale trying to get his feet. Hartley runs down the ramp and slides into the ring and Nightwalker turns and CRACK.)
Vandessa Deal: NO! NO!
(Hartley levels Nightwalker with a lead pipe, knocking her out cold. He tosses the pipe out of the ring before Terry Dale notices.)
Ricky Storm: This is a robbery!
(Hartley turns to Devens. He charges in blind rage. Hartley sidesteps. Strikes. Drops Devens to the mat.)
Vandessa Deal: Hartley’s been waiting a year for this moment!
(Hartley traps the arm and sinks in The PAINKILLER. Devens fights. Thrashes. Reaches for Gordon.)
Ricky Storm: There’s nowhere to go! That’s a huge DICK MOVE OF THE CENTURY!
Vandessa Deal: He’s trying to break his arm!
Ricky Storm: Pay back is a bitch daddy!
(Deven’s is fighting it. He is screaming in pain. Terry Dale is down asking Deven’s if he taps! He shakes his head no! He’s frothing at the mouth while gasping from the pain.)
Vanessa Deal: He’s gonna break his damn arm!
Ricky Storm: I can’t wait for the pop crack rice crispy sound! Pay back is a real super bitch daddy!
(Devens taps. The pain was too severe and The bell rings.)
**DING**DING**DING**
Stock: Your bloody WINNER! - HAROLD HARTLEY!!!
Vandessa Deal: HAROLD HARTLEY HAS DONE IT!
(Hartley rises as the crowd explodes. He takes the Scientific Showcase Championship the same one Deven’s took from him long ago. Hartley flips Devens off. Nightwalker glares from the corner, fury burning through the haze.)
Ricky Storm: Nightwalker was robbed. Devens was humbled. And Harold Hartley just rewrote history. Hartley walks up the ramp, championship reclaimed, while chaos and anger linger behind him.
Vandessa Deal: This wasn’t just a match, Ricky. This was a reckoning.
Ricky Storm: LEDGENDARY LIKE ONLY RAGE CAN PROVIDE!
Deal: Okay RAGE fans it all comes down to this, the main event of Year 22. After a year long Bouts Of Honor competition that saw Team Cage come out victorious and giving the advantage to the challenger in this match. RAGE World Champion Daniel Dare will defend his title against his long time rival Cage in the FEAR FACTORY which will take place inside of the CATHEDRAL in Chicago, Illinois, home of none other than the Hardcore Holy Roller himself the Saint, who is currently in TCW, another long time rival of Dare and the same can be said of Cage, who will also be the SPECIAL REFEREE! I can’t believe what we are about to see!
Storm: Neither can I! This is going to be INSANE!
Deal: Insane doesn’t even begin to cover it! The fans here in Madison Square Garden will be watching it on RAGE-Vision as there are cameras set up all over the Cathedral to capture the action to make sure none of the fans here in New York City or watching at home miss a second of what will be an unquestionably dangerous and violent match!
Storm: It should be noted that there will be NO ONE ELSE inside the Cathedral except for Cage, Dare, and the Saint and one can only imagine what waits for them inside! No members of Team Dare or the Salvation Church. No members of Team Cage. Just those three inside the Cathedral, with Chicago firefighters and paramedics standing by outside the property for when the match ends, which is now the focal point of the Fear Factory match inside the home of the man who created it all the way back in 2017 while he was the RAGE World Champion which was an absolutely epic match. In fact the Saint loved the match so much he even brought it to TCW with him back in 2022!
Deal: The Saint won both of those matches, while we saw Jerry Root win in 2018 and Gemini prevail in 2019 here in RAGE so this will be only the FIFTH TIME this match will be used in either fed as it is so dangerous, so mind altering, both feds agree that it should be used SPARINGLY and ONLY in extreme situations and there is no situation more extreme than the BLOOD FEUD between Daniel Dare and Cage!
Storm: These two have been going after each other for YEARS and now they have a chance to finally settle this in what will be maybe the most challenging match of their careers. Cage won the right to pick the stipulation to this match and he decided on the Fear Factory as he doesn’t just want to beat Dare, he wants to push him to his physical and mental limit while at the same time hoping to walk out of the Cathedral as the new RAGE World Champion.
Deal: Cage has been obsessed with taking down Dare and the Salvation Church and now he finally gets Dare, in what is his last chance to fight for the RAGE World Championship, one on one in an environment Cage thinks favors him and a match he says is right up his alley and with this being his last chance at taking down Dare, Cage is swinging for the fences with this pick. But while Cage clearly knows what he is doing and what he is getting in for, we can’t forget the man he is facing is Daniel Dare. He has seen it all, done it all, and will not be intimidated by this match no matter how dangerous or torturous it may seem.
Storm: Let’s not forget Dare and the Salvation Church spent over a year inside of the Cathedral after they were gifted it by Mason International after the Saint’s controversial departure from the business last summer. They used it as their home, their base of operations, and remade it in their image while they were there. And during that time they got to know every room, every hallway, every corner in the Cathedral so while Cage may think he has Dare backed into a corner, Dare spent a long time inside the Cathedral and with his knowledge of the layout of the Cathedral, there are those who feel Cage made a rash decision picking the Cathedral as the location and that he might have accidentally handed Dare the advantage without realizing it.
Deal: That is an excellent point as Dare took great pleasure in revamping the Cathedral in his image while the Salvation Church occupied it which they did until the Miracle Marathon when the Saint defeated Dare to become the RAGE World Champion and reclaim ownership of the Cathedral. Dare was able to regain the championship at Hell’s Holiday bringing us to this moment now where two of the sport's most bitter rivals finally get to settle their issues in what might be the final encounter between them. But we would not be doing our job if we didn’t discuss the man who will be officiating this match taking place inside HIS HOME and that is none other than the Saint.
Storm: It would be malpractice if we didn’t discuss him or his history with both of these men. Everyone knows about the wars waged between the Saint and Daniel Dare over the years. They have spent nearly THREE DECADES inflicting ungodly pain and suffering on each other in the feud that was standard bearer every other feud in this sport has been compared to. It was the first feud EVER inducted into the Hall Of Fame and even during “down times” when they are not actively battling each other, there is still a hate between them that will never die no matter how much time passes.
Deal: They don’t call Saint vs. Dare the Feud of Feuds for nothing as they have been in some of the bloodiest, most violent and historic matches this sport has ever seen. With all of that said, while many feel the Saint being the special referee for this match gives Cage the advantage, there are those who feel differently because while many people focus on the Saint’s hatred of Dare, let’s not forget that the Saint also has had a long and violent history with Cage.
Storm: They have engaged in some of the most brutal matches the sport has ever seen and while neither of them hate each other like they hate Dare, to say they are friends would be considered a massive case of misinformation because there is no love lost between Cage and the Saint either.
Deal: Throw in the fact that Cage and Dare are fighting inside THE SAINT’S HOME, a home he spent a year trying to get back and several months renovating when he did, no thanks to Cage’s use of a blow torch while he was “helping” clean the Cathedral up, something that did not sit well with the Saint. Word is while any weapon is in play for this match, word is the Saint put in the contract when asked to ref this match nothing flammable would be used in this match, as well as that RAGE would foot the bill for any part of his home that gets damaged or destroyed during this match. Some say it was the Saint just trying to squeeze a few extra dollars out of RAGE just because he could, but he also knows that by agreeing to let the Fear Factory take place inside of his home there is a good chance it will not look exactly the same when it’s done.
Storm: For his sake I hope he has a good contractor on speed dial because he is going to need it when it’s done! In addition to all the insanity and blood shed we are going to witness, both Cage and Dare are going to have to face their greatest fear if they hope to win this match. No pinfalls will be counted for a wrestler who hasn’t faced his fear so even if your opponent drops dead with no chance of kicking out, if you haven’t faced your fear yet the Saint won’t even consider making the count!
Deal: Both of these men know that and are ready to face whatever fear they have to take down the other, and knowing what type of men Cage and Dare, we can only imagine what kind of fear they could possibly have!
Storm: I shudder to think what could possibly scare these two!
Deal: I don't know what it could be but we are close to finding out as Stock is in the ring ready for the announcements!
Stock: LADIES AND BLOODY GENTLEMEN! OUR NEXT MATCH IS THE MAIN BLOODY EVENT OF YEAR 22 AND IS THE FEAR FACTORY MATCH THAT IS TAKING PLACE INSIDE THE SAINT'S BLOODY CATHEDRAL IN CHICAGO, ILLINOIS AND IS FOR THE RAGE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP!
(Crowd pops LOUDLY)
Stock: INTRODUCING FIRST, THE SPECIAL REFEREE! HE IS A HALL OF BLOODY FAMER AND ONE OF THE GREATEST BLOODY WRESTLER'S OF ALL TIME! HE IS THE HARDCORE HOLY ROLLER ….. THE SAINT!
(GOAT by the Cult plays bringing a deafening roar from the fans as the Saint, thanks to the cameras inside the Cathedral, appears on the RAGE-Vision. He makes his way to a wrestling ring set up in the basement gym of the Cathedral. He is wearing a referee’s shirt with the word GOAT on the back. He looks into the camera to acknowledge the fans back in New York who continue to cheer loudly.)
Stock: NOW INTRODUCING THE BLOODY CHALLENGER! FROM MESA, ARIZONA… WEIGHING 225 POUNDS, HE IS A MULTI-TIME HALL OF BLOODY FAMER… THIS… IS… CAGE!!!
(The fans erupt into deafening cheers as they see Cage make his way into the ring in the basement gym. Cage points at the camera to acknowledge the fans then goes about getting ready for the match.)
Stock: NOW INTRODUCING THE CHAMPION! HE IS THE LEADER OF THE SALVATION BLOODY CHURCH AND CALLS HIMSELF THE MESSIAH OF WRESTLING! HE WEIGHS IN AT 300 BLOODY POUNDS AND HAILS FROM TO HELL AND BACK! THE RAGE WORLD CHAMPION …. DANIEL DARE!
(Dare makes his way towards the ring in the basement gym of the Cathedral while the fans back in. New York City boo him LUSTILY as he says a few incendiary words into the camera before stepping into the ring.)
*CAMERA VIEW ON TELEVISION SWITCHES TO DIRECTLY INSIDE THE CATHEDRAL*
Deal: They are inside the ring in the basement gym of the Cathedral as we now switch to the view inside of the Cathedral where the action is about to take place. Even though they are all the way out in Chicago we can feel the tension all the way out here in New York! The Saint calls Cage and Dare to the middle of the ring and is giving them both last second instructions!
Saint: Alright you two, PAY ATTENTION to what I’m about to say because I’m only going to say it once and I WILL NOT REPEAT MYSELF! This is the FEAR FACTORY but it is also MY HOUSE! I didn’t wait a year to get the Cathedral back and then agree to let you two fight it out inside MY HOME without a few assurances from RAGE beforehand.
This IS an anything goes match, weapons are allowed, and in fact encouraged, and ANYTHING is fair game to be used. HOWEVER, I want you to keep in mind that thanks to a clause in my contract that RAGE agreed to, IF YOU BREAK IT YOU BOUGHT IT! So feel free to use whatever you want, but remember if you break it, the money is coming out of YOUR PAYCHECK NO QUESTIONS ASKED!
Deal: The Saint isn’t playing about that!
Saint: ALSO, since this is the Fear Factory, if you want to win you must FACE YOUR FEAR! Any pinfall or submissions without facing your fear first will be IGNORED so I strongly advise both of you face your fears as soon as possible to speed the proceedings along. Falls also can take place ANYWHERE inside the Cathedral on OR outside. As long as it's only Cathedral grounds, it's good. The ONLY rule I have tonight is that while weapons are in fact allowed, NOTHING FLAMMABLE IS ALLOWED! And we all know why that is …. CAGE.
Cage: IT WAS ONE ROOM!
Saint: IT WAS A BIG ROOM! I DID allow both of you to place weapons at random locations in the Cathedral as I damn well this fight isn’t staying inside this ring. Only you two know where you placed them so use them at will and while I am strictly enforcing my NO FIRE RULE, feel free to spill as much blood as you want because that cleans up much easier than fire. No thanks to Cage.
Cage: Just let it go already!
Saint: I REFUSE TO LET IT GO! YOU ALMOST BURNED DOWN THE WHOLE DAMN PLACE! Also there is one room on the main floor that is sealed off and OFF LIMITS and you must NOT GO IN THERE OR SOMETHING SERIOUSLY HORRIBLE WILL HAPPEN TO YOU!
Dare: I didn’t agree to that! You can’t tell me what to do, I’M THE MESSIAH AND YOUR BIOLOGICAL FATHER! If I want to go in that room I’M GOING IN THAT ROOM!
Saint: THE HELL YOU ARE! As I said before, MY HOUSE MY RULES so what I say GOES! That being said, enough wasting time, let’s go about the business of you two kicking the shit out each other! RING THE BELL!
**DING**DING**
Deal: The bell has rung and Cage and Dare immediately go at each other! It’s a slugfest from the start with the Saint looking on as Cage and Dare are using each other like a punching bag in the early going!
Storm: They’ve waited all year for this match and now that it’s here they aren’t going to hold back! They are rolling along the ring ropes beating the crap out of each other and it’s only to get more violent from here!
Deal: Cage has Dare backed into the corner and is whaling on him with rights and lefts …. DARE WITH A KICK TO THE NUTS! Cage goes down to his knees and Dare viciously boots him in the head!
Storm: There are no rules so he did it right in front of the Saint knowing there will be no repercussions for doing so!
Deal: Dare smirks at the Saint telling him it’s going to be a short night for him and the easiest paycheck he ever earned and now grabs Cage and CLOBBERS him across the back! He does it again and now he grabs Cage in a front face lock and SWINGS HIM VIOLENTLY ACROSS THE RING!
Storm: Cage sits up grabbing his neck and he might have tweaked something in it when Dare threw him!
Deal: Cage tries to stand up and Dare CLOTHESLINES him and sends him to the mat! He goes to cover Cage, but the Saint just stands in the corner staring at him!
Dare: WHAT ARE YOU DOING? GET OFF YOUR ASS AND MAKE THE COUNT!
Saint: YOU KNOW THE RULES! NOT UNTIL YOU FACE YOUR FEARS! FACE IT AND I’LL COUNT! UNTIL THEN SHUT YOUR MOUTH!
Deal: Dare clearly didn’t like the Saint telling him off, but the rules are clear! No pinfalls or submissions will be counted until a wrestler faces his fear! Dare reluctantly and angrily goes back to Cage who shoots up and catches him with a DROP KICK that sends Dare flying through the ropes out to the floor!
Storm: Landing on the floor is hard enough under normal circumstances but there is NO MAT on the floor in this basement gym so Dare’s landing was rougher than usual!
Storm: Dare gets up slowly trying to shake off the pain …. CAGE WITH A SUICIDE DIVE OVER THE TOP ROPE ONTO DARE!
Deal: And that might be the last we see of the ring in this match! Dare with another rough landing on the concrete floor and now Cage grabs Dare by the hair and begins BASHING HIS HEAD INTO THE FLOOR!
Storm: Dare's head is making a sickening sound as his flesh is repeatedly SLAMMED into the concrete!
Deal: Cage pulls Dare off the floor and now he whips him HEAD FIRST into a nearby weight rack! Dare hits the ground and now Cage grabs a DUMBBELL and goes to BRAIN Dare with it …. Dare moves and Cage slams the dumbbell into the ground!
Storm: Cage stands up and turns to face Dare …. Dare grabs him and throws Cage HEAD FIRST INTO THE MIRROR BY THE WEIGHT RACK!
Deal: The mirror SHATTERS and shards of broken glass are everywhere! The Saint pulls out his cellphone and takes pictures as he's clearly documenting this so he can get reimbursed by RAGE for the damage!
Storm: Cage stands up and there is a HUGE gash on his head from where it hit the mirror! Blood is pouring down his face and it didn't take long for blood to spill tonight in the Fear Factory!
Deal: Dare picks up a glass shard and SLASHES Cage across the back with it! That opens up a huge gash on his back and Cage howls in pain! He drops to his knees and grabs a glass shard himself. Dare moves in on him and Cage STABS Dare in the foot with the glass shard! Now Dare howls like a wounded animal as these two are SLICING AND STABBING each other like maniacs and we’re barely five minutes into the Fear Factory!
Storm: We knew it would be bloody but I didn’t think the blood would come THIS FAST! These two are out to MAIM each other!
Deal: Cage pulls the glass shard out of Dare’s foot and slashes him across the thigh with it! Cage goes to stand up but Dare grabs a dumbbell and SMASHES Cage in the back with it!
Storm: OUCH! That was right in the spine! I can feel Cage’s pain all the way here in New York! That was VICIOUS!
Deal: Cage drops to his knees and tries to get some distance between himself and Dare who runs up and boots Cage in the ribs! Cage rolls over clutching his stomach in pain and Dare has had the advantage most of the early going!
Storm: Dare looks over at the Saint who looks like he just texted a photo of the broken mirror to RAGE management and yells at him to pay attention! The Saint yells back until either one of them faces their fear he doesn't have shit to do and that he should pay attention to Cage instead of him!
Deal: Dare demands to know how is he supposed to face his fear when he doesn’t know where he’s supposed to face it! The Saint yells back that it will happen when it happens and to stop bitching and start fighting!
Storm: Dare did not like that answer!
Deal: Dare does not like when anyone talks back to him! When you call yourself the Messiah of wrestling you think everyone is beneath you! Dare is still carrying that dumbbell and turns back to face Cage who is slowly getting up. Dare charges at Cage and goes to PUNCH HIM WITH THE DUMBBELL …. CAGE.PICKS UP A BENCH AND USES IT AS A SHIELD TO BLOCK THE PUNCH!
Storm: Dare's hand went into the bench with the weight of the dumbbell behind it! He drops the dumbbell and howls in pain as he might have injured his hand! Dare angrily turns towards Cage who grabs Dare by the head and SLAMS his face on the workout bench!
Deal: Dare is rocked and now Cage leaps up on the workout bench and now leaps towards Dare with a HURRICANRANA! OH MY GOD!
Storm: Great move by Cage as it sent Dare crashing into a nearby treadmill! Cage runs over and STOMPS Dare's head into the treadmill and that didn't sound good!
Deal: Cage now STANDS on Dare’s back while he is face down on the treadmill. Cage looks at the control panel and flips on the power switch ….. THE TREADMILL IS MOVING WHILE CAGE IS STANDING ON DARE’S BACK!
Storm: The treadmill is GRINDING Dare’s face while Cage remains on top of him ….. Cage CRANKS up the speed on the treadmill as it continues to grind Darel’s face! CAGE IS USING THE TREADMILL LIKE A BELT SANDER ON DARE’S FACE!
Deal: Cage continues to turn up the speed on the treadmill as Dare growls in pain! Dare is trying to get out of this and now he rolls his entire body onto the treadmill which shoots him off and causes Cage to go FACE FIRST into the control panel! He lands on the treadmill and is shot off of it like Dare was into a nearby wall!
Storm: Dare sits up and sees his reflection in a nearby mirror and sees his face is BRIGHT RED as Cage tried to take his skin off with the treadmill! There’s a huge cut on Dare’s forehead and blood is coming out of it as both men have already been busted open!
Deal: Dare looks at his wound in the mirror and he is FURIOUS! Cage tried to permanently disfigure him with the treadmill and Dare is not going to let that stand! He pulls Cage up by the throat and CHOKE SLAMS HIM ON THE TREADMILL!
Storm: The treadmill is now DESTROYED and unusable thanks to that Choke Slam and the Saint pulls out his cellphone and makes a call to RAYMOND CUCUMBER?
Saint: HEY CUCUMBER? IT’S THE SAINT! YEAH I KNOW I’M SUPPOSED TO BE REFFING THIS MATCH, BUT HAVE YOU SEEN THE MESS THEY’RE MAKING? THEY’RE TEARING SHIT UP LEFT AND RIGHT AND AT THIS RATE I MIGHT NOT HAVE A HOUSE LEFT WHEN THIS IS OVER! SO THAT FEE YOU HAD TO PAY TCW FOR THEM TO AGREE TO LET ME REF THIS MATCH? IT IS NOW DOUBLE! HEY, YOU KNEW MY SERVICES WOULDN’T BE CHEAP, SO IF YOU WANT ME TO CONTINUE TO STAND BACK WHILE THEY DESTROY MY HOME I JUST GOT BACK, YOU WILL PAY THE TAB AND THANK ME FOR IT! THERE’S NO NEED TO BE LIKE THAT, JUST PAY ME WHAT YOU OWE AND WE’LL BE GOOD! I KNEW YOU’D COME AROUND! PLEASURE DOING BUSINESS WITH YOU!
Deal: Dare overheard the Saint call Cucumber and he isn’t happy about him making calls while he’s reffing his match!
Dare: WHAT THE HELL ARE YOU DOING? WHY ARE YOU CALLING CUCUMBER WHEN YOU’RE SUPPOSED TO BE REFFING MY MATCH! WHAT IS WRONG WITH YOU!
Saint: DON’T YOU WORRY ABOUT WHAT I’M DOING, WORRY ABOUT WHAT YOU SHOULD BE DOING BECAUSE WHAT I DO IS MY BUSINESS, NOT YOURS!
Deal: Dare is LIVID at the Saint and is literally SEETHING as he turns back towards Cage who is trying to get out of the wreckage of the treadmill. He gets to his feet and Dare lifts him up for a SUPLEX INTO THE WALL! That cracked some of the plaster and you can see the look on the Saint’s face as he clearly is going to demand more money from RAGE after this!
Storm: I don’t know how much money they had to offer the Saint AND TCW for him to agree to ref this match, but I’m sure it was a LOT!
Deal: Dare pulls Cage up and tries to whip him into the wall again, but Cage reverses it and sends Dare FACE FIRST into the wall and that causes more damage! The Saint is heard saying off to the side that RAGE is going to go bankrupt paying off all this damage as Cage grabs Dare as he steps away from the wall and drills him with a big right! That knocks Dare towards the gym doors and now Cage uses Dare’s head to SMASH OPEN the doors and boots Dare out into the hallway!
Storm: They’re now free to go anywhere in the Cathedral and there’s no telling what damage they might do! Cage runs over and drives a big elbow into the back of Dare’s head and that knocks him to the floor! Cage runs towards him and hits Dare with a MASSIVE DOUBLE STOMP TO THE BACK!
Deal: Cage rolls Dare over and tries to go for the cover and the Saint has to tell him he needs to face his fear first. Cage asks when is that supposed to happen and the Saint tells Cage it will happen when it happens and he’s tired of answering questions! Cage turns towards Dare who reaches up and GOUGES Cage in the eyes! That slows him down and now Dare grabs Cage and throws him into a nearby elevator!
Storm: The Cathedral has elevators? I didn’t know that! This place is more massive than I thought!
Deal: Dare follows Cage in and tackles Cage against the wall! The elevator door shuts behind them and now it’s just Dare and Cage inside the elevator!
Storm: The Saint is still in the basement and now has to catch up to Dare and Cage! We now get the camera view inside the elevator as Dare is beating down Cage!
Deal: Dare SLAMS Cage’s head against the elevator wall and Cage slumps to the ground! Dare knees him in the face and blood from Cage’s open wound SPLATTERS all over the elevator!
Storm: Some of it got on the elevator camera lens! Damn that went everywhere!
Deal: Dare is BRUTALIZING Cage inside the elevator as being in a confined space with Daniel Dare is not anyplace you want to be, not even one of the toughest men in the wrestling industry in Cage!
Storm: Dare is going off on Cage with rights and lefts and is BERATING Cage as he does! He’s telling Cage he should have never come back to RAGE and he is going to cripple him while his family watches!
Deal: Dare is beating Cage to a pulp inside the elevator and Cage may be OUT! Dare sees Cage is defenseless and now holds up his hand! We all know what that means as Dare goes for the TESTICLE SQUEEZE ….
Storm: What the hell! The lights in the elevator WENT OFF! It’s PITCH BLACK IN THERE!
Deal: What the hell is going on! We can hear Dare screaming to turn the lights back on so he can finish beating down Cage, but we can’t see him …. The elevator lights up again and WHAT IS THAT!
Storm: I don’t know it looks like a video of some abandoned building …. Wait a second, that's RAGE HEADQUARTERS! The windows are boarded up and the doors are chained and padlocked! WHAT THE HELL IS THIS!
Voice: WHAT YOU ARE LOOKING IS ALL THAT’S LEFT OF THE WRESTLING PROMOTION KNOWN AS RAGE! WHAT WAS ONCE A PROUD AND THRIVING COMPANY THAT EMPLOYED THE BEST WRESTLERS IN THE WORLD IS NOW NOTHING, BUT A MEMORY AS THE COMPANY WAS FORCED TO CLOSE IT’S DOORS FOREVER AFTER DANIEL DARE LOST THE RAGE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP TO CAGE!
INTEREST IN THE COMPANY PLUMMETED OVERNIGHT, SUBSCRIPTIONS TO ALL RAGE STREAMING SERVICES WERE CANCELED, TICKET SALES CRASHED, MERCHANDISE DIDN’T SELL AND FANS STOPPED WATCHING ENTIRELY OVERNIGHT!
SHORTLY AFTER, ONE WRESTLING PROMOTION AFTER ANOTHER WAS FORCED TO CLOSE IT’S DOORS FOREVER AS WRESTLING DIED THE NIGHT THE MESSIAH LOST!
Storm: WHAT WAS THAT!
Deal: I don’t know, but that was INSANE! It was some sort of apocalyptic vision of the future of the wrestling industry should Dare lose this match!
Voice: DANIEL DARE HAS FACED HIS FEAR!
Deal: The lights in the elevator come back on and we see Dare balled up in the corner in the fetal position rocking back and forth saying “MAKE IT STOP!” Dare’s fear is that the wrestling industry will be no more if he loses to Cage! He’s now faced it and he can now go for the win!
Storm: The elevator finally reaches the next floor and the doors open. Dare quickly gets off the elevator and turns to curse it out saying it should go back to hell where it belongs! He looks over his shoulder and sees the Saint standing just down the hallway who is waiting impatiently for Dare and Cage to resume fighting.
Saint: CONGRATULATIONS YOU FACED YOUR FEAR! NOW CAN WE TRY TO FINISH THIS MATCH WHILE WE’RE STILL IN 2025?
Dare: YOU WEREN’T ON THE ELEVATOR! HOW THE HELL DID YOU GET UP HERE SO FAST?
Saint: SECRET PASSAGES, THEY’RE ALL OVER THE PLACE, REMEMBER?
Dare: OH YES, THE SECRET PASSAGES! I ALWAYS LOVED THOSE. DID YOU USE THE ONE IN THE SOUTHEAST CORNER?
Saint: OF COURSE I DID. IT’S THE QUICKEST WAY HERE FROM THE BASEMENT.
Dare: I ALWAYS LOVED THAT PASSAGE, MADE MOVING AROUND THIS PLACE SO MUCH EASIER.
Saint: IT’S ONE OF MY FAVORITE THINGS ABOUT THE CATHEDRAL. BY THE WAY YOU MAY WANT TO LOOK OUT.
Dare: LOOK OUT? LOOK OUT FOR WHAT ….
Deal: CAGE EXPLODES OUT OF THE ELEVATOR AND TACKLES DARE INTO A NEARBY TABLE! A vase that was on the table falls off and shatters on the floor!
Cage: OH SHIT! I AM SO SORRY ABOUT THAT!
Saint: DON’T BE! THAT IS A VASE DARE LEFT BEHIND WHEN I KICKED THE SALVATION CHURCH OUT OF HERE! IT’S EXPENSIVE AS HELL BUT IS ALSO AN EYESORE SO YOU DID ME A FAVOR?
Dare: IS THAT MY VASE FROM THE MING DYNASTY FROM CHINA? I WAS WONDERING WHERE I LEFT THAT! IT’S A PRICELESS ANTIQUE!
Saint: NOT ANYMORE!
Dare: CAGE YOU BASTARD! YOU OWE ME A MILLION DOLLARS!
Cage: I THOUGHT YOU SAID IT WAS PRICLESS!
Dare: I JUST PUT A PRICE ON IT AND IT’S A MILLION DOLLARS!
Cage: GOOD LUCK GETTING IT FROM ME!
Deal: Dare explodes into a blind rage and TACKLES Cage to the floor! Dare POUNDS him in the head with a Double Axe Handle, but now Cage MULE KICKS Dare off of him and sends Dare HEAD FIRST down a nearby stairwell! Dare is sprawled out on a landing several steps down and now Cage HURLS himself over the railing and lands on Dare with a SPLASH!
Storm: HOLY SHIT! Cage damn near hurled himself to his death, but fortunately for him he landed on Dare! Blood splattered all over the wall and the Saint is going to have a hell of a time cleaning this up when this match is over!
Deal: You couldn’t pay me enough to help clean up this mess! Cage goes to cover Dare, but quickly stops as he remembers he still hasn’t faced his fear! He pulls Dare up and looks like he is setting him up for the THUNDER CAGE …. Dare blocks it and catches Cage with a HEAD BUTT! That slows Cage down and now Dare lifts Cage up and POWER BOMBS CAGE OFF THE STAIRWAY TO THE FLOOR BELOW!
Storm: Fortunately for Cage there was a table at the bottom of the stairway to break his fall and I say fortunately with a heavy dose of Silverstarian sarcasm because Cage is in a heap!
Deal: I don’t know WHY there would be a table at the bottom of a stairwell, but knowing the Saint he put it there hoping something like this would happen! Dare moves down the stairs as quickly as he can and throws himself on top of Cage for the cover! Now the Saint can count and we get 1 …. 2 …. CAGE KICKS OUT!
Storm: Cage survived that brutal fall from the stairwell to the floor below that sent him through the table, but that is not something you want to try to survive more than once! And Cage has to hope he can face his fear soon because right now he is at a distinct disadvantage in this match!
Deal: Dare wanted that pin, but now he knows he can tee off on Cage and doesn’t have to worry about suffering a pin or being made to tap out as Cage still needs to face his fear. Dare pulls Cage up and heaves him into the Saint’s living room! Cage gets up and Dare sends him HEAD FIRST INTO THE SAINT’S LARGE SCREEN TELEVISION!
Storm: The Saint puts his hand over his eyes and starts shaking his head, muttering to himself why the hell did I agree to this and that Cucumber owes him big time!
Deal: Cage is laid out on the floor and now Dare tries to PUSH THE LARGE SCREEN TELEVISION ON TOP OF CAGE …. CAGE MOVES AND THE TELEVISION CRASHES ON THE FLOOR!
Storm: The Saint throws his hands up and says to himself I know what I’m demanding RAGE buy for me when this is over! Cage is back to his feet and Dare charges at him …. Cage ducks down and FLIPS DARE OVER WITH A BIG BACK BODY DROP THROUGH THE SAINT’S COFFEE TABLE!
Deal: The coffee table EXPLODED as soon as Dare crashed through it and the Saint is looking down at him as Dare lays in the wreckage of the coffee table!
Saint: YOU KNOW WHAT? I HATED THAT DAMN THING! YOU DID ME A FAVOR! BUT YOU STILL OWE ME A NEW TELEVISION!
Cage: PUT IT ON MY TAB!
Deal: Cage sees Dare laying in a heap as he tries to get out of the mess that was once the Saint’s coffee table. Cage goes to move in on him …. THE FLOOR OPENS UP UNDERNEATH CAGE AND HE FALLS INTO IT! WHAT THE HELL WAS THAT!
Storm: A TRAP DOOR! IT WAS A TRAP DOOR! WHAT KIND OF LUNATIC HAS A TRAP DOOR IN THEIR LIVING ROOM!
Deal: YOU KNOW WHOSE HOUSE THEY’RE FIGHTING IN RIGHT?
Storm: OH YEAH THE SAINT’S! I forgot about that for a second.
Deal: I’m sure you did, but let’s focus on the fact that a trap door opened up underneath Cage and sucked him deep into the bowels of the Cathedral! We have NO IDEA where the hell Cage just went to …. Wait, I see him!
Storm: I do too! Cage seems to be in a small room SOMEWHERE in the Cathedral, but we don’t know where that room is!
Deal: Cage looks around trying to find a way out but there doesn’t seem to be an exit …. What the hell, the WALLS ARE CLOSING IN!
Storm: The room is SHRINKING and Cage is trapped with nowhere to go! Cage frantically tries to find a way out …. There’s a video playing on the ceiling above! WHAT IS THIS!
Deal: It’s a video of Cage’s wife Meg and his children Rowan and Liz! They are sitting around a table with an open space for Cage and crying how he left them behind because he cared more about RAGE and beating Daniel Dare than them!
Storm: Cage is locked on this video as now it shows him as a young child after the passing of his sister, talking about how alone he feels without her, and how he became a ghost to his parents as he left them feeling alone as well!
Deal: Now we’re hearing a voice …. It’s the doctor telling him he has a brain tumor and Cage debating treatment for it!
Storm: Now it’s him snapping out of it and saying he will do it after he fights Dare because he refuses to leave the people he cares about alone!
Deal: The voice overs stop and the video shuts off as the walls continue to close in on Cage! He continues to look for a way out, but there is none as the walls are about to FLATTEN HIM ….
Storm: Another trap door opens up underneath and Cage SLIDES out of the room just as the walls were about to close around him!
Deal: Cage looks around, panicked and sweating, trying to make sense of what just happened!
Voice: CAGE HAS FACED HIS FEAR!
Deal: It was his FEAR! CAGE FACED HIS FEAR! Both men have faced their fear and now the Fear Factory is ON!
Storm: Cage exhales a sigh of relief and now tries to navigate his way back to Dare inside the Cathedral!
Deal: Cage is making his way down a hallway of sorts and comes across a door. He kicks it open and goes through where he finds himself standing in front of Dare again! Where the hell did that first trap door take him and how he did end up back here so fast!
Storm: It has to be one of those secret passages the Saint mentioned earlier!
Deal: It has to be because no other explanation makes sense! Both Cage and Dare, bloodied, bruised and still itching to wage war with each have both faced their fears and now the Fear Factory is in full swing!
Storm: The Saint is standing at the end of the hallway watching Cage and Dare stare each other down and he actually looks pleased!
Saint: YOU HAVE BOTH FACED YOUR FEARS NOW THIS IS ANYONE’S MATCH TO WIN! NOW STOP STANDING AROUND AND LET’S DO THIS ALREADY!
Deal: Neither Cage or Dare have to be told twice as just like they did at the start of the match they charge at each other and start beating the hell out of each other! Dare grabs a nearby chair and SMASHES Cage with it! Cage responds by grabbing a painting off the wall and SMASHING IT over Dare’s head!
Storm: They are throwing each other into the wall of the hallway as they continue to batter each other senseless! Dare throws Cage through a door and he ends up in the first floor bathroom! Dare follows him in and throws Cage into the bathtub! He has his hands around Cage’s throat and is CHOKING HIM while Cage claws at his face to break free!
Deal: Dare sees the faucet and turns it on and now water is filling the bathtub! Dare tries to shove Cage’s head under the faucet like he’s trying to WATERBOARD HIM!
Storm: Worse than that I think Dare is trying to DROWN HIM! The tub is filling with water around Cage’s head and Dare has Cage’s head UNDER WATER! DARE IS TRYING TO DROWN CAGE!
Deal: I know this is a no rules match, but I don’t think that includes DROWNING your opponent! Cage is under water trying to fight out but he can’t get his head above water! The Saint has seen enough and is now trying to PULL Dare off of Cage! Dare is REFUSING to let go as he is trying to put Cage away LITERALLY!
Storm: The Saint has his arm around Dare’s neck trying to pull him away from Cage as he says killing your opponent isn’t part of the deal and he’s not going to have someone die in his home!
Deal: The Saint FINALLY pries Dare off of Cage and shoves him back so he can check on him! Cage isn’t moving as his head was under water for a long time! The Saint is checking his pulse and he turns white as a ghost! He says Cage isn’t breathing …. The Saint says Cage is …. He can’t finish his thought ….
Storm: The Saint says Cage is DEAD! Daniel Dare drowned Cage and KILLED HIM!
Deal: NO! NO! This can’t be happening! This has gone too far! It has gone TOO DAMN FAR!
Storm: The Saint looks at Dare who seems totally unbothered by this! He doesn’t care that he just DROWNED CAGE and KILLED HIM!
Deal: The Saint looks up at Dare with pure ANGER in his eyes and begins screaming in his face! He’s screaming that Dare took things too far and now Cage is dead in his bathtub!
Storm: I can’t believe what I’m seeing here! Dare just KILLED CAGE! HE KILLED HIM!
Deal: Cage has been accused of having a death wish in the past, but I don’t think this is what he had in mind! The Saint exits the bathroom saying he needs to call the authorities while Dare looks unconcerned and somewhat PROUD of what he did!
Storm: How can he be proud of THAT! He just killed a man! This is SICK!
Deal: Dare turns his back to the body of Cage and yells at the Saint that he’s not going to help him clean up the body!
Storm: What is wrong with him! That is MESSED UP!
Deal: Dare is now CACKLING HYSTERICALLY as he says this means he wins …. CAGE IS RISING FROM THE BATH TUB! WHAT THE HELL!
Storm: OH MY GOD! CAGE IS A ZOMBIE NOW AND HE’S HUNGRY FOR HUMAN FLESH!
Deal: HE’S NOT A ZOMBIE! HE’S ALSO NOT DEAD! But just like a HORROR MOVIE VILLAIN who won’t stay dead when you thought he was done, I'm going with Jason Voorhees of Friday The 13th when he rises out of Crystal Lake, Cage steps out of the bathtub and now is walking towards Dare!
Storm: Cage looks POSSESSED right now! I’m scared!
Deal: Silence you big baby! Dare still thinks Cage is done for and he has no idea that Cage is ALIVE and on his feet! Dare is still cackling like a hyena to himself as Cage grabs him and spins Dare around to face him!
Storm: Dare’s jaw hits the floor as he can’t believe Cage is alive …. CAGE TACKLES DARE AND BEGINS WHALING ON HIM!
Deal: Dare is trying to cover up but Cage has gone FULLY FERAL as he pummels Dare like a madman! A few minutes ago we thought Cage was DEAD and now he’s beating the shit out of Dare which begs the question was that a RUSE between him and the Saint to fool Dare!
Storm: I don’t know and I doubt either of them will admit to it, but it sure smells that way to me!
Deal: It doesn’t matter now as Cage is PUMMELING Dare! He pulls Dare off the floor and throws him HEAD FIRST INTO THE TOILET! Cage puts Dare’s head on the toilet seat and begins SLAMMING THE LID UP AND DOWN ON IT! He now sticks Dare’s head into the toilet and FLUSHES IT ON HIM! I hope for Dare’s sake that the toilet was empty!
Storm: Cage pulls Dare up and hurls him into the hallway and Dare slams into the wall! Dare bounces back towards Cage who drops him with a FACE SLAM! Cage covers him and gets 1 …. 2 …. DARE KICKS OUT!
Deal: That is Cage’s first attempt at a pinfall after facing his fear, and now it’s all about who can put the other away! Cage grabs Dare by the hair and throws him head first into the kitchen! Dare slams into the dishwasher and Cage runs towards him with a RUNNING KNEE …. DARE MOVES AND CAGE CRASHES INTO THE DISHWASHER!
Storm: Dare opens up the dishwasher while Cage clutches his knee! Dare grabs a plate and SMASHES it over Cage’s head! Cage staggers as Dare grabs a broken piece from the plate he just destroyed and CUTS Cage across the stomach!
Deal: Cage doubles over as that cut deep, now Dare grabs Cage by the leg and places it across the open dishwasher …. DARE SLAMS IT SHUT ON CAGE’S LEG! Cage hits the ground writhing in pain and now Dare picks him up for a DEATH VALLEY DRIVER ON THE KITCHEN COUNTER!
Storm: Cage rolls off to the floor and now Dare covers him! 1 …. 2 …. CAGE KICKS OUT! Dare yells at the Saint saying it was a slow count and the Saint tells Dare maybe if he didn’t move in slow motion he might have gotten the pin!
Deal: Dare is known for trying to intimidate the officials but he isn’t going to intimidate the Saint. That isn’t going to stop him from arguing though and he is making his point known loudly!
Storm: The Saint is making his point just as loudly as these two were MADE to argue with each other!
Deal: The Saint isn’t having it with Dare and says if he wants another round with him they can set a time and place in 2026 but for now he needs to focus on Cage! Dare angrily turns around to face Dare …. CAGE SMASHES HIM OVER THE HEAD WITH A BLENDER!
Storm: Dare DROPS like he was shot as Cage BRAINED him with that blender! Glass is everywhere and I think some of it is wedged in Dare’s skull! Cage moves in, hobbling on one leg and PULLS himself up on the kitchen counter! He stands over Dare and LEAPS OFF FOR AN ELBOW SMASH!
Deal: I don’t know if he leaped off or fell off because his weakened leg couldn’t support his weight! Either way he pulled it off and Cage covers him again! 1 …. 2 …. DARE KICKS OUT!
Storm: Close call for Dare as Cage nearly got him! Dare stands up and Cage drills him with an upper cut! Another one and Dare is reeling! Cage goes to follow up but Dare lashes out with a kick to Cage’s wounded knee and Cage drops like a rock!
Deal: Dare drags Cage towards the dining room pummeling him as he does! Dare picks up Cage and SLAMS Cage on top of the dining room table! Dare climbs up on the dining room table and lifts Cage up for a MESSIANIC PILEDRIVER THROUGH THE DINING ROOM TABLE! HOLY SHIT!
Storm: That table isn’t like the ones you see at a RAGE arena, this a THICK TABLE and dare just obliterated it with Cage’s head!
Deal: Cage is writhing around in pain like a fish out of water, holding his neck which Dare tweaked earlier in the match! Dare now covers Cage and here’s the count! 1 …. 2 …. CAGE KICKS OUT IN TIME!
Storm: Dare can’t believe he didn’t get it! Dare pulls Cage up and prepares for a POWER BOMB …. Cage BACK FLIPS him over and Dare lands on debris from the broken table! Cage now wraps his left arm around Dare’s neck and begins PUMMELING him on the top of his skull with his right!
Deal: Cage is POUNDING those shards of glass from the blender stuck in Dare’s head deeper into his flesh and blood is streaming down his face! Dare reaches back and JAMS his thumb into Cage’s eye and Cage lets go! He stands up and Dare gets back to his feet. Dare moves towards him and Cage quickly responds with a SUPER KICK! It sends Dare’s head into the wall and he hits the floor! Cage covers him and gets 1 …. 2 …. DARE KICKS OUT IN TIME!
Storm: Another close call for Dare, but he’s still alive! Cage can’t believe he didn’t get it and goes to follow up, but Dare catches him with a big right hook! Cage fires back and now they are brawling down the main hallway of the Cathedral!
Deal: The punches are flying fast and furious …. Wait a second there’s that room the Saint was talking about earlier!
Storm: The one he said they are not allowed to enter or bad things would happen?
Deal: That’s the one! It has a big KEEP OUT sign plastered on it and Cage and Dare are fighting right towards it! The Saint is telling them to avoid that room or they will both be sorry, but good luck getting them to listen while they are beating the shit out of each other!
Storm: Cage nails Dare with a big right and that staggers Dare! He fires back and catches Cage in the jaw! That has Cage reeling but he quickly snaps out of it and TACKLES DARE INTO THE DOOR OF THE FORBIDDEN ROOM!
Deal: They literally busted open the door to that room and they both went flying inside! The Saint screams “NOW YOU DID IT!” and follows them inside! The Saint SLAMS the door shut and locks it behind him! He looks at them and yells “YOU DIDN’T LISTEN NOW YOU’RE GOING TO GET IT!
Storm: Who knows what that could mean! I’m looking around the room and I don’t see anything unusual except that it’s poorly lit. I don’t see the big deal ….
Deal: A large television at the end of the room lights up and a video starts to play! What the hell is this!
(Video of horror directors Rob Zombie and Uwe Boll plays on the screen.)
Narrator: TODAY AT THE ACADEMY FOR HORROR MOVIE GREATNESS, WE HONOR VISIONARY DIRECTOR UWE BOLL WITH THIS AWARD FOR LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT IN THE HORROR GENRE!
Cage: NOOOOOOOO! UWE BOLL SUCKS! MAKE IT STOP!
Narrator: WE ALSO HONOR ROB ZOMBIE WITH THE AWARD FOR THE GREATEST REBOOT OF A HORROR MOVIE FOR HIS VISIONARY REMAKE OF HALLOWEEN!
Cage: THIS IS TOO MUCH! TURN IT OFF RIGHT NOW!
Deal: Cage is LOSING HIS MIND as anyone who knows Cage knows he DESPISES Uwe Boll and he wanted to personally track down Rob Zombie and kick his ass for how he BUTCHERED the Halloween remake! Seeing this has to be TORTURE for Cage!
Storm: That video stops and now one starts playing of Daniel Dare dressed like ELVIS at a Karaoke contest …. SINGING?
*Dare on video: MY HEART WILL GO OOOOOOOOOOOONNNNNNNN!
Deal: Dear God it’s a video of Dare singing a CELINE DION SONG! I will never will get this image out of my mind!
Dare: THIS IS SLANDER! THIS IS AI GENERATED SLANDER! MUSIC IS NOISE AND I SURE AS HELL WOULD NEVER SING A CELINE DION SONG! TURN THIS OFF!
Deal: The Saint warned them not to go into this room! This is some sort twisted play on fears they both might have and it appears to be working as the Saint is engaging in EMOTIONAL CRUELTY towards both Cage and Dare!
Storm: They are both sweating profusely as this is clearly some form of torture by the Saint who set this room up just for them!
Deal: I guess he figured if they are going to fight in and destroy his house he is going to find a way to amuse himself in the process ….
(Another video plays and it shows Horror In The High Desert director Dutch Marich.)
Marich: Hi, Horror In The High Desert fans! It’s me, Dutch Marich, and I want to thank you all for enjoying the movies, especially the last one, Majesty. But I recently had an epiphany and realized I HATE making horror movies! So I am announcing I am officially CANCELLING Part Five of the Horror In The High Desert series and going back to my first love, making documentary movies about the greatest Olympic sport of all time …. CURLING!
Cage: NO! DAMN YOU SAINT! THIS ISN’T FUNNY! YOU’VE GONE TOO FAR …. I THINK I’M GOING TO BE SICK!
Deal: Cage is down on all fours DRY HEAVING as the idea of Horror In The High Desert Part Five not being made is too much for him to handle!
Storm: Now ANOTHER video is playing on the television! What else could we see!
Deal: It looks like a government official making a speech? What in the world is going on!
Government official: Today, for the first time in history, the House Of Representatives UNANIMOUSLY voted to make the production, distribution and consumption of pineapple pizza ILLEGAL! The bill immediately went to the Senate where it passed UNANIMOUSLY and then went to the President’s desk where he immediately signed it and then promised that anyone caught violating this federal law will immediately go to prison for LIFE!
Dare: THIS ISN’T FUNNY SAINT! PINEAPPLE PIZZA IS A GIFT FROM THE GODS AND I REFUSE TO LISTEN TO YOU SULLY IT’S GOOD NAME LIKE THIS!
Deal: Dare is HYPERVENTILATING as this video clearly didn’t sit well with him! A light flicks on near Dare and we see a PINEAPPLE PIZZA on a table waiting for him! Dare immediately rushes over to get himself a slice to calm his nerves! He grabs a slice and we hear a BUZZING SOUND …. The pineapple pizza is attached to an ELECTRO SHOCK MACHINE! Dare is being ZAPPED with electricity while he holds the slice but he STILL EATS IT! Damn this man loves his pineapple pizza!
Storm: Even while he’s being shocked with electricity! The Saint has always said enjoying pineapple pizza was a sign of mental illness and he may be on to something!
Deal: Dare finishes the slice and flips off the Saint when he’s done! Neither he or Cage are happy with him right now!
Cage: WHAT THE HELL IS WRONG WITH YOU SAINT! THIS IS TOO MUCH!
Dare: YOU ARE A SICK MAN SAINT! YOU HEAR ME? YOU ARE SICK?
Saint: YOU GUYS WANT SICK? I’LL GIVE YOU SICK!
Deal: The Saint has a box and pulls out what appears to be noise cancelling headphones? Why the hell is the Saint putting on noise cancelling headphones?
Storm: The Saint pulls what appears to be a remote out of his pocket. He points it towards something and clicks a button. MUSIC starts to play …. Oh God Saint you didn’t. PLEASE TELL ME YOU DIDN’T!
Music: I JUST WANT YOU FOR MY OWN …. MORE THAN YOU COULD EVER KNOW …. MAKE MY WISH COME TRUE …. ALL I WANT FOR CHRISTMAS IS YOU!
Deal: DAMN IT HE DID! The Saint is TORTURING Cage and Dare with the most annoying, obnoxious, overplayed holiday song, ALL I WANT FOR CHRISTMAS BY MARIAH CAREY! THIS IS INHUMAN!
Cage: SAINT YOU SON OF A BITCH! THIS IS DEPRAVED EVEN FOR YOU!
Dare: MUSIC IS NOISE AND THIS IS THE NOISIEST NOISE I’VE EVER HEARD! I HATE YOU SAINT!
Saint: WHAT’S THAT? I CAN’T HEAR EITHER OF YOU! DAMN THESE NOISE CANCELLING HEADPHONES WORK GREAT! THEY WERE EXPENSIVE, BUT WORTH EVERY PENNY!
Deal: Cage and Dare are both covering their ears screaming bloody murder and who can blame them as the Saint has piped in Mariah Carey’s GOD AWFUL Christmas song to torture them! This is sick! Twisted! And I think this violates the part in the United States Constitution that outlaws CRUEL AND UNUSUAL PUNISHMENT as NO ONE likes this song!
Storm: Speak for yourself, I think it’s kinda catchy! ALL I WANT FOR CHRISTMAS …. IS YOU!
Deal: YOU NEED HELP! Cage and Dare have their ears covered and are screaming at the Saint to turn the song off and of course the Saint decides to TURN UP THE VOLUME! Cage and Dare now go to the door and are trying to kick it open but the door is LOCKED!
Storm: They are demanding it be open and are kicking at the door trying to break it down! Cage and Dare now both lower their shoulders and BLAST into the door and it opens up! They both go spilling into the hallway and they both look RELIEVED to be out of that room!
Saint: CAGE! DANIEL DARE! YOU HAVE BOTH FACED YOUR FEARS! POORLY! BUT YOU FACED THEM! I HOPE YOU ENJOYED THE SHOW! HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA!
Deal: The Saint is laughing hysterically at what he just put Cage and Dare through and for the first time ever I think Cage and Dare agree with each other as neither of them found this funny! But they don’t have time to worry about that as there is still a match to be won and now the fists start flying AGAIN!
Storm: They are fighting down the hallway and are battering each other against the wall! They have beaten each other half to death this entire time and they still have a lot of fight in them!
Deal: Cage and Dare continue to batter each other and they are making their way towards a GLASS DOOR! Cage and Dare are moving at WARP SPEED as they pummel each other and THEY THROW EACH OTHER THROUGH THE GLASS DOOR! OH MY GOD!
Storm: THAT WAS MESSED UP! These two were already bloody head to toe and now they just sliced each other open even more! There is a pool of blood forming beneath both of them and even more glass stuck in their bodies! How much further are they going to push each other!
Deal: As far as they have to! That’s how far they will push each other! Both men are pushing themselves up and we see they are on the patio that leads to the Cathedral’s backyard! They are now OUTSIDE and will you look at that? IT’S SNOWING! They are outside in the snow and there is a GIANT CHRISTMAS TREE in the back yard with CHRISTMAS GIFTS underneath it!
Storm: And look who’s standing in front of the tree …. It’s SAINTA CLAUS!
Deal: IT IS SAINTA CLAUS! The Saint has put on his Sainta Claus get up and is standing in front of the Christmas tree waving Cage and Dare towards him!
Saint: HO HO HO! MERRY CHRISTMAS TO YOU TWO! Despite the fact you both have turned my house in a war zone and will be paying through the nose to get it fixed, as the official provider of holiday greetings and seasons beatings, as the special referee of this all important match, I decided it was only right that I got each of you a very special CHRISTMAS GIFT! Dare, here is YOURS!
Deal: Sainta Claus hands Dare a box and he quickly opens it up …. EDNA! IT’S EDNA! The barbed wire baseball bat Dare has used on numerous victims over the years!
Saint: Enjoy the gift! If you don't, that's not my problem! Cage, here is YOURS!
Deal: Sainta Claus hands Cage his gift and he opens it up …. It’s a KENDO STICK wrapped with DUCT TAPE AND RAZOR BLADES!
Storm: Both Cage and Dare seem happy with their gifts which goes to show Sainta Claus is WAY BETTER than that fraud Santa Claus! That asshole always forgets the batteries!
Deal: Don’t get me started on that FAKE! But that’s for another day as after beating each other senseless throughout the Cathedral, Cage and Dare are now outside in the back yard, IN THE SNOW, bloodied and bruised with both of them holding a VERY DANGEROUS WEAPON in their hands! The blood pouring out of their numerous wounds is turning the snow beneath their feet bright red and here is a pool of blood around both men!
Saint: What are you two waiting for? You have your gifts, now FUCK EACH OTHER UP ALREADY!
Deal: They don’t need to be told twice as Cage and Dare are now DUELING with their weapons! Dare swings at Cage with Edna but he blocks it away with the Kendo Stick! Cage now swings at Dare who bats it away with Edna! These two are trying to MAIM each other permanently here in the backyard of the Cathedral!
Storm: And the snow is falling harder now! Both men are fighting the blood falling into their eyes and the snow blowing in their face! This match sure has had everything!
Deal: Dare and Cage continue to swing away at each other but are not able to land a shot! Cage takes a wild swing with the Kendo Stick but Dare ducks out of the way! Cage tries to get himself set but his feet slip in the snow and DARE SMASHES CAGE IN THE BACK WITH EDNA!
Storm: Cage HOWLS in agony as the barbed wire digs into his flesh! Dare takes Edna and is now GRINDING IT UP AND DOWN CAGE’S BACK! LOOK AT ALL THAT BLOOD!
Deal: Dare is taking chunks out of Cage’s back with Edna and there is a SICK, TWISTED SMILE ON DARE’S FACE! He is TORTURING CAGE and I THINK HE’S GETTING OFF ON IT!
Storm: Dare derives happiness from the misery of others and this is without question his HAPPY PLACE!
Deal: Cage grabs the Kendo Stick with both hands and takes a desperation swing backwards over his shoulders and gets Dare in the face with it! Cage now pulls the Kendo Stick forward and MY GOD! One of the razor blades got Dare on the side of his face and opened up a HUGE wound!
Storm: Dare recoils in pain and now Cage rushes at him and CROSS CHECKS Dare in the face with the Kendo Stick like a hockey player and Dare goes down! He’s trying to get up but is slipping on the snow and now Cage begins WHALING ON DARE WITH THE KENDO STICK!
Deal: Cage is GOING OFF on Dare and look at Cage’s face! He has gone totally SAVAGE! He may be here physically but mentally he is elsewhere as every facet of what makes Cage who he is and his humanity have taken leave from his mind and has been replaced by a bloodthirsty, ravenous ANIMAL!
Storm: It’s the zombie in him! You know how much he loves those zombie movies! He’s watched so many of them it’s turned him into one!
Deal: You know that’s not possible! Or I don’t think it is! Either way Cage is BATTERING Dare head to toe with that Kendo Stick and is opening a new one each time one of those razor blades makes contact with his flesh!
Storm: Dare tries to sit up and Cage BLASTS HIM OVER THE HEAD! Dare goes down and Cage goes for the cover! 1 …. 2 …. DARE KICKS OUT IN TIME!
Deal: Dare was able to kick out before the Saint counted to three, and did you notice each time the Saint’s hand slapped the snow, BLOOD came shooting up as everywhere these men go there is a pool of blood that follows them!
Storm: I saw that and that is the perfect way to describe this match! A never ending pool of blood! I’m surprised either of these men have any left!
Deal: Cage gets back to his feet and tries to reset as Dare is barely able to stand up! Cage moves towards Dare, Kendo Stick still in tow …. Dare grabs a handful of blood soaked snow and THROWS IT IN CAGE’S EYES! Cage is frantically wiping the snow out of his eyes …. Dare comes up from behind Cage with Edna and is TRYING TO FORCE IT INTO CAGE’S MOUTH!
Storm: Dare has a modified FULL NELSON on Cage and is using it to keep Edna in his mouth! Cage is trying to keep his mouth closed and the barbed wire is SLICING OPEN HIS LIPS!
Deal: Blood is now pouring out of Cage’s mouth and Cage is desperately trying to break out! Cage reaches his hands up and GRABS Edna! The barbed wire is cutting into his hands but he is FORCING Edna away from his mouth! Cage leans forward and now swings his head backwards into Dare’s face! He caught him on the nose and that stuns Dare! He does it again and Dare loses his grip!
Storm: Cage breaks free and turns to face Dare …. Dare raises Edna above his head and BRINGS IT DOWN VIOLENTLY ON CAGE’S HEAD! Cage hits the ground and now the blood is flowing like a river out of his head!
Deal: Dare is standing over Cage with a crazed look in his eyes and I feel like we just witnessed a horrific re-enactment of the scene from The Walking Dead where Negan killed Glen! Only Negan called his weapon Lucille and Dare is WAY MORE EVIL than Negan ever was!
Storm: Cage is down and he isn’t moving as Dare literally split his head open with Edna! A PERVERSE SMILE appears on Dare’s face and now he covers Cage! There is no way Cage kicks out of this!
Deal: The Saint counts and we get 1 …. 2 …. CAGE KICKS OUT! HE KICKED OUT! IT WAS AT THE LAST SECOND BUT DAMN IT HE KICKED OUT!
Storm: HOW! I THOUGHT HE WAS DONE! HOW DID HE KICK OUT!
Deal: Dare is asking himself the same question as he can’t believe Cage survived that! What a scene this is! Two of RAGE’s all time greats, battling it out in the back yard of another all time great, covered head to toe in their own blood as the Chicago snow falls around them!
Storm: The thing is only Dare is on his feet! Cage has next to nothing left and while Dare is beaten down himself, he still has more to give than Cage at this point! It’s going to take a miracle for Cage to pull this off!
Deal: Cage is trying to get to his feet and Dare raises his hand up! That means the TESTICLE SQUEEZE is coming as he wants to end this NOW! Dare charges in for the Testcicle Squeeze …. Cage BLOCKS IT and takes Dare to the ground with an arm bar! He sees the Kendo Stick nearby and places Dare’s hand on it …. CAGE STOMPS DARE’S HAND ON THE KENDO STICK!
Storm: One of the razor blades sliced open Dare’s hand! Cage just cut open his power hand, the one he uses for the Testicle Squeeze and that cut is SICKENING! There is blood everywhere!
Deal: That also snapped the Kendo Stick in half and now Cage’s weapon is useless! But he picks Dare up and delivers a FALCON ARROW on what’s left of it and the razor blades go into Dare’s back! Cage covers him and here’s the count! 1 …. 2 …. DARE KICKS OUT RIGHT BEFORE THREE!
Storm: Now I’m asking HOW DID DARE DO THAT! That would have put away most wrestlers easily!
Deal: Dare isn’t most wrestlers! Neither is Cage! And these men are giving everything they have in this WAR of a match! Cage can’t believe he didn’t get the three count there and seems to be asking himself what is it going to take to defeat Dare!
Storm: You can see his breath in the cold Chicago air as he tries to think of something, anything to put Dare down as nothing has worked so far!
Deal: Cage gets to his feet and again goes to try to put Dare away …. TESTICLE SQUEEZE! DARE HAS THE TESTICLE SQUEEZE ON CAGE! That’s the same hand that got sliced open by the razor blades on the Kendo Stick and blood is pouring out of Dare’s hand as he applies the hold but it seems to be working as Cage is in TORTUROUS PAIN!
Storm: The Saint is standing by Cage to see if he taps out, but Cage is refusing to give in! Dare is screaming at Cage to call it quits while his manhood is intact but Cage will not tap out!
Deal: Normally there would be ring ropes Cage could try to get to but they are fighting outside in the snow so Cage has nothing to turn to except whatever strength he has left! The problem is I don’t think he has much if any left!
Storm: Cage is hanging on, using the strongest part of his body to stay in the fight and that’s his HEART! Cage’s biggest strength throughout his career has always been his heart, but it’s also been his biggest weakness as it has led him to push him further than he should have! This is looking like one of those times!
Deal: The Saint continues to look over Cage to see if he’s going to tap and Cage is still refusing to give in! Dare is squeezing harder and harder and you can only imagine the pain Cage is in right now! Dare is telling the Saint to call the match but Cage screams at him not to even think about it because he’s not done!
Storm: This is PAINFUL to watch! Cage is refusing to give in but he looks to be fading! I think he’s fading!
Deal: HE IS! Cage looks like he is passing out as his eyes are rolling back in his head! He is losing consciousness and now the Saint raises Cage’s hand …. It falls! He raises it a second time and it FALLS AGAIN!
Storm: This isn’t looking good for Cage! One more time and it’s over!
Deal: Dare is screaming at the Saint to raise his hand again! He believes Cage is done and won’t respond! The Saint takes a deep breath and raises Cage’s hand a third time …. IT STAYS UP! CAGE’S HAND STAYS UP! DARE CAN’T BELIEVE IT! THE SAINT CAN’T BELIEVE! THESE FANS IN NEW YORK CAN’T BELIEVE IT! AND I SURE AS HELL CAN’T BELIEVE IT EITHER!
Storm: The fans here in New York City are on their feet cheering for Cage! They want him to keep fighting! They want him to take down Dare!
Fans: CAGE! CAGE! CAGE!
Deal: The sound of the fans chanting for Cage is being piped into the loud speaker system of the Cathedral and they can hear it in the back yard! Cage can hear it and is now pounding his hand on the ground trying to fire himself up as the fans continue to chant louder!
Storm: Cage is trying to WILL himself to overcome the UNGODLY PAIN he is feeling and fight out of the Testicle Squeeze that Dare has shown no signs of letting up on! In fact he’s only putting more pressure on!
Deal: I’ve never seen a more pained expression in my life than the one I see on Cage’s face right now! But I’ve also never seen a look of greater determination either! Cage is trying to force his way to his feet while Dare STILL has the Testicle Squeeze on!
Storm: He’s back on his feet! Cage has somehow forced his way to his feet!
Deal: Cage is back up and now he reaches down to Dare’s hand that has the Testicle Squeeze on and JAMS HIS THUMB INTO THE CUT ON HIS HAND! Remember that’s the hand Cage stomped into the Kendo Stick that got cut open by the razor blades! Now Cage is DIGGING his thumb into that wound and is RIPPING IT OPEN FURTHER!
Storm: Dare is HOWLING IN PAIN and blood is GUSHING out of the wound!
Deal: Cage continues to jam his thumb into the wound and DARE LETS GO! DARE LETS GO OF THE TESTICLE SQUEEZE …. THUNDER CAGE! CAGE GOT HIM WITH THE THUNDER CAGE!
Storm: DARE IS DOWN! HE’S DOWN AND HE ISN’T MOVING!
Deal: CAGE COVERS HIM! 1 …. 2 …. 3! CAGE GOT HIM! HE GOT HIM! CAGE IS THE NEW RAGE WORLD CHAMPION!
**DING**DING**DING**
Stock: LADIES AND GENTLEMEN! THE WINNER OF THE FEAR FACTORY …. AND THE NEW RAGE WORLD CHAMPION …. CAGE!
(Deafening pop from the fans. A video of the fans celebrating the win is projected onto a large screen by the Cathedral’s backyard with chants of CAGE! CAGE! CAGE! erupting again.)
Deal: CAGE HAS DONE IT! Cage has defeated Daniel Dare in what might be the SICKEST and BLOODIEST match I have ever seen but Cage defeats Daniel Dare and is now the NEW RAGE WORLD CHAMPION! HE DID IT!
Storm: What a match! WHAT A MATCH THIS WAS! It had everything you could possibly think of and more! These men threw everything they had at each other and gave us a match for the ages. But in the end Cage prevails and RAGE has a new world champion!
Deal: Dare is sitting in the snow, covered in blood and breathing heavily, taking in the sight of the Saint handing Cage the RAGE World Championship belt and raising his hand in victory!
Storm: Cage looks up at the video showing the fans celebrating back in New York City and raises the belt above his head in acknowledgement! The cheers get even louder as the fans get the ending they were hoping for, Cage is walking out as champion!
Deal: A feud between two of the biggest names in RAGE that has lasted for almost THREE YEARS comes to a head in a match I will never forget for as long as I live. The Saint has pulled out his cellphone and is telling the paramedics to come inside NOW as Dare, clearly in pain, is trying to stand and walk off but is having difficulty doing so while Cage COLLAPSES into the snow as the exhaustion finally overwhelms him!
Storm: Is Cage making SNOW ANGELS or are his arms and legs just moving because of the cold and pain?
Deal: I don’t know, but whatever it is Cage is making a snow angel with his own blood and it’s own way that seems like a fitting end to this match! The paramedics have made it to the back yard and immediately begin working on Cage and Dare as both of these men are going to need serious medical attention after this!
Storm: That’s not all who came out, look who else has joined us!
Deal: It’s the FREAKS ON PARADE! We haven’t seen them in forever! They have come out to the back yard and they have HUGE BOX OF FIRE WORKS! They start lighting them off and we have a Christmas fireworks display to end Year 22! Cage sees the fireworks and says something to the Saint!
Cage: I THOUGHT YOU SAID NOTHING FLAMMABLE!
Saint: I SAID NOTHING FLAMMABLE FOR YOU!
Cage: BASTARD! IT WAS ONE ROOM!
Saint: IT WAS A BIG ROOM!
Deal: The Saint and Cage continue to discuss the flammable items issue as the paramedics continue to work on him as well as Dare. The Freaks are filling the sky with fireworks and this is the perfect way to end 2025 in RAGE! Thank you all for watching Year 22 and we can’t wait to see all of you in 2026! Until then MERRY CHRISTMAS, HAPPY HOLIDAYS AND WE WILL SEE YOU NEXT YEAR!
(The ending credits roll with Cage being loaded onto a stretcher with the RAGE World Championship belt resting on his waist, Dare being wheeled out on a stretcher of his own and the Freaks On Parade continuing to set off fireworks while the Saint looks on.)
[Card]
RAGE Year 22 PPV
Tuesday, December 23rd, 2025
Madison Square Garden - New York, New York
Main Event
RAGE World Championship
-Live from The Saint's Cathedral in Chicago, Illinois on RAGE Vision!
-Fear Factory Match
Special Guest Referee: The Saint
Daniel Dare (champion) vs. Cage
RAGE Bare Knuckles Championship
The Bootslut (champion) w/ Filthy Phil vs. Monster Big Tel
RAGE Scientific Showcase Championship
Doug Devens (champion) w/ Thomas Gordon vs. Nightwalker
RAGE High Stakes Championship
Scott Grayse (champion) vs. Doug Devens w/ Thomas Gordon
RAGE Gauntlet Tag Team Championships
Thee Storm (Lady Giant and Crazy Jenna) (champions) vs. Action Jay Jackson and Gemini w/ Homeless Don
One-on-One Match
-Paid for by Richard Mason
-Live from Saudi Arabia on RAGE Vision!
Steve Hogar vs. Kip Kutler
Loser Leaves RAGE Match
-Handicapped Match
Harvey Adams vs. Sweet FA and Tuppence Banglarron w/ Filthy Phil
Double Jeopardy Prize Steel Cage Match
-Climb the cage - somehow figure out a way to win the briefcase hanging from the rafters to claim the Double Jeopardy prize!
Participants:
Joe Mills
Dana Czech
Monster Big Pat
Monster Big Dave
Monster Big Hamish
Kristian Bane
Harmony Hardin
Sin
Biz MacTavish
Cora
Kristial Ball
Bart the Florida Man
LaPercell Daisy
Dan the Baptist
Lucy
Bobby Bastard
Harold Hartley
Malaboo Dreamstone
Alice Killjoy
Dolly Killjoy
Fifteen
Reginald Van Newton
Shannan Hicks
[Content]
Deal: We are kicking things off here at Year 22 with the Double Jeopardy Cage match! 23 RAGE superstars will be competing inside of this cage to claim the prize that is inside a briefcase that is suspended above the ring! The object is to climb the cage and claim the briefcase and whoever is able to grab it and win the Double Jeopardy prize, it will grant whoever wins it the ability to restart ANY MATCH ONE TIME and there is NO EXPIRATION DATE on this prize!
Storm: That’s a TRUE LEGEND of a prize, almost as good as waking up on Christmas morning and finding Santa Claus left you a Buddy Meyers bath bomb and a super sized box of Corn Flakes under your tree! Neil Puller and his Ricker Fed crap has nothing to do with this!
Deal: Yeah, sure let’s go with that! There is a verifiable WHO’S WHO of RAGE competing in this match. I mean look at all these WORLD CLASS SUPERSTARS competing in this match!
Joe Mills
Dana Czech
Monster Big Pat
Monster Big Dave
Monster Big Hamish
Kristian Bane
Harmony Hardin
Sin
Biz MacTavish
Cora
Kristal Ball
Bart the Florida Man
LaPercell Daisy
Dan the Baptist
Lucy
Bobby Bastard
Harold Hartley
Malaboo Dreamstone
Alice Killjoy
Dolly Killjoy
Fifteen
Reginald Van Newton
Shannan Hicks
Storm: That’s a hell of a list! A total VIP contingent of RAGE AND PRO WRESTLING!
Deal: Every wrestler in RAGE is a VIP of this business! That’s what makes us RAGE!
Stock: LADIES AND BLOODY GENTLEMEN! UP NEXT IS THE DOUBLE BLOODY JEOPARDY CAGE MATCH! THE DOUBLE JEOPARDY PRIZE IS INSIDE A BLOODY BRIEFCASE SUSPENDED FROM THE RAFTERS ABOVE THE RING! THE FIRST PERSON TO CLIMB THE BLOODY CAGE AND GRAB THE BRIEFCASE WILL WIN THE DOUBLE JEOPARDY PRIZE WHICH WILL ALLOW THE HOLDER TO RESTART ONE BLOODY MATCH ANY TIME AT A TIME AND PLACE OF THEIR BLOODY CHOOSING AND THERE IS NO BLOODY EXPIRATION DATE ON THIS PRIZE!
NOW THAT WE GOT THAT OUT OF THE BLOODY WAY LET’S MEET THE BLOODY COMPETITORS!
JOE MILLS
DANA CZECH
MONSTER BIG PAT
MONSTER BIG DAVE
MONSTER BIG HAMISH
KRISTIAN BANE
HARMONY HARDIN
SIN
BIZ MACTAVISH
CORA
KRISTAL BALL
BART THE FLORIDA MAN
LAPERCELL DAISY
DAN THE BAPTIST
LUCY
BOBBY BASTARD
HAROLD HARTLEY
MALABOO DREAMSTONE
ALICE KILLJOY
DOLLY KILLJOY
FIFTEEN
REGINALD VAN NEWTON
AND SHANNAN BLOODY HICKS!
Deal: We are just moments away from this very important match! But now that the wrestlers are inside the cage I notice we are short a few wrestlers as Kristal Ball is nowhere to be found! What is going on with that?
Storm: I don’t know why she wouldn’t be here, but Ball is apparently running late or totally forgot about the match and I doubt she forgot!
Deal: I doubt that too! I also don’t see Harold Hartley either! He was listed as one of the favorites in Las Vegas to win this, but he’s not here either! What is going on?
Storm: Hartley never runs late, I hope nothing happened to him! Same goes for Kristal Ball! What is going on here!?
Deal: That’s two people missing from this match and we have no idea what happened to them! We’ll have to find out later as right now this match is about to start with the 21 wrestlers who did make it to the cage!
**DING**DING**
Deal: Here we go and immediately we have wrestlers going towards the cage wall! Bart the Florida Man makes a quick move to get towards the briefcase, but Monster Big Hamish grabs him off the cage wall and CHOKE SLAMS him to the mat!
Storm: Harmony Hardin is on the top turnbuckle trying to get up the cage but Fifteen comes underneath her and POWER BOMBS Hardin to the mat!
Deal: RVN now runs up and STOMPS Hardin in the head! He calls her a DEFECT for thinking she could claim a prize meant for either him or Fifteen!
Storm: Cora turns and spins. She wipes out both of the Killjoys with a FLYING BODY BLOCK! Cora now turns towards the cage and starts to climb but is quickly cut off by Lucy who grabs her by the shoulder and yanks her back down!
Deal: Lucy tries to climb the cage wall, but Bobby grabs her by the ankle and roughly pulls Lucy off the wall! Lucy angrily shoves him and the former couple are having words with each other, but here comes DTB from behind with a DOUBLE AXE HANDLE to Bobby!
Storm: Monsters Big Dave and Big Pat are slugging it out with Mills and Czech as they all are preventing each other from getting onto the cage! The Double Jeopardy prize is dangling from the rafters waiting for someone to climb up and grab it but that is going to be a tough task for whoever pulls it off!
Deal: Shannan Hicks has LaPecell Daisy above his head and PRESS SLAMS her into the cage! He now flexes his muscles in celebration and screams at everyone in the cage!
Hicks: Y’ALL BETTER GET OUT OF MAHHH WAY BECAUSE IMMA WINNING THIS ONE, DADDY!
Storm: Nice to see Hicks is as confident as ever, but he better pay attention because Bane comes up from behind and THROWS Hicks face first into the cage!
Deal: Malaboo Dreamstone is tied up with Sin and Biz and they are letting each other have it! There will be no teamwork found in this match tonight!
*The action continues for the next several minutes with every wrestler showing out. Mills and Czech show off their legendary teamwork as they take down Big Dave and Big Pat with a combination of a Double Superkick followed by a Double Drop Kick. Big Dave and Big Pat return the favor shortly after that as they threw Mills and Czech over their shoulders, intentionally smashing Mills and Czech into each other before delivering a massive power slam to both.
Fifteen showed off his impressive skills by climbing the cage and leaping off towards Bastard Bobby with a dynamic flying shoulder tackle. Bobby was able to fight back and hit Fifteen with a Fall Away Slam into the cage. Lucy and Dan The Baptist double team Bobby and drop him with a DDT into a Curb Stomp combo, which leads to Bobby getting an unlikely assist from Cora who sends Lucy flying into the cage with an amazing Flying Head Scissors. Bobby got up and dropped DTB with a clothesline, only to find himself swarmed by Fifteen and RVN.
Sin and Biz show off their impressive teamwork against the Killjoys with Filthy Phil cheering them on from the outside. Sin, putting her announcing skills to use during the assault, perfectly narrates the ass kicking Biz and herself lay on the Killjoy’s, throwing the word bloody and some other choice words we will not repeat here at them, clearly enjoying the beating they are delivering. And of course Biz made sure to leave her mark, literally, as she bit both Alice and Dolly on their shoulders, leaving a huge bite mark on them and nearly taking a large chunk of flesh with her.
Hicks and Bane take turns smashing each other’s head into the cage, with Hicks repeatedly asking Bane “DO YOU KNOW WHO YOU’RE MESSING WITH, DADDY?”, a question Bane clearly gets tired of being asked very quickly.
Dreamstone found herself tied up with Bart and LaPercell and that fight proved far more vicious than people expected with all of them hitting what could be considered dirty moves on each other in the process.
There was no shortage of high impact moves as wrestlers such as Mills, DTB, Sin, and Big Hamish all pulling off amazing moves off of the cage well, such as Mills with a Moonsault off the cage onto the Monsters, DTB with an amazing Tornado DDT on Bobby, Sin with a Hurricanrana on Alice and Big Hamish of all people with a massive splash onto Bart the Florida Man who was all over the place during the chaos.
There were several near misses as numerous wrestlers went for the briefcase and failed. Biz came close, Lucy almost got it, RVN made a suicidal leap off of the cage and came within an inch of claiming it, and Big Dave came painfully close before missing it and crashing into several wrestler’s below.
There was no shortage of highlight reel moves, but perhaps the most shocking moment didn’t involve an attempt for the briefcase but something far more controversial involving Cora!
Deal: Cora and Lucy are battling each other tooth and nail as they are bashing each other’s head into the cage! Lucy with a martial arts kick to Cora, who responds with a spinning back fist to Lucy!
Storm: They have really torn into each other! I would love to see them face off in a regular match after this!
Deal: So would I! Lucy with a Knee Strike to Cora, but she quickly follows up with a HEAD BUTT! That knocks Lucy backwards and now Cora starts to climb the cage! She has her eyes on the briefcase as she goes but now Lucy recovers and goes after her! Lucy clocks Cora in the head and drives her head into the cage! Lucy has Cora by the mask and is SMASHING her head into the cage!
Storm: Cora fires her elbow into Lucy’s midsection and that slows her down! Cora now SHOVES Lucy and she is losing her footing! Lucy reaches out for the cage wall to prevent her from falling, but accidentally gets a hold of Cora’s mask and RIPS IT OFF AS SHE FALLS TO THE MAT …. CORA HAS BEEN UNMASKED ….
Deal: IT’S KRISTAL BALL! CORA HAS BEEN KRISTAL BALL UNDER A MASK THIS WHOLE TIME! This explains why we thought Kristal Ball was missing because she was actually disguised as CORA in that mask!
Storm: The fans are SHOCKED as they can’t believe what they just saw! Filthy Phil is FEIGNING surprise like he didn’t know what was going on! He actually yelled at Kristal Ball “WHAT ARE YOU DOING AND WHY ARE YOU WEARING CORA’S MASK!” and I call BULLSHIT!
Deal: I’m also calling BULLSHIT and so is this crowd! They are giving Filthy Phil the business as we just discovered Cora was Kristal Ball in a mask and has been made to pull DOUBLE DUTY by Phil by having her wrestle TWICE at RAGE events and HE’S collecting DOUBLE WAGES for one wrestler!
Storm: The fans are yelling at Filthy Phil and some of them are throwing their empty drink cups and food wrappers at him and are calling him a crook! Filthy Phil is trying to explain himself to the fans at ringside and that is going as poorly as you would expect!
Deal: Filthy Phil is still being pelted with garbage and OH GOD! He just got blasted by a cheese burger from an angry kid in the front row! His jacket is now COVERED with ketchup, mayonnaise, lettuce and onions and now someone takes a container of MUSTARD and SQUIRTS him with it! The fans are not happy with Filthy Phil EXPLOITING poor Kristal Ball and now he is covered in food condiments!
Storm: It serves him right and I hope Kristal Ball is at least getting her share of those wages that Filthy Phil is collecting for himself! What a SCAM ARTIST!
*The fallout from the unmasking of Cora brought a great deal of heat on Filthy Phil as even the wrestlers started calling him out for being greedy and exploiting Cora, prompting the announcers to remark that Filthy Phil is lucky he is outside of the cage while the wrestlers are inside as Filthy Phil would likely be on the receiving end of a serious beating. A few wrestlers even offered to hook Cora up with a good attorney to ensure she gets all the money she’s owed.
As for the match itself, there were several more near misses, including one by DTB who was on the top of the cage and was extremely close to grabbing the briefcase. Bobby climbed up the cage and prevented DTB from grabbing it and was able to hit DTB with the most ring shaking Bastard Bomb of his career on DTB off the cage!
RVN quickly followed Bobby up and delivered a Session Ender off of the cage and Fifteen followed that with a massive splash off of the top rope! All three of them begin working over Bobby and which led to Cora actually “running” in to help Bobby, one of the wrestlers who promised to hook her up with a good attorney, in order to attempt to fight them off.
This led to a massive brawl that saw Sin and Biz getting involved, the Killjoy’s joining in, Harmony Hardin getting involved, Hicks, Bane, Bart, Daisy as well as Monster Big Hamish. Despite Bouts Of Honor being over, it was clear the bad blood between Team Cage and Team Dare still lingered as this brawl took over almost the entire cage. While they all brawled back and forth, this left Mills, Czech, Big Dave and Big Pat alone to battle each other in a match deciding encounter.)
Deal: Big Pat has Czech up and hits him with a CHOKE SLAM! Czech bounces off the mat and Big Pat turns towards Mills who NAILS HIM WITH A SUPER KICK! Big Dave rushes at him and gets a super kick of his own! The Monsters are rocked and now Mills is climbing the cage! He has his eyes on the briefcase and there is no one in his way!
Storm: Mills is climbing the cage as fast as he can but Big Pat and Big Dave are back up and are CLIMBING after him! Mills is almost to the top of the cage, but Big Pat has him by the ankle and is trying to pull him down! Now Big Dave has the other ankle and is doing the same!
Deal: Mills is hanging onto the top of the cage for dear life as both Big Pat and Big Dave are trying to stop him from getting to the briefcase …. HERE COMES CZECH! He’s back up and is climbing the cage towards Mills!
Storm: Czech has gotten between the Monsters and ELBOWS Big Dave in the face! Now he elbows Big Pat! They lose their grip on Mills ankles now Czech climbs up and tells Mills to get on his shoulders!
Deal: Mills nods his head and now he is STANDING on Czech’s shoulders while Czech holds onto the cage! Big Pat and Big Dave once again reach for Mills as he LEAPS off of Czech’s shoulder’s just as Czech takes Big Pat and Big Dave back down to the mat with a DOUBLE CLOTHESLINE … MILLS GRABS THE BRIEFCASE IN MID AIR AND CRASHES TO THE MAT WITH IT! MILLS WINS THE DOUBLE JEOPARDY PRIZE!
**DING**DING**DING**
Stock: LADIES AND GENTLEMEN! THE WINNER OF THE DOUBLE BLOODY JEOPARDY CAGE MATCH AND THE DOUBLE JEOPARDY PRIZE …. JOE MILLS!
(Crowd reacts loudly)
Deal: WOW! WHAT AN ENDING! Joe Mills climbed on the shoulders of his long time partner Dana Czech and made an incredible leap to grab the briefcase to claim victory and the Double Jeopardy prize inside of it! Talk about TEAM WORK!
Storm: Mills is holding up the briefcase in victory and Czech rushes over to congratulate him! Czech is helping Mills to his feet as the rest of the wrestlers clear out of the cage cursing themselves out over the lost opportunity.
Deal: Mills can now restart any match at any time one time with that prize and there is no expiration date so he can use that prize ANY TIME he wants. It can be next week or next year and Mills can plot and plan how to best use it without the burden of a deadline hanging over his head. Talk about a valuable prize!
Storm: We can only guess when and where Mills will use that prize, but whenever and wherever he uses it, you know he is going to make sure he has maximum strategic advantage when he does!
Deal: Mills has been around long enough to know the benefit of such a prize and how to use it to maximum effect. Mills is parading around the cage with the briefcase in celebration as we kick off Year 22 in grand fashion!
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*Stock: The following match is for the RAGE HIGH STAKES BLOODY CHAMPIONSHIP!
(HUGE crowd pop!)
*Stock: Introducing first, from Chicago, weighing in at 254 bloody pounds, he is the reigning RAGE SCIENTIFIC SHOWCASE CHAMPION - DOUG DEVENS!!!
("Ride of the Valkyries" by Wagner plays as Doug Devens makes his way out to boos from the crowd. There is no interaction between Devens and the fans as he makes his way to the ring with his manager, Thomas Gordon.)
*Stock: And now – Ladies and bloody Gents, get ready, because …..
Standing 6’6” and weighing 236 bloody pounds, from Grand Rapids, Michigan
HERE IS…
THE RAGE HIGH STAKES CHAMPION
SCOTT GRAYSE!!!
(Lights go out in the arena, fans give a mixed reaction. The voice of Scott Grayse comes on "Judgement is coming" as "Cult" by Magnolia Park hits and the lights come back on and on the RAGEvision we see the words "C.H.A.O.S" as Grayse hits the curtain and the fans give him more cheers then boos. Scott pulls out Helen, his trusty hammer from inside the front of his pants. Grayse slides in and poses with Helen.)
Daisy: (Makes a surprise cameo appearance, says one line, and then disappears) Oooh, I'd love to see what else Scotty can pull out of his pants!!!
**DING**DING**
Deal: This is one of two matches tonight for Doug Devens. If he's smart, he'll pace himself and resist the temptation to "go mad." The shorter this match is, the more it favors him.
Storm: (Pops a Leucovorin pill to enhance his verbal skills) Indubitably, my dear Vandessa. Thomas Gordon has accompanied Devens to the ring, but Grayse's second-in-command, Kristian Bane, is conspicuous by his absence.
Deal: I noticed that too. And Grayse and Devens-- WHAT THE HELL??? SANTA CLAUS just JUMPED into the ring and SWUNG a GIANT CANDY CANE into both Devens and referee John Ellers!
Storm: Were they on the Naughty List?
Deal: I have no idea. Wait, WHY am I answering this question?!
Storm: I don't think that's the REAL Santa!!!
Deal: (Sarcastically) REALLY???
Storm: I think that's KRISTIAN BANE dressed up as Santa!
Deal: Sherlock Holmes is on the case...
Storm: I prefer to think of myself as Carmen Sandiego.
Deal: Now "Santa" Bane puts Grayse on top of Devens and shakes Ellers out of his stupor.
*Ellers: 1...2...3!
Deal: DEVENS with a shoulder up. "SANTA" can't believe it!
Storm: Now Ellers ORDERS "Santa" to the back or he'll STRIP Grayse of the High Stakes Title and AUTOMATICALLY AWARD IT to Devens.
Deal: DEVENS takes advantage of the distraction with a neckbreaker on Grayse from behind and a cover.
*Ellers: 1...2...
Deal: Grayse kicks out as Bane storms to the back.
Storm: What is Grayse doing now?
Deal: He exits the ring and grabs an iPad from one of his fans in the front row.
Storm: They call themselves the Grayselanders.
Deal: Cute. But what is Grayse doing with that iPad?
Storm: He's entering something into CHATGPT!
Deal: NOW I've seen everything. Grayse is consulting AI to determine his next move.
Storm: Will it help?
Deal: (Ducks out of the way) Grayse JUMPS onto our table and NAILS a SPLIT-LEGGED MOONSAULT from the table to INSIDE THE RING on Devens!
Storm: We've never seen THAT from Grayse before!!!
Deal: (Shrugs) I guess ChatGPT told him to do it. And Grayse with the cover...
*Ellers: 1...2...3!
Deal: Not quite!
Storm: A frustrated Grayse scrambles back to the outside and enters something into ChatGPT again.
Deal: CORKSCREW LEGDROP by Scott Grayse - always a classic - and another cover.
*Ellers: 1...2...3!
Deal: Devens gets his foot on the ropes right before the 3.
Storm: Grayse is pulling out moves we've never seen from him before.
Deal: All thanks to ChatGPT, which he's using again to determine his next step.
Storm: Now Grayse is cackling, like he saw something funny on the ChatGPT prompt, and he has a VICIOUS look in his eyes.
Deal: TESTICLE SQUEEZE by Grayse. He's laughing like a hyena at this tribute-slash-mockery of the man who stopped his title reign at 517 days.
Storm: According to ChatGPT, Devens faced Dare before in the BWFE and actually defeated him. Our current ring announcer, Robert Stock, was Devens' manager. Dare would not be seen again for quite some time.
Deal: Devens is fading fast. Grayse LETS GO, STEPS BACK, and goes for the LIGHTS OUT SUPERKICK!
Storm: But Gordon TRIPS Grayse, GRABS Ellers, and THROWS the iPad to Devens behind Ellers' back!
Deal: Devens CLOCKS Grayse in the head with the iPad! And it malfunctions on contact, with Siri now repeating "DON'T GO MAD!" in a male British voice.
*Ellers: 1...2...3!
**DING**DING**DING**
*Stock: The winner of the match and NEEEEEEEEEEW RAGE HIGH STAKES CHAMPION - DOUG DEVENS!!!
Deal: Devens gets out of there QUICKLY as he now has to concentrate on Nightwalker.
Storm: The fans are booing the result. They're 100% in support of Grayse in this one.
Deal: Be that as it may, Doug Devens now possesses the belt that allows him to trade it in for a shot at any title he wants in RAGE.
Storm: If that is what he wants to do.
Deal: Scott Grayse held the High Stakes Championship for SEVERAL MONTHS and NEVER cashed it in. A missed opportunity to face Daniel Dare one more time? We'll never know. Because Doug Devens now holds the title, and that makes the Church an ESPECIALLY dangerous threat!
~~~
Deal: Once again Dare has his knives out and this time it’s for Harvey Adams.. Not only does Harvey find himself in a Loser Leaves RAGE Match, but he’s facing his daughters!
Storm: Yep, that is pure evil – or genius, depending on which side of the cosmos you’re sitting.
Deal: This must be horrible for ALL the competitors. Either Harvey Adams goes or both of his daughters do!
Storm: And there’s no way Stinker is going to let that happen. He’d sooner put salt on his corn flakes than let two lovely earners like Sweet FA and Tuppy go.
Deal: Yes, He’s already seen his income cut as Cora was revealed to be Kristal Ball! Anyway, enough about him, let’s pass things over to Stock as this one is about to get under way.
Stock: Righto, listen up, you bloody lot! This next bloody match is a “LOSER LEAVES RAGE MATCH”! Too bloody right it is. And just WHICH sod is bloody leaving? Well it’ll be EITHER….
Ladies and bloody gents – especially you gents, RAGE is now proper bloody proud to bring you – with a combined weight of an earth-shattering and totally incredible 235 bloody pounds; it’s T'n'T! - Lucky Tuppy and Tiffany "Sweet FA" Adams - The Sweet T’s!!
To the accompaniment of Neil Diamond - Sweet Caroline (Audio) Tuppy and Tiff (SFA) emerge through the curtain. Both blondes smile excitedly as they wave to the fans. The waves change to arm sways as they lead the fans into chanting the chorus along with the added “so good!” thrown in.
The girls are ‘dressed’ in plunging neckline one pieces which have absolutely no sides to them whatsoever. Sweet FA has pink lightning bolts on hers and Tuppy has blue ones. They both wear white cowboy boots with the same coloured lightning bolts.
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They strut down to the ring blowing kisses to the crowd, pausing occasionally for pictures.
Once in the ring they make a point of shaking the referee’s hand before taking their places in their corner, still smiling.
Stock: Bloody hell! OR!!!…. facing them…. hailing from Pittsburg, PA and weighing in at 285 bloody pounds, he is...HARVEY ADAMS!
("Harder, Faster, Better, Stronger " hits as Adams strolls to the ring like he owns the place….which he pretty much does. He enters the ring and poses as white pyro goes off over his head.)
Deal: And both girls rush over to give their dad a hug!
Storm: They’re probably secreting weapons on him so that he gets disqualified.
Deal: They are NOT! Besides, in those outfits those bimbos couldn’t possibly secrete anything.
Storm: Ah, but...no, that’s a fair point actually.
Deal: Terry Dale is our match official. He’s good to go and calls for the bell.
**DING**DING**
Storm: And …. nothing.
Deal: No, the girls back up and decide that they are going to tag as that’s the fair ‘Super Face Megastar’ thing to do. Harvey though won’t hear of it. He’s telling them to BOTH stay in the ring. Filthy Phil is loudly seconding that, pointing out that there was nothing in the rules about it being a tag match. Nerison has a word with Stock.
Storm: Yeah and Stock says that BOTH girls HAVE TO BE IN THE RING as that’s what Dare intended.
Deal: Tuppy apologises to Dale AND Harvey as she gets back into the ring. There’s STILL no action though.
Storm: And that’s not good enough for these fans OR for Stock. He’s telling them that if they don’t start NOW then all THREE will be LOSERS and kicked out. Adams immediately charges! Running clothesline. That flattens Tiffany. Tuppy darts forward to Spear Harvey, but he bends to catch her around the middle and Suplexes her over ONTO Tiff!
Storm: He ain’t messing around. It makes sense. If the girls AND him were going to be kicked out he may as well fight to save one of them – himself.
Deal: Let’s not forget that Adams only discovered he had a daughter – Tiffany, this year. So they aren’t exactly that close. As to Tuppy, she’s an adopted daughter. On the other hand, both girls are very impressed with Adams and do indeed seems to love him as the father he is. Then again, they aren’t the sharpest tools in the box.
Storm: Now Adams drops to pin BOTH!
Dale: ONE! - TWO!!
Deal: And Stinker has Rakshasa reach in and pull Adams backwards by the ankle! The girls both throw up an arm, but whether they’d have been in time is now academic.
Storm: Now normally Adams would be going off on one about that, but he’s shrugging it off. He stands and waits for both girls to stand. They then do Rock-Paper-Scissors for absolutely no reason that I can determine and Tuppy runs in to attack with a Missile Drop Kick - a REAL one! Harvey is knocked back into the ropes. He rebounds and jumps over Tuppy to charge at Tiff – who turns away to cover her face! NO! It’s a back kick!
Storm: And it catches Harvey square in the balls!
Deal: Harvey doubles and folds to his knees. Tiff turns around – horrified and runs over to apologise.
Storm: She should be attacking him not saying soothing words!
Deal: And that’s exactly what Stinker is telling her. He’s pounding a fist into the other palm and shouting at the two bimbos that this is their livelihoods at stake. And his!
Storm: It’s a fair point.
Deal: And Harvey suddenly strikes to drop Tiff with a jaw-breaker! In comes Tuppy! Running knee to the jaw!
Storm: And Stinker is slapping the apron in relief. Seems his bimbos may have finally woken up. Of course, how long they stay awake is an entirely different matter.
Deal: Adams drops backwards and Sweet FA twines her legs around his head!
Storm: That’s a proper Triangle Hold is that! A REAL submission move! How in the name of Neil “By Gawd” Puller did she do that?
Deal: Not a little ironic that Harvey has been tutoring these girls and now he’s seeing just how much they’ve learnt first hand. Oh, now Tuppy has the other arm and is applying a nasty wrist lock!
Storm: And those HURT!
Deal: Yeah, Harvey is suddenly up against it and try as he might can’t liberate himself. NO! He manages to pull out of Tuppy’s grasp, but she’s straight back on the arm and now seeking to hyper extend the elbow!
Storm: Looks like Harvey decided to teach them the extra painful moves.
Deal: And he’s certainly feeling it. Dale goes to a knee and asks - Does he quit!
Storm: Nope. He’s using his legs to crab around. He may be being throttled and faced with a broken arm, but he still weighs more than both bimbos combined!
Deal: Yes and he’s using that extra muscle to swivel around and – Foot to the ropes!
Storm: He did it!
Deal: Dale calls for the break and the two girls immediately release Harvey.
Storm: Stinker sure liked that – better than ice cold milk on his corn flakes, but NOT the clean break. He’s trying to convince those girls that they need to keep those holds on to the last second. Not sure he’s getting through to them though.
Deal: They’re bimbos. There’s very little chance that he is.
Storm: Yeah. That True Legend Harvey Adams is back up and applauding his girls’ efforts. Huh. Anyone would think that he didn’t want to win.
Deal: Or, it could be mind games: lull the pair into a false sense of security and then strike. With those two, that wouldn’t be difficult at all.
Storm: True. That’s probably it. See? He’s pretending to struggle for breath.
Deal: But they aren’t attacking, despite Stinker’s urgent entreaties. They’re telling him that it wouldn’t be fair and that Super Face Megastars never do stuff that’s unfair. Yeah, that went down real well with Phil.
Storm: But Harv darts forward! He scoops Tuppy up and DUMPS her! Now he rolls her up as Tiff is still arguing with Stinker!
Dale: ONE! - TWO!! -TH’
Deal: Sweet FA! She leaps in to crash into Harvey and break it up!
Storm: And Stinker is wiping the sweat from his brow. That was CLOSE.
Deal: All three roll to their feet. Tiff checks on her ‘sister’ and they are again good to go. Harvey waits in the middle of the ring. Tiff circles one side of him, Tuppy on the other. They both rush in and Harv steps back to neatly direct their heads – TOGETHER!
Storm: Damn fine Double Noggin Knocker there. True Legend standard was that.
Deal: The girls are reeling. Harv trips Tiff. She lands hard on her ass. He then grabs Tuppy. Across his shoulders and -
Storm: Samoan Drop!
Deal: He bridges!
Dale: ONE! - TWO!! -TH’
Deal: Again! Tiff gets in there in time. This time with a Twisting Bodyslam. Okay, she’s really NOT that big and it wasn’t what you’d call an emphatic slam, but it was enough and that’s what matters.
Storm: Hey! Look at that! Tuppy just slid to the side and grabbed one of Harv’s legs!
Deal: Tiff grabs the other! They peel them back over his head. They have him pinned!
Storm: Schoolboyed!
Dale: ONE! - TWO!! -THR’
Deal: Kick out!! Harvey powers out of that scattering both girls.
Storm: Yeah, and Stinker again slaps the apron in frustration, but that was close AND actual teamwork; not True Legend teamwork, but teamwork nonetheless.
Deal: Everyone is back on their feet. Adams is now smiling. He takes up a sideways, defensive stance and beckons his daughters to him. Tiff rushes in and jumps! Missile Drop Kick!
Storm: Misses! Adams was NEVER gonna get caught by that.
Deal: No, but as he twists aside Tuppy slides in to upend him!
Storm: That was just plain sneaky.
Deal: But Adams drops on top of her and still smiling pins her arms to the mat! She’s pinned!
Dale: ONE! -
Storm: See that? True Legend skill, is that.
Dale: TWO!! -
Storm: No way is she shifting Harvey. He’s twice her weight, vastly experienced and has ALL the True Legend skills. She’s toast.
Dale: THR’
Deal: Tiff! Sweet FA slams into him, grabs his head and rolls over to drag him off Tuppy- who immediately pops back up. Harvey rolls with the impact and flings Tiff into the ropes, He rises to a knee ready to follow up, but Tuppy connects with a lariat!
Storm: Yeah, she’s a sneaky one alright….for a bimbo.
Deal: Adams pitches forward. Tiff just manages to spread her legs wide so that Harvey misses them and his head hits the deck instead. Tiff scoots forward to sit on the back of his head!
Storm: She’ll never get a pin like that, but the fans don’t care. Those outfits are totally thong backed.
Deal: Hold on, Tuppy is trying to fold Adams’ legs. She is! She pulls his legs up then bends them at the knees to pass the feet to Tiff, who tucks them under her arms! Just LOOK at Adams’ bent back now!
Storm: A submission? They’re actually going for a submission?
Deal: Looks that way as Tuppy now sits, her back pressed against Adams’ thighs so her can’t kick out! And his back is being folded in half! Okay, look, those bimbos are pole dancers. Their backs fold like paper, but Harvey’s? Not so much. That looks seriously painful.
Storm: Yeah, positively unnatural! Come on, Harv, you’ve made your girls look good. There’s no need to drag things out any longer; so kick out already!
Deal: Dale is right there. He kneels to check on Harvey. Does he quit?
Storm: And end his career? Are you from Barsoom? No, if anyone is going to quit it’s one of those bimbos. Seriously RAGE doesn’t need so many bimbos. We could lose those two and not even notice. Harvey Adams? He’s a True Legend! You don’t go around losing True Legends. That’s not just careless, that’s unforgivable!
Deal: Don’t panic. Yet. Harvey isn’t tapping.
Storm: I knew he wouldn’t.
Deal: But he’s not breaking free either, but how can he?
Storm: With True Legend power! That’s how.
Deal: Stinker is yelling at Tuppy to brace harder and push against Harvey’s knees. At the same time he demands that Tiff lean back.
Storm: That’s a LOT of instruction for those two. They’ll never be able to -
Deal: HE TAPS! HARVEY ADAMS TAPS OUT!!!
Storm: NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!
**DING**DING**DING**
Stock: Ladies and bloody Gents, you WINNERS and NOT leaving RAGE – The SWEET T’s – Tiffany “Sweet FA” Adams and Tuppence “Tuppy” Banglarron-Adams! Which bloody means ….HARVEY ADAMS IS THE BLOODY LOSER AND MUST LEAVE RAGE!!!
Deal: The fans are in shock.
Storm: I’M in shock, never mind them!
Deal: Daniel Dare must be cackling his socks off right now. Harvey Adams is OUT of Rage and at the hands of his own daughters! They quickly release that savage pin and groaning Harvey rolls to his left. Both girls kneel there, looking at him in shock, while outside the ring Filthy Phil punches the air in delight. Harvey tests his back and then slowly stands.
Fans: HAR-VEY! HAR-VEY! HAR-VEY! HAR-VEY!
Deal: Now tears rolling down their faces, Tiff and Tuppy rush forward to embrace him. He in turn hugs them. There’s no animosity, no recriminations, no argument. Harvey then leans over each in turn to kiss the top of their head and then peels them off him so he can RAISE THEIR ARMS! Harvey Adams is PROUD of his daughters.
Storm: Hold on, common sense is prevailing. He’s calling for a mic. It’s always wise to hear a True Legend speak. So here’s where we get the killer twist. You just KNOW that Adams always has a killer twist in store.
Adams: Thank you. Thank you all. It’s been FUN. It’s been WILD. It’s been MEMORABLE.
Fans: HAR-VEY! HAR-VEY! HAR-VEY! HAR-VEY!
Adams: It was GOOD. BUT, but it’s time for me to move on AND….
Fans: HAR-VEY! HAR-VEY! HAR-VEY! HAR-VEY!
Adams: I can do so happily knowing that RAGE has a positive future. It does, because you are LOOKING AT THAT FUTURE! My daughters; Tiffany and Tuppence. Let me tell you – no father could be prouder. HERE! Here is future!!
Deal: Harvey raises the hands of his daughters in victory!
Fans: A-DAMS! A-DAMS! A-DAMS! A-DAMS!
Deal: Now all three Adams are smiling. Both girls reach up on tip toes to kiss their father’s cheek.
Storm: Damn it. It’s so emotional – reminds me of the Silverstar family reunion.
Deal: We’ve just witnessed the end of an era and possibly the dawning of a new one. An impressive performance – In a handicap match it has to be remembered, but still – perhaps this IS an indicator of things to come. As to Harvey Adams, we wish him every success and happiness in whatever he decides to do next.
Storm: Too right! True Legends never die. Just ask Buddy Meyers.
Deal: And now it’s time to turn the dial, all the way to BRUTAL. Yes. It’s Bare Knuckles time.
Storm: Bring it on! Who doesn’t love some extreme violence with their corn flakes?
Stock: And NOW! Ladies and bloody Gents, it’s time for some serious bloody carnage as we put the RAGE Bare Knuckles Championship on the bloody line! Your challenger…..MONSTER BIG BLOODY TEL!!!
(Monster by Automatic plays as the fans start booing with Monster Big Tel walking to the ring with a purpose.)
Stock: And here is your reigning bloody champion…. for those of you of a delicate disposition, for those with a weak bloody heart and any children watching – look away NOW, because - Standing 5’10” in her stripper bloody heels and weighing in at 115 pounds – Here is – THE BOOTSLUT!
My Mind Still Speaks by Misery Loves Company hits and the curtain parts. Vile pulls out a large, wheeled suitcase. She stands it vertically in the middle of the ramp and then unzips it. The Bootslut crawls out. She pulls from the case a plastic bottle of cola. She shakes it frantically in time with the music, then opens it spraying the crowd who jeer and boo. Uncaring, The Bootslut rubs the beer bottle lasciviously against her pussy before raising it to her mouth to vulgarly lick the bottle and drink what remains. She then retrieves a pile of brown paper bags. To the massive boos of the crowd she struts down to the ring passing out bags to the ‘ugly’ fans so that they can put them on their hideous faces. She spits out the cola in a wild spray at the first fan to complain. Laughing, she moves on only to pause halfway to thrust her tits at some unsuspecting fan. She insults his manhood, hands him the last bag and then turns away to a chant of “ZIP IT!” from the crowd.
In entering the ring The Bootslut makes a point of sliding back and forth along the middle rope so that it rubs against her pussy before stepping in to grind her exposed ass against the turnbuckle. After which she strides over to the ref and grabs their groin only to quickly release the hold laughing at the ‘nothing’ that was there. Finally she takes to her corner.
Deal: As charming and sophisticated as ever.
Storm: I think she may be part fish.
Deal: I dread to ask….why?
Storm: They don’t wear clothes either.
Deal: Right. But there’s no escaping the fact that The Bootslut IS to all intents and purposes, naked. The few strategically places pieces of electrical tape that she’s “wearing” hardly qualify as clothing.
Storm: But she is wearing a hood!
Deal: Yeah, that can be zipped shut. Not the smartest choice. You have to believe that Stinker had a hand in all that.
Storm: OR – she really IS a slut: one that doesn’t eat all her corn flakes. They’re the worst.
Deal: Tom Nerison is our referee and he doesn’t look at all impressed with the Bootslut’s antics so far. Something tells me she’s going to need a LOT of antics tonight as Big Tel measures 6’1” and weighs in at a formidable 330 pounds. That’s almost three times the muscle that she has! Plus, while she is technically only giving away 3” in height, that’s only due to those ridiculously tall spiked heels. Without them, I guess she’d be about 5’4”. So no way does she have his reach. Still, she is totally ruthless, so if I were Tel, I wouldn’t underestimate her.
**DING**DING**
Deal: There’s the bell and Big Tell immediately charges. It’s a Running Clothesline that -
Storm: Misses! She ducked and rolled.
Deal: Luckily for her or this would have been a VERY short fight. Now Tel wastes no time. He spins around, growls at the naked girl and barrels forward once again.
Storm: He jumps, twists and -
Deal: Senton Bomb! NO! She again rolls aside.
Storm: Well, she sure ain’t running; not in them boots.
Deal: Tel picks himself up. His mood is NOT improving. He takes a more measured approach now, stalking her, using those long arms to full effect, seeking to cut off any escape. And she rolls FORWARDS! Forwards to slam a foot into his balls! And just listen to this place. The sound of groaning fills it.
Storm: Everyone felt that! Except Stinker – he’s cheering like crazy.
Deal: And not the Bootslut. Tel doubles. She rolls back and kicks straight up! A dagger-like heel stabs across his cheek!
Storm: He’s cut and it’s a nasty one!
Deal: Tel staggers back still doubled in pain from that savage kick to the vitals. The Bootslut stands, saunters forward and rolls her head around. That thick braid whirls around and – with a flick of the head she slams that weight at the end into the side of his head!
Storm: Right on the temple!
Deal: Tel stumbles. He drops to a knee. His arms flail to the side. I don’t think he even knows where he is right now, but a hand finds the ropes and he pulls himself towards them. The Bootslut calmly follows. She steps, spins and a Spinning kick rakes across his chest!
Storm: Those heels are pure evil! She cut him AGAIN! Yeah, much to Stinker’s delight.
Deal: Yes, Tel now has a long line seeping blood right across his chest. And she’s not finished! She spins again to – NO! It was a fake. Tel buys it bringing up both arms to block, but instead she stamps down! That spike heel goes right THROUGH the toe of his boot!
Storm: Let’s hope he’s part Dalgurnian and only has 3 toes, otherwise he just lost some.
Deal: Tel hops back. The Bootslut strikes again – Bellringer. Tel is stunned! She slides out between the ropes to walk along the apron. She slaps her bare ass and flicks off the fans before taking up position directly behind Big Tel at the corner and …
Storm: Tag Rope! She’s looped the tag rope around his neck!
Deal: And is now doing her absolute damnedest to strangle him! Tel is quickly turning red.
Storm: And not because he’s mad – which he probably is.
Deal: Tel is trying to pull the cord free, but she has it so tight that he simply cannot get his meaty fingers under it! He’s waning! He’s sinking down! Can she have totally DOMINATED and HUMILIATED Big Tel so quickly?
Storm: Sure looks that way to me. What was that you said underestimating? Every inter-galactic space pirate knows that you NEVER underestimate a naked girl with a hood on. It’s just not done.
Deal: I’ll just take your word for it.
Storm: You should!
Deal: Tel is dropping right down. He’s now sitting on the bottom rope and that seems to be the only thing that’s keeping upright. Well, that and the cord that’s cutting so deeply into his neck. Nerison raises an arm. It drops!
Storm: Probably because he’s stopped breathing. That’ll do it most times.
Deal: Again Nerison raises an arm – the other. And that….
Storm: Falls! He is DONE! TOAST! FINISHED! Let this be a lesson to the entire roster; no one messes with a naked girl that wears a hood!
Deal: I can’t believe it. Of all the ways I thought that this match would play out, this most assuredly, wasn’t one of them.
Storm: That’s because you didn’t consult me beforehand.
Deal: And now Nerison tries the arm one more time. If this falls, so will Big Tel. The Bootslut will release the cord and he’ll fall to lie there for the inevitable 10 count. He lifts the arm – AND IT SHOOTS UP AND BACK. He grabs Boots’ braid and drags her over the ropes! He slams her down onto the mat in front of him and then stamps down on her tits!
Storm: BIG target, and luckily he used his good foot.
Deal: Boots bounces, cringes and rolls away covering her breasts as Tel slumps back. That took everything he had and now he’s gulping in great lungfuls of air. You have to wonder if he regrets his choice now. Tel finished sixth in BOH and that permitted him to make a choice. He elected to face The Bootslut for the Bare Knuckles belt.
Storm: He should have taken that Double Jeopardy prize instead. At least then he’d still have all his toes.
Deal: The Bootslut gets up and asks Nerison to check her tits! He looks very uncertain. She presses herself against him and – SHOVES HIM - backwards into Tel!
Storm: No Disqualifications in Bare Knuckles, as Buddy Meyers always said.
Deal: As Tel pushes Nerison aside The Bootslut grabs the top rope and JUMPS to send both feet into Tel’s head!
Storm: He’ll be BLIND!
Deal: NO! Tel JUST squirms aside and then lunges to grab her by the throat. He pulls her in to – NO!! She knees him in the balls. Tel groans, but STILL somehow grabs HER groin to LIFT HER! Over the ropes he dumps her!
Storm: To bounce down off the apron. Lucky those big tits broke her fall.
Deal: Now Big Tel permits himself a grimace of pain. Two deep breaths and he’s good to go. Damn, that is one tough man. He’s completely ignoring all those cuts and bruises.
Storm: But he IS limping. Losing toes tends to do that though.
Deal: Now Boots gets back to her high heeled feet, but Tel drops down and snatches up a chair! She sees that and pulls an axe handle out from under the ring! Tel limps around. She can’t ruin; so even that pace is enough to catch her. Now he draws back, swings and -
Storm: BLAM!
Deal: She met the chair with the axe handle! It dented the chair! Oh, but Tel quickly reverses and slams the dented chair into her shoulder sending her crashing into the apron! She immediately pushes away from the apron – and gets clobbered across the back of the head! Down she goes.
Storm: Yeah, but only to all fours. She’s tough too.
Deal: Tel boots her in the ribs. That sends her almost UNDER the apron. She twists though and hammers the end of the axe handle down onto his injured foot! More blood spurts out! Tel howls in pain and hops back. Boots pulls herself fully out from the apron curtain and advances on Tel. She brings the handle back for a home run hit and – SWINGS!
Storm: BLAMMO!! That’s bigger than a BLAM, just in case you were wondering.
Deal: Tel met that swing with one of his own and it sends her axe handle spinning away. And the chair BREAKS! Tel casts it aside and limps forward to grab her by that braid. He hammers her head into the top of the barrier! She falls back – stunned. Tel SPITS on her – to cheers form the crowd. Seems they have a favorite and it’s not her.
Storm: Well, she is naked AND wearing a hood. That’s always a No-No.
Deal: Tel limps off – off to pull a table from under the ring. He slides it into the ring and it’s followed by a chair! The fans are getting real loud now, but LOOK! The Bootslut is back up and pulls a large bag from under the ring – a bag of -
Storm: Nails! Just look, some of them are poking through the bag!
Deal: Boots clambers back into the ring, bag in hand. Tel follows – with a bicycle chain in hand!
Storm: Nasty!
Deal: Very. The two unflinchingly head to the centre of the ring. Tel swings the chain!
Storm: Ducked!
Deal: Now she swings the bag! Tel sways back and the weight of the bag spins her around. It must be really difficult trying to keep your balance wearing heels like those.
Storm: And Tel whips her ass!
Deal: Blood flies! She spins around to again swing the bag- right into the side of Tel’s face!
Storm: What face???? She ripped most of it away!
Deal: The left side of Tel’s face is just a mask of blood now. You can see bits of flesh hanging off! And Tel slowly turns back to LASH her across the tits!
Storm: In fairness she was thrusting them in his direction.
Deal: They’re cut! More blood sprays around. And Tel swings again ripping a line across her stomach! A fourth! He pulls back for another, fourth strike that – NO!! She snaps out a kick! That stabs the knee! Tel’s leg buckles and he falls into -
Storm: - The bag of nails! She’s picking him apart – first the foot, now the knee! Hey, and Stinker is loving this.
Deal: And she’s paying a heavy price for it, but she determinedly swings that bag AGAIN – NO! Tel catches it! He shoves it forward into her face! I hope for her sake that the hood protected her. Oh, but Tel rips the bag out of her hands and tosses it aside. Now he wraps the bike chain around his fist and PUNCHES her in the side of the head! She’s down!
Storm: Just a lot. But hey! Look, she’s pushing back up.
Deal: And Tel grabs her head and slams his good knee into the side of it. That drops her! Nerison steps in for the count.
Nerison: 1 – 2 – 3
Storm: Well, Tel ain’t waiting around. He’s real busy setting up that table.
Nerison: 4 – 5 – 6
Deal: And not just that. He’s emptied the contents of that bag all over it!
Storm: Wow. Not just nails. There are tacks, screws, bolts, screwdrivers and ...is that a trowel?
Deal: It is. No wonder that bag did so much damage to Tel.
Nerison: 7 – 8 -
Deal: And she’s up! Boots shakes her head and snatches up the chair that Tel had pushed in. Tel turns from admiring his work.
Storm: It IS good work.
Deal: And gets to eat chair! Down he goes and she hammers away at his head – again and again! Now she pushes the end of the chair into his throat and LEANS on it. She’s standing ON him and those heels are really digging in!
Storm: She almost strangled him last time. Looks like she’s out to finish the job here.
Deal: Again Tel is turning all shades of red and purple and – oh! He reaches up to grab her by the tits and twists both savagely!
Storm: That’s her fault for having them almost in his face.
Deal: Tel continues to crush and twist. She shouts out in pain. She raises a foot to stamp down on his – NO! Tel twists to throw her sideways across the ring. He rolls over gagging and coughing. Boots meanwhile rolls onto her knees and then slowly straightens. Those boobs of hers sure have taken a battering tonight. But Tel is still struggling for breath. She approaches. Spin Kick! That pointed toe stabs into the side of his head. He drops and she….oh no.
Storm: She is sitting on his face!
Deal: With her legs trapping his arms. Looks like she doesn’t a repetition of what just happened. Tel is thrashing, trying to get free, but she leans right over his head giving him no ready target. Still Tel tries. He – ROLLS! Tel rolls her over, but she’s like a limpet, refusing to let go! Tel rolls again and – stops. He’s out of breath! She may have done it here. Slowly she releases and |Nerison starts to count.
Nerison: 1 – 2 – 3
Storm: What a way to go. I’m betting Big Tel never expected this.
Nerison: 4 – 5 – 6
Deal: I doubt it. But look, his breathing has been relentlessly targeted all fight. He’s a big man that needs a LOT of oxygen and The Bootslut has repeatedly restricted that.
Nerison: 7 – 8 – 9
Deal: What a match and what a finish. The Bootslut retains in remarkable fashion to –
Nerison: TE’-
Deal: NO! Tel throws an arm up! Boots can’t believe it. She telling Nerison that – well, I won’t repeat her words. Let’s just say she’s questioning his ability to count.
Storm: Well, it WAS real close.
Deal: She’s livid about this and is letting Nerison know it. And Tel! He fires a forearm up between her legs, lifting her off her feet! As she lands he pulls her in – Backbreaker! He turns her over for a Gut Buster! He staggers back, gathering more air, more energy. Boots slowly peels herself up off the mat.
Storm: She’s still in better shape than him.
Deal: Tel swings his good foot! A boot under the jaw sends her spinning back across the ring! Now he limps over to grab her. He pulls her in and – NO! Eye rake! Now she slithers behind him to loop her long braid around his neck!
Storm: More choking! Hey, it’s a tactic that’s definitely paid off. No way can Big Tel survive another throttling.
Deal: I think that you’re right and so does Tel. He’s frantically back-pedalling, even with that bad foot. He crushes her into a corner, pulls out and backs in sharply – and again! Still she clings on.
Storm: Four! FIVE! SIX!!! that did it.
Deal: Bi Tel stumbles forward again struggling for air and just LOOK at all the marks around his blood stained neck! It looks like he’s been HUNG – repeatedly! But those crushing body blocks seem to have winded The Bootslut too. It looks like a matter of who recovers the fastest.
Storm: She’s up!
Deal: He’s up! Boots steps in and swing a boot at his balls! CAUGHT! Tel catches it and pulls her in for a short arm clothesline – using the leg. Boots almost falls, but Tel pulls her back in. Head Butt! Blood sprays but Tel doesn’t care. Now he – CHOKESLAMS her! He stamps on her gut and then pulls her up and over with an Arm Drag!
Storm: That’ll leave a stain for sure.
Deal: Tel seems to be working on pure adrenaline right now. Honestly, I’m not sure how he’s still standing and The Bootslut just keeps getting back up, no matter what he does to her. OH! Tel slumps. He drops to a knee. Looks like that adrenaline just evaporated. Boots senses her chance. Pulls herself up and starts to roll her head. Just look at that weight spinning around. That is going to do some serious damage when it hits!
Storm: Yeah, that thing is EVIL.
Deal: In she steps to – CHAIR! Tel snatches the chair up and SWINGS it! To smash her in the head! She drops. Tel crawls over and … damn.
Storm: Wow.
Deal: He just closed the zips! Now The Bootslut can’t effectively speak and certainly can’t see!
Crowd: ZIP IT! ZIP IT! ~clap-clap-clap~ ZIP IT! ZIP IT! ~clap-clap-clap~
Storm: Well, in my expert opinion I’d have to say that that is going to make matters harder for her.
Deal: Tel links his hands high overhead and slams them down onto her battered and bleeding chest!
Storm: He may have broken some ribs there!
Deal: Now Tel stands. He pulls her up and – POWERBOMB! Boots doesn’t know where she is right now. She fumbling,. Trying to find the zipper and Tel is immediately back at her. Up she goes – Hesitation Suplex!
Storm: Straight through the table – tacks, nails, screws, bolts and those other tools! Stuff flies all over!
Deal: And he follows that with a big chair shot to the head! And he’s not finished! He lifts her up and just LOOK at all that stuff embedded into her flesh! Monster Lock straight back down onto the chair, the nails and ruined table! He stamps HARD on her head! Now he staggers bent – totally spent. He drops to a knee as Nerison counts.
Nerison: 1 – 2 – 3
Storm: Hmm… looks to me like she’s definitely not moving. Of course she could be playing possum. Apparently naked women in hoods do that a lot. That’s what Neil Puller says.
Nerison: 4 – 5 – 6
Deal: Those were brutal, savage hits. I don’t see how anyone could survive those.
Nerison: 7 – 8 – 9
Deal: And let’s not forget that she’s still effectively blindfolded, but Stinker is telling her to “stop bloody messin’ about and get back up”.
Deal: Lots of sympathy there then.
Nerison: TEN!!!!
**DING**DING**DING**
Stock: Ladies and bloody Gents, your bloody WINNER and NEW RAGE BARE KNUCKLES CHAMPION!! - MONSTER BIG BLOODY TEL!!!!
Deal: A popular winner. He seems to have a gift for ending Bare Knuckles reigns. I believe he did the same to Nightwalker.
Storm: Yep, that’s what Neil Puller said too.
Deal: Tel holds up the belt and takes in the cheers of the crowd. Oh, but as he turns the knee buckles and he winces. He looks down on the battered and bloody form of the Bootslut – who is just starting to move again. She rolls onto her knees and HE BATTERS HER WITH THE BELT!
Storm: And she’s down again!
Deal: Now Tel angrily pries that weight from her hair, holds it in his hand to – close the hand into a fist and punch her in the jaw!
Storm: Yeah see how much she likes it!
Deal: And now he peels her backwards to get a better hold of – THE HOOD! Big Tel is looking to unmask The Bootslut!
Storm: Quite right too! I told you – I told you: never trust a naked lady in a hood.
Deal: Stinker is telling his Security team to step in and stop him, but they are rather spread out and not currently close to the ring. Getting that hood off is proving REALLY difficult – so Tel uses …. TIN SNIPS! He’s cut through the tube at the top that holds her hair and then peels the whole thing down!
Storm: Huh. That can’t be right.
Deal: WHAT!? It’s Kristal Ball! I don’t believe it. Stinker has used that girl under her own name and then masked her to ALSO COMPETE as La Reina Corazon – aka Cora AND as The Bootslut! This has the fans VERY upset! They’d been CHEERING for Kristal and Cora and HATING The Bootslut – only to find - IT’S THE SAME PERSON!
Storm: Wild. Stinker claims THREE salaries for the same girl.
Deal: No wonder we never saw all three at the same time! Not that Big Tel cares. He pulls her up by that braid to show the fans exactly who it is and what happens to people who get in his way! Now he drops her like so much dirty laundry and limps out of the ring.
Storm: By GAWD! As Neil puller would say.
Deal: Year 22 is certainly not short on shocks and surprises and I’m sure that there are even more to come.
Storm: And they’ll probably be coming once the trash is cleared out of the ring.
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DEAL: Fans it is now time for the RAGE Gauntlet Tag Title Match as we see history-making champions Thee Storm, the duo of Lady Giant and Crazy Jenna taking on the team of “Action” Jay Jackson and Gemini, who find themselves challenging thanks to their placing in the Bouts of Honor.
STORM: While both teams might be loved by the crowd, it’ll be up to one to show that killer instinct to leave with the titles.
DEAL: Let’s go to the ring for our introductions!
*STOCK: This bloody match is scheduled for one bloody fall and is for the bloody RAGE Gauntlet Tag Titles! Introducing the challengers, they are the team of “ACTION” JAY JACKSON AND GEMINI!!!
(The fans erupt into cheers as Back In The Game by Airbourne begins to play while the numbers 1, 2, 5, 10, 100, 1000 and higher appear on a rolling counter that increases in speed the higher the numbers get. Eventually the numbers stop counting and the counter explodes on the RAGE-Vision replaced by the words WELCOME TO THE BUDDY LIST with the Yin-Yang symbol behind it. This then merges into the opening guitar riff of “Ain’t No Love in Oklahoma” By Luke Combs.
A series of explosions go off by the entrance way, leaving a large cloud of smoke behind. As the smoke disappears the duo of Gemini and Jackson are greeted with a thunderous pop from the fans and begins heading towards the ring. They are accompanied by Homeless Don and make their way to the ring, exchanging words of strategy as they climb in. Each takes a turnbuckle and raise their arms as the fans continue to cheer.)
*STOCK: And their opponents…
(The arena goes black. Lightning strikes and the thunder BOOMS.)
*STOCK:Ladies and bloody gentlemen now entering the arena Crazy Jenna and Lady Giant. Together they are the history bloody making TCW AND RAGE heavyweight tag team champions....THEE STORM!!!!
(FANS GIVE A HUGE POP!!! Thee Storm stalks slowly to the ring. Both women climb to the top of opposite corners they call their lighthouses. They cheer on their fans. Thee Storm climbs down and readies for the match to begin.)
**DING**DING**
DEAL: Here we go!! Jenna and Jackson start things off, and it’s speed versus speed right out of the gate with these two. Jackson takes Jenna down with a crisp arm drag, Jenna pops up and answers with a lightning-fast headscissors. Jackson flips through, lands on his feet, and the two freeze for half a second and you can tell there’s a bit of respect there, and the fans reward both with a huge pop.
STORM: Looks like Gemini is calling for the tag though, and Jackson obliges. Giant offers a tag to Jenna, but Jenna seems to say in a minute. Giant smiles and nods, and in steps Gemini.
DEAL: Jenna lashes out with a kick, and Gemini takes a few, but he absorbs Jenna’s kicks, checks one, and sweeps her leg out from under her. Jenna scrambles to her feet while Gemini attempts an armbar, but Jenna avoids it, rolls, and dives to her corner, making the tag, and in comes Giant!
STORM: Jenna might be speed, but with Lady Giant in, now the power game begins. Lady Giant bulldozes Gemini with a shoulder block that sends him down to the mat. She hauls him up for a delayed vertical suplex, holding him aloft as the crowd counts along before slamming him down. Cover, one.. two… but that’s it says referee Terry Dale.
DEAL: Both get to their feet and Gemini delivers a few kicks, keeping Lady Giant at range, but then she is able to slip a kick and lock up, headlock on Gemini, Gemini whips her into the ropes. Gemini goes for a leapfrog but that’s a pretty big ask, and instead he’s caught by Lady Giant and dumped with an overhead belly-to-belly suplex!
STORM: Gemini lands hard and the fans applaud the move by Giant, but there’s also a contingent behind Gemini, and he gets to a knee holding his lower back, but he’s close to the corner, and in tags Jackson. A quick tag and Gemini steps to the apron as Homeless Don asks about his back.
DEAL: Jackson rushes in, tries to chop the giant down with leg kicks and quick strikes, but Lady Giant catches him mid-leap and throws him into the corner. A series of chops in the corner and Giant tags Jenna. Giant keeps Jackson in the corner as Jenna runs to a corner, charges the ropes, leaps off the center rope as Giant moves, and Jenna hits a springboard crossbody splash in the corner on Jackson!
STORM: Jackson stumbles out and Jenna cradles, one… two… kickout! Innovative offense by Jenna, and Jackson is down. Jenna brings him up, but Jackson with a quick fireman’s carry and then, as Jenna jumps to her feet, he takes her with another, but then flips into a bridge, one… two… kickout by Jenna!
DEAL: Both pop to their feet and now Jackson with a wristlock. Jenna cartwheels out, tries to hit a low dropkick. but Jackson sidesteps it. Jackson attempts an elbow drop, rolled out by Jenna who pops to her feet, standing moonsault finds nothing but the mat! Jackson runs the ropes, blind tag by Gemini.
STORM: Jackson with a clothesline attempt, ducked by Jenna, but then she runs right into a knee lift from Gemini! Jackson off the ropes and hits a flying forearm to the back of Jenna’s head, sending her right into Gemini’s snap roundhouse kick!
DEAL: Jenna goes down and Gemini with the cover, one… two… kickout! Gemini locks in a heel hold and Jenna is in the middle of the ring, but she’s trying to get to Lady Giant. Lady Giant is able to cut the distance with her height, but not enough to get the tag. Jenna though is refusing to give in and Gemini lets the heel hold go, pulls her up to her feet by her leg, then snaps to the mat with a dragon screw!
STORM: Gemini grapevines the leg once again and Jenna is in trouble. Jenna again tries to pull herself across the mat but Gemini is able to keep her grounded. Gemini again pulls her up, and he’s thinking another dragon screw, but this time Jenna leaps up at him - catches an enzugiri!
DEAL: Gemini drops to a knee and Jenna lands on the mat, then kicks both her feet up catching Gemini flush in the chin! Gemini goes down and Jenna gets to her feet, favoring her leg but makes the tag! Lady Giant is in and bulldozes down Gemini with a shoulder tackle! Gemini gets up and Giant with a clothesline. She rushes across the ring and nails Jackson with a forearm!
STORM: Lady Giant trying to clean house and Gemini is getting back up, Lady Giant runs the ropes, and nearly decapitates him with a boot! Cover and Dale is in position, one… two… but Gemini get the shoulder up.
DEAL: Quick tag out to Jenna as Giant whips Gemini into the ropes, bearhug by Giant and Jenna hits a springboard dropkick! Jackson comes in and eats a short-arm headbutt from Giant! Cover by Jenna, one… two… but Gemini kicks out! Quick tag out to Lady Giant again and now Giant comes in body slams him. Giant with a cover, one… two… but Gemini kicks out.
STORM: Lady Giant brings Gemini up, whips him into the ropes, but then ducks her head on the way back and Gemini with a leap frog, hits the ropes, and leaps with double knees into the chest of Lady Giant! Lady Giant gets knocked back and Gemini follows up with a shotgun dropkick that sends her tumbling through the ropes and to the outside.
DEAL: Gemini runs the ropes and leaps over, rolling plancha onto Giant on the outside! Giant hits the guardrail and Gemini quickly pops to his feet, because Jenna is in, runs the ropes, and suicide dive!! She nailed Gemini and now all three are down on the outside.
STORM: Jackson waits for Jenna to get to her feet and as she does, he runs and leaps off the apron, taking her down with a clothesline. All four competitors are on the outside as Jackson gets to his feet and grabs Lady Giant, rolling her in.
DEAL: He helps Gemini up and Gemini climbs in, and he makes the tag to Jackson. Jackson goes up top and Giant gets to her feet, Gemini hits a standing dropkick while Jackson comes off the top with a missile dropkick! Giant is down and Jackson covers, one… two… but Giant kicks out!
STORM: Meanwhile, Crazy Jenna is making her way over to her corner, and Jackson brings Giant up, swinging neckbreaker. Cover by Jackson, one… two… but Jenna breaks it up, stomping on his back. Jackson gets to his feet as Jenna goes back to her corner, and now both teams are not so much in the “we’re all friends” mindset.
DEAL: All four know there’s gold on the line, Storm. Jackson runs the ropes and goes for a flying crossbody on Giant as she gets to a knee, but Giant catches him! What strength by Giant and she has Jackson up and is carrying him around the ring. Tag by Jenna who climbs to the top rope and hits a diving crossbody to the back of her own partner, bringing Jackson down in a powerslam!!
STORM: That’s definitely a way to add some extra “umph” to the move. Giant rolls out of the ring and Jenna rolls on top of Jackson. One… two… Gemini breaks it up by pulling Jenna off!
DEAL: Jenna pulls Jackson up and whips him into the turnbuckle. Jenna charges in with a meteora double knees into Jackson, and then Jenna whips him again across the ring. She charges again, but this time Jackson moves and she collides with the corner, stumbles out, and Jackson with a huge German suplex! He gets up on his toes and he’s got the bridge, one… two… but Jenna rolls her shoulder up!
STORM: Both are down on the mat and now the crowd is on their feet for both teams. The crowd is cheering for both Jenna and Jackson, both partners trying to rally their teammate. Jenna dives to tag in Giant, Jackson dives to tag in Gemini!
DEAL: Gemini and Giant meet in the middle of the ring and Giant with a sidewalk slam! She hooks the leg, one… two… but Gemini kicks out! Giant pulls up Gemini and says it’s over, and she goes for her powerbomb! She’s got Gemini up, but he hits an elbow to her forehead and snaps back, hitting a huirricanrana that sends her headfirst into the corner!
STORM: An innovative counter to what very well could have been the ending blow of the match, Deal.
DEAL: Gemini rushes in and unloads with a rapid-fire combo—low kick, palm strike, a spinning back fist—but Lady Giant is held up by the turnbuckle and won’t go down. Gemini steps back and hits a spinning heel kick and that brings her down, and right into a Gemini roll up. One… two… thre… no! Lady Giant kicks out!
STORM: Gemini doesn’t let up though and as Giant gets up, he hits his “Face the Truth” codebreaker variation! Giant pinwheels her arms as she goes down and Gemini covers with Dale in position! One… two… thre… NO! Jenna breaks it up!
DEAL: That was very close to being a Three!
STORM: Yes it was, and Jenna knows it. Jenna’s trying to cheer Giant on, but Gemini knows that he has an opening. He pulls Giant up and hooks her, looks like he’s thinking “Reality Check!” He’s got Giant up, but her height is definitely making it awkward.
DEAL: Lady Giant delivers an elbow to the side of the head, drops behind Gemini, and then makes the tag to Jenna! Lady Giant falls through the middle and top rope to the outside as Jenna comes off the ropes with a springboard forearm!! She catches Gemini and goes for the cover, one… two… but Jackson with the save!
STORM: Jackson pulled Jenna off and saved the match for his team, but as he goes to the apron he’s caught with a dropkick from Jenna, knocking him off the apron!
DEAL: Jackson is on the floor, so is Giant, and now Jenna connects with a knee lift, and she doubles Gemini over, she’s going for her run-up bulldog in the corner, but Gemini is able to block it! He’s got her up for a belly-to-back suplex, but instead she rolls down his back.
STORM: Gemini turns around, boot to the stomach, and she’s hooked him for the DDT!
DEAL: She spikes Gemini and it could be over, but instead, Gemini lifts her like he’s going for a Northern Lights, but reaches out and tags Jackson as he makes it to the apron! Gemini spins around with Jenna in his grip and Jackson leaps… “LIGHTS, CAMERA, ACTION” OFF THE TOP ROPE!!
STORM: Good lord she never saw it coming!!
DEAL: Jackson with the cover as Gemini charges the ring and cuts off Lady Giant! One… two… THREE!!! WE HAVE NEW RAGE GAUNTLET TAG CHAMPS!!
**DING**DING**DING**
*STOCK: Ladies and bloody Gentlemen… the winners of this match… AND NEW RAGE GAUNTLET TAG CHAMPIONS… GEMINI AND “ACTION” JAY JACKSON!!!
STORM: I can’t believe this, Deal!
DEAL: Jay Jackson and Gemini used an opening and just a small quick counter to capture the Tag Titles! Terry Dale hands the new champions their titles while Lady Giant checks on Crazy Jenna. Jackson and Gemini have knocked off Thee Storm in a classic, high-impact, high speed encounter here tonight! Jenna is pulling herself up and the former champs are looking at the new champs… and extend their hands!
STORM: Oh great, now I really can’t believe this.
DEAL: All four competitors shake hands, and what a great sign of respect! Jenna and Giant applaud the new champs as they leave the ring, and Gemini and Jackson each take a corner, titles in hand, to celebrate this huge win!!
Deal: Our next match is a match paid for by Rich Mason Promotions and is taking place in Saudi Arabia as Superstar Steve Hogar is coming out of retirement one last time to take on a bitter rival of his, Kip Kutler. The fans here in attendance at MSG will be watching on the RAGE Vision.
Storm: The origins of this match go back over a decade when both men were a part of Mason Inc. Steve Hogar was the wily veteran and Kip Kutler was a young rising star at the time. They had serious heat that exploded after Hogar's departure from the group and they have had heat ever since.
Deal: Let's not forget that, until recently, Kip Kutler was BLACKLISTED from this industry for YEARS, and Steve Hogar bashed him on numerous occasions. When Kutler returned, Steve Hogar was one of the individuals that Kutler called out. Kutler used his past relationship with Rich Mason to lure Hogar out of retirement.
Storm: Kutler heard what Steve Hogar said about him, and you know what? Kutler has had things to say about Hogar as well.
Deal: Tonight is the night that they settle their differences, once and for all.
Storm: This will be Steve Hogar's last match - win, lose, or draw. Each of these participants will earn ONE MILLION DOLLARS just to participate in this match.
Deal: The winner will receive a percentage of tonight's gate, and there was a sell out with over 60,000 tickets being sold. Let's go to the ring!
*Ring Announcer (in both Arabic and English): This match is a FIGHT TO THE FINISH! There are NO RULES, NO DISQUALIFICATION, and NO COUNT OUTS! Introducing first, from Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA, he weighs in at 250 pounds, he is SUPERSTAR STEVE HOGAR!
("Hellraiser" by Ozzy Osbourne plays as Hogar makes his way to the ring. He receives a mixed reaction, but more boos than cheers. Hogar ignores the fans as he has a businesslike look on his face. Hogar is dressed in his wrestling attire - black trunks and a red Superstar t-shirt.)
Deal: Hogar is not very popular here tonight.
Storm: Kip Kutler has been throwing out a lot of accusations. One of those accusations is that Hogar is a DRUNK.
Deal: While Hogar has had issues with alcohol in the past, including two DUI arrests, he claims that he has been clean for some time.
Storm: The question is.....did Hogar have enough time to prepare for this match?
Deal: He claims that he did. He said that he was in "fighting shape" even before this match was signed, and while he's not in the "best" shape of his life, he's in good enough shape to beat Kutler or so he claims. He might have an uphill battle, because as we've seen, Kutler is in peak condition.
Storm: There's no doubt about that. Kutler quickly asserted himself in the main event scene after his return to RAGE and he has much to lose if Hogar manages to defeat him.
Deal: Hogar began his career in Japan in the early 90s and made his US debut in the UWF in November, 1996.
Storm: I remember that night!
Deal: Hogar was brought to the UWF by Rich Mason to team with Dan Williams against two of the top wrestlers at the time, Shawn Hart and Fury. Fury turned on Shawn Hart and Mason Inc. was born. Mason and Hogar have had their ups and downs over the years, sometimes as teammates and other times as enemies.
Storm: Rich Mason recently claimed that he pulled Hogar out of poverty again.
Deal: That may be an exaggeration but Hogar was no doubt lured by the money. That might explain some of the fans' disdain toward him.
*Ring Announcer (in both Arabic and English): And his opponent, hailing from Toronto, Ontario Canada and weighing in at 280 pounds here is The Canadian Destroyer... "THE NEW AGE ICON"... KIP KUTLER!!!
"The prophecy has been fulfilled!"
"This is his time"
"His Destiny Awaits"
(A siren can be heard softly building up with a guitar and lamb bag drum beat. The TCW Tron lights up to the image Kutler standing with his head down and then an image appears of him walking forward."Stricken" by Disturbed hits the PA system and Kip walks out from behind the curtain, and stops at the top of the stage. He holds his arms out to the sides, and spins once around, allowing the fans to soak in his essence. He stands while the chorus of the song begins.He walks down the ramp, yelling back at the fans who are shouting at him. Once he reaches the ring, Kip hops up onto the apron on his knee, letting his other leg hang loosely, as he pulls his sunglasses off, and tosses them into the crowd. He quickly lifts his leg and slips it through the ropes, straddling the middle rope for a moment, before completely getting in the ring. Kip quickly turns and climbs up onto the second turnbuckle, and he holds his arms out again, and tilts his head back, letting everyone bask in his presence for a moment. He takes a long stare of the crowd looking through them before heading back to the middle of the ring, awaiting his opponent's arrival.)
Storm: Kip Kutler has arrived and he means business!
Deal: He has a look on his face that can burn through lead. He looks like a man on a mission.
Storm: Kutler is now staring down Hogar and he suddenly cracks up laughing. This causes Hogar to take a step toward him, but the referee gets in between to restrain Hogar. This will not be a friendly scientific match. Both of these men are out for blood.
Deal: Both of these men look eager to get started. The ref is already at work, trying to keep them in their respective corners as they bark insults at each other.
Storm: You can cut the tension with a knife. The hatred between these two is out of this world.
Deal: Joining Kutler and Hogar in Saudi Arabia is Rich Mason, the promoter of this match.
(Cut to the skybox where Mason is seated with an entourage. The bald 70 something year old Mason is wearing a suit and has his usual poker face.)
Deal: Mason made sure that his name was all over that ring.
Storm: He obviously sold some advertising!
(The middle of the ring has an ad for Corona Beer. There are smaller ads for Nike, Monster Energy, DraftKings, and HBO. There is also a "Rich Mason Promotions" emblem. The turnbuckles all have "Mason" on them. There is a banner that says "RAGE: Pro Wrestling Generation" and "Rich Mason Promotions" in the background.)
Deal: Is this Rich Mason's response to Mason International's rebranding? He walked away from his own company early this year and disappeared for quite some time, only to return to RAGE of all places upon request of Kip Kutler.
Storm: No doubt Mason will be making a handsome profit from this match. Whenever there is money to be made, Mason is right there.
Deal: This match is unsanctioned. It is being brought to you as a joint venture between RAGE, Rich Mason Promotions, and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Storm: Let's remind the people why this match is taking place in Saudi Arabia and not the US.
Deal: Steve Hogar was not able to get cleared by ANY state athletic commission in the United States.
Storm: They went to every state?
Deal: I don't know about that, but they did go to Hogar's home state of Wisconsin and the state of Mississippi, which is one of the most lenient states for approval, and he was denied in both places.
Storm: If he couldn't get cleared in Mississippi, you have to wonder how long he will be able to last tonight. It may not be a question as to who wins this match as much as it's a question as to how long this match lasts.
Deal: All indications point to this being a short match.
Storm: Vegas has Hogar being a +900 underdog in this match.
Deal: The two are in the center of the ring as the ref explains the rules.....
Storm: What rules?
Deal: The ref tells them to shake hands. Kutler laughs and Hogar shakes his head in disgust.
**DING**DING**
Deal: Kutler and Hogar are face-to-face and they are mouthing off to each other and they lock up. Kutler gets the early advantage and punches Hogar in the face! He hits him again and again! Hogar hits Kutler back with some fists of his own! Kutler responds with his own flurry of punches and Hogar goes down!
Storm: Down goes Hogar! Down goes Hogar!
Deal: Kutler follow up with kicks and stomps to the face of Steve Hogar. Kutler is yelling at Hogar as he punishes him. Hogar tries to break free, but Kutler with some more stomps.
Storm: He won't give Hogar an opening!
Deal: Hogar tries to spring up, but Kutler with a kick right to the chin and Hogar goes down again! Kutler follows it up with more kicks and punches.
Storm: This is not gonna be a scientific match.
Deal: Not at all! Kutler is telling Hogar to "give it up" as he continues the beating. He has Hogar at the edge of the ring and shoves him to the outside with his foot! Hogar is on the outside and Kutler runs up to the top rope and he comes CRASHING down on Hogar with a flying bodypress! Kutler is now SMASHING Hogar's head against the steel steps!
Storm: Hogar is getting SLAUGHTERED out there!
Deal: Kutler is NOT letting up as he he SMASHES Hogar's head into the steel steps for the tenth time. That man has had NUMEROUS concussions in his long for God's sake! Kutler throws Hogar right into the guard rail and he continues his assault!
Storm: There are no count outs and no disqualifications.
Deal: Kutler has one foot on Hogar's neck as he grabs a chair and pushes it right into Hogar's gut, knocking the wind out of him!
(Cut to Rich Mason, in the skybox, who is lighting up a cigar.)
Deal: Rich Mason is obviously enjoying this.
Storm: Now we can see why Hogar wasn't cleared by ANY state athletic commission. This man is in NO condition to be wrestling. Somebody needs to stop this match before he suffers permanent damage.
Deal: Kutler is NOT letting up! He just face slammed Hogar right into the chair! Is the man still conscious?
Storm: Remember this is a 55 year old man who has not wrestled in a number of years. How much punishment can he take?
Deal: Kutler throws Hogar into the side of the ring, shoulder-first. He scoops up Hogar and tosses him onto the ring apron.
(Kutler raises his arms to a crowd pop.)
Deal: Kutler is tearing Hogar apart and these fans are loving it.
Storm: These fans are bloodthirsty! They want BLOOD!
Deal: They're getting blood as Hogar already has a cut. Kutler pulls Hogar up and look at at that! Hogar is swinging his fists and connects! I'm not sure if Hogar even knows where he's at, but he has some fight left in him. Kutler fires back and Hogar responds with a flurry of punches and Kutler is PISSED! Kutler with an uppercut and a superkick and Hoger goes down like a stack of bricks!
Storm: The Saudi fans are really getting into this.
Deal: Hogar is in trouble as Kutler is now ripping off the turnbuckle bad. He said that he's done taking it easy on him, that it's time to take the gloves off. Hogar is moving and trying to make his way up. Kutler is standing in front of him and appears to be aiming ANOTHER superkick, right to the face, and Hogar goes down again!
(Kutler flips off Hogar)
*Kutler: Take that Hogarbage!
Storm: This is not looking good for Hogar. Does he have ANY fight left in him?
Deal: I don't know, but Kutler is continuing his assault. More kicks to the face and to the gut. Kutler comes off the ropes and nails him with a legdrop. Kutler grabs Hogar's head and slams it into the mat! Kutler goes up to the second rope and hits a double axe handle.
Storm: Kutler is out to punish Hogar.....just like he said he would!
Deal: Hogar is already cut open and Kutler is making an example out of him. Kutler pulls Hogar toward the corner post and SLAMS Hogar's leg into the post!
Storm: Is that the leg with the bad knee that he once had surgery on?
Deal: I'm afraid it is. Kutler seems to have done his homework as he knows exactly what to target. Kutler does it again and again!
*Kutler (yelling): What do you have to say now HOGARBAGE?!
Storm: I'm guessing we won't see a handshake at the end of this one.
Deal: These two have despised each other for many years, dating back to when both of them were in Mason International. Kutler wraps Hogar's legs around the cornerpost and puts him in a figure four leglock. With little exception, this match has been ALL Kutler.
Storm: This isn't a match. This is an EXECUTION....and these bloodthirsty people are loving it!
(Cut to the skybox where Mason continues to smoke his cigar. Kutler walks around the corner and grabs a microphone.)
Storm: Rich Mason is loving it too. Kutler is back in the ring and he's has a microphone with him.
*Kutler: DO YOU QUIT HOGARBAGE?! Are you ready to QUIT?!
(Kutler holds up the mic to Hogar's mouth and his voice is muffled but a "No" comes out)
Storm: That sounds like a no.
(Kutler laughs and tosses the mic aside as he resumes the punishment.)
Storm: Kutler gave him a chance to quit and he REFUSED!
Deal: Kutler is on the top rope and nails Hogar with a flying elbow! He covers, 1......2.......and Kutler bounces up!
Storm: What?
Deal: Kutler sprung up before the ref counts to three.
Storm: And he's laughing!
(Kutler laughs as he resumes punishing Hogar.)
Storm: You can't say he's not living up to his word. He said he's gonna end Hogar and that's exactly what he's looking to do! Hogar is NOT prepared for what Kutler has in store for him.
Deal: Sadly you may be right. Hogar has been outwrestled and outbrawled. He's been overpowered and outmaneuvered. Kutler is in FIRM control of this match as he has Hogar in a chokehold.
(Hogar is gagging and there is some blood streaming down his face.)
Storm: They need to stop this match before somebody gets killed.
Deal: The ref doesn't seem to have any intention to stop this match. Kutler throws Hogar into that exposed turnbuckle and Hogar goes down again! Kutler with a SHOULDER BREAKER!
Storm: That's Hogar's bad shoulder, isn't it!
Deal: Hogar did have surgery on his right shoulder years ago and Kutler appears to be attempting to dislocate it as he places him in an armbar and turns it into a chicken wing! Hogar is screaming in pain as Kutler has that hold locked in and Kutler is laughing manically!
Storm: He looks like he wants to rip Hogar's shoulder out of it's socket!
Deal: Hogar continues to scream in pain!
Storm: This man is in trouble!
Deal: I think you're right! Hogar is in some serious pain as Kutler appears to be having the time of his life. Wait a minute, Kutler just released the hold and let Hogar's body fall to the mat.
Storm: What a nice guy!
Deal: Kutler scoops Hogar right back up and puts him in a Krippling Kutler Cross Face! This could be it! The ref is asking Hogar if he gives up and he REFUSES!
Storm: You know Kutler wants Hogar to give up. He doesn't care about scoring a pinfall. He wants Hogar to CRY UNCLE!
Deal: Kutler has Hogar locked into that finishing hold as Hogar continues to scream in agonizing pain. This man does not just want to win. He wants to humiliate Hogar.
Storm: Hogar wanted to humiliate him, but it's not working out that way.
Deal: Indeed it's not. SOMEBODY needs to stop this thing! It's not a match, it's a....
(Cut to Rich Mason, who appears to be enjoying himself as he eats appetizers.)
Storm: Rich Mason seems to be enjoying this.
Deal: Of course he would. Kip Kutler just said he's giving Hogar one more chance to quit but Hogar REFUSES to quit!
Storm: I bet Hogar is regretting signing up for this. I don't care how much money he's making from this fight, it won't be enough to cover his medical bills.
(The referee grabs Hogar's arm and lets it drop.)
Deal: For Hogar's sake, I hope he has insurance. Kutler just released the hold!
Storm: Why did he do that?!
Deal: He doesn't seem to be ready for the match to end.
Storm: This is no longer a wrestling match. This is a MASSACRE.
Storm: Kutler is now setting Hogar up for the Kutting Edge! AND HE HITS IT!
Deal: What a DEVASTATING MOVE! He covers for the cover and then thinks twice. He's setting Hogar up for ANOTHER Kutting Edge!
Storm: HOLY SHIT!
Deal: Kutler cover again, 1.....2......NO! Kutler just pulled up Hogar's shoulder!
Storm: What?! He had this match won!
Deal: It sure looked like it. He's back on his feet and kicking Hogar again and again with that boot of his. Is that not enough punishment?!
Storm: Kutler is enjoying this! It's like he's having the time of his life out there.
Deal: I could see teaching Hogar a lesson as Hogar has said some things that upset Kutler but this getting out of control. The referee isn't doing anything.
Storm: He counted, didn't he?
Deal: He didn't warn Kutler.
Storm: There are no rules! That's what Hogar agreed to, right?
Deal: He did. Kutler is now VERBALLY ABUSING a bloodied and Hogar in what has been a COMPLETELY one-sided match! Kutler is now slapping Hogar around and he SPITS RIGHT IN HIS FACE!
Storm: Ha!
(The crowd starts to boo Kutler, who appears to be having the time of his life.)
Storm: Listen to these fans.
Deal: They see what's going on here as Kutler is continuing to add insult to injury as he smashes Hogar's head into the mat again and again. This man has had NUMEROUS concussions in his career! SOMEBODY STOP THIS MATCH! Kutler is like a man POSSESSED as he yells out "Hogarbage" and continues assaulting the man with elbows to the face. Kutler goes upstairs again and comes crashing down with a flying bodypress! 1......2......and again Kutler lifts up Hogar. Kutler could have walked away with the win several times already and he REFUSES to finish Hogar off.
Storm: The man can barely move! Hogar is NOT in ring condition. He has NO BUSINESS being in there and has been EXPOSED....just like Kutler said he would.
Deal: Kutler is toying with the man at this point. Kutler with a curb stomp! No cover! And now Kutler is going back upstairs and he sits on the top rope as he points to Hogar and laughs!
(Kutler looks around and laughs as much of the crowd has turned against him. He waves to Rich Mason, who is watching intently from the skybox.)
Storm: Kutler is taking a breather. It's like he's wearing himself out by all this punishment he is dishing out
Deal: The man has lost it. I can see sending Hogar a message, but Kutler is taking this TOO FAR and somebody is gonna get seriously injured or worse!
Storm: Hogar NEVER should have accepted this match. It's obvious that the man is not in ring-shape. Kutler TOLD YOU ALL what he was gonna do but nobody believed him.
Deal: Kutler with a flying elbowdrop! Again, no cover.
Storm: We may have a catastrophie on our hands.
Deal: Hogar is literally GAGGING as Kutler laughs and puts him in a choke hold. It's unbelievable that the referee doesn't get in there and stop this match. Kutler has Hogar up and Hogar is still gagging. Kutler throws Hogar right into the corner with the exposed turnbuckle. He just narrowly missed hitting his head again. And Kutler goes for the TURNBUCKLE SMASH, but Hogar somehow sidesteps him and KUTLER GOES INTO IT SHOULDER-FIRST!
(Kutler screams loudly in pain)
Storm: Kutler went into that exposed turnbuckle shoulder-first, and just the wrong angle, and he may have DISLOCATED HIS SHOULDER!
Deal: That could very well be karma after what Kutler did to Hogar earlier. This is Hoger's chance for some offense....IF he can pull it together! Kutler is still hopping around the ring and he just went down to his knees! The referee is checking on Kutler and Kutler pushes him away as he he is in some pain....and here comes Hogar and he jumps right on top of Kutler! Kutler goes for an F5....NO! Hogar with a FLYING HEADSCISSORS!
(The crowd pops)
Storm: I've NEVER seen Hogar do that move before!
Deal: The right move at the right time! Hogar covers, but Kutler escapes and now Hogar with some kicks to the head! The man can barely stand, but he's taking advantage of the situation and he's taking it to Kutler! He grabs Kutler and AGAIN throws him into that exposed turnbuckle! Hogar is wrapping Kutler's legs around the cornerpost.....
Storm: That's what Kutler did to him earlier!
Deal: Hogar grabs a chair and nails Kutler's leg! He hits him again and again! Now Hogar is a man possessed as he is running on PURE ADRENALINE! Hogar is the master of the figure four and he's trying to wrap Kutler's legs around but no! Hogar falls to the floor in exhaustion as Kutler is inside the ring and he's in some serious pain of his own as he grabs his shoulder.
Storm: Just when we thought this was over....
Deal: Hogar is using every ounce of strength that he has to make his way up. He's attempting to get back into the ring, but his knee or his ankle gave out on him. Hogar is up again and he grabs Kutler by the legs and pulls him out! Hogar grabs that chair and now it's Hogar that is punishing Kutler with that steel chair!
Storm: Look at that HATE in Hogar's eyes!
Deal: Can you blame him?! Hogar just knocked the wind outta Kutler with that chair. He's now setting Kutler up for the figure-four but having some trouble. Kutler with a kick to the face and Hogar goes down! Both men are down! Kutler isn't laughing anymore!
Storm: I don't believe this!
Deal: Kutler was DESTROYING Hogar and could have ended this match on numerous occasions. All it took was Kutler hit in that exposed turnbuckle into the corner at just the wrong angle and that changed the course of this match. Could Hogar have a fighting chance?
Storm: Are you serious?
Deal: This is a man who not only dominated the tag team division for many years, but also became a World Champion after defeating The Saint. He has had some big wins in his career that some may claim were upsets. Does he have another one left in him?
Storm: Come on! Don't get too excited! Kutler just hit some turbulence. He'll be fine.
Deal: Both mean are struggling to make their way up. Kutler is up first and he's trying to lift up the steel steps but his shoulder gives out. He's yelling curse words in frustration and goes to grab that chair and he's wrapping that chair around Hogar's legs before kicking him square in the head!
Storm: How many more head shots can this man take?!
Deal: Kutler is now breathing heavy as Hogar is once again gagging as Kutler puts him in another chokehold. Kutler is now looking at the cornerpost as he heads back into the ring and he's headed upstairs. He's looking to break Hogar's leg! This man is RELENTLESS!
Storm: He wants to make Hogar pay for what he just did to him.
Deal: Hogar is a man just trying to survive and Kutler is making it difficult. Kutler is slowly making his way to the top as he screams obscenities at Hogar. If you thought these two hated each other before, that hate seems to be increasing. Kutler is all the way at the top and leaps but HOGAR LIFTS HIS FOOT and that chair hits Kutler square in the head! Both men are down again!
Storm: There are no count outs, no disqualifications, no rules. Neither is moving!
Deal: Hogar is stirring and making his way back up as Kutler is still motionless.
Storm: This was a COMPLETELY one-sided match until that FLUKE happened and now we're seeing VINTAGE Hogar. This man will not quit. No matter what you throw at him, he just keeps coming after you.
Deal: Kutler had numerous chances to end this match earlier but he chose not to and now he's suffering the consequences.
Storm: Hogar is putting Kutler in his finisher, a figure-four, and he has it locked in! Kutler is screaming in pain!
Deal: There is no escape. Could Hogar actually force Kutler to submit?! The ref is on the outside and asking Kutler if he wants to quit and he refuses.
Storm: Kutler is fighting for his career here. A loss would be DEVASTATING to Kutler and both he and Hogar know that.
Deal: Hogar is barely hanging on himself as he uses the steel steps as leverage, but Kutler is trying hard to reverse it.
Storm: I'm not even sure Kutler knows where he's at, but he knows that losing is NOT an option. I CANNOT BELIEVE how he ended up in this position.
Deal: He was GREEDY and that's his own fault!
Storm: Greedy? He was just trying to live up to his word. Kutler is a man of his word.
Deal: He went TOO FAR and you know it and now he's paying the price! Perhaps karma has come to collect. The ref asks Kutler is he wants to give up and he says no.
Storm: NO way in hell will Kutler give up.
Deal: Wait a minute, Kutler has REVERSED the figure four and now it's Hogar that is in pain. Now the ref is asking Hogar if he wants to quit. He says NEVER!
Storm: He may want to reconsider because he's losing the advantage that he was handed to on a silver platter due to that FLUKE. Hogar better pull it together really quick if he wants ANY chance of walking outta here in one piece because lightning doesn't strike twice!
Deal: Kutler is obviously not happy with the recent turn of events. He may be going into the new year with a shoulder injury, courtesy of Hogar. That isn't what Kutler had planned.
Storm: Kutler is increasing the pressure. Perhaps it's time for Hogar to call it a career before his legs are broken!
Deal: He's not ready to call it a career.
Storm: He should be! Look at him! The man's money is GUARANTEED! He and Kutler have given the fans a helluva show but it's time! TAP OUT!
Deal: Kutler is ORDERING Hogar to quit, which makes Hogar dig his heels in even more. Hogar is mustering every ounce of strength in his body to try and reverse that figure four, but Kutler isn't relinquishing the advantage and Hogar is serious pain here. He has a great deal of intestinal fortitude.
Storm: Intestinal fortitude? I have to question that man's' intelligence!
Deal: The longer Hogar holds on, the ANGRIER Kutler is getting! Kutler's face is BEET RED!
Storm: That man is PISSED!
Deal: Kutler releases the hold. He is SCREAMING obscenities at Hogar as he makes his way back up to his feet and stands over a fallen Hogar. Kutler pulls Hogar up and throws him FACE FIRST into the steel steps!
Storm: Hogar gets cut AGAIN! Hogar is BUSTED OPEN!
Deal: Kutler with some boots to the face and to the midsection of Hogar, yelling and screaming at him as he continues his assault. Kutler has LOST IT!
Storm: He told Hogar to QUIT and Hogar refused to quit and now Kutler is making him pay and pay dearly!
Deal: Kutler turns to the side.....OH NO! He's gonna pick up those steel steps! NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
Storm: This is gonna END Hogar!
Deal: Kutler lifts up the steps and Hogar grabs his foot and the steel steps fall RIGHT ON TOP OF BOTH MEN!
(The crowd chants "Holy Shit")
Storm: These people know English?
Deal: They are familiar with four-letter words, that's for sure. The steps are laying right on top of Kutler and Kutler is CRUSHING Hogar's leg! This is NOT GOOD!
Storm: The ref is standing by and he doesn't know what to do.
Deal: If this were a sanctioned RAGE match, somebody might have considered stopping it by now, but this match is UNSANCTIONED and the ref is letting it go.
Storm: That's what they wanted and Rich Mason gave it to them!
Deal: Both men are motionless and the referee is trying to get those steel steps off of Kutler. Here comes the ring announcer and a ringside official and they're helping him move those steps off of Kutler, but the damage may have been done! Both men are STILL motionless!
(Cut to the skybox where Rich Mason is still watching, and still has a poker face.)
Deal: I wonder what is going through that man's mind. Hogar's blood is on his hands!
Storm: Hogar agreed to this!
Deal: That is true, but Mason knew the condition that this man was in. That's why this match is taking place in Saudi Arabia. How much more punishment can this man take?
Storm: What's shocking to me is that Kutler is not moving. At least Hogar is moving! Kutler appears to be out!
Deal: Kutler may be seriously injured. How knows how much those steel steps weight and Kutler took the brunt of that impact. The ref is looking over Kutler. He doesn't know what to do.
Storm: You know damn well Kutler will DESTROY that man if he stops the match and awards it to Hogar.
Deal: Hogar is actually making his way back up, holding onto to a nearby chair. Hogar is up! Hogar is up! (crowd pop)
Storm: And Kutler is STILL DOWN?! How did that happen?!
Deal: Hogar smells victory here as he folds the chair and picks it up and WAIT! Kutler lifts a knee and LOW BLOW Hogar! (crowd boos) Kutler SPRINGS up! That was a TRICK! He was playing possum!
Storm: Smart man!
Deal: Kutler grabs the chair and smashes it against the side of the ring in ANGER! He tosses the chair in the ring and he's crawling on top of Hogar and berating him as he SLAPS him in the face!
*Kutler: GET YOUR BITCH ASS UP HOGARBAGE! COME ON!
Deal: Kutler slaps Hogar again and.....WAIT! Hogar grabs Kutler's wrist and Kutler goes to slap Hogar and Hogar grabs his other wrist as he uses his strength to try and.....NO! A kick to the gut, knocking the wind out of Hogar! Kutler SPITS on Hogar and pulls him up and is trying to get him back into the ring. The hatred that these two have for each other is OFF THE CHARTS!
Storm: Kutler is struggling, but he's picking up the over 250 pound Hogar and places him on the ring apron.
Deal: Kutler screams at the ref to get back in the ring and Kutler follows. He's eyeing that chair that's on the mat and then eyes Hogar. I'm not sure Hogar knows where he's at.
Storm: The man is winded, he's bloody, he's outta gas. It's time to STOP THIS CARNAGE!
Deal: Kutler is looking to finish him off, it seems. He pulls Hogar over to where the steel chair is and attempts to set him up for a piledriver but Hogar just will not cooperate. Kutler with a swift kick to the head as he's once again getting angry. As Kutler berates Hogar, he has another idea. He's wrapping that chair around Hogar's legs. He wants to finish the job he started earlier and BREAK HOGAR'S LEGS! Come on ref! Get in there!
Storm: Remember, there are no rules in this match! That's what Hogar agreed to!
Deal: A couple more kicks to the head and Hogar may be out cold!. Kip Kutler is making his way to the corner now that he's satisfied that Hogar isn't moving. Kutler is slowly making his way up. Kutler is not known as a high flyer.
Storm: He seems to have dished out enough punishment to know that Hogar's out of gas.
Deal: Kutler stucks up both of his middle fingers at Hogar and leaps, BUT HOGAR MOVES OVER AND KUTLER HITS THE MAT FACE-FIRST! Kutler tried a flying bodypress onto that chair, but Hogar managed to swerve him at the last second!
Storm: That may have kept Hogar from being disabled just like his old partner Dan Williams!
Deal: Dan Williams has been in a wheelchair for many years, due to a beating he once received from The Saint, and no doubt Kutler was looking to do the same to Hogar. Both men are again down and motionless. The ref cannot even count because there are no count outs. This match must end by pinfall or submission.
Storm: I don't f'n believe this! This match should already be over and Hogar should be in a hospital bed.
Deal: That was Kutler's plan, but things haven't gone as planned. This match started out as a JOKE that was supposed to end in a blow out and it has turned into a no-holds-barred streetfight! If Kutler loses this match, even if he gets out of here in one piece, his main event days could very well be OVER!
Storm: Don't be delusional, Storm. Hogar doesn't stand a chance.
Deal: I didn't say he did but these men may not be the same after this one.
Storm: I'll tell you one thing. This match won't end in a handshake or embrace.
Deal: Both men are stirring but I'm not sure they know where they're at. These fans are going CRAZY in Riyahd. What was a crowd that was partial to Kutler is now solidly behind Hogar!
Storm: I can't believe this! They're getting behind a DRUNK! Don't these people have laws against alcohol?
Deal: What do you mean?
Storm: Like don't they get their arms cut off if they get caught drinking and driving like Hogar did on more than one occasion?
Deal: Puh-leze. Kutler is making his way back up as is Hogar, who just broke his legs free of that chair. Kutler spots the chair and he snatches it but WAIT! Hogar grabs the other end! These two are having a tug of war over the chair! Both men are trying to get possession over that steel chair and Kutler SNATCHES it as he has the strength advantage and SWINGS it at Hogar, but Hogar sidesteps him and Kutler hits the mat with the chair and trips and falls right on top of it!
(Some fans are laughing at ringside and Kutler screams obscenities at them.)
Deal: LOOK OUT! Hogar with a FACE SLAM on the chair and cover, 1......2......NO! A blooded Hogar is yelling at the official as he pounds the mat in frustration. Hogar grabs Kutler by the hair and SMASHES his face into it! AGAIN AND AGAIN! And now KUTLER is BUSTED OPEN!
Storm: How the hell can Hogar even see?!
Deal: I don't know but Kutler may be losing the advantage that he had now that blood is streaming down his face. Some of that blood gets into Hogar's eyes and he wipes his face. Hogar is setting Kutler up for the figure four once again but Kutler with a boot to the face! Hogar falls back into the corner and he's EXHAUSTED! He's taking a breather as he waits for Kutler to make his way back up. Kutler is up and Hogar goes for a clothesline but Kutler ducks underneath it! Hogar comes back and Kutler FLATTENS Hogar with a clothesline of his own! Kutler with another kick to the head!
Storm: How many of those blows to the head has Hogar taken?!
Deal: Far too many. The man may have brain damage after this one is over.
Storm: He already had brain damage, according to Kutler.
Deal: Kutler isn't helping the situation any. Kutler has Hogar in an armbar.
Storm: Kutler is gonna pull Hogar's arm right out of it's socket!
Deal: Wait a minute, Kutler isn't stopping there. He's putting Hogar in the Krippling Kutler Cross Face!
Storm: This could be it!
*Kutler: QUIT DAMMIT!
Deal: Kutler is screaming at Hogar and DEMANDING that he quit! Hogar is breathing heavy and he's on empty.
Storm: He's been on empty for some time.
Deal: Kutler is still hollering at Hogar. I think he's wearing himself out just as much as he's wearing Hogar out.
Storm: I'm not so sure about that. Listen to Hogar's AGONIZING screams! He's throwing out some four letter words of his own!
Deal: Kutler is trying to maintain his grip as Hogar inches his way to the ropes. The ref is asking Hogar if he wants to quit and he refuses.
Storm: COME ON HOGAR! GIVE IT UP!
Deal: Hogar is in seriously bad shape here and he STUBBORNLY REFUSES to quit!
Storm: What is wrong with that man?!
Deal: Kip Kutler is asking himself the same question as he shakes his head in frustration as Hogar inches even closer to the ropes. Once again the ref asks Hogar if he wants to quit and he shakes his head. Kutler is still screaming at him, like a Drill Sergeant, and HOGAR SOMEHOW MAKES IT TO THE ROPES! The ref is tapping Kutler on the shoulder as he REFUSES to let go! The ref SMACKS Kutler across the head and that gets Kutler to drop Hogar and now Kutler grabs ahold of the ref and smacks him across the head before tossing him outta the ring!
(The crowd boos)
Storm: He just manhandled that hometown referee and these people have completely turned against him.
*Kutler (to Hogar): YOU'RE MINE!
Deal: Kutler now pulls Hogar to the middle of the ring and sets him up for a Kutting Edge! Kutler is having some difficulty as he's taken a beating in this match. He has Hogar up and HITS IT! Kutler is covering, but there is NO REFEREE!
Storm: 1....2.....3......4.......5! This match should be over AGAIN!
Deal: Kutler did it to himself! He tossed the referee out, who is trying to regain composure on the outside. An angry Kutler is screaming at the official to get back in. Kutler is pulling up Hogar. Don't tell me he's doing it again?! Kutler is struggling with Hogar, but has him up and hits ANOTHER Kutting Edge! The referee just made his way back into the ring and Kutler is yelling at him to get in position! The referee slowly makes his way over.....
Storm: He's doing this on purpose!
Deal: The cover, 1......2.......NO! Hogar with a shoulder up and Kutler is LIVID! Kutler is SCREAMING at the ref again!
Storm: Don't throw him out again!
Deal: I think he learned from that as he takes a deep breath and now he's screaming at Hogar for kicking out! Kutler is stumbing around as he's pondering.....no way! Is he?!
Storm: Yes!
Deal: Kutler is gonna try it again! He's going for yet ANOTHER Kutting Edge! He grabs Hogar but Hogar with an EYE GOUGE and Kutler is temporarily blinded with some of that blood getting in his eyes! Hogar is swinging in no particular direction as he can't see! Hogar is punching air and he finally connects with Kutler's face and Kutler goes down as does Hogar! These two men are EXHAUSTED! Someone just threw a towel into the ring
Storm: It's over! Someone threw in the towel!
Deal: It is NOT over! The ref is using the towel to wipe the bloodied faces of both men.
Storm: Oh.
Deal: Kutler still appears to be blinded as he's rubbing his eyes after that eye gouge and wait a minute! Hogar just spotted the chair. He CLOBBERS Kutler and Kutler doubles over and Hogar hits him again! And again! Hogar is hitting releasing YEARS of PENT UP RAGE and FRUSTRATION as he continues to beat on the man while these stunned fans are silenced in disbelief!
Storm: That blood is trickling down Hogar's face again.
Deal: That's a good thing for Kutler because Hogar was going to do some serious damage if he hasn't already. Hogar can't see once again as he wildly swings the chair but doesn't connect. Another swing and the chair goes flying outta the ring, nearly missing the referee! The ref wipes Hogar's face again as well as Kutler's. Hogar can see Kutler lying motionless on the mat. He covers, 1......2.......kickout! How did he kick out after taking all of those chairshots!
Storm: Intestinal fortitude! This is a MUST WIN for him.
Deal: Hogar seems to have Kutler where he wants him. He's setting him up for his figure four leglock finisher!
Storm: But does he have the strength to get it locked in?!
Deal: That's a good question as Hogar is struggling and it doesn't appear that Kutler is even conscious after taking those chairshots, some of them to the head! No doubt that is payback for what Hogar did to him earlier. This may be Hogar's last chance! Can he put SHOCK THE WORLD and put Kutler away?
Storm: Kutler with a KICK TO THE FACE!
Deal: Hogar stumbles back and falls to the mat. Kutler is trying to shake the cobwebs as Hogar pounds his fist on the mat in frustration.
Storm: These fans are at the edge of their seats.
Deal: Kutler and Hogar are both struggling. Hogar and Kutler lock eyes as they lie on the mat and look at each other in disbelief and then anger as they exchange four letter words. Both men are in rough shape and bloodied. Kutler was on his way to an easy win in the early going of this match, but rammed his shoulder into an exposed turnbuckle and that altered the course of this match.
Storm: Kutler had this match won on more than one occasion!
Deal: But he just couldn't end this match without punishing the man. As he said before, his goal wasn't to win, but to humiliate Hogar and now he's risking humiliation himself! Both men are nearly out of gas. It may come down to who wants this more. Kutler crawls over toward Hogar and wraps his hands around Hogar's neck, choking him, as he wrings his neck. He's telling Hogar to quit and Hogar refuses! Kutler with a slap to the face! Hogar tries to return it, but Kutler grabs Hogar's arm and puts him in another one of his patented armbars!
Storm: I'm telling you he is gonna rip that man's shoulder of his socket to pay him back for what happened earlier when Kutler's shoulder hit that exposed turnbuckle!
Deal: Kutler is the one that exposed that turnbuckle to begin with! Kutler is once again ORDERING Hogar to quit but he REFUSES! Hogar is trying to reach over with his other arm but Kutler pulls him away. The ref is asking Hogar if he gives up and the answer is "hell no". This antagonizes Kutler even more as he attempts to strengthen his grip and Hogar reaches the ropes again.
*Kutler: DAMMIT!
Deal: Kutler POUNDS the mat in frustration! He seems to be running out of ideas as if he doesn't know what else to do as he eyes that chair on the outside. Kutler with some elbows to the sternum as he drags Hogar in the middle of the ring. He looks at the cornerpost as if he's pondering going up to the top. He wants to finish this thing.
Storm: Put him in the Krippling Kutler Cross Face!
Deal: I think he wants to knock him unconscious first.
Storm: He wants to give him BRAIN DAMAGE.....something NOT to remember Kutler by.
Deal: Kutler is yelling curse words once again as he ignores the ref's warning and exits the ring. Kutler grabs not one but two chairs and tosses them into the ring. Can the man even make it back into the ring?! He's taken so much punishment and it shows.
Storm: I've never seen him more angry. This match should be OVER and he should be out enjoying the Riyadh night life but here he is, still trying to put away his longtime enemy.
Deal: Kutler slowly makes his way back in. As Hogar rises up, Kutler CLOBBERS him over the head and this crowd is STUNNED! Hogar fell-face-first to the mat! The fans are so quiet you can hear a pin drop!
Storm: Kutler is wrapping each chair around each of Hogar's legs. He wants to end this match.
Deal: He's tried before but couldn't put Hogar away. Can he do it now? He's looking upstairs and this is a high risk maneuver that is GUARANTEED to put Hogar away AND possibly BREAK HIS LEGS if he connects!
Storm: But can he get to the top rope without falling? Can he hit Hogar before Hogar realizes what's happening
Deal: The fans are cheering Hogar on as Kutler heads to the corner and makes the long climb to the top. He makes his way up and Hogar is moving around.
*Kutler: FUCK!
Deal: Kutler is frustrated and he makes his way back down.
*Kutler: I'm gonna break your fucking neck!
Deal: Hogar breaks free from one of the chair and Kutler grabs it and uses it to knock the wind out of Hogar! Kutler is setting Hogar up for a pileriver ONTO THE CHAIR.....but HOGAR WITH A LOW BLOW!
Storm: He cheated!
Deal: It's not like Kutler didn't do the same to him! Kutler is hopping around the ring and Hogar with a small package and handful of tights! 1......2.......NO! Kutler sets Hogar up with a belly to back suplex right onto that chair! 1......2......NO! Hogar kicks out!
*Kutler: STAY THE FUCK DOWN!
Deal: I think Kutler is pondering wrapping that chair around Hogar's neck!
Storm: That's going too far.
Deal: That seems to be the route he's going but the ref is getting in between him and Hogar and Kutler shoves the ref! I don't think that was a good idea! Kutler is now pulling Hogar up and Hogar is swinging at Kutler!
Storm: WHAT THE HELL?!
Deal: The people are starting to count as Hogar somehow manages to catch a second wind and has Kutler backed into the corner! He pounds on Kutler, 4....5....6....7....8....9.....10! And he's STILL wailing on him! Hogar throws Kutler across the ring and HITS HIM WITH A SPEAR! 1.......2.......NO! Kutler kicks out just in the nick of time! Hogar grabs Kutler by the hair and he smashes his face against the mat. Kutler with an elbow to the face! The two men are wrestling on the mat, each trying to gain the upper hand, and now Kutler with a cross face chicken wing!
Storm: Hogar won't quit, but Kutler just cannot sustain the momentum.
Deal: The fans here in Saudi are firmly behind Hogar now. They are cheering him to get out of that chicken wing.
Storm: GIVE IT UP!
Deal: Hogar reaches the ropes and Kutler CANNOT BELIEVE IT!
*Kutler: FUCK!
Deal: Kip Kutler has HAD IT! No matter what he does, he can't seem to put the man away. It was Hogar breathing heavy and now Kutler is breathing heavy and he's FURIOUS! His own anger is handicapping him. Kutler grabs Hogar and FACE SLAM onto the chair!
*Kutler: STAY DOWN MOTHER FUCKER!
Deal: The cover, 1.....2.....kickout! (crowd pops) Hogar REFUSES to stay down. An extremely frustrated Kutler just threw both of the chairs next to Hogar. Kutler has thrown the kitchen sink against the man but he refuses to quit. Kutler leans over and he's trying to apply the ankle lock submission but Hogar is squirming which is adding to Kutler's frustration. Kutler drops a leg onto Hogar's midsection. Kutler grabs the chair and tries to wrap it around Hogar's legs, but Hogar squirms again.
*Kutler: HOLD STILL!
Deal: Kutler picks up the chair and he stops! Kutler nearly fell over in exhaustion as he nearly tripped over Hogar and he's trying to wipe the blood from his eyes. Hogar has been on empty for some time and now it is Kutler who is bordering on empty. Kutler wanted to extend this match in order to make an example out of Hogar and now Kutler is desperately wanting to end this match because he himself is running out of gas. What was once a long shot is now a real possibility. Can Steve Hogar capitalize on Kutler's.....WAIT! Hogar with a small package, 1.....2....3!
Storm: NO! Kutler kicks out!
Deal: Kutler springs up and he just blew a gasket! He's kicking around, trying to find Hogar. Both of these men seem to be blinded. The referee was just handed a towel and he begins to wipe Kutler.....no! Kutler SNATCHES the towel and wipes his eyes! He has a look that can kill in his eyes as he GLARES at Hogar!
Storm: I wouldn't wanna be Hogar!
Deal: Kutler is taking that bloody rag and he's CHOKING Hogar!
*Kutler: GIVE IT THE FUCK UP!
Deal: The fans here are booing Kutler as he continues to choke Hogar with that towel.
(Hogar is gagging and coughing up blood.)
Deal: This is getting out of hand as Kutler continues to choke Hogar. Hogar is NOT moving! The ref is trying to grab ahold of the towel and a LIVID Kutler is staring down the ref! The ref backs away and Kutler makes his way toward the ref! That towel is COVERED in blood and the ref is being backed into the corner. Kutler is admonishing him.
Storm: The ref has had enough! He's yelling at Kutler and they're in a heated argument.
Deal: This is giving Hogar some time to recuperate
Storm: You're assuming there's something left in the tank. Hogar is MOTIONLESS!
Deal: Kutler is threatening the referee, but he's careful not to put his hands on him because he needs that ref to count Hogar's shoulders to the mat. As Hogar has been claiming for weeks, a loss to him can be detrimental to Kutler's career. Kip Kutler is taking a breather as he glares at a motionless and bloodied Steve Hogar.
Storm: Kutler is eyeing those steel chairs. Does he have in mind what I think he has in mind?!
Deal: Kutler grabs a chair and wraps it around Hogar's left leg.
Storm: He's doing it again! Kutler is looking to END this thing.
Deal: The referee is trying to get in the way, but Kutler shoves him! He picks up the other chair and wraps it around Hogar's other leg.
Storm: This is NOT good for Hogar, not at all.
Deal: Kutler is cursing at Hogar as he makes his way up to the top. He's taking his time, can he even make it up there?!
Storm: Look at Hogar! Kutler has all the time in the world.
Deal: The referee is checking on Hogar and Kutler is SCREAMING at the ref to get out of the way! The ref backs off as Kutler reaches the top. If he connects, Hogar's ankles could be broken! Kutler leaps and Hogar moves slightly, but Kutler CONNECTS!
Storm: Did you hear that?! He SNAPPED at least one of Hogar's ankles!
Deal: This crowd is in DISBELIEF! He very well could have snapped at least one of his ankles. Hogar moved at the last second, which might have saved him.
Storm: No, didn't you hear it?! BOTH ANKLES were SNAPPED!
Deal: I don't know but there seems to be some damage there.
Storm: Kutler has had ENOUGH! He's putting Hogar in his Hogar's own finisher, the figure four leglock.
Deal: The referee is asking Hogar if he gives up and he REFUSES! (crowd pops) This INFURIATES Kutler who increases the pressure!
Storm: Hogar is fading out!
Deal: Indeed he is! The ref asks him again and Hogar uses what's left of his strength to shake his head!
Storm: GIVE UP YOU IDIOT! This man will have both of his legs broken if they're not already!
Deal: Kutler is so zapped of energy that he's not even yelling at Hogar to give up. Kutler is wearing himself down! Hogar's shoulders hit the mat, 1.....2......shoulder up! (crowd pops) Hogar is STILL in this thing!
Storm: WHAT THE HELL?!
Deal: There's nothing else Kutler can do but increase the pressure. Hogar's legs are no longer working. There's NOTHING he can do to come back from this. Yet the man still won't give up! Kutler POUNDS the mat with his fist in frustration!
Storm: I think I heard Hogar's other leg snap! He is NOT walking outta this one.
Deal: The referee is lifting Hogar's arm and it drops, he raises it again and it drops, he lifts it again and Hogar's arm is still up as he gives the fans a thumbs up. Kutler sees this and he's beside himself!
*Kutler: GIVE UP MOTHER FUCKER OR I'LL BREAK YOUR NECK!
Deal: Kutler just threatened to break Hogar's NECK!
Storm: Does Hogar even feel anything in his legs?! He must want to end up in a wheelchair like his partner Dan Williams!
Deal: Kutler seems intent in putting him in a wheelchair. Kutler releases the figure four and he POUNDS the mat in FRUSTRATION! His hands are on the side of his head as he wracks his brain, trying to put away Hogar. He's thrown EVERYTHING in his arsenal at the man and he's STILL in the match!
Storm: He's not standing though!
Deal: Kutler is shaking his head in frustration as he stares down Hogar with smoke coming out of his nostrils. Hogar turns himself around and is crawling, but he can't make his way up to his feet. His legs are no longer working! Why doesn't this referee stop the match?!
Storm: You know the rules!
Deal: There are no rules!
Storm: Exactly!
Deal: Kutler appears to be amused at the sight of Hogar crawling toward him, his legs aren't working, Kutler just smirks and shakes his head in disbelief. Kutler stands there as Hogar, who can barely see due to the blood that is covering his eyes, reaches and grabs one of Kutler's ankles. Hogar doesn't have the strength to get himself back up. Or even take down Kutler at this point.
Storm: Put him out of his misery!
Deal: Kutler just stares at Hogar and takes a deep breath, shaking his head. Even he can't believe what he's seeing.
Storm: Put him away!
Deal: Kutler is now setting Hogar up.....for the Kutting Edge! He has some difficulty but HITS IT!
Storm: PIN HIM!
Deal: I don't think he's convinced that Hogar is done as Hogar lies motionlessly on the mat. Kuter puts Hogar in the Krippling Kutler Cross Face!
Storm: There's no getting out of this!
Deal: We've seen him get out of EVERYTHING Kutler has thrown at him, but you may be right. There is no sign of movement as the referee raises Hogar's arm once and it falls, he raises it again, still no movement, one more time, and IT'S OVER!
Storm: FINALLY!
**DING**DING**DING**
Deal: Kutler is NOT letting go!
Storm: Does he even know where he's at?!
Deal: Either he didn't hear the bell or he's VERY angry that Hogar resisted for so long. I don't know which but the referee is tapping his shoulder and now security is in the ring trying to get Kutler off of Hogar. The man is UNCONSCIOUS! LET HIM GO! He better let go or they might reverse the decision!
Storm: I don't think they can.
Deal: Finally, security is able to pull Kutler off of Hogar. And Kutler collapses right next to Hogar. The careers of these two men have been intertwined for many years, dating back to when both were on the same team. One man's career will end tonight and the other will continue his comeback but he has some recovering to do.
Storm: It's a good thing he has some time off, but he'll be fine! By the time RAGE is back up and running next year, his shoulder will be pretty much healed up.
Deal: How do you know that?
Storm: I know!
Deal: Hogar is STILL motionless as paramedics have arrived and there's a stretcher being brought to the ring.
Storm: ONE stretcher.
Deal: That's what I said! The security guards are trying to help Kutler up, but he's brushing them off. He wants nothing to do with them as he walks himself to the corner. Kutler is staring at the fallen Steve Hogar as paramedics work on him. What is that man thinking?!
Storm: He's asking himself why he's not enjoying a steak at the finest restaurant in Riyadh. This was supposed to be a quick 5-10 minute match.
Deal: Rich Mason is at ringside with his entourage as he watches the chaos continue to unfold. They are trying to get Steve Hogar onto the stretcher.
Storm: I bet Kutler would break that stretcher in two, with Hogar on it, if he had the energy for it.
Deal: Obviously he does not. Mason is watching Hogar with his poker face as if he doesn't have any concern for the man.
Storm: How do you know that?!
Deal: Just a wild guess. Kutler is still standing in his corner and yes he is still standing as he will walk away from this as the victor as he watches one of his most hated rivals being moved into an ambulance. The open the doors and Hogar lifts his head as he just regained consciousness. He looks over at Hogar and locks eyes with him. Hogar gives Kutler the middle finger!
(The crowd pops as Kutler smirks)
Deal: And Kutler gives Hogar a middle finger of his own!
(Another crowd pop)
Storm: Is that supposed to be a sign of respect?
Deal: I don't know what it means, but they're putting Hogar into the ambulance as Kutler continues to stare him down as the doors close and the ambulance pulls away.
Storm: I don't think he was convinced that Hogar was done!
Deal: Who can blame him after all that?
*Ring Announcer: The winner of this match is KIP KUTLER!
(The crowd pops as Kutler steps away from the corner and the ref raises his arm in victory.)
Storm: I don't understand these people! They loved him and then they hated him and now they love him again. I can't wait to see how people react to him once he's back in the states!
Deal: Judging by the fans reaction here at MSG, who have watched this match on the big screen, I'm assuming it will be positive.
(Rich Mason approaches Kutler and raises his other arm.)
Deal: Kutler brushes Mason off as if he doesn't want anything to do with him. Mason backs away as his bodyguards step in front of him.
Storm: Rich Mason made Kip Kutler an even wealthier man tonight between that one million dollar and the winner's purse, which is likely just as much. Gotta love that Saudi money!
Deal: Kip Kutler is refusing help is he makes his way out of the ring.
Storm: Kip Kutler is bloodied and he's beaten, but once again proved that he's a warrior and he will be a force to be reckoned with in RAGE next year.
Deal: Steve Hogar's career has officially ended and is being transported to the hospital as we speak. We hope that he is okay and will keep you updated on his condition.
~~~
Stock: Right then, there’s no bloody time for dithering. We’re getting straight on with the bloody action. Next up , the RAGE Scientific bloody Showcase Championship is on the bloody line as Doug Devens defends against Nightwalker! Gordon vs. Nightwalker
Vandessa Deal: What a night so far!
Ricky Storm: 22 years in the making!
Vandessa Deal: Doug Devens won’t just come out here as a champion he will come out here as a conqueror. Double champion!
Ricky Storm: Doug has to be tired, but maybe the stem cells are working! May he hit my boy Kip up for some D-Bol or trenbolone!
Vandessa Deal: Both these competitors represent the same faction, but this match is about personal gain! They have to set the alliance to Daniel Dare aside to achieve their goals and dreams!
Ricky Storm: Let’s head to bloody Lord Robert Stock! That guy is totally loco daddy! He’s an honorary Planet Silverstar member!
Stock: Oi! Still bloody talking here! From Chicago, weighing in at 254 bloody pounds, DOUG DEVENS!
("Ride of the Valkyries" by Wagner plays. Devens stands at the top of the ramp, both championships displayed with quiet arrogance. Thomas Gordon lingers just behind him, hands folded, a satisfied smile on his face like a man watching a long-term investment finally peak.)
Ricky Storm: He beat Scott Grayse earlier tonight with Gordon’s help, let’s be clear about that, but he’s walking into this match already wounded. Two matches. Two belts and now Nightwalker? That’s rough! She is someone you should never overlook especially on one of the grandest stages!
Vandessa Deal: She is Rage's REAL DEAL! She is laser focused on winning here tonight. Yeah, it’s strange seeing Salvation church members facing one another but when it’s for one of the most prestigious titles in wrestling today all bets are off!
Storm: She’s real? Are you for real daddy? She is as fake as your tits!
Vandessa Deal: Idiot! Do all you Storms share one collective brain? Of course you do and it’s damaged! Just sit there and be mute!
Ricky Storm: We are the free folk! We have a pretty sweet time Machine, just ask Ferman, Barnhill or Jennings! Our president JOEY FERMAN of Planet Silverstar is C.O.O. Of UWA!
Vanessa Deal: Crayon crew as Thief Taylor calls them! Just stop talking about them. No one cares! NO ONE CARES!
Robert Stock: His bloody opponent hailing from some bloody quadrant somewhere in bloody hell…..
(A little girl's giggle is heard and then " Out of the darkness hell's queen did call to pain and suffering she brought to them all. Away ran the children to hide in their beds in fear that the devil would chop off their heads". (The little girl giggles again)
Stock: Presenting, the bloody Queen of Hell - NIGHTWALKER!
(At that point the lights go out and fog fills the stage as "Dracula” by Rob Zombie hits a fire ball, shoots out of the stage and turns into Loralie Blackwell . She heads down the ramp to the ring in cat-like strides glaring at the crowd as the non-believers boo her and her followers cheer. She stops at the edge of the stage and snaps her fingers disappearing only to reappear in the middle of the ring and heads to her corner.)
Ricky Storm: Her trickery shows no bounds! I wonder if David Copperfield did his apprenticeship under her tutelage? What about D.B Copper? I swore I saw him at the Dollar Tree in Lima, Ohio! Might have been Tat Tom!
Vandessa Deal: She earned this shot you fool. BOH points. Consistency and she chose him. That tells you everything. She is more focused now than she has been in a long time.
Ricky Storm: Rumor has it that my boy Dougie D lived in a jungle with a crazy tribe that taught him the real meaning of enlightenment, daddy!
Vandessa Deal: Lies! All lies, I swear, I am not paid enough for this!
**DING**DING**
(They circle slowly, neither willing to overcommit. Circling like two gladiators destined for greatness. They are circling while jaw jacking one another. Both competitors circling with their eyes locked on one another. )
Ricky Storm: This is Scientific Showcase rules submissions only. No pinfalls, no knockouts. One mistake, and it’s over.
(The first lock-up is brief and violent. Nightwalker drops level, reaching for Devens’ leg, but Devens sprawls hard and drives her face-first into the mat. He stomps on her.)
Vandessa Deal: That’s veteran instinct. Devens didn’t hesitate; he smothered her.
Ricky Storm: Being from hell and all that darkness I bet she enjoys a little smothering! I know I do!
Deal: Of course you do, you sick freak!
(Devens grinds a forearm across Nightwalker’s face, just enough to hurt, just enough to irritate. Terry Dale warns him. Devens ignores it. They reset. He attempts to try again but Nightwalker strikes faster this time twisting into Devens’ arm and forcing him toward the ropes.)
Ricky Storm: Nightwalker’s not trying to overpower him. She’s trying to out-think him. Doug is a bit older so he could be sun-downing!
(Devens breaks free with a rake of the fingers and immediately snaps on a headlock, dragging Nightwalker to the mat and slowing the pace to a crawl. Gordon nods approvingly from ringside.)
Vandessa Deal: This is Doug Devens’ world right now. This is how he wins he drains you.
Ricky Storm: Plus, Gordon in your corner ain’t a bad thing either! He ain’t eye candy or anything, but you got to be wondering, if you're Nightwalker, when he’s gonna pull some shit, daddy!
(Nightwalker fights up, shoots Devens off the ropes but Devens blocks, yanks her arm over the top rope, and drops his weight onto it.)
Ricky Storm: That arm’s a target now. Everything Devens does from here will be about control.
Deal: He’s trying to wear her down, not a rookie move by any means.
(Back inside, Devens twists the arm again and again, threatening quick armbars, forcing Nightwalker to burn energy escaping instead of attacking. Then suddenly Nightwalker rolls through a transition and snaps on a triangle choke.)
Vandessa Deal: She’s got it! She’s got it locked in!
(The crowd roars as Devens scrambles, stacking her just enough to reach the ropes with his fingertips.)
Ricky Storm: That was close. Too close. Good thing he has a furry red-assed Orangutan's reach!
Deal: That would be a baboon you donkey!
(Gordon jumps onto the apron, barking at Dale, buying Devens precious seconds to recover. Nightwalker snaps. She charges Devens, smashing his head into the corner, kneeing him in the ribs, then dragging him down into a brutal neck crank.)
Vandessa Deal: This is frustration boiling over. Nightwalker feels it slipping.
Ricky Storm: She is mad as a hornet! Her eyes are glowing! Is Lucifer gonna crack the earth and appear from the depths of hell? I hope not, Halloween isn’t for like 10 months!
(Devens bites her hand to break free. Dale scolds him. Gordon waves it off. Nightwalker responds by chopping Devens leg out and stomping directly on the knee before locking in a kneebar.)
Ricky Storm: That’s the same knee he’s been favoring all night!
Vandessa Deal: He bit her!!!!! What the hell!
Ricky Storm: He must have missed catering!
(Devens howls, clawing to the ropes. He barely escapes. Nightwalker is laughing while she creeps forward! She grabs him by the head and suplexes him over. She is quick to her feet and drops a hard elbow. She grinding that elbow into his throat in an attempt to choke him out. Devens flips her over and begins just a flurry of hard rights!)
Vandessa Deal: Deven’s just brawling now!
Ricky Storm: He better pace himself. This ain’t 2010!
(Devens traps Nightwalker during a flurry of rage and cinches in a Crossface, sitting deep and wrenching back with everything he has. He’s reefing on her neck with a good grip. Nightwalker slowly trying to inch her way to the ropes. Doug applies more pressure, slowing her fight.)
Vandessa Deal: This could be it!
(Nightwalker crawls. Inch by inch. Fingertips scraping canvas. Rope break. The crowd applauds both. Nightwalker rolls to the floor. Devens follows but she snaps him forward with a huge clothesline, driving the back of his head into the apron.)
Ricky Storm: That’s vicious! She’s dismantling him! That rattled his brain. He may need a cat-scan!
Vanessa Deal: Step by step she wears him down. She wants this gold!
(Nightwalker attempts to lift him but he pushes her into the guard rail. She is clobbering him. He hits her with a knee raise taking her back. Doug to his feet and suplexes her over taking both competitors down!)
Vandessa Deal: Some old school traditional move sets.
Ricky Storm: Sometimes things that are old become new again. Just like your tits!
Vandessa Deal: Idiot, I swear!
(Nightwalker and Devens are both slow to get up! Nightwalker gets to get her feet and delivers a huge headbutt sending Doug back into the ring apron.)
Ricky Storm: Now that’s using your head, eh!
(She rolls him into the ring, Nightwalker locks in an arm-triangle choke. Devens staggers to his feet and slams her into the corner, but she keeps the hold applied. Then the building loses its god damn mind!)
(“Legendary by Skillet” plays over the loud speaker.)
Vandessa Deal: WAIT!!!!! Hold THE DAMN PHONE! WAIT A SECOND!!!!
Ricky Storm: Someone call my daddy, daddy - ya know!
(Harold Hartley appears on the stage.)
Ricky Storm: You’ve got to be kidding me.
Vanessa Deal: This is crazy!
(Harold looks at Robert bloody Stock and nods.)
Robert Stock: Harold Hartley is cashing in the WHO’S THE DADDY PRIZE. The match is now a triple threat.
(Devens is screaming like he has seen a ghost? He’s holding Terry Dale trying to get his feet. Hartley runs down the ramp and slides into the ring and Nightwalker turns and CRACK.)
Vandessa Deal: NO! NO!
(Hartley levels Nightwalker with a lead pipe, knocking her out cold. He tosses the pipe out of the ring before Terry Dale notices.)
Ricky Storm: This is a robbery!
(Hartley turns to Devens. He charges in blind rage. Hartley sidesteps. Strikes. Drops Devens to the mat.)
Vandessa Deal: Hartley’s been waiting a year for this moment!
(Hartley traps the arm and sinks in The PAINKILLER. Devens fights. Thrashes. Reaches for Gordon.)
Ricky Storm: There’s nowhere to go! That’s a huge DICK MOVE OF THE CENTURY!
Vandessa Deal: He’s trying to break his arm!
Ricky Storm: Pay back is a bitch daddy!
(Deven’s is fighting it. He is screaming in pain. Terry Dale is down asking Deven’s if he taps! He shakes his head no! He’s frothing at the mouth while gasping from the pain.)
Vanessa Deal: He’s gonna break his damn arm!
Ricky Storm: I can’t wait for the pop crack rice crispy sound! Pay back is a real super bitch daddy!
(Devens taps. The pain was too severe and The bell rings.)
**DING**DING**DING**
Stock: Your bloody WINNER! - HAROLD HARTLEY!!!
Vandessa Deal: HAROLD HARTLEY HAS DONE IT!
(Hartley rises as the crowd explodes. He takes the Scientific Showcase Championship the same one Deven’s took from him long ago. Hartley flips Devens off. Nightwalker glares from the corner, fury burning through the haze.)
Ricky Storm: Nightwalker was robbed. Devens was humbled. And Harold Hartley just rewrote history. Hartley walks up the ramp, championship reclaimed, while chaos and anger linger behind him.
Vandessa Deal: This wasn’t just a match, Ricky. This was a reckoning.
Ricky Storm: LEDGENDARY LIKE ONLY RAGE CAN PROVIDE!
Deal: Okay RAGE fans it all comes down to this, the main event of Year 22. After a year long Bouts Of Honor competition that saw Team Cage come out victorious and giving the advantage to the challenger in this match. RAGE World Champion Daniel Dare will defend his title against his long time rival Cage in the FEAR FACTORY which will take place inside of the CATHEDRAL in Chicago, Illinois, home of none other than the Hardcore Holy Roller himself the Saint, who is currently in TCW, another long time rival of Dare and the same can be said of Cage, who will also be the SPECIAL REFEREE! I can’t believe what we are about to see!
Storm: Neither can I! This is going to be INSANE!
Deal: Insane doesn’t even begin to cover it! The fans here in Madison Square Garden will be watching it on RAGE-Vision as there are cameras set up all over the Cathedral to capture the action to make sure none of the fans here in New York City or watching at home miss a second of what will be an unquestionably dangerous and violent match!
Storm: It should be noted that there will be NO ONE ELSE inside the Cathedral except for Cage, Dare, and the Saint and one can only imagine what waits for them inside! No members of Team Dare or the Salvation Church. No members of Team Cage. Just those three inside the Cathedral, with Chicago firefighters and paramedics standing by outside the property for when the match ends, which is now the focal point of the Fear Factory match inside the home of the man who created it all the way back in 2017 while he was the RAGE World Champion which was an absolutely epic match. In fact the Saint loved the match so much he even brought it to TCW with him back in 2022!
Deal: The Saint won both of those matches, while we saw Jerry Root win in 2018 and Gemini prevail in 2019 here in RAGE so this will be only the FIFTH TIME this match will be used in either fed as it is so dangerous, so mind altering, both feds agree that it should be used SPARINGLY and ONLY in extreme situations and there is no situation more extreme than the BLOOD FEUD between Daniel Dare and Cage!
Storm: These two have been going after each other for YEARS and now they have a chance to finally settle this in what will be maybe the most challenging match of their careers. Cage won the right to pick the stipulation to this match and he decided on the Fear Factory as he doesn’t just want to beat Dare, he wants to push him to his physical and mental limit while at the same time hoping to walk out of the Cathedral as the new RAGE World Champion.
Deal: Cage has been obsessed with taking down Dare and the Salvation Church and now he finally gets Dare, in what is his last chance to fight for the RAGE World Championship, one on one in an environment Cage thinks favors him and a match he says is right up his alley and with this being his last chance at taking down Dare, Cage is swinging for the fences with this pick. But while Cage clearly knows what he is doing and what he is getting in for, we can’t forget the man he is facing is Daniel Dare. He has seen it all, done it all, and will not be intimidated by this match no matter how dangerous or torturous it may seem.
Storm: Let’s not forget Dare and the Salvation Church spent over a year inside of the Cathedral after they were gifted it by Mason International after the Saint’s controversial departure from the business last summer. They used it as their home, their base of operations, and remade it in their image while they were there. And during that time they got to know every room, every hallway, every corner in the Cathedral so while Cage may think he has Dare backed into a corner, Dare spent a long time inside the Cathedral and with his knowledge of the layout of the Cathedral, there are those who feel Cage made a rash decision picking the Cathedral as the location and that he might have accidentally handed Dare the advantage without realizing it.
Deal: That is an excellent point as Dare took great pleasure in revamping the Cathedral in his image while the Salvation Church occupied it which they did until the Miracle Marathon when the Saint defeated Dare to become the RAGE World Champion and reclaim ownership of the Cathedral. Dare was able to regain the championship at Hell’s Holiday bringing us to this moment now where two of the sport's most bitter rivals finally get to settle their issues in what might be the final encounter between them. But we would not be doing our job if we didn’t discuss the man who will be officiating this match taking place inside HIS HOME and that is none other than the Saint.
Storm: It would be malpractice if we didn’t discuss him or his history with both of these men. Everyone knows about the wars waged between the Saint and Daniel Dare over the years. They have spent nearly THREE DECADES inflicting ungodly pain and suffering on each other in the feud that was standard bearer every other feud in this sport has been compared to. It was the first feud EVER inducted into the Hall Of Fame and even during “down times” when they are not actively battling each other, there is still a hate between them that will never die no matter how much time passes.
Deal: They don’t call Saint vs. Dare the Feud of Feuds for nothing as they have been in some of the bloodiest, most violent and historic matches this sport has ever seen. With all of that said, while many feel the Saint being the special referee for this match gives Cage the advantage, there are those who feel differently because while many people focus on the Saint’s hatred of Dare, let’s not forget that the Saint also has had a long and violent history with Cage.
Storm: They have engaged in some of the most brutal matches the sport has ever seen and while neither of them hate each other like they hate Dare, to say they are friends would be considered a massive case of misinformation because there is no love lost between Cage and the Saint either.
Deal: Throw in the fact that Cage and Dare are fighting inside THE SAINT’S HOME, a home he spent a year trying to get back and several months renovating when he did, no thanks to Cage’s use of a blow torch while he was “helping” clean the Cathedral up, something that did not sit well with the Saint. Word is while any weapon is in play for this match, word is the Saint put in the contract when asked to ref this match nothing flammable would be used in this match, as well as that RAGE would foot the bill for any part of his home that gets damaged or destroyed during this match. Some say it was the Saint just trying to squeeze a few extra dollars out of RAGE just because he could, but he also knows that by agreeing to let the Fear Factory take place inside of his home there is a good chance it will not look exactly the same when it’s done.
Storm: For his sake I hope he has a good contractor on speed dial because he is going to need it when it’s done! In addition to all the insanity and blood shed we are going to witness, both Cage and Dare are going to have to face their greatest fear if they hope to win this match. No pinfalls will be counted for a wrestler who hasn’t faced his fear so even if your opponent drops dead with no chance of kicking out, if you haven’t faced your fear yet the Saint won’t even consider making the count!
Deal: Both of these men know that and are ready to face whatever fear they have to take down the other, and knowing what type of men Cage and Dare, we can only imagine what kind of fear they could possibly have!
Storm: I shudder to think what could possibly scare these two!
Deal: I don't know what it could be but we are close to finding out as Stock is in the ring ready for the announcements!
Stock: LADIES AND BLOODY GENTLEMEN! OUR NEXT MATCH IS THE MAIN BLOODY EVENT OF YEAR 22 AND IS THE FEAR FACTORY MATCH THAT IS TAKING PLACE INSIDE THE SAINT'S BLOODY CATHEDRAL IN CHICAGO, ILLINOIS AND IS FOR THE RAGE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP!
(Crowd pops LOUDLY)
Stock: INTRODUCING FIRST, THE SPECIAL REFEREE! HE IS A HALL OF BLOODY FAMER AND ONE OF THE GREATEST BLOODY WRESTLER'S OF ALL TIME! HE IS THE HARDCORE HOLY ROLLER ….. THE SAINT!
(GOAT by the Cult plays bringing a deafening roar from the fans as the Saint, thanks to the cameras inside the Cathedral, appears on the RAGE-Vision. He makes his way to a wrestling ring set up in the basement gym of the Cathedral. He is wearing a referee’s shirt with the word GOAT on the back. He looks into the camera to acknowledge the fans back in New York who continue to cheer loudly.)
Stock: NOW INTRODUCING THE BLOODY CHALLENGER! FROM MESA, ARIZONA… WEIGHING 225 POUNDS, HE IS A MULTI-TIME HALL OF BLOODY FAMER… THIS… IS… CAGE!!!
(The fans erupt into deafening cheers as they see Cage make his way into the ring in the basement gym. Cage points at the camera to acknowledge the fans then goes about getting ready for the match.)
Stock: NOW INTRODUCING THE CHAMPION! HE IS THE LEADER OF THE SALVATION BLOODY CHURCH AND CALLS HIMSELF THE MESSIAH OF WRESTLING! HE WEIGHS IN AT 300 BLOODY POUNDS AND HAILS FROM TO HELL AND BACK! THE RAGE WORLD CHAMPION …. DANIEL DARE!
(Dare makes his way towards the ring in the basement gym of the Cathedral while the fans back in. New York City boo him LUSTILY as he says a few incendiary words into the camera before stepping into the ring.)
*CAMERA VIEW ON TELEVISION SWITCHES TO DIRECTLY INSIDE THE CATHEDRAL*
Deal: They are inside the ring in the basement gym of the Cathedral as we now switch to the view inside of the Cathedral where the action is about to take place. Even though they are all the way out in Chicago we can feel the tension all the way out here in New York! The Saint calls Cage and Dare to the middle of the ring and is giving them both last second instructions!
Saint: Alright you two, PAY ATTENTION to what I’m about to say because I’m only going to say it once and I WILL NOT REPEAT MYSELF! This is the FEAR FACTORY but it is also MY HOUSE! I didn’t wait a year to get the Cathedral back and then agree to let you two fight it out inside MY HOME without a few assurances from RAGE beforehand.
This IS an anything goes match, weapons are allowed, and in fact encouraged, and ANYTHING is fair game to be used. HOWEVER, I want you to keep in mind that thanks to a clause in my contract that RAGE agreed to, IF YOU BREAK IT YOU BOUGHT IT! So feel free to use whatever you want, but remember if you break it, the money is coming out of YOUR PAYCHECK NO QUESTIONS ASKED!
Deal: The Saint isn’t playing about that!
Saint: ALSO, since this is the Fear Factory, if you want to win you must FACE YOUR FEAR! Any pinfall or submissions without facing your fear first will be IGNORED so I strongly advise both of you face your fears as soon as possible to speed the proceedings along. Falls also can take place ANYWHERE inside the Cathedral on OR outside. As long as it's only Cathedral grounds, it's good. The ONLY rule I have tonight is that while weapons are in fact allowed, NOTHING FLAMMABLE IS ALLOWED! And we all know why that is …. CAGE.
Cage: IT WAS ONE ROOM!
Saint: IT WAS A BIG ROOM! I DID allow both of you to place weapons at random locations in the Cathedral as I damn well this fight isn’t staying inside this ring. Only you two know where you placed them so use them at will and while I am strictly enforcing my NO FIRE RULE, feel free to spill as much blood as you want because that cleans up much easier than fire. No thanks to Cage.
Cage: Just let it go already!
Saint: I REFUSE TO LET IT GO! YOU ALMOST BURNED DOWN THE WHOLE DAMN PLACE! Also there is one room on the main floor that is sealed off and OFF LIMITS and you must NOT GO IN THERE OR SOMETHING SERIOUSLY HORRIBLE WILL HAPPEN TO YOU!
Dare: I didn’t agree to that! You can’t tell me what to do, I’M THE MESSIAH AND YOUR BIOLOGICAL FATHER! If I want to go in that room I’M GOING IN THAT ROOM!
Saint: THE HELL YOU ARE! As I said before, MY HOUSE MY RULES so what I say GOES! That being said, enough wasting time, let’s go about the business of you two kicking the shit out each other! RING THE BELL!
**DING**DING**
Deal: The bell has rung and Cage and Dare immediately go at each other! It’s a slugfest from the start with the Saint looking on as Cage and Dare are using each other like a punching bag in the early going!
Storm: They’ve waited all year for this match and now that it’s here they aren’t going to hold back! They are rolling along the ring ropes beating the crap out of each other and it’s only to get more violent from here!
Deal: Cage has Dare backed into the corner and is whaling on him with rights and lefts …. DARE WITH A KICK TO THE NUTS! Cage goes down to his knees and Dare viciously boots him in the head!
Storm: There are no rules so he did it right in front of the Saint knowing there will be no repercussions for doing so!
Deal: Dare smirks at the Saint telling him it’s going to be a short night for him and the easiest paycheck he ever earned and now grabs Cage and CLOBBERS him across the back! He does it again and now he grabs Cage in a front face lock and SWINGS HIM VIOLENTLY ACROSS THE RING!
Storm: Cage sits up grabbing his neck and he might have tweaked something in it when Dare threw him!
Deal: Cage tries to stand up and Dare CLOTHESLINES him and sends him to the mat! He goes to cover Cage, but the Saint just stands in the corner staring at him!
Dare: WHAT ARE YOU DOING? GET OFF YOUR ASS AND MAKE THE COUNT!
Saint: YOU KNOW THE RULES! NOT UNTIL YOU FACE YOUR FEARS! FACE IT AND I’LL COUNT! UNTIL THEN SHUT YOUR MOUTH!
Deal: Dare clearly didn’t like the Saint telling him off, but the rules are clear! No pinfalls or submissions will be counted until a wrestler faces his fear! Dare reluctantly and angrily goes back to Cage who shoots up and catches him with a DROP KICK that sends Dare flying through the ropes out to the floor!
Storm: Landing on the floor is hard enough under normal circumstances but there is NO MAT on the floor in this basement gym so Dare’s landing was rougher than usual!
Storm: Dare gets up slowly trying to shake off the pain …. CAGE WITH A SUICIDE DIVE OVER THE TOP ROPE ONTO DARE!
Deal: And that might be the last we see of the ring in this match! Dare with another rough landing on the concrete floor and now Cage grabs Dare by the hair and begins BASHING HIS HEAD INTO THE FLOOR!
Storm: Dare's head is making a sickening sound as his flesh is repeatedly SLAMMED into the concrete!
Deal: Cage pulls Dare off the floor and now he whips him HEAD FIRST into a nearby weight rack! Dare hits the ground and now Cage grabs a DUMBBELL and goes to BRAIN Dare with it …. Dare moves and Cage slams the dumbbell into the ground!
Storm: Cage stands up and turns to face Dare …. Dare grabs him and throws Cage HEAD FIRST INTO THE MIRROR BY THE WEIGHT RACK!
Deal: The mirror SHATTERS and shards of broken glass are everywhere! The Saint pulls out his cellphone and takes pictures as he's clearly documenting this so he can get reimbursed by RAGE for the damage!
Storm: Cage stands up and there is a HUGE gash on his head from where it hit the mirror! Blood is pouring down his face and it didn't take long for blood to spill tonight in the Fear Factory!
Deal: Dare picks up a glass shard and SLASHES Cage across the back with it! That opens up a huge gash on his back and Cage howls in pain! He drops to his knees and grabs a glass shard himself. Dare moves in on him and Cage STABS Dare in the foot with the glass shard! Now Dare howls like a wounded animal as these two are SLICING AND STABBING each other like maniacs and we’re barely five minutes into the Fear Factory!
Storm: We knew it would be bloody but I didn’t think the blood would come THIS FAST! These two are out to MAIM each other!
Deal: Cage pulls the glass shard out of Dare’s foot and slashes him across the thigh with it! Cage goes to stand up but Dare grabs a dumbbell and SMASHES Cage in the back with it!
Storm: OUCH! That was right in the spine! I can feel Cage’s pain all the way here in New York! That was VICIOUS!
Deal: Cage drops to his knees and tries to get some distance between himself and Dare who runs up and boots Cage in the ribs! Cage rolls over clutching his stomach in pain and Dare has had the advantage most of the early going!
Storm: Dare looks over at the Saint who looks like he just texted a photo of the broken mirror to RAGE management and yells at him to pay attention! The Saint yells back until either one of them faces their fear he doesn't have shit to do and that he should pay attention to Cage instead of him!
Deal: Dare demands to know how is he supposed to face his fear when he doesn’t know where he’s supposed to face it! The Saint yells back that it will happen when it happens and to stop bitching and start fighting!
Storm: Dare did not like that answer!
Deal: Dare does not like when anyone talks back to him! When you call yourself the Messiah of wrestling you think everyone is beneath you! Dare is still carrying that dumbbell and turns back to face Cage who is slowly getting up. Dare charges at Cage and goes to PUNCH HIM WITH THE DUMBBELL …. CAGE.PICKS UP A BENCH AND USES IT AS A SHIELD TO BLOCK THE PUNCH!
Storm: Dare's hand went into the bench with the weight of the dumbbell behind it! He drops the dumbbell and howls in pain as he might have injured his hand! Dare angrily turns towards Cage who grabs Dare by the head and SLAMS his face on the workout bench!
Deal: Dare is rocked and now Cage leaps up on the workout bench and now leaps towards Dare with a HURRICANRANA! OH MY GOD!
Storm: Great move by Cage as it sent Dare crashing into a nearby treadmill! Cage runs over and STOMPS Dare's head into the treadmill and that didn't sound good!
Deal: Cage now STANDS on Dare’s back while he is face down on the treadmill. Cage looks at the control panel and flips on the power switch ….. THE TREADMILL IS MOVING WHILE CAGE IS STANDING ON DARE’S BACK!
Storm: The treadmill is GRINDING Dare’s face while Cage remains on top of him ….. Cage CRANKS up the speed on the treadmill as it continues to grind Darel’s face! CAGE IS USING THE TREADMILL LIKE A BELT SANDER ON DARE’S FACE!
Deal: Cage continues to turn up the speed on the treadmill as Dare growls in pain! Dare is trying to get out of this and now he rolls his entire body onto the treadmill which shoots him off and causes Cage to go FACE FIRST into the control panel! He lands on the treadmill and is shot off of it like Dare was into a nearby wall!
Storm: Dare sits up and sees his reflection in a nearby mirror and sees his face is BRIGHT RED as Cage tried to take his skin off with the treadmill! There’s a huge cut on Dare’s forehead and blood is coming out of it as both men have already been busted open!
Deal: Dare looks at his wound in the mirror and he is FURIOUS! Cage tried to permanently disfigure him with the treadmill and Dare is not going to let that stand! He pulls Cage up by the throat and CHOKE SLAMS HIM ON THE TREADMILL!
Storm: The treadmill is now DESTROYED and unusable thanks to that Choke Slam and the Saint pulls out his cellphone and makes a call to RAYMOND CUCUMBER?
Saint: HEY CUCUMBER? IT’S THE SAINT! YEAH I KNOW I’M SUPPOSED TO BE REFFING THIS MATCH, BUT HAVE YOU SEEN THE MESS THEY’RE MAKING? THEY’RE TEARING SHIT UP LEFT AND RIGHT AND AT THIS RATE I MIGHT NOT HAVE A HOUSE LEFT WHEN THIS IS OVER! SO THAT FEE YOU HAD TO PAY TCW FOR THEM TO AGREE TO LET ME REF THIS MATCH? IT IS NOW DOUBLE! HEY, YOU KNEW MY SERVICES WOULDN’T BE CHEAP, SO IF YOU WANT ME TO CONTINUE TO STAND BACK WHILE THEY DESTROY MY HOME I JUST GOT BACK, YOU WILL PAY THE TAB AND THANK ME FOR IT! THERE’S NO NEED TO BE LIKE THAT, JUST PAY ME WHAT YOU OWE AND WE’LL BE GOOD! I KNEW YOU’D COME AROUND! PLEASURE DOING BUSINESS WITH YOU!
Deal: Dare overheard the Saint call Cucumber and he isn’t happy about him making calls while he’s reffing his match!
Dare: WHAT THE HELL ARE YOU DOING? WHY ARE YOU CALLING CUCUMBER WHEN YOU’RE SUPPOSED TO BE REFFING MY MATCH! WHAT IS WRONG WITH YOU!
Saint: DON’T YOU WORRY ABOUT WHAT I’M DOING, WORRY ABOUT WHAT YOU SHOULD BE DOING BECAUSE WHAT I DO IS MY BUSINESS, NOT YOURS!
Deal: Dare is LIVID at the Saint and is literally SEETHING as he turns back towards Cage who is trying to get out of the wreckage of the treadmill. He gets to his feet and Dare lifts him up for a SUPLEX INTO THE WALL! That cracked some of the plaster and you can see the look on the Saint’s face as he clearly is going to demand more money from RAGE after this!
Storm: I don’t know how much money they had to offer the Saint AND TCW for him to agree to ref this match, but I’m sure it was a LOT!
Deal: Dare pulls Cage up and tries to whip him into the wall again, but Cage reverses it and sends Dare FACE FIRST into the wall and that causes more damage! The Saint is heard saying off to the side that RAGE is going to go bankrupt paying off all this damage as Cage grabs Dare as he steps away from the wall and drills him with a big right! That knocks Dare towards the gym doors and now Cage uses Dare’s head to SMASH OPEN the doors and boots Dare out into the hallway!
Storm: They’re now free to go anywhere in the Cathedral and there’s no telling what damage they might do! Cage runs over and drives a big elbow into the back of Dare’s head and that knocks him to the floor! Cage runs towards him and hits Dare with a MASSIVE DOUBLE STOMP TO THE BACK!
Deal: Cage rolls Dare over and tries to go for the cover and the Saint has to tell him he needs to face his fear first. Cage asks when is that supposed to happen and the Saint tells Cage it will happen when it happens and he’s tired of answering questions! Cage turns towards Dare who reaches up and GOUGES Cage in the eyes! That slows him down and now Dare grabs Cage and throws him into a nearby elevator!
Storm: The Cathedral has elevators? I didn’t know that! This place is more massive than I thought!
Deal: Dare follows Cage in and tackles Cage against the wall! The elevator door shuts behind them and now it’s just Dare and Cage inside the elevator!
Storm: The Saint is still in the basement and now has to catch up to Dare and Cage! We now get the camera view inside the elevator as Dare is beating down Cage!
Deal: Dare SLAMS Cage’s head against the elevator wall and Cage slumps to the ground! Dare knees him in the face and blood from Cage’s open wound SPLATTERS all over the elevator!
Storm: Some of it got on the elevator camera lens! Damn that went everywhere!
Deal: Dare is BRUTALIZING Cage inside the elevator as being in a confined space with Daniel Dare is not anyplace you want to be, not even one of the toughest men in the wrestling industry in Cage!
Storm: Dare is going off on Cage with rights and lefts and is BERATING Cage as he does! He’s telling Cage he should have never come back to RAGE and he is going to cripple him while his family watches!
Deal: Dare is beating Cage to a pulp inside the elevator and Cage may be OUT! Dare sees Cage is defenseless and now holds up his hand! We all know what that means as Dare goes for the TESTICLE SQUEEZE ….
Storm: What the hell! The lights in the elevator WENT OFF! It’s PITCH BLACK IN THERE!
Deal: What the hell is going on! We can hear Dare screaming to turn the lights back on so he can finish beating down Cage, but we can’t see him …. The elevator lights up again and WHAT IS THAT!
Storm: I don’t know it looks like a video of some abandoned building …. Wait a second, that's RAGE HEADQUARTERS! The windows are boarded up and the doors are chained and padlocked! WHAT THE HELL IS THIS!
Voice: WHAT YOU ARE LOOKING IS ALL THAT’S LEFT OF THE WRESTLING PROMOTION KNOWN AS RAGE! WHAT WAS ONCE A PROUD AND THRIVING COMPANY THAT EMPLOYED THE BEST WRESTLERS IN THE WORLD IS NOW NOTHING, BUT A MEMORY AS THE COMPANY WAS FORCED TO CLOSE IT’S DOORS FOREVER AFTER DANIEL DARE LOST THE RAGE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP TO CAGE!
INTEREST IN THE COMPANY PLUMMETED OVERNIGHT, SUBSCRIPTIONS TO ALL RAGE STREAMING SERVICES WERE CANCELED, TICKET SALES CRASHED, MERCHANDISE DIDN’T SELL AND FANS STOPPED WATCHING ENTIRELY OVERNIGHT!
SHORTLY AFTER, ONE WRESTLING PROMOTION AFTER ANOTHER WAS FORCED TO CLOSE IT’S DOORS FOREVER AS WRESTLING DIED THE NIGHT THE MESSIAH LOST!
Storm: WHAT WAS THAT!
Deal: I don’t know, but that was INSANE! It was some sort of apocalyptic vision of the future of the wrestling industry should Dare lose this match!
Voice: DANIEL DARE HAS FACED HIS FEAR!
Deal: The lights in the elevator come back on and we see Dare balled up in the corner in the fetal position rocking back and forth saying “MAKE IT STOP!” Dare’s fear is that the wrestling industry will be no more if he loses to Cage! He’s now faced it and he can now go for the win!
Storm: The elevator finally reaches the next floor and the doors open. Dare quickly gets off the elevator and turns to curse it out saying it should go back to hell where it belongs! He looks over his shoulder and sees the Saint standing just down the hallway who is waiting impatiently for Dare and Cage to resume fighting.
Saint: CONGRATULATIONS YOU FACED YOUR FEAR! NOW CAN WE TRY TO FINISH THIS MATCH WHILE WE’RE STILL IN 2025?
Dare: YOU WEREN’T ON THE ELEVATOR! HOW THE HELL DID YOU GET UP HERE SO FAST?
Saint: SECRET PASSAGES, THEY’RE ALL OVER THE PLACE, REMEMBER?
Dare: OH YES, THE SECRET PASSAGES! I ALWAYS LOVED THOSE. DID YOU USE THE ONE IN THE SOUTHEAST CORNER?
Saint: OF COURSE I DID. IT’S THE QUICKEST WAY HERE FROM THE BASEMENT.
Dare: I ALWAYS LOVED THAT PASSAGE, MADE MOVING AROUND THIS PLACE SO MUCH EASIER.
Saint: IT’S ONE OF MY FAVORITE THINGS ABOUT THE CATHEDRAL. BY THE WAY YOU MAY WANT TO LOOK OUT.
Dare: LOOK OUT? LOOK OUT FOR WHAT ….
Deal: CAGE EXPLODES OUT OF THE ELEVATOR AND TACKLES DARE INTO A NEARBY TABLE! A vase that was on the table falls off and shatters on the floor!
Cage: OH SHIT! I AM SO SORRY ABOUT THAT!
Saint: DON’T BE! THAT IS A VASE DARE LEFT BEHIND WHEN I KICKED THE SALVATION CHURCH OUT OF HERE! IT’S EXPENSIVE AS HELL BUT IS ALSO AN EYESORE SO YOU DID ME A FAVOR?
Dare: IS THAT MY VASE FROM THE MING DYNASTY FROM CHINA? I WAS WONDERING WHERE I LEFT THAT! IT’S A PRICELESS ANTIQUE!
Saint: NOT ANYMORE!
Dare: CAGE YOU BASTARD! YOU OWE ME A MILLION DOLLARS!
Cage: I THOUGHT YOU SAID IT WAS PRICLESS!
Dare: I JUST PUT A PRICE ON IT AND IT’S A MILLION DOLLARS!
Cage: GOOD LUCK GETTING IT FROM ME!
Deal: Dare explodes into a blind rage and TACKLES Cage to the floor! Dare POUNDS him in the head with a Double Axe Handle, but now Cage MULE KICKS Dare off of him and sends Dare HEAD FIRST down a nearby stairwell! Dare is sprawled out on a landing several steps down and now Cage HURLS himself over the railing and lands on Dare with a SPLASH!
Storm: HOLY SHIT! Cage damn near hurled himself to his death, but fortunately for him he landed on Dare! Blood splattered all over the wall and the Saint is going to have a hell of a time cleaning this up when this match is over!
Deal: You couldn’t pay me enough to help clean up this mess! Cage goes to cover Dare, but quickly stops as he remembers he still hasn’t faced his fear! He pulls Dare up and looks like he is setting him up for the THUNDER CAGE …. Dare blocks it and catches Cage with a HEAD BUTT! That slows Cage down and now Dare lifts Cage up and POWER BOMBS CAGE OFF THE STAIRWAY TO THE FLOOR BELOW!
Storm: Fortunately for Cage there was a table at the bottom of the stairway to break his fall and I say fortunately with a heavy dose of Silverstarian sarcasm because Cage is in a heap!
Deal: I don’t know WHY there would be a table at the bottom of a stairwell, but knowing the Saint he put it there hoping something like this would happen! Dare moves down the stairs as quickly as he can and throws himself on top of Cage for the cover! Now the Saint can count and we get 1 …. 2 …. CAGE KICKS OUT!
Storm: Cage survived that brutal fall from the stairwell to the floor below that sent him through the table, but that is not something you want to try to survive more than once! And Cage has to hope he can face his fear soon because right now he is at a distinct disadvantage in this match!
Deal: Dare wanted that pin, but now he knows he can tee off on Cage and doesn’t have to worry about suffering a pin or being made to tap out as Cage still needs to face his fear. Dare pulls Cage up and heaves him into the Saint’s living room! Cage gets up and Dare sends him HEAD FIRST INTO THE SAINT’S LARGE SCREEN TELEVISION!
Storm: The Saint puts his hand over his eyes and starts shaking his head, muttering to himself why the hell did I agree to this and that Cucumber owes him big time!
Deal: Cage is laid out on the floor and now Dare tries to PUSH THE LARGE SCREEN TELEVISION ON TOP OF CAGE …. CAGE MOVES AND THE TELEVISION CRASHES ON THE FLOOR!
Storm: The Saint throws his hands up and says to himself I know what I’m demanding RAGE buy for me when this is over! Cage is back to his feet and Dare charges at him …. Cage ducks down and FLIPS DARE OVER WITH A BIG BACK BODY DROP THROUGH THE SAINT’S COFFEE TABLE!
Deal: The coffee table EXPLODED as soon as Dare crashed through it and the Saint is looking down at him as Dare lays in the wreckage of the coffee table!
Saint: YOU KNOW WHAT? I HATED THAT DAMN THING! YOU DID ME A FAVOR! BUT YOU STILL OWE ME A NEW TELEVISION!
Cage: PUT IT ON MY TAB!
Deal: Cage sees Dare laying in a heap as he tries to get out of the mess that was once the Saint’s coffee table. Cage goes to move in on him …. THE FLOOR OPENS UP UNDERNEATH CAGE AND HE FALLS INTO IT! WHAT THE HELL WAS THAT!
Storm: A TRAP DOOR! IT WAS A TRAP DOOR! WHAT KIND OF LUNATIC HAS A TRAP DOOR IN THEIR LIVING ROOM!
Deal: YOU KNOW WHOSE HOUSE THEY’RE FIGHTING IN RIGHT?
Storm: OH YEAH THE SAINT’S! I forgot about that for a second.
Deal: I’m sure you did, but let’s focus on the fact that a trap door opened up underneath Cage and sucked him deep into the bowels of the Cathedral! We have NO IDEA where the hell Cage just went to …. Wait, I see him!
Storm: I do too! Cage seems to be in a small room SOMEWHERE in the Cathedral, but we don’t know where that room is!
Deal: Cage looks around trying to find a way out but there doesn’t seem to be an exit …. What the hell, the WALLS ARE CLOSING IN!
Storm: The room is SHRINKING and Cage is trapped with nowhere to go! Cage frantically tries to find a way out …. There’s a video playing on the ceiling above! WHAT IS THIS!
Deal: It’s a video of Cage’s wife Meg and his children Rowan and Liz! They are sitting around a table with an open space for Cage and crying how he left them behind because he cared more about RAGE and beating Daniel Dare than them!
Storm: Cage is locked on this video as now it shows him as a young child after the passing of his sister, talking about how alone he feels without her, and how he became a ghost to his parents as he left them feeling alone as well!
Deal: Now we’re hearing a voice …. It’s the doctor telling him he has a brain tumor and Cage debating treatment for it!
Storm: Now it’s him snapping out of it and saying he will do it after he fights Dare because he refuses to leave the people he cares about alone!
Deal: The voice overs stop and the video shuts off as the walls continue to close in on Cage! He continues to look for a way out, but there is none as the walls are about to FLATTEN HIM ….
Storm: Another trap door opens up underneath and Cage SLIDES out of the room just as the walls were about to close around him!
Deal: Cage looks around, panicked and sweating, trying to make sense of what just happened!
Voice: CAGE HAS FACED HIS FEAR!
Deal: It was his FEAR! CAGE FACED HIS FEAR! Both men have faced their fear and now the Fear Factory is ON!
Storm: Cage exhales a sigh of relief and now tries to navigate his way back to Dare inside the Cathedral!
Deal: Cage is making his way down a hallway of sorts and comes across a door. He kicks it open and goes through where he finds himself standing in front of Dare again! Where the hell did that first trap door take him and how he did end up back here so fast!
Storm: It has to be one of those secret passages the Saint mentioned earlier!
Deal: It has to be because no other explanation makes sense! Both Cage and Dare, bloodied, bruised and still itching to wage war with each have both faced their fears and now the Fear Factory is in full swing!
Storm: The Saint is standing at the end of the hallway watching Cage and Dare stare each other down and he actually looks pleased!
Saint: YOU HAVE BOTH FACED YOUR FEARS NOW THIS IS ANYONE’S MATCH TO WIN! NOW STOP STANDING AROUND AND LET’S DO THIS ALREADY!
Deal: Neither Cage or Dare have to be told twice as just like they did at the start of the match they charge at each other and start beating the hell out of each other! Dare grabs a nearby chair and SMASHES Cage with it! Cage responds by grabbing a painting off the wall and SMASHING IT over Dare’s head!
Storm: They are throwing each other into the wall of the hallway as they continue to batter each other senseless! Dare throws Cage through a door and he ends up in the first floor bathroom! Dare follows him in and throws Cage into the bathtub! He has his hands around Cage’s throat and is CHOKING HIM while Cage claws at his face to break free!
Deal: Dare sees the faucet and turns it on and now water is filling the bathtub! Dare tries to shove Cage’s head under the faucet like he’s trying to WATERBOARD HIM!
Storm: Worse than that I think Dare is trying to DROWN HIM! The tub is filling with water around Cage’s head and Dare has Cage’s head UNDER WATER! DARE IS TRYING TO DROWN CAGE!
Deal: I know this is a no rules match, but I don’t think that includes DROWNING your opponent! Cage is under water trying to fight out but he can’t get his head above water! The Saint has seen enough and is now trying to PULL Dare off of Cage! Dare is REFUSING to let go as he is trying to put Cage away LITERALLY!
Storm: The Saint has his arm around Dare’s neck trying to pull him away from Cage as he says killing your opponent isn’t part of the deal and he’s not going to have someone die in his home!
Deal: The Saint FINALLY pries Dare off of Cage and shoves him back so he can check on him! Cage isn’t moving as his head was under water for a long time! The Saint is checking his pulse and he turns white as a ghost! He says Cage isn’t breathing …. The Saint says Cage is …. He can’t finish his thought ….
Storm: The Saint says Cage is DEAD! Daniel Dare drowned Cage and KILLED HIM!
Deal: NO! NO! This can’t be happening! This has gone too far! It has gone TOO DAMN FAR!
Storm: The Saint looks at Dare who seems totally unbothered by this! He doesn’t care that he just DROWNED CAGE and KILLED HIM!
Deal: The Saint looks up at Dare with pure ANGER in his eyes and begins screaming in his face! He’s screaming that Dare took things too far and now Cage is dead in his bathtub!
Storm: I can’t believe what I’m seeing here! Dare just KILLED CAGE! HE KILLED HIM!
Deal: Cage has been accused of having a death wish in the past, but I don’t think this is what he had in mind! The Saint exits the bathroom saying he needs to call the authorities while Dare looks unconcerned and somewhat PROUD of what he did!
Storm: How can he be proud of THAT! He just killed a man! This is SICK!
Deal: Dare turns his back to the body of Cage and yells at the Saint that he’s not going to help him clean up the body!
Storm: What is wrong with him! That is MESSED UP!
Deal: Dare is now CACKLING HYSTERICALLY as he says this means he wins …. CAGE IS RISING FROM THE BATH TUB! WHAT THE HELL!
Storm: OH MY GOD! CAGE IS A ZOMBIE NOW AND HE’S HUNGRY FOR HUMAN FLESH!
Deal: HE’S NOT A ZOMBIE! HE’S ALSO NOT DEAD! But just like a HORROR MOVIE VILLAIN who won’t stay dead when you thought he was done, I'm going with Jason Voorhees of Friday The 13th when he rises out of Crystal Lake, Cage steps out of the bathtub and now is walking towards Dare!
Storm: Cage looks POSSESSED right now! I’m scared!
Deal: Silence you big baby! Dare still thinks Cage is done for and he has no idea that Cage is ALIVE and on his feet! Dare is still cackling like a hyena to himself as Cage grabs him and spins Dare around to face him!
Storm: Dare’s jaw hits the floor as he can’t believe Cage is alive …. CAGE TACKLES DARE AND BEGINS WHALING ON HIM!
Deal: Dare is trying to cover up but Cage has gone FULLY FERAL as he pummels Dare like a madman! A few minutes ago we thought Cage was DEAD and now he’s beating the shit out of Dare which begs the question was that a RUSE between him and the Saint to fool Dare!
Storm: I don’t know and I doubt either of them will admit to it, but it sure smells that way to me!
Deal: It doesn’t matter now as Cage is PUMMELING Dare! He pulls Dare off the floor and throws him HEAD FIRST INTO THE TOILET! Cage puts Dare’s head on the toilet seat and begins SLAMMING THE LID UP AND DOWN ON IT! He now sticks Dare’s head into the toilet and FLUSHES IT ON HIM! I hope for Dare’s sake that the toilet was empty!
Storm: Cage pulls Dare up and hurls him into the hallway and Dare slams into the wall! Dare bounces back towards Cage who drops him with a FACE SLAM! Cage covers him and gets 1 …. 2 …. DARE KICKS OUT!
Deal: That is Cage’s first attempt at a pinfall after facing his fear, and now it’s all about who can put the other away! Cage grabs Dare by the hair and throws him head first into the kitchen! Dare slams into the dishwasher and Cage runs towards him with a RUNNING KNEE …. DARE MOVES AND CAGE CRASHES INTO THE DISHWASHER!
Storm: Dare opens up the dishwasher while Cage clutches his knee! Dare grabs a plate and SMASHES it over Cage’s head! Cage staggers as Dare grabs a broken piece from the plate he just destroyed and CUTS Cage across the stomach!
Deal: Cage doubles over as that cut deep, now Dare grabs Cage by the leg and places it across the open dishwasher …. DARE SLAMS IT SHUT ON CAGE’S LEG! Cage hits the ground writhing in pain and now Dare picks him up for a DEATH VALLEY DRIVER ON THE KITCHEN COUNTER!
Storm: Cage rolls off to the floor and now Dare covers him! 1 …. 2 …. CAGE KICKS OUT! Dare yells at the Saint saying it was a slow count and the Saint tells Dare maybe if he didn’t move in slow motion he might have gotten the pin!
Deal: Dare is known for trying to intimidate the officials but he isn’t going to intimidate the Saint. That isn’t going to stop him from arguing though and he is making his point known loudly!
Storm: The Saint is making his point just as loudly as these two were MADE to argue with each other!
Deal: The Saint isn’t having it with Dare and says if he wants another round with him they can set a time and place in 2026 but for now he needs to focus on Cage! Dare angrily turns around to face Dare …. CAGE SMASHES HIM OVER THE HEAD WITH A BLENDER!
Storm: Dare DROPS like he was shot as Cage BRAINED him with that blender! Glass is everywhere and I think some of it is wedged in Dare’s skull! Cage moves in, hobbling on one leg and PULLS himself up on the kitchen counter! He stands over Dare and LEAPS OFF FOR AN ELBOW SMASH!
Deal: I don’t know if he leaped off or fell off because his weakened leg couldn’t support his weight! Either way he pulled it off and Cage covers him again! 1 …. 2 …. DARE KICKS OUT!
Storm: Close call for Dare as Cage nearly got him! Dare stands up and Cage drills him with an upper cut! Another one and Dare is reeling! Cage goes to follow up but Dare lashes out with a kick to Cage’s wounded knee and Cage drops like a rock!
Deal: Dare drags Cage towards the dining room pummeling him as he does! Dare picks up Cage and SLAMS Cage on top of the dining room table! Dare climbs up on the dining room table and lifts Cage up for a MESSIANIC PILEDRIVER THROUGH THE DINING ROOM TABLE! HOLY SHIT!
Storm: That table isn’t like the ones you see at a RAGE arena, this a THICK TABLE and dare just obliterated it with Cage’s head!
Deal: Cage is writhing around in pain like a fish out of water, holding his neck which Dare tweaked earlier in the match! Dare now covers Cage and here’s the count! 1 …. 2 …. CAGE KICKS OUT IN TIME!
Storm: Dare can’t believe he didn’t get it! Dare pulls Cage up and prepares for a POWER BOMB …. Cage BACK FLIPS him over and Dare lands on debris from the broken table! Cage now wraps his left arm around Dare’s neck and begins PUMMELING him on the top of his skull with his right!
Deal: Cage is POUNDING those shards of glass from the blender stuck in Dare’s head deeper into his flesh and blood is streaming down his face! Dare reaches back and JAMS his thumb into Cage’s eye and Cage lets go! He stands up and Dare gets back to his feet. Dare moves towards him and Cage quickly responds with a SUPER KICK! It sends Dare’s head into the wall and he hits the floor! Cage covers him and gets 1 …. 2 …. DARE KICKS OUT IN TIME!
Storm: Another close call for Dare, but he’s still alive! Cage can’t believe he didn’t get it and goes to follow up, but Dare catches him with a big right hook! Cage fires back and now they are brawling down the main hallway of the Cathedral!
Deal: The punches are flying fast and furious …. Wait a second there’s that room the Saint was talking about earlier!
Storm: The one he said they are not allowed to enter or bad things would happen?
Deal: That’s the one! It has a big KEEP OUT sign plastered on it and Cage and Dare are fighting right towards it! The Saint is telling them to avoid that room or they will both be sorry, but good luck getting them to listen while they are beating the shit out of each other!
Storm: Cage nails Dare with a big right and that staggers Dare! He fires back and catches Cage in the jaw! That has Cage reeling but he quickly snaps out of it and TACKLES DARE INTO THE DOOR OF THE FORBIDDEN ROOM!
Deal: They literally busted open the door to that room and they both went flying inside! The Saint screams “NOW YOU DID IT!” and follows them inside! The Saint SLAMS the door shut and locks it behind him! He looks at them and yells “YOU DIDN’T LISTEN NOW YOU’RE GOING TO GET IT!
Storm: Who knows what that could mean! I’m looking around the room and I don’t see anything unusual except that it’s poorly lit. I don’t see the big deal ….
Deal: A large television at the end of the room lights up and a video starts to play! What the hell is this!
(Video of horror directors Rob Zombie and Uwe Boll plays on the screen.)
Narrator: TODAY AT THE ACADEMY FOR HORROR MOVIE GREATNESS, WE HONOR VISIONARY DIRECTOR UWE BOLL WITH THIS AWARD FOR LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT IN THE HORROR GENRE!
Cage: NOOOOOOOO! UWE BOLL SUCKS! MAKE IT STOP!
Narrator: WE ALSO HONOR ROB ZOMBIE WITH THE AWARD FOR THE GREATEST REBOOT OF A HORROR MOVIE FOR HIS VISIONARY REMAKE OF HALLOWEEN!
Cage: THIS IS TOO MUCH! TURN IT OFF RIGHT NOW!
Deal: Cage is LOSING HIS MIND as anyone who knows Cage knows he DESPISES Uwe Boll and he wanted to personally track down Rob Zombie and kick his ass for how he BUTCHERED the Halloween remake! Seeing this has to be TORTURE for Cage!
Storm: That video stops and now one starts playing of Daniel Dare dressed like ELVIS at a Karaoke contest …. SINGING?
*Dare on video: MY HEART WILL GO OOOOOOOOOOOONNNNNNNN!
Deal: Dear God it’s a video of Dare singing a CELINE DION SONG! I will never will get this image out of my mind!
Dare: THIS IS SLANDER! THIS IS AI GENERATED SLANDER! MUSIC IS NOISE AND I SURE AS HELL WOULD NEVER SING A CELINE DION SONG! TURN THIS OFF!
Deal: The Saint warned them not to go into this room! This is some sort twisted play on fears they both might have and it appears to be working as the Saint is engaging in EMOTIONAL CRUELTY towards both Cage and Dare!
Storm: They are both sweating profusely as this is clearly some form of torture by the Saint who set this room up just for them!
Deal: I guess he figured if they are going to fight in and destroy his house he is going to find a way to amuse himself in the process ….
(Another video plays and it shows Horror In The High Desert director Dutch Marich.)
Marich: Hi, Horror In The High Desert fans! It’s me, Dutch Marich, and I want to thank you all for enjoying the movies, especially the last one, Majesty. But I recently had an epiphany and realized I HATE making horror movies! So I am announcing I am officially CANCELLING Part Five of the Horror In The High Desert series and going back to my first love, making documentary movies about the greatest Olympic sport of all time …. CURLING!
Cage: NO! DAMN YOU SAINT! THIS ISN’T FUNNY! YOU’VE GONE TOO FAR …. I THINK I’M GOING TO BE SICK!
Deal: Cage is down on all fours DRY HEAVING as the idea of Horror In The High Desert Part Five not being made is too much for him to handle!
Storm: Now ANOTHER video is playing on the television! What else could we see!
Deal: It looks like a government official making a speech? What in the world is going on!
Government official: Today, for the first time in history, the House Of Representatives UNANIMOUSLY voted to make the production, distribution and consumption of pineapple pizza ILLEGAL! The bill immediately went to the Senate where it passed UNANIMOUSLY and then went to the President’s desk where he immediately signed it and then promised that anyone caught violating this federal law will immediately go to prison for LIFE!
Dare: THIS ISN’T FUNNY SAINT! PINEAPPLE PIZZA IS A GIFT FROM THE GODS AND I REFUSE TO LISTEN TO YOU SULLY IT’S GOOD NAME LIKE THIS!
Deal: Dare is HYPERVENTILATING as this video clearly didn’t sit well with him! A light flicks on near Dare and we see a PINEAPPLE PIZZA on a table waiting for him! Dare immediately rushes over to get himself a slice to calm his nerves! He grabs a slice and we hear a BUZZING SOUND …. The pineapple pizza is attached to an ELECTRO SHOCK MACHINE! Dare is being ZAPPED with electricity while he holds the slice but he STILL EATS IT! Damn this man loves his pineapple pizza!
Storm: Even while he’s being shocked with electricity! The Saint has always said enjoying pineapple pizza was a sign of mental illness and he may be on to something!
Deal: Dare finishes the slice and flips off the Saint when he’s done! Neither he or Cage are happy with him right now!
Cage: WHAT THE HELL IS WRONG WITH YOU SAINT! THIS IS TOO MUCH!
Dare: YOU ARE A SICK MAN SAINT! YOU HEAR ME? YOU ARE SICK?
Saint: YOU GUYS WANT SICK? I’LL GIVE YOU SICK!
Deal: The Saint has a box and pulls out what appears to be noise cancelling headphones? Why the hell is the Saint putting on noise cancelling headphones?
Storm: The Saint pulls what appears to be a remote out of his pocket. He points it towards something and clicks a button. MUSIC starts to play …. Oh God Saint you didn’t. PLEASE TELL ME YOU DIDN’T!
Music: I JUST WANT YOU FOR MY OWN …. MORE THAN YOU COULD EVER KNOW …. MAKE MY WISH COME TRUE …. ALL I WANT FOR CHRISTMAS IS YOU!
Deal: DAMN IT HE DID! The Saint is TORTURING Cage and Dare with the most annoying, obnoxious, overplayed holiday song, ALL I WANT FOR CHRISTMAS BY MARIAH CAREY! THIS IS INHUMAN!
Cage: SAINT YOU SON OF A BITCH! THIS IS DEPRAVED EVEN FOR YOU!
Dare: MUSIC IS NOISE AND THIS IS THE NOISIEST NOISE I’VE EVER HEARD! I HATE YOU SAINT!
Saint: WHAT’S THAT? I CAN’T HEAR EITHER OF YOU! DAMN THESE NOISE CANCELLING HEADPHONES WORK GREAT! THEY WERE EXPENSIVE, BUT WORTH EVERY PENNY!
Deal: Cage and Dare are both covering their ears screaming bloody murder and who can blame them as the Saint has piped in Mariah Carey’s GOD AWFUL Christmas song to torture them! This is sick! Twisted! And I think this violates the part in the United States Constitution that outlaws CRUEL AND UNUSUAL PUNISHMENT as NO ONE likes this song!
Storm: Speak for yourself, I think it’s kinda catchy! ALL I WANT FOR CHRISTMAS …. IS YOU!
Deal: YOU NEED HELP! Cage and Dare have their ears covered and are screaming at the Saint to turn the song off and of course the Saint decides to TURN UP THE VOLUME! Cage and Dare now go to the door and are trying to kick it open but the door is LOCKED!
Storm: They are demanding it be open and are kicking at the door trying to break it down! Cage and Dare now both lower their shoulders and BLAST into the door and it opens up! They both go spilling into the hallway and they both look RELIEVED to be out of that room!
Saint: CAGE! DANIEL DARE! YOU HAVE BOTH FACED YOUR FEARS! POORLY! BUT YOU FACED THEM! I HOPE YOU ENJOYED THE SHOW! HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA!
Deal: The Saint is laughing hysterically at what he just put Cage and Dare through and for the first time ever I think Cage and Dare agree with each other as neither of them found this funny! But they don’t have time to worry about that as there is still a match to be won and now the fists start flying AGAIN!
Storm: They are fighting down the hallway and are battering each other against the wall! They have beaten each other half to death this entire time and they still have a lot of fight in them!
Deal: Cage and Dare continue to batter each other and they are making their way towards a GLASS DOOR! Cage and Dare are moving at WARP SPEED as they pummel each other and THEY THROW EACH OTHER THROUGH THE GLASS DOOR! OH MY GOD!
Storm: THAT WAS MESSED UP! These two were already bloody head to toe and now they just sliced each other open even more! There is a pool of blood forming beneath both of them and even more glass stuck in their bodies! How much further are they going to push each other!
Deal: As far as they have to! That’s how far they will push each other! Both men are pushing themselves up and we see they are on the patio that leads to the Cathedral’s backyard! They are now OUTSIDE and will you look at that? IT’S SNOWING! They are outside in the snow and there is a GIANT CHRISTMAS TREE in the back yard with CHRISTMAS GIFTS underneath it!
Storm: And look who’s standing in front of the tree …. It’s SAINTA CLAUS!
Deal: IT IS SAINTA CLAUS! The Saint has put on his Sainta Claus get up and is standing in front of the Christmas tree waving Cage and Dare towards him!
Saint: HO HO HO! MERRY CHRISTMAS TO YOU TWO! Despite the fact you both have turned my house in a war zone and will be paying through the nose to get it fixed, as the official provider of holiday greetings and seasons beatings, as the special referee of this all important match, I decided it was only right that I got each of you a very special CHRISTMAS GIFT! Dare, here is YOURS!
Deal: Sainta Claus hands Dare a box and he quickly opens it up …. EDNA! IT’S EDNA! The barbed wire baseball bat Dare has used on numerous victims over the years!
Saint: Enjoy the gift! If you don't, that's not my problem! Cage, here is YOURS!
Deal: Sainta Claus hands Cage his gift and he opens it up …. It’s a KENDO STICK wrapped with DUCT TAPE AND RAZOR BLADES!
Storm: Both Cage and Dare seem happy with their gifts which goes to show Sainta Claus is WAY BETTER than that fraud Santa Claus! That asshole always forgets the batteries!
Deal: Don’t get me started on that FAKE! But that’s for another day as after beating each other senseless throughout the Cathedral, Cage and Dare are now outside in the back yard, IN THE SNOW, bloodied and bruised with both of them holding a VERY DANGEROUS WEAPON in their hands! The blood pouring out of their numerous wounds is turning the snow beneath their feet bright red and here is a pool of blood around both men!
Saint: What are you two waiting for? You have your gifts, now FUCK EACH OTHER UP ALREADY!
Deal: They don’t need to be told twice as Cage and Dare are now DUELING with their weapons! Dare swings at Cage with Edna but he blocks it away with the Kendo Stick! Cage now swings at Dare who bats it away with Edna! These two are trying to MAIM each other permanently here in the backyard of the Cathedral!
Storm: And the snow is falling harder now! Both men are fighting the blood falling into their eyes and the snow blowing in their face! This match sure has had everything!
Deal: Dare and Cage continue to swing away at each other but are not able to land a shot! Cage takes a wild swing with the Kendo Stick but Dare ducks out of the way! Cage tries to get himself set but his feet slip in the snow and DARE SMASHES CAGE IN THE BACK WITH EDNA!
Storm: Cage HOWLS in agony as the barbed wire digs into his flesh! Dare takes Edna and is now GRINDING IT UP AND DOWN CAGE’S BACK! LOOK AT ALL THAT BLOOD!
Deal: Dare is taking chunks out of Cage’s back with Edna and there is a SICK, TWISTED SMILE ON DARE’S FACE! He is TORTURING CAGE and I THINK HE’S GETTING OFF ON IT!
Storm: Dare derives happiness from the misery of others and this is without question his HAPPY PLACE!
Deal: Cage grabs the Kendo Stick with both hands and takes a desperation swing backwards over his shoulders and gets Dare in the face with it! Cage now pulls the Kendo Stick forward and MY GOD! One of the razor blades got Dare on the side of his face and opened up a HUGE wound!
Storm: Dare recoils in pain and now Cage rushes at him and CROSS CHECKS Dare in the face with the Kendo Stick like a hockey player and Dare goes down! He’s trying to get up but is slipping on the snow and now Cage begins WHALING ON DARE WITH THE KENDO STICK!
Deal: Cage is GOING OFF on Dare and look at Cage’s face! He has gone totally SAVAGE! He may be here physically but mentally he is elsewhere as every facet of what makes Cage who he is and his humanity have taken leave from his mind and has been replaced by a bloodthirsty, ravenous ANIMAL!
Storm: It’s the zombie in him! You know how much he loves those zombie movies! He’s watched so many of them it’s turned him into one!
Deal: You know that’s not possible! Or I don’t think it is! Either way Cage is BATTERING Dare head to toe with that Kendo Stick and is opening a new one each time one of those razor blades makes contact with his flesh!
Storm: Dare tries to sit up and Cage BLASTS HIM OVER THE HEAD! Dare goes down and Cage goes for the cover! 1 …. 2 …. DARE KICKS OUT IN TIME!
Deal: Dare was able to kick out before the Saint counted to three, and did you notice each time the Saint’s hand slapped the snow, BLOOD came shooting up as everywhere these men go there is a pool of blood that follows them!
Storm: I saw that and that is the perfect way to describe this match! A never ending pool of blood! I’m surprised either of these men have any left!
Deal: Cage gets back to his feet and tries to reset as Dare is barely able to stand up! Cage moves towards Dare, Kendo Stick still in tow …. Dare grabs a handful of blood soaked snow and THROWS IT IN CAGE’S EYES! Cage is frantically wiping the snow out of his eyes …. Dare comes up from behind Cage with Edna and is TRYING TO FORCE IT INTO CAGE’S MOUTH!
Storm: Dare has a modified FULL NELSON on Cage and is using it to keep Edna in his mouth! Cage is trying to keep his mouth closed and the barbed wire is SLICING OPEN HIS LIPS!
Deal: Blood is now pouring out of Cage’s mouth and Cage is desperately trying to break out! Cage reaches his hands up and GRABS Edna! The barbed wire is cutting into his hands but he is FORCING Edna away from his mouth! Cage leans forward and now swings his head backwards into Dare’s face! He caught him on the nose and that stuns Dare! He does it again and Dare loses his grip!
Storm: Cage breaks free and turns to face Dare …. Dare raises Edna above his head and BRINGS IT DOWN VIOLENTLY ON CAGE’S HEAD! Cage hits the ground and now the blood is flowing like a river out of his head!
Deal: Dare is standing over Cage with a crazed look in his eyes and I feel like we just witnessed a horrific re-enactment of the scene from The Walking Dead where Negan killed Glen! Only Negan called his weapon Lucille and Dare is WAY MORE EVIL than Negan ever was!
Storm: Cage is down and he isn’t moving as Dare literally split his head open with Edna! A PERVERSE SMILE appears on Dare’s face and now he covers Cage! There is no way Cage kicks out of this!
Deal: The Saint counts and we get 1 …. 2 …. CAGE KICKS OUT! HE KICKED OUT! IT WAS AT THE LAST SECOND BUT DAMN IT HE KICKED OUT!
Storm: HOW! I THOUGHT HE WAS DONE! HOW DID HE KICK OUT!
Deal: Dare is asking himself the same question as he can’t believe Cage survived that! What a scene this is! Two of RAGE’s all time greats, battling it out in the back yard of another all time great, covered head to toe in their own blood as the Chicago snow falls around them!
Storm: The thing is only Dare is on his feet! Cage has next to nothing left and while Dare is beaten down himself, he still has more to give than Cage at this point! It’s going to take a miracle for Cage to pull this off!
Deal: Cage is trying to get to his feet and Dare raises his hand up! That means the TESTICLE SQUEEZE is coming as he wants to end this NOW! Dare charges in for the Testcicle Squeeze …. Cage BLOCKS IT and takes Dare to the ground with an arm bar! He sees the Kendo Stick nearby and places Dare’s hand on it …. CAGE STOMPS DARE’S HAND ON THE KENDO STICK!
Storm: One of the razor blades sliced open Dare’s hand! Cage just cut open his power hand, the one he uses for the Testicle Squeeze and that cut is SICKENING! There is blood everywhere!
Deal: That also snapped the Kendo Stick in half and now Cage’s weapon is useless! But he picks Dare up and delivers a FALCON ARROW on what’s left of it and the razor blades go into Dare’s back! Cage covers him and here’s the count! 1 …. 2 …. DARE KICKS OUT RIGHT BEFORE THREE!
Storm: Now I’m asking HOW DID DARE DO THAT! That would have put away most wrestlers easily!
Deal: Dare isn’t most wrestlers! Neither is Cage! And these men are giving everything they have in this WAR of a match! Cage can’t believe he didn’t get the three count there and seems to be asking himself what is it going to take to defeat Dare!
Storm: You can see his breath in the cold Chicago air as he tries to think of something, anything to put Dare down as nothing has worked so far!
Deal: Cage gets to his feet and again goes to try to put Dare away …. TESTICLE SQUEEZE! DARE HAS THE TESTICLE SQUEEZE ON CAGE! That’s the same hand that got sliced open by the razor blades on the Kendo Stick and blood is pouring out of Dare’s hand as he applies the hold but it seems to be working as Cage is in TORTUROUS PAIN!
Storm: The Saint is standing by Cage to see if he taps out, but Cage is refusing to give in! Dare is screaming at Cage to call it quits while his manhood is intact but Cage will not tap out!
Deal: Normally there would be ring ropes Cage could try to get to but they are fighting outside in the snow so Cage has nothing to turn to except whatever strength he has left! The problem is I don’t think he has much if any left!
Storm: Cage is hanging on, using the strongest part of his body to stay in the fight and that’s his HEART! Cage’s biggest strength throughout his career has always been his heart, but it’s also been his biggest weakness as it has led him to push him further than he should have! This is looking like one of those times!
Deal: The Saint continues to look over Cage to see if he’s going to tap and Cage is still refusing to give in! Dare is squeezing harder and harder and you can only imagine the pain Cage is in right now! Dare is telling the Saint to call the match but Cage screams at him not to even think about it because he’s not done!
Storm: This is PAINFUL to watch! Cage is refusing to give in but he looks to be fading! I think he’s fading!
Deal: HE IS! Cage looks like he is passing out as his eyes are rolling back in his head! He is losing consciousness and now the Saint raises Cage’s hand …. It falls! He raises it a second time and it FALLS AGAIN!
Storm: This isn’t looking good for Cage! One more time and it’s over!
Deal: Dare is screaming at the Saint to raise his hand again! He believes Cage is done and won’t respond! The Saint takes a deep breath and raises Cage’s hand a third time …. IT STAYS UP! CAGE’S HAND STAYS UP! DARE CAN’T BELIEVE IT! THE SAINT CAN’T BELIEVE! THESE FANS IN NEW YORK CAN’T BELIEVE IT! AND I SURE AS HELL CAN’T BELIEVE IT EITHER!
Storm: The fans here in New York City are on their feet cheering for Cage! They want him to keep fighting! They want him to take down Dare!
Fans: CAGE! CAGE! CAGE!
Deal: The sound of the fans chanting for Cage is being piped into the loud speaker system of the Cathedral and they can hear it in the back yard! Cage can hear it and is now pounding his hand on the ground trying to fire himself up as the fans continue to chant louder!
Storm: Cage is trying to WILL himself to overcome the UNGODLY PAIN he is feeling and fight out of the Testicle Squeeze that Dare has shown no signs of letting up on! In fact he’s only putting more pressure on!
Deal: I’ve never seen a more pained expression in my life than the one I see on Cage’s face right now! But I’ve also never seen a look of greater determination either! Cage is trying to force his way to his feet while Dare STILL has the Testicle Squeeze on!
Storm: He’s back on his feet! Cage has somehow forced his way to his feet!
Deal: Cage is back up and now he reaches down to Dare’s hand that has the Testicle Squeeze on and JAMS HIS THUMB INTO THE CUT ON HIS HAND! Remember that’s the hand Cage stomped into the Kendo Stick that got cut open by the razor blades! Now Cage is DIGGING his thumb into that wound and is RIPPING IT OPEN FURTHER!
Storm: Dare is HOWLING IN PAIN and blood is GUSHING out of the wound!
Deal: Cage continues to jam his thumb into the wound and DARE LETS GO! DARE LETS GO OF THE TESTICLE SQUEEZE …. THUNDER CAGE! CAGE GOT HIM WITH THE THUNDER CAGE!
Storm: DARE IS DOWN! HE’S DOWN AND HE ISN’T MOVING!
Deal: CAGE COVERS HIM! 1 …. 2 …. 3! CAGE GOT HIM! HE GOT HIM! CAGE IS THE NEW RAGE WORLD CHAMPION!
**DING**DING**DING**
Stock: LADIES AND GENTLEMEN! THE WINNER OF THE FEAR FACTORY …. AND THE NEW RAGE WORLD CHAMPION …. CAGE!
(Deafening pop from the fans. A video of the fans celebrating the win is projected onto a large screen by the Cathedral’s backyard with chants of CAGE! CAGE! CAGE! erupting again.)
Deal: CAGE HAS DONE IT! Cage has defeated Daniel Dare in what might be the SICKEST and BLOODIEST match I have ever seen but Cage defeats Daniel Dare and is now the NEW RAGE WORLD CHAMPION! HE DID IT!
Storm: What a match! WHAT A MATCH THIS WAS! It had everything you could possibly think of and more! These men threw everything they had at each other and gave us a match for the ages. But in the end Cage prevails and RAGE has a new world champion!
Deal: Dare is sitting in the snow, covered in blood and breathing heavily, taking in the sight of the Saint handing Cage the RAGE World Championship belt and raising his hand in victory!
Storm: Cage looks up at the video showing the fans celebrating back in New York City and raises the belt above his head in acknowledgement! The cheers get even louder as the fans get the ending they were hoping for, Cage is walking out as champion!
Deal: A feud between two of the biggest names in RAGE that has lasted for almost THREE YEARS comes to a head in a match I will never forget for as long as I live. The Saint has pulled out his cellphone and is telling the paramedics to come inside NOW as Dare, clearly in pain, is trying to stand and walk off but is having difficulty doing so while Cage COLLAPSES into the snow as the exhaustion finally overwhelms him!
Storm: Is Cage making SNOW ANGELS or are his arms and legs just moving because of the cold and pain?
Deal: I don’t know, but whatever it is Cage is making a snow angel with his own blood and it’s own way that seems like a fitting end to this match! The paramedics have made it to the back yard and immediately begin working on Cage and Dare as both of these men are going to need serious medical attention after this!
Storm: That’s not all who came out, look who else has joined us!
Deal: It’s the FREAKS ON PARADE! We haven’t seen them in forever! They have come out to the back yard and they have HUGE BOX OF FIRE WORKS! They start lighting them off and we have a Christmas fireworks display to end Year 22! Cage sees the fireworks and says something to the Saint!
Cage: I THOUGHT YOU SAID NOTHING FLAMMABLE!
Saint: I SAID NOTHING FLAMMABLE FOR YOU!
Cage: BASTARD! IT WAS ONE ROOM!
Saint: IT WAS A BIG ROOM!
Deal: The Saint and Cage continue to discuss the flammable items issue as the paramedics continue to work on him as well as Dare. The Freaks are filling the sky with fireworks and this is the perfect way to end 2025 in RAGE! Thank you all for watching Year 22 and we can’t wait to see all of you in 2026! Until then MERRY CHRISTMAS, HAPPY HOLIDAYS AND WE WILL SEE YOU NEXT YEAR!
(The ending credits roll with Cage being loaded onto a stretcher with the RAGE World Championship belt resting on his waist, Dare being wheeled out on a stretcher of his own and the Freaks On Parade continuing to set off fireworks while the Saint looks on.)
[Card]
RAGE Year 22 PPV
Tuesday, December 23rd, 2025
Madison Square Garden - New York, New York
Main Event
RAGE World Championship
-Live from The Saint's Cathedral in Chicago, Illinois on RAGE Vision!
-Fear Factory Match
Special Guest Referee: The Saint
Daniel Dare (champion) vs. Cage
RAGE Bare Knuckles Championship
The Bootslut (champion) w/ Filthy Phil vs. Monster Big Tel
RAGE Scientific Showcase Championship
Doug Devens (champion) w/ Thomas Gordon vs. Nightwalker
RAGE High Stakes Championship
Scott Grayse (champion) vs. Doug Devens w/ Thomas Gordon
RAGE Gauntlet Tag Team Championships
Thee Storm (Lady Giant and Crazy Jenna) (champions) vs. Action Jay Jackson and Gemini w/ Homeless Don
One-on-One Match
-Paid for by Richard Mason
-Live from Saudi Arabia on RAGE Vision!
Steve Hogar vs. Kip Kutler
Loser Leaves RAGE Match
-Handicapped Match
Harvey Adams vs. Sweet FA and Tuppence Banglarron w/ Filthy Phil
Double Jeopardy Prize Steel Cage Match
-Climb the cage - somehow figure out a way to win the briefcase hanging from the rafters to claim the Double Jeopardy prize!
Participants:
Joe Mills
Dana Czech
Monster Big Pat
Monster Big Dave
Monster Big Hamish
Kristian Bane
Harmony Hardin
Sin
Biz MacTavish
Cora
Kristial Ball
Bart the Florida Man
LaPercell Daisy
Dan the Baptist
Lucy
Bobby Bastard
Harold Hartley
Malaboo Dreamstone
Alice Killjoy
Dolly Killjoy
Fifteen
Reginald Van Newton
Shannan Hicks
[Content]
Deal: We are kicking things off here at Year 22 with the Double Jeopardy Cage match! 23 RAGE superstars will be competing inside of this cage to claim the prize that is inside a briefcase that is suspended above the ring! The object is to climb the cage and claim the briefcase and whoever is able to grab it and win the Double Jeopardy prize, it will grant whoever wins it the ability to restart ANY MATCH ONE TIME and there is NO EXPIRATION DATE on this prize!
Storm: That’s a TRUE LEGEND of a prize, almost as good as waking up on Christmas morning and finding Santa Claus left you a Buddy Meyers bath bomb and a super sized box of Corn Flakes under your tree! Neil Puller and his Ricker Fed crap has nothing to do with this!
Deal: Yeah, sure let’s go with that! There is a verifiable WHO’S WHO of RAGE competing in this match. I mean look at all these WORLD CLASS SUPERSTARS competing in this match!
Joe Mills
Dana Czech
Monster Big Pat
Monster Big Dave
Monster Big Hamish
Kristian Bane
Harmony Hardin
Sin
Biz MacTavish
Cora
Kristal Ball
Bart the Florida Man
LaPercell Daisy
Dan the Baptist
Lucy
Bobby Bastard
Harold Hartley
Malaboo Dreamstone
Alice Killjoy
Dolly Killjoy
Fifteen
Reginald Van Newton
Shannan Hicks
Storm: That’s a hell of a list! A total VIP contingent of RAGE AND PRO WRESTLING!
Deal: Every wrestler in RAGE is a VIP of this business! That’s what makes us RAGE!
Stock: LADIES AND BLOODY GENTLEMEN! UP NEXT IS THE DOUBLE BLOODY JEOPARDY CAGE MATCH! THE DOUBLE JEOPARDY PRIZE IS INSIDE A BLOODY BRIEFCASE SUSPENDED FROM THE RAFTERS ABOVE THE RING! THE FIRST PERSON TO CLIMB THE BLOODY CAGE AND GRAB THE BRIEFCASE WILL WIN THE DOUBLE JEOPARDY PRIZE WHICH WILL ALLOW THE HOLDER TO RESTART ONE BLOODY MATCH ANY TIME AT A TIME AND PLACE OF THEIR BLOODY CHOOSING AND THERE IS NO BLOODY EXPIRATION DATE ON THIS PRIZE!
NOW THAT WE GOT THAT OUT OF THE BLOODY WAY LET’S MEET THE BLOODY COMPETITORS!
JOE MILLS
DANA CZECH
MONSTER BIG PAT
MONSTER BIG DAVE
MONSTER BIG HAMISH
KRISTIAN BANE
HARMONY HARDIN
SIN
BIZ MACTAVISH
CORA
KRISTAL BALL
BART THE FLORIDA MAN
LAPERCELL DAISY
DAN THE BAPTIST
LUCY
BOBBY BASTARD
HAROLD HARTLEY
MALABOO DREAMSTONE
ALICE KILLJOY
DOLLY KILLJOY
FIFTEEN
REGINALD VAN NEWTON
AND SHANNAN BLOODY HICKS!
Deal: We are just moments away from this very important match! But now that the wrestlers are inside the cage I notice we are short a few wrestlers as Kristal Ball is nowhere to be found! What is going on with that?
Storm: I don’t know why she wouldn’t be here, but Ball is apparently running late or totally forgot about the match and I doubt she forgot!
Deal: I doubt that too! I also don’t see Harold Hartley either! He was listed as one of the favorites in Las Vegas to win this, but he’s not here either! What is going on?
Storm: Hartley never runs late, I hope nothing happened to him! Same goes for Kristal Ball! What is going on here!?
Deal: That’s two people missing from this match and we have no idea what happened to them! We’ll have to find out later as right now this match is about to start with the 21 wrestlers who did make it to the cage!
**DING**DING**
Deal: Here we go and immediately we have wrestlers going towards the cage wall! Bart the Florida Man makes a quick move to get towards the briefcase, but Monster Big Hamish grabs him off the cage wall and CHOKE SLAMS him to the mat!
Storm: Harmony Hardin is on the top turnbuckle trying to get up the cage but Fifteen comes underneath her and POWER BOMBS Hardin to the mat!
Deal: RVN now runs up and STOMPS Hardin in the head! He calls her a DEFECT for thinking she could claim a prize meant for either him or Fifteen!
Storm: Cora turns and spins. She wipes out both of the Killjoys with a FLYING BODY BLOCK! Cora now turns towards the cage and starts to climb but is quickly cut off by Lucy who grabs her by the shoulder and yanks her back down!
Deal: Lucy tries to climb the cage wall, but Bobby grabs her by the ankle and roughly pulls Lucy off the wall! Lucy angrily shoves him and the former couple are having words with each other, but here comes DTB from behind with a DOUBLE AXE HANDLE to Bobby!
Storm: Monsters Big Dave and Big Pat are slugging it out with Mills and Czech as they all are preventing each other from getting onto the cage! The Double Jeopardy prize is dangling from the rafters waiting for someone to climb up and grab it but that is going to be a tough task for whoever pulls it off!
Deal: Shannan Hicks has LaPecell Daisy above his head and PRESS SLAMS her into the cage! He now flexes his muscles in celebration and screams at everyone in the cage!
Hicks: Y’ALL BETTER GET OUT OF MAHHH WAY BECAUSE IMMA WINNING THIS ONE, DADDY!
Storm: Nice to see Hicks is as confident as ever, but he better pay attention because Bane comes up from behind and THROWS Hicks face first into the cage!
Deal: Malaboo Dreamstone is tied up with Sin and Biz and they are letting each other have it! There will be no teamwork found in this match tonight!
*The action continues for the next several minutes with every wrestler showing out. Mills and Czech show off their legendary teamwork as they take down Big Dave and Big Pat with a combination of a Double Superkick followed by a Double Drop Kick. Big Dave and Big Pat return the favor shortly after that as they threw Mills and Czech over their shoulders, intentionally smashing Mills and Czech into each other before delivering a massive power slam to both.
Fifteen showed off his impressive skills by climbing the cage and leaping off towards Bastard Bobby with a dynamic flying shoulder tackle. Bobby was able to fight back and hit Fifteen with a Fall Away Slam into the cage. Lucy and Dan The Baptist double team Bobby and drop him with a DDT into a Curb Stomp combo, which leads to Bobby getting an unlikely assist from Cora who sends Lucy flying into the cage with an amazing Flying Head Scissors. Bobby got up and dropped DTB with a clothesline, only to find himself swarmed by Fifteen and RVN.
Sin and Biz show off their impressive teamwork against the Killjoys with Filthy Phil cheering them on from the outside. Sin, putting her announcing skills to use during the assault, perfectly narrates the ass kicking Biz and herself lay on the Killjoy’s, throwing the word bloody and some other choice words we will not repeat here at them, clearly enjoying the beating they are delivering. And of course Biz made sure to leave her mark, literally, as she bit both Alice and Dolly on their shoulders, leaving a huge bite mark on them and nearly taking a large chunk of flesh with her.
Hicks and Bane take turns smashing each other’s head into the cage, with Hicks repeatedly asking Bane “DO YOU KNOW WHO YOU’RE MESSING WITH, DADDY?”, a question Bane clearly gets tired of being asked very quickly.
Dreamstone found herself tied up with Bart and LaPercell and that fight proved far more vicious than people expected with all of them hitting what could be considered dirty moves on each other in the process.
There was no shortage of high impact moves as wrestlers such as Mills, DTB, Sin, and Big Hamish all pulling off amazing moves off of the cage well, such as Mills with a Moonsault off the cage onto the Monsters, DTB with an amazing Tornado DDT on Bobby, Sin with a Hurricanrana on Alice and Big Hamish of all people with a massive splash onto Bart the Florida Man who was all over the place during the chaos.
There were several near misses as numerous wrestlers went for the briefcase and failed. Biz came close, Lucy almost got it, RVN made a suicidal leap off of the cage and came within an inch of claiming it, and Big Dave came painfully close before missing it and crashing into several wrestler’s below.
There was no shortage of highlight reel moves, but perhaps the most shocking moment didn’t involve an attempt for the briefcase but something far more controversial involving Cora!
Deal: Cora and Lucy are battling each other tooth and nail as they are bashing each other’s head into the cage! Lucy with a martial arts kick to Cora, who responds with a spinning back fist to Lucy!
Storm: They have really torn into each other! I would love to see them face off in a regular match after this!
Deal: So would I! Lucy with a Knee Strike to Cora, but she quickly follows up with a HEAD BUTT! That knocks Lucy backwards and now Cora starts to climb the cage! She has her eyes on the briefcase as she goes but now Lucy recovers and goes after her! Lucy clocks Cora in the head and drives her head into the cage! Lucy has Cora by the mask and is SMASHING her head into the cage!
Storm: Cora fires her elbow into Lucy’s midsection and that slows her down! Cora now SHOVES Lucy and she is losing her footing! Lucy reaches out for the cage wall to prevent her from falling, but accidentally gets a hold of Cora’s mask and RIPS IT OFF AS SHE FALLS TO THE MAT …. CORA HAS BEEN UNMASKED ….
Deal: IT’S KRISTAL BALL! CORA HAS BEEN KRISTAL BALL UNDER A MASK THIS WHOLE TIME! This explains why we thought Kristal Ball was missing because she was actually disguised as CORA in that mask!
Storm: The fans are SHOCKED as they can’t believe what they just saw! Filthy Phil is FEIGNING surprise like he didn’t know what was going on! He actually yelled at Kristal Ball “WHAT ARE YOU DOING AND WHY ARE YOU WEARING CORA’S MASK!” and I call BULLSHIT!
Deal: I’m also calling BULLSHIT and so is this crowd! They are giving Filthy Phil the business as we just discovered Cora was Kristal Ball in a mask and has been made to pull DOUBLE DUTY by Phil by having her wrestle TWICE at RAGE events and HE’S collecting DOUBLE WAGES for one wrestler!
Storm: The fans are yelling at Filthy Phil and some of them are throwing their empty drink cups and food wrappers at him and are calling him a crook! Filthy Phil is trying to explain himself to the fans at ringside and that is going as poorly as you would expect!
Deal: Filthy Phil is still being pelted with garbage and OH GOD! He just got blasted by a cheese burger from an angry kid in the front row! His jacket is now COVERED with ketchup, mayonnaise, lettuce and onions and now someone takes a container of MUSTARD and SQUIRTS him with it! The fans are not happy with Filthy Phil EXPLOITING poor Kristal Ball and now he is covered in food condiments!
Storm: It serves him right and I hope Kristal Ball is at least getting her share of those wages that Filthy Phil is collecting for himself! What a SCAM ARTIST!
*The fallout from the unmasking of Cora brought a great deal of heat on Filthy Phil as even the wrestlers started calling him out for being greedy and exploiting Cora, prompting the announcers to remark that Filthy Phil is lucky he is outside of the cage while the wrestlers are inside as Filthy Phil would likely be on the receiving end of a serious beating. A few wrestlers even offered to hook Cora up with a good attorney to ensure she gets all the money she’s owed.
As for the match itself, there were several more near misses, including one by DTB who was on the top of the cage and was extremely close to grabbing the briefcase. Bobby climbed up the cage and prevented DTB from grabbing it and was able to hit DTB with the most ring shaking Bastard Bomb of his career on DTB off the cage!
RVN quickly followed Bobby up and delivered a Session Ender off of the cage and Fifteen followed that with a massive splash off of the top rope! All three of them begin working over Bobby and which led to Cora actually “running” in to help Bobby, one of the wrestlers who promised to hook her up with a good attorney, in order to attempt to fight them off.
This led to a massive brawl that saw Sin and Biz getting involved, the Killjoy’s joining in, Harmony Hardin getting involved, Hicks, Bane, Bart, Daisy as well as Monster Big Hamish. Despite Bouts Of Honor being over, it was clear the bad blood between Team Cage and Team Dare still lingered as this brawl took over almost the entire cage. While they all brawled back and forth, this left Mills, Czech, Big Dave and Big Pat alone to battle each other in a match deciding encounter.)
Deal: Big Pat has Czech up and hits him with a CHOKE SLAM! Czech bounces off the mat and Big Pat turns towards Mills who NAILS HIM WITH A SUPER KICK! Big Dave rushes at him and gets a super kick of his own! The Monsters are rocked and now Mills is climbing the cage! He has his eyes on the briefcase and there is no one in his way!
Storm: Mills is climbing the cage as fast as he can but Big Pat and Big Dave are back up and are CLIMBING after him! Mills is almost to the top of the cage, but Big Pat has him by the ankle and is trying to pull him down! Now Big Dave has the other ankle and is doing the same!
Deal: Mills is hanging onto the top of the cage for dear life as both Big Pat and Big Dave are trying to stop him from getting to the briefcase …. HERE COMES CZECH! He’s back up and is climbing the cage towards Mills!
Storm: Czech has gotten between the Monsters and ELBOWS Big Dave in the face! Now he elbows Big Pat! They lose their grip on Mills ankles now Czech climbs up and tells Mills to get on his shoulders!
Deal: Mills nods his head and now he is STANDING on Czech’s shoulders while Czech holds onto the cage! Big Pat and Big Dave once again reach for Mills as he LEAPS off of Czech’s shoulder’s just as Czech takes Big Pat and Big Dave back down to the mat with a DOUBLE CLOTHESLINE … MILLS GRABS THE BRIEFCASE IN MID AIR AND CRASHES TO THE MAT WITH IT! MILLS WINS THE DOUBLE JEOPARDY PRIZE!
**DING**DING**DING**
Stock: LADIES AND GENTLEMEN! THE WINNER OF THE DOUBLE BLOODY JEOPARDY CAGE MATCH AND THE DOUBLE JEOPARDY PRIZE …. JOE MILLS!
(Crowd reacts loudly)
Deal: WOW! WHAT AN ENDING! Joe Mills climbed on the shoulders of his long time partner Dana Czech and made an incredible leap to grab the briefcase to claim victory and the Double Jeopardy prize inside of it! Talk about TEAM WORK!
Storm: Mills is holding up the briefcase in victory and Czech rushes over to congratulate him! Czech is helping Mills to his feet as the rest of the wrestlers clear out of the cage cursing themselves out over the lost opportunity.
Deal: Mills can now restart any match at any time one time with that prize and there is no expiration date so he can use that prize ANY TIME he wants. It can be next week or next year and Mills can plot and plan how to best use it without the burden of a deadline hanging over his head. Talk about a valuable prize!
Storm: We can only guess when and where Mills will use that prize, but whenever and wherever he uses it, you know he is going to make sure he has maximum strategic advantage when he does!
Deal: Mills has been around long enough to know the benefit of such a prize and how to use it to maximum effect. Mills is parading around the cage with the briefcase in celebration as we kick off Year 22 in grand fashion!
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*Stock: The following match is for the RAGE HIGH STAKES BLOODY CHAMPIONSHIP!
(HUGE crowd pop!)
*Stock: Introducing first, from Chicago, weighing in at 254 bloody pounds, he is the reigning RAGE SCIENTIFIC SHOWCASE CHAMPION - DOUG DEVENS!!!
("Ride of the Valkyries" by Wagner plays as Doug Devens makes his way out to boos from the crowd. There is no interaction between Devens and the fans as he makes his way to the ring with his manager, Thomas Gordon.)
*Stock: And now – Ladies and bloody Gents, get ready, because …..
Standing 6’6” and weighing 236 bloody pounds, from Grand Rapids, Michigan
HERE IS…
THE RAGE HIGH STAKES CHAMPION
SCOTT GRAYSE!!!
(Lights go out in the arena, fans give a mixed reaction. The voice of Scott Grayse comes on "Judgement is coming" as "Cult" by Magnolia Park hits and the lights come back on and on the RAGEvision we see the words "C.H.A.O.S" as Grayse hits the curtain and the fans give him more cheers then boos. Scott pulls out Helen, his trusty hammer from inside the front of his pants. Grayse slides in and poses with Helen.)
Daisy: (Makes a surprise cameo appearance, says one line, and then disappears) Oooh, I'd love to see what else Scotty can pull out of his pants!!!
**DING**DING**
Deal: This is one of two matches tonight for Doug Devens. If he's smart, he'll pace himself and resist the temptation to "go mad." The shorter this match is, the more it favors him.
Storm: (Pops a Leucovorin pill to enhance his verbal skills) Indubitably, my dear Vandessa. Thomas Gordon has accompanied Devens to the ring, but Grayse's second-in-command, Kristian Bane, is conspicuous by his absence.
Deal: I noticed that too. And Grayse and Devens-- WHAT THE HELL??? SANTA CLAUS just JUMPED into the ring and SWUNG a GIANT CANDY CANE into both Devens and referee John Ellers!
Storm: Were they on the Naughty List?
Deal: I have no idea. Wait, WHY am I answering this question?!
Storm: I don't think that's the REAL Santa!!!
Deal: (Sarcastically) REALLY???
Storm: I think that's KRISTIAN BANE dressed up as Santa!
Deal: Sherlock Holmes is on the case...
Storm: I prefer to think of myself as Carmen Sandiego.
Deal: Now "Santa" Bane puts Grayse on top of Devens and shakes Ellers out of his stupor.
*Ellers: 1...2...3!
Deal: DEVENS with a shoulder up. "SANTA" can't believe it!
Storm: Now Ellers ORDERS "Santa" to the back or he'll STRIP Grayse of the High Stakes Title and AUTOMATICALLY AWARD IT to Devens.
Deal: DEVENS takes advantage of the distraction with a neckbreaker on Grayse from behind and a cover.
*Ellers: 1...2...
Deal: Grayse kicks out as Bane storms to the back.
Storm: What is Grayse doing now?
Deal: He exits the ring and grabs an iPad from one of his fans in the front row.
Storm: They call themselves the Grayselanders.
Deal: Cute. But what is Grayse doing with that iPad?
Storm: He's entering something into CHATGPT!
Deal: NOW I've seen everything. Grayse is consulting AI to determine his next move.
Storm: Will it help?
Deal: (Ducks out of the way) Grayse JUMPS onto our table and NAILS a SPLIT-LEGGED MOONSAULT from the table to INSIDE THE RING on Devens!
Storm: We've never seen THAT from Grayse before!!!
Deal: (Shrugs) I guess ChatGPT told him to do it. And Grayse with the cover...
*Ellers: 1...2...3!
Deal: Not quite!
Storm: A frustrated Grayse scrambles back to the outside and enters something into ChatGPT again.
Deal: CORKSCREW LEGDROP by Scott Grayse - always a classic - and another cover.
*Ellers: 1...2...3!
Deal: Devens gets his foot on the ropes right before the 3.
Storm: Grayse is pulling out moves we've never seen from him before.
Deal: All thanks to ChatGPT, which he's using again to determine his next step.
Storm: Now Grayse is cackling, like he saw something funny on the ChatGPT prompt, and he has a VICIOUS look in his eyes.
Deal: TESTICLE SQUEEZE by Grayse. He's laughing like a hyena at this tribute-slash-mockery of the man who stopped his title reign at 517 days.
Storm: According to ChatGPT, Devens faced Dare before in the BWFE and actually defeated him. Our current ring announcer, Robert Stock, was Devens' manager. Dare would not be seen again for quite some time.
Deal: Devens is fading fast. Grayse LETS GO, STEPS BACK, and goes for the LIGHTS OUT SUPERKICK!
Storm: But Gordon TRIPS Grayse, GRABS Ellers, and THROWS the iPad to Devens behind Ellers' back!
Deal: Devens CLOCKS Grayse in the head with the iPad! And it malfunctions on contact, with Siri now repeating "DON'T GO MAD!" in a male British voice.
*Ellers: 1...2...3!
**DING**DING**DING**
*Stock: The winner of the match and NEEEEEEEEEEW RAGE HIGH STAKES CHAMPION - DOUG DEVENS!!!
Deal: Devens gets out of there QUICKLY as he now has to concentrate on Nightwalker.
Storm: The fans are booing the result. They're 100% in support of Grayse in this one.
Deal: Be that as it may, Doug Devens now possesses the belt that allows him to trade it in for a shot at any title he wants in RAGE.
Storm: If that is what he wants to do.
Deal: Scott Grayse held the High Stakes Championship for SEVERAL MONTHS and NEVER cashed it in. A missed opportunity to face Daniel Dare one more time? We'll never know. Because Doug Devens now holds the title, and that makes the Church an ESPECIALLY dangerous threat!
~~~
Deal: Once again Dare has his knives out and this time it’s for Harvey Adams.. Not only does Harvey find himself in a Loser Leaves RAGE Match, but he’s facing his daughters!
Storm: Yep, that is pure evil – or genius, depending on which side of the cosmos you’re sitting.
Deal: This must be horrible for ALL the competitors. Either Harvey Adams goes or both of his daughters do!
Storm: And there’s no way Stinker is going to let that happen. He’d sooner put salt on his corn flakes than let two lovely earners like Sweet FA and Tuppy go.
Deal: Yes, He’s already seen his income cut as Cora was revealed to be Kristal Ball! Anyway, enough about him, let’s pass things over to Stock as this one is about to get under way.
Stock: Righto, listen up, you bloody lot! This next bloody match is a “LOSER LEAVES RAGE MATCH”! Too bloody right it is. And just WHICH sod is bloody leaving? Well it’ll be EITHER….
Ladies and bloody gents – especially you gents, RAGE is now proper bloody proud to bring you – with a combined weight of an earth-shattering and totally incredible 235 bloody pounds; it’s T'n'T! - Lucky Tuppy and Tiffany "Sweet FA" Adams - The Sweet T’s!!
To the accompaniment of Neil Diamond - Sweet Caroline (Audio) Tuppy and Tiff (SFA) emerge through the curtain. Both blondes smile excitedly as they wave to the fans. The waves change to arm sways as they lead the fans into chanting the chorus along with the added “so good!” thrown in.
The girls are ‘dressed’ in plunging neckline one pieces which have absolutely no sides to them whatsoever. Sweet FA has pink lightning bolts on hers and Tuppy has blue ones. They both wear white cowboy boots with the same coloured lightning bolts.
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They strut down to the ring blowing kisses to the crowd, pausing occasionally for pictures.
Once in the ring they make a point of shaking the referee’s hand before taking their places in their corner, still smiling.
Stock: Bloody hell! OR!!!…. facing them…. hailing from Pittsburg, PA and weighing in at 285 bloody pounds, he is...HARVEY ADAMS!
("Harder, Faster, Better, Stronger " hits as Adams strolls to the ring like he owns the place….which he pretty much does. He enters the ring and poses as white pyro goes off over his head.)
Deal: And both girls rush over to give their dad a hug!
Storm: They’re probably secreting weapons on him so that he gets disqualified.
Deal: They are NOT! Besides, in those outfits those bimbos couldn’t possibly secrete anything.
Storm: Ah, but...no, that’s a fair point actually.
Deal: Terry Dale is our match official. He’s good to go and calls for the bell.
**DING**DING**
Storm: And …. nothing.
Deal: No, the girls back up and decide that they are going to tag as that’s the fair ‘Super Face Megastar’ thing to do. Harvey though won’t hear of it. He’s telling them to BOTH stay in the ring. Filthy Phil is loudly seconding that, pointing out that there was nothing in the rules about it being a tag match. Nerison has a word with Stock.
Storm: Yeah and Stock says that BOTH girls HAVE TO BE IN THE RING as that’s what Dare intended.
Deal: Tuppy apologises to Dale AND Harvey as she gets back into the ring. There’s STILL no action though.
Storm: And that’s not good enough for these fans OR for Stock. He’s telling them that if they don’t start NOW then all THREE will be LOSERS and kicked out. Adams immediately charges! Running clothesline. That flattens Tiffany. Tuppy darts forward to Spear Harvey, but he bends to catch her around the middle and Suplexes her over ONTO Tiff!
Storm: He ain’t messing around. It makes sense. If the girls AND him were going to be kicked out he may as well fight to save one of them – himself.
Deal: Let’s not forget that Adams only discovered he had a daughter – Tiffany, this year. So they aren’t exactly that close. As to Tuppy, she’s an adopted daughter. On the other hand, both girls are very impressed with Adams and do indeed seems to love him as the father he is. Then again, they aren’t the sharpest tools in the box.
Storm: Now Adams drops to pin BOTH!
Dale: ONE! - TWO!!
Deal: And Stinker has Rakshasa reach in and pull Adams backwards by the ankle! The girls both throw up an arm, but whether they’d have been in time is now academic.
Storm: Now normally Adams would be going off on one about that, but he’s shrugging it off. He stands and waits for both girls to stand. They then do Rock-Paper-Scissors for absolutely no reason that I can determine and Tuppy runs in to attack with a Missile Drop Kick - a REAL one! Harvey is knocked back into the ropes. He rebounds and jumps over Tuppy to charge at Tiff – who turns away to cover her face! NO! It’s a back kick!
Storm: And it catches Harvey square in the balls!
Deal: Harvey doubles and folds to his knees. Tiff turns around – horrified and runs over to apologise.
Storm: She should be attacking him not saying soothing words!
Deal: And that’s exactly what Stinker is telling her. He’s pounding a fist into the other palm and shouting at the two bimbos that this is their livelihoods at stake. And his!
Storm: It’s a fair point.
Deal: And Harvey suddenly strikes to drop Tiff with a jaw-breaker! In comes Tuppy! Running knee to the jaw!
Storm: And Stinker is slapping the apron in relief. Seems his bimbos may have finally woken up. Of course, how long they stay awake is an entirely different matter.
Deal: Adams drops backwards and Sweet FA twines her legs around his head!
Storm: That’s a proper Triangle Hold is that! A REAL submission move! How in the name of Neil “By Gawd” Puller did she do that?
Deal: Not a little ironic that Harvey has been tutoring these girls and now he’s seeing just how much they’ve learnt first hand. Oh, now Tuppy has the other arm and is applying a nasty wrist lock!
Storm: And those HURT!
Deal: Yeah, Harvey is suddenly up against it and try as he might can’t liberate himself. NO! He manages to pull out of Tuppy’s grasp, but she’s straight back on the arm and now seeking to hyper extend the elbow!
Storm: Looks like Harvey decided to teach them the extra painful moves.
Deal: And he’s certainly feeling it. Dale goes to a knee and asks - Does he quit!
Storm: Nope. He’s using his legs to crab around. He may be being throttled and faced with a broken arm, but he still weighs more than both bimbos combined!
Deal: Yes and he’s using that extra muscle to swivel around and – Foot to the ropes!
Storm: He did it!
Deal: Dale calls for the break and the two girls immediately release Harvey.
Storm: Stinker sure liked that – better than ice cold milk on his corn flakes, but NOT the clean break. He’s trying to convince those girls that they need to keep those holds on to the last second. Not sure he’s getting through to them though.
Deal: They’re bimbos. There’s very little chance that he is.
Storm: Yeah. That True Legend Harvey Adams is back up and applauding his girls’ efforts. Huh. Anyone would think that he didn’t want to win.
Deal: Or, it could be mind games: lull the pair into a false sense of security and then strike. With those two, that wouldn’t be difficult at all.
Storm: True. That’s probably it. See? He’s pretending to struggle for breath.
Deal: But they aren’t attacking, despite Stinker’s urgent entreaties. They’re telling him that it wouldn’t be fair and that Super Face Megastars never do stuff that’s unfair. Yeah, that went down real well with Phil.
Storm: But Harv darts forward! He scoops Tuppy up and DUMPS her! Now he rolls her up as Tiff is still arguing with Stinker!
Dale: ONE! - TWO!! -TH’
Deal: Sweet FA! She leaps in to crash into Harvey and break it up!
Storm: And Stinker is wiping the sweat from his brow. That was CLOSE.
Deal: All three roll to their feet. Tiff checks on her ‘sister’ and they are again good to go. Harvey waits in the middle of the ring. Tiff circles one side of him, Tuppy on the other. They both rush in and Harv steps back to neatly direct their heads – TOGETHER!
Storm: Damn fine Double Noggin Knocker there. True Legend standard was that.
Deal: The girls are reeling. Harv trips Tiff. She lands hard on her ass. He then grabs Tuppy. Across his shoulders and -
Storm: Samoan Drop!
Deal: He bridges!
Dale: ONE! - TWO!! -TH’
Deal: Again! Tiff gets in there in time. This time with a Twisting Bodyslam. Okay, she’s really NOT that big and it wasn’t what you’d call an emphatic slam, but it was enough and that’s what matters.
Storm: Hey! Look at that! Tuppy just slid to the side and grabbed one of Harv’s legs!
Deal: Tiff grabs the other! They peel them back over his head. They have him pinned!
Storm: Schoolboyed!
Dale: ONE! - TWO!! -THR’
Deal: Kick out!! Harvey powers out of that scattering both girls.
Storm: Yeah, and Stinker again slaps the apron in frustration, but that was close AND actual teamwork; not True Legend teamwork, but teamwork nonetheless.
Deal: Everyone is back on their feet. Adams is now smiling. He takes up a sideways, defensive stance and beckons his daughters to him. Tiff rushes in and jumps! Missile Drop Kick!
Storm: Misses! Adams was NEVER gonna get caught by that.
Deal: No, but as he twists aside Tuppy slides in to upend him!
Storm: That was just plain sneaky.
Deal: But Adams drops on top of her and still smiling pins her arms to the mat! She’s pinned!
Dale: ONE! -
Storm: See that? True Legend skill, is that.
Dale: TWO!! -
Storm: No way is she shifting Harvey. He’s twice her weight, vastly experienced and has ALL the True Legend skills. She’s toast.
Dale: THR’
Deal: Tiff! Sweet FA slams into him, grabs his head and rolls over to drag him off Tuppy- who immediately pops back up. Harvey rolls with the impact and flings Tiff into the ropes, He rises to a knee ready to follow up, but Tuppy connects with a lariat!
Storm: Yeah, she’s a sneaky one alright….for a bimbo.
Deal: Adams pitches forward. Tiff just manages to spread her legs wide so that Harvey misses them and his head hits the deck instead. Tiff scoots forward to sit on the back of his head!
Storm: She’ll never get a pin like that, but the fans don’t care. Those outfits are totally thong backed.
Deal: Hold on, Tuppy is trying to fold Adams’ legs. She is! She pulls his legs up then bends them at the knees to pass the feet to Tiff, who tucks them under her arms! Just LOOK at Adams’ bent back now!
Storm: A submission? They’re actually going for a submission?
Deal: Looks that way as Tuppy now sits, her back pressed against Adams’ thighs so her can’t kick out! And his back is being folded in half! Okay, look, those bimbos are pole dancers. Their backs fold like paper, but Harvey’s? Not so much. That looks seriously painful.
Storm: Yeah, positively unnatural! Come on, Harv, you’ve made your girls look good. There’s no need to drag things out any longer; so kick out already!
Deal: Dale is right there. He kneels to check on Harvey. Does he quit?
Storm: And end his career? Are you from Barsoom? No, if anyone is going to quit it’s one of those bimbos. Seriously RAGE doesn’t need so many bimbos. We could lose those two and not even notice. Harvey Adams? He’s a True Legend! You don’t go around losing True Legends. That’s not just careless, that’s unforgivable!
Deal: Don’t panic. Yet. Harvey isn’t tapping.
Storm: I knew he wouldn’t.
Deal: But he’s not breaking free either, but how can he?
Storm: With True Legend power! That’s how.
Deal: Stinker is yelling at Tuppy to brace harder and push against Harvey’s knees. At the same time he demands that Tiff lean back.
Storm: That’s a LOT of instruction for those two. They’ll never be able to -
Deal: HE TAPS! HARVEY ADAMS TAPS OUT!!!
Storm: NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!
**DING**DING**DING**
Stock: Ladies and bloody Gents, you WINNERS and NOT leaving RAGE – The SWEET T’s – Tiffany “Sweet FA” Adams and Tuppence “Tuppy” Banglarron-Adams! Which bloody means ….HARVEY ADAMS IS THE BLOODY LOSER AND MUST LEAVE RAGE!!!
Deal: The fans are in shock.
Storm: I’M in shock, never mind them!
Deal: Daniel Dare must be cackling his socks off right now. Harvey Adams is OUT of Rage and at the hands of his own daughters! They quickly release that savage pin and groaning Harvey rolls to his left. Both girls kneel there, looking at him in shock, while outside the ring Filthy Phil punches the air in delight. Harvey tests his back and then slowly stands.
Fans: HAR-VEY! HAR-VEY! HAR-VEY! HAR-VEY!
Deal: Now tears rolling down their faces, Tiff and Tuppy rush forward to embrace him. He in turn hugs them. There’s no animosity, no recriminations, no argument. Harvey then leans over each in turn to kiss the top of their head and then peels them off him so he can RAISE THEIR ARMS! Harvey Adams is PROUD of his daughters.
Storm: Hold on, common sense is prevailing. He’s calling for a mic. It’s always wise to hear a True Legend speak. So here’s where we get the killer twist. You just KNOW that Adams always has a killer twist in store.
Adams: Thank you. Thank you all. It’s been FUN. It’s been WILD. It’s been MEMORABLE.
Fans: HAR-VEY! HAR-VEY! HAR-VEY! HAR-VEY!
Adams: It was GOOD. BUT, but it’s time for me to move on AND….
Fans: HAR-VEY! HAR-VEY! HAR-VEY! HAR-VEY!
Adams: I can do so happily knowing that RAGE has a positive future. It does, because you are LOOKING AT THAT FUTURE! My daughters; Tiffany and Tuppence. Let me tell you – no father could be prouder. HERE! Here is future!!
Deal: Harvey raises the hands of his daughters in victory!
Fans: A-DAMS! A-DAMS! A-DAMS! A-DAMS!
Deal: Now all three Adams are smiling. Both girls reach up on tip toes to kiss their father’s cheek.
Storm: Damn it. It’s so emotional – reminds me of the Silverstar family reunion.
Deal: We’ve just witnessed the end of an era and possibly the dawning of a new one. An impressive performance – In a handicap match it has to be remembered, but still – perhaps this IS an indicator of things to come. As to Harvey Adams, we wish him every success and happiness in whatever he decides to do next.
Storm: Too right! True Legends never die. Just ask Buddy Meyers.
Deal: And now it’s time to turn the dial, all the way to BRUTAL. Yes. It’s Bare Knuckles time.
Storm: Bring it on! Who doesn’t love some extreme violence with their corn flakes?
Stock: And NOW! Ladies and bloody Gents, it’s time for some serious bloody carnage as we put the RAGE Bare Knuckles Championship on the bloody line! Your challenger…..MONSTER BIG BLOODY TEL!!!
(Monster by Automatic plays as the fans start booing with Monster Big Tel walking to the ring with a purpose.)
Stock: And here is your reigning bloody champion…. for those of you of a delicate disposition, for those with a weak bloody heart and any children watching – look away NOW, because - Standing 5’10” in her stripper bloody heels and weighing in at 115 pounds – Here is – THE BOOTSLUT!
My Mind Still Speaks by Misery Loves Company hits and the curtain parts. Vile pulls out a large, wheeled suitcase. She stands it vertically in the middle of the ramp and then unzips it. The Bootslut crawls out. She pulls from the case a plastic bottle of cola. She shakes it frantically in time with the music, then opens it spraying the crowd who jeer and boo. Uncaring, The Bootslut rubs the beer bottle lasciviously against her pussy before raising it to her mouth to vulgarly lick the bottle and drink what remains. She then retrieves a pile of brown paper bags. To the massive boos of the crowd she struts down to the ring passing out bags to the ‘ugly’ fans so that they can put them on their hideous faces. She spits out the cola in a wild spray at the first fan to complain. Laughing, she moves on only to pause halfway to thrust her tits at some unsuspecting fan. She insults his manhood, hands him the last bag and then turns away to a chant of “ZIP IT!” from the crowd.
In entering the ring The Bootslut makes a point of sliding back and forth along the middle rope so that it rubs against her pussy before stepping in to grind her exposed ass against the turnbuckle. After which she strides over to the ref and grabs their groin only to quickly release the hold laughing at the ‘nothing’ that was there. Finally she takes to her corner.
Deal: As charming and sophisticated as ever.
Storm: I think she may be part fish.
Deal: I dread to ask….why?
Storm: They don’t wear clothes either.
Deal: Right. But there’s no escaping the fact that The Bootslut IS to all intents and purposes, naked. The few strategically places pieces of electrical tape that she’s “wearing” hardly qualify as clothing.
Storm: But she is wearing a hood!
Deal: Yeah, that can be zipped shut. Not the smartest choice. You have to believe that Stinker had a hand in all that.
Storm: OR – she really IS a slut: one that doesn’t eat all her corn flakes. They’re the worst.
Deal: Tom Nerison is our referee and he doesn’t look at all impressed with the Bootslut’s antics so far. Something tells me she’s going to need a LOT of antics tonight as Big Tel measures 6’1” and weighs in at a formidable 330 pounds. That’s almost three times the muscle that she has! Plus, while she is technically only giving away 3” in height, that’s only due to those ridiculously tall spiked heels. Without them, I guess she’d be about 5’4”. So no way does she have his reach. Still, she is totally ruthless, so if I were Tel, I wouldn’t underestimate her.
**DING**DING**
Deal: There’s the bell and Big Tell immediately charges. It’s a Running Clothesline that -
Storm: Misses! She ducked and rolled.
Deal: Luckily for her or this would have been a VERY short fight. Now Tel wastes no time. He spins around, growls at the naked girl and barrels forward once again.
Storm: He jumps, twists and -
Deal: Senton Bomb! NO! She again rolls aside.
Storm: Well, she sure ain’t running; not in them boots.
Deal: Tel picks himself up. His mood is NOT improving. He takes a more measured approach now, stalking her, using those long arms to full effect, seeking to cut off any escape. And she rolls FORWARDS! Forwards to slam a foot into his balls! And just listen to this place. The sound of groaning fills it.
Storm: Everyone felt that! Except Stinker – he’s cheering like crazy.
Deal: And not the Bootslut. Tel doubles. She rolls back and kicks straight up! A dagger-like heel stabs across his cheek!
Storm: He’s cut and it’s a nasty one!
Deal: Tel staggers back still doubled in pain from that savage kick to the vitals. The Bootslut stands, saunters forward and rolls her head around. That thick braid whirls around and – with a flick of the head she slams that weight at the end into the side of his head!
Storm: Right on the temple!
Deal: Tel stumbles. He drops to a knee. His arms flail to the side. I don’t think he even knows where he is right now, but a hand finds the ropes and he pulls himself towards them. The Bootslut calmly follows. She steps, spins and a Spinning kick rakes across his chest!
Storm: Those heels are pure evil! She cut him AGAIN! Yeah, much to Stinker’s delight.
Deal: Yes, Tel now has a long line seeping blood right across his chest. And she’s not finished! She spins again to – NO! It was a fake. Tel buys it bringing up both arms to block, but instead she stamps down! That spike heel goes right THROUGH the toe of his boot!
Storm: Let’s hope he’s part Dalgurnian and only has 3 toes, otherwise he just lost some.
Deal: Tel hops back. The Bootslut strikes again – Bellringer. Tel is stunned! She slides out between the ropes to walk along the apron. She slaps her bare ass and flicks off the fans before taking up position directly behind Big Tel at the corner and …
Storm: Tag Rope! She’s looped the tag rope around his neck!
Deal: And is now doing her absolute damnedest to strangle him! Tel is quickly turning red.
Storm: And not because he’s mad – which he probably is.
Deal: Tel is trying to pull the cord free, but she has it so tight that he simply cannot get his meaty fingers under it! He’s waning! He’s sinking down! Can she have totally DOMINATED and HUMILIATED Big Tel so quickly?
Storm: Sure looks that way to me. What was that you said underestimating? Every inter-galactic space pirate knows that you NEVER underestimate a naked girl with a hood on. It’s just not done.
Deal: I’ll just take your word for it.
Storm: You should!
Deal: Tel is dropping right down. He’s now sitting on the bottom rope and that seems to be the only thing that’s keeping upright. Well, that and the cord that’s cutting so deeply into his neck. Nerison raises an arm. It drops!
Storm: Probably because he’s stopped breathing. That’ll do it most times.
Deal: Again Nerison raises an arm – the other. And that….
Storm: Falls! He is DONE! TOAST! FINISHED! Let this be a lesson to the entire roster; no one messes with a naked girl that wears a hood!
Deal: I can’t believe it. Of all the ways I thought that this match would play out, this most assuredly, wasn’t one of them.
Storm: That’s because you didn’t consult me beforehand.
Deal: And now Nerison tries the arm one more time. If this falls, so will Big Tel. The Bootslut will release the cord and he’ll fall to lie there for the inevitable 10 count. He lifts the arm – AND IT SHOOTS UP AND BACK. He grabs Boots’ braid and drags her over the ropes! He slams her down onto the mat in front of him and then stamps down on her tits!
Storm: BIG target, and luckily he used his good foot.
Deal: Boots bounces, cringes and rolls away covering her breasts as Tel slumps back. That took everything he had and now he’s gulping in great lungfuls of air. You have to wonder if he regrets his choice now. Tel finished sixth in BOH and that permitted him to make a choice. He elected to face The Bootslut for the Bare Knuckles belt.
Storm: He should have taken that Double Jeopardy prize instead. At least then he’d still have all his toes.
Deal: The Bootslut gets up and asks Nerison to check her tits! He looks very uncertain. She presses herself against him and – SHOVES HIM - backwards into Tel!
Storm: No Disqualifications in Bare Knuckles, as Buddy Meyers always said.
Deal: As Tel pushes Nerison aside The Bootslut grabs the top rope and JUMPS to send both feet into Tel’s head!
Storm: He’ll be BLIND!
Deal: NO! Tel JUST squirms aside and then lunges to grab her by the throat. He pulls her in to – NO!! She knees him in the balls. Tel groans, but STILL somehow grabs HER groin to LIFT HER! Over the ropes he dumps her!
Storm: To bounce down off the apron. Lucky those big tits broke her fall.
Deal: Now Big Tel permits himself a grimace of pain. Two deep breaths and he’s good to go. Damn, that is one tough man. He’s completely ignoring all those cuts and bruises.
Storm: But he IS limping. Losing toes tends to do that though.
Deal: Now Boots gets back to her high heeled feet, but Tel drops down and snatches up a chair! She sees that and pulls an axe handle out from under the ring! Tel limps around. She can’t ruin; so even that pace is enough to catch her. Now he draws back, swings and -
Storm: BLAM!
Deal: She met the chair with the axe handle! It dented the chair! Oh, but Tel quickly reverses and slams the dented chair into her shoulder sending her crashing into the apron! She immediately pushes away from the apron – and gets clobbered across the back of the head! Down she goes.
Storm: Yeah, but only to all fours. She’s tough too.
Deal: Tel boots her in the ribs. That sends her almost UNDER the apron. She twists though and hammers the end of the axe handle down onto his injured foot! More blood spurts out! Tel howls in pain and hops back. Boots pulls herself fully out from the apron curtain and advances on Tel. She brings the handle back for a home run hit and – SWINGS!
Storm: BLAMMO!! That’s bigger than a BLAM, just in case you were wondering.
Deal: Tel met that swing with one of his own and it sends her axe handle spinning away. And the chair BREAKS! Tel casts it aside and limps forward to grab her by that braid. He hammers her head into the top of the barrier! She falls back – stunned. Tel SPITS on her – to cheers form the crowd. Seems they have a favorite and it’s not her.
Storm: Well, she is naked AND wearing a hood. That’s always a No-No.
Deal: Tel limps off – off to pull a table from under the ring. He slides it into the ring and it’s followed by a chair! The fans are getting real loud now, but LOOK! The Bootslut is back up and pulls a large bag from under the ring – a bag of -
Storm: Nails! Just look, some of them are poking through the bag!
Deal: Boots clambers back into the ring, bag in hand. Tel follows – with a bicycle chain in hand!
Storm: Nasty!
Deal: Very. The two unflinchingly head to the centre of the ring. Tel swings the chain!
Storm: Ducked!
Deal: Now she swings the bag! Tel sways back and the weight of the bag spins her around. It must be really difficult trying to keep your balance wearing heels like those.
Storm: And Tel whips her ass!
Deal: Blood flies! She spins around to again swing the bag- right into the side of Tel’s face!
Storm: What face???? She ripped most of it away!
Deal: The left side of Tel’s face is just a mask of blood now. You can see bits of flesh hanging off! And Tel slowly turns back to LASH her across the tits!
Storm: In fairness she was thrusting them in his direction.
Deal: They’re cut! More blood sprays around. And Tel swings again ripping a line across her stomach! A fourth! He pulls back for another, fourth strike that – NO!! She snaps out a kick! That stabs the knee! Tel’s leg buckles and he falls into -
Storm: - The bag of nails! She’s picking him apart – first the foot, now the knee! Hey, and Stinker is loving this.
Deal: And she’s paying a heavy price for it, but she determinedly swings that bag AGAIN – NO! Tel catches it! He shoves it forward into her face! I hope for her sake that the hood protected her. Oh, but Tel rips the bag out of her hands and tosses it aside. Now he wraps the bike chain around his fist and PUNCHES her in the side of the head! She’s down!
Storm: Just a lot. But hey! Look, she’s pushing back up.
Deal: And Tel grabs her head and slams his good knee into the side of it. That drops her! Nerison steps in for the count.
Nerison: 1 – 2 – 3
Storm: Well, Tel ain’t waiting around. He’s real busy setting up that table.
Nerison: 4 – 5 – 6
Deal: And not just that. He’s emptied the contents of that bag all over it!
Storm: Wow. Not just nails. There are tacks, screws, bolts, screwdrivers and ...is that a trowel?
Deal: It is. No wonder that bag did so much damage to Tel.
Nerison: 7 – 8 -
Deal: And she’s up! Boots shakes her head and snatches up the chair that Tel had pushed in. Tel turns from admiring his work.
Storm: It IS good work.
Deal: And gets to eat chair! Down he goes and she hammers away at his head – again and again! Now she pushes the end of the chair into his throat and LEANS on it. She’s standing ON him and those heels are really digging in!
Storm: She almost strangled him last time. Looks like she’s out to finish the job here.
Deal: Again Tel is turning all shades of red and purple and – oh! He reaches up to grab her by the tits and twists both savagely!
Storm: That’s her fault for having them almost in his face.
Deal: Tel continues to crush and twist. She shouts out in pain. She raises a foot to stamp down on his – NO! Tel twists to throw her sideways across the ring. He rolls over gagging and coughing. Boots meanwhile rolls onto her knees and then slowly straightens. Those boobs of hers sure have taken a battering tonight. But Tel is still struggling for breath. She approaches. Spin Kick! That pointed toe stabs into the side of his head. He drops and she….oh no.
Storm: She is sitting on his face!
Deal: With her legs trapping his arms. Looks like she doesn’t a repetition of what just happened. Tel is thrashing, trying to get free, but she leans right over his head giving him no ready target. Still Tel tries. He – ROLLS! Tel rolls her over, but she’s like a limpet, refusing to let go! Tel rolls again and – stops. He’s out of breath! She may have done it here. Slowly she releases and |Nerison starts to count.
Nerison: 1 – 2 – 3
Storm: What a way to go. I’m betting Big Tel never expected this.
Nerison: 4 – 5 – 6
Deal: I doubt it. But look, his breathing has been relentlessly targeted all fight. He’s a big man that needs a LOT of oxygen and The Bootslut has repeatedly restricted that.
Nerison: 7 – 8 – 9
Deal: What a match and what a finish. The Bootslut retains in remarkable fashion to –
Nerison: TE’-
Deal: NO! Tel throws an arm up! Boots can’t believe it. She telling Nerison that – well, I won’t repeat her words. Let’s just say she’s questioning his ability to count.
Storm: Well, it WAS real close.
Deal: She’s livid about this and is letting Nerison know it. And Tel! He fires a forearm up between her legs, lifting her off her feet! As she lands he pulls her in – Backbreaker! He turns her over for a Gut Buster! He staggers back, gathering more air, more energy. Boots slowly peels herself up off the mat.
Storm: She’s still in better shape than him.
Deal: Tel swings his good foot! A boot under the jaw sends her spinning back across the ring! Now he limps over to grab her. He pulls her in and – NO! Eye rake! Now she slithers behind him to loop her long braid around his neck!
Storm: More choking! Hey, it’s a tactic that’s definitely paid off. No way can Big Tel survive another throttling.
Deal: I think that you’re right and so does Tel. He’s frantically back-pedalling, even with that bad foot. He crushes her into a corner, pulls out and backs in sharply – and again! Still she clings on.
Storm: Four! FIVE! SIX!!! that did it.
Deal: Bi Tel stumbles forward again struggling for air and just LOOK at all the marks around his blood stained neck! It looks like he’s been HUNG – repeatedly! But those crushing body blocks seem to have winded The Bootslut too. It looks like a matter of who recovers the fastest.
Storm: She’s up!
Deal: He’s up! Boots steps in and swing a boot at his balls! CAUGHT! Tel catches it and pulls her in for a short arm clothesline – using the leg. Boots almost falls, but Tel pulls her back in. Head Butt! Blood sprays but Tel doesn’t care. Now he – CHOKESLAMS her! He stamps on her gut and then pulls her up and over with an Arm Drag!
Storm: That’ll leave a stain for sure.
Deal: Tel seems to be working on pure adrenaline right now. Honestly, I’m not sure how he’s still standing and The Bootslut just keeps getting back up, no matter what he does to her. OH! Tel slumps. He drops to a knee. Looks like that adrenaline just evaporated. Boots senses her chance. Pulls herself up and starts to roll her head. Just look at that weight spinning around. That is going to do some serious damage when it hits!
Storm: Yeah, that thing is EVIL.
Deal: In she steps to – CHAIR! Tel snatches the chair up and SWINGS it! To smash her in the head! She drops. Tel crawls over and … damn.
Storm: Wow.
Deal: He just closed the zips! Now The Bootslut can’t effectively speak and certainly can’t see!
Crowd: ZIP IT! ZIP IT! ~clap-clap-clap~ ZIP IT! ZIP IT! ~clap-clap-clap~
Storm: Well, in my expert opinion I’d have to say that that is going to make matters harder for her.
Deal: Tel links his hands high overhead and slams them down onto her battered and bleeding chest!
Storm: He may have broken some ribs there!
Deal: Now Tel stands. He pulls her up and – POWERBOMB! Boots doesn’t know where she is right now. She fumbling,. Trying to find the zipper and Tel is immediately back at her. Up she goes – Hesitation Suplex!
Storm: Straight through the table – tacks, nails, screws, bolts and those other tools! Stuff flies all over!
Deal: And he follows that with a big chair shot to the head! And he’s not finished! He lifts her up and just LOOK at all that stuff embedded into her flesh! Monster Lock straight back down onto the chair, the nails and ruined table! He stamps HARD on her head! Now he staggers bent – totally spent. He drops to a knee as Nerison counts.
Nerison: 1 – 2 – 3
Storm: Hmm… looks to me like she’s definitely not moving. Of course she could be playing possum. Apparently naked women in hoods do that a lot. That’s what Neil Puller says.
Nerison: 4 – 5 – 6
Deal: Those were brutal, savage hits. I don’t see how anyone could survive those.
Nerison: 7 – 8 – 9
Deal: And let’s not forget that she’s still effectively blindfolded, but Stinker is telling her to “stop bloody messin’ about and get back up”.
Deal: Lots of sympathy there then.
Nerison: TEN!!!!
**DING**DING**DING**
Stock: Ladies and bloody Gents, your bloody WINNER and NEW RAGE BARE KNUCKLES CHAMPION!! - MONSTER BIG BLOODY TEL!!!!
Deal: A popular winner. He seems to have a gift for ending Bare Knuckles reigns. I believe he did the same to Nightwalker.
Storm: Yep, that’s what Neil Puller said too.
Deal: Tel holds up the belt and takes in the cheers of the crowd. Oh, but as he turns the knee buckles and he winces. He looks down on the battered and bloody form of the Bootslut – who is just starting to move again. She rolls onto her knees and HE BATTERS HER WITH THE BELT!
Storm: And she’s down again!
Deal: Now Tel angrily pries that weight from her hair, holds it in his hand to – close the hand into a fist and punch her in the jaw!
Storm: Yeah see how much she likes it!
Deal: And now he peels her backwards to get a better hold of – THE HOOD! Big Tel is looking to unmask The Bootslut!
Storm: Quite right too! I told you – I told you: never trust a naked lady in a hood.
Deal: Stinker is telling his Security team to step in and stop him, but they are rather spread out and not currently close to the ring. Getting that hood off is proving REALLY difficult – so Tel uses …. TIN SNIPS! He’s cut through the tube at the top that holds her hair and then peels the whole thing down!
Storm: Huh. That can’t be right.
Deal: WHAT!? It’s Kristal Ball! I don’t believe it. Stinker has used that girl under her own name and then masked her to ALSO COMPETE as La Reina Corazon – aka Cora AND as The Bootslut! This has the fans VERY upset! They’d been CHEERING for Kristal and Cora and HATING The Bootslut – only to find - IT’S THE SAME PERSON!
Storm: Wild. Stinker claims THREE salaries for the same girl.
Deal: No wonder we never saw all three at the same time! Not that Big Tel cares. He pulls her up by that braid to show the fans exactly who it is and what happens to people who get in his way! Now he drops her like so much dirty laundry and limps out of the ring.
Storm: By GAWD! As Neil puller would say.
Deal: Year 22 is certainly not short on shocks and surprises and I’m sure that there are even more to come.
Storm: And they’ll probably be coming once the trash is cleared out of the ring.
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DEAL: Fans it is now time for the RAGE Gauntlet Tag Title Match as we see history-making champions Thee Storm, the duo of Lady Giant and Crazy Jenna taking on the team of “Action” Jay Jackson and Gemini, who find themselves challenging thanks to their placing in the Bouts of Honor.
STORM: While both teams might be loved by the crowd, it’ll be up to one to show that killer instinct to leave with the titles.
DEAL: Let’s go to the ring for our introductions!
*STOCK: This bloody match is scheduled for one bloody fall and is for the bloody RAGE Gauntlet Tag Titles! Introducing the challengers, they are the team of “ACTION” JAY JACKSON AND GEMINI!!!
(The fans erupt into cheers as Back In The Game by Airbourne begins to play while the numbers 1, 2, 5, 10, 100, 1000 and higher appear on a rolling counter that increases in speed the higher the numbers get. Eventually the numbers stop counting and the counter explodes on the RAGE-Vision replaced by the words WELCOME TO THE BUDDY LIST with the Yin-Yang symbol behind it. This then merges into the opening guitar riff of “Ain’t No Love in Oklahoma” By Luke Combs.
A series of explosions go off by the entrance way, leaving a large cloud of smoke behind. As the smoke disappears the duo of Gemini and Jackson are greeted with a thunderous pop from the fans and begins heading towards the ring. They are accompanied by Homeless Don and make their way to the ring, exchanging words of strategy as they climb in. Each takes a turnbuckle and raise their arms as the fans continue to cheer.)
*STOCK: And their opponents…
(The arena goes black. Lightning strikes and the thunder BOOMS.)
*STOCK:Ladies and bloody gentlemen now entering the arena Crazy Jenna and Lady Giant. Together they are the history bloody making TCW AND RAGE heavyweight tag team champions....THEE STORM!!!!
(FANS GIVE A HUGE POP!!! Thee Storm stalks slowly to the ring. Both women climb to the top of opposite corners they call their lighthouses. They cheer on their fans. Thee Storm climbs down and readies for the match to begin.)
**DING**DING**
DEAL: Here we go!! Jenna and Jackson start things off, and it’s speed versus speed right out of the gate with these two. Jackson takes Jenna down with a crisp arm drag, Jenna pops up and answers with a lightning-fast headscissors. Jackson flips through, lands on his feet, and the two freeze for half a second and you can tell there’s a bit of respect there, and the fans reward both with a huge pop.
STORM: Looks like Gemini is calling for the tag though, and Jackson obliges. Giant offers a tag to Jenna, but Jenna seems to say in a minute. Giant smiles and nods, and in steps Gemini.
DEAL: Jenna lashes out with a kick, and Gemini takes a few, but he absorbs Jenna’s kicks, checks one, and sweeps her leg out from under her. Jenna scrambles to her feet while Gemini attempts an armbar, but Jenna avoids it, rolls, and dives to her corner, making the tag, and in comes Giant!
STORM: Jenna might be speed, but with Lady Giant in, now the power game begins. Lady Giant bulldozes Gemini with a shoulder block that sends him down to the mat. She hauls him up for a delayed vertical suplex, holding him aloft as the crowd counts along before slamming him down. Cover, one.. two… but that’s it says referee Terry Dale.
DEAL: Both get to their feet and Gemini delivers a few kicks, keeping Lady Giant at range, but then she is able to slip a kick and lock up, headlock on Gemini, Gemini whips her into the ropes. Gemini goes for a leapfrog but that’s a pretty big ask, and instead he’s caught by Lady Giant and dumped with an overhead belly-to-belly suplex!
STORM: Gemini lands hard and the fans applaud the move by Giant, but there’s also a contingent behind Gemini, and he gets to a knee holding his lower back, but he’s close to the corner, and in tags Jackson. A quick tag and Gemini steps to the apron as Homeless Don asks about his back.
DEAL: Jackson rushes in, tries to chop the giant down with leg kicks and quick strikes, but Lady Giant catches him mid-leap and throws him into the corner. A series of chops in the corner and Giant tags Jenna. Giant keeps Jackson in the corner as Jenna runs to a corner, charges the ropes, leaps off the center rope as Giant moves, and Jenna hits a springboard crossbody splash in the corner on Jackson!
STORM: Jackson stumbles out and Jenna cradles, one… two… kickout! Innovative offense by Jenna, and Jackson is down. Jenna brings him up, but Jackson with a quick fireman’s carry and then, as Jenna jumps to her feet, he takes her with another, but then flips into a bridge, one… two… kickout by Jenna!
DEAL: Both pop to their feet and now Jackson with a wristlock. Jenna cartwheels out, tries to hit a low dropkick. but Jackson sidesteps it. Jackson attempts an elbow drop, rolled out by Jenna who pops to her feet, standing moonsault finds nothing but the mat! Jackson runs the ropes, blind tag by Gemini.
STORM: Jackson with a clothesline attempt, ducked by Jenna, but then she runs right into a knee lift from Gemini! Jackson off the ropes and hits a flying forearm to the back of Jenna’s head, sending her right into Gemini’s snap roundhouse kick!
DEAL: Jenna goes down and Gemini with the cover, one… two… kickout! Gemini locks in a heel hold and Jenna is in the middle of the ring, but she’s trying to get to Lady Giant. Lady Giant is able to cut the distance with her height, but not enough to get the tag. Jenna though is refusing to give in and Gemini lets the heel hold go, pulls her up to her feet by her leg, then snaps to the mat with a dragon screw!
STORM: Gemini grapevines the leg once again and Jenna is in trouble. Jenna again tries to pull herself across the mat but Gemini is able to keep her grounded. Gemini again pulls her up, and he’s thinking another dragon screw, but this time Jenna leaps up at him - catches an enzugiri!
DEAL: Gemini drops to a knee and Jenna lands on the mat, then kicks both her feet up catching Gemini flush in the chin! Gemini goes down and Jenna gets to her feet, favoring her leg but makes the tag! Lady Giant is in and bulldozes down Gemini with a shoulder tackle! Gemini gets up and Giant with a clothesline. She rushes across the ring and nails Jackson with a forearm!
STORM: Lady Giant trying to clean house and Gemini is getting back up, Lady Giant runs the ropes, and nearly decapitates him with a boot! Cover and Dale is in position, one… two… but Gemini get the shoulder up.
DEAL: Quick tag out to Jenna as Giant whips Gemini into the ropes, bearhug by Giant and Jenna hits a springboard dropkick! Jackson comes in and eats a short-arm headbutt from Giant! Cover by Jenna, one… two… but Gemini kicks out! Quick tag out to Lady Giant again and now Giant comes in body slams him. Giant with a cover, one… two… but Gemini kicks out.
STORM: Lady Giant brings Gemini up, whips him into the ropes, but then ducks her head on the way back and Gemini with a leap frog, hits the ropes, and leaps with double knees into the chest of Lady Giant! Lady Giant gets knocked back and Gemini follows up with a shotgun dropkick that sends her tumbling through the ropes and to the outside.
DEAL: Gemini runs the ropes and leaps over, rolling plancha onto Giant on the outside! Giant hits the guardrail and Gemini quickly pops to his feet, because Jenna is in, runs the ropes, and suicide dive!! She nailed Gemini and now all three are down on the outside.
STORM: Jackson waits for Jenna to get to her feet and as she does, he runs and leaps off the apron, taking her down with a clothesline. All four competitors are on the outside as Jackson gets to his feet and grabs Lady Giant, rolling her in.
DEAL: He helps Gemini up and Gemini climbs in, and he makes the tag to Jackson. Jackson goes up top and Giant gets to her feet, Gemini hits a standing dropkick while Jackson comes off the top with a missile dropkick! Giant is down and Jackson covers, one… two… but Giant kicks out!
STORM: Meanwhile, Crazy Jenna is making her way over to her corner, and Jackson brings Giant up, swinging neckbreaker. Cover by Jackson, one… two… but Jenna breaks it up, stomping on his back. Jackson gets to his feet as Jenna goes back to her corner, and now both teams are not so much in the “we’re all friends” mindset.
DEAL: All four know there’s gold on the line, Storm. Jackson runs the ropes and goes for a flying crossbody on Giant as she gets to a knee, but Giant catches him! What strength by Giant and she has Jackson up and is carrying him around the ring. Tag by Jenna who climbs to the top rope and hits a diving crossbody to the back of her own partner, bringing Jackson down in a powerslam!!
STORM: That’s definitely a way to add some extra “umph” to the move. Giant rolls out of the ring and Jenna rolls on top of Jackson. One… two… Gemini breaks it up by pulling Jenna off!
DEAL: Jenna pulls Jackson up and whips him into the turnbuckle. Jenna charges in with a meteora double knees into Jackson, and then Jenna whips him again across the ring. She charges again, but this time Jackson moves and she collides with the corner, stumbles out, and Jackson with a huge German suplex! He gets up on his toes and he’s got the bridge, one… two… but Jenna rolls her shoulder up!
STORM: Both are down on the mat and now the crowd is on their feet for both teams. The crowd is cheering for both Jenna and Jackson, both partners trying to rally their teammate. Jenna dives to tag in Giant, Jackson dives to tag in Gemini!
DEAL: Gemini and Giant meet in the middle of the ring and Giant with a sidewalk slam! She hooks the leg, one… two… but Gemini kicks out! Giant pulls up Gemini and says it’s over, and she goes for her powerbomb! She’s got Gemini up, but he hits an elbow to her forehead and snaps back, hitting a huirricanrana that sends her headfirst into the corner!
STORM: An innovative counter to what very well could have been the ending blow of the match, Deal.
DEAL: Gemini rushes in and unloads with a rapid-fire combo—low kick, palm strike, a spinning back fist—but Lady Giant is held up by the turnbuckle and won’t go down. Gemini steps back and hits a spinning heel kick and that brings her down, and right into a Gemini roll up. One… two… thre… no! Lady Giant kicks out!
STORM: Gemini doesn’t let up though and as Giant gets up, he hits his “Face the Truth” codebreaker variation! Giant pinwheels her arms as she goes down and Gemini covers with Dale in position! One… two… thre… NO! Jenna breaks it up!
DEAL: That was very close to being a Three!
STORM: Yes it was, and Jenna knows it. Jenna’s trying to cheer Giant on, but Gemini knows that he has an opening. He pulls Giant up and hooks her, looks like he’s thinking “Reality Check!” He’s got Giant up, but her height is definitely making it awkward.
DEAL: Lady Giant delivers an elbow to the side of the head, drops behind Gemini, and then makes the tag to Jenna! Lady Giant falls through the middle and top rope to the outside as Jenna comes off the ropes with a springboard forearm!! She catches Gemini and goes for the cover, one… two… but Jackson with the save!
STORM: Jackson pulled Jenna off and saved the match for his team, but as he goes to the apron he’s caught with a dropkick from Jenna, knocking him off the apron!
DEAL: Jackson is on the floor, so is Giant, and now Jenna connects with a knee lift, and she doubles Gemini over, she’s going for her run-up bulldog in the corner, but Gemini is able to block it! He’s got her up for a belly-to-back suplex, but instead she rolls down his back.
STORM: Gemini turns around, boot to the stomach, and she’s hooked him for the DDT!
DEAL: She spikes Gemini and it could be over, but instead, Gemini lifts her like he’s going for a Northern Lights, but reaches out and tags Jackson as he makes it to the apron! Gemini spins around with Jenna in his grip and Jackson leaps… “LIGHTS, CAMERA, ACTION” OFF THE TOP ROPE!!
STORM: Good lord she never saw it coming!!
DEAL: Jackson with the cover as Gemini charges the ring and cuts off Lady Giant! One… two… THREE!!! WE HAVE NEW RAGE GAUNTLET TAG CHAMPS!!
**DING**DING**DING**
*STOCK: Ladies and bloody Gentlemen… the winners of this match… AND NEW RAGE GAUNTLET TAG CHAMPIONS… GEMINI AND “ACTION” JAY JACKSON!!!
STORM: I can’t believe this, Deal!
DEAL: Jay Jackson and Gemini used an opening and just a small quick counter to capture the Tag Titles! Terry Dale hands the new champions their titles while Lady Giant checks on Crazy Jenna. Jackson and Gemini have knocked off Thee Storm in a classic, high-impact, high speed encounter here tonight! Jenna is pulling herself up and the former champs are looking at the new champs… and extend their hands!
STORM: Oh great, now I really can’t believe this.
DEAL: All four competitors shake hands, and what a great sign of respect! Jenna and Giant applaud the new champs as they leave the ring, and Gemini and Jackson each take a corner, titles in hand, to celebrate this huge win!!
Deal: Our next match is a match paid for by Rich Mason Promotions and is taking place in Saudi Arabia as Superstar Steve Hogar is coming out of retirement one last time to take on a bitter rival of his, Kip Kutler. The fans here in attendance at MSG will be watching on the RAGE Vision.
Storm: The origins of this match go back over a decade when both men were a part of Mason Inc. Steve Hogar was the wily veteran and Kip Kutler was a young rising star at the time. They had serious heat that exploded after Hogar's departure from the group and they have had heat ever since.
Deal: Let's not forget that, until recently, Kip Kutler was BLACKLISTED from this industry for YEARS, and Steve Hogar bashed him on numerous occasions. When Kutler returned, Steve Hogar was one of the individuals that Kutler called out. Kutler used his past relationship with Rich Mason to lure Hogar out of retirement.
Storm: Kutler heard what Steve Hogar said about him, and you know what? Kutler has had things to say about Hogar as well.
Deal: Tonight is the night that they settle their differences, once and for all.
Storm: This will be Steve Hogar's last match - win, lose, or draw. Each of these participants will earn ONE MILLION DOLLARS just to participate in this match.
Deal: The winner will receive a percentage of tonight's gate, and there was a sell out with over 60,000 tickets being sold. Let's go to the ring!
*Ring Announcer (in both Arabic and English): This match is a FIGHT TO THE FINISH! There are NO RULES, NO DISQUALIFICATION, and NO COUNT OUTS! Introducing first, from Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA, he weighs in at 250 pounds, he is SUPERSTAR STEVE HOGAR!
("Hellraiser" by Ozzy Osbourne plays as Hogar makes his way to the ring. He receives a mixed reaction, but more boos than cheers. Hogar ignores the fans as he has a businesslike look on his face. Hogar is dressed in his wrestling attire - black trunks and a red Superstar t-shirt.)
Deal: Hogar is not very popular here tonight.
Storm: Kip Kutler has been throwing out a lot of accusations. One of those accusations is that Hogar is a DRUNK.
Deal: While Hogar has had issues with alcohol in the past, including two DUI arrests, he claims that he has been clean for some time.
Storm: The question is.....did Hogar have enough time to prepare for this match?
Deal: He claims that he did. He said that he was in "fighting shape" even before this match was signed, and while he's not in the "best" shape of his life, he's in good enough shape to beat Kutler or so he claims. He might have an uphill battle, because as we've seen, Kutler is in peak condition.
Storm: There's no doubt about that. Kutler quickly asserted himself in the main event scene after his return to RAGE and he has much to lose if Hogar manages to defeat him.
Deal: Hogar began his career in Japan in the early 90s and made his US debut in the UWF in November, 1996.
Storm: I remember that night!
Deal: Hogar was brought to the UWF by Rich Mason to team with Dan Williams against two of the top wrestlers at the time, Shawn Hart and Fury. Fury turned on Shawn Hart and Mason Inc. was born. Mason and Hogar have had their ups and downs over the years, sometimes as teammates and other times as enemies.
Storm: Rich Mason recently claimed that he pulled Hogar out of poverty again.
Deal: That may be an exaggeration but Hogar was no doubt lured by the money. That might explain some of the fans' disdain toward him.
*Ring Announcer (in both Arabic and English): And his opponent, hailing from Toronto, Ontario Canada and weighing in at 280 pounds here is The Canadian Destroyer... "THE NEW AGE ICON"... KIP KUTLER!!!
"The prophecy has been fulfilled!"
"This is his time"
"His Destiny Awaits"
(A siren can be heard softly building up with a guitar and lamb bag drum beat. The TCW Tron lights up to the image Kutler standing with his head down and then an image appears of him walking forward."Stricken" by Disturbed hits the PA system and Kip walks out from behind the curtain, and stops at the top of the stage. He holds his arms out to the sides, and spins once around, allowing the fans to soak in his essence. He stands while the chorus of the song begins.He walks down the ramp, yelling back at the fans who are shouting at him. Once he reaches the ring, Kip hops up onto the apron on his knee, letting his other leg hang loosely, as he pulls his sunglasses off, and tosses them into the crowd. He quickly lifts his leg and slips it through the ropes, straddling the middle rope for a moment, before completely getting in the ring. Kip quickly turns and climbs up onto the second turnbuckle, and he holds his arms out again, and tilts his head back, letting everyone bask in his presence for a moment. He takes a long stare of the crowd looking through them before heading back to the middle of the ring, awaiting his opponent's arrival.)
Storm: Kip Kutler has arrived and he means business!
Deal: He has a look on his face that can burn through lead. He looks like a man on a mission.
Storm: Kutler is now staring down Hogar and he suddenly cracks up laughing. This causes Hogar to take a step toward him, but the referee gets in between to restrain Hogar. This will not be a friendly scientific match. Both of these men are out for blood.
Deal: Both of these men look eager to get started. The ref is already at work, trying to keep them in their respective corners as they bark insults at each other.
Storm: You can cut the tension with a knife. The hatred between these two is out of this world.
Deal: Joining Kutler and Hogar in Saudi Arabia is Rich Mason, the promoter of this match.
(Cut to the skybox where Mason is seated with an entourage. The bald 70 something year old Mason is wearing a suit and has his usual poker face.)
Deal: Mason made sure that his name was all over that ring.
Storm: He obviously sold some advertising!
(The middle of the ring has an ad for Corona Beer. There are smaller ads for Nike, Monster Energy, DraftKings, and HBO. There is also a "Rich Mason Promotions" emblem. The turnbuckles all have "Mason" on them. There is a banner that says "RAGE: Pro Wrestling Generation" and "Rich Mason Promotions" in the background.)
Deal: Is this Rich Mason's response to Mason International's rebranding? He walked away from his own company early this year and disappeared for quite some time, only to return to RAGE of all places upon request of Kip Kutler.
Storm: No doubt Mason will be making a handsome profit from this match. Whenever there is money to be made, Mason is right there.
Deal: This match is unsanctioned. It is being brought to you as a joint venture between RAGE, Rich Mason Promotions, and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Storm: Let's remind the people why this match is taking place in Saudi Arabia and not the US.
Deal: Steve Hogar was not able to get cleared by ANY state athletic commission in the United States.
Storm: They went to every state?
Deal: I don't know about that, but they did go to Hogar's home state of Wisconsin and the state of Mississippi, which is one of the most lenient states for approval, and he was denied in both places.
Storm: If he couldn't get cleared in Mississippi, you have to wonder how long he will be able to last tonight. It may not be a question as to who wins this match as much as it's a question as to how long this match lasts.
Deal: All indications point to this being a short match.
Storm: Vegas has Hogar being a +900 underdog in this match.
Deal: The two are in the center of the ring as the ref explains the rules.....
Storm: What rules?
Deal: The ref tells them to shake hands. Kutler laughs and Hogar shakes his head in disgust.
**DING**DING**
Deal: Kutler and Hogar are face-to-face and they are mouthing off to each other and they lock up. Kutler gets the early advantage and punches Hogar in the face! He hits him again and again! Hogar hits Kutler back with some fists of his own! Kutler responds with his own flurry of punches and Hogar goes down!
Storm: Down goes Hogar! Down goes Hogar!
Deal: Kutler follow up with kicks and stomps to the face of Steve Hogar. Kutler is yelling at Hogar as he punishes him. Hogar tries to break free, but Kutler with some more stomps.
Storm: He won't give Hogar an opening!
Deal: Hogar tries to spring up, but Kutler with a kick right to the chin and Hogar goes down again! Kutler follows it up with more kicks and punches.
Storm: This is not gonna be a scientific match.
Deal: Not at all! Kutler is telling Hogar to "give it up" as he continues the beating. He has Hogar at the edge of the ring and shoves him to the outside with his foot! Hogar is on the outside and Kutler runs up to the top rope and he comes CRASHING down on Hogar with a flying bodypress! Kutler is now SMASHING Hogar's head against the steel steps!
Storm: Hogar is getting SLAUGHTERED out there!
Deal: Kutler is NOT letting up as he he SMASHES Hogar's head into the steel steps for the tenth time. That man has had NUMEROUS concussions in his long for God's sake! Kutler throws Hogar right into the guard rail and he continues his assault!
Storm: There are no count outs and no disqualifications.
Deal: Kutler has one foot on Hogar's neck as he grabs a chair and pushes it right into Hogar's gut, knocking the wind out of him!
(Cut to Rich Mason, in the skybox, who is lighting up a cigar.)
Deal: Rich Mason is obviously enjoying this.
Storm: Now we can see why Hogar wasn't cleared by ANY state athletic commission. This man is in NO condition to be wrestling. Somebody needs to stop this match before he suffers permanent damage.
Deal: Kutler is NOT letting up! He just face slammed Hogar right into the chair! Is the man still conscious?
Storm: Remember this is a 55 year old man who has not wrestled in a number of years. How much punishment can he take?
Deal: Kutler throws Hogar into the side of the ring, shoulder-first. He scoops up Hogar and tosses him onto the ring apron.
(Kutler raises his arms to a crowd pop.)
Deal: Kutler is tearing Hogar apart and these fans are loving it.
Storm: These fans are bloodthirsty! They want BLOOD!
Deal: They're getting blood as Hogar already has a cut. Kutler pulls Hogar up and look at at that! Hogar is swinging his fists and connects! I'm not sure if Hogar even knows where he's at, but he has some fight left in him. Kutler fires back and Hogar responds with a flurry of punches and Kutler is PISSED! Kutler with an uppercut and a superkick and Hoger goes down like a stack of bricks!
Storm: The Saudi fans are really getting into this.
Deal: Hogar is in trouble as Kutler is now ripping off the turnbuckle bad. He said that he's done taking it easy on him, that it's time to take the gloves off. Hogar is moving and trying to make his way up. Kutler is standing in front of him and appears to be aiming ANOTHER superkick, right to the face, and Hogar goes down again!
(Kutler flips off Hogar)
*Kutler: Take that Hogarbage!
Storm: This is not looking good for Hogar. Does he have ANY fight left in him?
Deal: I don't know, but Kutler is continuing his assault. More kicks to the face and to the gut. Kutler comes off the ropes and nails him with a legdrop. Kutler grabs Hogar's head and slams it into the mat! Kutler goes up to the second rope and hits a double axe handle.
Storm: Kutler is out to punish Hogar.....just like he said he would!
Deal: Hogar is already cut open and Kutler is making an example out of him. Kutler pulls Hogar toward the corner post and SLAMS Hogar's leg into the post!
Storm: Is that the leg with the bad knee that he once had surgery on?
Deal: I'm afraid it is. Kutler seems to have done his homework as he knows exactly what to target. Kutler does it again and again!
*Kutler (yelling): What do you have to say now HOGARBAGE?!
Storm: I'm guessing we won't see a handshake at the end of this one.
Deal: These two have despised each other for many years, dating back to when both of them were in Mason International. Kutler wraps Hogar's legs around the cornerpost and puts him in a figure four leglock. With little exception, this match has been ALL Kutler.
Storm: This isn't a match. This is an EXECUTION....and these bloodthirsty people are loving it!
(Cut to the skybox where Mason continues to smoke his cigar. Kutler walks around the corner and grabs a microphone.)
Storm: Rich Mason is loving it too. Kutler is back in the ring and he's has a microphone with him.
*Kutler: DO YOU QUIT HOGARBAGE?! Are you ready to QUIT?!
(Kutler holds up the mic to Hogar's mouth and his voice is muffled but a "No" comes out)
Storm: That sounds like a no.
(Kutler laughs and tosses the mic aside as he resumes the punishment.)
Storm: Kutler gave him a chance to quit and he REFUSED!
Deal: Kutler is on the top rope and nails Hogar with a flying elbow! He covers, 1......2.......and Kutler bounces up!
Storm: What?
Deal: Kutler sprung up before the ref counts to three.
Storm: And he's laughing!
(Kutler laughs as he resumes punishing Hogar.)
Storm: You can't say he's not living up to his word. He said he's gonna end Hogar and that's exactly what he's looking to do! Hogar is NOT prepared for what Kutler has in store for him.
Deal: Sadly you may be right. Hogar has been outwrestled and outbrawled. He's been overpowered and outmaneuvered. Kutler is in FIRM control of this match as he has Hogar in a chokehold.
(Hogar is gagging and there is some blood streaming down his face.)
Storm: They need to stop this match before somebody gets killed.
Deal: The ref doesn't seem to have any intention to stop this match. Kutler throws Hogar into that exposed turnbuckle and Hogar goes down again! Kutler with a SHOULDER BREAKER!
Storm: That's Hogar's bad shoulder, isn't it!
Deal: Hogar did have surgery on his right shoulder years ago and Kutler appears to be attempting to dislocate it as he places him in an armbar and turns it into a chicken wing! Hogar is screaming in pain as Kutler has that hold locked in and Kutler is laughing manically!
Storm: He looks like he wants to rip Hogar's shoulder out of it's socket!
Deal: Hogar continues to scream in pain!
Storm: This man is in trouble!
Deal: I think you're right! Hogar is in some serious pain as Kutler appears to be having the time of his life. Wait a minute, Kutler just released the hold and let Hogar's body fall to the mat.
Storm: What a nice guy!
Deal: Kutler scoops Hogar right back up and puts him in a Krippling Kutler Cross Face! This could be it! The ref is asking Hogar if he gives up and he REFUSES!
Storm: You know Kutler wants Hogar to give up. He doesn't care about scoring a pinfall. He wants Hogar to CRY UNCLE!
Deal: Kutler has Hogar locked into that finishing hold as Hogar continues to scream in agonizing pain. This man does not just want to win. He wants to humiliate Hogar.
Storm: Hogar wanted to humiliate him, but it's not working out that way.
Deal: Indeed it's not. SOMEBODY needs to stop this thing! It's not a match, it's a....
(Cut to Rich Mason, who appears to be enjoying himself as he eats appetizers.)
Storm: Rich Mason seems to be enjoying this.
Deal: Of course he would. Kip Kutler just said he's giving Hogar one more chance to quit but Hogar REFUSES to quit!
Storm: I bet Hogar is regretting signing up for this. I don't care how much money he's making from this fight, it won't be enough to cover his medical bills.
(The referee grabs Hogar's arm and lets it drop.)
Deal: For Hogar's sake, I hope he has insurance. Kutler just released the hold!
Storm: Why did he do that?!
Deal: He doesn't seem to be ready for the match to end.
Storm: This is no longer a wrestling match. This is a MASSACRE.
Storm: Kutler is now setting Hogar up for the Kutting Edge! AND HE HITS IT!
Deal: What a DEVASTATING MOVE! He covers for the cover and then thinks twice. He's setting Hogar up for ANOTHER Kutting Edge!
Storm: HOLY SHIT!
Deal: Kutler cover again, 1.....2......NO! Kutler just pulled up Hogar's shoulder!
Storm: What?! He had this match won!
Deal: It sure looked like it. He's back on his feet and kicking Hogar again and again with that boot of his. Is that not enough punishment?!
Storm: Kutler is enjoying this! It's like he's having the time of his life out there.
Deal: I could see teaching Hogar a lesson as Hogar has said some things that upset Kutler but this getting out of control. The referee isn't doing anything.
Storm: He counted, didn't he?
Deal: He didn't warn Kutler.
Storm: There are no rules! That's what Hogar agreed to, right?
Deal: He did. Kutler is now VERBALLY ABUSING a bloodied and Hogar in what has been a COMPLETELY one-sided match! Kutler is now slapping Hogar around and he SPITS RIGHT IN HIS FACE!
Storm: Ha!
(The crowd starts to boo Kutler, who appears to be having the time of his life.)
Storm: Listen to these fans.
Deal: They see what's going on here as Kutler is continuing to add insult to injury as he smashes Hogar's head into the mat again and again. This man has had NUMEROUS concussions in his career! SOMEBODY STOP THIS MATCH! Kutler is like a man POSSESSED as he yells out "Hogarbage" and continues assaulting the man with elbows to the face. Kutler goes upstairs again and comes crashing down with a flying bodypress! 1......2......and again Kutler lifts up Hogar. Kutler could have walked away with the win several times already and he REFUSES to finish Hogar off.
Storm: The man can barely move! Hogar is NOT in ring condition. He has NO BUSINESS being in there and has been EXPOSED....just like Kutler said he would.
Deal: Kutler is toying with the man at this point. Kutler with a curb stomp! No cover! And now Kutler is going back upstairs and he sits on the top rope as he points to Hogar and laughs!
(Kutler looks around and laughs as much of the crowd has turned against him. He waves to Rich Mason, who is watching intently from the skybox.)
Storm: Kutler is taking a breather. It's like he's wearing himself out by all this punishment he is dishing out
Deal: The man has lost it. I can see sending Hogar a message, but Kutler is taking this TOO FAR and somebody is gonna get seriously injured or worse!
Storm: Hogar NEVER should have accepted this match. It's obvious that the man is not in ring-shape. Kutler TOLD YOU ALL what he was gonna do but nobody believed him.
Deal: Kutler with a flying elbowdrop! Again, no cover.
Storm: We may have a catastrophie on our hands.
Deal: Hogar is literally GAGGING as Kutler laughs and puts him in a choke hold. It's unbelievable that the referee doesn't get in there and stop this match. Kutler has Hogar up and Hogar is still gagging. Kutler throws Hogar right into the corner with the exposed turnbuckle. He just narrowly missed hitting his head again. And Kutler goes for the TURNBUCKLE SMASH, but Hogar somehow sidesteps him and KUTLER GOES INTO IT SHOULDER-FIRST!
(Kutler screams loudly in pain)
Storm: Kutler went into that exposed turnbuckle shoulder-first, and just the wrong angle, and he may have DISLOCATED HIS SHOULDER!
Deal: That could very well be karma after what Kutler did to Hogar earlier. This is Hoger's chance for some offense....IF he can pull it together! Kutler is still hopping around the ring and he just went down to his knees! The referee is checking on Kutler and Kutler pushes him away as he he is in some pain....and here comes Hogar and he jumps right on top of Kutler! Kutler goes for an F5....NO! Hogar with a FLYING HEADSCISSORS!
(The crowd pops)
Storm: I've NEVER seen Hogar do that move before!
Deal: The right move at the right time! Hogar covers, but Kutler escapes and now Hogar with some kicks to the head! The man can barely stand, but he's taking advantage of the situation and he's taking it to Kutler! He grabs Kutler and AGAIN throws him into that exposed turnbuckle! Hogar is wrapping Kutler's legs around the cornerpost.....
Storm: That's what Kutler did to him earlier!
Deal: Hogar grabs a chair and nails Kutler's leg! He hits him again and again! Now Hogar is a man possessed as he is running on PURE ADRENALINE! Hogar is the master of the figure four and he's trying to wrap Kutler's legs around but no! Hogar falls to the floor in exhaustion as Kutler is inside the ring and he's in some serious pain of his own as he grabs his shoulder.
Storm: Just when we thought this was over....
Deal: Hogar is using every ounce of strength that he has to make his way up. He's attempting to get back into the ring, but his knee or his ankle gave out on him. Hogar is up again and he grabs Kutler by the legs and pulls him out! Hogar grabs that chair and now it's Hogar that is punishing Kutler with that steel chair!
Storm: Look at that HATE in Hogar's eyes!
Deal: Can you blame him?! Hogar just knocked the wind outta Kutler with that chair. He's now setting Kutler up for the figure-four but having some trouble. Kutler with a kick to the face and Hogar goes down! Both men are down! Kutler isn't laughing anymore!
Storm: I don't believe this!
Deal: Kutler was DESTROYING Hogar and could have ended this match on numerous occasions. All it took was Kutler hit in that exposed turnbuckle into the corner at just the wrong angle and that changed the course of this match. Could Hogar have a fighting chance?
Storm: Are you serious?
Deal: This is a man who not only dominated the tag team division for many years, but also became a World Champion after defeating The Saint. He has had some big wins in his career that some may claim were upsets. Does he have another one left in him?
Storm: Come on! Don't get too excited! Kutler just hit some turbulence. He'll be fine.
Deal: Both mean are struggling to make their way up. Kutler is up first and he's trying to lift up the steel steps but his shoulder gives out. He's yelling curse words in frustration and goes to grab that chair and he's wrapping that chair around Hogar's legs before kicking him square in the head!
Storm: How many more head shots can this man take?!
Deal: Kutler is now breathing heavy as Hogar is once again gagging as Kutler puts him in another chokehold. Kutler is now looking at the cornerpost as he heads back into the ring and he's headed upstairs. He's looking to break Hogar's leg! This man is RELENTLESS!
Storm: He wants to make Hogar pay for what he just did to him.
Deal: Hogar is a man just trying to survive and Kutler is making it difficult. Kutler is slowly making his way to the top as he screams obscenities at Hogar. If you thought these two hated each other before, that hate seems to be increasing. Kutler is all the way at the top and leaps but HOGAR LIFTS HIS FOOT and that chair hits Kutler square in the head! Both men are down again!
Storm: There are no count outs, no disqualifications, no rules. Neither is moving!
Deal: Hogar is stirring and making his way back up as Kutler is still motionless.
Storm: This was a COMPLETELY one-sided match until that FLUKE happened and now we're seeing VINTAGE Hogar. This man will not quit. No matter what you throw at him, he just keeps coming after you.
Deal: Kutler had numerous chances to end this match earlier but he chose not to and now he's suffering the consequences.
Storm: Hogar is putting Kutler in his finisher, a figure-four, and he has it locked in! Kutler is screaming in pain!
Deal: There is no escape. Could Hogar actually force Kutler to submit?! The ref is on the outside and asking Kutler if he wants to quit and he refuses.
Storm: Kutler is fighting for his career here. A loss would be DEVASTATING to Kutler and both he and Hogar know that.
Deal: Hogar is barely hanging on himself as he uses the steel steps as leverage, but Kutler is trying hard to reverse it.
Storm: I'm not even sure Kutler knows where he's at, but he knows that losing is NOT an option. I CANNOT BELIEVE how he ended up in this position.
Deal: He was GREEDY and that's his own fault!
Storm: Greedy? He was just trying to live up to his word. Kutler is a man of his word.
Deal: He went TOO FAR and you know it and now he's paying the price! Perhaps karma has come to collect. The ref asks Kutler is he wants to give up and he says no.
Storm: NO way in hell will Kutler give up.
Deal: Wait a minute, Kutler has REVERSED the figure four and now it's Hogar that is in pain. Now the ref is asking Hogar if he wants to quit. He says NEVER!
Storm: He may want to reconsider because he's losing the advantage that he was handed to on a silver platter due to that FLUKE. Hogar better pull it together really quick if he wants ANY chance of walking outta here in one piece because lightning doesn't strike twice!
Deal: Kutler is obviously not happy with the recent turn of events. He may be going into the new year with a shoulder injury, courtesy of Hogar. That isn't what Kutler had planned.
Storm: Kutler is increasing the pressure. Perhaps it's time for Hogar to call it a career before his legs are broken!
Deal: He's not ready to call it a career.
Storm: He should be! Look at him! The man's money is GUARANTEED! He and Kutler have given the fans a helluva show but it's time! TAP OUT!
Deal: Kutler is ORDERING Hogar to quit, which makes Hogar dig his heels in even more. Hogar is mustering every ounce of strength in his body to try and reverse that figure four, but Kutler isn't relinquishing the advantage and Hogar is serious pain here. He has a great deal of intestinal fortitude.
Storm: Intestinal fortitude? I have to question that man's' intelligence!
Deal: The longer Hogar holds on, the ANGRIER Kutler is getting! Kutler's face is BEET RED!
Storm: That man is PISSED!
Deal: Kutler releases the hold. He is SCREAMING obscenities at Hogar as he makes his way back up to his feet and stands over a fallen Hogar. Kutler pulls Hogar up and throws him FACE FIRST into the steel steps!
Storm: Hogar gets cut AGAIN! Hogar is BUSTED OPEN!
Deal: Kutler with some boots to the face and to the midsection of Hogar, yelling and screaming at him as he continues his assault. Kutler has LOST IT!
Storm: He told Hogar to QUIT and Hogar refused to quit and now Kutler is making him pay and pay dearly!
Deal: Kutler turns to the side.....OH NO! He's gonna pick up those steel steps! NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
Storm: This is gonna END Hogar!
Deal: Kutler lifts up the steps and Hogar grabs his foot and the steel steps fall RIGHT ON TOP OF BOTH MEN!
(The crowd chants "Holy Shit")
Storm: These people know English?
Deal: They are familiar with four-letter words, that's for sure. The steps are laying right on top of Kutler and Kutler is CRUSHING Hogar's leg! This is NOT GOOD!
Storm: The ref is standing by and he doesn't know what to do.
Deal: If this were a sanctioned RAGE match, somebody might have considered stopping it by now, but this match is UNSANCTIONED and the ref is letting it go.
Storm: That's what they wanted and Rich Mason gave it to them!
Deal: Both men are motionless and the referee is trying to get those steel steps off of Kutler. Here comes the ring announcer and a ringside official and they're helping him move those steps off of Kutler, but the damage may have been done! Both men are STILL motionless!
(Cut to the skybox where Rich Mason is still watching, and still has a poker face.)
Deal: I wonder what is going through that man's mind. Hogar's blood is on his hands!
Storm: Hogar agreed to this!
Deal: That is true, but Mason knew the condition that this man was in. That's why this match is taking place in Saudi Arabia. How much more punishment can this man take?
Storm: What's shocking to me is that Kutler is not moving. At least Hogar is moving! Kutler appears to be out!
Deal: Kutler may be seriously injured. How knows how much those steel steps weight and Kutler took the brunt of that impact. The ref is looking over Kutler. He doesn't know what to do.
Storm: You know damn well Kutler will DESTROY that man if he stops the match and awards it to Hogar.
Deal: Hogar is actually making his way back up, holding onto to a nearby chair. Hogar is up! Hogar is up! (crowd pop)
Storm: And Kutler is STILL DOWN?! How did that happen?!
Deal: Hogar smells victory here as he folds the chair and picks it up and WAIT! Kutler lifts a knee and LOW BLOW Hogar! (crowd boos) Kutler SPRINGS up! That was a TRICK! He was playing possum!
Storm: Smart man!
Deal: Kutler grabs the chair and smashes it against the side of the ring in ANGER! He tosses the chair in the ring and he's crawling on top of Hogar and berating him as he SLAPS him in the face!
*Kutler: GET YOUR BITCH ASS UP HOGARBAGE! COME ON!
Deal: Kutler slaps Hogar again and.....WAIT! Hogar grabs Kutler's wrist and Kutler goes to slap Hogar and Hogar grabs his other wrist as he uses his strength to try and.....NO! A kick to the gut, knocking the wind out of Hogar! Kutler SPITS on Hogar and pulls him up and is trying to get him back into the ring. The hatred that these two have for each other is OFF THE CHARTS!
Storm: Kutler is struggling, but he's picking up the over 250 pound Hogar and places him on the ring apron.
Deal: Kutler screams at the ref to get back in the ring and Kutler follows. He's eyeing that chair that's on the mat and then eyes Hogar. I'm not sure Hogar knows where he's at.
Storm: The man is winded, he's bloody, he's outta gas. It's time to STOP THIS CARNAGE!
Deal: Kutler is looking to finish him off, it seems. He pulls Hogar over to where the steel chair is and attempts to set him up for a piledriver but Hogar just will not cooperate. Kutler with a swift kick to the head as he's once again getting angry. As Kutler berates Hogar, he has another idea. He's wrapping that chair around Hogar's legs. He wants to finish the job he started earlier and BREAK HOGAR'S LEGS! Come on ref! Get in there!
Storm: Remember, there are no rules in this match! That's what Hogar agreed to!
Deal: A couple more kicks to the head and Hogar may be out cold!. Kip Kutler is making his way to the corner now that he's satisfied that Hogar isn't moving. Kutler is slowly making his way up. Kutler is not known as a high flyer.
Storm: He seems to have dished out enough punishment to know that Hogar's out of gas.
Deal: Kutler stucks up both of his middle fingers at Hogar and leaps, BUT HOGAR MOVES OVER AND KUTLER HITS THE MAT FACE-FIRST! Kutler tried a flying bodypress onto that chair, but Hogar managed to swerve him at the last second!
Storm: That may have kept Hogar from being disabled just like his old partner Dan Williams!
Deal: Dan Williams has been in a wheelchair for many years, due to a beating he once received from The Saint, and no doubt Kutler was looking to do the same to Hogar. Both men are again down and motionless. The ref cannot even count because there are no count outs. This match must end by pinfall or submission.
Storm: I don't f'n believe this! This match should already be over and Hogar should be in a hospital bed.
Deal: That was Kutler's plan, but things haven't gone as planned. This match started out as a JOKE that was supposed to end in a blow out and it has turned into a no-holds-barred streetfight! If Kutler loses this match, even if he gets out of here in one piece, his main event days could very well be OVER!
Storm: Don't be delusional, Storm. Hogar doesn't stand a chance.
Deal: I didn't say he did but these men may not be the same after this one.
Storm: I'll tell you one thing. This match won't end in a handshake or embrace.
Deal: Both men are stirring but I'm not sure they know where they're at. These fans are going CRAZY in Riyahd. What was a crowd that was partial to Kutler is now solidly behind Hogar!
Storm: I can't believe this! They're getting behind a DRUNK! Don't these people have laws against alcohol?
Deal: What do you mean?
Storm: Like don't they get their arms cut off if they get caught drinking and driving like Hogar did on more than one occasion?
Deal: Puh-leze. Kutler is making his way back up as is Hogar, who just broke his legs free of that chair. Kutler spots the chair and he snatches it but WAIT! Hogar grabs the other end! These two are having a tug of war over the chair! Both men are trying to get possession over that steel chair and Kutler SNATCHES it as he has the strength advantage and SWINGS it at Hogar, but Hogar sidesteps him and Kutler hits the mat with the chair and trips and falls right on top of it!
(Some fans are laughing at ringside and Kutler screams obscenities at them.)
Deal: LOOK OUT! Hogar with a FACE SLAM on the chair and cover, 1......2......NO! A blooded Hogar is yelling at the official as he pounds the mat in frustration. Hogar grabs Kutler by the hair and SMASHES his face into it! AGAIN AND AGAIN! And now KUTLER is BUSTED OPEN!
Storm: How the hell can Hogar even see?!
Deal: I don't know but Kutler may be losing the advantage that he had now that blood is streaming down his face. Some of that blood gets into Hogar's eyes and he wipes his face. Hogar is setting Kutler up for the figure four once again but Kutler with a boot to the face! Hogar falls back into the corner and he's EXHAUSTED! He's taking a breather as he waits for Kutler to make his way back up. Kutler is up and Hogar goes for a clothesline but Kutler ducks underneath it! Hogar comes back and Kutler FLATTENS Hogar with a clothesline of his own! Kutler with another kick to the head!
Storm: How many of those blows to the head has Hogar taken?!
Deal: Far too many. The man may have brain damage after this one is over.
Storm: He already had brain damage, according to Kutler.
Deal: Kutler isn't helping the situation any. Kutler has Hogar in an armbar.
Storm: Kutler is gonna pull Hogar's arm right out of it's socket!
Deal: Wait a minute, Kutler isn't stopping there. He's putting Hogar in the Krippling Kutler Cross Face!
Storm: This could be it!
*Kutler: QUIT DAMMIT!
Deal: Kutler is screaming at Hogar and DEMANDING that he quit! Hogar is breathing heavy and he's on empty.
Storm: He's been on empty for some time.
Deal: Kutler is still hollering at Hogar. I think he's wearing himself out just as much as he's wearing Hogar out.
Storm: I'm not so sure about that. Listen to Hogar's AGONIZING screams! He's throwing out some four letter words of his own!
Deal: Kutler is trying to maintain his grip as Hogar inches his way to the ropes. The ref is asking Hogar if he wants to quit and he refuses.
Storm: COME ON HOGAR! GIVE IT UP!
Deal: Hogar is in seriously bad shape here and he STUBBORNLY REFUSES to quit!
Storm: What is wrong with that man?!
Deal: Kip Kutler is asking himself the same question as he shakes his head in frustration as Hogar inches even closer to the ropes. Once again the ref asks Hogar if he wants to quit and he shakes his head. Kutler is still screaming at him, like a Drill Sergeant, and HOGAR SOMEHOW MAKES IT TO THE ROPES! The ref is tapping Kutler on the shoulder as he REFUSES to let go! The ref SMACKS Kutler across the head and that gets Kutler to drop Hogar and now Kutler grabs ahold of the ref and smacks him across the head before tossing him outta the ring!
(The crowd boos)
Storm: He just manhandled that hometown referee and these people have completely turned against him.
*Kutler (to Hogar): YOU'RE MINE!
Deal: Kutler now pulls Hogar to the middle of the ring and sets him up for a Kutting Edge! Kutler is having some difficulty as he's taken a beating in this match. He has Hogar up and HITS IT! Kutler is covering, but there is NO REFEREE!
Storm: 1....2.....3......4.......5! This match should be over AGAIN!
Deal: Kutler did it to himself! He tossed the referee out, who is trying to regain composure on the outside. An angry Kutler is screaming at the official to get back in. Kutler is pulling up Hogar. Don't tell me he's doing it again?! Kutler is struggling with Hogar, but has him up and hits ANOTHER Kutting Edge! The referee just made his way back into the ring and Kutler is yelling at him to get in position! The referee slowly makes his way over.....
Storm: He's doing this on purpose!
Deal: The cover, 1......2.......NO! Hogar with a shoulder up and Kutler is LIVID! Kutler is SCREAMING at the ref again!
Storm: Don't throw him out again!
Deal: I think he learned from that as he takes a deep breath and now he's screaming at Hogar for kicking out! Kutler is stumbing around as he's pondering.....no way! Is he?!
Storm: Yes!
Deal: Kutler is gonna try it again! He's going for yet ANOTHER Kutting Edge! He grabs Hogar but Hogar with an EYE GOUGE and Kutler is temporarily blinded with some of that blood getting in his eyes! Hogar is swinging in no particular direction as he can't see! Hogar is punching air and he finally connects with Kutler's face and Kutler goes down as does Hogar! These two men are EXHAUSTED! Someone just threw a towel into the ring
Storm: It's over! Someone threw in the towel!
Deal: It is NOT over! The ref is using the towel to wipe the bloodied faces of both men.
Storm: Oh.
Deal: Kutler still appears to be blinded as he's rubbing his eyes after that eye gouge and wait a minute! Hogar just spotted the chair. He CLOBBERS Kutler and Kutler doubles over and Hogar hits him again! And again! Hogar is hitting releasing YEARS of PENT UP RAGE and FRUSTRATION as he continues to beat on the man while these stunned fans are silenced in disbelief!
Storm: That blood is trickling down Hogar's face again.
Deal: That's a good thing for Kutler because Hogar was going to do some serious damage if he hasn't already. Hogar can't see once again as he wildly swings the chair but doesn't connect. Another swing and the chair goes flying outta the ring, nearly missing the referee! The ref wipes Hogar's face again as well as Kutler's. Hogar can see Kutler lying motionless on the mat. He covers, 1......2.......kickout! How did he kick out after taking all of those chairshots!
Storm: Intestinal fortitude! This is a MUST WIN for him.
Deal: Hogar seems to have Kutler where he wants him. He's setting him up for his figure four leglock finisher!
Storm: But does he have the strength to get it locked in?!
Deal: That's a good question as Hogar is struggling and it doesn't appear that Kutler is even conscious after taking those chairshots, some of them to the head! No doubt that is payback for what Hogar did to him earlier. This may be Hogar's last chance! Can he put SHOCK THE WORLD and put Kutler away?
Storm: Kutler with a KICK TO THE FACE!
Deal: Hogar stumbles back and falls to the mat. Kutler is trying to shake the cobwebs as Hogar pounds his fist on the mat in frustration.
Storm: These fans are at the edge of their seats.
Deal: Kutler and Hogar are both struggling. Hogar and Kutler lock eyes as they lie on the mat and look at each other in disbelief and then anger as they exchange four letter words. Both men are in rough shape and bloodied. Kutler was on his way to an easy win in the early going of this match, but rammed his shoulder into an exposed turnbuckle and that altered the course of this match.
Storm: Kutler had this match won on more than one occasion!
Deal: But he just couldn't end this match without punishing the man. As he said before, his goal wasn't to win, but to humiliate Hogar and now he's risking humiliation himself! Both men are nearly out of gas. It may come down to who wants this more. Kutler crawls over toward Hogar and wraps his hands around Hogar's neck, choking him, as he wrings his neck. He's telling Hogar to quit and Hogar refuses! Kutler with a slap to the face! Hogar tries to return it, but Kutler grabs Hogar's arm and puts him in another one of his patented armbars!
Storm: I'm telling you he is gonna rip that man's shoulder of his socket to pay him back for what happened earlier when Kutler's shoulder hit that exposed turnbuckle!
Deal: Kutler is the one that exposed that turnbuckle to begin with! Kutler is once again ORDERING Hogar to quit but he REFUSES! Hogar is trying to reach over with his other arm but Kutler pulls him away. The ref is asking Hogar if he gives up and the answer is "hell no". This antagonizes Kutler even more as he attempts to strengthen his grip and Hogar reaches the ropes again.
*Kutler: DAMMIT!
Deal: Kutler POUNDS the mat in frustration! He seems to be running out of ideas as if he doesn't know what else to do as he eyes that chair on the outside. Kutler with some elbows to the sternum as he drags Hogar in the middle of the ring. He looks at the cornerpost as if he's pondering going up to the top. He wants to finish this thing.
Storm: Put him in the Krippling Kutler Cross Face!
Deal: I think he wants to knock him unconscious first.
Storm: He wants to give him BRAIN DAMAGE.....something NOT to remember Kutler by.
Deal: Kutler is yelling curse words once again as he ignores the ref's warning and exits the ring. Kutler grabs not one but two chairs and tosses them into the ring. Can the man even make it back into the ring?! He's taken so much punishment and it shows.
Storm: I've never seen him more angry. This match should be OVER and he should be out enjoying the Riyadh night life but here he is, still trying to put away his longtime enemy.
Deal: Kutler slowly makes his way back in. As Hogar rises up, Kutler CLOBBERS him over the head and this crowd is STUNNED! Hogar fell-face-first to the mat! The fans are so quiet you can hear a pin drop!
Storm: Kutler is wrapping each chair around each of Hogar's legs. He wants to end this match.
Deal: He's tried before but couldn't put Hogar away. Can he do it now? He's looking upstairs and this is a high risk maneuver that is GUARANTEED to put Hogar away AND possibly BREAK HIS LEGS if he connects!
Storm: But can he get to the top rope without falling? Can he hit Hogar before Hogar realizes what's happening
Deal: The fans are cheering Hogar on as Kutler heads to the corner and makes the long climb to the top. He makes his way up and Hogar is moving around.
*Kutler: FUCK!
Deal: Kutler is frustrated and he makes his way back down.
*Kutler: I'm gonna break your fucking neck!
Deal: Hogar breaks free from one of the chair and Kutler grabs it and uses it to knock the wind out of Hogar! Kutler is setting Hogar up for a pileriver ONTO THE CHAIR.....but HOGAR WITH A LOW BLOW!
Storm: He cheated!
Deal: It's not like Kutler didn't do the same to him! Kutler is hopping around the ring and Hogar with a small package and handful of tights! 1......2.......NO! Kutler sets Hogar up with a belly to back suplex right onto that chair! 1......2......NO! Hogar kicks out!
*Kutler: STAY THE FUCK DOWN!
Deal: I think Kutler is pondering wrapping that chair around Hogar's neck!
Storm: That's going too far.
Deal: That seems to be the route he's going but the ref is getting in between him and Hogar and Kutler shoves the ref! I don't think that was a good idea! Kutler is now pulling Hogar up and Hogar is swinging at Kutler!
Storm: WHAT THE HELL?!
Deal: The people are starting to count as Hogar somehow manages to catch a second wind and has Kutler backed into the corner! He pounds on Kutler, 4....5....6....7....8....9.....10! And he's STILL wailing on him! Hogar throws Kutler across the ring and HITS HIM WITH A SPEAR! 1.......2.......NO! Kutler kicks out just in the nick of time! Hogar grabs Kutler by the hair and he smashes his face against the mat. Kutler with an elbow to the face! The two men are wrestling on the mat, each trying to gain the upper hand, and now Kutler with a cross face chicken wing!
Storm: Hogar won't quit, but Kutler just cannot sustain the momentum.
Deal: The fans here in Saudi are firmly behind Hogar now. They are cheering him to get out of that chicken wing.
Storm: GIVE IT UP!
Deal: Hogar reaches the ropes and Kutler CANNOT BELIEVE IT!
*Kutler: FUCK!
Deal: Kip Kutler has HAD IT! No matter what he does, he can't seem to put the man away. It was Hogar breathing heavy and now Kutler is breathing heavy and he's FURIOUS! His own anger is handicapping him. Kutler grabs Hogar and FACE SLAM onto the chair!
*Kutler: STAY DOWN MOTHER FUCKER!
Deal: The cover, 1.....2.....kickout! (crowd pops) Hogar REFUSES to stay down. An extremely frustrated Kutler just threw both of the chairs next to Hogar. Kutler has thrown the kitchen sink against the man but he refuses to quit. Kutler leans over and he's trying to apply the ankle lock submission but Hogar is squirming which is adding to Kutler's frustration. Kutler drops a leg onto Hogar's midsection. Kutler grabs the chair and tries to wrap it around Hogar's legs, but Hogar squirms again.
*Kutler: HOLD STILL!
Deal: Kutler picks up the chair and he stops! Kutler nearly fell over in exhaustion as he nearly tripped over Hogar and he's trying to wipe the blood from his eyes. Hogar has been on empty for some time and now it is Kutler who is bordering on empty. Kutler wanted to extend this match in order to make an example out of Hogar and now Kutler is desperately wanting to end this match because he himself is running out of gas. What was once a long shot is now a real possibility. Can Steve Hogar capitalize on Kutler's.....WAIT! Hogar with a small package, 1.....2....3!
Storm: NO! Kutler kicks out!
Deal: Kutler springs up and he just blew a gasket! He's kicking around, trying to find Hogar. Both of these men seem to be blinded. The referee was just handed a towel and he begins to wipe Kutler.....no! Kutler SNATCHES the towel and wipes his eyes! He has a look that can kill in his eyes as he GLARES at Hogar!
Storm: I wouldn't wanna be Hogar!
Deal: Kutler is taking that bloody rag and he's CHOKING Hogar!
*Kutler: GIVE IT THE FUCK UP!
Deal: The fans here are booing Kutler as he continues to choke Hogar with that towel.
(Hogar is gagging and coughing up blood.)
Deal: This is getting out of hand as Kutler continues to choke Hogar. Hogar is NOT moving! The ref is trying to grab ahold of the towel and a LIVID Kutler is staring down the ref! The ref backs away and Kutler makes his way toward the ref! That towel is COVERED in blood and the ref is being backed into the corner. Kutler is admonishing him.
Storm: The ref has had enough! He's yelling at Kutler and they're in a heated argument.
Deal: This is giving Hogar some time to recuperate
Storm: You're assuming there's something left in the tank. Hogar is MOTIONLESS!
Deal: Kutler is threatening the referee, but he's careful not to put his hands on him because he needs that ref to count Hogar's shoulders to the mat. As Hogar has been claiming for weeks, a loss to him can be detrimental to Kutler's career. Kip Kutler is taking a breather as he glares at a motionless and bloodied Steve Hogar.
Storm: Kutler is eyeing those steel chairs. Does he have in mind what I think he has in mind?!
Deal: Kutler grabs a chair and wraps it around Hogar's left leg.
Storm: He's doing it again! Kutler is looking to END this thing.
Deal: The referee is trying to get in the way, but Kutler shoves him! He picks up the other chair and wraps it around Hogar's other leg.
Storm: This is NOT good for Hogar, not at all.
Deal: Kutler is cursing at Hogar as he makes his way up to the top. He's taking his time, can he even make it up there?!
Storm: Look at Hogar! Kutler has all the time in the world.
Deal: The referee is checking on Hogar and Kutler is SCREAMING at the ref to get out of the way! The ref backs off as Kutler reaches the top. If he connects, Hogar's ankles could be broken! Kutler leaps and Hogar moves slightly, but Kutler CONNECTS!
Storm: Did you hear that?! He SNAPPED at least one of Hogar's ankles!
Deal: This crowd is in DISBELIEF! He very well could have snapped at least one of his ankles. Hogar moved at the last second, which might have saved him.
Storm: No, didn't you hear it?! BOTH ANKLES were SNAPPED!
Deal: I don't know but there seems to be some damage there.
Storm: Kutler has had ENOUGH! He's putting Hogar in his Hogar's own finisher, the figure four leglock.
Deal: The referee is asking Hogar if he gives up and he REFUSES! (crowd pops) This INFURIATES Kutler who increases the pressure!
Storm: Hogar is fading out!
Deal: Indeed he is! The ref asks him again and Hogar uses what's left of his strength to shake his head!
Storm: GIVE UP YOU IDIOT! This man will have both of his legs broken if they're not already!
Deal: Kutler is so zapped of energy that he's not even yelling at Hogar to give up. Kutler is wearing himself down! Hogar's shoulders hit the mat, 1.....2......shoulder up! (crowd pops) Hogar is STILL in this thing!
Storm: WHAT THE HELL?!
Deal: There's nothing else Kutler can do but increase the pressure. Hogar's legs are no longer working. There's NOTHING he can do to come back from this. Yet the man still won't give up! Kutler POUNDS the mat with his fist in frustration!
Storm: I think I heard Hogar's other leg snap! He is NOT walking outta this one.
Deal: The referee is lifting Hogar's arm and it drops, he raises it again and it drops, he lifts it again and Hogar's arm is still up as he gives the fans a thumbs up. Kutler sees this and he's beside himself!
*Kutler: GIVE UP MOTHER FUCKER OR I'LL BREAK YOUR NECK!
Deal: Kutler just threatened to break Hogar's NECK!
Storm: Does Hogar even feel anything in his legs?! He must want to end up in a wheelchair like his partner Dan Williams!
Deal: Kutler seems intent in putting him in a wheelchair. Kutler releases the figure four and he POUNDS the mat in FRUSTRATION! His hands are on the side of his head as he wracks his brain, trying to put away Hogar. He's thrown EVERYTHING in his arsenal at the man and he's STILL in the match!
Storm: He's not standing though!
Deal: Kutler is shaking his head in frustration as he stares down Hogar with smoke coming out of his nostrils. Hogar turns himself around and is crawling, but he can't make his way up to his feet. His legs are no longer working! Why doesn't this referee stop the match?!
Storm: You know the rules!
Deal: There are no rules!
Storm: Exactly!
Deal: Kutler appears to be amused at the sight of Hogar crawling toward him, his legs aren't working, Kutler just smirks and shakes his head in disbelief. Kutler stands there as Hogar, who can barely see due to the blood that is covering his eyes, reaches and grabs one of Kutler's ankles. Hogar doesn't have the strength to get himself back up. Or even take down Kutler at this point.
Storm: Put him out of his misery!
Deal: Kutler just stares at Hogar and takes a deep breath, shaking his head. Even he can't believe what he's seeing.
Storm: Put him away!
Deal: Kutler is now setting Hogar up.....for the Kutting Edge! He has some difficulty but HITS IT!
Storm: PIN HIM!
Deal: I don't think he's convinced that Hogar is done as Hogar lies motionlessly on the mat. Kuter puts Hogar in the Krippling Kutler Cross Face!
Storm: There's no getting out of this!
Deal: We've seen him get out of EVERYTHING Kutler has thrown at him, but you may be right. There is no sign of movement as the referee raises Hogar's arm once and it falls, he raises it again, still no movement, one more time, and IT'S OVER!
Storm: FINALLY!
**DING**DING**DING**
Deal: Kutler is NOT letting go!
Storm: Does he even know where he's at?!
Deal: Either he didn't hear the bell or he's VERY angry that Hogar resisted for so long. I don't know which but the referee is tapping his shoulder and now security is in the ring trying to get Kutler off of Hogar. The man is UNCONSCIOUS! LET HIM GO! He better let go or they might reverse the decision!
Storm: I don't think they can.
Deal: Finally, security is able to pull Kutler off of Hogar. And Kutler collapses right next to Hogar. The careers of these two men have been intertwined for many years, dating back to when both were on the same team. One man's career will end tonight and the other will continue his comeback but he has some recovering to do.
Storm: It's a good thing he has some time off, but he'll be fine! By the time RAGE is back up and running next year, his shoulder will be pretty much healed up.
Deal: How do you know that?
Storm: I know!
Deal: Hogar is STILL motionless as paramedics have arrived and there's a stretcher being brought to the ring.
Storm: ONE stretcher.
Deal: That's what I said! The security guards are trying to help Kutler up, but he's brushing them off. He wants nothing to do with them as he walks himself to the corner. Kutler is staring at the fallen Steve Hogar as paramedics work on him. What is that man thinking?!
Storm: He's asking himself why he's not enjoying a steak at the finest restaurant in Riyadh. This was supposed to be a quick 5-10 minute match.
Deal: Rich Mason is at ringside with his entourage as he watches the chaos continue to unfold. They are trying to get Steve Hogar onto the stretcher.
Storm: I bet Kutler would break that stretcher in two, with Hogar on it, if he had the energy for it.
Deal: Obviously he does not. Mason is watching Hogar with his poker face as if he doesn't have any concern for the man.
Storm: How do you know that?!
Deal: Just a wild guess. Kutler is still standing in his corner and yes he is still standing as he will walk away from this as the victor as he watches one of his most hated rivals being moved into an ambulance. The open the doors and Hogar lifts his head as he just regained consciousness. He looks over at Hogar and locks eyes with him. Hogar gives Kutler the middle finger!
(The crowd pops as Kutler smirks)
Deal: And Kutler gives Hogar a middle finger of his own!
(Another crowd pop)
Storm: Is that supposed to be a sign of respect?
Deal: I don't know what it means, but they're putting Hogar into the ambulance as Kutler continues to stare him down as the doors close and the ambulance pulls away.
Storm: I don't think he was convinced that Hogar was done!
Deal: Who can blame him after all that?
*Ring Announcer: The winner of this match is KIP KUTLER!
(The crowd pops as Kutler steps away from the corner and the ref raises his arm in victory.)
Storm: I don't understand these people! They loved him and then they hated him and now they love him again. I can't wait to see how people react to him once he's back in the states!
Deal: Judging by the fans reaction here at MSG, who have watched this match on the big screen, I'm assuming it will be positive.
(Rich Mason approaches Kutler and raises his other arm.)
Deal: Kutler brushes Mason off as if he doesn't want anything to do with him. Mason backs away as his bodyguards step in front of him.
Storm: Rich Mason made Kip Kutler an even wealthier man tonight between that one million dollar and the winner's purse, which is likely just as much. Gotta love that Saudi money!
Deal: Kip Kutler is refusing help is he makes his way out of the ring.
Storm: Kip Kutler is bloodied and he's beaten, but once again proved that he's a warrior and he will be a force to be reckoned with in RAGE next year.
Deal: Steve Hogar's career has officially ended and is being transported to the hospital as we speak. We hope that he is okay and will keep you updated on his condition.
~~~
Stock: Right then, there’s no bloody time for dithering. We’re getting straight on with the bloody action. Next up , the RAGE Scientific bloody Showcase Championship is on the bloody line as Doug Devens defends against Nightwalker! Gordon vs. Nightwalker
Vandessa Deal: What a night so far!
Ricky Storm: 22 years in the making!
Vandessa Deal: Doug Devens won’t just come out here as a champion he will come out here as a conqueror. Double champion!
Ricky Storm: Doug has to be tired, but maybe the stem cells are working! May he hit my boy Kip up for some D-Bol or trenbolone!
Vandessa Deal: Both these competitors represent the same faction, but this match is about personal gain! They have to set the alliance to Daniel Dare aside to achieve their goals and dreams!
Ricky Storm: Let’s head to bloody Lord Robert Stock! That guy is totally loco daddy! He’s an honorary Planet Silverstar member!
Stock: Oi! Still bloody talking here! From Chicago, weighing in at 254 bloody pounds, DOUG DEVENS!
("Ride of the Valkyries" by Wagner plays. Devens stands at the top of the ramp, both championships displayed with quiet arrogance. Thomas Gordon lingers just behind him, hands folded, a satisfied smile on his face like a man watching a long-term investment finally peak.)
Ricky Storm: He beat Scott Grayse earlier tonight with Gordon’s help, let’s be clear about that, but he’s walking into this match already wounded. Two matches. Two belts and now Nightwalker? That’s rough! She is someone you should never overlook especially on one of the grandest stages!
Vandessa Deal: She is Rage's REAL DEAL! She is laser focused on winning here tonight. Yeah, it’s strange seeing Salvation church members facing one another but when it’s for one of the most prestigious titles in wrestling today all bets are off!
Storm: She’s real? Are you for real daddy? She is as fake as your tits!
Vandessa Deal: Idiot! Do all you Storms share one collective brain? Of course you do and it’s damaged! Just sit there and be mute!
Ricky Storm: We are the free folk! We have a pretty sweet time Machine, just ask Ferman, Barnhill or Jennings! Our president JOEY FERMAN of Planet Silverstar is C.O.O. Of UWA!
Vanessa Deal: Crayon crew as Thief Taylor calls them! Just stop talking about them. No one cares! NO ONE CARES!
Robert Stock: His bloody opponent hailing from some bloody quadrant somewhere in bloody hell…..
(A little girl's giggle is heard and then " Out of the darkness hell's queen did call to pain and suffering she brought to them all. Away ran the children to hide in their beds in fear that the devil would chop off their heads". (The little girl giggles again)
Stock: Presenting, the bloody Queen of Hell - NIGHTWALKER!
(At that point the lights go out and fog fills the stage as "Dracula” by Rob Zombie hits a fire ball, shoots out of the stage and turns into Loralie Blackwell . She heads down the ramp to the ring in cat-like strides glaring at the crowd as the non-believers boo her and her followers cheer. She stops at the edge of the stage and snaps her fingers disappearing only to reappear in the middle of the ring and heads to her corner.)
Ricky Storm: Her trickery shows no bounds! I wonder if David Copperfield did his apprenticeship under her tutelage? What about D.B Copper? I swore I saw him at the Dollar Tree in Lima, Ohio! Might have been Tat Tom!
Vandessa Deal: She earned this shot you fool. BOH points. Consistency and she chose him. That tells you everything. She is more focused now than she has been in a long time.
Ricky Storm: Rumor has it that my boy Dougie D lived in a jungle with a crazy tribe that taught him the real meaning of enlightenment, daddy!
Vandessa Deal: Lies! All lies, I swear, I am not paid enough for this!
**DING**DING**
(They circle slowly, neither willing to overcommit. Circling like two gladiators destined for greatness. They are circling while jaw jacking one another. Both competitors circling with their eyes locked on one another. )
Ricky Storm: This is Scientific Showcase rules submissions only. No pinfalls, no knockouts. One mistake, and it’s over.
(The first lock-up is brief and violent. Nightwalker drops level, reaching for Devens’ leg, but Devens sprawls hard and drives her face-first into the mat. He stomps on her.)
Vandessa Deal: That’s veteran instinct. Devens didn’t hesitate; he smothered her.
Ricky Storm: Being from hell and all that darkness I bet she enjoys a little smothering! I know I do!
Deal: Of course you do, you sick freak!
(Devens grinds a forearm across Nightwalker’s face, just enough to hurt, just enough to irritate. Terry Dale warns him. Devens ignores it. They reset. He attempts to try again but Nightwalker strikes faster this time twisting into Devens’ arm and forcing him toward the ropes.)
Ricky Storm: Nightwalker’s not trying to overpower him. She’s trying to out-think him. Doug is a bit older so he could be sun-downing!
(Devens breaks free with a rake of the fingers and immediately snaps on a headlock, dragging Nightwalker to the mat and slowing the pace to a crawl. Gordon nods approvingly from ringside.)
Vandessa Deal: This is Doug Devens’ world right now. This is how he wins he drains you.
Ricky Storm: Plus, Gordon in your corner ain’t a bad thing either! He ain’t eye candy or anything, but you got to be wondering, if you're Nightwalker, when he’s gonna pull some shit, daddy!
(Nightwalker fights up, shoots Devens off the ropes but Devens blocks, yanks her arm over the top rope, and drops his weight onto it.)
Ricky Storm: That arm’s a target now. Everything Devens does from here will be about control.
Deal: He’s trying to wear her down, not a rookie move by any means.
(Back inside, Devens twists the arm again and again, threatening quick armbars, forcing Nightwalker to burn energy escaping instead of attacking. Then suddenly Nightwalker rolls through a transition and snaps on a triangle choke.)
Vandessa Deal: She’s got it! She’s got it locked in!
(The crowd roars as Devens scrambles, stacking her just enough to reach the ropes with his fingertips.)
Ricky Storm: That was close. Too close. Good thing he has a furry red-assed Orangutan's reach!
Deal: That would be a baboon you donkey!
(Gordon jumps onto the apron, barking at Dale, buying Devens precious seconds to recover. Nightwalker snaps. She charges Devens, smashing his head into the corner, kneeing him in the ribs, then dragging him down into a brutal neck crank.)
Vandessa Deal: This is frustration boiling over. Nightwalker feels it slipping.
Ricky Storm: She is mad as a hornet! Her eyes are glowing! Is Lucifer gonna crack the earth and appear from the depths of hell? I hope not, Halloween isn’t for like 10 months!
(Devens bites her hand to break free. Dale scolds him. Gordon waves it off. Nightwalker responds by chopping Devens leg out and stomping directly on the knee before locking in a kneebar.)
Ricky Storm: That’s the same knee he’s been favoring all night!
Vandessa Deal: He bit her!!!!! What the hell!
Ricky Storm: He must have missed catering!
(Devens howls, clawing to the ropes. He barely escapes. Nightwalker is laughing while she creeps forward! She grabs him by the head and suplexes him over. She is quick to her feet and drops a hard elbow. She grinding that elbow into his throat in an attempt to choke him out. Devens flips her over and begins just a flurry of hard rights!)
Vandessa Deal: Deven’s just brawling now!
Ricky Storm: He better pace himself. This ain’t 2010!
(Devens traps Nightwalker during a flurry of rage and cinches in a Crossface, sitting deep and wrenching back with everything he has. He’s reefing on her neck with a good grip. Nightwalker slowly trying to inch her way to the ropes. Doug applies more pressure, slowing her fight.)
Vandessa Deal: This could be it!
(Nightwalker crawls. Inch by inch. Fingertips scraping canvas. Rope break. The crowd applauds both. Nightwalker rolls to the floor. Devens follows but she snaps him forward with a huge clothesline, driving the back of his head into the apron.)
Ricky Storm: That’s vicious! She’s dismantling him! That rattled his brain. He may need a cat-scan!
Vanessa Deal: Step by step she wears him down. She wants this gold!
(Nightwalker attempts to lift him but he pushes her into the guard rail. She is clobbering him. He hits her with a knee raise taking her back. Doug to his feet and suplexes her over taking both competitors down!)
Vandessa Deal: Some old school traditional move sets.
Ricky Storm: Sometimes things that are old become new again. Just like your tits!
Vandessa Deal: Idiot, I swear!
(Nightwalker and Devens are both slow to get up! Nightwalker gets to get her feet and delivers a huge headbutt sending Doug back into the ring apron.)
Ricky Storm: Now that’s using your head, eh!
(She rolls him into the ring, Nightwalker locks in an arm-triangle choke. Devens staggers to his feet and slams her into the corner, but she keeps the hold applied. Then the building loses its god damn mind!)
(“Legendary by Skillet” plays over the loud speaker.)
Vandessa Deal: WAIT!!!!! Hold THE DAMN PHONE! WAIT A SECOND!!!!
Ricky Storm: Someone call my daddy, daddy - ya know!
(Harold Hartley appears on the stage.)
Ricky Storm: You’ve got to be kidding me.
Vanessa Deal: This is crazy!
(Harold looks at Robert bloody Stock and nods.)
Robert Stock: Harold Hartley is cashing in the WHO’S THE DADDY PRIZE. The match is now a triple threat.
(Devens is screaming like he has seen a ghost? He’s holding Terry Dale trying to get his feet. Hartley runs down the ramp and slides into the ring and Nightwalker turns and CRACK.)
Vandessa Deal: NO! NO!
(Hartley levels Nightwalker with a lead pipe, knocking her out cold. He tosses the pipe out of the ring before Terry Dale notices.)
Ricky Storm: This is a robbery!
(Hartley turns to Devens. He charges in blind rage. Hartley sidesteps. Strikes. Drops Devens to the mat.)
Vandessa Deal: Hartley’s been waiting a year for this moment!
(Hartley traps the arm and sinks in The PAINKILLER. Devens fights. Thrashes. Reaches for Gordon.)
Ricky Storm: There’s nowhere to go! That’s a huge DICK MOVE OF THE CENTURY!
Vandessa Deal: He’s trying to break his arm!
Ricky Storm: Pay back is a bitch daddy!
(Deven’s is fighting it. He is screaming in pain. Terry Dale is down asking Deven’s if he taps! He shakes his head no! He’s frothing at the mouth while gasping from the pain.)
Vanessa Deal: He’s gonna break his damn arm!
Ricky Storm: I can’t wait for the pop crack rice crispy sound! Pay back is a real super bitch daddy!
(Devens taps. The pain was too severe and The bell rings.)
**DING**DING**DING**
Stock: Your bloody WINNER! - HAROLD HARTLEY!!!
Vandessa Deal: HAROLD HARTLEY HAS DONE IT!
(Hartley rises as the crowd explodes. He takes the Scientific Showcase Championship the same one Deven’s took from him long ago. Hartley flips Devens off. Nightwalker glares from the corner, fury burning through the haze.)
Ricky Storm: Nightwalker was robbed. Devens was humbled. And Harold Hartley just rewrote history. Hartley walks up the ramp, championship reclaimed, while chaos and anger linger behind him.
Vandessa Deal: This wasn’t just a match, Ricky. This was a reckoning.
Ricky Storm: LEDGENDARY LIKE ONLY RAGE CAN PROVIDE!
Deal: Okay RAGE fans it all comes down to this, the main event of Year 22. After a year long Bouts Of Honor competition that saw Team Cage come out victorious and giving the advantage to the challenger in this match. RAGE World Champion Daniel Dare will defend his title against his long time rival Cage in the FEAR FACTORY which will take place inside of the CATHEDRAL in Chicago, Illinois, home of none other than the Hardcore Holy Roller himself the Saint, who is currently in TCW, another long time rival of Dare and the same can be said of Cage, who will also be the SPECIAL REFEREE! I can’t believe what we are about to see!
Storm: Neither can I! This is going to be INSANE!
Deal: Insane doesn’t even begin to cover it! The fans here in Madison Square Garden will be watching it on RAGE-Vision as there are cameras set up all over the Cathedral to capture the action to make sure none of the fans here in New York City or watching at home miss a second of what will be an unquestionably dangerous and violent match!
Storm: It should be noted that there will be NO ONE ELSE inside the Cathedral except for Cage, Dare, and the Saint and one can only imagine what waits for them inside! No members of Team Dare or the Salvation Church. No members of Team Cage. Just those three inside the Cathedral, with Chicago firefighters and paramedics standing by outside the property for when the match ends, which is now the focal point of the Fear Factory match inside the home of the man who created it all the way back in 2017 while he was the RAGE World Champion which was an absolutely epic match. In fact the Saint loved the match so much he even brought it to TCW with him back in 2022!
Deal: The Saint won both of those matches, while we saw Jerry Root win in 2018 and Gemini prevail in 2019 here in RAGE so this will be only the FIFTH TIME this match will be used in either fed as it is so dangerous, so mind altering, both feds agree that it should be used SPARINGLY and ONLY in extreme situations and there is no situation more extreme than the BLOOD FEUD between Daniel Dare and Cage!
Storm: These two have been going after each other for YEARS and now they have a chance to finally settle this in what will be maybe the most challenging match of their careers. Cage won the right to pick the stipulation to this match and he decided on the Fear Factory as he doesn’t just want to beat Dare, he wants to push him to his physical and mental limit while at the same time hoping to walk out of the Cathedral as the new RAGE World Champion.
Deal: Cage has been obsessed with taking down Dare and the Salvation Church and now he finally gets Dare, in what is his last chance to fight for the RAGE World Championship, one on one in an environment Cage thinks favors him and a match he says is right up his alley and with this being his last chance at taking down Dare, Cage is swinging for the fences with this pick. But while Cage clearly knows what he is doing and what he is getting in for, we can’t forget the man he is facing is Daniel Dare. He has seen it all, done it all, and will not be intimidated by this match no matter how dangerous or torturous it may seem.
Storm: Let’s not forget Dare and the Salvation Church spent over a year inside of the Cathedral after they were gifted it by Mason International after the Saint’s controversial departure from the business last summer. They used it as their home, their base of operations, and remade it in their image while they were there. And during that time they got to know every room, every hallway, every corner in the Cathedral so while Cage may think he has Dare backed into a corner, Dare spent a long time inside the Cathedral and with his knowledge of the layout of the Cathedral, there are those who feel Cage made a rash decision picking the Cathedral as the location and that he might have accidentally handed Dare the advantage without realizing it.
Deal: That is an excellent point as Dare took great pleasure in revamping the Cathedral in his image while the Salvation Church occupied it which they did until the Miracle Marathon when the Saint defeated Dare to become the RAGE World Champion and reclaim ownership of the Cathedral. Dare was able to regain the championship at Hell’s Holiday bringing us to this moment now where two of the sport's most bitter rivals finally get to settle their issues in what might be the final encounter between them. But we would not be doing our job if we didn’t discuss the man who will be officiating this match taking place inside HIS HOME and that is none other than the Saint.
Storm: It would be malpractice if we didn’t discuss him or his history with both of these men. Everyone knows about the wars waged between the Saint and Daniel Dare over the years. They have spent nearly THREE DECADES inflicting ungodly pain and suffering on each other in the feud that was standard bearer every other feud in this sport has been compared to. It was the first feud EVER inducted into the Hall Of Fame and even during “down times” when they are not actively battling each other, there is still a hate between them that will never die no matter how much time passes.
Deal: They don’t call Saint vs. Dare the Feud of Feuds for nothing as they have been in some of the bloodiest, most violent and historic matches this sport has ever seen. With all of that said, while many feel the Saint being the special referee for this match gives Cage the advantage, there are those who feel differently because while many people focus on the Saint’s hatred of Dare, let’s not forget that the Saint also has had a long and violent history with Cage.
Storm: They have engaged in some of the most brutal matches the sport has ever seen and while neither of them hate each other like they hate Dare, to say they are friends would be considered a massive case of misinformation because there is no love lost between Cage and the Saint either.
Deal: Throw in the fact that Cage and Dare are fighting inside THE SAINT’S HOME, a home he spent a year trying to get back and several months renovating when he did, no thanks to Cage’s use of a blow torch while he was “helping” clean the Cathedral up, something that did not sit well with the Saint. Word is while any weapon is in play for this match, word is the Saint put in the contract when asked to ref this match nothing flammable would be used in this match, as well as that RAGE would foot the bill for any part of his home that gets damaged or destroyed during this match. Some say it was the Saint just trying to squeeze a few extra dollars out of RAGE just because he could, but he also knows that by agreeing to let the Fear Factory take place inside of his home there is a good chance it will not look exactly the same when it’s done.
Storm: For his sake I hope he has a good contractor on speed dial because he is going to need it when it’s done! In addition to all the insanity and blood shed we are going to witness, both Cage and Dare are going to have to face their greatest fear if they hope to win this match. No pinfalls will be counted for a wrestler who hasn’t faced his fear so even if your opponent drops dead with no chance of kicking out, if you haven’t faced your fear yet the Saint won’t even consider making the count!
Deal: Both of these men know that and are ready to face whatever fear they have to take down the other, and knowing what type of men Cage and Dare, we can only imagine what kind of fear they could possibly have!
Storm: I shudder to think what could possibly scare these two!
Deal: I don't know what it could be but we are close to finding out as Stock is in the ring ready for the announcements!
Stock: LADIES AND BLOODY GENTLEMEN! OUR NEXT MATCH IS THE MAIN BLOODY EVENT OF YEAR 22 AND IS THE FEAR FACTORY MATCH THAT IS TAKING PLACE INSIDE THE SAINT'S BLOODY CATHEDRAL IN CHICAGO, ILLINOIS AND IS FOR THE RAGE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP!
(Crowd pops LOUDLY)
Stock: INTRODUCING FIRST, THE SPECIAL REFEREE! HE IS A HALL OF BLOODY FAMER AND ONE OF THE GREATEST BLOODY WRESTLER'S OF ALL TIME! HE IS THE HARDCORE HOLY ROLLER ….. THE SAINT!
(GOAT by the Cult plays bringing a deafening roar from the fans as the Saint, thanks to the cameras inside the Cathedral, appears on the RAGE-Vision. He makes his way to a wrestling ring set up in the basement gym of the Cathedral. He is wearing a referee’s shirt with the word GOAT on the back. He looks into the camera to acknowledge the fans back in New York who continue to cheer loudly.)
Stock: NOW INTRODUCING THE BLOODY CHALLENGER! FROM MESA, ARIZONA… WEIGHING 225 POUNDS, HE IS A MULTI-TIME HALL OF BLOODY FAMER… THIS… IS… CAGE!!!
(The fans erupt into deafening cheers as they see Cage make his way into the ring in the basement gym. Cage points at the camera to acknowledge the fans then goes about getting ready for the match.)
Stock: NOW INTRODUCING THE CHAMPION! HE IS THE LEADER OF THE SALVATION BLOODY CHURCH AND CALLS HIMSELF THE MESSIAH OF WRESTLING! HE WEIGHS IN AT 300 BLOODY POUNDS AND HAILS FROM TO HELL AND BACK! THE RAGE WORLD CHAMPION …. DANIEL DARE!
(Dare makes his way towards the ring in the basement gym of the Cathedral while the fans back in. New York City boo him LUSTILY as he says a few incendiary words into the camera before stepping into the ring.)
*CAMERA VIEW ON TELEVISION SWITCHES TO DIRECTLY INSIDE THE CATHEDRAL*
Deal: They are inside the ring in the basement gym of the Cathedral as we now switch to the view inside of the Cathedral where the action is about to take place. Even though they are all the way out in Chicago we can feel the tension all the way out here in New York! The Saint calls Cage and Dare to the middle of the ring and is giving them both last second instructions!
Saint: Alright you two, PAY ATTENTION to what I’m about to say because I’m only going to say it once and I WILL NOT REPEAT MYSELF! This is the FEAR FACTORY but it is also MY HOUSE! I didn’t wait a year to get the Cathedral back and then agree to let you two fight it out inside MY HOME without a few assurances from RAGE beforehand.
This IS an anything goes match, weapons are allowed, and in fact encouraged, and ANYTHING is fair game to be used. HOWEVER, I want you to keep in mind that thanks to a clause in my contract that RAGE agreed to, IF YOU BREAK IT YOU BOUGHT IT! So feel free to use whatever you want, but remember if you break it, the money is coming out of YOUR PAYCHECK NO QUESTIONS ASKED!
Deal: The Saint isn’t playing about that!
Saint: ALSO, since this is the Fear Factory, if you want to win you must FACE YOUR FEAR! Any pinfall or submissions without facing your fear first will be IGNORED so I strongly advise both of you face your fears as soon as possible to speed the proceedings along. Falls also can take place ANYWHERE inside the Cathedral on OR outside. As long as it's only Cathedral grounds, it's good. The ONLY rule I have tonight is that while weapons are in fact allowed, NOTHING FLAMMABLE IS ALLOWED! And we all know why that is …. CAGE.
Cage: IT WAS ONE ROOM!
Saint: IT WAS A BIG ROOM! I DID allow both of you to place weapons at random locations in the Cathedral as I damn well this fight isn’t staying inside this ring. Only you two know where you placed them so use them at will and while I am strictly enforcing my NO FIRE RULE, feel free to spill as much blood as you want because that cleans up much easier than fire. No thanks to Cage.
Cage: Just let it go already!
Saint: I REFUSE TO LET IT GO! YOU ALMOST BURNED DOWN THE WHOLE DAMN PLACE! Also there is one room on the main floor that is sealed off and OFF LIMITS and you must NOT GO IN THERE OR SOMETHING SERIOUSLY HORRIBLE WILL HAPPEN TO YOU!
Dare: I didn’t agree to that! You can’t tell me what to do, I’M THE MESSIAH AND YOUR BIOLOGICAL FATHER! If I want to go in that room I’M GOING IN THAT ROOM!
Saint: THE HELL YOU ARE! As I said before, MY HOUSE MY RULES so what I say GOES! That being said, enough wasting time, let’s go about the business of you two kicking the shit out each other! RING THE BELL!
**DING**DING**
Deal: The bell has rung and Cage and Dare immediately go at each other! It’s a slugfest from the start with the Saint looking on as Cage and Dare are using each other like a punching bag in the early going!
Storm: They’ve waited all year for this match and now that it’s here they aren’t going to hold back! They are rolling along the ring ropes beating the crap out of each other and it’s only to get more violent from here!
Deal: Cage has Dare backed into the corner and is whaling on him with rights and lefts …. DARE WITH A KICK TO THE NUTS! Cage goes down to his knees and Dare viciously boots him in the head!
Storm: There are no rules so he did it right in front of the Saint knowing there will be no repercussions for doing so!
Deal: Dare smirks at the Saint telling him it’s going to be a short night for him and the easiest paycheck he ever earned and now grabs Cage and CLOBBERS him across the back! He does it again and now he grabs Cage in a front face lock and SWINGS HIM VIOLENTLY ACROSS THE RING!
Storm: Cage sits up grabbing his neck and he might have tweaked something in it when Dare threw him!
Deal: Cage tries to stand up and Dare CLOTHESLINES him and sends him to the mat! He goes to cover Cage, but the Saint just stands in the corner staring at him!
Dare: WHAT ARE YOU DOING? GET OFF YOUR ASS AND MAKE THE COUNT!
Saint: YOU KNOW THE RULES! NOT UNTIL YOU FACE YOUR FEARS! FACE IT AND I’LL COUNT! UNTIL THEN SHUT YOUR MOUTH!
Deal: Dare clearly didn’t like the Saint telling him off, but the rules are clear! No pinfalls or submissions will be counted until a wrestler faces his fear! Dare reluctantly and angrily goes back to Cage who shoots up and catches him with a DROP KICK that sends Dare flying through the ropes out to the floor!
Storm: Landing on the floor is hard enough under normal circumstances but there is NO MAT on the floor in this basement gym so Dare’s landing was rougher than usual!
Storm: Dare gets up slowly trying to shake off the pain …. CAGE WITH A SUICIDE DIVE OVER THE TOP ROPE ONTO DARE!
Deal: And that might be the last we see of the ring in this match! Dare with another rough landing on the concrete floor and now Cage grabs Dare by the hair and begins BASHING HIS HEAD INTO THE FLOOR!
Storm: Dare's head is making a sickening sound as his flesh is repeatedly SLAMMED into the concrete!
Deal: Cage pulls Dare off the floor and now he whips him HEAD FIRST into a nearby weight rack! Dare hits the ground and now Cage grabs a DUMBBELL and goes to BRAIN Dare with it …. Dare moves and Cage slams the dumbbell into the ground!
Storm: Cage stands up and turns to face Dare …. Dare grabs him and throws Cage HEAD FIRST INTO THE MIRROR BY THE WEIGHT RACK!
Deal: The mirror SHATTERS and shards of broken glass are everywhere! The Saint pulls out his cellphone and takes pictures as he's clearly documenting this so he can get reimbursed by RAGE for the damage!
Storm: Cage stands up and there is a HUGE gash on his head from where it hit the mirror! Blood is pouring down his face and it didn't take long for blood to spill tonight in the Fear Factory!
Deal: Dare picks up a glass shard and SLASHES Cage across the back with it! That opens up a huge gash on his back and Cage howls in pain! He drops to his knees and grabs a glass shard himself. Dare moves in on him and Cage STABS Dare in the foot with the glass shard! Now Dare howls like a wounded animal as these two are SLICING AND STABBING each other like maniacs and we’re barely five minutes into the Fear Factory!
Storm: We knew it would be bloody but I didn’t think the blood would come THIS FAST! These two are out to MAIM each other!
Deal: Cage pulls the glass shard out of Dare’s foot and slashes him across the thigh with it! Cage goes to stand up but Dare grabs a dumbbell and SMASHES Cage in the back with it!
Storm: OUCH! That was right in the spine! I can feel Cage’s pain all the way here in New York! That was VICIOUS!
Deal: Cage drops to his knees and tries to get some distance between himself and Dare who runs up and boots Cage in the ribs! Cage rolls over clutching his stomach in pain and Dare has had the advantage most of the early going!
Storm: Dare looks over at the Saint who looks like he just texted a photo of the broken mirror to RAGE management and yells at him to pay attention! The Saint yells back until either one of them faces their fear he doesn't have shit to do and that he should pay attention to Cage instead of him!
Deal: Dare demands to know how is he supposed to face his fear when he doesn’t know where he’s supposed to face it! The Saint yells back that it will happen when it happens and to stop bitching and start fighting!
Storm: Dare did not like that answer!
Deal: Dare does not like when anyone talks back to him! When you call yourself the Messiah of wrestling you think everyone is beneath you! Dare is still carrying that dumbbell and turns back to face Cage who is slowly getting up. Dare charges at Cage and goes to PUNCH HIM WITH THE DUMBBELL …. CAGE.PICKS UP A BENCH AND USES IT AS A SHIELD TO BLOCK THE PUNCH!
Storm: Dare's hand went into the bench with the weight of the dumbbell behind it! He drops the dumbbell and howls in pain as he might have injured his hand! Dare angrily turns towards Cage who grabs Dare by the head and SLAMS his face on the workout bench!
Deal: Dare is rocked and now Cage leaps up on the workout bench and now leaps towards Dare with a HURRICANRANA! OH MY GOD!
Storm: Great move by Cage as it sent Dare crashing into a nearby treadmill! Cage runs over and STOMPS Dare's head into the treadmill and that didn't sound good!
Deal: Cage now STANDS on Dare’s back while he is face down on the treadmill. Cage looks at the control panel and flips on the power switch ….. THE TREADMILL IS MOVING WHILE CAGE IS STANDING ON DARE’S BACK!
Storm: The treadmill is GRINDING Dare’s face while Cage remains on top of him ….. Cage CRANKS up the speed on the treadmill as it continues to grind Darel’s face! CAGE IS USING THE TREADMILL LIKE A BELT SANDER ON DARE’S FACE!
Deal: Cage continues to turn up the speed on the treadmill as Dare growls in pain! Dare is trying to get out of this and now he rolls his entire body onto the treadmill which shoots him off and causes Cage to go FACE FIRST into the control panel! He lands on the treadmill and is shot off of it like Dare was into a nearby wall!
Storm: Dare sits up and sees his reflection in a nearby mirror and sees his face is BRIGHT RED as Cage tried to take his skin off with the treadmill! There’s a huge cut on Dare’s forehead and blood is coming out of it as both men have already been busted open!
Deal: Dare looks at his wound in the mirror and he is FURIOUS! Cage tried to permanently disfigure him with the treadmill and Dare is not going to let that stand! He pulls Cage up by the throat and CHOKE SLAMS HIM ON THE TREADMILL!
Storm: The treadmill is now DESTROYED and unusable thanks to that Choke Slam and the Saint pulls out his cellphone and makes a call to RAYMOND CUCUMBER?
Saint: HEY CUCUMBER? IT’S THE SAINT! YEAH I KNOW I’M SUPPOSED TO BE REFFING THIS MATCH, BUT HAVE YOU SEEN THE MESS THEY’RE MAKING? THEY’RE TEARING SHIT UP LEFT AND RIGHT AND AT THIS RATE I MIGHT NOT HAVE A HOUSE LEFT WHEN THIS IS OVER! SO THAT FEE YOU HAD TO PAY TCW FOR THEM TO AGREE TO LET ME REF THIS MATCH? IT IS NOW DOUBLE! HEY, YOU KNEW MY SERVICES WOULDN’T BE CHEAP, SO IF YOU WANT ME TO CONTINUE TO STAND BACK WHILE THEY DESTROY MY HOME I JUST GOT BACK, YOU WILL PAY THE TAB AND THANK ME FOR IT! THERE’S NO NEED TO BE LIKE THAT, JUST PAY ME WHAT YOU OWE AND WE’LL BE GOOD! I KNEW YOU’D COME AROUND! PLEASURE DOING BUSINESS WITH YOU!
Deal: Dare overheard the Saint call Cucumber and he isn’t happy about him making calls while he’s reffing his match!
Dare: WHAT THE HELL ARE YOU DOING? WHY ARE YOU CALLING CUCUMBER WHEN YOU’RE SUPPOSED TO BE REFFING MY MATCH! WHAT IS WRONG WITH YOU!
Saint: DON’T YOU WORRY ABOUT WHAT I’M DOING, WORRY ABOUT WHAT YOU SHOULD BE DOING BECAUSE WHAT I DO IS MY BUSINESS, NOT YOURS!
Deal: Dare is LIVID at the Saint and is literally SEETHING as he turns back towards Cage who is trying to get out of the wreckage of the treadmill. He gets to his feet and Dare lifts him up for a SUPLEX INTO THE WALL! That cracked some of the plaster and you can see the look on the Saint’s face as he clearly is going to demand more money from RAGE after this!
Storm: I don’t know how much money they had to offer the Saint AND TCW for him to agree to ref this match, but I’m sure it was a LOT!
Deal: Dare pulls Cage up and tries to whip him into the wall again, but Cage reverses it and sends Dare FACE FIRST into the wall and that causes more damage! The Saint is heard saying off to the side that RAGE is going to go bankrupt paying off all this damage as Cage grabs Dare as he steps away from the wall and drills him with a big right! That knocks Dare towards the gym doors and now Cage uses Dare’s head to SMASH OPEN the doors and boots Dare out into the hallway!
Storm: They’re now free to go anywhere in the Cathedral and there’s no telling what damage they might do! Cage runs over and drives a big elbow into the back of Dare’s head and that knocks him to the floor! Cage runs towards him and hits Dare with a MASSIVE DOUBLE STOMP TO THE BACK!
Deal: Cage rolls Dare over and tries to go for the cover and the Saint has to tell him he needs to face his fear first. Cage asks when is that supposed to happen and the Saint tells Cage it will happen when it happens and he’s tired of answering questions! Cage turns towards Dare who reaches up and GOUGES Cage in the eyes! That slows him down and now Dare grabs Cage and throws him into a nearby elevator!
Storm: The Cathedral has elevators? I didn’t know that! This place is more massive than I thought!
Deal: Dare follows Cage in and tackles Cage against the wall! The elevator door shuts behind them and now it’s just Dare and Cage inside the elevator!
Storm: The Saint is still in the basement and now has to catch up to Dare and Cage! We now get the camera view inside the elevator as Dare is beating down Cage!
Deal: Dare SLAMS Cage’s head against the elevator wall and Cage slumps to the ground! Dare knees him in the face and blood from Cage’s open wound SPLATTERS all over the elevator!
Storm: Some of it got on the elevator camera lens! Damn that went everywhere!
Deal: Dare is BRUTALIZING Cage inside the elevator as being in a confined space with Daniel Dare is not anyplace you want to be, not even one of the toughest men in the wrestling industry in Cage!
Storm: Dare is going off on Cage with rights and lefts and is BERATING Cage as he does! He’s telling Cage he should have never come back to RAGE and he is going to cripple him while his family watches!
Deal: Dare is beating Cage to a pulp inside the elevator and Cage may be OUT! Dare sees Cage is defenseless and now holds up his hand! We all know what that means as Dare goes for the TESTICLE SQUEEZE ….
Storm: What the hell! The lights in the elevator WENT OFF! It’s PITCH BLACK IN THERE!
Deal: What the hell is going on! We can hear Dare screaming to turn the lights back on so he can finish beating down Cage, but we can’t see him …. The elevator lights up again and WHAT IS THAT!
Storm: I don’t know it looks like a video of some abandoned building …. Wait a second, that's RAGE HEADQUARTERS! The windows are boarded up and the doors are chained and padlocked! WHAT THE HELL IS THIS!
Voice: WHAT YOU ARE LOOKING IS ALL THAT’S LEFT OF THE WRESTLING PROMOTION KNOWN AS RAGE! WHAT WAS ONCE A PROUD AND THRIVING COMPANY THAT EMPLOYED THE BEST WRESTLERS IN THE WORLD IS NOW NOTHING, BUT A MEMORY AS THE COMPANY WAS FORCED TO CLOSE IT’S DOORS FOREVER AFTER DANIEL DARE LOST THE RAGE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP TO CAGE!
INTEREST IN THE COMPANY PLUMMETED OVERNIGHT, SUBSCRIPTIONS TO ALL RAGE STREAMING SERVICES WERE CANCELED, TICKET SALES CRASHED, MERCHANDISE DIDN’T SELL AND FANS STOPPED WATCHING ENTIRELY OVERNIGHT!
SHORTLY AFTER, ONE WRESTLING PROMOTION AFTER ANOTHER WAS FORCED TO CLOSE IT’S DOORS FOREVER AS WRESTLING DIED THE NIGHT THE MESSIAH LOST!
Storm: WHAT WAS THAT!
Deal: I don’t know, but that was INSANE! It was some sort of apocalyptic vision of the future of the wrestling industry should Dare lose this match!
Voice: DANIEL DARE HAS FACED HIS FEAR!
Deal: The lights in the elevator come back on and we see Dare balled up in the corner in the fetal position rocking back and forth saying “MAKE IT STOP!” Dare’s fear is that the wrestling industry will be no more if he loses to Cage! He’s now faced it and he can now go for the win!
Storm: The elevator finally reaches the next floor and the doors open. Dare quickly gets off the elevator and turns to curse it out saying it should go back to hell where it belongs! He looks over his shoulder and sees the Saint standing just down the hallway who is waiting impatiently for Dare and Cage to resume fighting.
Saint: CONGRATULATIONS YOU FACED YOUR FEAR! NOW CAN WE TRY TO FINISH THIS MATCH WHILE WE’RE STILL IN 2025?
Dare: YOU WEREN’T ON THE ELEVATOR! HOW THE HELL DID YOU GET UP HERE SO FAST?
Saint: SECRET PASSAGES, THEY’RE ALL OVER THE PLACE, REMEMBER?
Dare: OH YES, THE SECRET PASSAGES! I ALWAYS LOVED THOSE. DID YOU USE THE ONE IN THE SOUTHEAST CORNER?
Saint: OF COURSE I DID. IT’S THE QUICKEST WAY HERE FROM THE BASEMENT.
Dare: I ALWAYS LOVED THAT PASSAGE, MADE MOVING AROUND THIS PLACE SO MUCH EASIER.
Saint: IT’S ONE OF MY FAVORITE THINGS ABOUT THE CATHEDRAL. BY THE WAY YOU MAY WANT TO LOOK OUT.
Dare: LOOK OUT? LOOK OUT FOR WHAT ….
Deal: CAGE EXPLODES OUT OF THE ELEVATOR AND TACKLES DARE INTO A NEARBY TABLE! A vase that was on the table falls off and shatters on the floor!
Cage: OH SHIT! I AM SO SORRY ABOUT THAT!
Saint: DON’T BE! THAT IS A VASE DARE LEFT BEHIND WHEN I KICKED THE SALVATION CHURCH OUT OF HERE! IT’S EXPENSIVE AS HELL BUT IS ALSO AN EYESORE SO YOU DID ME A FAVOR?
Dare: IS THAT MY VASE FROM THE MING DYNASTY FROM CHINA? I WAS WONDERING WHERE I LEFT THAT! IT’S A PRICELESS ANTIQUE!
Saint: NOT ANYMORE!
Dare: CAGE YOU BASTARD! YOU OWE ME A MILLION DOLLARS!
Cage: I THOUGHT YOU SAID IT WAS PRICLESS!
Dare: I JUST PUT A PRICE ON IT AND IT’S A MILLION DOLLARS!
Cage: GOOD LUCK GETTING IT FROM ME!
Deal: Dare explodes into a blind rage and TACKLES Cage to the floor! Dare POUNDS him in the head with a Double Axe Handle, but now Cage MULE KICKS Dare off of him and sends Dare HEAD FIRST down a nearby stairwell! Dare is sprawled out on a landing several steps down and now Cage HURLS himself over the railing and lands on Dare with a SPLASH!
Storm: HOLY SHIT! Cage damn near hurled himself to his death, but fortunately for him he landed on Dare! Blood splattered all over the wall and the Saint is going to have a hell of a time cleaning this up when this match is over!
Deal: You couldn’t pay me enough to help clean up this mess! Cage goes to cover Dare, but quickly stops as he remembers he still hasn’t faced his fear! He pulls Dare up and looks like he is setting him up for the THUNDER CAGE …. Dare blocks it and catches Cage with a HEAD BUTT! That slows Cage down and now Dare lifts Cage up and POWER BOMBS CAGE OFF THE STAIRWAY TO THE FLOOR BELOW!
Storm: Fortunately for Cage there was a table at the bottom of the stairway to break his fall and I say fortunately with a heavy dose of Silverstarian sarcasm because Cage is in a heap!
Deal: I don’t know WHY there would be a table at the bottom of a stairwell, but knowing the Saint he put it there hoping something like this would happen! Dare moves down the stairs as quickly as he can and throws himself on top of Cage for the cover! Now the Saint can count and we get 1 …. 2 …. CAGE KICKS OUT!
Storm: Cage survived that brutal fall from the stairwell to the floor below that sent him through the table, but that is not something you want to try to survive more than once! And Cage has to hope he can face his fear soon because right now he is at a distinct disadvantage in this match!
Deal: Dare wanted that pin, but now he knows he can tee off on Cage and doesn’t have to worry about suffering a pin or being made to tap out as Cage still needs to face his fear. Dare pulls Cage up and heaves him into the Saint’s living room! Cage gets up and Dare sends him HEAD FIRST INTO THE SAINT’S LARGE SCREEN TELEVISION!
Storm: The Saint puts his hand over his eyes and starts shaking his head, muttering to himself why the hell did I agree to this and that Cucumber owes him big time!
Deal: Cage is laid out on the floor and now Dare tries to PUSH THE LARGE SCREEN TELEVISION ON TOP OF CAGE …. CAGE MOVES AND THE TELEVISION CRASHES ON THE FLOOR!
Storm: The Saint throws his hands up and says to himself I know what I’m demanding RAGE buy for me when this is over! Cage is back to his feet and Dare charges at him …. Cage ducks down and FLIPS DARE OVER WITH A BIG BACK BODY DROP THROUGH THE SAINT’S COFFEE TABLE!
Deal: The coffee table EXPLODED as soon as Dare crashed through it and the Saint is looking down at him as Dare lays in the wreckage of the coffee table!
Saint: YOU KNOW WHAT? I HATED THAT DAMN THING! YOU DID ME A FAVOR! BUT YOU STILL OWE ME A NEW TELEVISION!
Cage: PUT IT ON MY TAB!
Deal: Cage sees Dare laying in a heap as he tries to get out of the mess that was once the Saint’s coffee table. Cage goes to move in on him …. THE FLOOR OPENS UP UNDERNEATH CAGE AND HE FALLS INTO IT! WHAT THE HELL WAS THAT!
Storm: A TRAP DOOR! IT WAS A TRAP DOOR! WHAT KIND OF LUNATIC HAS A TRAP DOOR IN THEIR LIVING ROOM!
Deal: YOU KNOW WHOSE HOUSE THEY’RE FIGHTING IN RIGHT?
Storm: OH YEAH THE SAINT’S! I forgot about that for a second.
Deal: I’m sure you did, but let’s focus on the fact that a trap door opened up underneath Cage and sucked him deep into the bowels of the Cathedral! We have NO IDEA where the hell Cage just went to …. Wait, I see him!
Storm: I do too! Cage seems to be in a small room SOMEWHERE in the Cathedral, but we don’t know where that room is!
Deal: Cage looks around trying to find a way out but there doesn’t seem to be an exit …. What the hell, the WALLS ARE CLOSING IN!
Storm: The room is SHRINKING and Cage is trapped with nowhere to go! Cage frantically tries to find a way out …. There’s a video playing on the ceiling above! WHAT IS THIS!
Deal: It’s a video of Cage’s wife Meg and his children Rowan and Liz! They are sitting around a table with an open space for Cage and crying how he left them behind because he cared more about RAGE and beating Daniel Dare than them!
Storm: Cage is locked on this video as now it shows him as a young child after the passing of his sister, talking about how alone he feels without her, and how he became a ghost to his parents as he left them feeling alone as well!
Deal: Now we’re hearing a voice …. It’s the doctor telling him he has a brain tumor and Cage debating treatment for it!
Storm: Now it’s him snapping out of it and saying he will do it after he fights Dare because he refuses to leave the people he cares about alone!
Deal: The voice overs stop and the video shuts off as the walls continue to close in on Cage! He continues to look for a way out, but there is none as the walls are about to FLATTEN HIM ….
Storm: Another trap door opens up underneath and Cage SLIDES out of the room just as the walls were about to close around him!
Deal: Cage looks around, panicked and sweating, trying to make sense of what just happened!
Voice: CAGE HAS FACED HIS FEAR!
Deal: It was his FEAR! CAGE FACED HIS FEAR! Both men have faced their fear and now the Fear Factory is ON!
Storm: Cage exhales a sigh of relief and now tries to navigate his way back to Dare inside the Cathedral!
Deal: Cage is making his way down a hallway of sorts and comes across a door. He kicks it open and goes through where he finds himself standing in front of Dare again! Where the hell did that first trap door take him and how he did end up back here so fast!
Storm: It has to be one of those secret passages the Saint mentioned earlier!
Deal: It has to be because no other explanation makes sense! Both Cage and Dare, bloodied, bruised and still itching to wage war with each have both faced their fears and now the Fear Factory is in full swing!
Storm: The Saint is standing at the end of the hallway watching Cage and Dare stare each other down and he actually looks pleased!
Saint: YOU HAVE BOTH FACED YOUR FEARS NOW THIS IS ANYONE’S MATCH TO WIN! NOW STOP STANDING AROUND AND LET’S DO THIS ALREADY!
Deal: Neither Cage or Dare have to be told twice as just like they did at the start of the match they charge at each other and start beating the hell out of each other! Dare grabs a nearby chair and SMASHES Cage with it! Cage responds by grabbing a painting off the wall and SMASHING IT over Dare’s head!
Storm: They are throwing each other into the wall of the hallway as they continue to batter each other senseless! Dare throws Cage through a door and he ends up in the first floor bathroom! Dare follows him in and throws Cage into the bathtub! He has his hands around Cage’s throat and is CHOKING HIM while Cage claws at his face to break free!
Deal: Dare sees the faucet and turns it on and now water is filling the bathtub! Dare tries to shove Cage’s head under the faucet like he’s trying to WATERBOARD HIM!
Storm: Worse than that I think Dare is trying to DROWN HIM! The tub is filling with water around Cage’s head and Dare has Cage’s head UNDER WATER! DARE IS TRYING TO DROWN CAGE!
Deal: I know this is a no rules match, but I don’t think that includes DROWNING your opponent! Cage is under water trying to fight out but he can’t get his head above water! The Saint has seen enough and is now trying to PULL Dare off of Cage! Dare is REFUSING to let go as he is trying to put Cage away LITERALLY!
Storm: The Saint has his arm around Dare’s neck trying to pull him away from Cage as he says killing your opponent isn’t part of the deal and he’s not going to have someone die in his home!
Deal: The Saint FINALLY pries Dare off of Cage and shoves him back so he can check on him! Cage isn’t moving as his head was under water for a long time! The Saint is checking his pulse and he turns white as a ghost! He says Cage isn’t breathing …. The Saint says Cage is …. He can’t finish his thought ….
Storm: The Saint says Cage is DEAD! Daniel Dare drowned Cage and KILLED HIM!
Deal: NO! NO! This can’t be happening! This has gone too far! It has gone TOO DAMN FAR!
Storm: The Saint looks at Dare who seems totally unbothered by this! He doesn’t care that he just DROWNED CAGE and KILLED HIM!
Deal: The Saint looks up at Dare with pure ANGER in his eyes and begins screaming in his face! He’s screaming that Dare took things too far and now Cage is dead in his bathtub!
Storm: I can’t believe what I’m seeing here! Dare just KILLED CAGE! HE KILLED HIM!
Deal: Cage has been accused of having a death wish in the past, but I don’t think this is what he had in mind! The Saint exits the bathroom saying he needs to call the authorities while Dare looks unconcerned and somewhat PROUD of what he did!
Storm: How can he be proud of THAT! He just killed a man! This is SICK!
Deal: Dare turns his back to the body of Cage and yells at the Saint that he’s not going to help him clean up the body!
Storm: What is wrong with him! That is MESSED UP!
Deal: Dare is now CACKLING HYSTERICALLY as he says this means he wins …. CAGE IS RISING FROM THE BATH TUB! WHAT THE HELL!
Storm: OH MY GOD! CAGE IS A ZOMBIE NOW AND HE’S HUNGRY FOR HUMAN FLESH!
Deal: HE’S NOT A ZOMBIE! HE’S ALSO NOT DEAD! But just like a HORROR MOVIE VILLAIN who won’t stay dead when you thought he was done, I'm going with Jason Voorhees of Friday The 13th when he rises out of Crystal Lake, Cage steps out of the bathtub and now is walking towards Dare!
Storm: Cage looks POSSESSED right now! I’m scared!
Deal: Silence you big baby! Dare still thinks Cage is done for and he has no idea that Cage is ALIVE and on his feet! Dare is still cackling like a hyena to himself as Cage grabs him and spins Dare around to face him!
Storm: Dare’s jaw hits the floor as he can’t believe Cage is alive …. CAGE TACKLES DARE AND BEGINS WHALING ON HIM!
Deal: Dare is trying to cover up but Cage has gone FULLY FERAL as he pummels Dare like a madman! A few minutes ago we thought Cage was DEAD and now he’s beating the shit out of Dare which begs the question was that a RUSE between him and the Saint to fool Dare!
Storm: I don’t know and I doubt either of them will admit to it, but it sure smells that way to me!
Deal: It doesn’t matter now as Cage is PUMMELING Dare! He pulls Dare off the floor and throws him HEAD FIRST INTO THE TOILET! Cage puts Dare’s head on the toilet seat and begins SLAMMING THE LID UP AND DOWN ON IT! He now sticks Dare’s head into the toilet and FLUSHES IT ON HIM! I hope for Dare’s sake that the toilet was empty!
Storm: Cage pulls Dare up and hurls him into the hallway and Dare slams into the wall! Dare bounces back towards Cage who drops him with a FACE SLAM! Cage covers him and gets 1 …. 2 …. DARE KICKS OUT!
Deal: That is Cage’s first attempt at a pinfall after facing his fear, and now it’s all about who can put the other away! Cage grabs Dare by the hair and throws him head first into the kitchen! Dare slams into the dishwasher and Cage runs towards him with a RUNNING KNEE …. DARE MOVES AND CAGE CRASHES INTO THE DISHWASHER!
Storm: Dare opens up the dishwasher while Cage clutches his knee! Dare grabs a plate and SMASHES it over Cage’s head! Cage staggers as Dare grabs a broken piece from the plate he just destroyed and CUTS Cage across the stomach!
Deal: Cage doubles over as that cut deep, now Dare grabs Cage by the leg and places it across the open dishwasher …. DARE SLAMS IT SHUT ON CAGE’S LEG! Cage hits the ground writhing in pain and now Dare picks him up for a DEATH VALLEY DRIVER ON THE KITCHEN COUNTER!
Storm: Cage rolls off to the floor and now Dare covers him! 1 …. 2 …. CAGE KICKS OUT! Dare yells at the Saint saying it was a slow count and the Saint tells Dare maybe if he didn’t move in slow motion he might have gotten the pin!
Deal: Dare is known for trying to intimidate the officials but he isn’t going to intimidate the Saint. That isn’t going to stop him from arguing though and he is making his point known loudly!
Storm: The Saint is making his point just as loudly as these two were MADE to argue with each other!
Deal: The Saint isn’t having it with Dare and says if he wants another round with him they can set a time and place in 2026 but for now he needs to focus on Cage! Dare angrily turns around to face Dare …. CAGE SMASHES HIM OVER THE HEAD WITH A BLENDER!
Storm: Dare DROPS like he was shot as Cage BRAINED him with that blender! Glass is everywhere and I think some of it is wedged in Dare’s skull! Cage moves in, hobbling on one leg and PULLS himself up on the kitchen counter! He stands over Dare and LEAPS OFF FOR AN ELBOW SMASH!
Deal: I don’t know if he leaped off or fell off because his weakened leg couldn’t support his weight! Either way he pulled it off and Cage covers him again! 1 …. 2 …. DARE KICKS OUT!
Storm: Close call for Dare as Cage nearly got him! Dare stands up and Cage drills him with an upper cut! Another one and Dare is reeling! Cage goes to follow up but Dare lashes out with a kick to Cage’s wounded knee and Cage drops like a rock!
Deal: Dare drags Cage towards the dining room pummeling him as he does! Dare picks up Cage and SLAMS Cage on top of the dining room table! Dare climbs up on the dining room table and lifts Cage up for a MESSIANIC PILEDRIVER THROUGH THE DINING ROOM TABLE! HOLY SHIT!
Storm: That table isn’t like the ones you see at a RAGE arena, this a THICK TABLE and dare just obliterated it with Cage’s head!
Deal: Cage is writhing around in pain like a fish out of water, holding his neck which Dare tweaked earlier in the match! Dare now covers Cage and here’s the count! 1 …. 2 …. CAGE KICKS OUT IN TIME!
Storm: Dare can’t believe he didn’t get it! Dare pulls Cage up and prepares for a POWER BOMB …. Cage BACK FLIPS him over and Dare lands on debris from the broken table! Cage now wraps his left arm around Dare’s neck and begins PUMMELING him on the top of his skull with his right!
Deal: Cage is POUNDING those shards of glass from the blender stuck in Dare’s head deeper into his flesh and blood is streaming down his face! Dare reaches back and JAMS his thumb into Cage’s eye and Cage lets go! He stands up and Dare gets back to his feet. Dare moves towards him and Cage quickly responds with a SUPER KICK! It sends Dare’s head into the wall and he hits the floor! Cage covers him and gets 1 …. 2 …. DARE KICKS OUT IN TIME!
Storm: Another close call for Dare, but he’s still alive! Cage can’t believe he didn’t get it and goes to follow up, but Dare catches him with a big right hook! Cage fires back and now they are brawling down the main hallway of the Cathedral!
Deal: The punches are flying fast and furious …. Wait a second there’s that room the Saint was talking about earlier!
Storm: The one he said they are not allowed to enter or bad things would happen?
Deal: That’s the one! It has a big KEEP OUT sign plastered on it and Cage and Dare are fighting right towards it! The Saint is telling them to avoid that room or they will both be sorry, but good luck getting them to listen while they are beating the shit out of each other!
Storm: Cage nails Dare with a big right and that staggers Dare! He fires back and catches Cage in the jaw! That has Cage reeling but he quickly snaps out of it and TACKLES DARE INTO THE DOOR OF THE FORBIDDEN ROOM!
Deal: They literally busted open the door to that room and they both went flying inside! The Saint screams “NOW YOU DID IT!” and follows them inside! The Saint SLAMS the door shut and locks it behind him! He looks at them and yells “YOU DIDN’T LISTEN NOW YOU’RE GOING TO GET IT!
Storm: Who knows what that could mean! I’m looking around the room and I don’t see anything unusual except that it’s poorly lit. I don’t see the big deal ….
Deal: A large television at the end of the room lights up and a video starts to play! What the hell is this!
(Video of horror directors Rob Zombie and Uwe Boll plays on the screen.)
Narrator: TODAY AT THE ACADEMY FOR HORROR MOVIE GREATNESS, WE HONOR VISIONARY DIRECTOR UWE BOLL WITH THIS AWARD FOR LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT IN THE HORROR GENRE!
Cage: NOOOOOOOO! UWE BOLL SUCKS! MAKE IT STOP!
Narrator: WE ALSO HONOR ROB ZOMBIE WITH THE AWARD FOR THE GREATEST REBOOT OF A HORROR MOVIE FOR HIS VISIONARY REMAKE OF HALLOWEEN!
Cage: THIS IS TOO MUCH! TURN IT OFF RIGHT NOW!
Deal: Cage is LOSING HIS MIND as anyone who knows Cage knows he DESPISES Uwe Boll and he wanted to personally track down Rob Zombie and kick his ass for how he BUTCHERED the Halloween remake! Seeing this has to be TORTURE for Cage!
Storm: That video stops and now one starts playing of Daniel Dare dressed like ELVIS at a Karaoke contest …. SINGING?
*Dare on video: MY HEART WILL GO OOOOOOOOOOOONNNNNNNN!
Deal: Dear God it’s a video of Dare singing a CELINE DION SONG! I will never will get this image out of my mind!
Dare: THIS IS SLANDER! THIS IS AI GENERATED SLANDER! MUSIC IS NOISE AND I SURE AS HELL WOULD NEVER SING A CELINE DION SONG! TURN THIS OFF!
Deal: The Saint warned them not to go into this room! This is some sort twisted play on fears they both might have and it appears to be working as the Saint is engaging in EMOTIONAL CRUELTY towards both Cage and Dare!
Storm: They are both sweating profusely as this is clearly some form of torture by the Saint who set this room up just for them!
Deal: I guess he figured if they are going to fight in and destroy his house he is going to find a way to amuse himself in the process ….
(Another video plays and it shows Horror In The High Desert director Dutch Marich.)
Marich: Hi, Horror In The High Desert fans! It’s me, Dutch Marich, and I want to thank you all for enjoying the movies, especially the last one, Majesty. But I recently had an epiphany and realized I HATE making horror movies! So I am announcing I am officially CANCELLING Part Five of the Horror In The High Desert series and going back to my first love, making documentary movies about the greatest Olympic sport of all time …. CURLING!
Cage: NO! DAMN YOU SAINT! THIS ISN’T FUNNY! YOU’VE GONE TOO FAR …. I THINK I’M GOING TO BE SICK!
Deal: Cage is down on all fours DRY HEAVING as the idea of Horror In The High Desert Part Five not being made is too much for him to handle!
Storm: Now ANOTHER video is playing on the television! What else could we see!
Deal: It looks like a government official making a speech? What in the world is going on!
Government official: Today, for the first time in history, the House Of Representatives UNANIMOUSLY voted to make the production, distribution and consumption of pineapple pizza ILLEGAL! The bill immediately went to the Senate where it passed UNANIMOUSLY and then went to the President’s desk where he immediately signed it and then promised that anyone caught violating this federal law will immediately go to prison for LIFE!
Dare: THIS ISN’T FUNNY SAINT! PINEAPPLE PIZZA IS A GIFT FROM THE GODS AND I REFUSE TO LISTEN TO YOU SULLY IT’S GOOD NAME LIKE THIS!
Deal: Dare is HYPERVENTILATING as this video clearly didn’t sit well with him! A light flicks on near Dare and we see a PINEAPPLE PIZZA on a table waiting for him! Dare immediately rushes over to get himself a slice to calm his nerves! He grabs a slice and we hear a BUZZING SOUND …. The pineapple pizza is attached to an ELECTRO SHOCK MACHINE! Dare is being ZAPPED with electricity while he holds the slice but he STILL EATS IT! Damn this man loves his pineapple pizza!
Storm: Even while he’s being shocked with electricity! The Saint has always said enjoying pineapple pizza was a sign of mental illness and he may be on to something!
Deal: Dare finishes the slice and flips off the Saint when he’s done! Neither he or Cage are happy with him right now!
Cage: WHAT THE HELL IS WRONG WITH YOU SAINT! THIS IS TOO MUCH!
Dare: YOU ARE A SICK MAN SAINT! YOU HEAR ME? YOU ARE SICK?
Saint: YOU GUYS WANT SICK? I’LL GIVE YOU SICK!
Deal: The Saint has a box and pulls out what appears to be noise cancelling headphones? Why the hell is the Saint putting on noise cancelling headphones?
Storm: The Saint pulls what appears to be a remote out of his pocket. He points it towards something and clicks a button. MUSIC starts to play …. Oh God Saint you didn’t. PLEASE TELL ME YOU DIDN’T!
Music: I JUST WANT YOU FOR MY OWN …. MORE THAN YOU COULD EVER KNOW …. MAKE MY WISH COME TRUE …. ALL I WANT FOR CHRISTMAS IS YOU!
Deal: DAMN IT HE DID! The Saint is TORTURING Cage and Dare with the most annoying, obnoxious, overplayed holiday song, ALL I WANT FOR CHRISTMAS BY MARIAH CAREY! THIS IS INHUMAN!
Cage: SAINT YOU SON OF A BITCH! THIS IS DEPRAVED EVEN FOR YOU!
Dare: MUSIC IS NOISE AND THIS IS THE NOISIEST NOISE I’VE EVER HEARD! I HATE YOU SAINT!
Saint: WHAT’S THAT? I CAN’T HEAR EITHER OF YOU! DAMN THESE NOISE CANCELLING HEADPHONES WORK GREAT! THEY WERE EXPENSIVE, BUT WORTH EVERY PENNY!
Deal: Cage and Dare are both covering their ears screaming bloody murder and who can blame them as the Saint has piped in Mariah Carey’s GOD AWFUL Christmas song to torture them! This is sick! Twisted! And I think this violates the part in the United States Constitution that outlaws CRUEL AND UNUSUAL PUNISHMENT as NO ONE likes this song!
Storm: Speak for yourself, I think it’s kinda catchy! ALL I WANT FOR CHRISTMAS …. IS YOU!
Deal: YOU NEED HELP! Cage and Dare have their ears covered and are screaming at the Saint to turn the song off and of course the Saint decides to TURN UP THE VOLUME! Cage and Dare now go to the door and are trying to kick it open but the door is LOCKED!
Storm: They are demanding it be open and are kicking at the door trying to break it down! Cage and Dare now both lower their shoulders and BLAST into the door and it opens up! They both go spilling into the hallway and they both look RELIEVED to be out of that room!
Saint: CAGE! DANIEL DARE! YOU HAVE BOTH FACED YOUR FEARS! POORLY! BUT YOU FACED THEM! I HOPE YOU ENJOYED THE SHOW! HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA!
Deal: The Saint is laughing hysterically at what he just put Cage and Dare through and for the first time ever I think Cage and Dare agree with each other as neither of them found this funny! But they don’t have time to worry about that as there is still a match to be won and now the fists start flying AGAIN!
Storm: They are fighting down the hallway and are battering each other against the wall! They have beaten each other half to death this entire time and they still have a lot of fight in them!
Deal: Cage and Dare continue to batter each other and they are making their way towards a GLASS DOOR! Cage and Dare are moving at WARP SPEED as they pummel each other and THEY THROW EACH OTHER THROUGH THE GLASS DOOR! OH MY GOD!
Storm: THAT WAS MESSED UP! These two were already bloody head to toe and now they just sliced each other open even more! There is a pool of blood forming beneath both of them and even more glass stuck in their bodies! How much further are they going to push each other!
Deal: As far as they have to! That’s how far they will push each other! Both men are pushing themselves up and we see they are on the patio that leads to the Cathedral’s backyard! They are now OUTSIDE and will you look at that? IT’S SNOWING! They are outside in the snow and there is a GIANT CHRISTMAS TREE in the back yard with CHRISTMAS GIFTS underneath it!
Storm: And look who’s standing in front of the tree …. It’s SAINTA CLAUS!
Deal: IT IS SAINTA CLAUS! The Saint has put on his Sainta Claus get up and is standing in front of the Christmas tree waving Cage and Dare towards him!
Saint: HO HO HO! MERRY CHRISTMAS TO YOU TWO! Despite the fact you both have turned my house in a war zone and will be paying through the nose to get it fixed, as the official provider of holiday greetings and seasons beatings, as the special referee of this all important match, I decided it was only right that I got each of you a very special CHRISTMAS GIFT! Dare, here is YOURS!
Deal: Sainta Claus hands Dare a box and he quickly opens it up …. EDNA! IT’S EDNA! The barbed wire baseball bat Dare has used on numerous victims over the years!
Saint: Enjoy the gift! If you don't, that's not my problem! Cage, here is YOURS!
Deal: Sainta Claus hands Cage his gift and he opens it up …. It’s a KENDO STICK wrapped with DUCT TAPE AND RAZOR BLADES!
Storm: Both Cage and Dare seem happy with their gifts which goes to show Sainta Claus is WAY BETTER than that fraud Santa Claus! That asshole always forgets the batteries!
Deal: Don’t get me started on that FAKE! But that’s for another day as after beating each other senseless throughout the Cathedral, Cage and Dare are now outside in the back yard, IN THE SNOW, bloodied and bruised with both of them holding a VERY DANGEROUS WEAPON in their hands! The blood pouring out of their numerous wounds is turning the snow beneath their feet bright red and here is a pool of blood around both men!
Saint: What are you two waiting for? You have your gifts, now FUCK EACH OTHER UP ALREADY!
Deal: They don’t need to be told twice as Cage and Dare are now DUELING with their weapons! Dare swings at Cage with Edna but he blocks it away with the Kendo Stick! Cage now swings at Dare who bats it away with Edna! These two are trying to MAIM each other permanently here in the backyard of the Cathedral!
Storm: And the snow is falling harder now! Both men are fighting the blood falling into their eyes and the snow blowing in their face! This match sure has had everything!
Deal: Dare and Cage continue to swing away at each other but are not able to land a shot! Cage takes a wild swing with the Kendo Stick but Dare ducks out of the way! Cage tries to get himself set but his feet slip in the snow and DARE SMASHES CAGE IN THE BACK WITH EDNA!
Storm: Cage HOWLS in agony as the barbed wire digs into his flesh! Dare takes Edna and is now GRINDING IT UP AND DOWN CAGE’S BACK! LOOK AT ALL THAT BLOOD!
Deal: Dare is taking chunks out of Cage’s back with Edna and there is a SICK, TWISTED SMILE ON DARE’S FACE! He is TORTURING CAGE and I THINK HE’S GETTING OFF ON IT!
Storm: Dare derives happiness from the misery of others and this is without question his HAPPY PLACE!
Deal: Cage grabs the Kendo Stick with both hands and takes a desperation swing backwards over his shoulders and gets Dare in the face with it! Cage now pulls the Kendo Stick forward and MY GOD! One of the razor blades got Dare on the side of his face and opened up a HUGE wound!
Storm: Dare recoils in pain and now Cage rushes at him and CROSS CHECKS Dare in the face with the Kendo Stick like a hockey player and Dare goes down! He’s trying to get up but is slipping on the snow and now Cage begins WHALING ON DARE WITH THE KENDO STICK!
Deal: Cage is GOING OFF on Dare and look at Cage’s face! He has gone totally SAVAGE! He may be here physically but mentally he is elsewhere as every facet of what makes Cage who he is and his humanity have taken leave from his mind and has been replaced by a bloodthirsty, ravenous ANIMAL!
Storm: It’s the zombie in him! You know how much he loves those zombie movies! He’s watched so many of them it’s turned him into one!
Deal: You know that’s not possible! Or I don’t think it is! Either way Cage is BATTERING Dare head to toe with that Kendo Stick and is opening a new one each time one of those razor blades makes contact with his flesh!
Storm: Dare tries to sit up and Cage BLASTS HIM OVER THE HEAD! Dare goes down and Cage goes for the cover! 1 …. 2 …. DARE KICKS OUT IN TIME!
Deal: Dare was able to kick out before the Saint counted to three, and did you notice each time the Saint’s hand slapped the snow, BLOOD came shooting up as everywhere these men go there is a pool of blood that follows them!
Storm: I saw that and that is the perfect way to describe this match! A never ending pool of blood! I’m surprised either of these men have any left!
Deal: Cage gets back to his feet and tries to reset as Dare is barely able to stand up! Cage moves towards Dare, Kendo Stick still in tow …. Dare grabs a handful of blood soaked snow and THROWS IT IN CAGE’S EYES! Cage is frantically wiping the snow out of his eyes …. Dare comes up from behind Cage with Edna and is TRYING TO FORCE IT INTO CAGE’S MOUTH!
Storm: Dare has a modified FULL NELSON on Cage and is using it to keep Edna in his mouth! Cage is trying to keep his mouth closed and the barbed wire is SLICING OPEN HIS LIPS!
Deal: Blood is now pouring out of Cage’s mouth and Cage is desperately trying to break out! Cage reaches his hands up and GRABS Edna! The barbed wire is cutting into his hands but he is FORCING Edna away from his mouth! Cage leans forward and now swings his head backwards into Dare’s face! He caught him on the nose and that stuns Dare! He does it again and Dare loses his grip!
Storm: Cage breaks free and turns to face Dare …. Dare raises Edna above his head and BRINGS IT DOWN VIOLENTLY ON CAGE’S HEAD! Cage hits the ground and now the blood is flowing like a river out of his head!
Deal: Dare is standing over Cage with a crazed look in his eyes and I feel like we just witnessed a horrific re-enactment of the scene from The Walking Dead where Negan killed Glen! Only Negan called his weapon Lucille and Dare is WAY MORE EVIL than Negan ever was!
Storm: Cage is down and he isn’t moving as Dare literally split his head open with Edna! A PERVERSE SMILE appears on Dare’s face and now he covers Cage! There is no way Cage kicks out of this!
Deal: The Saint counts and we get 1 …. 2 …. CAGE KICKS OUT! HE KICKED OUT! IT WAS AT THE LAST SECOND BUT DAMN IT HE KICKED OUT!
Storm: HOW! I THOUGHT HE WAS DONE! HOW DID HE KICK OUT!
Deal: Dare is asking himself the same question as he can’t believe Cage survived that! What a scene this is! Two of RAGE’s all time greats, battling it out in the back yard of another all time great, covered head to toe in their own blood as the Chicago snow falls around them!
Storm: The thing is only Dare is on his feet! Cage has next to nothing left and while Dare is beaten down himself, he still has more to give than Cage at this point! It’s going to take a miracle for Cage to pull this off!
Deal: Cage is trying to get to his feet and Dare raises his hand up! That means the TESTICLE SQUEEZE is coming as he wants to end this NOW! Dare charges in for the Testcicle Squeeze …. Cage BLOCKS IT and takes Dare to the ground with an arm bar! He sees the Kendo Stick nearby and places Dare’s hand on it …. CAGE STOMPS DARE’S HAND ON THE KENDO STICK!
Storm: One of the razor blades sliced open Dare’s hand! Cage just cut open his power hand, the one he uses for the Testicle Squeeze and that cut is SICKENING! There is blood everywhere!
Deal: That also snapped the Kendo Stick in half and now Cage’s weapon is useless! But he picks Dare up and delivers a FALCON ARROW on what’s left of it and the razor blades go into Dare’s back! Cage covers him and here’s the count! 1 …. 2 …. DARE KICKS OUT RIGHT BEFORE THREE!
Storm: Now I’m asking HOW DID DARE DO THAT! That would have put away most wrestlers easily!
Deal: Dare isn’t most wrestlers! Neither is Cage! And these men are giving everything they have in this WAR of a match! Cage can’t believe he didn’t get the three count there and seems to be asking himself what is it going to take to defeat Dare!
Storm: You can see his breath in the cold Chicago air as he tries to think of something, anything to put Dare down as nothing has worked so far!
Deal: Cage gets to his feet and again goes to try to put Dare away …. TESTICLE SQUEEZE! DARE HAS THE TESTICLE SQUEEZE ON CAGE! That’s the same hand that got sliced open by the razor blades on the Kendo Stick and blood is pouring out of Dare’s hand as he applies the hold but it seems to be working as Cage is in TORTUROUS PAIN!
Storm: The Saint is standing by Cage to see if he taps out, but Cage is refusing to give in! Dare is screaming at Cage to call it quits while his manhood is intact but Cage will not tap out!
Deal: Normally there would be ring ropes Cage could try to get to but they are fighting outside in the snow so Cage has nothing to turn to except whatever strength he has left! The problem is I don’t think he has much if any left!
Storm: Cage is hanging on, using the strongest part of his body to stay in the fight and that’s his HEART! Cage’s biggest strength throughout his career has always been his heart, but it’s also been his biggest weakness as it has led him to push him further than he should have! This is looking like one of those times!
Deal: The Saint continues to look over Cage to see if he’s going to tap and Cage is still refusing to give in! Dare is squeezing harder and harder and you can only imagine the pain Cage is in right now! Dare is telling the Saint to call the match but Cage screams at him not to even think about it because he’s not done!
Storm: This is PAINFUL to watch! Cage is refusing to give in but he looks to be fading! I think he’s fading!
Deal: HE IS! Cage looks like he is passing out as his eyes are rolling back in his head! He is losing consciousness and now the Saint raises Cage’s hand …. It falls! He raises it a second time and it FALLS AGAIN!
Storm: This isn’t looking good for Cage! One more time and it’s over!
Deal: Dare is screaming at the Saint to raise his hand again! He believes Cage is done and won’t respond! The Saint takes a deep breath and raises Cage’s hand a third time …. IT STAYS UP! CAGE’S HAND STAYS UP! DARE CAN’T BELIEVE IT! THE SAINT CAN’T BELIEVE! THESE FANS IN NEW YORK CAN’T BELIEVE IT! AND I SURE AS HELL CAN’T BELIEVE IT EITHER!
Storm: The fans here in New York City are on their feet cheering for Cage! They want him to keep fighting! They want him to take down Dare!
Fans: CAGE! CAGE! CAGE!
Deal: The sound of the fans chanting for Cage is being piped into the loud speaker system of the Cathedral and they can hear it in the back yard! Cage can hear it and is now pounding his hand on the ground trying to fire himself up as the fans continue to chant louder!
Storm: Cage is trying to WILL himself to overcome the UNGODLY PAIN he is feeling and fight out of the Testicle Squeeze that Dare has shown no signs of letting up on! In fact he’s only putting more pressure on!
Deal: I’ve never seen a more pained expression in my life than the one I see on Cage’s face right now! But I’ve also never seen a look of greater determination either! Cage is trying to force his way to his feet while Dare STILL has the Testicle Squeeze on!
Storm: He’s back on his feet! Cage has somehow forced his way to his feet!
Deal: Cage is back up and now he reaches down to Dare’s hand that has the Testicle Squeeze on and JAMS HIS THUMB INTO THE CUT ON HIS HAND! Remember that’s the hand Cage stomped into the Kendo Stick that got cut open by the razor blades! Now Cage is DIGGING his thumb into that wound and is RIPPING IT OPEN FURTHER!
Storm: Dare is HOWLING IN PAIN and blood is GUSHING out of the wound!
Deal: Cage continues to jam his thumb into the wound and DARE LETS GO! DARE LETS GO OF THE TESTICLE SQUEEZE …. THUNDER CAGE! CAGE GOT HIM WITH THE THUNDER CAGE!
Storm: DARE IS DOWN! HE’S DOWN AND HE ISN’T MOVING!
Deal: CAGE COVERS HIM! 1 …. 2 …. 3! CAGE GOT HIM! HE GOT HIM! CAGE IS THE NEW RAGE WORLD CHAMPION!
**DING**DING**DING**
Stock: LADIES AND GENTLEMEN! THE WINNER OF THE FEAR FACTORY …. AND THE NEW RAGE WORLD CHAMPION …. CAGE!
(Deafening pop from the fans. A video of the fans celebrating the win is projected onto a large screen by the Cathedral’s backyard with chants of CAGE! CAGE! CAGE! erupting again.)
Deal: CAGE HAS DONE IT! Cage has defeated Daniel Dare in what might be the SICKEST and BLOODIEST match I have ever seen but Cage defeats Daniel Dare and is now the NEW RAGE WORLD CHAMPION! HE DID IT!
Storm: What a match! WHAT A MATCH THIS WAS! It had everything you could possibly think of and more! These men threw everything they had at each other and gave us a match for the ages. But in the end Cage prevails and RAGE has a new world champion!
Deal: Dare is sitting in the snow, covered in blood and breathing heavily, taking in the sight of the Saint handing Cage the RAGE World Championship belt and raising his hand in victory!
Storm: Cage looks up at the video showing the fans celebrating back in New York City and raises the belt above his head in acknowledgement! The cheers get even louder as the fans get the ending they were hoping for, Cage is walking out as champion!
Deal: A feud between two of the biggest names in RAGE that has lasted for almost THREE YEARS comes to a head in a match I will never forget for as long as I live. The Saint has pulled out his cellphone and is telling the paramedics to come inside NOW as Dare, clearly in pain, is trying to stand and walk off but is having difficulty doing so while Cage COLLAPSES into the snow as the exhaustion finally overwhelms him!
Storm: Is Cage making SNOW ANGELS or are his arms and legs just moving because of the cold and pain?
Deal: I don’t know, but whatever it is Cage is making a snow angel with his own blood and it’s own way that seems like a fitting end to this match! The paramedics have made it to the back yard and immediately begin working on Cage and Dare as both of these men are going to need serious medical attention after this!
Storm: That’s not all who came out, look who else has joined us!
Deal: It’s the FREAKS ON PARADE! We haven’t seen them in forever! They have come out to the back yard and they have HUGE BOX OF FIRE WORKS! They start lighting them off and we have a Christmas fireworks display to end Year 22! Cage sees the fireworks and says something to the Saint!
Cage: I THOUGHT YOU SAID NOTHING FLAMMABLE!
Saint: I SAID NOTHING FLAMMABLE FOR YOU!
Cage: BASTARD! IT WAS ONE ROOM!
Saint: IT WAS A BIG ROOM!
Deal: The Saint and Cage continue to discuss the flammable items issue as the paramedics continue to work on him as well as Dare. The Freaks are filling the sky with fireworks and this is the perfect way to end 2025 in RAGE! Thank you all for watching Year 22 and we can’t wait to see all of you in 2026! Until then MERRY CHRISTMAS, HAPPY HOLIDAYS AND WE WILL SEE YOU NEXT YEAR!
(The ending credits roll with Cage being loaded onto a stretcher with the RAGE World Championship belt resting on his waist, Dare being wheeled out on a stretcher of his own and the Freaks On Parade continuing to set off fireworks while the Saint looks on.)
[Card]
RAGE Year 22 PPV
Tuesday, December 23rd, 2025
Madison Square Garden - New York, New York
Main Event
RAGE World Championship
-Live from The Saint's Cathedral in Chicago, Illinois on RAGE Vision!
-Fear Factory Match
Special Guest Referee: The Saint
Daniel Dare (champion) vs. Cage
RAGE Bare Knuckles Championship
The Bootslut (champion) w/ Filthy Phil vs. Monster Big Tel
RAGE Scientific Showcase Championship
Doug Devens (champion) w/ Thomas Gordon vs. Nightwalker
RAGE High Stakes Championship
Scott Grayse (champion) vs. Doug Devens w/ Thomas Gordon
RAGE Gauntlet Tag Team Championships
Thee Storm (Lady Giant and Crazy Jenna) (champions) vs. Action Jay Jackson and Gemini w/ Homeless Don
One-on-One Match
-Paid for by Richard Mason
-Live from Saudi Arabia on RAGE Vision!
Steve Hogar vs. Kip Kutler
Loser Leaves RAGE Match
-Handicapped Match
Harvey Adams vs. Sweet FA and Tuppence Banglarron w/ Filthy Phil
Double Jeopardy Prize Steel Cage Match
-Climb the cage - somehow figure out a way to win the briefcase hanging from the rafters to claim the Double Jeopardy prize!
Participants:
Joe Mills
Dana Czech
Monster Big Pat
Monster Big Dave
Monster Big Hamish
Kristian Bane
Harmony Hardin
Sin
Biz MacTavish
Cora
Kristial Ball
Bart the Florida Man
LaPercell Daisy
Dan the Baptist
Lucy
Bobby Bastard
Harold Hartley
Malaboo Dreamstone
Alice Killjoy
Dolly Killjoy
Fifteen
Reginald Van Newton
Shannan Hicks
[Content]
Deal: We are kicking things off here at Year 22 with the Double Jeopardy Cage match! 23 RAGE superstars will be competing inside of this cage to claim the prize that is inside a briefcase that is suspended above the ring! The object is to climb the cage and claim the briefcase and whoever is able to grab it and win the Double Jeopardy prize, it will grant whoever wins it the ability to restart ANY MATCH ONE TIME and there is NO EXPIRATION DATE on this prize!
Storm: That’s a TRUE LEGEND of a prize, almost as good as waking up on Christmas morning and finding Santa Claus left you a Buddy Meyers bath bomb and a super sized box of Corn Flakes under your tree! Neil Puller and his Ricker Fed crap has nothing to do with this!
Deal: Yeah, sure let’s go with that! There is a verifiable WHO’S WHO of RAGE competing in this match. I mean look at all these WORLD CLASS SUPERSTARS competing in this match!
Joe Mills
Dana Czech
Monster Big Pat
Monster Big Dave
Monster Big Hamish
Kristian Bane
Harmony Hardin
Sin
Biz MacTavish
Cora
Kristal Ball
Bart the Florida Man
LaPercell Daisy
Dan the Baptist
Lucy
Bobby Bastard
Harold Hartley
Malaboo Dreamstone
Alice Killjoy
Dolly Killjoy
Fifteen
Reginald Van Newton
Shannan Hicks
Storm: That’s a hell of a list! A total VIP contingent of RAGE AND PRO WRESTLING!
Deal: Every wrestler in RAGE is a VIP of this business! That’s what makes us RAGE!
Stock: LADIES AND BLOODY GENTLEMEN! UP NEXT IS THE DOUBLE BLOODY JEOPARDY CAGE MATCH! THE DOUBLE JEOPARDY PRIZE IS INSIDE A BLOODY BRIEFCASE SUSPENDED FROM THE RAFTERS ABOVE THE RING! THE FIRST PERSON TO CLIMB THE BLOODY CAGE AND GRAB THE BRIEFCASE WILL WIN THE DOUBLE JEOPARDY PRIZE WHICH WILL ALLOW THE HOLDER TO RESTART ONE BLOODY MATCH ANY TIME AT A TIME AND PLACE OF THEIR BLOODY CHOOSING AND THERE IS NO BLOODY EXPIRATION DATE ON THIS PRIZE!
NOW THAT WE GOT THAT OUT OF THE BLOODY WAY LET’S MEET THE BLOODY COMPETITORS!
JOE MILLS
DANA CZECH
MONSTER BIG PAT
MONSTER BIG DAVE
MONSTER BIG HAMISH
KRISTIAN BANE
HARMONY HARDIN
SIN
BIZ MACTAVISH
CORA
KRISTAL BALL
BART THE FLORIDA MAN
LAPERCELL DAISY
DAN THE BAPTIST
LUCY
BOBBY BASTARD
HAROLD HARTLEY
MALABOO DREAMSTONE
ALICE KILLJOY
DOLLY KILLJOY
FIFTEEN
REGINALD VAN NEWTON
AND SHANNAN BLOODY HICKS!
Deal: We are just moments away from this very important match! But now that the wrestlers are inside the cage I notice we are short a few wrestlers as Kristal Ball is nowhere to be found! What is going on with that?
Storm: I don’t know why she wouldn’t be here, but Ball is apparently running late or totally forgot about the match and I doubt she forgot!
Deal: I doubt that too! I also don’t see Harold Hartley either! He was listed as one of the favorites in Las Vegas to win this, but he’s not here either! What is going on?
Storm: Hartley never runs late, I hope nothing happened to him! Same goes for Kristal Ball! What is going on here!?
Deal: That’s two people missing from this match and we have no idea what happened to them! We’ll have to find out later as right now this match is about to start with the 21 wrestlers who did make it to the cage!
**DING**DING**
Deal: Here we go and immediately we have wrestlers going towards the cage wall! Bart the Florida Man makes a quick move to get towards the briefcase, but Monster Big Hamish grabs him off the cage wall and CHOKE SLAMS him to the mat!
Storm: Harmony Hardin is on the top turnbuckle trying to get up the cage but Fifteen comes underneath her and POWER BOMBS Hardin to the mat!
Deal: RVN now runs up and STOMPS Hardin in the head! He calls her a DEFECT for thinking she could claim a prize meant for either him or Fifteen!
Storm: Cora turns and spins. She wipes out both of the Killjoys with a FLYING BODY BLOCK! Cora now turns towards the cage and starts to climb but is quickly cut off by Lucy who grabs her by the shoulder and yanks her back down!
Deal: Lucy tries to climb the cage wall, but Bobby grabs her by the ankle and roughly pulls Lucy off the wall! Lucy angrily shoves him and the former couple are having words with each other, but here comes DTB from behind with a DOUBLE AXE HANDLE to Bobby!
Storm: Monsters Big Dave and Big Pat are slugging it out with Mills and Czech as they all are preventing each other from getting onto the cage! The Double Jeopardy prize is dangling from the rafters waiting for someone to climb up and grab it but that is going to be a tough task for whoever pulls it off!
Deal: Shannan Hicks has LaPecell Daisy above his head and PRESS SLAMS her into the cage! He now flexes his muscles in celebration and screams at everyone in the cage!
Hicks: Y’ALL BETTER GET OUT OF MAHHH WAY BECAUSE IMMA WINNING THIS ONE, DADDY!
Storm: Nice to see Hicks is as confident as ever, but he better pay attention because Bane comes up from behind and THROWS Hicks face first into the cage!
Deal: Malaboo Dreamstone is tied up with Sin and Biz and they are letting each other have it! There will be no teamwork found in this match tonight!
*The action continues for the next several minutes with every wrestler showing out. Mills and Czech show off their legendary teamwork as they take down Big Dave and Big Pat with a combination of a Double Superkick followed by a Double Drop Kick. Big Dave and Big Pat return the favor shortly after that as they threw Mills and Czech over their shoulders, intentionally smashing Mills and Czech into each other before delivering a massive power slam to both.
Fifteen showed off his impressive skills by climbing the cage and leaping off towards Bastard Bobby with a dynamic flying shoulder tackle. Bobby was able to fight back and hit Fifteen with a Fall Away Slam into the cage. Lucy and Dan The Baptist double team Bobby and drop him with a DDT into a Curb Stomp combo, which leads to Bobby getting an unlikely assist from Cora who sends Lucy flying into the cage with an amazing Flying Head Scissors. Bobby got up and dropped DTB with a clothesline, only to find himself swarmed by Fifteen and RVN.
Sin and Biz show off their impressive teamwork against the Killjoys with Filthy Phil cheering them on from the outside. Sin, putting her announcing skills to use during the assault, perfectly narrates the ass kicking Biz and herself lay on the Killjoy’s, throwing the word bloody and some other choice words we will not repeat here at them, clearly enjoying the beating they are delivering. And of course Biz made sure to leave her mark, literally, as she bit both Alice and Dolly on their shoulders, leaving a huge bite mark on them and nearly taking a large chunk of flesh with her.
Hicks and Bane take turns smashing each other’s head into the cage, with Hicks repeatedly asking Bane “DO YOU KNOW WHO YOU’RE MESSING WITH, DADDY?”, a question Bane clearly gets tired of being asked very quickly.
Dreamstone found herself tied up with Bart and LaPercell and that fight proved far more vicious than people expected with all of them hitting what could be considered dirty moves on each other in the process.
There was no shortage of high impact moves as wrestlers such as Mills, DTB, Sin, and Big Hamish all pulling off amazing moves off of the cage well, such as Mills with a Moonsault off the cage onto the Monsters, DTB with an amazing Tornado DDT on Bobby, Sin with a Hurricanrana on Alice and Big Hamish of all people with a massive splash onto Bart the Florida Man who was all over the place during the chaos.
There were several near misses as numerous wrestlers went for the briefcase and failed. Biz came close, Lucy almost got it, RVN made a suicidal leap off of the cage and came within an inch of claiming it, and Big Dave came painfully close before missing it and crashing into several wrestler’s below.
There was no shortage of highlight reel moves, but perhaps the most shocking moment didn’t involve an attempt for the briefcase but something far more controversial involving Cora!
Deal: Cora and Lucy are battling each other tooth and nail as they are bashing each other’s head into the cage! Lucy with a martial arts kick to Cora, who responds with a spinning back fist to Lucy!
Storm: They have really torn into each other! I would love to see them face off in a regular match after this!
Deal: So would I! Lucy with a Knee Strike to Cora, but she quickly follows up with a HEAD BUTT! That knocks Lucy backwards and now Cora starts to climb the cage! She has her eyes on the briefcase as she goes but now Lucy recovers and goes after her! Lucy clocks Cora in the head and drives her head into the cage! Lucy has Cora by the mask and is SMASHING her head into the cage!
Storm: Cora fires her elbow into Lucy’s midsection and that slows her down! Cora now SHOVES Lucy and she is losing her footing! Lucy reaches out for the cage wall to prevent her from falling, but accidentally gets a hold of Cora’s mask and RIPS IT OFF AS SHE FALLS TO THE MAT …. CORA HAS BEEN UNMASKED ….
Deal: IT’S KRISTAL BALL! CORA HAS BEEN KRISTAL BALL UNDER A MASK THIS WHOLE TIME! This explains why we thought Kristal Ball was missing because she was actually disguised as CORA in that mask!
Storm: The fans are SHOCKED as they can’t believe what they just saw! Filthy Phil is FEIGNING surprise like he didn’t know what was going on! He actually yelled at Kristal Ball “WHAT ARE YOU DOING AND WHY ARE YOU WEARING CORA’S MASK!” and I call BULLSHIT!
Deal: I’m also calling BULLSHIT and so is this crowd! They are giving Filthy Phil the business as we just discovered Cora was Kristal Ball in a mask and has been made to pull DOUBLE DUTY by Phil by having her wrestle TWICE at RAGE events and HE’S collecting DOUBLE WAGES for one wrestler!
Storm: The fans are yelling at Filthy Phil and some of them are throwing their empty drink cups and food wrappers at him and are calling him a crook! Filthy Phil is trying to explain himself to the fans at ringside and that is going as poorly as you would expect!
Deal: Filthy Phil is still being pelted with garbage and OH GOD! He just got blasted by a cheese burger from an angry kid in the front row! His jacket is now COVERED with ketchup, mayonnaise, lettuce and onions and now someone takes a container of MUSTARD and SQUIRTS him with it! The fans are not happy with Filthy Phil EXPLOITING poor Kristal Ball and now he is covered in food condiments!
Storm: It serves him right and I hope Kristal Ball is at least getting her share of those wages that Filthy Phil is collecting for himself! What a SCAM ARTIST!
*The fallout from the unmasking of Cora brought a great deal of heat on Filthy Phil as even the wrestlers started calling him out for being greedy and exploiting Cora, prompting the announcers to remark that Filthy Phil is lucky he is outside of the cage while the wrestlers are inside as Filthy Phil would likely be on the receiving end of a serious beating. A few wrestlers even offered to hook Cora up with a good attorney to ensure she gets all the money she’s owed.
As for the match itself, there were several more near misses, including one by DTB who was on the top of the cage and was extremely close to grabbing the briefcase. Bobby climbed up the cage and prevented DTB from grabbing it and was able to hit DTB with the most ring shaking Bastard Bomb of his career on DTB off the cage!
RVN quickly followed Bobby up and delivered a Session Ender off of the cage and Fifteen followed that with a massive splash off of the top rope! All three of them begin working over Bobby and which led to Cora actually “running” in to help Bobby, one of the wrestlers who promised to hook her up with a good attorney, in order to attempt to fight them off.
This led to a massive brawl that saw Sin and Biz getting involved, the Killjoy’s joining in, Harmony Hardin getting involved, Hicks, Bane, Bart, Daisy as well as Monster Big Hamish. Despite Bouts Of Honor being over, it was clear the bad blood between Team Cage and Team Dare still lingered as this brawl took over almost the entire cage. While they all brawled back and forth, this left Mills, Czech, Big Dave and Big Pat alone to battle each other in a match deciding encounter.)
Deal: Big Pat has Czech up and hits him with a CHOKE SLAM! Czech bounces off the mat and Big Pat turns towards Mills who NAILS HIM WITH A SUPER KICK! Big Dave rushes at him and gets a super kick of his own! The Monsters are rocked and now Mills is climbing the cage! He has his eyes on the briefcase and there is no one in his way!
Storm: Mills is climbing the cage as fast as he can but Big Pat and Big Dave are back up and are CLIMBING after him! Mills is almost to the top of the cage, but Big Pat has him by the ankle and is trying to pull him down! Now Big Dave has the other ankle and is doing the same!
Deal: Mills is hanging onto the top of the cage for dear life as both Big Pat and Big Dave are trying to stop him from getting to the briefcase …. HERE COMES CZECH! He’s back up and is climbing the cage towards Mills!
Storm: Czech has gotten between the Monsters and ELBOWS Big Dave in the face! Now he elbows Big Pat! They lose their grip on Mills ankles now Czech climbs up and tells Mills to get on his shoulders!
Deal: Mills nods his head and now he is STANDING on Czech’s shoulders while Czech holds onto the cage! Big Pat and Big Dave once again reach for Mills as he LEAPS off of Czech’s shoulder’s just as Czech takes Big Pat and Big Dave back down to the mat with a DOUBLE CLOTHESLINE … MILLS GRABS THE BRIEFCASE IN MID AIR AND CRASHES TO THE MAT WITH IT! MILLS WINS THE DOUBLE JEOPARDY PRIZE!
**DING**DING**DING**
Stock: LADIES AND GENTLEMEN! THE WINNER OF THE DOUBLE BLOODY JEOPARDY CAGE MATCH AND THE DOUBLE JEOPARDY PRIZE …. JOE MILLS!
(Crowd reacts loudly)
Deal: WOW! WHAT AN ENDING! Joe Mills climbed on the shoulders of his long time partner Dana Czech and made an incredible leap to grab the briefcase to claim victory and the Double Jeopardy prize inside of it! Talk about TEAM WORK!
Storm: Mills is holding up the briefcase in victory and Czech rushes over to congratulate him! Czech is helping Mills to his feet as the rest of the wrestlers clear out of the cage cursing themselves out over the lost opportunity.
Deal: Mills can now restart any match at any time one time with that prize and there is no expiration date so he can use that prize ANY TIME he wants. It can be next week or next year and Mills can plot and plan how to best use it without the burden of a deadline hanging over his head. Talk about a valuable prize!
Storm: We can only guess when and where Mills will use that prize, but whenever and wherever he uses it, you know he is going to make sure he has maximum strategic advantage when he does!
Deal: Mills has been around long enough to know the benefit of such a prize and how to use it to maximum effect. Mills is parading around the cage with the briefcase in celebration as we kick off Year 22 in grand fashion!
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*Stock: The following match is for the RAGE HIGH STAKES BLOODY CHAMPIONSHIP!
(HUGE crowd pop!)
*Stock: Introducing first, from Chicago, weighing in at 254 bloody pounds, he is the reigning RAGE SCIENTIFIC SHOWCASE CHAMPION - DOUG DEVENS!!!
("Ride of the Valkyries" by Wagner plays as Doug Devens makes his way out to boos from the crowd. There is no interaction between Devens and the fans as he makes his way to the ring with his manager, Thomas Gordon.)
*Stock: And now – Ladies and bloody Gents, get ready, because …..
Standing 6’6” and weighing 236 bloody pounds, from Grand Rapids, Michigan
HERE IS…
THE RAGE HIGH STAKES CHAMPION
SCOTT GRAYSE!!!
(Lights go out in the arena, fans give a mixed reaction. The voice of Scott Grayse comes on "Judgement is coming" as "Cult" by Magnolia Park hits and the lights come back on and on the RAGEvision we see the words "C.H.A.O.S" as Grayse hits the curtain and the fans give him more cheers then boos. Scott pulls out Helen, his trusty hammer from inside the front of his pants. Grayse slides in and poses with Helen.)
Daisy: (Makes a surprise cameo appearance, says one line, and then disappears) Oooh, I'd love to see what else Scotty can pull out of his pants!!!
**DING**DING**
Deal: This is one of two matches tonight for Doug Devens. If he's smart, he'll pace himself and resist the temptation to "go mad." The shorter this match is, the more it favors him.
Storm: (Pops a Leucovorin pill to enhance his verbal skills) Indubitably, my dear Vandessa. Thomas Gordon has accompanied Devens to the ring, but Grayse's second-in-command, Kristian Bane, is conspicuous by his absence.
Deal: I noticed that too. And Grayse and Devens-- WHAT THE HELL??? SANTA CLAUS just JUMPED into the ring and SWUNG a GIANT CANDY CANE into both Devens and referee John Ellers!
Storm: Were they on the Naughty List?
Deal: I have no idea. Wait, WHY am I answering this question?!
Storm: I don't think that's the REAL Santa!!!
Deal: (Sarcastically) REALLY???
Storm: I think that's KRISTIAN BANE dressed up as Santa!
Deal: Sherlock Holmes is on the case...
Storm: I prefer to think of myself as Carmen Sandiego.
Deal: Now "Santa" Bane puts Grayse on top of Devens and shakes Ellers out of his stupor.
*Ellers: 1...2...3!
Deal: DEVENS with a shoulder up. "SANTA" can't believe it!
Storm: Now Ellers ORDERS "Santa" to the back or he'll STRIP Grayse of the High Stakes Title and AUTOMATICALLY AWARD IT to Devens.
Deal: DEVENS takes advantage of the distraction with a neckbreaker on Grayse from behind and a cover.
*Ellers: 1...2...
Deal: Grayse kicks out as Bane storms to the back.
Storm: What is Grayse doing now?
Deal: He exits the ring and grabs an iPad from one of his fans in the front row.
Storm: They call themselves the Grayselanders.
Deal: Cute. But what is Grayse doing with that iPad?
Storm: He's entering something into CHATGPT!
Deal: NOW I've seen everything. Grayse is consulting AI to determine his next move.
Storm: Will it help?
Deal: (Ducks out of the way) Grayse JUMPS onto our table and NAILS a SPLIT-LEGGED MOONSAULT from the table to INSIDE THE RING on Devens!
Storm: We've never seen THAT from Grayse before!!!
Deal: (Shrugs) I guess ChatGPT told him to do it. And Grayse with the cover...
*Ellers: 1...2...3!
Deal: Not quite!
Storm: A frustrated Grayse scrambles back to the outside and enters something into ChatGPT again.
Deal: CORKSCREW LEGDROP by Scott Grayse - always a classic - and another cover.
*Ellers: 1...2...3!
Deal: Devens gets his foot on the ropes right before the 3.
Storm: Grayse is pulling out moves we've never seen from him before.
Deal: All thanks to ChatGPT, which he's using again to determine his next step.
Storm: Now Grayse is cackling, like he saw something funny on the ChatGPT prompt, and he has a VICIOUS look in his eyes.
Deal: TESTICLE SQUEEZE by Grayse. He's laughing like a hyena at this tribute-slash-mockery of the man who stopped his title reign at 517 days.
Storm: According to ChatGPT, Devens faced Dare before in the BWFE and actually defeated him. Our current ring announcer, Robert Stock, was Devens' manager. Dare would not be seen again for quite some time.
Deal: Devens is fading fast. Grayse LETS GO, STEPS BACK, and goes for the LIGHTS OUT SUPERKICK!
Storm: But Gordon TRIPS Grayse, GRABS Ellers, and THROWS the iPad to Devens behind Ellers' back!
Deal: Devens CLOCKS Grayse in the head with the iPad! And it malfunctions on contact, with Siri now repeating "DON'T GO MAD!" in a male British voice.
*Ellers: 1...2...3!
**DING**DING**DING**
*Stock: The winner of the match and NEEEEEEEEEEW RAGE HIGH STAKES CHAMPION - DOUG DEVENS!!!
Deal: Devens gets out of there QUICKLY as he now has to concentrate on Nightwalker.
Storm: The fans are booing the result. They're 100% in support of Grayse in this one.
Deal: Be that as it may, Doug Devens now possesses the belt that allows him to trade it in for a shot at any title he wants in RAGE.
Storm: If that is what he wants to do.
Deal: Scott Grayse held the High Stakes Championship for SEVERAL MONTHS and NEVER cashed it in. A missed opportunity to face Daniel Dare one more time? We'll never know. Because Doug Devens now holds the title, and that makes the Church an ESPECIALLY dangerous threat!
~~~
Deal: Once again Dare has his knives out and this time it’s for Harvey Adams.. Not only does Harvey find himself in a Loser Leaves RAGE Match, but he’s facing his daughters!
Storm: Yep, that is pure evil – or genius, depending on which side of the cosmos you’re sitting.
Deal: This must be horrible for ALL the competitors. Either Harvey Adams goes or both of his daughters do!
Storm: And there’s no way Stinker is going to let that happen. He’d sooner put salt on his corn flakes than let two lovely earners like Sweet FA and Tuppy go.
Deal: Yes, He’s already seen his income cut as Cora was revealed to be Kristal Ball! Anyway, enough about him, let’s pass things over to Stock as this one is about to get under way.
Stock: Righto, listen up, you bloody lot! This next bloody match is a “LOSER LEAVES RAGE MATCH”! Too bloody right it is. And just WHICH sod is bloody leaving? Well it’ll be EITHER….
Ladies and bloody gents – especially you gents, RAGE is now proper bloody proud to bring you – with a combined weight of an earth-shattering and totally incredible 235 bloody pounds; it’s T'n'T! - Lucky Tuppy and Tiffany "Sweet FA" Adams - The Sweet T’s!!
To the accompaniment of Neil Diamond - Sweet Caroline (Audio) Tuppy and Tiff (SFA) emerge through the curtain. Both blondes smile excitedly as they wave to the fans. The waves change to arm sways as they lead the fans into chanting the chorus along with the added “so good!” thrown in.
The girls are ‘dressed’ in plunging neckline one pieces which have absolutely no sides to them whatsoever. Sweet FA has pink lightning bolts on hers and Tuppy has blue ones. They both wear white cowboy boots with the same coloured lightning bolts.
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They strut down to the ring blowing kisses to the crowd, pausing occasionally for pictures.
Once in the ring they make a point of shaking the referee’s hand before taking their places in their corner, still smiling.
Stock: Bloody hell! OR!!!…. facing them…. hailing from Pittsburg, PA and weighing in at 285 bloody pounds, he is...HARVEY ADAMS!
("Harder, Faster, Better, Stronger " hits as Adams strolls to the ring like he owns the place….which he pretty much does. He enters the ring and poses as white pyro goes off over his head.)
Deal: And both girls rush over to give their dad a hug!
Storm: They’re probably secreting weapons on him so that he gets disqualified.
Deal: They are NOT! Besides, in those outfits those bimbos couldn’t possibly secrete anything.
Storm: Ah, but...no, that’s a fair point actually.
Deal: Terry Dale is our match official. He’s good to go and calls for the bell.
**DING**DING**
Storm: And …. nothing.
Deal: No, the girls back up and decide that they are going to tag as that’s the fair ‘Super Face Megastar’ thing to do. Harvey though won’t hear of it. He’s telling them to BOTH stay in the ring. Filthy Phil is loudly seconding that, pointing out that there was nothing in the rules about it being a tag match. Nerison has a word with Stock.
Storm: Yeah and Stock says that BOTH girls HAVE TO BE IN THE RING as that’s what Dare intended.
Deal: Tuppy apologises to Dale AND Harvey as she gets back into the ring. There’s STILL no action though.
Storm: And that’s not good enough for these fans OR for Stock. He’s telling them that if they don’t start NOW then all THREE will be LOSERS and kicked out. Adams immediately charges! Running clothesline. That flattens Tiffany. Tuppy darts forward to Spear Harvey, but he bends to catch her around the middle and Suplexes her over ONTO Tiff!
Storm: He ain’t messing around. It makes sense. If the girls AND him were going to be kicked out he may as well fight to save one of them – himself.
Deal: Let’s not forget that Adams only discovered he had a daughter – Tiffany, this year. So they aren’t exactly that close. As to Tuppy, she’s an adopted daughter. On the other hand, both girls are very impressed with Adams and do indeed seems to love him as the father he is. Then again, they aren’t the sharpest tools in the box.
Storm: Now Adams drops to pin BOTH!
Dale: ONE! - TWO!!
Deal: And Stinker has Rakshasa reach in and pull Adams backwards by the ankle! The girls both throw up an arm, but whether they’d have been in time is now academic.
Storm: Now normally Adams would be going off on one about that, but he’s shrugging it off. He stands and waits for both girls to stand. They then do Rock-Paper-Scissors for absolutely no reason that I can determine and Tuppy runs in to attack with a Missile Drop Kick - a REAL one! Harvey is knocked back into the ropes. He rebounds and jumps over Tuppy to charge at Tiff – who turns away to cover her face! NO! It’s a back kick!
Storm: And it catches Harvey square in the balls!
Deal: Harvey doubles and folds to his knees. Tiff turns around – horrified and runs over to apologise.
Storm: She should be attacking him not saying soothing words!
Deal: And that’s exactly what Stinker is telling her. He’s pounding a fist into the other palm and shouting at the two bimbos that this is their livelihoods at stake. And his!
Storm: It’s a fair point.
Deal: And Harvey suddenly strikes to drop Tiff with a jaw-breaker! In comes Tuppy! Running knee to the jaw!
Storm: And Stinker is slapping the apron in relief. Seems his bimbos may have finally woken up. Of course, how long they stay awake is an entirely different matter.
Deal: Adams drops backwards and Sweet FA twines her legs around his head!
Storm: That’s a proper Triangle Hold is that! A REAL submission move! How in the name of Neil “By Gawd” Puller did she do that?
Deal: Not a little ironic that Harvey has been tutoring these girls and now he’s seeing just how much they’ve learnt first hand. Oh, now Tuppy has the other arm and is applying a nasty wrist lock!
Storm: And those HURT!
Deal: Yeah, Harvey is suddenly up against it and try as he might can’t liberate himself. NO! He manages to pull out of Tuppy’s grasp, but she’s straight back on the arm and now seeking to hyper extend the elbow!
Storm: Looks like Harvey decided to teach them the extra painful moves.
Deal: And he’s certainly feeling it. Dale goes to a knee and asks - Does he quit!
Storm: Nope. He’s using his legs to crab around. He may be being throttled and faced with a broken arm, but he still weighs more than both bimbos combined!
Deal: Yes and he’s using that extra muscle to swivel around and – Foot to the ropes!
Storm: He did it!
Deal: Dale calls for the break and the two girls immediately release Harvey.
Storm: Stinker sure liked that – better than ice cold milk on his corn flakes, but NOT the clean break. He’s trying to convince those girls that they need to keep those holds on to the last second. Not sure he’s getting through to them though.
Deal: They’re bimbos. There’s very little chance that he is.
Storm: Yeah. That True Legend Harvey Adams is back up and applauding his girls’ efforts. Huh. Anyone would think that he didn’t want to win.
Deal: Or, it could be mind games: lull the pair into a false sense of security and then strike. With those two, that wouldn’t be difficult at all.
Storm: True. That’s probably it. See? He’s pretending to struggle for breath.
Deal: But they aren’t attacking, despite Stinker’s urgent entreaties. They’re telling him that it wouldn’t be fair and that Super Face Megastars never do stuff that’s unfair. Yeah, that went down real well with Phil.
Storm: But Harv darts forward! He scoops Tuppy up and DUMPS her! Now he rolls her up as Tiff is still arguing with Stinker!
Dale: ONE! - TWO!! -TH’
Deal: Sweet FA! She leaps in to crash into Harvey and break it up!
Storm: And Stinker is wiping the sweat from his brow. That was CLOSE.
Deal: All three roll to their feet. Tiff checks on her ‘sister’ and they are again good to go. Harvey waits in the middle of the ring. Tiff circles one side of him, Tuppy on the other. They both rush in and Harv steps back to neatly direct their heads – TOGETHER!
Storm: Damn fine Double Noggin Knocker there. True Legend standard was that.
Deal: The girls are reeling. Harv trips Tiff. She lands hard on her ass. He then grabs Tuppy. Across his shoulders and -
Storm: Samoan Drop!
Deal: He bridges!
Dale: ONE! - TWO!! -TH’
Deal: Again! Tiff gets in there in time. This time with a Twisting Bodyslam. Okay, she’s really NOT that big and it wasn’t what you’d call an emphatic slam, but it was enough and that’s what matters.
Storm: Hey! Look at that! Tuppy just slid to the side and grabbed one of Harv’s legs!
Deal: Tiff grabs the other! They peel them back over his head. They have him pinned!
Storm: Schoolboyed!
Dale: ONE! - TWO!! -THR’
Deal: Kick out!! Harvey powers out of that scattering both girls.
Storm: Yeah, and Stinker again slaps the apron in frustration, but that was close AND actual teamwork; not True Legend teamwork, but teamwork nonetheless.
Deal: Everyone is back on their feet. Adams is now smiling. He takes up a sideways, defensive stance and beckons his daughters to him. Tiff rushes in and jumps! Missile Drop Kick!
Storm: Misses! Adams was NEVER gonna get caught by that.
Deal: No, but as he twists aside Tuppy slides in to upend him!
Storm: That was just plain sneaky.
Deal: But Adams drops on top of her and still smiling pins her arms to the mat! She’s pinned!
Dale: ONE! -
Storm: See that? True Legend skill, is that.
Dale: TWO!! -
Storm: No way is she shifting Harvey. He’s twice her weight, vastly experienced and has ALL the True Legend skills. She’s toast.
Dale: THR’
Deal: Tiff! Sweet FA slams into him, grabs his head and rolls over to drag him off Tuppy- who immediately pops back up. Harvey rolls with the impact and flings Tiff into the ropes, He rises to a knee ready to follow up, but Tuppy connects with a lariat!
Storm: Yeah, she’s a sneaky one alright….for a bimbo.
Deal: Adams pitches forward. Tiff just manages to spread her legs wide so that Harvey misses them and his head hits the deck instead. Tiff scoots forward to sit on the back of his head!
Storm: She’ll never get a pin like that, but the fans don’t care. Those outfits are totally thong backed.
Deal: Hold on, Tuppy is trying to fold Adams’ legs. She is! She pulls his legs up then bends them at the knees to pass the feet to Tiff, who tucks them under her arms! Just LOOK at Adams’ bent back now!
Storm: A submission? They’re actually going for a submission?
Deal: Looks that way as Tuppy now sits, her back pressed against Adams’ thighs so her can’t kick out! And his back is being folded in half! Okay, look, those bimbos are pole dancers. Their backs fold like paper, but Harvey’s? Not so much. That looks seriously painful.
Storm: Yeah, positively unnatural! Come on, Harv, you’ve made your girls look good. There’s no need to drag things out any longer; so kick out already!
Deal: Dale is right there. He kneels to check on Harvey. Does he quit?
Storm: And end his career? Are you from Barsoom? No, if anyone is going to quit it’s one of those bimbos. Seriously RAGE doesn’t need so many bimbos. We could lose those two and not even notice. Harvey Adams? He’s a True Legend! You don’t go around losing True Legends. That’s not just careless, that’s unforgivable!
Deal: Don’t panic. Yet. Harvey isn’t tapping.
Storm: I knew he wouldn’t.
Deal: But he’s not breaking free either, but how can he?
Storm: With True Legend power! That’s how.
Deal: Stinker is yelling at Tuppy to brace harder and push against Harvey’s knees. At the same time he demands that Tiff lean back.
Storm: That’s a LOT of instruction for those two. They’ll never be able to -
Deal: HE TAPS! HARVEY ADAMS TAPS OUT!!!
Storm: NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!
**DING**DING**DING**
Stock: Ladies and bloody Gents, you WINNERS and NOT leaving RAGE – The SWEET T’s – Tiffany “Sweet FA” Adams and Tuppence “Tuppy” Banglarron-Adams! Which bloody means ….HARVEY ADAMS IS THE BLOODY LOSER AND MUST LEAVE RAGE!!!
Deal: The fans are in shock.
Storm: I’M in shock, never mind them!
Deal: Daniel Dare must be cackling his socks off right now. Harvey Adams is OUT of Rage and at the hands of his own daughters! They quickly release that savage pin and groaning Harvey rolls to his left. Both girls kneel there, looking at him in shock, while outside the ring Filthy Phil punches the air in delight. Harvey tests his back and then slowly stands.
Fans: HAR-VEY! HAR-VEY! HAR-VEY! HAR-VEY!
Deal: Now tears rolling down their faces, Tiff and Tuppy rush forward to embrace him. He in turn hugs them. There’s no animosity, no recriminations, no argument. Harvey then leans over each in turn to kiss the top of their head and then peels them off him so he can RAISE THEIR ARMS! Harvey Adams is PROUD of his daughters.
Storm: Hold on, common sense is prevailing. He’s calling for a mic. It’s always wise to hear a True Legend speak. So here’s where we get the killer twist. You just KNOW that Adams always has a killer twist in store.
Adams: Thank you. Thank you all. It’s been FUN. It’s been WILD. It’s been MEMORABLE.
Fans: HAR-VEY! HAR-VEY! HAR-VEY! HAR-VEY!
Adams: It was GOOD. BUT, but it’s time for me to move on AND….
Fans: HAR-VEY! HAR-VEY! HAR-VEY! HAR-VEY!
Adams: I can do so happily knowing that RAGE has a positive future. It does, because you are LOOKING AT THAT FUTURE! My daughters; Tiffany and Tuppence. Let me tell you – no father could be prouder. HERE! Here is future!!
Deal: Harvey raises the hands of his daughters in victory!
Fans: A-DAMS! A-DAMS! A-DAMS! A-DAMS!
Deal: Now all three Adams are smiling. Both girls reach up on tip toes to kiss their father’s cheek.
Storm: Damn it. It’s so emotional – reminds me of the Silverstar family reunion.
Deal: We’ve just witnessed the end of an era and possibly the dawning of a new one. An impressive performance – In a handicap match it has to be remembered, but still – perhaps this IS an indicator of things to come. As to Harvey Adams, we wish him every success and happiness in whatever he decides to do next.
Storm: Too right! True Legends never die. Just ask Buddy Meyers.
Deal: And now it’s time to turn the dial, all the way to BRUTAL. Yes. It’s Bare Knuckles time.
Storm: Bring it on! Who doesn’t love some extreme violence with their corn flakes?
Stock: And NOW! Ladies and bloody Gents, it’s time for some serious bloody carnage as we put the RAGE Bare Knuckles Championship on the bloody line! Your challenger…..MONSTER BIG BLOODY TEL!!!
(Monster by Automatic plays as the fans start booing with Monster Big Tel walking to the ring with a purpose.)
Stock: And here is your reigning bloody champion…. for those of you of a delicate disposition, for those with a weak bloody heart and any children watching – look away NOW, because - Standing 5’10” in her stripper bloody heels and weighing in at 115 pounds – Here is – THE BOOTSLUT!
My Mind Still Speaks by Misery Loves Company hits and the curtain parts. Vile pulls out a large, wheeled suitcase. She stands it vertically in the middle of the ramp and then unzips it. The Bootslut crawls out. She pulls from the case a plastic bottle of cola. She shakes it frantically in time with the music, then opens it spraying the crowd who jeer and boo. Uncaring, The Bootslut rubs the beer bottle lasciviously against her pussy before raising it to her mouth to vulgarly lick the bottle and drink what remains. She then retrieves a pile of brown paper bags. To the massive boos of the crowd she struts down to the ring passing out bags to the ‘ugly’ fans so that they can put them on their hideous faces. She spits out the cola in a wild spray at the first fan to complain. Laughing, she moves on only to pause halfway to thrust her tits at some unsuspecting fan. She insults his manhood, hands him the last bag and then turns away to a chant of “ZIP IT!” from the crowd.
In entering the ring The Bootslut makes a point of sliding back and forth along the middle rope so that it rubs against her pussy before stepping in to grind her exposed ass against the turnbuckle. After which she strides over to the ref and grabs their groin only to quickly release the hold laughing at the ‘nothing’ that was there. Finally she takes to her corner.
Deal: As charming and sophisticated as ever.
Storm: I think she may be part fish.
Deal: I dread to ask….why?
Storm: They don’t wear clothes either.
Deal: Right. But there’s no escaping the fact that The Bootslut IS to all intents and purposes, naked. The few strategically places pieces of electrical tape that she’s “wearing” hardly qualify as clothing.
Storm: But she is wearing a hood!
Deal: Yeah, that can be zipped shut. Not the smartest choice. You have to believe that Stinker had a hand in all that.
Storm: OR – she really IS a slut: one that doesn’t eat all her corn flakes. They’re the worst.
Deal: Tom Nerison is our referee and he doesn’t look at all impressed with the Bootslut’s antics so far. Something tells me she’s going to need a LOT of antics tonight as Big Tel measures 6’1” and weighs in at a formidable 330 pounds. That’s almost three times the muscle that she has! Plus, while she is technically only giving away 3” in height, that’s only due to those ridiculously tall spiked heels. Without them, I guess she’d be about 5’4”. So no way does she have his reach. Still, she is totally ruthless, so if I were Tel, I wouldn’t underestimate her.
**DING**DING**
Deal: There’s the bell and Big Tell immediately charges. It’s a Running Clothesline that -
Storm: Misses! She ducked and rolled.
Deal: Luckily for her or this would have been a VERY short fight. Now Tel wastes no time. He spins around, growls at the naked girl and barrels forward once again.
Storm: He jumps, twists and -
Deal: Senton Bomb! NO! She again rolls aside.
Storm: Well, she sure ain’t running; not in them boots.
Deal: Tel picks himself up. His mood is NOT improving. He takes a more measured approach now, stalking her, using those long arms to full effect, seeking to cut off any escape. And she rolls FORWARDS! Forwards to slam a foot into his balls! And just listen to this place. The sound of groaning fills it.
Storm: Everyone felt that! Except Stinker – he’s cheering like crazy.
Deal: And not the Bootslut. Tel doubles. She rolls back and kicks straight up! A dagger-like heel stabs across his cheek!
Storm: He’s cut and it’s a nasty one!
Deal: Tel staggers back still doubled in pain from that savage kick to the vitals. The Bootslut stands, saunters forward and rolls her head around. That thick braid whirls around and – with a flick of the head she slams that weight at the end into the side of his head!
Storm: Right on the temple!
Deal: Tel stumbles. He drops to a knee. His arms flail to the side. I don’t think he even knows where he is right now, but a hand finds the ropes and he pulls himself towards them. The Bootslut calmly follows. She steps, spins and a Spinning kick rakes across his chest!
Storm: Those heels are pure evil! She cut him AGAIN! Yeah, much to Stinker’s delight.
Deal: Yes, Tel now has a long line seeping blood right across his chest. And she’s not finished! She spins again to – NO! It was a fake. Tel buys it bringing up both arms to block, but instead she stamps down! That spike heel goes right THROUGH the toe of his boot!
Storm: Let’s hope he’s part Dalgurnian and only has 3 toes, otherwise he just lost some.
Deal: Tel hops back. The Bootslut strikes again – Bellringer. Tel is stunned! She slides out between the ropes to walk along the apron. She slaps her bare ass and flicks off the fans before taking up position directly behind Big Tel at the corner and …
Storm: Tag Rope! She’s looped the tag rope around his neck!
Deal: And is now doing her absolute damnedest to strangle him! Tel is quickly turning red.
Storm: And not because he’s mad – which he probably is.
Deal: Tel is trying to pull the cord free, but she has it so tight that he simply cannot get his meaty fingers under it! He’s waning! He’s sinking down! Can she have totally DOMINATED and HUMILIATED Big Tel so quickly?
Storm: Sure looks that way to me. What was that you said underestimating? Every inter-galactic space pirate knows that you NEVER underestimate a naked girl with a hood on. It’s just not done.
Deal: I’ll just take your word for it.
Storm: You should!
Deal: Tel is dropping right down. He’s now sitting on the bottom rope and that seems to be the only thing that’s keeping upright. Well, that and the cord that’s cutting so deeply into his neck. Nerison raises an arm. It drops!
Storm: Probably because he’s stopped breathing. That’ll do it most times.
Deal: Again Nerison raises an arm – the other. And that….
Storm: Falls! He is DONE! TOAST! FINISHED! Let this be a lesson to the entire roster; no one messes with a naked girl that wears a hood!
Deal: I can’t believe it. Of all the ways I thought that this match would play out, this most assuredly, wasn’t one of them.
Storm: That’s because you didn’t consult me beforehand.
Deal: And now Nerison tries the arm one more time. If this falls, so will Big Tel. The Bootslut will release the cord and he’ll fall to lie there for the inevitable 10 count. He lifts the arm – AND IT SHOOTS UP AND BACK. He grabs Boots’ braid and drags her over the ropes! He slams her down onto the mat in front of him and then stamps down on her tits!
Storm: BIG target, and luckily he used his good foot.
Deal: Boots bounces, cringes and rolls away covering her breasts as Tel slumps back. That took everything he had and now he’s gulping in great lungfuls of air. You have to wonder if he regrets his choice now. Tel finished sixth in BOH and that permitted him to make a choice. He elected to face The Bootslut for the Bare Knuckles belt.
Storm: He should have taken that Double Jeopardy prize instead. At least then he’d still have all his toes.
Deal: The Bootslut gets up and asks Nerison to check her tits! He looks very uncertain. She presses herself against him and – SHOVES HIM - backwards into Tel!
Storm: No Disqualifications in Bare Knuckles, as Buddy Meyers always said.
Deal: As Tel pushes Nerison aside The Bootslut grabs the top rope and JUMPS to send both feet into Tel’s head!
Storm: He’ll be BLIND!
Deal: NO! Tel JUST squirms aside and then lunges to grab her by the throat. He pulls her in to – NO!! She knees him in the balls. Tel groans, but STILL somehow grabs HER groin to LIFT HER! Over the ropes he dumps her!
Storm: To bounce down off the apron. Lucky those big tits broke her fall.
Deal: Now Big Tel permits himself a grimace of pain. Two deep breaths and he’s good to go. Damn, that is one tough man. He’s completely ignoring all those cuts and bruises.
Storm: But he IS limping. Losing toes tends to do that though.
Deal: Now Boots gets back to her high heeled feet, but Tel drops down and snatches up a chair! She sees that and pulls an axe handle out from under the ring! Tel limps around. She can’t ruin; so even that pace is enough to catch her. Now he draws back, swings and -
Storm: BLAM!
Deal: She met the chair with the axe handle! It dented the chair! Oh, but Tel quickly reverses and slams the dented chair into her shoulder sending her crashing into the apron! She immediately pushes away from the apron – and gets clobbered across the back of the head! Down she goes.
Storm: Yeah, but only to all fours. She’s tough too.
Deal: Tel boots her in the ribs. That sends her almost UNDER the apron. She twists though and hammers the end of the axe handle down onto his injured foot! More blood spurts out! Tel howls in pain and hops back. Boots pulls herself fully out from the apron curtain and advances on Tel. She brings the handle back for a home run hit and – SWINGS!
Storm: BLAMMO!! That’s bigger than a BLAM, just in case you were wondering.
Deal: Tel met that swing with one of his own and it sends her axe handle spinning away. And the chair BREAKS! Tel casts it aside and limps forward to grab her by that braid. He hammers her head into the top of the barrier! She falls back – stunned. Tel SPITS on her – to cheers form the crowd. Seems they have a favorite and it’s not her.
Storm: Well, she is naked AND wearing a hood. That’s always a No-No.
Deal: Tel limps off – off to pull a table from under the ring. He slides it into the ring and it’s followed by a chair! The fans are getting real loud now, but LOOK! The Bootslut is back up and pulls a large bag from under the ring – a bag of -
Storm: Nails! Just look, some of them are poking through the bag!
Deal: Boots clambers back into the ring, bag in hand. Tel follows – with a bicycle chain in hand!
Storm: Nasty!
Deal: Very. The two unflinchingly head to the centre of the ring. Tel swings the chain!
Storm: Ducked!
Deal: Now she swings the bag! Tel sways back and the weight of the bag spins her around. It must be really difficult trying to keep your balance wearing heels like those.
Storm: And Tel whips her ass!
Deal: Blood flies! She spins around to again swing the bag- right into the side of Tel’s face!
Storm: What face???? She ripped most of it away!
Deal: The left side of Tel’s face is just a mask of blood now. You can see bits of flesh hanging off! And Tel slowly turns back to LASH her across the tits!
Storm: In fairness she was thrusting them in his direction.
Deal: They’re cut! More blood sprays around. And Tel swings again ripping a line across her stomach! A fourth! He pulls back for another, fourth strike that – NO!! She snaps out a kick! That stabs the knee! Tel’s leg buckles and he falls into -
Storm: - The bag of nails! She’s picking him apart – first the foot, now the knee! Hey, and Stinker is loving this.
Deal: And she’s paying a heavy price for it, but she determinedly swings that bag AGAIN – NO! Tel catches it! He shoves it forward into her face! I hope for her sake that the hood protected her. Oh, but Tel rips the bag out of her hands and tosses it aside. Now he wraps the bike chain around his fist and PUNCHES her in the side of the head! She’s down!
Storm: Just a lot. But hey! Look, she’s pushing back up.
Deal: And Tel grabs her head and slams his good knee into the side of it. That drops her! Nerison steps in for the count.
Nerison: 1 – 2 – 3
Storm: Well, Tel ain’t waiting around. He’s real busy setting up that table.
Nerison: 4 – 5 – 6
Deal: And not just that. He’s emptied the contents of that bag all over it!
Storm: Wow. Not just nails. There are tacks, screws, bolts, screwdrivers and ...is that a trowel?
Deal: It is. No wonder that bag did so much damage to Tel.
Nerison: 7 – 8 -
Deal: And she’s up! Boots shakes her head and snatches up the chair that Tel had pushed in. Tel turns from admiring his work.
Storm: It IS good work.
Deal: And gets to eat chair! Down he goes and she hammers away at his head – again and again! Now she pushes the end of the chair into his throat and LEANS on it. She’s standing ON him and those heels are really digging in!
Storm: She almost strangled him last time. Looks like she’s out to finish the job here.
Deal: Again Tel is turning all shades of red and purple and – oh! He reaches up to grab her by the tits and twists both savagely!
Storm: That’s her fault for having them almost in his face.
Deal: Tel continues to crush and twist. She shouts out in pain. She raises a foot to stamp down on his – NO! Tel twists to throw her sideways across the ring. He rolls over gagging and coughing. Boots meanwhile rolls onto her knees and then slowly straightens. Those boobs of hers sure have taken a battering tonight. But Tel is still struggling for breath. She approaches. Spin Kick! That pointed toe stabs into the side of his head. He drops and she….oh no.
Storm: She is sitting on his face!
Deal: With her legs trapping his arms. Looks like she doesn’t a repetition of what just happened. Tel is thrashing, trying to get free, but she leans right over his head giving him no ready target. Still Tel tries. He – ROLLS! Tel rolls her over, but she’s like a limpet, refusing to let go! Tel rolls again and – stops. He’s out of breath! She may have done it here. Slowly she releases and |Nerison starts to count.
Nerison: 1 – 2 – 3
Storm: What a way to go. I’m betting Big Tel never expected this.
Nerison: 4 – 5 – 6
Deal: I doubt it. But look, his breathing has been relentlessly targeted all fight. He’s a big man that needs a LOT of oxygen and The Bootslut has repeatedly restricted that.
Nerison: 7 – 8 – 9
Deal: What a match and what a finish. The Bootslut retains in remarkable fashion to –
Nerison: TE’-
Deal: NO! Tel throws an arm up! Boots can’t believe it. She telling Nerison that – well, I won’t repeat her words. Let’s just say she’s questioning his ability to count.
Storm: Well, it WAS real close.
Deal: She’s livid about this and is letting Nerison know it. And Tel! He fires a forearm up between her legs, lifting her off her feet! As she lands he pulls her in – Backbreaker! He turns her over for a Gut Buster! He staggers back, gathering more air, more energy. Boots slowly peels herself up off the mat.
Storm: She’s still in better shape than him.
Deal: Tel swings his good foot! A boot under the jaw sends her spinning back across the ring! Now he limps over to grab her. He pulls her in and – NO! Eye rake! Now she slithers behind him to loop her long braid around his neck!
Storm: More choking! Hey, it’s a tactic that’s definitely paid off. No way can Big Tel survive another throttling.
Deal: I think that you’re right and so does Tel. He’s frantically back-pedalling, even with that bad foot. He crushes her into a corner, pulls out and backs in sharply – and again! Still she clings on.
Storm: Four! FIVE! SIX!!! that did it.
Deal: Bi Tel stumbles forward again struggling for air and just LOOK at all the marks around his blood stained neck! It looks like he’s been HUNG – repeatedly! But those crushing body blocks seem to have winded The Bootslut too. It looks like a matter of who recovers the fastest.
Storm: She’s up!
Deal: He’s up! Boots steps in and swing a boot at his balls! CAUGHT! Tel catches it and pulls her in for a short arm clothesline – using the leg. Boots almost falls, but Tel pulls her back in. Head Butt! Blood sprays but Tel doesn’t care. Now he – CHOKESLAMS her! He stamps on her gut and then pulls her up and over with an Arm Drag!
Storm: That’ll leave a stain for sure.
Deal: Tel seems to be working on pure adrenaline right now. Honestly, I’m not sure how he’s still standing and The Bootslut just keeps getting back up, no matter what he does to her. OH! Tel slumps. He drops to a knee. Looks like that adrenaline just evaporated. Boots senses her chance. Pulls herself up and starts to roll her head. Just look at that weight spinning around. That is going to do some serious damage when it hits!
Storm: Yeah, that thing is EVIL.
Deal: In she steps to – CHAIR! Tel snatches the chair up and SWINGS it! To smash her in the head! She drops. Tel crawls over and … damn.
Storm: Wow.
Deal: He just closed the zips! Now The Bootslut can’t effectively speak and certainly can’t see!
Crowd: ZIP IT! ZIP IT! ~clap-clap-clap~ ZIP IT! ZIP IT! ~clap-clap-clap~
Storm: Well, in my expert opinion I’d have to say that that is going to make matters harder for her.
Deal: Tel links his hands high overhead and slams them down onto her battered and bleeding chest!
Storm: He may have broken some ribs there!
Deal: Now Tel stands. He pulls her up and – POWERBOMB! Boots doesn’t know where she is right now. She fumbling,. Trying to find the zipper and Tel is immediately back at her. Up she goes – Hesitation Suplex!
Storm: Straight through the table – tacks, nails, screws, bolts and those other tools! Stuff flies all over!
Deal: And he follows that with a big chair shot to the head! And he’s not finished! He lifts her up and just LOOK at all that stuff embedded into her flesh! Monster Lock straight back down onto the chair, the nails and ruined table! He stamps HARD on her head! Now he staggers bent – totally spent. He drops to a knee as Nerison counts.
Nerison: 1 – 2 – 3
Storm: Hmm… looks to me like she’s definitely not moving. Of course she could be playing possum. Apparently naked women in hoods do that a lot. That’s what Neil Puller says.
Nerison: 4 – 5 – 6
Deal: Those were brutal, savage hits. I don’t see how anyone could survive those.
Nerison: 7 – 8 – 9
Deal: And let’s not forget that she’s still effectively blindfolded, but Stinker is telling her to “stop bloody messin’ about and get back up”.
Deal: Lots of sympathy there then.
Nerison: TEN!!!!
**DING**DING**DING**
Stock: Ladies and bloody Gents, your bloody WINNER and NEW RAGE BARE KNUCKLES CHAMPION!! - MONSTER BIG BLOODY TEL!!!!
Deal: A popular winner. He seems to have a gift for ending Bare Knuckles reigns. I believe he did the same to Nightwalker.
Storm: Yep, that’s what Neil Puller said too.
Deal: Tel holds up the belt and takes in the cheers of the crowd. Oh, but as he turns the knee buckles and he winces. He looks down on the battered and bloody form of the Bootslut – who is just starting to move again. She rolls onto her knees and HE BATTERS HER WITH THE BELT!
Storm: And she’s down again!
Deal: Now Tel angrily pries that weight from her hair, holds it in his hand to – close the hand into a fist and punch her in the jaw!
Storm: Yeah see how much she likes it!
Deal: And now he peels her backwards to get a better hold of – THE HOOD! Big Tel is looking to unmask The Bootslut!
Storm: Quite right too! I told you – I told you: never trust a naked lady in a hood.
Deal: Stinker is telling his Security team to step in and stop him, but they are rather spread out and not currently close to the ring. Getting that hood off is proving REALLY difficult – so Tel uses …. TIN SNIPS! He’s cut through the tube at the top that holds her hair and then peels the whole thing down!
Storm: Huh. That can’t be right.
Deal: WHAT!? It’s Kristal Ball! I don’t believe it. Stinker has used that girl under her own name and then masked her to ALSO COMPETE as La Reina Corazon – aka Cora AND as The Bootslut! This has the fans VERY upset! They’d been CHEERING for Kristal and Cora and HATING The Bootslut – only to find - IT’S THE SAME PERSON!
Storm: Wild. Stinker claims THREE salaries for the same girl.
Deal: No wonder we never saw all three at the same time! Not that Big Tel cares. He pulls her up by that braid to show the fans exactly who it is and what happens to people who get in his way! Now he drops her like so much dirty laundry and limps out of the ring.
Storm: By GAWD! As Neil puller would say.
Deal: Year 22 is certainly not short on shocks and surprises and I’m sure that there are even more to come.
Storm: And they’ll probably be coming once the trash is cleared out of the ring.
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DEAL: Fans it is now time for the RAGE Gauntlet Tag Title Match as we see history-making champions Thee Storm, the duo of Lady Giant and Crazy Jenna taking on the team of “Action” Jay Jackson and Gemini, who find themselves challenging thanks to their placing in the Bouts of Honor.
STORM: While both teams might be loved by the crowd, it’ll be up to one to show that killer instinct to leave with the titles.
DEAL: Let’s go to the ring for our introductions!
*STOCK: This bloody match is scheduled for one bloody fall and is for the bloody RAGE Gauntlet Tag Titles! Introducing the challengers, they are the team of “ACTION” JAY JACKSON AND GEMINI!!!
(The fans erupt into cheers as Back In The Game by Airbourne begins to play while the numbers 1, 2, 5, 10, 100, 1000 and higher appear on a rolling counter that increases in speed the higher the numbers get. Eventually the numbers stop counting and the counter explodes on the RAGE-Vision replaced by the words WELCOME TO THE BUDDY LIST with the Yin-Yang symbol behind it. This then merges into the opening guitar riff of “Ain’t No Love in Oklahoma” By Luke Combs.
A series of explosions go off by the entrance way, leaving a large cloud of smoke behind. As the smoke disappears the duo of Gemini and Jackson are greeted with a thunderous pop from the fans and begins heading towards the ring. They are accompanied by Homeless Don and make their way to the ring, exchanging words of strategy as they climb in. Each takes a turnbuckle and raise their arms as the fans continue to cheer.)
*STOCK: And their opponents…
(The arena goes black. Lightning strikes and the thunder BOOMS.)
*STOCK:Ladies and bloody gentlemen now entering the arena Crazy Jenna and Lady Giant. Together they are the history bloody making TCW AND RAGE heavyweight tag team champions....THEE STORM!!!!
(FANS GIVE A HUGE POP!!! Thee Storm stalks slowly to the ring. Both women climb to the top of opposite corners they call their lighthouses. They cheer on their fans. Thee Storm climbs down and readies for the match to begin.)
**DING**DING**
DEAL: Here we go!! Jenna and Jackson start things off, and it’s speed versus speed right out of the gate with these two. Jackson takes Jenna down with a crisp arm drag, Jenna pops up and answers with a lightning-fast headscissors. Jackson flips through, lands on his feet, and the two freeze for half a second and you can tell there’s a bit of respect there, and the fans reward both with a huge pop.
STORM: Looks like Gemini is calling for the tag though, and Jackson obliges. Giant offers a tag to Jenna, but Jenna seems to say in a minute. Giant smiles and nods, and in steps Gemini.
DEAL: Jenna lashes out with a kick, and Gemini takes a few, but he absorbs Jenna’s kicks, checks one, and sweeps her leg out from under her. Jenna scrambles to her feet while Gemini attempts an armbar, but Jenna avoids it, rolls, and dives to her corner, making the tag, and in comes Giant!
STORM: Jenna might be speed, but with Lady Giant in, now the power game begins. Lady Giant bulldozes Gemini with a shoulder block that sends him down to the mat. She hauls him up for a delayed vertical suplex, holding him aloft as the crowd counts along before slamming him down. Cover, one.. two… but that’s it says referee Terry Dale.
DEAL: Both get to their feet and Gemini delivers a few kicks, keeping Lady Giant at range, but then she is able to slip a kick and lock up, headlock on Gemini, Gemini whips her into the ropes. Gemini goes for a leapfrog but that’s a pretty big ask, and instead he’s caught by Lady Giant and dumped with an overhead belly-to-belly suplex!
STORM: Gemini lands hard and the fans applaud the move by Giant, but there’s also a contingent behind Gemini, and he gets to a knee holding his lower back, but he’s close to the corner, and in tags Jackson. A quick tag and Gemini steps to the apron as Homeless Don asks about his back.
DEAL: Jackson rushes in, tries to chop the giant down with leg kicks and quick strikes, but Lady Giant catches him mid-leap and throws him into the corner. A series of chops in the corner and Giant tags Jenna. Giant keeps Jackson in the corner as Jenna runs to a corner, charges the ropes, leaps off the center rope as Giant moves, and Jenna hits a springboard crossbody splash in the corner on Jackson!
STORM: Jackson stumbles out and Jenna cradles, one… two… kickout! Innovative offense by Jenna, and Jackson is down. Jenna brings him up, but Jackson with a quick fireman’s carry and then, as Jenna jumps to her feet, he takes her with another, but then flips into a bridge, one… two… kickout by Jenna!
DEAL: Both pop to their feet and now Jackson with a wristlock. Jenna cartwheels out, tries to hit a low dropkick. but Jackson sidesteps it. Jackson attempts an elbow drop, rolled out by Jenna who pops to her feet, standing moonsault finds nothing but the mat! Jackson runs the ropes, blind tag by Gemini.
STORM: Jackson with a clothesline attempt, ducked by Jenna, but then she runs right into a knee lift from Gemini! Jackson off the ropes and hits a flying forearm to the back of Jenna’s head, sending her right into Gemini’s snap roundhouse kick!
DEAL: Jenna goes down and Gemini with the cover, one… two… kickout! Gemini locks in a heel hold and Jenna is in the middle of the ring, but she’s trying to get to Lady Giant. Lady Giant is able to cut the distance with her height, but not enough to get the tag. Jenna though is refusing to give in and Gemini lets the heel hold go, pulls her up to her feet by her leg, then snaps to the mat with a dragon screw!
STORM: Gemini grapevines the leg once again and Jenna is in trouble. Jenna again tries to pull herself across the mat but Gemini is able to keep her grounded. Gemini again pulls her up, and he’s thinking another dragon screw, but this time Jenna leaps up at him - catches an enzugiri!
DEAL: Gemini drops to a knee and Jenna lands on the mat, then kicks both her feet up catching Gemini flush in the chin! Gemini goes down and Jenna gets to her feet, favoring her leg but makes the tag! Lady Giant is in and bulldozes down Gemini with a shoulder tackle! Gemini gets up and Giant with a clothesline. She rushes across the ring and nails Jackson with a forearm!
STORM: Lady Giant trying to clean house and Gemini is getting back up, Lady Giant runs the ropes, and nearly decapitates him with a boot! Cover and Dale is in position, one… two… but Gemini get the shoulder up.
DEAL: Quick tag out to Jenna as Giant whips Gemini into the ropes, bearhug by Giant and Jenna hits a springboard dropkick! Jackson comes in and eats a short-arm headbutt from Giant! Cover by Jenna, one… two… but Gemini kicks out! Quick tag out to Lady Giant again and now Giant comes in body slams him. Giant with a cover, one… two… but Gemini kicks out.
STORM: Lady Giant brings Gemini up, whips him into the ropes, but then ducks her head on the way back and Gemini with a leap frog, hits the ropes, and leaps with double knees into the chest of Lady Giant! Lady Giant gets knocked back and Gemini follows up with a shotgun dropkick that sends her tumbling through the ropes and to the outside.
DEAL: Gemini runs the ropes and leaps over, rolling plancha onto Giant on the outside! Giant hits the guardrail and Gemini quickly pops to his feet, because Jenna is in, runs the ropes, and suicide dive!! She nailed Gemini and now all three are down on the outside.
STORM: Jackson waits for Jenna to get to her feet and as she does, he runs and leaps off the apron, taking her down with a clothesline. All four competitors are on the outside as Jackson gets to his feet and grabs Lady Giant, rolling her in.
DEAL: He helps Gemini up and Gemini climbs in, and he makes the tag to Jackson. Jackson goes up top and Giant gets to her feet, Gemini hits a standing dropkick while Jackson comes off the top with a missile dropkick! Giant is down and Jackson covers, one… two… but Giant kicks out!
STORM: Meanwhile, Crazy Jenna is making her way over to her corner, and Jackson brings Giant up, swinging neckbreaker. Cover by Jackson, one… two… but Jenna breaks it up, stomping on his back. Jackson gets to his feet as Jenna goes back to her corner, and now both teams are not so much in the “we’re all friends” mindset.
DEAL: All four know there’s gold on the line, Storm. Jackson runs the ropes and goes for a flying crossbody on Giant as she gets to a knee, but Giant catches him! What strength by Giant and she has Jackson up and is carrying him around the ring. Tag by Jenna who climbs to the top rope and hits a diving crossbody to the back of her own partner, bringing Jackson down in a powerslam!!
STORM: That’s definitely a way to add some extra “umph” to the move. Giant rolls out of the ring and Jenna rolls on top of Jackson. One… two… Gemini breaks it up by pulling Jenna off!
DEAL: Jenna pulls Jackson up and whips him into the turnbuckle. Jenna charges in with a meteora double knees into Jackson, and then Jenna whips him again across the ring. She charges again, but this time Jackson moves and she collides with the corner, stumbles out, and Jackson with a huge German suplex! He gets up on his toes and he’s got the bridge, one… two… but Jenna rolls her shoulder up!
STORM: Both are down on the mat and now the crowd is on their feet for both teams. The crowd is cheering for both Jenna and Jackson, both partners trying to rally their teammate. Jenna dives to tag in Giant, Jackson dives to tag in Gemini!
DEAL: Gemini and Giant meet in the middle of the ring and Giant with a sidewalk slam! She hooks the leg, one… two… but Gemini kicks out! Giant pulls up Gemini and says it’s over, and she goes for her powerbomb! She’s got Gemini up, but he hits an elbow to her forehead and snaps back, hitting a huirricanrana that sends her headfirst into the corner!
STORM: An innovative counter to what very well could have been the ending blow of the match, Deal.
DEAL: Gemini rushes in and unloads with a rapid-fire combo—low kick, palm strike, a spinning back fist—but Lady Giant is held up by the turnbuckle and won’t go down. Gemini steps back and hits a spinning heel kick and that brings her down, and right into a Gemini roll up. One… two… thre… no! Lady Giant kicks out!
STORM: Gemini doesn’t let up though and as Giant gets up, he hits his “Face the Truth” codebreaker variation! Giant pinwheels her arms as she goes down and Gemini covers with Dale in position! One… two… thre… NO! Jenna breaks it up!
DEAL: That was very close to being a Three!
STORM: Yes it was, and Jenna knows it. Jenna’s trying to cheer Giant on, but Gemini knows that he has an opening. He pulls Giant up and hooks her, looks like he’s thinking “Reality Check!” He’s got Giant up, but her height is definitely making it awkward.
DEAL: Lady Giant delivers an elbow to the side of the head, drops behind Gemini, and then makes the tag to Jenna! Lady Giant falls through the middle and top rope to the outside as Jenna comes off the ropes with a springboard forearm!! She catches Gemini and goes for the cover, one… two… but Jackson with the save!
STORM: Jackson pulled Jenna off and saved the match for his team, but as he goes to the apron he’s caught with a dropkick from Jenna, knocking him off the apron!
DEAL: Jackson is on the floor, so is Giant, and now Jenna connects with a knee lift, and she doubles Gemini over, she’s going for her run-up bulldog in the corner, but Gemini is able to block it! He’s got her up for a belly-to-back suplex, but instead she rolls down his back.
STORM: Gemini turns around, boot to the stomach, and she’s hooked him for the DDT!
DEAL: She spikes Gemini and it could be over, but instead, Gemini lifts her like he’s going for a Northern Lights, but reaches out and tags Jackson as he makes it to the apron! Gemini spins around with Jenna in his grip and Jackson leaps… “LIGHTS, CAMERA, ACTION” OFF THE TOP ROPE!!
STORM: Good lord she never saw it coming!!
DEAL: Jackson with the cover as Gemini charges the ring and cuts off Lady Giant! One… two… THREE!!! WE HAVE NEW RAGE GAUNTLET TAG CHAMPS!!
**DING**DING**DING**
*STOCK: Ladies and bloody Gentlemen… the winners of this match… AND NEW RAGE GAUNTLET TAG CHAMPIONS… GEMINI AND “ACTION” JAY JACKSON!!!
STORM: I can’t believe this, Deal!
DEAL: Jay Jackson and Gemini used an opening and just a small quick counter to capture the Tag Titles! Terry Dale hands the new champions their titles while Lady Giant checks on Crazy Jenna. Jackson and Gemini have knocked off Thee Storm in a classic, high-impact, high speed encounter here tonight! Jenna is pulling herself up and the former champs are looking at the new champs… and extend their hands!
STORM: Oh great, now I really can’t believe this.
DEAL: All four competitors shake hands, and what a great sign of respect! Jenna and Giant applaud the new champs as they leave the ring, and Gemini and Jackson each take a corner, titles in hand, to celebrate this huge win!!
Deal: Our next match is a match paid for by Rich Mason Promotions and is taking place in Saudi Arabia as Superstar Steve Hogar is coming out of retirement one last time to take on a bitter rival of his, Kip Kutler. The fans here in attendance at MSG will be watching on the RAGE Vision.
Storm: The origins of this match go back over a decade when both men were a part of Mason Inc. Steve Hogar was the wily veteran and Kip Kutler was a young rising star at the time. They had serious heat that exploded after Hogar's departure from the group and they have had heat ever since.
Deal: Let's not forget that, until recently, Kip Kutler was BLACKLISTED from this industry for YEARS, and Steve Hogar bashed him on numerous occasions. When Kutler returned, Steve Hogar was one of the individuals that Kutler called out. Kutler used his past relationship with Rich Mason to lure Hogar out of retirement.
Storm: Kutler heard what Steve Hogar said about him, and you know what? Kutler has had things to say about Hogar as well.
Deal: Tonight is the night that they settle their differences, once and for all.
Storm: This will be Steve Hogar's last match - win, lose, or draw. Each of these participants will earn ONE MILLION DOLLARS just to participate in this match.
Deal: The winner will receive a percentage of tonight's gate, and there was a sell out with over 60,000 tickets being sold. Let's go to the ring!
*Ring Announcer (in both Arabic and English): This match is a FIGHT TO THE FINISH! There are NO RULES, NO DISQUALIFICATION, and NO COUNT OUTS! Introducing first, from Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA, he weighs in at 250 pounds, he is SUPERSTAR STEVE HOGAR!
("Hellraiser" by Ozzy Osbourne plays as Hogar makes his way to the ring. He receives a mixed reaction, but more boos than cheers. Hogar ignores the fans as he has a businesslike look on his face. Hogar is dressed in his wrestling attire - black trunks and a red Superstar t-shirt.)
Deal: Hogar is not very popular here tonight.
Storm: Kip Kutler has been throwing out a lot of accusations. One of those accusations is that Hogar is a DRUNK.
Deal: While Hogar has had issues with alcohol in the past, including two DUI arrests, he claims that he has been clean for some time.
Storm: The question is.....did Hogar have enough time to prepare for this match?
Deal: He claims that he did. He said that he was in "fighting shape" even before this match was signed, and while he's not in the "best" shape of his life, he's in good enough shape to beat Kutler or so he claims. He might have an uphill battle, because as we've seen, Kutler is in peak condition.
Storm: There's no doubt about that. Kutler quickly asserted himself in the main event scene after his return to RAGE and he has much to lose if Hogar manages to defeat him.
Deal: Hogar began his career in Japan in the early 90s and made his US debut in the UWF in November, 1996.
Storm: I remember that night!
Deal: Hogar was brought to the UWF by Rich Mason to team with Dan Williams against two of the top wrestlers at the time, Shawn Hart and Fury. Fury turned on Shawn Hart and Mason Inc. was born. Mason and Hogar have had their ups and downs over the years, sometimes as teammates and other times as enemies.
Storm: Rich Mason recently claimed that he pulled Hogar out of poverty again.
Deal: That may be an exaggeration but Hogar was no doubt lured by the money. That might explain some of the fans' disdain toward him.
*Ring Announcer (in both Arabic and English): And his opponent, hailing from Toronto, Ontario Canada and weighing in at 280 pounds here is The Canadian Destroyer... "THE NEW AGE ICON"... KIP KUTLER!!!
"The prophecy has been fulfilled!"
"This is his time"
"His Destiny Awaits"
(A siren can be heard softly building up with a guitar and lamb bag drum beat. The TCW Tron lights up to the image Kutler standing with his head down and then an image appears of him walking forward."Stricken" by Disturbed hits the PA system and Kip walks out from behind the curtain, and stops at the top of the stage. He holds his arms out to the sides, and spins once around, allowing the fans to soak in his essence. He stands while the chorus of the song begins.He walks down the ramp, yelling back at the fans who are shouting at him. Once he reaches the ring, Kip hops up onto the apron on his knee, letting his other leg hang loosely, as he pulls his sunglasses off, and tosses them into the crowd. He quickly lifts his leg and slips it through the ropes, straddling the middle rope for a moment, before completely getting in the ring. Kip quickly turns and climbs up onto the second turnbuckle, and he holds his arms out again, and tilts his head back, letting everyone bask in his presence for a moment. He takes a long stare of the crowd looking through them before heading back to the middle of the ring, awaiting his opponent's arrival.)
Storm: Kip Kutler has arrived and he means business!
Deal: He has a look on his face that can burn through lead. He looks like a man on a mission.
Storm: Kutler is now staring down Hogar and he suddenly cracks up laughing. This causes Hogar to take a step toward him, but the referee gets in between to restrain Hogar. This will not be a friendly scientific match. Both of these men are out for blood.
Deal: Both of these men look eager to get started. The ref is already at work, trying to keep them in their respective corners as they bark insults at each other.
Storm: You can cut the tension with a knife. The hatred between these two is out of this world.
Deal: Joining Kutler and Hogar in Saudi Arabia is Rich Mason, the promoter of this match.
(Cut to the skybox where Mason is seated with an entourage. The bald 70 something year old Mason is wearing a suit and has his usual poker face.)
Deal: Mason made sure that his name was all over that ring.
Storm: He obviously sold some advertising!
(The middle of the ring has an ad for Corona Beer. There are smaller ads for Nike, Monster Energy, DraftKings, and HBO. There is also a "Rich Mason Promotions" emblem. The turnbuckles all have "Mason" on them. There is a banner that says "RAGE: Pro Wrestling Generation" and "Rich Mason Promotions" in the background.)
Deal: Is this Rich Mason's response to Mason International's rebranding? He walked away from his own company early this year and disappeared for quite some time, only to return to RAGE of all places upon request of Kip Kutler.
Storm: No doubt Mason will be making a handsome profit from this match. Whenever there is money to be made, Mason is right there.
Deal: This match is unsanctioned. It is being brought to you as a joint venture between RAGE, Rich Mason Promotions, and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Storm: Let's remind the people why this match is taking place in Saudi Arabia and not the US.
Deal: Steve Hogar was not able to get cleared by ANY state athletic commission in the United States.
Storm: They went to every state?
Deal: I don't know about that, but they did go to Hogar's home state of Wisconsin and the state of Mississippi, which is one of the most lenient states for approval, and he was denied in both places.
Storm: If he couldn't get cleared in Mississippi, you have to wonder how long he will be able to last tonight. It may not be a question as to who wins this match as much as it's a question as to how long this match lasts.
Deal: All indications point to this being a short match.
Storm: Vegas has Hogar being a +900 underdog in this match.
Deal: The two are in the center of the ring as the ref explains the rules.....
Storm: What rules?
Deal: The ref tells them to shake hands. Kutler laughs and Hogar shakes his head in disgust.
**DING**DING**
Deal: Kutler and Hogar are face-to-face and they are mouthing off to each other and they lock up. Kutler gets the early advantage and punches Hogar in the face! He hits him again and again! Hogar hits Kutler back with some fists of his own! Kutler responds with his own flurry of punches and Hogar goes down!
Storm: Down goes Hogar! Down goes Hogar!
Deal: Kutler follow up with kicks and stomps to the face of Steve Hogar. Kutler is yelling at Hogar as he punishes him. Hogar tries to break free, but Kutler with some more stomps.
Storm: He won't give Hogar an opening!
Deal: Hogar tries to spring up, but Kutler with a kick right to the chin and Hogar goes down again! Kutler follows it up with more kicks and punches.
Storm: This is not gonna be a scientific match.
Deal: Not at all! Kutler is telling Hogar to "give it up" as he continues the beating. He has Hogar at the edge of the ring and shoves him to the outside with his foot! Hogar is on the outside and Kutler runs up to the top rope and he comes CRASHING down on Hogar with a flying bodypress! Kutler is now SMASHING Hogar's head against the steel steps!
Storm: Hogar is getting SLAUGHTERED out there!
Deal: Kutler is NOT letting up as he he SMASHES Hogar's head into the steel steps for the tenth time. That man has had NUMEROUS concussions in his long for God's sake! Kutler throws Hogar right into the guard rail and he continues his assault!
Storm: There are no count outs and no disqualifications.
Deal: Kutler has one foot on Hogar's neck as he grabs a chair and pushes it right into Hogar's gut, knocking the wind out of him!
(Cut to Rich Mason, in the skybox, who is lighting up a cigar.)
Deal: Rich Mason is obviously enjoying this.
Storm: Now we can see why Hogar wasn't cleared by ANY state athletic commission. This man is in NO condition to be wrestling. Somebody needs to stop this match before he suffers permanent damage.
Deal: Kutler is NOT letting up! He just face slammed Hogar right into the chair! Is the man still conscious?
Storm: Remember this is a 55 year old man who has not wrestled in a number of years. How much punishment can he take?
Deal: Kutler throws Hogar into the side of the ring, shoulder-first. He scoops up Hogar and tosses him onto the ring apron.
(Kutler raises his arms to a crowd pop.)
Deal: Kutler is tearing Hogar apart and these fans are loving it.
Storm: These fans are bloodthirsty! They want BLOOD!
Deal: They're getting blood as Hogar already has a cut. Kutler pulls Hogar up and look at at that! Hogar is swinging his fists and connects! I'm not sure if Hogar even knows where he's at, but he has some fight left in him. Kutler fires back and Hogar responds with a flurry of punches and Kutler is PISSED! Kutler with an uppercut and a superkick and Hoger goes down like a stack of bricks!
Storm: The Saudi fans are really getting into this.
Deal: Hogar is in trouble as Kutler is now ripping off the turnbuckle bad. He said that he's done taking it easy on him, that it's time to take the gloves off. Hogar is moving and trying to make his way up. Kutler is standing in front of him and appears to be aiming ANOTHER superkick, right to the face, and Hogar goes down again!
(Kutler flips off Hogar)
*Kutler: Take that Hogarbage!
Storm: This is not looking good for Hogar. Does he have ANY fight left in him?
Deal: I don't know, but Kutler is continuing his assault. More kicks to the face and to the gut. Kutler comes off the ropes and nails him with a legdrop. Kutler grabs Hogar's head and slams it into the mat! Kutler goes up to the second rope and hits a double axe handle.
Storm: Kutler is out to punish Hogar.....just like he said he would!
Deal: Hogar is already cut open and Kutler is making an example out of him. Kutler pulls Hogar toward the corner post and SLAMS Hogar's leg into the post!
Storm: Is that the leg with the bad knee that he once had surgery on?
Deal: I'm afraid it is. Kutler seems to have done his homework as he knows exactly what to target. Kutler does it again and again!
*Kutler (yelling): What do you have to say now HOGARBAGE?!
Storm: I'm guessing we won't see a handshake at the end of this one.
Deal: These two have despised each other for many years, dating back to when both of them were in Mason International. Kutler wraps Hogar's legs around the cornerpost and puts him in a figure four leglock. With little exception, this match has been ALL Kutler.
Storm: This isn't a match. This is an EXECUTION....and these bloodthirsty people are loving it!
(Cut to the skybox where Mason continues to smoke his cigar. Kutler walks around the corner and grabs a microphone.)
Storm: Rich Mason is loving it too. Kutler is back in the ring and he's has a microphone with him.
*Kutler: DO YOU QUIT HOGARBAGE?! Are you ready to QUIT?!
(Kutler holds up the mic to Hogar's mouth and his voice is muffled but a "No" comes out)
Storm: That sounds like a no.
(Kutler laughs and tosses the mic aside as he resumes the punishment.)
Storm: Kutler gave him a chance to quit and he REFUSED!
Deal: Kutler is on the top rope and nails Hogar with a flying elbow! He covers, 1......2.......and Kutler bounces up!
Storm: What?
Deal: Kutler sprung up before the ref counts to three.
Storm: And he's laughing!
(Kutler laughs as he resumes punishing Hogar.)
Storm: You can't say he's not living up to his word. He said he's gonna end Hogar and that's exactly what he's looking to do! Hogar is NOT prepared for what Kutler has in store for him.
Deal: Sadly you may be right. Hogar has been outwrestled and outbrawled. He's been overpowered and outmaneuvered. Kutler is in FIRM control of this match as he has Hogar in a chokehold.
(Hogar is gagging and there is some blood streaming down his face.)
Storm: They need to stop this match before somebody gets killed.
Deal: The ref doesn't seem to have any intention to stop this match. Kutler throws Hogar into that exposed turnbuckle and Hogar goes down again! Kutler with a SHOULDER BREAKER!
Storm: That's Hogar's bad shoulder, isn't it!
Deal: Hogar did have surgery on his right shoulder years ago and Kutler appears to be attempting to dislocate it as he places him in an armbar and turns it into a chicken wing! Hogar is screaming in pain as Kutler has that hold locked in and Kutler is laughing manically!
Storm: He looks like he wants to rip Hogar's shoulder out of it's socket!
Deal: Hogar continues to scream in pain!
Storm: This man is in trouble!
Deal: I think you're right! Hogar is in some serious pain as Kutler appears to be having the time of his life. Wait a minute, Kutler just released the hold and let Hogar's body fall to the mat.
Storm: What a nice guy!
Deal: Kutler scoops Hogar right back up and puts him in a Krippling Kutler Cross Face! This could be it! The ref is asking Hogar if he gives up and he REFUSES!
Storm: You know Kutler wants Hogar to give up. He doesn't care about scoring a pinfall. He wants Hogar to CRY UNCLE!
Deal: Kutler has Hogar locked into that finishing hold as Hogar continues to scream in agonizing pain. This man does not just want to win. He wants to humiliate Hogar.
Storm: Hogar wanted to humiliate him, but it's not working out that way.
Deal: Indeed it's not. SOMEBODY needs to stop this thing! It's not a match, it's a....
(Cut to Rich Mason, who appears to be enjoying himself as he eats appetizers.)
Storm: Rich Mason seems to be enjoying this.
Deal: Of course he would. Kip Kutler just said he's giving Hogar one more chance to quit but Hogar REFUSES to quit!
Storm: I bet Hogar is regretting signing up for this. I don't care how much money he's making from this fight, it won't be enough to cover his medical bills.
(The referee grabs Hogar's arm and lets it drop.)
Deal: For Hogar's sake, I hope he has insurance. Kutler just released the hold!
Storm: Why did he do that?!
Deal: He doesn't seem to be ready for the match to end.
Storm: This is no longer a wrestling match. This is a MASSACRE.
Storm: Kutler is now setting Hogar up for the Kutting Edge! AND HE HITS IT!
Deal: What a DEVASTATING MOVE! He covers for the cover and then thinks twice. He's setting Hogar up for ANOTHER Kutting Edge!
Storm: HOLY SHIT!
Deal: Kutler cover again, 1.....2......NO! Kutler just pulled up Hogar's shoulder!
Storm: What?! He had this match won!
Deal: It sure looked like it. He's back on his feet and kicking Hogar again and again with that boot of his. Is that not enough punishment?!
Storm: Kutler is enjoying this! It's like he's having the time of his life out there.
Deal: I could see teaching Hogar a lesson as Hogar has said some things that upset Kutler but this getting out of control. The referee isn't doing anything.
Storm: He counted, didn't he?
Deal: He didn't warn Kutler.
Storm: There are no rules! That's what Hogar agreed to, right?
Deal: He did. Kutler is now VERBALLY ABUSING a bloodied and Hogar in what has been a COMPLETELY one-sided match! Kutler is now slapping Hogar around and he SPITS RIGHT IN HIS FACE!
Storm: Ha!
(The crowd starts to boo Kutler, who appears to be having the time of his life.)
Storm: Listen to these fans.
Deal: They see what's going on here as Kutler is continuing to add insult to injury as he smashes Hogar's head into the mat again and again. This man has had NUMEROUS concussions in his career! SOMEBODY STOP THIS MATCH! Kutler is like a man POSSESSED as he yells out "Hogarbage" and continues assaulting the man with elbows to the face. Kutler goes upstairs again and comes crashing down with a flying bodypress! 1......2......and again Kutler lifts up Hogar. Kutler could have walked away with the win several times already and he REFUSES to finish Hogar off.
Storm: The man can barely move! Hogar is NOT in ring condition. He has NO BUSINESS being in there and has been EXPOSED....just like Kutler said he would.
Deal: Kutler is toying with the man at this point. Kutler with a curb stomp! No cover! And now Kutler is going back upstairs and he sits on the top rope as he points to Hogar and laughs!
(Kutler looks around and laughs as much of the crowd has turned against him. He waves to Rich Mason, who is watching intently from the skybox.)
Storm: Kutler is taking a breather. It's like he's wearing himself out by all this punishment he is dishing out
Deal: The man has lost it. I can see sending Hogar a message, but Kutler is taking this TOO FAR and somebody is gonna get seriously injured or worse!
Storm: Hogar NEVER should have accepted this match. It's obvious that the man is not in ring-shape. Kutler TOLD YOU ALL what he was gonna do but nobody believed him.
Deal: Kutler with a flying elbowdrop! Again, no cover.
Storm: We may have a catastrophie on our hands.
Deal: Hogar is literally GAGGING as Kutler laughs and puts him in a choke hold. It's unbelievable that the referee doesn't get in there and stop this match. Kutler has Hogar up and Hogar is still gagging. Kutler throws Hogar right into the corner with the exposed turnbuckle. He just narrowly missed hitting his head again. And Kutler goes for the TURNBUCKLE SMASH, but Hogar somehow sidesteps him and KUTLER GOES INTO IT SHOULDER-FIRST!
(Kutler screams loudly in pain)
Storm: Kutler went into that exposed turnbuckle shoulder-first, and just the wrong angle, and he may have DISLOCATED HIS SHOULDER!
Deal: That could very well be karma after what Kutler did to Hogar earlier. This is Hoger's chance for some offense....IF he can pull it together! Kutler is still hopping around the ring and he just went down to his knees! The referee is checking on Kutler and Kutler pushes him away as he he is in some pain....and here comes Hogar and he jumps right on top of Kutler! Kutler goes for an F5....NO! Hogar with a FLYING HEADSCISSORS!
(The crowd pops)
Storm: I've NEVER seen Hogar do that move before!
Deal: The right move at the right time! Hogar covers, but Kutler escapes and now Hogar with some kicks to the head! The man can barely stand, but he's taking advantage of the situation and he's taking it to Kutler! He grabs Kutler and AGAIN throws him into that exposed turnbuckle! Hogar is wrapping Kutler's legs around the cornerpost.....
Storm: That's what Kutler did to him earlier!
Deal: Hogar grabs a chair and nails Kutler's leg! He hits him again and again! Now Hogar is a man possessed as he is running on PURE ADRENALINE! Hogar is the master of the figure four and he's trying to wrap Kutler's legs around but no! Hogar falls to the floor in exhaustion as Kutler is inside the ring and he's in some serious pain of his own as he grabs his shoulder.
Storm: Just when we thought this was over....
Deal: Hogar is using every ounce of strength that he has to make his way up. He's attempting to get back into the ring, but his knee or his ankle gave out on him. Hogar is up again and he grabs Kutler by the legs and pulls him out! Hogar grabs that chair and now it's Hogar that is punishing Kutler with that steel chair!
Storm: Look at that HATE in Hogar's eyes!
Deal: Can you blame him?! Hogar just knocked the wind outta Kutler with that chair. He's now setting Kutler up for the figure-four but having some trouble. Kutler with a kick to the face and Hogar goes down! Both men are down! Kutler isn't laughing anymore!
Storm: I don't believe this!
Deal: Kutler was DESTROYING Hogar and could have ended this match on numerous occasions. All it took was Kutler hit in that exposed turnbuckle into the corner at just the wrong angle and that changed the course of this match. Could Hogar have a fighting chance?
Storm: Are you serious?
Deal: This is a man who not only dominated the tag team division for many years, but also became a World Champion after defeating The Saint. He has had some big wins in his career that some may claim were upsets. Does he have another one left in him?
Storm: Come on! Don't get too excited! Kutler just hit some turbulence. He'll be fine.
Deal: Both mean are struggling to make their way up. Kutler is up first and he's trying to lift up the steel steps but his shoulder gives out. He's yelling curse words in frustration and goes to grab that chair and he's wrapping that chair around Hogar's legs before kicking him square in the head!
Storm: How many more head shots can this man take?!
Deal: Kutler is now breathing heavy as Hogar is once again gagging as Kutler puts him in another chokehold. Kutler is now looking at the cornerpost as he heads back into the ring and he's headed upstairs. He's looking to break Hogar's leg! This man is RELENTLESS!
Storm: He wants to make Hogar pay for what he just did to him.
Deal: Hogar is a man just trying to survive and Kutler is making it difficult. Kutler is slowly making his way to the top as he screams obscenities at Hogar. If you thought these two hated each other before, that hate seems to be increasing. Kutler is all the way at the top and leaps but HOGAR LIFTS HIS FOOT and that chair hits Kutler square in the head! Both men are down again!
Storm: There are no count outs, no disqualifications, no rules. Neither is moving!
Deal: Hogar is stirring and making his way back up as Kutler is still motionless.
Storm: This was a COMPLETELY one-sided match until that FLUKE happened and now we're seeing VINTAGE Hogar. This man will not quit. No matter what you throw at him, he just keeps coming after you.
Deal: Kutler had numerous chances to end this match earlier but he chose not to and now he's suffering the consequences.
Storm: Hogar is putting Kutler in his finisher, a figure-four, and he has it locked in! Kutler is screaming in pain!
Deal: There is no escape. Could Hogar actually force Kutler to submit?! The ref is on the outside and asking Kutler if he wants to quit and he refuses.
Storm: Kutler is fighting for his career here. A loss would be DEVASTATING to Kutler and both he and Hogar know that.
Deal: Hogar is barely hanging on himself as he uses the steel steps as leverage, but Kutler is trying hard to reverse it.
Storm: I'm not even sure Kutler knows where he's at, but he knows that losing is NOT an option. I CANNOT BELIEVE how he ended up in this position.
Deal: He was GREEDY and that's his own fault!
Storm: Greedy? He was just trying to live up to his word. Kutler is a man of his word.
Deal: He went TOO FAR and you know it and now he's paying the price! Perhaps karma has come to collect. The ref asks Kutler is he wants to give up and he says no.
Storm: NO way in hell will Kutler give up.
Deal: Wait a minute, Kutler has REVERSED the figure four and now it's Hogar that is in pain. Now the ref is asking Hogar if he wants to quit. He says NEVER!
Storm: He may want to reconsider because he's losing the advantage that he was handed to on a silver platter due to that FLUKE. Hogar better pull it together really quick if he wants ANY chance of walking outta here in one piece because lightning doesn't strike twice!
Deal: Kutler is obviously not happy with the recent turn of events. He may be going into the new year with a shoulder injury, courtesy of Hogar. That isn't what Kutler had planned.
Storm: Kutler is increasing the pressure. Perhaps it's time for Hogar to call it a career before his legs are broken!
Deal: He's not ready to call it a career.
Storm: He should be! Look at him! The man's money is GUARANTEED! He and Kutler have given the fans a helluva show but it's time! TAP OUT!
Deal: Kutler is ORDERING Hogar to quit, which makes Hogar dig his heels in even more. Hogar is mustering every ounce of strength in his body to try and reverse that figure four, but Kutler isn't relinquishing the advantage and Hogar is serious pain here. He has a great deal of intestinal fortitude.
Storm: Intestinal fortitude? I have to question that man's' intelligence!
Deal: The longer Hogar holds on, the ANGRIER Kutler is getting! Kutler's face is BEET RED!
Storm: That man is PISSED!
Deal: Kutler releases the hold. He is SCREAMING obscenities at Hogar as he makes his way back up to his feet and stands over a fallen Hogar. Kutler pulls Hogar up and throws him FACE FIRST into the steel steps!
Storm: Hogar gets cut AGAIN! Hogar is BUSTED OPEN!
Deal: Kutler with some boots to the face and to the midsection of Hogar, yelling and screaming at him as he continues his assault. Kutler has LOST IT!
Storm: He told Hogar to QUIT and Hogar refused to quit and now Kutler is making him pay and pay dearly!
Deal: Kutler turns to the side.....OH NO! He's gonna pick up those steel steps! NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
Storm: This is gonna END Hogar!
Deal: Kutler lifts up the steps and Hogar grabs his foot and the steel steps fall RIGHT ON TOP OF BOTH MEN!
(The crowd chants "Holy Shit")
Storm: These people know English?
Deal: They are familiar with four-letter words, that's for sure. The steps are laying right on top of Kutler and Kutler is CRUSHING Hogar's leg! This is NOT GOOD!
Storm: The ref is standing by and he doesn't know what to do.
Deal: If this were a sanctioned RAGE match, somebody might have considered stopping it by now, but this match is UNSANCTIONED and the ref is letting it go.
Storm: That's what they wanted and Rich Mason gave it to them!
Deal: Both men are motionless and the referee is trying to get those steel steps off of Kutler. Here comes the ring announcer and a ringside official and they're helping him move those steps off of Kutler, but the damage may have been done! Both men are STILL motionless!
(Cut to the skybox where Rich Mason is still watching, and still has a poker face.)
Deal: I wonder what is going through that man's mind. Hogar's blood is on his hands!
Storm: Hogar agreed to this!
Deal: That is true, but Mason knew the condition that this man was in. That's why this match is taking place in Saudi Arabia. How much more punishment can this man take?
Storm: What's shocking to me is that Kutler is not moving. At least Hogar is moving! Kutler appears to be out!
Deal: Kutler may be seriously injured. How knows how much those steel steps weight and Kutler took the brunt of that impact. The ref is looking over Kutler. He doesn't know what to do.
Storm: You know damn well Kutler will DESTROY that man if he stops the match and awards it to Hogar.
Deal: Hogar is actually making his way back up, holding onto to a nearby chair. Hogar is up! Hogar is up! (crowd pop)
Storm: And Kutler is STILL DOWN?! How did that happen?!
Deal: Hogar smells victory here as he folds the chair and picks it up and WAIT! Kutler lifts a knee and LOW BLOW Hogar! (crowd boos) Kutler SPRINGS up! That was a TRICK! He was playing possum!
Storm: Smart man!
Deal: Kutler grabs the chair and smashes it against the side of the ring in ANGER! He tosses the chair in the ring and he's crawling on top of Hogar and berating him as he SLAPS him in the face!
*Kutler: GET YOUR BITCH ASS UP HOGARBAGE! COME ON!
Deal: Kutler slaps Hogar again and.....WAIT! Hogar grabs Kutler's wrist and Kutler goes to slap Hogar and Hogar grabs his other wrist as he uses his strength to try and.....NO! A kick to the gut, knocking the wind out of Hogar! Kutler SPITS on Hogar and pulls him up and is trying to get him back into the ring. The hatred that these two have for each other is OFF THE CHARTS!
Storm: Kutler is struggling, but he's picking up the over 250 pound Hogar and places him on the ring apron.
Deal: Kutler screams at the ref to get back in the ring and Kutler follows. He's eyeing that chair that's on the mat and then eyes Hogar. I'm not sure Hogar knows where he's at.
Storm: The man is winded, he's bloody, he's outta gas. It's time to STOP THIS CARNAGE!
Deal: Kutler is looking to finish him off, it seems. He pulls Hogar over to where the steel chair is and attempts to set him up for a piledriver but Hogar just will not cooperate. Kutler with a swift kick to the head as he's once again getting angry. As Kutler berates Hogar, he has another idea. He's wrapping that chair around Hogar's legs. He wants to finish the job he started earlier and BREAK HOGAR'S LEGS! Come on ref! Get in there!
Storm: Remember, there are no rules in this match! That's what Hogar agreed to!
Deal: A couple more kicks to the head and Hogar may be out cold!. Kip Kutler is making his way to the corner now that he's satisfied that Hogar isn't moving. Kutler is slowly making his way up. Kutler is not known as a high flyer.
Storm: He seems to have dished out enough punishment to know that Hogar's out of gas.
Deal: Kutler stucks up both of his middle fingers at Hogar and leaps, BUT HOGAR MOVES OVER AND KUTLER HITS THE MAT FACE-FIRST! Kutler tried a flying bodypress onto that chair, but Hogar managed to swerve him at the last second!
Storm: That may have kept Hogar from being disabled just like his old partner Dan Williams!
Deal: Dan Williams has been in a wheelchair for many years, due to a beating he once received from The Saint, and no doubt Kutler was looking to do the same to Hogar. Both men are again down and motionless. The ref cannot even count because there are no count outs. This match must end by pinfall or submission.
Storm: I don't f'n believe this! This match should already be over and Hogar should be in a hospital bed.
Deal: That was Kutler's plan, but things haven't gone as planned. This match started out as a JOKE that was supposed to end in a blow out and it has turned into a no-holds-barred streetfight! If Kutler loses this match, even if he gets out of here in one piece, his main event days could very well be OVER!
Storm: Don't be delusional, Storm. Hogar doesn't stand a chance.
Deal: I didn't say he did but these men may not be the same after this one.
Storm: I'll tell you one thing. This match won't end in a handshake or embrace.
Deal: Both men are stirring but I'm not sure they know where they're at. These fans are going CRAZY in Riyahd. What was a crowd that was partial to Kutler is now solidly behind Hogar!
Storm: I can't believe this! They're getting behind a DRUNK! Don't these people have laws against alcohol?
Deal: What do you mean?
Storm: Like don't they get their arms cut off if they get caught drinking and driving like Hogar did on more than one occasion?
Deal: Puh-leze. Kutler is making his way back up as is Hogar, who just broke his legs free of that chair. Kutler spots the chair and he snatches it but WAIT! Hogar grabs the other end! These two are having a tug of war over the chair! Both men are trying to get possession over that steel chair and Kutler SNATCHES it as he has the strength advantage and SWINGS it at Hogar, but Hogar sidesteps him and Kutler hits the mat with the chair and trips and falls right on top of it!
(Some fans are laughing at ringside and Kutler screams obscenities at them.)
Deal: LOOK OUT! Hogar with a FACE SLAM on the chair and cover, 1......2......NO! A blooded Hogar is yelling at the official as he pounds the mat in frustration. Hogar grabs Kutler by the hair and SMASHES his face into it! AGAIN AND AGAIN! And now KUTLER is BUSTED OPEN!
Storm: How the hell can Hogar even see?!
Deal: I don't know but Kutler may be losing the advantage that he had now that blood is streaming down his face. Some of that blood gets into Hogar's eyes and he wipes his face. Hogar is setting Kutler up for the figure four once again but Kutler with a boot to the face! Hogar falls back into the corner and he's EXHAUSTED! He's taking a breather as he waits for Kutler to make his way back up. Kutler is up and Hogar goes for a clothesline but Kutler ducks underneath it! Hogar comes back and Kutler FLATTENS Hogar with a clothesline of his own! Kutler with another kick to the head!
Storm: How many of those blows to the head has Hogar taken?!
Deal: Far too many. The man may have brain damage after this one is over.
Storm: He already had brain damage, according to Kutler.
Deal: Kutler isn't helping the situation any. Kutler has Hogar in an armbar.
Storm: Kutler is gonna pull Hogar's arm right out of it's socket!
Deal: Wait a minute, Kutler isn't stopping there. He's putting Hogar in the Krippling Kutler Cross Face!
Storm: This could be it!
*Kutler: QUIT DAMMIT!
Deal: Kutler is screaming at Hogar and DEMANDING that he quit! Hogar is breathing heavy and he's on empty.
Storm: He's been on empty for some time.
Deal: Kutler is still hollering at Hogar. I think he's wearing himself out just as much as he's wearing Hogar out.
Storm: I'm not so sure about that. Listen to Hogar's AGONIZING screams! He's throwing out some four letter words of his own!
Deal: Kutler is trying to maintain his grip as Hogar inches his way to the ropes. The ref is asking Hogar if he wants to quit and he refuses.
Storm: COME ON HOGAR! GIVE IT UP!
Deal: Hogar is in seriously bad shape here and he STUBBORNLY REFUSES to quit!
Storm: What is wrong with that man?!
Deal: Kip Kutler is asking himself the same question as he shakes his head in frustration as Hogar inches even closer to the ropes. Once again the ref asks Hogar if he wants to quit and he shakes his head. Kutler is still screaming at him, like a Drill Sergeant, and HOGAR SOMEHOW MAKES IT TO THE ROPES! The ref is tapping Kutler on the shoulder as he REFUSES to let go! The ref SMACKS Kutler across the head and that gets Kutler to drop Hogar and now Kutler grabs ahold of the ref and smacks him across the head before tossing him outta the ring!
(The crowd boos)
Storm: He just manhandled that hometown referee and these people have completely turned against him.
*Kutler (to Hogar): YOU'RE MINE!
Deal: Kutler now pulls Hogar to the middle of the ring and sets him up for a Kutting Edge! Kutler is having some difficulty as he's taken a beating in this match. He has Hogar up and HITS IT! Kutler is covering, but there is NO REFEREE!
Storm: 1....2.....3......4.......5! This match should be over AGAIN!
Deal: Kutler did it to himself! He tossed the referee out, who is trying to regain composure on the outside. An angry Kutler is screaming at the official to get back in. Kutler is pulling up Hogar. Don't tell me he's doing it again?! Kutler is struggling with Hogar, but has him up and hits ANOTHER Kutting Edge! The referee just made his way back into the ring and Kutler is yelling at him to get in position! The referee slowly makes his way over.....
Storm: He's doing this on purpose!
Deal: The cover, 1......2.......NO! Hogar with a shoulder up and Kutler is LIVID! Kutler is SCREAMING at the ref again!
Storm: Don't throw him out again!
Deal: I think he learned from that as he takes a deep breath and now he's screaming at Hogar for kicking out! Kutler is stumbing around as he's pondering.....no way! Is he?!
Storm: Yes!
Deal: Kutler is gonna try it again! He's going for yet ANOTHER Kutting Edge! He grabs Hogar but Hogar with an EYE GOUGE and Kutler is temporarily blinded with some of that blood getting in his eyes! Hogar is swinging in no particular direction as he can't see! Hogar is punching air and he finally connects with Kutler's face and Kutler goes down as does Hogar! These two men are EXHAUSTED! Someone just threw a towel into the ring
Storm: It's over! Someone threw in the towel!
Deal: It is NOT over! The ref is using the towel to wipe the bloodied faces of both men.
Storm: Oh.
Deal: Kutler still appears to be blinded as he's rubbing his eyes after that eye gouge and wait a minute! Hogar just spotted the chair. He CLOBBERS Kutler and Kutler doubles over and Hogar hits him again! And again! Hogar is hitting releasing YEARS of PENT UP RAGE and FRUSTRATION as he continues to beat on the man while these stunned fans are silenced in disbelief!
Storm: That blood is trickling down Hogar's face again.
Deal: That's a good thing for Kutler because Hogar was going to do some serious damage if he hasn't already. Hogar can't see once again as he wildly swings the chair but doesn't connect. Another swing and the chair goes flying outta the ring, nearly missing the referee! The ref wipes Hogar's face again as well as Kutler's. Hogar can see Kutler lying motionless on the mat. He covers, 1......2.......kickout! How did he kick out after taking all of those chairshots!
Storm: Intestinal fortitude! This is a MUST WIN for him.
Deal: Hogar seems to have Kutler where he wants him. He's setting him up for his figure four leglock finisher!
Storm: But does he have the strength to get it locked in?!
Deal: That's a good question as Hogar is struggling and it doesn't appear that Kutler is even conscious after taking those chairshots, some of them to the head! No doubt that is payback for what Hogar did to him earlier. This may be Hogar's last chance! Can he put SHOCK THE WORLD and put Kutler away?
Storm: Kutler with a KICK TO THE FACE!
Deal: Hogar stumbles back and falls to the mat. Kutler is trying to shake the cobwebs as Hogar pounds his fist on the mat in frustration.
Storm: These fans are at the edge of their seats.
Deal: Kutler and Hogar are both struggling. Hogar and Kutler lock eyes as they lie on the mat and look at each other in disbelief and then anger as they exchange four letter words. Both men are in rough shape and bloodied. Kutler was on his way to an easy win in the early going of this match, but rammed his shoulder into an exposed turnbuckle and that altered the course of this match.
Storm: Kutler had this match won on more than one occasion!
Deal: But he just couldn't end this match without punishing the man. As he said before, his goal wasn't to win, but to humiliate Hogar and now he's risking humiliation himself! Both men are nearly out of gas. It may come down to who wants this more. Kutler crawls over toward Hogar and wraps his hands around Hogar's neck, choking him, as he wrings his neck. He's telling Hogar to quit and Hogar refuses! Kutler with a slap to the face! Hogar tries to return it, but Kutler grabs Hogar's arm and puts him in another one of his patented armbars!
Storm: I'm telling you he is gonna rip that man's shoulder of his socket to pay him back for what happened earlier when Kutler's shoulder hit that exposed turnbuckle!
Deal: Kutler is the one that exposed that turnbuckle to begin with! Kutler is once again ORDERING Hogar to quit but he REFUSES! Hogar is trying to reach over with his other arm but Kutler pulls him away. The ref is asking Hogar if he gives up and the answer is "hell no". This antagonizes Kutler even more as he attempts to strengthen his grip and Hogar reaches the ropes again.
*Kutler: DAMMIT!
Deal: Kutler POUNDS the mat in frustration! He seems to be running out of ideas as if he doesn't know what else to do as he eyes that chair on the outside. Kutler with some elbows to the sternum as he drags Hogar in the middle of the ring. He looks at the cornerpost as if he's pondering going up to the top. He wants to finish this thing.
Storm: Put him in the Krippling Kutler Cross Face!
Deal: I think he wants to knock him unconscious first.
Storm: He wants to give him BRAIN DAMAGE.....something NOT to remember Kutler by.
Deal: Kutler is yelling curse words once again as he ignores the ref's warning and exits the ring. Kutler grabs not one but two chairs and tosses them into the ring. Can the man even make it back into the ring?! He's taken so much punishment and it shows.
Storm: I've never seen him more angry. This match should be OVER and he should be out enjoying the Riyadh night life but here he is, still trying to put away his longtime enemy.
Deal: Kutler slowly makes his way back in. As Hogar rises up, Kutler CLOBBERS him over the head and this crowd is STUNNED! Hogar fell-face-first to the mat! The fans are so quiet you can hear a pin drop!
Storm: Kutler is wrapping each chair around each of Hogar's legs. He wants to end this match.
Deal: He's tried before but couldn't put Hogar away. Can he do it now? He's looking upstairs and this is a high risk maneuver that is GUARANTEED to put Hogar away AND possibly BREAK HIS LEGS if he connects!
Storm: But can he get to the top rope without falling? Can he hit Hogar before Hogar realizes what's happening
Deal: The fans are cheering Hogar on as Kutler heads to the corner and makes the long climb to the top. He makes his way up and Hogar is moving around.
*Kutler: FUCK!
Deal: Kutler is frustrated and he makes his way back down.
*Kutler: I'm gonna break your fucking neck!
Deal: Hogar breaks free from one of the chair and Kutler grabs it and uses it to knock the wind out of Hogar! Kutler is setting Hogar up for a pileriver ONTO THE CHAIR.....but HOGAR WITH A LOW BLOW!
Storm: He cheated!
Deal: It's not like Kutler didn't do the same to him! Kutler is hopping around the ring and Hogar with a small package and handful of tights! 1......2.......NO! Kutler sets Hogar up with a belly to back suplex right onto that chair! 1......2......NO! Hogar kicks out!
*Kutler: STAY THE FUCK DOWN!
Deal: I think Kutler is pondering wrapping that chair around Hogar's neck!
Storm: That's going too far.
Deal: That seems to be the route he's going but the ref is getting in between him and Hogar and Kutler shoves the ref! I don't think that was a good idea! Kutler is now pulling Hogar up and Hogar is swinging at Kutler!
Storm: WHAT THE HELL?!
Deal: The people are starting to count as Hogar somehow manages to catch a second wind and has Kutler backed into the corner! He pounds on Kutler, 4....5....6....7....8....9.....10! And he's STILL wailing on him! Hogar throws Kutler across the ring and HITS HIM WITH A SPEAR! 1.......2.......NO! Kutler kicks out just in the nick of time! Hogar grabs Kutler by the hair and he smashes his face against the mat. Kutler with an elbow to the face! The two men are wrestling on the mat, each trying to gain the upper hand, and now Kutler with a cross face chicken wing!
Storm: Hogar won't quit, but Kutler just cannot sustain the momentum.
Deal: The fans here in Saudi are firmly behind Hogar now. They are cheering him to get out of that chicken wing.
Storm: GIVE IT UP!
Deal: Hogar reaches the ropes and Kutler CANNOT BELIEVE IT!
*Kutler: FUCK!
Deal: Kip Kutler has HAD IT! No matter what he does, he can't seem to put the man away. It was Hogar breathing heavy and now Kutler is breathing heavy and he's FURIOUS! His own anger is handicapping him. Kutler grabs Hogar and FACE SLAM onto the chair!
*Kutler: STAY DOWN MOTHER FUCKER!
Deal: The cover, 1.....2.....kickout! (crowd pops) Hogar REFUSES to stay down. An extremely frustrated Kutler just threw both of the chairs next to Hogar. Kutler has thrown the kitchen sink against the man but he refuses to quit. Kutler leans over and he's trying to apply the ankle lock submission but Hogar is squirming which is adding to Kutler's frustration. Kutler drops a leg onto Hogar's midsection. Kutler grabs the chair and tries to wrap it around Hogar's legs, but Hogar squirms again.
*Kutler: HOLD STILL!
Deal: Kutler picks up the chair and he stops! Kutler nearly fell over in exhaustion as he nearly tripped over Hogar and he's trying to wipe the blood from his eyes. Hogar has been on empty for some time and now it is Kutler who is bordering on empty. Kutler wanted to extend this match in order to make an example out of Hogar and now Kutler is desperately wanting to end this match because he himself is running out of gas. What was once a long shot is now a real possibility. Can Steve Hogar capitalize on Kutler's.....WAIT! Hogar with a small package, 1.....2....3!
Storm: NO! Kutler kicks out!
Deal: Kutler springs up and he just blew a gasket! He's kicking around, trying to find Hogar. Both of these men seem to be blinded. The referee was just handed a towel and he begins to wipe Kutler.....no! Kutler SNATCHES the towel and wipes his eyes! He has a look that can kill in his eyes as he GLARES at Hogar!
Storm: I wouldn't wanna be Hogar!
Deal: Kutler is taking that bloody rag and he's CHOKING Hogar!
*Kutler: GIVE IT THE FUCK UP!
Deal: The fans here are booing Kutler as he continues to choke Hogar with that towel.
(Hogar is gagging and coughing up blood.)
Deal: This is getting out of hand as Kutler continues to choke Hogar. Hogar is NOT moving! The ref is trying to grab ahold of the towel and a LIVID Kutler is staring down the ref! The ref backs away and Kutler makes his way toward the ref! That towel is COVERED in blood and the ref is being backed into the corner. Kutler is admonishing him.
Storm: The ref has had enough! He's yelling at Kutler and they're in a heated argument.
Deal: This is giving Hogar some time to recuperate
Storm: You're assuming there's something left in the tank. Hogar is MOTIONLESS!
Deal: Kutler is threatening the referee, but he's careful not to put his hands on him because he needs that ref to count Hogar's shoulders to the mat. As Hogar has been claiming for weeks, a loss to him can be detrimental to Kutler's career. Kip Kutler is taking a breather as he glares at a motionless and bloodied Steve Hogar.
Storm: Kutler is eyeing those steel chairs. Does he have in mind what I think he has in mind?!
Deal: Kutler grabs a chair and wraps it around Hogar's left leg.
Storm: He's doing it again! Kutler is looking to END this thing.
Deal: The referee is trying to get in the way, but Kutler shoves him! He picks up the other chair and wraps it around Hogar's other leg.
Storm: This is NOT good for Hogar, not at all.
Deal: Kutler is cursing at Hogar as he makes his way up to the top. He's taking his time, can he even make it up there?!
Storm: Look at Hogar! Kutler has all the time in the world.
Deal: The referee is checking on Hogar and Kutler is SCREAMING at the ref to get out of the way! The ref backs off as Kutler reaches the top. If he connects, Hogar's ankles could be broken! Kutler leaps and Hogar moves slightly, but Kutler CONNECTS!
Storm: Did you hear that?! He SNAPPED at least one of Hogar's ankles!
Deal: This crowd is in DISBELIEF! He very well could have snapped at least one of his ankles. Hogar moved at the last second, which might have saved him.
Storm: No, didn't you hear it?! BOTH ANKLES were SNAPPED!
Deal: I don't know but there seems to be some damage there.
Storm: Kutler has had ENOUGH! He's putting Hogar in his Hogar's own finisher, the figure four leglock.
Deal: The referee is asking Hogar if he gives up and he REFUSES! (crowd pops) This INFURIATES Kutler who increases the pressure!
Storm: Hogar is fading out!
Deal: Indeed he is! The ref asks him again and Hogar uses what's left of his strength to shake his head!
Storm: GIVE UP YOU IDIOT! This man will have both of his legs broken if they're not already!
Deal: Kutler is so zapped of energy that he's not even yelling at Hogar to give up. Kutler is wearing himself down! Hogar's shoulders hit the mat, 1.....2......shoulder up! (crowd pops) Hogar is STILL in this thing!
Storm: WHAT THE HELL?!
Deal: There's nothing else Kutler can do but increase the pressure. Hogar's legs are no longer working. There's NOTHING he can do to come back from this. Yet the man still won't give up! Kutler POUNDS the mat with his fist in frustration!
Storm: I think I heard Hogar's other leg snap! He is NOT walking outta this one.
Deal: The referee is lifting Hogar's arm and it drops, he raises it again and it drops, he lifts it again and Hogar's arm is still up as he gives the fans a thumbs up. Kutler sees this and he's beside himself!
*Kutler: GIVE UP MOTHER FUCKER OR I'LL BREAK YOUR NECK!
Deal: Kutler just threatened to break Hogar's NECK!
Storm: Does Hogar even feel anything in his legs?! He must want to end up in a wheelchair like his partner Dan Williams!
Deal: Kutler seems intent in putting him in a wheelchair. Kutler releases the figure four and he POUNDS the mat in FRUSTRATION! His hands are on the side of his head as he wracks his brain, trying to put away Hogar. He's thrown EVERYTHING in his arsenal at the man and he's STILL in the match!
Storm: He's not standing though!
Deal: Kutler is shaking his head in frustration as he stares down Hogar with smoke coming out of his nostrils. Hogar turns himself around and is crawling, but he can't make his way up to his feet. His legs are no longer working! Why doesn't this referee stop the match?!
Storm: You know the rules!
Deal: There are no rules!
Storm: Exactly!
Deal: Kutler appears to be amused at the sight of Hogar crawling toward him, his legs aren't working, Kutler just smirks and shakes his head in disbelief. Kutler stands there as Hogar, who can barely see due to the blood that is covering his eyes, reaches and grabs one of Kutler's ankles. Hogar doesn't have the strength to get himself back up. Or even take down Kutler at this point.
Storm: Put him out of his misery!
Deal: Kutler just stares at Hogar and takes a deep breath, shaking his head. Even he can't believe what he's seeing.
Storm: Put him away!
Deal: Kutler is now setting Hogar up.....for the Kutting Edge! He has some difficulty but HITS IT!
Storm: PIN HIM!
Deal: I don't think he's convinced that Hogar is done as Hogar lies motionlessly on the mat. Kuter puts Hogar in the Krippling Kutler Cross Face!
Storm: There's no getting out of this!
Deal: We've seen him get out of EVERYTHING Kutler has thrown at him, but you may be right. There is no sign of movement as the referee raises Hogar's arm once and it falls, he raises it again, still no movement, one more time, and IT'S OVER!
Storm: FINALLY!
**DING**DING**DING**
Deal: Kutler is NOT letting go!
Storm: Does he even know where he's at?!
Deal: Either he didn't hear the bell or he's VERY angry that Hogar resisted for so long. I don't know which but the referee is tapping his shoulder and now security is in the ring trying to get Kutler off of Hogar. The man is UNCONSCIOUS! LET HIM GO! He better let go or they might reverse the decision!
Storm: I don't think they can.
Deal: Finally, security is able to pull Kutler off of Hogar. And Kutler collapses right next to Hogar. The careers of these two men have been intertwined for many years, dating back to when both were on the same team. One man's career will end tonight and the other will continue his comeback but he has some recovering to do.
Storm: It's a good thing he has some time off, but he'll be fine! By the time RAGE is back up and running next year, his shoulder will be pretty much healed up.
Deal: How do you know that?
Storm: I know!
Deal: Hogar is STILL motionless as paramedics have arrived and there's a stretcher being brought to the ring.
Storm: ONE stretcher.
Deal: That's what I said! The security guards are trying to help Kutler up, but he's brushing them off. He wants nothing to do with them as he walks himself to the corner. Kutler is staring at the fallen Steve Hogar as paramedics work on him. What is that man thinking?!
Storm: He's asking himself why he's not enjoying a steak at the finest restaurant in Riyadh. This was supposed to be a quick 5-10 minute match.
Deal: Rich Mason is at ringside with his entourage as he watches the chaos continue to unfold. They are trying to get Steve Hogar onto the stretcher.
Storm: I bet Kutler would break that stretcher in two, with Hogar on it, if he had the energy for it.
Deal: Obviously he does not. Mason is watching Hogar with his poker face as if he doesn't have any concern for the man.
Storm: How do you know that?!
Deal: Just a wild guess. Kutler is still standing in his corner and yes he is still standing as he will walk away from this as the victor as he watches one of his most hated rivals being moved into an ambulance. The open the doors and Hogar lifts his head as he just regained consciousness. He looks over at Hogar and locks eyes with him. Hogar gives Kutler the middle finger!
(The crowd pops as Kutler smirks)
Deal: And Kutler gives Hogar a middle finger of his own!
(Another crowd pop)
Storm: Is that supposed to be a sign of respect?
Deal: I don't know what it means, but they're putting Hogar into the ambulance as Kutler continues to stare him down as the doors close and the ambulance pulls away.
Storm: I don't think he was convinced that Hogar was done!
Deal: Who can blame him after all that?
*Ring Announcer: The winner of this match is KIP KUTLER!
(The crowd pops as Kutler steps away from the corner and the ref raises his arm in victory.)
Storm: I don't understand these people! They loved him and then they hated him and now they love him again. I can't wait to see how people react to him once he's back in the states!
Deal: Judging by the fans reaction here at MSG, who have watched this match on the big screen, I'm assuming it will be positive.
(Rich Mason approaches Kutler and raises his other arm.)
Deal: Kutler brushes Mason off as if he doesn't want anything to do with him. Mason backs away as his bodyguards step in front of him.
Storm: Rich Mason made Kip Kutler an even wealthier man tonight between that one million dollar and the winner's purse, which is likely just as much. Gotta love that Saudi money!
Deal: Kip Kutler is refusing help is he makes his way out of the ring.
Storm: Kip Kutler is bloodied and he's beaten, but once again proved that he's a warrior and he will be a force to be reckoned with in RAGE next year.
Deal: Steve Hogar's career has officially ended and is being transported to the hospital as we speak. We hope that he is okay and will keep you updated on his condition.
~~~
Stock: Right then, there’s no bloody time for dithering. We’re getting straight on with the bloody action. Next up , the RAGE Scientific bloody Showcase Championship is on the bloody line as Doug Devens defends against Nightwalker! Gordon vs. Nightwalker
Vandessa Deal: What a night so far!
Ricky Storm: 22 years in the making!
Vandessa Deal: Doug Devens won’t just come out here as a champion he will come out here as a conqueror. Double champion!
Ricky Storm: Doug has to be tired, but maybe the stem cells are working! May he hit my boy Kip up for some D-Bol or trenbolone!
Vandessa Deal: Both these competitors represent the same faction, but this match is about personal gain! They have to set the alliance to Daniel Dare aside to achieve their goals and dreams!
Ricky Storm: Let’s head to bloody Lord Robert Stock! That guy is totally loco daddy! He’s an honorary Planet Silverstar member!
Stock: Oi! Still bloody talking here! From Chicago, weighing in at 254 bloody pounds, DOUG DEVENS!
("Ride of the Valkyries" by Wagner plays. Devens stands at the top of the ramp, both championships displayed with quiet arrogance. Thomas Gordon lingers just behind him, hands folded, a satisfied smile on his face like a man watching a long-term investment finally peak.)
Ricky Storm: He beat Scott Grayse earlier tonight with Gordon’s help, let’s be clear about that, but he’s walking into this match already wounded. Two matches. Two belts and now Nightwalker? That’s rough! She is someone you should never overlook especially on one of the grandest stages!
Vandessa Deal: She is Rage's REAL DEAL! She is laser focused on winning here tonight. Yeah, it’s strange seeing Salvation church members facing one another but when it’s for one of the most prestigious titles in wrestling today all bets are off!
Storm: She’s real? Are you for real daddy? She is as fake as your tits!
Vandessa Deal: Idiot! Do all you Storms share one collective brain? Of course you do and it’s damaged! Just sit there and be mute!
Ricky Storm: We are the free folk! We have a pretty sweet time Machine, just ask Ferman, Barnhill or Jennings! Our president JOEY FERMAN of Planet Silverstar is C.O.O. Of UWA!
Vanessa Deal: Crayon crew as Thief Taylor calls them! Just stop talking about them. No one cares! NO ONE CARES!
Robert Stock: His bloody opponent hailing from some bloody quadrant somewhere in bloody hell…..
(A little girl's giggle is heard and then " Out of the darkness hell's queen did call to pain and suffering she brought to them all. Away ran the children to hide in their beds in fear that the devil would chop off their heads". (The little girl giggles again)
Stock: Presenting, the bloody Queen of Hell - NIGHTWALKER!
(At that point the lights go out and fog fills the stage as "Dracula” by Rob Zombie hits a fire ball, shoots out of the stage and turns into Loralie Blackwell . She heads down the ramp to the ring in cat-like strides glaring at the crowd as the non-believers boo her and her followers cheer. She stops at the edge of the stage and snaps her fingers disappearing only to reappear in the middle of the ring and heads to her corner.)
Ricky Storm: Her trickery shows no bounds! I wonder if David Copperfield did his apprenticeship under her tutelage? What about D.B Copper? I swore I saw him at the Dollar Tree in Lima, Ohio! Might have been Tat Tom!
Vandessa Deal: She earned this shot you fool. BOH points. Consistency and she chose him. That tells you everything. She is more focused now than she has been in a long time.
Ricky Storm: Rumor has it that my boy Dougie D lived in a jungle with a crazy tribe that taught him the real meaning of enlightenment, daddy!
Vandessa Deal: Lies! All lies, I swear, I am not paid enough for this!
**DING**DING**
(They circle slowly, neither willing to overcommit. Circling like two gladiators destined for greatness. They are circling while jaw jacking one another. Both competitors circling with their eyes locked on one another. )
Ricky Storm: This is Scientific Showcase rules submissions only. No pinfalls, no knockouts. One mistake, and it’s over.
(The first lock-up is brief and violent. Nightwalker drops level, reaching for Devens’ leg, but Devens sprawls hard and drives her face-first into the mat. He stomps on her.)
Vandessa Deal: That’s veteran instinct. Devens didn’t hesitate; he smothered her.
Ricky Storm: Being from hell and all that darkness I bet she enjoys a little smothering! I know I do!
Deal: Of course you do, you sick freak!
(Devens grinds a forearm across Nightwalker’s face, just enough to hurt, just enough to irritate. Terry Dale warns him. Devens ignores it. They reset. He attempts to try again but Nightwalker strikes faster this time twisting into Devens’ arm and forcing him toward the ropes.)
Ricky Storm: Nightwalker’s not trying to overpower him. She’s trying to out-think him. Doug is a bit older so he could be sun-downing!
(Devens breaks free with a rake of the fingers and immediately snaps on a headlock, dragging Nightwalker to the mat and slowing the pace to a crawl. Gordon nods approvingly from ringside.)
Vandessa Deal: This is Doug Devens’ world right now. This is how he wins he drains you.
Ricky Storm: Plus, Gordon in your corner ain’t a bad thing either! He ain’t eye candy or anything, but you got to be wondering, if you're Nightwalker, when he’s gonna pull some shit, daddy!
(Nightwalker fights up, shoots Devens off the ropes but Devens blocks, yanks her arm over the top rope, and drops his weight onto it.)
Ricky Storm: That arm’s a target now. Everything Devens does from here will be about control.
Deal: He’s trying to wear her down, not a rookie move by any means.
(Back inside, Devens twists the arm again and again, threatening quick armbars, forcing Nightwalker to burn energy escaping instead of attacking. Then suddenly Nightwalker rolls through a transition and snaps on a triangle choke.)
Vandessa Deal: She’s got it! She’s got it locked in!
(The crowd roars as Devens scrambles, stacking her just enough to reach the ropes with his fingertips.)
Ricky Storm: That was close. Too close. Good thing he has a furry red-assed Orangutan's reach!
Deal: That would be a baboon you donkey!
(Gordon jumps onto the apron, barking at Dale, buying Devens precious seconds to recover. Nightwalker snaps. She charges Devens, smashing his head into the corner, kneeing him in the ribs, then dragging him down into a brutal neck crank.)
Vandessa Deal: This is frustration boiling over. Nightwalker feels it slipping.
Ricky Storm: She is mad as a hornet! Her eyes are glowing! Is Lucifer gonna crack the earth and appear from the depths of hell? I hope not, Halloween isn’t for like 10 months!
(Devens bites her hand to break free. Dale scolds him. Gordon waves it off. Nightwalker responds by chopping Devens leg out and stomping directly on the knee before locking in a kneebar.)
Ricky Storm: That’s the same knee he’s been favoring all night!
Vandessa Deal: He bit her!!!!! What the hell!
Ricky Storm: He must have missed catering!
(Devens howls, clawing to the ropes. He barely escapes. Nightwalker is laughing while she creeps forward! She grabs him by the head and suplexes him over. She is quick to her feet and drops a hard elbow. She grinding that elbow into his throat in an attempt to choke him out. Devens flips her over and begins just a flurry of hard rights!)
Vandessa Deal: Deven’s just brawling now!
Ricky Storm: He better pace himself. This ain’t 2010!
(Devens traps Nightwalker during a flurry of rage and cinches in a Crossface, sitting deep and wrenching back with everything he has. He’s reefing on her neck with a good grip. Nightwalker slowly trying to inch her way to the ropes. Doug applies more pressure, slowing her fight.)
Vandessa Deal: This could be it!
(Nightwalker crawls. Inch by inch. Fingertips scraping canvas. Rope break. The crowd applauds both. Nightwalker rolls to the floor. Devens follows but she snaps him forward with a huge clothesline, driving the back of his head into the apron.)
Ricky Storm: That’s vicious! She’s dismantling him! That rattled his brain. He may need a cat-scan!
Vanessa Deal: Step by step she wears him down. She wants this gold!
(Nightwalker attempts to lift him but he pushes her into the guard rail. She is clobbering him. He hits her with a knee raise taking her back. Doug to his feet and suplexes her over taking both competitors down!)
Vandessa Deal: Some old school traditional move sets.
Ricky Storm: Sometimes things that are old become new again. Just like your tits!
Vandessa Deal: Idiot, I swear!
(Nightwalker and Devens are both slow to get up! Nightwalker gets to get her feet and delivers a huge headbutt sending Doug back into the ring apron.)
Ricky Storm: Now that’s using your head, eh!
(She rolls him into the ring, Nightwalker locks in an arm-triangle choke. Devens staggers to his feet and slams her into the corner, but she keeps the hold applied. Then the building loses its god damn mind!)
(“Legendary by Skillet” plays over the loud speaker.)
Vandessa Deal: WAIT!!!!! Hold THE DAMN PHONE! WAIT A SECOND!!!!
Ricky Storm: Someone call my daddy, daddy - ya know!
(Harold Hartley appears on the stage.)
Ricky Storm: You’ve got to be kidding me.
Vanessa Deal: This is crazy!
(Harold looks at Robert bloody Stock and nods.)
Robert Stock: Harold Hartley is cashing in the WHO’S THE DADDY PRIZE. The match is now a triple threat.
(Devens is screaming like he has seen a ghost? He’s holding Terry Dale trying to get his feet. Hartley runs down the ramp and slides into the ring and Nightwalker turns and CRACK.)
Vandessa Deal: NO! NO!
(Hartley levels Nightwalker with a lead pipe, knocking her out cold. He tosses the pipe out of the ring before Terry Dale notices.)
Ricky Storm: This is a robbery!
(Hartley turns to Devens. He charges in blind rage. Hartley sidesteps. Strikes. Drops Devens to the mat.)
Vandessa Deal: Hartley’s been waiting a year for this moment!
(Hartley traps the arm and sinks in The PAINKILLER. Devens fights. Thrashes. Reaches for Gordon.)
Ricky Storm: There’s nowhere to go! That’s a huge DICK MOVE OF THE CENTURY!
Vandessa Deal: He’s trying to break his arm!
Ricky Storm: Pay back is a bitch daddy!
(Deven’s is fighting it. He is screaming in pain. Terry Dale is down asking Deven’s if he taps! He shakes his head no! He’s frothing at the mouth while gasping from the pain.)
Vanessa Deal: He’s gonna break his damn arm!
Ricky Storm: I can’t wait for the pop crack rice crispy sound! Pay back is a real super bitch daddy!
(Devens taps. The pain was too severe and The bell rings.)
**DING**DING**DING**
Stock: Your bloody WINNER! - HAROLD HARTLEY!!!
Vandessa Deal: HAROLD HARTLEY HAS DONE IT!
(Hartley rises as the crowd explodes. He takes the Scientific Showcase Championship the same one Deven’s took from him long ago. Hartley flips Devens off. Nightwalker glares from the corner, fury burning through the haze.)
Ricky Storm: Nightwalker was robbed. Devens was humbled. And Harold Hartley just rewrote history. Hartley walks up the ramp, championship reclaimed, while chaos and anger linger behind him.
Vandessa Deal: This wasn’t just a match, Ricky. This was a reckoning.
Ricky Storm: LEDGENDARY LIKE ONLY RAGE CAN PROVIDE!
Deal: Okay RAGE fans it all comes down to this, the main event of Year 22. After a year long Bouts Of Honor competition that saw Team Cage come out victorious and giving the advantage to the challenger in this match. RAGE World Champion Daniel Dare will defend his title against his long time rival Cage in the FEAR FACTORY which will take place inside of the CATHEDRAL in Chicago, Illinois, home of none other than the Hardcore Holy Roller himself the Saint, who is currently in TCW, another long time rival of Dare and the same can be said of Cage, who will also be the SPECIAL REFEREE! I can’t believe what we are about to see!
Storm: Neither can I! This is going to be INSANE!
Deal: Insane doesn’t even begin to cover it! The fans here in Madison Square Garden will be watching it on RAGE-Vision as there are cameras set up all over the Cathedral to capture the action to make sure none of the fans here in New York City or watching at home miss a second of what will be an unquestionably dangerous and violent match!
Storm: It should be noted that there will be NO ONE ELSE inside the Cathedral except for Cage, Dare, and the Saint and one can only imagine what waits for them inside! No members of Team Dare or the Salvation Church. No members of Team Cage. Just those three inside the Cathedral, with Chicago firefighters and paramedics standing by outside the property for when the match ends, which is now the focal point of the Fear Factory match inside the home of the man who created it all the way back in 2017 while he was the RAGE World Champion which was an absolutely epic match. In fact the Saint loved the match so much he even brought it to TCW with him back in 2022!
Deal: The Saint won both of those matches, while we saw Jerry Root win in 2018 and Gemini prevail in 2019 here in RAGE so this will be only the FIFTH TIME this match will be used in either fed as it is so dangerous, so mind altering, both feds agree that it should be used SPARINGLY and ONLY in extreme situations and there is no situation more extreme than the BLOOD FEUD between Daniel Dare and Cage!
Storm: These two have been going after each other for YEARS and now they have a chance to finally settle this in what will be maybe the most challenging match of their careers. Cage won the right to pick the stipulation to this match and he decided on the Fear Factory as he doesn’t just want to beat Dare, he wants to push him to his physical and mental limit while at the same time hoping to walk out of the Cathedral as the new RAGE World Champion.
Deal: Cage has been obsessed with taking down Dare and the Salvation Church and now he finally gets Dare, in what is his last chance to fight for the RAGE World Championship, one on one in an environment Cage thinks favors him and a match he says is right up his alley and with this being his last chance at taking down Dare, Cage is swinging for the fences with this pick. But while Cage clearly knows what he is doing and what he is getting in for, we can’t forget the man he is facing is Daniel Dare. He has seen it all, done it all, and will not be intimidated by this match no matter how dangerous or torturous it may seem.
Storm: Let’s not forget Dare and the Salvation Church spent over a year inside of the Cathedral after they were gifted it by Mason International after the Saint’s controversial departure from the business last summer. They used it as their home, their base of operations, and remade it in their image while they were there. And during that time they got to know every room, every hallway, every corner in the Cathedral so while Cage may think he has Dare backed into a corner, Dare spent a long time inside the Cathedral and with his knowledge of the layout of the Cathedral, there are those who feel Cage made a rash decision picking the Cathedral as the location and that he might have accidentally handed Dare the advantage without realizing it.
Deal: That is an excellent point as Dare took great pleasure in revamping the Cathedral in his image while the Salvation Church occupied it which they did until the Miracle Marathon when the Saint defeated Dare to become the RAGE World Champion and reclaim ownership of the Cathedral. Dare was able to regain the championship at Hell’s Holiday bringing us to this moment now where two of the sport's most bitter rivals finally get to settle their issues in what might be the final encounter between them. But we would not be doing our job if we didn’t discuss the man who will be officiating this match taking place inside HIS HOME and that is none other than the Saint.
Storm: It would be malpractice if we didn’t discuss him or his history with both of these men. Everyone knows about the wars waged between the Saint and Daniel Dare over the years. They have spent nearly THREE DECADES inflicting ungodly pain and suffering on each other in the feud that was standard bearer every other feud in this sport has been compared to. It was the first feud EVER inducted into the Hall Of Fame and even during “down times” when they are not actively battling each other, there is still a hate between them that will never die no matter how much time passes.
Deal: They don’t call Saint vs. Dare the Feud of Feuds for nothing as they have been in some of the bloodiest, most violent and historic matches this sport has ever seen. With all of that said, while many feel the Saint being the special referee for this match gives Cage the advantage, there are those who feel differently because while many people focus on the Saint’s hatred of Dare, let’s not forget that the Saint also has had a long and violent history with Cage.
Storm: They have engaged in some of the most brutal matches the sport has ever seen and while neither of them hate each other like they hate Dare, to say they are friends would be considered a massive case of misinformation because there is no love lost between Cage and the Saint either.
Deal: Throw in the fact that Cage and Dare are fighting inside THE SAINT’S HOME, a home he spent a year trying to get back and several months renovating when he did, no thanks to Cage’s use of a blow torch while he was “helping” clean the Cathedral up, something that did not sit well with the Saint. Word is while any weapon is in play for this match, word is the Saint put in the contract when asked to ref this match nothing flammable would be used in this match, as well as that RAGE would foot the bill for any part of his home that gets damaged or destroyed during this match. Some say it was the Saint just trying to squeeze a few extra dollars out of RAGE just because he could, but he also knows that by agreeing to let the Fear Factory take place inside of his home there is a good chance it will not look exactly the same when it’s done.
Storm: For his sake I hope he has a good contractor on speed dial because he is going to need it when it’s done! In addition to all the insanity and blood shed we are going to witness, both Cage and Dare are going to have to face their greatest fear if they hope to win this match. No pinfalls will be counted for a wrestler who hasn’t faced his fear so even if your opponent drops dead with no chance of kicking out, if you haven’t faced your fear yet the Saint won’t even consider making the count!
Deal: Both of these men know that and are ready to face whatever fear they have to take down the other, and knowing what type of men Cage and Dare, we can only imagine what kind of fear they could possibly have!
Storm: I shudder to think what could possibly scare these two!
Deal: I don't know what it could be but we are close to finding out as Stock is in the ring ready for the announcements!
Stock: LADIES AND BLOODY GENTLEMEN! OUR NEXT MATCH IS THE MAIN BLOODY EVENT OF YEAR 22 AND IS THE FEAR FACTORY MATCH THAT IS TAKING PLACE INSIDE THE SAINT'S BLOODY CATHEDRAL IN CHICAGO, ILLINOIS AND IS FOR THE RAGE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP!
(Crowd pops LOUDLY)
Stock: INTRODUCING FIRST, THE SPECIAL REFEREE! HE IS A HALL OF BLOODY FAMER AND ONE OF THE GREATEST BLOODY WRESTLER'S OF ALL TIME! HE IS THE HARDCORE HOLY ROLLER ….. THE SAINT!
(GOAT by the Cult plays bringing a deafening roar from the fans as the Saint, thanks to the cameras inside the Cathedral, appears on the RAGE-Vision. He makes his way to a wrestling ring set up in the basement gym of the Cathedral. He is wearing a referee’s shirt with the word GOAT on the back. He looks into the camera to acknowledge the fans back in New York who continue to cheer loudly.)
Stock: NOW INTRODUCING THE BLOODY CHALLENGER! FROM MESA, ARIZONA… WEIGHING 225 POUNDS, HE IS A MULTI-TIME HALL OF BLOODY FAMER… THIS… IS… CAGE!!!
(The fans erupt into deafening cheers as they see Cage make his way into the ring in the basement gym. Cage points at the camera to acknowledge the fans then goes about getting ready for the match.)
Stock: NOW INTRODUCING THE CHAMPION! HE IS THE LEADER OF THE SALVATION BLOODY CHURCH AND CALLS HIMSELF THE MESSIAH OF WRESTLING! HE WEIGHS IN AT 300 BLOODY POUNDS AND HAILS FROM TO HELL AND BACK! THE RAGE WORLD CHAMPION …. DANIEL DARE!
(Dare makes his way towards the ring in the basement gym of the Cathedral while the fans back in. New York City boo him LUSTILY as he says a few incendiary words into the camera before stepping into the ring.)
*CAMERA VIEW ON TELEVISION SWITCHES TO DIRECTLY INSIDE THE CATHEDRAL*
Deal: They are inside the ring in the basement gym of the Cathedral as we now switch to the view inside of the Cathedral where the action is about to take place. Even though they are all the way out in Chicago we can feel the tension all the way out here in New York! The Saint calls Cage and Dare to the middle of the ring and is giving them both last second instructions!
Saint: Alright you two, PAY ATTENTION to what I’m about to say because I’m only going to say it once and I WILL NOT REPEAT MYSELF! This is the FEAR FACTORY but it is also MY HOUSE! I didn’t wait a year to get the Cathedral back and then agree to let you two fight it out inside MY HOME without a few assurances from RAGE beforehand.
This IS an anything goes match, weapons are allowed, and in fact encouraged, and ANYTHING is fair game to be used. HOWEVER, I want you to keep in mind that thanks to a clause in my contract that RAGE agreed to, IF YOU BREAK IT YOU BOUGHT IT! So feel free to use whatever you want, but remember if you break it, the money is coming out of YOUR PAYCHECK NO QUESTIONS ASKED!
Deal: The Saint isn’t playing about that!
Saint: ALSO, since this is the Fear Factory, if you want to win you must FACE YOUR FEAR! Any pinfall or submissions without facing your fear first will be IGNORED so I strongly advise both of you face your fears as soon as possible to speed the proceedings along. Falls also can take place ANYWHERE inside the Cathedral on OR outside. As long as it's only Cathedral grounds, it's good. The ONLY rule I have tonight is that while weapons are in fact allowed, NOTHING FLAMMABLE IS ALLOWED! And we all know why that is …. CAGE.
Cage: IT WAS ONE ROOM!
Saint: IT WAS A BIG ROOM! I DID allow both of you to place weapons at random locations in the Cathedral as I damn well this fight isn’t staying inside this ring. Only you two know where you placed them so use them at will and while I am strictly enforcing my NO FIRE RULE, feel free to spill as much blood as you want because that cleans up much easier than fire. No thanks to Cage.
Cage: Just let it go already!
Saint: I REFUSE TO LET IT GO! YOU ALMOST BURNED DOWN THE WHOLE DAMN PLACE! Also there is one room on the main floor that is sealed off and OFF LIMITS and you must NOT GO IN THERE OR SOMETHING SERIOUSLY HORRIBLE WILL HAPPEN TO YOU!
Dare: I didn’t agree to that! You can’t tell me what to do, I’M THE MESSIAH AND YOUR BIOLOGICAL FATHER! If I want to go in that room I’M GOING IN THAT ROOM!
Saint: THE HELL YOU ARE! As I said before, MY HOUSE MY RULES so what I say GOES! That being said, enough wasting time, let’s go about the business of you two kicking the shit out each other! RING THE BELL!
**DING**DING**
Deal: The bell has rung and Cage and Dare immediately go at each other! It’s a slugfest from the start with the Saint looking on as Cage and Dare are using each other like a punching bag in the early going!
Storm: They’ve waited all year for this match and now that it’s here they aren’t going to hold back! They are rolling along the ring ropes beating the crap out of each other and it’s only to get more violent from here!
Deal: Cage has Dare backed into the corner and is whaling on him with rights and lefts …. DARE WITH A KICK TO THE NUTS! Cage goes down to his knees and Dare viciously boots him in the head!
Storm: There are no rules so he did it right in front of the Saint knowing there will be no repercussions for doing so!
Deal: Dare smirks at the Saint telling him it’s going to be a short night for him and the easiest paycheck he ever earned and now grabs Cage and CLOBBERS him across the back! He does it again and now he grabs Cage in a front face lock and SWINGS HIM VIOLENTLY ACROSS THE RING!
Storm: Cage sits up grabbing his neck and he might have tweaked something in it when Dare threw him!
Deal: Cage tries to stand up and Dare CLOTHESLINES him and sends him to the mat! He goes to cover Cage, but the Saint just stands in the corner staring at him!
Dare: WHAT ARE YOU DOING? GET OFF YOUR ASS AND MAKE THE COUNT!
Saint: YOU KNOW THE RULES! NOT UNTIL YOU FACE YOUR FEARS! FACE IT AND I’LL COUNT! UNTIL THEN SHUT YOUR MOUTH!
Deal: Dare clearly didn’t like the Saint telling him off, but the rules are clear! No pinfalls or submissions will be counted until a wrestler faces his fear! Dare reluctantly and angrily goes back to Cage who shoots up and catches him with a DROP KICK that sends Dare flying through the ropes out to the floor!
Storm: Landing on the floor is hard enough under normal circumstances but there is NO MAT on the floor in this basement gym so Dare’s landing was rougher than usual!
Storm: Dare gets up slowly trying to shake off the pain …. CAGE WITH A SUICIDE DIVE OVER THE TOP ROPE ONTO DARE!
Deal: And that might be the last we see of the ring in this match! Dare with another rough landing on the concrete floor and now Cage grabs Dare by the hair and begins BASHING HIS HEAD INTO THE FLOOR!
Storm: Dare's head is making a sickening sound as his flesh is repeatedly SLAMMED into the concrete!
Deal: Cage pulls Dare off the floor and now he whips him HEAD FIRST into a nearby weight rack! Dare hits the ground and now Cage grabs a DUMBBELL and goes to BRAIN Dare with it …. Dare moves and Cage slams the dumbbell into the ground!
Storm: Cage stands up and turns to face Dare …. Dare grabs him and throws Cage HEAD FIRST INTO THE MIRROR BY THE WEIGHT RACK!
Deal: The mirror SHATTERS and shards of broken glass are everywhere! The Saint pulls out his cellphone and takes pictures as he's clearly documenting this so he can get reimbursed by RAGE for the damage!
Storm: Cage stands up and there is a HUGE gash on his head from where it hit the mirror! Blood is pouring down his face and it didn't take long for blood to spill tonight in the Fear Factory!
Deal: Dare picks up a glass shard and SLASHES Cage across the back with it! That opens up a huge gash on his back and Cage howls in pain! He drops to his knees and grabs a glass shard himself. Dare moves in on him and Cage STABS Dare in the foot with the glass shard! Now Dare howls like a wounded animal as these two are SLICING AND STABBING each other like maniacs and we’re barely five minutes into the Fear Factory!
Storm: We knew it would be bloody but I didn’t think the blood would come THIS FAST! These two are out to MAIM each other!
Deal: Cage pulls the glass shard out of Dare’s foot and slashes him across the thigh with it! Cage goes to stand up but Dare grabs a dumbbell and SMASHES Cage in the back with it!
Storm: OUCH! That was right in the spine! I can feel Cage’s pain all the way here in New York! That was VICIOUS!
Deal: Cage drops to his knees and tries to get some distance between himself and Dare who runs up and boots Cage in the ribs! Cage rolls over clutching his stomach in pain and Dare has had the advantage most of the early going!
Storm: Dare looks over at the Saint who looks like he just texted a photo of the broken mirror to RAGE management and yells at him to pay attention! The Saint yells back until either one of them faces their fear he doesn't have shit to do and that he should pay attention to Cage instead of him!
Deal: Dare demands to know how is he supposed to face his fear when he doesn’t know where he’s supposed to face it! The Saint yells back that it will happen when it happens and to stop bitching and start fighting!
Storm: Dare did not like that answer!
Deal: Dare does not like when anyone talks back to him! When you call yourself the Messiah of wrestling you think everyone is beneath you! Dare is still carrying that dumbbell and turns back to face Cage who is slowly getting up. Dare charges at Cage and goes to PUNCH HIM WITH THE DUMBBELL …. CAGE.PICKS UP A BENCH AND USES IT AS A SHIELD TO BLOCK THE PUNCH!
Storm: Dare's hand went into the bench with the weight of the dumbbell behind it! He drops the dumbbell and howls in pain as he might have injured his hand! Dare angrily turns towards Cage who grabs Dare by the head and SLAMS his face on the workout bench!
Deal: Dare is rocked and now Cage leaps up on the workout bench and now leaps towards Dare with a HURRICANRANA! OH MY GOD!
Storm: Great move by Cage as it sent Dare crashing into a nearby treadmill! Cage runs over and STOMPS Dare's head into the treadmill and that didn't sound good!
Deal: Cage now STANDS on Dare’s back while he is face down on the treadmill. Cage looks at the control panel and flips on the power switch ….. THE TREADMILL IS MOVING WHILE CAGE IS STANDING ON DARE’S BACK!
Storm: The treadmill is GRINDING Dare’s face while Cage remains on top of him ….. Cage CRANKS up the speed on the treadmill as it continues to grind Darel’s face! CAGE IS USING THE TREADMILL LIKE A BELT SANDER ON DARE’S FACE!
Deal: Cage continues to turn up the speed on the treadmill as Dare growls in pain! Dare is trying to get out of this and now he rolls his entire body onto the treadmill which shoots him off and causes Cage to go FACE FIRST into the control panel! He lands on the treadmill and is shot off of it like Dare was into a nearby wall!
Storm: Dare sits up and sees his reflection in a nearby mirror and sees his face is BRIGHT RED as Cage tried to take his skin off with the treadmill! There’s a huge cut on Dare’s forehead and blood is coming out of it as both men have already been busted open!
Deal: Dare looks at his wound in the mirror and he is FURIOUS! Cage tried to permanently disfigure him with the treadmill and Dare is not going to let that stand! He pulls Cage up by the throat and CHOKE SLAMS HIM ON THE TREADMILL!
Storm: The treadmill is now DESTROYED and unusable thanks to that Choke Slam and the Saint pulls out his cellphone and makes a call to RAYMOND CUCUMBER?
Saint: HEY CUCUMBER? IT’S THE SAINT! YEAH I KNOW I’M SUPPOSED TO BE REFFING THIS MATCH, BUT HAVE YOU SEEN THE MESS THEY’RE MAKING? THEY’RE TEARING SHIT UP LEFT AND RIGHT AND AT THIS RATE I MIGHT NOT HAVE A HOUSE LEFT WHEN THIS IS OVER! SO THAT FEE YOU HAD TO PAY TCW FOR THEM TO AGREE TO LET ME REF THIS MATCH? IT IS NOW DOUBLE! HEY, YOU KNEW MY SERVICES WOULDN’T BE CHEAP, SO IF YOU WANT ME TO CONTINUE TO STAND BACK WHILE THEY DESTROY MY HOME I JUST GOT BACK, YOU WILL PAY THE TAB AND THANK ME FOR IT! THERE’S NO NEED TO BE LIKE THAT, JUST PAY ME WHAT YOU OWE AND WE’LL BE GOOD! I KNEW YOU’D COME AROUND! PLEASURE DOING BUSINESS WITH YOU!
Deal: Dare overheard the Saint call Cucumber and he isn’t happy about him making calls while he’s reffing his match!
Dare: WHAT THE HELL ARE YOU DOING? WHY ARE YOU CALLING CUCUMBER WHEN YOU’RE SUPPOSED TO BE REFFING MY MATCH! WHAT IS WRONG WITH YOU!
Saint: DON’T YOU WORRY ABOUT WHAT I’M DOING, WORRY ABOUT WHAT YOU SHOULD BE DOING BECAUSE WHAT I DO IS MY BUSINESS, NOT YOURS!
Deal: Dare is LIVID at the Saint and is literally SEETHING as he turns back towards Cage who is trying to get out of the wreckage of the treadmill. He gets to his feet and Dare lifts him up for a SUPLEX INTO THE WALL! That cracked some of the plaster and you can see the look on the Saint’s face as he clearly is going to demand more money from RAGE after this!
Storm: I don’t know how much money they had to offer the Saint AND TCW for him to agree to ref this match, but I’m sure it was a LOT!
Deal: Dare pulls Cage up and tries to whip him into the wall again, but Cage reverses it and sends Dare FACE FIRST into the wall and that causes more damage! The Saint is heard saying off to the side that RAGE is going to go bankrupt paying off all this damage as Cage grabs Dare as he steps away from the wall and drills him with a big right! That knocks Dare towards the gym doors and now Cage uses Dare’s head to SMASH OPEN the doors and boots Dare out into the hallway!
Storm: They’re now free to go anywhere in the Cathedral and there’s no telling what damage they might do! Cage runs over and drives a big elbow into the back of Dare’s head and that knocks him to the floor! Cage runs towards him and hits Dare with a MASSIVE DOUBLE STOMP TO THE BACK!
Deal: Cage rolls Dare over and tries to go for the cover and the Saint has to tell him he needs to face his fear first. Cage asks when is that supposed to happen and the Saint tells Cage it will happen when it happens and he’s tired of answering questions! Cage turns towards Dare who reaches up and GOUGES Cage in the eyes! That slows him down and now Dare grabs Cage and throws him into a nearby elevator!
Storm: The Cathedral has elevators? I didn’t know that! This place is more massive than I thought!
Deal: Dare follows Cage in and tackles Cage against the wall! The elevator door shuts behind them and now it’s just Dare and Cage inside the elevator!
Storm: The Saint is still in the basement and now has to catch up to Dare and Cage! We now get the camera view inside the elevator as Dare is beating down Cage!
Deal: Dare SLAMS Cage’s head against the elevator wall and Cage slumps to the ground! Dare knees him in the face and blood from Cage’s open wound SPLATTERS all over the elevator!
Storm: Some of it got on the elevator camera lens! Damn that went everywhere!
Deal: Dare is BRUTALIZING Cage inside the elevator as being in a confined space with Daniel Dare is not anyplace you want to be, not even one of the toughest men in the wrestling industry in Cage!
Storm: Dare is going off on Cage with rights and lefts and is BERATING Cage as he does! He’s telling Cage he should have never come back to RAGE and he is going to cripple him while his family watches!
Deal: Dare is beating Cage to a pulp inside the elevator and Cage may be OUT! Dare sees Cage is defenseless and now holds up his hand! We all know what that means as Dare goes for the TESTICLE SQUEEZE ….
Storm: What the hell! The lights in the elevator WENT OFF! It’s PITCH BLACK IN THERE!
Deal: What the hell is going on! We can hear Dare screaming to turn the lights back on so he can finish beating down Cage, but we can’t see him …. The elevator lights up again and WHAT IS THAT!
Storm: I don’t know it looks like a video of some abandoned building …. Wait a second, that's RAGE HEADQUARTERS! The windows are boarded up and the doors are chained and padlocked! WHAT THE HELL IS THIS!
Voice: WHAT YOU ARE LOOKING IS ALL THAT’S LEFT OF THE WRESTLING PROMOTION KNOWN AS RAGE! WHAT WAS ONCE A PROUD AND THRIVING COMPANY THAT EMPLOYED THE BEST WRESTLERS IN THE WORLD IS NOW NOTHING, BUT A MEMORY AS THE COMPANY WAS FORCED TO CLOSE IT’S DOORS FOREVER AFTER DANIEL DARE LOST THE RAGE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP TO CAGE!
INTEREST IN THE COMPANY PLUMMETED OVERNIGHT, SUBSCRIPTIONS TO ALL RAGE STREAMING SERVICES WERE CANCELED, TICKET SALES CRASHED, MERCHANDISE DIDN’T SELL AND FANS STOPPED WATCHING ENTIRELY OVERNIGHT!
SHORTLY AFTER, ONE WRESTLING PROMOTION AFTER ANOTHER WAS FORCED TO CLOSE IT’S DOORS FOREVER AS WRESTLING DIED THE NIGHT THE MESSIAH LOST!
Storm: WHAT WAS THAT!
Deal: I don’t know, but that was INSANE! It was some sort of apocalyptic vision of the future of the wrestling industry should Dare lose this match!
Voice: DANIEL DARE HAS FACED HIS FEAR!
Deal: The lights in the elevator come back on and we see Dare balled up in the corner in the fetal position rocking back and forth saying “MAKE IT STOP!” Dare’s fear is that the wrestling industry will be no more if he loses to Cage! He’s now faced it and he can now go for the win!
Storm: The elevator finally reaches the next floor and the doors open. Dare quickly gets off the elevator and turns to curse it out saying it should go back to hell where it belongs! He looks over his shoulder and sees the Saint standing just down the hallway who is waiting impatiently for Dare and Cage to resume fighting.
Saint: CONGRATULATIONS YOU FACED YOUR FEAR! NOW CAN WE TRY TO FINISH THIS MATCH WHILE WE’RE STILL IN 2025?
Dare: YOU WEREN’T ON THE ELEVATOR! HOW THE HELL DID YOU GET UP HERE SO FAST?
Saint: SECRET PASSAGES, THEY’RE ALL OVER THE PLACE, REMEMBER?
Dare: OH YES, THE SECRET PASSAGES! I ALWAYS LOVED THOSE. DID YOU USE THE ONE IN THE SOUTHEAST CORNER?
Saint: OF COURSE I DID. IT’S THE QUICKEST WAY HERE FROM THE BASEMENT.
Dare: I ALWAYS LOVED THAT PASSAGE, MADE MOVING AROUND THIS PLACE SO MUCH EASIER.
Saint: IT’S ONE OF MY FAVORITE THINGS ABOUT THE CATHEDRAL. BY THE WAY YOU MAY WANT TO LOOK OUT.
Dare: LOOK OUT? LOOK OUT FOR WHAT ….
Deal: CAGE EXPLODES OUT OF THE ELEVATOR AND TACKLES DARE INTO A NEARBY TABLE! A vase that was on the table falls off and shatters on the floor!
Cage: OH SHIT! I AM SO SORRY ABOUT THAT!
Saint: DON’T BE! THAT IS A VASE DARE LEFT BEHIND WHEN I KICKED THE SALVATION CHURCH OUT OF HERE! IT’S EXPENSIVE AS HELL BUT IS ALSO AN EYESORE SO YOU DID ME A FAVOR?
Dare: IS THAT MY VASE FROM THE MING DYNASTY FROM CHINA? I WAS WONDERING WHERE I LEFT THAT! IT’S A PRICELESS ANTIQUE!
Saint: NOT ANYMORE!
Dare: CAGE YOU BASTARD! YOU OWE ME A MILLION DOLLARS!
Cage: I THOUGHT YOU SAID IT WAS PRICLESS!
Dare: I JUST PUT A PRICE ON IT AND IT’S A MILLION DOLLARS!
Cage: GOOD LUCK GETTING IT FROM ME!
Deal: Dare explodes into a blind rage and TACKLES Cage to the floor! Dare POUNDS him in the head with a Double Axe Handle, but now Cage MULE KICKS Dare off of him and sends Dare HEAD FIRST down a nearby stairwell! Dare is sprawled out on a landing several steps down and now Cage HURLS himself over the railing and lands on Dare with a SPLASH!
Storm: HOLY SHIT! Cage damn near hurled himself to his death, but fortunately for him he landed on Dare! Blood splattered all over the wall and the Saint is going to have a hell of a time cleaning this up when this match is over!
Deal: You couldn’t pay me enough to help clean up this mess! Cage goes to cover Dare, but quickly stops as he remembers he still hasn’t faced his fear! He pulls Dare up and looks like he is setting him up for the THUNDER CAGE …. Dare blocks it and catches Cage with a HEAD BUTT! That slows Cage down and now Dare lifts Cage up and POWER BOMBS CAGE OFF THE STAIRWAY TO THE FLOOR BELOW!
Storm: Fortunately for Cage there was a table at the bottom of the stairway to break his fall and I say fortunately with a heavy dose of Silverstarian sarcasm because Cage is in a heap!
Deal: I don’t know WHY there would be a table at the bottom of a stairwell, but knowing the Saint he put it there hoping something like this would happen! Dare moves down the stairs as quickly as he can and throws himself on top of Cage for the cover! Now the Saint can count and we get 1 …. 2 …. CAGE KICKS OUT!
Storm: Cage survived that brutal fall from the stairwell to the floor below that sent him through the table, but that is not something you want to try to survive more than once! And Cage has to hope he can face his fear soon because right now he is at a distinct disadvantage in this match!
Deal: Dare wanted that pin, but now he knows he can tee off on Cage and doesn’t have to worry about suffering a pin or being made to tap out as Cage still needs to face his fear. Dare pulls Cage up and heaves him into the Saint’s living room! Cage gets up and Dare sends him HEAD FIRST INTO THE SAINT’S LARGE SCREEN TELEVISION!
Storm: The Saint puts his hand over his eyes and starts shaking his head, muttering to himself why the hell did I agree to this and that Cucumber owes him big time!
Deal: Cage is laid out on the floor and now Dare tries to PUSH THE LARGE SCREEN TELEVISION ON TOP OF CAGE …. CAGE MOVES AND THE TELEVISION CRASHES ON THE FLOOR!
Storm: The Saint throws his hands up and says to himself I know what I’m demanding RAGE buy for me when this is over! Cage is back to his feet and Dare charges at him …. Cage ducks down and FLIPS DARE OVER WITH A BIG BACK BODY DROP THROUGH THE SAINT’S COFFEE TABLE!
Deal: The coffee table EXPLODED as soon as Dare crashed through it and the Saint is looking down at him as Dare lays in the wreckage of the coffee table!
Saint: YOU KNOW WHAT? I HATED THAT DAMN THING! YOU DID ME A FAVOR! BUT YOU STILL OWE ME A NEW TELEVISION!
Cage: PUT IT ON MY TAB!
Deal: Cage sees Dare laying in a heap as he tries to get out of the mess that was once the Saint’s coffee table. Cage goes to move in on him …. THE FLOOR OPENS UP UNDERNEATH CAGE AND HE FALLS INTO IT! WHAT THE HELL WAS THAT!
Storm: A TRAP DOOR! IT WAS A TRAP DOOR! WHAT KIND OF LUNATIC HAS A TRAP DOOR IN THEIR LIVING ROOM!
Deal: YOU KNOW WHOSE HOUSE THEY’RE FIGHTING IN RIGHT?
Storm: OH YEAH THE SAINT’S! I forgot about that for a second.
Deal: I’m sure you did, but let’s focus on the fact that a trap door opened up underneath Cage and sucked him deep into the bowels of the Cathedral! We have NO IDEA where the hell Cage just went to …. Wait, I see him!
Storm: I do too! Cage seems to be in a small room SOMEWHERE in the Cathedral, but we don’t know where that room is!
Deal: Cage looks around trying to find a way out but there doesn’t seem to be an exit …. What the hell, the WALLS ARE CLOSING IN!
Storm: The room is SHRINKING and Cage is trapped with nowhere to go! Cage frantically tries to find a way out …. There’s a video playing on the ceiling above! WHAT IS THIS!
Deal: It’s a video of Cage’s wife Meg and his children Rowan and Liz! They are sitting around a table with an open space for Cage and crying how he left them behind because he cared more about RAGE and beating Daniel Dare than them!
Storm: Cage is locked on this video as now it shows him as a young child after the passing of his sister, talking about how alone he feels without her, and how he became a ghost to his parents as he left them feeling alone as well!
Deal: Now we’re hearing a voice …. It’s the doctor telling him he has a brain tumor and Cage debating treatment for it!
Storm: Now it’s him snapping out of it and saying he will do it after he fights Dare because he refuses to leave the people he cares about alone!
Deal: The voice overs stop and the video shuts off as the walls continue to close in on Cage! He continues to look for a way out, but there is none as the walls are about to FLATTEN HIM ….
Storm: Another trap door opens up underneath and Cage SLIDES out of the room just as the walls were about to close around him!
Deal: Cage looks around, panicked and sweating, trying to make sense of what just happened!
Voice: CAGE HAS FACED HIS FEAR!
Deal: It was his FEAR! CAGE FACED HIS FEAR! Both men have faced their fear and now the Fear Factory is ON!
Storm: Cage exhales a sigh of relief and now tries to navigate his way back to Dare inside the Cathedral!
Deal: Cage is making his way down a hallway of sorts and comes across a door. He kicks it open and goes through where he finds himself standing in front of Dare again! Where the hell did that first trap door take him and how he did end up back here so fast!
Storm: It has to be one of those secret passages the Saint mentioned earlier!
Deal: It has to be because no other explanation makes sense! Both Cage and Dare, bloodied, bruised and still itching to wage war with each have both faced their fears and now the Fear Factory is in full swing!
Storm: The Saint is standing at the end of the hallway watching Cage and Dare stare each other down and he actually looks pleased!
Saint: YOU HAVE BOTH FACED YOUR FEARS NOW THIS IS ANYONE’S MATCH TO WIN! NOW STOP STANDING AROUND AND LET’S DO THIS ALREADY!
Deal: Neither Cage or Dare have to be told twice as just like they did at the start of the match they charge at each other and start beating the hell out of each other! Dare grabs a nearby chair and SMASHES Cage with it! Cage responds by grabbing a painting off the wall and SMASHING IT over Dare’s head!
Storm: They are throwing each other into the wall of the hallway as they continue to batter each other senseless! Dare throws Cage through a door and he ends up in the first floor bathroom! Dare follows him in and throws Cage into the bathtub! He has his hands around Cage’s throat and is CHOKING HIM while Cage claws at his face to break free!
Deal: Dare sees the faucet and turns it on and now water is filling the bathtub! Dare tries to shove Cage’s head under the faucet like he’s trying to WATERBOARD HIM!
Storm: Worse than that I think Dare is trying to DROWN HIM! The tub is filling with water around Cage’s head and Dare has Cage’s head UNDER WATER! DARE IS TRYING TO DROWN CAGE!
Deal: I know this is a no rules match, but I don’t think that includes DROWNING your opponent! Cage is under water trying to fight out but he can’t get his head above water! The Saint has seen enough and is now trying to PULL Dare off of Cage! Dare is REFUSING to let go as he is trying to put Cage away LITERALLY!
Storm: The Saint has his arm around Dare’s neck trying to pull him away from Cage as he says killing your opponent isn’t part of the deal and he’s not going to have someone die in his home!
Deal: The Saint FINALLY pries Dare off of Cage and shoves him back so he can check on him! Cage isn’t moving as his head was under water for a long time! The Saint is checking his pulse and he turns white as a ghost! He says Cage isn’t breathing …. The Saint says Cage is …. He can’t finish his thought ….
Storm: The Saint says Cage is DEAD! Daniel Dare drowned Cage and KILLED HIM!
Deal: NO! NO! This can’t be happening! This has gone too far! It has gone TOO DAMN FAR!
Storm: The Saint looks at Dare who seems totally unbothered by this! He doesn’t care that he just DROWNED CAGE and KILLED HIM!
Deal: The Saint looks up at Dare with pure ANGER in his eyes and begins screaming in his face! He’s screaming that Dare took things too far and now Cage is dead in his bathtub!
Storm: I can’t believe what I’m seeing here! Dare just KILLED CAGE! HE KILLED HIM!
Deal: Cage has been accused of having a death wish in the past, but I don’t think this is what he had in mind! The Saint exits the bathroom saying he needs to call the authorities while Dare looks unconcerned and somewhat PROUD of what he did!
Storm: How can he be proud of THAT! He just killed a man! This is SICK!
Deal: Dare turns his back to the body of Cage and yells at the Saint that he’s not going to help him clean up the body!
Storm: What is wrong with him! That is MESSED UP!
Deal: Dare is now CACKLING HYSTERICALLY as he says this means he wins …. CAGE IS RISING FROM THE BATH TUB! WHAT THE HELL!
Storm: OH MY GOD! CAGE IS A ZOMBIE NOW AND HE’S HUNGRY FOR HUMAN FLESH!
Deal: HE’S NOT A ZOMBIE! HE’S ALSO NOT DEAD! But just like a HORROR MOVIE VILLAIN who won’t stay dead when you thought he was done, I'm going with Jason Voorhees of Friday The 13th when he rises out of Crystal Lake, Cage steps out of the bathtub and now is walking towards Dare!
Storm: Cage looks POSSESSED right now! I’m scared!
Deal: Silence you big baby! Dare still thinks Cage is done for and he has no idea that Cage is ALIVE and on his feet! Dare is still cackling like a hyena to himself as Cage grabs him and spins Dare around to face him!
Storm: Dare’s jaw hits the floor as he can’t believe Cage is alive …. CAGE TACKLES DARE AND BEGINS WHALING ON HIM!
Deal: Dare is trying to cover up but Cage has gone FULLY FERAL as he pummels Dare like a madman! A few minutes ago we thought Cage was DEAD and now he’s beating the shit out of Dare which begs the question was that a RUSE between him and the Saint to fool Dare!
Storm: I don’t know and I doubt either of them will admit to it, but it sure smells that way to me!
Deal: It doesn’t matter now as Cage is PUMMELING Dare! He pulls Dare off the floor and throws him HEAD FIRST INTO THE TOILET! Cage puts Dare’s head on the toilet seat and begins SLAMMING THE LID UP AND DOWN ON IT! He now sticks Dare’s head into the toilet and FLUSHES IT ON HIM! I hope for Dare’s sake that the toilet was empty!
Storm: Cage pulls Dare up and hurls him into the hallway and Dare slams into the wall! Dare bounces back towards Cage who drops him with a FACE SLAM! Cage covers him and gets 1 …. 2 …. DARE KICKS OUT!
Deal: That is Cage’s first attempt at a pinfall after facing his fear, and now it’s all about who can put the other away! Cage grabs Dare by the hair and throws him head first into the kitchen! Dare slams into the dishwasher and Cage runs towards him with a RUNNING KNEE …. DARE MOVES AND CAGE CRASHES INTO THE DISHWASHER!
Storm: Dare opens up the dishwasher while Cage clutches his knee! Dare grabs a plate and SMASHES it over Cage’s head! Cage staggers as Dare grabs a broken piece from the plate he just destroyed and CUTS Cage across the stomach!
Deal: Cage doubles over as that cut deep, now Dare grabs Cage by the leg and places it across the open dishwasher …. DARE SLAMS IT SHUT ON CAGE’S LEG! Cage hits the ground writhing in pain and now Dare picks him up for a DEATH VALLEY DRIVER ON THE KITCHEN COUNTER!
Storm: Cage rolls off to the floor and now Dare covers him! 1 …. 2 …. CAGE KICKS OUT! Dare yells at the Saint saying it was a slow count and the Saint tells Dare maybe if he didn’t move in slow motion he might have gotten the pin!
Deal: Dare is known for trying to intimidate the officials but he isn’t going to intimidate the Saint. That isn’t going to stop him from arguing though and he is making his point known loudly!
Storm: The Saint is making his point just as loudly as these two were MADE to argue with each other!
Deal: The Saint isn’t having it with Dare and says if he wants another round with him they can set a time and place in 2026 but for now he needs to focus on Cage! Dare angrily turns around to face Dare …. CAGE SMASHES HIM OVER THE HEAD WITH A BLENDER!
Storm: Dare DROPS like he was shot as Cage BRAINED him with that blender! Glass is everywhere and I think some of it is wedged in Dare’s skull! Cage moves in, hobbling on one leg and PULLS himself up on the kitchen counter! He stands over Dare and LEAPS OFF FOR AN ELBOW SMASH!
Deal: I don’t know if he leaped off or fell off because his weakened leg couldn’t support his weight! Either way he pulled it off and Cage covers him again! 1 …. 2 …. DARE KICKS OUT!
Storm: Close call for Dare as Cage nearly got him! Dare stands up and Cage drills him with an upper cut! Another one and Dare is reeling! Cage goes to follow up but Dare lashes out with a kick to Cage’s wounded knee and Cage drops like a rock!
Deal: Dare drags Cage towards the dining room pummeling him as he does! Dare picks up Cage and SLAMS Cage on top of the dining room table! Dare climbs up on the dining room table and lifts Cage up for a MESSIANIC PILEDRIVER THROUGH THE DINING ROOM TABLE! HOLY SHIT!
Storm: That table isn’t like the ones you see at a RAGE arena, this a THICK TABLE and dare just obliterated it with Cage’s head!
Deal: Cage is writhing around in pain like a fish out of water, holding his neck which Dare tweaked earlier in the match! Dare now covers Cage and here’s the count! 1 …. 2 …. CAGE KICKS OUT IN TIME!
Storm: Dare can’t believe he didn’t get it! Dare pulls Cage up and prepares for a POWER BOMB …. Cage BACK FLIPS him over and Dare lands on debris from the broken table! Cage now wraps his left arm around Dare’s neck and begins PUMMELING him on the top of his skull with his right!
Deal: Cage is POUNDING those shards of glass from the blender stuck in Dare’s head deeper into his flesh and blood is streaming down his face! Dare reaches back and JAMS his thumb into Cage’s eye and Cage lets go! He stands up and Dare gets back to his feet. Dare moves towards him and Cage quickly responds with a SUPER KICK! It sends Dare’s head into the wall and he hits the floor! Cage covers him and gets 1 …. 2 …. DARE KICKS OUT IN TIME!
Storm: Another close call for Dare, but he’s still alive! Cage can’t believe he didn’t get it and goes to follow up, but Dare catches him with a big right hook! Cage fires back and now they are brawling down the main hallway of the Cathedral!
Deal: The punches are flying fast and furious …. Wait a second there’s that room the Saint was talking about earlier!
Storm: The one he said they are not allowed to enter or bad things would happen?
Deal: That’s the one! It has a big KEEP OUT sign plastered on it and Cage and Dare are fighting right towards it! The Saint is telling them to avoid that room or they will both be sorry, but good luck getting them to listen while they are beating the shit out of each other!
Storm: Cage nails Dare with a big right and that staggers Dare! He fires back and catches Cage in the jaw! That has Cage reeling but he quickly snaps out of it and TACKLES DARE INTO THE DOOR OF THE FORBIDDEN ROOM!
Deal: They literally busted open the door to that room and they both went flying inside! The Saint screams “NOW YOU DID IT!” and follows them inside! The Saint SLAMS the door shut and locks it behind him! He looks at them and yells “YOU DIDN’T LISTEN NOW YOU’RE GOING TO GET IT!
Storm: Who knows what that could mean! I’m looking around the room and I don’t see anything unusual except that it’s poorly lit. I don’t see the big deal ….
Deal: A large television at the end of the room lights up and a video starts to play! What the hell is this!
(Video of horror directors Rob Zombie and Uwe Boll plays on the screen.)
Narrator: TODAY AT THE ACADEMY FOR HORROR MOVIE GREATNESS, WE HONOR VISIONARY DIRECTOR UWE BOLL WITH THIS AWARD FOR LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT IN THE HORROR GENRE!
Cage: NOOOOOOOO! UWE BOLL SUCKS! MAKE IT STOP!
Narrator: WE ALSO HONOR ROB ZOMBIE WITH THE AWARD FOR THE GREATEST REBOOT OF A HORROR MOVIE FOR HIS VISIONARY REMAKE OF HALLOWEEN!
Cage: THIS IS TOO MUCH! TURN IT OFF RIGHT NOW!
Deal: Cage is LOSING HIS MIND as anyone who knows Cage knows he DESPISES Uwe Boll and he wanted to personally track down Rob Zombie and kick his ass for how he BUTCHERED the Halloween remake! Seeing this has to be TORTURE for Cage!
Storm: That video stops and now one starts playing of Daniel Dare dressed like ELVIS at a Karaoke contest …. SINGING?
*Dare on video: MY HEART WILL GO OOOOOOOOOOOONNNNNNNN!
Deal: Dear God it’s a video of Dare singing a CELINE DION SONG! I will never will get this image out of my mind!
Dare: THIS IS SLANDER! THIS IS AI GENERATED SLANDER! MUSIC IS NOISE AND I SURE AS HELL WOULD NEVER SING A CELINE DION SONG! TURN THIS OFF!
Deal: The Saint warned them not to go into this room! This is some sort twisted play on fears they both might have and it appears to be working as the Saint is engaging in EMOTIONAL CRUELTY towards both Cage and Dare!
Storm: They are both sweating profusely as this is clearly some form of torture by the Saint who set this room up just for them!
Deal: I guess he figured if they are going to fight in and destroy his house he is going to find a way to amuse himself in the process ….
(Another video plays and it shows Horror In The High Desert director Dutch Marich.)
Marich: Hi, Horror In The High Desert fans! It’s me, Dutch Marich, and I want to thank you all for enjoying the movies, especially the last one, Majesty. But I recently had an epiphany and realized I HATE making horror movies! So I am announcing I am officially CANCELLING Part Five of the Horror In The High Desert series and going back to my first love, making documentary movies about the greatest Olympic sport of all time …. CURLING!
Cage: NO! DAMN YOU SAINT! THIS ISN’T FUNNY! YOU’VE GONE TOO FAR …. I THINK I’M GOING TO BE SICK!
Deal: Cage is down on all fours DRY HEAVING as the idea of Horror In The High Desert Part Five not being made is too much for him to handle!
Storm: Now ANOTHER video is playing on the television! What else could we see!
Deal: It looks like a government official making a speech? What in the world is going on!
Government official: Today, for the first time in history, the House Of Representatives UNANIMOUSLY voted to make the production, distribution and consumption of pineapple pizza ILLEGAL! The bill immediately went to the Senate where it passed UNANIMOUSLY and then went to the President’s desk where he immediately signed it and then promised that anyone caught violating this federal law will immediately go to prison for LIFE!
Dare: THIS ISN’T FUNNY SAINT! PINEAPPLE PIZZA IS A GIFT FROM THE GODS AND I REFUSE TO LISTEN TO YOU SULLY IT’S GOOD NAME LIKE THIS!
Deal: Dare is HYPERVENTILATING as this video clearly didn’t sit well with him! A light flicks on near Dare and we see a PINEAPPLE PIZZA on a table waiting for him! Dare immediately rushes over to get himself a slice to calm his nerves! He grabs a slice and we hear a BUZZING SOUND …. The pineapple pizza is attached to an ELECTRO SHOCK MACHINE! Dare is being ZAPPED with electricity while he holds the slice but he STILL EATS IT! Damn this man loves his pineapple pizza!
Storm: Even while he’s being shocked with electricity! The Saint has always said enjoying pineapple pizza was a sign of mental illness and he may be on to something!
Deal: Dare finishes the slice and flips off the Saint when he’s done! Neither he or Cage are happy with him right now!
Cage: WHAT THE HELL IS WRONG WITH YOU SAINT! THIS IS TOO MUCH!
Dare: YOU ARE A SICK MAN SAINT! YOU HEAR ME? YOU ARE SICK?
Saint: YOU GUYS WANT SICK? I’LL GIVE YOU SICK!
Deal: The Saint has a box and pulls out what appears to be noise cancelling headphones? Why the hell is the Saint putting on noise cancelling headphones?
Storm: The Saint pulls what appears to be a remote out of his pocket. He points it towards something and clicks a button. MUSIC starts to play …. Oh God Saint you didn’t. PLEASE TELL ME YOU DIDN’T!
Music: I JUST WANT YOU FOR MY OWN …. MORE THAN YOU COULD EVER KNOW …. MAKE MY WISH COME TRUE …. ALL I WANT FOR CHRISTMAS IS YOU!
Deal: DAMN IT HE DID! The Saint is TORTURING Cage and Dare with the most annoying, obnoxious, overplayed holiday song, ALL I WANT FOR CHRISTMAS BY MARIAH CAREY! THIS IS INHUMAN!
Cage: SAINT YOU SON OF A BITCH! THIS IS DEPRAVED EVEN FOR YOU!
Dare: MUSIC IS NOISE AND THIS IS THE NOISIEST NOISE I’VE EVER HEARD! I HATE YOU SAINT!
Saint: WHAT’S THAT? I CAN’T HEAR EITHER OF YOU! DAMN THESE NOISE CANCELLING HEADPHONES WORK GREAT! THEY WERE EXPENSIVE, BUT WORTH EVERY PENNY!
Deal: Cage and Dare are both covering their ears screaming bloody murder and who can blame them as the Saint has piped in Mariah Carey’s GOD AWFUL Christmas song to torture them! This is sick! Twisted! And I think this violates the part in the United States Constitution that outlaws CRUEL AND UNUSUAL PUNISHMENT as NO ONE likes this song!
Storm: Speak for yourself, I think it’s kinda catchy! ALL I WANT FOR CHRISTMAS …. IS YOU!
Deal: YOU NEED HELP! Cage and Dare have their ears covered and are screaming at the Saint to turn the song off and of course the Saint decides to TURN UP THE VOLUME! Cage and Dare now go to the door and are trying to kick it open but the door is LOCKED!
Storm: They are demanding it be open and are kicking at the door trying to break it down! Cage and Dare now both lower their shoulders and BLAST into the door and it opens up! They both go spilling into the hallway and they both look RELIEVED to be out of that room!
Saint: CAGE! DANIEL DARE! YOU HAVE BOTH FACED YOUR FEARS! POORLY! BUT YOU FACED THEM! I HOPE YOU ENJOYED THE SHOW! HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA!
Deal: The Saint is laughing hysterically at what he just put Cage and Dare through and for the first time ever I think Cage and Dare agree with each other as neither of them found this funny! But they don’t have time to worry about that as there is still a match to be won and now the fists start flying AGAIN!
Storm: They are fighting down the hallway and are battering each other against the wall! They have beaten each other half to death this entire time and they still have a lot of fight in them!
Deal: Cage and Dare continue to batter each other and they are making their way towards a GLASS DOOR! Cage and Dare are moving at WARP SPEED as they pummel each other and THEY THROW EACH OTHER THROUGH THE GLASS DOOR! OH MY GOD!
Storm: THAT WAS MESSED UP! These two were already bloody head to toe and now they just sliced each other open even more! There is a pool of blood forming beneath both of them and even more glass stuck in their bodies! How much further are they going to push each other!
Deal: As far as they have to! That’s how far they will push each other! Both men are pushing themselves up and we see they are on the patio that leads to the Cathedral’s backyard! They are now OUTSIDE and will you look at that? IT’S SNOWING! They are outside in the snow and there is a GIANT CHRISTMAS TREE in the back yard with CHRISTMAS GIFTS underneath it!
Storm: And look who’s standing in front of the tree …. It’s SAINTA CLAUS!
Deal: IT IS SAINTA CLAUS! The Saint has put on his Sainta Claus get up and is standing in front of the Christmas tree waving Cage and Dare towards him!
Saint: HO HO HO! MERRY CHRISTMAS TO YOU TWO! Despite the fact you both have turned my house in a war zone and will be paying through the nose to get it fixed, as the official provider of holiday greetings and seasons beatings, as the special referee of this all important match, I decided it was only right that I got each of you a very special CHRISTMAS GIFT! Dare, here is YOURS!
Deal: Sainta Claus hands Dare a box and he quickly opens it up …. EDNA! IT’S EDNA! The barbed wire baseball bat Dare has used on numerous victims over the years!
Saint: Enjoy the gift! If you don't, that's not my problem! Cage, here is YOURS!
Deal: Sainta Claus hands Cage his gift and he opens it up …. It’s a KENDO STICK wrapped with DUCT TAPE AND RAZOR BLADES!
Storm: Both Cage and Dare seem happy with their gifts which goes to show Sainta Claus is WAY BETTER than that fraud Santa Claus! That asshole always forgets the batteries!
Deal: Don’t get me started on that FAKE! But that’s for another day as after beating each other senseless throughout the Cathedral, Cage and Dare are now outside in the back yard, IN THE SNOW, bloodied and bruised with both of them holding a VERY DANGEROUS WEAPON in their hands! The blood pouring out of their numerous wounds is turning the snow beneath their feet bright red and here is a pool of blood around both men!
Saint: What are you two waiting for? You have your gifts, now FUCK EACH OTHER UP ALREADY!
Deal: They don’t need to be told twice as Cage and Dare are now DUELING with their weapons! Dare swings at Cage with Edna but he blocks it away with the Kendo Stick! Cage now swings at Dare who bats it away with Edna! These two are trying to MAIM each other permanently here in the backyard of the Cathedral!
Storm: And the snow is falling harder now! Both men are fighting the blood falling into their eyes and the snow blowing in their face! This match sure has had everything!
Deal: Dare and Cage continue to swing away at each other but are not able to land a shot! Cage takes a wild swing with the Kendo Stick but Dare ducks out of the way! Cage tries to get himself set but his feet slip in the snow and DARE SMASHES CAGE IN THE BACK WITH EDNA!
Storm: Cage HOWLS in agony as the barbed wire digs into his flesh! Dare takes Edna and is now GRINDING IT UP AND DOWN CAGE’S BACK! LOOK AT ALL THAT BLOOD!
Deal: Dare is taking chunks out of Cage’s back with Edna and there is a SICK, TWISTED SMILE ON DARE’S FACE! He is TORTURING CAGE and I THINK HE’S GETTING OFF ON IT!
Storm: Dare derives happiness from the misery of others and this is without question his HAPPY PLACE!
Deal: Cage grabs the Kendo Stick with both hands and takes a desperation swing backwards over his shoulders and gets Dare in the face with it! Cage now pulls the Kendo Stick forward and MY GOD! One of the razor blades got Dare on the side of his face and opened up a HUGE wound!
Storm: Dare recoils in pain and now Cage rushes at him and CROSS CHECKS Dare in the face with the Kendo Stick like a hockey player and Dare goes down! He’s trying to get up but is slipping on the snow and now Cage begins WHALING ON DARE WITH THE KENDO STICK!
Deal: Cage is GOING OFF on Dare and look at Cage’s face! He has gone totally SAVAGE! He may be here physically but mentally he is elsewhere as every facet of what makes Cage who he is and his humanity have taken leave from his mind and has been replaced by a bloodthirsty, ravenous ANIMAL!
Storm: It’s the zombie in him! You know how much he loves those zombie movies! He’s watched so many of them it’s turned him into one!
Deal: You know that’s not possible! Or I don’t think it is! Either way Cage is BATTERING Dare head to toe with that Kendo Stick and is opening a new one each time one of those razor blades makes contact with his flesh!
Storm: Dare tries to sit up and Cage BLASTS HIM OVER THE HEAD! Dare goes down and Cage goes for the cover! 1 …. 2 …. DARE KICKS OUT IN TIME!
Deal: Dare was able to kick out before the Saint counted to three, and did you notice each time the Saint’s hand slapped the snow, BLOOD came shooting up as everywhere these men go there is a pool of blood that follows them!
Storm: I saw that and that is the perfect way to describe this match! A never ending pool of blood! I’m surprised either of these men have any left!
Deal: Cage gets back to his feet and tries to reset as Dare is barely able to stand up! Cage moves towards Dare, Kendo Stick still in tow …. Dare grabs a handful of blood soaked snow and THROWS IT IN CAGE’S EYES! Cage is frantically wiping the snow out of his eyes …. Dare comes up from behind Cage with Edna and is TRYING TO FORCE IT INTO CAGE’S MOUTH!
Storm: Dare has a modified FULL NELSON on Cage and is using it to keep Edna in his mouth! Cage is trying to keep his mouth closed and the barbed wire is SLICING OPEN HIS LIPS!
Deal: Blood is now pouring out of Cage’s mouth and Cage is desperately trying to break out! Cage reaches his hands up and GRABS Edna! The barbed wire is cutting into his hands but he is FORCING Edna away from his mouth! Cage leans forward and now swings his head backwards into Dare’s face! He caught him on the nose and that stuns Dare! He does it again and Dare loses his grip!
Storm: Cage breaks free and turns to face Dare …. Dare raises Edna above his head and BRINGS IT DOWN VIOLENTLY ON CAGE’S HEAD! Cage hits the ground and now the blood is flowing like a river out of his head!
Deal: Dare is standing over Cage with a crazed look in his eyes and I feel like we just witnessed a horrific re-enactment of the scene from The Walking Dead where Negan killed Glen! Only Negan called his weapon Lucille and Dare is WAY MORE EVIL than Negan ever was!
Storm: Cage is down and he isn’t moving as Dare literally split his head open with Edna! A PERVERSE SMILE appears on Dare’s face and now he covers Cage! There is no way Cage kicks out of this!
Deal: The Saint counts and we get 1 …. 2 …. CAGE KICKS OUT! HE KICKED OUT! IT WAS AT THE LAST SECOND BUT DAMN IT HE KICKED OUT!
Storm: HOW! I THOUGHT HE WAS DONE! HOW DID HE KICK OUT!
Deal: Dare is asking himself the same question as he can’t believe Cage survived that! What a scene this is! Two of RAGE’s all time greats, battling it out in the back yard of another all time great, covered head to toe in their own blood as the Chicago snow falls around them!
Storm: The thing is only Dare is on his feet! Cage has next to nothing left and while Dare is beaten down himself, he still has more to give than Cage at this point! It’s going to take a miracle for Cage to pull this off!
Deal: Cage is trying to get to his feet and Dare raises his hand up! That means the TESTICLE SQUEEZE is coming as he wants to end this NOW! Dare charges in for the Testcicle Squeeze …. Cage BLOCKS IT and takes Dare to the ground with an arm bar! He sees the Kendo Stick nearby and places Dare’s hand on it …. CAGE STOMPS DARE’S HAND ON THE KENDO STICK!
Storm: One of the razor blades sliced open Dare’s hand! Cage just cut open his power hand, the one he uses for the Testicle Squeeze and that cut is SICKENING! There is blood everywhere!
Deal: That also snapped the Kendo Stick in half and now Cage’s weapon is useless! But he picks Dare up and delivers a FALCON ARROW on what’s left of it and the razor blades go into Dare’s back! Cage covers him and here’s the count! 1 …. 2 …. DARE KICKS OUT RIGHT BEFORE THREE!
Storm: Now I’m asking HOW DID DARE DO THAT! That would have put away most wrestlers easily!
Deal: Dare isn’t most wrestlers! Neither is Cage! And these men are giving everything they have in this WAR of a match! Cage can’t believe he didn’t get the three count there and seems to be asking himself what is it going to take to defeat Dare!
Storm: You can see his breath in the cold Chicago air as he tries to think of something, anything to put Dare down as nothing has worked so far!
Deal: Cage gets to his feet and again goes to try to put Dare away …. TESTICLE SQUEEZE! DARE HAS THE TESTICLE SQUEEZE ON CAGE! That’s the same hand that got sliced open by the razor blades on the Kendo Stick and blood is pouring out of Dare’s hand as he applies the hold but it seems to be working as Cage is in TORTUROUS PAIN!
Storm: The Saint is standing by Cage to see if he taps out, but Cage is refusing to give in! Dare is screaming at Cage to call it quits while his manhood is intact but Cage will not tap out!
Deal: Normally there would be ring ropes Cage could try to get to but they are fighting outside in the snow so Cage has nothing to turn to except whatever strength he has left! The problem is I don’t think he has much if any left!
Storm: Cage is hanging on, using the strongest part of his body to stay in the fight and that’s his HEART! Cage’s biggest strength throughout his career has always been his heart, but it’s also been his biggest weakness as it has led him to push him further than he should have! This is looking like one of those times!
Deal: The Saint continues to look over Cage to see if he’s going to tap and Cage is still refusing to give in! Dare is squeezing harder and harder and you can only imagine the pain Cage is in right now! Dare is telling the Saint to call the match but Cage screams at him not to even think about it because he’s not done!
Storm: This is PAINFUL to watch! Cage is refusing to give in but he looks to be fading! I think he’s fading!
Deal: HE IS! Cage looks like he is passing out as his eyes are rolling back in his head! He is losing consciousness and now the Saint raises Cage’s hand …. It falls! He raises it a second time and it FALLS AGAIN!
Storm: This isn’t looking good for Cage! One more time and it’s over!
Deal: Dare is screaming at the Saint to raise his hand again! He believes Cage is done and won’t respond! The Saint takes a deep breath and raises Cage’s hand a third time …. IT STAYS UP! CAGE’S HAND STAYS UP! DARE CAN’T BELIEVE IT! THE SAINT CAN’T BELIEVE! THESE FANS IN NEW YORK CAN’T BELIEVE IT! AND I SURE AS HELL CAN’T BELIEVE IT EITHER!
Storm: The fans here in New York City are on their feet cheering for Cage! They want him to keep fighting! They want him to take down Dare!
Fans: CAGE! CAGE! CAGE!
Deal: The sound of the fans chanting for Cage is being piped into the loud speaker system of the Cathedral and they can hear it in the back yard! Cage can hear it and is now pounding his hand on the ground trying to fire himself up as the fans continue to chant louder!
Storm: Cage is trying to WILL himself to overcome the UNGODLY PAIN he is feeling and fight out of the Testicle Squeeze that Dare has shown no signs of letting up on! In fact he’s only putting more pressure on!
Deal: I’ve never seen a more pained expression in my life than the one I see on Cage’s face right now! But I’ve also never seen a look of greater determination either! Cage is trying to force his way to his feet while Dare STILL has the Testicle Squeeze on!
Storm: He’s back on his feet! Cage has somehow forced his way to his feet!
Deal: Cage is back up and now he reaches down to Dare’s hand that has the Testicle Squeeze on and JAMS HIS THUMB INTO THE CUT ON HIS HAND! Remember that’s the hand Cage stomped into the Kendo Stick that got cut open by the razor blades! Now Cage is DIGGING his thumb into that wound and is RIPPING IT OPEN FURTHER!
Storm: Dare is HOWLING IN PAIN and blood is GUSHING out of the wound!
Deal: Cage continues to jam his thumb into the wound and DARE LETS GO! DARE LETS GO OF THE TESTICLE SQUEEZE …. THUNDER CAGE! CAGE GOT HIM WITH THE THUNDER CAGE!
Storm: DARE IS DOWN! HE’S DOWN AND HE ISN’T MOVING!
Deal: CAGE COVERS HIM! 1 …. 2 …. 3! CAGE GOT HIM! HE GOT HIM! CAGE IS THE NEW RAGE WORLD CHAMPION!
**DING**DING**DING**
Stock: LADIES AND GENTLEMEN! THE WINNER OF THE FEAR FACTORY …. AND THE NEW RAGE WORLD CHAMPION …. CAGE!
(Deafening pop from the fans. A video of the fans celebrating the win is projected onto a large screen by the Cathedral’s backyard with chants of CAGE! CAGE! CAGE! erupting again.)
Deal: CAGE HAS DONE IT! Cage has defeated Daniel Dare in what might be the SICKEST and BLOODIEST match I have ever seen but Cage defeats Daniel Dare and is now the NEW RAGE WORLD CHAMPION! HE DID IT!
Storm: What a match! WHAT A MATCH THIS WAS! It had everything you could possibly think of and more! These men threw everything they had at each other and gave us a match for the ages. But in the end Cage prevails and RAGE has a new world champion!
Deal: Dare is sitting in the snow, covered in blood and breathing heavily, taking in the sight of the Saint handing Cage the RAGE World Championship belt and raising his hand in victory!
Storm: Cage looks up at the video showing the fans celebrating back in New York City and raises the belt above his head in acknowledgement! The cheers get even louder as the fans get the ending they were hoping for, Cage is walking out as champion!
Deal: A feud between two of the biggest names in RAGE that has lasted for almost THREE YEARS comes to a head in a match I will never forget for as long as I live. The Saint has pulled out his cellphone and is telling the paramedics to come inside NOW as Dare, clearly in pain, is trying to stand and walk off but is having difficulty doing so while Cage COLLAPSES into the snow as the exhaustion finally overwhelms him!
Storm: Is Cage making SNOW ANGELS or are his arms and legs just moving because of the cold and pain?
Deal: I don’t know, but whatever it is Cage is making a snow angel with his own blood and it’s own way that seems like a fitting end to this match! The paramedics have made it to the back yard and immediately begin working on Cage and Dare as both of these men are going to need serious medical attention after this!
Storm: That’s not all who came out, look who else has joined us!
Deal: It’s the FREAKS ON PARADE! We haven’t seen them in forever! They have come out to the back yard and they have HUGE BOX OF FIRE WORKS! They start lighting them off and we have a Christmas fireworks display to end Year 22! Cage sees the fireworks and says something to the Saint!
Cage: I THOUGHT YOU SAID NOTHING FLAMMABLE!
Saint: I SAID NOTHING FLAMMABLE FOR YOU!
Cage: BASTARD! IT WAS ONE ROOM!
Saint: IT WAS A BIG ROOM!
Deal: The Saint and Cage continue to discuss the flammable items issue as the paramedics continue to work on him as well as Dare. The Freaks are filling the sky with fireworks and this is the perfect way to end 2025 in RAGE! Thank you all for watching Year 22 and we can’t wait to see all of you in 2026! Until then MERRY CHRISTMAS, HAPPY HOLIDAYS AND WE WILL SEE YOU NEXT YEAR!
(The ending credits roll with Cage being loaded onto a stretcher with the RAGE World Championship belt resting on his waist, Dare being wheeled out on a stretcher of his own and the Freaks On Parade continuing to set off fireworks while the Saint looks on.)
[Card]
RAGE Year 22 PPV
Tuesday, December 23rd, 2025
Madison Square Garden - New York, New York
Main Event
RAGE World Championship
-Live from The Saint's Cathedral in Chicago, Illinois on RAGE Vision!
-Fear Factory Match
Special Guest Referee: The Saint
Daniel Dare (champion) vs. Cage
RAGE Bare Knuckles Championship
The Bootslut (champion) w/ Filthy Phil vs. Monster Big Tel
RAGE Scientific Showcase Championship
Doug Devens (champion) w/ Thomas Gordon vs. Nightwalker
RAGE High Stakes Championship
Scott Grayse (champion) vs. Doug Devens w/ Thomas Gordon
RAGE Gauntlet Tag Team Championships
Thee Storm (Lady Giant and Crazy Jenna) (champions) vs. Action Jay Jackson and Gemini w/ Homeless Don
One-on-One Match
-Paid for by Richard Mason
-Live from Saudi Arabia on RAGE Vision!
Steve Hogar vs. Kip Kutler
Loser Leaves RAGE Match
-Handicapped Match
Harvey Adams vs. Sweet FA and Tuppence Banglarron w/ Filthy Phil
Double Jeopardy Prize Steel Cage Match
-Climb the cage - somehow figure out a way to win the briefcase hanging from the rafters to claim the Double Jeopardy prize!
Participants:
Joe Mills
Dana Czech
Monster Big Pat
Monster Big Dave
Monster Big Hamish
Kristian Bane
Harmony Hardin
Sin
Biz MacTavish
Cora
Kristial Ball
Bart the Florida Man
LaPercell Daisy
Dan the Baptist
Lucy
Bobby Bastard
Harold Hartley
Malaboo Dreamstone
Alice Killjoy
Dolly Killjoy
Fifteen
Reginald Van Newton
Shannan Hicks
[Content]
Deal: We are kicking things off here at Year 22 with the Double Jeopardy Cage match! 23 RAGE superstars will be competing inside of this cage to claim the prize that is inside a briefcase that is suspended above the ring! The object is to climb the cage and claim the briefcase and whoever is able to grab it and win the Double Jeopardy prize, it will grant whoever wins it the ability to restart ANY MATCH ONE TIME and there is NO EXPIRATION DATE on this prize!
Storm: That’s a TRUE LEGEND of a prize, almost as good as waking up on Christmas morning and finding Santa Claus left you a Buddy Meyers bath bomb and a super sized box of Corn Flakes under your tree! Neil Puller and his Ricker Fed crap has nothing to do with this!
Deal: Yeah, sure let’s go with that! There is a verifiable WHO’S WHO of RAGE competing in this match. I mean look at all these WORLD CLASS SUPERSTARS competing in this match!
Joe Mills
Dana Czech
Monster Big Pat
Monster Big Dave
Monster Big Hamish
Kristian Bane
Harmony Hardin
Sin
Biz MacTavish
Cora
Kristal Ball
Bart the Florida Man
LaPercell Daisy
Dan the Baptist
Lucy
Bobby Bastard
Harold Hartley
Malaboo Dreamstone
Alice Killjoy
Dolly Killjoy
Fifteen
Reginald Van Newton
Shannan Hicks
Storm: That’s a hell of a list! A total VIP contingent of RAGE AND PRO WRESTLING!
Deal: Every wrestler in RAGE is a VIP of this business! That’s what makes us RAGE!
Stock: LADIES AND BLOODY GENTLEMEN! UP NEXT IS THE DOUBLE BLOODY JEOPARDY CAGE MATCH! THE DOUBLE JEOPARDY PRIZE IS INSIDE A BLOODY BRIEFCASE SUSPENDED FROM THE RAFTERS ABOVE THE RING! THE FIRST PERSON TO CLIMB THE BLOODY CAGE AND GRAB THE BRIEFCASE WILL WIN THE DOUBLE JEOPARDY PRIZE WHICH WILL ALLOW THE HOLDER TO RESTART ONE BLOODY MATCH ANY TIME AT A TIME AND PLACE OF THEIR BLOODY CHOOSING AND THERE IS NO BLOODY EXPIRATION DATE ON THIS PRIZE!
NOW THAT WE GOT THAT OUT OF THE BLOODY WAY LET’S MEET THE BLOODY COMPETITORS!
JOE MILLS
DANA CZECH
MONSTER BIG PAT
MONSTER BIG DAVE
MONSTER BIG HAMISH
KRISTIAN BANE
HARMONY HARDIN
SIN
BIZ MACTAVISH
CORA
KRISTAL BALL
BART THE FLORIDA MAN
LAPERCELL DAISY
DAN THE BAPTIST
LUCY
BOBBY BASTARD
HAROLD HARTLEY
MALABOO DREAMSTONE
ALICE KILLJOY
DOLLY KILLJOY
FIFTEEN
REGINALD VAN NEWTON
AND SHANNAN BLOODY HICKS!
Deal: We are just moments away from this very important match! But now that the wrestlers are inside the cage I notice we are short a few wrestlers as Kristal Ball is nowhere to be found! What is going on with that?
Storm: I don’t know why she wouldn’t be here, but Ball is apparently running late or totally forgot about the match and I doubt she forgot!
Deal: I doubt that too! I also don’t see Harold Hartley either! He was listed as one of the favorites in Las Vegas to win this, but he’s not here either! What is going on?
Storm: Hartley never runs late, I hope nothing happened to him! Same goes for Kristal Ball! What is going on here!?
Deal: That’s two people missing from this match and we have no idea what happened to them! We’ll have to find out later as right now this match is about to start with the 21 wrestlers who did make it to the cage!
**DING**DING**
Deal: Here we go and immediately we have wrestlers going towards the cage wall! Bart the Florida Man makes a quick move to get towards the briefcase, but Monster Big Hamish grabs him off the cage wall and CHOKE SLAMS him to the mat!
Storm: Harmony Hardin is on the top turnbuckle trying to get up the cage but Fifteen comes underneath her and POWER BOMBS Hardin to the mat!
Deal: RVN now runs up and STOMPS Hardin in the head! He calls her a DEFECT for thinking she could claim a prize meant for either him or Fifteen!
Storm: Cora turns and spins. She wipes out both of the Killjoys with a FLYING BODY BLOCK! Cora now turns towards the cage and starts to climb but is quickly cut off by Lucy who grabs her by the shoulder and yanks her back down!
Deal: Lucy tries to climb the cage wall, but Bobby grabs her by the ankle and roughly pulls Lucy off the wall! Lucy angrily shoves him and the former couple are having words with each other, but here comes DTB from behind with a DOUBLE AXE HANDLE to Bobby!
Storm: Monsters Big Dave and Big Pat are slugging it out with Mills and Czech as they all are preventing each other from getting onto the cage! The Double Jeopardy prize is dangling from the rafters waiting for someone to climb up and grab it but that is going to be a tough task for whoever pulls it off!
Deal: Shannan Hicks has LaPecell Daisy above his head and PRESS SLAMS her into the cage! He now flexes his muscles in celebration and screams at everyone in the cage!
Hicks: Y’ALL BETTER GET OUT OF MAHHH WAY BECAUSE IMMA WINNING THIS ONE, DADDY!
Storm: Nice to see Hicks is as confident as ever, but he better pay attention because Bane comes up from behind and THROWS Hicks face first into the cage!
Deal: Malaboo Dreamstone is tied up with Sin and Biz and they are letting each other have it! There will be no teamwork found in this match tonight!
*The action continues for the next several minutes with every wrestler showing out. Mills and Czech show off their legendary teamwork as they take down Big Dave and Big Pat with a combination of a Double Superkick followed by a Double Drop Kick. Big Dave and Big Pat return the favor shortly after that as they threw Mills and Czech over their shoulders, intentionally smashing Mills and Czech into each other before delivering a massive power slam to both.
Fifteen showed off his impressive skills by climbing the cage and leaping off towards Bastard Bobby with a dynamic flying shoulder tackle. Bobby was able to fight back and hit Fifteen with a Fall Away Slam into the cage. Lucy and Dan The Baptist double team Bobby and drop him with a DDT into a Curb Stomp combo, which leads to Bobby getting an unlikely assist from Cora who sends Lucy flying into the cage with an amazing Flying Head Scissors. Bobby got up and dropped DTB with a clothesline, only to find himself swarmed by Fifteen and RVN.
Sin and Biz show off their impressive teamwork against the Killjoys with Filthy Phil cheering them on from the outside. Sin, putting her announcing skills to use during the assault, perfectly narrates the ass kicking Biz and herself lay on the Killjoy’s, throwing the word bloody and some other choice words we will not repeat here at them, clearly enjoying the beating they are delivering. And of course Biz made sure to leave her mark, literally, as she bit both Alice and Dolly on their shoulders, leaving a huge bite mark on them and nearly taking a large chunk of flesh with her.
Hicks and Bane take turns smashing each other’s head into the cage, with Hicks repeatedly asking Bane “DO YOU KNOW WHO YOU’RE MESSING WITH, DADDY?”, a question Bane clearly gets tired of being asked very quickly.
Dreamstone found herself tied up with Bart and LaPercell and that fight proved far more vicious than people expected with all of them hitting what could be considered dirty moves on each other in the process.
There was no shortage of high impact moves as wrestlers such as Mills, DTB, Sin, and Big Hamish all pulling off amazing moves off of the cage well, such as Mills with a Moonsault off the cage onto the Monsters, DTB with an amazing Tornado DDT on Bobby, Sin with a Hurricanrana on Alice and Big Hamish of all people with a massive splash onto Bart the Florida Man who was all over the place during the chaos.
There were several near misses as numerous wrestlers went for the briefcase and failed. Biz came close, Lucy almost got it, RVN made a suicidal leap off of the cage and came within an inch of claiming it, and Big Dave came painfully close before missing it and crashing into several wrestler’s below.
There was no shortage of highlight reel moves, but perhaps the most shocking moment didn’t involve an attempt for the briefcase but something far more controversial involving Cora!
Deal: Cora and Lucy are battling each other tooth and nail as they are bashing each other’s head into the cage! Lucy with a martial arts kick to Cora, who responds with a spinning back fist to Lucy!
Storm: They have really torn into each other! I would love to see them face off in a regular match after this!
Deal: So would I! Lucy with a Knee Strike to Cora, but she quickly follows up with a HEAD BUTT! That knocks Lucy backwards and now Cora starts to climb the cage! She has her eyes on the briefcase as she goes but now Lucy recovers and goes after her! Lucy clocks Cora in the head and drives her head into the cage! Lucy has Cora by the mask and is SMASHING her head into the cage!
Storm: Cora fires her elbow into Lucy’s midsection and that slows her down! Cora now SHOVES Lucy and she is losing her footing! Lucy reaches out for the cage wall to prevent her from falling, but accidentally gets a hold of Cora’s mask and RIPS IT OFF AS SHE FALLS TO THE MAT …. CORA HAS BEEN UNMASKED ….
Deal: IT’S KRISTAL BALL! CORA HAS BEEN KRISTAL BALL UNDER A MASK THIS WHOLE TIME! This explains why we thought Kristal Ball was missing because she was actually disguised as CORA in that mask!
Storm: The fans are SHOCKED as they can’t believe what they just saw! Filthy Phil is FEIGNING surprise like he didn’t know what was going on! He actually yelled at Kristal Ball “WHAT ARE YOU DOING AND WHY ARE YOU WEARING CORA’S MASK!” and I call BULLSHIT!
Deal: I’m also calling BULLSHIT and so is this crowd! They are giving Filthy Phil the business as we just discovered Cora was Kristal Ball in a mask and has been made to pull DOUBLE DUTY by Phil by having her wrestle TWICE at RAGE events and HE’S collecting DOUBLE WAGES for one wrestler!
Storm: The fans are yelling at Filthy Phil and some of them are throwing their empty drink cups and food wrappers at him and are calling him a crook! Filthy Phil is trying to explain himself to the fans at ringside and that is going as poorly as you would expect!
Deal: Filthy Phil is still being pelted with garbage and OH GOD! He just got blasted by a cheese burger from an angry kid in the front row! His jacket is now COVERED with ketchup, mayonnaise, lettuce and onions and now someone takes a container of MUSTARD and SQUIRTS him with it! The fans are not happy with Filthy Phil EXPLOITING poor Kristal Ball and now he is covered in food condiments!
Storm: It serves him right and I hope Kristal Ball is at least getting her share of those wages that Filthy Phil is collecting for himself! What a SCAM ARTIST!
*The fallout from the unmasking of Cora brought a great deal of heat on Filthy Phil as even the wrestlers started calling him out for being greedy and exploiting Cora, prompting the announcers to remark that Filthy Phil is lucky he is outside of the cage while the wrestlers are inside as Filthy Phil would likely be on the receiving end of a serious beating. A few wrestlers even offered to hook Cora up with a good attorney to ensure she gets all the money she’s owed.
As for the match itself, there were several more near misses, including one by DTB who was on the top of the cage and was extremely close to grabbing the briefcase. Bobby climbed up the cage and prevented DTB from grabbing it and was able to hit DTB with the most ring shaking Bastard Bomb of his career on DTB off the cage!
RVN quickly followed Bobby up and delivered a Session Ender off of the cage and Fifteen followed that with a massive splash off of the top rope! All three of them begin working over Bobby and which led to Cora actually “running” in to help Bobby, one of the wrestlers who promised to hook her up with a good attorney, in order to attempt to fight them off.
This led to a massive brawl that saw Sin and Biz getting involved, the Killjoy’s joining in, Harmony Hardin getting involved, Hicks, Bane, Bart, Daisy as well as Monster Big Hamish. Despite Bouts Of Honor being over, it was clear the bad blood between Team Cage and Team Dare still lingered as this brawl took over almost the entire cage. While they all brawled back and forth, this left Mills, Czech, Big Dave and Big Pat alone to battle each other in a match deciding encounter.)
Deal: Big Pat has Czech up and hits him with a CHOKE SLAM! Czech bounces off the mat and Big Pat turns towards Mills who NAILS HIM WITH A SUPER KICK! Big Dave rushes at him and gets a super kick of his own! The Monsters are rocked and now Mills is climbing the cage! He has his eyes on the briefcase and there is no one in his way!
Storm: Mills is climbing the cage as fast as he can but Big Pat and Big Dave are back up and are CLIMBING after him! Mills is almost to the top of the cage, but Big Pat has him by the ankle and is trying to pull him down! Now Big Dave has the other ankle and is doing the same!
Deal: Mills is hanging onto the top of the cage for dear life as both Big Pat and Big Dave are trying to stop him from getting to the briefcase …. HERE COMES CZECH! He’s back up and is climbing the cage towards Mills!
Storm: Czech has gotten between the Monsters and ELBOWS Big Dave in the face! Now he elbows Big Pat! They lose their grip on Mills ankles now Czech climbs up and tells Mills to get on his shoulders!
Deal: Mills nods his head and now he is STANDING on Czech’s shoulders while Czech holds onto the cage! Big Pat and Big Dave once again reach for Mills as he LEAPS off of Czech’s shoulder’s just as Czech takes Big Pat and Big Dave back down to the mat with a DOUBLE CLOTHESLINE … MILLS GRABS THE BRIEFCASE IN MID AIR AND CRASHES TO THE MAT WITH IT! MILLS WINS THE DOUBLE JEOPARDY PRIZE!
**DING**DING**DING**
Stock: LADIES AND GENTLEMEN! THE WINNER OF THE DOUBLE BLOODY JEOPARDY CAGE MATCH AND THE DOUBLE JEOPARDY PRIZE …. JOE MILLS!
(Crowd reacts loudly)
Deal: WOW! WHAT AN ENDING! Joe Mills climbed on the shoulders of his long time partner Dana Czech and made an incredible leap to grab the briefcase to claim victory and the Double Jeopardy prize inside of it! Talk about TEAM WORK!
Storm: Mills is holding up the briefcase in victory and Czech rushes over to congratulate him! Czech is helping Mills to his feet as the rest of the wrestlers clear out of the cage cursing themselves out over the lost opportunity.
Deal: Mills can now restart any match at any time one time with that prize and there is no expiration date so he can use that prize ANY TIME he wants. It can be next week or next year and Mills can plot and plan how to best use it without the burden of a deadline hanging over his head. Talk about a valuable prize!
Storm: We can only guess when and where Mills will use that prize, but whenever and wherever he uses it, you know he is going to make sure he has maximum strategic advantage when he does!
Deal: Mills has been around long enough to know the benefit of such a prize and how to use it to maximum effect. Mills is parading around the cage with the briefcase in celebration as we kick off Year 22 in grand fashion!
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*Stock: The following match is for the RAGE HIGH STAKES BLOODY CHAMPIONSHIP!
(HUGE crowd pop!)
*Stock: Introducing first, from Chicago, weighing in at 254 bloody pounds, he is the reigning RAGE SCIENTIFIC SHOWCASE CHAMPION - DOUG DEVENS!!!
("Ride of the Valkyries" by Wagner plays as Doug Devens makes his way out to boos from the crowd. There is no interaction between Devens and the fans as he makes his way to the ring with his manager, Thomas Gordon.)
*Stock: And now – Ladies and bloody Gents, get ready, because …..
Standing 6’6” and weighing 236 bloody pounds, from Grand Rapids, Michigan
HERE IS…
THE RAGE HIGH STAKES CHAMPION
SCOTT GRAYSE!!!
(Lights go out in the arena, fans give a mixed reaction. The voice of Scott Grayse comes on "Judgement is coming" as "Cult" by Magnolia Park hits and the lights come back on and on the RAGEvision we see the words "C.H.A.O.S" as Grayse hits the curtain and the fans give him more cheers then boos. Scott pulls out Helen, his trusty hammer from inside the front of his pants. Grayse slides in and poses with Helen.)
Daisy: (Makes a surprise cameo appearance, says one line, and then disappears) Oooh, I'd love to see what else Scotty can pull out of his pants!!!
**DING**DING**
Deal: This is one of two matches tonight for Doug Devens. If he's smart, he'll pace himself and resist the temptation to "go mad." The shorter this match is, the more it favors him.
Storm: (Pops a Leucovorin pill to enhance his verbal skills) Indubitably, my dear Vandessa. Thomas Gordon has accompanied Devens to the ring, but Grayse's second-in-command, Kristian Bane, is conspicuous by his absence.
Deal: I noticed that too. And Grayse and Devens-- WHAT THE HELL??? SANTA CLAUS just JUMPED into the ring and SWUNG a GIANT CANDY CANE into both Devens and referee John Ellers!
Storm: Were they on the Naughty List?
Deal: I have no idea. Wait, WHY am I answering this question?!
Storm: I don't think that's the REAL Santa!!!
Deal: (Sarcastically) REALLY???
Storm: I think that's KRISTIAN BANE dressed up as Santa!
Deal: Sherlock Holmes is on the case...
Storm: I prefer to think of myself as Carmen Sandiego.
Deal: Now "Santa" Bane puts Grayse on top of Devens and shakes Ellers out of his stupor.
*Ellers: 1...2...3!
Deal: DEVENS with a shoulder up. "SANTA" can't believe it!
Storm: Now Ellers ORDERS "Santa" to the back or he'll STRIP Grayse of the High Stakes Title and AUTOMATICALLY AWARD IT to Devens.
Deal: DEVENS takes advantage of the distraction with a neckbreaker on Grayse from behind and a cover.
*Ellers: 1...2...
Deal: Grayse kicks out as Bane storms to the back.
Storm: What is Grayse doing now?
Deal: He exits the ring and grabs an iPad from one of his fans in the front row.
Storm: They call themselves the Grayselanders.
Deal: Cute. But what is Grayse doing with that iPad?
Storm: He's entering something into CHATGPT!
Deal: NOW I've seen everything. Grayse is consulting AI to determine his next move.
Storm: Will it help?
Deal: (Ducks out of the way) Grayse JUMPS onto our table and NAILS a SPLIT-LEGGED MOONSAULT from the table to INSIDE THE RING on Devens!
Storm: We've never seen THAT from Grayse before!!!
Deal: (Shrugs) I guess ChatGPT told him to do it. And Grayse with the cover...
*Ellers: 1...2...3!
Deal: Not quite!
Storm: A frustrated Grayse scrambles back to the outside and enters something into ChatGPT again.
Deal: CORKSCREW LEGDROP by Scott Grayse - always a classic - and another cover.
*Ellers: 1...2...3!
Deal: Devens gets his foot on the ropes right before the 3.
Storm: Grayse is pulling out moves we've never seen from him before.
Deal: All thanks to ChatGPT, which he's using again to determine his next step.
Storm: Now Grayse is cackling, like he saw something funny on the ChatGPT prompt, and he has a VICIOUS look in his eyes.
Deal: TESTICLE SQUEEZE by Grayse. He's laughing like a hyena at this tribute-slash-mockery of the man who stopped his title reign at 517 days.
Storm: According to ChatGPT, Devens faced Dare before in the BWFE and actually defeated him. Our current ring announcer, Robert Stock, was Devens' manager. Dare would not be seen again for quite some time.
Deal: Devens is fading fast. Grayse LETS GO, STEPS BACK, and goes for the LIGHTS OUT SUPERKICK!
Storm: But Gordon TRIPS Grayse, GRABS Ellers, and THROWS the iPad to Devens behind Ellers' back!
Deal: Devens CLOCKS Grayse in the head with the iPad! And it malfunctions on contact, with Siri now repeating "DON'T GO MAD!" in a male British voice.
*Ellers: 1...2...3!
**DING**DING**DING**
*Stock: The winner of the match and NEEEEEEEEEEW RAGE HIGH STAKES CHAMPION - DOUG DEVENS!!!
Deal: Devens gets out of there QUICKLY as he now has to concentrate on Nightwalker.
Storm: The fans are booing the result. They're 100% in support of Grayse in this one.
Deal: Be that as it may, Doug Devens now possesses the belt that allows him to trade it in for a shot at any title he wants in RAGE.
Storm: If that is what he wants to do.
Deal: Scott Grayse held the High Stakes Championship for SEVERAL MONTHS and NEVER cashed it in. A missed opportunity to face Daniel Dare one more time? We'll never know. Because Doug Devens now holds the title, and that makes the Church an ESPECIALLY dangerous threat!
~~~
Deal: Once again Dare has his knives out and this time it’s for Harvey Adams.. Not only does Harvey find himself in a Loser Leaves RAGE Match, but he’s facing his daughters!
Storm: Yep, that is pure evil – or genius, depending on which side of the cosmos you’re sitting.
Deal: This must be horrible for ALL the competitors. Either Harvey Adams goes or both of his daughters do!
Storm: And there’s no way Stinker is going to let that happen. He’d sooner put salt on his corn flakes than let two lovely earners like Sweet FA and Tuppy go.
Deal: Yes, He’s already seen his income cut as Cora was revealed to be Kristal Ball! Anyway, enough about him, let’s pass things over to Stock as this one is about to get under way.
Stock: Righto, listen up, you bloody lot! This next bloody match is a “LOSER LEAVES RAGE MATCH”! Too bloody right it is. And just WHICH sod is bloody leaving? Well it’ll be EITHER….
Ladies and bloody gents – especially you gents, RAGE is now proper bloody proud to bring you – with a combined weight of an earth-shattering and totally incredible 235 bloody pounds; it’s T'n'T! - Lucky Tuppy and Tiffany "Sweet FA" Adams - The Sweet T’s!!
To the accompaniment of Neil Diamond - Sweet Caroline (Audio) Tuppy and Tiff (SFA) emerge through the curtain. Both blondes smile excitedly as they wave to the fans. The waves change to arm sways as they lead the fans into chanting the chorus along with the added “so good!” thrown in.
The girls are ‘dressed’ in plunging neckline one pieces which have absolutely no sides to them whatsoever. Sweet FA has pink lightning bolts on hers and Tuppy has blue ones. They both wear white cowboy boots with the same coloured lightning bolts.
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They strut down to the ring blowing kisses to the crowd, pausing occasionally for pictures.
Once in the ring they make a point of shaking the referee’s hand before taking their places in their corner, still smiling.
Stock: Bloody hell! OR!!!…. facing them…. hailing from Pittsburg, PA and weighing in at 285 bloody pounds, he is...HARVEY ADAMS!
("Harder, Faster, Better, Stronger " hits as Adams strolls to the ring like he owns the place….which he pretty much does. He enters the ring and poses as white pyro goes off over his head.)
Deal: And both girls rush over to give their dad a hug!
Storm: They’re probably secreting weapons on him so that he gets disqualified.
Deal: They are NOT! Besides, in those outfits those bimbos couldn’t possibly secrete anything.
Storm: Ah, but...no, that’s a fair point actually.
Deal: Terry Dale is our match official. He’s good to go and calls for the bell.
**DING**DING**
Storm: And …. nothing.
Deal: No, the girls back up and decide that they are going to tag as that’s the fair ‘Super Face Megastar’ thing to do. Harvey though won’t hear of it. He’s telling them to BOTH stay in the ring. Filthy Phil is loudly seconding that, pointing out that there was nothing in the rules about it being a tag match. Nerison has a word with Stock.
Storm: Yeah and Stock says that BOTH girls HAVE TO BE IN THE RING as that’s what Dare intended.
Deal: Tuppy apologises to Dale AND Harvey as she gets back into the ring. There’s STILL no action though.
Storm: And that’s not good enough for these fans OR for Stock. He’s telling them that if they don’t start NOW then all THREE will be LOSERS and kicked out. Adams immediately charges! Running clothesline. That flattens Tiffany. Tuppy darts forward to Spear Harvey, but he bends to catch her around the middle and Suplexes her over ONTO Tiff!
Storm: He ain’t messing around. It makes sense. If the girls AND him were going to be kicked out he may as well fight to save one of them – himself.
Deal: Let’s not forget that Adams only discovered he had a daughter – Tiffany, this year. So they aren’t exactly that close. As to Tuppy, she’s an adopted daughter. On the other hand, both girls are very impressed with Adams and do indeed seems to love him as the father he is. Then again, they aren’t the sharpest tools in the box.
Storm: Now Adams drops to pin BOTH!
Dale: ONE! - TWO!!
Deal: And Stinker has Rakshasa reach in and pull Adams backwards by the ankle! The girls both throw up an arm, but whether they’d have been in time is now academic.
Storm: Now normally Adams would be going off on one about that, but he’s shrugging it off. He stands and waits for both girls to stand. They then do Rock-Paper-Scissors for absolutely no reason that I can determine and Tuppy runs in to attack with a Missile Drop Kick - a REAL one! Harvey is knocked back into the ropes. He rebounds and jumps over Tuppy to charge at Tiff – who turns away to cover her face! NO! It’s a back kick!
Storm: And it catches Harvey square in the balls!
Deal: Harvey doubles and folds to his knees. Tiff turns around – horrified and runs over to apologise.
Storm: She should be attacking him not saying soothing words!
Deal: And that’s exactly what Stinker is telling her. He’s pounding a fist into the other palm and shouting at the two bimbos that this is their livelihoods at stake. And his!
Storm: It’s a fair point.
Deal: And Harvey suddenly strikes to drop Tiff with a jaw-breaker! In comes Tuppy! Running knee to the jaw!
Storm: And Stinker is slapping the apron in relief. Seems his bimbos may have finally woken up. Of course, how long they stay awake is an entirely different matter.
Deal: Adams drops backwards and Sweet FA twines her legs around his head!
Storm: That’s a proper Triangle Hold is that! A REAL submission move! How in the name of Neil “By Gawd” Puller did she do that?
Deal: Not a little ironic that Harvey has been tutoring these girls and now he’s seeing just how much they’ve learnt first hand. Oh, now Tuppy has the other arm and is applying a nasty wrist lock!
Storm: And those HURT!
Deal: Yeah, Harvey is suddenly up against it and try as he might can’t liberate himself. NO! He manages to pull out of Tuppy’s grasp, but she’s straight back on the arm and now seeking to hyper extend the elbow!
Storm: Looks like Harvey decided to teach them the extra painful moves.
Deal: And he’s certainly feeling it. Dale goes to a knee and asks - Does he quit!
Storm: Nope. He’s using his legs to crab around. He may be being throttled and faced with a broken arm, but he still weighs more than both bimbos combined!
Deal: Yes and he’s using that extra muscle to swivel around and – Foot to the ropes!
Storm: He did it!
Deal: Dale calls for the break and the two girls immediately release Harvey.
Storm: Stinker sure liked that – better than ice cold milk on his corn flakes, but NOT the clean break. He’s trying to convince those girls that they need to keep those holds on to the last second. Not sure he’s getting through to them though.
Deal: They’re bimbos. There’s very little chance that he is.
Storm: Yeah. That True Legend Harvey Adams is back up and applauding his girls’ efforts. Huh. Anyone would think that he didn’t want to win.
Deal: Or, it could be mind games: lull the pair into a false sense of security and then strike. With those two, that wouldn’t be difficult at all.
Storm: True. That’s probably it. See? He’s pretending to struggle for breath.
Deal: But they aren’t attacking, despite Stinker’s urgent entreaties. They’re telling him that it wouldn’t be fair and that Super Face Megastars never do stuff that’s unfair. Yeah, that went down real well with Phil.
Storm: But Harv darts forward! He scoops Tuppy up and DUMPS her! Now he rolls her up as Tiff is still arguing with Stinker!
Dale: ONE! - TWO!! -TH’
Deal: Sweet FA! She leaps in to crash into Harvey and break it up!
Storm: And Stinker is wiping the sweat from his brow. That was CLOSE.
Deal: All three roll to their feet. Tiff checks on her ‘sister’ and they are again good to go. Harvey waits in the middle of the ring. Tiff circles one side of him, Tuppy on the other. They both rush in and Harv steps back to neatly direct their heads – TOGETHER!
Storm: Damn fine Double Noggin Knocker there. True Legend standard was that.
Deal: The girls are reeling. Harv trips Tiff. She lands hard on her ass. He then grabs Tuppy. Across his shoulders and -
Storm: Samoan Drop!
Deal: He bridges!
Dale: ONE! - TWO!! -TH’
Deal: Again! Tiff gets in there in time. This time with a Twisting Bodyslam. Okay, she’s really NOT that big and it wasn’t what you’d call an emphatic slam, but it was enough and that’s what matters.
Storm: Hey! Look at that! Tuppy just slid to the side and grabbed one of Harv’s legs!
Deal: Tiff grabs the other! They peel them back over his head. They have him pinned!
Storm: Schoolboyed!
Dale: ONE! - TWO!! -THR’
Deal: Kick out!! Harvey powers out of that scattering both girls.
Storm: Yeah, and Stinker again slaps the apron in frustration, but that was close AND actual teamwork; not True Legend teamwork, but teamwork nonetheless.
Deal: Everyone is back on their feet. Adams is now smiling. He takes up a sideways, defensive stance and beckons his daughters to him. Tiff rushes in and jumps! Missile Drop Kick!
Storm: Misses! Adams was NEVER gonna get caught by that.
Deal: No, but as he twists aside Tuppy slides in to upend him!
Storm: That was just plain sneaky.
Deal: But Adams drops on top of her and still smiling pins her arms to the mat! She’s pinned!
Dale: ONE! -
Storm: See that? True Legend skill, is that.
Dale: TWO!! -
Storm: No way is she shifting Harvey. He’s twice her weight, vastly experienced and has ALL the True Legend skills. She’s toast.
Dale: THR’
Deal: Tiff! Sweet FA slams into him, grabs his head and rolls over to drag him off Tuppy- who immediately pops back up. Harvey rolls with the impact and flings Tiff into the ropes, He rises to a knee ready to follow up, but Tuppy connects with a lariat!
Storm: Yeah, she’s a sneaky one alright….for a bimbo.
Deal: Adams pitches forward. Tiff just manages to spread her legs wide so that Harvey misses them and his head hits the deck instead. Tiff scoots forward to sit on the back of his head!
Storm: She’ll never get a pin like that, but the fans don’t care. Those outfits are totally thong backed.
Deal: Hold on, Tuppy is trying to fold Adams’ legs. She is! She pulls his legs up then bends them at the knees to pass the feet to Tiff, who tucks them under her arms! Just LOOK at Adams’ bent back now!
Storm: A submission? They’re actually going for a submission?
Deal: Looks that way as Tuppy now sits, her back pressed against Adams’ thighs so her can’t kick out! And his back is being folded in half! Okay, look, those bimbos are pole dancers. Their backs fold like paper, but Harvey’s? Not so much. That looks seriously painful.
Storm: Yeah, positively unnatural! Come on, Harv, you’ve made your girls look good. There’s no need to drag things out any longer; so kick out already!
Deal: Dale is right there. He kneels to check on Harvey. Does he quit?
Storm: And end his career? Are you from Barsoom? No, if anyone is going to quit it’s one of those bimbos. Seriously RAGE doesn’t need so many bimbos. We could lose those two and not even notice. Harvey Adams? He’s a True Legend! You don’t go around losing True Legends. That’s not just careless, that’s unforgivable!
Deal: Don’t panic. Yet. Harvey isn’t tapping.
Storm: I knew he wouldn’t.
Deal: But he’s not breaking free either, but how can he?
Storm: With True Legend power! That’s how.
Deal: Stinker is yelling at Tuppy to brace harder and push against Harvey’s knees. At the same time he demands that Tiff lean back.
Storm: That’s a LOT of instruction for those two. They’ll never be able to -
Deal: HE TAPS! HARVEY ADAMS TAPS OUT!!!
Storm: NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!
**DING**DING**DING**
Stock: Ladies and bloody Gents, you WINNERS and NOT leaving RAGE – The SWEET T’s – Tiffany “Sweet FA” Adams and Tuppence “Tuppy” Banglarron-Adams! Which bloody means ….HARVEY ADAMS IS THE BLOODY LOSER AND MUST LEAVE RAGE!!!
Deal: The fans are in shock.
Storm: I’M in shock, never mind them!
Deal: Daniel Dare must be cackling his socks off right now. Harvey Adams is OUT of Rage and at the hands of his own daughters! They quickly release that savage pin and groaning Harvey rolls to his left. Both girls kneel there, looking at him in shock, while outside the ring Filthy Phil punches the air in delight. Harvey tests his back and then slowly stands.
Fans: HAR-VEY! HAR-VEY! HAR-VEY! HAR-VEY!
Deal: Now tears rolling down their faces, Tiff and Tuppy rush forward to embrace him. He in turn hugs them. There’s no animosity, no recriminations, no argument. Harvey then leans over each in turn to kiss the top of their head and then peels them off him so he can RAISE THEIR ARMS! Harvey Adams is PROUD of his daughters.
Storm: Hold on, common sense is prevailing. He’s calling for a mic. It’s always wise to hear a True Legend speak. So here’s where we get the killer twist. You just KNOW that Adams always has a killer twist in store.
Adams: Thank you. Thank you all. It’s been FUN. It’s been WILD. It’s been MEMORABLE.
Fans: HAR-VEY! HAR-VEY! HAR-VEY! HAR-VEY!
Adams: It was GOOD. BUT, but it’s time for me to move on AND….
Fans: HAR-VEY! HAR-VEY! HAR-VEY! HAR-VEY!
Adams: I can do so happily knowing that RAGE has a positive future. It does, because you are LOOKING AT THAT FUTURE! My daughters; Tiffany and Tuppence. Let me tell you – no father could be prouder. HERE! Here is future!!
Deal: Harvey raises the hands of his daughters in victory!
Fans: A-DAMS! A-DAMS! A-DAMS! A-DAMS!
Deal: Now all three Adams are smiling. Both girls reach up on tip toes to kiss their father’s cheek.
Storm: Damn it. It’s so emotional – reminds me of the Silverstar family reunion.
Deal: We’ve just witnessed the end of an era and possibly the dawning of a new one. An impressive performance – In a handicap match it has to be remembered, but still – perhaps this IS an indicator of things to come. As to Harvey Adams, we wish him every success and happiness in whatever he decides to do next.
Storm: Too right! True Legends never die. Just ask Buddy Meyers.
Deal: And now it’s time to turn the dial, all the way to BRUTAL. Yes. It’s Bare Knuckles time.
Storm: Bring it on! Who doesn’t love some extreme violence with their corn flakes?
Stock: And NOW! Ladies and bloody Gents, it’s time for some serious bloody carnage as we put the RAGE Bare Knuckles Championship on the bloody line! Your challenger…..MONSTER BIG BLOODY TEL!!!
(Monster by Automatic plays as the fans start booing with Monster Big Tel walking to the ring with a purpose.)
Stock: And here is your reigning bloody champion…. for those of you of a delicate disposition, for those with a weak bloody heart and any children watching – look away NOW, because - Standing 5’10” in her stripper bloody heels and weighing in at 115 pounds – Here is – THE BOOTSLUT!
My Mind Still Speaks by Misery Loves Company hits and the curtain parts. Vile pulls out a large, wheeled suitcase. She stands it vertically in the middle of the ramp and then unzips it. The Bootslut crawls out. She pulls from the case a plastic bottle of cola. She shakes it frantically in time with the music, then opens it spraying the crowd who jeer and boo. Uncaring, The Bootslut rubs the beer bottle lasciviously against her pussy before raising it to her mouth to vulgarly lick the bottle and drink what remains. She then retrieves a pile of brown paper bags. To the massive boos of the crowd she struts down to the ring passing out bags to the ‘ugly’ fans so that they can put them on their hideous faces. She spits out the cola in a wild spray at the first fan to complain. Laughing, she moves on only to pause halfway to thrust her tits at some unsuspecting fan. She insults his manhood, hands him the last bag and then turns away to a chant of “ZIP IT!” from the crowd.
In entering the ring The Bootslut makes a point of sliding back and forth along the middle rope so that it rubs against her pussy before stepping in to grind her exposed ass against the turnbuckle. After which she strides over to the ref and grabs their groin only to quickly release the hold laughing at the ‘nothing’ that was there. Finally she takes to her corner.
Deal: As charming and sophisticated as ever.
Storm: I think she may be part fish.
Deal: I dread to ask….why?
Storm: They don’t wear clothes either.
Deal: Right. But there’s no escaping the fact that The Bootslut IS to all intents and purposes, naked. The few strategically places pieces of electrical tape that she’s “wearing” hardly qualify as clothing.
Storm: But she is wearing a hood!
Deal: Yeah, that can be zipped shut. Not the smartest choice. You have to believe that Stinker had a hand in all that.
Storm: OR – she really IS a slut: one that doesn’t eat all her corn flakes. They’re the worst.
Deal: Tom Nerison is our referee and he doesn’t look at all impressed with the Bootslut’s antics so far. Something tells me she’s going to need a LOT of antics tonight as Big Tel measures 6’1” and weighs in at a formidable 330 pounds. That’s almost three times the muscle that she has! Plus, while she is technically only giving away 3” in height, that’s only due to those ridiculously tall spiked heels. Without them, I guess she’d be about 5’4”. So no way does she have his reach. Still, she is totally ruthless, so if I were Tel, I wouldn’t underestimate her.
**DING**DING**
Deal: There’s the bell and Big Tell immediately charges. It’s a Running Clothesline that -
Storm: Misses! She ducked and rolled.
Deal: Luckily for her or this would have been a VERY short fight. Now Tel wastes no time. He spins around, growls at the naked girl and barrels forward once again.
Storm: He jumps, twists and -
Deal: Senton Bomb! NO! She again rolls aside.
Storm: Well, she sure ain’t running; not in them boots.
Deal: Tel picks himself up. His mood is NOT improving. He takes a more measured approach now, stalking her, using those long arms to full effect, seeking to cut off any escape. And she rolls FORWARDS! Forwards to slam a foot into his balls! And just listen to this place. The sound of groaning fills it.
Storm: Everyone felt that! Except Stinker – he’s cheering like crazy.
Deal: And not the Bootslut. Tel doubles. She rolls back and kicks straight up! A dagger-like heel stabs across his cheek!
Storm: He’s cut and it’s a nasty one!
Deal: Tel staggers back still doubled in pain from that savage kick to the vitals. The Bootslut stands, saunters forward and rolls her head around. That thick braid whirls around and – with a flick of the head she slams that weight at the end into the side of his head!
Storm: Right on the temple!
Deal: Tel stumbles. He drops to a knee. His arms flail to the side. I don’t think he even knows where he is right now, but a hand finds the ropes and he pulls himself towards them. The Bootslut calmly follows. She steps, spins and a Spinning kick rakes across his chest!
Storm: Those heels are pure evil! She cut him AGAIN! Yeah, much to Stinker’s delight.
Deal: Yes, Tel now has a long line seeping blood right across his chest. And she’s not finished! She spins again to – NO! It was a fake. Tel buys it bringing up both arms to block, but instead she stamps down! That spike heel goes right THROUGH the toe of his boot!
Storm: Let’s hope he’s part Dalgurnian and only has 3 toes, otherwise he just lost some.
Deal: Tel hops back. The Bootslut strikes again – Bellringer. Tel is stunned! She slides out between the ropes to walk along the apron. She slaps her bare ass and flicks off the fans before taking up position directly behind Big Tel at the corner and …
Storm: Tag Rope! She’s looped the tag rope around his neck!
Deal: And is now doing her absolute damnedest to strangle him! Tel is quickly turning red.
Storm: And not because he’s mad – which he probably is.
Deal: Tel is trying to pull the cord free, but she has it so tight that he simply cannot get his meaty fingers under it! He’s waning! He’s sinking down! Can she have totally DOMINATED and HUMILIATED Big Tel so quickly?
Storm: Sure looks that way to me. What was that you said underestimating? Every inter-galactic space pirate knows that you NEVER underestimate a naked girl with a hood on. It’s just not done.
Deal: I’ll just take your word for it.
Storm: You should!
Deal: Tel is dropping right down. He’s now sitting on the bottom rope and that seems to be the only thing that’s keeping upright. Well, that and the cord that’s cutting so deeply into his neck. Nerison raises an arm. It drops!
Storm: Probably because he’s stopped breathing. That’ll do it most times.
Deal: Again Nerison raises an arm – the other. And that….
Storm: Falls! He is DONE! TOAST! FINISHED! Let this be a lesson to the entire roster; no one messes with a naked girl that wears a hood!
Deal: I can’t believe it. Of all the ways I thought that this match would play out, this most assuredly, wasn’t one of them.
Storm: That’s because you didn’t consult me beforehand.
Deal: And now Nerison tries the arm one more time. If this falls, so will Big Tel. The Bootslut will release the cord and he’ll fall to lie there for the inevitable 10 count. He lifts the arm – AND IT SHOOTS UP AND BACK. He grabs Boots’ braid and drags her over the ropes! He slams her down onto the mat in front of him and then stamps down on her tits!
Storm: BIG target, and luckily he used his good foot.
Deal: Boots bounces, cringes and rolls away covering her breasts as Tel slumps back. That took everything he had and now he’s gulping in great lungfuls of air. You have to wonder if he regrets his choice now. Tel finished sixth in BOH and that permitted him to make a choice. He elected to face The Bootslut for the Bare Knuckles belt.
Storm: He should have taken that Double Jeopardy prize instead. At least then he’d still have all his toes.
Deal: The Bootslut gets up and asks Nerison to check her tits! He looks very uncertain. She presses herself against him and – SHOVES HIM - backwards into Tel!
Storm: No Disqualifications in Bare Knuckles, as Buddy Meyers always said.
Deal: As Tel pushes Nerison aside The Bootslut grabs the top rope and JUMPS to send both feet into Tel’s head!
Storm: He’ll be BLIND!
Deal: NO! Tel JUST squirms aside and then lunges to grab her by the throat. He pulls her in to – NO!! She knees him in the balls. Tel groans, but STILL somehow grabs HER groin to LIFT HER! Over the ropes he dumps her!
Storm: To bounce down off the apron. Lucky those big tits broke her fall.
Deal: Now Big Tel permits himself a grimace of pain. Two deep breaths and he’s good to go. Damn, that is one tough man. He’s completely ignoring all those cuts and bruises.
Storm: But he IS limping. Losing toes tends to do that though.
Deal: Now Boots gets back to her high heeled feet, but Tel drops down and snatches up a chair! She sees that and pulls an axe handle out from under the ring! Tel limps around. She can’t ruin; so even that pace is enough to catch her. Now he draws back, swings and -
Storm: BLAM!
Deal: She met the chair with the axe handle! It dented the chair! Oh, but Tel quickly reverses and slams the dented chair into her shoulder sending her crashing into the apron! She immediately pushes away from the apron – and gets clobbered across the back of the head! Down she goes.
Storm: Yeah, but only to all fours. She’s tough too.
Deal: Tel boots her in the ribs. That sends her almost UNDER the apron. She twists though and hammers the end of the axe handle down onto his injured foot! More blood spurts out! Tel howls in pain and hops back. Boots pulls herself fully out from the apron curtain and advances on Tel. She brings the handle back for a home run hit and – SWINGS!
Storm: BLAMMO!! That’s bigger than a BLAM, just in case you were wondering.
Deal: Tel met that swing with one of his own and it sends her axe handle spinning away. And the chair BREAKS! Tel casts it aside and limps forward to grab her by that braid. He hammers her head into the top of the barrier! She falls back – stunned. Tel SPITS on her – to cheers form the crowd. Seems they have a favorite and it’s not her.
Storm: Well, she is naked AND wearing a hood. That’s always a No-No.
Deal: Tel limps off – off to pull a table from under the ring. He slides it into the ring and it’s followed by a chair! The fans are getting real loud now, but LOOK! The Bootslut is back up and pulls a large bag from under the ring – a bag of -
Storm: Nails! Just look, some of them are poking through the bag!
Deal: Boots clambers back into the ring, bag in hand. Tel follows – with a bicycle chain in hand!
Storm: Nasty!
Deal: Very. The two unflinchingly head to the centre of the ring. Tel swings the chain!
Storm: Ducked!
Deal: Now she swings the bag! Tel sways back and the weight of the bag spins her around. It must be really difficult trying to keep your balance wearing heels like those.
Storm: And Tel whips her ass!
Deal: Blood flies! She spins around to again swing the bag- right into the side of Tel’s face!
Storm: What face???? She ripped most of it away!
Deal: The left side of Tel’s face is just a mask of blood now. You can see bits of flesh hanging off! And Tel slowly turns back to LASH her across the tits!
Storm: In fairness she was thrusting them in his direction.
Deal: They’re cut! More blood sprays around. And Tel swings again ripping a line across her stomach! A fourth! He pulls back for another, fourth strike that – NO!! She snaps out a kick! That stabs the knee! Tel’s leg buckles and he falls into -
Storm: - The bag of nails! She’s picking him apart – first the foot, now the knee! Hey, and Stinker is loving this.
Deal: And she’s paying a heavy price for it, but she determinedly swings that bag AGAIN – NO! Tel catches it! He shoves it forward into her face! I hope for her sake that the hood protected her. Oh, but Tel rips the bag out of her hands and tosses it aside. Now he wraps the bike chain around his fist and PUNCHES her in the side of the head! She’s down!
Storm: Just a lot. But hey! Look, she’s pushing back up.
Deal: And Tel grabs her head and slams his good knee into the side of it. That drops her! Nerison steps in for the count.
Nerison: 1 – 2 – 3
Storm: Well, Tel ain’t waiting around. He’s real busy setting up that table.
Nerison: 4 – 5 – 6
Deal: And not just that. He’s emptied the contents of that bag all over it!
Storm: Wow. Not just nails. There are tacks, screws, bolts, screwdrivers and ...is that a trowel?
Deal: It is. No wonder that bag did so much damage to Tel.
Nerison: 7 – 8 -
Deal: And she’s up! Boots shakes her head and snatches up the chair that Tel had pushed in. Tel turns from admiring his work.
Storm: It IS good work.
Deal: And gets to eat chair! Down he goes and she hammers away at his head – again and again! Now she pushes the end of the chair into his throat and LEANS on it. She’s standing ON him and those heels are really digging in!
Storm: She almost strangled him last time. Looks like she’s out to finish the job here.
Deal: Again Tel is turning all shades of red and purple and – oh! He reaches up to grab her by the tits and twists both savagely!
Storm: That’s her fault for having them almost in his face.
Deal: Tel continues to crush and twist. She shouts out in pain. She raises a foot to stamp down on his – NO! Tel twists to throw her sideways across the ring. He rolls over gagging and coughing. Boots meanwhile rolls onto her knees and then slowly straightens. Those boobs of hers sure have taken a battering tonight. But Tel is still struggling for breath. She approaches. Spin Kick! That pointed toe stabs into the side of his head. He drops and she….oh no.
Storm: She is sitting on his face!
Deal: With her legs trapping his arms. Looks like she doesn’t a repetition of what just happened. Tel is thrashing, trying to get free, but she leans right over his head giving him no ready target. Still Tel tries. He – ROLLS! Tel rolls her over, but she’s like a limpet, refusing to let go! Tel rolls again and – stops. He’s out of breath! She may have done it here. Slowly she releases and |Nerison starts to count.
Nerison: 1 – 2 – 3
Storm: What a way to go. I’m betting Big Tel never expected this.
Nerison: 4 – 5 – 6
Deal: I doubt it. But look, his breathing has been relentlessly targeted all fight. He’s a big man that needs a LOT of oxygen and The Bootslut has repeatedly restricted that.
Nerison: 7 – 8 – 9
Deal: What a match and what a finish. The Bootslut retains in remarkable fashion to –
Nerison: TE’-
Deal: NO! Tel throws an arm up! Boots can’t believe it. She telling Nerison that – well, I won’t repeat her words. Let’s just say she’s questioning his ability to count.
Storm: Well, it WAS real close.
Deal: She’s livid about this and is letting Nerison know it. And Tel! He fires a forearm up between her legs, lifting her off her feet! As she lands he pulls her in – Backbreaker! He turns her over for a Gut Buster! He staggers back, gathering more air, more energy. Boots slowly peels herself up off the mat.
Storm: She’s still in better shape than him.
Deal: Tel swings his good foot! A boot under the jaw sends her spinning back across the ring! Now he limps over to grab her. He pulls her in and – NO! Eye rake! Now she slithers behind him to loop her long braid around his neck!
Storm: More choking! Hey, it’s a tactic that’s definitely paid off. No way can Big Tel survive another throttling.
Deal: I think that you’re right and so does Tel. He’s frantically back-pedalling, even with that bad foot. He crushes her into a corner, pulls out and backs in sharply – and again! Still she clings on.
Storm: Four! FIVE! SIX!!! that did it.
Deal: Bi Tel stumbles forward again struggling for air and just LOOK at all the marks around his blood stained neck! It looks like he’s been HUNG – repeatedly! But those crushing body blocks seem to have winded The Bootslut too. It looks like a matter of who recovers the fastest.
Storm: She’s up!
Deal: He’s up! Boots steps in and swing a boot at his balls! CAUGHT! Tel catches it and pulls her in for a short arm clothesline – using the leg. Boots almost falls, but Tel pulls her back in. Head Butt! Blood sprays but Tel doesn’t care. Now he – CHOKESLAMS her! He stamps on her gut and then pulls her up and over with an Arm Drag!
Storm: That’ll leave a stain for sure.
Deal: Tel seems to be working on pure adrenaline right now. Honestly, I’m not sure how he’s still standing and The Bootslut just keeps getting back up, no matter what he does to her. OH! Tel slumps. He drops to a knee. Looks like that adrenaline just evaporated. Boots senses her chance. Pulls herself up and starts to roll her head. Just look at that weight spinning around. That is going to do some serious damage when it hits!
Storm: Yeah, that thing is EVIL.
Deal: In she steps to – CHAIR! Tel snatches the chair up and SWINGS it! To smash her in the head! She drops. Tel crawls over and … damn.
Storm: Wow.
Deal: He just closed the zips! Now The Bootslut can’t effectively speak and certainly can’t see!
Crowd: ZIP IT! ZIP IT! ~clap-clap-clap~ ZIP IT! ZIP IT! ~clap-clap-clap~
Storm: Well, in my expert opinion I’d have to say that that is going to make matters harder for her.
Deal: Tel links his hands high overhead and slams them down onto her battered and bleeding chest!
Storm: He may have broken some ribs there!
Deal: Now Tel stands. He pulls her up and – POWERBOMB! Boots doesn’t know where she is right now. She fumbling,. Trying to find the zipper and Tel is immediately back at her. Up she goes – Hesitation Suplex!
Storm: Straight through the table – tacks, nails, screws, bolts and those other tools! Stuff flies all over!
Deal: And he follows that with a big chair shot to the head! And he’s not finished! He lifts her up and just LOOK at all that stuff embedded into her flesh! Monster Lock straight back down onto the chair, the nails and ruined table! He stamps HARD on her head! Now he staggers bent – totally spent. He drops to a knee as Nerison counts.
Nerison: 1 – 2 – 3
Storm: Hmm… looks to me like she’s definitely not moving. Of course she could be playing possum. Apparently naked women in hoods do that a lot. That’s what Neil Puller says.
Nerison: 4 – 5 – 6
Deal: Those were brutal, savage hits. I don’t see how anyone could survive those.
Nerison: 7 – 8 – 9
Deal: And let’s not forget that she’s still effectively blindfolded, but Stinker is telling her to “stop bloody messin’ about and get back up”.
Deal: Lots of sympathy there then.
Nerison: TEN!!!!
**DING**DING**DING**
Stock: Ladies and bloody Gents, your bloody WINNER and NEW RAGE BARE KNUCKLES CHAMPION!! - MONSTER BIG BLOODY TEL!!!!
Deal: A popular winner. He seems to have a gift for ending Bare Knuckles reigns. I believe he did the same to Nightwalker.
Storm: Yep, that’s what Neil Puller said too.
Deal: Tel holds up the belt and takes in the cheers of the crowd. Oh, but as he turns the knee buckles and he winces. He looks down on the battered and bloody form of the Bootslut – who is just starting to move again. She rolls onto her knees and HE BATTERS HER WITH THE BELT!
Storm: And she’s down again!
Deal: Now Tel angrily pries that weight from her hair, holds it in his hand to – close the hand into a fist and punch her in the jaw!
Storm: Yeah see how much she likes it!
Deal: And now he peels her backwards to get a better hold of – THE HOOD! Big Tel is looking to unmask The Bootslut!
Storm: Quite right too! I told you – I told you: never trust a naked lady in a hood.
Deal: Stinker is telling his Security team to step in and stop him, but they are rather spread out and not currently close to the ring. Getting that hood off is proving REALLY difficult – so Tel uses …. TIN SNIPS! He’s cut through the tube at the top that holds her hair and then peels the whole thing down!
Storm: Huh. That can’t be right.
Deal: WHAT!? It’s Kristal Ball! I don’t believe it. Stinker has used that girl under her own name and then masked her to ALSO COMPETE as La Reina Corazon – aka Cora AND as The Bootslut! This has the fans VERY upset! They’d been CHEERING for Kristal and Cora and HATING The Bootslut – only to find - IT’S THE SAME PERSON!
Storm: Wild. Stinker claims THREE salaries for the same girl.
Deal: No wonder we never saw all three at the same time! Not that Big Tel cares. He pulls her up by that braid to show the fans exactly who it is and what happens to people who get in his way! Now he drops her like so much dirty laundry and limps out of the ring.
Storm: By GAWD! As Neil puller would say.
Deal: Year 22 is certainly not short on shocks and surprises and I’m sure that there are even more to come.
Storm: And they’ll probably be coming once the trash is cleared out of the ring.
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DEAL: Fans it is now time for the RAGE Gauntlet Tag Title Match as we see history-making champions Thee Storm, the duo of Lady Giant and Crazy Jenna taking on the team of “Action” Jay Jackson and Gemini, who find themselves challenging thanks to their placing in the Bouts of Honor.
STORM: While both teams might be loved by the crowd, it’ll be up to one to show that killer instinct to leave with the titles.
DEAL: Let’s go to the ring for our introductions!
*STOCK: This bloody match is scheduled for one bloody fall and is for the bloody RAGE Gauntlet Tag Titles! Introducing the challengers, they are the team of “ACTION” JAY JACKSON AND GEMINI!!!
(The fans erupt into cheers as Back In The Game by Airbourne begins to play while the numbers 1, 2, 5, 10, 100, 1000 and higher appear on a rolling counter that increases in speed the higher the numbers get. Eventually the numbers stop counting and the counter explodes on the RAGE-Vision replaced by the words WELCOME TO THE BUDDY LIST with the Yin-Yang symbol behind it. This then merges into the opening guitar riff of “Ain’t No Love in Oklahoma” By Luke Combs.
A series of explosions go off by the entrance way, leaving a large cloud of smoke behind. As the smoke disappears the duo of Gemini and Jackson are greeted with a thunderous pop from the fans and begins heading towards the ring. They are accompanied by Homeless Don and make their way to the ring, exchanging words of strategy as they climb in. Each takes a turnbuckle and raise their arms as the fans continue to cheer.)
*STOCK: And their opponents…
(The arena goes black. Lightning strikes and the thunder BOOMS.)
*STOCK:Ladies and bloody gentlemen now entering the arena Crazy Jenna and Lady Giant. Together they are the history bloody making TCW AND RAGE heavyweight tag team champions....THEE STORM!!!!
(FANS GIVE A HUGE POP!!! Thee Storm stalks slowly to the ring. Both women climb to the top of opposite corners they call their lighthouses. They cheer on their fans. Thee Storm climbs down and readies for the match to begin.)
**DING**DING**
DEAL: Here we go!! Jenna and Jackson start things off, and it’s speed versus speed right out of the gate with these two. Jackson takes Jenna down with a crisp arm drag, Jenna pops up and answers with a lightning-fast headscissors. Jackson flips through, lands on his feet, and the two freeze for half a second and you can tell there’s a bit of respect there, and the fans reward both with a huge pop.
STORM: Looks like Gemini is calling for the tag though, and Jackson obliges. Giant offers a tag to Jenna, but Jenna seems to say in a minute. Giant smiles and nods, and in steps Gemini.
DEAL: Jenna lashes out with a kick, and Gemini takes a few, but he absorbs Jenna’s kicks, checks one, and sweeps her leg out from under her. Jenna scrambles to her feet while Gemini attempts an armbar, but Jenna avoids it, rolls, and dives to her corner, making the tag, and in comes Giant!
STORM: Jenna might be speed, but with Lady Giant in, now the power game begins. Lady Giant bulldozes Gemini with a shoulder block that sends him down to the mat. She hauls him up for a delayed vertical suplex, holding him aloft as the crowd counts along before slamming him down. Cover, one.. two… but that’s it says referee Terry Dale.
DEAL: Both get to their feet and Gemini delivers a few kicks, keeping Lady Giant at range, but then she is able to slip a kick and lock up, headlock on Gemini, Gemini whips her into the ropes. Gemini goes for a leapfrog but that’s a pretty big ask, and instead he’s caught by Lady Giant and dumped with an overhead belly-to-belly suplex!
STORM: Gemini lands hard and the fans applaud the move by Giant, but there’s also a contingent behind Gemini, and he gets to a knee holding his lower back, but he’s close to the corner, and in tags Jackson. A quick tag and Gemini steps to the apron as Homeless Don asks about his back.
DEAL: Jackson rushes in, tries to chop the giant down with leg kicks and quick strikes, but Lady Giant catches him mid-leap and throws him into the corner. A series of chops in the corner and Giant tags Jenna. Giant keeps Jackson in the corner as Jenna runs to a corner, charges the ropes, leaps off the center rope as Giant moves, and Jenna hits a springboard crossbody splash in the corner on Jackson!
STORM: Jackson stumbles out and Jenna cradles, one… two… kickout! Innovative offense by Jenna, and Jackson is down. Jenna brings him up, but Jackson with a quick fireman’s carry and then, as Jenna jumps to her feet, he takes her with another, but then flips into a bridge, one… two… kickout by Jenna!
DEAL: Both pop to their feet and now Jackson with a wristlock. Jenna cartwheels out, tries to hit a low dropkick. but Jackson sidesteps it. Jackson attempts an elbow drop, rolled out by Jenna who pops to her feet, standing moonsault finds nothing but the mat! Jackson runs the ropes, blind tag by Gemini.
STORM: Jackson with a clothesline attempt, ducked by Jenna, but then she runs right into a knee lift from Gemini! Jackson off the ropes and hits a flying forearm to the back of Jenna’s head, sending her right into Gemini’s snap roundhouse kick!
DEAL: Jenna goes down and Gemini with the cover, one… two… kickout! Gemini locks in a heel hold and Jenna is in the middle of the ring, but she’s trying to get to Lady Giant. Lady Giant is able to cut the distance with her height, but not enough to get the tag. Jenna though is refusing to give in and Gemini lets the heel hold go, pulls her up to her feet by her leg, then snaps to the mat with a dragon screw!
STORM: Gemini grapevines the leg once again and Jenna is in trouble. Jenna again tries to pull herself across the mat but Gemini is able to keep her grounded. Gemini again pulls her up, and he’s thinking another dragon screw, but this time Jenna leaps up at him - catches an enzugiri!
DEAL: Gemini drops to a knee and Jenna lands on the mat, then kicks both her feet up catching Gemini flush in the chin! Gemini goes down and Jenna gets to her feet, favoring her leg but makes the tag! Lady Giant is in and bulldozes down Gemini with a shoulder tackle! Gemini gets up and Giant with a clothesline. She rushes across the ring and nails Jackson with a forearm!
STORM: Lady Giant trying to clean house and Gemini is getting back up, Lady Giant runs the ropes, and nearly decapitates him with a boot! Cover and Dale is in position, one… two… but Gemini get the shoulder up.
DEAL: Quick tag out to Jenna as Giant whips Gemini into the ropes, bearhug by Giant and Jenna hits a springboard dropkick! Jackson comes in and eats a short-arm headbutt from Giant! Cover by Jenna, one… two… but Gemini kicks out! Quick tag out to Lady Giant again and now Giant comes in body slams him. Giant with a cover, one… two… but Gemini kicks out.
STORM: Lady Giant brings Gemini up, whips him into the ropes, but then ducks her head on the way back and Gemini with a leap frog, hits the ropes, and leaps with double knees into the chest of Lady Giant! Lady Giant gets knocked back and Gemini follows up with a shotgun dropkick that sends her tumbling through the ropes and to the outside.
DEAL: Gemini runs the ropes and leaps over, rolling plancha onto Giant on the outside! Giant hits the guardrail and Gemini quickly pops to his feet, because Jenna is in, runs the ropes, and suicide dive!! She nailed Gemini and now all three are down on the outside.
STORM: Jackson waits for Jenna to get to her feet and as she does, he runs and leaps off the apron, taking her down with a clothesline. All four competitors are on the outside as Jackson gets to his feet and grabs Lady Giant, rolling her in.
DEAL: He helps Gemini up and Gemini climbs in, and he makes the tag to Jackson. Jackson goes up top and Giant gets to her feet, Gemini hits a standing dropkick while Jackson comes off the top with a missile dropkick! Giant is down and Jackson covers, one… two… but Giant kicks out!
STORM: Meanwhile, Crazy Jenna is making her way over to her corner, and Jackson brings Giant up, swinging neckbreaker. Cover by Jackson, one… two… but Jenna breaks it up, stomping on his back. Jackson gets to his feet as Jenna goes back to her corner, and now both teams are not so much in the “we’re all friends” mindset.
DEAL: All four know there’s gold on the line, Storm. Jackson runs the ropes and goes for a flying crossbody on Giant as she gets to a knee, but Giant catches him! What strength by Giant and she has Jackson up and is carrying him around the ring. Tag by Jenna who climbs to the top rope and hits a diving crossbody to the back of her own partner, bringing Jackson down in a powerslam!!
STORM: That’s definitely a way to add some extra “umph” to the move. Giant rolls out of the ring and Jenna rolls on top of Jackson. One… two… Gemini breaks it up by pulling Jenna off!
DEAL: Jenna pulls Jackson up and whips him into the turnbuckle. Jenna charges in with a meteora double knees into Jackson, and then Jenna whips him again across the ring. She charges again, but this time Jackson moves and she collides with the corner, stumbles out, and Jackson with a huge German suplex! He gets up on his toes and he’s got the bridge, one… two… but Jenna rolls her shoulder up!
STORM: Both are down on the mat and now the crowd is on their feet for both teams. The crowd is cheering for both Jenna and Jackson, both partners trying to rally their teammate. Jenna dives to tag in Giant, Jackson dives to tag in Gemini!
DEAL: Gemini and Giant meet in the middle of the ring and Giant with a sidewalk slam! She hooks the leg, one… two… but Gemini kicks out! Giant pulls up Gemini and says it’s over, and she goes for her powerbomb! She’s got Gemini up, but he hits an elbow to her forehead and snaps back, hitting a huirricanrana that sends her headfirst into the corner!
STORM: An innovative counter to what very well could have been the ending blow of the match, Deal.
DEAL: Gemini rushes in and unloads with a rapid-fire combo—low kick, palm strike, a spinning back fist—but Lady Giant is held up by the turnbuckle and won’t go down. Gemini steps back and hits a spinning heel kick and that brings her down, and right into a Gemini roll up. One… two… thre… no! Lady Giant kicks out!
STORM: Gemini doesn’t let up though and as Giant gets up, he hits his “Face the Truth” codebreaker variation! Giant pinwheels her arms as she goes down and Gemini covers with Dale in position! One… two… thre… NO! Jenna breaks it up!
DEAL: That was very close to being a Three!
STORM: Yes it was, and Jenna knows it. Jenna’s trying to cheer Giant on, but Gemini knows that he has an opening. He pulls Giant up and hooks her, looks like he’s thinking “Reality Check!” He’s got Giant up, but her height is definitely making it awkward.
DEAL: Lady Giant delivers an elbow to the side of the head, drops behind Gemini, and then makes the tag to Jenna! Lady Giant falls through the middle and top rope to the outside as Jenna comes off the ropes with a springboard forearm!! She catches Gemini and goes for the cover, one… two… but Jackson with the save!
STORM: Jackson pulled Jenna off and saved the match for his team, but as he goes to the apron he’s caught with a dropkick from Jenna, knocking him off the apron!
DEAL: Jackson is on the floor, so is Giant, and now Jenna connects with a knee lift, and she doubles Gemini over, she’s going for her run-up bulldog in the corner, but Gemini is able to block it! He’s got her up for a belly-to-back suplex, but instead she rolls down his back.
STORM: Gemini turns around, boot to the stomach, and she’s hooked him for the DDT!
DEAL: She spikes Gemini and it could be over, but instead, Gemini lifts her like he’s going for a Northern Lights, but reaches out and tags Jackson as he makes it to the apron! Gemini spins around with Jenna in his grip and Jackson leaps… “LIGHTS, CAMERA, ACTION” OFF THE TOP ROPE!!
STORM: Good lord she never saw it coming!!
DEAL: Jackson with the cover as Gemini charges the ring and cuts off Lady Giant! One… two… THREE!!! WE HAVE NEW RAGE GAUNTLET TAG CHAMPS!!
**DING**DING**DING**
*STOCK: Ladies and bloody Gentlemen… the winners of this match… AND NEW RAGE GAUNTLET TAG CHAMPIONS… GEMINI AND “ACTION” JAY JACKSON!!!
STORM: I can’t believe this, Deal!
DEAL: Jay Jackson and Gemini used an opening and just a small quick counter to capture the Tag Titles! Terry Dale hands the new champions their titles while Lady Giant checks on Crazy Jenna. Jackson and Gemini have knocked off Thee Storm in a classic, high-impact, high speed encounter here tonight! Jenna is pulling herself up and the former champs are looking at the new champs… and extend their hands!
STORM: Oh great, now I really can’t believe this.
DEAL: All four competitors shake hands, and what a great sign of respect! Jenna and Giant applaud the new champs as they leave the ring, and Gemini and Jackson each take a corner, titles in hand, to celebrate this huge win!!
Deal: Our next match is a match paid for by Rich Mason Promotions and is taking place in Saudi Arabia as Superstar Steve Hogar is coming out of retirement one last time to take on a bitter rival of his, Kip Kutler. The fans here in attendance at MSG will be watching on the RAGE Vision.
Storm: The origins of this match go back over a decade when both men were a part of Mason Inc. Steve Hogar was the wily veteran and Kip Kutler was a young rising star at the time. They had serious heat that exploded after Hogar's departure from the group and they have had heat ever since.
Deal: Let's not forget that, until recently, Kip Kutler was BLACKLISTED from this industry for YEARS, and Steve Hogar bashed him on numerous occasions. When Kutler returned, Steve Hogar was one of the individuals that Kutler called out. Kutler used his past relationship with Rich Mason to lure Hogar out of retirement.
Storm: Kutler heard what Steve Hogar said about him, and you know what? Kutler has had things to say about Hogar as well.
Deal: Tonight is the night that they settle their differences, once and for all.
Storm: This will be Steve Hogar's last match - win, lose, or draw. Each of these participants will earn ONE MILLION DOLLARS just to participate in this match.
Deal: The winner will receive a percentage of tonight's gate, and there was a sell out with over 60,000 tickets being sold. Let's go to the ring!
*Ring Announcer (in both Arabic and English): This match is a FIGHT TO THE FINISH! There are NO RULES, NO DISQUALIFICATION, and NO COUNT OUTS! Introducing first, from Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA, he weighs in at 250 pounds, he is SUPERSTAR STEVE HOGAR!
("Hellraiser" by Ozzy Osbourne plays as Hogar makes his way to the ring. He receives a mixed reaction, but more boos than cheers. Hogar ignores the fans as he has a businesslike look on his face. Hogar is dressed in his wrestling attire - black trunks and a red Superstar t-shirt.)
Deal: Hogar is not very popular here tonight.
Storm: Kip Kutler has been throwing out a lot of accusations. One of those accusations is that Hogar is a DRUNK.
Deal: While Hogar has had issues with alcohol in the past, including two DUI arrests, he claims that he has been clean for some time.
Storm: The question is.....did Hogar have enough time to prepare for this match?
Deal: He claims that he did. He said that he was in "fighting shape" even before this match was signed, and while he's not in the "best" shape of his life, he's in good enough shape to beat Kutler or so he claims. He might have an uphill battle, because as we've seen, Kutler is in peak condition.
Storm: There's no doubt about that. Kutler quickly asserted himself in the main event scene after his return to RAGE and he has much to lose if Hogar manages to defeat him.
Deal: Hogar began his career in Japan in the early 90s and made his US debut in the UWF in November, 1996.
Storm: I remember that night!
Deal: Hogar was brought to the UWF by Rich Mason to team with Dan Williams against two of the top wrestlers at the time, Shawn Hart and Fury. Fury turned on Shawn Hart and Mason Inc. was born. Mason and Hogar have had their ups and downs over the years, sometimes as teammates and other times as enemies.
Storm: Rich Mason recently claimed that he pulled Hogar out of poverty again.
Deal: That may be an exaggeration but Hogar was no doubt lured by the money. That might explain some of the fans' disdain toward him.
*Ring Announcer (in both Arabic and English): And his opponent, hailing from Toronto, Ontario Canada and weighing in at 280 pounds here is The Canadian Destroyer... "THE NEW AGE ICON"... KIP KUTLER!!!
"The prophecy has been fulfilled!"
"This is his time"
"His Destiny Awaits"
(A siren can be heard softly building up with a guitar and lamb bag drum beat. The TCW Tron lights up to the image Kutler standing with his head down and then an image appears of him walking forward."Stricken" by Disturbed hits the PA system and Kip walks out from behind the curtain, and stops at the top of the stage. He holds his arms out to the sides, and spins once around, allowing the fans to soak in his essence. He stands while the chorus of the song begins.He walks down the ramp, yelling back at the fans who are shouting at him. Once he reaches the ring, Kip hops up onto the apron on his knee, letting his other leg hang loosely, as he pulls his sunglasses off, and tosses them into the crowd. He quickly lifts his leg and slips it through the ropes, straddling the middle rope for a moment, before completely getting in the ring. Kip quickly turns and climbs up onto the second turnbuckle, and he holds his arms out again, and tilts his head back, letting everyone bask in his presence for a moment. He takes a long stare of the crowd looking through them before heading back to the middle of the ring, awaiting his opponent's arrival.)
Storm: Kip Kutler has arrived and he means business!
Deal: He has a look on his face that can burn through lead. He looks like a man on a mission.
Storm: Kutler is now staring down Hogar and he suddenly cracks up laughing. This causes Hogar to take a step toward him, but the referee gets in between to restrain Hogar. This will not be a friendly scientific match. Both of these men are out for blood.
Deal: Both of these men look eager to get started. The ref is already at work, trying to keep them in their respective corners as they bark insults at each other.
Storm: You can cut the tension with a knife. The hatred between these two is out of this world.
Deal: Joining Kutler and Hogar in Saudi Arabia is Rich Mason, the promoter of this match.
(Cut to the skybox where Mason is seated with an entourage. The bald 70 something year old Mason is wearing a suit and has his usual poker face.)
Deal: Mason made sure that his name was all over that ring.
Storm: He obviously sold some advertising!
(The middle of the ring has an ad for Corona Beer. There are smaller ads for Nike, Monster Energy, DraftKings, and HBO. There is also a "Rich Mason Promotions" emblem. The turnbuckles all have "Mason" on them. There is a banner that says "RAGE: Pro Wrestling Generation" and "Rich Mason Promotions" in the background.)
Deal: Is this Rich Mason's response to Mason International's rebranding? He walked away from his own company early this year and disappeared for quite some time, only to return to RAGE of all places upon request of Kip Kutler.
Storm: No doubt Mason will be making a handsome profit from this match. Whenever there is money to be made, Mason is right there.
Deal: This match is unsanctioned. It is being brought to you as a joint venture between RAGE, Rich Mason Promotions, and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Storm: Let's remind the people why this match is taking place in Saudi Arabia and not the US.
Deal: Steve Hogar was not able to get cleared by ANY state athletic commission in the United States.
Storm: They went to every state?
Deal: I don't know about that, but they did go to Hogar's home state of Wisconsin and the state of Mississippi, which is one of the most lenient states for approval, and he was denied in both places.
Storm: If he couldn't get cleared in Mississippi, you have to wonder how long he will be able to last tonight. It may not be a question as to who wins this match as much as it's a question as to how long this match lasts.
Deal: All indications point to this being a short match.
Storm: Vegas has Hogar being a +900 underdog in this match.
Deal: The two are in the center of the ring as the ref explains the rules.....
Storm: What rules?
Deal: The ref tells them to shake hands. Kutler laughs and Hogar shakes his head in disgust.
**DING**DING**
Deal: Kutler and Hogar are face-to-face and they are mouthing off to each other and they lock up. Kutler gets the early advantage and punches Hogar in the face! He hits him again and again! Hogar hits Kutler back with some fists of his own! Kutler responds with his own flurry of punches and Hogar goes down!
Storm: Down goes Hogar! Down goes Hogar!
Deal: Kutler follow up with kicks and stomps to the face of Steve Hogar. Kutler is yelling at Hogar as he punishes him. Hogar tries to break free, but Kutler with some more stomps.
Storm: He won't give Hogar an opening!
Deal: Hogar tries to spring up, but Kutler with a kick right to the chin and Hogar goes down again! Kutler follows it up with more kicks and punches.
Storm: This is not gonna be a scientific match.
Deal: Not at all! Kutler is telling Hogar to "give it up" as he continues the beating. He has Hogar at the edge of the ring and shoves him to the outside with his foot! Hogar is on the outside and Kutler runs up to the top rope and he comes CRASHING down on Hogar with a flying bodypress! Kutler is now SMASHING Hogar's head against the steel steps!
Storm: Hogar is getting SLAUGHTERED out there!
Deal: Kutler is NOT letting up as he he SMASHES Hogar's head into the steel steps for the tenth time. That man has had NUMEROUS concussions in his long for God's sake! Kutler throws Hogar right into the guard rail and he continues his assault!
Storm: There are no count outs and no disqualifications.
Deal: Kutler has one foot on Hogar's neck as he grabs a chair and pushes it right into Hogar's gut, knocking the wind out of him!
(Cut to Rich Mason, in the skybox, who is lighting up a cigar.)
Deal: Rich Mason is obviously enjoying this.
Storm: Now we can see why Hogar wasn't cleared by ANY state athletic commission. This man is in NO condition to be wrestling. Somebody needs to stop this match before he suffers permanent damage.
Deal: Kutler is NOT letting up! He just face slammed Hogar right into the chair! Is the man still conscious?
Storm: Remember this is a 55 year old man who has not wrestled in a number of years. How much punishment can he take?
Deal: Kutler throws Hogar into the side of the ring, shoulder-first. He scoops up Hogar and tosses him onto the ring apron.
(Kutler raises his arms to a crowd pop.)
Deal: Kutler is tearing Hogar apart and these fans are loving it.
Storm: These fans are bloodthirsty! They want BLOOD!
Deal: They're getting blood as Hogar already has a cut. Kutler pulls Hogar up and look at at that! Hogar is swinging his fists and connects! I'm not sure if Hogar even knows where he's at, but he has some fight left in him. Kutler fires back and Hogar responds with a flurry of punches and Kutler is PISSED! Kutler with an uppercut and a superkick and Hoger goes down like a stack of bricks!
Storm: The Saudi fans are really getting into this.
Deal: Hogar is in trouble as Kutler is now ripping off the turnbuckle bad. He said that he's done taking it easy on him, that it's time to take the gloves off. Hogar is moving and trying to make his way up. Kutler is standing in front of him and appears to be aiming ANOTHER superkick, right to the face, and Hogar goes down again!
(Kutler flips off Hogar)
*Kutler: Take that Hogarbage!
Storm: This is not looking good for Hogar. Does he have ANY fight left in him?
Deal: I don't know, but Kutler is continuing his assault. More kicks to the face and to the gut. Kutler comes off the ropes and nails him with a legdrop. Kutler grabs Hogar's head and slams it into the mat! Kutler goes up to the second rope and hits a double axe handle.
Storm: Kutler is out to punish Hogar.....just like he said he would!
Deal: Hogar is already cut open and Kutler is making an example out of him. Kutler pulls Hogar toward the corner post and SLAMS Hogar's leg into the post!
Storm: Is that the leg with the bad knee that he once had surgery on?
Deal: I'm afraid it is. Kutler seems to have done his homework as he knows exactly what to target. Kutler does it again and again!
*Kutler (yelling): What do you have to say now HOGARBAGE?!
Storm: I'm guessing we won't see a handshake at the end of this one.
Deal: These two have despised each other for many years, dating back to when both of them were in Mason International. Kutler wraps Hogar's legs around the cornerpost and puts him in a figure four leglock. With little exception, this match has been ALL Kutler.
Storm: This isn't a match. This is an EXECUTION....and these bloodthirsty people are loving it!
(Cut to the skybox where Mason continues to smoke his cigar. Kutler walks around the corner and grabs a microphone.)
Storm: Rich Mason is loving it too. Kutler is back in the ring and he's has a microphone with him.
*Kutler: DO YOU QUIT HOGARBAGE?! Are you ready to QUIT?!
(Kutler holds up the mic to Hogar's mouth and his voice is muffled but a "No" comes out)
Storm: That sounds like a no.
(Kutler laughs and tosses the mic aside as he resumes the punishment.)
Storm: Kutler gave him a chance to quit and he REFUSED!
Deal: Kutler is on the top rope and nails Hogar with a flying elbow! He covers, 1......2.......and Kutler bounces up!
Storm: What?
Deal: Kutler sprung up before the ref counts to three.
Storm: And he's laughing!
(Kutler laughs as he resumes punishing Hogar.)
Storm: You can't say he's not living up to his word. He said he's gonna end Hogar and that's exactly what he's looking to do! Hogar is NOT prepared for what Kutler has in store for him.
Deal: Sadly you may be right. Hogar has been outwrestled and outbrawled. He's been overpowered and outmaneuvered. Kutler is in FIRM control of this match as he has Hogar in a chokehold.
(Hogar is gagging and there is some blood streaming down his face.)
Storm: They need to stop this match before somebody gets killed.
Deal: The ref doesn't seem to have any intention to stop this match. Kutler throws Hogar into that exposed turnbuckle and Hogar goes down again! Kutler with a SHOULDER BREAKER!
Storm: That's Hogar's bad shoulder, isn't it!
Deal: Hogar did have surgery on his right shoulder years ago and Kutler appears to be attempting to dislocate it as he places him in an armbar and turns it into a chicken wing! Hogar is screaming in pain as Kutler has that hold locked in and Kutler is laughing manically!
Storm: He looks like he wants to rip Hogar's shoulder out of it's socket!
Deal: Hogar continues to scream in pain!
Storm: This man is in trouble!
Deal: I think you're right! Hogar is in some serious pain as Kutler appears to be having the time of his life. Wait a minute, Kutler just released the hold and let Hogar's body fall to the mat.
Storm: What a nice guy!
Deal: Kutler scoops Hogar right back up and puts him in a Krippling Kutler Cross Face! This could be it! The ref is asking Hogar if he gives up and he REFUSES!
Storm: You know Kutler wants Hogar to give up. He doesn't care about scoring a pinfall. He wants Hogar to CRY UNCLE!
Deal: Kutler has Hogar locked into that finishing hold as Hogar continues to scream in agonizing pain. This man does not just want to win. He wants to humiliate Hogar.
Storm: Hogar wanted to humiliate him, but it's not working out that way.
Deal: Indeed it's not. SOMEBODY needs to stop this thing! It's not a match, it's a....
(Cut to Rich Mason, who appears to be enjoying himself as he eats appetizers.)
Storm: Rich Mason seems to be enjoying this.
Deal: Of course he would. Kip Kutler just said he's giving Hogar one more chance to quit but Hogar REFUSES to quit!
Storm: I bet Hogar is regretting signing up for this. I don't care how much money he's making from this fight, it won't be enough to cover his medical bills.
(The referee grabs Hogar's arm and lets it drop.)
Deal: For Hogar's sake, I hope he has insurance. Kutler just released the hold!
Storm: Why did he do that?!
Deal: He doesn't seem to be ready for the match to end.
Storm: This is no longer a wrestling match. This is a MASSACRE.
Storm: Kutler is now setting Hogar up for the Kutting Edge! AND HE HITS IT!
Deal: What a DEVASTATING MOVE! He covers for the cover and then thinks twice. He's setting Hogar up for ANOTHER Kutting Edge!
Storm: HOLY SHIT!
Deal: Kutler cover again, 1.....2......NO! Kutler just pulled up Hogar's shoulder!
Storm: What?! He had this match won!
Deal: It sure looked like it. He's back on his feet and kicking Hogar again and again with that boot of his. Is that not enough punishment?!
Storm: Kutler is enjoying this! It's like he's having the time of his life out there.
Deal: I could see teaching Hogar a lesson as Hogar has said some things that upset Kutler but this getting out of control. The referee isn't doing anything.
Storm: He counted, didn't he?
Deal: He didn't warn Kutler.
Storm: There are no rules! That's what Hogar agreed to, right?
Deal: He did. Kutler is now VERBALLY ABUSING a bloodied and Hogar in what has been a COMPLETELY one-sided match! Kutler is now slapping Hogar around and he SPITS RIGHT IN HIS FACE!
Storm: Ha!
(The crowd starts to boo Kutler, who appears to be having the time of his life.)
Storm: Listen to these fans.
Deal: They see what's going on here as Kutler is continuing to add insult to injury as he smashes Hogar's head into the mat again and again. This man has had NUMEROUS concussions in his career! SOMEBODY STOP THIS MATCH! Kutler is like a man POSSESSED as he yells out "Hogarbage" and continues assaulting the man with elbows to the face. Kutler goes upstairs again and comes crashing down with a flying bodypress! 1......2......and again Kutler lifts up Hogar. Kutler could have walked away with the win several times already and he REFUSES to finish Hogar off.
Storm: The man can barely move! Hogar is NOT in ring condition. He has NO BUSINESS being in there and has been EXPOSED....just like Kutler said he would.
Deal: Kutler is toying with the man at this point. Kutler with a curb stomp! No cover! And now Kutler is going back upstairs and he sits on the top rope as he points to Hogar and laughs!
(Kutler looks around and laughs as much of the crowd has turned against him. He waves to Rich Mason, who is watching intently from the skybox.)
Storm: Kutler is taking a breather. It's like he's wearing himself out by all this punishment he is dishing out
Deal: The man has lost it. I can see sending Hogar a message, but Kutler is taking this TOO FAR and somebody is gonna get seriously injured or worse!
Storm: Hogar NEVER should have accepted this match. It's obvious that the man is not in ring-shape. Kutler TOLD YOU ALL what he was gonna do but nobody believed him.
Deal: Kutler with a flying elbowdrop! Again, no cover.
Storm: We may have a catastrophie on our hands.
Deal: Hogar is literally GAGGING as Kutler laughs and puts him in a choke hold. It's unbelievable that the referee doesn't get in there and stop this match. Kutler has Hogar up and Hogar is still gagging. Kutler throws Hogar right into the corner with the exposed turnbuckle. He just narrowly missed hitting his head again. And Kutler goes for the TURNBUCKLE SMASH, but Hogar somehow sidesteps him and KUTLER GOES INTO IT SHOULDER-FIRST!
(Kutler screams loudly in pain)
Storm: Kutler went into that exposed turnbuckle shoulder-first, and just the wrong angle, and he may have DISLOCATED HIS SHOULDER!
Deal: That could very well be karma after what Kutler did to Hogar earlier. This is Hoger's chance for some offense....IF he can pull it together! Kutler is still hopping around the ring and he just went down to his knees! The referee is checking on Kutler and Kutler pushes him away as he he is in some pain....and here comes Hogar and he jumps right on top of Kutler! Kutler goes for an F5....NO! Hogar with a FLYING HEADSCISSORS!
(The crowd pops)
Storm: I've NEVER seen Hogar do that move before!
Deal: The right move at the right time! Hogar covers, but Kutler escapes and now Hogar with some kicks to the head! The man can barely stand, but he's taking advantage of the situation and he's taking it to Kutler! He grabs Kutler and AGAIN throws him into that exposed turnbuckle! Hogar is wrapping Kutler's legs around the cornerpost.....
Storm: That's what Kutler did to him earlier!
Deal: Hogar grabs a chair and nails Kutler's leg! He hits him again and again! Now Hogar is a man possessed as he is running on PURE ADRENALINE! Hogar is the master of the figure four and he's trying to wrap Kutler's legs around but no! Hogar falls to the floor in exhaustion as Kutler is inside the ring and he's in some serious pain of his own as he grabs his shoulder.
Storm: Just when we thought this was over....
Deal: Hogar is using every ounce of strength that he has to make his way up. He's attempting to get back into the ring, but his knee or his ankle gave out on him. Hogar is up again and he grabs Kutler by the legs and pulls him out! Hogar grabs that chair and now it's Hogar that is punishing Kutler with that steel chair!
Storm: Look at that HATE in Hogar's eyes!
Deal: Can you blame him?! Hogar just knocked the wind outta Kutler with that chair. He's now setting Kutler up for the figure-four but having some trouble. Kutler with a kick to the face and Hogar goes down! Both men are down! Kutler isn't laughing anymore!
Storm: I don't believe this!
Deal: Kutler was DESTROYING Hogar and could have ended this match on numerous occasions. All it took was Kutler hit in that exposed turnbuckle into the corner at just the wrong angle and that changed the course of this match. Could Hogar have a fighting chance?
Storm: Are you serious?
Deal: This is a man who not only dominated the tag team division for many years, but also became a World Champion after defeating The Saint. He has had some big wins in his career that some may claim were upsets. Does he have another one left in him?
Storm: Come on! Don't get too excited! Kutler just hit some turbulence. He'll be fine.
Deal: Both mean are struggling to make their way up. Kutler is up first and he's trying to lift up the steel steps but his shoulder gives out. He's yelling curse words in frustration and goes to grab that chair and he's wrapping that chair around Hogar's legs before kicking him square in the head!
Storm: How many more head shots can this man take?!
Deal: Kutler is now breathing heavy as Hogar is once again gagging as Kutler puts him in another chokehold. Kutler is now looking at the cornerpost as he heads back into the ring and he's headed upstairs. He's looking to break Hogar's leg! This man is RELENTLESS!
Storm: He wants to make Hogar pay for what he just did to him.
Deal: Hogar is a man just trying to survive and Kutler is making it difficult. Kutler is slowly making his way to the top as he screams obscenities at Hogar. If you thought these two hated each other before, that hate seems to be increasing. Kutler is all the way at the top and leaps but HOGAR LIFTS HIS FOOT and that chair hits Kutler square in the head! Both men are down again!
Storm: There are no count outs, no disqualifications, no rules. Neither is moving!
Deal: Hogar is stirring and making his way back up as Kutler is still motionless.
Storm: This was a COMPLETELY one-sided match until that FLUKE happened and now we're seeing VINTAGE Hogar. This man will not quit. No matter what you throw at him, he just keeps coming after you.
Deal: Kutler had numerous chances to end this match earlier but he chose not to and now he's suffering the consequences.
Storm: Hogar is putting Kutler in his finisher, a figure-four, and he has it locked in! Kutler is screaming in pain!
Deal: There is no escape. Could Hogar actually force Kutler to submit?! The ref is on the outside and asking Kutler if he wants to quit and he refuses.
Storm: Kutler is fighting for his career here. A loss would be DEVASTATING to Kutler and both he and Hogar know that.
Deal: Hogar is barely hanging on himself as he uses the steel steps as leverage, but Kutler is trying hard to reverse it.
Storm: I'm not even sure Kutler knows where he's at, but he knows that losing is NOT an option. I CANNOT BELIEVE how he ended up in this position.
Deal: He was GREEDY and that's his own fault!
Storm: Greedy? He was just trying to live up to his word. Kutler is a man of his word.
Deal: He went TOO FAR and you know it and now he's paying the price! Perhaps karma has come to collect. The ref asks Kutler is he wants to give up and he says no.
Storm: NO way in hell will Kutler give up.
Deal: Wait a minute, Kutler has REVERSED the figure four and now it's Hogar that is in pain. Now the ref is asking Hogar if he wants to quit. He says NEVER!
Storm: He may want to reconsider because he's losing the advantage that he was handed to on a silver platter due to that FLUKE. Hogar better pull it together really quick if he wants ANY chance of walking outta here in one piece because lightning doesn't strike twice!
Deal: Kutler is obviously not happy with the recent turn of events. He may be going into the new year with a shoulder injury, courtesy of Hogar. That isn't what Kutler had planned.
Storm: Kutler is increasing the pressure. Perhaps it's time for Hogar to call it a career before his legs are broken!
Deal: He's not ready to call it a career.
Storm: He should be! Look at him! The man's money is GUARANTEED! He and Kutler have given the fans a helluva show but it's time! TAP OUT!
Deal: Kutler is ORDERING Hogar to quit, which makes Hogar dig his heels in even more. Hogar is mustering every ounce of strength in his body to try and reverse that figure four, but Kutler isn't relinquishing the advantage and Hogar is serious pain here. He has a great deal of intestinal fortitude.
Storm: Intestinal fortitude? I have to question that man's' intelligence!
Deal: The longer Hogar holds on, the ANGRIER Kutler is getting! Kutler's face is BEET RED!
Storm: That man is PISSED!
Deal: Kutler releases the hold. He is SCREAMING obscenities at Hogar as he makes his way back up to his feet and stands over a fallen Hogar. Kutler pulls Hogar up and throws him FACE FIRST into the steel steps!
Storm: Hogar gets cut AGAIN! Hogar is BUSTED OPEN!
Deal: Kutler with some boots to the face and to the midsection of Hogar, yelling and screaming at him as he continues his assault. Kutler has LOST IT!
Storm: He told Hogar to QUIT and Hogar refused to quit and now Kutler is making him pay and pay dearly!
Deal: Kutler turns to the side.....OH NO! He's gonna pick up those steel steps! NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
Storm: This is gonna END Hogar!
Deal: Kutler lifts up the steps and Hogar grabs his foot and the steel steps fall RIGHT ON TOP OF BOTH MEN!
(The crowd chants "Holy Shit")
Storm: These people know English?
Deal: They are familiar with four-letter words, that's for sure. The steps are laying right on top of Kutler and Kutler is CRUSHING Hogar's leg! This is NOT GOOD!
Storm: The ref is standing by and he doesn't know what to do.
Deal: If this were a sanctioned RAGE match, somebody might have considered stopping it by now, but this match is UNSANCTIONED and the ref is letting it go.
Storm: That's what they wanted and Rich Mason gave it to them!
Deal: Both men are motionless and the referee is trying to get those steel steps off of Kutler. Here comes the ring announcer and a ringside official and they're helping him move those steps off of Kutler, but the damage may have been done! Both men are STILL motionless!
(Cut to the skybox where Rich Mason is still watching, and still has a poker face.)
Deal: I wonder what is going through that man's mind. Hogar's blood is on his hands!
Storm: Hogar agreed to this!
Deal: That is true, but Mason knew the condition that this man was in. That's why this match is taking place in Saudi Arabia. How much more punishment can this man take?
Storm: What's shocking to me is that Kutler is not moving. At least Hogar is moving! Kutler appears to be out!
Deal: Kutler may be seriously injured. How knows how much those steel steps weight and Kutler took the brunt of that impact. The ref is looking over Kutler. He doesn't know what to do.
Storm: You know damn well Kutler will DESTROY that man if he stops the match and awards it to Hogar.
Deal: Hogar is actually making his way back up, holding onto to a nearby chair. Hogar is up! Hogar is up! (crowd pop)
Storm: And Kutler is STILL DOWN?! How did that happen?!
Deal: Hogar smells victory here as he folds the chair and picks it up and WAIT! Kutler lifts a knee and LOW BLOW Hogar! (crowd boos) Kutler SPRINGS up! That was a TRICK! He was playing possum!
Storm: Smart man!
Deal: Kutler grabs the chair and smashes it against the side of the ring in ANGER! He tosses the chair in the ring and he's crawling on top of Hogar and berating him as he SLAPS him in the face!
*Kutler: GET YOUR BITCH ASS UP HOGARBAGE! COME ON!
Deal: Kutler slaps Hogar again and.....WAIT! Hogar grabs Kutler's wrist and Kutler goes to slap Hogar and Hogar grabs his other wrist as he uses his strength to try and.....NO! A kick to the gut, knocking the wind out of Hogar! Kutler SPITS on Hogar and pulls him up and is trying to get him back into the ring. The hatred that these two have for each other is OFF THE CHARTS!
Storm: Kutler is struggling, but he's picking up the over 250 pound Hogar and places him on the ring apron.
Deal: Kutler screams at the ref to get back in the ring and Kutler follows. He's eyeing that chair that's on the mat and then eyes Hogar. I'm not sure Hogar knows where he's at.
Storm: The man is winded, he's bloody, he's outta gas. It's time to STOP THIS CARNAGE!
Deal: Kutler is looking to finish him off, it seems. He pulls Hogar over to where the steel chair is and attempts to set him up for a piledriver but Hogar just will not cooperate. Kutler with a swift kick to the head as he's once again getting angry. As Kutler berates Hogar, he has another idea. He's wrapping that chair around Hogar's legs. He wants to finish the job he started earlier and BREAK HOGAR'S LEGS! Come on ref! Get in there!
Storm: Remember, there are no rules in this match! That's what Hogar agreed to!
Deal: A couple more kicks to the head and Hogar may be out cold!. Kip Kutler is making his way to the corner now that he's satisfied that Hogar isn't moving. Kutler is slowly making his way up. Kutler is not known as a high flyer.
Storm: He seems to have dished out enough punishment to know that Hogar's out of gas.
Deal: Kutler stucks up both of his middle fingers at Hogar and leaps, BUT HOGAR MOVES OVER AND KUTLER HITS THE MAT FACE-FIRST! Kutler tried a flying bodypress onto that chair, but Hogar managed to swerve him at the last second!
Storm: That may have kept Hogar from being disabled just like his old partner Dan Williams!
Deal: Dan Williams has been in a wheelchair for many years, due to a beating he once received from The Saint, and no doubt Kutler was looking to do the same to Hogar. Both men are again down and motionless. The ref cannot even count because there are no count outs. This match must end by pinfall or submission.
Storm: I don't f'n believe this! This match should already be over and Hogar should be in a hospital bed.
Deal: That was Kutler's plan, but things haven't gone as planned. This match started out as a JOKE that was supposed to end in a blow out and it has turned into a no-holds-barred streetfight! If Kutler loses this match, even if he gets out of here in one piece, his main event days could very well be OVER!
Storm: Don't be delusional, Storm. Hogar doesn't stand a chance.
Deal: I didn't say he did but these men may not be the same after this one.
Storm: I'll tell you one thing. This match won't end in a handshake or embrace.
Deal: Both men are stirring but I'm not sure they know where they're at. These fans are going CRAZY in Riyahd. What was a crowd that was partial to Kutler is now solidly behind Hogar!
Storm: I can't believe this! They're getting behind a DRUNK! Don't these people have laws against alcohol?
Deal: What do you mean?
Storm: Like don't they get their arms cut off if they get caught drinking and driving like Hogar did on more than one occasion?
Deal: Puh-leze. Kutler is making his way back up as is Hogar, who just broke his legs free of that chair. Kutler spots the chair and he snatches it but WAIT! Hogar grabs the other end! These two are having a tug of war over the chair! Both men are trying to get possession over that steel chair and Kutler SNATCHES it as he has the strength advantage and SWINGS it at Hogar, but Hogar sidesteps him and Kutler hits the mat with the chair and trips and falls right on top of it!
(Some fans are laughing at ringside and Kutler screams obscenities at them.)
Deal: LOOK OUT! Hogar with a FACE SLAM on the chair and cover, 1......2......NO! A blooded Hogar is yelling at the official as he pounds the mat in frustration. Hogar grabs Kutler by the hair and SMASHES his face into it! AGAIN AND AGAIN! And now KUTLER is BUSTED OPEN!
Storm: How the hell can Hogar even see?!
Deal: I don't know but Kutler may be losing the advantage that he had now that blood is streaming down his face. Some of that blood gets into Hogar's eyes and he wipes his face. Hogar is setting Kutler up for the figure four once again but Kutler with a boot to the face! Hogar falls back into the corner and he's EXHAUSTED! He's taking a breather as he waits for Kutler to make his way back up. Kutler is up and Hogar goes for a clothesline but Kutler ducks underneath it! Hogar comes back and Kutler FLATTENS Hogar with a clothesline of his own! Kutler with another kick to the head!
Storm: How many of those blows to the head has Hogar taken?!
Deal: Far too many. The man may have brain damage after this one is over.
Storm: He already had brain damage, according to Kutler.
Deal: Kutler isn't helping the situation any. Kutler has Hogar in an armbar.
Storm: Kutler is gonna pull Hogar's arm right out of it's socket!
Deal: Wait a minute, Kutler isn't stopping there. He's putting Hogar in the Krippling Kutler Cross Face!
Storm: This could be it!
*Kutler: QUIT DAMMIT!
Deal: Kutler is screaming at Hogar and DEMANDING that he quit! Hogar is breathing heavy and he's on empty.
Storm: He's been on empty for some time.
Deal: Kutler is still hollering at Hogar. I think he's wearing himself out just as much as he's wearing Hogar out.
Storm: I'm not so sure about that. Listen to Hogar's AGONIZING screams! He's throwing out some four letter words of his own!
Deal: Kutler is trying to maintain his grip as Hogar inches his way to the ropes. The ref is asking Hogar if he wants to quit and he refuses.
Storm: COME ON HOGAR! GIVE IT UP!
Deal: Hogar is in seriously bad shape here and he STUBBORNLY REFUSES to quit!
Storm: What is wrong with that man?!
Deal: Kip Kutler is asking himself the same question as he shakes his head in frustration as Hogar inches even closer to the ropes. Once again the ref asks Hogar if he wants to quit and he shakes his head. Kutler is still screaming at him, like a Drill Sergeant, and HOGAR SOMEHOW MAKES IT TO THE ROPES! The ref is tapping Kutler on the shoulder as he REFUSES to let go! The ref SMACKS Kutler across the head and that gets Kutler to drop Hogar and now Kutler grabs ahold of the ref and smacks him across the head before tossing him outta the ring!
(The crowd boos)
Storm: He just manhandled that hometown referee and these people have completely turned against him.
*Kutler (to Hogar): YOU'RE MINE!
Deal: Kutler now pulls Hogar to the middle of the ring and sets him up for a Kutting Edge! Kutler is having some difficulty as he's taken a beating in this match. He has Hogar up and HITS IT! Kutler is covering, but there is NO REFEREE!
Storm: 1....2.....3......4.......5! This match should be over AGAIN!
Deal: Kutler did it to himself! He tossed the referee out, who is trying to regain composure on the outside. An angry Kutler is screaming at the official to get back in. Kutler is pulling up Hogar. Don't tell me he's doing it again?! Kutler is struggling with Hogar, but has him up and hits ANOTHER Kutting Edge! The referee just made his way back into the ring and Kutler is yelling at him to get in position! The referee slowly makes his way over.....
Storm: He's doing this on purpose!
Deal: The cover, 1......2.......NO! Hogar with a shoulder up and Kutler is LIVID! Kutler is SCREAMING at the ref again!
Storm: Don't throw him out again!
Deal: I think he learned from that as he takes a deep breath and now he's screaming at Hogar for kicking out! Kutler is stumbing around as he's pondering.....no way! Is he?!
Storm: Yes!
Deal: Kutler is gonna try it again! He's going for yet ANOTHER Kutting Edge! He grabs Hogar but Hogar with an EYE GOUGE and Kutler is temporarily blinded with some of that blood getting in his eyes! Hogar is swinging in no particular direction as he can't see! Hogar is punching air and he finally connects with Kutler's face and Kutler goes down as does Hogar! These two men are EXHAUSTED! Someone just threw a towel into the ring
Storm: It's over! Someone threw in the towel!
Deal: It is NOT over! The ref is using the towel to wipe the bloodied faces of both men.
Storm: Oh.
Deal: Kutler still appears to be blinded as he's rubbing his eyes after that eye gouge and wait a minute! Hogar just spotted the chair. He CLOBBERS Kutler and Kutler doubles over and Hogar hits him again! And again! Hogar is hitting releasing YEARS of PENT UP RAGE and FRUSTRATION as he continues to beat on the man while these stunned fans are silenced in disbelief!
Storm: That blood is trickling down Hogar's face again.
Deal: That's a good thing for Kutler because Hogar was going to do some serious damage if he hasn't already. Hogar can't see once again as he wildly swings the chair but doesn't connect. Another swing and the chair goes flying outta the ring, nearly missing the referee! The ref wipes Hogar's face again as well as Kutler's. Hogar can see Kutler lying motionless on the mat. He covers, 1......2.......kickout! How did he kick out after taking all of those chairshots!
Storm: Intestinal fortitude! This is a MUST WIN for him.
Deal: Hogar seems to have Kutler where he wants him. He's setting him up for his figure four leglock finisher!
Storm: But does he have the strength to get it locked in?!
Deal: That's a good question as Hogar is struggling and it doesn't appear that Kutler is even conscious after taking those chairshots, some of them to the head! No doubt that is payback for what Hogar did to him earlier. This may be Hogar's last chance! Can he put SHOCK THE WORLD and put Kutler away?
Storm: Kutler with a KICK TO THE FACE!
Deal: Hogar stumbles back and falls to the mat. Kutler is trying to shake the cobwebs as Hogar pounds his fist on the mat in frustration.
Storm: These fans are at the edge of their seats.
Deal: Kutler and Hogar are both struggling. Hogar and Kutler lock eyes as they lie on the mat and look at each other in disbelief and then anger as they exchange four letter words. Both men are in rough shape and bloodied. Kutler was on his way to an easy win in the early going of this match, but rammed his shoulder into an exposed turnbuckle and that altered the course of this match.
Storm: Kutler had this match won on more than one occasion!
Deal: But he just couldn't end this match without punishing the man. As he said before, his goal wasn't to win, but to humiliate Hogar and now he's risking humiliation himself! Both men are nearly out of gas. It may come down to who wants this more. Kutler crawls over toward Hogar and wraps his hands around Hogar's neck, choking him, as he wrings his neck. He's telling Hogar to quit and Hogar refuses! Kutler with a slap to the face! Hogar tries to return it, but Kutler grabs Hogar's arm and puts him in another one of his patented armbars!
Storm: I'm telling you he is gonna rip that man's shoulder of his socket to pay him back for what happened earlier when Kutler's shoulder hit that exposed turnbuckle!
Deal: Kutler is the one that exposed that turnbuckle to begin with! Kutler is once again ORDERING Hogar to quit but he REFUSES! Hogar is trying to reach over with his other arm but Kutler pulls him away. The ref is asking Hogar if he gives up and the answer is "hell no". This antagonizes Kutler even more as he attempts to strengthen his grip and Hogar reaches the ropes again.
*Kutler: DAMMIT!
Deal: Kutler POUNDS the mat in frustration! He seems to be running out of ideas as if he doesn't know what else to do as he eyes that chair on the outside. Kutler with some elbows to the sternum as he drags Hogar in the middle of the ring. He looks at the cornerpost as if he's pondering going up to the top. He wants to finish this thing.
Storm: Put him in the Krippling Kutler Cross Face!
Deal: I think he wants to knock him unconscious first.
Storm: He wants to give him BRAIN DAMAGE.....something NOT to remember Kutler by.
Deal: Kutler is yelling curse words once again as he ignores the ref's warning and exits the ring. Kutler grabs not one but two chairs and tosses them into the ring. Can the man even make it back into the ring?! He's taken so much punishment and it shows.
Storm: I've never seen him more angry. This match should be OVER and he should be out enjoying the Riyadh night life but here he is, still trying to put away his longtime enemy.
Deal: Kutler slowly makes his way back in. As Hogar rises up, Kutler CLOBBERS him over the head and this crowd is STUNNED! Hogar fell-face-first to the mat! The fans are so quiet you can hear a pin drop!
Storm: Kutler is wrapping each chair around each of Hogar's legs. He wants to end this match.
Deal: He's tried before but couldn't put Hogar away. Can he do it now? He's looking upstairs and this is a high risk maneuver that is GUARANTEED to put Hogar away AND possibly BREAK HIS LEGS if he connects!
Storm: But can he get to the top rope without falling? Can he hit Hogar before Hogar realizes what's happening
Deal: The fans are cheering Hogar on as Kutler heads to the corner and makes the long climb to the top. He makes his way up and Hogar is moving around.
*Kutler: FUCK!
Deal: Kutler is frustrated and he makes his way back down.
*Kutler: I'm gonna break your fucking neck!
Deal: Hogar breaks free from one of the chair and Kutler grabs it and uses it to knock the wind out of Hogar! Kutler is setting Hogar up for a pileriver ONTO THE CHAIR.....but HOGAR WITH A LOW BLOW!
Storm: He cheated!
Deal: It's not like Kutler didn't do the same to him! Kutler is hopping around the ring and Hogar with a small package and handful of tights! 1......2.......NO! Kutler sets Hogar up with a belly to back suplex right onto that chair! 1......2......NO! Hogar kicks out!
*Kutler: STAY THE FUCK DOWN!
Deal: I think Kutler is pondering wrapping that chair around Hogar's neck!
Storm: That's going too far.
Deal: That seems to be the route he's going but the ref is getting in between him and Hogar and Kutler shoves the ref! I don't think that was a good idea! Kutler is now pulling Hogar up and Hogar is swinging at Kutler!
Storm: WHAT THE HELL?!
Deal: The people are starting to count as Hogar somehow manages to catch a second wind and has Kutler backed into the corner! He pounds on Kutler, 4....5....6....7....8....9.....10! And he's STILL wailing on him! Hogar throws Kutler across the ring and HITS HIM WITH A SPEAR! 1.......2.......NO! Kutler kicks out just in the nick of time! Hogar grabs Kutler by the hair and he smashes his face against the mat. Kutler with an elbow to the face! The two men are wrestling on the mat, each trying to gain the upper hand, and now Kutler with a cross face chicken wing!
Storm: Hogar won't quit, but Kutler just cannot sustain the momentum.
Deal: The fans here in Saudi are firmly behind Hogar now. They are cheering him to get out of that chicken wing.
Storm: GIVE IT UP!
Deal: Hogar reaches the ropes and Kutler CANNOT BELIEVE IT!
*Kutler: FUCK!
Deal: Kip Kutler has HAD IT! No matter what he does, he can't seem to put the man away. It was Hogar breathing heavy and now Kutler is breathing heavy and he's FURIOUS! His own anger is handicapping him. Kutler grabs Hogar and FACE SLAM onto the chair!
*Kutler: STAY DOWN MOTHER FUCKER!
Deal: The cover, 1.....2.....kickout! (crowd pops) Hogar REFUSES to stay down. An extremely frustrated Kutler just threw both of the chairs next to Hogar. Kutler has thrown the kitchen sink against the man but he refuses to quit. Kutler leans over and he's trying to apply the ankle lock submission but Hogar is squirming which is adding to Kutler's frustration. Kutler drops a leg onto Hogar's midsection. Kutler grabs the chair and tries to wrap it around Hogar's legs, but Hogar squirms again.
*Kutler: HOLD STILL!
Deal: Kutler picks up the chair and he stops! Kutler nearly fell over in exhaustion as he nearly tripped over Hogar and he's trying to wipe the blood from his eyes. Hogar has been on empty for some time and now it is Kutler who is bordering on empty. Kutler wanted to extend this match in order to make an example out of Hogar and now Kutler is desperately wanting to end this match because he himself is running out of gas. What was once a long shot is now a real possibility. Can Steve Hogar capitalize on Kutler's.....WAIT! Hogar with a small package, 1.....2....3!
Storm: NO! Kutler kicks out!
Deal: Kutler springs up and he just blew a gasket! He's kicking around, trying to find Hogar. Both of these men seem to be blinded. The referee was just handed a towel and he begins to wipe Kutler.....no! Kutler SNATCHES the towel and wipes his eyes! He has a look that can kill in his eyes as he GLARES at Hogar!
Storm: I wouldn't wanna be Hogar!
Deal: Kutler is taking that bloody rag and he's CHOKING Hogar!
*Kutler: GIVE IT THE FUCK UP!
Deal: The fans here are booing Kutler as he continues to choke Hogar with that towel.
(Hogar is gagging and coughing up blood.)
Deal: This is getting out of hand as Kutler continues to choke Hogar. Hogar is NOT moving! The ref is trying to grab ahold of the towel and a LIVID Kutler is staring down the ref! The ref backs away and Kutler makes his way toward the ref! That towel is COVERED in blood and the ref is being backed into the corner. Kutler is admonishing him.
Storm: The ref has had enough! He's yelling at Kutler and they're in a heated argument.
Deal: This is giving Hogar some time to recuperate
Storm: You're assuming there's something left in the tank. Hogar is MOTIONLESS!
Deal: Kutler is threatening the referee, but he's careful not to put his hands on him because he needs that ref to count Hogar's shoulders to the mat. As Hogar has been claiming for weeks, a loss to him can be detrimental to Kutler's career. Kip Kutler is taking a breather as he glares at a motionless and bloodied Steve Hogar.
Storm: Kutler is eyeing those steel chairs. Does he have in mind what I think he has in mind?!
Deal: Kutler grabs a chair and wraps it around Hogar's left leg.
Storm: He's doing it again! Kutler is looking to END this thing.
Deal: The referee is trying to get in the way, but Kutler shoves him! He picks up the other chair and wraps it around Hogar's other leg.
Storm: This is NOT good for Hogar, not at all.
Deal: Kutler is cursing at Hogar as he makes his way up to the top. He's taking his time, can he even make it up there?!
Storm: Look at Hogar! Kutler has all the time in the world.
Deal: The referee is checking on Hogar and Kutler is SCREAMING at the ref to get out of the way! The ref backs off as Kutler reaches the top. If he connects, Hogar's ankles could be broken! Kutler leaps and Hogar moves slightly, but Kutler CONNECTS!
Storm: Did you hear that?! He SNAPPED at least one of Hogar's ankles!
Deal: This crowd is in DISBELIEF! He very well could have snapped at least one of his ankles. Hogar moved at the last second, which might have saved him.
Storm: No, didn't you hear it?! BOTH ANKLES were SNAPPED!
Deal: I don't know but there seems to be some damage there.
Storm: Kutler has had ENOUGH! He's putting Hogar in his Hogar's own finisher, the figure four leglock.
Deal: The referee is asking Hogar if he gives up and he REFUSES! (crowd pops) This INFURIATES Kutler who increases the pressure!
Storm: Hogar is fading out!
Deal: Indeed he is! The ref asks him again and Hogar uses what's left of his strength to shake his head!
Storm: GIVE UP YOU IDIOT! This man will have both of his legs broken if they're not already!
Deal: Kutler is so zapped of energy that he's not even yelling at Hogar to give up. Kutler is wearing himself down! Hogar's shoulders hit the mat, 1.....2......shoulder up! (crowd pops) Hogar is STILL in this thing!
Storm: WHAT THE HELL?!
Deal: There's nothing else Kutler can do but increase the pressure. Hogar's legs are no longer working. There's NOTHING he can do to come back from this. Yet the man still won't give up! Kutler POUNDS the mat with his fist in frustration!
Storm: I think I heard Hogar's other leg snap! He is NOT walking outta this one.
Deal: The referee is lifting Hogar's arm and it drops, he raises it again and it drops, he lifts it again and Hogar's arm is still up as he gives the fans a thumbs up. Kutler sees this and he's beside himself!
*Kutler: GIVE UP MOTHER FUCKER OR I'LL BREAK YOUR NECK!
Deal: Kutler just threatened to break Hogar's NECK!
Storm: Does Hogar even feel anything in his legs?! He must want to end up in a wheelchair like his partner Dan Williams!
Deal: Kutler seems intent in putting him in a wheelchair. Kutler releases the figure four and he POUNDS the mat in FRUSTRATION! His hands are on the side of his head as he wracks his brain, trying to put away Hogar. He's thrown EVERYTHING in his arsenal at the man and he's STILL in the match!
Storm: He's not standing though!
Deal: Kutler is shaking his head in frustration as he stares down Hogar with smoke coming out of his nostrils. Hogar turns himself around and is crawling, but he can't make his way up to his feet. His legs are no longer working! Why doesn't this referee stop the match?!
Storm: You know the rules!
Deal: There are no rules!
Storm: Exactly!
Deal: Kutler appears to be amused at the sight of Hogar crawling toward him, his legs aren't working, Kutler just smirks and shakes his head in disbelief. Kutler stands there as Hogar, who can barely see due to the blood that is covering his eyes, reaches and grabs one of Kutler's ankles. Hogar doesn't have the strength to get himself back up. Or even take down Kutler at this point.
Storm: Put him out of his misery!
Deal: Kutler just stares at Hogar and takes a deep breath, shaking his head. Even he can't believe what he's seeing.
Storm: Put him away!
Deal: Kutler is now setting Hogar up.....for the Kutting Edge! He has some difficulty but HITS IT!
Storm: PIN HIM!
Deal: I don't think he's convinced that Hogar is done as Hogar lies motionlessly on the mat. Kuter puts Hogar in the Krippling Kutler Cross Face!
Storm: There's no getting out of this!
Deal: We've seen him get out of EVERYTHING Kutler has thrown at him, but you may be right. There is no sign of movement as the referee raises Hogar's arm once and it falls, he raises it again, still no movement, one more time, and IT'S OVER!
Storm: FINALLY!
**DING**DING**DING**
Deal: Kutler is NOT letting go!
Storm: Does he even know where he's at?!
Deal: Either he didn't hear the bell or he's VERY angry that Hogar resisted for so long. I don't know which but the referee is tapping his shoulder and now security is in the ring trying to get Kutler off of Hogar. The man is UNCONSCIOUS! LET HIM GO! He better let go or they might reverse the decision!
Storm: I don't think they can.
Deal: Finally, security is able to pull Kutler off of Hogar. And Kutler collapses right next to Hogar. The careers of these two men have been intertwined for many years, dating back to when both were on the same team. One man's career will end tonight and the other will continue his comeback but he has some recovering to do.
Storm: It's a good thing he has some time off, but he'll be fine! By the time RAGE is back up and running next year, his shoulder will be pretty much healed up.
Deal: How do you know that?
Storm: I know!
Deal: Hogar is STILL motionless as paramedics have arrived and there's a stretcher being brought to the ring.
Storm: ONE stretcher.
Deal: That's what I said! The security guards are trying to help Kutler up, but he's brushing them off. He wants nothing to do with them as he walks himself to the corner. Kutler is staring at the fallen Steve Hogar as paramedics work on him. What is that man thinking?!
Storm: He's asking himself why he's not enjoying a steak at the finest restaurant in Riyadh. This was supposed to be a quick 5-10 minute match.
Deal: Rich Mason is at ringside with his entourage as he watches the chaos continue to unfold. They are trying to get Steve Hogar onto the stretcher.
Storm: I bet Kutler would break that stretcher in two, with Hogar on it, if he had the energy for it.
Deal: Obviously he does not. Mason is watching Hogar with his poker face as if he doesn't have any concern for the man.
Storm: How do you know that?!
Deal: Just a wild guess. Kutler is still standing in his corner and yes he is still standing as he will walk away from this as the victor as he watches one of his most hated rivals being moved into an ambulance. The open the doors and Hogar lifts his head as he just regained consciousness. He looks over at Hogar and locks eyes with him. Hogar gives Kutler the middle finger!
(The crowd pops as Kutler smirks)
Deal: And Kutler gives Hogar a middle finger of his own!
(Another crowd pop)
Storm: Is that supposed to be a sign of respect?
Deal: I don't know what it means, but they're putting Hogar into the ambulance as Kutler continues to stare him down as the doors close and the ambulance pulls away.
Storm: I don't think he was convinced that Hogar was done!
Deal: Who can blame him after all that?
*Ring Announcer: The winner of this match is KIP KUTLER!
(The crowd pops as Kutler steps away from the corner and the ref raises his arm in victory.)
Storm: I don't understand these people! They loved him and then they hated him and now they love him again. I can't wait to see how people react to him once he's back in the states!
Deal: Judging by the fans reaction here at MSG, who have watched this match on the big screen, I'm assuming it will be positive.
(Rich Mason approaches Kutler and raises his other arm.)
Deal: Kutler brushes Mason off as if he doesn't want anything to do with him. Mason backs away as his bodyguards step in front of him.
Storm: Rich Mason made Kip Kutler an even wealthier man tonight between that one million dollar and the winner's purse, which is likely just as much. Gotta love that Saudi money!
Deal: Kip Kutler is refusing help is he makes his way out of the ring.
Storm: Kip Kutler is bloodied and he's beaten, but once again proved that he's a warrior and he will be a force to be reckoned with in RAGE next year.
Deal: Steve Hogar's career has officially ended and is being transported to the hospital as we speak. We hope that he is okay and will keep you updated on his condition.
~~~
Stock: Right then, there’s no bloody time for dithering. We’re getting straight on with the bloody action. Next up , the RAGE Scientific bloody Showcase Championship is on the bloody line as Doug Devens defends against Nightwalker! Gordon vs. Nightwalker
Vandessa Deal: What a night so far!
Ricky Storm: 22 years in the making!
Vandessa Deal: Doug Devens won’t just come out here as a champion he will come out here as a conqueror. Double champion!
Ricky Storm: Doug has to be tired, but maybe the stem cells are working! May he hit my boy Kip up for some D-Bol or trenbolone!
Vandessa Deal: Both these competitors represent the same faction, but this match is about personal gain! They have to set the alliance to Daniel Dare aside to achieve their goals and dreams!
Ricky Storm: Let’s head to bloody Lord Robert Stock! That guy is totally loco daddy! He’s an honorary Planet Silverstar member!
Stock: Oi! Still bloody talking here! From Chicago, weighing in at 254 bloody pounds, DOUG DEVENS!
("Ride of the Valkyries" by Wagner plays. Devens stands at the top of the ramp, both championships displayed with quiet arrogance. Thomas Gordon lingers just behind him, hands folded, a satisfied smile on his face like a man watching a long-term investment finally peak.)
Ricky Storm: He beat Scott Grayse earlier tonight with Gordon’s help, let’s be clear about that, but he’s walking into this match already wounded. Two matches. Two belts and now Nightwalker? That’s rough! She is someone you should never overlook especially on one of the grandest stages!
Vandessa Deal: She is Rage's REAL DEAL! She is laser focused on winning here tonight. Yeah, it’s strange seeing Salvation church members facing one another but when it’s for one of the most prestigious titles in wrestling today all bets are off!
Storm: She’s real? Are you for real daddy? She is as fake as your tits!
Vandessa Deal: Idiot! Do all you Storms share one collective brain? Of course you do and it’s damaged! Just sit there and be mute!
Ricky Storm: We are the free folk! We have a pretty sweet time Machine, just ask Ferman, Barnhill or Jennings! Our president JOEY FERMAN of Planet Silverstar is C.O.O. Of UWA!
Vanessa Deal: Crayon crew as Thief Taylor calls them! Just stop talking about them. No one cares! NO ONE CARES!
Robert Stock: His bloody opponent hailing from some bloody quadrant somewhere in bloody hell…..
(A little girl's giggle is heard and then " Out of the darkness hell's queen did call to pain and suffering she brought to them all. Away ran the children to hide in their beds in fear that the devil would chop off their heads". (The little girl giggles again)
Stock: Presenting, the bloody Queen of Hell - NIGHTWALKER!
(At that point the lights go out and fog fills the stage as "Dracula” by Rob Zombie hits a fire ball, shoots out of the stage and turns into Loralie Blackwell . She heads down the ramp to the ring in cat-like strides glaring at the crowd as the non-believers boo her and her followers cheer. She stops at the edge of the stage and snaps her fingers disappearing only to reappear in the middle of the ring and heads to her corner.)
Ricky Storm: Her trickery shows no bounds! I wonder if David Copperfield did his apprenticeship under her tutelage? What about D.B Copper? I swore I saw him at the Dollar Tree in Lima, Ohio! Might have been Tat Tom!
Vandessa Deal: She earned this shot you fool. BOH points. Consistency and she chose him. That tells you everything. She is more focused now than she has been in a long time.
Ricky Storm: Rumor has it that my boy Dougie D lived in a jungle with a crazy tribe that taught him the real meaning of enlightenment, daddy!
Vandessa Deal: Lies! All lies, I swear, I am not paid enough for this!
**DING**DING**
(They circle slowly, neither willing to overcommit. Circling like two gladiators destined for greatness. They are circling while jaw jacking one another. Both competitors circling with their eyes locked on one another. )
Ricky Storm: This is Scientific Showcase rules submissions only. No pinfalls, no knockouts. One mistake, and it’s over.
(The first lock-up is brief and violent. Nightwalker drops level, reaching for Devens’ leg, but Devens sprawls hard and drives her face-first into the mat. He stomps on her.)
Vandessa Deal: That’s veteran instinct. Devens didn’t hesitate; he smothered her.
Ricky Storm: Being from hell and all that darkness I bet she enjoys a little smothering! I know I do!
Deal: Of course you do, you sick freak!
(Devens grinds a forearm across Nightwalker’s face, just enough to hurt, just enough to irritate. Terry Dale warns him. Devens ignores it. They reset. He attempts to try again but Nightwalker strikes faster this time twisting into Devens’ arm and forcing him toward the ropes.)
Ricky Storm: Nightwalker’s not trying to overpower him. She’s trying to out-think him. Doug is a bit older so he could be sun-downing!
(Devens breaks free with a rake of the fingers and immediately snaps on a headlock, dragging Nightwalker to the mat and slowing the pace to a crawl. Gordon nods approvingly from ringside.)
Vandessa Deal: This is Doug Devens’ world right now. This is how he wins he drains you.
Ricky Storm: Plus, Gordon in your corner ain’t a bad thing either! He ain’t eye candy or anything, but you got to be wondering, if you're Nightwalker, when he’s gonna pull some shit, daddy!
(Nightwalker fights up, shoots Devens off the ropes but Devens blocks, yanks her arm over the top rope, and drops his weight onto it.)
Ricky Storm: That arm’s a target now. Everything Devens does from here will be about control.
Deal: He’s trying to wear her down, not a rookie move by any means.
(Back inside, Devens twists the arm again and again, threatening quick armbars, forcing Nightwalker to burn energy escaping instead of attacking. Then suddenly Nightwalker rolls through a transition and snaps on a triangle choke.)
Vandessa Deal: She’s got it! She’s got it locked in!
(The crowd roars as Devens scrambles, stacking her just enough to reach the ropes with his fingertips.)
Ricky Storm: That was close. Too close. Good thing he has a furry red-assed Orangutan's reach!
Deal: That would be a baboon you donkey!
(Gordon jumps onto the apron, barking at Dale, buying Devens precious seconds to recover. Nightwalker snaps. She charges Devens, smashing his head into the corner, kneeing him in the ribs, then dragging him down into a brutal neck crank.)
Vandessa Deal: This is frustration boiling over. Nightwalker feels it slipping.
Ricky Storm: She is mad as a hornet! Her eyes are glowing! Is Lucifer gonna crack the earth and appear from the depths of hell? I hope not, Halloween isn’t for like 10 months!
(Devens bites her hand to break free. Dale scolds him. Gordon waves it off. Nightwalker responds by chopping Devens leg out and stomping directly on the knee before locking in a kneebar.)
Ricky Storm: That’s the same knee he’s been favoring all night!
Vandessa Deal: He bit her!!!!! What the hell!
Ricky Storm: He must have missed catering!
(Devens howls, clawing to the ropes. He barely escapes. Nightwalker is laughing while she creeps forward! She grabs him by the head and suplexes him over. She is quick to her feet and drops a hard elbow. She grinding that elbow into his throat in an attempt to choke him out. Devens flips her over and begins just a flurry of hard rights!)
Vandessa Deal: Deven’s just brawling now!
Ricky Storm: He better pace himself. This ain’t 2010!
(Devens traps Nightwalker during a flurry of rage and cinches in a Crossface, sitting deep and wrenching back with everything he has. He’s reefing on her neck with a good grip. Nightwalker slowly trying to inch her way to the ropes. Doug applies more pressure, slowing her fight.)
Vandessa Deal: This could be it!
(Nightwalker crawls. Inch by inch. Fingertips scraping canvas. Rope break. The crowd applauds both. Nightwalker rolls to the floor. Devens follows but she snaps him forward with a huge clothesline, driving the back of his head into the apron.)
Ricky Storm: That’s vicious! She’s dismantling him! That rattled his brain. He may need a cat-scan!
Vanessa Deal: Step by step she wears him down. She wants this gold!
(Nightwalker attempts to lift him but he pushes her into the guard rail. She is clobbering him. He hits her with a knee raise taking her back. Doug to his feet and suplexes her over taking both competitors down!)
Vandessa Deal: Some old school traditional move sets.
Ricky Storm: Sometimes things that are old become new again. Just like your tits!
Vandessa Deal: Idiot, I swear!
(Nightwalker and Devens are both slow to get up! Nightwalker gets to get her feet and delivers a huge headbutt sending Doug back into the ring apron.)
Ricky Storm: Now that’s using your head, eh!
(She rolls him into the ring, Nightwalker locks in an arm-triangle choke. Devens staggers to his feet and slams her into the corner, but she keeps the hold applied. Then the building loses its god damn mind!)
(“Legendary by Skillet” plays over the loud speaker.)
Vandessa Deal: WAIT!!!!! Hold THE DAMN PHONE! WAIT A SECOND!!!!
Ricky Storm: Someone call my daddy, daddy - ya know!
(Harold Hartley appears on the stage.)
Ricky Storm: You’ve got to be kidding me.
Vanessa Deal: This is crazy!
(Harold looks at Robert bloody Stock and nods.)
Robert Stock: Harold Hartley is cashing in the WHO’S THE DADDY PRIZE. The match is now a triple threat.
(Devens is screaming like he has seen a ghost? He’s holding Terry Dale trying to get his feet. Hartley runs down the ramp and slides into the ring and Nightwalker turns and CRACK.)
Vandessa Deal: NO! NO!
(Hartley levels Nightwalker with a lead pipe, knocking her out cold. He tosses the pipe out of the ring before Terry Dale notices.)
Ricky Storm: This is a robbery!
(Hartley turns to Devens. He charges in blind rage. Hartley sidesteps. Strikes. Drops Devens to the mat.)
Vandessa Deal: Hartley’s been waiting a year for this moment!
(Hartley traps the arm and sinks in The PAINKILLER. Devens fights. Thrashes. Reaches for Gordon.)
Ricky Storm: There’s nowhere to go! That’s a huge DICK MOVE OF THE CENTURY!
Vandessa Deal: He’s trying to break his arm!
Ricky Storm: Pay back is a bitch daddy!
(Deven’s is fighting it. He is screaming in pain. Terry Dale is down asking Deven’s if he taps! He shakes his head no! He’s frothing at the mouth while gasping from the pain.)
Vanessa Deal: He’s gonna break his damn arm!
Ricky Storm: I can’t wait for the pop crack rice crispy sound! Pay back is a real super bitch daddy!
(Devens taps. The pain was too severe and The bell rings.)
**DING**DING**DING**
Stock: Your bloody WINNER! - HAROLD HARTLEY!!!
Vandessa Deal: HAROLD HARTLEY HAS DONE IT!
(Hartley rises as the crowd explodes. He takes the Scientific Showcase Championship the same one Deven’s took from him long ago. Hartley flips Devens off. Nightwalker glares from the corner, fury burning through the haze.)
Ricky Storm: Nightwalker was robbed. Devens was humbled. And Harold Hartley just rewrote history. Hartley walks up the ramp, championship reclaimed, while chaos and anger linger behind him.
Vandessa Deal: This wasn’t just a match, Ricky. This was a reckoning.
Ricky Storm: LEDGENDARY LIKE ONLY RAGE CAN PROVIDE!
Deal: Okay RAGE fans it all comes down to this, the main event of Year 22. After a year long Bouts Of Honor competition that saw Team Cage come out victorious and giving the advantage to the challenger in this match. RAGE World Champion Daniel Dare will defend his title against his long time rival Cage in the FEAR FACTORY which will take place inside of the CATHEDRAL in Chicago, Illinois, home of none other than the Hardcore Holy Roller himself the Saint, who is currently in TCW, another long time rival of Dare and the same can be said of Cage, who will also be the SPECIAL REFEREE! I can’t believe what we are about to see!
Storm: Neither can I! This is going to be INSANE!
Deal: Insane doesn’t even begin to cover it! The fans here in Madison Square Garden will be watching it on RAGE-Vision as there are cameras set up all over the Cathedral to capture the action to make sure none of the fans here in New York City or watching at home miss a second of what will be an unquestionably dangerous and violent match!
Storm: It should be noted that there will be NO ONE ELSE inside the Cathedral except for Cage, Dare, and the Saint and one can only imagine what waits for them inside! No members of Team Dare or the Salvation Church. No members of Team Cage. Just those three inside the Cathedral, with Chicago firefighters and paramedics standing by outside the property for when the match ends, which is now the focal point of the Fear Factory match inside the home of the man who created it all the way back in 2017 while he was the RAGE World Champion which was an absolutely epic match. In fact the Saint loved the match so much he even brought it to TCW with him back in 2022!
Deal: The Saint won both of those matches, while we saw Jerry Root win in 2018 and Gemini prevail in 2019 here in RAGE so this will be only the FIFTH TIME this match will be used in either fed as it is so dangerous, so mind altering, both feds agree that it should be used SPARINGLY and ONLY in extreme situations and there is no situation more extreme than the BLOOD FEUD between Daniel Dare and Cage!
Storm: These two have been going after each other for YEARS and now they have a chance to finally settle this in what will be maybe the most challenging match of their careers. Cage won the right to pick the stipulation to this match and he decided on the Fear Factory as he doesn’t just want to beat Dare, he wants to push him to his physical and mental limit while at the same time hoping to walk out of the Cathedral as the new RAGE World Champion.
Deal: Cage has been obsessed with taking down Dare and the Salvation Church and now he finally gets Dare, in what is his last chance to fight for the RAGE World Championship, one on one in an environment Cage thinks favors him and a match he says is right up his alley and with this being his last chance at taking down Dare, Cage is swinging for the fences with this pick. But while Cage clearly knows what he is doing and what he is getting in for, we can’t forget the man he is facing is Daniel Dare. He has seen it all, done it all, and will not be intimidated by this match no matter how dangerous or torturous it may seem.
Storm: Let’s not forget Dare and the Salvation Church spent over a year inside of the Cathedral after they were gifted it by Mason International after the Saint’s controversial departure from the business last summer. They used it as their home, their base of operations, and remade it in their image while they were there. And during that time they got to know every room, every hallway, every corner in the Cathedral so while Cage may think he has Dare backed into a corner, Dare spent a long time inside the Cathedral and with his knowledge of the layout of the Cathedral, there are those who feel Cage made a rash decision picking the Cathedral as the location and that he might have accidentally handed Dare the advantage without realizing it.
Deal: That is an excellent point as Dare took great pleasure in revamping the Cathedral in his image while the Salvation Church occupied it which they did until the Miracle Marathon when the Saint defeated Dare to become the RAGE World Champion and reclaim ownership of the Cathedral. Dare was able to regain the championship at Hell’s Holiday bringing us to this moment now where two of the sport's most bitter rivals finally get to settle their issues in what might be the final encounter between them. But we would not be doing our job if we didn’t discuss the man who will be officiating this match taking place inside HIS HOME and that is none other than the Saint.
Storm: It would be malpractice if we didn’t discuss him or his history with both of these men. Everyone knows about the wars waged between the Saint and Daniel Dare over the years. They have spent nearly THREE DECADES inflicting ungodly pain and suffering on each other in the feud that was standard bearer every other feud in this sport has been compared to. It was the first feud EVER inducted into the Hall Of Fame and even during “down times” when they are not actively battling each other, there is still a hate between them that will never die no matter how much time passes.
Deal: They don’t call Saint vs. Dare the Feud of Feuds for nothing as they have been in some of the bloodiest, most violent and historic matches this sport has ever seen. With all of that said, while many feel the Saint being the special referee for this match gives Cage the advantage, there are those who feel differently because while many people focus on the Saint’s hatred of Dare, let’s not forget that the Saint also has had a long and violent history with Cage.
Storm: They have engaged in some of the most brutal matches the sport has ever seen and while neither of them hate each other like they hate Dare, to say they are friends would be considered a massive case of misinformation because there is no love lost between Cage and the Saint either.
Deal: Throw in the fact that Cage and Dare are fighting inside THE SAINT’S HOME, a home he spent a year trying to get back and several months renovating when he did, no thanks to Cage’s use of a blow torch while he was “helping” clean the Cathedral up, something that did not sit well with the Saint. Word is while any weapon is in play for this match, word is the Saint put in the contract when asked to ref this match nothing flammable would be used in this match, as well as that RAGE would foot the bill for any part of his home that gets damaged or destroyed during this match. Some say it was the Saint just trying to squeeze a few extra dollars out of RAGE just because he could, but he also knows that by agreeing to let the Fear Factory take place inside of his home there is a good chance it will not look exactly the same when it’s done.
Storm: For his sake I hope he has a good contractor on speed dial because he is going to need it when it’s done! In addition to all the insanity and blood shed we are going to witness, both Cage and Dare are going to have to face their greatest fear if they hope to win this match. No pinfalls will be counted for a wrestler who hasn’t faced his fear so even if your opponent drops dead with no chance of kicking out, if you haven’t faced your fear yet the Saint won’t even consider making the count!
Deal: Both of these men know that and are ready to face whatever fear they have to take down the other, and knowing what type of men Cage and Dare, we can only imagine what kind of fear they could possibly have!
Storm: I shudder to think what could possibly scare these two!
Deal: I don't know what it could be but we are close to finding out as Stock is in the ring ready for the announcements!
Stock: LADIES AND BLOODY GENTLEMEN! OUR NEXT MATCH IS THE MAIN BLOODY EVENT OF YEAR 22 AND IS THE FEAR FACTORY MATCH THAT IS TAKING PLACE INSIDE THE SAINT'S BLOODY CATHEDRAL IN CHICAGO, ILLINOIS AND IS FOR THE RAGE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP!
(Crowd pops LOUDLY)
Stock: INTRODUCING FIRST, THE SPECIAL REFEREE! HE IS A HALL OF BLOODY FAMER AND ONE OF THE GREATEST BLOODY WRESTLER'S OF ALL TIME! HE IS THE HARDCORE HOLY ROLLER ….. THE SAINT!
(GOAT by the Cult plays bringing a deafening roar from the fans as the Saint, thanks to the cameras inside the Cathedral, appears on the RAGE-Vision. He makes his way to a wrestling ring set up in the basement gym of the Cathedral. He is wearing a referee’s shirt with the word GOAT on the back. He looks into the camera to acknowledge the fans back in New York who continue to cheer loudly.)
Stock: NOW INTRODUCING THE BLOODY CHALLENGER! FROM MESA, ARIZONA… WEIGHING 225 POUNDS, HE IS A MULTI-TIME HALL OF BLOODY FAMER… THIS… IS… CAGE!!!
(The fans erupt into deafening cheers as they see Cage make his way into the ring in the basement gym. Cage points at the camera to acknowledge the fans then goes about getting ready for the match.)
Stock: NOW INTRODUCING THE CHAMPION! HE IS THE LEADER OF THE SALVATION BLOODY CHURCH AND CALLS HIMSELF THE MESSIAH OF WRESTLING! HE WEIGHS IN AT 300 BLOODY POUNDS AND HAILS FROM TO HELL AND BACK! THE RAGE WORLD CHAMPION …. DANIEL DARE!
(Dare makes his way towards the ring in the basement gym of the Cathedral while the fans back in. New York City boo him LUSTILY as he says a few incendiary words into the camera before stepping into the ring.)
*CAMERA VIEW ON TELEVISION SWITCHES TO DIRECTLY INSIDE THE CATHEDRAL*
Deal: They are inside the ring in the basement gym of the Cathedral as we now switch to the view inside of the Cathedral where the action is about to take place. Even though they are all the way out in Chicago we can feel the tension all the way out here in New York! The Saint calls Cage and Dare to the middle of the ring and is giving them both last second instructions!
Saint: Alright you two, PAY ATTENTION to what I’m about to say because I’m only going to say it once and I WILL NOT REPEAT MYSELF! This is the FEAR FACTORY but it is also MY HOUSE! I didn’t wait a year to get the Cathedral back and then agree to let you two fight it out inside MY HOME without a few assurances from RAGE beforehand.
This IS an anything goes match, weapons are allowed, and in fact encouraged, and ANYTHING is fair game to be used. HOWEVER, I want you to keep in mind that thanks to a clause in my contract that RAGE agreed to, IF YOU BREAK IT YOU BOUGHT IT! So feel free to use whatever you want, but remember if you break it, the money is coming out of YOUR PAYCHECK NO QUESTIONS ASKED!
Deal: The Saint isn’t playing about that!
Saint: ALSO, since this is the Fear Factory, if you want to win you must FACE YOUR FEAR! Any pinfall or submissions without facing your fear first will be IGNORED so I strongly advise both of you face your fears as soon as possible to speed the proceedings along. Falls also can take place ANYWHERE inside the Cathedral on OR outside. As long as it's only Cathedral grounds, it's good. The ONLY rule I have tonight is that while weapons are in fact allowed, NOTHING FLAMMABLE IS ALLOWED! And we all know why that is …. CAGE.
Cage: IT WAS ONE ROOM!
Saint: IT WAS A BIG ROOM! I DID allow both of you to place weapons at random locations in the Cathedral as I damn well this fight isn’t staying inside this ring. Only you two know where you placed them so use them at will and while I am strictly enforcing my NO FIRE RULE, feel free to spill as much blood as you want because that cleans up much easier than fire. No thanks to Cage.
Cage: Just let it go already!
Saint: I REFUSE TO LET IT GO! YOU ALMOST BURNED DOWN THE WHOLE DAMN PLACE! Also there is one room on the main floor that is sealed off and OFF LIMITS and you must NOT GO IN THERE OR SOMETHING SERIOUSLY HORRIBLE WILL HAPPEN TO YOU!
Dare: I didn’t agree to that! You can’t tell me what to do, I’M THE MESSIAH AND YOUR BIOLOGICAL FATHER! If I want to go in that room I’M GOING IN THAT ROOM!
Saint: THE HELL YOU ARE! As I said before, MY HOUSE MY RULES so what I say GOES! That being said, enough wasting time, let’s go about the business of you two kicking the shit out each other! RING THE BELL!
**DING**DING**
Deal: The bell has rung and Cage and Dare immediately go at each other! It’s a slugfest from the start with the Saint looking on as Cage and Dare are using each other like a punching bag in the early going!
Storm: They’ve waited all year for this match and now that it’s here they aren’t going to hold back! They are rolling along the ring ropes beating the crap out of each other and it’s only to get more violent from here!
Deal: Cage has Dare backed into the corner and is whaling on him with rights and lefts …. DARE WITH A KICK TO THE NUTS! Cage goes down to his knees and Dare viciously boots him in the head!
Storm: There are no rules so he did it right in front of the Saint knowing there will be no repercussions for doing so!
Deal: Dare smirks at the Saint telling him it’s going to be a short night for him and the easiest paycheck he ever earned and now grabs Cage and CLOBBERS him across the back! He does it again and now he grabs Cage in a front face lock and SWINGS HIM VIOLENTLY ACROSS THE RING!
Storm: Cage sits up grabbing his neck and he might have tweaked something in it when Dare threw him!
Deal: Cage tries to stand up and Dare CLOTHESLINES him and sends him to the mat! He goes to cover Cage, but the Saint just stands in the corner staring at him!
Dare: WHAT ARE YOU DOING? GET OFF YOUR ASS AND MAKE THE COUNT!
Saint: YOU KNOW THE RULES! NOT UNTIL YOU FACE YOUR FEARS! FACE IT AND I’LL COUNT! UNTIL THEN SHUT YOUR MOUTH!
Deal: Dare clearly didn’t like the Saint telling him off, but the rules are clear! No pinfalls or submissions will be counted until a wrestler faces his fear! Dare reluctantly and angrily goes back to Cage who shoots up and catches him with a DROP KICK that sends Dare flying through the ropes out to the floor!
Storm: Landing on the floor is hard enough under normal circumstances but there is NO MAT on the floor in this basement gym so Dare’s landing was rougher than usual!
Storm: Dare gets up slowly trying to shake off the pain …. CAGE WITH A SUICIDE DIVE OVER THE TOP ROPE ONTO DARE!
Deal: And that might be the last we see of the ring in this match! Dare with another rough landing on the concrete floor and now Cage grabs Dare by the hair and begins BASHING HIS HEAD INTO THE FLOOR!
Storm: Dare's head is making a sickening sound as his flesh is repeatedly SLAMMED into the concrete!
Deal: Cage pulls Dare off the floor and now he whips him HEAD FIRST into a nearby weight rack! Dare hits the ground and now Cage grabs a DUMBBELL and goes to BRAIN Dare with it …. Dare moves and Cage slams the dumbbell into the ground!
Storm: Cage stands up and turns to face Dare …. Dare grabs him and throws Cage HEAD FIRST INTO THE MIRROR BY THE WEIGHT RACK!
Deal: The mirror SHATTERS and shards of broken glass are everywhere! The Saint pulls out his cellphone and takes pictures as he's clearly documenting this so he can get reimbursed by RAGE for the damage!
Storm: Cage stands up and there is a HUGE gash on his head from where it hit the mirror! Blood is pouring down his face and it didn't take long for blood to spill tonight in the Fear Factory!
Deal: Dare picks up a glass shard and SLASHES Cage across the back with it! That opens up a huge gash on his back and Cage howls in pain! He drops to his knees and grabs a glass shard himself. Dare moves in on him and Cage STABS Dare in the foot with the glass shard! Now Dare howls like a wounded animal as these two are SLICING AND STABBING each other like maniacs and we’re barely five minutes into the Fear Factory!
Storm: We knew it would be bloody but I didn’t think the blood would come THIS FAST! These two are out to MAIM each other!
Deal: Cage pulls the glass shard out of Dare’s foot and slashes him across the thigh with it! Cage goes to stand up but Dare grabs a dumbbell and SMASHES Cage in the back with it!
Storm: OUCH! That was right in the spine! I can feel Cage’s pain all the way here in New York! That was VICIOUS!
Deal: Cage drops to his knees and tries to get some distance between himself and Dare who runs up and boots Cage in the ribs! Cage rolls over clutching his stomach in pain and Dare has had the advantage most of the early going!
Storm: Dare looks over at the Saint who looks like he just texted a photo of the broken mirror to RAGE management and yells at him to pay attention! The Saint yells back until either one of them faces their fear he doesn't have shit to do and that he should pay attention to Cage instead of him!
Deal: Dare demands to know how is he supposed to face his fear when he doesn’t know where he’s supposed to face it! The Saint yells back that it will happen when it happens and to stop bitching and start fighting!
Storm: Dare did not like that answer!
Deal: Dare does not like when anyone talks back to him! When you call yourself the Messiah of wrestling you think everyone is beneath you! Dare is still carrying that dumbbell and turns back to face Cage who is slowly getting up. Dare charges at Cage and goes to PUNCH HIM WITH THE DUMBBELL …. CAGE.PICKS UP A BENCH AND USES IT AS A SHIELD TO BLOCK THE PUNCH!
Storm: Dare's hand went into the bench with the weight of the dumbbell behind it! He drops the dumbbell and howls in pain as he might have injured his hand! Dare angrily turns towards Cage who grabs Dare by the head and SLAMS his face on the workout bench!
Deal: Dare is rocked and now Cage leaps up on the workout bench and now leaps towards Dare with a HURRICANRANA! OH MY GOD!
Storm: Great move by Cage as it sent Dare crashing into a nearby treadmill! Cage runs over and STOMPS Dare's head into the treadmill and that didn't sound good!
Deal: Cage now STANDS on Dare’s back while he is face down on the treadmill. Cage looks at the control panel and flips on the power switch ….. THE TREADMILL IS MOVING WHILE CAGE IS STANDING ON DARE’S BACK!
Storm: The treadmill is GRINDING Dare’s face while Cage remains on top of him ….. Cage CRANKS up the speed on the treadmill as it continues to grind Darel’s face! CAGE IS USING THE TREADMILL LIKE A BELT SANDER ON DARE’S FACE!
Deal: Cage continues to turn up the speed on the treadmill as Dare growls in pain! Dare is trying to get out of this and now he rolls his entire body onto the treadmill which shoots him off and causes Cage to go FACE FIRST into the control panel! He lands on the treadmill and is shot off of it like Dare was into a nearby wall!
Storm: Dare sits up and sees his reflection in a nearby mirror and sees his face is BRIGHT RED as Cage tried to take his skin off with the treadmill! There’s a huge cut on Dare’s forehead and blood is coming out of it as both men have already been busted open!
Deal: Dare looks at his wound in the mirror and he is FURIOUS! Cage tried to permanently disfigure him with the treadmill and Dare is not going to let that stand! He pulls Cage up by the throat and CHOKE SLAMS HIM ON THE TREADMILL!
Storm: The treadmill is now DESTROYED and unusable thanks to that Choke Slam and the Saint pulls out his cellphone and makes a call to RAYMOND CUCUMBER?
Saint: HEY CUCUMBER? IT’S THE SAINT! YEAH I KNOW I’M SUPPOSED TO BE REFFING THIS MATCH, BUT HAVE YOU SEEN THE MESS THEY’RE MAKING? THEY’RE TEARING SHIT UP LEFT AND RIGHT AND AT THIS RATE I MIGHT NOT HAVE A HOUSE LEFT WHEN THIS IS OVER! SO THAT FEE YOU HAD TO PAY TCW FOR THEM TO AGREE TO LET ME REF THIS MATCH? IT IS NOW DOUBLE! HEY, YOU KNEW MY SERVICES WOULDN’T BE CHEAP, SO IF YOU WANT ME TO CONTINUE TO STAND BACK WHILE THEY DESTROY MY HOME I JUST GOT BACK, YOU WILL PAY THE TAB AND THANK ME FOR IT! THERE’S NO NEED TO BE LIKE THAT, JUST PAY ME WHAT YOU OWE AND WE’LL BE GOOD! I KNEW YOU’D COME AROUND! PLEASURE DOING BUSINESS WITH YOU!
Deal: Dare overheard the Saint call Cucumber and he isn’t happy about him making calls while he’s reffing his match!
Dare: WHAT THE HELL ARE YOU DOING? WHY ARE YOU CALLING CUCUMBER WHEN YOU’RE SUPPOSED TO BE REFFING MY MATCH! WHAT IS WRONG WITH YOU!
Saint: DON’T YOU WORRY ABOUT WHAT I’M DOING, WORRY ABOUT WHAT YOU SHOULD BE DOING BECAUSE WHAT I DO IS MY BUSINESS, NOT YOURS!
Deal: Dare is LIVID at the Saint and is literally SEETHING as he turns back towards Cage who is trying to get out of the wreckage of the treadmill. He gets to his feet and Dare lifts him up for a SUPLEX INTO THE WALL! That cracked some of the plaster and you can see the look on the Saint’s face as he clearly is going to demand more money from RAGE after this!
Storm: I don’t know how much money they had to offer the Saint AND TCW for him to agree to ref this match, but I’m sure it was a LOT!
Deal: Dare pulls Cage up and tries to whip him into the wall again, but Cage reverses it and sends Dare FACE FIRST into the wall and that causes more damage! The Saint is heard saying off to the side that RAGE is going to go bankrupt paying off all this damage as Cage grabs Dare as he steps away from the wall and drills him with a big right! That knocks Dare towards the gym doors and now Cage uses Dare’s head to SMASH OPEN the doors and boots Dare out into the hallway!
Storm: They’re now free to go anywhere in the Cathedral and there’s no telling what damage they might do! Cage runs over and drives a big elbow into the back of Dare’s head and that knocks him to the floor! Cage runs towards him and hits Dare with a MASSIVE DOUBLE STOMP TO THE BACK!
Deal: Cage rolls Dare over and tries to go for the cover and the Saint has to tell him he needs to face his fear first. Cage asks when is that supposed to happen and the Saint tells Cage it will happen when it happens and he’s tired of answering questions! Cage turns towards Dare who reaches up and GOUGES Cage in the eyes! That slows him down and now Dare grabs Cage and throws him into a nearby elevator!
Storm: The Cathedral has elevators? I didn’t know that! This place is more massive than I thought!
Deal: Dare follows Cage in and tackles Cage against the wall! The elevator door shuts behind them and now it’s just Dare and Cage inside the elevator!
Storm: The Saint is still in the basement and now has to catch up to Dare and Cage! We now get the camera view inside the elevator as Dare is beating down Cage!
Deal: Dare SLAMS Cage’s head against the elevator wall and Cage slumps to the ground! Dare knees him in the face and blood from Cage’s open wound SPLATTERS all over the elevator!
Storm: Some of it got on the elevator camera lens! Damn that went everywhere!
Deal: Dare is BRUTALIZING Cage inside the elevator as being in a confined space with Daniel Dare is not anyplace you want to be, not even one of the toughest men in the wrestling industry in Cage!
Storm: Dare is going off on Cage with rights and lefts and is BERATING Cage as he does! He’s telling Cage he should have never come back to RAGE and he is going to cripple him while his family watches!
Deal: Dare is beating Cage to a pulp inside the elevator and Cage may be OUT! Dare sees Cage is defenseless and now holds up his hand! We all know what that means as Dare goes for the TESTICLE SQUEEZE ….
Storm: What the hell! The lights in the elevator WENT OFF! It’s PITCH BLACK IN THERE!
Deal: What the hell is going on! We can hear Dare screaming to turn the lights back on so he can finish beating down Cage, but we can’t see him …. The elevator lights up again and WHAT IS THAT!
Storm: I don’t know it looks like a video of some abandoned building …. Wait a second, that's RAGE HEADQUARTERS! The windows are boarded up and the doors are chained and padlocked! WHAT THE HELL IS THIS!
Voice: WHAT YOU ARE LOOKING IS ALL THAT’S LEFT OF THE WRESTLING PROMOTION KNOWN AS RAGE! WHAT WAS ONCE A PROUD AND THRIVING COMPANY THAT EMPLOYED THE BEST WRESTLERS IN THE WORLD IS NOW NOTHING, BUT A MEMORY AS THE COMPANY WAS FORCED TO CLOSE IT’S DOORS FOREVER AFTER DANIEL DARE LOST THE RAGE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP TO CAGE!
INTEREST IN THE COMPANY PLUMMETED OVERNIGHT, SUBSCRIPTIONS TO ALL RAGE STREAMING SERVICES WERE CANCELED, TICKET SALES CRASHED, MERCHANDISE DIDN’T SELL AND FANS STOPPED WATCHING ENTIRELY OVERNIGHT!
SHORTLY AFTER, ONE WRESTLING PROMOTION AFTER ANOTHER WAS FORCED TO CLOSE IT’S DOORS FOREVER AS WRESTLING DIED THE NIGHT THE MESSIAH LOST!
Storm: WHAT WAS THAT!
Deal: I don’t know, but that was INSANE! It was some sort of apocalyptic vision of the future of the wrestling industry should Dare lose this match!
Voice: DANIEL DARE HAS FACED HIS FEAR!
Deal: The lights in the elevator come back on and we see Dare balled up in the corner in the fetal position rocking back and forth saying “MAKE IT STOP!” Dare’s fear is that the wrestling industry will be no more if he loses to Cage! He’s now faced it and he can now go for the win!
Storm: The elevator finally reaches the next floor and the doors open. Dare quickly gets off the elevator and turns to curse it out saying it should go back to hell where it belongs! He looks over his shoulder and sees the Saint standing just down the hallway who is waiting impatiently for Dare and Cage to resume fighting.
Saint: CONGRATULATIONS YOU FACED YOUR FEAR! NOW CAN WE TRY TO FINISH THIS MATCH WHILE WE’RE STILL IN 2025?
Dare: YOU WEREN’T ON THE ELEVATOR! HOW THE HELL DID YOU GET UP HERE SO FAST?
Saint: SECRET PASSAGES, THEY’RE ALL OVER THE PLACE, REMEMBER?
Dare: OH YES, THE SECRET PASSAGES! I ALWAYS LOVED THOSE. DID YOU USE THE ONE IN THE SOUTHEAST CORNER?
Saint: OF COURSE I DID. IT’S THE QUICKEST WAY HERE FROM THE BASEMENT.
Dare: I ALWAYS LOVED THAT PASSAGE, MADE MOVING AROUND THIS PLACE SO MUCH EASIER.
Saint: IT’S ONE OF MY FAVORITE THINGS ABOUT THE CATHEDRAL. BY THE WAY YOU MAY WANT TO LOOK OUT.
Dare: LOOK OUT? LOOK OUT FOR WHAT ….
Deal: CAGE EXPLODES OUT OF THE ELEVATOR AND TACKLES DARE INTO A NEARBY TABLE! A vase that was on the table falls off and shatters on the floor!
Cage: OH SHIT! I AM SO SORRY ABOUT THAT!
Saint: DON’T BE! THAT IS A VASE DARE LEFT BEHIND WHEN I KICKED THE SALVATION CHURCH OUT OF HERE! IT’S EXPENSIVE AS HELL BUT IS ALSO AN EYESORE SO YOU DID ME A FAVOR?
Dare: IS THAT MY VASE FROM THE MING DYNASTY FROM CHINA? I WAS WONDERING WHERE I LEFT THAT! IT’S A PRICELESS ANTIQUE!
Saint: NOT ANYMORE!
Dare: CAGE YOU BASTARD! YOU OWE ME A MILLION DOLLARS!
Cage: I THOUGHT YOU SAID IT WAS PRICLESS!
Dare: I JUST PUT A PRICE ON IT AND IT’S A MILLION DOLLARS!
Cage: GOOD LUCK GETTING IT FROM ME!
Deal: Dare explodes into a blind rage and TACKLES Cage to the floor! Dare POUNDS him in the head with a Double Axe Handle, but now Cage MULE KICKS Dare off of him and sends Dare HEAD FIRST down a nearby stairwell! Dare is sprawled out on a landing several steps down and now Cage HURLS himself over the railing and lands on Dare with a SPLASH!
Storm: HOLY SHIT! Cage damn near hurled himself to his death, but fortunately for him he landed on Dare! Blood splattered all over the wall and the Saint is going to have a hell of a time cleaning this up when this match is over!
Deal: You couldn’t pay me enough to help clean up this mess! Cage goes to cover Dare, but quickly stops as he remembers he still hasn’t faced his fear! He pulls Dare up and looks like he is setting him up for the THUNDER CAGE …. Dare blocks it and catches Cage with a HEAD BUTT! That slows Cage down and now Dare lifts Cage up and POWER BOMBS CAGE OFF THE STAIRWAY TO THE FLOOR BELOW!
Storm: Fortunately for Cage there was a table at the bottom of the stairway to break his fall and I say fortunately with a heavy dose of Silverstarian sarcasm because Cage is in a heap!
Deal: I don’t know WHY there would be a table at the bottom of a stairwell, but knowing the Saint he put it there hoping something like this would happen! Dare moves down the stairs as quickly as he can and throws himself on top of Cage for the cover! Now the Saint can count and we get 1 …. 2 …. CAGE KICKS OUT!
Storm: Cage survived that brutal fall from the stairwell to the floor below that sent him through the table, but that is not something you want to try to survive more than once! And Cage has to hope he can face his fear soon because right now he is at a distinct disadvantage in this match!
Deal: Dare wanted that pin, but now he knows he can tee off on Cage and doesn’t have to worry about suffering a pin or being made to tap out as Cage still needs to face his fear. Dare pulls Cage up and heaves him into the Saint’s living room! Cage gets up and Dare sends him HEAD FIRST INTO THE SAINT’S LARGE SCREEN TELEVISION!
Storm: The Saint puts his hand over his eyes and starts shaking his head, muttering to himself why the hell did I agree to this and that Cucumber owes him big time!
Deal: Cage is laid out on the floor and now Dare tries to PUSH THE LARGE SCREEN TELEVISION ON TOP OF CAGE …. CAGE MOVES AND THE TELEVISION CRASHES ON THE FLOOR!
Storm: The Saint throws his hands up and says to himself I know what I’m demanding RAGE buy for me when this is over! Cage is back to his feet and Dare charges at him …. Cage ducks down and FLIPS DARE OVER WITH A BIG BACK BODY DROP THROUGH THE SAINT’S COFFEE TABLE!
Deal: The coffee table EXPLODED as soon as Dare crashed through it and the Saint is looking down at him as Dare lays in the wreckage of the coffee table!
Saint: YOU KNOW WHAT? I HATED THAT DAMN THING! YOU DID ME A FAVOR! BUT YOU STILL OWE ME A NEW TELEVISION!
Cage: PUT IT ON MY TAB!
Deal: Cage sees Dare laying in a heap as he tries to get out of the mess that was once the Saint’s coffee table. Cage goes to move in on him …. THE FLOOR OPENS UP UNDERNEATH CAGE AND HE FALLS INTO IT! WHAT THE HELL WAS THAT!
Storm: A TRAP DOOR! IT WAS A TRAP DOOR! WHAT KIND OF LUNATIC HAS A TRAP DOOR IN THEIR LIVING ROOM!
Deal: YOU KNOW WHOSE HOUSE THEY’RE FIGHTING IN RIGHT?
Storm: OH YEAH THE SAINT’S! I forgot about that for a second.
Deal: I’m sure you did, but let’s focus on the fact that a trap door opened up underneath Cage and sucked him deep into the bowels of the Cathedral! We have NO IDEA where the hell Cage just went to …. Wait, I see him!
Storm: I do too! Cage seems to be in a small room SOMEWHERE in the Cathedral, but we don’t know where that room is!
Deal: Cage looks around trying to find a way out but there doesn’t seem to be an exit …. What the hell, the WALLS ARE CLOSING IN!
Storm: The room is SHRINKING and Cage is trapped with nowhere to go! Cage frantically tries to find a way out …. There’s a video playing on the ceiling above! WHAT IS THIS!
Deal: It’s a video of Cage’s wife Meg and his children Rowan and Liz! They are sitting around a table with an open space for Cage and crying how he left them behind because he cared more about RAGE and beating Daniel Dare than them!
Storm: Cage is locked on this video as now it shows him as a young child after the passing of his sister, talking about how alone he feels without her, and how he became a ghost to his parents as he left them feeling alone as well!
Deal: Now we’re hearing a voice …. It’s the doctor telling him he has a brain tumor and Cage debating treatment for it!
Storm: Now it’s him snapping out of it and saying he will do it after he fights Dare because he refuses to leave the people he cares about alone!
Deal: The voice overs stop and the video shuts off as the walls continue to close in on Cage! He continues to look for a way out, but there is none as the walls are about to FLATTEN HIM ….
Storm: Another trap door opens up underneath and Cage SLIDES out of the room just as the walls were about to close around him!
Deal: Cage looks around, panicked and sweating, trying to make sense of what just happened!
Voice: CAGE HAS FACED HIS FEAR!
Deal: It was his FEAR! CAGE FACED HIS FEAR! Both men have faced their fear and now the Fear Factory is ON!
Storm: Cage exhales a sigh of relief and now tries to navigate his way back to Dare inside the Cathedral!
Deal: Cage is making his way down a hallway of sorts and comes across a door. He kicks it open and goes through where he finds himself standing in front of Dare again! Where the hell did that first trap door take him and how he did end up back here so fast!
Storm: It has to be one of those secret passages the Saint mentioned earlier!
Deal: It has to be because no other explanation makes sense! Both Cage and Dare, bloodied, bruised and still itching to wage war with each have both faced their fears and now the Fear Factory is in full swing!
Storm: The Saint is standing at the end of the hallway watching Cage and Dare stare each other down and he actually looks pleased!
Saint: YOU HAVE BOTH FACED YOUR FEARS NOW THIS IS ANYONE’S MATCH TO WIN! NOW STOP STANDING AROUND AND LET’S DO THIS ALREADY!
Deal: Neither Cage or Dare have to be told twice as just like they did at the start of the match they charge at each other and start beating the hell out of each other! Dare grabs a nearby chair and SMASHES Cage with it! Cage responds by grabbing a painting off the wall and SMASHING IT over Dare’s head!
Storm: They are throwing each other into the wall of the hallway as they continue to batter each other senseless! Dare throws Cage through a door and he ends up in the first floor bathroom! Dare follows him in and throws Cage into the bathtub! He has his hands around Cage’s throat and is CHOKING HIM while Cage claws at his face to break free!
Deal: Dare sees the faucet and turns it on and now water is filling the bathtub! Dare tries to shove Cage’s head under the faucet like he’s trying to WATERBOARD HIM!
Storm: Worse than that I think Dare is trying to DROWN HIM! The tub is filling with water around Cage’s head and Dare has Cage’s head UNDER WATER! DARE IS TRYING TO DROWN CAGE!
Deal: I know this is a no rules match, but I don’t think that includes DROWNING your opponent! Cage is under water trying to fight out but he can’t get his head above water! The Saint has seen enough and is now trying to PULL Dare off of Cage! Dare is REFUSING to let go as he is trying to put Cage away LITERALLY!
Storm: The Saint has his arm around Dare’s neck trying to pull him away from Cage as he says killing your opponent isn’t part of the deal and he’s not going to have someone die in his home!
Deal: The Saint FINALLY pries Dare off of Cage and shoves him back so he can check on him! Cage isn’t moving as his head was under water for a long time! The Saint is checking his pulse and he turns white as a ghost! He says Cage isn’t breathing …. The Saint says Cage is …. He can’t finish his thought ….
Storm: The Saint says Cage is DEAD! Daniel Dare drowned Cage and KILLED HIM!
Deal: NO! NO! This can’t be happening! This has gone too far! It has gone TOO DAMN FAR!
Storm: The Saint looks at Dare who seems totally unbothered by this! He doesn’t care that he just DROWNED CAGE and KILLED HIM!
Deal: The Saint looks up at Dare with pure ANGER in his eyes and begins screaming in his face! He’s screaming that Dare took things too far and now Cage is dead in his bathtub!
Storm: I can’t believe what I’m seeing here! Dare just KILLED CAGE! HE KILLED HIM!
Deal: Cage has been accused of having a death wish in the past, but I don’t think this is what he had in mind! The Saint exits the bathroom saying he needs to call the authorities while Dare looks unconcerned and somewhat PROUD of what he did!
Storm: How can he be proud of THAT! He just killed a man! This is SICK!
Deal: Dare turns his back to the body of Cage and yells at the Saint that he’s not going to help him clean up the body!
Storm: What is wrong with him! That is MESSED UP!
Deal: Dare is now CACKLING HYSTERICALLY as he says this means he wins …. CAGE IS RISING FROM THE BATH TUB! WHAT THE HELL!
Storm: OH MY GOD! CAGE IS A ZOMBIE NOW AND HE’S HUNGRY FOR HUMAN FLESH!
Deal: HE’S NOT A ZOMBIE! HE’S ALSO NOT DEAD! But just like a HORROR MOVIE VILLAIN who won’t stay dead when you thought he was done, I'm going with Jason Voorhees of Friday The 13th when he rises out of Crystal Lake, Cage steps out of the bathtub and now is walking towards Dare!
Storm: Cage looks POSSESSED right now! I’m scared!
Deal: Silence you big baby! Dare still thinks Cage is done for and he has no idea that Cage is ALIVE and on his feet! Dare is still cackling like a hyena to himself as Cage grabs him and spins Dare around to face him!
Storm: Dare’s jaw hits the floor as he can’t believe Cage is alive …. CAGE TACKLES DARE AND BEGINS WHALING ON HIM!
Deal: Dare is trying to cover up but Cage has gone FULLY FERAL as he pummels Dare like a madman! A few minutes ago we thought Cage was DEAD and now he’s beating the shit out of Dare which begs the question was that a RUSE between him and the Saint to fool Dare!
Storm: I don’t know and I doubt either of them will admit to it, but it sure smells that way to me!
Deal: It doesn’t matter now as Cage is PUMMELING Dare! He pulls Dare off the floor and throws him HEAD FIRST INTO THE TOILET! Cage puts Dare’s head on the toilet seat and begins SLAMMING THE LID UP AND DOWN ON IT! He now sticks Dare’s head into the toilet and FLUSHES IT ON HIM! I hope for Dare’s sake that the toilet was empty!
Storm: Cage pulls Dare up and hurls him into the hallway and Dare slams into the wall! Dare bounces back towards Cage who drops him with a FACE SLAM! Cage covers him and gets 1 …. 2 …. DARE KICKS OUT!
Deal: That is Cage’s first attempt at a pinfall after facing his fear, and now it’s all about who can put the other away! Cage grabs Dare by the hair and throws him head first into the kitchen! Dare slams into the dishwasher and Cage runs towards him with a RUNNING KNEE …. DARE MOVES AND CAGE CRASHES INTO THE DISHWASHER!
Storm: Dare opens up the dishwasher while Cage clutches his knee! Dare grabs a plate and SMASHES it over Cage’s head! Cage staggers as Dare grabs a broken piece from the plate he just destroyed and CUTS Cage across the stomach!
Deal: Cage doubles over as that cut deep, now Dare grabs Cage by the leg and places it across the open dishwasher …. DARE SLAMS IT SHUT ON CAGE’S LEG! Cage hits the ground writhing in pain and now Dare picks him up for a DEATH VALLEY DRIVER ON THE KITCHEN COUNTER!
Storm: Cage rolls off to the floor and now Dare covers him! 1 …. 2 …. CAGE KICKS OUT! Dare yells at the Saint saying it was a slow count and the Saint tells Dare maybe if he didn’t move in slow motion he might have gotten the pin!
Deal: Dare is known for trying to intimidate the officials but he isn’t going to intimidate the Saint. That isn’t going to stop him from arguing though and he is making his point known loudly!
Storm: The Saint is making his point just as loudly as these two were MADE to argue with each other!
Deal: The Saint isn’t having it with Dare and says if he wants another round with him they can set a time and place in 2026 but for now he needs to focus on Cage! Dare angrily turns around to face Dare …. CAGE SMASHES HIM OVER THE HEAD WITH A BLENDER!
Storm: Dare DROPS like he was shot as Cage BRAINED him with that blender! Glass is everywhere and I think some of it is wedged in Dare’s skull! Cage moves in, hobbling on one leg and PULLS himself up on the kitchen counter! He stands over Dare and LEAPS OFF FOR AN ELBOW SMASH!
Deal: I don’t know if he leaped off or fell off because his weakened leg couldn’t support his weight! Either way he pulled it off and Cage covers him again! 1 …. 2 …. DARE KICKS OUT!
Storm: Close call for Dare as Cage nearly got him! Dare stands up and Cage drills him with an upper cut! Another one and Dare is reeling! Cage goes to follow up but Dare lashes out with a kick to Cage’s wounded knee and Cage drops like a rock!
Deal: Dare drags Cage towards the dining room pummeling him as he does! Dare picks up Cage and SLAMS Cage on top of the dining room table! Dare climbs up on the dining room table and lifts Cage up for a MESSIANIC PILEDRIVER THROUGH THE DINING ROOM TABLE! HOLY SHIT!
Storm: That table isn’t like the ones you see at a RAGE arena, this a THICK TABLE and dare just obliterated it with Cage’s head!
Deal: Cage is writhing around in pain like a fish out of water, holding his neck which Dare tweaked earlier in the match! Dare now covers Cage and here’s the count! 1 …. 2 …. CAGE KICKS OUT IN TIME!
Storm: Dare can’t believe he didn’t get it! Dare pulls Cage up and prepares for a POWER BOMB …. Cage BACK FLIPS him over and Dare lands on debris from the broken table! Cage now wraps his left arm around Dare’s neck and begins PUMMELING him on the top of his skull with his right!
Deal: Cage is POUNDING those shards of glass from the blender stuck in Dare’s head deeper into his flesh and blood is streaming down his face! Dare reaches back and JAMS his thumb into Cage’s eye and Cage lets go! He stands up and Dare gets back to his feet. Dare moves towards him and Cage quickly responds with a SUPER KICK! It sends Dare’s head into the wall and he hits the floor! Cage covers him and gets 1 …. 2 …. DARE KICKS OUT IN TIME!
Storm: Another close call for Dare, but he’s still alive! Cage can’t believe he didn’t get it and goes to follow up, but Dare catches him with a big right hook! Cage fires back and now they are brawling down the main hallway of the Cathedral!
Deal: The punches are flying fast and furious …. Wait a second there’s that room the Saint was talking about earlier!
Storm: The one he said they are not allowed to enter or bad things would happen?
Deal: That’s the one! It has a big KEEP OUT sign plastered on it and Cage and Dare are fighting right towards it! The Saint is telling them to avoid that room or they will both be sorry, but good luck getting them to listen while they are beating the shit out of each other!
Storm: Cage nails Dare with a big right and that staggers Dare! He fires back and catches Cage in the jaw! That has Cage reeling but he quickly snaps out of it and TACKLES DARE INTO THE DOOR OF THE FORBIDDEN ROOM!
Deal: They literally busted open the door to that room and they both went flying inside! The Saint screams “NOW YOU DID IT!” and follows them inside! The Saint SLAMS the door shut and locks it behind him! He looks at them and yells “YOU DIDN’T LISTEN NOW YOU’RE GOING TO GET IT!
Storm: Who knows what that could mean! I’m looking around the room and I don’t see anything unusual except that it’s poorly lit. I don’t see the big deal ….
Deal: A large television at the end of the room lights up and a video starts to play! What the hell is this!
(Video of horror directors Rob Zombie and Uwe Boll plays on the screen.)
Narrator: TODAY AT THE ACADEMY FOR HORROR MOVIE GREATNESS, WE HONOR VISIONARY DIRECTOR UWE BOLL WITH THIS AWARD FOR LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT IN THE HORROR GENRE!
Cage: NOOOOOOOO! UWE BOLL SUCKS! MAKE IT STOP!
Narrator: WE ALSO HONOR ROB ZOMBIE WITH THE AWARD FOR THE GREATEST REBOOT OF A HORROR MOVIE FOR HIS VISIONARY REMAKE OF HALLOWEEN!
Cage: THIS IS TOO MUCH! TURN IT OFF RIGHT NOW!
Deal: Cage is LOSING HIS MIND as anyone who knows Cage knows he DESPISES Uwe Boll and he wanted to personally track down Rob Zombie and kick his ass for how he BUTCHERED the Halloween remake! Seeing this has to be TORTURE for Cage!
Storm: That video stops and now one starts playing of Daniel Dare dressed like ELVIS at a Karaoke contest …. SINGING?
*Dare on video: MY HEART WILL GO OOOOOOOOOOOONNNNNNNN!
Deal: Dear God it’s a video of Dare singing a CELINE DION SONG! I will never will get this image out of my mind!
Dare: THIS IS SLANDER! THIS IS AI GENERATED SLANDER! MUSIC IS NOISE AND I SURE AS HELL WOULD NEVER SING A CELINE DION SONG! TURN THIS OFF!
Deal: The Saint warned them not to go into this room! This is some sort twisted play on fears they both might have and it appears to be working as the Saint is engaging in EMOTIONAL CRUELTY towards both Cage and Dare!
Storm: They are both sweating profusely as this is clearly some form of torture by the Saint who set this room up just for them!
Deal: I guess he figured if they are going to fight in and destroy his house he is going to find a way to amuse himself in the process ….
(Another video plays and it shows Horror In The High Desert director Dutch Marich.)
Marich: Hi, Horror In The High Desert fans! It’s me, Dutch Marich, and I want to thank you all for enjoying the movies, especially the last one, Majesty. But I recently had an epiphany and realized I HATE making horror movies! So I am announcing I am officially CANCELLING Part Five of the Horror In The High Desert series and going back to my first love, making documentary movies about the greatest Olympic sport of all time …. CURLING!
Cage: NO! DAMN YOU SAINT! THIS ISN’T FUNNY! YOU’VE GONE TOO FAR …. I THINK I’M GOING TO BE SICK!
Deal: Cage is down on all fours DRY HEAVING as the idea of Horror In The High Desert Part Five not being made is too much for him to handle!
Storm: Now ANOTHER video is playing on the television! What else could we see!
Deal: It looks like a government official making a speech? What in the world is going on!
Government official: Today, for the first time in history, the House Of Representatives UNANIMOUSLY voted to make the production, distribution and consumption of pineapple pizza ILLEGAL! The bill immediately went to the Senate where it passed UNANIMOUSLY and then went to the President’s desk where he immediately signed it and then promised that anyone caught violating this federal law will immediately go to prison for LIFE!
Dare: THIS ISN’T FUNNY SAINT! PINEAPPLE PIZZA IS A GIFT FROM THE GODS AND I REFUSE TO LISTEN TO YOU SULLY IT’S GOOD NAME LIKE THIS!
Deal: Dare is HYPERVENTILATING as this video clearly didn’t sit well with him! A light flicks on near Dare and we see a PINEAPPLE PIZZA on a table waiting for him! Dare immediately rushes over to get himself a slice to calm his nerves! He grabs a slice and we hear a BUZZING SOUND …. The pineapple pizza is attached to an ELECTRO SHOCK MACHINE! Dare is being ZAPPED with electricity while he holds the slice but he STILL EATS IT! Damn this man loves his pineapple pizza!
Storm: Even while he’s being shocked with electricity! The Saint has always said enjoying pineapple pizza was a sign of mental illness and he may be on to something!
Deal: Dare finishes the slice and flips off the Saint when he’s done! Neither he or Cage are happy with him right now!
Cage: WHAT THE HELL IS WRONG WITH YOU SAINT! THIS IS TOO MUCH!
Dare: YOU ARE A SICK MAN SAINT! YOU HEAR ME? YOU ARE SICK?
Saint: YOU GUYS WANT SICK? I’LL GIVE YOU SICK!
Deal: The Saint has a box and pulls out what appears to be noise cancelling headphones? Why the hell is the Saint putting on noise cancelling headphones?
Storm: The Saint pulls what appears to be a remote out of his pocket. He points it towards something and clicks a button. MUSIC starts to play …. Oh God Saint you didn’t. PLEASE TELL ME YOU DIDN’T!
Music: I JUST WANT YOU FOR MY OWN …. MORE THAN YOU COULD EVER KNOW …. MAKE MY WISH COME TRUE …. ALL I WANT FOR CHRISTMAS IS YOU!
Deal: DAMN IT HE DID! The Saint is TORTURING Cage and Dare with the most annoying, obnoxious, overplayed holiday song, ALL I WANT FOR CHRISTMAS BY MARIAH CAREY! THIS IS INHUMAN!
Cage: SAINT YOU SON OF A BITCH! THIS IS DEPRAVED EVEN FOR YOU!
Dare: MUSIC IS NOISE AND THIS IS THE NOISIEST NOISE I’VE EVER HEARD! I HATE YOU SAINT!
Saint: WHAT’S THAT? I CAN’T HEAR EITHER OF YOU! DAMN THESE NOISE CANCELLING HEADPHONES WORK GREAT! THEY WERE EXPENSIVE, BUT WORTH EVERY PENNY!
Deal: Cage and Dare are both covering their ears screaming bloody murder and who can blame them as the Saint has piped in Mariah Carey’s GOD AWFUL Christmas song to torture them! This is sick! Twisted! And I think this violates the part in the United States Constitution that outlaws CRUEL AND UNUSUAL PUNISHMENT as NO ONE likes this song!
Storm: Speak for yourself, I think it’s kinda catchy! ALL I WANT FOR CHRISTMAS …. IS YOU!
Deal: YOU NEED HELP! Cage and Dare have their ears covered and are screaming at the Saint to turn the song off and of course the Saint decides to TURN UP THE VOLUME! Cage and Dare now go to the door and are trying to kick it open but the door is LOCKED!
Storm: They are demanding it be open and are kicking at the door trying to break it down! Cage and Dare now both lower their shoulders and BLAST into the door and it opens up! They both go spilling into the hallway and they both look RELIEVED to be out of that room!
Saint: CAGE! DANIEL DARE! YOU HAVE BOTH FACED YOUR FEARS! POORLY! BUT YOU FACED THEM! I HOPE YOU ENJOYED THE SHOW! HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA!
Deal: The Saint is laughing hysterically at what he just put Cage and Dare through and for the first time ever I think Cage and Dare agree with each other as neither of them found this funny! But they don’t have time to worry about that as there is still a match to be won and now the fists start flying AGAIN!
Storm: They are fighting down the hallway and are battering each other against the wall! They have beaten each other half to death this entire time and they still have a lot of fight in them!
Deal: Cage and Dare continue to batter each other and they are making their way towards a GLASS DOOR! Cage and Dare are moving at WARP SPEED as they pummel each other and THEY THROW EACH OTHER THROUGH THE GLASS DOOR! OH MY GOD!
Storm: THAT WAS MESSED UP! These two were already bloody head to toe and now they just sliced each other open even more! There is a pool of blood forming beneath both of them and even more glass stuck in their bodies! How much further are they going to push each other!
Deal: As far as they have to! That’s how far they will push each other! Both men are pushing themselves up and we see they are on the patio that leads to the Cathedral’s backyard! They are now OUTSIDE and will you look at that? IT’S SNOWING! They are outside in the snow and there is a GIANT CHRISTMAS TREE in the back yard with CHRISTMAS GIFTS underneath it!
Storm: And look who’s standing in front of the tree …. It’s SAINTA CLAUS!
Deal: IT IS SAINTA CLAUS! The Saint has put on his Sainta Claus get up and is standing in front of the Christmas tree waving Cage and Dare towards him!
Saint: HO HO HO! MERRY CHRISTMAS TO YOU TWO! Despite the fact you both have turned my house in a war zone and will be paying through the nose to get it fixed, as the official provider of holiday greetings and seasons beatings, as the special referee of this all important match, I decided it was only right that I got each of you a very special CHRISTMAS GIFT! Dare, here is YOURS!
Deal: Sainta Claus hands Dare a box and he quickly opens it up …. EDNA! IT’S EDNA! The barbed wire baseball bat Dare has used on numerous victims over the years!
Saint: Enjoy the gift! If you don't, that's not my problem! Cage, here is YOURS!
Deal: Sainta Claus hands Cage his gift and he opens it up …. It’s a KENDO STICK wrapped with DUCT TAPE AND RAZOR BLADES!
Storm: Both Cage and Dare seem happy with their gifts which goes to show Sainta Claus is WAY BETTER than that fraud Santa Claus! That asshole always forgets the batteries!
Deal: Don’t get me started on that FAKE! But that’s for another day as after beating each other senseless throughout the Cathedral, Cage and Dare are now outside in the back yard, IN THE SNOW, bloodied and bruised with both of them holding a VERY DANGEROUS WEAPON in their hands! The blood pouring out of their numerous wounds is turning the snow beneath their feet bright red and here is a pool of blood around both men!
Saint: What are you two waiting for? You have your gifts, now FUCK EACH OTHER UP ALREADY!
Deal: They don’t need to be told twice as Cage and Dare are now DUELING with their weapons! Dare swings at Cage with Edna but he blocks it away with the Kendo Stick! Cage now swings at Dare who bats it away with Edna! These two are trying to MAIM each other permanently here in the backyard of the Cathedral!
Storm: And the snow is falling harder now! Both men are fighting the blood falling into their eyes and the snow blowing in their face! This match sure has had everything!
Deal: Dare and Cage continue to swing away at each other but are not able to land a shot! Cage takes a wild swing with the Kendo Stick but Dare ducks out of the way! Cage tries to get himself set but his feet slip in the snow and DARE SMASHES CAGE IN THE BACK WITH EDNA!
Storm: Cage HOWLS in agony as the barbed wire digs into his flesh! Dare takes Edna and is now GRINDING IT UP AND DOWN CAGE’S BACK! LOOK AT ALL THAT BLOOD!
Deal: Dare is taking chunks out of Cage’s back with Edna and there is a SICK, TWISTED SMILE ON DARE’S FACE! He is TORTURING CAGE and I THINK HE’S GETTING OFF ON IT!
Storm: Dare derives happiness from the misery of others and this is without question his HAPPY PLACE!
Deal: Cage grabs the Kendo Stick with both hands and takes a desperation swing backwards over his shoulders and gets Dare in the face with it! Cage now pulls the Kendo Stick forward and MY GOD! One of the razor blades got Dare on the side of his face and opened up a HUGE wound!
Storm: Dare recoils in pain and now Cage rushes at him and CROSS CHECKS Dare in the face with the Kendo Stick like a hockey player and Dare goes down! He’s trying to get up but is slipping on the snow and now Cage begins WHALING ON DARE WITH THE KENDO STICK!
Deal: Cage is GOING OFF on Dare and look at Cage’s face! He has gone totally SAVAGE! He may be here physically but mentally he is elsewhere as every facet of what makes Cage who he is and his humanity have taken leave from his mind and has been replaced by a bloodthirsty, ravenous ANIMAL!
Storm: It’s the zombie in him! You know how much he loves those zombie movies! He’s watched so many of them it’s turned him into one!
Deal: You know that’s not possible! Or I don’t think it is! Either way Cage is BATTERING Dare head to toe with that Kendo Stick and is opening a new one each time one of those razor blades makes contact with his flesh!
Storm: Dare tries to sit up and Cage BLASTS HIM OVER THE HEAD! Dare goes down and Cage goes for the cover! 1 …. 2 …. DARE KICKS OUT IN TIME!
Deal: Dare was able to kick out before the Saint counted to three, and did you notice each time the Saint’s hand slapped the snow, BLOOD came shooting up as everywhere these men go there is a pool of blood that follows them!
Storm: I saw that and that is the perfect way to describe this match! A never ending pool of blood! I’m surprised either of these men have any left!
Deal: Cage gets back to his feet and tries to reset as Dare is barely able to stand up! Cage moves towards Dare, Kendo Stick still in tow …. Dare grabs a handful of blood soaked snow and THROWS IT IN CAGE’S EYES! Cage is frantically wiping the snow out of his eyes …. Dare comes up from behind Cage with Edna and is TRYING TO FORCE IT INTO CAGE’S MOUTH!
Storm: Dare has a modified FULL NELSON on Cage and is using it to keep Edna in his mouth! Cage is trying to keep his mouth closed and the barbed wire is SLICING OPEN HIS LIPS!
Deal: Blood is now pouring out of Cage’s mouth and Cage is desperately trying to break out! Cage reaches his hands up and GRABS Edna! The barbed wire is cutting into his hands but he is FORCING Edna away from his mouth! Cage leans forward and now swings his head backwards into Dare’s face! He caught him on the nose and that stuns Dare! He does it again and Dare loses his grip!
Storm: Cage breaks free and turns to face Dare …. Dare raises Edna above his head and BRINGS IT DOWN VIOLENTLY ON CAGE’S HEAD! Cage hits the ground and now the blood is flowing like a river out of his head!
Deal: Dare is standing over Cage with a crazed look in his eyes and I feel like we just witnessed a horrific re-enactment of the scene from The Walking Dead where Negan killed Glen! Only Negan called his weapon Lucille and Dare is WAY MORE EVIL than Negan ever was!
Storm: Cage is down and he isn’t moving as Dare literally split his head open with Edna! A PERVERSE SMILE appears on Dare’s face and now he covers Cage! There is no way Cage kicks out of this!
Deal: The Saint counts and we get 1 …. 2 …. CAGE KICKS OUT! HE KICKED OUT! IT WAS AT THE LAST SECOND BUT DAMN IT HE KICKED OUT!
Storm: HOW! I THOUGHT HE WAS DONE! HOW DID HE KICK OUT!
Deal: Dare is asking himself the same question as he can’t believe Cage survived that! What a scene this is! Two of RAGE’s all time greats, battling it out in the back yard of another all time great, covered head to toe in their own blood as the Chicago snow falls around them!
Storm: The thing is only Dare is on his feet! Cage has next to nothing left and while Dare is beaten down himself, he still has more to give than Cage at this point! It’s going to take a miracle for Cage to pull this off!
Deal: Cage is trying to get to his feet and Dare raises his hand up! That means the TESTICLE SQUEEZE is coming as he wants to end this NOW! Dare charges in for the Testcicle Squeeze …. Cage BLOCKS IT and takes Dare to the ground with an arm bar! He sees the Kendo Stick nearby and places Dare’s hand on it …. CAGE STOMPS DARE’S HAND ON THE KENDO STICK!
Storm: One of the razor blades sliced open Dare’s hand! Cage just cut open his power hand, the one he uses for the Testicle Squeeze and that cut is SICKENING! There is blood everywhere!
Deal: That also snapped the Kendo Stick in half and now Cage’s weapon is useless! But he picks Dare up and delivers a FALCON ARROW on what’s left of it and the razor blades go into Dare’s back! Cage covers him and here’s the count! 1 …. 2 …. DARE KICKS OUT RIGHT BEFORE THREE!
Storm: Now I’m asking HOW DID DARE DO THAT! That would have put away most wrestlers easily!
Deal: Dare isn’t most wrestlers! Neither is Cage! And these men are giving everything they have in this WAR of a match! Cage can’t believe he didn’t get the three count there and seems to be asking himself what is it going to take to defeat Dare!
Storm: You can see his breath in the cold Chicago air as he tries to think of something, anything to put Dare down as nothing has worked so far!
Deal: Cage gets to his feet and again goes to try to put Dare away …. TESTICLE SQUEEZE! DARE HAS THE TESTICLE SQUEEZE ON CAGE! That’s the same hand that got sliced open by the razor blades on the Kendo Stick and blood is pouring out of Dare’s hand as he applies the hold but it seems to be working as Cage is in TORTUROUS PAIN!
Storm: The Saint is standing by Cage to see if he taps out, but Cage is refusing to give in! Dare is screaming at Cage to call it quits while his manhood is intact but Cage will not tap out!
Deal: Normally there would be ring ropes Cage could try to get to but they are fighting outside in the snow so Cage has nothing to turn to except whatever strength he has left! The problem is I don’t think he has much if any left!
Storm: Cage is hanging on, using the strongest part of his body to stay in the fight and that’s his HEART! Cage’s biggest strength throughout his career has always been his heart, but it’s also been his biggest weakness as it has led him to push him further than he should have! This is looking like one of those times!
Deal: The Saint continues to look over Cage to see if he’s going to tap and Cage is still refusing to give in! Dare is squeezing harder and harder and you can only imagine the pain Cage is in right now! Dare is telling the Saint to call the match but Cage screams at him not to even think about it because he’s not done!
Storm: This is PAINFUL to watch! Cage is refusing to give in but he looks to be fading! I think he’s fading!
Deal: HE IS! Cage looks like he is passing out as his eyes are rolling back in his head! He is losing consciousness and now the Saint raises Cage’s hand …. It falls! He raises it a second time and it FALLS AGAIN!
Storm: This isn’t looking good for Cage! One more time and it’s over!
Deal: Dare is screaming at the Saint to raise his hand again! He believes Cage is done and won’t respond! The Saint takes a deep breath and raises Cage’s hand a third time …. IT STAYS UP! CAGE’S HAND STAYS UP! DARE CAN’T BELIEVE IT! THE SAINT CAN’T BELIEVE! THESE FANS IN NEW YORK CAN’T BELIEVE IT! AND I SURE AS HELL CAN’T BELIEVE IT EITHER!
Storm: The fans here in New York City are on their feet cheering for Cage! They want him to keep fighting! They want him to take down Dare!
Fans: CAGE! CAGE! CAGE!
Deal: The sound of the fans chanting for Cage is being piped into the loud speaker system of the Cathedral and they can hear it in the back yard! Cage can hear it and is now pounding his hand on the ground trying to fire himself up as the fans continue to chant louder!
Storm: Cage is trying to WILL himself to overcome the UNGODLY PAIN he is feeling and fight out of the Testicle Squeeze that Dare has shown no signs of letting up on! In fact he’s only putting more pressure on!
Deal: I’ve never seen a more pained expression in my life than the one I see on Cage’s face right now! But I’ve also never seen a look of greater determination either! Cage is trying to force his way to his feet while Dare STILL has the Testicle Squeeze on!
Storm: He’s back on his feet! Cage has somehow forced his way to his feet!
Deal: Cage is back up and now he reaches down to Dare’s hand that has the Testicle Squeeze on and JAMS HIS THUMB INTO THE CUT ON HIS HAND! Remember that’s the hand Cage stomped into the Kendo Stick that got cut open by the razor blades! Now Cage is DIGGING his thumb into that wound and is RIPPING IT OPEN FURTHER!
Storm: Dare is HOWLING IN PAIN and blood is GUSHING out of the wound!
Deal: Cage continues to jam his thumb into the wound and DARE LETS GO! DARE LETS GO OF THE TESTICLE SQUEEZE …. THUNDER CAGE! CAGE GOT HIM WITH THE THUNDER CAGE!
Storm: DARE IS DOWN! HE’S DOWN AND HE ISN’T MOVING!
Deal: CAGE COVERS HIM! 1 …. 2 …. 3! CAGE GOT HIM! HE GOT HIM! CAGE IS THE NEW RAGE WORLD CHAMPION!
**DING**DING**DING**
Stock: LADIES AND GENTLEMEN! THE WINNER OF THE FEAR FACTORY …. AND THE NEW RAGE WORLD CHAMPION …. CAGE!
(Deafening pop from the fans. A video of the fans celebrating the win is projected onto a large screen by the Cathedral’s backyard with chants of CAGE! CAGE! CAGE! erupting again.)
Deal: CAGE HAS DONE IT! Cage has defeated Daniel Dare in what might be the SICKEST and BLOODIEST match I have ever seen but Cage defeats Daniel Dare and is now the NEW RAGE WORLD CHAMPION! HE DID IT!
Storm: What a match! WHAT A MATCH THIS WAS! It had everything you could possibly think of and more! These men threw everything they had at each other and gave us a match for the ages. But in the end Cage prevails and RAGE has a new world champion!
Deal: Dare is sitting in the snow, covered in blood and breathing heavily, taking in the sight of the Saint handing Cage the RAGE World Championship belt and raising his hand in victory!
Storm: Cage looks up at the video showing the fans celebrating back in New York City and raises the belt above his head in acknowledgement! The cheers get even louder as the fans get the ending they were hoping for, Cage is walking out as champion!
Deal: A feud between two of the biggest names in RAGE that has lasted for almost THREE YEARS comes to a head in a match I will never forget for as long as I live. The Saint has pulled out his cellphone and is telling the paramedics to come inside NOW as Dare, clearly in pain, is trying to stand and walk off but is having difficulty doing so while Cage COLLAPSES into the snow as the exhaustion finally overwhelms him!
Storm: Is Cage making SNOW ANGELS or are his arms and legs just moving because of the cold and pain?
Deal: I don’t know, but whatever it is Cage is making a snow angel with his own blood and it’s own way that seems like a fitting end to this match! The paramedics have made it to the back yard and immediately begin working on Cage and Dare as both of these men are going to need serious medical attention after this!
Storm: That’s not all who came out, look who else has joined us!
Deal: It’s the FREAKS ON PARADE! We haven’t seen them in forever! They have come out to the back yard and they have HUGE BOX OF FIRE WORKS! They start lighting them off and we have a Christmas fireworks display to end Year 22! Cage sees the fireworks and says something to the Saint!
Cage: I THOUGHT YOU SAID NOTHING FLAMMABLE!
Saint: I SAID NOTHING FLAMMABLE FOR YOU!
Cage: BASTARD! IT WAS ONE ROOM!
Saint: IT WAS A BIG ROOM!
Deal: The Saint and Cage continue to discuss the flammable items issue as the paramedics continue to work on him as well as Dare. The Freaks are filling the sky with fireworks and this is the perfect way to end 2025 in RAGE! Thank you all for watching Year 22 and we can’t wait to see all of you in 2026! Until then MERRY CHRISTMAS, HAPPY HOLIDAYS AND WE WILL SEE YOU NEXT YEAR!
(The ending credits roll with Cage being loaded onto a stretcher with the RAGE World Championship belt resting on his waist, Dare being wheeled out on a stretcher of his own and the Freaks On Parade continuing to set off fireworks while the Saint looks on.)
[Card]
RAGE Year 22 PPV
Tuesday, December 23rd, 2025
Madison Square Garden - New York, New York
Main Event
RAGE World Championship
-Live from The Saint's Cathedral in Chicago, Illinois on RAGE Vision!
-Fear Factory Match
Special Guest Referee: The Saint
Daniel Dare (champion) vs. Cage
RAGE Bare Knuckles Championship
The Bootslut (champion) w/ Filthy Phil vs. Monster Big Tel
RAGE Scientific Showcase Championship
Doug Devens (champion) w/ Thomas Gordon vs. Nightwalker
RAGE High Stakes Championship
Scott Grayse (champion) vs. Doug Devens w/ Thomas Gordon
RAGE Gauntlet Tag Team Championships
Thee Storm (Lady Giant and Crazy Jenna) (champions) vs. Action Jay Jackson and Gemini w/ Homeless Don
One-on-One Match
-Paid for by Richard Mason
-Live from Saudi Arabia on RAGE Vision!
Steve Hogar vs. Kip Kutler
Loser Leaves RAGE Match
-Handicapped Match
Harvey Adams vs. Sweet FA and Tuppence Banglarron w/ Filthy Phil
Double Jeopardy Prize Steel Cage Match
-Climb the cage - somehow figure out a way to win the briefcase hanging from the rafters to claim the Double Jeopardy prize!
Participants:
Joe Mills
Dana Czech
Monster Big Pat
Monster Big Dave
Monster Big Hamish
Kristian Bane
Harmony Hardin
Sin
Biz MacTavish
Cora
Kristial Ball
Bart the Florida Man
LaPercell Daisy
Dan the Baptist
Lucy
Bobby Bastard
Harold Hartley
Malaboo Dreamstone
Alice Killjoy
Dolly Killjoy
Fifteen
Reginald Van Newton
Shannan Hicks
[Content]
Deal: We are kicking things off here at Year 22 with the Double Jeopardy Cage match! 23 RAGE superstars will be competing inside of this cage to claim the prize that is inside a briefcase that is suspended above the ring! The object is to climb the cage and claim the briefcase and whoever is able to grab it and win the Double Jeopardy prize, it will grant whoever wins it the ability to restart ANY MATCH ONE TIME and there is NO EXPIRATION DATE on this prize!
Storm: That’s a TRUE LEGEND of a prize, almost as good as waking up on Christmas morning and finding Santa Claus left you a Buddy Meyers bath bomb and a super sized box of Corn Flakes under your tree! Neil Puller and his Ricker Fed crap has nothing to do with this!
Deal: Yeah, sure let’s go with that! There is a verifiable WHO’S WHO of RAGE competing in this match. I mean look at all these WORLD CLASS SUPERSTARS competing in this match!
Joe Mills
Dana Czech
Monster Big Pat
Monster Big Dave
Monster Big Hamish
Kristian Bane
Harmony Hardin
Sin
Biz MacTavish
Cora
Kristal Ball
Bart the Florida Man
LaPercell Daisy
Dan the Baptist
Lucy
Bobby Bastard
Harold Hartley
Malaboo Dreamstone
Alice Killjoy
Dolly Killjoy
Fifteen
Reginald Van Newton
Shannan Hicks
Storm: That’s a hell of a list! A total VIP contingent of RAGE AND PRO WRESTLING!
Deal: Every wrestler in RAGE is a VIP of this business! That’s what makes us RAGE!
Stock: LADIES AND BLOODY GENTLEMEN! UP NEXT IS THE DOUBLE BLOODY JEOPARDY CAGE MATCH! THE DOUBLE JEOPARDY PRIZE IS INSIDE A BLOODY BRIEFCASE SUSPENDED FROM THE RAFTERS ABOVE THE RING! THE FIRST PERSON TO CLIMB THE BLOODY CAGE AND GRAB THE BRIEFCASE WILL WIN THE DOUBLE JEOPARDY PRIZE WHICH WILL ALLOW THE HOLDER TO RESTART ONE BLOODY MATCH ANY TIME AT A TIME AND PLACE OF THEIR BLOODY CHOOSING AND THERE IS NO BLOODY EXPIRATION DATE ON THIS PRIZE!
NOW THAT WE GOT THAT OUT OF THE BLOODY WAY LET’S MEET THE BLOODY COMPETITORS!
JOE MILLS
DANA CZECH
MONSTER BIG PAT
MONSTER BIG DAVE
MONSTER BIG HAMISH
KRISTIAN BANE
HARMONY HARDIN
SIN
BIZ MACTAVISH
CORA
KRISTAL BALL
BART THE FLORIDA MAN
LAPERCELL DAISY
DAN THE BAPTIST
LUCY
BOBBY BASTARD
HAROLD HARTLEY
MALABOO DREAMSTONE
ALICE KILLJOY
DOLLY KILLJOY
FIFTEEN
REGINALD VAN NEWTON
AND SHANNAN BLOODY HICKS!
Deal: We are just moments away from this very important match! But now that the wrestlers are inside the cage I notice we are short a few wrestlers as Kristal Ball is nowhere to be found! What is going on with that?
Storm: I don’t know why she wouldn’t be here, but Ball is apparently running late or totally forgot about the match and I doubt she forgot!
Deal: I doubt that too! I also don’t see Harold Hartley either! He was listed as one of the favorites in Las Vegas to win this, but he’s not here either! What is going on?
Storm: Hartley never runs late, I hope nothing happened to him! Same goes for Kristal Ball! What is going on here!?
Deal: That’s two people missing from this match and we have no idea what happened to them! We’ll have to find out later as right now this match is about to start with the 21 wrestlers who did make it to the cage!
**DING**DING**
Deal: Here we go and immediately we have wrestlers going towards the cage wall! Bart the Florida Man makes a quick move to get towards the briefcase, but Monster Big Hamish grabs him off the cage wall and CHOKE SLAMS him to the mat!
Storm: Harmony Hardin is on the top turnbuckle trying to get up the cage but Fifteen comes underneath her and POWER BOMBS Hardin to the mat!
Deal: RVN now runs up and STOMPS Hardin in the head! He calls her a DEFECT for thinking she could claim a prize meant for either him or Fifteen!
Storm: Cora turns and spins. She wipes out both of the Killjoys with a FLYING BODY BLOCK! Cora now turns towards the cage and starts to climb but is quickly cut off by Lucy who grabs her by the shoulder and yanks her back down!
Deal: Lucy tries to climb the cage wall, but Bobby grabs her by the ankle and roughly pulls Lucy off the wall! Lucy angrily shoves him and the former couple are having words with each other, but here comes DTB from behind with a DOUBLE AXE HANDLE to Bobby!
Storm: Monsters Big Dave and Big Pat are slugging it out with Mills and Czech as they all are preventing each other from getting onto the cage! The Double Jeopardy prize is dangling from the rafters waiting for someone to climb up and grab it but that is going to be a tough task for whoever pulls it off!
Deal: Shannan Hicks has LaPecell Daisy above his head and PRESS SLAMS her into the cage! He now flexes his muscles in celebration and screams at everyone in the cage!
Hicks: Y’ALL BETTER GET OUT OF MAHHH WAY BECAUSE IMMA WINNING THIS ONE, DADDY!
Storm: Nice to see Hicks is as confident as ever, but he better pay attention because Bane comes up from behind and THROWS Hicks face first into the cage!
Deal: Malaboo Dreamstone is tied up with Sin and Biz and they are letting each other have it! There will be no teamwork found in this match tonight!
*The action continues for the next several minutes with every wrestler showing out. Mills and Czech show off their legendary teamwork as they take down Big Dave and Big Pat with a combination of a Double Superkick followed by a Double Drop Kick. Big Dave and Big Pat return the favor shortly after that as they threw Mills and Czech over their shoulders, intentionally smashing Mills and Czech into each other before delivering a massive power slam to both.
Fifteen showed off his impressive skills by climbing the cage and leaping off towards Bastard Bobby with a dynamic flying shoulder tackle. Bobby was able to fight back and hit Fifteen with a Fall Away Slam into the cage. Lucy and Dan The Baptist double team Bobby and drop him with a DDT into a Curb Stomp combo, which leads to Bobby getting an unlikely assist from Cora who sends Lucy flying into the cage with an amazing Flying Head Scissors. Bobby got up and dropped DTB with a clothesline, only to find himself swarmed by Fifteen and RVN.
Sin and Biz show off their impressive teamwork against the Killjoys with Filthy Phil cheering them on from the outside. Sin, putting her announcing skills to use during the assault, perfectly narrates the ass kicking Biz and herself lay on the Killjoy’s, throwing the word bloody and some other choice words we will not repeat here at them, clearly enjoying the beating they are delivering. And of course Biz made sure to leave her mark, literally, as she bit both Alice and Dolly on their shoulders, leaving a huge bite mark on them and nearly taking a large chunk of flesh with her.
Hicks and Bane take turns smashing each other’s head into the cage, with Hicks repeatedly asking Bane “DO YOU KNOW WHO YOU’RE MESSING WITH, DADDY?”, a question Bane clearly gets tired of being asked very quickly.
Dreamstone found herself tied up with Bart and LaPercell and that fight proved far more vicious than people expected with all of them hitting what could be considered dirty moves on each other in the process.
There was no shortage of high impact moves as wrestlers such as Mills, DTB, Sin, and Big Hamish all pulling off amazing moves off of the cage well, such as Mills with a Moonsault off the cage onto the Monsters, DTB with an amazing Tornado DDT on Bobby, Sin with a Hurricanrana on Alice and Big Hamish of all people with a massive splash onto Bart the Florida Man who was all over the place during the chaos.
There were several near misses as numerous wrestlers went for the briefcase and failed. Biz came close, Lucy almost got it, RVN made a suicidal leap off of the cage and came within an inch of claiming it, and Big Dave came painfully close before missing it and crashing into several wrestler’s below.
There was no shortage of highlight reel moves, but perhaps the most shocking moment didn’t involve an attempt for the briefcase but something far more controversial involving Cora!
Deal: Cora and Lucy are battling each other tooth and nail as they are bashing each other’s head into the cage! Lucy with a martial arts kick to Cora, who responds with a spinning back fist to Lucy!
Storm: They have really torn into each other! I would love to see them face off in a regular match after this!
Deal: So would I! Lucy with a Knee Strike to Cora, but she quickly follows up with a HEAD BUTT! That knocks Lucy backwards and now Cora starts to climb the cage! She has her eyes on the briefcase as she goes but now Lucy recovers and goes after her! Lucy clocks Cora in the head and drives her head into the cage! Lucy has Cora by the mask and is SMASHING her head into the cage!
Storm: Cora fires her elbow into Lucy’s midsection and that slows her down! Cora now SHOVES Lucy and she is losing her footing! Lucy reaches out for the cage wall to prevent her from falling, but accidentally gets a hold of Cora’s mask and RIPS IT OFF AS SHE FALLS TO THE MAT …. CORA HAS BEEN UNMASKED ….
Deal: IT’S KRISTAL BALL! CORA HAS BEEN KRISTAL BALL UNDER A MASK THIS WHOLE TIME! This explains why we thought Kristal Ball was missing because she was actually disguised as CORA in that mask!
Storm: The fans are SHOCKED as they can’t believe what they just saw! Filthy Phil is FEIGNING surprise like he didn’t know what was going on! He actually yelled at Kristal Ball “WHAT ARE YOU DOING AND WHY ARE YOU WEARING CORA’S MASK!” and I call BULLSHIT!
Deal: I’m also calling BULLSHIT and so is this crowd! They are giving Filthy Phil the business as we just discovered Cora was Kristal Ball in a mask and has been made to pull DOUBLE DUTY by Phil by having her wrestle TWICE at RAGE events and HE’S collecting DOUBLE WAGES for one wrestler!
Storm: The fans are yelling at Filthy Phil and some of them are throwing their empty drink cups and food wrappers at him and are calling him a crook! Filthy Phil is trying to explain himself to the fans at ringside and that is going as poorly as you would expect!
Deal: Filthy Phil is still being pelted with garbage and OH GOD! He just got blasted by a cheese burger from an angry kid in the front row! His jacket is now COVERED with ketchup, mayonnaise, lettuce and onions and now someone takes a container of MUSTARD and SQUIRTS him with it! The fans are not happy with Filthy Phil EXPLOITING poor Kristal Ball and now he is covered in food condiments!
Storm: It serves him right and I hope Kristal Ball is at least getting her share of those wages that Filthy Phil is collecting for himself! What a SCAM ARTIST!
*The fallout from the unmasking of Cora brought a great deal of heat on Filthy Phil as even the wrestlers started calling him out for being greedy and exploiting Cora, prompting the announcers to remark that Filthy Phil is lucky he is outside of the cage while the wrestlers are inside as Filthy Phil would likely be on the receiving end of a serious beating. A few wrestlers even offered to hook Cora up with a good attorney to ensure she gets all the money she’s owed.
As for the match itself, there were several more near misses, including one by DTB who was on the top of the cage and was extremely close to grabbing the briefcase. Bobby climbed up the cage and prevented DTB from grabbing it and was able to hit DTB with the most ring shaking Bastard Bomb of his career on DTB off the cage!
RVN quickly followed Bobby up and delivered a Session Ender off of the cage and Fifteen followed that with a massive splash off of the top rope! All three of them begin working over Bobby and which led to Cora actually “running” in to help Bobby, one of the wrestlers who promised to hook her up with a good attorney, in order to attempt to fight them off.
This led to a massive brawl that saw Sin and Biz getting involved, the Killjoy’s joining in, Harmony Hardin getting involved, Hicks, Bane, Bart, Daisy as well as Monster Big Hamish. Despite Bouts Of Honor being over, it was clear the bad blood between Team Cage and Team Dare still lingered as this brawl took over almost the entire cage. While they all brawled back and forth, this left Mills, Czech, Big Dave and Big Pat alone to battle each other in a match deciding encounter.)
Deal: Big Pat has Czech up and hits him with a CHOKE SLAM! Czech bounces off the mat and Big Pat turns towards Mills who NAILS HIM WITH A SUPER KICK! Big Dave rushes at him and gets a super kick of his own! The Monsters are rocked and now Mills is climbing the cage! He has his eyes on the briefcase and there is no one in his way!
Storm: Mills is climbing the cage as fast as he can but Big Pat and Big Dave are back up and are CLIMBING after him! Mills is almost to the top of the cage, but Big Pat has him by the ankle and is trying to pull him down! Now Big Dave has the other ankle and is doing the same!
Deal: Mills is hanging onto the top of the cage for dear life as both Big Pat and Big Dave are trying to stop him from getting to the briefcase …. HERE COMES CZECH! He’s back up and is climbing the cage towards Mills!
Storm: Czech has gotten between the Monsters and ELBOWS Big Dave in the face! Now he elbows Big Pat! They lose their grip on Mills ankles now Czech climbs up and tells Mills to get on his shoulders!
Deal: Mills nods his head and now he is STANDING on Czech’s shoulders while Czech holds onto the cage! Big Pat and Big Dave once again reach for Mills as he LEAPS off of Czech’s shoulder’s just as Czech takes Big Pat and Big Dave back down to the mat with a DOUBLE CLOTHESLINE … MILLS GRABS THE BRIEFCASE IN MID AIR AND CRASHES TO THE MAT WITH IT! MILLS WINS THE DOUBLE JEOPARDY PRIZE!
**DING**DING**DING**
Stock: LADIES AND GENTLEMEN! THE WINNER OF THE DOUBLE BLOODY JEOPARDY CAGE MATCH AND THE DOUBLE JEOPARDY PRIZE …. JOE MILLS!
(Crowd reacts loudly)
Deal: WOW! WHAT AN ENDING! Joe Mills climbed on the shoulders of his long time partner Dana Czech and made an incredible leap to grab the briefcase to claim victory and the Double Jeopardy prize inside of it! Talk about TEAM WORK!
Storm: Mills is holding up the briefcase in victory and Czech rushes over to congratulate him! Czech is helping Mills to his feet as the rest of the wrestlers clear out of the cage cursing themselves out over the lost opportunity.
Deal: Mills can now restart any match at any time one time with that prize and there is no expiration date so he can use that prize ANY TIME he wants. It can be next week or next year and Mills can plot and plan how to best use it without the burden of a deadline hanging over his head. Talk about a valuable prize!
Storm: We can only guess when and where Mills will use that prize, but whenever and wherever he uses it, you know he is going to make sure he has maximum strategic advantage when he does!
Deal: Mills has been around long enough to know the benefit of such a prize and how to use it to maximum effect. Mills is parading around the cage with the briefcase in celebration as we kick off Year 22 in grand fashion!
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*Stock: The following match is for the RAGE HIGH STAKES BLOODY CHAMPIONSHIP!
(HUGE crowd pop!)
*Stock: Introducing first, from Chicago, weighing in at 254 bloody pounds, he is the reigning RAGE SCIENTIFIC SHOWCASE CHAMPION - DOUG DEVENS!!!
("Ride of the Valkyries" by Wagner plays as Doug Devens makes his way out to boos from the crowd. There is no interaction between Devens and the fans as he makes his way to the ring with his manager, Thomas Gordon.)
*Stock: And now – Ladies and bloody Gents, get ready, because …..
Standing 6’6” and weighing 236 bloody pounds, from Grand Rapids, Michigan
HERE IS…
THE RAGE HIGH STAKES CHAMPION
SCOTT GRAYSE!!!
(Lights go out in the arena, fans give a mixed reaction. The voice of Scott Grayse comes on "Judgement is coming" as "Cult" by Magnolia Park hits and the lights come back on and on the RAGEvision we see the words "C.H.A.O.S" as Grayse hits the curtain and the fans give him more cheers then boos. Scott pulls out Helen, his trusty hammer from inside the front of his pants. Grayse slides in and poses with Helen.)
Daisy: (Makes a surprise cameo appearance, says one line, and then disappears) Oooh, I'd love to see what else Scotty can pull out of his pants!!!
**DING**DING**
Deal: This is one of two matches tonight for Doug Devens. If he's smart, he'll pace himself and resist the temptation to "go mad." The shorter this match is, the more it favors him.
Storm: (Pops a Leucovorin pill to enhance his verbal skills) Indubitably, my dear Vandessa. Thomas Gordon has accompanied Devens to the ring, but Grayse's second-in-command, Kristian Bane, is conspicuous by his absence.
Deal: I noticed that too. And Grayse and Devens-- WHAT THE HELL??? SANTA CLAUS just JUMPED into the ring and SWUNG a GIANT CANDY CANE into both Devens and referee John Ellers!
Storm: Were they on the Naughty List?
Deal: I have no idea. Wait, WHY am I answering this question?!
Storm: I don't think that's the REAL Santa!!!
Deal: (Sarcastically) REALLY???
Storm: I think that's KRISTIAN BANE dressed up as Santa!
Deal: Sherlock Holmes is on the case...
Storm: I prefer to think of myself as Carmen Sandiego.
Deal: Now "Santa" Bane puts Grayse on top of Devens and shakes Ellers out of his stupor.
*Ellers: 1...2...3!
Deal: DEVENS with a shoulder up. "SANTA" can't believe it!
Storm: Now Ellers ORDERS "Santa" to the back or he'll STRIP Grayse of the High Stakes Title and AUTOMATICALLY AWARD IT to Devens.
Deal: DEVENS takes advantage of the distraction with a neckbreaker on Grayse from behind and a cover.
*Ellers: 1...2...
Deal: Grayse kicks out as Bane storms to the back.
Storm: What is Grayse doing now?
Deal: He exits the ring and grabs an iPad from one of his fans in the front row.
Storm: They call themselves the Grayselanders.
Deal: Cute. But what is Grayse doing with that iPad?
Storm: He's entering something into CHATGPT!
Deal: NOW I've seen everything. Grayse is consulting AI to determine his next move.
Storm: Will it help?
Deal: (Ducks out of the way) Grayse JUMPS onto our table and NAILS a SPLIT-LEGGED MOONSAULT from the table to INSIDE THE RING on Devens!
Storm: We've never seen THAT from Grayse before!!!
Deal: (Shrugs) I guess ChatGPT told him to do it. And Grayse with the cover...
*Ellers: 1...2...3!
Deal: Not quite!
Storm: A frustrated Grayse scrambles back to the outside and enters something into ChatGPT again.
Deal: CORKSCREW LEGDROP by Scott Grayse - always a classic - and another cover.
*Ellers: 1...2...3!
Deal: Devens gets his foot on the ropes right before the 3.
Storm: Grayse is pulling out moves we've never seen from him before.
Deal: All thanks to ChatGPT, which he's using again to determine his next step.
Storm: Now Grayse is cackling, like he saw something funny on the ChatGPT prompt, and he has a VICIOUS look in his eyes.
Deal: TESTICLE SQUEEZE by Grayse. He's laughing like a hyena at this tribute-slash-mockery of the man who stopped his title reign at 517 days.
Storm: According to ChatGPT, Devens faced Dare before in the BWFE and actually defeated him. Our current ring announcer, Robert Stock, was Devens' manager. Dare would not be seen again for quite some time.
Deal: Devens is fading fast. Grayse LETS GO, STEPS BACK, and goes for the LIGHTS OUT SUPERKICK!
Storm: But Gordon TRIPS Grayse, GRABS Ellers, and THROWS the iPad to Devens behind Ellers' back!
Deal: Devens CLOCKS Grayse in the head with the iPad! And it malfunctions on contact, with Siri now repeating "DON'T GO MAD!" in a male British voice.
*Ellers: 1...2...3!
**DING**DING**DING**
*Stock: The winner of the match and NEEEEEEEEEEW RAGE HIGH STAKES CHAMPION - DOUG DEVENS!!!
Deal: Devens gets out of there QUICKLY as he now has to concentrate on Nightwalker.
Storm: The fans are booing the result. They're 100% in support of Grayse in this one.
Deal: Be that as it may, Doug Devens now possesses the belt that allows him to trade it in for a shot at any title he wants in RAGE.
Storm: If that is what he wants to do.
Deal: Scott Grayse held the High Stakes Championship for SEVERAL MONTHS and NEVER cashed it in. A missed opportunity to face Daniel Dare one more time? We'll never know. Because Doug Devens now holds the title, and that makes the Church an ESPECIALLY dangerous threat!
~~~
Deal: Once again Dare has his knives out and this time it’s for Harvey Adams.. Not only does Harvey find himself in a Loser Leaves RAGE Match, but he’s facing his daughters!
Storm: Yep, that is pure evil – or genius, depending on which side of the cosmos you’re sitting.
Deal: This must be horrible for ALL the competitors. Either Harvey Adams goes or both of his daughters do!
Storm: And there’s no way Stinker is going to let that happen. He’d sooner put salt on his corn flakes than let two lovely earners like Sweet FA and Tuppy go.
Deal: Yes, He’s already seen his income cut as Cora was revealed to be Kristal Ball! Anyway, enough about him, let’s pass things over to Stock as this one is about to get under way.
Stock: Righto, listen up, you bloody lot! This next bloody match is a “LOSER LEAVES RAGE MATCH”! Too bloody right it is. And just WHICH sod is bloody leaving? Well it’ll be EITHER….
Ladies and bloody gents – especially you gents, RAGE is now proper bloody proud to bring you – with a combined weight of an earth-shattering and totally incredible 235 bloody pounds; it’s T'n'T! - Lucky Tuppy and Tiffany "Sweet FA" Adams - The Sweet T’s!!
To the accompaniment of Neil Diamond - Sweet Caroline (Audio) Tuppy and Tiff (SFA) emerge through the curtain. Both blondes smile excitedly as they wave to the fans. The waves change to arm sways as they lead the fans into chanting the chorus along with the added “so good!” thrown in.
The girls are ‘dressed’ in plunging neckline one pieces which have absolutely no sides to them whatsoever. Sweet FA has pink lightning bolts on hers and Tuppy has blue ones. They both wear white cowboy boots with the same coloured lightning bolts.
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They strut down to the ring blowing kisses to the crowd, pausing occasionally for pictures.
Once in the ring they make a point of shaking the referee’s hand before taking their places in their corner, still smiling.
Stock: Bloody hell! OR!!!…. facing them…. hailing from Pittsburg, PA and weighing in at 285 bloody pounds, he is...HARVEY ADAMS!
("Harder, Faster, Better, Stronger " hits as Adams strolls to the ring like he owns the place….which he pretty much does. He enters the ring and poses as white pyro goes off over his head.)
Deal: And both girls rush over to give their dad a hug!
Storm: They’re probably secreting weapons on him so that he gets disqualified.
Deal: They are NOT! Besides, in those outfits those bimbos couldn’t possibly secrete anything.
Storm: Ah, but...no, that’s a fair point actually.
Deal: Terry Dale is our match official. He’s good to go and calls for the bell.
**DING**DING**
Storm: And …. nothing.
Deal: No, the girls back up and decide that they are going to tag as that’s the fair ‘Super Face Megastar’ thing to do. Harvey though won’t hear of it. He’s telling them to BOTH stay in the ring. Filthy Phil is loudly seconding that, pointing out that there was nothing in the rules about it being a tag match. Nerison has a word with Stock.
Storm: Yeah and Stock says that BOTH girls HAVE TO BE IN THE RING as that’s what Dare intended.
Deal: Tuppy apologises to Dale AND Harvey as she gets back into the ring. There’s STILL no action though.
Storm: And that’s not good enough for these fans OR for Stock. He’s telling them that if they don’t start NOW then all THREE will be LOSERS and kicked out. Adams immediately charges! Running clothesline. That flattens Tiffany. Tuppy darts forward to Spear Harvey, but he bends to catch her around the middle and Suplexes her over ONTO Tiff!
Storm: He ain’t messing around. It makes sense. If the girls AND him were going to be kicked out he may as well fight to save one of them – himself.
Deal: Let’s not forget that Adams only discovered he had a daughter – Tiffany, this year. So they aren’t exactly that close. As to Tuppy, she’s an adopted daughter. On the other hand, both girls are very impressed with Adams and do indeed seems to love him as the father he is. Then again, they aren’t the sharpest tools in the box.
Storm: Now Adams drops to pin BOTH!
Dale: ONE! - TWO!!
Deal: And Stinker has Rakshasa reach in and pull Adams backwards by the ankle! The girls both throw up an arm, but whether they’d have been in time is now academic.
Storm: Now normally Adams would be going off on one about that, but he’s shrugging it off. He stands and waits for both girls to stand. They then do Rock-Paper-Scissors for absolutely no reason that I can determine and Tuppy runs in to attack with a Missile Drop Kick - a REAL one! Harvey is knocked back into the ropes. He rebounds and jumps over Tuppy to charge at Tiff – who turns away to cover her face! NO! It’s a back kick!
Storm: And it catches Harvey square in the balls!
Deal: Harvey doubles and folds to his knees. Tiff turns around – horrified and runs over to apologise.
Storm: She should be attacking him not saying soothing words!
Deal: And that’s exactly what Stinker is telling her. He’s pounding a fist into the other palm and shouting at the two bimbos that this is their livelihoods at stake. And his!
Storm: It’s a fair point.
Deal: And Harvey suddenly strikes to drop Tiff with a jaw-breaker! In comes Tuppy! Running knee to the jaw!
Storm: And Stinker is slapping the apron in relief. Seems his bimbos may have finally woken up. Of course, how long they stay awake is an entirely different matter.
Deal: Adams drops backwards and Sweet FA twines her legs around his head!
Storm: That’s a proper Triangle Hold is that! A REAL submission move! How in the name of Neil “By Gawd” Puller did she do that?
Deal: Not a little ironic that Harvey has been tutoring these girls and now he’s seeing just how much they’ve learnt first hand. Oh, now Tuppy has the other arm and is applying a nasty wrist lock!
Storm: And those HURT!
Deal: Yeah, Harvey is suddenly up against it and try as he might can’t liberate himself. NO! He manages to pull out of Tuppy’s grasp, but she’s straight back on the arm and now seeking to hyper extend the elbow!
Storm: Looks like Harvey decided to teach them the extra painful moves.
Deal: And he’s certainly feeling it. Dale goes to a knee and asks - Does he quit!
Storm: Nope. He’s using his legs to crab around. He may be being throttled and faced with a broken arm, but he still weighs more than both bimbos combined!
Deal: Yes and he’s using that extra muscle to swivel around and – Foot to the ropes!
Storm: He did it!
Deal: Dale calls for the break and the two girls immediately release Harvey.
Storm: Stinker sure liked that – better than ice cold milk on his corn flakes, but NOT the clean break. He’s trying to convince those girls that they need to keep those holds on to the last second. Not sure he’s getting through to them though.
Deal: They’re bimbos. There’s very little chance that he is.
Storm: Yeah. That True Legend Harvey Adams is back up and applauding his girls’ efforts. Huh. Anyone would think that he didn’t want to win.
Deal: Or, it could be mind games: lull the pair into a false sense of security and then strike. With those two, that wouldn’t be difficult at all.
Storm: True. That’s probably it. See? He’s pretending to struggle for breath.
Deal: But they aren’t attacking, despite Stinker’s urgent entreaties. They’re telling him that it wouldn’t be fair and that Super Face Megastars never do stuff that’s unfair. Yeah, that went down real well with Phil.
Storm: But Harv darts forward! He scoops Tuppy up and DUMPS her! Now he rolls her up as Tiff is still arguing with Stinker!
Dale: ONE! - TWO!! -TH’
Deal: Sweet FA! She leaps in to crash into Harvey and break it up!
Storm: And Stinker is wiping the sweat from his brow. That was CLOSE.
Deal: All three roll to their feet. Tiff checks on her ‘sister’ and they are again good to go. Harvey waits in the middle of the ring. Tiff circles one side of him, Tuppy on the other. They both rush in and Harv steps back to neatly direct their heads – TOGETHER!
Storm: Damn fine Double Noggin Knocker there. True Legend standard was that.
Deal: The girls are reeling. Harv trips Tiff. She lands hard on her ass. He then grabs Tuppy. Across his shoulders and -
Storm: Samoan Drop!
Deal: He bridges!
Dale: ONE! - TWO!! -TH’
Deal: Again! Tiff gets in there in time. This time with a Twisting Bodyslam. Okay, she’s really NOT that big and it wasn’t what you’d call an emphatic slam, but it was enough and that’s what matters.
Storm: Hey! Look at that! Tuppy just slid to the side and grabbed one of Harv’s legs!
Deal: Tiff grabs the other! They peel them back over his head. They have him pinned!
Storm: Schoolboyed!
Dale: ONE! - TWO!! -THR’
Deal: Kick out!! Harvey powers out of that scattering both girls.
Storm: Yeah, and Stinker again slaps the apron in frustration, but that was close AND actual teamwork; not True Legend teamwork, but teamwork nonetheless.
Deal: Everyone is back on their feet. Adams is now smiling. He takes up a sideways, defensive stance and beckons his daughters to him. Tiff rushes in and jumps! Missile Drop Kick!
Storm: Misses! Adams was NEVER gonna get caught by that.
Deal: No, but as he twists aside Tuppy slides in to upend him!
Storm: That was just plain sneaky.
Deal: But Adams drops on top of her and still smiling pins her arms to the mat! She’s pinned!
Dale: ONE! -
Storm: See that? True Legend skill, is that.
Dale: TWO!! -
Storm: No way is she shifting Harvey. He’s twice her weight, vastly experienced and has ALL the True Legend skills. She’s toast.
Dale: THR’
Deal: Tiff! Sweet FA slams into him, grabs his head and rolls over to drag him off Tuppy- who immediately pops back up. Harvey rolls with the impact and flings Tiff into the ropes, He rises to a knee ready to follow up, but Tuppy connects with a lariat!
Storm: Yeah, she’s a sneaky one alright….for a bimbo.
Deal: Adams pitches forward. Tiff just manages to spread her legs wide so that Harvey misses them and his head hits the deck instead. Tiff scoots forward to sit on the back of his head!
Storm: She’ll never get a pin like that, but the fans don’t care. Those outfits are totally thong backed.
Deal: Hold on, Tuppy is trying to fold Adams’ legs. She is! She pulls his legs up then bends them at the knees to pass the feet to Tiff, who tucks them under her arms! Just LOOK at Adams’ bent back now!
Storm: A submission? They’re actually going for a submission?
Deal: Looks that way as Tuppy now sits, her back pressed against Adams’ thighs so her can’t kick out! And his back is being folded in half! Okay, look, those bimbos are pole dancers. Their backs fold like paper, but Harvey’s? Not so much. That looks seriously painful.
Storm: Yeah, positively unnatural! Come on, Harv, you’ve made your girls look good. There’s no need to drag things out any longer; so kick out already!
Deal: Dale is right there. He kneels to check on Harvey. Does he quit?
Storm: And end his career? Are you from Barsoom? No, if anyone is going to quit it’s one of those bimbos. Seriously RAGE doesn’t need so many bimbos. We could lose those two and not even notice. Harvey Adams? He’s a True Legend! You don’t go around losing True Legends. That’s not just careless, that’s unforgivable!
Deal: Don’t panic. Yet. Harvey isn’t tapping.
Storm: I knew he wouldn’t.
Deal: But he’s not breaking free either, but how can he?
Storm: With True Legend power! That’s how.
Deal: Stinker is yelling at Tuppy to brace harder and push against Harvey’s knees. At the same time he demands that Tiff lean back.
Storm: That’s a LOT of instruction for those two. They’ll never be able to -
Deal: HE TAPS! HARVEY ADAMS TAPS OUT!!!
Storm: NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!
**DING**DING**DING**
Stock: Ladies and bloody Gents, you WINNERS and NOT leaving RAGE – The SWEET T’s – Tiffany “Sweet FA” Adams and Tuppence “Tuppy” Banglarron-Adams! Which bloody means ….HARVEY ADAMS IS THE BLOODY LOSER AND MUST LEAVE RAGE!!!
Deal: The fans are in shock.
Storm: I’M in shock, never mind them!
Deal: Daniel Dare must be cackling his socks off right now. Harvey Adams is OUT of Rage and at the hands of his own daughters! They quickly release that savage pin and groaning Harvey rolls to his left. Both girls kneel there, looking at him in shock, while outside the ring Filthy Phil punches the air in delight. Harvey tests his back and then slowly stands.
Fans: HAR-VEY! HAR-VEY! HAR-VEY! HAR-VEY!
Deal: Now tears rolling down their faces, Tiff and Tuppy rush forward to embrace him. He in turn hugs them. There’s no animosity, no recriminations, no argument. Harvey then leans over each in turn to kiss the top of their head and then peels them off him so he can RAISE THEIR ARMS! Harvey Adams is PROUD of his daughters.
Storm: Hold on, common sense is prevailing. He’s calling for a mic. It’s always wise to hear a True Legend speak. So here’s where we get the killer twist. You just KNOW that Adams always has a killer twist in store.
Adams: Thank you. Thank you all. It’s been FUN. It’s been WILD. It’s been MEMORABLE.
Fans: HAR-VEY! HAR-VEY! HAR-VEY! HAR-VEY!
Adams: It was GOOD. BUT, but it’s time for me to move on AND….
Fans: HAR-VEY! HAR-VEY! HAR-VEY! HAR-VEY!
Adams: I can do so happily knowing that RAGE has a positive future. It does, because you are LOOKING AT THAT FUTURE! My daughters; Tiffany and Tuppence. Let me tell you – no father could be prouder. HERE! Here is future!!
Deal: Harvey raises the hands of his daughters in victory!
Fans: A-DAMS! A-DAMS! A-DAMS! A-DAMS!
Deal: Now all three Adams are smiling. Both girls reach up on tip toes to kiss their father’s cheek.
Storm: Damn it. It’s so emotional – reminds me of the Silverstar family reunion.
Deal: We’ve just witnessed the end of an era and possibly the dawning of a new one. An impressive performance – In a handicap match it has to be remembered, but still – perhaps this IS an indicator of things to come. As to Harvey Adams, we wish him every success and happiness in whatever he decides to do next.
Storm: Too right! True Legends never die. Just ask Buddy Meyers.
Deal: And now it’s time to turn the dial, all the way to BRUTAL. Yes. It’s Bare Knuckles time.
Storm: Bring it on! Who doesn’t love some extreme violence with their corn flakes?
Stock: And NOW! Ladies and bloody Gents, it’s time for some serious bloody carnage as we put the RAGE Bare Knuckles Championship on the bloody line! Your challenger…..MONSTER BIG BLOODY TEL!!!
(Monster by Automatic plays as the fans start booing with Monster Big Tel walking to the ring with a purpose.)
Stock: And here is your reigning bloody champion…. for those of you of a delicate disposition, for those with a weak bloody heart and any children watching – look away NOW, because - Standing 5’10” in her stripper bloody heels and weighing in at 115 pounds – Here is – THE BOOTSLUT!
My Mind Still Speaks by Misery Loves Company hits and the curtain parts. Vile pulls out a large, wheeled suitcase. She stands it vertically in the middle of the ramp and then unzips it. The Bootslut crawls out. She pulls from the case a plastic bottle of cola. She shakes it frantically in time with the music, then opens it spraying the crowd who jeer and boo. Uncaring, The Bootslut rubs the beer bottle lasciviously against her pussy before raising it to her mouth to vulgarly lick the bottle and drink what remains. She then retrieves a pile of brown paper bags. To the massive boos of the crowd she struts down to the ring passing out bags to the ‘ugly’ fans so that they can put them on their hideous faces. She spits out the cola in a wild spray at the first fan to complain. Laughing, she moves on only to pause halfway to thrust her tits at some unsuspecting fan. She insults his manhood, hands him the last bag and then turns away to a chant of “ZIP IT!” from the crowd.
In entering the ring The Bootslut makes a point of sliding back and forth along the middle rope so that it rubs against her pussy before stepping in to grind her exposed ass against the turnbuckle. After which she strides over to the ref and grabs their groin only to quickly release the hold laughing at the ‘nothing’ that was there. Finally she takes to her corner.
Deal: As charming and sophisticated as ever.
Storm: I think she may be part fish.
Deal: I dread to ask….why?
Storm: They don’t wear clothes either.
Deal: Right. But there’s no escaping the fact that The Bootslut IS to all intents and purposes, naked. The few strategically places pieces of electrical tape that she’s “wearing” hardly qualify as clothing.
Storm: But she is wearing a hood!
Deal: Yeah, that can be zipped shut. Not the smartest choice. You have to believe that Stinker had a hand in all that.
Storm: OR – she really IS a slut: one that doesn’t eat all her corn flakes. They’re the worst.
Deal: Tom Nerison is our referee and he doesn’t look at all impressed with the Bootslut’s antics so far. Something tells me she’s going to need a LOT of antics tonight as Big Tel measures 6’1” and weighs in at a formidable 330 pounds. That’s almost three times the muscle that she has! Plus, while she is technically only giving away 3” in height, that’s only due to those ridiculously tall spiked heels. Without them, I guess she’d be about 5’4”. So no way does she have his reach. Still, she is totally ruthless, so if I were Tel, I wouldn’t underestimate her.
**DING**DING**
Deal: There’s the bell and Big Tell immediately charges. It’s a Running Clothesline that -
Storm: Misses! She ducked and rolled.
Deal: Luckily for her or this would have been a VERY short fight. Now Tel wastes no time. He spins around, growls at the naked girl and barrels forward once again.
Storm: He jumps, twists and -
Deal: Senton Bomb! NO! She again rolls aside.
Storm: Well, she sure ain’t running; not in them boots.
Deal: Tel picks himself up. His mood is NOT improving. He takes a more measured approach now, stalking her, using those long arms to full effect, seeking to cut off any escape. And she rolls FORWARDS! Forwards to slam a foot into his balls! And just listen to this place. The sound of groaning fills it.
Storm: Everyone felt that! Except Stinker – he’s cheering like crazy.
Deal: And not the Bootslut. Tel doubles. She rolls back and kicks straight up! A dagger-like heel stabs across his cheek!
Storm: He’s cut and it’s a nasty one!
Deal: Tel staggers back still doubled in pain from that savage kick to the vitals. The Bootslut stands, saunters forward and rolls her head around. That thick braid whirls around and – with a flick of the head she slams that weight at the end into the side of his head!
Storm: Right on the temple!
Deal: Tel stumbles. He drops to a knee. His arms flail to the side. I don’t think he even knows where he is right now, but a hand finds the ropes and he pulls himself towards them. The Bootslut calmly follows. She steps, spins and a Spinning kick rakes across his chest!
Storm: Those heels are pure evil! She cut him AGAIN! Yeah, much to Stinker’s delight.
Deal: Yes, Tel now has a long line seeping blood right across his chest. And she’s not finished! She spins again to – NO! It was a fake. Tel buys it bringing up both arms to block, but instead she stamps down! That spike heel goes right THROUGH the toe of his boot!
Storm: Let’s hope he’s part Dalgurnian and only has 3 toes, otherwise he just lost some.
Deal: Tel hops back. The Bootslut strikes again – Bellringer. Tel is stunned! She slides out between the ropes to walk along the apron. She slaps her bare ass and flicks off the fans before taking up position directly behind Big Tel at the corner and …
Storm: Tag Rope! She’s looped the tag rope around his neck!
Deal: And is now doing her absolute damnedest to strangle him! Tel is quickly turning red.
Storm: And not because he’s mad – which he probably is.
Deal: Tel is trying to pull the cord free, but she has it so tight that he simply cannot get his meaty fingers under it! He’s waning! He’s sinking down! Can she have totally DOMINATED and HUMILIATED Big Tel so quickly?
Storm: Sure looks that way to me. What was that you said underestimating? Every inter-galactic space pirate knows that you NEVER underestimate a naked girl with a hood on. It’s just not done.
Deal: I’ll just take your word for it.
Storm: You should!
Deal: Tel is dropping right down. He’s now sitting on the bottom rope and that seems to be the only thing that’s keeping upright. Well, that and the cord that’s cutting so deeply into his neck. Nerison raises an arm. It drops!
Storm: Probably because he’s stopped breathing. That’ll do it most times.
Deal: Again Nerison raises an arm – the other. And that….
Storm: Falls! He is DONE! TOAST! FINISHED! Let this be a lesson to the entire roster; no one messes with a naked girl that wears a hood!
Deal: I can’t believe it. Of all the ways I thought that this match would play out, this most assuredly, wasn’t one of them.
Storm: That’s because you didn’t consult me beforehand.
Deal: And now Nerison tries the arm one more time. If this falls, so will Big Tel. The Bootslut will release the cord and he’ll fall to lie there for the inevitable 10 count. He lifts the arm – AND IT SHOOTS UP AND BACK. He grabs Boots’ braid and drags her over the ropes! He slams her down onto the mat in front of him and then stamps down on her tits!
Storm: BIG target, and luckily he used his good foot.
Deal: Boots bounces, cringes and rolls away covering her breasts as Tel slumps back. That took everything he had and now he’s gulping in great lungfuls of air. You have to wonder if he regrets his choice now. Tel finished sixth in BOH and that permitted him to make a choice. He elected to face The Bootslut for the Bare Knuckles belt.
Storm: He should have taken that Double Jeopardy prize instead. At least then he’d still have all his toes.
Deal: The Bootslut gets up and asks Nerison to check her tits! He looks very uncertain. She presses herself against him and – SHOVES HIM - backwards into Tel!
Storm: No Disqualifications in Bare Knuckles, as Buddy Meyers always said.
Deal: As Tel pushes Nerison aside The Bootslut grabs the top rope and JUMPS to send both feet into Tel’s head!
Storm: He’ll be BLIND!
Deal: NO! Tel JUST squirms aside and then lunges to grab her by the throat. He pulls her in to – NO!! She knees him in the balls. Tel groans, but STILL somehow grabs HER groin to LIFT HER! Over the ropes he dumps her!
Storm: To bounce down off the apron. Lucky those big tits broke her fall.
Deal: Now Big Tel permits himself a grimace of pain. Two deep breaths and he’s good to go. Damn, that is one tough man. He’s completely ignoring all those cuts and bruises.
Storm: But he IS limping. Losing toes tends to do that though.
Deal: Now Boots gets back to her high heeled feet, but Tel drops down and snatches up a chair! She sees that and pulls an axe handle out from under the ring! Tel limps around. She can’t ruin; so even that pace is enough to catch her. Now he draws back, swings and -
Storm: BLAM!
Deal: She met the chair with the axe handle! It dented the chair! Oh, but Tel quickly reverses and slams the dented chair into her shoulder sending her crashing into the apron! She immediately pushes away from the apron – and gets clobbered across the back of the head! Down she goes.
Storm: Yeah, but only to all fours. She’s tough too.
Deal: Tel boots her in the ribs. That sends her almost UNDER the apron. She twists though and hammers the end of the axe handle down onto his injured foot! More blood spurts out! Tel howls in pain and hops back. Boots pulls herself fully out from the apron curtain and advances on Tel. She brings the handle back for a home run hit and – SWINGS!
Storm: BLAMMO!! That’s bigger than a BLAM, just in case you were wondering.
Deal: Tel met that swing with one of his own and it sends her axe handle spinning away. And the chair BREAKS! Tel casts it aside and limps forward to grab her by that braid. He hammers her head into the top of the barrier! She falls back – stunned. Tel SPITS on her – to cheers form the crowd. Seems they have a favorite and it’s not her.
Storm: Well, she is naked AND wearing a hood. That’s always a No-No.
Deal: Tel limps off – off to pull a table from under the ring. He slides it into the ring and it’s followed by a chair! The fans are getting real loud now, but LOOK! The Bootslut is back up and pulls a large bag from under the ring – a bag of -
Storm: Nails! Just look, some of them are poking through the bag!
Deal: Boots clambers back into the ring, bag in hand. Tel follows – with a bicycle chain in hand!
Storm: Nasty!
Deal: Very. The two unflinchingly head to the centre of the ring. Tel swings the chain!
Storm: Ducked!
Deal: Now she swings the bag! Tel sways back and the weight of the bag spins her around. It must be really difficult trying to keep your balance wearing heels like those.
Storm: And Tel whips her ass!
Deal: Blood flies! She spins around to again swing the bag- right into the side of Tel’s face!
Storm: What face???? She ripped most of it away!
Deal: The left side of Tel’s face is just a mask of blood now. You can see bits of flesh hanging off! And Tel slowly turns back to LASH her across the tits!
Storm: In fairness she was thrusting them in his direction.
Deal: They’re cut! More blood sprays around. And Tel swings again ripping a line across her stomach! A fourth! He pulls back for another, fourth strike that – NO!! She snaps out a kick! That stabs the knee! Tel’s leg buckles and he falls into -
Storm: - The bag of nails! She’s picking him apart – first the foot, now the knee! Hey, and Stinker is loving this.
Deal: And she’s paying a heavy price for it, but she determinedly swings that bag AGAIN – NO! Tel catches it! He shoves it forward into her face! I hope for her sake that the hood protected her. Oh, but Tel rips the bag out of her hands and tosses it aside. Now he wraps the bike chain around his fist and PUNCHES her in the side of the head! She’s down!
Storm: Just a lot. But hey! Look, she’s pushing back up.
Deal: And Tel grabs her head and slams his good knee into the side of it. That drops her! Nerison steps in for the count.
Nerison: 1 – 2 – 3
Storm: Well, Tel ain’t waiting around. He’s real busy setting up that table.
Nerison: 4 – 5 – 6
Deal: And not just that. He’s emptied the contents of that bag all over it!
Storm: Wow. Not just nails. There are tacks, screws, bolts, screwdrivers and ...is that a trowel?
Deal: It is. No wonder that bag did so much damage to Tel.
Nerison: 7 – 8 -
Deal: And she’s up! Boots shakes her head and snatches up the chair that Tel had pushed in. Tel turns from admiring his work.
Storm: It IS good work.
Deal: And gets to eat chair! Down he goes and she hammers away at his head – again and again! Now she pushes the end of the chair into his throat and LEANS on it. She’s standing ON him and those heels are really digging in!
Storm: She almost strangled him last time. Looks like she’s out to finish the job here.
Deal: Again Tel is turning all shades of red and purple and – oh! He reaches up to grab her by the tits and twists both savagely!
Storm: That’s her fault for having them almost in his face.
Deal: Tel continues to crush and twist. She shouts out in pain. She raises a foot to stamp down on his – NO! Tel twists to throw her sideways across the ring. He rolls over gagging and coughing. Boots meanwhile rolls onto her knees and then slowly straightens. Those boobs of hers sure have taken a battering tonight. But Tel is still struggling for breath. She approaches. Spin Kick! That pointed toe stabs into the side of his head. He drops and she….oh no.
Storm: She is sitting on his face!
Deal: With her legs trapping his arms. Looks like she doesn’t a repetition of what just happened. Tel is thrashing, trying to get free, but she leans right over his head giving him no ready target. Still Tel tries. He – ROLLS! Tel rolls her over, but she’s like a limpet, refusing to let go! Tel rolls again and – stops. He’s out of breath! She may have done it here. Slowly she releases and |Nerison starts to count.
Nerison: 1 – 2 – 3
Storm: What a way to go. I’m betting Big Tel never expected this.
Nerison: 4 – 5 – 6
Deal: I doubt it. But look, his breathing has been relentlessly targeted all fight. He’s a big man that needs a LOT of oxygen and The Bootslut has repeatedly restricted that.
Nerison: 7 – 8 – 9
Deal: What a match and what a finish. The Bootslut retains in remarkable fashion to –
Nerison: TE’-
Deal: NO! Tel throws an arm up! Boots can’t believe it. She telling Nerison that – well, I won’t repeat her words. Let’s just say she’s questioning his ability to count.
Storm: Well, it WAS real close.
Deal: She’s livid about this and is letting Nerison know it. And Tel! He fires a forearm up between her legs, lifting her off her feet! As she lands he pulls her in – Backbreaker! He turns her over for a Gut Buster! He staggers back, gathering more air, more energy. Boots slowly peels herself up off the mat.
Storm: She’s still in better shape than him.
Deal: Tel swings his good foot! A boot under the jaw sends her spinning back across the ring! Now he limps over to grab her. He pulls her in and – NO! Eye rake! Now she slithers behind him to loop her long braid around his neck!
Storm: More choking! Hey, it’s a tactic that’s definitely paid off. No way can Big Tel survive another throttling.
Deal: I think that you’re right and so does Tel. He’s frantically back-pedalling, even with that bad foot. He crushes her into a corner, pulls out and backs in sharply – and again! Still she clings on.
Storm: Four! FIVE! SIX!!! that did it.
Deal: Bi Tel stumbles forward again struggling for air and just LOOK at all the marks around his blood stained neck! It looks like he’s been HUNG – repeatedly! But those crushing body blocks seem to have winded The Bootslut too. It looks like a matter of who recovers the fastest.
Storm: She’s up!
Deal: He’s up! Boots steps in and swing a boot at his balls! CAUGHT! Tel catches it and pulls her in for a short arm clothesline – using the leg. Boots almost falls, but Tel pulls her back in. Head Butt! Blood sprays but Tel doesn’t care. Now he – CHOKESLAMS her! He stamps on her gut and then pulls her up and over with an Arm Drag!
Storm: That’ll leave a stain for sure.
Deal: Tel seems to be working on pure adrenaline right now. Honestly, I’m not sure how he’s still standing and The Bootslut just keeps getting back up, no matter what he does to her. OH! Tel slumps. He drops to a knee. Looks like that adrenaline just evaporated. Boots senses her chance. Pulls herself up and starts to roll her head. Just look at that weight spinning around. That is going to do some serious damage when it hits!
Storm: Yeah, that thing is EVIL.
Deal: In she steps to – CHAIR! Tel snatches the chair up and SWINGS it! To smash her in the head! She drops. Tel crawls over and … damn.
Storm: Wow.
Deal: He just closed the zips! Now The Bootslut can’t effectively speak and certainly can’t see!
Crowd: ZIP IT! ZIP IT! ~clap-clap-clap~ ZIP IT! ZIP IT! ~clap-clap-clap~
Storm: Well, in my expert opinion I’d have to say that that is going to make matters harder for her.
Deal: Tel links his hands high overhead and slams them down onto her battered and bleeding chest!
Storm: He may have broken some ribs there!
Deal: Now Tel stands. He pulls her up and – POWERBOMB! Boots doesn’t know where she is right now. She fumbling,. Trying to find the zipper and Tel is immediately back at her. Up she goes – Hesitation Suplex!
Storm: Straight through the table – tacks, nails, screws, bolts and those other tools! Stuff flies all over!
Deal: And he follows that with a big chair shot to the head! And he’s not finished! He lifts her up and just LOOK at all that stuff embedded into her flesh! Monster Lock straight back down onto the chair, the nails and ruined table! He stamps HARD on her head! Now he staggers bent – totally spent. He drops to a knee as Nerison counts.
Nerison: 1 – 2 – 3
Storm: Hmm… looks to me like she’s definitely not moving. Of course she could be playing possum. Apparently naked women in hoods do that a lot. That’s what Neil Puller says.
Nerison: 4 – 5 – 6
Deal: Those were brutal, savage hits. I don’t see how anyone could survive those.
Nerison: 7 – 8 – 9
Deal: And let’s not forget that she’s still effectively blindfolded, but Stinker is telling her to “stop bloody messin’ about and get back up”.
Deal: Lots of sympathy there then.
Nerison: TEN!!!!
**DING**DING**DING**
Stock: Ladies and bloody Gents, your bloody WINNER and NEW RAGE BARE KNUCKLES CHAMPION!! - MONSTER BIG BLOODY TEL!!!!
Deal: A popular winner. He seems to have a gift for ending Bare Knuckles reigns. I believe he did the same to Nightwalker.
Storm: Yep, that’s what Neil Puller said too.
Deal: Tel holds up the belt and takes in the cheers of the crowd. Oh, but as he turns the knee buckles and he winces. He looks down on the battered and bloody form of the Bootslut – who is just starting to move again. She rolls onto her knees and HE BATTERS HER WITH THE BELT!
Storm: And she’s down again!
Deal: Now Tel angrily pries that weight from her hair, holds it in his hand to – close the hand into a fist and punch her in the jaw!
Storm: Yeah see how much she likes it!
Deal: And now he peels her backwards to get a better hold of – THE HOOD! Big Tel is looking to unmask The Bootslut!
Storm: Quite right too! I told you – I told you: never trust a naked lady in a hood.
Deal: Stinker is telling his Security team to step in and stop him, but they are rather spread out and not currently close to the ring. Getting that hood off is proving REALLY difficult – so Tel uses …. TIN SNIPS! He’s cut through the tube at the top that holds her hair and then peels the whole thing down!
Storm: Huh. That can’t be right.
Deal: WHAT!? It’s Kristal Ball! I don’t believe it. Stinker has used that girl under her own name and then masked her to ALSO COMPETE as La Reina Corazon – aka Cora AND as The Bootslut! This has the fans VERY upset! They’d been CHEERING for Kristal and Cora and HATING The Bootslut – only to find - IT’S THE SAME PERSON!
Storm: Wild. Stinker claims THREE salaries for the same girl.
Deal: No wonder we never saw all three at the same time! Not that Big Tel cares. He pulls her up by that braid to show the fans exactly who it is and what happens to people who get in his way! Now he drops her like so much dirty laundry and limps out of the ring.
Storm: By GAWD! As Neil puller would say.
Deal: Year 22 is certainly not short on shocks and surprises and I’m sure that there are even more to come.
Storm: And they’ll probably be coming once the trash is cleared out of the ring.
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DEAL: Fans it is now time for the RAGE Gauntlet Tag Title Match as we see history-making champions Thee Storm, the duo of Lady Giant and Crazy Jenna taking on the team of “Action” Jay Jackson and Gemini, who find themselves challenging thanks to their placing in the Bouts of Honor.
STORM: While both teams might be loved by the crowd, it’ll be up to one to show that killer instinct to leave with the titles.
DEAL: Let’s go to the ring for our introductions!
*STOCK: This bloody match is scheduled for one bloody fall and is for the bloody RAGE Gauntlet Tag Titles! Introducing the challengers, they are the team of “ACTION” JAY JACKSON AND GEMINI!!!
(The fans erupt into cheers as Back In The Game by Airbourne begins to play while the numbers 1, 2, 5, 10, 100, 1000 and higher appear on a rolling counter that increases in speed the higher the numbers get. Eventually the numbers stop counting and the counter explodes on the RAGE-Vision replaced by the words WELCOME TO THE BUDDY LIST with the Yin-Yang symbol behind it. This then merges into the opening guitar riff of “Ain’t No Love in Oklahoma” By Luke Combs.
A series of explosions go off by the entrance way, leaving a large cloud of smoke behind. As the smoke disappears the duo of Gemini and Jackson are greeted with a thunderous pop from the fans and begins heading towards the ring. They are accompanied by Homeless Don and make their way to the ring, exchanging words of strategy as they climb in. Each takes a turnbuckle and raise their arms as the fans continue to cheer.)
*STOCK: And their opponents…
(The arena goes black. Lightning strikes and the thunder BOOMS.)
*STOCK:Ladies and bloody gentlemen now entering the arena Crazy Jenna and Lady Giant. Together they are the history bloody making TCW AND RAGE heavyweight tag team champions....THEE STORM!!!!
(FANS GIVE A HUGE POP!!! Thee Storm stalks slowly to the ring. Both women climb to the top of opposite corners they call their lighthouses. They cheer on their fans. Thee Storm climbs down and readies for the match to begin.)
**DING**DING**
DEAL: Here we go!! Jenna and Jackson start things off, and it’s speed versus speed right out of the gate with these two. Jackson takes Jenna down with a crisp arm drag, Jenna pops up and answers with a lightning-fast headscissors. Jackson flips through, lands on his feet, and the two freeze for half a second and you can tell there’s a bit of respect there, and the fans reward both with a huge pop.
STORM: Looks like Gemini is calling for the tag though, and Jackson obliges. Giant offers a tag to Jenna, but Jenna seems to say in a minute. Giant smiles and nods, and in steps Gemini.
DEAL: Jenna lashes out with a kick, and Gemini takes a few, but he absorbs Jenna’s kicks, checks one, and sweeps her leg out from under her. Jenna scrambles to her feet while Gemini attempts an armbar, but Jenna avoids it, rolls, and dives to her corner, making the tag, and in comes Giant!
STORM: Jenna might be speed, but with Lady Giant in, now the power game begins. Lady Giant bulldozes Gemini with a shoulder block that sends him down to the mat. She hauls him up for a delayed vertical suplex, holding him aloft as the crowd counts along before slamming him down. Cover, one.. two… but that’s it says referee Terry Dale.
DEAL: Both get to their feet and Gemini delivers a few kicks, keeping Lady Giant at range, but then she is able to slip a kick and lock up, headlock on Gemini, Gemini whips her into the ropes. Gemini goes for a leapfrog but that’s a pretty big ask, and instead he’s caught by Lady Giant and dumped with an overhead belly-to-belly suplex!
STORM: Gemini lands hard and the fans applaud the move by Giant, but there’s also a contingent behind Gemini, and he gets to a knee holding his lower back, but he’s close to the corner, and in tags Jackson. A quick tag and Gemini steps to the apron as Homeless Don asks about his back.
DEAL: Jackson rushes in, tries to chop the giant down with leg kicks and quick strikes, but Lady Giant catches him mid-leap and throws him into the corner. A series of chops in the corner and Giant tags Jenna. Giant keeps Jackson in the corner as Jenna runs to a corner, charges the ropes, leaps off the center rope as Giant moves, and Jenna hits a springboard crossbody splash in the corner on Jackson!
STORM: Jackson stumbles out and Jenna cradles, one… two… kickout! Innovative offense by Jenna, and Jackson is down. Jenna brings him up, but Jackson with a quick fireman’s carry and then, as Jenna jumps to her feet, he takes her with another, but then flips into a bridge, one… two… kickout by Jenna!
DEAL: Both pop to their feet and now Jackson with a wristlock. Jenna cartwheels out, tries to hit a low dropkick. but Jackson sidesteps it. Jackson attempts an elbow drop, rolled out by Jenna who pops to her feet, standing moonsault finds nothing but the mat! Jackson runs the ropes, blind tag by Gemini.
STORM: Jackson with a clothesline attempt, ducked by Jenna, but then she runs right into a knee lift from Gemini! Jackson off the ropes and hits a flying forearm to the back of Jenna’s head, sending her right into Gemini’s snap roundhouse kick!
DEAL: Jenna goes down and Gemini with the cover, one… two… kickout! Gemini locks in a heel hold and Jenna is in the middle of the ring, but she’s trying to get to Lady Giant. Lady Giant is able to cut the distance with her height, but not enough to get the tag. Jenna though is refusing to give in and Gemini lets the heel hold go, pulls her up to her feet by her leg, then snaps to the mat with a dragon screw!
STORM: Gemini grapevines the leg once again and Jenna is in trouble. Jenna again tries to pull herself across the mat but Gemini is able to keep her grounded. Gemini again pulls her up, and he’s thinking another dragon screw, but this time Jenna leaps up at him - catches an enzugiri!
DEAL: Gemini drops to a knee and Jenna lands on the mat, then kicks both her feet up catching Gemini flush in the chin! Gemini goes down and Jenna gets to her feet, favoring her leg but makes the tag! Lady Giant is in and bulldozes down Gemini with a shoulder tackle! Gemini gets up and Giant with a clothesline. She rushes across the ring and nails Jackson with a forearm!
STORM: Lady Giant trying to clean house and Gemini is getting back up, Lady Giant runs the ropes, and nearly decapitates him with a boot! Cover and Dale is in position, one… two… but Gemini get the shoulder up.
DEAL: Quick tag out to Jenna as Giant whips Gemini into the ropes, bearhug by Giant and Jenna hits a springboard dropkick! Jackson comes in and eats a short-arm headbutt from Giant! Cover by Jenna, one… two… but Gemini kicks out! Quick tag out to Lady Giant again and now Giant comes in body slams him. Giant with a cover, one… two… but Gemini kicks out.
STORM: Lady Giant brings Gemini up, whips him into the ropes, but then ducks her head on the way back and Gemini with a leap frog, hits the ropes, and leaps with double knees into the chest of Lady Giant! Lady Giant gets knocked back and Gemini follows up with a shotgun dropkick that sends her tumbling through the ropes and to the outside.
DEAL: Gemini runs the ropes and leaps over, rolling plancha onto Giant on the outside! Giant hits the guardrail and Gemini quickly pops to his feet, because Jenna is in, runs the ropes, and suicide dive!! She nailed Gemini and now all three are down on the outside.
STORM: Jackson waits for Jenna to get to her feet and as she does, he runs and leaps off the apron, taking her down with a clothesline. All four competitors are on the outside as Jackson gets to his feet and grabs Lady Giant, rolling her in.
DEAL: He helps Gemini up and Gemini climbs in, and he makes the tag to Jackson. Jackson goes up top and Giant gets to her feet, Gemini hits a standing dropkick while Jackson comes off the top with a missile dropkick! Giant is down and Jackson covers, one… two… but Giant kicks out!
STORM: Meanwhile, Crazy Jenna is making her way over to her corner, and Jackson brings Giant up, swinging neckbreaker. Cover by Jackson, one… two… but Jenna breaks it up, stomping on his back. Jackson gets to his feet as Jenna goes back to her corner, and now both teams are not so much in the “we’re all friends” mindset.
DEAL: All four know there’s gold on the line, Storm. Jackson runs the ropes and goes for a flying crossbody on Giant as she gets to a knee, but Giant catches him! What strength by Giant and she has Jackson up and is carrying him around the ring. Tag by Jenna who climbs to the top rope and hits a diving crossbody to the back of her own partner, bringing Jackson down in a powerslam!!
STORM: That’s definitely a way to add some extra “umph” to the move. Giant rolls out of the ring and Jenna rolls on top of Jackson. One… two… Gemini breaks it up by pulling Jenna off!
DEAL: Jenna pulls Jackson up and whips him into the turnbuckle. Jenna charges in with a meteora double knees into Jackson, and then Jenna whips him again across the ring. She charges again, but this time Jackson moves and she collides with the corner, stumbles out, and Jackson with a huge German suplex! He gets up on his toes and he’s got the bridge, one… two… but Jenna rolls her shoulder up!
STORM: Both are down on the mat and now the crowd is on their feet for both teams. The crowd is cheering for both Jenna and Jackson, both partners trying to rally their teammate. Jenna dives to tag in Giant, Jackson dives to tag in Gemini!
DEAL: Gemini and Giant meet in the middle of the ring and Giant with a sidewalk slam! She hooks the leg, one… two… but Gemini kicks out! Giant pulls up Gemini and says it’s over, and she goes for her powerbomb! She’s got Gemini up, but he hits an elbow to her forehead and snaps back, hitting a huirricanrana that sends her headfirst into the corner!
STORM: An innovative counter to what very well could have been the ending blow of the match, Deal.
DEAL: Gemini rushes in and unloads with a rapid-fire combo—low kick, palm strike, a spinning back fist—but Lady Giant is held up by the turnbuckle and won’t go down. Gemini steps back and hits a spinning heel kick and that brings her down, and right into a Gemini roll up. One… two… thre… no! Lady Giant kicks out!
STORM: Gemini doesn’t let up though and as Giant gets up, he hits his “Face the Truth” codebreaker variation! Giant pinwheels her arms as she goes down and Gemini covers with Dale in position! One… two… thre… NO! Jenna breaks it up!
DEAL: That was very close to being a Three!
STORM: Yes it was, and Jenna knows it. Jenna’s trying to cheer Giant on, but Gemini knows that he has an opening. He pulls Giant up and hooks her, looks like he’s thinking “Reality Check!” He’s got Giant up, but her height is definitely making it awkward.
DEAL: Lady Giant delivers an elbow to the side of the head, drops behind Gemini, and then makes the tag to Jenna! Lady Giant falls through the middle and top rope to the outside as Jenna comes off the ropes with a springboard forearm!! She catches Gemini and goes for the cover, one… two… but Jackson with the save!
STORM: Jackson pulled Jenna off and saved the match for his team, but as he goes to the apron he’s caught with a dropkick from Jenna, knocking him off the apron!
DEAL: Jackson is on the floor, so is Giant, and now Jenna connects with a knee lift, and she doubles Gemini over, she’s going for her run-up bulldog in the corner, but Gemini is able to block it! He’s got her up for a belly-to-back suplex, but instead she rolls down his back.
STORM: Gemini turns around, boot to the stomach, and she’s hooked him for the DDT!
DEAL: She spikes Gemini and it could be over, but instead, Gemini lifts her like he’s going for a Northern Lights, but reaches out and tags Jackson as he makes it to the apron! Gemini spins around with Jenna in his grip and Jackson leaps… “LIGHTS, CAMERA, ACTION” OFF THE TOP ROPE!!
STORM: Good lord she never saw it coming!!
DEAL: Jackson with the cover as Gemini charges the ring and cuts off Lady Giant! One… two… THREE!!! WE HAVE NEW RAGE GAUNTLET TAG CHAMPS!!
**DING**DING**DING**
*STOCK: Ladies and bloody Gentlemen… the winners of this match… AND NEW RAGE GAUNTLET TAG CHAMPIONS… GEMINI AND “ACTION” JAY JACKSON!!!
STORM: I can’t believe this, Deal!
DEAL: Jay Jackson and Gemini used an opening and just a small quick counter to capture the Tag Titles! Terry Dale hands the new champions their titles while Lady Giant checks on Crazy Jenna. Jackson and Gemini have knocked off Thee Storm in a classic, high-impact, high speed encounter here tonight! Jenna is pulling herself up and the former champs are looking at the new champs… and extend their hands!
STORM: Oh great, now I really can’t believe this.
DEAL: All four competitors shake hands, and what a great sign of respect! Jenna and Giant applaud the new champs as they leave the ring, and Gemini and Jackson each take a corner, titles in hand, to celebrate this huge win!!
Deal: Our next match is a match paid for by Rich Mason Promotions and is taking place in Saudi Arabia as Superstar Steve Hogar is coming out of retirement one last time to take on a bitter rival of his, Kip Kutler. The fans here in attendance at MSG will be watching on the RAGE Vision.
Storm: The origins of this match go back over a decade when both men were a part of Mason Inc. Steve Hogar was the wily veteran and Kip Kutler was a young rising star at the time. They had serious heat that exploded after Hogar's departure from the group and they have had heat ever since.
Deal: Let's not forget that, until recently, Kip Kutler was BLACKLISTED from this industry for YEARS, and Steve Hogar bashed him on numerous occasions. When Kutler returned, Steve Hogar was one of the individuals that Kutler called out. Kutler used his past relationship with Rich Mason to lure Hogar out of retirement.
Storm: Kutler heard what Steve Hogar said about him, and you know what? Kutler has had things to say about Hogar as well.
Deal: Tonight is the night that they settle their differences, once and for all.
Storm: This will be Steve Hogar's last match - win, lose, or draw. Each of these participants will earn ONE MILLION DOLLARS just to participate in this match.
Deal: The winner will receive a percentage of tonight's gate, and there was a sell out with over 60,000 tickets being sold. Let's go to the ring!
*Ring Announcer (in both Arabic and English): This match is a FIGHT TO THE FINISH! There are NO RULES, NO DISQUALIFICATION, and NO COUNT OUTS! Introducing first, from Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA, he weighs in at 250 pounds, he is SUPERSTAR STEVE HOGAR!
("Hellraiser" by Ozzy Osbourne plays as Hogar makes his way to the ring. He receives a mixed reaction, but more boos than cheers. Hogar ignores the fans as he has a businesslike look on his face. Hogar is dressed in his wrestling attire - black trunks and a red Superstar t-shirt.)
Deal: Hogar is not very popular here tonight.
Storm: Kip Kutler has been throwing out a lot of accusations. One of those accusations is that Hogar is a DRUNK.
Deal: While Hogar has had issues with alcohol in the past, including two DUI arrests, he claims that he has been clean for some time.
Storm: The question is.....did Hogar have enough time to prepare for this match?
Deal: He claims that he did. He said that he was in "fighting shape" even before this match was signed, and while he's not in the "best" shape of his life, he's in good enough shape to beat Kutler or so he claims. He might have an uphill battle, because as we've seen, Kutler is in peak condition.
Storm: There's no doubt about that. Kutler quickly asserted himself in the main event scene after his return to RAGE and he has much to lose if Hogar manages to defeat him.
Deal: Hogar began his career in Japan in the early 90s and made his US debut in the UWF in November, 1996.
Storm: I remember that night!
Deal: Hogar was brought to the UWF by Rich Mason to team with Dan Williams against two of the top wrestlers at the time, Shawn Hart and Fury. Fury turned on Shawn Hart and Mason Inc. was born. Mason and Hogar have had their ups and downs over the years, sometimes as teammates and other times as enemies.
Storm: Rich Mason recently claimed that he pulled Hogar out of poverty again.
Deal: That may be an exaggeration but Hogar was no doubt lured by the money. That might explain some of the fans' disdain toward him.
*Ring Announcer (in both Arabic and English): And his opponent, hailing from Toronto, Ontario Canada and weighing in at 280 pounds here is The Canadian Destroyer... "THE NEW AGE ICON"... KIP KUTLER!!!
"The prophecy has been fulfilled!"
"This is his time"
"His Destiny Awaits"
(A siren can be heard softly building up with a guitar and lamb bag drum beat. The TCW Tron lights up to the image Kutler standing with his head down and then an image appears of him walking forward."Stricken" by Disturbed hits the PA system and Kip walks out from behind the curtain, and stops at the top of the stage. He holds his arms out to the sides, and spins once around, allowing the fans to soak in his essence. He stands while the chorus of the song begins.He walks down the ramp, yelling back at the fans who are shouting at him. Once he reaches the ring, Kip hops up onto the apron on his knee, letting his other leg hang loosely, as he pulls his sunglasses off, and tosses them into the crowd. He quickly lifts his leg and slips it through the ropes, straddling the middle rope for a moment, before completely getting in the ring. Kip quickly turns and climbs up onto the second turnbuckle, and he holds his arms out again, and tilts his head back, letting everyone bask in his presence for a moment. He takes a long stare of the crowd looking through them before heading back to the middle of the ring, awaiting his opponent's arrival.)
Storm: Kip Kutler has arrived and he means business!
Deal: He has a look on his face that can burn through lead. He looks like a man on a mission.
Storm: Kutler is now staring down Hogar and he suddenly cracks up laughing. This causes Hogar to take a step toward him, but the referee gets in between to restrain Hogar. This will not be a friendly scientific match. Both of these men are out for blood.
Deal: Both of these men look eager to get started. The ref is already at work, trying to keep them in their respective corners as they bark insults at each other.
Storm: You can cut the tension with a knife. The hatred between these two is out of this world.
Deal: Joining Kutler and Hogar in Saudi Arabia is Rich Mason, the promoter of this match.
(Cut to the skybox where Mason is seated with an entourage. The bald 70 something year old Mason is wearing a suit and has his usual poker face.)
Deal: Mason made sure that his name was all over that ring.
Storm: He obviously sold some advertising!
(The middle of the ring has an ad for Corona Beer. There are smaller ads for Nike, Monster Energy, DraftKings, and HBO. There is also a "Rich Mason Promotions" emblem. The turnbuckles all have "Mason" on them. There is a banner that says "RAGE: Pro Wrestling Generation" and "Rich Mason Promotions" in the background.)
Deal: Is this Rich Mason's response to Mason International's rebranding? He walked away from his own company early this year and disappeared for quite some time, only to return to RAGE of all places upon request of Kip Kutler.
Storm: No doubt Mason will be making a handsome profit from this match. Whenever there is money to be made, Mason is right there.
Deal: This match is unsanctioned. It is being brought to you as a joint venture between RAGE, Rich Mason Promotions, and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Storm: Let's remind the people why this match is taking place in Saudi Arabia and not the US.
Deal: Steve Hogar was not able to get cleared by ANY state athletic commission in the United States.
Storm: They went to every state?
Deal: I don't know about that, but they did go to Hogar's home state of Wisconsin and the state of Mississippi, which is one of the most lenient states for approval, and he was denied in both places.
Storm: If he couldn't get cleared in Mississippi, you have to wonder how long he will be able to last tonight. It may not be a question as to who wins this match as much as it's a question as to how long this match lasts.
Deal: All indications point to this being a short match.
Storm: Vegas has Hogar being a +900 underdog in this match.
Deal: The two are in the center of the ring as the ref explains the rules.....
Storm: What rules?
Deal: The ref tells them to shake hands. Kutler laughs and Hogar shakes his head in disgust.
**DING**DING**
Deal: Kutler and Hogar are face-to-face and they are mouthing off to each other and they lock up. Kutler gets the early advantage and punches Hogar in the face! He hits him again and again! Hogar hits Kutler back with some fists of his own! Kutler responds with his own flurry of punches and Hogar goes down!
Storm: Down goes Hogar! Down goes Hogar!
Deal: Kutler follow up with kicks and stomps to the face of Steve Hogar. Kutler is yelling at Hogar as he punishes him. Hogar tries to break free, but Kutler with some more stomps.
Storm: He won't give Hogar an opening!
Deal: Hogar tries to spring up, but Kutler with a kick right to the chin and Hogar goes down again! Kutler follows it up with more kicks and punches.
Storm: This is not gonna be a scientific match.
Deal: Not at all! Kutler is telling Hogar to "give it up" as he continues the beating. He has Hogar at the edge of the ring and shoves him to the outside with his foot! Hogar is on the outside and Kutler runs up to the top rope and he comes CRASHING down on Hogar with a flying bodypress! Kutler is now SMASHING Hogar's head against the steel steps!
Storm: Hogar is getting SLAUGHTERED out there!
Deal: Kutler is NOT letting up as he he SMASHES Hogar's head into the steel steps for the tenth time. That man has had NUMEROUS concussions in his long for God's sake! Kutler throws Hogar right into the guard rail and he continues his assault!
Storm: There are no count outs and no disqualifications.
Deal: Kutler has one foot on Hogar's neck as he grabs a chair and pushes it right into Hogar's gut, knocking the wind out of him!
(Cut to Rich Mason, in the skybox, who is lighting up a cigar.)
Deal: Rich Mason is obviously enjoying this.
Storm: Now we can see why Hogar wasn't cleared by ANY state athletic commission. This man is in NO condition to be wrestling. Somebody needs to stop this match before he suffers permanent damage.
Deal: Kutler is NOT letting up! He just face slammed Hogar right into the chair! Is the man still conscious?
Storm: Remember this is a 55 year old man who has not wrestled in a number of years. How much punishment can he take?
Deal: Kutler throws Hogar into the side of the ring, shoulder-first. He scoops up Hogar and tosses him onto the ring apron.
(Kutler raises his arms to a crowd pop.)
Deal: Kutler is tearing Hogar apart and these fans are loving it.
Storm: These fans are bloodthirsty! They want BLOOD!
Deal: They're getting blood as Hogar already has a cut. Kutler pulls Hogar up and look at at that! Hogar is swinging his fists and connects! I'm not sure if Hogar even knows where he's at, but he has some fight left in him. Kutler fires back and Hogar responds with a flurry of punches and Kutler is PISSED! Kutler with an uppercut and a superkick and Hoger goes down like a stack of bricks!
Storm: The Saudi fans are really getting into this.
Deal: Hogar is in trouble as Kutler is now ripping off the turnbuckle bad. He said that he's done taking it easy on him, that it's time to take the gloves off. Hogar is moving and trying to make his way up. Kutler is standing in front of him and appears to be aiming ANOTHER superkick, right to the face, and Hogar goes down again!
(Kutler flips off Hogar)
*Kutler: Take that Hogarbage!
Storm: This is not looking good for Hogar. Does he have ANY fight left in him?
Deal: I don't know, but Kutler is continuing his assault. More kicks to the face and to the gut. Kutler comes off the ropes and nails him with a legdrop. Kutler grabs Hogar's head and slams it into the mat! Kutler goes up to the second rope and hits a double axe handle.
Storm: Kutler is out to punish Hogar.....just like he said he would!
Deal: Hogar is already cut open and Kutler is making an example out of him. Kutler pulls Hogar toward the corner post and SLAMS Hogar's leg into the post!
Storm: Is that the leg with the bad knee that he once had surgery on?
Deal: I'm afraid it is. Kutler seems to have done his homework as he knows exactly what to target. Kutler does it again and again!
*Kutler (yelling): What do you have to say now HOGARBAGE?!
Storm: I'm guessing we won't see a handshake at the end of this one.
Deal: These two have despised each other for many years, dating back to when both of them were in Mason International. Kutler wraps Hogar's legs around the cornerpost and puts him in a figure four leglock. With little exception, this match has been ALL Kutler.
Storm: This isn't a match. This is an EXECUTION....and these bloodthirsty people are loving it!
(Cut to the skybox where Mason continues to smoke his cigar. Kutler walks around the corner and grabs a microphone.)
Storm: Rich Mason is loving it too. Kutler is back in the ring and he's has a microphone with him.
*Kutler: DO YOU QUIT HOGARBAGE?! Are you ready to QUIT?!
(Kutler holds up the mic to Hogar's mouth and his voice is muffled but a "No" comes out)
Storm: That sounds like a no.
(Kutler laughs and tosses the mic aside as he resumes the punishment.)
Storm: Kutler gave him a chance to quit and he REFUSED!
Deal: Kutler is on the top rope and nails Hogar with a flying elbow! He covers, 1......2.......and Kutler bounces up!
Storm: What?
Deal: Kutler sprung up before the ref counts to three.
Storm: And he's laughing!
(Kutler laughs as he resumes punishing Hogar.)
Storm: You can't say he's not living up to his word. He said he's gonna end Hogar and that's exactly what he's looking to do! Hogar is NOT prepared for what Kutler has in store for him.
Deal: Sadly you may be right. Hogar has been outwrestled and outbrawled. He's been overpowered and outmaneuvered. Kutler is in FIRM control of this match as he has Hogar in a chokehold.
(Hogar is gagging and there is some blood streaming down his face.)
Storm: They need to stop this match before somebody gets killed.
Deal: The ref doesn't seem to have any intention to stop this match. Kutler throws Hogar into that exposed turnbuckle and Hogar goes down again! Kutler with a SHOULDER BREAKER!
Storm: That's Hogar's bad shoulder, isn't it!
Deal: Hogar did have surgery on his right shoulder years ago and Kutler appears to be attempting to dislocate it as he places him in an armbar and turns it into a chicken wing! Hogar is screaming in pain as Kutler has that hold locked in and Kutler is laughing manically!
Storm: He looks like he wants to rip Hogar's shoulder out of it's socket!
Deal: Hogar continues to scream in pain!
Storm: This man is in trouble!
Deal: I think you're right! Hogar is in some serious pain as Kutler appears to be having the time of his life. Wait a minute, Kutler just released the hold and let Hogar's body fall to the mat.
Storm: What a nice guy!
Deal: Kutler scoops Hogar right back up and puts him in a Krippling Kutler Cross Face! This could be it! The ref is asking Hogar if he gives up and he REFUSES!
Storm: You know Kutler wants Hogar to give up. He doesn't care about scoring a pinfall. He wants Hogar to CRY UNCLE!
Deal: Kutler has Hogar locked into that finishing hold as Hogar continues to scream in agonizing pain. This man does not just want to win. He wants to humiliate Hogar.
Storm: Hogar wanted to humiliate him, but it's not working out that way.
Deal: Indeed it's not. SOMEBODY needs to stop this thing! It's not a match, it's a....
(Cut to Rich Mason, who appears to be enjoying himself as he eats appetizers.)
Storm: Rich Mason seems to be enjoying this.
Deal: Of course he would. Kip Kutler just said he's giving Hogar one more chance to quit but Hogar REFUSES to quit!
Storm: I bet Hogar is regretting signing up for this. I don't care how much money he's making from this fight, it won't be enough to cover his medical bills.
(The referee grabs Hogar's arm and lets it drop.)
Deal: For Hogar's sake, I hope he has insurance. Kutler just released the hold!
Storm: Why did he do that?!
Deal: He doesn't seem to be ready for the match to end.
Storm: This is no longer a wrestling match. This is a MASSACRE.
Storm: Kutler is now setting Hogar up for the Kutting Edge! AND HE HITS IT!
Deal: What a DEVASTATING MOVE! He covers for the cover and then thinks twice. He's setting Hogar up for ANOTHER Kutting Edge!
Storm: HOLY SHIT!
Deal: Kutler cover again, 1.....2......NO! Kutler just pulled up Hogar's shoulder!
Storm: What?! He had this match won!
Deal: It sure looked like it. He's back on his feet and kicking Hogar again and again with that boot of his. Is that not enough punishment?!
Storm: Kutler is enjoying this! It's like he's having the time of his life out there.
Deal: I could see teaching Hogar a lesson as Hogar has said some things that upset Kutler but this getting out of control. The referee isn't doing anything.
Storm: He counted, didn't he?
Deal: He didn't warn Kutler.
Storm: There are no rules! That's what Hogar agreed to, right?
Deal: He did. Kutler is now VERBALLY ABUSING a bloodied and Hogar in what has been a COMPLETELY one-sided match! Kutler is now slapping Hogar around and he SPITS RIGHT IN HIS FACE!
Storm: Ha!
(The crowd starts to boo Kutler, who appears to be having the time of his life.)
Storm: Listen to these fans.
Deal: They see what's going on here as Kutler is continuing to add insult to injury as he smashes Hogar's head into the mat again and again. This man has had NUMEROUS concussions in his career! SOMEBODY STOP THIS MATCH! Kutler is like a man POSSESSED as he yells out "Hogarbage" and continues assaulting the man with elbows to the face. Kutler goes upstairs again and comes crashing down with a flying bodypress! 1......2......and again Kutler lifts up Hogar. Kutler could have walked away with the win several times already and he REFUSES to finish Hogar off.
Storm: The man can barely move! Hogar is NOT in ring condition. He has NO BUSINESS being in there and has been EXPOSED....just like Kutler said he would.
Deal: Kutler is toying with the man at this point. Kutler with a curb stomp! No cover! And now Kutler is going back upstairs and he sits on the top rope as he points to Hogar and laughs!
(Kutler looks around and laughs as much of the crowd has turned against him. He waves to Rich Mason, who is watching intently from the skybox.)
Storm: Kutler is taking a breather. It's like he's wearing himself out by all this punishment he is dishing out
Deal: The man has lost it. I can see sending Hogar a message, but Kutler is taking this TOO FAR and somebody is gonna get seriously injured or worse!
Storm: Hogar NEVER should have accepted this match. It's obvious that the man is not in ring-shape. Kutler TOLD YOU ALL what he was gonna do but nobody believed him.
Deal: Kutler with a flying elbowdrop! Again, no cover.
Storm: We may have a catastrophie on our hands.
Deal: Hogar is literally GAGGING as Kutler laughs and puts him in a choke hold. It's unbelievable that the referee doesn't get in there and stop this match. Kutler has Hogar up and Hogar is still gagging. Kutler throws Hogar right into the corner with the exposed turnbuckle. He just narrowly missed hitting his head again. And Kutler goes for the TURNBUCKLE SMASH, but Hogar somehow sidesteps him and KUTLER GOES INTO IT SHOULDER-FIRST!
(Kutler screams loudly in pain)
Storm: Kutler went into that exposed turnbuckle shoulder-first, and just the wrong angle, and he may have DISLOCATED HIS SHOULDER!
Deal: That could very well be karma after what Kutler did to Hogar earlier. This is Hoger's chance for some offense....IF he can pull it together! Kutler is still hopping around the ring and he just went down to his knees! The referee is checking on Kutler and Kutler pushes him away as he he is in some pain....and here comes Hogar and he jumps right on top of Kutler! Kutler goes for an F5....NO! Hogar with a FLYING HEADSCISSORS!
(The crowd pops)
Storm: I've NEVER seen Hogar do that move before!
Deal: The right move at the right time! Hogar covers, but Kutler escapes and now Hogar with some kicks to the head! The man can barely stand, but he's taking advantage of the situation and he's taking it to Kutler! He grabs Kutler and AGAIN throws him into that exposed turnbuckle! Hogar is wrapping Kutler's legs around the cornerpost.....
Storm: That's what Kutler did to him earlier!
Deal: Hogar grabs a chair and nails Kutler's leg! He hits him again and again! Now Hogar is a man possessed as he is running on PURE ADRENALINE! Hogar is the master of the figure four and he's trying to wrap Kutler's legs around but no! Hogar falls to the floor in exhaustion as Kutler is inside the ring and he's in some serious pain of his own as he grabs his shoulder.
Storm: Just when we thought this was over....
Deal: Hogar is using every ounce of strength that he has to make his way up. He's attempting to get back into the ring, but his knee or his ankle gave out on him. Hogar is up again and he grabs Kutler by the legs and pulls him out! Hogar grabs that chair and now it's Hogar that is punishing Kutler with that steel chair!
Storm: Look at that HATE in Hogar's eyes!
Deal: Can you blame him?! Hogar just knocked the wind outta Kutler with that chair. He's now setting Kutler up for the figure-four but having some trouble. Kutler with a kick to the face and Hogar goes down! Both men are down! Kutler isn't laughing anymore!
Storm: I don't believe this!
Deal: Kutler was DESTROYING Hogar and could have ended this match on numerous occasions. All it took was Kutler hit in that exposed turnbuckle into the corner at just the wrong angle and that changed the course of this match. Could Hogar have a fighting chance?
Storm: Are you serious?
Deal: This is a man who not only dominated the tag team division for many years, but also became a World Champion after defeating The Saint. He has had some big wins in his career that some may claim were upsets. Does he have another one left in him?
Storm: Come on! Don't get too excited! Kutler just hit some turbulence. He'll be fine.
Deal: Both mean are struggling to make their way up. Kutler is up first and he's trying to lift up the steel steps but his shoulder gives out. He's yelling curse words in frustration and goes to grab that chair and he's wrapping that chair around Hogar's legs before kicking him square in the head!
Storm: How many more head shots can this man take?!
Deal: Kutler is now breathing heavy as Hogar is once again gagging as Kutler puts him in another chokehold. Kutler is now looking at the cornerpost as he heads back into the ring and he's headed upstairs. He's looking to break Hogar's leg! This man is RELENTLESS!
Storm: He wants to make Hogar pay for what he just did to him.
Deal: Hogar is a man just trying to survive and Kutler is making it difficult. Kutler is slowly making his way to the top as he screams obscenities at Hogar. If you thought these two hated each other before, that hate seems to be increasing. Kutler is all the way at the top and leaps but HOGAR LIFTS HIS FOOT and that chair hits Kutler square in the head! Both men are down again!
Storm: There are no count outs, no disqualifications, no rules. Neither is moving!
Deal: Hogar is stirring and making his way back up as Kutler is still motionless.
Storm: This was a COMPLETELY one-sided match until that FLUKE happened and now we're seeing VINTAGE Hogar. This man will not quit. No matter what you throw at him, he just keeps coming after you.
Deal: Kutler had numerous chances to end this match earlier but he chose not to and now he's suffering the consequences.
Storm: Hogar is putting Kutler in his finisher, a figure-four, and he has it locked in! Kutler is screaming in pain!
Deal: There is no escape. Could Hogar actually force Kutler to submit?! The ref is on the outside and asking Kutler if he wants to quit and he refuses.
Storm: Kutler is fighting for his career here. A loss would be DEVASTATING to Kutler and both he and Hogar know that.
Deal: Hogar is barely hanging on himself as he uses the steel steps as leverage, but Kutler is trying hard to reverse it.
Storm: I'm not even sure Kutler knows where he's at, but he knows that losing is NOT an option. I CANNOT BELIEVE how he ended up in this position.
Deal: He was GREEDY and that's his own fault!
Storm: Greedy? He was just trying to live up to his word. Kutler is a man of his word.
Deal: He went TOO FAR and you know it and now he's paying the price! Perhaps karma has come to collect. The ref asks Kutler is he wants to give up and he says no.
Storm: NO way in hell will Kutler give up.
Deal: Wait a minute, Kutler has REVERSED the figure four and now it's Hogar that is in pain. Now the ref is asking Hogar if he wants to quit. He says NEVER!
Storm: He may want to reconsider because he's losing the advantage that he was handed to on a silver platter due to that FLUKE. Hogar better pull it together really quick if he wants ANY chance of walking outta here in one piece because lightning doesn't strike twice!
Deal: Kutler is obviously not happy with the recent turn of events. He may be going into the new year with a shoulder injury, courtesy of Hogar. That isn't what Kutler had planned.
Storm: Kutler is increasing the pressure. Perhaps it's time for Hogar to call it a career before his legs are broken!
Deal: He's not ready to call it a career.
Storm: He should be! Look at him! The man's money is GUARANTEED! He and Kutler have given the fans a helluva show but it's time! TAP OUT!
Deal: Kutler is ORDERING Hogar to quit, which makes Hogar dig his heels in even more. Hogar is mustering every ounce of strength in his body to try and reverse that figure four, but Kutler isn't relinquishing the advantage and Hogar is serious pain here. He has a great deal of intestinal fortitude.
Storm: Intestinal fortitude? I have to question that man's' intelligence!
Deal: The longer Hogar holds on, the ANGRIER Kutler is getting! Kutler's face is BEET RED!
Storm: That man is PISSED!
Deal: Kutler releases the hold. He is SCREAMING obscenities at Hogar as he makes his way back up to his feet and stands over a fallen Hogar. Kutler pulls Hogar up and throws him FACE FIRST into the steel steps!
Storm: Hogar gets cut AGAIN! Hogar is BUSTED OPEN!
Deal: Kutler with some boots to the face and to the midsection of Hogar, yelling and screaming at him as he continues his assault. Kutler has LOST IT!
Storm: He told Hogar to QUIT and Hogar refused to quit and now Kutler is making him pay and pay dearly!
Deal: Kutler turns to the side.....OH NO! He's gonna pick up those steel steps! NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
Storm: This is gonna END Hogar!
Deal: Kutler lifts up the steps and Hogar grabs his foot and the steel steps fall RIGHT ON TOP OF BOTH MEN!
(The crowd chants "Holy Shit")
Storm: These people know English?
Deal: They are familiar with four-letter words, that's for sure. The steps are laying right on top of Kutler and Kutler is CRUSHING Hogar's leg! This is NOT GOOD!
Storm: The ref is standing by and he doesn't know what to do.
Deal: If this were a sanctioned RAGE match, somebody might have considered stopping it by now, but this match is UNSANCTIONED and the ref is letting it go.
Storm: That's what they wanted and Rich Mason gave it to them!
Deal: Both men are motionless and the referee is trying to get those steel steps off of Kutler. Here comes the ring announcer and a ringside official and they're helping him move those steps off of Kutler, but the damage may have been done! Both men are STILL motionless!
(Cut to the skybox where Rich Mason is still watching, and still has a poker face.)
Deal: I wonder what is going through that man's mind. Hogar's blood is on his hands!
Storm: Hogar agreed to this!
Deal: That is true, but Mason knew the condition that this man was in. That's why this match is taking place in Saudi Arabia. How much more punishment can this man take?
Storm: What's shocking to me is that Kutler is not moving. At least Hogar is moving! Kutler appears to be out!
Deal: Kutler may be seriously injured. How knows how much those steel steps weight and Kutler took the brunt of that impact. The ref is looking over Kutler. He doesn't know what to do.
Storm: You know damn well Kutler will DESTROY that man if he stops the match and awards it to Hogar.
Deal: Hogar is actually making his way back up, holding onto to a nearby chair. Hogar is up! Hogar is up! (crowd pop)
Storm: And Kutler is STILL DOWN?! How did that happen?!
Deal: Hogar smells victory here as he folds the chair and picks it up and WAIT! Kutler lifts a knee and LOW BLOW Hogar! (crowd boos) Kutler SPRINGS up! That was a TRICK! He was playing possum!
Storm: Smart man!
Deal: Kutler grabs the chair and smashes it against the side of the ring in ANGER! He tosses the chair in the ring and he's crawling on top of Hogar and berating him as he SLAPS him in the face!
*Kutler: GET YOUR BITCH ASS UP HOGARBAGE! COME ON!
Deal: Kutler slaps Hogar again and.....WAIT! Hogar grabs Kutler's wrist and Kutler goes to slap Hogar and Hogar grabs his other wrist as he uses his strength to try and.....NO! A kick to the gut, knocking the wind out of Hogar! Kutler SPITS on Hogar and pulls him up and is trying to get him back into the ring. The hatred that these two have for each other is OFF THE CHARTS!
Storm: Kutler is struggling, but he's picking up the over 250 pound Hogar and places him on the ring apron.
Deal: Kutler screams at the ref to get back in the ring and Kutler follows. He's eyeing that chair that's on the mat and then eyes Hogar. I'm not sure Hogar knows where he's at.
Storm: The man is winded, he's bloody, he's outta gas. It's time to STOP THIS CARNAGE!
Deal: Kutler is looking to finish him off, it seems. He pulls Hogar over to where the steel chair is and attempts to set him up for a piledriver but Hogar just will not cooperate. Kutler with a swift kick to the head as he's once again getting angry. As Kutler berates Hogar, he has another idea. He's wrapping that chair around Hogar's legs. He wants to finish the job he started earlier and BREAK HOGAR'S LEGS! Come on ref! Get in there!
Storm: Remember, there are no rules in this match! That's what Hogar agreed to!
Deal: A couple more kicks to the head and Hogar may be out cold!. Kip Kutler is making his way to the corner now that he's satisfied that Hogar isn't moving. Kutler is slowly making his way up. Kutler is not known as a high flyer.
Storm: He seems to have dished out enough punishment to know that Hogar's out of gas.
Deal: Kutler stucks up both of his middle fingers at Hogar and leaps, BUT HOGAR MOVES OVER AND KUTLER HITS THE MAT FACE-FIRST! Kutler tried a flying bodypress onto that chair, but Hogar managed to swerve him at the last second!
Storm: That may have kept Hogar from being disabled just like his old partner Dan Williams!
Deal: Dan Williams has been in a wheelchair for many years, due to a beating he once received from The Saint, and no doubt Kutler was looking to do the same to Hogar. Both men are again down and motionless. The ref cannot even count because there are no count outs. This match must end by pinfall or submission.
Storm: I don't f'n believe this! This match should already be over and Hogar should be in a hospital bed.
Deal: That was Kutler's plan, but things haven't gone as planned. This match started out as a JOKE that was supposed to end in a blow out and it has turned into a no-holds-barred streetfight! If Kutler loses this match, even if he gets out of here in one piece, his main event days could very well be OVER!
Storm: Don't be delusional, Storm. Hogar doesn't stand a chance.
Deal: I didn't say he did but these men may not be the same after this one.
Storm: I'll tell you one thing. This match won't end in a handshake or embrace.
Deal: Both men are stirring but I'm not sure they know where they're at. These fans are going CRAZY in Riyahd. What was a crowd that was partial to Kutler is now solidly behind Hogar!
Storm: I can't believe this! They're getting behind a DRUNK! Don't these people have laws against alcohol?
Deal: What do you mean?
Storm: Like don't they get their arms cut off if they get caught drinking and driving like Hogar did on more than one occasion?
Deal: Puh-leze. Kutler is making his way back up as is Hogar, who just broke his legs free of that chair. Kutler spots the chair and he snatches it but WAIT! Hogar grabs the other end! These two are having a tug of war over the chair! Both men are trying to get possession over that steel chair and Kutler SNATCHES it as he has the strength advantage and SWINGS it at Hogar, but Hogar sidesteps him and Kutler hits the mat with the chair and trips and falls right on top of it!
(Some fans are laughing at ringside and Kutler screams obscenities at them.)
Deal: LOOK OUT! Hogar with a FACE SLAM on the chair and cover, 1......2......NO! A blooded Hogar is yelling at the official as he pounds the mat in frustration. Hogar grabs Kutler by the hair and SMASHES his face into it! AGAIN AND AGAIN! And now KUTLER is BUSTED OPEN!
Storm: How the hell can Hogar even see?!
Deal: I don't know but Kutler may be losing the advantage that he had now that blood is streaming down his face. Some of that blood gets into Hogar's eyes and he wipes his face. Hogar is setting Kutler up for the figure four once again but Kutler with a boot to the face! Hogar falls back into the corner and he's EXHAUSTED! He's taking a breather as he waits for Kutler to make his way back up. Kutler is up and Hogar goes for a clothesline but Kutler ducks underneath it! Hogar comes back and Kutler FLATTENS Hogar with a clothesline of his own! Kutler with another kick to the head!
Storm: How many of those blows to the head has Hogar taken?!
Deal: Far too many. The man may have brain damage after this one is over.
Storm: He already had brain damage, according to Kutler.
Deal: Kutler isn't helping the situation any. Kutler has Hogar in an armbar.
Storm: Kutler is gonna pull Hogar's arm right out of it's socket!
Deal: Wait a minute, Kutler isn't stopping there. He's putting Hogar in the Krippling Kutler Cross Face!
Storm: This could be it!
*Kutler: QUIT DAMMIT!
Deal: Kutler is screaming at Hogar and DEMANDING that he quit! Hogar is breathing heavy and he's on empty.
Storm: He's been on empty for some time.
Deal: Kutler is still hollering at Hogar. I think he's wearing himself out just as much as he's wearing Hogar out.
Storm: I'm not so sure about that. Listen to Hogar's AGONIZING screams! He's throwing out some four letter words of his own!
Deal: Kutler is trying to maintain his grip as Hogar inches his way to the ropes. The ref is asking Hogar if he wants to quit and he refuses.
Storm: COME ON HOGAR! GIVE IT UP!
Deal: Hogar is in seriously bad shape here and he STUBBORNLY REFUSES to quit!
Storm: What is wrong with that man?!
Deal: Kip Kutler is asking himself the same question as he shakes his head in frustration as Hogar inches even closer to the ropes. Once again the ref asks Hogar if he wants to quit and he shakes his head. Kutler is still screaming at him, like a Drill Sergeant, and HOGAR SOMEHOW MAKES IT TO THE ROPES! The ref is tapping Kutler on the shoulder as he REFUSES to let go! The ref SMACKS Kutler across the head and that gets Kutler to drop Hogar and now Kutler grabs ahold of the ref and smacks him across the head before tossing him outta the ring!
(The crowd boos)
Storm: He just manhandled that hometown referee and these people have completely turned against him.
*Kutler (to Hogar): YOU'RE MINE!
Deal: Kutler now pulls Hogar to the middle of the ring and sets him up for a Kutting Edge! Kutler is having some difficulty as he's taken a beating in this match. He has Hogar up and HITS IT! Kutler is covering, but there is NO REFEREE!
Storm: 1....2.....3......4.......5! This match should be over AGAIN!
Deal: Kutler did it to himself! He tossed the referee out, who is trying to regain composure on the outside. An angry Kutler is screaming at the official to get back in. Kutler is pulling up Hogar. Don't tell me he's doing it again?! Kutler is struggling with Hogar, but has him up and hits ANOTHER Kutting Edge! The referee just made his way back into the ring and Kutler is yelling at him to get in position! The referee slowly makes his way over.....
Storm: He's doing this on purpose!
Deal: The cover, 1......2.......NO! Hogar with a shoulder up and Kutler is LIVID! Kutler is SCREAMING at the ref again!
Storm: Don't throw him out again!
Deal: I think he learned from that as he takes a deep breath and now he's screaming at Hogar for kicking out! Kutler is stumbing around as he's pondering.....no way! Is he?!
Storm: Yes!
Deal: Kutler is gonna try it again! He's going for yet ANOTHER Kutting Edge! He grabs Hogar but Hogar with an EYE GOUGE and Kutler is temporarily blinded with some of that blood getting in his eyes! Hogar is swinging in no particular direction as he can't see! Hogar is punching air and he finally connects with Kutler's face and Kutler goes down as does Hogar! These two men are EXHAUSTED! Someone just threw a towel into the ring
Storm: It's over! Someone threw in the towel!
Deal: It is NOT over! The ref is using the towel to wipe the bloodied faces of both men.
Storm: Oh.
Deal: Kutler still appears to be blinded as he's rubbing his eyes after that eye gouge and wait a minute! Hogar just spotted the chair. He CLOBBERS Kutler and Kutler doubles over and Hogar hits him again! And again! Hogar is hitting releasing YEARS of PENT UP RAGE and FRUSTRATION as he continues to beat on the man while these stunned fans are silenced in disbelief!
Storm: That blood is trickling down Hogar's face again.
Deal: That's a good thing for Kutler because Hogar was going to do some serious damage if he hasn't already. Hogar can't see once again as he wildly swings the chair but doesn't connect. Another swing and the chair goes flying outta the ring, nearly missing the referee! The ref wipes Hogar's face again as well as Kutler's. Hogar can see Kutler lying motionless on the mat. He covers, 1......2.......kickout! How did he kick out after taking all of those chairshots!
Storm: Intestinal fortitude! This is a MUST WIN for him.
Deal: Hogar seems to have Kutler where he wants him. He's setting him up for his figure four leglock finisher!
Storm: But does he have the strength to get it locked in?!
Deal: That's a good question as Hogar is struggling and it doesn't appear that Kutler is even conscious after taking those chairshots, some of them to the head! No doubt that is payback for what Hogar did to him earlier. This may be Hogar's last chance! Can he put SHOCK THE WORLD and put Kutler away?
Storm: Kutler with a KICK TO THE FACE!
Deal: Hogar stumbles back and falls to the mat. Kutler is trying to shake the cobwebs as Hogar pounds his fist on the mat in frustration.
Storm: These fans are at the edge of their seats.
Deal: Kutler and Hogar are both struggling. Hogar and Kutler lock eyes as they lie on the mat and look at each other in disbelief and then anger as they exchange four letter words. Both men are in rough shape and bloodied. Kutler was on his way to an easy win in the early going of this match, but rammed his shoulder into an exposed turnbuckle and that altered the course of this match.
Storm: Kutler had this match won on more than one occasion!
Deal: But he just couldn't end this match without punishing the man. As he said before, his goal wasn't to win, but to humiliate Hogar and now he's risking humiliation himself! Both men are nearly out of gas. It may come down to who wants this more. Kutler crawls over toward Hogar and wraps his hands around Hogar's neck, choking him, as he wrings his neck. He's telling Hogar to quit and Hogar refuses! Kutler with a slap to the face! Hogar tries to return it, but Kutler grabs Hogar's arm and puts him in another one of his patented armbars!
Storm: I'm telling you he is gonna rip that man's shoulder of his socket to pay him back for what happened earlier when Kutler's shoulder hit that exposed turnbuckle!
Deal: Kutler is the one that exposed that turnbuckle to begin with! Kutler is once again ORDERING Hogar to quit but he REFUSES! Hogar is trying to reach over with his other arm but Kutler pulls him away. The ref is asking Hogar if he gives up and the answer is "hell no". This antagonizes Kutler even more as he attempts to strengthen his grip and Hogar reaches the ropes again.
*Kutler: DAMMIT!
Deal: Kutler POUNDS the mat in frustration! He seems to be running out of ideas as if he doesn't know what else to do as he eyes that chair on the outside. Kutler with some elbows to the sternum as he drags Hogar in the middle of the ring. He looks at the cornerpost as if he's pondering going up to the top. He wants to finish this thing.
Storm: Put him in the Krippling Kutler Cross Face!
Deal: I think he wants to knock him unconscious first.
Storm: He wants to give him BRAIN DAMAGE.....something NOT to remember Kutler by.
Deal: Kutler is yelling curse words once again as he ignores the ref's warning and exits the ring. Kutler grabs not one but two chairs and tosses them into the ring. Can the man even make it back into the ring?! He's taken so much punishment and it shows.
Storm: I've never seen him more angry. This match should be OVER and he should be out enjoying the Riyadh night life but here he is, still trying to put away his longtime enemy.
Deal: Kutler slowly makes his way back in. As Hogar rises up, Kutler CLOBBERS him over the head and this crowd is STUNNED! Hogar fell-face-first to the mat! The fans are so quiet you can hear a pin drop!
Storm: Kutler is wrapping each chair around each of Hogar's legs. He wants to end this match.
Deal: He's tried before but couldn't put Hogar away. Can he do it now? He's looking upstairs and this is a high risk maneuver that is GUARANTEED to put Hogar away AND possibly BREAK HIS LEGS if he connects!
Storm: But can he get to the top rope without falling? Can he hit Hogar before Hogar realizes what's happening
Deal: The fans are cheering Hogar on as Kutler heads to the corner and makes the long climb to the top. He makes his way up and Hogar is moving around.
*Kutler: FUCK!
Deal: Kutler is frustrated and he makes his way back down.
*Kutler: I'm gonna break your fucking neck!
Deal: Hogar breaks free from one of the chair and Kutler grabs it and uses it to knock the wind out of Hogar! Kutler is setting Hogar up for a pileriver ONTO THE CHAIR.....but HOGAR WITH A LOW BLOW!
Storm: He cheated!
Deal: It's not like Kutler didn't do the same to him! Kutler is hopping around the ring and Hogar with a small package and handful of tights! 1......2.......NO! Kutler sets Hogar up with a belly to back suplex right onto that chair! 1......2......NO! Hogar kicks out!
*Kutler: STAY THE FUCK DOWN!
Deal: I think Kutler is pondering wrapping that chair around Hogar's neck!
Storm: That's going too far.
Deal: That seems to be the route he's going but the ref is getting in between him and Hogar and Kutler shoves the ref! I don't think that was a good idea! Kutler is now pulling Hogar up and Hogar is swinging at Kutler!
Storm: WHAT THE HELL?!
Deal: The people are starting to count as Hogar somehow manages to catch a second wind and has Kutler backed into the corner! He pounds on Kutler, 4....5....6....7....8....9.....10! And he's STILL wailing on him! Hogar throws Kutler across the ring and HITS HIM WITH A SPEAR! 1.......2.......NO! Kutler kicks out just in the nick of time! Hogar grabs Kutler by the hair and he smashes his face against the mat. Kutler with an elbow to the face! The two men are wrestling on the mat, each trying to gain the upper hand, and now Kutler with a cross face chicken wing!
Storm: Hogar won't quit, but Kutler just cannot sustain the momentum.
Deal: The fans here in Saudi are firmly behind Hogar now. They are cheering him to get out of that chicken wing.
Storm: GIVE IT UP!
Deal: Hogar reaches the ropes and Kutler CANNOT BELIEVE IT!
*Kutler: FUCK!
Deal: Kip Kutler has HAD IT! No matter what he does, he can't seem to put the man away. It was Hogar breathing heavy and now Kutler is breathing heavy and he's FURIOUS! His own anger is handicapping him. Kutler grabs Hogar and FACE SLAM onto the chair!
*Kutler: STAY DOWN MOTHER FUCKER!
Deal: The cover, 1.....2.....kickout! (crowd pops) Hogar REFUSES to stay down. An extremely frustrated Kutler just threw both of the chairs next to Hogar. Kutler has thrown the kitchen sink against the man but he refuses to quit. Kutler leans over and he's trying to apply the ankle lock submission but Hogar is squirming which is adding to Kutler's frustration. Kutler drops a leg onto Hogar's midsection. Kutler grabs the chair and tries to wrap it around Hogar's legs, but Hogar squirms again.
*Kutler: HOLD STILL!
Deal: Kutler picks up the chair and he stops! Kutler nearly fell over in exhaustion as he nearly tripped over Hogar and he's trying to wipe the blood from his eyes. Hogar has been on empty for some time and now it is Kutler who is bordering on empty. Kutler wanted to extend this match in order to make an example out of Hogar and now Kutler is desperately wanting to end this match because he himself is running out of gas. What was once a long shot is now a real possibility. Can Steve Hogar capitalize on Kutler's.....WAIT! Hogar with a small package, 1.....2....3!
Storm: NO! Kutler kicks out!
Deal: Kutler springs up and he just blew a gasket! He's kicking around, trying to find Hogar. Both of these men seem to be blinded. The referee was just handed a towel and he begins to wipe Kutler.....no! Kutler SNATCHES the towel and wipes his eyes! He has a look that can kill in his eyes as he GLARES at Hogar!
Storm: I wouldn't wanna be Hogar!
Deal: Kutler is taking that bloody rag and he's CHOKING Hogar!
*Kutler: GIVE IT THE FUCK UP!
Deal: The fans here are booing Kutler as he continues to choke Hogar with that towel.
(Hogar is gagging and coughing up blood.)
Deal: This is getting out of hand as Kutler continues to choke Hogar. Hogar is NOT moving! The ref is trying to grab ahold of the towel and a LIVID Kutler is staring down the ref! The ref backs away and Kutler makes his way toward the ref! That towel is COVERED in blood and the ref is being backed into the corner. Kutler is admonishing him.
Storm: The ref has had enough! He's yelling at Kutler and they're in a heated argument.
Deal: This is giving Hogar some time to recuperate
Storm: You're assuming there's something left in the tank. Hogar is MOTIONLESS!
Deal: Kutler is threatening the referee, but he's careful not to put his hands on him because he needs that ref to count Hogar's shoulders to the mat. As Hogar has been claiming for weeks, a loss to him can be detrimental to Kutler's career. Kip Kutler is taking a breather as he glares at a motionless and bloodied Steve Hogar.
Storm: Kutler is eyeing those steel chairs. Does he have in mind what I think he has in mind?!
Deal: Kutler grabs a chair and wraps it around Hogar's left leg.
Storm: He's doing it again! Kutler is looking to END this thing.
Deal: The referee is trying to get in the way, but Kutler shoves him! He picks up the other chair and wraps it around Hogar's other leg.
Storm: This is NOT good for Hogar, not at all.
Deal: Kutler is cursing at Hogar as he makes his way up to the top. He's taking his time, can he even make it up there?!
Storm: Look at Hogar! Kutler has all the time in the world.
Deal: The referee is checking on Hogar and Kutler is SCREAMING at the ref to get out of the way! The ref backs off as Kutler reaches the top. If he connects, Hogar's ankles could be broken! Kutler leaps and Hogar moves slightly, but Kutler CONNECTS!
Storm: Did you hear that?! He SNAPPED at least one of Hogar's ankles!
Deal: This crowd is in DISBELIEF! He very well could have snapped at least one of his ankles. Hogar moved at the last second, which might have saved him.
Storm: No, didn't you hear it?! BOTH ANKLES were SNAPPED!
Deal: I don't know but there seems to be some damage there.
Storm: Kutler has had ENOUGH! He's putting Hogar in his Hogar's own finisher, the figure four leglock.
Deal: The referee is asking Hogar if he gives up and he REFUSES! (crowd pops) This INFURIATES Kutler who increases the pressure!
Storm: Hogar is fading out!
Deal: Indeed he is! The ref asks him again and Hogar uses what's left of his strength to shake his head!
Storm: GIVE UP YOU IDIOT! This man will have both of his legs broken if they're not already!
Deal: Kutler is so zapped of energy that he's not even yelling at Hogar to give up. Kutler is wearing himself down! Hogar's shoulders hit the mat, 1.....2......shoulder up! (crowd pops) Hogar is STILL in this thing!
Storm: WHAT THE HELL?!
Deal: There's nothing else Kutler can do but increase the pressure. Hogar's legs are no longer working. There's NOTHING he can do to come back from this. Yet the man still won't give up! Kutler POUNDS the mat with his fist in frustration!
Storm: I think I heard Hogar's other leg snap! He is NOT walking outta this one.
Deal: The referee is lifting Hogar's arm and it drops, he raises it again and it drops, he lifts it again and Hogar's arm is still up as he gives the fans a thumbs up. Kutler sees this and he's beside himself!
*Kutler: GIVE UP MOTHER FUCKER OR I'LL BREAK YOUR NECK!
Deal: Kutler just threatened to break Hogar's NECK!
Storm: Does Hogar even feel anything in his legs?! He must want to end up in a wheelchair like his partner Dan Williams!
Deal: Kutler seems intent in putting him in a wheelchair. Kutler releases the figure four and he POUNDS the mat in FRUSTRATION! His hands are on the side of his head as he wracks his brain, trying to put away Hogar. He's thrown EVERYTHING in his arsenal at the man and he's STILL in the match!
Storm: He's not standing though!
Deal: Kutler is shaking his head in frustration as he stares down Hogar with smoke coming out of his nostrils. Hogar turns himself around and is crawling, but he can't make his way up to his feet. His legs are no longer working! Why doesn't this referee stop the match?!
Storm: You know the rules!
Deal: There are no rules!
Storm: Exactly!
Deal: Kutler appears to be amused at the sight of Hogar crawling toward him, his legs aren't working, Kutler just smirks and shakes his head in disbelief. Kutler stands there as Hogar, who can barely see due to the blood that is covering his eyes, reaches and grabs one of Kutler's ankles. Hogar doesn't have the strength to get himself back up. Or even take down Kutler at this point.
Storm: Put him out of his misery!
Deal: Kutler just stares at Hogar and takes a deep breath, shaking his head. Even he can't believe what he's seeing.
Storm: Put him away!
Deal: Kutler is now setting Hogar up.....for the Kutting Edge! He has some difficulty but HITS IT!
Storm: PIN HIM!
Deal: I don't think he's convinced that Hogar is done as Hogar lies motionlessly on the mat. Kuter puts Hogar in the Krippling Kutler Cross Face!
Storm: There's no getting out of this!
Deal: We've seen him get out of EVERYTHING Kutler has thrown at him, but you may be right. There is no sign of movement as the referee raises Hogar's arm once and it falls, he raises it again, still no movement, one more time, and IT'S OVER!
Storm: FINALLY!
**DING**DING**DING**
Deal: Kutler is NOT letting go!
Storm: Does he even know where he's at?!
Deal: Either he didn't hear the bell or he's VERY angry that Hogar resisted for so long. I don't know which but the referee is tapping his shoulder and now security is in the ring trying to get Kutler off of Hogar. The man is UNCONSCIOUS! LET HIM GO! He better let go or they might reverse the decision!
Storm: I don't think they can.
Deal: Finally, security is able to pull Kutler off of Hogar. And Kutler collapses right next to Hogar. The careers of these two men have been intertwined for many years, dating back to when both were on the same team. One man's career will end tonight and the other will continue his comeback but he has some recovering to do.
Storm: It's a good thing he has some time off, but he'll be fine! By the time RAGE is back up and running next year, his shoulder will be pretty much healed up.
Deal: How do you know that?
Storm: I know!
Deal: Hogar is STILL motionless as paramedics have arrived and there's a stretcher being brought to the ring.
Storm: ONE stretcher.
Deal: That's what I said! The security guards are trying to help Kutler up, but he's brushing them off. He wants nothing to do with them as he walks himself to the corner. Kutler is staring at the fallen Steve Hogar as paramedics work on him. What is that man thinking?!
Storm: He's asking himself why he's not enjoying a steak at the finest restaurant in Riyadh. This was supposed to be a quick 5-10 minute match.
Deal: Rich Mason is at ringside with his entourage as he watches the chaos continue to unfold. They are trying to get Steve Hogar onto the stretcher.
Storm: I bet Kutler would break that stretcher in two, with Hogar on it, if he had the energy for it.
Deal: Obviously he does not. Mason is watching Hogar with his poker face as if he doesn't have any concern for the man.
Storm: How do you know that?!
Deal: Just a wild guess. Kutler is still standing in his corner and yes he is still standing as he will walk away from this as the victor as he watches one of his most hated rivals being moved into an ambulance. The open the doors and Hogar lifts his head as he just regained consciousness. He looks over at Hogar and locks eyes with him. Hogar gives Kutler the middle finger!
(The crowd pops as Kutler smirks)
Deal: And Kutler gives Hogar a middle finger of his own!
(Another crowd pop)
Storm: Is that supposed to be a sign of respect?
Deal: I don't know what it means, but they're putting Hogar into the ambulance as Kutler continues to stare him down as the doors close and the ambulance pulls away.
Storm: I don't think he was convinced that Hogar was done!
Deal: Who can blame him after all that?
*Ring Announcer: The winner of this match is KIP KUTLER!
(The crowd pops as Kutler steps away from the corner and the ref raises his arm in victory.)
Storm: I don't understand these people! They loved him and then they hated him and now they love him again. I can't wait to see how people react to him once he's back in the states!
Deal: Judging by the fans reaction here at MSG, who have watched this match on the big screen, I'm assuming it will be positive.
(Rich Mason approaches Kutler and raises his other arm.)
Deal: Kutler brushes Mason off as if he doesn't want anything to do with him. Mason backs away as his bodyguards step in front of him.
Storm: Rich Mason made Kip Kutler an even wealthier man tonight between that one million dollar and the winner's purse, which is likely just as much. Gotta love that Saudi money!
Deal: Kip Kutler is refusing help is he makes his way out of the ring.
Storm: Kip Kutler is bloodied and he's beaten, but once again proved that he's a warrior and he will be a force to be reckoned with in RAGE next year.
Deal: Steve Hogar's career has officially ended and is being transported to the hospital as we speak. We hope that he is okay and will keep you updated on his condition.
~~~
Stock: Right then, there’s no bloody time for dithering. We’re getting straight on with the bloody action. Next up , the RAGE Scientific bloody Showcase Championship is on the bloody line as Doug Devens defends against Nightwalker! Gordon vs. Nightwalker
Vandessa Deal: What a night so far!
Ricky Storm: 22 years in the making!
Vandessa Deal: Doug Devens won’t just come out here as a champion he will come out here as a conqueror. Double champion!
Ricky Storm: Doug has to be tired, but maybe the stem cells are working! May he hit my boy Kip up for some D-Bol or trenbolone!
Vandessa Deal: Both these competitors represent the same faction, but this match is about personal gain! They have to set the alliance to Daniel Dare aside to achieve their goals and dreams!
Ricky Storm: Let’s head to bloody Lord Robert Stock! That guy is totally loco daddy! He’s an honorary Planet Silverstar member!
Stock: Oi! Still bloody talking here! From Chicago, weighing in at 254 bloody pounds, DOUG DEVENS!
("Ride of the Valkyries" by Wagner plays. Devens stands at the top of the ramp, both championships displayed with quiet arrogance. Thomas Gordon lingers just behind him, hands folded, a satisfied smile on his face like a man watching a long-term investment finally peak.)
Ricky Storm: He beat Scott Grayse earlier tonight with Gordon’s help, let’s be clear about that, but he’s walking into this match already wounded. Two matches. Two belts and now Nightwalker? That’s rough! She is someone you should never overlook especially on one of the grandest stages!
Vandessa Deal: She is Rage's REAL DEAL! She is laser focused on winning here tonight. Yeah, it’s strange seeing Salvation church members facing one another but when it’s for one of the most prestigious titles in wrestling today all bets are off!
Storm: She’s real? Are you for real daddy? She is as fake as your tits!
Vandessa Deal: Idiot! Do all you Storms share one collective brain? Of course you do and it’s damaged! Just sit there and be mute!
Ricky Storm: We are the free folk! We have a pretty sweet time Machine, just ask Ferman, Barnhill or Jennings! Our president JOEY FERMAN of Planet Silverstar is C.O.O. Of UWA!
Vanessa Deal: Crayon crew as Thief Taylor calls them! Just stop talking about them. No one cares! NO ONE CARES!
Robert Stock: His bloody opponent hailing from some bloody quadrant somewhere in bloody hell…..
(A little girl's giggle is heard and then " Out of the darkness hell's queen did call to pain and suffering she brought to them all. Away ran the children to hide in their beds in fear that the devil would chop off their heads". (The little girl giggles again)
Stock: Presenting, the bloody Queen of Hell - NIGHTWALKER!
(At that point the lights go out and fog fills the stage as "Dracula” by Rob Zombie hits a fire ball, shoots out of the stage and turns into Loralie Blackwell . She heads down the ramp to the ring in cat-like strides glaring at the crowd as the non-believers boo her and her followers cheer. She stops at the edge of the stage and snaps her fingers disappearing only to reappear in the middle of the ring and heads to her corner.)
Ricky Storm: Her trickery shows no bounds! I wonder if David Copperfield did his apprenticeship under her tutelage? What about D.B Copper? I swore I saw him at the Dollar Tree in Lima, Ohio! Might have been Tat Tom!
Vandessa Deal: She earned this shot you fool. BOH points. Consistency and she chose him. That tells you everything. She is more focused now than she has been in a long time.
Ricky Storm: Rumor has it that my boy Dougie D lived in a jungle with a crazy tribe that taught him the real meaning of enlightenment, daddy!
Vandessa Deal: Lies! All lies, I swear, I am not paid enough for this!
**DING**DING**
(They circle slowly, neither willing to overcommit. Circling like two gladiators destined for greatness. They are circling while jaw jacking one another. Both competitors circling with their eyes locked on one another. )
Ricky Storm: This is Scientific Showcase rules submissions only. No pinfalls, no knockouts. One mistake, and it’s over.
(The first lock-up is brief and violent. Nightwalker drops level, reaching for Devens’ leg, but Devens sprawls hard and drives her face-first into the mat. He stomps on her.)
Vandessa Deal: That’s veteran instinct. Devens didn’t hesitate; he smothered her.
Ricky Storm: Being from hell and all that darkness I bet she enjoys a little smothering! I know I do!
Deal: Of course you do, you sick freak!
(Devens grinds a forearm across Nightwalker’s face, just enough to hurt, just enough to irritate. Terry Dale warns him. Devens ignores it. They reset. He attempts to try again but Nightwalker strikes faster this time twisting into Devens’ arm and forcing him toward the ropes.)
Ricky Storm: Nightwalker’s not trying to overpower him. She’s trying to out-think him. Doug is a bit older so he could be sun-downing!
(Devens breaks free with a rake of the fingers and immediately snaps on a headlock, dragging Nightwalker to the mat and slowing the pace to a crawl. Gordon nods approvingly from ringside.)
Vandessa Deal: This is Doug Devens’ world right now. This is how he wins he drains you.
Ricky Storm: Plus, Gordon in your corner ain’t a bad thing either! He ain’t eye candy or anything, but you got to be wondering, if you're Nightwalker, when he’s gonna pull some shit, daddy!
(Nightwalker fights up, shoots Devens off the ropes but Devens blocks, yanks her arm over the top rope, and drops his weight onto it.)
Ricky Storm: That arm’s a target now. Everything Devens does from here will be about control.
Deal: He’s trying to wear her down, not a rookie move by any means.
(Back inside, Devens twists the arm again and again, threatening quick armbars, forcing Nightwalker to burn energy escaping instead of attacking. Then suddenly Nightwalker rolls through a transition and snaps on a triangle choke.)
Vandessa Deal: She’s got it! She’s got it locked in!
(The crowd roars as Devens scrambles, stacking her just enough to reach the ropes with his fingertips.)
Ricky Storm: That was close. Too close. Good thing he has a furry red-assed Orangutan's reach!
Deal: That would be a baboon you donkey!
(Gordon jumps onto the apron, barking at Dale, buying Devens precious seconds to recover. Nightwalker snaps. She charges Devens, smashing his head into the corner, kneeing him in the ribs, then dragging him down into a brutal neck crank.)
Vandessa Deal: This is frustration boiling over. Nightwalker feels it slipping.
Ricky Storm: She is mad as a hornet! Her eyes are glowing! Is Lucifer gonna crack the earth and appear from the depths of hell? I hope not, Halloween isn’t for like 10 months!
(Devens bites her hand to break free. Dale scolds him. Gordon waves it off. Nightwalker responds by chopping Devens leg out and stomping directly on the knee before locking in a kneebar.)
Ricky Storm: That’s the same knee he’s been favoring all night!
Vandessa Deal: He bit her!!!!! What the hell!
Ricky Storm: He must have missed catering!
(Devens howls, clawing to the ropes. He barely escapes. Nightwalker is laughing while she creeps forward! She grabs him by the head and suplexes him over. She is quick to her feet and drops a hard elbow. She grinding that elbow into his throat in an attempt to choke him out. Devens flips her over and begins just a flurry of hard rights!)
Vandessa Deal: Deven’s just brawling now!
Ricky Storm: He better pace himself. This ain’t 2010!
(Devens traps Nightwalker during a flurry of rage and cinches in a Crossface, sitting deep and wrenching back with everything he has. He’s reefing on her neck with a good grip. Nightwalker slowly trying to inch her way to the ropes. Doug applies more pressure, slowing her fight.)
Vandessa Deal: This could be it!
(Nightwalker crawls. Inch by inch. Fingertips scraping canvas. Rope break. The crowd applauds both. Nightwalker rolls to the floor. Devens follows but she snaps him forward with a huge clothesline, driving the back of his head into the apron.)
Ricky Storm: That’s vicious! She’s dismantling him! That rattled his brain. He may need a cat-scan!
Vanessa Deal: Step by step she wears him down. She wants this gold!
(Nightwalker attempts to lift him but he pushes her into the guard rail. She is clobbering him. He hits her with a knee raise taking her back. Doug to his feet and suplexes her over taking both competitors down!)
Vandessa Deal: Some old school traditional move sets.
Ricky Storm: Sometimes things that are old become new again. Just like your tits!
Vandessa Deal: Idiot, I swear!
(Nightwalker and Devens are both slow to get up! Nightwalker gets to get her feet and delivers a huge headbutt sending Doug back into the ring apron.)
Ricky Storm: Now that’s using your head, eh!
(She rolls him into the ring, Nightwalker locks in an arm-triangle choke. Devens staggers to his feet and slams her into the corner, but she keeps the hold applied. Then the building loses its god damn mind!)
(“Legendary by Skillet” plays over the loud speaker.)
Vandessa Deal: WAIT!!!!! Hold THE DAMN PHONE! WAIT A SECOND!!!!
Ricky Storm: Someone call my daddy, daddy - ya know!
(Harold Hartley appears on the stage.)
Ricky Storm: You’ve got to be kidding me.
Vanessa Deal: This is crazy!
(Harold looks at Robert bloody Stock and nods.)
Robert Stock: Harold Hartley is cashing in the WHO’S THE DADDY PRIZE. The match is now a triple threat.
(Devens is screaming like he has seen a ghost? He’s holding Terry Dale trying to get his feet. Hartley runs down the ramp and slides into the ring and Nightwalker turns and CRACK.)
Vandessa Deal: NO! NO!
(Hartley levels Nightwalker with a lead pipe, knocking her out cold. He tosses the pipe out of the ring before Terry Dale notices.)
Ricky Storm: This is a robbery!
(Hartley turns to Devens. He charges in blind rage. Hartley sidesteps. Strikes. Drops Devens to the mat.)
Vandessa Deal: Hartley’s been waiting a year for this moment!
(Hartley traps the arm and sinks in The PAINKILLER. Devens fights. Thrashes. Reaches for Gordon.)
Ricky Storm: There’s nowhere to go! That’s a huge DICK MOVE OF THE CENTURY!
Vandessa Deal: He’s trying to break his arm!
Ricky Storm: Pay back is a bitch daddy!
(Deven’s is fighting it. He is screaming in pain. Terry Dale is down asking Deven’s if he taps! He shakes his head no! He’s frothing at the mouth while gasping from the pain.)
Vanessa Deal: He’s gonna break his damn arm!
Ricky Storm: I can’t wait for the pop crack rice crispy sound! Pay back is a real super bitch daddy!
(Devens taps. The pain was too severe and The bell rings.)
**DING**DING**DING**
Stock: Your bloody WINNER! - HAROLD HARTLEY!!!
Vandessa Deal: HAROLD HARTLEY HAS DONE IT!
(Hartley rises as the crowd explodes. He takes the Scientific Showcase Championship the same one Deven’s took from him long ago. Hartley flips Devens off. Nightwalker glares from the corner, fury burning through the haze.)
Ricky Storm: Nightwalker was robbed. Devens was humbled. And Harold Hartley just rewrote history. Hartley walks up the ramp, championship reclaimed, while chaos and anger linger behind him.
Vandessa Deal: This wasn’t just a match, Ricky. This was a reckoning.
Ricky Storm: LEDGENDARY LIKE ONLY RAGE CAN PROVIDE!
Deal: Okay RAGE fans it all comes down to this, the main event of Year 22. After a year long Bouts Of Honor competition that saw Team Cage come out victorious and giving the advantage to the challenger in this match. RAGE World Champion Daniel Dare will defend his title against his long time rival Cage in the FEAR FACTORY which will take place inside of the CATHEDRAL in Chicago, Illinois, home of none other than the Hardcore Holy Roller himself the Saint, who is currently in TCW, another long time rival of Dare and the same can be said of Cage, who will also be the SPECIAL REFEREE! I can’t believe what we are about to see!
Storm: Neither can I! This is going to be INSANE!
Deal: Insane doesn’t even begin to cover it! The fans here in Madison Square Garden will be watching it on RAGE-Vision as there are cameras set up all over the Cathedral to capture the action to make sure none of the fans here in New York City or watching at home miss a second of what will be an unquestionably dangerous and violent match!
Storm: It should be noted that there will be NO ONE ELSE inside the Cathedral except for Cage, Dare, and the Saint and one can only imagine what waits for them inside! No members of Team Dare or the Salvation Church. No members of Team Cage. Just those three inside the Cathedral, with Chicago firefighters and paramedics standing by outside the property for when the match ends, which is now the focal point of the Fear Factory match inside the home of the man who created it all the way back in 2017 while he was the RAGE World Champion which was an absolutely epic match. In fact the Saint loved the match so much he even brought it to TCW with him back in 2022!
Deal: The Saint won both of those matches, while we saw Jerry Root win in 2018 and Gemini prevail in 2019 here in RAGE so this will be only the FIFTH TIME this match will be used in either fed as it is so dangerous, so mind altering, both feds agree that it should be used SPARINGLY and ONLY in extreme situations and there is no situation more extreme than the BLOOD FEUD between Daniel Dare and Cage!
Storm: These two have been going after each other for YEARS and now they have a chance to finally settle this in what will be maybe the most challenging match of their careers. Cage won the right to pick the stipulation to this match and he decided on the Fear Factory as he doesn’t just want to beat Dare, he wants to push him to his physical and mental limit while at the same time hoping to walk out of the Cathedral as the new RAGE World Champion.
Deal: Cage has been obsessed with taking down Dare and the Salvation Church and now he finally gets Dare, in what is his last chance to fight for the RAGE World Championship, one on one in an environment Cage thinks favors him and a match he says is right up his alley and with this being his last chance at taking down Dare, Cage is swinging for the fences with this pick. But while Cage clearly knows what he is doing and what he is getting in for, we can’t forget the man he is facing is Daniel Dare. He has seen it all, done it all, and will not be intimidated by this match no matter how dangerous or torturous it may seem.
Storm: Let’s not forget Dare and the Salvation Church spent over a year inside of the Cathedral after they were gifted it by Mason International after the Saint’s controversial departure from the business last summer. They used it as their home, their base of operations, and remade it in their image while they were there. And during that time they got to know every room, every hallway, every corner in the Cathedral so while Cage may think he has Dare backed into a corner, Dare spent a long time inside the Cathedral and with his knowledge of the layout of the Cathedral, there are those who feel Cage made a rash decision picking the Cathedral as the location and that he might have accidentally handed Dare the advantage without realizing it.
Deal: That is an excellent point as Dare took great pleasure in revamping the Cathedral in his image while the Salvation Church occupied it which they did until the Miracle Marathon when the Saint defeated Dare to become the RAGE World Champion and reclaim ownership of the Cathedral. Dare was able to regain the championship at Hell’s Holiday bringing us to this moment now where two of the sport's most bitter rivals finally get to settle their issues in what might be the final encounter between them. But we would not be doing our job if we didn’t discuss the man who will be officiating this match taking place inside HIS HOME and that is none other than the Saint.
Storm: It would be malpractice if we didn’t discuss him or his history with both of these men. Everyone knows about the wars waged between the Saint and Daniel Dare over the years. They have spent nearly THREE DECADES inflicting ungodly pain and suffering on each other in the feud that was standard bearer every other feud in this sport has been compared to. It was the first feud EVER inducted into the Hall Of Fame and even during “down times” when they are not actively battling each other, there is still a hate between them that will never die no matter how much time passes.
Deal: They don’t call Saint vs. Dare the Feud of Feuds for nothing as they have been in some of the bloodiest, most violent and historic matches this sport has ever seen. With all of that said, while many feel the Saint being the special referee for this match gives Cage the advantage, there are those who feel differently because while many people focus on the Saint’s hatred of Dare, let’s not forget that the Saint also has had a long and violent history with Cage.
Storm: They have engaged in some of the most brutal matches the sport has ever seen and while neither of them hate each other like they hate Dare, to say they are friends would be considered a massive case of misinformation because there is no love lost between Cage and the Saint either.
Deal: Throw in the fact that Cage and Dare are fighting inside THE SAINT’S HOME, a home he spent a year trying to get back and several months renovating when he did, no thanks to Cage’s use of a blow torch while he was “helping” clean the Cathedral up, something that did not sit well with the Saint. Word is while any weapon is in play for this match, word is the Saint put in the contract when asked to ref this match nothing flammable would be used in this match, as well as that RAGE would foot the bill for any part of his home that gets damaged or destroyed during this match. Some say it was the Saint just trying to squeeze a few extra dollars out of RAGE just because he could, but he also knows that by agreeing to let the Fear Factory take place inside of his home there is a good chance it will not look exactly the same when it’s done.
Storm: For his sake I hope he has a good contractor on speed dial because he is going to need it when it’s done! In addition to all the insanity and blood shed we are going to witness, both Cage and Dare are going to have to face their greatest fear if they hope to win this match. No pinfalls will be counted for a wrestler who hasn’t faced his fear so even if your opponent drops dead with no chance of kicking out, if you haven’t faced your fear yet the Saint won’t even consider making the count!
Deal: Both of these men know that and are ready to face whatever fear they have to take down the other, and knowing what type of men Cage and Dare, we can only imagine what kind of fear they could possibly have!
Storm: I shudder to think what could possibly scare these two!
Deal: I don't know what it could be but we are close to finding out as Stock is in the ring ready for the announcements!
Stock: LADIES AND BLOODY GENTLEMEN! OUR NEXT MATCH IS THE MAIN BLOODY EVENT OF YEAR 22 AND IS THE FEAR FACTORY MATCH THAT IS TAKING PLACE INSIDE THE SAINT'S BLOODY CATHEDRAL IN CHICAGO, ILLINOIS AND IS FOR THE RAGE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP!
(Crowd pops LOUDLY)
Stock: INTRODUCING FIRST, THE SPECIAL REFEREE! HE IS A HALL OF BLOODY FAMER AND ONE OF THE GREATEST BLOODY WRESTLER'S OF ALL TIME! HE IS THE HARDCORE HOLY ROLLER ….. THE SAINT!
(GOAT by the Cult plays bringing a deafening roar from the fans as the Saint, thanks to the cameras inside the Cathedral, appears on the RAGE-Vision. He makes his way to a wrestling ring set up in the basement gym of the Cathedral. He is wearing a referee’s shirt with the word GOAT on the back. He looks into the camera to acknowledge the fans back in New York who continue to cheer loudly.)
Stock: NOW INTRODUCING THE BLOODY CHALLENGER! FROM MESA, ARIZONA… WEIGHING 225 POUNDS, HE IS A MULTI-TIME HALL OF BLOODY FAMER… THIS… IS… CAGE!!!
(The fans erupt into deafening cheers as they see Cage make his way into the ring in the basement gym. Cage points at the camera to acknowledge the fans then goes about getting ready for the match.)
Stock: NOW INTRODUCING THE CHAMPION! HE IS THE LEADER OF THE SALVATION BLOODY CHURCH AND CALLS HIMSELF THE MESSIAH OF WRESTLING! HE WEIGHS IN AT 300 BLOODY POUNDS AND HAILS FROM TO HELL AND BACK! THE RAGE WORLD CHAMPION …. DANIEL DARE!
(Dare makes his way towards the ring in the basement gym of the Cathedral while the fans back in. New York City boo him LUSTILY as he says a few incendiary words into the camera before stepping into the ring.)
*CAMERA VIEW ON TELEVISION SWITCHES TO DIRECTLY INSIDE THE CATHEDRAL*
Deal: They are inside the ring in the basement gym of the Cathedral as we now switch to the view inside of the Cathedral where the action is about to take place. Even though they are all the way out in Chicago we can feel the tension all the way out here in New York! The Saint calls Cage and Dare to the middle of the ring and is giving them both last second instructions!
Saint: Alright you two, PAY ATTENTION to what I’m about to say because I’m only going to say it once and I WILL NOT REPEAT MYSELF! This is the FEAR FACTORY but it is also MY HOUSE! I didn’t wait a year to get the Cathedral back and then agree to let you two fight it out inside MY HOME without a few assurances from RAGE beforehand.
This IS an anything goes match, weapons are allowed, and in fact encouraged, and ANYTHING is fair game to be used. HOWEVER, I want you to keep in mind that thanks to a clause in my contract that RAGE agreed to, IF YOU BREAK IT YOU BOUGHT IT! So feel free to use whatever you want, but remember if you break it, the money is coming out of YOUR PAYCHECK NO QUESTIONS ASKED!
Deal: The Saint isn’t playing about that!
Saint: ALSO, since this is the Fear Factory, if you want to win you must FACE YOUR FEAR! Any pinfall or submissions without facing your fear first will be IGNORED so I strongly advise both of you face your fears as soon as possible to speed the proceedings along. Falls also can take place ANYWHERE inside the Cathedral on OR outside. As long as it's only Cathedral grounds, it's good. The ONLY rule I have tonight is that while weapons are in fact allowed, NOTHING FLAMMABLE IS ALLOWED! And we all know why that is …. CAGE.
Cage: IT WAS ONE ROOM!
Saint: IT WAS A BIG ROOM! I DID allow both of you to place weapons at random locations in the Cathedral as I damn well this fight isn’t staying inside this ring. Only you two know where you placed them so use them at will and while I am strictly enforcing my NO FIRE RULE, feel free to spill as much blood as you want because that cleans up much easier than fire. No thanks to Cage.
Cage: Just let it go already!
Saint: I REFUSE TO LET IT GO! YOU ALMOST BURNED DOWN THE WHOLE DAMN PLACE! Also there is one room on the main floor that is sealed off and OFF LIMITS and you must NOT GO IN THERE OR SOMETHING SERIOUSLY HORRIBLE WILL HAPPEN TO YOU!
Dare: I didn’t agree to that! You can’t tell me what to do, I’M THE MESSIAH AND YOUR BIOLOGICAL FATHER! If I want to go in that room I’M GOING IN THAT ROOM!
Saint: THE HELL YOU ARE! As I said before, MY HOUSE MY RULES so what I say GOES! That being said, enough wasting time, let’s go about the business of you two kicking the shit out each other! RING THE BELL!
**DING**DING**
Deal: The bell has rung and Cage and Dare immediately go at each other! It’s a slugfest from the start with the Saint looking on as Cage and Dare are using each other like a punching bag in the early going!
Storm: They’ve waited all year for this match and now that it’s here they aren’t going to hold back! They are rolling along the ring ropes beating the crap out of each other and it’s only to get more violent from here!
Deal: Cage has Dare backed into the corner and is whaling on him with rights and lefts …. DARE WITH A KICK TO THE NUTS! Cage goes down to his knees and Dare viciously boots him in the head!
Storm: There are no rules so he did it right in front of the Saint knowing there will be no repercussions for doing so!
Deal: Dare smirks at the Saint telling him it’s going to be a short night for him and the easiest paycheck he ever earned and now grabs Cage and CLOBBERS him across the back! He does it again and now he grabs Cage in a front face lock and SWINGS HIM VIOLENTLY ACROSS THE RING!
Storm: Cage sits up grabbing his neck and he might have tweaked something in it when Dare threw him!
Deal: Cage tries to stand up and Dare CLOTHESLINES him and sends him to the mat! He goes to cover Cage, but the Saint just stands in the corner staring at him!
Dare: WHAT ARE YOU DOING? GET OFF YOUR ASS AND MAKE THE COUNT!
Saint: YOU KNOW THE RULES! NOT UNTIL YOU FACE YOUR FEARS! FACE IT AND I’LL COUNT! UNTIL THEN SHUT YOUR MOUTH!
Deal: Dare clearly didn’t like the Saint telling him off, but the rules are clear! No pinfalls or submissions will be counted until a wrestler faces his fear! Dare reluctantly and angrily goes back to Cage who shoots up and catches him with a DROP KICK that sends Dare flying through the ropes out to the floor!
Storm: Landing on the floor is hard enough under normal circumstances but there is NO MAT on the floor in this basement gym so Dare’s landing was rougher than usual!
Storm: Dare gets up slowly trying to shake off the pain …. CAGE WITH A SUICIDE DIVE OVER THE TOP ROPE ONTO DARE!
Deal: And that might be the last we see of the ring in this match! Dare with another rough landing on the concrete floor and now Cage grabs Dare by the hair and begins BASHING HIS HEAD INTO THE FLOOR!
Storm: Dare's head is making a sickening sound as his flesh is repeatedly SLAMMED into the concrete!
Deal: Cage pulls Dare off the floor and now he whips him HEAD FIRST into a nearby weight rack! Dare hits the ground and now Cage grabs a DUMBBELL and goes to BRAIN Dare with it …. Dare moves and Cage slams the dumbbell into the ground!
Storm: Cage stands up and turns to face Dare …. Dare grabs him and throws Cage HEAD FIRST INTO THE MIRROR BY THE WEIGHT RACK!
Deal: The mirror SHATTERS and shards of broken glass are everywhere! The Saint pulls out his cellphone and takes pictures as he's clearly documenting this so he can get reimbursed by RAGE for the damage!
Storm: Cage stands up and there is a HUGE gash on his head from where it hit the mirror! Blood is pouring down his face and it didn't take long for blood to spill tonight in the Fear Factory!
Deal: Dare picks up a glass shard and SLASHES Cage across the back with it! That opens up a huge gash on his back and Cage howls in pain! He drops to his knees and grabs a glass shard himself. Dare moves in on him and Cage STABS Dare in the foot with the glass shard! Now Dare howls like a wounded animal as these two are SLICING AND STABBING each other like maniacs and we’re barely five minutes into the Fear Factory!
Storm: We knew it would be bloody but I didn’t think the blood would come THIS FAST! These two are out to MAIM each other!
Deal: Cage pulls the glass shard out of Dare’s foot and slashes him across the thigh with it! Cage goes to stand up but Dare grabs a dumbbell and SMASHES Cage in the back with it!
Storm: OUCH! That was right in the spine! I can feel Cage’s pain all the way here in New York! That was VICIOUS!
Deal: Cage drops to his knees and tries to get some distance between himself and Dare who runs up and boots Cage in the ribs! Cage rolls over clutching his stomach in pain and Dare has had the advantage most of the early going!
Storm: Dare looks over at the Saint who looks like he just texted a photo of the broken mirror to RAGE management and yells at him to pay attention! The Saint yells back until either one of them faces their fear he doesn't have shit to do and that he should pay attention to Cage instead of him!
Deal: Dare demands to know how is he supposed to face his fear when he doesn’t know where he’s supposed to face it! The Saint yells back that it will happen when it happens and to stop bitching and start fighting!
Storm: Dare did not like that answer!
Deal: Dare does not like when anyone talks back to him! When you call yourself the Messiah of wrestling you think everyone is beneath you! Dare is still carrying that dumbbell and turns back to face Cage who is slowly getting up. Dare charges at Cage and goes to PUNCH HIM WITH THE DUMBBELL …. CAGE.PICKS UP A BENCH AND USES IT AS A SHIELD TO BLOCK THE PUNCH!
Storm: Dare's hand went into the bench with the weight of the dumbbell behind it! He drops the dumbbell and howls in pain as he might have injured his hand! Dare angrily turns towards Cage who grabs Dare by the head and SLAMS his face on the workout bench!
Deal: Dare is rocked and now Cage leaps up on the workout bench and now leaps towards Dare with a HURRICANRANA! OH MY GOD!
Storm: Great move by Cage as it sent Dare crashing into a nearby treadmill! Cage runs over and STOMPS Dare's head into the treadmill and that didn't sound good!
Deal: Cage now STANDS on Dare’s back while he is face down on the treadmill. Cage looks at the control panel and flips on the power switch ….. THE TREADMILL IS MOVING WHILE CAGE IS STANDING ON DARE’S BACK!
Storm: The treadmill is GRINDING Dare’s face while Cage remains on top of him ….. Cage CRANKS up the speed on the treadmill as it continues to grind Darel’s face! CAGE IS USING THE TREADMILL LIKE A BELT SANDER ON DARE’S FACE!
Deal: Cage continues to turn up the speed on the treadmill as Dare growls in pain! Dare is trying to get out of this and now he rolls his entire body onto the treadmill which shoots him off and causes Cage to go FACE FIRST into the control panel! He lands on the treadmill and is shot off of it like Dare was into a nearby wall!
Storm: Dare sits up and sees his reflection in a nearby mirror and sees his face is BRIGHT RED as Cage tried to take his skin off with the treadmill! There’s a huge cut on Dare’s forehead and blood is coming out of it as both men have already been busted open!
Deal: Dare looks at his wound in the mirror and he is FURIOUS! Cage tried to permanently disfigure him with the treadmill and Dare is not going to let that stand! He pulls Cage up by the throat and CHOKE SLAMS HIM ON THE TREADMILL!
Storm: The treadmill is now DESTROYED and unusable thanks to that Choke Slam and the Saint pulls out his cellphone and makes a call to RAYMOND CUCUMBER?
Saint: HEY CUCUMBER? IT’S THE SAINT! YEAH I KNOW I’M SUPPOSED TO BE REFFING THIS MATCH, BUT HAVE YOU SEEN THE MESS THEY’RE MAKING? THEY’RE TEARING SHIT UP LEFT AND RIGHT AND AT THIS RATE I MIGHT NOT HAVE A HOUSE LEFT WHEN THIS IS OVER! SO THAT FEE YOU HAD TO PAY TCW FOR THEM TO AGREE TO LET ME REF THIS MATCH? IT IS NOW DOUBLE! HEY, YOU KNEW MY SERVICES WOULDN’T BE CHEAP, SO IF YOU WANT ME TO CONTINUE TO STAND BACK WHILE THEY DESTROY MY HOME I JUST GOT BACK, YOU WILL PAY THE TAB AND THANK ME FOR IT! THERE’S NO NEED TO BE LIKE THAT, JUST PAY ME WHAT YOU OWE AND WE’LL BE GOOD! I KNEW YOU’D COME AROUND! PLEASURE DOING BUSINESS WITH YOU!
Deal: Dare overheard the Saint call Cucumber and he isn’t happy about him making calls while he’s reffing his match!
Dare: WHAT THE HELL ARE YOU DOING? WHY ARE YOU CALLING CUCUMBER WHEN YOU’RE SUPPOSED TO BE REFFING MY MATCH! WHAT IS WRONG WITH YOU!
Saint: DON’T YOU WORRY ABOUT WHAT I’M DOING, WORRY ABOUT WHAT YOU SHOULD BE DOING BECAUSE WHAT I DO IS MY BUSINESS, NOT YOURS!
Deal: Dare is LIVID at the Saint and is literally SEETHING as he turns back towards Cage who is trying to get out of the wreckage of the treadmill. He gets to his feet and Dare lifts him up for a SUPLEX INTO THE WALL! That cracked some of the plaster and you can see the look on the Saint’s face as he clearly is going to demand more money from RAGE after this!
Storm: I don’t know how much money they had to offer the Saint AND TCW for him to agree to ref this match, but I’m sure it was a LOT!
Deal: Dare pulls Cage up and tries to whip him into the wall again, but Cage reverses it and sends Dare FACE FIRST into the wall and that causes more damage! The Saint is heard saying off to the side that RAGE is going to go bankrupt paying off all this damage as Cage grabs Dare as he steps away from the wall and drills him with a big right! That knocks Dare towards the gym doors and now Cage uses Dare’s head to SMASH OPEN the doors and boots Dare out into the hallway!
Storm: They’re now free to go anywhere in the Cathedral and there’s no telling what damage they might do! Cage runs over and drives a big elbow into the back of Dare’s head and that knocks him to the floor! Cage runs towards him and hits Dare with a MASSIVE DOUBLE STOMP TO THE BACK!
Deal: Cage rolls Dare over and tries to go for the cover and the Saint has to tell him he needs to face his fear first. Cage asks when is that supposed to happen and the Saint tells Cage it will happen when it happens and he’s tired of answering questions! Cage turns towards Dare who reaches up and GOUGES Cage in the eyes! That slows him down and now Dare grabs Cage and throws him into a nearby elevator!
Storm: The Cathedral has elevators? I didn’t know that! This place is more massive than I thought!
Deal: Dare follows Cage in and tackles Cage against the wall! The elevator door shuts behind them and now it’s just Dare and Cage inside the elevator!
Storm: The Saint is still in the basement and now has to catch up to Dare and Cage! We now get the camera view inside the elevator as Dare is beating down Cage!
Deal: Dare SLAMS Cage’s head against the elevator wall and Cage slumps to the ground! Dare knees him in the face and blood from Cage’s open wound SPLATTERS all over the elevator!
Storm: Some of it got on the elevator camera lens! Damn that went everywhere!
Deal: Dare is BRUTALIZING Cage inside the elevator as being in a confined space with Daniel Dare is not anyplace you want to be, not even one of the toughest men in the wrestling industry in Cage!
Storm: Dare is going off on Cage with rights and lefts and is BERATING Cage as he does! He’s telling Cage he should have never come back to RAGE and he is going to cripple him while his family watches!
Deal: Dare is beating Cage to a pulp inside the elevator and Cage may be OUT! Dare sees Cage is defenseless and now holds up his hand! We all know what that means as Dare goes for the TESTICLE SQUEEZE ….
Storm: What the hell! The lights in the elevator WENT OFF! It’s PITCH BLACK IN THERE!
Deal: What the hell is going on! We can hear Dare screaming to turn the lights back on so he can finish beating down Cage, but we can’t see him …. The elevator lights up again and WHAT IS THAT!
Storm: I don’t know it looks like a video of some abandoned building …. Wait a second, that's RAGE HEADQUARTERS! The windows are boarded up and the doors are chained and padlocked! WHAT THE HELL IS THIS!
Voice: WHAT YOU ARE LOOKING IS ALL THAT’S LEFT OF THE WRESTLING PROMOTION KNOWN AS RAGE! WHAT WAS ONCE A PROUD AND THRIVING COMPANY THAT EMPLOYED THE BEST WRESTLERS IN THE WORLD IS NOW NOTHING, BUT A MEMORY AS THE COMPANY WAS FORCED TO CLOSE IT’S DOORS FOREVER AFTER DANIEL DARE LOST THE RAGE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP TO CAGE!
INTEREST IN THE COMPANY PLUMMETED OVERNIGHT, SUBSCRIPTIONS TO ALL RAGE STREAMING SERVICES WERE CANCELED, TICKET SALES CRASHED, MERCHANDISE DIDN’T SELL AND FANS STOPPED WATCHING ENTIRELY OVERNIGHT!
SHORTLY AFTER, ONE WRESTLING PROMOTION AFTER ANOTHER WAS FORCED TO CLOSE IT’S DOORS FOREVER AS WRESTLING DIED THE NIGHT THE MESSIAH LOST!
Storm: WHAT WAS THAT!
Deal: I don’t know, but that was INSANE! It was some sort of apocalyptic vision of the future of the wrestling industry should Dare lose this match!
Voice: DANIEL DARE HAS FACED HIS FEAR!
Deal: The lights in the elevator come back on and we see Dare balled up in the corner in the fetal position rocking back and forth saying “MAKE IT STOP!” Dare’s fear is that the wrestling industry will be no more if he loses to Cage! He’s now faced it and he can now go for the win!
Storm: The elevator finally reaches the next floor and the doors open. Dare quickly gets off the elevator and turns to curse it out saying it should go back to hell where it belongs! He looks over his shoulder and sees the Saint standing just down the hallway who is waiting impatiently for Dare and Cage to resume fighting.
Saint: CONGRATULATIONS YOU FACED YOUR FEAR! NOW CAN WE TRY TO FINISH THIS MATCH WHILE WE’RE STILL IN 2025?
Dare: YOU WEREN’T ON THE ELEVATOR! HOW THE HELL DID YOU GET UP HERE SO FAST?
Saint: SECRET PASSAGES, THEY’RE ALL OVER THE PLACE, REMEMBER?
Dare: OH YES, THE SECRET PASSAGES! I ALWAYS LOVED THOSE. DID YOU USE THE ONE IN THE SOUTHEAST CORNER?
Saint: OF COURSE I DID. IT’S THE QUICKEST WAY HERE FROM THE BASEMENT.
Dare: I ALWAYS LOVED THAT PASSAGE, MADE MOVING AROUND THIS PLACE SO MUCH EASIER.
Saint: IT’S ONE OF MY FAVORITE THINGS ABOUT THE CATHEDRAL. BY THE WAY YOU MAY WANT TO LOOK OUT.
Dare: LOOK OUT? LOOK OUT FOR WHAT ….
Deal: CAGE EXPLODES OUT OF THE ELEVATOR AND TACKLES DARE INTO A NEARBY TABLE! A vase that was on the table falls off and shatters on the floor!
Cage: OH SHIT! I AM SO SORRY ABOUT THAT!
Saint: DON’T BE! THAT IS A VASE DARE LEFT BEHIND WHEN I KICKED THE SALVATION CHURCH OUT OF HERE! IT’S EXPENSIVE AS HELL BUT IS ALSO AN EYESORE SO YOU DID ME A FAVOR?
Dare: IS THAT MY VASE FROM THE MING DYNASTY FROM CHINA? I WAS WONDERING WHERE I LEFT THAT! IT’S A PRICELESS ANTIQUE!
Saint: NOT ANYMORE!
Dare: CAGE YOU BASTARD! YOU OWE ME A MILLION DOLLARS!
Cage: I THOUGHT YOU SAID IT WAS PRICLESS!
Dare: I JUST PUT A PRICE ON IT AND IT’S A MILLION DOLLARS!
Cage: GOOD LUCK GETTING IT FROM ME!
Deal: Dare explodes into a blind rage and TACKLES Cage to the floor! Dare POUNDS him in the head with a Double Axe Handle, but now Cage MULE KICKS Dare off of him and sends Dare HEAD FIRST down a nearby stairwell! Dare is sprawled out on a landing several steps down and now Cage HURLS himself over the railing and lands on Dare with a SPLASH!
Storm: HOLY SHIT! Cage damn near hurled himself to his death, but fortunately for him he landed on Dare! Blood splattered all over the wall and the Saint is going to have a hell of a time cleaning this up when this match is over!
Deal: You couldn’t pay me enough to help clean up this mess! Cage goes to cover Dare, but quickly stops as he remembers he still hasn’t faced his fear! He pulls Dare up and looks like he is setting him up for the THUNDER CAGE …. Dare blocks it and catches Cage with a HEAD BUTT! That slows Cage down and now Dare lifts Cage up and POWER BOMBS CAGE OFF THE STAIRWAY TO THE FLOOR BELOW!
Storm: Fortunately for Cage there was a table at the bottom of the stairway to break his fall and I say fortunately with a heavy dose of Silverstarian sarcasm because Cage is in a heap!
Deal: I don’t know WHY there would be a table at the bottom of a stairwell, but knowing the Saint he put it there hoping something like this would happen! Dare moves down the stairs as quickly as he can and throws himself on top of Cage for the cover! Now the Saint can count and we get 1 …. 2 …. CAGE KICKS OUT!
Storm: Cage survived that brutal fall from the stairwell to the floor below that sent him through the table, but that is not something you want to try to survive more than once! And Cage has to hope he can face his fear soon because right now he is at a distinct disadvantage in this match!
Deal: Dare wanted that pin, but now he knows he can tee off on Cage and doesn’t have to worry about suffering a pin or being made to tap out as Cage still needs to face his fear. Dare pulls Cage up and heaves him into the Saint’s living room! Cage gets up and Dare sends him HEAD FIRST INTO THE SAINT’S LARGE SCREEN TELEVISION!
Storm: The Saint puts his hand over his eyes and starts shaking his head, muttering to himself why the hell did I agree to this and that Cucumber owes him big time!
Deal: Cage is laid out on the floor and now Dare tries to PUSH THE LARGE SCREEN TELEVISION ON TOP OF CAGE …. CAGE MOVES AND THE TELEVISION CRASHES ON THE FLOOR!
Storm: The Saint throws his hands up and says to himself I know what I’m demanding RAGE buy for me when this is over! Cage is back to his feet and Dare charges at him …. Cage ducks down and FLIPS DARE OVER WITH A BIG BACK BODY DROP THROUGH THE SAINT’S COFFEE TABLE!
Deal: The coffee table EXPLODED as soon as Dare crashed through it and the Saint is looking down at him as Dare lays in the wreckage of the coffee table!
Saint: YOU KNOW WHAT? I HATED THAT DAMN THING! YOU DID ME A FAVOR! BUT YOU STILL OWE ME A NEW TELEVISION!
Cage: PUT IT ON MY TAB!
Deal: Cage sees Dare laying in a heap as he tries to get out of the mess that was once the Saint’s coffee table. Cage goes to move in on him …. THE FLOOR OPENS UP UNDERNEATH CAGE AND HE FALLS INTO IT! WHAT THE HELL WAS THAT!
Storm: A TRAP DOOR! IT WAS A TRAP DOOR! WHAT KIND OF LUNATIC HAS A TRAP DOOR IN THEIR LIVING ROOM!
Deal: YOU KNOW WHOSE HOUSE THEY’RE FIGHTING IN RIGHT?
Storm: OH YEAH THE SAINT’S! I forgot about that for a second.
Deal: I’m sure you did, but let’s focus on the fact that a trap door opened up underneath Cage and sucked him deep into the bowels of the Cathedral! We have NO IDEA where the hell Cage just went to …. Wait, I see him!
Storm: I do too! Cage seems to be in a small room SOMEWHERE in the Cathedral, but we don’t know where that room is!
Deal: Cage looks around trying to find a way out but there doesn’t seem to be an exit …. What the hell, the WALLS ARE CLOSING IN!
Storm: The room is SHRINKING and Cage is trapped with nowhere to go! Cage frantically tries to find a way out …. There’s a video playing on the ceiling above! WHAT IS THIS!
Deal: It’s a video of Cage’s wife Meg and his children Rowan and Liz! They are sitting around a table with an open space for Cage and crying how he left them behind because he cared more about RAGE and beating Daniel Dare than them!
Storm: Cage is locked on this video as now it shows him as a young child after the passing of his sister, talking about how alone he feels without her, and how he became a ghost to his parents as he left them feeling alone as well!
Deal: Now we’re hearing a voice …. It’s the doctor telling him he has a brain tumor and Cage debating treatment for it!
Storm: Now it’s him snapping out of it and saying he will do it after he fights Dare because he refuses to leave the people he cares about alone!
Deal: The voice overs stop and the video shuts off as the walls continue to close in on Cage! He continues to look for a way out, but there is none as the walls are about to FLATTEN HIM ….
Storm: Another trap door opens up underneath and Cage SLIDES out of the room just as the walls were about to close around him!
Deal: Cage looks around, panicked and sweating, trying to make sense of what just happened!
Voice: CAGE HAS FACED HIS FEAR!
Deal: It was his FEAR! CAGE FACED HIS FEAR! Both men have faced their fear and now the Fear Factory is ON!
Storm: Cage exhales a sigh of relief and now tries to navigate his way back to Dare inside the Cathedral!
Deal: Cage is making his way down a hallway of sorts and comes across a door. He kicks it open and goes through where he finds himself standing in front of Dare again! Where the hell did that first trap door take him and how he did end up back here so fast!
Storm: It has to be one of those secret passages the Saint mentioned earlier!
Deal: It has to be because no other explanation makes sense! Both Cage and Dare, bloodied, bruised and still itching to wage war with each have both faced their fears and now the Fear Factory is in full swing!
Storm: The Saint is standing at the end of the hallway watching Cage and Dare stare each other down and he actually looks pleased!
Saint: YOU HAVE BOTH FACED YOUR FEARS NOW THIS IS ANYONE’S MATCH TO WIN! NOW STOP STANDING AROUND AND LET’S DO THIS ALREADY!
Deal: Neither Cage or Dare have to be told twice as just like they did at the start of the match they charge at each other and start beating the hell out of each other! Dare grabs a nearby chair and SMASHES Cage with it! Cage responds by grabbing a painting off the wall and SMASHING IT over Dare’s head!
Storm: They are throwing each other into the wall of the hallway as they continue to batter each other senseless! Dare throws Cage through a door and he ends up in the first floor bathroom! Dare follows him in and throws Cage into the bathtub! He has his hands around Cage’s throat and is CHOKING HIM while Cage claws at his face to break free!
Deal: Dare sees the faucet and turns it on and now water is filling the bathtub! Dare tries to shove Cage’s head under the faucet like he’s trying to WATERBOARD HIM!
Storm: Worse than that I think Dare is trying to DROWN HIM! The tub is filling with water around Cage’s head and Dare has Cage’s head UNDER WATER! DARE IS TRYING TO DROWN CAGE!
Deal: I know this is a no rules match, but I don’t think that includes DROWNING your opponent! Cage is under water trying to fight out but he can’t get his head above water! The Saint has seen enough and is now trying to PULL Dare off of Cage! Dare is REFUSING to let go as he is trying to put Cage away LITERALLY!
Storm: The Saint has his arm around Dare’s neck trying to pull him away from Cage as he says killing your opponent isn’t part of the deal and he’s not going to have someone die in his home!
Deal: The Saint FINALLY pries Dare off of Cage and shoves him back so he can check on him! Cage isn’t moving as his head was under water for a long time! The Saint is checking his pulse and he turns white as a ghost! He says Cage isn’t breathing …. The Saint says Cage is …. He can’t finish his thought ….
Storm: The Saint says Cage is DEAD! Daniel Dare drowned Cage and KILLED HIM!
Deal: NO! NO! This can’t be happening! This has gone too far! It has gone TOO DAMN FAR!
Storm: The Saint looks at Dare who seems totally unbothered by this! He doesn’t care that he just DROWNED CAGE and KILLED HIM!
Deal: The Saint looks up at Dare with pure ANGER in his eyes and begins screaming in his face! He’s screaming that Dare took things too far and now Cage is dead in his bathtub!
Storm: I can’t believe what I’m seeing here! Dare just KILLED CAGE! HE KILLED HIM!
Deal: Cage has been accused of having a death wish in the past, but I don’t think this is what he had in mind! The Saint exits the bathroom saying he needs to call the authorities while Dare looks unconcerned and somewhat PROUD of what he did!
Storm: How can he be proud of THAT! He just killed a man! This is SICK!
Deal: Dare turns his back to the body of Cage and yells at the Saint that he’s not going to help him clean up the body!
Storm: What is wrong with him! That is MESSED UP!
Deal: Dare is now CACKLING HYSTERICALLY as he says this means he wins …. CAGE IS RISING FROM THE BATH TUB! WHAT THE HELL!
Storm: OH MY GOD! CAGE IS A ZOMBIE NOW AND HE’S HUNGRY FOR HUMAN FLESH!
Deal: HE’S NOT A ZOMBIE! HE’S ALSO NOT DEAD! But just like a HORROR MOVIE VILLAIN who won’t stay dead when you thought he was done, I'm going with Jason Voorhees of Friday The 13th when he rises out of Crystal Lake, Cage steps out of the bathtub and now is walking towards Dare!
Storm: Cage looks POSSESSED right now! I’m scared!
Deal: Silence you big baby! Dare still thinks Cage is done for and he has no idea that Cage is ALIVE and on his feet! Dare is still cackling like a hyena to himself as Cage grabs him and spins Dare around to face him!
Storm: Dare’s jaw hits the floor as he can’t believe Cage is alive …. CAGE TACKLES DARE AND BEGINS WHALING ON HIM!
Deal: Dare is trying to cover up but Cage has gone FULLY FERAL as he pummels Dare like a madman! A few minutes ago we thought Cage was DEAD and now he’s beating the shit out of Dare which begs the question was that a RUSE between him and the Saint to fool Dare!
Storm: I don’t know and I doubt either of them will admit to it, but it sure smells that way to me!
Deal: It doesn’t matter now as Cage is PUMMELING Dare! He pulls Dare off the floor and throws him HEAD FIRST INTO THE TOILET! Cage puts Dare’s head on the toilet seat and begins SLAMMING THE LID UP AND DOWN ON IT! He now sticks Dare’s head into the toilet and FLUSHES IT ON HIM! I hope for Dare’s sake that the toilet was empty!
Storm: Cage pulls Dare up and hurls him into the hallway and Dare slams into the wall! Dare bounces back towards Cage who drops him with a FACE SLAM! Cage covers him and gets 1 …. 2 …. DARE KICKS OUT!
Deal: That is Cage’s first attempt at a pinfall after facing his fear, and now it’s all about who can put the other away! Cage grabs Dare by the hair and throws him head first into the kitchen! Dare slams into the dishwasher and Cage runs towards him with a RUNNING KNEE …. DARE MOVES AND CAGE CRASHES INTO THE DISHWASHER!
Storm: Dare opens up the dishwasher while Cage clutches his knee! Dare grabs a plate and SMASHES it over Cage’s head! Cage staggers as Dare grabs a broken piece from the plate he just destroyed and CUTS Cage across the stomach!
Deal: Cage doubles over as that cut deep, now Dare grabs Cage by the leg and places it across the open dishwasher …. DARE SLAMS IT SHUT ON CAGE’S LEG! Cage hits the ground writhing in pain and now Dare picks him up for a DEATH VALLEY DRIVER ON THE KITCHEN COUNTER!
Storm: Cage rolls off to the floor and now Dare covers him! 1 …. 2 …. CAGE KICKS OUT! Dare yells at the Saint saying it was a slow count and the Saint tells Dare maybe if he didn’t move in slow motion he might have gotten the pin!
Deal: Dare is known for trying to intimidate the officials but he isn’t going to intimidate the Saint. That isn’t going to stop him from arguing though and he is making his point known loudly!
Storm: The Saint is making his point just as loudly as these two were MADE to argue with each other!
Deal: The Saint isn’t having it with Dare and says if he wants another round with him they can set a time and place in 2026 but for now he needs to focus on Cage! Dare angrily turns around to face Dare …. CAGE SMASHES HIM OVER THE HEAD WITH A BLENDER!
Storm: Dare DROPS like he was shot as Cage BRAINED him with that blender! Glass is everywhere and I think some of it is wedged in Dare’s skull! Cage moves in, hobbling on one leg and PULLS himself up on the kitchen counter! He stands over Dare and LEAPS OFF FOR AN ELBOW SMASH!
Deal: I don’t know if he leaped off or fell off because his weakened leg couldn’t support his weight! Either way he pulled it off and Cage covers him again! 1 …. 2 …. DARE KICKS OUT!
Storm: Close call for Dare as Cage nearly got him! Dare stands up and Cage drills him with an upper cut! Another one and Dare is reeling! Cage goes to follow up but Dare lashes out with a kick to Cage’s wounded knee and Cage drops like a rock!
Deal: Dare drags Cage towards the dining room pummeling him as he does! Dare picks up Cage and SLAMS Cage on top of the dining room table! Dare climbs up on the dining room table and lifts Cage up for a MESSIANIC PILEDRIVER THROUGH THE DINING ROOM TABLE! HOLY SHIT!
Storm: That table isn’t like the ones you see at a RAGE arena, this a THICK TABLE and dare just obliterated it with Cage’s head!
Deal: Cage is writhing around in pain like a fish out of water, holding his neck which Dare tweaked earlier in the match! Dare now covers Cage and here’s the count! 1 …. 2 …. CAGE KICKS OUT IN TIME!
Storm: Dare can’t believe he didn’t get it! Dare pulls Cage up and prepares for a POWER BOMB …. Cage BACK FLIPS him over and Dare lands on debris from the broken table! Cage now wraps his left arm around Dare’s neck and begins PUMMELING him on the top of his skull with his right!
Deal: Cage is POUNDING those shards of glass from the blender stuck in Dare’s head deeper into his flesh and blood is streaming down his face! Dare reaches back and JAMS his thumb into Cage’s eye and Cage lets go! He stands up and Dare gets back to his feet. Dare moves towards him and Cage quickly responds with a SUPER KICK! It sends Dare’s head into the wall and he hits the floor! Cage covers him and gets 1 …. 2 …. DARE KICKS OUT IN TIME!
Storm: Another close call for Dare, but he’s still alive! Cage can’t believe he didn’t get it and goes to follow up, but Dare catches him with a big right hook! Cage fires back and now they are brawling down the main hallway of the Cathedral!
Deal: The punches are flying fast and furious …. Wait a second there’s that room the Saint was talking about earlier!
Storm: The one he said they are not allowed to enter or bad things would happen?
Deal: That’s the one! It has a big KEEP OUT sign plastered on it and Cage and Dare are fighting right towards it! The Saint is telling them to avoid that room or they will both be sorry, but good luck getting them to listen while they are beating the shit out of each other!
Storm: Cage nails Dare with a big right and that staggers Dare! He fires back and catches Cage in the jaw! That has Cage reeling but he quickly snaps out of it and TACKLES DARE INTO THE DOOR OF THE FORBIDDEN ROOM!
Deal: They literally busted open the door to that room and they both went flying inside! The Saint screams “NOW YOU DID IT!” and follows them inside! The Saint SLAMS the door shut and locks it behind him! He looks at them and yells “YOU DIDN’T LISTEN NOW YOU’RE GOING TO GET IT!
Storm: Who knows what that could mean! I’m looking around the room and I don’t see anything unusual except that it’s poorly lit. I don’t see the big deal ….
Deal: A large television at the end of the room lights up and a video starts to play! What the hell is this!
(Video of horror directors Rob Zombie and Uwe Boll plays on the screen.)
Narrator: TODAY AT THE ACADEMY FOR HORROR MOVIE GREATNESS, WE HONOR VISIONARY DIRECTOR UWE BOLL WITH THIS AWARD FOR LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT IN THE HORROR GENRE!
Cage: NOOOOOOOO! UWE BOLL SUCKS! MAKE IT STOP!
Narrator: WE ALSO HONOR ROB ZOMBIE WITH THE AWARD FOR THE GREATEST REBOOT OF A HORROR MOVIE FOR HIS VISIONARY REMAKE OF HALLOWEEN!
Cage: THIS IS TOO MUCH! TURN IT OFF RIGHT NOW!
Deal: Cage is LOSING HIS MIND as anyone who knows Cage knows he DESPISES Uwe Boll and he wanted to personally track down Rob Zombie and kick his ass for how he BUTCHERED the Halloween remake! Seeing this has to be TORTURE for Cage!
Storm: That video stops and now one starts playing of Daniel Dare dressed like ELVIS at a Karaoke contest …. SINGING?
*Dare on video: MY HEART WILL GO OOOOOOOOOOOONNNNNNNN!
Deal: Dear God it’s a video of Dare singing a CELINE DION SONG! I will never will get this image out of my mind!
Dare: THIS IS SLANDER! THIS IS AI GENERATED SLANDER! MUSIC IS NOISE AND I SURE AS HELL WOULD NEVER SING A CELINE DION SONG! TURN THIS OFF!
Deal: The Saint warned them not to go into this room! This is some sort twisted play on fears they both might have and it appears to be working as the Saint is engaging in EMOTIONAL CRUELTY towards both Cage and Dare!
Storm: They are both sweating profusely as this is clearly some form of torture by the Saint who set this room up just for them!
Deal: I guess he figured if they are going to fight in and destroy his house he is going to find a way to amuse himself in the process ….
(Another video plays and it shows Horror In The High Desert director Dutch Marich.)
Marich: Hi, Horror In The High Desert fans! It’s me, Dutch Marich, and I want to thank you all for enjoying the movies, especially the last one, Majesty. But I recently had an epiphany and realized I HATE making horror movies! So I am announcing I am officially CANCELLING Part Five of the Horror In The High Desert series and going back to my first love, making documentary movies about the greatest Olympic sport of all time …. CURLING!
Cage: NO! DAMN YOU SAINT! THIS ISN’T FUNNY! YOU’VE GONE TOO FAR …. I THINK I’M GOING TO BE SICK!
Deal: Cage is down on all fours DRY HEAVING as the idea of Horror In The High Desert Part Five not being made is too much for him to handle!
Storm: Now ANOTHER video is playing on the television! What else could we see!
Deal: It looks like a government official making a speech? What in the world is going on!
Government official: Today, for the first time in history, the House Of Representatives UNANIMOUSLY voted to make the production, distribution and consumption of pineapple pizza ILLEGAL! The bill immediately went to the Senate where it passed UNANIMOUSLY and then went to the President’s desk where he immediately signed it and then promised that anyone caught violating this federal law will immediately go to prison for LIFE!
Dare: THIS ISN’T FUNNY SAINT! PINEAPPLE PIZZA IS A GIFT FROM THE GODS AND I REFUSE TO LISTEN TO YOU SULLY IT’S GOOD NAME LIKE THIS!
Deal: Dare is HYPERVENTILATING as this video clearly didn’t sit well with him! A light flicks on near Dare and we see a PINEAPPLE PIZZA on a table waiting for him! Dare immediately rushes over to get himself a slice to calm his nerves! He grabs a slice and we hear a BUZZING SOUND …. The pineapple pizza is attached to an ELECTRO SHOCK MACHINE! Dare is being ZAPPED with electricity while he holds the slice but he STILL EATS IT! Damn this man loves his pineapple pizza!
Storm: Even while he’s being shocked with electricity! The Saint has always said enjoying pineapple pizza was a sign of mental illness and he may be on to something!
Deal: Dare finishes the slice and flips off the Saint when he’s done! Neither he or Cage are happy with him right now!
Cage: WHAT THE HELL IS WRONG WITH YOU SAINT! THIS IS TOO MUCH!
Dare: YOU ARE A SICK MAN SAINT! YOU HEAR ME? YOU ARE SICK?
Saint: YOU GUYS WANT SICK? I’LL GIVE YOU SICK!
Deal: The Saint has a box and pulls out what appears to be noise cancelling headphones? Why the hell is the Saint putting on noise cancelling headphones?
Storm: The Saint pulls what appears to be a remote out of his pocket. He points it towards something and clicks a button. MUSIC starts to play …. Oh God Saint you didn’t. PLEASE TELL ME YOU DIDN’T!
Music: I JUST WANT YOU FOR MY OWN …. MORE THAN YOU COULD EVER KNOW …. MAKE MY WISH COME TRUE …. ALL I WANT FOR CHRISTMAS IS YOU!
Deal: DAMN IT HE DID! The Saint is TORTURING Cage and Dare with the most annoying, obnoxious, overplayed holiday song, ALL I WANT FOR CHRISTMAS BY MARIAH CAREY! THIS IS INHUMAN!
Cage: SAINT YOU SON OF A BITCH! THIS IS DEPRAVED EVEN FOR YOU!
Dare: MUSIC IS NOISE AND THIS IS THE NOISIEST NOISE I’VE EVER HEARD! I HATE YOU SAINT!
Saint: WHAT’S THAT? I CAN’T HEAR EITHER OF YOU! DAMN THESE NOISE CANCELLING HEADPHONES WORK GREAT! THEY WERE EXPENSIVE, BUT WORTH EVERY PENNY!
Deal: Cage and Dare are both covering their ears screaming bloody murder and who can blame them as the Saint has piped in Mariah Carey’s GOD AWFUL Christmas song to torture them! This is sick! Twisted! And I think this violates the part in the United States Constitution that outlaws CRUEL AND UNUSUAL PUNISHMENT as NO ONE likes this song!
Storm: Speak for yourself, I think it’s kinda catchy! ALL I WANT FOR CHRISTMAS …. IS YOU!
Deal: YOU NEED HELP! Cage and Dare have their ears covered and are screaming at the Saint to turn the song off and of course the Saint decides to TURN UP THE VOLUME! Cage and Dare now go to the door and are trying to kick it open but the door is LOCKED!
Storm: They are demanding it be open and are kicking at the door trying to break it down! Cage and Dare now both lower their shoulders and BLAST into the door and it opens up! They both go spilling into the hallway and they both look RELIEVED to be out of that room!
Saint: CAGE! DANIEL DARE! YOU HAVE BOTH FACED YOUR FEARS! POORLY! BUT YOU FACED THEM! I HOPE YOU ENJOYED THE SHOW! HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA!
Deal: The Saint is laughing hysterically at what he just put Cage and Dare through and for the first time ever I think Cage and Dare agree with each other as neither of them found this funny! But they don’t have time to worry about that as there is still a match to be won and now the fists start flying AGAIN!
Storm: They are fighting down the hallway and are battering each other against the wall! They have beaten each other half to death this entire time and they still have a lot of fight in them!
Deal: Cage and Dare continue to batter each other and they are making their way towards a GLASS DOOR! Cage and Dare are moving at WARP SPEED as they pummel each other and THEY THROW EACH OTHER THROUGH THE GLASS DOOR! OH MY GOD!
Storm: THAT WAS MESSED UP! These two were already bloody head to toe and now they just sliced each other open even more! There is a pool of blood forming beneath both of them and even more glass stuck in their bodies! How much further are they going to push each other!
Deal: As far as they have to! That’s how far they will push each other! Both men are pushing themselves up and we see they are on the patio that leads to the Cathedral’s backyard! They are now OUTSIDE and will you look at that? IT’S SNOWING! They are outside in the snow and there is a GIANT CHRISTMAS TREE in the back yard with CHRISTMAS GIFTS underneath it!
Storm: And look who’s standing in front of the tree …. It’s SAINTA CLAUS!
Deal: IT IS SAINTA CLAUS! The Saint has put on his Sainta Claus get up and is standing in front of the Christmas tree waving Cage and Dare towards him!
Saint: HO HO HO! MERRY CHRISTMAS TO YOU TWO! Despite the fact you both have turned my house in a war zone and will be paying through the nose to get it fixed, as the official provider of holiday greetings and seasons beatings, as the special referee of this all important match, I decided it was only right that I got each of you a very special CHRISTMAS GIFT! Dare, here is YOURS!
Deal: Sainta Claus hands Dare a box and he quickly opens it up …. EDNA! IT’S EDNA! The barbed wire baseball bat Dare has used on numerous victims over the years!
Saint: Enjoy the gift! If you don't, that's not my problem! Cage, here is YOURS!
Deal: Sainta Claus hands Cage his gift and he opens it up …. It’s a KENDO STICK wrapped with DUCT TAPE AND RAZOR BLADES!
Storm: Both Cage and Dare seem happy with their gifts which goes to show Sainta Claus is WAY BETTER than that fraud Santa Claus! That asshole always forgets the batteries!
Deal: Don’t get me started on that FAKE! But that’s for another day as after beating each other senseless throughout the Cathedral, Cage and Dare are now outside in the back yard, IN THE SNOW, bloodied and bruised with both of them holding a VERY DANGEROUS WEAPON in their hands! The blood pouring out of their numerous wounds is turning the snow beneath their feet bright red and here is a pool of blood around both men!
Saint: What are you two waiting for? You have your gifts, now FUCK EACH OTHER UP ALREADY!
Deal: They don’t need to be told twice as Cage and Dare are now DUELING with their weapons! Dare swings at Cage with Edna but he blocks it away with the Kendo Stick! Cage now swings at Dare who bats it away with Edna! These two are trying to MAIM each other permanently here in the backyard of the Cathedral!
Storm: And the snow is falling harder now! Both men are fighting the blood falling into their eyes and the snow blowing in their face! This match sure has had everything!
Deal: Dare and Cage continue to swing away at each other but are not able to land a shot! Cage takes a wild swing with the Kendo Stick but Dare ducks out of the way! Cage tries to get himself set but his feet slip in the snow and DARE SMASHES CAGE IN THE BACK WITH EDNA!
Storm: Cage HOWLS in agony as the barbed wire digs into his flesh! Dare takes Edna and is now GRINDING IT UP AND DOWN CAGE’S BACK! LOOK AT ALL THAT BLOOD!
Deal: Dare is taking chunks out of Cage’s back with Edna and there is a SICK, TWISTED SMILE ON DARE’S FACE! He is TORTURING CAGE and I THINK HE’S GETTING OFF ON IT!
Storm: Dare derives happiness from the misery of others and this is without question his HAPPY PLACE!
Deal: Cage grabs the Kendo Stick with both hands and takes a desperation swing backwards over his shoulders and gets Dare in the face with it! Cage now pulls the Kendo Stick forward and MY GOD! One of the razor blades got Dare on the side of his face and opened up a HUGE wound!
Storm: Dare recoils in pain and now Cage rushes at him and CROSS CHECKS Dare in the face with the Kendo Stick like a hockey player and Dare goes down! He’s trying to get up but is slipping on the snow and now Cage begins WHALING ON DARE WITH THE KENDO STICK!
Deal: Cage is GOING OFF on Dare and look at Cage’s face! He has gone totally SAVAGE! He may be here physically but mentally he is elsewhere as every facet of what makes Cage who he is and his humanity have taken leave from his mind and has been replaced by a bloodthirsty, ravenous ANIMAL!
Storm: It’s the zombie in him! You know how much he loves those zombie movies! He’s watched so many of them it’s turned him into one!
Deal: You know that’s not possible! Or I don’t think it is! Either way Cage is BATTERING Dare head to toe with that Kendo Stick and is opening a new one each time one of those razor blades makes contact with his flesh!
Storm: Dare tries to sit up and Cage BLASTS HIM OVER THE HEAD! Dare goes down and Cage goes for the cover! 1 …. 2 …. DARE KICKS OUT IN TIME!
Deal: Dare was able to kick out before the Saint counted to three, and did you notice each time the Saint’s hand slapped the snow, BLOOD came shooting up as everywhere these men go there is a pool of blood that follows them!
Storm: I saw that and that is the perfect way to describe this match! A never ending pool of blood! I’m surprised either of these men have any left!
Deal: Cage gets back to his feet and tries to reset as Dare is barely able to stand up! Cage moves towards Dare, Kendo Stick still in tow …. Dare grabs a handful of blood soaked snow and THROWS IT IN CAGE’S EYES! Cage is frantically wiping the snow out of his eyes …. Dare comes up from behind Cage with Edna and is TRYING TO FORCE IT INTO CAGE’S MOUTH!
Storm: Dare has a modified FULL NELSON on Cage and is using it to keep Edna in his mouth! Cage is trying to keep his mouth closed and the barbed wire is SLICING OPEN HIS LIPS!
Deal: Blood is now pouring out of Cage’s mouth and Cage is desperately trying to break out! Cage reaches his hands up and GRABS Edna! The barbed wire is cutting into his hands but he is FORCING Edna away from his mouth! Cage leans forward and now swings his head backwards into Dare’s face! He caught him on the nose and that stuns Dare! He does it again and Dare loses his grip!
Storm: Cage breaks free and turns to face Dare …. Dare raises Edna above his head and BRINGS IT DOWN VIOLENTLY ON CAGE’S HEAD! Cage hits the ground and now the blood is flowing like a river out of his head!
Deal: Dare is standing over Cage with a crazed look in his eyes and I feel like we just witnessed a horrific re-enactment of the scene from The Walking Dead where Negan killed Glen! Only Negan called his weapon Lucille and Dare is WAY MORE EVIL than Negan ever was!
Storm: Cage is down and he isn’t moving as Dare literally split his head open with Edna! A PERVERSE SMILE appears on Dare’s face and now he covers Cage! There is no way Cage kicks out of this!
Deal: The Saint counts and we get 1 …. 2 …. CAGE KICKS OUT! HE KICKED OUT! IT WAS AT THE LAST SECOND BUT DAMN IT HE KICKED OUT!
Storm: HOW! I THOUGHT HE WAS DONE! HOW DID HE KICK OUT!
Deal: Dare is asking himself the same question as he can’t believe Cage survived that! What a scene this is! Two of RAGE’s all time greats, battling it out in the back yard of another all time great, covered head to toe in their own blood as the Chicago snow falls around them!
Storm: The thing is only Dare is on his feet! Cage has next to nothing left and while Dare is beaten down himself, he still has more to give than Cage at this point! It’s going to take a miracle for Cage to pull this off!
Deal: Cage is trying to get to his feet and Dare raises his hand up! That means the TESTICLE SQUEEZE is coming as he wants to end this NOW! Dare charges in for the Testcicle Squeeze …. Cage BLOCKS IT and takes Dare to the ground with an arm bar! He sees the Kendo Stick nearby and places Dare’s hand on it …. CAGE STOMPS DARE’S HAND ON THE KENDO STICK!
Storm: One of the razor blades sliced open Dare’s hand! Cage just cut open his power hand, the one he uses for the Testicle Squeeze and that cut is SICKENING! There is blood everywhere!
Deal: That also snapped the Kendo Stick in half and now Cage’s weapon is useless! But he picks Dare up and delivers a FALCON ARROW on what’s left of it and the razor blades go into Dare’s back! Cage covers him and here’s the count! 1 …. 2 …. DARE KICKS OUT RIGHT BEFORE THREE!
Storm: Now I’m asking HOW DID DARE DO THAT! That would have put away most wrestlers easily!
Deal: Dare isn’t most wrestlers! Neither is Cage! And these men are giving everything they have in this WAR of a match! Cage can’t believe he didn’t get the three count there and seems to be asking himself what is it going to take to defeat Dare!
Storm: You can see his breath in the cold Chicago air as he tries to think of something, anything to put Dare down as nothing has worked so far!
Deal: Cage gets to his feet and again goes to try to put Dare away …. TESTICLE SQUEEZE! DARE HAS THE TESTICLE SQUEEZE ON CAGE! That’s the same hand that got sliced open by the razor blades on the Kendo Stick and blood is pouring out of Dare’s hand as he applies the hold but it seems to be working as Cage is in TORTUROUS PAIN!
Storm: The Saint is standing by Cage to see if he taps out, but Cage is refusing to give in! Dare is screaming at Cage to call it quits while his manhood is intact but Cage will not tap out!
Deal: Normally there would be ring ropes Cage could try to get to but they are fighting outside in the snow so Cage has nothing to turn to except whatever strength he has left! The problem is I don’t think he has much if any left!
Storm: Cage is hanging on, using the strongest part of his body to stay in the fight and that’s his HEART! Cage’s biggest strength throughout his career has always been his heart, but it’s also been his biggest weakness as it has led him to push him further than he should have! This is looking like one of those times!
Deal: The Saint continues to look over Cage to see if he’s going to tap and Cage is still refusing to give in! Dare is squeezing harder and harder and you can only imagine the pain Cage is in right now! Dare is telling the Saint to call the match but Cage screams at him not to even think about it because he’s not done!
Storm: This is PAINFUL to watch! Cage is refusing to give in but he looks to be fading! I think he’s fading!
Deal: HE IS! Cage looks like he is passing out as his eyes are rolling back in his head! He is losing consciousness and now the Saint raises Cage’s hand …. It falls! He raises it a second time and it FALLS AGAIN!
Storm: This isn’t looking good for Cage! One more time and it’s over!
Deal: Dare is screaming at the Saint to raise his hand again! He believes Cage is done and won’t respond! The Saint takes a deep breath and raises Cage’s hand a third time …. IT STAYS UP! CAGE’S HAND STAYS UP! DARE CAN’T BELIEVE IT! THE SAINT CAN’T BELIEVE! THESE FANS IN NEW YORK CAN’T BELIEVE IT! AND I SURE AS HELL CAN’T BELIEVE IT EITHER!
Storm: The fans here in New York City are on their feet cheering for Cage! They want him to keep fighting! They want him to take down Dare!
Fans: CAGE! CAGE! CAGE!
Deal: The sound of the fans chanting for Cage is being piped into the loud speaker system of the Cathedral and they can hear it in the back yard! Cage can hear it and is now pounding his hand on the ground trying to fire himself up as the fans continue to chant louder!
Storm: Cage is trying to WILL himself to overcome the UNGODLY PAIN he is feeling and fight out of the Testicle Squeeze that Dare has shown no signs of letting up on! In fact he’s only putting more pressure on!
Deal: I’ve never seen a more pained expression in my life than the one I see on Cage’s face right now! But I’ve also never seen a look of greater determination either! Cage is trying to force his way to his feet while Dare STILL has the Testicle Squeeze on!
Storm: He’s back on his feet! Cage has somehow forced his way to his feet!
Deal: Cage is back up and now he reaches down to Dare’s hand that has the Testicle Squeeze on and JAMS HIS THUMB INTO THE CUT ON HIS HAND! Remember that’s the hand Cage stomped into the Kendo Stick that got cut open by the razor blades! Now Cage is DIGGING his thumb into that wound and is RIPPING IT OPEN FURTHER!
Storm: Dare is HOWLING IN PAIN and blood is GUSHING out of the wound!
Deal: Cage continues to jam his thumb into the wound and DARE LETS GO! DARE LETS GO OF THE TESTICLE SQUEEZE …. THUNDER CAGE! CAGE GOT HIM WITH THE THUNDER CAGE!
Storm: DARE IS DOWN! HE’S DOWN AND HE ISN’T MOVING!
Deal: CAGE COVERS HIM! 1 …. 2 …. 3! CAGE GOT HIM! HE GOT HIM! CAGE IS THE NEW RAGE WORLD CHAMPION!
**DING**DING**DING**
Stock: LADIES AND GENTLEMEN! THE WINNER OF THE FEAR FACTORY …. AND THE NEW RAGE WORLD CHAMPION …. CAGE!
(Deafening pop from the fans. A video of the fans celebrating the win is projected onto a large screen by the Cathedral’s backyard with chants of CAGE! CAGE! CAGE! erupting again.)
Deal: CAGE HAS DONE IT! Cage has defeated Daniel Dare in what might be the SICKEST and BLOODIEST match I have ever seen but Cage defeats Daniel Dare and is now the NEW RAGE WORLD CHAMPION! HE DID IT!
Storm: What a match! WHAT A MATCH THIS WAS! It had everything you could possibly think of and more! These men threw everything they had at each other and gave us a match for the ages. But in the end Cage prevails and RAGE has a new world champion!
Deal: Dare is sitting in the snow, covered in blood and breathing heavily, taking in the sight of the Saint handing Cage the RAGE World Championship belt and raising his hand in victory!
Storm: Cage looks up at the video showing the fans celebrating back in New York City and raises the belt above his head in acknowledgement! The cheers get even louder as the fans get the ending they were hoping for, Cage is walking out as champion!
Deal: A feud between two of the biggest names in RAGE that has lasted for almost THREE YEARS comes to a head in a match I will never forget for as long as I live. The Saint has pulled out his cellphone and is telling the paramedics to come inside NOW as Dare, clearly in pain, is trying to stand and walk off but is having difficulty doing so while Cage COLLAPSES into the snow as the exhaustion finally overwhelms him!
Storm: Is Cage making SNOW ANGELS or are his arms and legs just moving because of the cold and pain?
Deal: I don’t know, but whatever it is Cage is making a snow angel with his own blood and it’s own way that seems like a fitting end to this match! The paramedics have made it to the back yard and immediately begin working on Cage and Dare as both of these men are going to need serious medical attention after this!
Storm: That’s not all who came out, look who else has joined us!
Deal: It’s the FREAKS ON PARADE! We haven’t seen them in forever! They have come out to the back yard and they have HUGE BOX OF FIRE WORKS! They start lighting them off and we have a Christmas fireworks display to end Year 22! Cage sees the fireworks and says something to the Saint!
Cage: I THOUGHT YOU SAID NOTHING FLAMMABLE!
Saint: I SAID NOTHING FLAMMABLE FOR YOU!
Cage: BASTARD! IT WAS ONE ROOM!
Saint: IT WAS A BIG ROOM!
Deal: The Saint and Cage continue to discuss the flammable items issue as the paramedics continue to work on him as well as Dare. The Freaks are filling the sky with fireworks and this is the perfect way to end 2025 in RAGE! Thank you all for watching Year 22 and we can’t wait to see all of you in 2026! Until then MERRY CHRISTMAS, HAPPY HOLIDAYS AND WE WILL SEE YOU NEXT YEAR!
(The ending credits roll with Cage being loaded onto a stretcher with the RAGE World Championship belt resting on his waist, Dare being wheeled out on a stretcher of his own and the Freaks On Parade continuing to set off fireworks while the Saint looks on.)
[Card]
RAGE Year 22 PPV
Tuesday, December 23rd, 2025
Madison Square Garden - New York, New York
Main Event
RAGE World Championship
-Live from The Saint's Cathedral in Chicago, Illinois on RAGE Vision!
-Fear Factory Match
Special Guest Referee: The Saint
Daniel Dare (champion) vs. Cage
RAGE Bare Knuckles Championship
The Bootslut (champion) w/ Filthy Phil vs. Monster Big Tel
RAGE Scientific Showcase Championship
Doug Devens (champion) w/ Thomas Gordon vs. Nightwalker
RAGE High Stakes Championship
Scott Grayse (champion) vs. Doug Devens w/ Thomas Gordon
RAGE Gauntlet Tag Team Championships
Thee Storm (Lady Giant and Crazy Jenna) (champions) vs. Action Jay Jackson and Gemini w/ Homeless Don
One-on-One Match
-Paid for by Richard Mason
-Live from Saudi Arabia on RAGE Vision!
Steve Hogar vs. Kip Kutler
Loser Leaves RAGE Match
-Handicapped Match
Harvey Adams vs. Sweet FA and Tuppence Banglarron w/ Filthy Phil
Double Jeopardy Prize Steel Cage Match
-Climb the cage - somehow figure out a way to win the briefcase hanging from the rafters to claim the Double Jeopardy prize!
Participants:
Joe Mills
Dana Czech
Monster Big Pat
Monster Big Dave
Monster Big Hamish
Kristian Bane
Harmony Hardin
Sin
Biz MacTavish
Cora
Kristial Ball
Bart the Florida Man
LaPercell Daisy
Dan the Baptist
Lucy
Bobby Bastard
Harold Hartley
Malaboo Dreamstone
Alice Killjoy
Dolly Killjoy
Fifteen
Reginald Van Newton
Shannan Hicks
[Content]
Deal: We are kicking things off here at Year 22 with the Double Jeopardy Cage match! 23 RAGE superstars will be competing inside of this cage to claim the prize that is inside a briefcase that is suspended above the ring! The object is to climb the cage and claim the briefcase and whoever is able to grab it and win the Double Jeopardy prize, it will grant whoever wins it the ability to restart ANY MATCH ONE TIME and there is NO EXPIRATION DATE on this prize!
Storm: That’s a TRUE LEGEND of a prize, almost as good as waking up on Christmas morning and finding Santa Claus left you a Buddy Meyers bath bomb and a super sized box of Corn Flakes under your tree! Neil Puller and his Ricker Fed crap has nothing to do with this!
Deal: Yeah, sure let’s go with that! There is a verifiable WHO’S WHO of RAGE competing in this match. I mean look at all these WORLD CLASS SUPERSTARS competing in this match!
Joe Mills
Dana Czech
Monster Big Pat
Monster Big Dave
Monster Big Hamish
Kristian Bane
Harmony Hardin
Sin
Biz MacTavish
Cora
Kristal Ball
Bart the Florida Man
LaPercell Daisy
Dan the Baptist
Lucy
Bobby Bastard
Harold Hartley
Malaboo Dreamstone
Alice Killjoy
Dolly Killjoy
Fifteen
Reginald Van Newton
Shannan Hicks
Storm: That’s a hell of a list! A total VIP contingent of RAGE AND PRO WRESTLING!
Deal: Every wrestler in RAGE is a VIP of this business! That’s what makes us RAGE!
Stock: LADIES AND BLOODY GENTLEMEN! UP NEXT IS THE DOUBLE BLOODY JEOPARDY CAGE MATCH! THE DOUBLE JEOPARDY PRIZE IS INSIDE A BLOODY BRIEFCASE SUSPENDED FROM THE RAFTERS ABOVE THE RING! THE FIRST PERSON TO CLIMB THE BLOODY CAGE AND GRAB THE BRIEFCASE WILL WIN THE DOUBLE JEOPARDY PRIZE WHICH WILL ALLOW THE HOLDER TO RESTART ONE BLOODY MATCH ANY TIME AT A TIME AND PLACE OF THEIR BLOODY CHOOSING AND THERE IS NO BLOODY EXPIRATION DATE ON THIS PRIZE!
NOW THAT WE GOT THAT OUT OF THE BLOODY WAY LET’S MEET THE BLOODY COMPETITORS!
JOE MILLS
DANA CZECH
MONSTER BIG PAT
MONSTER BIG DAVE
MONSTER BIG HAMISH
KRISTIAN BANE
HARMONY HARDIN
SIN
BIZ MACTAVISH
CORA
KRISTAL BALL
BART THE FLORIDA MAN
LAPERCELL DAISY
DAN THE BAPTIST
LUCY
BOBBY BASTARD
HAROLD HARTLEY
MALABOO DREAMSTONE
ALICE KILLJOY
DOLLY KILLJOY
FIFTEEN
REGINALD VAN NEWTON
AND SHANNAN BLOODY HICKS!
Deal: We are just moments away from this very important match! But now that the wrestlers are inside the cage I notice we are short a few wrestlers as Kristal Ball is nowhere to be found! What is going on with that?
Storm: I don’t know why she wouldn’t be here, but Ball is apparently running late or totally forgot about the match and I doubt she forgot!
Deal: I doubt that too! I also don’t see Harold Hartley either! He was listed as one of the favorites in Las Vegas to win this, but he’s not here either! What is going on?
Storm: Hartley never runs late, I hope nothing happened to him! Same goes for Kristal Ball! What is going on here!?
Deal: That’s two people missing from this match and we have no idea what happened to them! We’ll have to find out later as right now this match is about to start with the 21 wrestlers who did make it to the cage!
**DING**DING**
Deal: Here we go and immediately we have wrestlers going towards the cage wall! Bart the Florida Man makes a quick move to get towards the briefcase, but Monster Big Hamish grabs him off the cage wall and CHOKE SLAMS him to the mat!
Storm: Harmony Hardin is on the top turnbuckle trying to get up the cage but Fifteen comes underneath her and POWER BOMBS Hardin to the mat!
Deal: RVN now runs up and STOMPS Hardin in the head! He calls her a DEFECT for thinking she could claim a prize meant for either him or Fifteen!
Storm: Cora turns and spins. She wipes out both of the Killjoys with a FLYING BODY BLOCK! Cora now turns towards the cage and starts to climb but is quickly cut off by Lucy who grabs her by the shoulder and yanks her back down!
Deal: Lucy tries to climb the cage wall, but Bobby grabs her by the ankle and roughly pulls Lucy off the wall! Lucy angrily shoves him and the former couple are having words with each other, but here comes DTB from behind with a DOUBLE AXE HANDLE to Bobby!
Storm: Monsters Big Dave and Big Pat are slugging it out with Mills and Czech as they all are preventing each other from getting onto the cage! The Double Jeopardy prize is dangling from the rafters waiting for someone to climb up and grab it but that is going to be a tough task for whoever pulls it off!
Deal: Shannan Hicks has LaPecell Daisy above his head and PRESS SLAMS her into the cage! He now flexes his muscles in celebration and screams at everyone in the cage!
Hicks: Y’ALL BETTER GET OUT OF MAHHH WAY BECAUSE IMMA WINNING THIS ONE, DADDY!
Storm: Nice to see Hicks is as confident as ever, but he better pay attention because Bane comes up from behind and THROWS Hicks face first into the cage!
Deal: Malaboo Dreamstone is tied up with Sin and Biz and they are letting each other have it! There will be no teamwork found in this match tonight!
*The action continues for the next several minutes with every wrestler showing out. Mills and Czech show off their legendary teamwork as they take down Big Dave and Big Pat with a combination of a Double Superkick followed by a Double Drop Kick. Big Dave and Big Pat return the favor shortly after that as they threw Mills and Czech over their shoulders, intentionally smashing Mills and Czech into each other before delivering a massive power slam to both.
Fifteen showed off his impressive skills by climbing the cage and leaping off towards Bastard Bobby with a dynamic flying shoulder tackle. Bobby was able to fight back and hit Fifteen with a Fall Away Slam into the cage. Lucy and Dan The Baptist double team Bobby and drop him with a DDT into a Curb Stomp combo, which leads to Bobby getting an unlikely assist from Cora who sends Lucy flying into the cage with an amazing Flying Head Scissors. Bobby got up and dropped DTB with a clothesline, only to find himself swarmed by Fifteen and RVN.
Sin and Biz show off their impressive teamwork against the Killjoys with Filthy Phil cheering them on from the outside. Sin, putting her announcing skills to use during the assault, perfectly narrates the ass kicking Biz and herself lay on the Killjoy’s, throwing the word bloody and some other choice words we will not repeat here at them, clearly enjoying the beating they are delivering. And of course Biz made sure to leave her mark, literally, as she bit both Alice and Dolly on their shoulders, leaving a huge bite mark on them and nearly taking a large chunk of flesh with her.
Hicks and Bane take turns smashing each other’s head into the cage, with Hicks repeatedly asking Bane “DO YOU KNOW WHO YOU’RE MESSING WITH, DADDY?”, a question Bane clearly gets tired of being asked very quickly.
Dreamstone found herself tied up with Bart and LaPercell and that fight proved far more vicious than people expected with all of them hitting what could be considered dirty moves on each other in the process.
There was no shortage of high impact moves as wrestlers such as Mills, DTB, Sin, and Big Hamish all pulling off amazing moves off of the cage well, such as Mills with a Moonsault off the cage onto the Monsters, DTB with an amazing Tornado DDT on Bobby, Sin with a Hurricanrana on Alice and Big Hamish of all people with a massive splash onto Bart the Florida Man who was all over the place during the chaos.
There were several near misses as numerous wrestlers went for the briefcase and failed. Biz came close, Lucy almost got it, RVN made a suicidal leap off of the cage and came within an inch of claiming it, and Big Dave came painfully close before missing it and crashing into several wrestler’s below.
There was no shortage of highlight reel moves, but perhaps the most shocking moment didn’t involve an attempt for the briefcase but something far more controversial involving Cora!
Deal: Cora and Lucy are battling each other tooth and nail as they are bashing each other’s head into the cage! Lucy with a martial arts kick to Cora, who responds with a spinning back fist to Lucy!
Storm: They have really torn into each other! I would love to see them face off in a regular match after this!
Deal: So would I! Lucy with a Knee Strike to Cora, but she quickly follows up with a HEAD BUTT! That knocks Lucy backwards and now Cora starts to climb the cage! She has her eyes on the briefcase as she goes but now Lucy recovers and goes after her! Lucy clocks Cora in the head and drives her head into the cage! Lucy has Cora by the mask and is SMASHING her head into the cage!
Storm: Cora fires her elbow into Lucy’s midsection and that slows her down! Cora now SHOVES Lucy and she is losing her footing! Lucy reaches out for the cage wall to prevent her from falling, but accidentally gets a hold of Cora’s mask and RIPS IT OFF AS SHE FALLS TO THE MAT …. CORA HAS BEEN UNMASKED ….
Deal: IT’S KRISTAL BALL! CORA HAS BEEN KRISTAL BALL UNDER A MASK THIS WHOLE TIME! This explains why we thought Kristal Ball was missing because she was actually disguised as CORA in that mask!
Storm: The fans are SHOCKED as they can’t believe what they just saw! Filthy Phil is FEIGNING surprise like he didn’t know what was going on! He actually yelled at Kristal Ball “WHAT ARE YOU DOING AND WHY ARE YOU WEARING CORA’S MASK!” and I call BULLSHIT!
Deal: I’m also calling BULLSHIT and so is this crowd! They are giving Filthy Phil the business as we just discovered Cora was Kristal Ball in a mask and has been made to pull DOUBLE DUTY by Phil by having her wrestle TWICE at RAGE events and HE’S collecting DOUBLE WAGES for one wrestler!
Storm: The fans are yelling at Filthy Phil and some of them are throwing their empty drink cups and food wrappers at him and are calling him a crook! Filthy Phil is trying to explain himself to the fans at ringside and that is going as poorly as you would expect!
Deal: Filthy Phil is still being pelted with garbage and OH GOD! He just got blasted by a cheese burger from an angry kid in the front row! His jacket is now COVERED with ketchup, mayonnaise, lettuce and onions and now someone takes a container of MUSTARD and SQUIRTS him with it! The fans are not happy with Filthy Phil EXPLOITING poor Kristal Ball and now he is covered in food condiments!
Storm: It serves him right and I hope Kristal Ball is at least getting her share of those wages that Filthy Phil is collecting for himself! What a SCAM ARTIST!
*The fallout from the unmasking of Cora brought a great deal of heat on Filthy Phil as even the wrestlers started calling him out for being greedy and exploiting Cora, prompting the announcers to remark that Filthy Phil is lucky he is outside of the cage while the wrestlers are inside as Filthy Phil would likely be on the receiving end of a serious beating. A few wrestlers even offered to hook Cora up with a good attorney to ensure she gets all the money she’s owed.
As for the match itself, there were several more near misses, including one by DTB who was on the top of the cage and was extremely close to grabbing the briefcase. Bobby climbed up the cage and prevented DTB from grabbing it and was able to hit DTB with the most ring shaking Bastard Bomb of his career on DTB off the cage!
RVN quickly followed Bobby up and delivered a Session Ender off of the cage and Fifteen followed that with a massive splash off of the top rope! All three of them begin working over Bobby and which led to Cora actually “running” in to help Bobby, one of the wrestlers who promised to hook her up with a good attorney, in order to attempt to fight them off.
This led to a massive brawl that saw Sin and Biz getting involved, the Killjoy’s joining in, Harmony Hardin getting involved, Hicks, Bane, Bart, Daisy as well as Monster Big Hamish. Despite Bouts Of Honor being over, it was clear the bad blood between Team Cage and Team Dare still lingered as this brawl took over almost the entire cage. While they all brawled back and forth, this left Mills, Czech, Big Dave and Big Pat alone to battle each other in a match deciding encounter.)
Deal: Big Pat has Czech up and hits him with a CHOKE SLAM! Czech bounces off the mat and Big Pat turns towards Mills who NAILS HIM WITH A SUPER KICK! Big Dave rushes at him and gets a super kick of his own! The Monsters are rocked and now Mills is climbing the cage! He has his eyes on the briefcase and there is no one in his way!
Storm: Mills is climbing the cage as fast as he can but Big Pat and Big Dave are back up and are CLIMBING after him! Mills is almost to the top of the cage, but Big Pat has him by the ankle and is trying to pull him down! Now Big Dave has the other ankle and is doing the same!
Deal: Mills is hanging onto the top of the cage for dear life as both Big Pat and Big Dave are trying to stop him from getting to the briefcase …. HERE COMES CZECH! He’s back up and is climbing the cage towards Mills!
Storm: Czech has gotten between the Monsters and ELBOWS Big Dave in the face! Now he elbows Big Pat! They lose their grip on Mills ankles now Czech climbs up and tells Mills to get on his shoulders!
Deal: Mills nods his head and now he is STANDING on Czech’s shoulders while Czech holds onto the cage! Big Pat and Big Dave once again reach for Mills as he LEAPS off of Czech’s shoulder’s just as Czech takes Big Pat and Big Dave back down to the mat with a DOUBLE CLOTHESLINE … MILLS GRABS THE BRIEFCASE IN MID AIR AND CRASHES TO THE MAT WITH IT! MILLS WINS THE DOUBLE JEOPARDY PRIZE!
**DING**DING**DING**
Stock: LADIES AND GENTLEMEN! THE WINNER OF THE DOUBLE BLOODY JEOPARDY CAGE MATCH AND THE DOUBLE JEOPARDY PRIZE …. JOE MILLS!
(Crowd reacts loudly)
Deal: WOW! WHAT AN ENDING! Joe Mills climbed on the shoulders of his long time partner Dana Czech and made an incredible leap to grab the briefcase to claim victory and the Double Jeopardy prize inside of it! Talk about TEAM WORK!
Storm: Mills is holding up the briefcase in victory and Czech rushes over to congratulate him! Czech is helping Mills to his feet as the rest of the wrestlers clear out of the cage cursing themselves out over the lost opportunity.
Deal: Mills can now restart any match at any time one time with that prize and there is no expiration date so he can use that prize ANY TIME he wants. It can be next week or next year and Mills can plot and plan how to best use it without the burden of a deadline hanging over his head. Talk about a valuable prize!
Storm: We can only guess when and where Mills will use that prize, but whenever and wherever he uses it, you know he is going to make sure he has maximum strategic advantage when he does!
Deal: Mills has been around long enough to know the benefit of such a prize and how to use it to maximum effect. Mills is parading around the cage with the briefcase in celebration as we kick off Year 22 in grand fashion!
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*Stock: The following match is for the RAGE HIGH STAKES BLOODY CHAMPIONSHIP!
(HUGE crowd pop!)
*Stock: Introducing first, from Chicago, weighing in at 254 bloody pounds, he is the reigning RAGE SCIENTIFIC SHOWCASE CHAMPION - DOUG DEVENS!!!
("Ride of the Valkyries" by Wagner plays as Doug Devens makes his way out to boos from the crowd. There is no interaction between Devens and the fans as he makes his way to the ring with his manager, Thomas Gordon.)
*Stock: And now – Ladies and bloody Gents, get ready, because …..
Standing 6’6” and weighing 236 bloody pounds, from Grand Rapids, Michigan
HERE IS…
THE RAGE HIGH STAKES CHAMPION
SCOTT GRAYSE!!!
(Lights go out in the arena, fans give a mixed reaction. The voice of Scott Grayse comes on "Judgement is coming" as "Cult" by Magnolia Park hits and the lights come back on and on the RAGEvision we see the words "C.H.A.O.S" as Grayse hits the curtain and the fans give him more cheers then boos. Scott pulls out Helen, his trusty hammer from inside the front of his pants. Grayse slides in and poses with Helen.)
Daisy: (Makes a surprise cameo appearance, says one line, and then disappears) Oooh, I'd love to see what else Scotty can pull out of his pants!!!
**DING**DING**
Deal: This is one of two matches tonight for Doug Devens. If he's smart, he'll pace himself and resist the temptation to "go mad." The shorter this match is, the more it favors him.
Storm: (Pops a Leucovorin pill to enhance his verbal skills) Indubitably, my dear Vandessa. Thomas Gordon has accompanied Devens to the ring, but Grayse's second-in-command, Kristian Bane, is conspicuous by his absence.
Deal: I noticed that too. And Grayse and Devens-- WHAT THE HELL??? SANTA CLAUS just JUMPED into the ring and SWUNG a GIANT CANDY CANE into both Devens and referee John Ellers!
Storm: Were they on the Naughty List?
Deal: I have no idea. Wait, WHY am I answering this question?!
Storm: I don't think that's the REAL Santa!!!
Deal: (Sarcastically) REALLY???
Storm: I think that's KRISTIAN BANE dressed up as Santa!
Deal: Sherlock Holmes is on the case...
Storm: I prefer to think of myself as Carmen Sandiego.
Deal: Now "Santa" Bane puts Grayse on top of Devens and shakes Ellers out of his stupor.
*Ellers: 1...2...3!
Deal: DEVENS with a shoulder up. "SANTA" can't believe it!
Storm: Now Ellers ORDERS "Santa" to the back or he'll STRIP Grayse of the High Stakes Title and AUTOMATICALLY AWARD IT to Devens.
Deal: DEVENS takes advantage of the distraction with a neckbreaker on Grayse from behind and a cover.
*Ellers: 1...2...
Deal: Grayse kicks out as Bane storms to the back.
Storm: What is Grayse doing now?
Deal: He exits the ring and grabs an iPad from one of his fans in the front row.
Storm: They call themselves the Grayselanders.
Deal: Cute. But what is Grayse doing with that iPad?
Storm: He's entering something into CHATGPT!
Deal: NOW I've seen everything. Grayse is consulting AI to determine his next move.
Storm: Will it help?
Deal: (Ducks out of the way) Grayse JUMPS onto our table and NAILS a SPLIT-LEGGED MOONSAULT from the table to INSIDE THE RING on Devens!
Storm: We've never seen THAT from Grayse before!!!
Deal: (Shrugs) I guess ChatGPT told him to do it. And Grayse with the cover...
*Ellers: 1...2...3!
Deal: Not quite!
Storm: A frustrated Grayse scrambles back to the outside and enters something into ChatGPT again.
Deal: CORKSCREW LEGDROP by Scott Grayse - always a classic - and another cover.
*Ellers: 1...2...3!
Deal: Devens gets his foot on the ropes right before the 3.
Storm: Grayse is pulling out moves we've never seen from him before.
Deal: All thanks to ChatGPT, which he's using again to determine his next step.
Storm: Now Grayse is cackling, like he saw something funny on the ChatGPT prompt, and he has a VICIOUS look in his eyes.
Deal: TESTICLE SQUEEZE by Grayse. He's laughing like a hyena at this tribute-slash-mockery of the man who stopped his title reign at 517 days.
Storm: According to ChatGPT, Devens faced Dare before in the BWFE and actually defeated him. Our current ring announcer, Robert Stock, was Devens' manager. Dare would not be seen again for quite some time.
Deal: Devens is fading fast. Grayse LETS GO, STEPS BACK, and goes for the LIGHTS OUT SUPERKICK!
Storm: But Gordon TRIPS Grayse, GRABS Ellers, and THROWS the iPad to Devens behind Ellers' back!
Deal: Devens CLOCKS Grayse in the head with the iPad! And it malfunctions on contact, with Siri now repeating "DON'T GO MAD!" in a male British voice.
*Ellers: 1...2...3!
**DING**DING**DING**
*Stock: The winner of the match and NEEEEEEEEEEW RAGE HIGH STAKES CHAMPION - DOUG DEVENS!!!
Deal: Devens gets out of there QUICKLY as he now has to concentrate on Nightwalker.
Storm: The fans are booing the result. They're 100% in support of Grayse in this one.
Deal: Be that as it may, Doug Devens now possesses the belt that allows him to trade it in for a shot at any title he wants in RAGE.
Storm: If that is what he wants to do.
Deal: Scott Grayse held the High Stakes Championship for SEVERAL MONTHS and NEVER cashed it in. A missed opportunity to face Daniel Dare one more time? We'll never know. Because Doug Devens now holds the title, and that makes the Church an ESPECIALLY dangerous threat!
~~~
Deal: Once again Dare has his knives out and this time it’s for Harvey Adams.. Not only does Harvey find himself in a Loser Leaves RAGE Match, but he’s facing his daughters!
Storm: Yep, that is pure evil – or genius, depending on which side of the cosmos you’re sitting.
Deal: This must be horrible for ALL the competitors. Either Harvey Adams goes or both of his daughters do!
Storm: And there’s no way Stinker is going to let that happen. He’d sooner put salt on his corn flakes than let two lovely earners like Sweet FA and Tuppy go.
Deal: Yes, He’s already seen his income cut as Cora was revealed to be Kristal Ball! Anyway, enough about him, let’s pass things over to Stock as this one is about to get under way.
Stock: Righto, listen up, you bloody lot! This next bloody match is a “LOSER LEAVES RAGE MATCH”! Too bloody right it is. And just WHICH sod is bloody leaving? Well it’ll be EITHER….
Ladies and bloody gents – especially you gents, RAGE is now proper bloody proud to bring you – with a combined weight of an earth-shattering and totally incredible 235 bloody pounds; it’s T'n'T! - Lucky Tuppy and Tiffany "Sweet FA" Adams - The Sweet T’s!!
To the accompaniment of Neil Diamond - Sweet Caroline (Audio) Tuppy and Tiff (SFA) emerge through the curtain. Both blondes smile excitedly as they wave to the fans. The waves change to arm sways as they lead the fans into chanting the chorus along with the added “so good!” thrown in.
The girls are ‘dressed’ in plunging neckline one pieces which have absolutely no sides to them whatsoever. Sweet FA has pink lightning bolts on hers and Tuppy has blue ones. They both wear white cowboy boots with the same coloured lightning bolts.
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They strut down to the ring blowing kisses to the crowd, pausing occasionally for pictures.
Once in the ring they make a point of shaking the referee’s hand before taking their places in their corner, still smiling.
Stock: Bloody hell! OR!!!…. facing them…. hailing from Pittsburg, PA and weighing in at 285 bloody pounds, he is...HARVEY ADAMS!
("Harder, Faster, Better, Stronger " hits as Adams strolls to the ring like he owns the place….which he pretty much does. He enters the ring and poses as white pyro goes off over his head.)
Deal: And both girls rush over to give their dad a hug!
Storm: They’re probably secreting weapons on him so that he gets disqualified.
Deal: They are NOT! Besides, in those outfits those bimbos couldn’t possibly secrete anything.
Storm: Ah, but...no, that’s a fair point actually.
Deal: Terry Dale is our match official. He’s good to go and calls for the bell.
**DING**DING**
Storm: And …. nothing.
Deal: No, the girls back up and decide that they are going to tag as that’s the fair ‘Super Face Megastar’ thing to do. Harvey though won’t hear of it. He’s telling them to BOTH stay in the ring. Filthy Phil is loudly seconding that, pointing out that there was nothing in the rules about it being a tag match. Nerison has a word with Stock.
Storm: Yeah and Stock says that BOTH girls HAVE TO BE IN THE RING as that’s what Dare intended.
Deal: Tuppy apologises to Dale AND Harvey as she gets back into the ring. There’s STILL no action though.
Storm: And that’s not good enough for these fans OR for Stock. He’s telling them that if they don’t start NOW then all THREE will be LOSERS and kicked out. Adams immediately charges! Running clothesline. That flattens Tiffany. Tuppy darts forward to Spear Harvey, but he bends to catch her around the middle and Suplexes her over ONTO Tiff!
Storm: He ain’t messing around. It makes sense. If the girls AND him were going to be kicked out he may as well fight to save one of them – himself.
Deal: Let’s not forget that Adams only discovered he had a daughter – Tiffany, this year. So they aren’t exactly that close. As to Tuppy, she’s an adopted daughter. On the other hand, both girls are very impressed with Adams and do indeed seems to love him as the father he is. Then again, they aren’t the sharpest tools in the box.
Storm: Now Adams drops to pin BOTH!
Dale: ONE! - TWO!!
Deal: And Stinker has Rakshasa reach in and pull Adams backwards by the ankle! The girls both throw up an arm, but whether they’d have been in time is now academic.
Storm: Now normally Adams would be going off on one about that, but he’s shrugging it off. He stands and waits for both girls to stand. They then do Rock-Paper-Scissors for absolutely no reason that I can determine and Tuppy runs in to attack with a Missile Drop Kick - a REAL one! Harvey is knocked back into the ropes. He rebounds and jumps over Tuppy to charge at Tiff – who turns away to cover her face! NO! It’s a back kick!
Storm: And it catches Harvey square in the balls!
Deal: Harvey doubles and folds to his knees. Tiff turns around – horrified and runs over to apologise.
Storm: She should be attacking him not saying soothing words!
Deal: And that’s exactly what Stinker is telling her. He’s pounding a fist into the other palm and shouting at the two bimbos that this is their livelihoods at stake. And his!
Storm: It’s a fair point.
Deal: And Harvey suddenly strikes to drop Tiff with a jaw-breaker! In comes Tuppy! Running knee to the jaw!
Storm: And Stinker is slapping the apron in relief. Seems his bimbos may have finally woken up. Of course, how long they stay awake is an entirely different matter.
Deal: Adams drops backwards and Sweet FA twines her legs around his head!
Storm: That’s a proper Triangle Hold is that! A REAL submission move! How in the name of Neil “By Gawd” Puller did she do that?
Deal: Not a little ironic that Harvey has been tutoring these girls and now he’s seeing just how much they’ve learnt first hand. Oh, now Tuppy has the other arm and is applying a nasty wrist lock!
Storm: And those HURT!
Deal: Yeah, Harvey is suddenly up against it and try as he might can’t liberate himself. NO! He manages to pull out of Tuppy’s grasp, but she’s straight back on the arm and now seeking to hyper extend the elbow!
Storm: Looks like Harvey decided to teach them the extra painful moves.
Deal: And he’s certainly feeling it. Dale goes to a knee and asks - Does he quit!
Storm: Nope. He’s using his legs to crab around. He may be being throttled and faced with a broken arm, but he still weighs more than both bimbos combined!
Deal: Yes and he’s using that extra muscle to swivel around and – Foot to the ropes!
Storm: He did it!
Deal: Dale calls for the break and the two girls immediately release Harvey.
Storm: Stinker sure liked that – better than ice cold milk on his corn flakes, but NOT the clean break. He’s trying to convince those girls that they need to keep those holds on to the last second. Not sure he’s getting through to them though.
Deal: They’re bimbos. There’s very little chance that he is.
Storm: Yeah. That True Legend Harvey Adams is back up and applauding his girls’ efforts. Huh. Anyone would think that he didn’t want to win.
Deal: Or, it could be mind games: lull the pair into a false sense of security and then strike. With those two, that wouldn’t be difficult at all.
Storm: True. That’s probably it. See? He’s pretending to struggle for breath.
Deal: But they aren’t attacking, despite Stinker’s urgent entreaties. They’re telling him that it wouldn’t be fair and that Super Face Megastars never do stuff that’s unfair. Yeah, that went down real well with Phil.
Storm: But Harv darts forward! He scoops Tuppy up and DUMPS her! Now he rolls her up as Tiff is still arguing with Stinker!
Dale: ONE! - TWO!! -TH’
Deal: Sweet FA! She leaps in to crash into Harvey and break it up!
Storm: And Stinker is wiping the sweat from his brow. That was CLOSE.
Deal: All three roll to their feet. Tiff checks on her ‘sister’ and they are again good to go. Harvey waits in the middle of the ring. Tiff circles one side of him, Tuppy on the other. They both rush in and Harv steps back to neatly direct their heads – TOGETHER!
Storm: Damn fine Double Noggin Knocker there. True Legend standard was that.
Deal: The girls are reeling. Harv trips Tiff. She lands hard on her ass. He then grabs Tuppy. Across his shoulders and -
Storm: Samoan Drop!
Deal: He bridges!
Dale: ONE! - TWO!! -TH’
Deal: Again! Tiff gets in there in time. This time with a Twisting Bodyslam. Okay, she’s really NOT that big and it wasn’t what you’d call an emphatic slam, but it was enough and that’s what matters.
Storm: Hey! Look at that! Tuppy just slid to the side and grabbed one of Harv’s legs!
Deal: Tiff grabs the other! They peel them back over his head. They have him pinned!
Storm: Schoolboyed!
Dale: ONE! - TWO!! -THR’
Deal: Kick out!! Harvey powers out of that scattering both girls.
Storm: Yeah, and Stinker again slaps the apron in frustration, but that was close AND actual teamwork; not True Legend teamwork, but teamwork nonetheless.
Deal: Everyone is back on their feet. Adams is now smiling. He takes up a sideways, defensive stance and beckons his daughters to him. Tiff rushes in and jumps! Missile Drop Kick!
Storm: Misses! Adams was NEVER gonna get caught by that.
Deal: No, but as he twists aside Tuppy slides in to upend him!
Storm: That was just plain sneaky.
Deal: But Adams drops on top of her and still smiling pins her arms to the mat! She’s pinned!
Dale: ONE! -
Storm: See that? True Legend skill, is that.
Dale: TWO!! -
Storm: No way is she shifting Harvey. He’s twice her weight, vastly experienced and has ALL the True Legend skills. She’s toast.
Dale: THR’
Deal: Tiff! Sweet FA slams into him, grabs his head and rolls over to drag him off Tuppy- who immediately pops back up. Harvey rolls with the impact and flings Tiff into the ropes, He rises to a knee ready to follow up, but Tuppy connects with a lariat!
Storm: Yeah, she’s a sneaky one alright….for a bimbo.
Deal: Adams pitches forward. Tiff just manages to spread her legs wide so that Harvey misses them and his head hits the deck instead. Tiff scoots forward to sit on the back of his head!
Storm: She’ll never get a pin like that, but the fans don’t care. Those outfits are totally thong backed.
Deal: Hold on, Tuppy is trying to fold Adams’ legs. She is! She pulls his legs up then bends them at the knees to pass the feet to Tiff, who tucks them under her arms! Just LOOK at Adams’ bent back now!
Storm: A submission? They’re actually going for a submission?
Deal: Looks that way as Tuppy now sits, her back pressed against Adams’ thighs so her can’t kick out! And his back is being folded in half! Okay, look, those bimbos are pole dancers. Their backs fold like paper, but Harvey’s? Not so much. That looks seriously painful.
Storm: Yeah, positively unnatural! Come on, Harv, you’ve made your girls look good. There’s no need to drag things out any longer; so kick out already!
Deal: Dale is right there. He kneels to check on Harvey. Does he quit?
Storm: And end his career? Are you from Barsoom? No, if anyone is going to quit it’s one of those bimbos. Seriously RAGE doesn’t need so many bimbos. We could lose those two and not even notice. Harvey Adams? He’s a True Legend! You don’t go around losing True Legends. That’s not just careless, that’s unforgivable!
Deal: Don’t panic. Yet. Harvey isn’t tapping.
Storm: I knew he wouldn’t.
Deal: But he’s not breaking free either, but how can he?
Storm: With True Legend power! That’s how.
Deal: Stinker is yelling at Tuppy to brace harder and push against Harvey’s knees. At the same time he demands that Tiff lean back.
Storm: That’s a LOT of instruction for those two. They’ll never be able to -
Deal: HE TAPS! HARVEY ADAMS TAPS OUT!!!
Storm: NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!
**DING**DING**DING**
Stock: Ladies and bloody Gents, you WINNERS and NOT leaving RAGE – The SWEET T’s – Tiffany “Sweet FA” Adams and Tuppence “Tuppy” Banglarron-Adams! Which bloody means ….HARVEY ADAMS IS THE BLOODY LOSER AND MUST LEAVE RAGE!!!
Deal: The fans are in shock.
Storm: I’M in shock, never mind them!
Deal: Daniel Dare must be cackling his socks off right now. Harvey Adams is OUT of Rage and at the hands of his own daughters! They quickly release that savage pin and groaning Harvey rolls to his left. Both girls kneel there, looking at him in shock, while outside the ring Filthy Phil punches the air in delight. Harvey tests his back and then slowly stands.
Fans: HAR-VEY! HAR-VEY! HAR-VEY! HAR-VEY!
Deal: Now tears rolling down their faces, Tiff and Tuppy rush forward to embrace him. He in turn hugs them. There’s no animosity, no recriminations, no argument. Harvey then leans over each in turn to kiss the top of their head and then peels them off him so he can RAISE THEIR ARMS! Harvey Adams is PROUD of his daughters.
Storm: Hold on, common sense is prevailing. He’s calling for a mic. It’s always wise to hear a True Legend speak. So here’s where we get the killer twist. You just KNOW that Adams always has a killer twist in store.
Adams: Thank you. Thank you all. It’s been FUN. It’s been WILD. It’s been MEMORABLE.
Fans: HAR-VEY! HAR-VEY! HAR-VEY! HAR-VEY!
Adams: It was GOOD. BUT, but it’s time for me to move on AND….
Fans: HAR-VEY! HAR-VEY! HAR-VEY! HAR-VEY!
Adams: I can do so happily knowing that RAGE has a positive future. It does, because you are LOOKING AT THAT FUTURE! My daughters; Tiffany and Tuppence. Let me tell you – no father could be prouder. HERE! Here is future!!
Deal: Harvey raises the hands of his daughters in victory!
Fans: A-DAMS! A-DAMS! A-DAMS! A-DAMS!
Deal: Now all three Adams are smiling. Both girls reach up on tip toes to kiss their father’s cheek.
Storm: Damn it. It’s so emotional – reminds me of the Silverstar family reunion.
Deal: We’ve just witnessed the end of an era and possibly the dawning of a new one. An impressive performance – In a handicap match it has to be remembered, but still – perhaps this IS an indicator of things to come. As to Harvey Adams, we wish him every success and happiness in whatever he decides to do next.
Storm: Too right! True Legends never die. Just ask Buddy Meyers.
Deal: And now it’s time to turn the dial, all the way to BRUTAL. Yes. It’s Bare Knuckles time.
Storm: Bring it on! Who doesn’t love some extreme violence with their corn flakes?
Stock: And NOW! Ladies and bloody Gents, it’s time for some serious bloody carnage as we put the RAGE Bare Knuckles Championship on the bloody line! Your challenger…..MONSTER BIG BLOODY TEL!!!
(Monster by Automatic plays as the fans start booing with Monster Big Tel walking to the ring with a purpose.)
Stock: And here is your reigning bloody champion…. for those of you of a delicate disposition, for those with a weak bloody heart and any children watching – look away NOW, because - Standing 5’10” in her stripper bloody heels and weighing in at 115 pounds – Here is – THE BOOTSLUT!
My Mind Still Speaks by Misery Loves Company hits and the curtain parts. Vile pulls out a large, wheeled suitcase. She stands it vertically in the middle of the ramp and then unzips it. The Bootslut crawls out. She pulls from the case a plastic bottle of cola. She shakes it frantically in time with the music, then opens it spraying the crowd who jeer and boo. Uncaring, The Bootslut rubs the beer bottle lasciviously against her pussy before raising it to her mouth to vulgarly lick the bottle and drink what remains. She then retrieves a pile of brown paper bags. To the massive boos of the crowd she struts down to the ring passing out bags to the ‘ugly’ fans so that they can put them on their hideous faces. She spits out the cola in a wild spray at the first fan to complain. Laughing, she moves on only to pause halfway to thrust her tits at some unsuspecting fan. She insults his manhood, hands him the last bag and then turns away to a chant of “ZIP IT!” from the crowd.
In entering the ring The Bootslut makes a point of sliding back and forth along the middle rope so that it rubs against her pussy before stepping in to grind her exposed ass against the turnbuckle. After which she strides over to the ref and grabs their groin only to quickly release the hold laughing at the ‘nothing’ that was there. Finally she takes to her corner.
Deal: As charming and sophisticated as ever.
Storm: I think she may be part fish.
Deal: I dread to ask….why?
Storm: They don’t wear clothes either.
Deal: Right. But there’s no escaping the fact that The Bootslut IS to all intents and purposes, naked. The few strategically places pieces of electrical tape that she’s “wearing” hardly qualify as clothing.
Storm: But she is wearing a hood!
Deal: Yeah, that can be zipped shut. Not the smartest choice. You have to believe that Stinker had a hand in all that.
Storm: OR – she really IS a slut: one that doesn’t eat all her corn flakes. They’re the worst.
Deal: Tom Nerison is our referee and he doesn’t look at all impressed with the Bootslut’s antics so far. Something tells me she’s going to need a LOT of antics tonight as Big Tel measures 6’1” and weighs in at a formidable 330 pounds. That’s almost three times the muscle that she has! Plus, while she is technically only giving away 3” in height, that’s only due to those ridiculously tall spiked heels. Without them, I guess she’d be about 5’4”. So no way does she have his reach. Still, she is totally ruthless, so if I were Tel, I wouldn’t underestimate her.
**DING**DING**
Deal: There’s the bell and Big Tell immediately charges. It’s a Running Clothesline that -
Storm: Misses! She ducked and rolled.
Deal: Luckily for her or this would have been a VERY short fight. Now Tel wastes no time. He spins around, growls at the naked girl and barrels forward once again.
Storm: He jumps, twists and -
Deal: Senton Bomb! NO! She again rolls aside.
Storm: Well, she sure ain’t running; not in them boots.
Deal: Tel picks himself up. His mood is NOT improving. He takes a more measured approach now, stalking her, using those long arms to full effect, seeking to cut off any escape. And she rolls FORWARDS! Forwards to slam a foot into his balls! And just listen to this place. The sound of groaning fills it.
Storm: Everyone felt that! Except Stinker – he’s cheering like crazy.
Deal: And not the Bootslut. Tel doubles. She rolls back and kicks straight up! A dagger-like heel stabs across his cheek!
Storm: He’s cut and it’s a nasty one!
Deal: Tel staggers back still doubled in pain from that savage kick to the vitals. The Bootslut stands, saunters forward and rolls her head around. That thick braid whirls around and – with a flick of the head she slams that weight at the end into the side of his head!
Storm: Right on the temple!
Deal: Tel stumbles. He drops to a knee. His arms flail to the side. I don’t think he even knows where he is right now, but a hand finds the ropes and he pulls himself towards them. The Bootslut calmly follows. She steps, spins and a Spinning kick rakes across his chest!
Storm: Those heels are pure evil! She cut him AGAIN! Yeah, much to Stinker’s delight.
Deal: Yes, Tel now has a long line seeping blood right across his chest. And she’s not finished! She spins again to – NO! It was a fake. Tel buys it bringing up both arms to block, but instead she stamps down! That spike heel goes right THROUGH the toe of his boot!
Storm: Let’s hope he’s part Dalgurnian and only has 3 toes, otherwise he just lost some.
Deal: Tel hops back. The Bootslut strikes again – Bellringer. Tel is stunned! She slides out between the ropes to walk along the apron. She slaps her bare ass and flicks off the fans before taking up position directly behind Big Tel at the corner and …
Storm: Tag Rope! She’s looped the tag rope around his neck!
Deal: And is now doing her absolute damnedest to strangle him! Tel is quickly turning red.
Storm: And not because he’s mad – which he probably is.
Deal: Tel is trying to pull the cord free, but she has it so tight that he simply cannot get his meaty fingers under it! He’s waning! He’s sinking down! Can she have totally DOMINATED and HUMILIATED Big Tel so quickly?
Storm: Sure looks that way to me. What was that you said underestimating? Every inter-galactic space pirate knows that you NEVER underestimate a naked girl with a hood on. It’s just not done.
Deal: I’ll just take your word for it.
Storm: You should!
Deal: Tel is dropping right down. He’s now sitting on the bottom rope and that seems to be the only thing that’s keeping upright. Well, that and the cord that’s cutting so deeply into his neck. Nerison raises an arm. It drops!
Storm: Probably because he’s stopped breathing. That’ll do it most times.
Deal: Again Nerison raises an arm – the other. And that….
Storm: Falls! He is DONE! TOAST! FINISHED! Let this be a lesson to the entire roster; no one messes with a naked girl that wears a hood!
Deal: I can’t believe it. Of all the ways I thought that this match would play out, this most assuredly, wasn’t one of them.
Storm: That’s because you didn’t consult me beforehand.
Deal: And now Nerison tries the arm one more time. If this falls, so will Big Tel. The Bootslut will release the cord and he’ll fall to lie there for the inevitable 10 count. He lifts the arm – AND IT SHOOTS UP AND BACK. He grabs Boots’ braid and drags her over the ropes! He slams her down onto the mat in front of him and then stamps down on her tits!
Storm: BIG target, and luckily he used his good foot.
Deal: Boots bounces, cringes and rolls away covering her breasts as Tel slumps back. That took everything he had and now he’s gulping in great lungfuls of air. You have to wonder if he regrets his choice now. Tel finished sixth in BOH and that permitted him to make a choice. He elected to face The Bootslut for the Bare Knuckles belt.
Storm: He should have taken that Double Jeopardy prize instead. At least then he’d still have all his toes.
Deal: The Bootslut gets up and asks Nerison to check her tits! He looks very uncertain. She presses herself against him and – SHOVES HIM - backwards into Tel!
Storm: No Disqualifications in Bare Knuckles, as Buddy Meyers always said.
Deal: As Tel pushes Nerison aside The Bootslut grabs the top rope and JUMPS to send both feet into Tel’s head!
Storm: He’ll be BLIND!
Deal: NO! Tel JUST squirms aside and then lunges to grab her by the throat. He pulls her in to – NO!! She knees him in the balls. Tel groans, but STILL somehow grabs HER groin to LIFT HER! Over the ropes he dumps her!
Storm: To bounce down off the apron. Lucky those big tits broke her fall.
Deal: Now Big Tel permits himself a grimace of pain. Two deep breaths and he’s good to go. Damn, that is one tough man. He’s completely ignoring all those cuts and bruises.
Storm: But he IS limping. Losing toes tends to do that though.
Deal: Now Boots gets back to her high heeled feet, but Tel drops down and snatches up a chair! She sees that and pulls an axe handle out from under the ring! Tel limps around. She can’t ruin; so even that pace is enough to catch her. Now he draws back, swings and -
Storm: BLAM!
Deal: She met the chair with the axe handle! It dented the chair! Oh, but Tel quickly reverses and slams the dented chair into her shoulder sending her crashing into the apron! She immediately pushes away from the apron – and gets clobbered across the back of the head! Down she goes.
Storm: Yeah, but only to all fours. She’s tough too.
Deal: Tel boots her in the ribs. That sends her almost UNDER the apron. She twists though and hammers the end of the axe handle down onto his injured foot! More blood spurts out! Tel howls in pain and hops back. Boots pulls herself fully out from the apron curtain and advances on Tel. She brings the handle back for a home run hit and – SWINGS!
Storm: BLAMMO!! That’s bigger than a BLAM, just in case you were wondering.
Deal: Tel met that swing with one of his own and it sends her axe handle spinning away. And the chair BREAKS! Tel casts it aside and limps forward to grab her by that braid. He hammers her head into the top of the barrier! She falls back – stunned. Tel SPITS on her – to cheers form the crowd. Seems they have a favorite and it’s not her.
Storm: Well, she is naked AND wearing a hood. That’s always a No-No.
Deal: Tel limps off – off to pull a table from under the ring. He slides it into the ring and it’s followed by a chair! The fans are getting real loud now, but LOOK! The Bootslut is back up and pulls a large bag from under the ring – a bag of -
Storm: Nails! Just look, some of them are poking through the bag!
Deal: Boots clambers back into the ring, bag in hand. Tel follows – with a bicycle chain in hand!
Storm: Nasty!
Deal: Very. The two unflinchingly head to the centre of the ring. Tel swings the chain!
Storm: Ducked!
Deal: Now she swings the bag! Tel sways back and the weight of the bag spins her around. It must be really difficult trying to keep your balance wearing heels like those.
Storm: And Tel whips her ass!
Deal: Blood flies! She spins around to again swing the bag- right into the side of Tel’s face!
Storm: What face???? She ripped most of it away!
Deal: The left side of Tel’s face is just a mask of blood now. You can see bits of flesh hanging off! And Tel slowly turns back to LASH her across the tits!
Storm: In fairness she was thrusting them in his direction.
Deal: They’re cut! More blood sprays around. And Tel swings again ripping a line across her stomach! A fourth! He pulls back for another, fourth strike that – NO!! She snaps out a kick! That stabs the knee! Tel’s leg buckles and he falls into -
Storm: - The bag of nails! She’s picking him apart – first the foot, now the knee! Hey, and Stinker is loving this.
Deal: And she’s paying a heavy price for it, but she determinedly swings that bag AGAIN – NO! Tel catches it! He shoves it forward into her face! I hope for her sake that the hood protected her. Oh, but Tel rips the bag out of her hands and tosses it aside. Now he wraps the bike chain around his fist and PUNCHES her in the side of the head! She’s down!
Storm: Just a lot. But hey! Look, she’s pushing back up.
Deal: And Tel grabs her head and slams his good knee into the side of it. That drops her! Nerison steps in for the count.
Nerison: 1 – 2 – 3
Storm: Well, Tel ain’t waiting around. He’s real busy setting up that table.
Nerison: 4 – 5 – 6
Deal: And not just that. He’s emptied the contents of that bag all over it!
Storm: Wow. Not just nails. There are tacks, screws, bolts, screwdrivers and ...is that a trowel?
Deal: It is. No wonder that bag did so much damage to Tel.
Nerison: 7 – 8 -
Deal: And she’s up! Boots shakes her head and snatches up the chair that Tel had pushed in. Tel turns from admiring his work.
Storm: It IS good work.
Deal: And gets to eat chair! Down he goes and she hammers away at his head – again and again! Now she pushes the end of the chair into his throat and LEANS on it. She’s standing ON him and those heels are really digging in!
Storm: She almost strangled him last time. Looks like she’s out to finish the job here.
Deal: Again Tel is turning all shades of red and purple and – oh! He reaches up to grab her by the tits and twists both savagely!
Storm: That’s her fault for having them almost in his face.
Deal: Tel continues to crush and twist. She shouts out in pain. She raises a foot to stamp down on his – NO! Tel twists to throw her sideways across the ring. He rolls over gagging and coughing. Boots meanwhile rolls onto her knees and then slowly straightens. Those boobs of hers sure have taken a battering tonight. But Tel is still struggling for breath. She approaches. Spin Kick! That pointed toe stabs into the side of his head. He drops and she….oh no.
Storm: She is sitting on his face!
Deal: With her legs trapping his arms. Looks like she doesn’t a repetition of what just happened. Tel is thrashing, trying to get free, but she leans right over his head giving him no ready target. Still Tel tries. He – ROLLS! Tel rolls her over, but she’s like a limpet, refusing to let go! Tel rolls again and – stops. He’s out of breath! She may have done it here. Slowly she releases and |Nerison starts to count.
Nerison: 1 – 2 – 3
Storm: What a way to go. I’m betting Big Tel never expected this.
Nerison: 4 – 5 – 6
Deal: I doubt it. But look, his breathing has been relentlessly targeted all fight. He’s a big man that needs a LOT of oxygen and The Bootslut has repeatedly restricted that.
Nerison: 7 – 8 – 9
Deal: What a match and what a finish. The Bootslut retains in remarkable fashion to –
Nerison: TE’-
Deal: NO! Tel throws an arm up! Boots can’t believe it. She telling Nerison that – well, I won’t repeat her words. Let’s just say she’s questioning his ability to count.
Storm: Well, it WAS real close.
Deal: She’s livid about this and is letting Nerison know it. And Tel! He fires a forearm up between her legs, lifting her off her feet! As she lands he pulls her in – Backbreaker! He turns her over for a Gut Buster! He staggers back, gathering more air, more energy. Boots slowly peels herself up off the mat.
Storm: She’s still in better shape than him.
Deal: Tel swings his good foot! A boot under the jaw sends her spinning back across the ring! Now he limps over to grab her. He pulls her in and – NO! Eye rake! Now she slithers behind him to loop her long braid around his neck!
Storm: More choking! Hey, it’s a tactic that’s definitely paid off. No way can Big Tel survive another throttling.
Deal: I think that you’re right and so does Tel. He’s frantically back-pedalling, even with that bad foot. He crushes her into a corner, pulls out and backs in sharply – and again! Still she clings on.
Storm: Four! FIVE! SIX!!! that did it.
Deal: Bi Tel stumbles forward again struggling for air and just LOOK at all the marks around his blood stained neck! It looks like he’s been HUNG – repeatedly! But those crushing body blocks seem to have winded The Bootslut too. It looks like a matter of who recovers the fastest.
Storm: She’s up!
Deal: He’s up! Boots steps in and swing a boot at his balls! CAUGHT! Tel catches it and pulls her in for a short arm clothesline – using the leg. Boots almost falls, but Tel pulls her back in. Head Butt! Blood sprays but Tel doesn’t care. Now he – CHOKESLAMS her! He stamps on her gut and then pulls her up and over with an Arm Drag!
Storm: That’ll leave a stain for sure.
Deal: Tel seems to be working on pure adrenaline right now. Honestly, I’m not sure how he’s still standing and The Bootslut just keeps getting back up, no matter what he does to her. OH! Tel slumps. He drops to a knee. Looks like that adrenaline just evaporated. Boots senses her chance. Pulls herself up and starts to roll her head. Just look at that weight spinning around. That is going to do some serious damage when it hits!
Storm: Yeah, that thing is EVIL.
Deal: In she steps to – CHAIR! Tel snatches the chair up and SWINGS it! To smash her in the head! She drops. Tel crawls over and … damn.
Storm: Wow.
Deal: He just closed the zips! Now The Bootslut can’t effectively speak and certainly can’t see!
Crowd: ZIP IT! ZIP IT! ~clap-clap-clap~ ZIP IT! ZIP IT! ~clap-clap-clap~
Storm: Well, in my expert opinion I’d have to say that that is going to make matters harder for her.
Deal: Tel links his hands high overhead and slams them down onto her battered and bleeding chest!
Storm: He may have broken some ribs there!
Deal: Now Tel stands. He pulls her up and – POWERBOMB! Boots doesn’t know where she is right now. She fumbling,. Trying to find the zipper and Tel is immediately back at her. Up she goes – Hesitation Suplex!
Storm: Straight through the table – tacks, nails, screws, bolts and those other tools! Stuff flies all over!
Deal: And he follows that with a big chair shot to the head! And he’s not finished! He lifts her up and just LOOK at all that stuff embedded into her flesh! Monster Lock straight back down onto the chair, the nails and ruined table! He stamps HARD on her head! Now he staggers bent – totally spent. He drops to a knee as Nerison counts.
Nerison: 1 – 2 – 3
Storm: Hmm… looks to me like she’s definitely not moving. Of course she could be playing possum. Apparently naked women in hoods do that a lot. That’s what Neil Puller says.
Nerison: 4 – 5 – 6
Deal: Those were brutal, savage hits. I don’t see how anyone could survive those.
Nerison: 7 – 8 – 9
Deal: And let’s not forget that she’s still effectively blindfolded, but Stinker is telling her to “stop bloody messin’ about and get back up”.
Deal: Lots of sympathy there then.
Nerison: TEN!!!!
**DING**DING**DING**
Stock: Ladies and bloody Gents, your bloody WINNER and NEW RAGE BARE KNUCKLES CHAMPION!! - MONSTER BIG BLOODY TEL!!!!
Deal: A popular winner. He seems to have a gift for ending Bare Knuckles reigns. I believe he did the same to Nightwalker.
Storm: Yep, that’s what Neil Puller said too.
Deal: Tel holds up the belt and takes in the cheers of the crowd. Oh, but as he turns the knee buckles and he winces. He looks down on the battered and bloody form of the Bootslut – who is just starting to move again. She rolls onto her knees and HE BATTERS HER WITH THE BELT!
Storm: And she’s down again!
Deal: Now Tel angrily pries that weight from her hair, holds it in his hand to – close the hand into a fist and punch her in the jaw!
Storm: Yeah see how much she likes it!
Deal: And now he peels her backwards to get a better hold of – THE HOOD! Big Tel is looking to unmask The Bootslut!
Storm: Quite right too! I told you – I told you: never trust a naked lady in a hood.
Deal: Stinker is telling his Security team to step in and stop him, but they are rather spread out and not currently close to the ring. Getting that hood off is proving REALLY difficult – so Tel uses …. TIN SNIPS! He’s cut through the tube at the top that holds her hair and then peels the whole thing down!
Storm: Huh. That can’t be right.
Deal: WHAT!? It’s Kristal Ball! I don’t believe it. Stinker has used that girl under her own name and then masked her to ALSO COMPETE as La Reina Corazon – aka Cora AND as The Bootslut! This has the fans VERY upset! They’d been CHEERING for Kristal and Cora and HATING The Bootslut – only to find - IT’S THE SAME PERSON!
Storm: Wild. Stinker claims THREE salaries for the same girl.
Deal: No wonder we never saw all three at the same time! Not that Big Tel cares. He pulls her up by that braid to show the fans exactly who it is and what happens to people who get in his way! Now he drops her like so much dirty laundry and limps out of the ring.
Storm: By GAWD! As Neil puller would say.
Deal: Year 22 is certainly not short on shocks and surprises and I’m sure that there are even more to come.
Storm: And they’ll probably be coming once the trash is cleared out of the ring.
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DEAL: Fans it is now time for the RAGE Gauntlet Tag Title Match as we see history-making champions Thee Storm, the duo of Lady Giant and Crazy Jenna taking on the team of “Action” Jay Jackson and Gemini, who find themselves challenging thanks to their placing in the Bouts of Honor.
STORM: While both teams might be loved by the crowd, it’ll be up to one to show that killer instinct to leave with the titles.
DEAL: Let’s go to the ring for our introductions!
*STOCK: This bloody match is scheduled for one bloody fall and is for the bloody RAGE Gauntlet Tag Titles! Introducing the challengers, they are the team of “ACTION” JAY JACKSON AND GEMINI!!!
(The fans erupt into cheers as Back In The Game by Airbourne begins to play while the numbers 1, 2, 5, 10, 100, 1000 and higher appear on a rolling counter that increases in speed the higher the numbers get. Eventually the numbers stop counting and the counter explodes on the RAGE-Vision replaced by the words WELCOME TO THE BUDDY LIST with the Yin-Yang symbol behind it. This then merges into the opening guitar riff of “Ain’t No Love in Oklahoma” By Luke Combs.
A series of explosions go off by the entrance way, leaving a large cloud of smoke behind. As the smoke disappears the duo of Gemini and Jackson are greeted with a thunderous pop from the fans and begins heading towards the ring. They are accompanied by Homeless Don and make their way to the ring, exchanging words of strategy as they climb in. Each takes a turnbuckle and raise their arms as the fans continue to cheer.)
*STOCK: And their opponents…
(The arena goes black. Lightning strikes and the thunder BOOMS.)
*STOCK:Ladies and bloody gentlemen now entering the arena Crazy Jenna and Lady Giant. Together they are the history bloody making TCW AND RAGE heavyweight tag team champions....THEE STORM!!!!
(FANS GIVE A HUGE POP!!! Thee Storm stalks slowly to the ring. Both women climb to the top of opposite corners they call their lighthouses. They cheer on their fans. Thee Storm climbs down and readies for the match to begin.)
**DING**DING**
DEAL: Here we go!! Jenna and Jackson start things off, and it’s speed versus speed right out of the gate with these two. Jackson takes Jenna down with a crisp arm drag, Jenna pops up and answers with a lightning-fast headscissors. Jackson flips through, lands on his feet, and the two freeze for half a second and you can tell there’s a bit of respect there, and the fans reward both with a huge pop.
STORM: Looks like Gemini is calling for the tag though, and Jackson obliges. Giant offers a tag to Jenna, but Jenna seems to say in a minute. Giant smiles and nods, and in steps Gemini.
DEAL: Jenna lashes out with a kick, and Gemini takes a few, but he absorbs Jenna’s kicks, checks one, and sweeps her leg out from under her. Jenna scrambles to her feet while Gemini attempts an armbar, but Jenna avoids it, rolls, and dives to her corner, making the tag, and in comes Giant!
STORM: Jenna might be speed, but with Lady Giant in, now the power game begins. Lady Giant bulldozes Gemini with a shoulder block that sends him down to the mat. She hauls him up for a delayed vertical suplex, holding him aloft as the crowd counts along before slamming him down. Cover, one.. two… but that’s it says referee Terry Dale.
DEAL: Both get to their feet and Gemini delivers a few kicks, keeping Lady Giant at range, but then she is able to slip a kick and lock up, headlock on Gemini, Gemini whips her into the ropes. Gemini goes for a leapfrog but that’s a pretty big ask, and instead he’s caught by Lady Giant and dumped with an overhead belly-to-belly suplex!
STORM: Gemini lands hard and the fans applaud the move by Giant, but there’s also a contingent behind Gemini, and he gets to a knee holding his lower back, but he’s close to the corner, and in tags Jackson. A quick tag and Gemini steps to the apron as Homeless Don asks about his back.
DEAL: Jackson rushes in, tries to chop the giant down with leg kicks and quick strikes, but Lady Giant catches him mid-leap and throws him into the corner. A series of chops in the corner and Giant tags Jenna. Giant keeps Jackson in the corner as Jenna runs to a corner, charges the ropes, leaps off the center rope as Giant moves, and Jenna hits a springboard crossbody splash in the corner on Jackson!
STORM: Jackson stumbles out and Jenna cradles, one… two… kickout! Innovative offense by Jenna, and Jackson is down. Jenna brings him up, but Jackson with a quick fireman’s carry and then, as Jenna jumps to her feet, he takes her with another, but then flips into a bridge, one… two… kickout by Jenna!
DEAL: Both pop to their feet and now Jackson with a wristlock. Jenna cartwheels out, tries to hit a low dropkick. but Jackson sidesteps it. Jackson attempts an elbow drop, rolled out by Jenna who pops to her feet, standing moonsault finds nothing but the mat! Jackson runs the ropes, blind tag by Gemini.
STORM: Jackson with a clothesline attempt, ducked by Jenna, but then she runs right into a knee lift from Gemini! Jackson off the ropes and hits a flying forearm to the back of Jenna’s head, sending her right into Gemini’s snap roundhouse kick!
DEAL: Jenna goes down and Gemini with the cover, one… two… kickout! Gemini locks in a heel hold and Jenna is in the middle of the ring, but she’s trying to get to Lady Giant. Lady Giant is able to cut the distance with her height, but not enough to get the tag. Jenna though is refusing to give in and Gemini lets the heel hold go, pulls her up to her feet by her leg, then snaps to the mat with a dragon screw!
STORM: Gemini grapevines the leg once again and Jenna is in trouble. Jenna again tries to pull herself across the mat but Gemini is able to keep her grounded. Gemini again pulls her up, and he’s thinking another dragon screw, but this time Jenna leaps up at him - catches an enzugiri!
DEAL: Gemini drops to a knee and Jenna lands on the mat, then kicks both her feet up catching Gemini flush in the chin! Gemini goes down and Jenna gets to her feet, favoring her leg but makes the tag! Lady Giant is in and bulldozes down Gemini with a shoulder tackle! Gemini gets up and Giant with a clothesline. She rushes across the ring and nails Jackson with a forearm!
STORM: Lady Giant trying to clean house and Gemini is getting back up, Lady Giant runs the ropes, and nearly decapitates him with a boot! Cover and Dale is in position, one… two… but Gemini get the shoulder up.
DEAL: Quick tag out to Jenna as Giant whips Gemini into the ropes, bearhug by Giant and Jenna hits a springboard dropkick! Jackson comes in and eats a short-arm headbutt from Giant! Cover by Jenna, one… two… but Gemini kicks out! Quick tag out to Lady Giant again and now Giant comes in body slams him. Giant with a cover, one… two… but Gemini kicks out.
STORM: Lady Giant brings Gemini up, whips him into the ropes, but then ducks her head on the way back and Gemini with a leap frog, hits the ropes, and leaps with double knees into the chest of Lady Giant! Lady Giant gets knocked back and Gemini follows up with a shotgun dropkick that sends her tumbling through the ropes and to the outside.
DEAL: Gemini runs the ropes and leaps over, rolling plancha onto Giant on the outside! Giant hits the guardrail and Gemini quickly pops to his feet, because Jenna is in, runs the ropes, and suicide dive!! She nailed Gemini and now all three are down on the outside.
STORM: Jackson waits for Jenna to get to her feet and as she does, he runs and leaps off the apron, taking her down with a clothesline. All four competitors are on the outside as Jackson gets to his feet and grabs Lady Giant, rolling her in.
DEAL: He helps Gemini up and Gemini climbs in, and he makes the tag to Jackson. Jackson goes up top and Giant gets to her feet, Gemini hits a standing dropkick while Jackson comes off the top with a missile dropkick! Giant is down and Jackson covers, one… two… but Giant kicks out!
STORM: Meanwhile, Crazy Jenna is making her way over to her corner, and Jackson brings Giant up, swinging neckbreaker. Cover by Jackson, one… two… but Jenna breaks it up, stomping on his back. Jackson gets to his feet as Jenna goes back to her corner, and now both teams are not so much in the “we’re all friends” mindset.
DEAL: All four know there’s gold on the line, Storm. Jackson runs the ropes and goes for a flying crossbody on Giant as she gets to a knee, but Giant catches him! What strength by Giant and she has Jackson up and is carrying him around the ring. Tag by Jenna who climbs to the top rope and hits a diving crossbody to the back of her own partner, bringing Jackson down in a powerslam!!
STORM: That’s definitely a way to add some extra “umph” to the move. Giant rolls out of the ring and Jenna rolls on top of Jackson. One… two… Gemini breaks it up by pulling Jenna off!
DEAL: Jenna pulls Jackson up and whips him into the turnbuckle. Jenna charges in with a meteora double knees into Jackson, and then Jenna whips him again across the ring. She charges again, but this time Jackson moves and she collides with the corner, stumbles out, and Jackson with a huge German suplex! He gets up on his toes and he’s got the bridge, one… two… but Jenna rolls her shoulder up!
STORM: Both are down on the mat and now the crowd is on their feet for both teams. The crowd is cheering for both Jenna and Jackson, both partners trying to rally their teammate. Jenna dives to tag in Giant, Jackson dives to tag in Gemini!
DEAL: Gemini and Giant meet in the middle of the ring and Giant with a sidewalk slam! She hooks the leg, one… two… but Gemini kicks out! Giant pulls up Gemini and says it’s over, and she goes for her powerbomb! She’s got Gemini up, but he hits an elbow to her forehead and snaps back, hitting a huirricanrana that sends her headfirst into the corner!
STORM: An innovative counter to what very well could have been the ending blow of the match, Deal.
DEAL: Gemini rushes in and unloads with a rapid-fire combo—low kick, palm strike, a spinning back fist—but Lady Giant is held up by the turnbuckle and won’t go down. Gemini steps back and hits a spinning heel kick and that brings her down, and right into a Gemini roll up. One… two… thre… no! Lady Giant kicks out!
STORM: Gemini doesn’t let up though and as Giant gets up, he hits his “Face the Truth” codebreaker variation! Giant pinwheels her arms as she goes down and Gemini covers with Dale in position! One… two… thre… NO! Jenna breaks it up!
DEAL: That was very close to being a Three!
STORM: Yes it was, and Jenna knows it. Jenna’s trying to cheer Giant on, but Gemini knows that he has an opening. He pulls Giant up and hooks her, looks like he’s thinking “Reality Check!” He’s got Giant up, but her height is definitely making it awkward.
DEAL: Lady Giant delivers an elbow to the side of the head, drops behind Gemini, and then makes the tag to Jenna! Lady Giant falls through the middle and top rope to the outside as Jenna comes off the ropes with a springboard forearm!! She catches Gemini and goes for the cover, one… two… but Jackson with the save!
STORM: Jackson pulled Jenna off and saved the match for his team, but as he goes to the apron he’s caught with a dropkick from Jenna, knocking him off the apron!
DEAL: Jackson is on the floor, so is Giant, and now Jenna connects with a knee lift, and she doubles Gemini over, she’s going for her run-up bulldog in the corner, but Gemini is able to block it! He’s got her up for a belly-to-back suplex, but instead she rolls down his back.
STORM: Gemini turns around, boot to the stomach, and she’s hooked him for the DDT!
DEAL: She spikes Gemini and it could be over, but instead, Gemini lifts her like he’s going for a Northern Lights, but reaches out and tags Jackson as he makes it to the apron! Gemini spins around with Jenna in his grip and Jackson leaps… “LIGHTS, CAMERA, ACTION” OFF THE TOP ROPE!!
STORM: Good lord she never saw it coming!!
DEAL: Jackson with the cover as Gemini charges the ring and cuts off Lady Giant! One… two… THREE!!! WE HAVE NEW RAGE GAUNTLET TAG CHAMPS!!
**DING**DING**DING**
*STOCK: Ladies and bloody Gentlemen… the winners of this match… AND NEW RAGE GAUNTLET TAG CHAMPIONS… GEMINI AND “ACTION” JAY JACKSON!!!
STORM: I can’t believe this, Deal!
DEAL: Jay Jackson and Gemini used an opening and just a small quick counter to capture the Tag Titles! Terry Dale hands the new champions their titles while Lady Giant checks on Crazy Jenna. Jackson and Gemini have knocked off Thee Storm in a classic, high-impact, high speed encounter here tonight! Jenna is pulling herself up and the former champs are looking at the new champs… and extend their hands!
STORM: Oh great, now I really can’t believe this.
DEAL: All four competitors shake hands, and what a great sign of respect! Jenna and Giant applaud the new champs as they leave the ring, and Gemini and Jackson each take a corner, titles in hand, to celebrate this huge win!!
Deal: Our next match is a match paid for by Rich Mason Promotions and is taking place in Saudi Arabia as Superstar Steve Hogar is coming out of retirement one last time to take on a bitter rival of his, Kip Kutler. The fans here in attendance at MSG will be watching on the RAGE Vision.
Storm: The origins of this match go back over a decade when both men were a part of Mason Inc. Steve Hogar was the wily veteran and Kip Kutler was a young rising star at the time. They had serious heat that exploded after Hogar's departure from the group and they have had heat ever since.
Deal: Let's not forget that, until recently, Kip Kutler was BLACKLISTED from this industry for YEARS, and Steve Hogar bashed him on numerous occasions. When Kutler returned, Steve Hogar was one of the individuals that Kutler called out. Kutler used his past relationship with Rich Mason to lure Hogar out of retirement.
Storm: Kutler heard what Steve Hogar said about him, and you know what? Kutler has had things to say about Hogar as well.
Deal: Tonight is the night that they settle their differences, once and for all.
Storm: This will be Steve Hogar's last match - win, lose, or draw. Each of these participants will earn ONE MILLION DOLLARS just to participate in this match.
Deal: The winner will receive a percentage of tonight's gate, and there was a sell out with over 60,000 tickets being sold. Let's go to the ring!
*Ring Announcer (in both Arabic and English): This match is a FIGHT TO THE FINISH! There are NO RULES, NO DISQUALIFICATION, and NO COUNT OUTS! Introducing first, from Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA, he weighs in at 250 pounds, he is SUPERSTAR STEVE HOGAR!
("Hellraiser" by Ozzy Osbourne plays as Hogar makes his way to the ring. He receives a mixed reaction, but more boos than cheers. Hogar ignores the fans as he has a businesslike look on his face. Hogar is dressed in his wrestling attire - black trunks and a red Superstar t-shirt.)
Deal: Hogar is not very popular here tonight.
Storm: Kip Kutler has been throwing out a lot of accusations. One of those accusations is that Hogar is a DRUNK.
Deal: While Hogar has had issues with alcohol in the past, including two DUI arrests, he claims that he has been clean for some time.
Storm: The question is.....did Hogar have enough time to prepare for this match?
Deal: He claims that he did. He said that he was in "fighting shape" even before this match was signed, and while he's not in the "best" shape of his life, he's in good enough shape to beat Kutler or so he claims. He might have an uphill battle, because as we've seen, Kutler is in peak condition.
Storm: There's no doubt about that. Kutler quickly asserted himself in the main event scene after his return to RAGE and he has much to lose if Hogar manages to defeat him.
Deal: Hogar began his career in Japan in the early 90s and made his US debut in the UWF in November, 1996.
Storm: I remember that night!
Deal: Hogar was brought to the UWF by Rich Mason to team with Dan Williams against two of the top wrestlers at the time, Shawn Hart and Fury. Fury turned on Shawn Hart and Mason Inc. was born. Mason and Hogar have had their ups and downs over the years, sometimes as teammates and other times as enemies.
Storm: Rich Mason recently claimed that he pulled Hogar out of poverty again.
Deal: That may be an exaggeration but Hogar was no doubt lured by the money. That might explain some of the fans' disdain toward him.
*Ring Announcer (in both Arabic and English): And his opponent, hailing from Toronto, Ontario Canada and weighing in at 280 pounds here is The Canadian Destroyer... "THE NEW AGE ICON"... KIP KUTLER!!!
"The prophecy has been fulfilled!"
"This is his time"
"His Destiny Awaits"
(A siren can be heard softly building up with a guitar and lamb bag drum beat. The TCW Tron lights up to the image Kutler standing with his head down and then an image appears of him walking forward."Stricken" by Disturbed hits the PA system and Kip walks out from behind the curtain, and stops at the top of the stage. He holds his arms out to the sides, and spins once around, allowing the fans to soak in his essence. He stands while the chorus of the song begins.He walks down the ramp, yelling back at the fans who are shouting at him. Once he reaches the ring, Kip hops up onto the apron on his knee, letting his other leg hang loosely, as he pulls his sunglasses off, and tosses them into the crowd. He quickly lifts his leg and slips it through the ropes, straddling the middle rope for a moment, before completely getting in the ring. Kip quickly turns and climbs up onto the second turnbuckle, and he holds his arms out again, and tilts his head back, letting everyone bask in his presence for a moment. He takes a long stare of the crowd looking through them before heading back to the middle of the ring, awaiting his opponent's arrival.)
Storm: Kip Kutler has arrived and he means business!
Deal: He has a look on his face that can burn through lead. He looks like a man on a mission.
Storm: Kutler is now staring down Hogar and he suddenly cracks up laughing. This causes Hogar to take a step toward him, but the referee gets in between to restrain Hogar. This will not be a friendly scientific match. Both of these men are out for blood.
Deal: Both of these men look eager to get started. The ref is already at work, trying to keep them in their respective corners as they bark insults at each other.
Storm: You can cut the tension with a knife. The hatred between these two is out of this world.
Deal: Joining Kutler and Hogar in Saudi Arabia is Rich Mason, the promoter of this match.
(Cut to the skybox where Mason is seated with an entourage. The bald 70 something year old Mason is wearing a suit and has his usual poker face.)
Deal: Mason made sure that his name was all over that ring.
Storm: He obviously sold some advertising!
(The middle of the ring has an ad for Corona Beer. There are smaller ads for Nike, Monster Energy, DraftKings, and HBO. There is also a "Rich Mason Promotions" emblem. The turnbuckles all have "Mason" on them. There is a banner that says "RAGE: Pro Wrestling Generation" and "Rich Mason Promotions" in the background.)
Deal: Is this Rich Mason's response to Mason International's rebranding? He walked away from his own company early this year and disappeared for quite some time, only to return to RAGE of all places upon request of Kip Kutler.
Storm: No doubt Mason will be making a handsome profit from this match. Whenever there is money to be made, Mason is right there.
Deal: This match is unsanctioned. It is being brought to you as a joint venture between RAGE, Rich Mason Promotions, and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Storm: Let's remind the people why this match is taking place in Saudi Arabia and not the US.
Deal: Steve Hogar was not able to get cleared by ANY state athletic commission in the United States.
Storm: They went to every state?
Deal: I don't know about that, but they did go to Hogar's home state of Wisconsin and the state of Mississippi, which is one of the most lenient states for approval, and he was denied in both places.
Storm: If he couldn't get cleared in Mississippi, you have to wonder how long he will be able to last tonight. It may not be a question as to who wins this match as much as it's a question as to how long this match lasts.
Deal: All indications point to this being a short match.
Storm: Vegas has Hogar being a +900 underdog in this match.
Deal: The two are in the center of the ring as the ref explains the rules.....
Storm: What rules?
Deal: The ref tells them to shake hands. Kutler laughs and Hogar shakes his head in disgust.
**DING**DING**
Deal: Kutler and Hogar are face-to-face and they are mouthing off to each other and they lock up. Kutler gets the early advantage and punches Hogar in the face! He hits him again and again! Hogar hits Kutler back with some fists of his own! Kutler responds with his own flurry of punches and Hogar goes down!
Storm: Down goes Hogar! Down goes Hogar!
Deal: Kutler follow up with kicks and stomps to the face of Steve Hogar. Kutler is yelling at Hogar as he punishes him. Hogar tries to break free, but Kutler with some more stomps.
Storm: He won't give Hogar an opening!
Deal: Hogar tries to spring up, but Kutler with a kick right to the chin and Hogar goes down again! Kutler follows it up with more kicks and punches.
Storm: This is not gonna be a scientific match.
Deal: Not at all! Kutler is telling Hogar to "give it up" as he continues the beating. He has Hogar at the edge of the ring and shoves him to the outside with his foot! Hogar is on the outside and Kutler runs up to the top rope and he comes CRASHING down on Hogar with a flying bodypress! Kutler is now SMASHING Hogar's head against the steel steps!
Storm: Hogar is getting SLAUGHTERED out there!
Deal: Kutler is NOT letting up as he he SMASHES Hogar's head into the steel steps for the tenth time. That man has had NUMEROUS concussions in his long for God's sake! Kutler throws Hogar right into the guard rail and he continues his assault!
Storm: There are no count outs and no disqualifications.
Deal: Kutler has one foot on Hogar's neck as he grabs a chair and pushes it right into Hogar's gut, knocking the wind out of him!
(Cut to Rich Mason, in the skybox, who is lighting up a cigar.)
Deal: Rich Mason is obviously enjoying this.
Storm: Now we can see why Hogar wasn't cleared by ANY state athletic commission. This man is in NO condition to be wrestling. Somebody needs to stop this match before he suffers permanent damage.
Deal: Kutler is NOT letting up! He just face slammed Hogar right into the chair! Is the man still conscious?
Storm: Remember this is a 55 year old man who has not wrestled in a number of years. How much punishment can he take?
Deal: Kutler throws Hogar into the side of the ring, shoulder-first. He scoops up Hogar and tosses him onto the ring apron.
(Kutler raises his arms to a crowd pop.)
Deal: Kutler is tearing Hogar apart and these fans are loving it.
Storm: These fans are bloodthirsty! They want BLOOD!
Deal: They're getting blood as Hogar already has a cut. Kutler pulls Hogar up and look at at that! Hogar is swinging his fists and connects! I'm not sure if Hogar even knows where he's at, but he has some fight left in him. Kutler fires back and Hogar responds with a flurry of punches and Kutler is PISSED! Kutler with an uppercut and a superkick and Hoger goes down like a stack of bricks!
Storm: The Saudi fans are really getting into this.
Deal: Hogar is in trouble as Kutler is now ripping off the turnbuckle bad. He said that he's done taking it easy on him, that it's time to take the gloves off. Hogar is moving and trying to make his way up. Kutler is standing in front of him and appears to be aiming ANOTHER superkick, right to the face, and Hogar goes down again!
(Kutler flips off Hogar)
*Kutler: Take that Hogarbage!
Storm: This is not looking good for Hogar. Does he have ANY fight left in him?
Deal: I don't know, but Kutler is continuing his assault. More kicks to the face and to the gut. Kutler comes off the ropes and nails him with a legdrop. Kutler grabs Hogar's head and slams it into the mat! Kutler goes up to the second rope and hits a double axe handle.
Storm: Kutler is out to punish Hogar.....just like he said he would!
Deal: Hogar is already cut open and Kutler is making an example out of him. Kutler pulls Hogar toward the corner post and SLAMS Hogar's leg into the post!
Storm: Is that the leg with the bad knee that he once had surgery on?
Deal: I'm afraid it is. Kutler seems to have done his homework as he knows exactly what to target. Kutler does it again and again!
*Kutler (yelling): What do you have to say now HOGARBAGE?!
Storm: I'm guessing we won't see a handshake at the end of this one.
Deal: These two have despised each other for many years, dating back to when both of them were in Mason International. Kutler wraps Hogar's legs around the cornerpost and puts him in a figure four leglock. With little exception, this match has been ALL Kutler.
Storm: This isn't a match. This is an EXECUTION....and these bloodthirsty people are loving it!
(Cut to the skybox where Mason continues to smoke his cigar. Kutler walks around the corner and grabs a microphone.)
Storm: Rich Mason is loving it too. Kutler is back in the ring and he's has a microphone with him.
*Kutler: DO YOU QUIT HOGARBAGE?! Are you ready to QUIT?!
(Kutler holds up the mic to Hogar's mouth and his voice is muffled but a "No" comes out)
Storm: That sounds like a no.
(Kutler laughs and tosses the mic aside as he resumes the punishment.)
Storm: Kutler gave him a chance to quit and he REFUSED!
Deal: Kutler is on the top rope and nails Hogar with a flying elbow! He covers, 1......2.......and Kutler bounces up!
Storm: What?
Deal: Kutler sprung up before the ref counts to three.
Storm: And he's laughing!
(Kutler laughs as he resumes punishing Hogar.)
Storm: You can't say he's not living up to his word. He said he's gonna end Hogar and that's exactly what he's looking to do! Hogar is NOT prepared for what Kutler has in store for him.
Deal: Sadly you may be right. Hogar has been outwrestled and outbrawled. He's been overpowered and outmaneuvered. Kutler is in FIRM control of this match as he has Hogar in a chokehold.
(Hogar is gagging and there is some blood streaming down his face.)
Storm: They need to stop this match before somebody gets killed.
Deal: The ref doesn't seem to have any intention to stop this match. Kutler throws Hogar into that exposed turnbuckle and Hogar goes down again! Kutler with a SHOULDER BREAKER!
Storm: That's Hogar's bad shoulder, isn't it!
Deal: Hogar did have surgery on his right shoulder years ago and Kutler appears to be attempting to dislocate it as he places him in an armbar and turns it into a chicken wing! Hogar is screaming in pain as Kutler has that hold locked in and Kutler is laughing manically!
Storm: He looks like he wants to rip Hogar's shoulder out of it's socket!
Deal: Hogar continues to scream in pain!
Storm: This man is in trouble!
Deal: I think you're right! Hogar is in some serious pain as Kutler appears to be having the time of his life. Wait a minute, Kutler just released the hold and let Hogar's body fall to the mat.
Storm: What a nice guy!
Deal: Kutler scoops Hogar right back up and puts him in a Krippling Kutler Cross Face! This could be it! The ref is asking Hogar if he gives up and he REFUSES!
Storm: You know Kutler wants Hogar to give up. He doesn't care about scoring a pinfall. He wants Hogar to CRY UNCLE!
Deal: Kutler has Hogar locked into that finishing hold as Hogar continues to scream in agonizing pain. This man does not just want to win. He wants to humiliate Hogar.
Storm: Hogar wanted to humiliate him, but it's not working out that way.
Deal: Indeed it's not. SOMEBODY needs to stop this thing! It's not a match, it's a....
(Cut to Rich Mason, who appears to be enjoying himself as he eats appetizers.)
Storm: Rich Mason seems to be enjoying this.
Deal: Of course he would. Kip Kutler just said he's giving Hogar one more chance to quit but Hogar REFUSES to quit!
Storm: I bet Hogar is regretting signing up for this. I don't care how much money he's making from this fight, it won't be enough to cover his medical bills.
(The referee grabs Hogar's arm and lets it drop.)
Deal: For Hogar's sake, I hope he has insurance. Kutler just released the hold!
Storm: Why did he do that?!
Deal: He doesn't seem to be ready for the match to end.
Storm: This is no longer a wrestling match. This is a MASSACRE.
Storm: Kutler is now setting Hogar up for the Kutting Edge! AND HE HITS IT!
Deal: What a DEVASTATING MOVE! He covers for the cover and then thinks twice. He's setting Hogar up for ANOTHER Kutting Edge!
Storm: HOLY SHIT!
Deal: Kutler cover again, 1.....2......NO! Kutler just pulled up Hogar's shoulder!
Storm: What?! He had this match won!
Deal: It sure looked like it. He's back on his feet and kicking Hogar again and again with that boot of his. Is that not enough punishment?!
Storm: Kutler is enjoying this! It's like he's having the time of his life out there.
Deal: I could see teaching Hogar a lesson as Hogar has said some things that upset Kutler but this getting out of control. The referee isn't doing anything.
Storm: He counted, didn't he?
Deal: He didn't warn Kutler.
Storm: There are no rules! That's what Hogar agreed to, right?
Deal: He did. Kutler is now VERBALLY ABUSING a bloodied and Hogar in what has been a COMPLETELY one-sided match! Kutler is now slapping Hogar around and he SPITS RIGHT IN HIS FACE!
Storm: Ha!
(The crowd starts to boo Kutler, who appears to be having the time of his life.)
Storm: Listen to these fans.
Deal: They see what's going on here as Kutler is continuing to add insult to injury as he smashes Hogar's head into the mat again and again. This man has had NUMEROUS concussions in his career! SOMEBODY STOP THIS MATCH! Kutler is like a man POSSESSED as he yells out "Hogarbage" and continues assaulting the man with elbows to the face. Kutler goes upstairs again and comes crashing down with a flying bodypress! 1......2......and again Kutler lifts up Hogar. Kutler could have walked away with the win several times already and he REFUSES to finish Hogar off.
Storm: The man can barely move! Hogar is NOT in ring condition. He has NO BUSINESS being in there and has been EXPOSED....just like Kutler said he would.
Deal: Kutler is toying with the man at this point. Kutler with a curb stomp! No cover! And now Kutler is going back upstairs and he sits on the top rope as he points to Hogar and laughs!
(Kutler looks around and laughs as much of the crowd has turned against him. He waves to Rich Mason, who is watching intently from the skybox.)
Storm: Kutler is taking a breather. It's like he's wearing himself out by all this punishment he is dishing out
Deal: The man has lost it. I can see sending Hogar a message, but Kutler is taking this TOO FAR and somebody is gonna get seriously injured or worse!
Storm: Hogar NEVER should have accepted this match. It's obvious that the man is not in ring-shape. Kutler TOLD YOU ALL what he was gonna do but nobody believed him.
Deal: Kutler with a flying elbowdrop! Again, no cover.
Storm: We may have a catastrophie on our hands.
Deal: Hogar is literally GAGGING as Kutler laughs and puts him in a choke hold. It's unbelievable that the referee doesn't get in there and stop this match. Kutler has Hogar up and Hogar is still gagging. Kutler throws Hogar right into the corner with the exposed turnbuckle. He just narrowly missed hitting his head again. And Kutler goes for the TURNBUCKLE SMASH, but Hogar somehow sidesteps him and KUTLER GOES INTO IT SHOULDER-FIRST!
(Kutler screams loudly in pain)
Storm: Kutler went into that exposed turnbuckle shoulder-first, and just the wrong angle, and he may have DISLOCATED HIS SHOULDER!
Deal: That could very well be karma after what Kutler did to Hogar earlier. This is Hoger's chance for some offense....IF he can pull it together! Kutler is still hopping around the ring and he just went down to his knees! The referee is checking on Kutler and Kutler pushes him away as he he is in some pain....and here comes Hogar and he jumps right on top of Kutler! Kutler goes for an F5....NO! Hogar with a FLYING HEADSCISSORS!
(The crowd pops)
Storm: I've NEVER seen Hogar do that move before!
Deal: The right move at the right time! Hogar covers, but Kutler escapes and now Hogar with some kicks to the head! The man can barely stand, but he's taking advantage of the situation and he's taking it to Kutler! He grabs Kutler and AGAIN throws him into that exposed turnbuckle! Hogar is wrapping Kutler's legs around the cornerpost.....
Storm: That's what Kutler did to him earlier!
Deal: Hogar grabs a chair and nails Kutler's leg! He hits him again and again! Now Hogar is a man possessed as he is running on PURE ADRENALINE! Hogar is the master of the figure four and he's trying to wrap Kutler's legs around but no! Hogar falls to the floor in exhaustion as Kutler is inside the ring and he's in some serious pain of his own as he grabs his shoulder.
Storm: Just when we thought this was over....
Deal: Hogar is using every ounce of strength that he has to make his way up. He's attempting to get back into the ring, but his knee or his ankle gave out on him. Hogar is up again and he grabs Kutler by the legs and pulls him out! Hogar grabs that chair and now it's Hogar that is punishing Kutler with that steel chair!
Storm: Look at that HATE in Hogar's eyes!
Deal: Can you blame him?! Hogar just knocked the wind outta Kutler with that chair. He's now setting Kutler up for the figure-four but having some trouble. Kutler with a kick to the face and Hogar goes down! Both men are down! Kutler isn't laughing anymore!
Storm: I don't believe this!
Deal: Kutler was DESTROYING Hogar and could have ended this match on numerous occasions. All it took was Kutler hit in that exposed turnbuckle into the corner at just the wrong angle and that changed the course of this match. Could Hogar have a fighting chance?
Storm: Are you serious?
Deal: This is a man who not only dominated the tag team division for many years, but also became a World Champion after defeating The Saint. He has had some big wins in his career that some may claim were upsets. Does he have another one left in him?
Storm: Come on! Don't get too excited! Kutler just hit some turbulence. He'll be fine.
Deal: Both mean are struggling to make their way up. Kutler is up first and he's trying to lift up the steel steps but his shoulder gives out. He's yelling curse words in frustration and goes to grab that chair and he's wrapping that chair around Hogar's legs before kicking him square in the head!
Storm: How many more head shots can this man take?!
Deal: Kutler is now breathing heavy as Hogar is once again gagging as Kutler puts him in another chokehold. Kutler is now looking at the cornerpost as he heads back into the ring and he's headed upstairs. He's looking to break Hogar's leg! This man is RELENTLESS!
Storm: He wants to make Hogar pay for what he just did to him.
Deal: Hogar is a man just trying to survive and Kutler is making it difficult. Kutler is slowly making his way to the top as he screams obscenities at Hogar. If you thought these two hated each other before, that hate seems to be increasing. Kutler is all the way at the top and leaps but HOGAR LIFTS HIS FOOT and that chair hits Kutler square in the head! Both men are down again!
Storm: There are no count outs, no disqualifications, no rules. Neither is moving!
Deal: Hogar is stirring and making his way back up as Kutler is still motionless.
Storm: This was a COMPLETELY one-sided match until that FLUKE happened and now we're seeing VINTAGE Hogar. This man will not quit. No matter what you throw at him, he just keeps coming after you.
Deal: Kutler had numerous chances to end this match earlier but he chose not to and now he's suffering the consequences.
Storm: Hogar is putting Kutler in his finisher, a figure-four, and he has it locked in! Kutler is screaming in pain!
Deal: There is no escape. Could Hogar actually force Kutler to submit?! The ref is on the outside and asking Kutler if he wants to quit and he refuses.
Storm: Kutler is fighting for his career here. A loss would be DEVASTATING to Kutler and both he and Hogar know that.
Deal: Hogar is barely hanging on himself as he uses the steel steps as leverage, but Kutler is trying hard to reverse it.
Storm: I'm not even sure Kutler knows where he's at, but he knows that losing is NOT an option. I CANNOT BELIEVE how he ended up in this position.
Deal: He was GREEDY and that's his own fault!
Storm: Greedy? He was just trying to live up to his word. Kutler is a man of his word.
Deal: He went TOO FAR and you know it and now he's paying the price! Perhaps karma has come to collect. The ref asks Kutler is he wants to give up and he says no.
Storm: NO way in hell will Kutler give up.
Deal: Wait a minute, Kutler has REVERSED the figure four and now it's Hogar that is in pain. Now the ref is asking Hogar if he wants to quit. He says NEVER!
Storm: He may want to reconsider because he's losing the advantage that he was handed to on a silver platter due to that FLUKE. Hogar better pull it together really quick if he wants ANY chance of walking outta here in one piece because lightning doesn't strike twice!
Deal: Kutler is obviously not happy with the recent turn of events. He may be going into the new year with a shoulder injury, courtesy of Hogar. That isn't what Kutler had planned.
Storm: Kutler is increasing the pressure. Perhaps it's time for Hogar to call it a career before his legs are broken!
Deal: He's not ready to call it a career.
Storm: He should be! Look at him! The man's money is GUARANTEED! He and Kutler have given the fans a helluva show but it's time! TAP OUT!
Deal: Kutler is ORDERING Hogar to quit, which makes Hogar dig his heels in even more. Hogar is mustering every ounce of strength in his body to try and reverse that figure four, but Kutler isn't relinquishing the advantage and Hogar is serious pain here. He has a great deal of intestinal fortitude.
Storm: Intestinal fortitude? I have to question that man's' intelligence!
Deal: The longer Hogar holds on, the ANGRIER Kutler is getting! Kutler's face is BEET RED!
Storm: That man is PISSED!
Deal: Kutler releases the hold. He is SCREAMING obscenities at Hogar as he makes his way back up to his feet and stands over a fallen Hogar. Kutler pulls Hogar up and throws him FACE FIRST into the steel steps!
Storm: Hogar gets cut AGAIN! Hogar is BUSTED OPEN!
Deal: Kutler with some boots to the face and to the midsection of Hogar, yelling and screaming at him as he continues his assault. Kutler has LOST IT!
Storm: He told Hogar to QUIT and Hogar refused to quit and now Kutler is making him pay and pay dearly!
Deal: Kutler turns to the side.....OH NO! He's gonna pick up those steel steps! NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
Storm: This is gonna END Hogar!
Deal: Kutler lifts up the steps and Hogar grabs his foot and the steel steps fall RIGHT ON TOP OF BOTH MEN!
(The crowd chants "Holy Shit")
Storm: These people know English?
Deal: They are familiar with four-letter words, that's for sure. The steps are laying right on top of Kutler and Kutler is CRUSHING Hogar's leg! This is NOT GOOD!
Storm: The ref is standing by and he doesn't know what to do.
Deal: If this were a sanctioned RAGE match, somebody might have considered stopping it by now, but this match is UNSANCTIONED and the ref is letting it go.
Storm: That's what they wanted and Rich Mason gave it to them!
Deal: Both men are motionless and the referee is trying to get those steel steps off of Kutler. Here comes the ring announcer and a ringside official and they're helping him move those steps off of Kutler, but the damage may have been done! Both men are STILL motionless!
(Cut to the skybox where Rich Mason is still watching, and still has a poker face.)
Deal: I wonder what is going through that man's mind. Hogar's blood is on his hands!
Storm: Hogar agreed to this!
Deal: That is true, but Mason knew the condition that this man was in. That's why this match is taking place in Saudi Arabia. How much more punishment can this man take?
Storm: What's shocking to me is that Kutler is not moving. At least Hogar is moving! Kutler appears to be out!
Deal: Kutler may be seriously injured. How knows how much those steel steps weight and Kutler took the brunt of that impact. The ref is looking over Kutler. He doesn't know what to do.
Storm: You know damn well Kutler will DESTROY that man if he stops the match and awards it to Hogar.
Deal: Hogar is actually making his way back up, holding onto to a nearby chair. Hogar is up! Hogar is up! (crowd pop)
Storm: And Kutler is STILL DOWN?! How did that happen?!
Deal: Hogar smells victory here as he folds the chair and picks it up and WAIT! Kutler lifts a knee and LOW BLOW Hogar! (crowd boos) Kutler SPRINGS up! That was a TRICK! He was playing possum!
Storm: Smart man!
Deal: Kutler grabs the chair and smashes it against the side of the ring in ANGER! He tosses the chair in the ring and he's crawling on top of Hogar and berating him as he SLAPS him in the face!
*Kutler: GET YOUR BITCH ASS UP HOGARBAGE! COME ON!
Deal: Kutler slaps Hogar again and.....WAIT! Hogar grabs Kutler's wrist and Kutler goes to slap Hogar and Hogar grabs his other wrist as he uses his strength to try and.....NO! A kick to the gut, knocking the wind out of Hogar! Kutler SPITS on Hogar and pulls him up and is trying to get him back into the ring. The hatred that these two have for each other is OFF THE CHARTS!
Storm: Kutler is struggling, but he's picking up the over 250 pound Hogar and places him on the ring apron.
Deal: Kutler screams at the ref to get back in the ring and Kutler follows. He's eyeing that chair that's on the mat and then eyes Hogar. I'm not sure Hogar knows where he's at.
Storm: The man is winded, he's bloody, he's outta gas. It's time to STOP THIS CARNAGE!
Deal: Kutler is looking to finish him off, it seems. He pulls Hogar over to where the steel chair is and attempts to set him up for a piledriver but Hogar just will not cooperate. Kutler with a swift kick to the head as he's once again getting angry. As Kutler berates Hogar, he has another idea. He's wrapping that chair around Hogar's legs. He wants to finish the job he started earlier and BREAK HOGAR'S LEGS! Come on ref! Get in there!
Storm: Remember, there are no rules in this match! That's what Hogar agreed to!
Deal: A couple more kicks to the head and Hogar may be out cold!. Kip Kutler is making his way to the corner now that he's satisfied that Hogar isn't moving. Kutler is slowly making his way up. Kutler is not known as a high flyer.
Storm: He seems to have dished out enough punishment to know that Hogar's out of gas.
Deal: Kutler stucks up both of his middle fingers at Hogar and leaps, BUT HOGAR MOVES OVER AND KUTLER HITS THE MAT FACE-FIRST! Kutler tried a flying bodypress onto that chair, but Hogar managed to swerve him at the last second!
Storm: That may have kept Hogar from being disabled just like his old partner Dan Williams!
Deal: Dan Williams has been in a wheelchair for many years, due to a beating he once received from The Saint, and no doubt Kutler was looking to do the same to Hogar. Both men are again down and motionless. The ref cannot even count because there are no count outs. This match must end by pinfall or submission.
Storm: I don't f'n believe this! This match should already be over and Hogar should be in a hospital bed.
Deal: That was Kutler's plan, but things haven't gone as planned. This match started out as a JOKE that was supposed to end in a blow out and it has turned into a no-holds-barred streetfight! If Kutler loses this match, even if he gets out of here in one piece, his main event days could very well be OVER!
Storm: Don't be delusional, Storm. Hogar doesn't stand a chance.
Deal: I didn't say he did but these men may not be the same after this one.
Storm: I'll tell you one thing. This match won't end in a handshake or embrace.
Deal: Both men are stirring but I'm not sure they know where they're at. These fans are going CRAZY in Riyahd. What was a crowd that was partial to Kutler is now solidly behind Hogar!
Storm: I can't believe this! They're getting behind a DRUNK! Don't these people have laws against alcohol?
Deal: What do you mean?
Storm: Like don't they get their arms cut off if they get caught drinking and driving like Hogar did on more than one occasion?
Deal: Puh-leze. Kutler is making his way back up as is Hogar, who just broke his legs free of that chair. Kutler spots the chair and he snatches it but WAIT! Hogar grabs the other end! These two are having a tug of war over the chair! Both men are trying to get possession over that steel chair and Kutler SNATCHES it as he has the strength advantage and SWINGS it at Hogar, but Hogar sidesteps him and Kutler hits the mat with the chair and trips and falls right on top of it!
(Some fans are laughing at ringside and Kutler screams obscenities at them.)
Deal: LOOK OUT! Hogar with a FACE SLAM on the chair and cover, 1......2......NO! A blooded Hogar is yelling at the official as he pounds the mat in frustration. Hogar grabs Kutler by the hair and SMASHES his face into it! AGAIN AND AGAIN! And now KUTLER is BUSTED OPEN!
Storm: How the hell can Hogar even see?!
Deal: I don't know but Kutler may be losing the advantage that he had now that blood is streaming down his face. Some of that blood gets into Hogar's eyes and he wipes his face. Hogar is setting Kutler up for the figure four once again but Kutler with a boot to the face! Hogar falls back into the corner and he's EXHAUSTED! He's taking a breather as he waits for Kutler to make his way back up. Kutler is up and Hogar goes for a clothesline but Kutler ducks underneath it! Hogar comes back and Kutler FLATTENS Hogar with a clothesline of his own! Kutler with another kick to the head!
Storm: How many of those blows to the head has Hogar taken?!
Deal: Far too many. The man may have brain damage after this one is over.
Storm: He already had brain damage, according to Kutler.
Deal: Kutler isn't helping the situation any. Kutler has Hogar in an armbar.
Storm: Kutler is gonna pull Hogar's arm right out of it's socket!
Deal: Wait a minute, Kutler isn't stopping there. He's putting Hogar in the Krippling Kutler Cross Face!
Storm: This could be it!
*Kutler: QUIT DAMMIT!
Deal: Kutler is screaming at Hogar and DEMANDING that he quit! Hogar is breathing heavy and he's on empty.
Storm: He's been on empty for some time.
Deal: Kutler is still hollering at Hogar. I think he's wearing himself out just as much as he's wearing Hogar out.
Storm: I'm not so sure about that. Listen to Hogar's AGONIZING screams! He's throwing out some four letter words of his own!
Deal: Kutler is trying to maintain his grip as Hogar inches his way to the ropes. The ref is asking Hogar if he wants to quit and he refuses.
Storm: COME ON HOGAR! GIVE IT UP!
Deal: Hogar is in seriously bad shape here and he STUBBORNLY REFUSES to quit!
Storm: What is wrong with that man?!
Deal: Kip Kutler is asking himself the same question as he shakes his head in frustration as Hogar inches even closer to the ropes. Once again the ref asks Hogar if he wants to quit and he shakes his head. Kutler is still screaming at him, like a Drill Sergeant, and HOGAR SOMEHOW MAKES IT TO THE ROPES! The ref is tapping Kutler on the shoulder as he REFUSES to let go! The ref SMACKS Kutler across the head and that gets Kutler to drop Hogar and now Kutler grabs ahold of the ref and smacks him across the head before tossing him outta the ring!
(The crowd boos)
Storm: He just manhandled that hometown referee and these people have completely turned against him.
*Kutler (to Hogar): YOU'RE MINE!
Deal: Kutler now pulls Hogar to the middle of the ring and sets him up for a Kutting Edge! Kutler is having some difficulty as he's taken a beating in this match. He has Hogar up and HITS IT! Kutler is covering, but there is NO REFEREE!
Storm: 1....2.....3......4.......5! This match should be over AGAIN!
Deal: Kutler did it to himself! He tossed the referee out, who is trying to regain composure on the outside. An angry Kutler is screaming at the official to get back in. Kutler is pulling up Hogar. Don't tell me he's doing it again?! Kutler is struggling with Hogar, but has him up and hits ANOTHER Kutting Edge! The referee just made his way back into the ring and Kutler is yelling at him to get in position! The referee slowly makes his way over.....
Storm: He's doing this on purpose!
Deal: The cover, 1......2.......NO! Hogar with a shoulder up and Kutler is LIVID! Kutler is SCREAMING at the ref again!
Storm: Don't throw him out again!
Deal: I think he learned from that as he takes a deep breath and now he's screaming at Hogar for kicking out! Kutler is stumbing around as he's pondering.....no way! Is he?!
Storm: Yes!
Deal: Kutler is gonna try it again! He's going for yet ANOTHER Kutting Edge! He grabs Hogar but Hogar with an EYE GOUGE and Kutler is temporarily blinded with some of that blood getting in his eyes! Hogar is swinging in no particular direction as he can't see! Hogar is punching air and he finally connects with Kutler's face and Kutler goes down as does Hogar! These two men are EXHAUSTED! Someone just threw a towel into the ring
Storm: It's over! Someone threw in the towel!
Deal: It is NOT over! The ref is using the towel to wipe the bloodied faces of both men.
Storm: Oh.
Deal: Kutler still appears to be blinded as he's rubbing his eyes after that eye gouge and wait a minute! Hogar just spotted the chair. He CLOBBERS Kutler and Kutler doubles over and Hogar hits him again! And again! Hogar is hitting releasing YEARS of PENT UP RAGE and FRUSTRATION as he continues to beat on the man while these stunned fans are silenced in disbelief!
Storm: That blood is trickling down Hogar's face again.
Deal: That's a good thing for Kutler because Hogar was going to do some serious damage if he hasn't already. Hogar can't see once again as he wildly swings the chair but doesn't connect. Another swing and the chair goes flying outta the ring, nearly missing the referee! The ref wipes Hogar's face again as well as Kutler's. Hogar can see Kutler lying motionless on the mat. He covers, 1......2.......kickout! How did he kick out after taking all of those chairshots!
Storm: Intestinal fortitude! This is a MUST WIN for him.
Deal: Hogar seems to have Kutler where he wants him. He's setting him up for his figure four leglock finisher!
Storm: But does he have the strength to get it locked in?!
Deal: That's a good question as Hogar is struggling and it doesn't appear that Kutler is even conscious after taking those chairshots, some of them to the head! No doubt that is payback for what Hogar did to him earlier. This may be Hogar's last chance! Can he put SHOCK THE WORLD and put Kutler away?
Storm: Kutler with a KICK TO THE FACE!
Deal: Hogar stumbles back and falls to the mat. Kutler is trying to shake the cobwebs as Hogar pounds his fist on the mat in frustration.
Storm: These fans are at the edge of their seats.
Deal: Kutler and Hogar are both struggling. Hogar and Kutler lock eyes as they lie on the mat and look at each other in disbelief and then anger as they exchange four letter words. Both men are in rough shape and bloodied. Kutler was on his way to an easy win in the early going of this match, but rammed his shoulder into an exposed turnbuckle and that altered the course of this match.
Storm: Kutler had this match won on more than one occasion!
Deal: But he just couldn't end this match without punishing the man. As he said before, his goal wasn't to win, but to humiliate Hogar and now he's risking humiliation himself! Both men are nearly out of gas. It may come down to who wants this more. Kutler crawls over toward Hogar and wraps his hands around Hogar's neck, choking him, as he wrings his neck. He's telling Hogar to quit and Hogar refuses! Kutler with a slap to the face! Hogar tries to return it, but Kutler grabs Hogar's arm and puts him in another one of his patented armbars!
Storm: I'm telling you he is gonna rip that man's shoulder of his socket to pay him back for what happened earlier when Kutler's shoulder hit that exposed turnbuckle!
Deal: Kutler is the one that exposed that turnbuckle to begin with! Kutler is once again ORDERING Hogar to quit but he REFUSES! Hogar is trying to reach over with his other arm but Kutler pulls him away. The ref is asking Hogar if he gives up and the answer is "hell no". This antagonizes Kutler even more as he attempts to strengthen his grip and Hogar reaches the ropes again.
*Kutler: DAMMIT!
Deal: Kutler POUNDS the mat in frustration! He seems to be running out of ideas as if he doesn't know what else to do as he eyes that chair on the outside. Kutler with some elbows to the sternum as he drags Hogar in the middle of the ring. He looks at the cornerpost as if he's pondering going up to the top. He wants to finish this thing.
Storm: Put him in the Krippling Kutler Cross Face!
Deal: I think he wants to knock him unconscious first.
Storm: He wants to give him BRAIN DAMAGE.....something NOT to remember Kutler by.
Deal: Kutler is yelling curse words once again as he ignores the ref's warning and exits the ring. Kutler grabs not one but two chairs and tosses them into the ring. Can the man even make it back into the ring?! He's taken so much punishment and it shows.
Storm: I've never seen him more angry. This match should be OVER and he should be out enjoying the Riyadh night life but here he is, still trying to put away his longtime enemy.
Deal: Kutler slowly makes his way back in. As Hogar rises up, Kutler CLOBBERS him over the head and this crowd is STUNNED! Hogar fell-face-first to the mat! The fans are so quiet you can hear a pin drop!
Storm: Kutler is wrapping each chair around each of Hogar's legs. He wants to end this match.
Deal: He's tried before but couldn't put Hogar away. Can he do it now? He's looking upstairs and this is a high risk maneuver that is GUARANTEED to put Hogar away AND possibly BREAK HIS LEGS if he connects!
Storm: But can he get to the top rope without falling? Can he hit Hogar before Hogar realizes what's happening
Deal: The fans are cheering Hogar on as Kutler heads to the corner and makes the long climb to the top. He makes his way up and Hogar is moving around.
*Kutler: FUCK!
Deal: Kutler is frustrated and he makes his way back down.
*Kutler: I'm gonna break your fucking neck!
Deal: Hogar breaks free from one of the chair and Kutler grabs it and uses it to knock the wind out of Hogar! Kutler is setting Hogar up for a pileriver ONTO THE CHAIR.....but HOGAR WITH A LOW BLOW!
Storm: He cheated!
Deal: It's not like Kutler didn't do the same to him! Kutler is hopping around the ring and Hogar with a small package and handful of tights! 1......2.......NO! Kutler sets Hogar up with a belly to back suplex right onto that chair! 1......2......NO! Hogar kicks out!
*Kutler: STAY THE FUCK DOWN!
Deal: I think Kutler is pondering wrapping that chair around Hogar's neck!
Storm: That's going too far.
Deal: That seems to be the route he's going but the ref is getting in between him and Hogar and Kutler shoves the ref! I don't think that was a good idea! Kutler is now pulling Hogar up and Hogar is swinging at Kutler!
Storm: WHAT THE HELL?!
Deal: The people are starting to count as Hogar somehow manages to catch a second wind and has Kutler backed into the corner! He pounds on Kutler, 4....5....6....7....8....9.....10! And he's STILL wailing on him! Hogar throws Kutler across the ring and HITS HIM WITH A SPEAR! 1.......2.......NO! Kutler kicks out just in the nick of time! Hogar grabs Kutler by the hair and he smashes his face against the mat. Kutler with an elbow to the face! The two men are wrestling on the mat, each trying to gain the upper hand, and now Kutler with a cross face chicken wing!
Storm: Hogar won't quit, but Kutler just cannot sustain the momentum.
Deal: The fans here in Saudi are firmly behind Hogar now. They are cheering him to get out of that chicken wing.
Storm: GIVE IT UP!
Deal: Hogar reaches the ropes and Kutler CANNOT BELIEVE IT!
*Kutler: FUCK!
Deal: Kip Kutler has HAD IT! No matter what he does, he can't seem to put the man away. It was Hogar breathing heavy and now Kutler is breathing heavy and he's FURIOUS! His own anger is handicapping him. Kutler grabs Hogar and FACE SLAM onto the chair!
*Kutler: STAY DOWN MOTHER FUCKER!
Deal: The cover, 1.....2.....kickout! (crowd pops) Hogar REFUSES to stay down. An extremely frustrated Kutler just threw both of the chairs next to Hogar. Kutler has thrown the kitchen sink against the man but he refuses to quit. Kutler leans over and he's trying to apply the ankle lock submission but Hogar is squirming which is adding to Kutler's frustration. Kutler drops a leg onto Hogar's midsection. Kutler grabs the chair and tries to wrap it around Hogar's legs, but Hogar squirms again.
*Kutler: HOLD STILL!
Deal: Kutler picks up the chair and he stops! Kutler nearly fell over in exhaustion as he nearly tripped over Hogar and he's trying to wipe the blood from his eyes. Hogar has been on empty for some time and now it is Kutler who is bordering on empty. Kutler wanted to extend this match in order to make an example out of Hogar and now Kutler is desperately wanting to end this match because he himself is running out of gas. What was once a long shot is now a real possibility. Can Steve Hogar capitalize on Kutler's.....WAIT! Hogar with a small package, 1.....2....3!
Storm: NO! Kutler kicks out!
Deal: Kutler springs up and he just blew a gasket! He's kicking around, trying to find Hogar. Both of these men seem to be blinded. The referee was just handed a towel and he begins to wipe Kutler.....no! Kutler SNATCHES the towel and wipes his eyes! He has a look that can kill in his eyes as he GLARES at Hogar!
Storm: I wouldn't wanna be Hogar!
Deal: Kutler is taking that bloody rag and he's CHOKING Hogar!
*Kutler: GIVE IT THE FUCK UP!
Deal: The fans here are booing Kutler as he continues to choke Hogar with that towel.
(Hogar is gagging and coughing up blood.)
Deal: This is getting out of hand as Kutler continues to choke Hogar. Hogar is NOT moving! The ref is trying to grab ahold of the towel and a LIVID Kutler is staring down the ref! The ref backs away and Kutler makes his way toward the ref! That towel is COVERED in blood and the ref is being backed into the corner. Kutler is admonishing him.
Storm: The ref has had enough! He's yelling at Kutler and they're in a heated argument.
Deal: This is giving Hogar some time to recuperate
Storm: You're assuming there's something left in the tank. Hogar is MOTIONLESS!
Deal: Kutler is threatening the referee, but he's careful not to put his hands on him because he needs that ref to count Hogar's shoulders to the mat. As Hogar has been claiming for weeks, a loss to him can be detrimental to Kutler's career. Kip Kutler is taking a breather as he glares at a motionless and bloodied Steve Hogar.
Storm: Kutler is eyeing those steel chairs. Does he have in mind what I think he has in mind?!
Deal: Kutler grabs a chair and wraps it around Hogar's left leg.
Storm: He's doing it again! Kutler is looking to END this thing.
Deal: The referee is trying to get in the way, but Kutler shoves him! He picks up the other chair and wraps it around Hogar's other leg.
Storm: This is NOT good for Hogar, not at all.
Deal: Kutler is cursing at Hogar as he makes his way up to the top. He's taking his time, can he even make it up there?!
Storm: Look at Hogar! Kutler has all the time in the world.
Deal: The referee is checking on Hogar and Kutler is SCREAMING at the ref to get out of the way! The ref backs off as Kutler reaches the top. If he connects, Hogar's ankles could be broken! Kutler leaps and Hogar moves slightly, but Kutler CONNECTS!
Storm: Did you hear that?! He SNAPPED at least one of Hogar's ankles!
Deal: This crowd is in DISBELIEF! He very well could have snapped at least one of his ankles. Hogar moved at the last second, which might have saved him.
Storm: No, didn't you hear it?! BOTH ANKLES were SNAPPED!
Deal: I don't know but there seems to be some damage there.
Storm: Kutler has had ENOUGH! He's putting Hogar in his Hogar's own finisher, the figure four leglock.
Deal: The referee is asking Hogar if he gives up and he REFUSES! (crowd pops) This INFURIATES Kutler who increases the pressure!
Storm: Hogar is fading out!
Deal: Indeed he is! The ref asks him again and Hogar uses what's left of his strength to shake his head!
Storm: GIVE UP YOU IDIOT! This man will have both of his legs broken if they're not already!
Deal: Kutler is so zapped of energy that he's not even yelling at Hogar to give up. Kutler is wearing himself down! Hogar's shoulders hit the mat, 1.....2......shoulder up! (crowd pops) Hogar is STILL in this thing!
Storm: WHAT THE HELL?!
Deal: There's nothing else Kutler can do but increase the pressure. Hogar's legs are no longer working. There's NOTHING he can do to come back from this. Yet the man still won't give up! Kutler POUNDS the mat with his fist in frustration!
Storm: I think I heard Hogar's other leg snap! He is NOT walking outta this one.
Deal: The referee is lifting Hogar's arm and it drops, he raises it again and it drops, he lifts it again and Hogar's arm is still up as he gives the fans a thumbs up. Kutler sees this and he's beside himself!
*Kutler: GIVE UP MOTHER FUCKER OR I'LL BREAK YOUR NECK!
Deal: Kutler just threatened to break Hogar's NECK!
Storm: Does Hogar even feel anything in his legs?! He must want to end up in a wheelchair like his partner Dan Williams!
Deal: Kutler seems intent in putting him in a wheelchair. Kutler releases the figure four and he POUNDS the mat in FRUSTRATION! His hands are on the side of his head as he wracks his brain, trying to put away Hogar. He's thrown EVERYTHING in his arsenal at the man and he's STILL in the match!
Storm: He's not standing though!
Deal: Kutler is shaking his head in frustration as he stares down Hogar with smoke coming out of his nostrils. Hogar turns himself around and is crawling, but he can't make his way up to his feet. His legs are no longer working! Why doesn't this referee stop the match?!
Storm: You know the rules!
Deal: There are no rules!
Storm: Exactly!
Deal: Kutler appears to be amused at the sight of Hogar crawling toward him, his legs aren't working, Kutler just smirks and shakes his head in disbelief. Kutler stands there as Hogar, who can barely see due to the blood that is covering his eyes, reaches and grabs one of Kutler's ankles. Hogar doesn't have the strength to get himself back up. Or even take down Kutler at this point.
Storm: Put him out of his misery!
Deal: Kutler just stares at Hogar and takes a deep breath, shaking his head. Even he can't believe what he's seeing.
Storm: Put him away!
Deal: Kutler is now setting Hogar up.....for the Kutting Edge! He has some difficulty but HITS IT!
Storm: PIN HIM!
Deal: I don't think he's convinced that Hogar is done as Hogar lies motionlessly on the mat. Kuter puts Hogar in the Krippling Kutler Cross Face!
Storm: There's no getting out of this!
Deal: We've seen him get out of EVERYTHING Kutler has thrown at him, but you may be right. There is no sign of movement as the referee raises Hogar's arm once and it falls, he raises it again, still no movement, one more time, and IT'S OVER!
Storm: FINALLY!
**DING**DING**DING**
Deal: Kutler is NOT letting go!
Storm: Does he even know where he's at?!
Deal: Either he didn't hear the bell or he's VERY angry that Hogar resisted for so long. I don't know which but the referee is tapping his shoulder and now security is in the ring trying to get Kutler off of Hogar. The man is UNCONSCIOUS! LET HIM GO! He better let go or they might reverse the decision!
Storm: I don't think they can.
Deal: Finally, security is able to pull Kutler off of Hogar. And Kutler collapses right next to Hogar. The careers of these two men have been intertwined for many years, dating back to when both were on the same team. One man's career will end tonight and the other will continue his comeback but he has some recovering to do.
Storm: It's a good thing he has some time off, but he'll be fine! By the time RAGE is back up and running next year, his shoulder will be pretty much healed up.
Deal: How do you know that?
Storm: I know!
Deal: Hogar is STILL motionless as paramedics have arrived and there's a stretcher being brought to the ring.
Storm: ONE stretcher.
Deal: That's what I said! The security guards are trying to help Kutler up, but he's brushing them off. He wants nothing to do with them as he walks himself to the corner. Kutler is staring at the fallen Steve Hogar as paramedics work on him. What is that man thinking?!
Storm: He's asking himself why he's not enjoying a steak at the finest restaurant in Riyadh. This was supposed to be a quick 5-10 minute match.
Deal: Rich Mason is at ringside with his entourage as he watches the chaos continue to unfold. They are trying to get Steve Hogar onto the stretcher.
Storm: I bet Kutler would break that stretcher in two, with Hogar on it, if he had the energy for it.
Deal: Obviously he does not. Mason is watching Hogar with his poker face as if he doesn't have any concern for the man.
Storm: How do you know that?!
Deal: Just a wild guess. Kutler is still standing in his corner and yes he is still standing as he will walk away from this as the victor as he watches one of his most hated rivals being moved into an ambulance. The open the doors and Hogar lifts his head as he just regained consciousness. He looks over at Hogar and locks eyes with him. Hogar gives Kutler the middle finger!
(The crowd pops as Kutler smirks)
Deal: And Kutler gives Hogar a middle finger of his own!
(Another crowd pop)
Storm: Is that supposed to be a sign of respect?
Deal: I don't know what it means, but they're putting Hogar into the ambulance as Kutler continues to stare him down as the doors close and the ambulance pulls away.
Storm: I don't think he was convinced that Hogar was done!
Deal: Who can blame him after all that?
*Ring Announcer: The winner of this match is KIP KUTLER!
(The crowd pops as Kutler steps away from the corner and the ref raises his arm in victory.)
Storm: I don't understand these people! They loved him and then they hated him and now they love him again. I can't wait to see how people react to him once he's back in the states!
Deal: Judging by the fans reaction here at MSG, who have watched this match on the big screen, I'm assuming it will be positive.
(Rich Mason approaches Kutler and raises his other arm.)
Deal: Kutler brushes Mason off as if he doesn't want anything to do with him. Mason backs away as his bodyguards step in front of him.
Storm: Rich Mason made Kip Kutler an even wealthier man tonight between that one million dollar and the winner's purse, which is likely just as much. Gotta love that Saudi money!
Deal: Kip Kutler is refusing help is he makes his way out of the ring.
Storm: Kip Kutler is bloodied and he's beaten, but once again proved that he's a warrior and he will be a force to be reckoned with in RAGE next year.
Deal: Steve Hogar's career has officially ended and is being transported to the hospital as we speak. We hope that he is okay and will keep you updated on his condition.
~~~
Stock: Right then, there’s no bloody time for dithering. We’re getting straight on with the bloody action. Next up , the RAGE Scientific bloody Showcase Championship is on the bloody line as Doug Devens defends against Nightwalker! Gordon vs. Nightwalker
Vandessa Deal: What a night so far!
Ricky Storm: 22 years in the making!
Vandessa Deal: Doug Devens won’t just come out here as a champion he will come out here as a conqueror. Double champion!
Ricky Storm: Doug has to be tired, but maybe the stem cells are working! May he hit my boy Kip up for some D-Bol or trenbolone!
Vandessa Deal: Both these competitors represent the same faction, but this match is about personal gain! They have to set the alliance to Daniel Dare aside to achieve their goals and dreams!
Ricky Storm: Let’s head to bloody Lord Robert Stock! That guy is totally loco daddy! He’s an honorary Planet Silverstar member!
Stock: Oi! Still bloody talking here! From Chicago, weighing in at 254 bloody pounds, DOUG DEVENS!
("Ride of the Valkyries" by Wagner plays. Devens stands at the top of the ramp, both championships displayed with quiet arrogance. Thomas Gordon lingers just behind him, hands folded, a satisfied smile on his face like a man watching a long-term investment finally peak.)
Ricky Storm: He beat Scott Grayse earlier tonight with Gordon’s help, let’s be clear about that, but he’s walking into this match already wounded. Two matches. Two belts and now Nightwalker? That’s rough! She is someone you should never overlook especially on one of the grandest stages!
Vandessa Deal: She is Rage's REAL DEAL! She is laser focused on winning here tonight. Yeah, it’s strange seeing Salvation church members facing one another but when it’s for one of the most prestigious titles in wrestling today all bets are off!
Storm: She’s real? Are you for real daddy? She is as fake as your tits!
Vandessa Deal: Idiot! Do all you Storms share one collective brain? Of course you do and it’s damaged! Just sit there and be mute!
Ricky Storm: We are the free folk! We have a pretty sweet time Machine, just ask Ferman, Barnhill or Jennings! Our president JOEY FERMAN of Planet Silverstar is C.O.O. Of UWA!
Vanessa Deal: Crayon crew as Thief Taylor calls them! Just stop talking about them. No one cares! NO ONE CARES!
Robert Stock: His bloody opponent hailing from some bloody quadrant somewhere in bloody hell…..
(A little girl's giggle is heard and then " Out of the darkness hell's queen did call to pain and suffering she brought to them all. Away ran the children to hide in their beds in fear that the devil would chop off their heads". (The little girl giggles again)
Stock: Presenting, the bloody Queen of Hell - NIGHTWALKER!
(At that point the lights go out and fog fills the stage as "Dracula” by Rob Zombie hits a fire ball, shoots out of the stage and turns into Loralie Blackwell . She heads down the ramp to the ring in cat-like strides glaring at the crowd as the non-believers boo her and her followers cheer. She stops at the edge of the stage and snaps her fingers disappearing only to reappear in the middle of the ring and heads to her corner.)
Ricky Storm: Her trickery shows no bounds! I wonder if David Copperfield did his apprenticeship under her tutelage? What about D.B Copper? I swore I saw him at the Dollar Tree in Lima, Ohio! Might have been Tat Tom!
Vandessa Deal: She earned this shot you fool. BOH points. Consistency and she chose him. That tells you everything. She is more focused now than she has been in a long time.
Ricky Storm: Rumor has it that my boy Dougie D lived in a jungle with a crazy tribe that taught him the real meaning of enlightenment, daddy!
Vandessa Deal: Lies! All lies, I swear, I am not paid enough for this!
**DING**DING**
(They circle slowly, neither willing to overcommit. Circling like two gladiators destined for greatness. They are circling while jaw jacking one another. Both competitors circling with their eyes locked on one another. )
Ricky Storm: This is Scientific Showcase rules submissions only. No pinfalls, no knockouts. One mistake, and it’s over.
(The first lock-up is brief and violent. Nightwalker drops level, reaching for Devens’ leg, but Devens sprawls hard and drives her face-first into the mat. He stomps on her.)
Vandessa Deal: That’s veteran instinct. Devens didn’t hesitate; he smothered her.
Ricky Storm: Being from hell and all that darkness I bet she enjoys a little smothering! I know I do!
Deal: Of course you do, you sick freak!
(Devens grinds a forearm across Nightwalker’s face, just enough to hurt, just enough to irritate. Terry Dale warns him. Devens ignores it. They reset. He attempts to try again but Nightwalker strikes faster this time twisting into Devens’ arm and forcing him toward the ropes.)
Ricky Storm: Nightwalker’s not trying to overpower him. She’s trying to out-think him. Doug is a bit older so he could be sun-downing!
(Devens breaks free with a rake of the fingers and immediately snaps on a headlock, dragging Nightwalker to the mat and slowing the pace to a crawl. Gordon nods approvingly from ringside.)
Vandessa Deal: This is Doug Devens’ world right now. This is how he wins he drains you.
Ricky Storm: Plus, Gordon in your corner ain’t a bad thing either! He ain’t eye candy or anything, but you got to be wondering, if you're Nightwalker, when he’s gonna pull some shit, daddy!
(Nightwalker fights up, shoots Devens off the ropes but Devens blocks, yanks her arm over the top rope, and drops his weight onto it.)
Ricky Storm: That arm’s a target now. Everything Devens does from here will be about control.
Deal: He’s trying to wear her down, not a rookie move by any means.
(Back inside, Devens twists the arm again and again, threatening quick armbars, forcing Nightwalker to burn energy escaping instead of attacking. Then suddenly Nightwalker rolls through a transition and snaps on a triangle choke.)
Vandessa Deal: She’s got it! She’s got it locked in!
(The crowd roars as Devens scrambles, stacking her just enough to reach the ropes with his fingertips.)
Ricky Storm: That was close. Too close. Good thing he has a furry red-assed Orangutan's reach!
Deal: That would be a baboon you donkey!
(Gordon jumps onto the apron, barking at Dale, buying Devens precious seconds to recover. Nightwalker snaps. She charges Devens, smashing his head into the corner, kneeing him in the ribs, then dragging him down into a brutal neck crank.)
Vandessa Deal: This is frustration boiling over. Nightwalker feels it slipping.
Ricky Storm: She is mad as a hornet! Her eyes are glowing! Is Lucifer gonna crack the earth and appear from the depths of hell? I hope not, Halloween isn’t for like 10 months!
(Devens bites her hand to break free. Dale scolds him. Gordon waves it off. Nightwalker responds by chopping Devens leg out and stomping directly on the knee before locking in a kneebar.)
Ricky Storm: That’s the same knee he’s been favoring all night!
Vandessa Deal: He bit her!!!!! What the hell!
Ricky Storm: He must have missed catering!
(Devens howls, clawing to the ropes. He barely escapes. Nightwalker is laughing while she creeps forward! She grabs him by the head and suplexes him over. She is quick to her feet and drops a hard elbow. She grinding that elbow into his throat in an attempt to choke him out. Devens flips her over and begins just a flurry of hard rights!)
Vandessa Deal: Deven’s just brawling now!
Ricky Storm: He better pace himself. This ain’t 2010!
(Devens traps Nightwalker during a flurry of rage and cinches in a Crossface, sitting deep and wrenching back with everything he has. He’s reefing on her neck with a good grip. Nightwalker slowly trying to inch her way to the ropes. Doug applies more pressure, slowing her fight.)
Vandessa Deal: This could be it!
(Nightwalker crawls. Inch by inch. Fingertips scraping canvas. Rope break. The crowd applauds both. Nightwalker rolls to the floor. Devens follows but she snaps him forward with a huge clothesline, driving the back of his head into the apron.)
Ricky Storm: That’s vicious! She’s dismantling him! That rattled his brain. He may need a cat-scan!
Vanessa Deal: Step by step she wears him down. She wants this gold!
(Nightwalker attempts to lift him but he pushes her into the guard rail. She is clobbering him. He hits her with a knee raise taking her back. Doug to his feet and suplexes her over taking both competitors down!)
Vandessa Deal: Some old school traditional move sets.
Ricky Storm: Sometimes things that are old become new again. Just like your tits!
Vandessa Deal: Idiot, I swear!
(Nightwalker and Devens are both slow to get up! Nightwalker gets to get her feet and delivers a huge headbutt sending Doug back into the ring apron.)
Ricky Storm: Now that’s using your head, eh!
(She rolls him into the ring, Nightwalker locks in an arm-triangle choke. Devens staggers to his feet and slams her into the corner, but she keeps the hold applied. Then the building loses its god damn mind!)
(“Legendary by Skillet” plays over the loud speaker.)
Vandessa Deal: WAIT!!!!! Hold THE DAMN PHONE! WAIT A SECOND!!!!
Ricky Storm: Someone call my daddy, daddy - ya know!
(Harold Hartley appears on the stage.)
Ricky Storm: You’ve got to be kidding me.
Vanessa Deal: This is crazy!
(Harold looks at Robert bloody Stock and nods.)
Robert Stock: Harold Hartley is cashing in the WHO’S THE DADDY PRIZE. The match is now a triple threat.
(Devens is screaming like he has seen a ghost? He’s holding Terry Dale trying to get his feet. Hartley runs down the ramp and slides into the ring and Nightwalker turns and CRACK.)
Vandessa Deal: NO! NO!
(Hartley levels Nightwalker with a lead pipe, knocking her out cold. He tosses the pipe out of the ring before Terry Dale notices.)
Ricky Storm: This is a robbery!
(Hartley turns to Devens. He charges in blind rage. Hartley sidesteps. Strikes. Drops Devens to the mat.)
Vandessa Deal: Hartley’s been waiting a year for this moment!
(Hartley traps the arm and sinks in The PAINKILLER. Devens fights. Thrashes. Reaches for Gordon.)
Ricky Storm: There’s nowhere to go! That’s a huge DICK MOVE OF THE CENTURY!
Vandessa Deal: He’s trying to break his arm!
Ricky Storm: Pay back is a bitch daddy!
(Deven’s is fighting it. He is screaming in pain. Terry Dale is down asking Deven’s if he taps! He shakes his head no! He’s frothing at the mouth while gasping from the pain.)
Vanessa Deal: He’s gonna break his damn arm!
Ricky Storm: I can’t wait for the pop crack rice crispy sound! Pay back is a real super bitch daddy!
(Devens taps. The pain was too severe and The bell rings.)
**DING**DING**DING**
Stock: Your bloody WINNER! - HAROLD HARTLEY!!!
Vandessa Deal: HAROLD HARTLEY HAS DONE IT!
(Hartley rises as the crowd explodes. He takes the Scientific Showcase Championship the same one Deven’s took from him long ago. Hartley flips Devens off. Nightwalker glares from the corner, fury burning through the haze.)
Ricky Storm: Nightwalker was robbed. Devens was humbled. And Harold Hartley just rewrote history. Hartley walks up the ramp, championship reclaimed, while chaos and anger linger behind him.
Vandessa Deal: This wasn’t just a match, Ricky. This was a reckoning.
Ricky Storm: LEDGENDARY LIKE ONLY RAGE CAN PROVIDE!
Deal: Okay RAGE fans it all comes down to this, the main event of Year 22. After a year long Bouts Of Honor competition that saw Team Cage come out victorious and giving the advantage to the challenger in this match. RAGE World Champion Daniel Dare will defend his title against his long time rival Cage in the FEAR FACTORY which will take place inside of the CATHEDRAL in Chicago, Illinois, home of none other than the Hardcore Holy Roller himself the Saint, who is currently in TCW, another long time rival of Dare and the same can be said of Cage, who will also be the SPECIAL REFEREE! I can’t believe what we are about to see!
Storm: Neither can I! This is going to be INSANE!
Deal: Insane doesn’t even begin to cover it! The fans here in Madison Square Garden will be watching it on RAGE-Vision as there are cameras set up all over the Cathedral to capture the action to make sure none of the fans here in New York City or watching at home miss a second of what will be an unquestionably dangerous and violent match!
Storm: It should be noted that there will be NO ONE ELSE inside the Cathedral except for Cage, Dare, and the Saint and one can only imagine what waits for them inside! No members of Team Dare or the Salvation Church. No members of Team Cage. Just those three inside the Cathedral, with Chicago firefighters and paramedics standing by outside the property for when the match ends, which is now the focal point of the Fear Factory match inside the home of the man who created it all the way back in 2017 while he was the RAGE World Champion which was an absolutely epic match. In fact the Saint loved the match so much he even brought it to TCW with him back in 2022!
Deal: The Saint won both of those matches, while we saw Jerry Root win in 2018 and Gemini prevail in 2019 here in RAGE so this will be only the FIFTH TIME this match will be used in either fed as it is so dangerous, so mind altering, both feds agree that it should be used SPARINGLY and ONLY in extreme situations and there is no situation more extreme than the BLOOD FEUD between Daniel Dare and Cage!
Storm: These two have been going after each other for YEARS and now they have a chance to finally settle this in what will be maybe the most challenging match of their careers. Cage won the right to pick the stipulation to this match and he decided on the Fear Factory as he doesn’t just want to beat Dare, he wants to push him to his physical and mental limit while at the same time hoping to walk out of the Cathedral as the new RAGE World Champion.
Deal: Cage has been obsessed with taking down Dare and the Salvation Church and now he finally gets Dare, in what is his last chance to fight for the RAGE World Championship, one on one in an environment Cage thinks favors him and a match he says is right up his alley and with this being his last chance at taking down Dare, Cage is swinging for the fences with this pick. But while Cage clearly knows what he is doing and what he is getting in for, we can’t forget the man he is facing is Daniel Dare. He has seen it all, done it all, and will not be intimidated by this match no matter how dangerous or torturous it may seem.
Storm: Let’s not forget Dare and the Salvation Church spent over a year inside of the Cathedral after they were gifted it by Mason International after the Saint’s controversial departure from the business last summer. They used it as their home, their base of operations, and remade it in their image while they were there. And during that time they got to know every room, every hallway, every corner in the Cathedral so while Cage may think he has Dare backed into a corner, Dare spent a long time inside the Cathedral and with his knowledge of the layout of the Cathedral, there are those who feel Cage made a rash decision picking the Cathedral as the location and that he might have accidentally handed Dare the advantage without realizing it.
Deal: That is an excellent point as Dare took great pleasure in revamping the Cathedral in his image while the Salvation Church occupied it which they did until the Miracle Marathon when the Saint defeated Dare to become the RAGE World Champion and reclaim ownership of the Cathedral. Dare was able to regain the championship at Hell’s Holiday bringing us to this moment now where two of the sport's most bitter rivals finally get to settle their issues in what might be the final encounter between them. But we would not be doing our job if we didn’t discuss the man who will be officiating this match taking place inside HIS HOME and that is none other than the Saint.
Storm: It would be malpractice if we didn’t discuss him or his history with both of these men. Everyone knows about the wars waged between the Saint and Daniel Dare over the years. They have spent nearly THREE DECADES inflicting ungodly pain and suffering on each other in the feud that was standard bearer every other feud in this sport has been compared to. It was the first feud EVER inducted into the Hall Of Fame and even during “down times” when they are not actively battling each other, there is still a hate between them that will never die no matter how much time passes.
Deal: They don’t call Saint vs. Dare the Feud of Feuds for nothing as they have been in some of the bloodiest, most violent and historic matches this sport has ever seen. With all of that said, while many feel the Saint being the special referee for this match gives Cage the advantage, there are those who feel differently because while many people focus on the Saint’s hatred of Dare, let’s not forget that the Saint also has had a long and violent history with Cage.
Storm: They have engaged in some of the most brutal matches the sport has ever seen and while neither of them hate each other like they hate Dare, to say they are friends would be considered a massive case of misinformation because there is no love lost between Cage and the Saint either.
Deal: Throw in the fact that Cage and Dare are fighting inside THE SAINT’S HOME, a home he spent a year trying to get back and several months renovating when he did, no thanks to Cage’s use of a blow torch while he was “helping” clean the Cathedral up, something that did not sit well with the Saint. Word is while any weapon is in play for this match, word is the Saint put in the contract when asked to ref this match nothing flammable would be used in this match, as well as that RAGE would foot the bill for any part of his home that gets damaged or destroyed during this match. Some say it was the Saint just trying to squeeze a few extra dollars out of RAGE just because he could, but he also knows that by agreeing to let the Fear Factory take place inside of his home there is a good chance it will not look exactly the same when it’s done.
Storm: For his sake I hope he has a good contractor on speed dial because he is going to need it when it’s done! In addition to all the insanity and blood shed we are going to witness, both Cage and Dare are going to have to face their greatest fear if they hope to win this match. No pinfalls will be counted for a wrestler who hasn’t faced his fear so even if your opponent drops dead with no chance of kicking out, if you haven’t faced your fear yet the Saint won’t even consider making the count!
Deal: Both of these men know that and are ready to face whatever fear they have to take down the other, and knowing what type of men Cage and Dare, we can only imagine what kind of fear they could possibly have!
Storm: I shudder to think what could possibly scare these two!
Deal: I don't know what it could be but we are close to finding out as Stock is in the ring ready for the announcements!
Stock: LADIES AND BLOODY GENTLEMEN! OUR NEXT MATCH IS THE MAIN BLOODY EVENT OF YEAR 22 AND IS THE FEAR FACTORY MATCH THAT IS TAKING PLACE INSIDE THE SAINT'S BLOODY CATHEDRAL IN CHICAGO, ILLINOIS AND IS FOR THE RAGE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP!
(Crowd pops LOUDLY)
Stock: INTRODUCING FIRST, THE SPECIAL REFEREE! HE IS A HALL OF BLOODY FAMER AND ONE OF THE GREATEST BLOODY WRESTLER'S OF ALL TIME! HE IS THE HARDCORE HOLY ROLLER ….. THE SAINT!
(GOAT by the Cult plays bringing a deafening roar from the fans as the Saint, thanks to the cameras inside the Cathedral, appears on the RAGE-Vision. He makes his way to a wrestling ring set up in the basement gym of the Cathedral. He is wearing a referee’s shirt with the word GOAT on the back. He looks into the camera to acknowledge the fans back in New York who continue to cheer loudly.)
Stock: NOW INTRODUCING THE BLOODY CHALLENGER! FROM MESA, ARIZONA… WEIGHING 225 POUNDS, HE IS A MULTI-TIME HALL OF BLOODY FAMER… THIS… IS… CAGE!!!
(The fans erupt into deafening cheers as they see Cage make his way into the ring in the basement gym. Cage points at the camera to acknowledge the fans then goes about getting ready for the match.)
Stock: NOW INTRODUCING THE CHAMPION! HE IS THE LEADER OF THE SALVATION BLOODY CHURCH AND CALLS HIMSELF THE MESSIAH OF WRESTLING! HE WEIGHS IN AT 300 BLOODY POUNDS AND HAILS FROM TO HELL AND BACK! THE RAGE WORLD CHAMPION …. DANIEL DARE!
(Dare makes his way towards the ring in the basement gym of the Cathedral while the fans back in. New York City boo him LUSTILY as he says a few incendiary words into the camera before stepping into the ring.)
*CAMERA VIEW ON TELEVISION SWITCHES TO DIRECTLY INSIDE THE CATHEDRAL*
Deal: They are inside the ring in the basement gym of the Cathedral as we now switch to the view inside of the Cathedral where the action is about to take place. Even though they are all the way out in Chicago we can feel the tension all the way out here in New York! The Saint calls Cage and Dare to the middle of the ring and is giving them both last second instructions!
Saint: Alright you two, PAY ATTENTION to what I’m about to say because I’m only going to say it once and I WILL NOT REPEAT MYSELF! This is the FEAR FACTORY but it is also MY HOUSE! I didn’t wait a year to get the Cathedral back and then agree to let you two fight it out inside MY HOME without a few assurances from RAGE beforehand.
This IS an anything goes match, weapons are allowed, and in fact encouraged, and ANYTHING is fair game to be used. HOWEVER, I want you to keep in mind that thanks to a clause in my contract that RAGE agreed to, IF YOU BREAK IT YOU BOUGHT IT! So feel free to use whatever you want, but remember if you break it, the money is coming out of YOUR PAYCHECK NO QUESTIONS ASKED!
Deal: The Saint isn’t playing about that!
Saint: ALSO, since this is the Fear Factory, if you want to win you must FACE YOUR FEAR! Any pinfall or submissions without facing your fear first will be IGNORED so I strongly advise both of you face your fears as soon as possible to speed the proceedings along. Falls also can take place ANYWHERE inside the Cathedral on OR outside. As long as it's only Cathedral grounds, it's good. The ONLY rule I have tonight is that while weapons are in fact allowed, NOTHING FLAMMABLE IS ALLOWED! And we all know why that is …. CAGE.
Cage: IT WAS ONE ROOM!
Saint: IT WAS A BIG ROOM! I DID allow both of you to place weapons at random locations in the Cathedral as I damn well this fight isn’t staying inside this ring. Only you two know where you placed them so use them at will and while I am strictly enforcing my NO FIRE RULE, feel free to spill as much blood as you want because that cleans up much easier than fire. No thanks to Cage.
Cage: Just let it go already!
Saint: I REFUSE TO LET IT GO! YOU ALMOST BURNED DOWN THE WHOLE DAMN PLACE! Also there is one room on the main floor that is sealed off and OFF LIMITS and you must NOT GO IN THERE OR SOMETHING SERIOUSLY HORRIBLE WILL HAPPEN TO YOU!
Dare: I didn’t agree to that! You can’t tell me what to do, I’M THE MESSIAH AND YOUR BIOLOGICAL FATHER! If I want to go in that room I’M GOING IN THAT ROOM!
Saint: THE HELL YOU ARE! As I said before, MY HOUSE MY RULES so what I say GOES! That being said, enough wasting time, let’s go about the business of you two kicking the shit out each other! RING THE BELL!
**DING**DING**
Deal: The bell has rung and Cage and Dare immediately go at each other! It’s a slugfest from the start with the Saint looking on as Cage and Dare are using each other like a punching bag in the early going!
Storm: They’ve waited all year for this match and now that it’s here they aren’t going to hold back! They are rolling along the ring ropes beating the crap out of each other and it’s only to get more violent from here!
Deal: Cage has Dare backed into the corner and is whaling on him with rights and lefts …. DARE WITH A KICK TO THE NUTS! Cage goes down to his knees and Dare viciously boots him in the head!
Storm: There are no rules so he did it right in front of the Saint knowing there will be no repercussions for doing so!
Deal: Dare smirks at the Saint telling him it’s going to be a short night for him and the easiest paycheck he ever earned and now grabs Cage and CLOBBERS him across the back! He does it again and now he grabs Cage in a front face lock and SWINGS HIM VIOLENTLY ACROSS THE RING!
Storm: Cage sits up grabbing his neck and he might have tweaked something in it when Dare threw him!
Deal: Cage tries to stand up and Dare CLOTHESLINES him and sends him to the mat! He goes to cover Cage, but the Saint just stands in the corner staring at him!
Dare: WHAT ARE YOU DOING? GET OFF YOUR ASS AND MAKE THE COUNT!
Saint: YOU KNOW THE RULES! NOT UNTIL YOU FACE YOUR FEARS! FACE IT AND I’LL COUNT! UNTIL THEN SHUT YOUR MOUTH!
Deal: Dare clearly didn’t like the Saint telling him off, but the rules are clear! No pinfalls or submissions will be counted until a wrestler faces his fear! Dare reluctantly and angrily goes back to Cage who shoots up and catches him with a DROP KICK that sends Dare flying through the ropes out to the floor!
Storm: Landing on the floor is hard enough under normal circumstances but there is NO MAT on the floor in this basement gym so Dare’s landing was rougher than usual!
Storm: Dare gets up slowly trying to shake off the pain …. CAGE WITH A SUICIDE DIVE OVER THE TOP ROPE ONTO DARE!
Deal: And that might be the last we see of the ring in this match! Dare with another rough landing on the concrete floor and now Cage grabs Dare by the hair and begins BASHING HIS HEAD INTO THE FLOOR!
Storm: Dare's head is making a sickening sound as his flesh is repeatedly SLAMMED into the concrete!
Deal: Cage pulls Dare off the floor and now he whips him HEAD FIRST into a nearby weight rack! Dare hits the ground and now Cage grabs a DUMBBELL and goes to BRAIN Dare with it …. Dare moves and Cage slams the dumbbell into the ground!
Storm: Cage stands up and turns to face Dare …. Dare grabs him and throws Cage HEAD FIRST INTO THE MIRROR BY THE WEIGHT RACK!
Deal: The mirror SHATTERS and shards of broken glass are everywhere! The Saint pulls out his cellphone and takes pictures as he's clearly documenting this so he can get reimbursed by RAGE for the damage!
Storm: Cage stands up and there is a HUGE gash on his head from where it hit the mirror! Blood is pouring down his face and it didn't take long for blood to spill tonight in the Fear Factory!
Deal: Dare picks up a glass shard and SLASHES Cage across the back with it! That opens up a huge gash on his back and Cage howls in pain! He drops to his knees and grabs a glass shard himself. Dare moves in on him and Cage STABS Dare in the foot with the glass shard! Now Dare howls like a wounded animal as these two are SLICING AND STABBING each other like maniacs and we’re barely five minutes into the Fear Factory!
Storm: We knew it would be bloody but I didn’t think the blood would come THIS FAST! These two are out to MAIM each other!
Deal: Cage pulls the glass shard out of Dare’s foot and slashes him across the thigh with it! Cage goes to stand up but Dare grabs a dumbbell and SMASHES Cage in the back with it!
Storm: OUCH! That was right in the spine! I can feel Cage’s pain all the way here in New York! That was VICIOUS!
Deal: Cage drops to his knees and tries to get some distance between himself and Dare who runs up and boots Cage in the ribs! Cage rolls over clutching his stomach in pain and Dare has had the advantage most of the early going!
Storm: Dare looks over at the Saint who looks like he just texted a photo of the broken mirror to RAGE management and yells at him to pay attention! The Saint yells back until either one of them faces their fear he doesn't have shit to do and that he should pay attention to Cage instead of him!
Deal: Dare demands to know how is he supposed to face his fear when he doesn’t know where he’s supposed to face it! The Saint yells back that it will happen when it happens and to stop bitching and start fighting!
Storm: Dare did not like that answer!
Deal: Dare does not like when anyone talks back to him! When you call yourself the Messiah of wrestling you think everyone is beneath you! Dare is still carrying that dumbbell and turns back to face Cage who is slowly getting up. Dare charges at Cage and goes to PUNCH HIM WITH THE DUMBBELL …. CAGE.PICKS UP A BENCH AND USES IT AS A SHIELD TO BLOCK THE PUNCH!
Storm: Dare's hand went into the bench with the weight of the dumbbell behind it! He drops the dumbbell and howls in pain as he might have injured his hand! Dare angrily turns towards Cage who grabs Dare by the head and SLAMS his face on the workout bench!
Deal: Dare is rocked and now Cage leaps up on the workout bench and now leaps towards Dare with a HURRICANRANA! OH MY GOD!
Storm: Great move by Cage as it sent Dare crashing into a nearby treadmill! Cage runs over and STOMPS Dare's head into the treadmill and that didn't sound good!
Deal: Cage now STANDS on Dare’s back while he is face down on the treadmill. Cage looks at the control panel and flips on the power switch ….. THE TREADMILL IS MOVING WHILE CAGE IS STANDING ON DARE’S BACK!
Storm: The treadmill is GRINDING Dare’s face while Cage remains on top of him ….. Cage CRANKS up the speed on the treadmill as it continues to grind Darel’s face! CAGE IS USING THE TREADMILL LIKE A BELT SANDER ON DARE’S FACE!
Deal: Cage continues to turn up the speed on the treadmill as Dare growls in pain! Dare is trying to get out of this and now he rolls his entire body onto the treadmill which shoots him off and causes Cage to go FACE FIRST into the control panel! He lands on the treadmill and is shot off of it like Dare was into a nearby wall!
Storm: Dare sits up and sees his reflection in a nearby mirror and sees his face is BRIGHT RED as Cage tried to take his skin off with the treadmill! There’s a huge cut on Dare’s forehead and blood is coming out of it as both men have already been busted open!
Deal: Dare looks at his wound in the mirror and he is FURIOUS! Cage tried to permanently disfigure him with the treadmill and Dare is not going to let that stand! He pulls Cage up by the throat and CHOKE SLAMS HIM ON THE TREADMILL!
Storm: The treadmill is now DESTROYED and unusable thanks to that Choke Slam and the Saint pulls out his cellphone and makes a call to RAYMOND CUCUMBER?
Saint: HEY CUCUMBER? IT’S THE SAINT! YEAH I KNOW I’M SUPPOSED TO BE REFFING THIS MATCH, BUT HAVE YOU SEEN THE MESS THEY’RE MAKING? THEY’RE TEARING SHIT UP LEFT AND RIGHT AND AT THIS RATE I MIGHT NOT HAVE A HOUSE LEFT WHEN THIS IS OVER! SO THAT FEE YOU HAD TO PAY TCW FOR THEM TO AGREE TO LET ME REF THIS MATCH? IT IS NOW DOUBLE! HEY, YOU KNEW MY SERVICES WOULDN’T BE CHEAP, SO IF YOU WANT ME TO CONTINUE TO STAND BACK WHILE THEY DESTROY MY HOME I JUST GOT BACK, YOU WILL PAY THE TAB AND THANK ME FOR IT! THERE’S NO NEED TO BE LIKE THAT, JUST PAY ME WHAT YOU OWE AND WE’LL BE GOOD! I KNEW YOU’D COME AROUND! PLEASURE DOING BUSINESS WITH YOU!
Deal: Dare overheard the Saint call Cucumber and he isn’t happy about him making calls while he’s reffing his match!
Dare: WHAT THE HELL ARE YOU DOING? WHY ARE YOU CALLING CUCUMBER WHEN YOU’RE SUPPOSED TO BE REFFING MY MATCH! WHAT IS WRONG WITH YOU!
Saint: DON’T YOU WORRY ABOUT WHAT I’M DOING, WORRY ABOUT WHAT YOU SHOULD BE DOING BECAUSE WHAT I DO IS MY BUSINESS, NOT YOURS!
Deal: Dare is LIVID at the Saint and is literally SEETHING as he turns back towards Cage who is trying to get out of the wreckage of the treadmill. He gets to his feet and Dare lifts him up for a SUPLEX INTO THE WALL! That cracked some of the plaster and you can see the look on the Saint’s face as he clearly is going to demand more money from RAGE after this!
Storm: I don’t know how much money they had to offer the Saint AND TCW for him to agree to ref this match, but I’m sure it was a LOT!
Deal: Dare pulls Cage up and tries to whip him into the wall again, but Cage reverses it and sends Dare FACE FIRST into the wall and that causes more damage! The Saint is heard saying off to the side that RAGE is going to go bankrupt paying off all this damage as Cage grabs Dare as he steps away from the wall and drills him with a big right! That knocks Dare towards the gym doors and now Cage uses Dare’s head to SMASH OPEN the doors and boots Dare out into the hallway!
Storm: They’re now free to go anywhere in the Cathedral and there’s no telling what damage they might do! Cage runs over and drives a big elbow into the back of Dare’s head and that knocks him to the floor! Cage runs towards him and hits Dare with a MASSIVE DOUBLE STOMP TO THE BACK!
Deal: Cage rolls Dare over and tries to go for the cover and the Saint has to tell him he needs to face his fear first. Cage asks when is that supposed to happen and the Saint tells Cage it will happen when it happens and he’s tired of answering questions! Cage turns towards Dare who reaches up and GOUGES Cage in the eyes! That slows him down and now Dare grabs Cage and throws him into a nearby elevator!
Storm: The Cathedral has elevators? I didn’t know that! This place is more massive than I thought!
Deal: Dare follows Cage in and tackles Cage against the wall! The elevator door shuts behind them and now it’s just Dare and Cage inside the elevator!
Storm: The Saint is still in the basement and now has to catch up to Dare and Cage! We now get the camera view inside the elevator as Dare is beating down Cage!
Deal: Dare SLAMS Cage’s head against the elevator wall and Cage slumps to the ground! Dare knees him in the face and blood from Cage’s open wound SPLATTERS all over the elevator!
Storm: Some of it got on the elevator camera lens! Damn that went everywhere!
Deal: Dare is BRUTALIZING Cage inside the elevator as being in a confined space with Daniel Dare is not anyplace you want to be, not even one of the toughest men in the wrestling industry in Cage!
Storm: Dare is going off on Cage with rights and lefts and is BERATING Cage as he does! He’s telling Cage he should have never come back to RAGE and he is going to cripple him while his family watches!
Deal: Dare is beating Cage to a pulp inside the elevator and Cage may be OUT! Dare sees Cage is defenseless and now holds up his hand! We all know what that means as Dare goes for the TESTICLE SQUEEZE ….
Storm: What the hell! The lights in the elevator WENT OFF! It’s PITCH BLACK IN THERE!
Deal: What the hell is going on! We can hear Dare screaming to turn the lights back on so he can finish beating down Cage, but we can’t see him …. The elevator lights up again and WHAT IS THAT!
Storm: I don’t know it looks like a video of some abandoned building …. Wait a second, that's RAGE HEADQUARTERS! The windows are boarded up and the doors are chained and padlocked! WHAT THE HELL IS THIS!
Voice: WHAT YOU ARE LOOKING IS ALL THAT’S LEFT OF THE WRESTLING PROMOTION KNOWN AS RAGE! WHAT WAS ONCE A PROUD AND THRIVING COMPANY THAT EMPLOYED THE BEST WRESTLERS IN THE WORLD IS NOW NOTHING, BUT A MEMORY AS THE COMPANY WAS FORCED TO CLOSE IT’S DOORS FOREVER AFTER DANIEL DARE LOST THE RAGE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP TO CAGE!
INTEREST IN THE COMPANY PLUMMETED OVERNIGHT, SUBSCRIPTIONS TO ALL RAGE STREAMING SERVICES WERE CANCELED, TICKET SALES CRASHED, MERCHANDISE DIDN’T SELL AND FANS STOPPED WATCHING ENTIRELY OVERNIGHT!
SHORTLY AFTER, ONE WRESTLING PROMOTION AFTER ANOTHER WAS FORCED TO CLOSE IT’S DOORS FOREVER AS WRESTLING DIED THE NIGHT THE MESSIAH LOST!
Storm: WHAT WAS THAT!
Deal: I don’t know, but that was INSANE! It was some sort of apocalyptic vision of the future of the wrestling industry should Dare lose this match!
Voice: DANIEL DARE HAS FACED HIS FEAR!
Deal: The lights in the elevator come back on and we see Dare balled up in the corner in the fetal position rocking back and forth saying “MAKE IT STOP!” Dare’s fear is that the wrestling industry will be no more if he loses to Cage! He’s now faced it and he can now go for the win!
Storm: The elevator finally reaches the next floor and the doors open. Dare quickly gets off the elevator and turns to curse it out saying it should go back to hell where it belongs! He looks over his shoulder and sees the Saint standing just down the hallway who is waiting impatiently for Dare and Cage to resume fighting.
Saint: CONGRATULATIONS YOU FACED YOUR FEAR! NOW CAN WE TRY TO FINISH THIS MATCH WHILE WE’RE STILL IN 2025?
Dare: YOU WEREN’T ON THE ELEVATOR! HOW THE HELL DID YOU GET UP HERE SO FAST?
Saint: SECRET PASSAGES, THEY’RE ALL OVER THE PLACE, REMEMBER?
Dare: OH YES, THE SECRET PASSAGES! I ALWAYS LOVED THOSE. DID YOU USE THE ONE IN THE SOUTHEAST CORNER?
Saint: OF COURSE I DID. IT’S THE QUICKEST WAY HERE FROM THE BASEMENT.
Dare: I ALWAYS LOVED THAT PASSAGE, MADE MOVING AROUND THIS PLACE SO MUCH EASIER.
Saint: IT’S ONE OF MY FAVORITE THINGS ABOUT THE CATHEDRAL. BY THE WAY YOU MAY WANT TO LOOK OUT.
Dare: LOOK OUT? LOOK OUT FOR WHAT ….
Deal: CAGE EXPLODES OUT OF THE ELEVATOR AND TACKLES DARE INTO A NEARBY TABLE! A vase that was on the table falls off and shatters on the floor!
Cage: OH SHIT! I AM SO SORRY ABOUT THAT!
Saint: DON’T BE! THAT IS A VASE DARE LEFT BEHIND WHEN I KICKED THE SALVATION CHURCH OUT OF HERE! IT’S EXPENSIVE AS HELL BUT IS ALSO AN EYESORE SO YOU DID ME A FAVOR?
Dare: IS THAT MY VASE FROM THE MING DYNASTY FROM CHINA? I WAS WONDERING WHERE I LEFT THAT! IT’S A PRICELESS ANTIQUE!
Saint: NOT ANYMORE!
Dare: CAGE YOU BASTARD! YOU OWE ME A MILLION DOLLARS!
Cage: I THOUGHT YOU SAID IT WAS PRICLESS!
Dare: I JUST PUT A PRICE ON IT AND IT’S A MILLION DOLLARS!
Cage: GOOD LUCK GETTING IT FROM ME!
Deal: Dare explodes into a blind rage and TACKLES Cage to the floor! Dare POUNDS him in the head with a Double Axe Handle, but now Cage MULE KICKS Dare off of him and sends Dare HEAD FIRST down a nearby stairwell! Dare is sprawled out on a landing several steps down and now Cage HURLS himself over the railing and lands on Dare with a SPLASH!
Storm: HOLY SHIT! Cage damn near hurled himself to his death, but fortunately for him he landed on Dare! Blood splattered all over the wall and the Saint is going to have a hell of a time cleaning this up when this match is over!
Deal: You couldn’t pay me enough to help clean up this mess! Cage goes to cover Dare, but quickly stops as he remembers he still hasn’t faced his fear! He pulls Dare up and looks like he is setting him up for the THUNDER CAGE …. Dare blocks it and catches Cage with a HEAD BUTT! That slows Cage down and now Dare lifts Cage up and POWER BOMBS CAGE OFF THE STAIRWAY TO THE FLOOR BELOW!
Storm: Fortunately for Cage there was a table at the bottom of the stairway to break his fall and I say fortunately with a heavy dose of Silverstarian sarcasm because Cage is in a heap!
Deal: I don’t know WHY there would be a table at the bottom of a stairwell, but knowing the Saint he put it there hoping something like this would happen! Dare moves down the stairs as quickly as he can and throws himself on top of Cage for the cover! Now the Saint can count and we get 1 …. 2 …. CAGE KICKS OUT!
Storm: Cage survived that brutal fall from the stairwell to the floor below that sent him through the table, but that is not something you want to try to survive more than once! And Cage has to hope he can face his fear soon because right now he is at a distinct disadvantage in this match!
Deal: Dare wanted that pin, but now he knows he can tee off on Cage and doesn’t have to worry about suffering a pin or being made to tap out as Cage still needs to face his fear. Dare pulls Cage up and heaves him into the Saint’s living room! Cage gets up and Dare sends him HEAD FIRST INTO THE SAINT’S LARGE SCREEN TELEVISION!
Storm: The Saint puts his hand over his eyes and starts shaking his head, muttering to himself why the hell did I agree to this and that Cucumber owes him big time!
Deal: Cage is laid out on the floor and now Dare tries to PUSH THE LARGE SCREEN TELEVISION ON TOP OF CAGE …. CAGE MOVES AND THE TELEVISION CRASHES ON THE FLOOR!
Storm: The Saint throws his hands up and says to himself I know what I’m demanding RAGE buy for me when this is over! Cage is back to his feet and Dare charges at him …. Cage ducks down and FLIPS DARE OVER WITH A BIG BACK BODY DROP THROUGH THE SAINT’S COFFEE TABLE!
Deal: The coffee table EXPLODED as soon as Dare crashed through it and the Saint is looking down at him as Dare lays in the wreckage of the coffee table!
Saint: YOU KNOW WHAT? I HATED THAT DAMN THING! YOU DID ME A FAVOR! BUT YOU STILL OWE ME A NEW TELEVISION!
Cage: PUT IT ON MY TAB!
Deal: Cage sees Dare laying in a heap as he tries to get out of the mess that was once the Saint’s coffee table. Cage goes to move in on him …. THE FLOOR OPENS UP UNDERNEATH CAGE AND HE FALLS INTO IT! WHAT THE HELL WAS THAT!
Storm: A TRAP DOOR! IT WAS A TRAP DOOR! WHAT KIND OF LUNATIC HAS A TRAP DOOR IN THEIR LIVING ROOM!
Deal: YOU KNOW WHOSE HOUSE THEY’RE FIGHTING IN RIGHT?
Storm: OH YEAH THE SAINT’S! I forgot about that for a second.
Deal: I’m sure you did, but let’s focus on the fact that a trap door opened up underneath Cage and sucked him deep into the bowels of the Cathedral! We have NO IDEA where the hell Cage just went to …. Wait, I see him!
Storm: I do too! Cage seems to be in a small room SOMEWHERE in the Cathedral, but we don’t know where that room is!
Deal: Cage looks around trying to find a way out but there doesn’t seem to be an exit …. What the hell, the WALLS ARE CLOSING IN!
Storm: The room is SHRINKING and Cage is trapped with nowhere to go! Cage frantically tries to find a way out …. There’s a video playing on the ceiling above! WHAT IS THIS!
Deal: It’s a video of Cage’s wife Meg and his children Rowan and Liz! They are sitting around a table with an open space for Cage and crying how he left them behind because he cared more about RAGE and beating Daniel Dare than them!
Storm: Cage is locked on this video as now it shows him as a young child after the passing of his sister, talking about how alone he feels without her, and how he became a ghost to his parents as he left them feeling alone as well!
Deal: Now we’re hearing a voice …. It’s the doctor telling him he has a brain tumor and Cage debating treatment for it!
Storm: Now it’s him snapping out of it and saying he will do it after he fights Dare because he refuses to leave the people he cares about alone!
Deal: The voice overs stop and the video shuts off as the walls continue to close in on Cage! He continues to look for a way out, but there is none as the walls are about to FLATTEN HIM ….
Storm: Another trap door opens up underneath and Cage SLIDES out of the room just as the walls were about to close around him!
Deal: Cage looks around, panicked and sweating, trying to make sense of what just happened!
Voice: CAGE HAS FACED HIS FEAR!
Deal: It was his FEAR! CAGE FACED HIS FEAR! Both men have faced their fear and now the Fear Factory is ON!
Storm: Cage exhales a sigh of relief and now tries to navigate his way back to Dare inside the Cathedral!
Deal: Cage is making his way down a hallway of sorts and comes across a door. He kicks it open and goes through where he finds himself standing in front of Dare again! Where the hell did that first trap door take him and how he did end up back here so fast!
Storm: It has to be one of those secret passages the Saint mentioned earlier!
Deal: It has to be because no other explanation makes sense! Both Cage and Dare, bloodied, bruised and still itching to wage war with each have both faced their fears and now the Fear Factory is in full swing!
Storm: The Saint is standing at the end of the hallway watching Cage and Dare stare each other down and he actually looks pleased!
Saint: YOU HAVE BOTH FACED YOUR FEARS NOW THIS IS ANYONE’S MATCH TO WIN! NOW STOP STANDING AROUND AND LET’S DO THIS ALREADY!
Deal: Neither Cage or Dare have to be told twice as just like they did at the start of the match they charge at each other and start beating the hell out of each other! Dare grabs a nearby chair and SMASHES Cage with it! Cage responds by grabbing a painting off the wall and SMASHING IT over Dare’s head!
Storm: They are throwing each other into the wall of the hallway as they continue to batter each other senseless! Dare throws Cage through a door and he ends up in the first floor bathroom! Dare follows him in and throws Cage into the bathtub! He has his hands around Cage’s throat and is CHOKING HIM while Cage claws at his face to break free!
Deal: Dare sees the faucet and turns it on and now water is filling the bathtub! Dare tries to shove Cage’s head under the faucet like he’s trying to WATERBOARD HIM!
Storm: Worse than that I think Dare is trying to DROWN HIM! The tub is filling with water around Cage’s head and Dare has Cage’s head UNDER WATER! DARE IS TRYING TO DROWN CAGE!
Deal: I know this is a no rules match, but I don’t think that includes DROWNING your opponent! Cage is under water trying to fight out but he can’t get his head above water! The Saint has seen enough and is now trying to PULL Dare off of Cage! Dare is REFUSING to let go as he is trying to put Cage away LITERALLY!
Storm: The Saint has his arm around Dare’s neck trying to pull him away from Cage as he says killing your opponent isn’t part of the deal and he’s not going to have someone die in his home!
Deal: The Saint FINALLY pries Dare off of Cage and shoves him back so he can check on him! Cage isn’t moving as his head was under water for a long time! The Saint is checking his pulse and he turns white as a ghost! He says Cage isn’t breathing …. The Saint says Cage is …. He can’t finish his thought ….
Storm: The Saint says Cage is DEAD! Daniel Dare drowned Cage and KILLED HIM!
Deal: NO! NO! This can’t be happening! This has gone too far! It has gone TOO DAMN FAR!
Storm: The Saint looks at Dare who seems totally unbothered by this! He doesn’t care that he just DROWNED CAGE and KILLED HIM!
Deal: The Saint looks up at Dare with pure ANGER in his eyes and begins screaming in his face! He’s screaming that Dare took things too far and now Cage is dead in his bathtub!
Storm: I can’t believe what I’m seeing here! Dare just KILLED CAGE! HE KILLED HIM!
Deal: Cage has been accused of having a death wish in the past, but I don’t think this is what he had in mind! The Saint exits the bathroom saying he needs to call the authorities while Dare looks unconcerned and somewhat PROUD of what he did!
Storm: How can he be proud of THAT! He just killed a man! This is SICK!
Deal: Dare turns his back to the body of Cage and yells at the Saint that he’s not going to help him clean up the body!
Storm: What is wrong with him! That is MESSED UP!
Deal: Dare is now CACKLING HYSTERICALLY as he says this means he wins …. CAGE IS RISING FROM THE BATH TUB! WHAT THE HELL!
Storm: OH MY GOD! CAGE IS A ZOMBIE NOW AND HE’S HUNGRY FOR HUMAN FLESH!
Deal: HE’S NOT A ZOMBIE! HE’S ALSO NOT DEAD! But just like a HORROR MOVIE VILLAIN who won’t stay dead when you thought he was done, I'm going with Jason Voorhees of Friday The 13th when he rises out of Crystal Lake, Cage steps out of the bathtub and now is walking towards Dare!
Storm: Cage looks POSSESSED right now! I’m scared!
Deal: Silence you big baby! Dare still thinks Cage is done for and he has no idea that Cage is ALIVE and on his feet! Dare is still cackling like a hyena to himself as Cage grabs him and spins Dare around to face him!
Storm: Dare’s jaw hits the floor as he can’t believe Cage is alive …. CAGE TACKLES DARE AND BEGINS WHALING ON HIM!
Deal: Dare is trying to cover up but Cage has gone FULLY FERAL as he pummels Dare like a madman! A few minutes ago we thought Cage was DEAD and now he’s beating the shit out of Dare which begs the question was that a RUSE between him and the Saint to fool Dare!
Storm: I don’t know and I doubt either of them will admit to it, but it sure smells that way to me!
Deal: It doesn’t matter now as Cage is PUMMELING Dare! He pulls Dare off the floor and throws him HEAD FIRST INTO THE TOILET! Cage puts Dare’s head on the toilet seat and begins SLAMMING THE LID UP AND DOWN ON IT! He now sticks Dare’s head into the toilet and FLUSHES IT ON HIM! I hope for Dare’s sake that the toilet was empty!
Storm: Cage pulls Dare up and hurls him into the hallway and Dare slams into the wall! Dare bounces back towards Cage who drops him with a FACE SLAM! Cage covers him and gets 1 …. 2 …. DARE KICKS OUT!
Deal: That is Cage’s first attempt at a pinfall after facing his fear, and now it’s all about who can put the other away! Cage grabs Dare by the hair and throws him head first into the kitchen! Dare slams into the dishwasher and Cage runs towards him with a RUNNING KNEE …. DARE MOVES AND CAGE CRASHES INTO THE DISHWASHER!
Storm: Dare opens up the dishwasher while Cage clutches his knee! Dare grabs a plate and SMASHES it over Cage’s head! Cage staggers as Dare grabs a broken piece from the plate he just destroyed and CUTS Cage across the stomach!
Deal: Cage doubles over as that cut deep, now Dare grabs Cage by the leg and places it across the open dishwasher …. DARE SLAMS IT SHUT ON CAGE’S LEG! Cage hits the ground writhing in pain and now Dare picks him up for a DEATH VALLEY DRIVER ON THE KITCHEN COUNTER!
Storm: Cage rolls off to the floor and now Dare covers him! 1 …. 2 …. CAGE KICKS OUT! Dare yells at the Saint saying it was a slow count and the Saint tells Dare maybe if he didn’t move in slow motion he might have gotten the pin!
Deal: Dare is known for trying to intimidate the officials but he isn’t going to intimidate the Saint. That isn’t going to stop him from arguing though and he is making his point known loudly!
Storm: The Saint is making his point just as loudly as these two were MADE to argue with each other!
Deal: The Saint isn’t having it with Dare and says if he wants another round with him they can set a time and place in 2026 but for now he needs to focus on Cage! Dare angrily turns around to face Dare …. CAGE SMASHES HIM OVER THE HEAD WITH A BLENDER!
Storm: Dare DROPS like he was shot as Cage BRAINED him with that blender! Glass is everywhere and I think some of it is wedged in Dare’s skull! Cage moves in, hobbling on one leg and PULLS himself up on the kitchen counter! He stands over Dare and LEAPS OFF FOR AN ELBOW SMASH!
Deal: I don’t know if he leaped off or fell off because his weakened leg couldn’t support his weight! Either way he pulled it off and Cage covers him again! 1 …. 2 …. DARE KICKS OUT!
Storm: Close call for Dare as Cage nearly got him! Dare stands up and Cage drills him with an upper cut! Another one and Dare is reeling! Cage goes to follow up but Dare lashes out with a kick to Cage’s wounded knee and Cage drops like a rock!
Deal: Dare drags Cage towards the dining room pummeling him as he does! Dare picks up Cage and SLAMS Cage on top of the dining room table! Dare climbs up on the dining room table and lifts Cage up for a MESSIANIC PILEDRIVER THROUGH THE DINING ROOM TABLE! HOLY SHIT!
Storm: That table isn’t like the ones you see at a RAGE arena, this a THICK TABLE and dare just obliterated it with Cage’s head!
Deal: Cage is writhing around in pain like a fish out of water, holding his neck which Dare tweaked earlier in the match! Dare now covers Cage and here’s the count! 1 …. 2 …. CAGE KICKS OUT IN TIME!
Storm: Dare can’t believe he didn’t get it! Dare pulls Cage up and prepares for a POWER BOMB …. Cage BACK FLIPS him over and Dare lands on debris from the broken table! Cage now wraps his left arm around Dare’s neck and begins PUMMELING him on the top of his skull with his right!
Deal: Cage is POUNDING those shards of glass from the blender stuck in Dare’s head deeper into his flesh and blood is streaming down his face! Dare reaches back and JAMS his thumb into Cage’s eye and Cage lets go! He stands up and Dare gets back to his feet. Dare moves towards him and Cage quickly responds with a SUPER KICK! It sends Dare’s head into the wall and he hits the floor! Cage covers him and gets 1 …. 2 …. DARE KICKS OUT IN TIME!
Storm: Another close call for Dare, but he’s still alive! Cage can’t believe he didn’t get it and goes to follow up, but Dare catches him with a big right hook! Cage fires back and now they are brawling down the main hallway of the Cathedral!
Deal: The punches are flying fast and furious …. Wait a second there’s that room the Saint was talking about earlier!
Storm: The one he said they are not allowed to enter or bad things would happen?
Deal: That’s the one! It has a big KEEP OUT sign plastered on it and Cage and Dare are fighting right towards it! The Saint is telling them to avoid that room or they will both be sorry, but good luck getting them to listen while they are beating the shit out of each other!
Storm: Cage nails Dare with a big right and that staggers Dare! He fires back and catches Cage in the jaw! That has Cage reeling but he quickly snaps out of it and TACKLES DARE INTO THE DOOR OF THE FORBIDDEN ROOM!
Deal: They literally busted open the door to that room and they both went flying inside! The Saint screams “NOW YOU DID IT!” and follows them inside! The Saint SLAMS the door shut and locks it behind him! He looks at them and yells “YOU DIDN’T LISTEN NOW YOU’RE GOING TO GET IT!
Storm: Who knows what that could mean! I’m looking around the room and I don’t see anything unusual except that it’s poorly lit. I don’t see the big deal ….
Deal: A large television at the end of the room lights up and a video starts to play! What the hell is this!
(Video of horror directors Rob Zombie and Uwe Boll plays on the screen.)
Narrator: TODAY AT THE ACADEMY FOR HORROR MOVIE GREATNESS, WE HONOR VISIONARY DIRECTOR UWE BOLL WITH THIS AWARD FOR LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT IN THE HORROR GENRE!
Cage: NOOOOOOOO! UWE BOLL SUCKS! MAKE IT STOP!
Narrator: WE ALSO HONOR ROB ZOMBIE WITH THE AWARD FOR THE GREATEST REBOOT OF A HORROR MOVIE FOR HIS VISIONARY REMAKE OF HALLOWEEN!
Cage: THIS IS TOO MUCH! TURN IT OFF RIGHT NOW!
Deal: Cage is LOSING HIS MIND as anyone who knows Cage knows he DESPISES Uwe Boll and he wanted to personally track down Rob Zombie and kick his ass for how he BUTCHERED the Halloween remake! Seeing this has to be TORTURE for Cage!
Storm: That video stops and now one starts playing of Daniel Dare dressed like ELVIS at a Karaoke contest …. SINGING?
*Dare on video: MY HEART WILL GO OOOOOOOOOOOONNNNNNNN!
Deal: Dear God it’s a video of Dare singing a CELINE DION SONG! I will never will get this image out of my mind!
Dare: THIS IS SLANDER! THIS IS AI GENERATED SLANDER! MUSIC IS NOISE AND I SURE AS HELL WOULD NEVER SING A CELINE DION SONG! TURN THIS OFF!
Deal: The Saint warned them not to go into this room! This is some sort twisted play on fears they both might have and it appears to be working as the Saint is engaging in EMOTIONAL CRUELTY towards both Cage and Dare!
Storm: They are both sweating profusely as this is clearly some form of torture by the Saint who set this room up just for them!
Deal: I guess he figured if they are going to fight in and destroy his house he is going to find a way to amuse himself in the process ….
(Another video plays and it shows Horror In The High Desert director Dutch Marich.)
Marich: Hi, Horror In The High Desert fans! It’s me, Dutch Marich, and I want to thank you all for enjoying the movies, especially the last one, Majesty. But I recently had an epiphany and realized I HATE making horror movies! So I am announcing I am officially CANCELLING Part Five of the Horror In The High Desert series and going back to my first love, making documentary movies about the greatest Olympic sport of all time …. CURLING!
Cage: NO! DAMN YOU SAINT! THIS ISN’T FUNNY! YOU’VE GONE TOO FAR …. I THINK I’M GOING TO BE SICK!
Deal: Cage is down on all fours DRY HEAVING as the idea of Horror In The High Desert Part Five not being made is too much for him to handle!
Storm: Now ANOTHER video is playing on the television! What else could we see!
Deal: It looks like a government official making a speech? What in the world is going on!
Government official: Today, for the first time in history, the House Of Representatives UNANIMOUSLY voted to make the production, distribution and consumption of pineapple pizza ILLEGAL! The bill immediately went to the Senate where it passed UNANIMOUSLY and then went to the President’s desk where he immediately signed it and then promised that anyone caught violating this federal law will immediately go to prison for LIFE!
Dare: THIS ISN’T FUNNY SAINT! PINEAPPLE PIZZA IS A GIFT FROM THE GODS AND I REFUSE TO LISTEN TO YOU SULLY IT’S GOOD NAME LIKE THIS!
Deal: Dare is HYPERVENTILATING as this video clearly didn’t sit well with him! A light flicks on near Dare and we see a PINEAPPLE PIZZA on a table waiting for him! Dare immediately rushes over to get himself a slice to calm his nerves! He grabs a slice and we hear a BUZZING SOUND …. The pineapple pizza is attached to an ELECTRO SHOCK MACHINE! Dare is being ZAPPED with electricity while he holds the slice but he STILL EATS IT! Damn this man loves his pineapple pizza!
Storm: Even while he’s being shocked with electricity! The Saint has always said enjoying pineapple pizza was a sign of mental illness and he may be on to something!
Deal: Dare finishes the slice and flips off the Saint when he’s done! Neither he or Cage are happy with him right now!
Cage: WHAT THE HELL IS WRONG WITH YOU SAINT! THIS IS TOO MUCH!
Dare: YOU ARE A SICK MAN SAINT! YOU HEAR ME? YOU ARE SICK?
Saint: YOU GUYS WANT SICK? I’LL GIVE YOU SICK!
Deal: The Saint has a box and pulls out what appears to be noise cancelling headphones? Why the hell is the Saint putting on noise cancelling headphones?
Storm: The Saint pulls what appears to be a remote out of his pocket. He points it towards something and clicks a button. MUSIC starts to play …. Oh God Saint you didn’t. PLEASE TELL ME YOU DIDN’T!
Music: I JUST WANT YOU FOR MY OWN …. MORE THAN YOU COULD EVER KNOW …. MAKE MY WISH COME TRUE …. ALL I WANT FOR CHRISTMAS IS YOU!
Deal: DAMN IT HE DID! The Saint is TORTURING Cage and Dare with the most annoying, obnoxious, overplayed holiday song, ALL I WANT FOR CHRISTMAS BY MARIAH CAREY! THIS IS INHUMAN!
Cage: SAINT YOU SON OF A BITCH! THIS IS DEPRAVED EVEN FOR YOU!
Dare: MUSIC IS NOISE AND THIS IS THE NOISIEST NOISE I’VE EVER HEARD! I HATE YOU SAINT!
Saint: WHAT’S THAT? I CAN’T HEAR EITHER OF YOU! DAMN THESE NOISE CANCELLING HEADPHONES WORK GREAT! THEY WERE EXPENSIVE, BUT WORTH EVERY PENNY!
Deal: Cage and Dare are both covering their ears screaming bloody murder and who can blame them as the Saint has piped in Mariah Carey’s GOD AWFUL Christmas song to torture them! This is sick! Twisted! And I think this violates the part in the United States Constitution that outlaws CRUEL AND UNUSUAL PUNISHMENT as NO ONE likes this song!
Storm: Speak for yourself, I think it’s kinda catchy! ALL I WANT FOR CHRISTMAS …. IS YOU!
Deal: YOU NEED HELP! Cage and Dare have their ears covered and are screaming at the Saint to turn the song off and of course the Saint decides to TURN UP THE VOLUME! Cage and Dare now go to the door and are trying to kick it open but the door is LOCKED!
Storm: They are demanding it be open and are kicking at the door trying to break it down! Cage and Dare now both lower their shoulders and BLAST into the door and it opens up! They both go spilling into the hallway and they both look RELIEVED to be out of that room!
Saint: CAGE! DANIEL DARE! YOU HAVE BOTH FACED YOUR FEARS! POORLY! BUT YOU FACED THEM! I HOPE YOU ENJOYED THE SHOW! HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA!
Deal: The Saint is laughing hysterically at what he just put Cage and Dare through and for the first time ever I think Cage and Dare agree with each other as neither of them found this funny! But they don’t have time to worry about that as there is still a match to be won and now the fists start flying AGAIN!
Storm: They are fighting down the hallway and are battering each other against the wall! They have beaten each other half to death this entire time and they still have a lot of fight in them!
Deal: Cage and Dare continue to batter each other and they are making their way towards a GLASS DOOR! Cage and Dare are moving at WARP SPEED as they pummel each other and THEY THROW EACH OTHER THROUGH THE GLASS DOOR! OH MY GOD!
Storm: THAT WAS MESSED UP! These two were already bloody head to toe and now they just sliced each other open even more! There is a pool of blood forming beneath both of them and even more glass stuck in their bodies! How much further are they going to push each other!
Deal: As far as they have to! That’s how far they will push each other! Both men are pushing themselves up and we see they are on the patio that leads to the Cathedral’s backyard! They are now OUTSIDE and will you look at that? IT’S SNOWING! They are outside in the snow and there is a GIANT CHRISTMAS TREE in the back yard with CHRISTMAS GIFTS underneath it!
Storm: And look who’s standing in front of the tree …. It’s SAINTA CLAUS!
Deal: IT IS SAINTA CLAUS! The Saint has put on his Sainta Claus get up and is standing in front of the Christmas tree waving Cage and Dare towards him!
Saint: HO HO HO! MERRY CHRISTMAS TO YOU TWO! Despite the fact you both have turned my house in a war zone and will be paying through the nose to get it fixed, as the official provider of holiday greetings and seasons beatings, as the special referee of this all important match, I decided it was only right that I got each of you a very special CHRISTMAS GIFT! Dare, here is YOURS!
Deal: Sainta Claus hands Dare a box and he quickly opens it up …. EDNA! IT’S EDNA! The barbed wire baseball bat Dare has used on numerous victims over the years!
Saint: Enjoy the gift! If you don't, that's not my problem! Cage, here is YOURS!
Deal: Sainta Claus hands Cage his gift and he opens it up …. It’s a KENDO STICK wrapped with DUCT TAPE AND RAZOR BLADES!
Storm: Both Cage and Dare seem happy with their gifts which goes to show Sainta Claus is WAY BETTER than that fraud Santa Claus! That asshole always forgets the batteries!
Deal: Don’t get me started on that FAKE! But that’s for another day as after beating each other senseless throughout the Cathedral, Cage and Dare are now outside in the back yard, IN THE SNOW, bloodied and bruised with both of them holding a VERY DANGEROUS WEAPON in their hands! The blood pouring out of their numerous wounds is turning the snow beneath their feet bright red and here is a pool of blood around both men!
Saint: What are you two waiting for? You have your gifts, now FUCK EACH OTHER UP ALREADY!
Deal: They don’t need to be told twice as Cage and Dare are now DUELING with their weapons! Dare swings at Cage with Edna but he blocks it away with the Kendo Stick! Cage now swings at Dare who bats it away with Edna! These two are trying to MAIM each other permanently here in the backyard of the Cathedral!
Storm: And the snow is falling harder now! Both men are fighting the blood falling into their eyes and the snow blowing in their face! This match sure has had everything!
Deal: Dare and Cage continue to swing away at each other but are not able to land a shot! Cage takes a wild swing with the Kendo Stick but Dare ducks out of the way! Cage tries to get himself set but his feet slip in the snow and DARE SMASHES CAGE IN THE BACK WITH EDNA!
Storm: Cage HOWLS in agony as the barbed wire digs into his flesh! Dare takes Edna and is now GRINDING IT UP AND DOWN CAGE’S BACK! LOOK AT ALL THAT BLOOD!
Deal: Dare is taking chunks out of Cage’s back with Edna and there is a SICK, TWISTED SMILE ON DARE’S FACE! He is TORTURING CAGE and I THINK HE’S GETTING OFF ON IT!
Storm: Dare derives happiness from the misery of others and this is without question his HAPPY PLACE!
Deal: Cage grabs the Kendo Stick with both hands and takes a desperation swing backwards over his shoulders and gets Dare in the face with it! Cage now pulls the Kendo Stick forward and MY GOD! One of the razor blades got Dare on the side of his face and opened up a HUGE wound!
Storm: Dare recoils in pain and now Cage rushes at him and CROSS CHECKS Dare in the face with the Kendo Stick like a hockey player and Dare goes down! He’s trying to get up but is slipping on the snow and now Cage begins WHALING ON DARE WITH THE KENDO STICK!
Deal: Cage is GOING OFF on Dare and look at Cage’s face! He has gone totally SAVAGE! He may be here physically but mentally he is elsewhere as every facet of what makes Cage who he is and his humanity have taken leave from his mind and has been replaced by a bloodthirsty, ravenous ANIMAL!
Storm: It’s the zombie in him! You know how much he loves those zombie movies! He’s watched so many of them it’s turned him into one!
Deal: You know that’s not possible! Or I don’t think it is! Either way Cage is BATTERING Dare head to toe with that Kendo Stick and is opening a new one each time one of those razor blades makes contact with his flesh!
Storm: Dare tries to sit up and Cage BLASTS HIM OVER THE HEAD! Dare goes down and Cage goes for the cover! 1 …. 2 …. DARE KICKS OUT IN TIME!
Deal: Dare was able to kick out before the Saint counted to three, and did you notice each time the Saint’s hand slapped the snow, BLOOD came shooting up as everywhere these men go there is a pool of blood that follows them!
Storm: I saw that and that is the perfect way to describe this match! A never ending pool of blood! I’m surprised either of these men have any left!
Deal: Cage gets back to his feet and tries to reset as Dare is barely able to stand up! Cage moves towards Dare, Kendo Stick still in tow …. Dare grabs a handful of blood soaked snow and THROWS IT IN CAGE’S EYES! Cage is frantically wiping the snow out of his eyes …. Dare comes up from behind Cage with Edna and is TRYING TO FORCE IT INTO CAGE’S MOUTH!
Storm: Dare has a modified FULL NELSON on Cage and is using it to keep Edna in his mouth! Cage is trying to keep his mouth closed and the barbed wire is SLICING OPEN HIS LIPS!
Deal: Blood is now pouring out of Cage’s mouth and Cage is desperately trying to break out! Cage reaches his hands up and GRABS Edna! The barbed wire is cutting into his hands but he is FORCING Edna away from his mouth! Cage leans forward and now swings his head backwards into Dare’s face! He caught him on the nose and that stuns Dare! He does it again and Dare loses his grip!
Storm: Cage breaks free and turns to face Dare …. Dare raises Edna above his head and BRINGS IT DOWN VIOLENTLY ON CAGE’S HEAD! Cage hits the ground and now the blood is flowing like a river out of his head!
Deal: Dare is standing over Cage with a crazed look in his eyes and I feel like we just witnessed a horrific re-enactment of the scene from The Walking Dead where Negan killed Glen! Only Negan called his weapon Lucille and Dare is WAY MORE EVIL than Negan ever was!
Storm: Cage is down and he isn’t moving as Dare literally split his head open with Edna! A PERVERSE SMILE appears on Dare’s face and now he covers Cage! There is no way Cage kicks out of this!
Deal: The Saint counts and we get 1 …. 2 …. CAGE KICKS OUT! HE KICKED OUT! IT WAS AT THE LAST SECOND BUT DAMN IT HE KICKED OUT!
Storm: HOW! I THOUGHT HE WAS DONE! HOW DID HE KICK OUT!
Deal: Dare is asking himself the same question as he can’t believe Cage survived that! What a scene this is! Two of RAGE’s all time greats, battling it out in the back yard of another all time great, covered head to toe in their own blood as the Chicago snow falls around them!
Storm: The thing is only Dare is on his feet! Cage has next to nothing left and while Dare is beaten down himself, he still has more to give than Cage at this point! It’s going to take a miracle for Cage to pull this off!
Deal: Cage is trying to get to his feet and Dare raises his hand up! That means the TESTICLE SQUEEZE is coming as he wants to end this NOW! Dare charges in for the Testcicle Squeeze …. Cage BLOCKS IT and takes Dare to the ground with an arm bar! He sees the Kendo Stick nearby and places Dare’s hand on it …. CAGE STOMPS DARE’S HAND ON THE KENDO STICK!
Storm: One of the razor blades sliced open Dare’s hand! Cage just cut open his power hand, the one he uses for the Testicle Squeeze and that cut is SICKENING! There is blood everywhere!
Deal: That also snapped the Kendo Stick in half and now Cage’s weapon is useless! But he picks Dare up and delivers a FALCON ARROW on what’s left of it and the razor blades go into Dare’s back! Cage covers him and here’s the count! 1 …. 2 …. DARE KICKS OUT RIGHT BEFORE THREE!
Storm: Now I’m asking HOW DID DARE DO THAT! That would have put away most wrestlers easily!
Deal: Dare isn’t most wrestlers! Neither is Cage! And these men are giving everything they have in this WAR of a match! Cage can’t believe he didn’t get the three count there and seems to be asking himself what is it going to take to defeat Dare!
Storm: You can see his breath in the cold Chicago air as he tries to think of something, anything to put Dare down as nothing has worked so far!
Deal: Cage gets to his feet and again goes to try to put Dare away …. TESTICLE SQUEEZE! DARE HAS THE TESTICLE SQUEEZE ON CAGE! That’s the same hand that got sliced open by the razor blades on the Kendo Stick and blood is pouring out of Dare’s hand as he applies the hold but it seems to be working as Cage is in TORTUROUS PAIN!
Storm: The Saint is standing by Cage to see if he taps out, but Cage is refusing to give in! Dare is screaming at Cage to call it quits while his manhood is intact but Cage will not tap out!
Deal: Normally there would be ring ropes Cage could try to get to but they are fighting outside in the snow so Cage has nothing to turn to except whatever strength he has left! The problem is I don’t think he has much if any left!
Storm: Cage is hanging on, using the strongest part of his body to stay in the fight and that’s his HEART! Cage’s biggest strength throughout his career has always been his heart, but it’s also been his biggest weakness as it has led him to push him further than he should have! This is looking like one of those times!
Deal: The Saint continues to look over Cage to see if he’s going to tap and Cage is still refusing to give in! Dare is squeezing harder and harder and you can only imagine the pain Cage is in right now! Dare is telling the Saint to call the match but Cage screams at him not to even think about it because he’s not done!
Storm: This is PAINFUL to watch! Cage is refusing to give in but he looks to be fading! I think he’s fading!
Deal: HE IS! Cage looks like he is passing out as his eyes are rolling back in his head! He is losing consciousness and now the Saint raises Cage’s hand …. It falls! He raises it a second time and it FALLS AGAIN!
Storm: This isn’t looking good for Cage! One more time and it’s over!
Deal: Dare is screaming at the Saint to raise his hand again! He believes Cage is done and won’t respond! The Saint takes a deep breath and raises Cage’s hand a third time …. IT STAYS UP! CAGE’S HAND STAYS UP! DARE CAN’T BELIEVE IT! THE SAINT CAN’T BELIEVE! THESE FANS IN NEW YORK CAN’T BELIEVE IT! AND I SURE AS HELL CAN’T BELIEVE IT EITHER!
Storm: The fans here in New York City are on their feet cheering for Cage! They want him to keep fighting! They want him to take down Dare!
Fans: CAGE! CAGE! CAGE!
Deal: The sound of the fans chanting for Cage is being piped into the loud speaker system of the Cathedral and they can hear it in the back yard! Cage can hear it and is now pounding his hand on the ground trying to fire himself up as the fans continue to chant louder!
Storm: Cage is trying to WILL himself to overcome the UNGODLY PAIN he is feeling and fight out of the Testicle Squeeze that Dare has shown no signs of letting up on! In fact he’s only putting more pressure on!
Deal: I’ve never seen a more pained expression in my life than the one I see on Cage’s face right now! But I’ve also never seen a look of greater determination either! Cage is trying to force his way to his feet while Dare STILL has the Testicle Squeeze on!
Storm: He’s back on his feet! Cage has somehow forced his way to his feet!
Deal: Cage is back up and now he reaches down to Dare’s hand that has the Testicle Squeeze on and JAMS HIS THUMB INTO THE CUT ON HIS HAND! Remember that’s the hand Cage stomped into the Kendo Stick that got cut open by the razor blades! Now Cage is DIGGING his thumb into that wound and is RIPPING IT OPEN FURTHER!
Storm: Dare is HOWLING IN PAIN and blood is GUSHING out of the wound!
Deal: Cage continues to jam his thumb into the wound and DARE LETS GO! DARE LETS GO OF THE TESTICLE SQUEEZE …. THUNDER CAGE! CAGE GOT HIM WITH THE THUNDER CAGE!
Storm: DARE IS DOWN! HE’S DOWN AND HE ISN’T MOVING!
Deal: CAGE COVERS HIM! 1 …. 2 …. 3! CAGE GOT HIM! HE GOT HIM! CAGE IS THE NEW RAGE WORLD CHAMPION!
**DING**DING**DING**
Stock: LADIES AND GENTLEMEN! THE WINNER OF THE FEAR FACTORY …. AND THE NEW RAGE WORLD CHAMPION …. CAGE!
(Deafening pop from the fans. A video of the fans celebrating the win is projected onto a large screen by the Cathedral’s backyard with chants of CAGE! CAGE! CAGE! erupting again.)
Deal: CAGE HAS DONE IT! Cage has defeated Daniel Dare in what might be the SICKEST and BLOODIEST match I have ever seen but Cage defeats Daniel Dare and is now the NEW RAGE WORLD CHAMPION! HE DID IT!
Storm: What a match! WHAT A MATCH THIS WAS! It had everything you could possibly think of and more! These men threw everything they had at each other and gave us a match for the ages. But in the end Cage prevails and RAGE has a new world champion!
Deal: Dare is sitting in the snow, covered in blood and breathing heavily, taking in the sight of the Saint handing Cage the RAGE World Championship belt and raising his hand in victory!
Storm: Cage looks up at the video showing the fans celebrating back in New York City and raises the belt above his head in acknowledgement! The cheers get even louder as the fans get the ending they were hoping for, Cage is walking out as champion!
Deal: A feud between two of the biggest names in RAGE that has lasted for almost THREE YEARS comes to a head in a match I will never forget for as long as I live. The Saint has pulled out his cellphone and is telling the paramedics to come inside NOW as Dare, clearly in pain, is trying to stand and walk off but is having difficulty doing so while Cage COLLAPSES into the snow as the exhaustion finally overwhelms him!
Storm: Is Cage making SNOW ANGELS or are his arms and legs just moving because of the cold and pain?
Deal: I don’t know, but whatever it is Cage is making a snow angel with his own blood and it’s own way that seems like a fitting end to this match! The paramedics have made it to the back yard and immediately begin working on Cage and Dare as both of these men are going to need serious medical attention after this!
Storm: That’s not all who came out, look who else has joined us!
Deal: It’s the FREAKS ON PARADE! We haven’t seen them in forever! They have come out to the back yard and they have HUGE BOX OF FIRE WORKS! They start lighting them off and we have a Christmas fireworks display to end Year 22! Cage sees the fireworks and says something to the Saint!
Cage: I THOUGHT YOU SAID NOTHING FLAMMABLE!
Saint: I SAID NOTHING FLAMMABLE FOR YOU!
Cage: BASTARD! IT WAS ONE ROOM!
Saint: IT WAS A BIG ROOM!
Deal: The Saint and Cage continue to discuss the flammable items issue as the paramedics continue to work on him as well as Dare. The Freaks are filling the sky with fireworks and this is the perfect way to end 2025 in RAGE! Thank you all for watching Year 22 and we can’t wait to see all of you in 2026! Until then MERRY CHRISTMAS, HAPPY HOLIDAYS AND WE WILL SEE YOU NEXT YEAR!
(The ending credits roll with Cage being loaded onto a stretcher with the RAGE World Championship belt resting on his waist, Dare being wheeled out on a stretcher of his own and the Freaks On Parade continuing to set off fireworks while the Saint looks on.)
[Card]
RAGE Year 22 PPV
Tuesday, December 23rd, 2025
Madison Square Garden - New York, New York
Main Event
RAGE World Championship
-Live from The Saint's Cathedral in Chicago, Illinois on RAGE Vision!
-Fear Factory Match
Special Guest Referee: The Saint
Daniel Dare (champion) vs. Cage
RAGE Bare Knuckles Championship
The Bootslut (champion) w/ Filthy Phil vs. Monster Big Tel
RAGE Scientific Showcase Championship
Doug Devens (champion) w/ Thomas Gordon vs. Nightwalker
RAGE High Stakes Championship
Scott Grayse (champion) vs. Doug Devens w/ Thomas Gordon
RAGE Gauntlet Tag Team Championships
Thee Storm (Lady Giant and Crazy Jenna) (champions) vs. Action Jay Jackson and Gemini w/ Homeless Don
One-on-One Match
-Paid for by Richard Mason
-Live from Saudi Arabia on RAGE Vision!
Steve Hogar vs. Kip Kutler
Loser Leaves RAGE Match
-Handicapped Match
Harvey Adams vs. Sweet FA and Tuppence Banglarron w/ Filthy Phil
Double Jeopardy Prize Steel Cage Match
-Climb the cage - somehow figure out a way to win the briefcase hanging from the rafters to claim the Double Jeopardy prize!
Participants:
Joe Mills
Dana Czech
Monster Big Pat
Monster Big Dave
Monster Big Hamish
Kristian Bane
Harmony Hardin
Sin
Biz MacTavish
Cora
Kristial Ball
Bart the Florida Man
LaPercell Daisy
Dan the Baptist
Lucy
Bobby Bastard
Harold Hartley
Malaboo Dreamstone
Alice Killjoy
Dolly Killjoy
Fifteen
Reginald Van Newton
Shannan Hicks
[Content]
Deal: We are kicking things off here at Year 22 with the Double Jeopardy Cage match! 23 RAGE superstars will be competing inside of this cage to claim the prize that is inside a briefcase that is suspended above the ring! The object is to climb the cage and claim the briefcase and whoever is able to grab it and win the Double Jeopardy prize, it will grant whoever wins it the ability to restart ANY MATCH ONE TIME and there is NO EXPIRATION DATE on this prize!
Storm: That’s a TRUE LEGEND of a prize, almost as good as waking up on Christmas morning and finding Santa Claus left you a Buddy Meyers bath bomb and a super sized box of Corn Flakes under your tree! Neil Puller and his Ricker Fed crap has nothing to do with this!
Deal: Yeah, sure let’s go with that! There is a verifiable WHO’S WHO of RAGE competing in this match. I mean look at all these WORLD CLASS SUPERSTARS competing in this match!
Joe Mills
Dana Czech
Monster Big Pat
Monster Big Dave
Monster Big Hamish
Kristian Bane
Harmony Hardin
Sin
Biz MacTavish
Cora
Kristal Ball
Bart the Florida Man
LaPercell Daisy
Dan the Baptist
Lucy
Bobby Bastard
Harold Hartley
Malaboo Dreamstone
Alice Killjoy
Dolly Killjoy
Fifteen
Reginald Van Newton
Shannan Hicks
Storm: That’s a hell of a list! A total VIP contingent of RAGE AND PRO WRESTLING!
Deal: Every wrestler in RAGE is a VIP of this business! That’s what makes us RAGE!
Stock: LADIES AND BLOODY GENTLEMEN! UP NEXT IS THE DOUBLE BLOODY JEOPARDY CAGE MATCH! THE DOUBLE JEOPARDY PRIZE IS INSIDE A BLOODY BRIEFCASE SUSPENDED FROM THE RAFTERS ABOVE THE RING! THE FIRST PERSON TO CLIMB THE BLOODY CAGE AND GRAB THE BRIEFCASE WILL WIN THE DOUBLE JEOPARDY PRIZE WHICH WILL ALLOW THE HOLDER TO RESTART ONE BLOODY MATCH ANY TIME AT A TIME AND PLACE OF THEIR BLOODY CHOOSING AND THERE IS NO BLOODY EXPIRATION DATE ON THIS PRIZE!
NOW THAT WE GOT THAT OUT OF THE BLOODY WAY LET’S MEET THE BLOODY COMPETITORS!
JOE MILLS
DANA CZECH
MONSTER BIG PAT
MONSTER BIG DAVE
MONSTER BIG HAMISH
KRISTIAN BANE
HARMONY HARDIN
SIN
BIZ MACTAVISH
CORA
KRISTAL BALL
BART THE FLORIDA MAN
LAPERCELL DAISY
DAN THE BAPTIST
LUCY
BOBBY BASTARD
HAROLD HARTLEY
MALABOO DREAMSTONE
ALICE KILLJOY
DOLLY KILLJOY
FIFTEEN
REGINALD VAN NEWTON
AND SHANNAN BLOODY HICKS!
Deal: We are just moments away from this very important match! But now that the wrestlers are inside the cage I notice we are short a few wrestlers as Kristal Ball is nowhere to be found! What is going on with that?
Storm: I don’t know why she wouldn’t be here, but Ball is apparently running late or totally forgot about the match and I doubt she forgot!
Deal: I doubt that too! I also don’t see Harold Hartley either! He was listed as one of the favorites in Las Vegas to win this, but he’s not here either! What is going on?
Storm: Hartley never runs late, I hope nothing happened to him! Same goes for Kristal Ball! What is going on here!?
Deal: That’s two people missing from this match and we have no idea what happened to them! We’ll have to find out later as right now this match is about to start with the 21 wrestlers who did make it to the cage!
**DING**DING**
Deal: Here we go and immediately we have wrestlers going towards the cage wall! Bart the Florida Man makes a quick move to get towards the briefcase, but Monster Big Hamish grabs him off the cage wall and CHOKE SLAMS him to the mat!
Storm: Harmony Hardin is on the top turnbuckle trying to get up the cage but Fifteen comes underneath her and POWER BOMBS Hardin to the mat!
Deal: RVN now runs up and STOMPS Hardin in the head! He calls her a DEFECT for thinking she could claim a prize meant for either him or Fifteen!
Storm: Cora turns and spins. She wipes out both of the Killjoys with a FLYING BODY BLOCK! Cora now turns towards the cage and starts to climb but is quickly cut off by Lucy who grabs her by the shoulder and yanks her back down!
Deal: Lucy tries to climb the cage wall, but Bobby grabs her by the ankle and roughly pulls Lucy off the wall! Lucy angrily shoves him and the former couple are having words with each other, but here comes DTB from behind with a DOUBLE AXE HANDLE to Bobby!
Storm: Monsters Big Dave and Big Pat are slugging it out with Mills and Czech as they all are preventing each other from getting onto the cage! The Double Jeopardy prize is dangling from the rafters waiting for someone to climb up and grab it but that is going to be a tough task for whoever pulls it off!
Deal: Shannan Hicks has LaPecell Daisy above his head and PRESS SLAMS her into the cage! He now flexes his muscles in celebration and screams at everyone in the cage!
Hicks: Y’ALL BETTER GET OUT OF MAHHH WAY BECAUSE IMMA WINNING THIS ONE, DADDY!
Storm: Nice to see Hicks is as confident as ever, but he better pay attention because Bane comes up from behind and THROWS Hicks face first into the cage!
Deal: Malaboo Dreamstone is tied up with Sin and Biz and they are letting each other have it! There will be no teamwork found in this match tonight!
*The action continues for the next several minutes with every wrestler showing out. Mills and Czech show off their legendary teamwork as they take down Big Dave and Big Pat with a combination of a Double Superkick followed by a Double Drop Kick. Big Dave and Big Pat return the favor shortly after that as they threw Mills and Czech over their shoulders, intentionally smashing Mills and Czech into each other before delivering a massive power slam to both.
Fifteen showed off his impressive skills by climbing the cage and leaping off towards Bastard Bobby with a dynamic flying shoulder tackle. Bobby was able to fight back and hit Fifteen with a Fall Away Slam into the cage. Lucy and Dan The Baptist double team Bobby and drop him with a DDT into a Curb Stomp combo, which leads to Bobby getting an unlikely assist from Cora who sends Lucy flying into the cage with an amazing Flying Head Scissors. Bobby got up and dropped DTB with a clothesline, only to find himself swarmed by Fifteen and RVN.
Sin and Biz show off their impressive teamwork against the Killjoys with Filthy Phil cheering them on from the outside. Sin, putting her announcing skills to use during the assault, perfectly narrates the ass kicking Biz and herself lay on the Killjoy’s, throwing the word bloody and some other choice words we will not repeat here at them, clearly enjoying the beating they are delivering. And of course Biz made sure to leave her mark, literally, as she bit both Alice and Dolly on their shoulders, leaving a huge bite mark on them and nearly taking a large chunk of flesh with her.
Hicks and Bane take turns smashing each other’s head into the cage, with Hicks repeatedly asking Bane “DO YOU KNOW WHO YOU’RE MESSING WITH, DADDY?”, a question Bane clearly gets tired of being asked very quickly.
Dreamstone found herself tied up with Bart and LaPercell and that fight proved far more vicious than people expected with all of them hitting what could be considered dirty moves on each other in the process.
There was no shortage of high impact moves as wrestlers such as Mills, DTB, Sin, and Big Hamish all pulling off amazing moves off of the cage well, such as Mills with a Moonsault off the cage onto the Monsters, DTB with an amazing Tornado DDT on Bobby, Sin with a Hurricanrana on Alice and Big Hamish of all people with a massive splash onto Bart the Florida Man who was all over the place during the chaos.
There were several near misses as numerous wrestlers went for the briefcase and failed. Biz came close, Lucy almost got it, RVN made a suicidal leap off of the cage and came within an inch of claiming it, and Big Dave came painfully close before missing it and crashing into several wrestler’s below.
There was no shortage of highlight reel moves, but perhaps the most shocking moment didn’t involve an attempt for the briefcase but something far more controversial involving Cora!
Deal: Cora and Lucy are battling each other tooth and nail as they are bashing each other’s head into the cage! Lucy with a martial arts kick to Cora, who responds with a spinning back fist to Lucy!
Storm: They have really torn into each other! I would love to see them face off in a regular match after this!
Deal: So would I! Lucy with a Knee Strike to Cora, but she quickly follows up with a HEAD BUTT! That knocks Lucy backwards and now Cora starts to climb the cage! She has her eyes on the briefcase as she goes but now Lucy recovers and goes after her! Lucy clocks Cora in the head and drives her head into the cage! Lucy has Cora by the mask and is SMASHING her head into the cage!
Storm: Cora fires her elbow into Lucy’s midsection and that slows her down! Cora now SHOVES Lucy and she is losing her footing! Lucy reaches out for the cage wall to prevent her from falling, but accidentally gets a hold of Cora’s mask and RIPS IT OFF AS SHE FALLS TO THE MAT …. CORA HAS BEEN UNMASKED ….
Deal: IT’S KRISTAL BALL! CORA HAS BEEN KRISTAL BALL UNDER A MASK THIS WHOLE TIME! This explains why we thought Kristal Ball was missing because she was actually disguised as CORA in that mask!
Storm: The fans are SHOCKED as they can’t believe what they just saw! Filthy Phil is FEIGNING surprise like he didn’t know what was going on! He actually yelled at Kristal Ball “WHAT ARE YOU DOING AND WHY ARE YOU WEARING CORA’S MASK!” and I call BULLSHIT!
Deal: I’m also calling BULLSHIT and so is this crowd! They are giving Filthy Phil the business as we just discovered Cora was Kristal Ball in a mask and has been made to pull DOUBLE DUTY by Phil by having her wrestle TWICE at RAGE events and HE’S collecting DOUBLE WAGES for one wrestler!
Storm: The fans are yelling at Filthy Phil and some of them are throwing their empty drink cups and food wrappers at him and are calling him a crook! Filthy Phil is trying to explain himself to the fans at ringside and that is going as poorly as you would expect!
Deal: Filthy Phil is still being pelted with garbage and OH GOD! He just got blasted by a cheese burger from an angry kid in the front row! His jacket is now COVERED with ketchup, mayonnaise, lettuce and onions and now someone takes a container of MUSTARD and SQUIRTS him with it! The fans are not happy with Filthy Phil EXPLOITING poor Kristal Ball and now he is covered in food condiments!
Storm: It serves him right and I hope Kristal Ball is at least getting her share of those wages that Filthy Phil is collecting for himself! What a SCAM ARTIST!
*The fallout from the unmasking of Cora brought a great deal of heat on Filthy Phil as even the wrestlers started calling him out for being greedy and exploiting Cora, prompting the announcers to remark that Filthy Phil is lucky he is outside of the cage while the wrestlers are inside as Filthy Phil would likely be on the receiving end of a serious beating. A few wrestlers even offered to hook Cora up with a good attorney to ensure she gets all the money she’s owed.
As for the match itself, there were several more near misses, including one by DTB who was on the top of the cage and was extremely close to grabbing the briefcase. Bobby climbed up the cage and prevented DTB from grabbing it and was able to hit DTB with the most ring shaking Bastard Bomb of his career on DTB off the cage!
RVN quickly followed Bobby up and delivered a Session Ender off of the cage and Fifteen followed that with a massive splash off of the top rope! All three of them begin working over Bobby and which led to Cora actually “running” in to help Bobby, one of the wrestlers who promised to hook her up with a good attorney, in order to attempt to fight them off.
This led to a massive brawl that saw Sin and Biz getting involved, the Killjoy’s joining in, Harmony Hardin getting involved, Hicks, Bane, Bart, Daisy as well as Monster Big Hamish. Despite Bouts Of Honor being over, it was clear the bad blood between Team Cage and Team Dare still lingered as this brawl took over almost the entire cage. While they all brawled back and forth, this left Mills, Czech, Big Dave and Big Pat alone to battle each other in a match deciding encounter.)
Deal: Big Pat has Czech up and hits him with a CHOKE SLAM! Czech bounces off the mat and Big Pat turns towards Mills who NAILS HIM WITH A SUPER KICK! Big Dave rushes at him and gets a super kick of his own! The Monsters are rocked and now Mills is climbing the cage! He has his eyes on the briefcase and there is no one in his way!
Storm: Mills is climbing the cage as fast as he can but Big Pat and Big Dave are back up and are CLIMBING after him! Mills is almost to the top of the cage, but Big Pat has him by the ankle and is trying to pull him down! Now Big Dave has the other ankle and is doing the same!
Deal: Mills is hanging onto the top of the cage for dear life as both Big Pat and Big Dave are trying to stop him from getting to the briefcase …. HERE COMES CZECH! He’s back up and is climbing the cage towards Mills!
Storm: Czech has gotten between the Monsters and ELBOWS Big Dave in the face! Now he elbows Big Pat! They lose their grip on Mills ankles now Czech climbs up and tells Mills to get on his shoulders!
Deal: Mills nods his head and now he is STANDING on Czech’s shoulders while Czech holds onto the cage! Big Pat and Big Dave once again reach for Mills as he LEAPS off of Czech’s shoulder’s just as Czech takes Big Pat and Big Dave back down to the mat with a DOUBLE CLOTHESLINE … MILLS GRABS THE BRIEFCASE IN MID AIR AND CRASHES TO THE MAT WITH IT! MILLS WINS THE DOUBLE JEOPARDY PRIZE!
**DING**DING**DING**
Stock: LADIES AND GENTLEMEN! THE WINNER OF THE DOUBLE BLOODY JEOPARDY CAGE MATCH AND THE DOUBLE JEOPARDY PRIZE …. JOE MILLS!
(Crowd reacts loudly)
Deal: WOW! WHAT AN ENDING! Joe Mills climbed on the shoulders of his long time partner Dana Czech and made an incredible leap to grab the briefcase to claim victory and the Double Jeopardy prize inside of it! Talk about TEAM WORK!
Storm: Mills is holding up the briefcase in victory and Czech rushes over to congratulate him! Czech is helping Mills to his feet as the rest of the wrestlers clear out of the cage cursing themselves out over the lost opportunity.
Deal: Mills can now restart any match at any time one time with that prize and there is no expiration date so he can use that prize ANY TIME he wants. It can be next week or next year and Mills can plot and plan how to best use it without the burden of a deadline hanging over his head. Talk about a valuable prize!
Storm: We can only guess when and where Mills will use that prize, but whenever and wherever he uses it, you know he is going to make sure he has maximum strategic advantage when he does!
Deal: Mills has been around long enough to know the benefit of such a prize and how to use it to maximum effect. Mills is parading around the cage with the briefcase in celebration as we kick off Year 22 in grand fashion!
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*Stock: The following match is for the RAGE HIGH STAKES BLOODY CHAMPIONSHIP!
(HUGE crowd pop!)
*Stock: Introducing first, from Chicago, weighing in at 254 bloody pounds, he is the reigning RAGE SCIENTIFIC SHOWCASE CHAMPION - DOUG DEVENS!!!
("Ride of the Valkyries" by Wagner plays as Doug Devens makes his way out to boos from the crowd. There is no interaction between Devens and the fans as he makes his way to the ring with his manager, Thomas Gordon.)
*Stock: And now – Ladies and bloody Gents, get ready, because …..
Standing 6’6” and weighing 236 bloody pounds, from Grand Rapids, Michigan
HERE IS…
THE RAGE HIGH STAKES CHAMPION
SCOTT GRAYSE!!!
(Lights go out in the arena, fans give a mixed reaction. The voice of Scott Grayse comes on "Judgement is coming" as "Cult" by Magnolia Park hits and the lights come back on and on the RAGEvision we see the words "C.H.A.O.S" as Grayse hits the curtain and the fans give him more cheers then boos. Scott pulls out Helen, his trusty hammer from inside the front of his pants. Grayse slides in and poses with Helen.)
Daisy: (Makes a surprise cameo appearance, says one line, and then disappears) Oooh, I'd love to see what else Scotty can pull out of his pants!!!
**DING**DING**
Deal: This is one of two matches tonight for Doug Devens. If he's smart, he'll pace himself and resist the temptation to "go mad." The shorter this match is, the more it favors him.
Storm: (Pops a Leucovorin pill to enhance his verbal skills) Indubitably, my dear Vandessa. Thomas Gordon has accompanied Devens to the ring, but Grayse's second-in-command, Kristian Bane, is conspicuous by his absence.
Deal: I noticed that too. And Grayse and Devens-- WHAT THE HELL??? SANTA CLAUS just JUMPED into the ring and SWUNG a GIANT CANDY CANE into both Devens and referee John Ellers!
Storm: Were they on the Naughty List?
Deal: I have no idea. Wait, WHY am I answering this question?!
Storm: I don't think that's the REAL Santa!!!
Deal: (Sarcastically) REALLY???
Storm: I think that's KRISTIAN BANE dressed up as Santa!
Deal: Sherlock Holmes is on the case...
Storm: I prefer to think of myself as Carmen Sandiego.
Deal: Now "Santa" Bane puts Grayse on top of Devens and shakes Ellers out of his stupor.
*Ellers: 1...2...3!
Deal: DEVENS with a shoulder up. "SANTA" can't believe it!
Storm: Now Ellers ORDERS "Santa" to the back or he'll STRIP Grayse of the High Stakes Title and AUTOMATICALLY AWARD IT to Devens.
Deal: DEVENS takes advantage of the distraction with a neckbreaker on Grayse from behind and a cover.
*Ellers: 1...2...
Deal: Grayse kicks out as Bane storms to the back.
Storm: What is Grayse doing now?
Deal: He exits the ring and grabs an iPad from one of his fans in the front row.
Storm: They call themselves the Grayselanders.
Deal: Cute. But what is Grayse doing with that iPad?
Storm: He's entering something into CHATGPT!
Deal: NOW I've seen everything. Grayse is consulting AI to determine his next move.
Storm: Will it help?
Deal: (Ducks out of the way) Grayse JUMPS onto our table and NAILS a SPLIT-LEGGED MOONSAULT from the table to INSIDE THE RING on Devens!
Storm: We've never seen THAT from Grayse before!!!
Deal: (Shrugs) I guess ChatGPT told him to do it. And Grayse with the cover...
*Ellers: 1...2...3!
Deal: Not quite!
Storm: A frustrated Grayse scrambles back to the outside and enters something into ChatGPT again.
Deal: CORKSCREW LEGDROP by Scott Grayse - always a classic - and another cover.
*Ellers: 1...2...3!
Deal: Devens gets his foot on the ropes right before the 3.
Storm: Grayse is pulling out moves we've never seen from him before.
Deal: All thanks to ChatGPT, which he's using again to determine his next step.
Storm: Now Grayse is cackling, like he saw something funny on the ChatGPT prompt, and he has a VICIOUS look in his eyes.
Deal: TESTICLE SQUEEZE by Grayse. He's laughing like a hyena at this tribute-slash-mockery of the man who stopped his title reign at 517 days.
Storm: According to ChatGPT, Devens faced Dare before in the BWFE and actually defeated him. Our current ring announcer, Robert Stock, was Devens' manager. Dare would not be seen again for quite some time.
Deal: Devens is fading fast. Grayse LETS GO, STEPS BACK, and goes for the LIGHTS OUT SUPERKICK!
Storm: But Gordon TRIPS Grayse, GRABS Ellers, and THROWS the iPad to Devens behind Ellers' back!
Deal: Devens CLOCKS Grayse in the head with the iPad! And it malfunctions on contact, with Siri now repeating "DON'T GO MAD!" in a male British voice.
*Ellers: 1...2...3!
**DING**DING**DING**
*Stock: The winner of the match and NEEEEEEEEEEW RAGE HIGH STAKES CHAMPION - DOUG DEVENS!!!
Deal: Devens gets out of there QUICKLY as he now has to concentrate on Nightwalker.
Storm: The fans are booing the result. They're 100% in support of Grayse in this one.
Deal: Be that as it may, Doug Devens now possesses the belt that allows him to trade it in for a shot at any title he wants in RAGE.
Storm: If that is what he wants to do.
Deal: Scott Grayse held the High Stakes Championship for SEVERAL MONTHS and NEVER cashed it in. A missed opportunity to face Daniel Dare one more time? We'll never know. Because Doug Devens now holds the title, and that makes the Church an ESPECIALLY dangerous threat!
~~~
Deal: Once again Dare has his knives out and this time it’s for Harvey Adams.. Not only does Harvey find himself in a Loser Leaves RAGE Match, but he’s facing his daughters!
Storm: Yep, that is pure evil – or genius, depending on which side of the cosmos you’re sitting.
Deal: This must be horrible for ALL the competitors. Either Harvey Adams goes or both of his daughters do!
Storm: And there’s no way Stinker is going to let that happen. He’d sooner put salt on his corn flakes than let two lovely earners like Sweet FA and Tuppy go.
Deal: Yes, He’s already seen his income cut as Cora was revealed to be Kristal Ball! Anyway, enough about him, let’s pass things over to Stock as this one is about to get under way.
Stock: Righto, listen up, you bloody lot! This next bloody match is a “LOSER LEAVES RAGE MATCH”! Too bloody right it is. And just WHICH sod is bloody leaving? Well it’ll be EITHER….
Ladies and bloody gents – especially you gents, RAGE is now proper bloody proud to bring you – with a combined weight of an earth-shattering and totally incredible 235 bloody pounds; it’s T'n'T! - Lucky Tuppy and Tiffany "Sweet FA" Adams - The Sweet T’s!!
To the accompaniment of Neil Diamond - Sweet Caroline (Audio) Tuppy and Tiff (SFA) emerge through the curtain. Both blondes smile excitedly as they wave to the fans. The waves change to arm sways as they lead the fans into chanting the chorus along with the added “so good!” thrown in.
The girls are ‘dressed’ in plunging neckline one pieces which have absolutely no sides to them whatsoever. Sweet FA has pink lightning bolts on hers and Tuppy has blue ones. They both wear white cowboy boots with the same coloured lightning bolts.
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They strut down to the ring blowing kisses to the crowd, pausing occasionally for pictures.
Once in the ring they make a point of shaking the referee’s hand before taking their places in their corner, still smiling.
Stock: Bloody hell! OR!!!…. facing them…. hailing from Pittsburg, PA and weighing in at 285 bloody pounds, he is...HARVEY ADAMS!
("Harder, Faster, Better, Stronger " hits as Adams strolls to the ring like he owns the place….which he pretty much does. He enters the ring and poses as white pyro goes off over his head.)
Deal: And both girls rush over to give their dad a hug!
Storm: They’re probably secreting weapons on him so that he gets disqualified.
Deal: They are NOT! Besides, in those outfits those bimbos couldn’t possibly secrete anything.
Storm: Ah, but...no, that’s a fair point actually.
Deal: Terry Dale is our match official. He’s good to go and calls for the bell.
**DING**DING**
Storm: And …. nothing.
Deal: No, the girls back up and decide that they are going to tag as that’s the fair ‘Super Face Megastar’ thing to do. Harvey though won’t hear of it. He’s telling them to BOTH stay in the ring. Filthy Phil is loudly seconding that, pointing out that there was nothing in the rules about it being a tag match. Nerison has a word with Stock.
Storm: Yeah and Stock says that BOTH girls HAVE TO BE IN THE RING as that’s what Dare intended.
Deal: Tuppy apologises to Dale AND Harvey as she gets back into the ring. There’s STILL no action though.
Storm: And that’s not good enough for these fans OR for Stock. He’s telling them that if they don’t start NOW then all THREE will be LOSERS and kicked out. Adams immediately charges! Running clothesline. That flattens Tiffany. Tuppy darts forward to Spear Harvey, but he bends to catch her around the middle and Suplexes her over ONTO Tiff!
Storm: He ain’t messing around. It makes sense. If the girls AND him were going to be kicked out he may as well fight to save one of them – himself.
Deal: Let’s not forget that Adams only discovered he had a daughter – Tiffany, this year. So they aren’t exactly that close. As to Tuppy, she’s an adopted daughter. On the other hand, both girls are very impressed with Adams and do indeed seems to love him as the father he is. Then again, they aren’t the sharpest tools in the box.
Storm: Now Adams drops to pin BOTH!
Dale: ONE! - TWO!!
Deal: And Stinker has Rakshasa reach in and pull Adams backwards by the ankle! The girls both throw up an arm, but whether they’d have been in time is now academic.
Storm: Now normally Adams would be going off on one about that, but he’s shrugging it off. He stands and waits for both girls to stand. They then do Rock-Paper-Scissors for absolutely no reason that I can determine and Tuppy runs in to attack with a Missile Drop Kick - a REAL one! Harvey is knocked back into the ropes. He rebounds and jumps over Tuppy to charge at Tiff – who turns away to cover her face! NO! It’s a back kick!
Storm: And it catches Harvey square in the balls!
Deal: Harvey doubles and folds to his knees. Tiff turns around – horrified and runs over to apologise.
Storm: She should be attacking him not saying soothing words!
Deal: And that’s exactly what Stinker is telling her. He’s pounding a fist into the other palm and shouting at the two bimbos that this is their livelihoods at stake. And his!
Storm: It’s a fair point.
Deal: And Harvey suddenly strikes to drop Tiff with a jaw-breaker! In comes Tuppy! Running knee to the jaw!
Storm: And Stinker is slapping the apron in relief. Seems his bimbos may have finally woken up. Of course, how long they stay awake is an entirely different matter.
Deal: Adams drops backwards and Sweet FA twines her legs around his head!
Storm: That’s a proper Triangle Hold is that! A REAL submission move! How in the name of Neil “By Gawd” Puller did she do that?
Deal: Not a little ironic that Harvey has been tutoring these girls and now he’s seeing just how much they’ve learnt first hand. Oh, now Tuppy has the other arm and is applying a nasty wrist lock!
Storm: And those HURT!
Deal: Yeah, Harvey is suddenly up against it and try as he might can’t liberate himself. NO! He manages to pull out of Tuppy’s grasp, but she’s straight back on the arm and now seeking to hyper extend the elbow!
Storm: Looks like Harvey decided to teach them the extra painful moves.
Deal: And he’s certainly feeling it. Dale goes to a knee and asks - Does he quit!
Storm: Nope. He’s using his legs to crab around. He may be being throttled and faced with a broken arm, but he still weighs more than both bimbos combined!
Deal: Yes and he’s using that extra muscle to swivel around and – Foot to the ropes!
Storm: He did it!
Deal: Dale calls for the break and the two girls immediately release Harvey.
Storm: Stinker sure liked that – better than ice cold milk on his corn flakes, but NOT the clean break. He’s trying to convince those girls that they need to keep those holds on to the last second. Not sure he’s getting through to them though.
Deal: They’re bimbos. There’s very little chance that he is.
Storm: Yeah. That True Legend Harvey Adams is back up and applauding his girls’ efforts. Huh. Anyone would think that he didn’t want to win.
Deal: Or, it could be mind games: lull the pair into a false sense of security and then strike. With those two, that wouldn’t be difficult at all.
Storm: True. That’s probably it. See? He’s pretending to struggle for breath.
Deal: But they aren’t attacking, despite Stinker’s urgent entreaties. They’re telling him that it wouldn’t be fair and that Super Face Megastars never do stuff that’s unfair. Yeah, that went down real well with Phil.
Storm: But Harv darts forward! He scoops Tuppy up and DUMPS her! Now he rolls her up as Tiff is still arguing with Stinker!
Dale: ONE! - TWO!! -TH’
Deal: Sweet FA! She leaps in to crash into Harvey and break it up!
Storm: And Stinker is wiping the sweat from his brow. That was CLOSE.
Deal: All three roll to their feet. Tiff checks on her ‘sister’ and they are again good to go. Harvey waits in the middle of the ring. Tiff circles one side of him, Tuppy on the other. They both rush in and Harv steps back to neatly direct their heads – TOGETHER!
Storm: Damn fine Double Noggin Knocker there. True Legend standard was that.
Deal: The girls are reeling. Harv trips Tiff. She lands hard on her ass. He then grabs Tuppy. Across his shoulders and -
Storm: Samoan Drop!
Deal: He bridges!
Dale: ONE! - TWO!! -TH’
Deal: Again! Tiff gets in there in time. This time with a Twisting Bodyslam. Okay, she’s really NOT that big and it wasn’t what you’d call an emphatic slam, but it was enough and that’s what matters.
Storm: Hey! Look at that! Tuppy just slid to the side and grabbed one of Harv’s legs!
Deal: Tiff grabs the other! They peel them back over his head. They have him pinned!
Storm: Schoolboyed!
Dale: ONE! - TWO!! -THR’
Deal: Kick out!! Harvey powers out of that scattering both girls.
Storm: Yeah, and Stinker again slaps the apron in frustration, but that was close AND actual teamwork; not True Legend teamwork, but teamwork nonetheless.
Deal: Everyone is back on their feet. Adams is now smiling. He takes up a sideways, defensive stance and beckons his daughters to him. Tiff rushes in and jumps! Missile Drop Kick!
Storm: Misses! Adams was NEVER gonna get caught by that.
Deal: No, but as he twists aside Tuppy slides in to upend him!
Storm: That was just plain sneaky.
Deal: But Adams drops on top of her and still smiling pins her arms to the mat! She’s pinned!
Dale: ONE! -
Storm: See that? True Legend skill, is that.
Dale: TWO!! -
Storm: No way is she shifting Harvey. He’s twice her weight, vastly experienced and has ALL the True Legend skills. She’s toast.
Dale: THR’
Deal: Tiff! Sweet FA slams into him, grabs his head and rolls over to drag him off Tuppy- who immediately pops back up. Harvey rolls with the impact and flings Tiff into the ropes, He rises to a knee ready to follow up, but Tuppy connects with a lariat!
Storm: Yeah, she’s a sneaky one alright….for a bimbo.
Deal: Adams pitches forward. Tiff just manages to spread her legs wide so that Harvey misses them and his head hits the deck instead. Tiff scoots forward to sit on the back of his head!
Storm: She’ll never get a pin like that, but the fans don’t care. Those outfits are totally thong backed.
Deal: Hold on, Tuppy is trying to fold Adams’ legs. She is! She pulls his legs up then bends them at the knees to pass the feet to Tiff, who tucks them under her arms! Just LOOK at Adams’ bent back now!
Storm: A submission? They’re actually going for a submission?
Deal: Looks that way as Tuppy now sits, her back pressed against Adams’ thighs so her can’t kick out! And his back is being folded in half! Okay, look, those bimbos are pole dancers. Their backs fold like paper, but Harvey’s? Not so much. That looks seriously painful.
Storm: Yeah, positively unnatural! Come on, Harv, you’ve made your girls look good. There’s no need to drag things out any longer; so kick out already!
Deal: Dale is right there. He kneels to check on Harvey. Does he quit?
Storm: And end his career? Are you from Barsoom? No, if anyone is going to quit it’s one of those bimbos. Seriously RAGE doesn’t need so many bimbos. We could lose those two and not even notice. Harvey Adams? He’s a True Legend! You don’t go around losing True Legends. That’s not just careless, that’s unforgivable!
Deal: Don’t panic. Yet. Harvey isn’t tapping.
Storm: I knew he wouldn’t.
Deal: But he’s not breaking free either, but how can he?
Storm: With True Legend power! That’s how.
Deal: Stinker is yelling at Tuppy to brace harder and push against Harvey’s knees. At the same time he demands that Tiff lean back.
Storm: That’s a LOT of instruction for those two. They’ll never be able to -
Deal: HE TAPS! HARVEY ADAMS TAPS OUT!!!
Storm: NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!
**DING**DING**DING**
Stock: Ladies and bloody Gents, you WINNERS and NOT leaving RAGE – The SWEET T’s – Tiffany “Sweet FA” Adams and Tuppence “Tuppy” Banglarron-Adams! Which bloody means ….HARVEY ADAMS IS THE BLOODY LOSER AND MUST LEAVE RAGE!!!
Deal: The fans are in shock.
Storm: I’M in shock, never mind them!
Deal: Daniel Dare must be cackling his socks off right now. Harvey Adams is OUT of Rage and at the hands of his own daughters! They quickly release that savage pin and groaning Harvey rolls to his left. Both girls kneel there, looking at him in shock, while outside the ring Filthy Phil punches the air in delight. Harvey tests his back and then slowly stands.
Fans: HAR-VEY! HAR-VEY! HAR-VEY! HAR-VEY!
Deal: Now tears rolling down their faces, Tiff and Tuppy rush forward to embrace him. He in turn hugs them. There’s no animosity, no recriminations, no argument. Harvey then leans over each in turn to kiss the top of their head and then peels them off him so he can RAISE THEIR ARMS! Harvey Adams is PROUD of his daughters.
Storm: Hold on, common sense is prevailing. He’s calling for a mic. It’s always wise to hear a True Legend speak. So here’s where we get the killer twist. You just KNOW that Adams always has a killer twist in store.
Adams: Thank you. Thank you all. It’s been FUN. It’s been WILD. It’s been MEMORABLE.
Fans: HAR-VEY! HAR-VEY! HAR-VEY! HAR-VEY!
Adams: It was GOOD. BUT, but it’s time for me to move on AND….
Fans: HAR-VEY! HAR-VEY! HAR-VEY! HAR-VEY!
Adams: I can do so happily knowing that RAGE has a positive future. It does, because you are LOOKING AT THAT FUTURE! My daughters; Tiffany and Tuppence. Let me tell you – no father could be prouder. HERE! Here is future!!
Deal: Harvey raises the hands of his daughters in victory!
Fans: A-DAMS! A-DAMS! A-DAMS! A-DAMS!
Deal: Now all three Adams are smiling. Both girls reach up on tip toes to kiss their father’s cheek.
Storm: Damn it. It’s so emotional – reminds me of the Silverstar family reunion.
Deal: We’ve just witnessed the end of an era and possibly the dawning of a new one. An impressive performance – In a handicap match it has to be remembered, but still – perhaps this IS an indicator of things to come. As to Harvey Adams, we wish him every success and happiness in whatever he decides to do next.
Storm: Too right! True Legends never die. Just ask Buddy Meyers.
Deal: And now it’s time to turn the dial, all the way to BRUTAL. Yes. It’s Bare Knuckles time.
Storm: Bring it on! Who doesn’t love some extreme violence with their corn flakes?
Stock: And NOW! Ladies and bloody Gents, it’s time for some serious bloody carnage as we put the RAGE Bare Knuckles Championship on the bloody line! Your challenger…..MONSTER BIG BLOODY TEL!!!
(Monster by Automatic plays as the fans start booing with Monster Big Tel walking to the ring with a purpose.)
Stock: And here is your reigning bloody champion…. for those of you of a delicate disposition, for those with a weak bloody heart and any children watching – look away NOW, because - Standing 5’10” in her stripper bloody heels and weighing in at 115 pounds – Here is – THE BOOTSLUT!
My Mind Still Speaks by Misery Loves Company hits and the curtain parts. Vile pulls out a large, wheeled suitcase. She stands it vertically in the middle of the ramp and then unzips it. The Bootslut crawls out. She pulls from the case a plastic bottle of cola. She shakes it frantically in time with the music, then opens it spraying the crowd who jeer and boo. Uncaring, The Bootslut rubs the beer bottle lasciviously against her pussy before raising it to her mouth to vulgarly lick the bottle and drink what remains. She then retrieves a pile of brown paper bags. To the massive boos of the crowd she struts down to the ring passing out bags to the ‘ugly’ fans so that they can put them on their hideous faces. She spits out the cola in a wild spray at the first fan to complain. Laughing, she moves on only to pause halfway to thrust her tits at some unsuspecting fan. She insults his manhood, hands him the last bag and then turns away to a chant of “ZIP IT!” from the crowd.
In entering the ring The Bootslut makes a point of sliding back and forth along the middle rope so that it rubs against her pussy before stepping in to grind her exposed ass against the turnbuckle. After which she strides over to the ref and grabs their groin only to quickly release the hold laughing at the ‘nothing’ that was there. Finally she takes to her corner.
Deal: As charming and sophisticated as ever.
Storm: I think she may be part fish.
Deal: I dread to ask….why?
Storm: They don’t wear clothes either.
Deal: Right. But there’s no escaping the fact that The Bootslut IS to all intents and purposes, naked. The few strategically places pieces of electrical tape that she’s “wearing” hardly qualify as clothing.
Storm: But she is wearing a hood!
Deal: Yeah, that can be zipped shut. Not the smartest choice. You have to believe that Stinker had a hand in all that.
Storm: OR – she really IS a slut: one that doesn’t eat all her corn flakes. They’re the worst.
Deal: Tom Nerison is our referee and he doesn’t look at all impressed with the Bootslut’s antics so far. Something tells me she’s going to need a LOT of antics tonight as Big Tel measures 6’1” and weighs in at a formidable 330 pounds. That’s almost three times the muscle that she has! Plus, while she is technically only giving away 3” in height, that’s only due to those ridiculously tall spiked heels. Without them, I guess she’d be about 5’4”. So no way does she have his reach. Still, she is totally ruthless, so if I were Tel, I wouldn’t underestimate her.
**DING**DING**
Deal: There’s the bell and Big Tell immediately charges. It’s a Running Clothesline that -
Storm: Misses! She ducked and rolled.
Deal: Luckily for her or this would have been a VERY short fight. Now Tel wastes no time. He spins around, growls at the naked girl and barrels forward once again.
Storm: He jumps, twists and -
Deal: Senton Bomb! NO! She again rolls aside.
Storm: Well, she sure ain’t running; not in them boots.
Deal: Tel picks himself up. His mood is NOT improving. He takes a more measured approach now, stalking her, using those long arms to full effect, seeking to cut off any escape. And she rolls FORWARDS! Forwards to slam a foot into his balls! And just listen to this place. The sound of groaning fills it.
Storm: Everyone felt that! Except Stinker – he’s cheering like crazy.
Deal: And not the Bootslut. Tel doubles. She rolls back and kicks straight up! A dagger-like heel stabs across his cheek!
Storm: He’s cut and it’s a nasty one!
Deal: Tel staggers back still doubled in pain from that savage kick to the vitals. The Bootslut stands, saunters forward and rolls her head around. That thick braid whirls around and – with a flick of the head she slams that weight at the end into the side of his head!
Storm: Right on the temple!
Deal: Tel stumbles. He drops to a knee. His arms flail to the side. I don’t think he even knows where he is right now, but a hand finds the ropes and he pulls himself towards them. The Bootslut calmly follows. She steps, spins and a Spinning kick rakes across his chest!
Storm: Those heels are pure evil! She cut him AGAIN! Yeah, much to Stinker’s delight.
Deal: Yes, Tel now has a long line seeping blood right across his chest. And she’s not finished! She spins again to – NO! It was a fake. Tel buys it bringing up both arms to block, but instead she stamps down! That spike heel goes right THROUGH the toe of his boot!
Storm: Let’s hope he’s part Dalgurnian and only has 3 toes, otherwise he just lost some.
Deal: Tel hops back. The Bootslut strikes again – Bellringer. Tel is stunned! She slides out between the ropes to walk along the apron. She slaps her bare ass and flicks off the fans before taking up position directly behind Big Tel at the corner and …
Storm: Tag Rope! She’s looped the tag rope around his neck!
Deal: And is now doing her absolute damnedest to strangle him! Tel is quickly turning red.
Storm: And not because he’s mad – which he probably is.
Deal: Tel is trying to pull the cord free, but she has it so tight that he simply cannot get his meaty fingers under it! He’s waning! He’s sinking down! Can she have totally DOMINATED and HUMILIATED Big Tel so quickly?
Storm: Sure looks that way to me. What was that you said underestimating? Every inter-galactic space pirate knows that you NEVER underestimate a naked girl with a hood on. It’s just not done.
Deal: I’ll just take your word for it.
Storm: You should!
Deal: Tel is dropping right down. He’s now sitting on the bottom rope and that seems to be the only thing that’s keeping upright. Well, that and the cord that’s cutting so deeply into his neck. Nerison raises an arm. It drops!
Storm: Probably because he’s stopped breathing. That’ll do it most times.
Deal: Again Nerison raises an arm – the other. And that….
Storm: Falls! He is DONE! TOAST! FINISHED! Let this be a lesson to the entire roster; no one messes with a naked girl that wears a hood!
Deal: I can’t believe it. Of all the ways I thought that this match would play out, this most assuredly, wasn’t one of them.
Storm: That’s because you didn’t consult me beforehand.
Deal: And now Nerison tries the arm one more time. If this falls, so will Big Tel. The Bootslut will release the cord and he’ll fall to lie there for the inevitable 10 count. He lifts the arm – AND IT SHOOTS UP AND BACK. He grabs Boots’ braid and drags her over the ropes! He slams her down onto the mat in front of him and then stamps down on her tits!
Storm: BIG target, and luckily he used his good foot.
Deal: Boots bounces, cringes and rolls away covering her breasts as Tel slumps back. That took everything he had and now he’s gulping in great lungfuls of air. You have to wonder if he regrets his choice now. Tel finished sixth in BOH and that permitted him to make a choice. He elected to face The Bootslut for the Bare Knuckles belt.
Storm: He should have taken that Double Jeopardy prize instead. At least then he’d still have all his toes.
Deal: The Bootslut gets up and asks Nerison to check her tits! He looks very uncertain. She presses herself against him and – SHOVES HIM - backwards into Tel!
Storm: No Disqualifications in Bare Knuckles, as Buddy Meyers always said.
Deal: As Tel pushes Nerison aside The Bootslut grabs the top rope and JUMPS to send both feet into Tel’s head!
Storm: He’ll be BLIND!
Deal: NO! Tel JUST squirms aside and then lunges to grab her by the throat. He pulls her in to – NO!! She knees him in the balls. Tel groans, but STILL somehow grabs HER groin to LIFT HER! Over the ropes he dumps her!
Storm: To bounce down off the apron. Lucky those big tits broke her fall.
Deal: Now Big Tel permits himself a grimace of pain. Two deep breaths and he’s good to go. Damn, that is one tough man. He’s completely ignoring all those cuts and bruises.
Storm: But he IS limping. Losing toes tends to do that though.
Deal: Now Boots gets back to her high heeled feet, but Tel drops down and snatches up a chair! She sees that and pulls an axe handle out from under the ring! Tel limps around. She can’t ruin; so even that pace is enough to catch her. Now he draws back, swings and -
Storm: BLAM!
Deal: She met the chair with the axe handle! It dented the chair! Oh, but Tel quickly reverses and slams the dented chair into her shoulder sending her crashing into the apron! She immediately pushes away from the apron – and gets clobbered across the back of the head! Down she goes.
Storm: Yeah, but only to all fours. She’s tough too.
Deal: Tel boots her in the ribs. That sends her almost UNDER the apron. She twists though and hammers the end of the axe handle down onto his injured foot! More blood spurts out! Tel howls in pain and hops back. Boots pulls herself fully out from the apron curtain and advances on Tel. She brings the handle back for a home run hit and – SWINGS!
Storm: BLAMMO!! That’s bigger than a BLAM, just in case you were wondering.
Deal: Tel met that swing with one of his own and it sends her axe handle spinning away. And the chair BREAKS! Tel casts it aside and limps forward to grab her by that braid. He hammers her head into the top of the barrier! She falls back – stunned. Tel SPITS on her – to cheers form the crowd. Seems they have a favorite and it’s not her.
Storm: Well, she is naked AND wearing a hood. That’s always a No-No.
Deal: Tel limps off – off to pull a table from under the ring. He slides it into the ring and it’s followed by a chair! The fans are getting real loud now, but LOOK! The Bootslut is back up and pulls a large bag from under the ring – a bag of -
Storm: Nails! Just look, some of them are poking through the bag!
Deal: Boots clambers back into the ring, bag in hand. Tel follows – with a bicycle chain in hand!
Storm: Nasty!
Deal: Very. The two unflinchingly head to the centre of the ring. Tel swings the chain!
Storm: Ducked!
Deal: Now she swings the bag! Tel sways back and the weight of the bag spins her around. It must be really difficult trying to keep your balance wearing heels like those.
Storm: And Tel whips her ass!
Deal: Blood flies! She spins around to again swing the bag- right into the side of Tel’s face!
Storm: What face???? She ripped most of it away!
Deal: The left side of Tel’s face is just a mask of blood now. You can see bits of flesh hanging off! And Tel slowly turns back to LASH her across the tits!
Storm: In fairness she was thrusting them in his direction.
Deal: They’re cut! More blood sprays around. And Tel swings again ripping a line across her stomach! A fourth! He pulls back for another, fourth strike that – NO!! She snaps out a kick! That stabs the knee! Tel’s leg buckles and he falls into -
Storm: - The bag of nails! She’s picking him apart – first the foot, now the knee! Hey, and Stinker is loving this.
Deal: And she’s paying a heavy price for it, but she determinedly swings that bag AGAIN – NO! Tel catches it! He shoves it forward into her face! I hope for her sake that the hood protected her. Oh, but Tel rips the bag out of her hands and tosses it aside. Now he wraps the bike chain around his fist and PUNCHES her in the side of the head! She’s down!
Storm: Just a lot. But hey! Look, she’s pushing back up.
Deal: And Tel grabs her head and slams his good knee into the side of it. That drops her! Nerison steps in for the count.
Nerison: 1 – 2 – 3
Storm: Well, Tel ain’t waiting around. He’s real busy setting up that table.
Nerison: 4 – 5 – 6
Deal: And not just that. He’s emptied the contents of that bag all over it!
Storm: Wow. Not just nails. There are tacks, screws, bolts, screwdrivers and ...is that a trowel?
Deal: It is. No wonder that bag did so much damage to Tel.
Nerison: 7 – 8 -
Deal: And she’s up! Boots shakes her head and snatches up the chair that Tel had pushed in. Tel turns from admiring his work.
Storm: It IS good work.
Deal: And gets to eat chair! Down he goes and she hammers away at his head – again and again! Now she pushes the end of the chair into his throat and LEANS on it. She’s standing ON him and those heels are really digging in!
Storm: She almost strangled him last time. Looks like she’s out to finish the job here.
Deal: Again Tel is turning all shades of red and purple and – oh! He reaches up to grab her by the tits and twists both savagely!
Storm: That’s her fault for having them almost in his face.
Deal: Tel continues to crush and twist. She shouts out in pain. She raises a foot to stamp down on his – NO! Tel twists to throw her sideways across the ring. He rolls over gagging and coughing. Boots meanwhile rolls onto her knees and then slowly straightens. Those boobs of hers sure have taken a battering tonight. But Tel is still struggling for breath. She approaches. Spin Kick! That pointed toe stabs into the side of his head. He drops and she….oh no.
Storm: She is sitting on his face!
Deal: With her legs trapping his arms. Looks like she doesn’t a repetition of what just happened. Tel is thrashing, trying to get free, but she leans right over his head giving him no ready target. Still Tel tries. He – ROLLS! Tel rolls her over, but she’s like a limpet, refusing to let go! Tel rolls again and – stops. He’s out of breath! She may have done it here. Slowly she releases and |Nerison starts to count.
Nerison: 1 – 2 – 3
Storm: What a way to go. I’m betting Big Tel never expected this.
Nerison: 4 – 5 – 6
Deal: I doubt it. But look, his breathing has been relentlessly targeted all fight. He’s a big man that needs a LOT of oxygen and The Bootslut has repeatedly restricted that.
Nerison: 7 – 8 – 9
Deal: What a match and what a finish. The Bootslut retains in remarkable fashion to –
Nerison: TE’-
Deal: NO! Tel throws an arm up! Boots can’t believe it. She telling Nerison that – well, I won’t repeat her words. Let’s just say she’s questioning his ability to count.
Storm: Well, it WAS real close.
Deal: She’s livid about this and is letting Nerison know it. And Tel! He fires a forearm up between her legs, lifting her off her feet! As she lands he pulls her in – Backbreaker! He turns her over for a Gut Buster! He staggers back, gathering more air, more energy. Boots slowly peels herself up off the mat.
Storm: She’s still in better shape than him.
Deal: Tel swings his good foot! A boot under the jaw sends her spinning back across the ring! Now he limps over to grab her. He pulls her in and – NO! Eye rake! Now she slithers behind him to loop her long braid around his neck!
Storm: More choking! Hey, it’s a tactic that’s definitely paid off. No way can Big Tel survive another throttling.
Deal: I think that you’re right and so does Tel. He’s frantically back-pedalling, even with that bad foot. He crushes her into a corner, pulls out and backs in sharply – and again! Still she clings on.
Storm: Four! FIVE! SIX!!! that did it.
Deal: Bi Tel stumbles forward again struggling for air and just LOOK at all the marks around his blood stained neck! It looks like he’s been HUNG – repeatedly! But those crushing body blocks seem to have winded The Bootslut too. It looks like a matter of who recovers the fastest.
Storm: She’s up!
Deal: He’s up! Boots steps in and swing a boot at his balls! CAUGHT! Tel catches it and pulls her in for a short arm clothesline – using the leg. Boots almost falls, but Tel pulls her back in. Head Butt! Blood sprays but Tel doesn’t care. Now he – CHOKESLAMS her! He stamps on her gut and then pulls her up and over with an Arm Drag!
Storm: That’ll leave a stain for sure.
Deal: Tel seems to be working on pure adrenaline right now. Honestly, I’m not sure how he’s still standing and The Bootslut just keeps getting back up, no matter what he does to her. OH! Tel slumps. He drops to a knee. Looks like that adrenaline just evaporated. Boots senses her chance. Pulls herself up and starts to roll her head. Just look at that weight spinning around. That is going to do some serious damage when it hits!
Storm: Yeah, that thing is EVIL.
Deal: In she steps to – CHAIR! Tel snatches the chair up and SWINGS it! To smash her in the head! She drops. Tel crawls over and … damn.
Storm: Wow.
Deal: He just closed the zips! Now The Bootslut can’t effectively speak and certainly can’t see!
Crowd: ZIP IT! ZIP IT! ~clap-clap-clap~ ZIP IT! ZIP IT! ~clap-clap-clap~
Storm: Well, in my expert opinion I’d have to say that that is going to make matters harder for her.
Deal: Tel links his hands high overhead and slams them down onto her battered and bleeding chest!
Storm: He may have broken some ribs there!
Deal: Now Tel stands. He pulls her up and – POWERBOMB! Boots doesn’t know where she is right now. She fumbling,. Trying to find the zipper and Tel is immediately back at her. Up she goes – Hesitation Suplex!
Storm: Straight through the table – tacks, nails, screws, bolts and those other tools! Stuff flies all over!
Deal: And he follows that with a big chair shot to the head! And he’s not finished! He lifts her up and just LOOK at all that stuff embedded into her flesh! Monster Lock straight back down onto the chair, the nails and ruined table! He stamps HARD on her head! Now he staggers bent – totally spent. He drops to a knee as Nerison counts.
Nerison: 1 – 2 – 3
Storm: Hmm… looks to me like she’s definitely not moving. Of course she could be playing possum. Apparently naked women in hoods do that a lot. That’s what Neil Puller says.
Nerison: 4 – 5 – 6
Deal: Those were brutal, savage hits. I don’t see how anyone could survive those.
Nerison: 7 – 8 – 9
Deal: And let’s not forget that she’s still effectively blindfolded, but Stinker is telling her to “stop bloody messin’ about and get back up”.
Deal: Lots of sympathy there then.
Nerison: TEN!!!!
**DING**DING**DING**
Stock: Ladies and bloody Gents, your bloody WINNER and NEW RAGE BARE KNUCKLES CHAMPION!! - MONSTER BIG BLOODY TEL!!!!
Deal: A popular winner. He seems to have a gift for ending Bare Knuckles reigns. I believe he did the same to Nightwalker.
Storm: Yep, that’s what Neil Puller said too.
Deal: Tel holds up the belt and takes in the cheers of the crowd. Oh, but as he turns the knee buckles and he winces. He looks down on the battered and bloody form of the Bootslut – who is just starting to move again. She rolls onto her knees and HE BATTERS HER WITH THE BELT!
Storm: And she’s down again!
Deal: Now Tel angrily pries that weight from her hair, holds it in his hand to – close the hand into a fist and punch her in the jaw!
Storm: Yeah see how much she likes it!
Deal: And now he peels her backwards to get a better hold of – THE HOOD! Big Tel is looking to unmask The Bootslut!
Storm: Quite right too! I told you – I told you: never trust a naked lady in a hood.
Deal: Stinker is telling his Security team to step in and stop him, but they are rather spread out and not currently close to the ring. Getting that hood off is proving REALLY difficult – so Tel uses …. TIN SNIPS! He’s cut through the tube at the top that holds her hair and then peels the whole thing down!
Storm: Huh. That can’t be right.
Deal: WHAT!? It’s Kristal Ball! I don’t believe it. Stinker has used that girl under her own name and then masked her to ALSO COMPETE as La Reina Corazon – aka Cora AND as The Bootslut! This has the fans VERY upset! They’d been CHEERING for Kristal and Cora and HATING The Bootslut – only to find - IT’S THE SAME PERSON!
Storm: Wild. Stinker claims THREE salaries for the same girl.
Deal: No wonder we never saw all three at the same time! Not that Big Tel cares. He pulls her up by that braid to show the fans exactly who it is and what happens to people who get in his way! Now he drops her like so much dirty laundry and limps out of the ring.
Storm: By GAWD! As Neil puller would say.
Deal: Year 22 is certainly not short on shocks and surprises and I’m sure that there are even more to come.
Storm: And they’ll probably be coming once the trash is cleared out of the ring.
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DEAL: Fans it is now time for the RAGE Gauntlet Tag Title Match as we see history-making champions Thee Storm, the duo of Lady Giant and Crazy Jenna taking on the team of “Action” Jay Jackson and Gemini, who find themselves challenging thanks to their placing in the Bouts of Honor.
STORM: While both teams might be loved by the crowd, it’ll be up to one to show that killer instinct to leave with the titles.
DEAL: Let’s go to the ring for our introductions!
*STOCK: This bloody match is scheduled for one bloody fall and is for the bloody RAGE Gauntlet Tag Titles! Introducing the challengers, they are the team of “ACTION” JAY JACKSON AND GEMINI!!!
(The fans erupt into cheers as Back In The Game by Airbourne begins to play while the numbers 1, 2, 5, 10, 100, 1000 and higher appear on a rolling counter that increases in speed the higher the numbers get. Eventually the numbers stop counting and the counter explodes on the RAGE-Vision replaced by the words WELCOME TO THE BUDDY LIST with the Yin-Yang symbol behind it. This then merges into the opening guitar riff of “Ain’t No Love in Oklahoma” By Luke Combs.
A series of explosions go off by the entrance way, leaving a large cloud of smoke behind. As the smoke disappears the duo of Gemini and Jackson are greeted with a thunderous pop from the fans and begins heading towards the ring. They are accompanied by Homeless Don and make their way to the ring, exchanging words of strategy as they climb in. Each takes a turnbuckle and raise their arms as the fans continue to cheer.)
*STOCK: And their opponents…
(The arena goes black. Lightning strikes and the thunder BOOMS.)
*STOCK:Ladies and bloody gentlemen now entering the arena Crazy Jenna and Lady Giant. Together they are the history bloody making TCW AND RAGE heavyweight tag team champions....THEE STORM!!!!
(FANS GIVE A HUGE POP!!! Thee Storm stalks slowly to the ring. Both women climb to the top of opposite corners they call their lighthouses. They cheer on their fans. Thee Storm climbs down and readies for the match to begin.)
**DING**DING**
DEAL: Here we go!! Jenna and Jackson start things off, and it’s speed versus speed right out of the gate with these two. Jackson takes Jenna down with a crisp arm drag, Jenna pops up and answers with a lightning-fast headscissors. Jackson flips through, lands on his feet, and the two freeze for half a second and you can tell there’s a bit of respect there, and the fans reward both with a huge pop.
STORM: Looks like Gemini is calling for the tag though, and Jackson obliges. Giant offers a tag to Jenna, but Jenna seems to say in a minute. Giant smiles and nods, and in steps Gemini.
DEAL: Jenna lashes out with a kick, and Gemini takes a few, but he absorbs Jenna’s kicks, checks one, and sweeps her leg out from under her. Jenna scrambles to her feet while Gemini attempts an armbar, but Jenna avoids it, rolls, and dives to her corner, making the tag, and in comes Giant!
STORM: Jenna might be speed, but with Lady Giant in, now the power game begins. Lady Giant bulldozes Gemini with a shoulder block that sends him down to the mat. She hauls him up for a delayed vertical suplex, holding him aloft as the crowd counts along before slamming him down. Cover, one.. two… but that’s it says referee Terry Dale.
DEAL: Both get to their feet and Gemini delivers a few kicks, keeping Lady Giant at range, but then she is able to slip a kick and lock up, headlock on Gemini, Gemini whips her into the ropes. Gemini goes for a leapfrog but that’s a pretty big ask, and instead he’s caught by Lady Giant and dumped with an overhead belly-to-belly suplex!
STORM: Gemini lands hard and the fans applaud the move by Giant, but there’s also a contingent behind Gemini, and he gets to a knee holding his lower back, but he’s close to the corner, and in tags Jackson. A quick tag and Gemini steps to the apron as Homeless Don asks about his back.
DEAL: Jackson rushes in, tries to chop the giant down with leg kicks and quick strikes, but Lady Giant catches him mid-leap and throws him into the corner. A series of chops in the corner and Giant tags Jenna. Giant keeps Jackson in the corner as Jenna runs to a corner, charges the ropes, leaps off the center rope as Giant moves, and Jenna hits a springboard crossbody splash in the corner on Jackson!
STORM: Jackson stumbles out and Jenna cradles, one… two… kickout! Innovative offense by Jenna, and Jackson is down. Jenna brings him up, but Jackson with a quick fireman’s carry and then, as Jenna jumps to her feet, he takes her with another, but then flips into a bridge, one… two… kickout by Jenna!
DEAL: Both pop to their feet and now Jackson with a wristlock. Jenna cartwheels out, tries to hit a low dropkick. but Jackson sidesteps it. Jackson attempts an elbow drop, rolled out by Jenna who pops to her feet, standing moonsault finds nothing but the mat! Jackson runs the ropes, blind tag by Gemini.
STORM: Jackson with a clothesline attempt, ducked by Jenna, but then she runs right into a knee lift from Gemini! Jackson off the ropes and hits a flying forearm to the back of Jenna’s head, sending her right into Gemini’s snap roundhouse kick!
DEAL: Jenna goes down and Gemini with the cover, one… two… kickout! Gemini locks in a heel hold and Jenna is in the middle of the ring, but she’s trying to get to Lady Giant. Lady Giant is able to cut the distance with her height, but not enough to get the tag. Jenna though is refusing to give in and Gemini lets the heel hold go, pulls her up to her feet by her leg, then snaps to the mat with a dragon screw!
STORM: Gemini grapevines the leg once again and Jenna is in trouble. Jenna again tries to pull herself across the mat but Gemini is able to keep her grounded. Gemini again pulls her up, and he’s thinking another dragon screw, but this time Jenna leaps up at him - catches an enzugiri!
DEAL: Gemini drops to a knee and Jenna lands on the mat, then kicks both her feet up catching Gemini flush in the chin! Gemini goes down and Jenna gets to her feet, favoring her leg but makes the tag! Lady Giant is in and bulldozes down Gemini with a shoulder tackle! Gemini gets up and Giant with a clothesline. She rushes across the ring and nails Jackson with a forearm!
STORM: Lady Giant trying to clean house and Gemini is getting back up, Lady Giant runs the ropes, and nearly decapitates him with a boot! Cover and Dale is in position, one… two… but Gemini get the shoulder up.
DEAL: Quick tag out to Jenna as Giant whips Gemini into the ropes, bearhug by Giant and Jenna hits a springboard dropkick! Jackson comes in and eats a short-arm headbutt from Giant! Cover by Jenna, one… two… but Gemini kicks out! Quick tag out to Lady Giant again and now Giant comes in body slams him. Giant with a cover, one… two… but Gemini kicks out.
STORM: Lady Giant brings Gemini up, whips him into the ropes, but then ducks her head on the way back and Gemini with a leap frog, hits the ropes, and leaps with double knees into the chest of Lady Giant! Lady Giant gets knocked back and Gemini follows up with a shotgun dropkick that sends her tumbling through the ropes and to the outside.
DEAL: Gemini runs the ropes and leaps over, rolling plancha onto Giant on the outside! Giant hits the guardrail and Gemini quickly pops to his feet, because Jenna is in, runs the ropes, and suicide dive!! She nailed Gemini and now all three are down on the outside.
STORM: Jackson waits for Jenna to get to her feet and as she does, he runs and leaps off the apron, taking her down with a clothesline. All four competitors are on the outside as Jackson gets to his feet and grabs Lady Giant, rolling her in.
DEAL: He helps Gemini up and Gemini climbs in, and he makes the tag to Jackson. Jackson goes up top and Giant gets to her feet, Gemini hits a standing dropkick while Jackson comes off the top with a missile dropkick! Giant is down and Jackson covers, one… two… but Giant kicks out!
STORM: Meanwhile, Crazy Jenna is making her way over to her corner, and Jackson brings Giant up, swinging neckbreaker. Cover by Jackson, one… two… but Jenna breaks it up, stomping on his back. Jackson gets to his feet as Jenna goes back to her corner, and now both teams are not so much in the “we’re all friends” mindset.
DEAL: All four know there’s gold on the line, Storm. Jackson runs the ropes and goes for a flying crossbody on Giant as she gets to a knee, but Giant catches him! What strength by Giant and she has Jackson up and is carrying him around the ring. Tag by Jenna who climbs to the top rope and hits a diving crossbody to the back of her own partner, bringing Jackson down in a powerslam!!
STORM: That’s definitely a way to add some extra “umph” to the move. Giant rolls out of the ring and Jenna rolls on top of Jackson. One… two… Gemini breaks it up by pulling Jenna off!
DEAL: Jenna pulls Jackson up and whips him into the turnbuckle. Jenna charges in with a meteora double knees into Jackson, and then Jenna whips him again across the ring. She charges again, but this time Jackson moves and she collides with the corner, stumbles out, and Jackson with a huge German suplex! He gets up on his toes and he’s got the bridge, one… two… but Jenna rolls her shoulder up!
STORM: Both are down on the mat and now the crowd is on their feet for both teams. The crowd is cheering for both Jenna and Jackson, both partners trying to rally their teammate. Jenna dives to tag in Giant, Jackson dives to tag in Gemini!
DEAL: Gemini and Giant meet in the middle of the ring and Giant with a sidewalk slam! She hooks the leg, one… two… but Gemini kicks out! Giant pulls up Gemini and says it’s over, and she goes for her powerbomb! She’s got Gemini up, but he hits an elbow to her forehead and snaps back, hitting a huirricanrana that sends her headfirst into the corner!
STORM: An innovative counter to what very well could have been the ending blow of the match, Deal.
DEAL: Gemini rushes in and unloads with a rapid-fire combo—low kick, palm strike, a spinning back fist—but Lady Giant is held up by the turnbuckle and won’t go down. Gemini steps back and hits a spinning heel kick and that brings her down, and right into a Gemini roll up. One… two… thre… no! Lady Giant kicks out!
STORM: Gemini doesn’t let up though and as Giant gets up, he hits his “Face the Truth” codebreaker variation! Giant pinwheels her arms as she goes down and Gemini covers with Dale in position! One… two… thre… NO! Jenna breaks it up!
DEAL: That was very close to being a Three!
STORM: Yes it was, and Jenna knows it. Jenna’s trying to cheer Giant on, but Gemini knows that he has an opening. He pulls Giant up and hooks her, looks like he’s thinking “Reality Check!” He’s got Giant up, but her height is definitely making it awkward.
DEAL: Lady Giant delivers an elbow to the side of the head, drops behind Gemini, and then makes the tag to Jenna! Lady Giant falls through the middle and top rope to the outside as Jenna comes off the ropes with a springboard forearm!! She catches Gemini and goes for the cover, one… two… but Jackson with the save!
STORM: Jackson pulled Jenna off and saved the match for his team, but as he goes to the apron he’s caught with a dropkick from Jenna, knocking him off the apron!
DEAL: Jackson is on the floor, so is Giant, and now Jenna connects with a knee lift, and she doubles Gemini over, she’s going for her run-up bulldog in the corner, but Gemini is able to block it! He’s got her up for a belly-to-back suplex, but instead she rolls down his back.
STORM: Gemini turns around, boot to the stomach, and she’s hooked him for the DDT!
DEAL: She spikes Gemini and it could be over, but instead, Gemini lifts her like he’s going for a Northern Lights, but reaches out and tags Jackson as he makes it to the apron! Gemini spins around with Jenna in his grip and Jackson leaps… “LIGHTS, CAMERA, ACTION” OFF THE TOP ROPE!!
STORM: Good lord she never saw it coming!!
DEAL: Jackson with the cover as Gemini charges the ring and cuts off Lady Giant! One… two… THREE!!! WE HAVE NEW RAGE GAUNTLET TAG CHAMPS!!
**DING**DING**DING**
*STOCK: Ladies and bloody Gentlemen… the winners of this match… AND NEW RAGE GAUNTLET TAG CHAMPIONS… GEMINI AND “ACTION” JAY JACKSON!!!
STORM: I can’t believe this, Deal!
DEAL: Jay Jackson and Gemini used an opening and just a small quick counter to capture the Tag Titles! Terry Dale hands the new champions their titles while Lady Giant checks on Crazy Jenna. Jackson and Gemini have knocked off Thee Storm in a classic, high-impact, high speed encounter here tonight! Jenna is pulling herself up and the former champs are looking at the new champs… and extend their hands!
STORM: Oh great, now I really can’t believe this.
DEAL: All four competitors shake hands, and what a great sign of respect! Jenna and Giant applaud the new champs as they leave the ring, and Gemini and Jackson each take a corner, titles in hand, to celebrate this huge win!!
Deal: Our next match is a match paid for by Rich Mason Promotions and is taking place in Saudi Arabia as Superstar Steve Hogar is coming out of retirement one last time to take on a bitter rival of his, Kip Kutler. The fans here in attendance at MSG will be watching on the RAGE Vision.
Storm: The origins of this match go back over a decade when both men were a part of Mason Inc. Steve Hogar was the wily veteran and Kip Kutler was a young rising star at the time. They had serious heat that exploded after Hogar's departure from the group and they have had heat ever since.
Deal: Let's not forget that, until recently, Kip Kutler was BLACKLISTED from this industry for YEARS, and Steve Hogar bashed him on numerous occasions. When Kutler returned, Steve Hogar was one of the individuals that Kutler called out. Kutler used his past relationship with Rich Mason to lure Hogar out of retirement.
Storm: Kutler heard what Steve Hogar said about him, and you know what? Kutler has had things to say about Hogar as well.
Deal: Tonight is the night that they settle their differences, once and for all.
Storm: This will be Steve Hogar's last match - win, lose, or draw. Each of these participants will earn ONE MILLION DOLLARS just to participate in this match.
Deal: The winner will receive a percentage of tonight's gate, and there was a sell out with over 60,000 tickets being sold. Let's go to the ring!
*Ring Announcer (in both Arabic and English): This match is a FIGHT TO THE FINISH! There are NO RULES, NO DISQUALIFICATION, and NO COUNT OUTS! Introducing first, from Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA, he weighs in at 250 pounds, he is SUPERSTAR STEVE HOGAR!
("Hellraiser" by Ozzy Osbourne plays as Hogar makes his way to the ring. He receives a mixed reaction, but more boos than cheers. Hogar ignores the fans as he has a businesslike look on his face. Hogar is dressed in his wrestling attire - black trunks and a red Superstar t-shirt.)
Deal: Hogar is not very popular here tonight.
Storm: Kip Kutler has been throwing out a lot of accusations. One of those accusations is that Hogar is a DRUNK.
Deal: While Hogar has had issues with alcohol in the past, including two DUI arrests, he claims that he has been clean for some time.
Storm: The question is.....did Hogar have enough time to prepare for this match?
Deal: He claims that he did. He said that he was in "fighting shape" even before this match was signed, and while he's not in the "best" shape of his life, he's in good enough shape to beat Kutler or so he claims. He might have an uphill battle, because as we've seen, Kutler is in peak condition.
Storm: There's no doubt about that. Kutler quickly asserted himself in the main event scene after his return to RAGE and he has much to lose if Hogar manages to defeat him.
Deal: Hogar began his career in Japan in the early 90s and made his US debut in the UWF in November, 1996.
Storm: I remember that night!
Deal: Hogar was brought to the UWF by Rich Mason to team with Dan Williams against two of the top wrestlers at the time, Shawn Hart and Fury. Fury turned on Shawn Hart and Mason Inc. was born. Mason and Hogar have had their ups and downs over the years, sometimes as teammates and other times as enemies.
Storm: Rich Mason recently claimed that he pulled Hogar out of poverty again.
Deal: That may be an exaggeration but Hogar was no doubt lured by the money. That might explain some of the fans' disdain toward him.
*Ring Announcer (in both Arabic and English): And his opponent, hailing from Toronto, Ontario Canada and weighing in at 280 pounds here is The Canadian Destroyer... "THE NEW AGE ICON"... KIP KUTLER!!!
"The prophecy has been fulfilled!"
"This is his time"
"His Destiny Awaits"
(A siren can be heard softly building up with a guitar and lamb bag drum beat. The TCW Tron lights up to the image Kutler standing with his head down and then an image appears of him walking forward."Stricken" by Disturbed hits the PA system and Kip walks out from behind the curtain, and stops at the top of the stage. He holds his arms out to the sides, and spins once around, allowing the fans to soak in his essence. He stands while the chorus of the song begins.He walks down the ramp, yelling back at the fans who are shouting at him. Once he reaches the ring, Kip hops up onto the apron on his knee, letting his other leg hang loosely, as he pulls his sunglasses off, and tosses them into the crowd. He quickly lifts his leg and slips it through the ropes, straddling the middle rope for a moment, before completely getting in the ring. Kip quickly turns and climbs up onto the second turnbuckle, and he holds his arms out again, and tilts his head back, letting everyone bask in his presence for a moment. He takes a long stare of the crowd looking through them before heading back to the middle of the ring, awaiting his opponent's arrival.)
Storm: Kip Kutler has arrived and he means business!
Deal: He has a look on his face that can burn through lead. He looks like a man on a mission.
Storm: Kutler is now staring down Hogar and he suddenly cracks up laughing. This causes Hogar to take a step toward him, but the referee gets in between to restrain Hogar. This will not be a friendly scientific match. Both of these men are out for blood.
Deal: Both of these men look eager to get started. The ref is already at work, trying to keep them in their respective corners as they bark insults at each other.
Storm: You can cut the tension with a knife. The hatred between these two is out of this world.
Deal: Joining Kutler and Hogar in Saudi Arabia is Rich Mason, the promoter of this match.
(Cut to the skybox where Mason is seated with an entourage. The bald 70 something year old Mason is wearing a suit and has his usual poker face.)
Deal: Mason made sure that his name was all over that ring.
Storm: He obviously sold some advertising!
(The middle of the ring has an ad for Corona Beer. There are smaller ads for Nike, Monster Energy, DraftKings, and HBO. There is also a "Rich Mason Promotions" emblem. The turnbuckles all have "Mason" on them. There is a banner that says "RAGE: Pro Wrestling Generation" and "Rich Mason Promotions" in the background.)
Deal: Is this Rich Mason's response to Mason International's rebranding? He walked away from his own company early this year and disappeared for quite some time, only to return to RAGE of all places upon request of Kip Kutler.
Storm: No doubt Mason will be making a handsome profit from this match. Whenever there is money to be made, Mason is right there.
Deal: This match is unsanctioned. It is being brought to you as a joint venture between RAGE, Rich Mason Promotions, and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Storm: Let's remind the people why this match is taking place in Saudi Arabia and not the US.
Deal: Steve Hogar was not able to get cleared by ANY state athletic commission in the United States.
Storm: They went to every state?
Deal: I don't know about that, but they did go to Hogar's home state of Wisconsin and the state of Mississippi, which is one of the most lenient states for approval, and he was denied in both places.
Storm: If he couldn't get cleared in Mississippi, you have to wonder how long he will be able to last tonight. It may not be a question as to who wins this match as much as it's a question as to how long this match lasts.
Deal: All indications point to this being a short match.
Storm: Vegas has Hogar being a +900 underdog in this match.
Deal: The two are in the center of the ring as the ref explains the rules.....
Storm: What rules?
Deal: The ref tells them to shake hands. Kutler laughs and Hogar shakes his head in disgust.
**DING**DING**
Deal: Kutler and Hogar are face-to-face and they are mouthing off to each other and they lock up. Kutler gets the early advantage and punches Hogar in the face! He hits him again and again! Hogar hits Kutler back with some fists of his own! Kutler responds with his own flurry of punches and Hogar goes down!
Storm: Down goes Hogar! Down goes Hogar!
Deal: Kutler follow up with kicks and stomps to the face of Steve Hogar. Kutler is yelling at Hogar as he punishes him. Hogar tries to break free, but Kutler with some more stomps.
Storm: He won't give Hogar an opening!
Deal: Hogar tries to spring up, but Kutler with a kick right to the chin and Hogar goes down again! Kutler follows it up with more kicks and punches.
Storm: This is not gonna be a scientific match.
Deal: Not at all! Kutler is telling Hogar to "give it up" as he continues the beating. He has Hogar at the edge of the ring and shoves him to the outside with his foot! Hogar is on the outside and Kutler runs up to the top rope and he comes CRASHING down on Hogar with a flying bodypress! Kutler is now SMASHING Hogar's head against the steel steps!
Storm: Hogar is getting SLAUGHTERED out there!
Deal: Kutler is NOT letting up as he he SMASHES Hogar's head into the steel steps for the tenth time. That man has had NUMEROUS concussions in his long for God's sake! Kutler throws Hogar right into the guard rail and he continues his assault!
Storm: There are no count outs and no disqualifications.
Deal: Kutler has one foot on Hogar's neck as he grabs a chair and pushes it right into Hogar's gut, knocking the wind out of him!
(Cut to Rich Mason, in the skybox, who is lighting up a cigar.)
Deal: Rich Mason is obviously enjoying this.
Storm: Now we can see why Hogar wasn't cleared by ANY state athletic commission. This man is in NO condition to be wrestling. Somebody needs to stop this match before he suffers permanent damage.
Deal: Kutler is NOT letting up! He just face slammed Hogar right into the chair! Is the man still conscious?
Storm: Remember this is a 55 year old man who has not wrestled in a number of years. How much punishment can he take?
Deal: Kutler throws Hogar into the side of the ring, shoulder-first. He scoops up Hogar and tosses him onto the ring apron.
(Kutler raises his arms to a crowd pop.)
Deal: Kutler is tearing Hogar apart and these fans are loving it.
Storm: These fans are bloodthirsty! They want BLOOD!
Deal: They're getting blood as Hogar already has a cut. Kutler pulls Hogar up and look at at that! Hogar is swinging his fists and connects! I'm not sure if Hogar even knows where he's at, but he has some fight left in him. Kutler fires back and Hogar responds with a flurry of punches and Kutler is PISSED! Kutler with an uppercut and a superkick and Hoger goes down like a stack of bricks!
Storm: The Saudi fans are really getting into this.
Deal: Hogar is in trouble as Kutler is now ripping off the turnbuckle bad. He said that he's done taking it easy on him, that it's time to take the gloves off. Hogar is moving and trying to make his way up. Kutler is standing in front of him and appears to be aiming ANOTHER superkick, right to the face, and Hogar goes down again!
(Kutler flips off Hogar)
*Kutler: Take that Hogarbage!
Storm: This is not looking good for Hogar. Does he have ANY fight left in him?
Deal: I don't know, but Kutler is continuing his assault. More kicks to the face and to the gut. Kutler comes off the ropes and nails him with a legdrop. Kutler grabs Hogar's head and slams it into the mat! Kutler goes up to the second rope and hits a double axe handle.
Storm: Kutler is out to punish Hogar.....just like he said he would!
Deal: Hogar is already cut open and Kutler is making an example out of him. Kutler pulls Hogar toward the corner post and SLAMS Hogar's leg into the post!
Storm: Is that the leg with the bad knee that he once had surgery on?
Deal: I'm afraid it is. Kutler seems to have done his homework as he knows exactly what to target. Kutler does it again and again!
*Kutler (yelling): What do you have to say now HOGARBAGE?!
Storm: I'm guessing we won't see a handshake at the end of this one.
Deal: These two have despised each other for many years, dating back to when both of them were in Mason International. Kutler wraps Hogar's legs around the cornerpost and puts him in a figure four leglock. With little exception, this match has been ALL Kutler.
Storm: This isn't a match. This is an EXECUTION....and these bloodthirsty people are loving it!
(Cut to the skybox where Mason continues to smoke his cigar. Kutler walks around the corner and grabs a microphone.)
Storm: Rich Mason is loving it too. Kutler is back in the ring and he's has a microphone with him.
*Kutler: DO YOU QUIT HOGARBAGE?! Are you ready to QUIT?!
(Kutler holds up the mic to Hogar's mouth and his voice is muffled but a "No" comes out)
Storm: That sounds like a no.
(Kutler laughs and tosses the mic aside as he resumes the punishment.)
Storm: Kutler gave him a chance to quit and he REFUSED!
Deal: Kutler is on the top rope and nails Hogar with a flying elbow! He covers, 1......2.......and Kutler bounces up!
Storm: What?
Deal: Kutler sprung up before the ref counts to three.
Storm: And he's laughing!
(Kutler laughs as he resumes punishing Hogar.)
Storm: You can't say he's not living up to his word. He said he's gonna end Hogar and that's exactly what he's looking to do! Hogar is NOT prepared for what Kutler has in store for him.
Deal: Sadly you may be right. Hogar has been outwrestled and outbrawled. He's been overpowered and outmaneuvered. Kutler is in FIRM control of this match as he has Hogar in a chokehold.
(Hogar is gagging and there is some blood streaming down his face.)
Storm: They need to stop this match before somebody gets killed.
Deal: The ref doesn't seem to have any intention to stop this match. Kutler throws Hogar into that exposed turnbuckle and Hogar goes down again! Kutler with a SHOULDER BREAKER!
Storm: That's Hogar's bad shoulder, isn't it!
Deal: Hogar did have surgery on his right shoulder years ago and Kutler appears to be attempting to dislocate it as he places him in an armbar and turns it into a chicken wing! Hogar is screaming in pain as Kutler has that hold locked in and Kutler is laughing manically!
Storm: He looks like he wants to rip Hogar's shoulder out of it's socket!
Deal: Hogar continues to scream in pain!
Storm: This man is in trouble!
Deal: I think you're right! Hogar is in some serious pain as Kutler appears to be having the time of his life. Wait a minute, Kutler just released the hold and let Hogar's body fall to the mat.
Storm: What a nice guy!
Deal: Kutler scoops Hogar right back up and puts him in a Krippling Kutler Cross Face! This could be it! The ref is asking Hogar if he gives up and he REFUSES!
Storm: You know Kutler wants Hogar to give up. He doesn't care about scoring a pinfall. He wants Hogar to CRY UNCLE!
Deal: Kutler has Hogar locked into that finishing hold as Hogar continues to scream in agonizing pain. This man does not just want to win. He wants to humiliate Hogar.
Storm: Hogar wanted to humiliate him, but it's not working out that way.
Deal: Indeed it's not. SOMEBODY needs to stop this thing! It's not a match, it's a....
(Cut to Rich Mason, who appears to be enjoying himself as he eats appetizers.)
Storm: Rich Mason seems to be enjoying this.
Deal: Of course he would. Kip Kutler just said he's giving Hogar one more chance to quit but Hogar REFUSES to quit!
Storm: I bet Hogar is regretting signing up for this. I don't care how much money he's making from this fight, it won't be enough to cover his medical bills.
(The referee grabs Hogar's arm and lets it drop.)
Deal: For Hogar's sake, I hope he has insurance. Kutler just released the hold!
Storm: Why did he do that?!
Deal: He doesn't seem to be ready for the match to end.
Storm: This is no longer a wrestling match. This is a MASSACRE.
Storm: Kutler is now setting Hogar up for the Kutting Edge! AND HE HITS IT!
Deal: What a DEVASTATING MOVE! He covers for the cover and then thinks twice. He's setting Hogar up for ANOTHER Kutting Edge!
Storm: HOLY SHIT!
Deal: Kutler cover again, 1.....2......NO! Kutler just pulled up Hogar's shoulder!
Storm: What?! He had this match won!
Deal: It sure looked like it. He's back on his feet and kicking Hogar again and again with that boot of his. Is that not enough punishment?!
Storm: Kutler is enjoying this! It's like he's having the time of his life out there.
Deal: I could see teaching Hogar a lesson as Hogar has said some things that upset Kutler but this getting out of control. The referee isn't doing anything.
Storm: He counted, didn't he?
Deal: He didn't warn Kutler.
Storm: There are no rules! That's what Hogar agreed to, right?
Deal: He did. Kutler is now VERBALLY ABUSING a bloodied and Hogar in what has been a COMPLETELY one-sided match! Kutler is now slapping Hogar around and he SPITS RIGHT IN HIS FACE!
Storm: Ha!
(The crowd starts to boo Kutler, who appears to be having the time of his life.)
Storm: Listen to these fans.
Deal: They see what's going on here as Kutler is continuing to add insult to injury as he smashes Hogar's head into the mat again and again. This man has had NUMEROUS concussions in his career! SOMEBODY STOP THIS MATCH! Kutler is like a man POSSESSED as he yells out "Hogarbage" and continues assaulting the man with elbows to the face. Kutler goes upstairs again and comes crashing down with a flying bodypress! 1......2......and again Kutler lifts up Hogar. Kutler could have walked away with the win several times already and he REFUSES to finish Hogar off.
Storm: The man can barely move! Hogar is NOT in ring condition. He has NO BUSINESS being in there and has been EXPOSED....just like Kutler said he would.
Deal: Kutler is toying with the man at this point. Kutler with a curb stomp! No cover! And now Kutler is going back upstairs and he sits on the top rope as he points to Hogar and laughs!
(Kutler looks around and laughs as much of the crowd has turned against him. He waves to Rich Mason, who is watching intently from the skybox.)
Storm: Kutler is taking a breather. It's like he's wearing himself out by all this punishment he is dishing out
Deal: The man has lost it. I can see sending Hogar a message, but Kutler is taking this TOO FAR and somebody is gonna get seriously injured or worse!
Storm: Hogar NEVER should have accepted this match. It's obvious that the man is not in ring-shape. Kutler TOLD YOU ALL what he was gonna do but nobody believed him.
Deal: Kutler with a flying elbowdrop! Again, no cover.
Storm: We may have a catastrophie on our hands.
Deal: Hogar is literally GAGGING as Kutler laughs and puts him in a choke hold. It's unbelievable that the referee doesn't get in there and stop this match. Kutler has Hogar up and Hogar is still gagging. Kutler throws Hogar right into the corner with the exposed turnbuckle. He just narrowly missed hitting his head again. And Kutler goes for the TURNBUCKLE SMASH, but Hogar somehow sidesteps him and KUTLER GOES INTO IT SHOULDER-FIRST!
(Kutler screams loudly in pain)
Storm: Kutler went into that exposed turnbuckle shoulder-first, and just the wrong angle, and he may have DISLOCATED HIS SHOULDER!
Deal: That could very well be karma after what Kutler did to Hogar earlier. This is Hoger's chance for some offense....IF he can pull it together! Kutler is still hopping around the ring and he just went down to his knees! The referee is checking on Kutler and Kutler pushes him away as he he is in some pain....and here comes Hogar and he jumps right on top of Kutler! Kutler goes for an F5....NO! Hogar with a FLYING HEADSCISSORS!
(The crowd pops)
Storm: I've NEVER seen Hogar do that move before!
Deal: The right move at the right time! Hogar covers, but Kutler escapes and now Hogar with some kicks to the head! The man can barely stand, but he's taking advantage of the situation and he's taking it to Kutler! He grabs Kutler and AGAIN throws him into that exposed turnbuckle! Hogar is wrapping Kutler's legs around the cornerpost.....
Storm: That's what Kutler did to him earlier!
Deal: Hogar grabs a chair and nails Kutler's leg! He hits him again and again! Now Hogar is a man possessed as he is running on PURE ADRENALINE! Hogar is the master of the figure four and he's trying to wrap Kutler's legs around but no! Hogar falls to the floor in exhaustion as Kutler is inside the ring and he's in some serious pain of his own as he grabs his shoulder.
Storm: Just when we thought this was over....
Deal: Hogar is using every ounce of strength that he has to make his way up. He's attempting to get back into the ring, but his knee or his ankle gave out on him. Hogar is up again and he grabs Kutler by the legs and pulls him out! Hogar grabs that chair and now it's Hogar that is punishing Kutler with that steel chair!
Storm: Look at that HATE in Hogar's eyes!
Deal: Can you blame him?! Hogar just knocked the wind outta Kutler with that chair. He's now setting Kutler up for the figure-four but having some trouble. Kutler with a kick to the face and Hogar goes down! Both men are down! Kutler isn't laughing anymore!
Storm: I don't believe this!
Deal: Kutler was DESTROYING Hogar and could have ended this match on numerous occasions. All it took was Kutler hit in that exposed turnbuckle into the corner at just the wrong angle and that changed the course of this match. Could Hogar have a fighting chance?
Storm: Are you serious?
Deal: This is a man who not only dominated the tag team division for many years, but also became a World Champion after defeating The Saint. He has had some big wins in his career that some may claim were upsets. Does he have another one left in him?
Storm: Come on! Don't get too excited! Kutler just hit some turbulence. He'll be fine.
Deal: Both mean are struggling to make their way up. Kutler is up first and he's trying to lift up the steel steps but his shoulder gives out. He's yelling curse words in frustration and goes to grab that chair and he's wrapping that chair around Hogar's legs before kicking him square in the head!
Storm: How many more head shots can this man take?!
Deal: Kutler is now breathing heavy as Hogar is once again gagging as Kutler puts him in another chokehold. Kutler is now looking at the cornerpost as he heads back into the ring and he's headed upstairs. He's looking to break Hogar's leg! This man is RELENTLESS!
Storm: He wants to make Hogar pay for what he just did to him.
Deal: Hogar is a man just trying to survive and Kutler is making it difficult. Kutler is slowly making his way to the top as he screams obscenities at Hogar. If you thought these two hated each other before, that hate seems to be increasing. Kutler is all the way at the top and leaps but HOGAR LIFTS HIS FOOT and that chair hits Kutler square in the head! Both men are down again!
Storm: There are no count outs, no disqualifications, no rules. Neither is moving!
Deal: Hogar is stirring and making his way back up as Kutler is still motionless.
Storm: This was a COMPLETELY one-sided match until that FLUKE happened and now we're seeing VINTAGE Hogar. This man will not quit. No matter what you throw at him, he just keeps coming after you.
Deal: Kutler had numerous chances to end this match earlier but he chose not to and now he's suffering the consequences.
Storm: Hogar is putting Kutler in his finisher, a figure-four, and he has it locked in! Kutler is screaming in pain!
Deal: There is no escape. Could Hogar actually force Kutler to submit?! The ref is on the outside and asking Kutler if he wants to quit and he refuses.
Storm: Kutler is fighting for his career here. A loss would be DEVASTATING to Kutler and both he and Hogar know that.
Deal: Hogar is barely hanging on himself as he uses the steel steps as leverage, but Kutler is trying hard to reverse it.
Storm: I'm not even sure Kutler knows where he's at, but he knows that losing is NOT an option. I CANNOT BELIEVE how he ended up in this position.
Deal: He was GREEDY and that's his own fault!
Storm: Greedy? He was just trying to live up to his word. Kutler is a man of his word.
Deal: He went TOO FAR and you know it and now he's paying the price! Perhaps karma has come to collect. The ref asks Kutler is he wants to give up and he says no.
Storm: NO way in hell will Kutler give up.
Deal: Wait a minute, Kutler has REVERSED the figure four and now it's Hogar that is in pain. Now the ref is asking Hogar if he wants to quit. He says NEVER!
Storm: He may want to reconsider because he's losing the advantage that he was handed to on a silver platter due to that FLUKE. Hogar better pull it together really quick if he wants ANY chance of walking outta here in one piece because lightning doesn't strike twice!
Deal: Kutler is obviously not happy with the recent turn of events. He may be going into the new year with a shoulder injury, courtesy of Hogar. That isn't what Kutler had planned.
Storm: Kutler is increasing the pressure. Perhaps it's time for Hogar to call it a career before his legs are broken!
Deal: He's not ready to call it a career.
Storm: He should be! Look at him! The man's money is GUARANTEED! He and Kutler have given the fans a helluva show but it's time! TAP OUT!
Deal: Kutler is ORDERING Hogar to quit, which makes Hogar dig his heels in even more. Hogar is mustering every ounce of strength in his body to try and reverse that figure four, but Kutler isn't relinquishing the advantage and Hogar is serious pain here. He has a great deal of intestinal fortitude.
Storm: Intestinal fortitude? I have to question that man's' intelligence!
Deal: The longer Hogar holds on, the ANGRIER Kutler is getting! Kutler's face is BEET RED!
Storm: That man is PISSED!
Deal: Kutler releases the hold. He is SCREAMING obscenities at Hogar as he makes his way back up to his feet and stands over a fallen Hogar. Kutler pulls Hogar up and throws him FACE FIRST into the steel steps!
Storm: Hogar gets cut AGAIN! Hogar is BUSTED OPEN!
Deal: Kutler with some boots to the face and to the midsection of Hogar, yelling and screaming at him as he continues his assault. Kutler has LOST IT!
Storm: He told Hogar to QUIT and Hogar refused to quit and now Kutler is making him pay and pay dearly!
Deal: Kutler turns to the side.....OH NO! He's gonna pick up those steel steps! NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
Storm: This is gonna END Hogar!
Deal: Kutler lifts up the steps and Hogar grabs his foot and the steel steps fall RIGHT ON TOP OF BOTH MEN!
(The crowd chants "Holy Shit")
Storm: These people know English?
Deal: They are familiar with four-letter words, that's for sure. The steps are laying right on top of Kutler and Kutler is CRUSHING Hogar's leg! This is NOT GOOD!
Storm: The ref is standing by and he doesn't know what to do.
Deal: If this were a sanctioned RAGE match, somebody might have considered stopping it by now, but this match is UNSANCTIONED and the ref is letting it go.
Storm: That's what they wanted and Rich Mason gave it to them!
Deal: Both men are motionless and the referee is trying to get those steel steps off of Kutler. Here comes the ring announcer and a ringside official and they're helping him move those steps off of Kutler, but the damage may have been done! Both men are STILL motionless!
(Cut to the skybox where Rich Mason is still watching, and still has a poker face.)
Deal: I wonder what is going through that man's mind. Hogar's blood is on his hands!
Storm: Hogar agreed to this!
Deal: That is true, but Mason knew the condition that this man was in. That's why this match is taking place in Saudi Arabia. How much more punishment can this man take?
Storm: What's shocking to me is that Kutler is not moving. At least Hogar is moving! Kutler appears to be out!
Deal: Kutler may be seriously injured. How knows how much those steel steps weight and Kutler took the brunt of that impact. The ref is looking over Kutler. He doesn't know what to do.
Storm: You know damn well Kutler will DESTROY that man if he stops the match and awards it to Hogar.
Deal: Hogar is actually making his way back up, holding onto to a nearby chair. Hogar is up! Hogar is up! (crowd pop)
Storm: And Kutler is STILL DOWN?! How did that happen?!
Deal: Hogar smells victory here as he folds the chair and picks it up and WAIT! Kutler lifts a knee and LOW BLOW Hogar! (crowd boos) Kutler SPRINGS up! That was a TRICK! He was playing possum!
Storm: Smart man!
Deal: Kutler grabs the chair and smashes it against the side of the ring in ANGER! He tosses the chair in the ring and he's crawling on top of Hogar and berating him as he SLAPS him in the face!
*Kutler: GET YOUR BITCH ASS UP HOGARBAGE! COME ON!
Deal: Kutler slaps Hogar again and.....WAIT! Hogar grabs Kutler's wrist and Kutler goes to slap Hogar and Hogar grabs his other wrist as he uses his strength to try and.....NO! A kick to the gut, knocking the wind out of Hogar! Kutler SPITS on Hogar and pulls him up and is trying to get him back into the ring. The hatred that these two have for each other is OFF THE CHARTS!
Storm: Kutler is struggling, but he's picking up the over 250 pound Hogar and places him on the ring apron.
Deal: Kutler screams at the ref to get back in the ring and Kutler follows. He's eyeing that chair that's on the mat and then eyes Hogar. I'm not sure Hogar knows where he's at.
Storm: The man is winded, he's bloody, he's outta gas. It's time to STOP THIS CARNAGE!
Deal: Kutler is looking to finish him off, it seems. He pulls Hogar over to where the steel chair is and attempts to set him up for a piledriver but Hogar just will not cooperate. Kutler with a swift kick to the head as he's once again getting angry. As Kutler berates Hogar, he has another idea. He's wrapping that chair around Hogar's legs. He wants to finish the job he started earlier and BREAK HOGAR'S LEGS! Come on ref! Get in there!
Storm: Remember, there are no rules in this match! That's what Hogar agreed to!
Deal: A couple more kicks to the head and Hogar may be out cold!. Kip Kutler is making his way to the corner now that he's satisfied that Hogar isn't moving. Kutler is slowly making his way up. Kutler is not known as a high flyer.
Storm: He seems to have dished out enough punishment to know that Hogar's out of gas.
Deal: Kutler stucks up both of his middle fingers at Hogar and leaps, BUT HOGAR MOVES OVER AND KUTLER HITS THE MAT FACE-FIRST! Kutler tried a flying bodypress onto that chair, but Hogar managed to swerve him at the last second!
Storm: That may have kept Hogar from being disabled just like his old partner Dan Williams!
Deal: Dan Williams has been in a wheelchair for many years, due to a beating he once received from The Saint, and no doubt Kutler was looking to do the same to Hogar. Both men are again down and motionless. The ref cannot even count because there are no count outs. This match must end by pinfall or submission.
Storm: I don't f'n believe this! This match should already be over and Hogar should be in a hospital bed.
Deal: That was Kutler's plan, but things haven't gone as planned. This match started out as a JOKE that was supposed to end in a blow out and it has turned into a no-holds-barred streetfight! If Kutler loses this match, even if he gets out of here in one piece, his main event days could very well be OVER!
Storm: Don't be delusional, Storm. Hogar doesn't stand a chance.
Deal: I didn't say he did but these men may not be the same after this one.
Storm: I'll tell you one thing. This match won't end in a handshake or embrace.
Deal: Both men are stirring but I'm not sure they know where they're at. These fans are going CRAZY in Riyahd. What was a crowd that was partial to Kutler is now solidly behind Hogar!
Storm: I can't believe this! They're getting behind a DRUNK! Don't these people have laws against alcohol?
Deal: What do you mean?
Storm: Like don't they get their arms cut off if they get caught drinking and driving like Hogar did on more than one occasion?
Deal: Puh-leze. Kutler is making his way back up as is Hogar, who just broke his legs free of that chair. Kutler spots the chair and he snatches it but WAIT! Hogar grabs the other end! These two are having a tug of war over the chair! Both men are trying to get possession over that steel chair and Kutler SNATCHES it as he has the strength advantage and SWINGS it at Hogar, but Hogar sidesteps him and Kutler hits the mat with the chair and trips and falls right on top of it!
(Some fans are laughing at ringside and Kutler screams obscenities at them.)
Deal: LOOK OUT! Hogar with a FACE SLAM on the chair and cover, 1......2......NO! A blooded Hogar is yelling at the official as he pounds the mat in frustration. Hogar grabs Kutler by the hair and SMASHES his face into it! AGAIN AND AGAIN! And now KUTLER is BUSTED OPEN!
Storm: How the hell can Hogar even see?!
Deal: I don't know but Kutler may be losing the advantage that he had now that blood is streaming down his face. Some of that blood gets into Hogar's eyes and he wipes his face. Hogar is setting Kutler up for the figure four once again but Kutler with a boot to the face! Hogar falls back into the corner and he's EXHAUSTED! He's taking a breather as he waits for Kutler to make his way back up. Kutler is up and Hogar goes for a clothesline but Kutler ducks underneath it! Hogar comes back and Kutler FLATTENS Hogar with a clothesline of his own! Kutler with another kick to the head!
Storm: How many of those blows to the head has Hogar taken?!
Deal: Far too many. The man may have brain damage after this one is over.
Storm: He already had brain damage, according to Kutler.
Deal: Kutler isn't helping the situation any. Kutler has Hogar in an armbar.
Storm: Kutler is gonna pull Hogar's arm right out of it's socket!
Deal: Wait a minute, Kutler isn't stopping there. He's putting Hogar in the Krippling Kutler Cross Face!
Storm: This could be it!
*Kutler: QUIT DAMMIT!
Deal: Kutler is screaming at Hogar and DEMANDING that he quit! Hogar is breathing heavy and he's on empty.
Storm: He's been on empty for some time.
Deal: Kutler is still hollering at Hogar. I think he's wearing himself out just as much as he's wearing Hogar out.
Storm: I'm not so sure about that. Listen to Hogar's AGONIZING screams! He's throwing out some four letter words of his own!
Deal: Kutler is trying to maintain his grip as Hogar inches his way to the ropes. The ref is asking Hogar if he wants to quit and he refuses.
Storm: COME ON HOGAR! GIVE IT UP!
Deal: Hogar is in seriously bad shape here and he STUBBORNLY REFUSES to quit!
Storm: What is wrong with that man?!
Deal: Kip Kutler is asking himself the same question as he shakes his head in frustration as Hogar inches even closer to the ropes. Once again the ref asks Hogar if he wants to quit and he shakes his head. Kutler is still screaming at him, like a Drill Sergeant, and HOGAR SOMEHOW MAKES IT TO THE ROPES! The ref is tapping Kutler on the shoulder as he REFUSES to let go! The ref SMACKS Kutler across the head and that gets Kutler to drop Hogar and now Kutler grabs ahold of the ref and smacks him across the head before tossing him outta the ring!
(The crowd boos)
Storm: He just manhandled that hometown referee and these people have completely turned against him.
*Kutler (to Hogar): YOU'RE MINE!
Deal: Kutler now pulls Hogar to the middle of the ring and sets him up for a Kutting Edge! Kutler is having some difficulty as he's taken a beating in this match. He has Hogar up and HITS IT! Kutler is covering, but there is NO REFEREE!
Storm: 1....2.....3......4.......5! This match should be over AGAIN!
Deal: Kutler did it to himself! He tossed the referee out, who is trying to regain composure on the outside. An angry Kutler is screaming at the official to get back in. Kutler is pulling up Hogar. Don't tell me he's doing it again?! Kutler is struggling with Hogar, but has him up and hits ANOTHER Kutting Edge! The referee just made his way back into the ring and Kutler is yelling at him to get in position! The referee slowly makes his way over.....
Storm: He's doing this on purpose!
Deal: The cover, 1......2.......NO! Hogar with a shoulder up and Kutler is LIVID! Kutler is SCREAMING at the ref again!
Storm: Don't throw him out again!
Deal: I think he learned from that as he takes a deep breath and now he's screaming at Hogar for kicking out! Kutler is stumbing around as he's pondering.....no way! Is he?!
Storm: Yes!
Deal: Kutler is gonna try it again! He's going for yet ANOTHER Kutting Edge! He grabs Hogar but Hogar with an EYE GOUGE and Kutler is temporarily blinded with some of that blood getting in his eyes! Hogar is swinging in no particular direction as he can't see! Hogar is punching air and he finally connects with Kutler's face and Kutler goes down as does Hogar! These two men are EXHAUSTED! Someone just threw a towel into the ring
Storm: It's over! Someone threw in the towel!
Deal: It is NOT over! The ref is using the towel to wipe the bloodied faces of both men.
Storm: Oh.
Deal: Kutler still appears to be blinded as he's rubbing his eyes after that eye gouge and wait a minute! Hogar just spotted the chair. He CLOBBERS Kutler and Kutler doubles over and Hogar hits him again! And again! Hogar is hitting releasing YEARS of PENT UP RAGE and FRUSTRATION as he continues to beat on the man while these stunned fans are silenced in disbelief!
Storm: That blood is trickling down Hogar's face again.
Deal: That's a good thing for Kutler because Hogar was going to do some serious damage if he hasn't already. Hogar can't see once again as he wildly swings the chair but doesn't connect. Another swing and the chair goes flying outta the ring, nearly missing the referee! The ref wipes Hogar's face again as well as Kutler's. Hogar can see Kutler lying motionless on the mat. He covers, 1......2.......kickout! How did he kick out after taking all of those chairshots!
Storm: Intestinal fortitude! This is a MUST WIN for him.
Deal: Hogar seems to have Kutler where he wants him. He's setting him up for his figure four leglock finisher!
Storm: But does he have the strength to get it locked in?!
Deal: That's a good question as Hogar is struggling and it doesn't appear that Kutler is even conscious after taking those chairshots, some of them to the head! No doubt that is payback for what Hogar did to him earlier. This may be Hogar's last chance! Can he put SHOCK THE WORLD and put Kutler away?
Storm: Kutler with a KICK TO THE FACE!
Deal: Hogar stumbles back and falls to the mat. Kutler is trying to shake the cobwebs as Hogar pounds his fist on the mat in frustration.
Storm: These fans are at the edge of their seats.
Deal: Kutler and Hogar are both struggling. Hogar and Kutler lock eyes as they lie on the mat and look at each other in disbelief and then anger as they exchange four letter words. Both men are in rough shape and bloodied. Kutler was on his way to an easy win in the early going of this match, but rammed his shoulder into an exposed turnbuckle and that altered the course of this match.
Storm: Kutler had this match won on more than one occasion!
Deal: But he just couldn't end this match without punishing the man. As he said before, his goal wasn't to win, but to humiliate Hogar and now he's risking humiliation himself! Both men are nearly out of gas. It may come down to who wants this more. Kutler crawls over toward Hogar and wraps his hands around Hogar's neck, choking him, as he wrings his neck. He's telling Hogar to quit and Hogar refuses! Kutler with a slap to the face! Hogar tries to return it, but Kutler grabs Hogar's arm and puts him in another one of his patented armbars!
Storm: I'm telling you he is gonna rip that man's shoulder of his socket to pay him back for what happened earlier when Kutler's shoulder hit that exposed turnbuckle!
Deal: Kutler is the one that exposed that turnbuckle to begin with! Kutler is once again ORDERING Hogar to quit but he REFUSES! Hogar is trying to reach over with his other arm but Kutler pulls him away. The ref is asking Hogar if he gives up and the answer is "hell no". This antagonizes Kutler even more as he attempts to strengthen his grip and Hogar reaches the ropes again.
*Kutler: DAMMIT!
Deal: Kutler POUNDS the mat in frustration! He seems to be running out of ideas as if he doesn't know what else to do as he eyes that chair on the outside. Kutler with some elbows to the sternum as he drags Hogar in the middle of the ring. He looks at the cornerpost as if he's pondering going up to the top. He wants to finish this thing.
Storm: Put him in the Krippling Kutler Cross Face!
Deal: I think he wants to knock him unconscious first.
Storm: He wants to give him BRAIN DAMAGE.....something NOT to remember Kutler by.
Deal: Kutler is yelling curse words once again as he ignores the ref's warning and exits the ring. Kutler grabs not one but two chairs and tosses them into the ring. Can the man even make it back into the ring?! He's taken so much punishment and it shows.
Storm: I've never seen him more angry. This match should be OVER and he should be out enjoying the Riyadh night life but here he is, still trying to put away his longtime enemy.
Deal: Kutler slowly makes his way back in. As Hogar rises up, Kutler CLOBBERS him over the head and this crowd is STUNNED! Hogar fell-face-first to the mat! The fans are so quiet you can hear a pin drop!
Storm: Kutler is wrapping each chair around each of Hogar's legs. He wants to end this match.
Deal: He's tried before but couldn't put Hogar away. Can he do it now? He's looking upstairs and this is a high risk maneuver that is GUARANTEED to put Hogar away AND possibly BREAK HIS LEGS if he connects!
Storm: But can he get to the top rope without falling? Can he hit Hogar before Hogar realizes what's happening
Deal: The fans are cheering Hogar on as Kutler heads to the corner and makes the long climb to the top. He makes his way up and Hogar is moving around.
*Kutler: FUCK!
Deal: Kutler is frustrated and he makes his way back down.
*Kutler: I'm gonna break your fucking neck!
Deal: Hogar breaks free from one of the chair and Kutler grabs it and uses it to knock the wind out of Hogar! Kutler is setting Hogar up for a pileriver ONTO THE CHAIR.....but HOGAR WITH A LOW BLOW!
Storm: He cheated!
Deal: It's not like Kutler didn't do the same to him! Kutler is hopping around the ring and Hogar with a small package and handful of tights! 1......2.......NO! Kutler sets Hogar up with a belly to back suplex right onto that chair! 1......2......NO! Hogar kicks out!
*Kutler: STAY THE FUCK DOWN!
Deal: I think Kutler is pondering wrapping that chair around Hogar's neck!
Storm: That's going too far.
Deal: That seems to be the route he's going but the ref is getting in between him and Hogar and Kutler shoves the ref! I don't think that was a good idea! Kutler is now pulling Hogar up and Hogar is swinging at Kutler!
Storm: WHAT THE HELL?!
Deal: The people are starting to count as Hogar somehow manages to catch a second wind and has Kutler backed into the corner! He pounds on Kutler, 4....5....6....7....8....9.....10! And he's STILL wailing on him! Hogar throws Kutler across the ring and HITS HIM WITH A SPEAR! 1.......2.......NO! Kutler kicks out just in the nick of time! Hogar grabs Kutler by the hair and he smashes his face against the mat. Kutler with an elbow to the face! The two men are wrestling on the mat, each trying to gain the upper hand, and now Kutler with a cross face chicken wing!
Storm: Hogar won't quit, but Kutler just cannot sustain the momentum.
Deal: The fans here in Saudi are firmly behind Hogar now. They are cheering him to get out of that chicken wing.
Storm: GIVE IT UP!
Deal: Hogar reaches the ropes and Kutler CANNOT BELIEVE IT!
*Kutler: FUCK!
Deal: Kip Kutler has HAD IT! No matter what he does, he can't seem to put the man away. It was Hogar breathing heavy and now Kutler is breathing heavy and he's FURIOUS! His own anger is handicapping him. Kutler grabs Hogar and FACE SLAM onto the chair!
*Kutler: STAY DOWN MOTHER FUCKER!
Deal: The cover, 1.....2.....kickout! (crowd pops) Hogar REFUSES to stay down. An extremely frustrated Kutler just threw both of the chairs next to Hogar. Kutler has thrown the kitchen sink against the man but he refuses to quit. Kutler leans over and he's trying to apply the ankle lock submission but Hogar is squirming which is adding to Kutler's frustration. Kutler drops a leg onto Hogar's midsection. Kutler grabs the chair and tries to wrap it around Hogar's legs, but Hogar squirms again.
*Kutler: HOLD STILL!
Deal: Kutler picks up the chair and he stops! Kutler nearly fell over in exhaustion as he nearly tripped over Hogar and he's trying to wipe the blood from his eyes. Hogar has been on empty for some time and now it is Kutler who is bordering on empty. Kutler wanted to extend this match in order to make an example out of Hogar and now Kutler is desperately wanting to end this match because he himself is running out of gas. What was once a long shot is now a real possibility. Can Steve Hogar capitalize on Kutler's.....WAIT! Hogar with a small package, 1.....2....3!
Storm: NO! Kutler kicks out!
Deal: Kutler springs up and he just blew a gasket! He's kicking around, trying to find Hogar. Both of these men seem to be blinded. The referee was just handed a towel and he begins to wipe Kutler.....no! Kutler SNATCHES the towel and wipes his eyes! He has a look that can kill in his eyes as he GLARES at Hogar!
Storm: I wouldn't wanna be Hogar!
Deal: Kutler is taking that bloody rag and he's CHOKING Hogar!
*Kutler: GIVE IT THE FUCK UP!
Deal: The fans here are booing Kutler as he continues to choke Hogar with that towel.
(Hogar is gagging and coughing up blood.)
Deal: This is getting out of hand as Kutler continues to choke Hogar. Hogar is NOT moving! The ref is trying to grab ahold of the towel and a LIVID Kutler is staring down the ref! The ref backs away and Kutler makes his way toward the ref! That towel is COVERED in blood and the ref is being backed into the corner. Kutler is admonishing him.
Storm: The ref has had enough! He's yelling at Kutler and they're in a heated argument.
Deal: This is giving Hogar some time to recuperate
Storm: You're assuming there's something left in the tank. Hogar is MOTIONLESS!
Deal: Kutler is threatening the referee, but he's careful not to put his hands on him because he needs that ref to count Hogar's shoulders to the mat. As Hogar has been claiming for weeks, a loss to him can be detrimental to Kutler's career. Kip Kutler is taking a breather as he glares at a motionless and bloodied Steve Hogar.
Storm: Kutler is eyeing those steel chairs. Does he have in mind what I think he has in mind?!
Deal: Kutler grabs a chair and wraps it around Hogar's left leg.
Storm: He's doing it again! Kutler is looking to END this thing.
Deal: The referee is trying to get in the way, but Kutler shoves him! He picks up the other chair and wraps it around Hogar's other leg.
Storm: This is NOT good for Hogar, not at all.
Deal: Kutler is cursing at Hogar as he makes his way up to the top. He's taking his time, can he even make it up there?!
Storm: Look at Hogar! Kutler has all the time in the world.
Deal: The referee is checking on Hogar and Kutler is SCREAMING at the ref to get out of the way! The ref backs off as Kutler reaches the top. If he connects, Hogar's ankles could be broken! Kutler leaps and Hogar moves slightly, but Kutler CONNECTS!
Storm: Did you hear that?! He SNAPPED at least one of Hogar's ankles!
Deal: This crowd is in DISBELIEF! He very well could have snapped at least one of his ankles. Hogar moved at the last second, which might have saved him.
Storm: No, didn't you hear it?! BOTH ANKLES were SNAPPED!
Deal: I don't know but there seems to be some damage there.
Storm: Kutler has had ENOUGH! He's putting Hogar in his Hogar's own finisher, the figure four leglock.
Deal: The referee is asking Hogar if he gives up and he REFUSES! (crowd pops) This INFURIATES Kutler who increases the pressure!
Storm: Hogar is fading out!
Deal: Indeed he is! The ref asks him again and Hogar uses what's left of his strength to shake his head!
Storm: GIVE UP YOU IDIOT! This man will have both of his legs broken if they're not already!
Deal: Kutler is so zapped of energy that he's not even yelling at Hogar to give up. Kutler is wearing himself down! Hogar's shoulders hit the mat, 1.....2......shoulder up! (crowd pops) Hogar is STILL in this thing!
Storm: WHAT THE HELL?!
Deal: There's nothing else Kutler can do but increase the pressure. Hogar's legs are no longer working. There's NOTHING he can do to come back from this. Yet the man still won't give up! Kutler POUNDS the mat with his fist in frustration!
Storm: I think I heard Hogar's other leg snap! He is NOT walking outta this one.
Deal: The referee is lifting Hogar's arm and it drops, he raises it again and it drops, he lifts it again and Hogar's arm is still up as he gives the fans a thumbs up. Kutler sees this and he's beside himself!
*Kutler: GIVE UP MOTHER FUCKER OR I'LL BREAK YOUR NECK!
Deal: Kutler just threatened to break Hogar's NECK!
Storm: Does Hogar even feel anything in his legs?! He must want to end up in a wheelchair like his partner Dan Williams!
Deal: Kutler seems intent in putting him in a wheelchair. Kutler releases the figure four and he POUNDS the mat in FRUSTRATION! His hands are on the side of his head as he wracks his brain, trying to put away Hogar. He's thrown EVERYTHING in his arsenal at the man and he's STILL in the match!
Storm: He's not standing though!
Deal: Kutler is shaking his head in frustration as he stares down Hogar with smoke coming out of his nostrils. Hogar turns himself around and is crawling, but he can't make his way up to his feet. His legs are no longer working! Why doesn't this referee stop the match?!
Storm: You know the rules!
Deal: There are no rules!
Storm: Exactly!
Deal: Kutler appears to be amused at the sight of Hogar crawling toward him, his legs aren't working, Kutler just smirks and shakes his head in disbelief. Kutler stands there as Hogar, who can barely see due to the blood that is covering his eyes, reaches and grabs one of Kutler's ankles. Hogar doesn't have the strength to get himself back up. Or even take down Kutler at this point.
Storm: Put him out of his misery!
Deal: Kutler just stares at Hogar and takes a deep breath, shaking his head. Even he can't believe what he's seeing.
Storm: Put him away!
Deal: Kutler is now setting Hogar up.....for the Kutting Edge! He has some difficulty but HITS IT!
Storm: PIN HIM!
Deal: I don't think he's convinced that Hogar is done as Hogar lies motionlessly on the mat. Kuter puts Hogar in the Krippling Kutler Cross Face!
Storm: There's no getting out of this!
Deal: We've seen him get out of EVERYTHING Kutler has thrown at him, but you may be right. There is no sign of movement as the referee raises Hogar's arm once and it falls, he raises it again, still no movement, one more time, and IT'S OVER!
Storm: FINALLY!
**DING**DING**DING**
Deal: Kutler is NOT letting go!
Storm: Does he even know where he's at?!
Deal: Either he didn't hear the bell or he's VERY angry that Hogar resisted for so long. I don't know which but the referee is tapping his shoulder and now security is in the ring trying to get Kutler off of Hogar. The man is UNCONSCIOUS! LET HIM GO! He better let go or they might reverse the decision!
Storm: I don't think they can.
Deal: Finally, security is able to pull Kutler off of Hogar. And Kutler collapses right next to Hogar. The careers of these two men have been intertwined for many years, dating back to when both were on the same team. One man's career will end tonight and the other will continue his comeback but he has some recovering to do.
Storm: It's a good thing he has some time off, but he'll be fine! By the time RAGE is back up and running next year, his shoulder will be pretty much healed up.
Deal: How do you know that?
Storm: I know!
Deal: Hogar is STILL motionless as paramedics have arrived and there's a stretcher being brought to the ring.
Storm: ONE stretcher.
Deal: That's what I said! The security guards are trying to help Kutler up, but he's brushing them off. He wants nothing to do with them as he walks himself to the corner. Kutler is staring at the fallen Steve Hogar as paramedics work on him. What is that man thinking?!
Storm: He's asking himself why he's not enjoying a steak at the finest restaurant in Riyadh. This was supposed to be a quick 5-10 minute match.
Deal: Rich Mason is at ringside with his entourage as he watches the chaos continue to unfold. They are trying to get Steve Hogar onto the stretcher.
Storm: I bet Kutler would break that stretcher in two, with Hogar on it, if he had the energy for it.
Deal: Obviously he does not. Mason is watching Hogar with his poker face as if he doesn't have any concern for the man.
Storm: How do you know that?!
Deal: Just a wild guess. Kutler is still standing in his corner and yes he is still standing as he will walk away from this as the victor as he watches one of his most hated rivals being moved into an ambulance. The open the doors and Hogar lifts his head as he just regained consciousness. He looks over at Hogar and locks eyes with him. Hogar gives Kutler the middle finger!
(The crowd pops as Kutler smirks)
Deal: And Kutler gives Hogar a middle finger of his own!
(Another crowd pop)
Storm: Is that supposed to be a sign of respect?
Deal: I don't know what it means, but they're putting Hogar into the ambulance as Kutler continues to stare him down as the doors close and the ambulance pulls away.
Storm: I don't think he was convinced that Hogar was done!
Deal: Who can blame him after all that?
*Ring Announcer: The winner of this match is KIP KUTLER!
(The crowd pops as Kutler steps away from the corner and the ref raises his arm in victory.)
Storm: I don't understand these people! They loved him and then they hated him and now they love him again. I can't wait to see how people react to him once he's back in the states!
Deal: Judging by the fans reaction here at MSG, who have watched this match on the big screen, I'm assuming it will be positive.
(Rich Mason approaches Kutler and raises his other arm.)
Deal: Kutler brushes Mason off as if he doesn't want anything to do with him. Mason backs away as his bodyguards step in front of him.
Storm: Rich Mason made Kip Kutler an even wealthier man tonight between that one million dollar and the winner's purse, which is likely just as much. Gotta love that Saudi money!
Deal: Kip Kutler is refusing help is he makes his way out of the ring.
Storm: Kip Kutler is bloodied and he's beaten, but once again proved that he's a warrior and he will be a force to be reckoned with in RAGE next year.
Deal: Steve Hogar's career has officially ended and is being transported to the hospital as we speak. We hope that he is okay and will keep you updated on his condition.
~~~
Stock: Right then, there’s no bloody time for dithering. We’re getting straight on with the bloody action. Next up , the RAGE Scientific bloody Showcase Championship is on the bloody line as Doug Devens defends against Nightwalker! Gordon vs. Nightwalker
Vandessa Deal: What a night so far!
Ricky Storm: 22 years in the making!
Vandessa Deal: Doug Devens won’t just come out here as a champion he will come out here as a conqueror. Double champion!
Ricky Storm: Doug has to be tired, but maybe the stem cells are working! May he hit my boy Kip up for some D-Bol or trenbolone!
Vandessa Deal: Both these competitors represent the same faction, but this match is about personal gain! They have to set the alliance to Daniel Dare aside to achieve their goals and dreams!
Ricky Storm: Let’s head to bloody Lord Robert Stock! That guy is totally loco daddy! He’s an honorary Planet Silverstar member!
Stock: Oi! Still bloody talking here! From Chicago, weighing in at 254 bloody pounds, DOUG DEVENS!
("Ride of the Valkyries" by Wagner plays. Devens stands at the top of the ramp, both championships displayed with quiet arrogance. Thomas Gordon lingers just behind him, hands folded, a satisfied smile on his face like a man watching a long-term investment finally peak.)
Ricky Storm: He beat Scott Grayse earlier tonight with Gordon’s help, let’s be clear about that, but he’s walking into this match already wounded. Two matches. Two belts and now Nightwalker? That’s rough! She is someone you should never overlook especially on one of the grandest stages!
Vandessa Deal: She is Rage's REAL DEAL! She is laser focused on winning here tonight. Yeah, it’s strange seeing Salvation church members facing one another but when it’s for one of the most prestigious titles in wrestling today all bets are off!
Storm: She’s real? Are you for real daddy? She is as fake as your tits!
Vandessa Deal: Idiot! Do all you Storms share one collective brain? Of course you do and it’s damaged! Just sit there and be mute!
Ricky Storm: We are the free folk! We have a pretty sweet time Machine, just ask Ferman, Barnhill or Jennings! Our president JOEY FERMAN of Planet Silverstar is C.O.O. Of UWA!
Vanessa Deal: Crayon crew as Thief Taylor calls them! Just stop talking about them. No one cares! NO ONE CARES!
Robert Stock: His bloody opponent hailing from some bloody quadrant somewhere in bloody hell…..
(A little girl's giggle is heard and then " Out of the darkness hell's queen did call to pain and suffering she brought to them all. Away ran the children to hide in their beds in fear that the devil would chop off their heads". (The little girl giggles again)
Stock: Presenting, the bloody Queen of Hell - NIGHTWALKER!
(At that point the lights go out and fog fills the stage as "Dracula” by Rob Zombie hits a fire ball, shoots out of the stage and turns into Loralie Blackwell . She heads down the ramp to the ring in cat-like strides glaring at the crowd as the non-believers boo her and her followers cheer. She stops at the edge of the stage and snaps her fingers disappearing only to reappear in the middle of the ring and heads to her corner.)
Ricky Storm: Her trickery shows no bounds! I wonder if David Copperfield did his apprenticeship under her tutelage? What about D.B Copper? I swore I saw him at the Dollar Tree in Lima, Ohio! Might have been Tat Tom!
Vandessa Deal: She earned this shot you fool. BOH points. Consistency and she chose him. That tells you everything. She is more focused now than she has been in a long time.
Ricky Storm: Rumor has it that my boy Dougie D lived in a jungle with a crazy tribe that taught him the real meaning of enlightenment, daddy!
Vandessa Deal: Lies! All lies, I swear, I am not paid enough for this!
**DING**DING**
(They circle slowly, neither willing to overcommit. Circling like two gladiators destined for greatness. They are circling while jaw jacking one another. Both competitors circling with their eyes locked on one another. )
Ricky Storm: This is Scientific Showcase rules submissions only. No pinfalls, no knockouts. One mistake, and it’s over.
(The first lock-up is brief and violent. Nightwalker drops level, reaching for Devens’ leg, but Devens sprawls hard and drives her face-first into the mat. He stomps on her.)
Vandessa Deal: That’s veteran instinct. Devens didn’t hesitate; he smothered her.
Ricky Storm: Being from hell and all that darkness I bet she enjoys a little smothering! I know I do!
Deal: Of course you do, you sick freak!
(Devens grinds a forearm across Nightwalker’s face, just enough to hurt, just enough to irritate. Terry Dale warns him. Devens ignores it. They reset. He attempts to try again but Nightwalker strikes faster this time twisting into Devens’ arm and forcing him toward the ropes.)
Ricky Storm: Nightwalker’s not trying to overpower him. She’s trying to out-think him. Doug is a bit older so he could be sun-downing!
(Devens breaks free with a rake of the fingers and immediately snaps on a headlock, dragging Nightwalker to the mat and slowing the pace to a crawl. Gordon nods approvingly from ringside.)
Vandessa Deal: This is Doug Devens’ world right now. This is how he wins he drains you.
Ricky Storm: Plus, Gordon in your corner ain’t a bad thing either! He ain’t eye candy or anything, but you got to be wondering, if you're Nightwalker, when he’s gonna pull some shit, daddy!
(Nightwalker fights up, shoots Devens off the ropes but Devens blocks, yanks her arm over the top rope, and drops his weight onto it.)
Ricky Storm: That arm’s a target now. Everything Devens does from here will be about control.
Deal: He’s trying to wear her down, not a rookie move by any means.
(Back inside, Devens twists the arm again and again, threatening quick armbars, forcing Nightwalker to burn energy escaping instead of attacking. Then suddenly Nightwalker rolls through a transition and snaps on a triangle choke.)
Vandessa Deal: She’s got it! She’s got it locked in!
(The crowd roars as Devens scrambles, stacking her just enough to reach the ropes with his fingertips.)
Ricky Storm: That was close. Too close. Good thing he has a furry red-assed Orangutan's reach!
Deal: That would be a baboon you donkey!
(Gordon jumps onto the apron, barking at Dale, buying Devens precious seconds to recover. Nightwalker snaps. She charges Devens, smashing his head into the corner, kneeing him in the ribs, then dragging him down into a brutal neck crank.)
Vandessa Deal: This is frustration boiling over. Nightwalker feels it slipping.
Ricky Storm: She is mad as a hornet! Her eyes are glowing! Is Lucifer gonna crack the earth and appear from the depths of hell? I hope not, Halloween isn’t for like 10 months!
(Devens bites her hand to break free. Dale scolds him. Gordon waves it off. Nightwalker responds by chopping Devens leg out and stomping directly on the knee before locking in a kneebar.)
Ricky Storm: That’s the same knee he’s been favoring all night!
Vandessa Deal: He bit her!!!!! What the hell!
Ricky Storm: He must have missed catering!
(Devens howls, clawing to the ropes. He barely escapes. Nightwalker is laughing while she creeps forward! She grabs him by the head and suplexes him over. She is quick to her feet and drops a hard elbow. She grinding that elbow into his throat in an attempt to choke him out. Devens flips her over and begins just a flurry of hard rights!)
Vandessa Deal: Deven’s just brawling now!
Ricky Storm: He better pace himself. This ain’t 2010!
(Devens traps Nightwalker during a flurry of rage and cinches in a Crossface, sitting deep and wrenching back with everything he has. He’s reefing on her neck with a good grip. Nightwalker slowly trying to inch her way to the ropes. Doug applies more pressure, slowing her fight.)
Vandessa Deal: This could be it!
(Nightwalker crawls. Inch by inch. Fingertips scraping canvas. Rope break. The crowd applauds both. Nightwalker rolls to the floor. Devens follows but she snaps him forward with a huge clothesline, driving the back of his head into the apron.)
Ricky Storm: That’s vicious! She’s dismantling him! That rattled his brain. He may need a cat-scan!
Vanessa Deal: Step by step she wears him down. She wants this gold!
(Nightwalker attempts to lift him but he pushes her into the guard rail. She is clobbering him. He hits her with a knee raise taking her back. Doug to his feet and suplexes her over taking both competitors down!)
Vandessa Deal: Some old school traditional move sets.
Ricky Storm: Sometimes things that are old become new again. Just like your tits!
Vandessa Deal: Idiot, I swear!
(Nightwalker and Devens are both slow to get up! Nightwalker gets to get her feet and delivers a huge headbutt sending Doug back into the ring apron.)
Ricky Storm: Now that’s using your head, eh!
(She rolls him into the ring, Nightwalker locks in an arm-triangle choke. Devens staggers to his feet and slams her into the corner, but she keeps the hold applied. Then the building loses its god damn mind!)
(“Legendary by Skillet” plays over the loud speaker.)
Vandessa Deal: WAIT!!!!! Hold THE DAMN PHONE! WAIT A SECOND!!!!
Ricky Storm: Someone call my daddy, daddy - ya know!
(Harold Hartley appears on the stage.)
Ricky Storm: You’ve got to be kidding me.
Vanessa Deal: This is crazy!
(Harold looks at Robert bloody Stock and nods.)
Robert Stock: Harold Hartley is cashing in the WHO’S THE DADDY PRIZE. The match is now a triple threat.
(Devens is screaming like he has seen a ghost? He’s holding Terry Dale trying to get his feet. Hartley runs down the ramp and slides into the ring and Nightwalker turns and CRACK.)
Vandessa Deal: NO! NO!
(Hartley levels Nightwalker with a lead pipe, knocking her out cold. He tosses the pipe out of the ring before Terry Dale notices.)
Ricky Storm: This is a robbery!
(Hartley turns to Devens. He charges in blind rage. Hartley sidesteps. Strikes. Drops Devens to the mat.)
Vandessa Deal: Hartley’s been waiting a year for this moment!
(Hartley traps the arm and sinks in The PAINKILLER. Devens fights. Thrashes. Reaches for Gordon.)
Ricky Storm: There’s nowhere to go! That’s a huge DICK MOVE OF THE CENTURY!
Vandessa Deal: He’s trying to break his arm!
Ricky Storm: Pay back is a bitch daddy!
(Deven’s is fighting it. He is screaming in pain. Terry Dale is down asking Deven’s if he taps! He shakes his head no! He’s frothing at the mouth while gasping from the pain.)
Vanessa Deal: He’s gonna break his damn arm!
Ricky Storm: I can’t wait for the pop crack rice crispy sound! Pay back is a real super bitch daddy!
(Devens taps. The pain was too severe and The bell rings.)
**DING**DING**DING**
Stock: Your bloody WINNER! - HAROLD HARTLEY!!!
Vandessa Deal: HAROLD HARTLEY HAS DONE IT!
(Hartley rises as the crowd explodes. He takes the Scientific Showcase Championship the same one Deven’s took from him long ago. Hartley flips Devens off. Nightwalker glares from the corner, fury burning through the haze.)
Ricky Storm: Nightwalker was robbed. Devens was humbled. And Harold Hartley just rewrote history. Hartley walks up the ramp, championship reclaimed, while chaos and anger linger behind him.
Vandessa Deal: This wasn’t just a match, Ricky. This was a reckoning.
Ricky Storm: LEDGENDARY LIKE ONLY RAGE CAN PROVIDE!
Deal: Okay RAGE fans it all comes down to this, the main event of Year 22. After a year long Bouts Of Honor competition that saw Team Cage come out victorious and giving the advantage to the challenger in this match. RAGE World Champion Daniel Dare will defend his title against his long time rival Cage in the FEAR FACTORY which will take place inside of the CATHEDRAL in Chicago, Illinois, home of none other than the Hardcore Holy Roller himself the Saint, who is currently in TCW, another long time rival of Dare and the same can be said of Cage, who will also be the SPECIAL REFEREE! I can’t believe what we are about to see!
Storm: Neither can I! This is going to be INSANE!
Deal: Insane doesn’t even begin to cover it! The fans here in Madison Square Garden will be watching it on RAGE-Vision as there are cameras set up all over the Cathedral to capture the action to make sure none of the fans here in New York City or watching at home miss a second of what will be an unquestionably dangerous and violent match!
Storm: It should be noted that there will be NO ONE ELSE inside the Cathedral except for Cage, Dare, and the Saint and one can only imagine what waits for them inside! No members of Team Dare or the Salvation Church. No members of Team Cage. Just those three inside the Cathedral, with Chicago firefighters and paramedics standing by outside the property for when the match ends, which is now the focal point of the Fear Factory match inside the home of the man who created it all the way back in 2017 while he was the RAGE World Champion which was an absolutely epic match. In fact the Saint loved the match so much he even brought it to TCW with him back in 2022!
Deal: The Saint won both of those matches, while we saw Jerry Root win in 2018 and Gemini prevail in 2019 here in RAGE so this will be only the FIFTH TIME this match will be used in either fed as it is so dangerous, so mind altering, both feds agree that it should be used SPARINGLY and ONLY in extreme situations and there is no situation more extreme than the BLOOD FEUD between Daniel Dare and Cage!
Storm: These two have been going after each other for YEARS and now they have a chance to finally settle this in what will be maybe the most challenging match of their careers. Cage won the right to pick the stipulation to this match and he decided on the Fear Factory as he doesn’t just want to beat Dare, he wants to push him to his physical and mental limit while at the same time hoping to walk out of the Cathedral as the new RAGE World Champion.
Deal: Cage has been obsessed with taking down Dare and the Salvation Church and now he finally gets Dare, in what is his last chance to fight for the RAGE World Championship, one on one in an environment Cage thinks favors him and a match he says is right up his alley and with this being his last chance at taking down Dare, Cage is swinging for the fences with this pick. But while Cage clearly knows what he is doing and what he is getting in for, we can’t forget the man he is facing is Daniel Dare. He has seen it all, done it all, and will not be intimidated by this match no matter how dangerous or torturous it may seem.
Storm: Let’s not forget Dare and the Salvation Church spent over a year inside of the Cathedral after they were gifted it by Mason International after the Saint’s controversial departure from the business last summer. They used it as their home, their base of operations, and remade it in their image while they were there. And during that time they got to know every room, every hallway, every corner in the Cathedral so while Cage may think he has Dare backed into a corner, Dare spent a long time inside the Cathedral and with his knowledge of the layout of the Cathedral, there are those who feel Cage made a rash decision picking the Cathedral as the location and that he might have accidentally handed Dare the advantage without realizing it.
Deal: That is an excellent point as Dare took great pleasure in revamping the Cathedral in his image while the Salvation Church occupied it which they did until the Miracle Marathon when the Saint defeated Dare to become the RAGE World Champion and reclaim ownership of the Cathedral. Dare was able to regain the championship at Hell’s Holiday bringing us to this moment now where two of the sport's most bitter rivals finally get to settle their issues in what might be the final encounter between them. But we would not be doing our job if we didn’t discuss the man who will be officiating this match taking place inside HIS HOME and that is none other than the Saint.
Storm: It would be malpractice if we didn’t discuss him or his history with both of these men. Everyone knows about the wars waged between the Saint and Daniel Dare over the years. They have spent nearly THREE DECADES inflicting ungodly pain and suffering on each other in the feud that was standard bearer every other feud in this sport has been compared to. It was the first feud EVER inducted into the Hall Of Fame and even during “down times” when they are not actively battling each other, there is still a hate between them that will never die no matter how much time passes.
Deal: They don’t call Saint vs. Dare the Feud of Feuds for nothing as they have been in some of the bloodiest, most violent and historic matches this sport has ever seen. With all of that said, while many feel the Saint being the special referee for this match gives Cage the advantage, there are those who feel differently because while many people focus on the Saint’s hatred of Dare, let’s not forget that the Saint also has had a long and violent history with Cage.
Storm: They have engaged in some of the most brutal matches the sport has ever seen and while neither of them hate each other like they hate Dare, to say they are friends would be considered a massive case of misinformation because there is no love lost between Cage and the Saint either.
Deal: Throw in the fact that Cage and Dare are fighting inside THE SAINT’S HOME, a home he spent a year trying to get back and several months renovating when he did, no thanks to Cage’s use of a blow torch while he was “helping” clean the Cathedral up, something that did not sit well with the Saint. Word is while any weapon is in play for this match, word is the Saint put in the contract when asked to ref this match nothing flammable would be used in this match, as well as that RAGE would foot the bill for any part of his home that gets damaged or destroyed during this match. Some say it was the Saint just trying to squeeze a few extra dollars out of RAGE just because he could, but he also knows that by agreeing to let the Fear Factory take place inside of his home there is a good chance it will not look exactly the same when it’s done.
Storm: For his sake I hope he has a good contractor on speed dial because he is going to need it when it’s done! In addition to all the insanity and blood shed we are going to witness, both Cage and Dare are going to have to face their greatest fear if they hope to win this match. No pinfalls will be counted for a wrestler who hasn’t faced his fear so even if your opponent drops dead with no chance of kicking out, if you haven’t faced your fear yet the Saint won’t even consider making the count!
Deal: Both of these men know that and are ready to face whatever fear they have to take down the other, and knowing what type of men Cage and Dare, we can only imagine what kind of fear they could possibly have!
Storm: I shudder to think what could possibly scare these two!
Deal: I don't know what it could be but we are close to finding out as Stock is in the ring ready for the announcements!
Stock: LADIES AND BLOODY GENTLEMEN! OUR NEXT MATCH IS THE MAIN BLOODY EVENT OF YEAR 22 AND IS THE FEAR FACTORY MATCH THAT IS TAKING PLACE INSIDE THE SAINT'S BLOODY CATHEDRAL IN CHICAGO, ILLINOIS AND IS FOR THE RAGE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP!
(Crowd pops LOUDLY)
Stock: INTRODUCING FIRST, THE SPECIAL REFEREE! HE IS A HALL OF BLOODY FAMER AND ONE OF THE GREATEST BLOODY WRESTLER'S OF ALL TIME! HE IS THE HARDCORE HOLY ROLLER ….. THE SAINT!
(GOAT by the Cult plays bringing a deafening roar from the fans as the Saint, thanks to the cameras inside the Cathedral, appears on the RAGE-Vision. He makes his way to a wrestling ring set up in the basement gym of the Cathedral. He is wearing a referee’s shirt with the word GOAT on the back. He looks into the camera to acknowledge the fans back in New York who continue to cheer loudly.)
Stock: NOW INTRODUCING THE BLOODY CHALLENGER! FROM MESA, ARIZONA… WEIGHING 225 POUNDS, HE IS A MULTI-TIME HALL OF BLOODY FAMER… THIS… IS… CAGE!!!
(The fans erupt into deafening cheers as they see Cage make his way into the ring in the basement gym. Cage points at the camera to acknowledge the fans then goes about getting ready for the match.)
Stock: NOW INTRODUCING THE CHAMPION! HE IS THE LEADER OF THE SALVATION BLOODY CHURCH AND CALLS HIMSELF THE MESSIAH OF WRESTLING! HE WEIGHS IN AT 300 BLOODY POUNDS AND HAILS FROM TO HELL AND BACK! THE RAGE WORLD CHAMPION …. DANIEL DARE!
(Dare makes his way towards the ring in the basement gym of the Cathedral while the fans back in. New York City boo him LUSTILY as he says a few incendiary words into the camera before stepping into the ring.)
*CAMERA VIEW ON TELEVISION SWITCHES TO DIRECTLY INSIDE THE CATHEDRAL*
Deal: They are inside the ring in the basement gym of the Cathedral as we now switch to the view inside of the Cathedral where the action is about to take place. Even though they are all the way out in Chicago we can feel the tension all the way out here in New York! The Saint calls Cage and Dare to the middle of the ring and is giving them both last second instructions!
Saint: Alright you two, PAY ATTENTION to what I’m about to say because I’m only going to say it once and I WILL NOT REPEAT MYSELF! This is the FEAR FACTORY but it is also MY HOUSE! I didn’t wait a year to get the Cathedral back and then agree to let you two fight it out inside MY HOME without a few assurances from RAGE beforehand.
This IS an anything goes match, weapons are allowed, and in fact encouraged, and ANYTHING is fair game to be used. HOWEVER, I want you to keep in mind that thanks to a clause in my contract that RAGE agreed to, IF YOU BREAK IT YOU BOUGHT IT! So feel free to use whatever you want, but remember if you break it, the money is coming out of YOUR PAYCHECK NO QUESTIONS ASKED!
Deal: The Saint isn’t playing about that!
Saint: ALSO, since this is the Fear Factory, if you want to win you must FACE YOUR FEAR! Any pinfall or submissions without facing your fear first will be IGNORED so I strongly advise both of you face your fears as soon as possible to speed the proceedings along. Falls also can take place ANYWHERE inside the Cathedral on OR outside. As long as it's only Cathedral grounds, it's good. The ONLY rule I have tonight is that while weapons are in fact allowed, NOTHING FLAMMABLE IS ALLOWED! And we all know why that is …. CAGE.
Cage: IT WAS ONE ROOM!
Saint: IT WAS A BIG ROOM! I DID allow both of you to place weapons at random locations in the Cathedral as I damn well this fight isn’t staying inside this ring. Only you two know where you placed them so use them at will and while I am strictly enforcing my NO FIRE RULE, feel free to spill as much blood as you want because that cleans up much easier than fire. No thanks to Cage.
Cage: Just let it go already!
Saint: I REFUSE TO LET IT GO! YOU ALMOST BURNED DOWN THE WHOLE DAMN PLACE! Also there is one room on the main floor that is sealed off and OFF LIMITS and you must NOT GO IN THERE OR SOMETHING SERIOUSLY HORRIBLE WILL HAPPEN TO YOU!
Dare: I didn’t agree to that! You can’t tell me what to do, I’M THE MESSIAH AND YOUR BIOLOGICAL FATHER! If I want to go in that room I’M GOING IN THAT ROOM!
Saint: THE HELL YOU ARE! As I said before, MY HOUSE MY RULES so what I say GOES! That being said, enough wasting time, let’s go about the business of you two kicking the shit out each other! RING THE BELL!
**DING**DING**
Deal: The bell has rung and Cage and Dare immediately go at each other! It’s a slugfest from the start with the Saint looking on as Cage and Dare are using each other like a punching bag in the early going!
Storm: They’ve waited all year for this match and now that it’s here they aren’t going to hold back! They are rolling along the ring ropes beating the crap out of each other and it’s only to get more violent from here!
Deal: Cage has Dare backed into the corner and is whaling on him with rights and lefts …. DARE WITH A KICK TO THE NUTS! Cage goes down to his knees and Dare viciously boots him in the head!
Storm: There are no rules so he did it right in front of the Saint knowing there will be no repercussions for doing so!
Deal: Dare smirks at the Saint telling him it’s going to be a short night for him and the easiest paycheck he ever earned and now grabs Cage and CLOBBERS him across the back! He does it again and now he grabs Cage in a front face lock and SWINGS HIM VIOLENTLY ACROSS THE RING!
Storm: Cage sits up grabbing his neck and he might have tweaked something in it when Dare threw him!
Deal: Cage tries to stand up and Dare CLOTHESLINES him and sends him to the mat! He goes to cover Cage, but the Saint just stands in the corner staring at him!
Dare: WHAT ARE YOU DOING? GET OFF YOUR ASS AND MAKE THE COUNT!
Saint: YOU KNOW THE RULES! NOT UNTIL YOU FACE YOUR FEARS! FACE IT AND I’LL COUNT! UNTIL THEN SHUT YOUR MOUTH!
Deal: Dare clearly didn’t like the Saint telling him off, but the rules are clear! No pinfalls or submissions will be counted until a wrestler faces his fear! Dare reluctantly and angrily goes back to Cage who shoots up and catches him with a DROP KICK that sends Dare flying through the ropes out to the floor!
Storm: Landing on the floor is hard enough under normal circumstances but there is NO MAT on the floor in this basement gym so Dare’s landing was rougher than usual!
Storm: Dare gets up slowly trying to shake off the pain …. CAGE WITH A SUICIDE DIVE OVER THE TOP ROPE ONTO DARE!
Deal: And that might be the last we see of the ring in this match! Dare with another rough landing on the concrete floor and now Cage grabs Dare by the hair and begins BASHING HIS HEAD INTO THE FLOOR!
Storm: Dare's head is making a sickening sound as his flesh is repeatedly SLAMMED into the concrete!
Deal: Cage pulls Dare off the floor and now he whips him HEAD FIRST into a nearby weight rack! Dare hits the ground and now Cage grabs a DUMBBELL and goes to BRAIN Dare with it …. Dare moves and Cage slams the dumbbell into the ground!
Storm: Cage stands up and turns to face Dare …. Dare grabs him and throws Cage HEAD FIRST INTO THE MIRROR BY THE WEIGHT RACK!
Deal: The mirror SHATTERS and shards of broken glass are everywhere! The Saint pulls out his cellphone and takes pictures as he's clearly documenting this so he can get reimbursed by RAGE for the damage!
Storm: Cage stands up and there is a HUGE gash on his head from where it hit the mirror! Blood is pouring down his face and it didn't take long for blood to spill tonight in the Fear Factory!
Deal: Dare picks up a glass shard and SLASHES Cage across the back with it! That opens up a huge gash on his back and Cage howls in pain! He drops to his knees and grabs a glass shard himself. Dare moves in on him and Cage STABS Dare in the foot with the glass shard! Now Dare howls like a wounded animal as these two are SLICING AND STABBING each other like maniacs and we’re barely five minutes into the Fear Factory!
Storm: We knew it would be bloody but I didn’t think the blood would come THIS FAST! These two are out to MAIM each other!
Deal: Cage pulls the glass shard out of Dare’s foot and slashes him across the thigh with it! Cage goes to stand up but Dare grabs a dumbbell and SMASHES Cage in the back with it!
Storm: OUCH! That was right in the spine! I can feel Cage’s pain all the way here in New York! That was VICIOUS!
Deal: Cage drops to his knees and tries to get some distance between himself and Dare who runs up and boots Cage in the ribs! Cage rolls over clutching his stomach in pain and Dare has had the advantage most of the early going!
Storm: Dare looks over at the Saint who looks like he just texted a photo of the broken mirror to RAGE management and yells at him to pay attention! The Saint yells back until either one of them faces their fear he doesn't have shit to do and that he should pay attention to Cage instead of him!
Deal: Dare demands to know how is he supposed to face his fear when he doesn’t know where he’s supposed to face it! The Saint yells back that it will happen when it happens and to stop bitching and start fighting!
Storm: Dare did not like that answer!
Deal: Dare does not like when anyone talks back to him! When you call yourself the Messiah of wrestling you think everyone is beneath you! Dare is still carrying that dumbbell and turns back to face Cage who is slowly getting up. Dare charges at Cage and goes to PUNCH HIM WITH THE DUMBBELL …. CAGE.PICKS UP A BENCH AND USES IT AS A SHIELD TO BLOCK THE PUNCH!
Storm: Dare's hand went into the bench with the weight of the dumbbell behind it! He drops the dumbbell and howls in pain as he might have injured his hand! Dare angrily turns towards Cage who grabs Dare by the head and SLAMS his face on the workout bench!
Deal: Dare is rocked and now Cage leaps up on the workout bench and now leaps towards Dare with a HURRICANRANA! OH MY GOD!
Storm: Great move by Cage as it sent Dare crashing into a nearby treadmill! Cage runs over and STOMPS Dare's head into the treadmill and that didn't sound good!
Deal: Cage now STANDS on Dare’s back while he is face down on the treadmill. Cage looks at the control panel and flips on the power switch ….. THE TREADMILL IS MOVING WHILE CAGE IS STANDING ON DARE’S BACK!
Storm: The treadmill is GRINDING Dare’s face while Cage remains on top of him ….. Cage CRANKS up the speed on the treadmill as it continues to grind Darel’s face! CAGE IS USING THE TREADMILL LIKE A BELT SANDER ON DARE’S FACE!
Deal: Cage continues to turn up the speed on the treadmill as Dare growls in pain! Dare is trying to get out of this and now he rolls his entire body onto the treadmill which shoots him off and causes Cage to go FACE FIRST into the control panel! He lands on the treadmill and is shot off of it like Dare was into a nearby wall!
Storm: Dare sits up and sees his reflection in a nearby mirror and sees his face is BRIGHT RED as Cage tried to take his skin off with the treadmill! There’s a huge cut on Dare’s forehead and blood is coming out of it as both men have already been busted open!
Deal: Dare looks at his wound in the mirror and he is FURIOUS! Cage tried to permanently disfigure him with the treadmill and Dare is not going to let that stand! He pulls Cage up by the throat and CHOKE SLAMS HIM ON THE TREADMILL!
Storm: The treadmill is now DESTROYED and unusable thanks to that Choke Slam and the Saint pulls out his cellphone and makes a call to RAYMOND CUCUMBER?
Saint: HEY CUCUMBER? IT’S THE SAINT! YEAH I KNOW I’M SUPPOSED TO BE REFFING THIS MATCH, BUT HAVE YOU SEEN THE MESS THEY’RE MAKING? THEY’RE TEARING SHIT UP LEFT AND RIGHT AND AT THIS RATE I MIGHT NOT HAVE A HOUSE LEFT WHEN THIS IS OVER! SO THAT FEE YOU HAD TO PAY TCW FOR THEM TO AGREE TO LET ME REF THIS MATCH? IT IS NOW DOUBLE! HEY, YOU KNEW MY SERVICES WOULDN’T BE CHEAP, SO IF YOU WANT ME TO CONTINUE TO STAND BACK WHILE THEY DESTROY MY HOME I JUST GOT BACK, YOU WILL PAY THE TAB AND THANK ME FOR IT! THERE’S NO NEED TO BE LIKE THAT, JUST PAY ME WHAT YOU OWE AND WE’LL BE GOOD! I KNEW YOU’D COME AROUND! PLEASURE DOING BUSINESS WITH YOU!
Deal: Dare overheard the Saint call Cucumber and he isn’t happy about him making calls while he’s reffing his match!
Dare: WHAT THE HELL ARE YOU DOING? WHY ARE YOU CALLING CUCUMBER WHEN YOU’RE SUPPOSED TO BE REFFING MY MATCH! WHAT IS WRONG WITH YOU!
Saint: DON’T YOU WORRY ABOUT WHAT I’M DOING, WORRY ABOUT WHAT YOU SHOULD BE DOING BECAUSE WHAT I DO IS MY BUSINESS, NOT YOURS!
Deal: Dare is LIVID at the Saint and is literally SEETHING as he turns back towards Cage who is trying to get out of the wreckage of the treadmill. He gets to his feet and Dare lifts him up for a SUPLEX INTO THE WALL! That cracked some of the plaster and you can see the look on the Saint’s face as he clearly is going to demand more money from RAGE after this!
Storm: I don’t know how much money they had to offer the Saint AND TCW for him to agree to ref this match, but I’m sure it was a LOT!
Deal: Dare pulls Cage up and tries to whip him into the wall again, but Cage reverses it and sends Dare FACE FIRST into the wall and that causes more damage! The Saint is heard saying off to the side that RAGE is going to go bankrupt paying off all this damage as Cage grabs Dare as he steps away from the wall and drills him with a big right! That knocks Dare towards the gym doors and now Cage uses Dare’s head to SMASH OPEN the doors and boots Dare out into the hallway!
Storm: They’re now free to go anywhere in the Cathedral and there’s no telling what damage they might do! Cage runs over and drives a big elbow into the back of Dare’s head and that knocks him to the floor! Cage runs towards him and hits Dare with a MASSIVE DOUBLE STOMP TO THE BACK!
Deal: Cage rolls Dare over and tries to go for the cover and the Saint has to tell him he needs to face his fear first. Cage asks when is that supposed to happen and the Saint tells Cage it will happen when it happens and he’s tired of answering questions! Cage turns towards Dare who reaches up and GOUGES Cage in the eyes! That slows him down and now Dare grabs Cage and throws him into a nearby elevator!
Storm: The Cathedral has elevators? I didn’t know that! This place is more massive than I thought!
Deal: Dare follows Cage in and tackles Cage against the wall! The elevator door shuts behind them and now it’s just Dare and Cage inside the elevator!
Storm: The Saint is still in the basement and now has to catch up to Dare and Cage! We now get the camera view inside the elevator as Dare is beating down Cage!
Deal: Dare SLAMS Cage’s head against the elevator wall and Cage slumps to the ground! Dare knees him in the face and blood from Cage’s open wound SPLATTERS all over the elevator!
Storm: Some of it got on the elevator camera lens! Damn that went everywhere!
Deal: Dare is BRUTALIZING Cage inside the elevator as being in a confined space with Daniel Dare is not anyplace you want to be, not even one of the toughest men in the wrestling industry in Cage!
Storm: Dare is going off on Cage with rights and lefts and is BERATING Cage as he does! He’s telling Cage he should have never come back to RAGE and he is going to cripple him while his family watches!
Deal: Dare is beating Cage to a pulp inside the elevator and Cage may be OUT! Dare sees Cage is defenseless and now holds up his hand! We all know what that means as Dare goes for the TESTICLE SQUEEZE ….
Storm: What the hell! The lights in the elevator WENT OFF! It’s PITCH BLACK IN THERE!
Deal: What the hell is going on! We can hear Dare screaming to turn the lights back on so he can finish beating down Cage, but we can’t see him …. The elevator lights up again and WHAT IS THAT!
Storm: I don’t know it looks like a video of some abandoned building …. Wait a second, that's RAGE HEADQUARTERS! The windows are boarded up and the doors are chained and padlocked! WHAT THE HELL IS THIS!
Voice: WHAT YOU ARE LOOKING IS ALL THAT’S LEFT OF THE WRESTLING PROMOTION KNOWN AS RAGE! WHAT WAS ONCE A PROUD AND THRIVING COMPANY THAT EMPLOYED THE BEST WRESTLERS IN THE WORLD IS NOW NOTHING, BUT A MEMORY AS THE COMPANY WAS FORCED TO CLOSE IT’S DOORS FOREVER AFTER DANIEL DARE LOST THE RAGE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP TO CAGE!
INTEREST IN THE COMPANY PLUMMETED OVERNIGHT, SUBSCRIPTIONS TO ALL RAGE STREAMING SERVICES WERE CANCELED, TICKET SALES CRASHED, MERCHANDISE DIDN’T SELL AND FANS STOPPED WATCHING ENTIRELY OVERNIGHT!
SHORTLY AFTER, ONE WRESTLING PROMOTION AFTER ANOTHER WAS FORCED TO CLOSE IT’S DOORS FOREVER AS WRESTLING DIED THE NIGHT THE MESSIAH LOST!
Storm: WHAT WAS THAT!
Deal: I don’t know, but that was INSANE! It was some sort of apocalyptic vision of the future of the wrestling industry should Dare lose this match!
Voice: DANIEL DARE HAS FACED HIS FEAR!
Deal: The lights in the elevator come back on and we see Dare balled up in the corner in the fetal position rocking back and forth saying “MAKE IT STOP!” Dare’s fear is that the wrestling industry will be no more if he loses to Cage! He’s now faced it and he can now go for the win!
Storm: The elevator finally reaches the next floor and the doors open. Dare quickly gets off the elevator and turns to curse it out saying it should go back to hell where it belongs! He looks over his shoulder and sees the Saint standing just down the hallway who is waiting impatiently for Dare and Cage to resume fighting.
Saint: CONGRATULATIONS YOU FACED YOUR FEAR! NOW CAN WE TRY TO FINISH THIS MATCH WHILE WE’RE STILL IN 2025?
Dare: YOU WEREN’T ON THE ELEVATOR! HOW THE HELL DID YOU GET UP HERE SO FAST?
Saint: SECRET PASSAGES, THEY’RE ALL OVER THE PLACE, REMEMBER?
Dare: OH YES, THE SECRET PASSAGES! I ALWAYS LOVED THOSE. DID YOU USE THE ONE IN THE SOUTHEAST CORNER?
Saint: OF COURSE I DID. IT’S THE QUICKEST WAY HERE FROM THE BASEMENT.
Dare: I ALWAYS LOVED THAT PASSAGE, MADE MOVING AROUND THIS PLACE SO MUCH EASIER.
Saint: IT’S ONE OF MY FAVORITE THINGS ABOUT THE CATHEDRAL. BY THE WAY YOU MAY WANT TO LOOK OUT.
Dare: LOOK OUT? LOOK OUT FOR WHAT ….
Deal: CAGE EXPLODES OUT OF THE ELEVATOR AND TACKLES DARE INTO A NEARBY TABLE! A vase that was on the table falls off and shatters on the floor!
Cage: OH SHIT! I AM SO SORRY ABOUT THAT!
Saint: DON’T BE! THAT IS A VASE DARE LEFT BEHIND WHEN I KICKED THE SALVATION CHURCH OUT OF HERE! IT’S EXPENSIVE AS HELL BUT IS ALSO AN EYESORE SO YOU DID ME A FAVOR?
Dare: IS THAT MY VASE FROM THE MING DYNASTY FROM CHINA? I WAS WONDERING WHERE I LEFT THAT! IT’S A PRICELESS ANTIQUE!
Saint: NOT ANYMORE!
Dare: CAGE YOU BASTARD! YOU OWE ME A MILLION DOLLARS!
Cage: I THOUGHT YOU SAID IT WAS PRICLESS!
Dare: I JUST PUT A PRICE ON IT AND IT’S A MILLION DOLLARS!
Cage: GOOD LUCK GETTING IT FROM ME!
Deal: Dare explodes into a blind rage and TACKLES Cage to the floor! Dare POUNDS him in the head with a Double Axe Handle, but now Cage MULE KICKS Dare off of him and sends Dare HEAD FIRST down a nearby stairwell! Dare is sprawled out on a landing several steps down and now Cage HURLS himself over the railing and lands on Dare with a SPLASH!
Storm: HOLY SHIT! Cage damn near hurled himself to his death, but fortunately for him he landed on Dare! Blood splattered all over the wall and the Saint is going to have a hell of a time cleaning this up when this match is over!
Deal: You couldn’t pay me enough to help clean up this mess! Cage goes to cover Dare, but quickly stops as he remembers he still hasn’t faced his fear! He pulls Dare up and looks like he is setting him up for the THUNDER CAGE …. Dare blocks it and catches Cage with a HEAD BUTT! That slows Cage down and now Dare lifts Cage up and POWER BOMBS CAGE OFF THE STAIRWAY TO THE FLOOR BELOW!
Storm: Fortunately for Cage there was a table at the bottom of the stairway to break his fall and I say fortunately with a heavy dose of Silverstarian sarcasm because Cage is in a heap!
Deal: I don’t know WHY there would be a table at the bottom of a stairwell, but knowing the Saint he put it there hoping something like this would happen! Dare moves down the stairs as quickly as he can and throws himself on top of Cage for the cover! Now the Saint can count and we get 1 …. 2 …. CAGE KICKS OUT!
Storm: Cage survived that brutal fall from the stairwell to the floor below that sent him through the table, but that is not something you want to try to survive more than once! And Cage has to hope he can face his fear soon because right now he is at a distinct disadvantage in this match!
Deal: Dare wanted that pin, but now he knows he can tee off on Cage and doesn’t have to worry about suffering a pin or being made to tap out as Cage still needs to face his fear. Dare pulls Cage up and heaves him into the Saint’s living room! Cage gets up and Dare sends him HEAD FIRST INTO THE SAINT’S LARGE SCREEN TELEVISION!
Storm: The Saint puts his hand over his eyes and starts shaking his head, muttering to himself why the hell did I agree to this and that Cucumber owes him big time!
Deal: Cage is laid out on the floor and now Dare tries to PUSH THE LARGE SCREEN TELEVISION ON TOP OF CAGE …. CAGE MOVES AND THE TELEVISION CRASHES ON THE FLOOR!
Storm: The Saint throws his hands up and says to himself I know what I’m demanding RAGE buy for me when this is over! Cage is back to his feet and Dare charges at him …. Cage ducks down and FLIPS DARE OVER WITH A BIG BACK BODY DROP THROUGH THE SAINT’S COFFEE TABLE!
Deal: The coffee table EXPLODED as soon as Dare crashed through it and the Saint is looking down at him as Dare lays in the wreckage of the coffee table!
Saint: YOU KNOW WHAT? I HATED THAT DAMN THING! YOU DID ME A FAVOR! BUT YOU STILL OWE ME A NEW TELEVISION!
Cage: PUT IT ON MY TAB!
Deal: Cage sees Dare laying in a heap as he tries to get out of the mess that was once the Saint’s coffee table. Cage goes to move in on him …. THE FLOOR OPENS UP UNDERNEATH CAGE AND HE FALLS INTO IT! WHAT THE HELL WAS THAT!
Storm: A TRAP DOOR! IT WAS A TRAP DOOR! WHAT KIND OF LUNATIC HAS A TRAP DOOR IN THEIR LIVING ROOM!
Deal: YOU KNOW WHOSE HOUSE THEY’RE FIGHTING IN RIGHT?
Storm: OH YEAH THE SAINT’S! I forgot about that for a second.
Deal: I’m sure you did, but let’s focus on the fact that a trap door opened up underneath Cage and sucked him deep into the bowels of the Cathedral! We have NO IDEA where the hell Cage just went to …. Wait, I see him!
Storm: I do too! Cage seems to be in a small room SOMEWHERE in the Cathedral, but we don’t know where that room is!
Deal: Cage looks around trying to find a way out but there doesn’t seem to be an exit …. What the hell, the WALLS ARE CLOSING IN!
Storm: The room is SHRINKING and Cage is trapped with nowhere to go! Cage frantically tries to find a way out …. There’s a video playing on the ceiling above! WHAT IS THIS!
Deal: It’s a video of Cage’s wife Meg and his children Rowan and Liz! They are sitting around a table with an open space for Cage and crying how he left them behind because he cared more about RAGE and beating Daniel Dare than them!
Storm: Cage is locked on this video as now it shows him as a young child after the passing of his sister, talking about how alone he feels without her, and how he became a ghost to his parents as he left them feeling alone as well!
Deal: Now we’re hearing a voice …. It’s the doctor telling him he has a brain tumor and Cage debating treatment for it!
Storm: Now it’s him snapping out of it and saying he will do it after he fights Dare because he refuses to leave the people he cares about alone!
Deal: The voice overs stop and the video shuts off as the walls continue to close in on Cage! He continues to look for a way out, but there is none as the walls are about to FLATTEN HIM ….
Storm: Another trap door opens up underneath and Cage SLIDES out of the room just as the walls were about to close around him!
Deal: Cage looks around, panicked and sweating, trying to make sense of what just happened!
Voice: CAGE HAS FACED HIS FEAR!
Deal: It was his FEAR! CAGE FACED HIS FEAR! Both men have faced their fear and now the Fear Factory is ON!
Storm: Cage exhales a sigh of relief and now tries to navigate his way back to Dare inside the Cathedral!
Deal: Cage is making his way down a hallway of sorts and comes across a door. He kicks it open and goes through where he finds himself standing in front of Dare again! Where the hell did that first trap door take him and how he did end up back here so fast!
Storm: It has to be one of those secret passages the Saint mentioned earlier!
Deal: It has to be because no other explanation makes sense! Both Cage and Dare, bloodied, bruised and still itching to wage war with each have both faced their fears and now the Fear Factory is in full swing!
Storm: The Saint is standing at the end of the hallway watching Cage and Dare stare each other down and he actually looks pleased!
Saint: YOU HAVE BOTH FACED YOUR FEARS NOW THIS IS ANYONE’S MATCH TO WIN! NOW STOP STANDING AROUND AND LET’S DO THIS ALREADY!
Deal: Neither Cage or Dare have to be told twice as just like they did at the start of the match they charge at each other and start beating the hell out of each other! Dare grabs a nearby chair and SMASHES Cage with it! Cage responds by grabbing a painting off the wall and SMASHING IT over Dare’s head!
Storm: They are throwing each other into the wall of the hallway as they continue to batter each other senseless! Dare throws Cage through a door and he ends up in the first floor bathroom! Dare follows him in and throws Cage into the bathtub! He has his hands around Cage’s throat and is CHOKING HIM while Cage claws at his face to break free!
Deal: Dare sees the faucet and turns it on and now water is filling the bathtub! Dare tries to shove Cage’s head under the faucet like he’s trying to WATERBOARD HIM!
Storm: Worse than that I think Dare is trying to DROWN HIM! The tub is filling with water around Cage’s head and Dare has Cage’s head UNDER WATER! DARE IS TRYING TO DROWN CAGE!
Deal: I know this is a no rules match, but I don’t think that includes DROWNING your opponent! Cage is under water trying to fight out but he can’t get his head above water! The Saint has seen enough and is now trying to PULL Dare off of Cage! Dare is REFUSING to let go as he is trying to put Cage away LITERALLY!
Storm: The Saint has his arm around Dare’s neck trying to pull him away from Cage as he says killing your opponent isn’t part of the deal and he’s not going to have someone die in his home!
Deal: The Saint FINALLY pries Dare off of Cage and shoves him back so he can check on him! Cage isn’t moving as his head was under water for a long time! The Saint is checking his pulse and he turns white as a ghost! He says Cage isn’t breathing …. The Saint says Cage is …. He can’t finish his thought ….
Storm: The Saint says Cage is DEAD! Daniel Dare drowned Cage and KILLED HIM!
Deal: NO! NO! This can’t be happening! This has gone too far! It has gone TOO DAMN FAR!
Storm: The Saint looks at Dare who seems totally unbothered by this! He doesn’t care that he just DROWNED CAGE and KILLED HIM!
Deal: The Saint looks up at Dare with pure ANGER in his eyes and begins screaming in his face! He’s screaming that Dare took things too far and now Cage is dead in his bathtub!
Storm: I can’t believe what I’m seeing here! Dare just KILLED CAGE! HE KILLED HIM!
Deal: Cage has been accused of having a death wish in the past, but I don’t think this is what he had in mind! The Saint exits the bathroom saying he needs to call the authorities while Dare looks unconcerned and somewhat PROUD of what he did!
Storm: How can he be proud of THAT! He just killed a man! This is SICK!
Deal: Dare turns his back to the body of Cage and yells at the Saint that he’s not going to help him clean up the body!
Storm: What is wrong with him! That is MESSED UP!
Deal: Dare is now CACKLING HYSTERICALLY as he says this means he wins …. CAGE IS RISING FROM THE BATH TUB! WHAT THE HELL!
Storm: OH MY GOD! CAGE IS A ZOMBIE NOW AND HE’S HUNGRY FOR HUMAN FLESH!
Deal: HE’S NOT A ZOMBIE! HE’S ALSO NOT DEAD! But just like a HORROR MOVIE VILLAIN who won’t stay dead when you thought he was done, I'm going with Jason Voorhees of Friday The 13th when he rises out of Crystal Lake, Cage steps out of the bathtub and now is walking towards Dare!
Storm: Cage looks POSSESSED right now! I’m scared!
Deal: Silence you big baby! Dare still thinks Cage is done for and he has no idea that Cage is ALIVE and on his feet! Dare is still cackling like a hyena to himself as Cage grabs him and spins Dare around to face him!
Storm: Dare’s jaw hits the floor as he can’t believe Cage is alive …. CAGE TACKLES DARE AND BEGINS WHALING ON HIM!
Deal: Dare is trying to cover up but Cage has gone FULLY FERAL as he pummels Dare like a madman! A few minutes ago we thought Cage was DEAD and now he’s beating the shit out of Dare which begs the question was that a RUSE between him and the Saint to fool Dare!
Storm: I don’t know and I doubt either of them will admit to it, but it sure smells that way to me!
Deal: It doesn’t matter now as Cage is PUMMELING Dare! He pulls Dare off the floor and throws him HEAD FIRST INTO THE TOILET! Cage puts Dare’s head on the toilet seat and begins SLAMMING THE LID UP AND DOWN ON IT! He now sticks Dare’s head into the toilet and FLUSHES IT ON HIM! I hope for Dare’s sake that the toilet was empty!
Storm: Cage pulls Dare up and hurls him into the hallway and Dare slams into the wall! Dare bounces back towards Cage who drops him with a FACE SLAM! Cage covers him and gets 1 …. 2 …. DARE KICKS OUT!
Deal: That is Cage’s first attempt at a pinfall after facing his fear, and now it’s all about who can put the other away! Cage grabs Dare by the hair and throws him head first into the kitchen! Dare slams into the dishwasher and Cage runs towards him with a RUNNING KNEE …. DARE MOVES AND CAGE CRASHES INTO THE DISHWASHER!
Storm: Dare opens up the dishwasher while Cage clutches his knee! Dare grabs a plate and SMASHES it over Cage’s head! Cage staggers as Dare grabs a broken piece from the plate he just destroyed and CUTS Cage across the stomach!
Deal: Cage doubles over as that cut deep, now Dare grabs Cage by the leg and places it across the open dishwasher …. DARE SLAMS IT SHUT ON CAGE’S LEG! Cage hits the ground writhing in pain and now Dare picks him up for a DEATH VALLEY DRIVER ON THE KITCHEN COUNTER!
Storm: Cage rolls off to the floor and now Dare covers him! 1 …. 2 …. CAGE KICKS OUT! Dare yells at the Saint saying it was a slow count and the Saint tells Dare maybe if he didn’t move in slow motion he might have gotten the pin!
Deal: Dare is known for trying to intimidate the officials but he isn’t going to intimidate the Saint. That isn’t going to stop him from arguing though and he is making his point known loudly!
Storm: The Saint is making his point just as loudly as these two were MADE to argue with each other!
Deal: The Saint isn’t having it with Dare and says if he wants another round with him they can set a time and place in 2026 but for now he needs to focus on Cage! Dare angrily turns around to face Dare …. CAGE SMASHES HIM OVER THE HEAD WITH A BLENDER!
Storm: Dare DROPS like he was shot as Cage BRAINED him with that blender! Glass is everywhere and I think some of it is wedged in Dare’s skull! Cage moves in, hobbling on one leg and PULLS himself up on the kitchen counter! He stands over Dare and LEAPS OFF FOR AN ELBOW SMASH!
Deal: I don’t know if he leaped off or fell off because his weakened leg couldn’t support his weight! Either way he pulled it off and Cage covers him again! 1 …. 2 …. DARE KICKS OUT!
Storm: Close call for Dare as Cage nearly got him! Dare stands up and Cage drills him with an upper cut! Another one and Dare is reeling! Cage goes to follow up but Dare lashes out with a kick to Cage’s wounded knee and Cage drops like a rock!
Deal: Dare drags Cage towards the dining room pummeling him as he does! Dare picks up Cage and SLAMS Cage on top of the dining room table! Dare climbs up on the dining room table and lifts Cage up for a MESSIANIC PILEDRIVER THROUGH THE DINING ROOM TABLE! HOLY SHIT!
Storm: That table isn’t like the ones you see at a RAGE arena, this a THICK TABLE and dare just obliterated it with Cage’s head!
Deal: Cage is writhing around in pain like a fish out of water, holding his neck which Dare tweaked earlier in the match! Dare now covers Cage and here’s the count! 1 …. 2 …. CAGE KICKS OUT IN TIME!
Storm: Dare can’t believe he didn’t get it! Dare pulls Cage up and prepares for a POWER BOMB …. Cage BACK FLIPS him over and Dare lands on debris from the broken table! Cage now wraps his left arm around Dare’s neck and begins PUMMELING him on the top of his skull with his right!
Deal: Cage is POUNDING those shards of glass from the blender stuck in Dare’s head deeper into his flesh and blood is streaming down his face! Dare reaches back and JAMS his thumb into Cage’s eye and Cage lets go! He stands up and Dare gets back to his feet. Dare moves towards him and Cage quickly responds with a SUPER KICK! It sends Dare’s head into the wall and he hits the floor! Cage covers him and gets 1 …. 2 …. DARE KICKS OUT IN TIME!
Storm: Another close call for Dare, but he’s still alive! Cage can’t believe he didn’t get it and goes to follow up, but Dare catches him with a big right hook! Cage fires back and now they are brawling down the main hallway of the Cathedral!
Deal: The punches are flying fast and furious …. Wait a second there’s that room the Saint was talking about earlier!
Storm: The one he said they are not allowed to enter or bad things would happen?
Deal: That’s the one! It has a big KEEP OUT sign plastered on it and Cage and Dare are fighting right towards it! The Saint is telling them to avoid that room or they will both be sorry, but good luck getting them to listen while they are beating the shit out of each other!
Storm: Cage nails Dare with a big right and that staggers Dare! He fires back and catches Cage in the jaw! That has Cage reeling but he quickly snaps out of it and TACKLES DARE INTO THE DOOR OF THE FORBIDDEN ROOM!
Deal: They literally busted open the door to that room and they both went flying inside! The Saint screams “NOW YOU DID IT!” and follows them inside! The Saint SLAMS the door shut and locks it behind him! He looks at them and yells “YOU DIDN’T LISTEN NOW YOU’RE GOING TO GET IT!
Storm: Who knows what that could mean! I’m looking around the room and I don’t see anything unusual except that it’s poorly lit. I don’t see the big deal ….
Deal: A large television at the end of the room lights up and a video starts to play! What the hell is this!
(Video of horror directors Rob Zombie and Uwe Boll plays on the screen.)
Narrator: TODAY AT THE ACADEMY FOR HORROR MOVIE GREATNESS, WE HONOR VISIONARY DIRECTOR UWE BOLL WITH THIS AWARD FOR LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT IN THE HORROR GENRE!
Cage: NOOOOOOOO! UWE BOLL SUCKS! MAKE IT STOP!
Narrator: WE ALSO HONOR ROB ZOMBIE WITH THE AWARD FOR THE GREATEST REBOOT OF A HORROR MOVIE FOR HIS VISIONARY REMAKE OF HALLOWEEN!
Cage: THIS IS TOO MUCH! TURN IT OFF RIGHT NOW!
Deal: Cage is LOSING HIS MIND as anyone who knows Cage knows he DESPISES Uwe Boll and he wanted to personally track down Rob Zombie and kick his ass for how he BUTCHERED the Halloween remake! Seeing this has to be TORTURE for Cage!
Storm: That video stops and now one starts playing of Daniel Dare dressed like ELVIS at a Karaoke contest …. SINGING?
*Dare on video: MY HEART WILL GO OOOOOOOOOOOONNNNNNNN!
Deal: Dear God it’s a video of Dare singing a CELINE DION SONG! I will never will get this image out of my mind!
Dare: THIS IS SLANDER! THIS IS AI GENERATED SLANDER! MUSIC IS NOISE AND I SURE AS HELL WOULD NEVER SING A CELINE DION SONG! TURN THIS OFF!
Deal: The Saint warned them not to go into this room! This is some sort twisted play on fears they both might have and it appears to be working as the Saint is engaging in EMOTIONAL CRUELTY towards both Cage and Dare!
Storm: They are both sweating profusely as this is clearly some form of torture by the Saint who set this room up just for them!
Deal: I guess he figured if they are going to fight in and destroy his house he is going to find a way to amuse himself in the process ….
(Another video plays and it shows Horror In The High Desert director Dutch Marich.)
Marich: Hi, Horror In The High Desert fans! It’s me, Dutch Marich, and I want to thank you all for enjoying the movies, especially the last one, Majesty. But I recently had an epiphany and realized I HATE making horror movies! So I am announcing I am officially CANCELLING Part Five of the Horror In The High Desert series and going back to my first love, making documentary movies about the greatest Olympic sport of all time …. CURLING!
Cage: NO! DAMN YOU SAINT! THIS ISN’T FUNNY! YOU’VE GONE TOO FAR …. I THINK I’M GOING TO BE SICK!
Deal: Cage is down on all fours DRY HEAVING as the idea of Horror In The High Desert Part Five not being made is too much for him to handle!
Storm: Now ANOTHER video is playing on the television! What else could we see!
Deal: It looks like a government official making a speech? What in the world is going on!
Government official: Today, for the first time in history, the House Of Representatives UNANIMOUSLY voted to make the production, distribution and consumption of pineapple pizza ILLEGAL! The bill immediately went to the Senate where it passed UNANIMOUSLY and then went to the President’s desk where he immediately signed it and then promised that anyone caught violating this federal law will immediately go to prison for LIFE!
Dare: THIS ISN’T FUNNY SAINT! PINEAPPLE PIZZA IS A GIFT FROM THE GODS AND I REFUSE TO LISTEN TO YOU SULLY IT’S GOOD NAME LIKE THIS!
Deal: Dare is HYPERVENTILATING as this video clearly didn’t sit well with him! A light flicks on near Dare and we see a PINEAPPLE PIZZA on a table waiting for him! Dare immediately rushes over to get himself a slice to calm his nerves! He grabs a slice and we hear a BUZZING SOUND …. The pineapple pizza is attached to an ELECTRO SHOCK MACHINE! Dare is being ZAPPED with electricity while he holds the slice but he STILL EATS IT! Damn this man loves his pineapple pizza!
Storm: Even while he’s being shocked with electricity! The Saint has always said enjoying pineapple pizza was a sign of mental illness and he may be on to something!
Deal: Dare finishes the slice and flips off the Saint when he’s done! Neither he or Cage are happy with him right now!
Cage: WHAT THE HELL IS WRONG WITH YOU SAINT! THIS IS TOO MUCH!
Dare: YOU ARE A SICK MAN SAINT! YOU HEAR ME? YOU ARE SICK?
Saint: YOU GUYS WANT SICK? I’LL GIVE YOU SICK!
Deal: The Saint has a box and pulls out what appears to be noise cancelling headphones? Why the hell is the Saint putting on noise cancelling headphones?
Storm: The Saint pulls what appears to be a remote out of his pocket. He points it towards something and clicks a button. MUSIC starts to play …. Oh God Saint you didn’t. PLEASE TELL ME YOU DIDN’T!
Music: I JUST WANT YOU FOR MY OWN …. MORE THAN YOU COULD EVER KNOW …. MAKE MY WISH COME TRUE …. ALL I WANT FOR CHRISTMAS IS YOU!
Deal: DAMN IT HE DID! The Saint is TORTURING Cage and Dare with the most annoying, obnoxious, overplayed holiday song, ALL I WANT FOR CHRISTMAS BY MARIAH CAREY! THIS IS INHUMAN!
Cage: SAINT YOU SON OF A BITCH! THIS IS DEPRAVED EVEN FOR YOU!
Dare: MUSIC IS NOISE AND THIS IS THE NOISIEST NOISE I’VE EVER HEARD! I HATE YOU SAINT!
Saint: WHAT’S THAT? I CAN’T HEAR EITHER OF YOU! DAMN THESE NOISE CANCELLING HEADPHONES WORK GREAT! THEY WERE EXPENSIVE, BUT WORTH EVERY PENNY!
Deal: Cage and Dare are both covering their ears screaming bloody murder and who can blame them as the Saint has piped in Mariah Carey’s GOD AWFUL Christmas song to torture them! This is sick! Twisted! And I think this violates the part in the United States Constitution that outlaws CRUEL AND UNUSUAL PUNISHMENT as NO ONE likes this song!
Storm: Speak for yourself, I think it’s kinda catchy! ALL I WANT FOR CHRISTMAS …. IS YOU!
Deal: YOU NEED HELP! Cage and Dare have their ears covered and are screaming at the Saint to turn the song off and of course the Saint decides to TURN UP THE VOLUME! Cage and Dare now go to the door and are trying to kick it open but the door is LOCKED!
Storm: They are demanding it be open and are kicking at the door trying to break it down! Cage and Dare now both lower their shoulders and BLAST into the door and it opens up! They both go spilling into the hallway and they both look RELIEVED to be out of that room!
Saint: CAGE! DANIEL DARE! YOU HAVE BOTH FACED YOUR FEARS! POORLY! BUT YOU FACED THEM! I HOPE YOU ENJOYED THE SHOW! HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA!
Deal: The Saint is laughing hysterically at what he just put Cage and Dare through and for the first time ever I think Cage and Dare agree with each other as neither of them found this funny! But they don’t have time to worry about that as there is still a match to be won and now the fists start flying AGAIN!
Storm: They are fighting down the hallway and are battering each other against the wall! They have beaten each other half to death this entire time and they still have a lot of fight in them!
Deal: Cage and Dare continue to batter each other and they are making their way towards a GLASS DOOR! Cage and Dare are moving at WARP SPEED as they pummel each other and THEY THROW EACH OTHER THROUGH THE GLASS DOOR! OH MY GOD!
Storm: THAT WAS MESSED UP! These two were already bloody head to toe and now they just sliced each other open even more! There is a pool of blood forming beneath both of them and even more glass stuck in their bodies! How much further are they going to push each other!
Deal: As far as they have to! That’s how far they will push each other! Both men are pushing themselves up and we see they are on the patio that leads to the Cathedral’s backyard! They are now OUTSIDE and will you look at that? IT’S SNOWING! They are outside in the snow and there is a GIANT CHRISTMAS TREE in the back yard with CHRISTMAS GIFTS underneath it!
Storm: And look who’s standing in front of the tree …. It’s SAINTA CLAUS!
Deal: IT IS SAINTA CLAUS! The Saint has put on his Sainta Claus get up and is standing in front of the Christmas tree waving Cage and Dare towards him!
Saint: HO HO HO! MERRY CHRISTMAS TO YOU TWO! Despite the fact you both have turned my house in a war zone and will be paying through the nose to get it fixed, as the official provider of holiday greetings and seasons beatings, as the special referee of this all important match, I decided it was only right that I got each of you a very special CHRISTMAS GIFT! Dare, here is YOURS!
Deal: Sainta Claus hands Dare a box and he quickly opens it up …. EDNA! IT’S EDNA! The barbed wire baseball bat Dare has used on numerous victims over the years!
Saint: Enjoy the gift! If you don't, that's not my problem! Cage, here is YOURS!
Deal: Sainta Claus hands Cage his gift and he opens it up …. It’s a KENDO STICK wrapped with DUCT TAPE AND RAZOR BLADES!
Storm: Both Cage and Dare seem happy with their gifts which goes to show Sainta Claus is WAY BETTER than that fraud Santa Claus! That asshole always forgets the batteries!
Deal: Don’t get me started on that FAKE! But that’s for another day as after beating each other senseless throughout the Cathedral, Cage and Dare are now outside in the back yard, IN THE SNOW, bloodied and bruised with both of them holding a VERY DANGEROUS WEAPON in their hands! The blood pouring out of their numerous wounds is turning the snow beneath their feet bright red and here is a pool of blood around both men!
Saint: What are you two waiting for? You have your gifts, now FUCK EACH OTHER UP ALREADY!
Deal: They don’t need to be told twice as Cage and Dare are now DUELING with their weapons! Dare swings at Cage with Edna but he blocks it away with the Kendo Stick! Cage now swings at Dare who bats it away with Edna! These two are trying to MAIM each other permanently here in the backyard of the Cathedral!
Storm: And the snow is falling harder now! Both men are fighting the blood falling into their eyes and the snow blowing in their face! This match sure has had everything!
Deal: Dare and Cage continue to swing away at each other but are not able to land a shot! Cage takes a wild swing with the Kendo Stick but Dare ducks out of the way! Cage tries to get himself set but his feet slip in the snow and DARE SMASHES CAGE IN THE BACK WITH EDNA!
Storm: Cage HOWLS in agony as the barbed wire digs into his flesh! Dare takes Edna and is now GRINDING IT UP AND DOWN CAGE’S BACK! LOOK AT ALL THAT BLOOD!
Deal: Dare is taking chunks out of Cage’s back with Edna and there is a SICK, TWISTED SMILE ON DARE’S FACE! He is TORTURING CAGE and I THINK HE’S GETTING OFF ON IT!
Storm: Dare derives happiness from the misery of others and this is without question his HAPPY PLACE!
Deal: Cage grabs the Kendo Stick with both hands and takes a desperation swing backwards over his shoulders and gets Dare in the face with it! Cage now pulls the Kendo Stick forward and MY GOD! One of the razor blades got Dare on the side of his face and opened up a HUGE wound!
Storm: Dare recoils in pain and now Cage rushes at him and CROSS CHECKS Dare in the face with the Kendo Stick like a hockey player and Dare goes down! He’s trying to get up but is slipping on the snow and now Cage begins WHALING ON DARE WITH THE KENDO STICK!
Deal: Cage is GOING OFF on Dare and look at Cage’s face! He has gone totally SAVAGE! He may be here physically but mentally he is elsewhere as every facet of what makes Cage who he is and his humanity have taken leave from his mind and has been replaced by a bloodthirsty, ravenous ANIMAL!
Storm: It’s the zombie in him! You know how much he loves those zombie movies! He’s watched so many of them it’s turned him into one!
Deal: You know that’s not possible! Or I don’t think it is! Either way Cage is BATTERING Dare head to toe with that Kendo Stick and is opening a new one each time one of those razor blades makes contact with his flesh!
Storm: Dare tries to sit up and Cage BLASTS HIM OVER THE HEAD! Dare goes down and Cage goes for the cover! 1 …. 2 …. DARE KICKS OUT IN TIME!
Deal: Dare was able to kick out before the Saint counted to three, and did you notice each time the Saint’s hand slapped the snow, BLOOD came shooting up as everywhere these men go there is a pool of blood that follows them!
Storm: I saw that and that is the perfect way to describe this match! A never ending pool of blood! I’m surprised either of these men have any left!
Deal: Cage gets back to his feet and tries to reset as Dare is barely able to stand up! Cage moves towards Dare, Kendo Stick still in tow …. Dare grabs a handful of blood soaked snow and THROWS IT IN CAGE’S EYES! Cage is frantically wiping the snow out of his eyes …. Dare comes up from behind Cage with Edna and is TRYING TO FORCE IT INTO CAGE’S MOUTH!
Storm: Dare has a modified FULL NELSON on Cage and is using it to keep Edna in his mouth! Cage is trying to keep his mouth closed and the barbed wire is SLICING OPEN HIS LIPS!
Deal: Blood is now pouring out of Cage’s mouth and Cage is desperately trying to break out! Cage reaches his hands up and GRABS Edna! The barbed wire is cutting into his hands but he is FORCING Edna away from his mouth! Cage leans forward and now swings his head backwards into Dare’s face! He caught him on the nose and that stuns Dare! He does it again and Dare loses his grip!
Storm: Cage breaks free and turns to face Dare …. Dare raises Edna above his head and BRINGS IT DOWN VIOLENTLY ON CAGE’S HEAD! Cage hits the ground and now the blood is flowing like a river out of his head!
Deal: Dare is standing over Cage with a crazed look in his eyes and I feel like we just witnessed a horrific re-enactment of the scene from The Walking Dead where Negan killed Glen! Only Negan called his weapon Lucille and Dare is WAY MORE EVIL than Negan ever was!
Storm: Cage is down and he isn’t moving as Dare literally split his head open with Edna! A PERVERSE SMILE appears on Dare’s face and now he covers Cage! There is no way Cage kicks out of this!
Deal: The Saint counts and we get 1 …. 2 …. CAGE KICKS OUT! HE KICKED OUT! IT WAS AT THE LAST SECOND BUT DAMN IT HE KICKED OUT!
Storm: HOW! I THOUGHT HE WAS DONE! HOW DID HE KICK OUT!
Deal: Dare is asking himself the same question as he can’t believe Cage survived that! What a scene this is! Two of RAGE’s all time greats, battling it out in the back yard of another all time great, covered head to toe in their own blood as the Chicago snow falls around them!
Storm: The thing is only Dare is on his feet! Cage has next to nothing left and while Dare is beaten down himself, he still has more to give than Cage at this point! It’s going to take a miracle for Cage to pull this off!
Deal: Cage is trying to get to his feet and Dare raises his hand up! That means the TESTICLE SQUEEZE is coming as he wants to end this NOW! Dare charges in for the Testcicle Squeeze …. Cage BLOCKS IT and takes Dare to the ground with an arm bar! He sees the Kendo Stick nearby and places Dare’s hand on it …. CAGE STOMPS DARE’S HAND ON THE KENDO STICK!
Storm: One of the razor blades sliced open Dare’s hand! Cage just cut open his power hand, the one he uses for the Testicle Squeeze and that cut is SICKENING! There is blood everywhere!
Deal: That also snapped the Kendo Stick in half and now Cage’s weapon is useless! But he picks Dare up and delivers a FALCON ARROW on what’s left of it and the razor blades go into Dare’s back! Cage covers him and here’s the count! 1 …. 2 …. DARE KICKS OUT RIGHT BEFORE THREE!
Storm: Now I’m asking HOW DID DARE DO THAT! That would have put away most wrestlers easily!
Deal: Dare isn’t most wrestlers! Neither is Cage! And these men are giving everything they have in this WAR of a match! Cage can’t believe he didn’t get the three count there and seems to be asking himself what is it going to take to defeat Dare!
Storm: You can see his breath in the cold Chicago air as he tries to think of something, anything to put Dare down as nothing has worked so far!
Deal: Cage gets to his feet and again goes to try to put Dare away …. TESTICLE SQUEEZE! DARE HAS THE TESTICLE SQUEEZE ON CAGE! That’s the same hand that got sliced open by the razor blades on the Kendo Stick and blood is pouring out of Dare’s hand as he applies the hold but it seems to be working as Cage is in TORTUROUS PAIN!
Storm: The Saint is standing by Cage to see if he taps out, but Cage is refusing to give in! Dare is screaming at Cage to call it quits while his manhood is intact but Cage will not tap out!
Deal: Normally there would be ring ropes Cage could try to get to but they are fighting outside in the snow so Cage has nothing to turn to except whatever strength he has left! The problem is I don’t think he has much if any left!
Storm: Cage is hanging on, using the strongest part of his body to stay in the fight and that’s his HEART! Cage’s biggest strength throughout his career has always been his heart, but it’s also been his biggest weakness as it has led him to push him further than he should have! This is looking like one of those times!
Deal: The Saint continues to look over Cage to see if he’s going to tap and Cage is still refusing to give in! Dare is squeezing harder and harder and you can only imagine the pain Cage is in right now! Dare is telling the Saint to call the match but Cage screams at him not to even think about it because he’s not done!
Storm: This is PAINFUL to watch! Cage is refusing to give in but he looks to be fading! I think he’s fading!
Deal: HE IS! Cage looks like he is passing out as his eyes are rolling back in his head! He is losing consciousness and now the Saint raises Cage’s hand …. It falls! He raises it a second time and it FALLS AGAIN!
Storm: This isn’t looking good for Cage! One more time and it’s over!
Deal: Dare is screaming at the Saint to raise his hand again! He believes Cage is done and won’t respond! The Saint takes a deep breath and raises Cage’s hand a third time …. IT STAYS UP! CAGE’S HAND STAYS UP! DARE CAN’T BELIEVE IT! THE SAINT CAN’T BELIEVE! THESE FANS IN NEW YORK CAN’T BELIEVE IT! AND I SURE AS HELL CAN’T BELIEVE IT EITHER!
Storm: The fans here in New York City are on their feet cheering for Cage! They want him to keep fighting! They want him to take down Dare!
Fans: CAGE! CAGE! CAGE!
Deal: The sound of the fans chanting for Cage is being piped into the loud speaker system of the Cathedral and they can hear it in the back yard! Cage can hear it and is now pounding his hand on the ground trying to fire himself up as the fans continue to chant louder!
Storm: Cage is trying to WILL himself to overcome the UNGODLY PAIN he is feeling and fight out of the Testicle Squeeze that Dare has shown no signs of letting up on! In fact he’s only putting more pressure on!
Deal: I’ve never seen a more pained expression in my life than the one I see on Cage’s face right now! But I’ve also never seen a look of greater determination either! Cage is trying to force his way to his feet while Dare STILL has the Testicle Squeeze on!
Storm: He’s back on his feet! Cage has somehow forced his way to his feet!
Deal: Cage is back up and now he reaches down to Dare’s hand that has the Testicle Squeeze on and JAMS HIS THUMB INTO THE CUT ON HIS HAND! Remember that’s the hand Cage stomped into the Kendo Stick that got cut open by the razor blades! Now Cage is DIGGING his thumb into that wound and is RIPPING IT OPEN FURTHER!
Storm: Dare is HOWLING IN PAIN and blood is GUSHING out of the wound!
Deal: Cage continues to jam his thumb into the wound and DARE LETS GO! DARE LETS GO OF THE TESTICLE SQUEEZE …. THUNDER CAGE! CAGE GOT HIM WITH THE THUNDER CAGE!
Storm: DARE IS DOWN! HE’S DOWN AND HE ISN’T MOVING!
Deal: CAGE COVERS HIM! 1 …. 2 …. 3! CAGE GOT HIM! HE GOT HIM! CAGE IS THE NEW RAGE WORLD CHAMPION!
**DING**DING**DING**
Stock: LADIES AND GENTLEMEN! THE WINNER OF THE FEAR FACTORY …. AND THE NEW RAGE WORLD CHAMPION …. CAGE!
(Deafening pop from the fans. A video of the fans celebrating the win is projected onto a large screen by the Cathedral’s backyard with chants of CAGE! CAGE! CAGE! erupting again.)
Deal: CAGE HAS DONE IT! Cage has defeated Daniel Dare in what might be the SICKEST and BLOODIEST match I have ever seen but Cage defeats Daniel Dare and is now the NEW RAGE WORLD CHAMPION! HE DID IT!
Storm: What a match! WHAT A MATCH THIS WAS! It had everything you could possibly think of and more! These men threw everything they had at each other and gave us a match for the ages. But in the end Cage prevails and RAGE has a new world champion!
Deal: Dare is sitting in the snow, covered in blood and breathing heavily, taking in the sight of the Saint handing Cage the RAGE World Championship belt and raising his hand in victory!
Storm: Cage looks up at the video showing the fans celebrating back in New York City and raises the belt above his head in acknowledgement! The cheers get even louder as the fans get the ending they were hoping for, Cage is walking out as champion!
Deal: A feud between two of the biggest names in RAGE that has lasted for almost THREE YEARS comes to a head in a match I will never forget for as long as I live. The Saint has pulled out his cellphone and is telling the paramedics to come inside NOW as Dare, clearly in pain, is trying to stand and walk off but is having difficulty doing so while Cage COLLAPSES into the snow as the exhaustion finally overwhelms him!
Storm: Is Cage making SNOW ANGELS or are his arms and legs just moving because of the cold and pain?
Deal: I don’t know, but whatever it is Cage is making a snow angel with his own blood and it’s own way that seems like a fitting end to this match! The paramedics have made it to the back yard and immediately begin working on Cage and Dare as both of these men are going to need serious medical attention after this!
Storm: That’s not all who came out, look who else has joined us!
Deal: It’s the FREAKS ON PARADE! We haven’t seen them in forever! They have come out to the back yard and they have HUGE BOX OF FIRE WORKS! They start lighting them off and we have a Christmas fireworks display to end Year 22! Cage sees the fireworks and says something to the Saint!
Cage: I THOUGHT YOU SAID NOTHING FLAMMABLE!
Saint: I SAID NOTHING FLAMMABLE FOR YOU!
Cage: BASTARD! IT WAS ONE ROOM!
Saint: IT WAS A BIG ROOM!
Deal: The Saint and Cage continue to discuss the flammable items issue as the paramedics continue to work on him as well as Dare. The Freaks are filling the sky with fireworks and this is the perfect way to end 2025 in RAGE! Thank you all for watching Year 22 and we can’t wait to see all of you in 2026! Until then MERRY CHRISTMAS, HAPPY HOLIDAYS AND WE WILL SEE YOU NEXT YEAR!
(The ending credits roll with Cage being loaded onto a stretcher with the RAGE World Championship belt resting on his waist, Dare being wheeled out on a stretcher of his own and the Freaks On Parade continuing to set off fireworks while the Saint looks on.)
[Card]
RAGE Year 22 PPV
Tuesday, December 23rd, 2025
Madison Square Garden - New York, New York
Main Event
RAGE World Championship
-Live from The Saint's Cathedral in Chicago, Illinois on RAGE Vision!
-Fear Factory Match
Special Guest Referee: The Saint
Daniel Dare (champion) vs. Cage
RAGE Bare Knuckles Championship
The Bootslut (champion) w/ Filthy Phil vs. Monster Big Tel
RAGE Scientific Showcase Championship
Doug Devens (champion) w/ Thomas Gordon vs. Nightwalker
RAGE High Stakes Championship
Scott Grayse (champion) vs. Doug Devens w/ Thomas Gordon
RAGE Gauntlet Tag Team Championships
Thee Storm (Lady Giant and Crazy Jenna) (champions) vs. Action Jay Jackson and Gemini w/ Homeless Don
One-on-One Match
-Paid for by Richard Mason
-Live from Saudi Arabia on RAGE Vision!
Steve Hogar vs. Kip Kutler
Loser Leaves RAGE Match
-Handicapped Match
Harvey Adams vs. Sweet FA and Tuppence Banglarron w/ Filthy Phil
Double Jeopardy Prize Steel Cage Match
-Climb the cage - somehow figure out a way to win the briefcase hanging from the rafters to claim the Double Jeopardy prize!
Participants:
Joe Mills
Dana Czech
Monster Big Pat
Monster Big Dave
Monster Big Hamish
Kristian Bane
Harmony Hardin
Sin
Biz MacTavish
Cora
Kristial Ball
Bart the Florida Man
LaPercell Daisy
Dan the Baptist
Lucy
Bobby Bastard
Harold Hartley
Malaboo Dreamstone
Alice Killjoy
Dolly Killjoy
Fifteen
Reginald Van Newton
Shannan Hicks
[Content]
Deal: We are kicking things off here at Year 22 with the Double Jeopardy Cage match! 23 RAGE superstars will be competing inside of this cage to claim the prize that is inside a briefcase that is suspended above the ring! The object is to climb the cage and claim the briefcase and whoever is able to grab it and win the Double Jeopardy prize, it will grant whoever wins it the ability to restart ANY MATCH ONE TIME and there is NO EXPIRATION DATE on this prize!
Storm: That’s a TRUE LEGEND of a prize, almost as good as waking up on Christmas morning and finding Santa Claus left you a Buddy Meyers bath bomb and a super sized box of Corn Flakes under your tree! Neil Puller and his Ricker Fed crap has nothing to do with this!
Deal: Yeah, sure let’s go with that! There is a verifiable WHO’S WHO of RAGE competing in this match. I mean look at all these WORLD CLASS SUPERSTARS competing in this match!
Joe Mills
Dana Czech
Monster Big Pat
Monster Big Dave
Monster Big Hamish
Kristian Bane
Harmony Hardin
Sin
Biz MacTavish
Cora
Kristal Ball
Bart the Florida Man
LaPercell Daisy
Dan the Baptist
Lucy
Bobby Bastard
Harold Hartley
Malaboo Dreamstone
Alice Killjoy
Dolly Killjoy
Fifteen
Reginald Van Newton
Shannan Hicks
Storm: That’s a hell of a list! A total VIP contingent of RAGE AND PRO WRESTLING!
Deal: Every wrestler in RAGE is a VIP of this business! That’s what makes us RAGE!
Stock: LADIES AND BLOODY GENTLEMEN! UP NEXT IS THE DOUBLE BLOODY JEOPARDY CAGE MATCH! THE DOUBLE JEOPARDY PRIZE IS INSIDE A BLOODY BRIEFCASE SUSPENDED FROM THE RAFTERS ABOVE THE RING! THE FIRST PERSON TO CLIMB THE BLOODY CAGE AND GRAB THE BRIEFCASE WILL WIN THE DOUBLE JEOPARDY PRIZE WHICH WILL ALLOW THE HOLDER TO RESTART ONE BLOODY MATCH ANY TIME AT A TIME AND PLACE OF THEIR BLOODY CHOOSING AND THERE IS NO BLOODY EXPIRATION DATE ON THIS PRIZE!
NOW THAT WE GOT THAT OUT OF THE BLOODY WAY LET’S MEET THE BLOODY COMPETITORS!
JOE MILLS
DANA CZECH
MONSTER BIG PAT
MONSTER BIG DAVE
MONSTER BIG HAMISH
KRISTIAN BANE
HARMONY HARDIN
SIN
BIZ MACTAVISH
CORA
KRISTAL BALL
BART THE FLORIDA MAN
LAPERCELL DAISY
DAN THE BAPTIST
LUCY
BOBBY BASTARD
HAROLD HARTLEY
MALABOO DREAMSTONE
ALICE KILLJOY
DOLLY KILLJOY
FIFTEEN
REGINALD VAN NEWTON
AND SHANNAN BLOODY HICKS!
Deal: We are just moments away from this very important match! But now that the wrestlers are inside the cage I notice we are short a few wrestlers as Kristal Ball is nowhere to be found! What is going on with that?
Storm: I don’t know why she wouldn’t be here, but Ball is apparently running late or totally forgot about the match and I doubt she forgot!
Deal: I doubt that too! I also don’t see Harold Hartley either! He was listed as one of the favorites in Las Vegas to win this, but he’s not here either! What is going on?
Storm: Hartley never runs late, I hope nothing happened to him! Same goes for Kristal Ball! What is going on here!?
Deal: That’s two people missing from this match and we have no idea what happened to them! We’ll have to find out later as right now this match is about to start with the 21 wrestlers who did make it to the cage!
**DING**DING**
Deal: Here we go and immediately we have wrestlers going towards the cage wall! Bart the Florida Man makes a quick move to get towards the briefcase, but Monster Big Hamish grabs him off the cage wall and CHOKE SLAMS him to the mat!
Storm: Harmony Hardin is on the top turnbuckle trying to get up the cage but Fifteen comes underneath her and POWER BOMBS Hardin to the mat!
Deal: RVN now runs up and STOMPS Hardin in the head! He calls her a DEFECT for thinking she could claim a prize meant for either him or Fifteen!
Storm: Cora turns and spins. She wipes out both of the Killjoys with a FLYING BODY BLOCK! Cora now turns towards the cage and starts to climb but is quickly cut off by Lucy who grabs her by the shoulder and yanks her back down!
Deal: Lucy tries to climb the cage wall, but Bobby grabs her by the ankle and roughly pulls Lucy off the wall! Lucy angrily shoves him and the former couple are having words with each other, but here comes DTB from behind with a DOUBLE AXE HANDLE to Bobby!
Storm: Monsters Big Dave and Big Pat are slugging it out with Mills and Czech as they all are preventing each other from getting onto the cage! The Double Jeopardy prize is dangling from the rafters waiting for someone to climb up and grab it but that is going to be a tough task for whoever pulls it off!
Deal: Shannan Hicks has LaPecell Daisy above his head and PRESS SLAMS her into the cage! He now flexes his muscles in celebration and screams at everyone in the cage!
Hicks: Y’ALL BETTER GET OUT OF MAHHH WAY BECAUSE IMMA WINNING THIS ONE, DADDY!
Storm: Nice to see Hicks is as confident as ever, but he better pay attention because Bane comes up from behind and THROWS Hicks face first into the cage!
Deal: Malaboo Dreamstone is tied up with Sin and Biz and they are letting each other have it! There will be no teamwork found in this match tonight!
*The action continues for the next several minutes with every wrestler showing out. Mills and Czech show off their legendary teamwork as they take down Big Dave and Big Pat with a combination of a Double Superkick followed by a Double Drop Kick. Big Dave and Big Pat return the favor shortly after that as they threw Mills and Czech over their shoulders, intentionally smashing Mills and Czech into each other before delivering a massive power slam to both.
Fifteen showed off his impressive skills by climbing the cage and leaping off towards Bastard Bobby with a dynamic flying shoulder tackle. Bobby was able to fight back and hit Fifteen with a Fall Away Slam into the cage. Lucy and Dan The Baptist double team Bobby and drop him with a DDT into a Curb Stomp combo, which leads to Bobby getting an unlikely assist from Cora who sends Lucy flying into the cage with an amazing Flying Head Scissors. Bobby got up and dropped DTB with a clothesline, only to find himself swarmed by Fifteen and RVN.
Sin and Biz show off their impressive teamwork against the Killjoys with Filthy Phil cheering them on from the outside. Sin, putting her announcing skills to use during the assault, perfectly narrates the ass kicking Biz and herself lay on the Killjoy’s, throwing the word bloody and some other choice words we will not repeat here at them, clearly enjoying the beating they are delivering. And of course Biz made sure to leave her mark, literally, as she bit both Alice and Dolly on their shoulders, leaving a huge bite mark on them and nearly taking a large chunk of flesh with her.
Hicks and Bane take turns smashing each other’s head into the cage, with Hicks repeatedly asking Bane “DO YOU KNOW WHO YOU’RE MESSING WITH, DADDY?”, a question Bane clearly gets tired of being asked very quickly.
Dreamstone found herself tied up with Bart and LaPercell and that fight proved far more vicious than people expected with all of them hitting what could be considered dirty moves on each other in the process.
There was no shortage of high impact moves as wrestlers such as Mills, DTB, Sin, and Big Hamish all pulling off amazing moves off of the cage well, such as Mills with a Moonsault off the cage onto the Monsters, DTB with an amazing Tornado DDT on Bobby, Sin with a Hurricanrana on Alice and Big Hamish of all people with a massive splash onto Bart the Florida Man who was all over the place during the chaos.
There were several near misses as numerous wrestlers went for the briefcase and failed. Biz came close, Lucy almost got it, RVN made a suicidal leap off of the cage and came within an inch of claiming it, and Big Dave came painfully close before missing it and crashing into several wrestler’s below.
There was no shortage of highlight reel moves, but perhaps the most shocking moment didn’t involve an attempt for the briefcase but something far more controversial involving Cora!
Deal: Cora and Lucy are battling each other tooth and nail as they are bashing each other’s head into the cage! Lucy with a martial arts kick to Cora, who responds with a spinning back fist to Lucy!
Storm: They have really torn into each other! I would love to see them face off in a regular match after this!
Deal: So would I! Lucy with a Knee Strike to Cora, but she quickly follows up with a HEAD BUTT! That knocks Lucy backwards and now Cora starts to climb the cage! She has her eyes on the briefcase as she goes but now Lucy recovers and goes after her! Lucy clocks Cora in the head and drives her head into the cage! Lucy has Cora by the mask and is SMASHING her head into the cage!
Storm: Cora fires her elbow into Lucy’s midsection and that slows her down! Cora now SHOVES Lucy and she is losing her footing! Lucy reaches out for the cage wall to prevent her from falling, but accidentally gets a hold of Cora’s mask and RIPS IT OFF AS SHE FALLS TO THE MAT …. CORA HAS BEEN UNMASKED ….
Deal: IT’S KRISTAL BALL! CORA HAS BEEN KRISTAL BALL UNDER A MASK THIS WHOLE TIME! This explains why we thought Kristal Ball was missing because she was actually disguised as CORA in that mask!
Storm: The fans are SHOCKED as they can’t believe what they just saw! Filthy Phil is FEIGNING surprise like he didn’t know what was going on! He actually yelled at Kristal Ball “WHAT ARE YOU DOING AND WHY ARE YOU WEARING CORA’S MASK!” and I call BULLSHIT!
Deal: I’m also calling BULLSHIT and so is this crowd! They are giving Filthy Phil the business as we just discovered Cora was Kristal Ball in a mask and has been made to pull DOUBLE DUTY by Phil by having her wrestle TWICE at RAGE events and HE’S collecting DOUBLE WAGES for one wrestler!
Storm: The fans are yelling at Filthy Phil and some of them are throwing their empty drink cups and food wrappers at him and are calling him a crook! Filthy Phil is trying to explain himself to the fans at ringside and that is going as poorly as you would expect!
Deal: Filthy Phil is still being pelted with garbage and OH GOD! He just got blasted by a cheese burger from an angry kid in the front row! His jacket is now COVERED with ketchup, mayonnaise, lettuce and onions and now someone takes a container of MUSTARD and SQUIRTS him with it! The fans are not happy with Filthy Phil EXPLOITING poor Kristal Ball and now he is covered in food condiments!
Storm: It serves him right and I hope Kristal Ball is at least getting her share of those wages that Filthy Phil is collecting for himself! What a SCAM ARTIST!
*The fallout from the unmasking of Cora brought a great deal of heat on Filthy Phil as even the wrestlers started calling him out for being greedy and exploiting Cora, prompting the announcers to remark that Filthy Phil is lucky he is outside of the cage while the wrestlers are inside as Filthy Phil would likely be on the receiving end of a serious beating. A few wrestlers even offered to hook Cora up with a good attorney to ensure she gets all the money she’s owed.
As for the match itself, there were several more near misses, including one by DTB who was on the top of the cage and was extremely close to grabbing the briefcase. Bobby climbed up the cage and prevented DTB from grabbing it and was able to hit DTB with the most ring shaking Bastard Bomb of his career on DTB off the cage!
RVN quickly followed Bobby up and delivered a Session Ender off of the cage and Fifteen followed that with a massive splash off of the top rope! All three of them begin working over Bobby and which led to Cora actually “running” in to help Bobby, one of the wrestlers who promised to hook her up with a good attorney, in order to attempt to fight them off.
This led to a massive brawl that saw Sin and Biz getting involved, the Killjoy’s joining in, Harmony Hardin getting involved, Hicks, Bane, Bart, Daisy as well as Monster Big Hamish. Despite Bouts Of Honor being over, it was clear the bad blood between Team Cage and Team Dare still lingered as this brawl took over almost the entire cage. While they all brawled back and forth, this left Mills, Czech, Big Dave and Big Pat alone to battle each other in a match deciding encounter.)
Deal: Big Pat has Czech up and hits him with a CHOKE SLAM! Czech bounces off the mat and Big Pat turns towards Mills who NAILS HIM WITH A SUPER KICK! Big Dave rushes at him and gets a super kick of his own! The Monsters are rocked and now Mills is climbing the cage! He has his eyes on the briefcase and there is no one in his way!
Storm: Mills is climbing the cage as fast as he can but Big Pat and Big Dave are back up and are CLIMBING after him! Mills is almost to the top of the cage, but Big Pat has him by the ankle and is trying to pull him down! Now Big Dave has the other ankle and is doing the same!
Deal: Mills is hanging onto the top of the cage for dear life as both Big Pat and Big Dave are trying to stop him from getting to the briefcase …. HERE COMES CZECH! He’s back up and is climbing the cage towards Mills!
Storm: Czech has gotten between the Monsters and ELBOWS Big Dave in the face! Now he elbows Big Pat! They lose their grip on Mills ankles now Czech climbs up and tells Mills to get on his shoulders!
Deal: Mills nods his head and now he is STANDING on Czech’s shoulders while Czech holds onto the cage! Big Pat and Big Dave once again reach for Mills as he LEAPS off of Czech’s shoulder’s just as Czech takes Big Pat and Big Dave back down to the mat with a DOUBLE CLOTHESLINE … MILLS GRABS THE BRIEFCASE IN MID AIR AND CRASHES TO THE MAT WITH IT! MILLS WINS THE DOUBLE JEOPARDY PRIZE!
**DING**DING**DING**
Stock: LADIES AND GENTLEMEN! THE WINNER OF THE DOUBLE BLOODY JEOPARDY CAGE MATCH AND THE DOUBLE JEOPARDY PRIZE …. JOE MILLS!
(Crowd reacts loudly)
Deal: WOW! WHAT AN ENDING! Joe Mills climbed on the shoulders of his long time partner Dana Czech and made an incredible leap to grab the briefcase to claim victory and the Double Jeopardy prize inside of it! Talk about TEAM WORK!
Storm: Mills is holding up the briefcase in victory and Czech rushes over to congratulate him! Czech is helping Mills to his feet as the rest of the wrestlers clear out of the cage cursing themselves out over the lost opportunity.
Deal: Mills can now restart any match at any time one time with that prize and there is no expiration date so he can use that prize ANY TIME he wants. It can be next week or next year and Mills can plot and plan how to best use it without the burden of a deadline hanging over his head. Talk about a valuable prize!
Storm: We can only guess when and where Mills will use that prize, but whenever and wherever he uses it, you know he is going to make sure he has maximum strategic advantage when he does!
Deal: Mills has been around long enough to know the benefit of such a prize and how to use it to maximum effect. Mills is parading around the cage with the briefcase in celebration as we kick off Year 22 in grand fashion!
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*Stock: The following match is for the RAGE HIGH STAKES BLOODY CHAMPIONSHIP!
(HUGE crowd pop!)
*Stock: Introducing first, from Chicago, weighing in at 254 bloody pounds, he is the reigning RAGE SCIENTIFIC SHOWCASE CHAMPION - DOUG DEVENS!!!
("Ride of the Valkyries" by Wagner plays as Doug Devens makes his way out to boos from the crowd. There is no interaction between Devens and the fans as he makes his way to the ring with his manager, Thomas Gordon.)
*Stock: And now – Ladies and bloody Gents, get ready, because …..
Standing 6’6” and weighing 236 bloody pounds, from Grand Rapids, Michigan
HERE IS…
THE RAGE HIGH STAKES CHAMPION
SCOTT GRAYSE!!!
(Lights go out in the arena, fans give a mixed reaction. The voice of Scott Grayse comes on "Judgement is coming" as "Cult" by Magnolia Park hits and the lights come back on and on the RAGEvision we see the words "C.H.A.O.S" as Grayse hits the curtain and the fans give him more cheers then boos. Scott pulls out Helen, his trusty hammer from inside the front of his pants. Grayse slides in and poses with Helen.)
Daisy: (Makes a surprise cameo appearance, says one line, and then disappears) Oooh, I'd love to see what else Scotty can pull out of his pants!!!
**DING**DING**
Deal: This is one of two matches tonight for Doug Devens. If he's smart, he'll pace himself and resist the temptation to "go mad." The shorter this match is, the more it favors him.
Storm: (Pops a Leucovorin pill to enhance his verbal skills) Indubitably, my dear Vandessa. Thomas Gordon has accompanied Devens to the ring, but Grayse's second-in-command, Kristian Bane, is conspicuous by his absence.
Deal: I noticed that too. And Grayse and Devens-- WHAT THE HELL??? SANTA CLAUS just JUMPED into the ring and SWUNG a GIANT CANDY CANE into both Devens and referee John Ellers!
Storm: Were they on the Naughty List?
Deal: I have no idea. Wait, WHY am I answering this question?!
Storm: I don't think that's the REAL Santa!!!
Deal: (Sarcastically) REALLY???
Storm: I think that's KRISTIAN BANE dressed up as Santa!
Deal: Sherlock Holmes is on the case...
Storm: I prefer to think of myself as Carmen Sandiego.
Deal: Now "Santa" Bane puts Grayse on top of Devens and shakes Ellers out of his stupor.
*Ellers: 1...2...3!
Deal: DEVENS with a shoulder up. "SANTA" can't believe it!
Storm: Now Ellers ORDERS "Santa" to the back or he'll STRIP Grayse of the High Stakes Title and AUTOMATICALLY AWARD IT to Devens.
Deal: DEVENS takes advantage of the distraction with a neckbreaker on Grayse from behind and a cover.
*Ellers: 1...2...
Deal: Grayse kicks out as Bane storms to the back.
Storm: What is Grayse doing now?
Deal: He exits the ring and grabs an iPad from one of his fans in the front row.
Storm: They call themselves the Grayselanders.
Deal: Cute. But what is Grayse doing with that iPad?
Storm: He's entering something into CHATGPT!
Deal: NOW I've seen everything. Grayse is consulting AI to determine his next move.
Storm: Will it help?
Deal: (Ducks out of the way) Grayse JUMPS onto our table and NAILS a SPLIT-LEGGED MOONSAULT from the table to INSIDE THE RING on Devens!
Storm: We've never seen THAT from Grayse before!!!
Deal: (Shrugs) I guess ChatGPT told him to do it. And Grayse with the cover...
*Ellers: 1...2...3!
Deal: Not quite!
Storm: A frustrated Grayse scrambles back to the outside and enters something into ChatGPT again.
Deal: CORKSCREW LEGDROP by Scott Grayse - always a classic - and another cover.
*Ellers: 1...2...3!
Deal: Devens gets his foot on the ropes right before the 3.
Storm: Grayse is pulling out moves we've never seen from him before.
Deal: All thanks to ChatGPT, which he's using again to determine his next step.
Storm: Now Grayse is cackling, like he saw something funny on the ChatGPT prompt, and he has a VICIOUS look in his eyes.
Deal: TESTICLE SQUEEZE by Grayse. He's laughing like a hyena at this tribute-slash-mockery of the man who stopped his title reign at 517 days.
Storm: According to ChatGPT, Devens faced Dare before in the BWFE and actually defeated him. Our current ring announcer, Robert Stock, was Devens' manager. Dare would not be seen again for quite some time.
Deal: Devens is fading fast. Grayse LETS GO, STEPS BACK, and goes for the LIGHTS OUT SUPERKICK!
Storm: But Gordon TRIPS Grayse, GRABS Ellers, and THROWS the iPad to Devens behind Ellers' back!
Deal: Devens CLOCKS Grayse in the head with the iPad! And it malfunctions on contact, with Siri now repeating "DON'T GO MAD!" in a male British voice.
*Ellers: 1...2...3!
**DING**DING**DING**
*Stock: The winner of the match and NEEEEEEEEEEW RAGE HIGH STAKES CHAMPION - DOUG DEVENS!!!
Deal: Devens gets out of there QUICKLY as he now has to concentrate on Nightwalker.
Storm: The fans are booing the result. They're 100% in support of Grayse in this one.
Deal: Be that as it may, Doug Devens now possesses the belt that allows him to trade it in for a shot at any title he wants in RAGE.
Storm: If that is what he wants to do.
Deal: Scott Grayse held the High Stakes Championship for SEVERAL MONTHS and NEVER cashed it in. A missed opportunity to face Daniel Dare one more time? We'll never know. Because Doug Devens now holds the title, and that makes the Church an ESPECIALLY dangerous threat!
~~~
Deal: Once again Dare has his knives out and this time it’s for Harvey Adams.. Not only does Harvey find himself in a Loser Leaves RAGE Match, but he’s facing his daughters!
Storm: Yep, that is pure evil – or genius, depending on which side of the cosmos you’re sitting.
Deal: This must be horrible for ALL the competitors. Either Harvey Adams goes or both of his daughters do!
Storm: And there’s no way Stinker is going to let that happen. He’d sooner put salt on his corn flakes than let two lovely earners like Sweet FA and Tuppy go.
Deal: Yes, He’s already seen his income cut as Cora was revealed to be Kristal Ball! Anyway, enough about him, let’s pass things over to Stock as this one is about to get under way.
Stock: Righto, listen up, you bloody lot! This next bloody match is a “LOSER LEAVES RAGE MATCH”! Too bloody right it is. And just WHICH sod is bloody leaving? Well it’ll be EITHER….
Ladies and bloody gents – especially you gents, RAGE is now proper bloody proud to bring you – with a combined weight of an earth-shattering and totally incredible 235 bloody pounds; it’s T'n'T! - Lucky Tuppy and Tiffany "Sweet FA" Adams - The Sweet T’s!!
To the accompaniment of Neil Diamond - Sweet Caroline (Audio) Tuppy and Tiff (SFA) emerge through the curtain. Both blondes smile excitedly as they wave to the fans. The waves change to arm sways as they lead the fans into chanting the chorus along with the added “so good!” thrown in.
The girls are ‘dressed’ in plunging neckline one pieces which have absolutely no sides to them whatsoever. Sweet FA has pink lightning bolts on hers and Tuppy has blue ones. They both wear white cowboy boots with the same coloured lightning bolts.
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They strut down to the ring blowing kisses to the crowd, pausing occasionally for pictures.
Once in the ring they make a point of shaking the referee’s hand before taking their places in their corner, still smiling.
Stock: Bloody hell! OR!!!…. facing them…. hailing from Pittsburg, PA and weighing in at 285 bloody pounds, he is...HARVEY ADAMS!
("Harder, Faster, Better, Stronger " hits as Adams strolls to the ring like he owns the place….which he pretty much does. He enters the ring and poses as white pyro goes off over his head.)
Deal: And both girls rush over to give their dad a hug!
Storm: They’re probably secreting weapons on him so that he gets disqualified.
Deal: They are NOT! Besides, in those outfits those bimbos couldn’t possibly secrete anything.
Storm: Ah, but...no, that’s a fair point actually.
Deal: Terry Dale is our match official. He’s good to go and calls for the bell.
**DING**DING**
Storm: And …. nothing.
Deal: No, the girls back up and decide that they are going to tag as that’s the fair ‘Super Face Megastar’ thing to do. Harvey though won’t hear of it. He’s telling them to BOTH stay in the ring. Filthy Phil is loudly seconding that, pointing out that there was nothing in the rules about it being a tag match. Nerison has a word with Stock.
Storm: Yeah and Stock says that BOTH girls HAVE TO BE IN THE RING as that’s what Dare intended.
Deal: Tuppy apologises to Dale AND Harvey as she gets back into the ring. There’s STILL no action though.
Storm: And that’s not good enough for these fans OR for Stock. He’s telling them that if they don’t start NOW then all THREE will be LOSERS and kicked out. Adams immediately charges! Running clothesline. That flattens Tiffany. Tuppy darts forward to Spear Harvey, but he bends to catch her around the middle and Suplexes her over ONTO Tiff!
Storm: He ain’t messing around. It makes sense. If the girls AND him were going to be kicked out he may as well fight to save one of them – himself.
Deal: Let’s not forget that Adams only discovered he had a daughter – Tiffany, this year. So they aren’t exactly that close. As to Tuppy, she’s an adopted daughter. On the other hand, both girls are very impressed with Adams and do indeed seems to love him as the father he is. Then again, they aren’t the sharpest tools in the box.
Storm: Now Adams drops to pin BOTH!
Dale: ONE! - TWO!!
Deal: And Stinker has Rakshasa reach in and pull Adams backwards by the ankle! The girls both throw up an arm, but whether they’d have been in time is now academic.
Storm: Now normally Adams would be going off on one about that, but he’s shrugging it off. He stands and waits for both girls to stand. They then do Rock-Paper-Scissors for absolutely no reason that I can determine and Tuppy runs in to attack with a Missile Drop Kick - a REAL one! Harvey is knocked back into the ropes. He rebounds and jumps over Tuppy to charge at Tiff – who turns away to cover her face! NO! It’s a back kick!
Storm: And it catches Harvey square in the balls!
Deal: Harvey doubles and folds to his knees. Tiff turns around – horrified and runs over to apologise.
Storm: She should be attacking him not saying soothing words!
Deal: And that’s exactly what Stinker is telling her. He’s pounding a fist into the other palm and shouting at the two bimbos that this is their livelihoods at stake. And his!
Storm: It’s a fair point.
Deal: And Harvey suddenly strikes to drop Tiff with a jaw-breaker! In comes Tuppy! Running knee to the jaw!
Storm: And Stinker is slapping the apron in relief. Seems his bimbos may have finally woken up. Of course, how long they stay awake is an entirely different matter.
Deal: Adams drops backwards and Sweet FA twines her legs around his head!
Storm: That’s a proper Triangle Hold is that! A REAL submission move! How in the name of Neil “By Gawd” Puller did she do that?
Deal: Not a little ironic that Harvey has been tutoring these girls and now he’s seeing just how much they’ve learnt first hand. Oh, now Tuppy has the other arm and is applying a nasty wrist lock!
Storm: And those HURT!
Deal: Yeah, Harvey is suddenly up against it and try as he might can’t liberate himself. NO! He manages to pull out of Tuppy’s grasp, but she’s straight back on the arm and now seeking to hyper extend the elbow!
Storm: Looks like Harvey decided to teach them the extra painful moves.
Deal: And he’s certainly feeling it. Dale goes to a knee and asks - Does he quit!
Storm: Nope. He’s using his legs to crab around. He may be being throttled and faced with a broken arm, but he still weighs more than both bimbos combined!
Deal: Yes and he’s using that extra muscle to swivel around and – Foot to the ropes!
Storm: He did it!
Deal: Dale calls for the break and the two girls immediately release Harvey.
Storm: Stinker sure liked that – better than ice cold milk on his corn flakes, but NOT the clean break. He’s trying to convince those girls that they need to keep those holds on to the last second. Not sure he’s getting through to them though.
Deal: They’re bimbos. There’s very little chance that he is.
Storm: Yeah. That True Legend Harvey Adams is back up and applauding his girls’ efforts. Huh. Anyone would think that he didn’t want to win.
Deal: Or, it could be mind games: lull the pair into a false sense of security and then strike. With those two, that wouldn’t be difficult at all.
Storm: True. That’s probably it. See? He’s pretending to struggle for breath.
Deal: But they aren’t attacking, despite Stinker’s urgent entreaties. They’re telling him that it wouldn’t be fair and that Super Face Megastars never do stuff that’s unfair. Yeah, that went down real well with Phil.
Storm: But Harv darts forward! He scoops Tuppy up and DUMPS her! Now he rolls her up as Tiff is still arguing with Stinker!
Dale: ONE! - TWO!! -TH’
Deal: Sweet FA! She leaps in to crash into Harvey and break it up!
Storm: And Stinker is wiping the sweat from his brow. That was CLOSE.
Deal: All three roll to their feet. Tiff checks on her ‘sister’ and they are again good to go. Harvey waits in the middle of the ring. Tiff circles one side of him, Tuppy on the other. They both rush in and Harv steps back to neatly direct their heads – TOGETHER!
Storm: Damn fine Double Noggin Knocker there. True Legend standard was that.
Deal: The girls are reeling. Harv trips Tiff. She lands hard on her ass. He then grabs Tuppy. Across his shoulders and -
Storm: Samoan Drop!
Deal: He bridges!
Dale: ONE! - TWO!! -TH’
Deal: Again! Tiff gets in there in time. This time with a Twisting Bodyslam. Okay, she’s really NOT that big and it wasn’t what you’d call an emphatic slam, but it was enough and that’s what matters.
Storm: Hey! Look at that! Tuppy just slid to the side and grabbed one of Harv’s legs!
Deal: Tiff grabs the other! They peel them back over his head. They have him pinned!
Storm: Schoolboyed!
Dale: ONE! - TWO!! -THR’
Deal: Kick out!! Harvey powers out of that scattering both girls.
Storm: Yeah, and Stinker again slaps the apron in frustration, but that was close AND actual teamwork; not True Legend teamwork, but teamwork nonetheless.
Deal: Everyone is back on their feet. Adams is now smiling. He takes up a sideways, defensive stance and beckons his daughters to him. Tiff rushes in and jumps! Missile Drop Kick!
Storm: Misses! Adams was NEVER gonna get caught by that.
Deal: No, but as he twists aside Tuppy slides in to upend him!
Storm: That was just plain sneaky.
Deal: But Adams drops on top of her and still smiling pins her arms to the mat! She’s pinned!
Dale: ONE! -
Storm: See that? True Legend skill, is that.
Dale: TWO!! -
Storm: No way is she shifting Harvey. He’s twice her weight, vastly experienced and has ALL the True Legend skills. She’s toast.
Dale: THR’
Deal: Tiff! Sweet FA slams into him, grabs his head and rolls over to drag him off Tuppy- who immediately pops back up. Harvey rolls with the impact and flings Tiff into the ropes, He rises to a knee ready to follow up, but Tuppy connects with a lariat!
Storm: Yeah, she’s a sneaky one alright….for a bimbo.
Deal: Adams pitches forward. Tiff just manages to spread her legs wide so that Harvey misses them and his head hits the deck instead. Tiff scoots forward to sit on the back of his head!
Storm: She’ll never get a pin like that, but the fans don’t care. Those outfits are totally thong backed.
Deal: Hold on, Tuppy is trying to fold Adams’ legs. She is! She pulls his legs up then bends them at the knees to pass the feet to Tiff, who tucks them under her arms! Just LOOK at Adams’ bent back now!
Storm: A submission? They’re actually going for a submission?
Deal: Looks that way as Tuppy now sits, her back pressed against Adams’ thighs so her can’t kick out! And his back is being folded in half! Okay, look, those bimbos are pole dancers. Their backs fold like paper, but Harvey’s? Not so much. That looks seriously painful.
Storm: Yeah, positively unnatural! Come on, Harv, you’ve made your girls look good. There’s no need to drag things out any longer; so kick out already!
Deal: Dale is right there. He kneels to check on Harvey. Does he quit?
Storm: And end his career? Are you from Barsoom? No, if anyone is going to quit it’s one of those bimbos. Seriously RAGE doesn’t need so many bimbos. We could lose those two and not even notice. Harvey Adams? He’s a True Legend! You don’t go around losing True Legends. That’s not just careless, that’s unforgivable!
Deal: Don’t panic. Yet. Harvey isn’t tapping.
Storm: I knew he wouldn’t.
Deal: But he’s not breaking free either, but how can he?
Storm: With True Legend power! That’s how.
Deal: Stinker is yelling at Tuppy to brace harder and push against Harvey’s knees. At the same time he demands that Tiff lean back.
Storm: That’s a LOT of instruction for those two. They’ll never be able to -
Deal: HE TAPS! HARVEY ADAMS TAPS OUT!!!
Storm: NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!
**DING**DING**DING**
Stock: Ladies and bloody Gents, you WINNERS and NOT leaving RAGE – The SWEET T’s – Tiffany “Sweet FA” Adams and Tuppence “Tuppy” Banglarron-Adams! Which bloody means ….HARVEY ADAMS IS THE BLOODY LOSER AND MUST LEAVE RAGE!!!
Deal: The fans are in shock.
Storm: I’M in shock, never mind them!
Deal: Daniel Dare must be cackling his socks off right now. Harvey Adams is OUT of Rage and at the hands of his own daughters! They quickly release that savage pin and groaning Harvey rolls to his left. Both girls kneel there, looking at him in shock, while outside the ring Filthy Phil punches the air in delight. Harvey tests his back and then slowly stands.
Fans: HAR-VEY! HAR-VEY! HAR-VEY! HAR-VEY!
Deal: Now tears rolling down their faces, Tiff and Tuppy rush forward to embrace him. He in turn hugs them. There’s no animosity, no recriminations, no argument. Harvey then leans over each in turn to kiss the top of their head and then peels them off him so he can RAISE THEIR ARMS! Harvey Adams is PROUD of his daughters.
Storm: Hold on, common sense is prevailing. He’s calling for a mic. It’s always wise to hear a True Legend speak. So here’s where we get the killer twist. You just KNOW that Adams always has a killer twist in store.
Adams: Thank you. Thank you all. It’s been FUN. It’s been WILD. It’s been MEMORABLE.
Fans: HAR-VEY! HAR-VEY! HAR-VEY! HAR-VEY!
Adams: It was GOOD. BUT, but it’s time for me to move on AND….
Fans: HAR-VEY! HAR-VEY! HAR-VEY! HAR-VEY!
Adams: I can do so happily knowing that RAGE has a positive future. It does, because you are LOOKING AT THAT FUTURE! My daughters; Tiffany and Tuppence. Let me tell you – no father could be prouder. HERE! Here is future!!
Deal: Harvey raises the hands of his daughters in victory!
Fans: A-DAMS! A-DAMS! A-DAMS! A-DAMS!
Deal: Now all three Adams are smiling. Both girls reach up on tip toes to kiss their father’s cheek.
Storm: Damn it. It’s so emotional – reminds me of the Silverstar family reunion.
Deal: We’ve just witnessed the end of an era and possibly the dawning of a new one. An impressive performance – In a handicap match it has to be remembered, but still – perhaps this IS an indicator of things to come. As to Harvey Adams, we wish him every success and happiness in whatever he decides to do next.
Storm: Too right! True Legends never die. Just ask Buddy Meyers.
Deal: And now it’s time to turn the dial, all the way to BRUTAL. Yes. It’s Bare Knuckles time.
Storm: Bring it on! Who doesn’t love some extreme violence with their corn flakes?
Stock: And NOW! Ladies and bloody Gents, it’s time for some serious bloody carnage as we put the RAGE Bare Knuckles Championship on the bloody line! Your challenger…..MONSTER BIG BLOODY TEL!!!
(Monster by Automatic plays as the fans start booing with Monster Big Tel walking to the ring with a purpose.)
Stock: And here is your reigning bloody champion…. for those of you of a delicate disposition, for those with a weak bloody heart and any children watching – look away NOW, because - Standing 5’10” in her stripper bloody heels and weighing in at 115 pounds – Here is – THE BOOTSLUT!
My Mind Still Speaks by Misery Loves Company hits and the curtain parts. Vile pulls out a large, wheeled suitcase. She stands it vertically in the middle of the ramp and then unzips it. The Bootslut crawls out. She pulls from the case a plastic bottle of cola. She shakes it frantically in time with the music, then opens it spraying the crowd who jeer and boo. Uncaring, The Bootslut rubs the beer bottle lasciviously against her pussy before raising it to her mouth to vulgarly lick the bottle and drink what remains. She then retrieves a pile of brown paper bags. To the massive boos of the crowd she struts down to the ring passing out bags to the ‘ugly’ fans so that they can put them on their hideous faces. She spits out the cola in a wild spray at the first fan to complain. Laughing, she moves on only to pause halfway to thrust her tits at some unsuspecting fan. She insults his manhood, hands him the last bag and then turns away to a chant of “ZIP IT!” from the crowd.
In entering the ring The Bootslut makes a point of sliding back and forth along the middle rope so that it rubs against her pussy before stepping in to grind her exposed ass against the turnbuckle. After which she strides over to the ref and grabs their groin only to quickly release the hold laughing at the ‘nothing’ that was there. Finally she takes to her corner.
Deal: As charming and sophisticated as ever.
Storm: I think she may be part fish.
Deal: I dread to ask….why?
Storm: They don’t wear clothes either.
Deal: Right. But there’s no escaping the fact that The Bootslut IS to all intents and purposes, naked. The few strategically places pieces of electrical tape that she’s “wearing” hardly qualify as clothing.
Storm: But she is wearing a hood!
Deal: Yeah, that can be zipped shut. Not the smartest choice. You have to believe that Stinker had a hand in all that.
Storm: OR – she really IS a slut: one that doesn’t eat all her corn flakes. They’re the worst.
Deal: Tom Nerison is our referee and he doesn’t look at all impressed with the Bootslut’s antics so far. Something tells me she’s going to need a LOT of antics tonight as Big Tel measures 6’1” and weighs in at a formidable 330 pounds. That’s almost three times the muscle that she has! Plus, while she is technically only giving away 3” in height, that’s only due to those ridiculously tall spiked heels. Without them, I guess she’d be about 5’4”. So no way does she have his reach. Still, she is totally ruthless, so if I were Tel, I wouldn’t underestimate her.
**DING**DING**
Deal: There’s the bell and Big Tell immediately charges. It’s a Running Clothesline that -
Storm: Misses! She ducked and rolled.
Deal: Luckily for her or this would have been a VERY short fight. Now Tel wastes no time. He spins around, growls at the naked girl and barrels forward once again.
Storm: He jumps, twists and -
Deal: Senton Bomb! NO! She again rolls aside.
Storm: Well, she sure ain’t running; not in them boots.
Deal: Tel picks himself up. His mood is NOT improving. He takes a more measured approach now, stalking her, using those long arms to full effect, seeking to cut off any escape. And she rolls FORWARDS! Forwards to slam a foot into his balls! And just listen to this place. The sound of groaning fills it.
Storm: Everyone felt that! Except Stinker – he’s cheering like crazy.
Deal: And not the Bootslut. Tel doubles. She rolls back and kicks straight up! A dagger-like heel stabs across his cheek!
Storm: He’s cut and it’s a nasty one!
Deal: Tel staggers back still doubled in pain from that savage kick to the vitals. The Bootslut stands, saunters forward and rolls her head around. That thick braid whirls around and – with a flick of the head she slams that weight at the end into the side of his head!
Storm: Right on the temple!
Deal: Tel stumbles. He drops to a knee. His arms flail to the side. I don’t think he even knows where he is right now, but a hand finds the ropes and he pulls himself towards them. The Bootslut calmly follows. She steps, spins and a Spinning kick rakes across his chest!
Storm: Those heels are pure evil! She cut him AGAIN! Yeah, much to Stinker’s delight.
Deal: Yes, Tel now has a long line seeping blood right across his chest. And she’s not finished! She spins again to – NO! It was a fake. Tel buys it bringing up both arms to block, but instead she stamps down! That spike heel goes right THROUGH the toe of his boot!
Storm: Let’s hope he’s part Dalgurnian and only has 3 toes, otherwise he just lost some.
Deal: Tel hops back. The Bootslut strikes again – Bellringer. Tel is stunned! She slides out between the ropes to walk along the apron. She slaps her bare ass and flicks off the fans before taking up position directly behind Big Tel at the corner and …
Storm: Tag Rope! She’s looped the tag rope around his neck!
Deal: And is now doing her absolute damnedest to strangle him! Tel is quickly turning red.
Storm: And not because he’s mad – which he probably is.
Deal: Tel is trying to pull the cord free, but she has it so tight that he simply cannot get his meaty fingers under it! He’s waning! He’s sinking down! Can she have totally DOMINATED and HUMILIATED Big Tel so quickly?
Storm: Sure looks that way to me. What was that you said underestimating? Every inter-galactic space pirate knows that you NEVER underestimate a naked girl with a hood on. It’s just not done.
Deal: I’ll just take your word for it.
Storm: You should!
Deal: Tel is dropping right down. He’s now sitting on the bottom rope and that seems to be the only thing that’s keeping upright. Well, that and the cord that’s cutting so deeply into his neck. Nerison raises an arm. It drops!
Storm: Probably because he’s stopped breathing. That’ll do it most times.
Deal: Again Nerison raises an arm – the other. And that….
Storm: Falls! He is DONE! TOAST! FINISHED! Let this be a lesson to the entire roster; no one messes with a naked girl that wears a hood!
Deal: I can’t believe it. Of all the ways I thought that this match would play out, this most assuredly, wasn’t one of them.
Storm: That’s because you didn’t consult me beforehand.
Deal: And now Nerison tries the arm one more time. If this falls, so will Big Tel. The Bootslut will release the cord and he’ll fall to lie there for the inevitable 10 count. He lifts the arm – AND IT SHOOTS UP AND BACK. He grabs Boots’ braid and drags her over the ropes! He slams her down onto the mat in front of him and then stamps down on her tits!
Storm: BIG target, and luckily he used his good foot.
Deal: Boots bounces, cringes and rolls away covering her breasts as Tel slumps back. That took everything he had and now he’s gulping in great lungfuls of air. You have to wonder if he regrets his choice now. Tel finished sixth in BOH and that permitted him to make a choice. He elected to face The Bootslut for the Bare Knuckles belt.
Storm: He should have taken that Double Jeopardy prize instead. At least then he’d still have all his toes.
Deal: The Bootslut gets up and asks Nerison to check her tits! He looks very uncertain. She presses herself against him and – SHOVES HIM - backwards into Tel!
Storm: No Disqualifications in Bare Knuckles, as Buddy Meyers always said.
Deal: As Tel pushes Nerison aside The Bootslut grabs the top rope and JUMPS to send both feet into Tel’s head!
Storm: He’ll be BLIND!
Deal: NO! Tel JUST squirms aside and then lunges to grab her by the throat. He pulls her in to – NO!! She knees him in the balls. Tel groans, but STILL somehow grabs HER groin to LIFT HER! Over the ropes he dumps her!
Storm: To bounce down off the apron. Lucky those big tits broke her fall.
Deal: Now Big Tel permits himself a grimace of pain. Two deep breaths and he’s good to go. Damn, that is one tough man. He’s completely ignoring all those cuts and bruises.
Storm: But he IS limping. Losing toes tends to do that though.
Deal: Now Boots gets back to her high heeled feet, but Tel drops down and snatches up a chair! She sees that and pulls an axe handle out from under the ring! Tel limps around. She can’t ruin; so even that pace is enough to catch her. Now he draws back, swings and -
Storm: BLAM!
Deal: She met the chair with the axe handle! It dented the chair! Oh, but Tel quickly reverses and slams the dented chair into her shoulder sending her crashing into the apron! She immediately pushes away from the apron – and gets clobbered across the back of the head! Down she goes.
Storm: Yeah, but only to all fours. She’s tough too.
Deal: Tel boots her in the ribs. That sends her almost UNDER the apron. She twists though and hammers the end of the axe handle down onto his injured foot! More blood spurts out! Tel howls in pain and hops back. Boots pulls herself fully out from the apron curtain and advances on Tel. She brings the handle back for a home run hit and – SWINGS!
Storm: BLAMMO!! That’s bigger than a BLAM, just in case you were wondering.
Deal: Tel met that swing with one of his own and it sends her axe handle spinning away. And the chair BREAKS! Tel casts it aside and limps forward to grab her by that braid. He hammers her head into the top of the barrier! She falls back – stunned. Tel SPITS on her – to cheers form the crowd. Seems they have a favorite and it’s not her.
Storm: Well, she is naked AND wearing a hood. That’s always a No-No.
Deal: Tel limps off – off to pull a table from under the ring. He slides it into the ring and it’s followed by a chair! The fans are getting real loud now, but LOOK! The Bootslut is back up and pulls a large bag from under the ring – a bag of -
Storm: Nails! Just look, some of them are poking through the bag!
Deal: Boots clambers back into the ring, bag in hand. Tel follows – with a bicycle chain in hand!
Storm: Nasty!
Deal: Very. The two unflinchingly head to the centre of the ring. Tel swings the chain!
Storm: Ducked!
Deal: Now she swings the bag! Tel sways back and the weight of the bag spins her around. It must be really difficult trying to keep your balance wearing heels like those.
Storm: And Tel whips her ass!
Deal: Blood flies! She spins around to again swing the bag- right into the side of Tel’s face!
Storm: What face???? She ripped most of it away!
Deal: The left side of Tel’s face is just a mask of blood now. You can see bits of flesh hanging off! And Tel slowly turns back to LASH her across the tits!
Storm: In fairness she was thrusting them in his direction.
Deal: They’re cut! More blood sprays around. And Tel swings again ripping a line across her stomach! A fourth! He pulls back for another, fourth strike that – NO!! She snaps out a kick! That stabs the knee! Tel’s leg buckles and he falls into -
Storm: - The bag of nails! She’s picking him apart – first the foot, now the knee! Hey, and Stinker is loving this.
Deal: And she’s paying a heavy price for it, but she determinedly swings that bag AGAIN – NO! Tel catches it! He shoves it forward into her face! I hope for her sake that the hood protected her. Oh, but Tel rips the bag out of her hands and tosses it aside. Now he wraps the bike chain around his fist and PUNCHES her in the side of the head! She’s down!
Storm: Just a lot. But hey! Look, she’s pushing back up.
Deal: And Tel grabs her head and slams his good knee into the side of it. That drops her! Nerison steps in for the count.
Nerison: 1 – 2 – 3
Storm: Well, Tel ain’t waiting around. He’s real busy setting up that table.
Nerison: 4 – 5 – 6
Deal: And not just that. He’s emptied the contents of that bag all over it!
Storm: Wow. Not just nails. There are tacks, screws, bolts, screwdrivers and ...is that a trowel?
Deal: It is. No wonder that bag did so much damage to Tel.
Nerison: 7 – 8 -
Deal: And she’s up! Boots shakes her head and snatches up the chair that Tel had pushed in. Tel turns from admiring his work.
Storm: It IS good work.
Deal: And gets to eat chair! Down he goes and she hammers away at his head – again and again! Now she pushes the end of the chair into his throat and LEANS on it. She’s standing ON him and those heels are really digging in!
Storm: She almost strangled him last time. Looks like she’s out to finish the job here.
Deal: Again Tel is turning all shades of red and purple and – oh! He reaches up to grab her by the tits and twists both savagely!
Storm: That’s her fault for having them almost in his face.
Deal: Tel continues to crush and twist. She shouts out in pain. She raises a foot to stamp down on his – NO! Tel twists to throw her sideways across the ring. He rolls over gagging and coughing. Boots meanwhile rolls onto her knees and then slowly straightens. Those boobs of hers sure have taken a battering tonight. But Tel is still struggling for breath. She approaches. Spin Kick! That pointed toe stabs into the side of his head. He drops and she….oh no.
Storm: She is sitting on his face!
Deal: With her legs trapping his arms. Looks like she doesn’t a repetition of what just happened. Tel is thrashing, trying to get free, but she leans right over his head giving him no ready target. Still Tel tries. He – ROLLS! Tel rolls her over, but she’s like a limpet, refusing to let go! Tel rolls again and – stops. He’s out of breath! She may have done it here. Slowly she releases and |Nerison starts to count.
Nerison: 1 – 2 – 3
Storm: What a way to go. I’m betting Big Tel never expected this.
Nerison: 4 – 5 – 6
Deal: I doubt it. But look, his breathing has been relentlessly targeted all fight. He’s a big man that needs a LOT of oxygen and The Bootslut has repeatedly restricted that.
Nerison: 7 – 8 – 9
Deal: What a match and what a finish. The Bootslut retains in remarkable fashion to –
Nerison: TE’-
Deal: NO! Tel throws an arm up! Boots can’t believe it. She telling Nerison that – well, I won’t repeat her words. Let’s just say she’s questioning his ability to count.
Storm: Well, it WAS real close.
Deal: She’s livid about this and is letting Nerison know it. And Tel! He fires a forearm up between her legs, lifting her off her feet! As she lands he pulls her in – Backbreaker! He turns her over for a Gut Buster! He staggers back, gathering more air, more energy. Boots slowly peels herself up off the mat.
Storm: She’s still in better shape than him.
Deal: Tel swings his good foot! A boot under the jaw sends her spinning back across the ring! Now he limps over to grab her. He pulls her in and – NO! Eye rake! Now she slithers behind him to loop her long braid around his neck!
Storm: More choking! Hey, it’s a tactic that’s definitely paid off. No way can Big Tel survive another throttling.
Deal: I think that you’re right and so does Tel. He’s frantically back-pedalling, even with that bad foot. He crushes her into a corner, pulls out and backs in sharply – and again! Still she clings on.
Storm: Four! FIVE! SIX!!! that did it.
Deal: Bi Tel stumbles forward again struggling for air and just LOOK at all the marks around his blood stained neck! It looks like he’s been HUNG – repeatedly! But those crushing body blocks seem to have winded The Bootslut too. It looks like a matter of who recovers the fastest.
Storm: She’s up!
Deal: He’s up! Boots steps in and swing a boot at his balls! CAUGHT! Tel catches it and pulls her in for a short arm clothesline – using the leg. Boots almost falls, but Tel pulls her back in. Head Butt! Blood sprays but Tel doesn’t care. Now he – CHOKESLAMS her! He stamps on her gut and then pulls her up and over with an Arm Drag!
Storm: That’ll leave a stain for sure.
Deal: Tel seems to be working on pure adrenaline right now. Honestly, I’m not sure how he’s still standing and The Bootslut just keeps getting back up, no matter what he does to her. OH! Tel slumps. He drops to a knee. Looks like that adrenaline just evaporated. Boots senses her chance. Pulls herself up and starts to roll her head. Just look at that weight spinning around. That is going to do some serious damage when it hits!
Storm: Yeah, that thing is EVIL.
Deal: In she steps to – CHAIR! Tel snatches the chair up and SWINGS it! To smash her in the head! She drops. Tel crawls over and … damn.
Storm: Wow.
Deal: He just closed the zips! Now The Bootslut can’t effectively speak and certainly can’t see!
Crowd: ZIP IT! ZIP IT! ~clap-clap-clap~ ZIP IT! ZIP IT! ~clap-clap-clap~
Storm: Well, in my expert opinion I’d have to say that that is going to make matters harder for her.
Deal: Tel links his hands high overhead and slams them down onto her battered and bleeding chest!
Storm: He may have broken some ribs there!
Deal: Now Tel stands. He pulls her up and – POWERBOMB! Boots doesn’t know where she is right now. She fumbling,. Trying to find the zipper and Tel is immediately back at her. Up she goes – Hesitation Suplex!
Storm: Straight through the table – tacks, nails, screws, bolts and those other tools! Stuff flies all over!
Deal: And he follows that with a big chair shot to the head! And he’s not finished! He lifts her up and just LOOK at all that stuff embedded into her flesh! Monster Lock straight back down onto the chair, the nails and ruined table! He stamps HARD on her head! Now he staggers bent – totally spent. He drops to a knee as Nerison counts.
Nerison: 1 – 2 – 3
Storm: Hmm… looks to me like she’s definitely not moving. Of course she could be playing possum. Apparently naked women in hoods do that a lot. That’s what Neil Puller says.
Nerison: 4 – 5 – 6
Deal: Those were brutal, savage hits. I don’t see how anyone could survive those.
Nerison: 7 – 8 – 9
Deal: And let’s not forget that she’s still effectively blindfolded, but Stinker is telling her to “stop bloody messin’ about and get back up”.
Deal: Lots of sympathy there then.
Nerison: TEN!!!!
**DING**DING**DING**
Stock: Ladies and bloody Gents, your bloody WINNER and NEW RAGE BARE KNUCKLES CHAMPION!! - MONSTER BIG BLOODY TEL!!!!
Deal: A popular winner. He seems to have a gift for ending Bare Knuckles reigns. I believe he did the same to Nightwalker.
Storm: Yep, that’s what Neil Puller said too.
Deal: Tel holds up the belt and takes in the cheers of the crowd. Oh, but as he turns the knee buckles and he winces. He looks down on the battered and bloody form of the Bootslut – who is just starting to move again. She rolls onto her knees and HE BATTERS HER WITH THE BELT!
Storm: And she’s down again!
Deal: Now Tel angrily pries that weight from her hair, holds it in his hand to – close the hand into a fist and punch her in the jaw!
Storm: Yeah see how much she likes it!
Deal: And now he peels her backwards to get a better hold of – THE HOOD! Big Tel is looking to unmask The Bootslut!
Storm: Quite right too! I told you – I told you: never trust a naked lady in a hood.
Deal: Stinker is telling his Security team to step in and stop him, but they are rather spread out and not currently close to the ring. Getting that hood off is proving REALLY difficult – so Tel uses …. TIN SNIPS! He’s cut through the tube at the top that holds her hair and then peels the whole thing down!
Storm: Huh. That can’t be right.
Deal: WHAT!? It’s Kristal Ball! I don’t believe it. Stinker has used that girl under her own name and then masked her to ALSO COMPETE as La Reina Corazon – aka Cora AND as The Bootslut! This has the fans VERY upset! They’d been CHEERING for Kristal and Cora and HATING The Bootslut – only to find - IT’S THE SAME PERSON!
Storm: Wild. Stinker claims THREE salaries for the same girl.
Deal: No wonder we never saw all three at the same time! Not that Big Tel cares. He pulls her up by that braid to show the fans exactly who it is and what happens to people who get in his way! Now he drops her like so much dirty laundry and limps out of the ring.
Storm: By GAWD! As Neil puller would say.
Deal: Year 22 is certainly not short on shocks and surprises and I’m sure that there are even more to come.
Storm: And they’ll probably be coming once the trash is cleared out of the ring.
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DEAL: Fans it is now time for the RAGE Gauntlet Tag Title Match as we see history-making champions Thee Storm, the duo of Lady Giant and Crazy Jenna taking on the team of “Action” Jay Jackson and Gemini, who find themselves challenging thanks to their placing in the Bouts of Honor.
STORM: While both teams might be loved by the crowd, it’ll be up to one to show that killer instinct to leave with the titles.
DEAL: Let’s go to the ring for our introductions!
*STOCK: This bloody match is scheduled for one bloody fall and is for the bloody RAGE Gauntlet Tag Titles! Introducing the challengers, they are the team of “ACTION” JAY JACKSON AND GEMINI!!!
(The fans erupt into cheers as Back In The Game by Airbourne begins to play while the numbers 1, 2, 5, 10, 100, 1000 and higher appear on a rolling counter that increases in speed the higher the numbers get. Eventually the numbers stop counting and the counter explodes on the RAGE-Vision replaced by the words WELCOME TO THE BUDDY LIST with the Yin-Yang symbol behind it. This then merges into the opening guitar riff of “Ain’t No Love in Oklahoma” By Luke Combs.
A series of explosions go off by the entrance way, leaving a large cloud of smoke behind. As the smoke disappears the duo of Gemini and Jackson are greeted with a thunderous pop from the fans and begins heading towards the ring. They are accompanied by Homeless Don and make their way to the ring, exchanging words of strategy as they climb in. Each takes a turnbuckle and raise their arms as the fans continue to cheer.)
*STOCK: And their opponents…
(The arena goes black. Lightning strikes and the thunder BOOMS.)
*STOCK:Ladies and bloody gentlemen now entering the arena Crazy Jenna and Lady Giant. Together they are the history bloody making TCW AND RAGE heavyweight tag team champions....THEE STORM!!!!
(FANS GIVE A HUGE POP!!! Thee Storm stalks slowly to the ring. Both women climb to the top of opposite corners they call their lighthouses. They cheer on their fans. Thee Storm climbs down and readies for the match to begin.)
**DING**DING**
DEAL: Here we go!! Jenna and Jackson start things off, and it’s speed versus speed right out of the gate with these two. Jackson takes Jenna down with a crisp arm drag, Jenna pops up and answers with a lightning-fast headscissors. Jackson flips through, lands on his feet, and the two freeze for half a second and you can tell there’s a bit of respect there, and the fans reward both with a huge pop.
STORM: Looks like Gemini is calling for the tag though, and Jackson obliges. Giant offers a tag to Jenna, but Jenna seems to say in a minute. Giant smiles and nods, and in steps Gemini.
DEAL: Jenna lashes out with a kick, and Gemini takes a few, but he absorbs Jenna’s kicks, checks one, and sweeps her leg out from under her. Jenna scrambles to her feet while Gemini attempts an armbar, but Jenna avoids it, rolls, and dives to her corner, making the tag, and in comes Giant!
STORM: Jenna might be speed, but with Lady Giant in, now the power game begins. Lady Giant bulldozes Gemini with a shoulder block that sends him down to the mat. She hauls him up for a delayed vertical suplex, holding him aloft as the crowd counts along before slamming him down. Cover, one.. two… but that’s it says referee Terry Dale.
DEAL: Both get to their feet and Gemini delivers a few kicks, keeping Lady Giant at range, but then she is able to slip a kick and lock up, headlock on Gemini, Gemini whips her into the ropes. Gemini goes for a leapfrog but that’s a pretty big ask, and instead he’s caught by Lady Giant and dumped with an overhead belly-to-belly suplex!
STORM: Gemini lands hard and the fans applaud the move by Giant, but there’s also a contingent behind Gemini, and he gets to a knee holding his lower back, but he’s close to the corner, and in tags Jackson. A quick tag and Gemini steps to the apron as Homeless Don asks about his back.
DEAL: Jackson rushes in, tries to chop the giant down with leg kicks and quick strikes, but Lady Giant catches him mid-leap and throws him into the corner. A series of chops in the corner and Giant tags Jenna. Giant keeps Jackson in the corner as Jenna runs to a corner, charges the ropes, leaps off the center rope as Giant moves, and Jenna hits a springboard crossbody splash in the corner on Jackson!
STORM: Jackson stumbles out and Jenna cradles, one… two… kickout! Innovative offense by Jenna, and Jackson is down. Jenna brings him up, but Jackson with a quick fireman’s carry and then, as Jenna jumps to her feet, he takes her with another, but then flips into a bridge, one… two… kickout by Jenna!
DEAL: Both pop to their feet and now Jackson with a wristlock. Jenna cartwheels out, tries to hit a low dropkick. but Jackson sidesteps it. Jackson attempts an elbow drop, rolled out by Jenna who pops to her feet, standing moonsault finds nothing but the mat! Jackson runs the ropes, blind tag by Gemini.
STORM: Jackson with a clothesline attempt, ducked by Jenna, but then she runs right into a knee lift from Gemini! Jackson off the ropes and hits a flying forearm to the back of Jenna’s head, sending her right into Gemini’s snap roundhouse kick!
DEAL: Jenna goes down and Gemini with the cover, one… two… kickout! Gemini locks in a heel hold and Jenna is in the middle of the ring, but she’s trying to get to Lady Giant. Lady Giant is able to cut the distance with her height, but not enough to get the tag. Jenna though is refusing to give in and Gemini lets the heel hold go, pulls her up to her feet by her leg, then snaps to the mat with a dragon screw!
STORM: Gemini grapevines the leg once again and Jenna is in trouble. Jenna again tries to pull herself across the mat but Gemini is able to keep her grounded. Gemini again pulls her up, and he’s thinking another dragon screw, but this time Jenna leaps up at him - catches an enzugiri!
DEAL: Gemini drops to a knee and Jenna lands on the mat, then kicks both her feet up catching Gemini flush in the chin! Gemini goes down and Jenna gets to her feet, favoring her leg but makes the tag! Lady Giant is in and bulldozes down Gemini with a shoulder tackle! Gemini gets up and Giant with a clothesline. She rushes across the ring and nails Jackson with a forearm!
STORM: Lady Giant trying to clean house and Gemini is getting back up, Lady Giant runs the ropes, and nearly decapitates him with a boot! Cover and Dale is in position, one… two… but Gemini get the shoulder up.
DEAL: Quick tag out to Jenna as Giant whips Gemini into the ropes, bearhug by Giant and Jenna hits a springboard dropkick! Jackson comes in and eats a short-arm headbutt from Giant! Cover by Jenna, one… two… but Gemini kicks out! Quick tag out to Lady Giant again and now Giant comes in body slams him. Giant with a cover, one… two… but Gemini kicks out.
STORM: Lady Giant brings Gemini up, whips him into the ropes, but then ducks her head on the way back and Gemini with a leap frog, hits the ropes, and leaps with double knees into the chest of Lady Giant! Lady Giant gets knocked back and Gemini follows up with a shotgun dropkick that sends her tumbling through the ropes and to the outside.
DEAL: Gemini runs the ropes and leaps over, rolling plancha onto Giant on the outside! Giant hits the guardrail and Gemini quickly pops to his feet, because Jenna is in, runs the ropes, and suicide dive!! She nailed Gemini and now all three are down on the outside.
STORM: Jackson waits for Jenna to get to her feet and as she does, he runs and leaps off the apron, taking her down with a clothesline. All four competitors are on the outside as Jackson gets to his feet and grabs Lady Giant, rolling her in.
DEAL: He helps Gemini up and Gemini climbs in, and he makes the tag to Jackson. Jackson goes up top and Giant gets to her feet, Gemini hits a standing dropkick while Jackson comes off the top with a missile dropkick! Giant is down and Jackson covers, one… two… but Giant kicks out!
STORM: Meanwhile, Crazy Jenna is making her way over to her corner, and Jackson brings Giant up, swinging neckbreaker. Cover by Jackson, one… two… but Jenna breaks it up, stomping on his back. Jackson gets to his feet as Jenna goes back to her corner, and now both teams are not so much in the “we’re all friends” mindset.
DEAL: All four know there’s gold on the line, Storm. Jackson runs the ropes and goes for a flying crossbody on Giant as she gets to a knee, but Giant catches him! What strength by Giant and she has Jackson up and is carrying him around the ring. Tag by Jenna who climbs to the top rope and hits a diving crossbody to the back of her own partner, bringing Jackson down in a powerslam!!
STORM: That’s definitely a way to add some extra “umph” to the move. Giant rolls out of the ring and Jenna rolls on top of Jackson. One… two… Gemini breaks it up by pulling Jenna off!
DEAL: Jenna pulls Jackson up and whips him into the turnbuckle. Jenna charges in with a meteora double knees into Jackson, and then Jenna whips him again across the ring. She charges again, but this time Jackson moves and she collides with the corner, stumbles out, and Jackson with a huge German suplex! He gets up on his toes and he’s got the bridge, one… two… but Jenna rolls her shoulder up!
STORM: Both are down on the mat and now the crowd is on their feet for both teams. The crowd is cheering for both Jenna and Jackson, both partners trying to rally their teammate. Jenna dives to tag in Giant, Jackson dives to tag in Gemini!
DEAL: Gemini and Giant meet in the middle of the ring and Giant with a sidewalk slam! She hooks the leg, one… two… but Gemini kicks out! Giant pulls up Gemini and says it’s over, and she goes for her powerbomb! She’s got Gemini up, but he hits an elbow to her forehead and snaps back, hitting a huirricanrana that sends her headfirst into the corner!
STORM: An innovative counter to what very well could have been the ending blow of the match, Deal.
DEAL: Gemini rushes in and unloads with a rapid-fire combo—low kick, palm strike, a spinning back fist—but Lady Giant is held up by the turnbuckle and won’t go down. Gemini steps back and hits a spinning heel kick and that brings her down, and right into a Gemini roll up. One… two… thre… no! Lady Giant kicks out!
STORM: Gemini doesn’t let up though and as Giant gets up, he hits his “Face the Truth” codebreaker variation! Giant pinwheels her arms as she goes down and Gemini covers with Dale in position! One… two… thre… NO! Jenna breaks it up!
DEAL: That was very close to being a Three!
STORM: Yes it was, and Jenna knows it. Jenna’s trying to cheer Giant on, but Gemini knows that he has an opening. He pulls Giant up and hooks her, looks like he’s thinking “Reality Check!” He’s got Giant up, but her height is definitely making it awkward.
DEAL: Lady Giant delivers an elbow to the side of the head, drops behind Gemini, and then makes the tag to Jenna! Lady Giant falls through the middle and top rope to the outside as Jenna comes off the ropes with a springboard forearm!! She catches Gemini and goes for the cover, one… two… but Jackson with the save!
STORM: Jackson pulled Jenna off and saved the match for his team, but as he goes to the apron he’s caught with a dropkick from Jenna, knocking him off the apron!
DEAL: Jackson is on the floor, so is Giant, and now Jenna connects with a knee lift, and she doubles Gemini over, she’s going for her run-up bulldog in the corner, but Gemini is able to block it! He’s got her up for a belly-to-back suplex, but instead she rolls down his back.
STORM: Gemini turns around, boot to the stomach, and she’s hooked him for the DDT!
DEAL: She spikes Gemini and it could be over, but instead, Gemini lifts her like he’s going for a Northern Lights, but reaches out and tags Jackson as he makes it to the apron! Gemini spins around with Jenna in his grip and Jackson leaps… “LIGHTS, CAMERA, ACTION” OFF THE TOP ROPE!!
STORM: Good lord she never saw it coming!!
DEAL: Jackson with the cover as Gemini charges the ring and cuts off Lady Giant! One… two… THREE!!! WE HAVE NEW RAGE GAUNTLET TAG CHAMPS!!
**DING**DING**DING**
*STOCK: Ladies and bloody Gentlemen… the winners of this match… AND NEW RAGE GAUNTLET TAG CHAMPIONS… GEMINI AND “ACTION” JAY JACKSON!!!
STORM: I can’t believe this, Deal!
DEAL: Jay Jackson and Gemini used an opening and just a small quick counter to capture the Tag Titles! Terry Dale hands the new champions their titles while Lady Giant checks on Crazy Jenna. Jackson and Gemini have knocked off Thee Storm in a classic, high-impact, high speed encounter here tonight! Jenna is pulling herself up and the former champs are looking at the new champs… and extend their hands!
STORM: Oh great, now I really can’t believe this.
DEAL: All four competitors shake hands, and what a great sign of respect! Jenna and Giant applaud the new champs as they leave the ring, and Gemini and Jackson each take a corner, titles in hand, to celebrate this huge win!!
Deal: Our next match is a match paid for by Rich Mason Promotions and is taking place in Saudi Arabia as Superstar Steve Hogar is coming out of retirement one last time to take on a bitter rival of his, Kip Kutler. The fans here in attendance at MSG will be watching on the RAGE Vision.
Storm: The origins of this match go back over a decade when both men were a part of Mason Inc. Steve Hogar was the wily veteran and Kip Kutler was a young rising star at the time. They had serious heat that exploded after Hogar's departure from the group and they have had heat ever since.
Deal: Let's not forget that, until recently, Kip Kutler was BLACKLISTED from this industry for YEARS, and Steve Hogar bashed him on numerous occasions. When Kutler returned, Steve Hogar was one of the individuals that Kutler called out. Kutler used his past relationship with Rich Mason to lure Hogar out of retirement.
Storm: Kutler heard what Steve Hogar said about him, and you know what? Kutler has had things to say about Hogar as well.
Deal: Tonight is the night that they settle their differences, once and for all.
Storm: This will be Steve Hogar's last match - win, lose, or draw. Each of these participants will earn ONE MILLION DOLLARS just to participate in this match.
Deal: The winner will receive a percentage of tonight's gate, and there was a sell out with over 60,000 tickets being sold. Let's go to the ring!
*Ring Announcer (in both Arabic and English): This match is a FIGHT TO THE FINISH! There are NO RULES, NO DISQUALIFICATION, and NO COUNT OUTS! Introducing first, from Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA, he weighs in at 250 pounds, he is SUPERSTAR STEVE HOGAR!
("Hellraiser" by Ozzy Osbourne plays as Hogar makes his way to the ring. He receives a mixed reaction, but more boos than cheers. Hogar ignores the fans as he has a businesslike look on his face. Hogar is dressed in his wrestling attire - black trunks and a red Superstar t-shirt.)
Deal: Hogar is not very popular here tonight.
Storm: Kip Kutler has been throwing out a lot of accusations. One of those accusations is that Hogar is a DRUNK.
Deal: While Hogar has had issues with alcohol in the past, including two DUI arrests, he claims that he has been clean for some time.
Storm: The question is.....did Hogar have enough time to prepare for this match?
Deal: He claims that he did. He said that he was in "fighting shape" even before this match was signed, and while he's not in the "best" shape of his life, he's in good enough shape to beat Kutler or so he claims. He might have an uphill battle, because as we've seen, Kutler is in peak condition.
Storm: There's no doubt about that. Kutler quickly asserted himself in the main event scene after his return to RAGE and he has much to lose if Hogar manages to defeat him.
Deal: Hogar began his career in Japan in the early 90s and made his US debut in the UWF in November, 1996.
Storm: I remember that night!
Deal: Hogar was brought to the UWF by Rich Mason to team with Dan Williams against two of the top wrestlers at the time, Shawn Hart and Fury. Fury turned on Shawn Hart and Mason Inc. was born. Mason and Hogar have had their ups and downs over the years, sometimes as teammates and other times as enemies.
Storm: Rich Mason recently claimed that he pulled Hogar out of poverty again.
Deal: That may be an exaggeration but Hogar was no doubt lured by the money. That might explain some of the fans' disdain toward him.
*Ring Announcer (in both Arabic and English): And his opponent, hailing from Toronto, Ontario Canada and weighing in at 280 pounds here is The Canadian Destroyer... "THE NEW AGE ICON"... KIP KUTLER!!!
"The prophecy has been fulfilled!"
"This is his time"
"His Destiny Awaits"
(A siren can be heard softly building up with a guitar and lamb bag drum beat. The TCW Tron lights up to the image Kutler standing with his head down and then an image appears of him walking forward."Stricken" by Disturbed hits the PA system and Kip walks out from behind the curtain, and stops at the top of the stage. He holds his arms out to the sides, and spins once around, allowing the fans to soak in his essence. He stands while the chorus of the song begins.He walks down the ramp, yelling back at the fans who are shouting at him. Once he reaches the ring, Kip hops up onto the apron on his knee, letting his other leg hang loosely, as he pulls his sunglasses off, and tosses them into the crowd. He quickly lifts his leg and slips it through the ropes, straddling the middle rope for a moment, before completely getting in the ring. Kip quickly turns and climbs up onto the second turnbuckle, and he holds his arms out again, and tilts his head back, letting everyone bask in his presence for a moment. He takes a long stare of the crowd looking through them before heading back to the middle of the ring, awaiting his opponent's arrival.)
Storm: Kip Kutler has arrived and he means business!
Deal: He has a look on his face that can burn through lead. He looks like a man on a mission.
Storm: Kutler is now staring down Hogar and he suddenly cracks up laughing. This causes Hogar to take a step toward him, but the referee gets in between to restrain Hogar. This will not be a friendly scientific match. Both of these men are out for blood.
Deal: Both of these men look eager to get started. The ref is already at work, trying to keep them in their respective corners as they bark insults at each other.
Storm: You can cut the tension with a knife. The hatred between these two is out of this world.
Deal: Joining Kutler and Hogar in Saudi Arabia is Rich Mason, the promoter of this match.
(Cut to the skybox where Mason is seated with an entourage. The bald 70 something year old Mason is wearing a suit and has his usual poker face.)
Deal: Mason made sure that his name was all over that ring.
Storm: He obviously sold some advertising!
(The middle of the ring has an ad for Corona Beer. There are smaller ads for Nike, Monster Energy, DraftKings, and HBO. There is also a "Rich Mason Promotions" emblem. The turnbuckles all have "Mason" on them. There is a banner that says "RAGE: Pro Wrestling Generation" and "Rich Mason Promotions" in the background.)
Deal: Is this Rich Mason's response to Mason International's rebranding? He walked away from his own company early this year and disappeared for quite some time, only to return to RAGE of all places upon request of Kip Kutler.
Storm: No doubt Mason will be making a handsome profit from this match. Whenever there is money to be made, Mason is right there.
Deal: This match is unsanctioned. It is being brought to you as a joint venture between RAGE, Rich Mason Promotions, and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Storm: Let's remind the people why this match is taking place in Saudi Arabia and not the US.
Deal: Steve Hogar was not able to get cleared by ANY state athletic commission in the United States.
Storm: They went to every state?
Deal: I don't know about that, but they did go to Hogar's home state of Wisconsin and the state of Mississippi, which is one of the most lenient states for approval, and he was denied in both places.
Storm: If he couldn't get cleared in Mississippi, you have to wonder how long he will be able to last tonight. It may not be a question as to who wins this match as much as it's a question as to how long this match lasts.
Deal: All indications point to this being a short match.
Storm: Vegas has Hogar being a +900 underdog in this match.
Deal: The two are in the center of the ring as the ref explains the rules.....
Storm: What rules?
Deal: The ref tells them to shake hands. Kutler laughs and Hogar shakes his head in disgust.
**DING**DING**
Deal: Kutler and Hogar are face-to-face and they are mouthing off to each other and they lock up. Kutler gets the early advantage and punches Hogar in the face! He hits him again and again! Hogar hits Kutler back with some fists of his own! Kutler responds with his own flurry of punches and Hogar goes down!
Storm: Down goes Hogar! Down goes Hogar!
Deal: Kutler follow up with kicks and stomps to the face of Steve Hogar. Kutler is yelling at Hogar as he punishes him. Hogar tries to break free, but Kutler with some more stomps.
Storm: He won't give Hogar an opening!
Deal: Hogar tries to spring up, but Kutler with a kick right to the chin and Hogar goes down again! Kutler follows it up with more kicks and punches.
Storm: This is not gonna be a scientific match.
Deal: Not at all! Kutler is telling Hogar to "give it up" as he continues the beating. He has Hogar at the edge of the ring and shoves him to the outside with his foot! Hogar is on the outside and Kutler runs up to the top rope and he comes CRASHING down on Hogar with a flying bodypress! Kutler is now SMASHING Hogar's head against the steel steps!
Storm: Hogar is getting SLAUGHTERED out there!
Deal: Kutler is NOT letting up as he he SMASHES Hogar's head into the steel steps for the tenth time. That man has had NUMEROUS concussions in his long for God's sake! Kutler throws Hogar right into the guard rail and he continues his assault!
Storm: There are no count outs and no disqualifications.
Deal: Kutler has one foot on Hogar's neck as he grabs a chair and pushes it right into Hogar's gut, knocking the wind out of him!
(Cut to Rich Mason, in the skybox, who is lighting up a cigar.)
Deal: Rich Mason is obviously enjoying this.
Storm: Now we can see why Hogar wasn't cleared by ANY state athletic commission. This man is in NO condition to be wrestling. Somebody needs to stop this match before he suffers permanent damage.
Deal: Kutler is NOT letting up! He just face slammed Hogar right into the chair! Is the man still conscious?
Storm: Remember this is a 55 year old man who has not wrestled in a number of years. How much punishment can he take?
Deal: Kutler throws Hogar into the side of the ring, shoulder-first. He scoops up Hogar and tosses him onto the ring apron.
(Kutler raises his arms to a crowd pop.)
Deal: Kutler is tearing Hogar apart and these fans are loving it.
Storm: These fans are bloodthirsty! They want BLOOD!
Deal: They're getting blood as Hogar already has a cut. Kutler pulls Hogar up and look at at that! Hogar is swinging his fists and connects! I'm not sure if Hogar even knows where he's at, but he has some fight left in him. Kutler fires back and Hogar responds with a flurry of punches and Kutler is PISSED! Kutler with an uppercut and a superkick and Hoger goes down like a stack of bricks!
Storm: The Saudi fans are really getting into this.
Deal: Hogar is in trouble as Kutler is now ripping off the turnbuckle bad. He said that he's done taking it easy on him, that it's time to take the gloves off. Hogar is moving and trying to make his way up. Kutler is standing in front of him and appears to be aiming ANOTHER superkick, right to the face, and Hogar goes down again!
(Kutler flips off Hogar)
*Kutler: Take that Hogarbage!
Storm: This is not looking good for Hogar. Does he have ANY fight left in him?
Deal: I don't know, but Kutler is continuing his assault. More kicks to the face and to the gut. Kutler comes off the ropes and nails him with a legdrop. Kutler grabs Hogar's head and slams it into the mat! Kutler goes up to the second rope and hits a double axe handle.
Storm: Kutler is out to punish Hogar.....just like he said he would!
Deal: Hogar is already cut open and Kutler is making an example out of him. Kutler pulls Hogar toward the corner post and SLAMS Hogar's leg into the post!
Storm: Is that the leg with the bad knee that he once had surgery on?
Deal: I'm afraid it is. Kutler seems to have done his homework as he knows exactly what to target. Kutler does it again and again!
*Kutler (yelling): What do you have to say now HOGARBAGE?!
Storm: I'm guessing we won't see a handshake at the end of this one.
Deal: These two have despised each other for many years, dating back to when both of them were in Mason International. Kutler wraps Hogar's legs around the cornerpost and puts him in a figure four leglock. With little exception, this match has been ALL Kutler.
Storm: This isn't a match. This is an EXECUTION....and these bloodthirsty people are loving it!
(Cut to the skybox where Mason continues to smoke his cigar. Kutler walks around the corner and grabs a microphone.)
Storm: Rich Mason is loving it too. Kutler is back in the ring and he's has a microphone with him.
*Kutler: DO YOU QUIT HOGARBAGE?! Are you ready to QUIT?!
(Kutler holds up the mic to Hogar's mouth and his voice is muffled but a "No" comes out)
Storm: That sounds like a no.
(Kutler laughs and tosses the mic aside as he resumes the punishment.)
Storm: Kutler gave him a chance to quit and he REFUSED!
Deal: Kutler is on the top rope and nails Hogar with a flying elbow! He covers, 1......2.......and Kutler bounces up!
Storm: What?
Deal: Kutler sprung up before the ref counts to three.
Storm: And he's laughing!
(Kutler laughs as he resumes punishing Hogar.)
Storm: You can't say he's not living up to his word. He said he's gonna end Hogar and that's exactly what he's looking to do! Hogar is NOT prepared for what Kutler has in store for him.
Deal: Sadly you may be right. Hogar has been outwrestled and outbrawled. He's been overpowered and outmaneuvered. Kutler is in FIRM control of this match as he has Hogar in a chokehold.
(Hogar is gagging and there is some blood streaming down his face.)
Storm: They need to stop this match before somebody gets killed.
Deal: The ref doesn't seem to have any intention to stop this match. Kutler throws Hogar into that exposed turnbuckle and Hogar goes down again! Kutler with a SHOULDER BREAKER!
Storm: That's Hogar's bad shoulder, isn't it!
Deal: Hogar did have surgery on his right shoulder years ago and Kutler appears to be attempting to dislocate it as he places him in an armbar and turns it into a chicken wing! Hogar is screaming in pain as Kutler has that hold locked in and Kutler is laughing manically!
Storm: He looks like he wants to rip Hogar's shoulder out of it's socket!
Deal: Hogar continues to scream in pain!
Storm: This man is in trouble!
Deal: I think you're right! Hogar is in some serious pain as Kutler appears to be having the time of his life. Wait a minute, Kutler just released the hold and let Hogar's body fall to the mat.
Storm: What a nice guy!
Deal: Kutler scoops Hogar right back up and puts him in a Krippling Kutler Cross Face! This could be it! The ref is asking Hogar if he gives up and he REFUSES!
Storm: You know Kutler wants Hogar to give up. He doesn't care about scoring a pinfall. He wants Hogar to CRY UNCLE!
Deal: Kutler has Hogar locked into that finishing hold as Hogar continues to scream in agonizing pain. This man does not just want to win. He wants to humiliate Hogar.
Storm: Hogar wanted to humiliate him, but it's not working out that way.
Deal: Indeed it's not. SOMEBODY needs to stop this thing! It's not a match, it's a....
(Cut to Rich Mason, who appears to be enjoying himself as he eats appetizers.)
Storm: Rich Mason seems to be enjoying this.
Deal: Of course he would. Kip Kutler just said he's giving Hogar one more chance to quit but Hogar REFUSES to quit!
Storm: I bet Hogar is regretting signing up for this. I don't care how much money he's making from this fight, it won't be enough to cover his medical bills.
(The referee grabs Hogar's arm and lets it drop.)
Deal: For Hogar's sake, I hope he has insurance. Kutler just released the hold!
Storm: Why did he do that?!
Deal: He doesn't seem to be ready for the match to end.
Storm: This is no longer a wrestling match. This is a MASSACRE.
Storm: Kutler is now setting Hogar up for the Kutting Edge! AND HE HITS IT!
Deal: What a DEVASTATING MOVE! He covers for the cover and then thinks twice. He's setting Hogar up for ANOTHER Kutting Edge!
Storm: HOLY SHIT!
Deal: Kutler cover again, 1.....2......NO! Kutler just pulled up Hogar's shoulder!
Storm: What?! He had this match won!
Deal: It sure looked like it. He's back on his feet and kicking Hogar again and again with that boot of his. Is that not enough punishment?!
Storm: Kutler is enjoying this! It's like he's having the time of his life out there.
Deal: I could see teaching Hogar a lesson as Hogar has said some things that upset Kutler but this getting out of control. The referee isn't doing anything.
Storm: He counted, didn't he?
Deal: He didn't warn Kutler.
Storm: There are no rules! That's what Hogar agreed to, right?
Deal: He did. Kutler is now VERBALLY ABUSING a bloodied and Hogar in what has been a COMPLETELY one-sided match! Kutler is now slapping Hogar around and he SPITS RIGHT IN HIS FACE!
Storm: Ha!
(The crowd starts to boo Kutler, who appears to be having the time of his life.)
Storm: Listen to these fans.
Deal: They see what's going on here as Kutler is continuing to add insult to injury as he smashes Hogar's head into the mat again and again. This man has had NUMEROUS concussions in his career! SOMEBODY STOP THIS MATCH! Kutler is like a man POSSESSED as he yells out "Hogarbage" and continues assaulting the man with elbows to the face. Kutler goes upstairs again and comes crashing down with a flying bodypress! 1......2......and again Kutler lifts up Hogar. Kutler could have walked away with the win several times already and he REFUSES to finish Hogar off.
Storm: The man can barely move! Hogar is NOT in ring condition. He has NO BUSINESS being in there and has been EXPOSED....just like Kutler said he would.
Deal: Kutler is toying with the man at this point. Kutler with a curb stomp! No cover! And now Kutler is going back upstairs and he sits on the top rope as he points to Hogar and laughs!
(Kutler looks around and laughs as much of the crowd has turned against him. He waves to Rich Mason, who is watching intently from the skybox.)
Storm: Kutler is taking a breather. It's like he's wearing himself out by all this punishment he is dishing out
Deal: The man has lost it. I can see sending Hogar a message, but Kutler is taking this TOO FAR and somebody is gonna get seriously injured or worse!
Storm: Hogar NEVER should have accepted this match. It's obvious that the man is not in ring-shape. Kutler TOLD YOU ALL what he was gonna do but nobody believed him.
Deal: Kutler with a flying elbowdrop! Again, no cover.
Storm: We may have a catastrophie on our hands.
Deal: Hogar is literally GAGGING as Kutler laughs and puts him in a choke hold. It's unbelievable that the referee doesn't get in there and stop this match. Kutler has Hogar up and Hogar is still gagging. Kutler throws Hogar right into the corner with the exposed turnbuckle. He just narrowly missed hitting his head again. And Kutler goes for the TURNBUCKLE SMASH, but Hogar somehow sidesteps him and KUTLER GOES INTO IT SHOULDER-FIRST!
(Kutler screams loudly in pain)
Storm: Kutler went into that exposed turnbuckle shoulder-first, and just the wrong angle, and he may have DISLOCATED HIS SHOULDER!
Deal: That could very well be karma after what Kutler did to Hogar earlier. This is Hoger's chance for some offense....IF he can pull it together! Kutler is still hopping around the ring and he just went down to his knees! The referee is checking on Kutler and Kutler pushes him away as he he is in some pain....and here comes Hogar and he jumps right on top of Kutler! Kutler goes for an F5....NO! Hogar with a FLYING HEADSCISSORS!
(The crowd pops)
Storm: I've NEVER seen Hogar do that move before!
Deal: The right move at the right time! Hogar covers, but Kutler escapes and now Hogar with some kicks to the head! The man can barely stand, but he's taking advantage of the situation and he's taking it to Kutler! He grabs Kutler and AGAIN throws him into that exposed turnbuckle! Hogar is wrapping Kutler's legs around the cornerpost.....
Storm: That's what Kutler did to him earlier!
Deal: Hogar grabs a chair and nails Kutler's leg! He hits him again and again! Now Hogar is a man possessed as he is running on PURE ADRENALINE! Hogar is the master of the figure four and he's trying to wrap Kutler's legs around but no! Hogar falls to the floor in exhaustion as Kutler is inside the ring and he's in some serious pain of his own as he grabs his shoulder.
Storm: Just when we thought this was over....
Deal: Hogar is using every ounce of strength that he has to make his way up. He's attempting to get back into the ring, but his knee or his ankle gave out on him. Hogar is up again and he grabs Kutler by the legs and pulls him out! Hogar grabs that chair and now it's Hogar that is punishing Kutler with that steel chair!
Storm: Look at that HATE in Hogar's eyes!
Deal: Can you blame him?! Hogar just knocked the wind outta Kutler with that chair. He's now setting Kutler up for the figure-four but having some trouble. Kutler with a kick to the face and Hogar goes down! Both men are down! Kutler isn't laughing anymore!
Storm: I don't believe this!
Deal: Kutler was DESTROYING Hogar and could have ended this match on numerous occasions. All it took was Kutler hit in that exposed turnbuckle into the corner at just the wrong angle and that changed the course of this match. Could Hogar have a fighting chance?
Storm: Are you serious?
Deal: This is a man who not only dominated the tag team division for many years, but also became a World Champion after defeating The Saint. He has had some big wins in his career that some may claim were upsets. Does he have another one left in him?
Storm: Come on! Don't get too excited! Kutler just hit some turbulence. He'll be fine.
Deal: Both mean are struggling to make their way up. Kutler is up first and he's trying to lift up the steel steps but his shoulder gives out. He's yelling curse words in frustration and goes to grab that chair and he's wrapping that chair around Hogar's legs before kicking him square in the head!
Storm: How many more head shots can this man take?!
Deal: Kutler is now breathing heavy as Hogar is once again gagging as Kutler puts him in another chokehold. Kutler is now looking at the cornerpost as he heads back into the ring and he's headed upstairs. He's looking to break Hogar's leg! This man is RELENTLESS!
Storm: He wants to make Hogar pay for what he just did to him.
Deal: Hogar is a man just trying to survive and Kutler is making it difficult. Kutler is slowly making his way to the top as he screams obscenities at Hogar. If you thought these two hated each other before, that hate seems to be increasing. Kutler is all the way at the top and leaps but HOGAR LIFTS HIS FOOT and that chair hits Kutler square in the head! Both men are down again!
Storm: There are no count outs, no disqualifications, no rules. Neither is moving!
Deal: Hogar is stirring and making his way back up as Kutler is still motionless.
Storm: This was a COMPLETELY one-sided match until that FLUKE happened and now we're seeing VINTAGE Hogar. This man will not quit. No matter what you throw at him, he just keeps coming after you.
Deal: Kutler had numerous chances to end this match earlier but he chose not to and now he's suffering the consequences.
Storm: Hogar is putting Kutler in his finisher, a figure-four, and he has it locked in! Kutler is screaming in pain!
Deal: There is no escape. Could Hogar actually force Kutler to submit?! The ref is on the outside and asking Kutler if he wants to quit and he refuses.
Storm: Kutler is fighting for his career here. A loss would be DEVASTATING to Kutler and both he and Hogar know that.
Deal: Hogar is barely hanging on himself as he uses the steel steps as leverage, but Kutler is trying hard to reverse it.
Storm: I'm not even sure Kutler knows where he's at, but he knows that losing is NOT an option. I CANNOT BELIEVE how he ended up in this position.
Deal: He was GREEDY and that's his own fault!
Storm: Greedy? He was just trying to live up to his word. Kutler is a man of his word.
Deal: He went TOO FAR and you know it and now he's paying the price! Perhaps karma has come to collect. The ref asks Kutler is he wants to give up and he says no.
Storm: NO way in hell will Kutler give up.
Deal: Wait a minute, Kutler has REVERSED the figure four and now it's Hogar that is in pain. Now the ref is asking Hogar if he wants to quit. He says NEVER!
Storm: He may want to reconsider because he's losing the advantage that he was handed to on a silver platter due to that FLUKE. Hogar better pull it together really quick if he wants ANY chance of walking outta here in one piece because lightning doesn't strike twice!
Deal: Kutler is obviously not happy with the recent turn of events. He may be going into the new year with a shoulder injury, courtesy of Hogar. That isn't what Kutler had planned.
Storm: Kutler is increasing the pressure. Perhaps it's time for Hogar to call it a career before his legs are broken!
Deal: He's not ready to call it a career.
Storm: He should be! Look at him! The man's money is GUARANTEED! He and Kutler have given the fans a helluva show but it's time! TAP OUT!
Deal: Kutler is ORDERING Hogar to quit, which makes Hogar dig his heels in even more. Hogar is mustering every ounce of strength in his body to try and reverse that figure four, but Kutler isn't relinquishing the advantage and Hogar is serious pain here. He has a great deal of intestinal fortitude.
Storm: Intestinal fortitude? I have to question that man's' intelligence!
Deal: The longer Hogar holds on, the ANGRIER Kutler is getting! Kutler's face is BEET RED!
Storm: That man is PISSED!
Deal: Kutler releases the hold. He is SCREAMING obscenities at Hogar as he makes his way back up to his feet and stands over a fallen Hogar. Kutler pulls Hogar up and throws him FACE FIRST into the steel steps!
Storm: Hogar gets cut AGAIN! Hogar is BUSTED OPEN!
Deal: Kutler with some boots to the face and to the midsection of Hogar, yelling and screaming at him as he continues his assault. Kutler has LOST IT!
Storm: He told Hogar to QUIT and Hogar refused to quit and now Kutler is making him pay and pay dearly!
Deal: Kutler turns to the side.....OH NO! He's gonna pick up those steel steps! NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
Storm: This is gonna END Hogar!
Deal: Kutler lifts up the steps and Hogar grabs his foot and the steel steps fall RIGHT ON TOP OF BOTH MEN!
(The crowd chants "Holy Shit")
Storm: These people know English?
Deal: They are familiar with four-letter words, that's for sure. The steps are laying right on top of Kutler and Kutler is CRUSHING Hogar's leg! This is NOT GOOD!
Storm: The ref is standing by and he doesn't know what to do.
Deal: If this were a sanctioned RAGE match, somebody might have considered stopping it by now, but this match is UNSANCTIONED and the ref is letting it go.
Storm: That's what they wanted and Rich Mason gave it to them!
Deal: Both men are motionless and the referee is trying to get those steel steps off of Kutler. Here comes the ring announcer and a ringside official and they're helping him move those steps off of Kutler, but the damage may have been done! Both men are STILL motionless!
(Cut to the skybox where Rich Mason is still watching, and still has a poker face.)
Deal: I wonder what is going through that man's mind. Hogar's blood is on his hands!
Storm: Hogar agreed to this!
Deal: That is true, but Mason knew the condition that this man was in. That's why this match is taking place in Saudi Arabia. How much more punishment can this man take?
Storm: What's shocking to me is that Kutler is not moving. At least Hogar is moving! Kutler appears to be out!
Deal: Kutler may be seriously injured. How knows how much those steel steps weight and Kutler took the brunt of that impact. The ref is looking over Kutler. He doesn't know what to do.
Storm: You know damn well Kutler will DESTROY that man if he stops the match and awards it to Hogar.
Deal: Hogar is actually making his way back up, holding onto to a nearby chair. Hogar is up! Hogar is up! (crowd pop)
Storm: And Kutler is STILL DOWN?! How did that happen?!
Deal: Hogar smells victory here as he folds the chair and picks it up and WAIT! Kutler lifts a knee and LOW BLOW Hogar! (crowd boos) Kutler SPRINGS up! That was a TRICK! He was playing possum!
Storm: Smart man!
Deal: Kutler grabs the chair and smashes it against the side of the ring in ANGER! He tosses the chair in the ring and he's crawling on top of Hogar and berating him as he SLAPS him in the face!
*Kutler: GET YOUR BITCH ASS UP HOGARBAGE! COME ON!
Deal: Kutler slaps Hogar again and.....WAIT! Hogar grabs Kutler's wrist and Kutler goes to slap Hogar and Hogar grabs his other wrist as he uses his strength to try and.....NO! A kick to the gut, knocking the wind out of Hogar! Kutler SPITS on Hogar and pulls him up and is trying to get him back into the ring. The hatred that these two have for each other is OFF THE CHARTS!
Storm: Kutler is struggling, but he's picking up the over 250 pound Hogar and places him on the ring apron.
Deal: Kutler screams at the ref to get back in the ring and Kutler follows. He's eyeing that chair that's on the mat and then eyes Hogar. I'm not sure Hogar knows where he's at.
Storm: The man is winded, he's bloody, he's outta gas. It's time to STOP THIS CARNAGE!
Deal: Kutler is looking to finish him off, it seems. He pulls Hogar over to where the steel chair is and attempts to set him up for a piledriver but Hogar just will not cooperate. Kutler with a swift kick to the head as he's once again getting angry. As Kutler berates Hogar, he has another idea. He's wrapping that chair around Hogar's legs. He wants to finish the job he started earlier and BREAK HOGAR'S LEGS! Come on ref! Get in there!
Storm: Remember, there are no rules in this match! That's what Hogar agreed to!
Deal: A couple more kicks to the head and Hogar may be out cold!. Kip Kutler is making his way to the corner now that he's satisfied that Hogar isn't moving. Kutler is slowly making his way up. Kutler is not known as a high flyer.
Storm: He seems to have dished out enough punishment to know that Hogar's out of gas.
Deal: Kutler stucks up both of his middle fingers at Hogar and leaps, BUT HOGAR MOVES OVER AND KUTLER HITS THE MAT FACE-FIRST! Kutler tried a flying bodypress onto that chair, but Hogar managed to swerve him at the last second!
Storm: That may have kept Hogar from being disabled just like his old partner Dan Williams!
Deal: Dan Williams has been in a wheelchair for many years, due to a beating he once received from The Saint, and no doubt Kutler was looking to do the same to Hogar. Both men are again down and motionless. The ref cannot even count because there are no count outs. This match must end by pinfall or submission.
Storm: I don't f'n believe this! This match should already be over and Hogar should be in a hospital bed.
Deal: That was Kutler's plan, but things haven't gone as planned. This match started out as a JOKE that was supposed to end in a blow out and it has turned into a no-holds-barred streetfight! If Kutler loses this match, even if he gets out of here in one piece, his main event days could very well be OVER!
Storm: Don't be delusional, Storm. Hogar doesn't stand a chance.
Deal: I didn't say he did but these men may not be the same after this one.
Storm: I'll tell you one thing. This match won't end in a handshake or embrace.
Deal: Both men are stirring but I'm not sure they know where they're at. These fans are going CRAZY in Riyahd. What was a crowd that was partial to Kutler is now solidly behind Hogar!
Storm: I can't believe this! They're getting behind a DRUNK! Don't these people have laws against alcohol?
Deal: What do you mean?
Storm: Like don't they get their arms cut off if they get caught drinking and driving like Hogar did on more than one occasion?
Deal: Puh-leze. Kutler is making his way back up as is Hogar, who just broke his legs free of that chair. Kutler spots the chair and he snatches it but WAIT! Hogar grabs the other end! These two are having a tug of war over the chair! Both men are trying to get possession over that steel chair and Kutler SNATCHES it as he has the strength advantage and SWINGS it at Hogar, but Hogar sidesteps him and Kutler hits the mat with the chair and trips and falls right on top of it!
(Some fans are laughing at ringside and Kutler screams obscenities at them.)
Deal: LOOK OUT! Hogar with a FACE SLAM on the chair and cover, 1......2......NO! A blooded Hogar is yelling at the official as he pounds the mat in frustration. Hogar grabs Kutler by the hair and SMASHES his face into it! AGAIN AND AGAIN! And now KUTLER is BUSTED OPEN!
Storm: How the hell can Hogar even see?!
Deal: I don't know but Kutler may be losing the advantage that he had now that blood is streaming down his face. Some of that blood gets into Hogar's eyes and he wipes his face. Hogar is setting Kutler up for the figure four once again but Kutler with a boot to the face! Hogar falls back into the corner and he's EXHAUSTED! He's taking a breather as he waits for Kutler to make his way back up. Kutler is up and Hogar goes for a clothesline but Kutler ducks underneath it! Hogar comes back and Kutler FLATTENS Hogar with a clothesline of his own! Kutler with another kick to the head!
Storm: How many of those blows to the head has Hogar taken?!
Deal: Far too many. The man may have brain damage after this one is over.
Storm: He already had brain damage, according to Kutler.
Deal: Kutler isn't helping the situation any. Kutler has Hogar in an armbar.
Storm: Kutler is gonna pull Hogar's arm right out of it's socket!
Deal: Wait a minute, Kutler isn't stopping there. He's putting Hogar in the Krippling Kutler Cross Face!
Storm: This could be it!
*Kutler: QUIT DAMMIT!
Deal: Kutler is screaming at Hogar and DEMANDING that he quit! Hogar is breathing heavy and he's on empty.
Storm: He's been on empty for some time.
Deal: Kutler is still hollering at Hogar. I think he's wearing himself out just as much as he's wearing Hogar out.
Storm: I'm not so sure about that. Listen to Hogar's AGONIZING screams! He's throwing out some four letter words of his own!
Deal: Kutler is trying to maintain his grip as Hogar inches his way to the ropes. The ref is asking Hogar if he wants to quit and he refuses.
Storm: COME ON HOGAR! GIVE IT UP!
Deal: Hogar is in seriously bad shape here and he STUBBORNLY REFUSES to quit!
Storm: What is wrong with that man?!
Deal: Kip Kutler is asking himself the same question as he shakes his head in frustration as Hogar inches even closer to the ropes. Once again the ref asks Hogar if he wants to quit and he shakes his head. Kutler is still screaming at him, like a Drill Sergeant, and HOGAR SOMEHOW MAKES IT TO THE ROPES! The ref is tapping Kutler on the shoulder as he REFUSES to let go! The ref SMACKS Kutler across the head and that gets Kutler to drop Hogar and now Kutler grabs ahold of the ref and smacks him across the head before tossing him outta the ring!
(The crowd boos)
Storm: He just manhandled that hometown referee and these people have completely turned against him.
*Kutler (to Hogar): YOU'RE MINE!
Deal: Kutler now pulls Hogar to the middle of the ring and sets him up for a Kutting Edge! Kutler is having some difficulty as he's taken a beating in this match. He has Hogar up and HITS IT! Kutler is covering, but there is NO REFEREE!
Storm: 1....2.....3......4.......5! This match should be over AGAIN!
Deal: Kutler did it to himself! He tossed the referee out, who is trying to regain composure on the outside. An angry Kutler is screaming at the official to get back in. Kutler is pulling up Hogar. Don't tell me he's doing it again?! Kutler is struggling with Hogar, but has him up and hits ANOTHER Kutting Edge! The referee just made his way back into the ring and Kutler is yelling at him to get in position! The referee slowly makes his way over.....
Storm: He's doing this on purpose!
Deal: The cover, 1......2.......NO! Hogar with a shoulder up and Kutler is LIVID! Kutler is SCREAMING at the ref again!
Storm: Don't throw him out again!
Deal: I think he learned from that as he takes a deep breath and now he's screaming at Hogar for kicking out! Kutler is stumbing around as he's pondering.....no way! Is he?!
Storm: Yes!
Deal: Kutler is gonna try it again! He's going for yet ANOTHER Kutting Edge! He grabs Hogar but Hogar with an EYE GOUGE and Kutler is temporarily blinded with some of that blood getting in his eyes! Hogar is swinging in no particular direction as he can't see! Hogar is punching air and he finally connects with Kutler's face and Kutler goes down as does Hogar! These two men are EXHAUSTED! Someone just threw a towel into the ring
Storm: It's over! Someone threw in the towel!
Deal: It is NOT over! The ref is using the towel to wipe the bloodied faces of both men.
Storm: Oh.
Deal: Kutler still appears to be blinded as he's rubbing his eyes after that eye gouge and wait a minute! Hogar just spotted the chair. He CLOBBERS Kutler and Kutler doubles over and Hogar hits him again! And again! Hogar is hitting releasing YEARS of PENT UP RAGE and FRUSTRATION as he continues to beat on the man while these stunned fans are silenced in disbelief!
Storm: That blood is trickling down Hogar's face again.
Deal: That's a good thing for Kutler because Hogar was going to do some serious damage if he hasn't already. Hogar can't see once again as he wildly swings the chair but doesn't connect. Another swing and the chair goes flying outta the ring, nearly missing the referee! The ref wipes Hogar's face again as well as Kutler's. Hogar can see Kutler lying motionless on the mat. He covers, 1......2.......kickout! How did he kick out after taking all of those chairshots!
Storm: Intestinal fortitude! This is a MUST WIN for him.
Deal: Hogar seems to have Kutler where he wants him. He's setting him up for his figure four leglock finisher!
Storm: But does he have the strength to get it locked in?!
Deal: That's a good question as Hogar is struggling and it doesn't appear that Kutler is even conscious after taking those chairshots, some of them to the head! No doubt that is payback for what Hogar did to him earlier. This may be Hogar's last chance! Can he put SHOCK THE WORLD and put Kutler away?
Storm: Kutler with a KICK TO THE FACE!
Deal: Hogar stumbles back and falls to the mat. Kutler is trying to shake the cobwebs as Hogar pounds his fist on the mat in frustration.
Storm: These fans are at the edge of their seats.
Deal: Kutler and Hogar are both struggling. Hogar and Kutler lock eyes as they lie on the mat and look at each other in disbelief and then anger as they exchange four letter words. Both men are in rough shape and bloodied. Kutler was on his way to an easy win in the early going of this match, but rammed his shoulder into an exposed turnbuckle and that altered the course of this match.
Storm: Kutler had this match won on more than one occasion!
Deal: But he just couldn't end this match without punishing the man. As he said before, his goal wasn't to win, but to humiliate Hogar and now he's risking humiliation himself! Both men are nearly out of gas. It may come down to who wants this more. Kutler crawls over toward Hogar and wraps his hands around Hogar's neck, choking him, as he wrings his neck. He's telling Hogar to quit and Hogar refuses! Kutler with a slap to the face! Hogar tries to return it, but Kutler grabs Hogar's arm and puts him in another one of his patented armbars!
Storm: I'm telling you he is gonna rip that man's shoulder of his socket to pay him back for what happened earlier when Kutler's shoulder hit that exposed turnbuckle!
Deal: Kutler is the one that exposed that turnbuckle to begin with! Kutler is once again ORDERING Hogar to quit but he REFUSES! Hogar is trying to reach over with his other arm but Kutler pulls him away. The ref is asking Hogar if he gives up and the answer is "hell no". This antagonizes Kutler even more as he attempts to strengthen his grip and Hogar reaches the ropes again.
*Kutler: DAMMIT!
Deal: Kutler POUNDS the mat in frustration! He seems to be running out of ideas as if he doesn't know what else to do as he eyes that chair on the outside. Kutler with some elbows to the sternum as he drags Hogar in the middle of the ring. He looks at the cornerpost as if he's pondering going up to the top. He wants to finish this thing.
Storm: Put him in the Krippling Kutler Cross Face!
Deal: I think he wants to knock him unconscious first.
Storm: He wants to give him BRAIN DAMAGE.....something NOT to remember Kutler by.
Deal: Kutler is yelling curse words once again as he ignores the ref's warning and exits the ring. Kutler grabs not one but two chairs and tosses them into the ring. Can the man even make it back into the ring?! He's taken so much punishment and it shows.
Storm: I've never seen him more angry. This match should be OVER and he should be out enjoying the Riyadh night life but here he is, still trying to put away his longtime enemy.
Deal: Kutler slowly makes his way back in. As Hogar rises up, Kutler CLOBBERS him over the head and this crowd is STUNNED! Hogar fell-face-first to the mat! The fans are so quiet you can hear a pin drop!
Storm: Kutler is wrapping each chair around each of Hogar's legs. He wants to end this match.
Deal: He's tried before but couldn't put Hogar away. Can he do it now? He's looking upstairs and this is a high risk maneuver that is GUARANTEED to put Hogar away AND possibly BREAK HIS LEGS if he connects!
Storm: But can he get to the top rope without falling? Can he hit Hogar before Hogar realizes what's happening
Deal: The fans are cheering Hogar on as Kutler heads to the corner and makes the long climb to the top. He makes his way up and Hogar is moving around.
*Kutler: FUCK!
Deal: Kutler is frustrated and he makes his way back down.
*Kutler: I'm gonna break your fucking neck!
Deal: Hogar breaks free from one of the chair and Kutler grabs it and uses it to knock the wind out of Hogar! Kutler is setting Hogar up for a pileriver ONTO THE CHAIR.....but HOGAR WITH A LOW BLOW!
Storm: He cheated!
Deal: It's not like Kutler didn't do the same to him! Kutler is hopping around the ring and Hogar with a small package and handful of tights! 1......2.......NO! Kutler sets Hogar up with a belly to back suplex right onto that chair! 1......2......NO! Hogar kicks out!
*Kutler: STAY THE FUCK DOWN!
Deal: I think Kutler is pondering wrapping that chair around Hogar's neck!
Storm: That's going too far.
Deal: That seems to be the route he's going but the ref is getting in between him and Hogar and Kutler shoves the ref! I don't think that was a good idea! Kutler is now pulling Hogar up and Hogar is swinging at Kutler!
Storm: WHAT THE HELL?!
Deal: The people are starting to count as Hogar somehow manages to catch a second wind and has Kutler backed into the corner! He pounds on Kutler, 4....5....6....7....8....9.....10! And he's STILL wailing on him! Hogar throws Kutler across the ring and HITS HIM WITH A SPEAR! 1.......2.......NO! Kutler kicks out just in the nick of time! Hogar grabs Kutler by the hair and he smashes his face against the mat. Kutler with an elbow to the face! The two men are wrestling on the mat, each trying to gain the upper hand, and now Kutler with a cross face chicken wing!
Storm: Hogar won't quit, but Kutler just cannot sustain the momentum.
Deal: The fans here in Saudi are firmly behind Hogar now. They are cheering him to get out of that chicken wing.
Storm: GIVE IT UP!
Deal: Hogar reaches the ropes and Kutler CANNOT BELIEVE IT!
*Kutler: FUCK!
Deal: Kip Kutler has HAD IT! No matter what he does, he can't seem to put the man away. It was Hogar breathing heavy and now Kutler is breathing heavy and he's FURIOUS! His own anger is handicapping him. Kutler grabs Hogar and FACE SLAM onto the chair!
*Kutler: STAY DOWN MOTHER FUCKER!
Deal: The cover, 1.....2.....kickout! (crowd pops) Hogar REFUSES to stay down. An extremely frustrated Kutler just threw both of the chairs next to Hogar. Kutler has thrown the kitchen sink against the man but he refuses to quit. Kutler leans over and he's trying to apply the ankle lock submission but Hogar is squirming which is adding to Kutler's frustration. Kutler drops a leg onto Hogar's midsection. Kutler grabs the chair and tries to wrap it around Hogar's legs, but Hogar squirms again.
*Kutler: HOLD STILL!
Deal: Kutler picks up the chair and he stops! Kutler nearly fell over in exhaustion as he nearly tripped over Hogar and he's trying to wipe the blood from his eyes. Hogar has been on empty for some time and now it is Kutler who is bordering on empty. Kutler wanted to extend this match in order to make an example out of Hogar and now Kutler is desperately wanting to end this match because he himself is running out of gas. What was once a long shot is now a real possibility. Can Steve Hogar capitalize on Kutler's.....WAIT! Hogar with a small package, 1.....2....3!
Storm: NO! Kutler kicks out!
Deal: Kutler springs up and he just blew a gasket! He's kicking around, trying to find Hogar. Both of these men seem to be blinded. The referee was just handed a towel and he begins to wipe Kutler.....no! Kutler SNATCHES the towel and wipes his eyes! He has a look that can kill in his eyes as he GLARES at Hogar!
Storm: I wouldn't wanna be Hogar!
Deal: Kutler is taking that bloody rag and he's CHOKING Hogar!
*Kutler: GIVE IT THE FUCK UP!
Deal: The fans here are booing Kutler as he continues to choke Hogar with that towel.
(Hogar is gagging and coughing up blood.)
Deal: This is getting out of hand as Kutler continues to choke Hogar. Hogar is NOT moving! The ref is trying to grab ahold of the towel and a LIVID Kutler is staring down the ref! The ref backs away and Kutler makes his way toward the ref! That towel is COVERED in blood and the ref is being backed into the corner. Kutler is admonishing him.
Storm: The ref has had enough! He's yelling at Kutler and they're in a heated argument.
Deal: This is giving Hogar some time to recuperate
Storm: You're assuming there's something left in the tank. Hogar is MOTIONLESS!
Deal: Kutler is threatening the referee, but he's careful not to put his hands on him because he needs that ref to count Hogar's shoulders to the mat. As Hogar has been claiming for weeks, a loss to him can be detrimental to Kutler's career. Kip Kutler is taking a breather as he glares at a motionless and bloodied Steve Hogar.
Storm: Kutler is eyeing those steel chairs. Does he have in mind what I think he has in mind?!
Deal: Kutler grabs a chair and wraps it around Hogar's left leg.
Storm: He's doing it again! Kutler is looking to END this thing.
Deal: The referee is trying to get in the way, but Kutler shoves him! He picks up the other chair and wraps it around Hogar's other leg.
Storm: This is NOT good for Hogar, not at all.
Deal: Kutler is cursing at Hogar as he makes his way up to the top. He's taking his time, can he even make it up there?!
Storm: Look at Hogar! Kutler has all the time in the world.
Deal: The referee is checking on Hogar and Kutler is SCREAMING at the ref to get out of the way! The ref backs off as Kutler reaches the top. If he connects, Hogar's ankles could be broken! Kutler leaps and Hogar moves slightly, but Kutler CONNECTS!
Storm: Did you hear that?! He SNAPPED at least one of Hogar's ankles!
Deal: This crowd is in DISBELIEF! He very well could have snapped at least one of his ankles. Hogar moved at the last second, which might have saved him.
Storm: No, didn't you hear it?! BOTH ANKLES were SNAPPED!
Deal: I don't know but there seems to be some damage there.
Storm: Kutler has had ENOUGH! He's putting Hogar in his Hogar's own finisher, the figure four leglock.
Deal: The referee is asking Hogar if he gives up and he REFUSES! (crowd pops) This INFURIATES Kutler who increases the pressure!
Storm: Hogar is fading out!
Deal: Indeed he is! The ref asks him again and Hogar uses what's left of his strength to shake his head!
Storm: GIVE UP YOU IDIOT! This man will have both of his legs broken if they're not already!
Deal: Kutler is so zapped of energy that he's not even yelling at Hogar to give up. Kutler is wearing himself down! Hogar's shoulders hit the mat, 1.....2......shoulder up! (crowd pops) Hogar is STILL in this thing!
Storm: WHAT THE HELL?!
Deal: There's nothing else Kutler can do but increase the pressure. Hogar's legs are no longer working. There's NOTHING he can do to come back from this. Yet the man still won't give up! Kutler POUNDS the mat with his fist in frustration!
Storm: I think I heard Hogar's other leg snap! He is NOT walking outta this one.
Deal: The referee is lifting Hogar's arm and it drops, he raises it again and it drops, he lifts it again and Hogar's arm is still up as he gives the fans a thumbs up. Kutler sees this and he's beside himself!
*Kutler: GIVE UP MOTHER FUCKER OR I'LL BREAK YOUR NECK!
Deal: Kutler just threatened to break Hogar's NECK!
Storm: Does Hogar even feel anything in his legs?! He must want to end up in a wheelchair like his partner Dan Williams!
Deal: Kutler seems intent in putting him in a wheelchair. Kutler releases the figure four and he POUNDS the mat in FRUSTRATION! His hands are on the side of his head as he wracks his brain, trying to put away Hogar. He's thrown EVERYTHING in his arsenal at the man and he's STILL in the match!
Storm: He's not standing though!
Deal: Kutler is shaking his head in frustration as he stares down Hogar with smoke coming out of his nostrils. Hogar turns himself around and is crawling, but he can't make his way up to his feet. His legs are no longer working! Why doesn't this referee stop the match?!
Storm: You know the rules!
Deal: There are no rules!
Storm: Exactly!
Deal: Kutler appears to be amused at the sight of Hogar crawling toward him, his legs aren't working, Kutler just smirks and shakes his head in disbelief. Kutler stands there as Hogar, who can barely see due to the blood that is covering his eyes, reaches and grabs one of Kutler's ankles. Hogar doesn't have the strength to get himself back up. Or even take down Kutler at this point.
Storm: Put him out of his misery!
Deal: Kutler just stares at Hogar and takes a deep breath, shaking his head. Even he can't believe what he's seeing.
Storm: Put him away!
Deal: Kutler is now setting Hogar up.....for the Kutting Edge! He has some difficulty but HITS IT!
Storm: PIN HIM!
Deal: I don't think he's convinced that Hogar is done as Hogar lies motionlessly on the mat. Kuter puts Hogar in the Krippling Kutler Cross Face!
Storm: There's no getting out of this!
Deal: We've seen him get out of EVERYTHING Kutler has thrown at him, but you may be right. There is no sign of movement as the referee raises Hogar's arm once and it falls, he raises it again, still no movement, one more time, and IT'S OVER!
Storm: FINALLY!
**DING**DING**DING**
Deal: Kutler is NOT letting go!
Storm: Does he even know where he's at?!
Deal: Either he didn't hear the bell or he's VERY angry that Hogar resisted for so long. I don't know which but the referee is tapping his shoulder and now security is in the ring trying to get Kutler off of Hogar. The man is UNCONSCIOUS! LET HIM GO! He better let go or they might reverse the decision!
Storm: I don't think they can.
Deal: Finally, security is able to pull Kutler off of Hogar. And Kutler collapses right next to Hogar. The careers of these two men have been intertwined for many years, dating back to when both were on the same team. One man's career will end tonight and the other will continue his comeback but he has some recovering to do.
Storm: It's a good thing he has some time off, but he'll be fine! By the time RAGE is back up and running next year, his shoulder will be pretty much healed up.
Deal: How do you know that?
Storm: I know!
Deal: Hogar is STILL motionless as paramedics have arrived and there's a stretcher being brought to the ring.
Storm: ONE stretcher.
Deal: That's what I said! The security guards are trying to help Kutler up, but he's brushing them off. He wants nothing to do with them as he walks himself to the corner. Kutler is staring at the fallen Steve Hogar as paramedics work on him. What is that man thinking?!
Storm: He's asking himself why he's not enjoying a steak at the finest restaurant in Riyadh. This was supposed to be a quick 5-10 minute match.
Deal: Rich Mason is at ringside with his entourage as he watches the chaos continue to unfold. They are trying to get Steve Hogar onto the stretcher.
Storm: I bet Kutler would break that stretcher in two, with Hogar on it, if he had the energy for it.
Deal: Obviously he does not. Mason is watching Hogar with his poker face as if he doesn't have any concern for the man.
Storm: How do you know that?!
Deal: Just a wild guess. Kutler is still standing in his corner and yes he is still standing as he will walk away from this as the victor as he watches one of his most hated rivals being moved into an ambulance. The open the doors and Hogar lifts his head as he just regained consciousness. He looks over at Hogar and locks eyes with him. Hogar gives Kutler the middle finger!
(The crowd pops as Kutler smirks)
Deal: And Kutler gives Hogar a middle finger of his own!
(Another crowd pop)
Storm: Is that supposed to be a sign of respect?
Deal: I don't know what it means, but they're putting Hogar into the ambulance as Kutler continues to stare him down as the doors close and the ambulance pulls away.
Storm: I don't think he was convinced that Hogar was done!
Deal: Who can blame him after all that?
*Ring Announcer: The winner of this match is KIP KUTLER!
(The crowd pops as Kutler steps away from the corner and the ref raises his arm in victory.)
Storm: I don't understand these people! They loved him and then they hated him and now they love him again. I can't wait to see how people react to him once he's back in the states!
Deal: Judging by the fans reaction here at MSG, who have watched this match on the big screen, I'm assuming it will be positive.
(Rich Mason approaches Kutler and raises his other arm.)
Deal: Kutler brushes Mason off as if he doesn't want anything to do with him. Mason backs away as his bodyguards step in front of him.
Storm: Rich Mason made Kip Kutler an even wealthier man tonight between that one million dollar and the winner's purse, which is likely just as much. Gotta love that Saudi money!
Deal: Kip Kutler is refusing help is he makes his way out of the ring.
Storm: Kip Kutler is bloodied and he's beaten, but once again proved that he's a warrior and he will be a force to be reckoned with in RAGE next year.
Deal: Steve Hogar's career has officially ended and is being transported to the hospital as we speak. We hope that he is okay and will keep you updated on his condition.
~~~
Stock: Right then, there’s no bloody time for dithering. We’re getting straight on with the bloody action. Next up , the RAGE Scientific bloody Showcase Championship is on the bloody line as Doug Devens defends against Nightwalker! Gordon vs. Nightwalker
Vandessa Deal: What a night so far!
Ricky Storm: 22 years in the making!
Vandessa Deal: Doug Devens won’t just come out here as a champion he will come out here as a conqueror. Double champion!
Ricky Storm: Doug has to be tired, but maybe the stem cells are working! May he hit my boy Kip up for some D-Bol or trenbolone!
Vandessa Deal: Both these competitors represent the same faction, but this match is about personal gain! They have to set the alliance to Daniel Dare aside to achieve their goals and dreams!
Ricky Storm: Let’s head to bloody Lord Robert Stock! That guy is totally loco daddy! He’s an honorary Planet Silverstar member!
Stock: Oi! Still bloody talking here! From Chicago, weighing in at 254 bloody pounds, DOUG DEVENS!
("Ride of the Valkyries" by Wagner plays. Devens stands at the top of the ramp, both championships displayed with quiet arrogance. Thomas Gordon lingers just behind him, hands folded, a satisfied smile on his face like a man watching a long-term investment finally peak.)
Ricky Storm: He beat Scott Grayse earlier tonight with Gordon’s help, let’s be clear about that, but he’s walking into this match already wounded. Two matches. Two belts and now Nightwalker? That’s rough! She is someone you should never overlook especially on one of the grandest stages!
Vandessa Deal: She is Rage's REAL DEAL! She is laser focused on winning here tonight. Yeah, it’s strange seeing Salvation church members facing one another but when it’s for one of the most prestigious titles in wrestling today all bets are off!
Storm: She’s real? Are you for real daddy? She is as fake as your tits!
Vandessa Deal: Idiot! Do all you Storms share one collective brain? Of course you do and it’s damaged! Just sit there and be mute!
Ricky Storm: We are the free folk! We have a pretty sweet time Machine, just ask Ferman, Barnhill or Jennings! Our president JOEY FERMAN of Planet Silverstar is C.O.O. Of UWA!
Vanessa Deal: Crayon crew as Thief Taylor calls them! Just stop talking about them. No one cares! NO ONE CARES!
Robert Stock: His bloody opponent hailing from some bloody quadrant somewhere in bloody hell…..
(A little girl's giggle is heard and then " Out of the darkness hell's queen did call to pain and suffering she brought to them all. Away ran the children to hide in their beds in fear that the devil would chop off their heads". (The little girl giggles again)
Stock: Presenting, the bloody Queen of Hell - NIGHTWALKER!
(At that point the lights go out and fog fills the stage as "Dracula” by Rob Zombie hits a fire ball, shoots out of the stage and turns into Loralie Blackwell . She heads down the ramp to the ring in cat-like strides glaring at the crowd as the non-believers boo her and her followers cheer. She stops at the edge of the stage and snaps her fingers disappearing only to reappear in the middle of the ring and heads to her corner.)
Ricky Storm: Her trickery shows no bounds! I wonder if David Copperfield did his apprenticeship under her tutelage? What about D.B Copper? I swore I saw him at the Dollar Tree in Lima, Ohio! Might have been Tat Tom!
Vandessa Deal: She earned this shot you fool. BOH points. Consistency and she chose him. That tells you everything. She is more focused now than she has been in a long time.
Ricky Storm: Rumor has it that my boy Dougie D lived in a jungle with a crazy tribe that taught him the real meaning of enlightenment, daddy!
Vandessa Deal: Lies! All lies, I swear, I am not paid enough for this!
**DING**DING**
(They circle slowly, neither willing to overcommit. Circling like two gladiators destined for greatness. They are circling while jaw jacking one another. Both competitors circling with their eyes locked on one another. )
Ricky Storm: This is Scientific Showcase rules submissions only. No pinfalls, no knockouts. One mistake, and it’s over.
(The first lock-up is brief and violent. Nightwalker drops level, reaching for Devens’ leg, but Devens sprawls hard and drives her face-first into the mat. He stomps on her.)
Vandessa Deal: That’s veteran instinct. Devens didn’t hesitate; he smothered her.
Ricky Storm: Being from hell and all that darkness I bet she enjoys a little smothering! I know I do!
Deal: Of course you do, you sick freak!
(Devens grinds a forearm across Nightwalker’s face, just enough to hurt, just enough to irritate. Terry Dale warns him. Devens ignores it. They reset. He attempts to try again but Nightwalker strikes faster this time twisting into Devens’ arm and forcing him toward the ropes.)
Ricky Storm: Nightwalker’s not trying to overpower him. She’s trying to out-think him. Doug is a bit older so he could be sun-downing!
(Devens breaks free with a rake of the fingers and immediately snaps on a headlock, dragging Nightwalker to the mat and slowing the pace to a crawl. Gordon nods approvingly from ringside.)
Vandessa Deal: This is Doug Devens’ world right now. This is how he wins he drains you.
Ricky Storm: Plus, Gordon in your corner ain’t a bad thing either! He ain’t eye candy or anything, but you got to be wondering, if you're Nightwalker, when he’s gonna pull some shit, daddy!
(Nightwalker fights up, shoots Devens off the ropes but Devens blocks, yanks her arm over the top rope, and drops his weight onto it.)
Ricky Storm: That arm’s a target now. Everything Devens does from here will be about control.
Deal: He’s trying to wear her down, not a rookie move by any means.
(Back inside, Devens twists the arm again and again, threatening quick armbars, forcing Nightwalker to burn energy escaping instead of attacking. Then suddenly Nightwalker rolls through a transition and snaps on a triangle choke.)
Vandessa Deal: She’s got it! She’s got it locked in!
(The crowd roars as Devens scrambles, stacking her just enough to reach the ropes with his fingertips.)
Ricky Storm: That was close. Too close. Good thing he has a furry red-assed Orangutan's reach!
Deal: That would be a baboon you donkey!
(Gordon jumps onto the apron, barking at Dale, buying Devens precious seconds to recover. Nightwalker snaps. She charges Devens, smashing his head into the corner, kneeing him in the ribs, then dragging him down into a brutal neck crank.)
Vandessa Deal: This is frustration boiling over. Nightwalker feels it slipping.
Ricky Storm: She is mad as a hornet! Her eyes are glowing! Is Lucifer gonna crack the earth and appear from the depths of hell? I hope not, Halloween isn’t for like 10 months!
(Devens bites her hand to break free. Dale scolds him. Gordon waves it off. Nightwalker responds by chopping Devens leg out and stomping directly on the knee before locking in a kneebar.)
Ricky Storm: That’s the same knee he’s been favoring all night!
Vandessa Deal: He bit her!!!!! What the hell!
Ricky Storm: He must have missed catering!
(Devens howls, clawing to the ropes. He barely escapes. Nightwalker is laughing while she creeps forward! She grabs him by the head and suplexes him over. She is quick to her feet and drops a hard elbow. She grinding that elbow into his throat in an attempt to choke him out. Devens flips her over and begins just a flurry of hard rights!)
Vandessa Deal: Deven’s just brawling now!
Ricky Storm: He better pace himself. This ain’t 2010!
(Devens traps Nightwalker during a flurry of rage and cinches in a Crossface, sitting deep and wrenching back with everything he has. He’s reefing on her neck with a good grip. Nightwalker slowly trying to inch her way to the ropes. Doug applies more pressure, slowing her fight.)
Vandessa Deal: This could be it!
(Nightwalker crawls. Inch by inch. Fingertips scraping canvas. Rope break. The crowd applauds both. Nightwalker rolls to the floor. Devens follows but she snaps him forward with a huge clothesline, driving the back of his head into the apron.)
Ricky Storm: That’s vicious! She’s dismantling him! That rattled his brain. He may need a cat-scan!
Vanessa Deal: Step by step she wears him down. She wants this gold!
(Nightwalker attempts to lift him but he pushes her into the guard rail. She is clobbering him. He hits her with a knee raise taking her back. Doug to his feet and suplexes her over taking both competitors down!)
Vandessa Deal: Some old school traditional move sets.
Ricky Storm: Sometimes things that are old become new again. Just like your tits!
Vandessa Deal: Idiot, I swear!
(Nightwalker and Devens are both slow to get up! Nightwalker gets to get her feet and delivers a huge headbutt sending Doug back into the ring apron.)
Ricky Storm: Now that’s using your head, eh!
(She rolls him into the ring, Nightwalker locks in an arm-triangle choke. Devens staggers to his feet and slams her into the corner, but she keeps the hold applied. Then the building loses its god damn mind!)
(“Legendary by Skillet” plays over the loud speaker.)
Vandessa Deal: WAIT!!!!! Hold THE DAMN PHONE! WAIT A SECOND!!!!
Ricky Storm: Someone call my daddy, daddy - ya know!
(Harold Hartley appears on the stage.)
Ricky Storm: You’ve got to be kidding me.
Vanessa Deal: This is crazy!
(Harold looks at Robert bloody Stock and nods.)
Robert Stock: Harold Hartley is cashing in the WHO’S THE DADDY PRIZE. The match is now a triple threat.
(Devens is screaming like he has seen a ghost? He’s holding Terry Dale trying to get his feet. Hartley runs down the ramp and slides into the ring and Nightwalker turns and CRACK.)
Vandessa Deal: NO! NO!
(Hartley levels Nightwalker with a lead pipe, knocking her out cold. He tosses the pipe out of the ring before Terry Dale notices.)
Ricky Storm: This is a robbery!
(Hartley turns to Devens. He charges in blind rage. Hartley sidesteps. Strikes. Drops Devens to the mat.)
Vandessa Deal: Hartley’s been waiting a year for this moment!
(Hartley traps the arm and sinks in The PAINKILLER. Devens fights. Thrashes. Reaches for Gordon.)
Ricky Storm: There’s nowhere to go! That’s a huge DICK MOVE OF THE CENTURY!
Vandessa Deal: He’s trying to break his arm!
Ricky Storm: Pay back is a bitch daddy!
(Deven’s is fighting it. He is screaming in pain. Terry Dale is down asking Deven’s if he taps! He shakes his head no! He’s frothing at the mouth while gasping from the pain.)
Vanessa Deal: He’s gonna break his damn arm!
Ricky Storm: I can’t wait for the pop crack rice crispy sound! Pay back is a real super bitch daddy!
(Devens taps. The pain was too severe and The bell rings.)
**DING**DING**DING**
Stock: Your bloody WINNER! - HAROLD HARTLEY!!!
Vandessa Deal: HAROLD HARTLEY HAS DONE IT!
(Hartley rises as the crowd explodes. He takes the Scientific Showcase Championship the same one Deven’s took from him long ago. Hartley flips Devens off. Nightwalker glares from the corner, fury burning through the haze.)
Ricky Storm: Nightwalker was robbed. Devens was humbled. And Harold Hartley just rewrote history. Hartley walks up the ramp, championship reclaimed, while chaos and anger linger behind him.
Vandessa Deal: This wasn’t just a match, Ricky. This was a reckoning.
Ricky Storm: LEDGENDARY LIKE ONLY RAGE CAN PROVIDE!
Deal: Okay RAGE fans it all comes down to this, the main event of Year 22. After a year long Bouts Of Honor competition that saw Team Cage come out victorious and giving the advantage to the challenger in this match. RAGE World Champion Daniel Dare will defend his title against his long time rival Cage in the FEAR FACTORY which will take place inside of the CATHEDRAL in Chicago, Illinois, home of none other than the Hardcore Holy Roller himself the Saint, who is currently in TCW, another long time rival of Dare and the same can be said of Cage, who will also be the SPECIAL REFEREE! I can’t believe what we are about to see!
Storm: Neither can I! This is going to be INSANE!
Deal: Insane doesn’t even begin to cover it! The fans here in Madison Square Garden will be watching it on RAGE-Vision as there are cameras set up all over the Cathedral to capture the action to make sure none of the fans here in New York City or watching at home miss a second of what will be an unquestionably dangerous and violent match!
Storm: It should be noted that there will be NO ONE ELSE inside the Cathedral except for Cage, Dare, and the Saint and one can only imagine what waits for them inside! No members of Team Dare or the Salvation Church. No members of Team Cage. Just those three inside the Cathedral, with Chicago firefighters and paramedics standing by outside the property for when the match ends, which is now the focal point of the Fear Factory match inside the home of the man who created it all the way back in 2017 while he was the RAGE World Champion which was an absolutely epic match. In fact the Saint loved the match so much he even brought it to TCW with him back in 2022!
Deal: The Saint won both of those matches, while we saw Jerry Root win in 2018 and Gemini prevail in 2019 here in RAGE so this will be only the FIFTH TIME this match will be used in either fed as it is so dangerous, so mind altering, both feds agree that it should be used SPARINGLY and ONLY in extreme situations and there is no situation more extreme than the BLOOD FEUD between Daniel Dare and Cage!
Storm: These two have been going after each other for YEARS and now they have a chance to finally settle this in what will be maybe the most challenging match of their careers. Cage won the right to pick the stipulation to this match and he decided on the Fear Factory as he doesn’t just want to beat Dare, he wants to push him to his physical and mental limit while at the same time hoping to walk out of the Cathedral as the new RAGE World Champion.
Deal: Cage has been obsessed with taking down Dare and the Salvation Church and now he finally gets Dare, in what is his last chance to fight for the RAGE World Championship, one on one in an environment Cage thinks favors him and a match he says is right up his alley and with this being his last chance at taking down Dare, Cage is swinging for the fences with this pick. But while Cage clearly knows what he is doing and what he is getting in for, we can’t forget the man he is facing is Daniel Dare. He has seen it all, done it all, and will not be intimidated by this match no matter how dangerous or torturous it may seem.
Storm: Let’s not forget Dare and the Salvation Church spent over a year inside of the Cathedral after they were gifted it by Mason International after the Saint’s controversial departure from the business last summer. They used it as their home, their base of operations, and remade it in their image while they were there. And during that time they got to know every room, every hallway, every corner in the Cathedral so while Cage may think he has Dare backed into a corner, Dare spent a long time inside the Cathedral and with his knowledge of the layout of the Cathedral, there are those who feel Cage made a rash decision picking the Cathedral as the location and that he might have accidentally handed Dare the advantage without realizing it.
Deal: That is an excellent point as Dare took great pleasure in revamping the Cathedral in his image while the Salvation Church occupied it which they did until the Miracle Marathon when the Saint defeated Dare to become the RAGE World Champion and reclaim ownership of the Cathedral. Dare was able to regain the championship at Hell’s Holiday bringing us to this moment now where two of the sport's most bitter rivals finally get to settle their issues in what might be the final encounter between them. But we would not be doing our job if we didn’t discuss the man who will be officiating this match taking place inside HIS HOME and that is none other than the Saint.
Storm: It would be malpractice if we didn’t discuss him or his history with both of these men. Everyone knows about the wars waged between the Saint and Daniel Dare over the years. They have spent nearly THREE DECADES inflicting ungodly pain and suffering on each other in the feud that was standard bearer every other feud in this sport has been compared to. It was the first feud EVER inducted into the Hall Of Fame and even during “down times” when they are not actively battling each other, there is still a hate between them that will never die no matter how much time passes.
Deal: They don’t call Saint vs. Dare the Feud of Feuds for nothing as they have been in some of the bloodiest, most violent and historic matches this sport has ever seen. With all of that said, while many feel the Saint being the special referee for this match gives Cage the advantage, there are those who feel differently because while many people focus on the Saint’s hatred of Dare, let’s not forget that the Saint also has had a long and violent history with Cage.
Storm: They have engaged in some of the most brutal matches the sport has ever seen and while neither of them hate each other like they hate Dare, to say they are friends would be considered a massive case of misinformation because there is no love lost between Cage and the Saint either.
Deal: Throw in the fact that Cage and Dare are fighting inside THE SAINT’S HOME, a home he spent a year trying to get back and several months renovating when he did, no thanks to Cage’s use of a blow torch while he was “helping” clean the Cathedral up, something that did not sit well with the Saint. Word is while any weapon is in play for this match, word is the Saint put in the contract when asked to ref this match nothing flammable would be used in this match, as well as that RAGE would foot the bill for any part of his home that gets damaged or destroyed during this match. Some say it was the Saint just trying to squeeze a few extra dollars out of RAGE just because he could, but he also knows that by agreeing to let the Fear Factory take place inside of his home there is a good chance it will not look exactly the same when it’s done.
Storm: For his sake I hope he has a good contractor on speed dial because he is going to need it when it’s done! In addition to all the insanity and blood shed we are going to witness, both Cage and Dare are going to have to face their greatest fear if they hope to win this match. No pinfalls will be counted for a wrestler who hasn’t faced his fear so even if your opponent drops dead with no chance of kicking out, if you haven’t faced your fear yet the Saint won’t even consider making the count!
Deal: Both of these men know that and are ready to face whatever fear they have to take down the other, and knowing what type of men Cage and Dare, we can only imagine what kind of fear they could possibly have!
Storm: I shudder to think what could possibly scare these two!
Deal: I don't know what it could be but we are close to finding out as Stock is in the ring ready for the announcements!
Stock: LADIES AND BLOODY GENTLEMEN! OUR NEXT MATCH IS THE MAIN BLOODY EVENT OF YEAR 22 AND IS THE FEAR FACTORY MATCH THAT IS TAKING PLACE INSIDE THE SAINT'S BLOODY CATHEDRAL IN CHICAGO, ILLINOIS AND IS FOR THE RAGE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP!
(Crowd pops LOUDLY)
Stock: INTRODUCING FIRST, THE SPECIAL REFEREE! HE IS A HALL OF BLOODY FAMER AND ONE OF THE GREATEST BLOODY WRESTLER'S OF ALL TIME! HE IS THE HARDCORE HOLY ROLLER ….. THE SAINT!
(GOAT by the Cult plays bringing a deafening roar from the fans as the Saint, thanks to the cameras inside the Cathedral, appears on the RAGE-Vision. He makes his way to a wrestling ring set up in the basement gym of the Cathedral. He is wearing a referee’s shirt with the word GOAT on the back. He looks into the camera to acknowledge the fans back in New York who continue to cheer loudly.)
Stock: NOW INTRODUCING THE BLOODY CHALLENGER! FROM MESA, ARIZONA… WEIGHING 225 POUNDS, HE IS A MULTI-TIME HALL OF BLOODY FAMER… THIS… IS… CAGE!!!
(The fans erupt into deafening cheers as they see Cage make his way into the ring in the basement gym. Cage points at the camera to acknowledge the fans then goes about getting ready for the match.)
Stock: NOW INTRODUCING THE CHAMPION! HE IS THE LEADER OF THE SALVATION BLOODY CHURCH AND CALLS HIMSELF THE MESSIAH OF WRESTLING! HE WEIGHS IN AT 300 BLOODY POUNDS AND HAILS FROM TO HELL AND BACK! THE RAGE WORLD CHAMPION …. DANIEL DARE!
(Dare makes his way towards the ring in the basement gym of the Cathedral while the fans back in. New York City boo him LUSTILY as he says a few incendiary words into the camera before stepping into the ring.)
*CAMERA VIEW ON TELEVISION SWITCHES TO DIRECTLY INSIDE THE CATHEDRAL*
Deal: They are inside the ring in the basement gym of the Cathedral as we now switch to the view inside of the Cathedral where the action is about to take place. Even though they are all the way out in Chicago we can feel the tension all the way out here in New York! The Saint calls Cage and Dare to the middle of the ring and is giving them both last second instructions!
Saint: Alright you two, PAY ATTENTION to what I’m about to say because I’m only going to say it once and I WILL NOT REPEAT MYSELF! This is the FEAR FACTORY but it is also MY HOUSE! I didn’t wait a year to get the Cathedral back and then agree to let you two fight it out inside MY HOME without a few assurances from RAGE beforehand.
This IS an anything goes match, weapons are allowed, and in fact encouraged, and ANYTHING is fair game to be used. HOWEVER, I want you to keep in mind that thanks to a clause in my contract that RAGE agreed to, IF YOU BREAK IT YOU BOUGHT IT! So feel free to use whatever you want, but remember if you break it, the money is coming out of YOUR PAYCHECK NO QUESTIONS ASKED!
Deal: The Saint isn’t playing about that!
Saint: ALSO, since this is the Fear Factory, if you want to win you must FACE YOUR FEAR! Any pinfall or submissions without facing your fear first will be IGNORED so I strongly advise both of you face your fears as soon as possible to speed the proceedings along. Falls also can take place ANYWHERE inside the Cathedral on OR outside. As long as it's only Cathedral grounds, it's good. The ONLY rule I have tonight is that while weapons are in fact allowed, NOTHING FLAMMABLE IS ALLOWED! And we all know why that is …. CAGE.
Cage: IT WAS ONE ROOM!
Saint: IT WAS A BIG ROOM! I DID allow both of you to place weapons at random locations in the Cathedral as I damn well this fight isn’t staying inside this ring. Only you two know where you placed them so use them at will and while I am strictly enforcing my NO FIRE RULE, feel free to spill as much blood as you want because that cleans up much easier than fire. No thanks to Cage.
Cage: Just let it go already!
Saint: I REFUSE TO LET IT GO! YOU ALMOST BURNED DOWN THE WHOLE DAMN PLACE! Also there is one room on the main floor that is sealed off and OFF LIMITS and you must NOT GO IN THERE OR SOMETHING SERIOUSLY HORRIBLE WILL HAPPEN TO YOU!
Dare: I didn’t agree to that! You can’t tell me what to do, I’M THE MESSIAH AND YOUR BIOLOGICAL FATHER! If I want to go in that room I’M GOING IN THAT ROOM!
Saint: THE HELL YOU ARE! As I said before, MY HOUSE MY RULES so what I say GOES! That being said, enough wasting time, let’s go about the business of you two kicking the shit out each other! RING THE BELL!
**DING**DING**
Deal: The bell has rung and Cage and Dare immediately go at each other! It’s a slugfest from the start with the Saint looking on as Cage and Dare are using each other like a punching bag in the early going!
Storm: They’ve waited all year for this match and now that it’s here they aren’t going to hold back! They are rolling along the ring ropes beating the crap out of each other and it’s only to get more violent from here!
Deal: Cage has Dare backed into the corner and is whaling on him with rights and lefts …. DARE WITH A KICK TO THE NUTS! Cage goes down to his knees and Dare viciously boots him in the head!
Storm: There are no rules so he did it right in front of the Saint knowing there will be no repercussions for doing so!
Deal: Dare smirks at the Saint telling him it’s going to be a short night for him and the easiest paycheck he ever earned and now grabs Cage and CLOBBERS him across the back! He does it again and now he grabs Cage in a front face lock and SWINGS HIM VIOLENTLY ACROSS THE RING!
Storm: Cage sits up grabbing his neck and he might have tweaked something in it when Dare threw him!
Deal: Cage tries to stand up and Dare CLOTHESLINES him and sends him to the mat! He goes to cover Cage, but the Saint just stands in the corner staring at him!
Dare: WHAT ARE YOU DOING? GET OFF YOUR ASS AND MAKE THE COUNT!
Saint: YOU KNOW THE RULES! NOT UNTIL YOU FACE YOUR FEARS! FACE IT AND I’LL COUNT! UNTIL THEN SHUT YOUR MOUTH!
Deal: Dare clearly didn’t like the Saint telling him off, but the rules are clear! No pinfalls or submissions will be counted until a wrestler faces his fear! Dare reluctantly and angrily goes back to Cage who shoots up and catches him with a DROP KICK that sends Dare flying through the ropes out to the floor!
Storm: Landing on the floor is hard enough under normal circumstances but there is NO MAT on the floor in this basement gym so Dare’s landing was rougher than usual!
Storm: Dare gets up slowly trying to shake off the pain …. CAGE WITH A SUICIDE DIVE OVER THE TOP ROPE ONTO DARE!
Deal: And that might be the last we see of the ring in this match! Dare with another rough landing on the concrete floor and now Cage grabs Dare by the hair and begins BASHING HIS HEAD INTO THE FLOOR!
Storm: Dare's head is making a sickening sound as his flesh is repeatedly SLAMMED into the concrete!
Deal: Cage pulls Dare off the floor and now he whips him HEAD FIRST into a nearby weight rack! Dare hits the ground and now Cage grabs a DUMBBELL and goes to BRAIN Dare with it …. Dare moves and Cage slams the dumbbell into the ground!
Storm: Cage stands up and turns to face Dare …. Dare grabs him and throws Cage HEAD FIRST INTO THE MIRROR BY THE WEIGHT RACK!
Deal: The mirror SHATTERS and shards of broken glass are everywhere! The Saint pulls out his cellphone and takes pictures as he's clearly documenting this so he can get reimbursed by RAGE for the damage!
Storm: Cage stands up and there is a HUGE gash on his head from where it hit the mirror! Blood is pouring down his face and it didn't take long for blood to spill tonight in the Fear Factory!
Deal: Dare picks up a glass shard and SLASHES Cage across the back with it! That opens up a huge gash on his back and Cage howls in pain! He drops to his knees and grabs a glass shard himself. Dare moves in on him and Cage STABS Dare in the foot with the glass shard! Now Dare howls like a wounded animal as these two are SLICING AND STABBING each other like maniacs and we’re barely five minutes into the Fear Factory!
Storm: We knew it would be bloody but I didn’t think the blood would come THIS FAST! These two are out to MAIM each other!
Deal: Cage pulls the glass shard out of Dare’s foot and slashes him across the thigh with it! Cage goes to stand up but Dare grabs a dumbbell and SMASHES Cage in the back with it!
Storm: OUCH! That was right in the spine! I can feel Cage’s pain all the way here in New York! That was VICIOUS!
Deal: Cage drops to his knees and tries to get some distance between himself and Dare who runs up and boots Cage in the ribs! Cage rolls over clutching his stomach in pain and Dare has had the advantage most of the early going!
Storm: Dare looks over at the Saint who looks like he just texted a photo of the broken mirror to RAGE management and yells at him to pay attention! The Saint yells back until either one of them faces their fear he doesn't have shit to do and that he should pay attention to Cage instead of him!
Deal: Dare demands to know how is he supposed to face his fear when he doesn’t know where he’s supposed to face it! The Saint yells back that it will happen when it happens and to stop bitching and start fighting!
Storm: Dare did not like that answer!
Deal: Dare does not like when anyone talks back to him! When you call yourself the Messiah of wrestling you think everyone is beneath you! Dare is still carrying that dumbbell and turns back to face Cage who is slowly getting up. Dare charges at Cage and goes to PUNCH HIM WITH THE DUMBBELL …. CAGE.PICKS UP A BENCH AND USES IT AS A SHIELD TO BLOCK THE PUNCH!
Storm: Dare's hand went into the bench with the weight of the dumbbell behind it! He drops the dumbbell and howls in pain as he might have injured his hand! Dare angrily turns towards Cage who grabs Dare by the head and SLAMS his face on the workout bench!
Deal: Dare is rocked and now Cage leaps up on the workout bench and now leaps towards Dare with a HURRICANRANA! OH MY GOD!
Storm: Great move by Cage as it sent Dare crashing into a nearby treadmill! Cage runs over and STOMPS Dare's head into the treadmill and that didn't sound good!
Deal: Cage now STANDS on Dare’s back while he is face down on the treadmill. Cage looks at the control panel and flips on the power switch ….. THE TREADMILL IS MOVING WHILE CAGE IS STANDING ON DARE’S BACK!
Storm: The treadmill is GRINDING Dare’s face while Cage remains on top of him ….. Cage CRANKS up the speed on the treadmill as it continues to grind Darel’s face! CAGE IS USING THE TREADMILL LIKE A BELT SANDER ON DARE’S FACE!
Deal: Cage continues to turn up the speed on the treadmill as Dare growls in pain! Dare is trying to get out of this and now he rolls his entire body onto the treadmill which shoots him off and causes Cage to go FACE FIRST into the control panel! He lands on the treadmill and is shot off of it like Dare was into a nearby wall!
Storm: Dare sits up and sees his reflection in a nearby mirror and sees his face is BRIGHT RED as Cage tried to take his skin off with the treadmill! There’s a huge cut on Dare’s forehead and blood is coming out of it as both men have already been busted open!
Deal: Dare looks at his wound in the mirror and he is FURIOUS! Cage tried to permanently disfigure him with the treadmill and Dare is not going to let that stand! He pulls Cage up by the throat and CHOKE SLAMS HIM ON THE TREADMILL!
Storm: The treadmill is now DESTROYED and unusable thanks to that Choke Slam and the Saint pulls out his cellphone and makes a call to RAYMOND CUCUMBER?
Saint: HEY CUCUMBER? IT’S THE SAINT! YEAH I KNOW I’M SUPPOSED TO BE REFFING THIS MATCH, BUT HAVE YOU SEEN THE MESS THEY’RE MAKING? THEY’RE TEARING SHIT UP LEFT AND RIGHT AND AT THIS RATE I MIGHT NOT HAVE A HOUSE LEFT WHEN THIS IS OVER! SO THAT FEE YOU HAD TO PAY TCW FOR THEM TO AGREE TO LET ME REF THIS MATCH? IT IS NOW DOUBLE! HEY, YOU KNEW MY SERVICES WOULDN’T BE CHEAP, SO IF YOU WANT ME TO CONTINUE TO STAND BACK WHILE THEY DESTROY MY HOME I JUST GOT BACK, YOU WILL PAY THE TAB AND THANK ME FOR IT! THERE’S NO NEED TO BE LIKE THAT, JUST PAY ME WHAT YOU OWE AND WE’LL BE GOOD! I KNEW YOU’D COME AROUND! PLEASURE DOING BUSINESS WITH YOU!
Deal: Dare overheard the Saint call Cucumber and he isn’t happy about him making calls while he’s reffing his match!
Dare: WHAT THE HELL ARE YOU DOING? WHY ARE YOU CALLING CUCUMBER WHEN YOU’RE SUPPOSED TO BE REFFING MY MATCH! WHAT IS WRONG WITH YOU!
Saint: DON’T YOU WORRY ABOUT WHAT I’M DOING, WORRY ABOUT WHAT YOU SHOULD BE DOING BECAUSE WHAT I DO IS MY BUSINESS, NOT YOURS!
Deal: Dare is LIVID at the Saint and is literally SEETHING as he turns back towards Cage who is trying to get out of the wreckage of the treadmill. He gets to his feet and Dare lifts him up for a SUPLEX INTO THE WALL! That cracked some of the plaster and you can see the look on the Saint’s face as he clearly is going to demand more money from RAGE after this!
Storm: I don’t know how much money they had to offer the Saint AND TCW for him to agree to ref this match, but I’m sure it was a LOT!
Deal: Dare pulls Cage up and tries to whip him into the wall again, but Cage reverses it and sends Dare FACE FIRST into the wall and that causes more damage! The Saint is heard saying off to the side that RAGE is going to go bankrupt paying off all this damage as Cage grabs Dare as he steps away from the wall and drills him with a big right! That knocks Dare towards the gym doors and now Cage uses Dare’s head to SMASH OPEN the doors and boots Dare out into the hallway!
Storm: They’re now free to go anywhere in the Cathedral and there’s no telling what damage they might do! Cage runs over and drives a big elbow into the back of Dare’s head and that knocks him to the floor! Cage runs towards him and hits Dare with a MASSIVE DOUBLE STOMP TO THE BACK!
Deal: Cage rolls Dare over and tries to go for the cover and the Saint has to tell him he needs to face his fear first. Cage asks when is that supposed to happen and the Saint tells Cage it will happen when it happens and he’s tired of answering questions! Cage turns towards Dare who reaches up and GOUGES Cage in the eyes! That slows him down and now Dare grabs Cage and throws him into a nearby elevator!
Storm: The Cathedral has elevators? I didn’t know that! This place is more massive than I thought!
Deal: Dare follows Cage in and tackles Cage against the wall! The elevator door shuts behind them and now it’s just Dare and Cage inside the elevator!
Storm: The Saint is still in the basement and now has to catch up to Dare and Cage! We now get the camera view inside the elevator as Dare is beating down Cage!
Deal: Dare SLAMS Cage’s head against the elevator wall and Cage slumps to the ground! Dare knees him in the face and blood from Cage’s open wound SPLATTERS all over the elevator!
Storm: Some of it got on the elevator camera lens! Damn that went everywhere!
Deal: Dare is BRUTALIZING Cage inside the elevator as being in a confined space with Daniel Dare is not anyplace you want to be, not even one of the toughest men in the wrestling industry in Cage!
Storm: Dare is going off on Cage with rights and lefts and is BERATING Cage as he does! He’s telling Cage he should have never come back to RAGE and he is going to cripple him while his family watches!
Deal: Dare is beating Cage to a pulp inside the elevator and Cage may be OUT! Dare sees Cage is defenseless and now holds up his hand! We all know what that means as Dare goes for the TESTICLE SQUEEZE ….
Storm: What the hell! The lights in the elevator WENT OFF! It’s PITCH BLACK IN THERE!
Deal: What the hell is going on! We can hear Dare screaming to turn the lights back on so he can finish beating down Cage, but we can’t see him …. The elevator lights up again and WHAT IS THAT!
Storm: I don’t know it looks like a video of some abandoned building …. Wait a second, that's RAGE HEADQUARTERS! The windows are boarded up and the doors are chained and padlocked! WHAT THE HELL IS THIS!
Voice: WHAT YOU ARE LOOKING IS ALL THAT’S LEFT OF THE WRESTLING PROMOTION KNOWN AS RAGE! WHAT WAS ONCE A PROUD AND THRIVING COMPANY THAT EMPLOYED THE BEST WRESTLERS IN THE WORLD IS NOW NOTHING, BUT A MEMORY AS THE COMPANY WAS FORCED TO CLOSE IT’S DOORS FOREVER AFTER DANIEL DARE LOST THE RAGE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP TO CAGE!
INTEREST IN THE COMPANY PLUMMETED OVERNIGHT, SUBSCRIPTIONS TO ALL RAGE STREAMING SERVICES WERE CANCELED, TICKET SALES CRASHED, MERCHANDISE DIDN’T SELL AND FANS STOPPED WATCHING ENTIRELY OVERNIGHT!
SHORTLY AFTER, ONE WRESTLING PROMOTION AFTER ANOTHER WAS FORCED TO CLOSE IT’S DOORS FOREVER AS WRESTLING DIED THE NIGHT THE MESSIAH LOST!
Storm: WHAT WAS THAT!
Deal: I don’t know, but that was INSANE! It was some sort of apocalyptic vision of the future of the wrestling industry should Dare lose this match!
Voice: DANIEL DARE HAS FACED HIS FEAR!
Deal: The lights in the elevator come back on and we see Dare balled up in the corner in the fetal position rocking back and forth saying “MAKE IT STOP!” Dare’s fear is that the wrestling industry will be no more if he loses to Cage! He’s now faced it and he can now go for the win!
Storm: The elevator finally reaches the next floor and the doors open. Dare quickly gets off the elevator and turns to curse it out saying it should go back to hell where it belongs! He looks over his shoulder and sees the Saint standing just down the hallway who is waiting impatiently for Dare and Cage to resume fighting.
Saint: CONGRATULATIONS YOU FACED YOUR FEAR! NOW CAN WE TRY TO FINISH THIS MATCH WHILE WE’RE STILL IN 2025?
Dare: YOU WEREN’T ON THE ELEVATOR! HOW THE HELL DID YOU GET UP HERE SO FAST?
Saint: SECRET PASSAGES, THEY’RE ALL OVER THE PLACE, REMEMBER?
Dare: OH YES, THE SECRET PASSAGES! I ALWAYS LOVED THOSE. DID YOU USE THE ONE IN THE SOUTHEAST CORNER?
Saint: OF COURSE I DID. IT’S THE QUICKEST WAY HERE FROM THE BASEMENT.
Dare: I ALWAYS LOVED THAT PASSAGE, MADE MOVING AROUND THIS PLACE SO MUCH EASIER.
Saint: IT’S ONE OF MY FAVORITE THINGS ABOUT THE CATHEDRAL. BY THE WAY YOU MAY WANT TO LOOK OUT.
Dare: LOOK OUT? LOOK OUT FOR WHAT ….
Deal: CAGE EXPLODES OUT OF THE ELEVATOR AND TACKLES DARE INTO A NEARBY TABLE! A vase that was on the table falls off and shatters on the floor!
Cage: OH SHIT! I AM SO SORRY ABOUT THAT!
Saint: DON’T BE! THAT IS A VASE DARE LEFT BEHIND WHEN I KICKED THE SALVATION CHURCH OUT OF HERE! IT’S EXPENSIVE AS HELL BUT IS ALSO AN EYESORE SO YOU DID ME A FAVOR?
Dare: IS THAT MY VASE FROM THE MING DYNASTY FROM CHINA? I WAS WONDERING WHERE I LEFT THAT! IT’S A PRICELESS ANTIQUE!
Saint: NOT ANYMORE!
Dare: CAGE YOU BASTARD! YOU OWE ME A MILLION DOLLARS!
Cage: I THOUGHT YOU SAID IT WAS PRICLESS!
Dare: I JUST PUT A PRICE ON IT AND IT’S A MILLION DOLLARS!
Cage: GOOD LUCK GETTING IT FROM ME!
Deal: Dare explodes into a blind rage and TACKLES Cage to the floor! Dare POUNDS him in the head with a Double Axe Handle, but now Cage MULE KICKS Dare off of him and sends Dare HEAD FIRST down a nearby stairwell! Dare is sprawled out on a landing several steps down and now Cage HURLS himself over the railing and lands on Dare with a SPLASH!
Storm: HOLY SHIT! Cage damn near hurled himself to his death, but fortunately for him he landed on Dare! Blood splattered all over the wall and the Saint is going to have a hell of a time cleaning this up when this match is over!
Deal: You couldn’t pay me enough to help clean up this mess! Cage goes to cover Dare, but quickly stops as he remembers he still hasn’t faced his fear! He pulls Dare up and looks like he is setting him up for the THUNDER CAGE …. Dare blocks it and catches Cage with a HEAD BUTT! That slows Cage down and now Dare lifts Cage up and POWER BOMBS CAGE OFF THE STAIRWAY TO THE FLOOR BELOW!
Storm: Fortunately for Cage there was a table at the bottom of the stairway to break his fall and I say fortunately with a heavy dose of Silverstarian sarcasm because Cage is in a heap!
Deal: I don’t know WHY there would be a table at the bottom of a stairwell, but knowing the Saint he put it there hoping something like this would happen! Dare moves down the stairs as quickly as he can and throws himself on top of Cage for the cover! Now the Saint can count and we get 1 …. 2 …. CAGE KICKS OUT!
Storm: Cage survived that brutal fall from the stairwell to the floor below that sent him through the table, but that is not something you want to try to survive more than once! And Cage has to hope he can face his fear soon because right now he is at a distinct disadvantage in this match!
Deal: Dare wanted that pin, but now he knows he can tee off on Cage and doesn’t have to worry about suffering a pin or being made to tap out as Cage still needs to face his fear. Dare pulls Cage up and heaves him into the Saint’s living room! Cage gets up and Dare sends him HEAD FIRST INTO THE SAINT’S LARGE SCREEN TELEVISION!
Storm: The Saint puts his hand over his eyes and starts shaking his head, muttering to himself why the hell did I agree to this and that Cucumber owes him big time!
Deal: Cage is laid out on the floor and now Dare tries to PUSH THE LARGE SCREEN TELEVISION ON TOP OF CAGE …. CAGE MOVES AND THE TELEVISION CRASHES ON THE FLOOR!
Storm: The Saint throws his hands up and says to himself I know what I’m demanding RAGE buy for me when this is over! Cage is back to his feet and Dare charges at him …. Cage ducks down and FLIPS DARE OVER WITH A BIG BACK BODY DROP THROUGH THE SAINT’S COFFEE TABLE!
Deal: The coffee table EXPLODED as soon as Dare crashed through it and the Saint is looking down at him as Dare lays in the wreckage of the coffee table!
Saint: YOU KNOW WHAT? I HATED THAT DAMN THING! YOU DID ME A FAVOR! BUT YOU STILL OWE ME A NEW TELEVISION!
Cage: PUT IT ON MY TAB!
Deal: Cage sees Dare laying in a heap as he tries to get out of the mess that was once the Saint’s coffee table. Cage goes to move in on him …. THE FLOOR OPENS UP UNDERNEATH CAGE AND HE FALLS INTO IT! WHAT THE HELL WAS THAT!
Storm: A TRAP DOOR! IT WAS A TRAP DOOR! WHAT KIND OF LUNATIC HAS A TRAP DOOR IN THEIR LIVING ROOM!
Deal: YOU KNOW WHOSE HOUSE THEY’RE FIGHTING IN RIGHT?
Storm: OH YEAH THE SAINT’S! I forgot about that for a second.
Deal: I’m sure you did, but let’s focus on the fact that a trap door opened up underneath Cage and sucked him deep into the bowels of the Cathedral! We have NO IDEA where the hell Cage just went to …. Wait, I see him!
Storm: I do too! Cage seems to be in a small room SOMEWHERE in the Cathedral, but we don’t know where that room is!
Deal: Cage looks around trying to find a way out but there doesn’t seem to be an exit …. What the hell, the WALLS ARE CLOSING IN!
Storm: The room is SHRINKING and Cage is trapped with nowhere to go! Cage frantically tries to find a way out …. There’s a video playing on the ceiling above! WHAT IS THIS!
Deal: It’s a video of Cage’s wife Meg and his children Rowan and Liz! They are sitting around a table with an open space for Cage and crying how he left them behind because he cared more about RAGE and beating Daniel Dare than them!
Storm: Cage is locked on this video as now it shows him as a young child after the passing of his sister, talking about how alone he feels without her, and how he became a ghost to his parents as he left them feeling alone as well!
Deal: Now we’re hearing a voice …. It’s the doctor telling him he has a brain tumor and Cage debating treatment for it!
Storm: Now it’s him snapping out of it and saying he will do it after he fights Dare because he refuses to leave the people he cares about alone!
Deal: The voice overs stop and the video shuts off as the walls continue to close in on Cage! He continues to look for a way out, but there is none as the walls are about to FLATTEN HIM ….
Storm: Another trap door opens up underneath and Cage SLIDES out of the room just as the walls were about to close around him!
Deal: Cage looks around, panicked and sweating, trying to make sense of what just happened!
Voice: CAGE HAS FACED HIS FEAR!
Deal: It was his FEAR! CAGE FACED HIS FEAR! Both men have faced their fear and now the Fear Factory is ON!
Storm: Cage exhales a sigh of relief and now tries to navigate his way back to Dare inside the Cathedral!
Deal: Cage is making his way down a hallway of sorts and comes across a door. He kicks it open and goes through where he finds himself standing in front of Dare again! Where the hell did that first trap door take him and how he did end up back here so fast!
Storm: It has to be one of those secret passages the Saint mentioned earlier!
Deal: It has to be because no other explanation makes sense! Both Cage and Dare, bloodied, bruised and still itching to wage war with each have both faced their fears and now the Fear Factory is in full swing!
Storm: The Saint is standing at the end of the hallway watching Cage and Dare stare each other down and he actually looks pleased!
Saint: YOU HAVE BOTH FACED YOUR FEARS NOW THIS IS ANYONE’S MATCH TO WIN! NOW STOP STANDING AROUND AND LET’S DO THIS ALREADY!
Deal: Neither Cage or Dare have to be told twice as just like they did at the start of the match they charge at each other and start beating the hell out of each other! Dare grabs a nearby chair and SMASHES Cage with it! Cage responds by grabbing a painting off the wall and SMASHING IT over Dare’s head!
Storm: They are throwing each other into the wall of the hallway as they continue to batter each other senseless! Dare throws Cage through a door and he ends up in the first floor bathroom! Dare follows him in and throws Cage into the bathtub! He has his hands around Cage’s throat and is CHOKING HIM while Cage claws at his face to break free!
Deal: Dare sees the faucet and turns it on and now water is filling the bathtub! Dare tries to shove Cage’s head under the faucet like he’s trying to WATERBOARD HIM!
Storm: Worse than that I think Dare is trying to DROWN HIM! The tub is filling with water around Cage’s head and Dare has Cage’s head UNDER WATER! DARE IS TRYING TO DROWN CAGE!
Deal: I know this is a no rules match, but I don’t think that includes DROWNING your opponent! Cage is under water trying to fight out but he can’t get his head above water! The Saint has seen enough and is now trying to PULL Dare off of Cage! Dare is REFUSING to let go as he is trying to put Cage away LITERALLY!
Storm: The Saint has his arm around Dare’s neck trying to pull him away from Cage as he says killing your opponent isn’t part of the deal and he’s not going to have someone die in his home!
Deal: The Saint FINALLY pries Dare off of Cage and shoves him back so he can check on him! Cage isn’t moving as his head was under water for a long time! The Saint is checking his pulse and he turns white as a ghost! He says Cage isn’t breathing …. The Saint says Cage is …. He can’t finish his thought ….
Storm: The Saint says Cage is DEAD! Daniel Dare drowned Cage and KILLED HIM!
Deal: NO! NO! This can’t be happening! This has gone too far! It has gone TOO DAMN FAR!
Storm: The Saint looks at Dare who seems totally unbothered by this! He doesn’t care that he just DROWNED CAGE and KILLED HIM!
Deal: The Saint looks up at Dare with pure ANGER in his eyes and begins screaming in his face! He’s screaming that Dare took things too far and now Cage is dead in his bathtub!
Storm: I can’t believe what I’m seeing here! Dare just KILLED CAGE! HE KILLED HIM!
Deal: Cage has been accused of having a death wish in the past, but I don’t think this is what he had in mind! The Saint exits the bathroom saying he needs to call the authorities while Dare looks unconcerned and somewhat PROUD of what he did!
Storm: How can he be proud of THAT! He just killed a man! This is SICK!
Deal: Dare turns his back to the body of Cage and yells at the Saint that he’s not going to help him clean up the body!
Storm: What is wrong with him! That is MESSED UP!
Deal: Dare is now CACKLING HYSTERICALLY as he says this means he wins …. CAGE IS RISING FROM THE BATH TUB! WHAT THE HELL!
Storm: OH MY GOD! CAGE IS A ZOMBIE NOW AND HE’S HUNGRY FOR HUMAN FLESH!
Deal: HE’S NOT A ZOMBIE! HE’S ALSO NOT DEAD! But just like a HORROR MOVIE VILLAIN who won’t stay dead when you thought he was done, I'm going with Jason Voorhees of Friday The 13th when he rises out of Crystal Lake, Cage steps out of the bathtub and now is walking towards Dare!
Storm: Cage looks POSSESSED right now! I’m scared!
Deal: Silence you big baby! Dare still thinks Cage is done for and he has no idea that Cage is ALIVE and on his feet! Dare is still cackling like a hyena to himself as Cage grabs him and spins Dare around to face him!
Storm: Dare’s jaw hits the floor as he can’t believe Cage is alive …. CAGE TACKLES DARE AND BEGINS WHALING ON HIM!
Deal: Dare is trying to cover up but Cage has gone FULLY FERAL as he pummels Dare like a madman! A few minutes ago we thought Cage was DEAD and now he’s beating the shit out of Dare which begs the question was that a RUSE between him and the Saint to fool Dare!
Storm: I don’t know and I doubt either of them will admit to it, but it sure smells that way to me!
Deal: It doesn’t matter now as Cage is PUMMELING Dare! He pulls Dare off the floor and throws him HEAD FIRST INTO THE TOILET! Cage puts Dare’s head on the toilet seat and begins SLAMMING THE LID UP AND DOWN ON IT! He now sticks Dare’s head into the toilet and FLUSHES IT ON HIM! I hope for Dare’s sake that the toilet was empty!
Storm: Cage pulls Dare up and hurls him into the hallway and Dare slams into the wall! Dare bounces back towards Cage who drops him with a FACE SLAM! Cage covers him and gets 1 …. 2 …. DARE KICKS OUT!
Deal: That is Cage’s first attempt at a pinfall after facing his fear, and now it’s all about who can put the other away! Cage grabs Dare by the hair and throws him head first into the kitchen! Dare slams into the dishwasher and Cage runs towards him with a RUNNING KNEE …. DARE MOVES AND CAGE CRASHES INTO THE DISHWASHER!
Storm: Dare opens up the dishwasher while Cage clutches his knee! Dare grabs a plate and SMASHES it over Cage’s head! Cage staggers as Dare grabs a broken piece from the plate he just destroyed and CUTS Cage across the stomach!
Deal: Cage doubles over as that cut deep, now Dare grabs Cage by the leg and places it across the open dishwasher …. DARE SLAMS IT SHUT ON CAGE’S LEG! Cage hits the ground writhing in pain and now Dare picks him up for a DEATH VALLEY DRIVER ON THE KITCHEN COUNTER!
Storm: Cage rolls off to the floor and now Dare covers him! 1 …. 2 …. CAGE KICKS OUT! Dare yells at the Saint saying it was a slow count and the Saint tells Dare maybe if he didn’t move in slow motion he might have gotten the pin!
Deal: Dare is known for trying to intimidate the officials but he isn’t going to intimidate the Saint. That isn’t going to stop him from arguing though and he is making his point known loudly!
Storm: The Saint is making his point just as loudly as these two were MADE to argue with each other!
Deal: The Saint isn’t having it with Dare and says if he wants another round with him they can set a time and place in 2026 but for now he needs to focus on Cage! Dare angrily turns around to face Dare …. CAGE SMASHES HIM OVER THE HEAD WITH A BLENDER!
Storm: Dare DROPS like he was shot as Cage BRAINED him with that blender! Glass is everywhere and I think some of it is wedged in Dare’s skull! Cage moves in, hobbling on one leg and PULLS himself up on the kitchen counter! He stands over Dare and LEAPS OFF FOR AN ELBOW SMASH!
Deal: I don’t know if he leaped off or fell off because his weakened leg couldn’t support his weight! Either way he pulled it off and Cage covers him again! 1 …. 2 …. DARE KICKS OUT!
Storm: Close call for Dare as Cage nearly got him! Dare stands up and Cage drills him with an upper cut! Another one and Dare is reeling! Cage goes to follow up but Dare lashes out with a kick to Cage’s wounded knee and Cage drops like a rock!
Deal: Dare drags Cage towards the dining room pummeling him as he does! Dare picks up Cage and SLAMS Cage on top of the dining room table! Dare climbs up on the dining room table and lifts Cage up for a MESSIANIC PILEDRIVER THROUGH THE DINING ROOM TABLE! HOLY SHIT!
Storm: That table isn’t like the ones you see at a RAGE arena, this a THICK TABLE and dare just obliterated it with Cage’s head!
Deal: Cage is writhing around in pain like a fish out of water, holding his neck which Dare tweaked earlier in the match! Dare now covers Cage and here’s the count! 1 …. 2 …. CAGE KICKS OUT IN TIME!
Storm: Dare can’t believe he didn’t get it! Dare pulls Cage up and prepares for a POWER BOMB …. Cage BACK FLIPS him over and Dare lands on debris from the broken table! Cage now wraps his left arm around Dare’s neck and begins PUMMELING him on the top of his skull with his right!
Deal: Cage is POUNDING those shards of glass from the blender stuck in Dare’s head deeper into his flesh and blood is streaming down his face! Dare reaches back and JAMS his thumb into Cage’s eye and Cage lets go! He stands up and Dare gets back to his feet. Dare moves towards him and Cage quickly responds with a SUPER KICK! It sends Dare’s head into the wall and he hits the floor! Cage covers him and gets 1 …. 2 …. DARE KICKS OUT IN TIME!
Storm: Another close call for Dare, but he’s still alive! Cage can’t believe he didn’t get it and goes to follow up, but Dare catches him with a big right hook! Cage fires back and now they are brawling down the main hallway of the Cathedral!
Deal: The punches are flying fast and furious …. Wait a second there’s that room the Saint was talking about earlier!
Storm: The one he said they are not allowed to enter or bad things would happen?
Deal: That’s the one! It has a big KEEP OUT sign plastered on it and Cage and Dare are fighting right towards it! The Saint is telling them to avoid that room or they will both be sorry, but good luck getting them to listen while they are beating the shit out of each other!
Storm: Cage nails Dare with a big right and that staggers Dare! He fires back and catches Cage in the jaw! That has Cage reeling but he quickly snaps out of it and TACKLES DARE INTO THE DOOR OF THE FORBIDDEN ROOM!
Deal: They literally busted open the door to that room and they both went flying inside! The Saint screams “NOW YOU DID IT!” and follows them inside! The Saint SLAMS the door shut and locks it behind him! He looks at them and yells “YOU DIDN’T LISTEN NOW YOU’RE GOING TO GET IT!
Storm: Who knows what that could mean! I’m looking around the room and I don’t see anything unusual except that it’s poorly lit. I don’t see the big deal ….
Deal: A large television at the end of the room lights up and a video starts to play! What the hell is this!
(Video of horror directors Rob Zombie and Uwe Boll plays on the screen.)
Narrator: TODAY AT THE ACADEMY FOR HORROR MOVIE GREATNESS, WE HONOR VISIONARY DIRECTOR UWE BOLL WITH THIS AWARD FOR LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT IN THE HORROR GENRE!
Cage: NOOOOOOOO! UWE BOLL SUCKS! MAKE IT STOP!
Narrator: WE ALSO HONOR ROB ZOMBIE WITH THE AWARD FOR THE GREATEST REBOOT OF A HORROR MOVIE FOR HIS VISIONARY REMAKE OF HALLOWEEN!
Cage: THIS IS TOO MUCH! TURN IT OFF RIGHT NOW!
Deal: Cage is LOSING HIS MIND as anyone who knows Cage knows he DESPISES Uwe Boll and he wanted to personally track down Rob Zombie and kick his ass for how he BUTCHERED the Halloween remake! Seeing this has to be TORTURE for Cage!
Storm: That video stops and now one starts playing of Daniel Dare dressed like ELVIS at a Karaoke contest …. SINGING?
*Dare on video: MY HEART WILL GO OOOOOOOOOOOONNNNNNNN!
Deal: Dear God it’s a video of Dare singing a CELINE DION SONG! I will never will get this image out of my mind!
Dare: THIS IS SLANDER! THIS IS AI GENERATED SLANDER! MUSIC IS NOISE AND I SURE AS HELL WOULD NEVER SING A CELINE DION SONG! TURN THIS OFF!
Deal: The Saint warned them not to go into this room! This is some sort twisted play on fears they both might have and it appears to be working as the Saint is engaging in EMOTIONAL CRUELTY towards both Cage and Dare!
Storm: They are both sweating profusely as this is clearly some form of torture by the Saint who set this room up just for them!
Deal: I guess he figured if they are going to fight in and destroy his house he is going to find a way to amuse himself in the process ….
(Another video plays and it shows Horror In The High Desert director Dutch Marich.)
Marich: Hi, Horror In The High Desert fans! It’s me, Dutch Marich, and I want to thank you all for enjoying the movies, especially the last one, Majesty. But I recently had an epiphany and realized I HATE making horror movies! So I am announcing I am officially CANCELLING Part Five of the Horror In The High Desert series and going back to my first love, making documentary movies about the greatest Olympic sport of all time …. CURLING!
Cage: NO! DAMN YOU SAINT! THIS ISN’T FUNNY! YOU’VE GONE TOO FAR …. I THINK I’M GOING TO BE SICK!
Deal: Cage is down on all fours DRY HEAVING as the idea of Horror In The High Desert Part Five not being made is too much for him to handle!
Storm: Now ANOTHER video is playing on the television! What else could we see!
Deal: It looks like a government official making a speech? What in the world is going on!
Government official: Today, for the first time in history, the House Of Representatives UNANIMOUSLY voted to make the production, distribution and consumption of pineapple pizza ILLEGAL! The bill immediately went to the Senate where it passed UNANIMOUSLY and then went to the President’s desk where he immediately signed it and then promised that anyone caught violating this federal law will immediately go to prison for LIFE!
Dare: THIS ISN’T FUNNY SAINT! PINEAPPLE PIZZA IS A GIFT FROM THE GODS AND I REFUSE TO LISTEN TO YOU SULLY IT’S GOOD NAME LIKE THIS!
Deal: Dare is HYPERVENTILATING as this video clearly didn’t sit well with him! A light flicks on near Dare and we see a PINEAPPLE PIZZA on a table waiting for him! Dare immediately rushes over to get himself a slice to calm his nerves! He grabs a slice and we hear a BUZZING SOUND …. The pineapple pizza is attached to an ELECTRO SHOCK MACHINE! Dare is being ZAPPED with electricity while he holds the slice but he STILL EATS IT! Damn this man loves his pineapple pizza!
Storm: Even while he’s being shocked with electricity! The Saint has always said enjoying pineapple pizza was a sign of mental illness and he may be on to something!
Deal: Dare finishes the slice and flips off the Saint when he’s done! Neither he or Cage are happy with him right now!
Cage: WHAT THE HELL IS WRONG WITH YOU SAINT! THIS IS TOO MUCH!
Dare: YOU ARE A SICK MAN SAINT! YOU HEAR ME? YOU ARE SICK?
Saint: YOU GUYS WANT SICK? I’LL GIVE YOU SICK!
Deal: The Saint has a box and pulls out what appears to be noise cancelling headphones? Why the hell is the Saint putting on noise cancelling headphones?
Storm: The Saint pulls what appears to be a remote out of his pocket. He points it towards something and clicks a button. MUSIC starts to play …. Oh God Saint you didn’t. PLEASE TELL ME YOU DIDN’T!
Music: I JUST WANT YOU FOR MY OWN …. MORE THAN YOU COULD EVER KNOW …. MAKE MY WISH COME TRUE …. ALL I WANT FOR CHRISTMAS IS YOU!
Deal: DAMN IT HE DID! The Saint is TORTURING Cage and Dare with the most annoying, obnoxious, overplayed holiday song, ALL I WANT FOR CHRISTMAS BY MARIAH CAREY! THIS IS INHUMAN!
Cage: SAINT YOU SON OF A BITCH! THIS IS DEPRAVED EVEN FOR YOU!
Dare: MUSIC IS NOISE AND THIS IS THE NOISIEST NOISE I’VE EVER HEARD! I HATE YOU SAINT!
Saint: WHAT’S THAT? I CAN’T HEAR EITHER OF YOU! DAMN THESE NOISE CANCELLING HEADPHONES WORK GREAT! THEY WERE EXPENSIVE, BUT WORTH EVERY PENNY!
Deal: Cage and Dare are both covering their ears screaming bloody murder and who can blame them as the Saint has piped in Mariah Carey’s GOD AWFUL Christmas song to torture them! This is sick! Twisted! And I think this violates the part in the United States Constitution that outlaws CRUEL AND UNUSUAL PUNISHMENT as NO ONE likes this song!
Storm: Speak for yourself, I think it’s kinda catchy! ALL I WANT FOR CHRISTMAS …. IS YOU!
Deal: YOU NEED HELP! Cage and Dare have their ears covered and are screaming at the Saint to turn the song off and of course the Saint decides to TURN UP THE VOLUME! Cage and Dare now go to the door and are trying to kick it open but the door is LOCKED!
Storm: They are demanding it be open and are kicking at the door trying to break it down! Cage and Dare now both lower their shoulders and BLAST into the door and it opens up! They both go spilling into the hallway and they both look RELIEVED to be out of that room!
Saint: CAGE! DANIEL DARE! YOU HAVE BOTH FACED YOUR FEARS! POORLY! BUT YOU FACED THEM! I HOPE YOU ENJOYED THE SHOW! HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA!
Deal: The Saint is laughing hysterically at what he just put Cage and Dare through and for the first time ever I think Cage and Dare agree with each other as neither of them found this funny! But they don’t have time to worry about that as there is still a match to be won and now the fists start flying AGAIN!
Storm: They are fighting down the hallway and are battering each other against the wall! They have beaten each other half to death this entire time and they still have a lot of fight in them!
Deal: Cage and Dare continue to batter each other and they are making their way towards a GLASS DOOR! Cage and Dare are moving at WARP SPEED as they pummel each other and THEY THROW EACH OTHER THROUGH THE GLASS DOOR! OH MY GOD!
Storm: THAT WAS MESSED UP! These two were already bloody head to toe and now they just sliced each other open even more! There is a pool of blood forming beneath both of them and even more glass stuck in their bodies! How much further are they going to push each other!
Deal: As far as they have to! That’s how far they will push each other! Both men are pushing themselves up and we see they are on the patio that leads to the Cathedral’s backyard! They are now OUTSIDE and will you look at that? IT’S SNOWING! They are outside in the snow and there is a GIANT CHRISTMAS TREE in the back yard with CHRISTMAS GIFTS underneath it!
Storm: And look who’s standing in front of the tree …. It’s SAINTA CLAUS!
Deal: IT IS SAINTA CLAUS! The Saint has put on his Sainta Claus get up and is standing in front of the Christmas tree waving Cage and Dare towards him!
Saint: HO HO HO! MERRY CHRISTMAS TO YOU TWO! Despite the fact you both have turned my house in a war zone and will be paying through the nose to get it fixed, as the official provider of holiday greetings and seasons beatings, as the special referee of this all important match, I decided it was only right that I got each of you a very special CHRISTMAS GIFT! Dare, here is YOURS!
Deal: Sainta Claus hands Dare a box and he quickly opens it up …. EDNA! IT’S EDNA! The barbed wire baseball bat Dare has used on numerous victims over the years!
Saint: Enjoy the gift! If you don't, that's not my problem! Cage, here is YOURS!
Deal: Sainta Claus hands Cage his gift and he opens it up …. It’s a KENDO STICK wrapped with DUCT TAPE AND RAZOR BLADES!
Storm: Both Cage and Dare seem happy with their gifts which goes to show Sainta Claus is WAY BETTER than that fraud Santa Claus! That asshole always forgets the batteries!
Deal: Don’t get me started on that FAKE! But that’s for another day as after beating each other senseless throughout the Cathedral, Cage and Dare are now outside in the back yard, IN THE SNOW, bloodied and bruised with both of them holding a VERY DANGEROUS WEAPON in their hands! The blood pouring out of their numerous wounds is turning the snow beneath their feet bright red and here is a pool of blood around both men!
Saint: What are you two waiting for? You have your gifts, now FUCK EACH OTHER UP ALREADY!
Deal: They don’t need to be told twice as Cage and Dare are now DUELING with their weapons! Dare swings at Cage with Edna but he blocks it away with the Kendo Stick! Cage now swings at Dare who bats it away with Edna! These two are trying to MAIM each other permanently here in the backyard of the Cathedral!
Storm: And the snow is falling harder now! Both men are fighting the blood falling into their eyes and the snow blowing in their face! This match sure has had everything!
Deal: Dare and Cage continue to swing away at each other but are not able to land a shot! Cage takes a wild swing with the Kendo Stick but Dare ducks out of the way! Cage tries to get himself set but his feet slip in the snow and DARE SMASHES CAGE IN THE BACK WITH EDNA!
Storm: Cage HOWLS in agony as the barbed wire digs into his flesh! Dare takes Edna and is now GRINDING IT UP AND DOWN CAGE’S BACK! LOOK AT ALL THAT BLOOD!
Deal: Dare is taking chunks out of Cage’s back with Edna and there is a SICK, TWISTED SMILE ON DARE’S FACE! He is TORTURING CAGE and I THINK HE’S GETTING OFF ON IT!
Storm: Dare derives happiness from the misery of others and this is without question his HAPPY PLACE!
Deal: Cage grabs the Kendo Stick with both hands and takes a desperation swing backwards over his shoulders and gets Dare in the face with it! Cage now pulls the Kendo Stick forward and MY GOD! One of the razor blades got Dare on the side of his face and opened up a HUGE wound!
Storm: Dare recoils in pain and now Cage rushes at him and CROSS CHECKS Dare in the face with the Kendo Stick like a hockey player and Dare goes down! He’s trying to get up but is slipping on the snow and now Cage begins WHALING ON DARE WITH THE KENDO STICK!
Deal: Cage is GOING OFF on Dare and look at Cage’s face! He has gone totally SAVAGE! He may be here physically but mentally he is elsewhere as every facet of what makes Cage who he is and his humanity have taken leave from his mind and has been replaced by a bloodthirsty, ravenous ANIMAL!
Storm: It’s the zombie in him! You know how much he loves those zombie movies! He’s watched so many of them it’s turned him into one!
Deal: You know that’s not possible! Or I don’t think it is! Either way Cage is BATTERING Dare head to toe with that Kendo Stick and is opening a new one each time one of those razor blades makes contact with his flesh!
Storm: Dare tries to sit up and Cage BLASTS HIM OVER THE HEAD! Dare goes down and Cage goes for the cover! 1 …. 2 …. DARE KICKS OUT IN TIME!
Deal: Dare was able to kick out before the Saint counted to three, and did you notice each time the Saint’s hand slapped the snow, BLOOD came shooting up as everywhere these men go there is a pool of blood that follows them!
Storm: I saw that and that is the perfect way to describe this match! A never ending pool of blood! I’m surprised either of these men have any left!
Deal: Cage gets back to his feet and tries to reset as Dare is barely able to stand up! Cage moves towards Dare, Kendo Stick still in tow …. Dare grabs a handful of blood soaked snow and THROWS IT IN CAGE’S EYES! Cage is frantically wiping the snow out of his eyes …. Dare comes up from behind Cage with Edna and is TRYING TO FORCE IT INTO CAGE’S MOUTH!
Storm: Dare has a modified FULL NELSON on Cage and is using it to keep Edna in his mouth! Cage is trying to keep his mouth closed and the barbed wire is SLICING OPEN HIS LIPS!
Deal: Blood is now pouring out of Cage’s mouth and Cage is desperately trying to break out! Cage reaches his hands up and GRABS Edna! The barbed wire is cutting into his hands but he is FORCING Edna away from his mouth! Cage leans forward and now swings his head backwards into Dare’s face! He caught him on the nose and that stuns Dare! He does it again and Dare loses his grip!
Storm: Cage breaks free and turns to face Dare …. Dare raises Edna above his head and BRINGS IT DOWN VIOLENTLY ON CAGE’S HEAD! Cage hits the ground and now the blood is flowing like a river out of his head!
Deal: Dare is standing over Cage with a crazed look in his eyes and I feel like we just witnessed a horrific re-enactment of the scene from The Walking Dead where Negan killed Glen! Only Negan called his weapon Lucille and Dare is WAY MORE EVIL than Negan ever was!
Storm: Cage is down and he isn’t moving as Dare literally split his head open with Edna! A PERVERSE SMILE appears on Dare’s face and now he covers Cage! There is no way Cage kicks out of this!
Deal: The Saint counts and we get 1 …. 2 …. CAGE KICKS OUT! HE KICKED OUT! IT WAS AT THE LAST SECOND BUT DAMN IT HE KICKED OUT!
Storm: HOW! I THOUGHT HE WAS DONE! HOW DID HE KICK OUT!
Deal: Dare is asking himself the same question as he can’t believe Cage survived that! What a scene this is! Two of RAGE’s all time greats, battling it out in the back yard of another all time great, covered head to toe in their own blood as the Chicago snow falls around them!
Storm: The thing is only Dare is on his feet! Cage has next to nothing left and while Dare is beaten down himself, he still has more to give than Cage at this point! It’s going to take a miracle for Cage to pull this off!
Deal: Cage is trying to get to his feet and Dare raises his hand up! That means the TESTICLE SQUEEZE is coming as he wants to end this NOW! Dare charges in for the Testcicle Squeeze …. Cage BLOCKS IT and takes Dare to the ground with an arm bar! He sees the Kendo Stick nearby and places Dare’s hand on it …. CAGE STOMPS DARE’S HAND ON THE KENDO STICK!
Storm: One of the razor blades sliced open Dare’s hand! Cage just cut open his power hand, the one he uses for the Testicle Squeeze and that cut is SICKENING! There is blood everywhere!
Deal: That also snapped the Kendo Stick in half and now Cage’s weapon is useless! But he picks Dare up and delivers a FALCON ARROW on what’s left of it and the razor blades go into Dare’s back! Cage covers him and here’s the count! 1 …. 2 …. DARE KICKS OUT RIGHT BEFORE THREE!
Storm: Now I’m asking HOW DID DARE DO THAT! That would have put away most wrestlers easily!
Deal: Dare isn’t most wrestlers! Neither is Cage! And these men are giving everything they have in this WAR of a match! Cage can’t believe he didn’t get the three count there and seems to be asking himself what is it going to take to defeat Dare!
Storm: You can see his breath in the cold Chicago air as he tries to think of something, anything to put Dare down as nothing has worked so far!
Deal: Cage gets to his feet and again goes to try to put Dare away …. TESTICLE SQUEEZE! DARE HAS THE TESTICLE SQUEEZE ON CAGE! That’s the same hand that got sliced open by the razor blades on the Kendo Stick and blood is pouring out of Dare’s hand as he applies the hold but it seems to be working as Cage is in TORTUROUS PAIN!
Storm: The Saint is standing by Cage to see if he taps out, but Cage is refusing to give in! Dare is screaming at Cage to call it quits while his manhood is intact but Cage will not tap out!
Deal: Normally there would be ring ropes Cage could try to get to but they are fighting outside in the snow so Cage has nothing to turn to except whatever strength he has left! The problem is I don’t think he has much if any left!
Storm: Cage is hanging on, using the strongest part of his body to stay in the fight and that’s his HEART! Cage’s biggest strength throughout his career has always been his heart, but it’s also been his biggest weakness as it has led him to push him further than he should have! This is looking like one of those times!
Deal: The Saint continues to look over Cage to see if he’s going to tap and Cage is still refusing to give in! Dare is squeezing harder and harder and you can only imagine the pain Cage is in right now! Dare is telling the Saint to call the match but Cage screams at him not to even think about it because he’s not done!
Storm: This is PAINFUL to watch! Cage is refusing to give in but he looks to be fading! I think he’s fading!
Deal: HE IS! Cage looks like he is passing out as his eyes are rolling back in his head! He is losing consciousness and now the Saint raises Cage’s hand …. It falls! He raises it a second time and it FALLS AGAIN!
Storm: This isn’t looking good for Cage! One more time and it’s over!
Deal: Dare is screaming at the Saint to raise his hand again! He believes Cage is done and won’t respond! The Saint takes a deep breath and raises Cage’s hand a third time …. IT STAYS UP! CAGE’S HAND STAYS UP! DARE CAN’T BELIEVE IT! THE SAINT CAN’T BELIEVE! THESE FANS IN NEW YORK CAN’T BELIEVE IT! AND I SURE AS HELL CAN’T BELIEVE IT EITHER!
Storm: The fans here in New York City are on their feet cheering for Cage! They want him to keep fighting! They want him to take down Dare!
Fans: CAGE! CAGE! CAGE!
Deal: The sound of the fans chanting for Cage is being piped into the loud speaker system of the Cathedral and they can hear it in the back yard! Cage can hear it and is now pounding his hand on the ground trying to fire himself up as the fans continue to chant louder!
Storm: Cage is trying to WILL himself to overcome the UNGODLY PAIN he is feeling and fight out of the Testicle Squeeze that Dare has shown no signs of letting up on! In fact he’s only putting more pressure on!
Deal: I’ve never seen a more pained expression in my life than the one I see on Cage’s face right now! But I’ve also never seen a look of greater determination either! Cage is trying to force his way to his feet while Dare STILL has the Testicle Squeeze on!
Storm: He’s back on his feet! Cage has somehow forced his way to his feet!
Deal: Cage is back up and now he reaches down to Dare’s hand that has the Testicle Squeeze on and JAMS HIS THUMB INTO THE CUT ON HIS HAND! Remember that’s the hand Cage stomped into the Kendo Stick that got cut open by the razor blades! Now Cage is DIGGING his thumb into that wound and is RIPPING IT OPEN FURTHER!
Storm: Dare is HOWLING IN PAIN and blood is GUSHING out of the wound!
Deal: Cage continues to jam his thumb into the wound and DARE LETS GO! DARE LETS GO OF THE TESTICLE SQUEEZE …. THUNDER CAGE! CAGE GOT HIM WITH THE THUNDER CAGE!
Storm: DARE IS DOWN! HE’S DOWN AND HE ISN’T MOVING!
Deal: CAGE COVERS HIM! 1 …. 2 …. 3! CAGE GOT HIM! HE GOT HIM! CAGE IS THE NEW RAGE WORLD CHAMPION!
**DING**DING**DING**
Stock: LADIES AND GENTLEMEN! THE WINNER OF THE FEAR FACTORY …. AND THE NEW RAGE WORLD CHAMPION …. CAGE!
(Deafening pop from the fans. A video of the fans celebrating the win is projected onto a large screen by the Cathedral’s backyard with chants of CAGE! CAGE! CAGE! erupting again.)
Deal: CAGE HAS DONE IT! Cage has defeated Daniel Dare in what might be the SICKEST and BLOODIEST match I have ever seen but Cage defeats Daniel Dare and is now the NEW RAGE WORLD CHAMPION! HE DID IT!
Storm: What a match! WHAT A MATCH THIS WAS! It had everything you could possibly think of and more! These men threw everything they had at each other and gave us a match for the ages. But in the end Cage prevails and RAGE has a new world champion!
Deal: Dare is sitting in the snow, covered in blood and breathing heavily, taking in the sight of the Saint handing Cage the RAGE World Championship belt and raising his hand in victory!
Storm: Cage looks up at the video showing the fans celebrating back in New York City and raises the belt above his head in acknowledgement! The cheers get even louder as the fans get the ending they were hoping for, Cage is walking out as champion!
Deal: A feud between two of the biggest names in RAGE that has lasted for almost THREE YEARS comes to a head in a match I will never forget for as long as I live. The Saint has pulled out his cellphone and is telling the paramedics to come inside NOW as Dare, clearly in pain, is trying to stand and walk off but is having difficulty doing so while Cage COLLAPSES into the snow as the exhaustion finally overwhelms him!
Storm: Is Cage making SNOW ANGELS or are his arms and legs just moving because of the cold and pain?
Deal: I don’t know, but whatever it is Cage is making a snow angel with his own blood and it’s own way that seems like a fitting end to this match! The paramedics have made it to the back yard and immediately begin working on Cage and Dare as both of these men are going to need serious medical attention after this!
Storm: That’s not all who came out, look who else has joined us!
Deal: It’s the FREAKS ON PARADE! We haven’t seen them in forever! They have come out to the back yard and they have HUGE BOX OF FIRE WORKS! They start lighting them off and we have a Christmas fireworks display to end Year 22! Cage sees the fireworks and says something to the Saint!
Cage: I THOUGHT YOU SAID NOTHING FLAMMABLE!
Saint: I SAID NOTHING FLAMMABLE FOR YOU!
Cage: BASTARD! IT WAS ONE ROOM!
Saint: IT WAS A BIG ROOM!
Deal: The Saint and Cage continue to discuss the flammable items issue as the paramedics continue to work on him as well as Dare. The Freaks are filling the sky with fireworks and this is the perfect way to end 2025 in RAGE! Thank you all for watching Year 22 and we can’t wait to see all of you in 2026! Until then MERRY CHRISTMAS, HAPPY HOLIDAYS AND WE WILL SEE YOU NEXT YEAR!
(The ending credits roll with Cage being loaded onto a stretcher with the RAGE World Championship belt resting on his waist, Dare being wheeled out on a stretcher of his own and the Freaks On Parade continuing to set off fireworks while the Saint looks on.)
[Card]
RAGE Year 22 PPV
Tuesday, December 23rd, 2025
Madison Square Garden - New York, New York
Main Event
RAGE World Championship
-Live from The Saint's Cathedral in Chicago, Illinois on RAGE Vision!
-Fear Factory Match
Special Guest Referee: The Saint
Daniel Dare (champion) vs. Cage
RAGE Bare Knuckles Championship
The Bootslut (champion) w/ Filthy Phil vs. Monster Big Tel
RAGE Scientific Showcase Championship
Doug Devens (champion) w/ Thomas Gordon vs. Nightwalker
RAGE High Stakes Championship
Scott Grayse (champion) vs. Doug Devens w/ Thomas Gordon
RAGE Gauntlet Tag Team Championships
Thee Storm (Lady Giant and Crazy Jenna) (champions) vs. Action Jay Jackson and Gemini w/ Homeless Don
One-on-One Match
-Paid for by Richard Mason
-Live from Saudi Arabia on RAGE Vision!
Steve Hogar vs. Kip Kutler
Loser Leaves RAGE Match
-Handicapped Match
Harvey Adams vs. Sweet FA and Tuppence Banglarron w/ Filthy Phil
Double Jeopardy Prize Steel Cage Match
-Climb the cage - somehow figure out a way to win the briefcase hanging from the rafters to claim the Double Jeopardy prize!
Participants:
Joe Mills
Dana Czech
Monster Big Pat
Monster Big Dave
Monster Big Hamish
Kristian Bane
Harmony Hardin
Sin
Biz MacTavish
Cora
Kristial Ball
Bart the Florida Man
LaPercell Daisy
Dan the Baptist
Lucy
Bobby Bastard
Harold Hartley
Malaboo Dreamstone
Alice Killjoy
Dolly Killjoy
Fifteen
Reginald Van Newton
Shannan Hicks
[Content]
Deal: We are kicking things off here at Year 22 with the Double Jeopardy Cage match! 23 RAGE superstars will be competing inside of this cage to claim the prize that is inside a briefcase that is suspended above the ring! The object is to climb the cage and claim the briefcase and whoever is able to grab it and win the Double Jeopardy prize, it will grant whoever wins it the ability to restart ANY MATCH ONE TIME and there is NO EXPIRATION DATE on this prize!
Storm: That’s a TRUE LEGEND of a prize, almost as good as waking up on Christmas morning and finding Santa Claus left you a Buddy Meyers bath bomb and a super sized box of Corn Flakes under your tree! Neil Puller and his Ricker Fed crap has nothing to do with this!
Deal: Yeah, sure let’s go with that! There is a verifiable WHO’S WHO of RAGE competing in this match. I mean look at all these WORLD CLASS SUPERSTARS competing in this match!
Joe Mills
Dana Czech
Monster Big Pat
Monster Big Dave
Monster Big Hamish
Kristian Bane
Harmony Hardin
Sin
Biz MacTavish
Cora
Kristal Ball
Bart the Florida Man
LaPercell Daisy
Dan the Baptist
Lucy
Bobby Bastard
Harold Hartley
Malaboo Dreamstone
Alice Killjoy
Dolly Killjoy
Fifteen
Reginald Van Newton
Shannan Hicks
Storm: That’s a hell of a list! A total VIP contingent of RAGE AND PRO WRESTLING!
Deal: Every wrestler in RAGE is a VIP of this business! That’s what makes us RAGE!
Stock: LADIES AND BLOODY GENTLEMEN! UP NEXT IS THE DOUBLE BLOODY JEOPARDY CAGE MATCH! THE DOUBLE JEOPARDY PRIZE IS INSIDE A BLOODY BRIEFCASE SUSPENDED FROM THE RAFTERS ABOVE THE RING! THE FIRST PERSON TO CLIMB THE BLOODY CAGE AND GRAB THE BRIEFCASE WILL WIN THE DOUBLE JEOPARDY PRIZE WHICH WILL ALLOW THE HOLDER TO RESTART ONE BLOODY MATCH ANY TIME AT A TIME AND PLACE OF THEIR BLOODY CHOOSING AND THERE IS NO BLOODY EXPIRATION DATE ON THIS PRIZE!
NOW THAT WE GOT THAT OUT OF THE BLOODY WAY LET’S MEET THE BLOODY COMPETITORS!
JOE MILLS
DANA CZECH
MONSTER BIG PAT
MONSTER BIG DAVE
MONSTER BIG HAMISH
KRISTIAN BANE
HARMONY HARDIN
SIN
BIZ MACTAVISH
CORA
KRISTAL BALL
BART THE FLORIDA MAN
LAPERCELL DAISY
DAN THE BAPTIST
LUCY
BOBBY BASTARD
HAROLD HARTLEY
MALABOO DREAMSTONE
ALICE KILLJOY
DOLLY KILLJOY
FIFTEEN
REGINALD VAN NEWTON
AND SHANNAN BLOODY HICKS!
Deal: We are just moments away from this very important match! But now that the wrestlers are inside the cage I notice we are short a few wrestlers as Kristal Ball is nowhere to be found! What is going on with that?
Storm: I don’t know why she wouldn’t be here, but Ball is apparently running late or totally forgot about the match and I doubt she forgot!
Deal: I doubt that too! I also don’t see Harold Hartley either! He was listed as one of the favorites in Las Vegas to win this, but he’s not here either! What is going on?
Storm: Hartley never runs late, I hope nothing happened to him! Same goes for Kristal Ball! What is going on here!?
Deal: That’s two people missing from this match and we have no idea what happened to them! We’ll have to find out later as right now this match is about to start with the 21 wrestlers who did make it to the cage!
**DING**DING**
Deal: Here we go and immediately we have wrestlers going towards the cage wall! Bart the Florida Man makes a quick move to get towards the briefcase, but Monster Big Hamish grabs him off the cage wall and CHOKE SLAMS him to the mat!
Storm: Harmony Hardin is on the top turnbuckle trying to get up the cage but Fifteen comes underneath her and POWER BOMBS Hardin to the mat!
Deal: RVN now runs up and STOMPS Hardin in the head! He calls her a DEFECT for thinking she could claim a prize meant for either him or Fifteen!
Storm: Cora turns and spins. She wipes out both of the Killjoys with a FLYING BODY BLOCK! Cora now turns towards the cage and starts to climb but is quickly cut off by Lucy who grabs her by the shoulder and yanks her back down!
Deal: Lucy tries to climb the cage wall, but Bobby grabs her by the ankle and roughly pulls Lucy off the wall! Lucy angrily shoves him and the former couple are having words with each other, but here comes DTB from behind with a DOUBLE AXE HANDLE to Bobby!
Storm: Monsters Big Dave and Big Pat are slugging it out with Mills and Czech as they all are preventing each other from getting onto the cage! The Double Jeopardy prize is dangling from the rafters waiting for someone to climb up and grab it but that is going to be a tough task for whoever pulls it off!
Deal: Shannan Hicks has LaPecell Daisy above his head and PRESS SLAMS her into the cage! He now flexes his muscles in celebration and screams at everyone in the cage!
Hicks: Y’ALL BETTER GET OUT OF MAHHH WAY BECAUSE IMMA WINNING THIS ONE, DADDY!
Storm: Nice to see Hicks is as confident as ever, but he better pay attention because Bane comes up from behind and THROWS Hicks face first into the cage!
Deal: Malaboo Dreamstone is tied up with Sin and Biz and they are letting each other have it! There will be no teamwork found in this match tonight!
*The action continues for the next several minutes with every wrestler showing out. Mills and Czech show off their legendary teamwork as they take down Big Dave and Big Pat with a combination of a Double Superkick followed by a Double Drop Kick. Big Dave and Big Pat return the favor shortly after that as they threw Mills and Czech over their shoulders, intentionally smashing Mills and Czech into each other before delivering a massive power slam to both.
Fifteen showed off his impressive skills by climbing the cage and leaping off towards Bastard Bobby with a dynamic flying shoulder tackle. Bobby was able to fight back and hit Fifteen with a Fall Away Slam into the cage. Lucy and Dan The Baptist double team Bobby and drop him with a DDT into a Curb Stomp combo, which leads to Bobby getting an unlikely assist from Cora who sends Lucy flying into the cage with an amazing Flying Head Scissors. Bobby got up and dropped DTB with a clothesline, only to find himself swarmed by Fifteen and RVN.
Sin and Biz show off their impressive teamwork against the Killjoys with Filthy Phil cheering them on from the outside. Sin, putting her announcing skills to use during the assault, perfectly narrates the ass kicking Biz and herself lay on the Killjoy’s, throwing the word bloody and some other choice words we will not repeat here at them, clearly enjoying the beating they are delivering. And of course Biz made sure to leave her mark, literally, as she bit both Alice and Dolly on their shoulders, leaving a huge bite mark on them and nearly taking a large chunk of flesh with her.
Hicks and Bane take turns smashing each other’s head into the cage, with Hicks repeatedly asking Bane “DO YOU KNOW WHO YOU’RE MESSING WITH, DADDY?”, a question Bane clearly gets tired of being asked very quickly.
Dreamstone found herself tied up with Bart and LaPercell and that fight proved far more vicious than people expected with all of them hitting what could be considered dirty moves on each other in the process.
There was no shortage of high impact moves as wrestlers such as Mills, DTB, Sin, and Big Hamish all pulling off amazing moves off of the cage well, such as Mills with a Moonsault off the cage onto the Monsters, DTB with an amazing Tornado DDT on Bobby, Sin with a Hurricanrana on Alice and Big Hamish of all people with a massive splash onto Bart the Florida Man who was all over the place during the chaos.
There were several near misses as numerous wrestlers went for the briefcase and failed. Biz came close, Lucy almost got it, RVN made a suicidal leap off of the cage and came within an inch of claiming it, and Big Dave came painfully close before missing it and crashing into several wrestler’s below.
There was no shortage of highlight reel moves, but perhaps the most shocking moment didn’t involve an attempt for the briefcase but something far more controversial involving Cora!
Deal: Cora and Lucy are battling each other tooth and nail as they are bashing each other’s head into the cage! Lucy with a martial arts kick to Cora, who responds with a spinning back fist to Lucy!
Storm: They have really torn into each other! I would love to see them face off in a regular match after this!
Deal: So would I! Lucy with a Knee Strike to Cora, but she quickly follows up with a HEAD BUTT! That knocks Lucy backwards and now Cora starts to climb the cage! She has her eyes on the briefcase as she goes but now Lucy recovers and goes after her! Lucy clocks Cora in the head and drives her head into the cage! Lucy has Cora by the mask and is SMASHING her head into the cage!
Storm: Cora fires her elbow into Lucy’s midsection and that slows her down! Cora now SHOVES Lucy and she is losing her footing! Lucy reaches out for the cage wall to prevent her from falling, but accidentally gets a hold of Cora’s mask and RIPS IT OFF AS SHE FALLS TO THE MAT …. CORA HAS BEEN UNMASKED ….
Deal: IT’S KRISTAL BALL! CORA HAS BEEN KRISTAL BALL UNDER A MASK THIS WHOLE TIME! This explains why we thought Kristal Ball was missing because she was actually disguised as CORA in that mask!
Storm: The fans are SHOCKED as they can’t believe what they just saw! Filthy Phil is FEIGNING surprise like he didn’t know what was going on! He actually yelled at Kristal Ball “WHAT ARE YOU DOING AND WHY ARE YOU WEARING CORA’S MASK!” and I call BULLSHIT!
Deal: I’m also calling BULLSHIT and so is this crowd! They are giving Filthy Phil the business as we just discovered Cora was Kristal Ball in a mask and has been made to pull DOUBLE DUTY by Phil by having her wrestle TWICE at RAGE events and HE’S collecting DOUBLE WAGES for one wrestler!
Storm: The fans are yelling at Filthy Phil and some of them are throwing their empty drink cups and food wrappers at him and are calling him a crook! Filthy Phil is trying to explain himself to the fans at ringside and that is going as poorly as you would expect!
Deal: Filthy Phil is still being pelted with garbage and OH GOD! He just got blasted by a cheese burger from an angry kid in the front row! His jacket is now COVERED with ketchup, mayonnaise, lettuce and onions and now someone takes a container of MUSTARD and SQUIRTS him with it! The fans are not happy with Filthy Phil EXPLOITING poor Kristal Ball and now he is covered in food condiments!
Storm: It serves him right and I hope Kristal Ball is at least getting her share of those wages that Filthy Phil is collecting for himself! What a SCAM ARTIST!
*The fallout from the unmasking of Cora brought a great deal of heat on Filthy Phil as even the wrestlers started calling him out for being greedy and exploiting Cora, prompting the announcers to remark that Filthy Phil is lucky he is outside of the cage while the wrestlers are inside as Filthy Phil would likely be on the receiving end of a serious beating. A few wrestlers even offered to hook Cora up with a good attorney to ensure she gets all the money she’s owed.
As for the match itself, there were several more near misses, including one by DTB who was on the top of the cage and was extremely close to grabbing the briefcase. Bobby climbed up the cage and prevented DTB from grabbing it and was able to hit DTB with the most ring shaking Bastard Bomb of his career on DTB off the cage!
RVN quickly followed Bobby up and delivered a Session Ender off of the cage and Fifteen followed that with a massive splash off of the top rope! All three of them begin working over Bobby and which led to Cora actually “running” in to help Bobby, one of the wrestlers who promised to hook her up with a good attorney, in order to attempt to fight them off.
This led to a massive brawl that saw Sin and Biz getting involved, the Killjoy’s joining in, Harmony Hardin getting involved, Hicks, Bane, Bart, Daisy as well as Monster Big Hamish. Despite Bouts Of Honor being over, it was clear the bad blood between Team Cage and Team Dare still lingered as this brawl took over almost the entire cage. While they all brawled back and forth, this left Mills, Czech, Big Dave and Big Pat alone to battle each other in a match deciding encounter.)
Deal: Big Pat has Czech up and hits him with a CHOKE SLAM! Czech bounces off the mat and Big Pat turns towards Mills who NAILS HIM WITH A SUPER KICK! Big Dave rushes at him and gets a super kick of his own! The Monsters are rocked and now Mills is climbing the cage! He has his eyes on the briefcase and there is no one in his way!
Storm: Mills is climbing the cage as fast as he can but Big Pat and Big Dave are back up and are CLIMBING after him! Mills is almost to the top of the cage, but Big Pat has him by the ankle and is trying to pull him down! Now Big Dave has the other ankle and is doing the same!
Deal: Mills is hanging onto the top of the cage for dear life as both Big Pat and Big Dave are trying to stop him from getting to the briefcase …. HERE COMES CZECH! He’s back up and is climbing the cage towards Mills!
Storm: Czech has gotten between the Monsters and ELBOWS Big Dave in the face! Now he elbows Big Pat! They lose their grip on Mills ankles now Czech climbs up and tells Mills to get on his shoulders!
Deal: Mills nods his head and now he is STANDING on Czech’s shoulders while Czech holds onto the cage! Big Pat and Big Dave once again reach for Mills as he LEAPS off of Czech’s shoulder’s just as Czech takes Big Pat and Big Dave back down to the mat with a DOUBLE CLOTHESLINE … MILLS GRABS THE BRIEFCASE IN MID AIR AND CRASHES TO THE MAT WITH IT! MILLS WINS THE DOUBLE JEOPARDY PRIZE!
**DING**DING**DING**
Stock: LADIES AND GENTLEMEN! THE WINNER OF THE DOUBLE BLOODY JEOPARDY CAGE MATCH AND THE DOUBLE JEOPARDY PRIZE …. JOE MILLS!
(Crowd reacts loudly)
Deal: WOW! WHAT AN ENDING! Joe Mills climbed on the shoulders of his long time partner Dana Czech and made an incredible leap to grab the briefcase to claim victory and the Double Jeopardy prize inside of it! Talk about TEAM WORK!
Storm: Mills is holding up the briefcase in victory and Czech rushes over to congratulate him! Czech is helping Mills to his feet as the rest of the wrestlers clear out of the cage cursing themselves out over the lost opportunity.
Deal: Mills can now restart any match at any time one time with that prize and there is no expiration date so he can use that prize ANY TIME he wants. It can be next week or next year and Mills can plot and plan how to best use it without the burden of a deadline hanging over his head. Talk about a valuable prize!
Storm: We can only guess when and where Mills will use that prize, but whenever and wherever he uses it, you know he is going to make sure he has maximum strategic advantage when he does!
Deal: Mills has been around long enough to know the benefit of such a prize and how to use it to maximum effect. Mills is parading around the cage with the briefcase in celebration as we kick off Year 22 in grand fashion!
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*Stock: The following match is for the RAGE HIGH STAKES BLOODY CHAMPIONSHIP!
(HUGE crowd pop!)
*Stock: Introducing first, from Chicago, weighing in at 254 bloody pounds, he is the reigning RAGE SCIENTIFIC SHOWCASE CHAMPION - DOUG DEVENS!!!
("Ride of the Valkyries" by Wagner plays as Doug Devens makes his way out to boos from the crowd. There is no interaction between Devens and the fans as he makes his way to the ring with his manager, Thomas Gordon.)
*Stock: And now – Ladies and bloody Gents, get ready, because …..
Standing 6’6” and weighing 236 bloody pounds, from Grand Rapids, Michigan
HERE IS…
THE RAGE HIGH STAKES CHAMPION
SCOTT GRAYSE!!!
(Lights go out in the arena, fans give a mixed reaction. The voice of Scott Grayse comes on "Judgement is coming" as "Cult" by Magnolia Park hits and the lights come back on and on the RAGEvision we see the words "C.H.A.O.S" as Grayse hits the curtain and the fans give him more cheers then boos. Scott pulls out Helen, his trusty hammer from inside the front of his pants. Grayse slides in and poses with Helen.)
Daisy: (Makes a surprise cameo appearance, says one line, and then disappears) Oooh, I'd love to see what else Scotty can pull out of his pants!!!
**DING**DING**
Deal: This is one of two matches tonight for Doug Devens. If he's smart, he'll pace himself and resist the temptation to "go mad." The shorter this match is, the more it favors him.
Storm: (Pops a Leucovorin pill to enhance his verbal skills) Indubitably, my dear Vandessa. Thomas Gordon has accompanied Devens to the ring, but Grayse's second-in-command, Kristian Bane, is conspicuous by his absence.
Deal: I noticed that too. And Grayse and Devens-- WHAT THE HELL??? SANTA CLAUS just JUMPED into the ring and SWUNG a GIANT CANDY CANE into both Devens and referee John Ellers!
Storm: Were they on the Naughty List?
Deal: I have no idea. Wait, WHY am I answering this question?!
Storm: I don't think that's the REAL Santa!!!
Deal: (Sarcastically) REALLY???
Storm: I think that's KRISTIAN BANE dressed up as Santa!
Deal: Sherlock Holmes is on the case...
Storm: I prefer to think of myself as Carmen Sandiego.
Deal: Now "Santa" Bane puts Grayse on top of Devens and shakes Ellers out of his stupor.
*Ellers: 1...2...3!
Deal: DEVENS with a shoulder up. "SANTA" can't believe it!
Storm: Now Ellers ORDERS "Santa" to the back or he'll STRIP Grayse of the High Stakes Title and AUTOMATICALLY AWARD IT to Devens.
Deal: DEVENS takes advantage of the distraction with a neckbreaker on Grayse from behind and a cover.
*Ellers: 1...2...
Deal: Grayse kicks out as Bane storms to the back.
Storm: What is Grayse doing now?
Deal: He exits the ring and grabs an iPad from one of his fans in the front row.
Storm: They call themselves the Grayselanders.
Deal: Cute. But what is Grayse doing with that iPad?
Storm: He's entering something into CHATGPT!
Deal: NOW I've seen everything. Grayse is consulting AI to determine his next move.
Storm: Will it help?
Deal: (Ducks out of the way) Grayse JUMPS onto our table and NAILS a SPLIT-LEGGED MOONSAULT from the table to INSIDE THE RING on Devens!
Storm: We've never seen THAT from Grayse before!!!
Deal: (Shrugs) I guess ChatGPT told him to do it. And Grayse with the cover...
*Ellers: 1...2...3!
Deal: Not quite!
Storm: A frustrated Grayse scrambles back to the outside and enters something into ChatGPT again.
Deal: CORKSCREW LEGDROP by Scott Grayse - always a classic - and another cover.
*Ellers: 1...2...3!
Deal: Devens gets his foot on the ropes right before the 3.
Storm: Grayse is pulling out moves we've never seen from him before.
Deal: All thanks to ChatGPT, which he's using again to determine his next step.
Storm: Now Grayse is cackling, like he saw something funny on the ChatGPT prompt, and he has a VICIOUS look in his eyes.
Deal: TESTICLE SQUEEZE by Grayse. He's laughing like a hyena at this tribute-slash-mockery of the man who stopped his title reign at 517 days.
Storm: According to ChatGPT, Devens faced Dare before in the BWFE and actually defeated him. Our current ring announcer, Robert Stock, was Devens' manager. Dare would not be seen again for quite some time.
Deal: Devens is fading fast. Grayse LETS GO, STEPS BACK, and goes for the LIGHTS OUT SUPERKICK!
Storm: But Gordon TRIPS Grayse, GRABS Ellers, and THROWS the iPad to Devens behind Ellers' back!
Deal: Devens CLOCKS Grayse in the head with the iPad! And it malfunctions on contact, with Siri now repeating "DON'T GO MAD!" in a male British voice.
*Ellers: 1...2...3!
**DING**DING**DING**
*Stock: The winner of the match and NEEEEEEEEEEW RAGE HIGH STAKES CHAMPION - DOUG DEVENS!!!
Deal: Devens gets out of there QUICKLY as he now has to concentrate on Nightwalker.
Storm: The fans are booing the result. They're 100% in support of Grayse in this one.
Deal: Be that as it may, Doug Devens now possesses the belt that allows him to trade it in for a shot at any title he wants in RAGE.
Storm: If that is what he wants to do.
Deal: Scott Grayse held the High Stakes Championship for SEVERAL MONTHS and NEVER cashed it in. A missed opportunity to face Daniel Dare one more time? We'll never know. Because Doug Devens now holds the title, and that makes the Church an ESPECIALLY dangerous threat!
~~~
Deal: Once again Dare has his knives out and this time it’s for Harvey Adams.. Not only does Harvey find himself in a Loser Leaves RAGE Match, but he’s facing his daughters!
Storm: Yep, that is pure evil – or genius, depending on which side of the cosmos you’re sitting.
Deal: This must be horrible for ALL the competitors. Either Harvey Adams goes or both of his daughters do!
Storm: And there’s no way Stinker is going to let that happen. He’d sooner put salt on his corn flakes than let two lovely earners like Sweet FA and Tuppy go.
Deal: Yes, He’s already seen his income cut as Cora was revealed to be Kristal Ball! Anyway, enough about him, let’s pass things over to Stock as this one is about to get under way.
Stock: Righto, listen up, you bloody lot! This next bloody match is a “LOSER LEAVES RAGE MATCH”! Too bloody right it is. And just WHICH sod is bloody leaving? Well it’ll be EITHER….
Ladies and bloody gents – especially you gents, RAGE is now proper bloody proud to bring you – with a combined weight of an earth-shattering and totally incredible 235 bloody pounds; it’s T'n'T! - Lucky Tuppy and Tiffany "Sweet FA" Adams - The Sweet T’s!!
To the accompaniment of Neil Diamond - Sweet Caroline (Audio) Tuppy and Tiff (SFA) emerge through the curtain. Both blondes smile excitedly as they wave to the fans. The waves change to arm sways as they lead the fans into chanting the chorus along with the added “so good!” thrown in.
The girls are ‘dressed’ in plunging neckline one pieces which have absolutely no sides to them whatsoever. Sweet FA has pink lightning bolts on hers and Tuppy has blue ones. They both wear white cowboy boots with the same coloured lightning bolts.
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They strut down to the ring blowing kisses to the crowd, pausing occasionally for pictures.
Once in the ring they make a point of shaking the referee’s hand before taking their places in their corner, still smiling.
Stock: Bloody hell! OR!!!…. facing them…. hailing from Pittsburg, PA and weighing in at 285 bloody pounds, he is...HARVEY ADAMS!
("Harder, Faster, Better, Stronger " hits as Adams strolls to the ring like he owns the place….which he pretty much does. He enters the ring and poses as white pyro goes off over his head.)
Deal: And both girls rush over to give their dad a hug!
Storm: They’re probably secreting weapons on him so that he gets disqualified.
Deal: They are NOT! Besides, in those outfits those bimbos couldn’t possibly secrete anything.
Storm: Ah, but...no, that’s a fair point actually.
Deal: Terry Dale is our match official. He’s good to go and calls for the bell.
**DING**DING**
Storm: And …. nothing.
Deal: No, the girls back up and decide that they are going to tag as that’s the fair ‘Super Face Megastar’ thing to do. Harvey though won’t hear of it. He’s telling them to BOTH stay in the ring. Filthy Phil is loudly seconding that, pointing out that there was nothing in the rules about it being a tag match. Nerison has a word with Stock.
Storm: Yeah and Stock says that BOTH girls HAVE TO BE IN THE RING as that’s what Dare intended.
Deal: Tuppy apologises to Dale AND Harvey as she gets back into the ring. There’s STILL no action though.
Storm: And that’s not good enough for these fans OR for Stock. He’s telling them that if they don’t start NOW then all THREE will be LOSERS and kicked out. Adams immediately charges! Running clothesline. That flattens Tiffany. Tuppy darts forward to Spear Harvey, but he bends to catch her around the middle and Suplexes her over ONTO Tiff!
Storm: He ain’t messing around. It makes sense. If the girls AND him were going to be kicked out he may as well fight to save one of them – himself.
Deal: Let’s not forget that Adams only discovered he had a daughter – Tiffany, this year. So they aren’t exactly that close. As to Tuppy, she’s an adopted daughter. On the other hand, both girls are very impressed with Adams and do indeed seems to love him as the father he is. Then again, they aren’t the sharpest tools in the box.
Storm: Now Adams drops to pin BOTH!
Dale: ONE! - TWO!!
Deal: And Stinker has Rakshasa reach in and pull Adams backwards by the ankle! The girls both throw up an arm, but whether they’d have been in time is now academic.
Storm: Now normally Adams would be going off on one about that, but he’s shrugging it off. He stands and waits for both girls to stand. They then do Rock-Paper-Scissors for absolutely no reason that I can determine and Tuppy runs in to attack with a Missile Drop Kick - a REAL one! Harvey is knocked back into the ropes. He rebounds and jumps over Tuppy to charge at Tiff – who turns away to cover her face! NO! It’s a back kick!
Storm: And it catches Harvey square in the balls!
Deal: Harvey doubles and folds to his knees. Tiff turns around – horrified and runs over to apologise.
Storm: She should be attacking him not saying soothing words!
Deal: And that’s exactly what Stinker is telling her. He’s pounding a fist into the other palm and shouting at the two bimbos that this is their livelihoods at stake. And his!
Storm: It’s a fair point.
Deal: And Harvey suddenly strikes to drop Tiff with a jaw-breaker! In comes Tuppy! Running knee to the jaw!
Storm: And Stinker is slapping the apron in relief. Seems his bimbos may have finally woken up. Of course, how long they stay awake is an entirely different matter.
Deal: Adams drops backwards and Sweet FA twines her legs around his head!
Storm: That’s a proper Triangle Hold is that! A REAL submission move! How in the name of Neil “By Gawd” Puller did she do that?
Deal: Not a little ironic that Harvey has been tutoring these girls and now he’s seeing just how much they’ve learnt first hand. Oh, now Tuppy has the other arm and is applying a nasty wrist lock!
Storm: And those HURT!
Deal: Yeah, Harvey is suddenly up against it and try as he might can’t liberate himself. NO! He manages to pull out of Tuppy’s grasp, but she’s straight back on the arm and now seeking to hyper extend the elbow!
Storm: Looks like Harvey decided to teach them the extra painful moves.
Deal: And he’s certainly feeling it. Dale goes to a knee and asks - Does he quit!
Storm: Nope. He’s using his legs to crab around. He may be being throttled and faced with a broken arm, but he still weighs more than both bimbos combined!
Deal: Yes and he’s using that extra muscle to swivel around and – Foot to the ropes!
Storm: He did it!
Deal: Dale calls for the break and the two girls immediately release Harvey.
Storm: Stinker sure liked that – better than ice cold milk on his corn flakes, but NOT the clean break. He’s trying to convince those girls that they need to keep those holds on to the last second. Not sure he’s getting through to them though.
Deal: They’re bimbos. There’s very little chance that he is.
Storm: Yeah. That True Legend Harvey Adams is back up and applauding his girls’ efforts. Huh. Anyone would think that he didn’t want to win.
Deal: Or, it could be mind games: lull the pair into a false sense of security and then strike. With those two, that wouldn’t be difficult at all.
Storm: True. That’s probably it. See? He’s pretending to struggle for breath.
Deal: But they aren’t attacking, despite Stinker’s urgent entreaties. They’re telling him that it wouldn’t be fair and that Super Face Megastars never do stuff that’s unfair. Yeah, that went down real well with Phil.
Storm: But Harv darts forward! He scoops Tuppy up and DUMPS her! Now he rolls her up as Tiff is still arguing with Stinker!
Dale: ONE! - TWO!! -TH’
Deal: Sweet FA! She leaps in to crash into Harvey and break it up!
Storm: And Stinker is wiping the sweat from his brow. That was CLOSE.
Deal: All three roll to their feet. Tiff checks on her ‘sister’ and they are again good to go. Harvey waits in the middle of the ring. Tiff circles one side of him, Tuppy on the other. They both rush in and Harv steps back to neatly direct their heads – TOGETHER!
Storm: Damn fine Double Noggin Knocker there. True Legend standard was that.
Deal: The girls are reeling. Harv trips Tiff. She lands hard on her ass. He then grabs Tuppy. Across his shoulders and -
Storm: Samoan Drop!
Deal: He bridges!
Dale: ONE! - TWO!! -TH’
Deal: Again! Tiff gets in there in time. This time with a Twisting Bodyslam. Okay, she’s really NOT that big and it wasn’t what you’d call an emphatic slam, but it was enough and that’s what matters.
Storm: Hey! Look at that! Tuppy just slid to the side and grabbed one of Harv’s legs!
Deal: Tiff grabs the other! They peel them back over his head. They have him pinned!
Storm: Schoolboyed!
Dale: ONE! - TWO!! -THR’
Deal: Kick out!! Harvey powers out of that scattering both girls.
Storm: Yeah, and Stinker again slaps the apron in frustration, but that was close AND actual teamwork; not True Legend teamwork, but teamwork nonetheless.
Deal: Everyone is back on their feet. Adams is now smiling. He takes up a sideways, defensive stance and beckons his daughters to him. Tiff rushes in and jumps! Missile Drop Kick!
Storm: Misses! Adams was NEVER gonna get caught by that.
Deal: No, but as he twists aside Tuppy slides in to upend him!
Storm: That was just plain sneaky.
Deal: But Adams drops on top of her and still smiling pins her arms to the mat! She’s pinned!
Dale: ONE! -
Storm: See that? True Legend skill, is that.
Dale: TWO!! -
Storm: No way is she shifting Harvey. He’s twice her weight, vastly experienced and has ALL the True Legend skills. She’s toast.
Dale: THR’
Deal: Tiff! Sweet FA slams into him, grabs his head and rolls over to drag him off Tuppy- who immediately pops back up. Harvey rolls with the impact and flings Tiff into the ropes, He rises to a knee ready to follow up, but Tuppy connects with a lariat!
Storm: Yeah, she’s a sneaky one alright….for a bimbo.
Deal: Adams pitches forward. Tiff just manages to spread her legs wide so that Harvey misses them and his head hits the deck instead. Tiff scoots forward to sit on the back of his head!
Storm: She’ll never get a pin like that, but the fans don’t care. Those outfits are totally thong backed.
Deal: Hold on, Tuppy is trying to fold Adams’ legs. She is! She pulls his legs up then bends them at the knees to pass the feet to Tiff, who tucks them under her arms! Just LOOK at Adams’ bent back now!
Storm: A submission? They’re actually going for a submission?
Deal: Looks that way as Tuppy now sits, her back pressed against Adams’ thighs so her can’t kick out! And his back is being folded in half! Okay, look, those bimbos are pole dancers. Their backs fold like paper, but Harvey’s? Not so much. That looks seriously painful.
Storm: Yeah, positively unnatural! Come on, Harv, you’ve made your girls look good. There’s no need to drag things out any longer; so kick out already!
Deal: Dale is right there. He kneels to check on Harvey. Does he quit?
Storm: And end his career? Are you from Barsoom? No, if anyone is going to quit it’s one of those bimbos. Seriously RAGE doesn’t need so many bimbos. We could lose those two and not even notice. Harvey Adams? He’s a True Legend! You don’t go around losing True Legends. That’s not just careless, that’s unforgivable!
Deal: Don’t panic. Yet. Harvey isn’t tapping.
Storm: I knew he wouldn’t.
Deal: But he’s not breaking free either, but how can he?
Storm: With True Legend power! That’s how.
Deal: Stinker is yelling at Tuppy to brace harder and push against Harvey’s knees. At the same time he demands that Tiff lean back.
Storm: That’s a LOT of instruction for those two. They’ll never be able to -
Deal: HE TAPS! HARVEY ADAMS TAPS OUT!!!
Storm: NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!
**DING**DING**DING**
Stock: Ladies and bloody Gents, you WINNERS and NOT leaving RAGE – The SWEET T’s – Tiffany “Sweet FA” Adams and Tuppence “Tuppy” Banglarron-Adams! Which bloody means ….HARVEY ADAMS IS THE BLOODY LOSER AND MUST LEAVE RAGE!!!
Deal: The fans are in shock.
Storm: I’M in shock, never mind them!
Deal: Daniel Dare must be cackling his socks off right now. Harvey Adams is OUT of Rage and at the hands of his own daughters! They quickly release that savage pin and groaning Harvey rolls to his left. Both girls kneel there, looking at him in shock, while outside the ring Filthy Phil punches the air in delight. Harvey tests his back and then slowly stands.
Fans: HAR-VEY! HAR-VEY! HAR-VEY! HAR-VEY!
Deal: Now tears rolling down their faces, Tiff and Tuppy rush forward to embrace him. He in turn hugs them. There’s no animosity, no recriminations, no argument. Harvey then leans over each in turn to kiss the top of their head and then peels them off him so he can RAISE THEIR ARMS! Harvey Adams is PROUD of his daughters.
Storm: Hold on, common sense is prevailing. He’s calling for a mic. It’s always wise to hear a True Legend speak. So here’s where we get the killer twist. You just KNOW that Adams always has a killer twist in store.
Adams: Thank you. Thank you all. It’s been FUN. It’s been WILD. It’s been MEMORABLE.
Fans: HAR-VEY! HAR-VEY! HAR-VEY! HAR-VEY!
Adams: It was GOOD. BUT, but it’s time for me to move on AND….
Fans: HAR-VEY! HAR-VEY! HAR-VEY! HAR-VEY!
Adams: I can do so happily knowing that RAGE has a positive future. It does, because you are LOOKING AT THAT FUTURE! My daughters; Tiffany and Tuppence. Let me tell you – no father could be prouder. HERE! Here is future!!
Deal: Harvey raises the hands of his daughters in victory!
Fans: A-DAMS! A-DAMS! A-DAMS! A-DAMS!
Deal: Now all three Adams are smiling. Both girls reach up on tip toes to kiss their father’s cheek.
Storm: Damn it. It’s so emotional – reminds me of the Silverstar family reunion.
Deal: We’ve just witnessed the end of an era and possibly the dawning of a new one. An impressive performance – In a handicap match it has to be remembered, but still – perhaps this IS an indicator of things to come. As to Harvey Adams, we wish him every success and happiness in whatever he decides to do next.
Storm: Too right! True Legends never die. Just ask Buddy Meyers.
Deal: And now it’s time to turn the dial, all the way to BRUTAL. Yes. It’s Bare Knuckles time.
Storm: Bring it on! Who doesn’t love some extreme violence with their corn flakes?
Stock: And NOW! Ladies and bloody Gents, it’s time for some serious bloody carnage as we put the RAGE Bare Knuckles Championship on the bloody line! Your challenger…..MONSTER BIG BLOODY TEL!!!
(Monster by Automatic plays as the fans start booing with Monster Big Tel walking to the ring with a purpose.)
Stock: And here is your reigning bloody champion…. for those of you of a delicate disposition, for those with a weak bloody heart and any children watching – look away NOW, because - Standing 5’10” in her stripper bloody heels and weighing in at 115 pounds – Here is – THE BOOTSLUT!
My Mind Still Speaks by Misery Loves Company hits and the curtain parts. Vile pulls out a large, wheeled suitcase. She stands it vertically in the middle of the ramp and then unzips it. The Bootslut crawls out. She pulls from the case a plastic bottle of cola. She shakes it frantically in time with the music, then opens it spraying the crowd who jeer and boo. Uncaring, The Bootslut rubs the beer bottle lasciviously against her pussy before raising it to her mouth to vulgarly lick the bottle and drink what remains. She then retrieves a pile of brown paper bags. To the massive boos of the crowd she struts down to the ring passing out bags to the ‘ugly’ fans so that they can put them on their hideous faces. She spits out the cola in a wild spray at the first fan to complain. Laughing, she moves on only to pause halfway to thrust her tits at some unsuspecting fan. She insults his manhood, hands him the last bag and then turns away to a chant of “ZIP IT!” from the crowd.
In entering the ring The Bootslut makes a point of sliding back and forth along the middle rope so that it rubs against her pussy before stepping in to grind her exposed ass against the turnbuckle. After which she strides over to the ref and grabs their groin only to quickly release the hold laughing at the ‘nothing’ that was there. Finally she takes to her corner.
Deal: As charming and sophisticated as ever.
Storm: I think she may be part fish.
Deal: I dread to ask….why?
Storm: They don’t wear clothes either.
Deal: Right. But there’s no escaping the fact that The Bootslut IS to all intents and purposes, naked. The few strategically places pieces of electrical tape that she’s “wearing” hardly qualify as clothing.
Storm: But she is wearing a hood!
Deal: Yeah, that can be zipped shut. Not the smartest choice. You have to believe that Stinker had a hand in all that.
Storm: OR – she really IS a slut: one that doesn’t eat all her corn flakes. They’re the worst.
Deal: Tom Nerison is our referee and he doesn’t look at all impressed with the Bootslut’s antics so far. Something tells me she’s going to need a LOT of antics tonight as Big Tel measures 6’1” and weighs in at a formidable 330 pounds. That’s almost three times the muscle that she has! Plus, while she is technically only giving away 3” in height, that’s only due to those ridiculously tall spiked heels. Without them, I guess she’d be about 5’4”. So no way does she have his reach. Still, she is totally ruthless, so if I were Tel, I wouldn’t underestimate her.
**DING**DING**
Deal: There’s the bell and Big Tell immediately charges. It’s a Running Clothesline that -
Storm: Misses! She ducked and rolled.
Deal: Luckily for her or this would have been a VERY short fight. Now Tel wastes no time. He spins around, growls at the naked girl and barrels forward once again.
Storm: He jumps, twists and -
Deal: Senton Bomb! NO! She again rolls aside.
Storm: Well, she sure ain’t running; not in them boots.
Deal: Tel picks himself up. His mood is NOT improving. He takes a more measured approach now, stalking her, using those long arms to full effect, seeking to cut off any escape. And she rolls FORWARDS! Forwards to slam a foot into his balls! And just listen to this place. The sound of groaning fills it.
Storm: Everyone felt that! Except Stinker – he’s cheering like crazy.
Deal: And not the Bootslut. Tel doubles. She rolls back and kicks straight up! A dagger-like heel stabs across his cheek!
Storm: He’s cut and it’s a nasty one!
Deal: Tel staggers back still doubled in pain from that savage kick to the vitals. The Bootslut stands, saunters forward and rolls her head around. That thick braid whirls around and – with a flick of the head she slams that weight at the end into the side of his head!
Storm: Right on the temple!
Deal: Tel stumbles. He drops to a knee. His arms flail to the side. I don’t think he even knows where he is right now, but a hand finds the ropes and he pulls himself towards them. The Bootslut calmly follows. She steps, spins and a Spinning kick rakes across his chest!
Storm: Those heels are pure evil! She cut him AGAIN! Yeah, much to Stinker’s delight.
Deal: Yes, Tel now has a long line seeping blood right across his chest. And she’s not finished! She spins again to – NO! It was a fake. Tel buys it bringing up both arms to block, but instead she stamps down! That spike heel goes right THROUGH the toe of his boot!
Storm: Let’s hope he’s part Dalgurnian and only has 3 toes, otherwise he just lost some.
Deal: Tel hops back. The Bootslut strikes again – Bellringer. Tel is stunned! She slides out between the ropes to walk along the apron. She slaps her bare ass and flicks off the fans before taking up position directly behind Big Tel at the corner and …
Storm: Tag Rope! She’s looped the tag rope around his neck!
Deal: And is now doing her absolute damnedest to strangle him! Tel is quickly turning red.
Storm: And not because he’s mad – which he probably is.
Deal: Tel is trying to pull the cord free, but she has it so tight that he simply cannot get his meaty fingers under it! He’s waning! He’s sinking down! Can she have totally DOMINATED and HUMILIATED Big Tel so quickly?
Storm: Sure looks that way to me. What was that you said underestimating? Every inter-galactic space pirate knows that you NEVER underestimate a naked girl with a hood on. It’s just not done.
Deal: I’ll just take your word for it.
Storm: You should!
Deal: Tel is dropping right down. He’s now sitting on the bottom rope and that seems to be the only thing that’s keeping upright. Well, that and the cord that’s cutting so deeply into his neck. Nerison raises an arm. It drops!
Storm: Probably because he’s stopped breathing. That’ll do it most times.
Deal: Again Nerison raises an arm – the other. And that….
Storm: Falls! He is DONE! TOAST! FINISHED! Let this be a lesson to the entire roster; no one messes with a naked girl that wears a hood!
Deal: I can’t believe it. Of all the ways I thought that this match would play out, this most assuredly, wasn’t one of them.
Storm: That’s because you didn’t consult me beforehand.
Deal: And now Nerison tries the arm one more time. If this falls, so will Big Tel. The Bootslut will release the cord and he’ll fall to lie there for the inevitable 10 count. He lifts the arm – AND IT SHOOTS UP AND BACK. He grabs Boots’ braid and drags her over the ropes! He slams her down onto the mat in front of him and then stamps down on her tits!
Storm: BIG target, and luckily he used his good foot.
Deal: Boots bounces, cringes and rolls away covering her breasts as Tel slumps back. That took everything he had and now he’s gulping in great lungfuls of air. You have to wonder if he regrets his choice now. Tel finished sixth in BOH and that permitted him to make a choice. He elected to face The Bootslut for the Bare Knuckles belt.
Storm: He should have taken that Double Jeopardy prize instead. At least then he’d still have all his toes.
Deal: The Bootslut gets up and asks Nerison to check her tits! He looks very uncertain. She presses herself against him and – SHOVES HIM - backwards into Tel!
Storm: No Disqualifications in Bare Knuckles, as Buddy Meyers always said.
Deal: As Tel pushes Nerison aside The Bootslut grabs the top rope and JUMPS to send both feet into Tel’s head!
Storm: He’ll be BLIND!
Deal: NO! Tel JUST squirms aside and then lunges to grab her by the throat. He pulls her in to – NO!! She knees him in the balls. Tel groans, but STILL somehow grabs HER groin to LIFT HER! Over the ropes he dumps her!
Storm: To bounce down off the apron. Lucky those big tits broke her fall.
Deal: Now Big Tel permits himself a grimace of pain. Two deep breaths and he’s good to go. Damn, that is one tough man. He’s completely ignoring all those cuts and bruises.
Storm: But he IS limping. Losing toes tends to do that though.
Deal: Now Boots gets back to her high heeled feet, but Tel drops down and snatches up a chair! She sees that and pulls an axe handle out from under the ring! Tel limps around. She can’t ruin; so even that pace is enough to catch her. Now he draws back, swings and -
Storm: BLAM!
Deal: She met the chair with the axe handle! It dented the chair! Oh, but Tel quickly reverses and slams the dented chair into her shoulder sending her crashing into the apron! She immediately pushes away from the apron – and gets clobbered across the back of the head! Down she goes.
Storm: Yeah, but only to all fours. She’s tough too.
Deal: Tel boots her in the ribs. That sends her almost UNDER the apron. She twists though and hammers the end of the axe handle down onto his injured foot! More blood spurts out! Tel howls in pain and hops back. Boots pulls herself fully out from the apron curtain and advances on Tel. She brings the handle back for a home run hit and – SWINGS!
Storm: BLAMMO!! That’s bigger than a BLAM, just in case you were wondering.
Deal: Tel met that swing with one of his own and it sends her axe handle spinning away. And the chair BREAKS! Tel casts it aside and limps forward to grab her by that braid. He hammers her head into the top of the barrier! She falls back – stunned. Tel SPITS on her – to cheers form the crowd. Seems they have a favorite and it’s not her.
Storm: Well, she is naked AND wearing a hood. That’s always a No-No.
Deal: Tel limps off – off to pull a table from under the ring. He slides it into the ring and it’s followed by a chair! The fans are getting real loud now, but LOOK! The Bootslut is back up and pulls a large bag from under the ring – a bag of -
Storm: Nails! Just look, some of them are poking through the bag!
Deal: Boots clambers back into the ring, bag in hand. Tel follows – with a bicycle chain in hand!
Storm: Nasty!
Deal: Very. The two unflinchingly head to the centre of the ring. Tel swings the chain!
Storm: Ducked!
Deal: Now she swings the bag! Tel sways back and the weight of the bag spins her around. It must be really difficult trying to keep your balance wearing heels like those.
Storm: And Tel whips her ass!
Deal: Blood flies! She spins around to again swing the bag- right into the side of Tel’s face!
Storm: What face???? She ripped most of it away!
Deal: The left side of Tel’s face is just a mask of blood now. You can see bits of flesh hanging off! And Tel slowly turns back to LASH her across the tits!
Storm: In fairness she was thrusting them in his direction.
Deal: They’re cut! More blood sprays around. And Tel swings again ripping a line across her stomach! A fourth! He pulls back for another, fourth strike that – NO!! She snaps out a kick! That stabs the knee! Tel’s leg buckles and he falls into -
Storm: - The bag of nails! She’s picking him apart – first the foot, now the knee! Hey, and Stinker is loving this.
Deal: And she’s paying a heavy price for it, but she determinedly swings that bag AGAIN – NO! Tel catches it! He shoves it forward into her face! I hope for her sake that the hood protected her. Oh, but Tel rips the bag out of her hands and tosses it aside. Now he wraps the bike chain around his fist and PUNCHES her in the side of the head! She’s down!
Storm: Just a lot. But hey! Look, she’s pushing back up.
Deal: And Tel grabs her head and slams his good knee into the side of it. That drops her! Nerison steps in for the count.
Nerison: 1 – 2 – 3
Storm: Well, Tel ain’t waiting around. He’s real busy setting up that table.
Nerison: 4 – 5 – 6
Deal: And not just that. He’s emptied the contents of that bag all over it!
Storm: Wow. Not just nails. There are tacks, screws, bolts, screwdrivers and ...is that a trowel?
Deal: It is. No wonder that bag did so much damage to Tel.
Nerison: 7 – 8 -
Deal: And she’s up! Boots shakes her head and snatches up the chair that Tel had pushed in. Tel turns from admiring his work.
Storm: It IS good work.
Deal: And gets to eat chair! Down he goes and she hammers away at his head – again and again! Now she pushes the end of the chair into his throat and LEANS on it. She’s standing ON him and those heels are really digging in!
Storm: She almost strangled him last time. Looks like she’s out to finish the job here.
Deal: Again Tel is turning all shades of red and purple and – oh! He reaches up to grab her by the tits and twists both savagely!
Storm: That’s her fault for having them almost in his face.
Deal: Tel continues to crush and twist. She shouts out in pain. She raises a foot to stamp down on his – NO! Tel twists to throw her sideways across the ring. He rolls over gagging and coughing. Boots meanwhile rolls onto her knees and then slowly straightens. Those boobs of hers sure have taken a battering tonight. But Tel is still struggling for breath. She approaches. Spin Kick! That pointed toe stabs into the side of his head. He drops and she….oh no.
Storm: She is sitting on his face!
Deal: With her legs trapping his arms. Looks like she doesn’t a repetition of what just happened. Tel is thrashing, trying to get free, but she leans right over his head giving him no ready target. Still Tel tries. He – ROLLS! Tel rolls her over, but she’s like a limpet, refusing to let go! Tel rolls again and – stops. He’s out of breath! She may have done it here. Slowly she releases and |Nerison starts to count.
Nerison: 1 – 2 – 3
Storm: What a way to go. I’m betting Big Tel never expected this.
Nerison: 4 – 5 – 6
Deal: I doubt it. But look, his breathing has been relentlessly targeted all fight. He’s a big man that needs a LOT of oxygen and The Bootslut has repeatedly restricted that.
Nerison: 7 – 8 – 9
Deal: What a match and what a finish. The Bootslut retains in remarkable fashion to –
Nerison: TE’-
Deal: NO! Tel throws an arm up! Boots can’t believe it. She telling Nerison that – well, I won’t repeat her words. Let’s just say she’s questioning his ability to count.
Storm: Well, it WAS real close.
Deal: She’s livid about this and is letting Nerison know it. And Tel! He fires a forearm up between her legs, lifting her off her feet! As she lands he pulls her in – Backbreaker! He turns her over for a Gut Buster! He staggers back, gathering more air, more energy. Boots slowly peels herself up off the mat.
Storm: She’s still in better shape than him.
Deal: Tel swings his good foot! A boot under the jaw sends her spinning back across the ring! Now he limps over to grab her. He pulls her in and – NO! Eye rake! Now she slithers behind him to loop her long braid around his neck!
Storm: More choking! Hey, it’s a tactic that’s definitely paid off. No way can Big Tel survive another throttling.
Deal: I think that you’re right and so does Tel. He’s frantically back-pedalling, even with that bad foot. He crushes her into a corner, pulls out and backs in sharply – and again! Still she clings on.
Storm: Four! FIVE! SIX!!! that did it.
Deal: Bi Tel stumbles forward again struggling for air and just LOOK at all the marks around his blood stained neck! It looks like he’s been HUNG – repeatedly! But those crushing body blocks seem to have winded The Bootslut too. It looks like a matter of who recovers the fastest.
Storm: She’s up!
Deal: He’s up! Boots steps in and swing a boot at his balls! CAUGHT! Tel catches it and pulls her in for a short arm clothesline – using the leg. Boots almost falls, but Tel pulls her back in. Head Butt! Blood sprays but Tel doesn’t care. Now he – CHOKESLAMS her! He stamps on her gut and then pulls her up and over with an Arm Drag!
Storm: That’ll leave a stain for sure.
Deal: Tel seems to be working on pure adrenaline right now. Honestly, I’m not sure how he’s still standing and The Bootslut just keeps getting back up, no matter what he does to her. OH! Tel slumps. He drops to a knee. Looks like that adrenaline just evaporated. Boots senses her chance. Pulls herself up and starts to roll her head. Just look at that weight spinning around. That is going to do some serious damage when it hits!
Storm: Yeah, that thing is EVIL.
Deal: In she steps to – CHAIR! Tel snatches the chair up and SWINGS it! To smash her in the head! She drops. Tel crawls over and … damn.
Storm: Wow.
Deal: He just closed the zips! Now The Bootslut can’t effectively speak and certainly can’t see!
Crowd: ZIP IT! ZIP IT! ~clap-clap-clap~ ZIP IT! ZIP IT! ~clap-clap-clap~
Storm: Well, in my expert opinion I’d have to say that that is going to make matters harder for her.
Deal: Tel links his hands high overhead and slams them down onto her battered and bleeding chest!
Storm: He may have broken some ribs there!
Deal: Now Tel stands. He pulls her up and – POWERBOMB! Boots doesn’t know where she is right now. She fumbling,. Trying to find the zipper and Tel is immediately back at her. Up she goes – Hesitation Suplex!
Storm: Straight through the table – tacks, nails, screws, bolts and those other tools! Stuff flies all over!
Deal: And he follows that with a big chair shot to the head! And he’s not finished! He lifts her up and just LOOK at all that stuff embedded into her flesh! Monster Lock straight back down onto the chair, the nails and ruined table! He stamps HARD on her head! Now he staggers bent – totally spent. He drops to a knee as Nerison counts.
Nerison: 1 – 2 – 3
Storm: Hmm… looks to me like she’s definitely not moving. Of course she could be playing possum. Apparently naked women in hoods do that a lot. That’s what Neil Puller says.
Nerison: 4 – 5 – 6
Deal: Those were brutal, savage hits. I don’t see how anyone could survive those.
Nerison: 7 – 8 – 9
Deal: And let’s not forget that she’s still effectively blindfolded, but Stinker is telling her to “stop bloody messin’ about and get back up”.
Deal: Lots of sympathy there then.
Nerison: TEN!!!!
**DING**DING**DING**
Stock: Ladies and bloody Gents, your bloody WINNER and NEW RAGE BARE KNUCKLES CHAMPION!! - MONSTER BIG BLOODY TEL!!!!
Deal: A popular winner. He seems to have a gift for ending Bare Knuckles reigns. I believe he did the same to Nightwalker.
Storm: Yep, that’s what Neil Puller said too.
Deal: Tel holds up the belt and takes in the cheers of the crowd. Oh, but as he turns the knee buckles and he winces. He looks down on the battered and bloody form of the Bootslut – who is just starting to move again. She rolls onto her knees and HE BATTERS HER WITH THE BELT!
Storm: And she’s down again!
Deal: Now Tel angrily pries that weight from her hair, holds it in his hand to – close the hand into a fist and punch her in the jaw!
Storm: Yeah see how much she likes it!
Deal: And now he peels her backwards to get a better hold of – THE HOOD! Big Tel is looking to unmask The Bootslut!
Storm: Quite right too! I told you – I told you: never trust a naked lady in a hood.
Deal: Stinker is telling his Security team to step in and stop him, but they are rather spread out and not currently close to the ring. Getting that hood off is proving REALLY difficult – so Tel uses …. TIN SNIPS! He’s cut through the tube at the top that holds her hair and then peels the whole thing down!
Storm: Huh. That can’t be right.
Deal: WHAT!? It’s Kristal Ball! I don’t believe it. Stinker has used that girl under her own name and then masked her to ALSO COMPETE as La Reina Corazon – aka Cora AND as The Bootslut! This has the fans VERY upset! They’d been CHEERING for Kristal and Cora and HATING The Bootslut – only to find - IT’S THE SAME PERSON!
Storm: Wild. Stinker claims THREE salaries for the same girl.
Deal: No wonder we never saw all three at the same time! Not that Big Tel cares. He pulls her up by that braid to show the fans exactly who it is and what happens to people who get in his way! Now he drops her like so much dirty laundry and limps out of the ring.
Storm: By GAWD! As Neil puller would say.
Deal: Year 22 is certainly not short on shocks and surprises and I’m sure that there are even more to come.
Storm: And they’ll probably be coming once the trash is cleared out of the ring.
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DEAL: Fans it is now time for the RAGE Gauntlet Tag Title Match as we see history-making champions Thee Storm, the duo of Lady Giant and Crazy Jenna taking on the team of “Action” Jay Jackson and Gemini, who find themselves challenging thanks to their placing in the Bouts of Honor.
STORM: While both teams might be loved by the crowd, it’ll be up to one to show that killer instinct to leave with the titles.
DEAL: Let’s go to the ring for our introductions!
*STOCK: This bloody match is scheduled for one bloody fall and is for the bloody RAGE Gauntlet Tag Titles! Introducing the challengers, they are the team of “ACTION” JAY JACKSON AND GEMINI!!!
(The fans erupt into cheers as Back In The Game by Airbourne begins to play while the numbers 1, 2, 5, 10, 100, 1000 and higher appear on a rolling counter that increases in speed the higher the numbers get. Eventually the numbers stop counting and the counter explodes on the RAGE-Vision replaced by the words WELCOME TO THE BUDDY LIST with the Yin-Yang symbol behind it. This then merges into the opening guitar riff of “Ain’t No Love in Oklahoma” By Luke Combs.
A series of explosions go off by the entrance way, leaving a large cloud of smoke behind. As the smoke disappears the duo of Gemini and Jackson are greeted with a thunderous pop from the fans and begins heading towards the ring. They are accompanied by Homeless Don and make their way to the ring, exchanging words of strategy as they climb in. Each takes a turnbuckle and raise their arms as the fans continue to cheer.)
*STOCK: And their opponents…
(The arena goes black. Lightning strikes and the thunder BOOMS.)
*STOCK:Ladies and bloody gentlemen now entering the arena Crazy Jenna and Lady Giant. Together they are the history bloody making TCW AND RAGE heavyweight tag team champions....THEE STORM!!!!
(FANS GIVE A HUGE POP!!! Thee Storm stalks slowly to the ring. Both women climb to the top of opposite corners they call their lighthouses. They cheer on their fans. Thee Storm climbs down and readies for the match to begin.)
**DING**DING**
DEAL: Here we go!! Jenna and Jackson start things off, and it’s speed versus speed right out of the gate with these two. Jackson takes Jenna down with a crisp arm drag, Jenna pops up and answers with a lightning-fast headscissors. Jackson flips through, lands on his feet, and the two freeze for half a second and you can tell there’s a bit of respect there, and the fans reward both with a huge pop.
STORM: Looks like Gemini is calling for the tag though, and Jackson obliges. Giant offers a tag to Jenna, but Jenna seems to say in a minute. Giant smiles and nods, and in steps Gemini.
DEAL: Jenna lashes out with a kick, and Gemini takes a few, but he absorbs Jenna’s kicks, checks one, and sweeps her leg out from under her. Jenna scrambles to her feet while Gemini attempts an armbar, but Jenna avoids it, rolls, and dives to her corner, making the tag, and in comes Giant!
STORM: Jenna might be speed, but with Lady Giant in, now the power game begins. Lady Giant bulldozes Gemini with a shoulder block that sends him down to the mat. She hauls him up for a delayed vertical suplex, holding him aloft as the crowd counts along before slamming him down. Cover, one.. two… but that’s it says referee Terry Dale.
DEAL: Both get to their feet and Gemini delivers a few kicks, keeping Lady Giant at range, but then she is able to slip a kick and lock up, headlock on Gemini, Gemini whips her into the ropes. Gemini goes for a leapfrog but that’s a pretty big ask, and instead he’s caught by Lady Giant and dumped with an overhead belly-to-belly suplex!
STORM: Gemini lands hard and the fans applaud the move by Giant, but there’s also a contingent behind Gemini, and he gets to a knee holding his lower back, but he’s close to the corner, and in tags Jackson. A quick tag and Gemini steps to the apron as Homeless Don asks about his back.
DEAL: Jackson rushes in, tries to chop the giant down with leg kicks and quick strikes, but Lady Giant catches him mid-leap and throws him into the corner. A series of chops in the corner and Giant tags Jenna. Giant keeps Jackson in the corner as Jenna runs to a corner, charges the ropes, leaps off the center rope as Giant moves, and Jenna hits a springboard crossbody splash in the corner on Jackson!
STORM: Jackson stumbles out and Jenna cradles, one… two… kickout! Innovative offense by Jenna, and Jackson is down. Jenna brings him up, but Jackson with a quick fireman’s carry and then, as Jenna jumps to her feet, he takes her with another, but then flips into a bridge, one… two… kickout by Jenna!
DEAL: Both pop to their feet and now Jackson with a wristlock. Jenna cartwheels out, tries to hit a low dropkick. but Jackson sidesteps it. Jackson attempts an elbow drop, rolled out by Jenna who pops to her feet, standing moonsault finds nothing but the mat! Jackson runs the ropes, blind tag by Gemini.
STORM: Jackson with a clothesline attempt, ducked by Jenna, but then she runs right into a knee lift from Gemini! Jackson off the ropes and hits a flying forearm to the back of Jenna’s head, sending her right into Gemini’s snap roundhouse kick!
DEAL: Jenna goes down and Gemini with the cover, one… two… kickout! Gemini locks in a heel hold and Jenna is in the middle of the ring, but she’s trying to get to Lady Giant. Lady Giant is able to cut the distance with her height, but not enough to get the tag. Jenna though is refusing to give in and Gemini lets the heel hold go, pulls her up to her feet by her leg, then snaps to the mat with a dragon screw!
STORM: Gemini grapevines the leg once again and Jenna is in trouble. Jenna again tries to pull herself across the mat but Gemini is able to keep her grounded. Gemini again pulls her up, and he’s thinking another dragon screw, but this time Jenna leaps up at him - catches an enzugiri!
DEAL: Gemini drops to a knee and Jenna lands on the mat, then kicks both her feet up catching Gemini flush in the chin! Gemini goes down and Jenna gets to her feet, favoring her leg but makes the tag! Lady Giant is in and bulldozes down Gemini with a shoulder tackle! Gemini gets up and Giant with a clothesline. She rushes across the ring and nails Jackson with a forearm!
STORM: Lady Giant trying to clean house and Gemini is getting back up, Lady Giant runs the ropes, and nearly decapitates him with a boot! Cover and Dale is in position, one… two… but Gemini get the shoulder up.
DEAL: Quick tag out to Jenna as Giant whips Gemini into the ropes, bearhug by Giant and Jenna hits a springboard dropkick! Jackson comes in and eats a short-arm headbutt from Giant! Cover by Jenna, one… two… but Gemini kicks out! Quick tag out to Lady Giant again and now Giant comes in body slams him. Giant with a cover, one… two… but Gemini kicks out.
STORM: Lady Giant brings Gemini up, whips him into the ropes, but then ducks her head on the way back and Gemini with a leap frog, hits the ropes, and leaps with double knees into the chest of Lady Giant! Lady Giant gets knocked back and Gemini follows up with a shotgun dropkick that sends her tumbling through the ropes and to the outside.
DEAL: Gemini runs the ropes and leaps over, rolling plancha onto Giant on the outside! Giant hits the guardrail and Gemini quickly pops to his feet, because Jenna is in, runs the ropes, and suicide dive!! She nailed Gemini and now all three are down on the outside.
STORM: Jackson waits for Jenna to get to her feet and as she does, he runs and leaps off the apron, taking her down with a clothesline. All four competitors are on the outside as Jackson gets to his feet and grabs Lady Giant, rolling her in.
DEAL: He helps Gemini up and Gemini climbs in, and he makes the tag to Jackson. Jackson goes up top and Giant gets to her feet, Gemini hits a standing dropkick while Jackson comes off the top with a missile dropkick! Giant is down and Jackson covers, one… two… but Giant kicks out!
STORM: Meanwhile, Crazy Jenna is making her way over to her corner, and Jackson brings Giant up, swinging neckbreaker. Cover by Jackson, one… two… but Jenna breaks it up, stomping on his back. Jackson gets to his feet as Jenna goes back to her corner, and now both teams are not so much in the “we’re all friends” mindset.
DEAL: All four know there’s gold on the line, Storm. Jackson runs the ropes and goes for a flying crossbody on Giant as she gets to a knee, but Giant catches him! What strength by Giant and she has Jackson up and is carrying him around the ring. Tag by Jenna who climbs to the top rope and hits a diving crossbody to the back of her own partner, bringing Jackson down in a powerslam!!
STORM: That’s definitely a way to add some extra “umph” to the move. Giant rolls out of the ring and Jenna rolls on top of Jackson. One… two… Gemini breaks it up by pulling Jenna off!
DEAL: Jenna pulls Jackson up and whips him into the turnbuckle. Jenna charges in with a meteora double knees into Jackson, and then Jenna whips him again across the ring. She charges again, but this time Jackson moves and she collides with the corner, stumbles out, and Jackson with a huge German suplex! He gets up on his toes and he’s got the bridge, one… two… but Jenna rolls her shoulder up!
STORM: Both are down on the mat and now the crowd is on their feet for both teams. The crowd is cheering for both Jenna and Jackson, both partners trying to rally their teammate. Jenna dives to tag in Giant, Jackson dives to tag in Gemini!
DEAL: Gemini and Giant meet in the middle of the ring and Giant with a sidewalk slam! She hooks the leg, one… two… but Gemini kicks out! Giant pulls up Gemini and says it’s over, and she goes for her powerbomb! She’s got Gemini up, but he hits an elbow to her forehead and snaps back, hitting a huirricanrana that sends her headfirst into the corner!
STORM: An innovative counter to what very well could have been the ending blow of the match, Deal.
DEAL: Gemini rushes in and unloads with a rapid-fire combo—low kick, palm strike, a spinning back fist—but Lady Giant is held up by the turnbuckle and won’t go down. Gemini steps back and hits a spinning heel kick and that brings her down, and right into a Gemini roll up. One… two… thre… no! Lady Giant kicks out!
STORM: Gemini doesn’t let up though and as Giant gets up, he hits his “Face the Truth” codebreaker variation! Giant pinwheels her arms as she goes down and Gemini covers with Dale in position! One… two… thre… NO! Jenna breaks it up!
DEAL: That was very close to being a Three!
STORM: Yes it was, and Jenna knows it. Jenna’s trying to cheer Giant on, but Gemini knows that he has an opening. He pulls Giant up and hooks her, looks like he’s thinking “Reality Check!” He’s got Giant up, but her height is definitely making it awkward.
DEAL: Lady Giant delivers an elbow to the side of the head, drops behind Gemini, and then makes the tag to Jenna! Lady Giant falls through the middle and top rope to the outside as Jenna comes off the ropes with a springboard forearm!! She catches Gemini and goes for the cover, one… two… but Jackson with the save!
STORM: Jackson pulled Jenna off and saved the match for his team, but as he goes to the apron he’s caught with a dropkick from Jenna, knocking him off the apron!
DEAL: Jackson is on the floor, so is Giant, and now Jenna connects with a knee lift, and she doubles Gemini over, she’s going for her run-up bulldog in the corner, but Gemini is able to block it! He’s got her up for a belly-to-back suplex, but instead she rolls down his back.
STORM: Gemini turns around, boot to the stomach, and she’s hooked him for the DDT!
DEAL: She spikes Gemini and it could be over, but instead, Gemini lifts her like he’s going for a Northern Lights, but reaches out and tags Jackson as he makes it to the apron! Gemini spins around with Jenna in his grip and Jackson leaps… “LIGHTS, CAMERA, ACTION” OFF THE TOP ROPE!!
STORM: Good lord she never saw it coming!!
DEAL: Jackson with the cover as Gemini charges the ring and cuts off Lady Giant! One… two… THREE!!! WE HAVE NEW RAGE GAUNTLET TAG CHAMPS!!
**DING**DING**DING**
*STOCK: Ladies and bloody Gentlemen… the winners of this match… AND NEW RAGE GAUNTLET TAG CHAMPIONS… GEMINI AND “ACTION” JAY JACKSON!!!
STORM: I can’t believe this, Deal!
DEAL: Jay Jackson and Gemini used an opening and just a small quick counter to capture the Tag Titles! Terry Dale hands the new champions their titles while Lady Giant checks on Crazy Jenna. Jackson and Gemini have knocked off Thee Storm in a classic, high-impact, high speed encounter here tonight! Jenna is pulling herself up and the former champs are looking at the new champs… and extend their hands!
STORM: Oh great, now I really can’t believe this.
DEAL: All four competitors shake hands, and what a great sign of respect! Jenna and Giant applaud the new champs as they leave the ring, and Gemini and Jackson each take a corner, titles in hand, to celebrate this huge win!!
Deal: Our next match is a match paid for by Rich Mason Promotions and is taking place in Saudi Arabia as Superstar Steve Hogar is coming out of retirement one last time to take on a bitter rival of his, Kip Kutler. The fans here in attendance at MSG will be watching on the RAGE Vision.
Storm: The origins of this match go back over a decade when both men were a part of Mason Inc. Steve Hogar was the wily veteran and Kip Kutler was a young rising star at the time. They had serious heat that exploded after Hogar's departure from the group and they have had heat ever since.
Deal: Let's not forget that, until recently, Kip Kutler was BLACKLISTED from this industry for YEARS, and Steve Hogar bashed him on numerous occasions. When Kutler returned, Steve Hogar was one of the individuals that Kutler called out. Kutler used his past relationship with Rich Mason to lure Hogar out of retirement.
Storm: Kutler heard what Steve Hogar said about him, and you know what? Kutler has had things to say about Hogar as well.
Deal: Tonight is the night that they settle their differences, once and for all.
Storm: This will be Steve Hogar's last match - win, lose, or draw. Each of these participants will earn ONE MILLION DOLLARS just to participate in this match.
Deal: The winner will receive a percentage of tonight's gate, and there was a sell out with over 60,000 tickets being sold. Let's go to the ring!
*Ring Announcer (in both Arabic and English): This match is a FIGHT TO THE FINISH! There are NO RULES, NO DISQUALIFICATION, and NO COUNT OUTS! Introducing first, from Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA, he weighs in at 250 pounds, he is SUPERSTAR STEVE HOGAR!
("Hellraiser" by Ozzy Osbourne plays as Hogar makes his way to the ring. He receives a mixed reaction, but more boos than cheers. Hogar ignores the fans as he has a businesslike look on his face. Hogar is dressed in his wrestling attire - black trunks and a red Superstar t-shirt.)
Deal: Hogar is not very popular here tonight.
Storm: Kip Kutler has been throwing out a lot of accusations. One of those accusations is that Hogar is a DRUNK.
Deal: While Hogar has had issues with alcohol in the past, including two DUI arrests, he claims that he has been clean for some time.
Storm: The question is.....did Hogar have enough time to prepare for this match?
Deal: He claims that he did. He said that he was in "fighting shape" even before this match was signed, and while he's not in the "best" shape of his life, he's in good enough shape to beat Kutler or so he claims. He might have an uphill battle, because as we've seen, Kutler is in peak condition.
Storm: There's no doubt about that. Kutler quickly asserted himself in the main event scene after his return to RAGE and he has much to lose if Hogar manages to defeat him.
Deal: Hogar began his career in Japan in the early 90s and made his US debut in the UWF in November, 1996.
Storm: I remember that night!
Deal: Hogar was brought to the UWF by Rich Mason to team with Dan Williams against two of the top wrestlers at the time, Shawn Hart and Fury. Fury turned on Shawn Hart and Mason Inc. was born. Mason and Hogar have had their ups and downs over the years, sometimes as teammates and other times as enemies.
Storm: Rich Mason recently claimed that he pulled Hogar out of poverty again.
Deal: That may be an exaggeration but Hogar was no doubt lured by the money. That might explain some of the fans' disdain toward him.
*Ring Announcer (in both Arabic and English): And his opponent, hailing from Toronto, Ontario Canada and weighing in at 280 pounds here is The Canadian Destroyer... "THE NEW AGE ICON"... KIP KUTLER!!!
"The prophecy has been fulfilled!"
"This is his time"
"His Destiny Awaits"
(A siren can be heard softly building up with a guitar and lamb bag drum beat. The TCW Tron lights up to the image Kutler standing with his head down and then an image appears of him walking forward."Stricken" by Disturbed hits the PA system and Kip walks out from behind the curtain, and stops at the top of the stage. He holds his arms out to the sides, and spins once around, allowing the fans to soak in his essence. He stands while the chorus of the song begins.He walks down the ramp, yelling back at the fans who are shouting at him. Once he reaches the ring, Kip hops up onto the apron on his knee, letting his other leg hang loosely, as he pulls his sunglasses off, and tosses them into the crowd. He quickly lifts his leg and slips it through the ropes, straddling the middle rope for a moment, before completely getting in the ring. Kip quickly turns and climbs up onto the second turnbuckle, and he holds his arms out again, and tilts his head back, letting everyone bask in his presence for a moment. He takes a long stare of the crowd looking through them before heading back to the middle of the ring, awaiting his opponent's arrival.)
Storm: Kip Kutler has arrived and he means business!
Deal: He has a look on his face that can burn through lead. He looks like a man on a mission.
Storm: Kutler is now staring down Hogar and he suddenly cracks up laughing. This causes Hogar to take a step toward him, but the referee gets in between to restrain Hogar. This will not be a friendly scientific match. Both of these men are out for blood.
Deal: Both of these men look eager to get started. The ref is already at work, trying to keep them in their respective corners as they bark insults at each other.
Storm: You can cut the tension with a knife. The hatred between these two is out of this world.
Deal: Joining Kutler and Hogar in Saudi Arabia is Rich Mason, the promoter of this match.
(Cut to the skybox where Mason is seated with an entourage. The bald 70 something year old Mason is wearing a suit and has his usual poker face.)
Deal: Mason made sure that his name was all over that ring.
Storm: He obviously sold some advertising!
(The middle of the ring has an ad for Corona Beer. There are smaller ads for Nike, Monster Energy, DraftKings, and HBO. There is also a "Rich Mason Promotions" emblem. The turnbuckles all have "Mason" on them. There is a banner that says "RAGE: Pro Wrestling Generation" and "Rich Mason Promotions" in the background.)
Deal: Is this Rich Mason's response to Mason International's rebranding? He walked away from his own company early this year and disappeared for quite some time, only to return to RAGE of all places upon request of Kip Kutler.
Storm: No doubt Mason will be making a handsome profit from this match. Whenever there is money to be made, Mason is right there.
Deal: This match is unsanctioned. It is being brought to you as a joint venture between RAGE, Rich Mason Promotions, and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Storm: Let's remind the people why this match is taking place in Saudi Arabia and not the US.
Deal: Steve Hogar was not able to get cleared by ANY state athletic commission in the United States.
Storm: They went to every state?
Deal: I don't know about that, but they did go to Hogar's home state of Wisconsin and the state of Mississippi, which is one of the most lenient states for approval, and he was denied in both places.
Storm: If he couldn't get cleared in Mississippi, you have to wonder how long he will be able to last tonight. It may not be a question as to who wins this match as much as it's a question as to how long this match lasts.
Deal: All indications point to this being a short match.
Storm: Vegas has Hogar being a +900 underdog in this match.
Deal: The two are in the center of the ring as the ref explains the rules.....
Storm: What rules?
Deal: The ref tells them to shake hands. Kutler laughs and Hogar shakes his head in disgust.
**DING**DING**
Deal: Kutler and Hogar are face-to-face and they are mouthing off to each other and they lock up. Kutler gets the early advantage and punches Hogar in the face! He hits him again and again! Hogar hits Kutler back with some fists of his own! Kutler responds with his own flurry of punches and Hogar goes down!
Storm: Down goes Hogar! Down goes Hogar!
Deal: Kutler follow up with kicks and stomps to the face of Steve Hogar. Kutler is yelling at Hogar as he punishes him. Hogar tries to break free, but Kutler with some more stomps.
Storm: He won't give Hogar an opening!
Deal: Hogar tries to spring up, but Kutler with a kick right to the chin and Hogar goes down again! Kutler follows it up with more kicks and punches.
Storm: This is not gonna be a scientific match.
Deal: Not at all! Kutler is telling Hogar to "give it up" as he continues the beating. He has Hogar at the edge of the ring and shoves him to the outside with his foot! Hogar is on the outside and Kutler runs up to the top rope and he comes CRASHING down on Hogar with a flying bodypress! Kutler is now SMASHING Hogar's head against the steel steps!
Storm: Hogar is getting SLAUGHTERED out there!
Deal: Kutler is NOT letting up as he he SMASHES Hogar's head into the steel steps for the tenth time. That man has had NUMEROUS concussions in his long for God's sake! Kutler throws Hogar right into the guard rail and he continues his assault!
Storm: There are no count outs and no disqualifications.
Deal: Kutler has one foot on Hogar's neck as he grabs a chair and pushes it right into Hogar's gut, knocking the wind out of him!
(Cut to Rich Mason, in the skybox, who is lighting up a cigar.)
Deal: Rich Mason is obviously enjoying this.
Storm: Now we can see why Hogar wasn't cleared by ANY state athletic commission. This man is in NO condition to be wrestling. Somebody needs to stop this match before he suffers permanent damage.
Deal: Kutler is NOT letting up! He just face slammed Hogar right into the chair! Is the man still conscious?
Storm: Remember this is a 55 year old man who has not wrestled in a number of years. How much punishment can he take?
Deal: Kutler throws Hogar into the side of the ring, shoulder-first. He scoops up Hogar and tosses him onto the ring apron.
(Kutler raises his arms to a crowd pop.)
Deal: Kutler is tearing Hogar apart and these fans are loving it.
Storm: These fans are bloodthirsty! They want BLOOD!
Deal: They're getting blood as Hogar already has a cut. Kutler pulls Hogar up and look at at that! Hogar is swinging his fists and connects! I'm not sure if Hogar even knows where he's at, but he has some fight left in him. Kutler fires back and Hogar responds with a flurry of punches and Kutler is PISSED! Kutler with an uppercut and a superkick and Hoger goes down like a stack of bricks!
Storm: The Saudi fans are really getting into this.
Deal: Hogar is in trouble as Kutler is now ripping off the turnbuckle bad. He said that he's done taking it easy on him, that it's time to take the gloves off. Hogar is moving and trying to make his way up. Kutler is standing in front of him and appears to be aiming ANOTHER superkick, right to the face, and Hogar goes down again!
(Kutler flips off Hogar)
*Kutler: Take that Hogarbage!
Storm: This is not looking good for Hogar. Does he have ANY fight left in him?
Deal: I don't know, but Kutler is continuing his assault. More kicks to the face and to the gut. Kutler comes off the ropes and nails him with a legdrop. Kutler grabs Hogar's head and slams it into the mat! Kutler goes up to the second rope and hits a double axe handle.
Storm: Kutler is out to punish Hogar.....just like he said he would!
Deal: Hogar is already cut open and Kutler is making an example out of him. Kutler pulls Hogar toward the corner post and SLAMS Hogar's leg into the post!
Storm: Is that the leg with the bad knee that he once had surgery on?
Deal: I'm afraid it is. Kutler seems to have done his homework as he knows exactly what to target. Kutler does it again and again!
*Kutler (yelling): What do you have to say now HOGARBAGE?!
Storm: I'm guessing we won't see a handshake at the end of this one.
Deal: These two have despised each other for many years, dating back to when both of them were in Mason International. Kutler wraps Hogar's legs around the cornerpost and puts him in a figure four leglock. With little exception, this match has been ALL Kutler.
Storm: This isn't a match. This is an EXECUTION....and these bloodthirsty people are loving it!
(Cut to the skybox where Mason continues to smoke his cigar. Kutler walks around the corner and grabs a microphone.)
Storm: Rich Mason is loving it too. Kutler is back in the ring and he's has a microphone with him.
*Kutler: DO YOU QUIT HOGARBAGE?! Are you ready to QUIT?!
(Kutler holds up the mic to Hogar's mouth and his voice is muffled but a "No" comes out)
Storm: That sounds like a no.
(Kutler laughs and tosses the mic aside as he resumes the punishment.)
Storm: Kutler gave him a chance to quit and he REFUSED!
Deal: Kutler is on the top rope and nails Hogar with a flying elbow! He covers, 1......2.......and Kutler bounces up!
Storm: What?
Deal: Kutler sprung up before the ref counts to three.
Storm: And he's laughing!
(Kutler laughs as he resumes punishing Hogar.)
Storm: You can't say he's not living up to his word. He said he's gonna end Hogar and that's exactly what he's looking to do! Hogar is NOT prepared for what Kutler has in store for him.
Deal: Sadly you may be right. Hogar has been outwrestled and outbrawled. He's been overpowered and outmaneuvered. Kutler is in FIRM control of this match as he has Hogar in a chokehold.
(Hogar is gagging and there is some blood streaming down his face.)
Storm: They need to stop this match before somebody gets killed.
Deal: The ref doesn't seem to have any intention to stop this match. Kutler throws Hogar into that exposed turnbuckle and Hogar goes down again! Kutler with a SHOULDER BREAKER!
Storm: That's Hogar's bad shoulder, isn't it!
Deal: Hogar did have surgery on his right shoulder years ago and Kutler appears to be attempting to dislocate it as he places him in an armbar and turns it into a chicken wing! Hogar is screaming in pain as Kutler has that hold locked in and Kutler is laughing manically!
Storm: He looks like he wants to rip Hogar's shoulder out of it's socket!
Deal: Hogar continues to scream in pain!
Storm: This man is in trouble!
Deal: I think you're right! Hogar is in some serious pain as Kutler appears to be having the time of his life. Wait a minute, Kutler just released the hold and let Hogar's body fall to the mat.
Storm: What a nice guy!
Deal: Kutler scoops Hogar right back up and puts him in a Krippling Kutler Cross Face! This could be it! The ref is asking Hogar if he gives up and he REFUSES!
Storm: You know Kutler wants Hogar to give up. He doesn't care about scoring a pinfall. He wants Hogar to CRY UNCLE!
Deal: Kutler has Hogar locked into that finishing hold as Hogar continues to scream in agonizing pain. This man does not just want to win. He wants to humiliate Hogar.
Storm: Hogar wanted to humiliate him, but it's not working out that way.
Deal: Indeed it's not. SOMEBODY needs to stop this thing! It's not a match, it's a....
(Cut to Rich Mason, who appears to be enjoying himself as he eats appetizers.)
Storm: Rich Mason seems to be enjoying this.
Deal: Of course he would. Kip Kutler just said he's giving Hogar one more chance to quit but Hogar REFUSES to quit!
Storm: I bet Hogar is regretting signing up for this. I don't care how much money he's making from this fight, it won't be enough to cover his medical bills.
(The referee grabs Hogar's arm and lets it drop.)
Deal: For Hogar's sake, I hope he has insurance. Kutler just released the hold!
Storm: Why did he do that?!
Deal: He doesn't seem to be ready for the match to end.
Storm: This is no longer a wrestling match. This is a MASSACRE.
Storm: Kutler is now setting Hogar up for the Kutting Edge! AND HE HITS IT!
Deal: What a DEVASTATING MOVE! He covers for the cover and then thinks twice. He's setting Hogar up for ANOTHER Kutting Edge!
Storm: HOLY SHIT!
Deal: Kutler cover again, 1.....2......NO! Kutler just pulled up Hogar's shoulder!
Storm: What?! He had this match won!
Deal: It sure looked like it. He's back on his feet and kicking Hogar again and again with that boot of his. Is that not enough punishment?!
Storm: Kutler is enjoying this! It's like he's having the time of his life out there.
Deal: I could see teaching Hogar a lesson as Hogar has said some things that upset Kutler but this getting out of control. The referee isn't doing anything.
Storm: He counted, didn't he?
Deal: He didn't warn Kutler.
Storm: There are no rules! That's what Hogar agreed to, right?
Deal: He did. Kutler is now VERBALLY ABUSING a bloodied and Hogar in what has been a COMPLETELY one-sided match! Kutler is now slapping Hogar around and he SPITS RIGHT IN HIS FACE!
Storm: Ha!
(The crowd starts to boo Kutler, who appears to be having the time of his life.)
Storm: Listen to these fans.
Deal: They see what's going on here as Kutler is continuing to add insult to injury as he smashes Hogar's head into the mat again and again. This man has had NUMEROUS concussions in his career! SOMEBODY STOP THIS MATCH! Kutler is like a man POSSESSED as he yells out "Hogarbage" and continues assaulting the man with elbows to the face. Kutler goes upstairs again and comes crashing down with a flying bodypress! 1......2......and again Kutler lifts up Hogar. Kutler could have walked away with the win several times already and he REFUSES to finish Hogar off.
Storm: The man can barely move! Hogar is NOT in ring condition. He has NO BUSINESS being in there and has been EXPOSED....just like Kutler said he would.
Deal: Kutler is toying with the man at this point. Kutler with a curb stomp! No cover! And now Kutler is going back upstairs and he sits on the top rope as he points to Hogar and laughs!
(Kutler looks around and laughs as much of the crowd has turned against him. He waves to Rich Mason, who is watching intently from the skybox.)
Storm: Kutler is taking a breather. It's like he's wearing himself out by all this punishment he is dishing out
Deal: The man has lost it. I can see sending Hogar a message, but Kutler is taking this TOO FAR and somebody is gonna get seriously injured or worse!
Storm: Hogar NEVER should have accepted this match. It's obvious that the man is not in ring-shape. Kutler TOLD YOU ALL what he was gonna do but nobody believed him.
Deal: Kutler with a flying elbowdrop! Again, no cover.
Storm: We may have a catastrophie on our hands.
Deal: Hogar is literally GAGGING as Kutler laughs and puts him in a choke hold. It's unbelievable that the referee doesn't get in there and stop this match. Kutler has Hogar up and Hogar is still gagging. Kutler throws Hogar right into the corner with the exposed turnbuckle. He just narrowly missed hitting his head again. And Kutler goes for the TURNBUCKLE SMASH, but Hogar somehow sidesteps him and KUTLER GOES INTO IT SHOULDER-FIRST!
(Kutler screams loudly in pain)
Storm: Kutler went into that exposed turnbuckle shoulder-first, and just the wrong angle, and he may have DISLOCATED HIS SHOULDER!
Deal: That could very well be karma after what Kutler did to Hogar earlier. This is Hoger's chance for some offense....IF he can pull it together! Kutler is still hopping around the ring and he just went down to his knees! The referee is checking on Kutler and Kutler pushes him away as he he is in some pain....and here comes Hogar and he jumps right on top of Kutler! Kutler goes for an F5....NO! Hogar with a FLYING HEADSCISSORS!
(The crowd pops)
Storm: I've NEVER seen Hogar do that move before!
Deal: The right move at the right time! Hogar covers, but Kutler escapes and now Hogar with some kicks to the head! The man can barely stand, but he's taking advantage of the situation and he's taking it to Kutler! He grabs Kutler and AGAIN throws him into that exposed turnbuckle! Hogar is wrapping Kutler's legs around the cornerpost.....
Storm: That's what Kutler did to him earlier!
Deal: Hogar grabs a chair and nails Kutler's leg! He hits him again and again! Now Hogar is a man possessed as he is running on PURE ADRENALINE! Hogar is the master of the figure four and he's trying to wrap Kutler's legs around but no! Hogar falls to the floor in exhaustion as Kutler is inside the ring and he's in some serious pain of his own as he grabs his shoulder.
Storm: Just when we thought this was over....
Deal: Hogar is using every ounce of strength that he has to make his way up. He's attempting to get back into the ring, but his knee or his ankle gave out on him. Hogar is up again and he grabs Kutler by the legs and pulls him out! Hogar grabs that chair and now it's Hogar that is punishing Kutler with that steel chair!
Storm: Look at that HATE in Hogar's eyes!
Deal: Can you blame him?! Hogar just knocked the wind outta Kutler with that chair. He's now setting Kutler up for the figure-four but having some trouble. Kutler with a kick to the face and Hogar goes down! Both men are down! Kutler isn't laughing anymore!
Storm: I don't believe this!
Deal: Kutler was DESTROYING Hogar and could have ended this match on numerous occasions. All it took was Kutler hit in that exposed turnbuckle into the corner at just the wrong angle and that changed the course of this match. Could Hogar have a fighting chance?
Storm: Are you serious?
Deal: This is a man who not only dominated the tag team division for many years, but also became a World Champion after defeating The Saint. He has had some big wins in his career that some may claim were upsets. Does he have another one left in him?
Storm: Come on! Don't get too excited! Kutler just hit some turbulence. He'll be fine.
Deal: Both mean are struggling to make their way up. Kutler is up first and he's trying to lift up the steel steps but his shoulder gives out. He's yelling curse words in frustration and goes to grab that chair and he's wrapping that chair around Hogar's legs before kicking him square in the head!
Storm: How many more head shots can this man take?!
Deal: Kutler is now breathing heavy as Hogar is once again gagging as Kutler puts him in another chokehold. Kutler is now looking at the cornerpost as he heads back into the ring and he's headed upstairs. He's looking to break Hogar's leg! This man is RELENTLESS!
Storm: He wants to make Hogar pay for what he just did to him.
Deal: Hogar is a man just trying to survive and Kutler is making it difficult. Kutler is slowly making his way to the top as he screams obscenities at Hogar. If you thought these two hated each other before, that hate seems to be increasing. Kutler is all the way at the top and leaps but HOGAR LIFTS HIS FOOT and that chair hits Kutler square in the head! Both men are down again!
Storm: There are no count outs, no disqualifications, no rules. Neither is moving!
Deal: Hogar is stirring and making his way back up as Kutler is still motionless.
Storm: This was a COMPLETELY one-sided match until that FLUKE happened and now we're seeing VINTAGE Hogar. This man will not quit. No matter what you throw at him, he just keeps coming after you.
Deal: Kutler had numerous chances to end this match earlier but he chose not to and now he's suffering the consequences.
Storm: Hogar is putting Kutler in his finisher, a figure-four, and he has it locked in! Kutler is screaming in pain!
Deal: There is no escape. Could Hogar actually force Kutler to submit?! The ref is on the outside and asking Kutler if he wants to quit and he refuses.
Storm: Kutler is fighting for his career here. A loss would be DEVASTATING to Kutler and both he and Hogar know that.
Deal: Hogar is barely hanging on himself as he uses the steel steps as leverage, but Kutler is trying hard to reverse it.
Storm: I'm not even sure Kutler knows where he's at, but he knows that losing is NOT an option. I CANNOT BELIEVE how he ended up in this position.
Deal: He was GREEDY and that's his own fault!
Storm: Greedy? He was just trying to live up to his word. Kutler is a man of his word.
Deal: He went TOO FAR and you know it and now he's paying the price! Perhaps karma has come to collect. The ref asks Kutler is he wants to give up and he says no.
Storm: NO way in hell will Kutler give up.
Deal: Wait a minute, Kutler has REVERSED the figure four and now it's Hogar that is in pain. Now the ref is asking Hogar if he wants to quit. He says NEVER!
Storm: He may want to reconsider because he's losing the advantage that he was handed to on a silver platter due to that FLUKE. Hogar better pull it together really quick if he wants ANY chance of walking outta here in one piece because lightning doesn't strike twice!
Deal: Kutler is obviously not happy with the recent turn of events. He may be going into the new year with a shoulder injury, courtesy of Hogar. That isn't what Kutler had planned.
Storm: Kutler is increasing the pressure. Perhaps it's time for Hogar to call it a career before his legs are broken!
Deal: He's not ready to call it a career.
Storm: He should be! Look at him! The man's money is GUARANTEED! He and Kutler have given the fans a helluva show but it's time! TAP OUT!
Deal: Kutler is ORDERING Hogar to quit, which makes Hogar dig his heels in even more. Hogar is mustering every ounce of strength in his body to try and reverse that figure four, but Kutler isn't relinquishing the advantage and Hogar is serious pain here. He has a great deal of intestinal fortitude.
Storm: Intestinal fortitude? I have to question that man's' intelligence!
Deal: The longer Hogar holds on, the ANGRIER Kutler is getting! Kutler's face is BEET RED!
Storm: That man is PISSED!
Deal: Kutler releases the hold. He is SCREAMING obscenities at Hogar as he makes his way back up to his feet and stands over a fallen Hogar. Kutler pulls Hogar up and throws him FACE FIRST into the steel steps!
Storm: Hogar gets cut AGAIN! Hogar is BUSTED OPEN!
Deal: Kutler with some boots to the face and to the midsection of Hogar, yelling and screaming at him as he continues his assault. Kutler has LOST IT!
Storm: He told Hogar to QUIT and Hogar refused to quit and now Kutler is making him pay and pay dearly!
Deal: Kutler turns to the side.....OH NO! He's gonna pick up those steel steps! NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
Storm: This is gonna END Hogar!
Deal: Kutler lifts up the steps and Hogar grabs his foot and the steel steps fall RIGHT ON TOP OF BOTH MEN!
(The crowd chants "Holy Shit")
Storm: These people know English?
Deal: They are familiar with four-letter words, that's for sure. The steps are laying right on top of Kutler and Kutler is CRUSHING Hogar's leg! This is NOT GOOD!
Storm: The ref is standing by and he doesn't know what to do.
Deal: If this were a sanctioned RAGE match, somebody might have considered stopping it by now, but this match is UNSANCTIONED and the ref is letting it go.
Storm: That's what they wanted and Rich Mason gave it to them!
Deal: Both men are motionless and the referee is trying to get those steel steps off of Kutler. Here comes the ring announcer and a ringside official and they're helping him move those steps off of Kutler, but the damage may have been done! Both men are STILL motionless!
(Cut to the skybox where Rich Mason is still watching, and still has a poker face.)
Deal: I wonder what is going through that man's mind. Hogar's blood is on his hands!
Storm: Hogar agreed to this!
Deal: That is true, but Mason knew the condition that this man was in. That's why this match is taking place in Saudi Arabia. How much more punishment can this man take?
Storm: What's shocking to me is that Kutler is not moving. At least Hogar is moving! Kutler appears to be out!
Deal: Kutler may be seriously injured. How knows how much those steel steps weight and Kutler took the brunt of that impact. The ref is looking over Kutler. He doesn't know what to do.
Storm: You know damn well Kutler will DESTROY that man if he stops the match and awards it to Hogar.
Deal: Hogar is actually making his way back up, holding onto to a nearby chair. Hogar is up! Hogar is up! (crowd pop)
Storm: And Kutler is STILL DOWN?! How did that happen?!
Deal: Hogar smells victory here as he folds the chair and picks it up and WAIT! Kutler lifts a knee and LOW BLOW Hogar! (crowd boos) Kutler SPRINGS up! That was a TRICK! He was playing possum!
Storm: Smart man!
Deal: Kutler grabs the chair and smashes it against the side of the ring in ANGER! He tosses the chair in the ring and he's crawling on top of Hogar and berating him as he SLAPS him in the face!
*Kutler: GET YOUR BITCH ASS UP HOGARBAGE! COME ON!
Deal: Kutler slaps Hogar again and.....WAIT! Hogar grabs Kutler's wrist and Kutler goes to slap Hogar and Hogar grabs his other wrist as he uses his strength to try and.....NO! A kick to the gut, knocking the wind out of Hogar! Kutler SPITS on Hogar and pulls him up and is trying to get him back into the ring. The hatred that these two have for each other is OFF THE CHARTS!
Storm: Kutler is struggling, but he's picking up the over 250 pound Hogar and places him on the ring apron.
Deal: Kutler screams at the ref to get back in the ring and Kutler follows. He's eyeing that chair that's on the mat and then eyes Hogar. I'm not sure Hogar knows where he's at.
Storm: The man is winded, he's bloody, he's outta gas. It's time to STOP THIS CARNAGE!
Deal: Kutler is looking to finish him off, it seems. He pulls Hogar over to where the steel chair is and attempts to set him up for a piledriver but Hogar just will not cooperate. Kutler with a swift kick to the head as he's once again getting angry. As Kutler berates Hogar, he has another idea. He's wrapping that chair around Hogar's legs. He wants to finish the job he started earlier and BREAK HOGAR'S LEGS! Come on ref! Get in there!
Storm: Remember, there are no rules in this match! That's what Hogar agreed to!
Deal: A couple more kicks to the head and Hogar may be out cold!. Kip Kutler is making his way to the corner now that he's satisfied that Hogar isn't moving. Kutler is slowly making his way up. Kutler is not known as a high flyer.
Storm: He seems to have dished out enough punishment to know that Hogar's out of gas.
Deal: Kutler stucks up both of his middle fingers at Hogar and leaps, BUT HOGAR MOVES OVER AND KUTLER HITS THE MAT FACE-FIRST! Kutler tried a flying bodypress onto that chair, but Hogar managed to swerve him at the last second!
Storm: That may have kept Hogar from being disabled just like his old partner Dan Williams!
Deal: Dan Williams has been in a wheelchair for many years, due to a beating he once received from The Saint, and no doubt Kutler was looking to do the same to Hogar. Both men are again down and motionless. The ref cannot even count because there are no count outs. This match must end by pinfall or submission.
Storm: I don't f'n believe this! This match should already be over and Hogar should be in a hospital bed.
Deal: That was Kutler's plan, but things haven't gone as planned. This match started out as a JOKE that was supposed to end in a blow out and it has turned into a no-holds-barred streetfight! If Kutler loses this match, even if he gets out of here in one piece, his main event days could very well be OVER!
Storm: Don't be delusional, Storm. Hogar doesn't stand a chance.
Deal: I didn't say he did but these men may not be the same after this one.
Storm: I'll tell you one thing. This match won't end in a handshake or embrace.
Deal: Both men are stirring but I'm not sure they know where they're at. These fans are going CRAZY in Riyahd. What was a crowd that was partial to Kutler is now solidly behind Hogar!
Storm: I can't believe this! They're getting behind a DRUNK! Don't these people have laws against alcohol?
Deal: What do you mean?
Storm: Like don't they get their arms cut off if they get caught drinking and driving like Hogar did on more than one occasion?
Deal: Puh-leze. Kutler is making his way back up as is Hogar, who just broke his legs free of that chair. Kutler spots the chair and he snatches it but WAIT! Hogar grabs the other end! These two are having a tug of war over the chair! Both men are trying to get possession over that steel chair and Kutler SNATCHES it as he has the strength advantage and SWINGS it at Hogar, but Hogar sidesteps him and Kutler hits the mat with the chair and trips and falls right on top of it!
(Some fans are laughing at ringside and Kutler screams obscenities at them.)
Deal: LOOK OUT! Hogar with a FACE SLAM on the chair and cover, 1......2......NO! A blooded Hogar is yelling at the official as he pounds the mat in frustration. Hogar grabs Kutler by the hair and SMASHES his face into it! AGAIN AND AGAIN! And now KUTLER is BUSTED OPEN!
Storm: How the hell can Hogar even see?!
Deal: I don't know but Kutler may be losing the advantage that he had now that blood is streaming down his face. Some of that blood gets into Hogar's eyes and he wipes his face. Hogar is setting Kutler up for the figure four once again but Kutler with a boot to the face! Hogar falls back into the corner and he's EXHAUSTED! He's taking a breather as he waits for Kutler to make his way back up. Kutler is up and Hogar goes for a clothesline but Kutler ducks underneath it! Hogar comes back and Kutler FLATTENS Hogar with a clothesline of his own! Kutler with another kick to the head!
Storm: How many of those blows to the head has Hogar taken?!
Deal: Far too many. The man may have brain damage after this one is over.
Storm: He already had brain damage, according to Kutler.
Deal: Kutler isn't helping the situation any. Kutler has Hogar in an armbar.
Storm: Kutler is gonna pull Hogar's arm right out of it's socket!
Deal: Wait a minute, Kutler isn't stopping there. He's putting Hogar in the Krippling Kutler Cross Face!
Storm: This could be it!
*Kutler: QUIT DAMMIT!
Deal: Kutler is screaming at Hogar and DEMANDING that he quit! Hogar is breathing heavy and he's on empty.
Storm: He's been on empty for some time.
Deal: Kutler is still hollering at Hogar. I think he's wearing himself out just as much as he's wearing Hogar out.
Storm: I'm not so sure about that. Listen to Hogar's AGONIZING screams! He's throwing out some four letter words of his own!
Deal: Kutler is trying to maintain his grip as Hogar inches his way to the ropes. The ref is asking Hogar if he wants to quit and he refuses.
Storm: COME ON HOGAR! GIVE IT UP!
Deal: Hogar is in seriously bad shape here and he STUBBORNLY REFUSES to quit!
Storm: What is wrong with that man?!
Deal: Kip Kutler is asking himself the same question as he shakes his head in frustration as Hogar inches even closer to the ropes. Once again the ref asks Hogar if he wants to quit and he shakes his head. Kutler is still screaming at him, like a Drill Sergeant, and HOGAR SOMEHOW MAKES IT TO THE ROPES! The ref is tapping Kutler on the shoulder as he REFUSES to let go! The ref SMACKS Kutler across the head and that gets Kutler to drop Hogar and now Kutler grabs ahold of the ref and smacks him across the head before tossing him outta the ring!
(The crowd boos)
Storm: He just manhandled that hometown referee and these people have completely turned against him.
*Kutler (to Hogar): YOU'RE MINE!
Deal: Kutler now pulls Hogar to the middle of the ring and sets him up for a Kutting Edge! Kutler is having some difficulty as he's taken a beating in this match. He has Hogar up and HITS IT! Kutler is covering, but there is NO REFEREE!
Storm: 1....2.....3......4.......5! This match should be over AGAIN!
Deal: Kutler did it to himself! He tossed the referee out, who is trying to regain composure on the outside. An angry Kutler is screaming at the official to get back in. Kutler is pulling up Hogar. Don't tell me he's doing it again?! Kutler is struggling with Hogar, but has him up and hits ANOTHER Kutting Edge! The referee just made his way back into the ring and Kutler is yelling at him to get in position! The referee slowly makes his way over.....
Storm: He's doing this on purpose!
Deal: The cover, 1......2.......NO! Hogar with a shoulder up and Kutler is LIVID! Kutler is SCREAMING at the ref again!
Storm: Don't throw him out again!
Deal: I think he learned from that as he takes a deep breath and now he's screaming at Hogar for kicking out! Kutler is stumbing around as he's pondering.....no way! Is he?!
Storm: Yes!
Deal: Kutler is gonna try it again! He's going for yet ANOTHER Kutting Edge! He grabs Hogar but Hogar with an EYE GOUGE and Kutler is temporarily blinded with some of that blood getting in his eyes! Hogar is swinging in no particular direction as he can't see! Hogar is punching air and he finally connects with Kutler's face and Kutler goes down as does Hogar! These two men are EXHAUSTED! Someone just threw a towel into the ring
Storm: It's over! Someone threw in the towel!
Deal: It is NOT over! The ref is using the towel to wipe the bloodied faces of both men.
Storm: Oh.
Deal: Kutler still appears to be blinded as he's rubbing his eyes after that eye gouge and wait a minute! Hogar just spotted the chair. He CLOBBERS Kutler and Kutler doubles over and Hogar hits him again! And again! Hogar is hitting releasing YEARS of PENT UP RAGE and FRUSTRATION as he continues to beat on the man while these stunned fans are silenced in disbelief!
Storm: That blood is trickling down Hogar's face again.
Deal: That's a good thing for Kutler because Hogar was going to do some serious damage if he hasn't already. Hogar can't see once again as he wildly swings the chair but doesn't connect. Another swing and the chair goes flying outta the ring, nearly missing the referee! The ref wipes Hogar's face again as well as Kutler's. Hogar can see Kutler lying motionless on the mat. He covers, 1......2.......kickout! How did he kick out after taking all of those chairshots!
Storm: Intestinal fortitude! This is a MUST WIN for him.
Deal: Hogar seems to have Kutler where he wants him. He's setting him up for his figure four leglock finisher!
Storm: But does he have the strength to get it locked in?!
Deal: That's a good question as Hogar is struggling and it doesn't appear that Kutler is even conscious after taking those chairshots, some of them to the head! No doubt that is payback for what Hogar did to him earlier. This may be Hogar's last chance! Can he put SHOCK THE WORLD and put Kutler away?
Storm: Kutler with a KICK TO THE FACE!
Deal: Hogar stumbles back and falls to the mat. Kutler is trying to shake the cobwebs as Hogar pounds his fist on the mat in frustration.
Storm: These fans are at the edge of their seats.
Deal: Kutler and Hogar are both struggling. Hogar and Kutler lock eyes as they lie on the mat and look at each other in disbelief and then anger as they exchange four letter words. Both men are in rough shape and bloodied. Kutler was on his way to an easy win in the early going of this match, but rammed his shoulder into an exposed turnbuckle and that altered the course of this match.
Storm: Kutler had this match won on more than one occasion!
Deal: But he just couldn't end this match without punishing the man. As he said before, his goal wasn't to win, but to humiliate Hogar and now he's risking humiliation himself! Both men are nearly out of gas. It may come down to who wants this more. Kutler crawls over toward Hogar and wraps his hands around Hogar's neck, choking him, as he wrings his neck. He's telling Hogar to quit and Hogar refuses! Kutler with a slap to the face! Hogar tries to return it, but Kutler grabs Hogar's arm and puts him in another one of his patented armbars!
Storm: I'm telling you he is gonna rip that man's shoulder of his socket to pay him back for what happened earlier when Kutler's shoulder hit that exposed turnbuckle!
Deal: Kutler is the one that exposed that turnbuckle to begin with! Kutler is once again ORDERING Hogar to quit but he REFUSES! Hogar is trying to reach over with his other arm but Kutler pulls him away. The ref is asking Hogar if he gives up and the answer is "hell no". This antagonizes Kutler even more as he attempts to strengthen his grip and Hogar reaches the ropes again.
*Kutler: DAMMIT!
Deal: Kutler POUNDS the mat in frustration! He seems to be running out of ideas as if he doesn't know what else to do as he eyes that chair on the outside. Kutler with some elbows to the sternum as he drags Hogar in the middle of the ring. He looks at the cornerpost as if he's pondering going up to the top. He wants to finish this thing.
Storm: Put him in the Krippling Kutler Cross Face!
Deal: I think he wants to knock him unconscious first.
Storm: He wants to give him BRAIN DAMAGE.....something NOT to remember Kutler by.
Deal: Kutler is yelling curse words once again as he ignores the ref's warning and exits the ring. Kutler grabs not one but two chairs and tosses them into the ring. Can the man even make it back into the ring?! He's taken so much punishment and it shows.
Storm: I've never seen him more angry. This match should be OVER and he should be out enjoying the Riyadh night life but here he is, still trying to put away his longtime enemy.
Deal: Kutler slowly makes his way back in. As Hogar rises up, Kutler CLOBBERS him over the head and this crowd is STUNNED! Hogar fell-face-first to the mat! The fans are so quiet you can hear a pin drop!
Storm: Kutler is wrapping each chair around each of Hogar's legs. He wants to end this match.
Deal: He's tried before but couldn't put Hogar away. Can he do it now? He's looking upstairs and this is a high risk maneuver that is GUARANTEED to put Hogar away AND possibly BREAK HIS LEGS if he connects!
Storm: But can he get to the top rope without falling? Can he hit Hogar before Hogar realizes what's happening
Deal: The fans are cheering Hogar on as Kutler heads to the corner and makes the long climb to the top. He makes his way up and Hogar is moving around.
*Kutler: FUCK!
Deal: Kutler is frustrated and he makes his way back down.
*Kutler: I'm gonna break your fucking neck!
Deal: Hogar breaks free from one of the chair and Kutler grabs it and uses it to knock the wind out of Hogar! Kutler is setting Hogar up for a pileriver ONTO THE CHAIR.....but HOGAR WITH A LOW BLOW!
Storm: He cheated!
Deal: It's not like Kutler didn't do the same to him! Kutler is hopping around the ring and Hogar with a small package and handful of tights! 1......2.......NO! Kutler sets Hogar up with a belly to back suplex right onto that chair! 1......2......NO! Hogar kicks out!
*Kutler: STAY THE FUCK DOWN!
Deal: I think Kutler is pondering wrapping that chair around Hogar's neck!
Storm: That's going too far.
Deal: That seems to be the route he's going but the ref is getting in between him and Hogar and Kutler shoves the ref! I don't think that was a good idea! Kutler is now pulling Hogar up and Hogar is swinging at Kutler!
Storm: WHAT THE HELL?!
Deal: The people are starting to count as Hogar somehow manages to catch a second wind and has Kutler backed into the corner! He pounds on Kutler, 4....5....6....7....8....9.....10! And he's STILL wailing on him! Hogar throws Kutler across the ring and HITS HIM WITH A SPEAR! 1.......2.......NO! Kutler kicks out just in the nick of time! Hogar grabs Kutler by the hair and he smashes his face against the mat. Kutler with an elbow to the face! The two men are wrestling on the mat, each trying to gain the upper hand, and now Kutler with a cross face chicken wing!
Storm: Hogar won't quit, but Kutler just cannot sustain the momentum.
Deal: The fans here in Saudi are firmly behind Hogar now. They are cheering him to get out of that chicken wing.
Storm: GIVE IT UP!
Deal: Hogar reaches the ropes and Kutler CANNOT BELIEVE IT!
*Kutler: FUCK!
Deal: Kip Kutler has HAD IT! No matter what he does, he can't seem to put the man away. It was Hogar breathing heavy and now Kutler is breathing heavy and he's FURIOUS! His own anger is handicapping him. Kutler grabs Hogar and FACE SLAM onto the chair!
*Kutler: STAY DOWN MOTHER FUCKER!
Deal: The cover, 1.....2.....kickout! (crowd pops) Hogar REFUSES to stay down. An extremely frustrated Kutler just threw both of the chairs next to Hogar. Kutler has thrown the kitchen sink against the man but he refuses to quit. Kutler leans over and he's trying to apply the ankle lock submission but Hogar is squirming which is adding to Kutler's frustration. Kutler drops a leg onto Hogar's midsection. Kutler grabs the chair and tries to wrap it around Hogar's legs, but Hogar squirms again.
*Kutler: HOLD STILL!
Deal: Kutler picks up the chair and he stops! Kutler nearly fell over in exhaustion as he nearly tripped over Hogar and he's trying to wipe the blood from his eyes. Hogar has been on empty for some time and now it is Kutler who is bordering on empty. Kutler wanted to extend this match in order to make an example out of Hogar and now Kutler is desperately wanting to end this match because he himself is running out of gas. What was once a long shot is now a real possibility. Can Steve Hogar capitalize on Kutler's.....WAIT! Hogar with a small package, 1.....2....3!
Storm: NO! Kutler kicks out!
Deal: Kutler springs up and he just blew a gasket! He's kicking around, trying to find Hogar. Both of these men seem to be blinded. The referee was just handed a towel and he begins to wipe Kutler.....no! Kutler SNATCHES the towel and wipes his eyes! He has a look that can kill in his eyes as he GLARES at Hogar!
Storm: I wouldn't wanna be Hogar!
Deal: Kutler is taking that bloody rag and he's CHOKING Hogar!
*Kutler: GIVE IT THE FUCK UP!
Deal: The fans here are booing Kutler as he continues to choke Hogar with that towel.
(Hogar is gagging and coughing up blood.)
Deal: This is getting out of hand as Kutler continues to choke Hogar. Hogar is NOT moving! The ref is trying to grab ahold of the towel and a LIVID Kutler is staring down the ref! The ref backs away and Kutler makes his way toward the ref! That towel is COVERED in blood and the ref is being backed into the corner. Kutler is admonishing him.
Storm: The ref has had enough! He's yelling at Kutler and they're in a heated argument.
Deal: This is giving Hogar some time to recuperate
Storm: You're assuming there's something left in the tank. Hogar is MOTIONLESS!
Deal: Kutler is threatening the referee, but he's careful not to put his hands on him because he needs that ref to count Hogar's shoulders to the mat. As Hogar has been claiming for weeks, a loss to him can be detrimental to Kutler's career. Kip Kutler is taking a breather as he glares at a motionless and bloodied Steve Hogar.
Storm: Kutler is eyeing those steel chairs. Does he have in mind what I think he has in mind?!
Deal: Kutler grabs a chair and wraps it around Hogar's left leg.
Storm: He's doing it again! Kutler is looking to END this thing.
Deal: The referee is trying to get in the way, but Kutler shoves him! He picks up the other chair and wraps it around Hogar's other leg.
Storm: This is NOT good for Hogar, not at all.
Deal: Kutler is cursing at Hogar as he makes his way up to the top. He's taking his time, can he even make it up there?!
Storm: Look at Hogar! Kutler has all the time in the world.
Deal: The referee is checking on Hogar and Kutler is SCREAMING at the ref to get out of the way! The ref backs off as Kutler reaches the top. If he connects, Hogar's ankles could be broken! Kutler leaps and Hogar moves slightly, but Kutler CONNECTS!
Storm: Did you hear that?! He SNAPPED at least one of Hogar's ankles!
Deal: This crowd is in DISBELIEF! He very well could have snapped at least one of his ankles. Hogar moved at the last second, which might have saved him.
Storm: No, didn't you hear it?! BOTH ANKLES were SNAPPED!
Deal: I don't know but there seems to be some damage there.
Storm: Kutler has had ENOUGH! He's putting Hogar in his Hogar's own finisher, the figure four leglock.
Deal: The referee is asking Hogar if he gives up and he REFUSES! (crowd pops) This INFURIATES Kutler who increases the pressure!
Storm: Hogar is fading out!
Deal: Indeed he is! The ref asks him again and Hogar uses what's left of his strength to shake his head!
Storm: GIVE UP YOU IDIOT! This man will have both of his legs broken if they're not already!
Deal: Kutler is so zapped of energy that he's not even yelling at Hogar to give up. Kutler is wearing himself down! Hogar's shoulders hit the mat, 1.....2......shoulder up! (crowd pops) Hogar is STILL in this thing!
Storm: WHAT THE HELL?!
Deal: There's nothing else Kutler can do but increase the pressure. Hogar's legs are no longer working. There's NOTHING he can do to come back from this. Yet the man still won't give up! Kutler POUNDS the mat with his fist in frustration!
Storm: I think I heard Hogar's other leg snap! He is NOT walking outta this one.
Deal: The referee is lifting Hogar's arm and it drops, he raises it again and it drops, he lifts it again and Hogar's arm is still up as he gives the fans a thumbs up. Kutler sees this and he's beside himself!
*Kutler: GIVE UP MOTHER FUCKER OR I'LL BREAK YOUR NECK!
Deal: Kutler just threatened to break Hogar's NECK!
Storm: Does Hogar even feel anything in his legs?! He must want to end up in a wheelchair like his partner Dan Williams!
Deal: Kutler seems intent in putting him in a wheelchair. Kutler releases the figure four and he POUNDS the mat in FRUSTRATION! His hands are on the side of his head as he wracks his brain, trying to put away Hogar. He's thrown EVERYTHING in his arsenal at the man and he's STILL in the match!
Storm: He's not standing though!
Deal: Kutler is shaking his head in frustration as he stares down Hogar with smoke coming out of his nostrils. Hogar turns himself around and is crawling, but he can't make his way up to his feet. His legs are no longer working! Why doesn't this referee stop the match?!
Storm: You know the rules!
Deal: There are no rules!
Storm: Exactly!
Deal: Kutler appears to be amused at the sight of Hogar crawling toward him, his legs aren't working, Kutler just smirks and shakes his head in disbelief. Kutler stands there as Hogar, who can barely see due to the blood that is covering his eyes, reaches and grabs one of Kutler's ankles. Hogar doesn't have the strength to get himself back up. Or even take down Kutler at this point.
Storm: Put him out of his misery!
Deal: Kutler just stares at Hogar and takes a deep breath, shaking his head. Even he can't believe what he's seeing.
Storm: Put him away!
Deal: Kutler is now setting Hogar up.....for the Kutting Edge! He has some difficulty but HITS IT!
Storm: PIN HIM!
Deal: I don't think he's convinced that Hogar is done as Hogar lies motionlessly on the mat. Kuter puts Hogar in the Krippling Kutler Cross Face!
Storm: There's no getting out of this!
Deal: We've seen him get out of EVERYTHING Kutler has thrown at him, but you may be right. There is no sign of movement as the referee raises Hogar's arm once and it falls, he raises it again, still no movement, one more time, and IT'S OVER!
Storm: FINALLY!
**DING**DING**DING**
Deal: Kutler is NOT letting go!
Storm: Does he even know where he's at?!
Deal: Either he didn't hear the bell or he's VERY angry that Hogar resisted for so long. I don't know which but the referee is tapping his shoulder and now security is in the ring trying to get Kutler off of Hogar. The man is UNCONSCIOUS! LET HIM GO! He better let go or they might reverse the decision!
Storm: I don't think they can.
Deal: Finally, security is able to pull Kutler off of Hogar. And Kutler collapses right next to Hogar. The careers of these two men have been intertwined for many years, dating back to when both were on the same team. One man's career will end tonight and the other will continue his comeback but he has some recovering to do.
Storm: It's a good thing he has some time off, but he'll be fine! By the time RAGE is back up and running next year, his shoulder will be pretty much healed up.
Deal: How do you know that?
Storm: I know!
Deal: Hogar is STILL motionless as paramedics have arrived and there's a stretcher being brought to the ring.
Storm: ONE stretcher.
Deal: That's what I said! The security guards are trying to help Kutler up, but he's brushing them off. He wants nothing to do with them as he walks himself to the corner. Kutler is staring at the fallen Steve Hogar as paramedics work on him. What is that man thinking?!
Storm: He's asking himself why he's not enjoying a steak at the finest restaurant in Riyadh. This was supposed to be a quick 5-10 minute match.
Deal: Rich Mason is at ringside with his entourage as he watches the chaos continue to unfold. They are trying to get Steve Hogar onto the stretcher.
Storm: I bet Kutler would break that stretcher in two, with Hogar on it, if he had the energy for it.
Deal: Obviously he does not. Mason is watching Hogar with his poker face as if he doesn't have any concern for the man.
Storm: How do you know that?!
Deal: Just a wild guess. Kutler is still standing in his corner and yes he is still standing as he will walk away from this as the victor as he watches one of his most hated rivals being moved into an ambulance. The open the doors and Hogar lifts his head as he just regained consciousness. He looks over at Hogar and locks eyes with him. Hogar gives Kutler the middle finger!
(The crowd pops as Kutler smirks)
Deal: And Kutler gives Hogar a middle finger of his own!
(Another crowd pop)
Storm: Is that supposed to be a sign of respect?
Deal: I don't know what it means, but they're putting Hogar into the ambulance as Kutler continues to stare him down as the doors close and the ambulance pulls away.
Storm: I don't think he was convinced that Hogar was done!
Deal: Who can blame him after all that?
*Ring Announcer: The winner of this match is KIP KUTLER!
(The crowd pops as Kutler steps away from the corner and the ref raises his arm in victory.)
Storm: I don't understand these people! They loved him and then they hated him and now they love him again. I can't wait to see how people react to him once he's back in the states!
Deal: Judging by the fans reaction here at MSG, who have watched this match on the big screen, I'm assuming it will be positive.
(Rich Mason approaches Kutler and raises his other arm.)
Deal: Kutler brushes Mason off as if he doesn't want anything to do with him. Mason backs away as his bodyguards step in front of him.
Storm: Rich Mason made Kip Kutler an even wealthier man tonight between that one million dollar and the winner's purse, which is likely just as much. Gotta love that Saudi money!
Deal: Kip Kutler is refusing help is he makes his way out of the ring.
Storm: Kip Kutler is bloodied and he's beaten, but once again proved that he's a warrior and he will be a force to be reckoned with in RAGE next year.
Deal: Steve Hogar's career has officially ended and is being transported to the hospital as we speak. We hope that he is okay and will keep you updated on his condition.
~~~
Stock: Right then, there’s no bloody time for dithering. We’re getting straight on with the bloody action. Next up , the RAGE Scientific bloody Showcase Championship is on the bloody line as Doug Devens defends against Nightwalker! Gordon vs. Nightwalker
Vandessa Deal: What a night so far!
Ricky Storm: 22 years in the making!
Vandessa Deal: Doug Devens won’t just come out here as a champion he will come out here as a conqueror. Double champion!
Ricky Storm: Doug has to be tired, but maybe the stem cells are working! May he hit my boy Kip up for some D-Bol or trenbolone!
Vandessa Deal: Both these competitors represent the same faction, but this match is about personal gain! They have to set the alliance to Daniel Dare aside to achieve their goals and dreams!
Ricky Storm: Let’s head to bloody Lord Robert Stock! That guy is totally loco daddy! He’s an honorary Planet Silverstar member!
Stock: Oi! Still bloody talking here! From Chicago, weighing in at 254 bloody pounds, DOUG DEVENS!
("Ride of the Valkyries" by Wagner plays. Devens stands at the top of the ramp, both championships displayed with quiet arrogance. Thomas Gordon lingers just behind him, hands folded, a satisfied smile on his face like a man watching a long-term investment finally peak.)
Ricky Storm: He beat Scott Grayse earlier tonight with Gordon’s help, let’s be clear about that, but he’s walking into this match already wounded. Two matches. Two belts and now Nightwalker? That’s rough! She is someone you should never overlook especially on one of the grandest stages!
Vandessa Deal: She is Rage's REAL DEAL! She is laser focused on winning here tonight. Yeah, it’s strange seeing Salvation church members facing one another but when it’s for one of the most prestigious titles in wrestling today all bets are off!
Storm: She’s real? Are you for real daddy? She is as fake as your tits!
Vandessa Deal: Idiot! Do all you Storms share one collective brain? Of course you do and it’s damaged! Just sit there and be mute!
Ricky Storm: We are the free folk! We have a pretty sweet time Machine, just ask Ferman, Barnhill or Jennings! Our president JOEY FERMAN of Planet Silverstar is C.O.O. Of UWA!
Vanessa Deal: Crayon crew as Thief Taylor calls them! Just stop talking about them. No one cares! NO ONE CARES!
Robert Stock: His bloody opponent hailing from some bloody quadrant somewhere in bloody hell…..
(A little girl's giggle is heard and then " Out of the darkness hell's queen did call to pain and suffering she brought to them all. Away ran the children to hide in their beds in fear that the devil would chop off their heads". (The little girl giggles again)
Stock: Presenting, the bloody Queen of Hell - NIGHTWALKER!
(At that point the lights go out and fog fills the stage as "Dracula” by Rob Zombie hits a fire ball, shoots out of the stage and turns into Loralie Blackwell . She heads down the ramp to the ring in cat-like strides glaring at the crowd as the non-believers boo her and her followers cheer. She stops at the edge of the stage and snaps her fingers disappearing only to reappear in the middle of the ring and heads to her corner.)
Ricky Storm: Her trickery shows no bounds! I wonder if David Copperfield did his apprenticeship under her tutelage? What about D.B Copper? I swore I saw him at the Dollar Tree in Lima, Ohio! Might have been Tat Tom!
Vandessa Deal: She earned this shot you fool. BOH points. Consistency and she chose him. That tells you everything. She is more focused now than she has been in a long time.
Ricky Storm: Rumor has it that my boy Dougie D lived in a jungle with a crazy tribe that taught him the real meaning of enlightenment, daddy!
Vandessa Deal: Lies! All lies, I swear, I am not paid enough for this!
**DING**DING**
(They circle slowly, neither willing to overcommit. Circling like two gladiators destined for greatness. They are circling while jaw jacking one another. Both competitors circling with their eyes locked on one another. )
Ricky Storm: This is Scientific Showcase rules submissions only. No pinfalls, no knockouts. One mistake, and it’s over.
(The first lock-up is brief and violent. Nightwalker drops level, reaching for Devens’ leg, but Devens sprawls hard and drives her face-first into the mat. He stomps on her.)
Vandessa Deal: That’s veteran instinct. Devens didn’t hesitate; he smothered her.
Ricky Storm: Being from hell and all that darkness I bet she enjoys a little smothering! I know I do!
Deal: Of course you do, you sick freak!
(Devens grinds a forearm across Nightwalker’s face, just enough to hurt, just enough to irritate. Terry Dale warns him. Devens ignores it. They reset. He attempts to try again but Nightwalker strikes faster this time twisting into Devens’ arm and forcing him toward the ropes.)
Ricky Storm: Nightwalker’s not trying to overpower him. She’s trying to out-think him. Doug is a bit older so he could be sun-downing!
(Devens breaks free with a rake of the fingers and immediately snaps on a headlock, dragging Nightwalker to the mat and slowing the pace to a crawl. Gordon nods approvingly from ringside.)
Vandessa Deal: This is Doug Devens’ world right now. This is how he wins he drains you.
Ricky Storm: Plus, Gordon in your corner ain’t a bad thing either! He ain’t eye candy or anything, but you got to be wondering, if you're Nightwalker, when he’s gonna pull some shit, daddy!
(Nightwalker fights up, shoots Devens off the ropes but Devens blocks, yanks her arm over the top rope, and drops his weight onto it.)
Ricky Storm: That arm’s a target now. Everything Devens does from here will be about control.
Deal: He’s trying to wear her down, not a rookie move by any means.
(Back inside, Devens twists the arm again and again, threatening quick armbars, forcing Nightwalker to burn energy escaping instead of attacking. Then suddenly Nightwalker rolls through a transition and snaps on a triangle choke.)
Vandessa Deal: She’s got it! She’s got it locked in!
(The crowd roars as Devens scrambles, stacking her just enough to reach the ropes with his fingertips.)
Ricky Storm: That was close. Too close. Good thing he has a furry red-assed Orangutan's reach!
Deal: That would be a baboon you donkey!
(Gordon jumps onto the apron, barking at Dale, buying Devens precious seconds to recover. Nightwalker snaps. She charges Devens, smashing his head into the corner, kneeing him in the ribs, then dragging him down into a brutal neck crank.)
Vandessa Deal: This is frustration boiling over. Nightwalker feels it slipping.
Ricky Storm: She is mad as a hornet! Her eyes are glowing! Is Lucifer gonna crack the earth and appear from the depths of hell? I hope not, Halloween isn’t for like 10 months!
(Devens bites her hand to break free. Dale scolds him. Gordon waves it off. Nightwalker responds by chopping Devens leg out and stomping directly on the knee before locking in a kneebar.)
Ricky Storm: That’s the same knee he’s been favoring all night!
Vandessa Deal: He bit her!!!!! What the hell!
Ricky Storm: He must have missed catering!
(Devens howls, clawing to the ropes. He barely escapes. Nightwalker is laughing while she creeps forward! She grabs him by the head and suplexes him over. She is quick to her feet and drops a hard elbow. She grinding that elbow into his throat in an attempt to choke him out. Devens flips her over and begins just a flurry of hard rights!)
Vandessa Deal: Deven’s just brawling now!
Ricky Storm: He better pace himself. This ain’t 2010!
(Devens traps Nightwalker during a flurry of rage and cinches in a Crossface, sitting deep and wrenching back with everything he has. He’s reefing on her neck with a good grip. Nightwalker slowly trying to inch her way to the ropes. Doug applies more pressure, slowing her fight.)
Vandessa Deal: This could be it!
(Nightwalker crawls. Inch by inch. Fingertips scraping canvas. Rope break. The crowd applauds both. Nightwalker rolls to the floor. Devens follows but she snaps him forward with a huge clothesline, driving the back of his head into the apron.)
Ricky Storm: That’s vicious! She’s dismantling him! That rattled his brain. He may need a cat-scan!
Vanessa Deal: Step by step she wears him down. She wants this gold!
(Nightwalker attempts to lift him but he pushes her into the guard rail. She is clobbering him. He hits her with a knee raise taking her back. Doug to his feet and suplexes her over taking both competitors down!)
Vandessa Deal: Some old school traditional move sets.
Ricky Storm: Sometimes things that are old become new again. Just like your tits!
Vandessa Deal: Idiot, I swear!
(Nightwalker and Devens are both slow to get up! Nightwalker gets to get her feet and delivers a huge headbutt sending Doug back into the ring apron.)
Ricky Storm: Now that’s using your head, eh!
(She rolls him into the ring, Nightwalker locks in an arm-triangle choke. Devens staggers to his feet and slams her into the corner, but she keeps the hold applied. Then the building loses its god damn mind!)
(“Legendary by Skillet” plays over the loud speaker.)
Vandessa Deal: WAIT!!!!! Hold THE DAMN PHONE! WAIT A SECOND!!!!
Ricky Storm: Someone call my daddy, daddy - ya know!
(Harold Hartley appears on the stage.)
Ricky Storm: You’ve got to be kidding me.
Vanessa Deal: This is crazy!
(Harold looks at Robert bloody Stock and nods.)
Robert Stock: Harold Hartley is cashing in the WHO’S THE DADDY PRIZE. The match is now a triple threat.
(Devens is screaming like he has seen a ghost? He’s holding Terry Dale trying to get his feet. Hartley runs down the ramp and slides into the ring and Nightwalker turns and CRACK.)
Vandessa Deal: NO! NO!
(Hartley levels Nightwalker with a lead pipe, knocking her out cold. He tosses the pipe out of the ring before Terry Dale notices.)
Ricky Storm: This is a robbery!
(Hartley turns to Devens. He charges in blind rage. Hartley sidesteps. Strikes. Drops Devens to the mat.)
Vandessa Deal: Hartley’s been waiting a year for this moment!
(Hartley traps the arm and sinks in The PAINKILLER. Devens fights. Thrashes. Reaches for Gordon.)
Ricky Storm: There’s nowhere to go! That’s a huge DICK MOVE OF THE CENTURY!
Vandessa Deal: He’s trying to break his arm!
Ricky Storm: Pay back is a bitch daddy!
(Deven’s is fighting it. He is screaming in pain. Terry Dale is down asking Deven’s if he taps! He shakes his head no! He’s frothing at the mouth while gasping from the pain.)
Vanessa Deal: He’s gonna break his damn arm!
Ricky Storm: I can’t wait for the pop crack rice crispy sound! Pay back is a real super bitch daddy!
(Devens taps. The pain was too severe and The bell rings.)
**DING**DING**DING**
Stock: Your bloody WINNER! - HAROLD HARTLEY!!!
Vandessa Deal: HAROLD HARTLEY HAS DONE IT!
(Hartley rises as the crowd explodes. He takes the Scientific Showcase Championship the same one Deven’s took from him long ago. Hartley flips Devens off. Nightwalker glares from the corner, fury burning through the haze.)
Ricky Storm: Nightwalker was robbed. Devens was humbled. And Harold Hartley just rewrote history. Hartley walks up the ramp, championship reclaimed, while chaos and anger linger behind him.
Vandessa Deal: This wasn’t just a match, Ricky. This was a reckoning.
Ricky Storm: LEDGENDARY LIKE ONLY RAGE CAN PROVIDE!
Deal: Okay RAGE fans it all comes down to this, the main event of Year 22. After a year long Bouts Of Honor competition that saw Team Cage come out victorious and giving the advantage to the challenger in this match. RAGE World Champion Daniel Dare will defend his title against his long time rival Cage in the FEAR FACTORY which will take place inside of the CATHEDRAL in Chicago, Illinois, home of none other than the Hardcore Holy Roller himself the Saint, who is currently in TCW, another long time rival of Dare and the same can be said of Cage, who will also be the SPECIAL REFEREE! I can’t believe what we are about to see!
Storm: Neither can I! This is going to be INSANE!
Deal: Insane doesn’t even begin to cover it! The fans here in Madison Square Garden will be watching it on RAGE-Vision as there are cameras set up all over the Cathedral to capture the action to make sure none of the fans here in New York City or watching at home miss a second of what will be an unquestionably dangerous and violent match!
Storm: It should be noted that there will be NO ONE ELSE inside the Cathedral except for Cage, Dare, and the Saint and one can only imagine what waits for them inside! No members of Team Dare or the Salvation Church. No members of Team Cage. Just those three inside the Cathedral, with Chicago firefighters and paramedics standing by outside the property for when the match ends, which is now the focal point of the Fear Factory match inside the home of the man who created it all the way back in 2017 while he was the RAGE World Champion which was an absolutely epic match. In fact the Saint loved the match so much he even brought it to TCW with him back in 2022!
Deal: The Saint won both of those matches, while we saw Jerry Root win in 2018 and Gemini prevail in 2019 here in RAGE so this will be only the FIFTH TIME this match will be used in either fed as it is so dangerous, so mind altering, both feds agree that it should be used SPARINGLY and ONLY in extreme situations and there is no situation more extreme than the BLOOD FEUD between Daniel Dare and Cage!
Storm: These two have been going after each other for YEARS and now they have a chance to finally settle this in what will be maybe the most challenging match of their careers. Cage won the right to pick the stipulation to this match and he decided on the Fear Factory as he doesn’t just want to beat Dare, he wants to push him to his physical and mental limit while at the same time hoping to walk out of the Cathedral as the new RAGE World Champion.
Deal: Cage has been obsessed with taking down Dare and the Salvation Church and now he finally gets Dare, in what is his last chance to fight for the RAGE World Championship, one on one in an environment Cage thinks favors him and a match he says is right up his alley and with this being his last chance at taking down Dare, Cage is swinging for the fences with this pick. But while Cage clearly knows what he is doing and what he is getting in for, we can’t forget the man he is facing is Daniel Dare. He has seen it all, done it all, and will not be intimidated by this match no matter how dangerous or torturous it may seem.
Storm: Let’s not forget Dare and the Salvation Church spent over a year inside of the Cathedral after they were gifted it by Mason International after the Saint’s controversial departure from the business last summer. They used it as their home, their base of operations, and remade it in their image while they were there. And during that time they got to know every room, every hallway, every corner in the Cathedral so while Cage may think he has Dare backed into a corner, Dare spent a long time inside the Cathedral and with his knowledge of the layout of the Cathedral, there are those who feel Cage made a rash decision picking the Cathedral as the location and that he might have accidentally handed Dare the advantage without realizing it.
Deal: That is an excellent point as Dare took great pleasure in revamping the Cathedral in his image while the Salvation Church occupied it which they did until the Miracle Marathon when the Saint defeated Dare to become the RAGE World Champion and reclaim ownership of the Cathedral. Dare was able to regain the championship at Hell’s Holiday bringing us to this moment now where two of the sport's most bitter rivals finally get to settle their issues in what might be the final encounter between them. But we would not be doing our job if we didn’t discuss the man who will be officiating this match taking place inside HIS HOME and that is none other than the Saint.
Storm: It would be malpractice if we didn’t discuss him or his history with both of these men. Everyone knows about the wars waged between the Saint and Daniel Dare over the years. They have spent nearly THREE DECADES inflicting ungodly pain and suffering on each other in the feud that was standard bearer every other feud in this sport has been compared to. It was the first feud EVER inducted into the Hall Of Fame and even during “down times” when they are not actively battling each other, there is still a hate between them that will never die no matter how much time passes.
Deal: They don’t call Saint vs. Dare the Feud of Feuds for nothing as they have been in some of the bloodiest, most violent and historic matches this sport has ever seen. With all of that said, while many feel the Saint being the special referee for this match gives Cage the advantage, there are those who feel differently because while many people focus on the Saint’s hatred of Dare, let’s not forget that the Saint also has had a long and violent history with Cage.
Storm: They have engaged in some of the most brutal matches the sport has ever seen and while neither of them hate each other like they hate Dare, to say they are friends would be considered a massive case of misinformation because there is no love lost between Cage and the Saint either.
Deal: Throw in the fact that Cage and Dare are fighting inside THE SAINT’S HOME, a home he spent a year trying to get back and several months renovating when he did, no thanks to Cage’s use of a blow torch while he was “helping” clean the Cathedral up, something that did not sit well with the Saint. Word is while any weapon is in play for this match, word is the Saint put in the contract when asked to ref this match nothing flammable would be used in this match, as well as that RAGE would foot the bill for any part of his home that gets damaged or destroyed during this match. Some say it was the Saint just trying to squeeze a few extra dollars out of RAGE just because he could, but he also knows that by agreeing to let the Fear Factory take place inside of his home there is a good chance it will not look exactly the same when it’s done.
Storm: For his sake I hope he has a good contractor on speed dial because he is going to need it when it’s done! In addition to all the insanity and blood shed we are going to witness, both Cage and Dare are going to have to face their greatest fear if they hope to win this match. No pinfalls will be counted for a wrestler who hasn’t faced his fear so even if your opponent drops dead with no chance of kicking out, if you haven’t faced your fear yet the Saint won’t even consider making the count!
Deal: Both of these men know that and are ready to face whatever fear they have to take down the other, and knowing what type of men Cage and Dare, we can only imagine what kind of fear they could possibly have!
Storm: I shudder to think what could possibly scare these two!
Deal: I don't know what it could be but we are close to finding out as Stock is in the ring ready for the announcements!
Stock: LADIES AND BLOODY GENTLEMEN! OUR NEXT MATCH IS THE MAIN BLOODY EVENT OF YEAR 22 AND IS THE FEAR FACTORY MATCH THAT IS TAKING PLACE INSIDE THE SAINT'S BLOODY CATHEDRAL IN CHICAGO, ILLINOIS AND IS FOR THE RAGE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP!
(Crowd pops LOUDLY)
Stock: INTRODUCING FIRST, THE SPECIAL REFEREE! HE IS A HALL OF BLOODY FAMER AND ONE OF THE GREATEST BLOODY WRESTLER'S OF ALL TIME! HE IS THE HARDCORE HOLY ROLLER ….. THE SAINT!
(GOAT by the Cult plays bringing a deafening roar from the fans as the Saint, thanks to the cameras inside the Cathedral, appears on the RAGE-Vision. He makes his way to a wrestling ring set up in the basement gym of the Cathedral. He is wearing a referee’s shirt with the word GOAT on the back. He looks into the camera to acknowledge the fans back in New York who continue to cheer loudly.)
Stock: NOW INTRODUCING THE BLOODY CHALLENGER! FROM MESA, ARIZONA… WEIGHING 225 POUNDS, HE IS A MULTI-TIME HALL OF BLOODY FAMER… THIS… IS… CAGE!!!
(The fans erupt into deafening cheers as they see Cage make his way into the ring in the basement gym. Cage points at the camera to acknowledge the fans then goes about getting ready for the match.)
Stock: NOW INTRODUCING THE CHAMPION! HE IS THE LEADER OF THE SALVATION BLOODY CHURCH AND CALLS HIMSELF THE MESSIAH OF WRESTLING! HE WEIGHS IN AT 300 BLOODY POUNDS AND HAILS FROM TO HELL AND BACK! THE RAGE WORLD CHAMPION …. DANIEL DARE!
(Dare makes his way towards the ring in the basement gym of the Cathedral while the fans back in. New York City boo him LUSTILY as he says a few incendiary words into the camera before stepping into the ring.)
*CAMERA VIEW ON TELEVISION SWITCHES TO DIRECTLY INSIDE THE CATHEDRAL*
Deal: They are inside the ring in the basement gym of the Cathedral as we now switch to the view inside of the Cathedral where the action is about to take place. Even though they are all the way out in Chicago we can feel the tension all the way out here in New York! The Saint calls Cage and Dare to the middle of the ring and is giving them both last second instructions!
Saint: Alright you two, PAY ATTENTION to what I’m about to say because I’m only going to say it once and I WILL NOT REPEAT MYSELF! This is the FEAR FACTORY but it is also MY HOUSE! I didn’t wait a year to get the Cathedral back and then agree to let you two fight it out inside MY HOME without a few assurances from RAGE beforehand.
This IS an anything goes match, weapons are allowed, and in fact encouraged, and ANYTHING is fair game to be used. HOWEVER, I want you to keep in mind that thanks to a clause in my contract that RAGE agreed to, IF YOU BREAK IT YOU BOUGHT IT! So feel free to use whatever you want, but remember if you break it, the money is coming out of YOUR PAYCHECK NO QUESTIONS ASKED!
Deal: The Saint isn’t playing about that!
Saint: ALSO, since this is the Fear Factory, if you want to win you must FACE YOUR FEAR! Any pinfall or submissions without facing your fear first will be IGNORED so I strongly advise both of you face your fears as soon as possible to speed the proceedings along. Falls also can take place ANYWHERE inside the Cathedral on OR outside. As long as it's only Cathedral grounds, it's good. The ONLY rule I have tonight is that while weapons are in fact allowed, NOTHING FLAMMABLE IS ALLOWED! And we all know why that is …. CAGE.
Cage: IT WAS ONE ROOM!
Saint: IT WAS A BIG ROOM! I DID allow both of you to place weapons at random locations in the Cathedral as I damn well this fight isn’t staying inside this ring. Only you two know where you placed them so use them at will and while I am strictly enforcing my NO FIRE RULE, feel free to spill as much blood as you want because that cleans up much easier than fire. No thanks to Cage.
Cage: Just let it go already!
Saint: I REFUSE TO LET IT GO! YOU ALMOST BURNED DOWN THE WHOLE DAMN PLACE! Also there is one room on the main floor that is sealed off and OFF LIMITS and you must NOT GO IN THERE OR SOMETHING SERIOUSLY HORRIBLE WILL HAPPEN TO YOU!
Dare: I didn’t agree to that! You can’t tell me what to do, I’M THE MESSIAH AND YOUR BIOLOGICAL FATHER! If I want to go in that room I’M GOING IN THAT ROOM!
Saint: THE HELL YOU ARE! As I said before, MY HOUSE MY RULES so what I say GOES! That being said, enough wasting time, let’s go about the business of you two kicking the shit out each other! RING THE BELL!
**DING**DING**
Deal: The bell has rung and Cage and Dare immediately go at each other! It’s a slugfest from the start with the Saint looking on as Cage and Dare are using each other like a punching bag in the early going!
Storm: They’ve waited all year for this match and now that it’s here they aren’t going to hold back! They are rolling along the ring ropes beating the crap out of each other and it’s only to get more violent from here!
Deal: Cage has Dare backed into the corner and is whaling on him with rights and lefts …. DARE WITH A KICK TO THE NUTS! Cage goes down to his knees and Dare viciously boots him in the head!
Storm: There are no rules so he did it right in front of the Saint knowing there will be no repercussions for doing so!
Deal: Dare smirks at the Saint telling him it’s going to be a short night for him and the easiest paycheck he ever earned and now grabs Cage and CLOBBERS him across the back! He does it again and now he grabs Cage in a front face lock and SWINGS HIM VIOLENTLY ACROSS THE RING!
Storm: Cage sits up grabbing his neck and he might have tweaked something in it when Dare threw him!
Deal: Cage tries to stand up and Dare CLOTHESLINES him and sends him to the mat! He goes to cover Cage, but the Saint just stands in the corner staring at him!
Dare: WHAT ARE YOU DOING? GET OFF YOUR ASS AND MAKE THE COUNT!
Saint: YOU KNOW THE RULES! NOT UNTIL YOU FACE YOUR FEARS! FACE IT AND I’LL COUNT! UNTIL THEN SHUT YOUR MOUTH!
Deal: Dare clearly didn’t like the Saint telling him off, but the rules are clear! No pinfalls or submissions will be counted until a wrestler faces his fear! Dare reluctantly and angrily goes back to Cage who shoots up and catches him with a DROP KICK that sends Dare flying through the ropes out to the floor!
Storm: Landing on the floor is hard enough under normal circumstances but there is NO MAT on the floor in this basement gym so Dare’s landing was rougher than usual!
Storm: Dare gets up slowly trying to shake off the pain …. CAGE WITH A SUICIDE DIVE OVER THE TOP ROPE ONTO DARE!
Deal: And that might be the last we see of the ring in this match! Dare with another rough landing on the concrete floor and now Cage grabs Dare by the hair and begins BASHING HIS HEAD INTO THE FLOOR!
Storm: Dare's head is making a sickening sound as his flesh is repeatedly SLAMMED into the concrete!
Deal: Cage pulls Dare off the floor and now he whips him HEAD FIRST into a nearby weight rack! Dare hits the ground and now Cage grabs a DUMBBELL and goes to BRAIN Dare with it …. Dare moves and Cage slams the dumbbell into the ground!
Storm: Cage stands up and turns to face Dare …. Dare grabs him and throws Cage HEAD FIRST INTO THE MIRROR BY THE WEIGHT RACK!
Deal: The mirror SHATTERS and shards of broken glass are everywhere! The Saint pulls out his cellphone and takes pictures as he's clearly documenting this so he can get reimbursed by RAGE for the damage!
Storm: Cage stands up and there is a HUGE gash on his head from where it hit the mirror! Blood is pouring down his face and it didn't take long for blood to spill tonight in the Fear Factory!
Deal: Dare picks up a glass shard and SLASHES Cage across the back with it! That opens up a huge gash on his back and Cage howls in pain! He drops to his knees and grabs a glass shard himself. Dare moves in on him and Cage STABS Dare in the foot with the glass shard! Now Dare howls like a wounded animal as these two are SLICING AND STABBING each other like maniacs and we’re barely five minutes into the Fear Factory!
Storm: We knew it would be bloody but I didn’t think the blood would come THIS FAST! These two are out to MAIM each other!
Deal: Cage pulls the glass shard out of Dare’s foot and slashes him across the thigh with it! Cage goes to stand up but Dare grabs a dumbbell and SMASHES Cage in the back with it!
Storm: OUCH! That was right in the spine! I can feel Cage’s pain all the way here in New York! That was VICIOUS!
Deal: Cage drops to his knees and tries to get some distance between himself and Dare who runs up and boots Cage in the ribs! Cage rolls over clutching his stomach in pain and Dare has had the advantage most of the early going!
Storm: Dare looks over at the Saint who looks like he just texted a photo of the broken mirror to RAGE management and yells at him to pay attention! The Saint yells back until either one of them faces their fear he doesn't have shit to do and that he should pay attention to Cage instead of him!
Deal: Dare demands to know how is he supposed to face his fear when he doesn’t know where he’s supposed to face it! The Saint yells back that it will happen when it happens and to stop bitching and start fighting!
Storm: Dare did not like that answer!
Deal: Dare does not like when anyone talks back to him! When you call yourself the Messiah of wrestling you think everyone is beneath you! Dare is still carrying that dumbbell and turns back to face Cage who is slowly getting up. Dare charges at Cage and goes to PUNCH HIM WITH THE DUMBBELL …. CAGE.PICKS UP A BENCH AND USES IT AS A SHIELD TO BLOCK THE PUNCH!
Storm: Dare's hand went into the bench with the weight of the dumbbell behind it! He drops the dumbbell and howls in pain as he might have injured his hand! Dare angrily turns towards Cage who grabs Dare by the head and SLAMS his face on the workout bench!
Deal: Dare is rocked and now Cage leaps up on the workout bench and now leaps towards Dare with a HURRICANRANA! OH MY GOD!
Storm: Great move by Cage as it sent Dare crashing into a nearby treadmill! Cage runs over and STOMPS Dare's head into the treadmill and that didn't sound good!
Deal: Cage now STANDS on Dare’s back while he is face down on the treadmill. Cage looks at the control panel and flips on the power switch ….. THE TREADMILL IS MOVING WHILE CAGE IS STANDING ON DARE’S BACK!
Storm: The treadmill is GRINDING Dare’s face while Cage remains on top of him ….. Cage CRANKS up the speed on the treadmill as it continues to grind Darel’s face! CAGE IS USING THE TREADMILL LIKE A BELT SANDER ON DARE’S FACE!
Deal: Cage continues to turn up the speed on the treadmill as Dare growls in pain! Dare is trying to get out of this and now he rolls his entire body onto the treadmill which shoots him off and causes Cage to go FACE FIRST into the control panel! He lands on the treadmill and is shot off of it like Dare was into a nearby wall!
Storm: Dare sits up and sees his reflection in a nearby mirror and sees his face is BRIGHT RED as Cage tried to take his skin off with the treadmill! There’s a huge cut on Dare’s forehead and blood is coming out of it as both men have already been busted open!
Deal: Dare looks at his wound in the mirror and he is FURIOUS! Cage tried to permanently disfigure him with the treadmill and Dare is not going to let that stand! He pulls Cage up by the throat and CHOKE SLAMS HIM ON THE TREADMILL!
Storm: The treadmill is now DESTROYED and unusable thanks to that Choke Slam and the Saint pulls out his cellphone and makes a call to RAYMOND CUCUMBER?
Saint: HEY CUCUMBER? IT’S THE SAINT! YEAH I KNOW I’M SUPPOSED TO BE REFFING THIS MATCH, BUT HAVE YOU SEEN THE MESS THEY’RE MAKING? THEY’RE TEARING SHIT UP LEFT AND RIGHT AND AT THIS RATE I MIGHT NOT HAVE A HOUSE LEFT WHEN THIS IS OVER! SO THAT FEE YOU HAD TO PAY TCW FOR THEM TO AGREE TO LET ME REF THIS MATCH? IT IS NOW DOUBLE! HEY, YOU KNEW MY SERVICES WOULDN’T BE CHEAP, SO IF YOU WANT ME TO CONTINUE TO STAND BACK WHILE THEY DESTROY MY HOME I JUST GOT BACK, YOU WILL PAY THE TAB AND THANK ME FOR IT! THERE’S NO NEED TO BE LIKE THAT, JUST PAY ME WHAT YOU OWE AND WE’LL BE GOOD! I KNEW YOU’D COME AROUND! PLEASURE DOING BUSINESS WITH YOU!
Deal: Dare overheard the Saint call Cucumber and he isn’t happy about him making calls while he’s reffing his match!
Dare: WHAT THE HELL ARE YOU DOING? WHY ARE YOU CALLING CUCUMBER WHEN YOU’RE SUPPOSED TO BE REFFING MY MATCH! WHAT IS WRONG WITH YOU!
Saint: DON’T YOU WORRY ABOUT WHAT I’M DOING, WORRY ABOUT WHAT YOU SHOULD BE DOING BECAUSE WHAT I DO IS MY BUSINESS, NOT YOURS!
Deal: Dare is LIVID at the Saint and is literally SEETHING as he turns back towards Cage who is trying to get out of the wreckage of the treadmill. He gets to his feet and Dare lifts him up for a SUPLEX INTO THE WALL! That cracked some of the plaster and you can see the look on the Saint’s face as he clearly is going to demand more money from RAGE after this!
Storm: I don’t know how much money they had to offer the Saint AND TCW for him to agree to ref this match, but I’m sure it was a LOT!
Deal: Dare pulls Cage up and tries to whip him into the wall again, but Cage reverses it and sends Dare FACE FIRST into the wall and that causes more damage! The Saint is heard saying off to the side that RAGE is going to go bankrupt paying off all this damage as Cage grabs Dare as he steps away from the wall and drills him with a big right! That knocks Dare towards the gym doors and now Cage uses Dare’s head to SMASH OPEN the doors and boots Dare out into the hallway!
Storm: They’re now free to go anywhere in the Cathedral and there’s no telling what damage they might do! Cage runs over and drives a big elbow into the back of Dare’s head and that knocks him to the floor! Cage runs towards him and hits Dare with a MASSIVE DOUBLE STOMP TO THE BACK!
Deal: Cage rolls Dare over and tries to go for the cover and the Saint has to tell him he needs to face his fear first. Cage asks when is that supposed to happen and the Saint tells Cage it will happen when it happens and he’s tired of answering questions! Cage turns towards Dare who reaches up and GOUGES Cage in the eyes! That slows him down and now Dare grabs Cage and throws him into a nearby elevator!
Storm: The Cathedral has elevators? I didn’t know that! This place is more massive than I thought!
Deal: Dare follows Cage in and tackles Cage against the wall! The elevator door shuts behind them and now it’s just Dare and Cage inside the elevator!
Storm: The Saint is still in the basement and now has to catch up to Dare and Cage! We now get the camera view inside the elevator as Dare is beating down Cage!
Deal: Dare SLAMS Cage’s head against the elevator wall and Cage slumps to the ground! Dare knees him in the face and blood from Cage’s open wound SPLATTERS all over the elevator!
Storm: Some of it got on the elevator camera lens! Damn that went everywhere!
Deal: Dare is BRUTALIZING Cage inside the elevator as being in a confined space with Daniel Dare is not anyplace you want to be, not even one of the toughest men in the wrestling industry in Cage!
Storm: Dare is going off on Cage with rights and lefts and is BERATING Cage as he does! He’s telling Cage he should have never come back to RAGE and he is going to cripple him while his family watches!
Deal: Dare is beating Cage to a pulp inside the elevator and Cage may be OUT! Dare sees Cage is defenseless and now holds up his hand! We all know what that means as Dare goes for the TESTICLE SQUEEZE ….
Storm: What the hell! The lights in the elevator WENT OFF! It’s PITCH BLACK IN THERE!
Deal: What the hell is going on! We can hear Dare screaming to turn the lights back on so he can finish beating down Cage, but we can’t see him …. The elevator lights up again and WHAT IS THAT!
Storm: I don’t know it looks like a video of some abandoned building …. Wait a second, that's RAGE HEADQUARTERS! The windows are boarded up and the doors are chained and padlocked! WHAT THE HELL IS THIS!
Voice: WHAT YOU ARE LOOKING IS ALL THAT’S LEFT OF THE WRESTLING PROMOTION KNOWN AS RAGE! WHAT WAS ONCE A PROUD AND THRIVING COMPANY THAT EMPLOYED THE BEST WRESTLERS IN THE WORLD IS NOW NOTHING, BUT A MEMORY AS THE COMPANY WAS FORCED TO CLOSE IT’S DOORS FOREVER AFTER DANIEL DARE LOST THE RAGE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP TO CAGE!
INTEREST IN THE COMPANY PLUMMETED OVERNIGHT, SUBSCRIPTIONS TO ALL RAGE STREAMING SERVICES WERE CANCELED, TICKET SALES CRASHED, MERCHANDISE DIDN’T SELL AND FANS STOPPED WATCHING ENTIRELY OVERNIGHT!
SHORTLY AFTER, ONE WRESTLING PROMOTION AFTER ANOTHER WAS FORCED TO CLOSE IT’S DOORS FOREVER AS WRESTLING DIED THE NIGHT THE MESSIAH LOST!
Storm: WHAT WAS THAT!
Deal: I don’t know, but that was INSANE! It was some sort of apocalyptic vision of the future of the wrestling industry should Dare lose this match!
Voice: DANIEL DARE HAS FACED HIS FEAR!
Deal: The lights in the elevator come back on and we see Dare balled up in the corner in the fetal position rocking back and forth saying “MAKE IT STOP!” Dare’s fear is that the wrestling industry will be no more if he loses to Cage! He’s now faced it and he can now go for the win!
Storm: The elevator finally reaches the next floor and the doors open. Dare quickly gets off the elevator and turns to curse it out saying it should go back to hell where it belongs! He looks over his shoulder and sees the Saint standing just down the hallway who is waiting impatiently for Dare and Cage to resume fighting.
Saint: CONGRATULATIONS YOU FACED YOUR FEAR! NOW CAN WE TRY TO FINISH THIS MATCH WHILE WE’RE STILL IN 2025?
Dare: YOU WEREN’T ON THE ELEVATOR! HOW THE HELL DID YOU GET UP HERE SO FAST?
Saint: SECRET PASSAGES, THEY’RE ALL OVER THE PLACE, REMEMBER?
Dare: OH YES, THE SECRET PASSAGES! I ALWAYS LOVED THOSE. DID YOU USE THE ONE IN THE SOUTHEAST CORNER?
Saint: OF COURSE I DID. IT’S THE QUICKEST WAY HERE FROM THE BASEMENT.
Dare: I ALWAYS LOVED THAT PASSAGE, MADE MOVING AROUND THIS PLACE SO MUCH EASIER.
Saint: IT’S ONE OF MY FAVORITE THINGS ABOUT THE CATHEDRAL. BY THE WAY YOU MAY WANT TO LOOK OUT.
Dare: LOOK OUT? LOOK OUT FOR WHAT ….
Deal: CAGE EXPLODES OUT OF THE ELEVATOR AND TACKLES DARE INTO A NEARBY TABLE! A vase that was on the table falls off and shatters on the floor!
Cage: OH SHIT! I AM SO SORRY ABOUT THAT!
Saint: DON’T BE! THAT IS A VASE DARE LEFT BEHIND WHEN I KICKED THE SALVATION CHURCH OUT OF HERE! IT’S EXPENSIVE AS HELL BUT IS ALSO AN EYESORE SO YOU DID ME A FAVOR?
Dare: IS THAT MY VASE FROM THE MING DYNASTY FROM CHINA? I WAS WONDERING WHERE I LEFT THAT! IT’S A PRICELESS ANTIQUE!
Saint: NOT ANYMORE!
Dare: CAGE YOU BASTARD! YOU OWE ME A MILLION DOLLARS!
Cage: I THOUGHT YOU SAID IT WAS PRICLESS!
Dare: I JUST PUT A PRICE ON IT AND IT’S A MILLION DOLLARS!
Cage: GOOD LUCK GETTING IT FROM ME!
Deal: Dare explodes into a blind rage and TACKLES Cage to the floor! Dare POUNDS him in the head with a Double Axe Handle, but now Cage MULE KICKS Dare off of him and sends Dare HEAD FIRST down a nearby stairwell! Dare is sprawled out on a landing several steps down and now Cage HURLS himself over the railing and lands on Dare with a SPLASH!
Storm: HOLY SHIT! Cage damn near hurled himself to his death, but fortunately for him he landed on Dare! Blood splattered all over the wall and the Saint is going to have a hell of a time cleaning this up when this match is over!
Deal: You couldn’t pay me enough to help clean up this mess! Cage goes to cover Dare, but quickly stops as he remembers he still hasn’t faced his fear! He pulls Dare up and looks like he is setting him up for the THUNDER CAGE …. Dare blocks it and catches Cage with a HEAD BUTT! That slows Cage down and now Dare lifts Cage up and POWER BOMBS CAGE OFF THE STAIRWAY TO THE FLOOR BELOW!
Storm: Fortunately for Cage there was a table at the bottom of the stairway to break his fall and I say fortunately with a heavy dose of Silverstarian sarcasm because Cage is in a heap!
Deal: I don’t know WHY there would be a table at the bottom of a stairwell, but knowing the Saint he put it there hoping something like this would happen! Dare moves down the stairs as quickly as he can and throws himself on top of Cage for the cover! Now the Saint can count and we get 1 …. 2 …. CAGE KICKS OUT!
Storm: Cage survived that brutal fall from the stairwell to the floor below that sent him through the table, but that is not something you want to try to survive more than once! And Cage has to hope he can face his fear soon because right now he is at a distinct disadvantage in this match!
Deal: Dare wanted that pin, but now he knows he can tee off on Cage and doesn’t have to worry about suffering a pin or being made to tap out as Cage still needs to face his fear. Dare pulls Cage up and heaves him into the Saint’s living room! Cage gets up and Dare sends him HEAD FIRST INTO THE SAINT’S LARGE SCREEN TELEVISION!
Storm: The Saint puts his hand over his eyes and starts shaking his head, muttering to himself why the hell did I agree to this and that Cucumber owes him big time!
Deal: Cage is laid out on the floor and now Dare tries to PUSH THE LARGE SCREEN TELEVISION ON TOP OF CAGE …. CAGE MOVES AND THE TELEVISION CRASHES ON THE FLOOR!
Storm: The Saint throws his hands up and says to himself I know what I’m demanding RAGE buy for me when this is over! Cage is back to his feet and Dare charges at him …. Cage ducks down and FLIPS DARE OVER WITH A BIG BACK BODY DROP THROUGH THE SAINT’S COFFEE TABLE!
Deal: The coffee table EXPLODED as soon as Dare crashed through it and the Saint is looking down at him as Dare lays in the wreckage of the coffee table!
Saint: YOU KNOW WHAT? I HATED THAT DAMN THING! YOU DID ME A FAVOR! BUT YOU STILL OWE ME A NEW TELEVISION!
Cage: PUT IT ON MY TAB!
Deal: Cage sees Dare laying in a heap as he tries to get out of the mess that was once the Saint’s coffee table. Cage goes to move in on him …. THE FLOOR OPENS UP UNDERNEATH CAGE AND HE FALLS INTO IT! WHAT THE HELL WAS THAT!
Storm: A TRAP DOOR! IT WAS A TRAP DOOR! WHAT KIND OF LUNATIC HAS A TRAP DOOR IN THEIR LIVING ROOM!
Deal: YOU KNOW WHOSE HOUSE THEY’RE FIGHTING IN RIGHT?
Storm: OH YEAH THE SAINT’S! I forgot about that for a second.
Deal: I’m sure you did, but let’s focus on the fact that a trap door opened up underneath Cage and sucked him deep into the bowels of the Cathedral! We have NO IDEA where the hell Cage just went to …. Wait, I see him!
Storm: I do too! Cage seems to be in a small room SOMEWHERE in the Cathedral, but we don’t know where that room is!
Deal: Cage looks around trying to find a way out but there doesn’t seem to be an exit …. What the hell, the WALLS ARE CLOSING IN!
Storm: The room is SHRINKING and Cage is trapped with nowhere to go! Cage frantically tries to find a way out …. There’s a video playing on the ceiling above! WHAT IS THIS!
Deal: It’s a video of Cage’s wife Meg and his children Rowan and Liz! They are sitting around a table with an open space for Cage and crying how he left them behind because he cared more about RAGE and beating Daniel Dare than them!
Storm: Cage is locked on this video as now it shows him as a young child after the passing of his sister, talking about how alone he feels without her, and how he became a ghost to his parents as he left them feeling alone as well!
Deal: Now we’re hearing a voice …. It’s the doctor telling him he has a brain tumor and Cage debating treatment for it!
Storm: Now it’s him snapping out of it and saying he will do it after he fights Dare because he refuses to leave the people he cares about alone!
Deal: The voice overs stop and the video shuts off as the walls continue to close in on Cage! He continues to look for a way out, but there is none as the walls are about to FLATTEN HIM ….
Storm: Another trap door opens up underneath and Cage SLIDES out of the room just as the walls were about to close around him!
Deal: Cage looks around, panicked and sweating, trying to make sense of what just happened!
Voice: CAGE HAS FACED HIS FEAR!
Deal: It was his FEAR! CAGE FACED HIS FEAR! Both men have faced their fear and now the Fear Factory is ON!
Storm: Cage exhales a sigh of relief and now tries to navigate his way back to Dare inside the Cathedral!
Deal: Cage is making his way down a hallway of sorts and comes across a door. He kicks it open and goes through where he finds himself standing in front of Dare again! Where the hell did that first trap door take him and how he did end up back here so fast!
Storm: It has to be one of those secret passages the Saint mentioned earlier!
Deal: It has to be because no other explanation makes sense! Both Cage and Dare, bloodied, bruised and still itching to wage war with each have both faced their fears and now the Fear Factory is in full swing!
Storm: The Saint is standing at the end of the hallway watching Cage and Dare stare each other down and he actually looks pleased!
Saint: YOU HAVE BOTH FACED YOUR FEARS NOW THIS IS ANYONE’S MATCH TO WIN! NOW STOP STANDING AROUND AND LET’S DO THIS ALREADY!
Deal: Neither Cage or Dare have to be told twice as just like they did at the start of the match they charge at each other and start beating the hell out of each other! Dare grabs a nearby chair and SMASHES Cage with it! Cage responds by grabbing a painting off the wall and SMASHING IT over Dare’s head!
Storm: They are throwing each other into the wall of the hallway as they continue to batter each other senseless! Dare throws Cage through a door and he ends up in the first floor bathroom! Dare follows him in and throws Cage into the bathtub! He has his hands around Cage’s throat and is CHOKING HIM while Cage claws at his face to break free!
Deal: Dare sees the faucet and turns it on and now water is filling the bathtub! Dare tries to shove Cage’s head under the faucet like he’s trying to WATERBOARD HIM!
Storm: Worse than that I think Dare is trying to DROWN HIM! The tub is filling with water around Cage’s head and Dare has Cage’s head UNDER WATER! DARE IS TRYING TO DROWN CAGE!
Deal: I know this is a no rules match, but I don’t think that includes DROWNING your opponent! Cage is under water trying to fight out but he can’t get his head above water! The Saint has seen enough and is now trying to PULL Dare off of Cage! Dare is REFUSING to let go as he is trying to put Cage away LITERALLY!
Storm: The Saint has his arm around Dare’s neck trying to pull him away from Cage as he says killing your opponent isn’t part of the deal and he’s not going to have someone die in his home!
Deal: The Saint FINALLY pries Dare off of Cage and shoves him back so he can check on him! Cage isn’t moving as his head was under water for a long time! The Saint is checking his pulse and he turns white as a ghost! He says Cage isn’t breathing …. The Saint says Cage is …. He can’t finish his thought ….
Storm: The Saint says Cage is DEAD! Daniel Dare drowned Cage and KILLED HIM!
Deal: NO! NO! This can’t be happening! This has gone too far! It has gone TOO DAMN FAR!
Storm: The Saint looks at Dare who seems totally unbothered by this! He doesn’t care that he just DROWNED CAGE and KILLED HIM!
Deal: The Saint looks up at Dare with pure ANGER in his eyes and begins screaming in his face! He’s screaming that Dare took things too far and now Cage is dead in his bathtub!
Storm: I can’t believe what I’m seeing here! Dare just KILLED CAGE! HE KILLED HIM!
Deal: Cage has been accused of having a death wish in the past, but I don’t think this is what he had in mind! The Saint exits the bathroom saying he needs to call the authorities while Dare looks unconcerned and somewhat PROUD of what he did!
Storm: How can he be proud of THAT! He just killed a man! This is SICK!
Deal: Dare turns his back to the body of Cage and yells at the Saint that he’s not going to help him clean up the body!
Storm: What is wrong with him! That is MESSED UP!
Deal: Dare is now CACKLING HYSTERICALLY as he says this means he wins …. CAGE IS RISING FROM THE BATH TUB! WHAT THE HELL!
Storm: OH MY GOD! CAGE IS A ZOMBIE NOW AND HE’S HUNGRY FOR HUMAN FLESH!
Deal: HE’S NOT A ZOMBIE! HE’S ALSO NOT DEAD! But just like a HORROR MOVIE VILLAIN who won’t stay dead when you thought he was done, I'm going with Jason Voorhees of Friday The 13th when he rises out of Crystal Lake, Cage steps out of the bathtub and now is walking towards Dare!
Storm: Cage looks POSSESSED right now! I’m scared!
Deal: Silence you big baby! Dare still thinks Cage is done for and he has no idea that Cage is ALIVE and on his feet! Dare is still cackling like a hyena to himself as Cage grabs him and spins Dare around to face him!
Storm: Dare’s jaw hits the floor as he can’t believe Cage is alive …. CAGE TACKLES DARE AND BEGINS WHALING ON HIM!
Deal: Dare is trying to cover up but Cage has gone FULLY FERAL as he pummels Dare like a madman! A few minutes ago we thought Cage was DEAD and now he’s beating the shit out of Dare which begs the question was that a RUSE between him and the Saint to fool Dare!
Storm: I don’t know and I doubt either of them will admit to it, but it sure smells that way to me!
Deal: It doesn’t matter now as Cage is PUMMELING Dare! He pulls Dare off the floor and throws him HEAD FIRST INTO THE TOILET! Cage puts Dare’s head on the toilet seat and begins SLAMMING THE LID UP AND DOWN ON IT! He now sticks Dare’s head into the toilet and FLUSHES IT ON HIM! I hope for Dare’s sake that the toilet was empty!
Storm: Cage pulls Dare up and hurls him into the hallway and Dare slams into the wall! Dare bounces back towards Cage who drops him with a FACE SLAM! Cage covers him and gets 1 …. 2 …. DARE KICKS OUT!
Deal: That is Cage’s first attempt at a pinfall after facing his fear, and now it’s all about who can put the other away! Cage grabs Dare by the hair and throws him head first into the kitchen! Dare slams into the dishwasher and Cage runs towards him with a RUNNING KNEE …. DARE MOVES AND CAGE CRASHES INTO THE DISHWASHER!
Storm: Dare opens up the dishwasher while Cage clutches his knee! Dare grabs a plate and SMASHES it over Cage’s head! Cage staggers as Dare grabs a broken piece from the plate he just destroyed and CUTS Cage across the stomach!
Deal: Cage doubles over as that cut deep, now Dare grabs Cage by the leg and places it across the open dishwasher …. DARE SLAMS IT SHUT ON CAGE’S LEG! Cage hits the ground writhing in pain and now Dare picks him up for a DEATH VALLEY DRIVER ON THE KITCHEN COUNTER!
Storm: Cage rolls off to the floor and now Dare covers him! 1 …. 2 …. CAGE KICKS OUT! Dare yells at the Saint saying it was a slow count and the Saint tells Dare maybe if he didn’t move in slow motion he might have gotten the pin!
Deal: Dare is known for trying to intimidate the officials but he isn’t going to intimidate the Saint. That isn’t going to stop him from arguing though and he is making his point known loudly!
Storm: The Saint is making his point just as loudly as these two were MADE to argue with each other!
Deal: The Saint isn’t having it with Dare and says if he wants another round with him they can set a time and place in 2026 but for now he needs to focus on Cage! Dare angrily turns around to face Dare …. CAGE SMASHES HIM OVER THE HEAD WITH A BLENDER!
Storm: Dare DROPS like he was shot as Cage BRAINED him with that blender! Glass is everywhere and I think some of it is wedged in Dare’s skull! Cage moves in, hobbling on one leg and PULLS himself up on the kitchen counter! He stands over Dare and LEAPS OFF FOR AN ELBOW SMASH!
Deal: I don’t know if he leaped off or fell off because his weakened leg couldn’t support his weight! Either way he pulled it off and Cage covers him again! 1 …. 2 …. DARE KICKS OUT!
Storm: Close call for Dare as Cage nearly got him! Dare stands up and Cage drills him with an upper cut! Another one and Dare is reeling! Cage goes to follow up but Dare lashes out with a kick to Cage’s wounded knee and Cage drops like a rock!
Deal: Dare drags Cage towards the dining room pummeling him as he does! Dare picks up Cage and SLAMS Cage on top of the dining room table! Dare climbs up on the dining room table and lifts Cage up for a MESSIANIC PILEDRIVER THROUGH THE DINING ROOM TABLE! HOLY SHIT!
Storm: That table isn’t like the ones you see at a RAGE arena, this a THICK TABLE and dare just obliterated it with Cage’s head!
Deal: Cage is writhing around in pain like a fish out of water, holding his neck which Dare tweaked earlier in the match! Dare now covers Cage and here’s the count! 1 …. 2 …. CAGE KICKS OUT IN TIME!
Storm: Dare can’t believe he didn’t get it! Dare pulls Cage up and prepares for a POWER BOMB …. Cage BACK FLIPS him over and Dare lands on debris from the broken table! Cage now wraps his left arm around Dare’s neck and begins PUMMELING him on the top of his skull with his right!
Deal: Cage is POUNDING those shards of glass from the blender stuck in Dare’s head deeper into his flesh and blood is streaming down his face! Dare reaches back and JAMS his thumb into Cage’s eye and Cage lets go! He stands up and Dare gets back to his feet. Dare moves towards him and Cage quickly responds with a SUPER KICK! It sends Dare’s head into the wall and he hits the floor! Cage covers him and gets 1 …. 2 …. DARE KICKS OUT IN TIME!
Storm: Another close call for Dare, but he’s still alive! Cage can’t believe he didn’t get it and goes to follow up, but Dare catches him with a big right hook! Cage fires back and now they are brawling down the main hallway of the Cathedral!
Deal: The punches are flying fast and furious …. Wait a second there’s that room the Saint was talking about earlier!
Storm: The one he said they are not allowed to enter or bad things would happen?
Deal: That’s the one! It has a big KEEP OUT sign plastered on it and Cage and Dare are fighting right towards it! The Saint is telling them to avoid that room or they will both be sorry, but good luck getting them to listen while they are beating the shit out of each other!
Storm: Cage nails Dare with a big right and that staggers Dare! He fires back and catches Cage in the jaw! That has Cage reeling but he quickly snaps out of it and TACKLES DARE INTO THE DOOR OF THE FORBIDDEN ROOM!
Deal: They literally busted open the door to that room and they both went flying inside! The Saint screams “NOW YOU DID IT!” and follows them inside! The Saint SLAMS the door shut and locks it behind him! He looks at them and yells “YOU DIDN’T LISTEN NOW YOU’RE GOING TO GET IT!
Storm: Who knows what that could mean! I’m looking around the room and I don’t see anything unusual except that it’s poorly lit. I don’t see the big deal ….
Deal: A large television at the end of the room lights up and a video starts to play! What the hell is this!
(Video of horror directors Rob Zombie and Uwe Boll plays on the screen.)
Narrator: TODAY AT THE ACADEMY FOR HORROR MOVIE GREATNESS, WE HONOR VISIONARY DIRECTOR UWE BOLL WITH THIS AWARD FOR LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT IN THE HORROR GENRE!
Cage: NOOOOOOOO! UWE BOLL SUCKS! MAKE IT STOP!
Narrator: WE ALSO HONOR ROB ZOMBIE WITH THE AWARD FOR THE GREATEST REBOOT OF A HORROR MOVIE FOR HIS VISIONARY REMAKE OF HALLOWEEN!
Cage: THIS IS TOO MUCH! TURN IT OFF RIGHT NOW!
Deal: Cage is LOSING HIS MIND as anyone who knows Cage knows he DESPISES Uwe Boll and he wanted to personally track down Rob Zombie and kick his ass for how he BUTCHERED the Halloween remake! Seeing this has to be TORTURE for Cage!
Storm: That video stops and now one starts playing of Daniel Dare dressed like ELVIS at a Karaoke contest …. SINGING?
*Dare on video: MY HEART WILL GO OOOOOOOOOOOONNNNNNNN!
Deal: Dear God it’s a video of Dare singing a CELINE DION SONG! I will never will get this image out of my mind!
Dare: THIS IS SLANDER! THIS IS AI GENERATED SLANDER! MUSIC IS NOISE AND I SURE AS HELL WOULD NEVER SING A CELINE DION SONG! TURN THIS OFF!
Deal: The Saint warned them not to go into this room! This is some sort twisted play on fears they both might have and it appears to be working as the Saint is engaging in EMOTIONAL CRUELTY towards both Cage and Dare!
Storm: They are both sweating profusely as this is clearly some form of torture by the Saint who set this room up just for them!
Deal: I guess he figured if they are going to fight in and destroy his house he is going to find a way to amuse himself in the process ….
(Another video plays and it shows Horror In The High Desert director Dutch Marich.)
Marich: Hi, Horror In The High Desert fans! It’s me, Dutch Marich, and I want to thank you all for enjoying the movies, especially the last one, Majesty. But I recently had an epiphany and realized I HATE making horror movies! So I am announcing I am officially CANCELLING Part Five of the Horror In The High Desert series and going back to my first love, making documentary movies about the greatest Olympic sport of all time …. CURLING!
Cage: NO! DAMN YOU SAINT! THIS ISN’T FUNNY! YOU’VE GONE TOO FAR …. I THINK I’M GOING TO BE SICK!
Deal: Cage is down on all fours DRY HEAVING as the idea of Horror In The High Desert Part Five not being made is too much for him to handle!
Storm: Now ANOTHER video is playing on the television! What else could we see!
Deal: It looks like a government official making a speech? What in the world is going on!
Government official: Today, for the first time in history, the House Of Representatives UNANIMOUSLY voted to make the production, distribution and consumption of pineapple pizza ILLEGAL! The bill immediately went to the Senate where it passed UNANIMOUSLY and then went to the President’s desk where he immediately signed it and then promised that anyone caught violating this federal law will immediately go to prison for LIFE!
Dare: THIS ISN’T FUNNY SAINT! PINEAPPLE PIZZA IS A GIFT FROM THE GODS AND I REFUSE TO LISTEN TO YOU SULLY IT’S GOOD NAME LIKE THIS!
Deal: Dare is HYPERVENTILATING as this video clearly didn’t sit well with him! A light flicks on near Dare and we see a PINEAPPLE PIZZA on a table waiting for him! Dare immediately rushes over to get himself a slice to calm his nerves! He grabs a slice and we hear a BUZZING SOUND …. The pineapple pizza is attached to an ELECTRO SHOCK MACHINE! Dare is being ZAPPED with electricity while he holds the slice but he STILL EATS IT! Damn this man loves his pineapple pizza!
Storm: Even while he’s being shocked with electricity! The Saint has always said enjoying pineapple pizza was a sign of mental illness and he may be on to something!
Deal: Dare finishes the slice and flips off the Saint when he’s done! Neither he or Cage are happy with him right now!
Cage: WHAT THE HELL IS WRONG WITH YOU SAINT! THIS IS TOO MUCH!
Dare: YOU ARE A SICK MAN SAINT! YOU HEAR ME? YOU ARE SICK?
Saint: YOU GUYS WANT SICK? I’LL GIVE YOU SICK!
Deal: The Saint has a box and pulls out what appears to be noise cancelling headphones? Why the hell is the Saint putting on noise cancelling headphones?
Storm: The Saint pulls what appears to be a remote out of his pocket. He points it towards something and clicks a button. MUSIC starts to play …. Oh God Saint you didn’t. PLEASE TELL ME YOU DIDN’T!
Music: I JUST WANT YOU FOR MY OWN …. MORE THAN YOU COULD EVER KNOW …. MAKE MY WISH COME TRUE …. ALL I WANT FOR CHRISTMAS IS YOU!
Deal: DAMN IT HE DID! The Saint is TORTURING Cage and Dare with the most annoying, obnoxious, overplayed holiday song, ALL I WANT FOR CHRISTMAS BY MARIAH CAREY! THIS IS INHUMAN!
Cage: SAINT YOU SON OF A BITCH! THIS IS DEPRAVED EVEN FOR YOU!
Dare: MUSIC IS NOISE AND THIS IS THE NOISIEST NOISE I’VE EVER HEARD! I HATE YOU SAINT!
Saint: WHAT’S THAT? I CAN’T HEAR EITHER OF YOU! DAMN THESE NOISE CANCELLING HEADPHONES WORK GREAT! THEY WERE EXPENSIVE, BUT WORTH EVERY PENNY!
Deal: Cage and Dare are both covering their ears screaming bloody murder and who can blame them as the Saint has piped in Mariah Carey’s GOD AWFUL Christmas song to torture them! This is sick! Twisted! And I think this violates the part in the United States Constitution that outlaws CRUEL AND UNUSUAL PUNISHMENT as NO ONE likes this song!
Storm: Speak for yourself, I think it’s kinda catchy! ALL I WANT FOR CHRISTMAS …. IS YOU!
Deal: YOU NEED HELP! Cage and Dare have their ears covered and are screaming at the Saint to turn the song off and of course the Saint decides to TURN UP THE VOLUME! Cage and Dare now go to the door and are trying to kick it open but the door is LOCKED!
Storm: They are demanding it be open and are kicking at the door trying to break it down! Cage and Dare now both lower their shoulders and BLAST into the door and it opens up! They both go spilling into the hallway and they both look RELIEVED to be out of that room!
Saint: CAGE! DANIEL DARE! YOU HAVE BOTH FACED YOUR FEARS! POORLY! BUT YOU FACED THEM! I HOPE YOU ENJOYED THE SHOW! HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA!
Deal: The Saint is laughing hysterically at what he just put Cage and Dare through and for the first time ever I think Cage and Dare agree with each other as neither of them found this funny! But they don’t have time to worry about that as there is still a match to be won and now the fists start flying AGAIN!
Storm: They are fighting down the hallway and are battering each other against the wall! They have beaten each other half to death this entire time and they still have a lot of fight in them!
Deal: Cage and Dare continue to batter each other and they are making their way towards a GLASS DOOR! Cage and Dare are moving at WARP SPEED as they pummel each other and THEY THROW EACH OTHER THROUGH THE GLASS DOOR! OH MY GOD!
Storm: THAT WAS MESSED UP! These two were already bloody head to toe and now they just sliced each other open even more! There is a pool of blood forming beneath both of them and even more glass stuck in their bodies! How much further are they going to push each other!
Deal: As far as they have to! That’s how far they will push each other! Both men are pushing themselves up and we see they are on the patio that leads to the Cathedral’s backyard! They are now OUTSIDE and will you look at that? IT’S SNOWING! They are outside in the snow and there is a GIANT CHRISTMAS TREE in the back yard with CHRISTMAS GIFTS underneath it!
Storm: And look who’s standing in front of the tree …. It’s SAINTA CLAUS!
Deal: IT IS SAINTA CLAUS! The Saint has put on his Sainta Claus get up and is standing in front of the Christmas tree waving Cage and Dare towards him!
Saint: HO HO HO! MERRY CHRISTMAS TO YOU TWO! Despite the fact you both have turned my house in a war zone and will be paying through the nose to get it fixed, as the official provider of holiday greetings and seasons beatings, as the special referee of this all important match, I decided it was only right that I got each of you a very special CHRISTMAS GIFT! Dare, here is YOURS!
Deal: Sainta Claus hands Dare a box and he quickly opens it up …. EDNA! IT’S EDNA! The barbed wire baseball bat Dare has used on numerous victims over the years!
Saint: Enjoy the gift! If you don't, that's not my problem! Cage, here is YOURS!
Deal: Sainta Claus hands Cage his gift and he opens it up …. It’s a KENDO STICK wrapped with DUCT TAPE AND RAZOR BLADES!
Storm: Both Cage and Dare seem happy with their gifts which goes to show Sainta Claus is WAY BETTER than that fraud Santa Claus! That asshole always forgets the batteries!
Deal: Don’t get me started on that FAKE! But that’s for another day as after beating each other senseless throughout the Cathedral, Cage and Dare are now outside in the back yard, IN THE SNOW, bloodied and bruised with both of them holding a VERY DANGEROUS WEAPON in their hands! The blood pouring out of their numerous wounds is turning the snow beneath their feet bright red and here is a pool of blood around both men!
Saint: What are you two waiting for? You have your gifts, now FUCK EACH OTHER UP ALREADY!
Deal: They don’t need to be told twice as Cage and Dare are now DUELING with their weapons! Dare swings at Cage with Edna but he blocks it away with the Kendo Stick! Cage now swings at Dare who bats it away with Edna! These two are trying to MAIM each other permanently here in the backyard of the Cathedral!
Storm: And the snow is falling harder now! Both men are fighting the blood falling into their eyes and the snow blowing in their face! This match sure has had everything!
Deal: Dare and Cage continue to swing away at each other but are not able to land a shot! Cage takes a wild swing with the Kendo Stick but Dare ducks out of the way! Cage tries to get himself set but his feet slip in the snow and DARE SMASHES CAGE IN THE BACK WITH EDNA!
Storm: Cage HOWLS in agony as the barbed wire digs into his flesh! Dare takes Edna and is now GRINDING IT UP AND DOWN CAGE’S BACK! LOOK AT ALL THAT BLOOD!
Deal: Dare is taking chunks out of Cage’s back with Edna and there is a SICK, TWISTED SMILE ON DARE’S FACE! He is TORTURING CAGE and I THINK HE’S GETTING OFF ON IT!
Storm: Dare derives happiness from the misery of others and this is without question his HAPPY PLACE!
Deal: Cage grabs the Kendo Stick with both hands and takes a desperation swing backwards over his shoulders and gets Dare in the face with it! Cage now pulls the Kendo Stick forward and MY GOD! One of the razor blades got Dare on the side of his face and opened up a HUGE wound!
Storm: Dare recoils in pain and now Cage rushes at him and CROSS CHECKS Dare in the face with the Kendo Stick like a hockey player and Dare goes down! He’s trying to get up but is slipping on the snow and now Cage begins WHALING ON DARE WITH THE KENDO STICK!
Deal: Cage is GOING OFF on Dare and look at Cage’s face! He has gone totally SAVAGE! He may be here physically but mentally he is elsewhere as every facet of what makes Cage who he is and his humanity have taken leave from his mind and has been replaced by a bloodthirsty, ravenous ANIMAL!
Storm: It’s the zombie in him! You know how much he loves those zombie movies! He’s watched so many of them it’s turned him into one!
Deal: You know that’s not possible! Or I don’t think it is! Either way Cage is BATTERING Dare head to toe with that Kendo Stick and is opening a new one each time one of those razor blades makes contact with his flesh!
Storm: Dare tries to sit up and Cage BLASTS HIM OVER THE HEAD! Dare goes down and Cage goes for the cover! 1 …. 2 …. DARE KICKS OUT IN TIME!
Deal: Dare was able to kick out before the Saint counted to three, and did you notice each time the Saint’s hand slapped the snow, BLOOD came shooting up as everywhere these men go there is a pool of blood that follows them!
Storm: I saw that and that is the perfect way to describe this match! A never ending pool of blood! I’m surprised either of these men have any left!
Deal: Cage gets back to his feet and tries to reset as Dare is barely able to stand up! Cage moves towards Dare, Kendo Stick still in tow …. Dare grabs a handful of blood soaked snow and THROWS IT IN CAGE’S EYES! Cage is frantically wiping the snow out of his eyes …. Dare comes up from behind Cage with Edna and is TRYING TO FORCE IT INTO CAGE’S MOUTH!
Storm: Dare has a modified FULL NELSON on Cage and is using it to keep Edna in his mouth! Cage is trying to keep his mouth closed and the barbed wire is SLICING OPEN HIS LIPS!
Deal: Blood is now pouring out of Cage’s mouth and Cage is desperately trying to break out! Cage reaches his hands up and GRABS Edna! The barbed wire is cutting into his hands but he is FORCING Edna away from his mouth! Cage leans forward and now swings his head backwards into Dare’s face! He caught him on the nose and that stuns Dare! He does it again and Dare loses his grip!
Storm: Cage breaks free and turns to face Dare …. Dare raises Edna above his head and BRINGS IT DOWN VIOLENTLY ON CAGE’S HEAD! Cage hits the ground and now the blood is flowing like a river out of his head!
Deal: Dare is standing over Cage with a crazed look in his eyes and I feel like we just witnessed a horrific re-enactment of the scene from The Walking Dead where Negan killed Glen! Only Negan called his weapon Lucille and Dare is WAY MORE EVIL than Negan ever was!
Storm: Cage is down and he isn’t moving as Dare literally split his head open with Edna! A PERVERSE SMILE appears on Dare’s face and now he covers Cage! There is no way Cage kicks out of this!
Deal: The Saint counts and we get 1 …. 2 …. CAGE KICKS OUT! HE KICKED OUT! IT WAS AT THE LAST SECOND BUT DAMN IT HE KICKED OUT!
Storm: HOW! I THOUGHT HE WAS DONE! HOW DID HE KICK OUT!
Deal: Dare is asking himself the same question as he can’t believe Cage survived that! What a scene this is! Two of RAGE’s all time greats, battling it out in the back yard of another all time great, covered head to toe in their own blood as the Chicago snow falls around them!
Storm: The thing is only Dare is on his feet! Cage has next to nothing left and while Dare is beaten down himself, he still has more to give than Cage at this point! It’s going to take a miracle for Cage to pull this off!
Deal: Cage is trying to get to his feet and Dare raises his hand up! That means the TESTICLE SQUEEZE is coming as he wants to end this NOW! Dare charges in for the Testcicle Squeeze …. Cage BLOCKS IT and takes Dare to the ground with an arm bar! He sees the Kendo Stick nearby and places Dare’s hand on it …. CAGE STOMPS DARE’S HAND ON THE KENDO STICK!
Storm: One of the razor blades sliced open Dare’s hand! Cage just cut open his power hand, the one he uses for the Testicle Squeeze and that cut is SICKENING! There is blood everywhere!
Deal: That also snapped the Kendo Stick in half and now Cage’s weapon is useless! But he picks Dare up and delivers a FALCON ARROW on what’s left of it and the razor blades go into Dare’s back! Cage covers him and here’s the count! 1 …. 2 …. DARE KICKS OUT RIGHT BEFORE THREE!
Storm: Now I’m asking HOW DID DARE DO THAT! That would have put away most wrestlers easily!
Deal: Dare isn’t most wrestlers! Neither is Cage! And these men are giving everything they have in this WAR of a match! Cage can’t believe he didn’t get the three count there and seems to be asking himself what is it going to take to defeat Dare!
Storm: You can see his breath in the cold Chicago air as he tries to think of something, anything to put Dare down as nothing has worked so far!
Deal: Cage gets to his feet and again goes to try to put Dare away …. TESTICLE SQUEEZE! DARE HAS THE TESTICLE SQUEEZE ON CAGE! That’s the same hand that got sliced open by the razor blades on the Kendo Stick and blood is pouring out of Dare’s hand as he applies the hold but it seems to be working as Cage is in TORTUROUS PAIN!
Storm: The Saint is standing by Cage to see if he taps out, but Cage is refusing to give in! Dare is screaming at Cage to call it quits while his manhood is intact but Cage will not tap out!
Deal: Normally there would be ring ropes Cage could try to get to but they are fighting outside in the snow so Cage has nothing to turn to except whatever strength he has left! The problem is I don’t think he has much if any left!
Storm: Cage is hanging on, using the strongest part of his body to stay in the fight and that’s his HEART! Cage’s biggest strength throughout his career has always been his heart, but it’s also been his biggest weakness as it has led him to push him further than he should have! This is looking like one of those times!
Deal: The Saint continues to look over Cage to see if he’s going to tap and Cage is still refusing to give in! Dare is squeezing harder and harder and you can only imagine the pain Cage is in right now! Dare is telling the Saint to call the match but Cage screams at him not to even think about it because he’s not done!
Storm: This is PAINFUL to watch! Cage is refusing to give in but he looks to be fading! I think he’s fading!
Deal: HE IS! Cage looks like he is passing out as his eyes are rolling back in his head! He is losing consciousness and now the Saint raises Cage’s hand …. It falls! He raises it a second time and it FALLS AGAIN!
Storm: This isn’t looking good for Cage! One more time and it’s over!
Deal: Dare is screaming at the Saint to raise his hand again! He believes Cage is done and won’t respond! The Saint takes a deep breath and raises Cage’s hand a third time …. IT STAYS UP! CAGE’S HAND STAYS UP! DARE CAN’T BELIEVE IT! THE SAINT CAN’T BELIEVE! THESE FANS IN NEW YORK CAN’T BELIEVE IT! AND I SURE AS HELL CAN’T BELIEVE IT EITHER!
Storm: The fans here in New York City are on their feet cheering for Cage! They want him to keep fighting! They want him to take down Dare!
Fans: CAGE! CAGE! CAGE!
Deal: The sound of the fans chanting for Cage is being piped into the loud speaker system of the Cathedral and they can hear it in the back yard! Cage can hear it and is now pounding his hand on the ground trying to fire himself up as the fans continue to chant louder!
Storm: Cage is trying to WILL himself to overcome the UNGODLY PAIN he is feeling and fight out of the Testicle Squeeze that Dare has shown no signs of letting up on! In fact he’s only putting more pressure on!
Deal: I’ve never seen a more pained expression in my life than the one I see on Cage’s face right now! But I’ve also never seen a look of greater determination either! Cage is trying to force his way to his feet while Dare STILL has the Testicle Squeeze on!
Storm: He’s back on his feet! Cage has somehow forced his way to his feet!
Deal: Cage is back up and now he reaches down to Dare’s hand that has the Testicle Squeeze on and JAMS HIS THUMB INTO THE CUT ON HIS HAND! Remember that’s the hand Cage stomped into the Kendo Stick that got cut open by the razor blades! Now Cage is DIGGING his thumb into that wound and is RIPPING IT OPEN FURTHER!
Storm: Dare is HOWLING IN PAIN and blood is GUSHING out of the wound!
Deal: Cage continues to jam his thumb into the wound and DARE LETS GO! DARE LETS GO OF THE TESTICLE SQUEEZE …. THUNDER CAGE! CAGE GOT HIM WITH THE THUNDER CAGE!
Storm: DARE IS DOWN! HE’S DOWN AND HE ISN’T MOVING!
Deal: CAGE COVERS HIM! 1 …. 2 …. 3! CAGE GOT HIM! HE GOT HIM! CAGE IS THE NEW RAGE WORLD CHAMPION!
**DING**DING**DING**
Stock: LADIES AND GENTLEMEN! THE WINNER OF THE FEAR FACTORY …. AND THE NEW RAGE WORLD CHAMPION …. CAGE!
(Deafening pop from the fans. A video of the fans celebrating the win is projected onto a large screen by the Cathedral’s backyard with chants of CAGE! CAGE! CAGE! erupting again.)
Deal: CAGE HAS DONE IT! Cage has defeated Daniel Dare in what might be the SICKEST and BLOODIEST match I have ever seen but Cage defeats Daniel Dare and is now the NEW RAGE WORLD CHAMPION! HE DID IT!
Storm: What a match! WHAT A MATCH THIS WAS! It had everything you could possibly think of and more! These men threw everything they had at each other and gave us a match for the ages. But in the end Cage prevails and RAGE has a new world champion!
Deal: Dare is sitting in the snow, covered in blood and breathing heavily, taking in the sight of the Saint handing Cage the RAGE World Championship belt and raising his hand in victory!
Storm: Cage looks up at the video showing the fans celebrating back in New York City and raises the belt above his head in acknowledgement! The cheers get even louder as the fans get the ending they were hoping for, Cage is walking out as champion!
Deal: A feud between two of the biggest names in RAGE that has lasted for almost THREE YEARS comes to a head in a match I will never forget for as long as I live. The Saint has pulled out his cellphone and is telling the paramedics to come inside NOW as Dare, clearly in pain, is trying to stand and walk off but is having difficulty doing so while Cage COLLAPSES into the snow as the exhaustion finally overwhelms him!
Storm: Is Cage making SNOW ANGELS or are his arms and legs just moving because of the cold and pain?
Deal: I don’t know, but whatever it is Cage is making a snow angel with his own blood and it’s own way that seems like a fitting end to this match! The paramedics have made it to the back yard and immediately begin working on Cage and Dare as both of these men are going to need serious medical attention after this!
Storm: That’s not all who came out, look who else has joined us!
Deal: It’s the FREAKS ON PARADE! We haven’t seen them in forever! They have come out to the back yard and they have HUGE BOX OF FIRE WORKS! They start lighting them off and we have a Christmas fireworks display to end Year 22! Cage sees the fireworks and says something to the Saint!
Cage: I THOUGHT YOU SAID NOTHING FLAMMABLE!
Saint: I SAID NOTHING FLAMMABLE FOR YOU!
Cage: BASTARD! IT WAS ONE ROOM!
Saint: IT WAS A BIG ROOM!
Deal: The Saint and Cage continue to discuss the flammable items issue as the paramedics continue to work on him as well as Dare. The Freaks are filling the sky with fireworks and this is the perfect way to end 2025 in RAGE! Thank you all for watching Year 22 and we can’t wait to see all of you in 2026! Until then MERRY CHRISTMAS, HAPPY HOLIDAYS AND WE WILL SEE YOU NEXT YEAR!
(The ending credits roll with Cage being loaded onto a stretcher with the RAGE World Championship belt resting on his waist, Dare being wheeled out on a stretcher of his own and the Freaks On Parade continuing to set off fireworks while the Saint looks on.)
[Card]
RAGE Year 22 PPV
Tuesday, December 23rd, 2025
Madison Square Garden - New York, New York
Main Event
RAGE World Championship
-Live from The Saint's Cathedral in Chicago, Illinois on RAGE Vision!
-Fear Factory Match
Special Guest Referee: The Saint
Daniel Dare (champion) vs. Cage
RAGE Bare Knuckles Championship
The Bootslut (champion) w/ Filthy Phil vs. Monster Big Tel
RAGE Scientific Showcase Championship
Doug Devens (champion) w/ Thomas Gordon vs. Nightwalker
RAGE High Stakes Championship
Scott Grayse (champion) vs. Doug Devens w/ Thomas Gordon
RAGE Gauntlet Tag Team Championships
Thee Storm (Lady Giant and Crazy Jenna) (champions) vs. Action Jay Jackson and Gemini w/ Homeless Don
One-on-One Match
-Paid for by Richard Mason
-Live from Saudi Arabia on RAGE Vision!
Steve Hogar vs. Kip Kutler
Loser Leaves RAGE Match
-Handicapped Match
Harvey Adams vs. Sweet FA and Tuppence Banglarron w/ Filthy Phil
Double Jeopardy Prize Steel Cage Match
-Climb the cage - somehow figure out a way to win the briefcase hanging from the rafters to claim the Double Jeopardy prize!
Participants:
Joe Mills
Dana Czech
Monster Big Pat
Monster Big Dave
Monster Big Hamish
Kristian Bane
Harmony Hardin
Sin
Biz MacTavish
Cora
Kristial Ball
Bart the Florida Man
LaPercell Daisy
Dan the Baptist
Lucy
Bobby Bastard
Harold Hartley
Malaboo Dreamstone
Alice Killjoy
Dolly Killjoy
Fifteen
Reginald Van Newton
Shannan Hicks
[Content]
Deal: We are kicking things off here at Year 22 with the Double Jeopardy Cage match! 23 RAGE superstars will be competing inside of this cage to claim the prize that is inside a briefcase that is suspended above the ring! The object is to climb the cage and claim the briefcase and whoever is able to grab it and win the Double Jeopardy prize, it will grant whoever wins it the ability to restart ANY MATCH ONE TIME and there is NO EXPIRATION DATE on this prize!
Storm: That’s a TRUE LEGEND of a prize, almost as good as waking up on Christmas morning and finding Santa Claus left you a Buddy Meyers bath bomb and a super sized box of Corn Flakes under your tree! Neil Puller and his Ricker Fed crap has nothing to do with this!
Deal: Yeah, sure let’s go with that! There is a verifiable WHO’S WHO of RAGE competing in this match. I mean look at all these WORLD CLASS SUPERSTARS competing in this match!
Joe Mills
Dana Czech
Monster Big Pat
Monster Big Dave
Monster Big Hamish
Kristian Bane
Harmony Hardin
Sin
Biz MacTavish
Cora
Kristal Ball
Bart the Florida Man
LaPercell Daisy
Dan the Baptist
Lucy
Bobby Bastard
Harold Hartley
Malaboo Dreamstone
Alice Killjoy
Dolly Killjoy
Fifteen
Reginald Van Newton
Shannan Hicks
Storm: That’s a hell of a list! A total VIP contingent of RAGE AND PRO WRESTLING!
Deal: Every wrestler in RAGE is a VIP of this business! That’s what makes us RAGE!
Stock: LADIES AND BLOODY GENTLEMEN! UP NEXT IS THE DOUBLE BLOODY JEOPARDY CAGE MATCH! THE DOUBLE JEOPARDY PRIZE IS INSIDE A BLOODY BRIEFCASE SUSPENDED FROM THE RAFTERS ABOVE THE RING! THE FIRST PERSON TO CLIMB THE BLOODY CAGE AND GRAB THE BRIEFCASE WILL WIN THE DOUBLE JEOPARDY PRIZE WHICH WILL ALLOW THE HOLDER TO RESTART ONE BLOODY MATCH ANY TIME AT A TIME AND PLACE OF THEIR BLOODY CHOOSING AND THERE IS NO BLOODY EXPIRATION DATE ON THIS PRIZE!
NOW THAT WE GOT THAT OUT OF THE BLOODY WAY LET’S MEET THE BLOODY COMPETITORS!
JOE MILLS
DANA CZECH
MONSTER BIG PAT
MONSTER BIG DAVE
MONSTER BIG HAMISH
KRISTIAN BANE
HARMONY HARDIN
SIN
BIZ MACTAVISH
CORA
KRISTAL BALL
BART THE FLORIDA MAN
LAPERCELL DAISY
DAN THE BAPTIST
LUCY
BOBBY BASTARD
HAROLD HARTLEY
MALABOO DREAMSTONE
ALICE KILLJOY
DOLLY KILLJOY
FIFTEEN
REGINALD VAN NEWTON
AND SHANNAN BLOODY HICKS!
Deal: We are just moments away from this very important match! But now that the wrestlers are inside the cage I notice we are short a few wrestlers as Kristal Ball is nowhere to be found! What is going on with that?
Storm: I don’t know why she wouldn’t be here, but Ball is apparently running late or totally forgot about the match and I doubt she forgot!
Deal: I doubt that too! I also don’t see Harold Hartley either! He was listed as one of the favorites in Las Vegas to win this, but he’s not here either! What is going on?
Storm: Hartley never runs late, I hope nothing happened to him! Same goes for Kristal Ball! What is going on here!?
Deal: That’s two people missing from this match and we have no idea what happened to them! We’ll have to find out later as right now this match is about to start with the 21 wrestlers who did make it to the cage!
**DING**DING**
Deal: Here we go and immediately we have wrestlers going towards the cage wall! Bart the Florida Man makes a quick move to get towards the briefcase, but Monster Big Hamish grabs him off the cage wall and CHOKE SLAMS him to the mat!
Storm: Harmony Hardin is on the top turnbuckle trying to get up the cage but Fifteen comes underneath her and POWER BOMBS Hardin to the mat!
Deal: RVN now runs up and STOMPS Hardin in the head! He calls her a DEFECT for thinking she could claim a prize meant for either him or Fifteen!
Storm: Cora turns and spins. She wipes out both of the Killjoys with a FLYING BODY BLOCK! Cora now turns towards the cage and starts to climb but is quickly cut off by Lucy who grabs her by the shoulder and yanks her back down!
Deal: Lucy tries to climb the cage wall, but Bobby grabs her by the ankle and roughly pulls Lucy off the wall! Lucy angrily shoves him and the former couple are having words with each other, but here comes DTB from behind with a DOUBLE AXE HANDLE to Bobby!
Storm: Monsters Big Dave and Big Pat are slugging it out with Mills and Czech as they all are preventing each other from getting onto the cage! The Double Jeopardy prize is dangling from the rafters waiting for someone to climb up and grab it but that is going to be a tough task for whoever pulls it off!
Deal: Shannan Hicks has LaPecell Daisy above his head and PRESS SLAMS her into the cage! He now flexes his muscles in celebration and screams at everyone in the cage!
Hicks: Y’ALL BETTER GET OUT OF MAHHH WAY BECAUSE IMMA WINNING THIS ONE, DADDY!
Storm: Nice to see Hicks is as confident as ever, but he better pay attention because Bane comes up from behind and THROWS Hicks face first into the cage!
Deal: Malaboo Dreamstone is tied up with Sin and Biz and they are letting each other have it! There will be no teamwork found in this match tonight!
*The action continues for the next several minutes with every wrestler showing out. Mills and Czech show off their legendary teamwork as they take down Big Dave and Big Pat with a combination of a Double Superkick followed by a Double Drop Kick. Big Dave and Big Pat return the favor shortly after that as they threw Mills and Czech over their shoulders, intentionally smashing Mills and Czech into each other before delivering a massive power slam to both.
Fifteen showed off his impressive skills by climbing the cage and leaping off towards Bastard Bobby with a dynamic flying shoulder tackle. Bobby was able to fight back and hit Fifteen with a Fall Away Slam into the cage. Lucy and Dan The Baptist double team Bobby and drop him with a DDT into a Curb Stomp combo, which leads to Bobby getting an unlikely assist from Cora who sends Lucy flying into the cage with an amazing Flying Head Scissors. Bobby got up and dropped DTB with a clothesline, only to find himself swarmed by Fifteen and RVN.
Sin and Biz show off their impressive teamwork against the Killjoys with Filthy Phil cheering them on from the outside. Sin, putting her announcing skills to use during the assault, perfectly narrates the ass kicking Biz and herself lay on the Killjoy’s, throwing the word bloody and some other choice words we will not repeat here at them, clearly enjoying the beating they are delivering. And of course Biz made sure to leave her mark, literally, as she bit both Alice and Dolly on their shoulders, leaving a huge bite mark on them and nearly taking a large chunk of flesh with her.
Hicks and Bane take turns smashing each other’s head into the cage, with Hicks repeatedly asking Bane “DO YOU KNOW WHO YOU’RE MESSING WITH, DADDY?”, a question Bane clearly gets tired of being asked very quickly.
Dreamstone found herself tied up with Bart and LaPercell and that fight proved far more vicious than people expected with all of them hitting what could be considered dirty moves on each other in the process.
There was no shortage of high impact moves as wrestlers such as Mills, DTB, Sin, and Big Hamish all pulling off amazing moves off of the cage well, such as Mills with a Moonsault off the cage onto the Monsters, DTB with an amazing Tornado DDT on Bobby, Sin with a Hurricanrana on Alice and Big Hamish of all people with a massive splash onto Bart the Florida Man who was all over the place during the chaos.
There were several near misses as numerous wrestlers went for the briefcase and failed. Biz came close, Lucy almost got it, RVN made a suicidal leap off of the cage and came within an inch of claiming it, and Big Dave came painfully close before missing it and crashing into several wrestler’s below.
There was no shortage of highlight reel moves, but perhaps the most shocking moment didn’t involve an attempt for the briefcase but something far more controversial involving Cora!
Deal: Cora and Lucy are battling each other tooth and nail as they are bashing each other’s head into the cage! Lucy with a martial arts kick to Cora, who responds with a spinning back fist to Lucy!
Storm: They have really torn into each other! I would love to see them face off in a regular match after this!
Deal: So would I! Lucy with a Knee Strike to Cora, but she quickly follows up with a HEAD BUTT! That knocks Lucy backwards and now Cora starts to climb the cage! She has her eyes on the briefcase as she goes but now Lucy recovers and goes after her! Lucy clocks Cora in the head and drives her head into the cage! Lucy has Cora by the mask and is SMASHING her head into the cage!
Storm: Cora fires her elbow into Lucy’s midsection and that slows her down! Cora now SHOVES Lucy and she is losing her footing! Lucy reaches out for the cage wall to prevent her from falling, but accidentally gets a hold of Cora’s mask and RIPS IT OFF AS SHE FALLS TO THE MAT …. CORA HAS BEEN UNMASKED ….
Deal: IT’S KRISTAL BALL! CORA HAS BEEN KRISTAL BALL UNDER A MASK THIS WHOLE TIME! This explains why we thought Kristal Ball was missing because she was actually disguised as CORA in that mask!
Storm: The fans are SHOCKED as they can’t believe what they just saw! Filthy Phil is FEIGNING surprise like he didn’t know what was going on! He actually yelled at Kristal Ball “WHAT ARE YOU DOING AND WHY ARE YOU WEARING CORA’S MASK!” and I call BULLSHIT!
Deal: I’m also calling BULLSHIT and so is this crowd! They are giving Filthy Phil the business as we just discovered Cora was Kristal Ball in a mask and has been made to pull DOUBLE DUTY by Phil by having her wrestle TWICE at RAGE events and HE’S collecting DOUBLE WAGES for one wrestler!
Storm: The fans are yelling at Filthy Phil and some of them are throwing their empty drink cups and food wrappers at him and are calling him a crook! Filthy Phil is trying to explain himself to the fans at ringside and that is going as poorly as you would expect!
Deal: Filthy Phil is still being pelted with garbage and OH GOD! He just got blasted by a cheese burger from an angry kid in the front row! His jacket is now COVERED with ketchup, mayonnaise, lettuce and onions and now someone takes a container of MUSTARD and SQUIRTS him with it! The fans are not happy with Filthy Phil EXPLOITING poor Kristal Ball and now he is covered in food condiments!
Storm: It serves him right and I hope Kristal Ball is at least getting her share of those wages that Filthy Phil is collecting for himself! What a SCAM ARTIST!
*The fallout from the unmasking of Cora brought a great deal of heat on Filthy Phil as even the wrestlers started calling him out for being greedy and exploiting Cora, prompting the announcers to remark that Filthy Phil is lucky he is outside of the cage while the wrestlers are inside as Filthy Phil would likely be on the receiving end of a serious beating. A few wrestlers even offered to hook Cora up with a good attorney to ensure she gets all the money she’s owed.
As for the match itself, there were several more near misses, including one by DTB who was on the top of the cage and was extremely close to grabbing the briefcase. Bobby climbed up the cage and prevented DTB from grabbing it and was able to hit DTB with the most ring shaking Bastard Bomb of his career on DTB off the cage!
RVN quickly followed Bobby up and delivered a Session Ender off of the cage and Fifteen followed that with a massive splash off of the top rope! All three of them begin working over Bobby and which led to Cora actually “running” in to help Bobby, one of the wrestlers who promised to hook her up with a good attorney, in order to attempt to fight them off.
This led to a massive brawl that saw Sin and Biz getting involved, the Killjoy’s joining in, Harmony Hardin getting involved, Hicks, Bane, Bart, Daisy as well as Monster Big Hamish. Despite Bouts Of Honor being over, it was clear the bad blood between Team Cage and Team Dare still lingered as this brawl took over almost the entire cage. While they all brawled back and forth, this left Mills, Czech, Big Dave and Big Pat alone to battle each other in a match deciding encounter.)
Deal: Big Pat has Czech up and hits him with a CHOKE SLAM! Czech bounces off the mat and Big Pat turns towards Mills who NAILS HIM WITH A SUPER KICK! Big Dave rushes at him and gets a super kick of his own! The Monsters are rocked and now Mills is climbing the cage! He has his eyes on the briefcase and there is no one in his way!
Storm: Mills is climbing the cage as fast as he can but Big Pat and Big Dave are back up and are CLIMBING after him! Mills is almost to the top of the cage, but Big Pat has him by the ankle and is trying to pull him down! Now Big Dave has the other ankle and is doing the same!
Deal: Mills is hanging onto the top of the cage for dear life as both Big Pat and Big Dave are trying to stop him from getting to the briefcase …. HERE COMES CZECH! He’s back up and is climbing the cage towards Mills!
Storm: Czech has gotten between the Monsters and ELBOWS Big Dave in the face! Now he elbows Big Pat! They lose their grip on Mills ankles now Czech climbs up and tells Mills to get on his shoulders!
Deal: Mills nods his head and now he is STANDING on Czech’s shoulders while Czech holds onto the cage! Big Pat and Big Dave once again reach for Mills as he LEAPS off of Czech’s shoulder’s just as Czech takes Big Pat and Big Dave back down to the mat with a DOUBLE CLOTHESLINE … MILLS GRABS THE BRIEFCASE IN MID AIR AND CRASHES TO THE MAT WITH IT! MILLS WINS THE DOUBLE JEOPARDY PRIZE!
**DING**DING**DING**
Stock: LADIES AND GENTLEMEN! THE WINNER OF THE DOUBLE BLOODY JEOPARDY CAGE MATCH AND THE DOUBLE JEOPARDY PRIZE …. JOE MILLS!
(Crowd reacts loudly)
Deal: WOW! WHAT AN ENDING! Joe Mills climbed on the shoulders of his long time partner Dana Czech and made an incredible leap to grab the briefcase to claim victory and the Double Jeopardy prize inside of it! Talk about TEAM WORK!
Storm: Mills is holding up the briefcase in victory and Czech rushes over to congratulate him! Czech is helping Mills to his feet as the rest of the wrestlers clear out of the cage cursing themselves out over the lost opportunity.
Deal: Mills can now restart any match at any time one time with that prize and there is no expiration date so he can use that prize ANY TIME he wants. It can be next week or next year and Mills can plot and plan how to best use it without the burden of a deadline hanging over his head. Talk about a valuable prize!
Storm: We can only guess when and where Mills will use that prize, but whenever and wherever he uses it, you know he is going to make sure he has maximum strategic advantage when he does!
Deal: Mills has been around long enough to know the benefit of such a prize and how to use it to maximum effect. Mills is parading around the cage with the briefcase in celebration as we kick off Year 22 in grand fashion!
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*Stock: The following match is for the RAGE HIGH STAKES BLOODY CHAMPIONSHIP!
(HUGE crowd pop!)
*Stock: Introducing first, from Chicago, weighing in at 254 bloody pounds, he is the reigning RAGE SCIENTIFIC SHOWCASE CHAMPION - DOUG DEVENS!!!
("Ride of the Valkyries" by Wagner plays as Doug Devens makes his way out to boos from the crowd. There is no interaction between Devens and the fans as he makes his way to the ring with his manager, Thomas Gordon.)
*Stock: And now – Ladies and bloody Gents, get ready, because …..
Standing 6’6” and weighing 236 bloody pounds, from Grand Rapids, Michigan
HERE IS…
THE RAGE HIGH STAKES CHAMPION
SCOTT GRAYSE!!!
(Lights go out in the arena, fans give a mixed reaction. The voice of Scott Grayse comes on "Judgement is coming" as "Cult" by Magnolia Park hits and the lights come back on and on the RAGEvision we see the words "C.H.A.O.S" as Grayse hits the curtain and the fans give him more cheers then boos. Scott pulls out Helen, his trusty hammer from inside the front of his pants. Grayse slides in and poses with Helen.)
Daisy: (Makes a surprise cameo appearance, says one line, and then disappears) Oooh, I'd love to see what else Scotty can pull out of his pants!!!
**DING**DING**
Deal: This is one of two matches tonight for Doug Devens. If he's smart, he'll pace himself and resist the temptation to "go mad." The shorter this match is, the more it favors him.
Storm: (Pops a Leucovorin pill to enhance his verbal skills) Indubitably, my dear Vandessa. Thomas Gordon has accompanied Devens to the ring, but Grayse's second-in-command, Kristian Bane, is conspicuous by his absence.
Deal: I noticed that too. And Grayse and Devens-- WHAT THE HELL??? SANTA CLAUS just JUMPED into the ring and SWUNG a GIANT CANDY CANE into both Devens and referee John Ellers!
Storm: Were they on the Naughty List?
Deal: I have no idea. Wait, WHY am I answering this question?!
Storm: I don't think that's the REAL Santa!!!
Deal: (Sarcastically) REALLY???
Storm: I think that's KRISTIAN BANE dressed up as Santa!
Deal: Sherlock Holmes is on the case...
Storm: I prefer to think of myself as Carmen Sandiego.
Deal: Now "Santa" Bane puts Grayse on top of Devens and shakes Ellers out of his stupor.
*Ellers: 1...2...3!
Deal: DEVENS with a shoulder up. "SANTA" can't believe it!
Storm: Now Ellers ORDERS "Santa" to the back or he'll STRIP Grayse of the High Stakes Title and AUTOMATICALLY AWARD IT to Devens.
Deal: DEVENS takes advantage of the distraction with a neckbreaker on Grayse from behind and a cover.
*Ellers: 1...2...
Deal: Grayse kicks out as Bane storms to the back.
Storm: What is Grayse doing now?
Deal: He exits the ring and grabs an iPad from one of his fans in the front row.
Storm: They call themselves the Grayselanders.
Deal: Cute. But what is Grayse doing with that iPad?
Storm: He's entering something into CHATGPT!
Deal: NOW I've seen everything. Grayse is consulting AI to determine his next move.
Storm: Will it help?
Deal: (Ducks out of the way) Grayse JUMPS onto our table and NAILS a SPLIT-LEGGED MOONSAULT from the table to INSIDE THE RING on Devens!
Storm: We've never seen THAT from Grayse before!!!
Deal: (Shrugs) I guess ChatGPT told him to do it. And Grayse with the cover...
*Ellers: 1...2...3!
Deal: Not quite!
Storm: A frustrated Grayse scrambles back to the outside and enters something into ChatGPT again.
Deal: CORKSCREW LEGDROP by Scott Grayse - always a classic - and another cover.
*Ellers: 1...2...3!
Deal: Devens gets his foot on the ropes right before the 3.
Storm: Grayse is pulling out moves we've never seen from him before.
Deal: All thanks to ChatGPT, which he's using again to determine his next step.
Storm: Now Grayse is cackling, like he saw something funny on the ChatGPT prompt, and he has a VICIOUS look in his eyes.
Deal: TESTICLE SQUEEZE by Grayse. He's laughing like a hyena at this tribute-slash-mockery of the man who stopped his title reign at 517 days.
Storm: According to ChatGPT, Devens faced Dare before in the BWFE and actually defeated him. Our current ring announcer, Robert Stock, was Devens' manager. Dare would not be seen again for quite some time.
Deal: Devens is fading fast. Grayse LETS GO, STEPS BACK, and goes for the LIGHTS OUT SUPERKICK!
Storm: But Gordon TRIPS Grayse, GRABS Ellers, and THROWS the iPad to Devens behind Ellers' back!
Deal: Devens CLOCKS Grayse in the head with the iPad! And it malfunctions on contact, with Siri now repeating "DON'T GO MAD!" in a male British voice.
*Ellers: 1...2...3!
**DING**DING**DING**
*Stock: The winner of the match and NEEEEEEEEEEW RAGE HIGH STAKES CHAMPION - DOUG DEVENS!!!
Deal: Devens gets out of there QUICKLY as he now has to concentrate on Nightwalker.
Storm: The fans are booing the result. They're 100% in support of Grayse in this one.
Deal: Be that as it may, Doug Devens now possesses the belt that allows him to trade it in for a shot at any title he wants in RAGE.
Storm: If that is what he wants to do.
Deal: Scott Grayse held the High Stakes Championship for SEVERAL MONTHS and NEVER cashed it in. A missed opportunity to face Daniel Dare one more time? We'll never know. Because Doug Devens now holds the title, and that makes the Church an ESPECIALLY dangerous threat!
~~~
Deal: Once again Dare has his knives out and this time it’s for Harvey Adams.. Not only does Harvey find himself in a Loser Leaves RAGE Match, but he’s facing his daughters!
Storm: Yep, that is pure evil – or genius, depending on which side of the cosmos you’re sitting.
Deal: This must be horrible for ALL the competitors. Either Harvey Adams goes or both of his daughters do!
Storm: And there’s no way Stinker is going to let that happen. He’d sooner put salt on his corn flakes than let two lovely earners like Sweet FA and Tuppy go.
Deal: Yes, He’s already seen his income cut as Cora was revealed to be Kristal Ball! Anyway, enough about him, let’s pass things over to Stock as this one is about to get under way.
Stock: Righto, listen up, you bloody lot! This next bloody match is a “LOSER LEAVES RAGE MATCH”! Too bloody right it is. And just WHICH sod is bloody leaving? Well it’ll be EITHER….
Ladies and bloody gents – especially you gents, RAGE is now proper bloody proud to bring you – with a combined weight of an earth-shattering and totally incredible 235 bloody pounds; it’s T'n'T! - Lucky Tuppy and Tiffany "Sweet FA" Adams - The Sweet T’s!!
To the accompaniment of Neil Diamond - Sweet Caroline (Audio) Tuppy and Tiff (SFA) emerge through the curtain. Both blondes smile excitedly as they wave to the fans. The waves change to arm sways as they lead the fans into chanting the chorus along with the added “so good!” thrown in.
The girls are ‘dressed’ in plunging neckline one pieces which have absolutely no sides to them whatsoever. Sweet FA has pink lightning bolts on hers and Tuppy has blue ones. They both wear white cowboy boots with the same coloured lightning bolts.
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They strut down to the ring blowing kisses to the crowd, pausing occasionally for pictures.
Once in the ring they make a point of shaking the referee’s hand before taking their places in their corner, still smiling.
Stock: Bloody hell! OR!!!…. facing them…. hailing from Pittsburg, PA and weighing in at 285 bloody pounds, he is...HARVEY ADAMS!
("Harder, Faster, Better, Stronger " hits as Adams strolls to the ring like he owns the place….which he pretty much does. He enters the ring and poses as white pyro goes off over his head.)
Deal: And both girls rush over to give their dad a hug!
Storm: They’re probably secreting weapons on him so that he gets disqualified.
Deal: They are NOT! Besides, in those outfits those bimbos couldn’t possibly secrete anything.
Storm: Ah, but...no, that’s a fair point actually.
Deal: Terry Dale is our match official. He’s good to go and calls for the bell.
**DING**DING**
Storm: And …. nothing.
Deal: No, the girls back up and decide that they are going to tag as that’s the fair ‘Super Face Megastar’ thing to do. Harvey though won’t hear of it. He’s telling them to BOTH stay in the ring. Filthy Phil is loudly seconding that, pointing out that there was nothing in the rules about it being a tag match. Nerison has a word with Stock.
Storm: Yeah and Stock says that BOTH girls HAVE TO BE IN THE RING as that’s what Dare intended.
Deal: Tuppy apologises to Dale AND Harvey as she gets back into the ring. There’s STILL no action though.
Storm: And that’s not good enough for these fans OR for Stock. He’s telling them that if they don’t start NOW then all THREE will be LOSERS and kicked out. Adams immediately charges! Running clothesline. That flattens Tiffany. Tuppy darts forward to Spear Harvey, but he bends to catch her around the middle and Suplexes her over ONTO Tiff!
Storm: He ain’t messing around. It makes sense. If the girls AND him were going to be kicked out he may as well fight to save one of them – himself.
Deal: Let’s not forget that Adams only discovered he had a daughter – Tiffany, this year. So they aren’t exactly that close. As to Tuppy, she’s an adopted daughter. On the other hand, both girls are very impressed with Adams and do indeed seems to love him as the father he is. Then again, they aren’t the sharpest tools in the box.
Storm: Now Adams drops to pin BOTH!
Dale: ONE! - TWO!!
Deal: And Stinker has Rakshasa reach in and pull Adams backwards by the ankle! The girls both throw up an arm, but whether they’d have been in time is now academic.
Storm: Now normally Adams would be going off on one about that, but he’s shrugging it off. He stands and waits for both girls to stand. They then do Rock-Paper-Scissors for absolutely no reason that I can determine and Tuppy runs in to attack with a Missile Drop Kick - a REAL one! Harvey is knocked back into the ropes. He rebounds and jumps over Tuppy to charge at Tiff – who turns away to cover her face! NO! It’s a back kick!
Storm: And it catches Harvey square in the balls!
Deal: Harvey doubles and folds to his knees. Tiff turns around – horrified and runs over to apologise.
Storm: She should be attacking him not saying soothing words!
Deal: And that’s exactly what Stinker is telling her. He’s pounding a fist into the other palm and shouting at the two bimbos that this is their livelihoods at stake. And his!
Storm: It’s a fair point.
Deal: And Harvey suddenly strikes to drop Tiff with a jaw-breaker! In comes Tuppy! Running knee to the jaw!
Storm: And Stinker is slapping the apron in relief. Seems his bimbos may have finally woken up. Of course, how long they stay awake is an entirely different matter.
Deal: Adams drops backwards and Sweet FA twines her legs around his head!
Storm: That’s a proper Triangle Hold is that! A REAL submission move! How in the name of Neil “By Gawd” Puller did she do that?
Deal: Not a little ironic that Harvey has been tutoring these girls and now he’s seeing just how much they’ve learnt first hand. Oh, now Tuppy has the other arm and is applying a nasty wrist lock!
Storm: And those HURT!
Deal: Yeah, Harvey is suddenly up against it and try as he might can’t liberate himself. NO! He manages to pull out of Tuppy’s grasp, but she’s straight back on the arm and now seeking to hyper extend the elbow!
Storm: Looks like Harvey decided to teach them the extra painful moves.
Deal: And he’s certainly feeling it. Dale goes to a knee and asks - Does he quit!
Storm: Nope. He’s using his legs to crab around. He may be being throttled and faced with a broken arm, but he still weighs more than both bimbos combined!
Deal: Yes and he’s using that extra muscle to swivel around and – Foot to the ropes!
Storm: He did it!
Deal: Dale calls for the break and the two girls immediately release Harvey.
Storm: Stinker sure liked that – better than ice cold milk on his corn flakes, but NOT the clean break. He’s trying to convince those girls that they need to keep those holds on to the last second. Not sure he’s getting through to them though.
Deal: They’re bimbos. There’s very little chance that he is.
Storm: Yeah. That True Legend Harvey Adams is back up and applauding his girls’ efforts. Huh. Anyone would think that he didn’t want to win.
Deal: Or, it could be mind games: lull the pair into a false sense of security and then strike. With those two, that wouldn’t be difficult at all.
Storm: True. That’s probably it. See? He’s pretending to struggle for breath.
Deal: But they aren’t attacking, despite Stinker’s urgent entreaties. They’re telling him that it wouldn’t be fair and that Super Face Megastars never do stuff that’s unfair. Yeah, that went down real well with Phil.
Storm: But Harv darts forward! He scoops Tuppy up and DUMPS her! Now he rolls her up as Tiff is still arguing with Stinker!
Dale: ONE! - TWO!! -TH’
Deal: Sweet FA! She leaps in to crash into Harvey and break it up!
Storm: And Stinker is wiping the sweat from his brow. That was CLOSE.
Deal: All three roll to their feet. Tiff checks on her ‘sister’ and they are again good to go. Harvey waits in the middle of the ring. Tiff circles one side of him, Tuppy on the other. They both rush in and Harv steps back to neatly direct their heads – TOGETHER!
Storm: Damn fine Double Noggin Knocker there. True Legend standard was that.
Deal: The girls are reeling. Harv trips Tiff. She lands hard on her ass. He then grabs Tuppy. Across his shoulders and -
Storm: Samoan Drop!
Deal: He bridges!
Dale: ONE! - TWO!! -TH’
Deal: Again! Tiff gets in there in time. This time with a Twisting Bodyslam. Okay, she’s really NOT that big and it wasn’t what you’d call an emphatic slam, but it was enough and that’s what matters.
Storm: Hey! Look at that! Tuppy just slid to the side and grabbed one of Harv’s legs!
Deal: Tiff grabs the other! They peel them back over his head. They have him pinned!
Storm: Schoolboyed!
Dale: ONE! - TWO!! -THR’
Deal: Kick out!! Harvey powers out of that scattering both girls.
Storm: Yeah, and Stinker again slaps the apron in frustration, but that was close AND actual teamwork; not True Legend teamwork, but teamwork nonetheless.
Deal: Everyone is back on their feet. Adams is now smiling. He takes up a sideways, defensive stance and beckons his daughters to him. Tiff rushes in and jumps! Missile Drop Kick!
Storm: Misses! Adams was NEVER gonna get caught by that.
Deal: No, but as he twists aside Tuppy slides in to upend him!
Storm: That was just plain sneaky.
Deal: But Adams drops on top of her and still smiling pins her arms to the mat! She’s pinned!
Dale: ONE! -
Storm: See that? True Legend skill, is that.
Dale: TWO!! -
Storm: No way is she shifting Harvey. He’s twice her weight, vastly experienced and has ALL the True Legend skills. She’s toast.
Dale: THR’
Deal: Tiff! Sweet FA slams into him, grabs his head and rolls over to drag him off Tuppy- who immediately pops back up. Harvey rolls with the impact and flings Tiff into the ropes, He rises to a knee ready to follow up, but Tuppy connects with a lariat!
Storm: Yeah, she’s a sneaky one alright….for a bimbo.
Deal: Adams pitches forward. Tiff just manages to spread her legs wide so that Harvey misses them and his head hits the deck instead. Tiff scoots forward to sit on the back of his head!
Storm: She’ll never get a pin like that, but the fans don’t care. Those outfits are totally thong backed.
Deal: Hold on, Tuppy is trying to fold Adams’ legs. She is! She pulls his legs up then bends them at the knees to pass the feet to Tiff, who tucks them under her arms! Just LOOK at Adams’ bent back now!
Storm: A submission? They’re actually going for a submission?
Deal: Looks that way as Tuppy now sits, her back pressed against Adams’ thighs so her can’t kick out! And his back is being folded in half! Okay, look, those bimbos are pole dancers. Their backs fold like paper, but Harvey’s? Not so much. That looks seriously painful.
Storm: Yeah, positively unnatural! Come on, Harv, you’ve made your girls look good. There’s no need to drag things out any longer; so kick out already!
Deal: Dale is right there. He kneels to check on Harvey. Does he quit?
Storm: And end his career? Are you from Barsoom? No, if anyone is going to quit it’s one of those bimbos. Seriously RAGE doesn’t need so many bimbos. We could lose those two and not even notice. Harvey Adams? He’s a True Legend! You don’t go around losing True Legends. That’s not just careless, that’s unforgivable!
Deal: Don’t panic. Yet. Harvey isn’t tapping.
Storm: I knew he wouldn’t.
Deal: But he’s not breaking free either, but how can he?
Storm: With True Legend power! That’s how.
Deal: Stinker is yelling at Tuppy to brace harder and push against Harvey’s knees. At the same time he demands that Tiff lean back.
Storm: That’s a LOT of instruction for those two. They’ll never be able to -
Deal: HE TAPS! HARVEY ADAMS TAPS OUT!!!
Storm: NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!
**DING**DING**DING**
Stock: Ladies and bloody Gents, you WINNERS and NOT leaving RAGE – The SWEET T’s – Tiffany “Sweet FA” Adams and Tuppence “Tuppy” Banglarron-Adams! Which bloody means ….HARVEY ADAMS IS THE BLOODY LOSER AND MUST LEAVE RAGE!!!
Deal: The fans are in shock.
Storm: I’M in shock, never mind them!
Deal: Daniel Dare must be cackling his socks off right now. Harvey Adams is OUT of Rage and at the hands of his own daughters! They quickly release that savage pin and groaning Harvey rolls to his left. Both girls kneel there, looking at him in shock, while outside the ring Filthy Phil punches the air in delight. Harvey tests his back and then slowly stands.
Fans: HAR-VEY! HAR-VEY! HAR-VEY! HAR-VEY!
Deal: Now tears rolling down their faces, Tiff and Tuppy rush forward to embrace him. He in turn hugs them. There’s no animosity, no recriminations, no argument. Harvey then leans over each in turn to kiss the top of their head and then peels them off him so he can RAISE THEIR ARMS! Harvey Adams is PROUD of his daughters.
Storm: Hold on, common sense is prevailing. He’s calling for a mic. It’s always wise to hear a True Legend speak. So here’s where we get the killer twist. You just KNOW that Adams always has a killer twist in store.
Adams: Thank you. Thank you all. It’s been FUN. It’s been WILD. It’s been MEMORABLE.
Fans: HAR-VEY! HAR-VEY! HAR-VEY! HAR-VEY!
Adams: It was GOOD. BUT, but it’s time for me to move on AND….
Fans: HAR-VEY! HAR-VEY! HAR-VEY! HAR-VEY!
Adams: I can do so happily knowing that RAGE has a positive future. It does, because you are LOOKING AT THAT FUTURE! My daughters; Tiffany and Tuppence. Let me tell you – no father could be prouder. HERE! Here is future!!
Deal: Harvey raises the hands of his daughters in victory!
Fans: A-DAMS! A-DAMS! A-DAMS! A-DAMS!
Deal: Now all three Adams are smiling. Both girls reach up on tip toes to kiss their father’s cheek.
Storm: Damn it. It’s so emotional – reminds me of the Silverstar family reunion.
Deal: We’ve just witnessed the end of an era and possibly the dawning of a new one. An impressive performance – In a handicap match it has to be remembered, but still – perhaps this IS an indicator of things to come. As to Harvey Adams, we wish him every success and happiness in whatever he decides to do next.
Storm: Too right! True Legends never die. Just ask Buddy Meyers.
Deal: And now it’s time to turn the dial, all the way to BRUTAL. Yes. It’s Bare Knuckles time.
Storm: Bring it on! Who doesn’t love some extreme violence with their corn flakes?
Stock: And NOW! Ladies and bloody Gents, it’s time for some serious bloody carnage as we put the RAGE Bare Knuckles Championship on the bloody line! Your challenger…..MONSTER BIG BLOODY TEL!!!
(Monster by Automatic plays as the fans start booing with Monster Big Tel walking to the ring with a purpose.)
Stock: And here is your reigning bloody champion…. for those of you of a delicate disposition, for those with a weak bloody heart and any children watching – look away NOW, because - Standing 5’10” in her stripper bloody heels and weighing in at 115 pounds – Here is – THE BOOTSLUT!
My Mind Still Speaks by Misery Loves Company hits and the curtain parts. Vile pulls out a large, wheeled suitcase. She stands it vertically in the middle of the ramp and then unzips it. The Bootslut crawls out. She pulls from the case a plastic bottle of cola. She shakes it frantically in time with the music, then opens it spraying the crowd who jeer and boo. Uncaring, The Bootslut rubs the beer bottle lasciviously against her pussy before raising it to her mouth to vulgarly lick the bottle and drink what remains. She then retrieves a pile of brown paper bags. To the massive boos of the crowd she struts down to the ring passing out bags to the ‘ugly’ fans so that they can put them on their hideous faces. She spits out the cola in a wild spray at the first fan to complain. Laughing, she moves on only to pause halfway to thrust her tits at some unsuspecting fan. She insults his manhood, hands him the last bag and then turns away to a chant of “ZIP IT!” from the crowd.
In entering the ring The Bootslut makes a point of sliding back and forth along the middle rope so that it rubs against her pussy before stepping in to grind her exposed ass against the turnbuckle. After which she strides over to the ref and grabs their groin only to quickly release the hold laughing at the ‘nothing’ that was there. Finally she takes to her corner.
Deal: As charming and sophisticated as ever.
Storm: I think she may be part fish.
Deal: I dread to ask….why?
Storm: They don’t wear clothes either.
Deal: Right. But there’s no escaping the fact that The Bootslut IS to all intents and purposes, naked. The few strategically places pieces of electrical tape that she’s “wearing” hardly qualify as clothing.
Storm: But she is wearing a hood!
Deal: Yeah, that can be zipped shut. Not the smartest choice. You have to believe that Stinker had a hand in all that.
Storm: OR – she really IS a slut: one that doesn’t eat all her corn flakes. They’re the worst.
Deal: Tom Nerison is our referee and he doesn’t look at all impressed with the Bootslut’s antics so far. Something tells me she’s going to need a LOT of antics tonight as Big Tel measures 6’1” and weighs in at a formidable 330 pounds. That’s almost three times the muscle that she has! Plus, while she is technically only giving away 3” in height, that’s only due to those ridiculously tall spiked heels. Without them, I guess she’d be about 5’4”. So no way does she have his reach. Still, she is totally ruthless, so if I were Tel, I wouldn’t underestimate her.
**DING**DING**
Deal: There’s the bell and Big Tell immediately charges. It’s a Running Clothesline that -
Storm: Misses! She ducked and rolled.
Deal: Luckily for her or this would have been a VERY short fight. Now Tel wastes no time. He spins around, growls at the naked girl and barrels forward once again.
Storm: He jumps, twists and -
Deal: Senton Bomb! NO! She again rolls aside.
Storm: Well, she sure ain’t running; not in them boots.
Deal: Tel picks himself up. His mood is NOT improving. He takes a more measured approach now, stalking her, using those long arms to full effect, seeking to cut off any escape. And she rolls FORWARDS! Forwards to slam a foot into his balls! And just listen to this place. The sound of groaning fills it.
Storm: Everyone felt that! Except Stinker – he’s cheering like crazy.
Deal: And not the Bootslut. Tel doubles. She rolls back and kicks straight up! A dagger-like heel stabs across his cheek!
Storm: He’s cut and it’s a nasty one!
Deal: Tel staggers back still doubled in pain from that savage kick to the vitals. The Bootslut stands, saunters forward and rolls her head around. That thick braid whirls around and – with a flick of the head she slams that weight at the end into the side of his head!
Storm: Right on the temple!
Deal: Tel stumbles. He drops to a knee. His arms flail to the side. I don’t think he even knows where he is right now, but a hand finds the ropes and he pulls himself towards them. The Bootslut calmly follows. She steps, spins and a Spinning kick rakes across his chest!
Storm: Those heels are pure evil! She cut him AGAIN! Yeah, much to Stinker’s delight.
Deal: Yes, Tel now has a long line seeping blood right across his chest. And she’s not finished! She spins again to – NO! It was a fake. Tel buys it bringing up both arms to block, but instead she stamps down! That spike heel goes right THROUGH the toe of his boot!
Storm: Let’s hope he’s part Dalgurnian and only has 3 toes, otherwise he just lost some.
Deal: Tel hops back. The Bootslut strikes again – Bellringer. Tel is stunned! She slides out between the ropes to walk along the apron. She slaps her bare ass and flicks off the fans before taking up position directly behind Big Tel at the corner and …
Storm: Tag Rope! She’s looped the tag rope around his neck!
Deal: And is now doing her absolute damnedest to strangle him! Tel is quickly turning red.
Storm: And not because he’s mad – which he probably is.
Deal: Tel is trying to pull the cord free, but she has it so tight that he simply cannot get his meaty fingers under it! He’s waning! He’s sinking down! Can she have totally DOMINATED and HUMILIATED Big Tel so quickly?
Storm: Sure looks that way to me. What was that you said underestimating? Every inter-galactic space pirate knows that you NEVER underestimate a naked girl with a hood on. It’s just not done.
Deal: I’ll just take your word for it.
Storm: You should!
Deal: Tel is dropping right down. He’s now sitting on the bottom rope and that seems to be the only thing that’s keeping upright. Well, that and the cord that’s cutting so deeply into his neck. Nerison raises an arm. It drops!
Storm: Probably because he’s stopped breathing. That’ll do it most times.
Deal: Again Nerison raises an arm – the other. And that….
Storm: Falls! He is DONE! TOAST! FINISHED! Let this be a lesson to the entire roster; no one messes with a naked girl that wears a hood!
Deal: I can’t believe it. Of all the ways I thought that this match would play out, this most assuredly, wasn’t one of them.
Storm: That’s because you didn’t consult me beforehand.
Deal: And now Nerison tries the arm one more time. If this falls, so will Big Tel. The Bootslut will release the cord and he’ll fall to lie there for the inevitable 10 count. He lifts the arm – AND IT SHOOTS UP AND BACK. He grabs Boots’ braid and drags her over the ropes! He slams her down onto the mat in front of him and then stamps down on her tits!
Storm: BIG target, and luckily he used his good foot.
Deal: Boots bounces, cringes and rolls away covering her breasts as Tel slumps back. That took everything he had and now he’s gulping in great lungfuls of air. You have to wonder if he regrets his choice now. Tel finished sixth in BOH and that permitted him to make a choice. He elected to face The Bootslut for the Bare Knuckles belt.
Storm: He should have taken that Double Jeopardy prize instead. At least then he’d still have all his toes.
Deal: The Bootslut gets up and asks Nerison to check her tits! He looks very uncertain. She presses herself against him and – SHOVES HIM - backwards into Tel!
Storm: No Disqualifications in Bare Knuckles, as Buddy Meyers always said.
Deal: As Tel pushes Nerison aside The Bootslut grabs the top rope and JUMPS to send both feet into Tel’s head!
Storm: He’ll be BLIND!
Deal: NO! Tel JUST squirms aside and then lunges to grab her by the throat. He pulls her in to – NO!! She knees him in the balls. Tel groans, but STILL somehow grabs HER groin to LIFT HER! Over the ropes he dumps her!
Storm: To bounce down off the apron. Lucky those big tits broke her fall.
Deal: Now Big Tel permits himself a grimace of pain. Two deep breaths and he’s good to go. Damn, that is one tough man. He’s completely ignoring all those cuts and bruises.
Storm: But he IS limping. Losing toes tends to do that though.
Deal: Now Boots gets back to her high heeled feet, but Tel drops down and snatches up a chair! She sees that and pulls an axe handle out from under the ring! Tel limps around. She can’t ruin; so even that pace is enough to catch her. Now he draws back, swings and -
Storm: BLAM!
Deal: She met the chair with the axe handle! It dented the chair! Oh, but Tel quickly reverses and slams the dented chair into her shoulder sending her crashing into the apron! She immediately pushes away from the apron – and gets clobbered across the back of the head! Down she goes.
Storm: Yeah, but only to all fours. She’s tough too.
Deal: Tel boots her in the ribs. That sends her almost UNDER the apron. She twists though and hammers the end of the axe handle down onto his injured foot! More blood spurts out! Tel howls in pain and hops back. Boots pulls herself fully out from the apron curtain and advances on Tel. She brings the handle back for a home run hit and – SWINGS!
Storm: BLAMMO!! That’s bigger than a BLAM, just in case you were wondering.
Deal: Tel met that swing with one of his own and it sends her axe handle spinning away. And the chair BREAKS! Tel casts it aside and limps forward to grab her by that braid. He hammers her head into the top of the barrier! She falls back – stunned. Tel SPITS on her – to cheers form the crowd. Seems they have a favorite and it’s not her.
Storm: Well, she is naked AND wearing a hood. That’s always a No-No.
Deal: Tel limps off – off to pull a table from under the ring. He slides it into the ring and it’s followed by a chair! The fans are getting real loud now, but LOOK! The Bootslut is back up and pulls a large bag from under the ring – a bag of -
Storm: Nails! Just look, some of them are poking through the bag!
Deal: Boots clambers back into the ring, bag in hand. Tel follows – with a bicycle chain in hand!
Storm: Nasty!
Deal: Very. The two unflinchingly head to the centre of the ring. Tel swings the chain!
Storm: Ducked!
Deal: Now she swings the bag! Tel sways back and the weight of the bag spins her around. It must be really difficult trying to keep your balance wearing heels like those.
Storm: And Tel whips her ass!
Deal: Blood flies! She spins around to again swing the bag- right into the side of Tel’s face!
Storm: What face???? She ripped most of it away!
Deal: The left side of Tel’s face is just a mask of blood now. You can see bits of flesh hanging off! And Tel slowly turns back to LASH her across the tits!
Storm: In fairness she was thrusting them in his direction.
Deal: They’re cut! More blood sprays around. And Tel swings again ripping a line across her stomach! A fourth! He pulls back for another, fourth strike that – NO!! She snaps out a kick! That stabs the knee! Tel’s leg buckles and he falls into -
Storm: - The bag of nails! She’s picking him apart – first the foot, now the knee! Hey, and Stinker is loving this.
Deal: And she’s paying a heavy price for it, but she determinedly swings that bag AGAIN – NO! Tel catches it! He shoves it forward into her face! I hope for her sake that the hood protected her. Oh, but Tel rips the bag out of her hands and tosses it aside. Now he wraps the bike chain around his fist and PUNCHES her in the side of the head! She’s down!
Storm: Just a lot. But hey! Look, she’s pushing back up.
Deal: And Tel grabs her head and slams his good knee into the side of it. That drops her! Nerison steps in for the count.
Nerison: 1 – 2 – 3
Storm: Well, Tel ain’t waiting around. He’s real busy setting up that table.
Nerison: 4 – 5 – 6
Deal: And not just that. He’s emptied the contents of that bag all over it!
Storm: Wow. Not just nails. There are tacks, screws, bolts, screwdrivers and ...is that a trowel?
Deal: It is. No wonder that bag did so much damage to Tel.
Nerison: 7 – 8 -
Deal: And she’s up! Boots shakes her head and snatches up the chair that Tel had pushed in. Tel turns from admiring his work.
Storm: It IS good work.
Deal: And gets to eat chair! Down he goes and she hammers away at his head – again and again! Now she pushes the end of the chair into his throat and LEANS on it. She’s standing ON him and those heels are really digging in!
Storm: She almost strangled him last time. Looks like she’s out to finish the job here.
Deal: Again Tel is turning all shades of red and purple and – oh! He reaches up to grab her by the tits and twists both savagely!
Storm: That’s her fault for having them almost in his face.
Deal: Tel continues to crush and twist. She shouts out in pain. She raises a foot to stamp down on his – NO! Tel twists to throw her sideways across the ring. He rolls over gagging and coughing. Boots meanwhile rolls onto her knees and then slowly straightens. Those boobs of hers sure have taken a battering tonight. But Tel is still struggling for breath. She approaches. Spin Kick! That pointed toe stabs into the side of his head. He drops and she….oh no.
Storm: She is sitting on his face!
Deal: With her legs trapping his arms. Looks like she doesn’t a repetition of what just happened. Tel is thrashing, trying to get free, but she leans right over his head giving him no ready target. Still Tel tries. He – ROLLS! Tel rolls her over, but she’s like a limpet, refusing to let go! Tel rolls again and – stops. He’s out of breath! She may have done it here. Slowly she releases and |Nerison starts to count.
Nerison: 1 – 2 – 3
Storm: What a way to go. I’m betting Big Tel never expected this.
Nerison: 4 – 5 – 6
Deal: I doubt it. But look, his breathing has been relentlessly targeted all fight. He’s a big man that needs a LOT of oxygen and The Bootslut has repeatedly restricted that.
Nerison: 7 – 8 – 9
Deal: What a match and what a finish. The Bootslut retains in remarkable fashion to –
Nerison: TE’-
Deal: NO! Tel throws an arm up! Boots can’t believe it. She telling Nerison that – well, I won’t repeat her words. Let’s just say she’s questioning his ability to count.
Storm: Well, it WAS real close.
Deal: She’s livid about this and is letting Nerison know it. And Tel! He fires a forearm up between her legs, lifting her off her feet! As she lands he pulls her in – Backbreaker! He turns her over for a Gut Buster! He staggers back, gathering more air, more energy. Boots slowly peels herself up off the mat.
Storm: She’s still in better shape than him.
Deal: Tel swings his good foot! A boot under the jaw sends her spinning back across the ring! Now he limps over to grab her. He pulls her in and – NO! Eye rake! Now she slithers behind him to loop her long braid around his neck!
Storm: More choking! Hey, it’s a tactic that’s definitely paid off. No way can Big Tel survive another throttling.
Deal: I think that you’re right and so does Tel. He’s frantically back-pedalling, even with that bad foot. He crushes her into a corner, pulls out and backs in sharply – and again! Still she clings on.
Storm: Four! FIVE! SIX!!! that did it.
Deal: Bi Tel stumbles forward again struggling for air and just LOOK at all the marks around his blood stained neck! It looks like he’s been HUNG – repeatedly! But those crushing body blocks seem to have winded The Bootslut too. It looks like a matter of who recovers the fastest.
Storm: She’s up!
Deal: He’s up! Boots steps in and swing a boot at his balls! CAUGHT! Tel catches it and pulls her in for a short arm clothesline – using the leg. Boots almost falls, but Tel pulls her back in. Head Butt! Blood sprays but Tel doesn’t care. Now he – CHOKESLAMS her! He stamps on her gut and then pulls her up and over with an Arm Drag!
Storm: That’ll leave a stain for sure.
Deal: Tel seems to be working on pure adrenaline right now. Honestly, I’m not sure how he’s still standing and The Bootslut just keeps getting back up, no matter what he does to her. OH! Tel slumps. He drops to a knee. Looks like that adrenaline just evaporated. Boots senses her chance. Pulls herself up and starts to roll her head. Just look at that weight spinning around. That is going to do some serious damage when it hits!
Storm: Yeah, that thing is EVIL.
Deal: In she steps to – CHAIR! Tel snatches the chair up and SWINGS it! To smash her in the head! She drops. Tel crawls over and … damn.
Storm: Wow.
Deal: He just closed the zips! Now The Bootslut can’t effectively speak and certainly can’t see!
Crowd: ZIP IT! ZIP IT! ~clap-clap-clap~ ZIP IT! ZIP IT! ~clap-clap-clap~
Storm: Well, in my expert opinion I’d have to say that that is going to make matters harder for her.
Deal: Tel links his hands high overhead and slams them down onto her battered and bleeding chest!
Storm: He may have broken some ribs there!
Deal: Now Tel stands. He pulls her up and – POWERBOMB! Boots doesn’t know where she is right now. She fumbling,. Trying to find the zipper and Tel is immediately back at her. Up she goes – Hesitation Suplex!
Storm: Straight through the table – tacks, nails, screws, bolts and those other tools! Stuff flies all over!
Deal: And he follows that with a big chair shot to the head! And he’s not finished! He lifts her up and just LOOK at all that stuff embedded into her flesh! Monster Lock straight back down onto the chair, the nails and ruined table! He stamps HARD on her head! Now he staggers bent – totally spent. He drops to a knee as Nerison counts.
Nerison: 1 – 2 – 3
Storm: Hmm… looks to me like she’s definitely not moving. Of course she could be playing possum. Apparently naked women in hoods do that a lot. That’s what Neil Puller says.
Nerison: 4 – 5 – 6
Deal: Those were brutal, savage hits. I don’t see how anyone could survive those.
Nerison: 7 – 8 – 9
Deal: And let’s not forget that she’s still effectively blindfolded, but Stinker is telling her to “stop bloody messin’ about and get back up”.
Deal: Lots of sympathy there then.
Nerison: TEN!!!!
**DING**DING**DING**
Stock: Ladies and bloody Gents, your bloody WINNER and NEW RAGE BARE KNUCKLES CHAMPION!! - MONSTER BIG BLOODY TEL!!!!
Deal: A popular winner. He seems to have a gift for ending Bare Knuckles reigns. I believe he did the same to Nightwalker.
Storm: Yep, that’s what Neil Puller said too.
Deal: Tel holds up the belt and takes in the cheers of the crowd. Oh, but as he turns the knee buckles and he winces. He looks down on the battered and bloody form of the Bootslut – who is just starting to move again. She rolls onto her knees and HE BATTERS HER WITH THE BELT!
Storm: And she’s down again!
Deal: Now Tel angrily pries that weight from her hair, holds it in his hand to – close the hand into a fist and punch her in the jaw!
Storm: Yeah see how much she likes it!
Deal: And now he peels her backwards to get a better hold of – THE HOOD! Big Tel is looking to unmask The Bootslut!
Storm: Quite right too! I told you – I told you: never trust a naked lady in a hood.
Deal: Stinker is telling his Security team to step in and stop him, but they are rather spread out and not currently close to the ring. Getting that hood off is proving REALLY difficult – so Tel uses …. TIN SNIPS! He’s cut through the tube at the top that holds her hair and then peels the whole thing down!
Storm: Huh. That can’t be right.
Deal: WHAT!? It’s Kristal Ball! I don’t believe it. Stinker has used that girl under her own name and then masked her to ALSO COMPETE as La Reina Corazon – aka Cora AND as The Bootslut! This has the fans VERY upset! They’d been CHEERING for Kristal and Cora and HATING The Bootslut – only to find - IT’S THE SAME PERSON!
Storm: Wild. Stinker claims THREE salaries for the same girl.
Deal: No wonder we never saw all three at the same time! Not that Big Tel cares. He pulls her up by that braid to show the fans exactly who it is and what happens to people who get in his way! Now he drops her like so much dirty laundry and limps out of the ring.
Storm: By GAWD! As Neil puller would say.
Deal: Year 22 is certainly not short on shocks and surprises and I’m sure that there are even more to come.
Storm: And they’ll probably be coming once the trash is cleared out of the ring.
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DEAL: Fans it is now time for the RAGE Gauntlet Tag Title Match as we see history-making champions Thee Storm, the duo of Lady Giant and Crazy Jenna taking on the team of “Action” Jay Jackson and Gemini, who find themselves challenging thanks to their placing in the Bouts of Honor.
STORM: While both teams might be loved by the crowd, it’ll be up to one to show that killer instinct to leave with the titles.
DEAL: Let’s go to the ring for our introductions!
*STOCK: This bloody match is scheduled for one bloody fall and is for the bloody RAGE Gauntlet Tag Titles! Introducing the challengers, they are the team of “ACTION” JAY JACKSON AND GEMINI!!!
(The fans erupt into cheers as Back In The Game by Airbourne begins to play while the numbers 1, 2, 5, 10, 100, 1000 and higher appear on a rolling counter that increases in speed the higher the numbers get. Eventually the numbers stop counting and the counter explodes on the RAGE-Vision replaced by the words WELCOME TO THE BUDDY LIST with the Yin-Yang symbol behind it. This then merges into the opening guitar riff of “Ain’t No Love in Oklahoma” By Luke Combs.
A series of explosions go off by the entrance way, leaving a large cloud of smoke behind. As the smoke disappears the duo of Gemini and Jackson are greeted with a thunderous pop from the fans and begins heading towards the ring. They are accompanied by Homeless Don and make their way to the ring, exchanging words of strategy as they climb in. Each takes a turnbuckle and raise their arms as the fans continue to cheer.)
*STOCK: And their opponents…
(The arena goes black. Lightning strikes and the thunder BOOMS.)
*STOCK:Ladies and bloody gentlemen now entering the arena Crazy Jenna and Lady Giant. Together they are the history bloody making TCW AND RAGE heavyweight tag team champions....THEE STORM!!!!
(FANS GIVE A HUGE POP!!! Thee Storm stalks slowly to the ring. Both women climb to the top of opposite corners they call their lighthouses. They cheer on their fans. Thee Storm climbs down and readies for the match to begin.)
**DING**DING**
DEAL: Here we go!! Jenna and Jackson start things off, and it’s speed versus speed right out of the gate with these two. Jackson takes Jenna down with a crisp arm drag, Jenna pops up and answers with a lightning-fast headscissors. Jackson flips through, lands on his feet, and the two freeze for half a second and you can tell there’s a bit of respect there, and the fans reward both with a huge pop.
STORM: Looks like Gemini is calling for the tag though, and Jackson obliges. Giant offers a tag to Jenna, but Jenna seems to say in a minute. Giant smiles and nods, and in steps Gemini.
DEAL: Jenna lashes out with a kick, and Gemini takes a few, but he absorbs Jenna’s kicks, checks one, and sweeps her leg out from under her. Jenna scrambles to her feet while Gemini attempts an armbar, but Jenna avoids it, rolls, and dives to her corner, making the tag, and in comes Giant!
STORM: Jenna might be speed, but with Lady Giant in, now the power game begins. Lady Giant bulldozes Gemini with a shoulder block that sends him down to the mat. She hauls him up for a delayed vertical suplex, holding him aloft as the crowd counts along before slamming him down. Cover, one.. two… but that’s it says referee Terry Dale.
DEAL: Both get to their feet and Gemini delivers a few kicks, keeping Lady Giant at range, but then she is able to slip a kick and lock up, headlock on Gemini, Gemini whips her into the ropes. Gemini goes for a leapfrog but that’s a pretty big ask, and instead he’s caught by Lady Giant and dumped with an overhead belly-to-belly suplex!
STORM: Gemini lands hard and the fans applaud the move by Giant, but there’s also a contingent behind Gemini, and he gets to a knee holding his lower back, but he’s close to the corner, and in tags Jackson. A quick tag and Gemini steps to the apron as Homeless Don asks about his back.
DEAL: Jackson rushes in, tries to chop the giant down with leg kicks and quick strikes, but Lady Giant catches him mid-leap and throws him into the corner. A series of chops in the corner and Giant tags Jenna. Giant keeps Jackson in the corner as Jenna runs to a corner, charges the ropes, leaps off the center rope as Giant moves, and Jenna hits a springboard crossbody splash in the corner on Jackson!
STORM: Jackson stumbles out and Jenna cradles, one… two… kickout! Innovative offense by Jenna, and Jackson is down. Jenna brings him up, but Jackson with a quick fireman’s carry and then, as Jenna jumps to her feet, he takes her with another, but then flips into a bridge, one… two… kickout by Jenna!
DEAL: Both pop to their feet and now Jackson with a wristlock. Jenna cartwheels out, tries to hit a low dropkick. but Jackson sidesteps it. Jackson attempts an elbow drop, rolled out by Jenna who pops to her feet, standing moonsault finds nothing but the mat! Jackson runs the ropes, blind tag by Gemini.
STORM: Jackson with a clothesline attempt, ducked by Jenna, but then she runs right into a knee lift from Gemini! Jackson off the ropes and hits a flying forearm to the back of Jenna’s head, sending her right into Gemini’s snap roundhouse kick!
DEAL: Jenna goes down and Gemini with the cover, one… two… kickout! Gemini locks in a heel hold and Jenna is in the middle of the ring, but she’s trying to get to Lady Giant. Lady Giant is able to cut the distance with her height, but not enough to get the tag. Jenna though is refusing to give in and Gemini lets the heel hold go, pulls her up to her feet by her leg, then snaps to the mat with a dragon screw!
STORM: Gemini grapevines the leg once again and Jenna is in trouble. Jenna again tries to pull herself across the mat but Gemini is able to keep her grounded. Gemini again pulls her up, and he’s thinking another dragon screw, but this time Jenna leaps up at him - catches an enzugiri!
DEAL: Gemini drops to a knee and Jenna lands on the mat, then kicks both her feet up catching Gemini flush in the chin! Gemini goes down and Jenna gets to her feet, favoring her leg but makes the tag! Lady Giant is in and bulldozes down Gemini with a shoulder tackle! Gemini gets up and Giant with a clothesline. She rushes across the ring and nails Jackson with a forearm!
STORM: Lady Giant trying to clean house and Gemini is getting back up, Lady Giant runs the ropes, and nearly decapitates him with a boot! Cover and Dale is in position, one… two… but Gemini get the shoulder up.
DEAL: Quick tag out to Jenna as Giant whips Gemini into the ropes, bearhug by Giant and Jenna hits a springboard dropkick! Jackson comes in and eats a short-arm headbutt from Giant! Cover by Jenna, one… two… but Gemini kicks out! Quick tag out to Lady Giant again and now Giant comes in body slams him. Giant with a cover, one… two… but Gemini kicks out.
STORM: Lady Giant brings Gemini up, whips him into the ropes, but then ducks her head on the way back and Gemini with a leap frog, hits the ropes, and leaps with double knees into the chest of Lady Giant! Lady Giant gets knocked back and Gemini follows up with a shotgun dropkick that sends her tumbling through the ropes and to the outside.
DEAL: Gemini runs the ropes and leaps over, rolling plancha onto Giant on the outside! Giant hits the guardrail and Gemini quickly pops to his feet, because Jenna is in, runs the ropes, and suicide dive!! She nailed Gemini and now all three are down on the outside.
STORM: Jackson waits for Jenna to get to her feet and as she does, he runs and leaps off the apron, taking her down with a clothesline. All four competitors are on the outside as Jackson gets to his feet and grabs Lady Giant, rolling her in.
DEAL: He helps Gemini up and Gemini climbs in, and he makes the tag to Jackson. Jackson goes up top and Giant gets to her feet, Gemini hits a standing dropkick while Jackson comes off the top with a missile dropkick! Giant is down and Jackson covers, one… two… but Giant kicks out!
STORM: Meanwhile, Crazy Jenna is making her way over to her corner, and Jackson brings Giant up, swinging neckbreaker. Cover by Jackson, one… two… but Jenna breaks it up, stomping on his back. Jackson gets to his feet as Jenna goes back to her corner, and now both teams are not so much in the “we’re all friends” mindset.
DEAL: All four know there’s gold on the line, Storm. Jackson runs the ropes and goes for a flying crossbody on Giant as she gets to a knee, but Giant catches him! What strength by Giant and she has Jackson up and is carrying him around the ring. Tag by Jenna who climbs to the top rope and hits a diving crossbody to the back of her own partner, bringing Jackson down in a powerslam!!
STORM: That’s definitely a way to add some extra “umph” to the move. Giant rolls out of the ring and Jenna rolls on top of Jackson. One… two… Gemini breaks it up by pulling Jenna off!
DEAL: Jenna pulls Jackson up and whips him into the turnbuckle. Jenna charges in with a meteora double knees into Jackson, and then Jenna whips him again across the ring. She charges again, but this time Jackson moves and she collides with the corner, stumbles out, and Jackson with a huge German suplex! He gets up on his toes and he’s got the bridge, one… two… but Jenna rolls her shoulder up!
STORM: Both are down on the mat and now the crowd is on their feet for both teams. The crowd is cheering for both Jenna and Jackson, both partners trying to rally their teammate. Jenna dives to tag in Giant, Jackson dives to tag in Gemini!
DEAL: Gemini and Giant meet in the middle of the ring and Giant with a sidewalk slam! She hooks the leg, one… two… but Gemini kicks out! Giant pulls up Gemini and says it’s over, and she goes for her powerbomb! She’s got Gemini up, but he hits an elbow to her forehead and snaps back, hitting a huirricanrana that sends her headfirst into the corner!
STORM: An innovative counter to what very well could have been the ending blow of the match, Deal.
DEAL: Gemini rushes in and unloads with a rapid-fire combo—low kick, palm strike, a spinning back fist—but Lady Giant is held up by the turnbuckle and won’t go down. Gemini steps back and hits a spinning heel kick and that brings her down, and right into a Gemini roll up. One… two… thre… no! Lady Giant kicks out!
STORM: Gemini doesn’t let up though and as Giant gets up, he hits his “Face the Truth” codebreaker variation! Giant pinwheels her arms as she goes down and Gemini covers with Dale in position! One… two… thre… NO! Jenna breaks it up!
DEAL: That was very close to being a Three!
STORM: Yes it was, and Jenna knows it. Jenna’s trying to cheer Giant on, but Gemini knows that he has an opening. He pulls Giant up and hooks her, looks like he’s thinking “Reality Check!” He’s got Giant up, but her height is definitely making it awkward.
DEAL: Lady Giant delivers an elbow to the side of the head, drops behind Gemini, and then makes the tag to Jenna! Lady Giant falls through the middle and top rope to the outside as Jenna comes off the ropes with a springboard forearm!! She catches Gemini and goes for the cover, one… two… but Jackson with the save!
STORM: Jackson pulled Jenna off and saved the match for his team, but as he goes to the apron he’s caught with a dropkick from Jenna, knocking him off the apron!
DEAL: Jackson is on the floor, so is Giant, and now Jenna connects with a knee lift, and she doubles Gemini over, she’s going for her run-up bulldog in the corner, but Gemini is able to block it! He’s got her up for a belly-to-back suplex, but instead she rolls down his back.
STORM: Gemini turns around, boot to the stomach, and she’s hooked him for the DDT!
DEAL: She spikes Gemini and it could be over, but instead, Gemini lifts her like he’s going for a Northern Lights, but reaches out and tags Jackson as he makes it to the apron! Gemini spins around with Jenna in his grip and Jackson leaps… “LIGHTS, CAMERA, ACTION” OFF THE TOP ROPE!!
STORM: Good lord she never saw it coming!!
DEAL: Jackson with the cover as Gemini charges the ring and cuts off Lady Giant! One… two… THREE!!! WE HAVE NEW RAGE GAUNTLET TAG CHAMPS!!
**DING**DING**DING**
*STOCK: Ladies and bloody Gentlemen… the winners of this match… AND NEW RAGE GAUNTLET TAG CHAMPIONS… GEMINI AND “ACTION” JAY JACKSON!!!
STORM: I can’t believe this, Deal!
DEAL: Jay Jackson and Gemini used an opening and just a small quick counter to capture the Tag Titles! Terry Dale hands the new champions their titles while Lady Giant checks on Crazy Jenna. Jackson and Gemini have knocked off Thee Storm in a classic, high-impact, high speed encounter here tonight! Jenna is pulling herself up and the former champs are looking at the new champs… and extend their hands!
STORM: Oh great, now I really can’t believe this.
DEAL: All four competitors shake hands, and what a great sign of respect! Jenna and Giant applaud the new champs as they leave the ring, and Gemini and Jackson each take a corner, titles in hand, to celebrate this huge win!!
Deal: Our next match is a match paid for by Rich Mason Promotions and is taking place in Saudi Arabia as Superstar Steve Hogar is coming out of retirement one last time to take on a bitter rival of his, Kip Kutler. The fans here in attendance at MSG will be watching on the RAGE Vision.
Storm: The origins of this match go back over a decade when both men were a part of Mason Inc. Steve Hogar was the wily veteran and Kip Kutler was a young rising star at the time. They had serious heat that exploded after Hogar's departure from the group and they have had heat ever since.
Deal: Let's not forget that, until recently, Kip Kutler was BLACKLISTED from this industry for YEARS, and Steve Hogar bashed him on numerous occasions. When Kutler returned, Steve Hogar was one of the individuals that Kutler called out. Kutler used his past relationship with Rich Mason to lure Hogar out of retirement.
Storm: Kutler heard what Steve Hogar said about him, and you know what? Kutler has had things to say about Hogar as well.
Deal: Tonight is the night that they settle their differences, once and for all.
Storm: This will be Steve Hogar's last match - win, lose, or draw. Each of these participants will earn ONE MILLION DOLLARS just to participate in this match.
Deal: The winner will receive a percentage of tonight's gate, and there was a sell out with over 60,000 tickets being sold. Let's go to the ring!
*Ring Announcer (in both Arabic and English): This match is a FIGHT TO THE FINISH! There are NO RULES, NO DISQUALIFICATION, and NO COUNT OUTS! Introducing first, from Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA, he weighs in at 250 pounds, he is SUPERSTAR STEVE HOGAR!
("Hellraiser" by Ozzy Osbourne plays as Hogar makes his way to the ring. He receives a mixed reaction, but more boos than cheers. Hogar ignores the fans as he has a businesslike look on his face. Hogar is dressed in his wrestling attire - black trunks and a red Superstar t-shirt.)
Deal: Hogar is not very popular here tonight.
Storm: Kip Kutler has been throwing out a lot of accusations. One of those accusations is that Hogar is a DRUNK.
Deal: While Hogar has had issues with alcohol in the past, including two DUI arrests, he claims that he has been clean for some time.
Storm: The question is.....did Hogar have enough time to prepare for this match?
Deal: He claims that he did. He said that he was in "fighting shape" even before this match was signed, and while he's not in the "best" shape of his life, he's in good enough shape to beat Kutler or so he claims. He might have an uphill battle, because as we've seen, Kutler is in peak condition.
Storm: There's no doubt about that. Kutler quickly asserted himself in the main event scene after his return to RAGE and he has much to lose if Hogar manages to defeat him.
Deal: Hogar began his career in Japan in the early 90s and made his US debut in the UWF in November, 1996.
Storm: I remember that night!
Deal: Hogar was brought to the UWF by Rich Mason to team with Dan Williams against two of the top wrestlers at the time, Shawn Hart and Fury. Fury turned on Shawn Hart and Mason Inc. was born. Mason and Hogar have had their ups and downs over the years, sometimes as teammates and other times as enemies.
Storm: Rich Mason recently claimed that he pulled Hogar out of poverty again.
Deal: That may be an exaggeration but Hogar was no doubt lured by the money. That might explain some of the fans' disdain toward him.
*Ring Announcer (in both Arabic and English): And his opponent, hailing from Toronto, Ontario Canada and weighing in at 280 pounds here is The Canadian Destroyer... "THE NEW AGE ICON"... KIP KUTLER!!!
"The prophecy has been fulfilled!"
"This is his time"
"His Destiny Awaits"
(A siren can be heard softly building up with a guitar and lamb bag drum beat. The TCW Tron lights up to the image Kutler standing with his head down and then an image appears of him walking forward."Stricken" by Disturbed hits the PA system and Kip walks out from behind the curtain, and stops at the top of the stage. He holds his arms out to the sides, and spins once around, allowing the fans to soak in his essence. He stands while the chorus of the song begins.He walks down the ramp, yelling back at the fans who are shouting at him. Once he reaches the ring, Kip hops up onto the apron on his knee, letting his other leg hang loosely, as he pulls his sunglasses off, and tosses them into the crowd. He quickly lifts his leg and slips it through the ropes, straddling the middle rope for a moment, before completely getting in the ring. Kip quickly turns and climbs up onto the second turnbuckle, and he holds his arms out again, and tilts his head back, letting everyone bask in his presence for a moment. He takes a long stare of the crowd looking through them before heading back to the middle of the ring, awaiting his opponent's arrival.)
Storm: Kip Kutler has arrived and he means business!
Deal: He has a look on his face that can burn through lead. He looks like a man on a mission.
Storm: Kutler is now staring down Hogar and he suddenly cracks up laughing. This causes Hogar to take a step toward him, but the referee gets in between to restrain Hogar. This will not be a friendly scientific match. Both of these men are out for blood.
Deal: Both of these men look eager to get started. The ref is already at work, trying to keep them in their respective corners as they bark insults at each other.
Storm: You can cut the tension with a knife. The hatred between these two is out of this world.
Deal: Joining Kutler and Hogar in Saudi Arabia is Rich Mason, the promoter of this match.
(Cut to the skybox where Mason is seated with an entourage. The bald 70 something year old Mason is wearing a suit and has his usual poker face.)
Deal: Mason made sure that his name was all over that ring.
Storm: He obviously sold some advertising!
(The middle of the ring has an ad for Corona Beer. There are smaller ads for Nike, Monster Energy, DraftKings, and HBO. There is also a "Rich Mason Promotions" emblem. The turnbuckles all have "Mason" on them. There is a banner that says "RAGE: Pro Wrestling Generation" and "Rich Mason Promotions" in the background.)
Deal: Is this Rich Mason's response to Mason International's rebranding? He walked away from his own company early this year and disappeared for quite some time, only to return to RAGE of all places upon request of Kip Kutler.
Storm: No doubt Mason will be making a handsome profit from this match. Whenever there is money to be made, Mason is right there.
Deal: This match is unsanctioned. It is being brought to you as a joint venture between RAGE, Rich Mason Promotions, and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Storm: Let's remind the people why this match is taking place in Saudi Arabia and not the US.
Deal: Steve Hogar was not able to get cleared by ANY state athletic commission in the United States.
Storm: They went to every state?
Deal: I don't know about that, but they did go to Hogar's home state of Wisconsin and the state of Mississippi, which is one of the most lenient states for approval, and he was denied in both places.
Storm: If he couldn't get cleared in Mississippi, you have to wonder how long he will be able to last tonight. It may not be a question as to who wins this match as much as it's a question as to how long this match lasts.
Deal: All indications point to this being a short match.
Storm: Vegas has Hogar being a +900 underdog in this match.
Deal: The two are in the center of the ring as the ref explains the rules.....
Storm: What rules?
Deal: The ref tells them to shake hands. Kutler laughs and Hogar shakes his head in disgust.
**DING**DING**
Deal: Kutler and Hogar are face-to-face and they are mouthing off to each other and they lock up. Kutler gets the early advantage and punches Hogar in the face! He hits him again and again! Hogar hits Kutler back with some fists of his own! Kutler responds with his own flurry of punches and Hogar goes down!
Storm: Down goes Hogar! Down goes Hogar!
Deal: Kutler follow up with kicks and stomps to the face of Steve Hogar. Kutler is yelling at Hogar as he punishes him. Hogar tries to break free, but Kutler with some more stomps.
Storm: He won't give Hogar an opening!
Deal: Hogar tries to spring up, but Kutler with a kick right to the chin and Hogar goes down again! Kutler follows it up with more kicks and punches.
Storm: This is not gonna be a scientific match.
Deal: Not at all! Kutler is telling Hogar to "give it up" as he continues the beating. He has Hogar at the edge of the ring and shoves him to the outside with his foot! Hogar is on the outside and Kutler runs up to the top rope and he comes CRASHING down on Hogar with a flying bodypress! Kutler is now SMASHING Hogar's head against the steel steps!
Storm: Hogar is getting SLAUGHTERED out there!
Deal: Kutler is NOT letting up as he he SMASHES Hogar's head into the steel steps for the tenth time. That man has had NUMEROUS concussions in his long for God's sake! Kutler throws Hogar right into the guard rail and he continues his assault!
Storm: There are no count outs and no disqualifications.
Deal: Kutler has one foot on Hogar's neck as he grabs a chair and pushes it right into Hogar's gut, knocking the wind out of him!
(Cut to Rich Mason, in the skybox, who is lighting up a cigar.)
Deal: Rich Mason is obviously enjoying this.
Storm: Now we can see why Hogar wasn't cleared by ANY state athletic commission. This man is in NO condition to be wrestling. Somebody needs to stop this match before he suffers permanent damage.
Deal: Kutler is NOT letting up! He just face slammed Hogar right into the chair! Is the man still conscious?
Storm: Remember this is a 55 year old man who has not wrestled in a number of years. How much punishment can he take?
Deal: Kutler throws Hogar into the side of the ring, shoulder-first. He scoops up Hogar and tosses him onto the ring apron.
(Kutler raises his arms to a crowd pop.)
Deal: Kutler is tearing Hogar apart and these fans are loving it.
Storm: These fans are bloodthirsty! They want BLOOD!
Deal: They're getting blood as Hogar already has a cut. Kutler pulls Hogar up and look at at that! Hogar is swinging his fists and connects! I'm not sure if Hogar even knows where he's at, but he has some fight left in him. Kutler fires back and Hogar responds with a flurry of punches and Kutler is PISSED! Kutler with an uppercut and a superkick and Hoger goes down like a stack of bricks!
Storm: The Saudi fans are really getting into this.
Deal: Hogar is in trouble as Kutler is now ripping off the turnbuckle bad. He said that he's done taking it easy on him, that it's time to take the gloves off. Hogar is moving and trying to make his way up. Kutler is standing in front of him and appears to be aiming ANOTHER superkick, right to the face, and Hogar goes down again!
(Kutler flips off Hogar)
*Kutler: Take that Hogarbage!
Storm: This is not looking good for Hogar. Does he have ANY fight left in him?
Deal: I don't know, but Kutler is continuing his assault. More kicks to the face and to the gut. Kutler comes off the ropes and nails him with a legdrop. Kutler grabs Hogar's head and slams it into the mat! Kutler goes up to the second rope and hits a double axe handle.
Storm: Kutler is out to punish Hogar.....just like he said he would!
Deal: Hogar is already cut open and Kutler is making an example out of him. Kutler pulls Hogar toward the corner post and SLAMS Hogar's leg into the post!
Storm: Is that the leg with the bad knee that he once had surgery on?
Deal: I'm afraid it is. Kutler seems to have done his homework as he knows exactly what to target. Kutler does it again and again!
*Kutler (yelling): What do you have to say now HOGARBAGE?!
Storm: I'm guessing we won't see a handshake at the end of this one.
Deal: These two have despised each other for many years, dating back to when both of them were in Mason International. Kutler wraps Hogar's legs around the cornerpost and puts him in a figure four leglock. With little exception, this match has been ALL Kutler.
Storm: This isn't a match. This is an EXECUTION....and these bloodthirsty people are loving it!
(Cut to the skybox where Mason continues to smoke his cigar. Kutler walks around the corner and grabs a microphone.)
Storm: Rich Mason is loving it too. Kutler is back in the ring and he's has a microphone with him.
*Kutler: DO YOU QUIT HOGARBAGE?! Are you ready to QUIT?!
(Kutler holds up the mic to Hogar's mouth and his voice is muffled but a "No" comes out)
Storm: That sounds like a no.
(Kutler laughs and tosses the mic aside as he resumes the punishment.)
Storm: Kutler gave him a chance to quit and he REFUSED!
Deal: Kutler is on the top rope and nails Hogar with a flying elbow! He covers, 1......2.......and Kutler bounces up!
Storm: What?
Deal: Kutler sprung up before the ref counts to three.
Storm: And he's laughing!
(Kutler laughs as he resumes punishing Hogar.)
Storm: You can't say he's not living up to his word. He said he's gonna end Hogar and that's exactly what he's looking to do! Hogar is NOT prepared for what Kutler has in store for him.
Deal: Sadly you may be right. Hogar has been outwrestled and outbrawled. He's been overpowered and outmaneuvered. Kutler is in FIRM control of this match as he has Hogar in a chokehold.
(Hogar is gagging and there is some blood streaming down his face.)
Storm: They need to stop this match before somebody gets killed.
Deal: The ref doesn't seem to have any intention to stop this match. Kutler throws Hogar into that exposed turnbuckle and Hogar goes down again! Kutler with a SHOULDER BREAKER!
Storm: That's Hogar's bad shoulder, isn't it!
Deal: Hogar did have surgery on his right shoulder years ago and Kutler appears to be attempting to dislocate it as he places him in an armbar and turns it into a chicken wing! Hogar is screaming in pain as Kutler has that hold locked in and Kutler is laughing manically!
Storm: He looks like he wants to rip Hogar's shoulder out of it's socket!
Deal: Hogar continues to scream in pain!
Storm: This man is in trouble!
Deal: I think you're right! Hogar is in some serious pain as Kutler appears to be having the time of his life. Wait a minute, Kutler just released the hold and let Hogar's body fall to the mat.
Storm: What a nice guy!
Deal: Kutler scoops Hogar right back up and puts him in a Krippling Kutler Cross Face! This could be it! The ref is asking Hogar if he gives up and he REFUSES!
Storm: You know Kutler wants Hogar to give up. He doesn't care about scoring a pinfall. He wants Hogar to CRY UNCLE!
Deal: Kutler has Hogar locked into that finishing hold as Hogar continues to scream in agonizing pain. This man does not just want to win. He wants to humiliate Hogar.
Storm: Hogar wanted to humiliate him, but it's not working out that way.
Deal: Indeed it's not. SOMEBODY needs to stop this thing! It's not a match, it's a....
(Cut to Rich Mason, who appears to be enjoying himself as he eats appetizers.)
Storm: Rich Mason seems to be enjoying this.
Deal: Of course he would. Kip Kutler just said he's giving Hogar one more chance to quit but Hogar REFUSES to quit!
Storm: I bet Hogar is regretting signing up for this. I don't care how much money he's making from this fight, it won't be enough to cover his medical bills.
(The referee grabs Hogar's arm and lets it drop.)
Deal: For Hogar's sake, I hope he has insurance. Kutler just released the hold!
Storm: Why did he do that?!
Deal: He doesn't seem to be ready for the match to end.
Storm: This is no longer a wrestling match. This is a MASSACRE.
Storm: Kutler is now setting Hogar up for the Kutting Edge! AND HE HITS IT!
Deal: What a DEVASTATING MOVE! He covers for the cover and then thinks twice. He's setting Hogar up for ANOTHER Kutting Edge!
Storm: HOLY SHIT!
Deal: Kutler cover again, 1.....2......NO! Kutler just pulled up Hogar's shoulder!
Storm: What?! He had this match won!
Deal: It sure looked like it. He's back on his feet and kicking Hogar again and again with that boot of his. Is that not enough punishment?!
Storm: Kutler is enjoying this! It's like he's having the time of his life out there.
Deal: I could see teaching Hogar a lesson as Hogar has said some things that upset Kutler but this getting out of control. The referee isn't doing anything.
Storm: He counted, didn't he?
Deal: He didn't warn Kutler.
Storm: There are no rules! That's what Hogar agreed to, right?
Deal: He did. Kutler is now VERBALLY ABUSING a bloodied and Hogar in what has been a COMPLETELY one-sided match! Kutler is now slapping Hogar around and he SPITS RIGHT IN HIS FACE!
Storm: Ha!
(The crowd starts to boo Kutler, who appears to be having the time of his life.)
Storm: Listen to these fans.
Deal: They see what's going on here as Kutler is continuing to add insult to injury as he smashes Hogar's head into the mat again and again. This man has had NUMEROUS concussions in his career! SOMEBODY STOP THIS MATCH! Kutler is like a man POSSESSED as he yells out "Hogarbage" and continues assaulting the man with elbows to the face. Kutler goes upstairs again and comes crashing down with a flying bodypress! 1......2......and again Kutler lifts up Hogar. Kutler could have walked away with the win several times already and he REFUSES to finish Hogar off.
Storm: The man can barely move! Hogar is NOT in ring condition. He has NO BUSINESS being in there and has been EXPOSED....just like Kutler said he would.
Deal: Kutler is toying with the man at this point. Kutler with a curb stomp! No cover! And now Kutler is going back upstairs and he sits on the top rope as he points to Hogar and laughs!
(Kutler looks around and laughs as much of the crowd has turned against him. He waves to Rich Mason, who is watching intently from the skybox.)
Storm: Kutler is taking a breather. It's like he's wearing himself out by all this punishment he is dishing out
Deal: The man has lost it. I can see sending Hogar a message, but Kutler is taking this TOO FAR and somebody is gonna get seriously injured or worse!
Storm: Hogar NEVER should have accepted this match. It's obvious that the man is not in ring-shape. Kutler TOLD YOU ALL what he was gonna do but nobody believed him.
Deal: Kutler with a flying elbowdrop! Again, no cover.
Storm: We may have a catastrophie on our hands.
Deal: Hogar is literally GAGGING as Kutler laughs and puts him in a choke hold. It's unbelievable that the referee doesn't get in there and stop this match. Kutler has Hogar up and Hogar is still gagging. Kutler throws Hogar right into the corner with the exposed turnbuckle. He just narrowly missed hitting his head again. And Kutler goes for the TURNBUCKLE SMASH, but Hogar somehow sidesteps him and KUTLER GOES INTO IT SHOULDER-FIRST!
(Kutler screams loudly in pain)
Storm: Kutler went into that exposed turnbuckle shoulder-first, and just the wrong angle, and he may have DISLOCATED HIS SHOULDER!
Deal: That could very well be karma after what Kutler did to Hogar earlier. This is Hoger's chance for some offense....IF he can pull it together! Kutler is still hopping around the ring and he just went down to his knees! The referee is checking on Kutler and Kutler pushes him away as he he is in some pain....and here comes Hogar and he jumps right on top of Kutler! Kutler goes for an F5....NO! Hogar with a FLYING HEADSCISSORS!
(The crowd pops)
Storm: I've NEVER seen Hogar do that move before!
Deal: The right move at the right time! Hogar covers, but Kutler escapes and now Hogar with some kicks to the head! The man can barely stand, but he's taking advantage of the situation and he's taking it to Kutler! He grabs Kutler and AGAIN throws him into that exposed turnbuckle! Hogar is wrapping Kutler's legs around the cornerpost.....
Storm: That's what Kutler did to him earlier!
Deal: Hogar grabs a chair and nails Kutler's leg! He hits him again and again! Now Hogar is a man possessed as he is running on PURE ADRENALINE! Hogar is the master of the figure four and he's trying to wrap Kutler's legs around but no! Hogar falls to the floor in exhaustion as Kutler is inside the ring and he's in some serious pain of his own as he grabs his shoulder.
Storm: Just when we thought this was over....
Deal: Hogar is using every ounce of strength that he has to make his way up. He's attempting to get back into the ring, but his knee or his ankle gave out on him. Hogar is up again and he grabs Kutler by the legs and pulls him out! Hogar grabs that chair and now it's Hogar that is punishing Kutler with that steel chair!
Storm: Look at that HATE in Hogar's eyes!
Deal: Can you blame him?! Hogar just knocked the wind outta Kutler with that chair. He's now setting Kutler up for the figure-four but having some trouble. Kutler with a kick to the face and Hogar goes down! Both men are down! Kutler isn't laughing anymore!
Storm: I don't believe this!
Deal: Kutler was DESTROYING Hogar and could have ended this match on numerous occasions. All it took was Kutler hit in that exposed turnbuckle into the corner at just the wrong angle and that changed the course of this match. Could Hogar have a fighting chance?
Storm: Are you serious?
Deal: This is a man who not only dominated the tag team division for many years, but also became a World Champion after defeating The Saint. He has had some big wins in his career that some may claim were upsets. Does he have another one left in him?
Storm: Come on! Don't get too excited! Kutler just hit some turbulence. He'll be fine.
Deal: Both mean are struggling to make their way up. Kutler is up first and he's trying to lift up the steel steps but his shoulder gives out. He's yelling curse words in frustration and goes to grab that chair and he's wrapping that chair around Hogar's legs before kicking him square in the head!
Storm: How many more head shots can this man take?!
Deal: Kutler is now breathing heavy as Hogar is once again gagging as Kutler puts him in another chokehold. Kutler is now looking at the cornerpost as he heads back into the ring and he's headed upstairs. He's looking to break Hogar's leg! This man is RELENTLESS!
Storm: He wants to make Hogar pay for what he just did to him.
Deal: Hogar is a man just trying to survive and Kutler is making it difficult. Kutler is slowly making his way to the top as he screams obscenities at Hogar. If you thought these two hated each other before, that hate seems to be increasing. Kutler is all the way at the top and leaps but HOGAR LIFTS HIS FOOT and that chair hits Kutler square in the head! Both men are down again!
Storm: There are no count outs, no disqualifications, no rules. Neither is moving!
Deal: Hogar is stirring and making his way back up as Kutler is still motionless.
Storm: This was a COMPLETELY one-sided match until that FLUKE happened and now we're seeing VINTAGE Hogar. This man will not quit. No matter what you throw at him, he just keeps coming after you.
Deal: Kutler had numerous chances to end this match earlier but he chose not to and now he's suffering the consequences.
Storm: Hogar is putting Kutler in his finisher, a figure-four, and he has it locked in! Kutler is screaming in pain!
Deal: There is no escape. Could Hogar actually force Kutler to submit?! The ref is on the outside and asking Kutler if he wants to quit and he refuses.
Storm: Kutler is fighting for his career here. A loss would be DEVASTATING to Kutler and both he and Hogar know that.
Deal: Hogar is barely hanging on himself as he uses the steel steps as leverage, but Kutler is trying hard to reverse it.
Storm: I'm not even sure Kutler knows where he's at, but he knows that losing is NOT an option. I CANNOT BELIEVE how he ended up in this position.
Deal: He was GREEDY and that's his own fault!
Storm: Greedy? He was just trying to live up to his word. Kutler is a man of his word.
Deal: He went TOO FAR and you know it and now he's paying the price! Perhaps karma has come to collect. The ref asks Kutler is he wants to give up and he says no.
Storm: NO way in hell will Kutler give up.
Deal: Wait a minute, Kutler has REVERSED the figure four and now it's Hogar that is in pain. Now the ref is asking Hogar if he wants to quit. He says NEVER!
Storm: He may want to reconsider because he's losing the advantage that he was handed to on a silver platter due to that FLUKE. Hogar better pull it together really quick if he wants ANY chance of walking outta here in one piece because lightning doesn't strike twice!
Deal: Kutler is obviously not happy with the recent turn of events. He may be going into the new year with a shoulder injury, courtesy of Hogar. That isn't what Kutler had planned.
Storm: Kutler is increasing the pressure. Perhaps it's time for Hogar to call it a career before his legs are broken!
Deal: He's not ready to call it a career.
Storm: He should be! Look at him! The man's money is GUARANTEED! He and Kutler have given the fans a helluva show but it's time! TAP OUT!
Deal: Kutler is ORDERING Hogar to quit, which makes Hogar dig his heels in even more. Hogar is mustering every ounce of strength in his body to try and reverse that figure four, but Kutler isn't relinquishing the advantage and Hogar is serious pain here. He has a great deal of intestinal fortitude.
Storm: Intestinal fortitude? I have to question that man's' intelligence!
Deal: The longer Hogar holds on, the ANGRIER Kutler is getting! Kutler's face is BEET RED!
Storm: That man is PISSED!
Deal: Kutler releases the hold. He is SCREAMING obscenities at Hogar as he makes his way back up to his feet and stands over a fallen Hogar. Kutler pulls Hogar up and throws him FACE FIRST into the steel steps!
Storm: Hogar gets cut AGAIN! Hogar is BUSTED OPEN!
Deal: Kutler with some boots to the face and to the midsection of Hogar, yelling and screaming at him as he continues his assault. Kutler has LOST IT!
Storm: He told Hogar to QUIT and Hogar refused to quit and now Kutler is making him pay and pay dearly!
Deal: Kutler turns to the side.....OH NO! He's gonna pick up those steel steps! NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
Storm: This is gonna END Hogar!
Deal: Kutler lifts up the steps and Hogar grabs his foot and the steel steps fall RIGHT ON TOP OF BOTH MEN!
(The crowd chants "Holy Shit")
Storm: These people know English?
Deal: They are familiar with four-letter words, that's for sure. The steps are laying right on top of Kutler and Kutler is CRUSHING Hogar's leg! This is NOT GOOD!
Storm: The ref is standing by and he doesn't know what to do.
Deal: If this were a sanctioned RAGE match, somebody might have considered stopping it by now, but this match is UNSANCTIONED and the ref is letting it go.
Storm: That's what they wanted and Rich Mason gave it to them!
Deal: Both men are motionless and the referee is trying to get those steel steps off of Kutler. Here comes the ring announcer and a ringside official and they're helping him move those steps off of Kutler, but the damage may have been done! Both men are STILL motionless!
(Cut to the skybox where Rich Mason is still watching, and still has a poker face.)
Deal: I wonder what is going through that man's mind. Hogar's blood is on his hands!
Storm: Hogar agreed to this!
Deal: That is true, but Mason knew the condition that this man was in. That's why this match is taking place in Saudi Arabia. How much more punishment can this man take?
Storm: What's shocking to me is that Kutler is not moving. At least Hogar is moving! Kutler appears to be out!
Deal: Kutler may be seriously injured. How knows how much those steel steps weight and Kutler took the brunt of that impact. The ref is looking over Kutler. He doesn't know what to do.
Storm: You know damn well Kutler will DESTROY that man if he stops the match and awards it to Hogar.
Deal: Hogar is actually making his way back up, holding onto to a nearby chair. Hogar is up! Hogar is up! (crowd pop)
Storm: And Kutler is STILL DOWN?! How did that happen?!
Deal: Hogar smells victory here as he folds the chair and picks it up and WAIT! Kutler lifts a knee and LOW BLOW Hogar! (crowd boos) Kutler SPRINGS up! That was a TRICK! He was playing possum!
Storm: Smart man!
Deal: Kutler grabs the chair and smashes it against the side of the ring in ANGER! He tosses the chair in the ring and he's crawling on top of Hogar and berating him as he SLAPS him in the face!
*Kutler: GET YOUR BITCH ASS UP HOGARBAGE! COME ON!
Deal: Kutler slaps Hogar again and.....WAIT! Hogar grabs Kutler's wrist and Kutler goes to slap Hogar and Hogar grabs his other wrist as he uses his strength to try and.....NO! A kick to the gut, knocking the wind out of Hogar! Kutler SPITS on Hogar and pulls him up and is trying to get him back into the ring. The hatred that these two have for each other is OFF THE CHARTS!
Storm: Kutler is struggling, but he's picking up the over 250 pound Hogar and places him on the ring apron.
Deal: Kutler screams at the ref to get back in the ring and Kutler follows. He's eyeing that chair that's on the mat and then eyes Hogar. I'm not sure Hogar knows where he's at.
Storm: The man is winded, he's bloody, he's outta gas. It's time to STOP THIS CARNAGE!
Deal: Kutler is looking to finish him off, it seems. He pulls Hogar over to where the steel chair is and attempts to set him up for a piledriver but Hogar just will not cooperate. Kutler with a swift kick to the head as he's once again getting angry. As Kutler berates Hogar, he has another idea. He's wrapping that chair around Hogar's legs. He wants to finish the job he started earlier and BREAK HOGAR'S LEGS! Come on ref! Get in there!
Storm: Remember, there are no rules in this match! That's what Hogar agreed to!
Deal: A couple more kicks to the head and Hogar may be out cold!. Kip Kutler is making his way to the corner now that he's satisfied that Hogar isn't moving. Kutler is slowly making his way up. Kutler is not known as a high flyer.
Storm: He seems to have dished out enough punishment to know that Hogar's out of gas.
Deal: Kutler stucks up both of his middle fingers at Hogar and leaps, BUT HOGAR MOVES OVER AND KUTLER HITS THE MAT FACE-FIRST! Kutler tried a flying bodypress onto that chair, but Hogar managed to swerve him at the last second!
Storm: That may have kept Hogar from being disabled just like his old partner Dan Williams!
Deal: Dan Williams has been in a wheelchair for many years, due to a beating he once received from The Saint, and no doubt Kutler was looking to do the same to Hogar. Both men are again down and motionless. The ref cannot even count because there are no count outs. This match must end by pinfall or submission.
Storm: I don't f'n believe this! This match should already be over and Hogar should be in a hospital bed.
Deal: That was Kutler's plan, but things haven't gone as planned. This match started out as a JOKE that was supposed to end in a blow out and it has turned into a no-holds-barred streetfight! If Kutler loses this match, even if he gets out of here in one piece, his main event days could very well be OVER!
Storm: Don't be delusional, Storm. Hogar doesn't stand a chance.
Deal: I didn't say he did but these men may not be the same after this one.
Storm: I'll tell you one thing. This match won't end in a handshake or embrace.
Deal: Both men are stirring but I'm not sure they know where they're at. These fans are going CRAZY in Riyahd. What was a crowd that was partial to Kutler is now solidly behind Hogar!
Storm: I can't believe this! They're getting behind a DRUNK! Don't these people have laws against alcohol?
Deal: What do you mean?
Storm: Like don't they get their arms cut off if they get caught drinking and driving like Hogar did on more than one occasion?
Deal: Puh-leze. Kutler is making his way back up as is Hogar, who just broke his legs free of that chair. Kutler spots the chair and he snatches it but WAIT! Hogar grabs the other end! These two are having a tug of war over the chair! Both men are trying to get possession over that steel chair and Kutler SNATCHES it as he has the strength advantage and SWINGS it at Hogar, but Hogar sidesteps him and Kutler hits the mat with the chair and trips and falls right on top of it!
(Some fans are laughing at ringside and Kutler screams obscenities at them.)
Deal: LOOK OUT! Hogar with a FACE SLAM on the chair and cover, 1......2......NO! A blooded Hogar is yelling at the official as he pounds the mat in frustration. Hogar grabs Kutler by the hair and SMASHES his face into it! AGAIN AND AGAIN! And now KUTLER is BUSTED OPEN!
Storm: How the hell can Hogar even see?!
Deal: I don't know but Kutler may be losing the advantage that he had now that blood is streaming down his face. Some of that blood gets into Hogar's eyes and he wipes his face. Hogar is setting Kutler up for the figure four once again but Kutler with a boot to the face! Hogar falls back into the corner and he's EXHAUSTED! He's taking a breather as he waits for Kutler to make his way back up. Kutler is up and Hogar goes for a clothesline but Kutler ducks underneath it! Hogar comes back and Kutler FLATTENS Hogar with a clothesline of his own! Kutler with another kick to the head!
Storm: How many of those blows to the head has Hogar taken?!
Deal: Far too many. The man may have brain damage after this one is over.
Storm: He already had brain damage, according to Kutler.
Deal: Kutler isn't helping the situation any. Kutler has Hogar in an armbar.
Storm: Kutler is gonna pull Hogar's arm right out of it's socket!
Deal: Wait a minute, Kutler isn't stopping there. He's putting Hogar in the Krippling Kutler Cross Face!
Storm: This could be it!
*Kutler: QUIT DAMMIT!
Deal: Kutler is screaming at Hogar and DEMANDING that he quit! Hogar is breathing heavy and he's on empty.
Storm: He's been on empty for some time.
Deal: Kutler is still hollering at Hogar. I think he's wearing himself out just as much as he's wearing Hogar out.
Storm: I'm not so sure about that. Listen to Hogar's AGONIZING screams! He's throwing out some four letter words of his own!
Deal: Kutler is trying to maintain his grip as Hogar inches his way to the ropes. The ref is asking Hogar if he wants to quit and he refuses.
Storm: COME ON HOGAR! GIVE IT UP!
Deal: Hogar is in seriously bad shape here and he STUBBORNLY REFUSES to quit!
Storm: What is wrong with that man?!
Deal: Kip Kutler is asking himself the same question as he shakes his head in frustration as Hogar inches even closer to the ropes. Once again the ref asks Hogar if he wants to quit and he shakes his head. Kutler is still screaming at him, like a Drill Sergeant, and HOGAR SOMEHOW MAKES IT TO THE ROPES! The ref is tapping Kutler on the shoulder as he REFUSES to let go! The ref SMACKS Kutler across the head and that gets Kutler to drop Hogar and now Kutler grabs ahold of the ref and smacks him across the head before tossing him outta the ring!
(The crowd boos)
Storm: He just manhandled that hometown referee and these people have completely turned against him.
*Kutler (to Hogar): YOU'RE MINE!
Deal: Kutler now pulls Hogar to the middle of the ring and sets him up for a Kutting Edge! Kutler is having some difficulty as he's taken a beating in this match. He has Hogar up and HITS IT! Kutler is covering, but there is NO REFEREE!
Storm: 1....2.....3......4.......5! This match should be over AGAIN!
Deal: Kutler did it to himself! He tossed the referee out, who is trying to regain composure on the outside. An angry Kutler is screaming at the official to get back in. Kutler is pulling up Hogar. Don't tell me he's doing it again?! Kutler is struggling with Hogar, but has him up and hits ANOTHER Kutting Edge! The referee just made his way back into the ring and Kutler is yelling at him to get in position! The referee slowly makes his way over.....
Storm: He's doing this on purpose!
Deal: The cover, 1......2.......NO! Hogar with a shoulder up and Kutler is LIVID! Kutler is SCREAMING at the ref again!
Storm: Don't throw him out again!
Deal: I think he learned from that as he takes a deep breath and now he's screaming at Hogar for kicking out! Kutler is stumbing around as he's pondering.....no way! Is he?!
Storm: Yes!
Deal: Kutler is gonna try it again! He's going for yet ANOTHER Kutting Edge! He grabs Hogar but Hogar with an EYE GOUGE and Kutler is temporarily blinded with some of that blood getting in his eyes! Hogar is swinging in no particular direction as he can't see! Hogar is punching air and he finally connects with Kutler's face and Kutler goes down as does Hogar! These two men are EXHAUSTED! Someone just threw a towel into the ring
Storm: It's over! Someone threw in the towel!
Deal: It is NOT over! The ref is using the towel to wipe the bloodied faces of both men.
Storm: Oh.
Deal: Kutler still appears to be blinded as he's rubbing his eyes after that eye gouge and wait a minute! Hogar just spotted the chair. He CLOBBERS Kutler and Kutler doubles over and Hogar hits him again! And again! Hogar is hitting releasing YEARS of PENT UP RAGE and FRUSTRATION as he continues to beat on the man while these stunned fans are silenced in disbelief!
Storm: That blood is trickling down Hogar's face again.
Deal: That's a good thing for Kutler because Hogar was going to do some serious damage if he hasn't already. Hogar can't see once again as he wildly swings the chair but doesn't connect. Another swing and the chair goes flying outta the ring, nearly missing the referee! The ref wipes Hogar's face again as well as Kutler's. Hogar can see Kutler lying motionless on the mat. He covers, 1......2.......kickout! How did he kick out after taking all of those chairshots!
Storm: Intestinal fortitude! This is a MUST WIN for him.
Deal: Hogar seems to have Kutler where he wants him. He's setting him up for his figure four leglock finisher!
Storm: But does he have the strength to get it locked in?!
Deal: That's a good question as Hogar is struggling and it doesn't appear that Kutler is even conscious after taking those chairshots, some of them to the head! No doubt that is payback for what Hogar did to him earlier. This may be Hogar's last chance! Can he put SHOCK THE WORLD and put Kutler away?
Storm: Kutler with a KICK TO THE FACE!
Deal: Hogar stumbles back and falls to the mat. Kutler is trying to shake the cobwebs as Hogar pounds his fist on the mat in frustration.
Storm: These fans are at the edge of their seats.
Deal: Kutler and Hogar are both struggling. Hogar and Kutler lock eyes as they lie on the mat and look at each other in disbelief and then anger as they exchange four letter words. Both men are in rough shape and bloodied. Kutler was on his way to an easy win in the early going of this match, but rammed his shoulder into an exposed turnbuckle and that altered the course of this match.
Storm: Kutler had this match won on more than one occasion!
Deal: But he just couldn't end this match without punishing the man. As he said before, his goal wasn't to win, but to humiliate Hogar and now he's risking humiliation himself! Both men are nearly out of gas. It may come down to who wants this more. Kutler crawls over toward Hogar and wraps his hands around Hogar's neck, choking him, as he wrings his neck. He's telling Hogar to quit and Hogar refuses! Kutler with a slap to the face! Hogar tries to return it, but Kutler grabs Hogar's arm and puts him in another one of his patented armbars!
Storm: I'm telling you he is gonna rip that man's shoulder of his socket to pay him back for what happened earlier when Kutler's shoulder hit that exposed turnbuckle!
Deal: Kutler is the one that exposed that turnbuckle to begin with! Kutler is once again ORDERING Hogar to quit but he REFUSES! Hogar is trying to reach over with his other arm but Kutler pulls him away. The ref is asking Hogar if he gives up and the answer is "hell no". This antagonizes Kutler even more as he attempts to strengthen his grip and Hogar reaches the ropes again.
*Kutler: DAMMIT!
Deal: Kutler POUNDS the mat in frustration! He seems to be running out of ideas as if he doesn't know what else to do as he eyes that chair on the outside. Kutler with some elbows to the sternum as he drags Hogar in the middle of the ring. He looks at the cornerpost as if he's pondering going up to the top. He wants to finish this thing.
Storm: Put him in the Krippling Kutler Cross Face!
Deal: I think he wants to knock him unconscious first.
Storm: He wants to give him BRAIN DAMAGE.....something NOT to remember Kutler by.
Deal: Kutler is yelling curse words once again as he ignores the ref's warning and exits the ring. Kutler grabs not one but two chairs and tosses them into the ring. Can the man even make it back into the ring?! He's taken so much punishment and it shows.
Storm: I've never seen him more angry. This match should be OVER and he should be out enjoying the Riyadh night life but here he is, still trying to put away his longtime enemy.
Deal: Kutler slowly makes his way back in. As Hogar rises up, Kutler CLOBBERS him over the head and this crowd is STUNNED! Hogar fell-face-first to the mat! The fans are so quiet you can hear a pin drop!
Storm: Kutler is wrapping each chair around each of Hogar's legs. He wants to end this match.
Deal: He's tried before but couldn't put Hogar away. Can he do it now? He's looking upstairs and this is a high risk maneuver that is GUARANTEED to put Hogar away AND possibly BREAK HIS LEGS if he connects!
Storm: But can he get to the top rope without falling? Can he hit Hogar before Hogar realizes what's happening
Deal: The fans are cheering Hogar on as Kutler heads to the corner and makes the long climb to the top. He makes his way up and Hogar is moving around.
*Kutler: FUCK!
Deal: Kutler is frustrated and he makes his way back down.
*Kutler: I'm gonna break your fucking neck!
Deal: Hogar breaks free from one of the chair and Kutler grabs it and uses it to knock the wind out of Hogar! Kutler is setting Hogar up for a pileriver ONTO THE CHAIR.....but HOGAR WITH A LOW BLOW!
Storm: He cheated!
Deal: It's not like Kutler didn't do the same to him! Kutler is hopping around the ring and Hogar with a small package and handful of tights! 1......2.......NO! Kutler sets Hogar up with a belly to back suplex right onto that chair! 1......2......NO! Hogar kicks out!
*Kutler: STAY THE FUCK DOWN!
Deal: I think Kutler is pondering wrapping that chair around Hogar's neck!
Storm: That's going too far.
Deal: That seems to be the route he's going but the ref is getting in between him and Hogar and Kutler shoves the ref! I don't think that was a good idea! Kutler is now pulling Hogar up and Hogar is swinging at Kutler!
Storm: WHAT THE HELL?!
Deal: The people are starting to count as Hogar somehow manages to catch a second wind and has Kutler backed into the corner! He pounds on Kutler, 4....5....6....7....8....9.....10! And he's STILL wailing on him! Hogar throws Kutler across the ring and HITS HIM WITH A SPEAR! 1.......2.......NO! Kutler kicks out just in the nick of time! Hogar grabs Kutler by the hair and he smashes his face against the mat. Kutler with an elbow to the face! The two men are wrestling on the mat, each trying to gain the upper hand, and now Kutler with a cross face chicken wing!
Storm: Hogar won't quit, but Kutler just cannot sustain the momentum.
Deal: The fans here in Saudi are firmly behind Hogar now. They are cheering him to get out of that chicken wing.
Storm: GIVE IT UP!
Deal: Hogar reaches the ropes and Kutler CANNOT BELIEVE IT!
*Kutler: FUCK!
Deal: Kip Kutler has HAD IT! No matter what he does, he can't seem to put the man away. It was Hogar breathing heavy and now Kutler is breathing heavy and he's FURIOUS! His own anger is handicapping him. Kutler grabs Hogar and FACE SLAM onto the chair!
*Kutler: STAY DOWN MOTHER FUCKER!
Deal: The cover, 1.....2.....kickout! (crowd pops) Hogar REFUSES to stay down. An extremely frustrated Kutler just threw both of the chairs next to Hogar. Kutler has thrown the kitchen sink against the man but he refuses to quit. Kutler leans over and he's trying to apply the ankle lock submission but Hogar is squirming which is adding to Kutler's frustration. Kutler drops a leg onto Hogar's midsection. Kutler grabs the chair and tries to wrap it around Hogar's legs, but Hogar squirms again.
*Kutler: HOLD STILL!
Deal: Kutler picks up the chair and he stops! Kutler nearly fell over in exhaustion as he nearly tripped over Hogar and he's trying to wipe the blood from his eyes. Hogar has been on empty for some time and now it is Kutler who is bordering on empty. Kutler wanted to extend this match in order to make an example out of Hogar and now Kutler is desperately wanting to end this match because he himself is running out of gas. What was once a long shot is now a real possibility. Can Steve Hogar capitalize on Kutler's.....WAIT! Hogar with a small package, 1.....2....3!
Storm: NO! Kutler kicks out!
Deal: Kutler springs up and he just blew a gasket! He's kicking around, trying to find Hogar. Both of these men seem to be blinded. The referee was just handed a towel and he begins to wipe Kutler.....no! Kutler SNATCHES the towel and wipes his eyes! He has a look that can kill in his eyes as he GLARES at Hogar!
Storm: I wouldn't wanna be Hogar!
Deal: Kutler is taking that bloody rag and he's CHOKING Hogar!
*Kutler: GIVE IT THE FUCK UP!
Deal: The fans here are booing Kutler as he continues to choke Hogar with that towel.
(Hogar is gagging and coughing up blood.)
Deal: This is getting out of hand as Kutler continues to choke Hogar. Hogar is NOT moving! The ref is trying to grab ahold of the towel and a LIVID Kutler is staring down the ref! The ref backs away and Kutler makes his way toward the ref! That towel is COVERED in blood and the ref is being backed into the corner. Kutler is admonishing him.
Storm: The ref has had enough! He's yelling at Kutler and they're in a heated argument.
Deal: This is giving Hogar some time to recuperate
Storm: You're assuming there's something left in the tank. Hogar is MOTIONLESS!
Deal: Kutler is threatening the referee, but he's careful not to put his hands on him because he needs that ref to count Hogar's shoulders to the mat. As Hogar has been claiming for weeks, a loss to him can be detrimental to Kutler's career. Kip Kutler is taking a breather as he glares at a motionless and bloodied Steve Hogar.
Storm: Kutler is eyeing those steel chairs. Does he have in mind what I think he has in mind?!
Deal: Kutler grabs a chair and wraps it around Hogar's left leg.
Storm: He's doing it again! Kutler is looking to END this thing.
Deal: The referee is trying to get in the way, but Kutler shoves him! He picks up the other chair and wraps it around Hogar's other leg.
Storm: This is NOT good for Hogar, not at all.
Deal: Kutler is cursing at Hogar as he makes his way up to the top. He's taking his time, can he even make it up there?!
Storm: Look at Hogar! Kutler has all the time in the world.
Deal: The referee is checking on Hogar and Kutler is SCREAMING at the ref to get out of the way! The ref backs off as Kutler reaches the top. If he connects, Hogar's ankles could be broken! Kutler leaps and Hogar moves slightly, but Kutler CONNECTS!
Storm: Did you hear that?! He SNAPPED at least one of Hogar's ankles!
Deal: This crowd is in DISBELIEF! He very well could have snapped at least one of his ankles. Hogar moved at the last second, which might have saved him.
Storm: No, didn't you hear it?! BOTH ANKLES were SNAPPED!
Deal: I don't know but there seems to be some damage there.
Storm: Kutler has had ENOUGH! He's putting Hogar in his Hogar's own finisher, the figure four leglock.
Deal: The referee is asking Hogar if he gives up and he REFUSES! (crowd pops) This INFURIATES Kutler who increases the pressure!
Storm: Hogar is fading out!
Deal: Indeed he is! The ref asks him again and Hogar uses what's left of his strength to shake his head!
Storm: GIVE UP YOU IDIOT! This man will have both of his legs broken if they're not already!
Deal: Kutler is so zapped of energy that he's not even yelling at Hogar to give up. Kutler is wearing himself down! Hogar's shoulders hit the mat, 1.....2......shoulder up! (crowd pops) Hogar is STILL in this thing!
Storm: WHAT THE HELL?!
Deal: There's nothing else Kutler can do but increase the pressure. Hogar's legs are no longer working. There's NOTHING he can do to come back from this. Yet the man still won't give up! Kutler POUNDS the mat with his fist in frustration!
Storm: I think I heard Hogar's other leg snap! He is NOT walking outta this one.
Deal: The referee is lifting Hogar's arm and it drops, he raises it again and it drops, he lifts it again and Hogar's arm is still up as he gives the fans a thumbs up. Kutler sees this and he's beside himself!
*Kutler: GIVE UP MOTHER FUCKER OR I'LL BREAK YOUR NECK!
Deal: Kutler just threatened to break Hogar's NECK!
Storm: Does Hogar even feel anything in his legs?! He must want to end up in a wheelchair like his partner Dan Williams!
Deal: Kutler seems intent in putting him in a wheelchair. Kutler releases the figure four and he POUNDS the mat in FRUSTRATION! His hands are on the side of his head as he wracks his brain, trying to put away Hogar. He's thrown EVERYTHING in his arsenal at the man and he's STILL in the match!
Storm: He's not standing though!
Deal: Kutler is shaking his head in frustration as he stares down Hogar with smoke coming out of his nostrils. Hogar turns himself around and is crawling, but he can't make his way up to his feet. His legs are no longer working! Why doesn't this referee stop the match?!
Storm: You know the rules!
Deal: There are no rules!
Storm: Exactly!
Deal: Kutler appears to be amused at the sight of Hogar crawling toward him, his legs aren't working, Kutler just smirks and shakes his head in disbelief. Kutler stands there as Hogar, who can barely see due to the blood that is covering his eyes, reaches and grabs one of Kutler's ankles. Hogar doesn't have the strength to get himself back up. Or even take down Kutler at this point.
Storm: Put him out of his misery!
Deal: Kutler just stares at Hogar and takes a deep breath, shaking his head. Even he can't believe what he's seeing.
Storm: Put him away!
Deal: Kutler is now setting Hogar up.....for the Kutting Edge! He has some difficulty but HITS IT!
Storm: PIN HIM!
Deal: I don't think he's convinced that Hogar is done as Hogar lies motionlessly on the mat. Kuter puts Hogar in the Krippling Kutler Cross Face!
Storm: There's no getting out of this!
Deal: We've seen him get out of EVERYTHING Kutler has thrown at him, but you may be right. There is no sign of movement as the referee raises Hogar's arm once and it falls, he raises it again, still no movement, one more time, and IT'S OVER!
Storm: FINALLY!
**DING**DING**DING**
Deal: Kutler is NOT letting go!
Storm: Does he even know where he's at?!
Deal: Either he didn't hear the bell or he's VERY angry that Hogar resisted for so long. I don't know which but the referee is tapping his shoulder and now security is in the ring trying to get Kutler off of Hogar. The man is UNCONSCIOUS! LET HIM GO! He better let go or they might reverse the decision!
Storm: I don't think they can.
Deal: Finally, security is able to pull Kutler off of Hogar. And Kutler collapses right next to Hogar. The careers of these two men have been intertwined for many years, dating back to when both were on the same team. One man's career will end tonight and the other will continue his comeback but he has some recovering to do.
Storm: It's a good thing he has some time off, but he'll be fine! By the time RAGE is back up and running next year, his shoulder will be pretty much healed up.
Deal: How do you know that?
Storm: I know!
Deal: Hogar is STILL motionless as paramedics have arrived and there's a stretcher being brought to the ring.
Storm: ONE stretcher.
Deal: That's what I said! The security guards are trying to help Kutler up, but he's brushing them off. He wants nothing to do with them as he walks himself to the corner. Kutler is staring at the fallen Steve Hogar as paramedics work on him. What is that man thinking?!
Storm: He's asking himself why he's not enjoying a steak at the finest restaurant in Riyadh. This was supposed to be a quick 5-10 minute match.
Deal: Rich Mason is at ringside with his entourage as he watches the chaos continue to unfold. They are trying to get Steve Hogar onto the stretcher.
Storm: I bet Kutler would break that stretcher in two, with Hogar on it, if he had the energy for it.
Deal: Obviously he does not. Mason is watching Hogar with his poker face as if he doesn't have any concern for the man.
Storm: How do you know that?!
Deal: Just a wild guess. Kutler is still standing in his corner and yes he is still standing as he will walk away from this as the victor as he watches one of his most hated rivals being moved into an ambulance. The open the doors and Hogar lifts his head as he just regained consciousness. He looks over at Hogar and locks eyes with him. Hogar gives Kutler the middle finger!
(The crowd pops as Kutler smirks)
Deal: And Kutler gives Hogar a middle finger of his own!
(Another crowd pop)
Storm: Is that supposed to be a sign of respect?
Deal: I don't know what it means, but they're putting Hogar into the ambulance as Kutler continues to stare him down as the doors close and the ambulance pulls away.
Storm: I don't think he was convinced that Hogar was done!
Deal: Who can blame him after all that?
*Ring Announcer: The winner of this match is KIP KUTLER!
(The crowd pops as Kutler steps away from the corner and the ref raises his arm in victory.)
Storm: I don't understand these people! They loved him and then they hated him and now they love him again. I can't wait to see how people react to him once he's back in the states!
Deal: Judging by the fans reaction here at MSG, who have watched this match on the big screen, I'm assuming it will be positive.
(Rich Mason approaches Kutler and raises his other arm.)
Deal: Kutler brushes Mason off as if he doesn't want anything to do with him. Mason backs away as his bodyguards step in front of him.
Storm: Rich Mason made Kip Kutler an even wealthier man tonight between that one million dollar and the winner's purse, which is likely just as much. Gotta love that Saudi money!
Deal: Kip Kutler is refusing help is he makes his way out of the ring.
Storm: Kip Kutler is bloodied and he's beaten, but once again proved that he's a warrior and he will be a force to be reckoned with in RAGE next year.
Deal: Steve Hogar's career has officially ended and is being transported to the hospital as we speak. We hope that he is okay and will keep you updated on his condition.
~~~
Stock: Right then, there’s no bloody time for dithering. We’re getting straight on with the bloody action. Next up , the RAGE Scientific bloody Showcase Championship is on the bloody line as Doug Devens defends against Nightwalker! Gordon vs. Nightwalker
Vandessa Deal: What a night so far!
Ricky Storm: 22 years in the making!
Vandessa Deal: Doug Devens won’t just come out here as a champion he will come out here as a conqueror. Double champion!
Ricky Storm: Doug has to be tired, but maybe the stem cells are working! May he hit my boy Kip up for some D-Bol or trenbolone!
Vandessa Deal: Both these competitors represent the same faction, but this match is about personal gain! They have to set the alliance to Daniel Dare aside to achieve their goals and dreams!
Ricky Storm: Let’s head to bloody Lord Robert Stock! That guy is totally loco daddy! He’s an honorary Planet Silverstar member!
Stock: Oi! Still bloody talking here! From Chicago, weighing in at 254 bloody pounds, DOUG DEVENS!
("Ride of the Valkyries" by Wagner plays. Devens stands at the top of the ramp, both championships displayed with quiet arrogance. Thomas Gordon lingers just behind him, hands folded, a satisfied smile on his face like a man watching a long-term investment finally peak.)
Ricky Storm: He beat Scott Grayse earlier tonight with Gordon’s help, let’s be clear about that, but he’s walking into this match already wounded. Two matches. Two belts and now Nightwalker? That’s rough! She is someone you should never overlook especially on one of the grandest stages!
Vandessa Deal: She is Rage's REAL DEAL! She is laser focused on winning here tonight. Yeah, it’s strange seeing Salvation church members facing one another but when it’s for one of the most prestigious titles in wrestling today all bets are off!
Storm: She’s real? Are you for real daddy? She is as fake as your tits!
Vandessa Deal: Idiot! Do all you Storms share one collective brain? Of course you do and it’s damaged! Just sit there and be mute!
Ricky Storm: We are the free folk! We have a pretty sweet time Machine, just ask Ferman, Barnhill or Jennings! Our president JOEY FERMAN of Planet Silverstar is C.O.O. Of UWA!
Vanessa Deal: Crayon crew as Thief Taylor calls them! Just stop talking about them. No one cares! NO ONE CARES!
Robert Stock: His bloody opponent hailing from some bloody quadrant somewhere in bloody hell…..
(A little girl's giggle is heard and then " Out of the darkness hell's queen did call to pain and suffering she brought to them all. Away ran the children to hide in their beds in fear that the devil would chop off their heads". (The little girl giggles again)
Stock: Presenting, the bloody Queen of Hell - NIGHTWALKER!
(At that point the lights go out and fog fills the stage as "Dracula” by Rob Zombie hits a fire ball, shoots out of the stage and turns into Loralie Blackwell . She heads down the ramp to the ring in cat-like strides glaring at the crowd as the non-believers boo her and her followers cheer. She stops at the edge of the stage and snaps her fingers disappearing only to reappear in the middle of the ring and heads to her corner.)
Ricky Storm: Her trickery shows no bounds! I wonder if David Copperfield did his apprenticeship under her tutelage? What about D.B Copper? I swore I saw him at the Dollar Tree in Lima, Ohio! Might have been Tat Tom!
Vandessa Deal: She earned this shot you fool. BOH points. Consistency and she chose him. That tells you everything. She is more focused now than she has been in a long time.
Ricky Storm: Rumor has it that my boy Dougie D lived in a jungle with a crazy tribe that taught him the real meaning of enlightenment, daddy!
Vandessa Deal: Lies! All lies, I swear, I am not paid enough for this!
**DING**DING**
(They circle slowly, neither willing to overcommit. Circling like two gladiators destined for greatness. They are circling while jaw jacking one another. Both competitors circling with their eyes locked on one another. )
Ricky Storm: This is Scientific Showcase rules submissions only. No pinfalls, no knockouts. One mistake, and it’s over.
(The first lock-up is brief and violent. Nightwalker drops level, reaching for Devens’ leg, but Devens sprawls hard and drives her face-first into the mat. He stomps on her.)
Vandessa Deal: That’s veteran instinct. Devens didn’t hesitate; he smothered her.
Ricky Storm: Being from hell and all that darkness I bet she enjoys a little smothering! I know I do!
Deal: Of course you do, you sick freak!
(Devens grinds a forearm across Nightwalker’s face, just enough to hurt, just enough to irritate. Terry Dale warns him. Devens ignores it. They reset. He attempts to try again but Nightwalker strikes faster this time twisting into Devens’ arm and forcing him toward the ropes.)
Ricky Storm: Nightwalker’s not trying to overpower him. She’s trying to out-think him. Doug is a bit older so he could be sun-downing!
(Devens breaks free with a rake of the fingers and immediately snaps on a headlock, dragging Nightwalker to the mat and slowing the pace to a crawl. Gordon nods approvingly from ringside.)
Vandessa Deal: This is Doug Devens’ world right now. This is how he wins he drains you.
Ricky Storm: Plus, Gordon in your corner ain’t a bad thing either! He ain’t eye candy or anything, but you got to be wondering, if you're Nightwalker, when he’s gonna pull some shit, daddy!
(Nightwalker fights up, shoots Devens off the ropes but Devens blocks, yanks her arm over the top rope, and drops his weight onto it.)
Ricky Storm: That arm’s a target now. Everything Devens does from here will be about control.
Deal: He’s trying to wear her down, not a rookie move by any means.
(Back inside, Devens twists the arm again and again, threatening quick armbars, forcing Nightwalker to burn energy escaping instead of attacking. Then suddenly Nightwalker rolls through a transition and snaps on a triangle choke.)
Vandessa Deal: She’s got it! She’s got it locked in!
(The crowd roars as Devens scrambles, stacking her just enough to reach the ropes with his fingertips.)
Ricky Storm: That was close. Too close. Good thing he has a furry red-assed Orangutan's reach!
Deal: That would be a baboon you donkey!
(Gordon jumps onto the apron, barking at Dale, buying Devens precious seconds to recover. Nightwalker snaps. She charges Devens, smashing his head into the corner, kneeing him in the ribs, then dragging him down into a brutal neck crank.)
Vandessa Deal: This is frustration boiling over. Nightwalker feels it slipping.
Ricky Storm: She is mad as a hornet! Her eyes are glowing! Is Lucifer gonna crack the earth and appear from the depths of hell? I hope not, Halloween isn’t for like 10 months!
(Devens bites her hand to break free. Dale scolds him. Gordon waves it off. Nightwalker responds by chopping Devens leg out and stomping directly on the knee before locking in a kneebar.)
Ricky Storm: That’s the same knee he’s been favoring all night!
Vandessa Deal: He bit her!!!!! What the hell!
Ricky Storm: He must have missed catering!
(Devens howls, clawing to the ropes. He barely escapes. Nightwalker is laughing while she creeps forward! She grabs him by the head and suplexes him over. She is quick to her feet and drops a hard elbow. She grinding that elbow into his throat in an attempt to choke him out. Devens flips her over and begins just a flurry of hard rights!)
Vandessa Deal: Deven’s just brawling now!
Ricky Storm: He better pace himself. This ain’t 2010!
(Devens traps Nightwalker during a flurry of rage and cinches in a Crossface, sitting deep and wrenching back with everything he has. He’s reefing on her neck with a good grip. Nightwalker slowly trying to inch her way to the ropes. Doug applies more pressure, slowing her fight.)
Vandessa Deal: This could be it!
(Nightwalker crawls. Inch by inch. Fingertips scraping canvas. Rope break. The crowd applauds both. Nightwalker rolls to the floor. Devens follows but she snaps him forward with a huge clothesline, driving the back of his head into the apron.)
Ricky Storm: That’s vicious! She’s dismantling him! That rattled his brain. He may need a cat-scan!
Vanessa Deal: Step by step she wears him down. She wants this gold!
(Nightwalker attempts to lift him but he pushes her into the guard rail. She is clobbering him. He hits her with a knee raise taking her back. Doug to his feet and suplexes her over taking both competitors down!)
Vandessa Deal: Some old school traditional move sets.
Ricky Storm: Sometimes things that are old become new again. Just like your tits!
Vandessa Deal: Idiot, I swear!
(Nightwalker and Devens are both slow to get up! Nightwalker gets to get her feet and delivers a huge headbutt sending Doug back into the ring apron.)
Ricky Storm: Now that’s using your head, eh!
(She rolls him into the ring, Nightwalker locks in an arm-triangle choke. Devens staggers to his feet and slams her into the corner, but she keeps the hold applied. Then the building loses its god damn mind!)
(“Legendary by Skillet” plays over the loud speaker.)
Vandessa Deal: WAIT!!!!! Hold THE DAMN PHONE! WAIT A SECOND!!!!
Ricky Storm: Someone call my daddy, daddy - ya know!
(Harold Hartley appears on the stage.)
Ricky Storm: You’ve got to be kidding me.
Vanessa Deal: This is crazy!
(Harold looks at Robert bloody Stock and nods.)
Robert Stock: Harold Hartley is cashing in the WHO’S THE DADDY PRIZE. The match is now a triple threat.
(Devens is screaming like he has seen a ghost? He’s holding Terry Dale trying to get his feet. Hartley runs down the ramp and slides into the ring and Nightwalker turns and CRACK.)
Vandessa Deal: NO! NO!
(Hartley levels Nightwalker with a lead pipe, knocking her out cold. He tosses the pipe out of the ring before Terry Dale notices.)
Ricky Storm: This is a robbery!
(Hartley turns to Devens. He charges in blind rage. Hartley sidesteps. Strikes. Drops Devens to the mat.)
Vandessa Deal: Hartley’s been waiting a year for this moment!
(Hartley traps the arm and sinks in The PAINKILLER. Devens fights. Thrashes. Reaches for Gordon.)
Ricky Storm: There’s nowhere to go! That’s a huge DICK MOVE OF THE CENTURY!
Vandessa Deal: He’s trying to break his arm!
Ricky Storm: Pay back is a bitch daddy!
(Deven’s is fighting it. He is screaming in pain. Terry Dale is down asking Deven’s if he taps! He shakes his head no! He’s frothing at the mouth while gasping from the pain.)
Vanessa Deal: He’s gonna break his damn arm!
Ricky Storm: I can’t wait for the pop crack rice crispy sound! Pay back is a real super bitch daddy!
(Devens taps. The pain was too severe and The bell rings.)
**DING**DING**DING**
Stock: Your bloody WINNER! - HAROLD HARTLEY!!!
Vandessa Deal: HAROLD HARTLEY HAS DONE IT!
(Hartley rises as the crowd explodes. He takes the Scientific Showcase Championship the same one Deven’s took from him long ago. Hartley flips Devens off. Nightwalker glares from the corner, fury burning through the haze.)
Ricky Storm: Nightwalker was robbed. Devens was humbled. And Harold Hartley just rewrote history. Hartley walks up the ramp, championship reclaimed, while chaos and anger linger behind him.
Vandessa Deal: This wasn’t just a match, Ricky. This was a reckoning.
Ricky Storm: LEDGENDARY LIKE ONLY RAGE CAN PROVIDE!
Deal: Okay RAGE fans it all comes down to this, the main event of Year 22. After a year long Bouts Of Honor competition that saw Team Cage come out victorious and giving the advantage to the challenger in this match. RAGE World Champion Daniel Dare will defend his title against his long time rival Cage in the FEAR FACTORY which will take place inside of the CATHEDRAL in Chicago, Illinois, home of none other than the Hardcore Holy Roller himself the Saint, who is currently in TCW, another long time rival of Dare and the same can be said of Cage, who will also be the SPECIAL REFEREE! I can’t believe what we are about to see!
Storm: Neither can I! This is going to be INSANE!
Deal: Insane doesn’t even begin to cover it! The fans here in Madison Square Garden will be watching it on RAGE-Vision as there are cameras set up all over the Cathedral to capture the action to make sure none of the fans here in New York City or watching at home miss a second of what will be an unquestionably dangerous and violent match!
Storm: It should be noted that there will be NO ONE ELSE inside the Cathedral except for Cage, Dare, and the Saint and one can only imagine what waits for them inside! No members of Team Dare or the Salvation Church. No members of Team Cage. Just those three inside the Cathedral, with Chicago firefighters and paramedics standing by outside the property for when the match ends, which is now the focal point of the Fear Factory match inside the home of the man who created it all the way back in 2017 while he was the RAGE World Champion which was an absolutely epic match. In fact the Saint loved the match so much he even brought it to TCW with him back in 2022!
Deal: The Saint won both of those matches, while we saw Jerry Root win in 2018 and Gemini prevail in 2019 here in RAGE so this will be only the FIFTH TIME this match will be used in either fed as it is so dangerous, so mind altering, both feds agree that it should be used SPARINGLY and ONLY in extreme situations and there is no situation more extreme than the BLOOD FEUD between Daniel Dare and Cage!
Storm: These two have been going after each other for YEARS and now they have a chance to finally settle this in what will be maybe the most challenging match of their careers. Cage won the right to pick the stipulation to this match and he decided on the Fear Factory as he doesn’t just want to beat Dare, he wants to push him to his physical and mental limit while at the same time hoping to walk out of the Cathedral as the new RAGE World Champion.
Deal: Cage has been obsessed with taking down Dare and the Salvation Church and now he finally gets Dare, in what is his last chance to fight for the RAGE World Championship, one on one in an environment Cage thinks favors him and a match he says is right up his alley and with this being his last chance at taking down Dare, Cage is swinging for the fences with this pick. But while Cage clearly knows what he is doing and what he is getting in for, we can’t forget the man he is facing is Daniel Dare. He has seen it all, done it all, and will not be intimidated by this match no matter how dangerous or torturous it may seem.
Storm: Let’s not forget Dare and the Salvation Church spent over a year inside of the Cathedral after they were gifted it by Mason International after the Saint’s controversial departure from the business last summer. They used it as their home, their base of operations, and remade it in their image while they were there. And during that time they got to know every room, every hallway, every corner in the Cathedral so while Cage may think he has Dare backed into a corner, Dare spent a long time inside the Cathedral and with his knowledge of the layout of the Cathedral, there are those who feel Cage made a rash decision picking the Cathedral as the location and that he might have accidentally handed Dare the advantage without realizing it.
Deal: That is an excellent point as Dare took great pleasure in revamping the Cathedral in his image while the Salvation Church occupied it which they did until the Miracle Marathon when the Saint defeated Dare to become the RAGE World Champion and reclaim ownership of the Cathedral. Dare was able to regain the championship at Hell’s Holiday bringing us to this moment now where two of the sport's most bitter rivals finally get to settle their issues in what might be the final encounter between them. But we would not be doing our job if we didn’t discuss the man who will be officiating this match taking place inside HIS HOME and that is none other than the Saint.
Storm: It would be malpractice if we didn’t discuss him or his history with both of these men. Everyone knows about the wars waged between the Saint and Daniel Dare over the years. They have spent nearly THREE DECADES inflicting ungodly pain and suffering on each other in the feud that was standard bearer every other feud in this sport has been compared to. It was the first feud EVER inducted into the Hall Of Fame and even during “down times” when they are not actively battling each other, there is still a hate between them that will never die no matter how much time passes.
Deal: They don’t call Saint vs. Dare the Feud of Feuds for nothing as they have been in some of the bloodiest, most violent and historic matches this sport has ever seen. With all of that said, while many feel the Saint being the special referee for this match gives Cage the advantage, there are those who feel differently because while many people focus on the Saint’s hatred of Dare, let’s not forget that the Saint also has had a long and violent history with Cage.
Storm: They have engaged in some of the most brutal matches the sport has ever seen and while neither of them hate each other like they hate Dare, to say they are friends would be considered a massive case of misinformation because there is no love lost between Cage and the Saint either.
Deal: Throw in the fact that Cage and Dare are fighting inside THE SAINT’S HOME, a home he spent a year trying to get back and several months renovating when he did, no thanks to Cage’s use of a blow torch while he was “helping” clean the Cathedral up, something that did not sit well with the Saint. Word is while any weapon is in play for this match, word is the Saint put in the contract when asked to ref this match nothing flammable would be used in this match, as well as that RAGE would foot the bill for any part of his home that gets damaged or destroyed during this match. Some say it was the Saint just trying to squeeze a few extra dollars out of RAGE just because he could, but he also knows that by agreeing to let the Fear Factory take place inside of his home there is a good chance it will not look exactly the same when it’s done.
Storm: For his sake I hope he has a good contractor on speed dial because he is going to need it when it’s done! In addition to all the insanity and blood shed we are going to witness, both Cage and Dare are going to have to face their greatest fear if they hope to win this match. No pinfalls will be counted for a wrestler who hasn’t faced his fear so even if your opponent drops dead with no chance of kicking out, if you haven’t faced your fear yet the Saint won’t even consider making the count!
Deal: Both of these men know that and are ready to face whatever fear they have to take down the other, and knowing what type of men Cage and Dare, we can only imagine what kind of fear they could possibly have!
Storm: I shudder to think what could possibly scare these two!
Deal: I don't know what it could be but we are close to finding out as Stock is in the ring ready for the announcements!
Stock: LADIES AND BLOODY GENTLEMEN! OUR NEXT MATCH IS THE MAIN BLOODY EVENT OF YEAR 22 AND IS THE FEAR FACTORY MATCH THAT IS TAKING PLACE INSIDE THE SAINT'S BLOODY CATHEDRAL IN CHICAGO, ILLINOIS AND IS FOR THE RAGE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP!
(Crowd pops LOUDLY)
Stock: INTRODUCING FIRST, THE SPECIAL REFEREE! HE IS A HALL OF BLOODY FAMER AND ONE OF THE GREATEST BLOODY WRESTLER'S OF ALL TIME! HE IS THE HARDCORE HOLY ROLLER ….. THE SAINT!
(GOAT by the Cult plays bringing a deafening roar from the fans as the Saint, thanks to the cameras inside the Cathedral, appears on the RAGE-Vision. He makes his way to a wrestling ring set up in the basement gym of the Cathedral. He is wearing a referee’s shirt with the word GOAT on the back. He looks into the camera to acknowledge the fans back in New York who continue to cheer loudly.)
Stock: NOW INTRODUCING THE BLOODY CHALLENGER! FROM MESA, ARIZONA… WEIGHING 225 POUNDS, HE IS A MULTI-TIME HALL OF BLOODY FAMER… THIS… IS… CAGE!!!
(The fans erupt into deafening cheers as they see Cage make his way into the ring in the basement gym. Cage points at the camera to acknowledge the fans then goes about getting ready for the match.)
Stock: NOW INTRODUCING THE CHAMPION! HE IS THE LEADER OF THE SALVATION BLOODY CHURCH AND CALLS HIMSELF THE MESSIAH OF WRESTLING! HE WEIGHS IN AT 300 BLOODY POUNDS AND HAILS FROM TO HELL AND BACK! THE RAGE WORLD CHAMPION …. DANIEL DARE!
(Dare makes his way towards the ring in the basement gym of the Cathedral while the fans back in. New York City boo him LUSTILY as he says a few incendiary words into the camera before stepping into the ring.)
*CAMERA VIEW ON TELEVISION SWITCHES TO DIRECTLY INSIDE THE CATHEDRAL*
Deal: They are inside the ring in the basement gym of the Cathedral as we now switch to the view inside of the Cathedral where the action is about to take place. Even though they are all the way out in Chicago we can feel the tension all the way out here in New York! The Saint calls Cage and Dare to the middle of the ring and is giving them both last second instructions!
Saint: Alright you two, PAY ATTENTION to what I’m about to say because I’m only going to say it once and I WILL NOT REPEAT MYSELF! This is the FEAR FACTORY but it is also MY HOUSE! I didn’t wait a year to get the Cathedral back and then agree to let you two fight it out inside MY HOME without a few assurances from RAGE beforehand.
This IS an anything goes match, weapons are allowed, and in fact encouraged, and ANYTHING is fair game to be used. HOWEVER, I want you to keep in mind that thanks to a clause in my contract that RAGE agreed to, IF YOU BREAK IT YOU BOUGHT IT! So feel free to use whatever you want, but remember if you break it, the money is coming out of YOUR PAYCHECK NO QUESTIONS ASKED!
Deal: The Saint isn’t playing about that!
Saint: ALSO, since this is the Fear Factory, if you want to win you must FACE YOUR FEAR! Any pinfall or submissions without facing your fear first will be IGNORED so I strongly advise both of you face your fears as soon as possible to speed the proceedings along. Falls also can take place ANYWHERE inside the Cathedral on OR outside. As long as it's only Cathedral grounds, it's good. The ONLY rule I have tonight is that while weapons are in fact allowed, NOTHING FLAMMABLE IS ALLOWED! And we all know why that is …. CAGE.
Cage: IT WAS ONE ROOM!
Saint: IT WAS A BIG ROOM! I DID allow both of you to place weapons at random locations in the Cathedral as I damn well this fight isn’t staying inside this ring. Only you two know where you placed them so use them at will and while I am strictly enforcing my NO FIRE RULE, feel free to spill as much blood as you want because that cleans up much easier than fire. No thanks to Cage.
Cage: Just let it go already!
Saint: I REFUSE TO LET IT GO! YOU ALMOST BURNED DOWN THE WHOLE DAMN PLACE! Also there is one room on the main floor that is sealed off and OFF LIMITS and you must NOT GO IN THERE OR SOMETHING SERIOUSLY HORRIBLE WILL HAPPEN TO YOU!
Dare: I didn’t agree to that! You can’t tell me what to do, I’M THE MESSIAH AND YOUR BIOLOGICAL FATHER! If I want to go in that room I’M GOING IN THAT ROOM!
Saint: THE HELL YOU ARE! As I said before, MY HOUSE MY RULES so what I say GOES! That being said, enough wasting time, let’s go about the business of you two kicking the shit out each other! RING THE BELL!
**DING**DING**
Deal: The bell has rung and Cage and Dare immediately go at each other! It’s a slugfest from the start with the Saint looking on as Cage and Dare are using each other like a punching bag in the early going!
Storm: They’ve waited all year for this match and now that it’s here they aren’t going to hold back! They are rolling along the ring ropes beating the crap out of each other and it’s only to get more violent from here!
Deal: Cage has Dare backed into the corner and is whaling on him with rights and lefts …. DARE WITH A KICK TO THE NUTS! Cage goes down to his knees and Dare viciously boots him in the head!
Storm: There are no rules so he did it right in front of the Saint knowing there will be no repercussions for doing so!
Deal: Dare smirks at the Saint telling him it’s going to be a short night for him and the easiest paycheck he ever earned and now grabs Cage and CLOBBERS him across the back! He does it again and now he grabs Cage in a front face lock and SWINGS HIM VIOLENTLY ACROSS THE RING!
Storm: Cage sits up grabbing his neck and he might have tweaked something in it when Dare threw him!
Deal: Cage tries to stand up and Dare CLOTHESLINES him and sends him to the mat! He goes to cover Cage, but the Saint just stands in the corner staring at him!
Dare: WHAT ARE YOU DOING? GET OFF YOUR ASS AND MAKE THE COUNT!
Saint: YOU KNOW THE RULES! NOT UNTIL YOU FACE YOUR FEARS! FACE IT AND I’LL COUNT! UNTIL THEN SHUT YOUR MOUTH!
Deal: Dare clearly didn’t like the Saint telling him off, but the rules are clear! No pinfalls or submissions will be counted until a wrestler faces his fear! Dare reluctantly and angrily goes back to Cage who shoots up and catches him with a DROP KICK that sends Dare flying through the ropes out to the floor!
Storm: Landing on the floor is hard enough under normal circumstances but there is NO MAT on the floor in this basement gym so Dare’s landing was rougher than usual!
Storm: Dare gets up slowly trying to shake off the pain …. CAGE WITH A SUICIDE DIVE OVER THE TOP ROPE ONTO DARE!
Deal: And that might be the last we see of the ring in this match! Dare with another rough landing on the concrete floor and now Cage grabs Dare by the hair and begins BASHING HIS HEAD INTO THE FLOOR!
Storm: Dare's head is making a sickening sound as his flesh is repeatedly SLAMMED into the concrete!
Deal: Cage pulls Dare off the floor and now he whips him HEAD FIRST into a nearby weight rack! Dare hits the ground and now Cage grabs a DUMBBELL and goes to BRAIN Dare with it …. Dare moves and Cage slams the dumbbell into the ground!
Storm: Cage stands up and turns to face Dare …. Dare grabs him and throws Cage HEAD FIRST INTO THE MIRROR BY THE WEIGHT RACK!
Deal: The mirror SHATTERS and shards of broken glass are everywhere! The Saint pulls out his cellphone and takes pictures as he's clearly documenting this so he can get reimbursed by RAGE for the damage!
Storm: Cage stands up and there is a HUGE gash on his head from where it hit the mirror! Blood is pouring down his face and it didn't take long for blood to spill tonight in the Fear Factory!
Deal: Dare picks up a glass shard and SLASHES Cage across the back with it! That opens up a huge gash on his back and Cage howls in pain! He drops to his knees and grabs a glass shard himself. Dare moves in on him and Cage STABS Dare in the foot with the glass shard! Now Dare howls like a wounded animal as these two are SLICING AND STABBING each other like maniacs and we’re barely five minutes into the Fear Factory!
Storm: We knew it would be bloody but I didn’t think the blood would come THIS FAST! These two are out to MAIM each other!
Deal: Cage pulls the glass shard out of Dare’s foot and slashes him across the thigh with it! Cage goes to stand up but Dare grabs a dumbbell and SMASHES Cage in the back with it!
Storm: OUCH! That was right in the spine! I can feel Cage’s pain all the way here in New York! That was VICIOUS!
Deal: Cage drops to his knees and tries to get some distance between himself and Dare who runs up and boots Cage in the ribs! Cage rolls over clutching his stomach in pain and Dare has had the advantage most of the early going!
Storm: Dare looks over at the Saint who looks like he just texted a photo of the broken mirror to RAGE management and yells at him to pay attention! The Saint yells back until either one of them faces their fear he doesn't have shit to do and that he should pay attention to Cage instead of him!
Deal: Dare demands to know how is he supposed to face his fear when he doesn’t know where he’s supposed to face it! The Saint yells back that it will happen when it happens and to stop bitching and start fighting!
Storm: Dare did not like that answer!
Deal: Dare does not like when anyone talks back to him! When you call yourself the Messiah of wrestling you think everyone is beneath you! Dare is still carrying that dumbbell and turns back to face Cage who is slowly getting up. Dare charges at Cage and goes to PUNCH HIM WITH THE DUMBBELL …. CAGE.PICKS UP A BENCH AND USES IT AS A SHIELD TO BLOCK THE PUNCH!
Storm: Dare's hand went into the bench with the weight of the dumbbell behind it! He drops the dumbbell and howls in pain as he might have injured his hand! Dare angrily turns towards Cage who grabs Dare by the head and SLAMS his face on the workout bench!
Deal: Dare is rocked and now Cage leaps up on the workout bench and now leaps towards Dare with a HURRICANRANA! OH MY GOD!
Storm: Great move by Cage as it sent Dare crashing into a nearby treadmill! Cage runs over and STOMPS Dare's head into the treadmill and that didn't sound good!
Deal: Cage now STANDS on Dare’s back while he is face down on the treadmill. Cage looks at the control panel and flips on the power switch ….. THE TREADMILL IS MOVING WHILE CAGE IS STANDING ON DARE’S BACK!
Storm: The treadmill is GRINDING Dare’s face while Cage remains on top of him ….. Cage CRANKS up the speed on the treadmill as it continues to grind Darel’s face! CAGE IS USING THE TREADMILL LIKE A BELT SANDER ON DARE’S FACE!
Deal: Cage continues to turn up the speed on the treadmill as Dare growls in pain! Dare is trying to get out of this and now he rolls his entire body onto the treadmill which shoots him off and causes Cage to go FACE FIRST into the control panel! He lands on the treadmill and is shot off of it like Dare was into a nearby wall!
Storm: Dare sits up and sees his reflection in a nearby mirror and sees his face is BRIGHT RED as Cage tried to take his skin off with the treadmill! There’s a huge cut on Dare’s forehead and blood is coming out of it as both men have already been busted open!
Deal: Dare looks at his wound in the mirror and he is FURIOUS! Cage tried to permanently disfigure him with the treadmill and Dare is not going to let that stand! He pulls Cage up by the throat and CHOKE SLAMS HIM ON THE TREADMILL!
Storm: The treadmill is now DESTROYED and unusable thanks to that Choke Slam and the Saint pulls out his cellphone and makes a call to RAYMOND CUCUMBER?
Saint: HEY CUCUMBER? IT’S THE SAINT! YEAH I KNOW I’M SUPPOSED TO BE REFFING THIS MATCH, BUT HAVE YOU SEEN THE MESS THEY’RE MAKING? THEY’RE TEARING SHIT UP LEFT AND RIGHT AND AT THIS RATE I MIGHT NOT HAVE A HOUSE LEFT WHEN THIS IS OVER! SO THAT FEE YOU HAD TO PAY TCW FOR THEM TO AGREE TO LET ME REF THIS MATCH? IT IS NOW DOUBLE! HEY, YOU KNEW MY SERVICES WOULDN’T BE CHEAP, SO IF YOU WANT ME TO CONTINUE TO STAND BACK WHILE THEY DESTROY MY HOME I JUST GOT BACK, YOU WILL PAY THE TAB AND THANK ME FOR IT! THERE’S NO NEED TO BE LIKE THAT, JUST PAY ME WHAT YOU OWE AND WE’LL BE GOOD! I KNEW YOU’D COME AROUND! PLEASURE DOING BUSINESS WITH YOU!
Deal: Dare overheard the Saint call Cucumber and he isn’t happy about him making calls while he’s reffing his match!
Dare: WHAT THE HELL ARE YOU DOING? WHY ARE YOU CALLING CUCUMBER WHEN YOU’RE SUPPOSED TO BE REFFING MY MATCH! WHAT IS WRONG WITH YOU!
Saint: DON’T YOU WORRY ABOUT WHAT I’M DOING, WORRY ABOUT WHAT YOU SHOULD BE DOING BECAUSE WHAT I DO IS MY BUSINESS, NOT YOURS!
Deal: Dare is LIVID at the Saint and is literally SEETHING as he turns back towards Cage who is trying to get out of the wreckage of the treadmill. He gets to his feet and Dare lifts him up for a SUPLEX INTO THE WALL! That cracked some of the plaster and you can see the look on the Saint’s face as he clearly is going to demand more money from RAGE after this!
Storm: I don’t know how much money they had to offer the Saint AND TCW for him to agree to ref this match, but I’m sure it was a LOT!
Deal: Dare pulls Cage up and tries to whip him into the wall again, but Cage reverses it and sends Dare FACE FIRST into the wall and that causes more damage! The Saint is heard saying off to the side that RAGE is going to go bankrupt paying off all this damage as Cage grabs Dare as he steps away from the wall and drills him with a big right! That knocks Dare towards the gym doors and now Cage uses Dare’s head to SMASH OPEN the doors and boots Dare out into the hallway!
Storm: They’re now free to go anywhere in the Cathedral and there’s no telling what damage they might do! Cage runs over and drives a big elbow into the back of Dare’s head and that knocks him to the floor! Cage runs towards him and hits Dare with a MASSIVE DOUBLE STOMP TO THE BACK!
Deal: Cage rolls Dare over and tries to go for the cover and the Saint has to tell him he needs to face his fear first. Cage asks when is that supposed to happen and the Saint tells Cage it will happen when it happens and he’s tired of answering questions! Cage turns towards Dare who reaches up and GOUGES Cage in the eyes! That slows him down and now Dare grabs Cage and throws him into a nearby elevator!
Storm: The Cathedral has elevators? I didn’t know that! This place is more massive than I thought!
Deal: Dare follows Cage in and tackles Cage against the wall! The elevator door shuts behind them and now it’s just Dare and Cage inside the elevator!
Storm: The Saint is still in the basement and now has to catch up to Dare and Cage! We now get the camera view inside the elevator as Dare is beating down Cage!
Deal: Dare SLAMS Cage’s head against the elevator wall and Cage slumps to the ground! Dare knees him in the face and blood from Cage’s open wound SPLATTERS all over the elevator!
Storm: Some of it got on the elevator camera lens! Damn that went everywhere!
Deal: Dare is BRUTALIZING Cage inside the elevator as being in a confined space with Daniel Dare is not anyplace you want to be, not even one of the toughest men in the wrestling industry in Cage!
Storm: Dare is going off on Cage with rights and lefts and is BERATING Cage as he does! He’s telling Cage he should have never come back to RAGE and he is going to cripple him while his family watches!
Deal: Dare is beating Cage to a pulp inside the elevator and Cage may be OUT! Dare sees Cage is defenseless and now holds up his hand! We all know what that means as Dare goes for the TESTICLE SQUEEZE ….
Storm: What the hell! The lights in the elevator WENT OFF! It’s PITCH BLACK IN THERE!
Deal: What the hell is going on! We can hear Dare screaming to turn the lights back on so he can finish beating down Cage, but we can’t see him …. The elevator lights up again and WHAT IS THAT!
Storm: I don’t know it looks like a video of some abandoned building …. Wait a second, that's RAGE HEADQUARTERS! The windows are boarded up and the doors are chained and padlocked! WHAT THE HELL IS THIS!
Voice: WHAT YOU ARE LOOKING IS ALL THAT’S LEFT OF THE WRESTLING PROMOTION KNOWN AS RAGE! WHAT WAS ONCE A PROUD AND THRIVING COMPANY THAT EMPLOYED THE BEST WRESTLERS IN THE WORLD IS NOW NOTHING, BUT A MEMORY AS THE COMPANY WAS FORCED TO CLOSE IT’S DOORS FOREVER AFTER DANIEL DARE LOST THE RAGE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP TO CAGE!
INTEREST IN THE COMPANY PLUMMETED OVERNIGHT, SUBSCRIPTIONS TO ALL RAGE STREAMING SERVICES WERE CANCELED, TICKET SALES CRASHED, MERCHANDISE DIDN’T SELL AND FANS STOPPED WATCHING ENTIRELY OVERNIGHT!
SHORTLY AFTER, ONE WRESTLING PROMOTION AFTER ANOTHER WAS FORCED TO CLOSE IT’S DOORS FOREVER AS WRESTLING DIED THE NIGHT THE MESSIAH LOST!
Storm: WHAT WAS THAT!
Deal: I don’t know, but that was INSANE! It was some sort of apocalyptic vision of the future of the wrestling industry should Dare lose this match!
Voice: DANIEL DARE HAS FACED HIS FEAR!
Deal: The lights in the elevator come back on and we see Dare balled up in the corner in the fetal position rocking back and forth saying “MAKE IT STOP!” Dare’s fear is that the wrestling industry will be no more if he loses to Cage! He’s now faced it and he can now go for the win!
Storm: The elevator finally reaches the next floor and the doors open. Dare quickly gets off the elevator and turns to curse it out saying it should go back to hell where it belongs! He looks over his shoulder and sees the Saint standing just down the hallway who is waiting impatiently for Dare and Cage to resume fighting.
Saint: CONGRATULATIONS YOU FACED YOUR FEAR! NOW CAN WE TRY TO FINISH THIS MATCH WHILE WE’RE STILL IN 2025?
Dare: YOU WEREN’T ON THE ELEVATOR! HOW THE HELL DID YOU GET UP HERE SO FAST?
Saint: SECRET PASSAGES, THEY’RE ALL OVER THE PLACE, REMEMBER?
Dare: OH YES, THE SECRET PASSAGES! I ALWAYS LOVED THOSE. DID YOU USE THE ONE IN THE SOUTHEAST CORNER?
Saint: OF COURSE I DID. IT’S THE QUICKEST WAY HERE FROM THE BASEMENT.
Dare: I ALWAYS LOVED THAT PASSAGE, MADE MOVING AROUND THIS PLACE SO MUCH EASIER.
Saint: IT’S ONE OF MY FAVORITE THINGS ABOUT THE CATHEDRAL. BY THE WAY YOU MAY WANT TO LOOK OUT.
Dare: LOOK OUT? LOOK OUT FOR WHAT ….
Deal: CAGE EXPLODES OUT OF THE ELEVATOR AND TACKLES DARE INTO A NEARBY TABLE! A vase that was on the table falls off and shatters on the floor!
Cage: OH SHIT! I AM SO SORRY ABOUT THAT!
Saint: DON’T BE! THAT IS A VASE DARE LEFT BEHIND WHEN I KICKED THE SALVATION CHURCH OUT OF HERE! IT’S EXPENSIVE AS HELL BUT IS ALSO AN EYESORE SO YOU DID ME A FAVOR?
Dare: IS THAT MY VASE FROM THE MING DYNASTY FROM CHINA? I WAS WONDERING WHERE I LEFT THAT! IT’S A PRICELESS ANTIQUE!
Saint: NOT ANYMORE!
Dare: CAGE YOU BASTARD! YOU OWE ME A MILLION DOLLARS!
Cage: I THOUGHT YOU SAID IT WAS PRICLESS!
Dare: I JUST PUT A PRICE ON IT AND IT’S A MILLION DOLLARS!
Cage: GOOD LUCK GETTING IT FROM ME!
Deal: Dare explodes into a blind rage and TACKLES Cage to the floor! Dare POUNDS him in the head with a Double Axe Handle, but now Cage MULE KICKS Dare off of him and sends Dare HEAD FIRST down a nearby stairwell! Dare is sprawled out on a landing several steps down and now Cage HURLS himself over the railing and lands on Dare with a SPLASH!
Storm: HOLY SHIT! Cage damn near hurled himself to his death, but fortunately for him he landed on Dare! Blood splattered all over the wall and the Saint is going to have a hell of a time cleaning this up when this match is over!
Deal: You couldn’t pay me enough to help clean up this mess! Cage goes to cover Dare, but quickly stops as he remembers he still hasn’t faced his fear! He pulls Dare up and looks like he is setting him up for the THUNDER CAGE …. Dare blocks it and catches Cage with a HEAD BUTT! That slows Cage down and now Dare lifts Cage up and POWER BOMBS CAGE OFF THE STAIRWAY TO THE FLOOR BELOW!
Storm: Fortunately for Cage there was a table at the bottom of the stairway to break his fall and I say fortunately with a heavy dose of Silverstarian sarcasm because Cage is in a heap!
Deal: I don’t know WHY there would be a table at the bottom of a stairwell, but knowing the Saint he put it there hoping something like this would happen! Dare moves down the stairs as quickly as he can and throws himself on top of Cage for the cover! Now the Saint can count and we get 1 …. 2 …. CAGE KICKS OUT!
Storm: Cage survived that brutal fall from the stairwell to the floor below that sent him through the table, but that is not something you want to try to survive more than once! And Cage has to hope he can face his fear soon because right now he is at a distinct disadvantage in this match!
Deal: Dare wanted that pin, but now he knows he can tee off on Cage and doesn’t have to worry about suffering a pin or being made to tap out as Cage still needs to face his fear. Dare pulls Cage up and heaves him into the Saint’s living room! Cage gets up and Dare sends him HEAD FIRST INTO THE SAINT’S LARGE SCREEN TELEVISION!
Storm: The Saint puts his hand over his eyes and starts shaking his head, muttering to himself why the hell did I agree to this and that Cucumber owes him big time!
Deal: Cage is laid out on the floor and now Dare tries to PUSH THE LARGE SCREEN TELEVISION ON TOP OF CAGE …. CAGE MOVES AND THE TELEVISION CRASHES ON THE FLOOR!
Storm: The Saint throws his hands up and says to himself I know what I’m demanding RAGE buy for me when this is over! Cage is back to his feet and Dare charges at him …. Cage ducks down and FLIPS DARE OVER WITH A BIG BACK BODY DROP THROUGH THE SAINT’S COFFEE TABLE!
Deal: The coffee table EXPLODED as soon as Dare crashed through it and the Saint is looking down at him as Dare lays in the wreckage of the coffee table!
Saint: YOU KNOW WHAT? I HATED THAT DAMN THING! YOU DID ME A FAVOR! BUT YOU STILL OWE ME A NEW TELEVISION!
Cage: PUT IT ON MY TAB!
Deal: Cage sees Dare laying in a heap as he tries to get out of the mess that was once the Saint’s coffee table. Cage goes to move in on him …. THE FLOOR OPENS UP UNDERNEATH CAGE AND HE FALLS INTO IT! WHAT THE HELL WAS THAT!
Storm: A TRAP DOOR! IT WAS A TRAP DOOR! WHAT KIND OF LUNATIC HAS A TRAP DOOR IN THEIR LIVING ROOM!
Deal: YOU KNOW WHOSE HOUSE THEY’RE FIGHTING IN RIGHT?
Storm: OH YEAH THE SAINT’S! I forgot about that for a second.
Deal: I’m sure you did, but let’s focus on the fact that a trap door opened up underneath Cage and sucked him deep into the bowels of the Cathedral! We have NO IDEA where the hell Cage just went to …. Wait, I see him!
Storm: I do too! Cage seems to be in a small room SOMEWHERE in the Cathedral, but we don’t know where that room is!
Deal: Cage looks around trying to find a way out but there doesn’t seem to be an exit …. What the hell, the WALLS ARE CLOSING IN!
Storm: The room is SHRINKING and Cage is trapped with nowhere to go! Cage frantically tries to find a way out …. There’s a video playing on the ceiling above! WHAT IS THIS!
Deal: It’s a video of Cage’s wife Meg and his children Rowan and Liz! They are sitting around a table with an open space for Cage and crying how he left them behind because he cared more about RAGE and beating Daniel Dare than them!
Storm: Cage is locked on this video as now it shows him as a young child after the passing of his sister, talking about how alone he feels without her, and how he became a ghost to his parents as he left them feeling alone as well!
Deal: Now we’re hearing a voice …. It’s the doctor telling him he has a brain tumor and Cage debating treatment for it!
Storm: Now it’s him snapping out of it and saying he will do it after he fights Dare because he refuses to leave the people he cares about alone!
Deal: The voice overs stop and the video shuts off as the walls continue to close in on Cage! He continues to look for a way out, but there is none as the walls are about to FLATTEN HIM ….
Storm: Another trap door opens up underneath and Cage SLIDES out of the room just as the walls were about to close around him!
Deal: Cage looks around, panicked and sweating, trying to make sense of what just happened!
Voice: CAGE HAS FACED HIS FEAR!
Deal: It was his FEAR! CAGE FACED HIS FEAR! Both men have faced their fear and now the Fear Factory is ON!
Storm: Cage exhales a sigh of relief and now tries to navigate his way back to Dare inside the Cathedral!
Deal: Cage is making his way down a hallway of sorts and comes across a door. He kicks it open and goes through where he finds himself standing in front of Dare again! Where the hell did that first trap door take him and how he did end up back here so fast!
Storm: It has to be one of those secret passages the Saint mentioned earlier!
Deal: It has to be because no other explanation makes sense! Both Cage and Dare, bloodied, bruised and still itching to wage war with each have both faced their fears and now the Fear Factory is in full swing!
Storm: The Saint is standing at the end of the hallway watching Cage and Dare stare each other down and he actually looks pleased!
Saint: YOU HAVE BOTH FACED YOUR FEARS NOW THIS IS ANYONE’S MATCH TO WIN! NOW STOP STANDING AROUND AND LET’S DO THIS ALREADY!
Deal: Neither Cage or Dare have to be told twice as just like they did at the start of the match they charge at each other and start beating the hell out of each other! Dare grabs a nearby chair and SMASHES Cage with it! Cage responds by grabbing a painting off the wall and SMASHING IT over Dare’s head!
Storm: They are throwing each other into the wall of the hallway as they continue to batter each other senseless! Dare throws Cage through a door and he ends up in the first floor bathroom! Dare follows him in and throws Cage into the bathtub! He has his hands around Cage’s throat and is CHOKING HIM while Cage claws at his face to break free!
Deal: Dare sees the faucet and turns it on and now water is filling the bathtub! Dare tries to shove Cage’s head under the faucet like he’s trying to WATERBOARD HIM!
Storm: Worse than that I think Dare is trying to DROWN HIM! The tub is filling with water around Cage’s head and Dare has Cage’s head UNDER WATER! DARE IS TRYING TO DROWN CAGE!
Deal: I know this is a no rules match, but I don’t think that includes DROWNING your opponent! Cage is under water trying to fight out but he can’t get his head above water! The Saint has seen enough and is now trying to PULL Dare off of Cage! Dare is REFUSING to let go as he is trying to put Cage away LITERALLY!
Storm: The Saint has his arm around Dare’s neck trying to pull him away from Cage as he says killing your opponent isn’t part of the deal and he’s not going to have someone die in his home!
Deal: The Saint FINALLY pries Dare off of Cage and shoves him back so he can check on him! Cage isn’t moving as his head was under water for a long time! The Saint is checking his pulse and he turns white as a ghost! He says Cage isn’t breathing …. The Saint says Cage is …. He can’t finish his thought ….
Storm: The Saint says Cage is DEAD! Daniel Dare drowned Cage and KILLED HIM!
Deal: NO! NO! This can’t be happening! This has gone too far! It has gone TOO DAMN FAR!
Storm: The Saint looks at Dare who seems totally unbothered by this! He doesn’t care that he just DROWNED CAGE and KILLED HIM!
Deal: The Saint looks up at Dare with pure ANGER in his eyes and begins screaming in his face! He’s screaming that Dare took things too far and now Cage is dead in his bathtub!
Storm: I can’t believe what I’m seeing here! Dare just KILLED CAGE! HE KILLED HIM!
Deal: Cage has been accused of having a death wish in the past, but I don’t think this is what he had in mind! The Saint exits the bathroom saying he needs to call the authorities while Dare looks unconcerned and somewhat PROUD of what he did!
Storm: How can he be proud of THAT! He just killed a man! This is SICK!
Deal: Dare turns his back to the body of Cage and yells at the Saint that he’s not going to help him clean up the body!
Storm: What is wrong with him! That is MESSED UP!
Deal: Dare is now CACKLING HYSTERICALLY as he says this means he wins …. CAGE IS RISING FROM THE BATH TUB! WHAT THE HELL!
Storm: OH MY GOD! CAGE IS A ZOMBIE NOW AND HE’S HUNGRY FOR HUMAN FLESH!
Deal: HE’S NOT A ZOMBIE! HE’S ALSO NOT DEAD! But just like a HORROR MOVIE VILLAIN who won’t stay dead when you thought he was done, I'm going with Jason Voorhees of Friday The 13th when he rises out of Crystal Lake, Cage steps out of the bathtub and now is walking towards Dare!
Storm: Cage looks POSSESSED right now! I’m scared!
Deal: Silence you big baby! Dare still thinks Cage is done for and he has no idea that Cage is ALIVE and on his feet! Dare is still cackling like a hyena to himself as Cage grabs him and spins Dare around to face him!
Storm: Dare’s jaw hits the floor as he can’t believe Cage is alive …. CAGE TACKLES DARE AND BEGINS WHALING ON HIM!
Deal: Dare is trying to cover up but Cage has gone FULLY FERAL as he pummels Dare like a madman! A few minutes ago we thought Cage was DEAD and now he’s beating the shit out of Dare which begs the question was that a RUSE between him and the Saint to fool Dare!
Storm: I don’t know and I doubt either of them will admit to it, but it sure smells that way to me!
Deal: It doesn’t matter now as Cage is PUMMELING Dare! He pulls Dare off the floor and throws him HEAD FIRST INTO THE TOILET! Cage puts Dare’s head on the toilet seat and begins SLAMMING THE LID UP AND DOWN ON IT! He now sticks Dare’s head into the toilet and FLUSHES IT ON HIM! I hope for Dare’s sake that the toilet was empty!
Storm: Cage pulls Dare up and hurls him into the hallway and Dare slams into the wall! Dare bounces back towards Cage who drops him with a FACE SLAM! Cage covers him and gets 1 …. 2 …. DARE KICKS OUT!
Deal: That is Cage’s first attempt at a pinfall after facing his fear, and now it’s all about who can put the other away! Cage grabs Dare by the hair and throws him head first into the kitchen! Dare slams into the dishwasher and Cage runs towards him with a RUNNING KNEE …. DARE MOVES AND CAGE CRASHES INTO THE DISHWASHER!
Storm: Dare opens up the dishwasher while Cage clutches his knee! Dare grabs a plate and SMASHES it over Cage’s head! Cage staggers as Dare grabs a broken piece from the plate he just destroyed and CUTS Cage across the stomach!
Deal: Cage doubles over as that cut deep, now Dare grabs Cage by the leg and places it across the open dishwasher …. DARE SLAMS IT SHUT ON CAGE’S LEG! Cage hits the ground writhing in pain and now Dare picks him up for a DEATH VALLEY DRIVER ON THE KITCHEN COUNTER!
Storm: Cage rolls off to the floor and now Dare covers him! 1 …. 2 …. CAGE KICKS OUT! Dare yells at the Saint saying it was a slow count and the Saint tells Dare maybe if he didn’t move in slow motion he might have gotten the pin!
Deal: Dare is known for trying to intimidate the officials but he isn’t going to intimidate the Saint. That isn’t going to stop him from arguing though and he is making his point known loudly!
Storm: The Saint is making his point just as loudly as these two were MADE to argue with each other!
Deal: The Saint isn’t having it with Dare and says if he wants another round with him they can set a time and place in 2026 but for now he needs to focus on Cage! Dare angrily turns around to face Dare …. CAGE SMASHES HIM OVER THE HEAD WITH A BLENDER!
Storm: Dare DROPS like he was shot as Cage BRAINED him with that blender! Glass is everywhere and I think some of it is wedged in Dare’s skull! Cage moves in, hobbling on one leg and PULLS himself up on the kitchen counter! He stands over Dare and LEAPS OFF FOR AN ELBOW SMASH!
Deal: I don’t know if he leaped off or fell off because his weakened leg couldn’t support his weight! Either way he pulled it off and Cage covers him again! 1 …. 2 …. DARE KICKS OUT!
Storm: Close call for Dare as Cage nearly got him! Dare stands up and Cage drills him with an upper cut! Another one and Dare is reeling! Cage goes to follow up but Dare lashes out with a kick to Cage’s wounded knee and Cage drops like a rock!
Deal: Dare drags Cage towards the dining room pummeling him as he does! Dare picks up Cage and SLAMS Cage on top of the dining room table! Dare climbs up on the dining room table and lifts Cage up for a MESSIANIC PILEDRIVER THROUGH THE DINING ROOM TABLE! HOLY SHIT!
Storm: That table isn’t like the ones you see at a RAGE arena, this a THICK TABLE and dare just obliterated it with Cage’s head!
Deal: Cage is writhing around in pain like a fish out of water, holding his neck which Dare tweaked earlier in the match! Dare now covers Cage and here’s the count! 1 …. 2 …. CAGE KICKS OUT IN TIME!
Storm: Dare can’t believe he didn’t get it! Dare pulls Cage up and prepares for a POWER BOMB …. Cage BACK FLIPS him over and Dare lands on debris from the broken table! Cage now wraps his left arm around Dare’s neck and begins PUMMELING him on the top of his skull with his right!
Deal: Cage is POUNDING those shards of glass from the blender stuck in Dare’s head deeper into his flesh and blood is streaming down his face! Dare reaches back and JAMS his thumb into Cage’s eye and Cage lets go! He stands up and Dare gets back to his feet. Dare moves towards him and Cage quickly responds with a SUPER KICK! It sends Dare’s head into the wall and he hits the floor! Cage covers him and gets 1 …. 2 …. DARE KICKS OUT IN TIME!
Storm: Another close call for Dare, but he’s still alive! Cage can’t believe he didn’t get it and goes to follow up, but Dare catches him with a big right hook! Cage fires back and now they are brawling down the main hallway of the Cathedral!
Deal: The punches are flying fast and furious …. Wait a second there’s that room the Saint was talking about earlier!
Storm: The one he said they are not allowed to enter or bad things would happen?
Deal: That’s the one! It has a big KEEP OUT sign plastered on it and Cage and Dare are fighting right towards it! The Saint is telling them to avoid that room or they will both be sorry, but good luck getting them to listen while they are beating the shit out of each other!
Storm: Cage nails Dare with a big right and that staggers Dare! He fires back and catches Cage in the jaw! That has Cage reeling but he quickly snaps out of it and TACKLES DARE INTO THE DOOR OF THE FORBIDDEN ROOM!
Deal: They literally busted open the door to that room and they both went flying inside! The Saint screams “NOW YOU DID IT!” and follows them inside! The Saint SLAMS the door shut and locks it behind him! He looks at them and yells “YOU DIDN’T LISTEN NOW YOU’RE GOING TO GET IT!
Storm: Who knows what that could mean! I’m looking around the room and I don’t see anything unusual except that it’s poorly lit. I don’t see the big deal ….
Deal: A large television at the end of the room lights up and a video starts to play! What the hell is this!
(Video of horror directors Rob Zombie and Uwe Boll plays on the screen.)
Narrator: TODAY AT THE ACADEMY FOR HORROR MOVIE GREATNESS, WE HONOR VISIONARY DIRECTOR UWE BOLL WITH THIS AWARD FOR LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT IN THE HORROR GENRE!
Cage: NOOOOOOOO! UWE BOLL SUCKS! MAKE IT STOP!
Narrator: WE ALSO HONOR ROB ZOMBIE WITH THE AWARD FOR THE GREATEST REBOOT OF A HORROR MOVIE FOR HIS VISIONARY REMAKE OF HALLOWEEN!
Cage: THIS IS TOO MUCH! TURN IT OFF RIGHT NOW!
Deal: Cage is LOSING HIS MIND as anyone who knows Cage knows he DESPISES Uwe Boll and he wanted to personally track down Rob Zombie and kick his ass for how he BUTCHERED the Halloween remake! Seeing this has to be TORTURE for Cage!
Storm: That video stops and now one starts playing of Daniel Dare dressed like ELVIS at a Karaoke contest …. SINGING?
*Dare on video: MY HEART WILL GO OOOOOOOOOOOONNNNNNNN!
Deal: Dear God it’s a video of Dare singing a CELINE DION SONG! I will never will get this image out of my mind!
Dare: THIS IS SLANDER! THIS IS AI GENERATED SLANDER! MUSIC IS NOISE AND I SURE AS HELL WOULD NEVER SING A CELINE DION SONG! TURN THIS OFF!
Deal: The Saint warned them not to go into this room! This is some sort twisted play on fears they both might have and it appears to be working as the Saint is engaging in EMOTIONAL CRUELTY towards both Cage and Dare!
Storm: They are both sweating profusely as this is clearly some form of torture by the Saint who set this room up just for them!
Deal: I guess he figured if they are going to fight in and destroy his house he is going to find a way to amuse himself in the process ….
(Another video plays and it shows Horror In The High Desert director Dutch Marich.)
Marich: Hi, Horror In The High Desert fans! It’s me, Dutch Marich, and I want to thank you all for enjoying the movies, especially the last one, Majesty. But I recently had an epiphany and realized I HATE making horror movies! So I am announcing I am officially CANCELLING Part Five of the Horror In The High Desert series and going back to my first love, making documentary movies about the greatest Olympic sport of all time …. CURLING!
Cage: NO! DAMN YOU SAINT! THIS ISN’T FUNNY! YOU’VE GONE TOO FAR …. I THINK I’M GOING TO BE SICK!
Deal: Cage is down on all fours DRY HEAVING as the idea of Horror In The High Desert Part Five not being made is too much for him to handle!
Storm: Now ANOTHER video is playing on the television! What else could we see!
Deal: It looks like a government official making a speech? What in the world is going on!
Government official: Today, for the first time in history, the House Of Representatives UNANIMOUSLY voted to make the production, distribution and consumption of pineapple pizza ILLEGAL! The bill immediately went to the Senate where it passed UNANIMOUSLY and then went to the President’s desk where he immediately signed it and then promised that anyone caught violating this federal law will immediately go to prison for LIFE!
Dare: THIS ISN’T FUNNY SAINT! PINEAPPLE PIZZA IS A GIFT FROM THE GODS AND I REFUSE TO LISTEN TO YOU SULLY IT’S GOOD NAME LIKE THIS!
Deal: Dare is HYPERVENTILATING as this video clearly didn’t sit well with him! A light flicks on near Dare and we see a PINEAPPLE PIZZA on a table waiting for him! Dare immediately rushes over to get himself a slice to calm his nerves! He grabs a slice and we hear a BUZZING SOUND …. The pineapple pizza is attached to an ELECTRO SHOCK MACHINE! Dare is being ZAPPED with electricity while he holds the slice but he STILL EATS IT! Damn this man loves his pineapple pizza!
Storm: Even while he’s being shocked with electricity! The Saint has always said enjoying pineapple pizza was a sign of mental illness and he may be on to something!
Deal: Dare finishes the slice and flips off the Saint when he’s done! Neither he or Cage are happy with him right now!
Cage: WHAT THE HELL IS WRONG WITH YOU SAINT! THIS IS TOO MUCH!
Dare: YOU ARE A SICK MAN SAINT! YOU HEAR ME? YOU ARE SICK?
Saint: YOU GUYS WANT SICK? I’LL GIVE YOU SICK!
Deal: The Saint has a box and pulls out what appears to be noise cancelling headphones? Why the hell is the Saint putting on noise cancelling headphones?
Storm: The Saint pulls what appears to be a remote out of his pocket. He points it towards something and clicks a button. MUSIC starts to play …. Oh God Saint you didn’t. PLEASE TELL ME YOU DIDN’T!
Music: I JUST WANT YOU FOR MY OWN …. MORE THAN YOU COULD EVER KNOW …. MAKE MY WISH COME TRUE …. ALL I WANT FOR CHRISTMAS IS YOU!
Deal: DAMN IT HE DID! The Saint is TORTURING Cage and Dare with the most annoying, obnoxious, overplayed holiday song, ALL I WANT FOR CHRISTMAS BY MARIAH CAREY! THIS IS INHUMAN!
Cage: SAINT YOU SON OF A BITCH! THIS IS DEPRAVED EVEN FOR YOU!
Dare: MUSIC IS NOISE AND THIS IS THE NOISIEST NOISE I’VE EVER HEARD! I HATE YOU SAINT!
Saint: WHAT’S THAT? I CAN’T HEAR EITHER OF YOU! DAMN THESE NOISE CANCELLING HEADPHONES WORK GREAT! THEY WERE EXPENSIVE, BUT WORTH EVERY PENNY!
Deal: Cage and Dare are both covering their ears screaming bloody murder and who can blame them as the Saint has piped in Mariah Carey’s GOD AWFUL Christmas song to torture them! This is sick! Twisted! And I think this violates the part in the United States Constitution that outlaws CRUEL AND UNUSUAL PUNISHMENT as NO ONE likes this song!
Storm: Speak for yourself, I think it’s kinda catchy! ALL I WANT FOR CHRISTMAS …. IS YOU!
Deal: YOU NEED HELP! Cage and Dare have their ears covered and are screaming at the Saint to turn the song off and of course the Saint decides to TURN UP THE VOLUME! Cage and Dare now go to the door and are trying to kick it open but the door is LOCKED!
Storm: They are demanding it be open and are kicking at the door trying to break it down! Cage and Dare now both lower their shoulders and BLAST into the door and it opens up! They both go spilling into the hallway and they both look RELIEVED to be out of that room!
Saint: CAGE! DANIEL DARE! YOU HAVE BOTH FACED YOUR FEARS! POORLY! BUT YOU FACED THEM! I HOPE YOU ENJOYED THE SHOW! HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA!
Deal: The Saint is laughing hysterically at what he just put Cage and Dare through and for the first time ever I think Cage and Dare agree with each other as neither of them found this funny! But they don’t have time to worry about that as there is still a match to be won and now the fists start flying AGAIN!
Storm: They are fighting down the hallway and are battering each other against the wall! They have beaten each other half to death this entire time and they still have a lot of fight in them!
Deal: Cage and Dare continue to batter each other and they are making their way towards a GLASS DOOR! Cage and Dare are moving at WARP SPEED as they pummel each other and THEY THROW EACH OTHER THROUGH THE GLASS DOOR! OH MY GOD!
Storm: THAT WAS MESSED UP! These two were already bloody head to toe and now they just sliced each other open even more! There is a pool of blood forming beneath both of them and even more glass stuck in their bodies! How much further are they going to push each other!
Deal: As far as they have to! That’s how far they will push each other! Both men are pushing themselves up and we see they are on the patio that leads to the Cathedral’s backyard! They are now OUTSIDE and will you look at that? IT’S SNOWING! They are outside in the snow and there is a GIANT CHRISTMAS TREE in the back yard with CHRISTMAS GIFTS underneath it!
Storm: And look who’s standing in front of the tree …. It’s SAINTA CLAUS!
Deal: IT IS SAINTA CLAUS! The Saint has put on his Sainta Claus get up and is standing in front of the Christmas tree waving Cage and Dare towards him!
Saint: HO HO HO! MERRY CHRISTMAS TO YOU TWO! Despite the fact you both have turned my house in a war zone and will be paying through the nose to get it fixed, as the official provider of holiday greetings and seasons beatings, as the special referee of this all important match, I decided it was only right that I got each of you a very special CHRISTMAS GIFT! Dare, here is YOURS!
Deal: Sainta Claus hands Dare a box and he quickly opens it up …. EDNA! IT’S EDNA! The barbed wire baseball bat Dare has used on numerous victims over the years!
Saint: Enjoy the gift! If you don't, that's not my problem! Cage, here is YOURS!
Deal: Sainta Claus hands Cage his gift and he opens it up …. It’s a KENDO STICK wrapped with DUCT TAPE AND RAZOR BLADES!
Storm: Both Cage and Dare seem happy with their gifts which goes to show Sainta Claus is WAY BETTER than that fraud Santa Claus! That asshole always forgets the batteries!
Deal: Don’t get me started on that FAKE! But that’s for another day as after beating each other senseless throughout the Cathedral, Cage and Dare are now outside in the back yard, IN THE SNOW, bloodied and bruised with both of them holding a VERY DANGEROUS WEAPON in their hands! The blood pouring out of their numerous wounds is turning the snow beneath their feet bright red and here is a pool of blood around both men!
Saint: What are you two waiting for? You have your gifts, now FUCK EACH OTHER UP ALREADY!
Deal: They don’t need to be told twice as Cage and Dare are now DUELING with their weapons! Dare swings at Cage with Edna but he blocks it away with the Kendo Stick! Cage now swings at Dare who bats it away with Edna! These two are trying to MAIM each other permanently here in the backyard of the Cathedral!
Storm: And the snow is falling harder now! Both men are fighting the blood falling into their eyes and the snow blowing in their face! This match sure has had everything!
Deal: Dare and Cage continue to swing away at each other but are not able to land a shot! Cage takes a wild swing with the Kendo Stick but Dare ducks out of the way! Cage tries to get himself set but his feet slip in the snow and DARE SMASHES CAGE IN THE BACK WITH EDNA!
Storm: Cage HOWLS in agony as the barbed wire digs into his flesh! Dare takes Edna and is now GRINDING IT UP AND DOWN CAGE’S BACK! LOOK AT ALL THAT BLOOD!
Deal: Dare is taking chunks out of Cage’s back with Edna and there is a SICK, TWISTED SMILE ON DARE’S FACE! He is TORTURING CAGE and I THINK HE’S GETTING OFF ON IT!
Storm: Dare derives happiness from the misery of others and this is without question his HAPPY PLACE!
Deal: Cage grabs the Kendo Stick with both hands and takes a desperation swing backwards over his shoulders and gets Dare in the face with it! Cage now pulls the Kendo Stick forward and MY GOD! One of the razor blades got Dare on the side of his face and opened up a HUGE wound!
Storm: Dare recoils in pain and now Cage rushes at him and CROSS CHECKS Dare in the face with the Kendo Stick like a hockey player and Dare goes down! He’s trying to get up but is slipping on the snow and now Cage begins WHALING ON DARE WITH THE KENDO STICK!
Deal: Cage is GOING OFF on Dare and look at Cage’s face! He has gone totally SAVAGE! He may be here physically but mentally he is elsewhere as every facet of what makes Cage who he is and his humanity have taken leave from his mind and has been replaced by a bloodthirsty, ravenous ANIMAL!
Storm: It’s the zombie in him! You know how much he loves those zombie movies! He’s watched so many of them it’s turned him into one!
Deal: You know that’s not possible! Or I don’t think it is! Either way Cage is BATTERING Dare head to toe with that Kendo Stick and is opening a new one each time one of those razor blades makes contact with his flesh!
Storm: Dare tries to sit up and Cage BLASTS HIM OVER THE HEAD! Dare goes down and Cage goes for the cover! 1 …. 2 …. DARE KICKS OUT IN TIME!
Deal: Dare was able to kick out before the Saint counted to three, and did you notice each time the Saint’s hand slapped the snow, BLOOD came shooting up as everywhere these men go there is a pool of blood that follows them!
Storm: I saw that and that is the perfect way to describe this match! A never ending pool of blood! I’m surprised either of these men have any left!
Deal: Cage gets back to his feet and tries to reset as Dare is barely able to stand up! Cage moves towards Dare, Kendo Stick still in tow …. Dare grabs a handful of blood soaked snow and THROWS IT IN CAGE’S EYES! Cage is frantically wiping the snow out of his eyes …. Dare comes up from behind Cage with Edna and is TRYING TO FORCE IT INTO CAGE’S MOUTH!
Storm: Dare has a modified FULL NELSON on Cage and is using it to keep Edna in his mouth! Cage is trying to keep his mouth closed and the barbed wire is SLICING OPEN HIS LIPS!
Deal: Blood is now pouring out of Cage’s mouth and Cage is desperately trying to break out! Cage reaches his hands up and GRABS Edna! The barbed wire is cutting into his hands but he is FORCING Edna away from his mouth! Cage leans forward and now swings his head backwards into Dare’s face! He caught him on the nose and that stuns Dare! He does it again and Dare loses his grip!
Storm: Cage breaks free and turns to face Dare …. Dare raises Edna above his head and BRINGS IT DOWN VIOLENTLY ON CAGE’S HEAD! Cage hits the ground and now the blood is flowing like a river out of his head!
Deal: Dare is standing over Cage with a crazed look in his eyes and I feel like we just witnessed a horrific re-enactment of the scene from The Walking Dead where Negan killed Glen! Only Negan called his weapon Lucille and Dare is WAY MORE EVIL than Negan ever was!
Storm: Cage is down and he isn’t moving as Dare literally split his head open with Edna! A PERVERSE SMILE appears on Dare’s face and now he covers Cage! There is no way Cage kicks out of this!
Deal: The Saint counts and we get 1 …. 2 …. CAGE KICKS OUT! HE KICKED OUT! IT WAS AT THE LAST SECOND BUT DAMN IT HE KICKED OUT!
Storm: HOW! I THOUGHT HE WAS DONE! HOW DID HE KICK OUT!
Deal: Dare is asking himself the same question as he can’t believe Cage survived that! What a scene this is! Two of RAGE’s all time greats, battling it out in the back yard of another all time great, covered head to toe in their own blood as the Chicago snow falls around them!
Storm: The thing is only Dare is on his feet! Cage has next to nothing left and while Dare is beaten down himself, he still has more to give than Cage at this point! It’s going to take a miracle for Cage to pull this off!
Deal: Cage is trying to get to his feet and Dare raises his hand up! That means the TESTICLE SQUEEZE is coming as he wants to end this NOW! Dare charges in for the Testcicle Squeeze …. Cage BLOCKS IT and takes Dare to the ground with an arm bar! He sees the Kendo Stick nearby and places Dare’s hand on it …. CAGE STOMPS DARE’S HAND ON THE KENDO STICK!
Storm: One of the razor blades sliced open Dare’s hand! Cage just cut open his power hand, the one he uses for the Testicle Squeeze and that cut is SICKENING! There is blood everywhere!
Deal: That also snapped the Kendo Stick in half and now Cage’s weapon is useless! But he picks Dare up and delivers a FALCON ARROW on what’s left of it and the razor blades go into Dare’s back! Cage covers him and here’s the count! 1 …. 2 …. DARE KICKS OUT RIGHT BEFORE THREE!
Storm: Now I’m asking HOW DID DARE DO THAT! That would have put away most wrestlers easily!
Deal: Dare isn’t most wrestlers! Neither is Cage! And these men are giving everything they have in this WAR of a match! Cage can’t believe he didn’t get the three count there and seems to be asking himself what is it going to take to defeat Dare!
Storm: You can see his breath in the cold Chicago air as he tries to think of something, anything to put Dare down as nothing has worked so far!
Deal: Cage gets to his feet and again goes to try to put Dare away …. TESTICLE SQUEEZE! DARE HAS THE TESTICLE SQUEEZE ON CAGE! That’s the same hand that got sliced open by the razor blades on the Kendo Stick and blood is pouring out of Dare’s hand as he applies the hold but it seems to be working as Cage is in TORTUROUS PAIN!
Storm: The Saint is standing by Cage to see if he taps out, but Cage is refusing to give in! Dare is screaming at Cage to call it quits while his manhood is intact but Cage will not tap out!
Deal: Normally there would be ring ropes Cage could try to get to but they are fighting outside in the snow so Cage has nothing to turn to except whatever strength he has left! The problem is I don’t think he has much if any left!
Storm: Cage is hanging on, using the strongest part of his body to stay in the fight and that’s his HEART! Cage’s biggest strength throughout his career has always been his heart, but it’s also been his biggest weakness as it has led him to push him further than he should have! This is looking like one of those times!
Deal: The Saint continues to look over Cage to see if he’s going to tap and Cage is still refusing to give in! Dare is squeezing harder and harder and you can only imagine the pain Cage is in right now! Dare is telling the Saint to call the match but Cage screams at him not to even think about it because he’s not done!
Storm: This is PAINFUL to watch! Cage is refusing to give in but he looks to be fading! I think he’s fading!
Deal: HE IS! Cage looks like he is passing out as his eyes are rolling back in his head! He is losing consciousness and now the Saint raises Cage’s hand …. It falls! He raises it a second time and it FALLS AGAIN!
Storm: This isn’t looking good for Cage! One more time and it’s over!
Deal: Dare is screaming at the Saint to raise his hand again! He believes Cage is done and won’t respond! The Saint takes a deep breath and raises Cage’s hand a third time …. IT STAYS UP! CAGE’S HAND STAYS UP! DARE CAN’T BELIEVE IT! THE SAINT CAN’T BELIEVE! THESE FANS IN NEW YORK CAN’T BELIEVE IT! AND I SURE AS HELL CAN’T BELIEVE IT EITHER!
Storm: The fans here in New York City are on their feet cheering for Cage! They want him to keep fighting! They want him to take down Dare!
Fans: CAGE! CAGE! CAGE!
Deal: The sound of the fans chanting for Cage is being piped into the loud speaker system of the Cathedral and they can hear it in the back yard! Cage can hear it and is now pounding his hand on the ground trying to fire himself up as the fans continue to chant louder!
Storm: Cage is trying to WILL himself to overcome the UNGODLY PAIN he is feeling and fight out of the Testicle Squeeze that Dare has shown no signs of letting up on! In fact he’s only putting more pressure on!
Deal: I’ve never seen a more pained expression in my life than the one I see on Cage’s face right now! But I’ve also never seen a look of greater determination either! Cage is trying to force his way to his feet while Dare STILL has the Testicle Squeeze on!
Storm: He’s back on his feet! Cage has somehow forced his way to his feet!
Deal: Cage is back up and now he reaches down to Dare’s hand that has the Testicle Squeeze on and JAMS HIS THUMB INTO THE CUT ON HIS HAND! Remember that’s the hand Cage stomped into the Kendo Stick that got cut open by the razor blades! Now Cage is DIGGING his thumb into that wound and is RIPPING IT OPEN FURTHER!
Storm: Dare is HOWLING IN PAIN and blood is GUSHING out of the wound!
Deal: Cage continues to jam his thumb into the wound and DARE LETS GO! DARE LETS GO OF THE TESTICLE SQUEEZE …. THUNDER CAGE! CAGE GOT HIM WITH THE THUNDER CAGE!
Storm: DARE IS DOWN! HE’S DOWN AND HE ISN’T MOVING!
Deal: CAGE COVERS HIM! 1 …. 2 …. 3! CAGE GOT HIM! HE GOT HIM! CAGE IS THE NEW RAGE WORLD CHAMPION!
**DING**DING**DING**
Stock: LADIES AND GENTLEMEN! THE WINNER OF THE FEAR FACTORY …. AND THE NEW RAGE WORLD CHAMPION …. CAGE!
(Deafening pop from the fans. A video of the fans celebrating the win is projected onto a large screen by the Cathedral’s backyard with chants of CAGE! CAGE! CAGE! erupting again.)
Deal: CAGE HAS DONE IT! Cage has defeated Daniel Dare in what might be the SICKEST and BLOODIEST match I have ever seen but Cage defeats Daniel Dare and is now the NEW RAGE WORLD CHAMPION! HE DID IT!
Storm: What a match! WHAT A MATCH THIS WAS! It had everything you could possibly think of and more! These men threw everything they had at each other and gave us a match for the ages. But in the end Cage prevails and RAGE has a new world champion!
Deal: Dare is sitting in the snow, covered in blood and breathing heavily, taking in the sight of the Saint handing Cage the RAGE World Championship belt and raising his hand in victory!
Storm: Cage looks up at the video showing the fans celebrating back in New York City and raises the belt above his head in acknowledgement! The cheers get even louder as the fans get the ending they were hoping for, Cage is walking out as champion!
Deal: A feud between two of the biggest names in RAGE that has lasted for almost THREE YEARS comes to a head in a match I will never forget for as long as I live. The Saint has pulled out his cellphone and is telling the paramedics to come inside NOW as Dare, clearly in pain, is trying to stand and walk off but is having difficulty doing so while Cage COLLAPSES into the snow as the exhaustion finally overwhelms him!
Storm: Is Cage making SNOW ANGELS or are his arms and legs just moving because of the cold and pain?
Deal: I don’t know, but whatever it is Cage is making a snow angel with his own blood and it’s own way that seems like a fitting end to this match! The paramedics have made it to the back yard and immediately begin working on Cage and Dare as both of these men are going to need serious medical attention after this!
Storm: That’s not all who came out, look who else has joined us!
Deal: It’s the FREAKS ON PARADE! We haven’t seen them in forever! They have come out to the back yard and they have HUGE BOX OF FIRE WORKS! They start lighting them off and we have a Christmas fireworks display to end Year 22! Cage sees the fireworks and says something to the Saint!
Cage: I THOUGHT YOU SAID NOTHING FLAMMABLE!
Saint: I SAID NOTHING FLAMMABLE FOR YOU!
Cage: BASTARD! IT WAS ONE ROOM!
Saint: IT WAS A BIG ROOM!
Deal: The Saint and Cage continue to discuss the flammable items issue as the paramedics continue to work on him as well as Dare. The Freaks are filling the sky with fireworks and this is the perfect way to end 2025 in RAGE! Thank you all for watching Year 22 and we can’t wait to see all of you in 2026! Until then MERRY CHRISTMAS, HAPPY HOLIDAYS AND WE WILL SEE YOU NEXT YEAR!
(The ending credits roll with Cage being loaded onto a stretcher with the RAGE World Championship belt resting on his waist, Dare being wheeled out on a stretcher of his own and the Freaks On Parade continuing to set off fireworks while the Saint looks on.)
[Card]
RAGE Year 22 PPV
Tuesday, December 23rd, 2025
Madison Square Garden - New York, New York
Main Event
RAGE World Championship
-Live from The Saint's Cathedral in Chicago, Illinois on RAGE Vision!
-Fear Factory Match
Special Guest Referee: The Saint
Daniel Dare (champion) vs. Cage
RAGE Bare Knuckles Championship
The Bootslut (champion) w/ Filthy Phil vs. Monster Big Tel
RAGE Scientific Showcase Championship
Doug Devens (champion) w/ Thomas Gordon vs. Nightwalker
RAGE High Stakes Championship
Scott Grayse (champion) vs. Doug Devens w/ Thomas Gordon
RAGE Gauntlet Tag Team Championships
Thee Storm (Lady Giant and Crazy Jenna) (champions) vs. Action Jay Jackson and Gemini w/ Homeless Don
One-on-One Match
-Paid for by Richard Mason
-Live from Saudi Arabia on RAGE Vision!
Steve Hogar vs. Kip Kutler
Loser Leaves RAGE Match
-Handicapped Match
Harvey Adams vs. Sweet FA and Tuppence Banglarron w/ Filthy Phil
Double Jeopardy Prize Steel Cage Match
-Climb the cage - somehow figure out a way to win the briefcase hanging from the rafters to claim the Double Jeopardy prize!
Participants:
Joe Mills
Dana Czech
Monster Big Pat
Monster Big Dave
Monster Big Hamish
Kristian Bane
Harmony Hardin
Sin
Biz MacTavish
Cora
Kristial Ball
Bart the Florida Man
LaPercell Daisy
Dan the Baptist
Lucy
Bobby Bastard
Harold Hartley
Malaboo Dreamstone
Alice Killjoy
Dolly Killjoy
Fifteen
Reginald Van Newton
Shannan Hicks
[Content]
Deal: We are kicking things off here at Year 22 with the Double Jeopardy Cage match! 23 RAGE superstars will be competing inside of this cage to claim the prize that is inside a briefcase that is suspended above the ring! The object is to climb the cage and claim the briefcase and whoever is able to grab it and win the Double Jeopardy prize, it will grant whoever wins it the ability to restart ANY MATCH ONE TIME and there is NO EXPIRATION DATE on this prize!
Storm: That’s a TRUE LEGEND of a prize, almost as good as waking up on Christmas morning and finding Santa Claus left you a Buddy Meyers bath bomb and a super sized box of Corn Flakes under your tree! Neil Puller and his Ricker Fed crap has nothing to do with this!
Deal: Yeah, sure let’s go with that! There is a verifiable WHO’S WHO of RAGE competing in this match. I mean look at all these WORLD CLASS SUPERSTARS competing in this match!
Joe Mills
Dana Czech
Monster Big Pat
Monster Big Dave
Monster Big Hamish
Kristian Bane
Harmony Hardin
Sin
Biz MacTavish
Cora
Kristal Ball
Bart the Florida Man
LaPercell Daisy
Dan the Baptist
Lucy
Bobby Bastard
Harold Hartley
Malaboo Dreamstone
Alice Killjoy
Dolly Killjoy
Fifteen
Reginald Van Newton
Shannan Hicks
Storm: That’s a hell of a list! A total VIP contingent of RAGE AND PRO WRESTLING!
Deal: Every wrestler in RAGE is a VIP of this business! That’s what makes us RAGE!
Stock: LADIES AND BLOODY GENTLEMEN! UP NEXT IS THE DOUBLE BLOODY JEOPARDY CAGE MATCH! THE DOUBLE JEOPARDY PRIZE IS INSIDE A BLOODY BRIEFCASE SUSPENDED FROM THE RAFTERS ABOVE THE RING! THE FIRST PERSON TO CLIMB THE BLOODY CAGE AND GRAB THE BRIEFCASE WILL WIN THE DOUBLE JEOPARDY PRIZE WHICH WILL ALLOW THE HOLDER TO RESTART ONE BLOODY MATCH ANY TIME AT A TIME AND PLACE OF THEIR BLOODY CHOOSING AND THERE IS NO BLOODY EXPIRATION DATE ON THIS PRIZE!
NOW THAT WE GOT THAT OUT OF THE BLOODY WAY LET’S MEET THE BLOODY COMPETITORS!
JOE MILLS
DANA CZECH
MONSTER BIG PAT
MONSTER BIG DAVE
MONSTER BIG HAMISH
KRISTIAN BANE
HARMONY HARDIN
SIN
BIZ MACTAVISH
CORA
KRISTAL BALL
BART THE FLORIDA MAN
LAPERCELL DAISY
DAN THE BAPTIST
LUCY
BOBBY BASTARD
HAROLD HARTLEY
MALABOO DREAMSTONE
ALICE KILLJOY
DOLLY KILLJOY
FIFTEEN
REGINALD VAN NEWTON
AND SHANNAN BLOODY HICKS!
Deal: We are just moments away from this very important match! But now that the wrestlers are inside the cage I notice we are short a few wrestlers as Kristal Ball is nowhere to be found! What is going on with that?
Storm: I don’t know why she wouldn’t be here, but Ball is apparently running late or totally forgot about the match and I doubt she forgot!
Deal: I doubt that too! I also don’t see Harold Hartley either! He was listed as one of the favorites in Las Vegas to win this, but he’s not here either! What is going on?
Storm: Hartley never runs late, I hope nothing happened to him! Same goes for Kristal Ball! What is going on here!?
Deal: That’s two people missing from this match and we have no idea what happened to them! We’ll have to find out later as right now this match is about to start with the 21 wrestlers who did make it to the cage!
**DING**DING**
Deal: Here we go and immediately we have wrestlers going towards the cage wall! Bart the Florida Man makes a quick move to get towards the briefcase, but Monster Big Hamish grabs him off the cage wall and CHOKE SLAMS him to the mat!
Storm: Harmony Hardin is on the top turnbuckle trying to get up the cage but Fifteen comes underneath her and POWER BOMBS Hardin to the mat!
Deal: RVN now runs up and STOMPS Hardin in the head! He calls her a DEFECT for thinking she could claim a prize meant for either him or Fifteen!
Storm: Cora turns and spins. She wipes out both of the Killjoys with a FLYING BODY BLOCK! Cora now turns towards the cage and starts to climb but is quickly cut off by Lucy who grabs her by the shoulder and yanks her back down!
Deal: Lucy tries to climb the cage wall, but Bobby grabs her by the ankle and roughly pulls Lucy off the wall! Lucy angrily shoves him and the former couple are having words with each other, but here comes DTB from behind with a DOUBLE AXE HANDLE to Bobby!
Storm: Monsters Big Dave and Big Pat are slugging it out with Mills and Czech as they all are preventing each other from getting onto the cage! The Double Jeopardy prize is dangling from the rafters waiting for someone to climb up and grab it but that is going to be a tough task for whoever pulls it off!
Deal: Shannan Hicks has LaPecell Daisy above his head and PRESS SLAMS her into the cage! He now flexes his muscles in celebration and screams at everyone in the cage!
Hicks: Y’ALL BETTER GET OUT OF MAHHH WAY BECAUSE IMMA WINNING THIS ONE, DADDY!
Storm: Nice to see Hicks is as confident as ever, but he better pay attention because Bane comes up from behind and THROWS Hicks face first into the cage!
Deal: Malaboo Dreamstone is tied up with Sin and Biz and they are letting each other have it! There will be no teamwork found in this match tonight!
*The action continues for the next several minutes with every wrestler showing out. Mills and Czech show off their legendary teamwork as they take down Big Dave and Big Pat with a combination of a Double Superkick followed by a Double Drop Kick. Big Dave and Big Pat return the favor shortly after that as they threw Mills and Czech over their shoulders, intentionally smashing Mills and Czech into each other before delivering a massive power slam to both.
Fifteen showed off his impressive skills by climbing the cage and leaping off towards Bastard Bobby with a dynamic flying shoulder tackle. Bobby was able to fight back and hit Fifteen with a Fall Away Slam into the cage. Lucy and Dan The Baptist double team Bobby and drop him with a DDT into a Curb Stomp combo, which leads to Bobby getting an unlikely assist from Cora who sends Lucy flying into the cage with an amazing Flying Head Scissors. Bobby got up and dropped DTB with a clothesline, only to find himself swarmed by Fifteen and RVN.
Sin and Biz show off their impressive teamwork against the Killjoys with Filthy Phil cheering them on from the outside. Sin, putting her announcing skills to use during the assault, perfectly narrates the ass kicking Biz and herself lay on the Killjoy’s, throwing the word bloody and some other choice words we will not repeat here at them, clearly enjoying the beating they are delivering. And of course Biz made sure to leave her mark, literally, as she bit both Alice and Dolly on their shoulders, leaving a huge bite mark on them and nearly taking a large chunk of flesh with her.
Hicks and Bane take turns smashing each other’s head into the cage, with Hicks repeatedly asking Bane “DO YOU KNOW WHO YOU’RE MESSING WITH, DADDY?”, a question Bane clearly gets tired of being asked very quickly.
Dreamstone found herself tied up with Bart and LaPercell and that fight proved far more vicious than people expected with all of them hitting what could be considered dirty moves on each other in the process.
There was no shortage of high impact moves as wrestlers such as Mills, DTB, Sin, and Big Hamish all pulling off amazing moves off of the cage well, such as Mills with a Moonsault off the cage onto the Monsters, DTB with an amazing Tornado DDT on Bobby, Sin with a Hurricanrana on Alice and Big Hamish of all people with a massive splash onto Bart the Florida Man who was all over the place during the chaos.
There were several near misses as numerous wrestlers went for the briefcase and failed. Biz came close, Lucy almost got it, RVN made a suicidal leap off of the cage and came within an inch of claiming it, and Big Dave came painfully close before missing it and crashing into several wrestler’s below.
There was no shortage of highlight reel moves, but perhaps the most shocking moment didn’t involve an attempt for the briefcase but something far more controversial involving Cora!
Deal: Cora and Lucy are battling each other tooth and nail as they are bashing each other’s head into the cage! Lucy with a martial arts kick to Cora, who responds with a spinning back fist to Lucy!
Storm: They have really torn into each other! I would love to see them face off in a regular match after this!
Deal: So would I! Lucy with a Knee Strike to Cora, but she quickly follows up with a HEAD BUTT! That knocks Lucy backwards and now Cora starts to climb the cage! She has her eyes on the briefcase as she goes but now Lucy recovers and goes after her! Lucy clocks Cora in the head and drives her head into the cage! Lucy has Cora by the mask and is SMASHING her head into the cage!
Storm: Cora fires her elbow into Lucy’s midsection and that slows her down! Cora now SHOVES Lucy and she is losing her footing! Lucy reaches out for the cage wall to prevent her from falling, but accidentally gets a hold of Cora’s mask and RIPS IT OFF AS SHE FALLS TO THE MAT …. CORA HAS BEEN UNMASKED ….
Deal: IT’S KRISTAL BALL! CORA HAS BEEN KRISTAL BALL UNDER A MASK THIS WHOLE TIME! This explains why we thought Kristal Ball was missing because she was actually disguised as CORA in that mask!
Storm: The fans are SHOCKED as they can’t believe what they just saw! Filthy Phil is FEIGNING surprise like he didn’t know what was going on! He actually yelled at Kristal Ball “WHAT ARE YOU DOING AND WHY ARE YOU WEARING CORA’S MASK!” and I call BULLSHIT!
Deal: I’m also calling BULLSHIT and so is this crowd! They are giving Filthy Phil the business as we just discovered Cora was Kristal Ball in a mask and has been made to pull DOUBLE DUTY by Phil by having her wrestle TWICE at RAGE events and HE’S collecting DOUBLE WAGES for one wrestler!
Storm: The fans are yelling at Filthy Phil and some of them are throwing their empty drink cups and food wrappers at him and are calling him a crook! Filthy Phil is trying to explain himself to the fans at ringside and that is going as poorly as you would expect!
Deal: Filthy Phil is still being pelted with garbage and OH GOD! He just got blasted by a cheese burger from an angry kid in the front row! His jacket is now COVERED with ketchup, mayonnaise, lettuce and onions and now someone takes a container of MUSTARD and SQUIRTS him with it! The fans are not happy with Filthy Phil EXPLOITING poor Kristal Ball and now he is covered in food condiments!
Storm: It serves him right and I hope Kristal Ball is at least getting her share of those wages that Filthy Phil is collecting for himself! What a SCAM ARTIST!
*The fallout from the unmasking of Cora brought a great deal of heat on Filthy Phil as even the wrestlers started calling him out for being greedy and exploiting Cora, prompting the announcers to remark that Filthy Phil is lucky he is outside of the cage while the wrestlers are inside as Filthy Phil would likely be on the receiving end of a serious beating. A few wrestlers even offered to hook Cora up with a good attorney to ensure she gets all the money she’s owed.
As for the match itself, there were several more near misses, including one by DTB who was on the top of the cage and was extremely close to grabbing the briefcase. Bobby climbed up the cage and prevented DTB from grabbing it and was able to hit DTB with the most ring shaking Bastard Bomb of his career on DTB off the cage!
RVN quickly followed Bobby up and delivered a Session Ender off of the cage and Fifteen followed that with a massive splash off of the top rope! All three of them begin working over Bobby and which led to Cora actually “running” in to help Bobby, one of the wrestlers who promised to hook her up with a good attorney, in order to attempt to fight them off.
This led to a massive brawl that saw Sin and Biz getting involved, the Killjoy’s joining in, Harmony Hardin getting involved, Hicks, Bane, Bart, Daisy as well as Monster Big Hamish. Despite Bouts Of Honor being over, it was clear the bad blood between Team Cage and Team Dare still lingered as this brawl took over almost the entire cage. While they all brawled back and forth, this left Mills, Czech, Big Dave and Big Pat alone to battle each other in a match deciding encounter.)
Deal: Big Pat has Czech up and hits him with a CHOKE SLAM! Czech bounces off the mat and Big Pat turns towards Mills who NAILS HIM WITH A SUPER KICK! Big Dave rushes at him and gets a super kick of his own! The Monsters are rocked and now Mills is climbing the cage! He has his eyes on the briefcase and there is no one in his way!
Storm: Mills is climbing the cage as fast as he can but Big Pat and Big Dave are back up and are CLIMBING after him! Mills is almost to the top of the cage, but Big Pat has him by the ankle and is trying to pull him down! Now Big Dave has the other ankle and is doing the same!
Deal: Mills is hanging onto the top of the cage for dear life as both Big Pat and Big Dave are trying to stop him from getting to the briefcase …. HERE COMES CZECH! He’s back up and is climbing the cage towards Mills!
Storm: Czech has gotten between the Monsters and ELBOWS Big Dave in the face! Now he elbows Big Pat! They lose their grip on Mills ankles now Czech climbs up and tells Mills to get on his shoulders!
Deal: Mills nods his head and now he is STANDING on Czech’s shoulders while Czech holds onto the cage! Big Pat and Big Dave once again reach for Mills as he LEAPS off of Czech’s shoulder’s just as Czech takes Big Pat and Big Dave back down to the mat with a DOUBLE CLOTHESLINE … MILLS GRABS THE BRIEFCASE IN MID AIR AND CRASHES TO THE MAT WITH IT! MILLS WINS THE DOUBLE JEOPARDY PRIZE!
**DING**DING**DING**
Stock: LADIES AND GENTLEMEN! THE WINNER OF THE DOUBLE BLOODY JEOPARDY CAGE MATCH AND THE DOUBLE JEOPARDY PRIZE …. JOE MILLS!
(Crowd reacts loudly)
Deal: WOW! WHAT AN ENDING! Joe Mills climbed on the shoulders of his long time partner Dana Czech and made an incredible leap to grab the briefcase to claim victory and the Double Jeopardy prize inside of it! Talk about TEAM WORK!
Storm: Mills is holding up the briefcase in victory and Czech rushes over to congratulate him! Czech is helping Mills to his feet as the rest of the wrestlers clear out of the cage cursing themselves out over the lost opportunity.
Deal: Mills can now restart any match at any time one time with that prize and there is no expiration date so he can use that prize ANY TIME he wants. It can be next week or next year and Mills can plot and plan how to best use it without the burden of a deadline hanging over his head. Talk about a valuable prize!
Storm: We can only guess when and where Mills will use that prize, but whenever and wherever he uses it, you know he is going to make sure he has maximum strategic advantage when he does!
Deal: Mills has been around long enough to know the benefit of such a prize and how to use it to maximum effect. Mills is parading around the cage with the briefcase in celebration as we kick off Year 22 in grand fashion!
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*Stock: The following match is for the RAGE HIGH STAKES BLOODY CHAMPIONSHIP!
(HUGE crowd pop!)
*Stock: Introducing first, from Chicago, weighing in at 254 bloody pounds, he is the reigning RAGE SCIENTIFIC SHOWCASE CHAMPION - DOUG DEVENS!!!
("Ride of the Valkyries" by Wagner plays as Doug Devens makes his way out to boos from the crowd. There is no interaction between Devens and the fans as he makes his way to the ring with his manager, Thomas Gordon.)
*Stock: And now – Ladies and bloody Gents, get ready, because …..
Standing 6’6” and weighing 236 bloody pounds, from Grand Rapids, Michigan
HERE IS…
THE RAGE HIGH STAKES CHAMPION
SCOTT GRAYSE!!!
(Lights go out in the arena, fans give a mixed reaction. The voice of Scott Grayse comes on "Judgement is coming" as "Cult" by Magnolia Park hits and the lights come back on and on the RAGEvision we see the words "C.H.A.O.S" as Grayse hits the curtain and the fans give him more cheers then boos. Scott pulls out Helen, his trusty hammer from inside the front of his pants. Grayse slides in and poses with Helen.)
Daisy: (Makes a surprise cameo appearance, says one line, and then disappears) Oooh, I'd love to see what else Scotty can pull out of his pants!!!
**DING**DING**
Deal: This is one of two matches tonight for Doug Devens. If he's smart, he'll pace himself and resist the temptation to "go mad." The shorter this match is, the more it favors him.
Storm: (Pops a Leucovorin pill to enhance his verbal skills) Indubitably, my dear Vandessa. Thomas Gordon has accompanied Devens to the ring, but Grayse's second-in-command, Kristian Bane, is conspicuous by his absence.
Deal: I noticed that too. And Grayse and Devens-- WHAT THE HELL??? SANTA CLAUS just JUMPED into the ring and SWUNG a GIANT CANDY CANE into both Devens and referee John Ellers!
Storm: Were they on the Naughty List?
Deal: I have no idea. Wait, WHY am I answering this question?!
Storm: I don't think that's the REAL Santa!!!
Deal: (Sarcastically) REALLY???
Storm: I think that's KRISTIAN BANE dressed up as Santa!
Deal: Sherlock Holmes is on the case...
Storm: I prefer to think of myself as Carmen Sandiego.
Deal: Now "Santa" Bane puts Grayse on top of Devens and shakes Ellers out of his stupor.
*Ellers: 1...2...3!
Deal: DEVENS with a shoulder up. "SANTA" can't believe it!
Storm: Now Ellers ORDERS "Santa" to the back or he'll STRIP Grayse of the High Stakes Title and AUTOMATICALLY AWARD IT to Devens.
Deal: DEVENS takes advantage of the distraction with a neckbreaker on Grayse from behind and a cover.
*Ellers: 1...2...
Deal: Grayse kicks out as Bane storms to the back.
Storm: What is Grayse doing now?
Deal: He exits the ring and grabs an iPad from one of his fans in the front row.
Storm: They call themselves the Grayselanders.
Deal: Cute. But what is Grayse doing with that iPad?
Storm: He's entering something into CHATGPT!
Deal: NOW I've seen everything. Grayse is consulting AI to determine his next move.
Storm: Will it help?
Deal: (Ducks out of the way) Grayse JUMPS onto our table and NAILS a SPLIT-LEGGED MOONSAULT from the table to INSIDE THE RING on Devens!
Storm: We've never seen THAT from Grayse before!!!
Deal: (Shrugs) I guess ChatGPT told him to do it. And Grayse with the cover...
*Ellers: 1...2...3!
Deal: Not quite!
Storm: A frustrated Grayse scrambles back to the outside and enters something into ChatGPT again.
Deal: CORKSCREW LEGDROP by Scott Grayse - always a classic - and another cover.
*Ellers: 1...2...3!
Deal: Devens gets his foot on the ropes right before the 3.
Storm: Grayse is pulling out moves we've never seen from him before.
Deal: All thanks to ChatGPT, which he's using again to determine his next step.
Storm: Now Grayse is cackling, like he saw something funny on the ChatGPT prompt, and he has a VICIOUS look in his eyes.
Deal: TESTICLE SQUEEZE by Grayse. He's laughing like a hyena at this tribute-slash-mockery of the man who stopped his title reign at 517 days.
Storm: According to ChatGPT, Devens faced Dare before in the BWFE and actually defeated him. Our current ring announcer, Robert Stock, was Devens' manager. Dare would not be seen again for quite some time.
Deal: Devens is fading fast. Grayse LETS GO, STEPS BACK, and goes for the LIGHTS OUT SUPERKICK!
Storm: But Gordon TRIPS Grayse, GRABS Ellers, and THROWS the iPad to Devens behind Ellers' back!
Deal: Devens CLOCKS Grayse in the head with the iPad! And it malfunctions on contact, with Siri now repeating "DON'T GO MAD!" in a male British voice.
*Ellers: 1...2...3!
**DING**DING**DING**
*Stock: The winner of the match and NEEEEEEEEEEW RAGE HIGH STAKES CHAMPION - DOUG DEVENS!!!
Deal: Devens gets out of there QUICKLY as he now has to concentrate on Nightwalker.
Storm: The fans are booing the result. They're 100% in support of Grayse in this one.
Deal: Be that as it may, Doug Devens now possesses the belt that allows him to trade it in for a shot at any title he wants in RAGE.
Storm: If that is what he wants to do.
Deal: Scott Grayse held the High Stakes Championship for SEVERAL MONTHS and NEVER cashed it in. A missed opportunity to face Daniel Dare one more time? We'll never know. Because Doug Devens now holds the title, and that makes the Church an ESPECIALLY dangerous threat!
~~~
Deal: Once again Dare has his knives out and this time it’s for Harvey Adams.. Not only does Harvey find himself in a Loser Leaves RAGE Match, but he’s facing his daughters!
Storm: Yep, that is pure evil – or genius, depending on which side of the cosmos you’re sitting.
Deal: This must be horrible for ALL the competitors. Either Harvey Adams goes or both of his daughters do!
Storm: And there’s no way Stinker is going to let that happen. He’d sooner put salt on his corn flakes than let two lovely earners like Sweet FA and Tuppy go.
Deal: Yes, He’s already seen his income cut as Cora was revealed to be Kristal Ball! Anyway, enough about him, let’s pass things over to Stock as this one is about to get under way.
Stock: Righto, listen up, you bloody lot! This next bloody match is a “LOSER LEAVES RAGE MATCH”! Too bloody right it is. And just WHICH sod is bloody leaving? Well it’ll be EITHER….
Ladies and bloody gents – especially you gents, RAGE is now proper bloody proud to bring you – with a combined weight of an earth-shattering and totally incredible 235 bloody pounds; it’s T'n'T! - Lucky Tuppy and Tiffany "Sweet FA" Adams - The Sweet T’s!!
To the accompaniment of Neil Diamond - Sweet Caroline (Audio) Tuppy and Tiff (SFA) emerge through the curtain. Both blondes smile excitedly as they wave to the fans. The waves change to arm sways as they lead the fans into chanting the chorus along with the added “so good!” thrown in.
The girls are ‘dressed’ in plunging neckline one pieces which have absolutely no sides to them whatsoever. Sweet FA has pink lightning bolts on hers and Tuppy has blue ones. They both wear white cowboy boots with the same coloured lightning bolts.
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They strut down to the ring blowing kisses to the crowd, pausing occasionally for pictures.
Once in the ring they make a point of shaking the referee’s hand before taking their places in their corner, still smiling.
Stock: Bloody hell! OR!!!…. facing them…. hailing from Pittsburg, PA and weighing in at 285 bloody pounds, he is...HARVEY ADAMS!
("Harder, Faster, Better, Stronger " hits as Adams strolls to the ring like he owns the place….which he pretty much does. He enters the ring and poses as white pyro goes off over his head.)
Deal: And both girls rush over to give their dad a hug!
Storm: They’re probably secreting weapons on him so that he gets disqualified.
Deal: They are NOT! Besides, in those outfits those bimbos couldn’t possibly secrete anything.
Storm: Ah, but...no, that’s a fair point actually.
Deal: Terry Dale is our match official. He’s good to go and calls for the bell.
**DING**DING**
Storm: And …. nothing.
Deal: No, the girls back up and decide that they are going to tag as that’s the fair ‘Super Face Megastar’ thing to do. Harvey though won’t hear of it. He’s telling them to BOTH stay in the ring. Filthy Phil is loudly seconding that, pointing out that there was nothing in the rules about it being a tag match. Nerison has a word with Stock.
Storm: Yeah and Stock says that BOTH girls HAVE TO BE IN THE RING as that’s what Dare intended.
Deal: Tuppy apologises to Dale AND Harvey as she gets back into the ring. There’s STILL no action though.
Storm: And that’s not good enough for these fans OR for Stock. He’s telling them that if they don’t start NOW then all THREE will be LOSERS and kicked out. Adams immediately charges! Running clothesline. That flattens Tiffany. Tuppy darts forward to Spear Harvey, but he bends to catch her around the middle and Suplexes her over ONTO Tiff!
Storm: He ain’t messing around. It makes sense. If the girls AND him were going to be kicked out he may as well fight to save one of them – himself.
Deal: Let’s not forget that Adams only discovered he had a daughter – Tiffany, this year. So they aren’t exactly that close. As to Tuppy, she’s an adopted daughter. On the other hand, both girls are very impressed with Adams and do indeed seems to love him as the father he is. Then again, they aren’t the sharpest tools in the box.
Storm: Now Adams drops to pin BOTH!
Dale: ONE! - TWO!!
Deal: And Stinker has Rakshasa reach in and pull Adams backwards by the ankle! The girls both throw up an arm, but whether they’d have been in time is now academic.
Storm: Now normally Adams would be going off on one about that, but he’s shrugging it off. He stands and waits for both girls to stand. They then do Rock-Paper-Scissors for absolutely no reason that I can determine and Tuppy runs in to attack with a Missile Drop Kick - a REAL one! Harvey is knocked back into the ropes. He rebounds and jumps over Tuppy to charge at Tiff – who turns away to cover her face! NO! It’s a back kick!
Storm: And it catches Harvey square in the balls!
Deal: Harvey doubles and folds to his knees. Tiff turns around – horrified and runs over to apologise.
Storm: She should be attacking him not saying soothing words!
Deal: And that’s exactly what Stinker is telling her. He’s pounding a fist into the other palm and shouting at the two bimbos that this is their livelihoods at stake. And his!
Storm: It’s a fair point.
Deal: And Harvey suddenly strikes to drop Tiff with a jaw-breaker! In comes Tuppy! Running knee to the jaw!
Storm: And Stinker is slapping the apron in relief. Seems his bimbos may have finally woken up. Of course, how long they stay awake is an entirely different matter.
Deal: Adams drops backwards and Sweet FA twines her legs around his head!
Storm: That’s a proper Triangle Hold is that! A REAL submission move! How in the name of Neil “By Gawd” Puller did she do that?
Deal: Not a little ironic that Harvey has been tutoring these girls and now he’s seeing just how much they’ve learnt first hand. Oh, now Tuppy has the other arm and is applying a nasty wrist lock!
Storm: And those HURT!
Deal: Yeah, Harvey is suddenly up against it and try as he might can’t liberate himself. NO! He manages to pull out of Tuppy’s grasp, but she’s straight back on the arm and now seeking to hyper extend the elbow!
Storm: Looks like Harvey decided to teach them the extra painful moves.
Deal: And he’s certainly feeling it. Dale goes to a knee and asks - Does he quit!
Storm: Nope. He’s using his legs to crab around. He may be being throttled and faced with a broken arm, but he still weighs more than both bimbos combined!
Deal: Yes and he’s using that extra muscle to swivel around and – Foot to the ropes!
Storm: He did it!
Deal: Dale calls for the break and the two girls immediately release Harvey.
Storm: Stinker sure liked that – better than ice cold milk on his corn flakes, but NOT the clean break. He’s trying to convince those girls that they need to keep those holds on to the last second. Not sure he’s getting through to them though.
Deal: They’re bimbos. There’s very little chance that he is.
Storm: Yeah. That True Legend Harvey Adams is back up and applauding his girls’ efforts. Huh. Anyone would think that he didn’t want to win.
Deal: Or, it could be mind games: lull the pair into a false sense of security and then strike. With those two, that wouldn’t be difficult at all.
Storm: True. That’s probably it. See? He’s pretending to struggle for breath.
Deal: But they aren’t attacking, despite Stinker’s urgent entreaties. They’re telling him that it wouldn’t be fair and that Super Face Megastars never do stuff that’s unfair. Yeah, that went down real well with Phil.
Storm: But Harv darts forward! He scoops Tuppy up and DUMPS her! Now he rolls her up as Tiff is still arguing with Stinker!
Dale: ONE! - TWO!! -TH’
Deal: Sweet FA! She leaps in to crash into Harvey and break it up!
Storm: And Stinker is wiping the sweat from his brow. That was CLOSE.
Deal: All three roll to their feet. Tiff checks on her ‘sister’ and they are again good to go. Harvey waits in the middle of the ring. Tiff circles one side of him, Tuppy on the other. They both rush in and Harv steps back to neatly direct their heads – TOGETHER!
Storm: Damn fine Double Noggin Knocker there. True Legend standard was that.
Deal: The girls are reeling. Harv trips Tiff. She lands hard on her ass. He then grabs Tuppy. Across his shoulders and -
Storm: Samoan Drop!
Deal: He bridges!
Dale: ONE! - TWO!! -TH’
Deal: Again! Tiff gets in there in time. This time with a Twisting Bodyslam. Okay, she’s really NOT that big and it wasn’t what you’d call an emphatic slam, but it was enough and that’s what matters.
Storm: Hey! Look at that! Tuppy just slid to the side and grabbed one of Harv’s legs!
Deal: Tiff grabs the other! They peel them back over his head. They have him pinned!
Storm: Schoolboyed!
Dale: ONE! - TWO!! -THR’
Deal: Kick out!! Harvey powers out of that scattering both girls.
Storm: Yeah, and Stinker again slaps the apron in frustration, but that was close AND actual teamwork; not True Legend teamwork, but teamwork nonetheless.
Deal: Everyone is back on their feet. Adams is now smiling. He takes up a sideways, defensive stance and beckons his daughters to him. Tiff rushes in and jumps! Missile Drop Kick!
Storm: Misses! Adams was NEVER gonna get caught by that.
Deal: No, but as he twists aside Tuppy slides in to upend him!
Storm: That was just plain sneaky.
Deal: But Adams drops on top of her and still smiling pins her arms to the mat! She’s pinned!
Dale: ONE! -
Storm: See that? True Legend skill, is that.
Dale: TWO!! -
Storm: No way is she shifting Harvey. He’s twice her weight, vastly experienced and has ALL the True Legend skills. She’s toast.
Dale: THR’
Deal: Tiff! Sweet FA slams into him, grabs his head and rolls over to drag him off Tuppy- who immediately pops back up. Harvey rolls with the impact and flings Tiff into the ropes, He rises to a knee ready to follow up, but Tuppy connects with a lariat!
Storm: Yeah, she’s a sneaky one alright….for a bimbo.
Deal: Adams pitches forward. Tiff just manages to spread her legs wide so that Harvey misses them and his head hits the deck instead. Tiff scoots forward to sit on the back of his head!
Storm: She’ll never get a pin like that, but the fans don’t care. Those outfits are totally thong backed.
Deal: Hold on, Tuppy is trying to fold Adams’ legs. She is! She pulls his legs up then bends them at the knees to pass the feet to Tiff, who tucks them under her arms! Just LOOK at Adams’ bent back now!
Storm: A submission? They’re actually going for a submission?
Deal: Looks that way as Tuppy now sits, her back pressed against Adams’ thighs so her can’t kick out! And his back is being folded in half! Okay, look, those bimbos are pole dancers. Their backs fold like paper, but Harvey’s? Not so much. That looks seriously painful.
Storm: Yeah, positively unnatural! Come on, Harv, you’ve made your girls look good. There’s no need to drag things out any longer; so kick out already!
Deal: Dale is right there. He kneels to check on Harvey. Does he quit?
Storm: And end his career? Are you from Barsoom? No, if anyone is going to quit it’s one of those bimbos. Seriously RAGE doesn’t need so many bimbos. We could lose those two and not even notice. Harvey Adams? He’s a True Legend! You don’t go around losing True Legends. That’s not just careless, that’s unforgivable!
Deal: Don’t panic. Yet. Harvey isn’t tapping.
Storm: I knew he wouldn’t.
Deal: But he’s not breaking free either, but how can he?
Storm: With True Legend power! That’s how.
Deal: Stinker is yelling at Tuppy to brace harder and push against Harvey’s knees. At the same time he demands that Tiff lean back.
Storm: That’s a LOT of instruction for those two. They’ll never be able to -
Deal: HE TAPS! HARVEY ADAMS TAPS OUT!!!
Storm: NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!
**DING**DING**DING**
Stock: Ladies and bloody Gents, you WINNERS and NOT leaving RAGE – The SWEET T’s – Tiffany “Sweet FA” Adams and Tuppence “Tuppy” Banglarron-Adams! Which bloody means ….HARVEY ADAMS IS THE BLOODY LOSER AND MUST LEAVE RAGE!!!
Deal: The fans are in shock.
Storm: I’M in shock, never mind them!
Deal: Daniel Dare must be cackling his socks off right now. Harvey Adams is OUT of Rage and at the hands of his own daughters! They quickly release that savage pin and groaning Harvey rolls to his left. Both girls kneel there, looking at him in shock, while outside the ring Filthy Phil punches the air in delight. Harvey tests his back and then slowly stands.
Fans: HAR-VEY! HAR-VEY! HAR-VEY! HAR-VEY!
Deal: Now tears rolling down their faces, Tiff and Tuppy rush forward to embrace him. He in turn hugs them. There’s no animosity, no recriminations, no argument. Harvey then leans over each in turn to kiss the top of their head and then peels them off him so he can RAISE THEIR ARMS! Harvey Adams is PROUD of his daughters.
Storm: Hold on, common sense is prevailing. He’s calling for a mic. It’s always wise to hear a True Legend speak. So here’s where we get the killer twist. You just KNOW that Adams always has a killer twist in store.
Adams: Thank you. Thank you all. It’s been FUN. It’s been WILD. It’s been MEMORABLE.
Fans: HAR-VEY! HAR-VEY! HAR-VEY! HAR-VEY!
Adams: It was GOOD. BUT, but it’s time for me to move on AND….
Fans: HAR-VEY! HAR-VEY! HAR-VEY! HAR-VEY!
Adams: I can do so happily knowing that RAGE has a positive future. It does, because you are LOOKING AT THAT FUTURE! My daughters; Tiffany and Tuppence. Let me tell you – no father could be prouder. HERE! Here is future!!
Deal: Harvey raises the hands of his daughters in victory!
Fans: A-DAMS! A-DAMS! A-DAMS! A-DAMS!
Deal: Now all three Adams are smiling. Both girls reach up on tip toes to kiss their father’s cheek.
Storm: Damn it. It’s so emotional – reminds me of the Silverstar family reunion.
Deal: We’ve just witnessed the end of an era and possibly the dawning of a new one. An impressive performance – In a handicap match it has to be remembered, but still – perhaps this IS an indicator of things to come. As to Harvey Adams, we wish him every success and happiness in whatever he decides to do next.
Storm: Too right! True Legends never die. Just ask Buddy Meyers.
Deal: And now it’s time to turn the dial, all the way to BRUTAL. Yes. It’s Bare Knuckles time.
Storm: Bring it on! Who doesn’t love some extreme violence with their corn flakes?
Stock: And NOW! Ladies and bloody Gents, it’s time for some serious bloody carnage as we put the RAGE Bare Knuckles Championship on the bloody line! Your challenger…..MONSTER BIG BLOODY TEL!!!
(Monster by Automatic plays as the fans start booing with Monster Big Tel walking to the ring with a purpose.)
Stock: And here is your reigning bloody champion…. for those of you of a delicate disposition, for those with a weak bloody heart and any children watching – look away NOW, because - Standing 5’10” in her stripper bloody heels and weighing in at 115 pounds – Here is – THE BOOTSLUT!
My Mind Still Speaks by Misery Loves Company hits and the curtain parts. Vile pulls out a large, wheeled suitcase. She stands it vertically in the middle of the ramp and then unzips it. The Bootslut crawls out. She pulls from the case a plastic bottle of cola. She shakes it frantically in time with the music, then opens it spraying the crowd who jeer and boo. Uncaring, The Bootslut rubs the beer bottle lasciviously against her pussy before raising it to her mouth to vulgarly lick the bottle and drink what remains. She then retrieves a pile of brown paper bags. To the massive boos of the crowd she struts down to the ring passing out bags to the ‘ugly’ fans so that they can put them on their hideous faces. She spits out the cola in a wild spray at the first fan to complain. Laughing, she moves on only to pause halfway to thrust her tits at some unsuspecting fan. She insults his manhood, hands him the last bag and then turns away to a chant of “ZIP IT!” from the crowd.
In entering the ring The Bootslut makes a point of sliding back and forth along the middle rope so that it rubs against her pussy before stepping in to grind her exposed ass against the turnbuckle. After which she strides over to the ref and grabs their groin only to quickly release the hold laughing at the ‘nothing’ that was there. Finally she takes to her corner.
Deal: As charming and sophisticated as ever.
Storm: I think she may be part fish.
Deal: I dread to ask….why?
Storm: They don’t wear clothes either.
Deal: Right. But there’s no escaping the fact that The Bootslut IS to all intents and purposes, naked. The few strategically places pieces of electrical tape that she’s “wearing” hardly qualify as clothing.
Storm: But she is wearing a hood!
Deal: Yeah, that can be zipped shut. Not the smartest choice. You have to believe that Stinker had a hand in all that.
Storm: OR – she really IS a slut: one that doesn’t eat all her corn flakes. They’re the worst.
Deal: Tom Nerison is our referee and he doesn’t look at all impressed with the Bootslut’s antics so far. Something tells me she’s going to need a LOT of antics tonight as Big Tel measures 6’1” and weighs in at a formidable 330 pounds. That’s almost three times the muscle that she has! Plus, while she is technically only giving away 3” in height, that’s only due to those ridiculously tall spiked heels. Without them, I guess she’d be about 5’4”. So no way does she have his reach. Still, she is totally ruthless, so if I were Tel, I wouldn’t underestimate her.
**DING**DING**
Deal: There’s the bell and Big Tell immediately charges. It’s a Running Clothesline that -
Storm: Misses! She ducked and rolled.
Deal: Luckily for her or this would have been a VERY short fight. Now Tel wastes no time. He spins around, growls at the naked girl and barrels forward once again.
Storm: He jumps, twists and -
Deal: Senton Bomb! NO! She again rolls aside.
Storm: Well, she sure ain’t running; not in them boots.
Deal: Tel picks himself up. His mood is NOT improving. He takes a more measured approach now, stalking her, using those long arms to full effect, seeking to cut off any escape. And she rolls FORWARDS! Forwards to slam a foot into his balls! And just listen to this place. The sound of groaning fills it.
Storm: Everyone felt that! Except Stinker – he’s cheering like crazy.
Deal: And not the Bootslut. Tel doubles. She rolls back and kicks straight up! A dagger-like heel stabs across his cheek!
Storm: He’s cut and it’s a nasty one!
Deal: Tel staggers back still doubled in pain from that savage kick to the vitals. The Bootslut stands, saunters forward and rolls her head around. That thick braid whirls around and – with a flick of the head she slams that weight at the end into the side of his head!
Storm: Right on the temple!
Deal: Tel stumbles. He drops to a knee. His arms flail to the side. I don’t think he even knows where he is right now, but a hand finds the ropes and he pulls himself towards them. The Bootslut calmly follows. She steps, spins and a Spinning kick rakes across his chest!
Storm: Those heels are pure evil! She cut him AGAIN! Yeah, much to Stinker’s delight.
Deal: Yes, Tel now has a long line seeping blood right across his chest. And she’s not finished! She spins again to – NO! It was a fake. Tel buys it bringing up both arms to block, but instead she stamps down! That spike heel goes right THROUGH the toe of his boot!
Storm: Let’s hope he’s part Dalgurnian and only has 3 toes, otherwise he just lost some.
Deal: Tel hops back. The Bootslut strikes again – Bellringer. Tel is stunned! She slides out between the ropes to walk along the apron. She slaps her bare ass and flicks off the fans before taking up position directly behind Big Tel at the corner and …
Storm: Tag Rope! She’s looped the tag rope around his neck!
Deal: And is now doing her absolute damnedest to strangle him! Tel is quickly turning red.
Storm: And not because he’s mad – which he probably is.
Deal: Tel is trying to pull the cord free, but she has it so tight that he simply cannot get his meaty fingers under it! He’s waning! He’s sinking down! Can she have totally DOMINATED and HUMILIATED Big Tel so quickly?
Storm: Sure looks that way to me. What was that you said underestimating? Every inter-galactic space pirate knows that you NEVER underestimate a naked girl with a hood on. It’s just not done.
Deal: I’ll just take your word for it.
Storm: You should!
Deal: Tel is dropping right down. He’s now sitting on the bottom rope and that seems to be the only thing that’s keeping upright. Well, that and the cord that’s cutting so deeply into his neck. Nerison raises an arm. It drops!
Storm: Probably because he’s stopped breathing. That’ll do it most times.
Deal: Again Nerison raises an arm – the other. And that….
Storm: Falls! He is DONE! TOAST! FINISHED! Let this be a lesson to the entire roster; no one messes with a naked girl that wears a hood!
Deal: I can’t believe it. Of all the ways I thought that this match would play out, this most assuredly, wasn’t one of them.
Storm: That’s because you didn’t consult me beforehand.
Deal: And now Nerison tries the arm one more time. If this falls, so will Big Tel. The Bootslut will release the cord and he’ll fall to lie there for the inevitable 10 count. He lifts the arm – AND IT SHOOTS UP AND BACK. He grabs Boots’ braid and drags her over the ropes! He slams her down onto the mat in front of him and then stamps down on her tits!
Storm: BIG target, and luckily he used his good foot.
Deal: Boots bounces, cringes and rolls away covering her breasts as Tel slumps back. That took everything he had and now he’s gulping in great lungfuls of air. You have to wonder if he regrets his choice now. Tel finished sixth in BOH and that permitted him to make a choice. He elected to face The Bootslut for the Bare Knuckles belt.
Storm: He should have taken that Double Jeopardy prize instead. At least then he’d still have all his toes.
Deal: The Bootslut gets up and asks Nerison to check her tits! He looks very uncertain. She presses herself against him and – SHOVES HIM - backwards into Tel!
Storm: No Disqualifications in Bare Knuckles, as Buddy Meyers always said.
Deal: As Tel pushes Nerison aside The Bootslut grabs the top rope and JUMPS to send both feet into Tel’s head!
Storm: He’ll be BLIND!
Deal: NO! Tel JUST squirms aside and then lunges to grab her by the throat. He pulls her in to – NO!! She knees him in the balls. Tel groans, but STILL somehow grabs HER groin to LIFT HER! Over the ropes he dumps her!
Storm: To bounce down off the apron. Lucky those big tits broke her fall.
Deal: Now Big Tel permits himself a grimace of pain. Two deep breaths and he’s good to go. Damn, that is one tough man. He’s completely ignoring all those cuts and bruises.
Storm: But he IS limping. Losing toes tends to do that though.
Deal: Now Boots gets back to her high heeled feet, but Tel drops down and snatches up a chair! She sees that and pulls an axe handle out from under the ring! Tel limps around. She can’t ruin; so even that pace is enough to catch her. Now he draws back, swings and -
Storm: BLAM!
Deal: She met the chair with the axe handle! It dented the chair! Oh, but Tel quickly reverses and slams the dented chair into her shoulder sending her crashing into the apron! She immediately pushes away from the apron – and gets clobbered across the back of the head! Down she goes.
Storm: Yeah, but only to all fours. She’s tough too.
Deal: Tel boots her in the ribs. That sends her almost UNDER the apron. She twists though and hammers the end of the axe handle down onto his injured foot! More blood spurts out! Tel howls in pain and hops back. Boots pulls herself fully out from the apron curtain and advances on Tel. She brings the handle back for a home run hit and – SWINGS!
Storm: BLAMMO!! That’s bigger than a BLAM, just in case you were wondering.
Deal: Tel met that swing with one of his own and it sends her axe handle spinning away. And the chair BREAKS! Tel casts it aside and limps forward to grab her by that braid. He hammers her head into the top of the barrier! She falls back – stunned. Tel SPITS on her – to cheers form the crowd. Seems they have a favorite and it’s not her.
Storm: Well, she is naked AND wearing a hood. That’s always a No-No.
Deal: Tel limps off – off to pull a table from under the ring. He slides it into the ring and it’s followed by a chair! The fans are getting real loud now, but LOOK! The Bootslut is back up and pulls a large bag from under the ring – a bag of -
Storm: Nails! Just look, some of them are poking through the bag!
Deal: Boots clambers back into the ring, bag in hand. Tel follows – with a bicycle chain in hand!
Storm: Nasty!
Deal: Very. The two unflinchingly head to the centre of the ring. Tel swings the chain!
Storm: Ducked!
Deal: Now she swings the bag! Tel sways back and the weight of the bag spins her around. It must be really difficult trying to keep your balance wearing heels like those.
Storm: And Tel whips her ass!
Deal: Blood flies! She spins around to again swing the bag- right into the side of Tel’s face!
Storm: What face???? She ripped most of it away!
Deal: The left side of Tel’s face is just a mask of blood now. You can see bits of flesh hanging off! And Tel slowly turns back to LASH her across the tits!
Storm: In fairness she was thrusting them in his direction.
Deal: They’re cut! More blood sprays around. And Tel swings again ripping a line across her stomach! A fourth! He pulls back for another, fourth strike that – NO!! She snaps out a kick! That stabs the knee! Tel’s leg buckles and he falls into -
Storm: - The bag of nails! She’s picking him apart – first the foot, now the knee! Hey, and Stinker is loving this.
Deal: And she’s paying a heavy price for it, but she determinedly swings that bag AGAIN – NO! Tel catches it! He shoves it forward into her face! I hope for her sake that the hood protected her. Oh, but Tel rips the bag out of her hands and tosses it aside. Now he wraps the bike chain around his fist and PUNCHES her in the side of the head! She’s down!
Storm: Just a lot. But hey! Look, she’s pushing back up.
Deal: And Tel grabs her head and slams his good knee into the side of it. That drops her! Nerison steps in for the count.
Nerison: 1 – 2 – 3
Storm: Well, Tel ain’t waiting around. He’s real busy setting up that table.
Nerison: 4 – 5 – 6
Deal: And not just that. He’s emptied the contents of that bag all over it!
Storm: Wow. Not just nails. There are tacks, screws, bolts, screwdrivers and ...is that a trowel?
Deal: It is. No wonder that bag did so much damage to Tel.
Nerison: 7 – 8 -
Deal: And she’s up! Boots shakes her head and snatches up the chair that Tel had pushed in. Tel turns from admiring his work.
Storm: It IS good work.
Deal: And gets to eat chair! Down he goes and she hammers away at his head – again and again! Now she pushes the end of the chair into his throat and LEANS on it. She’s standing ON him and those heels are really digging in!
Storm: She almost strangled him last time. Looks like she’s out to finish the job here.
Deal: Again Tel is turning all shades of red and purple and – oh! He reaches up to grab her by the tits and twists both savagely!
Storm: That’s her fault for having them almost in his face.
Deal: Tel continues to crush and twist. She shouts out in pain. She raises a foot to stamp down on his – NO! Tel twists to throw her sideways across the ring. He rolls over gagging and coughing. Boots meanwhile rolls onto her knees and then slowly straightens. Those boobs of hers sure have taken a battering tonight. But Tel is still struggling for breath. She approaches. Spin Kick! That pointed toe stabs into the side of his head. He drops and she….oh no.
Storm: She is sitting on his face!
Deal: With her legs trapping his arms. Looks like she doesn’t a repetition of what just happened. Tel is thrashing, trying to get free, but she leans right over his head giving him no ready target. Still Tel tries. He – ROLLS! Tel rolls her over, but she’s like a limpet, refusing to let go! Tel rolls again and – stops. He’s out of breath! She may have done it here. Slowly she releases and |Nerison starts to count.
Nerison: 1 – 2 – 3
Storm: What a way to go. I’m betting Big Tel never expected this.
Nerison: 4 – 5 – 6
Deal: I doubt it. But look, his breathing has been relentlessly targeted all fight. He’s a big man that needs a LOT of oxygen and The Bootslut has repeatedly restricted that.
Nerison: 7 – 8 – 9
Deal: What a match and what a finish. The Bootslut retains in remarkable fashion to –
Nerison: TE’-
Deal: NO! Tel throws an arm up! Boots can’t believe it. She telling Nerison that – well, I won’t repeat her words. Let’s just say she’s questioning his ability to count.
Storm: Well, it WAS real close.
Deal: She’s livid about this and is letting Nerison know it. And Tel! He fires a forearm up between her legs, lifting her off her feet! As she lands he pulls her in – Backbreaker! He turns her over for a Gut Buster! He staggers back, gathering more air, more energy. Boots slowly peels herself up off the mat.
Storm: She’s still in better shape than him.
Deal: Tel swings his good foot! A boot under the jaw sends her spinning back across the ring! Now he limps over to grab her. He pulls her in and – NO! Eye rake! Now she slithers behind him to loop her long braid around his neck!
Storm: More choking! Hey, it’s a tactic that’s definitely paid off. No way can Big Tel survive another throttling.
Deal: I think that you’re right and so does Tel. He’s frantically back-pedalling, even with that bad foot. He crushes her into a corner, pulls out and backs in sharply – and again! Still she clings on.
Storm: Four! FIVE! SIX!!! that did it.
Deal: Bi Tel stumbles forward again struggling for air and just LOOK at all the marks around his blood stained neck! It looks like he’s been HUNG – repeatedly! But those crushing body blocks seem to have winded The Bootslut too. It looks like a matter of who recovers the fastest.
Storm: She’s up!
Deal: He’s up! Boots steps in and swing a boot at his balls! CAUGHT! Tel catches it and pulls her in for a short arm clothesline – using the leg. Boots almost falls, but Tel pulls her back in. Head Butt! Blood sprays but Tel doesn’t care. Now he – CHOKESLAMS her! He stamps on her gut and then pulls her up and over with an Arm Drag!
Storm: That’ll leave a stain for sure.
Deal: Tel seems to be working on pure adrenaline right now. Honestly, I’m not sure how he’s still standing and The Bootslut just keeps getting back up, no matter what he does to her. OH! Tel slumps. He drops to a knee. Looks like that adrenaline just evaporated. Boots senses her chance. Pulls herself up and starts to roll her head. Just look at that weight spinning around. That is going to do some serious damage when it hits!
Storm: Yeah, that thing is EVIL.
Deal: In she steps to – CHAIR! Tel snatches the chair up and SWINGS it! To smash her in the head! She drops. Tel crawls over and … damn.
Storm: Wow.
Deal: He just closed the zips! Now The Bootslut can’t effectively speak and certainly can’t see!
Crowd: ZIP IT! ZIP IT! ~clap-clap-clap~ ZIP IT! ZIP IT! ~clap-clap-clap~
Storm: Well, in my expert opinion I’d have to say that that is going to make matters harder for her.
Deal: Tel links his hands high overhead and slams them down onto her battered and bleeding chest!
Storm: He may have broken some ribs there!
Deal: Now Tel stands. He pulls her up and – POWERBOMB! Boots doesn’t know where she is right now. She fumbling,. Trying to find the zipper and Tel is immediately back at her. Up she goes – Hesitation Suplex!
Storm: Straight through the table – tacks, nails, screws, bolts and those other tools! Stuff flies all over!
Deal: And he follows that with a big chair shot to the head! And he’s not finished! He lifts her up and just LOOK at all that stuff embedded into her flesh! Monster Lock straight back down onto the chair, the nails and ruined table! He stamps HARD on her head! Now he staggers bent – totally spent. He drops to a knee as Nerison counts.
Nerison: 1 – 2 – 3
Storm: Hmm… looks to me like she’s definitely not moving. Of course she could be playing possum. Apparently naked women in hoods do that a lot. That’s what Neil Puller says.
Nerison: 4 – 5 – 6
Deal: Those were brutal, savage hits. I don’t see how anyone could survive those.
Nerison: 7 – 8 – 9
Deal: And let’s not forget that she’s still effectively blindfolded, but Stinker is telling her to “stop bloody messin’ about and get back up”.
Deal: Lots of sympathy there then.
Nerison: TEN!!!!
**DING**DING**DING**
Stock: Ladies and bloody Gents, your bloody WINNER and NEW RAGE BARE KNUCKLES CHAMPION!! - MONSTER BIG BLOODY TEL!!!!
Deal: A popular winner. He seems to have a gift for ending Bare Knuckles reigns. I believe he did the same to Nightwalker.
Storm: Yep, that’s what Neil Puller said too.
Deal: Tel holds up the belt and takes in the cheers of the crowd. Oh, but as he turns the knee buckles and he winces. He looks down on the battered and bloody form of the Bootslut – who is just starting to move again. She rolls onto her knees and HE BATTERS HER WITH THE BELT!
Storm: And she’s down again!
Deal: Now Tel angrily pries that weight from her hair, holds it in his hand to – close the hand into a fist and punch her in the jaw!
Storm: Yeah see how much she likes it!
Deal: And now he peels her backwards to get a better hold of – THE HOOD! Big Tel is looking to unmask The Bootslut!
Storm: Quite right too! I told you – I told you: never trust a naked lady in a hood.
Deal: Stinker is telling his Security team to step in and stop him, but they are rather spread out and not currently close to the ring. Getting that hood off is proving REALLY difficult – so Tel uses …. TIN SNIPS! He’s cut through the tube at the top that holds her hair and then peels the whole thing down!
Storm: Huh. That can’t be right.
Deal: WHAT!? It’s Kristal Ball! I don’t believe it. Stinker has used that girl under her own name and then masked her to ALSO COMPETE as La Reina Corazon – aka Cora AND as The Bootslut! This has the fans VERY upset! They’d been CHEERING for Kristal and Cora and HATING The Bootslut – only to find - IT’S THE SAME PERSON!
Storm: Wild. Stinker claims THREE salaries for the same girl.
Deal: No wonder we never saw all three at the same time! Not that Big Tel cares. He pulls her up by that braid to show the fans exactly who it is and what happens to people who get in his way! Now he drops her like so much dirty laundry and limps out of the ring.
Storm: By GAWD! As Neil puller would say.
Deal: Year 22 is certainly not short on shocks and surprises and I’m sure that there are even more to come.
Storm: And they’ll probably be coming once the trash is cleared out of the ring.
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DEAL: Fans it is now time for the RAGE Gauntlet Tag Title Match as we see history-making champions Thee Storm, the duo of Lady Giant and Crazy Jenna taking on the team of “Action” Jay Jackson and Gemini, who find themselves challenging thanks to their placing in the Bouts of Honor.
STORM: While both teams might be loved by the crowd, it’ll be up to one to show that killer instinct to leave with the titles.
DEAL: Let’s go to the ring for our introductions!
*STOCK: This bloody match is scheduled for one bloody fall and is for the bloody RAGE Gauntlet Tag Titles! Introducing the challengers, they are the team of “ACTION” JAY JACKSON AND GEMINI!!!
(The fans erupt into cheers as Back In The Game by Airbourne begins to play while the numbers 1, 2, 5, 10, 100, 1000 and higher appear on a rolling counter that increases in speed the higher the numbers get. Eventually the numbers stop counting and the counter explodes on the RAGE-Vision replaced by the words WELCOME TO THE BUDDY LIST with the Yin-Yang symbol behind it. This then merges into the opening guitar riff of “Ain’t No Love in Oklahoma” By Luke Combs.
A series of explosions go off by the entrance way, leaving a large cloud of smoke behind. As the smoke disappears the duo of Gemini and Jackson are greeted with a thunderous pop from the fans and begins heading towards the ring. They are accompanied by Homeless Don and make their way to the ring, exchanging words of strategy as they climb in. Each takes a turnbuckle and raise their arms as the fans continue to cheer.)
*STOCK: And their opponents…
(The arena goes black. Lightning strikes and the thunder BOOMS.)
*STOCK:Ladies and bloody gentlemen now entering the arena Crazy Jenna and Lady Giant. Together they are the history bloody making TCW AND RAGE heavyweight tag team champions....THEE STORM!!!!
(FANS GIVE A HUGE POP!!! Thee Storm stalks slowly to the ring. Both women climb to the top of opposite corners they call their lighthouses. They cheer on their fans. Thee Storm climbs down and readies for the match to begin.)
**DING**DING**
DEAL: Here we go!! Jenna and Jackson start things off, and it’s speed versus speed right out of the gate with these two. Jackson takes Jenna down with a crisp arm drag, Jenna pops up and answers with a lightning-fast headscissors. Jackson flips through, lands on his feet, and the two freeze for half a second and you can tell there’s a bit of respect there, and the fans reward both with a huge pop.
STORM: Looks like Gemini is calling for the tag though, and Jackson obliges. Giant offers a tag to Jenna, but Jenna seems to say in a minute. Giant smiles and nods, and in steps Gemini.
DEAL: Jenna lashes out with a kick, and Gemini takes a few, but he absorbs Jenna’s kicks, checks one, and sweeps her leg out from under her. Jenna scrambles to her feet while Gemini attempts an armbar, but Jenna avoids it, rolls, and dives to her corner, making the tag, and in comes Giant!
STORM: Jenna might be speed, but with Lady Giant in, now the power game begins. Lady Giant bulldozes Gemini with a shoulder block that sends him down to the mat. She hauls him up for a delayed vertical suplex, holding him aloft as the crowd counts along before slamming him down. Cover, one.. two… but that’s it says referee Terry Dale.
DEAL: Both get to their feet and Gemini delivers a few kicks, keeping Lady Giant at range, but then she is able to slip a kick and lock up, headlock on Gemini, Gemini whips her into the ropes. Gemini goes for a leapfrog but that’s a pretty big ask, and instead he’s caught by Lady Giant and dumped with an overhead belly-to-belly suplex!
STORM: Gemini lands hard and the fans applaud the move by Giant, but there’s also a contingent behind Gemini, and he gets to a knee holding his lower back, but he’s close to the corner, and in tags Jackson. A quick tag and Gemini steps to the apron as Homeless Don asks about his back.
DEAL: Jackson rushes in, tries to chop the giant down with leg kicks and quick strikes, but Lady Giant catches him mid-leap and throws him into the corner. A series of chops in the corner and Giant tags Jenna. Giant keeps Jackson in the corner as Jenna runs to a corner, charges the ropes, leaps off the center rope as Giant moves, and Jenna hits a springboard crossbody splash in the corner on Jackson!
STORM: Jackson stumbles out and Jenna cradles, one… two… kickout! Innovative offense by Jenna, and Jackson is down. Jenna brings him up, but Jackson with a quick fireman’s carry and then, as Jenna jumps to her feet, he takes her with another, but then flips into a bridge, one… two… kickout by Jenna!
DEAL: Both pop to their feet and now Jackson with a wristlock. Jenna cartwheels out, tries to hit a low dropkick. but Jackson sidesteps it. Jackson attempts an elbow drop, rolled out by Jenna who pops to her feet, standing moonsault finds nothing but the mat! Jackson runs the ropes, blind tag by Gemini.
STORM: Jackson with a clothesline attempt, ducked by Jenna, but then she runs right into a knee lift from Gemini! Jackson off the ropes and hits a flying forearm to the back of Jenna’s head, sending her right into Gemini’s snap roundhouse kick!
DEAL: Jenna goes down and Gemini with the cover, one… two… kickout! Gemini locks in a heel hold and Jenna is in the middle of the ring, but she’s trying to get to Lady Giant. Lady Giant is able to cut the distance with her height, but not enough to get the tag. Jenna though is refusing to give in and Gemini lets the heel hold go, pulls her up to her feet by her leg, then snaps to the mat with a dragon screw!
STORM: Gemini grapevines the leg once again and Jenna is in trouble. Jenna again tries to pull herself across the mat but Gemini is able to keep her grounded. Gemini again pulls her up, and he’s thinking another dragon screw, but this time Jenna leaps up at him - catches an enzugiri!
DEAL: Gemini drops to a knee and Jenna lands on the mat, then kicks both her feet up catching Gemini flush in the chin! Gemini goes down and Jenna gets to her feet, favoring her leg but makes the tag! Lady Giant is in and bulldozes down Gemini with a shoulder tackle! Gemini gets up and Giant with a clothesline. She rushes across the ring and nails Jackson with a forearm!
STORM: Lady Giant trying to clean house and Gemini is getting back up, Lady Giant runs the ropes, and nearly decapitates him with a boot! Cover and Dale is in position, one… two… but Gemini get the shoulder up.
DEAL: Quick tag out to Jenna as Giant whips Gemini into the ropes, bearhug by Giant and Jenna hits a springboard dropkick! Jackson comes in and eats a short-arm headbutt from Giant! Cover by Jenna, one… two… but Gemini kicks out! Quick tag out to Lady Giant again and now Giant comes in body slams him. Giant with a cover, one… two… but Gemini kicks out.
STORM: Lady Giant brings Gemini up, whips him into the ropes, but then ducks her head on the way back and Gemini with a leap frog, hits the ropes, and leaps with double knees into the chest of Lady Giant! Lady Giant gets knocked back and Gemini follows up with a shotgun dropkick that sends her tumbling through the ropes and to the outside.
DEAL: Gemini runs the ropes and leaps over, rolling plancha onto Giant on the outside! Giant hits the guardrail and Gemini quickly pops to his feet, because Jenna is in, runs the ropes, and suicide dive!! She nailed Gemini and now all three are down on the outside.
STORM: Jackson waits for Jenna to get to her feet and as she does, he runs and leaps off the apron, taking her down with a clothesline. All four competitors are on the outside as Jackson gets to his feet and grabs Lady Giant, rolling her in.
DEAL: He helps Gemini up and Gemini climbs in, and he makes the tag to Jackson. Jackson goes up top and Giant gets to her feet, Gemini hits a standing dropkick while Jackson comes off the top with a missile dropkick! Giant is down and Jackson covers, one… two… but Giant kicks out!
STORM: Meanwhile, Crazy Jenna is making her way over to her corner, and Jackson brings Giant up, swinging neckbreaker. Cover by Jackson, one… two… but Jenna breaks it up, stomping on his back. Jackson gets to his feet as Jenna goes back to her corner, and now both teams are not so much in the “we’re all friends” mindset.
DEAL: All four know there’s gold on the line, Storm. Jackson runs the ropes and goes for a flying crossbody on Giant as she gets to a knee, but Giant catches him! What strength by Giant and she has Jackson up and is carrying him around the ring. Tag by Jenna who climbs to the top rope and hits a diving crossbody to the back of her own partner, bringing Jackson down in a powerslam!!
STORM: That’s definitely a way to add some extra “umph” to the move. Giant rolls out of the ring and Jenna rolls on top of Jackson. One… two… Gemini breaks it up by pulling Jenna off!
DEAL: Jenna pulls Jackson up and whips him into the turnbuckle. Jenna charges in with a meteora double knees into Jackson, and then Jenna whips him again across the ring. She charges again, but this time Jackson moves and she collides with the corner, stumbles out, and Jackson with a huge German suplex! He gets up on his toes and he’s got the bridge, one… two… but Jenna rolls her shoulder up!
STORM: Both are down on the mat and now the crowd is on their feet for both teams. The crowd is cheering for both Jenna and Jackson, both partners trying to rally their teammate. Jenna dives to tag in Giant, Jackson dives to tag in Gemini!
DEAL: Gemini and Giant meet in the middle of the ring and Giant with a sidewalk slam! She hooks the leg, one… two… but Gemini kicks out! Giant pulls up Gemini and says it’s over, and she goes for her powerbomb! She’s got Gemini up, but he hits an elbow to her forehead and snaps back, hitting a huirricanrana that sends her headfirst into the corner!
STORM: An innovative counter to what very well could have been the ending blow of the match, Deal.
DEAL: Gemini rushes in and unloads with a rapid-fire combo—low kick, palm strike, a spinning back fist—but Lady Giant is held up by the turnbuckle and won’t go down. Gemini steps back and hits a spinning heel kick and that brings her down, and right into a Gemini roll up. One… two… thre… no! Lady Giant kicks out!
STORM: Gemini doesn’t let up though and as Giant gets up, he hits his “Face the Truth” codebreaker variation! Giant pinwheels her arms as she goes down and Gemini covers with Dale in position! One… two… thre… NO! Jenna breaks it up!
DEAL: That was very close to being a Three!
STORM: Yes it was, and Jenna knows it. Jenna’s trying to cheer Giant on, but Gemini knows that he has an opening. He pulls Giant up and hooks her, looks like he’s thinking “Reality Check!” He’s got Giant up, but her height is definitely making it awkward.
DEAL: Lady Giant delivers an elbow to the side of the head, drops behind Gemini, and then makes the tag to Jenna! Lady Giant falls through the middle and top rope to the outside as Jenna comes off the ropes with a springboard forearm!! She catches Gemini and goes for the cover, one… two… but Jackson with the save!
STORM: Jackson pulled Jenna off and saved the match for his team, but as he goes to the apron he’s caught with a dropkick from Jenna, knocking him off the apron!
DEAL: Jackson is on the floor, so is Giant, and now Jenna connects with a knee lift, and she doubles Gemini over, she’s going for her run-up bulldog in the corner, but Gemini is able to block it! He’s got her up for a belly-to-back suplex, but instead she rolls down his back.
STORM: Gemini turns around, boot to the stomach, and she’s hooked him for the DDT!
DEAL: She spikes Gemini and it could be over, but instead, Gemini lifts her like he’s going for a Northern Lights, but reaches out and tags Jackson as he makes it to the apron! Gemini spins around with Jenna in his grip and Jackson leaps… “LIGHTS, CAMERA, ACTION” OFF THE TOP ROPE!!
STORM: Good lord she never saw it coming!!
DEAL: Jackson with the cover as Gemini charges the ring and cuts off Lady Giant! One… two… THREE!!! WE HAVE NEW RAGE GAUNTLET TAG CHAMPS!!
**DING**DING**DING**
*STOCK: Ladies and bloody Gentlemen… the winners of this match… AND NEW RAGE GAUNTLET TAG CHAMPIONS… GEMINI AND “ACTION” JAY JACKSON!!!
STORM: I can’t believe this, Deal!
DEAL: Jay Jackson and Gemini used an opening and just a small quick counter to capture the Tag Titles! Terry Dale hands the new champions their titles while Lady Giant checks on Crazy Jenna. Jackson and Gemini have knocked off Thee Storm in a classic, high-impact, high speed encounter here tonight! Jenna is pulling herself up and the former champs are looking at the new champs… and extend their hands!
STORM: Oh great, now I really can’t believe this.
DEAL: All four competitors shake hands, and what a great sign of respect! Jenna and Giant applaud the new champs as they leave the ring, and Gemini and Jackson each take a corner, titles in hand, to celebrate this huge win!!
Deal: Our next match is a match paid for by Rich Mason Promotions and is taking place in Saudi Arabia as Superstar Steve Hogar is coming out of retirement one last time to take on a bitter rival of his, Kip Kutler. The fans here in attendance at MSG will be watching on the RAGE Vision.
Storm: The origins of this match go back over a decade when both men were a part of Mason Inc. Steve Hogar was the wily veteran and Kip Kutler was a young rising star at the time. They had serious heat that exploded after Hogar's departure from the group and they have had heat ever since.
Deal: Let's not forget that, until recently, Kip Kutler was BLACKLISTED from this industry for YEARS, and Steve Hogar bashed him on numerous occasions. When Kutler returned, Steve Hogar was one of the individuals that Kutler called out. Kutler used his past relationship with Rich Mason to lure Hogar out of retirement.
Storm: Kutler heard what Steve Hogar said about him, and you know what? Kutler has had things to say about Hogar as well.
Deal: Tonight is the night that they settle their differences, once and for all.
Storm: This will be Steve Hogar's last match - win, lose, or draw. Each of these participants will earn ONE MILLION DOLLARS just to participate in this match.
Deal: The winner will receive a percentage of tonight's gate, and there was a sell out with over 60,000 tickets being sold. Let's go to the ring!
*Ring Announcer (in both Arabic and English): This match is a FIGHT TO THE FINISH! There are NO RULES, NO DISQUALIFICATION, and NO COUNT OUTS! Introducing first, from Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA, he weighs in at 250 pounds, he is SUPERSTAR STEVE HOGAR!
("Hellraiser" by Ozzy Osbourne plays as Hogar makes his way to the ring. He receives a mixed reaction, but more boos than cheers. Hogar ignores the fans as he has a businesslike look on his face. Hogar is dressed in his wrestling attire - black trunks and a red Superstar t-shirt.)
Deal: Hogar is not very popular here tonight.
Storm: Kip Kutler has been throwing out a lot of accusations. One of those accusations is that Hogar is a DRUNK.
Deal: While Hogar has had issues with alcohol in the past, including two DUI arrests, he claims that he has been clean for some time.
Storm: The question is.....did Hogar have enough time to prepare for this match?
Deal: He claims that he did. He said that he was in "fighting shape" even before this match was signed, and while he's not in the "best" shape of his life, he's in good enough shape to beat Kutler or so he claims. He might have an uphill battle, because as we've seen, Kutler is in peak condition.
Storm: There's no doubt about that. Kutler quickly asserted himself in the main event scene after his return to RAGE and he has much to lose if Hogar manages to defeat him.
Deal: Hogar began his career in Japan in the early 90s and made his US debut in the UWF in November, 1996.
Storm: I remember that night!
Deal: Hogar was brought to the UWF by Rich Mason to team with Dan Williams against two of the top wrestlers at the time, Shawn Hart and Fury. Fury turned on Shawn Hart and Mason Inc. was born. Mason and Hogar have had their ups and downs over the years, sometimes as teammates and other times as enemies.
Storm: Rich Mason recently claimed that he pulled Hogar out of poverty again.
Deal: That may be an exaggeration but Hogar was no doubt lured by the money. That might explain some of the fans' disdain toward him.
*Ring Announcer (in both Arabic and English): And his opponent, hailing from Toronto, Ontario Canada and weighing in at 280 pounds here is The Canadian Destroyer... "THE NEW AGE ICON"... KIP KUTLER!!!
"The prophecy has been fulfilled!"
"This is his time"
"His Destiny Awaits"
(A siren can be heard softly building up with a guitar and lamb bag drum beat. The TCW Tron lights up to the image Kutler standing with his head down and then an image appears of him walking forward."Stricken" by Disturbed hits the PA system and Kip walks out from behind the curtain, and stops at the top of the stage. He holds his arms out to the sides, and spins once around, allowing the fans to soak in his essence. He stands while the chorus of the song begins.He walks down the ramp, yelling back at the fans who are shouting at him. Once he reaches the ring, Kip hops up onto the apron on his knee, letting his other leg hang loosely, as he pulls his sunglasses off, and tosses them into the crowd. He quickly lifts his leg and slips it through the ropes, straddling the middle rope for a moment, before completely getting in the ring. Kip quickly turns and climbs up onto the second turnbuckle, and he holds his arms out again, and tilts his head back, letting everyone bask in his presence for a moment. He takes a long stare of the crowd looking through them before heading back to the middle of the ring, awaiting his opponent's arrival.)
Storm: Kip Kutler has arrived and he means business!
Deal: He has a look on his face that can burn through lead. He looks like a man on a mission.
Storm: Kutler is now staring down Hogar and he suddenly cracks up laughing. This causes Hogar to take a step toward him, but the referee gets in between to restrain Hogar. This will not be a friendly scientific match. Both of these men are out for blood.
Deal: Both of these men look eager to get started. The ref is already at work, trying to keep them in their respective corners as they bark insults at each other.
Storm: You can cut the tension with a knife. The hatred between these two is out of this world.
Deal: Joining Kutler and Hogar in Saudi Arabia is Rich Mason, the promoter of this match.
(Cut to the skybox where Mason is seated with an entourage. The bald 70 something year old Mason is wearing a suit and has his usual poker face.)
Deal: Mason made sure that his name was all over that ring.
Storm: He obviously sold some advertising!
(The middle of the ring has an ad for Corona Beer. There are smaller ads for Nike, Monster Energy, DraftKings, and HBO. There is also a "Rich Mason Promotions" emblem. The turnbuckles all have "Mason" on them. There is a banner that says "RAGE: Pro Wrestling Generation" and "Rich Mason Promotions" in the background.)
Deal: Is this Rich Mason's response to Mason International's rebranding? He walked away from his own company early this year and disappeared for quite some time, only to return to RAGE of all places upon request of Kip Kutler.
Storm: No doubt Mason will be making a handsome profit from this match. Whenever there is money to be made, Mason is right there.
Deal: This match is unsanctioned. It is being brought to you as a joint venture between RAGE, Rich Mason Promotions, and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Storm: Let's remind the people why this match is taking place in Saudi Arabia and not the US.
Deal: Steve Hogar was not able to get cleared by ANY state athletic commission in the United States.
Storm: They went to every state?
Deal: I don't know about that, but they did go to Hogar's home state of Wisconsin and the state of Mississippi, which is one of the most lenient states for approval, and he was denied in both places.
Storm: If he couldn't get cleared in Mississippi, you have to wonder how long he will be able to last tonight. It may not be a question as to who wins this match as much as it's a question as to how long this match lasts.
Deal: All indications point to this being a short match.
Storm: Vegas has Hogar being a +900 underdog in this match.
Deal: The two are in the center of the ring as the ref explains the rules.....
Storm: What rules?
Deal: The ref tells them to shake hands. Kutler laughs and Hogar shakes his head in disgust.
**DING**DING**
Deal: Kutler and Hogar are face-to-face and they are mouthing off to each other and they lock up. Kutler gets the early advantage and punches Hogar in the face! He hits him again and again! Hogar hits Kutler back with some fists of his own! Kutler responds with his own flurry of punches and Hogar goes down!
Storm: Down goes Hogar! Down goes Hogar!
Deal: Kutler follow up with kicks and stomps to the face of Steve Hogar. Kutler is yelling at Hogar as he punishes him. Hogar tries to break free, but Kutler with some more stomps.
Storm: He won't give Hogar an opening!
Deal: Hogar tries to spring up, but Kutler with a kick right to the chin and Hogar goes down again! Kutler follows it up with more kicks and punches.
Storm: This is not gonna be a scientific match.
Deal: Not at all! Kutler is telling Hogar to "give it up" as he continues the beating. He has Hogar at the edge of the ring and shoves him to the outside with his foot! Hogar is on the outside and Kutler runs up to the top rope and he comes CRASHING down on Hogar with a flying bodypress! Kutler is now SMASHING Hogar's head against the steel steps!
Storm: Hogar is getting SLAUGHTERED out there!
Deal: Kutler is NOT letting up as he he SMASHES Hogar's head into the steel steps for the tenth time. That man has had NUMEROUS concussions in his long for God's sake! Kutler throws Hogar right into the guard rail and he continues his assault!
Storm: There are no count outs and no disqualifications.
Deal: Kutler has one foot on Hogar's neck as he grabs a chair and pushes it right into Hogar's gut, knocking the wind out of him!
(Cut to Rich Mason, in the skybox, who is lighting up a cigar.)
Deal: Rich Mason is obviously enjoying this.
Storm: Now we can see why Hogar wasn't cleared by ANY state athletic commission. This man is in NO condition to be wrestling. Somebody needs to stop this match before he suffers permanent damage.
Deal: Kutler is NOT letting up! He just face slammed Hogar right into the chair! Is the man still conscious?
Storm: Remember this is a 55 year old man who has not wrestled in a number of years. How much punishment can he take?
Deal: Kutler throws Hogar into the side of the ring, shoulder-first. He scoops up Hogar and tosses him onto the ring apron.
(Kutler raises his arms to a crowd pop.)
Deal: Kutler is tearing Hogar apart and these fans are loving it.
Storm: These fans are bloodthirsty! They want BLOOD!
Deal: They're getting blood as Hogar already has a cut. Kutler pulls Hogar up and look at at that! Hogar is swinging his fists and connects! I'm not sure if Hogar even knows where he's at, but he has some fight left in him. Kutler fires back and Hogar responds with a flurry of punches and Kutler is PISSED! Kutler with an uppercut and a superkick and Hoger goes down like a stack of bricks!
Storm: The Saudi fans are really getting into this.
Deal: Hogar is in trouble as Kutler is now ripping off the turnbuckle bad. He said that he's done taking it easy on him, that it's time to take the gloves off. Hogar is moving and trying to make his way up. Kutler is standing in front of him and appears to be aiming ANOTHER superkick, right to the face, and Hogar goes down again!
(Kutler flips off Hogar)
*Kutler: Take that Hogarbage!
Storm: This is not looking good for Hogar. Does he have ANY fight left in him?
Deal: I don't know, but Kutler is continuing his assault. More kicks to the face and to the gut. Kutler comes off the ropes and nails him with a legdrop. Kutler grabs Hogar's head and slams it into the mat! Kutler goes up to the second rope and hits a double axe handle.
Storm: Kutler is out to punish Hogar.....just like he said he would!
Deal: Hogar is already cut open and Kutler is making an example out of him. Kutler pulls Hogar toward the corner post and SLAMS Hogar's leg into the post!
Storm: Is that the leg with the bad knee that he once had surgery on?
Deal: I'm afraid it is. Kutler seems to have done his homework as he knows exactly what to target. Kutler does it again and again!
*Kutler (yelling): What do you have to say now HOGARBAGE?!
Storm: I'm guessing we won't see a handshake at the end of this one.
Deal: These two have despised each other for many years, dating back to when both of them were in Mason International. Kutler wraps Hogar's legs around the cornerpost and puts him in a figure four leglock. With little exception, this match has been ALL Kutler.
Storm: This isn't a match. This is an EXECUTION....and these bloodthirsty people are loving it!
(Cut to the skybox where Mason continues to smoke his cigar. Kutler walks around the corner and grabs a microphone.)
Storm: Rich Mason is loving it too. Kutler is back in the ring and he's has a microphone with him.
*Kutler: DO YOU QUIT HOGARBAGE?! Are you ready to QUIT?!
(Kutler holds up the mic to Hogar's mouth and his voice is muffled but a "No" comes out)
Storm: That sounds like a no.
(Kutler laughs and tosses the mic aside as he resumes the punishment.)
Storm: Kutler gave him a chance to quit and he REFUSED!
Deal: Kutler is on the top rope and nails Hogar with a flying elbow! He covers, 1......2.......and Kutler bounces up!
Storm: What?
Deal: Kutler sprung up before the ref counts to three.
Storm: And he's laughing!
(Kutler laughs as he resumes punishing Hogar.)
Storm: You can't say he's not living up to his word. He said he's gonna end Hogar and that's exactly what he's looking to do! Hogar is NOT prepared for what Kutler has in store for him.
Deal: Sadly you may be right. Hogar has been outwrestled and outbrawled. He's been overpowered and outmaneuvered. Kutler is in FIRM control of this match as he has Hogar in a chokehold.
(Hogar is gagging and there is some blood streaming down his face.)
Storm: They need to stop this match before somebody gets killed.
Deal: The ref doesn't seem to have any intention to stop this match. Kutler throws Hogar into that exposed turnbuckle and Hogar goes down again! Kutler with a SHOULDER BREAKER!
Storm: That's Hogar's bad shoulder, isn't it!
Deal: Hogar did have surgery on his right shoulder years ago and Kutler appears to be attempting to dislocate it as he places him in an armbar and turns it into a chicken wing! Hogar is screaming in pain as Kutler has that hold locked in and Kutler is laughing manically!
Storm: He looks like he wants to rip Hogar's shoulder out of it's socket!
Deal: Hogar continues to scream in pain!
Storm: This man is in trouble!
Deal: I think you're right! Hogar is in some serious pain as Kutler appears to be having the time of his life. Wait a minute, Kutler just released the hold and let Hogar's body fall to the mat.
Storm: What a nice guy!
Deal: Kutler scoops Hogar right back up and puts him in a Krippling Kutler Cross Face! This could be it! The ref is asking Hogar if he gives up and he REFUSES!
Storm: You know Kutler wants Hogar to give up. He doesn't care about scoring a pinfall. He wants Hogar to CRY UNCLE!
Deal: Kutler has Hogar locked into that finishing hold as Hogar continues to scream in agonizing pain. This man does not just want to win. He wants to humiliate Hogar.
Storm: Hogar wanted to humiliate him, but it's not working out that way.
Deal: Indeed it's not. SOMEBODY needs to stop this thing! It's not a match, it's a....
(Cut to Rich Mason, who appears to be enjoying himself as he eats appetizers.)
Storm: Rich Mason seems to be enjoying this.
Deal: Of course he would. Kip Kutler just said he's giving Hogar one more chance to quit but Hogar REFUSES to quit!
Storm: I bet Hogar is regretting signing up for this. I don't care how much money he's making from this fight, it won't be enough to cover his medical bills.
(The referee grabs Hogar's arm and lets it drop.)
Deal: For Hogar's sake, I hope he has insurance. Kutler just released the hold!
Storm: Why did he do that?!
Deal: He doesn't seem to be ready for the match to end.
Storm: This is no longer a wrestling match. This is a MASSACRE.
Storm: Kutler is now setting Hogar up for the Kutting Edge! AND HE HITS IT!
Deal: What a DEVASTATING MOVE! He covers for the cover and then thinks twice. He's setting Hogar up for ANOTHER Kutting Edge!
Storm: HOLY SHIT!
Deal: Kutler cover again, 1.....2......NO! Kutler just pulled up Hogar's shoulder!
Storm: What?! He had this match won!
Deal: It sure looked like it. He's back on his feet and kicking Hogar again and again with that boot of his. Is that not enough punishment?!
Storm: Kutler is enjoying this! It's like he's having the time of his life out there.
Deal: I could see teaching Hogar a lesson as Hogar has said some things that upset Kutler but this getting out of control. The referee isn't doing anything.
Storm: He counted, didn't he?
Deal: He didn't warn Kutler.
Storm: There are no rules! That's what Hogar agreed to, right?
Deal: He did. Kutler is now VERBALLY ABUSING a bloodied and Hogar in what has been a COMPLETELY one-sided match! Kutler is now slapping Hogar around and he SPITS RIGHT IN HIS FACE!
Storm: Ha!
(The crowd starts to boo Kutler, who appears to be having the time of his life.)
Storm: Listen to these fans.
Deal: They see what's going on here as Kutler is continuing to add insult to injury as he smashes Hogar's head into the mat again and again. This man has had NUMEROUS concussions in his career! SOMEBODY STOP THIS MATCH! Kutler is like a man POSSESSED as he yells out "Hogarbage" and continues assaulting the man with elbows to the face. Kutler goes upstairs again and comes crashing down with a flying bodypress! 1......2......and again Kutler lifts up Hogar. Kutler could have walked away with the win several times already and he REFUSES to finish Hogar off.
Storm: The man can barely move! Hogar is NOT in ring condition. He has NO BUSINESS being in there and has been EXPOSED....just like Kutler said he would.
Deal: Kutler is toying with the man at this point. Kutler with a curb stomp! No cover! And now Kutler is going back upstairs and he sits on the top rope as he points to Hogar and laughs!
(Kutler looks around and laughs as much of the crowd has turned against him. He waves to Rich Mason, who is watching intently from the skybox.)
Storm: Kutler is taking a breather. It's like he's wearing himself out by all this punishment he is dishing out
Deal: The man has lost it. I can see sending Hogar a message, but Kutler is taking this TOO FAR and somebody is gonna get seriously injured or worse!
Storm: Hogar NEVER should have accepted this match. It's obvious that the man is not in ring-shape. Kutler TOLD YOU ALL what he was gonna do but nobody believed him.
Deal: Kutler with a flying elbowdrop! Again, no cover.
Storm: We may have a catastrophie on our hands.
Deal: Hogar is literally GAGGING as Kutler laughs and puts him in a choke hold. It's unbelievable that the referee doesn't get in there and stop this match. Kutler has Hogar up and Hogar is still gagging. Kutler throws Hogar right into the corner with the exposed turnbuckle. He just narrowly missed hitting his head again. And Kutler goes for the TURNBUCKLE SMASH, but Hogar somehow sidesteps him and KUTLER GOES INTO IT SHOULDER-FIRST!
(Kutler screams loudly in pain)
Storm: Kutler went into that exposed turnbuckle shoulder-first, and just the wrong angle, and he may have DISLOCATED HIS SHOULDER!
Deal: That could very well be karma after what Kutler did to Hogar earlier. This is Hoger's chance for some offense....IF he can pull it together! Kutler is still hopping around the ring and he just went down to his knees! The referee is checking on Kutler and Kutler pushes him away as he he is in some pain....and here comes Hogar and he jumps right on top of Kutler! Kutler goes for an F5....NO! Hogar with a FLYING HEADSCISSORS!
(The crowd pops)
Storm: I've NEVER seen Hogar do that move before!
Deal: The right move at the right time! Hogar covers, but Kutler escapes and now Hogar with some kicks to the head! The man can barely stand, but he's taking advantage of the situation and he's taking it to Kutler! He grabs Kutler and AGAIN throws him into that exposed turnbuckle! Hogar is wrapping Kutler's legs around the cornerpost.....
Storm: That's what Kutler did to him earlier!
Deal: Hogar grabs a chair and nails Kutler's leg! He hits him again and again! Now Hogar is a man possessed as he is running on PURE ADRENALINE! Hogar is the master of the figure four and he's trying to wrap Kutler's legs around but no! Hogar falls to the floor in exhaustion as Kutler is inside the ring and he's in some serious pain of his own as he grabs his shoulder.
Storm: Just when we thought this was over....
Deal: Hogar is using every ounce of strength that he has to make his way up. He's attempting to get back into the ring, but his knee or his ankle gave out on him. Hogar is up again and he grabs Kutler by the legs and pulls him out! Hogar grabs that chair and now it's Hogar that is punishing Kutler with that steel chair!
Storm: Look at that HATE in Hogar's eyes!
Deal: Can you blame him?! Hogar just knocked the wind outta Kutler with that chair. He's now setting Kutler up for the figure-four but having some trouble. Kutler with a kick to the face and Hogar goes down! Both men are down! Kutler isn't laughing anymore!
Storm: I don't believe this!
Deal: Kutler was DESTROYING Hogar and could have ended this match on numerous occasions. All it took was Kutler hit in that exposed turnbuckle into the corner at just the wrong angle and that changed the course of this match. Could Hogar have a fighting chance?
Storm: Are you serious?
Deal: This is a man who not only dominated the tag team division for many years, but also became a World Champion after defeating The Saint. He has had some big wins in his career that some may claim were upsets. Does he have another one left in him?
Storm: Come on! Don't get too excited! Kutler just hit some turbulence. He'll be fine.
Deal: Both mean are struggling to make their way up. Kutler is up first and he's trying to lift up the steel steps but his shoulder gives out. He's yelling curse words in frustration and goes to grab that chair and he's wrapping that chair around Hogar's legs before kicking him square in the head!
Storm: How many more head shots can this man take?!
Deal: Kutler is now breathing heavy as Hogar is once again gagging as Kutler puts him in another chokehold. Kutler is now looking at the cornerpost as he heads back into the ring and he's headed upstairs. He's looking to break Hogar's leg! This man is RELENTLESS!
Storm: He wants to make Hogar pay for what he just did to him.
Deal: Hogar is a man just trying to survive and Kutler is making it difficult. Kutler is slowly making his way to the top as he screams obscenities at Hogar. If you thought these two hated each other before, that hate seems to be increasing. Kutler is all the way at the top and leaps but HOGAR LIFTS HIS FOOT and that chair hits Kutler square in the head! Both men are down again!
Storm: There are no count outs, no disqualifications, no rules. Neither is moving!
Deal: Hogar is stirring and making his way back up as Kutler is still motionless.
Storm: This was a COMPLETELY one-sided match until that FLUKE happened and now we're seeing VINTAGE Hogar. This man will not quit. No matter what you throw at him, he just keeps coming after you.
Deal: Kutler had numerous chances to end this match earlier but he chose not to and now he's suffering the consequences.
Storm: Hogar is putting Kutler in his finisher, a figure-four, and he has it locked in! Kutler is screaming in pain!
Deal: There is no escape. Could Hogar actually force Kutler to submit?! The ref is on the outside and asking Kutler if he wants to quit and he refuses.
Storm: Kutler is fighting for his career here. A loss would be DEVASTATING to Kutler and both he and Hogar know that.
Deal: Hogar is barely hanging on himself as he uses the steel steps as leverage, but Kutler is trying hard to reverse it.
Storm: I'm not even sure Kutler knows where he's at, but he knows that losing is NOT an option. I CANNOT BELIEVE how he ended up in this position.
Deal: He was GREEDY and that's his own fault!
Storm: Greedy? He was just trying to live up to his word. Kutler is a man of his word.
Deal: He went TOO FAR and you know it and now he's paying the price! Perhaps karma has come to collect. The ref asks Kutler is he wants to give up and he says no.
Storm: NO way in hell will Kutler give up.
Deal: Wait a minute, Kutler has REVERSED the figure four and now it's Hogar that is in pain. Now the ref is asking Hogar if he wants to quit. He says NEVER!
Storm: He may want to reconsider because he's losing the advantage that he was handed to on a silver platter due to that FLUKE. Hogar better pull it together really quick if he wants ANY chance of walking outta here in one piece because lightning doesn't strike twice!
Deal: Kutler is obviously not happy with the recent turn of events. He may be going into the new year with a shoulder injury, courtesy of Hogar. That isn't what Kutler had planned.
Storm: Kutler is increasing the pressure. Perhaps it's time for Hogar to call it a career before his legs are broken!
Deal: He's not ready to call it a career.
Storm: He should be! Look at him! The man's money is GUARANTEED! He and Kutler have given the fans a helluva show but it's time! TAP OUT!
Deal: Kutler is ORDERING Hogar to quit, which makes Hogar dig his heels in even more. Hogar is mustering every ounce of strength in his body to try and reverse that figure four, but Kutler isn't relinquishing the advantage and Hogar is serious pain here. He has a great deal of intestinal fortitude.
Storm: Intestinal fortitude? I have to question that man's' intelligence!
Deal: The longer Hogar holds on, the ANGRIER Kutler is getting! Kutler's face is BEET RED!
Storm: That man is PISSED!
Deal: Kutler releases the hold. He is SCREAMING obscenities at Hogar as he makes his way back up to his feet and stands over a fallen Hogar. Kutler pulls Hogar up and throws him FACE FIRST into the steel steps!
Storm: Hogar gets cut AGAIN! Hogar is BUSTED OPEN!
Deal: Kutler with some boots to the face and to the midsection of Hogar, yelling and screaming at him as he continues his assault. Kutler has LOST IT!
Storm: He told Hogar to QUIT and Hogar refused to quit and now Kutler is making him pay and pay dearly!
Deal: Kutler turns to the side.....OH NO! He's gonna pick up those steel steps! NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
Storm: This is gonna END Hogar!
Deal: Kutler lifts up the steps and Hogar grabs his foot and the steel steps fall RIGHT ON TOP OF BOTH MEN!
(The crowd chants "Holy Shit")
Storm: These people know English?
Deal: They are familiar with four-letter words, that's for sure. The steps are laying right on top of Kutler and Kutler is CRUSHING Hogar's leg! This is NOT GOOD!
Storm: The ref is standing by and he doesn't know what to do.
Deal: If this were a sanctioned RAGE match, somebody might have considered stopping it by now, but this match is UNSANCTIONED and the ref is letting it go.
Storm: That's what they wanted and Rich Mason gave it to them!
Deal: Both men are motionless and the referee is trying to get those steel steps off of Kutler. Here comes the ring announcer and a ringside official and they're helping him move those steps off of Kutler, but the damage may have been done! Both men are STILL motionless!
(Cut to the skybox where Rich Mason is still watching, and still has a poker face.)
Deal: I wonder what is going through that man's mind. Hogar's blood is on his hands!
Storm: Hogar agreed to this!
Deal: That is true, but Mason knew the condition that this man was in. That's why this match is taking place in Saudi Arabia. How much more punishment can this man take?
Storm: What's shocking to me is that Kutler is not moving. At least Hogar is moving! Kutler appears to be out!
Deal: Kutler may be seriously injured. How knows how much those steel steps weight and Kutler took the brunt of that impact. The ref is looking over Kutler. He doesn't know what to do.
Storm: You know damn well Kutler will DESTROY that man if he stops the match and awards it to Hogar.
Deal: Hogar is actually making his way back up, holding onto to a nearby chair. Hogar is up! Hogar is up! (crowd pop)
Storm: And Kutler is STILL DOWN?! How did that happen?!
Deal: Hogar smells victory here as he folds the chair and picks it up and WAIT! Kutler lifts a knee and LOW BLOW Hogar! (crowd boos) Kutler SPRINGS up! That was a TRICK! He was playing possum!
Storm: Smart man!
Deal: Kutler grabs the chair and smashes it against the side of the ring in ANGER! He tosses the chair in the ring and he's crawling on top of Hogar and berating him as he SLAPS him in the face!
*Kutler: GET YOUR BITCH ASS UP HOGARBAGE! COME ON!
Deal: Kutler slaps Hogar again and.....WAIT! Hogar grabs Kutler's wrist and Kutler goes to slap Hogar and Hogar grabs his other wrist as he uses his strength to try and.....NO! A kick to the gut, knocking the wind out of Hogar! Kutler SPITS on Hogar and pulls him up and is trying to get him back into the ring. The hatred that these two have for each other is OFF THE CHARTS!
Storm: Kutler is struggling, but he's picking up the over 250 pound Hogar and places him on the ring apron.
Deal: Kutler screams at the ref to get back in the ring and Kutler follows. He's eyeing that chair that's on the mat and then eyes Hogar. I'm not sure Hogar knows where he's at.
Storm: The man is winded, he's bloody, he's outta gas. It's time to STOP THIS CARNAGE!
Deal: Kutler is looking to finish him off, it seems. He pulls Hogar over to where the steel chair is and attempts to set him up for a piledriver but Hogar just will not cooperate. Kutler with a swift kick to the head as he's once again getting angry. As Kutler berates Hogar, he has another idea. He's wrapping that chair around Hogar's legs. He wants to finish the job he started earlier and BREAK HOGAR'S LEGS! Come on ref! Get in there!
Storm: Remember, there are no rules in this match! That's what Hogar agreed to!
Deal: A couple more kicks to the head and Hogar may be out cold!. Kip Kutler is making his way to the corner now that he's satisfied that Hogar isn't moving. Kutler is slowly making his way up. Kutler is not known as a high flyer.
Storm: He seems to have dished out enough punishment to know that Hogar's out of gas.
Deal: Kutler stucks up both of his middle fingers at Hogar and leaps, BUT HOGAR MOVES OVER AND KUTLER HITS THE MAT FACE-FIRST! Kutler tried a flying bodypress onto that chair, but Hogar managed to swerve him at the last second!
Storm: That may have kept Hogar from being disabled just like his old partner Dan Williams!
Deal: Dan Williams has been in a wheelchair for many years, due to a beating he once received from The Saint, and no doubt Kutler was looking to do the same to Hogar. Both men are again down and motionless. The ref cannot even count because there are no count outs. This match must end by pinfall or submission.
Storm: I don't f'n believe this! This match should already be over and Hogar should be in a hospital bed.
Deal: That was Kutler's plan, but things haven't gone as planned. This match started out as a JOKE that was supposed to end in a blow out and it has turned into a no-holds-barred streetfight! If Kutler loses this match, even if he gets out of here in one piece, his main event days could very well be OVER!
Storm: Don't be delusional, Storm. Hogar doesn't stand a chance.
Deal: I didn't say he did but these men may not be the same after this one.
Storm: I'll tell you one thing. This match won't end in a handshake or embrace.
Deal: Both men are stirring but I'm not sure they know where they're at. These fans are going CRAZY in Riyahd. What was a crowd that was partial to Kutler is now solidly behind Hogar!
Storm: I can't believe this! They're getting behind a DRUNK! Don't these people have laws against alcohol?
Deal: What do you mean?
Storm: Like don't they get their arms cut off if they get caught drinking and driving like Hogar did on more than one occasion?
Deal: Puh-leze. Kutler is making his way back up as is Hogar, who just broke his legs free of that chair. Kutler spots the chair and he snatches it but WAIT! Hogar grabs the other end! These two are having a tug of war over the chair! Both men are trying to get possession over that steel chair and Kutler SNATCHES it as he has the strength advantage and SWINGS it at Hogar, but Hogar sidesteps him and Kutler hits the mat with the chair and trips and falls right on top of it!
(Some fans are laughing at ringside and Kutler screams obscenities at them.)
Deal: LOOK OUT! Hogar with a FACE SLAM on the chair and cover, 1......2......NO! A blooded Hogar is yelling at the official as he pounds the mat in frustration. Hogar grabs Kutler by the hair and SMASHES his face into it! AGAIN AND AGAIN! And now KUTLER is BUSTED OPEN!
Storm: How the hell can Hogar even see?!
Deal: I don't know but Kutler may be losing the advantage that he had now that blood is streaming down his face. Some of that blood gets into Hogar's eyes and he wipes his face. Hogar is setting Kutler up for the figure four once again but Kutler with a boot to the face! Hogar falls back into the corner and he's EXHAUSTED! He's taking a breather as he waits for Kutler to make his way back up. Kutler is up and Hogar goes for a clothesline but Kutler ducks underneath it! Hogar comes back and Kutler FLATTENS Hogar with a clothesline of his own! Kutler with another kick to the head!
Storm: How many of those blows to the head has Hogar taken?!
Deal: Far too many. The man may have brain damage after this one is over.
Storm: He already had brain damage, according to Kutler.
Deal: Kutler isn't helping the situation any. Kutler has Hogar in an armbar.
Storm: Kutler is gonna pull Hogar's arm right out of it's socket!
Deal: Wait a minute, Kutler isn't stopping there. He's putting Hogar in the Krippling Kutler Cross Face!
Storm: This could be it!
*Kutler: QUIT DAMMIT!
Deal: Kutler is screaming at Hogar and DEMANDING that he quit! Hogar is breathing heavy and he's on empty.
Storm: He's been on empty for some time.
Deal: Kutler is still hollering at Hogar. I think he's wearing himself out just as much as he's wearing Hogar out.
Storm: I'm not so sure about that. Listen to Hogar's AGONIZING screams! He's throwing out some four letter words of his own!
Deal: Kutler is trying to maintain his grip as Hogar inches his way to the ropes. The ref is asking Hogar if he wants to quit and he refuses.
Storm: COME ON HOGAR! GIVE IT UP!
Deal: Hogar is in seriously bad shape here and he STUBBORNLY REFUSES to quit!
Storm: What is wrong with that man?!
Deal: Kip Kutler is asking himself the same question as he shakes his head in frustration as Hogar inches even closer to the ropes. Once again the ref asks Hogar if he wants to quit and he shakes his head. Kutler is still screaming at him, like a Drill Sergeant, and HOGAR SOMEHOW MAKES IT TO THE ROPES! The ref is tapping Kutler on the shoulder as he REFUSES to let go! The ref SMACKS Kutler across the head and that gets Kutler to drop Hogar and now Kutler grabs ahold of the ref and smacks him across the head before tossing him outta the ring!
(The crowd boos)
Storm: He just manhandled that hometown referee and these people have completely turned against him.
*Kutler (to Hogar): YOU'RE MINE!
Deal: Kutler now pulls Hogar to the middle of the ring and sets him up for a Kutting Edge! Kutler is having some difficulty as he's taken a beating in this match. He has Hogar up and HITS IT! Kutler is covering, but there is NO REFEREE!
Storm: 1....2.....3......4.......5! This match should be over AGAIN!
Deal: Kutler did it to himself! He tossed the referee out, who is trying to regain composure on the outside. An angry Kutler is screaming at the official to get back in. Kutler is pulling up Hogar. Don't tell me he's doing it again?! Kutler is struggling with Hogar, but has him up and hits ANOTHER Kutting Edge! The referee just made his way back into the ring and Kutler is yelling at him to get in position! The referee slowly makes his way over.....
Storm: He's doing this on purpose!
Deal: The cover, 1......2.......NO! Hogar with a shoulder up and Kutler is LIVID! Kutler is SCREAMING at the ref again!
Storm: Don't throw him out again!
Deal: I think he learned from that as he takes a deep breath and now he's screaming at Hogar for kicking out! Kutler is stumbing around as he's pondering.....no way! Is he?!
Storm: Yes!
Deal: Kutler is gonna try it again! He's going for yet ANOTHER Kutting Edge! He grabs Hogar but Hogar with an EYE GOUGE and Kutler is temporarily blinded with some of that blood getting in his eyes! Hogar is swinging in no particular direction as he can't see! Hogar is punching air and he finally connects with Kutler's face and Kutler goes down as does Hogar! These two men are EXHAUSTED! Someone just threw a towel into the ring
Storm: It's over! Someone threw in the towel!
Deal: It is NOT over! The ref is using the towel to wipe the bloodied faces of both men.
Storm: Oh.
Deal: Kutler still appears to be blinded as he's rubbing his eyes after that eye gouge and wait a minute! Hogar just spotted the chair. He CLOBBERS Kutler and Kutler doubles over and Hogar hits him again! And again! Hogar is hitting releasing YEARS of PENT UP RAGE and FRUSTRATION as he continues to beat on the man while these stunned fans are silenced in disbelief!
Storm: That blood is trickling down Hogar's face again.
Deal: That's a good thing for Kutler because Hogar was going to do some serious damage if he hasn't already. Hogar can't see once again as he wildly swings the chair but doesn't connect. Another swing and the chair goes flying outta the ring, nearly missing the referee! The ref wipes Hogar's face again as well as Kutler's. Hogar can see Kutler lying motionless on the mat. He covers, 1......2.......kickout! How did he kick out after taking all of those chairshots!
Storm: Intestinal fortitude! This is a MUST WIN for him.
Deal: Hogar seems to have Kutler where he wants him. He's setting him up for his figure four leglock finisher!
Storm: But does he have the strength to get it locked in?!
Deal: That's a good question as Hogar is struggling and it doesn't appear that Kutler is even conscious after taking those chairshots, some of them to the head! No doubt that is payback for what Hogar did to him earlier. This may be Hogar's last chance! Can he put SHOCK THE WORLD and put Kutler away?
Storm: Kutler with a KICK TO THE FACE!
Deal: Hogar stumbles back and falls to the mat. Kutler is trying to shake the cobwebs as Hogar pounds his fist on the mat in frustration.
Storm: These fans are at the edge of their seats.
Deal: Kutler and Hogar are both struggling. Hogar and Kutler lock eyes as they lie on the mat and look at each other in disbelief and then anger as they exchange four letter words. Both men are in rough shape and bloodied. Kutler was on his way to an easy win in the early going of this match, but rammed his shoulder into an exposed turnbuckle and that altered the course of this match.
Storm: Kutler had this match won on more than one occasion!
Deal: But he just couldn't end this match without punishing the man. As he said before, his goal wasn't to win, but to humiliate Hogar and now he's risking humiliation himself! Both men are nearly out of gas. It may come down to who wants this more. Kutler crawls over toward Hogar and wraps his hands around Hogar's neck, choking him, as he wrings his neck. He's telling Hogar to quit and Hogar refuses! Kutler with a slap to the face! Hogar tries to return it, but Kutler grabs Hogar's arm and puts him in another one of his patented armbars!
Storm: I'm telling you he is gonna rip that man's shoulder of his socket to pay him back for what happened earlier when Kutler's shoulder hit that exposed turnbuckle!
Deal: Kutler is the one that exposed that turnbuckle to begin with! Kutler is once again ORDERING Hogar to quit but he REFUSES! Hogar is trying to reach over with his other arm but Kutler pulls him away. The ref is asking Hogar if he gives up and the answer is "hell no". This antagonizes Kutler even more as he attempts to strengthen his grip and Hogar reaches the ropes again.
*Kutler: DAMMIT!
Deal: Kutler POUNDS the mat in frustration! He seems to be running out of ideas as if he doesn't know what else to do as he eyes that chair on the outside. Kutler with some elbows to the sternum as he drags Hogar in the middle of the ring. He looks at the cornerpost as if he's pondering going up to the top. He wants to finish this thing.
Storm: Put him in the Krippling Kutler Cross Face!
Deal: I think he wants to knock him unconscious first.
Storm: He wants to give him BRAIN DAMAGE.....something NOT to remember Kutler by.
Deal: Kutler is yelling curse words once again as he ignores the ref's warning and exits the ring. Kutler grabs not one but two chairs and tosses them into the ring. Can the man even make it back into the ring?! He's taken so much punishment and it shows.
Storm: I've never seen him more angry. This match should be OVER and he should be out enjoying the Riyadh night life but here he is, still trying to put away his longtime enemy.
Deal: Kutler slowly makes his way back in. As Hogar rises up, Kutler CLOBBERS him over the head and this crowd is STUNNED! Hogar fell-face-first to the mat! The fans are so quiet you can hear a pin drop!
Storm: Kutler is wrapping each chair around each of Hogar's legs. He wants to end this match.
Deal: He's tried before but couldn't put Hogar away. Can he do it now? He's looking upstairs and this is a high risk maneuver that is GUARANTEED to put Hogar away AND possibly BREAK HIS LEGS if he connects!
Storm: But can he get to the top rope without falling? Can he hit Hogar before Hogar realizes what's happening
Deal: The fans are cheering Hogar on as Kutler heads to the corner and makes the long climb to the top. He makes his way up and Hogar is moving around.
*Kutler: FUCK!
Deal: Kutler is frustrated and he makes his way back down.
*Kutler: I'm gonna break your fucking neck!
Deal: Hogar breaks free from one of the chair and Kutler grabs it and uses it to knock the wind out of Hogar! Kutler is setting Hogar up for a pileriver ONTO THE CHAIR.....but HOGAR WITH A LOW BLOW!
Storm: He cheated!
Deal: It's not like Kutler didn't do the same to him! Kutler is hopping around the ring and Hogar with a small package and handful of tights! 1......2.......NO! Kutler sets Hogar up with a belly to back suplex right onto that chair! 1......2......NO! Hogar kicks out!
*Kutler: STAY THE FUCK DOWN!
Deal: I think Kutler is pondering wrapping that chair around Hogar's neck!
Storm: That's going too far.
Deal: That seems to be the route he's going but the ref is getting in between him and Hogar and Kutler shoves the ref! I don't think that was a good idea! Kutler is now pulling Hogar up and Hogar is swinging at Kutler!
Storm: WHAT THE HELL?!
Deal: The people are starting to count as Hogar somehow manages to catch a second wind and has Kutler backed into the corner! He pounds on Kutler, 4....5....6....7....8....9.....10! And he's STILL wailing on him! Hogar throws Kutler across the ring and HITS HIM WITH A SPEAR! 1.......2.......NO! Kutler kicks out just in the nick of time! Hogar grabs Kutler by the hair and he smashes his face against the mat. Kutler with an elbow to the face! The two men are wrestling on the mat, each trying to gain the upper hand, and now Kutler with a cross face chicken wing!
Storm: Hogar won't quit, but Kutler just cannot sustain the momentum.
Deal: The fans here in Saudi are firmly behind Hogar now. They are cheering him to get out of that chicken wing.
Storm: GIVE IT UP!
Deal: Hogar reaches the ropes and Kutler CANNOT BELIEVE IT!
*Kutler: FUCK!
Deal: Kip Kutler has HAD IT! No matter what he does, he can't seem to put the man away. It was Hogar breathing heavy and now Kutler is breathing heavy and he's FURIOUS! His own anger is handicapping him. Kutler grabs Hogar and FACE SLAM onto the chair!
*Kutler: STAY DOWN MOTHER FUCKER!
Deal: The cover, 1.....2.....kickout! (crowd pops) Hogar REFUSES to stay down. An extremely frustrated Kutler just threw both of the chairs next to Hogar. Kutler has thrown the kitchen sink against the man but he refuses to quit. Kutler leans over and he's trying to apply the ankle lock submission but Hogar is squirming which is adding to Kutler's frustration. Kutler drops a leg onto Hogar's midsection. Kutler grabs the chair and tries to wrap it around Hogar's legs, but Hogar squirms again.
*Kutler: HOLD STILL!
Deal: Kutler picks up the chair and he stops! Kutler nearly fell over in exhaustion as he nearly tripped over Hogar and he's trying to wipe the blood from his eyes. Hogar has been on empty for some time and now it is Kutler who is bordering on empty. Kutler wanted to extend this match in order to make an example out of Hogar and now Kutler is desperately wanting to end this match because he himself is running out of gas. What was once a long shot is now a real possibility. Can Steve Hogar capitalize on Kutler's.....WAIT! Hogar with a small package, 1.....2....3!
Storm: NO! Kutler kicks out!
Deal: Kutler springs up and he just blew a gasket! He's kicking around, trying to find Hogar. Both of these men seem to be blinded. The referee was just handed a towel and he begins to wipe Kutler.....no! Kutler SNATCHES the towel and wipes his eyes! He has a look that can kill in his eyes as he GLARES at Hogar!
Storm: I wouldn't wanna be Hogar!
Deal: Kutler is taking that bloody rag and he's CHOKING Hogar!
*Kutler: GIVE IT THE FUCK UP!
Deal: The fans here are booing Kutler as he continues to choke Hogar with that towel.
(Hogar is gagging and coughing up blood.)
Deal: This is getting out of hand as Kutler continues to choke Hogar. Hogar is NOT moving! The ref is trying to grab ahold of the towel and a LIVID Kutler is staring down the ref! The ref backs away and Kutler makes his way toward the ref! That towel is COVERED in blood and the ref is being backed into the corner. Kutler is admonishing him.
Storm: The ref has had enough! He's yelling at Kutler and they're in a heated argument.
Deal: This is giving Hogar some time to recuperate
Storm: You're assuming there's something left in the tank. Hogar is MOTIONLESS!
Deal: Kutler is threatening the referee, but he's careful not to put his hands on him because he needs that ref to count Hogar's shoulders to the mat. As Hogar has been claiming for weeks, a loss to him can be detrimental to Kutler's career. Kip Kutler is taking a breather as he glares at a motionless and bloodied Steve Hogar.
Storm: Kutler is eyeing those steel chairs. Does he have in mind what I think he has in mind?!
Deal: Kutler grabs a chair and wraps it around Hogar's left leg.
Storm: He's doing it again! Kutler is looking to END this thing.
Deal: The referee is trying to get in the way, but Kutler shoves him! He picks up the other chair and wraps it around Hogar's other leg.
Storm: This is NOT good for Hogar, not at all.
Deal: Kutler is cursing at Hogar as he makes his way up to the top. He's taking his time, can he even make it up there?!
Storm: Look at Hogar! Kutler has all the time in the world.
Deal: The referee is checking on Hogar and Kutler is SCREAMING at the ref to get out of the way! The ref backs off as Kutler reaches the top. If he connects, Hogar's ankles could be broken! Kutler leaps and Hogar moves slightly, but Kutler CONNECTS!
Storm: Did you hear that?! He SNAPPED at least one of Hogar's ankles!
Deal: This crowd is in DISBELIEF! He very well could have snapped at least one of his ankles. Hogar moved at the last second, which might have saved him.
Storm: No, didn't you hear it?! BOTH ANKLES were SNAPPED!
Deal: I don't know but there seems to be some damage there.
Storm: Kutler has had ENOUGH! He's putting Hogar in his Hogar's own finisher, the figure four leglock.
Deal: The referee is asking Hogar if he gives up and he REFUSES! (crowd pops) This INFURIATES Kutler who increases the pressure!
Storm: Hogar is fading out!
Deal: Indeed he is! The ref asks him again and Hogar uses what's left of his strength to shake his head!
Storm: GIVE UP YOU IDIOT! This man will have both of his legs broken if they're not already!
Deal: Kutler is so zapped of energy that he's not even yelling at Hogar to give up. Kutler is wearing himself down! Hogar's shoulders hit the mat, 1.....2......shoulder up! (crowd pops) Hogar is STILL in this thing!
Storm: WHAT THE HELL?!
Deal: There's nothing else Kutler can do but increase the pressure. Hogar's legs are no longer working. There's NOTHING he can do to come back from this. Yet the man still won't give up! Kutler POUNDS the mat with his fist in frustration!
Storm: I think I heard Hogar's other leg snap! He is NOT walking outta this one.
Deal: The referee is lifting Hogar's arm and it drops, he raises it again and it drops, he lifts it again and Hogar's arm is still up as he gives the fans a thumbs up. Kutler sees this and he's beside himself!
*Kutler: GIVE UP MOTHER FUCKER OR I'LL BREAK YOUR NECK!
Deal: Kutler just threatened to break Hogar's NECK!
Storm: Does Hogar even feel anything in his legs?! He must want to end up in a wheelchair like his partner Dan Williams!
Deal: Kutler seems intent in putting him in a wheelchair. Kutler releases the figure four and he POUNDS the mat in FRUSTRATION! His hands are on the side of his head as he wracks his brain, trying to put away Hogar. He's thrown EVERYTHING in his arsenal at the man and he's STILL in the match!
Storm: He's not standing though!
Deal: Kutler is shaking his head in frustration as he stares down Hogar with smoke coming out of his nostrils. Hogar turns himself around and is crawling, but he can't make his way up to his feet. His legs are no longer working! Why doesn't this referee stop the match?!
Storm: You know the rules!
Deal: There are no rules!
Storm: Exactly!
Deal: Kutler appears to be amused at the sight of Hogar crawling toward him, his legs aren't working, Kutler just smirks and shakes his head in disbelief. Kutler stands there as Hogar, who can barely see due to the blood that is covering his eyes, reaches and grabs one of Kutler's ankles. Hogar doesn't have the strength to get himself back up. Or even take down Kutler at this point.
Storm: Put him out of his misery!
Deal: Kutler just stares at Hogar and takes a deep breath, shaking his head. Even he can't believe what he's seeing.
Storm: Put him away!
Deal: Kutler is now setting Hogar up.....for the Kutting Edge! He has some difficulty but HITS IT!
Storm: PIN HIM!
Deal: I don't think he's convinced that Hogar is done as Hogar lies motionlessly on the mat. Kuter puts Hogar in the Krippling Kutler Cross Face!
Storm: There's no getting out of this!
Deal: We've seen him get out of EVERYTHING Kutler has thrown at him, but you may be right. There is no sign of movement as the referee raises Hogar's arm once and it falls, he raises it again, still no movement, one more time, and IT'S OVER!
Storm: FINALLY!
**DING**DING**DING**
Deal: Kutler is NOT letting go!
Storm: Does he even know where he's at?!
Deal: Either he didn't hear the bell or he's VERY angry that Hogar resisted for so long. I don't know which but the referee is tapping his shoulder and now security is in the ring trying to get Kutler off of Hogar. The man is UNCONSCIOUS! LET HIM GO! He better let go or they might reverse the decision!
Storm: I don't think they can.
Deal: Finally, security is able to pull Kutler off of Hogar. And Kutler collapses right next to Hogar. The careers of these two men have been intertwined for many years, dating back to when both were on the same team. One man's career will end tonight and the other will continue his comeback but he has some recovering to do.
Storm: It's a good thing he has some time off, but he'll be fine! By the time RAGE is back up and running next year, his shoulder will be pretty much healed up.
Deal: How do you know that?
Storm: I know!
Deal: Hogar is STILL motionless as paramedics have arrived and there's a stretcher being brought to the ring.
Storm: ONE stretcher.
Deal: That's what I said! The security guards are trying to help Kutler up, but he's brushing them off. He wants nothing to do with them as he walks himself to the corner. Kutler is staring at the fallen Steve Hogar as paramedics work on him. What is that man thinking?!
Storm: He's asking himself why he's not enjoying a steak at the finest restaurant in Riyadh. This was supposed to be a quick 5-10 minute match.
Deal: Rich Mason is at ringside with his entourage as he watches the chaos continue to unfold. They are trying to get Steve Hogar onto the stretcher.
Storm: I bet Kutler would break that stretcher in two, with Hogar on it, if he had the energy for it.
Deal: Obviously he does not. Mason is watching Hogar with his poker face as if he doesn't have any concern for the man.
Storm: How do you know that?!
Deal: Just a wild guess. Kutler is still standing in his corner and yes he is still standing as he will walk away from this as the victor as he watches one of his most hated rivals being moved into an ambulance. The open the doors and Hogar lifts his head as he just regained consciousness. He looks over at Hogar and locks eyes with him. Hogar gives Kutler the middle finger!
(The crowd pops as Kutler smirks)
Deal: And Kutler gives Hogar a middle finger of his own!
(Another crowd pop)
Storm: Is that supposed to be a sign of respect?
Deal: I don't know what it means, but they're putting Hogar into the ambulance as Kutler continues to stare him down as the doors close and the ambulance pulls away.
Storm: I don't think he was convinced that Hogar was done!
Deal: Who can blame him after all that?
*Ring Announcer: The winner of this match is KIP KUTLER!
(The crowd pops as Kutler steps away from the corner and the ref raises his arm in victory.)
Storm: I don't understand these people! They loved him and then they hated him and now they love him again. I can't wait to see how people react to him once he's back in the states!
Deal: Judging by the fans reaction here at MSG, who have watched this match on the big screen, I'm assuming it will be positive.
(Rich Mason approaches Kutler and raises his other arm.)
Deal: Kutler brushes Mason off as if he doesn't want anything to do with him. Mason backs away as his bodyguards step in front of him.
Storm: Rich Mason made Kip Kutler an even wealthier man tonight between that one million dollar and the winner's purse, which is likely just as much. Gotta love that Saudi money!
Deal: Kip Kutler is refusing help is he makes his way out of the ring.
Storm: Kip Kutler is bloodied and he's beaten, but once again proved that he's a warrior and he will be a force to be reckoned with in RAGE next year.
Deal: Steve Hogar's career has officially ended and is being transported to the hospital as we speak. We hope that he is okay and will keep you updated on his condition.
~~~
Stock: Right then, there’s no bloody time for dithering. We’re getting straight on with the bloody action. Next up , the RAGE Scientific bloody Showcase Championship is on the bloody line as Doug Devens defends against Nightwalker! Gordon vs. Nightwalker
Vandessa Deal: What a night so far!
Ricky Storm: 22 years in the making!
Vandessa Deal: Doug Devens won’t just come out here as a champion he will come out here as a conqueror. Double champion!
Ricky Storm: Doug has to be tired, but maybe the stem cells are working! May he hit my boy Kip up for some D-Bol or trenbolone!
Vandessa Deal: Both these competitors represent the same faction, but this match is about personal gain! They have to set the alliance to Daniel Dare aside to achieve their goals and dreams!
Ricky Storm: Let’s head to bloody Lord Robert Stock! That guy is totally loco daddy! He’s an honorary Planet Silverstar member!
Stock: Oi! Still bloody talking here! From Chicago, weighing in at 254 bloody pounds, DOUG DEVENS!
("Ride of the Valkyries" by Wagner plays. Devens stands at the top of the ramp, both championships displayed with quiet arrogance. Thomas Gordon lingers just behind him, hands folded, a satisfied smile on his face like a man watching a long-term investment finally peak.)
Ricky Storm: He beat Scott Grayse earlier tonight with Gordon’s help, let’s be clear about that, but he’s walking into this match already wounded. Two matches. Two belts and now Nightwalker? That’s rough! She is someone you should never overlook especially on one of the grandest stages!
Vandessa Deal: She is Rage's REAL DEAL! She is laser focused on winning here tonight. Yeah, it’s strange seeing Salvation church members facing one another but when it’s for one of the most prestigious titles in wrestling today all bets are off!
Storm: She’s real? Are you for real daddy? She is as fake as your tits!
Vandessa Deal: Idiot! Do all you Storms share one collective brain? Of course you do and it’s damaged! Just sit there and be mute!
Ricky Storm: We are the free folk! We have a pretty sweet time Machine, just ask Ferman, Barnhill or Jennings! Our president JOEY FERMAN of Planet Silverstar is C.O.O. Of UWA!
Vanessa Deal: Crayon crew as Thief Taylor calls them! Just stop talking about them. No one cares! NO ONE CARES!
Robert Stock: His bloody opponent hailing from some bloody quadrant somewhere in bloody hell…..
(A little girl's giggle is heard and then " Out of the darkness hell's queen did call to pain and suffering she brought to them all. Away ran the children to hide in their beds in fear that the devil would chop off their heads". (The little girl giggles again)
Stock: Presenting, the bloody Queen of Hell - NIGHTWALKER!
(At that point the lights go out and fog fills the stage as "Dracula” by Rob Zombie hits a fire ball, shoots out of the stage and turns into Loralie Blackwell . She heads down the ramp to the ring in cat-like strides glaring at the crowd as the non-believers boo her and her followers cheer. She stops at the edge of the stage and snaps her fingers disappearing only to reappear in the middle of the ring and heads to her corner.)
Ricky Storm: Her trickery shows no bounds! I wonder if David Copperfield did his apprenticeship under her tutelage? What about D.B Copper? I swore I saw him at the Dollar Tree in Lima, Ohio! Might have been Tat Tom!
Vandessa Deal: She earned this shot you fool. BOH points. Consistency and she chose him. That tells you everything. She is more focused now than she has been in a long time.
Ricky Storm: Rumor has it that my boy Dougie D lived in a jungle with a crazy tribe that taught him the real meaning of enlightenment, daddy!
Vandessa Deal: Lies! All lies, I swear, I am not paid enough for this!
**DING**DING**
(They circle slowly, neither willing to overcommit. Circling like two gladiators destined for greatness. They are circling while jaw jacking one another. Both competitors circling with their eyes locked on one another. )
Ricky Storm: This is Scientific Showcase rules submissions only. No pinfalls, no knockouts. One mistake, and it’s over.
(The first lock-up is brief and violent. Nightwalker drops level, reaching for Devens’ leg, but Devens sprawls hard and drives her face-first into the mat. He stomps on her.)
Vandessa Deal: That’s veteran instinct. Devens didn’t hesitate; he smothered her.
Ricky Storm: Being from hell and all that darkness I bet she enjoys a little smothering! I know I do!
Deal: Of course you do, you sick freak!
(Devens grinds a forearm across Nightwalker’s face, just enough to hurt, just enough to irritate. Terry Dale warns him. Devens ignores it. They reset. He attempts to try again but Nightwalker strikes faster this time twisting into Devens’ arm and forcing him toward the ropes.)
Ricky Storm: Nightwalker’s not trying to overpower him. She’s trying to out-think him. Doug is a bit older so he could be sun-downing!
(Devens breaks free with a rake of the fingers and immediately snaps on a headlock, dragging Nightwalker to the mat and slowing the pace to a crawl. Gordon nods approvingly from ringside.)
Vandessa Deal: This is Doug Devens’ world right now. This is how he wins he drains you.
Ricky Storm: Plus, Gordon in your corner ain’t a bad thing either! He ain’t eye candy or anything, but you got to be wondering, if you're Nightwalker, when he’s gonna pull some shit, daddy!
(Nightwalker fights up, shoots Devens off the ropes but Devens blocks, yanks her arm over the top rope, and drops his weight onto it.)
Ricky Storm: That arm’s a target now. Everything Devens does from here will be about control.
Deal: He’s trying to wear her down, not a rookie move by any means.
(Back inside, Devens twists the arm again and again, threatening quick armbars, forcing Nightwalker to burn energy escaping instead of attacking. Then suddenly Nightwalker rolls through a transition and snaps on a triangle choke.)
Vandessa Deal: She’s got it! She’s got it locked in!
(The crowd roars as Devens scrambles, stacking her just enough to reach the ropes with his fingertips.)
Ricky Storm: That was close. Too close. Good thing he has a furry red-assed Orangutan's reach!
Deal: That would be a baboon you donkey!
(Gordon jumps onto the apron, barking at Dale, buying Devens precious seconds to recover. Nightwalker snaps. She charges Devens, smashing his head into the corner, kneeing him in the ribs, then dragging him down into a brutal neck crank.)
Vandessa Deal: This is frustration boiling over. Nightwalker feels it slipping.
Ricky Storm: She is mad as a hornet! Her eyes are glowing! Is Lucifer gonna crack the earth and appear from the depths of hell? I hope not, Halloween isn’t for like 10 months!
(Devens bites her hand to break free. Dale scolds him. Gordon waves it off. Nightwalker responds by chopping Devens leg out and stomping directly on the knee before locking in a kneebar.)
Ricky Storm: That’s the same knee he’s been favoring all night!
Vandessa Deal: He bit her!!!!! What the hell!
Ricky Storm: He must have missed catering!
(Devens howls, clawing to the ropes. He barely escapes. Nightwalker is laughing while she creeps forward! She grabs him by the head and suplexes him over. She is quick to her feet and drops a hard elbow. She grinding that elbow into his throat in an attempt to choke him out. Devens flips her over and begins just a flurry of hard rights!)
Vandessa Deal: Deven’s just brawling now!
Ricky Storm: He better pace himself. This ain’t 2010!
(Devens traps Nightwalker during a flurry of rage and cinches in a Crossface, sitting deep and wrenching back with everything he has. He’s reefing on her neck with a good grip. Nightwalker slowly trying to inch her way to the ropes. Doug applies more pressure, slowing her fight.)
Vandessa Deal: This could be it!
(Nightwalker crawls. Inch by inch. Fingertips scraping canvas. Rope break. The crowd applauds both. Nightwalker rolls to the floor. Devens follows but she snaps him forward with a huge clothesline, driving the back of his head into the apron.)
Ricky Storm: That’s vicious! She’s dismantling him! That rattled his brain. He may need a cat-scan!
Vanessa Deal: Step by step she wears him down. She wants this gold!
(Nightwalker attempts to lift him but he pushes her into the guard rail. She is clobbering him. He hits her with a knee raise taking her back. Doug to his feet and suplexes her over taking both competitors down!)
Vandessa Deal: Some old school traditional move sets.
Ricky Storm: Sometimes things that are old become new again. Just like your tits!
Vandessa Deal: Idiot, I swear!
(Nightwalker and Devens are both slow to get up! Nightwalker gets to get her feet and delivers a huge headbutt sending Doug back into the ring apron.)
Ricky Storm: Now that’s using your head, eh!
(She rolls him into the ring, Nightwalker locks in an arm-triangle choke. Devens staggers to his feet and slams her into the corner, but she keeps the hold applied. Then the building loses its god damn mind!)
(“Legendary by Skillet” plays over the loud speaker.)
Vandessa Deal: WAIT!!!!! Hold THE DAMN PHONE! WAIT A SECOND!!!!
Ricky Storm: Someone call my daddy, daddy - ya know!
(Harold Hartley appears on the stage.)
Ricky Storm: You’ve got to be kidding me.
Vanessa Deal: This is crazy!
(Harold looks at Robert bloody Stock and nods.)
Robert Stock: Harold Hartley is cashing in the WHO’S THE DADDY PRIZE. The match is now a triple threat.
(Devens is screaming like he has seen a ghost? He’s holding Terry Dale trying to get his feet. Hartley runs down the ramp and slides into the ring and Nightwalker turns and CRACK.)
Vandessa Deal: NO! NO!
(Hartley levels Nightwalker with a lead pipe, knocking her out cold. He tosses the pipe out of the ring before Terry Dale notices.)
Ricky Storm: This is a robbery!
(Hartley turns to Devens. He charges in blind rage. Hartley sidesteps. Strikes. Drops Devens to the mat.)
Vandessa Deal: Hartley’s been waiting a year for this moment!
(Hartley traps the arm and sinks in The PAINKILLER. Devens fights. Thrashes. Reaches for Gordon.)
Ricky Storm: There’s nowhere to go! That’s a huge DICK MOVE OF THE CENTURY!
Vandessa Deal: He’s trying to break his arm!
Ricky Storm: Pay back is a bitch daddy!
(Deven’s is fighting it. He is screaming in pain. Terry Dale is down asking Deven’s if he taps! He shakes his head no! He’s frothing at the mouth while gasping from the pain.)
Vanessa Deal: He’s gonna break his damn arm!
Ricky Storm: I can’t wait for the pop crack rice crispy sound! Pay back is a real super bitch daddy!
(Devens taps. The pain was too severe and The bell rings.)
**DING**DING**DING**
Stock: Your bloody WINNER! - HAROLD HARTLEY!!!
Vandessa Deal: HAROLD HARTLEY HAS DONE IT!
(Hartley rises as the crowd explodes. He takes the Scientific Showcase Championship the same one Deven’s took from him long ago. Hartley flips Devens off. Nightwalker glares from the corner, fury burning through the haze.)
Ricky Storm: Nightwalker was robbed. Devens was humbled. And Harold Hartley just rewrote history. Hartley walks up the ramp, championship reclaimed, while chaos and anger linger behind him.
Vandessa Deal: This wasn’t just a match, Ricky. This was a reckoning.
Ricky Storm: LEDGENDARY LIKE ONLY RAGE CAN PROVIDE!
Deal: Okay RAGE fans it all comes down to this, the main event of Year 22. After a year long Bouts Of Honor competition that saw Team Cage come out victorious and giving the advantage to the challenger in this match. RAGE World Champion Daniel Dare will defend his title against his long time rival Cage in the FEAR FACTORY which will take place inside of the CATHEDRAL in Chicago, Illinois, home of none other than the Hardcore Holy Roller himself the Saint, who is currently in TCW, another long time rival of Dare and the same can be said of Cage, who will also be the SPECIAL REFEREE! I can’t believe what we are about to see!
Storm: Neither can I! This is going to be INSANE!
Deal: Insane doesn’t even begin to cover it! The fans here in Madison Square Garden will be watching it on RAGE-Vision as there are cameras set up all over the Cathedral to capture the action to make sure none of the fans here in New York City or watching at home miss a second of what will be an unquestionably dangerous and violent match!
Storm: It should be noted that there will be NO ONE ELSE inside the Cathedral except for Cage, Dare, and the Saint and one can only imagine what waits for them inside! No members of Team Dare or the Salvation Church. No members of Team Cage. Just those three inside the Cathedral, with Chicago firefighters and paramedics standing by outside the property for when the match ends, which is now the focal point of the Fear Factory match inside the home of the man who created it all the way back in 2017 while he was the RAGE World Champion which was an absolutely epic match. In fact the Saint loved the match so much he even brought it to TCW with him back in 2022!
Deal: The Saint won both of those matches, while we saw Jerry Root win in 2018 and Gemini prevail in 2019 here in RAGE so this will be only the FIFTH TIME this match will be used in either fed as it is so dangerous, so mind altering, both feds agree that it should be used SPARINGLY and ONLY in extreme situations and there is no situation more extreme than the BLOOD FEUD between Daniel Dare and Cage!
Storm: These two have been going after each other for YEARS and now they have a chance to finally settle this in what will be maybe the most challenging match of their careers. Cage won the right to pick the stipulation to this match and he decided on the Fear Factory as he doesn’t just want to beat Dare, he wants to push him to his physical and mental limit while at the same time hoping to walk out of the Cathedral as the new RAGE World Champion.
Deal: Cage has been obsessed with taking down Dare and the Salvation Church and now he finally gets Dare, in what is his last chance to fight for the RAGE World Championship, one on one in an environment Cage thinks favors him and a match he says is right up his alley and with this being his last chance at taking down Dare, Cage is swinging for the fences with this pick. But while Cage clearly knows what he is doing and what he is getting in for, we can’t forget the man he is facing is Daniel Dare. He has seen it all, done it all, and will not be intimidated by this match no matter how dangerous or torturous it may seem.
Storm: Let’s not forget Dare and the Salvation Church spent over a year inside of the Cathedral after they were gifted it by Mason International after the Saint’s controversial departure from the business last summer. They used it as their home, their base of operations, and remade it in their image while they were there. And during that time they got to know every room, every hallway, every corner in the Cathedral so while Cage may think he has Dare backed into a corner, Dare spent a long time inside the Cathedral and with his knowledge of the layout of the Cathedral, there are those who feel Cage made a rash decision picking the Cathedral as the location and that he might have accidentally handed Dare the advantage without realizing it.
Deal: That is an excellent point as Dare took great pleasure in revamping the Cathedral in his image while the Salvation Church occupied it which they did until the Miracle Marathon when the Saint defeated Dare to become the RAGE World Champion and reclaim ownership of the Cathedral. Dare was able to regain the championship at Hell’s Holiday bringing us to this moment now where two of the sport's most bitter rivals finally get to settle their issues in what might be the final encounter between them. But we would not be doing our job if we didn’t discuss the man who will be officiating this match taking place inside HIS HOME and that is none other than the Saint.
Storm: It would be malpractice if we didn’t discuss him or his history with both of these men. Everyone knows about the wars waged between the Saint and Daniel Dare over the years. They have spent nearly THREE DECADES inflicting ungodly pain and suffering on each other in the feud that was standard bearer every other feud in this sport has been compared to. It was the first feud EVER inducted into the Hall Of Fame and even during “down times” when they are not actively battling each other, there is still a hate between them that will never die no matter how much time passes.
Deal: They don’t call Saint vs. Dare the Feud of Feuds for nothing as they have been in some of the bloodiest, most violent and historic matches this sport has ever seen. With all of that said, while many feel the Saint being the special referee for this match gives Cage the advantage, there are those who feel differently because while many people focus on the Saint’s hatred of Dare, let’s not forget that the Saint also has had a long and violent history with Cage.
Storm: They have engaged in some of the most brutal matches the sport has ever seen and while neither of them hate each other like they hate Dare, to say they are friends would be considered a massive case of misinformation because there is no love lost between Cage and the Saint either.
Deal: Throw in the fact that Cage and Dare are fighting inside THE SAINT’S HOME, a home he spent a year trying to get back and several months renovating when he did, no thanks to Cage’s use of a blow torch while he was “helping” clean the Cathedral up, something that did not sit well with the Saint. Word is while any weapon is in play for this match, word is the Saint put in the contract when asked to ref this match nothing flammable would be used in this match, as well as that RAGE would foot the bill for any part of his home that gets damaged or destroyed during this match. Some say it was the Saint just trying to squeeze a few extra dollars out of RAGE just because he could, but he also knows that by agreeing to let the Fear Factory take place inside of his home there is a good chance it will not look exactly the same when it’s done.
Storm: For his sake I hope he has a good contractor on speed dial because he is going to need it when it’s done! In addition to all the insanity and blood shed we are going to witness, both Cage and Dare are going to have to face their greatest fear if they hope to win this match. No pinfalls will be counted for a wrestler who hasn’t faced his fear so even if your opponent drops dead with no chance of kicking out, if you haven’t faced your fear yet the Saint won’t even consider making the count!
Deal: Both of these men know that and are ready to face whatever fear they have to take down the other, and knowing what type of men Cage and Dare, we can only imagine what kind of fear they could possibly have!
Storm: I shudder to think what could possibly scare these two!
Deal: I don't know what it could be but we are close to finding out as Stock is in the ring ready for the announcements!
Stock: LADIES AND BLOODY GENTLEMEN! OUR NEXT MATCH IS THE MAIN BLOODY EVENT OF YEAR 22 AND IS THE FEAR FACTORY MATCH THAT IS TAKING PLACE INSIDE THE SAINT'S BLOODY CATHEDRAL IN CHICAGO, ILLINOIS AND IS FOR THE RAGE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP!
(Crowd pops LOUDLY)
Stock: INTRODUCING FIRST, THE SPECIAL REFEREE! HE IS A HALL OF BLOODY FAMER AND ONE OF THE GREATEST BLOODY WRESTLER'S OF ALL TIME! HE IS THE HARDCORE HOLY ROLLER ….. THE SAINT!
(GOAT by the Cult plays bringing a deafening roar from the fans as the Saint, thanks to the cameras inside the Cathedral, appears on the RAGE-Vision. He makes his way to a wrestling ring set up in the basement gym of the Cathedral. He is wearing a referee’s shirt with the word GOAT on the back. He looks into the camera to acknowledge the fans back in New York who continue to cheer loudly.)
Stock: NOW INTRODUCING THE BLOODY CHALLENGER! FROM MESA, ARIZONA… WEIGHING 225 POUNDS, HE IS A MULTI-TIME HALL OF BLOODY FAMER… THIS… IS… CAGE!!!
(The fans erupt into deafening cheers as they see Cage make his way into the ring in the basement gym. Cage points at the camera to acknowledge the fans then goes about getting ready for the match.)
Stock: NOW INTRODUCING THE CHAMPION! HE IS THE LEADER OF THE SALVATION BLOODY CHURCH AND CALLS HIMSELF THE MESSIAH OF WRESTLING! HE WEIGHS IN AT 300 BLOODY POUNDS AND HAILS FROM TO HELL AND BACK! THE RAGE WORLD CHAMPION …. DANIEL DARE!
(Dare makes his way towards the ring in the basement gym of the Cathedral while the fans back in. New York City boo him LUSTILY as he says a few incendiary words into the camera before stepping into the ring.)
*CAMERA VIEW ON TELEVISION SWITCHES TO DIRECTLY INSIDE THE CATHEDRAL*
Deal: They are inside the ring in the basement gym of the Cathedral as we now switch to the view inside of the Cathedral where the action is about to take place. Even though they are all the way out in Chicago we can feel the tension all the way out here in New York! The Saint calls Cage and Dare to the middle of the ring and is giving them both last second instructions!
Saint: Alright you two, PAY ATTENTION to what I’m about to say because I’m only going to say it once and I WILL NOT REPEAT MYSELF! This is the FEAR FACTORY but it is also MY HOUSE! I didn’t wait a year to get the Cathedral back and then agree to let you two fight it out inside MY HOME without a few assurances from RAGE beforehand.
This IS an anything goes match, weapons are allowed, and in fact encouraged, and ANYTHING is fair game to be used. HOWEVER, I want you to keep in mind that thanks to a clause in my contract that RAGE agreed to, IF YOU BREAK IT YOU BOUGHT IT! So feel free to use whatever you want, but remember if you break it, the money is coming out of YOUR PAYCHECK NO QUESTIONS ASKED!
Deal: The Saint isn’t playing about that!
Saint: ALSO, since this is the Fear Factory, if you want to win you must FACE YOUR FEAR! Any pinfall or submissions without facing your fear first will be IGNORED so I strongly advise both of you face your fears as soon as possible to speed the proceedings along. Falls also can take place ANYWHERE inside the Cathedral on OR outside. As long as it's only Cathedral grounds, it's good. The ONLY rule I have tonight is that while weapons are in fact allowed, NOTHING FLAMMABLE IS ALLOWED! And we all know why that is …. CAGE.
Cage: IT WAS ONE ROOM!
Saint: IT WAS A BIG ROOM! I DID allow both of you to place weapons at random locations in the Cathedral as I damn well this fight isn’t staying inside this ring. Only you two know where you placed them so use them at will and while I am strictly enforcing my NO FIRE RULE, feel free to spill as much blood as you want because that cleans up much easier than fire. No thanks to Cage.
Cage: Just let it go already!
Saint: I REFUSE TO LET IT GO! YOU ALMOST BURNED DOWN THE WHOLE DAMN PLACE! Also there is one room on the main floor that is sealed off and OFF LIMITS and you must NOT GO IN THERE OR SOMETHING SERIOUSLY HORRIBLE WILL HAPPEN TO YOU!
Dare: I didn’t agree to that! You can’t tell me what to do, I’M THE MESSIAH AND YOUR BIOLOGICAL FATHER! If I want to go in that room I’M GOING IN THAT ROOM!
Saint: THE HELL YOU ARE! As I said before, MY HOUSE MY RULES so what I say GOES! That being said, enough wasting time, let’s go about the business of you two kicking the shit out each other! RING THE BELL!
**DING**DING**
Deal: The bell has rung and Cage and Dare immediately go at each other! It’s a slugfest from the start with the Saint looking on as Cage and Dare are using each other like a punching bag in the early going!
Storm: They’ve waited all year for this match and now that it’s here they aren’t going to hold back! They are rolling along the ring ropes beating the crap out of each other and it’s only to get more violent from here!
Deal: Cage has Dare backed into the corner and is whaling on him with rights and lefts …. DARE WITH A KICK TO THE NUTS! Cage goes down to his knees and Dare viciously boots him in the head!
Storm: There are no rules so he did it right in front of the Saint knowing there will be no repercussions for doing so!
Deal: Dare smirks at the Saint telling him it’s going to be a short night for him and the easiest paycheck he ever earned and now grabs Cage and CLOBBERS him across the back! He does it again and now he grabs Cage in a front face lock and SWINGS HIM VIOLENTLY ACROSS THE RING!
Storm: Cage sits up grabbing his neck and he might have tweaked something in it when Dare threw him!
Deal: Cage tries to stand up and Dare CLOTHESLINES him and sends him to the mat! He goes to cover Cage, but the Saint just stands in the corner staring at him!
Dare: WHAT ARE YOU DOING? GET OFF YOUR ASS AND MAKE THE COUNT!
Saint: YOU KNOW THE RULES! NOT UNTIL YOU FACE YOUR FEARS! FACE IT AND I’LL COUNT! UNTIL THEN SHUT YOUR MOUTH!
Deal: Dare clearly didn’t like the Saint telling him off, but the rules are clear! No pinfalls or submissions will be counted until a wrestler faces his fear! Dare reluctantly and angrily goes back to Cage who shoots up and catches him with a DROP KICK that sends Dare flying through the ropes out to the floor!
Storm: Landing on the floor is hard enough under normal circumstances but there is NO MAT on the floor in this basement gym so Dare’s landing was rougher than usual!
Storm: Dare gets up slowly trying to shake off the pain …. CAGE WITH A SUICIDE DIVE OVER THE TOP ROPE ONTO DARE!
Deal: And that might be the last we see of the ring in this match! Dare with another rough landing on the concrete floor and now Cage grabs Dare by the hair and begins BASHING HIS HEAD INTO THE FLOOR!
Storm: Dare's head is making a sickening sound as his flesh is repeatedly SLAMMED into the concrete!
Deal: Cage pulls Dare off the floor and now he whips him HEAD FIRST into a nearby weight rack! Dare hits the ground and now Cage grabs a DUMBBELL and goes to BRAIN Dare with it …. Dare moves and Cage slams the dumbbell into the ground!
Storm: Cage stands up and turns to face Dare …. Dare grabs him and throws Cage HEAD FIRST INTO THE MIRROR BY THE WEIGHT RACK!
Deal: The mirror SHATTERS and shards of broken glass are everywhere! The Saint pulls out his cellphone and takes pictures as he's clearly documenting this so he can get reimbursed by RAGE for the damage!
Storm: Cage stands up and there is a HUGE gash on his head from where it hit the mirror! Blood is pouring down his face and it didn't take long for blood to spill tonight in the Fear Factory!
Deal: Dare picks up a glass shard and SLASHES Cage across the back with it! That opens up a huge gash on his back and Cage howls in pain! He drops to his knees and grabs a glass shard himself. Dare moves in on him and Cage STABS Dare in the foot with the glass shard! Now Dare howls like a wounded animal as these two are SLICING AND STABBING each other like maniacs and we’re barely five minutes into the Fear Factory!
Storm: We knew it would be bloody but I didn’t think the blood would come THIS FAST! These two are out to MAIM each other!
Deal: Cage pulls the glass shard out of Dare’s foot and slashes him across the thigh with it! Cage goes to stand up but Dare grabs a dumbbell and SMASHES Cage in the back with it!
Storm: OUCH! That was right in the spine! I can feel Cage’s pain all the way here in New York! That was VICIOUS!
Deal: Cage drops to his knees and tries to get some distance between himself and Dare who runs up and boots Cage in the ribs! Cage rolls over clutching his stomach in pain and Dare has had the advantage most of the early going!
Storm: Dare looks over at the Saint who looks like he just texted a photo of the broken mirror to RAGE management and yells at him to pay attention! The Saint yells back until either one of them faces their fear he doesn't have shit to do and that he should pay attention to Cage instead of him!
Deal: Dare demands to know how is he supposed to face his fear when he doesn’t know where he’s supposed to face it! The Saint yells back that it will happen when it happens and to stop bitching and start fighting!
Storm: Dare did not like that answer!
Deal: Dare does not like when anyone talks back to him! When you call yourself the Messiah of wrestling you think everyone is beneath you! Dare is still carrying that dumbbell and turns back to face Cage who is slowly getting up. Dare charges at Cage and goes to PUNCH HIM WITH THE DUMBBELL …. CAGE.PICKS UP A BENCH AND USES IT AS A SHIELD TO BLOCK THE PUNCH!
Storm: Dare's hand went into the bench with the weight of the dumbbell behind it! He drops the dumbbell and howls in pain as he might have injured his hand! Dare angrily turns towards Cage who grabs Dare by the head and SLAMS his face on the workout bench!
Deal: Dare is rocked and now Cage leaps up on the workout bench and now leaps towards Dare with a HURRICANRANA! OH MY GOD!
Storm: Great move by Cage as it sent Dare crashing into a nearby treadmill! Cage runs over and STOMPS Dare's head into the treadmill and that didn't sound good!
Deal: Cage now STANDS on Dare’s back while he is face down on the treadmill. Cage looks at the control panel and flips on the power switch ….. THE TREADMILL IS MOVING WHILE CAGE IS STANDING ON DARE’S BACK!
Storm: The treadmill is GRINDING Dare’s face while Cage remains on top of him ….. Cage CRANKS up the speed on the treadmill as it continues to grind Darel’s face! CAGE IS USING THE TREADMILL LIKE A BELT SANDER ON DARE’S FACE!
Deal: Cage continues to turn up the speed on the treadmill as Dare growls in pain! Dare is trying to get out of this and now he rolls his entire body onto the treadmill which shoots him off and causes Cage to go FACE FIRST into the control panel! He lands on the treadmill and is shot off of it like Dare was into a nearby wall!
Storm: Dare sits up and sees his reflection in a nearby mirror and sees his face is BRIGHT RED as Cage tried to take his skin off with the treadmill! There’s a huge cut on Dare’s forehead and blood is coming out of it as both men have already been busted open!
Deal: Dare looks at his wound in the mirror and he is FURIOUS! Cage tried to permanently disfigure him with the treadmill and Dare is not going to let that stand! He pulls Cage up by the throat and CHOKE SLAMS HIM ON THE TREADMILL!
Storm: The treadmill is now DESTROYED and unusable thanks to that Choke Slam and the Saint pulls out his cellphone and makes a call to RAYMOND CUCUMBER?
Saint: HEY CUCUMBER? IT’S THE SAINT! YEAH I KNOW I’M SUPPOSED TO BE REFFING THIS MATCH, BUT HAVE YOU SEEN THE MESS THEY’RE MAKING? THEY’RE TEARING SHIT UP LEFT AND RIGHT AND AT THIS RATE I MIGHT NOT HAVE A HOUSE LEFT WHEN THIS IS OVER! SO THAT FEE YOU HAD TO PAY TCW FOR THEM TO AGREE TO LET ME REF THIS MATCH? IT IS NOW DOUBLE! HEY, YOU KNEW MY SERVICES WOULDN’T BE CHEAP, SO IF YOU WANT ME TO CONTINUE TO STAND BACK WHILE THEY DESTROY MY HOME I JUST GOT BACK, YOU WILL PAY THE TAB AND THANK ME FOR IT! THERE’S NO NEED TO BE LIKE THAT, JUST PAY ME WHAT YOU OWE AND WE’LL BE GOOD! I KNEW YOU’D COME AROUND! PLEASURE DOING BUSINESS WITH YOU!
Deal: Dare overheard the Saint call Cucumber and he isn’t happy about him making calls while he’s reffing his match!
Dare: WHAT THE HELL ARE YOU DOING? WHY ARE YOU CALLING CUCUMBER WHEN YOU’RE SUPPOSED TO BE REFFING MY MATCH! WHAT IS WRONG WITH YOU!
Saint: DON’T YOU WORRY ABOUT WHAT I’M DOING, WORRY ABOUT WHAT YOU SHOULD BE DOING BECAUSE WHAT I DO IS MY BUSINESS, NOT YOURS!
Deal: Dare is LIVID at the Saint and is literally SEETHING as he turns back towards Cage who is trying to get out of the wreckage of the treadmill. He gets to his feet and Dare lifts him up for a SUPLEX INTO THE WALL! That cracked some of the plaster and you can see the look on the Saint’s face as he clearly is going to demand more money from RAGE after this!
Storm: I don’t know how much money they had to offer the Saint AND TCW for him to agree to ref this match, but I’m sure it was a LOT!
Deal: Dare pulls Cage up and tries to whip him into the wall again, but Cage reverses it and sends Dare FACE FIRST into the wall and that causes more damage! The Saint is heard saying off to the side that RAGE is going to go bankrupt paying off all this damage as Cage grabs Dare as he steps away from the wall and drills him with a big right! That knocks Dare towards the gym doors and now Cage uses Dare’s head to SMASH OPEN the doors and boots Dare out into the hallway!
Storm: They’re now free to go anywhere in the Cathedral and there’s no telling what damage they might do! Cage runs over and drives a big elbow into the back of Dare’s head and that knocks him to the floor! Cage runs towards him and hits Dare with a MASSIVE DOUBLE STOMP TO THE BACK!
Deal: Cage rolls Dare over and tries to go for the cover and the Saint has to tell him he needs to face his fear first. Cage asks when is that supposed to happen and the Saint tells Cage it will happen when it happens and he’s tired of answering questions! Cage turns towards Dare who reaches up and GOUGES Cage in the eyes! That slows him down and now Dare grabs Cage and throws him into a nearby elevator!
Storm: The Cathedral has elevators? I didn’t know that! This place is more massive than I thought!
Deal: Dare follows Cage in and tackles Cage against the wall! The elevator door shuts behind them and now it’s just Dare and Cage inside the elevator!
Storm: The Saint is still in the basement and now has to catch up to Dare and Cage! We now get the camera view inside the elevator as Dare is beating down Cage!
Deal: Dare SLAMS Cage’s head against the elevator wall and Cage slumps to the ground! Dare knees him in the face and blood from Cage’s open wound SPLATTERS all over the elevator!
Storm: Some of it got on the elevator camera lens! Damn that went everywhere!
Deal: Dare is BRUTALIZING Cage inside the elevator as being in a confined space with Daniel Dare is not anyplace you want to be, not even one of the toughest men in the wrestling industry in Cage!
Storm: Dare is going off on Cage with rights and lefts and is BERATING Cage as he does! He’s telling Cage he should have never come back to RAGE and he is going to cripple him while his family watches!
Deal: Dare is beating Cage to a pulp inside the elevator and Cage may be OUT! Dare sees Cage is defenseless and now holds up his hand! We all know what that means as Dare goes for the TESTICLE SQUEEZE ….
Storm: What the hell! The lights in the elevator WENT OFF! It’s PITCH BLACK IN THERE!
Deal: What the hell is going on! We can hear Dare screaming to turn the lights back on so he can finish beating down Cage, but we can’t see him …. The elevator lights up again and WHAT IS THAT!
Storm: I don’t know it looks like a video of some abandoned building …. Wait a second, that's RAGE HEADQUARTERS! The windows are boarded up and the doors are chained and padlocked! WHAT THE HELL IS THIS!
Voice: WHAT YOU ARE LOOKING IS ALL THAT’S LEFT OF THE WRESTLING PROMOTION KNOWN AS RAGE! WHAT WAS ONCE A PROUD AND THRIVING COMPANY THAT EMPLOYED THE BEST WRESTLERS IN THE WORLD IS NOW NOTHING, BUT A MEMORY AS THE COMPANY WAS FORCED TO CLOSE IT’S DOORS FOREVER AFTER DANIEL DARE LOST THE RAGE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP TO CAGE!
INTEREST IN THE COMPANY PLUMMETED OVERNIGHT, SUBSCRIPTIONS TO ALL RAGE STREAMING SERVICES WERE CANCELED, TICKET SALES CRASHED, MERCHANDISE DIDN’T SELL AND FANS STOPPED WATCHING ENTIRELY OVERNIGHT!
SHORTLY AFTER, ONE WRESTLING PROMOTION AFTER ANOTHER WAS FORCED TO CLOSE IT’S DOORS FOREVER AS WRESTLING DIED THE NIGHT THE MESSIAH LOST!
Storm: WHAT WAS THAT!
Deal: I don’t know, but that was INSANE! It was some sort of apocalyptic vision of the future of the wrestling industry should Dare lose this match!
Voice: DANIEL DARE HAS FACED HIS FEAR!
Deal: The lights in the elevator come back on and we see Dare balled up in the corner in the fetal position rocking back and forth saying “MAKE IT STOP!” Dare’s fear is that the wrestling industry will be no more if he loses to Cage! He’s now faced it and he can now go for the win!
Storm: The elevator finally reaches the next floor and the doors open. Dare quickly gets off the elevator and turns to curse it out saying it should go back to hell where it belongs! He looks over his shoulder and sees the Saint standing just down the hallway who is waiting impatiently for Dare and Cage to resume fighting.
Saint: CONGRATULATIONS YOU FACED YOUR FEAR! NOW CAN WE TRY TO FINISH THIS MATCH WHILE WE’RE STILL IN 2025?
Dare: YOU WEREN’T ON THE ELEVATOR! HOW THE HELL DID YOU GET UP HERE SO FAST?
Saint: SECRET PASSAGES, THEY’RE ALL OVER THE PLACE, REMEMBER?
Dare: OH YES, THE SECRET PASSAGES! I ALWAYS LOVED THOSE. DID YOU USE THE ONE IN THE SOUTHEAST CORNER?
Saint: OF COURSE I DID. IT’S THE QUICKEST WAY HERE FROM THE BASEMENT.
Dare: I ALWAYS LOVED THAT PASSAGE, MADE MOVING AROUND THIS PLACE SO MUCH EASIER.
Saint: IT’S ONE OF MY FAVORITE THINGS ABOUT THE CATHEDRAL. BY THE WAY YOU MAY WANT TO LOOK OUT.
Dare: LOOK OUT? LOOK OUT FOR WHAT ….
Deal: CAGE EXPLODES OUT OF THE ELEVATOR AND TACKLES DARE INTO A NEARBY TABLE! A vase that was on the table falls off and shatters on the floor!
Cage: OH SHIT! I AM SO SORRY ABOUT THAT!
Saint: DON’T BE! THAT IS A VASE DARE LEFT BEHIND WHEN I KICKED THE SALVATION CHURCH OUT OF HERE! IT’S EXPENSIVE AS HELL BUT IS ALSO AN EYESORE SO YOU DID ME A FAVOR?
Dare: IS THAT MY VASE FROM THE MING DYNASTY FROM CHINA? I WAS WONDERING WHERE I LEFT THAT! IT’S A PRICELESS ANTIQUE!
Saint: NOT ANYMORE!
Dare: CAGE YOU BASTARD! YOU OWE ME A MILLION DOLLARS!
Cage: I THOUGHT YOU SAID IT WAS PRICLESS!
Dare: I JUST PUT A PRICE ON IT AND IT’S A MILLION DOLLARS!
Cage: GOOD LUCK GETTING IT FROM ME!
Deal: Dare explodes into a blind rage and TACKLES Cage to the floor! Dare POUNDS him in the head with a Double Axe Handle, but now Cage MULE KICKS Dare off of him and sends Dare HEAD FIRST down a nearby stairwell! Dare is sprawled out on a landing several steps down and now Cage HURLS himself over the railing and lands on Dare with a SPLASH!
Storm: HOLY SHIT! Cage damn near hurled himself to his death, but fortunately for him he landed on Dare! Blood splattered all over the wall and the Saint is going to have a hell of a time cleaning this up when this match is over!
Deal: You couldn’t pay me enough to help clean up this mess! Cage goes to cover Dare, but quickly stops as he remembers he still hasn’t faced his fear! He pulls Dare up and looks like he is setting him up for the THUNDER CAGE …. Dare blocks it and catches Cage with a HEAD BUTT! That slows Cage down and now Dare lifts Cage up and POWER BOMBS CAGE OFF THE STAIRWAY TO THE FLOOR BELOW!
Storm: Fortunately for Cage there was a table at the bottom of the stairway to break his fall and I say fortunately with a heavy dose of Silverstarian sarcasm because Cage is in a heap!
Deal: I don’t know WHY there would be a table at the bottom of a stairwell, but knowing the Saint he put it there hoping something like this would happen! Dare moves down the stairs as quickly as he can and throws himself on top of Cage for the cover! Now the Saint can count and we get 1 …. 2 …. CAGE KICKS OUT!
Storm: Cage survived that brutal fall from the stairwell to the floor below that sent him through the table, but that is not something you want to try to survive more than once! And Cage has to hope he can face his fear soon because right now he is at a distinct disadvantage in this match!
Deal: Dare wanted that pin, but now he knows he can tee off on Cage and doesn’t have to worry about suffering a pin or being made to tap out as Cage still needs to face his fear. Dare pulls Cage up and heaves him into the Saint’s living room! Cage gets up and Dare sends him HEAD FIRST INTO THE SAINT’S LARGE SCREEN TELEVISION!
Storm: The Saint puts his hand over his eyes and starts shaking his head, muttering to himself why the hell did I agree to this and that Cucumber owes him big time!
Deal: Cage is laid out on the floor and now Dare tries to PUSH THE LARGE SCREEN TELEVISION ON TOP OF CAGE …. CAGE MOVES AND THE TELEVISION CRASHES ON THE FLOOR!
Storm: The Saint throws his hands up and says to himself I know what I’m demanding RAGE buy for me when this is over! Cage is back to his feet and Dare charges at him …. Cage ducks down and FLIPS DARE OVER WITH A BIG BACK BODY DROP THROUGH THE SAINT’S COFFEE TABLE!
Deal: The coffee table EXPLODED as soon as Dare crashed through it and the Saint is looking down at him as Dare lays in the wreckage of the coffee table!
Saint: YOU KNOW WHAT? I HATED THAT DAMN THING! YOU DID ME A FAVOR! BUT YOU STILL OWE ME A NEW TELEVISION!
Cage: PUT IT ON MY TAB!
Deal: Cage sees Dare laying in a heap as he tries to get out of the mess that was once the Saint’s coffee table. Cage goes to move in on him …. THE FLOOR OPENS UP UNDERNEATH CAGE AND HE FALLS INTO IT! WHAT THE HELL WAS THAT!
Storm: A TRAP DOOR! IT WAS A TRAP DOOR! WHAT KIND OF LUNATIC HAS A TRAP DOOR IN THEIR LIVING ROOM!
Deal: YOU KNOW WHOSE HOUSE THEY’RE FIGHTING IN RIGHT?
Storm: OH YEAH THE SAINT’S! I forgot about that for a second.
Deal: I’m sure you did, but let’s focus on the fact that a trap door opened up underneath Cage and sucked him deep into the bowels of the Cathedral! We have NO IDEA where the hell Cage just went to …. Wait, I see him!
Storm: I do too! Cage seems to be in a small room SOMEWHERE in the Cathedral, but we don’t know where that room is!
Deal: Cage looks around trying to find a way out but there doesn’t seem to be an exit …. What the hell, the WALLS ARE CLOSING IN!
Storm: The room is SHRINKING and Cage is trapped with nowhere to go! Cage frantically tries to find a way out …. There’s a video playing on the ceiling above! WHAT IS THIS!
Deal: It’s a video of Cage’s wife Meg and his children Rowan and Liz! They are sitting around a table with an open space for Cage and crying how he left them behind because he cared more about RAGE and beating Daniel Dare than them!
Storm: Cage is locked on this video as now it shows him as a young child after the passing of his sister, talking about how alone he feels without her, and how he became a ghost to his parents as he left them feeling alone as well!
Deal: Now we’re hearing a voice …. It’s the doctor telling him he has a brain tumor and Cage debating treatment for it!
Storm: Now it’s him snapping out of it and saying he will do it after he fights Dare because he refuses to leave the people he cares about alone!
Deal: The voice overs stop and the video shuts off as the walls continue to close in on Cage! He continues to look for a way out, but there is none as the walls are about to FLATTEN HIM ….
Storm: Another trap door opens up underneath and Cage SLIDES out of the room just as the walls were about to close around him!
Deal: Cage looks around, panicked and sweating, trying to make sense of what just happened!
Voice: CAGE HAS FACED HIS FEAR!
Deal: It was his FEAR! CAGE FACED HIS FEAR! Both men have faced their fear and now the Fear Factory is ON!
Storm: Cage exhales a sigh of relief and now tries to navigate his way back to Dare inside the Cathedral!
Deal: Cage is making his way down a hallway of sorts and comes across a door. He kicks it open and goes through where he finds himself standing in front of Dare again! Where the hell did that first trap door take him and how he did end up back here so fast!
Storm: It has to be one of those secret passages the Saint mentioned earlier!
Deal: It has to be because no other explanation makes sense! Both Cage and Dare, bloodied, bruised and still itching to wage war with each have both faced their fears and now the Fear Factory is in full swing!
Storm: The Saint is standing at the end of the hallway watching Cage and Dare stare each other down and he actually looks pleased!
Saint: YOU HAVE BOTH FACED YOUR FEARS NOW THIS IS ANYONE’S MATCH TO WIN! NOW STOP STANDING AROUND AND LET’S DO THIS ALREADY!
Deal: Neither Cage or Dare have to be told twice as just like they did at the start of the match they charge at each other and start beating the hell out of each other! Dare grabs a nearby chair and SMASHES Cage with it! Cage responds by grabbing a painting off the wall and SMASHING IT over Dare’s head!
Storm: They are throwing each other into the wall of the hallway as they continue to batter each other senseless! Dare throws Cage through a door and he ends up in the first floor bathroom! Dare follows him in and throws Cage into the bathtub! He has his hands around Cage’s throat and is CHOKING HIM while Cage claws at his face to break free!
Deal: Dare sees the faucet and turns it on and now water is filling the bathtub! Dare tries to shove Cage’s head under the faucet like he’s trying to WATERBOARD HIM!
Storm: Worse than that I think Dare is trying to DROWN HIM! The tub is filling with water around Cage’s head and Dare has Cage’s head UNDER WATER! DARE IS TRYING TO DROWN CAGE!
Deal: I know this is a no rules match, but I don’t think that includes DROWNING your opponent! Cage is under water trying to fight out but he can’t get his head above water! The Saint has seen enough and is now trying to PULL Dare off of Cage! Dare is REFUSING to let go as he is trying to put Cage away LITERALLY!
Storm: The Saint has his arm around Dare’s neck trying to pull him away from Cage as he says killing your opponent isn’t part of the deal and he’s not going to have someone die in his home!
Deal: The Saint FINALLY pries Dare off of Cage and shoves him back so he can check on him! Cage isn’t moving as his head was under water for a long time! The Saint is checking his pulse and he turns white as a ghost! He says Cage isn’t breathing …. The Saint says Cage is …. He can’t finish his thought ….
Storm: The Saint says Cage is DEAD! Daniel Dare drowned Cage and KILLED HIM!
Deal: NO! NO! This can’t be happening! This has gone too far! It has gone TOO DAMN FAR!
Storm: The Saint looks at Dare who seems totally unbothered by this! He doesn’t care that he just DROWNED CAGE and KILLED HIM!
Deal: The Saint looks up at Dare with pure ANGER in his eyes and begins screaming in his face! He’s screaming that Dare took things too far and now Cage is dead in his bathtub!
Storm: I can’t believe what I’m seeing here! Dare just KILLED CAGE! HE KILLED HIM!
Deal: Cage has been accused of having a death wish in the past, but I don’t think this is what he had in mind! The Saint exits the bathroom saying he needs to call the authorities while Dare looks unconcerned and somewhat PROUD of what he did!
Storm: How can he be proud of THAT! He just killed a man! This is SICK!
Deal: Dare turns his back to the body of Cage and yells at the Saint that he’s not going to help him clean up the body!
Storm: What is wrong with him! That is MESSED UP!
Deal: Dare is now CACKLING HYSTERICALLY as he says this means he wins …. CAGE IS RISING FROM THE BATH TUB! WHAT THE HELL!
Storm: OH MY GOD! CAGE IS A ZOMBIE NOW AND HE’S HUNGRY FOR HUMAN FLESH!
Deal: HE’S NOT A ZOMBIE! HE’S ALSO NOT DEAD! But just like a HORROR MOVIE VILLAIN who won’t stay dead when you thought he was done, I'm going with Jason Voorhees of Friday The 13th when he rises out of Crystal Lake, Cage steps out of the bathtub and now is walking towards Dare!
Storm: Cage looks POSSESSED right now! I’m scared!
Deal: Silence you big baby! Dare still thinks Cage is done for and he has no idea that Cage is ALIVE and on his feet! Dare is still cackling like a hyena to himself as Cage grabs him and spins Dare around to face him!
Storm: Dare’s jaw hits the floor as he can’t believe Cage is alive …. CAGE TACKLES DARE AND BEGINS WHALING ON HIM!
Deal: Dare is trying to cover up but Cage has gone FULLY FERAL as he pummels Dare like a madman! A few minutes ago we thought Cage was DEAD and now he’s beating the shit out of Dare which begs the question was that a RUSE between him and the Saint to fool Dare!
Storm: I don’t know and I doubt either of them will admit to it, but it sure smells that way to me!
Deal: It doesn’t matter now as Cage is PUMMELING Dare! He pulls Dare off the floor and throws him HEAD FIRST INTO THE TOILET! Cage puts Dare’s head on the toilet seat and begins SLAMMING THE LID UP AND DOWN ON IT! He now sticks Dare’s head into the toilet and FLUSHES IT ON HIM! I hope for Dare’s sake that the toilet was empty!
Storm: Cage pulls Dare up and hurls him into the hallway and Dare slams into the wall! Dare bounces back towards Cage who drops him with a FACE SLAM! Cage covers him and gets 1 …. 2 …. DARE KICKS OUT!
Deal: That is Cage’s first attempt at a pinfall after facing his fear, and now it’s all about who can put the other away! Cage grabs Dare by the hair and throws him head first into the kitchen! Dare slams into the dishwasher and Cage runs towards him with a RUNNING KNEE …. DARE MOVES AND CAGE CRASHES INTO THE DISHWASHER!
Storm: Dare opens up the dishwasher while Cage clutches his knee! Dare grabs a plate and SMASHES it over Cage’s head! Cage staggers as Dare grabs a broken piece from the plate he just destroyed and CUTS Cage across the stomach!
Deal: Cage doubles over as that cut deep, now Dare grabs Cage by the leg and places it across the open dishwasher …. DARE SLAMS IT SHUT ON CAGE’S LEG! Cage hits the ground writhing in pain and now Dare picks him up for a DEATH VALLEY DRIVER ON THE KITCHEN COUNTER!
Storm: Cage rolls off to the floor and now Dare covers him! 1 …. 2 …. CAGE KICKS OUT! Dare yells at the Saint saying it was a slow count and the Saint tells Dare maybe if he didn’t move in slow motion he might have gotten the pin!
Deal: Dare is known for trying to intimidate the officials but he isn’t going to intimidate the Saint. That isn’t going to stop him from arguing though and he is making his point known loudly!
Storm: The Saint is making his point just as loudly as these two were MADE to argue with each other!
Deal: The Saint isn’t having it with Dare and says if he wants another round with him they can set a time and place in 2026 but for now he needs to focus on Cage! Dare angrily turns around to face Dare …. CAGE SMASHES HIM OVER THE HEAD WITH A BLENDER!
Storm: Dare DROPS like he was shot as Cage BRAINED him with that blender! Glass is everywhere and I think some of it is wedged in Dare’s skull! Cage moves in, hobbling on one leg and PULLS himself up on the kitchen counter! He stands over Dare and LEAPS OFF FOR AN ELBOW SMASH!
Deal: I don’t know if he leaped off or fell off because his weakened leg couldn’t support his weight! Either way he pulled it off and Cage covers him again! 1 …. 2 …. DARE KICKS OUT!
Storm: Close call for Dare as Cage nearly got him! Dare stands up and Cage drills him with an upper cut! Another one and Dare is reeling! Cage goes to follow up but Dare lashes out with a kick to Cage’s wounded knee and Cage drops like a rock!
Deal: Dare drags Cage towards the dining room pummeling him as he does! Dare picks up Cage and SLAMS Cage on top of the dining room table! Dare climbs up on the dining room table and lifts Cage up for a MESSIANIC PILEDRIVER THROUGH THE DINING ROOM TABLE! HOLY SHIT!
Storm: That table isn’t like the ones you see at a RAGE arena, this a THICK TABLE and dare just obliterated it with Cage’s head!
Deal: Cage is writhing around in pain like a fish out of water, holding his neck which Dare tweaked earlier in the match! Dare now covers Cage and here’s the count! 1 …. 2 …. CAGE KICKS OUT IN TIME!
Storm: Dare can’t believe he didn’t get it! Dare pulls Cage up and prepares for a POWER BOMB …. Cage BACK FLIPS him over and Dare lands on debris from the broken table! Cage now wraps his left arm around Dare’s neck and begins PUMMELING him on the top of his skull with his right!
Deal: Cage is POUNDING those shards of glass from the blender stuck in Dare’s head deeper into his flesh and blood is streaming down his face! Dare reaches back and JAMS his thumb into Cage’s eye and Cage lets go! He stands up and Dare gets back to his feet. Dare moves towards him and Cage quickly responds with a SUPER KICK! It sends Dare’s head into the wall and he hits the floor! Cage covers him and gets 1 …. 2 …. DARE KICKS OUT IN TIME!
Storm: Another close call for Dare, but he’s still alive! Cage can’t believe he didn’t get it and goes to follow up, but Dare catches him with a big right hook! Cage fires back and now they are brawling down the main hallway of the Cathedral!
Deal: The punches are flying fast and furious …. Wait a second there’s that room the Saint was talking about earlier!
Storm: The one he said they are not allowed to enter or bad things would happen?
Deal: That’s the one! It has a big KEEP OUT sign plastered on it and Cage and Dare are fighting right towards it! The Saint is telling them to avoid that room or they will both be sorry, but good luck getting them to listen while they are beating the shit out of each other!
Storm: Cage nails Dare with a big right and that staggers Dare! He fires back and catches Cage in the jaw! That has Cage reeling but he quickly snaps out of it and TACKLES DARE INTO THE DOOR OF THE FORBIDDEN ROOM!
Deal: They literally busted open the door to that room and they both went flying inside! The Saint screams “NOW YOU DID IT!” and follows them inside! The Saint SLAMS the door shut and locks it behind him! He looks at them and yells “YOU DIDN’T LISTEN NOW YOU’RE GOING TO GET IT!
Storm: Who knows what that could mean! I’m looking around the room and I don’t see anything unusual except that it’s poorly lit. I don’t see the big deal ….
Deal: A large television at the end of the room lights up and a video starts to play! What the hell is this!
(Video of horror directors Rob Zombie and Uwe Boll plays on the screen.)
Narrator: TODAY AT THE ACADEMY FOR HORROR MOVIE GREATNESS, WE HONOR VISIONARY DIRECTOR UWE BOLL WITH THIS AWARD FOR LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT IN THE HORROR GENRE!
Cage: NOOOOOOOO! UWE BOLL SUCKS! MAKE IT STOP!
Narrator: WE ALSO HONOR ROB ZOMBIE WITH THE AWARD FOR THE GREATEST REBOOT OF A HORROR MOVIE FOR HIS VISIONARY REMAKE OF HALLOWEEN!
Cage: THIS IS TOO MUCH! TURN IT OFF RIGHT NOW!
Deal: Cage is LOSING HIS MIND as anyone who knows Cage knows he DESPISES Uwe Boll and he wanted to personally track down Rob Zombie and kick his ass for how he BUTCHERED the Halloween remake! Seeing this has to be TORTURE for Cage!
Storm: That video stops and now one starts playing of Daniel Dare dressed like ELVIS at a Karaoke contest …. SINGING?
*Dare on video: MY HEART WILL GO OOOOOOOOOOOONNNNNNNN!
Deal: Dear God it’s a video of Dare singing a CELINE DION SONG! I will never will get this image out of my mind!
Dare: THIS IS SLANDER! THIS IS AI GENERATED SLANDER! MUSIC IS NOISE AND I SURE AS HELL WOULD NEVER SING A CELINE DION SONG! TURN THIS OFF!
Deal: The Saint warned them not to go into this room! This is some sort twisted play on fears they both might have and it appears to be working as the Saint is engaging in EMOTIONAL CRUELTY towards both Cage and Dare!
Storm: They are both sweating profusely as this is clearly some form of torture by the Saint who set this room up just for them!
Deal: I guess he figured if they are going to fight in and destroy his house he is going to find a way to amuse himself in the process ….
(Another video plays and it shows Horror In The High Desert director Dutch Marich.)
Marich: Hi, Horror In The High Desert fans! It’s me, Dutch Marich, and I want to thank you all for enjoying the movies, especially the last one, Majesty. But I recently had an epiphany and realized I HATE making horror movies! So I am announcing I am officially CANCELLING Part Five of the Horror In The High Desert series and going back to my first love, making documentary movies about the greatest Olympic sport of all time …. CURLING!
Cage: NO! DAMN YOU SAINT! THIS ISN’T FUNNY! YOU’VE GONE TOO FAR …. I THINK I’M GOING TO BE SICK!
Deal: Cage is down on all fours DRY HEAVING as the idea of Horror In The High Desert Part Five not being made is too much for him to handle!
Storm: Now ANOTHER video is playing on the television! What else could we see!
Deal: It looks like a government official making a speech? What in the world is going on!
Government official: Today, for the first time in history, the House Of Representatives UNANIMOUSLY voted to make the production, distribution and consumption of pineapple pizza ILLEGAL! The bill immediately went to the Senate where it passed UNANIMOUSLY and then went to the President’s desk where he immediately signed it and then promised that anyone caught violating this federal law will immediately go to prison for LIFE!
Dare: THIS ISN’T FUNNY SAINT! PINEAPPLE PIZZA IS A GIFT FROM THE GODS AND I REFUSE TO LISTEN TO YOU SULLY IT’S GOOD NAME LIKE THIS!
Deal: Dare is HYPERVENTILATING as this video clearly didn’t sit well with him! A light flicks on near Dare and we see a PINEAPPLE PIZZA on a table waiting for him! Dare immediately rushes over to get himself a slice to calm his nerves! He grabs a slice and we hear a BUZZING SOUND …. The pineapple pizza is attached to an ELECTRO SHOCK MACHINE! Dare is being ZAPPED with electricity while he holds the slice but he STILL EATS IT! Damn this man loves his pineapple pizza!
Storm: Even while he’s being shocked with electricity! The Saint has always said enjoying pineapple pizza was a sign of mental illness and he may be on to something!
Deal: Dare finishes the slice and flips off the Saint when he’s done! Neither he or Cage are happy with him right now!
Cage: WHAT THE HELL IS WRONG WITH YOU SAINT! THIS IS TOO MUCH!
Dare: YOU ARE A SICK MAN SAINT! YOU HEAR ME? YOU ARE SICK?
Saint: YOU GUYS WANT SICK? I’LL GIVE YOU SICK!
Deal: The Saint has a box and pulls out what appears to be noise cancelling headphones? Why the hell is the Saint putting on noise cancelling headphones?
Storm: The Saint pulls what appears to be a remote out of his pocket. He points it towards something and clicks a button. MUSIC starts to play …. Oh God Saint you didn’t. PLEASE TELL ME YOU DIDN’T!
Music: I JUST WANT YOU FOR MY OWN …. MORE THAN YOU COULD EVER KNOW …. MAKE MY WISH COME TRUE …. ALL I WANT FOR CHRISTMAS IS YOU!
Deal: DAMN IT HE DID! The Saint is TORTURING Cage and Dare with the most annoying, obnoxious, overplayed holiday song, ALL I WANT FOR CHRISTMAS BY MARIAH CAREY! THIS IS INHUMAN!
Cage: SAINT YOU SON OF A BITCH! THIS IS DEPRAVED EVEN FOR YOU!
Dare: MUSIC IS NOISE AND THIS IS THE NOISIEST NOISE I’VE EVER HEARD! I HATE YOU SAINT!
Saint: WHAT’S THAT? I CAN’T HEAR EITHER OF YOU! DAMN THESE NOISE CANCELLING HEADPHONES WORK GREAT! THEY WERE EXPENSIVE, BUT WORTH EVERY PENNY!
Deal: Cage and Dare are both covering their ears screaming bloody murder and who can blame them as the Saint has piped in Mariah Carey’s GOD AWFUL Christmas song to torture them! This is sick! Twisted! And I think this violates the part in the United States Constitution that outlaws CRUEL AND UNUSUAL PUNISHMENT as NO ONE likes this song!
Storm: Speak for yourself, I think it’s kinda catchy! ALL I WANT FOR CHRISTMAS …. IS YOU!
Deal: YOU NEED HELP! Cage and Dare have their ears covered and are screaming at the Saint to turn the song off and of course the Saint decides to TURN UP THE VOLUME! Cage and Dare now go to the door and are trying to kick it open but the door is LOCKED!
Storm: They are demanding it be open and are kicking at the door trying to break it down! Cage and Dare now both lower their shoulders and BLAST into the door and it opens up! They both go spilling into the hallway and they both look RELIEVED to be out of that room!
Saint: CAGE! DANIEL DARE! YOU HAVE BOTH FACED YOUR FEARS! POORLY! BUT YOU FACED THEM! I HOPE YOU ENJOYED THE SHOW! HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA!
Deal: The Saint is laughing hysterically at what he just put Cage and Dare through and for the first time ever I think Cage and Dare agree with each other as neither of them found this funny! But they don’t have time to worry about that as there is still a match to be won and now the fists start flying AGAIN!
Storm: They are fighting down the hallway and are battering each other against the wall! They have beaten each other half to death this entire time and they still have a lot of fight in them!
Deal: Cage and Dare continue to batter each other and they are making their way towards a GLASS DOOR! Cage and Dare are moving at WARP SPEED as they pummel each other and THEY THROW EACH OTHER THROUGH THE GLASS DOOR! OH MY GOD!
Storm: THAT WAS MESSED UP! These two were already bloody head to toe and now they just sliced each other open even more! There is a pool of blood forming beneath both of them and even more glass stuck in their bodies! How much further are they going to push each other!
Deal: As far as they have to! That’s how far they will push each other! Both men are pushing themselves up and we see they are on the patio that leads to the Cathedral’s backyard! They are now OUTSIDE and will you look at that? IT’S SNOWING! They are outside in the snow and there is a GIANT CHRISTMAS TREE in the back yard with CHRISTMAS GIFTS underneath it!
Storm: And look who’s standing in front of the tree …. It’s SAINTA CLAUS!
Deal: IT IS SAINTA CLAUS! The Saint has put on his Sainta Claus get up and is standing in front of the Christmas tree waving Cage and Dare towards him!
Saint: HO HO HO! MERRY CHRISTMAS TO YOU TWO! Despite the fact you both have turned my house in a war zone and will be paying through the nose to get it fixed, as the official provider of holiday greetings and seasons beatings, as the special referee of this all important match, I decided it was only right that I got each of you a very special CHRISTMAS GIFT! Dare, here is YOURS!
Deal: Sainta Claus hands Dare a box and he quickly opens it up …. EDNA! IT’S EDNA! The barbed wire baseball bat Dare has used on numerous victims over the years!
Saint: Enjoy the gift! If you don't, that's not my problem! Cage, here is YOURS!
Deal: Sainta Claus hands Cage his gift and he opens it up …. It’s a KENDO STICK wrapped with DUCT TAPE AND RAZOR BLADES!
Storm: Both Cage and Dare seem happy with their gifts which goes to show Sainta Claus is WAY BETTER than that fraud Santa Claus! That asshole always forgets the batteries!
Deal: Don’t get me started on that FAKE! But that’s for another day as after beating each other senseless throughout the Cathedral, Cage and Dare are now outside in the back yard, IN THE SNOW, bloodied and bruised with both of them holding a VERY DANGEROUS WEAPON in their hands! The blood pouring out of their numerous wounds is turning the snow beneath their feet bright red and here is a pool of blood around both men!
Saint: What are you two waiting for? You have your gifts, now FUCK EACH OTHER UP ALREADY!
Deal: They don’t need to be told twice as Cage and Dare are now DUELING with their weapons! Dare swings at Cage with Edna but he blocks it away with the Kendo Stick! Cage now swings at Dare who bats it away with Edna! These two are trying to MAIM each other permanently here in the backyard of the Cathedral!
Storm: And the snow is falling harder now! Both men are fighting the blood falling into their eyes and the snow blowing in their face! This match sure has had everything!
Deal: Dare and Cage continue to swing away at each other but are not able to land a shot! Cage takes a wild swing with the Kendo Stick but Dare ducks out of the way! Cage tries to get himself set but his feet slip in the snow and DARE SMASHES CAGE IN THE BACK WITH EDNA!
Storm: Cage HOWLS in agony as the barbed wire digs into his flesh! Dare takes Edna and is now GRINDING IT UP AND DOWN CAGE’S BACK! LOOK AT ALL THAT BLOOD!
Deal: Dare is taking chunks out of Cage’s back with Edna and there is a SICK, TWISTED SMILE ON DARE’S FACE! He is TORTURING CAGE and I THINK HE’S GETTING OFF ON IT!
Storm: Dare derives happiness from the misery of others and this is without question his HAPPY PLACE!
Deal: Cage grabs the Kendo Stick with both hands and takes a desperation swing backwards over his shoulders and gets Dare in the face with it! Cage now pulls the Kendo Stick forward and MY GOD! One of the razor blades got Dare on the side of his face and opened up a HUGE wound!
Storm: Dare recoils in pain and now Cage rushes at him and CROSS CHECKS Dare in the face with the Kendo Stick like a hockey player and Dare goes down! He’s trying to get up but is slipping on the snow and now Cage begins WHALING ON DARE WITH THE KENDO STICK!
Deal: Cage is GOING OFF on Dare and look at Cage’s face! He has gone totally SAVAGE! He may be here physically but mentally he is elsewhere as every facet of what makes Cage who he is and his humanity have taken leave from his mind and has been replaced by a bloodthirsty, ravenous ANIMAL!
Storm: It’s the zombie in him! You know how much he loves those zombie movies! He’s watched so many of them it’s turned him into one!
Deal: You know that’s not possible! Or I don’t think it is! Either way Cage is BATTERING Dare head to toe with that Kendo Stick and is opening a new one each time one of those razor blades makes contact with his flesh!
Storm: Dare tries to sit up and Cage BLASTS HIM OVER THE HEAD! Dare goes down and Cage goes for the cover! 1 …. 2 …. DARE KICKS OUT IN TIME!
Deal: Dare was able to kick out before the Saint counted to three, and did you notice each time the Saint’s hand slapped the snow, BLOOD came shooting up as everywhere these men go there is a pool of blood that follows them!
Storm: I saw that and that is the perfect way to describe this match! A never ending pool of blood! I’m surprised either of these men have any left!
Deal: Cage gets back to his feet and tries to reset as Dare is barely able to stand up! Cage moves towards Dare, Kendo Stick still in tow …. Dare grabs a handful of blood soaked snow and THROWS IT IN CAGE’S EYES! Cage is frantically wiping the snow out of his eyes …. Dare comes up from behind Cage with Edna and is TRYING TO FORCE IT INTO CAGE’S MOUTH!
Storm: Dare has a modified FULL NELSON on Cage and is using it to keep Edna in his mouth! Cage is trying to keep his mouth closed and the barbed wire is SLICING OPEN HIS LIPS!
Deal: Blood is now pouring out of Cage’s mouth and Cage is desperately trying to break out! Cage reaches his hands up and GRABS Edna! The barbed wire is cutting into his hands but he is FORCING Edna away from his mouth! Cage leans forward and now swings his head backwards into Dare’s face! He caught him on the nose and that stuns Dare! He does it again and Dare loses his grip!
Storm: Cage breaks free and turns to face Dare …. Dare raises Edna above his head and BRINGS IT DOWN VIOLENTLY ON CAGE’S HEAD! Cage hits the ground and now the blood is flowing like a river out of his head!
Deal: Dare is standing over Cage with a crazed look in his eyes and I feel like we just witnessed a horrific re-enactment of the scene from The Walking Dead where Negan killed Glen! Only Negan called his weapon Lucille and Dare is WAY MORE EVIL than Negan ever was!
Storm: Cage is down and he isn’t moving as Dare literally split his head open with Edna! A PERVERSE SMILE appears on Dare’s face and now he covers Cage! There is no way Cage kicks out of this!
Deal: The Saint counts and we get 1 …. 2 …. CAGE KICKS OUT! HE KICKED OUT! IT WAS AT THE LAST SECOND BUT DAMN IT HE KICKED OUT!
Storm: HOW! I THOUGHT HE WAS DONE! HOW DID HE KICK OUT!
Deal: Dare is asking himself the same question as he can’t believe Cage survived that! What a scene this is! Two of RAGE’s all time greats, battling it out in the back yard of another all time great, covered head to toe in their own blood as the Chicago snow falls around them!
Storm: The thing is only Dare is on his feet! Cage has next to nothing left and while Dare is beaten down himself, he still has more to give than Cage at this point! It’s going to take a miracle for Cage to pull this off!
Deal: Cage is trying to get to his feet and Dare raises his hand up! That means the TESTICLE SQUEEZE is coming as he wants to end this NOW! Dare charges in for the Testcicle Squeeze …. Cage BLOCKS IT and takes Dare to the ground with an arm bar! He sees the Kendo Stick nearby and places Dare’s hand on it …. CAGE STOMPS DARE’S HAND ON THE KENDO STICK!
Storm: One of the razor blades sliced open Dare’s hand! Cage just cut open his power hand, the one he uses for the Testicle Squeeze and that cut is SICKENING! There is blood everywhere!
Deal: That also snapped the Kendo Stick in half and now Cage’s weapon is useless! But he picks Dare up and delivers a FALCON ARROW on what’s left of it and the razor blades go into Dare’s back! Cage covers him and here’s the count! 1 …. 2 …. DARE KICKS OUT RIGHT BEFORE THREE!
Storm: Now I’m asking HOW DID DARE DO THAT! That would have put away most wrestlers easily!
Deal: Dare isn’t most wrestlers! Neither is Cage! And these men are giving everything they have in this WAR of a match! Cage can’t believe he didn’t get the three count there and seems to be asking himself what is it going to take to defeat Dare!
Storm: You can see his breath in the cold Chicago air as he tries to think of something, anything to put Dare down as nothing has worked so far!
Deal: Cage gets to his feet and again goes to try to put Dare away …. TESTICLE SQUEEZE! DARE HAS THE TESTICLE SQUEEZE ON CAGE! That’s the same hand that got sliced open by the razor blades on the Kendo Stick and blood is pouring out of Dare’s hand as he applies the hold but it seems to be working as Cage is in TORTUROUS PAIN!
Storm: The Saint is standing by Cage to see if he taps out, but Cage is refusing to give in! Dare is screaming at Cage to call it quits while his manhood is intact but Cage will not tap out!
Deal: Normally there would be ring ropes Cage could try to get to but they are fighting outside in the snow so Cage has nothing to turn to except whatever strength he has left! The problem is I don’t think he has much if any left!
Storm: Cage is hanging on, using the strongest part of his body to stay in the fight and that’s his HEART! Cage’s biggest strength throughout his career has always been his heart, but it’s also been his biggest weakness as it has led him to push him further than he should have! This is looking like one of those times!
Deal: The Saint continues to look over Cage to see if he’s going to tap and Cage is still refusing to give in! Dare is squeezing harder and harder and you can only imagine the pain Cage is in right now! Dare is telling the Saint to call the match but Cage screams at him not to even think about it because he’s not done!
Storm: This is PAINFUL to watch! Cage is refusing to give in but he looks to be fading! I think he’s fading!
Deal: HE IS! Cage looks like he is passing out as his eyes are rolling back in his head! He is losing consciousness and now the Saint raises Cage’s hand …. It falls! He raises it a second time and it FALLS AGAIN!
Storm: This isn’t looking good for Cage! One more time and it’s over!
Deal: Dare is screaming at the Saint to raise his hand again! He believes Cage is done and won’t respond! The Saint takes a deep breath and raises Cage’s hand a third time …. IT STAYS UP! CAGE’S HAND STAYS UP! DARE CAN’T BELIEVE IT! THE SAINT CAN’T BELIEVE! THESE FANS IN NEW YORK CAN’T BELIEVE IT! AND I SURE AS HELL CAN’T BELIEVE IT EITHER!
Storm: The fans here in New York City are on their feet cheering for Cage! They want him to keep fighting! They want him to take down Dare!
Fans: CAGE! CAGE! CAGE!
Deal: The sound of the fans chanting for Cage is being piped into the loud speaker system of the Cathedral and they can hear it in the back yard! Cage can hear it and is now pounding his hand on the ground trying to fire himself up as the fans continue to chant louder!
Storm: Cage is trying to WILL himself to overcome the UNGODLY PAIN he is feeling and fight out of the Testicle Squeeze that Dare has shown no signs of letting up on! In fact he’s only putting more pressure on!
Deal: I’ve never seen a more pained expression in my life than the one I see on Cage’s face right now! But I’ve also never seen a look of greater determination either! Cage is trying to force his way to his feet while Dare STILL has the Testicle Squeeze on!
Storm: He’s back on his feet! Cage has somehow forced his way to his feet!
Deal: Cage is back up and now he reaches down to Dare’s hand that has the Testicle Squeeze on and JAMS HIS THUMB INTO THE CUT ON HIS HAND! Remember that’s the hand Cage stomped into the Kendo Stick that got cut open by the razor blades! Now Cage is DIGGING his thumb into that wound and is RIPPING IT OPEN FURTHER!
Storm: Dare is HOWLING IN PAIN and blood is GUSHING out of the wound!
Deal: Cage continues to jam his thumb into the wound and DARE LETS GO! DARE LETS GO OF THE TESTICLE SQUEEZE …. THUNDER CAGE! CAGE GOT HIM WITH THE THUNDER CAGE!
Storm: DARE IS DOWN! HE’S DOWN AND HE ISN’T MOVING!
Deal: CAGE COVERS HIM! 1 …. 2 …. 3! CAGE GOT HIM! HE GOT HIM! CAGE IS THE NEW RAGE WORLD CHAMPION!
**DING**DING**DING**
Stock: LADIES AND GENTLEMEN! THE WINNER OF THE FEAR FACTORY …. AND THE NEW RAGE WORLD CHAMPION …. CAGE!
(Deafening pop from the fans. A video of the fans celebrating the win is projected onto a large screen by the Cathedral’s backyard with chants of CAGE! CAGE! CAGE! erupting again.)
Deal: CAGE HAS DONE IT! Cage has defeated Daniel Dare in what might be the SICKEST and BLOODIEST match I have ever seen but Cage defeats Daniel Dare and is now the NEW RAGE WORLD CHAMPION! HE DID IT!
Storm: What a match! WHAT A MATCH THIS WAS! It had everything you could possibly think of and more! These men threw everything they had at each other and gave us a match for the ages. But in the end Cage prevails and RAGE has a new world champion!
Deal: Dare is sitting in the snow, covered in blood and breathing heavily, taking in the sight of the Saint handing Cage the RAGE World Championship belt and raising his hand in victory!
Storm: Cage looks up at the video showing the fans celebrating back in New York City and raises the belt above his head in acknowledgement! The cheers get even louder as the fans get the ending they were hoping for, Cage is walking out as champion!
Deal: A feud between two of the biggest names in RAGE that has lasted for almost THREE YEARS comes to a head in a match I will never forget for as long as I live. The Saint has pulled out his cellphone and is telling the paramedics to come inside NOW as Dare, clearly in pain, is trying to stand and walk off but is having difficulty doing so while Cage COLLAPSES into the snow as the exhaustion finally overwhelms him!
Storm: Is Cage making SNOW ANGELS or are his arms and legs just moving because of the cold and pain?
Deal: I don’t know, but whatever it is Cage is making a snow angel with his own blood and it’s own way that seems like a fitting end to this match! The paramedics have made it to the back yard and immediately begin working on Cage and Dare as both of these men are going to need serious medical attention after this!
Storm: That’s not all who came out, look who else has joined us!
Deal: It’s the FREAKS ON PARADE! We haven’t seen them in forever! They have come out to the back yard and they have HUGE BOX OF FIRE WORKS! They start lighting them off and we have a Christmas fireworks display to end Year 22! Cage sees the fireworks and says something to the Saint!
Cage: I THOUGHT YOU SAID NOTHING FLAMMABLE!
Saint: I SAID NOTHING FLAMMABLE FOR YOU!
Cage: BASTARD! IT WAS ONE ROOM!
Saint: IT WAS A BIG ROOM!
Deal: The Saint and Cage continue to discuss the flammable items issue as the paramedics continue to work on him as well as Dare. The Freaks are filling the sky with fireworks and this is the perfect way to end 2025 in RAGE! Thank you all for watching Year 22 and we can’t wait to see all of you in 2026! Until then MERRY CHRISTMAS, HAPPY HOLIDAYS AND WE WILL SEE YOU NEXT YEAR!
(The ending credits roll with Cage being loaded onto a stretcher with the RAGE World Championship belt resting on his waist, Dare being wheeled out on a stretcher of his own and the Freaks On Parade continuing to set off fireworks while the Saint looks on.)
[Card]
RAGE Year 22 PPV
Tuesday, December 23rd, 2025
Madison Square Garden - New York, New York
Main Event
RAGE World Championship
-Live from The Saint's Cathedral in Chicago, Illinois on RAGE Vision!
-Fear Factory Match
Special Guest Referee: The Saint
Daniel Dare (champion) vs. Cage
RAGE Bare Knuckles Championship
The Bootslut (champion) w/ Filthy Phil vs. Monster Big Tel
RAGE Scientific Showcase Championship
Doug Devens (champion) w/ Thomas Gordon vs. Nightwalker
RAGE High Stakes Championship
Scott Grayse (champion) vs. Doug Devens w/ Thomas Gordon
RAGE Gauntlet Tag Team Championships
Thee Storm (Lady Giant and Crazy Jenna) (champions) vs. Action Jay Jackson and Gemini w/ Homeless Don
One-on-One Match
-Paid for by Richard Mason
-Live from Saudi Arabia on RAGE Vision!
Steve Hogar vs. Kip Kutler
Loser Leaves RAGE Match
-Handicapped Match
Harvey Adams vs. Sweet FA and Tuppence Banglarron w/ Filthy Phil
Double Jeopardy Prize Steel Cage Match
-Climb the cage - somehow figure out a way to win the briefcase hanging from the rafters to claim the Double Jeopardy prize!
Participants:
Joe Mills
Dana Czech
Monster Big Pat
Monster Big Dave
Monster Big Hamish
Kristian Bane
Harmony Hardin
Sin
Biz MacTavish
Cora
Kristial Ball
Bart the Florida Man
LaPercell Daisy
Dan the Baptist
Lucy
Bobby Bastard
Harold Hartley
Malaboo Dreamstone
Alice Killjoy
Dolly Killjoy
Fifteen
Reginald Van Newton
Shannan Hicks
[Content]
Deal: We are kicking things off here at Year 22 with the Double Jeopardy Cage match! 23 RAGE superstars will be competing inside of this cage to claim the prize that is inside a briefcase that is suspended above the ring! The object is to climb the cage and claim the briefcase and whoever is able to grab it and win the Double Jeopardy prize, it will grant whoever wins it the ability to restart ANY MATCH ONE TIME and there is NO EXPIRATION DATE on this prize!
Storm: That’s a TRUE LEGEND of a prize, almost as good as waking up on Christmas morning and finding Santa Claus left you a Buddy Meyers bath bomb and a super sized box of Corn Flakes under your tree! Neil Puller and his Ricker Fed crap has nothing to do with this!
Deal: Yeah, sure let’s go with that! There is a verifiable WHO’S WHO of RAGE competing in this match. I mean look at all these WORLD CLASS SUPERSTARS competing in this match!
Joe Mills
Dana Czech
Monster Big Pat
Monster Big Dave
Monster Big Hamish
Kristian Bane
Harmony Hardin
Sin
Biz MacTavish
Cora
Kristal Ball
Bart the Florida Man
LaPercell Daisy
Dan the Baptist
Lucy
Bobby Bastard
Harold Hartley
Malaboo Dreamstone
Alice Killjoy
Dolly Killjoy
Fifteen
Reginald Van Newton
Shannan Hicks
Storm: That’s a hell of a list! A total VIP contingent of RAGE AND PRO WRESTLING!
Deal: Every wrestler in RAGE is a VIP of this business! That’s what makes us RAGE!
Stock: LADIES AND BLOODY GENTLEMEN! UP NEXT IS THE DOUBLE BLOODY JEOPARDY CAGE MATCH! THE DOUBLE JEOPARDY PRIZE IS INSIDE A BLOODY BRIEFCASE SUSPENDED FROM THE RAFTERS ABOVE THE RING! THE FIRST PERSON TO CLIMB THE BLOODY CAGE AND GRAB THE BRIEFCASE WILL WIN THE DOUBLE JEOPARDY PRIZE WHICH WILL ALLOW THE HOLDER TO RESTART ONE BLOODY MATCH ANY TIME AT A TIME AND PLACE OF THEIR BLOODY CHOOSING AND THERE IS NO BLOODY EXPIRATION DATE ON THIS PRIZE!
NOW THAT WE GOT THAT OUT OF THE BLOODY WAY LET’S MEET THE BLOODY COMPETITORS!
JOE MILLS
DANA CZECH
MONSTER BIG PAT
MONSTER BIG DAVE
MONSTER BIG HAMISH
KRISTIAN BANE
HARMONY HARDIN
SIN
BIZ MACTAVISH
CORA
KRISTAL BALL
BART THE FLORIDA MAN
LAPERCELL DAISY
DAN THE BAPTIST
LUCY
BOBBY BASTARD
HAROLD HARTLEY
MALABOO DREAMSTONE
ALICE KILLJOY
DOLLY KILLJOY
FIFTEEN
REGINALD VAN NEWTON
AND SHANNAN BLOODY HICKS!
Deal: We are just moments away from this very important match! But now that the wrestlers are inside the cage I notice we are short a few wrestlers as Kristal Ball is nowhere to be found! What is going on with that?
Storm: I don’t know why she wouldn’t be here, but Ball is apparently running late or totally forgot about the match and I doubt she forgot!
Deal: I doubt that too! I also don’t see Harold Hartley either! He was listed as one of the favorites in Las Vegas to win this, but he’s not here either! What is going on?
Storm: Hartley never runs late, I hope nothing happened to him! Same goes for Kristal Ball! What is going on here!?
Deal: That’s two people missing from this match and we have no idea what happened to them! We’ll have to find out later as right now this match is about to start with the 21 wrestlers who did make it to the cage!
**DING**DING**
Deal: Here we go and immediately we have wrestlers going towards the cage wall! Bart the Florida Man makes a quick move to get towards the briefcase, but Monster Big Hamish grabs him off the cage wall and CHOKE SLAMS him to the mat!
Storm: Harmony Hardin is on the top turnbuckle trying to get up the cage but Fifteen comes underneath her and POWER BOMBS Hardin to the mat!
Deal: RVN now runs up and STOMPS Hardin in the head! He calls her a DEFECT for thinking she could claim a prize meant for either him or Fifteen!
Storm: Cora turns and spins. She wipes out both of the Killjoys with a FLYING BODY BLOCK! Cora now turns towards the cage and starts to climb but is quickly cut off by Lucy who grabs her by the shoulder and yanks her back down!
Deal: Lucy tries to climb the cage wall, but Bobby grabs her by the ankle and roughly pulls Lucy off the wall! Lucy angrily shoves him and the former couple are having words with each other, but here comes DTB from behind with a DOUBLE AXE HANDLE to Bobby!
Storm: Monsters Big Dave and Big Pat are slugging it out with Mills and Czech as they all are preventing each other from getting onto the cage! The Double Jeopardy prize is dangling from the rafters waiting for someone to climb up and grab it but that is going to be a tough task for whoever pulls it off!
Deal: Shannan Hicks has LaPecell Daisy above his head and PRESS SLAMS her into the cage! He now flexes his muscles in celebration and screams at everyone in the cage!
Hicks: Y’ALL BETTER GET OUT OF MAHHH WAY BECAUSE IMMA WINNING THIS ONE, DADDY!
Storm: Nice to see Hicks is as confident as ever, but he better pay attention because Bane comes up from behind and THROWS Hicks face first into the cage!
Deal: Malaboo Dreamstone is tied up with Sin and Biz and they are letting each other have it! There will be no teamwork found in this match tonight!
*The action continues for the next several minutes with every wrestler showing out. Mills and Czech show off their legendary teamwork as they take down Big Dave and Big Pat with a combination of a Double Superkick followed by a Double Drop Kick. Big Dave and Big Pat return the favor shortly after that as they threw Mills and Czech over their shoulders, intentionally smashing Mills and Czech into each other before delivering a massive power slam to both.
Fifteen showed off his impressive skills by climbing the cage and leaping off towards Bastard Bobby with a dynamic flying shoulder tackle. Bobby was able to fight back and hit Fifteen with a Fall Away Slam into the cage. Lucy and Dan The Baptist double team Bobby and drop him with a DDT into a Curb Stomp combo, which leads to Bobby getting an unlikely assist from Cora who sends Lucy flying into the cage with an amazing Flying Head Scissors. Bobby got up and dropped DTB with a clothesline, only to find himself swarmed by Fifteen and RVN.
Sin and Biz show off their impressive teamwork against the Killjoys with Filthy Phil cheering them on from the outside. Sin, putting her announcing skills to use during the assault, perfectly narrates the ass kicking Biz and herself lay on the Killjoy’s, throwing the word bloody and some other choice words we will not repeat here at them, clearly enjoying the beating they are delivering. And of course Biz made sure to leave her mark, literally, as she bit both Alice and Dolly on their shoulders, leaving a huge bite mark on them and nearly taking a large chunk of flesh with her.
Hicks and Bane take turns smashing each other’s head into the cage, with Hicks repeatedly asking Bane “DO YOU KNOW WHO YOU’RE MESSING WITH, DADDY?”, a question Bane clearly gets tired of being asked very quickly.
Dreamstone found herself tied up with Bart and LaPercell and that fight proved far more vicious than people expected with all of them hitting what could be considered dirty moves on each other in the process.
There was no shortage of high impact moves as wrestlers such as Mills, DTB, Sin, and Big Hamish all pulling off amazing moves off of the cage well, such as Mills with a Moonsault off the cage onto the Monsters, DTB with an amazing Tornado DDT on Bobby, Sin with a Hurricanrana on Alice and Big Hamish of all people with a massive splash onto Bart the Florida Man who was all over the place during the chaos.
There were several near misses as numerous wrestlers went for the briefcase and failed. Biz came close, Lucy almost got it, RVN made a suicidal leap off of the cage and came within an inch of claiming it, and Big Dave came painfully close before missing it and crashing into several wrestler’s below.
There was no shortage of highlight reel moves, but perhaps the most shocking moment didn’t involve an attempt for the briefcase but something far more controversial involving Cora!
Deal: Cora and Lucy are battling each other tooth and nail as they are bashing each other’s head into the cage! Lucy with a martial arts kick to Cora, who responds with a spinning back fist to Lucy!
Storm: They have really torn into each other! I would love to see them face off in a regular match after this!
Deal: So would I! Lucy with a Knee Strike to Cora, but she quickly follows up with a HEAD BUTT! That knocks Lucy backwards and now Cora starts to climb the cage! She has her eyes on the briefcase as she goes but now Lucy recovers and goes after her! Lucy clocks Cora in the head and drives her head into the cage! Lucy has Cora by the mask and is SMASHING her head into the cage!
Storm: Cora fires her elbow into Lucy’s midsection and that slows her down! Cora now SHOVES Lucy and she is losing her footing! Lucy reaches out for the cage wall to prevent her from falling, but accidentally gets a hold of Cora’s mask and RIPS IT OFF AS SHE FALLS TO THE MAT …. CORA HAS BEEN UNMASKED ….
Deal: IT’S KRISTAL BALL! CORA HAS BEEN KRISTAL BALL UNDER A MASK THIS WHOLE TIME! This explains why we thought Kristal Ball was missing because she was actually disguised as CORA in that mask!
Storm: The fans are SHOCKED as they can’t believe what they just saw! Filthy Phil is FEIGNING surprise like he didn’t know what was going on! He actually yelled at Kristal Ball “WHAT ARE YOU DOING AND WHY ARE YOU WEARING CORA’S MASK!” and I call BULLSHIT!
Deal: I’m also calling BULLSHIT and so is this crowd! They are giving Filthy Phil the business as we just discovered Cora was Kristal Ball in a mask and has been made to pull DOUBLE DUTY by Phil by having her wrestle TWICE at RAGE events and HE’S collecting DOUBLE WAGES for one wrestler!
Storm: The fans are yelling at Filthy Phil and some of them are throwing their empty drink cups and food wrappers at him and are calling him a crook! Filthy Phil is trying to explain himself to the fans at ringside and that is going as poorly as you would expect!
Deal: Filthy Phil is still being pelted with garbage and OH GOD! He just got blasted by a cheese burger from an angry kid in the front row! His jacket is now COVERED with ketchup, mayonnaise, lettuce and onions and now someone takes a container of MUSTARD and SQUIRTS him with it! The fans are not happy with Filthy Phil EXPLOITING poor Kristal Ball and now he is covered in food condiments!
Storm: It serves him right and I hope Kristal Ball is at least getting her share of those wages that Filthy Phil is collecting for himself! What a SCAM ARTIST!
*The fallout from the unmasking of Cora brought a great deal of heat on Filthy Phil as even the wrestlers started calling him out for being greedy and exploiting Cora, prompting the announcers to remark that Filthy Phil is lucky he is outside of the cage while the wrestlers are inside as Filthy Phil would likely be on the receiving end of a serious beating. A few wrestlers even offered to hook Cora up with a good attorney to ensure she gets all the money she’s owed.
As for the match itself, there were several more near misses, including one by DTB who was on the top of the cage and was extremely close to grabbing the briefcase. Bobby climbed up the cage and prevented DTB from grabbing it and was able to hit DTB with the most ring shaking Bastard Bomb of his career on DTB off the cage!
RVN quickly followed Bobby up and delivered a Session Ender off of the cage and Fifteen followed that with a massive splash off of the top rope! All three of them begin working over Bobby and which led to Cora actually “running” in to help Bobby, one of the wrestlers who promised to hook her up with a good attorney, in order to attempt to fight them off.
This led to a massive brawl that saw Sin and Biz getting involved, the Killjoy’s joining in, Harmony Hardin getting involved, Hicks, Bane, Bart, Daisy as well as Monster Big Hamish. Despite Bouts Of Honor being over, it was clear the bad blood between Team Cage and Team Dare still lingered as this brawl took over almost the entire cage. While they all brawled back and forth, this left Mills, Czech, Big Dave and Big Pat alone to battle each other in a match deciding encounter.)
Deal: Big Pat has Czech up and hits him with a CHOKE SLAM! Czech bounces off the mat and Big Pat turns towards Mills who NAILS HIM WITH A SUPER KICK! Big Dave rushes at him and gets a super kick of his own! The Monsters are rocked and now Mills is climbing the cage! He has his eyes on the briefcase and there is no one in his way!
Storm: Mills is climbing the cage as fast as he can but Big Pat and Big Dave are back up and are CLIMBING after him! Mills is almost to the top of the cage, but Big Pat has him by the ankle and is trying to pull him down! Now Big Dave has the other ankle and is doing the same!
Deal: Mills is hanging onto the top of the cage for dear life as both Big Pat and Big Dave are trying to stop him from getting to the briefcase …. HERE COMES CZECH! He’s back up and is climbing the cage towards Mills!
Storm: Czech has gotten between the Monsters and ELBOWS Big Dave in the face! Now he elbows Big Pat! They lose their grip on Mills ankles now Czech climbs up and tells Mills to get on his shoulders!
Deal: Mills nods his head and now he is STANDING on Czech’s shoulders while Czech holds onto the cage! Big Pat and Big Dave once again reach for Mills as he LEAPS off of Czech’s shoulder’s just as Czech takes Big Pat and Big Dave back down to the mat with a DOUBLE CLOTHESLINE … MILLS GRABS THE BRIEFCASE IN MID AIR AND CRASHES TO THE MAT WITH IT! MILLS WINS THE DOUBLE JEOPARDY PRIZE!
**DING**DING**DING**
Stock: LADIES AND GENTLEMEN! THE WINNER OF THE DOUBLE BLOODY JEOPARDY CAGE MATCH AND THE DOUBLE JEOPARDY PRIZE …. JOE MILLS!
(Crowd reacts loudly)
Deal: WOW! WHAT AN ENDING! Joe Mills climbed on the shoulders of his long time partner Dana Czech and made an incredible leap to grab the briefcase to claim victory and the Double Jeopardy prize inside of it! Talk about TEAM WORK!
Storm: Mills is holding up the briefcase in victory and Czech rushes over to congratulate him! Czech is helping Mills to his feet as the rest of the wrestlers clear out of the cage cursing themselves out over the lost opportunity.
Deal: Mills can now restart any match at any time one time with that prize and there is no expiration date so he can use that prize ANY TIME he wants. It can be next week or next year and Mills can plot and plan how to best use it without the burden of a deadline hanging over his head. Talk about a valuable prize!
Storm: We can only guess when and where Mills will use that prize, but whenever and wherever he uses it, you know he is going to make sure he has maximum strategic advantage when he does!
Deal: Mills has been around long enough to know the benefit of such a prize and how to use it to maximum effect. Mills is parading around the cage with the briefcase in celebration as we kick off Year 22 in grand fashion!
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*Stock: The following match is for the RAGE HIGH STAKES BLOODY CHAMPIONSHIP!
(HUGE crowd pop!)
*Stock: Introducing first, from Chicago, weighing in at 254 bloody pounds, he is the reigning RAGE SCIENTIFIC SHOWCASE CHAMPION - DOUG DEVENS!!!
("Ride of the Valkyries" by Wagner plays as Doug Devens makes his way out to boos from the crowd. There is no interaction between Devens and the fans as he makes his way to the ring with his manager, Thomas Gordon.)
*Stock: And now – Ladies and bloody Gents, get ready, because …..
Standing 6’6” and weighing 236 bloody pounds, from Grand Rapids, Michigan
HERE IS…
THE RAGE HIGH STAKES CHAMPION
SCOTT GRAYSE!!!
(Lights go out in the arena, fans give a mixed reaction. The voice of Scott Grayse comes on "Judgement is coming" as "Cult" by Magnolia Park hits and the lights come back on and on the RAGEvision we see the words "C.H.A.O.S" as Grayse hits the curtain and the fans give him more cheers then boos. Scott pulls out Helen, his trusty hammer from inside the front of his pants. Grayse slides in and poses with Helen.)
Daisy: (Makes a surprise cameo appearance, says one line, and then disappears) Oooh, I'd love to see what else Scotty can pull out of his pants!!!
**DING**DING**
Deal: This is one of two matches tonight for Doug Devens. If he's smart, he'll pace himself and resist the temptation to "go mad." The shorter this match is, the more it favors him.
Storm: (Pops a Leucovorin pill to enhance his verbal skills) Indubitably, my dear Vandessa. Thomas Gordon has accompanied Devens to the ring, but Grayse's second-in-command, Kristian Bane, is conspicuous by his absence.
Deal: I noticed that too. And Grayse and Devens-- WHAT THE HELL??? SANTA CLAUS just JUMPED into the ring and SWUNG a GIANT CANDY CANE into both Devens and referee John Ellers!
Storm: Were they on the Naughty List?
Deal: I have no idea. Wait, WHY am I answering this question?!
Storm: I don't think that's the REAL Santa!!!
Deal: (Sarcastically) REALLY???
Storm: I think that's KRISTIAN BANE dressed up as Santa!
Deal: Sherlock Holmes is on the case...
Storm: I prefer to think of myself as Carmen Sandiego.
Deal: Now "Santa" Bane puts Grayse on top of Devens and shakes Ellers out of his stupor.
*Ellers: 1...2...3!
Deal: DEVENS with a shoulder up. "SANTA" can't believe it!
Storm: Now Ellers ORDERS "Santa" to the back or he'll STRIP Grayse of the High Stakes Title and AUTOMATICALLY AWARD IT to Devens.
Deal: DEVENS takes advantage of the distraction with a neckbreaker on Grayse from behind and a cover.
*Ellers: 1...2...
Deal: Grayse kicks out as Bane storms to the back.
Storm: What is Grayse doing now?
Deal: He exits the ring and grabs an iPad from one of his fans in the front row.
Storm: They call themselves the Grayselanders.
Deal: Cute. But what is Grayse doing with that iPad?
Storm: He's entering something into CHATGPT!
Deal: NOW I've seen everything. Grayse is consulting AI to determine his next move.
Storm: Will it help?
Deal: (Ducks out of the way) Grayse JUMPS onto our table and NAILS a SPLIT-LEGGED MOONSAULT from the table to INSIDE THE RING on Devens!
Storm: We've never seen THAT from Grayse before!!!
Deal: (Shrugs) I guess ChatGPT told him to do it. And Grayse with the cover...
*Ellers: 1...2...3!
Deal: Not quite!
Storm: A frustrated Grayse scrambles back to the outside and enters something into ChatGPT again.
Deal: CORKSCREW LEGDROP by Scott Grayse - always a classic - and another cover.
*Ellers: 1...2...3!
Deal: Devens gets his foot on the ropes right before the 3.
Storm: Grayse is pulling out moves we've never seen from him before.
Deal: All thanks to ChatGPT, which he's using again to determine his next step.
Storm: Now Grayse is cackling, like he saw something funny on the ChatGPT prompt, and he has a VICIOUS look in his eyes.
Deal: TESTICLE SQUEEZE by Grayse. He's laughing like a hyena at this tribute-slash-mockery of the man who stopped his title reign at 517 days.
Storm: According to ChatGPT, Devens faced Dare before in the BWFE and actually defeated him. Our current ring announcer, Robert Stock, was Devens' manager. Dare would not be seen again for quite some time.
Deal: Devens is fading fast. Grayse LETS GO, STEPS BACK, and goes for the LIGHTS OUT SUPERKICK!
Storm: But Gordon TRIPS Grayse, GRABS Ellers, and THROWS the iPad to Devens behind Ellers' back!
Deal: Devens CLOCKS Grayse in the head with the iPad! And it malfunctions on contact, with Siri now repeating "DON'T GO MAD!" in a male British voice.
*Ellers: 1...2...3!
**DING**DING**DING**
*Stock: The winner of the match and NEEEEEEEEEEW RAGE HIGH STAKES CHAMPION - DOUG DEVENS!!!
Deal: Devens gets out of there QUICKLY as he now has to concentrate on Nightwalker.
Storm: The fans are booing the result. They're 100% in support of Grayse in this one.
Deal: Be that as it may, Doug Devens now possesses the belt that allows him to trade it in for a shot at any title he wants in RAGE.
Storm: If that is what he wants to do.
Deal: Scott Grayse held the High Stakes Championship for SEVERAL MONTHS and NEVER cashed it in. A missed opportunity to face Daniel Dare one more time? We'll never know. Because Doug Devens now holds the title, and that makes the Church an ESPECIALLY dangerous threat!
~~~
Deal: Once again Dare has his knives out and this time it’s for Harvey Adams.. Not only does Harvey find himself in a Loser Leaves RAGE Match, but he’s facing his daughters!
Storm: Yep, that is pure evil – or genius, depending on which side of the cosmos you’re sitting.
Deal: This must be horrible for ALL the competitors. Either Harvey Adams goes or both of his daughters do!
Storm: And there’s no way Stinker is going to let that happen. He’d sooner put salt on his corn flakes than let two lovely earners like Sweet FA and Tuppy go.
Deal: Yes, He’s already seen his income cut as Cora was revealed to be Kristal Ball! Anyway, enough about him, let’s pass things over to Stock as this one is about to get under way.
Stock: Righto, listen up, you bloody lot! This next bloody match is a “LOSER LEAVES RAGE MATCH”! Too bloody right it is. And just WHICH sod is bloody leaving? Well it’ll be EITHER….
Ladies and bloody gents – especially you gents, RAGE is now proper bloody proud to bring you – with a combined weight of an earth-shattering and totally incredible 235 bloody pounds; it’s T'n'T! - Lucky Tuppy and Tiffany "Sweet FA" Adams - The Sweet T’s!!
To the accompaniment of Neil Diamond - Sweet Caroline (Audio) Tuppy and Tiff (SFA) emerge through the curtain. Both blondes smile excitedly as they wave to the fans. The waves change to arm sways as they lead the fans into chanting the chorus along with the added “so good!” thrown in.
The girls are ‘dressed’ in plunging neckline one pieces which have absolutely no sides to them whatsoever. Sweet FA has pink lightning bolts on hers and Tuppy has blue ones. They both wear white cowboy boots with the same coloured lightning bolts.
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They strut down to the ring blowing kisses to the crowd, pausing occasionally for pictures.
Once in the ring they make a point of shaking the referee’s hand before taking their places in their corner, still smiling.
Stock: Bloody hell! OR!!!…. facing them…. hailing from Pittsburg, PA and weighing in at 285 bloody pounds, he is...HARVEY ADAMS!
("Harder, Faster, Better, Stronger " hits as Adams strolls to the ring like he owns the place….which he pretty much does. He enters the ring and poses as white pyro goes off over his head.)
Deal: And both girls rush over to give their dad a hug!
Storm: They’re probably secreting weapons on him so that he gets disqualified.
Deal: They are NOT! Besides, in those outfits those bimbos couldn’t possibly secrete anything.
Storm: Ah, but...no, that’s a fair point actually.
Deal: Terry Dale is our match official. He’s good to go and calls for the bell.
**DING**DING**
Storm: And …. nothing.
Deal: No, the girls back up and decide that they are going to tag as that’s the fair ‘Super Face Megastar’ thing to do. Harvey though won’t hear of it. He’s telling them to BOTH stay in the ring. Filthy Phil is loudly seconding that, pointing out that there was nothing in the rules about it being a tag match. Nerison has a word with Stock.
Storm: Yeah and Stock says that BOTH girls HAVE TO BE IN THE RING as that’s what Dare intended.
Deal: Tuppy apologises to Dale AND Harvey as she gets back into the ring. There’s STILL no action though.
Storm: And that’s not good enough for these fans OR for Stock. He’s telling them that if they don’t start NOW then all THREE will be LOSERS and kicked out. Adams immediately charges! Running clothesline. That flattens Tiffany. Tuppy darts forward to Spear Harvey, but he bends to catch her around the middle and Suplexes her over ONTO Tiff!
Storm: He ain’t messing around. It makes sense. If the girls AND him were going to be kicked out he may as well fight to save one of them – himself.
Deal: Let’s not forget that Adams only discovered he had a daughter – Tiffany, this year. So they aren’t exactly that close. As to Tuppy, she’s an adopted daughter. On the other hand, both girls are very impressed with Adams and do indeed seems to love him as the father he is. Then again, they aren’t the sharpest tools in the box.
Storm: Now Adams drops to pin BOTH!
Dale: ONE! - TWO!!
Deal: And Stinker has Rakshasa reach in and pull Adams backwards by the ankle! The girls both throw up an arm, but whether they’d have been in time is now academic.
Storm: Now normally Adams would be going off on one about that, but he’s shrugging it off. He stands and waits for both girls to stand. They then do Rock-Paper-Scissors for absolutely no reason that I can determine and Tuppy runs in to attack with a Missile Drop Kick - a REAL one! Harvey is knocked back into the ropes. He rebounds and jumps over Tuppy to charge at Tiff – who turns away to cover her face! NO! It’s a back kick!
Storm: And it catches Harvey square in the balls!
Deal: Harvey doubles and folds to his knees. Tiff turns around – horrified and runs over to apologise.
Storm: She should be attacking him not saying soothing words!
Deal: And that’s exactly what Stinker is telling her. He’s pounding a fist into the other palm and shouting at the two bimbos that this is their livelihoods at stake. And his!
Storm: It’s a fair point.
Deal: And Harvey suddenly strikes to drop Tiff with a jaw-breaker! In comes Tuppy! Running knee to the jaw!
Storm: And Stinker is slapping the apron in relief. Seems his bimbos may have finally woken up. Of course, how long they stay awake is an entirely different matter.
Deal: Adams drops backwards and Sweet FA twines her legs around his head!
Storm: That’s a proper Triangle Hold is that! A REAL submission move! How in the name of Neil “By Gawd” Puller did she do that?
Deal: Not a little ironic that Harvey has been tutoring these girls and now he’s seeing just how much they’ve learnt first hand. Oh, now Tuppy has the other arm and is applying a nasty wrist lock!
Storm: And those HURT!
Deal: Yeah, Harvey is suddenly up against it and try as he might can’t liberate himself. NO! He manages to pull out of Tuppy’s grasp, but she’s straight back on the arm and now seeking to hyper extend the elbow!
Storm: Looks like Harvey decided to teach them the extra painful moves.
Deal: And he’s certainly feeling it. Dale goes to a knee and asks - Does he quit!
Storm: Nope. He’s using his legs to crab around. He may be being throttled and faced with a broken arm, but he still weighs more than both bimbos combined!
Deal: Yes and he’s using that extra muscle to swivel around and – Foot to the ropes!
Storm: He did it!
Deal: Dale calls for the break and the two girls immediately release Harvey.
Storm: Stinker sure liked that – better than ice cold milk on his corn flakes, but NOT the clean break. He’s trying to convince those girls that they need to keep those holds on to the last second. Not sure he’s getting through to them though.
Deal: They’re bimbos. There’s very little chance that he is.
Storm: Yeah. That True Legend Harvey Adams is back up and applauding his girls’ efforts. Huh. Anyone would think that he didn’t want to win.
Deal: Or, it could be mind games: lull the pair into a false sense of security and then strike. With those two, that wouldn’t be difficult at all.
Storm: True. That’s probably it. See? He’s pretending to struggle for breath.
Deal: But they aren’t attacking, despite Stinker’s urgent entreaties. They’re telling him that it wouldn’t be fair and that Super Face Megastars never do stuff that’s unfair. Yeah, that went down real well with Phil.
Storm: But Harv darts forward! He scoops Tuppy up and DUMPS her! Now he rolls her up as Tiff is still arguing with Stinker!
Dale: ONE! - TWO!! -TH’
Deal: Sweet FA! She leaps in to crash into Harvey and break it up!
Storm: And Stinker is wiping the sweat from his brow. That was CLOSE.
Deal: All three roll to their feet. Tiff checks on her ‘sister’ and they are again good to go. Harvey waits in the middle of the ring. Tiff circles one side of him, Tuppy on the other. They both rush in and Harv steps back to neatly direct their heads – TOGETHER!
Storm: Damn fine Double Noggin Knocker there. True Legend standard was that.
Deal: The girls are reeling. Harv trips Tiff. She lands hard on her ass. He then grabs Tuppy. Across his shoulders and -
Storm: Samoan Drop!
Deal: He bridges!
Dale: ONE! - TWO!! -TH’
Deal: Again! Tiff gets in there in time. This time with a Twisting Bodyslam. Okay, she’s really NOT that big and it wasn’t what you’d call an emphatic slam, but it was enough and that’s what matters.
Storm: Hey! Look at that! Tuppy just slid to the side and grabbed one of Harv’s legs!
Deal: Tiff grabs the other! They peel them back over his head. They have him pinned!
Storm: Schoolboyed!
Dale: ONE! - TWO!! -THR’
Deal: Kick out!! Harvey powers out of that scattering both girls.
Storm: Yeah, and Stinker again slaps the apron in frustration, but that was close AND actual teamwork; not True Legend teamwork, but teamwork nonetheless.
Deal: Everyone is back on their feet. Adams is now smiling. He takes up a sideways, defensive stance and beckons his daughters to him. Tiff rushes in and jumps! Missile Drop Kick!
Storm: Misses! Adams was NEVER gonna get caught by that.
Deal: No, but as he twists aside Tuppy slides in to upend him!
Storm: That was just plain sneaky.
Deal: But Adams drops on top of her and still smiling pins her arms to the mat! She’s pinned!
Dale: ONE! -
Storm: See that? True Legend skill, is that.
Dale: TWO!! -
Storm: No way is she shifting Harvey. He’s twice her weight, vastly experienced and has ALL the True Legend skills. She’s toast.
Dale: THR’
Deal: Tiff! Sweet FA slams into him, grabs his head and rolls over to drag him off Tuppy- who immediately pops back up. Harvey rolls with the impact and flings Tiff into the ropes, He rises to a knee ready to follow up, but Tuppy connects with a lariat!
Storm: Yeah, she’s a sneaky one alright….for a bimbo.
Deal: Adams pitches forward. Tiff just manages to spread her legs wide so that Harvey misses them and his head hits the deck instead. Tiff scoots forward to sit on the back of his head!
Storm: She’ll never get a pin like that, but the fans don’t care. Those outfits are totally thong backed.
Deal: Hold on, Tuppy is trying to fold Adams’ legs. She is! She pulls his legs up then bends them at the knees to pass the feet to Tiff, who tucks them under her arms! Just LOOK at Adams’ bent back now!
Storm: A submission? They’re actually going for a submission?
Deal: Looks that way as Tuppy now sits, her back pressed against Adams’ thighs so her can’t kick out! And his back is being folded in half! Okay, look, those bimbos are pole dancers. Their backs fold like paper, but Harvey’s? Not so much. That looks seriously painful.
Storm: Yeah, positively unnatural! Come on, Harv, you’ve made your girls look good. There’s no need to drag things out any longer; so kick out already!
Deal: Dale is right there. He kneels to check on Harvey. Does he quit?
Storm: And end his career? Are you from Barsoom? No, if anyone is going to quit it’s one of those bimbos. Seriously RAGE doesn’t need so many bimbos. We could lose those two and not even notice. Harvey Adams? He’s a True Legend! You don’t go around losing True Legends. That’s not just careless, that’s unforgivable!
Deal: Don’t panic. Yet. Harvey isn’t tapping.
Storm: I knew he wouldn’t.
Deal: But he’s not breaking free either, but how can he?
Storm: With True Legend power! That’s how.
Deal: Stinker is yelling at Tuppy to brace harder and push against Harvey’s knees. At the same time he demands that Tiff lean back.
Storm: That’s a LOT of instruction for those two. They’ll never be able to -
Deal: HE TAPS! HARVEY ADAMS TAPS OUT!!!
Storm: NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!
**DING**DING**DING**
Stock: Ladies and bloody Gents, you WINNERS and NOT leaving RAGE – The SWEET T’s – Tiffany “Sweet FA” Adams and Tuppence “Tuppy” Banglarron-Adams! Which bloody means ….HARVEY ADAMS IS THE BLOODY LOSER AND MUST LEAVE RAGE!!!
Deal: The fans are in shock.
Storm: I’M in shock, never mind them!
Deal: Daniel Dare must be cackling his socks off right now. Harvey Adams is OUT of Rage and at the hands of his own daughters! They quickly release that savage pin and groaning Harvey rolls to his left. Both girls kneel there, looking at him in shock, while outside the ring Filthy Phil punches the air in delight. Harvey tests his back and then slowly stands.
Fans: HAR-VEY! HAR-VEY! HAR-VEY! HAR-VEY!
Deal: Now tears rolling down their faces, Tiff and Tuppy rush forward to embrace him. He in turn hugs them. There’s no animosity, no recriminations, no argument. Harvey then leans over each in turn to kiss the top of their head and then peels them off him so he can RAISE THEIR ARMS! Harvey Adams is PROUD of his daughters.
Storm: Hold on, common sense is prevailing. He’s calling for a mic. It’s always wise to hear a True Legend speak. So here’s where we get the killer twist. You just KNOW that Adams always has a killer twist in store.
Adams: Thank you. Thank you all. It’s been FUN. It’s been WILD. It’s been MEMORABLE.
Fans: HAR-VEY! HAR-VEY! HAR-VEY! HAR-VEY!
Adams: It was GOOD. BUT, but it’s time for me to move on AND….
Fans: HAR-VEY! HAR-VEY! HAR-VEY! HAR-VEY!
Adams: I can do so happily knowing that RAGE has a positive future. It does, because you are LOOKING AT THAT FUTURE! My daughters; Tiffany and Tuppence. Let me tell you – no father could be prouder. HERE! Here is future!!
Deal: Harvey raises the hands of his daughters in victory!
Fans: A-DAMS! A-DAMS! A-DAMS! A-DAMS!
Deal: Now all three Adams are smiling. Both girls reach up on tip toes to kiss their father’s cheek.
Storm: Damn it. It’s so emotional – reminds me of the Silverstar family reunion.
Deal: We’ve just witnessed the end of an era and possibly the dawning of a new one. An impressive performance – In a handicap match it has to be remembered, but still – perhaps this IS an indicator of things to come. As to Harvey Adams, we wish him every success and happiness in whatever he decides to do next.
Storm: Too right! True Legends never die. Just ask Buddy Meyers.
Deal: And now it’s time to turn the dial, all the way to BRUTAL. Yes. It’s Bare Knuckles time.
Storm: Bring it on! Who doesn’t love some extreme violence with their corn flakes?
Stock: And NOW! Ladies and bloody Gents, it’s time for some serious bloody carnage as we put the RAGE Bare Knuckles Championship on the bloody line! Your challenger…..MONSTER BIG BLOODY TEL!!!
(Monster by Automatic plays as the fans start booing with Monster Big Tel walking to the ring with a purpose.)
Stock: And here is your reigning bloody champion…. for those of you of a delicate disposition, for those with a weak bloody heart and any children watching – look away NOW, because - Standing 5’10” in her stripper bloody heels and weighing in at 115 pounds – Here is – THE BOOTSLUT!
My Mind Still Speaks by Misery Loves Company hits and the curtain parts. Vile pulls out a large, wheeled suitcase. She stands it vertically in the middle of the ramp and then unzips it. The Bootslut crawls out. She pulls from the case a plastic bottle of cola. She shakes it frantically in time with the music, then opens it spraying the crowd who jeer and boo. Uncaring, The Bootslut rubs the beer bottle lasciviously against her pussy before raising it to her mouth to vulgarly lick the bottle and drink what remains. She then retrieves a pile of brown paper bags. To the massive boos of the crowd she struts down to the ring passing out bags to the ‘ugly’ fans so that they can put them on their hideous faces. She spits out the cola in a wild spray at the first fan to complain. Laughing, she moves on only to pause halfway to thrust her tits at some unsuspecting fan. She insults his manhood, hands him the last bag and then turns away to a chant of “ZIP IT!” from the crowd.
In entering the ring The Bootslut makes a point of sliding back and forth along the middle rope so that it rubs against her pussy before stepping in to grind her exposed ass against the turnbuckle. After which she strides over to the ref and grabs their groin only to quickly release the hold laughing at the ‘nothing’ that was there. Finally she takes to her corner.
Deal: As charming and sophisticated as ever.
Storm: I think she may be part fish.
Deal: I dread to ask….why?
Storm: They don’t wear clothes either.
Deal: Right. But there’s no escaping the fact that The Bootslut IS to all intents and purposes, naked. The few strategically places pieces of electrical tape that she’s “wearing” hardly qualify as clothing.
Storm: But she is wearing a hood!
Deal: Yeah, that can be zipped shut. Not the smartest choice. You have to believe that Stinker had a hand in all that.
Storm: OR – she really IS a slut: one that doesn’t eat all her corn flakes. They’re the worst.
Deal: Tom Nerison is our referee and he doesn’t look at all impressed with the Bootslut’s antics so far. Something tells me she’s going to need a LOT of antics tonight as Big Tel measures 6’1” and weighs in at a formidable 330 pounds. That’s almost three times the muscle that she has! Plus, while she is technically only giving away 3” in height, that’s only due to those ridiculously tall spiked heels. Without them, I guess she’d be about 5’4”. So no way does she have his reach. Still, she is totally ruthless, so if I were Tel, I wouldn’t underestimate her.
**DING**DING**
Deal: There’s the bell and Big Tell immediately charges. It’s a Running Clothesline that -
Storm: Misses! She ducked and rolled.
Deal: Luckily for her or this would have been a VERY short fight. Now Tel wastes no time. He spins around, growls at the naked girl and barrels forward once again.
Storm: He jumps, twists and -
Deal: Senton Bomb! NO! She again rolls aside.
Storm: Well, she sure ain’t running; not in them boots.
Deal: Tel picks himself up. His mood is NOT improving. He takes a more measured approach now, stalking her, using those long arms to full effect, seeking to cut off any escape. And she rolls FORWARDS! Forwards to slam a foot into his balls! And just listen to this place. The sound of groaning fills it.
Storm: Everyone felt that! Except Stinker – he’s cheering like crazy.
Deal: And not the Bootslut. Tel doubles. She rolls back and kicks straight up! A dagger-like heel stabs across his cheek!
Storm: He’s cut and it’s a nasty one!
Deal: Tel staggers back still doubled in pain from that savage kick to the vitals. The Bootslut stands, saunters forward and rolls her head around. That thick braid whirls around and – with a flick of the head she slams that weight at the end into the side of his head!
Storm: Right on the temple!
Deal: Tel stumbles. He drops to a knee. His arms flail to the side. I don’t think he even knows where he is right now, but a hand finds the ropes and he pulls himself towards them. The Bootslut calmly follows. She steps, spins and a Spinning kick rakes across his chest!
Storm: Those heels are pure evil! She cut him AGAIN! Yeah, much to Stinker’s delight.
Deal: Yes, Tel now has a long line seeping blood right across his chest. And she’s not finished! She spins again to – NO! It was a fake. Tel buys it bringing up both arms to block, but instead she stamps down! That spike heel goes right THROUGH the toe of his boot!
Storm: Let’s hope he’s part Dalgurnian and only has 3 toes, otherwise he just lost some.
Deal: Tel hops back. The Bootslut strikes again – Bellringer. Tel is stunned! She slides out between the ropes to walk along the apron. She slaps her bare ass and flicks off the fans before taking up position directly behind Big Tel at the corner and …
Storm: Tag Rope! She’s looped the tag rope around his neck!
Deal: And is now doing her absolute damnedest to strangle him! Tel is quickly turning red.
Storm: And not because he’s mad – which he probably is.
Deal: Tel is trying to pull the cord free, but she has it so tight that he simply cannot get his meaty fingers under it! He’s waning! He’s sinking down! Can she have totally DOMINATED and HUMILIATED Big Tel so quickly?
Storm: Sure looks that way to me. What was that you said underestimating? Every inter-galactic space pirate knows that you NEVER underestimate a naked girl with a hood on. It’s just not done.
Deal: I’ll just take your word for it.
Storm: You should!
Deal: Tel is dropping right down. He’s now sitting on the bottom rope and that seems to be the only thing that’s keeping upright. Well, that and the cord that’s cutting so deeply into his neck. Nerison raises an arm. It drops!
Storm: Probably because he’s stopped breathing. That’ll do it most times.
Deal: Again Nerison raises an arm – the other. And that….
Storm: Falls! He is DONE! TOAST! FINISHED! Let this be a lesson to the entire roster; no one messes with a naked girl that wears a hood!
Deal: I can’t believe it. Of all the ways I thought that this match would play out, this most assuredly, wasn’t one of them.
Storm: That’s because you didn’t consult me beforehand.
Deal: And now Nerison tries the arm one more time. If this falls, so will Big Tel. The Bootslut will release the cord and he’ll fall to lie there for the inevitable 10 count. He lifts the arm – AND IT SHOOTS UP AND BACK. He grabs Boots’ braid and drags her over the ropes! He slams her down onto the mat in front of him and then stamps down on her tits!
Storm: BIG target, and luckily he used his good foot.
Deal: Boots bounces, cringes and rolls away covering her breasts as Tel slumps back. That took everything he had and now he’s gulping in great lungfuls of air. You have to wonder if he regrets his choice now. Tel finished sixth in BOH and that permitted him to make a choice. He elected to face The Bootslut for the Bare Knuckles belt.
Storm: He should have taken that Double Jeopardy prize instead. At least then he’d still have all his toes.
Deal: The Bootslut gets up and asks Nerison to check her tits! He looks very uncertain. She presses herself against him and – SHOVES HIM - backwards into Tel!
Storm: No Disqualifications in Bare Knuckles, as Buddy Meyers always said.
Deal: As Tel pushes Nerison aside The Bootslut grabs the top rope and JUMPS to send both feet into Tel’s head!
Storm: He’ll be BLIND!
Deal: NO! Tel JUST squirms aside and then lunges to grab her by the throat. He pulls her in to – NO!! She knees him in the balls. Tel groans, but STILL somehow grabs HER groin to LIFT HER! Over the ropes he dumps her!
Storm: To bounce down off the apron. Lucky those big tits broke her fall.
Deal: Now Big Tel permits himself a grimace of pain. Two deep breaths and he’s good to go. Damn, that is one tough man. He’s completely ignoring all those cuts and bruises.
Storm: But he IS limping. Losing toes tends to do that though.
Deal: Now Boots gets back to her high heeled feet, but Tel drops down and snatches up a chair! She sees that and pulls an axe handle out from under the ring! Tel limps around. She can’t ruin; so even that pace is enough to catch her. Now he draws back, swings and -
Storm: BLAM!
Deal: She met the chair with the axe handle! It dented the chair! Oh, but Tel quickly reverses and slams the dented chair into her shoulder sending her crashing into the apron! She immediately pushes away from the apron – and gets clobbered across the back of the head! Down she goes.
Storm: Yeah, but only to all fours. She’s tough too.
Deal: Tel boots her in the ribs. That sends her almost UNDER the apron. She twists though and hammers the end of the axe handle down onto his injured foot! More blood spurts out! Tel howls in pain and hops back. Boots pulls herself fully out from the apron curtain and advances on Tel. She brings the handle back for a home run hit and – SWINGS!
Storm: BLAMMO!! That’s bigger than a BLAM, just in case you were wondering.
Deal: Tel met that swing with one of his own and it sends her axe handle spinning away. And the chair BREAKS! Tel casts it aside and limps forward to grab her by that braid. He hammers her head into the top of the barrier! She falls back – stunned. Tel SPITS on her – to cheers form the crowd. Seems they have a favorite and it’s not her.
Storm: Well, she is naked AND wearing a hood. That’s always a No-No.
Deal: Tel limps off – off to pull a table from under the ring. He slides it into the ring and it’s followed by a chair! The fans are getting real loud now, but LOOK! The Bootslut is back up and pulls a large bag from under the ring – a bag of -
Storm: Nails! Just look, some of them are poking through the bag!
Deal: Boots clambers back into the ring, bag in hand. Tel follows – with a bicycle chain in hand!
Storm: Nasty!
Deal: Very. The two unflinchingly head to the centre of the ring. Tel swings the chain!
Storm: Ducked!
Deal: Now she swings the bag! Tel sways back and the weight of the bag spins her around. It must be really difficult trying to keep your balance wearing heels like those.
Storm: And Tel whips her ass!
Deal: Blood flies! She spins around to again swing the bag- right into the side of Tel’s face!
Storm: What face???? She ripped most of it away!
Deal: The left side of Tel’s face is just a mask of blood now. You can see bits of flesh hanging off! And Tel slowly turns back to LASH her across the tits!
Storm: In fairness she was thrusting them in his direction.
Deal: They’re cut! More blood sprays around. And Tel swings again ripping a line across her stomach! A fourth! He pulls back for another, fourth strike that – NO!! She snaps out a kick! That stabs the knee! Tel’s leg buckles and he falls into -
Storm: - The bag of nails! She’s picking him apart – first the foot, now the knee! Hey, and Stinker is loving this.
Deal: And she’s paying a heavy price for it, but she determinedly swings that bag AGAIN – NO! Tel catches it! He shoves it forward into her face! I hope for her sake that the hood protected her. Oh, but Tel rips the bag out of her hands and tosses it aside. Now he wraps the bike chain around his fist and PUNCHES her in the side of the head! She’s down!
Storm: Just a lot. But hey! Look, she’s pushing back up.
Deal: And Tel grabs her head and slams his good knee into the side of it. That drops her! Nerison steps in for the count.
Nerison: 1 – 2 – 3
Storm: Well, Tel ain’t waiting around. He’s real busy setting up that table.
Nerison: 4 – 5 – 6
Deal: And not just that. He’s emptied the contents of that bag all over it!
Storm: Wow. Not just nails. There are tacks, screws, bolts, screwdrivers and ...is that a trowel?
Deal: It is. No wonder that bag did so much damage to Tel.
Nerison: 7 – 8 -
Deal: And she’s up! Boots shakes her head and snatches up the chair that Tel had pushed in. Tel turns from admiring his work.
Storm: It IS good work.
Deal: And gets to eat chair! Down he goes and she hammers away at his head – again and again! Now she pushes the end of the chair into his throat and LEANS on it. She’s standing ON him and those heels are really digging in!
Storm: She almost strangled him last time. Looks like she’s out to finish the job here.
Deal: Again Tel is turning all shades of red and purple and – oh! He reaches up to grab her by the tits and twists both savagely!
Storm: That’s her fault for having them almost in his face.
Deal: Tel continues to crush and twist. She shouts out in pain. She raises a foot to stamp down on his – NO! Tel twists to throw her sideways across the ring. He rolls over gagging and coughing. Boots meanwhile rolls onto her knees and then slowly straightens. Those boobs of hers sure have taken a battering tonight. But Tel is still struggling for breath. She approaches. Spin Kick! That pointed toe stabs into the side of his head. He drops and she….oh no.
Storm: She is sitting on his face!
Deal: With her legs trapping his arms. Looks like she doesn’t a repetition of what just happened. Tel is thrashing, trying to get free, but she leans right over his head giving him no ready target. Still Tel tries. He – ROLLS! Tel rolls her over, but she’s like a limpet, refusing to let go! Tel rolls again and – stops. He’s out of breath! She may have done it here. Slowly she releases and |Nerison starts to count.
Nerison: 1 – 2 – 3
Storm: What a way to go. I’m betting Big Tel never expected this.
Nerison: 4 – 5 – 6
Deal: I doubt it. But look, his breathing has been relentlessly targeted all fight. He’s a big man that needs a LOT of oxygen and The Bootslut has repeatedly restricted that.
Nerison: 7 – 8 – 9
Deal: What a match and what a finish. The Bootslut retains in remarkable fashion to –
Nerison: TE’-
Deal: NO! Tel throws an arm up! Boots can’t believe it. She telling Nerison that – well, I won’t repeat her words. Let’s just say she’s questioning his ability to count.
Storm: Well, it WAS real close.
Deal: She’s livid about this and is letting Nerison know it. And Tel! He fires a forearm up between her legs, lifting her off her feet! As she lands he pulls her in – Backbreaker! He turns her over for a Gut Buster! He staggers back, gathering more air, more energy. Boots slowly peels herself up off the mat.
Storm: She’s still in better shape than him.
Deal: Tel swings his good foot! A boot under the jaw sends her spinning back across the ring! Now he limps over to grab her. He pulls her in and – NO! Eye rake! Now she slithers behind him to loop her long braid around his neck!
Storm: More choking! Hey, it’s a tactic that’s definitely paid off. No way can Big Tel survive another throttling.
Deal: I think that you’re right and so does Tel. He’s frantically back-pedalling, even with that bad foot. He crushes her into a corner, pulls out and backs in sharply – and again! Still she clings on.
Storm: Four! FIVE! SIX!!! that did it.
Deal: Bi Tel stumbles forward again struggling for air and just LOOK at all the marks around his blood stained neck! It looks like he’s been HUNG – repeatedly! But those crushing body blocks seem to have winded The Bootslut too. It looks like a matter of who recovers the fastest.
Storm: She’s up!
Deal: He’s up! Boots steps in and swing a boot at his balls! CAUGHT! Tel catches it and pulls her in for a short arm clothesline – using the leg. Boots almost falls, but Tel pulls her back in. Head Butt! Blood sprays but Tel doesn’t care. Now he – CHOKESLAMS her! He stamps on her gut and then pulls her up and over with an Arm Drag!
Storm: That’ll leave a stain for sure.
Deal: Tel seems to be working on pure adrenaline right now. Honestly, I’m not sure how he’s still standing and The Bootslut just keeps getting back up, no matter what he does to her. OH! Tel slumps. He drops to a knee. Looks like that adrenaline just evaporated. Boots senses her chance. Pulls herself up and starts to roll her head. Just look at that weight spinning around. That is going to do some serious damage when it hits!
Storm: Yeah, that thing is EVIL.
Deal: In she steps to – CHAIR! Tel snatches the chair up and SWINGS it! To smash her in the head! She drops. Tel crawls over and … damn.
Storm: Wow.
Deal: He just closed the zips! Now The Bootslut can’t effectively speak and certainly can’t see!
Crowd: ZIP IT! ZIP IT! ~clap-clap-clap~ ZIP IT! ZIP IT! ~clap-clap-clap~
Storm: Well, in my expert opinion I’d have to say that that is going to make matters harder for her.
Deal: Tel links his hands high overhead and slams them down onto her battered and bleeding chest!
Storm: He may have broken some ribs there!
Deal: Now Tel stands. He pulls her up and – POWERBOMB! Boots doesn’t know where she is right now. She fumbling,. Trying to find the zipper and Tel is immediately back at her. Up she goes – Hesitation Suplex!
Storm: Straight through the table – tacks, nails, screws, bolts and those other tools! Stuff flies all over!
Deal: And he follows that with a big chair shot to the head! And he’s not finished! He lifts her up and just LOOK at all that stuff embedded into her flesh! Monster Lock straight back down onto the chair, the nails and ruined table! He stamps HARD on her head! Now he staggers bent – totally spent. He drops to a knee as Nerison counts.
Nerison: 1 – 2 – 3
Storm: Hmm… looks to me like she’s definitely not moving. Of course she could be playing possum. Apparently naked women in hoods do that a lot. That’s what Neil Puller says.
Nerison: 4 – 5 – 6
Deal: Those were brutal, savage hits. I don’t see how anyone could survive those.
Nerison: 7 – 8 – 9
Deal: And let’s not forget that she’s still effectively blindfolded, but Stinker is telling her to “stop bloody messin’ about and get back up”.
Deal: Lots of sympathy there then.
Nerison: TEN!!!!
**DING**DING**DING**
Stock: Ladies and bloody Gents, your bloody WINNER and NEW RAGE BARE KNUCKLES CHAMPION!! - MONSTER BIG BLOODY TEL!!!!
Deal: A popular winner. He seems to have a gift for ending Bare Knuckles reigns. I believe he did the same to Nightwalker.
Storm: Yep, that’s what Neil Puller said too.
Deal: Tel holds up the belt and takes in the cheers of the crowd. Oh, but as he turns the knee buckles and he winces. He looks down on the battered and bloody form of the Bootslut – who is just starting to move again. She rolls onto her knees and HE BATTERS HER WITH THE BELT!
Storm: And she’s down again!
Deal: Now Tel angrily pries that weight from her hair, holds it in his hand to – close the hand into a fist and punch her in the jaw!
Storm: Yeah see how much she likes it!
Deal: And now he peels her backwards to get a better hold of – THE HOOD! Big Tel is looking to unmask The Bootslut!
Storm: Quite right too! I told you – I told you: never trust a naked lady in a hood.
Deal: Stinker is telling his Security team to step in and stop him, but they are rather spread out and not currently close to the ring. Getting that hood off is proving REALLY difficult – so Tel uses …. TIN SNIPS! He’s cut through the tube at the top that holds her hair and then peels the whole thing down!
Storm: Huh. That can’t be right.
Deal: WHAT!? It’s Kristal Ball! I don’t believe it. Stinker has used that girl under her own name and then masked her to ALSO COMPETE as La Reina Corazon – aka Cora AND as The Bootslut! This has the fans VERY upset! They’d been CHEERING for Kristal and Cora and HATING The Bootslut – only to find - IT’S THE SAME PERSON!
Storm: Wild. Stinker claims THREE salaries for the same girl.
Deal: No wonder we never saw all three at the same time! Not that Big Tel cares. He pulls her up by that braid to show the fans exactly who it is and what happens to people who get in his way! Now he drops her like so much dirty laundry and limps out of the ring.
Storm: By GAWD! As Neil puller would say.
Deal: Year 22 is certainly not short on shocks and surprises and I’m sure that there are even more to come.
Storm: And they’ll probably be coming once the trash is cleared out of the ring.
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DEAL: Fans it is now time for the RAGE Gauntlet Tag Title Match as we see history-making champions Thee Storm, the duo of Lady Giant and Crazy Jenna taking on the team of “Action” Jay Jackson and Gemini, who find themselves challenging thanks to their placing in the Bouts of Honor.
STORM: While both teams might be loved by the crowd, it’ll be up to one to show that killer instinct to leave with the titles.
DEAL: Let’s go to the ring for our introductions!
*STOCK: This bloody match is scheduled for one bloody fall and is for the bloody RAGE Gauntlet Tag Titles! Introducing the challengers, they are the team of “ACTION” JAY JACKSON AND GEMINI!!!
(The fans erupt into cheers as Back In The Game by Airbourne begins to play while the numbers 1, 2, 5, 10, 100, 1000 and higher appear on a rolling counter that increases in speed the higher the numbers get. Eventually the numbers stop counting and the counter explodes on the RAGE-Vision replaced by the words WELCOME TO THE BUDDY LIST with the Yin-Yang symbol behind it. This then merges into the opening guitar riff of “Ain’t No Love in Oklahoma” By Luke Combs.
A series of explosions go off by the entrance way, leaving a large cloud of smoke behind. As the smoke disappears the duo of Gemini and Jackson are greeted with a thunderous pop from the fans and begins heading towards the ring. They are accompanied by Homeless Don and make their way to the ring, exchanging words of strategy as they climb in. Each takes a turnbuckle and raise their arms as the fans continue to cheer.)
*STOCK: And their opponents…
(The arena goes black. Lightning strikes and the thunder BOOMS.)
*STOCK:Ladies and bloody gentlemen now entering the arena Crazy Jenna and Lady Giant. Together they are the history bloody making TCW AND RAGE heavyweight tag team champions....THEE STORM!!!!
(FANS GIVE A HUGE POP!!! Thee Storm stalks slowly to the ring. Both women climb to the top of opposite corners they call their lighthouses. They cheer on their fans. Thee Storm climbs down and readies for the match to begin.)
**DING**DING**
DEAL: Here we go!! Jenna and Jackson start things off, and it’s speed versus speed right out of the gate with these two. Jackson takes Jenna down with a crisp arm drag, Jenna pops up and answers with a lightning-fast headscissors. Jackson flips through, lands on his feet, and the two freeze for half a second and you can tell there’s a bit of respect there, and the fans reward both with a huge pop.
STORM: Looks like Gemini is calling for the tag though, and Jackson obliges. Giant offers a tag to Jenna, but Jenna seems to say in a minute. Giant smiles and nods, and in steps Gemini.
DEAL: Jenna lashes out with a kick, and Gemini takes a few, but he absorbs Jenna’s kicks, checks one, and sweeps her leg out from under her. Jenna scrambles to her feet while Gemini attempts an armbar, but Jenna avoids it, rolls, and dives to her corner, making the tag, and in comes Giant!
STORM: Jenna might be speed, but with Lady Giant in, now the power game begins. Lady Giant bulldozes Gemini with a shoulder block that sends him down to the mat. She hauls him up for a delayed vertical suplex, holding him aloft as the crowd counts along before slamming him down. Cover, one.. two… but that’s it says referee Terry Dale.
DEAL: Both get to their feet and Gemini delivers a few kicks, keeping Lady Giant at range, but then she is able to slip a kick and lock up, headlock on Gemini, Gemini whips her into the ropes. Gemini goes for a leapfrog but that’s a pretty big ask, and instead he’s caught by Lady Giant and dumped with an overhead belly-to-belly suplex!
STORM: Gemini lands hard and the fans applaud the move by Giant, but there’s also a contingent behind Gemini, and he gets to a knee holding his lower back, but he’s close to the corner, and in tags Jackson. A quick tag and Gemini steps to the apron as Homeless Don asks about his back.
DEAL: Jackson rushes in, tries to chop the giant down with leg kicks and quick strikes, but Lady Giant catches him mid-leap and throws him into the corner. A series of chops in the corner and Giant tags Jenna. Giant keeps Jackson in the corner as Jenna runs to a corner, charges the ropes, leaps off the center rope as Giant moves, and Jenna hits a springboard crossbody splash in the corner on Jackson!
STORM: Jackson stumbles out and Jenna cradles, one… two… kickout! Innovative offense by Jenna, and Jackson is down. Jenna brings him up, but Jackson with a quick fireman’s carry and then, as Jenna jumps to her feet, he takes her with another, but then flips into a bridge, one… two… kickout by Jenna!
DEAL: Both pop to their feet and now Jackson with a wristlock. Jenna cartwheels out, tries to hit a low dropkick. but Jackson sidesteps it. Jackson attempts an elbow drop, rolled out by Jenna who pops to her feet, standing moonsault finds nothing but the mat! Jackson runs the ropes, blind tag by Gemini.
STORM: Jackson with a clothesline attempt, ducked by Jenna, but then she runs right into a knee lift from Gemini! Jackson off the ropes and hits a flying forearm to the back of Jenna’s head, sending her right into Gemini’s snap roundhouse kick!
DEAL: Jenna goes down and Gemini with the cover, one… two… kickout! Gemini locks in a heel hold and Jenna is in the middle of the ring, but she’s trying to get to Lady Giant. Lady Giant is able to cut the distance with her height, but not enough to get the tag. Jenna though is refusing to give in and Gemini lets the heel hold go, pulls her up to her feet by her leg, then snaps to the mat with a dragon screw!
STORM: Gemini grapevines the leg once again and Jenna is in trouble. Jenna again tries to pull herself across the mat but Gemini is able to keep her grounded. Gemini again pulls her up, and he’s thinking another dragon screw, but this time Jenna leaps up at him - catches an enzugiri!
DEAL: Gemini drops to a knee and Jenna lands on the mat, then kicks both her feet up catching Gemini flush in the chin! Gemini goes down and Jenna gets to her feet, favoring her leg but makes the tag! Lady Giant is in and bulldozes down Gemini with a shoulder tackle! Gemini gets up and Giant with a clothesline. She rushes across the ring and nails Jackson with a forearm!
STORM: Lady Giant trying to clean house and Gemini is getting back up, Lady Giant runs the ropes, and nearly decapitates him with a boot! Cover and Dale is in position, one… two… but Gemini get the shoulder up.
DEAL: Quick tag out to Jenna as Giant whips Gemini into the ropes, bearhug by Giant and Jenna hits a springboard dropkick! Jackson comes in and eats a short-arm headbutt from Giant! Cover by Jenna, one… two… but Gemini kicks out! Quick tag out to Lady Giant again and now Giant comes in body slams him. Giant with a cover, one… two… but Gemini kicks out.
STORM: Lady Giant brings Gemini up, whips him into the ropes, but then ducks her head on the way back and Gemini with a leap frog, hits the ropes, and leaps with double knees into the chest of Lady Giant! Lady Giant gets knocked back and Gemini follows up with a shotgun dropkick that sends her tumbling through the ropes and to the outside.
DEAL: Gemini runs the ropes and leaps over, rolling plancha onto Giant on the outside! Giant hits the guardrail and Gemini quickly pops to his feet, because Jenna is in, runs the ropes, and suicide dive!! She nailed Gemini and now all three are down on the outside.
STORM: Jackson waits for Jenna to get to her feet and as she does, he runs and leaps off the apron, taking her down with a clothesline. All four competitors are on the outside as Jackson gets to his feet and grabs Lady Giant, rolling her in.
DEAL: He helps Gemini up and Gemini climbs in, and he makes the tag to Jackson. Jackson goes up top and Giant gets to her feet, Gemini hits a standing dropkick while Jackson comes off the top with a missile dropkick! Giant is down and Jackson covers, one… two… but Giant kicks out!
STORM: Meanwhile, Crazy Jenna is making her way over to her corner, and Jackson brings Giant up, swinging neckbreaker. Cover by Jackson, one… two… but Jenna breaks it up, stomping on his back. Jackson gets to his feet as Jenna goes back to her corner, and now both teams are not so much in the “we’re all friends” mindset.
DEAL: All four know there’s gold on the line, Storm. Jackson runs the ropes and goes for a flying crossbody on Giant as she gets to a knee, but Giant catches him! What strength by Giant and she has Jackson up and is carrying him around the ring. Tag by Jenna who climbs to the top rope and hits a diving crossbody to the back of her own partner, bringing Jackson down in a powerslam!!
STORM: That’s definitely a way to add some extra “umph” to the move. Giant rolls out of the ring and Jenna rolls on top of Jackson. One… two… Gemini breaks it up by pulling Jenna off!
DEAL: Jenna pulls Jackson up and whips him into the turnbuckle. Jenna charges in with a meteora double knees into Jackson, and then Jenna whips him again across the ring. She charges again, but this time Jackson moves and she collides with the corner, stumbles out, and Jackson with a huge German suplex! He gets up on his toes and he’s got the bridge, one… two… but Jenna rolls her shoulder up!
STORM: Both are down on the mat and now the crowd is on their feet for both teams. The crowd is cheering for both Jenna and Jackson, both partners trying to rally their teammate. Jenna dives to tag in Giant, Jackson dives to tag in Gemini!
DEAL: Gemini and Giant meet in the middle of the ring and Giant with a sidewalk slam! She hooks the leg, one… two… but Gemini kicks out! Giant pulls up Gemini and says it’s over, and she goes for her powerbomb! She’s got Gemini up, but he hits an elbow to her forehead and snaps back, hitting a huirricanrana that sends her headfirst into the corner!
STORM: An innovative counter to what very well could have been the ending blow of the match, Deal.
DEAL: Gemini rushes in and unloads with a rapid-fire combo—low kick, palm strike, a spinning back fist—but Lady Giant is held up by the turnbuckle and won’t go down. Gemini steps back and hits a spinning heel kick and that brings her down, and right into a Gemini roll up. One… two… thre… no! Lady Giant kicks out!
STORM: Gemini doesn’t let up though and as Giant gets up, he hits his “Face the Truth” codebreaker variation! Giant pinwheels her arms as she goes down and Gemini covers with Dale in position! One… two… thre… NO! Jenna breaks it up!
DEAL: That was very close to being a Three!
STORM: Yes it was, and Jenna knows it. Jenna’s trying to cheer Giant on, but Gemini knows that he has an opening. He pulls Giant up and hooks her, looks like he’s thinking “Reality Check!” He’s got Giant up, but her height is definitely making it awkward.
DEAL: Lady Giant delivers an elbow to the side of the head, drops behind Gemini, and then makes the tag to Jenna! Lady Giant falls through the middle and top rope to the outside as Jenna comes off the ropes with a springboard forearm!! She catches Gemini and goes for the cover, one… two… but Jackson with the save!
STORM: Jackson pulled Jenna off and saved the match for his team, but as he goes to the apron he’s caught with a dropkick from Jenna, knocking him off the apron!
DEAL: Jackson is on the floor, so is Giant, and now Jenna connects with a knee lift, and she doubles Gemini over, she’s going for her run-up bulldog in the corner, but Gemini is able to block it! He’s got her up for a belly-to-back suplex, but instead she rolls down his back.
STORM: Gemini turns around, boot to the stomach, and she’s hooked him for the DDT!
DEAL: She spikes Gemini and it could be over, but instead, Gemini lifts her like he’s going for a Northern Lights, but reaches out and tags Jackson as he makes it to the apron! Gemini spins around with Jenna in his grip and Jackson leaps… “LIGHTS, CAMERA, ACTION” OFF THE TOP ROPE!!
STORM: Good lord she never saw it coming!!
DEAL: Jackson with the cover as Gemini charges the ring and cuts off Lady Giant! One… two… THREE!!! WE HAVE NEW RAGE GAUNTLET TAG CHAMPS!!
**DING**DING**DING**
*STOCK: Ladies and bloody Gentlemen… the winners of this match… AND NEW RAGE GAUNTLET TAG CHAMPIONS… GEMINI AND “ACTION” JAY JACKSON!!!
STORM: I can’t believe this, Deal!
DEAL: Jay Jackson and Gemini used an opening and just a small quick counter to capture the Tag Titles! Terry Dale hands the new champions their titles while Lady Giant checks on Crazy Jenna. Jackson and Gemini have knocked off Thee Storm in a classic, high-impact, high speed encounter here tonight! Jenna is pulling herself up and the former champs are looking at the new champs… and extend their hands!
STORM: Oh great, now I really can’t believe this.
DEAL: All four competitors shake hands, and what a great sign of respect! Jenna and Giant applaud the new champs as they leave the ring, and Gemini and Jackson each take a corner, titles in hand, to celebrate this huge win!!
Deal: Our next match is a match paid for by Rich Mason Promotions and is taking place in Saudi Arabia as Superstar Steve Hogar is coming out of retirement one last time to take on a bitter rival of his, Kip Kutler. The fans here in attendance at MSG will be watching on the RAGE Vision.
Storm: The origins of this match go back over a decade when both men were a part of Mason Inc. Steve Hogar was the wily veteran and Kip Kutler was a young rising star at the time. They had serious heat that exploded after Hogar's departure from the group and they have had heat ever since.
Deal: Let's not forget that, until recently, Kip Kutler was BLACKLISTED from this industry for YEARS, and Steve Hogar bashed him on numerous occasions. When Kutler returned, Steve Hogar was one of the individuals that Kutler called out. Kutler used his past relationship with Rich Mason to lure Hogar out of retirement.
Storm: Kutler heard what Steve Hogar said about him, and you know what? Kutler has had things to say about Hogar as well.
Deal: Tonight is the night that they settle their differences, once and for all.
Storm: This will be Steve Hogar's last match - win, lose, or draw. Each of these participants will earn ONE MILLION DOLLARS just to participate in this match.
Deal: The winner will receive a percentage of tonight's gate, and there was a sell out with over 60,000 tickets being sold. Let's go to the ring!
*Ring Announcer (in both Arabic and English): This match is a FIGHT TO THE FINISH! There are NO RULES, NO DISQUALIFICATION, and NO COUNT OUTS! Introducing first, from Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA, he weighs in at 250 pounds, he is SUPERSTAR STEVE HOGAR!
("Hellraiser" by Ozzy Osbourne plays as Hogar makes his way to the ring. He receives a mixed reaction, but more boos than cheers. Hogar ignores the fans as he has a businesslike look on his face. Hogar is dressed in his wrestling attire - black trunks and a red Superstar t-shirt.)
Deal: Hogar is not very popular here tonight.
Storm: Kip Kutler has been throwing out a lot of accusations. One of those accusations is that Hogar is a DRUNK.
Deal: While Hogar has had issues with alcohol in the past, including two DUI arrests, he claims that he has been clean for some time.
Storm: The question is.....did Hogar have enough time to prepare for this match?
Deal: He claims that he did. He said that he was in "fighting shape" even before this match was signed, and while he's not in the "best" shape of his life, he's in good enough shape to beat Kutler or so he claims. He might have an uphill battle, because as we've seen, Kutler is in peak condition.
Storm: There's no doubt about that. Kutler quickly asserted himself in the main event scene after his return to RAGE and he has much to lose if Hogar manages to defeat him.
Deal: Hogar began his career in Japan in the early 90s and made his US debut in the UWF in November, 1996.
Storm: I remember that night!
Deal: Hogar was brought to the UWF by Rich Mason to team with Dan Williams against two of the top wrestlers at the time, Shawn Hart and Fury. Fury turned on Shawn Hart and Mason Inc. was born. Mason and Hogar have had their ups and downs over the years, sometimes as teammates and other times as enemies.
Storm: Rich Mason recently claimed that he pulled Hogar out of poverty again.
Deal: That may be an exaggeration but Hogar was no doubt lured by the money. That might explain some of the fans' disdain toward him.
*Ring Announcer (in both Arabic and English): And his opponent, hailing from Toronto, Ontario Canada and weighing in at 280 pounds here is The Canadian Destroyer... "THE NEW AGE ICON"... KIP KUTLER!!!
"The prophecy has been fulfilled!"
"This is his time"
"His Destiny Awaits"
(A siren can be heard softly building up with a guitar and lamb bag drum beat. The TCW Tron lights up to the image Kutler standing with his head down and then an image appears of him walking forward."Stricken" by Disturbed hits the PA system and Kip walks out from behind the curtain, and stops at the top of the stage. He holds his arms out to the sides, and spins once around, allowing the fans to soak in his essence. He stands while the chorus of the song begins.He walks down the ramp, yelling back at the fans who are shouting at him. Once he reaches the ring, Kip hops up onto the apron on his knee, letting his other leg hang loosely, as he pulls his sunglasses off, and tosses them into the crowd. He quickly lifts his leg and slips it through the ropes, straddling the middle rope for a moment, before completely getting in the ring. Kip quickly turns and climbs up onto the second turnbuckle, and he holds his arms out again, and tilts his head back, letting everyone bask in his presence for a moment. He takes a long stare of the crowd looking through them before heading back to the middle of the ring, awaiting his opponent's arrival.)
Storm: Kip Kutler has arrived and he means business!
Deal: He has a look on his face that can burn through lead. He looks like a man on a mission.
Storm: Kutler is now staring down Hogar and he suddenly cracks up laughing. This causes Hogar to take a step toward him, but the referee gets in between to restrain Hogar. This will not be a friendly scientific match. Both of these men are out for blood.
Deal: Both of these men look eager to get started. The ref is already at work, trying to keep them in their respective corners as they bark insults at each other.
Storm: You can cut the tension with a knife. The hatred between these two is out of this world.
Deal: Joining Kutler and Hogar in Saudi Arabia is Rich Mason, the promoter of this match.
(Cut to the skybox where Mason is seated with an entourage. The bald 70 something year old Mason is wearing a suit and has his usual poker face.)
Deal: Mason made sure that his name was all over that ring.
Storm: He obviously sold some advertising!
(The middle of the ring has an ad for Corona Beer. There are smaller ads for Nike, Monster Energy, DraftKings, and HBO. There is also a "Rich Mason Promotions" emblem. The turnbuckles all have "Mason" on them. There is a banner that says "RAGE: Pro Wrestling Generation" and "Rich Mason Promotions" in the background.)
Deal: Is this Rich Mason's response to Mason International's rebranding? He walked away from his own company early this year and disappeared for quite some time, only to return to RAGE of all places upon request of Kip Kutler.
Storm: No doubt Mason will be making a handsome profit from this match. Whenever there is money to be made, Mason is right there.
Deal: This match is unsanctioned. It is being brought to you as a joint venture between RAGE, Rich Mason Promotions, and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Storm: Let's remind the people why this match is taking place in Saudi Arabia and not the US.
Deal: Steve Hogar was not able to get cleared by ANY state athletic commission in the United States.
Storm: They went to every state?
Deal: I don't know about that, but they did go to Hogar's home state of Wisconsin and the state of Mississippi, which is one of the most lenient states for approval, and he was denied in both places.
Storm: If he couldn't get cleared in Mississippi, you have to wonder how long he will be able to last tonight. It may not be a question as to who wins this match as much as it's a question as to how long this match lasts.
Deal: All indications point to this being a short match.
Storm: Vegas has Hogar being a +900 underdog in this match.
Deal: The two are in the center of the ring as the ref explains the rules.....
Storm: What rules?
Deal: The ref tells them to shake hands. Kutler laughs and Hogar shakes his head in disgust.
**DING**DING**
Deal: Kutler and Hogar are face-to-face and they are mouthing off to each other and they lock up. Kutler gets the early advantage and punches Hogar in the face! He hits him again and again! Hogar hits Kutler back with some fists of his own! Kutler responds with his own flurry of punches and Hogar goes down!
Storm: Down goes Hogar! Down goes Hogar!
Deal: Kutler follow up with kicks and stomps to the face of Steve Hogar. Kutler is yelling at Hogar as he punishes him. Hogar tries to break free, but Kutler with some more stomps.
Storm: He won't give Hogar an opening!
Deal: Hogar tries to spring up, but Kutler with a kick right to the chin and Hogar goes down again! Kutler follows it up with more kicks and punches.
Storm: This is not gonna be a scientific match.
Deal: Not at all! Kutler is telling Hogar to "give it up" as he continues the beating. He has Hogar at the edge of the ring and shoves him to the outside with his foot! Hogar is on the outside and Kutler runs up to the top rope and he comes CRASHING down on Hogar with a flying bodypress! Kutler is now SMASHING Hogar's head against the steel steps!
Storm: Hogar is getting SLAUGHTERED out there!
Deal: Kutler is NOT letting up as he he SMASHES Hogar's head into the steel steps for the tenth time. That man has had NUMEROUS concussions in his long for God's sake! Kutler throws Hogar right into the guard rail and he continues his assault!
Storm: There are no count outs and no disqualifications.
Deal: Kutler has one foot on Hogar's neck as he grabs a chair and pushes it right into Hogar's gut, knocking the wind out of him!
(Cut to Rich Mason, in the skybox, who is lighting up a cigar.)
Deal: Rich Mason is obviously enjoying this.
Storm: Now we can see why Hogar wasn't cleared by ANY state athletic commission. This man is in NO condition to be wrestling. Somebody needs to stop this match before he suffers permanent damage.
Deal: Kutler is NOT letting up! He just face slammed Hogar right into the chair! Is the man still conscious?
Storm: Remember this is a 55 year old man who has not wrestled in a number of years. How much punishment can he take?
Deal: Kutler throws Hogar into the side of the ring, shoulder-first. He scoops up Hogar and tosses him onto the ring apron.
(Kutler raises his arms to a crowd pop.)
Deal: Kutler is tearing Hogar apart and these fans are loving it.
Storm: These fans are bloodthirsty! They want BLOOD!
Deal: They're getting blood as Hogar already has a cut. Kutler pulls Hogar up and look at at that! Hogar is swinging his fists and connects! I'm not sure if Hogar even knows where he's at, but he has some fight left in him. Kutler fires back and Hogar responds with a flurry of punches and Kutler is PISSED! Kutler with an uppercut and a superkick and Hoger goes down like a stack of bricks!
Storm: The Saudi fans are really getting into this.
Deal: Hogar is in trouble as Kutler is now ripping off the turnbuckle bad. He said that he's done taking it easy on him, that it's time to take the gloves off. Hogar is moving and trying to make his way up. Kutler is standing in front of him and appears to be aiming ANOTHER superkick, right to the face, and Hogar goes down again!
(Kutler flips off Hogar)
*Kutler: Take that Hogarbage!
Storm: This is not looking good for Hogar. Does he have ANY fight left in him?
Deal: I don't know, but Kutler is continuing his assault. More kicks to the face and to the gut. Kutler comes off the ropes and nails him with a legdrop. Kutler grabs Hogar's head and slams it into the mat! Kutler goes up to the second rope and hits a double axe handle.
Storm: Kutler is out to punish Hogar.....just like he said he would!
Deal: Hogar is already cut open and Kutler is making an example out of him. Kutler pulls Hogar toward the corner post and SLAMS Hogar's leg into the post!
Storm: Is that the leg with the bad knee that he once had surgery on?
Deal: I'm afraid it is. Kutler seems to have done his homework as he knows exactly what to target. Kutler does it again and again!
*Kutler (yelling): What do you have to say now HOGARBAGE?!
Storm: I'm guessing we won't see a handshake at the end of this one.
Deal: These two have despised each other for many years, dating back to when both of them were in Mason International. Kutler wraps Hogar's legs around the cornerpost and puts him in a figure four leglock. With little exception, this match has been ALL Kutler.
Storm: This isn't a match. This is an EXECUTION....and these bloodthirsty people are loving it!
(Cut to the skybox where Mason continues to smoke his cigar. Kutler walks around the corner and grabs a microphone.)
Storm: Rich Mason is loving it too. Kutler is back in the ring and he's has a microphone with him.
*Kutler: DO YOU QUIT HOGARBAGE?! Are you ready to QUIT?!
(Kutler holds up the mic to Hogar's mouth and his voice is muffled but a "No" comes out)
Storm: That sounds like a no.
(Kutler laughs and tosses the mic aside as he resumes the punishment.)
Storm: Kutler gave him a chance to quit and he REFUSED!
Deal: Kutler is on the top rope and nails Hogar with a flying elbow! He covers, 1......2.......and Kutler bounces up!
Storm: What?
Deal: Kutler sprung up before the ref counts to three.
Storm: And he's laughing!
(Kutler laughs as he resumes punishing Hogar.)
Storm: You can't say he's not living up to his word. He said he's gonna end Hogar and that's exactly what he's looking to do! Hogar is NOT prepared for what Kutler has in store for him.
Deal: Sadly you may be right. Hogar has been outwrestled and outbrawled. He's been overpowered and outmaneuvered. Kutler is in FIRM control of this match as he has Hogar in a chokehold.
(Hogar is gagging and there is some blood streaming down his face.)
Storm: They need to stop this match before somebody gets killed.
Deal: The ref doesn't seem to have any intention to stop this match. Kutler throws Hogar into that exposed turnbuckle and Hogar goes down again! Kutler with a SHOULDER BREAKER!
Storm: That's Hogar's bad shoulder, isn't it!
Deal: Hogar did have surgery on his right shoulder years ago and Kutler appears to be attempting to dislocate it as he places him in an armbar and turns it into a chicken wing! Hogar is screaming in pain as Kutler has that hold locked in and Kutler is laughing manically!
Storm: He looks like he wants to rip Hogar's shoulder out of it's socket!
Deal: Hogar continues to scream in pain!
Storm: This man is in trouble!
Deal: I think you're right! Hogar is in some serious pain as Kutler appears to be having the time of his life. Wait a minute, Kutler just released the hold and let Hogar's body fall to the mat.
Storm: What a nice guy!
Deal: Kutler scoops Hogar right back up and puts him in a Krippling Kutler Cross Face! This could be it! The ref is asking Hogar if he gives up and he REFUSES!
Storm: You know Kutler wants Hogar to give up. He doesn't care about scoring a pinfall. He wants Hogar to CRY UNCLE!
Deal: Kutler has Hogar locked into that finishing hold as Hogar continues to scream in agonizing pain. This man does not just want to win. He wants to humiliate Hogar.
Storm: Hogar wanted to humiliate him, but it's not working out that way.
Deal: Indeed it's not. SOMEBODY needs to stop this thing! It's not a match, it's a....
(Cut to Rich Mason, who appears to be enjoying himself as he eats appetizers.)
Storm: Rich Mason seems to be enjoying this.
Deal: Of course he would. Kip Kutler just said he's giving Hogar one more chance to quit but Hogar REFUSES to quit!
Storm: I bet Hogar is regretting signing up for this. I don't care how much money he's making from this fight, it won't be enough to cover his medical bills.
(The referee grabs Hogar's arm and lets it drop.)
Deal: For Hogar's sake, I hope he has insurance. Kutler just released the hold!
Storm: Why did he do that?!
Deal: He doesn't seem to be ready for the match to end.
Storm: This is no longer a wrestling match. This is a MASSACRE.
Storm: Kutler is now setting Hogar up for the Kutting Edge! AND HE HITS IT!
Deal: What a DEVASTATING MOVE! He covers for the cover and then thinks twice. He's setting Hogar up for ANOTHER Kutting Edge!
Storm: HOLY SHIT!
Deal: Kutler cover again, 1.....2......NO! Kutler just pulled up Hogar's shoulder!
Storm: What?! He had this match won!
Deal: It sure looked like it. He's back on his feet and kicking Hogar again and again with that boot of his. Is that not enough punishment?!
Storm: Kutler is enjoying this! It's like he's having the time of his life out there.
Deal: I could see teaching Hogar a lesson as Hogar has said some things that upset Kutler but this getting out of control. The referee isn't doing anything.
Storm: He counted, didn't he?
Deal: He didn't warn Kutler.
Storm: There are no rules! That's what Hogar agreed to, right?
Deal: He did. Kutler is now VERBALLY ABUSING a bloodied and Hogar in what has been a COMPLETELY one-sided match! Kutler is now slapping Hogar around and he SPITS RIGHT IN HIS FACE!
Storm: Ha!
(The crowd starts to boo Kutler, who appears to be having the time of his life.)
Storm: Listen to these fans.
Deal: They see what's going on here as Kutler is continuing to add insult to injury as he smashes Hogar's head into the mat again and again. This man has had NUMEROUS concussions in his career! SOMEBODY STOP THIS MATCH! Kutler is like a man POSSESSED as he yells out "Hogarbage" and continues assaulting the man with elbows to the face. Kutler goes upstairs again and comes crashing down with a flying bodypress! 1......2......and again Kutler lifts up Hogar. Kutler could have walked away with the win several times already and he REFUSES to finish Hogar off.
Storm: The man can barely move! Hogar is NOT in ring condition. He has NO BUSINESS being in there and has been EXPOSED....just like Kutler said he would.
Deal: Kutler is toying with the man at this point. Kutler with a curb stomp! No cover! And now Kutler is going back upstairs and he sits on the top rope as he points to Hogar and laughs!
(Kutler looks around and laughs as much of the crowd has turned against him. He waves to Rich Mason, who is watching intently from the skybox.)
Storm: Kutler is taking a breather. It's like he's wearing himself out by all this punishment he is dishing out
Deal: The man has lost it. I can see sending Hogar a message, but Kutler is taking this TOO FAR and somebody is gonna get seriously injured or worse!
Storm: Hogar NEVER should have accepted this match. It's obvious that the man is not in ring-shape. Kutler TOLD YOU ALL what he was gonna do but nobody believed him.
Deal: Kutler with a flying elbowdrop! Again, no cover.
Storm: We may have a catastrophie on our hands.
Deal: Hogar is literally GAGGING as Kutler laughs and puts him in a choke hold. It's unbelievable that the referee doesn't get in there and stop this match. Kutler has Hogar up and Hogar is still gagging. Kutler throws Hogar right into the corner with the exposed turnbuckle. He just narrowly missed hitting his head again. And Kutler goes for the TURNBUCKLE SMASH, but Hogar somehow sidesteps him and KUTLER GOES INTO IT SHOULDER-FIRST!
(Kutler screams loudly in pain)
Storm: Kutler went into that exposed turnbuckle shoulder-first, and just the wrong angle, and he may have DISLOCATED HIS SHOULDER!
Deal: That could very well be karma after what Kutler did to Hogar earlier. This is Hoger's chance for some offense....IF he can pull it together! Kutler is still hopping around the ring and he just went down to his knees! The referee is checking on Kutler and Kutler pushes him away as he he is in some pain....and here comes Hogar and he jumps right on top of Kutler! Kutler goes for an F5....NO! Hogar with a FLYING HEADSCISSORS!
(The crowd pops)
Storm: I've NEVER seen Hogar do that move before!
Deal: The right move at the right time! Hogar covers, but Kutler escapes and now Hogar with some kicks to the head! The man can barely stand, but he's taking advantage of the situation and he's taking it to Kutler! He grabs Kutler and AGAIN throws him into that exposed turnbuckle! Hogar is wrapping Kutler's legs around the cornerpost.....
Storm: That's what Kutler did to him earlier!
Deal: Hogar grabs a chair and nails Kutler's leg! He hits him again and again! Now Hogar is a man possessed as he is running on PURE ADRENALINE! Hogar is the master of the figure four and he's trying to wrap Kutler's legs around but no! Hogar falls to the floor in exhaustion as Kutler is inside the ring and he's in some serious pain of his own as he grabs his shoulder.
Storm: Just when we thought this was over....
Deal: Hogar is using every ounce of strength that he has to make his way up. He's attempting to get back into the ring, but his knee or his ankle gave out on him. Hogar is up again and he grabs Kutler by the legs and pulls him out! Hogar grabs that chair and now it's Hogar that is punishing Kutler with that steel chair!
Storm: Look at that HATE in Hogar's eyes!
Deal: Can you blame him?! Hogar just knocked the wind outta Kutler with that chair. He's now setting Kutler up for the figure-four but having some trouble. Kutler with a kick to the face and Hogar goes down! Both men are down! Kutler isn't laughing anymore!
Storm: I don't believe this!
Deal: Kutler was DESTROYING Hogar and could have ended this match on numerous occasions. All it took was Kutler hit in that exposed turnbuckle into the corner at just the wrong angle and that changed the course of this match. Could Hogar have a fighting chance?
Storm: Are you serious?
Deal: This is a man who not only dominated the tag team division for many years, but also became a World Champion after defeating The Saint. He has had some big wins in his career that some may claim were upsets. Does he have another one left in him?
Storm: Come on! Don't get too excited! Kutler just hit some turbulence. He'll be fine.
Deal: Both mean are struggling to make their way up. Kutler is up first and he's trying to lift up the steel steps but his shoulder gives out. He's yelling curse words in frustration and goes to grab that chair and he's wrapping that chair around Hogar's legs before kicking him square in the head!
Storm: How many more head shots can this man take?!
Deal: Kutler is now breathing heavy as Hogar is once again gagging as Kutler puts him in another chokehold. Kutler is now looking at the cornerpost as he heads back into the ring and he's headed upstairs. He's looking to break Hogar's leg! This man is RELENTLESS!
Storm: He wants to make Hogar pay for what he just did to him.
Deal: Hogar is a man just trying to survive and Kutler is making it difficult. Kutler is slowly making his way to the top as he screams obscenities at Hogar. If you thought these two hated each other before, that hate seems to be increasing. Kutler is all the way at the top and leaps but HOGAR LIFTS HIS FOOT and that chair hits Kutler square in the head! Both men are down again!
Storm: There are no count outs, no disqualifications, no rules. Neither is moving!
Deal: Hogar is stirring and making his way back up as Kutler is still motionless.
Storm: This was a COMPLETELY one-sided match until that FLUKE happened and now we're seeing VINTAGE Hogar. This man will not quit. No matter what you throw at him, he just keeps coming after you.
Deal: Kutler had numerous chances to end this match earlier but he chose not to and now he's suffering the consequences.
Storm: Hogar is putting Kutler in his finisher, a figure-four, and he has it locked in! Kutler is screaming in pain!
Deal: There is no escape. Could Hogar actually force Kutler to submit?! The ref is on the outside and asking Kutler if he wants to quit and he refuses.
Storm: Kutler is fighting for his career here. A loss would be DEVASTATING to Kutler and both he and Hogar know that.
Deal: Hogar is barely hanging on himself as he uses the steel steps as leverage, but Kutler is trying hard to reverse it.
Storm: I'm not even sure Kutler knows where he's at, but he knows that losing is NOT an option. I CANNOT BELIEVE how he ended up in this position.
Deal: He was GREEDY and that's his own fault!
Storm: Greedy? He was just trying to live up to his word. Kutler is a man of his word.
Deal: He went TOO FAR and you know it and now he's paying the price! Perhaps karma has come to collect. The ref asks Kutler is he wants to give up and he says no.
Storm: NO way in hell will Kutler give up.
Deal: Wait a minute, Kutler has REVERSED the figure four and now it's Hogar that is in pain. Now the ref is asking Hogar if he wants to quit. He says NEVER!
Storm: He may want to reconsider because he's losing the advantage that he was handed to on a silver platter due to that FLUKE. Hogar better pull it together really quick if he wants ANY chance of walking outta here in one piece because lightning doesn't strike twice!
Deal: Kutler is obviously not happy with the recent turn of events. He may be going into the new year with a shoulder injury, courtesy of Hogar. That isn't what Kutler had planned.
Storm: Kutler is increasing the pressure. Perhaps it's time for Hogar to call it a career before his legs are broken!
Deal: He's not ready to call it a career.
Storm: He should be! Look at him! The man's money is GUARANTEED! He and Kutler have given the fans a helluva show but it's time! TAP OUT!
Deal: Kutler is ORDERING Hogar to quit, which makes Hogar dig his heels in even more. Hogar is mustering every ounce of strength in his body to try and reverse that figure four, but Kutler isn't relinquishing the advantage and Hogar is serious pain here. He has a great deal of intestinal fortitude.
Storm: Intestinal fortitude? I have to question that man's' intelligence!
Deal: The longer Hogar holds on, the ANGRIER Kutler is getting! Kutler's face is BEET RED!
Storm: That man is PISSED!
Deal: Kutler releases the hold. He is SCREAMING obscenities at Hogar as he makes his way back up to his feet and stands over a fallen Hogar. Kutler pulls Hogar up and throws him FACE FIRST into the steel steps!
Storm: Hogar gets cut AGAIN! Hogar is BUSTED OPEN!
Deal: Kutler with some boots to the face and to the midsection of Hogar, yelling and screaming at him as he continues his assault. Kutler has LOST IT!
Storm: He told Hogar to QUIT and Hogar refused to quit and now Kutler is making him pay and pay dearly!
Deal: Kutler turns to the side.....OH NO! He's gonna pick up those steel steps! NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
Storm: This is gonna END Hogar!
Deal: Kutler lifts up the steps and Hogar grabs his foot and the steel steps fall RIGHT ON TOP OF BOTH MEN!
(The crowd chants "Holy Shit")
Storm: These people know English?
Deal: They are familiar with four-letter words, that's for sure. The steps are laying right on top of Kutler and Kutler is CRUSHING Hogar's leg! This is NOT GOOD!
Storm: The ref is standing by and he doesn't know what to do.
Deal: If this were a sanctioned RAGE match, somebody might have considered stopping it by now, but this match is UNSANCTIONED and the ref is letting it go.
Storm: That's what they wanted and Rich Mason gave it to them!
Deal: Both men are motionless and the referee is trying to get those steel steps off of Kutler. Here comes the ring announcer and a ringside official and they're helping him move those steps off of Kutler, but the damage may have been done! Both men are STILL motionless!
(Cut to the skybox where Rich Mason is still watching, and still has a poker face.)
Deal: I wonder what is going through that man's mind. Hogar's blood is on his hands!
Storm: Hogar agreed to this!
Deal: That is true, but Mason knew the condition that this man was in. That's why this match is taking place in Saudi Arabia. How much more punishment can this man take?
Storm: What's shocking to me is that Kutler is not moving. At least Hogar is moving! Kutler appears to be out!
Deal: Kutler may be seriously injured. How knows how much those steel steps weight and Kutler took the brunt of that impact. The ref is looking over Kutler. He doesn't know what to do.
Storm: You know damn well Kutler will DESTROY that man if he stops the match and awards it to Hogar.
Deal: Hogar is actually making his way back up, holding onto to a nearby chair. Hogar is up! Hogar is up! (crowd pop)
Storm: And Kutler is STILL DOWN?! How did that happen?!
Deal: Hogar smells victory here as he folds the chair and picks it up and WAIT! Kutler lifts a knee and LOW BLOW Hogar! (crowd boos) Kutler SPRINGS up! That was a TRICK! He was playing possum!
Storm: Smart man!
Deal: Kutler grabs the chair and smashes it against the side of the ring in ANGER! He tosses the chair in the ring and he's crawling on top of Hogar and berating him as he SLAPS him in the face!
*Kutler: GET YOUR BITCH ASS UP HOGARBAGE! COME ON!
Deal: Kutler slaps Hogar again and.....WAIT! Hogar grabs Kutler's wrist and Kutler goes to slap Hogar and Hogar grabs his other wrist as he uses his strength to try and.....NO! A kick to the gut, knocking the wind out of Hogar! Kutler SPITS on Hogar and pulls him up and is trying to get him back into the ring. The hatred that these two have for each other is OFF THE CHARTS!
Storm: Kutler is struggling, but he's picking up the over 250 pound Hogar and places him on the ring apron.
Deal: Kutler screams at the ref to get back in the ring and Kutler follows. He's eyeing that chair that's on the mat and then eyes Hogar. I'm not sure Hogar knows where he's at.
Storm: The man is winded, he's bloody, he's outta gas. It's time to STOP THIS CARNAGE!
Deal: Kutler is looking to finish him off, it seems. He pulls Hogar over to where the steel chair is and attempts to set him up for a piledriver but Hogar just will not cooperate. Kutler with a swift kick to the head as he's once again getting angry. As Kutler berates Hogar, he has another idea. He's wrapping that chair around Hogar's legs. He wants to finish the job he started earlier and BREAK HOGAR'S LEGS! Come on ref! Get in there!
Storm: Remember, there are no rules in this match! That's what Hogar agreed to!
Deal: A couple more kicks to the head and Hogar may be out cold!. Kip Kutler is making his way to the corner now that he's satisfied that Hogar isn't moving. Kutler is slowly making his way up. Kutler is not known as a high flyer.
Storm: He seems to have dished out enough punishment to know that Hogar's out of gas.
Deal: Kutler stucks up both of his middle fingers at Hogar and leaps, BUT HOGAR MOVES OVER AND KUTLER HITS THE MAT FACE-FIRST! Kutler tried a flying bodypress onto that chair, but Hogar managed to swerve him at the last second!
Storm: That may have kept Hogar from being disabled just like his old partner Dan Williams!
Deal: Dan Williams has been in a wheelchair for many years, due to a beating he once received from The Saint, and no doubt Kutler was looking to do the same to Hogar. Both men are again down and motionless. The ref cannot even count because there are no count outs. This match must end by pinfall or submission.
Storm: I don't f'n believe this! This match should already be over and Hogar should be in a hospital bed.
Deal: That was Kutler's plan, but things haven't gone as planned. This match started out as a JOKE that was supposed to end in a blow out and it has turned into a no-holds-barred streetfight! If Kutler loses this match, even if he gets out of here in one piece, his main event days could very well be OVER!
Storm: Don't be delusional, Storm. Hogar doesn't stand a chance.
Deal: I didn't say he did but these men may not be the same after this one.
Storm: I'll tell you one thing. This match won't end in a handshake or embrace.
Deal: Both men are stirring but I'm not sure they know where they're at. These fans are going CRAZY in Riyahd. What was a crowd that was partial to Kutler is now solidly behind Hogar!
Storm: I can't believe this! They're getting behind a DRUNK! Don't these people have laws against alcohol?
Deal: What do you mean?
Storm: Like don't they get their arms cut off if they get caught drinking and driving like Hogar did on more than one occasion?
Deal: Puh-leze. Kutler is making his way back up as is Hogar, who just broke his legs free of that chair. Kutler spots the chair and he snatches it but WAIT! Hogar grabs the other end! These two are having a tug of war over the chair! Both men are trying to get possession over that steel chair and Kutler SNATCHES it as he has the strength advantage and SWINGS it at Hogar, but Hogar sidesteps him and Kutler hits the mat with the chair and trips and falls right on top of it!
(Some fans are laughing at ringside and Kutler screams obscenities at them.)
Deal: LOOK OUT! Hogar with a FACE SLAM on the chair and cover, 1......2......NO! A blooded Hogar is yelling at the official as he pounds the mat in frustration. Hogar grabs Kutler by the hair and SMASHES his face into it! AGAIN AND AGAIN! And now KUTLER is BUSTED OPEN!
Storm: How the hell can Hogar even see?!
Deal: I don't know but Kutler may be losing the advantage that he had now that blood is streaming down his face. Some of that blood gets into Hogar's eyes and he wipes his face. Hogar is setting Kutler up for the figure four once again but Kutler with a boot to the face! Hogar falls back into the corner and he's EXHAUSTED! He's taking a breather as he waits for Kutler to make his way back up. Kutler is up and Hogar goes for a clothesline but Kutler ducks underneath it! Hogar comes back and Kutler FLATTENS Hogar with a clothesline of his own! Kutler with another kick to the head!
Storm: How many of those blows to the head has Hogar taken?!
Deal: Far too many. The man may have brain damage after this one is over.
Storm: He already had brain damage, according to Kutler.
Deal: Kutler isn't helping the situation any. Kutler has Hogar in an armbar.
Storm: Kutler is gonna pull Hogar's arm right out of it's socket!
Deal: Wait a minute, Kutler isn't stopping there. He's putting Hogar in the Krippling Kutler Cross Face!
Storm: This could be it!
*Kutler: QUIT DAMMIT!
Deal: Kutler is screaming at Hogar and DEMANDING that he quit! Hogar is breathing heavy and he's on empty.
Storm: He's been on empty for some time.
Deal: Kutler is still hollering at Hogar. I think he's wearing himself out just as much as he's wearing Hogar out.
Storm: I'm not so sure about that. Listen to Hogar's AGONIZING screams! He's throwing out some four letter words of his own!
Deal: Kutler is trying to maintain his grip as Hogar inches his way to the ropes. The ref is asking Hogar if he wants to quit and he refuses.
Storm: COME ON HOGAR! GIVE IT UP!
Deal: Hogar is in seriously bad shape here and he STUBBORNLY REFUSES to quit!
Storm: What is wrong with that man?!
Deal: Kip Kutler is asking himself the same question as he shakes his head in frustration as Hogar inches even closer to the ropes. Once again the ref asks Hogar if he wants to quit and he shakes his head. Kutler is still screaming at him, like a Drill Sergeant, and HOGAR SOMEHOW MAKES IT TO THE ROPES! The ref is tapping Kutler on the shoulder as he REFUSES to let go! The ref SMACKS Kutler across the head and that gets Kutler to drop Hogar and now Kutler grabs ahold of the ref and smacks him across the head before tossing him outta the ring!
(The crowd boos)
Storm: He just manhandled that hometown referee and these people have completely turned against him.
*Kutler (to Hogar): YOU'RE MINE!
Deal: Kutler now pulls Hogar to the middle of the ring and sets him up for a Kutting Edge! Kutler is having some difficulty as he's taken a beating in this match. He has Hogar up and HITS IT! Kutler is covering, but there is NO REFEREE!
Storm: 1....2.....3......4.......5! This match should be over AGAIN!
Deal: Kutler did it to himself! He tossed the referee out, who is trying to regain composure on the outside. An angry Kutler is screaming at the official to get back in. Kutler is pulling up Hogar. Don't tell me he's doing it again?! Kutler is struggling with Hogar, but has him up and hits ANOTHER Kutting Edge! The referee just made his way back into the ring and Kutler is yelling at him to get in position! The referee slowly makes his way over.....
Storm: He's doing this on purpose!
Deal: The cover, 1......2.......NO! Hogar with a shoulder up and Kutler is LIVID! Kutler is SCREAMING at the ref again!
Storm: Don't throw him out again!
Deal: I think he learned from that as he takes a deep breath and now he's screaming at Hogar for kicking out! Kutler is stumbing around as he's pondering.....no way! Is he?!
Storm: Yes!
Deal: Kutler is gonna try it again! He's going for yet ANOTHER Kutting Edge! He grabs Hogar but Hogar with an EYE GOUGE and Kutler is temporarily blinded with some of that blood getting in his eyes! Hogar is swinging in no particular direction as he can't see! Hogar is punching air and he finally connects with Kutler's face and Kutler goes down as does Hogar! These two men are EXHAUSTED! Someone just threw a towel into the ring
Storm: It's over! Someone threw in the towel!
Deal: It is NOT over! The ref is using the towel to wipe the bloodied faces of both men.
Storm: Oh.
Deal: Kutler still appears to be blinded as he's rubbing his eyes after that eye gouge and wait a minute! Hogar just spotted the chair. He CLOBBERS Kutler and Kutler doubles over and Hogar hits him again! And again! Hogar is hitting releasing YEARS of PENT UP RAGE and FRUSTRATION as he continues to beat on the man while these stunned fans are silenced in disbelief!
Storm: That blood is trickling down Hogar's face again.
Deal: That's a good thing for Kutler because Hogar was going to do some serious damage if he hasn't already. Hogar can't see once again as he wildly swings the chair but doesn't connect. Another swing and the chair goes flying outta the ring, nearly missing the referee! The ref wipes Hogar's face again as well as Kutler's. Hogar can see Kutler lying motionless on the mat. He covers, 1......2.......kickout! How did he kick out after taking all of those chairshots!
Storm: Intestinal fortitude! This is a MUST WIN for him.
Deal: Hogar seems to have Kutler where he wants him. He's setting him up for his figure four leglock finisher!
Storm: But does he have the strength to get it locked in?!
Deal: That's a good question as Hogar is struggling and it doesn't appear that Kutler is even conscious after taking those chairshots, some of them to the head! No doubt that is payback for what Hogar did to him earlier. This may be Hogar's last chance! Can he put SHOCK THE WORLD and put Kutler away?
Storm: Kutler with a KICK TO THE FACE!
Deal: Hogar stumbles back and falls to the mat. Kutler is trying to shake the cobwebs as Hogar pounds his fist on the mat in frustration.
Storm: These fans are at the edge of their seats.
Deal: Kutler and Hogar are both struggling. Hogar and Kutler lock eyes as they lie on the mat and look at each other in disbelief and then anger as they exchange four letter words. Both men are in rough shape and bloodied. Kutler was on his way to an easy win in the early going of this match, but rammed his shoulder into an exposed turnbuckle and that altered the course of this match.
Storm: Kutler had this match won on more than one occasion!
Deal: But he just couldn't end this match without punishing the man. As he said before, his goal wasn't to win, but to humiliate Hogar and now he's risking humiliation himself! Both men are nearly out of gas. It may come down to who wants this more. Kutler crawls over toward Hogar and wraps his hands around Hogar's neck, choking him, as he wrings his neck. He's telling Hogar to quit and Hogar refuses! Kutler with a slap to the face! Hogar tries to return it, but Kutler grabs Hogar's arm and puts him in another one of his patented armbars!
Storm: I'm telling you he is gonna rip that man's shoulder of his socket to pay him back for what happened earlier when Kutler's shoulder hit that exposed turnbuckle!
Deal: Kutler is the one that exposed that turnbuckle to begin with! Kutler is once again ORDERING Hogar to quit but he REFUSES! Hogar is trying to reach over with his other arm but Kutler pulls him away. The ref is asking Hogar if he gives up and the answer is "hell no". This antagonizes Kutler even more as he attempts to strengthen his grip and Hogar reaches the ropes again.
*Kutler: DAMMIT!
Deal: Kutler POUNDS the mat in frustration! He seems to be running out of ideas as if he doesn't know what else to do as he eyes that chair on the outside. Kutler with some elbows to the sternum as he drags Hogar in the middle of the ring. He looks at the cornerpost as if he's pondering going up to the top. He wants to finish this thing.
Storm: Put him in the Krippling Kutler Cross Face!
Deal: I think he wants to knock him unconscious first.
Storm: He wants to give him BRAIN DAMAGE.....something NOT to remember Kutler by.
Deal: Kutler is yelling curse words once again as he ignores the ref's warning and exits the ring. Kutler grabs not one but two chairs and tosses them into the ring. Can the man even make it back into the ring?! He's taken so much punishment and it shows.
Storm: I've never seen him more angry. This match should be OVER and he should be out enjoying the Riyadh night life but here he is, still trying to put away his longtime enemy.
Deal: Kutler slowly makes his way back in. As Hogar rises up, Kutler CLOBBERS him over the head and this crowd is STUNNED! Hogar fell-face-first to the mat! The fans are so quiet you can hear a pin drop!
Storm: Kutler is wrapping each chair around each of Hogar's legs. He wants to end this match.
Deal: He's tried before but couldn't put Hogar away. Can he do it now? He's looking upstairs and this is a high risk maneuver that is GUARANTEED to put Hogar away AND possibly BREAK HIS LEGS if he connects!
Storm: But can he get to the top rope without falling? Can he hit Hogar before Hogar realizes what's happening
Deal: The fans are cheering Hogar on as Kutler heads to the corner and makes the long climb to the top. He makes his way up and Hogar is moving around.
*Kutler: FUCK!
Deal: Kutler is frustrated and he makes his way back down.
*Kutler: I'm gonna break your fucking neck!
Deal: Hogar breaks free from one of the chair and Kutler grabs it and uses it to knock the wind out of Hogar! Kutler is setting Hogar up for a pileriver ONTO THE CHAIR.....but HOGAR WITH A LOW BLOW!
Storm: He cheated!
Deal: It's not like Kutler didn't do the same to him! Kutler is hopping around the ring and Hogar with a small package and handful of tights! 1......2.......NO! Kutler sets Hogar up with a belly to back suplex right onto that chair! 1......2......NO! Hogar kicks out!
*Kutler: STAY THE FUCK DOWN!
Deal: I think Kutler is pondering wrapping that chair around Hogar's neck!
Storm: That's going too far.
Deal: That seems to be the route he's going but the ref is getting in between him and Hogar and Kutler shoves the ref! I don't think that was a good idea! Kutler is now pulling Hogar up and Hogar is swinging at Kutler!
Storm: WHAT THE HELL?!
Deal: The people are starting to count as Hogar somehow manages to catch a second wind and has Kutler backed into the corner! He pounds on Kutler, 4....5....6....7....8....9.....10! And he's STILL wailing on him! Hogar throws Kutler across the ring and HITS HIM WITH A SPEAR! 1.......2.......NO! Kutler kicks out just in the nick of time! Hogar grabs Kutler by the hair and he smashes his face against the mat. Kutler with an elbow to the face! The two men are wrestling on the mat, each trying to gain the upper hand, and now Kutler with a cross face chicken wing!
Storm: Hogar won't quit, but Kutler just cannot sustain the momentum.
Deal: The fans here in Saudi are firmly behind Hogar now. They are cheering him to get out of that chicken wing.
Storm: GIVE IT UP!
Deal: Hogar reaches the ropes and Kutler CANNOT BELIEVE IT!
*Kutler: FUCK!
Deal: Kip Kutler has HAD IT! No matter what he does, he can't seem to put the man away. It was Hogar breathing heavy and now Kutler is breathing heavy and he's FURIOUS! His own anger is handicapping him. Kutler grabs Hogar and FACE SLAM onto the chair!
*Kutler: STAY DOWN MOTHER FUCKER!
Deal: The cover, 1.....2.....kickout! (crowd pops) Hogar REFUSES to stay down. An extremely frustrated Kutler just threw both of the chairs next to Hogar. Kutler has thrown the kitchen sink against the man but he refuses to quit. Kutler leans over and he's trying to apply the ankle lock submission but Hogar is squirming which is adding to Kutler's frustration. Kutler drops a leg onto Hogar's midsection. Kutler grabs the chair and tries to wrap it around Hogar's legs, but Hogar squirms again.
*Kutler: HOLD STILL!
Deal: Kutler picks up the chair and he stops! Kutler nearly fell over in exhaustion as he nearly tripped over Hogar and he's trying to wipe the blood from his eyes. Hogar has been on empty for some time and now it is Kutler who is bordering on empty. Kutler wanted to extend this match in order to make an example out of Hogar and now Kutler is desperately wanting to end this match because he himself is running out of gas. What was once a long shot is now a real possibility. Can Steve Hogar capitalize on Kutler's.....WAIT! Hogar with a small package, 1.....2....3!
Storm: NO! Kutler kicks out!
Deal: Kutler springs up and he just blew a gasket! He's kicking around, trying to find Hogar. Both of these men seem to be blinded. The referee was just handed a towel and he begins to wipe Kutler.....no! Kutler SNATCHES the towel and wipes his eyes! He has a look that can kill in his eyes as he GLARES at Hogar!
Storm: I wouldn't wanna be Hogar!
Deal: Kutler is taking that bloody rag and he's CHOKING Hogar!
*Kutler: GIVE IT THE FUCK UP!
Deal: The fans here are booing Kutler as he continues to choke Hogar with that towel.
(Hogar is gagging and coughing up blood.)
Deal: This is getting out of hand as Kutler continues to choke Hogar. Hogar is NOT moving! The ref is trying to grab ahold of the towel and a LIVID Kutler is staring down the ref! The ref backs away and Kutler makes his way toward the ref! That towel is COVERED in blood and the ref is being backed into the corner. Kutler is admonishing him.
Storm: The ref has had enough! He's yelling at Kutler and they're in a heated argument.
Deal: This is giving Hogar some time to recuperate
Storm: You're assuming there's something left in the tank. Hogar is MOTIONLESS!
Deal: Kutler is threatening the referee, but he's careful not to put his hands on him because he needs that ref to count Hogar's shoulders to the mat. As Hogar has been claiming for weeks, a loss to him can be detrimental to Kutler's career. Kip Kutler is taking a breather as he glares at a motionless and bloodied Steve Hogar.
Storm: Kutler is eyeing those steel chairs. Does he have in mind what I think he has in mind?!
Deal: Kutler grabs a chair and wraps it around Hogar's left leg.
Storm: He's doing it again! Kutler is looking to END this thing.
Deal: The referee is trying to get in the way, but Kutler shoves him! He picks up the other chair and wraps it around Hogar's other leg.
Storm: This is NOT good for Hogar, not at all.
Deal: Kutler is cursing at Hogar as he makes his way up to the top. He's taking his time, can he even make it up there?!
Storm: Look at Hogar! Kutler has all the time in the world.
Deal: The referee is checking on Hogar and Kutler is SCREAMING at the ref to get out of the way! The ref backs off as Kutler reaches the top. If he connects, Hogar's ankles could be broken! Kutler leaps and Hogar moves slightly, but Kutler CONNECTS!
Storm: Did you hear that?! He SNAPPED at least one of Hogar's ankles!
Deal: This crowd is in DISBELIEF! He very well could have snapped at least one of his ankles. Hogar moved at the last second, which might have saved him.
Storm: No, didn't you hear it?! BOTH ANKLES were SNAPPED!
Deal: I don't know but there seems to be some damage there.
Storm: Kutler has had ENOUGH! He's putting Hogar in his Hogar's own finisher, the figure four leglock.
Deal: The referee is asking Hogar if he gives up and he REFUSES! (crowd pops) This INFURIATES Kutler who increases the pressure!
Storm: Hogar is fading out!
Deal: Indeed he is! The ref asks him again and Hogar uses what's left of his strength to shake his head!
Storm: GIVE UP YOU IDIOT! This man will have both of his legs broken if they're not already!
Deal: Kutler is so zapped of energy that he's not even yelling at Hogar to give up. Kutler is wearing himself down! Hogar's shoulders hit the mat, 1.....2......shoulder up! (crowd pops) Hogar is STILL in this thing!
Storm: WHAT THE HELL?!
Deal: There's nothing else Kutler can do but increase the pressure. Hogar's legs are no longer working. There's NOTHING he can do to come back from this. Yet the man still won't give up! Kutler POUNDS the mat with his fist in frustration!
Storm: I think I heard Hogar's other leg snap! He is NOT walking outta this one.
Deal: The referee is lifting Hogar's arm and it drops, he raises it again and it drops, he lifts it again and Hogar's arm is still up as he gives the fans a thumbs up. Kutler sees this and he's beside himself!
*Kutler: GIVE UP MOTHER FUCKER OR I'LL BREAK YOUR NECK!
Deal: Kutler just threatened to break Hogar's NECK!
Storm: Does Hogar even feel anything in his legs?! He must want to end up in a wheelchair like his partner Dan Williams!
Deal: Kutler seems intent in putting him in a wheelchair. Kutler releases the figure four and he POUNDS the mat in FRUSTRATION! His hands are on the side of his head as he wracks his brain, trying to put away Hogar. He's thrown EVERYTHING in his arsenal at the man and he's STILL in the match!
Storm: He's not standing though!
Deal: Kutler is shaking his head in frustration as he stares down Hogar with smoke coming out of his nostrils. Hogar turns himself around and is crawling, but he can't make his way up to his feet. His legs are no longer working! Why doesn't this referee stop the match?!
Storm: You know the rules!
Deal: There are no rules!
Storm: Exactly!
Deal: Kutler appears to be amused at the sight of Hogar crawling toward him, his legs aren't working, Kutler just smirks and shakes his head in disbelief. Kutler stands there as Hogar, who can barely see due to the blood that is covering his eyes, reaches and grabs one of Kutler's ankles. Hogar doesn't have the strength to get himself back up. Or even take down Kutler at this point.
Storm: Put him out of his misery!
Deal: Kutler just stares at Hogar and takes a deep breath, shaking his head. Even he can't believe what he's seeing.
Storm: Put him away!
Deal: Kutler is now setting Hogar up.....for the Kutting Edge! He has some difficulty but HITS IT!
Storm: PIN HIM!
Deal: I don't think he's convinced that Hogar is done as Hogar lies motionlessly on the mat. Kuter puts Hogar in the Krippling Kutler Cross Face!
Storm: There's no getting out of this!
Deal: We've seen him get out of EVERYTHING Kutler has thrown at him, but you may be right. There is no sign of movement as the referee raises Hogar's arm once and it falls, he raises it again, still no movement, one more time, and IT'S OVER!
Storm: FINALLY!
**DING**DING**DING**
Deal: Kutler is NOT letting go!
Storm: Does he even know where he's at?!
Deal: Either he didn't hear the bell or he's VERY angry that Hogar resisted for so long. I don't know which but the referee is tapping his shoulder and now security is in the ring trying to get Kutler off of Hogar. The man is UNCONSCIOUS! LET HIM GO! He better let go or they might reverse the decision!
Storm: I don't think they can.
Deal: Finally, security is able to pull Kutler off of Hogar. And Kutler collapses right next to Hogar. The careers of these two men have been intertwined for many years, dating back to when both were on the same team. One man's career will end tonight and the other will continue his comeback but he has some recovering to do.
Storm: It's a good thing he has some time off, but he'll be fine! By the time RAGE is back up and running next year, his shoulder will be pretty much healed up.
Deal: How do you know that?
Storm: I know!
Deal: Hogar is STILL motionless as paramedics have arrived and there's a stretcher being brought to the ring.
Storm: ONE stretcher.
Deal: That's what I said! The security guards are trying to help Kutler up, but he's brushing them off. He wants nothing to do with them as he walks himself to the corner. Kutler is staring at the fallen Steve Hogar as paramedics work on him. What is that man thinking?!
Storm: He's asking himself why he's not enjoying a steak at the finest restaurant in Riyadh. This was supposed to be a quick 5-10 minute match.
Deal: Rich Mason is at ringside with his entourage as he watches the chaos continue to unfold. They are trying to get Steve Hogar onto the stretcher.
Storm: I bet Kutler would break that stretcher in two, with Hogar on it, if he had the energy for it.
Deal: Obviously he does not. Mason is watching Hogar with his poker face as if he doesn't have any concern for the man.
Storm: How do you know that?!
Deal: Just a wild guess. Kutler is still standing in his corner and yes he is still standing as he will walk away from this as the victor as he watches one of his most hated rivals being moved into an ambulance. The open the doors and Hogar lifts his head as he just regained consciousness. He looks over at Hogar and locks eyes with him. Hogar gives Kutler the middle finger!
(The crowd pops as Kutler smirks)
Deal: And Kutler gives Hogar a middle finger of his own!
(Another crowd pop)
Storm: Is that supposed to be a sign of respect?
Deal: I don't know what it means, but they're putting Hogar into the ambulance as Kutler continues to stare him down as the doors close and the ambulance pulls away.
Storm: I don't think he was convinced that Hogar was done!
Deal: Who can blame him after all that?
*Ring Announcer: The winner of this match is KIP KUTLER!
(The crowd pops as Kutler steps away from the corner and the ref raises his arm in victory.)
Storm: I don't understand these people! They loved him and then they hated him and now they love him again. I can't wait to see how people react to him once he's back in the states!
Deal: Judging by the fans reaction here at MSG, who have watched this match on the big screen, I'm assuming it will be positive.
(Rich Mason approaches Kutler and raises his other arm.)
Deal: Kutler brushes Mason off as if he doesn't want anything to do with him. Mason backs away as his bodyguards step in front of him.
Storm: Rich Mason made Kip Kutler an even wealthier man tonight between that one million dollar and the winner's purse, which is likely just as much. Gotta love that Saudi money!
Deal: Kip Kutler is refusing help is he makes his way out of the ring.
Storm: Kip Kutler is bloodied and he's beaten, but once again proved that he's a warrior and he will be a force to be reckoned with in RAGE next year.
Deal: Steve Hogar's career has officially ended and is being transported to the hospital as we speak. We hope that he is okay and will keep you updated on his condition.
~~~
Stock: Right then, there’s no bloody time for dithering. We’re getting straight on with the bloody action. Next up , the RAGE Scientific bloody Showcase Championship is on the bloody line as Doug Devens defends against Nightwalker! Gordon vs. Nightwalker
Vandessa Deal: What a night so far!
Ricky Storm: 22 years in the making!
Vandessa Deal: Doug Devens won’t just come out here as a champion he will come out here as a conqueror. Double champion!
Ricky Storm: Doug has to be tired, but maybe the stem cells are working! May he hit my boy Kip up for some D-Bol or trenbolone!
Vandessa Deal: Both these competitors represent the same faction, but this match is about personal gain! They have to set the alliance to Daniel Dare aside to achieve their goals and dreams!
Ricky Storm: Let’s head to bloody Lord Robert Stock! That guy is totally loco daddy! He’s an honorary Planet Silverstar member!
Stock: Oi! Still bloody talking here! From Chicago, weighing in at 254 bloody pounds, DOUG DEVENS!
("Ride of the Valkyries" by Wagner plays. Devens stands at the top of the ramp, both championships displayed with quiet arrogance. Thomas Gordon lingers just behind him, hands folded, a satisfied smile on his face like a man watching a long-term investment finally peak.)
Ricky Storm: He beat Scott Grayse earlier tonight with Gordon’s help, let’s be clear about that, but he’s walking into this match already wounded. Two matches. Two belts and now Nightwalker? That’s rough! She is someone you should never overlook especially on one of the grandest stages!
Vandessa Deal: She is Rage's REAL DEAL! She is laser focused on winning here tonight. Yeah, it’s strange seeing Salvation church members facing one another but when it’s for one of the most prestigious titles in wrestling today all bets are off!
Storm: She’s real? Are you for real daddy? She is as fake as your tits!
Vandessa Deal: Idiot! Do all you Storms share one collective brain? Of course you do and it’s damaged! Just sit there and be mute!
Ricky Storm: We are the free folk! We have a pretty sweet time Machine, just ask Ferman, Barnhill or Jennings! Our president JOEY FERMAN of Planet Silverstar is C.O.O. Of UWA!
Vanessa Deal: Crayon crew as Thief Taylor calls them! Just stop talking about them. No one cares! NO ONE CARES!
Robert Stock: His bloody opponent hailing from some bloody quadrant somewhere in bloody hell…..
(A little girl's giggle is heard and then " Out of the darkness hell's queen did call to pain and suffering she brought to them all. Away ran the children to hide in their beds in fear that the devil would chop off their heads". (The little girl giggles again)
Stock: Presenting, the bloody Queen of Hell - NIGHTWALKER!
(At that point the lights go out and fog fills the stage as "Dracula” by Rob Zombie hits a fire ball, shoots out of the stage and turns into Loralie Blackwell . She heads down the ramp to the ring in cat-like strides glaring at the crowd as the non-believers boo her and her followers cheer. She stops at the edge of the stage and snaps her fingers disappearing only to reappear in the middle of the ring and heads to her corner.)
Ricky Storm: Her trickery shows no bounds! I wonder if David Copperfield did his apprenticeship under her tutelage? What about D.B Copper? I swore I saw him at the Dollar Tree in Lima, Ohio! Might have been Tat Tom!
Vandessa Deal: She earned this shot you fool. BOH points. Consistency and she chose him. That tells you everything. She is more focused now than she has been in a long time.
Ricky Storm: Rumor has it that my boy Dougie D lived in a jungle with a crazy tribe that taught him the real meaning of enlightenment, daddy!
Vandessa Deal: Lies! All lies, I swear, I am not paid enough for this!
**DING**DING**
(They circle slowly, neither willing to overcommit. Circling like two gladiators destined for greatness. They are circling while jaw jacking one another. Both competitors circling with their eyes locked on one another. )
Ricky Storm: This is Scientific Showcase rules submissions only. No pinfalls, no knockouts. One mistake, and it’s over.
(The first lock-up is brief and violent. Nightwalker drops level, reaching for Devens’ leg, but Devens sprawls hard and drives her face-first into the mat. He stomps on her.)
Vandessa Deal: That’s veteran instinct. Devens didn’t hesitate; he smothered her.
Ricky Storm: Being from hell and all that darkness I bet she enjoys a little smothering! I know I do!
Deal: Of course you do, you sick freak!
(Devens grinds a forearm across Nightwalker’s face, just enough to hurt, just enough to irritate. Terry Dale warns him. Devens ignores it. They reset. He attempts to try again but Nightwalker strikes faster this time twisting into Devens’ arm and forcing him toward the ropes.)
Ricky Storm: Nightwalker’s not trying to overpower him. She’s trying to out-think him. Doug is a bit older so he could be sun-downing!
(Devens breaks free with a rake of the fingers and immediately snaps on a headlock, dragging Nightwalker to the mat and slowing the pace to a crawl. Gordon nods approvingly from ringside.)
Vandessa Deal: This is Doug Devens’ world right now. This is how he wins he drains you.
Ricky Storm: Plus, Gordon in your corner ain’t a bad thing either! He ain’t eye candy or anything, but you got to be wondering, if you're Nightwalker, when he’s gonna pull some shit, daddy!
(Nightwalker fights up, shoots Devens off the ropes but Devens blocks, yanks her arm over the top rope, and drops his weight onto it.)
Ricky Storm: That arm’s a target now. Everything Devens does from here will be about control.
Deal: He’s trying to wear her down, not a rookie move by any means.
(Back inside, Devens twists the arm again and again, threatening quick armbars, forcing Nightwalker to burn energy escaping instead of attacking. Then suddenly Nightwalker rolls through a transition and snaps on a triangle choke.)
Vandessa Deal: She’s got it! She’s got it locked in!
(The crowd roars as Devens scrambles, stacking her just enough to reach the ropes with his fingertips.)
Ricky Storm: That was close. Too close. Good thing he has a furry red-assed Orangutan's reach!
Deal: That would be a baboon you donkey!
(Gordon jumps onto the apron, barking at Dale, buying Devens precious seconds to recover. Nightwalker snaps. She charges Devens, smashing his head into the corner, kneeing him in the ribs, then dragging him down into a brutal neck crank.)
Vandessa Deal: This is frustration boiling over. Nightwalker feels it slipping.
Ricky Storm: She is mad as a hornet! Her eyes are glowing! Is Lucifer gonna crack the earth and appear from the depths of hell? I hope not, Halloween isn’t for like 10 months!
(Devens bites her hand to break free. Dale scolds him. Gordon waves it off. Nightwalker responds by chopping Devens leg out and stomping directly on the knee before locking in a kneebar.)
Ricky Storm: That’s the same knee he’s been favoring all night!
Vandessa Deal: He bit her!!!!! What the hell!
Ricky Storm: He must have missed catering!
(Devens howls, clawing to the ropes. He barely escapes. Nightwalker is laughing while she creeps forward! She grabs him by the head and suplexes him over. She is quick to her feet and drops a hard elbow. She grinding that elbow into his throat in an attempt to choke him out. Devens flips her over and begins just a flurry of hard rights!)
Vandessa Deal: Deven’s just brawling now!
Ricky Storm: He better pace himself. This ain’t 2010!
(Devens traps Nightwalker during a flurry of rage and cinches in a Crossface, sitting deep and wrenching back with everything he has. He’s reefing on her neck with a good grip. Nightwalker slowly trying to inch her way to the ropes. Doug applies more pressure, slowing her fight.)
Vandessa Deal: This could be it!
(Nightwalker crawls. Inch by inch. Fingertips scraping canvas. Rope break. The crowd applauds both. Nightwalker rolls to the floor. Devens follows but she snaps him forward with a huge clothesline, driving the back of his head into the apron.)
Ricky Storm: That’s vicious! She’s dismantling him! That rattled his brain. He may need a cat-scan!
Vanessa Deal: Step by step she wears him down. She wants this gold!
(Nightwalker attempts to lift him but he pushes her into the guard rail. She is clobbering him. He hits her with a knee raise taking her back. Doug to his feet and suplexes her over taking both competitors down!)
Vandessa Deal: Some old school traditional move sets.
Ricky Storm: Sometimes things that are old become new again. Just like your tits!
Vandessa Deal: Idiot, I swear!
(Nightwalker and Devens are both slow to get up! Nightwalker gets to get her feet and delivers a huge headbutt sending Doug back into the ring apron.)
Ricky Storm: Now that’s using your head, eh!
(She rolls him into the ring, Nightwalker locks in an arm-triangle choke. Devens staggers to his feet and slams her into the corner, but she keeps the hold applied. Then the building loses its god damn mind!)
(“Legendary by Skillet” plays over the loud speaker.)
Vandessa Deal: WAIT!!!!! Hold THE DAMN PHONE! WAIT A SECOND!!!!
Ricky Storm: Someone call my daddy, daddy - ya know!
(Harold Hartley appears on the stage.)
Ricky Storm: You’ve got to be kidding me.
Vanessa Deal: This is crazy!
(Harold looks at Robert bloody Stock and nods.)
Robert Stock: Harold Hartley is cashing in the WHO’S THE DADDY PRIZE. The match is now a triple threat.
(Devens is screaming like he has seen a ghost? He’s holding Terry Dale trying to get his feet. Hartley runs down the ramp and slides into the ring and Nightwalker turns and CRACK.)
Vandessa Deal: NO! NO!
(Hartley levels Nightwalker with a lead pipe, knocking her out cold. He tosses the pipe out of the ring before Terry Dale notices.)
Ricky Storm: This is a robbery!
(Hartley turns to Devens. He charges in blind rage. Hartley sidesteps. Strikes. Drops Devens to the mat.)
Vandessa Deal: Hartley’s been waiting a year for this moment!
(Hartley traps the arm and sinks in The PAINKILLER. Devens fights. Thrashes. Reaches for Gordon.)
Ricky Storm: There’s nowhere to go! That’s a huge DICK MOVE OF THE CENTURY!
Vandessa Deal: He’s trying to break his arm!
Ricky Storm: Pay back is a bitch daddy!
(Deven’s is fighting it. He is screaming in pain. Terry Dale is down asking Deven’s if he taps! He shakes his head no! He’s frothing at the mouth while gasping from the pain.)
Vanessa Deal: He’s gonna break his damn arm!
Ricky Storm: I can’t wait for the pop crack rice crispy sound! Pay back is a real super bitch daddy!
(Devens taps. The pain was too severe and The bell rings.)
**DING**DING**DING**
Stock: Your bloody WINNER! - HAROLD HARTLEY!!!
Vandessa Deal: HAROLD HARTLEY HAS DONE IT!
(Hartley rises as the crowd explodes. He takes the Scientific Showcase Championship the same one Deven’s took from him long ago. Hartley flips Devens off. Nightwalker glares from the corner, fury burning through the haze.)
Ricky Storm: Nightwalker was robbed. Devens was humbled. And Harold Hartley just rewrote history. Hartley walks up the ramp, championship reclaimed, while chaos and anger linger behind him.
Vandessa Deal: This wasn’t just a match, Ricky. This was a reckoning.
Ricky Storm: LEDGENDARY LIKE ONLY RAGE CAN PROVIDE!
Deal: Okay RAGE fans it all comes down to this, the main event of Year 22. After a year long Bouts Of Honor competition that saw Team Cage come out victorious and giving the advantage to the challenger in this match. RAGE World Champion Daniel Dare will defend his title against his long time rival Cage in the FEAR FACTORY which will take place inside of the CATHEDRAL in Chicago, Illinois, home of none other than the Hardcore Holy Roller himself the Saint, who is currently in TCW, another long time rival of Dare and the same can be said of Cage, who will also be the SPECIAL REFEREE! I can’t believe what we are about to see!
Storm: Neither can I! This is going to be INSANE!
Deal: Insane doesn’t even begin to cover it! The fans here in Madison Square Garden will be watching it on RAGE-Vision as there are cameras set up all over the Cathedral to capture the action to make sure none of the fans here in New York City or watching at home miss a second of what will be an unquestionably dangerous and violent match!
Storm: It should be noted that there will be NO ONE ELSE inside the Cathedral except for Cage, Dare, and the Saint and one can only imagine what waits for them inside! No members of Team Dare or the Salvation Church. No members of Team Cage. Just those three inside the Cathedral, with Chicago firefighters and paramedics standing by outside the property for when the match ends, which is now the focal point of the Fear Factory match inside the home of the man who created it all the way back in 2017 while he was the RAGE World Champion which was an absolutely epic match. In fact the Saint loved the match so much he even brought it to TCW with him back in 2022!
Deal: The Saint won both of those matches, while we saw Jerry Root win in 2018 and Gemini prevail in 2019 here in RAGE so this will be only the FIFTH TIME this match will be used in either fed as it is so dangerous, so mind altering, both feds agree that it should be used SPARINGLY and ONLY in extreme situations and there is no situation more extreme than the BLOOD FEUD between Daniel Dare and Cage!
Storm: These two have been going after each other for YEARS and now they have a chance to finally settle this in what will be maybe the most challenging match of their careers. Cage won the right to pick the stipulation to this match and he decided on the Fear Factory as he doesn’t just want to beat Dare, he wants to push him to his physical and mental limit while at the same time hoping to walk out of the Cathedral as the new RAGE World Champion.
Deal: Cage has been obsessed with taking down Dare and the Salvation Church and now he finally gets Dare, in what is his last chance to fight for the RAGE World Championship, one on one in an environment Cage thinks favors him and a match he says is right up his alley and with this being his last chance at taking down Dare, Cage is swinging for the fences with this pick. But while Cage clearly knows what he is doing and what he is getting in for, we can’t forget the man he is facing is Daniel Dare. He has seen it all, done it all, and will not be intimidated by this match no matter how dangerous or torturous it may seem.
Storm: Let’s not forget Dare and the Salvation Church spent over a year inside of the Cathedral after they were gifted it by Mason International after the Saint’s controversial departure from the business last summer. They used it as their home, their base of operations, and remade it in their image while they were there. And during that time they got to know every room, every hallway, every corner in the Cathedral so while Cage may think he has Dare backed into a corner, Dare spent a long time inside the Cathedral and with his knowledge of the layout of the Cathedral, there are those who feel Cage made a rash decision picking the Cathedral as the location and that he might have accidentally handed Dare the advantage without realizing it.
Deal: That is an excellent point as Dare took great pleasure in revamping the Cathedral in his image while the Salvation Church occupied it which they did until the Miracle Marathon when the Saint defeated Dare to become the RAGE World Champion and reclaim ownership of the Cathedral. Dare was able to regain the championship at Hell’s Holiday bringing us to this moment now where two of the sport's most bitter rivals finally get to settle their issues in what might be the final encounter between them. But we would not be doing our job if we didn’t discuss the man who will be officiating this match taking place inside HIS HOME and that is none other than the Saint.
Storm: It would be malpractice if we didn’t discuss him or his history with both of these men. Everyone knows about the wars waged between the Saint and Daniel Dare over the years. They have spent nearly THREE DECADES inflicting ungodly pain and suffering on each other in the feud that was standard bearer every other feud in this sport has been compared to. It was the first feud EVER inducted into the Hall Of Fame and even during “down times” when they are not actively battling each other, there is still a hate between them that will never die no matter how much time passes.
Deal: They don’t call Saint vs. Dare the Feud of Feuds for nothing as they have been in some of the bloodiest, most violent and historic matches this sport has ever seen. With all of that said, while many feel the Saint being the special referee for this match gives Cage the advantage, there are those who feel differently because while many people focus on the Saint’s hatred of Dare, let’s not forget that the Saint also has had a long and violent history with Cage.
Storm: They have engaged in some of the most brutal matches the sport has ever seen and while neither of them hate each other like they hate Dare, to say they are friends would be considered a massive case of misinformation because there is no love lost between Cage and the Saint either.
Deal: Throw in the fact that Cage and Dare are fighting inside THE SAINT’S HOME, a home he spent a year trying to get back and several months renovating when he did, no thanks to Cage’s use of a blow torch while he was “helping” clean the Cathedral up, something that did not sit well with the Saint. Word is while any weapon is in play for this match, word is the Saint put in the contract when asked to ref this match nothing flammable would be used in this match, as well as that RAGE would foot the bill for any part of his home that gets damaged or destroyed during this match. Some say it was the Saint just trying to squeeze a few extra dollars out of RAGE just because he could, but he also knows that by agreeing to let the Fear Factory take place inside of his home there is a good chance it will not look exactly the same when it’s done.
Storm: For his sake I hope he has a good contractor on speed dial because he is going to need it when it’s done! In addition to all the insanity and blood shed we are going to witness, both Cage and Dare are going to have to face their greatest fear if they hope to win this match. No pinfalls will be counted for a wrestler who hasn’t faced his fear so even if your opponent drops dead with no chance of kicking out, if you haven’t faced your fear yet the Saint won’t even consider making the count!
Deal: Both of these men know that and are ready to face whatever fear they have to take down the other, and knowing what type of men Cage and Dare, we can only imagine what kind of fear they could possibly have!
Storm: I shudder to think what could possibly scare these two!
Deal: I don't know what it could be but we are close to finding out as Stock is in the ring ready for the announcements!
Stock: LADIES AND BLOODY GENTLEMEN! OUR NEXT MATCH IS THE MAIN BLOODY EVENT OF YEAR 22 AND IS THE FEAR FACTORY MATCH THAT IS TAKING PLACE INSIDE THE SAINT'S BLOODY CATHEDRAL IN CHICAGO, ILLINOIS AND IS FOR THE RAGE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP!
(Crowd pops LOUDLY)
Stock: INTRODUCING FIRST, THE SPECIAL REFEREE! HE IS A HALL OF BLOODY FAMER AND ONE OF THE GREATEST BLOODY WRESTLER'S OF ALL TIME! HE IS THE HARDCORE HOLY ROLLER ….. THE SAINT!
(GOAT by the Cult plays bringing a deafening roar from the fans as the Saint, thanks to the cameras inside the Cathedral, appears on the RAGE-Vision. He makes his way to a wrestling ring set up in the basement gym of the Cathedral. He is wearing a referee’s shirt with the word GOAT on the back. He looks into the camera to acknowledge the fans back in New York who continue to cheer loudly.)
Stock: NOW INTRODUCING THE BLOODY CHALLENGER! FROM MESA, ARIZONA… WEIGHING 225 POUNDS, HE IS A MULTI-TIME HALL OF BLOODY FAMER… THIS… IS… CAGE!!!
(The fans erupt into deafening cheers as they see Cage make his way into the ring in the basement gym. Cage points at the camera to acknowledge the fans then goes about getting ready for the match.)
Stock: NOW INTRODUCING THE CHAMPION! HE IS THE LEADER OF THE SALVATION BLOODY CHURCH AND CALLS HIMSELF THE MESSIAH OF WRESTLING! HE WEIGHS IN AT 300 BLOODY POUNDS AND HAILS FROM TO HELL AND BACK! THE RAGE WORLD CHAMPION …. DANIEL DARE!
(Dare makes his way towards the ring in the basement gym of the Cathedral while the fans back in. New York City boo him LUSTILY as he says a few incendiary words into the camera before stepping into the ring.)
*CAMERA VIEW ON TELEVISION SWITCHES TO DIRECTLY INSIDE THE CATHEDRAL*
Deal: They are inside the ring in the basement gym of the Cathedral as we now switch to the view inside of the Cathedral where the action is about to take place. Even though they are all the way out in Chicago we can feel the tension all the way out here in New York! The Saint calls Cage and Dare to the middle of the ring and is giving them both last second instructions!
Saint: Alright you two, PAY ATTENTION to what I’m about to say because I’m only going to say it once and I WILL NOT REPEAT MYSELF! This is the FEAR FACTORY but it is also MY HOUSE! I didn’t wait a year to get the Cathedral back and then agree to let you two fight it out inside MY HOME without a few assurances from RAGE beforehand.
This IS an anything goes match, weapons are allowed, and in fact encouraged, and ANYTHING is fair game to be used. HOWEVER, I want you to keep in mind that thanks to a clause in my contract that RAGE agreed to, IF YOU BREAK IT YOU BOUGHT IT! So feel free to use whatever you want, but remember if you break it, the money is coming out of YOUR PAYCHECK NO QUESTIONS ASKED!
Deal: The Saint isn’t playing about that!
Saint: ALSO, since this is the Fear Factory, if you want to win you must FACE YOUR FEAR! Any pinfall or submissions without facing your fear first will be IGNORED so I strongly advise both of you face your fears as soon as possible to speed the proceedings along. Falls also can take place ANYWHERE inside the Cathedral on OR outside. As long as it's only Cathedral grounds, it's good. The ONLY rule I have tonight is that while weapons are in fact allowed, NOTHING FLAMMABLE IS ALLOWED! And we all know why that is …. CAGE.
Cage: IT WAS ONE ROOM!
Saint: IT WAS A BIG ROOM! I DID allow both of you to place weapons at random locations in the Cathedral as I damn well this fight isn’t staying inside this ring. Only you two know where you placed them so use them at will and while I am strictly enforcing my NO FIRE RULE, feel free to spill as much blood as you want because that cleans up much easier than fire. No thanks to Cage.
Cage: Just let it go already!
Saint: I REFUSE TO LET IT GO! YOU ALMOST BURNED DOWN THE WHOLE DAMN PLACE! Also there is one room on the main floor that is sealed off and OFF LIMITS and you must NOT GO IN THERE OR SOMETHING SERIOUSLY HORRIBLE WILL HAPPEN TO YOU!
Dare: I didn’t agree to that! You can’t tell me what to do, I’M THE MESSIAH AND YOUR BIOLOGICAL FATHER! If I want to go in that room I’M GOING IN THAT ROOM!
Saint: THE HELL YOU ARE! As I said before, MY HOUSE MY RULES so what I say GOES! That being said, enough wasting time, let’s go about the business of you two kicking the shit out each other! RING THE BELL!
**DING**DING**
Deal: The bell has rung and Cage and Dare immediately go at each other! It’s a slugfest from the start with the Saint looking on as Cage and Dare are using each other like a punching bag in the early going!
Storm: They’ve waited all year for this match and now that it’s here they aren’t going to hold back! They are rolling along the ring ropes beating the crap out of each other and it’s only to get more violent from here!
Deal: Cage has Dare backed into the corner and is whaling on him with rights and lefts …. DARE WITH A KICK TO THE NUTS! Cage goes down to his knees and Dare viciously boots him in the head!
Storm: There are no rules so he did it right in front of the Saint knowing there will be no repercussions for doing so!
Deal: Dare smirks at the Saint telling him it’s going to be a short night for him and the easiest paycheck he ever earned and now grabs Cage and CLOBBERS him across the back! He does it again and now he grabs Cage in a front face lock and SWINGS HIM VIOLENTLY ACROSS THE RING!
Storm: Cage sits up grabbing his neck and he might have tweaked something in it when Dare threw him!
Deal: Cage tries to stand up and Dare CLOTHESLINES him and sends him to the mat! He goes to cover Cage, but the Saint just stands in the corner staring at him!
Dare: WHAT ARE YOU DOING? GET OFF YOUR ASS AND MAKE THE COUNT!
Saint: YOU KNOW THE RULES! NOT UNTIL YOU FACE YOUR FEARS! FACE IT AND I’LL COUNT! UNTIL THEN SHUT YOUR MOUTH!
Deal: Dare clearly didn’t like the Saint telling him off, but the rules are clear! No pinfalls or submissions will be counted until a wrestler faces his fear! Dare reluctantly and angrily goes back to Cage who shoots up and catches him with a DROP KICK that sends Dare flying through the ropes out to the floor!
Storm: Landing on the floor is hard enough under normal circumstances but there is NO MAT on the floor in this basement gym so Dare’s landing was rougher than usual!
Storm: Dare gets up slowly trying to shake off the pain …. CAGE WITH A SUICIDE DIVE OVER THE TOP ROPE ONTO DARE!
Deal: And that might be the last we see of the ring in this match! Dare with another rough landing on the concrete floor and now Cage grabs Dare by the hair and begins BASHING HIS HEAD INTO THE FLOOR!
Storm: Dare's head is making a sickening sound as his flesh is repeatedly SLAMMED into the concrete!
Deal: Cage pulls Dare off the floor and now he whips him HEAD FIRST into a nearby weight rack! Dare hits the ground and now Cage grabs a DUMBBELL and goes to BRAIN Dare with it …. Dare moves and Cage slams the dumbbell into the ground!
Storm: Cage stands up and turns to face Dare …. Dare grabs him and throws Cage HEAD FIRST INTO THE MIRROR BY THE WEIGHT RACK!
Deal: The mirror SHATTERS and shards of broken glass are everywhere! The Saint pulls out his cellphone and takes pictures as he's clearly documenting this so he can get reimbursed by RAGE for the damage!
Storm: Cage stands up and there is a HUGE gash on his head from where it hit the mirror! Blood is pouring down his face and it didn't take long for blood to spill tonight in the Fear Factory!
Deal: Dare picks up a glass shard and SLASHES Cage across the back with it! That opens up a huge gash on his back and Cage howls in pain! He drops to his knees and grabs a glass shard himself. Dare moves in on him and Cage STABS Dare in the foot with the glass shard! Now Dare howls like a wounded animal as these two are SLICING AND STABBING each other like maniacs and we’re barely five minutes into the Fear Factory!
Storm: We knew it would be bloody but I didn’t think the blood would come THIS FAST! These two are out to MAIM each other!
Deal: Cage pulls the glass shard out of Dare’s foot and slashes him across the thigh with it! Cage goes to stand up but Dare grabs a dumbbell and SMASHES Cage in the back with it!
Storm: OUCH! That was right in the spine! I can feel Cage’s pain all the way here in New York! That was VICIOUS!
Deal: Cage drops to his knees and tries to get some distance between himself and Dare who runs up and boots Cage in the ribs! Cage rolls over clutching his stomach in pain and Dare has had the advantage most of the early going!
Storm: Dare looks over at the Saint who looks like he just texted a photo of the broken mirror to RAGE management and yells at him to pay attention! The Saint yells back until either one of them faces their fear he doesn't have shit to do and that he should pay attention to Cage instead of him!
Deal: Dare demands to know how is he supposed to face his fear when he doesn’t know where he’s supposed to face it! The Saint yells back that it will happen when it happens and to stop bitching and start fighting!
Storm: Dare did not like that answer!
Deal: Dare does not like when anyone talks back to him! When you call yourself the Messiah of wrestling you think everyone is beneath you! Dare is still carrying that dumbbell and turns back to face Cage who is slowly getting up. Dare charges at Cage and goes to PUNCH HIM WITH THE DUMBBELL …. CAGE.PICKS UP A BENCH AND USES IT AS A SHIELD TO BLOCK THE PUNCH!
Storm: Dare's hand went into the bench with the weight of the dumbbell behind it! He drops the dumbbell and howls in pain as he might have injured his hand! Dare angrily turns towards Cage who grabs Dare by the head and SLAMS his face on the workout bench!
Deal: Dare is rocked and now Cage leaps up on the workout bench and now leaps towards Dare with a HURRICANRANA! OH MY GOD!
Storm: Great move by Cage as it sent Dare crashing into a nearby treadmill! Cage runs over and STOMPS Dare's head into the treadmill and that didn't sound good!
Deal: Cage now STANDS on Dare’s back while he is face down on the treadmill. Cage looks at the control panel and flips on the power switch ….. THE TREADMILL IS MOVING WHILE CAGE IS STANDING ON DARE’S BACK!
Storm: The treadmill is GRINDING Dare’s face while Cage remains on top of him ….. Cage CRANKS up the speed on the treadmill as it continues to grind Darel’s face! CAGE IS USING THE TREADMILL LIKE A BELT SANDER ON DARE’S FACE!
Deal: Cage continues to turn up the speed on the treadmill as Dare growls in pain! Dare is trying to get out of this and now he rolls his entire body onto the treadmill which shoots him off and causes Cage to go FACE FIRST into the control panel! He lands on the treadmill and is shot off of it like Dare was into a nearby wall!
Storm: Dare sits up and sees his reflection in a nearby mirror and sees his face is BRIGHT RED as Cage tried to take his skin off with the treadmill! There’s a huge cut on Dare’s forehead and blood is coming out of it as both men have already been busted open!
Deal: Dare looks at his wound in the mirror and he is FURIOUS! Cage tried to permanently disfigure him with the treadmill and Dare is not going to let that stand! He pulls Cage up by the throat and CHOKE SLAMS HIM ON THE TREADMILL!
Storm: The treadmill is now DESTROYED and unusable thanks to that Choke Slam and the Saint pulls out his cellphone and makes a call to RAYMOND CUCUMBER?
Saint: HEY CUCUMBER? IT’S THE SAINT! YEAH I KNOW I’M SUPPOSED TO BE REFFING THIS MATCH, BUT HAVE YOU SEEN THE MESS THEY’RE MAKING? THEY’RE TEARING SHIT UP LEFT AND RIGHT AND AT THIS RATE I MIGHT NOT HAVE A HOUSE LEFT WHEN THIS IS OVER! SO THAT FEE YOU HAD TO PAY TCW FOR THEM TO AGREE TO LET ME REF THIS MATCH? IT IS NOW DOUBLE! HEY, YOU KNEW MY SERVICES WOULDN’T BE CHEAP, SO IF YOU WANT ME TO CONTINUE TO STAND BACK WHILE THEY DESTROY MY HOME I JUST GOT BACK, YOU WILL PAY THE TAB AND THANK ME FOR IT! THERE’S NO NEED TO BE LIKE THAT, JUST PAY ME WHAT YOU OWE AND WE’LL BE GOOD! I KNEW YOU’D COME AROUND! PLEASURE DOING BUSINESS WITH YOU!
Deal: Dare overheard the Saint call Cucumber and he isn’t happy about him making calls while he’s reffing his match!
Dare: WHAT THE HELL ARE YOU DOING? WHY ARE YOU CALLING CUCUMBER WHEN YOU’RE SUPPOSED TO BE REFFING MY MATCH! WHAT IS WRONG WITH YOU!
Saint: DON’T YOU WORRY ABOUT WHAT I’M DOING, WORRY ABOUT WHAT YOU SHOULD BE DOING BECAUSE WHAT I DO IS MY BUSINESS, NOT YOURS!
Deal: Dare is LIVID at the Saint and is literally SEETHING as he turns back towards Cage who is trying to get out of the wreckage of the treadmill. He gets to his feet and Dare lifts him up for a SUPLEX INTO THE WALL! That cracked some of the plaster and you can see the look on the Saint’s face as he clearly is going to demand more money from RAGE after this!
Storm: I don’t know how much money they had to offer the Saint AND TCW for him to agree to ref this match, but I’m sure it was a LOT!
Deal: Dare pulls Cage up and tries to whip him into the wall again, but Cage reverses it and sends Dare FACE FIRST into the wall and that causes more damage! The Saint is heard saying off to the side that RAGE is going to go bankrupt paying off all this damage as Cage grabs Dare as he steps away from the wall and drills him with a big right! That knocks Dare towards the gym doors and now Cage uses Dare’s head to SMASH OPEN the doors and boots Dare out into the hallway!
Storm: They’re now free to go anywhere in the Cathedral and there’s no telling what damage they might do! Cage runs over and drives a big elbow into the back of Dare’s head and that knocks him to the floor! Cage runs towards him and hits Dare with a MASSIVE DOUBLE STOMP TO THE BACK!
Deal: Cage rolls Dare over and tries to go for the cover and the Saint has to tell him he needs to face his fear first. Cage asks when is that supposed to happen and the Saint tells Cage it will happen when it happens and he’s tired of answering questions! Cage turns towards Dare who reaches up and GOUGES Cage in the eyes! That slows him down and now Dare grabs Cage and throws him into a nearby elevator!
Storm: The Cathedral has elevators? I didn’t know that! This place is more massive than I thought!
Deal: Dare follows Cage in and tackles Cage against the wall! The elevator door shuts behind them and now it’s just Dare and Cage inside the elevator!
Storm: The Saint is still in the basement and now has to catch up to Dare and Cage! We now get the camera view inside the elevator as Dare is beating down Cage!
Deal: Dare SLAMS Cage’s head against the elevator wall and Cage slumps to the ground! Dare knees him in the face and blood from Cage’s open wound SPLATTERS all over the elevator!
Storm: Some of it got on the elevator camera lens! Damn that went everywhere!
Deal: Dare is BRUTALIZING Cage inside the elevator as being in a confined space with Daniel Dare is not anyplace you want to be, not even one of the toughest men in the wrestling industry in Cage!
Storm: Dare is going off on Cage with rights and lefts and is BERATING Cage as he does! He’s telling Cage he should have never come back to RAGE and he is going to cripple him while his family watches!
Deal: Dare is beating Cage to a pulp inside the elevator and Cage may be OUT! Dare sees Cage is defenseless and now holds up his hand! We all know what that means as Dare goes for the TESTICLE SQUEEZE ….
Storm: What the hell! The lights in the elevator WENT OFF! It’s PITCH BLACK IN THERE!
Deal: What the hell is going on! We can hear Dare screaming to turn the lights back on so he can finish beating down Cage, but we can’t see him …. The elevator lights up again and WHAT IS THAT!
Storm: I don’t know it looks like a video of some abandoned building …. Wait a second, that's RAGE HEADQUARTERS! The windows are boarded up and the doors are chained and padlocked! WHAT THE HELL IS THIS!
Voice: WHAT YOU ARE LOOKING IS ALL THAT’S LEFT OF THE WRESTLING PROMOTION KNOWN AS RAGE! WHAT WAS ONCE A PROUD AND THRIVING COMPANY THAT EMPLOYED THE BEST WRESTLERS IN THE WORLD IS NOW NOTHING, BUT A MEMORY AS THE COMPANY WAS FORCED TO CLOSE IT’S DOORS FOREVER AFTER DANIEL DARE LOST THE RAGE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP TO CAGE!
INTEREST IN THE COMPANY PLUMMETED OVERNIGHT, SUBSCRIPTIONS TO ALL RAGE STREAMING SERVICES WERE CANCELED, TICKET SALES CRASHED, MERCHANDISE DIDN’T SELL AND FANS STOPPED WATCHING ENTIRELY OVERNIGHT!
SHORTLY AFTER, ONE WRESTLING PROMOTION AFTER ANOTHER WAS FORCED TO CLOSE IT’S DOORS FOREVER AS WRESTLING DIED THE NIGHT THE MESSIAH LOST!
Storm: WHAT WAS THAT!
Deal: I don’t know, but that was INSANE! It was some sort of apocalyptic vision of the future of the wrestling industry should Dare lose this match!
Voice: DANIEL DARE HAS FACED HIS FEAR!
Deal: The lights in the elevator come back on and we see Dare balled up in the corner in the fetal position rocking back and forth saying “MAKE IT STOP!” Dare’s fear is that the wrestling industry will be no more if he loses to Cage! He’s now faced it and he can now go for the win!
Storm: The elevator finally reaches the next floor and the doors open. Dare quickly gets off the elevator and turns to curse it out saying it should go back to hell where it belongs! He looks over his shoulder and sees the Saint standing just down the hallway who is waiting impatiently for Dare and Cage to resume fighting.
Saint: CONGRATULATIONS YOU FACED YOUR FEAR! NOW CAN WE TRY TO FINISH THIS MATCH WHILE WE’RE STILL IN 2025?
Dare: YOU WEREN’T ON THE ELEVATOR! HOW THE HELL DID YOU GET UP HERE SO FAST?
Saint: SECRET PASSAGES, THEY’RE ALL OVER THE PLACE, REMEMBER?
Dare: OH YES, THE SECRET PASSAGES! I ALWAYS LOVED THOSE. DID YOU USE THE ONE IN THE SOUTHEAST CORNER?
Saint: OF COURSE I DID. IT’S THE QUICKEST WAY HERE FROM THE BASEMENT.
Dare: I ALWAYS LOVED THAT PASSAGE, MADE MOVING AROUND THIS PLACE SO MUCH EASIER.
Saint: IT’S ONE OF MY FAVORITE THINGS ABOUT THE CATHEDRAL. BY THE WAY YOU MAY WANT TO LOOK OUT.
Dare: LOOK OUT? LOOK OUT FOR WHAT ….
Deal: CAGE EXPLODES OUT OF THE ELEVATOR AND TACKLES DARE INTO A NEARBY TABLE! A vase that was on the table falls off and shatters on the floor!
Cage: OH SHIT! I AM SO SORRY ABOUT THAT!
Saint: DON’T BE! THAT IS A VASE DARE LEFT BEHIND WHEN I KICKED THE SALVATION CHURCH OUT OF HERE! IT’S EXPENSIVE AS HELL BUT IS ALSO AN EYESORE SO YOU DID ME A FAVOR?
Dare: IS THAT MY VASE FROM THE MING DYNASTY FROM CHINA? I WAS WONDERING WHERE I LEFT THAT! IT’S A PRICELESS ANTIQUE!
Saint: NOT ANYMORE!
Dare: CAGE YOU BASTARD! YOU OWE ME A MILLION DOLLARS!
Cage: I THOUGHT YOU SAID IT WAS PRICLESS!
Dare: I JUST PUT A PRICE ON IT AND IT’S A MILLION DOLLARS!
Cage: GOOD LUCK GETTING IT FROM ME!
Deal: Dare explodes into a blind rage and TACKLES Cage to the floor! Dare POUNDS him in the head with a Double Axe Handle, but now Cage MULE KICKS Dare off of him and sends Dare HEAD FIRST down a nearby stairwell! Dare is sprawled out on a landing several steps down and now Cage HURLS himself over the railing and lands on Dare with a SPLASH!
Storm: HOLY SHIT! Cage damn near hurled himself to his death, but fortunately for him he landed on Dare! Blood splattered all over the wall and the Saint is going to have a hell of a time cleaning this up when this match is over!
Deal: You couldn’t pay me enough to help clean up this mess! Cage goes to cover Dare, but quickly stops as he remembers he still hasn’t faced his fear! He pulls Dare up and looks like he is setting him up for the THUNDER CAGE …. Dare blocks it and catches Cage with a HEAD BUTT! That slows Cage down and now Dare lifts Cage up and POWER BOMBS CAGE OFF THE STAIRWAY TO THE FLOOR BELOW!
Storm: Fortunately for Cage there was a table at the bottom of the stairway to break his fall and I say fortunately with a heavy dose of Silverstarian sarcasm because Cage is in a heap!
Deal: I don’t know WHY there would be a table at the bottom of a stairwell, but knowing the Saint he put it there hoping something like this would happen! Dare moves down the stairs as quickly as he can and throws himself on top of Cage for the cover! Now the Saint can count and we get 1 …. 2 …. CAGE KICKS OUT!
Storm: Cage survived that brutal fall from the stairwell to the floor below that sent him through the table, but that is not something you want to try to survive more than once! And Cage has to hope he can face his fear soon because right now he is at a distinct disadvantage in this match!
Deal: Dare wanted that pin, but now he knows he can tee off on Cage and doesn’t have to worry about suffering a pin or being made to tap out as Cage still needs to face his fear. Dare pulls Cage up and heaves him into the Saint’s living room! Cage gets up and Dare sends him HEAD FIRST INTO THE SAINT’S LARGE SCREEN TELEVISION!
Storm: The Saint puts his hand over his eyes and starts shaking his head, muttering to himself why the hell did I agree to this and that Cucumber owes him big time!
Deal: Cage is laid out on the floor and now Dare tries to PUSH THE LARGE SCREEN TELEVISION ON TOP OF CAGE …. CAGE MOVES AND THE TELEVISION CRASHES ON THE FLOOR!
Storm: The Saint throws his hands up and says to himself I know what I’m demanding RAGE buy for me when this is over! Cage is back to his feet and Dare charges at him …. Cage ducks down and FLIPS DARE OVER WITH A BIG BACK BODY DROP THROUGH THE SAINT’S COFFEE TABLE!
Deal: The coffee table EXPLODED as soon as Dare crashed through it and the Saint is looking down at him as Dare lays in the wreckage of the coffee table!
Saint: YOU KNOW WHAT? I HATED THAT DAMN THING! YOU DID ME A FAVOR! BUT YOU STILL OWE ME A NEW TELEVISION!
Cage: PUT IT ON MY TAB!
Deal: Cage sees Dare laying in a heap as he tries to get out of the mess that was once the Saint’s coffee table. Cage goes to move in on him …. THE FLOOR OPENS UP UNDERNEATH CAGE AND HE FALLS INTO IT! WHAT THE HELL WAS THAT!
Storm: A TRAP DOOR! IT WAS A TRAP DOOR! WHAT KIND OF LUNATIC HAS A TRAP DOOR IN THEIR LIVING ROOM!
Deal: YOU KNOW WHOSE HOUSE THEY’RE FIGHTING IN RIGHT?
Storm: OH YEAH THE SAINT’S! I forgot about that for a second.
Deal: I’m sure you did, but let’s focus on the fact that a trap door opened up underneath Cage and sucked him deep into the bowels of the Cathedral! We have NO IDEA where the hell Cage just went to …. Wait, I see him!
Storm: I do too! Cage seems to be in a small room SOMEWHERE in the Cathedral, but we don’t know where that room is!
Deal: Cage looks around trying to find a way out but there doesn’t seem to be an exit …. What the hell, the WALLS ARE CLOSING IN!
Storm: The room is SHRINKING and Cage is trapped with nowhere to go! Cage frantically tries to find a way out …. There’s a video playing on the ceiling above! WHAT IS THIS!
Deal: It’s a video of Cage’s wife Meg and his children Rowan and Liz! They are sitting around a table with an open space for Cage and crying how he left them behind because he cared more about RAGE and beating Daniel Dare than them!
Storm: Cage is locked on this video as now it shows him as a young child after the passing of his sister, talking about how alone he feels without her, and how he became a ghost to his parents as he left them feeling alone as well!
Deal: Now we’re hearing a voice …. It’s the doctor telling him he has a brain tumor and Cage debating treatment for it!
Storm: Now it’s him snapping out of it and saying he will do it after he fights Dare because he refuses to leave the people he cares about alone!
Deal: The voice overs stop and the video shuts off as the walls continue to close in on Cage! He continues to look for a way out, but there is none as the walls are about to FLATTEN HIM ….
Storm: Another trap door opens up underneath and Cage SLIDES out of the room just as the walls were about to close around him!
Deal: Cage looks around, panicked and sweating, trying to make sense of what just happened!
Voice: CAGE HAS FACED HIS FEAR!
Deal: It was his FEAR! CAGE FACED HIS FEAR! Both men have faced their fear and now the Fear Factory is ON!
Storm: Cage exhales a sigh of relief and now tries to navigate his way back to Dare inside the Cathedral!
Deal: Cage is making his way down a hallway of sorts and comes across a door. He kicks it open and goes through where he finds himself standing in front of Dare again! Where the hell did that first trap door take him and how he did end up back here so fast!
Storm: It has to be one of those secret passages the Saint mentioned earlier!
Deal: It has to be because no other explanation makes sense! Both Cage and Dare, bloodied, bruised and still itching to wage war with each have both faced their fears and now the Fear Factory is in full swing!
Storm: The Saint is standing at the end of the hallway watching Cage and Dare stare each other down and he actually looks pleased!
Saint: YOU HAVE BOTH FACED YOUR FEARS NOW THIS IS ANYONE’S MATCH TO WIN! NOW STOP STANDING AROUND AND LET’S DO THIS ALREADY!
Deal: Neither Cage or Dare have to be told twice as just like they did at the start of the match they charge at each other and start beating the hell out of each other! Dare grabs a nearby chair and SMASHES Cage with it! Cage responds by grabbing a painting off the wall and SMASHING IT over Dare’s head!
Storm: They are throwing each other into the wall of the hallway as they continue to batter each other senseless! Dare throws Cage through a door and he ends up in the first floor bathroom! Dare follows him in and throws Cage into the bathtub! He has his hands around Cage’s throat and is CHOKING HIM while Cage claws at his face to break free!
Deal: Dare sees the faucet and turns it on and now water is filling the bathtub! Dare tries to shove Cage’s head under the faucet like he’s trying to WATERBOARD HIM!
Storm: Worse than that I think Dare is trying to DROWN HIM! The tub is filling with water around Cage’s head and Dare has Cage’s head UNDER WATER! DARE IS TRYING TO DROWN CAGE!
Deal: I know this is a no rules match, but I don’t think that includes DROWNING your opponent! Cage is under water trying to fight out but he can’t get his head above water! The Saint has seen enough and is now trying to PULL Dare off of Cage! Dare is REFUSING to let go as he is trying to put Cage away LITERALLY!
Storm: The Saint has his arm around Dare’s neck trying to pull him away from Cage as he says killing your opponent isn’t part of the deal and he’s not going to have someone die in his home!
Deal: The Saint FINALLY pries Dare off of Cage and shoves him back so he can check on him! Cage isn’t moving as his head was under water for a long time! The Saint is checking his pulse and he turns white as a ghost! He says Cage isn’t breathing …. The Saint says Cage is …. He can’t finish his thought ….
Storm: The Saint says Cage is DEAD! Daniel Dare drowned Cage and KILLED HIM!
Deal: NO! NO! This can’t be happening! This has gone too far! It has gone TOO DAMN FAR!
Storm: The Saint looks at Dare who seems totally unbothered by this! He doesn’t care that he just DROWNED CAGE and KILLED HIM!
Deal: The Saint looks up at Dare with pure ANGER in his eyes and begins screaming in his face! He’s screaming that Dare took things too far and now Cage is dead in his bathtub!
Storm: I can’t believe what I’m seeing here! Dare just KILLED CAGE! HE KILLED HIM!
Deal: Cage has been accused of having a death wish in the past, but I don’t think this is what he had in mind! The Saint exits the bathroom saying he needs to call the authorities while Dare looks unconcerned and somewhat PROUD of what he did!
Storm: How can he be proud of THAT! He just killed a man! This is SICK!
Deal: Dare turns his back to the body of Cage and yells at the Saint that he’s not going to help him clean up the body!
Storm: What is wrong with him! That is MESSED UP!
Deal: Dare is now CACKLING HYSTERICALLY as he says this means he wins …. CAGE IS RISING FROM THE BATH TUB! WHAT THE HELL!
Storm: OH MY GOD! CAGE IS A ZOMBIE NOW AND HE’S HUNGRY FOR HUMAN FLESH!
Deal: HE’S NOT A ZOMBIE! HE’S ALSO NOT DEAD! But just like a HORROR MOVIE VILLAIN who won’t stay dead when you thought he was done, I'm going with Jason Voorhees of Friday The 13th when he rises out of Crystal Lake, Cage steps out of the bathtub and now is walking towards Dare!
Storm: Cage looks POSSESSED right now! I’m scared!
Deal: Silence you big baby! Dare still thinks Cage is done for and he has no idea that Cage is ALIVE and on his feet! Dare is still cackling like a hyena to himself as Cage grabs him and spins Dare around to face him!
Storm: Dare’s jaw hits the floor as he can’t believe Cage is alive …. CAGE TACKLES DARE AND BEGINS WHALING ON HIM!
Deal: Dare is trying to cover up but Cage has gone FULLY FERAL as he pummels Dare like a madman! A few minutes ago we thought Cage was DEAD and now he’s beating the shit out of Dare which begs the question was that a RUSE between him and the Saint to fool Dare!
Storm: I don’t know and I doubt either of them will admit to it, but it sure smells that way to me!
Deal: It doesn’t matter now as Cage is PUMMELING Dare! He pulls Dare off the floor and throws him HEAD FIRST INTO THE TOILET! Cage puts Dare’s head on the toilet seat and begins SLAMMING THE LID UP AND DOWN ON IT! He now sticks Dare’s head into the toilet and FLUSHES IT ON HIM! I hope for Dare’s sake that the toilet was empty!
Storm: Cage pulls Dare up and hurls him into the hallway and Dare slams into the wall! Dare bounces back towards Cage who drops him with a FACE SLAM! Cage covers him and gets 1 …. 2 …. DARE KICKS OUT!
Deal: That is Cage’s first attempt at a pinfall after facing his fear, and now it’s all about who can put the other away! Cage grabs Dare by the hair and throws him head first into the kitchen! Dare slams into the dishwasher and Cage runs towards him with a RUNNING KNEE …. DARE MOVES AND CAGE CRASHES INTO THE DISHWASHER!
Storm: Dare opens up the dishwasher while Cage clutches his knee! Dare grabs a plate and SMASHES it over Cage’s head! Cage staggers as Dare grabs a broken piece from the plate he just destroyed and CUTS Cage across the stomach!
Deal: Cage doubles over as that cut deep, now Dare grabs Cage by the leg and places it across the open dishwasher …. DARE SLAMS IT SHUT ON CAGE’S LEG! Cage hits the ground writhing in pain and now Dare picks him up for a DEATH VALLEY DRIVER ON THE KITCHEN COUNTER!
Storm: Cage rolls off to the floor and now Dare covers him! 1 …. 2 …. CAGE KICKS OUT! Dare yells at the Saint saying it was a slow count and the Saint tells Dare maybe if he didn’t move in slow motion he might have gotten the pin!
Deal: Dare is known for trying to intimidate the officials but he isn’t going to intimidate the Saint. That isn’t going to stop him from arguing though and he is making his point known loudly!
Storm: The Saint is making his point just as loudly as these two were MADE to argue with each other!
Deal: The Saint isn’t having it with Dare and says if he wants another round with him they can set a time and place in 2026 but for now he needs to focus on Cage! Dare angrily turns around to face Dare …. CAGE SMASHES HIM OVER THE HEAD WITH A BLENDER!
Storm: Dare DROPS like he was shot as Cage BRAINED him with that blender! Glass is everywhere and I think some of it is wedged in Dare’s skull! Cage moves in, hobbling on one leg and PULLS himself up on the kitchen counter! He stands over Dare and LEAPS OFF FOR AN ELBOW SMASH!
Deal: I don’t know if he leaped off or fell off because his weakened leg couldn’t support his weight! Either way he pulled it off and Cage covers him again! 1 …. 2 …. DARE KICKS OUT!
Storm: Close call for Dare as Cage nearly got him! Dare stands up and Cage drills him with an upper cut! Another one and Dare is reeling! Cage goes to follow up but Dare lashes out with a kick to Cage’s wounded knee and Cage drops like a rock!
Deal: Dare drags Cage towards the dining room pummeling him as he does! Dare picks up Cage and SLAMS Cage on top of the dining room table! Dare climbs up on the dining room table and lifts Cage up for a MESSIANIC PILEDRIVER THROUGH THE DINING ROOM TABLE! HOLY SHIT!
Storm: That table isn’t like the ones you see at a RAGE arena, this a THICK TABLE and dare just obliterated it with Cage’s head!
Deal: Cage is writhing around in pain like a fish out of water, holding his neck which Dare tweaked earlier in the match! Dare now covers Cage and here’s the count! 1 …. 2 …. CAGE KICKS OUT IN TIME!
Storm: Dare can’t believe he didn’t get it! Dare pulls Cage up and prepares for a POWER BOMB …. Cage BACK FLIPS him over and Dare lands on debris from the broken table! Cage now wraps his left arm around Dare’s neck and begins PUMMELING him on the top of his skull with his right!
Deal: Cage is POUNDING those shards of glass from the blender stuck in Dare’s head deeper into his flesh and blood is streaming down his face! Dare reaches back and JAMS his thumb into Cage’s eye and Cage lets go! He stands up and Dare gets back to his feet. Dare moves towards him and Cage quickly responds with a SUPER KICK! It sends Dare’s head into the wall and he hits the floor! Cage covers him and gets 1 …. 2 …. DARE KICKS OUT IN TIME!
Storm: Another close call for Dare, but he’s still alive! Cage can’t believe he didn’t get it and goes to follow up, but Dare catches him with a big right hook! Cage fires back and now they are brawling down the main hallway of the Cathedral!
Deal: The punches are flying fast and furious …. Wait a second there’s that room the Saint was talking about earlier!
Storm: The one he said they are not allowed to enter or bad things would happen?
Deal: That’s the one! It has a big KEEP OUT sign plastered on it and Cage and Dare are fighting right towards it! The Saint is telling them to avoid that room or they will both be sorry, but good luck getting them to listen while they are beating the shit out of each other!
Storm: Cage nails Dare with a big right and that staggers Dare! He fires back and catches Cage in the jaw! That has Cage reeling but he quickly snaps out of it and TACKLES DARE INTO THE DOOR OF THE FORBIDDEN ROOM!
Deal: They literally busted open the door to that room and they both went flying inside! The Saint screams “NOW YOU DID IT!” and follows them inside! The Saint SLAMS the door shut and locks it behind him! He looks at them and yells “YOU DIDN’T LISTEN NOW YOU’RE GOING TO GET IT!
Storm: Who knows what that could mean! I’m looking around the room and I don’t see anything unusual except that it’s poorly lit. I don’t see the big deal ….
Deal: A large television at the end of the room lights up and a video starts to play! What the hell is this!
(Video of horror directors Rob Zombie and Uwe Boll plays on the screen.)
Narrator: TODAY AT THE ACADEMY FOR HORROR MOVIE GREATNESS, WE HONOR VISIONARY DIRECTOR UWE BOLL WITH THIS AWARD FOR LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT IN THE HORROR GENRE!
Cage: NOOOOOOOO! UWE BOLL SUCKS! MAKE IT STOP!
Narrator: WE ALSO HONOR ROB ZOMBIE WITH THE AWARD FOR THE GREATEST REBOOT OF A HORROR MOVIE FOR HIS VISIONARY REMAKE OF HALLOWEEN!
Cage: THIS IS TOO MUCH! TURN IT OFF RIGHT NOW!
Deal: Cage is LOSING HIS MIND as anyone who knows Cage knows he DESPISES Uwe Boll and he wanted to personally track down Rob Zombie and kick his ass for how he BUTCHERED the Halloween remake! Seeing this has to be TORTURE for Cage!
Storm: That video stops and now one starts playing of Daniel Dare dressed like ELVIS at a Karaoke contest …. SINGING?
*Dare on video: MY HEART WILL GO OOOOOOOOOOOONNNNNNNN!
Deal: Dear God it’s a video of Dare singing a CELINE DION SONG! I will never will get this image out of my mind!
Dare: THIS IS SLANDER! THIS IS AI GENERATED SLANDER! MUSIC IS NOISE AND I SURE AS HELL WOULD NEVER SING A CELINE DION SONG! TURN THIS OFF!
Deal: The Saint warned them not to go into this room! This is some sort twisted play on fears they both might have and it appears to be working as the Saint is engaging in EMOTIONAL CRUELTY towards both Cage and Dare!
Storm: They are both sweating profusely as this is clearly some form of torture by the Saint who set this room up just for them!
Deal: I guess he figured if they are going to fight in and destroy his house he is going to find a way to amuse himself in the process ….
(Another video plays and it shows Horror In The High Desert director Dutch Marich.)
Marich: Hi, Horror In The High Desert fans! It’s me, Dutch Marich, and I want to thank you all for enjoying the movies, especially the last one, Majesty. But I recently had an epiphany and realized I HATE making horror movies! So I am announcing I am officially CANCELLING Part Five of the Horror In The High Desert series and going back to my first love, making documentary movies about the greatest Olympic sport of all time …. CURLING!
Cage: NO! DAMN YOU SAINT! THIS ISN’T FUNNY! YOU’VE GONE TOO FAR …. I THINK I’M GOING TO BE SICK!
Deal: Cage is down on all fours DRY HEAVING as the idea of Horror In The High Desert Part Five not being made is too much for him to handle!
Storm: Now ANOTHER video is playing on the television! What else could we see!
Deal: It looks like a government official making a speech? What in the world is going on!
Government official: Today, for the first time in history, the House Of Representatives UNANIMOUSLY voted to make the production, distribution and consumption of pineapple pizza ILLEGAL! The bill immediately went to the Senate where it passed UNANIMOUSLY and then went to the President’s desk where he immediately signed it and then promised that anyone caught violating this federal law will immediately go to prison for LIFE!
Dare: THIS ISN’T FUNNY SAINT! PINEAPPLE PIZZA IS A GIFT FROM THE GODS AND I REFUSE TO LISTEN TO YOU SULLY IT’S GOOD NAME LIKE THIS!
Deal: Dare is HYPERVENTILATING as this video clearly didn’t sit well with him! A light flicks on near Dare and we see a PINEAPPLE PIZZA on a table waiting for him! Dare immediately rushes over to get himself a slice to calm his nerves! He grabs a slice and we hear a BUZZING SOUND …. The pineapple pizza is attached to an ELECTRO SHOCK MACHINE! Dare is being ZAPPED with electricity while he holds the slice but he STILL EATS IT! Damn this man loves his pineapple pizza!
Storm: Even while he’s being shocked with electricity! The Saint has always said enjoying pineapple pizza was a sign of mental illness and he may be on to something!
Deal: Dare finishes the slice and flips off the Saint when he’s done! Neither he or Cage are happy with him right now!
Cage: WHAT THE HELL IS WRONG WITH YOU SAINT! THIS IS TOO MUCH!
Dare: YOU ARE A SICK MAN SAINT! YOU HEAR ME? YOU ARE SICK?
Saint: YOU GUYS WANT SICK? I’LL GIVE YOU SICK!
Deal: The Saint has a box and pulls out what appears to be noise cancelling headphones? Why the hell is the Saint putting on noise cancelling headphones?
Storm: The Saint pulls what appears to be a remote out of his pocket. He points it towards something and clicks a button. MUSIC starts to play …. Oh God Saint you didn’t. PLEASE TELL ME YOU DIDN’T!
Music: I JUST WANT YOU FOR MY OWN …. MORE THAN YOU COULD EVER KNOW …. MAKE MY WISH COME TRUE …. ALL I WANT FOR CHRISTMAS IS YOU!
Deal: DAMN IT HE DID! The Saint is TORTURING Cage and Dare with the most annoying, obnoxious, overplayed holiday song, ALL I WANT FOR CHRISTMAS BY MARIAH CAREY! THIS IS INHUMAN!
Cage: SAINT YOU SON OF A BITCH! THIS IS DEPRAVED EVEN FOR YOU!
Dare: MUSIC IS NOISE AND THIS IS THE NOISIEST NOISE I’VE EVER HEARD! I HATE YOU SAINT!
Saint: WHAT’S THAT? I CAN’T HEAR EITHER OF YOU! DAMN THESE NOISE CANCELLING HEADPHONES WORK GREAT! THEY WERE EXPENSIVE, BUT WORTH EVERY PENNY!
Deal: Cage and Dare are both covering their ears screaming bloody murder and who can blame them as the Saint has piped in Mariah Carey’s GOD AWFUL Christmas song to torture them! This is sick! Twisted! And I think this violates the part in the United States Constitution that outlaws CRUEL AND UNUSUAL PUNISHMENT as NO ONE likes this song!
Storm: Speak for yourself, I think it’s kinda catchy! ALL I WANT FOR CHRISTMAS …. IS YOU!
Deal: YOU NEED HELP! Cage and Dare have their ears covered and are screaming at the Saint to turn the song off and of course the Saint decides to TURN UP THE VOLUME! Cage and Dare now go to the door and are trying to kick it open but the door is LOCKED!
Storm: They are demanding it be open and are kicking at the door trying to break it down! Cage and Dare now both lower their shoulders and BLAST into the door and it opens up! They both go spilling into the hallway and they both look RELIEVED to be out of that room!
Saint: CAGE! DANIEL DARE! YOU HAVE BOTH FACED YOUR FEARS! POORLY! BUT YOU FACED THEM! I HOPE YOU ENJOYED THE SHOW! HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA!
Deal: The Saint is laughing hysterically at what he just put Cage and Dare through and for the first time ever I think Cage and Dare agree with each other as neither of them found this funny! But they don’t have time to worry about that as there is still a match to be won and now the fists start flying AGAIN!
Storm: They are fighting down the hallway and are battering each other against the wall! They have beaten each other half to death this entire time and they still have a lot of fight in them!
Deal: Cage and Dare continue to batter each other and they are making their way towards a GLASS DOOR! Cage and Dare are moving at WARP SPEED as they pummel each other and THEY THROW EACH OTHER THROUGH THE GLASS DOOR! OH MY GOD!
Storm: THAT WAS MESSED UP! These two were already bloody head to toe and now they just sliced each other open even more! There is a pool of blood forming beneath both of them and even more glass stuck in their bodies! How much further are they going to push each other!
Deal: As far as they have to! That’s how far they will push each other! Both men are pushing themselves up and we see they are on the patio that leads to the Cathedral’s backyard! They are now OUTSIDE and will you look at that? IT’S SNOWING! They are outside in the snow and there is a GIANT CHRISTMAS TREE in the back yard with CHRISTMAS GIFTS underneath it!
Storm: And look who’s standing in front of the tree …. It’s SAINTA CLAUS!
Deal: IT IS SAINTA CLAUS! The Saint has put on his Sainta Claus get up and is standing in front of the Christmas tree waving Cage and Dare towards him!
Saint: HO HO HO! MERRY CHRISTMAS TO YOU TWO! Despite the fact you both have turned my house in a war zone and will be paying through the nose to get it fixed, as the official provider of holiday greetings and seasons beatings, as the special referee of this all important match, I decided it was only right that I got each of you a very special CHRISTMAS GIFT! Dare, here is YOURS!
Deal: Sainta Claus hands Dare a box and he quickly opens it up …. EDNA! IT’S EDNA! The barbed wire baseball bat Dare has used on numerous victims over the years!
Saint: Enjoy the gift! If you don't, that's not my problem! Cage, here is YOURS!
Deal: Sainta Claus hands Cage his gift and he opens it up …. It’s a KENDO STICK wrapped with DUCT TAPE AND RAZOR BLADES!
Storm: Both Cage and Dare seem happy with their gifts which goes to show Sainta Claus is WAY BETTER than that fraud Santa Claus! That asshole always forgets the batteries!
Deal: Don’t get me started on that FAKE! But that’s for another day as after beating each other senseless throughout the Cathedral, Cage and Dare are now outside in the back yard, IN THE SNOW, bloodied and bruised with both of them holding a VERY DANGEROUS WEAPON in their hands! The blood pouring out of their numerous wounds is turning the snow beneath their feet bright red and here is a pool of blood around both men!
Saint: What are you two waiting for? You have your gifts, now FUCK EACH OTHER UP ALREADY!
Deal: They don’t need to be told twice as Cage and Dare are now DUELING with their weapons! Dare swings at Cage with Edna but he blocks it away with the Kendo Stick! Cage now swings at Dare who bats it away with Edna! These two are trying to MAIM each other permanently here in the backyard of the Cathedral!
Storm: And the snow is falling harder now! Both men are fighting the blood falling into their eyes and the snow blowing in their face! This match sure has had everything!
Deal: Dare and Cage continue to swing away at each other but are not able to land a shot! Cage takes a wild swing with the Kendo Stick but Dare ducks out of the way! Cage tries to get himself set but his feet slip in the snow and DARE SMASHES CAGE IN THE BACK WITH EDNA!
Storm: Cage HOWLS in agony as the barbed wire digs into his flesh! Dare takes Edna and is now GRINDING IT UP AND DOWN CAGE’S BACK! LOOK AT ALL THAT BLOOD!
Deal: Dare is taking chunks out of Cage’s back with Edna and there is a SICK, TWISTED SMILE ON DARE’S FACE! He is TORTURING CAGE and I THINK HE’S GETTING OFF ON IT!
Storm: Dare derives happiness from the misery of others and this is without question his HAPPY PLACE!
Deal: Cage grabs the Kendo Stick with both hands and takes a desperation swing backwards over his shoulders and gets Dare in the face with it! Cage now pulls the Kendo Stick forward and MY GOD! One of the razor blades got Dare on the side of his face and opened up a HUGE wound!
Storm: Dare recoils in pain and now Cage rushes at him and CROSS CHECKS Dare in the face with the Kendo Stick like a hockey player and Dare goes down! He’s trying to get up but is slipping on the snow and now Cage begins WHALING ON DARE WITH THE KENDO STICK!
Deal: Cage is GOING OFF on Dare and look at Cage’s face! He has gone totally SAVAGE! He may be here physically but mentally he is elsewhere as every facet of what makes Cage who he is and his humanity have taken leave from his mind and has been replaced by a bloodthirsty, ravenous ANIMAL!
Storm: It’s the zombie in him! You know how much he loves those zombie movies! He’s watched so many of them it’s turned him into one!
Deal: You know that’s not possible! Or I don’t think it is! Either way Cage is BATTERING Dare head to toe with that Kendo Stick and is opening a new one each time one of those razor blades makes contact with his flesh!
Storm: Dare tries to sit up and Cage BLASTS HIM OVER THE HEAD! Dare goes down and Cage goes for the cover! 1 …. 2 …. DARE KICKS OUT IN TIME!
Deal: Dare was able to kick out before the Saint counted to three, and did you notice each time the Saint’s hand slapped the snow, BLOOD came shooting up as everywhere these men go there is a pool of blood that follows them!
Storm: I saw that and that is the perfect way to describe this match! A never ending pool of blood! I’m surprised either of these men have any left!
Deal: Cage gets back to his feet and tries to reset as Dare is barely able to stand up! Cage moves towards Dare, Kendo Stick still in tow …. Dare grabs a handful of blood soaked snow and THROWS IT IN CAGE’S EYES! Cage is frantically wiping the snow out of his eyes …. Dare comes up from behind Cage with Edna and is TRYING TO FORCE IT INTO CAGE’S MOUTH!
Storm: Dare has a modified FULL NELSON on Cage and is using it to keep Edna in his mouth! Cage is trying to keep his mouth closed and the barbed wire is SLICING OPEN HIS LIPS!
Deal: Blood is now pouring out of Cage’s mouth and Cage is desperately trying to break out! Cage reaches his hands up and GRABS Edna! The barbed wire is cutting into his hands but he is FORCING Edna away from his mouth! Cage leans forward and now swings his head backwards into Dare’s face! He caught him on the nose and that stuns Dare! He does it again and Dare loses his grip!
Storm: Cage breaks free and turns to face Dare …. Dare raises Edna above his head and BRINGS IT DOWN VIOLENTLY ON CAGE’S HEAD! Cage hits the ground and now the blood is flowing like a river out of his head!
Deal: Dare is standing over Cage with a crazed look in his eyes and I feel like we just witnessed a horrific re-enactment of the scene from The Walking Dead where Negan killed Glen! Only Negan called his weapon Lucille and Dare is WAY MORE EVIL than Negan ever was!
Storm: Cage is down and he isn’t moving as Dare literally split his head open with Edna! A PERVERSE SMILE appears on Dare’s face and now he covers Cage! There is no way Cage kicks out of this!
Deal: The Saint counts and we get 1 …. 2 …. CAGE KICKS OUT! HE KICKED OUT! IT WAS AT THE LAST SECOND BUT DAMN IT HE KICKED OUT!
Storm: HOW! I THOUGHT HE WAS DONE! HOW DID HE KICK OUT!
Deal: Dare is asking himself the same question as he can’t believe Cage survived that! What a scene this is! Two of RAGE’s all time greats, battling it out in the back yard of another all time great, covered head to toe in their own blood as the Chicago snow falls around them!
Storm: The thing is only Dare is on his feet! Cage has next to nothing left and while Dare is beaten down himself, he still has more to give than Cage at this point! It’s going to take a miracle for Cage to pull this off!
Deal: Cage is trying to get to his feet and Dare raises his hand up! That means the TESTICLE SQUEEZE is coming as he wants to end this NOW! Dare charges in for the Testcicle Squeeze …. Cage BLOCKS IT and takes Dare to the ground with an arm bar! He sees the Kendo Stick nearby and places Dare’s hand on it …. CAGE STOMPS DARE’S HAND ON THE KENDO STICK!
Storm: One of the razor blades sliced open Dare’s hand! Cage just cut open his power hand, the one he uses for the Testicle Squeeze and that cut is SICKENING! There is blood everywhere!
Deal: That also snapped the Kendo Stick in half and now Cage’s weapon is useless! But he picks Dare up and delivers a FALCON ARROW on what’s left of it and the razor blades go into Dare’s back! Cage covers him and here’s the count! 1 …. 2 …. DARE KICKS OUT RIGHT BEFORE THREE!
Storm: Now I’m asking HOW DID DARE DO THAT! That would have put away most wrestlers easily!
Deal: Dare isn’t most wrestlers! Neither is Cage! And these men are giving everything they have in this WAR of a match! Cage can’t believe he didn’t get the three count there and seems to be asking himself what is it going to take to defeat Dare!
Storm: You can see his breath in the cold Chicago air as he tries to think of something, anything to put Dare down as nothing has worked so far!
Deal: Cage gets to his feet and again goes to try to put Dare away …. TESTICLE SQUEEZE! DARE HAS THE TESTICLE SQUEEZE ON CAGE! That’s the same hand that got sliced open by the razor blades on the Kendo Stick and blood is pouring out of Dare’s hand as he applies the hold but it seems to be working as Cage is in TORTUROUS PAIN!
Storm: The Saint is standing by Cage to see if he taps out, but Cage is refusing to give in! Dare is screaming at Cage to call it quits while his manhood is intact but Cage will not tap out!
Deal: Normally there would be ring ropes Cage could try to get to but they are fighting outside in the snow so Cage has nothing to turn to except whatever strength he has left! The problem is I don’t think he has much if any left!
Storm: Cage is hanging on, using the strongest part of his body to stay in the fight and that’s his HEART! Cage’s biggest strength throughout his career has always been his heart, but it’s also been his biggest weakness as it has led him to push him further than he should have! This is looking like one of those times!
Deal: The Saint continues to look over Cage to see if he’s going to tap and Cage is still refusing to give in! Dare is squeezing harder and harder and you can only imagine the pain Cage is in right now! Dare is telling the Saint to call the match but Cage screams at him not to even think about it because he’s not done!
Storm: This is PAINFUL to watch! Cage is refusing to give in but he looks to be fading! I think he’s fading!
Deal: HE IS! Cage looks like he is passing out as his eyes are rolling back in his head! He is losing consciousness and now the Saint raises Cage’s hand …. It falls! He raises it a second time and it FALLS AGAIN!
Storm: This isn’t looking good for Cage! One more time and it’s over!
Deal: Dare is screaming at the Saint to raise his hand again! He believes Cage is done and won’t respond! The Saint takes a deep breath and raises Cage’s hand a third time …. IT STAYS UP! CAGE’S HAND STAYS UP! DARE CAN’T BELIEVE IT! THE SAINT CAN’T BELIEVE! THESE FANS IN NEW YORK CAN’T BELIEVE IT! AND I SURE AS HELL CAN’T BELIEVE IT EITHER!
Storm: The fans here in New York City are on their feet cheering for Cage! They want him to keep fighting! They want him to take down Dare!
Fans: CAGE! CAGE! CAGE!
Deal: The sound of the fans chanting for Cage is being piped into the loud speaker system of the Cathedral and they can hear it in the back yard! Cage can hear it and is now pounding his hand on the ground trying to fire himself up as the fans continue to chant louder!
Storm: Cage is trying to WILL himself to overcome the UNGODLY PAIN he is feeling and fight out of the Testicle Squeeze that Dare has shown no signs of letting up on! In fact he’s only putting more pressure on!
Deal: I’ve never seen a more pained expression in my life than the one I see on Cage’s face right now! But I’ve also never seen a look of greater determination either! Cage is trying to force his way to his feet while Dare STILL has the Testicle Squeeze on!
Storm: He’s back on his feet! Cage has somehow forced his way to his feet!
Deal: Cage is back up and now he reaches down to Dare’s hand that has the Testicle Squeeze on and JAMS HIS THUMB INTO THE CUT ON HIS HAND! Remember that’s the hand Cage stomped into the Kendo Stick that got cut open by the razor blades! Now Cage is DIGGING his thumb into that wound and is RIPPING IT OPEN FURTHER!
Storm: Dare is HOWLING IN PAIN and blood is GUSHING out of the wound!
Deal: Cage continues to jam his thumb into the wound and DARE LETS GO! DARE LETS GO OF THE TESTICLE SQUEEZE …. THUNDER CAGE! CAGE GOT HIM WITH THE THUNDER CAGE!
Storm: DARE IS DOWN! HE’S DOWN AND HE ISN’T MOVING!
Deal: CAGE COVERS HIM! 1 …. 2 …. 3! CAGE GOT HIM! HE GOT HIM! CAGE IS THE NEW RAGE WORLD CHAMPION!
**DING**DING**DING**
Stock: LADIES AND GENTLEMEN! THE WINNER OF THE FEAR FACTORY …. AND THE NEW RAGE WORLD CHAMPION …. CAGE!
(Deafening pop from the fans. A video of the fans celebrating the win is projected onto a large screen by the Cathedral’s backyard with chants of CAGE! CAGE! CAGE! erupting again.)
Deal: CAGE HAS DONE IT! Cage has defeated Daniel Dare in what might be the SICKEST and BLOODIEST match I have ever seen but Cage defeats Daniel Dare and is now the NEW RAGE WORLD CHAMPION! HE DID IT!
Storm: What a match! WHAT A MATCH THIS WAS! It had everything you could possibly think of and more! These men threw everything they had at each other and gave us a match for the ages. But in the end Cage prevails and RAGE has a new world champion!
Deal: Dare is sitting in the snow, covered in blood and breathing heavily, taking in the sight of the Saint handing Cage the RAGE World Championship belt and raising his hand in victory!
Storm: Cage looks up at the video showing the fans celebrating back in New York City and raises the belt above his head in acknowledgement! The cheers get even louder as the fans get the ending they were hoping for, Cage is walking out as champion!
Deal: A feud between two of the biggest names in RAGE that has lasted for almost THREE YEARS comes to a head in a match I will never forget for as long as I live. The Saint has pulled out his cellphone and is telling the paramedics to come inside NOW as Dare, clearly in pain, is trying to stand and walk off but is having difficulty doing so while Cage COLLAPSES into the snow as the exhaustion finally overwhelms him!
Storm: Is Cage making SNOW ANGELS or are his arms and legs just moving because of the cold and pain?
Deal: I don’t know, but whatever it is Cage is making a snow angel with his own blood and it’s own way that seems like a fitting end to this match! The paramedics have made it to the back yard and immediately begin working on Cage and Dare as both of these men are going to need serious medical attention after this!
Storm: That’s not all who came out, look who else has joined us!
Deal: It’s the FREAKS ON PARADE! We haven’t seen them in forever! They have come out to the back yard and they have HUGE BOX OF FIRE WORKS! They start lighting them off and we have a Christmas fireworks display to end Year 22! Cage sees the fireworks and says something to the Saint!
Cage: I THOUGHT YOU SAID NOTHING FLAMMABLE!
Saint: I SAID NOTHING FLAMMABLE FOR YOU!
Cage: BASTARD! IT WAS ONE ROOM!
Saint: IT WAS A BIG ROOM!
Deal: The Saint and Cage continue to discuss the flammable items issue as the paramedics continue to work on him as well as Dare. The Freaks are filling the sky with fireworks and this is the perfect way to end 2025 in RAGE! Thank you all for watching Year 22 and we can’t wait to see all of you in 2026! Until then MERRY CHRISTMAS, HAPPY HOLIDAYS AND WE WILL SEE YOU NEXT YEAR!
(The ending credits roll with Cage being loaded onto a stretcher with the RAGE World Championship belt resting on his waist, Dare being wheeled out on a stretcher of his own and the Freaks On Parade continuing to set off fireworks while the Saint looks on.)
[Card]
RAGE Year 22 PPV
Tuesday, December 23rd, 2025
Madison Square Garden - New York, New York
Main Event
RAGE World Championship
-Live from The Saint's Cathedral in Chicago, Illinois on RAGE Vision!
-Fear Factory Match
Special Guest Referee: The Saint
Daniel Dare (champion) vs. Cage
RAGE Bare Knuckles Championship
The Bootslut (champion) w/ Filthy Phil vs. Monster Big Tel
RAGE Scientific Showcase Championship
Doug Devens (champion) w/ Thomas Gordon vs. Nightwalker
RAGE High Stakes Championship
Scott Grayse (champion) vs. Doug Devens w/ Thomas Gordon
RAGE Gauntlet Tag Team Championships
Thee Storm (Lady Giant and Crazy Jenna) (champions) vs. Action Jay Jackson and Gemini w/ Homeless Don
One-on-One Match
-Paid for by Richard Mason
-Live from Saudi Arabia on RAGE Vision!
Steve Hogar vs. Kip Kutler
Loser Leaves RAGE Match
-Handicapped Match
Harvey Adams vs. Sweet FA and Tuppence Banglarron w/ Filthy Phil
Double Jeopardy Prize Steel Cage Match
-Climb the cage - somehow figure out a way to win the briefcase hanging from the rafters to claim the Double Jeopardy prize!
Participants:
Joe Mills
Dana Czech
Monster Big Pat
Monster Big Dave
Monster Big Hamish
Kristian Bane
Harmony Hardin
Sin
Biz MacTavish
Cora
Kristial Ball
Bart the Florida Man
LaPercell Daisy
Dan the Baptist
Lucy
Bobby Bastard
Harold Hartley
Malaboo Dreamstone
Alice Killjoy
Dolly Killjoy
Fifteen
Reginald Van Newton
Shannan Hicks
[Content]
Deal: We are kicking things off here at Year 22 with the Double Jeopardy Cage match! 23 RAGE superstars will be competing inside of this cage to claim the prize that is inside a briefcase that is suspended above the ring! The object is to climb the cage and claim the briefcase and whoever is able to grab it and win the Double Jeopardy prize, it will grant whoever wins it the ability to restart ANY MATCH ONE TIME and there is NO EXPIRATION DATE on this prize!
Storm: That’s a TRUE LEGEND of a prize, almost as good as waking up on Christmas morning and finding Santa Claus left you a Buddy Meyers bath bomb and a super sized box of Corn Flakes under your tree! Neil Puller and his Ricker Fed crap has nothing to do with this!
Deal: Yeah, sure let’s go with that! There is a verifiable WHO’S WHO of RAGE competing in this match. I mean look at all these WORLD CLASS SUPERSTARS competing in this match!
Joe Mills
Dana Czech
Monster Big Pat
Monster Big Dave
Monster Big Hamish
Kristian Bane
Harmony Hardin
Sin
Biz MacTavish
Cora
Kristal Ball
Bart the Florida Man
LaPercell Daisy
Dan the Baptist
Lucy
Bobby Bastard
Harold Hartley
Malaboo Dreamstone
Alice Killjoy
Dolly Killjoy
Fifteen
Reginald Van Newton
Shannan Hicks
Storm: That’s a hell of a list! A total VIP contingent of RAGE AND PRO WRESTLING!
Deal: Every wrestler in RAGE is a VIP of this business! That’s what makes us RAGE!
Stock: LADIES AND BLOODY GENTLEMEN! UP NEXT IS THE DOUBLE BLOODY JEOPARDY CAGE MATCH! THE DOUBLE JEOPARDY PRIZE IS INSIDE A BLOODY BRIEFCASE SUSPENDED FROM THE RAFTERS ABOVE THE RING! THE FIRST PERSON TO CLIMB THE BLOODY CAGE AND GRAB THE BRIEFCASE WILL WIN THE DOUBLE JEOPARDY PRIZE WHICH WILL ALLOW THE HOLDER TO RESTART ONE BLOODY MATCH ANY TIME AT A TIME AND PLACE OF THEIR BLOODY CHOOSING AND THERE IS NO BLOODY EXPIRATION DATE ON THIS PRIZE!
NOW THAT WE GOT THAT OUT OF THE BLOODY WAY LET’S MEET THE BLOODY COMPETITORS!
JOE MILLS
DANA CZECH
MONSTER BIG PAT
MONSTER BIG DAVE
MONSTER BIG HAMISH
KRISTIAN BANE
HARMONY HARDIN
SIN
BIZ MACTAVISH
CORA
KRISTAL BALL
BART THE FLORIDA MAN
LAPERCELL DAISY
DAN THE BAPTIST
LUCY
BOBBY BASTARD
HAROLD HARTLEY
MALABOO DREAMSTONE
ALICE KILLJOY
DOLLY KILLJOY
FIFTEEN
REGINALD VAN NEWTON
AND SHANNAN BLOODY HICKS!
Deal: We are just moments away from this very important match! But now that the wrestlers are inside the cage I notice we are short a few wrestlers as Kristal Ball is nowhere to be found! What is going on with that?
Storm: I don’t know why she wouldn’t be here, but Ball is apparently running late or totally forgot about the match and I doubt she forgot!
Deal: I doubt that too! I also don’t see Harold Hartley either! He was listed as one of the favorites in Las Vegas to win this, but he’s not here either! What is going on?
Storm: Hartley never runs late, I hope nothing happened to him! Same goes for Kristal Ball! What is going on here!?
Deal: That’s two people missing from this match and we have no idea what happened to them! We’ll have to find out later as right now this match is about to start with the 21 wrestlers who did make it to the cage!
**DING**DING**
Deal: Here we go and immediately we have wrestlers going towards the cage wall! Bart the Florida Man makes a quick move to get towards the briefcase, but Monster Big Hamish grabs him off the cage wall and CHOKE SLAMS him to the mat!
Storm: Harmony Hardin is on the top turnbuckle trying to get up the cage but Fifteen comes underneath her and POWER BOMBS Hardin to the mat!
Deal: RVN now runs up and STOMPS Hardin in the head! He calls her a DEFECT for thinking she could claim a prize meant for either him or Fifteen!
Storm: Cora turns and spins. She wipes out both of the Killjoys with a FLYING BODY BLOCK! Cora now turns towards the cage and starts to climb but is quickly cut off by Lucy who grabs her by the shoulder and yanks her back down!
Deal: Lucy tries to climb the cage wall, but Bobby grabs her by the ankle and roughly pulls Lucy off the wall! Lucy angrily shoves him and the former couple are having words with each other, but here comes DTB from behind with a DOUBLE AXE HANDLE to Bobby!
Storm: Monsters Big Dave and Big Pat are slugging it out with Mills and Czech as they all are preventing each other from getting onto the cage! The Double Jeopardy prize is dangling from the rafters waiting for someone to climb up and grab it but that is going to be a tough task for whoever pulls it off!
Deal: Shannan Hicks has LaPecell Daisy above his head and PRESS SLAMS her into the cage! He now flexes his muscles in celebration and screams at everyone in the cage!
Hicks: Y’ALL BETTER GET OUT OF MAHHH WAY BECAUSE IMMA WINNING THIS ONE, DADDY!
Storm: Nice to see Hicks is as confident as ever, but he better pay attention because Bane comes up from behind and THROWS Hicks face first into the cage!
Deal: Malaboo Dreamstone is tied up with Sin and Biz and they are letting each other have it! There will be no teamwork found in this match tonight!
*The action continues for the next several minutes with every wrestler showing out. Mills and Czech show off their legendary teamwork as they take down Big Dave and Big Pat with a combination of a Double Superkick followed by a Double Drop Kick. Big Dave and Big Pat return the favor shortly after that as they threw Mills and Czech over their shoulders, intentionally smashing Mills and Czech into each other before delivering a massive power slam to both.
Fifteen showed off his impressive skills by climbing the cage and leaping off towards Bastard Bobby with a dynamic flying shoulder tackle. Bobby was able to fight back and hit Fifteen with a Fall Away Slam into the cage. Lucy and Dan The Baptist double team Bobby and drop him with a DDT into a Curb Stomp combo, which leads to Bobby getting an unlikely assist from Cora who sends Lucy flying into the cage with an amazing Flying Head Scissors. Bobby got up and dropped DTB with a clothesline, only to find himself swarmed by Fifteen and RVN.
Sin and Biz show off their impressive teamwork against the Killjoys with Filthy Phil cheering them on from the outside. Sin, putting her announcing skills to use during the assault, perfectly narrates the ass kicking Biz and herself lay on the Killjoy’s, throwing the word bloody and some other choice words we will not repeat here at them, clearly enjoying the beating they are delivering. And of course Biz made sure to leave her mark, literally, as she bit both Alice and Dolly on their shoulders, leaving a huge bite mark on them and nearly taking a large chunk of flesh with her.
Hicks and Bane take turns smashing each other’s head into the cage, with Hicks repeatedly asking Bane “DO YOU KNOW WHO YOU’RE MESSING WITH, DADDY?”, a question Bane clearly gets tired of being asked very quickly.
Dreamstone found herself tied up with Bart and LaPercell and that fight proved far more vicious than people expected with all of them hitting what could be considered dirty moves on each other in the process.
There was no shortage of high impact moves as wrestlers such as Mills, DTB, Sin, and Big Hamish all pulling off amazing moves off of the cage well, such as Mills with a Moonsault off the cage onto the Monsters, DTB with an amazing Tornado DDT on Bobby, Sin with a Hurricanrana on Alice and Big Hamish of all people with a massive splash onto Bart the Florida Man who was all over the place during the chaos.
There were several near misses as numerous wrestlers went for the briefcase and failed. Biz came close, Lucy almost got it, RVN made a suicidal leap off of the cage and came within an inch of claiming it, and Big Dave came painfully close before missing it and crashing into several wrestler’s below.
There was no shortage of highlight reel moves, but perhaps the most shocking moment didn’t involve an attempt for the briefcase but something far more controversial involving Cora!
Deal: Cora and Lucy are battling each other tooth and nail as they are bashing each other’s head into the cage! Lucy with a martial arts kick to Cora, who responds with a spinning back fist to Lucy!
Storm: They have really torn into each other! I would love to see them face off in a regular match after this!
Deal: So would I! Lucy with a Knee Strike to Cora, but she quickly follows up with a HEAD BUTT! That knocks Lucy backwards and now Cora starts to climb the cage! She has her eyes on the briefcase as she goes but now Lucy recovers and goes after her! Lucy clocks Cora in the head and drives her head into the cage! Lucy has Cora by the mask and is SMASHING her head into the cage!
Storm: Cora fires her elbow into Lucy’s midsection and that slows her down! Cora now SHOVES Lucy and she is losing her footing! Lucy reaches out for the cage wall to prevent her from falling, but accidentally gets a hold of Cora’s mask and RIPS IT OFF AS SHE FALLS TO THE MAT …. CORA HAS BEEN UNMASKED ….
Deal: IT’S KRISTAL BALL! CORA HAS BEEN KRISTAL BALL UNDER A MASK THIS WHOLE TIME! This explains why we thought Kristal Ball was missing because she was actually disguised as CORA in that mask!
Storm: The fans are SHOCKED as they can’t believe what they just saw! Filthy Phil is FEIGNING surprise like he didn’t know what was going on! He actually yelled at Kristal Ball “WHAT ARE YOU DOING AND WHY ARE YOU WEARING CORA’S MASK!” and I call BULLSHIT!
Deal: I’m also calling BULLSHIT and so is this crowd! They are giving Filthy Phil the business as we just discovered Cora was Kristal Ball in a mask and has been made to pull DOUBLE DUTY by Phil by having her wrestle TWICE at RAGE events and HE’S collecting DOUBLE WAGES for one wrestler!
Storm: The fans are yelling at Filthy Phil and some of them are throwing their empty drink cups and food wrappers at him and are calling him a crook! Filthy Phil is trying to explain himself to the fans at ringside and that is going as poorly as you would expect!
Deal: Filthy Phil is still being pelted with garbage and OH GOD! He just got blasted by a cheese burger from an angry kid in the front row! His jacket is now COVERED with ketchup, mayonnaise, lettuce and onions and now someone takes a container of MUSTARD and SQUIRTS him with it! The fans are not happy with Filthy Phil EXPLOITING poor Kristal Ball and now he is covered in food condiments!
Storm: It serves him right and I hope Kristal Ball is at least getting her share of those wages that Filthy Phil is collecting for himself! What a SCAM ARTIST!
*The fallout from the unmasking of Cora brought a great deal of heat on Filthy Phil as even the wrestlers started calling him out for being greedy and exploiting Cora, prompting the announcers to remark that Filthy Phil is lucky he is outside of the cage while the wrestlers are inside as Filthy Phil would likely be on the receiving end of a serious beating. A few wrestlers even offered to hook Cora up with a good attorney to ensure she gets all the money she’s owed.
As for the match itself, there were several more near misses, including one by DTB who was on the top of the cage and was extremely close to grabbing the briefcase. Bobby climbed up the cage and prevented DTB from grabbing it and was able to hit DTB with the most ring shaking Bastard Bomb of his career on DTB off the cage!
RVN quickly followed Bobby up and delivered a Session Ender off of the cage and Fifteen followed that with a massive splash off of the top rope! All three of them begin working over Bobby and which led to Cora actually “running” in to help Bobby, one of the wrestlers who promised to hook her up with a good attorney, in order to attempt to fight them off.
This led to a massive brawl that saw Sin and Biz getting involved, the Killjoy’s joining in, Harmony Hardin getting involved, Hicks, Bane, Bart, Daisy as well as Monster Big Hamish. Despite Bouts Of Honor being over, it was clear the bad blood between Team Cage and Team Dare still lingered as this brawl took over almost the entire cage. While they all brawled back and forth, this left Mills, Czech, Big Dave and Big Pat alone to battle each other in a match deciding encounter.)
Deal: Big Pat has Czech up and hits him with a CHOKE SLAM! Czech bounces off the mat and Big Pat turns towards Mills who NAILS HIM WITH A SUPER KICK! Big Dave rushes at him and gets a super kick of his own! The Monsters are rocked and now Mills is climbing the cage! He has his eyes on the briefcase and there is no one in his way!
Storm: Mills is climbing the cage as fast as he can but Big Pat and Big Dave are back up and are CLIMBING after him! Mills is almost to the top of the cage, but Big Pat has him by the ankle and is trying to pull him down! Now Big Dave has the other ankle and is doing the same!
Deal: Mills is hanging onto the top of the cage for dear life as both Big Pat and Big Dave are trying to stop him from getting to the briefcase …. HERE COMES CZECH! He’s back up and is climbing the cage towards Mills!
Storm: Czech has gotten between the Monsters and ELBOWS Big Dave in the face! Now he elbows Big Pat! They lose their grip on Mills ankles now Czech climbs up and tells Mills to get on his shoulders!
Deal: Mills nods his head and now he is STANDING on Czech’s shoulders while Czech holds onto the cage! Big Pat and Big Dave once again reach for Mills as he LEAPS off of Czech’s shoulder’s just as Czech takes Big Pat and Big Dave back down to the mat with a DOUBLE CLOTHESLINE … MILLS GRABS THE BRIEFCASE IN MID AIR AND CRASHES TO THE MAT WITH IT! MILLS WINS THE DOUBLE JEOPARDY PRIZE!
**DING**DING**DING**
Stock: LADIES AND GENTLEMEN! THE WINNER OF THE DOUBLE BLOODY JEOPARDY CAGE MATCH AND THE DOUBLE JEOPARDY PRIZE …. JOE MILLS!
(Crowd reacts loudly)
Deal: WOW! WHAT AN ENDING! Joe Mills climbed on the shoulders of his long time partner Dana Czech and made an incredible leap to grab the briefcase to claim victory and the Double Jeopardy prize inside of it! Talk about TEAM WORK!
Storm: Mills is holding up the briefcase in victory and Czech rushes over to congratulate him! Czech is helping Mills to his feet as the rest of the wrestlers clear out of the cage cursing themselves out over the lost opportunity.
Deal: Mills can now restart any match at any time one time with that prize and there is no expiration date so he can use that prize ANY TIME he wants. It can be next week or next year and Mills can plot and plan how to best use it without the burden of a deadline hanging over his head. Talk about a valuable prize!
Storm: We can only guess when and where Mills will use that prize, but whenever and wherever he uses it, you know he is going to make sure he has maximum strategic advantage when he does!
Deal: Mills has been around long enough to know the benefit of such a prize and how to use it to maximum effect. Mills is parading around the cage with the briefcase in celebration as we kick off Year 22 in grand fashion!
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*Stock: The following match is for the RAGE HIGH STAKES BLOODY CHAMPIONSHIP!
(HUGE crowd pop!)
*Stock: Introducing first, from Chicago, weighing in at 254 bloody pounds, he is the reigning RAGE SCIENTIFIC SHOWCASE CHAMPION - DOUG DEVENS!!!
("Ride of the Valkyries" by Wagner plays as Doug Devens makes his way out to boos from the crowd. There is no interaction between Devens and the fans as he makes his way to the ring with his manager, Thomas Gordon.)
*Stock: And now – Ladies and bloody Gents, get ready, because …..
Standing 6’6” and weighing 236 bloody pounds, from Grand Rapids, Michigan
HERE IS…
THE RAGE HIGH STAKES CHAMPION
SCOTT GRAYSE!!!
(Lights go out in the arena, fans give a mixed reaction. The voice of Scott Grayse comes on "Judgement is coming" as "Cult" by Magnolia Park hits and the lights come back on and on the RAGEvision we see the words "C.H.A.O.S" as Grayse hits the curtain and the fans give him more cheers then boos. Scott pulls out Helen, his trusty hammer from inside the front of his pants. Grayse slides in and poses with Helen.)
Daisy: (Makes a surprise cameo appearance, says one line, and then disappears) Oooh, I'd love to see what else Scotty can pull out of his pants!!!
**DING**DING**
Deal: This is one of two matches tonight for Doug Devens. If he's smart, he'll pace himself and resist the temptation to "go mad." The shorter this match is, the more it favors him.
Storm: (Pops a Leucovorin pill to enhance his verbal skills) Indubitably, my dear Vandessa. Thomas Gordon has accompanied Devens to the ring, but Grayse's second-in-command, Kristian Bane, is conspicuous by his absence.
Deal: I noticed that too. And Grayse and Devens-- WHAT THE HELL??? SANTA CLAUS just JUMPED into the ring and SWUNG a GIANT CANDY CANE into both Devens and referee John Ellers!
Storm: Were they on the Naughty List?
Deal: I have no idea. Wait, WHY am I answering this question?!
Storm: I don't think that's the REAL Santa!!!
Deal: (Sarcastically) REALLY???
Storm: I think that's KRISTIAN BANE dressed up as Santa!
Deal: Sherlock Holmes is on the case...
Storm: I prefer to think of myself as Carmen Sandiego.
Deal: Now "Santa" Bane puts Grayse on top of Devens and shakes Ellers out of his stupor.
*Ellers: 1...2...3!
Deal: DEVENS with a shoulder up. "SANTA" can't believe it!
Storm: Now Ellers ORDERS "Santa" to the back or he'll STRIP Grayse of the High Stakes Title and AUTOMATICALLY AWARD IT to Devens.
Deal: DEVENS takes advantage of the distraction with a neckbreaker on Grayse from behind and a cover.
*Ellers: 1...2...
Deal: Grayse kicks out as Bane storms to the back.
Storm: What is Grayse doing now?
Deal: He exits the ring and grabs an iPad from one of his fans in the front row.
Storm: They call themselves the Grayselanders.
Deal: Cute. But what is Grayse doing with that iPad?
Storm: He's entering something into CHATGPT!
Deal: NOW I've seen everything. Grayse is consulting AI to determine his next move.
Storm: Will it help?
Deal: (Ducks out of the way) Grayse JUMPS onto our table and NAILS a SPLIT-LEGGED MOONSAULT from the table to INSIDE THE RING on Devens!
Storm: We've never seen THAT from Grayse before!!!
Deal: (Shrugs) I guess ChatGPT told him to do it. And Grayse with the cover...
*Ellers: 1...2...3!
Deal: Not quite!
Storm: A frustrated Grayse scrambles back to the outside and enters something into ChatGPT again.
Deal: CORKSCREW LEGDROP by Scott Grayse - always a classic - and another cover.
*Ellers: 1...2...3!
Deal: Devens gets his foot on the ropes right before the 3.
Storm: Grayse is pulling out moves we've never seen from him before.
Deal: All thanks to ChatGPT, which he's using again to determine his next step.
Storm: Now Grayse is cackling, like he saw something funny on the ChatGPT prompt, and he has a VICIOUS look in his eyes.
Deal: TESTICLE SQUEEZE by Grayse. He's laughing like a hyena at this tribute-slash-mockery of the man who stopped his title reign at 517 days.
Storm: According to ChatGPT, Devens faced Dare before in the BWFE and actually defeated him. Our current ring announcer, Robert Stock, was Devens' manager. Dare would not be seen again for quite some time.
Deal: Devens is fading fast. Grayse LETS GO, STEPS BACK, and goes for the LIGHTS OUT SUPERKICK!
Storm: But Gordon TRIPS Grayse, GRABS Ellers, and THROWS the iPad to Devens behind Ellers' back!
Deal: Devens CLOCKS Grayse in the head with the iPad! And it malfunctions on contact, with Siri now repeating "DON'T GO MAD!" in a male British voice.
*Ellers: 1...2...3!
**DING**DING**DING**
*Stock: The winner of the match and NEEEEEEEEEEW RAGE HIGH STAKES CHAMPION - DOUG DEVENS!!!
Deal: Devens gets out of there QUICKLY as he now has to concentrate on Nightwalker.
Storm: The fans are booing the result. They're 100% in support of Grayse in this one.
Deal: Be that as it may, Doug Devens now possesses the belt that allows him to trade it in for a shot at any title he wants in RAGE.
Storm: If that is what he wants to do.
Deal: Scott Grayse held the High Stakes Championship for SEVERAL MONTHS and NEVER cashed it in. A missed opportunity to face Daniel Dare one more time? We'll never know. Because Doug Devens now holds the title, and that makes the Church an ESPECIALLY dangerous threat!
~~~
Deal: Once again Dare has his knives out and this time it’s for Harvey Adams.. Not only does Harvey find himself in a Loser Leaves RAGE Match, but he’s facing his daughters!
Storm: Yep, that is pure evil – or genius, depending on which side of the cosmos you’re sitting.
Deal: This must be horrible for ALL the competitors. Either Harvey Adams goes or both of his daughters do!
Storm: And there’s no way Stinker is going to let that happen. He’d sooner put salt on his corn flakes than let two lovely earners like Sweet FA and Tuppy go.
Deal: Yes, He’s already seen his income cut as Cora was revealed to be Kristal Ball! Anyway, enough about him, let’s pass things over to Stock as this one is about to get under way.
Stock: Righto, listen up, you bloody lot! This next bloody match is a “LOSER LEAVES RAGE MATCH”! Too bloody right it is. And just WHICH sod is bloody leaving? Well it’ll be EITHER….
Ladies and bloody gents – especially you gents, RAGE is now proper bloody proud to bring you – with a combined weight of an earth-shattering and totally incredible 235 bloody pounds; it’s T'n'T! - Lucky Tuppy and Tiffany "Sweet FA" Adams - The Sweet T’s!!
To the accompaniment of Neil Diamond - Sweet Caroline (Audio) Tuppy and Tiff (SFA) emerge through the curtain. Both blondes smile excitedly as they wave to the fans. The waves change to arm sways as they lead the fans into chanting the chorus along with the added “so good!” thrown in.
The girls are ‘dressed’ in plunging neckline one pieces which have absolutely no sides to them whatsoever. Sweet FA has pink lightning bolts on hers and Tuppy has blue ones. They both wear white cowboy boots with the same coloured lightning bolts.
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They strut down to the ring blowing kisses to the crowd, pausing occasionally for pictures.
Once in the ring they make a point of shaking the referee’s hand before taking their places in their corner, still smiling.
Stock: Bloody hell! OR!!!…. facing them…. hailing from Pittsburg, PA and weighing in at 285 bloody pounds, he is...HARVEY ADAMS!
("Harder, Faster, Better, Stronger " hits as Adams strolls to the ring like he owns the place….which he pretty much does. He enters the ring and poses as white pyro goes off over his head.)
Deal: And both girls rush over to give their dad a hug!
Storm: They’re probably secreting weapons on him so that he gets disqualified.
Deal: They are NOT! Besides, in those outfits those bimbos couldn’t possibly secrete anything.
Storm: Ah, but...no, that’s a fair point actually.
Deal: Terry Dale is our match official. He’s good to go and calls for the bell.
**DING**DING**
Storm: And …. nothing.
Deal: No, the girls back up and decide that they are going to tag as that’s the fair ‘Super Face Megastar’ thing to do. Harvey though won’t hear of it. He’s telling them to BOTH stay in the ring. Filthy Phil is loudly seconding that, pointing out that there was nothing in the rules about it being a tag match. Nerison has a word with Stock.
Storm: Yeah and Stock says that BOTH girls HAVE TO BE IN THE RING as that’s what Dare intended.
Deal: Tuppy apologises to Dale AND Harvey as she gets back into the ring. There’s STILL no action though.
Storm: And that’s not good enough for these fans OR for Stock. He’s telling them that if they don’t start NOW then all THREE will be LOSERS and kicked out. Adams immediately charges! Running clothesline. That flattens Tiffany. Tuppy darts forward to Spear Harvey, but he bends to catch her around the middle and Suplexes her over ONTO Tiff!
Storm: He ain’t messing around. It makes sense. If the girls AND him were going to be kicked out he may as well fight to save one of them – himself.
Deal: Let’s not forget that Adams only discovered he had a daughter – Tiffany, this year. So they aren’t exactly that close. As to Tuppy, she’s an adopted daughter. On the other hand, both girls are very impressed with Adams and do indeed seems to love him as the father he is. Then again, they aren’t the sharpest tools in the box.
Storm: Now Adams drops to pin BOTH!
Dale: ONE! - TWO!!
Deal: And Stinker has Rakshasa reach in and pull Adams backwards by the ankle! The girls both throw up an arm, but whether they’d have been in time is now academic.
Storm: Now normally Adams would be going off on one about that, but he’s shrugging it off. He stands and waits for both girls to stand. They then do Rock-Paper-Scissors for absolutely no reason that I can determine and Tuppy runs in to attack with a Missile Drop Kick - a REAL one! Harvey is knocked back into the ropes. He rebounds and jumps over Tuppy to charge at Tiff – who turns away to cover her face! NO! It’s a back kick!
Storm: And it catches Harvey square in the balls!
Deal: Harvey doubles and folds to his knees. Tiff turns around – horrified and runs over to apologise.
Storm: She should be attacking him not saying soothing words!
Deal: And that’s exactly what Stinker is telling her. He’s pounding a fist into the other palm and shouting at the two bimbos that this is their livelihoods at stake. And his!
Storm: It’s a fair point.
Deal: And Harvey suddenly strikes to drop Tiff with a jaw-breaker! In comes Tuppy! Running knee to the jaw!
Storm: And Stinker is slapping the apron in relief. Seems his bimbos may have finally woken up. Of course, how long they stay awake is an entirely different matter.
Deal: Adams drops backwards and Sweet FA twines her legs around his head!
Storm: That’s a proper Triangle Hold is that! A REAL submission move! How in the name of Neil “By Gawd” Puller did she do that?
Deal: Not a little ironic that Harvey has been tutoring these girls and now he’s seeing just how much they’ve learnt first hand. Oh, now Tuppy has the other arm and is applying a nasty wrist lock!
Storm: And those HURT!
Deal: Yeah, Harvey is suddenly up against it and try as he might can’t liberate himself. NO! He manages to pull out of Tuppy’s grasp, but she’s straight back on the arm and now seeking to hyper extend the elbow!
Storm: Looks like Harvey decided to teach them the extra painful moves.
Deal: And he’s certainly feeling it. Dale goes to a knee and asks - Does he quit!
Storm: Nope. He’s using his legs to crab around. He may be being throttled and faced with a broken arm, but he still weighs more than both bimbos combined!
Deal: Yes and he’s using that extra muscle to swivel around and – Foot to the ropes!
Storm: He did it!
Deal: Dale calls for the break and the two girls immediately release Harvey.
Storm: Stinker sure liked that – better than ice cold milk on his corn flakes, but NOT the clean break. He’s trying to convince those girls that they need to keep those holds on to the last second. Not sure he’s getting through to them though.
Deal: They’re bimbos. There’s very little chance that he is.
Storm: Yeah. That True Legend Harvey Adams is back up and applauding his girls’ efforts. Huh. Anyone would think that he didn’t want to win.
Deal: Or, it could be mind games: lull the pair into a false sense of security and then strike. With those two, that wouldn’t be difficult at all.
Storm: True. That’s probably it. See? He’s pretending to struggle for breath.
Deal: But they aren’t attacking, despite Stinker’s urgent entreaties. They’re telling him that it wouldn’t be fair and that Super Face Megastars never do stuff that’s unfair. Yeah, that went down real well with Phil.
Storm: But Harv darts forward! He scoops Tuppy up and DUMPS her! Now he rolls her up as Tiff is still arguing with Stinker!
Dale: ONE! - TWO!! -TH’
Deal: Sweet FA! She leaps in to crash into Harvey and break it up!
Storm: And Stinker is wiping the sweat from his brow. That was CLOSE.
Deal: All three roll to their feet. Tiff checks on her ‘sister’ and they are again good to go. Harvey waits in the middle of the ring. Tiff circles one side of him, Tuppy on the other. They both rush in and Harv steps back to neatly direct their heads – TOGETHER!
Storm: Damn fine Double Noggin Knocker there. True Legend standard was that.
Deal: The girls are reeling. Harv trips Tiff. She lands hard on her ass. He then grabs Tuppy. Across his shoulders and -
Storm: Samoan Drop!
Deal: He bridges!
Dale: ONE! - TWO!! -TH’
Deal: Again! Tiff gets in there in time. This time with a Twisting Bodyslam. Okay, she’s really NOT that big and it wasn’t what you’d call an emphatic slam, but it was enough and that’s what matters.
Storm: Hey! Look at that! Tuppy just slid to the side and grabbed one of Harv’s legs!
Deal: Tiff grabs the other! They peel them back over his head. They have him pinned!
Storm: Schoolboyed!
Dale: ONE! - TWO!! -THR’
Deal: Kick out!! Harvey powers out of that scattering both girls.
Storm: Yeah, and Stinker again slaps the apron in frustration, but that was close AND actual teamwork; not True Legend teamwork, but teamwork nonetheless.
Deal: Everyone is back on their feet. Adams is now smiling. He takes up a sideways, defensive stance and beckons his daughters to him. Tiff rushes in and jumps! Missile Drop Kick!
Storm: Misses! Adams was NEVER gonna get caught by that.
Deal: No, but as he twists aside Tuppy slides in to upend him!
Storm: That was just plain sneaky.
Deal: But Adams drops on top of her and still smiling pins her arms to the mat! She’s pinned!
Dale: ONE! -
Storm: See that? True Legend skill, is that.
Dale: TWO!! -
Storm: No way is she shifting Harvey. He’s twice her weight, vastly experienced and has ALL the True Legend skills. She’s toast.
Dale: THR’
Deal: Tiff! Sweet FA slams into him, grabs his head and rolls over to drag him off Tuppy- who immediately pops back up. Harvey rolls with the impact and flings Tiff into the ropes, He rises to a knee ready to follow up, but Tuppy connects with a lariat!
Storm: Yeah, she’s a sneaky one alright….for a bimbo.
Deal: Adams pitches forward. Tiff just manages to spread her legs wide so that Harvey misses them and his head hits the deck instead. Tiff scoots forward to sit on the back of his head!
Storm: She’ll never get a pin like that, but the fans don’t care. Those outfits are totally thong backed.
Deal: Hold on, Tuppy is trying to fold Adams’ legs. She is! She pulls his legs up then bends them at the knees to pass the feet to Tiff, who tucks them under her arms! Just LOOK at Adams’ bent back now!
Storm: A submission? They’re actually going for a submission?
Deal: Looks that way as Tuppy now sits, her back pressed against Adams’ thighs so her can’t kick out! And his back is being folded in half! Okay, look, those bimbos are pole dancers. Their backs fold like paper, but Harvey’s? Not so much. That looks seriously painful.
Storm: Yeah, positively unnatural! Come on, Harv, you’ve made your girls look good. There’s no need to drag things out any longer; so kick out already!
Deal: Dale is right there. He kneels to check on Harvey. Does he quit?
Storm: And end his career? Are you from Barsoom? No, if anyone is going to quit it’s one of those bimbos. Seriously RAGE doesn’t need so many bimbos. We could lose those two and not even notice. Harvey Adams? He’s a True Legend! You don’t go around losing True Legends. That’s not just careless, that’s unforgivable!
Deal: Don’t panic. Yet. Harvey isn’t tapping.
Storm: I knew he wouldn’t.
Deal: But he’s not breaking free either, but how can he?
Storm: With True Legend power! That’s how.
Deal: Stinker is yelling at Tuppy to brace harder and push against Harvey’s knees. At the same time he demands that Tiff lean back.
Storm: That’s a LOT of instruction for those two. They’ll never be able to -
Deal: HE TAPS! HARVEY ADAMS TAPS OUT!!!
Storm: NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!
**DING**DING**DING**
Stock: Ladies and bloody Gents, you WINNERS and NOT leaving RAGE – The SWEET T’s – Tiffany “Sweet FA” Adams and Tuppence “Tuppy” Banglarron-Adams! Which bloody means ….HARVEY ADAMS IS THE BLOODY LOSER AND MUST LEAVE RAGE!!!
Deal: The fans are in shock.
Storm: I’M in shock, never mind them!
Deal: Daniel Dare must be cackling his socks off right now. Harvey Adams is OUT of Rage and at the hands of his own daughters! They quickly release that savage pin and groaning Harvey rolls to his left. Both girls kneel there, looking at him in shock, while outside the ring Filthy Phil punches the air in delight. Harvey tests his back and then slowly stands.
Fans: HAR-VEY! HAR-VEY! HAR-VEY! HAR-VEY!
Deal: Now tears rolling down their faces, Tiff and Tuppy rush forward to embrace him. He in turn hugs them. There’s no animosity, no recriminations, no argument. Harvey then leans over each in turn to kiss the top of their head and then peels them off him so he can RAISE THEIR ARMS! Harvey Adams is PROUD of his daughters.
Storm: Hold on, common sense is prevailing. He’s calling for a mic. It’s always wise to hear a True Legend speak. So here’s where we get the killer twist. You just KNOW that Adams always has a killer twist in store.
Adams: Thank you. Thank you all. It’s been FUN. It’s been WILD. It’s been MEMORABLE.
Fans: HAR-VEY! HAR-VEY! HAR-VEY! HAR-VEY!
Adams: It was GOOD. BUT, but it’s time for me to move on AND….
Fans: HAR-VEY! HAR-VEY! HAR-VEY! HAR-VEY!
Adams: I can do so happily knowing that RAGE has a positive future. It does, because you are LOOKING AT THAT FUTURE! My daughters; Tiffany and Tuppence. Let me tell you – no father could be prouder. HERE! Here is future!!
Deal: Harvey raises the hands of his daughters in victory!
Fans: A-DAMS! A-DAMS! A-DAMS! A-DAMS!
Deal: Now all three Adams are smiling. Both girls reach up on tip toes to kiss their father’s cheek.
Storm: Damn it. It’s so emotional – reminds me of the Silverstar family reunion.
Deal: We’ve just witnessed the end of an era and possibly the dawning of a new one. An impressive performance – In a handicap match it has to be remembered, but still – perhaps this IS an indicator of things to come. As to Harvey Adams, we wish him every success and happiness in whatever he decides to do next.
Storm: Too right! True Legends never die. Just ask Buddy Meyers.
Deal: And now it’s time to turn the dial, all the way to BRUTAL. Yes. It’s Bare Knuckles time.
Storm: Bring it on! Who doesn’t love some extreme violence with their corn flakes?
Stock: And NOW! Ladies and bloody Gents, it’s time for some serious bloody carnage as we put the RAGE Bare Knuckles Championship on the bloody line! Your challenger…..MONSTER BIG BLOODY TEL!!!
(Monster by Automatic plays as the fans start booing with Monster Big Tel walking to the ring with a purpose.)
Stock: And here is your reigning bloody champion…. for those of you of a delicate disposition, for those with a weak bloody heart and any children watching – look away NOW, because - Standing 5’10” in her stripper bloody heels and weighing in at 115 pounds – Here is – THE BOOTSLUT!
My Mind Still Speaks by Misery Loves Company hits and the curtain parts. Vile pulls out a large, wheeled suitcase. She stands it vertically in the middle of the ramp and then unzips it. The Bootslut crawls out. She pulls from the case a plastic bottle of cola. She shakes it frantically in time with the music, then opens it spraying the crowd who jeer and boo. Uncaring, The Bootslut rubs the beer bottle lasciviously against her pussy before raising it to her mouth to vulgarly lick the bottle and drink what remains. She then retrieves a pile of brown paper bags. To the massive boos of the crowd she struts down to the ring passing out bags to the ‘ugly’ fans so that they can put them on their hideous faces. She spits out the cola in a wild spray at the first fan to complain. Laughing, she moves on only to pause halfway to thrust her tits at some unsuspecting fan. She insults his manhood, hands him the last bag and then turns away to a chant of “ZIP IT!” from the crowd.
In entering the ring The Bootslut makes a point of sliding back and forth along the middle rope so that it rubs against her pussy before stepping in to grind her exposed ass against the turnbuckle. After which she strides over to the ref and grabs their groin only to quickly release the hold laughing at the ‘nothing’ that was there. Finally she takes to her corner.
Deal: As charming and sophisticated as ever.
Storm: I think she may be part fish.
Deal: I dread to ask….why?
Storm: They don’t wear clothes either.
Deal: Right. But there’s no escaping the fact that The Bootslut IS to all intents and purposes, naked. The few strategically places pieces of electrical tape that she’s “wearing” hardly qualify as clothing.
Storm: But she is wearing a hood!
Deal: Yeah, that can be zipped shut. Not the smartest choice. You have to believe that Stinker had a hand in all that.
Storm: OR – she really IS a slut: one that doesn’t eat all her corn flakes. They’re the worst.
Deal: Tom Nerison is our referee and he doesn’t look at all impressed with the Bootslut’s antics so far. Something tells me she’s going to need a LOT of antics tonight as Big Tel measures 6’1” and weighs in at a formidable 330 pounds. That’s almost three times the muscle that she has! Plus, while she is technically only giving away 3” in height, that’s only due to those ridiculously tall spiked heels. Without them, I guess she’d be about 5’4”. So no way does she have his reach. Still, she is totally ruthless, so if I were Tel, I wouldn’t underestimate her.
**DING**DING**
Deal: There’s the bell and Big Tell immediately charges. It’s a Running Clothesline that -
Storm: Misses! She ducked and rolled.
Deal: Luckily for her or this would have been a VERY short fight. Now Tel wastes no time. He spins around, growls at the naked girl and barrels forward once again.
Storm: He jumps, twists and -
Deal: Senton Bomb! NO! She again rolls aside.
Storm: Well, she sure ain’t running; not in them boots.
Deal: Tel picks himself up. His mood is NOT improving. He takes a more measured approach now, stalking her, using those long arms to full effect, seeking to cut off any escape. And she rolls FORWARDS! Forwards to slam a foot into his balls! And just listen to this place. The sound of groaning fills it.
Storm: Everyone felt that! Except Stinker – he’s cheering like crazy.
Deal: And not the Bootslut. Tel doubles. She rolls back and kicks straight up! A dagger-like heel stabs across his cheek!
Storm: He’s cut and it’s a nasty one!
Deal: Tel staggers back still doubled in pain from that savage kick to the vitals. The Bootslut stands, saunters forward and rolls her head around. That thick braid whirls around and – with a flick of the head she slams that weight at the end into the side of his head!
Storm: Right on the temple!
Deal: Tel stumbles. He drops to a knee. His arms flail to the side. I don’t think he even knows where he is right now, but a hand finds the ropes and he pulls himself towards them. The Bootslut calmly follows. She steps, spins and a Spinning kick rakes across his chest!
Storm: Those heels are pure evil! She cut him AGAIN! Yeah, much to Stinker’s delight.
Deal: Yes, Tel now has a long line seeping blood right across his chest. And she’s not finished! She spins again to – NO! It was a fake. Tel buys it bringing up both arms to block, but instead she stamps down! That spike heel goes right THROUGH the toe of his boot!
Storm: Let’s hope he’s part Dalgurnian and only has 3 toes, otherwise he just lost some.
Deal: Tel hops back. The Bootslut strikes again – Bellringer. Tel is stunned! She slides out between the ropes to walk along the apron. She slaps her bare ass and flicks off the fans before taking up position directly behind Big Tel at the corner and …
Storm: Tag Rope! She’s looped the tag rope around his neck!
Deal: And is now doing her absolute damnedest to strangle him! Tel is quickly turning red.
Storm: And not because he’s mad – which he probably is.
Deal: Tel is trying to pull the cord free, but she has it so tight that he simply cannot get his meaty fingers under it! He’s waning! He’s sinking down! Can she have totally DOMINATED and HUMILIATED Big Tel so quickly?
Storm: Sure looks that way to me. What was that you said underestimating? Every inter-galactic space pirate knows that you NEVER underestimate a naked girl with a hood on. It’s just not done.
Deal: I’ll just take your word for it.
Storm: You should!
Deal: Tel is dropping right down. He’s now sitting on the bottom rope and that seems to be the only thing that’s keeping upright. Well, that and the cord that’s cutting so deeply into his neck. Nerison raises an arm. It drops!
Storm: Probably because he’s stopped breathing. That’ll do it most times.
Deal: Again Nerison raises an arm – the other. And that….
Storm: Falls! He is DONE! TOAST! FINISHED! Let this be a lesson to the entire roster; no one messes with a naked girl that wears a hood!
Deal: I can’t believe it. Of all the ways I thought that this match would play out, this most assuredly, wasn’t one of them.
Storm: That’s because you didn’t consult me beforehand.
Deal: And now Nerison tries the arm one more time. If this falls, so will Big Tel. The Bootslut will release the cord and he’ll fall to lie there for the inevitable 10 count. He lifts the arm – AND IT SHOOTS UP AND BACK. He grabs Boots’ braid and drags her over the ropes! He slams her down onto the mat in front of him and then stamps down on her tits!
Storm: BIG target, and luckily he used his good foot.
Deal: Boots bounces, cringes and rolls away covering her breasts as Tel slumps back. That took everything he had and now he’s gulping in great lungfuls of air. You have to wonder if he regrets his choice now. Tel finished sixth in BOH and that permitted him to make a choice. He elected to face The Bootslut for the Bare Knuckles belt.
Storm: He should have taken that Double Jeopardy prize instead. At least then he’d still have all his toes.
Deal: The Bootslut gets up and asks Nerison to check her tits! He looks very uncertain. She presses herself against him and – SHOVES HIM - backwards into Tel!
Storm: No Disqualifications in Bare Knuckles, as Buddy Meyers always said.
Deal: As Tel pushes Nerison aside The Bootslut grabs the top rope and JUMPS to send both feet into Tel’s head!
Storm: He’ll be BLIND!
Deal: NO! Tel JUST squirms aside and then lunges to grab her by the throat. He pulls her in to – NO!! She knees him in the balls. Tel groans, but STILL somehow grabs HER groin to LIFT HER! Over the ropes he dumps her!
Storm: To bounce down off the apron. Lucky those big tits broke her fall.
Deal: Now Big Tel permits himself a grimace of pain. Two deep breaths and he’s good to go. Damn, that is one tough man. He’s completely ignoring all those cuts and bruises.
Storm: But he IS limping. Losing toes tends to do that though.
Deal: Now Boots gets back to her high heeled feet, but Tel drops down and snatches up a chair! She sees that and pulls an axe handle out from under the ring! Tel limps around. She can’t ruin; so even that pace is enough to catch her. Now he draws back, swings and -
Storm: BLAM!
Deal: She met the chair with the axe handle! It dented the chair! Oh, but Tel quickly reverses and slams the dented chair into her shoulder sending her crashing into the apron! She immediately pushes away from the apron – and gets clobbered across the back of the head! Down she goes.
Storm: Yeah, but only to all fours. She’s tough too.
Deal: Tel boots her in the ribs. That sends her almost UNDER the apron. She twists though and hammers the end of the axe handle down onto his injured foot! More blood spurts out! Tel howls in pain and hops back. Boots pulls herself fully out from the apron curtain and advances on Tel. She brings the handle back for a home run hit and – SWINGS!
Storm: BLAMMO!! That’s bigger than a BLAM, just in case you were wondering.
Deal: Tel met that swing with one of his own and it sends her axe handle spinning away. And the chair BREAKS! Tel casts it aside and limps forward to grab her by that braid. He hammers her head into the top of the barrier! She falls back – stunned. Tel SPITS on her – to cheers form the crowd. Seems they have a favorite and it’s not her.
Storm: Well, she is naked AND wearing a hood. That’s always a No-No.
Deal: Tel limps off – off to pull a table from under the ring. He slides it into the ring and it’s followed by a chair! The fans are getting real loud now, but LOOK! The Bootslut is back up and pulls a large bag from under the ring – a bag of -
Storm: Nails! Just look, some of them are poking through the bag!
Deal: Boots clambers back into the ring, bag in hand. Tel follows – with a bicycle chain in hand!
Storm: Nasty!
Deal: Very. The two unflinchingly head to the centre of the ring. Tel swings the chain!
Storm: Ducked!
Deal: Now she swings the bag! Tel sways back and the weight of the bag spins her around. It must be really difficult trying to keep your balance wearing heels like those.
Storm: And Tel whips her ass!
Deal: Blood flies! She spins around to again swing the bag- right into the side of Tel’s face!
Storm: What face???? She ripped most of it away!
Deal: The left side of Tel’s face is just a mask of blood now. You can see bits of flesh hanging off! And Tel slowly turns back to LASH her across the tits!
Storm: In fairness she was thrusting them in his direction.
Deal: They’re cut! More blood sprays around. And Tel swings again ripping a line across her stomach! A fourth! He pulls back for another, fourth strike that – NO!! She snaps out a kick! That stabs the knee! Tel’s leg buckles and he falls into -
Storm: - The bag of nails! She’s picking him apart – first the foot, now the knee! Hey, and Stinker is loving this.
Deal: And she’s paying a heavy price for it, but she determinedly swings that bag AGAIN – NO! Tel catches it! He shoves it forward into her face! I hope for her sake that the hood protected her. Oh, but Tel rips the bag out of her hands and tosses it aside. Now he wraps the bike chain around his fist and PUNCHES her in the side of the head! She’s down!
Storm: Just a lot. But hey! Look, she’s pushing back up.
Deal: And Tel grabs her head and slams his good knee into the side of it. That drops her! Nerison steps in for the count.
Nerison: 1 – 2 – 3
Storm: Well, Tel ain’t waiting around. He’s real busy setting up that table.
Nerison: 4 – 5 – 6
Deal: And not just that. He’s emptied the contents of that bag all over it!
Storm: Wow. Not just nails. There are tacks, screws, bolts, screwdrivers and ...is that a trowel?
Deal: It is. No wonder that bag did so much damage to Tel.
Nerison: 7 – 8 -
Deal: And she’s up! Boots shakes her head and snatches up the chair that Tel had pushed in. Tel turns from admiring his work.
Storm: It IS good work.
Deal: And gets to eat chair! Down he goes and she hammers away at his head – again and again! Now she pushes the end of the chair into his throat and LEANS on it. She’s standing ON him and those heels are really digging in!
Storm: She almost strangled him last time. Looks like she’s out to finish the job here.
Deal: Again Tel is turning all shades of red and purple and – oh! He reaches up to grab her by the tits and twists both savagely!
Storm: That’s her fault for having them almost in his face.
Deal: Tel continues to crush and twist. She shouts out in pain. She raises a foot to stamp down on his – NO! Tel twists to throw her sideways across the ring. He rolls over gagging and coughing. Boots meanwhile rolls onto her knees and then slowly straightens. Those boobs of hers sure have taken a battering tonight. But Tel is still struggling for breath. She approaches. Spin Kick! That pointed toe stabs into the side of his head. He drops and she….oh no.
Storm: She is sitting on his face!
Deal: With her legs trapping his arms. Looks like she doesn’t a repetition of what just happened. Tel is thrashing, trying to get free, but she leans right over his head giving him no ready target. Still Tel tries. He – ROLLS! Tel rolls her over, but she’s like a limpet, refusing to let go! Tel rolls again and – stops. He’s out of breath! She may have done it here. Slowly she releases and |Nerison starts to count.
Nerison: 1 – 2 – 3
Storm: What a way to go. I’m betting Big Tel never expected this.
Nerison: 4 – 5 – 6
Deal: I doubt it. But look, his breathing has been relentlessly targeted all fight. He’s a big man that needs a LOT of oxygen and The Bootslut has repeatedly restricted that.
Nerison: 7 – 8 – 9
Deal: What a match and what a finish. The Bootslut retains in remarkable fashion to –
Nerison: TE’-
Deal: NO! Tel throws an arm up! Boots can’t believe it. She telling Nerison that – well, I won’t repeat her words. Let’s just say she’s questioning his ability to count.
Storm: Well, it WAS real close.
Deal: She’s livid about this and is letting Nerison know it. And Tel! He fires a forearm up between her legs, lifting her off her feet! As she lands he pulls her in – Backbreaker! He turns her over for a Gut Buster! He staggers back, gathering more air, more energy. Boots slowly peels herself up off the mat.
Storm: She’s still in better shape than him.
Deal: Tel swings his good foot! A boot under the jaw sends her spinning back across the ring! Now he limps over to grab her. He pulls her in and – NO! Eye rake! Now she slithers behind him to loop her long braid around his neck!
Storm: More choking! Hey, it’s a tactic that’s definitely paid off. No way can Big Tel survive another throttling.
Deal: I think that you’re right and so does Tel. He’s frantically back-pedalling, even with that bad foot. He crushes her into a corner, pulls out and backs in sharply – and again! Still she clings on.
Storm: Four! FIVE! SIX!!! that did it.
Deal: Bi Tel stumbles forward again struggling for air and just LOOK at all the marks around his blood stained neck! It looks like he’s been HUNG – repeatedly! But those crushing body blocks seem to have winded The Bootslut too. It looks like a matter of who recovers the fastest.
Storm: She’s up!
Deal: He’s up! Boots steps in and swing a boot at his balls! CAUGHT! Tel catches it and pulls her in for a short arm clothesline – using the leg. Boots almost falls, but Tel pulls her back in. Head Butt! Blood sprays but Tel doesn’t care. Now he – CHOKESLAMS her! He stamps on her gut and then pulls her up and over with an Arm Drag!
Storm: That’ll leave a stain for sure.
Deal: Tel seems to be working on pure adrenaline right now. Honestly, I’m not sure how he’s still standing and The Bootslut just keeps getting back up, no matter what he does to her. OH! Tel slumps. He drops to a knee. Looks like that adrenaline just evaporated. Boots senses her chance. Pulls herself up and starts to roll her head. Just look at that weight spinning around. That is going to do some serious damage when it hits!
Storm: Yeah, that thing is EVIL.
Deal: In she steps to – CHAIR! Tel snatches the chair up and SWINGS it! To smash her in the head! She drops. Tel crawls over and … damn.
Storm: Wow.
Deal: He just closed the zips! Now The Bootslut can’t effectively speak and certainly can’t see!
Crowd: ZIP IT! ZIP IT! ~clap-clap-clap~ ZIP IT! ZIP IT! ~clap-clap-clap~
Storm: Well, in my expert opinion I’d have to say that that is going to make matters harder for her.
Deal: Tel links his hands high overhead and slams them down onto her battered and bleeding chest!
Storm: He may have broken some ribs there!
Deal: Now Tel stands. He pulls her up and – POWERBOMB! Boots doesn’t know where she is right now. She fumbling,. Trying to find the zipper and Tel is immediately back at her. Up she goes – Hesitation Suplex!
Storm: Straight through the table – tacks, nails, screws, bolts and those other tools! Stuff flies all over!
Deal: And he follows that with a big chair shot to the head! And he’s not finished! He lifts her up and just LOOK at all that stuff embedded into her flesh! Monster Lock straight back down onto the chair, the nails and ruined table! He stamps HARD on her head! Now he staggers bent – totally spent. He drops to a knee as Nerison counts.
Nerison: 1 – 2 – 3
Storm: Hmm… looks to me like she’s definitely not moving. Of course she could be playing possum. Apparently naked women in hoods do that a lot. That’s what Neil Puller says.
Nerison: 4 – 5 – 6
Deal: Those were brutal, savage hits. I don’t see how anyone could survive those.
Nerison: 7 – 8 – 9
Deal: And let’s not forget that she’s still effectively blindfolded, but Stinker is telling her to “stop bloody messin’ about and get back up”.
Deal: Lots of sympathy there then.
Nerison: TEN!!!!
**DING**DING**DING**
Stock: Ladies and bloody Gents, your bloody WINNER and NEW RAGE BARE KNUCKLES CHAMPION!! - MONSTER BIG BLOODY TEL!!!!
Deal: A popular winner. He seems to have a gift for ending Bare Knuckles reigns. I believe he did the same to Nightwalker.
Storm: Yep, that’s what Neil Puller said too.
Deal: Tel holds up the belt and takes in the cheers of the crowd. Oh, but as he turns the knee buckles and he winces. He looks down on the battered and bloody form of the Bootslut – who is just starting to move again. She rolls onto her knees and HE BATTERS HER WITH THE BELT!
Storm: And she’s down again!
Deal: Now Tel angrily pries that weight from her hair, holds it in his hand to – close the hand into a fist and punch her in the jaw!
Storm: Yeah see how much she likes it!
Deal: And now he peels her backwards to get a better hold of – THE HOOD! Big Tel is looking to unmask The Bootslut!
Storm: Quite right too! I told you – I told you: never trust a naked lady in a hood.
Deal: Stinker is telling his Security team to step in and stop him, but they are rather spread out and not currently close to the ring. Getting that hood off is proving REALLY difficult – so Tel uses …. TIN SNIPS! He’s cut through the tube at the top that holds her hair and then peels the whole thing down!
Storm: Huh. That can’t be right.
Deal: WHAT!? It’s Kristal Ball! I don’t believe it. Stinker has used that girl under her own name and then masked her to ALSO COMPETE as La Reina Corazon – aka Cora AND as The Bootslut! This has the fans VERY upset! They’d been CHEERING for Kristal and Cora and HATING The Bootslut – only to find - IT’S THE SAME PERSON!
Storm: Wild. Stinker claims THREE salaries for the same girl.
Deal: No wonder we never saw all three at the same time! Not that Big Tel cares. He pulls her up by that braid to show the fans exactly who it is and what happens to people who get in his way! Now he drops her like so much dirty laundry and limps out of the ring.
Storm: By GAWD! As Neil puller would say.
Deal: Year 22 is certainly not short on shocks and surprises and I’m sure that there are even more to come.
Storm: And they’ll probably be coming once the trash is cleared out of the ring.
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DEAL: Fans it is now time for the RAGE Gauntlet Tag Title Match as we see history-making champions Thee Storm, the duo of Lady Giant and Crazy Jenna taking on the team of “Action” Jay Jackson and Gemini, who find themselves challenging thanks to their placing in the Bouts of Honor.
STORM: While both teams might be loved by the crowd, it’ll be up to one to show that killer instinct to leave with the titles.
DEAL: Let’s go to the ring for our introductions!
*STOCK: This bloody match is scheduled for one bloody fall and is for the bloody RAGE Gauntlet Tag Titles! Introducing the challengers, they are the team of “ACTION” JAY JACKSON AND GEMINI!!!
(The fans erupt into cheers as Back In The Game by Airbourne begins to play while the numbers 1, 2, 5, 10, 100, 1000 and higher appear on a rolling counter that increases in speed the higher the numbers get. Eventually the numbers stop counting and the counter explodes on the RAGE-Vision replaced by the words WELCOME TO THE BUDDY LIST with the Yin-Yang symbol behind it. This then merges into the opening guitar riff of “Ain’t No Love in Oklahoma” By Luke Combs.
A series of explosions go off by the entrance way, leaving a large cloud of smoke behind. As the smoke disappears the duo of Gemini and Jackson are greeted with a thunderous pop from the fans and begins heading towards the ring. They are accompanied by Homeless Don and make their way to the ring, exchanging words of strategy as they climb in. Each takes a turnbuckle and raise their arms as the fans continue to cheer.)
*STOCK: And their opponents…
(The arena goes black. Lightning strikes and the thunder BOOMS.)
*STOCK:Ladies and bloody gentlemen now entering the arena Crazy Jenna and Lady Giant. Together they are the history bloody making TCW AND RAGE heavyweight tag team champions....THEE STORM!!!!
(FANS GIVE A HUGE POP!!! Thee Storm stalks slowly to the ring. Both women climb to the top of opposite corners they call their lighthouses. They cheer on their fans. Thee Storm climbs down and readies for the match to begin.)
**DING**DING**
DEAL: Here we go!! Jenna and Jackson start things off, and it’s speed versus speed right out of the gate with these two. Jackson takes Jenna down with a crisp arm drag, Jenna pops up and answers with a lightning-fast headscissors. Jackson flips through, lands on his feet, and the two freeze for half a second and you can tell there’s a bit of respect there, and the fans reward both with a huge pop.
STORM: Looks like Gemini is calling for the tag though, and Jackson obliges. Giant offers a tag to Jenna, but Jenna seems to say in a minute. Giant smiles and nods, and in steps Gemini.
DEAL: Jenna lashes out with a kick, and Gemini takes a few, but he absorbs Jenna’s kicks, checks one, and sweeps her leg out from under her. Jenna scrambles to her feet while Gemini attempts an armbar, but Jenna avoids it, rolls, and dives to her corner, making the tag, and in comes Giant!
STORM: Jenna might be speed, but with Lady Giant in, now the power game begins. Lady Giant bulldozes Gemini with a shoulder block that sends him down to the mat. She hauls him up for a delayed vertical suplex, holding him aloft as the crowd counts along before slamming him down. Cover, one.. two… but that’s it says referee Terry Dale.
DEAL: Both get to their feet and Gemini delivers a few kicks, keeping Lady Giant at range, but then she is able to slip a kick and lock up, headlock on Gemini, Gemini whips her into the ropes. Gemini goes for a leapfrog but that’s a pretty big ask, and instead he’s caught by Lady Giant and dumped with an overhead belly-to-belly suplex!
STORM: Gemini lands hard and the fans applaud the move by Giant, but there’s also a contingent behind Gemini, and he gets to a knee holding his lower back, but he’s close to the corner, and in tags Jackson. A quick tag and Gemini steps to the apron as Homeless Don asks about his back.
DEAL: Jackson rushes in, tries to chop the giant down with leg kicks and quick strikes, but Lady Giant catches him mid-leap and throws him into the corner. A series of chops in the corner and Giant tags Jenna. Giant keeps Jackson in the corner as Jenna runs to a corner, charges the ropes, leaps off the center rope as Giant moves, and Jenna hits a springboard crossbody splash in the corner on Jackson!
STORM: Jackson stumbles out and Jenna cradles, one… two… kickout! Innovative offense by Jenna, and Jackson is down. Jenna brings him up, but Jackson with a quick fireman’s carry and then, as Jenna jumps to her feet, he takes her with another, but then flips into a bridge, one… two… kickout by Jenna!
DEAL: Both pop to their feet and now Jackson with a wristlock. Jenna cartwheels out, tries to hit a low dropkick. but Jackson sidesteps it. Jackson attempts an elbow drop, rolled out by Jenna who pops to her feet, standing moonsault finds nothing but the mat! Jackson runs the ropes, blind tag by Gemini.
STORM: Jackson with a clothesline attempt, ducked by Jenna, but then she runs right into a knee lift from Gemini! Jackson off the ropes and hits a flying forearm to the back of Jenna’s head, sending her right into Gemini’s snap roundhouse kick!
DEAL: Jenna goes down and Gemini with the cover, one… two… kickout! Gemini locks in a heel hold and Jenna is in the middle of the ring, but she’s trying to get to Lady Giant. Lady Giant is able to cut the distance with her height, but not enough to get the tag. Jenna though is refusing to give in and Gemini lets the heel hold go, pulls her up to her feet by her leg, then snaps to the mat with a dragon screw!
STORM: Gemini grapevines the leg once again and Jenna is in trouble. Jenna again tries to pull herself across the mat but Gemini is able to keep her grounded. Gemini again pulls her up, and he’s thinking another dragon screw, but this time Jenna leaps up at him - catches an enzugiri!
DEAL: Gemini drops to a knee and Jenna lands on the mat, then kicks both her feet up catching Gemini flush in the chin! Gemini goes down and Jenna gets to her feet, favoring her leg but makes the tag! Lady Giant is in and bulldozes down Gemini with a shoulder tackle! Gemini gets up and Giant with a clothesline. She rushes across the ring and nails Jackson with a forearm!
STORM: Lady Giant trying to clean house and Gemini is getting back up, Lady Giant runs the ropes, and nearly decapitates him with a boot! Cover and Dale is in position, one… two… but Gemini get the shoulder up.
DEAL: Quick tag out to Jenna as Giant whips Gemini into the ropes, bearhug by Giant and Jenna hits a springboard dropkick! Jackson comes in and eats a short-arm headbutt from Giant! Cover by Jenna, one… two… but Gemini kicks out! Quick tag out to Lady Giant again and now Giant comes in body slams him. Giant with a cover, one… two… but Gemini kicks out.
STORM: Lady Giant brings Gemini up, whips him into the ropes, but then ducks her head on the way back and Gemini with a leap frog, hits the ropes, and leaps with double knees into the chest of Lady Giant! Lady Giant gets knocked back and Gemini follows up with a shotgun dropkick that sends her tumbling through the ropes and to the outside.
DEAL: Gemini runs the ropes and leaps over, rolling plancha onto Giant on the outside! Giant hits the guardrail and Gemini quickly pops to his feet, because Jenna is in, runs the ropes, and suicide dive!! She nailed Gemini and now all three are down on the outside.
STORM: Jackson waits for Jenna to get to her feet and as she does, he runs and leaps off the apron, taking her down with a clothesline. All four competitors are on the outside as Jackson gets to his feet and grabs Lady Giant, rolling her in.
DEAL: He helps Gemini up and Gemini climbs in, and he makes the tag to Jackson. Jackson goes up top and Giant gets to her feet, Gemini hits a standing dropkick while Jackson comes off the top with a missile dropkick! Giant is down and Jackson covers, one… two… but Giant kicks out!
STORM: Meanwhile, Crazy Jenna is making her way over to her corner, and Jackson brings Giant up, swinging neckbreaker. Cover by Jackson, one… two… but Jenna breaks it up, stomping on his back. Jackson gets to his feet as Jenna goes back to her corner, and now both teams are not so much in the “we’re all friends” mindset.
DEAL: All four know there’s gold on the line, Storm. Jackson runs the ropes and goes for a flying crossbody on Giant as she gets to a knee, but Giant catches him! What strength by Giant and she has Jackson up and is carrying him around the ring. Tag by Jenna who climbs to the top rope and hits a diving crossbody to the back of her own partner, bringing Jackson down in a powerslam!!
STORM: That’s definitely a way to add some extra “umph” to the move. Giant rolls out of the ring and Jenna rolls on top of Jackson. One… two… Gemini breaks it up by pulling Jenna off!
DEAL: Jenna pulls Jackson up and whips him into the turnbuckle. Jenna charges in with a meteora double knees into Jackson, and then Jenna whips him again across the ring. She charges again, but this time Jackson moves and she collides with the corner, stumbles out, and Jackson with a huge German suplex! He gets up on his toes and he’s got the bridge, one… two… but Jenna rolls her shoulder up!
STORM: Both are down on the mat and now the crowd is on their feet for both teams. The crowd is cheering for both Jenna and Jackson, both partners trying to rally their teammate. Jenna dives to tag in Giant, Jackson dives to tag in Gemini!
DEAL: Gemini and Giant meet in the middle of the ring and Giant with a sidewalk slam! She hooks the leg, one… two… but Gemini kicks out! Giant pulls up Gemini and says it’s over, and she goes for her powerbomb! She’s got Gemini up, but he hits an elbow to her forehead and snaps back, hitting a huirricanrana that sends her headfirst into the corner!
STORM: An innovative counter to what very well could have been the ending blow of the match, Deal.
DEAL: Gemini rushes in and unloads with a rapid-fire combo—low kick, palm strike, a spinning back fist—but Lady Giant is held up by the turnbuckle and won’t go down. Gemini steps back and hits a spinning heel kick and that brings her down, and right into a Gemini roll up. One… two… thre… no! Lady Giant kicks out!
STORM: Gemini doesn’t let up though and as Giant gets up, he hits his “Face the Truth” codebreaker variation! Giant pinwheels her arms as she goes down and Gemini covers with Dale in position! One… two… thre… NO! Jenna breaks it up!
DEAL: That was very close to being a Three!
STORM: Yes it was, and Jenna knows it. Jenna’s trying to cheer Giant on, but Gemini knows that he has an opening. He pulls Giant up and hooks her, looks like he’s thinking “Reality Check!” He’s got Giant up, but her height is definitely making it awkward.
DEAL: Lady Giant delivers an elbow to the side of the head, drops behind Gemini, and then makes the tag to Jenna! Lady Giant falls through the middle and top rope to the outside as Jenna comes off the ropes with a springboard forearm!! She catches Gemini and goes for the cover, one… two… but Jackson with the save!
STORM: Jackson pulled Jenna off and saved the match for his team, but as he goes to the apron he’s caught with a dropkick from Jenna, knocking him off the apron!
DEAL: Jackson is on the floor, so is Giant, and now Jenna connects with a knee lift, and she doubles Gemini over, she’s going for her run-up bulldog in the corner, but Gemini is able to block it! He’s got her up for a belly-to-back suplex, but instead she rolls down his back.
STORM: Gemini turns around, boot to the stomach, and she’s hooked him for the DDT!
DEAL: She spikes Gemini and it could be over, but instead, Gemini lifts her like he’s going for a Northern Lights, but reaches out and tags Jackson as he makes it to the apron! Gemini spins around with Jenna in his grip and Jackson leaps… “LIGHTS, CAMERA, ACTION” OFF THE TOP ROPE!!
STORM: Good lord she never saw it coming!!
DEAL: Jackson with the cover as Gemini charges the ring and cuts off Lady Giant! One… two… THREE!!! WE HAVE NEW RAGE GAUNTLET TAG CHAMPS!!
**DING**DING**DING**
*STOCK: Ladies and bloody Gentlemen… the winners of this match… AND NEW RAGE GAUNTLET TAG CHAMPIONS… GEMINI AND “ACTION” JAY JACKSON!!!
STORM: I can’t believe this, Deal!
DEAL: Jay Jackson and Gemini used an opening and just a small quick counter to capture the Tag Titles! Terry Dale hands the new champions their titles while Lady Giant checks on Crazy Jenna. Jackson and Gemini have knocked off Thee Storm in a classic, high-impact, high speed encounter here tonight! Jenna is pulling herself up and the former champs are looking at the new champs… and extend their hands!
STORM: Oh great, now I really can’t believe this.
DEAL: All four competitors shake hands, and what a great sign of respect! Jenna and Giant applaud the new champs as they leave the ring, and Gemini and Jackson each take a corner, titles in hand, to celebrate this huge win!!
Deal: Our next match is a match paid for by Rich Mason Promotions and is taking place in Saudi Arabia as Superstar Steve Hogar is coming out of retirement one last time to take on a bitter rival of his, Kip Kutler. The fans here in attendance at MSG will be watching on the RAGE Vision.
Storm: The origins of this match go back over a decade when both men were a part of Mason Inc. Steve Hogar was the wily veteran and Kip Kutler was a young rising star at the time. They had serious heat that exploded after Hogar's departure from the group and they have had heat ever since.
Deal: Let's not forget that, until recently, Kip Kutler was BLACKLISTED from this industry for YEARS, and Steve Hogar bashed him on numerous occasions. When Kutler returned, Steve Hogar was one of the individuals that Kutler called out. Kutler used his past relationship with Rich Mason to lure Hogar out of retirement.
Storm: Kutler heard what Steve Hogar said about him, and you know what? Kutler has had things to say about Hogar as well.
Deal: Tonight is the night that they settle their differences, once and for all.
Storm: This will be Steve Hogar's last match - win, lose, or draw. Each of these participants will earn ONE MILLION DOLLARS just to participate in this match.
Deal: The winner will receive a percentage of tonight's gate, and there was a sell out with over 60,000 tickets being sold. Let's go to the ring!
*Ring Announcer (in both Arabic and English): This match is a FIGHT TO THE FINISH! There are NO RULES, NO DISQUALIFICATION, and NO COUNT OUTS! Introducing first, from Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA, he weighs in at 250 pounds, he is SUPERSTAR STEVE HOGAR!
("Hellraiser" by Ozzy Osbourne plays as Hogar makes his way to the ring. He receives a mixed reaction, but more boos than cheers. Hogar ignores the fans as he has a businesslike look on his face. Hogar is dressed in his wrestling attire - black trunks and a red Superstar t-shirt.)
Deal: Hogar is not very popular here tonight.
Storm: Kip Kutler has been throwing out a lot of accusations. One of those accusations is that Hogar is a DRUNK.
Deal: While Hogar has had issues with alcohol in the past, including two DUI arrests, he claims that he has been clean for some time.
Storm: The question is.....did Hogar have enough time to prepare for this match?
Deal: He claims that he did. He said that he was in "fighting shape" even before this match was signed, and while he's not in the "best" shape of his life, he's in good enough shape to beat Kutler or so he claims. He might have an uphill battle, because as we've seen, Kutler is in peak condition.
Storm: There's no doubt about that. Kutler quickly asserted himself in the main event scene after his return to RAGE and he has much to lose if Hogar manages to defeat him.
Deal: Hogar began his career in Japan in the early 90s and made his US debut in the UWF in November, 1996.
Storm: I remember that night!
Deal: Hogar was brought to the UWF by Rich Mason to team with Dan Williams against two of the top wrestlers at the time, Shawn Hart and Fury. Fury turned on Shawn Hart and Mason Inc. was born. Mason and Hogar have had their ups and downs over the years, sometimes as teammates and other times as enemies.
Storm: Rich Mason recently claimed that he pulled Hogar out of poverty again.
Deal: That may be an exaggeration but Hogar was no doubt lured by the money. That might explain some of the fans' disdain toward him.
*Ring Announcer (in both Arabic and English): And his opponent, hailing from Toronto, Ontario Canada and weighing in at 280 pounds here is The Canadian Destroyer... "THE NEW AGE ICON"... KIP KUTLER!!!
"The prophecy has been fulfilled!"
"This is his time"
"His Destiny Awaits"
(A siren can be heard softly building up with a guitar and lamb bag drum beat. The TCW Tron lights up to the image Kutler standing with his head down and then an image appears of him walking forward."Stricken" by Disturbed hits the PA system and Kip walks out from behind the curtain, and stops at the top of the stage. He holds his arms out to the sides, and spins once around, allowing the fans to soak in his essence. He stands while the chorus of the song begins.He walks down the ramp, yelling back at the fans who are shouting at him. Once he reaches the ring, Kip hops up onto the apron on his knee, letting his other leg hang loosely, as he pulls his sunglasses off, and tosses them into the crowd. He quickly lifts his leg and slips it through the ropes, straddling the middle rope for a moment, before completely getting in the ring. Kip quickly turns and climbs up onto the second turnbuckle, and he holds his arms out again, and tilts his head back, letting everyone bask in his presence for a moment. He takes a long stare of the crowd looking through them before heading back to the middle of the ring, awaiting his opponent's arrival.)
Storm: Kip Kutler has arrived and he means business!
Deal: He has a look on his face that can burn through lead. He looks like a man on a mission.
Storm: Kutler is now staring down Hogar and he suddenly cracks up laughing. This causes Hogar to take a step toward him, but the referee gets in between to restrain Hogar. This will not be a friendly scientific match. Both of these men are out for blood.
Deal: Both of these men look eager to get started. The ref is already at work, trying to keep them in their respective corners as they bark insults at each other.
Storm: You can cut the tension with a knife. The hatred between these two is out of this world.
Deal: Joining Kutler and Hogar in Saudi Arabia is Rich Mason, the promoter of this match.
(Cut to the skybox where Mason is seated with an entourage. The bald 70 something year old Mason is wearing a suit and has his usual poker face.)
Deal: Mason made sure that his name was all over that ring.
Storm: He obviously sold some advertising!
(The middle of the ring has an ad for Corona Beer. There are smaller ads for Nike, Monster Energy, DraftKings, and HBO. There is also a "Rich Mason Promotions" emblem. The turnbuckles all have "Mason" on them. There is a banner that says "RAGE: Pro Wrestling Generation" and "Rich Mason Promotions" in the background.)
Deal: Is this Rich Mason's response to Mason International's rebranding? He walked away from his own company early this year and disappeared for quite some time, only to return to RAGE of all places upon request of Kip Kutler.
Storm: No doubt Mason will be making a handsome profit from this match. Whenever there is money to be made, Mason is right there.
Deal: This match is unsanctioned. It is being brought to you as a joint venture between RAGE, Rich Mason Promotions, and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Storm: Let's remind the people why this match is taking place in Saudi Arabia and not the US.
Deal: Steve Hogar was not able to get cleared by ANY state athletic commission in the United States.
Storm: They went to every state?
Deal: I don't know about that, but they did go to Hogar's home state of Wisconsin and the state of Mississippi, which is one of the most lenient states for approval, and he was denied in both places.
Storm: If he couldn't get cleared in Mississippi, you have to wonder how long he will be able to last tonight. It may not be a question as to who wins this match as much as it's a question as to how long this match lasts.
Deal: All indications point to this being a short match.
Storm: Vegas has Hogar being a +900 underdog in this match.
Deal: The two are in the center of the ring as the ref explains the rules.....
Storm: What rules?
Deal: The ref tells them to shake hands. Kutler laughs and Hogar shakes his head in disgust.
**DING**DING**
Deal: Kutler and Hogar are face-to-face and they are mouthing off to each other and they lock up. Kutler gets the early advantage and punches Hogar in the face! He hits him again and again! Hogar hits Kutler back with some fists of his own! Kutler responds with his own flurry of punches and Hogar goes down!
Storm: Down goes Hogar! Down goes Hogar!
Deal: Kutler follow up with kicks and stomps to the face of Steve Hogar. Kutler is yelling at Hogar as he punishes him. Hogar tries to break free, but Kutler with some more stomps.
Storm: He won't give Hogar an opening!
Deal: Hogar tries to spring up, but Kutler with a kick right to the chin and Hogar goes down again! Kutler follows it up with more kicks and punches.
Storm: This is not gonna be a scientific match.
Deal: Not at all! Kutler is telling Hogar to "give it up" as he continues the beating. He has Hogar at the edge of the ring and shoves him to the outside with his foot! Hogar is on the outside and Kutler runs up to the top rope and he comes CRASHING down on Hogar with a flying bodypress! Kutler is now SMASHING Hogar's head against the steel steps!
Storm: Hogar is getting SLAUGHTERED out there!
Deal: Kutler is NOT letting up as he he SMASHES Hogar's head into the steel steps for the tenth time. That man has had NUMEROUS concussions in his long for God's sake! Kutler throws Hogar right into the guard rail and he continues his assault!
Storm: There are no count outs and no disqualifications.
Deal: Kutler has one foot on Hogar's neck as he grabs a chair and pushes it right into Hogar's gut, knocking the wind out of him!
(Cut to Rich Mason, in the skybox, who is lighting up a cigar.)
Deal: Rich Mason is obviously enjoying this.
Storm: Now we can see why Hogar wasn't cleared by ANY state athletic commission. This man is in NO condition to be wrestling. Somebody needs to stop this match before he suffers permanent damage.
Deal: Kutler is NOT letting up! He just face slammed Hogar right into the chair! Is the man still conscious?
Storm: Remember this is a 55 year old man who has not wrestled in a number of years. How much punishment can he take?
Deal: Kutler throws Hogar into the side of the ring, shoulder-first. He scoops up Hogar and tosses him onto the ring apron.
(Kutler raises his arms to a crowd pop.)
Deal: Kutler is tearing Hogar apart and these fans are loving it.
Storm: These fans are bloodthirsty! They want BLOOD!
Deal: They're getting blood as Hogar already has a cut. Kutler pulls Hogar up and look at at that! Hogar is swinging his fists and connects! I'm not sure if Hogar even knows where he's at, but he has some fight left in him. Kutler fires back and Hogar responds with a flurry of punches and Kutler is PISSED! Kutler with an uppercut and a superkick and Hoger goes down like a stack of bricks!
Storm: The Saudi fans are really getting into this.
Deal: Hogar is in trouble as Kutler is now ripping off the turnbuckle bad. He said that he's done taking it easy on him, that it's time to take the gloves off. Hogar is moving and trying to make his way up. Kutler is standing in front of him and appears to be aiming ANOTHER superkick, right to the face, and Hogar goes down again!
(Kutler flips off Hogar)
*Kutler: Take that Hogarbage!
Storm: This is not looking good for Hogar. Does he have ANY fight left in him?
Deal: I don't know, but Kutler is continuing his assault. More kicks to the face and to the gut. Kutler comes off the ropes and nails him with a legdrop. Kutler grabs Hogar's head and slams it into the mat! Kutler goes up to the second rope and hits a double axe handle.
Storm: Kutler is out to punish Hogar.....just like he said he would!
Deal: Hogar is already cut open and Kutler is making an example out of him. Kutler pulls Hogar toward the corner post and SLAMS Hogar's leg into the post!
Storm: Is that the leg with the bad knee that he once had surgery on?
Deal: I'm afraid it is. Kutler seems to have done his homework as he knows exactly what to target. Kutler does it again and again!
*Kutler (yelling): What do you have to say now HOGARBAGE?!
Storm: I'm guessing we won't see a handshake at the end of this one.
Deal: These two have despised each other for many years, dating back to when both of them were in Mason International. Kutler wraps Hogar's legs around the cornerpost and puts him in a figure four leglock. With little exception, this match has been ALL Kutler.
Storm: This isn't a match. This is an EXECUTION....and these bloodthirsty people are loving it!
(Cut to the skybox where Mason continues to smoke his cigar. Kutler walks around the corner and grabs a microphone.)
Storm: Rich Mason is loving it too. Kutler is back in the ring and he's has a microphone with him.
*Kutler: DO YOU QUIT HOGARBAGE?! Are you ready to QUIT?!
(Kutler holds up the mic to Hogar's mouth and his voice is muffled but a "No" comes out)
Storm: That sounds like a no.
(Kutler laughs and tosses the mic aside as he resumes the punishment.)
Storm: Kutler gave him a chance to quit and he REFUSED!
Deal: Kutler is on the top rope and nails Hogar with a flying elbow! He covers, 1......2.......and Kutler bounces up!
Storm: What?
Deal: Kutler sprung up before the ref counts to three.
Storm: And he's laughing!
(Kutler laughs as he resumes punishing Hogar.)
Storm: You can't say he's not living up to his word. He said he's gonna end Hogar and that's exactly what he's looking to do! Hogar is NOT prepared for what Kutler has in store for him.
Deal: Sadly you may be right. Hogar has been outwrestled and outbrawled. He's been overpowered and outmaneuvered. Kutler is in FIRM control of this match as he has Hogar in a chokehold.
(Hogar is gagging and there is some blood streaming down his face.)
Storm: They need to stop this match before somebody gets killed.
Deal: The ref doesn't seem to have any intention to stop this match. Kutler throws Hogar into that exposed turnbuckle and Hogar goes down again! Kutler with a SHOULDER BREAKER!
Storm: That's Hogar's bad shoulder, isn't it!
Deal: Hogar did have surgery on his right shoulder years ago and Kutler appears to be attempting to dislocate it as he places him in an armbar and turns it into a chicken wing! Hogar is screaming in pain as Kutler has that hold locked in and Kutler is laughing manically!
Storm: He looks like he wants to rip Hogar's shoulder out of it's socket!
Deal: Hogar continues to scream in pain!
Storm: This man is in trouble!
Deal: I think you're right! Hogar is in some serious pain as Kutler appears to be having the time of his life. Wait a minute, Kutler just released the hold and let Hogar's body fall to the mat.
Storm: What a nice guy!
Deal: Kutler scoops Hogar right back up and puts him in a Krippling Kutler Cross Face! This could be it! The ref is asking Hogar if he gives up and he REFUSES!
Storm: You know Kutler wants Hogar to give up. He doesn't care about scoring a pinfall. He wants Hogar to CRY UNCLE!
Deal: Kutler has Hogar locked into that finishing hold as Hogar continues to scream in agonizing pain. This man does not just want to win. He wants to humiliate Hogar.
Storm: Hogar wanted to humiliate him, but it's not working out that way.
Deal: Indeed it's not. SOMEBODY needs to stop this thing! It's not a match, it's a....
(Cut to Rich Mason, who appears to be enjoying himself as he eats appetizers.)
Storm: Rich Mason seems to be enjoying this.
Deal: Of course he would. Kip Kutler just said he's giving Hogar one more chance to quit but Hogar REFUSES to quit!
Storm: I bet Hogar is regretting signing up for this. I don't care how much money he's making from this fight, it won't be enough to cover his medical bills.
(The referee grabs Hogar's arm and lets it drop.)
Deal: For Hogar's sake, I hope he has insurance. Kutler just released the hold!
Storm: Why did he do that?!
Deal: He doesn't seem to be ready for the match to end.
Storm: This is no longer a wrestling match. This is a MASSACRE.
Storm: Kutler is now setting Hogar up for the Kutting Edge! AND HE HITS IT!
Deal: What a DEVASTATING MOVE! He covers for the cover and then thinks twice. He's setting Hogar up for ANOTHER Kutting Edge!
Storm: HOLY SHIT!
Deal: Kutler cover again, 1.....2......NO! Kutler just pulled up Hogar's shoulder!
Storm: What?! He had this match won!
Deal: It sure looked like it. He's back on his feet and kicking Hogar again and again with that boot of his. Is that not enough punishment?!
Storm: Kutler is enjoying this! It's like he's having the time of his life out there.
Deal: I could see teaching Hogar a lesson as Hogar has said some things that upset Kutler but this getting out of control. The referee isn't doing anything.
Storm: He counted, didn't he?
Deal: He didn't warn Kutler.
Storm: There are no rules! That's what Hogar agreed to, right?
Deal: He did. Kutler is now VERBALLY ABUSING a bloodied and Hogar in what has been a COMPLETELY one-sided match! Kutler is now slapping Hogar around and he SPITS RIGHT IN HIS FACE!
Storm: Ha!
(The crowd starts to boo Kutler, who appears to be having the time of his life.)
Storm: Listen to these fans.
Deal: They see what's going on here as Kutler is continuing to add insult to injury as he smashes Hogar's head into the mat again and again. This man has had NUMEROUS concussions in his career! SOMEBODY STOP THIS MATCH! Kutler is like a man POSSESSED as he yells out "Hogarbage" and continues assaulting the man with elbows to the face. Kutler goes upstairs again and comes crashing down with a flying bodypress! 1......2......and again Kutler lifts up Hogar. Kutler could have walked away with the win several times already and he REFUSES to finish Hogar off.
Storm: The man can barely move! Hogar is NOT in ring condition. He has NO BUSINESS being in there and has been EXPOSED....just like Kutler said he would.
Deal: Kutler is toying with the man at this point. Kutler with a curb stomp! No cover! And now Kutler is going back upstairs and he sits on the top rope as he points to Hogar and laughs!
(Kutler looks around and laughs as much of the crowd has turned against him. He waves to Rich Mason, who is watching intently from the skybox.)
Storm: Kutler is taking a breather. It's like he's wearing himself out by all this punishment he is dishing out
Deal: The man has lost it. I can see sending Hogar a message, but Kutler is taking this TOO FAR and somebody is gonna get seriously injured or worse!
Storm: Hogar NEVER should have accepted this match. It's obvious that the man is not in ring-shape. Kutler TOLD YOU ALL what he was gonna do but nobody believed him.
Deal: Kutler with a flying elbowdrop! Again, no cover.
Storm: We may have a catastrophie on our hands.
Deal: Hogar is literally GAGGING as Kutler laughs and puts him in a choke hold. It's unbelievable that the referee doesn't get in there and stop this match. Kutler has Hogar up and Hogar is still gagging. Kutler throws Hogar right into the corner with the exposed turnbuckle. He just narrowly missed hitting his head again. And Kutler goes for the TURNBUCKLE SMASH, but Hogar somehow sidesteps him and KUTLER GOES INTO IT SHOULDER-FIRST!
(Kutler screams loudly in pain)
Storm: Kutler went into that exposed turnbuckle shoulder-first, and just the wrong angle, and he may have DISLOCATED HIS SHOULDER!
Deal: That could very well be karma after what Kutler did to Hogar earlier. This is Hoger's chance for some offense....IF he can pull it together! Kutler is still hopping around the ring and he just went down to his knees! The referee is checking on Kutler and Kutler pushes him away as he he is in some pain....and here comes Hogar and he jumps right on top of Kutler! Kutler goes for an F5....NO! Hogar with a FLYING HEADSCISSORS!
(The crowd pops)
Storm: I've NEVER seen Hogar do that move before!
Deal: The right move at the right time! Hogar covers, but Kutler escapes and now Hogar with some kicks to the head! The man can barely stand, but he's taking advantage of the situation and he's taking it to Kutler! He grabs Kutler and AGAIN throws him into that exposed turnbuckle! Hogar is wrapping Kutler's legs around the cornerpost.....
Storm: That's what Kutler did to him earlier!
Deal: Hogar grabs a chair and nails Kutler's leg! He hits him again and again! Now Hogar is a man possessed as he is running on PURE ADRENALINE! Hogar is the master of the figure four and he's trying to wrap Kutler's legs around but no! Hogar falls to the floor in exhaustion as Kutler is inside the ring and he's in some serious pain of his own as he grabs his shoulder.
Storm: Just when we thought this was over....
Deal: Hogar is using every ounce of strength that he has to make his way up. He's attempting to get back into the ring, but his knee or his ankle gave out on him. Hogar is up again and he grabs Kutler by the legs and pulls him out! Hogar grabs that chair and now it's Hogar that is punishing Kutler with that steel chair!
Storm: Look at that HATE in Hogar's eyes!
Deal: Can you blame him?! Hogar just knocked the wind outta Kutler with that chair. He's now setting Kutler up for the figure-four but having some trouble. Kutler with a kick to the face and Hogar goes down! Both men are down! Kutler isn't laughing anymore!
Storm: I don't believe this!
Deal: Kutler was DESTROYING Hogar and could have ended this match on numerous occasions. All it took was Kutler hit in that exposed turnbuckle into the corner at just the wrong angle and that changed the course of this match. Could Hogar have a fighting chance?
Storm: Are you serious?
Deal: This is a man who not only dominated the tag team division for many years, but also became a World Champion after defeating The Saint. He has had some big wins in his career that some may claim were upsets. Does he have another one left in him?
Storm: Come on! Don't get too excited! Kutler just hit some turbulence. He'll be fine.
Deal: Both mean are struggling to make their way up. Kutler is up first and he's trying to lift up the steel steps but his shoulder gives out. He's yelling curse words in frustration and goes to grab that chair and he's wrapping that chair around Hogar's legs before kicking him square in the head!
Storm: How many more head shots can this man take?!
Deal: Kutler is now breathing heavy as Hogar is once again gagging as Kutler puts him in another chokehold. Kutler is now looking at the cornerpost as he heads back into the ring and he's headed upstairs. He's looking to break Hogar's leg! This man is RELENTLESS!
Storm: He wants to make Hogar pay for what he just did to him.
Deal: Hogar is a man just trying to survive and Kutler is making it difficult. Kutler is slowly making his way to the top as he screams obscenities at Hogar. If you thought these two hated each other before, that hate seems to be increasing. Kutler is all the way at the top and leaps but HOGAR LIFTS HIS FOOT and that chair hits Kutler square in the head! Both men are down again!
Storm: There are no count outs, no disqualifications, no rules. Neither is moving!
Deal: Hogar is stirring and making his way back up as Kutler is still motionless.
Storm: This was a COMPLETELY one-sided match until that FLUKE happened and now we're seeing VINTAGE Hogar. This man will not quit. No matter what you throw at him, he just keeps coming after you.
Deal: Kutler had numerous chances to end this match earlier but he chose not to and now he's suffering the consequences.
Storm: Hogar is putting Kutler in his finisher, a figure-four, and he has it locked in! Kutler is screaming in pain!
Deal: There is no escape. Could Hogar actually force Kutler to submit?! The ref is on the outside and asking Kutler if he wants to quit and he refuses.
Storm: Kutler is fighting for his career here. A loss would be DEVASTATING to Kutler and both he and Hogar know that.
Deal: Hogar is barely hanging on himself as he uses the steel steps as leverage, but Kutler is trying hard to reverse it.
Storm: I'm not even sure Kutler knows where he's at, but he knows that losing is NOT an option. I CANNOT BELIEVE how he ended up in this position.
Deal: He was GREEDY and that's his own fault!
Storm: Greedy? He was just trying to live up to his word. Kutler is a man of his word.
Deal: He went TOO FAR and you know it and now he's paying the price! Perhaps karma has come to collect. The ref asks Kutler is he wants to give up and he says no.
Storm: NO way in hell will Kutler give up.
Deal: Wait a minute, Kutler has REVERSED the figure four and now it's Hogar that is in pain. Now the ref is asking Hogar if he wants to quit. He says NEVER!
Storm: He may want to reconsider because he's losing the advantage that he was handed to on a silver platter due to that FLUKE. Hogar better pull it together really quick if he wants ANY chance of walking outta here in one piece because lightning doesn't strike twice!
Deal: Kutler is obviously not happy with the recent turn of events. He may be going into the new year with a shoulder injury, courtesy of Hogar. That isn't what Kutler had planned.
Storm: Kutler is increasing the pressure. Perhaps it's time for Hogar to call it a career before his legs are broken!
Deal: He's not ready to call it a career.
Storm: He should be! Look at him! The man's money is GUARANTEED! He and Kutler have given the fans a helluva show but it's time! TAP OUT!
Deal: Kutler is ORDERING Hogar to quit, which makes Hogar dig his heels in even more. Hogar is mustering every ounce of strength in his body to try and reverse that figure four, but Kutler isn't relinquishing the advantage and Hogar is serious pain here. He has a great deal of intestinal fortitude.
Storm: Intestinal fortitude? I have to question that man's' intelligence!
Deal: The longer Hogar holds on, the ANGRIER Kutler is getting! Kutler's face is BEET RED!
Storm: That man is PISSED!
Deal: Kutler releases the hold. He is SCREAMING obscenities at Hogar as he makes his way back up to his feet and stands over a fallen Hogar. Kutler pulls Hogar up and throws him FACE FIRST into the steel steps!
Storm: Hogar gets cut AGAIN! Hogar is BUSTED OPEN!
Deal: Kutler with some boots to the face and to the midsection of Hogar, yelling and screaming at him as he continues his assault. Kutler has LOST IT!
Storm: He told Hogar to QUIT and Hogar refused to quit and now Kutler is making him pay and pay dearly!
Deal: Kutler turns to the side.....OH NO! He's gonna pick up those steel steps! NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
Storm: This is gonna END Hogar!
Deal: Kutler lifts up the steps and Hogar grabs his foot and the steel steps fall RIGHT ON TOP OF BOTH MEN!
(The crowd chants "Holy Shit")
Storm: These people know English?
Deal: They are familiar with four-letter words, that's for sure. The steps are laying right on top of Kutler and Kutler is CRUSHING Hogar's leg! This is NOT GOOD!
Storm: The ref is standing by and he doesn't know what to do.
Deal: If this were a sanctioned RAGE match, somebody might have considered stopping it by now, but this match is UNSANCTIONED and the ref is letting it go.
Storm: That's what they wanted and Rich Mason gave it to them!
Deal: Both men are motionless and the referee is trying to get those steel steps off of Kutler. Here comes the ring announcer and a ringside official and they're helping him move those steps off of Kutler, but the damage may have been done! Both men are STILL motionless!
(Cut to the skybox where Rich Mason is still watching, and still has a poker face.)
Deal: I wonder what is going through that man's mind. Hogar's blood is on his hands!
Storm: Hogar agreed to this!
Deal: That is true, but Mason knew the condition that this man was in. That's why this match is taking place in Saudi Arabia. How much more punishment can this man take?
Storm: What's shocking to me is that Kutler is not moving. At least Hogar is moving! Kutler appears to be out!
Deal: Kutler may be seriously injured. How knows how much those steel steps weight and Kutler took the brunt of that impact. The ref is looking over Kutler. He doesn't know what to do.
Storm: You know damn well Kutler will DESTROY that man if he stops the match and awards it to Hogar.
Deal: Hogar is actually making his way back up, holding onto to a nearby chair. Hogar is up! Hogar is up! (crowd pop)
Storm: And Kutler is STILL DOWN?! How did that happen?!
Deal: Hogar smells victory here as he folds the chair and picks it up and WAIT! Kutler lifts a knee and LOW BLOW Hogar! (crowd boos) Kutler SPRINGS up! That was a TRICK! He was playing possum!
Storm: Smart man!
Deal: Kutler grabs the chair and smashes it against the side of the ring in ANGER! He tosses the chair in the ring and he's crawling on top of Hogar and berating him as he SLAPS him in the face!
*Kutler: GET YOUR BITCH ASS UP HOGARBAGE! COME ON!
Deal: Kutler slaps Hogar again and.....WAIT! Hogar grabs Kutler's wrist and Kutler goes to slap Hogar and Hogar grabs his other wrist as he uses his strength to try and.....NO! A kick to the gut, knocking the wind out of Hogar! Kutler SPITS on Hogar and pulls him up and is trying to get him back into the ring. The hatred that these two have for each other is OFF THE CHARTS!
Storm: Kutler is struggling, but he's picking up the over 250 pound Hogar and places him on the ring apron.
Deal: Kutler screams at the ref to get back in the ring and Kutler follows. He's eyeing that chair that's on the mat and then eyes Hogar. I'm not sure Hogar knows where he's at.
Storm: The man is winded, he's bloody, he's outta gas. It's time to STOP THIS CARNAGE!
Deal: Kutler is looking to finish him off, it seems. He pulls Hogar over to where the steel chair is and attempts to set him up for a piledriver but Hogar just will not cooperate. Kutler with a swift kick to the head as he's once again getting angry. As Kutler berates Hogar, he has another idea. He's wrapping that chair around Hogar's legs. He wants to finish the job he started earlier and BREAK HOGAR'S LEGS! Come on ref! Get in there!
Storm: Remember, there are no rules in this match! That's what Hogar agreed to!
Deal: A couple more kicks to the head and Hogar may be out cold!. Kip Kutler is making his way to the corner now that he's satisfied that Hogar isn't moving. Kutler is slowly making his way up. Kutler is not known as a high flyer.
Storm: He seems to have dished out enough punishment to know that Hogar's out of gas.
Deal: Kutler stucks up both of his middle fingers at Hogar and leaps, BUT HOGAR MOVES OVER AND KUTLER HITS THE MAT FACE-FIRST! Kutler tried a flying bodypress onto that chair, but Hogar managed to swerve him at the last second!
Storm: That may have kept Hogar from being disabled just like his old partner Dan Williams!
Deal: Dan Williams has been in a wheelchair for many years, due to a beating he once received from The Saint, and no doubt Kutler was looking to do the same to Hogar. Both men are again down and motionless. The ref cannot even count because there are no count outs. This match must end by pinfall or submission.
Storm: I don't f'n believe this! This match should already be over and Hogar should be in a hospital bed.
Deal: That was Kutler's plan, but things haven't gone as planned. This match started out as a JOKE that was supposed to end in a blow out and it has turned into a no-holds-barred streetfight! If Kutler loses this match, even if he gets out of here in one piece, his main event days could very well be OVER!
Storm: Don't be delusional, Storm. Hogar doesn't stand a chance.
Deal: I didn't say he did but these men may not be the same after this one.
Storm: I'll tell you one thing. This match won't end in a handshake or embrace.
Deal: Both men are stirring but I'm not sure they know where they're at. These fans are going CRAZY in Riyahd. What was a crowd that was partial to Kutler is now solidly behind Hogar!
Storm: I can't believe this! They're getting behind a DRUNK! Don't these people have laws against alcohol?
Deal: What do you mean?
Storm: Like don't they get their arms cut off if they get caught drinking and driving like Hogar did on more than one occasion?
Deal: Puh-leze. Kutler is making his way back up as is Hogar, who just broke his legs free of that chair. Kutler spots the chair and he snatches it but WAIT! Hogar grabs the other end! These two are having a tug of war over the chair! Both men are trying to get possession over that steel chair and Kutler SNATCHES it as he has the strength advantage and SWINGS it at Hogar, but Hogar sidesteps him and Kutler hits the mat with the chair and trips and falls right on top of it!
(Some fans are laughing at ringside and Kutler screams obscenities at them.)
Deal: LOOK OUT! Hogar with a FACE SLAM on the chair and cover, 1......2......NO! A blooded Hogar is yelling at the official as he pounds the mat in frustration. Hogar grabs Kutler by the hair and SMASHES his face into it! AGAIN AND AGAIN! And now KUTLER is BUSTED OPEN!
Storm: How the hell can Hogar even see?!
Deal: I don't know but Kutler may be losing the advantage that he had now that blood is streaming down his face. Some of that blood gets into Hogar's eyes and he wipes his face. Hogar is setting Kutler up for the figure four once again but Kutler with a boot to the face! Hogar falls back into the corner and he's EXHAUSTED! He's taking a breather as he waits for Kutler to make his way back up. Kutler is up and Hogar goes for a clothesline but Kutler ducks underneath it! Hogar comes back and Kutler FLATTENS Hogar with a clothesline of his own! Kutler with another kick to the head!
Storm: How many of those blows to the head has Hogar taken?!
Deal: Far too many. The man may have brain damage after this one is over.
Storm: He already had brain damage, according to Kutler.
Deal: Kutler isn't helping the situation any. Kutler has Hogar in an armbar.
Storm: Kutler is gonna pull Hogar's arm right out of it's socket!
Deal: Wait a minute, Kutler isn't stopping there. He's putting Hogar in the Krippling Kutler Cross Face!
Storm: This could be it!
*Kutler: QUIT DAMMIT!
Deal: Kutler is screaming at Hogar and DEMANDING that he quit! Hogar is breathing heavy and he's on empty.
Storm: He's been on empty for some time.
Deal: Kutler is still hollering at Hogar. I think he's wearing himself out just as much as he's wearing Hogar out.
Storm: I'm not so sure about that. Listen to Hogar's AGONIZING screams! He's throwing out some four letter words of his own!
Deal: Kutler is trying to maintain his grip as Hogar inches his way to the ropes. The ref is asking Hogar if he wants to quit and he refuses.
Storm: COME ON HOGAR! GIVE IT UP!
Deal: Hogar is in seriously bad shape here and he STUBBORNLY REFUSES to quit!
Storm: What is wrong with that man?!
Deal: Kip Kutler is asking himself the same question as he shakes his head in frustration as Hogar inches even closer to the ropes. Once again the ref asks Hogar if he wants to quit and he shakes his head. Kutler is still screaming at him, like a Drill Sergeant, and HOGAR SOMEHOW MAKES IT TO THE ROPES! The ref is tapping Kutler on the shoulder as he REFUSES to let go! The ref SMACKS Kutler across the head and that gets Kutler to drop Hogar and now Kutler grabs ahold of the ref and smacks him across the head before tossing him outta the ring!
(The crowd boos)
Storm: He just manhandled that hometown referee and these people have completely turned against him.
*Kutler (to Hogar): YOU'RE MINE!
Deal: Kutler now pulls Hogar to the middle of the ring and sets him up for a Kutting Edge! Kutler is having some difficulty as he's taken a beating in this match. He has Hogar up and HITS IT! Kutler is covering, but there is NO REFEREE!
Storm: 1....2.....3......4.......5! This match should be over AGAIN!
Deal: Kutler did it to himself! He tossed the referee out, who is trying to regain composure on the outside. An angry Kutler is screaming at the official to get back in. Kutler is pulling up Hogar. Don't tell me he's doing it again?! Kutler is struggling with Hogar, but has him up and hits ANOTHER Kutting Edge! The referee just made his way back into the ring and Kutler is yelling at him to get in position! The referee slowly makes his way over.....
Storm: He's doing this on purpose!
Deal: The cover, 1......2.......NO! Hogar with a shoulder up and Kutler is LIVID! Kutler is SCREAMING at the ref again!
Storm: Don't throw him out again!
Deal: I think he learned from that as he takes a deep breath and now he's screaming at Hogar for kicking out! Kutler is stumbing around as he's pondering.....no way! Is he?!
Storm: Yes!
Deal: Kutler is gonna try it again! He's going for yet ANOTHER Kutting Edge! He grabs Hogar but Hogar with an EYE GOUGE and Kutler is temporarily blinded with some of that blood getting in his eyes! Hogar is swinging in no particular direction as he can't see! Hogar is punching air and he finally connects with Kutler's face and Kutler goes down as does Hogar! These two men are EXHAUSTED! Someone just threw a towel into the ring
Storm: It's over! Someone threw in the towel!
Deal: It is NOT over! The ref is using the towel to wipe the bloodied faces of both men.
Storm: Oh.
Deal: Kutler still appears to be blinded as he's rubbing his eyes after that eye gouge and wait a minute! Hogar just spotted the chair. He CLOBBERS Kutler and Kutler doubles over and Hogar hits him again! And again! Hogar is hitting releasing YEARS of PENT UP RAGE and FRUSTRATION as he continues to beat on the man while these stunned fans are silenced in disbelief!
Storm: That blood is trickling down Hogar's face again.
Deal: That's a good thing for Kutler because Hogar was going to do some serious damage if he hasn't already. Hogar can't see once again as he wildly swings the chair but doesn't connect. Another swing and the chair goes flying outta the ring, nearly missing the referee! The ref wipes Hogar's face again as well as Kutler's. Hogar can see Kutler lying motionless on the mat. He covers, 1......2.......kickout! How did he kick out after taking all of those chairshots!
Storm: Intestinal fortitude! This is a MUST WIN for him.
Deal: Hogar seems to have Kutler where he wants him. He's setting him up for his figure four leglock finisher!
Storm: But does he have the strength to get it locked in?!
Deal: That's a good question as Hogar is struggling and it doesn't appear that Kutler is even conscious after taking those chairshots, some of them to the head! No doubt that is payback for what Hogar did to him earlier. This may be Hogar's last chance! Can he put SHOCK THE WORLD and put Kutler away?
Storm: Kutler with a KICK TO THE FACE!
Deal: Hogar stumbles back and falls to the mat. Kutler is trying to shake the cobwebs as Hogar pounds his fist on the mat in frustration.
Storm: These fans are at the edge of their seats.
Deal: Kutler and Hogar are both struggling. Hogar and Kutler lock eyes as they lie on the mat and look at each other in disbelief and then anger as they exchange four letter words. Both men are in rough shape and bloodied. Kutler was on his way to an easy win in the early going of this match, but rammed his shoulder into an exposed turnbuckle and that altered the course of this match.
Storm: Kutler had this match won on more than one occasion!
Deal: But he just couldn't end this match without punishing the man. As he said before, his goal wasn't to win, but to humiliate Hogar and now he's risking humiliation himself! Both men are nearly out of gas. It may come down to who wants this more. Kutler crawls over toward Hogar and wraps his hands around Hogar's neck, choking him, as he wrings his neck. He's telling Hogar to quit and Hogar refuses! Kutler with a slap to the face! Hogar tries to return it, but Kutler grabs Hogar's arm and puts him in another one of his patented armbars!
Storm: I'm telling you he is gonna rip that man's shoulder of his socket to pay him back for what happened earlier when Kutler's shoulder hit that exposed turnbuckle!
Deal: Kutler is the one that exposed that turnbuckle to begin with! Kutler is once again ORDERING Hogar to quit but he REFUSES! Hogar is trying to reach over with his other arm but Kutler pulls him away. The ref is asking Hogar if he gives up and the answer is "hell no". This antagonizes Kutler even more as he attempts to strengthen his grip and Hogar reaches the ropes again.
*Kutler: DAMMIT!
Deal: Kutler POUNDS the mat in frustration! He seems to be running out of ideas as if he doesn't know what else to do as he eyes that chair on the outside. Kutler with some elbows to the sternum as he drags Hogar in the middle of the ring. He looks at the cornerpost as if he's pondering going up to the top. He wants to finish this thing.
Storm: Put him in the Krippling Kutler Cross Face!
Deal: I think he wants to knock him unconscious first.
Storm: He wants to give him BRAIN DAMAGE.....something NOT to remember Kutler by.
Deal: Kutler is yelling curse words once again as he ignores the ref's warning and exits the ring. Kutler grabs not one but two chairs and tosses them into the ring. Can the man even make it back into the ring?! He's taken so much punishment and it shows.
Storm: I've never seen him more angry. This match should be OVER and he should be out enjoying the Riyadh night life but here he is, still trying to put away his longtime enemy.
Deal: Kutler slowly makes his way back in. As Hogar rises up, Kutler CLOBBERS him over the head and this crowd is STUNNED! Hogar fell-face-first to the mat! The fans are so quiet you can hear a pin drop!
Storm: Kutler is wrapping each chair around each of Hogar's legs. He wants to end this match.
Deal: He's tried before but couldn't put Hogar away. Can he do it now? He's looking upstairs and this is a high risk maneuver that is GUARANTEED to put Hogar away AND possibly BREAK HIS LEGS if he connects!
Storm: But can he get to the top rope without falling? Can he hit Hogar before Hogar realizes what's happening
Deal: The fans are cheering Hogar on as Kutler heads to the corner and makes the long climb to the top. He makes his way up and Hogar is moving around.
*Kutler: FUCK!
Deal: Kutler is frustrated and he makes his way back down.
*Kutler: I'm gonna break your fucking neck!
Deal: Hogar breaks free from one of the chair and Kutler grabs it and uses it to knock the wind out of Hogar! Kutler is setting Hogar up for a pileriver ONTO THE CHAIR.....but HOGAR WITH A LOW BLOW!
Storm: He cheated!
Deal: It's not like Kutler didn't do the same to him! Kutler is hopping around the ring and Hogar with a small package and handful of tights! 1......2.......NO! Kutler sets Hogar up with a belly to back suplex right onto that chair! 1......2......NO! Hogar kicks out!
*Kutler: STAY THE FUCK DOWN!
Deal: I think Kutler is pondering wrapping that chair around Hogar's neck!
Storm: That's going too far.
Deal: That seems to be the route he's going but the ref is getting in between him and Hogar and Kutler shoves the ref! I don't think that was a good idea! Kutler is now pulling Hogar up and Hogar is swinging at Kutler!
Storm: WHAT THE HELL?!
Deal: The people are starting to count as Hogar somehow manages to catch a second wind and has Kutler backed into the corner! He pounds on Kutler, 4....5....6....7....8....9.....10! And he's STILL wailing on him! Hogar throws Kutler across the ring and HITS HIM WITH A SPEAR! 1.......2.......NO! Kutler kicks out just in the nick of time! Hogar grabs Kutler by the hair and he smashes his face against the mat. Kutler with an elbow to the face! The two men are wrestling on the mat, each trying to gain the upper hand, and now Kutler with a cross face chicken wing!
Storm: Hogar won't quit, but Kutler just cannot sustain the momentum.
Deal: The fans here in Saudi are firmly behind Hogar now. They are cheering him to get out of that chicken wing.
Storm: GIVE IT UP!
Deal: Hogar reaches the ropes and Kutler CANNOT BELIEVE IT!
*Kutler: FUCK!
Deal: Kip Kutler has HAD IT! No matter what he does, he can't seem to put the man away. It was Hogar breathing heavy and now Kutler is breathing heavy and he's FURIOUS! His own anger is handicapping him. Kutler grabs Hogar and FACE SLAM onto the chair!
*Kutler: STAY DOWN MOTHER FUCKER!
Deal: The cover, 1.....2.....kickout! (crowd pops) Hogar REFUSES to stay down. An extremely frustrated Kutler just threw both of the chairs next to Hogar. Kutler has thrown the kitchen sink against the man but he refuses to quit. Kutler leans over and he's trying to apply the ankle lock submission but Hogar is squirming which is adding to Kutler's frustration. Kutler drops a leg onto Hogar's midsection. Kutler grabs the chair and tries to wrap it around Hogar's legs, but Hogar squirms again.
*Kutler: HOLD STILL!
Deal: Kutler picks up the chair and he stops! Kutler nearly fell over in exhaustion as he nearly tripped over Hogar and he's trying to wipe the blood from his eyes. Hogar has been on empty for some time and now it is Kutler who is bordering on empty. Kutler wanted to extend this match in order to make an example out of Hogar and now Kutler is desperately wanting to end this match because he himself is running out of gas. What was once a long shot is now a real possibility. Can Steve Hogar capitalize on Kutler's.....WAIT! Hogar with a small package, 1.....2....3!
Storm: NO! Kutler kicks out!
Deal: Kutler springs up and he just blew a gasket! He's kicking around, trying to find Hogar. Both of these men seem to be blinded. The referee was just handed a towel and he begins to wipe Kutler.....no! Kutler SNATCHES the towel and wipes his eyes! He has a look that can kill in his eyes as he GLARES at Hogar!
Storm: I wouldn't wanna be Hogar!
Deal: Kutler is taking that bloody rag and he's CHOKING Hogar!
*Kutler: GIVE IT THE FUCK UP!
Deal: The fans here are booing Kutler as he continues to choke Hogar with that towel.
(Hogar is gagging and coughing up blood.)
Deal: This is getting out of hand as Kutler continues to choke Hogar. Hogar is NOT moving! The ref is trying to grab ahold of the towel and a LIVID Kutler is staring down the ref! The ref backs away and Kutler makes his way toward the ref! That towel is COVERED in blood and the ref is being backed into the corner. Kutler is admonishing him.
Storm: The ref has had enough! He's yelling at Kutler and they're in a heated argument.
Deal: This is giving Hogar some time to recuperate
Storm: You're assuming there's something left in the tank. Hogar is MOTIONLESS!
Deal: Kutler is threatening the referee, but he's careful not to put his hands on him because he needs that ref to count Hogar's shoulders to the mat. As Hogar has been claiming for weeks, a loss to him can be detrimental to Kutler's career. Kip Kutler is taking a breather as he glares at a motionless and bloodied Steve Hogar.
Storm: Kutler is eyeing those steel chairs. Does he have in mind what I think he has in mind?!
Deal: Kutler grabs a chair and wraps it around Hogar's left leg.
Storm: He's doing it again! Kutler is looking to END this thing.
Deal: The referee is trying to get in the way, but Kutler shoves him! He picks up the other chair and wraps it around Hogar's other leg.
Storm: This is NOT good for Hogar, not at all.
Deal: Kutler is cursing at Hogar as he makes his way up to the top. He's taking his time, can he even make it up there?!
Storm: Look at Hogar! Kutler has all the time in the world.
Deal: The referee is checking on Hogar and Kutler is SCREAMING at the ref to get out of the way! The ref backs off as Kutler reaches the top. If he connects, Hogar's ankles could be broken! Kutler leaps and Hogar moves slightly, but Kutler CONNECTS!
Storm: Did you hear that?! He SNAPPED at least one of Hogar's ankles!
Deal: This crowd is in DISBELIEF! He very well could have snapped at least one of his ankles. Hogar moved at the last second, which might have saved him.
Storm: No, didn't you hear it?! BOTH ANKLES were SNAPPED!
Deal: I don't know but there seems to be some damage there.
Storm: Kutler has had ENOUGH! He's putting Hogar in his Hogar's own finisher, the figure four leglock.
Deal: The referee is asking Hogar if he gives up and he REFUSES! (crowd pops) This INFURIATES Kutler who increases the pressure!
Storm: Hogar is fading out!
Deal: Indeed he is! The ref asks him again and Hogar uses what's left of his strength to shake his head!
Storm: GIVE UP YOU IDIOT! This man will have both of his legs broken if they're not already!
Deal: Kutler is so zapped of energy that he's not even yelling at Hogar to give up. Kutler is wearing himself down! Hogar's shoulders hit the mat, 1.....2......shoulder up! (crowd pops) Hogar is STILL in this thing!
Storm: WHAT THE HELL?!
Deal: There's nothing else Kutler can do but increase the pressure. Hogar's legs are no longer working. There's NOTHING he can do to come back from this. Yet the man still won't give up! Kutler POUNDS the mat with his fist in frustration!
Storm: I think I heard Hogar's other leg snap! He is NOT walking outta this one.
Deal: The referee is lifting Hogar's arm and it drops, he raises it again and it drops, he lifts it again and Hogar's arm is still up as he gives the fans a thumbs up. Kutler sees this and he's beside himself!
*Kutler: GIVE UP MOTHER FUCKER OR I'LL BREAK YOUR NECK!
Deal: Kutler just threatened to break Hogar's NECK!
Storm: Does Hogar even feel anything in his legs?! He must want to end up in a wheelchair like his partner Dan Williams!
Deal: Kutler seems intent in putting him in a wheelchair. Kutler releases the figure four and he POUNDS the mat in FRUSTRATION! His hands are on the side of his head as he wracks his brain, trying to put away Hogar. He's thrown EVERYTHING in his arsenal at the man and he's STILL in the match!
Storm: He's not standing though!
Deal: Kutler is shaking his head in frustration as he stares down Hogar with smoke coming out of his nostrils. Hogar turns himself around and is crawling, but he can't make his way up to his feet. His legs are no longer working! Why doesn't this referee stop the match?!
Storm: You know the rules!
Deal: There are no rules!
Storm: Exactly!
Deal: Kutler appears to be amused at the sight of Hogar crawling toward him, his legs aren't working, Kutler just smirks and shakes his head in disbelief. Kutler stands there as Hogar, who can barely see due to the blood that is covering his eyes, reaches and grabs one of Kutler's ankles. Hogar doesn't have the strength to get himself back up. Or even take down Kutler at this point.
Storm: Put him out of his misery!
Deal: Kutler just stares at Hogar and takes a deep breath, shaking his head. Even he can't believe what he's seeing.
Storm: Put him away!
Deal: Kutler is now setting Hogar up.....for the Kutting Edge! He has some difficulty but HITS IT!
Storm: PIN HIM!
Deal: I don't think he's convinced that Hogar is done as Hogar lies motionlessly on the mat. Kuter puts Hogar in the Krippling Kutler Cross Face!
Storm: There's no getting out of this!
Deal: We've seen him get out of EVERYTHING Kutler has thrown at him, but you may be right. There is no sign of movement as the referee raises Hogar's arm once and it falls, he raises it again, still no movement, one more time, and IT'S OVER!
Storm: FINALLY!
**DING**DING**DING**
Deal: Kutler is NOT letting go!
Storm: Does he even know where he's at?!
Deal: Either he didn't hear the bell or he's VERY angry that Hogar resisted for so long. I don't know which but the referee is tapping his shoulder and now security is in the ring trying to get Kutler off of Hogar. The man is UNCONSCIOUS! LET HIM GO! He better let go or they might reverse the decision!
Storm: I don't think they can.
Deal: Finally, security is able to pull Kutler off of Hogar. And Kutler collapses right next to Hogar. The careers of these two men have been intertwined for many years, dating back to when both were on the same team. One man's career will end tonight and the other will continue his comeback but he has some recovering to do.
Storm: It's a good thing he has some time off, but he'll be fine! By the time RAGE is back up and running next year, his shoulder will be pretty much healed up.
Deal: How do you know that?
Storm: I know!
Deal: Hogar is STILL motionless as paramedics have arrived and there's a stretcher being brought to the ring.
Storm: ONE stretcher.
Deal: That's what I said! The security guards are trying to help Kutler up, but he's brushing them off. He wants nothing to do with them as he walks himself to the corner. Kutler is staring at the fallen Steve Hogar as paramedics work on him. What is that man thinking?!
Storm: He's asking himself why he's not enjoying a steak at the finest restaurant in Riyadh. This was supposed to be a quick 5-10 minute match.
Deal: Rich Mason is at ringside with his entourage as he watches the chaos continue to unfold. They are trying to get Steve Hogar onto the stretcher.
Storm: I bet Kutler would break that stretcher in two, with Hogar on it, if he had the energy for it.
Deal: Obviously he does not. Mason is watching Hogar with his poker face as if he doesn't have any concern for the man.
Storm: How do you know that?!
Deal: Just a wild guess. Kutler is still standing in his corner and yes he is still standing as he will walk away from this as the victor as he watches one of his most hated rivals being moved into an ambulance. The open the doors and Hogar lifts his head as he just regained consciousness. He looks over at Hogar and locks eyes with him. Hogar gives Kutler the middle finger!
(The crowd pops as Kutler smirks)
Deal: And Kutler gives Hogar a middle finger of his own!
(Another crowd pop)
Storm: Is that supposed to be a sign of respect?
Deal: I don't know what it means, but they're putting Hogar into the ambulance as Kutler continues to stare him down as the doors close and the ambulance pulls away.
Storm: I don't think he was convinced that Hogar was done!
Deal: Who can blame him after all that?
*Ring Announcer: The winner of this match is KIP KUTLER!
(The crowd pops as Kutler steps away from the corner and the ref raises his arm in victory.)
Storm: I don't understand these people! They loved him and then they hated him and now they love him again. I can't wait to see how people react to him once he's back in the states!
Deal: Judging by the fans reaction here at MSG, who have watched this match on the big screen, I'm assuming it will be positive.
(Rich Mason approaches Kutler and raises his other arm.)
Deal: Kutler brushes Mason off as if he doesn't want anything to do with him. Mason backs away as his bodyguards step in front of him.
Storm: Rich Mason made Kip Kutler an even wealthier man tonight between that one million dollar and the winner's purse, which is likely just as much. Gotta love that Saudi money!
Deal: Kip Kutler is refusing help is he makes his way out of the ring.
Storm: Kip Kutler is bloodied and he's beaten, but once again proved that he's a warrior and he will be a force to be reckoned with in RAGE next year.
Deal: Steve Hogar's career has officially ended and is being transported to the hospital as we speak. We hope that he is okay and will keep you updated on his condition.
~~~
Stock: Right then, there’s no bloody time for dithering. We’re getting straight on with the bloody action. Next up , the RAGE Scientific bloody Showcase Championship is on the bloody line as Doug Devens defends against Nightwalker! Gordon vs. Nightwalker
Vandessa Deal: What a night so far!
Ricky Storm: 22 years in the making!
Vandessa Deal: Doug Devens won’t just come out here as a champion he will come out here as a conqueror. Double champion!
Ricky Storm: Doug has to be tired, but maybe the stem cells are working! May he hit my boy Kip up for some D-Bol or trenbolone!
Vandessa Deal: Both these competitors represent the same faction, but this match is about personal gain! They have to set the alliance to Daniel Dare aside to achieve their goals and dreams!
Ricky Storm: Let’s head to bloody Lord Robert Stock! That guy is totally loco daddy! He’s an honorary Planet Silverstar member!
Stock: Oi! Still bloody talking here! From Chicago, weighing in at 254 bloody pounds, DOUG DEVENS!
("Ride of the Valkyries" by Wagner plays. Devens stands at the top of the ramp, both championships displayed with quiet arrogance. Thomas Gordon lingers just behind him, hands folded, a satisfied smile on his face like a man watching a long-term investment finally peak.)
Ricky Storm: He beat Scott Grayse earlier tonight with Gordon’s help, let’s be clear about that, but he’s walking into this match already wounded. Two matches. Two belts and now Nightwalker? That’s rough! She is someone you should never overlook especially on one of the grandest stages!
Vandessa Deal: She is Rage's REAL DEAL! She is laser focused on winning here tonight. Yeah, it’s strange seeing Salvation church members facing one another but when it’s for one of the most prestigious titles in wrestling today all bets are off!
Storm: She’s real? Are you for real daddy? She is as fake as your tits!
Vandessa Deal: Idiot! Do all you Storms share one collective brain? Of course you do and it’s damaged! Just sit there and be mute!
Ricky Storm: We are the free folk! We have a pretty sweet time Machine, just ask Ferman, Barnhill or Jennings! Our president JOEY FERMAN of Planet Silverstar is C.O.O. Of UWA!
Vanessa Deal: Crayon crew as Thief Taylor calls them! Just stop talking about them. No one cares! NO ONE CARES!
Robert Stock: His bloody opponent hailing from some bloody quadrant somewhere in bloody hell…..
(A little girl's giggle is heard and then " Out of the darkness hell's queen did call to pain and suffering she brought to them all. Away ran the children to hide in their beds in fear that the devil would chop off their heads". (The little girl giggles again)
Stock: Presenting, the bloody Queen of Hell - NIGHTWALKER!
(At that point the lights go out and fog fills the stage as "Dracula” by Rob Zombie hits a fire ball, shoots out of the stage and turns into Loralie Blackwell . She heads down the ramp to the ring in cat-like strides glaring at the crowd as the non-believers boo her and her followers cheer. She stops at the edge of the stage and snaps her fingers disappearing only to reappear in the middle of the ring and heads to her corner.)
Ricky Storm: Her trickery shows no bounds! I wonder if David Copperfield did his apprenticeship under her tutelage? What about D.B Copper? I swore I saw him at the Dollar Tree in Lima, Ohio! Might have been Tat Tom!
Vandessa Deal: She earned this shot you fool. BOH points. Consistency and she chose him. That tells you everything. She is more focused now than she has been in a long time.
Ricky Storm: Rumor has it that my boy Dougie D lived in a jungle with a crazy tribe that taught him the real meaning of enlightenment, daddy!
Vandessa Deal: Lies! All lies, I swear, I am not paid enough for this!
**DING**DING**
(They circle slowly, neither willing to overcommit. Circling like two gladiators destined for greatness. They are circling while jaw jacking one another. Both competitors circling with their eyes locked on one another. )
Ricky Storm: This is Scientific Showcase rules submissions only. No pinfalls, no knockouts. One mistake, and it’s over.
(The first lock-up is brief and violent. Nightwalker drops level, reaching for Devens’ leg, but Devens sprawls hard and drives her face-first into the mat. He stomps on her.)
Vandessa Deal: That’s veteran instinct. Devens didn’t hesitate; he smothered her.
Ricky Storm: Being from hell and all that darkness I bet she enjoys a little smothering! I know I do!
Deal: Of course you do, you sick freak!
(Devens grinds a forearm across Nightwalker’s face, just enough to hurt, just enough to irritate. Terry Dale warns him. Devens ignores it. They reset. He attempts to try again but Nightwalker strikes faster this time twisting into Devens’ arm and forcing him toward the ropes.)
Ricky Storm: Nightwalker’s not trying to overpower him. She’s trying to out-think him. Doug is a bit older so he could be sun-downing!
(Devens breaks free with a rake of the fingers and immediately snaps on a headlock, dragging Nightwalker to the mat and slowing the pace to a crawl. Gordon nods approvingly from ringside.)
Vandessa Deal: This is Doug Devens’ world right now. This is how he wins he drains you.
Ricky Storm: Plus, Gordon in your corner ain’t a bad thing either! He ain’t eye candy or anything, but you got to be wondering, if you're Nightwalker, when he’s gonna pull some shit, daddy!
(Nightwalker fights up, shoots Devens off the ropes but Devens blocks, yanks her arm over the top rope, and drops his weight onto it.)
Ricky Storm: That arm’s a target now. Everything Devens does from here will be about control.
Deal: He’s trying to wear her down, not a rookie move by any means.
(Back inside, Devens twists the arm again and again, threatening quick armbars, forcing Nightwalker to burn energy escaping instead of attacking. Then suddenly Nightwalker rolls through a transition and snaps on a triangle choke.)
Vandessa Deal: She’s got it! She’s got it locked in!
(The crowd roars as Devens scrambles, stacking her just enough to reach the ropes with his fingertips.)
Ricky Storm: That was close. Too close. Good thing he has a furry red-assed Orangutan's reach!
Deal: That would be a baboon you donkey!
(Gordon jumps onto the apron, barking at Dale, buying Devens precious seconds to recover. Nightwalker snaps. She charges Devens, smashing his head into the corner, kneeing him in the ribs, then dragging him down into a brutal neck crank.)
Vandessa Deal: This is frustration boiling over. Nightwalker feels it slipping.
Ricky Storm: She is mad as a hornet! Her eyes are glowing! Is Lucifer gonna crack the earth and appear from the depths of hell? I hope not, Halloween isn’t for like 10 months!
(Devens bites her hand to break free. Dale scolds him. Gordon waves it off. Nightwalker responds by chopping Devens leg out and stomping directly on the knee before locking in a kneebar.)
Ricky Storm: That’s the same knee he’s been favoring all night!
Vandessa Deal: He bit her!!!!! What the hell!
Ricky Storm: He must have missed catering!
(Devens howls, clawing to the ropes. He barely escapes. Nightwalker is laughing while she creeps forward! She grabs him by the head and suplexes him over. She is quick to her feet and drops a hard elbow. She grinding that elbow into his throat in an attempt to choke him out. Devens flips her over and begins just a flurry of hard rights!)
Vandessa Deal: Deven’s just brawling now!
Ricky Storm: He better pace himself. This ain’t 2010!
(Devens traps Nightwalker during a flurry of rage and cinches in a Crossface, sitting deep and wrenching back with everything he has. He’s reefing on her neck with a good grip. Nightwalker slowly trying to inch her way to the ropes. Doug applies more pressure, slowing her fight.)
Vandessa Deal: This could be it!
(Nightwalker crawls. Inch by inch. Fingertips scraping canvas. Rope break. The crowd applauds both. Nightwalker rolls to the floor. Devens follows but she snaps him forward with a huge clothesline, driving the back of his head into the apron.)
Ricky Storm: That’s vicious! She’s dismantling him! That rattled his brain. He may need a cat-scan!
Vanessa Deal: Step by step she wears him down. She wants this gold!
(Nightwalker attempts to lift him but he pushes her into the guard rail. She is clobbering him. He hits her with a knee raise taking her back. Doug to his feet and suplexes her over taking both competitors down!)
Vandessa Deal: Some old school traditional move sets.
Ricky Storm: Sometimes things that are old become new again. Just like your tits!
Vandessa Deal: Idiot, I swear!
(Nightwalker and Devens are both slow to get up! Nightwalker gets to get her feet and delivers a huge headbutt sending Doug back into the ring apron.)
Ricky Storm: Now that’s using your head, eh!
(She rolls him into the ring, Nightwalker locks in an arm-triangle choke. Devens staggers to his feet and slams her into the corner, but she keeps the hold applied. Then the building loses its god damn mind!)
(“Legendary by Skillet” plays over the loud speaker.)
Vandessa Deal: WAIT!!!!! Hold THE DAMN PHONE! WAIT A SECOND!!!!
Ricky Storm: Someone call my daddy, daddy - ya know!
(Harold Hartley appears on the stage.)
Ricky Storm: You’ve got to be kidding me.
Vanessa Deal: This is crazy!
(Harold looks at Robert bloody Stock and nods.)
Robert Stock: Harold Hartley is cashing in the WHO’S THE DADDY PRIZE. The match is now a triple threat.
(Devens is screaming like he has seen a ghost? He’s holding Terry Dale trying to get his feet. Hartley runs down the ramp and slides into the ring and Nightwalker turns and CRACK.)
Vandessa Deal: NO! NO!
(Hartley levels Nightwalker with a lead pipe, knocking her out cold. He tosses the pipe out of the ring before Terry Dale notices.)
Ricky Storm: This is a robbery!
(Hartley turns to Devens. He charges in blind rage. Hartley sidesteps. Strikes. Drops Devens to the mat.)
Vandessa Deal: Hartley’s been waiting a year for this moment!
(Hartley traps the arm and sinks in The PAINKILLER. Devens fights. Thrashes. Reaches for Gordon.)
Ricky Storm: There’s nowhere to go! That’s a huge DICK MOVE OF THE CENTURY!
Vandessa Deal: He’s trying to break his arm!
Ricky Storm: Pay back is a bitch daddy!
(Deven’s is fighting it. He is screaming in pain. Terry Dale is down asking Deven’s if he taps! He shakes his head no! He’s frothing at the mouth while gasping from the pain.)
Vanessa Deal: He’s gonna break his damn arm!
Ricky Storm: I can’t wait for the pop crack rice crispy sound! Pay back is a real super bitch daddy!
(Devens taps. The pain was too severe and The bell rings.)
**DING**DING**DING**
Stock: Your bloody WINNER! - HAROLD HARTLEY!!!
Vandessa Deal: HAROLD HARTLEY HAS DONE IT!
(Hartley rises as the crowd explodes. He takes the Scientific Showcase Championship the same one Deven’s took from him long ago. Hartley flips Devens off. Nightwalker glares from the corner, fury burning through the haze.)
Ricky Storm: Nightwalker was robbed. Devens was humbled. And Harold Hartley just rewrote history. Hartley walks up the ramp, championship reclaimed, while chaos and anger linger behind him.
Vandessa Deal: This wasn’t just a match, Ricky. This was a reckoning.
Ricky Storm: LEDGENDARY LIKE ONLY RAGE CAN PROVIDE!
Deal: Okay RAGE fans it all comes down to this, the main event of Year 22. After a year long Bouts Of Honor competition that saw Team Cage come out victorious and giving the advantage to the challenger in this match. RAGE World Champion Daniel Dare will defend his title against his long time rival Cage in the FEAR FACTORY which will take place inside of the CATHEDRAL in Chicago, Illinois, home of none other than the Hardcore Holy Roller himself the Saint, who is currently in TCW, another long time rival of Dare and the same can be said of Cage, who will also be the SPECIAL REFEREE! I can’t believe what we are about to see!
Storm: Neither can I! This is going to be INSANE!
Deal: Insane doesn’t even begin to cover it! The fans here in Madison Square Garden will be watching it on RAGE-Vision as there are cameras set up all over the Cathedral to capture the action to make sure none of the fans here in New York City or watching at home miss a second of what will be an unquestionably dangerous and violent match!
Storm: It should be noted that there will be NO ONE ELSE inside the Cathedral except for Cage, Dare, and the Saint and one can only imagine what waits for them inside! No members of Team Dare or the Salvation Church. No members of Team Cage. Just those three inside the Cathedral, with Chicago firefighters and paramedics standing by outside the property for when the match ends, which is now the focal point of the Fear Factory match inside the home of the man who created it all the way back in 2017 while he was the RAGE World Champion which was an absolutely epic match. In fact the Saint loved the match so much he even brought it to TCW with him back in 2022!
Deal: The Saint won both of those matches, while we saw Jerry Root win in 2018 and Gemini prevail in 2019 here in RAGE so this will be only the FIFTH TIME this match will be used in either fed as it is so dangerous, so mind altering, both feds agree that it should be used SPARINGLY and ONLY in extreme situations and there is no situation more extreme than the BLOOD FEUD between Daniel Dare and Cage!
Storm: These two have been going after each other for YEARS and now they have a chance to finally settle this in what will be maybe the most challenging match of their careers. Cage won the right to pick the stipulation to this match and he decided on the Fear Factory as he doesn’t just want to beat Dare, he wants to push him to his physical and mental limit while at the same time hoping to walk out of the Cathedral as the new RAGE World Champion.
Deal: Cage has been obsessed with taking down Dare and the Salvation Church and now he finally gets Dare, in what is his last chance to fight for the RAGE World Championship, one on one in an environment Cage thinks favors him and a match he says is right up his alley and with this being his last chance at taking down Dare, Cage is swinging for the fences with this pick. But while Cage clearly knows what he is doing and what he is getting in for, we can’t forget the man he is facing is Daniel Dare. He has seen it all, done it all, and will not be intimidated by this match no matter how dangerous or torturous it may seem.
Storm: Let’s not forget Dare and the Salvation Church spent over a year inside of the Cathedral after they were gifted it by Mason International after the Saint’s controversial departure from the business last summer. They used it as their home, their base of operations, and remade it in their image while they were there. And during that time they got to know every room, every hallway, every corner in the Cathedral so while Cage may think he has Dare backed into a corner, Dare spent a long time inside the Cathedral and with his knowledge of the layout of the Cathedral, there are those who feel Cage made a rash decision picking the Cathedral as the location and that he might have accidentally handed Dare the advantage without realizing it.
Deal: That is an excellent point as Dare took great pleasure in revamping the Cathedral in his image while the Salvation Church occupied it which they did until the Miracle Marathon when the Saint defeated Dare to become the RAGE World Champion and reclaim ownership of the Cathedral. Dare was able to regain the championship at Hell’s Holiday bringing us to this moment now where two of the sport's most bitter rivals finally get to settle their issues in what might be the final encounter between them. But we would not be doing our job if we didn’t discuss the man who will be officiating this match taking place inside HIS HOME and that is none other than the Saint.
Storm: It would be malpractice if we didn’t discuss him or his history with both of these men. Everyone knows about the wars waged between the Saint and Daniel Dare over the years. They have spent nearly THREE DECADES inflicting ungodly pain and suffering on each other in the feud that was standard bearer every other feud in this sport has been compared to. It was the first feud EVER inducted into the Hall Of Fame and even during “down times” when they are not actively battling each other, there is still a hate between them that will never die no matter how much time passes.
Deal: They don’t call Saint vs. Dare the Feud of Feuds for nothing as they have been in some of the bloodiest, most violent and historic matches this sport has ever seen. With all of that said, while many feel the Saint being the special referee for this match gives Cage the advantage, there are those who feel differently because while many people focus on the Saint’s hatred of Dare, let’s not forget that the Saint also has had a long and violent history with Cage.
Storm: They have engaged in some of the most brutal matches the sport has ever seen and while neither of them hate each other like they hate Dare, to say they are friends would be considered a massive case of misinformation because there is no love lost between Cage and the Saint either.
Deal: Throw in the fact that Cage and Dare are fighting inside THE SAINT’S HOME, a home he spent a year trying to get back and several months renovating when he did, no thanks to Cage’s use of a blow torch while he was “helping” clean the Cathedral up, something that did not sit well with the Saint. Word is while any weapon is in play for this match, word is the Saint put in the contract when asked to ref this match nothing flammable would be used in this match, as well as that RAGE would foot the bill for any part of his home that gets damaged or destroyed during this match. Some say it was the Saint just trying to squeeze a few extra dollars out of RAGE just because he could, but he also knows that by agreeing to let the Fear Factory take place inside of his home there is a good chance it will not look exactly the same when it’s done.
Storm: For his sake I hope he has a good contractor on speed dial because he is going to need it when it’s done! In addition to all the insanity and blood shed we are going to witness, both Cage and Dare are going to have to face their greatest fear if they hope to win this match. No pinfalls will be counted for a wrestler who hasn’t faced his fear so even if your opponent drops dead with no chance of kicking out, if you haven’t faced your fear yet the Saint won’t even consider making the count!
Deal: Both of these men know that and are ready to face whatever fear they have to take down the other, and knowing what type of men Cage and Dare, we can only imagine what kind of fear they could possibly have!
Storm: I shudder to think what could possibly scare these two!
Deal: I don't know what it could be but we are close to finding out as Stock is in the ring ready for the announcements!
Stock: LADIES AND BLOODY GENTLEMEN! OUR NEXT MATCH IS THE MAIN BLOODY EVENT OF YEAR 22 AND IS THE FEAR FACTORY MATCH THAT IS TAKING PLACE INSIDE THE SAINT'S BLOODY CATHEDRAL IN CHICAGO, ILLINOIS AND IS FOR THE RAGE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP!
(Crowd pops LOUDLY)
Stock: INTRODUCING FIRST, THE SPECIAL REFEREE! HE IS A HALL OF BLOODY FAMER AND ONE OF THE GREATEST BLOODY WRESTLER'S OF ALL TIME! HE IS THE HARDCORE HOLY ROLLER ….. THE SAINT!
(GOAT by the Cult plays bringing a deafening roar from the fans as the Saint, thanks to the cameras inside the Cathedral, appears on the RAGE-Vision. He makes his way to a wrestling ring set up in the basement gym of the Cathedral. He is wearing a referee’s shirt with the word GOAT on the back. He looks into the camera to acknowledge the fans back in New York who continue to cheer loudly.)
Stock: NOW INTRODUCING THE BLOODY CHALLENGER! FROM MESA, ARIZONA… WEIGHING 225 POUNDS, HE IS A MULTI-TIME HALL OF BLOODY FAMER… THIS… IS… CAGE!!!
(The fans erupt into deafening cheers as they see Cage make his way into the ring in the basement gym. Cage points at the camera to acknowledge the fans then goes about getting ready for the match.)
Stock: NOW INTRODUCING THE CHAMPION! HE IS THE LEADER OF THE SALVATION BLOODY CHURCH AND CALLS HIMSELF THE MESSIAH OF WRESTLING! HE WEIGHS IN AT 300 BLOODY POUNDS AND HAILS FROM TO HELL AND BACK! THE RAGE WORLD CHAMPION …. DANIEL DARE!
(Dare makes his way towards the ring in the basement gym of the Cathedral while the fans back in. New York City boo him LUSTILY as he says a few incendiary words into the camera before stepping into the ring.)
*CAMERA VIEW ON TELEVISION SWITCHES TO DIRECTLY INSIDE THE CATHEDRAL*
Deal: They are inside the ring in the basement gym of the Cathedral as we now switch to the view inside of the Cathedral where the action is about to take place. Even though they are all the way out in Chicago we can feel the tension all the way out here in New York! The Saint calls Cage and Dare to the middle of the ring and is giving them both last second instructions!
Saint: Alright you two, PAY ATTENTION to what I’m about to say because I’m only going to say it once and I WILL NOT REPEAT MYSELF! This is the FEAR FACTORY but it is also MY HOUSE! I didn’t wait a year to get the Cathedral back and then agree to let you two fight it out inside MY HOME without a few assurances from RAGE beforehand.
This IS an anything goes match, weapons are allowed, and in fact encouraged, and ANYTHING is fair game to be used. HOWEVER, I want you to keep in mind that thanks to a clause in my contract that RAGE agreed to, IF YOU BREAK IT YOU BOUGHT IT! So feel free to use whatever you want, but remember if you break it, the money is coming out of YOUR PAYCHECK NO QUESTIONS ASKED!
Deal: The Saint isn’t playing about that!
Saint: ALSO, since this is the Fear Factory, if you want to win you must FACE YOUR FEAR! Any pinfall or submissions without facing your fear first will be IGNORED so I strongly advise both of you face your fears as soon as possible to speed the proceedings along. Falls also can take place ANYWHERE inside the Cathedral on OR outside. As long as it's only Cathedral grounds, it's good. The ONLY rule I have tonight is that while weapons are in fact allowed, NOTHING FLAMMABLE IS ALLOWED! And we all know why that is …. CAGE.
Cage: IT WAS ONE ROOM!
Saint: IT WAS A BIG ROOM! I DID allow both of you to place weapons at random locations in the Cathedral as I damn well this fight isn’t staying inside this ring. Only you two know where you placed them so use them at will and while I am strictly enforcing my NO FIRE RULE, feel free to spill as much blood as you want because that cleans up much easier than fire. No thanks to Cage.
Cage: Just let it go already!
Saint: I REFUSE TO LET IT GO! YOU ALMOST BURNED DOWN THE WHOLE DAMN PLACE! Also there is one room on the main floor that is sealed off and OFF LIMITS and you must NOT GO IN THERE OR SOMETHING SERIOUSLY HORRIBLE WILL HAPPEN TO YOU!
Dare: I didn’t agree to that! You can’t tell me what to do, I’M THE MESSIAH AND YOUR BIOLOGICAL FATHER! If I want to go in that room I’M GOING IN THAT ROOM!
Saint: THE HELL YOU ARE! As I said before, MY HOUSE MY RULES so what I say GOES! That being said, enough wasting time, let’s go about the business of you two kicking the shit out each other! RING THE BELL!
**DING**DING**
Deal: The bell has rung and Cage and Dare immediately go at each other! It’s a slugfest from the start with the Saint looking on as Cage and Dare are using each other like a punching bag in the early going!
Storm: They’ve waited all year for this match and now that it’s here they aren’t going to hold back! They are rolling along the ring ropes beating the crap out of each other and it’s only to get more violent from here!
Deal: Cage has Dare backed into the corner and is whaling on him with rights and lefts …. DARE WITH A KICK TO THE NUTS! Cage goes down to his knees and Dare viciously boots him in the head!
Storm: There are no rules so he did it right in front of the Saint knowing there will be no repercussions for doing so!
Deal: Dare smirks at the Saint telling him it’s going to be a short night for him and the easiest paycheck he ever earned and now grabs Cage and CLOBBERS him across the back! He does it again and now he grabs Cage in a front face lock and SWINGS HIM VIOLENTLY ACROSS THE RING!
Storm: Cage sits up grabbing his neck and he might have tweaked something in it when Dare threw him!
Deal: Cage tries to stand up and Dare CLOTHESLINES him and sends him to the mat! He goes to cover Cage, but the Saint just stands in the corner staring at him!
Dare: WHAT ARE YOU DOING? GET OFF YOUR ASS AND MAKE THE COUNT!
Saint: YOU KNOW THE RULES! NOT UNTIL YOU FACE YOUR FEARS! FACE IT AND I’LL COUNT! UNTIL THEN SHUT YOUR MOUTH!
Deal: Dare clearly didn’t like the Saint telling him off, but the rules are clear! No pinfalls or submissions will be counted until a wrestler faces his fear! Dare reluctantly and angrily goes back to Cage who shoots up and catches him with a DROP KICK that sends Dare flying through the ropes out to the floor!
Storm: Landing on the floor is hard enough under normal circumstances but there is NO MAT on the floor in this basement gym so Dare’s landing was rougher than usual!
Storm: Dare gets up slowly trying to shake off the pain …. CAGE WITH A SUICIDE DIVE OVER THE TOP ROPE ONTO DARE!
Deal: And that might be the last we see of the ring in this match! Dare with another rough landing on the concrete floor and now Cage grabs Dare by the hair and begins BASHING HIS HEAD INTO THE FLOOR!
Storm: Dare's head is making a sickening sound as his flesh is repeatedly SLAMMED into the concrete!
Deal: Cage pulls Dare off the floor and now he whips him HEAD FIRST into a nearby weight rack! Dare hits the ground and now Cage grabs a DUMBBELL and goes to BRAIN Dare with it …. Dare moves and Cage slams the dumbbell into the ground!
Storm: Cage stands up and turns to face Dare …. Dare grabs him and throws Cage HEAD FIRST INTO THE MIRROR BY THE WEIGHT RACK!
Deal: The mirror SHATTERS and shards of broken glass are everywhere! The Saint pulls out his cellphone and takes pictures as he's clearly documenting this so he can get reimbursed by RAGE for the damage!
Storm: Cage stands up and there is a HUGE gash on his head from where it hit the mirror! Blood is pouring down his face and it didn't take long for blood to spill tonight in the Fear Factory!
Deal: Dare picks up a glass shard and SLASHES Cage across the back with it! That opens up a huge gash on his back and Cage howls in pain! He drops to his knees and grabs a glass shard himself. Dare moves in on him and Cage STABS Dare in the foot with the glass shard! Now Dare howls like a wounded animal as these two are SLICING AND STABBING each other like maniacs and we’re barely five minutes into the Fear Factory!
Storm: We knew it would be bloody but I didn’t think the blood would come THIS FAST! These two are out to MAIM each other!
Deal: Cage pulls the glass shard out of Dare’s foot and slashes him across the thigh with it! Cage goes to stand up but Dare grabs a dumbbell and SMASHES Cage in the back with it!
Storm: OUCH! That was right in the spine! I can feel Cage’s pain all the way here in New York! That was VICIOUS!
Deal: Cage drops to his knees and tries to get some distance between himself and Dare who runs up and boots Cage in the ribs! Cage rolls over clutching his stomach in pain and Dare has had the advantage most of the early going!
Storm: Dare looks over at the Saint who looks like he just texted a photo of the broken mirror to RAGE management and yells at him to pay attention! The Saint yells back until either one of them faces their fear he doesn't have shit to do and that he should pay attention to Cage instead of him!
Deal: Dare demands to know how is he supposed to face his fear when he doesn’t know where he’s supposed to face it! The Saint yells back that it will happen when it happens and to stop bitching and start fighting!
Storm: Dare did not like that answer!
Deal: Dare does not like when anyone talks back to him! When you call yourself the Messiah of wrestling you think everyone is beneath you! Dare is still carrying that dumbbell and turns back to face Cage who is slowly getting up. Dare charges at Cage and goes to PUNCH HIM WITH THE DUMBBELL …. CAGE.PICKS UP A BENCH AND USES IT AS A SHIELD TO BLOCK THE PUNCH!
Storm: Dare's hand went into the bench with the weight of the dumbbell behind it! He drops the dumbbell and howls in pain as he might have injured his hand! Dare angrily turns towards Cage who grabs Dare by the head and SLAMS his face on the workout bench!
Deal: Dare is rocked and now Cage leaps up on the workout bench and now leaps towards Dare with a HURRICANRANA! OH MY GOD!
Storm: Great move by Cage as it sent Dare crashing into a nearby treadmill! Cage runs over and STOMPS Dare's head into the treadmill and that didn't sound good!
Deal: Cage now STANDS on Dare’s back while he is face down on the treadmill. Cage looks at the control panel and flips on the power switch ….. THE TREADMILL IS MOVING WHILE CAGE IS STANDING ON DARE’S BACK!
Storm: The treadmill is GRINDING Dare’s face while Cage remains on top of him ….. Cage CRANKS up the speed on the treadmill as it continues to grind Darel’s face! CAGE IS USING THE TREADMILL LIKE A BELT SANDER ON DARE’S FACE!
Deal: Cage continues to turn up the speed on the treadmill as Dare growls in pain! Dare is trying to get out of this and now he rolls his entire body onto the treadmill which shoots him off and causes Cage to go FACE FIRST into the control panel! He lands on the treadmill and is shot off of it like Dare was into a nearby wall!
Storm: Dare sits up and sees his reflection in a nearby mirror and sees his face is BRIGHT RED as Cage tried to take his skin off with the treadmill! There’s a huge cut on Dare’s forehead and blood is coming out of it as both men have already been busted open!
Deal: Dare looks at his wound in the mirror and he is FURIOUS! Cage tried to permanently disfigure him with the treadmill and Dare is not going to let that stand! He pulls Cage up by the throat and CHOKE SLAMS HIM ON THE TREADMILL!
Storm: The treadmill is now DESTROYED and unusable thanks to that Choke Slam and the Saint pulls out his cellphone and makes a call to RAYMOND CUCUMBER?
Saint: HEY CUCUMBER? IT’S THE SAINT! YEAH I KNOW I’M SUPPOSED TO BE REFFING THIS MATCH, BUT HAVE YOU SEEN THE MESS THEY’RE MAKING? THEY’RE TEARING SHIT UP LEFT AND RIGHT AND AT THIS RATE I MIGHT NOT HAVE A HOUSE LEFT WHEN THIS IS OVER! SO THAT FEE YOU HAD TO PAY TCW FOR THEM TO AGREE TO LET ME REF THIS MATCH? IT IS NOW DOUBLE! HEY, YOU KNEW MY SERVICES WOULDN’T BE CHEAP, SO IF YOU WANT ME TO CONTINUE TO STAND BACK WHILE THEY DESTROY MY HOME I JUST GOT BACK, YOU WILL PAY THE TAB AND THANK ME FOR IT! THERE’S NO NEED TO BE LIKE THAT, JUST PAY ME WHAT YOU OWE AND WE’LL BE GOOD! I KNEW YOU’D COME AROUND! PLEASURE DOING BUSINESS WITH YOU!
Deal: Dare overheard the Saint call Cucumber and he isn’t happy about him making calls while he’s reffing his match!
Dare: WHAT THE HELL ARE YOU DOING? WHY ARE YOU CALLING CUCUMBER WHEN YOU’RE SUPPOSED TO BE REFFING MY MATCH! WHAT IS WRONG WITH YOU!
Saint: DON’T YOU WORRY ABOUT WHAT I’M DOING, WORRY ABOUT WHAT YOU SHOULD BE DOING BECAUSE WHAT I DO IS MY BUSINESS, NOT YOURS!
Deal: Dare is LIVID at the Saint and is literally SEETHING as he turns back towards Cage who is trying to get out of the wreckage of the treadmill. He gets to his feet and Dare lifts him up for a SUPLEX INTO THE WALL! That cracked some of the plaster and you can see the look on the Saint’s face as he clearly is going to demand more money from RAGE after this!
Storm: I don’t know how much money they had to offer the Saint AND TCW for him to agree to ref this match, but I’m sure it was a LOT!
Deal: Dare pulls Cage up and tries to whip him into the wall again, but Cage reverses it and sends Dare FACE FIRST into the wall and that causes more damage! The Saint is heard saying off to the side that RAGE is going to go bankrupt paying off all this damage as Cage grabs Dare as he steps away from the wall and drills him with a big right! That knocks Dare towards the gym doors and now Cage uses Dare’s head to SMASH OPEN the doors and boots Dare out into the hallway!
Storm: They’re now free to go anywhere in the Cathedral and there’s no telling what damage they might do! Cage runs over and drives a big elbow into the back of Dare’s head and that knocks him to the floor! Cage runs towards him and hits Dare with a MASSIVE DOUBLE STOMP TO THE BACK!
Deal: Cage rolls Dare over and tries to go for the cover and the Saint has to tell him he needs to face his fear first. Cage asks when is that supposed to happen and the Saint tells Cage it will happen when it happens and he’s tired of answering questions! Cage turns towards Dare who reaches up and GOUGES Cage in the eyes! That slows him down and now Dare grabs Cage and throws him into a nearby elevator!
Storm: The Cathedral has elevators? I didn’t know that! This place is more massive than I thought!
Deal: Dare follows Cage in and tackles Cage against the wall! The elevator door shuts behind them and now it’s just Dare and Cage inside the elevator!
Storm: The Saint is still in the basement and now has to catch up to Dare and Cage! We now get the camera view inside the elevator as Dare is beating down Cage!
Deal: Dare SLAMS Cage’s head against the elevator wall and Cage slumps to the ground! Dare knees him in the face and blood from Cage’s open wound SPLATTERS all over the elevator!
Storm: Some of it got on the elevator camera lens! Damn that went everywhere!
Deal: Dare is BRUTALIZING Cage inside the elevator as being in a confined space with Daniel Dare is not anyplace you want to be, not even one of the toughest men in the wrestling industry in Cage!
Storm: Dare is going off on Cage with rights and lefts and is BERATING Cage as he does! He’s telling Cage he should have never come back to RAGE and he is going to cripple him while his family watches!
Deal: Dare is beating Cage to a pulp inside the elevator and Cage may be OUT! Dare sees Cage is defenseless and now holds up his hand! We all know what that means as Dare goes for the TESTICLE SQUEEZE ….
Storm: What the hell! The lights in the elevator WENT OFF! It’s PITCH BLACK IN THERE!
Deal: What the hell is going on! We can hear Dare screaming to turn the lights back on so he can finish beating down Cage, but we can’t see him …. The elevator lights up again and WHAT IS THAT!
Storm: I don’t know it looks like a video of some abandoned building …. Wait a second, that's RAGE HEADQUARTERS! The windows are boarded up and the doors are chained and padlocked! WHAT THE HELL IS THIS!
Voice: WHAT YOU ARE LOOKING IS ALL THAT’S LEFT OF THE WRESTLING PROMOTION KNOWN AS RAGE! WHAT WAS ONCE A PROUD AND THRIVING COMPANY THAT EMPLOYED THE BEST WRESTLERS IN THE WORLD IS NOW NOTHING, BUT A MEMORY AS THE COMPANY WAS FORCED TO CLOSE IT’S DOORS FOREVER AFTER DANIEL DARE LOST THE RAGE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP TO CAGE!
INTEREST IN THE COMPANY PLUMMETED OVERNIGHT, SUBSCRIPTIONS TO ALL RAGE STREAMING SERVICES WERE CANCELED, TICKET SALES CRASHED, MERCHANDISE DIDN’T SELL AND FANS STOPPED WATCHING ENTIRELY OVERNIGHT!
SHORTLY AFTER, ONE WRESTLING PROMOTION AFTER ANOTHER WAS FORCED TO CLOSE IT’S DOORS FOREVER AS WRESTLING DIED THE NIGHT THE MESSIAH LOST!
Storm: WHAT WAS THAT!
Deal: I don’t know, but that was INSANE! It was some sort of apocalyptic vision of the future of the wrestling industry should Dare lose this match!
Voice: DANIEL DARE HAS FACED HIS FEAR!
Deal: The lights in the elevator come back on and we see Dare balled up in the corner in the fetal position rocking back and forth saying “MAKE IT STOP!” Dare’s fear is that the wrestling industry will be no more if he loses to Cage! He’s now faced it and he can now go for the win!
Storm: The elevator finally reaches the next floor and the doors open. Dare quickly gets off the elevator and turns to curse it out saying it should go back to hell where it belongs! He looks over his shoulder and sees the Saint standing just down the hallway who is waiting impatiently for Dare and Cage to resume fighting.
Saint: CONGRATULATIONS YOU FACED YOUR FEAR! NOW CAN WE TRY TO FINISH THIS MATCH WHILE WE’RE STILL IN 2025?
Dare: YOU WEREN’T ON THE ELEVATOR! HOW THE HELL DID YOU GET UP HERE SO FAST?
Saint: SECRET PASSAGES, THEY’RE ALL OVER THE PLACE, REMEMBER?
Dare: OH YES, THE SECRET PASSAGES! I ALWAYS LOVED THOSE. DID YOU USE THE ONE IN THE SOUTHEAST CORNER?
Saint: OF COURSE I DID. IT’S THE QUICKEST WAY HERE FROM THE BASEMENT.
Dare: I ALWAYS LOVED THAT PASSAGE, MADE MOVING AROUND THIS PLACE SO MUCH EASIER.
Saint: IT’S ONE OF MY FAVORITE THINGS ABOUT THE CATHEDRAL. BY THE WAY YOU MAY WANT TO LOOK OUT.
Dare: LOOK OUT? LOOK OUT FOR WHAT ….
Deal: CAGE EXPLODES OUT OF THE ELEVATOR AND TACKLES DARE INTO A NEARBY TABLE! A vase that was on the table falls off and shatters on the floor!
Cage: OH SHIT! I AM SO SORRY ABOUT THAT!
Saint: DON’T BE! THAT IS A VASE DARE LEFT BEHIND WHEN I KICKED THE SALVATION CHURCH OUT OF HERE! IT’S EXPENSIVE AS HELL BUT IS ALSO AN EYESORE SO YOU DID ME A FAVOR?
Dare: IS THAT MY VASE FROM THE MING DYNASTY FROM CHINA? I WAS WONDERING WHERE I LEFT THAT! IT’S A PRICELESS ANTIQUE!
Saint: NOT ANYMORE!
Dare: CAGE YOU BASTARD! YOU OWE ME A MILLION DOLLARS!
Cage: I THOUGHT YOU SAID IT WAS PRICLESS!
Dare: I JUST PUT A PRICE ON IT AND IT’S A MILLION DOLLARS!
Cage: GOOD LUCK GETTING IT FROM ME!
Deal: Dare explodes into a blind rage and TACKLES Cage to the floor! Dare POUNDS him in the head with a Double Axe Handle, but now Cage MULE KICKS Dare off of him and sends Dare HEAD FIRST down a nearby stairwell! Dare is sprawled out on a landing several steps down and now Cage HURLS himself over the railing and lands on Dare with a SPLASH!
Storm: HOLY SHIT! Cage damn near hurled himself to his death, but fortunately for him he landed on Dare! Blood splattered all over the wall and the Saint is going to have a hell of a time cleaning this up when this match is over!
Deal: You couldn’t pay me enough to help clean up this mess! Cage goes to cover Dare, but quickly stops as he remembers he still hasn’t faced his fear! He pulls Dare up and looks like he is setting him up for the THUNDER CAGE …. Dare blocks it and catches Cage with a HEAD BUTT! That slows Cage down and now Dare lifts Cage up and POWER BOMBS CAGE OFF THE STAIRWAY TO THE FLOOR BELOW!
Storm: Fortunately for Cage there was a table at the bottom of the stairway to break his fall and I say fortunately with a heavy dose of Silverstarian sarcasm because Cage is in a heap!
Deal: I don’t know WHY there would be a table at the bottom of a stairwell, but knowing the Saint he put it there hoping something like this would happen! Dare moves down the stairs as quickly as he can and throws himself on top of Cage for the cover! Now the Saint can count and we get 1 …. 2 …. CAGE KICKS OUT!
Storm: Cage survived that brutal fall from the stairwell to the floor below that sent him through the table, but that is not something you want to try to survive more than once! And Cage has to hope he can face his fear soon because right now he is at a distinct disadvantage in this match!
Deal: Dare wanted that pin, but now he knows he can tee off on Cage and doesn’t have to worry about suffering a pin or being made to tap out as Cage still needs to face his fear. Dare pulls Cage up and heaves him into the Saint’s living room! Cage gets up and Dare sends him HEAD FIRST INTO THE SAINT’S LARGE SCREEN TELEVISION!
Storm: The Saint puts his hand over his eyes and starts shaking his head, muttering to himself why the hell did I agree to this and that Cucumber owes him big time!
Deal: Cage is laid out on the floor and now Dare tries to PUSH THE LARGE SCREEN TELEVISION ON TOP OF CAGE …. CAGE MOVES AND THE TELEVISION CRASHES ON THE FLOOR!
Storm: The Saint throws his hands up and says to himself I know what I’m demanding RAGE buy for me when this is over! Cage is back to his feet and Dare charges at him …. Cage ducks down and FLIPS DARE OVER WITH A BIG BACK BODY DROP THROUGH THE SAINT’S COFFEE TABLE!
Deal: The coffee table EXPLODED as soon as Dare crashed through it and the Saint is looking down at him as Dare lays in the wreckage of the coffee table!
Saint: YOU KNOW WHAT? I HATED THAT DAMN THING! YOU DID ME A FAVOR! BUT YOU STILL OWE ME A NEW TELEVISION!
Cage: PUT IT ON MY TAB!
Deal: Cage sees Dare laying in a heap as he tries to get out of the mess that was once the Saint’s coffee table. Cage goes to move in on him …. THE FLOOR OPENS UP UNDERNEATH CAGE AND HE FALLS INTO IT! WHAT THE HELL WAS THAT!
Storm: A TRAP DOOR! IT WAS A TRAP DOOR! WHAT KIND OF LUNATIC HAS A TRAP DOOR IN THEIR LIVING ROOM!
Deal: YOU KNOW WHOSE HOUSE THEY’RE FIGHTING IN RIGHT?
Storm: OH YEAH THE SAINT’S! I forgot about that for a second.
Deal: I’m sure you did, but let’s focus on the fact that a trap door opened up underneath Cage and sucked him deep into the bowels of the Cathedral! We have NO IDEA where the hell Cage just went to …. Wait, I see him!
Storm: I do too! Cage seems to be in a small room SOMEWHERE in the Cathedral, but we don’t know where that room is!
Deal: Cage looks around trying to find a way out but there doesn’t seem to be an exit …. What the hell, the WALLS ARE CLOSING IN!
Storm: The room is SHRINKING and Cage is trapped with nowhere to go! Cage frantically tries to find a way out …. There’s a video playing on the ceiling above! WHAT IS THIS!
Deal: It’s a video of Cage’s wife Meg and his children Rowan and Liz! They are sitting around a table with an open space for Cage and crying how he left them behind because he cared more about RAGE and beating Daniel Dare than them!
Storm: Cage is locked on this video as now it shows him as a young child after the passing of his sister, talking about how alone he feels without her, and how he became a ghost to his parents as he left them feeling alone as well!
Deal: Now we’re hearing a voice …. It’s the doctor telling him he has a brain tumor and Cage debating treatment for it!
Storm: Now it’s him snapping out of it and saying he will do it after he fights Dare because he refuses to leave the people he cares about alone!
Deal: The voice overs stop and the video shuts off as the walls continue to close in on Cage! He continues to look for a way out, but there is none as the walls are about to FLATTEN HIM ….
Storm: Another trap door opens up underneath and Cage SLIDES out of the room just as the walls were about to close around him!
Deal: Cage looks around, panicked and sweating, trying to make sense of what just happened!
Voice: CAGE HAS FACED HIS FEAR!
Deal: It was his FEAR! CAGE FACED HIS FEAR! Both men have faced their fear and now the Fear Factory is ON!
Storm: Cage exhales a sigh of relief and now tries to navigate his way back to Dare inside the Cathedral!
Deal: Cage is making his way down a hallway of sorts and comes across a door. He kicks it open and goes through where he finds himself standing in front of Dare again! Where the hell did that first trap door take him and how he did end up back here so fast!
Storm: It has to be one of those secret passages the Saint mentioned earlier!
Deal: It has to be because no other explanation makes sense! Both Cage and Dare, bloodied, bruised and still itching to wage war with each have both faced their fears and now the Fear Factory is in full swing!
Storm: The Saint is standing at the end of the hallway watching Cage and Dare stare each other down and he actually looks pleased!
Saint: YOU HAVE BOTH FACED YOUR FEARS NOW THIS IS ANYONE’S MATCH TO WIN! NOW STOP STANDING AROUND AND LET’S DO THIS ALREADY!
Deal: Neither Cage or Dare have to be told twice as just like they did at the start of the match they charge at each other and start beating the hell out of each other! Dare grabs a nearby chair and SMASHES Cage with it! Cage responds by grabbing a painting off the wall and SMASHING IT over Dare’s head!
Storm: They are throwing each other into the wall of the hallway as they continue to batter each other senseless! Dare throws Cage through a door and he ends up in the first floor bathroom! Dare follows him in and throws Cage into the bathtub! He has his hands around Cage’s throat and is CHOKING HIM while Cage claws at his face to break free!
Deal: Dare sees the faucet and turns it on and now water is filling the bathtub! Dare tries to shove Cage’s head under the faucet like he’s trying to WATERBOARD HIM!
Storm: Worse than that I think Dare is trying to DROWN HIM! The tub is filling with water around Cage’s head and Dare has Cage’s head UNDER WATER! DARE IS TRYING TO DROWN CAGE!
Deal: I know this is a no rules match, but I don’t think that includes DROWNING your opponent! Cage is under water trying to fight out but he can’t get his head above water! The Saint has seen enough and is now trying to PULL Dare off of Cage! Dare is REFUSING to let go as he is trying to put Cage away LITERALLY!
Storm: The Saint has his arm around Dare’s neck trying to pull him away from Cage as he says killing your opponent isn’t part of the deal and he’s not going to have someone die in his home!
Deal: The Saint FINALLY pries Dare off of Cage and shoves him back so he can check on him! Cage isn’t moving as his head was under water for a long time! The Saint is checking his pulse and he turns white as a ghost! He says Cage isn’t breathing …. The Saint says Cage is …. He can’t finish his thought ….
Storm: The Saint says Cage is DEAD! Daniel Dare drowned Cage and KILLED HIM!
Deal: NO! NO! This can’t be happening! This has gone too far! It has gone TOO DAMN FAR!
Storm: The Saint looks at Dare who seems totally unbothered by this! He doesn’t care that he just DROWNED CAGE and KILLED HIM!
Deal: The Saint looks up at Dare with pure ANGER in his eyes and begins screaming in his face! He’s screaming that Dare took things too far and now Cage is dead in his bathtub!
Storm: I can’t believe what I’m seeing here! Dare just KILLED CAGE! HE KILLED HIM!
Deal: Cage has been accused of having a death wish in the past, but I don’t think this is what he had in mind! The Saint exits the bathroom saying he needs to call the authorities while Dare looks unconcerned and somewhat PROUD of what he did!
Storm: How can he be proud of THAT! He just killed a man! This is SICK!
Deal: Dare turns his back to the body of Cage and yells at the Saint that he’s not going to help him clean up the body!
Storm: What is wrong with him! That is MESSED UP!
Deal: Dare is now CACKLING HYSTERICALLY as he says this means he wins …. CAGE IS RISING FROM THE BATH TUB! WHAT THE HELL!
Storm: OH MY GOD! CAGE IS A ZOMBIE NOW AND HE’S HUNGRY FOR HUMAN FLESH!
Deal: HE’S NOT A ZOMBIE! HE’S ALSO NOT DEAD! But just like a HORROR MOVIE VILLAIN who won’t stay dead when you thought he was done, I'm going with Jason Voorhees of Friday The 13th when he rises out of Crystal Lake, Cage steps out of the bathtub and now is walking towards Dare!
Storm: Cage looks POSSESSED right now! I’m scared!
Deal: Silence you big baby! Dare still thinks Cage is done for and he has no idea that Cage is ALIVE and on his feet! Dare is still cackling like a hyena to himself as Cage grabs him and spins Dare around to face him!
Storm: Dare’s jaw hits the floor as he can’t believe Cage is alive …. CAGE TACKLES DARE AND BEGINS WHALING ON HIM!
Deal: Dare is trying to cover up but Cage has gone FULLY FERAL as he pummels Dare like a madman! A few minutes ago we thought Cage was DEAD and now he’s beating the shit out of Dare which begs the question was that a RUSE between him and the Saint to fool Dare!
Storm: I don’t know and I doubt either of them will admit to it, but it sure smells that way to me!
Deal: It doesn’t matter now as Cage is PUMMELING Dare! He pulls Dare off the floor and throws him HEAD FIRST INTO THE TOILET! Cage puts Dare’s head on the toilet seat and begins SLAMMING THE LID UP AND DOWN ON IT! He now sticks Dare’s head into the toilet and FLUSHES IT ON HIM! I hope for Dare’s sake that the toilet was empty!
Storm: Cage pulls Dare up and hurls him into the hallway and Dare slams into the wall! Dare bounces back towards Cage who drops him with a FACE SLAM! Cage covers him and gets 1 …. 2 …. DARE KICKS OUT!
Deal: That is Cage’s first attempt at a pinfall after facing his fear, and now it’s all about who can put the other away! Cage grabs Dare by the hair and throws him head first into the kitchen! Dare slams into the dishwasher and Cage runs towards him with a RUNNING KNEE …. DARE MOVES AND CAGE CRASHES INTO THE DISHWASHER!
Storm: Dare opens up the dishwasher while Cage clutches his knee! Dare grabs a plate and SMASHES it over Cage’s head! Cage staggers as Dare grabs a broken piece from the plate he just destroyed and CUTS Cage across the stomach!
Deal: Cage doubles over as that cut deep, now Dare grabs Cage by the leg and places it across the open dishwasher …. DARE SLAMS IT SHUT ON CAGE’S LEG! Cage hits the ground writhing in pain and now Dare picks him up for a DEATH VALLEY DRIVER ON THE KITCHEN COUNTER!
Storm: Cage rolls off to the floor and now Dare covers him! 1 …. 2 …. CAGE KICKS OUT! Dare yells at the Saint saying it was a slow count and the Saint tells Dare maybe if he didn’t move in slow motion he might have gotten the pin!
Deal: Dare is known for trying to intimidate the officials but he isn’t going to intimidate the Saint. That isn’t going to stop him from arguing though and he is making his point known loudly!
Storm: The Saint is making his point just as loudly as these two were MADE to argue with each other!
Deal: The Saint isn’t having it with Dare and says if he wants another round with him they can set a time and place in 2026 but for now he needs to focus on Cage! Dare angrily turns around to face Dare …. CAGE SMASHES HIM OVER THE HEAD WITH A BLENDER!
Storm: Dare DROPS like he was shot as Cage BRAINED him with that blender! Glass is everywhere and I think some of it is wedged in Dare’s skull! Cage moves in, hobbling on one leg and PULLS himself up on the kitchen counter! He stands over Dare and LEAPS OFF FOR AN ELBOW SMASH!
Deal: I don’t know if he leaped off or fell off because his weakened leg couldn’t support his weight! Either way he pulled it off and Cage covers him again! 1 …. 2 …. DARE KICKS OUT!
Storm: Close call for Dare as Cage nearly got him! Dare stands up and Cage drills him with an upper cut! Another one and Dare is reeling! Cage goes to follow up but Dare lashes out with a kick to Cage’s wounded knee and Cage drops like a rock!
Deal: Dare drags Cage towards the dining room pummeling him as he does! Dare picks up Cage and SLAMS Cage on top of the dining room table! Dare climbs up on the dining room table and lifts Cage up for a MESSIANIC PILEDRIVER THROUGH THE DINING ROOM TABLE! HOLY SHIT!
Storm: That table isn’t like the ones you see at a RAGE arena, this a THICK TABLE and dare just obliterated it with Cage’s head!
Deal: Cage is writhing around in pain like a fish out of water, holding his neck which Dare tweaked earlier in the match! Dare now covers Cage and here’s the count! 1 …. 2 …. CAGE KICKS OUT IN TIME!
Storm: Dare can’t believe he didn’t get it! Dare pulls Cage up and prepares for a POWER BOMB …. Cage BACK FLIPS him over and Dare lands on debris from the broken table! Cage now wraps his left arm around Dare’s neck and begins PUMMELING him on the top of his skull with his right!
Deal: Cage is POUNDING those shards of glass from the blender stuck in Dare’s head deeper into his flesh and blood is streaming down his face! Dare reaches back and JAMS his thumb into Cage’s eye and Cage lets go! He stands up and Dare gets back to his feet. Dare moves towards him and Cage quickly responds with a SUPER KICK! It sends Dare’s head into the wall and he hits the floor! Cage covers him and gets 1 …. 2 …. DARE KICKS OUT IN TIME!
Storm: Another close call for Dare, but he’s still alive! Cage can’t believe he didn’t get it and goes to follow up, but Dare catches him with a big right hook! Cage fires back and now they are brawling down the main hallway of the Cathedral!
Deal: The punches are flying fast and furious …. Wait a second there’s that room the Saint was talking about earlier!
Storm: The one he said they are not allowed to enter or bad things would happen?
Deal: That’s the one! It has a big KEEP OUT sign plastered on it and Cage and Dare are fighting right towards it! The Saint is telling them to avoid that room or they will both be sorry, but good luck getting them to listen while they are beating the shit out of each other!
Storm: Cage nails Dare with a big right and that staggers Dare! He fires back and catches Cage in the jaw! That has Cage reeling but he quickly snaps out of it and TACKLES DARE INTO THE DOOR OF THE FORBIDDEN ROOM!
Deal: They literally busted open the door to that room and they both went flying inside! The Saint screams “NOW YOU DID IT!” and follows them inside! The Saint SLAMS the door shut and locks it behind him! He looks at them and yells “YOU DIDN’T LISTEN NOW YOU’RE GOING TO GET IT!
Storm: Who knows what that could mean! I’m looking around the room and I don’t see anything unusual except that it’s poorly lit. I don’t see the big deal ….
Deal: A large television at the end of the room lights up and a video starts to play! What the hell is this!
(Video of horror directors Rob Zombie and Uwe Boll plays on the screen.)
Narrator: TODAY AT THE ACADEMY FOR HORROR MOVIE GREATNESS, WE HONOR VISIONARY DIRECTOR UWE BOLL WITH THIS AWARD FOR LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT IN THE HORROR GENRE!
Cage: NOOOOOOOO! UWE BOLL SUCKS! MAKE IT STOP!
Narrator: WE ALSO HONOR ROB ZOMBIE WITH THE AWARD FOR THE GREATEST REBOOT OF A HORROR MOVIE FOR HIS VISIONARY REMAKE OF HALLOWEEN!
Cage: THIS IS TOO MUCH! TURN IT OFF RIGHT NOW!
Deal: Cage is LOSING HIS MIND as anyone who knows Cage knows he DESPISES Uwe Boll and he wanted to personally track down Rob Zombie and kick his ass for how he BUTCHERED the Halloween remake! Seeing this has to be TORTURE for Cage!
Storm: That video stops and now one starts playing of Daniel Dare dressed like ELVIS at a Karaoke contest …. SINGING?
*Dare on video: MY HEART WILL GO OOOOOOOOOOOONNNNNNNN!
Deal: Dear God it’s a video of Dare singing a CELINE DION SONG! I will never will get this image out of my mind!
Dare: THIS IS SLANDER! THIS IS AI GENERATED SLANDER! MUSIC IS NOISE AND I SURE AS HELL WOULD NEVER SING A CELINE DION SONG! TURN THIS OFF!
Deal: The Saint warned them not to go into this room! This is some sort twisted play on fears they both might have and it appears to be working as the Saint is engaging in EMOTIONAL CRUELTY towards both Cage and Dare!
Storm: They are both sweating profusely as this is clearly some form of torture by the Saint who set this room up just for them!
Deal: I guess he figured if they are going to fight in and destroy his house he is going to find a way to amuse himself in the process ….
(Another video plays and it shows Horror In The High Desert director Dutch Marich.)
Marich: Hi, Horror In The High Desert fans! It’s me, Dutch Marich, and I want to thank you all for enjoying the movies, especially the last one, Majesty. But I recently had an epiphany and realized I HATE making horror movies! So I am announcing I am officially CANCELLING Part Five of the Horror In The High Desert series and going back to my first love, making documentary movies about the greatest Olympic sport of all time …. CURLING!
Cage: NO! DAMN YOU SAINT! THIS ISN’T FUNNY! YOU’VE GONE TOO FAR …. I THINK I’M GOING TO BE SICK!
Deal: Cage is down on all fours DRY HEAVING as the idea of Horror In The High Desert Part Five not being made is too much for him to handle!
Storm: Now ANOTHER video is playing on the television! What else could we see!
Deal: It looks like a government official making a speech? What in the world is going on!
Government official: Today, for the first time in history, the House Of Representatives UNANIMOUSLY voted to make the production, distribution and consumption of pineapple pizza ILLEGAL! The bill immediately went to the Senate where it passed UNANIMOUSLY and then went to the President’s desk where he immediately signed it and then promised that anyone caught violating this federal law will immediately go to prison for LIFE!
Dare: THIS ISN’T FUNNY SAINT! PINEAPPLE PIZZA IS A GIFT FROM THE GODS AND I REFUSE TO LISTEN TO YOU SULLY IT’S GOOD NAME LIKE THIS!
Deal: Dare is HYPERVENTILATING as this video clearly didn’t sit well with him! A light flicks on near Dare and we see a PINEAPPLE PIZZA on a table waiting for him! Dare immediately rushes over to get himself a slice to calm his nerves! He grabs a slice and we hear a BUZZING SOUND …. The pineapple pizza is attached to an ELECTRO SHOCK MACHINE! Dare is being ZAPPED with electricity while he holds the slice but he STILL EATS IT! Damn this man loves his pineapple pizza!
Storm: Even while he’s being shocked with electricity! The Saint has always said enjoying pineapple pizza was a sign of mental illness and he may be on to something!
Deal: Dare finishes the slice and flips off the Saint when he’s done! Neither he or Cage are happy with him right now!
Cage: WHAT THE HELL IS WRONG WITH YOU SAINT! THIS IS TOO MUCH!
Dare: YOU ARE A SICK MAN SAINT! YOU HEAR ME? YOU ARE SICK?
Saint: YOU GUYS WANT SICK? I’LL GIVE YOU SICK!
Deal: The Saint has a box and pulls out what appears to be noise cancelling headphones? Why the hell is the Saint putting on noise cancelling headphones?
Storm: The Saint pulls what appears to be a remote out of his pocket. He points it towards something and clicks a button. MUSIC starts to play …. Oh God Saint you didn’t. PLEASE TELL ME YOU DIDN’T!
Music: I JUST WANT YOU FOR MY OWN …. MORE THAN YOU COULD EVER KNOW …. MAKE MY WISH COME TRUE …. ALL I WANT FOR CHRISTMAS IS YOU!
Deal: DAMN IT HE DID! The Saint is TORTURING Cage and Dare with the most annoying, obnoxious, overplayed holiday song, ALL I WANT FOR CHRISTMAS BY MARIAH CAREY! THIS IS INHUMAN!
Cage: SAINT YOU SON OF A BITCH! THIS IS DEPRAVED EVEN FOR YOU!
Dare: MUSIC IS NOISE AND THIS IS THE NOISIEST NOISE I’VE EVER HEARD! I HATE YOU SAINT!
Saint: WHAT’S THAT? I CAN’T HEAR EITHER OF YOU! DAMN THESE NOISE CANCELLING HEADPHONES WORK GREAT! THEY WERE EXPENSIVE, BUT WORTH EVERY PENNY!
Deal: Cage and Dare are both covering their ears screaming bloody murder and who can blame them as the Saint has piped in Mariah Carey’s GOD AWFUL Christmas song to torture them! This is sick! Twisted! And I think this violates the part in the United States Constitution that outlaws CRUEL AND UNUSUAL PUNISHMENT as NO ONE likes this song!
Storm: Speak for yourself, I think it’s kinda catchy! ALL I WANT FOR CHRISTMAS …. IS YOU!
Deal: YOU NEED HELP! Cage and Dare have their ears covered and are screaming at the Saint to turn the song off and of course the Saint decides to TURN UP THE VOLUME! Cage and Dare now go to the door and are trying to kick it open but the door is LOCKED!
Storm: They are demanding it be open and are kicking at the door trying to break it down! Cage and Dare now both lower their shoulders and BLAST into the door and it opens up! They both go spilling into the hallway and they both look RELIEVED to be out of that room!
Saint: CAGE! DANIEL DARE! YOU HAVE BOTH FACED YOUR FEARS! POORLY! BUT YOU FACED THEM! I HOPE YOU ENJOYED THE SHOW! HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA!
Deal: The Saint is laughing hysterically at what he just put Cage and Dare through and for the first time ever I think Cage and Dare agree with each other as neither of them found this funny! But they don’t have time to worry about that as there is still a match to be won and now the fists start flying AGAIN!
Storm: They are fighting down the hallway and are battering each other against the wall! They have beaten each other half to death this entire time and they still have a lot of fight in them!
Deal: Cage and Dare continue to batter each other and they are making their way towards a GLASS DOOR! Cage and Dare are moving at WARP SPEED as they pummel each other and THEY THROW EACH OTHER THROUGH THE GLASS DOOR! OH MY GOD!
Storm: THAT WAS MESSED UP! These two were already bloody head to toe and now they just sliced each other open even more! There is a pool of blood forming beneath both of them and even more glass stuck in their bodies! How much further are they going to push each other!
Deal: As far as they have to! That’s how far they will push each other! Both men are pushing themselves up and we see they are on the patio that leads to the Cathedral’s backyard! They are now OUTSIDE and will you look at that? IT’S SNOWING! They are outside in the snow and there is a GIANT CHRISTMAS TREE in the back yard with CHRISTMAS GIFTS underneath it!
Storm: And look who’s standing in front of the tree …. It’s SAINTA CLAUS!
Deal: IT IS SAINTA CLAUS! The Saint has put on his Sainta Claus get up and is standing in front of the Christmas tree waving Cage and Dare towards him!
Saint: HO HO HO! MERRY CHRISTMAS TO YOU TWO! Despite the fact you both have turned my house in a war zone and will be paying through the nose to get it fixed, as the official provider of holiday greetings and seasons beatings, as the special referee of this all important match, I decided it was only right that I got each of you a very special CHRISTMAS GIFT! Dare, here is YOURS!
Deal: Sainta Claus hands Dare a box and he quickly opens it up …. EDNA! IT’S EDNA! The barbed wire baseball bat Dare has used on numerous victims over the years!
Saint: Enjoy the gift! If you don't, that's not my problem! Cage, here is YOURS!
Deal: Sainta Claus hands Cage his gift and he opens it up …. It’s a KENDO STICK wrapped with DUCT TAPE AND RAZOR BLADES!
Storm: Both Cage and Dare seem happy with their gifts which goes to show Sainta Claus is WAY BETTER than that fraud Santa Claus! That asshole always forgets the batteries!
Deal: Don’t get me started on that FAKE! But that’s for another day as after beating each other senseless throughout the Cathedral, Cage and Dare are now outside in the back yard, IN THE SNOW, bloodied and bruised with both of them holding a VERY DANGEROUS WEAPON in their hands! The blood pouring out of their numerous wounds is turning the snow beneath their feet bright red and here is a pool of blood around both men!
Saint: What are you two waiting for? You have your gifts, now FUCK EACH OTHER UP ALREADY!
Deal: They don’t need to be told twice as Cage and Dare are now DUELING with their weapons! Dare swings at Cage with Edna but he blocks it away with the Kendo Stick! Cage now swings at Dare who bats it away with Edna! These two are trying to MAIM each other permanently here in the backyard of the Cathedral!
Storm: And the snow is falling harder now! Both men are fighting the blood falling into their eyes and the snow blowing in their face! This match sure has had everything!
Deal: Dare and Cage continue to swing away at each other but are not able to land a shot! Cage takes a wild swing with the Kendo Stick but Dare ducks out of the way! Cage tries to get himself set but his feet slip in the snow and DARE SMASHES CAGE IN THE BACK WITH EDNA!
Storm: Cage HOWLS in agony as the barbed wire digs into his flesh! Dare takes Edna and is now GRINDING IT UP AND DOWN CAGE’S BACK! LOOK AT ALL THAT BLOOD!
Deal: Dare is taking chunks out of Cage’s back with Edna and there is a SICK, TWISTED SMILE ON DARE’S FACE! He is TORTURING CAGE and I THINK HE’S GETTING OFF ON IT!
Storm: Dare derives happiness from the misery of others and this is without question his HAPPY PLACE!
Deal: Cage grabs the Kendo Stick with both hands and takes a desperation swing backwards over his shoulders and gets Dare in the face with it! Cage now pulls the Kendo Stick forward and MY GOD! One of the razor blades got Dare on the side of his face and opened up a HUGE wound!
Storm: Dare recoils in pain and now Cage rushes at him and CROSS CHECKS Dare in the face with the Kendo Stick like a hockey player and Dare goes down! He’s trying to get up but is slipping on the snow and now Cage begins WHALING ON DARE WITH THE KENDO STICK!
Deal: Cage is GOING OFF on Dare and look at Cage’s face! He has gone totally SAVAGE! He may be here physically but mentally he is elsewhere as every facet of what makes Cage who he is and his humanity have taken leave from his mind and has been replaced by a bloodthirsty, ravenous ANIMAL!
Storm: It’s the zombie in him! You know how much he loves those zombie movies! He’s watched so many of them it’s turned him into one!
Deal: You know that’s not possible! Or I don’t think it is! Either way Cage is BATTERING Dare head to toe with that Kendo Stick and is opening a new one each time one of those razor blades makes contact with his flesh!
Storm: Dare tries to sit up and Cage BLASTS HIM OVER THE HEAD! Dare goes down and Cage goes for the cover! 1 …. 2 …. DARE KICKS OUT IN TIME!
Deal: Dare was able to kick out before the Saint counted to three, and did you notice each time the Saint’s hand slapped the snow, BLOOD came shooting up as everywhere these men go there is a pool of blood that follows them!
Storm: I saw that and that is the perfect way to describe this match! A never ending pool of blood! I’m surprised either of these men have any left!
Deal: Cage gets back to his feet and tries to reset as Dare is barely able to stand up! Cage moves towards Dare, Kendo Stick still in tow …. Dare grabs a handful of blood soaked snow and THROWS IT IN CAGE’S EYES! Cage is frantically wiping the snow out of his eyes …. Dare comes up from behind Cage with Edna and is TRYING TO FORCE IT INTO CAGE’S MOUTH!
Storm: Dare has a modified FULL NELSON on Cage and is using it to keep Edna in his mouth! Cage is trying to keep his mouth closed and the barbed wire is SLICING OPEN HIS LIPS!
Deal: Blood is now pouring out of Cage’s mouth and Cage is desperately trying to break out! Cage reaches his hands up and GRABS Edna! The barbed wire is cutting into his hands but he is FORCING Edna away from his mouth! Cage leans forward and now swings his head backwards into Dare’s face! He caught him on the nose and that stuns Dare! He does it again and Dare loses his grip!
Storm: Cage breaks free and turns to face Dare …. Dare raises Edna above his head and BRINGS IT DOWN VIOLENTLY ON CAGE’S HEAD! Cage hits the ground and now the blood is flowing like a river out of his head!
Deal: Dare is standing over Cage with a crazed look in his eyes and I feel like we just witnessed a horrific re-enactment of the scene from The Walking Dead where Negan killed Glen! Only Negan called his weapon Lucille and Dare is WAY MORE EVIL than Negan ever was!
Storm: Cage is down and he isn’t moving as Dare literally split his head open with Edna! A PERVERSE SMILE appears on Dare’s face and now he covers Cage! There is no way Cage kicks out of this!
Deal: The Saint counts and we get 1 …. 2 …. CAGE KICKS OUT! HE KICKED OUT! IT WAS AT THE LAST SECOND BUT DAMN IT HE KICKED OUT!
Storm: HOW! I THOUGHT HE WAS DONE! HOW DID HE KICK OUT!
Deal: Dare is asking himself the same question as he can’t believe Cage survived that! What a scene this is! Two of RAGE’s all time greats, battling it out in the back yard of another all time great, covered head to toe in their own blood as the Chicago snow falls around them!
Storm: The thing is only Dare is on his feet! Cage has next to nothing left and while Dare is beaten down himself, he still has more to give than Cage at this point! It’s going to take a miracle for Cage to pull this off!
Deal: Cage is trying to get to his feet and Dare raises his hand up! That means the TESTICLE SQUEEZE is coming as he wants to end this NOW! Dare charges in for the Testcicle Squeeze …. Cage BLOCKS IT and takes Dare to the ground with an arm bar! He sees the Kendo Stick nearby and places Dare’s hand on it …. CAGE STOMPS DARE’S HAND ON THE KENDO STICK!
Storm: One of the razor blades sliced open Dare’s hand! Cage just cut open his power hand, the one he uses for the Testicle Squeeze and that cut is SICKENING! There is blood everywhere!
Deal: That also snapped the Kendo Stick in half and now Cage’s weapon is useless! But he picks Dare up and delivers a FALCON ARROW on what’s left of it and the razor blades go into Dare’s back! Cage covers him and here’s the count! 1 …. 2 …. DARE KICKS OUT RIGHT BEFORE THREE!
Storm: Now I’m asking HOW DID DARE DO THAT! That would have put away most wrestlers easily!
Deal: Dare isn’t most wrestlers! Neither is Cage! And these men are giving everything they have in this WAR of a match! Cage can’t believe he didn’t get the three count there and seems to be asking himself what is it going to take to defeat Dare!
Storm: You can see his breath in the cold Chicago air as he tries to think of something, anything to put Dare down as nothing has worked so far!
Deal: Cage gets to his feet and again goes to try to put Dare away …. TESTICLE SQUEEZE! DARE HAS THE TESTICLE SQUEEZE ON CAGE! That’s the same hand that got sliced open by the razor blades on the Kendo Stick and blood is pouring out of Dare’s hand as he applies the hold but it seems to be working as Cage is in TORTUROUS PAIN!
Storm: The Saint is standing by Cage to see if he taps out, but Cage is refusing to give in! Dare is screaming at Cage to call it quits while his manhood is intact but Cage will not tap out!
Deal: Normally there would be ring ropes Cage could try to get to but they are fighting outside in the snow so Cage has nothing to turn to except whatever strength he has left! The problem is I don’t think he has much if any left!
Storm: Cage is hanging on, using the strongest part of his body to stay in the fight and that’s his HEART! Cage’s biggest strength throughout his career has always been his heart, but it’s also been his biggest weakness as it has led him to push him further than he should have! This is looking like one of those times!
Deal: The Saint continues to look over Cage to see if he’s going to tap and Cage is still refusing to give in! Dare is squeezing harder and harder and you can only imagine the pain Cage is in right now! Dare is telling the Saint to call the match but Cage screams at him not to even think about it because he’s not done!
Storm: This is PAINFUL to watch! Cage is refusing to give in but he looks to be fading! I think he’s fading!
Deal: HE IS! Cage looks like he is passing out as his eyes are rolling back in his head! He is losing consciousness and now the Saint raises Cage’s hand …. It falls! He raises it a second time and it FALLS AGAIN!
Storm: This isn’t looking good for Cage! One more time and it’s over!
Deal: Dare is screaming at the Saint to raise his hand again! He believes Cage is done and won’t respond! The Saint takes a deep breath and raises Cage’s hand a third time …. IT STAYS UP! CAGE’S HAND STAYS UP! DARE CAN’T BELIEVE IT! THE SAINT CAN’T BELIEVE! THESE FANS IN NEW YORK CAN’T BELIEVE IT! AND I SURE AS HELL CAN’T BELIEVE IT EITHER!
Storm: The fans here in New York City are on their feet cheering for Cage! They want him to keep fighting! They want him to take down Dare!
Fans: CAGE! CAGE! CAGE!
Deal: The sound of the fans chanting for Cage is being piped into the loud speaker system of the Cathedral and they can hear it in the back yard! Cage can hear it and is now pounding his hand on the ground trying to fire himself up as the fans continue to chant louder!
Storm: Cage is trying to WILL himself to overcome the UNGODLY PAIN he is feeling and fight out of the Testicle Squeeze that Dare has shown no signs of letting up on! In fact he’s only putting more pressure on!
Deal: I’ve never seen a more pained expression in my life than the one I see on Cage’s face right now! But I’ve also never seen a look of greater determination either! Cage is trying to force his way to his feet while Dare STILL has the Testicle Squeeze on!
Storm: He’s back on his feet! Cage has somehow forced his way to his feet!
Deal: Cage is back up and now he reaches down to Dare’s hand that has the Testicle Squeeze on and JAMS HIS THUMB INTO THE CUT ON HIS HAND! Remember that’s the hand Cage stomped into the Kendo Stick that got cut open by the razor blades! Now Cage is DIGGING his thumb into that wound and is RIPPING IT OPEN FURTHER!
Storm: Dare is HOWLING IN PAIN and blood is GUSHING out of the wound!
Deal: Cage continues to jam his thumb into the wound and DARE LETS GO! DARE LETS GO OF THE TESTICLE SQUEEZE …. THUNDER CAGE! CAGE GOT HIM WITH THE THUNDER CAGE!
Storm: DARE IS DOWN! HE’S DOWN AND HE ISN’T MOVING!
Deal: CAGE COVERS HIM! 1 …. 2 …. 3! CAGE GOT HIM! HE GOT HIM! CAGE IS THE NEW RAGE WORLD CHAMPION!
**DING**DING**DING**
Stock: LADIES AND GENTLEMEN! THE WINNER OF THE FEAR FACTORY …. AND THE NEW RAGE WORLD CHAMPION …. CAGE!
(Deafening pop from the fans. A video of the fans celebrating the win is projected onto a large screen by the Cathedral’s backyard with chants of CAGE! CAGE! CAGE! erupting again.)
Deal: CAGE HAS DONE IT! Cage has defeated Daniel Dare in what might be the SICKEST and BLOODIEST match I have ever seen but Cage defeats Daniel Dare and is now the NEW RAGE WORLD CHAMPION! HE DID IT!
Storm: What a match! WHAT A MATCH THIS WAS! It had everything you could possibly think of and more! These men threw everything they had at each other and gave us a match for the ages. But in the end Cage prevails and RAGE has a new world champion!
Deal: Dare is sitting in the snow, covered in blood and breathing heavily, taking in the sight of the Saint handing Cage the RAGE World Championship belt and raising his hand in victory!
Storm: Cage looks up at the video showing the fans celebrating back in New York City and raises the belt above his head in acknowledgement! The cheers get even louder as the fans get the ending they were hoping for, Cage is walking out as champion!
Deal: A feud between two of the biggest names in RAGE that has lasted for almost THREE YEARS comes to a head in a match I will never forget for as long as I live. The Saint has pulled out his cellphone and is telling the paramedics to come inside NOW as Dare, clearly in pain, is trying to stand and walk off but is having difficulty doing so while Cage COLLAPSES into the snow as the exhaustion finally overwhelms him!
Storm: Is Cage making SNOW ANGELS or are his arms and legs just moving because of the cold and pain?
Deal: I don’t know, but whatever it is Cage is making a snow angel with his own blood and it’s own way that seems like a fitting end to this match! The paramedics have made it to the back yard and immediately begin working on Cage and Dare as both of these men are going to need serious medical attention after this!
Storm: That’s not all who came out, look who else has joined us!
Deal: It’s the FREAKS ON PARADE! We haven’t seen them in forever! They have come out to the back yard and they have HUGE BOX OF FIRE WORKS! They start lighting them off and we have a Christmas fireworks display to end Year 22! Cage sees the fireworks and says something to the Saint!
Cage: I THOUGHT YOU SAID NOTHING FLAMMABLE!
Saint: I SAID NOTHING FLAMMABLE FOR YOU!
Cage: BASTARD! IT WAS ONE ROOM!
Saint: IT WAS A BIG ROOM!
Deal: The Saint and Cage continue to discuss the flammable items issue as the paramedics continue to work on him as well as Dare. The Freaks are filling the sky with fireworks and this is the perfect way to end 2025 in RAGE! Thank you all for watching Year 22 and we can’t wait to see all of you in 2026! Until then MERRY CHRISTMAS, HAPPY HOLIDAYS AND WE WILL SEE YOU NEXT YEAR!
(The ending credits roll with Cage being loaded onto a stretcher with the RAGE World Championship belt resting on his waist, Dare being wheeled out on a stretcher of his own and the Freaks On Parade continuing to set off fireworks while the Saint looks on.)
[Card]
RAGE Year 22 PPV
Tuesday, December 23rd, 2025
Madison Square Garden - New York, New York
Main Event
RAGE World Championship
-Live from The Saint's Cathedral in Chicago, Illinois on RAGE Vision!
-Fear Factory Match
Special Guest Referee: The Saint
Daniel Dare (champion) vs. Cage
RAGE Bare Knuckles Championship
The Bootslut (champion) w/ Filthy Phil vs. Monster Big Tel
RAGE Scientific Showcase Championship
Doug Devens (champion) w/ Thomas Gordon vs. Nightwalker
RAGE High Stakes Championship
Scott Grayse (champion) vs. Doug Devens w/ Thomas Gordon
RAGE Gauntlet Tag Team Championships
Thee Storm (Lady Giant and Crazy Jenna) (champions) vs. Action Jay Jackson and Gemini w/ Homeless Don
One-on-One Match
-Paid for by Richard Mason
-Live from Saudi Arabia on RAGE Vision!
Steve Hogar vs. Kip Kutler
Loser Leaves RAGE Match
-Handicapped Match
Harvey Adams vs. Sweet FA and Tuppence Banglarron w/ Filthy Phil
Double Jeopardy Prize Steel Cage Match
-Climb the cage - somehow figure out a way to win the briefcase hanging from the rafters to claim the Double Jeopardy prize!
Participants:
Joe Mills
Dana Czech
Monster Big Pat
Monster Big Dave
Monster Big Hamish
Kristian Bane
Harmony Hardin
Sin
Biz MacTavish
Cora
Kristial Ball
Bart the Florida Man
LaPercell Daisy
Dan the Baptist
Lucy
Bobby Bastard
Harold Hartley
Malaboo Dreamstone
Alice Killjoy
Dolly Killjoy
Fifteen
Reginald Van Newton
Shannan Hicks
[Content]
Deal: We are kicking things off here at Year 22 with the Double Jeopardy Cage match! 23 RAGE superstars will be competing inside of this cage to claim the prize that is inside a briefcase that is suspended above the ring! The object is to climb the cage and claim the briefcase and whoever is able to grab it and win the Double Jeopardy prize, it will grant whoever wins it the ability to restart ANY MATCH ONE TIME and there is NO EXPIRATION DATE on this prize!
Storm: That’s a TRUE LEGEND of a prize, almost as good as waking up on Christmas morning and finding Santa Claus left you a Buddy Meyers bath bomb and a super sized box of Corn Flakes under your tree! Neil Puller and his Ricker Fed crap has nothing to do with this!
Deal: Yeah, sure let’s go with that! There is a verifiable WHO’S WHO of RAGE competing in this match. I mean look at all these WORLD CLASS SUPERSTARS competing in this match!
Joe Mills
Dana Czech
Monster Big Pat
Monster Big Dave
Monster Big Hamish
Kristian Bane
Harmony Hardin
Sin
Biz MacTavish
Cora
Kristal Ball
Bart the Florida Man
LaPercell Daisy
Dan the Baptist
Lucy
Bobby Bastard
Harold Hartley
Malaboo Dreamstone
Alice Killjoy
Dolly Killjoy
Fifteen
Reginald Van Newton
Shannan Hicks
Storm: That’s a hell of a list! A total VIP contingent of RAGE AND PRO WRESTLING!
Deal: Every wrestler in RAGE is a VIP of this business! That’s what makes us RAGE!
Stock: LADIES AND BLOODY GENTLEMEN! UP NEXT IS THE DOUBLE BLOODY JEOPARDY CAGE MATCH! THE DOUBLE JEOPARDY PRIZE IS INSIDE A BLOODY BRIEFCASE SUSPENDED FROM THE RAFTERS ABOVE THE RING! THE FIRST PERSON TO CLIMB THE BLOODY CAGE AND GRAB THE BRIEFCASE WILL WIN THE DOUBLE JEOPARDY PRIZE WHICH WILL ALLOW THE HOLDER TO RESTART ONE BLOODY MATCH ANY TIME AT A TIME AND PLACE OF THEIR BLOODY CHOOSING AND THERE IS NO BLOODY EXPIRATION DATE ON THIS PRIZE!
NOW THAT WE GOT THAT OUT OF THE BLOODY WAY LET’S MEET THE BLOODY COMPETITORS!
JOE MILLS
DANA CZECH
MONSTER BIG PAT
MONSTER BIG DAVE
MONSTER BIG HAMISH
KRISTIAN BANE
HARMONY HARDIN
SIN
BIZ MACTAVISH
CORA
KRISTAL BALL
BART THE FLORIDA MAN
LAPERCELL DAISY
DAN THE BAPTIST
LUCY
BOBBY BASTARD
HAROLD HARTLEY
MALABOO DREAMSTONE
ALICE KILLJOY
DOLLY KILLJOY
FIFTEEN
REGINALD VAN NEWTON
AND SHANNAN BLOODY HICKS!
Deal: We are just moments away from this very important match! But now that the wrestlers are inside the cage I notice we are short a few wrestlers as Kristal Ball is nowhere to be found! What is going on with that?
Storm: I don’t know why she wouldn’t be here, but Ball is apparently running late or totally forgot about the match and I doubt she forgot!
Deal: I doubt that too! I also don’t see Harold Hartley either! He was listed as one of the favorites in Las Vegas to win this, but he’s not here either! What is going on?
Storm: Hartley never runs late, I hope nothing happened to him! Same goes for Kristal Ball! What is going on here!?
Deal: That’s two people missing from this match and we have no idea what happened to them! We’ll have to find out later as right now this match is about to start with the 21 wrestlers who did make it to the cage!
**DING**DING**
Deal: Here we go and immediately we have wrestlers going towards the cage wall! Bart the Florida Man makes a quick move to get towards the briefcase, but Monster Big Hamish grabs him off the cage wall and CHOKE SLAMS him to the mat!
Storm: Harmony Hardin is on the top turnbuckle trying to get up the cage but Fifteen comes underneath her and POWER BOMBS Hardin to the mat!
Deal: RVN now runs up and STOMPS Hardin in the head! He calls her a DEFECT for thinking she could claim a prize meant for either him or Fifteen!
Storm: Cora turns and spins. She wipes out both of the Killjoys with a FLYING BODY BLOCK! Cora now turns towards the cage and starts to climb but is quickly cut off by Lucy who grabs her by the shoulder and yanks her back down!
Deal: Lucy tries to climb the cage wall, but Bobby grabs her by the ankle and roughly pulls Lucy off the wall! Lucy angrily shoves him and the former couple are having words with each other, but here comes DTB from behind with a DOUBLE AXE HANDLE to Bobby!
Storm: Monsters Big Dave and Big Pat are slugging it out with Mills and Czech as they all are preventing each other from getting onto the cage! The Double Jeopardy prize is dangling from the rafters waiting for someone to climb up and grab it but that is going to be a tough task for whoever pulls it off!
Deal: Shannan Hicks has LaPecell Daisy above his head and PRESS SLAMS her into the cage! He now flexes his muscles in celebration and screams at everyone in the cage!
Hicks: Y’ALL BETTER GET OUT OF MAHHH WAY BECAUSE IMMA WINNING THIS ONE, DADDY!
Storm: Nice to see Hicks is as confident as ever, but he better pay attention because Bane comes up from behind and THROWS Hicks face first into the cage!
Deal: Malaboo Dreamstone is tied up with Sin and Biz and they are letting each other have it! There will be no teamwork found in this match tonight!
*The action continues for the next several minutes with every wrestler showing out. Mills and Czech show off their legendary teamwork as they take down Big Dave and Big Pat with a combination of a Double Superkick followed by a Double Drop Kick. Big Dave and Big Pat return the favor shortly after that as they threw Mills and Czech over their shoulders, intentionally smashing Mills and Czech into each other before delivering a massive power slam to both.
Fifteen showed off his impressive skills by climbing the cage and leaping off towards Bastard Bobby with a dynamic flying shoulder tackle. Bobby was able to fight back and hit Fifteen with a Fall Away Slam into the cage. Lucy and Dan The Baptist double team Bobby and drop him with a DDT into a Curb Stomp combo, which leads to Bobby getting an unlikely assist from Cora who sends Lucy flying into the cage with an amazing Flying Head Scissors. Bobby got up and dropped DTB with a clothesline, only to find himself swarmed by Fifteen and RVN.
Sin and Biz show off their impressive teamwork against the Killjoys with Filthy Phil cheering them on from the outside. Sin, putting her announcing skills to use during the assault, perfectly narrates the ass kicking Biz and herself lay on the Killjoy’s, throwing the word bloody and some other choice words we will not repeat here at them, clearly enjoying the beating they are delivering. And of course Biz made sure to leave her mark, literally, as she bit both Alice and Dolly on their shoulders, leaving a huge bite mark on them and nearly taking a large chunk of flesh with her.
Hicks and Bane take turns smashing each other’s head into the cage, with Hicks repeatedly asking Bane “DO YOU KNOW WHO YOU’RE MESSING WITH, DADDY?”, a question Bane clearly gets tired of being asked very quickly.
Dreamstone found herself tied up with Bart and LaPercell and that fight proved far more vicious than people expected with all of them hitting what could be considered dirty moves on each other in the process.
There was no shortage of high impact moves as wrestlers such as Mills, DTB, Sin, and Big Hamish all pulling off amazing moves off of the cage well, such as Mills with a Moonsault off the cage onto the Monsters, DTB with an amazing Tornado DDT on Bobby, Sin with a Hurricanrana on Alice and Big Hamish of all people with a massive splash onto Bart the Florida Man who was all over the place during the chaos.
There were several near misses as numerous wrestlers went for the briefcase and failed. Biz came close, Lucy almost got it, RVN made a suicidal leap off of the cage and came within an inch of claiming it, and Big Dave came painfully close before missing it and crashing into several wrestler’s below.
There was no shortage of highlight reel moves, but perhaps the most shocking moment didn’t involve an attempt for the briefcase but something far more controversial involving Cora!
Deal: Cora and Lucy are battling each other tooth and nail as they are bashing each other’s head into the cage! Lucy with a martial arts kick to Cora, who responds with a spinning back fist to Lucy!
Storm: They have really torn into each other! I would love to see them face off in a regular match after this!
Deal: So would I! Lucy with a Knee Strike to Cora, but she quickly follows up with a HEAD BUTT! That knocks Lucy backwards and now Cora starts to climb the cage! She has her eyes on the briefcase as she goes but now Lucy recovers and goes after her! Lucy clocks Cora in the head and drives her head into the cage! Lucy has Cora by the mask and is SMASHING her head into the cage!
Storm: Cora fires her elbow into Lucy’s midsection and that slows her down! Cora now SHOVES Lucy and she is losing her footing! Lucy reaches out for the cage wall to prevent her from falling, but accidentally gets a hold of Cora’s mask and RIPS IT OFF AS SHE FALLS TO THE MAT …. CORA HAS BEEN UNMASKED ….
Deal: IT’S KRISTAL BALL! CORA HAS BEEN KRISTAL BALL UNDER A MASK THIS WHOLE TIME! This explains why we thought Kristal Ball was missing because she was actually disguised as CORA in that mask!
Storm: The fans are SHOCKED as they can’t believe what they just saw! Filthy Phil is FEIGNING surprise like he didn’t know what was going on! He actually yelled at Kristal Ball “WHAT ARE YOU DOING AND WHY ARE YOU WEARING CORA’S MASK!” and I call BULLSHIT!
Deal: I’m also calling BULLSHIT and so is this crowd! They are giving Filthy Phil the business as we just discovered Cora was Kristal Ball in a mask and has been made to pull DOUBLE DUTY by Phil by having her wrestle TWICE at RAGE events and HE’S collecting DOUBLE WAGES for one wrestler!
Storm: The fans are yelling at Filthy Phil and some of them are throwing their empty drink cups and food wrappers at him and are calling him a crook! Filthy Phil is trying to explain himself to the fans at ringside and that is going as poorly as you would expect!
Deal: Filthy Phil is still being pelted with garbage and OH GOD! He just got blasted by a cheese burger from an angry kid in the front row! His jacket is now COVERED with ketchup, mayonnaise, lettuce and onions and now someone takes a container of MUSTARD and SQUIRTS him with it! The fans are not happy with Filthy Phil EXPLOITING poor Kristal Ball and now he is covered in food condiments!
Storm: It serves him right and I hope Kristal Ball is at least getting her share of those wages that Filthy Phil is collecting for himself! What a SCAM ARTIST!
*The fallout from the unmasking of Cora brought a great deal of heat on Filthy Phil as even the wrestlers started calling him out for being greedy and exploiting Cora, prompting the announcers to remark that Filthy Phil is lucky he is outside of the cage while the wrestlers are inside as Filthy Phil would likely be on the receiving end of a serious beating. A few wrestlers even offered to hook Cora up with a good attorney to ensure she gets all the money she’s owed.
As for the match itself, there were several more near misses, including one by DTB who was on the top of the cage and was extremely close to grabbing the briefcase. Bobby climbed up the cage and prevented DTB from grabbing it and was able to hit DTB with the most ring shaking Bastard Bomb of his career on DTB off the cage!
RVN quickly followed Bobby up and delivered a Session Ender off of the cage and Fifteen followed that with a massive splash off of the top rope! All three of them begin working over Bobby and which led to Cora actually “running” in to help Bobby, one of the wrestlers who promised to hook her up with a good attorney, in order to attempt to fight them off.
This led to a massive brawl that saw Sin and Biz getting involved, the Killjoy’s joining in, Harmony Hardin getting involved, Hicks, Bane, Bart, Daisy as well as Monster Big Hamish. Despite Bouts Of Honor being over, it was clear the bad blood between Team Cage and Team Dare still lingered as this brawl took over almost the entire cage. While they all brawled back and forth, this left Mills, Czech, Big Dave and Big Pat alone to battle each other in a match deciding encounter.)
Deal: Big Pat has Czech up and hits him with a CHOKE SLAM! Czech bounces off the mat and Big Pat turns towards Mills who NAILS HIM WITH A SUPER KICK! Big Dave rushes at him and gets a super kick of his own! The Monsters are rocked and now Mills is climbing the cage! He has his eyes on the briefcase and there is no one in his way!
Storm: Mills is climbing the cage as fast as he can but Big Pat and Big Dave are back up and are CLIMBING after him! Mills is almost to the top of the cage, but Big Pat has him by the ankle and is trying to pull him down! Now Big Dave has the other ankle and is doing the same!
Deal: Mills is hanging onto the top of the cage for dear life as both Big Pat and Big Dave are trying to stop him from getting to the briefcase …. HERE COMES CZECH! He’s back up and is climbing the cage towards Mills!
Storm: Czech has gotten between the Monsters and ELBOWS Big Dave in the face! Now he elbows Big Pat! They lose their grip on Mills ankles now Czech climbs up and tells Mills to get on his shoulders!
Deal: Mills nods his head and now he is STANDING on Czech’s shoulders while Czech holds onto the cage! Big Pat and Big Dave once again reach for Mills as he LEAPS off of Czech’s shoulder’s just as Czech takes Big Pat and Big Dave back down to the mat with a DOUBLE CLOTHESLINE … MILLS GRABS THE BRIEFCASE IN MID AIR AND CRASHES TO THE MAT WITH IT! MILLS WINS THE DOUBLE JEOPARDY PRIZE!
**DING**DING**DING**
Stock: LADIES AND GENTLEMEN! THE WINNER OF THE DOUBLE BLOODY JEOPARDY CAGE MATCH AND THE DOUBLE JEOPARDY PRIZE …. JOE MILLS!
(Crowd reacts loudly)
Deal: WOW! WHAT AN ENDING! Joe Mills climbed on the shoulders of his long time partner Dana Czech and made an incredible leap to grab the briefcase to claim victory and the Double Jeopardy prize inside of it! Talk about TEAM WORK!
Storm: Mills is holding up the briefcase in victory and Czech rushes over to congratulate him! Czech is helping Mills to his feet as the rest of the wrestlers clear out of the cage cursing themselves out over the lost opportunity.
Deal: Mills can now restart any match at any time one time with that prize and there is no expiration date so he can use that prize ANY TIME he wants. It can be next week or next year and Mills can plot and plan how to best use it without the burden of a deadline hanging over his head. Talk about a valuable prize!
Storm: We can only guess when and where Mills will use that prize, but whenever and wherever he uses it, you know he is going to make sure he has maximum strategic advantage when he does!
Deal: Mills has been around long enough to know the benefit of such a prize and how to use it to maximum effect. Mills is parading around the cage with the briefcase in celebration as we kick off Year 22 in grand fashion!
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*Stock: The following match is for the RAGE HIGH STAKES BLOODY CHAMPIONSHIP!
(HUGE crowd pop!)
*Stock: Introducing first, from Chicago, weighing in at 254 bloody pounds, he is the reigning RAGE SCIENTIFIC SHOWCASE CHAMPION - DOUG DEVENS!!!
("Ride of the Valkyries" by Wagner plays as Doug Devens makes his way out to boos from the crowd. There is no interaction between Devens and the fans as he makes his way to the ring with his manager, Thomas Gordon.)
*Stock: And now – Ladies and bloody Gents, get ready, because …..
Standing 6’6” and weighing 236 bloody pounds, from Grand Rapids, Michigan
HERE IS…
THE RAGE HIGH STAKES CHAMPION
SCOTT GRAYSE!!!
(Lights go out in the arena, fans give a mixed reaction. The voice of Scott Grayse comes on "Judgement is coming" as "Cult" by Magnolia Park hits and the lights come back on and on the RAGEvision we see the words "C.H.A.O.S" as Grayse hits the curtain and the fans give him more cheers then boos. Scott pulls out Helen, his trusty hammer from inside the front of his pants. Grayse slides in and poses with Helen.)
Daisy: (Makes a surprise cameo appearance, says one line, and then disappears) Oooh, I'd love to see what else Scotty can pull out of his pants!!!
**DING**DING**
Deal: This is one of two matches tonight for Doug Devens. If he's smart, he'll pace himself and resist the temptation to "go mad." The shorter this match is, the more it favors him.
Storm: (Pops a Leucovorin pill to enhance his verbal skills) Indubitably, my dear Vandessa. Thomas Gordon has accompanied Devens to the ring, but Grayse's second-in-command, Kristian Bane, is conspicuous by his absence.
Deal: I noticed that too. And Grayse and Devens-- WHAT THE HELL??? SANTA CLAUS just JUMPED into the ring and SWUNG a GIANT CANDY CANE into both Devens and referee John Ellers!
Storm: Were they on the Naughty List?
Deal: I have no idea. Wait, WHY am I answering this question?!
Storm: I don't think that's the REAL Santa!!!
Deal: (Sarcastically) REALLY???
Storm: I think that's KRISTIAN BANE dressed up as Santa!
Deal: Sherlock Holmes is on the case...
Storm: I prefer to think of myself as Carmen Sandiego.
Deal: Now "Santa" Bane puts Grayse on top of Devens and shakes Ellers out of his stupor.
*Ellers: 1...2...3!
Deal: DEVENS with a shoulder up. "SANTA" can't believe it!
Storm: Now Ellers ORDERS "Santa" to the back or he'll STRIP Grayse of the High Stakes Title and AUTOMATICALLY AWARD IT to Devens.
Deal: DEVENS takes advantage of the distraction with a neckbreaker on Grayse from behind and a cover.
*Ellers: 1...2...
Deal: Grayse kicks out as Bane storms to the back.
Storm: What is Grayse doing now?
Deal: He exits the ring and grabs an iPad from one of his fans in the front row.
Storm: They call themselves the Grayselanders.
Deal: Cute. But what is Grayse doing with that iPad?
Storm: He's entering something into CHATGPT!
Deal: NOW I've seen everything. Grayse is consulting AI to determine his next move.
Storm: Will it help?
Deal: (Ducks out of the way) Grayse JUMPS onto our table and NAILS a SPLIT-LEGGED MOONSAULT from the table to INSIDE THE RING on Devens!
Storm: We've never seen THAT from Grayse before!!!
Deal: (Shrugs) I guess ChatGPT told him to do it. And Grayse with the cover...
*Ellers: 1...2...3!
Deal: Not quite!
Storm: A frustrated Grayse scrambles back to the outside and enters something into ChatGPT again.
Deal: CORKSCREW LEGDROP by Scott Grayse - always a classic - and another cover.
*Ellers: 1...2...3!
Deal: Devens gets his foot on the ropes right before the 3.
Storm: Grayse is pulling out moves we've never seen from him before.
Deal: All thanks to ChatGPT, which he's using again to determine his next step.
Storm: Now Grayse is cackling, like he saw something funny on the ChatGPT prompt, and he has a VICIOUS look in his eyes.
Deal: TESTICLE SQUEEZE by Grayse. He's laughing like a hyena at this tribute-slash-mockery of the man who stopped his title reign at 517 days.
Storm: According to ChatGPT, Devens faced Dare before in the BWFE and actually defeated him. Our current ring announcer, Robert Stock, was Devens' manager. Dare would not be seen again for quite some time.
Deal: Devens is fading fast. Grayse LETS GO, STEPS BACK, and goes for the LIGHTS OUT SUPERKICK!
Storm: But Gordon TRIPS Grayse, GRABS Ellers, and THROWS the iPad to Devens behind Ellers' back!
Deal: Devens CLOCKS Grayse in the head with the iPad! And it malfunctions on contact, with Siri now repeating "DON'T GO MAD!" in a male British voice.
*Ellers: 1...2...3!
**DING**DING**DING**
*Stock: The winner of the match and NEEEEEEEEEEW RAGE HIGH STAKES CHAMPION - DOUG DEVENS!!!
Deal: Devens gets out of there QUICKLY as he now has to concentrate on Nightwalker.
Storm: The fans are booing the result. They're 100% in support of Grayse in this one.
Deal: Be that as it may, Doug Devens now possesses the belt that allows him to trade it in for a shot at any title he wants in RAGE.
Storm: If that is what he wants to do.
Deal: Scott Grayse held the High Stakes Championship for SEVERAL MONTHS and NEVER cashed it in. A missed opportunity to face Daniel Dare one more time? We'll never know. Because Doug Devens now holds the title, and that makes the Church an ESPECIALLY dangerous threat!
~~~
Deal: Once again Dare has his knives out and this time it’s for Harvey Adams.. Not only does Harvey find himself in a Loser Leaves RAGE Match, but he’s facing his daughters!
Storm: Yep, that is pure evil – or genius, depending on which side of the cosmos you’re sitting.
Deal: This must be horrible for ALL the competitors. Either Harvey Adams goes or both of his daughters do!
Storm: And there’s no way Stinker is going to let that happen. He’d sooner put salt on his corn flakes than let two lovely earners like Sweet FA and Tuppy go.
Deal: Yes, He’s already seen his income cut as Cora was revealed to be Kristal Ball! Anyway, enough about him, let’s pass things over to Stock as this one is about to get under way.
Stock: Righto, listen up, you bloody lot! This next bloody match is a “LOSER LEAVES RAGE MATCH”! Too bloody right it is. And just WHICH sod is bloody leaving? Well it’ll be EITHER….
Ladies and bloody gents – especially you gents, RAGE is now proper bloody proud to bring you – with a combined weight of an earth-shattering and totally incredible 235 bloody pounds; it’s T'n'T! - Lucky Tuppy and Tiffany "Sweet FA" Adams - The Sweet T’s!!
To the accompaniment of Neil Diamond - Sweet Caroline (Audio) Tuppy and Tiff (SFA) emerge through the curtain. Both blondes smile excitedly as they wave to the fans. The waves change to arm sways as they lead the fans into chanting the chorus along with the added “so good!” thrown in.
The girls are ‘dressed’ in plunging neckline one pieces which have absolutely no sides to them whatsoever. Sweet FA has pink lightning bolts on hers and Tuppy has blue ones. They both wear white cowboy boots with the same coloured lightning bolts.
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They strut down to the ring blowing kisses to the crowd, pausing occasionally for pictures.
Once in the ring they make a point of shaking the referee’s hand before taking their places in their corner, still smiling.
Stock: Bloody hell! OR!!!…. facing them…. hailing from Pittsburg, PA and weighing in at 285 bloody pounds, he is...HARVEY ADAMS!
("Harder, Faster, Better, Stronger " hits as Adams strolls to the ring like he owns the place….which he pretty much does. He enters the ring and poses as white pyro goes off over his head.)
Deal: And both girls rush over to give their dad a hug!
Storm: They’re probably secreting weapons on him so that he gets disqualified.
Deal: They are NOT! Besides, in those outfits those bimbos couldn’t possibly secrete anything.
Storm: Ah, but...no, that’s a fair point actually.
Deal: Terry Dale is our match official. He’s good to go and calls for the bell.
**DING**DING**
Storm: And …. nothing.
Deal: No, the girls back up and decide that they are going to tag as that’s the fair ‘Super Face Megastar’ thing to do. Harvey though won’t hear of it. He’s telling them to BOTH stay in the ring. Filthy Phil is loudly seconding that, pointing out that there was nothing in the rules about it being a tag match. Nerison has a word with Stock.
Storm: Yeah and Stock says that BOTH girls HAVE TO BE IN THE RING as that’s what Dare intended.
Deal: Tuppy apologises to Dale AND Harvey as she gets back into the ring. There’s STILL no action though.
Storm: And that’s not good enough for these fans OR for Stock. He’s telling them that if they don’t start NOW then all THREE will be LOSERS and kicked out. Adams immediately charges! Running clothesline. That flattens Tiffany. Tuppy darts forward to Spear Harvey, but he bends to catch her around the middle and Suplexes her over ONTO Tiff!
Storm: He ain’t messing around. It makes sense. If the girls AND him were going to be kicked out he may as well fight to save one of them – himself.
Deal: Let’s not forget that Adams only discovered he had a daughter – Tiffany, this year. So they aren’t exactly that close. As to Tuppy, she’s an adopted daughter. On the other hand, both girls are very impressed with Adams and do indeed seems to love him as the father he is. Then again, they aren’t the sharpest tools in the box.
Storm: Now Adams drops to pin BOTH!
Dale: ONE! - TWO!!
Deal: And Stinker has Rakshasa reach in and pull Adams backwards by the ankle! The girls both throw up an arm, but whether they’d have been in time is now academic.
Storm: Now normally Adams would be going off on one about that, but he’s shrugging it off. He stands and waits for both girls to stand. They then do Rock-Paper-Scissors for absolutely no reason that I can determine and Tuppy runs in to attack with a Missile Drop Kick - a REAL one! Harvey is knocked back into the ropes. He rebounds and jumps over Tuppy to charge at Tiff – who turns away to cover her face! NO! It’s a back kick!
Storm: And it catches Harvey square in the balls!
Deal: Harvey doubles and folds to his knees. Tiff turns around – horrified and runs over to apologise.
Storm: She should be attacking him not saying soothing words!
Deal: And that’s exactly what Stinker is telling her. He’s pounding a fist into the other palm and shouting at the two bimbos that this is their livelihoods at stake. And his!
Storm: It’s a fair point.
Deal: And Harvey suddenly strikes to drop Tiff with a jaw-breaker! In comes Tuppy! Running knee to the jaw!
Storm: And Stinker is slapping the apron in relief. Seems his bimbos may have finally woken up. Of course, how long they stay awake is an entirely different matter.
Deal: Adams drops backwards and Sweet FA twines her legs around his head!
Storm: That’s a proper Triangle Hold is that! A REAL submission move! How in the name of Neil “By Gawd” Puller did she do that?
Deal: Not a little ironic that Harvey has been tutoring these girls and now he’s seeing just how much they’ve learnt first hand. Oh, now Tuppy has the other arm and is applying a nasty wrist lock!
Storm: And those HURT!
Deal: Yeah, Harvey is suddenly up against it and try as he might can’t liberate himself. NO! He manages to pull out of Tuppy’s grasp, but she’s straight back on the arm and now seeking to hyper extend the elbow!
Storm: Looks like Harvey decided to teach them the extra painful moves.
Deal: And he’s certainly feeling it. Dale goes to a knee and asks - Does he quit!
Storm: Nope. He’s using his legs to crab around. He may be being throttled and faced with a broken arm, but he still weighs more than both bimbos combined!
Deal: Yes and he’s using that extra muscle to swivel around and – Foot to the ropes!
Storm: He did it!
Deal: Dale calls for the break and the two girls immediately release Harvey.
Storm: Stinker sure liked that – better than ice cold milk on his corn flakes, but NOT the clean break. He’s trying to convince those girls that they need to keep those holds on to the last second. Not sure he’s getting through to them though.
Deal: They’re bimbos. There’s very little chance that he is.
Storm: Yeah. That True Legend Harvey Adams is back up and applauding his girls’ efforts. Huh. Anyone would think that he didn’t want to win.
Deal: Or, it could be mind games: lull the pair into a false sense of security and then strike. With those two, that wouldn’t be difficult at all.
Storm: True. That’s probably it. See? He’s pretending to struggle for breath.
Deal: But they aren’t attacking, despite Stinker’s urgent entreaties. They’re telling him that it wouldn’t be fair and that Super Face Megastars never do stuff that’s unfair. Yeah, that went down real well with Phil.
Storm: But Harv darts forward! He scoops Tuppy up and DUMPS her! Now he rolls her up as Tiff is still arguing with Stinker!
Dale: ONE! - TWO!! -TH’
Deal: Sweet FA! She leaps in to crash into Harvey and break it up!
Storm: And Stinker is wiping the sweat from his brow. That was CLOSE.
Deal: All three roll to their feet. Tiff checks on her ‘sister’ and they are again good to go. Harvey waits in the middle of the ring. Tiff circles one side of him, Tuppy on the other. They both rush in and Harv steps back to neatly direct their heads – TOGETHER!
Storm: Damn fine Double Noggin Knocker there. True Legend standard was that.
Deal: The girls are reeling. Harv trips Tiff. She lands hard on her ass. He then grabs Tuppy. Across his shoulders and -
Storm: Samoan Drop!
Deal: He bridges!
Dale: ONE! - TWO!! -TH’
Deal: Again! Tiff gets in there in time. This time with a Twisting Bodyslam. Okay, she’s really NOT that big and it wasn’t what you’d call an emphatic slam, but it was enough and that’s what matters.
Storm: Hey! Look at that! Tuppy just slid to the side and grabbed one of Harv’s legs!
Deal: Tiff grabs the other! They peel them back over his head. They have him pinned!
Storm: Schoolboyed!
Dale: ONE! - TWO!! -THR’
Deal: Kick out!! Harvey powers out of that scattering both girls.
Storm: Yeah, and Stinker again slaps the apron in frustration, but that was close AND actual teamwork; not True Legend teamwork, but teamwork nonetheless.
Deal: Everyone is back on their feet. Adams is now smiling. He takes up a sideways, defensive stance and beckons his daughters to him. Tiff rushes in and jumps! Missile Drop Kick!
Storm: Misses! Adams was NEVER gonna get caught by that.
Deal: No, but as he twists aside Tuppy slides in to upend him!
Storm: That was just plain sneaky.
Deal: But Adams drops on top of her and still smiling pins her arms to the mat! She’s pinned!
Dale: ONE! -
Storm: See that? True Legend skill, is that.
Dale: TWO!! -
Storm: No way is she shifting Harvey. He’s twice her weight, vastly experienced and has ALL the True Legend skills. She’s toast.
Dale: THR’
Deal: Tiff! Sweet FA slams into him, grabs his head and rolls over to drag him off Tuppy- who immediately pops back up. Harvey rolls with the impact and flings Tiff into the ropes, He rises to a knee ready to follow up, but Tuppy connects with a lariat!
Storm: Yeah, she’s a sneaky one alright….for a bimbo.
Deal: Adams pitches forward. Tiff just manages to spread her legs wide so that Harvey misses them and his head hits the deck instead. Tiff scoots forward to sit on the back of his head!
Storm: She’ll never get a pin like that, but the fans don’t care. Those outfits are totally thong backed.
Deal: Hold on, Tuppy is trying to fold Adams’ legs. She is! She pulls his legs up then bends them at the knees to pass the feet to Tiff, who tucks them under her arms! Just LOOK at Adams’ bent back now!
Storm: A submission? They’re actually going for a submission?
Deal: Looks that way as Tuppy now sits, her back pressed against Adams’ thighs so her can’t kick out! And his back is being folded in half! Okay, look, those bimbos are pole dancers. Their backs fold like paper, but Harvey’s? Not so much. That looks seriously painful.
Storm: Yeah, positively unnatural! Come on, Harv, you’ve made your girls look good. There’s no need to drag things out any longer; so kick out already!
Deal: Dale is right there. He kneels to check on Harvey. Does he quit?
Storm: And end his career? Are you from Barsoom? No, if anyone is going to quit it’s one of those bimbos. Seriously RAGE doesn’t need so many bimbos. We could lose those two and not even notice. Harvey Adams? He’s a True Legend! You don’t go around losing True Legends. That’s not just careless, that’s unforgivable!
Deal: Don’t panic. Yet. Harvey isn’t tapping.
Storm: I knew he wouldn’t.
Deal: But he’s not breaking free either, but how can he?
Storm: With True Legend power! That’s how.
Deal: Stinker is yelling at Tuppy to brace harder and push against Harvey’s knees. At the same time he demands that Tiff lean back.
Storm: That’s a LOT of instruction for those two. They’ll never be able to -
Deal: HE TAPS! HARVEY ADAMS TAPS OUT!!!
Storm: NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!
**DING**DING**DING**
Stock: Ladies and bloody Gents, you WINNERS and NOT leaving RAGE – The SWEET T’s – Tiffany “Sweet FA” Adams and Tuppence “Tuppy” Banglarron-Adams! Which bloody means ….HARVEY ADAMS IS THE BLOODY LOSER AND MUST LEAVE RAGE!!!
Deal: The fans are in shock.
Storm: I’M in shock, never mind them!
Deal: Daniel Dare must be cackling his socks off right now. Harvey Adams is OUT of Rage and at the hands of his own daughters! They quickly release that savage pin and groaning Harvey rolls to his left. Both girls kneel there, looking at him in shock, while outside the ring Filthy Phil punches the air in delight. Harvey tests his back and then slowly stands.
Fans: HAR-VEY! HAR-VEY! HAR-VEY! HAR-VEY!
Deal: Now tears rolling down their faces, Tiff and Tuppy rush forward to embrace him. He in turn hugs them. There’s no animosity, no recriminations, no argument. Harvey then leans over each in turn to kiss the top of their head and then peels them off him so he can RAISE THEIR ARMS! Harvey Adams is PROUD of his daughters.
Storm: Hold on, common sense is prevailing. He’s calling for a mic. It’s always wise to hear a True Legend speak. So here’s where we get the killer twist. You just KNOW that Adams always has a killer twist in store.
Adams: Thank you. Thank you all. It’s been FUN. It’s been WILD. It’s been MEMORABLE.
Fans: HAR-VEY! HAR-VEY! HAR-VEY! HAR-VEY!
Adams: It was GOOD. BUT, but it’s time for me to move on AND….
Fans: HAR-VEY! HAR-VEY! HAR-VEY! HAR-VEY!
Adams: I can do so happily knowing that RAGE has a positive future. It does, because you are LOOKING AT THAT FUTURE! My daughters; Tiffany and Tuppence. Let me tell you – no father could be prouder. HERE! Here is future!!
Deal: Harvey raises the hands of his daughters in victory!
Fans: A-DAMS! A-DAMS! A-DAMS! A-DAMS!
Deal: Now all three Adams are smiling. Both girls reach up on tip toes to kiss their father’s cheek.
Storm: Damn it. It’s so emotional – reminds me of the Silverstar family reunion.
Deal: We’ve just witnessed the end of an era and possibly the dawning of a new one. An impressive performance – In a handicap match it has to be remembered, but still – perhaps this IS an indicator of things to come. As to Harvey Adams, we wish him every success and happiness in whatever he decides to do next.
Storm: Too right! True Legends never die. Just ask Buddy Meyers.
Deal: And now it’s time to turn the dial, all the way to BRUTAL. Yes. It’s Bare Knuckles time.
Storm: Bring it on! Who doesn’t love some extreme violence with their corn flakes?
Stock: And NOW! Ladies and bloody Gents, it’s time for some serious bloody carnage as we put the RAGE Bare Knuckles Championship on the bloody line! Your challenger…..MONSTER BIG BLOODY TEL!!!
(Monster by Automatic plays as the fans start booing with Monster Big Tel walking to the ring with a purpose.)
Stock: And here is your reigning bloody champion…. for those of you of a delicate disposition, for those with a weak bloody heart and any children watching – look away NOW, because - Standing 5’10” in her stripper bloody heels and weighing in at 115 pounds – Here is – THE BOOTSLUT!
My Mind Still Speaks by Misery Loves Company hits and the curtain parts. Vile pulls out a large, wheeled suitcase. She stands it vertically in the middle of the ramp and then unzips it. The Bootslut crawls out. She pulls from the case a plastic bottle of cola. She shakes it frantically in time with the music, then opens it spraying the crowd who jeer and boo. Uncaring, The Bootslut rubs the beer bottle lasciviously against her pussy before raising it to her mouth to vulgarly lick the bottle and drink what remains. She then retrieves a pile of brown paper bags. To the massive boos of the crowd she struts down to the ring passing out bags to the ‘ugly’ fans so that they can put them on their hideous faces. She spits out the cola in a wild spray at the first fan to complain. Laughing, she moves on only to pause halfway to thrust her tits at some unsuspecting fan. She insults his manhood, hands him the last bag and then turns away to a chant of “ZIP IT!” from the crowd.
In entering the ring The Bootslut makes a point of sliding back and forth along the middle rope so that it rubs against her pussy before stepping in to grind her exposed ass against the turnbuckle. After which she strides over to the ref and grabs their groin only to quickly release the hold laughing at the ‘nothing’ that was there. Finally she takes to her corner.
Deal: As charming and sophisticated as ever.
Storm: I think she may be part fish.
Deal: I dread to ask….why?
Storm: They don’t wear clothes either.
Deal: Right. But there’s no escaping the fact that The Bootslut IS to all intents and purposes, naked. The few strategically places pieces of electrical tape that she’s “wearing” hardly qualify as clothing.
Storm: But she is wearing a hood!
Deal: Yeah, that can be zipped shut. Not the smartest choice. You have to believe that Stinker had a hand in all that.
Storm: OR – she really IS a slut: one that doesn’t eat all her corn flakes. They’re the worst.
Deal: Tom Nerison is our referee and he doesn’t look at all impressed with the Bootslut’s antics so far. Something tells me she’s going to need a LOT of antics tonight as Big Tel measures 6’1” and weighs in at a formidable 330 pounds. That’s almost three times the muscle that she has! Plus, while she is technically only giving away 3” in height, that’s only due to those ridiculously tall spiked heels. Without them, I guess she’d be about 5’4”. So no way does she have his reach. Still, she is totally ruthless, so if I were Tel, I wouldn’t underestimate her.
**DING**DING**
Deal: There’s the bell and Big Tell immediately charges. It’s a Running Clothesline that -
Storm: Misses! She ducked and rolled.
Deal: Luckily for her or this would have been a VERY short fight. Now Tel wastes no time. He spins around, growls at the naked girl and barrels forward once again.
Storm: He jumps, twists and -
Deal: Senton Bomb! NO! She again rolls aside.
Storm: Well, she sure ain’t running; not in them boots.
Deal: Tel picks himself up. His mood is NOT improving. He takes a more measured approach now, stalking her, using those long arms to full effect, seeking to cut off any escape. And she rolls FORWARDS! Forwards to slam a foot into his balls! And just listen to this place. The sound of groaning fills it.
Storm: Everyone felt that! Except Stinker – he’s cheering like crazy.
Deal: And not the Bootslut. Tel doubles. She rolls back and kicks straight up! A dagger-like heel stabs across his cheek!
Storm: He’s cut and it’s a nasty one!
Deal: Tel staggers back still doubled in pain from that savage kick to the vitals. The Bootslut stands, saunters forward and rolls her head around. That thick braid whirls around and – with a flick of the head she slams that weight at the end into the side of his head!
Storm: Right on the temple!
Deal: Tel stumbles. He drops to a knee. His arms flail to the side. I don’t think he even knows where he is right now, but a hand finds the ropes and he pulls himself towards them. The Bootslut calmly follows. She steps, spins and a Spinning kick rakes across his chest!
Storm: Those heels are pure evil! She cut him AGAIN! Yeah, much to Stinker’s delight.
Deal: Yes, Tel now has a long line seeping blood right across his chest. And she’s not finished! She spins again to – NO! It was a fake. Tel buys it bringing up both arms to block, but instead she stamps down! That spike heel goes right THROUGH the toe of his boot!
Storm: Let’s hope he’s part Dalgurnian and only has 3 toes, otherwise he just lost some.
Deal: Tel hops back. The Bootslut strikes again – Bellringer. Tel is stunned! She slides out between the ropes to walk along the apron. She slaps her bare ass and flicks off the fans before taking up position directly behind Big Tel at the corner and …
Storm: Tag Rope! She’s looped the tag rope around his neck!
Deal: And is now doing her absolute damnedest to strangle him! Tel is quickly turning red.
Storm: And not because he’s mad – which he probably is.
Deal: Tel is trying to pull the cord free, but she has it so tight that he simply cannot get his meaty fingers under it! He’s waning! He’s sinking down! Can she have totally DOMINATED and HUMILIATED Big Tel so quickly?
Storm: Sure looks that way to me. What was that you said underestimating? Every inter-galactic space pirate knows that you NEVER underestimate a naked girl with a hood on. It’s just not done.
Deal: I’ll just take your word for it.
Storm: You should!
Deal: Tel is dropping right down. He’s now sitting on the bottom rope and that seems to be the only thing that’s keeping upright. Well, that and the cord that’s cutting so deeply into his neck. Nerison raises an arm. It drops!
Storm: Probably because he’s stopped breathing. That’ll do it most times.
Deal: Again Nerison raises an arm – the other. And that….
Storm: Falls! He is DONE! TOAST! FINISHED! Let this be a lesson to the entire roster; no one messes with a naked girl that wears a hood!
Deal: I can’t believe it. Of all the ways I thought that this match would play out, this most assuredly, wasn’t one of them.
Storm: That’s because you didn’t consult me beforehand.
Deal: And now Nerison tries the arm one more time. If this falls, so will Big Tel. The Bootslut will release the cord and he’ll fall to lie there for the inevitable 10 count. He lifts the arm – AND IT SHOOTS UP AND BACK. He grabs Boots’ braid and drags her over the ropes! He slams her down onto the mat in front of him and then stamps down on her tits!
Storm: BIG target, and luckily he used his good foot.
Deal: Boots bounces, cringes and rolls away covering her breasts as Tel slumps back. That took everything he had and now he’s gulping in great lungfuls of air. You have to wonder if he regrets his choice now. Tel finished sixth in BOH and that permitted him to make a choice. He elected to face The Bootslut for the Bare Knuckles belt.
Storm: He should have taken that Double Jeopardy prize instead. At least then he’d still have all his toes.
Deal: The Bootslut gets up and asks Nerison to check her tits! He looks very uncertain. She presses herself against him and – SHOVES HIM - backwards into Tel!
Storm: No Disqualifications in Bare Knuckles, as Buddy Meyers always said.
Deal: As Tel pushes Nerison aside The Bootslut grabs the top rope and JUMPS to send both feet into Tel’s head!
Storm: He’ll be BLIND!
Deal: NO! Tel JUST squirms aside and then lunges to grab her by the throat. He pulls her in to – NO!! She knees him in the balls. Tel groans, but STILL somehow grabs HER groin to LIFT HER! Over the ropes he dumps her!
Storm: To bounce down off the apron. Lucky those big tits broke her fall.
Deal: Now Big Tel permits himself a grimace of pain. Two deep breaths and he’s good to go. Damn, that is one tough man. He’s completely ignoring all those cuts and bruises.
Storm: But he IS limping. Losing toes tends to do that though.
Deal: Now Boots gets back to her high heeled feet, but Tel drops down and snatches up a chair! She sees that and pulls an axe handle out from under the ring! Tel limps around. She can’t ruin; so even that pace is enough to catch her. Now he draws back, swings and -
Storm: BLAM!
Deal: She met the chair with the axe handle! It dented the chair! Oh, but Tel quickly reverses and slams the dented chair into her shoulder sending her crashing into the apron! She immediately pushes away from the apron – and gets clobbered across the back of the head! Down she goes.
Storm: Yeah, but only to all fours. She’s tough too.
Deal: Tel boots her in the ribs. That sends her almost UNDER the apron. She twists though and hammers the end of the axe handle down onto his injured foot! More blood spurts out! Tel howls in pain and hops back. Boots pulls herself fully out from the apron curtain and advances on Tel. She brings the handle back for a home run hit and – SWINGS!
Storm: BLAMMO!! That’s bigger than a BLAM, just in case you were wondering.
Deal: Tel met that swing with one of his own and it sends her axe handle spinning away. And the chair BREAKS! Tel casts it aside and limps forward to grab her by that braid. He hammers her head into the top of the barrier! She falls back – stunned. Tel SPITS on her – to cheers form the crowd. Seems they have a favorite and it’s not her.
Storm: Well, she is naked AND wearing a hood. That’s always a No-No.
Deal: Tel limps off – off to pull a table from under the ring. He slides it into the ring and it’s followed by a chair! The fans are getting real loud now, but LOOK! The Bootslut is back up and pulls a large bag from under the ring – a bag of -
Storm: Nails! Just look, some of them are poking through the bag!
Deal: Boots clambers back into the ring, bag in hand. Tel follows – with a bicycle chain in hand!
Storm: Nasty!
Deal: Very. The two unflinchingly head to the centre of the ring. Tel swings the chain!
Storm: Ducked!
Deal: Now she swings the bag! Tel sways back and the weight of the bag spins her around. It must be really difficult trying to keep your balance wearing heels like those.
Storm: And Tel whips her ass!
Deal: Blood flies! She spins around to again swing the bag- right into the side of Tel’s face!
Storm: What face???? She ripped most of it away!
Deal: The left side of Tel’s face is just a mask of blood now. You can see bits of flesh hanging off! And Tel slowly turns back to LASH her across the tits!
Storm: In fairness she was thrusting them in his direction.
Deal: They’re cut! More blood sprays around. And Tel swings again ripping a line across her stomach! A fourth! He pulls back for another, fourth strike that – NO!! She snaps out a kick! That stabs the knee! Tel’s leg buckles and he falls into -
Storm: - The bag of nails! She’s picking him apart – first the foot, now the knee! Hey, and Stinker is loving this.
Deal: And she’s paying a heavy price for it, but she determinedly swings that bag AGAIN – NO! Tel catches it! He shoves it forward into her face! I hope for her sake that the hood protected her. Oh, but Tel rips the bag out of her hands and tosses it aside. Now he wraps the bike chain around his fist and PUNCHES her in the side of the head! She’s down!
Storm: Just a lot. But hey! Look, she’s pushing back up.
Deal: And Tel grabs her head and slams his good knee into the side of it. That drops her! Nerison steps in for the count.
Nerison: 1 – 2 – 3
Storm: Well, Tel ain’t waiting around. He’s real busy setting up that table.
Nerison: 4 – 5 – 6
Deal: And not just that. He’s emptied the contents of that bag all over it!
Storm: Wow. Not just nails. There are tacks, screws, bolts, screwdrivers and ...is that a trowel?
Deal: It is. No wonder that bag did so much damage to Tel.
Nerison: 7 – 8 -
Deal: And she’s up! Boots shakes her head and snatches up the chair that Tel had pushed in. Tel turns from admiring his work.
Storm: It IS good work.
Deal: And gets to eat chair! Down he goes and she hammers away at his head – again and again! Now she pushes the end of the chair into his throat and LEANS on it. She’s standing ON him and those heels are really digging in!
Storm: She almost strangled him last time. Looks like she’s out to finish the job here.
Deal: Again Tel is turning all shades of red and purple and – oh! He reaches up to grab her by the tits and twists both savagely!
Storm: That’s her fault for having them almost in his face.
Deal: Tel continues to crush and twist. She shouts out in pain. She raises a foot to stamp down on his – NO! Tel twists to throw her sideways across the ring. He rolls over gagging and coughing. Boots meanwhile rolls onto her knees and then slowly straightens. Those boobs of hers sure have taken a battering tonight. But Tel is still struggling for breath. She approaches. Spin Kick! That pointed toe stabs into the side of his head. He drops and she….oh no.
Storm: She is sitting on his face!
Deal: With her legs trapping his arms. Looks like she doesn’t a repetition of what just happened. Tel is thrashing, trying to get free, but she leans right over his head giving him no ready target. Still Tel tries. He – ROLLS! Tel rolls her over, but she’s like a limpet, refusing to let go! Tel rolls again and – stops. He’s out of breath! She may have done it here. Slowly she releases and |Nerison starts to count.
Nerison: 1 – 2 – 3
Storm: What a way to go. I’m betting Big Tel never expected this.
Nerison: 4 – 5 – 6
Deal: I doubt it. But look, his breathing has been relentlessly targeted all fight. He’s a big man that needs a LOT of oxygen and The Bootslut has repeatedly restricted that.
Nerison: 7 – 8 – 9
Deal: What a match and what a finish. The Bootslut retains in remarkable fashion to –
Nerison: TE’-
Deal: NO! Tel throws an arm up! Boots can’t believe it. She telling Nerison that – well, I won’t repeat her words. Let’s just say she’s questioning his ability to count.
Storm: Well, it WAS real close.
Deal: She’s livid about this and is letting Nerison know it. And Tel! He fires a forearm up between her legs, lifting her off her feet! As she lands he pulls her in – Backbreaker! He turns her over for a Gut Buster! He staggers back, gathering more air, more energy. Boots slowly peels herself up off the mat.
Storm: She’s still in better shape than him.
Deal: Tel swings his good foot! A boot under the jaw sends her spinning back across the ring! Now he limps over to grab her. He pulls her in and – NO! Eye rake! Now she slithers behind him to loop her long braid around his neck!
Storm: More choking! Hey, it’s a tactic that’s definitely paid off. No way can Big Tel survive another throttling.
Deal: I think that you’re right and so does Tel. He’s frantically back-pedalling, even with that bad foot. He crushes her into a corner, pulls out and backs in sharply – and again! Still she clings on.
Storm: Four! FIVE! SIX!!! that did it.
Deal: Bi Tel stumbles forward again struggling for air and just LOOK at all the marks around his blood stained neck! It looks like he’s been HUNG – repeatedly! But those crushing body blocks seem to have winded The Bootslut too. It looks like a matter of who recovers the fastest.
Storm: She’s up!
Deal: He’s up! Boots steps in and swing a boot at his balls! CAUGHT! Tel catches it and pulls her in for a short arm clothesline – using the leg. Boots almost falls, but Tel pulls her back in. Head Butt! Blood sprays but Tel doesn’t care. Now he – CHOKESLAMS her! He stamps on her gut and then pulls her up and over with an Arm Drag!
Storm: That’ll leave a stain for sure.
Deal: Tel seems to be working on pure adrenaline right now. Honestly, I’m not sure how he’s still standing and The Bootslut just keeps getting back up, no matter what he does to her. OH! Tel slumps. He drops to a knee. Looks like that adrenaline just evaporated. Boots senses her chance. Pulls herself up and starts to roll her head. Just look at that weight spinning around. That is going to do some serious damage when it hits!
Storm: Yeah, that thing is EVIL.
Deal: In she steps to – CHAIR! Tel snatches the chair up and SWINGS it! To smash her in the head! She drops. Tel crawls over and … damn.
Storm: Wow.
Deal: He just closed the zips! Now The Bootslut can’t effectively speak and certainly can’t see!
Crowd: ZIP IT! ZIP IT! ~clap-clap-clap~ ZIP IT! ZIP IT! ~clap-clap-clap~
Storm: Well, in my expert opinion I’d have to say that that is going to make matters harder for her.
Deal: Tel links his hands high overhead and slams them down onto her battered and bleeding chest!
Storm: He may have broken some ribs there!
Deal: Now Tel stands. He pulls her up and – POWERBOMB! Boots doesn’t know where she is right now. She fumbling,. Trying to find the zipper and Tel is immediately back at her. Up she goes – Hesitation Suplex!
Storm: Straight through the table – tacks, nails, screws, bolts and those other tools! Stuff flies all over!
Deal: And he follows that with a big chair shot to the head! And he’s not finished! He lifts her up and just LOOK at all that stuff embedded into her flesh! Monster Lock straight back down onto the chair, the nails and ruined table! He stamps HARD on her head! Now he staggers bent – totally spent. He drops to a knee as Nerison counts.
Nerison: 1 – 2 – 3
Storm: Hmm… looks to me like she’s definitely not moving. Of course she could be playing possum. Apparently naked women in hoods do that a lot. That’s what Neil Puller says.
Nerison: 4 – 5 – 6
Deal: Those were brutal, savage hits. I don’t see how anyone could survive those.
Nerison: 7 – 8 – 9
Deal: And let’s not forget that she’s still effectively blindfolded, but Stinker is telling her to “stop bloody messin’ about and get back up”.
Deal: Lots of sympathy there then.
Nerison: TEN!!!!
**DING**DING**DING**
Stock: Ladies and bloody Gents, your bloody WINNER and NEW RAGE BARE KNUCKLES CHAMPION!! - MONSTER BIG BLOODY TEL!!!!
Deal: A popular winner. He seems to have a gift for ending Bare Knuckles reigns. I believe he did the same to Nightwalker.
Storm: Yep, that’s what Neil Puller said too.
Deal: Tel holds up the belt and takes in the cheers of the crowd. Oh, but as he turns the knee buckles and he winces. He looks down on the battered and bloody form of the Bootslut – who is just starting to move again. She rolls onto her knees and HE BATTERS HER WITH THE BELT!
Storm: And she’s down again!
Deal: Now Tel angrily pries that weight from her hair, holds it in his hand to – close the hand into a fist and punch her in the jaw!
Storm: Yeah see how much she likes it!
Deal: And now he peels her backwards to get a better hold of – THE HOOD! Big Tel is looking to unmask The Bootslut!
Storm: Quite right too! I told you – I told you: never trust a naked lady in a hood.
Deal: Stinker is telling his Security team to step in and stop him, but they are rather spread out and not currently close to the ring. Getting that hood off is proving REALLY difficult – so Tel uses …. TIN SNIPS! He’s cut through the tube at the top that holds her hair and then peels the whole thing down!
Storm: Huh. That can’t be right.
Deal: WHAT!? It’s Kristal Ball! I don’t believe it. Stinker has used that girl under her own name and then masked her to ALSO COMPETE as La Reina Corazon – aka Cora AND as The Bootslut! This has the fans VERY upset! They’d been CHEERING for Kristal and Cora and HATING The Bootslut – only to find - IT’S THE SAME PERSON!
Storm: Wild. Stinker claims THREE salaries for the same girl.
Deal: No wonder we never saw all three at the same time! Not that Big Tel cares. He pulls her up by that braid to show the fans exactly who it is and what happens to people who get in his way! Now he drops her like so much dirty laundry and limps out of the ring.
Storm: By GAWD! As Neil puller would say.
Deal: Year 22 is certainly not short on shocks and surprises and I’m sure that there are even more to come.
Storm: And they’ll probably be coming once the trash is cleared out of the ring.
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DEAL: Fans it is now time for the RAGE Gauntlet Tag Title Match as we see history-making champions Thee Storm, the duo of Lady Giant and Crazy Jenna taking on the team of “Action” Jay Jackson and Gemini, who find themselves challenging thanks to their placing in the Bouts of Honor.
STORM: While both teams might be loved by the crowd, it’ll be up to one to show that killer instinct to leave with the titles.
DEAL: Let’s go to the ring for our introductions!
*STOCK: This bloody match is scheduled for one bloody fall and is for the bloody RAGE Gauntlet Tag Titles! Introducing the challengers, they are the team of “ACTION” JAY JACKSON AND GEMINI!!!
(The fans erupt into cheers as Back In The Game by Airbourne begins to play while the numbers 1, 2, 5, 10, 100, 1000 and higher appear on a rolling counter that increases in speed the higher the numbers get. Eventually the numbers stop counting and the counter explodes on the RAGE-Vision replaced by the words WELCOME TO THE BUDDY LIST with the Yin-Yang symbol behind it. This then merges into the opening guitar riff of “Ain’t No Love in Oklahoma” By Luke Combs.
A series of explosions go off by the entrance way, leaving a large cloud of smoke behind. As the smoke disappears the duo of Gemini and Jackson are greeted with a thunderous pop from the fans and begins heading towards the ring. They are accompanied by Homeless Don and make their way to the ring, exchanging words of strategy as they climb in. Each takes a turnbuckle and raise their arms as the fans continue to cheer.)
*STOCK: And their opponents…
(The arena goes black. Lightning strikes and the thunder BOOMS.)
*STOCK:Ladies and bloody gentlemen now entering the arena Crazy Jenna and Lady Giant. Together they are the history bloody making TCW AND RAGE heavyweight tag team champions....THEE STORM!!!!
(FANS GIVE A HUGE POP!!! Thee Storm stalks slowly to the ring. Both women climb to the top of opposite corners they call their lighthouses. They cheer on their fans. Thee Storm climbs down and readies for the match to begin.)
**DING**DING**
DEAL: Here we go!! Jenna and Jackson start things off, and it’s speed versus speed right out of the gate with these two. Jackson takes Jenna down with a crisp arm drag, Jenna pops up and answers with a lightning-fast headscissors. Jackson flips through, lands on his feet, and the two freeze for half a second and you can tell there’s a bit of respect there, and the fans reward both with a huge pop.
STORM: Looks like Gemini is calling for the tag though, and Jackson obliges. Giant offers a tag to Jenna, but Jenna seems to say in a minute. Giant smiles and nods, and in steps Gemini.
DEAL: Jenna lashes out with a kick, and Gemini takes a few, but he absorbs Jenna’s kicks, checks one, and sweeps her leg out from under her. Jenna scrambles to her feet while Gemini attempts an armbar, but Jenna avoids it, rolls, and dives to her corner, making the tag, and in comes Giant!
STORM: Jenna might be speed, but with Lady Giant in, now the power game begins. Lady Giant bulldozes Gemini with a shoulder block that sends him down to the mat. She hauls him up for a delayed vertical suplex, holding him aloft as the crowd counts along before slamming him down. Cover, one.. two… but that’s it says referee Terry Dale.
DEAL: Both get to their feet and Gemini delivers a few kicks, keeping Lady Giant at range, but then she is able to slip a kick and lock up, headlock on Gemini, Gemini whips her into the ropes. Gemini goes for a leapfrog but that’s a pretty big ask, and instead he’s caught by Lady Giant and dumped with an overhead belly-to-belly suplex!
STORM: Gemini lands hard and the fans applaud the move by Giant, but there’s also a contingent behind Gemini, and he gets to a knee holding his lower back, but he’s close to the corner, and in tags Jackson. A quick tag and Gemini steps to the apron as Homeless Don asks about his back.
DEAL: Jackson rushes in, tries to chop the giant down with leg kicks and quick strikes, but Lady Giant catches him mid-leap and throws him into the corner. A series of chops in the corner and Giant tags Jenna. Giant keeps Jackson in the corner as Jenna runs to a corner, charges the ropes, leaps off the center rope as Giant moves, and Jenna hits a springboard crossbody splash in the corner on Jackson!
STORM: Jackson stumbles out and Jenna cradles, one… two… kickout! Innovative offense by Jenna, and Jackson is down. Jenna brings him up, but Jackson with a quick fireman’s carry and then, as Jenna jumps to her feet, he takes her with another, but then flips into a bridge, one… two… kickout by Jenna!
DEAL: Both pop to their feet and now Jackson with a wristlock. Jenna cartwheels out, tries to hit a low dropkick. but Jackson sidesteps it. Jackson attempts an elbow drop, rolled out by Jenna who pops to her feet, standing moonsault finds nothing but the mat! Jackson runs the ropes, blind tag by Gemini.
STORM: Jackson with a clothesline attempt, ducked by Jenna, but then she runs right into a knee lift from Gemini! Jackson off the ropes and hits a flying forearm to the back of Jenna’s head, sending her right into Gemini’s snap roundhouse kick!
DEAL: Jenna goes down and Gemini with the cover, one… two… kickout! Gemini locks in a heel hold and Jenna is in the middle of the ring, but she’s trying to get to Lady Giant. Lady Giant is able to cut the distance with her height, but not enough to get the tag. Jenna though is refusing to give in and Gemini lets the heel hold go, pulls her up to her feet by her leg, then snaps to the mat with a dragon screw!
STORM: Gemini grapevines the leg once again and Jenna is in trouble. Jenna again tries to pull herself across the mat but Gemini is able to keep her grounded. Gemini again pulls her up, and he’s thinking another dragon screw, but this time Jenna leaps up at him - catches an enzugiri!
DEAL: Gemini drops to a knee and Jenna lands on the mat, then kicks both her feet up catching Gemini flush in the chin! Gemini goes down and Jenna gets to her feet, favoring her leg but makes the tag! Lady Giant is in and bulldozes down Gemini with a shoulder tackle! Gemini gets up and Giant with a clothesline. She rushes across the ring and nails Jackson with a forearm!
STORM: Lady Giant trying to clean house and Gemini is getting back up, Lady Giant runs the ropes, and nearly decapitates him with a boot! Cover and Dale is in position, one… two… but Gemini get the shoulder up.
DEAL: Quick tag out to Jenna as Giant whips Gemini into the ropes, bearhug by Giant and Jenna hits a springboard dropkick! Jackson comes in and eats a short-arm headbutt from Giant! Cover by Jenna, one… two… but Gemini kicks out! Quick tag out to Lady Giant again and now Giant comes in body slams him. Giant with a cover, one… two… but Gemini kicks out.
STORM: Lady Giant brings Gemini up, whips him into the ropes, but then ducks her head on the way back and Gemini with a leap frog, hits the ropes, and leaps with double knees into the chest of Lady Giant! Lady Giant gets knocked back and Gemini follows up with a shotgun dropkick that sends her tumbling through the ropes and to the outside.
DEAL: Gemini runs the ropes and leaps over, rolling plancha onto Giant on the outside! Giant hits the guardrail and Gemini quickly pops to his feet, because Jenna is in, runs the ropes, and suicide dive!! She nailed Gemini and now all three are down on the outside.
STORM: Jackson waits for Jenna to get to her feet and as she does, he runs and leaps off the apron, taking her down with a clothesline. All four competitors are on the outside as Jackson gets to his feet and grabs Lady Giant, rolling her in.
DEAL: He helps Gemini up and Gemini climbs in, and he makes the tag to Jackson. Jackson goes up top and Giant gets to her feet, Gemini hits a standing dropkick while Jackson comes off the top with a missile dropkick! Giant is down and Jackson covers, one… two… but Giant kicks out!
STORM: Meanwhile, Crazy Jenna is making her way over to her corner, and Jackson brings Giant up, swinging neckbreaker. Cover by Jackson, one… two… but Jenna breaks it up, stomping on his back. Jackson gets to his feet as Jenna goes back to her corner, and now both teams are not so much in the “we’re all friends” mindset.
DEAL: All four know there’s gold on the line, Storm. Jackson runs the ropes and goes for a flying crossbody on Giant as she gets to a knee, but Giant catches him! What strength by Giant and she has Jackson up and is carrying him around the ring. Tag by Jenna who climbs to the top rope and hits a diving crossbody to the back of her own partner, bringing Jackson down in a powerslam!!
STORM: That’s definitely a way to add some extra “umph” to the move. Giant rolls out of the ring and Jenna rolls on top of Jackson. One… two… Gemini breaks it up by pulling Jenna off!
DEAL: Jenna pulls Jackson up and whips him into the turnbuckle. Jenna charges in with a meteora double knees into Jackson, and then Jenna whips him again across the ring. She charges again, but this time Jackson moves and she collides with the corner, stumbles out, and Jackson with a huge German suplex! He gets up on his toes and he’s got the bridge, one… two… but Jenna rolls her shoulder up!
STORM: Both are down on the mat and now the crowd is on their feet for both teams. The crowd is cheering for both Jenna and Jackson, both partners trying to rally their teammate. Jenna dives to tag in Giant, Jackson dives to tag in Gemini!
DEAL: Gemini and Giant meet in the middle of the ring and Giant with a sidewalk slam! She hooks the leg, one… two… but Gemini kicks out! Giant pulls up Gemini and says it’s over, and she goes for her powerbomb! She’s got Gemini up, but he hits an elbow to her forehead and snaps back, hitting a huirricanrana that sends her headfirst into the corner!
STORM: An innovative counter to what very well could have been the ending blow of the match, Deal.
DEAL: Gemini rushes in and unloads with a rapid-fire combo—low kick, palm strike, a spinning back fist—but Lady Giant is held up by the turnbuckle and won’t go down. Gemini steps back and hits a spinning heel kick and that brings her down, and right into a Gemini roll up. One… two… thre… no! Lady Giant kicks out!
STORM: Gemini doesn’t let up though and as Giant gets up, he hits his “Face the Truth” codebreaker variation! Giant pinwheels her arms as she goes down and Gemini covers with Dale in position! One… two… thre… NO! Jenna breaks it up!
DEAL: That was very close to being a Three!
STORM: Yes it was, and Jenna knows it. Jenna’s trying to cheer Giant on, but Gemini knows that he has an opening. He pulls Giant up and hooks her, looks like he’s thinking “Reality Check!” He’s got Giant up, but her height is definitely making it awkward.
DEAL: Lady Giant delivers an elbow to the side of the head, drops behind Gemini, and then makes the tag to Jenna! Lady Giant falls through the middle and top rope to the outside as Jenna comes off the ropes with a springboard forearm!! She catches Gemini and goes for the cover, one… two… but Jackson with the save!
STORM: Jackson pulled Jenna off and saved the match for his team, but as he goes to the apron he’s caught with a dropkick from Jenna, knocking him off the apron!
DEAL: Jackson is on the floor, so is Giant, and now Jenna connects with a knee lift, and she doubles Gemini over, she’s going for her run-up bulldog in the corner, but Gemini is able to block it! He’s got her up for a belly-to-back suplex, but instead she rolls down his back.
STORM: Gemini turns around, boot to the stomach, and she’s hooked him for the DDT!
DEAL: She spikes Gemini and it could be over, but instead, Gemini lifts her like he’s going for a Northern Lights, but reaches out and tags Jackson as he makes it to the apron! Gemini spins around with Jenna in his grip and Jackson leaps… “LIGHTS, CAMERA, ACTION” OFF THE TOP ROPE!!
STORM: Good lord she never saw it coming!!
DEAL: Jackson with the cover as Gemini charges the ring and cuts off Lady Giant! One… two… THREE!!! WE HAVE NEW RAGE GAUNTLET TAG CHAMPS!!
**DING**DING**DING**
*STOCK: Ladies and bloody Gentlemen… the winners of this match… AND NEW RAGE GAUNTLET TAG CHAMPIONS… GEMINI AND “ACTION” JAY JACKSON!!!
STORM: I can’t believe this, Deal!
DEAL: Jay Jackson and Gemini used an opening and just a small quick counter to capture the Tag Titles! Terry Dale hands the new champions their titles while Lady Giant checks on Crazy Jenna. Jackson and Gemini have knocked off Thee Storm in a classic, high-impact, high speed encounter here tonight! Jenna is pulling herself up and the former champs are looking at the new champs… and extend their hands!
STORM: Oh great, now I really can’t believe this.
DEAL: All four competitors shake hands, and what a great sign of respect! Jenna and Giant applaud the new champs as they leave the ring, and Gemini and Jackson each take a corner, titles in hand, to celebrate this huge win!!
Deal: Our next match is a match paid for by Rich Mason Promotions and is taking place in Saudi Arabia as Superstar Steve Hogar is coming out of retirement one last time to take on a bitter rival of his, Kip Kutler. The fans here in attendance at MSG will be watching on the RAGE Vision.
Storm: The origins of this match go back over a decade when both men were a part of Mason Inc. Steve Hogar was the wily veteran and Kip Kutler was a young rising star at the time. They had serious heat that exploded after Hogar's departure from the group and they have had heat ever since.
Deal: Let's not forget that, until recently, Kip Kutler was BLACKLISTED from this industry for YEARS, and Steve Hogar bashed him on numerous occasions. When Kutler returned, Steve Hogar was one of the individuals that Kutler called out. Kutler used his past relationship with Rich Mason to lure Hogar out of retirement.
Storm: Kutler heard what Steve Hogar said about him, and you know what? Kutler has had things to say about Hogar as well.
Deal: Tonight is the night that they settle their differences, once and for all.
Storm: This will be Steve Hogar's last match - win, lose, or draw. Each of these participants will earn ONE MILLION DOLLARS just to participate in this match.
Deal: The winner will receive a percentage of tonight's gate, and there was a sell out with over 60,000 tickets being sold. Let's go to the ring!
*Ring Announcer (in both Arabic and English): This match is a FIGHT TO THE FINISH! There are NO RULES, NO DISQUALIFICATION, and NO COUNT OUTS! Introducing first, from Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA, he weighs in at 250 pounds, he is SUPERSTAR STEVE HOGAR!
("Hellraiser" by Ozzy Osbourne plays as Hogar makes his way to the ring. He receives a mixed reaction, but more boos than cheers. Hogar ignores the fans as he has a businesslike look on his face. Hogar is dressed in his wrestling attire - black trunks and a red Superstar t-shirt.)
Deal: Hogar is not very popular here tonight.
Storm: Kip Kutler has been throwing out a lot of accusations. One of those accusations is that Hogar is a DRUNK.
Deal: While Hogar has had issues with alcohol in the past, including two DUI arrests, he claims that he has been clean for some time.
Storm: The question is.....did Hogar have enough time to prepare for this match?
Deal: He claims that he did. He said that he was in "fighting shape" even before this match was signed, and while he's not in the "best" shape of his life, he's in good enough shape to beat Kutler or so he claims. He might have an uphill battle, because as we've seen, Kutler is in peak condition.
Storm: There's no doubt about that. Kutler quickly asserted himself in the main event scene after his return to RAGE and he has much to lose if Hogar manages to defeat him.
Deal: Hogar began his career in Japan in the early 90s and made his US debut in the UWF in November, 1996.
Storm: I remember that night!
Deal: Hogar was brought to the UWF by Rich Mason to team with Dan Williams against two of the top wrestlers at the time, Shawn Hart and Fury. Fury turned on Shawn Hart and Mason Inc. was born. Mason and Hogar have had their ups and downs over the years, sometimes as teammates and other times as enemies.
Storm: Rich Mason recently claimed that he pulled Hogar out of poverty again.
Deal: That may be an exaggeration but Hogar was no doubt lured by the money. That might explain some of the fans' disdain toward him.
*Ring Announcer (in both Arabic and English): And his opponent, hailing from Toronto, Ontario Canada and weighing in at 280 pounds here is The Canadian Destroyer... "THE NEW AGE ICON"... KIP KUTLER!!!
"The prophecy has been fulfilled!"
"This is his time"
"His Destiny Awaits"
(A siren can be heard softly building up with a guitar and lamb bag drum beat. The TCW Tron lights up to the image Kutler standing with his head down and then an image appears of him walking forward."Stricken" by Disturbed hits the PA system and Kip walks out from behind the curtain, and stops at the top of the stage. He holds his arms out to the sides, and spins once around, allowing the fans to soak in his essence. He stands while the chorus of the song begins.He walks down the ramp, yelling back at the fans who are shouting at him. Once he reaches the ring, Kip hops up onto the apron on his knee, letting his other leg hang loosely, as he pulls his sunglasses off, and tosses them into the crowd. He quickly lifts his leg and slips it through the ropes, straddling the middle rope for a moment, before completely getting in the ring. Kip quickly turns and climbs up onto the second turnbuckle, and he holds his arms out again, and tilts his head back, letting everyone bask in his presence for a moment. He takes a long stare of the crowd looking through them before heading back to the middle of the ring, awaiting his opponent's arrival.)
Storm: Kip Kutler has arrived and he means business!
Deal: He has a look on his face that can burn through lead. He looks like a man on a mission.
Storm: Kutler is now staring down Hogar and he suddenly cracks up laughing. This causes Hogar to take a step toward him, but the referee gets in between to restrain Hogar. This will not be a friendly scientific match. Both of these men are out for blood.
Deal: Both of these men look eager to get started. The ref is already at work, trying to keep them in their respective corners as they bark insults at each other.
Storm: You can cut the tension with a knife. The hatred between these two is out of this world.
Deal: Joining Kutler and Hogar in Saudi Arabia is Rich Mason, the promoter of this match.
(Cut to the skybox where Mason is seated with an entourage. The bald 70 something year old Mason is wearing a suit and has his usual poker face.)
Deal: Mason made sure that his name was all over that ring.
Storm: He obviously sold some advertising!
(The middle of the ring has an ad for Corona Beer. There are smaller ads for Nike, Monster Energy, DraftKings, and HBO. There is also a "Rich Mason Promotions" emblem. The turnbuckles all have "Mason" on them. There is a banner that says "RAGE: Pro Wrestling Generation" and "Rich Mason Promotions" in the background.)
Deal: Is this Rich Mason's response to Mason International's rebranding? He walked away from his own company early this year and disappeared for quite some time, only to return to RAGE of all places upon request of Kip Kutler.
Storm: No doubt Mason will be making a handsome profit from this match. Whenever there is money to be made, Mason is right there.
Deal: This match is unsanctioned. It is being brought to you as a joint venture between RAGE, Rich Mason Promotions, and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Storm: Let's remind the people why this match is taking place in Saudi Arabia and not the US.
Deal: Steve Hogar was not able to get cleared by ANY state athletic commission in the United States.
Storm: They went to every state?
Deal: I don't know about that, but they did go to Hogar's home state of Wisconsin and the state of Mississippi, which is one of the most lenient states for approval, and he was denied in both places.
Storm: If he couldn't get cleared in Mississippi, you have to wonder how long he will be able to last tonight. It may not be a question as to who wins this match as much as it's a question as to how long this match lasts.
Deal: All indications point to this being a short match.
Storm: Vegas has Hogar being a +900 underdog in this match.
Deal: The two are in the center of the ring as the ref explains the rules.....
Storm: What rules?
Deal: The ref tells them to shake hands. Kutler laughs and Hogar shakes his head in disgust.
**DING**DING**
Deal: Kutler and Hogar are face-to-face and they are mouthing off to each other and they lock up. Kutler gets the early advantage and punches Hogar in the face! He hits him again and again! Hogar hits Kutler back with some fists of his own! Kutler responds with his own flurry of punches and Hogar goes down!
Storm: Down goes Hogar! Down goes Hogar!
Deal: Kutler follow up with kicks and stomps to the face of Steve Hogar. Kutler is yelling at Hogar as he punishes him. Hogar tries to break free, but Kutler with some more stomps.
Storm: He won't give Hogar an opening!
Deal: Hogar tries to spring up, but Kutler with a kick right to the chin and Hogar goes down again! Kutler follows it up with more kicks and punches.
Storm: This is not gonna be a scientific match.
Deal: Not at all! Kutler is telling Hogar to "give it up" as he continues the beating. He has Hogar at the edge of the ring and shoves him to the outside with his foot! Hogar is on the outside and Kutler runs up to the top rope and he comes CRASHING down on Hogar with a flying bodypress! Kutler is now SMASHING Hogar's head against the steel steps!
Storm: Hogar is getting SLAUGHTERED out there!
Deal: Kutler is NOT letting up as he he SMASHES Hogar's head into the steel steps for the tenth time. That man has had NUMEROUS concussions in his long for God's sake! Kutler throws Hogar right into the guard rail and he continues his assault!
Storm: There are no count outs and no disqualifications.
Deal: Kutler has one foot on Hogar's neck as he grabs a chair and pushes it right into Hogar's gut, knocking the wind out of him!
(Cut to Rich Mason, in the skybox, who is lighting up a cigar.)
Deal: Rich Mason is obviously enjoying this.
Storm: Now we can see why Hogar wasn't cleared by ANY state athletic commission. This man is in NO condition to be wrestling. Somebody needs to stop this match before he suffers permanent damage.
Deal: Kutler is NOT letting up! He just face slammed Hogar right into the chair! Is the man still conscious?
Storm: Remember this is a 55 year old man who has not wrestled in a number of years. How much punishment can he take?
Deal: Kutler throws Hogar into the side of the ring, shoulder-first. He scoops up Hogar and tosses him onto the ring apron.
(Kutler raises his arms to a crowd pop.)
Deal: Kutler is tearing Hogar apart and these fans are loving it.
Storm: These fans are bloodthirsty! They want BLOOD!
Deal: They're getting blood as Hogar already has a cut. Kutler pulls Hogar up and look at at that! Hogar is swinging his fists and connects! I'm not sure if Hogar even knows where he's at, but he has some fight left in him. Kutler fires back and Hogar responds with a flurry of punches and Kutler is PISSED! Kutler with an uppercut and a superkick and Hoger goes down like a stack of bricks!
Storm: The Saudi fans are really getting into this.
Deal: Hogar is in trouble as Kutler is now ripping off the turnbuckle bad. He said that he's done taking it easy on him, that it's time to take the gloves off. Hogar is moving and trying to make his way up. Kutler is standing in front of him and appears to be aiming ANOTHER superkick, right to the face, and Hogar goes down again!
(Kutler flips off Hogar)
*Kutler: Take that Hogarbage!
Storm: This is not looking good for Hogar. Does he have ANY fight left in him?
Deal: I don't know, but Kutler is continuing his assault. More kicks to the face and to the gut. Kutler comes off the ropes and nails him with a legdrop. Kutler grabs Hogar's head and slams it into the mat! Kutler goes up to the second rope and hits a double axe handle.
Storm: Kutler is out to punish Hogar.....just like he said he would!
Deal: Hogar is already cut open and Kutler is making an example out of him. Kutler pulls Hogar toward the corner post and SLAMS Hogar's leg into the post!
Storm: Is that the leg with the bad knee that he once had surgery on?
Deal: I'm afraid it is. Kutler seems to have done his homework as he knows exactly what to target. Kutler does it again and again!
*Kutler (yelling): What do you have to say now HOGARBAGE?!
Storm: I'm guessing we won't see a handshake at the end of this one.
Deal: These two have despised each other for many years, dating back to when both of them were in Mason International. Kutler wraps Hogar's legs around the cornerpost and puts him in a figure four leglock. With little exception, this match has been ALL Kutler.
Storm: This isn't a match. This is an EXECUTION....and these bloodthirsty people are loving it!
(Cut to the skybox where Mason continues to smoke his cigar. Kutler walks around the corner and grabs a microphone.)
Storm: Rich Mason is loving it too. Kutler is back in the ring and he's has a microphone with him.
*Kutler: DO YOU QUIT HOGARBAGE?! Are you ready to QUIT?!
(Kutler holds up the mic to Hogar's mouth and his voice is muffled but a "No" comes out)
Storm: That sounds like a no.
(Kutler laughs and tosses the mic aside as he resumes the punishment.)
Storm: Kutler gave him a chance to quit and he REFUSED!
Deal: Kutler is on the top rope and nails Hogar with a flying elbow! He covers, 1......2.......and Kutler bounces up!
Storm: What?
Deal: Kutler sprung up before the ref counts to three.
Storm: And he's laughing!
(Kutler laughs as he resumes punishing Hogar.)
Storm: You can't say he's not living up to his word. He said he's gonna end Hogar and that's exactly what he's looking to do! Hogar is NOT prepared for what Kutler has in store for him.
Deal: Sadly you may be right. Hogar has been outwrestled and outbrawled. He's been overpowered and outmaneuvered. Kutler is in FIRM control of this match as he has Hogar in a chokehold.
(Hogar is gagging and there is some blood streaming down his face.)
Storm: They need to stop this match before somebody gets killed.
Deal: The ref doesn't seem to have any intention to stop this match. Kutler throws Hogar into that exposed turnbuckle and Hogar goes down again! Kutler with a SHOULDER BREAKER!
Storm: That's Hogar's bad shoulder, isn't it!
Deal: Hogar did have surgery on his right shoulder years ago and Kutler appears to be attempting to dislocate it as he places him in an armbar and turns it into a chicken wing! Hogar is screaming in pain as Kutler has that hold locked in and Kutler is laughing manically!
Storm: He looks like he wants to rip Hogar's shoulder out of it's socket!
Deal: Hogar continues to scream in pain!
Storm: This man is in trouble!
Deal: I think you're right! Hogar is in some serious pain as Kutler appears to be having the time of his life. Wait a minute, Kutler just released the hold and let Hogar's body fall to the mat.
Storm: What a nice guy!
Deal: Kutler scoops Hogar right back up and puts him in a Krippling Kutler Cross Face! This could be it! The ref is asking Hogar if he gives up and he REFUSES!
Storm: You know Kutler wants Hogar to give up. He doesn't care about scoring a pinfall. He wants Hogar to CRY UNCLE!
Deal: Kutler has Hogar locked into that finishing hold as Hogar continues to scream in agonizing pain. This man does not just want to win. He wants to humiliate Hogar.
Storm: Hogar wanted to humiliate him, but it's not working out that way.
Deal: Indeed it's not. SOMEBODY needs to stop this thing! It's not a match, it's a....
(Cut to Rich Mason, who appears to be enjoying himself as he eats appetizers.)
Storm: Rich Mason seems to be enjoying this.
Deal: Of course he would. Kip Kutler just said he's giving Hogar one more chance to quit but Hogar REFUSES to quit!
Storm: I bet Hogar is regretting signing up for this. I don't care how much money he's making from this fight, it won't be enough to cover his medical bills.
(The referee grabs Hogar's arm and lets it drop.)
Deal: For Hogar's sake, I hope he has insurance. Kutler just released the hold!
Storm: Why did he do that?!
Deal: He doesn't seem to be ready for the match to end.
Storm: This is no longer a wrestling match. This is a MASSACRE.
Storm: Kutler is now setting Hogar up for the Kutting Edge! AND HE HITS IT!
Deal: What a DEVASTATING MOVE! He covers for the cover and then thinks twice. He's setting Hogar up for ANOTHER Kutting Edge!
Storm: HOLY SHIT!
Deal: Kutler cover again, 1.....2......NO! Kutler just pulled up Hogar's shoulder!
Storm: What?! He had this match won!
Deal: It sure looked like it. He's back on his feet and kicking Hogar again and again with that boot of his. Is that not enough punishment?!
Storm: Kutler is enjoying this! It's like he's having the time of his life out there.
Deal: I could see teaching Hogar a lesson as Hogar has said some things that upset Kutler but this getting out of control. The referee isn't doing anything.
Storm: He counted, didn't he?
Deal: He didn't warn Kutler.
Storm: There are no rules! That's what Hogar agreed to, right?
Deal: He did. Kutler is now VERBALLY ABUSING a bloodied and Hogar in what has been a COMPLETELY one-sided match! Kutler is now slapping Hogar around and he SPITS RIGHT IN HIS FACE!
Storm: Ha!
(The crowd starts to boo Kutler, who appears to be having the time of his life.)
Storm: Listen to these fans.
Deal: They see what's going on here as Kutler is continuing to add insult to injury as he smashes Hogar's head into the mat again and again. This man has had NUMEROUS concussions in his career! SOMEBODY STOP THIS MATCH! Kutler is like a man POSSESSED as he yells out "Hogarbage" and continues assaulting the man with elbows to the face. Kutler goes upstairs again and comes crashing down with a flying bodypress! 1......2......and again Kutler lifts up Hogar. Kutler could have walked away with the win several times already and he REFUSES to finish Hogar off.
Storm: The man can barely move! Hogar is NOT in ring condition. He has NO BUSINESS being in there and has been EXPOSED....just like Kutler said he would.
Deal: Kutler is toying with the man at this point. Kutler with a curb stomp! No cover! And now Kutler is going back upstairs and he sits on the top rope as he points to Hogar and laughs!
(Kutler looks around and laughs as much of the crowd has turned against him. He waves to Rich Mason, who is watching intently from the skybox.)
Storm: Kutler is taking a breather. It's like he's wearing himself out by all this punishment he is dishing out
Deal: The man has lost it. I can see sending Hogar a message, but Kutler is taking this TOO FAR and somebody is gonna get seriously injured or worse!
Storm: Hogar NEVER should have accepted this match. It's obvious that the man is not in ring-shape. Kutler TOLD YOU ALL what he was gonna do but nobody believed him.
Deal: Kutler with a flying elbowdrop! Again, no cover.
Storm: We may have a catastrophie on our hands.
Deal: Hogar is literally GAGGING as Kutler laughs and puts him in a choke hold. It's unbelievable that the referee doesn't get in there and stop this match. Kutler has Hogar up and Hogar is still gagging. Kutler throws Hogar right into the corner with the exposed turnbuckle. He just narrowly missed hitting his head again. And Kutler goes for the TURNBUCKLE SMASH, but Hogar somehow sidesteps him and KUTLER GOES INTO IT SHOULDER-FIRST!
(Kutler screams loudly in pain)
Storm: Kutler went into that exposed turnbuckle shoulder-first, and just the wrong angle, and he may have DISLOCATED HIS SHOULDER!
Deal: That could very well be karma after what Kutler did to Hogar earlier. This is Hoger's chance for some offense....IF he can pull it together! Kutler is still hopping around the ring and he just went down to his knees! The referee is checking on Kutler and Kutler pushes him away as he he is in some pain....and here comes Hogar and he jumps right on top of Kutler! Kutler goes for an F5....NO! Hogar with a FLYING HEADSCISSORS!
(The crowd pops)
Storm: I've NEVER seen Hogar do that move before!
Deal: The right move at the right time! Hogar covers, but Kutler escapes and now Hogar with some kicks to the head! The man can barely stand, but he's taking advantage of the situation and he's taking it to Kutler! He grabs Kutler and AGAIN throws him into that exposed turnbuckle! Hogar is wrapping Kutler's legs around the cornerpost.....
Storm: That's what Kutler did to him earlier!
Deal: Hogar grabs a chair and nails Kutler's leg! He hits him again and again! Now Hogar is a man possessed as he is running on PURE ADRENALINE! Hogar is the master of the figure four and he's trying to wrap Kutler's legs around but no! Hogar falls to the floor in exhaustion as Kutler is inside the ring and he's in some serious pain of his own as he grabs his shoulder.
Storm: Just when we thought this was over....
Deal: Hogar is using every ounce of strength that he has to make his way up. He's attempting to get back into the ring, but his knee or his ankle gave out on him. Hogar is up again and he grabs Kutler by the legs and pulls him out! Hogar grabs that chair and now it's Hogar that is punishing Kutler with that steel chair!
Storm: Look at that HATE in Hogar's eyes!
Deal: Can you blame him?! Hogar just knocked the wind outta Kutler with that chair. He's now setting Kutler up for the figure-four but having some trouble. Kutler with a kick to the face and Hogar goes down! Both men are down! Kutler isn't laughing anymore!
Storm: I don't believe this!
Deal: Kutler was DESTROYING Hogar and could have ended this match on numerous occasions. All it took was Kutler hit in that exposed turnbuckle into the corner at just the wrong angle and that changed the course of this match. Could Hogar have a fighting chance?
Storm: Are you serious?
Deal: This is a man who not only dominated the tag team division for many years, but also became a World Champion after defeating The Saint. He has had some big wins in his career that some may claim were upsets. Does he have another one left in him?
Storm: Come on! Don't get too excited! Kutler just hit some turbulence. He'll be fine.
Deal: Both mean are struggling to make their way up. Kutler is up first and he's trying to lift up the steel steps but his shoulder gives out. He's yelling curse words in frustration and goes to grab that chair and he's wrapping that chair around Hogar's legs before kicking him square in the head!
Storm: How many more head shots can this man take?!
Deal: Kutler is now breathing heavy as Hogar is once again gagging as Kutler puts him in another chokehold. Kutler is now looking at the cornerpost as he heads back into the ring and he's headed upstairs. He's looking to break Hogar's leg! This man is RELENTLESS!
Storm: He wants to make Hogar pay for what he just did to him.
Deal: Hogar is a man just trying to survive and Kutler is making it difficult. Kutler is slowly making his way to the top as he screams obscenities at Hogar. If you thought these two hated each other before, that hate seems to be increasing. Kutler is all the way at the top and leaps but HOGAR LIFTS HIS FOOT and that chair hits Kutler square in the head! Both men are down again!
Storm: There are no count outs, no disqualifications, no rules. Neither is moving!
Deal: Hogar is stirring and making his way back up as Kutler is still motionless.
Storm: This was a COMPLETELY one-sided match until that FLUKE happened and now we're seeing VINTAGE Hogar. This man will not quit. No matter what you throw at him, he just keeps coming after you.
Deal: Kutler had numerous chances to end this match earlier but he chose not to and now he's suffering the consequences.
Storm: Hogar is putting Kutler in his finisher, a figure-four, and he has it locked in! Kutler is screaming in pain!
Deal: There is no escape. Could Hogar actually force Kutler to submit?! The ref is on the outside and asking Kutler if he wants to quit and he refuses.
Storm: Kutler is fighting for his career here. A loss would be DEVASTATING to Kutler and both he and Hogar know that.
Deal: Hogar is barely hanging on himself as he uses the steel steps as leverage, but Kutler is trying hard to reverse it.
Storm: I'm not even sure Kutler knows where he's at, but he knows that losing is NOT an option. I CANNOT BELIEVE how he ended up in this position.
Deal: He was GREEDY and that's his own fault!
Storm: Greedy? He was just trying to live up to his word. Kutler is a man of his word.
Deal: He went TOO FAR and you know it and now he's paying the price! Perhaps karma has come to collect. The ref asks Kutler is he wants to give up and he says no.
Storm: NO way in hell will Kutler give up.
Deal: Wait a minute, Kutler has REVERSED the figure four and now it's Hogar that is in pain. Now the ref is asking Hogar if he wants to quit. He says NEVER!
Storm: He may want to reconsider because he's losing the advantage that he was handed to on a silver platter due to that FLUKE. Hogar better pull it together really quick if he wants ANY chance of walking outta here in one piece because lightning doesn't strike twice!
Deal: Kutler is obviously not happy with the recent turn of events. He may be going into the new year with a shoulder injury, courtesy of Hogar. That isn't what Kutler had planned.
Storm: Kutler is increasing the pressure. Perhaps it's time for Hogar to call it a career before his legs are broken!
Deal: He's not ready to call it a career.
Storm: He should be! Look at him! The man's money is GUARANTEED! He and Kutler have given the fans a helluva show but it's time! TAP OUT!
Deal: Kutler is ORDERING Hogar to quit, which makes Hogar dig his heels in even more. Hogar is mustering every ounce of strength in his body to try and reverse that figure four, but Kutler isn't relinquishing the advantage and Hogar is serious pain here. He has a great deal of intestinal fortitude.
Storm: Intestinal fortitude? I have to question that man's' intelligence!
Deal: The longer Hogar holds on, the ANGRIER Kutler is getting! Kutler's face is BEET RED!
Storm: That man is PISSED!
Deal: Kutler releases the hold. He is SCREAMING obscenities at Hogar as he makes his way back up to his feet and stands over a fallen Hogar. Kutler pulls Hogar up and throws him FACE FIRST into the steel steps!
Storm: Hogar gets cut AGAIN! Hogar is BUSTED OPEN!
Deal: Kutler with some boots to the face and to the midsection of Hogar, yelling and screaming at him as he continues his assault. Kutler has LOST IT!
Storm: He told Hogar to QUIT and Hogar refused to quit and now Kutler is making him pay and pay dearly!
Deal: Kutler turns to the side.....OH NO! He's gonna pick up those steel steps! NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
Storm: This is gonna END Hogar!
Deal: Kutler lifts up the steps and Hogar grabs his foot and the steel steps fall RIGHT ON TOP OF BOTH MEN!
(The crowd chants "Holy Shit")
Storm: These people know English?
Deal: They are familiar with four-letter words, that's for sure. The steps are laying right on top of Kutler and Kutler is CRUSHING Hogar's leg! This is NOT GOOD!
Storm: The ref is standing by and he doesn't know what to do.
Deal: If this were a sanctioned RAGE match, somebody might have considered stopping it by now, but this match is UNSANCTIONED and the ref is letting it go.
Storm: That's what they wanted and Rich Mason gave it to them!
Deal: Both men are motionless and the referee is trying to get those steel steps off of Kutler. Here comes the ring announcer and a ringside official and they're helping him move those steps off of Kutler, but the damage may have been done! Both men are STILL motionless!
(Cut to the skybox where Rich Mason is still watching, and still has a poker face.)
Deal: I wonder what is going through that man's mind. Hogar's blood is on his hands!
Storm: Hogar agreed to this!
Deal: That is true, but Mason knew the condition that this man was in. That's why this match is taking place in Saudi Arabia. How much more punishment can this man take?
Storm: What's shocking to me is that Kutler is not moving. At least Hogar is moving! Kutler appears to be out!
Deal: Kutler may be seriously injured. How knows how much those steel steps weight and Kutler took the brunt of that impact. The ref is looking over Kutler. He doesn't know what to do.
Storm: You know damn well Kutler will DESTROY that man if he stops the match and awards it to Hogar.
Deal: Hogar is actually making his way back up, holding onto to a nearby chair. Hogar is up! Hogar is up! (crowd pop)
Storm: And Kutler is STILL DOWN?! How did that happen?!
Deal: Hogar smells victory here as he folds the chair and picks it up and WAIT! Kutler lifts a knee and LOW BLOW Hogar! (crowd boos) Kutler SPRINGS up! That was a TRICK! He was playing possum!
Storm: Smart man!
Deal: Kutler grabs the chair and smashes it against the side of the ring in ANGER! He tosses the chair in the ring and he's crawling on top of Hogar and berating him as he SLAPS him in the face!
*Kutler: GET YOUR BITCH ASS UP HOGARBAGE! COME ON!
Deal: Kutler slaps Hogar again and.....WAIT! Hogar grabs Kutler's wrist and Kutler goes to slap Hogar and Hogar grabs his other wrist as he uses his strength to try and.....NO! A kick to the gut, knocking the wind out of Hogar! Kutler SPITS on Hogar and pulls him up and is trying to get him back into the ring. The hatred that these two have for each other is OFF THE CHARTS!
Storm: Kutler is struggling, but he's picking up the over 250 pound Hogar and places him on the ring apron.
Deal: Kutler screams at the ref to get back in the ring and Kutler follows. He's eyeing that chair that's on the mat and then eyes Hogar. I'm not sure Hogar knows where he's at.
Storm: The man is winded, he's bloody, he's outta gas. It's time to STOP THIS CARNAGE!
Deal: Kutler is looking to finish him off, it seems. He pulls Hogar over to where the steel chair is and attempts to set him up for a piledriver but Hogar just will not cooperate. Kutler with a swift kick to the head as he's once again getting angry. As Kutler berates Hogar, he has another idea. He's wrapping that chair around Hogar's legs. He wants to finish the job he started earlier and BREAK HOGAR'S LEGS! Come on ref! Get in there!
Storm: Remember, there are no rules in this match! That's what Hogar agreed to!
Deal: A couple more kicks to the head and Hogar may be out cold!. Kip Kutler is making his way to the corner now that he's satisfied that Hogar isn't moving. Kutler is slowly making his way up. Kutler is not known as a high flyer.
Storm: He seems to have dished out enough punishment to know that Hogar's out of gas.
Deal: Kutler stucks up both of his middle fingers at Hogar and leaps, BUT HOGAR MOVES OVER AND KUTLER HITS THE MAT FACE-FIRST! Kutler tried a flying bodypress onto that chair, but Hogar managed to swerve him at the last second!
Storm: That may have kept Hogar from being disabled just like his old partner Dan Williams!
Deal: Dan Williams has been in a wheelchair for many years, due to a beating he once received from The Saint, and no doubt Kutler was looking to do the same to Hogar. Both men are again down and motionless. The ref cannot even count because there are no count outs. This match must end by pinfall or submission.
Storm: I don't f'n believe this! This match should already be over and Hogar should be in a hospital bed.
Deal: That was Kutler's plan, but things haven't gone as planned. This match started out as a JOKE that was supposed to end in a blow out and it has turned into a no-holds-barred streetfight! If Kutler loses this match, even if he gets out of here in one piece, his main event days could very well be OVER!
Storm: Don't be delusional, Storm. Hogar doesn't stand a chance.
Deal: I didn't say he did but these men may not be the same after this one.
Storm: I'll tell you one thing. This match won't end in a handshake or embrace.
Deal: Both men are stirring but I'm not sure they know where they're at. These fans are going CRAZY in Riyahd. What was a crowd that was partial to Kutler is now solidly behind Hogar!
Storm: I can't believe this! They're getting behind a DRUNK! Don't these people have laws against alcohol?
Deal: What do you mean?
Storm: Like don't they get their arms cut off if they get caught drinking and driving like Hogar did on more than one occasion?
Deal: Puh-leze. Kutler is making his way back up as is Hogar, who just broke his legs free of that chair. Kutler spots the chair and he snatches it but WAIT! Hogar grabs the other end! These two are having a tug of war over the chair! Both men are trying to get possession over that steel chair and Kutler SNATCHES it as he has the strength advantage and SWINGS it at Hogar, but Hogar sidesteps him and Kutler hits the mat with the chair and trips and falls right on top of it!
(Some fans are laughing at ringside and Kutler screams obscenities at them.)
Deal: LOOK OUT! Hogar with a FACE SLAM on the chair and cover, 1......2......NO! A blooded Hogar is yelling at the official as he pounds the mat in frustration. Hogar grabs Kutler by the hair and SMASHES his face into it! AGAIN AND AGAIN! And now KUTLER is BUSTED OPEN!
Storm: How the hell can Hogar even see?!
Deal: I don't know but Kutler may be losing the advantage that he had now that blood is streaming down his face. Some of that blood gets into Hogar's eyes and he wipes his face. Hogar is setting Kutler up for the figure four once again but Kutler with a boot to the face! Hogar falls back into the corner and he's EXHAUSTED! He's taking a breather as he waits for Kutler to make his way back up. Kutler is up and Hogar goes for a clothesline but Kutler ducks underneath it! Hogar comes back and Kutler FLATTENS Hogar with a clothesline of his own! Kutler with another kick to the head!
Storm: How many of those blows to the head has Hogar taken?!
Deal: Far too many. The man may have brain damage after this one is over.
Storm: He already had brain damage, according to Kutler.
Deal: Kutler isn't helping the situation any. Kutler has Hogar in an armbar.
Storm: Kutler is gonna pull Hogar's arm right out of it's socket!
Deal: Wait a minute, Kutler isn't stopping there. He's putting Hogar in the Krippling Kutler Cross Face!
Storm: This could be it!
*Kutler: QUIT DAMMIT!
Deal: Kutler is screaming at Hogar and DEMANDING that he quit! Hogar is breathing heavy and he's on empty.
Storm: He's been on empty for some time.
Deal: Kutler is still hollering at Hogar. I think he's wearing himself out just as much as he's wearing Hogar out.
Storm: I'm not so sure about that. Listen to Hogar's AGONIZING screams! He's throwing out some four letter words of his own!
Deal: Kutler is trying to maintain his grip as Hogar inches his way to the ropes. The ref is asking Hogar if he wants to quit and he refuses.
Storm: COME ON HOGAR! GIVE IT UP!
Deal: Hogar is in seriously bad shape here and he STUBBORNLY REFUSES to quit!
Storm: What is wrong with that man?!
Deal: Kip Kutler is asking himself the same question as he shakes his head in frustration as Hogar inches even closer to the ropes. Once again the ref asks Hogar if he wants to quit and he shakes his head. Kutler is still screaming at him, like a Drill Sergeant, and HOGAR SOMEHOW MAKES IT TO THE ROPES! The ref is tapping Kutler on the shoulder as he REFUSES to let go! The ref SMACKS Kutler across the head and that gets Kutler to drop Hogar and now Kutler grabs ahold of the ref and smacks him across the head before tossing him outta the ring!
(The crowd boos)
Storm: He just manhandled that hometown referee and these people have completely turned against him.
*Kutler (to Hogar): YOU'RE MINE!
Deal: Kutler now pulls Hogar to the middle of the ring and sets him up for a Kutting Edge! Kutler is having some difficulty as he's taken a beating in this match. He has Hogar up and HITS IT! Kutler is covering, but there is NO REFEREE!
Storm: 1....2.....3......4.......5! This match should be over AGAIN!
Deal: Kutler did it to himself! He tossed the referee out, who is trying to regain composure on the outside. An angry Kutler is screaming at the official to get back in. Kutler is pulling up Hogar. Don't tell me he's doing it again?! Kutler is struggling with Hogar, but has him up and hits ANOTHER Kutting Edge! The referee just made his way back into the ring and Kutler is yelling at him to get in position! The referee slowly makes his way over.....
Storm: He's doing this on purpose!
Deal: The cover, 1......2.......NO! Hogar with a shoulder up and Kutler is LIVID! Kutler is SCREAMING at the ref again!
Storm: Don't throw him out again!
Deal: I think he learned from that as he takes a deep breath and now he's screaming at Hogar for kicking out! Kutler is stumbing around as he's pondering.....no way! Is he?!
Storm: Yes!
Deal: Kutler is gonna try it again! He's going for yet ANOTHER Kutting Edge! He grabs Hogar but Hogar with an EYE GOUGE and Kutler is temporarily blinded with some of that blood getting in his eyes! Hogar is swinging in no particular direction as he can't see! Hogar is punching air and he finally connects with Kutler's face and Kutler goes down as does Hogar! These two men are EXHAUSTED! Someone just threw a towel into the ring
Storm: It's over! Someone threw in the towel!
Deal: It is NOT over! The ref is using the towel to wipe the bloodied faces of both men.
Storm: Oh.
Deal: Kutler still appears to be blinded as he's rubbing his eyes after that eye gouge and wait a minute! Hogar just spotted the chair. He CLOBBERS Kutler and Kutler doubles over and Hogar hits him again! And again! Hogar is hitting releasing YEARS of PENT UP RAGE and FRUSTRATION as he continues to beat on the man while these stunned fans are silenced in disbelief!
Storm: That blood is trickling down Hogar's face again.
Deal: That's a good thing for Kutler because Hogar was going to do some serious damage if he hasn't already. Hogar can't see once again as he wildly swings the chair but doesn't connect. Another swing and the chair goes flying outta the ring, nearly missing the referee! The ref wipes Hogar's face again as well as Kutler's. Hogar can see Kutler lying motionless on the mat. He covers, 1......2.......kickout! How did he kick out after taking all of those chairshots!
Storm: Intestinal fortitude! This is a MUST WIN for him.
Deal: Hogar seems to have Kutler where he wants him. He's setting him up for his figure four leglock finisher!
Storm: But does he have the strength to get it locked in?!
Deal: That's a good question as Hogar is struggling and it doesn't appear that Kutler is even conscious after taking those chairshots, some of them to the head! No doubt that is payback for what Hogar did to him earlier. This may be Hogar's last chance! Can he put SHOCK THE WORLD and put Kutler away?
Storm: Kutler with a KICK TO THE FACE!
Deal: Hogar stumbles back and falls to the mat. Kutler is trying to shake the cobwebs as Hogar pounds his fist on the mat in frustration.
Storm: These fans are at the edge of their seats.
Deal: Kutler and Hogar are both struggling. Hogar and Kutler lock eyes as they lie on the mat and look at each other in disbelief and then anger as they exchange four letter words. Both men are in rough shape and bloodied. Kutler was on his way to an easy win in the early going of this match, but rammed his shoulder into an exposed turnbuckle and that altered the course of this match.
Storm: Kutler had this match won on more than one occasion!
Deal: But he just couldn't end this match without punishing the man. As he said before, his goal wasn't to win, but to humiliate Hogar and now he's risking humiliation himself! Both men are nearly out of gas. It may come down to who wants this more. Kutler crawls over toward Hogar and wraps his hands around Hogar's neck, choking him, as he wrings his neck. He's telling Hogar to quit and Hogar refuses! Kutler with a slap to the face! Hogar tries to return it, but Kutler grabs Hogar's arm and puts him in another one of his patented armbars!
Storm: I'm telling you he is gonna rip that man's shoulder of his socket to pay him back for what happened earlier when Kutler's shoulder hit that exposed turnbuckle!
Deal: Kutler is the one that exposed that turnbuckle to begin with! Kutler is once again ORDERING Hogar to quit but he REFUSES! Hogar is trying to reach over with his other arm but Kutler pulls him away. The ref is asking Hogar if he gives up and the answer is "hell no". This antagonizes Kutler e