Part 1The whole Blue Cross Arena in Rochester, New York is covered in darkness.
"There was once a stage where the fiercest competitors in the world could gather to showcase their athletic ability to the entire world..."
A beam of light strikes through the arena, revealing a cube like structure made of paper hanging from the rafters. Past superstars that have given their bodies to the sport of professional wrestling are shown on each side performing their form of art.
The four screens show flashes of images of facial expressions of the superstars as slow passionate music blasts through the arena.
"These men sacrificed their lives, their hearts, and their souls for the spirit of competition..."
We see a shot of a man screaming in pain as his opponent wrenches a boston crab, bending his spine in ways that were never meant to be. This is followed by another shot of a man lying in the corner of the ring, looking up in to the lights with a mixed look of helplessness and disappointment on his face. Another shot shows a man on his knees cradling a championship belt in his hands as his tears work their way down his face on to the gold.
The music begins accelerate and become more violent as it pounds across the screens to the sound of people cheering with appreciation. The images begin to change to show more high impact moves being performed at the fastest pace for maximum excitement.
"Tonight this stage is reborn, and we will see the return of high impact, high octane, high speed professional wrestling. Tonight we will see the return of H-P-W!"
Four fireworks shoot off from the stage, flying in to the air with the greatest of ease in to the four paper screens projecting the past action of HPW. The screens immediately catch fire and disintegrate to the floor below; revealing a professional wrestling ring with the letters "HPW" on the canvas. The pyrokenetics continue as explosions are seen booming all around the rafters to the delight of everybody in the crowd.
Red, blue and gold fireworks light up the arena as a camera pans around the crowd who are on their feet and ready for action. Along the front row a number of Hooters girls are screaming energetically and tight, white tank tops, bouncing up and down as they do so. Chad Fairfax’s voice comes in over the crowd footage.
Chad Fairfax: Hello and welcome to the first show in the revival of HPW! I’m Chad Fairfax alongside “Hollywood” Illy Mustafa, we are live in the Blue Cross Arena in Rochester, New York, and the energy here is tangible!
Illy Mustafa: I can feel it Chad, and they’re damn right to be excited. We’ve got some of the best wrestlers in the world backstage waiting to do battle in the middle of the HPW ring. Each and every guy that steps into that ring tonight has got something to prove and you know its gunna be good.
CF: That’s right; tonight you’ll see Jesse Hash face off against Trent Malik in what promises to be a block buster main event to kick off a new era of HPW!
IM: I’ve been scouting all HPW talent for a long time and these two guys love to take to the air. Expect a fast-paced aerial battle, and with Miss Athena Star in Jesse Hash’s corner who knows what could happen. And i’m sure as hell glad I’ve got the best seat in the house to watch her- I mean the match...the match, with the two guys...wrestling.....calling the match......in the rin-
CF: We’ve also got the chairman of HPW in action, Harrison “The Fantasy” Hughes will go one on one with "The Blue Chipper" Brett Anderson!
IM: Complete clash of styles in this match, Anderson likes to use the technical skill that he’s learnt in HPW’s training school under the tutelage of world class Keiji Hiroyuki, while Hughes prefers to just go out there and pound someone’s ass. And that hurt’s Chad, believe me, I’ve had my ass pounded on numerous occasions and it does not feel good...at least not at first. Brett Anderson will be trying to use his brains to not only out-skill Hughes in this match, but also avoid the punishing catch-as-catch-can offense of the Chairman.
CF: And my part time broadcast colleague will take to the ring when “Hollywood” Illy Mustafa takes on “The Thundercat” Rip Thomas
IM: I think I have this one.
CF: ....like to add anything else to that analysis?
IM: No.
CF: Right, well...that’s not all, we’ll also be showing you an exclusive interview with-
But Chad Fairfax can’t finish his sentence. The lights in the arena go out and music begins to play. After a count of four from Jimi Hendrix’ guitar, there’s an explosion of sparks at the entranceway and the lights return to reveal H-Man standing with his arms raised on the stage. H-Man lowers his arms and looks around at the fans like he owns them, then slowly walks down the ramp at his own pace and gets into the ring. He grabs a mic at ringside, orders the guys backstage to cut his music and brings the mic up to his mouth.
Harrison Hughes: Ladies and gentlemen, I’d like to come out here and personally welcome you to my revival of HPW. What kind of host would I be if I didn’t make you feel welcome? Ya know, I dunno if I like that title... “Host”. It’s the submissive role. The obedient, passive role. Makes me feel... meek, docile, subservient. Almost like you’re in control.
Hughes grins, apparently finding it amusing that the crowd would be in control.
HH: Of course, you’re not in control. I prefer to call myself your leader. Yeah, that has a nice ring to it. Come on now, you boo me but I know you’re comforted by it. Comforted that you need only follow my lead. Comfortable in the submissive role. And still you boo me... but if you stopped and thought about it for a second you’d know I’m right. Or perhaps I’m wrong. Maybe you’re not booing me; maybe you’re booing yourselves because deep down inside you know that what I say is true. So please, kill the booing, it doesn’t put any of you in a good light. I can have you all removed, you know that right? You’d all demand refunds but I can afford it.
The crowd continue to boo.
HH: See I don’t think you really understand your role here. I tell you to do something, you do it. I tell anyone to do something, they do it. That make sense? I’M IN CHARGE HERE!
Eye of the Tiger blasts from the speakers around the audience and Brett Anderson runs out to the top of the stage. A smile on his face, he punches the air and high-fives the fans at ringside as he makes his way down the ring. The crowd feeds off his energy and all are on their feet, anxious to see what he plans to say, or do, to Hughes.
Brett Anderson: I bet that doesn’t feel good to you does it? You tell the crowd to stop booing, they boo louder... For a man that’s had everyone bend over backwards to get to where he is, that can’t feel good. Everyone else’s life revolves around you right? Well I think twenty thousand plus fans in this arena just taught you an important lesson, one that’s taken you way too long to learn. You’re NOT in charge here. You’re NOT the leader of these people. Respect isn’t a right, you have to EARN respect. Just like you have to EARN everything else in life. You see, some people work hard to get to where they are, they don’t get everything given to them. I’ve had to fight every step of the way to even step foot in this ring, and I know I’ve got to keep fighting if I want the fans of HPW to respect me.
HH: Why would they respect you? What could you possibly have that they aspire to have themselves? You’re 18, and you’re proud of the fact that you’ve made it inside a wrestling ring, and appeared on TV? By 18, I owned my own house, business and car, and was on my way to making my first million dollars...
BA: Bla bla bla bla bla, you were GIVEN those things. You were GIVEN the opportunity to get those things. We’re not all LUCKY enough to be given-
Hughes has heard enough and cheap shots Anderson in the face with the microphone. He goes down, but as Hughes jumps down after to continue the assault, Anderson rolls free and gains control, hammering fists all over Hughes wherever he can reach. The two roll around throwing fists, before security come down and break them up, pulling Hughes from the ring. Both fighters are pissed off and not ready to leave the ring, but security manages to retain them. Hughes demands a microphone.
HH: You better bring your best tonight, kid. You wanna fight huh? You think I’ve been given my success? Tonight you learn the difference between being given opportunities, and being able to MAKE them. Oh and another thing, tonight, the winner of our match, and of every match, will advance to a triple threat next week for the new HPW title. It’s a shame Brett; you’ve got this far only to fall at the last hurdle. You’ve reached your glass ceiling Brett, and you won’t break through.
Security escorts Hughes up the ramp and to the back, as Anderson shouts for him to come back from inside the ring.
CF: Wow, what a way to kick off the show. The winner's of tonight's matches will move on next week to face each other for the HPW World Championship! But what a sickening cheap shot by Hughes, that was totally uncalled for Illy.
IM: I don't know if it was uncalled for; Anderson claimed that Hughes has had everything he has gotten handed to him. I've been working with Hughes for the last couple of weeks and I know this guy works hard for everything he gets. I think I would have done the exact same thing if some kid who hasn't made a dime anywhere came up to me with that accusation.
CF: So you respond to that in the ring Illy, where there is honour and you can really teach them something about respect. You don't cheap shot the man when he isn't expecting it, that's low!
IM: Chad, in life there are winners, and there are losers, you go look through the history of any winner in this business and then tell me they didn't take a few short cuts to get to where they are. This business is more than just brawn, it's brains, and right there "The Fantasy" proved he is smarter than Brett Anderson, he suckered him in and Anderson fell for it.
CF: Well then I guess we're about to see how smart you are Illy because you are just moments away from stepping in to the ring with Rip Thomas.
IM: Chad, let me tell you something about Rip Thomas. This kid has fought his heart out all over the country, but it was in the small time. Tonight he gets a shot at the big time, a place where I developed my craft and made my name. I'm going to teach this kid a lesson. I'm going to guarantee to you he is going to walk out of this arena a loser, but he's going to be smarter for it. Now are you sure you're going to be okay calling this match without me here to carry you?
CF: Well actually Illy, Doug Solomon is coming out to replace you.
IM: Oh, so you have arranged someone else to carry you whilst I'm gone. Good idea. Anyway, I'm out of here. Folks, right now I believe we have a video of Rip Thomas for you, take a look.
CF: Hey, that was my line...
Thundercat Video==========================================================CF: Welcome back ladies and gentlemen. We are about to witness the debut of Rip Thomas here on the first show of Headline Pro Wrestling, and he will be taking on the experiences "Hollywood" Illy Mustafa. I'm Chad Fairfax and I am being joined here by my part time colleague, Doug Solomon.
DS: It feels great to be back at the table Chad, we have the best seat in the house.
CF: Indeed. Doug you had Illy as a guest on your radio show and he told that his experience is going to be the downfall of Rip Thomas. How do you think Rip Thomas is going to be able to counter that?
DS: Well Chad, the first thing Rip Thomas needs to do i-
Hell's Bells by AC/DC interrupts Solomon mid sentence. Illy steps out of the curtain and has an intense look on his face as he psychs himself up on the stage. Illy quickly walks down the ramp giving intense stares to members of the audience before simply sliding in to the ring. He paces in the ring like a rabid animal waiting for the appearance of Rip Thomas.
CF: Wow Doug. What a statement that is to Thomas. Illy has just walked out here with no introduction at all.
DS: Well with his experience, and that fact he's already made his mark in HPW history; the guy really doesn't need an introduction does he? We all know who he is, and he takes every chance he gets to remind us.
CF: Doug...
DS: What?
CF: Introducing the wrestlers is your job...
Doug quickly drops his headset and scrambles for a microphone, then makes his way in to the ring.
DS: *Cough* ...and his opponent; from Indianapolis, Indiana, weighing in tonight at 223lbs. He is THE THUNDERCAT, RIPPPPPPPPPPPPP, THOMASSSSSSS!
"Impossible" by Manafest is starting as the audience are anxious to see the Thundercat. As the song goes The Thundercat comes out, standing with his back facing the ring, then he removes his hoodie, and faces the ring. He starts walking down the aisle then stops and does his trademark Thundercat hand gesture. As he approaches the apron he looks at the audience, and then enters the ring. Now he stands in the corner of the ring waiting for the match to begin.
CF: Good job Doug.
The bell rings as both men begin to circle each other looking for an opening. They lock together in a collar and elbow tie up in the centre of the ring trying to gain an advantage. Illy quickly changes levels and tries for a single leg take down, but Thomas uses his quickness to drop down, forcing his legs back so he is able to avoid it. Both men get back to their feet with Illy glaring at Thomas.
CF: Illy making it known right away as to what his strategy is. He's going to try take the legs away from Thomas to take away his speed.
DS: Yes, but he also told me that he hurt his own leg during training which could also play a factor in to this match. Should be interesting to see.
Both men look to tie up once again but Illy changes his mind and kicks the right knee of Thomas. Thomas falls to one knee but still has his wits about him before Illy can take any advantage. They begin to circle each other again, Illy shoots in for a take down but Thomas avoids it and quickly cradles him for a fast two count.
Illy slowly makes his way up to his feet trying to control the pace of the match. Illy raises his hand to suggest to Thomas he wants to test their strength. Their left hands lock as Illy quickly goes to throw a right hand but Thomas once again uses his quickness to duck and gets Illy in a waist lock. He quickly rolls back taking Mustafa with him for once again another quick two count.
CF: That's two quick near falls already in this match up, Illy is already showing some signs of frustration because of this kid.
DS: These fans are quickly getting behind Thomas with the way he has countered Illy's underhanded tactics. He has not been able to execute his game plan so far.
Illy steps face to face with Thomas and begins to say something to him whilst pointing towards the ropes. Thomas looks at the ropes and quickly runs towards them accepting Illy's challenge. Illy goes for a big clothesline but Thomas ducks under, Illy himself bounces off the ropes to use that momentum he used to throw the clothesline. Both men charge towards each other but Thomas shows his athletism by leap frogging Illy with ease. Once again they bounce off the ropes but this time Illy dives to the mat trying to trip Thomas up but he easily escapes by jumping over him. One more time Thomas bounces off the ropes with maximum velocity as Illy waits helplessly.
"OHHH!"
Illy quickly side steps The Thundercat and sends him out to the concrete floor, forcing the audience to gasp with concern. Illy quickly slides out to the ring to take advantage of the situation. He picks Rip's body off of the concrete floor and tries to Irish Whip him in to the guard rail, but to Illy's surprise Rip was prepared and jumps right over them to land in to first row. Illy quickly runs over to the guard rail to try regain control but is caught with a nasty forearm by Thomas. Illy is stunned with that shot. Thomas quickly jumps up on to the guard rail and springboards off hitting Illy with a headscissors on the concrete floor to the crowd's delight.
CF: What a move! Illy is down and hurt!
DS: Who expecting that from this kid!? He is definitely someone to look out for in the future Chad.
CF: Referee George Redwood has had enough and he's beginning to count out both competitors, but folks, we have to take a quick commercial break, but we'll be right back with more HPW action!
==========================================================CF: We're back folks and during the break Illy was able to gain the advantage when Rip Thomas missed one of his patented Thundercat kicks and hurt his knee on the outside of the ring.
DS: Illy was finally able to use his game plan and ground Thomas, I don't know how much longer this can last Chad.
Mustafa has Thomas locked in a single leg boston crab in the centre of the ring, wrenching back as far as Rip's spine will allow it to go. Thomas squeals in pain as the crowd try to will him back in to the match. Thomas uses the energy from the crowd to start moving himself towards the ropes to the shock of Illy. The Thundercat reaches the ropes but Illy holds on until referee George Redwood counts to 4. The referee asks Illy to step back so he can check on the health of Thomas but he ignores his request and goes right back to work. Illy rolls out of the ring and grabs Thomas injured leg, then smashes it down against the apron.
"Thundercat, hooooooooo!" roars through the arena as the crowd try to encourage Thomas to stay in the match. Illy slides back in the ring feeling like he is in complete control. Thomas is against the ropes clutching his leg. Illy points to the crowd and begins to mouth off to Thomas, mocking the support he is getting from these people. He begins to taunt Thomas to get him back to his feet. Thomas uses all of his heart and desire to slowly stand on his good leg, using the ropes to help him. Illy tells him to just quit so he can walk out of here, and Thomas responds by spitting in the face of Mustafa which causes the fans to go crazy. Illy kicks at the injured knee of Thomas with such rage that Thomas falls face first to the mat. Illy grabs Thomas by the head and lifts him to his feet. He drags The Thundercat by the head and puts him in the corner. He follows up by putting the injured leg around the second rope, leaving Thomas helpless. Illy spits out some chewing gum that he has been working on throughout the match in to his hand, and with a smirk he sticks it to the forehead of Thomas.
CF: Ugh, that's disgusting.
DS: So much about respecting these other athletes, eh?
Illy slowly walks over to the opposite corner and lazily lies back; measuring Thomas with his hands. He runs and goes for a big boot to the head.
CF: Wait a minute! The Thundercat moved! He's still in this thing!
Illy untangles himself from the corner and turns around, red faced. To his surprise Rip Thomas elevates himself up in to the air and nails the Thundercat Cutter.
CF: That's it! This is over! One!
DS: Two!
CF: Ah, Illy kicks out. I thought he had it there.
DS: Rip Thomas will not quit. He is determined to earn the respect of all these fans and win this match tonight.
CF: Wait a minute Doug, Rip looks like he's heading to the top rope, surely this isn't a good idea with his bad wheel.
Thomas is on the apron and motions to the crowd that he is going for the Thundercat Press. He slowly drags his body up the ropes and takes his time to carefully balance himself on the top with his injured leg.
CF: He hits it! Beautiful!
DS: Wait a minute, no! I think Illy was waiting for it! Yes! He's got Thomas locked in something!
CF: That's a triangle choke!
"OHHH!"
DS: He's dropping elbows on the skull of Rip Thomas as well as choking the life out of him!
CF: That's the Final Sequence! Yes! That's it! The referee has seen enough and has called for the bell!
Illy releases the hold as the bell rings. He stands up and looks down at The Thundercat who is still some how moving around on the canvas, his pride refusing to let him be completely unconscious. Doug Solomon grabs a microphone that is at the commentary table with him.
DS: Here is your winner of the match; "Hollywood" Illllllllllly Mustafaaaaaaa!
CF: We've got another commercial break, but when we come back we'll see "The Blue Chipper" Brett Anderson go one on one with "The Fantasy" Harrison Hughes, stay tuned!
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