[A disclaimer starts flashing across the bottom of the screen stating that due to the violent nature of the match that viewer discretions is adivsed. Parents should remain vigilante in reminding their children that the two wrestlers participating in the match are highly trained. DO NOT TRY THIS AT HOME]
[The camera fades back in to show four glass walls lowering from the ceiling to surround the ring in the shape of a cell. Technicians are rushing around frantically as the crowd cheers in anticipation.]
[PAGE]: Well, ladies and gentlemen, as you could see from the viewer discretion warning we have now arrived at the highly anticipated Crystal Dreams match between Python and Jeff Kushner. We have a team of doctors backstage who are ready to stop this match at any given time as well as a number of security guards is anything gets out of hand. I repeat, if things get too messy, the match WILL BE STOPPED. Once again, parents at home may want to cover the eyes of small children for this match.
[MCCOY]: Small children!? I don�t even think I can make it through this one�
[This draws a derisive snort from Page]
[PAGE]: I don�t know about you, McCoy, but I personally think that this match has the potential of a show-stealer. This is going to be great!
[MCCOY]: If you say so�
[PAGE]: Jeff Kushner is a well-established young superstar who picked up an amazing win in the CSWA�s first ever Around the World tables match against Python. The next week, though, Python managed to even the score by defeating Kushner in a Rotating Stipulations match that absolutely blew the roof off the arena! Both men have been on quite a roll as of late, wouldn�t you say, Russ?
[MCCOY]: Well, neither of them will be rolling too well after tonight, I�ll tell you that�
[Three of the glass walls clunk into place. The fourth one hovers, waiting to be dropped until after the competitors are in the ring,]
[MCCOY]: Wait, if one of them gets thrown through the wall, won�t the whole thing come down?
[PAGE]: No, the walls aren�t actually connected like a cell. They just surround the ring.
[MCCOY]: Morons....
[DIAMOND LOU]: The following contest is scheduled for one fall and is a Crystal Dreams match!
[This draws a huge pop from the fans.]
[MCCOY]: Hey, look, more goodies!
[A few of the technicians empty boxes of shattered glass and small glass objects all over the ring and quickly leave the danger zones. Some of the parents begin to take their children and step outside, but mostly everyone stays to watch the match.]
[PAGE]: Remember, folks, the only way to win this match is by pinfall! No submissions, no knockouts, and certainly no disqualification. There must be a winner!
[MCCOY]: Wow, I�m actually looking forward to this. This should be great!
[Suddenly, the arena goes pitch black and the crowd screams in delight as a voice blasts through the arena.]
[VOICE]: BEWARE THE SNAKEBITE!!!
[PAGE]: And here we go!
[�Learn the Hard Way� by Nickelback blasts through the arena as a soft, fluorescent light is cast over the entrance ramp. Suddenly, the ramp explodes with pyro! The crowd explodes as Python emerges from the flames, completely pumped.]
[PAGE]: Woah!
[MCCOY]: Borrinnnnnnnggggggggg....
[As Python becomes fully visible, it is clear that he has a new look. His spiked hair, dyed red at the top, lights up under the special light. The painted snakes coiled around his arms shine with a creepy sort of glow, starting just above his black, fingerless gloves and disappearing under an illuminated red and black sleeveless t-shirt. The red highlights on his shine brightly under the neon light as he stands with his head bowed, listening to the music blaring over the speakers and the deafening ovation of the crowd.]
[DIAMOND LOU]: Making his way to the ring, weighing in at 219 lbs, PYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYTHON!!!!
[PAGE]: And check out the new look on Python! Wow! This arena is pitch black and the only thing I can see is Python glowing like the star he truly is!
[MCCOY]: My eyes�
[PAGE]: What a huge ovation for this kid as he comes off a huge win on Wildfire! I can hardly hear what I�m shouting!
[MCCOY]: My ears�
[Python nods his head to the rhythm with a grin spreading across his face as the cheering gets louder and louder.]
[PAGE]: What an ovation, and let lightning strike me if I�m wrong when I say that this kid deserves every bit of it! Like his opponent, he puts his body on the line week after week to win the hearts of the fans, and is doing a hell of a job here!
[Python sprints down to the ring and slides in. He immediately hops up onto the second turnbuckle and stares out at the crowd through the wall of crystal clear glass. The ovation doubles in size as Python turns his head to the sky and throws one arm in the air, shouting something to the fans.]
[Python gets down as the music and camera flashes die down and waits, adjusting his gloves.]
[PAGE]: Wow! An amazing entrance! It�s like a whole new Python! Look at him!
[Python stares down the entrance ramp, waiting for Kushner. A small grin creeps across Python�s face as he stands with a new confidence.]
[DIAMOND LOU]...entering the ring, from Toronto, Ontario, Canada, weighing in at 225 pounds... JEFF KUSHNERRRRRRRRR!!
[A figure steps out before the crowd. His head is low as he steps to the top of the entrance ramp, simply waiting and listening.]
[As the song hits the first chorus, a massive blast of fireworks shoot out in a circle formation surrounding Jeff at the top of the ramp.]
[The lights raise, and as usual the stare of concentration on his face is like stone.]
[The fans pop huge for Kushner as he stands silently before them. His new sense of intensity has brought a whole new group of followers to the fore. Jeff makes his way down to the ring. ]
[The final glass wall drops and the bell rings, drawing another pop from the crowd.]
[PAGE]: And this match is officially underway!
[Kushner looks around at each of the four walls and then over at Python, who takes his fighting stance calmly.]
[PAGE]: Well, while this is Kushner�s first appearance in a Crystal Dreams match, Python has had a few. In fact, he has been in three and won all of them.
[MCCOY]: So then Python has an advantage?
[PAGE]: Normally I�d say yes, but not in this match. You can�t really have an advantage in a Crystal Dreams match. The only way to come out on top is to be the better man.
[Python walks over to Kushner and says something to him. Kushner listens and nods as Python talks. Python stops and Kushner grins, quickly replying. Python returns the grin and shrugs. The two shake hands and take a few steps back.]
[MCCOY]: And it looks like things are finally getting started�
[Suddenly, Kushner dashes forward and takes a vicious swing at Python. He manages to duck and Kushner spins back around just in time to dodge a roundhouse kick from Python. Kushner grabs Python�s arm and applies a wrist lock, but Python twists the other way and flips backwards to counter the move. He goes for a spinning back sweep, but Kushner jumps over it and handsprings behind Python. They both spin around and meet in the middle of the ring, drawing a supportive pop from the fans. Python grins and takes a step back and Kushner nods. They go at it again and Kushner goes for a spinning heel kick, which Python catches. Kushner goes for an enziguri, but Python lets go and Kushner flips forward, landing on his feet.]
[PAGE]: It looks like Python and Kushner are evenly matched so far.
[Python rushes forward but Kushner takes him down with an arm drag takedown. As Python hits the ground, the scattered glass crunches under him and cuts up his back. He slowly gets up, but is taken down by a vicious lariat from Kushner. Kushner runs to the ropes and springboards off the second rope just as Python begins to get to his feet. Kushner hits a powerful springboard dropkick square in Python�s chest, sending him stumbling into the corner. Kushner fishes around in the glass and picks up a light bulb. Advancing on the bleeding Python, Kushner holds the bulb menacingly.]
[MCCOY]: He�s gonna smash him with that light bulb!
[PAGE]: That�s exactly what he�s going to do! The momentum has now shifted to Jeff Kushner�s side and Python had better move if he knows what�s good for him because Kushner is indeed armed with a light bulb!
[Kushner takes a vicious swing at Python with the light bulb� but Python kicks it back into his face!]
[PAGE]: GOOD GOD!
[MCCOY]: Ow�
[PAGE]: Python just kicked that bulb and shattered it right in Kushner�s face!
[Kushner staggers backwards holding his face, blood seeping through his fingers. Python hops up onto the top rope and jumps off, landing on the staggered Kushner�s shoulders. Python takes Kushner down with a hurricanrana, sending both of them skidding through the scattered glass on the mat. Python gets up and looks over at Kushner, who is beginning to get to his feet. Python quickly runs over and hits a leaping scissors kick, sending Kushner back down to the hazardous mat with a thud!]
[PAGE]: Well, Python has turned the tables and now both men are bleeding freely from various cuts! Like I mentioned earlier, if the blood loss gets out of control, this match WILL be stopped.
[MCCOY]: At this rate, that shouldn�t take too long�
[Python gets up and tries to get some of the glass out of his skin. Kushner slowly begins to get up, but Python takes him down with a leaping side kick. Python begins to pick up the bloody Kushner, but Kushner manages to turn the tables with a double leg takedown. Wasting no time, Kushner stomps away at Python. Kushner picks Python up and tries to send him to the ropes, but Python reverses it. He picks up Kushner on his way back and drops flat on his face with a flapjack, holds onto his legs, rolls over backwards, and turns it into a Boston Crab!]
[MCCOY]: Woah! Never seen that one�
[PAGE]: A beautiful rolling boston crab by Python! Excruciating pain being put on the lower back of Jeff Kushner as Python keeps the hold locked in! Kushner may have no choice but to tap out!
[Python keeps the hold locked in tight, screaming at Python to give up. The crowd is on their feet, rallying behind both fighters. Kushner�s face contorts in pain, but he refuses to tap out. Somehow, Kushner begins to push himself up with his hands. He rolls forward and grabs Python�s legs, countering into an�]
[PAGE]: ANKLE LOCK!!! WHAT A COUNTER BY KUSHNER!!!
[MCCOY]: He�s got it locked in good! This might be it!
[Now it is Kushner who stands, applying more and more pressure to his agonizing opponent. Python fights to get out of the hold, but can�t seem to shake Kushner. The crowd supports is deafening for both as Python still tries to break the hold. Finally, he manages to push himself up and rolls forward, shoving Kushner heaf-first into the corner turnbuckles with his feet.
[Kushner and Python get slowly to their feet. Kushner takes a wild swing, but Python ducks it and connects with a jawbreaker on Kushner. While Kushner tries to climb to his feet, Python rolls under the bottom rope to the outside. He pulls up the side of the apron and looks under it. To the cheer of the fans, he pulls out a chair and tosses it into the ring.]
[PAGE]: Oh dear�
[MCCOY]: Is that allowed?
[PAGE]: Of course! Everything is!
[Python rolls back in and picks up the chair. He takes a mighty swing at Kushner, who is now on his feet, and connects! Kushner drops to the mat with a thud and Python lifts the chair again. He slams it down� but Kushner managed to put his foot up and block it! Kushner immediately follows up by throwing glass in Python�s face and rolling away.]
[MCCOY]: Nice!
[PAGE]: A smart move by Jeff Kushner to evade being pounded by that chair.
[Kushner shakes loose the cobwebs and gets to his feet. He grabs the staggering Python and plants him with a thunderous DDT. Kushner goes to the corner and begins to climb the turnbuckle to the cheer of the crowd. Kushner waits on the top rope as Python gets slowly to his feet. Then, he launches a missile dropkick that connects square across Python�s chest, sending him tumbling to the outside.]
[PAGE:] A textbook missile dropkick by Kushner let�s see how he follows it up�
[MCCOY]: Knowing Kushner, whatever it is it�ll be suicidal.
[PAGE]: Probably.
[Kushner takes a few steps back and watches Python gets up. Finally, Kushner sprints forward and flies clear over the top rope. He hits a flying roundhouse kick to Python�s stomach, blasting him through one of the glass walls!]
**CRASH**
[PAGE]: OH MY GOD!!! OH MY GOD!!!
[MCCOY]: WOW!
[CROWD]: Holy shit! Holy shit!
[The whole walls shatters and the glass rains down on top of both Python and Kushner. Kushner slowly stirs, but Python doesn�t seem to be moving. The crowd is on their feet, totally into the match.]
[PAGE]: Kushner blasted Python and sent him crashing right through that glass wall and this St. Louis crowd is loving it!
[MCCOY]: I don�t think Python will be moving for a while.
[PAGE]: Remember, falls count anywhere! That�s the only reason there is a ref in this match at all!
[Kushner crawls over and hooks Python�s leg.]
[PAGE]: This has to be all!
One!
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Two!
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[PAGE]: NO! Python got a shoulder up!
[MCCOY]: Why am I not surprised�?
[Kushner hangs his head in disbelief as the crowd goes wild. Kushner climbs shakily to his feet and walks over to the ring apron. He looks under it, fishes around for a while, and pulls out� a ladder! The crowd pops tremendously as Kushner frees the ladder from under the ring and turns to face Python.]
[MCCOY]: Ooooh shi...
[PAGE]: Well, the Lord knows that both these men work wonders with ladders and the fans are now on their feet in anticipation!
[Suddenly, Python jumps up and dropkicks the ladder into Kushner�s knee! Kushner drops the ladder and staggers back over to the ring apron. He rolls into the ring and clutches his knee in pain as Python recovers on the outside. Python throws the ladder into the ring and quickly slides in. He wastes no time in setting up the ladder and climbing it. Kushner slowly begins to climb to his feet as Python reaches the top of the ladder. The crowd is on their feet as Python launches himself at Kushner� but Kushner whirls around with the steel chair and slams Python in the face with it in mid air!!!]
[PAGE]: OH MY GOD!!! HE�S OUT COLD!!! HE�S OUT COLD!!!
[MCCOY]: What a counter!!!
[PAGE]: THIS HAS TO BE ALL!!!
[Kushner makes the cover]
One!
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Two!
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[PAGE]: NO!!!
[MCCOY]: He kicked out!!!
[PAGE]: Python showing amazing resilience against Jeff Kushner in the CSWA�s first ever Crystal Dreams match!
[Kushner doesn�t seem surprised. He gets up and wipes some of the blood off of his face before picking Python up. He irish whips him and slams him in the face with the chair again on the way back. Python drops like a sack of bricks and Kushner begins to climb to the top rope. Python slowly reaches out and grabs the chair�]
[PAGE]: Kushner�s going to the top! It could be over soon!
[Suddenly, the Python supporters in the arena wake up. Chants of �Python� ring through the arena as he lies motionless. Suddenly, his eyes snap open as the crowd gets louder. Python begins to get to his feet, using the chair for support.]
[PAGE]: Amazing! He�s drawing off the fans and getting to his feet! What a reaction behind Python here! I can hardly hear myself think!
[To the roar of his fans, Python hits the top rope with the chair, causing Kushner to lose his balance and slip. Kushner lands groin-first and is straddled across the top rope as Python sets up the chair. Kushner quickly begins to recover and regains his footing. Suddenly, Python dashes forward. Placing one foot on the chair, Python uses it for momentum as he flies through the air at Kushner just as Kushner jumps. The crowd jumps to their feet as they meet in mid-air�]
[PAGE]: SPEEEEEAAAAR!!!!
**CRAAAAAAAAAAAAAAASH!!!**
[PAGE]: OH MY GOD!!! OH MY GOD!!!
[MCCOY]: Woah!!!
[PAGE]: PYTHON JUST SPEARED KUSHNER OUT OF THE AIR AND RIGHT THROUGH A GLASS WALL!!! BY GOD, WHAT IMPACT!!!
[A disclaimer starts flashing across the bottom of the screen stating that due to the violent nature of the match that viewer discretions is adivsed. Parents should remain vigilante in reminding their children that the two wrestlers participating in the match are highly trained. DO NOT TRY THIS AT HOME]
[MCCOY]: He�s finished!
[Shards of glass fly in every direction and Python and Kushner fall hard to the ringside floor. Kushner lies motionless on the floor, covered in blood and shattered glass as Python tries to get to his feet.]
[CROWD]: HOLY SHIT! HOLY SHIT! HOLY SHIT!
[PAGE]: And listen to this capacity crowd giving it up for Kushner and Python!
[MCCOY]: He�s going for the win!
[Python hooks Kushner�s leg.]
One!
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Two!
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[PAGE]: HE GOT A SHOULDER UP!!!
[MCCOY]: Amazing� how do you get speared through a glass wall and stay conscious, let alone kick out?
[PAGE]: That is now and forever will be a mystery, Russ�
[Python gets wearily to his feet and staggers over to the ring apron. He rolls back into the ring and lies for a moment, catching his breath. Kushner slowly begins to get up on the outside as Python climbs to his feet. Python wipes the blood from his eyes and waits for his opponent to get back into the ring, which he does. Python immediately grabs Kushner and whips him to the ropes. Python goes for a vicious lariat, but Kushner ducks it and keeps going, grabbing a sheet of glass off the ground on the way. Python turns around and almost gets his head taken off by the sheet of glass, but he ducks it just in time and grabs a glass plate off the ground, running in the opposite direction. They bounce off the opposite ropes and meet in the middle of the ring. Kushner manages to smash the sheet of glass over Python�s head just as Python shatters the plate in Kushner�s face. Glass flies everywhere and Python and Kushner spin off in opposite directions, slumping to the floor.]
[PAGE]: OH MY GOD!!! OH MY GOD!!! THIS COULD BE A DOUBLE KNOCKOUT!!!
[MCCOY]: And here come the medics�
[The cheers of the crowd turn to boos as the medical staff flocks down the entrance ramp.]
[MCCOY]: Ah, man! This was turning out to be pretty good, too!
[PAGE]: Well, I don�t think they have much of a choice. This match has to be stopped.
[MCCOY]: Hey, they�re tough! Python and Kushner can continue�
[PAGE]: Normally, yes, but look at them! They�re in no condition to fight. They�re covered in blood and glass and neither seems to be moving�
[MCCOY]: WAIT!
[The medical team begins to enter the ring, but hang back when Kushner begins to stir. They quickly retreat and watch hesitantly from ringside.]
[PAGE]: And it looks like this match will continue!
[The crowd pops as Kushner gets up and looks down at Python. He then picks up the ladder and sets it up on the side of the ring. The roar of the crowd steadily grows louder and louder as Kushner slowly climbs the ladder. He reaches the top and signals to the crowd. The fans jump to their feet as Kushner launches off�]
[MCCOY]: It could be time�
[PAGE]: MY TIIIIIIIIIIIIIIME!
[Kushner launches off into a huge Swanton Bomb� but Python rolls out of the way just in time and manages to drag the chair under Kushner instead! Kushner comes crashing down hard on top of the chair and rolls into the corner, clutching his back in pain as Python tries to get to his feet.]
[PAGE]: WHAT A COUNTER!!! WHAT A COUNTER!!!
[MCCOY]: For once, quick thinking by Python!
[PAGE]: That may have just saved his ass right there!
[Once again, the crowd jumps to their feet and the crowd support splits. Chants of both �Kushner� and �Python� ring through the arena as both young superstars try to recover. Python gets to his feet first and staggers wearily over to Kushner. He lands an elbow to Kushner�s head and goes for a DDT. Kushner plants his feet and counters with a release German Suplex, but Python flips backwards and lands on his feet. He tries to whip Kushner into the corner, but Kushner reverses it and sends Python crashing into the turnbuckle. Wasting no time, Kushner charges forward and spears Python so hard that he completely unhinges the steel post! Python, Kushner, and the steel corner post all go flying to the floor!]
[PAGE]: MY GOD, WHAT A SPEAR!!! WHAT A SPEAR!!!
[MCCOY]: Holy shit! He ripped that post clear off the ring! I didn�t think that was even possible!
[PAGE]: Well, Python just witnessed it first-hand and it may very well have shattered his back in two! I�ve never seen anything like it!
[The medics wince, but don�t make any moves. Kushner gets up and shakes his head, trying to clear the cobwebs. He looks at the ring and realizes what just happened. The ropes sag and the ring now looks more like a platform. Kushner quickly drops back down and makes the cover.]
One!
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Two!
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[A disclaimer starts flashing across the bottom of the screen stating that due to the violent nature of the match that viewer discretions is adivsed. Parents should remain vigilante in reminding their children that the two wrestlers participating in the match are highly trained. DO NOT TRY THIS AT HOME]
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[MCCOY]: No, he got out!!!
[Kushner wastes no time in picking Python up and slamming his head into the steel guardrail. Blood pouring down his face, Kushner climbs back into the ring and takes a few steps back. He begins to take a running start, but Python somehow gets to his feet and climbs back into the ring. Instead, Kushner begins to climb the ladder. Python slowly gets back to his feet and grabs the chair as Kushner continues to climb the ladder. Python staggers over to Kushner and slams the chair across his back. Kushner screams in pain, but doesn�t fall off the ladder. Python drops the chair and begins to climb the other side of the ladder. Kushner reaches the top just before Python and they exchange weak, sluggish punches.]
[PAGE]: I think the loss of blood just may be too much�
[MCCOY]: Yeah, they�re looking pretty exhausted up there.
[PAGE]: Well, an extreme amount of blood was shed in the first five minutes of this match alone! Of course they�re exhausted! This match shouldn�t even be continuing right now!
[Suddenly, the fans once again come alive. The low buzz of the crowd grows louder and louder until it becomes a deafening roar. Python and Kushner seem to suddenly wake up as their attacks become harder and faster until their punches are little more than blurs at the top of the 15-foot ladder.]
[MCCOY]: And look at�em go up there!
[PAGE]: That ladder is teetering dangerously next to the edge of the ring and one of the two remaining glass walls, for that matter! This could very well end not only the match, but both of their careers as well!
[The furious showdown continues as the crowd rocks the arena. Finally, Kushner blocks a punch and gets in a quick shot to the lower abdomen of Python. He grabs Python by the shirt and, with a burst of strength, tosses him off the ladder and right through one of the remaining glass walls! Python hits the walls about 15 feet up and crashes through it. He falls the rest of the way, surrounded by shards of glass, and crashes next to the steel guard rail!]
[PAGE]: OOOOH!!! MYYYYY!!! GOD!!!
[MCCOY]: I think I�m gonna be sick�
[PAGE]: PYTHON JUST SMASHES THROUGH THAT GLASS WALL OFF THE LADDER AND NEARLYCOLLIDED WITH THE STEAL GUARDRAIL !!! OOOOOOOOH MYYYYYY GOD!!!
[MCCOY]: I think someone should check if he�s still breathing�
[Kushner looks down in shock at the mess twenty feet below. Python lays buried under a heap of shattered glass, not moving a muscle. The medics rush over and begin to check on him, but Kushner mounts the top rung of ladder and yells to the medics.]
[MCCOY]: No� he wouldn�t�
[PAGE]: HE WOULD!!!
[The crowd jumps to their feet as Kushner launches off the ladder and flips backwards in mid-air. The medical team quickly clears out as Kushner lands a 20-foot shooting star press smack on top of Python! Kushner rolls away, clutching his ribs in pain as Python just kinds of spasms on the floor.]
[PAGE]: WHAT A MOVE!!! WHAT A MOVE!!!