With a loud bang and a flash of blue, green, and white pyro, the EWI Collision is on the air. The arena is packed with several thousand rabid wrestling fans, waving signs and banners and cheering as loud as they can throughout the impressive opening display. As the noise dies down and the smoke begins to clear, the face of play-by-play announcer Blake Underwood, who is at ringside to call the night's action, appears on the video screen and televisions across the continent.
Underwood: We are live, we are Elite Wrestling International, and we are about to see a...
Before Underwood can finish his introduction, "Bang Your Head" encompassed the
arena as the ring announcer introduced Twisted Steel as the "New EWI World Champion".
Adam Kogler led Twisted Steel, who wore black jeans, a Metal Sludge tanktop, and
of course, the EWI World Title belt around his waist, down to the ring. Kogler held the ropes open for Steel, who hopped through, climbed to the second rope, then removed the World Championship belt, slinging it over his shoulder and raising his arms across his chest. Kogler took the mic from the ring announcer.
Kogler: Get on your feet and pay respect to your first-ever EWI World Champion! The man of the hour, the man with the power, too sweet to be sour - Twisted Steel!
Kogler passed the mic to Steel, who took it with the free hand that wasn't holding the world title, and spoke with a smile.
Steel: Thank you, thank you. Folks, don't ya worry, I'm gonna be the greatest World Champ ya ever see here in EWI. And lets face it, I'm gonna be the only Champ in EWI history I mean, who's actually gonna take it from me? That's what I thought. Now, ya ain't exactly worthy of seein' me actually defend the Title here tonight, but what I will do is grace this sorry card with my presence for the entire night. That's right, I'm gonna help my man Adam do the commentary thing. So what say we get to it.
Steel tossed the mic back to the ring announcer, then stepped out of the ring and over to the
commentary table with Kogler following suit. Steel rested the world title in front of him on the
table.
Steel: Blake, buddy, how ya doin'? So tell me, how's it feel to be sittin'
next to a REAL World Champion? Ya gotta love how it all went down at Gold Rush.
Underwood: To be honest, I was trying to introduce the show before...
Kogler: I'll answer that for him, Steel. He's ecstatic! He's elated! The best he's ever gotten in the past is Mr. Marvellous, you call that a World Champion? That's like comparing steak to veal! But Twisted Steel here, THAT'S a World Champion! You show this man twice the respect you show me, Underwood; no, triple-
Underwood: My God, you never shut up, do you? Where's Ray Brewer when you need him? You know what, forget the introductions tonight, we're going to go right to the ring for our opening match. The universal championship, which was won by Heavy D under some very controversial circumstances at Gold Rush, is about to be decided with the champion making his first defense against Kon Artis here tonight LIVE on Collision!
EWI UNIVERSAL CHAMPIONSHIP MATCH
Champion
Heavy D
with Rukuss
~VS.~
Challenger
Kon Artis
*****
As Kon Artis waited in the ring, the lights in the arena went out and DMX's "Trina Moe" blasted through the speakers. Red and blue fireworks exploded and through the entrance stepped the new universal champion, Heavy D. The crowd roared as the leader of Criminal Nation made his way to the ring, his universal championship wrapped firmly around his waist. He then stepped through the ring ropes and posed, as more fireworks at ringside blasted into the air. Not wanting to waste any time, Kon Artis immediately charged Heavy D as he put away his universal championship belt and pummeled the champion with lefts and rights that backed Heavy D into the corner. Kon Artis then pulled Heavy D out and whipped him into the corner, catching him on the rebound with a huracanrana that surprised the champion. Heavy D immediately rolled to the outside in order to gather his thoughts. Kon Artis followed quickly, though, and began punching Heavy D in the face. He then hit a head butt to the man, who then fell backwards onto the EWI Announcer's table. Kon Artis followed him up and put Heavy D into position for a piledriver. Heavy D countered, however, and hit a back body drop that sent Kon Artis to the floor! Still on the table, Heavy D pointed at Kogler, then the EWI world championship belt, and made a "that's my title" gesture around his waist, much to the delight of the crowd and much to the chagrin of Kogler. Heavy D then posed a bit a bit to his fans, and then stepped down, grabbing Kon Artis and rolling him into the ring. Heavy D followed right after him. Kon Artis was in no condition to fight back, and Heavy D immediately picked him up and delivered the D Drop. Not done, Heavy D got up and applied his new finishing hold, the "Thugged Out". Kon Artis, howling in agonly, immediately tapped out, awarding the match to the universal champion, Heavy D.
Steel: This guy really oughta change his name to "Kon Fusing", 'cause it
beats the hell outta me how he even got let into the buildin' tonight, let alone the ring for a shot at the Universal Title.
Underwood: He was the only one who put out a challenge, I suppose. I believe Heavy D is going to be a fighting champion, and since he only had one challenger this week, he took the match even it was against someone not as high up the rankings. You have to give the man credit for being willing to defend the championship, even though it was announced that champions would be given tonight off if they so desired in order to recover from Gold Rush. It says a lot about the kind of champion Heavy D is.
Kogler: How can you sit here with a straight face, endorsing that fat piece of crap? That man is a disgrace to that Universal Title and this business, and so are all the thousands upon thousands of idiots that cheer for him! What could they possibly see in him?
Underwood: I think I already answered that one, Adam. I personally don't care for the lifestyle he leads, but Heavy D has certainly earned my respect, as well as that of a number of other people since his arrival in EWI. He has come along way over the past year, and I think the fans appreciate that. Our next contest will pit two of the hottest talents in EWI going head-to-head as Lucas Coleman takes on Suicide King. This will be an important match for both men as they look to build momentum heading into our huge January 28 Collision event. After travel complications kept him out of Gold Rush, Lucas Coleman has been dubbed the number one contender to the universal title and will face, for the time being at least, Heavy D for the championship on January 28, while Suicide King, who along with Big Daddy Cash finished with an impressive 4-1 record in the tag team tournament, will take on The Cult to determine the first EWI tag team champions. The Hollywood Dream is also riding the momentum of a big win last week over The Destroyer, who went on later in the week to become the EWI hardcore champion. This should be a very competitive match, and the winner may very well find himself in line for a shot at this world title belt currently sitting in front of me. Let's go back to the ring.
Suicide King the Hollywood Dream
~VS.~
Lucas Coleman
with Malcolm Coleman
*****
"No Escapin' This" by The Beatnuts hit the speakers to bring the crowd to
attention, as Lucas Coleman made his way to the ring with his brother
Malcolm. Lucas shot a glare and middle finger at Twisted Steel and Adam
Kogler at the commentary table, to which Steel responded by wiggling his
fingers in mock intimidation, and Kogler by pointing and yelling something at
Blake Underwood. As Malcolm took a place at ringside and Lucas stepped
through the ropes, the music changed to "East Coast West Coast Killaz" as a
red hue enveloped the arena and Suicide King the Hollywood Dream stepped
through the curtains. The Dream flexed and laughed in response to the jeers
of the crowd, then walked down the aisle to the ring. Once the match began,
Lucas Coleman invited Suicide King to bring it, so the Dream promptly booted
Coleman in the midsection and smashed him to the mat with a DDT. King did
some more arrogant flexes, allowing Coleman to get to his feet. Coleman again
told Suicide King to give him his best shot, so The Dream locked up with
Coleman, then easily overtook the smaller man with a hiptoss. From the
canvas, Coleman reached up with a shot to the lower midsection. The referee
admonished Coleman, telling him to keep it above the belt or risk
disqualification, but Coleman simply brushed off the official, then began
screaming profanities at Suicide King. Lucas Coleman bounced off the ropes
and delivered a dropkick to The Dream, who was still hunched over following
the quasi-low blow, and the dropkick caused him to stagger back. Coleman
remained on the offensive, setting up King for an Irish whip. The Dream
reversed Coleman into the ropes, but Lucas Coleman came off with a flying
head spear, sending The Dream into the turnbuckle. Coleman charged in, but
was met with a smashing clothesline, dropping him instantly. The Dream picked
up Coleman and threw him into the turnbuckles, delivered some forearm shots
to wear him down, then began stomping the man down. The ref told Suicide King
to step back, then went to check on Coleman, but Suicide King pulled the
referee back and stomped away at Coleman some more. The official once again
threatened a DQ, this time directed toward Suicide King, to which The Dream
responded by climbing the turnbuckles and flexing for the crowd. Coleman
quickly thrust his arms out into the ropes, crotching Suicide King on the top
rope, then slowly climbed the turnbuckles himself, repositioning the big man
as best he could. Coleman attempted a Tornado DDT, which was blocked, then
again on a second attempt, until Suicide King lifted Lucas Coleman up and
over, dropping him all the way to the floor! The Dream took his time climbing
down the turnbuckles and out of the ring, finding Coleman still motionless on
the outside. Dream picked up Coleman and whipped him into the guardrail, then
dragged him by the hair over to the announce table. Suicide King lifted up
the weary Coleman with a press slam, then dropped him face first across the
table, much to the obvious delight of Adam Kogler. The referee made his way
to the outside and told King to get Coleman back in the ring, but The Dream
chose to defy the official once again, slinging Coleman over his shoulder and
charging toward the ringpost. At the last moment, however, Lucas slid down
The Dream's back and used his momentum to send him face first into the steel
post. Coleman dropped to the floor as King staggered back, attempting to
regain his balance. The Dream then obliged the referee, climbing back into the
ring, as the ref began a ten count on Coleman. Using the ring apron to pull
himself up, Coleman entered the ring a hair before 10. Suicide King looked
down upon Coleman's limp body with a smile, then picked him up and whipped
him into the ropes. Coleman though, with a final burst, threw another spear
at The Dream, this time clipping him in the leg and taking King down to a
knee. Running off the opposite ropes, Coleman then delivered a running
bulldog to take Suicide King to the mat. In a flash, Coleman hopped to the
top turnbuckle and delivered a diving kneedrop onto The Dream's leg, then
applied the No Escape Deathlock! It took several attempts to hook the huge
legs of Suicide King, but with one of his legs taken out, The Dream couldn't
power out, and eventually had to tap out to the painful hold. A still
disoriented Coleman rolled out of the ring and yelled for Malcolm to come
over and help him to the back, laughing hysterically toward the ring while
trying his best to stand up. The Dream angrily looked on, while grabbing his
leg and pulling himself up with the aid of the ropes.
Steel: Dude, that was a travesty.
Kogler: I don't know, he did take a lot of punishment, but Coleman's been
pretty apt at overcoming the big men, and Suicide King seemed to take his eye
off the ball a few times-
Steel: Nah, I mean when The Dream dropped Coleman across the table, he got a
scuff mark on my belt. Lukie really needs to watch where his face is fallin'
next time.
Kogler: Should have known. Hey Underwood, mind if I use that crummy shirt to
give the World Title a polish?
By this point, Underwood is clearly losing his patience and getting quite frustrated.
Underwood: Oh will you two stop, there are other things going on tonight that don't relate to you. Please, can we just try and concentrate on the matches? That was a big win for Lucas Coleman, and all you can talk about is your belt?
Underwood stared straight into the camera.
Underwood: Mr. Marvellous, are you out thee? Please come back! Tell us all about how you won the OWA world title from The Ryno! I love that story, as do all our fans. Oh forget it, we've got another match coming up, featuring the debut of an actual OWA superstar, The Overnight Male. For those who aren't aware, this man was one of the top contenders in that now-defunct promotion and was actually in line for a world title shot right around the time the OWA shut it's doors. Now he's here in EWI looking for that same opportunity, but his quest begins with a mountain in his path right away as he takes on the new EWI hardcore champion, The Destroyer!
EWI Hardcore Champion
The Destroyer
~VS.~
The Overnight Male
*****
The new EWI hardcore champion came to the ring first, the belt draped over his massive shoulder. Destroyer's tag team partner Harbinger accompanied him to the ring, along with the impressive rookie Seta Soujiro. Once the trio entered the ring Destroyer removed the belt and handed it over to the rabid Harbinger, who clutched it tightly as he and Soujiro stepped out to the floor. George Strait's "Overnight Male" then came over the loudspeaker, introducing the charismatic newcomer The Overnight Male. Overnight was decked out in his usual blue jeans and snake skin boots, with a black Stetson on his head. A beautiful woman hung off each arm as he made his way down to the ring, stopping only to allow both women to kiss him on the cheek for good luck before stepping into the ring. Overnight didn't bother waiting for the bell and charged right at the massive Cult member, nailing him with hard forearms to the back, and then rights and lefts to the head when Destroyer turned around. The big man fought back with several punches of his own and quickly gained the upper hand on his much smaller adversary before finally flooring him with a powerful clothesline. Destroyer looked down blankly at Overnight and yanked him up to his feet. He whipped Overnight into the far ropes and went for a second clothesline, but the Texan was able to use his agility to dodge Destroyer's attack, bounce off the ropes again, and catch the big man with a flying lariat as he turned around. Destroyer hit the canvas hard, drawing a good respone from the crowd for the flamboyant newcomer. Overnight then laid into Destroyer with a series of hard kicks to the ribs until the referee stepped in and ordered Overnight to let his opponent get to his feet. The Texan obeyed the referee with an almost mocking expression on his face, backing away slowly as Destroyer got to one knee. That was as far as Overnight was going to let him get, though. He moved in and pulled Destroyer's head between his legs, setting hiim in position for a piledriver. Destroyer was still too powerful this early in the match, though, and easily blocked the move, sending Overnight up and over with a backdrop. Overnight started up quickly but was quickly taken right back down with a big forearm from his gigantic opponent, who then hooked Overnight's legs and catapulted him towards the turnbuckle. The newcomer landed face first on the top corner, snapping his head back and sending him staggering back out towards the middle of the ring where Destroyer grabbed him by the waist and tossed him overhead with a German release suplex. The back of Overnight's head slammed hard against the mat and he flipped up and over, finally landing face down on the canvas. Destroyer followed up by simply tossing his opponent through the ropes and out to the floor. The referee admonished the big man for intentionally taking the match to the floor but Destroyer paid him no mind, stepped over the top rope, and jumped down to the floor where his opponent lay. He pulled Overnight up and whipped him into the steel ring post as the referee counted the two men on the floor. Overnight hit head first against the steel and spun around awkwardly before falling to the floor once again. This time when the big man pulled him up he non-chalantly send Overnight back into the ring under the bottom rope, again following right behind. Once he was back in the ring Destroyer had the official right in his face again, demanding that Destroyer keep the match in the ring and warning that the next time he diobeyed he would be disqualified. Destroyer only hesitated a moment to listen to the ref before advancing again, but the brief delay was all Overnight needed. When Destroyer approaches he reached up with a hard shot to the midsection, followed by another, then a right hand to the jaw, and finally a third to the stomach as he got to his feet. With Destroyer doubled over Overnight again went for a piledriver and this time was able to connect, driving the big man head first into the canvas. As he got to his feet he made a lasso motion with his hands, signalling it was time for the Ropin' the Wind. He grabbed Destroyer by the legs, but before he could even get fully set Seta Soujiro hopped up on the apron, distracting the referee's attention. Overnight wasn't about to stand for any interference in his match, so he quickly let go of Destroyer's legs and nailed Soujiro with a forearm to the side of the head, sending him off the apron to the floor. The ref leaned through the ropes and yelled at Soujiro to stay out of the match and Overnight turned back to his opponent, but as he did so Harbinger ran into the ring with Destroyer's hardcore title belt and nailed Overnight with it, right between the eyes. Overnight went down hard and Destroyer, who was getting up to his knees by this point, had no trouble moving over to make a cover. The ref turned around just in time to see the pin and counted 1....2...3, much to the chagrin of the sold out crowd.
Underwood: A solid debut for The Overnight Male. He might have had that match won if not for the interference of Soujiro and Harbinger. You know Destroyer much better than anyone else at this table, Steel, would you have expected him to rely on such tactics to pull out a win?
Kogler: Hey! Only I may speak directly to the Champion! So Steel, what did
you think of the match?
Steel: Yee haw, Overnight Male just got his rooty tooty fresh 'n fruity ass
whipped, pardner. Chalk up another one for the big guy; I gotta say, Cult's
been on a roll lately, 'cept when it comes to me of course.
Underwood: There's no denying you have had unmatched success against The Cult, but I'm sure they're not done with you just yet. Cult Master, Destroyer, Soujiro...they've all given you a run for your money, champ, I'm sure than anyone one of them would love a shot at that belt you have in front of you. And one man who we all know wants a title shot in the worst way is Diamond King. He claims he was cheated out of the tournament at Gold Rush, and though he did take the loss against you, Twisted Steel, in the semi-finals, he was not pinned and did not submit, so I would say he has as good a claim as anyone on a shot at your world title. Before he can think about that, though, he must first get through the man you narrowly defeated in the finals of the tournament, the young Cult prodigy, Seta Soujiro, in our main event tonight at Collision!
Diamond King
with Jamaal & Ray Brewer
~VS.~
Seta Soujiro
with Harbinger & The Destroyer
*****
Before either participant could be introduced, "The Imperial March" played over the speakers, signalling the arrival of The Regulator amidst a loud chorus of boos. Reg went right over to the announce position where he removed his sweater, revealing an EWI referee's shirt underneath. He then took a seat next to Underwood on the opposite side as Kogler and Steel and donned a headset to call the final match. The crowds booing intensified as "Walking Wounded" replaced Regulator's music, leading Seta Soujiro to the ring along with Harbinger and The Destroyer. Soujiro was still holding his face as a result of the shot he had taken only moments earlier from The Overnight Male while interfering in that match, but still seemed confident as he stepped into the ring for the first time since losing to Twisted Steel in the finals of the world championship tournament. By the time "Sad But True" came on the crowd's shouts of disapproval reached levels rarely rivalled in EWI. Diamond King came to the ring with his usual entourage of bodyguard Jamaal and manager Ray Brewer. DK looked back and forth between Soujiro in the ring and Harbinger and Destroyer on the outside a couple times before stepping into the ring. He then looked over and spotted The Regulator at the broadcast position and stopped in his tracks, turning back to Jamaal and shouting at him to make sure Onyx Cooper didn't get anywhere near his match tonight. With that settled the bell rang and DK moved in to lock up with Soujiro, but the smaller man cautiously backed away, much to the five-time world champion's surprise. On his second advance Soujiro finally did lock up, but DK's size and strength advantage was evident as DK easily tossed his opponent across the ring into the turnbuckle. He moved in slowly on his opponent and went to lock up a third time but again Soujiro ducked away, this time shooting behind his opponent and taking him down with a drop toehold. Soujiro tried to follow that right up with a half crab, much to the chagrin of Twisted Steel who shot up from the announce position in frustration, but DK's leg strength let him counter the hold easily. He powered out of the move and tried to turn it into an early Lethal Injection, but Soujiro worked his way free before DK could get the hold fully applied. The much quicker Soujiro was up to his feet first, and by the time DK got up and could turn around he was met right away with a standing dropkick to the jaw that put him right back down. As DK tried to shake it off and get up again Soujiro was right on him, nailing a series of quick kicks to the back of the knee that kept the veteran down. Soujiro tried to capitalize right then and hook DK in a figure four leglock but DK was still too srong, kicking out of it and sending Soujiro back into the corner, where he hit hard. DK was slow to his feet. Soujiro came running out with a clothesline attempt but DK ducked, grabbing Soujiro's arm and sending him back into the corner hard. A quick follow up clothesline against the buckle from DK dazed Soujiro, enabling the Canadian to hoist his opponent up to the top rope, where he delivered a crushing belly to back suplex, snapping the back of Soujiro's head off the canvas. The veteran followed up quickly, clamping Soujiro in a rear chinlock, putting more pressure on the neck while giving his own injured legs time to recover. Soujiro didn't stay down for long, though, and quickly fought his way to one knee. From there a series of elbows to the midsection loosened DK's grip enough that Soujiro was able to break the hold, but DK countered by simply ducking behind his opponent and delivering another back suplex. This time he went for a cover, but Soujiro kicked out after only a count of two. DK was clearly frustrated, and demanded that the referee learn to count. He pointed to Regulator on the outside and claimed that "even that little toad can count to three". Once he was finished with his complaint DK pulled Soujiro up, but the hesitation gave Soujiro a chance to catch his breath. He caught DK with a hard thrust to the throat followed by a series of chops across the chest. A kick to the head sent DK back into the corner, and the tide had completely turned. Soujiro followed DK in, grabbed him in a headlock, ran out, and drove him down with a bulldog right in the middle of the ring. Not wasting any time Soujiro then ran and jumped up on the second rope, delivering a perfect Asai moonsault. He reached back and hooked the leg, but DK shot a shoulder up just before a three count. This time it was Soujiro complaining about the speed of the count. He pulled DK up, but before he could get an attack in DK slid behind him, dropped him to the mat with a simple leg dive, and jumped over with an elbowdrop across the back of the head of Soujiro. With Soujiro down DK ran off the ropes, but made the mistake of hitting the ropes right in front of Destroyer, who reached into the ring, grabbed DK by the leg, and yanked him down to the mat. DK fell face first to the canvas. Jamaal started to circle the ring, but before he could get there Destroyer was nailed from behind by Regulator, who jumped up from his spot at the announce booth and hit the big man with a flying forearm to the back of the head. The big man quickly turned and got into it with his attacker. The two men brawling on the floor turned the attention of the referee, who leaned through the ropes and started yelling at both men to get away from the ring. While the ref's back was turned Harbinger slid into the ring and began stomping away on Diamond King...not seeing the giant man from Sudan, DK's bodyguard Jamaal, approaching him from behind. Jamaal grabbed Harbinger by his mangy hair and delivered the Sudan Slam, bringing an abrupt end to Harbinger's interference. Jamaal tossed Harbinger over the top rope and followed him out to the floor while, still in the ring, Soujiro was pulling DK up to his feet. He backed DK into the ropes and prepared to send him across to the other side, but DK slammed on the brakes, reversed Soujiro's hold on him, and out of nowhere slammed the Cult member down with the Spirit Breaker! DK quickly rolled over and hooked the leg deep. Ray Brewer hurried into the referee's view and pointed into the ring, and the ref turned around just in time to count 1...2...3. DK slowly pulled himself out of the ring and started back to the dressing room, passing a group of referees that was running to the ring to try and break up Destroyer and Regulator as the scene fades to black.
