[The scene fades in to the interview area, where former PWX announcer Chris “Solo” Queen is standing backstage.]
Solo: Ladies and Gentlemen, welcome to PWX’s Do Or Die event. My name is Chris Queen-and let me start by saying it is great to be back here in PWX-and what a night its been. Congratulations are in order to Noah Hanson and our new Hybrid Champion-David Wilson! Right now though, my guest at this time-is a former 21 Time World Champion, who could be heading to that ring for the very last time. Ladies and Gentlemen, the King of Wrestling-John Pariah!
[Pariah walks into frame, with his ring jacket hood over his head. He’s wearing black ring gear with a red trim to it.]
Solo: John, what are your thoughts going into your match tonight against Brian Hollywood?
[Pariah smirks.]
John Pariah: My thoughts Chris? You and I have known each other a long time, since EPW to be exact.
Solo: This is true.
John Pariah: When was that? 2000? 2001?
Solo: Something like that.
John Pariah: So you know my thoughts going into this. I’ve spent the whole day watching the arena get set up tonight-soaking it all in-because tonight could be the last time I see it all. I don’t blame Brian Hollywood for this, no-I blame this Shadow Cabinet that seems to be controlling PWX from behind the curtain. These people who want the foundation of this company gone, dead and buried. I don’t know if it’s The Court Solo, I don’t know who it is. PWX has made a lot of enemies in the past, from the Constantines, to Ed Johnson, to Lee Best. PWX has always had its fair share of rogues-and I vow to bring them to the light.
[He pauses and smirks.]
Solo: Any words for your opponent tonight, Mr. Brian Hollywood?
[He chuckles-taking his hood down.]
John Pariah: I used to tell people, that they failed this company. While I feel like groups like the House of Stone have become a cancer on PWX-running wild and doing as they please-this Shadow Cabinet is worse. Brian-you haven’t failed this company-they have. You made a valid point last week. The Court didn’t make good on their promise to me-and so help me god, if Talon is behind all of this, she will have hell to pay-But a few months ago, I made a promise. I promised that I would be World Champion again. Now Brian-all due respect-but you will not stand in my way. Not tonight, not ever. I am the Best of the Best, and tonight-my destiny is in my hands. Tonight, I begin my ascension....All Hail…The King of Wrestling.
[He lifts his hood back up-and walks out of frame, as it recenters on Solo.]
Solo: Strong words, from Chicago’s Finest. Ricky, Chris-back to you.
[The camera cuts back to ringside-where Chris Caudill and Ricky Cravate are sitting.]
Chris Caudill: It’s a huge match tonight Ricky.
Ricky Cravate: Ever since Civil War-there has been a war brewing between John Pariah and Brian Hollywood. When Talon, Mistress of The Court-and Brian Hollywood’s ex girlfriend got involved, it became more and more personal. Now tonight-it’s not about a personal war-but it’s about survival.
Chris Caudill: Ladies and Gentlemen, tonight we’re going to see the End of an Era. Over the last few months, the PWX Board has instilled a Shadow Cabinet-to ensure fairness in the calls our Director of Competition Lillith Morgan makes. We don’t know whose involved-but we know they seem to have a vendetta for the Foundation of this company.
Ricky Cravate: Let’s send it ringside, for career vs career..Pariah vs Hollywood III…
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CAREER vs CAREER
The King of Wrestling JOHN PARIAH vs Mr. Executive BRIAN HOLLYWOOD
Chris Caudill: It's time for a Career vs Career Match!
[The arena lights go out-and a face melting guitar riff echoes through out the arena. Shots on the tron-in rhytmn to the cymbals and guitar show footage of John Pariah delivering a series of moves to an unknown opponent. The fans begin to cheer as the lights begin to flicker, and smoke billows from the stage. John Pariah steps out onto the stage, and kneels down as the sounds of "Hail to the King" by Avenged Sevenfold hits the PA]
Watch your tongue or have it cut from your head
Save your life by keeping whispers unsaid
Children roam the streets now orphans of war
Bodies hanging in the streets to adore
Royal faith will carve the path in chaos
Bringing daylight to the night
Death is riding in the town with armor
They come to take all your rights[/i]
[The crowd roars as Pariah stands up-throwing his right arm in the air as a wall of pyro shoots up behind him. He's wearing a new pair of black and gold trunks.]
Hail to the king, hail to the one
Kneel to the crown, stand in the sun
Hail to the king![The crowd cheers as he heads down the ramp-exchanging greetings with the fans at ringside. He climbs onto the apron-and leans against the ropes as the crowd cheers loudly. He climbs into the ring and throws his arm in the air-as a flood of streamers fly into the ring, the crowd roars as the music begins to fade out-and Pariah poses on the turnbuckle.]
Chris Caudill: This is it folks. John Pariah vs Brian Hollywood. One of their careers will end tonight…..
[The lights go out, as a quick drum roll echoes over the PA-and the blistering sounds of "Perfect Insanity" by Disturbed hits the PA system.]
OW WOW WOW WOW WOW![The crowd roars as Brian Hollywood steps out onto the stage-and a huge wall of pyro shoots up. He's wearing an original logo PWX t-shirt, as the crowd lets out a huge cheer.]
[iBranded like an animal
I can still feel the burn in my mind!
I do believe that youve made your message clear!
I think I'm losing my mind, I think I'm losing my mind!
Deprivating, isolating, all that I feel
Leaving me with images I know are not real
Are those words of condemnation that I hear!
I think I'm my mind, I think I'm losing my…[/i]
[Hollywood heads down the ramp-shaking hands with fans at ringside as the crowd roars loudly. He circles the ring-keeping his eyes on Pariah the whole time. He slides into the ring and poses on the ropes-as more streamers fly into the ring. He looks around the arena-for any signs of Talon or The Court, and shakes his head as he turns to Pariah-keeping his eyes focused on his opponent for the night.]
Crowd: PWX! PWX! PWX! PWX! PWX!
Ricky: I can't believe I'm going to say this...but this may actually be the match of the century!
Chris: There's no doubt about that! This one isn't going to be for the faint of heart! One has got to wonder what is going on inside the heads of those two stars!
[The ref calls for the bell as Hollywood and Pariah walk towards the middle of the ring and meet. Both men look at each other for a moment before the crowd just erupts in cheers. Hollywood and Pariah look about the crowd as both can't believe the amount of firepower this crowd is letting off.]
Crowd: PARIAH! PARIAH! PARIAH!
Crowd: HOLLYWOOD! HOLLYWOOD! HOLLYWOOD!
Chris: By God this is gonna be insane!
Ricky: Let's get down!
[Hollywood and Pariah look at each other and Pariah extends his hand. Hollywood smiles and accepts as both men shake hands. Finally, both men lock up and this match is underway. Some test of strength between both these men as Hollywood tries to grapple Pariah, but Pariah isn't budging. Neither is Hollywood, however, who is using the energy Pariah is dishing out to his advantage as leverage. Both men break it up at the same time and they then bust each other with furious lefts and rights. Hollywood and Pariah take turns dishing out the punches as Hollywood goes for a grapple but Pariah immediately reverses and sends him back with a roaring elbow. Hollywood backs but shakes it off quickly as he comes at Pariah and strikes him with a spinning wheel kick. Pariah stumbles back and leans on the ropes as Hollywood ricochets off the ropes and comes back at Pariah and clotheslines him over the top rope and to the outside.]
Chris: And both these men already getting physical! Hollywood sending Pariah to the outside!
Ricky: I wouldn't be surprised if weapons got involved in this match.
Chris: Unlike the first two matches Ricky..this one is actually an honorable one. There won't be any weapons used in this match.
[Pariah starts to get to his feet as Hollywood runs and bounces off the ropes and throws himself over the top rope taking Pariah back down to the ground.]
Crowd: OH!
Ricky: Did you hear that?! It actually sounded like part of Hollywood's body hit the ground while connecting to Pariah's!
Chris: I did see that and was wondering the same thing! Damn, that could have an impact in this match for Hollywood. See? He's already sporting that impact.
[Hollywood nurses his right leg as he gets back to his feet. He grabs Pariah and brings him to his feet. Pariah quickly sends Hollywood's back into the bottom canvas and to the ground. Pariah sends a few strikes to the back of Hollywood's head as he grabs Hollywood and tosses him into the barricade. Pariah goes for a knee drop on Hollywood, but Hollywood rolls out of the way and Pariah instead connects with the ground. Pariah rolls on the ground holding his right knee.]
Chris: Some quick thinking by Hollywood! Now Pariah is nursing his right knee! Hollywood trying to even the playing field. Very cunning.
Ricky: So if Hollywood injured his right leg and Pariah injured his right knee, does that make both superstars right?
Chris: And the bad pun of the night for the win..
[Hollywood gets back to his feet as Pariah leans up against the ropes outside the ring as Hollywood runs at him and hits a jumping missile drop kick that takes Pariah to the ground. Hollywood limps on the right leg and shows a little bit of pain as he grabs Pariah and rolls him into the ring. Hollywood slides under the bottom rope and gets to his feet. Hollywood ricochets off the ropes and comes back and delivers a hard elbow drop right to the knee of Pariah. Pariah lets out a little bit of pain. Hollywood then lifts Pariah's knee up and drives it back into the canvas as Pariah immediately tries to support it and rolls around in the ring in pain. Hollywood stays on the offense, though, and ricochets off the ropes again. As Hollywood comes back, Pariah lies flat as Hollywood hops over him. Pariah then gets to his feet and delivers a thunderous spear taking Hollywood to the mat.]
Crowd: OOH!
Chris: Holy shit! Pariah nearly snapped Hollywood in half with that monstrous spear!
Ricky: Now this is what I call a match!
[Pariah falls to the ground as he has troubles supporting his knee. Hollywood rolls around on the ground as Pariah tries for a cover on Hollywood.]
ONE
TWO
Kick out
Chris: And Pariah goes for the first pinfall attempt of the night and we've been in this match for a good five minutes already!
Ricky: Why is it now that a cover is made?
Chris: Think about it, do you really think after the first two matches Hollywood and Pariah have had that either one would think this match is going to be over that soon? Good spear, but not match ending material.
Ricky: Hey now, I've seen spears that have devastated...men..
[Hollywood struggles to get to his feet as Pariah goes for a buzzsaw kick. Hollywood grabs his leg strikes Pariah's knee with his elbow and then plants Pariah into the mat with a DDT. Hollywood goes for the cover this time.]
ONE
TWO
Kick out
[Pariah rolls towards the ropes as Hollywood grabs him and brings him to his feet. Hollywood ricochets Pariah into the ropes but Pariah comes back and strikes Hollywood with a high knee lift with his left knee. Hollywood goes down and Pariah bounces off the ropes again and sends another knee into Hollywood only this time delivering the blow to Hollywood's head. Pariah then grabs Hollywood and sends him into the corner turnbuckle. He runs at Hollywood but Hollywood blocks him with a boot to the face. Hollywood follows it up quickly with a bulldog that takes Pariah down in the middle of the ring. Hollywood then heads up to the top rope and takes flight off the ropes connecting with a high moonsault to the crowd's delight.]
Chris: Damn Hollywood can fly!
Ricky: Honestly say I haven't seen Hollywood with those kinds of moves in quite some time!
[Hollywood covers Pariah.]
ONE
TWO
TH...Kick out!
[Pariah is able to kick out as Hollywood sends a few right hands into the face of Pariah. Hollywood brings Pariah to his feet as he attempts to irish whip him into the ropes. Instead, Pariah grabs him and takes him down with a belly to belly suplex that has Hollywood hitting the ropes violently before going down to the mat. Pariah now follows it up with a pin.]
ONE
TWO
TH..Kick out!
Chris: Some good close counts by both these two but neither still giving up!
Ricky: They seem to be competing against each other very good.
Chris: Obviously! This match has been a good technical war and both these men have constantly got the upper hand on the other.
[Pariah drags Hollywood to the center of the ring and then drops a knee to Hollywood's right leg. Pariah then grabs it and locks in a sharpshooter as Hollywood responds in pain.]
Chris: Pariah with the sharpshooter locked in on Hollywood! This could be it right here!
Ricky: Hollywood won't be able to stand the pain.
[Hollywood slowly makes it half way off the mat and starts to crawl towards the bottom ropes. Pariah applies it longer as Hollywood struggles to find the strength to get to the bottom rope. Not wanting to give up, Hollywood crawls and just when he's about to touch the bottom rope, Pariah releases the hold and drags him back center ring and reapplies the sharpshooter. Hollywood shakes his head in pain as he has troubles even moving at this point. A few moments pass as Hollywood looks close to tapping. Hollywood doesn't though and shakes his head as he finds the power to lift himself off the ground. Hollywood slings Pariah off and down to the mat.]
Chris: And Hollywood fighting for his career! That HAD to be painful!
Ricky: Neither one of these men know when enough is enough.
[Pariah stays on the offense though and with the momentum in his favor, signals it's time to put Hollywood to sleep. He lifts Hollywood up and attempts to go for God's last Gift but Hollywood slips out of it and strikes Pariah with an Executive Promise out of nowhere. Pariah falls to the ground as both men lay on the canvas.]
Chris: Hollywood with the desperate very much needed Executive Promise!
Ricky: Hollywood is not covering Pariah though!
[Hollywood takes some time to get to his feet but instead of covering Pariah, he picks Pariah up and hits the Lay Off on him as Pariah goes back down to the ground. Hollywood drops to the mat and makes the cover.]
ONE
TWO
THRE..KICK OUT!
Chris: Holy Shit, Pariah kicked out!! Unbelievable!
Ricky: Hollywood definitely couldn't believe it either! The look of exhaustion on Hollywood's face tells it all!
[Hollywood brings Pariah back to his feet but Pariah shoves Hollywood into the corner turnbuckle. Pariah drives a few hard rights into Hollywood before lifting him up to the top turnbuckle. Hollywood fires back and hits a few hard rights to Pariah, but Pariah guts Hollywood good and then proceeds to lift Hollywood over his head.]
Chris: OH NO WAY!
Ricky: This is not going to end good!
[Pariah hoists Hollywood over his head and from the second rope turnbuckle connects with a GTS on Hollywood. Hollywood falls to the ground as Pariah lays out as well.]
Crowd: HOLY SHIT! HOLY SHIT!
[The referee checks on both men as both men are not responding. The referee starts to make the count.]
ONE
TWO
Chris: Hollywood and Pariah very winded at this point! Both men taking the other over their limits!
Ricky: This match has been nothing short of epic!
THREE
FOUR
FIVE
[Pariah starts to show some life as he tries to make it to his feet.]
SIX
SEVEN
[Hollywood finally starts to get to one knee as both men are still not completely to their feet.]
EIGHT
[Both Hollywood and Pariah are able to make it back up to their feet as the crowd rumble. Both men look at each other exhausted as Hollywood and Pariah then go on a mad dash of rights and lefts exploding at the other.]
Chris: This is insanity! Hollywood and Pariah, careers on the line giving it their last ounce of will!
Ricky: If this is entertainment of the century like this, sign me up for another!
[Hollywood quickly draws back and attempts an Executive Promise but Pariah catches his foot and moves in and lifts him up and delivers God's Last Gift on Hollywood taking him down. Pariah drops for the cover.]
ONE
TWO
THRE....KICK OUT!
Chris: How the fuck did Hollywood kick out of that?!
Ricky: I think at this point it's all reserve power!
Crowd: THIS IS AWESOME! *CLAP CLAP CLAP CLAP CLAP* THIS IS AWESOME! *CLAP CLAP CLAP CLAP CLAP*
[Pariah can't believe it as he just stares at a broken Hollywood. Pariah lifts him to his feet but Hollywood catches him in a small package.]
ONE
TWO
THRE..KICK OUT!
Chris: Hollywood trying for a fast one!
[Pariah and Hollywood both back to their feet as they charge towards one another, they both take each other down again with a clothesline. Both men are down the mat again. Hollywood and Pariah trying to savor every last breath they have left. Pariah starts to get up near the ropes as Hollywood gets back to his feet. Hollywood hits an Ensuguri that sends Pariah on the outside of the ropes. Pariah is able to hang on, though, but Hollywood charges at him and hits a spear but Hollywood goes through the ropes and to the outside as both men hit the ground hard.]
Chris: This match...so enduringly challenging for both Hall of Famers!
Ricky: Hollywood obviously not afraid to injure his body at this point.
[Both men are back up to their feet fighting on the outside. Pariah sends some strong rights following it with a strong European Uppercut. Pariah looks over at the announcers table and starts to walk over. He takes off the flap and starts to pull shit off the table.]
Chris: Oh dear God! This can't be good!
Ricky: I have a funny feeling that our announce table is about to be leveled.
[Pariah goes back over to Hollywood and attempts to strikes his head into the table, but Hollywood counters and instead strikes Pariah's head into the table. Hollywood grabs Pariah and grabs him by the neck and lifts him up.]
Chris: Holy shit! We haven't seen that move in forever!
[Hollywood drops Pariah on the ground near the table with the Hollywood Slam.]
Ricky: HOLLYWOOD SLAM!!
[Hollywood pants a little as he picks Pariah back up and rolls him on the table. Hollywood stares for a little bit before heading back into the ring. Hollywood then heads up to the top turnbuckle.]
Chris: Oh fuck no!!
Ricky: He can't be serious!
[Hollywood eyes Pariah as he closes his eyes for a brief second and reopens them. Hollywood then dives off the top and nails a moonsault on Pariah as both men come crashing through the table. Crowd are hot on their feet as both men lay motionless in the rubble.]
Chris: OH MY GOD!! Hollywood decimating Pariah and himself through that table!
Ricky: Since when can Hollywood still do moonsaults?!
Crowd: HOLY SHIT! HOLY SHIT! HOLY SHIT! HOLY SHIT!
[The referee looks out at the carnage as both Hollywood and Pariah lay completely motionless. The referee has no choice but to begin the count once more.]
ONE
TWO
THREE
FOUR
Chris: Neither man moving here!
Ricky: The referee almost half way and still no movement!
FIVE
SIX
SEVEN
[Both Pariah and Hollywood are completely out. Neither man moving a single muscle.]
EIGHT
NINE
Chris: NO!!
TEN!!!
Ricky: OH MY GOD!
[The referee calls for the bell as both men lay in rubble.]
Chris: This is crazy Ricky! Neither man was able to beat the other and instead, they both incapicitated themselves! Unbelievable!
Ricky: Well when your fighting to stay alive here, you'll do just about everything. I guess as a reward, neither of these two Hall of Famers are paying the price of it.
Chris: So what....now?
Chris: I don't think either man knows what to think of this situation but if you ask me, I think they just saved each others careers!
Ricky: You may be right for a change Chris!
[Hollywood and Pariah stumble to their feet but they help each other up as both men appear very battered and bruised and cut open in some sense. They both stand in the ring as they try to regain their composures.]
WINNER:NO CONTEST
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Chris: Well what a hard fought match between two of the best PWX has ever seen!
Ricky: I got to give credit where credit is due. That was an absolute THRILLER of a match!
Chris: Oh no doubt about that! I just wonder...hey, what's going on?!
[The lights in the ring start to dim a few times as Hollywood and Pariah look up and around as they try to figure out what the hell is going on. Just then, a voice is heard coming over the speakers. The voice isn't recognizable as it is being concealed very well by a voice concealer device.]
Voice: Well done Mr. Hollywood and Mr. Pariah. What a wonderfully heart felt fight you two had!
[The voice pauses for a few moments.]
Voice: Oh I'm sorry, maybe it's about time I at least make clear who I am..
[Hollywood and Pariah look at each other confused.]
Voice: Allow me to FINALLY introduce myself, I am your PWX Management!
Chris: WHAT?!
Ricky: So finally, there is a voice to all these rumors about a higher power, but who?!
PWX Management: That was a glorious match you two put on! I was very happy and very proud of what I saw...until I saw the outcome of this match.
[Mixed crowd reactions can be heard in the background.]
PWX Management: You see, you think you are smarter than me! You think because this match ended in a no contest that everything is just going to be alright. Well you see gentlemen, I happen to not believe in the whole draw match..you either win or you lose. There are no draws..I don't believe in them. Therefore...
Chris: What the hell is this guy getting at?
Ricky: I don't know but it can't be good.
[Hollywood and Pariah simply look towards the back as they await the next words.]
PWX Management: By the power invested in, well me, I hear by declare that this match, there is no such thing as a no contest. No, you see, since you both couldn't get the job done on either man, I've decided that NEITHER of you deserve this kind of ending. So pretty much, you both...LOSE!
Chris: Oh no! Please don't!
Ricky: I don't like where this is going..
PWX Management: Oh you guys know exactly how this is going to play out. By not being a fan of no contests, I expect results and the results are about to play out. Wait for it...
[The crowd start to boo as the voice pauses]
PWX Management: Congratulations Brian Hollywood and John Pariah, for not getting the job done! No Contests means that you both LOSE! And seeing that you both lose, you know what happens next don't you? As of right now, Brian Hollywood and John Pariah you are no longer part of the PWX roster! Your both finished! You lose, and your finished! Because BOTH of your careers are over!!
Chris: WHAT?! WHAT THE FUCK IS THAT?!
Ricky: I can't believe what I'm hearing?! BOTH Brian Hollywood and John Pariah are now gone from PWX?! This is not good Chris!
Crowd: THAT IS BULLSHIT! THAT IS BULLSHIT!
[Hollywood and Pariah just stare at each other in utter shock and disbelieve. They cannot believe what they just heard. Hollywood drops his head in shame and shakes his head in disgust. Pariah clenches his fists and throws it into the corner turnbuckle. Hollywood looks up this time with an angered, but lost look in his eyes.]
PWX Management: I wish the both of you the very best in whatever you find to do! HAHA! Now if you'll excuse me, I've got a company to help run. At least the cancers of it have been eliminated with extreme force!
[PWX Management fade away as Hollywood and Pariah are left lost in the ring. Pariah pats Hollywood on the back and both men take center ring. The crowd is absolutely on their feet as they give tribute to both PWX icons.]
Crowd: THANK YOU HOLLYWOOD! THANK YOU PARIAH! THANK YOU HOLLYWOOD! THANK YOU PARIAH!
[Both Hollywood and Pariah nod in acknowledgement of the crowd responds as they wave their hands. Hollywood and Pariah smile and pay tribute to the crowd as they make their way out of the ring. They walk around the ring giving out high fives and handshakes to the crowd before finally ascending up the ramp. Both men turn back around and look about the fans for the final time. Hollywood and Pariah, both carrying tremendous pain, turn back around and slowly make their ways back to the back.]
Chris: What an absolute heartbreaking situation we just learned! It was just announced by the PWX Management that since neither Hollywood or Pariah won the match that BOTH of their careers are over. What a sad day in PWX.
Ricky: I sensed that Hollywood may have known this day was coming. Now he knows for sure. I'm still shocked by how PWX Management pretty much found a way to end both Brian Hollywood and John Pariah. That definitely can't be good and we don't even know who's behind it!
Chris: One things fore sure, these two men just created a pennacle that will be talked about for ages to come. Two men, two icons, two hall of famers who can't be duplicated in PWX. Hollywood, Pariah..you both will be greatly missed..thank you both for everything you've done for this place and the sacrifices you made to keeping PWX the best it can be!...