Underground 8: Hostile Threats

UNDERGROUND 8: THE NEW ERA
LIVE From the Park Avenue Armory New York, NY



Vinnie Paulos:
So ladies and gentlemen I stand here before you a PROUD man, like a PROUD FATHER if you will. You see this past Sunday the Underground walked into From the Ashes and made our presence FELT!

*CROWD CHEERS*

Vinnie Paulos:
However this is just the beginning. You see things have just begun to kick into overdrive. Alex Dillinger from what I hear isn’t happy with what happened and surely he’ll be at Battlegrounds and surely I will be there as well. I told Mr. Dillinger that we would take action if he forced us to do so. Yet he continued to ignore us, now look at what he has to deal with. He gets to deal with a bunch of pissed off, talented, WRESTLERS that will no longer be overlooked.

*CROWD CHEERS*

Vinnie Paulos:
Needless to say as sort of an olive branch I would like to extend an offer for the IWF Champion Gordon Fury to make a special appearance on Underground. Now before you say no Mr. Fury I think it’s time everyone be let in on a little something. Most of you must have been thinking, you know Vinnie you must be absolutely insane to go against your boss and to defy him so openly without fear of consequences. Well you’re all right. I would be insane if that was the case. However I’m lucky enough to have someone in my corner. Someone that sees my vision and someone that just so happens to be the majority shareholder for the IWF. Please allow me to introduce you to BRUNO...FRIEDRICH!!!

Just as Vinnie announces his name a large man steps through the curtain with a cigar in his mouth, aviators over his eyes and a freshly pressed black and grey pinstripe suit. Walking down the ramp he climbs up and over the top rope getting in the ring clapping with a grin before taking Vinnie’s hand and shaking it.

Vinnie Paulos:
Thank you for coming here tonight Mr. Friedrich, I know you’re a very busy man and I do appreciate you coming down here today. So without further adieu I hand the microphone over to you sir.

Bruno takes the microphone from Vinnie’s hands and looks around at the crowd that’s buzzing from the possible news. Everyone likes news.

Bruno Friedrich:
Good evening NEW YORK!

*CROWD CHEERS*

Bruno Friedrich:
Vinnie came to me the other day and he brought to me a proposal. One that I couldn’t overlook and just pass up. This man is going to lead the Underground into new heights. But that doesn’t mean I don’t see Alex Dillinger’s point in having to earn your stripes. I’m going to give the Underground it’s opportunity to prove it’s worth my investment.

Bruno hands the microphone back to Vinnie as Vinnie encourages the crowd to clap as Mr. Friedrich leaves the ring heading towards the back once again.

Vinnie Paulos:
While I can’t give the specific details just yet. I would like to reassure everyone in the back that big changes are coming and that we will get our chance...our chance to prove ourselves. Now let’s get this show underway and show the world what REAL WRESTLING is all about!!!

The scene fades out before the intro for Battlegrounds kicks off the show.



The lights in the arena circle around as the crowd gets crazy. Real wrestling fans stand on their feet and pack themselves into the arena for a chance to witness IWF: Underground. The entrance video for the Underground begins to play and the fans are going insane.

Just then as the music fades out we cut to the middle of the ring where ring announcer and commentator Calvin Jones is standing holding a microphone. The crowd continues to be rowdy and unsettled.



Calvin Jones
Ladies and gentlemen...we are LIVE on the Underground!

*CROWD POPS LOUDLY*

Calvin Jones
We have a huge main event here between Ezekiel Task and Nathan Propaganda but first, our opening contest between Pariah and Joey Miles!



OPENING SINGLES MATCH
Pariah
[vs]
Joey Miles

The match starts with Joey Miles landing a hip toss on Pariah. But Pariah is up and strikes a heroic pose quickly before hitting a flying headbutt on Joey. Joey hits the canvas and gets back up, grabbing Pariah and locking him into a wristlock. Pariah reverses, putting Joey into an armbar! Joey reverses, putting Pariah into a wristlock! Pariah reverses, getting behind Joey and suplexing him from behind onto the canvas! Pariah goes to the top rope quickly and hits a shooting star press on Joey Miles which flattens him on the canvas. Joey is being pummeled by lefts and rights from Pariah, before Joey headbutts him and pushes him away. Joey gets up and points skyward to the sun, we can only assume. But as he does this Pariah leaps across the ring and springboards himself off the ropes, landing a moonsault on Joey. Joey locks in a sleeperhold though quickly to reverse, but Pariah is having none of it as he gets to his feet breaking out of it. Joey spears him but Pariah grabs ahold and drops himself, still holding onto Joey and it turns into a counter DDT. Pariah is on his feet and strikes another superhero pose to the enjoyment of the crowd before he grabs Joey and hits a fishermans suplex. Joey is up and retaliation, lefts and rights then Joey springboards himself off of the middle ropes and lands a flying elbow into Pariahs head. Pariah has to come back and does when he hits Joey with a springboard bulldog taking him down. Joey begins to act quickly, sweeping Pariah off of his feet and driving an elbow hard into his throat. Pariah retaliates with an AMAZING dragonrana! It's as Joey gets to his feet that Pariah lifts him up and plants him with his Distortion! Pariah goes for the cover and gets the 1 2 3.

Winner: Pariah



SINGLES MATCH
Chris Mosh
[vs]
Max Violence

The match starts off strong for Mosh. He attempts to corner Max who uses his speed and agility to dodge and avoid the bigger man. Finally Mosh charges Max and crushes him between himself and the turnbuckle. Mosh holds this position steady and begins wailing on Max with lefts and rights with no escape for Max. However Max finds an exit and as Mosh goes for another large left Max slides down and ducks out between the big mans legs. Max springboards himself skyward with the middle rope and lands a vicious heel kick to the side of Mosh's head which sends the big man stumbling back. Max with a vicious knife edge chop, then another! Then a third! Mosh isn't playing and he grabs Max by the head and smashes his head against Max's. Max hits the canvas but is up quickly. He goes for a roundhouse kick but Mosh catches his leg and lifts him up by the leg throwing his body forward and catching him by the neck. As Mosh catches Max by the neck he spins around and chokeslams Max to the canvas. Max is up but groggy and Mosh hits a double axe handle smash on Max sending him right back to the canvas. Max doesn't believe in the word quit though, he's right back on his feet and as Mosh attempts to level him with a flying clothesline it's easy for Max to duck and dodge the move. Mosh hits the canvas and Max springboards himself off of the top rope and lands a senton splash right on the downed Mosh. Max pins but only gets a 2 count as Mosh throws Max off of him violently. Max is back up though and on the attack. He exchanges blows with Mosh again but Mosh's pack more power and he knocks Max to the ground. Mosh then gets onto Max and sets him up, dropping him straight down with the Moshpit! Chris covers Max for the 1 2 3.

Winner: Chris Mosh



SINGLES MATCH
Bryan Blaze
[vs]
Halestorm

They lock up and Bryan with a clean break but Halestorm has something to say and then she backs into the comfort of the ropes. Bryan works on the arm and he puts Halestorm in an arm bar. Bryan works on the arm with a leg drop and then the referee has to pull Bryan off Halestorm. Bryan returns to the arm with an arm bar but Halestorm with an arm drag but Bryan holds on and maintains the arm bar. Halestorm with a leg trip but Bryan with an arm drag into an arm bar. Bryan with knees to the arm for a near fall. Bryan with a key lock and a heel trip for a near fall. Halestorm with a knee and forearm followed by a side head lock. Bryan with a top wrist lock but Halestorm escapes the hold. Bryan clotheslines Halestorm over the top rope to the floor and Halestorm loses her head band. Bryan with a forearm on the apron and then he hip tosses Halestorm back into the ring and gets a two count. Bryan returns to the arm but Halestorm with a forearm. Halestorm with a kick to the midsection when Bryan tries to float over. Halestorm kicks Bryan to the floor and then Halestorm runs Bryan into the apron. We go to commercial.


We are back and Halestorm with a Dragon Sleeper but Bryan fights out of the hold. Halestorm runs Bryan into the corner and then she kicks Bryan in the ribs. Halestorm with a chin lock and then she slams Bryan into the turnbuckles and hits a series of shoulders. Bryan gets a knee up and gets a near fall with a rollup. Halestorm chokes Bryan in the ropes. Halestorm with a kick to Bryan for a near fall. Halestorm taunts Bryan and Bryan with a punch but Halestorm with a knee and kick. Bryan fights back but Halestorm with a knee and a snap mare. Halestorm with a seated abdominal stretch. Halestorm with an Irish whip but Bryan moves on a charge by Halestorm. Halestorm tries for a missile drop kick but Bryan moves out of the way and both men are down. Bryan with a punch but Halestorm sends Bryan into the turnbuckles. Bryan with a flapjack for a near fall. Bryan with the sliding punch to the midsection followed by a face plant into the mat for a near fall. Bryan blocks a powerbomb but he can only get a two count with a jackknife cover. Bryan with a kick to Halestorm and tries for another powerbomb but Halestorm breaks free and kicks Bryan back in the gut and hits the Haley’s Comet for three.

Winner: Halestorm



The cameras cut to the back as Dean Vandal is standing in the locker room opening up his gym bag. Chris Cryptic comes rushing up from behind Dean and places his hand on his shoulder causing Dean to jump and turn around to face a pissed of Chris. Dean smirks and runs his hand through his dirty blonde locks.

Dean Vandal:
What’s up bud?

Chris Cryptic:
Don’t what’s up bud me!

Chris grabs Dean’s shirt collar wrapping it up in his fist before slamming him up against the locker door. Dean continues to smirk and chomp on a piece of bubblegum looking to be unphased.

Chris Cryptic:
You told me that Gordon would be left out of this and yet when I watched the damn tape back you attacked him!

Dean Vandal:
Relax Christopher, this is war. There are certain casualties of war. You know that just as well as I do. Besides if you watched the tape you can clearly see Gordon grab my shoulder and turn me around to strike me. I simply beat him to the punch, literally.

Chris Cryptic:
You have no idea what you’re even on about now. You’re losing it man. I don’t know about this whole Holy Crusade that we’re going on. Things are getting too hectic. What happened about just proving that we’re better than them? Now some big investor is in play. Money is starting to become an obvious motivation.

Dean Vandal:
Well I knew money would come into play, I’m hungry Chris and I’m going to get my mouth and my wallet fed because I’m the best and should be treated as such. You’re better than them just as much as I am. If you don’t know that and you’re afraid to accept that...well so be it, that’s your own problems you need to work through. But make no mistake Chris this is war and if you don’t change you’re thinking well then you’ll only get caught off guard. Don’t think for an instant that they even care for you in the least bit, especially not after last night.

Chris slowly releases his grip and stares Dean in the eyes. Dean’s facial expression changes from a cocky prick to a confident leader.

Chris Cryptic:
I don’t even know what to think anymore Dean, I need to get outta here. I’ve got the night off so I’m gonna get going. Just for the record, I’m not a fan of this entire thing.

Dean Vandal:
It’s ok Chris, I know it’s a lot to take in. Eventually it’ll click and you’ll know exactly what I’m talking about….

Chris shakes his head before heading out of the locker room leaving a whistling Dean behind.

Dean Vandal:
One day Chris…one day…



SINGLES MATCH
Adorabelle
[vs]
Gilbert Gold

The bell rings and they lock up. Gold tries to get technical early on, trying for a Frankensteiner, but Adorabelle shoves him back as soon as his feet leaves the ground. He rolls back into the ropes. Gold runs at Adorabelle with a spear, but Adorabelle lifts her foot, and Gold goes face first into it and drops. Adorabelle picks him up and lifts him into a suplex. Adorabelle lifts him up again and sets him up for a spine buster. Instead of slamming him, she puts Gold up top and sets up for a superplex, but Gold recovers and does a top rope sunset flip. 1... 2... kick! Gold has the upper hand as he picks Adorabelle up and moves into the corner. He executes a Tornado DDT, but midway through Adorabelle shoves him off, and Gold flies literally across the ring. Gold rolls back and hits the ropes. He runs at Adorabelle, and hits a drop kick, but Adorabelle side steps. This time Adorabelle picks up Gold and whips him into the ropes. Gold jumps up and springboards off the ropes into a flying side kick into Adorabelle's face, knocking her over. Gold jumps up top and hits a moonsault. 1... 2... the KICK! Adorabelle is slowly recovering, up to her hands and knees, but Gold hits the ropes and slide dropkicks into her face. Adorabelle falls back into a sitting position. Gold charges her and hits a front rolling neck breaker. Adorabelle sits up again, and when Gold goes for a reverse rolling neck breaker, Adorabelle ducks and Gold slams into the mat. Adorabelle gets up, picks up Gold and whips him into the ropes. Gold comes back and hops onto Adorabelle for the Hurricarrana, but gets power bombed instead. Adorabelle covers. 1... 2... KICK! Gold doesn't just kick, but he grabs Adorabelle's arm for an arm bar, and brings Adorabelle down to her knees before the movecan be applied, she rolls through and frees herself, Gold charging in but his taken out immediatly with the Graduation! Adorabelle makes the cover and gets the 1 2 3.

Winner: Adorabelle



SINGLES MATCH
James Betterman
[vs]
Nekora Ladyhawke

The matches starts off and they lock up. Nekora starts it off with a side hammerlock. She turns it into a regular hammerlock then into a headlock. She holds the headlock for a few seconds before James backs him into the ropes and sends her across the ring. Nekora comes back and tries to slide between James's legs, but James drops to his knees above Nekora's chest and starts hammering her face. The ref warns him and when he looks Nekora kicks him in the back and he falls off. Nekora picks him up, whips him into ropes. Nekora bends over and hits a back body drop. Nekora turns around and tries for a quick leg drop, but James rolls and she lands hard. James runs into the ropes, comes back and sit-out dropkicks Nekora in the face and she falls back. James hooks the leg. 1.. 2..kick. While she's still down James runs into the and climbs up to the second rope. He sets up for a back elbow drop or something but Nekora jumps up and charges James. She hits him in the back and James falls on the ropes. Nekora gets James up on her shoulders and falls back for a belly-to-back type suplex. Nekora goes for a pin. 1... shoulder-up. Nekora picks him up and sets him up for a power bomb. She tries for the power bomb but only gets him half way up. James kicks and comes back down, the back-body drops Nekora who, in turn, holds on and goes for a sunset flip. James counters by dropping to his knees again for an axe-handle to Nekora's face but Nekora hits him in the groin as he drop. James's knees buckle and Nekora pulls him into the sunset flip anyway. 1...2...shoulder! Nekora stands and lifts James up and whips him into the ropes. Nekora bends over for the back-body drop but the James comes back and kicks her in the face. James whips her into the ropes. As Nekora comes back James tries to gorilla press him but Nekora kicks and comes down behind him but before her feet hit the mat, James grabs her head and brings her down in a front neck breaker. He tries for the pin. 1...2...thr-KICK! Nekora barely gets the kick. Nekora starts to get up but James pulls her up and DDTs her. James goes out onto the apron. He springs off the second, over the top, and leg drops Nekora. He picks Nekora up and whips her but Nekora reverses it. James comes back and Nekora tries to press him up, but James sidesteps her attempt. When Nekora turns to face him, she takes the Cum Shot right in the face! James goes for the cover and gets the 1 2 3.

Winner: James Betterman



Dear Marni
I am so sorry
Can you forgive me for this?

Calvin Jones: What the hell?

Night Surgeon from Repo: A Genetic Opera begins to blare on the speakers. Gilbert Gold makes his way to the ring, rushing out from the backstage in a huff. He seems dazed, confused and almost hurt.

Calvin Jones: Ladies and Gentlemen, Underground's newest developmental Superstar and one of the attackers on Brandon Macdonald at From The Ashes, Gilbert Gold is making his way to the ring. And he doesn't look to good.

Not the Dead Doctor with hungry scalpel
Here's my prognosis; Will they live?
DOUBTFUL!

Gold is ignoring the crowd as this point, not making eye contact with a single fan, much to their displeasure. He seems almost ashamed to even look as some of his fans.

You're the street Physician
Carving flesh sculptures
Paint your ass like a Rembrandt
Ha! You like-a that?
Better start praying when you see him coming
'Cause tonight it's curtains
You're the Night Surgeon!

Gilbert is in the ring now, head bowed and facing the ring canvas. As the chorus comes into play, Gilbert starts to raise his head, revealing a sinister smile that is nothing like what he came in with. He bows to each side of the ring, finally giving the fans recognition. A few cheer, but most don't really know what to think of the guy, especially since his role at FTA.

Remember who you are... [I remember...] (Remember what you did to Marni)
Remember who you are... [I remember! ] (Remember what you did to her! )

The music fades out as the crowd waits for whatever it is Gold is out here for. When you can no longer hear the chiller tune, his smile fades as well, revealing a very serious Gilbert. He grabs a microphone from a ringside assistant, taps it a few times...

***tap tap tap***

...and proceeds to speak.

Gilbert Gold: Ladies and Gentlemen, girls and guys...various Human/Alien Hybrids living among us...I owe you all TWO things here tonight. First off, I owe those of you who knew who I was in the past an explanation of why I did what I did at From The Ashes. You see, Underground had the privilege of watching the Pay-Per-View from backstage. It was actually very nice of the backstage crew to set up a huge LED T.V. to watch ever detail of the night! We saw blood, we saw how hot Blyss is, we saw Flex Johnson reach for the stars, we saw Tim Patrick bust out an amazing display...WE SAW IT ALL!

The crowd cheers, but only for the finest show ever in From the Ashes. They are still skeptical at what Gold wants to give the crowd.

Gilbert Gold: But the one thing I didn't see, that no detailed television made by Sony can let us view, was the betrayal and brutality and utter carnage that happened in the Main Event between Gordon Fury and Brandon Macdonald. Now, when I found out about Mr. Macdonald being an 'alleged' murderer and drug lord, I was shock and appalled. When I was told that there was a SWAT team waiting for him to finish his match, I did wonder if it would actually be enough. Then, I thought my questions were answered, by none other than Vinnie Paulo.

The crowd cheers for Vinnie, remembering his announcements from last week.

*VINNIE PAULO*
Clap, Clap, Clap-clap-clap
*VINNIE PAULO*
Clap, Clap, Clap-clap-clap

Gilbert Gold: I know, you like that guy. I didn't think I would at first, but at FTA he made the Underground an offer. And that offer was an opportunity to not only show what the Underground had to offer, but an opportunity to bring down a murdering junkie and get him behind bars. We were told that we would be heroes of the night! And so what happens when we get into the ring when Brandon Macdonald has his arm over Fury for the pin? We go out and Vinnie...
...makes it all about himself.

The crowd starts to boo over the fact that Gilbert is not as big of a fan as they originally thought. He holds his hand up to try and silence the audience.

Gilbert Gold: Vinnie Paulo decides that, with Alex Dillinger out of the picture, that HE is the one in charge of the biggest night of the year for IWF. I beat up an official referee for this guy and what does he do? Pulls a rather cowardly power move!

*Boo*
*Boo*
*Boo*

Gilbert Gold: I helped out this Underground thinking that this was the right moment for myself and very...very...few others on this show to get somewhere without whining and complaining. To take action. But Vinnie then makes the call for Dean Savage, whom even the boys from Jersey Shore think is a major douche, and gets him to beat the snot out of Brandon. It was a terrible call for several reason; Dean Savage is better at waving a white flag in France than wrestling here in IWF, Brandon STILL got up to his feet to finish the match, Alex Dillinger was out of the building IN CRITICAL PAIN and Vinnie leaped in to push his own agenda. Not the Underground's. His own.

Gilbert Gold is getting mixed reactions from the crowd now, but the vast majority is still keeping true to Vinnie Paulo and the IWF Underground. Still, some cheers and a few fans questioning some things are making it worth while, as some of them know that Gilbert might be right in his assumptions.

Gilbert Gold: So, that brings me to the second thing that I owe everyone.
An apology.
I owe an apology to the fans for what I did. I owe an apology to Gordon Fury and Brandon Macdonald for interrupting their match. I owe Alex Dillinger an apology for playing a part in Vinnie's takeover. I owe an apology to the ref I suplexed into oblivion. And finally...

Gilbert looks straight at the camera with a glare befitting a king cobra snake.

Gilbert Gold: Vinnie, I owe you an apology...for ever being a part of your scam to become more that just a paper-pushing nerd!

The crowd doesn't boo or cheer at that one. A few yell out "BURN", while most are just in awe that someone under Vinnie Paulo just told him off.

Gilbert Gold: I'm going to keep short and sweet, Vinnie. I followed orders that night because I thought it would benefit the entire Underground. I was in the wrong and I will work off my debt to these fans and to Alex in whatever way ALEX DILLINGER sees fit. If that means that I'm stuck in Underground for my entire career, so be it. If that mean I have to face a heavy-hitter in the deadliest match imaginable, then so be it.

Calvin Jones: I don't know if this guy is brave or just stupid. Maybe a little of both?

Gilbert Gold: Vinnie, I'm telling you right now that I am no longer going to be part of your little game. Adorabelle, Dean Savage and all the rest of them may be wrapped around your sausage-like pinky, but I'm done. I'm not marring my conscience anymore for your selfish needs. I'm a wrestler, not a street fighter and not your minion. If I'm on anyone's team...I'm on Dillinger's from here on in!
So Vinnie, screw you all the way to Hell!

And with a drop of the microphone, Gilbert Gold makes his way out of the ring.



MAIN EVENT
SINGLES MATCH
Ezekiel Task
[vs]
Nathan Propaganda

The two competitors immediately begin slugging back forth, sending punches, chops, and forearms into one another.

Calvin Jones
The match is starting off quickly here with strikes from both men

Nathan Propaganda catches Task's arm and sends him into the ropes, catching him on the rebound with the sidewalk slam. Task rolls to his feet and spears Nathan Propaganda to the mat. Task begins driving punches into Nathan Propaganda's face while holding him by the back of his head. Nathan Propaganda sends a cross chop into Task's throat, sending Task rolling onto the mat and clutching his throat. Nathan Propaganda grabs Task by the throat and raises him into the air to perform a chokeslam.

Calvin Jones
Nathan looking strong here!

Task drives a boot up into the groin of his opponent, doubling Nathan Propaganda over in pain. Task plants Nathan Propaganda into the canvas with a Samoan Drop. Task raises Nathan Propaganda up, signalling for a second Samoan Drop, when Nathan Propaganda's hand snaps out to apply a face claw. Task shouts in pain at the pressure applied. Nathan Propaganda performs a European Uppercut, sending Task back down. Nathan Propaganda runs into the ropes, rebounding off with a lionsault. Task drops back down to the mat, causing Nathan Propaganda to fly past overhead. Task applies a full Nelson to Nathan Propaganda.

Calvin Jones
Ezekiel looking to slow down Nathan here

Task performs a swinging full Nelson which he brings around into a full Nelson suplex. Task does not release the hold, rolling over to deliver a full Nelson DDT, culminating in a full Nelson slam. Task covers for the pin.

One

Two

Thre-NO!

Nathan Propaganda pops his shoulder up from the mat just in time to avoid the three count. Task performs a slingshot ring rope clothesline on Nathan Propaganda then drops a leg across his throat. Nathan Propaganda rolls out of the ring.

Calvin Jones
Nathan taking a break here, smart move with the way the match was going!

Task slips out of the ring after Nathan Propaganda. He whips Nathan Propaganda towards the ring post, but Nathan Propaganda reverses, sending Task crashing into the ring steps. Task stumbles forward and Nathan Propaganda capitalizes, executing a snap suplex. Nathan Propaganda throws Task back into the ring and hops onto the ring apron. He climbs to the top turnbuckle, looking for frog splash, but Task pops to his feet and sends Nathan Propaganda crashing to the mat with a military press slam. Task flips Nathan Propaganda through the air with a clothesline from Hell. Nathan Propaganda rolls back to his feet, only to be taken down once more by a shoulder block from Task

Calvin Jones
Eziekel Task looking to be in complete control

Task whips Nathan Propaganda into the ropes, raising his foot for a big boot, but Nathan Propaganda baseball slides under the raised leg. Nathan Propaganda sweeps Task's supporting leg out from under him. When Task gets to his feet, Nathan Propaganda performs the Truth Hurts! Nathan Propaganda covers Task.

One

Two

Three!

Winner: Nathan Propaganda



Calvin Jones
Impressive debut here from Nathan Propaganda, getting the win here over Underground staple, Eziekiel Task. Be sure to tune in next time folks for another exciting episode of Underground! I’m Calvin Jones signing off.