Post by Jana Rikar on Sept 15, 2017 5:23:18 GMT
Backstage, Jana Rikar paces down the hallway with Rusty Fairchild and Julie Crichton on either side of her.
Jana Rikar: So how bad is it?
Julie Crichton: Between the storms, the flooding, the missed connections, overseas hang-ups, and some really strange quirks, we’re missing Cyrus Riddle, James Raven, West McFadden and Trixie.
Jana Rikar: Ok, how about Jenn, Max and Coral? Are they in town?
Rusty Fairchild: Coral is in Milwaukee and no one is able to get a hold of Max or Jenn.
Jana Rikar: Well, we’ll just go with who we got. Rusty, head back to the truck and let Stephi Bob and Kamryn know. Julie, run tell Nora and K-Remix they’re up first.
The two leave as Jana walks through a makeshift office doorway, leaving the door ajar. She closes her eyes and exhales, trying to keep her composure as a knock on the doorframe is heard. Jana turns around and sees the Defiant Champion, Aidan Carlisle, dressed in a Milwaukee Mayhem LFL jersey and a pair of jeans stepping through the open door.
Aidan Carlisle: Miss Rikar?
Jana plasters on a smile quickly.
Jana Rikar: There you are, I was wondering if you would make it, considering...
Aidan smirks and gives a little wave of her hand.
Aidan Carlisle: We're just about to head out of town for the next couple of weeks, but we had a layover here I wanted to talk about the Jack Rikar Memorial Cup.
Jana Rikar: What is it?
Aidan Carlisle: I'd like the winner's purse deduced from my escrow account and donated to the Pediatric Cancer Society, if you would.
A smile spreads across Jana's face and she gives a nod.
Jana Rikar: Certainly, that's a wonderful gesture, thank you.
Aidan Carlisle: Just make the donation from Defiant Wrestling. Y'know, get the name out there a bit.
Jana gives another nod as Aidan checks her watch.
Aidan Carlisle: I'd better go, we don't want to miss our flight.
Jana Rikar: Of Course and ... Congratulations!
With a smile of thanks to her boss, Aidan heads out of the office and back toward the parking area. Jana sighs.
Jana Rikar: She did ask for the time off for the… Well, It’ll be thin tonight, really thin but we’re Defiant til the end. We’ll make it up to everyone as well.
Jana looks up and smiles at the camera.
Jana RIkar: Ok Rusty, Let’s go!
~~~ RINGSIDE ~~~
‘El Phantasmo and the Chicken Run Blast-o-Rama' plays as the camera view walks down the aisle towards ringside. The Palumbo Center is at around half capacity as fans hold signs in the crowd, Stephi Zucconi stands in the ring, hyping the crowd. She blows a kiss towards the camera man walking towards the ring. The camera turns to show Bob Fairchild and Kamryn Tennebaum standing at ringside.
Bob Fairchild: HELLO EVERYBODY AND WELCOME TO TNT!... We are Live and in Full Effect tonight here in Downtown Pittsburgh at the Palumbo Center. No burning production trailers, and we’ve got backups ready just in case as well. To quote one of my favorite tv shows, “Atomic Batteries to Power! Turbines to Speed!” “Kamryn! Ready to move out!”
Kamryn simply turns and looks at Bob with a bewildered face.
Kamryn: What are you even talking about?
Bob Fairchild: You never watched the old Batman TV Shows? You know, BANG! POW! THWAPP! ZLORP!?
Kamryn: You watch your language!!!
Bob Fairchild rolls his eyes as The lights go out in the arena and a whisper is heard over the sound system.
"The Legend Continues?"
"No, A New Legend Begins!"
This is followed by the sound of a record scratching as a yell is heard over the sound system.
"RE-RE-RE-REMIX!"
Pyro explodes at the top of the entrance ramp as ‘Undeniable’ by Seckond Chaynce begins to play. The lights in the arena now come up as K-Remix emerges from the back with a smile on his face.
Stephi Zucconi: Our First match here on TNT is for One Fall with the winner advancing in the Defiant Title Tournament. First. On his way to the ring. From Detroit, Michigan, weighing in at 200 pounds, This is K-Remix!!!
K-Remix stops at the top of the ramp to hit a quick dab before doing the jogging man challenge down the ramp and up the ring steps.
Bob Fairchild: He’s brash and cocky but K-Remix is ready to continue his winning ways.
Kamryn: The boy looked good last week, but he’s gonna have to grow up quick if he wants to go for the gold.
K-Remix still with a big grin on his face walks along the ring apron and looks out over the crowd before throwing his hands high into the air. He hits one more dab then vaults over the top rope and shadow boxes a bit as he prepares for the match at hand.
~~~ BACKSTAGE ~~~
Nora Harris is seen standing by a monitor, watching K-Remix in the ring. She pauses as she sees a camera on her backstage and she gives a little wave toward the camera and thus the fans watching as she adjusts her brightly colored ring gear and then fluffs out her dark hair.
Nora Harris: And we're back, heading into the Defiant Title Tournament, everyone in it hoping to gain that next crack at holding the top championship in Defiant Wrestling. Some of us have had a go at Ms Carlisle, and some of us haven't. Personally I knew going into my match with her that she would not only be a true challenge but an amazing opportunity to learn something from someone that's been where I want to go, and done what I want to do. People forget that just because I'm really good at what I do that I'm still very new to the professional side of this business. I have never claimed otherwise, but I have to have faith in myself that no matter what I go through? I'll continue to improve and define who I am in that ring. I can't betray the trust of the man that trained me, or the fans that cheer me, or my fellow wrestlers for that matter.
She nods sternly, then smiles really wide.
Nora Harris: It's also true however, that there's been a lot going on with my life. Some of it's personal, and involved my whereabouts the last couple of weeks. My head has been really scattered, but I'm going to work my tail off to give every one of you fans the match you deserve, and I know that K-Remix is ready. He's got a good buzz for himself, and I'm honestly looking forward to testing myself in the ring against him….
The bouncy music of Shakira's Try Anything plays in the background
Nora Harris:.... Right now.
Nora throws up a V sign and then blows kisses at the camera.
Nora Harris: Thanks you all, for supporting me no matter where I go.
Another little wave and she's on her way, bouncing as she walks towards the ring.
~~~ RINGSIDE ~~~
I won’t give up, no I won’t give in
Till I reach the end
The bouncy music of Shakira's Try Anything continues and out comes Nora Harris, bouncing on the toes of her boots as she waves to the fans.
Stephi Zucconi: And his opponent, from Chicago, Illinois, weighing in at 103 pounds, Nora Harris!!!
Nora waves one more time then she cartwheels onto the ramp, then sprints down to the ring, slides under the bottom rope and pops up to wave at the fans again.
And then I’ll start again
No I won't leave
I wanna try everything
I wanna try even though I could fail
Nora stands focused in her corner as K-Remix smiles over at her.
Kamryn: Little Miss Bootylicious is looking for another shot at Aidan Carlisle, She came up short, no pun intended last time, but she’s got a bigger problem right now in K-Remix.
Bob Fairchild: She’s still a Harris and that counts for a lot.
Referee Tabor Bolthausen looks at both then calls for the bell. K-Remix looks at Nora and gives a quick dab. The crowd pops then Nora gives a twerk to a bigger pop. K-Remix holds his chest then stumbles back.
Bob Fairchild: Trademark Booty Pop from Nora.
Kamryn: Still not a Perfect rump shaker.
The two slowly circle then lock up. K-Remix locks in a loose armbar but Nora quickly rolls through into a hammerlock. K-Remix reverses into a hammerlock of his own. Nora reaches up and hooks his neck. K-Remix lets go of the hammerlock to counter but Nora drops to her knees and flips K-Remix over with a snapmare. She stands up quickly and hits a kick between the shoulderblades. K-Remix grimaces and scrambles towards the corner. Nora taps her head then her butt then gets a twerk.
Bob Fairchild: The Harris assets working to the advantage of Nora so far.
Kamryn: They both may be very young but Nora’s got the experience advantage, especially in chain wrestling, though K-Remix has pedigree as well.
K-Remix runs towards her for a kick but Nora ducks. She runs towards the ropes, uses them as a springboard and goes for a rana, but K-Remix spins through it and drops her with a blue thunder bomb near the corner. He rolls backwards into the corner, turns around and hits Nora with a split legged moonsault. K-Remix gets up to his knees, does a quick dab then makes a cover. Tabor slides in for a count,
1.
2.
Shoulder up by Nora. K-Remix scrambles up to his feet and runs to the far ropes as Nora slowly sits up. K-Remix runs and hits a spike poison rana on Nora.
Bob Fairchild: What an Impact!
Nora lies motionless on her stomach as K-Remix looks around at the clapping crowd. K-Remix stands up over Nora. He locks his feet around her legs then reaches down grabbing her wrists. Nora shakes herself and looks around as K-Remix rocks backwards. Nora screams out as K-Remix raises her into the air with a Mexican Surfboard. Tabor asks for the submission but Nora screams out No. K-Remix rocks forward then backward again, lifting Nora up in the surfboard again. He rolls forward, then locks in a dragon sleeper variation on the surfboard. Nora tries to wiggle out but then hits both hands together behind K-Remix’s head, smashing her forearms into the ears of K-Remix. He lets go and holds his ears, rolling back out of the move. Nora falls to the mat gasping for air as K-Remix tries to shake away the stun.
Kamryn: Desperation move by Nora there. That Dragon Surfboard could have been it for her.
He run the far ropes and goes for a spin kick as Nora stands. Nora ducks but K-Remix lands on his feet. He jumps onto the second rope for a springboard cross body but Nora hits a double knee facebuster.
Bob Fairchild: Hello Patella out of nowhere!!
Nora gets to her feet quickly but holds her back. He waits as K-Remix gets to a knee. Nora runs to the ropes and goes for a flying headscissors but K-Remix turns her upside down and pins her shoulders down. Tabor slides in but Nora kicks out before 1. K-Remix uses the kickout to back up to the ropes. She gets up to her feet quickly and K-Remix charges for a running clothesline. She grabs the arm, locks her legs around his neck, twists and turns and tries to cinch in an Octopus hold.
Kamryn: Nora’s trying….
K-Remix breaks the hold, spins Nora around and drops her with a Gory Special Bomb. K-Remix looks around then points to the top turnbuckle as the crowd pops. He quickly climbs up as Nora tries to gain her bearings at a knee. She stands as K-Remix is perched on the top turnbuckle. He goes for a top rope diving neck breaker but she ducks and falls forward into the corner.
Bob Fairchild: Nobody home!
K-Remix rolls through the move and turns towards Nora, getting up to his feet. Nora looks over her shoulder, climbs up to the top turnbuckle. Nora leaps off going for a Moonsault, but K-Remix backflips away. Nora corrects herself and lands on her feet. K-Remix hooks in a cobra clutch, drops Nora backwards with a modified dragon suplex, then rolls her over onto her stomach. He sits on her back, pulling back on the cobra clutch to a pop from the crowd.
Kamryn: Million Dollar Remix!!!
Tabor checks on Nora , who taps on his arm. Tabor calls for the bell and the crowd pops.
Bob Fairchild: K-REMIX!!!
K-Remix lets go and runs to the turnbuckle. He climbs up and raises his hands in victory. Tabor raises his hand then points as K-Remix.
Stephi Zucconi: The winner of the match and advancing on in the Defiant Title Tournament, K-Remix!!!
‘Undeniable’ by Seckond Chaynce plays as Tabor checks on Nora. K-Remix looks back at Nora then out at the crowd as they cheer. He dabs on the turnbuckle then floats over to the top to the floor.
Bob Fairchild: Big win by K-Remix to advance on in the Defiant Title Tournament.
K-Remix walks up to Kamryn and dabs in front of her then heads to the back. Kamryn smirks and looks over at Bob.
Kamryn: The Kid’s got moxie and some moves,Bobby, but we’ll see if it’s enough though.
Tabor helps Nora out of the ring as the crowd gives her applause. The two walk to the back as ‘Demolition Man’ by Sting plays. The crowd pops as Jana Rikar walk out and waves to the crowd.
Bob Fairchild: The Boss is out here in Pittsburgh! Let’s hear what she has to say.
Jana waves again as the music fades.
Jana Rikar: Ladies and Gentlemen here in Pittsburgh, due to some unforeseen circumstances, we’ll have a very short show tonight. So, for anyone here in attendance, after the show, you may take your ticket stubs to the any of the merchandise areas around the concourse here at the Palumbo Center and take home a souvenir free of charge, compliments of the DWF.
The crowd pops as Jana holds up a finger and looks directly in the hard camera.
Jana Rikar: And for those of you at home watching us here on the Axxess Network, Send a tweet to the DWF within the next 10 minutes and we will send you a gift card towards DWF merchandise as well. Thanks to everyone for being a part of the Defiant Wrestling Federation and enjoy the rest of the show.
The crowd pops again as Jana smiles and heads to the back. The camera switches to Bob Fairchild and Kamryn at ringside.
Kamryn: Well, Jana has opened up the bank a little for the DWF fans tonight here live and to everyone at home as well.
Bob Fairchild: A bit of good faith for the DWF faithful and everyone will be going home a little happier tonight.
"God, don't you believe the hype?"
The lights in the arena begin to blink rapidly all around as ‘Made Of Scars’ by Stone Sour plays. After about thirty seconds, the lights begin to strobe until you see a figure at the top of the ramp and the lights finally all blaze back on.
Kamryn: And who do we see?
Arthur McKay stands atop the stage with a smile on his face as the song finally picks back up with the opening notes of the song.
Stephi Zucconi: Our final match of the night is for one fall. Making his way to the ring, from Indianapolis, Indiana, weighing in at 200 pounds, Arthur McKay!!!
Arthur then proceeds to make his way down to the ring slapping fans hands and looking super hyped. He slides into the ring and runs up to the ropes and climbs to the top and throws out his arms for one more pop before jumping down and waiting for the match to begin. Senior Referee Wonderman Waldo checks over Arthur as ‘Wake Me Up’ by Avicii begins.
Bob Fairchild: Arthur McKay makes his debut tonight and not an easy opponent to go against on your first night.
Quinn Rivers walks out from the back. She stops at the top of the ramp, as she looks out to the crowd, as she smirks as the crowd is mixed with cheers and boos.
Stephi Zucconi: And his opponent, from St Louis, Missouri, weighing in at 120 pounds, Quinn Rivers!!!
She walks down to the ring, and slides under the ropes. She pops up, as she heads towards Arthur for a second then over to her corner as she waits for match to start.
Kamryn: A few choice words from these two earlier this week so I don’t think they’ll be swapping Christmas recipes this year.
Waldo looks over as Arthur then Quinn as Stephi climbs out of the ring. Waldo calls for the bell and Quinn charges at Arthur. Arthur dodges out of the way as Quinn stop short and smirks. Arthur takes a slow methodical walk around the inside of the ring as Quinn motions towards him. He goes to lock up and Quinn ducks her head out through the ropes and waves him away. Waldo steps in between and Quinn laughs as the crowd boos.
Bob Fairchild: Quinn is playing mind games with the rookie.
Quinn ducks her head back in as Arthur takes a step back. Arthur comes back and Quinn ducks her head back out. Waldo steps in and Arthur takes a step back. Quinn ducks her head back in then slaps Arthur. The crowd boos as Arthur smiles, calming himself down. Quinn walks up to him again and goes for another slap but Arthur blocks in and lands a right hand. Quinn backpedals as Arthur lands another right then whips Quinn into the ropes. Arthur sets for a clothesline but Quinn grabs the middle rope then slides to the outside.
Kamryn: Quinn taking the high road here.
Quinn jaws with a fan as Arthur slides out behind her. Quinn turns around and Arthur scream at her. Quinn screams at him and runs around the corner post. Arthur gives chase but Quinn backtracks and lands a kick to the chest as he turns the corner. He stumbles backwards as Quinn hops up on the apron. She takes three steps then grabs Arthur and plants him with a Tornado DDT on the floor to a chorus of boos from the crowd.
Bob Fairchild: Great move by Quinn but the Pittsburgh faithful didn’t like it.
Kamryn: They liked it, they just don’t like her.
Quinn wipes her hands as she gets to her feet. She pulls Arthur up and rolls him into the ring. Quinn climbs up on the apron then waves away Waldo as she climbs to the top rope. She sets and jumps off with a diving elbow from the top rope but Arthur rolls out of the way. The crowd pops as Quinn holds her arm, getting to her feet. Arthur scrambles up to his feet. Quinn shakes out her arm then goes to throw a right hand. Arthur blocks it then throws his own. He throws another right then cocks back and drops the elbow to the top of the head of Quinn to a crowd pop.
Bob Fairchild: A Bionic Elbow variation he calls Hammering It In by McKay!
Quinn lands on the mat as Arthur plays to the crowd. He looks around then focuses back on Quinn. He pulls her up and whips her into the ropes. He swings wildly with a right hand. Quinn comes back off the ropes and goes for a tilt-a-whirl headscissors but Arthur spins through it and drops her with a tilt-a-whirl side slam. He hooks the leg as Waldo makes the count.
1.
2.
Kickout by Quinn. The crowd pops as Arthur holds up three fingers. Waldo holds up two then moves his shoulder.
Kamryn: Arthur needs to stay focused.
Arthur backs up to the corner and crouches slightly. Quinn staggers to her feet , looking for Arthur. She turns around and Arthur charges. He goes for a Superman punch but Quinn grabs the middle rope and falls to the mat. Arthur dives through the ropes on the miss and lands on the floor. He grimaces in pain, holding his wrist as Quinn holds her back, while getting to a knee.
Bob Fairchild: Big miscue by Arthur getting overzealous on the knockout punch.
Quinn slides out and stands on the wrist of Arthur on the floor. She jumps up and down two times on the wrist then pulls Arthur over to the post. She grabs his wrist and slams it against the apron then the steps. The crowd boos as Quinn flips them off. She then laughs at Arthur as he holds his wrist. Quinn pulls Arthur up and rolls him into the ring. She follows him in and waits. He sits up, holding his wrist, pain etched on his face. She locks in a body scissors then switches to a Fujiwara armbar. Arthur quickly scrambles to the ropes.
Kamryn: A Little Mayhem by Quinn and it nearly got the victory.
Quinn lets go of the arm as Waldo cautions her, then she springboards and drops her weight down on the arm. Arthur rolls into the middle of the ring as Quinn blows kisses towards the crowd. Arthur gets to a knee as Quinn walks over to him from behind. Quinn grabs Arthur but Arthur counters and hits a Knee smash to the face. Quinn backpedals as Arthur gets to his feet. He starts to throw a right hand but doesn’t. He uses the flat of the elbow, landing it three times to Quinn’s head.
Bob Fairchild: Here comes McKay!
Arthur whips Quinn with the left hand into the turnbuckle. She runs up the ropes then jumps off towards McKay. She goes for a Frankensteiner but he slips the arm away, catching her with a Blue Thunder Bomb! The crowd pops as Arthur places his left hand on her stomach. Waldo slides in for a count.
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Hand on the ropes by Quinn and the crowd groans.
Kamryn: He dropped her with the IndiBomb2k17 but too close to the ropes.
Arthur rolls back towards the middle of the ring as Quinn rolls out to the apron. He starts to stomp around then calms himself, heading back towards Quinn., He reaches over to the ropes to pull her up but she grabs his wrist and drops off the apron. He backpedals as she climbs up onto the apron. She grabs the top rope then hits a springboard missile dropkick to the back of McKay, sending him chest first into the turnbuckle. He falls backwards to the mat. Quinn grimaces in pain, flexing her knee then scrambles over, rolling him to his chest. She grabs both arms with a double chickenwing then flips forward, bridging upwards!
Bob Fairchild: Cruel Intentions by Quinn!
Arthur kicks his feet, and hooks his foot on the bottom rope. Quinn lets go and looks at Waldo. Waldo waves off Quinn and points at the bottom rope. Quinn slams her hands on the mat then gets to her feet. She pulls up Arthur then whips him into the ropes. She swings wildly with a back elbow. Arthur comes back off the ropes and hits a Superman punch to a good pop.
Kamryn: He got her!
Arthur holds his wrist then gets to his feet, He pulls up Quinn and sets for the Blue Thunder Bomb. A trickle of blood appears on the mat below Quinn and Arthur stops. He delays for a second lifts Quinn up. She flips over his back and rolls him into a pin with an O’Connor roll. Waldo slides in for a count.
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2.
3!!! Ring the Bell. The crowd boos as Quinn holds her hands up in victory.
Bob Fairchild: QUINN!!!
The crowd boos as Arthur looks around. Quinn rubs a drop of blood from under her nose as the crowd continues to boo.
Stephi Zucconi: The winner of the match. Quinn Rivers!!
Quinn gets to her feet and gloats at the crowd as Arthur slowly gets to his feet and turns around. Quinn turns and Arthur drops her with a Reverse STO facebuster. The crowd goes silent as Waldo admonishes Arthur.
Kamryn: Bobby! I think we’re seeing Vail!
Arthur gets to his feet and drops Waldo with a right hand. The crowd boos as Security rushes down the aisle. Arthur slides out and begins to drop Security with right hands, not feeling the effects of the sore right wrist.
Bob Fairchild: This is definitely Vail!
Arthur storms through the Security then walks towards Bob and Kamryn. Steffi stands motionless as Arthur walks past her. He starts to grab a chair but Stephii puts her hand on his shoulder. He glares at her then slowly blinks. He looks over and sees Security standing and heading towards him. Arthur leaps over the rail and leaves through the crowd as Waldo checks on Quinn, who holds her nose.
Kamryn: Did Stephi say something to him?
Bob Fairchild: I didn’t hear anything but only Steph knows for sure. We're out of time here in Pittsburgh! For Kamryn, Julie, Stephi and everyone here in the DWF, We’ll see you in Toledo for TNT… GOOD NIGHT EVERYBODY!!
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