Bloodlust 9: Redemption

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Live on Pay Per View
Roleplay Deadline: 12:00 Noon UK Time, day of the show!
From The O2 Arena in London, England
Sunday, March 23rd, 2009

10 YEARS - RIP OWEN

The lights darken and the slow sound of "Green Fields of France" by Dropkick Murphys starts to play.

oh how do you do, young willy mcbride /do you mind if i sit here down by your graveside /and rest for a while in the warm summer sun /i've been walking all day, and im nearly done /and i see by your gravestone you were only nineteen /when you joined the great fallen in 1916 /well i hope you died quick /and i hope you died clean /oh willy mcbride, was is it slow and obscene

The fans look confused as they don’t recognize the song and wonder who is it that is coming out from back stage. As the chorus rolls in a figure appears walking out. Cast in shadows because only the light of the tron is against their form no one has any clue who it is except the silhouette gives away that its a woman.

did they beat the drums slowly /did the play the fife lowly /did they sound the death march as they lowered you down /did the band play the last post and chorus /did the pipes play the flowers of the forest

The lights fade back in, as the song continues and everyone sees that its Alexia standing at the top of the stage. She is wearing baggy camo pants, and a black cami. Around her neck are two different sets of dog tags. She starts to make her way down the ramp as the crowd jeers and boos her. She ignores them. They won't be jeering her soon enough.

and did you leave a wife or a sweetheart behind /in some loyal heart is your memory enshrined /and though you died back in 1916 /to that loyal heart you're forever nineteen /or are you a stranger without even a name /forever enshrined behind some old glass pane /in an old photograph torn, tattered, and stained /and faded to yellow in a brown leather frame

She rolls into the ring and takes the mic handed up to her. The music fades but continues to play as she raises the mic to speak.

Alexia: "Ladies and gentlemen, today is May twenty-fourth. In the U.S. That means tomorrow, the twenty-fifth is Memorial Day. It’s a day to step back from average life, get together with friends and family and grill out all the while remembering the brave men and women in arms who have fought, and do fight for us and our country!"

the sun shining down on these green fields of France /the warm wind blows gently and the red poppies dance /the trenches have vanished long under the plow /no gas, no barbed wire, no guns firing down /but here in this graveyard that's still no man’s land /the countless white crosses in mute witness stand /till' man's blind indifference to his fellow man /and a whole generation were butchered and damned

Alexia: "For those of you who don't know, I come from a strong military background. Father, uncles, siblings, cousins, and both of my grandfathers..."

Here she grabs a hold of the dog tags, and hangs onto them as she speaks. An obvious sign the tags once belonged to her grandpas'.

Alexia: "Every year our family takes the time to put aside our differences to give thanks and remember those whom we know and love, and those whom we've never met who served our country. Too many Americans look at their grills on Memorial Day and say "Hotdogs, burgers, brats, have I forgotten anything?" And they have. They have forgotten to remember who and what this day is about."

Alexia: "We may be in London right now, but I know there are millioins of people watching from the States. And I know there are many of you who bought tickets for tonight and flew here just like the rest of us. I am asking you, each and every American watching right now to remember the brothers in arms who fight to make it so you CAN watch us. Remember those who died so we could wrestle and risk our lives for your amusement. Because that’s it isn't it? We risk ourselves for your entertainment and you remember us on a weekly basis because of it. Every week, and one special time a month you REMEMBER to sit your asses down and watch us wrestle. You remember that DBR ran one of the Ryans into a wall last week and you want to see how it turns out. You remember that Brandy Lust, after so many losses had FINALLY turned her shit around and gotten a victory and you want to see if she'll be able to pull it off again tonight and FINALLY get that title she'd been Lusting after. You remember Scott DiBiase is defending his title tonight. You remember everything about us. The people who fight to entertain you ungrateful slobs, but you can't take ONE day out of the year to remember the people who fight to keep you free so that we CAN entertain you!"

and i can't help but wonder oh willy mcbride /do all those who lie here know why they died /did you really believe them when they told you the cause /did you/really believe that this war would end wars /well the suffering, the sorrow, the glory, the shame /the killing and dying it was all done in vain /oh willy mcbride it all happened again /and again, and again, and again, and again

Alexia: "So here is my challenge to each and every one of you. And I'm not just speaking to the American audience here people. I am talking to everyone in the world. The Canadians, the English, the Russian, the German, the Chinese, the Japanese, the French! Okay, well maybe not the French, but to everyone who lives in a country where they have an army that protects them and doesn't turn tail like the wine loving pansies that they are. Everyone who is watching this right now, no matter your nation, no matter your beliefs. Take tomorrow to remember. Take tomorrow to think about, even for five minutes, the people who died in combat, or even just risked their lives for your country. Take tomorrow to thank a soldier home on leave for doing what he or she has done. Go to the VWF or the local senior center and find someone who served and thank THEM! Celebrate tomorrow as a day of freedom and remembrance. Grill out; get together with friends and family. Get so hammered at the picnic you need a sober cab driver. But through it all, for gods fucking sake, do NOT forget to REMEMBER! It’s fine if you don’t support the war. But you damn well better support the men putting their lives on the line to fight it!”

She dropped the mic and headed out of the ring and up the ramp as the music was turned back up and the last chorus played.

Did they beat the drums slowly /did the play the fife lowly /did they sound the death march as they lowered you down /did the band play the last post and chorus /did the pipes play the flowers of the forest

Crimson Lightening vs Bret "Hitman" Bart
Non-Sanctioned Match

Match Summary & Result
[A picture of an icon of the VWF, Crimson Lightening appears on the Vikingtron as the fans go absolutely crazy. Bret Bart is in the ring and wonders what's going on as Crimson sneaks into the ring and kicks him in the gut. The Flash! Crimson makes the cover and counts himself. ...1...2...3!]

Winner: Crimson Lightening

[With no referee, this is an unofficial win. But the fans don't care, as one of their heroes makes a special appearance in a VWF ring once again.]

Joey Styles: Well, I was going to welcome everyone to VWF Bloodlust: Redemption, but it looks like we've had a match before I even got the chance to introduce the announce team.

P. Lickin: And?

Joey Styles: What?

P. Lickin: Introduce me!

Joey Styles: Well folks my name is Joey Styles and joining me is P. Lickin...

P. Lickin: Amateur!

[The Vikintron flickers to life as new VWF interviewer Rebecca Lane is shown backstage in the parking lot. A car pulls up to the arena and out steps Jace Gryphon and Kirsta Lewis!]

Rebecca Lane: Jace, Kirsta... Can I get a word with you?

[Jace and Kirsta walk straight past Rebecca, completely ignoring her as they enter the arena. All of a sudden, Dimitri Sergeyevich is shown standing behind Rebecca.]

Rebecca Lane: What the? Damn it Dimitri you scared me!

Dimitri Sergeyevich: So sorry Ms. Rebecca Lane. I was not wanting to be frighten you! Just wanted to give you flower for beautiful lady!

[Dimitri hands over the flower, as Brandy Lust is shown now stoood behind Rebecca. Dimitri runs from the scene as Rebecca turns around to be slapped in the face by Lust!]

Jonny Cedrone vs Scott DiBiase (c)
Normal Match - VWF United States Championship

[A highlight package shows Scott DiBiase's victory that unified the KiWF Television Championship with the VWF United States Championship, and Jonny Cedrone's victory that saw him become the number one contender for DiBiase's belt! As Cedrone makes his way to the ring he is without the company of the lovely Gloria following DiBiase's attack on her last week on Crucifiction. The match kicks off quickly, as Cedrone leaves the ring as his opponent is walking down the ramp and attacks his rival outside of the squared circle. The referee begins a countout, as the Vikintron shows The Rick in his office.]

The Rick: Referee, don't you dare count these two out! Get them in the ring, and let them fight it out in a No Disqualification Match!

Match Summary & Result
[When the action gets to the ring, both men are already busted open as they take advantage of the no disqualification stipulations that have been added. This certainly favours the rule breaker DiBiase as he can get away with all of the dirty tricks in his playbook! This wasn't enough to put Cedrone out for the count as the "King of Sexy" fought back and introduced a steel chair to the match. Cedrone waffled DiBiase with the chair, but doesn't go for the cover despite Tony Malato trying to get Cedrone to focus. In the end, Malato gets into the ring only for DiBiase to send him back out to the ringside floor. Cedrone charges into a corner but DiBiase dodges and locks in the Million Dollar Dream. Cedrone tries to fight out of it but DiBiase puts on the brakes and switches into a Russian Legsweep from the Million Dollar Dream position. Cover by DiBiase. ...1...2...3!]

Winner: Scott DiBiase (Retains the VWF United States Championship)

Joey Styles: DiBiase manages to retain the belt, but how long can he dodge Cedrone for when the "King of Sexy" was so close to becoming the United States Champion?

[DiBiase rolls out of the ring, grabs his US Championship and heads to the locker rooms as Cedrone challenges him to get back into the ring and fight. Cedrone leaves the squared circle and gives chase as DiBiase hot foots it to the back as quickly as possible before Cedrone catches up to him.]

The Experts presents the following video package:

The video fades into Level-One seated in a small chair, with an expert’s banner hanging in the background. He leans towards a camera pointed directly in his face.

‘’Glory? This isn’t about a glorification. This isn’t about a big stage, with a big crowd and fan following. This is about settling my differences with Joel the only way I know how. This is about putting our demons to rest once and for all. This isn’t hate we have for each-other aren’t something trivial, an ex-girlfriend, a chair shot the bag of the head, or even a world title’’

We jump-cut to Crazyman seated on a speeding train; the wheels of the train screech along the track, while Crazyman remains calm, cool, and collective facing the camera.

‘’This is what he has wanted all along, don’t let him fool you. You can see the hate in his eyes, ain’t gonna take a rocket scientist to see it in him. The man wants me dead, and somewhere in the back of my head it’s all a valid possibility, but I see reality. Say all you want about my chances, but Level-One ain’t unbeatable and he bleeds just like I do’’

Narrator: For the past six months Level-One and Crazyman have travelled the world, federation to federation bound within the expert’s enterprise raging their war with-out boundaries. And in doing so; have made enemies along the way.

Jump-cut to old clips; in rapid recession. Scorpio rocks Level-One with a super kick, sending him to the mat; his eyes rolled to the back of his head. Another shot shows Legion holding Level-One hostage in an old wooden warehouse; bruised and bleeding after the weekend of brutal assault. It is here we also see the attack placed on Level-One at the EPU tournament; AC thunder spearing him to the mat, standing tall with Legion and his masked men. The clip shows Crazyman in a G-2 ring, the crowd being subjected to the infamous intimate moment with himself and his girlfriend Lily. The final shot ending, with Crazyman put through a table, beat up and blooded from their match with the collective representatives.

Level-One’s statement regarding his past encounters with Scorpio, Legion and the collective: ‘’It was quite clear on why they decided to stick their nose in our business and one point in time. For Scorpio; it was clear that he was trying to get his name out there, trying to solidify himself as the number 1 contender for the true expert title, after he lost the first time. In the case of Legion and the collective; they wanted a piece of the expert’s pie, they saw people talking, it’s that simple’’

Narrator: They fought side by side; in the name of there own self preservation.

The clips show Level-One and Crazyman in the ring side by side, staring down the collective, whom stand atop the ramp; vowing to destroy the both of them.

Crazyman’s statement regarding to he and Level-One teaming up: ‘’I’m not gonna lie. I was convinced that he had put his differences aside long enough to fend off those whom tried to ruin us both. I knew our partnership wouldn’t last forever; but I didn’t expect it to end the way it did’’

The clip shows Level-One smiling on Larry King Live, shrugging his shoulders.

Narrator: With two years of history, they dug deeper, finding something that would shock the both of them forever, and turn this feud from hate, anger, and passion—to bloodlines, pride, and survival.

We go back to a recent APW event where Crazyman is standing on top of the stage; with Level-One’s father in cuffs not standing too far behind him, wielding the microphone he berates Level-One.

‘’You shut your mouth, Lester! You don't have the right, you son of a whore! Your father is a killer, and my father-‘’

The sound effect of disks turning is heard, and then…

‘’…WAS KILLED BY MINE’’ Level-One responds.

We then suddenly jump cut to old clips of Level-One and Crazyman brawling, in their earlier days in the EWC, trying to one up the other with shots to the head.

Narrator: Now for the last time Level-One of the APW will go head to head with his heated rival Crazyman from the TFWF to settle their differences in an I-QUIT match. A symbolism of what neither man has claimed they would never do in the light of the other…

Level-One on the I-QUIT match: ‘’I’ve pinned Crazyman four times now, and it hasn’t solved a damn thing. I’m not going to let him get away with being knocked out for three seconds. I am going to make him quit. In front of the entire world he will be forced to acknowledge that he is INFERIROR to me’’

Crazyman on the I-QUIT match: ‘’I don’t know how Level-One is gonna win this one. I ain’t uttering those words. He can beat me, he can knock me unconscious, he can kill me, but those words ain’t coming out of my mouth. I haven’t quit up until this day, and I ain’t going to quit anytime soon’’

Narrator: Neither men has ever submitted in their careers; one of them will do so for the very first time. May 31st, LIVE at the LEGACY PLAZA. Level-One takes on Crazyman in an I-QUIT match in what will be the biggest match of both of their careers…

‘’Crazyman I am going to make you…’’

‘…I will never quit, Level!’’

The video fades to one last shot; of both men boiling of rage; staring eye to eye…

Brandy Lust vs Felicia Rain vs Lacey Rain vs Ruthless vs Cheyenne(c)
Normal Match - VWF Women's Championship

[Ruthless is shown laid out backstage with Brandy Lust standing over her. Lust looks down at her fallen prey and smirks as she makes a 'check' motion with her hand to signify another female competitor taken out after putting "The English Rose" Alannah Halliwell on the shelf. Lust walks away as she heads to the ring while medical personnel try to help out Ruthless.]

Joey Styles: Another brutal attack by Brandy Lust

P. Lickin: It seems nothing is going to get in her way to becoming the VWF Women's Champion tonight!

Match Summary & Result
[Despite their friendship, the Rain sisters and Cheyenne don't stay on the same page for long as they begin arguing over who will get a pinfall and the win after teaming up against Brandy Lust. Now it's truly every woman for herself as these ladies battle it out for the gold. A fast paced series of moves bring the match towards the end, Felicia hits a flying headscissors on Brandy, sending her to the mat only to be hurled over the ropes by Cheyenne. Cheyenne in the corner doesn't see Lacey Rain running in with the Canadian Stampede! Lacey goes for the cover. ...1...2... Brandy Lust pulls Lacey out of the ring and hits the Lolita's Killer! Lacey is out cold as her sister checks on her. Brandy inside the ring now, she sets up Cheyenne for what was known as the Gothic Lust! In comes Felicia with a clothesline, it's dodged! Felicia charges in and goes for a crucifix but it's modified by Brandy Lust into an Air Raid Crash. ...1...2...3! This one is over]

Winner: Brandy Lust (New VWF Women's Champion)

[A video package airs in black and white, depicting a graveyard as the camera moves throughout towards an object in the distance. Finally, the camera zooms in on the object, a metallic chair which has a series of restraints around it. Screams can be heard echoing around the graveyard as the words "King Of The Ring" settle upon the screen.]

Joey Styles: It's the return of the King Of The Ring, next month on pay-per-view and tonight there will be a special match that gives one VWF Superstar a free pass to the second round!

P. Lickin: Can I have a free pass to Cheyenne's dressing room? I think she needs comforting!

Joey Styles: Please!

Ace Andrews vs Johnny "The Icon" Aggression
Normal Match - Winner gets title shot at their choice of Intercontinental or US Title at next PPV

Match Summary & Result
[Andrews doesn't even get a chance to start this one. Aggression walks into the ring and hits the Snap Shot! Andrews is out as Aggression looks to the turnbuckles and clambers up, The Camera Flash is executed perfectly! Cover by Aggression. ...1...2...3!]

Winner: Johnny "The Icon" Aggression (Now has the right to challenge for the IC or US Title at King Of The Ring)

[We see footage from last week's Crucifiction. Scott Carr had tried to destroy "The Crippler" Steve Ryan by driving a car with Ryan on the hood into a wall, we see that Carr jumped out of the vehicle prior to impact and that Ryan had manage to jump free himself prior to the destruction of the car as it collided with the wall.]

Dr. Jekyl vs Engimal vs Nobody vs Tazz vs Reverend John Crazy vs Tha Answer
6 Man Battle Royal - Winner receives King Of The Ring Wild Card Entry!

Match Summary & Result
[Engimal is in the ring, awaiting his opponents. The Vikintron flickers to life and shows that the locker room door has been padlocked shut! Engimal stands in the ring, holding the key to the padlock in his hand as he laughs at his smarts being put to good use. The referee begins his ten count to apply a forfeit win for Engimal as officials try to break open the padlock. When they finally do, all of the other competitors rush to the ring but the count has started. ...1...2...3...4...5...6...7...8...9...10! That's it! Engimal can't believe he's got a bye to the second round as the other wrestlers rush after him while he escapes through the crowd.]

Winner: Engimal (Receives a bye to the second round of King Of The Ring)

Vengeance vs Dimitri Sergeyevich
Normal Match

[Prior to the match we see Vengeance making his way to the ring only to be attacked by Mr. Fantastic as retribution for Vengeance's attack on his return at Crucifiction. Fantastic throws Vengeance into a wall and then through the curtain to the entrance ramp as the fans let out gasps of shock and horror as Fantastic picks up Vengeance and hurls him off the stage. As this is happening, Dimitri sneaks out to the ring and looks for a forfeit win.]

Joey Styles: No... Not for two matches in a row!

P. Lickin: Twice in one row? That hasn't happened since last night when I was with your mom!

Joey Styles: Look.... OH MY GOD!

[Vengeance is shown crawling up to his feet. Fantastic notices and sees Dimitri stood in the ring. Fantastic drops down off the stage area and grabs Vengeance pulling him towards the ring he slides him into the squared circle and Dimitri covers. The bell rings to start the match.]

Match Summary & Result
[1...2... Vengeance kicked out somehow! Dimitri can't believe it, neither can Fantastic as he walks up the ramp to the backstage area. Iron Curtain! Now Dimitri goes to the top rope, Iron Fist from the top... It actually connected! ...1...2...3! Dimitri picks up the win!]

Winner: Dimitri Sergeyevich

The King Of The Mountain Match is next, a video package airs to show all of the competitors and their paths to the match.

Dr. Feelgood vs cisco KID vs The Masked Marvel vs Steve Ryan
King Of The Mountain Match - #1 Contendership for VWF Championship at next PPV

[On his way to the ring, Scott Carr is arrested by local police. The Rick arrives on the scene and tries to get them to free his rival as he wants to deliver on the match that was promised. As Rick argues with the police we see Stacy H in the background looking smug as she seems to have gotten some revenge on Carr for being unable to eliminate Rick in the KiWF.]

Match Summary & Result
[Now featuring just four wrestlers, this match sees all kinds of high flying moves from cisco and The Masked Marvel. Even Feelgood gets in on the act, using the ladder to put Steve Ryan through a table as he leaps from the ladder in the ring with a flying elbow drop onto Ryan through the announce table. With Feelgood and "The Crippler" out of comission it leads to cK and Marvel battling it out over the ladder. At one point, Marvel thinks he's won it only for cK to produce another ladder and hit a missle dropkick which sends both men down to the canvas. Cisco has a great chance to pull down the briefcase but looks down at Marvel brawling with Feelgood and instead opts for a Mexican Meltdown to the outside from the ladder! Steve Ryan uses this opportunity to get into the ring and clamber up to try and retrieve the briefcase. Dr. Feelgood seemed to miss most of the impact from cK's dive and he's back in the ring and climbing the ladder. Vindicator off the ladder! Marvel is now the only man standing, he climbs up the ladder and pulls at the briefcase, cK runs up the ladder and Powerbombs Marvel... Wait a second no, it's reversed into a Hurricanrana by the Marvel! The crowd is on it's feet as "The Crippler" returns to the ring and hits the The Insurrector on the Marvel. Cisco is climbing the ladder and so is Steve. Feelgood sets up the second ladder and he begins to climb it as does the Marvel. Steve and cK kick over the second ladder and Feelgood and The Marvel fall out of the ring. Cisco swings at Steve, but it puts his balance off as he misses and Ryan lifts up cK... Powerbomb to the floor! "The Crippler" reaches up, and retrieves the briefcase!]

Winner: "The Crippler" Steve Ryan (Faces the VWF World Heavyweight Champion at King Of The Ring)

MAIN EVENT
Jace Gryphon (c)(c) Vs. Alexia (c) vs "All That" Lee Ryan vs Mr. Fantastic vs Rage
Brazilian Death Match - KiWF & VWF World Heavyweight Championships

[The steel cage is lowered from the ceiling as the ring crew begin setting up for tonight's main event.]

Joey Styles: Some companies like to call their cage matches Lethal Lockdown... Well there are no weapons attached to this cage, no teams entering War Games style... This is the most brutal match out there. Usually reserved for the Birthday Bash, this year's Bloodlust plays host to the Brazilian Death Match!

P. Lickin: If Alexia gets thrown out of the cage, I'm catching her!

Joey Styles: I doubt that, although you may break her fall due to all the weight you've put on while the VWF has been off the air!

P. Lickin: When did you?

[Joey holds up a box of cisco Zingers!]

P. Lickin: Say no more!

Match Summary & Results
[It's been fifteen minutes of all out action as the wrestlers battle inside the cage and take their turn to his some of their signature moves. Rage has been impressive in the match so far, at one point taking out each of his opponents with a spear to the midsection. Rage seems to be on fire right now, as he picks up "All That" Lee Ryan and looks to finish him off with the Age of Rage. "All That" fights back with a series of forearms, goes for the Double Impact DDT but Rage fights out of it. Jace punches "All That" in the face, and hits the Phoenix Rising! Jace sees Rage running in for a spear, but he moves and Rage collides with a cage door. Jace notices the door almost opened, he kicks at it to break the lock and now the door is open! Jace hurls Rage out of the cage and to the floor below as Rage is eliminated by the VWF World Heavyweight Champion!]

Eliminated: Rage

[Mr. Fantastic and Alexia fight it out in the corner, with Fantastic trying to burn Alexia with the fire that surrounds the cage. Alexia is dragged towards the cage but she hits a low blow and then grabs Fantastic in a slingshot position... Fantastic collides with the cage and is burned by the flames! Fantastic lies on the floor as Alexia looks smug at her actions, the smirk is wiped off her face though as "All That" charges in with a flying forearm! "All That" looks for the One Night Stand, but Gryphon makes the save and now the two Elite members are double teaming one of their biggest VWF Rivals in the efforts to eliminate him. "All That" fights off the attack, double clothesline takes down both Elite members. "All That" notices that two corners of the ring have special protective items around the corner to allow for high risk turnbuckle moves. He climbs up... Leap of Faith to Gryphon! "All That" signals he's going to throw out the VWF Champion but Alexia sneaks up on him and pushes him and Jace both through the cage! Wait... Jace is holding onto the ring apron and Lee is grabbing hold of Jace's legs. If they don't fall they remain in the match. Mr. Fantastic with a baseball slide to Jace but Alexia grabs hold of his arms and pulls him back into the ring as "All That" loses his grip and falls to the ground below! A shock elimination as one of the hot favourites to win is out!]

Eliminated: "All That" Lee Ryan

[Alexia looks down in shock as Lee falls to the ground below. Fantastic tries to toss her out of the ring but Jace Gryphon cuts him off and now the fans are split who to get behind as their two favourites are out of the running. A lot of the young men in the crowd seem to be for Alexia, but most fans seem to be warming towards Jace right now as the two Elite members team up to take out Fantastic and then settle this between them. Jace has Fantastic up... Phoenix Rising! Now Alexia hits the Invocation! Jace motions to Alexia that they should eliminate Fantastic and battle it out amongst themselves and she nods in agreement. Fantastic is lifted to his feet and Jace drags him towards the cage door. Fantastic holds on and grabs Jace's skull and sends him face first into the steel! Alexia heads over to help out her team-mate but for a split second questions if she should take the chance to eliminate him instead. That's all Fantastic needs as he grabs Alexia by the hair and gives her the kiss of death then tosses her out of the cage! Alexia grabs the cage, the heat from the flames travelling through the steel. The fans are in shock and suddenly, the audience creates a makeshift net out of beds sheets and toss it from one side of the building to the other. The heat is too much for the KiWF Champion and she mouths to Jace to finish it as she releases her grip and falls to safety!]

Eliminated: Alexia

[It's down to the final two now as the referee stops the match to allow all eliminated competitors to be removed from the area. The ring lowers and now it's a straight up one fall to a finish match with the cage still surrounding the wrestlers. The bell rings for the restart and both men grapple in a test of strength. Jace looks to overpower Fantastic, but Fantastic connects with a low blow and now he DDTs his opponent. ...1...2... Gryphon kicks out! Jace has got his second wind and clotheslines Fantastic to the mat. Another one, and again and now Jace is on fire as he hoists up Fantastic in the Phoenix Rising... Fantastic puts his own well being on the line as he places his feet against the cage and burns them against the flames, he pushes back and escapes the hold! Fantasm! Cover by Fantastic. ...1...2... Gryphon kicks out again! Mr. Fantastic climbs the turnbuckles, he's barely able to climb but gives it his all for the Simply Fantastic! Jace gets the kness up... Jace rolls over for the cover. ...1...2... Fantastic kicks out! Jace slams his hands on the mat wondering what he needs to do to pick up the win. Fantastic is out on the mat as Jace slaps him across the face yelling at him to just let it end right now! Jace lifts up Fantastic for one more Phoenix Rising but after the hell of a match he's been in it's finally too much and his leg buckles. Fantastic stalks his prey, and then delivers The Autograph. ...1...2... Gryphon kicks out again! Now it is Fantastic, looking to the heavens wondering what is required to pick up the win here. Both men stand, and begin trading punches. Jace sends Fantastic staggering with a big right hand, and Fantastic replies with one of his own. Jace hits one more, then another and now he's the one in control. Irish whip and Fantastic rebounds into a Powerslam... Wait, Fantastic manages to escape Gryphon's grasp. The Fantasm!!!! ...1...2...3! Mr. Fantastic has done it! The cage is raised as the flames surrounding the ring begin to subside. Fantastic is handed the VWF World Heavyweight Championship]

Winner: Mr. Fantastic (New & Undisputed VWF World Heavyweight Champion)

[After the match finishes, Jace pulls himself on the ropes and stares menacingly at Fantastic. He points at him, yelling something about demanding a rematch, when a gunshot is heard throughout the arena. No one managed to spot the gun man, but after the initial shock wears off and their attentions return to the ring, Jace is laying on his back in a pool of blood, clutching at his chest, his eyes rolled back in his head. Kirsta comes running down the ramp, followed by several EMT's and The Rick as the Pay-Per-View feed ends and cuts to static.]