Post by Admin on Jun 26, 2023 22:42:16 GMT -5
LIVE FROM LANSDOWNE PARK in OTTAWA, ONTARIO, CANADA JULY 1, 2023 |
BACKSTAGE
Backstage here at Vertigo we see the mother/son duo known as Los Tigres preparing for action tonight. The duo decked out in the colors of the Mexican flag red, green and white with a Tiger on the back of each of their trunks. Unable to help herself, shocked by the moment Vega can barely stop from jumping around as she naturally jumps into Spanish.
VEGA
Todavía no puedo creer que estemos haciendo nuestro debut aquí en Uprising.
Attempting to calm her down, Mateo grabs her shoulder.
MATEO
Calm down, can’t let our nerves get the best of us. And English, remember? But you are right, could never have imagined us getting a match on this big of a card right off the bat. Now the Maidens seems to have some experience on us around here, they’ve been her a minute.
While Mateo is trying his best to keep calm heading into the match, it’s clear Vega is having a harder time keeping still.
MATEO
It’s not going to be easy, I think everyone expects them to win. They are the favorites, they are the veterans. But I think we can do it, we have the fighting spirit. We can show the world right away that we won’t ever back down from a fight. No matter the odds.
Realizing he can’t stop her from being amped up, Mateo releases her shoulder and she starts to pace around the room.
MATEO
They may be more experienced than us, but nobody has more heart than us.
Listening to the pep talk but really just wanting to go and fight, Vega shakes her head.
VEGA
Screw being underdogs, let’s just go win this thing.
Vega storms out of the locker room to get started as Mateo nods his head in agreement and follows heading towards the ring as we head into the opening theme of tonight's Supershow.
CUT TO:
TD STADIUM PARKING LOT.
The scene opens with Your Hero, and Mine, standing in the frame's forefront, flanked by his fellow Heroes for Hire stablemates, The Golden Ace, Takashi Shinobu, Strike 2 Kill's Liam Richardson and Miles Watson, and their manager, Gregory Murphy. They're standing by their Heroes for Hire trailer van and Murphy has a grin stretching across his mouth, clasping his hands together in excitement as Storm opens his mouth to speak.
MARK STORM
People wanna talk about pressure, but they don't know about pressure...I mean sure, they know what it is and they get it or they claim so but still... In all these years I've been doing this dance, pressure is what's driven me to the heights I've reached, to the accolades I've accomplished. Pressure, has seen me crumble. I've buckled and ran, tucked my tail between my legs and ditched off the highway, I'll admit. But still I stand, here now in the flesh with my brothers ready to fight the good fight.
Storm's signature smirk plasters over his lips as he pauses.
MARK STORM
Tonight is just another Saturday. Here in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, for the Heroes for Hire, it's just another Saturday at the job. This is what we do, all over the world, however we want it, because we are that team. We have been, and we will be yet again and tonight, an opportunity presents itself to seal the deal and get it all done.
The Unity Championships are something we've desired ever since losing them and we haven't been quiet about it. We've let our thoughts out loud and clear for the entire division to know. Majestuosa Manor are the team to beat and I remember Juliana saying that they were 'built different', and that I was going to find that out when I faced Emma Couture.
His face is cold and distasteful, as he shakes his head sideways in dismay.
MARK STORM
I found out exactly who you were, and that's cowards who have to cheat their way to win through questionable methods. Hey, each to their own, but on this side, we pro wrestle. On this side, we beat our opponents no matter what, and hey, I guess you could say I won through questionable methods, but the fact remains, I won all the same. And now it's time for you girls to find out what the Heroes for Hire are made of.
His smirk returns to his lips as Richardson and Watson hype him up on either side of him.
MARK STORM
Tonight we show you why we're the best team in the world collectively and we have been for the past eighteen months. We lost our belts to a team that doesn't even exist anymore. Granted, we dropped the ball and we have owned that since we came back. We've been back on some vengeance, wanting to redeem ourselves for this division, for this company. We want to bring the focus back to TEAM wrestling. We've been doing it every damn time we've been out there, and tonight will be no different. I've been saying that we're going right to the mountaintop. It's just another Saturday and we've got a job to do on the way there. Majestuosa Manor have held onto those titles for far too long and their time...
He looks down at his watch, shaking his head sideways again.
MARK STORM
...is running out. The Heroes for Hire are ending your reign and becoming the Gatekeepers of the Unity division.
Richardson claps his hands, nodding his head as he does.
LIAM RICHARDSON
The "gatekeepers", now that is brilliant, mate, I'll give it to ya. Now allow me to be honest with you all, I don't care too tough about their methods. I don't care that they cheat; I don't care that they result to all these dirty tricks and games, because when it comes down to it, you'll both get hit all the same. And when we strike, we don't miss, we're Strike 2 Kill and we're in it for the thrill, baby! We've travelled all over the world, collecting titles after titles after titles, and we're still doing it. I'm a simple man, I like gold plates with leather straps and you girls happen to be holding onto some! Titles we once held and we want to redeem ourselves for. Tonight, we start that journey, we start our ascent back to the top of UPRISING!
MILES WATSON
The Heroes for Hire, at your services, ready to save the Unity division. I kinda like the sounds of that, don't you?
LIAM RICHARDSON
I bloody well do, Miles!
MILES WATSON
You're damn right, Liam, because it's true. This division has been crying out for some unity, crying out for a team who's gonna give those titles the prestige it deserves, and we're that team ready to do it. Every single one of us, it could be any of us taking the two of you on tonight. We'll still be able to get the job done because that's the sort of team we are, world class wrestlers, working as a unit, primed to be the best faction in the entire game. I'm not even counting the accolades or the numbers, that's Greg's job, I'm just here to leave an everlasting legacy... but hey, it's just another Saturday, right? Fireworks might be cancelled tonight on account of the wildfires, but we promise to give you an explosive show just the same!
He smiles as last but not least, The Golden Ace, Takashi Shinobu steps forward to speak.
TAKASHI SHINOBU
(in Japanese with subtitles)
(We are the masters of our fate and tonight we seal the deal. The Heroes for Hire are coming for it all and the Unity championships, are just the beginning!)
The scene gradually fades out to ringside for our opening contest.
MARK STORM
People wanna talk about pressure, but they don't know about pressure...I mean sure, they know what it is and they get it or they claim so but still... In all these years I've been doing this dance, pressure is what's driven me to the heights I've reached, to the accolades I've accomplished. Pressure, has seen me crumble. I've buckled and ran, tucked my tail between my legs and ditched off the highway, I'll admit. But still I stand, here now in the flesh with my brothers ready to fight the good fight.
Storm's signature smirk plasters over his lips as he pauses.
MARK STORM
Tonight is just another Saturday. Here in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, for the Heroes for Hire, it's just another Saturday at the job. This is what we do, all over the world, however we want it, because we are that team. We have been, and we will be yet again and tonight, an opportunity presents itself to seal the deal and get it all done.
The Unity Championships are something we've desired ever since losing them and we haven't been quiet about it. We've let our thoughts out loud and clear for the entire division to know. Majestuosa Manor are the team to beat and I remember Juliana saying that they were 'built different', and that I was going to find that out when I faced Emma Couture.
His face is cold and distasteful, as he shakes his head sideways in dismay.
MARK STORM
I found out exactly who you were, and that's cowards who have to cheat their way to win through questionable methods. Hey, each to their own, but on this side, we pro wrestle. On this side, we beat our opponents no matter what, and hey, I guess you could say I won through questionable methods, but the fact remains, I won all the same. And now it's time for you girls to find out what the Heroes for Hire are made of.
His smirk returns to his lips as Richardson and Watson hype him up on either side of him.
MARK STORM
Tonight we show you why we're the best team in the world collectively and we have been for the past eighteen months. We lost our belts to a team that doesn't even exist anymore. Granted, we dropped the ball and we have owned that since we came back. We've been back on some vengeance, wanting to redeem ourselves for this division, for this company. We want to bring the focus back to TEAM wrestling. We've been doing it every damn time we've been out there, and tonight will be no different. I've been saying that we're going right to the mountaintop. It's just another Saturday and we've got a job to do on the way there. Majestuosa Manor have held onto those titles for far too long and their time...
He looks down at his watch, shaking his head sideways again.
MARK STORM
...is running out. The Heroes for Hire are ending your reign and becoming the Gatekeepers of the Unity division.
Richardson claps his hands, nodding his head as he does.
LIAM RICHARDSON
The "gatekeepers", now that is brilliant, mate, I'll give it to ya. Now allow me to be honest with you all, I don't care too tough about their methods. I don't care that they cheat; I don't care that they result to all these dirty tricks and games, because when it comes down to it, you'll both get hit all the same. And when we strike, we don't miss, we're Strike 2 Kill and we're in it for the thrill, baby! We've travelled all over the world, collecting titles after titles after titles, and we're still doing it. I'm a simple man, I like gold plates with leather straps and you girls happen to be holding onto some! Titles we once held and we want to redeem ourselves for. Tonight, we start that journey, we start our ascent back to the top of UPRISING!
MILES WATSON
The Heroes for Hire, at your services, ready to save the Unity division. I kinda like the sounds of that, don't you?
LIAM RICHARDSON
I bloody well do, Miles!
MILES WATSON
You're damn right, Liam, because it's true. This division has been crying out for some unity, crying out for a team who's gonna give those titles the prestige it deserves, and we're that team ready to do it. Every single one of us, it could be any of us taking the two of you on tonight. We'll still be able to get the job done because that's the sort of team we are, world class wrestlers, working as a unit, primed to be the best faction in the entire game. I'm not even counting the accolades or the numbers, that's Greg's job, I'm just here to leave an everlasting legacy... but hey, it's just another Saturday, right? Fireworks might be cancelled tonight on account of the wildfires, but we promise to give you an explosive show just the same!
He smiles as last but not least, The Golden Ace, Takashi Shinobu steps forward to speak.
TAKASHI SHINOBU
(in Japanese with subtitles)
(We are the masters of our fate and tonight we seal the deal. The Heroes for Hire are coming for it all and the Unity championships, are just the beginning!)
The scene gradually fades out to ringside for our opening contest.
CUT TO:
TD STADIUM — THE RING.
OPENING CONTEST
UNITY DIVISION MATCH
LOS TIGRES vs MAIDENS OF WAR
The Maidens of War try to bum-rush the newcomers and attack Los Tigres before they can agree who’s starting the match, getting a pretty negative reaction from the crowd. Ember dumps Mateo over the ropes to the floor and follows him out, leaving Vega and Charlotte as the legal participants as the bell rings. Vega connects with a springboard knee to the midsection that drives Hart down to her knees and immediately launches off the ropes, connecting with a speedy lariat. Charlotte staggers back and Vega sends her packing into the corner, nearly taking her head off with a shining wizard. She makes the hot tag to Mateo and they haul Charlotte up, nailing stereo dropkicks. Ember steps through the ropes like she’s going to intervene and gets cut off by Vega!
Mateo sends Charlotte into the opposite corner and follows her in with a splash before lighting her up with some chops that the crowd are happy to count out. He nails a dozen before backing off from Charlotte who slumps down in the corner. He backs off and rams a shoulder into her and then backs off, letting her struggle to her feet. He tries to sling her across to the other side but Charlotte resists and goes for a small package!
ONE!
REVERSAL!
ONE!
TWO!
TH—NO!
Charlotte just barely twitches the shoulder up. Again, Mateo hauls her up and sends her off the ropes. Charlotte comes off, stumbling a little and he rushes in, catching her and flattening her with an incredible springboard sitout facebuster! The crowd goes nuts as he hooks the leg!
ONE!
TWO!
Ember comes through the ropes but gets speared by Vega!
THREE!
WINNER (VIA PINFALL): LOS TIGRES
CUT TO:
TD STADIUM — EARLIER TODAY
We cut to a shot of Lansdowne Park, where a couple stand with their backs to the camera looking out over the empty stadium toward the ring. In the corner of the screen, the words "Recorded Earlier" appear in flashing white letters before fading away. Both the man and the woman are clad in in black - the woman in a coat that falls to her ankles, her long, blonde hair spilling in waves over the collar, while the man is bare-armed in a studded sleeveless leather duster with chains at the shoulders. The woman gazes up at the man, placing a gloved hand on his arm.
WOMAN
Donovan, it's time…
Donovan turns to face her, smirking as he hooks a finger under her chin, raising it slightly.
DONOVAN BASCH
Indeed it is, Danielle. Are you ready to throw open the doors to this next chapter of our lives?
Danielle gives her husband a proud smile.
DANIELLE BASCH
I was born ready!
DONOVAN BASCH
That's my girl!
The pair cast a quick glance over their shoulders before turning to face the camera.
DONOVAN BASCH
I'm no stranger to the world of professional wrestling, but as a reminder to the ones that equate "out of sight" with "out of mind," my name is Donovan Basch, and this beautiful lady at my side is my wife, Danielle.
Danielle silently nods her head as she smiles. Donovan begins to look skyward, a thoughtful look in his eyes as he strokes his bearded chin.
DONOVAN BASCH
Now, I've taken a moment or two to look over some of the other individuals in UPRISING, and while I do see a few familiar names, the vast majority are wrestlers I've never spoken with, much less shared the ring with.
He begins to walk down the stadium stairs, with Danielle following behind him.
DONOVAN BASCH
September 30, 2019.
That was the last time I stepped into the ring in front of a crowd such as the one that will soon fill these seats. Now, I won't get into what pulled me away, but suffice to say that the time for me to once again lace up my boots and feel that rush off competition is long overdue.
Tonight, the time has finally come.
Husband and wife reach the bottom of the stairs, with Donovan placing a massive hand on the railing separating the stands from the field where the ring is set up. He smiles slightly as his wife hooks her own arm in his.
DONOVAN BASCH
Mr. Walker, our interactions since this match was announced were cordial at best, however, when that bell rings, I only have one goal in mind, and that's making sure that I leave you staring up into the rafters as the referee raises my hand. Granted, I'm certain you would prefer the roles reversed, but regardless of the outcome, there is one thing I can and will guarantee…
This will definitely be a fight you won't soon forget!
Danielle looks into the camera, her ruby lips slowly spreading into a smile.
DANIELLE BASCH
My husband knows what it's like to stand at the top of the mountain. Tonight marks the first step in his journey back to the top.
And Walker, it's nothing personal…
She smirks before looking into her husband's eyes.
DANIELLE & DONOVAN
It's just business.
Mr. and Mrs. Basch stare into the camera until the scene fades out.