MWL Redline - July 11, 2007
"Magnum, will you settle down?" Michael demanded, stepping out of his office. "Now, what is it?"
"I want a title shot at Goldlust!" Magnum demanded.
"Look, Magnum, you lost the match last week, and blew the whole thing out of proportion like a little brat. But, I'll tell you what. You have a chance, but it's completely out of my hands. Understand?" Michael asked. Magnum only nodded. "Good. Now, I've got to go to the ring. You wait here."
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"Alright, ladies and gentlemen, last week, you witnessed the crowning of the first-ever MWL World Lightweight Champion, and on top of that, the first-ever MWL World Heavyweight Champion. My congratulations to both, Jim Norris and Yugo Ryan, respectively!" Michael paused as the crowd cheered.
"Now, tonight, first up, we have, for a shot at the Lightweight Title at Goldlust, a Fatal 4-Way between Spike Norton, Chris Martel, Byakko, and Scott Froelich. Then, after that, we have our MWL-CAW Championship match, between Catastrophe and Panzer. And, to wrap up the night, an HT5 match for the MWL World Tag Team Titles: Chris and Allan Martel versus Red and Spike Norton versus Seiryu and Kouryuu."
"Wait a minute, Michael!" Magnum's voice shouted, as he walked out onto the stage. "What about me? What about MY title shot?!"
"I'm glad you asked. Let's get to that, shall we? Introducing, ladies and gentlemen, the MWL World Heavyweight Champion, Yugo Ryan!"
As his music began, Yugo stepped out behind Magnum, and walked past, shooting him a glare as he went. Magnum remained on the ramp as Michael shook Yugo's hand.
"Well, champ, you took on Lino, Kairez, and Magnum last week, and beat all four of 'em. So, who do you want to defend the title against at Goldlust?" Michael asked, as Yugo slung the title over his shoulder.
"Well, if it wasn't for Kairez I wouldn't have even known about the match, let alone be in it. So, Kairez, to show my appreciation, you and me, at Goldlust, for the MWL World Heavyweight Championship!" Yugo announced.
"WHAT?!" Magnum demanded, as Yugo's music began, drowning out anything else Magnum tried to say. Frustrated, he stormed backstage, and shortly afterward, Yugo and Michael also went backstage, as the music began...
Match 1: Lightweight Contendership - Fatal 4-Way: Scott Froelich v. Spike Norton v. Christ Martel v. Byakko
Jim Norris walked down to the ring, the title around his waist, applauding the match, as Spike, Scott, and Chris stepped out of the ring, and Jim entered, walking to Byakko, and extending his hand in respect. Byakko reluctantly reached out to shake Jim's hand. Jim then raised Byakko's hand, before kicking him in the gut and executing the Radical Crash. Standing above his future challenger, he asked for a microphone, which was given to him.
"You see this belt, Byakko?" Jim demanded. "Get a good look, because you will NOT be taking this from me at Goldlust, you hear me?!" Jim tossed the mic aside, kicking the side of Byakko's head as he departed.
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"Stevan Corber here, with Nicholas Hunter. Now, Nick, you've teamed with Jim Norris a lot in the past, what are your thoughts on what he just did to Byakko?" Stevan handed the microphone to Nicholas.
"Yeah, we've uh, we've gone for the Tag Team titles a lot in the past, and I've watched him win, defend, and lose his championships. He's never acted like that, before. I think the fact that he's the first MWL World Lightweight Champion might've messed with his head, a little bit." Nick replied, handing the microphone back.
"And your thoughts on his defense at Goldlust?" Stevan asked.
"Well, the way Jimmy's acting, I can't see him losing that title anytime soon, but...if he did, I think it'd be good for him. Maybe bring him back down to earth, y'know?" Nick answered.
"Alright, well--" Stevan began, as the sound of objects being knocked over could be heard.
"Corber! Where's Jamborgh?!" Magnum demanded.
"Magnum, calm down!" Nicholas urged.
"Shut up, Hunter!" Magnum snapped. "WHERE IS HE?!"
"I-in his office!" Stevan answered, as Magnum stormed off.
Match 2: MWL-CAW Championship - Single: Catastrophe v. Panzer
"Michael, I want my match at Goldlust!" Magnum demanded.
"Magnum, I told you, it's out of my hands. Yugo chose Kairez as his opponent at Goldlust, not you." Michael answered.
"Then, damn it, make it a Triple Threat match!" Magnum shouted. Michael sighed before speaking again.
"Lino, please come in here." Michael stated. The massive Alaskan stepped into Jamborgh's office, as Magnum jumped. "Now, Magnum, since you're so incessant about having a match at Goldlust, here's what I'm going to do. Lino challenged you, Magnum, one on one in a Last Man Standing match, and so you two are going to have that match at Goldlust. And, just so you don't bitch at me, you'll have a match against Yugo the Wednesday before Goldlust, in a non-title match. Now get outta my office."
"Magnum..." Lino began, getting into his face. "I suggest you start praying."
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"Stevan Corber here, with the two members of the Ssu-Ling competing in the HT5 match in just a moment, Seiryu and Kouryuu. Guys, what's your prediction for the match?" Stevan asked, handing the microphone to Kouryuu.
"I'll single-handedly destroy both of the Nortons and the Martels, and make one of them tap out to the Dragonlock!" Kouryuu growled.
"Wait, what?" Seiryu demanded.
"I will destroy our opponents tonight, little boy. You just sit back and let me work." Kouryuu answered, before walking off.
"That sunuva--!" Seiryu snorted, before storming off himself.
"Well, looks like there's a little tension, here. The MWL World Tag Team Title match is next!" Stevan announced.
Main Event: World Tag Team Championship - HT5: The Norton Brothers v. Instant Epic Win v. The Ssu-Ling (Seiryu & Kouryuu)
As the referee handed the Tag Team title to Seiryu and Kouryuu, Kouryuu smiled and nodded, looking to Seiryu and raising his belt. Seiryu quickly did the same.