MWL Redline - July 18, 2007
"Oh, really now?" David Hitz asked, walking out onto the stage and down toward the ring. "Because, as I recall, just a few months ago, Byakko put your ass through three tables from the top rope, didn't he?" David crawled into the ring, and stared straight at Jim. "I'll enjoy watching Byakko slaughter you and walk away with your title belt at Goldlust."
"Mark my words, Hitz, after I tear Byakko apart at Goldlust, YOU will be my next victim." Jim growled, turning around, and raising his arms. David stood for a moment, setting his microphone down before striking Jim in the back of the head. Jim went down, and David pulled him back up by his head, looking to the crowd, as they cheered, wanting to see Jim get what he deserved.
Jim reached down, grabbed David by the ankle, and pulled him off of his feet, stepped on David's knee, and started to wrench his leg. Byakko came running down the ramp and slid into the ring, as Jim quickly fled, backing up the ramp, taunting as he went. Jim patted the Lightweight Title, as Byakko made a motion to his waist, signifying the title.
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"Stevan Corber here, with Instant Epic Win, the team set for action against the Norton Brothers in tag team action, later tonight. Allan, what are your thoughts on the Nortons?" Stevan asked.
"Well, Stevan, up in Canadia, we have a saying--" Allan began.
"Wait, Allan, don't you mean 'Canada'?" Stevan interrupted.
"That's what I said. Canadia." Allan answered.
"Look, Allan, why don't you go get ready for our match?" Chris asked. Allan nodded and walked off, toward the locker room. "Alright, what my brother was trying to say was that, up in Canada, we have a saying, that is, 'Canadians are the people who learned to live without the bold accents of the natural ego-trippers of other lands', Marshall McLuhan. Now, Stevan, who does that make you think of?"
"Uhh...the Nortons, I guess." Stevan answered.
"That's right. The Nortons. Boys, you'd best be ready. Or else those egos you two have will be your undoing." Chris stated.
"Well, Chris, in their defense, their father was a legend. He is the most decorated champion in MWL history." Stevan answered.
"So what? Our dad's a big name back home. Y'ever heard of him?" Chris demanded.
"Well, I don't--" Stevan began.
"Of course you haven't! Legends in wrestling are relative to their homelands, Stevan. But me and Allan...we're going to make an impact wherever we go. We will not be stopped, and the Norton Brothers are just going to be one of many opponents we have to break through." Chris stated.
"Well, I hate to stop you, Chris, but David Hitz versus Scott Froelich is next!" Stevan announced.
"Aw, I'm being cut off already?" Chris whined.
Match 1: Single: David Hitz v. Scott Froelich
Michael Jamborgh came walking down the entrance after the match, shaking the hands of David Hitz and Scott Froelich on their match. "Alright, I've come down here to make a couple of announcements concerning Goldlust, on the 29th. First, let me bring out our reigning World Tag Team Champions, Seiryu and Kouryuu. Come on out, guys." Michael stated. Kouryuu and Seiryu walked out quickly, staying on the stage as Michael Jamborgh continued. "Now, since we're going into Goldlust, where all our titles will be on the line, you guys will have to, obviously, defend those titles you won last week."
"Okay, and?" Kouryuu asked, over his microphone.
"Well, we've got a Tag Team match in a little bit between Instant Epic Win and the Norton Brothers. The winners will face you at Goldlust for the World Tag Team Championship. That said, there will be a Triple Threat MWL-CAW Contendership match, involving Nicholas Hunter, a mystery man, and, for his fans, I've gotten word Genbu will be back in time for Goldlust, so he'll be in that match, as well." Michael stated, as the crowd cheered.
"Oh, right, and David, if Jim Norris manages to keep the Lightweight Title coming out of Goldlust, you'll get a shot at him for Domination. Frankly, somebody needs to smack some sense into him, and I think you're just the guy." Michael stated. David nodded and enjoyed a brief moment of victory before Michael continued. "Oh, and while I'm thinking of it, Catastrophe, get your butt out here." Michael stated, as Catastrophe walked out.
"What is it?" Catastrophe demanded.
"First of all, I suggest you don't talk to me that way. Now, you want another shot at the MWL-CAW Championship at Goldlust?" Michael asked.
"You're goddamn right, I do!" Catastrophe answered.
"Alright then, it's done." Michael stated.
"Now wait just a minute!" Magnum shouted, showing up on the titantron behind everyone else, Panzer behind him. "What's going on here, Michael? You're just giving Catastrophe a rematch? What about MY shot?"
"Magnum, we've already been over this. Let it go, will you?" Michael asked.
"What about what Panzer wants then, eh? What if he doesn't want to defend against Catastrophe? Huh?" Magnum demanded.
"Alright, Panzer, I know you're the silent type, but what do you say? You want to defend against Catastrophe?" Michael asked. Panzer nodded in silent reply. "Well, there you go. Panzer versus Catastrophe for the MWL-CAW Championship at Goldlust!
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"Stevan Corber here, with Lino, the man scheduled to face the MWL World Heavyweight Champion, Yugo Ryan, in a non-title match tonight. Lino, we saw last week that your match against Magnum has been confirmed. Now, what are your thoughts on your match with Yugo later tonight?" Stevan asked.
"Well, Yugo and I have faced off quite a few times in the past, and on a few occasions the Underground Championship was on the line. He's a tough guy, but there's no doubt that I will be the victor." Lino answered.
"Oh? 'Zat so?" Yugo asked, walking up to Lino. "Well, I'm not fond of you, but I hate Magnum's guts, so don't go hurtin' yourself in our match, tonight. I want you to slaughter Magnum. Make him BLEED!" Yugo growled, grabbing Lino by his jacket, and trying to hoist him up for intimidation.
"Yugo, I'm bigger than you." Lino stated.
"SHUT UP!" Yugo snapped.
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Match 2: Tag Team - Normal Tag: The Norton Brothers v. Instant Epic Win
"Stevan Corber here, with the challenger for Panzer's MWL-CAW Championship at Goldlust, Catastrophe!" Stevan announced, as Catastrophe yanked the microphone away.
"Panzer, you listen here and you listen good. You are powerful, a lot moreso than just about anybody else on the roster. But mark my words, when we meet again, I will walk away victorious with the MWL-CAW Championship, and there's nothing you can do about it! The title will be mine, and you will be destroyed, lying in a pool of your own blood!" Catastrophe threw down the microphone and left.
"Well, that was..." Stevan began.
"We're going to Goldlust!" Allan Martel announced from offscreen, parading around the interview area as Christopher walked alongside him, laughing. He moved to Stevan and laughed again.
"Stevan! We get the title shot!" Chris stated gleefully.
"Yeah, I saw that, but that was count-out. Are you sure Michael will let it go?" Stevan asked.
"Why wouldn't he? He did say the winner, not anything about winning by pinfall or submission. The fact is, we beat the Nortons, so Seiryu, Kouryuu, get ready, because HERE WE COME!" Chris yelled, looking to Stevan, and smacking the microphone out of his hand before running off with Allan.
"Oh, come on!" Stevan groaned, bending over to pick up the microphone. "I swear. I don't think this day could get any worse for me..." He stood, looking up and seeing Magnum in his face. He then heaved a sigh of exasperation.
Main Event: Single: Lino v. Yugo Ryan
As Lino's music blared, Yugo applauded Lino's victory. Magnum then came running down the entry ramp and slid into the ring, heading straight for Lino. He quickly struck Lino in the back of the head and prepared for a Shatter Bomb, but was quickly interrupted as Yugo struck Magnum in the face with the MWL World Heavyweight Championship belt. Yugo then lifted Magnum up by his hair, quickly showed the Rock Fist, hoisted him up and threw him down with the Superiority Complex.
Yugo then pointed to Lino, who lifted Magnum up and prepared for the Spike Suplex. Before lifting him up, Lino raised the Rock Fist, then drilled Magnum. Lino stood upright, towering over the fallen Magnum. Yugo began counting to ten, and upon reaching it, called for the timekeeper to rign the bell. Yugo raised Lino's hand and grinned, looking to the unconscious Magnum.