MWL Redline - August 8, 2007
"Look, I told you last week, bring me a doctor's notice saying you're cleared to wrestle, THEN you can come back! What?! How can this be discrimination?! Your doctor said himself that you had a concussion from your match! That's a serious injury! So, my statement still stands. No! Quit arguing!" Michael shouted before slamming down the phone and cursing under his breath.
"It sounds like someone on the sidelines wants to be back in the spotlight..." Stevan whispered. "Now, let's go to the arena."
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As the familiar music of Jim Norris played, he and Nicholas Hunter appeared on the stage, walking toward a spot set up to look like a talk show, as Jim and Nicholas put on the headsets at the table, and Jim began to sing his theme music aloud, placing his MWL World Lightweight Championship on the desk.
"Understand...I see clearly...everything has come to light..." Jim sang, as Nicholas kicked him under the table. "Ow!"
"Shut up, Jimmy. Is this thing on?" Nicholas asked as his voice went over the loudspeakers in the arena. "Awesome."
"Now, sure you're all wondering why we're here... Well, I'll tell you. Since Free Radical is back...!" Jim began, as Nicholas shoved his swivel chair away from the desk with his foot.
"...So is Free Radical TV. For the curious, Free Radical TV is our segment where we take over MWL. That's right, baby, we are in control!" Nicholas announced. "Now, at this time, I would like to address the tag team match that I have with Kairez against Magnum and this "Soldier of Fortune" Chance guy. I don't know who this new wussy-boy is, nor do I care. But Magnum, so help me, I have a Fox Arc and Sandstorm Drop with your name on them, and--" Nicholas was cut off by a man from backstage coming out and speaking to him.
"Kairez wants to speak to me? Using the titantron? Yeah, fine, go ahead. Put him on up there." Nicholas answered, as Jim tried to slide back to his spot, overshooting it, and grabbing at the desk as he passed. After a few moments, the face of Kairez appeared on the titantron, as Nicholas looked up from his post. "You wanted me, partner?"
"Nicholas, you aren't my partner." Kairez stated calmly.
"What?!" Nicholas demanded, jumping to his feet and knocking over his chair. "How could I not be?!"
"Simple, Nicholas. I'm teaming with my opponent at Domination. That's not you." Kairez answered.
"And why not?!" Nicholas demanded.
"Because I have more important opponents to defeat. You'll have your chance. In due time." Kairez answered as the titantron went blank, and Nicholas plopped down in his seat, crossing his arms and pouting.
"You got owned." Jim laughed, sliding past again.
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"Stevan Corber here, backstage with MWL World Heavyweight Champion, Kairez. Kairez, we just saw you shoot down Nicholas Hunter's ego. Now, I'm sure everybody is dying to know, who is your tag partner for tonight?" Stevan asked.
"Well, Stevan, I'm sure everybody wants to know, but you'll just have to wait, like everyone else. He hasn't even arrived, yet." Kairez answered. "Now, if you'll excuse me, I need to go get ready." With that, Kairez walked off, as Magnum and Chance approached Stevan.
"Magnum, I see that you and your partner are ready for your tag team match tonight against Kairez and the man he will be defending against at Domination. What are your thoughts?" Stevan asked.
"Last week, Kairez got laid out by the Polish Roulette. Tonight, he'll fall victim to the Shatter Bomb. There's nothing he, or his 'number-one conteder' can do about it. C'mon, Chance, let's go." Magnum growled as they left, as well.
"The opening contest on Redline is next!" Stevan announced. "Wait, I'm sorry, it sounds like there's a disturbance in the sound truck. Can we get a camera out there?"
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Jim Norris sat in the sound truck with Nicholas Hunter on the outside, guarding it, as Norris cackled. "Alright kids. Where's the cable that feeds sound to the people watching at home?" Jim demanded as one man, fearing for his safety, pointed to one across the truck.
"Alright. Listen up, people. Free Radical is taking over. And to show we mean business, say good-bye to the audio during your matches!" Jim announced. "But because we're not through, tonight, I suppose I'll plug this thing back in in between... HEY! You there!" Jim shouted, as another man jumped in surprise.
"You're responsible for this cable. If I hear any audio during the matches, and no audio in between, heads'll roll!" Jim shouted, yanking the cable out and waving as he and Nicholas Hunter exited the trailer, waving as they re-entered the arena.
Match 1: David Hitz v. Spike Norton
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Kairez was standing by the entrance to the parking lot, looking outside, with Michael Jamborgh nearby. "Kairez, is he here, yet?" Michael asked.
"It doesn't look like it. I don't see his car out there." Kairez answered.
"Are you absolutely sure you know what his car looks like?" Michael sighed.
"Trust me, the thing sticks out like a broken thumb." Kairez retorted, still looking outside.
"Well, if he's not here in the next few minutes, I'll have to move your match to the main event slot." Michael stated.
"Go right ahead." Kairez answered.
Michael called over one of the assistants and pulled him aside. "It looks like the second match tonight is a bit delayed. Make sure to let Catastrophe and Allan Martel know that they're up next. Got it?" Michael asked as the assistant nodded and hurried off.
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As Jim Norris and Nicholas Hunter walked through the halls, they came across Catastrophe, heading toward the arena. "Aah, Catastrophe..." Nicholas began.
"No, I'm not Kairez's partner." Catastrophe answered. "Besides, I have a match in a second. I don't have the time to deal with you two morons." Catastrophe began to push his way through, but Nicholas stopped him. Catastrophe hoisted Nicholas up and dropped him with the Tilt-A-Whirl Knockout, standing and looking to Jim Norris, who backed up.
"That's better." Catastrophe stated, walking by, as Jim helped the groaning Nicholas to his feet.
"I'll get you, you sunuva..." Nicholas muttered.
Match 2: Catastrophe v. Allan Martel
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"Alright, Kairez, is he here yet?" Michael asked.
"No, not-- Oh, wait. There he is!" Kairez answered, turning toward the entryway. "Let's get this show on the road!"
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"Stevan Corber, here, with Jim Norris and Nicholas Hunter, the team of Free Radical!" Stevan announced. "Now, Nicholas, first of all, you just took a hard Tilt-A-Whirl Knockout onto the concrete a few minutes ago. How are you?"
"I think I'll be fine. A bit sore for the next few days, but fine..." Nicholas answered.
"And it sounded as though you said something to the effect of 'I'll get you'. What did you mean?" Stevan pressed.
"Catastrophe, nobody throws Nicholas Hunter around like that. NOBODY! So, some Domination, I'm challenging you to the biggest match of your life, against me, the one and only, legendary, Nicholas Hunter." Nicholas answered.
"And Jim Norris, at Domination, you defend the MWL World Lightweight Championship against David Hitz. What are your thoughts on that?" Stevan asked.
"It's simple, really. David, you'll be put through the same thing that Byakko was last week. And-- Stevan, how is Byakko, anyway?" Jim asked.
"Well, I heard he had five broken ribs, and a mild concussion..." Stevan answered.
"Aah, I see. David, double that, and that will be you. Do you hear me?!" Jim shouted. "Free Radical out!" Jim announced, leaving with Nicholas.
"Tag team action is up next, and so is the identity of the #1-contender for Domination!" Stevan announced.
Main Event: Magnum/Chance v. Kairez/????? - Part 1 - Part 2
As Kairez and Magnum brawled, so did Chance and Yugo. They did so until security came out to break it up, pulling Magnum and Chance toward the ramp and pushing Kairez and Yugo toward the ring. Once security had forced the two into the ring, Yugo grabbed a microphone.
"Magnum! You will be dealt with before Domination, do you hear me?!" Yugo shouted, as Magnum taunted the former champion.