MWL Redline - September 5, 2007
"Stevan, since this is going to be the last night of my life, have Nick divide up my stuff, okay?" Jim asked.
"Uh, Jim? Surely you won't die out there..." Stevan answered.
"I'm facing GENBU!" Jim shouted. "The UNDEFEATED MWL-CAW CHAMPION! Without backup! I'll be lucky if every last bone in my body isn't liquefied... I'm a man sentenced to death..."
Stevan remained quiet, for a moment, while Jim's head hung in sorrow. "So, Lino makes his in-ring return, tonight. What are your thoughts on that?" Stevan asked.
"Lino?! Piss on Lino! Piss, I say!" Jim spat. "I'm on a deathmarch, and you're asking me about Lino? What's wrong with you?" With that, Jim smacked the microphone out of Stevan's hand, and stomped off. As Stevan picked the microphone up, another limo pulled up, and parked. The door opened, and out stepped Michael Jamborgh.
"Michael, sir, you promised a big announcement, tonight. Is there any chance that we can find out what it is?" Stevan asked.
"Sure, Stevan. Later." Michael answered. "I'll announce it later tonight."
"When?" Stevan pressed.
"Probably as late as possible if you plan on hounding me all night." Michael laughed.
"Can we at least get a hint?" Stevan asked, as Michael stopped and sighed.
"It has to do with Infection, alright, Stevan? Now I have to get back to my office for some paperwork. Do you mind?" Michael asked. Stevan motioned forward, as Michael hurried off.
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As Lino and Yugo made their way down the ramp, Yugo pointed at his title and grinned. The two entered the ring, as Yugo's music stopped, and Lino grabbed a microphone. "Everyone take a good look. Standing here, in this very ring, are the future MWL World Tag Team Champions!" Yugo then took Lino's microphone, as he got out of the ring to grab another.
"Come Infection, Lino and I will destroy Magnum and Chance, and take their titles." Yugo announced. "And then Lino will be the first man to beat Genbu, and we will take over the MWL!"
With that, Magnum's music blared, as he and Chance appeared on the stage, both with their MWL World Tag Team Championship belts around their waists, and headed toward the ring. "Excuse me, what was that, Yugo?" Magnum asked. "And Lino, you two honestly think you're going to win? Do you remember what happened at Goldlust?"
"Magnum, have you forgotten that I am the MWL World Heavyweight Champion? Your little enforcer there won't stand a chance against me. And the two of you sure as hell won't stand a chance against me AND Lino!" Yugo spat. The two teams stared each other down for a few moments, before Yugo took a swing at Magnum. Chance then dove at Lino. As Lino and Chance brawled, Magnum hoisted Yugo up and dropped him with a Shatter Bomb, hurrying to help Chance. Lino took off, hurrying backstage, as Magnum and Chance chased him, leaving Yugo in the ring.
Match 1: Jim Norris v. Genbu
"Stevan Corber, here, with the former MWL World Tag Team Champions, Seiryu and Kouryuu. Guys, what are your thoughts on your loss of the tag titles last week to Magnum and Chance?" Stevan asked.
"You see, there lies the problem. WE didn't lose the tag team titles. The Norton Brothers lost the tag team titles. Specifically, it was that lumbering idiot, Red!" Kouryuu announced.
"You see, the equation was simple. The MWL World Tag Team Champions, myself and Kouryuu, defend against not only the Norton Brothers, but Magnum and Chance, as well. But then, Chance pinned Red Norton. You see? Neither of us, neither of the true MWL World Tag Team Champions were defeated. Neither of us were part of the result." Seiryu explained.
"We should not have lost the titles that are rightfully ours!" Kouryuu shouted. "And tonight, when we destroy Instant Epic Win once more, we will prove that we deserve our chance to be the champions once again!" With that, Seiryu and Kouryuu made their exit.
"Seiryu and Kouryuu take on Instant Epic Win in just a few moments!" Stevan announced.
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Jim Norris limped into Michael Jamborgh's office, looking for the MWL manager. "Michael?" Jim asked.
"Oh, for...! What is it?" Michael demanded.
"I've decided that at Infection, I want a rematch with David Hitz to get my Lightweight Championship back." Jim stated.
"Well, your timing couldn't be any better, Jimmy, you know that? I was just about to make an announcement about the Lightweight title match at Infection." Michael answered.
"Really? What?" Jim pressed.
"Just wait, Jimmy. I'll head out and make the announcement shortly..." Michael responded.
Match 2: Instant Epic Win v. Seiryu & Kouryuu - Part 1 - Part 2
Michael Jamborgh made his way down to the ring after the match, grabbing a microphone from ringside before entering the ring. "Alright, Seiryu, Kouryu, Allan, Chris, great match, all of you. Now, Seiryu, Kouryuu, Allan, you all can leave if you want. Chris, you might want to stick around for a second. Before I say any more, I'd like to call Spike Norton, Scott Froelich, Jim Norris, Byakko, and David Hitz down to the ring, here." Michael announced.
One by one, the five men appeared on the stage, and came down to the ring. As would be expected, a few cautious or menacing glares were cast among the Lightweights.
"Alright, Michael, we're all here. What is it?" David asked.
"Well, first things first. Next week, here on Redline, we're going to open the show with a BANG! It's our first Lightweight Showcase! It will be a six-man tag match. Spike Norton will team with Scott Froelich and Jim Norris to take on Chris Martel, David Hitz, and Byakko." Michael announced, as several Lightweights could be seen visibly anxious for the match, already.
"And now, for the announcement concerning Infection. Next week, here on Redline, after the main event, we will have, in this very ring, the contract signing for the MWL World Lightweight Championship match. Since Jim Norris promised Scott Froelich a title shot at Infection for taking his place in a match a few weeks ago, he will get that shot!" Michael announced. "Alright, Scott, what match type do you want?"
"I will challenge for the title in Hell in a Cell!" Scott answered.
"There you have it, folks, at Infection, David Hitz and Scott Froelich, Hell in a Cell for the MWL World Lightweight Championship!" Michael announced.
"Wait a god damn minute! What about me, Michael?! I have more right to a Lightweight title shot than Scott does!" Jim shouted.
"Now, Jim, therein lies the problem. Normally, yes you would, but you attacked David backstage last week! And frankly, I won't be rewarding behavior like that from the wrestlers!" Michael answered.
"But I didn't attack David!" Jim pleaded.
"Tell you what, Jim. You have until the contract signing next week to prove you're innocent. If you can, I'll put you in the match. But if not..." Michael began, implying the obvious. Michael then stepped out of the ring and returned to the backstage area, as the rest of the Lightweights gradually followed suit.
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Main Event: Lino v. Magnum
Lino stood over the unconscious Magnum, one hand raised. Lino lifted Magnum up the hair, and quickly hit a Spike Suplex before sliding out of the ring and grabbing Magnum's tag title belt. Lino stepped back into the ring and held the belt high overhead. He then rolled Magnum onto his back, and draped the belt across his waist. He began to exit the ring again, pausing and looking back before dropping from the apron and walking up the ramp, his music blaring.