TWF: Brave New World

There is a vast pyro display, ad the first TWF New Era PPV begins. The stage resembles a vast, futuristic building, with several lights that illustrate the building’s detail. About half way up the structure, there is an alcove, in which two rotating metal globes are suspended, themselves flanked by two futuristically dressed, albeit scantily clad, ladies. Brave New World by Iron Maiden plays through the vast arena, which itself is bathed in varying shades of blue light. We focus on The Alcove, as Deal appears. Brave New World fades slightly, so we can hear what Deal has to say.

“Welcome to Brave New World, a new beginning for the TWF. This evening, matches will take place in a league style tournament, with both stipulations and match order determined by the luck of the draw. The draw will be done by these two beauties behind me. First of all, those who’s names have been entered into the tournament: Reaper, Vayne, Flake, myself, and…. Huge Greenburger! And secondly, I am proud to announce the unveiling of the new TWF Title…”

Pyro goes off on the stage, as the title belt is lowered from the arena roof, coming to rest just in front and between the two rotating globes.

“And now onto the first match of the tournament. Ladies, it’s over to you!”

Deal leaves, as the two ladies stop the spinning globes, and remove a flap from each, the right globe being who is in the match, and the left being the stipulations. They open each flap, and the match is announced by one of the two ladies, and also posted on the vast arena screen.

“The first competitor is… Huge Greenburger! And his opponent will be… Reaper!

The audience screams.

“And now, the stipulation. They will compete in a Finisher-only match. Reaper must perform the Deal-Breaker in order to gain a victory. Huge Greenburger must do a chokeslam.”

Cut to backstage. Deal is leaving the stage area, where he notices Ax leaning against the wall. Before Deal can say anything, Ax approaches him, furiously, and spits in his face before walking off. The crowd are stunned, as is Deal. The camera follows Ax to the parking lot, where we see Ax get into his car and drive off. Cut back to the arena for the first match.

Greenburger and Reaper enter in their usual fashion. Greenburger picks up the microphone, and asks:

“Excuse me, Mr Reaper, I’m er… really scared… what’s a chokeslam, and er… if you… er… let me win the match, I’ll buy some chocolate for you!”

Greenburger VS Reaper – Finisher Match

Reaper considers this, looking completely unattached from emotion, before kicking Greenburger in the gut, and executing the Deal-Breaker with relative ease, considering Greenburger’s bulk. Reaper leaves the ringside area as the draw for the next match takes place. The league table is displayed on the screen for all to see. Greenburger remains prone in the ring.

“The next match will be… Huge Greenburger! Against… Vayne!

“And the stipulation shall be… A Submission Match.”

Greenburger VS Vayne – Submission Match

Vayne enters as Greenburger tries to get to his feet. Vayne attacks him, but Greenburger manages to get to his feet. He accidentally knocks Vayne to the floor after a vicious but accidental elbow to Vayne’s forehead. He inadvertently performs the Blind Stagger, and Vayne taps, but the ref only sees Vayne’s other hand gripping the bottom rope. Greenburger stands, and Vayne gets up, hitting Greenburger with a standing roundhouse kick, hitting Greenburger across the chin. He places Greenburger in the Yakuza Stretch, who quickly taps out, giving Vayne the victory. Vayne stands, cleans his chest and shoulders, and walks off. Greenburger staggers into a corner as Match 3 is announced.

“The next match will be… Huge Greenburger… versus… Flake Spitzenkorper!

“The match stipulation will be a… 2 out of 3 falls – arm wrestling, paper rock scissors, and slaps match.”

The audience erupts with laughter as Flake enters.

Greenburger VS Flake – 2/3 Falls, Arm-wrestling, PRS, Slaps

As Flake enters the ring, technicians have an arm-wrestling table already set up for the first fall. Flake gets his arm ready to begin, and Greenburger staggers over, and puts both arms on the table, and tries to fall asleep. The referee puts Greenburger’s hand into Flake’s, who easily slams Greenburger’s hand down for the first fall. Due to the shock of his hand going down, Greenburger comes around slightly, just in time before the ref says 1,2,3. Flake indicates scissors, whilst Greenburger indicates rock. The ref states that Greenburger has won the second fall, who celebrates enthusiastically. They both prepare for slaps. Flake gets off an immediate strike, which causes Greenburger to fall to the floor, clutching his hands and crying. The ref asks him if he wishes to submit, but he says no. After regaining his balance, Greenburger has his go, but misses. Then, as Flake goes for a huge slap to the hand, in an act of disbelief, Greenburger manages to move his hands in time, resulting in Flake slapping the ref in the groin. As Flake looks on concerned, Greenburger manages to slap Flake’s hand. Flake shrugs it off, then strikes Greenburger with an almighty slap that echoes throughout the arena. Greenburger falls to the floor and submits. Flake smiles, hugs the ref, and leaves. The league table is displayed on the large screen.

“The next match will be The Real Deal, Simon Prior… versus…. Huge Greenburger!”

“And the stipulation will be… Over the Top rope elimination!”

Greenburger VS Real Deal – Over the top rope elimination.

Deal enters, as Greenburger once more shakily returns to his feet. Upon seeing Deal making his way towards the ring, Greenburger throws himself over the top rope in fear, automatically giving Deal the victory. He runs backstage, crying. Deal looks confused for a moment, and turns to move back to the backstage area. Before he can do so, the next match announcement takes place:

“The next match will take place between… The Real Deal (Deal shrugs and returns back to the ring.) … and… Reaper!

Deal looks shocked, and gestures angrily at The Alcove, but they pay no attention to him. Reaper enters, and stares down Deal.

“The stipulation will be… a swimsuit match!”

The crowd roar with laughter, as both Deal and Reaper stare at The Alcove. Not sure what to do, Deal grabs a mike and addresses the Alcove.

“Wow now, we are most definitely NOT having a swimsuit match. Draw again!”

The girl draws again.

“A Lingerie contest.”

“NO! Try again!”

“Gravy Bowl match”

“Wait a minute, these aren’t stipulations… YOU’RE MAKING THEM UP!”

The girl laughs, and draws properly.

“Come on you silly tart, this isn’t a game. You’re from a second rate home anyway.”

The girl looks angry, and announces the stipulation.

“LADDER MATCH!”

Deal looks slightly shocked, whilst Reaper looks intrigued.

Deal VS Reaper – Ladder Match

Immediately, Reaper runs at Deal and attacks, clubbing him over the head, just like the old days. Technicians position a ladder outside the ring as Deal fights back, resulting in a match that goes back and forth for five minutes. Reaper then introduces the ladder to the match, resulting in more violence and pain The culmination of the match comes about after Reaper chokeslams Deal, and goes for the briefcase. However, Deal tips the ladder, and Reaper flies over the top rope and crashes down onto the cold, unforgiving concrete. Deal uprights the ladder, and climbs it slowly for the victory. Reaper cannot believe it. This was a match that could have gone either way, and thoroughly entertained all in attendance. Both men leave the ringside area as the next match is announced.

“The next match will be between.. Flake Spitzenkörper and… Vayne.”

“And they will compete in a… Falls Count Anywhere Match, With both having ten seconds to return to the ring following a pinfall.”

Flake VS Vayne – Falls Count Anywhere

Both men enter, and immediately start slugging it out. The match soon goes into the crowd, and out into the foyer. Flake attempts several quick pin falls, but gets nothing from it. Both soon enter the parking lot, where Vayne hits Flake with a trash can, and quickly gets a 3 count. He proceeds to throw Flake into an open car, which Vayne locks, before running back to the ring. As the count reaches 7, Flake smashes the car window with his boots and desperately runs for the ring, but is too late. Vayne picks up the victory. Flake falls to the floor at ringside in exhaustion, as the next match is announced. Vayne makes his way backstage.

“The next match will be… Reaper… against…. Flake!”

“And they shall fight in a… Blindfold match!”

Reaper enters, looking hardly pleased with this stipulation. He is holding his lower back, a place injured following his ladder match with Deal.

Reaper VS Flake – Blindfold match

The referee places a full-head blindfold on both competitors, and the bell is rang. The match does not last long, as both wrestlers get frustrated over not being able to see what they are doing. As it appears as though Flake is trying to grab Reaper in an inappropriate place, Reaper is overcome with rage and performs his signature finishing manoeuvre, the Blood Scythe, picking up the victory. He removes his blindfold and briefly celebrates, looking tired but still confident.

“The next match will be between… Reaper…. And Vayne!”

“In a… Fistfight.”

Reaper VS Vayne – Fistfight

Vayne enters, not at all happy about the situation. He gets a mike straight away and states:

“I refuse to fight in this match – It will no doubt have lasting effects on my body and my face, and I will have nothing to do with it!”

At that, Reaper lays in some hard chops to the ribs. The match goes on for about ten minutes, with Reaper hitting some heavy blows, and Vayne using his speed advantage to the full by avoiding some of the more lethal moves. Both men appear to be swelled around the eyes. As the match draws to a close, Vayne is standing on the ring apron, and Reaper goes for a blow to the face, but Vayne avoids and does a flip over the top rope and Reaper. He then cockily attempts a Pressing Side Kick, but Reaper catches his foot and lamps him in the nose, knocking him out, resulting in the end of the match.

“The next match will be… Real Deal… Versus… Flake Spitzenkörper!”

“And the stipulation… Break The Aberystwyth Titanium Steel Tape Match – whoever breaks the tape over their opponents head first, wins.”

Deal VS Flake – Break the Aberystwyth Titanium steel tape

Both men enter, and take a few moments at the start of the match to circle around and play mind games. Deal hits several big moves, but Flake reverses many also. Deal attempts a suplex, but Flake reverses, resulting in a backslide pin attempt – a move which does not apply in this type of match. Deal distracts the ref for a second, and hits Flake with a low blow, and follows up with a headbutt and the Dream Deal. Flake works his way towards the ropes, and runs up the turnbuckle, breaking the hold and flipping over Deal in the process. He then does a German Suplex on Deal, once more attempting the pinfall. The ref explains the rules to him, as Deal gets to his feet, grabs the tape and swings at Flake. Flake ducks, and gives Deal a taste of his own medicine, hitting him with a low blow. Flake picks up the discarded tape, and proceeds to strike Deal over the head powerfully with it. After 4 strikes, the tape shows signs of breaking, and does so on the 5^th. Flake picks up the victory as Deal lies, dazed. The next match is announced as Flake walks slowly backstage.

“The next match… Real Deal versus… Vayne!”

“And the stipulation… 4-Strap Match!”

Vayne enters, and both men have a strap attached to each limb – Whoever wins this match will go on to fight Reaper in the final.

Deal VS Vayne – 4-strap match – one on each arm and leg

When Vayne comes out, his nose is swollen and there is a hint of blood protruding. Deal takes advantage of this, and pops his nose. Vayne soon turns the tide on the still weary Deal, using the straps to his advantage. He ties Deal’s legs up and slaps him across the back with the loose straps. Deal fights back, issuing a severe beating with the straps, before performing the Deal-Breaker. Vayne bounces up, and falls out of the ring, dragging Deal along with him. Deal attempts a pin, but it doesn’t count unless it’s in the ring. Deal pulls Vayne back into the ring, and attempts the Deal-Breaker again, but Vayne wraps a strap around Deal’s neck, without Deal realising. He pulls on the strap, choking Deal, who puts him down. Vayne runs up the turnbuckle and performs a moonsault. As he performs a moonsault, Deal is tripped by the taut straps, and Vayne executes the move perfectly, getting the pinfall.

Deal looks stunned, and in pain, as does Vayne. The final is announced.

“The Final will be… Reaper Versus Vayne in a…”

“a…a… er…. My god….. a 2/3 falls, TLC HELL IN A CELL!!!!!!”

The crowd erupt, and Vayne looks stunned. Reaper enters as the cell is lowered from the roof, emerging from behind curtains that had hidden it from view for the evening. The two stand staring at each other, looking beaten and tired as the cell is put into place and the TLC items are positioned. Deal whimpers off backstage, unhappy with the outcome.

Reaper VS Vayne =2/3 Falls, TLC Hell in a Cell

The match goes back and forth, similar to their match from earlier. Reaper sets up a table outside the ring, and chokeslams Vayne through it from the ring apron. Reaper gains the first pinfall from this. Reaper pulls him back in the ring and signals for another chokeslam. As Reaper picks him up, Vayne performs a spinning roundhouse kick that knocks Reaper to the floor. Both lay there for a few moments. Vayne exits the ring and grabs a few chairs, and attacks Reaper violently with them. As Vayne goes for a knock-out blow, Reaper manages to get his boot up, forcing the chair back into Vayne’s face, he begins bleeding from the nose. Reaper reaches under the ring and brings out a ladder, proceeding to attack Vayne with it, using a page from his match earlier with the Real Deal. Vayne fights back, and both end up stood atop the ladder, slugging it out. They lose balance, and both topple to the outside of the ring, smashing through a panel of the cell wall on the way. Vayne’s arm is on top of Reaper, and he unknowingly picks up the pin. Both men eventually climb to the top of the cell, where Vayne performs a suplex, visually weakening one of the panels atop the cell. Vayne sets Reaper up for a Fire Thunder Driver, but Reaper reverses and proceeds to deliver one of the most stunning, violent moves ever – a power bomb through the weakened panel, and into the ring. Reaper injures himself with this move, but cause more damage to Vayne. Reaper looks groggy, and Vayne is completely unconscious. All of a sudden, there is a large noise, and the lower half of the entrance area suddenly bursts open, completely destroyed. We then see that the damage is caused by a bulldozer coming through the stage area, and that it is driven by… AX!!! He ploughs the bulldozer into the cell, causing the structure to shake, and Reaper to fall off and into the ring. The side Ax rams is destroyed. He disembarks from the bulldozer, clutching his trusty kendo stick. He puts Vayne on top of Reaper, and the ref counts the 1,2,3. Ax sits Reaper up, and smashes the kendo stick in two over his head – Reaper is busted wide open, blood everywhere. Ax leaves, having accomplished his job. As Reaper lies in semi-consciousness, the referee awards Vayne with the TWF title. He clutches it to his chest before holding it above his head and pointing to it, declaring himself number one, as Brave New World fades out.