DEFIANCE TV 121

Bright flashes, rolling cameras, and all the action in the world. The live crowd sees the intro video being played over the DEFiatron, as classic moments of DEF’s current roster is played on screen. Footage of ACTS of DEFIANCE is briefly shown, clipping through the events line up like flipping pages of a comic book and ending on Oscar Burns holding his newly won FIST of DEFIANCE high into the air.

The heavily produced and graphically enhanced video fades out. A sky jib crane shot of the cheering Faithful screaming their lungs out, holding all of your favorite signs while pyro goes off around them.

BURNS BABY BURNS!
GREEN RIVER RUNS DEEP!
NEW FIST/OLD FIST!
I'M HERE FOR THE NIKLAS DEBUT!!
SO LONG KENDRIX
WHO LET THE STEVENS DYNASTY IN?
MATT "SHOULDERS TO THE MAT" LACROIX
FLEX IT BABAY!
MIKEY IS AN UNLIKELY FATHER
WRESTLEFRIEND POWERS, ACTIVATE!
ANDY AINT SO SHARP
WILL WORK FOR DEFonDEMAND
I CAN'T GAGE BLACKWOOD
 

The camera, in mid-crane shot, swoops down to our announce booth at the top near the entrance ramp. “Downtown” Darren Keebler and Angus Skaaland stand with microphones, dressed to the nines. Well, Angus might be more the threes.

DDK:
Faithful of DEFIANCE, if you missed ACTS of DEFIANCE, you missed ONE HECK OF A SHOW.

Angus:
What are you doing?! You had three weeks to see it!

DDK:
Not to mention Clash of the BRAZEN, Angus.

Angus:
We’ve got a new BRAZEN champ in Victor Vacio! He's a dark, caniving little prick. Couldn't be prouder. 

DDK:
Dastardly ...

Angus:
Hold on ... 

DDK:
What?

Angus:
Wait... wait.

DDK:
...

Angus:
Deja vu... I feel like all this has happened before.

DDK:
Yes, Angus. We've stood here many times ... one hundred and twenty or so times!

Angus:
No ... no, I feel like we've stood here before and said practically the exact same thing before... we're gonna have to check the tapes. Keebs, where do we keep the tapes?

DDK:
No, we are going to have to move on! Again, folks ... if you missed ACTS of DEFIANCE 2019 be sure to catch it on DEFonDemand! With that being said ... spoiler alert.

Angus:
Don't say that.

DDK:
We have a new ... now two time FIST of DEFIANCE! 

Angus:
You can say that... you can say that again, even!

DDK:
"Twist and Turns" Oscar Burns defeated Jesse Fredrick Kendrix at ACTS to begin his second reign as FIST of DEFIANCE!

Angus:
And even better I have it on good authority ... ACTS of DEFIANCE was infact Kendrix's LAST contracted event for the company.

DDK:
On who's authority would that be?

Angus:
On the authortiy's desk.

DDK:
What?

Angus:
Do I have to spell everything out for you, Keebs. I broke into Kelly's office, snooped around ... had a drink ... took a nap. Don't make a federal case out of it.

DDK:
... probably should have left that for off mic, but ok ...

Angus:
She doesn't watch this shit ...

DDK:
Anyway ... as usual, we've run out of time and we're bumping up against our next segment. So, suffice it to say foks, check out ACTS of DEFIANCE if you missed it and we'll be covering the fall out of those events through out the show tonight! 

♫ "Raise Your Flag” by MAN WITH A MISSION ♫

The fans go crazynutslooney to start this show off!

DDK:
And here we go! We kick off the first show since Acts of DEFIANCE with a BRAND NEW FIST of DEFIANCE and his name is “Twists and Turns” Oscar Burns!

Angus:
And I heard he injured Kendrix after locking him in that GRUESOME armbar variation of his! Who knows how long McFuckass Lite will be on the shelf, but I’m glad he’s there. 

Out first come his proteges and League of Extraordinary Graps stablemates … “Bantam” Ryan Batts and former BRAZEN Champion “Manpower” Jack Mace! The crowd salutes the WrestleFriends before...

DDK:
THERE HE IS!

Angus:
THE MCFUCKASS SLAYER! 

The crowd ERUPTS like crazy as Oscar Burns is out in his signature bright orange and yellow ring gear, the FIST of DEFIANCE fastened around his waist for the first time in over a year. 

DDK:
Kendrix did everything he could to try and throw a more focused Burns off his game by putting Ryan Batts on the shelf, attacking Mace after a match and slandering his name at every turn. Burns took a vow of silence until he won the championship and now that he has, we’re going to hear publically from the New Zealander after becoming FIST for the second time!

Angus:
He can say whatever he wants in my book. He’s aces where I’m sitting!

Burns enters the ring and poses with a finger in the air, leaning on the middle rope. Behind him, the WrestleFriends each flank him before he asks for a microphone to have a few words with the Faithful. 

Oscar Burns:
TEAM GRAPS... 

After greeting the Faithful with his fan nickname, he gestures to the FIST around his waist.

Oscar Burns:
LOOKIE WHAT WE DID, GC's! 

”RRRRRRRRRRAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHH!”

DDK:
Listen to this hero’s welcome for Burns! Between Scott Stevens and Kendrix this is the first time in over a year we’ve had somebody this beloved at the top of the mountain. 

Angus:
The dumb Kiwi earned it. Bonus points for crippling Kendrix!

DDK:
It’s not like he meant to. That title means the WORLD to anybody that’s ever held it. Kendrix fought long in that armbar variation Burns calls The Graps of Wrath II, but now Burns is the man to beat. 

Both Batts and Mace clap for their friend, who he greets with an arm around each shoulder. Mace holds the microphone for him. 

Oscar Burns:
First off, I have some people to thank. Thank you to Scott Stevens and thank you to Kendrix. 

Boo birds all out now for those names. Mace and Batts start to unwind their arms from around one another. 

Oscar Burns:
Thank you for giving me something to fight for. For the last year, I fought back from the brink of a career-threatening injury at the hands of that wanker Stevens. He BRAGGED for a year that he had my number and admittedly, he did. Kendrix, the same. Both men had my number no matter how hard I tried, but I fought… I EARNED every opportunity I had at both of them. They tried to tell me that I was no good. That I was CRACKERS for putting my career on the line against Scotty to earn my shot against Kendrix. And Kendrix trashed me at every turn while I remained silent, knowing I’d have my day… well, GCs…

He once again gestures to the title. 

Oscar Burns:
Without either of you pushing me harder than I’d ever been pushed, I wouldn’t be where I am today. 

He smiles. 

Oscar Burns:
And thanks to these two GCs who helped me train for my return. Who’ve helped keep me grounded. Who’ve fought with me and for me when they didn’t have to. The WrestleFriends.

Ryan Batts:
Oh gawrsh, Oscar.  You damn sap. 

Jack Mace:
That’s WrestleFriendly!

A BIG bear hug for both Mace and Burns as the crowd cheers. 

“HUG IT OUT!
HUG IT OUT!
HUG IT OUT!
HUG IT OUT!
HUG IT OUT!"

Angus:
Oh, God, I’m going to vomit… I take back all the nice things I just said about this damn Kiwi…

Burns laughs and as the crowd applauds, the new FIST of DEFIANCE continues. 

Oscar Burns:
I need to thank all of you, too. Without you to guide me and keep me sane, and actually wanting my dorky ass back on top...I wouldn’t be Oscar Burns without your support. Now… let’s not be sappy and let’s get to the good stuff, yeah?

Burns smiles as he faces the entrance ramp. 

Oscar Burns:
I’m back on top and that means I’m steering the ship. DEFIANCE is our responsibility and I’ll be DAMNED if I don’t get to pick up where I left off in my last run. You people came to see the best wrestling that DEFIANCE can provide and right now… there is NOBODY hotter right now than your Team Graps Cap! With that said… you people don’t have to wait three months for Scott Stevens and Kendrix to get off their backsides and defend this title ONCE…

He points to the locker room. 

Oscar Burns:
Back there is a HARD-WORKING roster who deserve a chance to shine - the same chances that I got to get where I am today. And GCs with that being said… THE OSCAR BURNS VERSUS THE WORLD OPEN CHALLENGES ARE BACK!!!!!

A LOUD pop!

Oscar Burns:
Tonight’s main event is going to crown a new #1 Contender, but GCs, with respect to Mikey Unlikely, Jack Harmen, my doll Elise Ares, and Uriel Cortez… I ain’t waiting until Ascension. I’m putting out an open challenge for the FIST! And I will do that each and every week for as long as my body will do it!

DDK:
Are you hearing this, Angus? Burns is picking up right where he left off wanting to be a fighting champion!

Angus:
I hear it! I hope this goof knows what’s good for him because that’s what lost him the title to Scott Stevens - burning the candle at both ends because he thinks he has to. 

But Burns doesn’t hear the protests of Angus - and would probably ignore them anyway. 

Oscar Burns:
RIGHT NOW! ANY BLOKE IN THE BACK! IF YOU GOT YOUR GEAR ON AND YOU WANT A SHOT, THIS TITLE SHOT IS YOURS RIGHT NOW!

The crowd goes nuts again with Batts and Mace cheering on their fearless leader. They leave the ring and referee Benny Doyle heading down to the ring. Once DEFIANCE’s head official is in the ring, Burns leans back against a corner with the FIST now in his arms as he hears a song… 

♫ "Revolve” by The Melvins ♫ 

DDK:
It’s Kerry Kuroyama! He’s also fresh off a huge win over Matt LaCroix at Acts of DEFIANCE. Now he has the opportunity of a lifetime!

Angus:
The Kiwi versus the Keurig! Not sure who’s gonna win this, but they’re both gonna shake each other’s hands, I just know it. 

Kerry looks determined to make the most of this opportunity and Burns seems to relish the challenge against the Japanese Strong Style practitioner…

DDK:
Here we go! The first title defense of Oscar Burns and he’s getting an opponent that will certainly be a change of pace for him. Not too many people hit harder than Kerry in that ring. 

Angus:
Burns can KILL you with European Uppercuts and that goofy Headbutt of his, so Kerry’s gotta watch out for that, too. 

Benny Doyle raises the FIST of DEFIANCE overhead as Darren Quimbey makes with introductions. 

Darren Quimbey:
The following contest is a singles match set for one fall and will be for the FIST of DEFIANCE!!!

The crowd roars as the intros continue. 

Darren Quimbey:
Introducing first, in the corner to my left. He is the challenger… from Seattle, Washington… weighing in at 229 pounds… he is ”THE PACIFIC BLITZKRIEG” KERRY KUROYAMA!”

Kerry pumps a fist in the air, then points at Burns and makes the universal “That belt is mine” gesture. 

Darren Quimbey:
And in the corner to my right… he is the reigning and defending FIST of DEFIANCE… from Wellington, New Zealand and residing in NOLA… weighing in at 243 pounds… ”TWISTS AND TURNS” OSCAR BURNS!”

At ringside, Ryan Batts and Jack Mace clap for Burns as he raises a finger in the sky! He rips off his shirt and throws it into the audience before he looks across from Kerry. The two shake hands mid-ring. 

Angus:
HA! I called it! NEEEEEEEEEEERRRRRRRRRRDDDDDDDDSSSSSSSSS!

DDK:
Here we go!

DING DING!

The two men circle up quickly and then lock up in the middle of the ring. The two men struggle about for a moment before Burns quickly shoots low and takes Kerry to the mat quickly with a single leg. Burns then rolls over and tries to apply a headlock to control things when the quick hard-hitting Kerry fights back and gets back to his feet. He leans back into the ropes and throws Burns across the ring. Burns shockingly jumps over Kerry and the bigger New Zealander rolls across the ring and up to his feet!

DDK:
Great agility on display by Burns!

Burns charges at Kerry, but the Seattle native leapfrogs over him. On the comeback he tries a Hip Toss, but Twists and Turns braces himself and tries one of his own. Kerry doubles him over with a sharp kick and then takes control with the arm. Burns goes to the ropes and then FLIPS forward, then uses the momentum to flip Kerry over onto his back! He tries a cover. 

ONE!

The Pacific Blitzkrieg kicks out and shoots back to his feet, only for Burns to sidestep him and try to roll him up with a Schoolboy. 

ONE!

Kerry kicks out but now Burns is on him and rolls him through again, this time with rolling hold out from the ropes!

ONE!

TWO!

Burns catches him on the rebound when Kerry BLASTS him with a Palm Strike! Both Mace and Batts at ringside gasp with Burns reeling. 

DDK:
Burns was ruling the mat, so Kerry took things into his realm. He can keep Burns at bay with those strikes, that’s gonna be the best way for him to win. 

Angus:
It’s true. Keurig can catch Burns sleeping if he’s still riding high from Ascension. 

Kerry throws Burns to the ropes and then lands a hard Dropkick in the corner, rattling Burns! The Kiwi doesn’t go down, but Kerry runs off the ropes and FLOORS Burns with a Corkscrew Reverse Elbow, putting him on the mat! Kerry with the cover!

ONE!

TWO!

DDK:
Kickout! But now he’s got Burns on the ropes!

Sure enough, as Burns tries to stand, Kerry winds up and delivers a harsh Knife-Edge Chop that doubles the FIST of DEFIANCE over. He tries to set the Team Graps Cap from the side with a Backdrop Suplex, but Oscar hangs on and elbows his way free. He strikes Kerry with a hard shoulder to the gut followed by a rocking European Uppercut! 

Angus:
Don’t try and trade shots with Keurig!

Kerry fights back with a HARD Knife-Edge Chop that once again doubles Burns over. He whips Burns into the corner and takes a moment to set up his next attack. Kerry eggs on the crowd as he charges…

DDK:
BELLY TO BELLY SUPLEX INTO THE TURNBUCKLE!

The crowd grimaces for Kerry as Burns turns the tables quickly, suplexing the challenger right into the corner! Kerry slumps over in a heap while Burns takes a few moments to collect himself. Ryan and Jack cheer on their teacher inside the ring as he stands up again, taking Kerry with him. Another shoulder leads to another Uppercut and that leads to a TIGHT Cobra Twist submission in the middle of the ring now!

DDK:
It looks like Burns is going to focus his attack on that body and neck of Kerry. Smart strategy by the champion!

Angus:
Bet K-Cups is wishing he’d kept his ass in the back now, Keebs!

Unlike a standard Ab Stretch, Burns cranks on the neck portion, pulling back while Kerry grunts and tries to fight his way out. The problem being that he’s trapped in the center of the ring with nowhere to go thanks to the FIST having arguably the best mat game in DEFIANCE today. Kerry grits his teeth and tries to make it to the ropes, but when he can’t, he tries to simply fight his way out with wild elbows. 

DDK:
Kerry has the opportunity of a lifetime. He isn’t trying to tap out!

Angus:
Look at Keurig Special Blend go!

Kerry fights his way out after a barrage of elbows and then fires off a couple of extra-vicious Palm Strikes meant to disorient the FIST. Burns stumbles on his feet but when Kerry comes back off the ropes, Burns is ready for him with a boot and a Double Underhook Suplex!

DDK:
Into a brid… NO!

The crowd watches in amazement as Burns rolls through and then hoists Kerry up with him, taking him over with a rolling Double Underhook Suplex. 

DDK:
NOW with the bridge!

ONE!

TWO!

NO!

Angus:
Keurig better do something else aside getting stretched out like an extra small pants on an extra large ass!

Kerry struggles to his feet but Burns is up and approaching. The Pacific Blitzkrieg throws more of a Kamikaze style strike before he can accurately find his footing. Oscar easily ducks under and raises Kerry up in a Fireman’s Carry.

DDK:
This is not the place Kerry Kuroyama wants to be right now!

Angus:
When would he ever want to be here, Keebs?

Just as The FIST of DEFIANCE gets Kuroyama on his shoulders, Kerry using the momentum, dips his head and hooks under resulting in an impressive reversal and arm drag. Burns hits the matt and rolls to his knees with a slight smirk as Kerry pops up and squares off.

Angus:
The Kiwi likes it! 

DDK:
Kuroyama is well versed, trained by Rock Daymon in the infamous Dojo in Seattle, Washington. Surely nothing to turn you nose up too.

Kerry waits for Burns to rise to his feet but remains steadfast.

Angus:
Well, that’s just dumb.

The Team Graps Cap comes to his feet and the pair agree to lock up with a simple nod, and then they do so. Kerry strikes first, connecting with an Elbow Smash. Burns fires back with a European Uppercut. Elbow Smash by Kerry. Burns Uppercut. Elbow Smash. Uppercut. Elbow Smash. Uppercut. Elbow Smash. 

DDK:
The two men going back and forth now trading blows! 

Angus:
And The Faithful are digging it!

Both Batts and Mace cheer on Burns from the outside while champion and challenger trade blows. Kerry finally manages to avoid a shot when Kerry fires back with a Leaping Forearm Smash now, sending Burns back to the ropes. He tries to swing with Discus Elbow Smash when Burns ducks underneath and rolls him backwards into a modified Cobra Twist into a Cradle!

ONE!

TWO!

DDK:
Kerry kicks out! Burns almost stole that!

The two men meet on their feet when Burns tries an elbow himself. Kerry ducks into a big Backslide…

DDK:
Backslide pin… NO! Burns rolls thr...OHHHHH! KNEE TO THE FACE BY KERRY!

Kerry BLASTS Burns when he’s on his knees with a stiff knee strike, then lifts him up… Tiger Suplex!

ONE!

TWO!

THR… KICKOUT!

Angus:
How the gorram Hell did Burns kick out of THAT one-two punch?!

DDK:
I don’t know, but he did it and the fans can’t believe it!

Burns looks out on his back while Kerry can’t believe that Burns kicked out of the deadly one-two combination. Kerry decides now is the time to try and end Burns while he’s still groggy and waits for the FIST of DEFIANCE to get back to his knees. 

DDK:
Is he gonna go for that new knee strike to the back of the head that he beat Matt LaCroix with? If he hits this, you can guarantee this one will be over!

Kerry charges… BURNS DUCKS!

Angus:
NO! BURNSIE MOVES!

Kerry stumbles on his knee and turns around…

WHAM!

DDK:
HARD OUT HEADBUTT! Burns CRACKS him in the chest! But he’s not going for the pin!

Indeed, Burns limps behind him and hoists him up before delivering the Backcrackamajig! The fans groan at the impact of the Belly to Back Backbreaker! Kerry goes down and Burns falls into a cover!

ONE!

TWO!

TH… NO!

DDK:
Just as bad as Kerry wants the championship, Burns wants even more to keep it and not be a one and done champion after all that’s he’s been through to get that title back!

Angus:
Maybe he should have thought of that before he restarted his damn FIST open challenges!

Burns tries to end the title aspirations of his first challenger by hooking one arm around his neck. He tries to go for the Dragon Suplex he likes to use when Kerry suddenly surges to life before the hands get interlocked and then shoves him backwards into the corner. He steps forward and then backs up again to drive Burns back even harder into the corner a second time to finally get him to let go. 

Kerry fights his way free, but doesn’t leave much room when he sees Burns coming his way…

DDK:
Yakuza Kick by Kerry! Burns goes down now and where’s Kerry going to take him?

Angus:
Flippy crap, that’s what?

He leaps off the ropes and lands a HUGE Slingshot Legdrop with plenty of hangtime! He lays in the position and grabs one of Burns’ legs to try and hold him together. 

ONE!

TWO!

NO!

Angus:
Jeebus H! Kerry is throwing everything he’s got against Burns now!

DDK:
He’s keeping Burns off balance so he can’t take this match mat-based! It may be his best chance to take that title away!

Kuroyama waits for Burns to try and limp back to his feet and delivers a flurry of successful Palm Strikes, disorienting the New Zealander mid-ring! When he’s sure that Burns is down, he turns to charge off the ropes…

DDK:
NO! BURNS GRABS THE TIGHTS… DRAGON SUPLEX!

And Burns THROWS Kerry down to the ground, but then holds onto him and rolls through. This time shifting his body weight… 

DDK:
BRIDGING GERMAN SUPLEX! THE COVER!

ONE!

TWO!

THR… KICKOUT!

Angus:
Keurig taking Burnsie’s best and STILL fighting!

Kerry slumps over, but Burns doesn’t let go of one of his arms when he pulls Kerry up, he THROWS him over with a big Exploder Suplex, now going for the cover again. 

ONE!

TWO!

TH… NO!

DDK:
How does he do this?! 

Angus:
I don’t know, but he’s trying to!

Kerry gets the shoulder up again, but may not have much left in the tank as Burns scoops him up again…

DDK:
HEAD-DROP-O-MATIC! 

Angus:
THAT’S IT!

The Wrist-Clutch Exploder version of Burns’ finisher finally connects and the crowd counts along…

ONE!

TWO!

THREE!

Burns rolls off of Kerry and lays on the mat, having been put through the wringer by one of DEFIANCE’S true rising stars. Referee Benny Doyle reaches over to drop the FIST title belt on the chest of the man who is…

Darren Quimbey:
Here is your winner and STILL your FIST of DEFIANCE… ”TWISTS AND TURNS” OSCAR BURNS!

The crowd applaud both men as Burns is the first to his feet, using the corner to hold himself up. Meanwhile, Kerry holds the back of his head in pain when both Batts and Mace join Burns in the ring. The three men now offer Kerry a hand… you know, cause gentlemen. 

Angus:
Oh dear God, not more sportsmanship. Kill it. Kill it with fire. 

DDK:
What a first title defense by Burns! Kerry Kuroyama gave Burns everything he had and kicked out of just about everything else, but when Burns had the advantage, he pressed on until Kerry couldn’t take any more!

Burns helps Kerry to his feet and the two men shake hands before Twists and Turns held his arm up, raising it for the fans to see. 

DDK:
And this is the OPENER to today’s show! Coming later, we’ve got Andy Sharp versus “Bantam” Ryan Batts! We’ve also got Mikey Unlikely, SoHer Champion Elise Ares, Jack Harmen and “The Titan of Industry” Uriel Cortez battle in a four-way match to determine the next #1 Contender to the FIST. Stay tuned!

The final scenes in the ring are Burns and Kerry taking in applause from the crowd before the scene goes elsewhere. 

The scene goes to the locker room area, where darkness falls over the screen. In the corner, however, there is a dim light hovering over Tyler Fuse and his brother, Conor.

Beaten. They look badly beaten. Conor stares blankly across the way while Tyler rests his arms on his knees and is leaning forward.

Angus:
Greeeeeat, I thought these guys were dead.

Conor Fuse:
What are we going to do?

Conor says this without emotions, without blinking... almost in a trance and not anticipating an answer.

Time passes and nothing is said.

DDK:
It's good to see The Bros. are still standing, albeit at a difficult time in their careers with a recent loss to those... Residence Evil guys.

Angus:
Standing? They are sitting!

DDK:
It was figuratively speaking.

Tyler finally lowers his arms and speaks.

Tyler Fuse:
They will come back... but we will be ready for them this time.

Conor Fuse:
How?

Conor asks, basically not believing what his brother is saying. There was no way to overcome them.

Tyler Fuse:
We will have to go to the extreme. There may only be one answer...

Conor slowly opens his mouth to reply but on second thought, he closes it again. The light behind The Bros. flickers on and off a few times while they continue to sit in silence.

The light goes out. The scene ends.

Angus:
What the hell was that? If it means we see those... uh, Reapers again, they better end these two morons for good.

Your bi-weekly source for all things DEFIANCE! Tune in, for the UNCUT, NO HOLDS BARRED DEFIANCE! 

DDK:
Welcome back to the broadcast folks, up next we’ve got some tag team action!

Angus:
The Barrio Bros, the boys from Brazen, are here on DEFtv. Stay in escuela, whatever that means.

DDK:
Geraldo had an impressive showing in that four way for the number one contendership to the BRAZEN title, coming up just short to Joe Wolfe. It’ll be interesting to see how he rebounds.

Angus:
All my boys in BRAZEN are professionals Keebs. They know the score.

DDK:
As the Barrio Bros are already in the ring, this is kind of a mirror of their first encounter on DEFIANCE television, is it not?

Angus:
Why?

“I’m So Humble” by Lonely Island

Angus:
Oh. Right. The D.

DDK:
The Barrio Bros made their debut on DEF tv fighting the PCP during their open challenge, remember?

Angus:
Ah, simplier times. 

Lots of flickering flash bulbs go off at the top of the entrance ramp as the D emerges from the curtain, still wearing his finest three piece suit and a monocle. He stands DEFIANT, as O-Face rushes out from the back and proceeds to dangle from his arm. Flex Kruger is last out, stern faced, built like a brick house. The three of them head down toward the ring, as the D continuously shouts obscenities at the Faithful.

DDK:
It’s been a rough road for the D since losing his shot at the SOHer championship against Elise Ares. He’s been in a kind of limbo, wouldn’t you say Angus?

Angus:
Oh. I’m sorry. Were you talking about the D? I instinctively stop listening.

DDK:
The D was able to defeat the first ever BRAZEN champ Reinhardt Hoffman in tag team action at the latest Clash. We’ll see if he can keep that momentum going.

The D climbs onto the ring apron and soaks in the boos. He tosses his arms out to his side. Flex sits on the middle rope, allowing O-Face to enter, and then the D. Flex stays out on the ring apron, as the D climbs the turnbuckle and throws his hands out again in an almost Jesus like pose.

DDK:
If you asked the D, he’d say he’s the greatest.

Angus:
You ask me, I’ll say he’s the stupidest.

The D hops back off and turns, as Carla checks him over for weapons. She signals to the timekeeper, as Geraldo Villabolos stares at him from across the ring. Collar and elbow, Geraldo shoves the D down. The D picks himself back up, dusting his suit clean before going back in for another collar and elbow. Again, Geraldo shoves him down. So the D scrambles and tags in Flex.

DDK:
The D can’t match the power of Geraldo Villabolos, as Flex is going to try his hand now.

Flex and Geraldo collar and elbow, Geraldo leans Flex into the corner before Flex spins and shoves his hands into Geraldo’s face. Carla counts as Flex breaks at 4, and then hits Geraldo with a stiff open palmed slap. Geraldo rushes out with a flurry of palm strikes, sending Flex back into the ropes. Geraldo goes for an irish whip, but Flex reverses. As Geraldo hits the far side, the D hooks the top rope and Villabolos goes tumbling outside. Hugo starts yelling in protest as Carla is busy checking Flex, who’s down on a knee and clutching his eye.  Flex assures Carla he’s alright, and charges toward the ropes and leaps over with a single bound, crashin down onto Geraldo with a cross body.

DDK:
Woah! I didn’t know the big man could fly like that!

Angus:
There’s a lot of things people don’t know about Flex Kruger. Like how much Flex Kruger doesn’t know himself!

DDK:
Flex SLAMS Geraldo into the ring post, back first. He’s going to want to get the action back into the ring.

As Carla approaches six, Flex tosses Geraldo back in, and follows. Flex locks in a nerve hold submission to the shoulder, as Carla is there to check on him. Villabolos refuses to give, as Flex wrenches the hold in further.

DDK:
Flex Kruger had an impressive victory over Reinhardt in that championship scramble, turning himself into a former BRAZEN Champion. That was short lived, however.

Angus:
Yeah, because idiot decided to challenge Jack Mace at the most inopportune time. Mace is a stallion Keebs. We’re gonna be talking about him for years to come.

DDK:
Flex doesn’t want to keep his name too far away from BRAZEN contendership, even with his partnership with the D.

Flex tags in the D who leaps off the top with a double ax handle. The D arm wrenches Geraldo, then again, into a hammerlock, and tags back in Flex. Flex shoulder blocks Geraldo’s exposed elbow, and then lifts him up into a hammerlock northern lights suplex.

One.

Two.

Geraldo gets a shoulder up. Flex is right back onto the nerve hold. The D tags himself in, rushes off the far ropes and charges with a soccer punt to Geraldo’s exposed head and chest.

One.

Two.

Geraldo powers the D off of him. The D lands on his feet, goes for another running soccer kick but Villabolos ducks it and rolls him for a school boy.

One.

Two.

The D kicks Geraldo off, back into his corner, as Corey Nunez tags. The crowd pops as Corey climbs to the top rope, and leaps off with a missle dropkick. Nunez grabs the D and irish whips, big back body drop. Flex enters, to the protests of Carla, and Nunez catches him with a drop toe hold. Nunez tags out to Geraldo, who starts climbing the top rope. 

DDK:
Oh, the big man looking to fly himself!

Angus:
Anything Flex can do, Geraldo can do better!

As Flex gets back up, Nunez dropkicks him back down, and Geraldo dives with a body splash. Geraldo hooks the leg, looking to Carla, who refuses the count.

DDK:
Flex isn’t the legal man, OH! Corey sent over the top by the D!

Nunez lands with a thud outside as Hugo steps to his side. Inside the ring, Geraldo stands, confused, asking Carla about the count. He then notices O-Face on the apron, shouting, and points her way. Carla turns her attention toward O-Face, as Geraldo turns and meets a SWIFT kick to the nuts.

DDK:
Oh come on! The D with chicanerous tactics here Angus!

Angus:
I usually appreciate a man’s resourcefulness.

The D hooks Geraldo and hits his version of Destino.

DDK:
Netflix Money by the D! O-Face hops off, and the D in for the cover!

One.

Two.

THREE!

The D hops off of Geraldo and raises his hands to the jeering crowd. He reaches down and shouts at Flex to get up, as he reluctantly and gingerly pushes himself to his feet. The D shoos away Carla and demands Flex raise his hand, which he does. O-Face then just jumps onto him, wrapping her legs around his waist as if she were being given a bear hug.

Darren Quimbey:
Your winners, via pinfall, FLEX, THE D!

DDK:
Impressive victory from Flex and the D. Geraldo and the Barrio Bros are going to have to regroup if they want to challenge for the Tag titles, or the Trios.

Angus:
Stupid Stevens Group.

DDK:
That being said, just like the Barrio Bros, you all at home should stay in school, and learn at the feets of DEFonDEMAND. For a low monthly subscription, catch up on all past DEFIANCE and BRAZEN events!

Angus:
It’s actually a gorram steal Keebs!

DDK:
Wait… I’m being told there’s something going on at the interview stage!

Flex and the D’s music stops playing, as the D snarls up toward the entrance ramp.

 

The camera cuts over to the DEFIANCE interview stage where we are greated by Christy Zane and Mikey Unlikely standing together. Mikey in his street clothes and sunglasses. Yes… Mikey wears sunglasses indoors! 

The fans cheer loudly when the pair show up on the DEFIAtron, signaling we’re ready for the upcoming interview. Christy turns to the Hollywood Superstar.

Christy Zane:
Mikey Unlikely, welcome to DEFtv! Just a short while ago at Acts of DEFIANCE… you were defeated by Scott Stevens when his son… Jack Stevens turned on you, and delivered a low blow… Mikey… what went wrong? 

Mikey considers her question for a second, and takes a long look out at the fans before responding. 

Mikey Unlikely:
Christie, to be honest… what happened in that match is I took my eye off the ball. I was given a golden opportunity to beat Scott Stevens and I hesitated. Sometimes all it takes is a split second to change everything. That’s what you witnessed at Acts of DEFIANCE.

The interviewer nudges Mikey on. 

Christy Zane:
So you took your eye off the ball by not considering Jack had his father’s back? 

Our hero nods solomnly. 

Mikey Unlikely:
That’s right! For weeks I thought I was building a friendship with a fan, one of the millions who support me in everything I do, and in reality Christie… I was played. That’s ok thought, I’ve been played before, I’ll be played again… hell I’m usually the one doing the playing! Not this time… this time, I got what I deserved. Unfortunately that SNAKE… Scott Stevens got away with one. 

The fans boo loudly at mention of Scott Stevens name. 

Christy Zane:
So what comes next for Mikey Unlikely?

Mikey Unlikely:
What comes next? That’s a great question! One that I’ve been considering for the past few days for sure. Is it time to meander off back to Hollywood for another film project? 

The fans boo at the thought. 

Mikey Unlikely:
Is it time to look past Stevens and onward towards my goal of ultimately becoming the FIST of DEFIANCE? I see I am entered into a four way this evening for the FIST number one contender… so that’s certainly a possibility… 

The fans cheer at this one. 

Mikey Unlikely:
Or do I stand fast…. Pin my ears back to my head…. Go to work…. And take DOWN Scott Stevens like the dog that he is! You’re not going to beat me at my own game Scott! 

Crowd goes Banana. 

Mikey Unlikely:
Yea…. I think that’s the path I’m going to take… SCOTT STEVENS! You needed your child to beat me! You couldn’t do it on your own, you couldn’t beat me fair and square in the middle of the ring… YOU ARE NOT THE BETTER MAN! 

The fans cheer as Mikey gets fiery. 

Mikey Unlikely:
So I urge you….nay….. DEMAND you come out here right now and give these people what they want to see. The Replay worth watching. Mikey vs Stevens II. LETS DO IT RIGHT NOW! 

Mikey cracks his neck and loosens up, waiting for Scott Stevens. The crowd is alive, waiting for the usual cocky response from Scott. 

But nothing happens… 

So we wait…

And we wait… 

Nothing… 

Mikey takes the hint. 

Mikey Unlikely:
No answer? Are you not man enough?...are you KIDDING me!? 

Nothing happens. 

Mikey Unlikely:
Fine… you know what… we’re not done yet! Whether it be here tonight in the DEFplex, or anywhere else on this planet, I’m going to find you Scott, and I’m going to get my win back… not only for Jack, not only for you… but for each and every person here who felt screwed by you and your cheap tactics! If anyone is going to resort to cheap tactics… it’s me! 

Mikey’s music hits as he stomps off a little huffy. He’s clearly not excited with how this turned out.

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Cut back to commentary.

DDK
For those who are avid viewers of our UNCUT program: last week you got a glimpse into the recovery of “Sub Pop” Scott Douglas.

Angus:
Oh, Scotty is looking good, Keebs. You can’t hold a greasy son of a bitch like that down. 

Darren glares at Angus and his odd form of flattery.

DDK
… well, let’s go now to clip --

Angus:
Oh, don’t be a tease! 

Angus feigns to start up a chant.

Angus:
Show. It. All. Show. It … 

Before trailing off and abandoning the bit quickly.

DDK
,,, as I was about to say … the program can be seen in its entirety for the first time tonight; directly after DEFtv! Only on DEFonDemand! 

Angus: [still chanting]
Oh. That's. Cool. I. Didn’t. Know. Roll. The. Clip.

DDK
… what is wrong with you?

Cut to the tape.

Scott Douglas is positioned at a seated arm curling bench. Lightweights but his form look steady and sure. His gym clothes are slightly different from the previous teaser shown on UNCUT, but not different enough to notice right off the bat.

Douglas’ repetitions slow as he comes to a halt and let the weights come to rest. He takes a moment to breathe before letting go and just as he does; the camera swings around to Kerry Kuroyama walking toward him. Kerry is dressed in street clothes carrying a duffle bag with the airline baggage tag still attached.

Kerry Kuroyama:
You’re going to have to bump up that weight if you’re ever going to make it back.

The camera returns to Douglas, obviously surprised to see Kerry. Although he barely shows it.

Douglas:
Kerry. 

Kuroyama:
Oh that’s right. Hold on.

Kerry drops all expression from his face and his bag to the floor. 

Kuroyama: [mimicking Douglas]
Scott.

Scott stares toward Kerry, unamused, for a moment before he cracks a smile and exhales enough to call it a laugh. Kerry chuckles and continues toward Douglas as he stands up from the exercise equipment. 

Kuroyama:
How the hell are you?

The two shake and embrace momentarily before Douglas responds.

Douglas:
Honestly, not too bad… It’s coming along a lot better than I had thought. 

Kuroyama:
You sure?

Kerry asks as he motions to the small amount of weight. Douglas glances back and chuckles slightly at Kerry busting his chops. 

Douglas:
I see what’s going on here… You pin that BRAZEN kid and now you’re the World’s Strongest Man, right? Is that how that works.

Kuroyama:
Hey … hey, BRAZEN kid? Where’d you start in DEFIANCE again? 

Douglas:
Hold up. Remind me, where were you when I won the SoHer?

Kuroyama:
Alright, alright … 

The pair laugh at the shots they’ve taken at each other and let it go.

Kuroyama:
Alight. I flew all this way …

Douglas interrupts.

Douglas:
Home?

Kuroyama:
Home. Yes. So are you ready to get back in the ring and roll around .. or what?

Douglas:
Let’s do it.

Kuroyama:
Dojo?

Douglas:
Call, Rocko. 

Fade to black and cut back to Darren and Angus.

Angus:
Wait … wait! If K-Cups is there … then WHO just took that ass whooping earlier!? Do we have ANOTHER imposter!? This time in a KUERIG MASK!? 

DDK
… really?

Angus:
Well, hold on now - I’m not crazy. 

DDK
Yeah?

Angus:
I am ALSO open to the idea of time travel or teleportation … just gonna throw that out there.

DDK
How do you feel about the concept of the pre-recorded video? Or a docu-style television program being shot in its entirety, then edited and post produced before reaching TV screens?

Angus thinks … a little too long.

Angus:
Hmmm … I hadn’t considered it prior to now but if I’m being completely honest … 

Darren already knows what's coming, he drops his head and shakes it in derision. 

Angus:
I’m still leaning toward life like Mission Impossible style masks molded and shaped to look exactly like the Pacific Whipcream!

DDK
I … I just can’t. Folks we’ve got to move on … 

As we cut back to ringside we see Angus and Keebs discussing something.

DDK:
Up next ladies and gentlemen is the tag team champions…...

Angus:
Uh! Just shoot me now Keebs. Put me out of my misery. Save me from the Derp Dynasty.

The sound of a guitar wails throughout the arena followed by a gunshot.

♫ "When the Smoke Clears" by Dale Oliver, Ducky Medlock and Bigg Vinny Mack.♫

The video screen shows three shadows and as they appear as George, Bo, and Cary along with The Stevens Dynasty as they show their identity the Faithful begin to shower The Stevens Dynasty with boos.

Darren Quimbey:
Being accompanied to the ring by Cary Stevens… from The Great State of Texas, they are two-thirds of the DEFIANCE WRESTLING TRIOS CHAMPIONS…..AND THE NEW! DEFIANCE WORLD TAG TEAM CHAMPIONS…...BO! AND GEORGE! THE STEEEEEEVEEEEEEENSSSS DYYYYYYYYYYNNNNNAAAAASSSSTTTYYYYY!”

Cary leads the charge carrying the newly won Tag championships over his shoulders as his son and nephew follow behind him with the Trios championships around their waists as they appear on stage.

DDK:
The Stevens Dynasty oozing with confidence and arrogance and I don’t blame them carrying all the tag gold in DEFIANCE Wrestling.

Cary holds the Tag Championships high into the air while Bo and George hold their Trios Championships high above their heads as they head towards the ring.

Angus:
These idiots holding any championship is a fucking disgrace and I can’t wait for whomever to knock them off their pedistal.

The three men reach the end of the stage and make their way up the ring steps and slowly step inside. Bo and George climb the nearest set of turnbuckles to the hard camera while Cary stay in the middle and each hold up their gold treasures as the Faithful chant the Stevens Dynasty favorite chant.

Cary calls for a microphone and Quimbey hands it to him and waits for the crowd to quiet down, but it doesn’t happen.

DDK:
Cary trying to speak, but the Faithful not letting him talk.

Angus:
No one wants to hear this idiot speak.

Cary seems annoyed the Faithful aren’t allowing him to talk.

Cary Stevens:
Will you filth shut up already?!?!?!? 

Cary asks as they boo even louder.

Cary Stevens:
This is what I’d come to expect from Louisiana trash. No wonder Anthony Davis wanted out.

They crowd boos even more.

DDK:
That was low.

Cary smirks.

Cary Stevens :
At least you got Lavar Ball in return so ya’ll got the better end of the deal.

The crowd boos intensify

Cary Stevens:
You can boo all you want but the difference between your pathetic basketball team and what you see standing before you is champions.

The Faithful boo and chant The Dynasty Chant.

Cary Stevens:
We told you we were going to walk out of Acts of DEFIANCE with the Tag Team Championships and we did just that.

Cary says as both Bo and George hold up their tag belts.

Cary Stevens:
You Filth need to show better respect because you're looking at the Kings…..No, you’re looking at the Gods of DEFIANCE Tag Team Wrestling!

Cary boasts and the Faithful let him have it.

Angus:
Arrogant prick.

DDK:
Maybe so partner, but… they do have the gold to back it up.

Angus:
Doesn’t make it right Keebs.

Cary Stevens:
And as your Gods of the Tag Team Wrestling we have decreed that we will not defend our Ambrosia against inferior mortals.

Cary allows a moment for his decree to set in before continuing.

Cary Stevens:
That means we will not defend our Tag or Trios Ambrosia in BRAZEN, in other companies, or against mortals deemed unworthy. However, we will defend them on DEFYTV…..TONIGHT!

There is a mixed reaction from the Faithful.

Cary Stevens:
So any team back there that thinks they can kill a couple of Gods and become some yourselves than come on down!

Cary says as he tosses the mic down and The Stevens Dynasty await their opponents.

DDK:
This is big news Angus! We have a Tag Title match right here, right now!

Angus:
Best news I’ve heard. I hope we can wipe these grease stains off the face of the earth. I’ll cheer just about anybody who walks out that curtain Keebs…

♫ "Crazy Train" by Ozzy Osbourne.♫

Limping gingerly out of the backstage area to what can only be described as a loud reaction from the Faithful is Jack Harmen. He’s no longer wearing his walking boot. He stands tall at the top of the rampway.

Angus:
Well… just about anyone.

DDK:
What is Jack Harmen doing out here now? He’s scheduled to compete later tonight for the number one contendership to the FIST!

Angus:
I knew crazy pants was selfish. He wants ALL the gold! Give this shot to my boys in BRAZEN. Hell, the Bulldogs are OWED a shot!

DDK:
The Bulldogs did earn a chance at the Tag Team titles on DEFIANCE tv, but that won’t be happening tonight as Jack Harmen has answered the challenge!

Harmen pulls a microphone out of the back of his tights. He taps it once, as Cary Stevens in the ring charges toward the ropes and begins shouting and pointing at Harmen from the ring.

Cary Stevens:
No. No! You lost at Clash! You don’t get a second chance! You don’t even have a partner!

Harmen just looks up and lets out an ever growing cheshire cat like smile. Stepping out from the back to join him by his side is a smaller individual, wearing what appears to be one of those old fashion theater masks, this one in the shape of the comedy persona. He’s dressed in a singlet, and removes the mask to reveal the face we saw at Clash, after Harmen Klein and Harmen’s kid unsuccessfully challenged from the Trios titles. 

DDK:
That’s Jack Harmen’s son! I didn’t hear they were able to patch up their differences Angus!

Angus:
They’re family Keebs. It’s hard to stay angry, especially when there’s a chance at gold on the line.

Harmen reaches out and puts his hand around his son’s shoulder, drawing him closer for a hug. HF IV awkwardly pats Harmen’s back as the two release, and begin to stomp toward the ring.

Cary Stevens:
No! Stop this! Bo! George! Do something!

Bo and George step toward the ring ropes facing the ramp, prepared for a fight. Harmen turns to his son and nods, and the two take off in a mad sprint toward the ring.

DDK:
AND HERE WE GO! WE’RE GONNA START OFF HOT HERE ANGUS!

Jack Harmen and his son hit ringside in stride, as Harmen dives and slides in underneath the bottom rope.

HF IV, however, stops on a dime. He watches as Bo and George pounce on the prone Harmen, slamming him with rights and lefts to the back as he tries to fight back to his feet. Harmen turns toward the rampway, pulling himself up by the ring ropes as Bo and George just strike at Harmen’s back. He looks up at his son, and HF IV just spits into his face.

DDK:
That was just unnecessary! 

HF IV:
HE’S ALL YOURS!

HF IV throws up his hands and storms back up the rampway. Harmen watches his son leave, mouth agape. Bo and George meanwhile, salivate in the ring, waiting for the Legendary Lunatic to get to his feet.

DDK:
HF IV just left his father all alone in there with the tag champs!!!!

Cary directing traffic has Bo hit the ropes and George charge from behind delivering two massive lariats from either side of Harmen. 

DDK:
Battle of San Jacinto by the champions.

Angus:
I don’t think they’re done Keebs. I usually revel in the misery of Jack Harmen, but this might be a bit much.

Cary tells his son and nephew to pick Harmen up. The two men do as they are told and deliver their finishing move. 

DDK:
TEXAS TORNADO!!!!!

Cary berates the fallen Harmen and tells Bo to sit him up so he can deliver a Remember The Alamo Superkick. Before he can, in one last moment of DEFIANCE, Harmen blows raspberries toward Bo before he eats the Superkick. 

Cary, Bo, and George all place a boot on the chest of Jack and pose with their championships as the crowd boos. 

DDK:
Cary and The Stevens Dynasty adding insult to injury.

Angus:
Hate to say it Keebs but this family is functional while the Harmen’s are dysfunctional.  

The camera swaps to the Announce booth, as Keebs and Angus stand to the side.

DDK:
Harmen’s child just left him to the wolves Angus. They had a chance to be the first father and son tag team champions in our history, but now, now I don’t know what their relationship will be moving forward.

Angus:
Not to mention Harmen’s booked later tonight in our main event in that big four way match for the FIST contendership.

DDK:
Hopefully he can recover before then.

Angus:
Well, let’s not get CRAZY Keebs. I don’t care THAT much about his well being.

DDK:
Stay tuned, as up next, Andy Sharp is in action against a member of the WrestleFriends, Ryan Batts is ready to take on the most recent challenger for the SoHer, and maybe put himself in line for the next shot against Elise Ares. We’ll be right back!

♫ “Unstoppable” by Dansonn ♫

Boos fill the arena as Gage Blackwood emerges wearing black jeans and his new t-shirt, on the front reading “What Have I Done For You Lately!?” and as he turns around to reveal, the back of the shirt has a list of the entire DEFIANCE roster with the first four names crossed out.

Eddie Dante.

Shooter Landell.

Gunther Adler.

Mushigihara.

Blackwood smirks as he walks to the top of the rampway, mic in hand. His music closes and he soaks in the jeers.

Angus:
Amazing shirt, buy yours today!

DDK:
Gage has a lot of explaining to do. He left everyone dumbfounded when Landell AND Adler, two guys he beat up previously came to his aid and helped him defeat Mushigihara one month ago!

Blackwood finally raises the mic.

Gage Blackwood:
Answers. All I’ve been hearing from you people and you idiots are that I need to provide answers.

Blackwood motions to DDK and Angus when he says the word “idiots”.

Angus:
I think he means you, Keebs.

Gage Blackwood:
But you don’t deserve answers!

BBBBBOOOOOOO.

Gage Blackwood:
Are you people that stupid? What can’t you figure out on your own? I eliminated Mushigihara last month. I did you all a favour and he is now FINISHED from DEFIANCE forever!

A “Mushi! Mushi!” chant starts up.

Gage Blackwood:
Say his name all you want. He’s done.

Blackwood spits on the rampway at the thought of The God Beast before continuing.

Gage Blackwood:
And as for Gunther Adler and Shooter Landell, you will all see over time just why they helped me. They SAW the light! They witnessed my true power and most importantly my true potential. When I beat the piss out of them individually... I made them a part of something greater. Something greater that all of you don’t understand. Therefore, I don’t need to give you answers. When you can’t comprehend the end result, there’s no need for further explanation.

Angus:
Deep! Preach Gage, preach!

Gage Blackwood:
Make no mistake... I am cleansing this system. Mushigihara is no more.

Blackwood is all smiles from ear to ear.

Gage Blackwood:
And the rest of this roster better start praying they aren’t the next on my list.

Blackwood immediately drops the mic and his theme music comes back on. He soaks in the jeers while the camera goes back to the announcers.

DDK:
Well I don’t think that really clarified anything...

Angus:
OMG, man. Did you not get what he said? If you can’t understand why he, uh, beat them up then he can’t, uh, explain it to you! Yeah!

Angus tries to convince himself he’s correct.

DDK: [sarcastically]
Yeah, sounds like you got it.

Angus doesn’t get the sarcasm.

Angus:
Thank you! Told ya!

The scene goes to commercial while Blackwood is seen screaming at some fans in the front row.

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DDK:
And now we’re back to our next match and coming up, “The Lord of the Skies” Andy Sharp is looking to rebound from a controversial loss at Acts of DEFIANCE 2019 against Elise Ares for the Southern Heritage Title. There was a double pinfall as both he and Elise’s shoulders were up on the mat, but the referee saw Elise and got the duke. 

Angus:
You know I hate flippy-doos, but I don’t know what you’re talking about. Andy Sharp won plain and simple. He’s the one that walked out of that show with the title. 

DDK:
Because he and Uriel Cortez beat down Elise Ares and Klein after the match and stole the physical title. No matter what you fans see when Andy Sharp comes out momentarily, he stole that title and Elise Ares is still the rightful Southern Heritage Champion.

Angus:
Tomato, SoHer Champion. Let’s let Darren Quimbey do the things now. 

And to ringside we go for the next match. 

Darren Quimbey:
The following contest is scheduled for one fall!

Voices are now heard over the PA as multiple colors flash throughout the arena.  

FIGHTING SPIRIT!
GRAPS!
HOSSING!
FLIPPY THINGS!
BY OUR SKILLS COMBINED… WE ARE THE WRESTLEFRIENDS!

♫ “Come Together” by Gary Clark Jr. ♫

The lights all go bright again. Standing on the stage back to back are the WrestleFriends themselves! The small, o=but deadly “Bantam” Ryan Batts in his “I’m The G** Damn Bantam!” shirt, along with the wild man, “Manpower” Jack Mace complete in a black body-length sleeveless singlet and a massive grey wolf pelt! Batts waves around a black and yellow rally towel with the WrestleFriends logo as Mace follows behind.

Darren Quimbey:
Introducing first, being accompanied to the ring by “Manpower” Jack Mace… from Rancho Santa Margarita, California, weighing in at 205 pounds… ”BANTAM” RYAN BATTS!”

The 5’8” dynamo slides into the ring and does a front flip forward, landing on his feet before throwing the WrestleFriends rally towel into the crowd. He waits for Andy to arrive. 

Darren Quimbey:
And his oppon...

Junior Keeling:
NOPE, NOPE, NOPE, NOPE, NOPE, NOPITY-NOPE!

...But before that, first comes Junior Keeling with a Family Keeling-branded headset and a FANCY silver sportcoat. He adjusts the coat and points to the stage.

Junior Keeling:
Don’t waste your breath, Quimbey, we don’t need any unenthusiastic screaming. Let your wife take care of that for you when you go home at night. 

The crowd “ooooos” that one while Junior smirks. 

Junior Keeling:
My Dad and Uriel Cortez will be preparing for later tonight when you see a NEW #1 Contender crowned for the FIST of DEFIANCE. Please welcome… making his FIRST DEFENSE of the Southern Heritage Championship… 

DDK:
Oh jeez…

Junior Keeling:
It’s your lucky day, Mr. Batts! Please welcome the NEW Southern Heritage Champion… Presented by The Family Keeling… “THE LORD OF THE SKIES!” ANDY SHARP!

♫ “Rabbit’s Revenge” by Tom Morello, feat. Bassnectar, Big Boi & Killer Mike ♫

The lights in the arena flash rapidly between hues of gold and red as the music blasts loudly and out comes none other than the “Southern Heritage Champion” Andy Sharp, strutting like an asshat to his music with the stolen SoHer Championship around his waist. 

DDK:
Again, he’s not the champion, Elise Ares is! He attacked her after the match and took back the title. 

Angus:
Carla Ferrari blew that call and blew it bad. Andy is just reminding everybody who has the title. 

Junior leads Andy to the ring. He removes his red tinted sunglasses and he does a front flip off the buckle before landing on his feet, taking a knee and flexing for the crowd. He undoes the title and hands it off to Junior Keeling. Ryan Batts has microphone. 

Ryan Batts:
Andy… give it up. You aren’t the real champion. Elise Ares is! And when I beat you, this WrestleFriend is going to do what’s right and give that belt back to its rightful owner. 

The crowd cheers on Batts while Andy steals the microphone. 

Andy Sharp:
No, shut up, WrestleMidget. I’M the real Southern Heritage Champion, not Hollywood Rainbow Bright. She’s a false champion. She didn’t beat me, I had HER shoulders pinned to the mat, so *I’M* the real champion. Just for that… consider this match now non-title, asshat. 

Batts rolls his eyes again and Mace shrugs his way as the bell rings. Junior mouths “You heard the man!” as the match begins.

DING DING!

Andy goes right to work putting the boots to the smaller Mace and doubles him over with a toe kick before locking Batts in a Headlock. The technically savvy Californian frees himself and runs to the ropes before charging at him with a Shoulder Block that knocks Andy down… only for him to kip right back up with a smile. 

DDK:
Andy has more than his share of the goods in the ring, but he can’t look past Batts. Former FIST Champion Scott Stevens did it to him once and it cost him a countout victory. 

Sharp dares Batts to runs the ropes and does so before he ducks down, allowing Batts to run past him. He comes back to his feet and leapfrogs over the smaller Batts. He goes for a Dropkick, but the faster Batts hangs onto the ropes and lets Andy fall before rolling him up quickly with a Jackknife…

ONE…

DDK:
No! Andy back up! 

Angus:
Look at the flippy doos go!

DDK:
I would say Batts is technical wrestler first, high flying second but he blends the two together beautifully. 

Andy kicks out and hits the ropes again. Batts ducks down this time, allowing Andy to pop the crowd with a cartwheel over Batts’s body! He waits for Bantam to get back up and tries a single leg when Batts jumps up and OVER him. He snaps him down with a single leg of his own, but before he can land anything, The “SoHer Champion” shoves him away with both feet. Now both competitors are on their feet taking in cheers from…

DDK:
NO! ANDY WITH A RUNNING DROPKICK!

Angus:
Serves Batts right! Usually when we see those technical grabass exchanges it ends in a stalemate. Glad to see Andy cut that shit out!

Mace protests Andy taking the cheap shot, but he yells at Mace to shut his trap before picking Batts up and throwing him at the corner. He charges into the corner with another move in mind, but Batts rushes out of the corner. Sharp catches himself and tries to catch Batts off the rebound with a Clothesline that he ducks, only to take him up and over with a huge Running Arm Drag variation taking him over the ring! 

DDK:
That’s what I was talking about! Batts is so fluid in that ring! We’ve seen Jack Mace have singles success recently as The BRAZEN Champion! This win could do wonders for Batts with a veteran like Andy!

Batts waits for Andy to get up before underhooking his arms and taking the bigger man over with an Underhook Suplex! He has Andy down on the ground when he hits the ropes and lands a Jumping Senton!

ONE!

TWO!

DDK:
No! Andy back up!

Andy retreats to a nearby corner with Junior giving him a pep talk. Batts rushes at him, only to get a Back Body Drop… but he lands on the apron. Junior tries to distract him, but Mace keeps him at bay. The slight distraction with Batts looking to see the commotion ends with him eating a SUPERKICK by Andy, shooting him to the floor!

DDK:
Batts just paid for that distraction! Now Andy’s got the momentum on his side again!

Angus:
That he do…

The two men get cut off when a video plays on the tron, catching Andy’s interest while Batts is down on the outside. 

DDK:
What’s this?

The words “Acts of DEFIANCE 2019: Before SoHer Title Match” appear on the Tron. The crowd cheers on the champion Elise Ares as she looks to get ready for her big title defense against ac challenger that has her number - a vengeful asshole by the name of Andy Sharp. 

And speaking of assholes.

Junior Keeling:
Elise Ares! Just the girl that I wanted to see!

Elise Ares:
Let me correct you on one thing before you start spewing at the mouth and I ignore you but smile real big because that’s just what I do. I’m the girl everyone wants to see. You’re not special.

Junior Keeling:
Look, little girl. It won’t be long until our match for Andy Sharp - PRESENTED BY THE FAMILY KEELING - is upon us and we have that Southern Heritage Title in hand. 

Elise rolls her eyes as Junior Keeling holds out a clipboard. 

Junior Keeling:
Unless… you’re willing to sign this.

He throws the clipboard to Elise. 

Junior Keeling:
Look… The Family Keeling makes stars, sweetheart. We recognize that you have a brand and we also recognize that in the cutthroat world of entertainment, even somebody like YOU needs friends, Elise. 

He points to the contract. 

Junior Keeling:
Andy has your number. He beat you cleaner than a sheet fresh out the dryer on DEF TV, but it doesn’t have to end with you being pinned. We recognize talent. You’re a star. You’re gorgeous. Any man would be lucky to have you. That’s why you should look that contract over… that’s a GUARANTEED contract to be represented by The Family Keeling Talent Agency! The best in the business!

Once again, he jabs a finger. 

Junior Keeling:
You can avoid any embarassment tonight if you just sign on the dotted line. 

He clicks a pen and hands it to her. Elise takes out a Kleenex from some magical location off screen and uses it to pick the pen up out of his hand.

Junior Keeling:
What do you say?

Elise Ares:
I say if you want the autograph of someone who desperately needs you to stay relevant, go find The D in whatever EconoLodge he’s staying in right now with what’s left of his Netflix money. I’m a goddamn star. The only reason Andy Sharp has his job back is because DEFIANCE needs someone to lose to me and they ran out of options. My career is just like this shot…

The First Lady of DEFIANCE tosses the tissue wrapped pen over her shoulder towards an open trash can, but goes way wide of the waste basket, bounces off the wall and skids across the floor as Junior watches in confusion.

Elise Ares:
Nothing but net.

Junior Keeling:
I don’t think that went the way you thought it d…

Elise simply puts her hand up and walks away out of frame.

And back to the ring… Andy Sharp looks confused. 

DDK:
It looks like Andy Sharp knew about that, but why are we seeing that footage now?

Angus:
Because… IT’S A THIEF!!!

Sure enough, we go back to ringside and Junior Keeling watches as Elise Ares STEALS the championship and starts to high-tail it from ringside with her belt!

DDK:
Elise Ares just stole her championship back from ringside!

Andy growls at her and yells at Junior Keeling to get the belt back when he’s rolled up from behind by Ryan Batts!

ONE!

TWO!

NO!

DDK:
Batts almost stole that one from Andy!

Angus:
Wow, color me shocked that didn’t work! 

When both men are back on their feet, Andy kicks the leg out from under Batts and then tries to end things quickly while Elise wildly waves around her rightful Southern Heritage Championship. He goes to pick up Batts by the arms and sets him up, making sure she sees what’s about to happen...

DDK:
He’s going for the Flippy Don’t… NO! FASTEST ARM IN THE WEST! 

The crowd watches Batts hook the arm out of an Arm Drag off the shoulder and locks his signature Cross Arm Breaker! Andy starts to fight to keep his arms locked… but Batts kicks the head and then pulls him back into the full submission! 

DDK:
That's his key submission! He's got him mid-ring! 

Andy cries out in pain before he sees Elise smirk and start to leave with what he claims is his title… he has to make a choice...

TAP TAP TAP! 

The crowd EXPLODES as Batts rolls off of him and out of the ring, next to Jack Mace!

Darren Quimbey:
Here is your winner of the match as a result of a submission… ”BANTAM” RYAN BATTS!

DDK:
We’ve seen Batts pull off some unlikely wins in singles competition in the past and he just did it again to Andy Sharp with a submission no less! And now… Andy’s not even concerned with the match, he and Junior are heading back up the ramp to chase down the champion!

Elise Ares is already long gone with the Southern Heritage Championship with Andy giving chase, cradling his arm while yelling at Junior to keep up with him! Meanwhile back in the ring, Ryan Batts holds up his hands and jumps into the arms of his partner, celebrating withJack Mace!

DDK:
A big win here for Ryan Batts tonight via flash submission! And rest assured, this won’t be the last we see of this ongoing saga over the Southern Heritage Championship!

Angus:
It’s too bad, Ryan Batts could have been Southern Heritage Champion right now had it not been for him opening his mouth before the match…

Keelber sighs as the scene closes in on Mace and Batts continuing the good fortune that The League of Extraordinary Graps has had tonight! 

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DDK:
Coming up next we have the main event ladies and gentlemen! 

Angus:
Four Corners match to determine the new number one contender for the FIST of DEFIANCE. Who’s going to be the man (or woman) to face the FIST - Oscar Burns? 

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Darren Quimbey:
The following match up is our MAIN EVENT of the evening! The Winner will become the NEW #1 CONTENDER FOR THE FIST OF DEFIANCE! Introducing first… 

DDK:
Folks we’ve got to take a quick commercial break so we can bring you the entirety of our main event up next! We’ll be right back! 

Angus:
Don’t go anywhere! 

When we return from Commercial Break, three of the four participants are in the ring, and Uriel Cortez is finishing his entrance. Since we missed the entrances, Darren Keebler fills us in. 

DDK:
This will be a four way match up between Elise Ares, Mikey Unlikely, Jack Harmen, and Uriel Cortez! First pinfall is going to win this, it’s not an elimination match. All four competitors in the ring at the same time! 

Angus:
LOVE IT! MADNESS! 

DDK:
Theoretically the person who wins this match will face the current FIST Oscar Burns at Ascension 2019! 

All four competitors each stand in a respective corner, looking at each other. Mikey and Elise share a respectful nod, while Jack Harmen looks suspiciously at everyone involved. 

DING DING!

Everyone stays put for a split second trying to figure out how to get the match started. Suddenly and without warning Elise Ares takes off running directly across the ring at Jack Harmen.

DDK:
Elise Ares is clearly not done with Jack Harmen, as we all well know, they have a very checkered past! 

Angus:
That’s putting it lightly!

Elise Ares jumps and lands on a surprised Jack Harmen who falls into his own corner. The fans come to life as Elise pummels away. Mikey and Uriel just watch the action at first. Elise stands up, uses the ropes and springboard doublestomps on the shocked Harmen who takes the blow flush before rolling out of the ring. 

DDK:
Harmen’s taken out quickly, based on that beating the Stevens Family gave him earlier, I don’t know how quickly he’ll get up. But the action’s stopped down as Elise Ares, Mikey Unlikely and Uriel Cortez share the ring!

The remaining stars in the ring just stare at each other waiting for someone else to move. Mikey motions to Elise and does a handclap and smile. Uriel Cortez seizes the opening. He runs at Mikey and delivers a devastating back elbow that drops the Hollywood star. 

Angus:
Free plastic surgery! Can’t beat that! Cortez just smashed Mikey’s face in!

Mikey is hung up in his corner before Uriel grabs his legs and dumps him out of the ring as well. Cortez turns to Elise. 

DDK:
Oh no! Mikey and Harmen quickly neutralized here, and now it’s just the 7’1” Monster and Elise Ares! 

Angus:
This is just like one of their awful Lake Placid movies, except Uriel isn’t… you know…. An Alligator. 

Elise cracks her neck and bounces from one foot to the other loosening up. Showing zero fear, she walks over to Cortez. As Uriel goes to lock up with the much smaller opponent, she surprises him with an armdrag instead. Using Cortez own weight to carry him over to the mat. 

DDK:
WOW! Cortez slaps the mat and gets right back up. He swings! Elise ducks the blow and turns off his back before grabbing the opposite arm and once more ARMDRAG! 

Elise stops and smiles as Cortez is clearly flustered. 

Elise tries to lock in an armbar on the bigger opponent but is instead tossed off with power. Elise runs back and this time Uriel hits a hip toss that gets nearly 7 feet of clearance off the mat. Elise crashes down hard. 

Angus:
Holy Shhhh… DID YOU SEE THAT!? 

DDK:
The raw power of Uriel Cortez is hard to stop. Let alone for someone of Elise’s stature. Cortez now picks up Elise and lifts her for a sla…. NO! Elise slips out the back and hits the ropes! On the return… Ducks the clothesline by Uriel! Hits the ropes again! HEADSCISSORS TAKEDOWN by Elise Ares! 

Elise sneaks over and tries to go for the pin but Uriel kicks out just before one. 

Angus:
It’s way too early for that, but it makes sense to try to get the win with your opponents outside the ring! 

As Cortez gets up Elise goes for a side headlock. Cortez quickly pulls himself out of it, and applies his own side headlock. Elise bounces him off the ropes to get him off. Elise goes for a cross body on the return but is caught and dropped with a tiltawhirl backbreaker. 

Uriel picks up Elise and positions her next to the ropes. He runs and comes with the Lariat. Elise drops and pulls the top rope down with her, sending Uriel flying to the outside of the ring. Once more Elise using his own body weight against him. 

Elise stands up and prepares to dive onto Uriel. Before she can she’s grabbed from behind by Mikey Unlikely who has recovered. Mikey hooks her around the waste and tosses her behind him with a huge german suplex. 

DDK:
Mikey Unlikely on the attack now! Big German suplex. He picks Elise back up and sets her back facing the ring on the second turnbuckle. Mikey takes a few steps back and charges! 

Mikey goes for a shoulderblock into the lower back of Elise, but amazingly Elise Ares pulls herself into a handstand on the turnbuckle as Mikey comes, he misses and ends up shoulder first into the turnbuckle. Elise lands on her feet once Mikey has fallen out of the way nursing his shoulder. 

On the outside, Jack Harmen tightropes the apron and dives, hitting a shooting star press to the recovering Uriel. Harmen lands on his feet, quickly rushes back up onto the apron, and springboards off with a Lou Thesz Press, catching a stunned Elise as she turns. Harmen looks down at the fallen Elise, fist raised, and shrugs, sending blow after blow toward the SoHer champ. 

Harmen gets up and backs off to the ropes, begging Elise to get to her feet. He’s sizing her up when Mikey charges and Clotheslines him awkwardly up and over the top orpe. Unlikely rolls his should,er bracing it to his chest as the crowd cheers him on. 

DDK:
This action is relentless! Mikey is up! Uriel Cortez is getting back in the ring on one side. Mikey sees him and runs at him! Backdrop by Cortez sends Mikey over the rope now and crashing down on the outside. 

Uriel waltzes over and grabs Elise Ares by the hair and lifts her to her feet. The crowd boos loudly. 

Angus:
This is not good for the SOHER! She’s all alone with Uriel now. 

Cortez lifts up the SOHER and slams her down to the mat with a vicious body slam. Elise arches her back in the middle of the ring, clearly in pain. Cortez wastes no time lifting her back up. This time he picks her up for a Military Press Slam! Once more Elise holds her midsection.

DDK:
Elise has taken a lot of punishment here and Cortez isn’t letting up. He’s the biggest person in the ring, and clearly targeting the smallest. He’s trying to make quick work of our Southern Hertiage champion while the other opponents are incompacitated. 

Angus:
Speaking of which it looks like Harmen has seen what’s going on in the ring and has chosen to let it go. He’s walking over to Mikey now… OH! Running knee to Unlikely on the outside. 

Harmen motions to the crowd and when they boo he yells back at them. 

Back inside the ring Uriel picks up Elise like a ragdoll and locks in a bearhug square in the center of the mat. He wrenches away at the hold as Elise shouts in pain but refuses to give in. 

Jack Harmen grabs Mikey, puts a hammerlock on him, and runs him shoulder first into the ring post on the outside. Mikey hits with a thud and drops. The fans let out a loud OOOOH. 

Hector Navarro checks in with Elise to see if she is ready to give in yet. She once again answers with a loud no.  Harmen climbs onto the ring apron behind Uriel Cortez, he then climbs to the top turnbuckle. With a jump he hits a Missle dropkick to the back of Cortez which sends him down to the mat, with Elise in tow. Elise takes the worst of the blow, being pancaked beneath the giant. The fans let out a loud OHHHHHHH once more. The Bearhug is broken and Harmen runs over to cover Elise. Hector drops for the count. 

One… 

Two…

Kickout! 

DDK:
She kicked out! Elise kicked out! It’s not over yet! 

Angus:
Wow! I thought she was SOGONE… see what I did there? 

DDK:
Yea….sure… Elise Ares has a ton of heart and she isn’t giving in yet! 

Angus:
Well here comes Harmen again! Wait! McFuckboiiiiiiiiiiiiiii

As Harmen goes to grab Elise from the mat. Mikey comes running from across the ring and hits a spinning wheel kick that sends Harmen into the turnbuckle. Cortez who has recovered grabs Mikey by the back of the head and tries to throw him over the top rope. Mikey holds on and lands on the apron unbeknownst to Cortez. Springboard off the top rope and Unlikely is airborne. He grabs Uriel on the way down from some awesome hangtime and lands a bulldog in the middle of the ring. The crowd comes alive. 

DDK:
Mikey gets right back up as Uriel gets to his knees.  Unlikely off the ropes, he comes back with a basement dropkick to the head of Cortez! To the second rope now! He’s not letting up… FIST DROP! 

Mikey goes for the cover! 

One…

Two… 

Cortez throws Mikey over the bottom rope to the outside. 

Angus::
What a kickout!  Cortez is shaking his head though, the damage is clearly done. Hell of a match so far. 

The fans erupt as everyone tries to get to their feet in different parts of the ring area. 

Elise rolls out of the ring and confers with Mikey briefly. With a collective nod they are on the same page. Uriel Cortez is collecting himself in the ring when both the SOHER and the former SOHER reach grab a leg and pull and drop Cortez to his face. They then pull him outside the ring. The double team on the outside is quick and relentless. Mikey and Elise rain the kicks and punches from both sides on the Titan of Industry. Elise hops onto the apron, takes a step and flips! 

DDK:
Elise with the flipping senton at Uriel’s chest! Mikey with the basement dropkick on the legs! Cortez is down! 

Angus:
The harder they fall Keebs! 

Mikey and Elise stand up and high five. Both are trying to catch their breath. 

Angus:
WATCH OUT! A FLYING WEIRDO! 

Jack Harmen springs off the top rope and back flips with a shooting star press onto both Mikey and Elise, taking them down. Jack Harmen lands on his feet, quickly grabs Elise, slides her into the ring and goes for the cover. 

Hector Navarro slides into position. 

One…

Two…

DDK:
Mikey with the last second save! He pulls Harmen off!

Mikey tries to grab Harmen and pull him up, but Jack pulls the legs from under Mikey. Jack tries to turn him over into Peaceful Slumber, but Mikey pulls Harmen in before pushing him off with the legs. Both guys get to their feet. Harmen runs at Mikey and goes for his charging locomotive. Mikey ducks it and spins Harmen around and lands a huge lungblower flush. 

Angus:
BOOM! McMikey might just take it. 

Mikey gets up to the cheers of the crowd, only to catch a fist in his face.

DDK:
Amethystation! Elise caught him off guard! Mikey falls out of the ring. Elise covers Harmen! THIS IS ALL OVER! 

Someone comes sprinting down the ramp… 

One… 

Two…

ANDY SHARP breaks up the pin! The crowd boos!

DDK:
DAMMIT! This one was over with. Our SOHER was also going to be our number one contender for the FIST. 

Sharp laughs loudly. Grabs Elise and throws her out of the ring before stealing back the Southern Heritage Championship! Hector Navarro doesn’t know what to do. He can’t disqualify someone in this thing. Elise and Sharp disappear up the ramp with Elise trying to get back her stolen property.

Meanwhile, Mikey Unlikely gets up, powering through the pain. Harmen is next up, clutching his midsection and coughing up a bit of blood. Mikey seizes the opportunity as Harmen spins to him! 

DDK:
ROLL CREDITS! Clothesline into a backbreaker! Mikey goes for the cover! 

ONE…

TWO…

THREE! 

The bell rings. The fans erupt. 

DDK:
He did it! Mikey’s going to get another shot at the FIST! 

Darren Quimbey:
Ladies and Gentlemen, your winner and NEW DEFIANCE FIST NUMBER ONE CONTENDER…. MIKEYYYY UNLIKELYYYYYYY

Angus:
Well he couldn’t get what he wanted… a fight with Stoovins… but he ended up with something very prestigious! A shot at our champion! 

Mikey gets up slowly and has his arm raised by Hector Navarro. He falls back over trying to catch his breath. Eventually he makes his way out of the ring and we fade out on his celebratory walk to the back! 

DDK:
Thanks for joining us folks! Another edition of DEFtv in the books. Make sure to tune in next week to find out what Oscar Burns thinks of the new number one contender to The FIST! 

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