JACOBS: “Ladies and gentlemen… the following match is scheduled for one fall … AND IS FOR THE NEW ERA OF WRESTLING WORLD TITLE!”

(SFX: Crowd explodes.)

GHEORGHE: “Here we go … The Phantom Republican .. the man who put an end to the stranglehold that Jean Rabesque had on the title … will be taking on Jonathan Marx … who won the title on RAUCOUS … without GOP!”

JIVE: “Marx caused Beau Michaels to submit … and in the stipulations anyone could have been the victim of the fall to crown a new champion.. Phantom Republican was caught in the ropes and watched helplessly as Marx won the title from him.”

JULIUS: “And now payback is going to be a bitch!”

JACOBS: “Introducing first…”

(CUEUP: ‘Imperial March’ by John Williams.  Voice overs from prominent GOP leaders fade in and out as Jeffords opens the curtain and holds them open for the Phantom Republican who comes out in all his red, white and blue glory.)

JACOBS: “Hailing from Conservative Middle America … he stands six foot five and is the FORMER New ERA of Wrestling World Champion …… THE PHANTOM REPUBLICAN!”

JULIUS: “LOOK AT GOP!  He looks majestic … he looks stoic .. he looks like the LEADER that New ERA NEEDS!”

GHEORGHE: “But will he be able to take back the title tonight?  Don’t forget, guys, this is the first World title of Jonathan Marx’s career … and you know that he’s going to be fighting tooth and nail tonight to make sure he holds on to it!”

JACOBS: “And his opponent…”

(CUEUP: ‘The Touch’ by Stan Bush.  The curtain opens from both sides as Brandon Jacobs holds one end open and John Doe holds the other.  Carlee Marx is not present.)

JIVE: “And there’s the rest of DREDD with him…”

JACOBS: “Hailing from Princeton, New Jersey … standing six foot one … he is the CURRENT New ERA of Wrestling World Heavyweight Champion ……. ‘GENTLEMAN’ JONATHAN MARX!”

JULIUS: “Marx has that World title strapped around his waist … and I don’t think I’ve ever seen that belt shine as it is right now under the bright lights here in Madison Square Garden!”

GHEORGHE: “I can’t think of a match in the past year that I have wanted to see more than Jonathan Marx and Phantom Republican …. Both these men are incredible athletes … and … GOP JUST ATTACKED MARX!”

JULIUS: “GOP wants this his title back now … why wait for the match to begin?”

GHEORGHE: “Marx stepped through the ropes .. AND GOP IS ALREADY SLAMMING FISTS INTO HIS HEAD!”

JIVE: “He hasn’t even had a chance to take the title off his waist yet!”

GHEORGHE: “AND THE PHANTOM REPUBLICAN DOES IT FOR HIM … GOP has the title … AND HE JUST WALLOPED MARX IN THE FACE WITH IT!!!”

(SFX: Bell rings.)

JIVE: “Finally the bell rings … and the referee is over there to take the title away.”

GHEORGHE: “But GOP won’t give it to him!  The Phantom Republican holding the title high over his head … and listen to the fans!  The fans are showing their disapproval .. and they’re doing it loudly!”

JIVE: “New Yorkers just don’t appreciate the hard work of the Republicans…”

GHEORGHE: “GOP drops the title .. AND HE JUST KICKED IT AT JOHN DOE WHO WAS STARTING TO GET ON THE APRON!”

JULIUS: “Doe needs to keep himself out of this match.  Jeeves has been given the word to defend the fairness of this match at all costs.”

GHEORGHE: “How is nailing Marx in the face with the title fair?”

JULIUS: “The match hadn’t started yet, duh.”

GHEORGHE: “Phantom Republican grabs Jonathan Marx and backs him into the corner … and Republican now driving his boots into the midsection … over and over .. Jonathan Marx now slumping to the mat … AND GOP STARTS DRIVING THE KNEES INTO THE FACE OF THE CHAMPION!”

JIVE: “The Phantom Republican never lost to Jonathan Marx … he should be the rightful champion.”

GHEORGHE: “GOP backing up .. BUT HE CHARGES BACK IN AND DRIVES A FINAL KNEE INTO THE FACE OF MARX!”

JULIUS: “Phantom Republican will use the full force of the Republican Party to win back his title.”

GHEORGHE: “It’s Marx’s title.”

JIVE: “We’ll see if that remains true after tonight.”

GHEORGHE: “Well whoever walks out champion tonight will have a big task ahead of them in Shawn Hart.. and you’ve got to imagine that after watching Hart’s performance in the rumble tonight if the Champion will just be keeping the title warm for ‘the Phenom.’”

JULIUS: “If GOP’s actions so far are any indication, then Hart better pray that Marx walks out with the title.”

GHEORGHE: “Phantom Republican grabs Marx as he was getting to his feet … BUT MARX GRABS THE ARM! Marx brings GOP up and over with a fireman’s carry and now he locks the arm of GOP in between his legs … and applies pressure to the shoulder.”

JIVE: “Jonathan Marx is the best technical wrestler on the roster .. GOP has got to make sure he keeps Marx off that part of his game.”

GHEORGHE: “Marx takes his leg … and slams it down across the chest of GOP … and now GOP is trying to roll Marx onto his back.  GOP HAS MARX’s SHOULDERS DOWN .. ONE …. But Marx easily gets GOP on his back.  Marx slams his leg across the chest of Phantom Republican again… and AGAIN GOP tries to pin Marx…. ONE …. But Marx releases the hold!”

JULIUS: “Smart move by Marx .. he wasn’t getting anywhere.”

GHEORGHE: “GOP getting back to his feet while he tests his shoulder … but Marx is already up … and Marx takes him down with a drop toe hold… and now Marx at the feet of GOP .. AND HE LOCKS HIS LEGS… Marx now reaches down and grabs the arms of GOP …. AND HE’s ROCKING HIM BACK!  Marx … Marx locks on the surfboard!”

JIVE: “The World Champion trying to wear GOP down early.  Unfortunately you can’t break the Republican’s will that easily.”

GHEORGHE: “Marx has the surfboard on and the referee checking with GOP … GOP looks to be in a lot of pain, but he doesn’t look like he’s ready to throw in the towel quiet yet.”

JULIUS: “This is going to be a landslide victory for the Phantom Republican… Marx and his communists might have the early lead … but as we already know from 2004, exit polling can be awfully faulty.”

GHEORGHE: “Marx is trying to do as much damage to the joints of GOP as he can … that surfboard is perfectly executed..”

JIVE: “Marx has the added benefit of John Doe and Brandon Jacobs on the outside.. so even if the Champion were to get in a lot of trouble … he at least has DREDD to back him up.”

GHEORGHE: “The referee continuing to ask GOP if he wants to submit .. but the former World Champion isn’t responding to the question …. AND GOP IS TRYING TO ROLL OUT OF THE HOLD!”

JIVE: “Well, you mean he’s trying to roll Marx over to break the hold..”

GHEORGHE: “You know what I meant..”

JIVE: “Did I, Gheorghe? Did I?”

GHEORGHE: “Marx starting to give a little … and you can only imagine the strain that Marx is feeling holding GOP up as long as he has… and FINALLY Marx releases the surfboard!”

JULIUS: “I think GOP is going to be double jointed after that hold.”

GHEORGHE: “Phantom Republican lying on his stomach … and he’s trying to get on his feet … but Jonathan Marx is right on top of him … Marx straddling above GOP .. AND HE JUMPS UP AND COMES DOWN HARD ON THE BACK OF GOP!  AND NOW HE’s LOCKING ON A CAMEL CLUTCH!”

JULIUS: “Jonathan Marx has taken this match to the mat … with one submission hold after another.”

JIVE: “He’s wearing Phantom Republican down early in this match …”

GHEORGHE: “Marx doing exactly what needs to be done… Phantom Republican didn’t just walk into the World Title .. he beat one of the most gifted wrestlers of his time … Jonathan Marx has done his homework. And John Doe is on the outside giving his support.”

JULIUS: “Doe’s just pissy because he lasted about as long as Jive does in bed with a woman.”

JIVE: “HEY! I last at LEAST three times as long!”

GHEORGHE: “Doe might not have been successful in getting a title shot, although if he had and Jonathan Marx retained tonight, that would have been interesting … but Doe did cause quite a commotion when he took out all those people with the flying crossbody from the top.”

JULIUS: “And what good did that do him?  He was on the floor within minutes… hell, less than that.”

GHEORGHE: “Phantom Republican really starting to look worn … but surprisingly Marx hasn’t hooked his hands yet..”

JIVE: “Fingers locked or not, GOP is in a world of pain right now.”

GHEORGHE: “The referee trying unsuccessfully again to get an answer from GOP .. it’s as if GOP refuses to acknowledge his presence…. AND GOP IS STARTING TO MOVE!  GOP … BREAKS THE CLUTCH!”

JIVE: “I bet Marx wishes he had locked the fingers … although the damage to GOP from the multiple submission holds is already done.”

GHEORGHE: “GOP started off hot in this match .. but Marx has cooled him down and has taken control.  GOP finally manages to crawl the rest of the way to the ropes and rests in between them.  The referee keeps the World Champion back … and now Marx against the far ropes … AND HE COMES IN AND HOPS ON THE BACK OF GOP! Phantom Republican’s throat gets slammed on the middle rope and Marx bouncing up and down for good measure.”

JULIUS: “The referee now warning him .. but apparently neither man gives a shit what the referee says because Marx is going back against those far ropes…”

GHEORGHE: “Marx coming back … AND HE JAMS GOP’s THROAT AGAINST THE MIDDLE ROPE AGAIN!  GOP finally falls completely to the mat … AND MARX IS DRAGGING HIM TO THE CENTER OF THE RING!  Marx down with the cover … ONE … TW—NO!  Kickout by The Phantom Republican.”

JIVE: “GOP isn’t even safe in the ropes…”

GHEORGHE: “Marx now coming up and drops the elbow on the sternum of GOP.  The nonchalant cover … ONE … kickout though by the former champion.”

JULIUS: “That was a weak attempt, but Marx was probably hoping that maybe Phantom Republican lost his sense of self and wouldn’t break the pinfall.”

GHEORGHE: “Marx getting to his feet again …. And now he’s dragging GOP over to the other side of the ring … and he’s placing GOP’s left leg on the second rope!  Marx now stands on the second rope … AND HOPS OFF AND DUMPS ALL HIS WEIGHT ONTO THE LEG OF GOP!”

JIVE: “He can break the knee or something by doing that.”

JULIUS: “You know, Nick, you get a gold star for broadcasting….”

JIVE: “Shutup.”

GHEORGHE: “Marx resting on the leg of GOP .. and he gets back up .. AND HE’s DOING IT AGAIN!  Marx on the second rope … he jumps up …. BUT PHANTOM REPUBLICAN USES HIS OTHER LEG AND KICKS MARX OVER THE TOP ROPE!! THE WORLD CHAMPION GETS DUMPED TO THE FLOOR!”

JULIUS: “WOW.  Call him the Republican Pelè! Marx went flying!”

GHEORGHE: “Phantom Republican brings his leg down .. and he starts crawling to the center of the ring!  And now John Doe and Brandon Jacobs are over to Jonathan Marx .. and Marx is sitting straight up wondering what just happened?”

JULIUS: “He got his ass booted clear across the bridge.”

GHEORGHE: “Phantom Republican at the far ropes now as he uses them to get to his feet .. and he is limping heavily as he starts walking back to the side of the ring where Marx is … Jonathan Marx now getting to his feet as he assures Jacobs and Doe he’s okay… AND MARX TURNS RIGHT AS THE PHANTOM REPUBLICAN USES THE TOP ROPE AS A SLINGSHOT ONTO ALL THREE MEN!”

JIVE: “GOP just took out DREDD in one fell swoop!”

GHEORGHE: “But he hurt his knee!”

JULIUS: “GOP took a chance there .. and the risk outweighed the reward.”

GHEORGHE: “GOP on the ground next to DREDD as he holds that knee … and now Marx is up … As is Doe … AND NOW DOE IS BRINGING GOP TO HIS FEET!! John Doe is HOLDING GOP IN PLACE FOR THE WORLD CHAMPION!”

JIVE: “MARX IS GETTING THE WORLD TITLE!”

JULIUS: “Payback is a motherfucking bitch.”

GHEORGHE: “GOP standing very gingerly on that leg as Doe holds him up.. Marx comes forward .. AND HE WALLOPS GOP IN THE HE…. NO!! GOP DUCKED! MARX NAILED DOE WITH THE TITLE!”

JIVE: “If Doe didn’t have a headache from being dumped on his head in the rumble, he sure as hell will have one when he wakes up from that shot!”

GHEORGHE: “Doe went down like a sack of potatoes … and now Marx turns AND BOOTS GOP IN THE SIDE!  Marx picks up GOP … and he sends him flying with an irish whip .. BUT GOP REVERSES .. AND MARX GOES FACE FIRST INTO THE STEEL POST and RINGSTEPS!”

JULIUS: “Marx might be the best technical wrestler in NEW …. But that doesn’t, and obviously hasn’t so far, help him on the outside of the ring.”

GHEORGHE: “GOP, though, is too injured to follow up on it as he fell to one knee. BUT NOW HE’s UP!  The Phantom Republican coming over to where Marx is .. AND HE RIPS THE TOP PART OF THE STEEL STEPS UP …. AND SLAMS IT DOWN ON MARX!”

JIVE: “They need to get back in the ring… the referee is starting to get impatient.”

JULIUS: “Although that hasn’t fazed them so far, has it?”

GHEORGHE: “The Phantom Republican grabs a handful of Marx’s hair .. and he DRAGS HIS FACE ACROSS THE APRON!  Jonathan Marx takes a few steps … AND GOP COMES AT HIM AND TAKES HIM TO THE ARENA FLOOR WITH A VICIOUS CLOTHESLINE!”

JIVE: “I think I heard Marx’s skull just hit the floor!  He could have a concussion after that clothesline!”

GHEORGHE: “GOP finally picking up the World Champion and rolling him back into the ring.”

JULIUS: “It’s a good thing, too… I think the referee was about to count out .. or hell, disqualify, both men.”

GHEORGHE: “GOP rolls in after him and now Brandon Jacobs is trying to revive John Doe on the outside.  Phantom Republican waiting as Marx gets back to his feet …. AND SENDS HIM FLYING WITH A DROPKICK!  GOP on the offensive now as he grabs the arm of Marx … and jams it into the turnbuckle pad!  GOP using the ropes for leverage as he wraps Marx’s arm around it … and Phantom Republican hops up and crashes down on the arm!”

JIVE: “If you take out the arms of the Champion it makes it that much harder to execute most of his repertoire.”

GHEORGHE: “Marx trying to crawl away, but GOP is right on him.  Republican grabs the back of the tights and hoists Marx to his feet.  The World Champion with a quick back elbow … but GOP ducks and counters it with a back suplex!  GOP back on his feet and he locks on the arm bar!”

JULIUS: “Now we’re seeing the Phantom Republican work over Marx ..”

GHEORGHE: “This is a good strategy, if you ask me … earlier Marx had worked over GOP to wear him down … and now GOP is trying to put them back on equal footing.”

JULIUS: “If GOP is successful, then that means that both men will have to be extremely careful .. one miscalculation and this match, and the World Title, will be gone.”

GHEORGHE: “GOP really wrenching on the arm of Marx .. but Marx is trying to get on his feet! Marx is struggling back up … AND MARX WITH A SERIES OF MOVES FLIPS OUT OF THE ARM BAR……… BUT GOP WITH A KNEE TO THE GUT STOPS MARX’s MOMENTUM!”

JIVE: “The World Champion was almost able to get out of the situation .. but GOP telegraphed the situation well and was able to stop Marx short.”

GHEORGHE: “GOP now grabs the other arm of Jonathan Marx … and he swings him around .. and drops to his knees!  GOP with the backslide… ONE … TW—NO!  Marx was able to kick out!”

JIVE: “Both men going for some pinfalls early in the match … which I think is a good idea because it causes your opponent to exert more energy to kick out.  In a match like this it is all about outlasting your opponent.”

GHEORGHE: “GOP up to his feet and he catches Marx as he was trying to get up … AND BRINGS HIM TO THE MAT AND LOCKS THE ARM AGAIN!”

JULIUS: “GOP is pigheaded.  He’s determined.  He won’t let anything get in the way of victory.”

GHEORGHE: “And then he’ll get voted out of office like he was the first time.”

JULIUS: “LIES!”

GHEORGHE: “GOP wrapping his legs around the arm of Marx.. and he’s got the juji-gatame armbar locked!  Marx is slamming the mat with his free arm as he looks to be in a lot of pain!”

JIVE: “He’s tapping!”

GHEORGHE: “He is not tapping, Nick.  Marx trying to get some momentum .. and he’s trying to find some way to counter the move .. but the Phantom Republican has it perfectly executed!”

JULIUS: “This is where you’ll see the real champion come through.  GOP is in control of this match now.”

GHEORGHE: “GOP continually yanking on the arm of Marx as he has his legs locked … BUT MARX QUICKLY ROLLS OVER AND PUTS GOP IN A PINNING COMBINATION! ONE! TWO! TH—KICKOUT!”

JULIUS: “What I meant to say is that GOP should watch out for what just happened.”

GHEORGHE: “Marx used the momentum of GOP yanking his arm enabling him to roll to the side and to his feet to pin GOP’s shoulders to the mat .. and he almost got him!”

JIVE: “The Phantom Republican was able to get out of it though just by releasing the juji-gatame armbar.”

GHEORGHE: “Both men getting to their feet .. but Marx’s arm looks like it has had a hammer taken to it.  Marx not ready for GOP .. and Republican with a knife edge chop to the chest of the champ!  GOP now … grabs Marx … and a HARD irish whip into the corner … GOP on the ropes as Marx stumbles out … AND THE DEFICIT RUNNER CLOTHESLINE!”

JIVE: “There’s more where that came from.”

GHEORGHE: “GOP now dragging Marx over to the ropes … and he rests his throat on the second rope!”

JIVE: “Payback time!”

GHEORGHE: “The referee checking on Marx as GOP uses the far ropes for momentum … BUT DOE PULLS DOWN THE TOP ROPE AND GOP GOES FLYING OVER TO THE ARENA FLOOR…. AND NOW DOE IS DRIVING HIS BOOTS INTO THE HEAD OF THE FORMER WORLD CHAMPION!”

JULIUS: “Jeeves has had enough and he’s coming over to protect his employer .. AND JEEVES JUST ATTACKED DOE!”

GHEORGHE: “The referee looks over at all the commotion and now he’s coming to the outside!”

JULIUS: “I hate it when the referees go to the outside … I feel like there’s an imaginary obstacle course that only they seem to fuck up and hit…”

GHEORGHE: “The referee finally breaking up Jeeves and John Doe ...”

(SFX: Crowd pops!)

GHEORGHE: “AND HE IS SENDING EVERYONE BACK TO THE LOCKERROOM!”

JIVE: “Say goodbye to DREDD .. say goodbye to Jeffords.  Whoever wins this match is going to win it one on one!”

JULIUS: “Yes, but Doe has already done his damage … GOP is still on the arena floor.”

GHEORGHE: “GOP is on the arena floor .. Marx has finally gotten himself from strewn across the second rope and is sitting up on the mat.  Both men looking weary!”

JIVE: “Yes, but Jonathan Marx is sitting up .. while GOP is on his stomach still.”

GHEORGHE: “Well now that the referee is back in the ring he’s starting to count the Phantom Republican out … and GOP pushes himself up … and he’s on his knees!”

JIVE: “But Marx is getting to his feet!”

GHEORGHE: “Marx resting, using the ropes … on the far side, GOP is starting to use the side of the ring to get to his feet … and he does!  BUT JONATHAN MARX COMES OUT OF NOWHERE WITH A BASEBALL SLIDE RIGHT TO THE HEAD OF GOP!”

JULIUS: “GOP just went flying back into the guardrail.. and Marx is starting to come outside.”

GHEORGHE: “The referee is leaning in between the ropes to get both men back in the ring .. but I think Marx has had enough of the Phantom Republican!  Jonathan Marx grabs GOP … AND SLAMS HIS HEAD INTO THE ARENA FLOOR!  AND NOW MARX IS PULLING THE PADDED AREA OFF!! He is exposing the concrete!”

JIVE: “Only bad things happen once this is done!”

GHEORGHE: “Marx now grabs the Phantom Republican.. he brings him to the side .. and I think he’s going to suplex him onto the concrete!  MARX HAS GOP UP … BUT GOP FIGHTS IT!”

JIVE: “Let’s hope that Marx doesn’t end up on the concrete that he exposed!”

GHEORGHE: “AND GOP WITH A SUPLEX OF HIS OWN!”

JULIUS: “No! Marx managed to maneuver his way and land on his feet behind GOP!”

GHEORGHE: “GOP turns … AND MARX WITH A SPEAR ……. RIGHT ONTO THE EXPOSED CONCRETE!”

JIVE: “Wow.. both men went crashing to the floor, but GOP was the victim of both the spear and the concrete hitting his back and head!”

GHEORGHE: “The referee is now coming back to the outside to check on both men!  But he stops after stepping through the ropes .. and starts his count back up!”

JULIUS: “After that move both men might as well be counted out!”

GHEORGHE: “The referee is up to five now .. AND MARX IS STARTING TO MOVE!  The World champion is on his feet .. .AND HE GRABS GOP AND ROLLS HIM INTO THE RING!”

JIVE: “Marx is fighting like a champion should … maybe people were guessing prematurely that GOP would take back his title tonight.”

GHEORGHE: “Marx slides in after .. and HE COVERS GOP!  ONE ………. TWO ………… THREE!!!   NOOOOOO!!!! GOP GOT THE FOOT ON THE BOTTOM ROPE AT THE LAST SECOND!”

JULIUS: “I can almost feel the pain in my head from watching these two battle it out .. either that or Nick Jive’s voice is starting to give me a headache.”

JIVE: “I could say the same about your cologne.”

GHEORGHE: “Marx rolls off of Phantom Republican and they are both looking straight up at the bright lights here in Madison Square Garden.”

JULIUS: “This match has swung back and forth … but the Champion seems to be faring a little bit better right now.”

GHEORGHE: “Marx sits up .. and he looks over at his challenger… and now he’s getting to his feet.  Jonathan Marx bends down and he grabs GOP.  Marx with GOP and he puts him in the corner … AND HE STARTS WITH THE REVERSE KNIFE EDGE CHOPS!”

CROWD: “WHOOOOO!  WHOOOOO!”

GHEORGHE: “Marx continuing with those chops .. and NOW HE CLIMBS ON THE SECOND ROPE AND STARTS POUNDING AWAY AT THE FACE OF PHANTOM REPUBLICAN!”

CROWD: “THREE! FOUR! FIVE! SIX! SEVEN! EIGHT! NINE! TEN!”

JULIUS: “As if the crowd weren’t already worked up enough!”

GHEORGHE: “Marx hops off … GOP comes forward … BUT MARX HOOKS THE WAIST AND TAKES HIM OVER WITH THE BELLY TO BELLY!”

JIVE: “Where Marx is getting the strength is beyond me!”

GHEORGHE: “He’s getting it from being the New ERA of Wrestling World Heavyweight Champion.  He’s getting it from holding his first World title of his career!”

JULIUS: “But will that be enough to stop the Phantom Republican?!”

GHEORGHE: “Jonathan Marx walks over to the Phantom Republican and he flips him onto his stomach … AND HE’s TRYING TO GRAB THE LEGS OF GOP! He’s trying to lock on the Marxism!”

JIVE: “BUT GOP KICKS FREE!”

GHEORGHE: “Marx with some boots to the back of the head …. And now he reaches down to grab GOP … BUT GOP WITH A SMALL PACKAGE! ONE! TWO! THREE—NO!!!”

JULIUS: “GOP almost stole the title back!”

GHEORGHE: “Marx quickly back to his feet and he drops the elbow on GOP … BUT NO ONE’s HOME!  GOP rolled out of the way and both men are back on the mat!”

JIVE: “Both men are on their own … DREDD isn’t here … Jeffords isn’t here..”

GHEORGHE: “And that’s the way it SHOULD be!  Jonathan Marx slowly sitting up as he holds his elbow .. that’s the same arm that GOP was working over earlier and you know that he is feeling the pain.”

JULIUS: “These guys have been giving it their all .. and they’re still coming back for more.  I haven’t seen something this sick since I accidentally opened up Jive’s luggage and found that gag ball.”

JIVE: “That was a joke gift!”

JULIUS: “A gag gift, huh?”

JIVE: “Yes! I MEAN NO! Why did you even bother to show up tonight!”

GHEORGHE: “Jonathan Marx trying to get to his feet before GOP can get anymore breathing time .. BUT GOP IS STARTING TO MOVE!  GOP IS ON THE ROPES!  Marx is up AND HE RUNS AND HOPS ON THE BACK OF THE PHANTOM REPUBLICAN!”

JIVE: “BUT GOP MOVED!”

GHEORGHE: “GOP moved out of the way and Marx hits the ropes and falls back … AND GOP COVERS HIM … GOP PUTS HIS FEET ON THE SECOND ROPE!  ONE …….. TWO ………. THREE!!!”

JULIUS: “The ref saw GOP with his feet on the ropes!  He stopped the count before the three!”

GHEORGHE: “The referee is now scolding GOP for putting his feet on the ropes .. but GOP ignores him as he stomps on the arm of Jonathan Marx!  Marx trying to protect his arm … and now GOP drives an elbow into the sternum!”

JIVE: “If I thought I couldn’t call who the champion would be a few minutes ago, I know for sure that I definitely cannot now.”

GHEORGHE: “GOP grabs Marx by the hair and rips him to his feet … AND HE SCOOPS MARX UP!”

JULIUS: “The fact that GOP has enough strength to pick Marx up this late in the game is a testament to his will.  He WILL once again be the World Champion!”

GHEORGHE: “GOP takes a few steps … AND A SHOULDERBREAKER … AND GOP PICKS HIM BACK UP …. ANOTHER SHOULDERBREAKER!”

JIVE: “The Trickle Down Thuganomics!  Those alternating shoulderbreakers are devastating … especially with the work done earlier to the arm of Marx.”

GHEORGHE: “GOP finally drops Marx to the mat and grabs the legs … FLIPPING CRADLE … ONE ….. TWO ……. THREE! NOOOOO!  Jonathan Marx got the shoulder out!”

JIVE: “I thought for sure that with the momentum of the hold, especially the fact that Marx’s legs were being used as leverage against him, would have been enough for GOP..”

GHEORGHE: “The Phantom Republican once again bringing Marx to his feet … and this time he irish whips him to the ropes … Marx on the way back … AND GOP WITH A POWER SLAM!  ONE ……. TWO …….. THREE!!”

JIVE: “MARX KICKS OUT AGAIN!”

GHEORGHE: “These falls are getting closer and closer .. and I think that Jonathan Marx is starting to run out of gas!”

JULIUS: “He’s already out of gas .. both of them are .. they’re running on whatever little trickles of liquid is left in their tanks.”

GHEORGHE: “Phantom Republican looks around as he is on his knees … and you can sense the urgency of putting this match away.”

JIVE: “You can tell his mind is working over time just by the way he’s moving.”

GHEORGHE: “GOP on his feet … AND LISTEN TO THE FANS!”

(SFX: Fans start making all sorts of noise, mostly cheers, as GOP gets on his feet and rests his arms over the top rope.  There’s stomping going on that begins to get louder.)

GHEORGHE: “The fans may not like the Phantom Republican.. they may not like DREDD and Jonathan Marx .. but they like elite wrestling .. and that is what both men are giving them tonight in this World Title match!”

JIVE: “And it’s not over yet, either!”

GHEORGHE: “The challenger and former World champion walks over to Marx .. and he’s bringing him to his feet … GOP spins Marx around … and hoists him high in the air and drops him down for the atomic drop!”

JULIUS: “As if Marx didn’t have enough problems already ..”

GHEORGHE: “GOP stalking Marx from behind .. AND HE GRABS THE ARM …. GOP with the Half-Nelson ….. AND IT’s A TERROR ALERT ORANGE! That KATAHAJIME submission hold … AND MARX IS FLAILING ABOUT!”

JIVE: “Stick a fork in him, he’s done!”

GHEORGHE: “Marx trying DESPERATELY to get out of the hold … but GOP has it locked on … AND IN THE MIDDLE OF THE RING!”

JULIUS: “What are the chances of Marx getting out of this hold with the title?”

GHEORGHE: “Slim and none .. and slim left the building a long time ago!”

JIVE: “Marx looks like he’s starting to fade into obscurity…”

GHEORGHE: “GOP YELLING AT MARX …..”

(SFX: CROWD EXPLODES.)

GHEORGHE: “MY GOD!! JONATHAN MARX JUST USED EVERY MUSCLE IN HIS BODY TO SLAM BACKWARDS AND BOTH MEN GO CRASHING TO THE MAT! THE HOLD IS BROKEN!”

JULIUS: “I guess slim decided to come back for an encore, huh?”

GHEORGHE: “This whole place has gone bananas!”

JIVE: “GOP looks like he cracked his skull on the mat pretty hard … Marx is on life support after being in the katahajime … and the World title is on the line here at BattleBRAWL 2!”

GHEORGHE: “The referee WAS counting both men on the mat … but I think even HE knows that a no decision in this match would not do either man justice … so he’s stopped and is now checking on both men.”

JULIUS: “Probably the wisest decision I have ever seen an official make .. well besides naming Shawn Hart the winner of tonight’s rumble.  You know he is in the back right now smiling his little mouth off.”

GHEORGHE: “The fans haven’t stopped causing a ruckus since the kahtahajime … AND NOW PHANTOM REPUBLICAN IS STARTING TO MOVE!! GOP IS MOVING TOWARDS THE ROPES!”

JIVE: “How do they do it!?”

GHEORGHE: “GOP is getting closer and closer to the ropes .. and he’s moving EXTREMELY slow after taking that shot to the head from the fall………… MARX IS MOVING! THE WORLD CHAMPION IS USING THE ROPES NEAR HIM TO CLIMB TO HIS FEET!! MY GOD BOTH MEN ARE ON THEIR FEET!”

JULIUS: “It’s pandemonium here in Madison Square Garden!”

GHEORGHE: “Jonathan Marx … Phantom Republican … they’re coming together in the middle of the ring!”

JIVE: “It looks like a train has hit both men!”

GHEORGHE: “GOP makes the first move … AND HE ROCKS MARX BACK WITH A LEFT HAND!  AND ANOTHER!  Now Marx is fighting back!  A RIGHT HOOK! ANOTHER!  MARX WITH A THIRD …. BUT GOP DUCKS! GOP GRABS MARX …. HE BRINGS HIM UP IN THE TORTURE RACK ……. AND DROPS MARX DOWN WITH THE BACKBREAKER!”

JIVE: “You mean the Tax-Breaker!”

GHEORGHE: “GOP with the cover …… ONE ……….. TWO ………….. THREE—NOOOOOOO!!! MARX KICKED OUT! MARX KICKED OUT!”

JULIUS: “The fat lady hasn’t sung yet!”

GHEORGHE: “And both men are back on the mat!  I can’t believe this … The Phantom Republican and Jonathan Marx are giving it all here tonight and for good reason!”

JULIUS: “The fans are living and dying with each moment here … and you know that Jive is hiding his erection under the broadcast booth!”

JIVE: “I am going to cut you!”

GHEORGHE: “Fellas!  This is an incredible match and you guys are tal…. WAIT! PHANTOM REPUBLICAN IS GETTING TO HIS FEET!!!”

JULIUS: “I can’t fucking believe it!”

GHEORGHE: “GOP …. GOP IS HEADING TO THE CORNER!! HE’s GOING UP TOP!”

JIVE: “I think we’re going to see that Star Wars high-arching moonsault!”

GHEORGHE: “GOP is VERY slowly going through the ropes … and he’s starting to climb up top ….. BUT JONATHAN MARX JUST GOT UP! MARX LOOKING AROUND AS GOP IS TRYING TO HURRY TO THE TOP!”

JULIUS: “GOP just got caught!”

GHEORGHE: “Marx runs over to the corner … AND HE’s GOT GOP! He’s going to catapult him off the top turnbu… NOOO! GOP WITH A RAKE OF THE EYES AND HE HOPS DOWN SAFELY!”

JIVE: “He was spared certain doom there!”

GHEORGHE: “Marx turns … AND GOP WITH A BOOT TO THE GUT! GOP HOOKS MARX …. AND HE BRINGS HIM UP …. GOP WITH THE MOAB!”

JIVE: “NO! NO! NO! THE MOMENTUM TOOK MARX DOWN THE BACK OF GOP!”

GHEORGHE: “GOP TURNS ……… AND JONATHAN MARX WITH A STUNNER!!! BOTH MEN ARE ON THE MAT AGAIN!”

JULIUS: “I can’t handle this shit … I’m losing years off my life watching this match!”

GHEORGHE: “The World Champion …. HE JUST SAT UP! MARX IS SOMEHOW GETTING TO HIS FEET!”

JIVE: “Phantom Republican is still on his stomach near the ropes though!”

GHEORGHE: “Marx … Marx is walking towards GOP … AND HE GRABS THE LEGS OF THE FORMER CHAMPION!!! MARX PLACES HIS LEG IN BETWEEN ….. AND HE’s REACHING FORWARD TO APPLY THE STF!!”

JIVE: “GOP is close to the ropes … but I can’t tell if he’s close enough…”

GHEORGHE: “AND MARX LOCKS ON THE STF!!! GOP IS LOCKED IN THE MARXISM!”

JULIUS: “He is so close to the ropes!  He can get them!”

GHEORGHE: “JONATHAN MARX YANKING BACK …… AND GOP IS REACHING OUT … HE IS REACHING FOR THE ROPES TO BREAK THE MARXISM!”

JIVE: “His fingers are almost touching … but he can’t quite grab them … and Marx is bending him back further away!”

GHEORGHE: “Jonathan Marx, the New ERA of Wrestling World Champion, has his finishing maneuver on .. AND GOP CAN’T BREAK FREE!  The crowd is in a frenzy … I’m sure everyone in the back is glued to a television set ….”

JULIUS: “The Phantom Republican is reaching out … but … I don’t think he can reach the ropes anymore!  I think it is going to be too much too late!”

GHEORGHE: “Phantom Republican is struggling as Marx vigorously applies pressure .. and LOOK AT THE SWEAT DRIPPING OFF MARX’s FACE!”

JIVE: “Where is Jeffords when you need him most?”

GHEORGHE: “GOP reaches out his hand to grab the ropes …….. BUT HE CAN’T! GOP … GOP IS TAPPING! MY GOD! MY GOD! JONATHAN MARX HAS RETAINED THE WORLD TITLE HERE AT BATTLEBRAWL 2!”

(SFX: Bell rings and Jonathan Marx releases the Marxism, falling to the side of GOP.)

JACOBS: “Ladies and gentlemen .. the winner of the match via submission ….. AND STIIIILLLL NEW ERA OF WRESTLING WORLD HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPION ….. ‘GENTLEMAN’ … JONATHAN … MARX!”

(CUEUP: ‘The Touch’ by Stan Bush.  The crowd continues to go crazy as GOP rolls out of the ring and to the arena floor.  Marx can hardly move as the referee brings him the title.)

GHEORGHE: “INCREDIBLE!  Simply incredible!  Jonathan Marx … retained the New ERA World Title against the Phantom Republican .. and he did it without DREDD .. without any interference … Jonathan Marx retained his title on his own merits … like a TRUE champion!”

JIVE: “It’s a miracle to say the least .. but he definitely deserved it!  Shawn Hart better be watching in the back .. because these two men are going to have a HELL of a time when they meet up!”

GHEORGHE: “GOP is finally on his feet … and Jonathan Marx, title in hand, is on his feet in the middle of the ring with the referee holding up his hand … and the crowd is just showering him right now.”

JULIUS: “GOP is incensed!  He is backing up the isle and hasn’t taken his eyes off Marx and the title.”

(CUTTO:  GOP shaking his head as he walks backwards up the ramp.)

GHEORGHE: “I want to thank everyone for tuning in to New ERA of Wrestling’s BattleBRAWL 2 LIVE here from Madison Square Garden .. and I hope you continue to join us as we embark on the BEAT the HEAT tour on our way to our next pay per view .. BANNED IN THE US! For Dean Julius … and Nick Jive .. I’m Tom Gheorghe saying goodnight!”

(Phantom Republican tosses his hands up at Jonathan Marx and turns to go up the rampway … out of nowhere someone runs into the shot and CLOBBERS GOP with a chair!)

GHEORGHE: “WHAT THE HELL?”

(FADETO: Copyright information.  The crowd can be heard exploding as the voice / over is left on.)

GHEORGHE: “IT’s JEAN RABESQUE!!!!!!”

(CUTTO: The studio. The camera focuses on the image of Marx and The Phantom Republican standing face to face before greying out.   The camera then cuts to Jason Tripp.)

TRIPP:  “Beau Michaels, even controversial, has had one other match in New ERA of Wrestling.  Yes, before costing GOP the World Heavyweight championship, he cost millions of people around the country their innocence after participating in one of the most disturbing matches in New ERA history.  The infamous “Pole” on a Pole match at Destrucity.”

(CUTTO:  A picture of the dildo hanging from a pole.)

TRIPP:  “MWG and Peter File were his counterparts in that triple threat match, and everyone involved has said that there hasn’t been a more uncomfortable match to watch than this one.  New ERA had to place a warning before the match began, but here it is, uncensored.”

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