(SFX: Bell rings.)
GHEORGHE: “Jean Rabesque and the Phantom Republican!! I can’t believe it!”
JIVE: “You know … I think this is the first time that they have wrestled one on one since GOP defeated Rabesque for the World Heavyweight championship at the Hanover, New Hampshire RAUCOUS way back in September of 2005!”
GHEORGHE: “That’s correct, Nick! But tonight these two will be squaring off .. one on one! Right here at BANNED in the US!”
JULIUS: “GOP hasn’t even turned to look at Rabesque yet…”
GHEORGHE: “But Rabesque isn’t going to take the cold shoulder for very long .. he walks up to GOP and spins him around ….”
(SFX: Crowd jeers!)
GHEORGHE: “AND GOP WITH A FOREARM TO THE THROAT OF RABESQUE!! AND NOW GOP POUNCING AND LAYING THOSE FISTS INTO THE FACE!”
JULIUS: “He was setting Rabesque up!”
JIVE: “And that fruity French Canadian fell for it!”
GHEORGHE: “The Phantom Republican finally getting to his feet and he yanks Rabesque up with him! GOP quickly wraps the waist .. and hois.. NO! Rabesque locks his leg! Jean Rabesque now with a headbutt! GOP forced to release the hold … AND RABESQUE CLOTHESLINES HIM DOWN!”
(SFX: Fans pop huge!)
JULIUS: “I honestly don’t know what these fans see in Rabesque.”
GHEORGHE: “Jean Rabesque waiting for GOP to get to his feet … AND PLANTS HIM SQUARE IN THE JAW WITH A SUPERKICK! The cover.. ONE …. And GOP kicks out!”
JIVE: “I guess Rabesque didn’t appreciate GOP tricking him earlier.”
GHEORGHE: “Jean Rabesque grabbing onto the arm of the Phantom Republican as he picks him up … and he twists it up and around and goes behind the former World Heavyweight champion … Rabesque really putting pressure on now … and GOP is trying to find some way out of it.”
JIVE: “If Rabesque were smart he wouldn’t give GOP so much leeway.”
GHEORGHE: “The Phantom Republican reaching back .. and he grabs onto Rabesque’s hair! The referee quickly counting him .. but Rabesque wrenches the arm and GOP releases his grip. Rabesque drops GOP’s arm, spins him around … boot the gut! DDT!”
JULIUS: “I’m surprised Rabesque is working the arm, I’d figure he’d go after the legs!”
JIVE: “You’d figure… four?”
JULIUS: “Honestly, don’t talk. Really.”
GHEORGHE: “Rabesque grabs GOP … and drags him into the corner! GOP back to his feet now .. Rabesque slamming GOP’s head into the top turnbuckle! ONCE… TWICE…”
CROWD: “THREE! FOUR! FIVE! SIX! SEVEN! EIGHT! NINE! TEN!”
(SFX: Huge pop!)
GHEORGHE: “GOP looking all out of sorts now. Rabesque hooks him … SNAP SUPLEX! Cover! ONE …. TWO … KICKOUT!”
JIVE: “Rabesque trying to get some quick pins, but even after leaving an impression on the turnbuckle pad with his face, GOP has the ring awareness to kick out.”
GHEORGHE: “Jean Rabesque gets to his feet and he nods at the crowd. GOP starting to get back to his feet … he’s met by Rabesque who backs him into the ropes …. Irish whip to the opposite side … Rabesque ducks his head … BUT GOP leap frogs over him! GOP against the ropes as Rabesque turns …. FLYING CROSS BOD… NO!! RABESQUE CAUGHT HIM!”
(SFX: Huge pop!)
GHEORGHE: “AND HITS HIM WITH THE FALL AWAY SLAM!”
JIVE: “Right when I thought GOP was going to get his mojo back!”
JULIUS: “Ah young Palawan, the match is still early.”
GHEORGHE: “Oh jeez. Rabesque getting to his feet .. and GOP rolls to the outside to recollect himself.”
JIVE: “This is a chance for the World Heavyweight championship .. GOP is going to take his sweet time!”
JULIUS: “Well, it’s a chance to go to the second match later tonight ..”
JIVE: “You know what I meant, jackass.”
GHEORGHE: “Jean Rabesque now walking over to the ropes … and he is yelling at GOP to get back in the ring…. GOP looks up … and then yanks Rabesque feet out from under him!”
JIVE: “Are there any other ploys Rabesque is going to fall for tonight?”
GHEORGHE: “GOP quickly rolls into the ring .. and both men are on their feet! GOP with a left hook.. BUT RABESQUE BLOCKS IT! GOP with a right hook .. but Rabesque blocks that one, too! Rabesque not able to block the boot to the stomach though! GOP HOOKS HIM … PILEDRIVER!”
JULIUS: “GOP has taken advantage of the situation.. and don’t expect him to make stupid mistakes like Rabesque.”
GHEORGHE: “The Phantom Republican picking Rabesque from the mat … and he hooks the arm… and yanks down on it! Again! A third time … and finally plants Rabesque to the mat with a short-arm clothesline! Jean Rabesque sits up… AND GOP FROM BEHIND SMASHING WITH A RUNNING KNEE TO THE BACK OF THE SKULL!”
JULIUS: “Watch it, GOP .. you might actually knock some sense into Rabesque that way.”
GHEORGHE: “The Phantom Republican standing over the body of Jean Rabesque … and he drops the leg across the throat. GOP with a cover …. But Rabesque is out before the one count.”
JIVE: “Nonchalant cover there.. even I know that it would probably take a hooked leg to pin Rabesque.”
GHEORGHE: “Oh stop! Jean Rabesque is a former Television and World Heavyweight champion … and has a long storied career in *professional wrestling! The Phantom Republican letting Jean Rabesque get to his feet … he grabs him and irish whips him into the ropes … Rabesque comes back … and GOP hits the belly to belly suplex!”
JULIUS: “Did you hear the thud when Rabesque hit the mat?”
GHEORGHE: “GOP pops back up and you can just sense the arrogance…”
JIVE: “Is that what that was? I thought this punk behind me just hadn’t showered.”
GHEORGHE: “Jean Rabesque pushes himself up off the mat … and here comes GOP … GOP from behind …. AND HE LOCKS ON THE SLEEPER!!”
JULIUS: “Terror Alert Green .. Rabesque is locked in.”
GHEORGHE: “GOP has that hold on tight … and Jean Rabesque trying to fight … but you can tell that he’s losing it quickly. His arms are starting to slow down ….”
JIVE: “It’s like GOP is playing a tape recording of Rabesque’s own voice to him.. Rabesque is passing out fast.”
GHEORGHE: “Rabesque trying to make some last ditch efforts to get out of the sleeper …. And I think he’s out!! Rabesque’s arms have flopped to his sides and his whole body is starting to droop.”
JULIUS: “The referee checking on him .. and he lifts the arm … and it falls.”
GHEORGHE: “The referee picks up Rabesque’s arm again.. and it falls a second time!”
(SFX: The sound of the fans stomping on the boat deck trying to get Rabesque back into the match.)
GHEORGHE: “The fans hoping for some sort of rebound by Rabesque .. but it doesn’t look too good as the referee picks up his arm a third time …. He releases it …. AND RABESQUE’S ARM STAYS UP! Jean Rabesque …. He’s fighting back!”
JIVE: “Damn, and I thought I was going to be rid of him early, too.”
GHEORGHE: “Rabesque now … ELBOW TO THE GUT! GOP keeps the hold on …. AND RABESQUE WITH ANOTHER! A THIRD! The Phantom Republican’s grasp looking like it’s starting to falter… RABESQUE … RABESQUE HOOKS HE WAIST….. BELLY TO BELLY SUPLEX!”
JULIUS: “GOP let his hold slip enough so that Rabesque could get to his side… and that turned out to be a bad thing for the Phantom Republican. Now both men are on the mat.”
GHEORGHE: “And both men are making their way to opposite corners! GOP right in front of us … and he’s up to his feet first! Jean Rabesque still getting up … GOP takes off with a full head of steam! AND HE HITS RABESQUE WITH A STIF… NO!”
(SFX: Fans pop huge!)
GHEORGHE: “Rabesque moved!! GOP hits the corner hard!! Rabesque with the roll up! ONE …………. TWO ……………. THREE!!!!”
JIVE: “GOP OUT! GOP GOT OUT!”
GHEORGHE: “GOP pops back his feet … but Rabesque is up … and takes GOP down with the arm drag! GOP slides across the ring … but he gets right back up!! GOP charges… and Rabesque takes him down with another armdrag!”
JULIUS: “Pace is starting to pick up!”
GHEORGHE: “GOP up … and Rabesque with a standing dropkick … BUT GOP SWIPES IT AWAY! Rabesque goes down to the mat.”
JIVE: “Did Jean Rabesque really think he was going to keep up with the Phantom Republican?”
GHEORGHE: “The Phantom Republican now waiting for Rabesque to get up … he comes at him … BIG LEFT.. NO! Rabesque ducks! GOP swings wildly and gets turned around … Rabesque with a hook … BRIDGING GERMAN SUPLEX!!! ONE …………….. TWO ……………. THREE—NO NO NO!”
JULIUS: “GOP managed to roll out before the three..”
GHEORGHE: “It would be an honor to see either one of these men face the World Heavyweight champion in Birmingham … and watching this match you can sense that both men are able to sense the other’s next move!”
JIVE: “The man from Montreal trying everything he can .. but he’s got to realize that this is America .. and GOP rules here.”
JULIUS: “Uh, Nick, we’re in Cuba.”
JIVE: “Whatever!”
GHEORGHE: “Jean Rabesque grabs onto the ropes and pulls himself back up … he walks over to the Phantom Republican … and stomps on the back of the knee! Rabesque stomping the knee of GOP repeatedly … and GOP trying to roll outside the ring!”
JIVE: “Let him get some air, jeez!”
GHEORGHE: “GOP makes it to the ring apron …but Rabesque grabs onto his leg and pulls him back into the middle of the ring!”
JULIUS: “That’s not fair … the referee should have backed Rabesque off.”
GHEORGHE: “Rabesque now yanks GOP’s leg up .. and slams the knee into the ground!”
JIVE: “Rabesque trying to weaken the knee to set up for the Figure Four.”
GHEORGHE: “The former World Heavyweight champion now bringing GOP to his feet …. He brings him up … AND PLANTS GOP WITH A BRAINBUSTER! Rabesque now dragging GOP over to the ropes … and he places the leg on…. Before hopping up and coming down on the knee! AGAIN! GOP now getting his leg off the rope … and clutching his knee!”
JULIUS: “GOP’s got to find out some way to hold off Rabesque from doing any more damage.”
GHEORGHE: “Jean Rabesque turning GOP over onto his stomach .. grabs GOP’s leg and places it around his own … and now Rabesque leans forward and grabs the chin of GOP!”
JIVE: “I don’t think the Phantom Republican is supposed to bend that way!”
GHEORGHE: “The referee over to see if GOP wants to throw in the towel… but GOP swipes at him!”
JULIUS: “Careful now .. you don’t want to get disqualified.”
GHEORGHE: “Rabesque placing a lot of pressure on the knee of the Phantom Republican … but I don’t think GOP is going to give up this easily!”
JIVE: “GOP is a fighter! He’s fighting for the American dream!”
GHEORGHE: “Rabesque … I think sensing that he isn’t going to get GOP to give up, releases the hold.”
JULIUS: “But the damage is already down, Gheorghe…”
GHEORGHE: “Jean Rabesque stands over the Phantom Republican .. and drops a fist! Rabesque now picking up GOP … and scoop slams him right in front of the corner!”
(SFX: Fans pop!)
GHEORGHE: “AND RABESQUE IS HEADING UP TOP! Jean Rabesque perched on the top rope ….. AND HE FLIES OFF WITH A FLYING ELBOW DROP!”
(SFX: Crowd is silent.)
JULIUS: “GOP rolled out of the way!”
GHEORGHE: “The Phantom Republican somehow sensed what was coming! He moved and Rabesque hit the mat hard! Both men are down!”
JIVE: “If they both stay down for the count … does this mean that Shawn Hart automatically becomes the #1 contender?”
GHEORGHE: “I would think so … but that’s not going to happen! That can’t happen!”
JULIUS: “The referee up to five now .. and I don’t see either one of them moving.”
REF: “SIX………………. SEVEN ………………. EIGHT ………………..”
(SFX: HUGE POP~~!)
GHEORGHE: “RABESQUE SAT UP!! JEAN RABESQUE IS GETTING TO HIS FEET!”
JIVE: “Slowly.”
GHEORGHE: “Jean Rabesque is on his feet …. And ……. GOP IS MOVING! GOP IS CRAWLING TO THE ROPES!”
JULIUS: “He needs to get out of there… Rabesque is starting to make his way over.”
GHEORGHE: “Jean Rabesque grabs onto the tights of GOP …. BELLY TO BACK SU…. NO!”
JIVE: “GOP flipped right out of it!!”
JULIUS: “Yea, but he landed on that knee .. and it gave out! GOP’s on the mat.”
GHEORGHE: “Jean Rabesque .. HE’S GRABBING THE LEG!! HE’s GOING FOR THE FIGURE FOUR!!!”
(SFX: Fans EXPLODE.)
GHEORGHE: “The fans are on their feet as Jean Rabesque turns …. AND HE’s GOT IT…….. NOOOO!! GOP KICKED RABESQUE IN THE FACE WITH HIS FREE FOOT!”
JULIUS: “Thank god!”
GHEORGHE: “Rabesque falls back flat on his backside … he looks stunned! But he’s back up… Rabesque grabs GOP … and he picks him up … Irish whip into the corner …. NO ! REVERSAL BY GOP AND RABESQUE GOES CHEST FIRST ….”
JULIUS: “Oh no he didn’t!”
GHEORGHE: “Rabesque braced himself! GOP though charging in behind Rabesque ….”
(SFX: FANS POP!)
GHEORGHE: “Rabesque!! Rabesque pulled himself onto the top turnbuckle as GOP runs into the turnbuckle pads!! Rabesque now ..”
JULIUS: “What the hell is he doing!”
GHEORGHE: “RABESQUE … RABESQUE ON THE SHOULDERS OF GOP ….. VICTORY ROLL!!!”
(SFX: FANS EXPLODE~~!!! But then begin to jeer massively!!)
GHEORGHE: “NO!!! GOP … GOP STOPS IT!! GOP NOW PLACING HIS KNEES ON THE SHOULDERS OF RABESQUE PINNING HIM TO THE MAT …………. ONE ………………….. TWO ………………………. THREE!!!”
(SFX: FANS ERUPT! Bell rings.)
JULIUS: “GOP DID IT!! He beat Jean Rabesque again! Looks like that 2005 match wasn’t a fluke … The Phantom Republican is the better wrestler.”
JACOBS: “Ladies and gentlemen…. The winner of the match, via pinfall ….. and moving on to tonight’s second match …..”
(CUEUP: ‘The Imperial March’ by John Williams.)
JACOBS: “THE PHANTOM ………….. REPUBLICAN!”
GHEORGHE: “My god what a match!!”
JIVE: “Was there any doubt, Gheorghe?! The Phantom Republican is here to save New ERA once and for all!”
GHEORGHE: “Congratulations go out to GOP who put on a hell of a match against Jean Rabesque .. one day those two will meet in the ring again.. and maybe, just maybe, it will be for the World Heavyweight championship itself!”
