(FADEIN: Backstage as we see Larry Tact walking around the back.)
TACT: “STARR! We need to talk NOW. STARR… where are you…”
(Tact walks to Karla Starr’s lockerroom and knocks on the door.)
TACT: “Starr …. We need to talk..”
(Larry Tact opens the lockerroom door a bit and peeks in … he then walks in and shuts the door … CUTTO: The announce table with Tom Gheorghe and Nick Jive.)
GHEORGHE: “And we are back.. but what is going on there? Larry Tact is looking to talk to Karla Starr?? He seemed pretty pressed to talk to her.”
JIVE: “Well it was Starr who was attacking him and Jean Rabesque leading up to Destrucity … and now …who knows! But Tact is up next …”
GHEORGHE: “That is true … and what we have next should be an interesting match as ‘Rage o Fire’ Jared Wells steps into the ring for the first time in a long time against the former New ERA World Heavyweight Champion, Larry Tact.”
JIVE: “Larry Tact really solidified the World Heavyweight Championship .. and it’s a shame that now its around the waist of some loser..”
GHEORGHE: “Jean Rabesque is an incredible talent, one of the best in the business … and he’s going to carry the World Heavyweight Championship to even further heights.”
JIVE: “That’s not possible, Tom … Larry Tact IS the epitome of what the World Heavyweight Championship stands for.”
GHEORGHE: “Larry Tact is going to have his hands full here tonight against Jared Wells. Wells is making a splash elsewhere as he is currently the BAD World Champion in the WFW … another promotion that Larry Tact is currently in.”
JIVE: “And hopefully he’ll take that title from him in the WFW.”
GHEORGHE: “Let’s send this thing down to Carl Jacobs and get it started.”
(CUTTO: The big screens as the lineup for this match comes onto the screen, the crowd immediately begins to boo.)
JIVE: “Doesn’t seem like the fans appreciate either man’s contributions to the sport of professional wrestling.”
JACOBS: “The following match is scheduled for ONE fall and has a thirty minute time limit!!”
GHEORGHE: “I could see this thing going the full thirty, Nick .. these guys are both at the top of their game.”
JACOBS: “Introducing first … hailing from Manhattan, New York …”
(CUEUP: ‘Karma’ by Diffuser as Larry Tact makes his way down to the ring .. the fans pelt him with a few pieces of trash, which he ignores. There are some fans who are giving him support, as the crowd is evenly split.)
JACOBS: “He stands six foot six and weighs 252 pounds …… the former New ERA World Heavyweight Champion ……… LARRY TACT!”
JIVE: “Tact looks focused today … this could be a preview of a upcoming WFW match between these two.”
JACOBS: “And his opponent …… hailing from BALTIMORE, MARYLAND ….”
(CUEUP: ‘Pistol Grip Pump’ by Rage Against the Machine. ‘Rage o Fire’ Jared Wells walks down the rampway pompously, wearing a “L.O.V.E.” shirt, the BAD World Title around his waist.)
JACOBS: “Standing six foot one … weighing 234 pounds … he is the current BAD WORLD HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPION ….. ‘Rage o Fire’ JARED WELLS!”
(SFX: Bell rings.)
GHEORGHE: “And Jared Wells showing no respect to the New ERA fans as he is bringing the BAD World title to the ring with him!”
JIVE: “Oh get over it … he is the champion, he can bring that title to whatever league he damn well wishes.”
GHEORGHE: “Wells talking some trash at Larry Tact …..”
(SFX: Crowd pops)
GHEORGHE: “AND LARRY TACT POPS HIM IN THE MOUTH!!! JARED WELLS DROPS THE BAD WORLD TITLE ON THE MAT!”
JIVE: “I wouldn’t have disrespected the former Champ like that…”
GHEORGHE: “Larry Tact is now repeatedly kicking Jared Wells in the back … and Jared Wells is trying to crawl into the corner!!”
JIVE: “The referee is trying to get Tact to let Wells to his feet. He hasn’t even taken off his shirt yet!”
GHEORGHE: “Wells is in the corner now … and the referee is stepping in …. AND JARED WELLS DIVES OUT OF THE CORNER WITH THE BAD WORLD TITLE AND CLIPS LARRY TACT IN THE BACK OF THE KNEE WITH THE TITLE!!”
JIVE: “That’s playing it smart!”
GHEORGHE: “The referee turns around just after Wells throws the title to the side and Wells is acting like he didn’t do anything but tackle Tact!! Larry Tact is holding that right knee of his …. AND NOW JARED WELLS IS STOMPING ON THE KNEE OF TACT!”
JIVE: “Tact got a little ahead of himself .. he’s got to realize that Jared Wells is a VERY experienced wrestler, he knows how to take advantage of ANY situation.”
GHEORGHE: “Jared Wells now picking Larry Tact up … Wells with an irish whip …. BUT TACT STUMBLES AND FALLS TO THE MAT! His leg couldn’t support the weight! Jared Wells now with a huge smile on his face ….. he drops the elbow …. BUT LARRY TACT ROLLS OUT OF THE WAY AND WELLS HITS THE APRON!”
JIVE: “Even with a busted knee cap, Larry Tact is showing some intelligence… this is why he was World champion, Tom.”
GHEORGHE: “These two brawled earlier in the green room … and now they’re finishing their business here.. Jared Wells is back on his feet …. And Larry Tact is on the ropes trying to get to his feet …. JARED WELLS CHARGES ….. AND HE CLOTHESLINES LARRY TACT OVER THE TOP ROPE!”
JIVE: “And Wells goes over, too!”
GHEORGHE: “No! Wells hung on to the top rope … AND HE FLIPS HIMSELF BACK INTO THE RING.. what stamina by the BAD World Champion.”
JIVE: “The BAD World Title is known for its hardcore match stipulations … I’m surprised that Wells is able to show such training …”
GHEORGHE: “Wells wasn’t always a brawler / hardcore type of guy … he’s always had some fine technical skills … it’s a shame that he doesn’t show them off more often.”
JIVE: “Well, he’s about to show off some brawling skills, because he’s going to the outside!”
GHEORGHE: “Jared Wells slides out from under the bottom rope … and Larry Tact is on the ground holding his knee …. Jared Wells walks over to Larry Tact..”
(SFX: Crowd pops.)
GHEORGHE: “AND LARRY TACT JUST POPPED JARED WELLS IN THE FACE WITH THE BAD WORLD TITLE! WELLS GOES DOWN HARD!”
JIVE: “Tact must have landed close to the title! What a play!”
GHEORGHE: “Larry Tact now crawls over to Wells …. AND HE’S HITTING HIM WITH LEFTS AND RIGHTS RIGHT INTO THE KISSER! Larry Tact is NOT holding back! And here comes the referee to get these two back into the ring!”
JIVE: “Figures, the law ruins the fun.”
GHEORGHE: “Larry Tact is using the referee to prop himself up .. and now the referee is asking him if he is okay to continue … and Tact is shaking his head yes… Larry Tact rolls into the ring … and now the referee is getting Wells to his feet.”
JIVE: “The referee has his hands full with these two …”
GHEORGHE: “The referee rolls Wells into the ring as he’s starting to come to … AND LARRY TACT IS STOMPING ON WELLS WITH HIS ONE GOOD LEG!”
JIVE: “You have to take advantage of any opening you have, even if you are peg legged.”
GHEORGHE: “Larry Tact now drops to the mat …. And Tact wraps his arms around the neck of Jared Wells …. And he’s got him in a side headlock, and it looks like Tact has a pretty good grip on it.”
JIVE: “Larry Tact is going to try to wear Wells out as fast as he can so he can lock him in the Tactful Surrender.”
GHEORGHE: “Larry Tact is wrenching on the neck of Wells … and Wells eyes are shutting …….. WAIT … WELLS ROLLS BACK AND PUTS TACT’s SHOULDERS ON THE MAT!!! ONE ………… TWO—NO! Kickout!”
JIVE: “I’m not sure Jared Wells made a serious effort for the pin there … I think it was more to break up the headlock.”
GHEORGHE: “Larry Tact releases the headlock and is now using the ropes to get back to his feet…… And now Jared Wells is getting on his feet.... Jared Wells walking over to Larry Tact …. AND TACT WITH A KICK TO THE GUT …. NO! JARED WELLS CATCHES THE FOOT!”
JIVE: “That’s his good leg!”
GHEORGHE: “Larry Tact is standing on his bad knee ….. which means ALL his weight is on that already damaged knee …. And Larry Tact looks to be in pain!”
JIVE: “And Jared Wells is holding the other leg of Tact to try to prolong the pressure!”
GHEORGHE: “AND JARED WELLS LEG SWEEPS THE BAD LEG OF LARRY TACT AND TACT GOES TO THE MAT!”
JIVE: “Oh no …”
GHEORGHE: “JARED WELLS IS CALLING FOR A FIGURE FOUR! HE IS TRYING TO INJURE TACT PERMANENTLY!”
JIVE: “Larry Tact is trying to block it! Tact is trying to grab the arms of Wells!”
GHEORGHE: “And Jared Wells KICKS LARRY TACT IN THE FACE! Wells grabs the leg ….. AND JARED WELLS LOCKS ON THE FIGURE FOUR!”
JIVE: “I can only imagine how happy Jean Rabesque is right now watching this…”
GHEORGHE: “I’m sure Rabesque is thinking more about his non-title match with this ANTAEUS character more than he is Tact / Wells.”
JIVE: “Rabesquador faced Tact at the PPV, and is taking on Wells at the FWSS … so I think he may be interested..”
GHEORGHE: “Larry Tact is struggling to get to the ropes …. But I think he is too far away! Jared Wells is SCREAMING at Tact to give up! Wells is telling Tact that he is NOTHING! Wells looks possessed!”
JIVE: “How long can Larry Tact last?!”
GHEORGHE: “Tact is turning red all over …. And he is screaming … BUT HE IS NOT GIVING UP!”
JIVE: “The heart of a champion..”
GHEORGHE: “But he’s not the champion… of anything.”
JIVE: “WELL HE SHOULD BE!”
(SFX: Bell rings.)
JIVE: “What the hell? See you were talking to me and I missed Tact win!”
GHEORGHE: “I’m not sure what’s going on! Jared Wells looks just as confused as us! He releases the figure four and is walking over to the referee… Larry Tact is grabbing his right knee ….. and he does NOT look in good shape, Nick.”
JACOBS: “Ladies and gentlemen, the referee has informed me that due to the extent of Larry Tact’s injured knee, he is calling for the end of the match .. therefore, due to the referee’s decision … the winner of this match ………….. ‘RAGE o FIRE’ JARED WELLS!”
JIVE: “Tact was about to make a come back! The referee can’t do that!”
GHEORGHE: “The referee is now telling Jared Wells to go to the back … and he is over to Larry Tact … and here come some EMTs!”
(EMTs come running down the rampway as the crowd goes silent… finally, following them are two others who are carrying a gurney.)
JIVE: “They have a gurney!”
GHEORGHE: “This must be worse than we originally thought … Tact took the shot to the knee with the BAD World title … I think Tact might have further injured the knee when he was clotheslined to the arena floor …. And then Wells was relentless …. Ladies and gentlemen, we gotta take a commercial break .. we’ll have an update when we come back!”
