(CUTTO: Ringside.)
GHEORGHE: “We are just moments away from Juliet Marceau’s big announcement … and you’ve got to wonder if this is about that show that’ll be happening at the Molson Centre in Montreal."
JIVE: “All signs point to yes, Tom.”
GHEORGHE: “Are you a Magic 8-Ball now?”
JIVE: “All signs point to go fuck yourself, Tom.”
GHEORGHE: “Hey now…”
(CUEUP: ‘Violet’ by Hole as the fans begin to jeer… even as they stand on their feet. New ERA Vice President Juliet Marceau walks through the curtain and soaks up the fan reaction as she heads down to the ring.)
JIVE: “Marceau looks as stunning as usual..”
GHEORGHE: “Well there’s only one thing Marceau can be out here for .. and she’s taking the microphone from Carl Jacobs … UNLESS … is Marceau out here to respond to the Phantom Republican’s demands from earlier?!”
JIVE: “I wouldn’t exactly call them DEMANDS … but perhaps she’s out here to clarify everything.”
(Juliet Marceau stands in the middle of the ring with her hands on her hips. She puts the microphone up to her mouth, but pauses as the fans continue to jeer.)
MARCEAU: “You know, if you ignorant fans would just be quiet for five minutes you might gain something useful out of me being here right now.”
(SFX: Immense crowd heat.)
MARCEAU: “First things first though. The Phantom Republican…”
(SFX: Crowd jeers heavily at the mention of GOP.)
JIVE: “She is going to say something about him!”
MARCEAU: “You want Jean Rabesque banned from appearing at your match?”
(Marceau pauses as she looks around at the crowd, who have quieted down.)
MARCEAU: “CONSIDER IT DONE.”
(SFX: Crowd jeers!)
MARCEAU: “But now the real reason I’m out here.”
(Crowd quiets down again as they all look on in anticipation.)
GHEORGHE: “This is it …”
MARCEAU: “I AM PREGNANT!”
JIVE: “WHAT?!”
GHEORGHE: “That’s the announcement?!”
MARCEAU: “I got you! HA! Like I’d really want to have something growing inside me for 9 months, then go through 20 or so hours of labor… PLEASE!”
(SFX: Crowd jeers hardcore.)
JIVE: “Marceau got you, Tom!”
GHEORGHE: “Don’t even try to pretend…”
MARCEAU: “But seriously .. I know that all you piss ants out there LOVE to hear about upcoming events …. Especially the BIG ONES, if you know what I mean..”
(SFX: Crowd pops!)
MARCEAU: “That’s why I am out here.. to let you all know … that New ERA of Wrestling has landed a place… a place where TRUE CANADIAN FANS can see New ERA and its THIRD pay per view …”
(SFX: Crowd jeers!)
MARCEAU: “Coming to you from the MOLSON CENTRE …. In MONTREAL, QUEBEC (crowd jeers HARDCORE as they hate Montreal) …”
GHEORGHE: “Marceau is insulting the fans in Calgary by calling Montreal fans true Canadians..”
JIVE: “She’s right! Montreal fans have a lot more class than Calgary’s!”
MARCEAU: “It is … INTERNATIONAL ………… INTRIGUE!”
(As Juliet Marceau says this she points to the big screens where the logo for New ERA’s third pay per view, International Intrigue, shows up prompting huge pops from the fans, despite the fact its in Montreal.)
GHEORGHE: “IT’s THE PAY PER VIEW!”
JIVE: “I KNEW IT! I called it, Tom!”
GHEORGHE: “New ERA’s third pay per view will be International Intrigue!! From the Molson Centre!”
MARCEAU: “And that … my friends, is the way it goes! Enjoy the rest of the show … because after tonight, you can kiss New ERA goodbye … we’ll NEVER come back to this rat infested hole EVER …. AGAIN!”
(CUEUP: ‘Violet’ by Hole as Marceau exits the ring to crowd heat. She walks straight up the ramp, walking right by row after row of fans giving her the one finger salute.)
GHEORGHE: “I can’t believe it!”
JIVE: “The Molson Centre is a beautiful arena .. and apparently Marceau thinks much more highly of it than McMahon Stadium!”
GHEORGHE: “Forget about that … up next we’ve got a special REVENGE MATCH! This match is a Falls Count Anywhere match .. and it is pitting two men who last faced in a Loser Leaves Town match..”
JIVE: “ El Arco Iris is going to try to keep his winning ways against Travis Smith.. even though Smith outsmarted New ERA brass and has found himself back in New ERA.”
GHEORGHE: “This is true… Smith’s Loser Leaves Town contract stated that he was open to return if he wanted after six months .. and here it is six months later and ‘Too Sweet’ is back. He made a stunning return last RAUCOUS when he attacked DREDD member John Doe, who he was scheduled to have a match with at New ERA’s first pay per view DESTRUCITY … and now he’s trying to avenge his excommunication from New ERA by taking on El Arco Iris.”
(CUTTO: Ringside. Carl Jacobs stands in the ring as the lineup flashes on screen.)
JACOBS: “The following match is scheduled for one fall and is a FALLS COUNT ANYWHERE GRUDGE MATCH! Introducing first..”
(CUEUP: ‘Forever’ by Kid Rock. Silver glitter falls from the ceiling onto the fans as they begin to jeer. ‘Too Sweet’ Travis Smith walks out from behind the curtains and holds his arms high in the air.)
JACOBS: “He stands five foot seven and weighs 175 pounds ….. hailing from Cincinnati, Ohio… ‘TOO SWEET’ TRAVIS SMITH!”
JIVE: “This match is a Falls Count Anywhere match … and both these men are high flyers… it should be one hell of a match!”
GHEORGHE: “Especially considering how angry Travis Smith is with El Arco Iris!”
JACOBS: “And his opponent…”
(CUEUP: ‘Tunak Tunak Tun’ by Daler Mehndi. Rainbow colored strobe lights flash across the arena as the fans pop when El Arco Iris comes running down the rampway.)
JACOBS: “He stands five foot six and weighs 190 pounds … hailing from somewhere over the rainbow…. EL ARC…….”
GHEORGHE: “AND IRIS SLIDES INTO THE RING AND DOESN’T EVEN WAIT FOR CARL JACOBS TO FINISH ANNOUNCING HIM AS HE LOU THESZ PRESSES TRAVIS SMITH!”
(SFX: Bell rings!)
JIVE: “Carl Jacobs got out of the ring in a hurry as he didn’t want to get caught up in it.”
GHEORGHE: “ El Arco Iris immediately grabs ahold of Travis Smith … AND HE SENDS HIM INTO THE CORNER ……. Travis Smith hits the turnbuckles chest first …. AND HERE COMES IRIS! Iris with a dropkick sends Smith chest-first into the turnbuckle pads AGAIN! El Arco Iris locks the waist … AND HE BRINGS SMITH OVER WITH A BRIDGING GERMAN SUPLEX!”
JIVE: “But Smith kicks out before the ref gets a chance to get down! El Arco Iris coming out fast on the offensive … he wants to get Travis Smith out of it before he has a chance to make a comeback. In a Falls Count Anywhere, you don’t want to be on the receiving end as you explore new frontiers.”
GHEORGHE: “ Travis Smith trying to get to his feet … but Iris cuts him off with some European uppercuts which send him back into the corner … Iris quickly hops onto him … AND TAKES HIM TO THE CENTER OF THE RING WITH A MONKEY FLIP! Iris back to his feet, and he drops the leg across the throat of ‘Too Sweet!’”
JIVE: “Iris trying to make sure he keeps Smith on the mat.. if both these guys go to the air, its anyone’s game.”
GHEORGHE: “ El Arco Iris now on the mat… and he locks on a front face lock submission!”
JIVE: “Iris has this hold locked on air tight.. and with Smith in the center of the ring he won’t be able to break it by grabbing the ropes.”
GHEORGHE: “The referee trying to get down to ask Smith if he wants to submit .. but Smith keeps on yelling out no..”
JIVE: “ Travis Smith needs to be careful in this match .. not only is he facing a dangerous opponent in Iris … but you’ve got to wonder if John Doe and the rest of DREDD will make an appearance if this heads out into the arena.”
GHEORGHE: “You also have Trevor Cane. Cane attacked Smith as he walked to the back last RAUCOUS … and one wonders if that was just a one time deal, or if Smith will be his first real task.”
JIVE: “Well, we won’t know unless Smith somehow gets out of this front facelock.”
GHEORGHE: “ El Arco Iris has the submission locked on … but Travis Smith won’t give in… and finally Iris releases the hold!”
JIVE: “If he’s not going to get anywhere all he’s doing is exerting his own strength in keeping it on. Iris might be a little … fruity .. but he’s not 100% stupid.”
GHEORGHE: “Iris now drags Smith to the ropes … and he slides under… AND NOW THIS MATCH IS BEING BROUGHT TO THE ARENA FLOOR!”
JIVE: “And as some people are inclined to say … BUSINESS IS ABOUT TO PICK UP!”
GHEORGHE: “Iris has Smith on his feet … AND HE DRIVES THE BACK OF SMITH INTO THE GUARD RAIL! Iris backs up a few steps … AND HE DRILLS SMITH WITH A SPINNING HEEL KICK THAT SENDS HIM OVER THE GUARD RAIL AND INTO THE CROWD!”
JIVE: “Look at them scatter! If I was one of them, I’d stay and hope I’d get injured so I could sue!”
GHEORGHE: “Unlike you, Nick, the people here are looking for action…”
JIVE: “I’m always looking for action..”
GHEORGHE: “You know what I mean! Iris now hops on top of the guardrail… AND HE FLIES OFF AND SPLASHES TRAVIS SMITH IN THE FRONT ROW! Iris now driving blow after blow into the head of ‘Too Sweet’ …. AND HE’s GRABBING A CHAIR!”
JIVE: “Iris might have gotten some good ideas from watching Taylor Mathis destroy Deuce earlier …”
GHEORGHE: “Let’s not bring that up! What Mathis did earlier was …”
JIVE: “Great!”
GHEORGHE: “Disturbing. Iris has the chair …. AND HE SWINGS IT DOWN ACROSS THE BACK OF SMITH! Travis Smith lets out a yell … AND IRIS HITS HIM AGAIN! Smith tries to crawl away underneath some chairs … and Iris is batting the chairs to the side as he stalks him…. AND IRIS WITH ANOTHER SHOT TO THE BACK! Travis Smith now lays still … and Iris places the chair on his head ……. Iris takes a few steps back … AND RUNS AND DROPS THE LEG ON THE CHAIR!!”
JIVE: “Iris has a new found mean streak in him … he’s sick of being pushed around and he’s showing that tonight!”
GHEORGHE: “Iris now pulls Smith up from the ground … AND HE FLINGS HIM INTO THE GUARDRAIL! Smith hits it hard and slumps to his knees… Iris charges in …. AND TRAVIS SMITH WITH A BACK BODY DROP SENDING IRIS OVER THE GUARDRAIL AND TO THE FLOOR ON THE OTHER SIDE!”
JIVE: “At least they’re making their way back to the ring!”
GHEORGHE: “Iris getting back to his feet … and Smith isn’t able to capitalize on the back body drop as Iris pulls him by the hair over the guard rail … BUT SMITH WITH A LOW BLOW DOUBLES OVER IRIS!!! Travis Smith reaches over the guardrail… AND HE PULLS BACK A CHAIR AND SMASHES IT INTO THE SKULL OF IRIS!”
JIVE: “Igby goes down!”
GHEORGHE: “ Travis Smith trying to stand and he’s holding his back… but he still manages to set up the chair!”
JIVE: “But can he use it to his advantage?”
GHEORGHE: “The chair is set up … Smith drags El Arco Iris to his feet …. AND HE HITS A SWINGING NECKBREAKER! Travis Smith holding on to his back on the ground … but he is getting up!”
JIVE: “Now isn’t he a trooper!”
GHEORGHE: “ Travis Smith is up … and he has El Arco Iris …. Smith with Iris … AND HE IS GOING TO POWERBOMB HIM ONTO THE CHAIR!”
JIVE: “Iris’ days might be numbered if Smith hits this!”
GHEORGHE: “ Travis Smith lifts him up … BUT HIS BACK GIVES OUT! IRIS REVERSES …..”
(SFX: Crowd pops huge!)
GHEORGHE: “AND IRIS WITH A HURRINCANRANA RIGHT ONTO THE CHAIR!!! THE CHAIR IS BUSTED AND BOTH MEN ARE ON THE ARENA FLOOR AND THEY’RE NOT MOVING!”
JIVE: “ Travis Smith could have a broken neck!! Iris utterly destroyed any chance of Smith getting revenge in this match!”
GHEORGHE: “The referee is checking on both men … and Iris sits up!”
JIVE: “If El Arco Iris makes the pin right now .. he will have this match won!”
GHEORGHE: “ El Arco Iris uses the ring apron to pull himself to his feet … and now he grabs Travis Smith and rolls him into the ring! Iris rolls into the ring himself … he covers ‘Too Sweet’ ….. ONE …………… TWO ………….. THREE!”
JIVE: “SMITH KICKED OUT!”
GHEORGHE: “ Travis Smith kicks out at the very last moment possible! At least we know he’s still alive now!”
JIVE: “I guess that’s a good thing.”
GHEORGHE: “ El Arco Iris back to his feet … and he picks up Travis Smith …. AND HE’s BRINGING HIM TO THE CORNER!”
JIVE: “He can’t be bringing him up top…”
GHEORGHE: “Iris places Smith sitting on the top turnbuckle … AND IRIS HEADS UP WITH HIM!!!”
JIVE: “He’s insane!”
GHEORGHE: “ El Arco Iris is now standing with Travis Smith … he hooks the waist …….. AND THEY BOTH GO DOWN WITH IRIS HITTING A BELLY TO BELLY SUPERPLEX!!!!”
JIVE: “By God I think Iris is trying to send him out for another six months!”
GHEORGHE: “ El Arco Iris rolling around on the mat … and he drapes an arm across the chest of Travis Smith …….. ONE ……………… TWO ……………….. THREE – NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!”
JIVE: “How did Travis Smith kick out?!”
GHEORGHE: “I don’t know, Nick .. but both men are on the mat!”
JIVE: “Simply amazing!”
GHEORGHE: “ El Arco Iris rolls too the ropes and he is getting to his feet …. AND NOW HE IS STOMPING HIS FOOT!”
JIVE: “If Travis Smith can ever get to his feet … he’ll be met with the Happy Dance … but I think Smith is done for.”
GHEORGHE: “Iris stops stomping his foot …. And now he’s looking around … AND HE’s POINTING TO THE CORNER!”
(SFX: Crowd pops!)
GHEORGHE: “AND NOW EL ARCO IRIS IS CLIMBING THE ROPES!”
JIVE: “What can he possibly be doing now ….”
GHEORGHE: “Iris measuring Travis Smith….”
(SFX: CROWD POPS HUGE!)
GHEORGHE: “450 SPLASH! 450 SPLASH! IRIS WITH THE COVER …….. ONE ………… TWO ………………… THREEEEEEEEEEE!!!!”
(SFX: Bell rings.)
JACOBS: “The winner of this match …… EL ARCO IRIS!”
GHEORGHE: “Iris with a HUGE win tonight in stunning fashion … a 450 Splash to finally put Travis Smith away in this Falls Count Anywhere Grudge match!”
JIVE: “Smith was resilient to the very end … but Iris with a BEAUTIFUL 450 Splash … and that was it for Smith.”
(SFX: The crowd pops as the lights go out.)
GHEORGHE: “What the hell..”
(CUEUP: ‘Unkind’ by Destrophy. The crowd begins to jeer.)
JIVE: “That’s Trevor Cane’s music!”
(From behind the curtain, walking into a spotlight, comes ‘the Messenger’ Trevor Cane. He stops at the top of the ramp and looks down into the ring at Travis Smith, who has not gotten up yet.)
CANE: “Pathetic. You walk around claiming that you are ‘Too Sweet’ and yet when it comes down to proving it, you fail. You fail because you do not have the mind power. You fail because you are nothing more than a FRAUD.”
(SFX: Crowd jeers.)
GHEORGHE: “Trevor Cane is once more attacking Travis Smith .. this time with his tongue!”
JIVE: “Don’t say that .. you might get MWG excited over nothing.”
CANE: “You had your fifteen minutes, Travis. You had them way back when New ERA was in its infancy. You wasted them then, and you’re trying to do the same now.”
JIVE: “Where is Cane going?!”
GHEORGHE: “HE’S HEADING TO THE RING!”
(Cane slides into the ring as the lights go up. He stands over Travis Smith who is looking up at him.)
CANE: “Don’t hate the messenger, Smith. Hate yourself for letting it get this far.”
(Cane drops the mic.)
GHEORGHE: “TREVOR CANE IS CHOKING TRAVIS SMITH!!! SMITH HAS ALREADY GONE THROUGH TOO MUCH AGAINST IRIS!”
JIVE: “Smith is turning purple!”
GHEORGHE: “Trevor Cane picks Smith off the ground … AND HE FLINGS HIM INTO THE CORNER! TREVOR CANE NOW STANDING THERE CHOKING SMITH IN MID AIR!”
JIVE: “Smith only weighs 175 pounds…”
GHEORGHE: “Now Trevor Cane places Smith … AND DROPS HIM WITH A PILEDRIVER!!! TREVOR CANE IS MAKING A THROAT CUTTING MOTION ………… AND HE PICKS UP TRAVIS SMITH AND HITS HIM WITH THE RUNNING SITDOWN POWERBOMB HE CALLS ‘the LIGHT!’”
JIVE: “Here comes security! They sure are busy tonight!”
GHEORGHE: “Ladies and gentlemen … we have to cut to a commercial… but when we get back hopefully we’ll have all this straightened out … and we’ll bring you the Women’s Title match as WHISPER tries to take the title away from the one, the devious … KARLA STARR!”
