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Post by Senator Phillips on Feb 12, 2020 19:39:33 GMT
A larger than usual UCSS event takes place this Friday, with the UCSS Openweight Champion, Thiago Gracie joining the Senatorial Retirement Tour, and some big time matches leading into Lariats #10. Speaking of which: The next two weeks of Senatorial Office action are now set, with next week, the 21st hosting a special Pan African Wrestling event, and Friday, February 28 finalized as the date for Legislators and Lariats #10: The Changing of the Guard. There will be more news on both events in the following days and weeks.  UCSS: Gracie vs. Phillips8:00 PM (CT) on Friday, February 14th at the Beltway Hippodrome in Washington DC Main Event: Senatorial Retirement Tour Thiago Gracie vs. Senator Steve PhillipsTwo old friends do battle one more time in the main event, with Senator Steve Phillips facing Thiago Gracie in a non-title match. While Gracie looks to face Sanem Becker at Lariats and Legislators #10, he will not be able to look past this match, as the Senator has seemingly worked his way into fighting shape during his Tour. Standard Tag Rules Match The Alger Family (Dangerous Nicholas Alger and Ruthless Nicole Alger) vs. Big Banter Brand (Sanem Becker and "Big Banter" Rory Banner)Rumor has it that the Limbtakers were initially penciled in for a spot on this card when Candace Monroe ended up suffering an indeterminate injury on Monday's Proving Ground show. Instead, father and daughter will now team against the formidable duo from the Big Banter Brand, as #1 contender Sanem Becker teams up with her frequent manager, Rory Banner, who has become increasingly critical of the UCSS Commissioner as of late. Frank Van Sloan UCSS Debut Match Count Savage vs. Frank Van SloanHaving left Wacker Drive Revival as his contract ran out, Frank Van Sloan now resurfaces on the UCSS roster, taking on the Master of the Secret Arts, Count Savage, who, in spite of the absolute beating issued to him from Dangerous Nicholas Alger, continues to proclaim himself immune to kickboxing, which may well backfire again against the Uberkicker. Roy Carter(Warrior Pro) vs. Mackenzie BergeronA battle of two skilled grapplers with a traditional pro wrestling background, with Warrior Pro's Roy Carter and Mackenzie Bergeron both providing top notch submission skills to bear in a match that could perhaps steal the entire show. Iceman Barrett(Port City Pro) vs. "The Tijuana Wreckin' Ball" Marcos AnguloPort City Pro's heavy hitting Iceman will drop in to take on another hard nosed brawler in Angulo, in a match that will likely feature little technicality, and an excess of carnage. Standard Rules Tag Match Leona Sterling(Phoenix Rising) and Aoife Daley vs. Francine Francis and Anaba CamachoThe "Red Scare" of Sterling and Daley have fought each other, but now team up for the first time against two of the top grapplers on the roster and a proven team with Francis and Camacho. Sterling's versatility and grit and Daley's powerful strikes could turn the tide, but it remains to be seen how their teamwork fares. Della Dwight Trial Series Della Dwight with "Textbook" Tim Dwight vs. Minerva MarkovicDella Dwight again fights in UCSS competition, with Textbook Dwight back at ringside following his injuries sustained against Big Robert Montgomery in Wacker Drive Revival. This time, Della faces the Croatian Axe, Minerva Markovic and her crushing kicks, with her trial series continuing. Andronicus Turner vs. Jumbo Joseph ButtA strong matchup between the pure boxing product of the Kronk Gym and the Big Banter Brand up against the jovial powerbomb aficionado from Newcastle upon Tyne will open up the show. Andronicus Turner's speed and technical striking will match up against Joseph Butt's bulk raw power, with Turner looking to avoid the "injury prone" label as of late. --- Senator Steve Phillips: As an individual who has not infrequently visited the Thiago Gracie Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu gymnasium, and have the pleasure to have known Mr. Gracie for over a decade, this match is one that I have been looking forward to. While we have sparred on many occasions, a proper match is an entirely different entity. As such, I know I will not be facing the helpful sparring partner, but the proud champion. Thiago Gracie: It is a great honor to have this match. Even during sparring, it's never for real, just for training. Now we see who is the best in a real match. Senator: I must say, Thiago, you sound more...coherent than usual. Thiago: Is ok, people know I speak good sometimes. Sometimes the words that come out my mouth are make no sense. Sometimes it good. But in end, only thing matters, victory by armbar, keep hespect. Senator: Now that is the Thiago I believe our fans are accustomed to, and that, old friend, is nothing...but the truth. --- Dangerous Nicholas Alger: I've had it. Up to here. Enough is enough. Rory Banner keeps telling me how to do my job. But he ain't the Commish, is he? So at Lariats #10, I'm going to shut Big Banter up for good. But before then? Me and Nicole are going to teach these two a lesson. "Big Banter" Rory Banner: Ahem. If you have concluded with your tedious exposition, allow me a proper rebuttal. You are not "Dangerous." You were never "Dangerous." You are a washed up nobody who never really mattered, and you fluked into a position to which you were unqualified. DNA: Keep talking. Because... Banner: "When I hit you with the Dangerous Kick or make you tap to the Bermuda Triangle..." I have heard you repeat those tiresome names enough times for a lifetime. It's just a roundhouse that seems to have more trouble reaching the head by every match, and a triangle you can't catch anyone in anymore. Your time is over, old man. Step aside, and let the Big Banter Brand run this show. Ruthless Nicole Alger: Shut up, asshole. I'm sick of your banter, your Banter Brand, all you do is take this sport and make it a drama show. Don't care if it makes money. I hate it. And I want to rip your arm right out of the socket. Banner: Who are you, again? Perhaps I would take such comments more seriously if I knew who you were. RNA: Just find out Friday. I'll show you just who I am. Don't go hiding behind Sanem Becker when that happens. --- Aoife Daley: So I'm teaming with Leona, that's fine, I can do that. She gave me a hellova fight before, she did well with Kyle Anderson over on Phoenix Rising, I think we can work. She's a Scot, I'm Irish, we might not see eye to eye, but when the chips are down, I think Francine and Anaba might find that we're more trouble than they bargained for. Now for a team name? Let's just call us the Red Scare. Because you'd be crazy if you looked across the ring at us, and didn't have a shiver go down your spine. Aoife: And one last thing, let's get this done clean and quick so I can get back out there and watch Steve go do his thing against Thiago, ok? |
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Post by gambler on Feb 12, 2020 20:14:37 GMT
Stacked card, Senator. Iceman vs. Angulo should be some wacky brutality, but I'm really looking forward to Seantor vs. Gracie. That's a great match up.
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Post by Senator Phillips on Feb 14, 2020 17:03:45 GMT
The usual weekly reminder that UCSS is in action tonight, at 8:00 PM CT on the Senatorial Streaming Service: www.twitch.tv/senatorphillipsTonight's show is a super sized spectacle, with Senator Steve Phillips taking on the UCSS Openweight Champion, Thiago Gracie in a non-title bout, the Alger Family goes up against the Big Banter Brand, Aoife Daley forms the Red Scare team with Leona Sterling, Frank Van Sloan makes his roster debut, plus Roy Carter, Iceman Barrett, Della Dwight, Andronicus Turner and many more stars of the shoot style do battle! |
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Post by Senator Phillips on Feb 15, 2020 19:09:44 GMT
RESULTS UCSS: Gracie vs. Phillips 8:00 PM (CT) on Friday, February 14th at the Beltway Hippodrome in Washington DC Bonus Match Eliza Faulkner vs. Ong Daengsri  Ong Dangsri tried her best in this bonus match, going for persistent leg kicks, but Faulkner's suplexes were not to be denied, bridging over and over into the ropes, and despite a knee out of the Thai Plum drawing blood, one more bridging Exploder earned the pinfall in the fourth round. Main Event: Senatorial Retirement Tour Thiago Gracie with Jamie Tomasi, Lutadora Festiva and Dangerous Nicholas Alger vs. Senator Steve Phillips with Anthony Kalb, Kevin Fitsharris and Aoife Daley  With an extended entourage at ringside for each competitor, Senator Steve Phillips put on a vintage performance for the ages against UCSS Openweight champion, Thiago Gracie, managing to pitch a near shutout for four rounds, avoiding the dreaded armbar, constantly threatening with his own submission attack and landing an emphatic Filibuster in the dead center of the ring for the KO victory. Standard Tag Rules Match The Alger Family (Dangerous Nicholas Alger and Ruthless Nicole Alger) vs. Big Banter Brand (Sanem Becker and "Big Banter" Rory Banner)  The Big Banter Brand took several big blows on this program. With Andronicus Turner losing earlier on, Rory Banner was clearly on edge, and while Sanem Becker showed flashes of her typical brilliance, it was the Alger Family that took control of this match, and the Dangerous One himself earned the victory with a classic Bermuda Triangle submission on Becker. Rory Banner stormed away at the conclusion of the match, for once, without any statement to give. Frank Van Sloan UCSS Debut Match Count Savage vs. Frank Van Sloan  Simply one of the best UCSS bouts in recent memory, with Van Sloan's impressive kicks and Savage's unorthodox arsenal both showcased in fine form. The momentum shifted back and forth as Savage was never far from landing another groin kick, nor was Van Sloan from a combination of his own. The match was decided in the fourth, as Savage put FVS down for the count with what he apparently calls the "Burmese Special Forces Crushing Palm Series." While Savage's outlandish proclamations and shifty ways might lead some to dismiss him as a huckster, wins like this make it tough to do so outright. Roy Carter(Warrior Pro) vs. Mackenzie Bergeron with Eliza Faulkner(Independent)  While Mackenzie Bergeron was certainly not out of his element in this match, Roy Carter simply outclassed him down the stretch, hitting multiple Gotch Style Piledrivers and earned the pin in the third round with a modified Tiger Suplex. Standard Rules Tag Match Leona Sterling(Phoenix Rising) and Aoife Daley vs. Francine Francis and Anaba Camacho  The Red Scare weren't always on the same page, but it didn't matter. They each individually had enough quality to fend off Francis and Camacho, with Daley landing a crushing uppercut in the clinch on the Navajo suplex queen, and while Camacho was staggered, she still held on long enough to make a last ditch pin attempt before collapsing to the mat, unable to get back up on her own power. Della Dwight with "Textbook" Tim Dwight vs. Minerva Markovic  Minerva Markovic was not expected to be able to go toe to toe with Della Dwight. Undersized, outmatched in the clinch, Markovic nonetheless imposed her own striking game onto the match, a succession of axe kicks eventually felling Della in the 3rd round in a win that give the Croatian Axe a big boost. Andronicus Turner with Big Banter Rory Banner vs. Jumbo Joseph Butt  Andronicus Turner held his own against Jumbo Joseph Butt, landing quick combinations and countering well. However, Joseph Butt's size and power were simply too much, landing powerbombs, including one into the turnbuckle, and eventually, the Jumbo Geordie KOed Turner in the 4th round with a humiliating hip attack. NOTE: The scheduled Iceman Barrett vs. Marcos Angulo match has been postponed due to a transit error committed by the Office. Barrett and Angulo will instead fight on next week's Pan Africa in New York card. --- Match of the Night: Count Savage vs. Frank Van Sloan -A hard hitting, back and forth battle that surprised many, with Van Sloan coming up short of the victory on his UCSS debut but still impressing, while Count Savage gained a much needed, impressive win. Performer of the Night: Senator Steve Phillips -While Dangerous Nicholas Alger turned back the clock in his own right by submitting #1 contender Sanem Becker, Phillips put on one of the best performances of his entire career, completely neutralizing Thiago Gracie's typical offence in a one sided win over the UCSS Openweight Champion. --- Senator Steve Phillips: What can I possibly say? I heard the fans asking me to reconsider my retirement. With such a result as I achieved tonight, it is most difficult not to do so. But when I set out on this tour, I did so knowing that I wanted to finish my career out while I could still hold my own. It is my desire to leave the ring on my own terms. Better to be remembered in perpetuity for matches such as this, to always leave a few questions unanswered, to let such an accomplishment live on in memory. I look at how the late Kobe Bryant concluded his career with a sixty point classic, how Michael Jordan concluded the proper portion of his run with the sixth championship, how Ric Flair left us an all-time classic against Shawn Michaels, and that is how I want to finish my own time in the ring. Not as a faded shell of what was, but in consuming the final spark of greatness. And that, my friends, is nothing...but the truth. --- "Big Banter" Rory Banner: Utterly shameful disgrace. Tonight was proof positive that Nicholas Alger's management of this small time operation must come to an end. Biased officials, poor booking, a lack of leadership are all signs of this. Therefore, I make the request that when we meet at Lariats and Legislators #10, that we use a neutral referee, and that we add a wager. Let our match prove who is fittest for the role of the commissioner. I truly believe that I can take Universal Combat Shoot Style to new heights, just as cream rises to the top, my quality will inevitably demand a greater role. --- Dangerous Nicholas Alger: We sure showed them! Ruthless Nicole Alger: We did. DNA: But now Banner's running his mouth again. RNA: What else is new? DNA: He wants my job. Wants me to put it on the line. RNA: What do you get out of this? DNA: Nothing. But maybe... RNA: No, dad, don't let him talk you into something stupid. DNA: Nah, it's all good. If I win, he doesn't say another word about my management again! No more running his mouth about how I do things! He gets to fight, and he gets to watch his people at ringside. That's it! RNA: Still a bad idea. DNA: Might be, but Banner can come get some! Let's do this! --- Count Savage: I know the people laughed when I told them that Savage-Do is immune to kickboxing. But the proof was undeniable! Frank Van Sloan hit me with everything he had, but Savage-Do gave me the ability to overcome his inferior style. Yes, I know that the critics say my real style is Bullshido...but maybe they don't know what they say! Bullshido would be the Way of the Bull, if you break it down. And like an enraged bull, I do not stop, I do not let up, and I run through obstacles in my path. So maybe they doubt the fruit of my travels, my studies into the esoteric secret techniques that have been hidden from the mainstream, but I was never wrong! And you, too can learn what I have learned, just visit my website at [REDACTED] and you, too can begin your journey into the true depths of the martial arts! |
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Post by OrochiGeese on Feb 15, 2020 19:33:29 GMT
Great show!!
I love the "Jumbo Joseph Butt" name and hope he is a distant relative of Knushnood Butt from Garou: MoTW 😁
This was a phenomenal promo 🏆
This is the perfect mix of passion and reflection for a retirement tour 😎
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Post by joshthejerseyboy on Feb 17, 2020 17:42:12 GMT
Shrieking Shiek:
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Post by Senator Phillips on Feb 18, 2020 0:32:58 GMT
The Senator fights for one of the last times in his career in a triple threat for two titles as Pan African Wrestling travels to the Big Apple to present its unique brand of wrestling to the world, once again!  Pan Africa in New York8:00 PM (CT) on Friday, February 21st at the John Coltrane Center for the Performing Arts Main Event: Office #1 Ranking Bout, Pan African Championship Bout, Senatorial Retirement Tour King Bemba(C) vs. Jean-Pierre Mutombo vs. Senator Steve PhillipsAn unprecedented main event with the top prize in the Office and the Pan African Championship both on the line, with the caveat that should Senator Phillips win the match, the Pan African Championship will remain upon King Bemba. While Senator Steve Phillips has long dropped out of the rankings, but an agreement between Anthony Kalb and the Office promoters have re-entered him for this match. Jean-Pierre Mutombo perhaps has the most to gain here, as a win by the Unifier can net him a dual return of his #1 status and the Pan African Championship. Bemba's Royal Court(Yetunde Oya and Esther Musambi) vs. Team Egypt(Layla Al-Amin(Phoenix Rising) and Nefertiri)Bemba's Royal Court are a formidable duo, combining the hard kicks and power of Musambi with the veteran trickery and submissions of Oya, and both will need all the tools in their set to defeat the dynamic attack of Nefertiri's authoritative presence and Al-Amin's speed. Wesley Rakoto vs. Mohammad RamsesA distinctive clash of styles will be found in this match, with Madagascar's agile warrior, Wesley Rakoto up against the powerhouse ways of Mohammad Ramses. The winner of this match will place themselves in a good position for a future shot at the Pan African Championship, with Ramses and Rakoto both featuring as two of the top wrestlers on the roster. Back in Brooklyn Generalissimo Kool Q(TIPWF) vs. Anwar OmarThe Generalissimo makes his return back to his old stomping grounds, this time, not behind the microphone, but in the ring, as he takes on the Somalian Survivor, Anwar Omar in what should be a rough and tumble brawl of a fight. Onika Santos vs. Kairi Practer(OASIS)Santos and her Capoeria will be tested against the hard chops and powerful submissions of Practer in this one, as the Brazilian export to Angola will face off against the Egyptian powerhouse. Renate Barlowe vs. Killer King Jones(Santana Family Wrestling) The Mercenary in Exile will have a tough challenge ahead as she pits her merciless submissions against the hardcore legend in Killer King Jones. Jones may be well past his prime, but his performance against Colossus Rhodes late last year proved that he still has much to offer, while Barlowe is again looking to rebuild her momentum for another run. Take Two Iceman Barrett(Port City Pro) vs. "The Tijuana Wreckin' Ball" Marcos Angulo(UCSS)With the Senatorial Office botching Iceman's transit for last week's UCSS show, he again looks to face Angulo, and this time the brawl will surely take place, albeit, in the Pan African ring. --- Senator Steve Phillips: I do have quite a bit to expound upon here. For the sake of brevity, I shall cut straight to the point. This last weekend in AAW, I fought the Shreiking Sheik. I lost in a proper fight. That much, we all can agree upon. Unfortunately, the Shiek seems to have a rather...distorted recollection of the event. Allow me to briefly correct him. Senator: To begin with, the Shiek might have believed the fans to have championed me to the purpose of silencing him. That is dead wrong. I have the utmost respect for him and I believe the fans shared this sentiment, at least by the sound of their reactions. However, I will state that I am most displeased by his prevarications and distortions surrounding the conclusion of our encounter. The Shiek claims rather distastefully that I "screamed" upon the application of his folding Argentine backbreaker hold. That was a false statement. Perhaps the bones of my back cried out, but I held my tongue. Watch the footage if you wish to judge for yourself. Senator: In any case, the Shiek won outright, fair and square, in a match that I am most pleased I participated in. My back is not in the best of shape. That was the case before this match, and it is all the more so now. I knew it was a distinct risk that I would suffer injuries upon this tour. Considering my already tenuous condition, it is an actual surprise it has held out this long under this schedule. But I will persevere, with the assistance of top notch medical associates and with my indefatigable will, I will not allow this to bring about a premature conclusion to my Tour. Senator: And that brings me to tonight. For as I face Todd Colton, I harbor no excuses! All wrestlers are no stranger to fighting through injuries and pain. I am certain that there are issues he will also be dealing with, and ignoring. But what I will not ignore is that Todd Colton is on the precipice of cementing himself as a top level competitor within Phoenix Rising. And it is a prime opportunity for him to solidify his status in earning a victory over yours truly upon my way out. I hope to see him stand on top of his organization one day, having realized his full potential. Senator: But that day will not be today, if I have anything to say or do about it. You speak of delayed opportunities, Mr. Colton, and I truly hope you may someday find the chance to equal your words with your deeds, to be like Muhammad Ali, rather than Adrien Broner. If there is something you may gain from this match, may it be the temporary humility of having discovered that there is yet much you have to learn, that there is still work to be done before you become all that you know that you can be. Talk all that you may, I would be the last man on the planet to tell you otherwise. But never buy into your own hype, for that is when you fall short. Senator: As for this Friday, let me first give a little background. Years ago, I made an active decision to take myself out of the Office's ranking system. As the Chairman of the promotion, it felt wrong to be taking spots from the true talent of the organization, and even then, I knew I was no longer able to keep up a full-time schedule. As you all know, then, Anthony Kalb has been active behind the scenes as the Office's management is restructured. Apparently, without my knowledge or approval, he spoke with all the Affiliate heads and they came up with the idea of making me eligible for the #1 Ranked spot for this match, citing the rigorous nature of my Retirement Tour. So that explains why I suddenly find myself fighting one last time for the prize. Senator: Finally, speaking of my opponents for this match, I could not be more honored than to face two men with the quality presented by the charismatic Jean-Pierre Mutombo and the great King Bemba. It is no secret that Mr. Mutombo is not just an accomplished competitor but a gregarious, generous individual who freely gives his time to the public as much as anyone I have ever known. Whether it be at a charitable event, operating as a disc jockey in the clubs or assisting with the promotional efforts of Pan African Wrestling and the Senatorial Office, Mr. Mutombo is a force. Senator: And speaking of forces, King Bemba has proven himself to be as unstoppable as a tidal wave, as destructive as a hurricane, as inevitable as a volcanic eruption. He has been the Pan African Champion and the Number One within the Office, and nobody has been able to dispute either role for some time. And knowing this, I see facing him and Mr. Mutombo as the sort of challenge I have always lived for through my career. If Mr. Kalb simply had to make this for the Number One, then I will accept that as the opportunity that it is, and that, my friends, is nothing...but the truth. --- Jean-Pierre Mutombo: Haha! If I, Jean-Pierre must follow the words of the great Senator, then let me just say that it is a joy and a honor and a gift that I will be able to fight you on one of your last matches! Let us give this gift to the fans as well, so the people may delight in our battle! As for the King, I say this; Bemba, you have what was rightfully mine! You gained my title and my Number One and you did so fairly! But now, I am back and I am ready to fight with the support of all my people from around the world, and I will proudly fight to take the legacy of the Senator and be the man who once again represents the Senatorial Office and Pan African Wrestling and the Democratic Republic of the Congo to the world! --- King Bemba: The Senator and JPM both think they have a chance. They do not! I respect that they dare to fight me! But they cannot match my pride! They cannot match the royal heritage of the true King! Phillips spoke of me as a tidal wave, a hurricane, a volcano. He was right to do so! I have defeated JPM before, and I will do it again! I am the best in the Office, I am the best in Pan African Wrestling, I have proven it before, and I will prove it again, no matter how many bodies I must lay at my feet! |
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Post by Senator Phillips on Feb 21, 2020 19:25:34 GMT
The usual reminder that the Office runs tonight with a special Pan African Wrestling show in New York City at 8:00 PM (CT) www.twitch.tv/senatorphillips |
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Post by Senator Phillips on Feb 22, 2020 18:12:31 GMT
RESULTS Pan Africa in New York 8:00 PM (CT) on Friday, February 21st at the John Coltrane Center for the Performing Arts in New York, NY Main Event: Office #1 Ranking Bout, Pan African Championship Bout, Senatorial Retirement Tour King Bemba(C) vs. Jean-Pierre Mutombo vs. Senator Steve Phillips  For the third to last match in Senator Steve Phillips's career, this was a remarkable performance, punctuated by an astounding submission elimination over King Bemba utilizing the Victory Lock II. From there, Phillips and Jean-Pierre Mutombo did battle on their own terms for ten more minutes, fighting on the outside, with Phillips kicking out of the Unifier, the Supersensational Drop and surviving the Congolese Crab...but was not able to escape the latter forever, with Mutombo earning one of the biggest wins of his own career by submitting the politician, and reclaiming his two prestigious prizes. Bemba's Royal Court(Yetunde Oya and Esther Musambi) vs. Team Egypt(Layla Al-Amin(Phoenix Rising) and Nefertiri)  A standout match on the card, with both teams firing on all cylanders, but the true star here was Layla Al-Amin, who, even by her own standards, was especially zeroed in on doing whatever she could for the win, teaming well with Nefertiri, and almost running circles around her foes. While Esther Musambi went for a powerbomb on Nefertiri late in the match, the Egyptian was able to counter it into a pin, earning her team a well-deserved win. Wesley Rakoto vs. Mohammad Ramses  In this battle between size and speed, it seemed that Ramses was able to walk through anything Rakoto threw at him, cruising to a win, when the Madagascar-born star went back to his native martial art, Moraingy, and put his foe down for a three count with a stunning palm strike. This will certainly place Wesley Rakoto in good standing, likely earning him a future shot at the Pan African Championship. Back in Brooklyn Generalissimo Kool Q(TIPWF) vs. Anwar Omar  The Generalissimo came back to Brooklyn to loud cheers, wearing his old Patrick Ewing jersey as he did so. While the hip hop pioneer looked remarkably solid for his second professional wrestling match, and his first singles bout of his career, Anwar Omar held on and was able to gain the submission win with one of his relentless side headlocks. Onika Santos vs. Kairi Practer(OASIS)  The varying styles between these two were illuminated through this match, with Santos trying to move in rhythm and strike fast, while Practer's more methodical approach was seen in her various submissions, trying to break down the pace. Eventually, though, Santos's Capoeria came through with a trademark backflip kick for the three count. Renate Barlowe vs. Killer King Jones(Santana Family Wrestling)  No quarter asked, and none given in this ruthless brawl, with Jones looking fast and sharp, and Barlowe pursuing her usual tactics, and despite Jones managing to counter it multiple times, in the end, Barlowe submitted him with her trademark leglock, the Mercenary Lock. Take Two Iceman Barrett(Port City Pro) vs. "The Tijuana Wreckin' Ball" Marcos Angulo(UCSS)  Despite the wait for this match, it more than delivered, with Angulo and Barrett slugging it out with gusto, with the Tijuana Wreckin' Ball nearly winning with a snap backdrop, but Barrett held on, hitting two Jackhammers late into the match to earn the win. --- Match of the Night: Bemba vs Mutombo vs Phillips -As good as the tag match that preceeded it was, the triple threat main event delivered and did so in a big way, with hard hitting action and high drama, resulting in a new top man in the Office, a new Pan African Champion and a standout showing from the Senator. Performer of the Night: Jean-Pierre Mutombo -Winning the Pan African Championship and the Office #1 Ranking in a classic match for the ages will win this award, too. --- Jean-Pierre Mutombo: It is ok, Senator Phillips, you fought very, very well, and that is nothing you can have shame for! Senator Steve Phillips: Worry not, Jean-Pierre, I will not walk away from this match with any sense of disappointment or dissatisfaction. To be able to submit King Bemba at this phase in my career... JPM: That was a wondrous moment of joy and accomplishment! And at that moment, I knew we could then have the match that the people needed to see! Senator: Indeed we did. While I will never take satisfaction in losing, there is a small part of me that is at least relieved that you managed to take grasp of the Number One. Leaving the Office as its top ranked wrestler simply did not sit well with me in that regard. JPM: The internet writers say I was just a tag wrestler, that my days of being a real main event man are done, but all my fans knew better, and I thank you for tapping out and giving me my title and my Number One! Senator: Careful there, you might just goad me into a rematch here...and be forewarned, King Bemba will not allow you to move along with impunity. JPM: King Bemba can have his chance, but he must get back in line now! Wesley needs his chance at my belt! And many need their chance at the Number One! ???: You're right on that last point. Senator: Hello, Anthony. JPM: Mr. Anthony Kalb! How do you do? Anthony Kalb: Just wanted to stop by here, and congratulate Sennie on reminding us age is just a number. And I also had something to ask of you, Jean-Pierre. JPM: And what would that be, Mr. Future Chairman? Kalb: Well, you said that there's a lot of people who need a shot at your top ranking. As I'm about to try to step into the Senator's unfillable boots in a week, I want to let everyone in the Office know that I'm willing to put myself out there and take on any challenge I'd ask of anyone else. I want to make a statement in setting up a match at Lariats #10. JPM: And I, Jean-Pierre will be your opponent, am I right? Kalb: Right. JPM: Of course, I accept! Let the Man of Unity and the Chairman Capitalist meet in a battle that will thrill the people and give all great memories! Senator: Anthony, you were planning on making this offer to King Bemba, should he have won, correct? Kalb: Uh, yeah. Being bluntly honest, it would have been even better, because people would have feared for my life. Now they'll just think I don't stand a chance of winning, which is fine, I guess. JPM: Do not worry, I, myself believe you have a chance and will do my best to make sure that you do not actually pull it off! Kalb: We'll see about that in a week! And with that, Jean-Pierre picked up his Pan African Championship belt and his bags and strutted out the door with loud shouts of salutations as he encountered other members of the Pan African roster, leaving Kalb and Phillips in the locker room. Senator: I am curious about one more thing...if I would have won, what exactly did you have planned? Kalb: Nah, wasn't worried about that! Senator: You fatuous, imbecilic dunderheaded ruffian! Kalb: Woah, hey there... Senator: Heh, had you going, did I? In any case, should our paths not cross in the upcoming week, I wish you the best of luck, and do know that I will always make the time if you need my opinion or advice on anything to do with the Office. This is going to be your operation. I suspect the weight of your position has not yet fully settled, and will not do so until I have fully stepped away. I have my utmost confidence in your ability to shoulder that burden, though. Seems like it was yesterday that I took you and Mr. Fitsharris under my wing, two trust fund frat boys who could not avoid trouble to save their lives...I saw potential, and I saw you two wasting it away with juvenile antics and unearned arrogance. And now I look, and I see Kevin has matured into a caring, determined father and husband, and you are about to become the heir to my legacy in this industry, as hard working as anyone behind the scenes, I could never have brought the Office to this point without your invaluable assistance. In many ways, you were already running the show. Anthony, I could not be more proud of you, and that, my friend, is nothing...but the truth. Kalb: Um, don't know exactly what to say, but thank you. Thanks for giving me a chance I didn't deserve. I'll do whatever it takes to avoid letting you down going forward. I know I'll screw things up, it's kinda one of my specialties, but hey, when you're best friends with Kevin Fitsharris, you also learn how to fix problems real good, right? Senator: Indeed. Kalb: I'll not let you down, even if I got to put my own stamp on things, even if the Affiliates might be wanting to change a lot, I'll keep this thing running as well as I can possibly manage. You go enjoy your politics and go make something special happen with Aoife, you deserve that, after everything you've done for us here. And that's nothing, but the truth. |
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Post by OrochiGeese on Feb 23, 2020 8:41:51 GMT
Wow, this was a stand-out show! Incredible matches throughout, especially that hot main event. Like every match on this card completely delivered based on how you described it and those ratings!
I really loved the heartfelt promo dialogue at the end with Senator, JPM, and Kalb! 😎
Like you have completely nailed the perfect mix of"passing the torch" and "I'm not done yet" retirement vibe this tour and this promo had everything. On that note, I like how Senator got a partial victory in the main event.
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Post by Senator Phillips on Feb 24, 2020 2:17:01 GMT
And here we have it, the tenth Lariats and Legislators, a two night event taking place this Thursday and Friday, with nearly every title in every Office fed on the line, and the final two matches of the career of Senator Steve Phillips!
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Lariats and Legislators #10: The Prelude
8:00 PM (CT) on Thursday, February 27 at the Beltway Hippodrome in Washington, DC
Main Event: Senatorial Retirement Tour
Suerte Mariachi(Blackrose/AXE) vs. Senator Steve Phillips
A match originally scheduled to occur on a Blackrose broadcast will now headline the initial night of Lariats #10. "Spoilers, Suerte Wins." is a sign often seen at Blackrose events, with Mariachi having shown time and time again that he is not just the creme of the crop in his own organization, but across the entire Critical Alliance. Senator Steve Phillips will be tested to the best of his abilities here.
PEWA Extreme Tag Title Bout
The Wild Women(Mina Fitsharris and Juliette Erving)(C) vs. The Bingo Hall Mutants(Skullface Killah and Rampage Rage)
The undisputed top two teams in the PEWA will face off here with the titles on the line. While the Wild Women have had a long history of chaos and discord, the two have undeniably become a tight knit team over time, and in spite of their endless quarrels, are proud champions. The Mutants, on the other hand, are the most decorated team by far in PEWA history, and seek to regain the titles they worked to define. A win here for the Wild Women could perhaps be seen as a passing of the torch of a sort, while a win for the Mutants could serve to remind the entire PEWA that the two originals are far from done.
UCSS Rules Bout: The Dangerous One and the Big Banter
Dangerous Nicholas Alger vs. "Big Banter" Rory Banner
A battle for UCSS management has been made in this wager bout between UCSS Commissioner Dangerous Nicholas Alger and "Big Banter" Rory Banner. Should Alger win, Banner will be banned from running his endless banter regarding UCSS management, but if Banner carries the day, he will step into the Commissioner's office and try his hand at running Universal Combat Shoot Style. Either way, this match will change the landscape of UCSS in a big way.
Daughter's Grudge
Della Dwight with "Textbook" Tim Dwight vs. Big Robert Montgomery
In a bonus match on a Wacker Drive Revival card late last month, Big Robert Montgomery obliterated Tim Dwight with his Smokestack Lightning brainbuster chokeslam, putting the former head Office trainer in the hospital. While Dwight is en route to a full recovery, his daughter, Della has not forgotten her rage from seeing her father stretchered away, and seeks revenge against the Wacker Drive boss. With Della still looking to make her choice of her home fed within the Office, and having taken her first loss to Minerva Markovic, one might wonder if she has the mentality to keep her focus against the veteran bluesman.
Preliminary Main Event: Victorious Medal Bout
G.P. Christopher(C) vs. Super Grey Machine
The two nights of Lariats and Legislators #10 will open up with a grudge match for the Victorious Medal. While the Super Grey Machine insists that he is NOT Shima Ito, both Ito and the grey masked Machine have had their troubles with the outspoken Lightning Pro champion, GPC. As such, the Machine will take his shot at Christopher's Medal, and it will be seen if he can turn back the clock and provide a worthy challenge for the King of the Openers.
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Lariats and Legislators #10: The Changing of the Guard
8:00 PM (CT) on Friday, February 28 at the Pavilion Entertainment Center in Washington, DC
Main Event: Senator Steve Phillips Retirement Match
Senator Steve Phillips vs. Geese Walker(OG-FPD)
This is it. The final stop on the Senatorial Retirement Tour, the final match in the decorated career of the wrestling politician. And what a match this promises to be, as the legendary Geese Walker returns from his own hiatus to answer the call and close out the Senator's career. One way or the other, this match will mark the end of an era.
TIPWF Lone Star Championship Bout: Lariato vs. Wyatt III
Lil' Lariato(C) vs. Doc Wyatt(Warrior Pro)
The hatred between Lariato and Wyatt cannot be understated, with both men having shared the ring twice before, and neither time proving definitive for either individual. While Lariato made an unsuccessful attempt to gain Wyatt's belt in the past, now Wyatt seeks the Lone Star championship. Word has it both sides will be bringing a full entourage, and to expect a scientific display of sportsmanship would be the height of ignorance.
PEWA Extreme Title Bout
Young Blood(C) vs. Tomas the Tiny Giant
The former champ returns again for a shot at the belt he once held, while Young Blood seeks to solidify his dominant status within the PEWA. Tomas's win over Florida Man at PEWA 20 set him on a collision course with the champion, and with a large portion of the locker room lining up for their try at ending Young Blood's reign, Tomas will have to make the best of this opportunity. Both men bring potent finishers to the table, with Young Blood's Last Will and Testament leg hook fireman carry driver sending a determined Jack Fury to retirement and Tomas's Ball Peen Hammer Argentine toss having its own proven record.
Anthony Kalb's Statement: Office #1 Ranking Bout
Jean-Pierre Mutombo(C) vs. Anthony Kalb
The new Chairman of the Office has decided to take on a challenge that could charitably be described as impossible as he looks to go up against the new Office #1 Ranking Performer in Jean-Pierre Mutombo. With JPM defeating both King Bemba and Senator Phillips in a thrilling bout at last week's Pan Africa in New York show, the Man of Unity looks nearly unstoppable, even against the most formidable of foes. Few would place Anthony Kalb on that rarefied tier, but the Capitalist may well prove his point here with a strong showing in defeat.
The Loop Championship Bout
Blue Destiny(Maki Yoshida, Jin Matsuda and Yumi Yamaguchi)(ZIP Japan)(C) vs. The Syndicate(Lucretia DeCavalcante, Eddie the Wire and Tony the Rod)
The Syndicate is the most recently formed team in Wacker Drive Revival, and reached for the top upon their debut, defeating the current holders of The Loop, Blue Destiny in a non-title bout. Now, the Syndicate will have a chance to walk away with the versatile trophy as they again face the formidable trio from ZIP Japan. Blue Destiny's superior athleticism and wrestling ability will be tested once again against the Goodfellas's experience and DeCavalcante's leadership.
Dominican Golden Championship Bout
Salvador Sosa(C) vs. Gorilla Power
Salvador Sosa has proven himself a fine champ since finally managing to capture the Dominican Golden Championship, but now he finds himself up against a man who echos his mix of power and agility. Gorilla Power brought his Animal Farm stable to Santana Family from Wacker Drive late in 2019, and earned his shot in a major upset victory over the New Humanity. Sosa will not drop his title without a fight, though, having overcome prior animosity from management, a split in his Rudo Army stable, a near-career ending injury at the hands of Colossus Rhodes and more on his route to the top.
UCSS Openweight Title Bout
Thiago Gracie(C) vs. Sanem Becker with "Big Banter" Rory Banner
The Turkish-German phenom of the Big Banter Brand, Sanem Becker is looking to become the third person in UCSS history to hold the Openweight title. Her top level submission and suplex skills will surely provide trouble for Thiago Gracie, with the two time Openweight champion seeking the win through the only way he ever pursues: victory by armbar.
Victorious Tag Medal Bout
The Destructive Duo(Crusher Honda and Wrecker Yamamoto)(C) vs. Worldwide Conquest(ALEXANDER and Tarkhan the Mangler)
Arguably the four hardest hitting members of the Lightning Pro roster will meet in this tag title match. While ALEXANDER and Tarkhan have been bitter rivals in the past, they have buried the hatchet over the last year to form a fearsome team instead. Unfortunately for them, it has been said that Wrecker Yamamoto has trained hard lately to add size, stamina and resilience to better pair with the incomparable Honda.
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Post by Senator Phillips on Feb 24, 2020 16:47:49 GMT
Promo Roundup for Lariats and Legislators #10: The Prelude --- G.P. Christopher: What can I say? I'm defending this damn Medal in the Preliminary Main Event of the entire Lariats and Legislators #10 deal. Shima Ito can hide behind his big grey mask all he wants, he can talk about how much trouble I cause him for asserting myself, but let me tell you this, he's not the only one looking to work some issues out in this match. You couldn't control your anger and dumped the legendary Patriarch, Wataru Nakajima on his head, that's your guest, and you go out of your way to put him on the shelf to send me a statement. Well, guess what, Nakajima-San is gonna be in my corner for this! You got a problem with me being the King of the Openers, with all the trouble you have with the GP Club in Kyoto, with me being unafraid to be real with my thoughts. I got a solution for you, Shima Ito. I've talked to Biff Taylor at PEWA 20, and he told me any time I come back, he's cool. So that being the case, you beat me, I go back to Philly and you can deal with the mourning women of Kyoto! I win...I just keep doing what I do best, and you give me some real challenges instead of an out of shape, past prime, front office seat warmer. --- The following video was issued from Lightning Pro, with the Super Grey Machine and L-Pro Chairman Shima Ito holding a conversation. It should be noted that the two were never seen on screen at the same time. <Brackets> notate translation from Japanese. Super Grey Machine: <Too long, I have watched this fool Christopher act up as he represented our Lightning Pro!> Shima Ito: <I understand your frustration and share it, Super Grey Machine. That is why you have the chance to make this right.> SGM: <He thinks he is in charge of Lightning Pro, but that is false arrogance! You are the one who is in charge here, and I respect that!> Ito: <And I respect that you acknowledge that fact. While many say you are too old to win, I saw what you did to Wataru Nakajima. If you hit a suplex like that on Christopher, he might just lose his Medal.> SGM: <George Paul Christopher! At Lariats and Legislators #10, you will learn what it feels like...to fade to grey!> --- Big Robert Montgomery: Already said everything needs to be said. Della Dwight's got a bright future, lots of talent, but she's stepping her foot in a big mess, going through with this. You're just going to have to learn the hard way that you don't try to sway against the Chicago Way. Otherwise, it might just be a case of the daughter following in the footsteps of the father. --- "Textbook" Tim Dwight: Just remember my advice here, you don't want to burn any bridges... Della Dwight: The only bridge I can think of here is the bridge on my Skyscraper Suplex, which I'm going to use to return the favor to Robert Montgomery! I have my choice of the Office where I'm going, but one place I know I'm not going to is Wacker Drive Revival! So, thanks, Robert, for helping me make a tough choice a little easier. Just don't think I'm showing any gratitude during our match! Textbook: We'll have a good sporting match out there, and going up against a veteran like Mr. Montgomery will do you a lot of good. I don't need any revenge on my behalf, I'm recovering ahead of schedule, and it was a blessing in disguise to have the extra time to work on the national roll out for DwightFit. Della: Dad, love you, I hear everything you say, but you're not changing my mind here. You know, I heard Robert said something about the Chicago Way earlier. Isn't that from that old movie you love so much, the one about the gangsters? Textbook: Della... Della: So, Robert, you sent one of mine to the hospital...just where am I sending you, then? Textbook: Where did I go wrong? --- "Big Banter" Rory Banner: Like a true Yankee Doodle American, Nicholas Alger has proven that he is a simpleminded sucker and an irrational neanderthal as well. He became so infuriated at my mere words that he is now wagering his Commissioner's chair for the sole potential benefit of placing a gag order upon my speech. And yet, it is but a mere formality to hold this match, for Alger stands little to no chance against someone of my superior caliber. I am already making my plans on truly integrating the Big Banter Brand into managing UCSS. Perhaps I move this operation to England, where the world's best combat sports fans reside. Perhaps I fire the biased referee, change the rules, form new partnerships, start rewarding proper talent, the sky is the limit when, unlike Alger, you have the right schooling and a proper head on your shoulders. --- Dangerous Nicholas Alger: You know what I think about what he said? Load of bullshit! Banner talks, talks, talks, all day long. Too much. Says he's doing this and that with UCSS. But he hasn't won. And if I have my say, he's going to find himself flat on the mat thanks to a Dangerous Kick, or he's tapping to the Bermuda Triangle. And then that's it for his "Big Banter." I don't care, he's younger, less worn down, yeah. But everything's come easy for Rory Banner. Not for the Dangerous One. I had to fight every step of the way. Odds always against me. Lost a lot. But I've always come back for more. So Rory Banner, come get some. You lose a match, you whine and complain. I get back up, and I get better. Let's see what works better. --- Juliette Erving: Hey there, you two big uglies, we got ourselves a match! Rampage Rage: You callin' us ugly? Cause you ain't exactly a pretty girl, yourself! Juliette: Hey! Mina thinks I'm the hottest thing around, ain't that right? Mina Fitsharris: Nah, never said that. Skullface Killah: She ain't wrong about us, though. Rampage: Yeah, we're ugly, and proud of it, that's what the PEWA's all about, we don't fight pretty, we don't do fancy wresting things, we just go out there and carry the hardcore flag. Skullface: Carry it proudly! Juliette: Since when did you two carry flags? Mina: I never saw any flags. Skullface: Not real flags! Rampage: Figure of speech, or somethin' like that. But anyway, we've done this for twenty years and we're still going on strong, kicking ass, taking names, killin' an' grillin' all night, every night! We're the keeper of the flame, we're the heart and soul of the PEWA! So yeah, you two done well with those belts, Skullface and I both plenty proud of how you carried them. But it's about time we take back what's ours! Skullface: We're taking them back! Mina: You say that, but I don't see it happening. Rampage: I ain't gonna lie, Skullface and I, we know this can go either way, you two crazy enough that you could go out there and win. We're big and bad enough, we could also squash you two like two of Tracy Finn's ketchup packets he likes to eat. We ain't got a problem with you, you just got the belts we want. Doesn't mean we don't all go out there and fight like we want to kill each other, but there ain't any anger in that! Mina: Not wrong. So don't get all worked up when we keep our belts. Rampage: And either way this goes, you both know you've got yourselves a saved spot at the grill afterwards! Let Skullface know if there's anythin' you want in particular, we'll have some extra beer on hand for sure. Juliette: Hell yeah! I'll take all the ribs you got! Mina: Save me one of those steakburgers. Skullface: You've got it. Rampage: See you two on Friday, then. Juliette: Hey, just one thing, if you gotta break Mina, don't break her all the way, 'cause I wanna be her sexy nurse and... Mina: Not on your life! |
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Post by Senator Phillips on Feb 25, 2020 3:07:22 GMT
Promo Roundup for Lariats and Legislators #10: The Changing of the Guard --- Crusher Honda: <You should not have chased this match! You should have stayed away from our Medals, gone after little tiny GPC instead!> Wrecker Yamamoto: <We will break you!> Tarkhan the Mangler: <You will find that we are not easily broken!> ALEXANDER: <We have the blood of conquerors in our veins, we have the will and the means to succeed! We will enact our plan of Worldwide Conquest when we defeat you for the belts!> Crusher: <Fools! We have laid waste to a long line of pretenders like you! You want to conquer? We live to destroy!> Wrecker: <Crusher and I love breaking people more than anything else in life! It brings us together!> Crusher: <And we're ready to rip and tear you apart and to blanket the arena with your entrails! The dogs will eat your spleen and the birds will dine on your livers when we finish with you!> Tarkhan: <Part of me is hungry for beef liver now! And the other part of me has gotten a little angry!> ALEXANDER: <We do not fear your threats, true conquerors know that the greatest heroes need terrible villains to overcome, and we will overcome whatever you two throw at us! Too long, Lightning Pro has lived in fear of the Destructive Duo, but it is time for a new pair of tyrants!> Tarkhan: <And that is us!> --- "Big Banter" Rory Banner: The only thing more simplistic than Thiago Gracie's speech patterns is his approach in the ring. Sanem Becker, on the other hand, brings true German precision together with a startling mix of influences, she is a grappling virtuoso, a marvel on the mat. Sanem Becker is the future of UCSS, and the future of the Senatorial Office. She represents everything the Big Banter Brand stands for, and that is why I know she will defeat Thiago Gracie on this Friday. Thiago Gracie: Bruce Lee say he fear man who train one move ten thousand times more than man who train ten thousand moves one time. Armbar is enough. Banner: Listen to this ignorance! Thiago: You speak much, say little. Banner: People like you are holding back the true potential for UCSS and Shoot Style as a whole. The "humble martial artist" trope is played out. People want someone who can evolve their style, who can speak in the ring, and outside of it. Thiago: Then why Sanem Becker no speak? Banner: Because she signed on with the Big Banter Brand! Unlike you, while she speaks many languages, Sanem prefers a proper English speaker to do her English speaking for her, to avoid sounding like the unrefined mental case that you resemble! Thiago: DNA kick your head, shut your mouth, is good. And then Sanem Becker find, Thiago Gracie Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is best style. Banner: You say this, but in mixed martial arts, your precious Jiu-Jitsu has been proven obsolete, just as Sanem will prove that UCSS has moved past the days of pulling guard and fishing for armbars. Come Lariats #10, a new age will dawn upon UCSS, as Sanem consigns you to the dustbin of history and as the Big Banter Brand rises ascendant. Thiago: You will see, different match, same end, Victory by Armbar. --- (The following was excerpted from last weekend's Rudo Dispatch podcast, <brackets> translated from Spanish.) El Hijo de Macchiato: <ATTTEEENNNNNNNNNNTIOOOOOOON, RUDOOOOOO SOOOOLDIERS!> Salvador Sosa: <Another morning in Santo Domingo, with your friendly neighborhood Rudo Army mobilized to do what we do best when we have a microphone put in front of us.> Killer King Jones: <Talking talkers talking away!> Sosa: <What he said.> Megan Chabot: <But today, we're excited! As Canadians, Grizzly and I are proud to show our support for Friday!> Canadian Grizzly: <We can't wait to see our General, Salvador, show Gorilla the might of the Rudo Army!> Sosa: <That's right, Grizz. We all saw what Gorilla Power did to the New Humanity.> Megan: <Haha, sorry, I can't help laughing when someone says that name...> Sosa: <Gorilla Power and the New Humanity were the big newcomers here, and the Gorillaman won out in their battle, setting up a match with yours truly at Lariats #10. I'll be honest, part of me wants to say he didn't do enough to earn this. But then the other part of me remembers how I felt when the Santanas made me earn my spot here. And if he's good enough to step up, I'll be more than happy to answer the challenge. I've seen what he brings to the table. If I wasn't the cool customer that I am, I'd be quaking in my boots. Gorilla Power does everything I do, might do some of it better. He's legit dangerous, flat out. But unlike Gorilla Power, I got my back up against the wall here. He's got nothing to lose but a match. I've got everything to lose. This Dominican Golden Championship represents my fight to come back from when Colossus Rhodes nearly crippled me. It represents my fight for recognition in my own home country. It represents the bond of the Rudo Army, the brotherhood and sisterhood that we've founded with each other, and the connection we have with all our fans out there listening to the Dispatch. It represents a friendship and a respect I grew to have with the Santanas, and an understanding that I'm defending the legacy of Roberto Santana. I have everything to lose in this match. So, Gorilla Power, you better be prepared to do everything you did to beat the New Humanity, three times over, if you want a chance at holding this gold. I'm not invincible, but I'm damn sure not going to give this up without the toughest fight you've ever had in your life.> Macchiato: <IIIIIINNNNCOMINGG!> Megan: <And we have some visitors here at the Rudo Army HQ! Stand up and salute for Felix Santana Senior and Felix Santana Junior!> Felix Santana Jr: <We're just dropping by for a moment, I wanted to wish the best of luck to you, Salvador.> Sosa: <Thanks, Felix, you know we all feel the love here. Now, El Jefe, you got something else, don't you?> Felix Senior: <Correct. I'm not taking any sides between you and Gorilla Power, would be wrong for me to do so in my position. But what I did want to say, I figured I'd say on your Dispatch. This is a message for El Macho and Lucha POWER. You have offered me a challenge, one that I accepted. We are more similar than not, each of us legends in our own time, each of us leading our promotions, each of us still have something left to offer in the ring. But you say your brand is the "True King of Lucha." That, I do not agree with. Santana Family Wrestling has been the standard of Lucha Libre for four decades, and unlike your brand, we never had any dealing with Adalberto Bonilla. We continue to demonstrate a global reach, with my son leading the Family's brand as we wrestle across the world, without breaking our traditions, without losing sight of our Dominican identity. So, if you want to prove your words, beat me at Lucha Fantastico. In fact, I even make this offer, put your mask on the line, and I put my hair and beard up against it. If you are not ready for a wager match, that is fair. But I make the offer, anyway.> Macchiato: <THAT IS A REAL CHALLENGE!> Felix Junior: <One that I wasn't told about before now, too.> Sosa: <Is that right, El Jefe?> Felix Senior: <Correct. Just thought that up. Because the more I think about Macho talking about his brand being the best, the more I don't just want to prove him wrong, but I want to prove it good.> Sosa: <Well, you all heard it here, on the Rudo Dispatch, El Jefe himself, wants a shot at El Macho's legendary fabled mask, even thought there's basically no chance that stipulation actually gets added. And on with the Rudo Dispatch here after our intermission....> --- Lucretia DeCavalcante: When you speak to Eddie the Wire and Tony the Rod, they will be quick to tell you that it's "simply business." And for the Goodfellas, that is the truth. But for me, this match just means a little more personal. I was born and raised in Cook County. I make my home in Chicago. And when I say that I made it my home, I mean that. I was born into Chicago royalty, but I wasn't handed anything. Block by block, I organized for improvements and took a leadership role, I made many friends, and many enemies as well, because if you want to change things in the Windy City, you are going to make yourself some enemies. As such, I have invested a great deal into my community. Wacker Drive Revival has stood as a symbol of how people can come together with a common purpose in our city. And I want to be at the forefront of this unique project. This means a lot to me, to be able to stand up in front of my people, and to hold that trophy that says that my team stands on top. Blue Destiny wrestles around everywhere. This is where I compete. I don't wrestle across the country each week fighting for tag gold everywhere, I don't fight in Japan, I'm too busy here to go every which way. So this means that this is my one goal to work for in this business, and for me, and for the Syndicate, I think we have a pretty good chance at bringing The Loop home with us. --- Tomas the Tiny Giant: tomas knows that the blood that has youth has been the owner of the crown of the extreme and that the writers who write on the internet say that he is too good for the tiny giant to beat him, and maybe that is right because tomas has lost to the blood that has youth before... Young Blood: Shut the fuck up, you green and black circus freak! You can smash all the shitty light tubes you want, you can go off on all the bullshit rambles you can manage, but when we get in there, I'm doing the same thing to you that I did to Jack Fury. Tomas: MAYBE TOMAS WILL DROP YOU ON YOUR ALREADY DAMAGED HEAD AND END YOUR CAREER! Blood: You're so stupid I'd almost take it easy on you. But you say shit like that, and I just want to drive your twig neck right through the mat. Tomas: nobody likes you, not me, not anyone in the locker room of philadelphia, AND THEY ALL TOLD TOMAS TO DESTROY YOU! Blood: Hey, Biff Taylor, if you're watching this right now... Without another word, Young Blood picked up a chair from the press table and hurled it at Tomas. The Tiny Giant batted it to the side, only to reach up to the ceiling, pulling down a light cover, and then grasping one of his beloved fluorescent light tubes. Security jumped in as soon as he got it down, with four men pulling Young Blood back, and three more attempting to restrain Tomas. One of the unfortunate guards ended up taking a light tube to the head, while Young Blood elbowed one of his, headbutting a second, and shrugging the last two off, just as Anthony Kalb entered the room at full sprint and jumped in with a desperate tackle to bring him to the ground. With much shouting, struggle and commotion, both men were eventually, forcefully evacuated from the room, while Kalb remained. Anthony Kalb: Whew. A little too much physicality for me right now, I'm supposed to be keeping myself fresh for my match, but when duty calls, it calls. Think I'm already getting a sense of how much trouble Sennie had to deal with here. Speaking of, someone go get JPM, thanks. Alright, might as well just do this now. Jean-Pierre Mutombo is the top man in the Senatorial Office, but anyone who's writing me off outright doesn't know one thing about my determination to... Jean-Pierre Mutombo: Greetings and salutations to one and all from the African Supersensation, the Charisma King, the Man of Unity, for I, Jean-Pierre have arrived! Kalb: You certainly have. JPM: Mr. Anthony Kalb! We have spoken recently about this match, what more is there for us to speak of? Kalb: Not much, really. It's just an obligation. JPM: Now do not speak like that, Mr. Future Chairman! Any time we have a chance for the people to hear us, it is a wonderful thing that we should never take for granted! I have my many fans very much because I do not think this way, but because I work hard for them in the ring, and I always keep them in mind in all parts of my life! You will be the main man soon, so it is time that you speak like it and that you act like it! Kalb: You sound like you could take this job yourself, Jean-Pierre. JPM: Oh no, the Man of Unity does not bring about his great deeds sitting in an office for the Office! That is your job and your place! Just as it will be my place to beat you in the ring on Friday! Kalb: Like I said before, we'll see about that when it's time... --- Generalissmimo Kool Q: This is the tale of man who made good Who rose right up from the Houston hood He ruled all of Texas with his right arm And the microphone was his lucky charm Lil' Lariato: One and one leads to three Doc Wyatt's gonna fall, I decree We did battle back and forth From Hollywood to Ft. Worth South and West and East and North Cowboy Johnston: He swings away like a Dutch windmill He raps like he's from Sugar Hill Hailey Comet: Lariato's his name Lone Star's his game Lariato: Doc don't stop, don't stop til I make you drop Doc don't stop, don't stop til I make you drop Duke Cogburn: I don't rap, but a man's got to do what a man's got to do. And as I see it, Lariato's going to put Doc down for the count. Lariato: You heard it from that old Celt, don't make him say it again, Doc's going down He went and lost his belt, but he kept his mouth open, he's just a well-dressed clown It's time the fat lady sang, time to fast forward to the end We're finish this series with a bang, around Doc's neck, my arm will bend --- Senator Steve Phillips: Two of the best opponents of my career in the last two matches to go. There is nothing left for me to say concerning Geese Walker, he is sui generis, nonpareil, simply one of the best of all time. What else can I possibly state? And then, for Thursday, in my penultimate confrontation, I meet a luchador who's name is synonymous with success, who can rightfully be seen as a paragon of his particular style, a dealer of defeats operating at supersonic speed and impeccable rhythm, the face of Blackrose and AXE, the one and only Suerte Mariachi. I have reminisced enough at this point, and I wish to save a little for my forthcoming interview with Maxwell McNally, so let it suffice to say that I do not enter into these bouts with the intention of exiting on a whimper. Anyone who saw me eliminate King Bemba knows that I have not yet lost the ability to compete with the best. Senator: Thus, one more time in my career, let me remind each of my opponents, the pundits and the fans that when Suerte Mariachi, when Geese Walker steps into the squared circle, they each do so against the newsmaker, headline breaker, office taker, world shaker, the roughest, toughest most intelligent son of a gun in the business, and that my friends, is nothing...but the truth. |
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Post by OrochiGeese on Feb 25, 2020 7:08:12 GMT
I loved that Lil Lariato rap!!!! 😁
Awesome "bring it home" promo by Senator. This is going to be an incredible event 😎
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Post by Senator Phillips on Feb 25, 2020 15:31:12 GMT
 Change in Plan for Fleming and Fitsharris
A short scene was captured at the Beltway Full Contact Martial Arts Center involving two of the top individuals behind the scenes for the Senatorial Office, retiring chief referee Raymond Allen Fleming and the projected future chief official, Kevin Fitsharris. Kevin Fitsharris: So, we were beginning our referee training here, right? Guess I have to go on with this. Raymond Allen Fleming: We were. But I'm afraid I'm going to have to break some news to you. You're not getting that Head Referee position anymore. Fitsharris: Thank good...um...yeah. I actually didn't want it all that much. I still want to wrestle a bit, maybe get Kalb to have some more Capitalists matches, maybe team with Mina and Juliette in PEWA, do some of my own matches, and I'm really already going to be the main assistant to Kalb's regime here, it's not like I've already done a ton of the paperwork and made the calls and all that stuff, so having to do the ref thing, just didn't appeal to me, I mean, were you going to train me to fall down like a pansy when someone ran into me, like all the refs do, no offence? No, I didn't like that idea from day one. Anyway, what's the change? RAF: Simple, for a bit, I thought I'd step out gracefully with Steve Phillips, let the Office have a clean change, start retiring in full. I mainly came back because he asked me to, and I've been doing less and less officiating as of late. But then I started thinking, and thinking too much. Realized that a big part of why I came back was also to take my mind off losing Vera, God bless her soul. Been four years since I lost my wonderful lady. And since then, I was moping around, tending to the garden, watching birds. Fitsharris: Sorry about that. Don't know what I'd ever do if I lost Mina. RAF: You don't ever want to know. So then, I figured the best plan wasn't to step down, but to step up. So from now on, I'll start reffing as many main events as I can make it to around the Office. But there's one caveat. I'm still training you. Not to take my place right now, but as insurance, if I ever figure out I can't keep up, physically or mentally. Does that work for you, kid? Fitsharris: Yes, sir. --- My Interview with Senator Steve PhillipsBy Maxwell McNally To understand how seriously Steve Phillips has taken his final lap around the wrestling industry, realize that I have met him, not at one of his preferred Washington DC restaurants, but at the Beltway Full Contact Martial Arts center, where the good Senator has been nourished by Tim Dwight's meticulously prepared diet plan. I, myself brought in my own, more appealing lunch. When I arrived, Senator Phillips was just finishing up a light sparring session with Aoife Daley with the new head trainer Daniel Ness supervising, and he seemed to be in good spirits as he made his way over for the interview. Senator Steve Phillips: Maxwell McNally, my old friend! It is good to see you! Maxwell McNally: And you as well. It still feels remarkably strange that this should be my last interview with you while you are yet involved in professional wrestling. Senator: We go back, what is it, fifteen years, perhaps more? I recall the days when you were the lead commentator for Alpha Championship Wrestling. There was never a more professional voice behind the microphone, and as a competitor, it was always something I appreciated, knowing that someone of your caliber was calling my matches. Maxwell: I merely called it as I saw it, a trait that has served me rather well, even into my own retirement. So then, speaking of retirement, do tell me, what are your plans as you depart from the ring? Senator: Well, Maxwell, I obviously have my day job to return to. At a time when my beloved nation is torn between partisan lines, it is my personal mission to remain one of the few true mavericks in DC. The people know I can work with both sides of the aisle when I feel it suits the greater good, and they well know that my disdain for the entrenched elite and its tendency to accumulate further wealth and power at the expense of the American public will lead me to fight on their behalf, even if that makes me a modern Don Quixote futilely attempting to lariat the windmills. I do plan now on writing my magnum opus, my own comprehensive policy suggestions for the future. Maxwell: May I call you Publius? Senator: Interesting you say that, as my initial working title has been "The New Federalist Papers." But yes, at this point in my career, with my diminished training time, the longer recovery time between injuries, the increasing frequency of said injuries, the pressures of running the Office, there were more and more factors pointing to this decision. Once I managed to secure the future of the Office from Midas Matthews's influence, I was then free to leave this organization and this sport into the capable hands that will carry them forward. Maxwell: You picked Anthony Kalb, one of your long time colleagues to replace you as the Chairman. Like you, I have known Anthony for over a decade, and it is remarkable how far he has come from where he was at when I first met him, which I directly attribute to your generous tutelage. What do you think he will change, and what will he keep the same? Senator: As we all know, Mr. Kalb would tell you himself that he was not suited to such a task a decade back. But what I know, is that he is loyal to a fault, he has been an invaluable assistant for years in the operations of the Office, and he has striven to have placed himself into a position of leadership. I believe he will work hard to keep my vision intact of a gentle guiding hand assisting the combined strength of the Affiliates. I also know that there are a number of ideas he has been wanting to implement that I vetoed through the years, and it will be interesting indeed to see if he will follow through on them. But even with those, I know that he and I have always seen eye to eye on the overarching philosophy. Maxwell: Your final opponent, Geese Walker is revered by anyone with any connection to professional wrestling, from the fans, to fellow wrestlers, to pundits such as myself. Do tell us how you arrived at this choice. Senator: Maxwell, I have known Geese Walker for a long, long time. We have been acquaintances going back longer than I care to admit. To me, this match is a matter of matching the bookends, of finishing my career against someone who was there in the early days of it. It is a fortuitous circumstance that Mr. Walker also happens to be one of the most respected, accomplished and capable individuals in the industry. I have no doubt that he will hold nothing back in our match, and that this will be a fitting conclusion to my career. I also wish to utilize this chance to state my gratitude and admiration for all the opponents and teammates who have participated on my Retirement Tour, it has been a whirlwind of a month, a veritable maelstrom to have endured, but every match kept me going further, the positive energy of so many wondrous encounters overriding the crushing fatigue that threatened to set in. Maxwell: While I know that your time is at a premium, I do have a few more questions I'd like to ask, if that's not a problem. First, and do forgive me for this, but my colleagues did make me promise to ask, are you and Aoife considering a child, or a ring? Senator: Um, ahem...Maxwell, my old friend, you could not help yourself, could you? Maxwell: No, I could not! Senator: Well...you are not going to let me off with an indeterminate response, are you? Maxwell: I most certainly will not. Senator: Very well then, honestly speaking, those are both possibilities that are on the table. Aoife wants to win the UCSS title first, and I want to finish my first draft of my treatise as well, but past that, yes, we have spoken many times on such things and believe that there will be a day where we can pursue our mutual happiness. Maxwell: Excellent, do not forget my name on the invites when you do take that next step! Now, I'll let you go on your way, just as soon as you answer this final question. We all know that nobody truly walks away from professional wrestling. Do you ever think you might return to the ring, and also, have you left yourself a back door back into the management side of the Office? Senator: Allow me to answer these in reverse order. No, I do not have any plans to return to managing the Office. Anthony Kalb and the Committee need to be able to stand on their own feet without looking over their shoulder at the Chairman Emeritus. I will be happy to offer opinions if Mr. Kalb asks in private, but past that, this is quite literally his show now. Now, for the ring, you never want to entirely close the door, and very few wrestlers ever truly walk away for good, but at this point in time, I actively want this to be my last competitive bout. Thank you again for the interview, Maxwell, and best of wishes, you have always been a true rarity in this business, an honest pundit and more than that, a good friend, and that, sir... Maxwell: Is nothing, but the truth. Senator: Indeed. |
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