NIGHTY NIGHT
Click.
Static covers the screen as a Play ► symbol appears in the bottom right-hand corner.
Earlier Tonight.
A very prim and proper home is the opening visual of NXT Level this week. The decoration is bland and boring – a pale cream, and there’s no photographs or joy anywhere in the premises. It’s dull.
JOHNNY GOMEZ: Welcome everyone to NXT Level! We’re in the home of… well… I’m not quite sure.
NICK DIAMOND: What a lovely home it is as well.
JOHNNY GOMEZ: If you like Vanilla, sure.
We soon swing around to see two figures walking up the stairs. Drewitt and Grimskull. The two members of Apokalypsis carefully head down the hall towards the bedroom, where the sound of snoring echoes throughout the night.
JOHNNY GOMEZ: This can’t be good.
They push the door open, revealing Sebastian Boswick asleep in his bed with one half of the Tag Team Championships being effectively spooned. Grimskull looks at Drewitt with a look of surprise.
NICK DIAMOND: What a Champion that man is. He even sleeps with his title!
JOHNNY GOMEZ: I hope that’s all he does with it.
Drewitt suddenly pulls Boswick out of the bed by his feet, slamming him hard into the floor and awakening him immediately. The Championship comes with him, being quickly snatched away by Grimskull. The Explorer hauls Boswick back to his feet in a double handed choke that lifts the Chairman off his feet and into the air with superior power.
NICK DIAMOND: PUT THAT MAN DOWN!
“We told you that you made a mistake in coming to No Man’s Land, didn’t we Boswick?” Grimskull says as Drewitt strangles him.
He chokes, struggling.
“But since we can cross you off the list as our fifth man, we’ve decided to take this instead,” Drewitt says nodding at the tag title in Grimskull’s possession.
“Nighty night,” The Preacher mocks as Sebastian slowly slips into unconsciousness.
JOHNNY GOMEZ: I can’t believe it. Apokalypsis have just stolen one half of the Tag Team Championships!
NICK DIAMOND: Don’t forget about the B&E, Johnny. I need to make a call to the APD. Someone needs to check on poor Boswick.
JOHNNY GOMEZ: If we’re lucky, that monotonous tiresome fool won’t wake up. I can’t imagine the ACA taking this lying down.”
Drewitt and Grimskull make their exit, leaving Sebastian Boswick unconscious on his bed.
Cut.
THE ELDERS I
The House of Sovereigns.
Poor Hercules has been held captive for a very long time. Armed guards monitor his room at all times. After Red Snow, Zeus agreed to tell his son the truth about Arcadia and how he came to power.
They now sit in the bed chamber, on chairs, opposite one another.
“I said I’d tell you all about the history of Arcadia, but before I do, I need to make sure you understand the consequences of knowing,” Zeus says firmly.
Hercules thinks about it.
“Ares and I have gone out of our way to have the history of Arcadia reflected in the manner we see fit. A lot of people have died to make that happen, son,” The Baron warns him with a depth of sadness in his voice. “Those who remember what happened are few and far between. Many would never speak of it. Some would never dare for the consequences.”
His son looks surprised, his eyebrows raised.
“What are you saying, pop?” He questions, folding his arms. Something about this perturbs him. It doesn’t sit right.
“I’m saying that if I tell you what happened and you betray me, I’ll have no choice….”
“But to kill me?” Herc interrupts. “Is that what you’re saying?”
Zeus nods carefully.
“Tell me,” he demands.
The Baron thinks about it for a moment and takes a deep breath.
“It all started with my father, your grandfather, Cronos.”
We float away into a memory.
To be continued.
Cut.
JOHNNY GOMEZ: Triple threat action tonight! We got The Yellow Python, taking on Destructo Boy, taking on the Double Feature Champ, Albert Lamplight!
The bell rings, and immediately TYP and Destructo Boy charge at Lamplight! The two smaller competitors stomp a mud hole into Lamplight! Destructo Boy jumps on the middle rope, then the top rope, then
BANG!!! A FUCKING CURB STOMP!!!
JOHNNY GOMEZ: Holy shit… I’ve never seen that before.
NICK DIAMOND: Yeah, ever since Doom turned that boy’s brains into oatmeal, he’s been way more aggressive.
TYP LEAPS TO THE TOP TURNBUCKLE!!!
BUT DESTRUCTO BOY DROPKICKS HIM!!!
TYP HITS THE FLOOR OUTSIDE THE RING WITH A SICKENING THUD!!!
NICK DIAMOND: You oatmeal-brained bastard!
But Lamplight is back up to his feet by the time Destructo Boy reaches his.
THE WHOLESALE STRETCH!!! CROSSFACE CHICKEN WING!!!
Destructo Boy is struggling! He’s reaching out but there’s nothing to grab hold of.
JOHNNY GOMEZ: Is Destructo Boy about to tap!?!?
Destructo Boy looks like he’s gonna tap out, but just before he does, he throws his foot back into Lamplight’s groin!
NICK DIAMOND: Ball Bag Buster! That little shit!
JOHNNY GOMEZ: He’s like a snake!
NICK DIAMOND: Speaking of… Look at the top turnbuckles Johnny!
Indeed.
Perched on the top turnbuckles is the Yellow Python!
CORKSCREW PLANCHA INTO DESTRUCTO BOY AND ALBERT LAMPLIGHT!!!
ALL THREE MEN ARE LAID OUT!!!
“HO-LY SHIT!!! HO-LY SHIT!!!”
JOHNNY GOMEZ: HO-LY SHIT!!! HO-LY SHIT!!!
The Yellow Python reaches his feet.
Destructo Boy staggers to his.
TYP CHARGES!!!
SEE NO EVIL!!!! THE SHINING WIZARD OUT OF NOWHERE!!!!
JOHNNY GOMEZ: DESTRUCTO BOY IS ABOUT TO WIN THIS ONE!!!
ONE!!!
TWO!!!
THREEEE!!!!
NICK DIAMOND: I hate that little bastard.
JOHNNY GOMEZ: Well he just picked up a win over the Yellow Python AND the Double Feature Champ! Do you think this makes him a contender?
NICK DIAMOND: I hope not.
WINNER BY PINFALL: DESTRUCTO BOY
ZION
Colt Ramsey takes the leaflet out of his pocket, checking one final time that he’s got the location right. He has. He stuffs it back in his pocket and looks up at the building in front of him.
There’s a sign out the front that reads ‘The First Church Of Zion’, but he can hear the din of what could only be described as a party coming from within.
Not what he expected.
He slips in through the door and takes a seat on the pew at the back, but even that doesn’t escape the watchful eye of Lionel Troy.
“Welcome brother!” he shouts to Ramsey as he sits.
“You’re far too late but just in time! I was telling these fine people here all about Zion. We we talking about distrust, weren’t we?” he continues, motioning to the crowded church.
“YEAH!” they reply.
“This world is full of people who shut out everyone except themselves, and the loved ones they already hold. But that ain’t right! See Zion has a BIG OLD HEART, and he’s got room in it for each and every kind soul that wants to find him. You’ve walked through the door my friend, and now Zion has beholden you. He’s seen right into your very SOUL and now you have the light. Doesn’t he have the light ladies and gentlemen?”
“YEAH!” comes the second raucous reply.
“Welcome on in to the First Church of Zion. I’m the Reverend Lionel Troy…” he explains, starting to gyrate as he speaks his name. “The LION of Zion, some might say!”
The crowd whoop and cheer.
“And you, my tired looking friend, have just found a new place to rest that weary head.”
Following his introduction to Colt, he falls back into step with his main sermon, leaving Colt to tilt his head, curious.
Cut.
NICK DIAMOND: Get ready for a brutal match, folks. I’ve seen what a dog does to a stuffed animal, and this might be no different.
BLOOD SPORT! BROGUE KICK OUT THE GATE!
JOHNNY GOMEZ: Foley hasn’t even left his corner!
NICK DIAMOND: Luther has that killer instinct, Johnny.
Foley collapses into the turnbuckle and Grim lays into him with ferocious strikes before he Biel tosses him into the center of the ring! Grim rushes forwards only for Foley to catch him with a drop toe hold! Grim hits the canvas!
Friendly Felix drops the elbow to Luther’s back before hitting the ropes as he rises!
NICK DIAMOND: BIG BOOT TO THE BACK OF THE SKULL!
JOHNNY GOMEZ: THOSE BOOTS WERE MADE FOR BOOTIN’, NICKY!
Despite the massive impact Grim is already stirring on the mat and Felix is quick to drop a knee to the back! He lifts Grim up and goes for a back suplex that plants him! Foley lifts him up and tries to grab his arms for a DDT but Grim fights back!
BACK BODY DROP BY GRIM! FOLEY LANDS HARD IN THE CENTER OF THE RING!
JOHNNY GOMEZ: Grim looks irate here, I think he can smell blood and that doesn’t bode well for Foley.
NICK DIAMOND: He’s in the corner, Johnny. He’s about to be in pursuit!
Luther begs Foley to get to his feet, Foley slowly standing up.
LETHAL PURSUIT!
NICK DIAMOND: SPEAR! LUTHER TURNED HIM INTO A CHEW TOY!
JOHNNY GOMEZ: THIS HUNT HAS TO BE OVER!
Luther covers!
ONE!
…
…
TWO!
…
…
THREE!
NICK DIAMOND: Foley fought hard, but you just can’t compete with an Apex Predator like Luther!
WINNER BY PINFALL: LUTHER GRIM
EXPOSURE
In the decimation of the Red Light District, the surviving frequenters of the location needed somewhere else to visit. With that, it didn’t take long for the New Red Light District to be born.
Numerous clubs, strip joints, gambling dens and dens of inequity now reside here, thriving once again like they once did.
Inside a building called The Blue Oyster, we join up with The Red Falcon and The White Bear, who certainly stand out, sitting at the bar.
“You said he was here?” Falcon asks the bar staff.
The bartender nods to left, telling them where to go.
Both men stand up and walk towards a room, taking a moment.
“This could be huge, you know that right?” White Bear asks with concern. “This is a man’s entire life we’re threatening to expose.”
Falcon shrugs.
“If he’s in here then he did it to himself,” Red replies, grabbing the door handle.
Almost immediately, both men burst in, revealing Tucker Goode completely undressed. Before him is a man, bent over on all fours, receiving more than an ACA leaflet.
JOHNNY GOMEZ: Oh my. Isn’t Tucker Goode married to Valerie? That’s… uh.. that’s not Valerie.
NICK DIAMOND: That’s not even a woman, Johnny. That’s a man. He’s cheating on his wife with a man.
Tucker panics, pulling out of his sexual partner post-haste and grabbing his ACA t-shirt to protect what dignity he has left. The Red Falcon and White Bear stand there, looking at him – their faces covered by the masks.
“It isn’t what it looks like!” Goode panics, protesting his innocence. “I was helping him with a back issue.”
He looks at the man on the floor who just shrugs.
“How do you think your wife, or better yet, the Arcadian Censorship Authority, would respond to knowing that their Ayatollah of Abstinence is indulging in sexual delights?” The Red Falcon asks sinisterly, blackmail on his mind.
Tucker doesn’t know where to look.
“Look,” The White Bear interrupts. “Give us your half of the Tag Team Championships and we’ll say no more about it. We came for the Gold. If we leave with it, we won’t expose you to your wife or the ACA.”
The Tag Team Champion reluctantly reaches over to his title belt and takes it from the sofa behind him, cautiously handing it to The White Bear.
JOHNNY GOMEZ: This is a revelation of the highest order. Tucker Goode is not only a two faced lying son of a bitch but homosexual too. His wife mustn’t have a clue.
NICK DIAMOND: Nor the ACA. Their Ayatollah of Abstinence has been out here sharing his seed like a gardener.
The Kingdom make their exit, leaving Goode to flop back into the chair, exacerbated, exhausted and ashamed that he was caught in the act here tonight.
CAT'S IN THE CRADLE
The Factory is quiet this evening. Doom and Foley are nowhere to be found. Destructo Boy sits alone, his attention caught by a small commotion. A moment later a door slides open and The Burned Man steps into the room.
NICK DIAMOND: This is a nice little family re-union.
JOHNNY GOMEZ: Sure, if you like awkward tension and ill feelings.
NICK DIAMOND: Isn’t that how most family re-unions go?
Destructo Boy snarls, glaring at his father.
“What the hell are you doing here?” His voice comes in an accusing tone. “Ready to take a dip in the pool willingly?”
TBM holds his hands up, pleading with his son.
“What I should have done all along, I’ve come to save you. All you have to do is to go back…”
Destructo Boy cuts him off with a chortle of laughter.
“Oh, look at you. An absentee father who thinks he can come back and save the fucking day. You’re pathetic.”
“Language, Faith.”
“Oh, fuck you… dad.” He pushes The Burned Man away and turns to storm off.
NICK DIAMOND: Well, that didn’t go to well.
JOHNNY GOMEZ: Even heroes can only save those who want to be saved.
Destructo Boy turns to face his father from across the room, shouting at him.
“You want to save me, jump in the pool yourself. That will save me the trouble having to drag your sorry ass in there.”
The Burned Man opens his mouth to retort, but there is nothing but pain and sorrow in his eyes.
“The Odyssey Pool will be ready for you At Anarchy Rulez, father. I will delight in throwing you in there with all of Arcadia watching.”
Destructo Boy storms off, slamming a door behind him, leaving TBM heartbroken and alone.
JOHNNY GOMEZ: He came to save Destructo Boy, but instead, it looks like he’s got himself into a match.
NICK DIAMOND: One of these two will be taking a swim in the pool eventually.
JOHNNY GOMEZ: At Anarchy Rulez, Nicky.
The Burned Man shakes his head, closing his eyes. When he opens them again, there is a look of fear in them. He steadies himself on one of the scientist’s console desk, blinking away the fear.
“I’m going to save you, Faith. Even if I have to do it the hard way.”
He stands straight, looking toward the bubbling pool.
JOHNNY GOMEZ: What the hell was that? I saw a flash of fear.
But the look is gone, and with Destructo Boy refusing his help, for now… so too is The Burned Man.
Cut.
GHFGHFG
JOHNNY GOMEZ: Up next, we have a match with big implications in the Sparta Cup! Drewitt and Harold Attano collide to see who will earn their first points in the Theta League!
The bell rings as Attano sizes up the big man across the ring from him, who comes rushing toward Mr. Nobody…who sidesteps him at the last second!
But it ends up costing Attano, when War blindsides him with a clothesline on the rebound!
NICK DIAMOND: Down goes Attano, looking like he’s taking an unwanted nap!
Drewitt looks far from finished, however, bringing Nobody back to his feet for more punishment by sending him to the corner…
…but Attano catches the big man with a boot to the face when he rushes in!
JOHNNY GOMEZ: Attano may have just saved himself here!
Nobody unleashes a flurry of quick strikes, wearing Drewitt down before seeing a window of opportunity!
JOHNNY GOMEZ: KNEE CAP! Shotgun dropkick to the Explorer’s knee just took him off his feet!
NICK DIAMOND: Attano looks to be going for the kill here, Johnny!
Harold grabs Drewitt by the head, cinching in a Bulldog Choke!
CODE OF–NO!
The big man is back on his feet, Attano hanging on as Drewitt falls back toward the turnbuckle!
The collision in the corner forces Nobody to break the hold!
NICK DIAMOND: Drewitt’s got Harold in his sights!
War grabs Attano by the throat, hoisting him up for a chokeslam!
ARDUOUS–NO!
Harold breaks free…catching Drewitt with a Diamond Cutter on the way down!
ONE SHOT ONE KILL!
Attano covers!
ONE!
TWO!
THREE!
JOHNNY GOMEZ: Harold Attano picks up the win over Drewitt, earning his first three points in the Theta League!
WINNER: HAROLD ATTANO
POINTS: 3
AN UNCLEAN SLATE
Deep within the levels of Arcadia do we come across what could only be The Sanctuary. We find ourselves in front of the Kingdom’s domain, watching as The Yellow Python seems to be returning home after his match earlier tonight.
NICK DIAMOND: For a place ran like a zoo, it looks pretty clean.
JOHNNY GOMEZ: Well it looks like it might get a lot cleaner, Nick. Look who’s here.
“Going back to your cage?” Mr. Kleen reveals himself, stepping between Yellow Python and the entrance to the Sanctuary. He slings the Mop of Justice over his shoulder. He instinctively reaches out, using a rag to wipe dirt from the doorway.
“You keep calling it a cage but the only one here who seems like they can’t leave is you.” Python immediately squares up, clearly ready for a fight should it break out. However, he looks surprised as Mr. Kleen simply shrugs his shoulders, grabbing his bucket and walking past the Yellow Python. “Huh?”
Kleen glances back to Python, shaking his head. “It’s filthy in there and I don’t have the time to clean all of it. Not right now, anyway.”
“Then why even come here?” Python asks incredulously.
“Oh,” Kleen says, almost as if the question surprised him. “Because when you clean up a mess, you start at the furthest point then work your way in.”
MOP OF JUSTICE TO THE SKULL! YELLOW PYTHON GOES DOWN!
The Custodian picks up his bucket, pouring the filthy water all over Python! “If you insist on being a stain, I’ll treat you like a stain. Doesn’t matter how stubborn you are, I’ll wash you away until the slate is clean.”
JOHNNY GOMEZ: Oh this is just vile.
NICK DIAMOND: For someone so clean, he sure knows how to make a mess.
JOHNNY GOMEZ: Couldn’t have said it better myself, Nick.
Mr. Kleen grabs his bucket, leaving Python to sputter and gasp as he wipes the filth from his suit.
Cut.
JOHNNY GOMEZ: We have Sparta Cup action coming out of the Beta League between Red Falcon and The Burned Man!
NICK DIAMOND: Yes, and Falcon’s been flashing around that OSW Tag Team Championship he hijacked from Mr. Goode, I tell ya Johnny it couldn’t have happened to better people.
The bell rings and we’re off to the races! Falcon immediately lunges at TBM with a Flying Clothesline!
NO!
STO.
NICK DIAMOND: MATCH STRIKER by The Sole Survivor!
JOHNNY GOMEZ: The impact just about shook the arena, Nick!
The Burned Man scales the top rope, looking to end this one fast.
Flying Elbow Drop!
NO!
NICK DIAMOND: FIRE FROM THE GODS misses and TBM crashes and burns!
JOHNNY GOMEZ: And The Red Falcon is back to his feet… FALCON CRUSH! Wait, look at the entrance, is that Drewitt?!
Drewitt strides onto the entrance with the Championship stolen from Sebastian Boswick slung over his shoulder. Catching Winged Courage’s attention. TBM quickly grapples him from behind, dragging him into position whilst he’s distracted…
CROSSFACE CHICKENWING! ETERNAL BURNING!
With one eye towards Drewitt on the entrance ramp, The Red Falcon has no choice… he taps out! Cole Holt quickly calls for the bell, the arena watching as Drewitt takes his leave.
JOHNNY GOMEZ: Drewitt’s presence caught Red Falcon off guard!
NICK DIAMOND: Allowing TBM to lock in ETERNAL BURNING to get the win as well as get his three points in the Sparta Cup Tournament!
WINNER BY SUBMISSION: THE BURNED MAN
POINTS: 3
MI CAZA, TU CASA II
We find ourselves at The Cabin once again, the sound of footsteps grabbing our attention as Luther Grim can be seen gathering a set of weapons from various spots.
JOHNNY GOMEZ: What’s this, then? Luther Grim’s returned to his abode following the match against Felix Foley, but he looks like he’s preparing for battle!
NICK DIAMOND: And he’s not alone, either!
We quickly notice who Nick is referring to, as El Mariachi Muerte stands in the doorway looking at the small arsenal the Hunter has assembled. A machete is sheathed and attached to his rope belt, which are soon joined by a small telescope and an atlatl before Grim takes hold of his trusty spear.
“Have you gathered enough, compadre?” Muerte remarks, looking amused by the preparations made by the Beast of Prey. Grim nods in response before giving a more verbose confirmation.
“The threat of the Uprising made me realize a few more tools of the trade were needed…but I’m ready now,” Luther states flatly, Muerte stepping out of the way as the Hunter exits his dwelling. He stares the Singing Death down, as if analyzing his motives.
“Since you know something about this threat, you can lead the way,” Grim says with a scowl. “One wrong move on your part will bring an end to more than just this hunt.”
JOHNNY GOMEZ: What a statement from the NXT Level Champion!
NICK DIAMOND: He’s a man on a mission, with one eye firmly on his apparent hunting buddy!
Muerte says nothing, simply nodding in agreement before the pair make their exit from the area.
Cut.
JOHNNY GOMEZ: Holy shit! What a great show it’s been so far, but the action continues on with Narcissa Balenciaga and Jasper Redgrave taking on Gemini and El Mariachi Muerte!
Gemini and Redgrave kick things off and lock up in the center of the ring. Immediately Redgrave breaks the lock-up with an elbow to Gemini’s jaw. Gemini staggers backwards, ducks beneath an elbow, charges towards the ropes! She’s bounces off!!!
BOOM!!!
SUPERKICK!!!
JOHNNY GOMEZ: GREAT GOOGLY OOGLY!!! Redgrave connects with the Collage of Violence, and Gemini falls!
NICK DIAMOND: That’ll shake up the locusts in her head, Johnny!
Redgrave makes the cover!!!
One!!!
Two!!!
KICKOUT by Gemini!
Redgrave pulls Gemini up, but she LOW BLOWS him on the way to her feet!
JOHNNY GOMEZ: RIGHT. IN. THE. TESTICLES!!!
NICK DIAMOND: It’s been a long time since a woman’s touched my testicles, Johnny, and after seeing that one, I think I can wait for another week or two.
Redgrave climbs to his feet, looking for revenge when GEMINI OPENS HER MOUTH!!!
SWARM!!!
NICK DIAMOND: Told ya, Johnny!
Gemini rushes to her corner, makes the tag!
Redgrave stumbles back into his corner! Narcissa tags herself in!
Both Narcissa and El Mariachi Muerte meet in the center of the ring, immediately exchanging blows! Left from Narcissa! Right from EMM! Left from Narcissa! Right from EMM! Left! Right! Left! Right! Right! Right!
RIGHT! RIGHT! RIGHT!
EMM HAS ALL THE MOMENTUM!!!
KICK TO THE GUT!!!
FADE!!! TO!!! BLACK!!!
JOHNNY GOMEZ: The package piledriver! He’s gotta be out!!!
ONE!!!
TWO!!!
THREEEEEE!!!
JOHNNY GOMEZ: Muerte and Gemini pick up the huge victory.
NICK DIAMOND: Hard to beat Pestilence and Death, Johnny.
WINNERS BY PINFALL: APOKALYPSIS
NOT SO LUCKY LANDUCCI
Little Italy is exactly what you’d expect. Various restaurants adorn the street with numerous alleyways and homesteads towering above. As Lucky Landucci arrives by the stairs, people immediately stop in their tracks at his presence.
No-one expected him to be back. He struts through the level, ignoring those who can’t help but stop and stare – there are many.
JOHNNY GOMEZ: I can’t believe Lucky Landucci has gone back to Little Italy.
NICK DIAMOND: Can you blame him? He was framed for his father’s murder. He wants top find the people responsible.
He walks down an alley towards a small building at the back with a large door. He’s about to knock on it when he realizes that it’s ajar. Lucky pulls his trusty baseball bat from within his jacket and enters.
WHAM!
The moment he enters the room, his legs are violently taken out by a brutal baseball bat that quite literally sweeps him to the ground. He scrambles for the bat he dropped in the melee, only someone grabs him from behind.
They struggle, but Lucky can’t escape the chokehold.
Click.
Only it isn’t a chokehold.
JOHNNY GOMEZ: What the hell is that, Nicky?
Lucky is quickly released and grasps at his neck, realizing that he’s now wearing a nice new, tight, thick black necklace and that Albert Lamplight stands above him with a black device in his hand, a controller.
ZAP!
“What the fuck have you done to me, ya mook?” He roars at Lamplight who laughs at his stammer from the electric shock.
The Double Feature Champion bends into a crouch, waving the black controller in front of Landucci.
“It took me a while to find the right item in store for you, Lucky. I had to seriously consider what would suit a lapdog such as yourself. Behold the shock collar – a behavioural tool just for you,” he says with a big toothy smile.
Lucky panics at his neck, but there’s no removing it.
JOHNNY GOMEZ: Oh my God. Albert Lamplight is done screwing around.
NICK DIAMOND: How could he do that to this poor innocent man?
JOHNNY GOMEZ: He’s a mobster, Nick!
“Go back to your master,” he demands, standing up. “Tell her if she wants the collar removed, she’ll need to visit me at Illumination Antiques. I’m sure we’ll be able to reach some kind of agreement.”
“You sonuva…” Landucci yells angrily.
ZAP!
Albert chuckles.
Cut.
JOHNNY GOMEZ: We have a hell of a contest here for you tonight folks as fresh off a victorious debut, Lionel Troy looks to put another champion away in the near unstoppable Tombstone.
The bell sounds as The Ferryman glaring at the Reverend who begs off, dropping to his knees in a terrified prayer. Tombstone just scowls as he rushes forward,
LOW BLO…NO! Tombstone catches the hand with his left before goozling Troy with his right. The Ferryman lifting Troy up off his feet as he stares the Lion in the eyes.
NICK DIAMOND: Troy may well have pissed off our world champion here Johnny and that usually results in a one way trip to the Underworld.
Tombstone goes to lift Troy up higher for a Chokeslam but Lionel manages to lash out, drilling Tombstone right in the balls with a hefty kick.
JOHNNY GOMEZ: Field Goal low blow there by Lionel Troy and surely a blatant move like that can’t be legal Nick.
NICK DIAMOND: Old Mills seems like he will allow it as Troy seems to be celebrating that dirty trick with a deep prayer
Lionel looms over the hurting Tombstone, placing one hand on his head, screaming out for this heathen to pray
BEFORE NAILING HIM WITH THE ZIONIC ELBOW!
NICK DIAMOND: Troy nailing that brutal elbow but he’s already pulled Tombstone up, possibly looking for that Golden Streets Powerbomb but Tombstone grabs him around the throat
DRONES! BAM! POW! POW! POW! Drone fire peppers Tombstone, who releases Troy.
JOHNNY GOMEZ: Where the hell did those drones come from? Troy rolls up the dazed world champion… but Old Mills can’t see the Lion’s got the tights
Tombstone struggles under the dirty pin as Mills counts..
ONE….
TWO…..
THREE!
NICK DIAMOND: By hook or by crook, Lionel Troy puts down another champion here tonight. But the drones are still here, Johnny.
JOHNNY GOMEZ: Tombstone is not happy!
WINNER BY PINFALL: LIONEL TROY
DEAD BESTIES
JOHNNY GOMEZ: What in tarnation are these drones doing here?!? Can’t we have a damn wrestling match!
NICK DIAMOND: This is a good old fashioned capture mission, John boy!
Doom’s drones swirl around Tombstone while Lionel Troy quickly exits the ring, along with Mills Stanton. They pepper him with suppressive fire, blasts meant to keep him occupied while his captors swarm the ring.
Riding into Olympus on drones come the Besties themselves.
Doom.
Destructo Boy.
Felix Foley, who is having a hell of a time riding a drone.
JOHNNY GOMEZ: These bastards want the World Championship, and they’re willing to do whatever it takes to get it!
Tombstone is down to his knees, the rubber pellets bouncing off him. He closes his eyes.
Darkness.
NICK DIAMOND: Don’t let him get away!
Flutt…
CLANG!
Abruptly the lights snap back on.
Tombstone is laid out in the center of the ring, the drones circling him.
But he’s not alone.
Dr. Death stands above him.
“Looks like we had the same idea, old chap.” Death says charismatically as Doom, Foley, and Destructo Boy dismount their drones.
It’s a stand off, with an unconscious Tombstone in the center.
NICK DIAMOND: Now this is pro wrestling!
“I’m not sure we did.” Doom says.
A drone flies forward to display a hologram of Dr. Death and Tombstone’s conversation from last week.
“We want our ferrying friend here for vastly different reasons. I thought you’d pick this moment, so I decided we’d give you a hand.”
“Just like you said, bestie!” Foley chimes in.
JOHNNY GOMEZ: Goddamnit! This unholy alliance is too much!
“So what is it then?” The Luchadoc retorts after a moment. “You’ve got the fire and man power. I’m just one man. Looks like it’s your call.”
“Indeed it is,” Doom nods. “Take Tombstone, do what you will with him. I’ll collect him next week.”
He pauses.
“Alive, and unspoiled, Death.” He commands.
With a chuckle, Dr. Death nods in return.
“I’m a doctor, Stubbins.”
NICK DIAMOND: Damn right, Dr. Death took the hippo oath and would nev…
JOHNNY GOMEZ: The what?
The drones fly in and pick up the unconscious Tombstone. Doom offers one to Dr. Death, but he waves it off.
“I’ve got a stop to make. Just take Tombstone to the Clinic.”
With a yelp, Foley mounts a drone while the Besties take their leave.
JOHNNY GOMEZ: Tombstone’s in a real rough spot.
NICK DIAMOND: Who are you to doubt Dr. Death’s intentions?
JOHNNY GOMEZ: Oh forgive me, the near-genocide of Mariachi he committed must not have happened, right?
NICK DIAMOND: Exactly!
Cut.
JOHNNY GOMEZ: Sebastian Boswick is not in a good mood, after Drewitt and Grimskull stole his title belt. He’s looking to vent some frustration on Dr Death.
Boswick comes charging straight across the ring while Demi Sky is still dressing down Dr Death.
SHOULDER CHARGE CATCHES DEATH UNAWARES, DRIVING HIM INTO THE CORNER!
JOHNNY GOMEZ: The corner is where the ACA are dangerous, when the numbers game comes into play.
Mr Kleen steps in, mop in hand but Demi Sky heads him off, grabbing the mop.
PMS WITH THE FULL NELSON FROM THE APRON!
STAMP OF AUTHORITY!
THE BIG BOOT CATCHES DEATH RIGHT IN THE FACE!
JOHNNY GOMEZ: Interference from PMS, and the referee saw nothing!
NICK DIAMOND: She was busy getting that mop. Taking pride in the cleanliness of our ring.
Demi Sky tosses the mop away. While she does, Mr Kleen charges at Death.
RUNNING ELBOW STRIKE!
NO!
DEATH DUCKS AND MR KLEEN ACCIDENTALLY TAKES OUT PMS!
Boswick grabs Dr Death by the neck and hoists him up.
THE ACC! TORTURE RACK!
BUT THE LUCHADOC SLIPS OUT!
DESTINO! BY APPOINTMENT DROPS BOSWICK!
JOHNNY GOMEZ: Dr Death has done his best to neutralise the numbers.
NICK DIAMOND: He’s a slippery little Luchadoc!
Death pins, but barely gets a one count before Mr Kleen breaks it up.
PMS stands Death to his feet, holding him in place and Boswick comes in to clean up.
PIMENTO CHEESE TUESDAY!
JOHNNY GOMEZ: The Double Underhook Piledriver just destroyed Dr Death!
NICK DIAMOND: Here comes the pin!
ONE!
TWO!
THREE!
JOHNNY GOMEZ: Boswick scores the victory, thanks to some help from the ACA.
NICK DIAMOND: Why does he still look so angry? He won!
WINNER BY PINFALL: SEBASTIAN BOSWICK
BROTHER TO BROTHER
The lights dim in the arena as the opening of “For the Glory” play throughout the arena. A spotlight shines on the entrance as Jackson Cade slowly begins to rise from the floor on a platform.
JOHNNY GOMEZ: Here comes the former OSW World Champion, ladies and gentlemen. Last week he was subdued by Harold Attano of all people and I bet he’s furious.
NICK DIAMOND: I would hate to be in his shoes. Imagine knowing your brother is running around with the man who tried to kill you and succeeded in killing your mentor?
He stands at attention for a moment before making his way to the ring.
He stops at the ring steps, turning to salute the crowd before turning back and entering the ring as quickly as he can and demanding a microphone.
“Joseph Thorpe Cade!” He screams aggressively into the microphone. His eyes are wide and crazy. “Get the fuck out here, right now.”
Nothing.
NICK DIAMOND: I’m not sure what he expects. We’ve not seen anyone from Deathrow out here since Red Snow.
“Please allow me to introduce myself..”
“I’m a man of wealth, and taste..”
The arena falls into darkness. A single stage light beams down on the entrance way as it begins to fill with a thick fog. “Sympathy for The Devil” by The Rolling Stones begins hammering the sound system and the fog slowly begins to part until the silhouette of a man stands just behind the spot light.
JOHNNY GOMEZ: This will be the first time that Jasper Redgrave and Jackson Cade have come face to face knowingly for six months!
The silhouette takes full form as “The Artist” Jasper Redgrave steps into the light. The crowd of Arcadians stare in awe at the killer as he reveals a microphone.
“I’m afraid that your brother dearest can’t be here right now,” Jasper says to boos from the crowd. “The Uprising have to keep a low profile. You know how it is, right? Actually, you don’t, do you? I heard you’ve been throwing your weight around in the APD, yet it wasn’t you who put me in Deathrow, was it?”
NICK DIAMOND: Jackson has had about enough and I don’t think he learned his lesson the first time.
Jackson has no time for talking. He exits the ring and begins walking up the entrance ramp, only Redgrave stops him.
“Don’t be so hasty now, hot shot,” Jasper warns with a hand raised. “I don’t think you’re allowed to touch a hair on my head yet.”
JOHNNY GOMEZ: What a coward! Redgrave is hiding behind Zeus and Gordon!
NICK DIAMOND: It’s the smart play.
Jackson angrily stops.
Just then, Harold Attano rushes out from behind!
CLOTHESLINE TO THE BACK OF THE HEAD OF REDGRAVE! NOBODY THUNDERS HIM TO THE STAGE!
He rolls down it towards Cade, only to roll sideways at the last second and roll off the stage.
As the Artist escapes through the crowd, Harold Attano looks to go after him.
HOSTILE DOWN! HOSTILE DOWN!
LEAPING SUPERKICK TO HAROLD FUCKING ATTANO! JACKSON CADE DAMN NEAR TAKES HIS HEAD OFF!
JOHNNY GOMEZ: That’s revenge for last week!
NICK DIAMOND: Meanwhile, look at Jasper Redgrave in the crowd with a smile on his face!
JOHNNY GOMEZ: He’s played them both, hasn’t he? Perhaps not intentionally but it sure has worked out in the favour of the Artist.
Cut.
THE RIGHT TIME
Arcadia has many different places to hide. Ever since Deathrow escaped, they’ve been on the Lamb. Zeus has the Arcadia Police Department and Ares army out looking for them.
That means that every movement is carefully monitored so as not to bring attention to themselves and their location. That makes what happened to Lucky earlier tonight, even worse.
Meanwhile, tensions are brewing.
“With all due respect,” Roderick Pym says, deafening the mumblings from within with his powerfully deep voice. “This isn’t what any of us signed up for.”
JOHNNY GOMEZ: There seems to be some dissension in the Uprising, Nicky. I wonder if they know what happened to Lucky yet?
NICK DIAMOND: I don’t know but Roddy Pym isn’t to be trifled with. He’s a former tycoon. He has connections.
Narcissa looks perturbed. She rises to meet him, both now on their feet with Deathrow seated around them.
“You’ve had us hidden away here since we escaped. Only Lucky has been able to go with you. The rest of us have played house, waiting patiently for the right moment to be called upon,” he says with frustration.
Balenciaga looks around the room.
“Is this how the rest of you feel?” She asks the soon to be nodding faces that look in her direction.
The leader of the Uprising walks towards a small wooden box, kicking it over. She climbs atop, standing higher than she was.
“Do you people realize what Zeus would do to you, if he finds you?” She asks. The room just stares at her. “He would fucking kill you. There’s no going back to Deathrow. This is it, don’t you understand? We either end this once and for all, or it’s over.”
NICK DIAMOND: The stakes are so high. That explains why we’ve not seen the Uprising besides from Redgrave inside Olympus.
JOHNNY GOMEZ: That hasn’t stopped certain members of staff from being terrified though. After what happened to Tombstone and Drewitt, they have no idea if they’re next.
NICK DIAMOND: And they’re not immortal like those two!
She looks around the room.
“That means we need to act responsibly and carefully. One of you has Jinx’ invitation and one of you has the NXT Level Championship. That gets two of you into Old School Wrestling,” she says confidently. “At the right time, we’ll begin to play our hand.”
Dahlia stands up.
“She’s right,” the Widow Maker agrees. “We’re no use to anyone in the ground.
“I know that many of you have axes to grind. Lucky wants to find those responsible for framing him. Victor wants to confront his father. CJ’s brother is one of our biggest opponents and Harold Attano is gunning for Jasper,” Narcissa continues. “When the time is right for The Uprising to strike, we’ll strike hard and fast. At the moment, the minute you walk through those doors, you’re dead.”
“That doesn’t mean if we attack now, we’ll get caught,” Nox confidently proclaims. “There are means and methods, Ms. Balenciaga.”
Narcissa nods.
“And we’ll utilise them.”
JOHNNY GOMEZ: Old School Wrestling needs to be on high alert. This war of Zeus’ is going to become everyone’s problem.
NICK DIAMOND: I’ll protect you, Johnny.
JOHNNY GOMEZ: Thanks, Nick.
Cut.
JOHNNY GOMEZ: This is round one of their league for both of these men! The points on the line could very well decide their position for the whole cup!
Doom fires forwards and nails Colt right out the gate with a massive gauntlet-clad uppercut! Ramsey stumbles back into the ropes and rebounds with a low dropkick to the knee! Doom hits the ground before leaping to his feet!
FIT TO PRINT- NO! DOOM LEVITATES BOTH MEN AND DROPS DOWN WITH A STUNNER!
JOHNNY GOMEZ: Doom modified his Hover, No bother! Colt never saw it coming!
NICK DIAMOND: Doom’s full of tricks, that’s why he’s a former world champ you know.
Colt staggers to his feet and Doom nails him with a hell of a haymaker that drops him! He forces him up with a massive suplex before rolling through and going for another one! He goes for the third but Ramsey lands behind him!
JOHNNY GOMEZ: RAMSEY WITH A DEVASTATING ROLLING CUTTER!
NICK DIAMOND: He calls that B-Roll but that might be a highlight, Johnny.
Ramsey tries to go for a quick pin but Doom immediately grabs the ropes! Ref Holt calls off the pin and Ramsey leaps up, desperately stomping away at Doom in an attempt to keep him on the ground! But the scientist fights to his feet and grabs Colt!
NICK DIAMOND: IMPENDING DOOM!
JOHNNY GOMEZ: MORE LIKE CERTAIN DOOM! DEATH VALLEY DRIVER!
Doom covers!
ONE!
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TWO!
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THREE!
NICK DIAMOND: I’m not genius like our winner, but I do believe that’s Doom three points, and Colt Ramsey zero.
WINNER BY PINFALL: DOOM
POINTS: 3
SWARM
The Grove. Once a beautiful home to Light Gemini, it now festers with hives of insects nested in the dead foliage. Dead plants crunch beneath the feet of V1sion, the Third Eye walking cautiously through the grounds.
JOHNNY GOMEZ: It’s terrible to see what the Grove’s turned into. I bet you couldn’t even grow weeds here now.
NICK DIAMOND: Thankfully V1sion is blind, Johnny.
V1 steps into the center of a clearing, head on a swivel as it snaps to the right, immediately sensing Gemini. Nergul steps out of her hiding place, a playfulness to her steps. “Oh, well if it isn’t the peaceful one,” Gemini says in a mockingly sweet voice. “Here for your revenge?”
“No,” V1sion says rather curtly, shaking his head. “I’m here to simply ask what you wish of me. Me. Not the other members of the Third Eye, just me.”
“Oh.” Gemini frowns, cocking her head as she looks him up and down. “You’re really going to just let me feed on your congregation without a fight? That’s no fun.” She sighs, shaking her head.
V1sion, however, scowls. “Tell me what you want of me now or I’ll be more than content to leave these… cursed grounds.”
There’s a moment of silence before Gemini rolls her eyes. “I have to see if you’re a match for something. A door that needs to be opened-“
“Any door that a woman like you needs opened is better of sealed.” V1sion cuts Gemini off immediately, only working to anger Nergul.
“So be it.”
A SWARM OF LOCUSTS DESCENDS ON V1SION! THEY FILL HIS MOUTH!
JOHNNY GOMEZ: What in Zeus’ name is she doing!?
NICK DIAMOND: I think I’m going to be sick.
V1sion drops to his knees, hacking and coughing as a black bile spills from his mouth. “If you won’t come willingly, then maybe you need a little incentive. My precious blight are about to take root inside of you, Vincent. Take some time to consider my request. Because after a few weeks… Well, even I won’t be able to pull them out of you.”
We watch as V1sion vomits more bile, struggling to stand as he wretches in pain.
NICK DIAMOND: What happens if she doesn’t pull them out?
JOHNNY GOMEZ: I don’t know, Nick, and I’m not sure I even want to find out.
Cut.
JOHNNY GOMEZ: We have a huge main event tonight Nick as Grimskull and Jackson Cade fight their first matchups in the Sparta Cup and both men have something big to prove here tonight as the very first victory may well dictate if you move onto the finals of the League or get relegated to the losers.
Mills Stanton gets between both competitors, reading them the riot act and ensuring both competitors know the newly enforced rules.
NICK DIAMOND: Cade looks absolutely furious here Johnny, clearly the rumours of another fight between him and Mr Nobody may well be true
JOHNNY GOMEZ: And Grimskull isn’t helping matters Nicky, that shit eating grin would run any mans blood hot AND IT HAS AS CADE BUMRUSHES HIM!
Cade pushes Mills aside, sprinting forward as he delivers an almighty running hook to the jaw that staggers Grimskull back. Cade doesn’t let up, unleashing a flurry of lefts and rights that push Conquest into the corner before Perseus beats him down into the mat with his frenzied attack.
NICK DIAMOND: Cade is absolutely unhinged here tonight Johnny, as he’s stomping a mudhole into Grimskull like the people I owe money to wish they could do to me.
JOHNNY GOMEZ: You really gotta stop gambling Nick, just like if Grimskull was gambling on the referee stopping this assault he’d be very mistaken. Mills clearly allowing the raging violence of Cade to run free here tonight.
Cade finally stops stomping Grimskull dry as Conquest stumbles up to his feet, holding his chest in pain but Cade has him in his iron sights as he rushes forward
HOSTILE…NO! Grimskull sees the superkick coming in time as he ducks underneath, rolling to the safety of the outside.
JOHNNY GOMEZ: Grimskull taking a powder here Nicky, wise move by the Slum God here as Cade is seeing absolute red here tonight.
NICK DIAMOND: Jackson’s always been kind of a hot head Johnny, but these last few months has been hell for the former Eagle Unit and he’s clearly snapped tonight
JOHNNY GOMEZ: That he has Nicky but Grimskull isn’t getting a seconds rest as PERSEUS FLIES AT CONQUEST WITH A SUICIDE DIVE!
NICK DIAMOND: Sure wasn’t pretty Johnny but it was damn effective as Grimskull eats that concrete the hard way
Cade keeps on Grimskull, pounding down with lefts and rights before pulling him up roughly, gripping him by the back of the skull and running forward
SKULL FIRST INTO THE TURNBUCKLE POST! Even that has to hurt Conquest as he’s rolled back into the ring. Grimskull stumbles up to his feet as Cade sprints forward
SLINGBLADE! SLINGBLADE! SLINGBLADE! Cade throwing out a trio of Breach and Clears out onto the Slum God as Grimskull slowly gets up to one knee, completely rocked as Cade just sneers before rushing forward
JOHNNY GOMEZ: Perseus looking for the end here, HOSTILE…NO! DROP TOE HOLD! Grimskull suckered in Cade there, flopping him skull first onto the bottom turnbuckle.
Cades bell is rung as he flops over in the corner, facing forward just as Grimskull rushes forward
JOHNNY GOMEZ: MARTYR! Beautiful Cannonball as all 230 plus pounds lands right on Jackson’s Cades skull. That had to hurt there Nicky as both men are going all out for this Beta League matchup
NICK DIAMOND: You can almost see the rage vanish from Jackson there who’s probably lucky to still be conscious right now
Grimskull lifts Cade up out of the corner, drilling him with a pair of heavy right hands but Cade unleashes a surprise right of his own. Grimskull staggers back, Cade landing another but Grimskull then retaliates with a skull rattling Headbutt that sends Cade into the ropes. Perseus bouncing off
INCENDIARY ROUND! BULLHAMMER OUT OF NOWHERE!
Grimskull looks out of it on his feet as Cade lifts him high up into the air
MASTERKEY! Cade nails Grimskull with a sickening Brainbuster, Conquest nearly breaking his neck from a near sheer drop variation.
NICK DIAMOND: That was sickening stuff Johnny, Cade clearly looking to injure a man here tonight but he’s not done, as Perseus is looking to fly. Cade giving everything he has to gain those precious three points.
Cade slowly climbs up to the top rope, a furious scowl still etched upon his face as he sizes up Grimskull for a moment, catching his breath before diving off but that was a moment too many as Grimskull manages to pull his head off and place it on his chest
JOHNNY GOMEZ: SCREAMING EAGLE…right to the skull! And from the screams coming from the Law there, he’s going to be lucky to just have dislocated something there
Cade rolls on the mat in absolute agony, clutching his elbow in pain as Grimskull casually stands up, placing his head back onto his shoulders before he backs up
LESSON! Brutal Superkick right on the button glazes over Cade’s eyes but he’s still on his knees, using his good arm to flip Grimskull off as his rage powers through the pain, trying to get to his feet
LESSON! A second Superkick sends Cade crashing to the mat as Grimskull casually climbs up to the top rope, Conquest seeing the end in sight
JOHNNY GOMEZ: Grimskull looking for that deadly flying headbutt here, flying off….HE MISSES! Cade just moves out of the way in time
Grimskull staggers up groggy into a brutal Spear from Cade. Perseus nails Grimskull with his bad arm though as he winces in pain, rolling back to his feet as he waits for Grimskull to get up
NICK DIAMOND: HOSTILE DOWN! That has to be it, a beautiful Superkick right on the button but Cade isn’t covering Johnny. You can’t play around with these League matches, and this may well cost Jackson here.
JOHNNY GOMEZ: Too right Nicky, Cade’s anger is still high as he pulls Grimskull into a seated position, looking to deliver some more punishment
Cade sneers down at Grimskull for a moment before beginning to rain down elbows with his good arm. FOR LAW OR JUSTICE!
Grimskull suffers the heavy elbows, Mills looking in to see if Grimskull will submit but Conquest powers through it, simply reaching over and squeezing down hard on the injured elbow. Cade screams out in pain, loosening the hold enough for Grimskull to slip out
LESSON TO THE SIDE OF THE HEAD!
Grimskull doesn’t mess around this time, scrambling up to the top rope before diving off
JOHNNY GOMEZ: LESSON! That rock hard headbutt has to be it here Nicky as Jackson Cade has allowed his anger at Harold Attano to cost him his first Beta League matchup here.
Grimskull hooks the leg, Mills sliding in as he begins to count
ONE
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TWO
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NICK DIAMOND: FOOT ON THE ROPE! You can tell how much these matches mean, as Cade refuses to die here but Grimskull is not happy with Mills here, clearly thinking those three points should allready be his.
Grimskull is pissed as he gets to his feet, screaming at the official as Mills warns him to back off or he’ll disqualify him. Conquest seethes, before rushing forward at Cade. INCENDIARY ROUND! Cade nails Grimskull out of nowhere with that desperation elbow but he barely gets to his feet before he’s driven into the mat
ONE SHOT ONE KILL!
JOHNNY GOMEZ: HAROLD ATTANO OUT OF NOWHERE NAILS CADE WITH THAT CUTTER! Clear revenge for what happened earlier tonight Nicky right in front of Mills who calls for the bell.
NICK DIAMOND: Jackson Cade has just won this Beta League matchup by disqualification but you wouldn’t think he’d be a winner here by his broken body on the mat. Either way, Jackson Cade has gotten those precious three points as Grimskull looks furious to be at the bottom of the League through no fault of his own.
WINNER BY DISQUALIFICATION: JACKSON CADE
POINTS: 3
YOU'LL SEE
The Clinic.
On a bed in the center of the room lies Tombstone. His eyes are fluttering open, slowly regaining consciousness after the drone attack earlier.
“Rise and shine, sweetie!” A chipper voice calls out.
NICK DIAMOND: Oh sweet Zeus!
Standing over Tombstone is a woman in a nurse uniform. She’s blonde, beautiful, and with a stacked figure to die for.
JOHNNY GOMEZ: I guess you can’t say Dr. Death doesn’t have good taste.
The new nurse leans into a confused Tombstone, her voice defying the danger around them.
“Darlin’, I’ve got just enough of this sedative in you that the doctor can chat with you. But don’t even try, you ain’t goin’ anywhere! It’s for your own safety, and ours.”
Her smile is disarming, but Tombstone is not very happy.
“Release me,” he growls.
Or at least that’s what he tried to say. His words are slurred, his mind clouded by the drugs.
The nurse straightens up, a playful smirk dancing on her lips as she announces, “The doctor will see you now.”
JOHNNY GOMEZ: There’s going to be hell to pay when Tombstone is free.
Stepping into frame is none other than Dr. Death. He looks Tombstone up and down with a clinical, detached interest, as if appraising a specimen rather than a human being.
“I’m sorry it had to be like this, Champ.” He taunts. “But I don’t take kindly to being told ‘no,’ and you’re not easy to pin down.”
Luchadoc glances at his nurse.
“Oh this is Nurse Nikki,” He says, appraising her with a leer. “She’s the best money can buy.”
JOHNNY GOMEZ: Looks like all the money went to her chest.
NICK DIAMOND: Money well spent, Gomez!
Tombstone, still fighting the fog in his mind, tries to piece together the situation.
“Stubbins Doom may be a genius, but there are some things even he cannot foresee.”
Dr. Death holds out his hand, and Nurse Nikki places a long scalpel in it.
“You’ll see.”
Tombstone’s eyes wide as Death leans in.
JOHNNY GOMEZ: Ladies and gentlemen, we’re out of time!
A Stop ■ symbol appears in the bottom right hand corner of the screen.
Static.
Click.