Longshot (April 8, 2009)

[Vertigolowe]

April 8, 2009
Road to Fool's Gold - Week 3


Number One Contender
VCW Las Vegas Championship

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"German Wonder" Kurt Engelhorn ~VS~ "Fabulous" Dan Francisco

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Jack Francis ~VS~ Sad Boy
Jericho Black is banned from ringside.

"Grade A Superstar" Bradley Jameson ~VS~ "Sensational" Jacob Anwar

Jimmy Richards ~VS~ "The Scourge" Jeremy Tolliver

Veronica Truman ~VS~ "Beautiful" Brooke Sage
The winner will be entered into the Women's 4-way Eliminator at Fool's Gold 2009.

Hennessy ~VS~ Jenn Wolf
The winner will be entered into the Women's 4-way Eliminator at Fool's Gold 2009.

Tyler Marx ~VS~ Cletus

Vertigo ~VS~ Bobby Boom
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[Vertigolowe]

As Longshot opens, "Last" by Nine Inch Nails is playing and Vertigo is standing in the ring with his wife "Beautiful" Brooke Sage. He is dressed to compete and has a microphone in his hand. The music dies down and he begins to speak.

"Last week Scott Starnes went to Samantha Swift and demanded a rematch with me. He also said that he wants a shot at the VCW Heavyweight Championship. Right there you commited two oversights. First of all, you aren't the only one who wants a shot at the Heavyweight title. Also, if you wanted a rematch, you just had to ask me."

The crowd roars at Vertigo's comments, anticipating the rematch between them.

"I was going to make this real simple by accepting your challenge last week, but we had an issue. Just as our limo pulled up to the arena, Jericho Black and Jack Francis came crashing through our sunroof."

The crowd cheers, remembering Jack getting a measure of revenge over the Bruiserweight.

"Jack was fine and just stepped out the door. Jericho was a bloody mess. Now normally I don't really care what happens to Jericho Black. But Brooke's personal assistant, poor little gay Terry was sitting underneath the sunroof and was showered with broken glass and an unconscious Bruiserweight.

"So Jericho got to hitch a ride to the hospital. Terry is fine, but as far as I know Jericho is still in the hospital. But that brings me back to tonight... and April 18 at Fool's Gold.

"I spoke with Samantha Swift earlier and it is official. At Fool's Gold it will be Vertigo versus Scott Starnes. The winner will recieve a shot at the VCW Heavyweight Championship at All In III on May 16."

The crowd cheers in approval but is cut off by "Click Click Boom" by Saliva. Bobby Boom and Josh Brodey come to the ring ready for Bobby's match against Vertigo.

Vertigo vs. Bobby Boom takes place here

[Juan Hefe]

During a Longshot Intermission...

"The Zoo" by Bruce Dickinson starts up on the PA speakers of the VCW Arena and out come Sledgehammer Justice, accompanied by Juan Hefe and Ted Tsavales. "Filthy" Rich Burton climbs through the ropes first, wielding Betsy as always. Barry Knight does not go in immediately, instead going around the ringside area and greeting the fans in attendance. Meanwhile, back in the ring, Burton has secured a microphone.

"Cut the music! We're Sledgehammer Justice and we are ready to kick start this comeback with a vicious beat-down tonight!"

The crowd, composed mainly of longtime diehard VCW fans, cheers loudly for the return of their heroes. Knight, who by this time has entered the ring, takes the microphone from his tag-team partner.

"The fat oaf is bloody right! Last week yer might've caught us doin' us bit ter cull the Uncle Bobber 'erd 'ere in Vegas! Oi!"

The crowd cheers as the Longshot-Tron begins showing the chaotic scene from the catering area brawl on the April 1 2009 edition of Longshot. Burton takes the microphone back.

"Now that's what I'm talkin' about! Takin' names and kickin' A!"

"All Together Now" by The Farm starts up on the speakers, announcing the arrival of Billy and Jimmy Lee, the Double Dragons!

"Hey you fat piece of ****! You took a ****** name alright, but you didn't kick any ******** ***!"

"Pardon my brother Billy's language, but gosh heck mister Burton and mister Knight, you sure weren't polite during our skirmish last week!"

Knight and Burton look at each other and start taking off their shirts.

"Well what are you waiting for you primary colored sissies? An invitation? Come on down, you've been selected for an ***-whooping on Longshot tonight!"

The Double Dragons run down the ramp and slide into the ring, followed by a hastily summoned referee!

Impromptu Tag-Team Dark Match

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Sledgehammer Justice ~VS~ Double Dragons
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The over-eager Double Dragons rushed into the ring and we're met by synchronized punches to the head that quickly led to Barry Knight dropping Billy on his head with an Excalibur Bomb and Rich Burton rearranging Jimmy Lee's internal organs with a 1969'r. Both members of Sledgehammer Justice then simultaneously pinned the Double Dragons for the quick victory.

0:32 - Sledgehammer Justice defeated the Double Dragons via simultaneous-pin

[Dazza]

((OOC: If I portray Richards badly, I apologize.. I haven't seen much of him to do it right))

The titantron switches to Dazza 'The King', who is walking down the corridor in his usual black singlet / black pants combo (this time though, his boots and symbols are red). He reaches a door and politely knocks (but with his strength, it sounds like crashing) and the fans hear the familiar voice of Dazza's tag-team partner, Jimmy Richards.

Come in.

Dazza enters the room and Jimmy stands up to shake his hand in greeting.

I like it how you knock before entering, not many people do that.. At least, not here in Vegas anyway.

I have my own moments of having good manners.. But that's not the reason I'm here, you see -I'm here because you're facing Tolliver tonight, and---

I know, I know.. "he's a tough guy and you have to stay on your toes" -You're real easy to predict, Dazza.. Luckily, you're not the same in the ring.

Dazza scratches his chin and smirks stupidly.

Maybe we just make a good team after all.. Good luck, Jimmy.

Dazza pats him on the shoulder and turns around to leave.

What do you mean, "After all"...?

Dazza cups his hand over his mouth in embarrassment and leaves the room, leaving Richards standing there confused as the scene changes.

[Dazza]

As the next match is about to get underway, Sad Boy is announced, and he slowly and sadly makes his way to the ring, while possibly thinking of how he will get beaten down this week by the reigning Juniorweight Champion, Jack Francis. He enters the ring and looks with sorrowed eyes at the stage, awaiting his opponent..

..but Jack doesn't appear.

The referee converses with the announcer about what to do, since Jack cannot be counted out, but is not in the match, but suddenly, the titantron changes to Jericho's hospital room, as he lies in bed with doctors standing around him. Another doctor walks in wearing a mask and head cover (the kind that surgeons wear when operating) and briefly mentions that he's there to perform some tests and that they are needed elsewhere. The doctors leave the room and the masked one lifts up his notepad and pen, and begins writing something. Jericho, who is apparently getting frustrated with doctors doing nothing to really help him, begins to belittle the new doctor.

Why don't you people help me, you're meant to be freaking doctors.. I'm meant to be out of here and you're not helping!

The masked doctor lifts his finger to gesture "one moment", and finishes his writing, then walks over to the side of the bed, right next to Jericho's face. He casually shows Black what he had written, then suddenly throws the pad and pen behind his back, then grabs Jericho by the collar and forcefully throws him out of the bed and onto the hard floor. The man stands over Jericho and slaps his face a few times to humiliate him.

"Who are you?!" Jericho screams, as the man picks him up and pushes him out of the door, making him fall down again. The doctor picks up Jericho once more and throws him into a vacant wheelchair, which was conveniently placed nearby. The man punches Jericho in the face with a swift right hook and Jericho lowers his head for a second. The man grabs Black's head and forces it up to look at him -and Jericho realises who is attacker is.

Thought you were safe here, huh?!

The mask had been removed, and the fans cheer at the sight of Jack Francis, as he goes behind the wheelchair and breaks into a run, then pushes the chair -with Jericho still in it -down a flight of stairs, with a few doctors and nurses gasping in terror. Jack casually takes off the rest of the outfit and walks down the steps to the side of Jericho Black, who is now slumped on the floor and nearly unconscious. Jack grabs a microphone from the cameraman and kneels next to Black.

I've never been known as a generous man, Black.. but since I want to beat your skull in so bad, I will give you a chance at my Juniorweight Championship at Fool's Gold----in a Falls Count Anywhere match.. that is, if you even show up to face me.

Jack places the microphone down next to Jericho's face, and his wailing is heard throughout the arena. Jack smirks dementedly for a moment and then begins to walk away -but turns to the camera again.

By the way.. I apologize for not showing up for our match, Sad Boy.. I had more important things to take care of.

With that, Jack walks away and the announcer declares Sad Boy as the winner by default.

[Master Red]

Crash City Rockers are in there locker room. Jacob Anwar is training hard while JLA is watching a pirated "The Wrestler" movie.

Anwar- Turn that crap off

JLA- Oh, come on his just about to hit the Ram Jam ;D

Anwar- I don't care turn it off... Tonight I have a big match and I don't need your crap.

JLA- What, I brought you here you should be greatfull. If it was for me we wouldn't be tag champs

Anwar- WHAT!!

JLA- That's right.

Anwar- You were nothing while I wasn't here and you'll be nothing after I leave.

JLA- THAT"S IT!!! I'm taking a godamn walk and don't worry i'll back you up tonight.

Anwar- >:(Son of a....

The microwave oven starts to beep.

JLA- Oh yeah I'm taking my popcorn.

Anwar- 'Sigh'

JLA storms off through the door.

[Roy]

The scene opens to a dingy pub somewhere in Las Vegas. A commotion is heard from inside the pub

then suddenly...

**SsssmAsH**

A man comes crashing through the front window and skids along the concrete. He is barely conscious and covered in blood. Scrappy Joe then appears at the window frame with a broken bottle in his hand

He climbs over the window into the street.

He walks to the body smiling

He lifts the broken bottle above his head as if he is going to hit the person

but he just throws it away.

Scrappy lifts the mans head and sighs

he then drops him and just stands above the broken man

Look what you've brought out in me Bowdridge. I came to Vegas with hope for a decent life and a little cash. I became a wrestler and came with respect for these guys but you took that away from me. I've seen guys like you my entire life and I HATE them.

This guys is like you Ryan. I was just sitting minding my own business having a drink with my friend when a guy starts on me because he's seen me on the TV. NO respect! Just. Like. YOU!

Joe points down

...Now look at him

Look hard Bowdridge 'cause this is coming your way. I 'aint a hardcore wrestler who uses weak tin can's or feeble wooden tables for a pop. I bring real weapons from the street that can do some serious damage so I know your out partying with your old pals but you need to be worrying about me and my mate.

Then another body comes flying through the front door of the pub

Speaking of which, here he comes now.

The door opens again and out walks Seamus Anderson.

He cracks his knuckles

I hope your ready fur an ass kicking Bowdridge

[Roy]

*Earlier in the day*

A hand held video camera turns on

Obviously an amature as the camera continuously shakes which is made worse as the mysterious person begins to walk with it.

After a few minutes of checking corners and hiding behind walls the cameraman stops outside a door.

The name on the door reads...

VCW Triple Crown Champion

Ryan Bowdridge

Hehehe!

The person places the camera to the floor where it leans against Pink heels

The camera continues shooting as the door swings open

Yeah Baby!

The wonders of a hair pin eh

ssshhhhhh!

The man picks up the camera and walks into the room

This, my darlings, is the locker room of the VCW Las Vegas Champion Ryan Bowdridge. A man who's belt I will soon own but we must be quiet my babies.

Ryan's sweaty gym gear is spread across a sofa

A big hairy arm with massive diamond rings stretches out and grabs the gear

ooooohhh! still moist.

The camera picks up the noises of the person smelling the clothes

Yeeeeeeeeah baby!

The clothes get thrown away

What else do we have in here I wonder?

The person continues to snoop around picking up various items and playing with them.

Eventually he opens a closet door

It's been a while since I've been in a closet darlingsss I tell ya

as he opens the door Gold blinds the camera lens

OH! MY! GOOOOOOOOOD!

the camera reveals 3 VCW Championships hanging from a rail in the closet

The same arm stretches out again and begins rubbing the Las Vegas title

Soooooooo shiny!

The railing then collapses under the weight

CRAP!

I better go sweeties it won't take them long to get here

... but I'll leave them a small souvenir before I go

The man pins a huge poster of "Fabulous" Dan Fransisco on the closet door then signs it with lipstick

Liiiiiiike your big belt,

love Dan

hehehe!

the camera turns to reveal the face of Fab Dan just before it switches off

[Vertigolowe]

April 8, 2009
Road to Fool's Gold - Week 3

Vertigo ~VS~ Bobby Boom

Vertigo hung in there against Bobby's power offense. He hit his judo throws and a spinebuster to gain momentum and then hit the Balefire Bomb to put away Bobby.

6:31 - Vertigo defeated Bobby Boom

After the match, Scott Starnes ran to the ring and clotheslined Vertigo from behind as the ref was raising his hand in victory. Starnes climbed on top of Vertigo and delivered a series of right hands until Vertigo was unconscious. Security finally came out to pull him off of Vertigo.

Tyler Marx ~VS~ Cletus

Tyler wasted little time in disposing of Cletus. He hit the You're Screwed Driver for the quick win.

2:02 - Tyler Marx defeated Cletus

Following the pin, Tyler pulled Cletus back up for another Driver, but "Two-Timing Touch and Broken Bones" by The Hives ripped through the speakers as "The Swede" ran to the ring. Svensson stood toe-to-toe with Marx and threw strong right hands. After a couple connected, Tyler retreated out of the ring and backed his way away from the ring and Svensson.

Hennessy ~VS~ Jenn Wolf
The winner will be entered into the Women's 4-way Eliminator at Fool's Gold 2009.

Hennessy had issue with Jenn. Jenn managed to reverse everything that Henn attempted for a good portion of the match. Her luck ran out though. Hennessy blocked the Wolf Driver and hit Egodystonic Aggression to score the pin and earn her spot in the Women's 4-way at Fool's Gold.

5:26 - Hennessy defeated Jenn Wolf

"Grade A Superstar" Bradley Jameson ~VS~ "Sensational" Jacob Anwar

A preview of the Tag Team Unification match at Fool's Gold saw the Heavyweights of each team square off. Bradley looked good, but Jacob proved to be Sensational. Anwar hit the Starlight Express to score the pinfall.

7:07 - Jacob Anwar defeated Bradley Jameson

Veronica Truman ~VS~ "Beautiful" Brooke Sage
The winner will be entered into the Women's 4-way Eliminator at Fool's Gold 2009.

Brooke seemed distracted during the match, but held to her usual strategy of working on the arms. Veronica doesn't rely on her arms though and used her legs to deliver punishing attacks. The V-Kick secured Veronica's win and spot in the 4-way.

6:49 - Veronica Truman defeated Brooke Sage

Jimmy Richards ~VS~ "The Scourge" Jeremy Tolliver

During this match it was announced that at Fool's Gold Jimmy Richards & Dazza will face Tolliver & Kalkos in tag team action. Jimmy wanted to prove he was better than the former 2-time Heavyweight Champion, but The Scourge was just too much for him. Jeremy hit the Eraser for the win.

7:54 - Jeremy Tolliver defeated Jimmy Richards

Number One Contender
VCW Las Vegas Championship

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"German Wonder" Kurt Engelhorn ~VS~ "Fabulous" Dan Francisco
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Dan and Engelhorn had a great back and forth contest. Each man hit his finisher but couldn't quite secure the victory. In the end it was the Fabulous One using a school boy to get the win and earn a shot at Ryan's Las Vegas title.

7:48 - Dan Francisco defeated Kurt Engelhorn

[Juan Hefe]

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Legend:
Juan Hefe
Barry Knight
Ted Tsavales
"Filthy" Rich Burton
Samantha Swift
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Samantha Swift's Office, Post Longshot...

Juan Hefe, Ted Tsavales, "Filthy" Rich Burton and Barry Knight are standing in Samantha Swift's office, waiting patiently while she finishes going through her e-mail. Without looking up, the owner and promoter of VCW begins talking.

"So Hefe, you and your boys did me a favour tonight, and for that I thank you."

Hefe clears his throat.

"We did?"

Knight slaps Hefe hard on the back.

"Ouch! Of course, it was no problem Mrs. Swift!" says Hefe, glaring at Knight.

"I'm glad to hear it, because your impromptu shenanigans..."

Burton clears his throat and sits himself down in the only other chair in the office.

"Is there a point to this babe? Cuz I'm late returning a movie to the Adult Emporium and that place closes at eleven on Wednesdays. Mind if if I have some peanuts?" says Burton, reaching into the peanut bowl without waiting for an answer.

"The point, Burton, is that your little fight with the Double Dragons during the intermission was exactly what the crowd needed. Something was off with the performances tonight, a lot of the wrestler's seemed tired and restless for some reason. Almost as if they'd exerted themselves outside of the VCW Arena. Would you happen to know anything about that Mr. Hefe?"

"Please, call me Juan Samantha, I insist."

"Call me Mrs Swift Hefe. I insist."

"Sorry Mrs. Swift, but I have no idea what you're talking about."

Swift cocks an eyebrow.

"Oh no? That's not what Ted told me earlier tonight."

Hefe, Knight and Burton all turn to Tsavales and give him an accusatory glare.

"What did you tell her you rat fink commie bastard?!?"

Tsavales cowers behind a potted tree by the door of the office.

"Nothing! I swear! She gave me pie!"

Burton turns to Swift and grins suggestively.

"You gave him 'pie' did you! You Jezebel! You common whore! Why didn't you give me 'pie'?!? I'm staaaaarving for 'pie'!"

Swift glares at Burton and points to the door.

"Get out Burton, I'll deal with you later."

Burton gets up off his chair and blows Swift a kiss.

"Oh, I'll bet you will, you saucy little tart. Make sure you bring lots of your special 'pie'."

"Out!"

Burton exits the office, but before the door slam shuts, he interjects once more.

"And maybe a little bearded chalupa!"

"I'm right sorry about me tag-team partner lass, right, he's a wee 'ard up if yer know wot I mean..."

Swift closes her eyes and takes a few deep breaths.

"Now, back to my employees being a little the worse for wear tonight. Tsavales tells me that you've been taking them out and carousing all week Hefe? And that you even took them out on one of your bounty hunting escapades after last week's Longshot?"

Hefe puts up his hands in a pleading motion.

"Now wait a minute Mrs Swift. That incident last week was pure coincidence! We were simply having fun with the boys on a harmless pub crawl..."

"Harmless? You caused ten thousand dollars of damage to a pub and broke into a candy store!"

Hefe places a hand on the desk and points an accusatory finger at Swift.

"Now wait just a goddamn minute! I repaid all that back!"

Swift gets up and gets nose to nose with Hefe.

"Yes! You did! But you also pulled off that crap while using VCW's good name! Now I don't know how you used to run your promotion back in the MWA days, but here in Vegas? I'm the boss! Until you can prove to me you can behave yourself like a grown man, your boys are not going to get a match on any card I promote!"

Hefe slumps down in the chair vacated earlier by Burton.

"Damn it, you're right Mrs. Swift. We... No, I messed up really bad. But don't punish Sledgehammer Justice because of my indiscretions!"

Samantha Swift sits back down opens a ledger that was laying on her desk.

"Fine. Sledgehammer Justice can have dark matches until the first Longshot after Fool's Gold. There's new enhancement talent coming in that I'd like to evaluate and this is the perfect opportunity to do so."

Barry Knight sighs expressively.

"Anuvver two weeks, isit luv? These Uncle Bobbers better 'ave more substance than them double garter snakes or else I might cop a wee bit antsy."

Backstage at the VCW Arena...

Hefe, Tsavales and Knight are walking!

"So Ted, wot sort of pie did Swift give yer ter make yer rabbit and pork?"

Tsavales smiles from ear to ear.

"My very favourite kind! Meat pie!"