FRIDAY NIGHT MAYHEM EP. 1 // Wrestling, The Federation - Part 1

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Adrian Crawford: BOY DOES IT FEEL GOOD TO BE BACK!!!!

Smooth Capone: THAT IT DOES, ADRIAN, AND TODAY WE’RE NOT ALONE, AS A FACE FROM WTF’S PAST ENDEAVORS US TONIGHT!

Michael Cole: Thank you guys! I’m so excited to be here for WTF’s first steps onto a brand new scene- and I couldn’t picture any 2 men better than you two to be here on side of me!

Smooth Capone: I appreciate the kind words, but we don’t have any time to waste because The Rock made sure the first episode of MAYHEM would be something special and by the way this card looks, I think it’s undeniab-

Michael Cole: Oh brother!! What does this guy want??

Adrian Crawford: Hey Michael, I know you’re new around here but when it comes to me and The Rock’s family, you better respect the ‘bloodline!

Michael Cole: Listen, Adrian, I hear and respect you, but this guy here is the same man who was attacking employees, doing whatever the hell he wanted! Yeah, I’m familiar.

Adrian Crawford: …

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Jaxson Crawford, a man who hasn’t been seen in nearly 3 years, slowly makes his way down through the crowd and into the ring, smoothly jumping the barricade before grabbing the mic from a ring-aid and climbing the steps into the ring. He paces around the ring for a moment, before raising the mic to his mouth to speak.

”Nearly 3 years.. nearly 3 years since I was forced to step away from professional wrestling, the sport I made such an impact in during my short, short time spent on this very scene. And despite the fact I had to step away from this sport, the impact I made left an everlasting impact on this scene. When my cousin announced his coming to this scene the first thing he started hearing about was ‘Jaxson Crawford’s possible return’ and I’ll it, I didn’t know if my body was ready, I didn’t know if I should even attempt to step foot in this ring because I knew if I came back, I wasn’t coming back with half effort- I was coming back to TAKE OVER this damn place and finish what I started! So, I decided to make it official- Jaxson Crawford returns to Amino EXCLUSIVELY dedicated to WTF.”

”I dominated NextLevel, Royal Territory- MY BRAND, is still kicking, and Tyler Law one of my MANY victims is still around. There’s endless opportunities for myself, many opportunities for all the talent on the Amino circuit, and it all begins today! WELCOME TO WRESTLING, TH-“

Suddenly, the lights in the arena go dark, leaving nothing to be seen. The arena sits like this for a few good moments, roughly 30-45 seconds, before the lights suddenly turned back on..

AND SAMOA JOPOP HAS JAXSON CRAWFORD IN A REAR-NAKED CHOKE!!! SAMOA JOPOP HAS RUINED JAXSON CRAWFORD’S RETURN TO THE AMINO CIRCUIT!!

Adrian Crawford: WHAT THE HELL IS GOING ON HERE??!!

Smooth Capone: WE NEED SECURITY TO THE RING AS SOON AS POSSIBLE!

Samoa Jopop holds Jaxson Crawford in the choke for a good minute, as Jaxson slowly starts to fade from consciousness… as Samoa Jopop begins to show a smile on his face! Suddenly, security personnel begins to flood the ring from the back, grabbing a hold of Samoa Jopop but he fights back, hitting security with hard left and rights as two then three flop to the ground. He slides out the ring through the bottom rope, jumps the barricade and runs through the crowd!!

Adrian Crawford: FUCK YOU SAMOA JOPOP!!!

Michael Cole: Ladies & gentlemen it looks like we’re going to have to cut to commercial, Samoa Jopop has brutally attacked a returning Jaxson Crawford and I’m sure the front office won’t be happy about that.

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TUNE INTO ONE OF THE HOTTEST PROMOTIONS ON AMINO TO SEE MORE OF YOUR WTF WORLD CHAMPION, ROYAL TERRITORY!!

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As we cut back from commercial, the camera shows WTF co-owner and working general manager, The Rock, making his way towards gorilla position with a enraged look on his face! “First god-damn day of my company and these sum bitc-“ he whispers, as he walks into gorilla position..

”WHERE’S THAT SON OF A BITCH AT!!!” He yells, looking at head booker, Paul Levesque, who turns around quickly as he hears the voice. “I’m not quit-“ The Rock cuts him off, “GODDAMMIT!!! YOU! COME HERE!!!” He points at a young man working the effects backstage, the young man slowly stands up, shaking.

”YOU THINK THIS IS A GODDAMN JOKE, BOY???” The Rock yells, spitting on the boy as he speaks.

”N- no sir.” The man responds, lowering his head, eyes tearing up noticeable by his voice.

”I try to make this thing nice, I try to expand our business into the Amino circuit, I GIVE YOU A GOD-DAMN JOB! And you ruin it?? YOU LET THIS HAPPEN???”

”N-no-no sir! I-I-I I don’t control the are-“

”SHUT THE FUCK UP!!!” The Rock screams, slapping the young man across the face, a loud thud accompanying. He looks down at the man, shaking his head, then pointing his finger. “This is how I get repaid for my hard work??? Get the fuck out of my arena.”

As soon as the man makes it out the door, Jaxson Crawford enters the curtain through gorilla position via help from security. The Rock quickly makes his way towards his cousin, rushing the security away as he replaces the security in helping Jaxson stand. He begins to speak, “I’m sorry this happened to you, Jaxson, you come out here trying to help and these dumb motherfuckers let SAMOA JOPOP of all people come in here and ruin OUR night!” The Rock says, beginning to hug Jaxson, who is clearly still trying to regain his composure after the brutal attack. “It’s alright, cousin.” Jaxson says, respectfully pushing The Rock off, then bending over to catch his breath.

”But I’m going to fuck this place up.”

Jaxson says very calmly, rising back up and looking The Rock in his eyes. “I’m going to tear this place, any other place, and ANY where Samoa Jopop could even POSSIBLY be until I get my hands on him.”

”And I understand that.” The Rock says, putting his hand on Jaxson’s shoulder. “I will be right beside you.”

Jaxson shakes his head in approval, putting his hand back on The Rock’s shoulder in silence. They embrace for a moment before Jaxson takes his hand off The Rock’s shoulder and exits the room.

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Michael Cole: Well surely that can’t be a good thing for Samoa Jopop, two of the most powerful men in this company are now gunning for him.

Smooth Capone: Well I’m sure h-

Adrian Crawford: FUCK THAT!!! LET ME AT HIM! FUCK IT, BIG 3 IN THIS BITCH, I’LL STAND RIGHT BESIDE MY COUSINS AS WE HANDLE SAMOA JOPOP!

Smooth Capone: I don’t think that’s what you want, Adrian.

Michael Cole: Yeah, I mean no disrespect but the man attacked Jaxson in a promotion owned by the Crawford family, I think if he could he’d get his hands on you he’d surely be down for it!

Adrian Crawford: WELL LET ME AT EM!!!

Smooth Capone: We might be able to arrange that, but for now we have to move onto what we have scheduled next and it’s going to be a BANGER as 4 of the best men in WTF step into a Fatal 4 Way Elimination Match to determine the currently vacant WTF United States Champion!

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INTRODUCING FIRST, FROM KRAKÓW, POLAND, THE WOLF OF WTF, WEIGHING IN AT 200 POUNDS… CHRISTOPHER MORALES!!

Christopher Morales makes his entrance flanked by his Judgement Day running mates, with a bandana tied around his face. Alpha Ripley, Karrion Krowe, and Prince Archer pose as Christopher drops to the ground and gives the camera an epic shot. Christopher then waves Judgement Day off to the back, signaling that this championship has been destined for him for three years, and that he could handle this alone. He then slides in the ring under the bottom rope, before quickly popping to his feet and hitting the ropes, but slowly down on his way back. He looks back and forth at the crowd, then looks at the United States championship that is seated pretty ringside.

Michael Cole: Now this guy looks ready.

Adrian Crawford: And that he is, Michael! I watching this guy years ago, back then he almost won the WHAT Intercontinental Championship, now he has his eyes focused on that beautiful WTF US Championship!

NOW, INTRODUCING SECOND, FROM PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA, HE IS THE HEADLINE, WEIGHING IN AT 218 POUNDS… TANNER CIAMPA!!

Adrian Crawford: OHHHH I HATE THIS GUY!! Look at em!! He just looks sick!

Tanner Ciampa slowly walks out the curtain, making his way towards the ring. He flips his head left and right with a disgusting look on his face, disrespecting the fans. He makes his way towards the steps, before climbing up the steps and onto the apron. He looks across the ring at Christopher Morales, who is standing in the corner. Tanner grins, before stepping into the ring and staring at the referee. He’s all business.

NEXT, INTRODUCING THIRD, FROM JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI, WEIGHING IN AT 280 POUNDS, THE MAN KNOWN AS THE STEEL WOLF… TOMAZ JONES!!

Tomaz Jones makes his way down to the ring, he’s been here before, winning championships all around the world and that confidence oozes out of him. He makes his way down to the ring, staring down both Morales and Ciampa, as he steps onto the apron. He walks completely around the ring standing on the apron and stops as he stands above the WTF United States Championship. “THIS!” He yells, grabbing the attention of his opponents and fans alike, “IS MINE!” He finishes, pointing at the championship before stepping into the ring and making his way to his respective corner.

Michael Cole: This man right here might be my favorite to be the last man standing and walk away with the United States Championship!

Smooth Capone: He damn sure has the ability, the question is will he be able to put it all together??

FINALLY, INTRODUCING LAST, FROM CHICAGO, ILLINOIS, WEIGHING IN AT 220 POUNDS, HE IS THE VOICE OF THE VOICELESS.. JAY LOCK!!

Adrian Crawford: Now this guy right here is my favorite to win this match here!!

Jay Lock makes his way out of the curtain, getting low to the ground, rubbing the steel, before yelling his signature “IT’S CLOBBERING TIME!!!” He pumps his fist in the air, and begins making his way to the ring with a quickness. Focused look on his face, he rolls into the ring under the bottom rope and snaps his head in between all his opponents and making his way to his corner. He puts his hands together and begins to roll them, with a slight smile on his face. He oozes determination.

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THE FOLLOWING MATCH IS A 4-WAY ELIMINATION MATCH FOR THE WTF UNITED STATES CHAMPIONSHIP! A WRESTLER CAN BE ELIMINATED BY PINFALL OR SUBMISSION AND THERE ARE NO DISQUALIFICATIONS!

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Beginning

The match starts off hot, with all four men beginning to interact. Tanner goes for Morales, hitting him with a quick takedown, before unleashing punches on Morales. At the same time, Tomaz Jones looks to unleash a devastating clothesline on Jay Lock who is conventionally able to duck before quickly hooking Tomaz’s arm and pulling him into a fireman carry position! Jay Lock quickly nails Tomaz with a SCS, making Tomaz fall back into the turnbuckle but not off his feet! Jay realizes this, and grabs Tomaz once again and is able to nail Tomaz with another SCS for a Super SCS! By the time Tanner is done wailing on Morales, Jay Lock is pinning Tomaz!!! One…Two…THREE!!!

TOMAZ JONES HAS BEEN ELIMINATED!!

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With Jay Lock’s quick elimination on Tomaz, Ciampa and Morales quickly decide to get Jay out the picture, Tanner lets Morales up and they both jump on Jay Lock, unleashing punches and kicks on him alike! Jay attempts to fight back, but the numbers game is simply overwhelming!! “THROW EM OUT THE RING!!” Tanner Ciampa yells, and Morales obliges, grabbing Jay Lock and throwing him over the top rope towards the announcers table! Morales quickly follows, but Tanner stays behind for a moment in an attempt to catch his breath. Jay Lock sits on the ground in pain as Morales begins to clear the announcers table! As Morales finishes cleaning the announcers table, Jay Lock suddenly pops up and begins wailing on him!

Smooth Capone: I like this guy!! Jay Lock just WILL NOT give up!!

Adrian Crawford: Sure, but the numbers gam- OH AND HERE HE COMES!!!

Suddenly, as Jay Lock is standing over Christopher Morales, TANNER CIAMPA IS RUNNING ALONG THE APRON AND HE KNEES JAY LOCK IN THE BACK OF THE HEAD FLYING OFF THE APRON!!

Michael Cole: OH MY GOD!!! HE VERY WELL COULD’VE JUST KILLED HIM!!

Adrian Crawford: JUST PIN HIM, THERE IS NO WAY JAY LOCK CAN KICK OUT IN THE STATE HE’S IN!!

However, instead of pinning Lock, Tanner lets out a evil smile and shakes Morales to get him up, and the two continue the pounding on Lock! “GET HIM UP!” Tanner yells towards Morales, who obliges, easily lifting Lock as he is knocked out. Morales then walks Lock over to the table— AND POWERBOMBS JAY LOCK ONTO THE TABLE, WHICH DOESN’T BREAK!! Tanner lets out a sick laugh, and Morales looks at the crumbled body of Lock— the man who beat him for the Take2 Intercontinental Championship- writhing on the ground. He lets out a smile hisself, before looking at Tanner. The two simultaneously nod their heads, before they both slide in the ring, give each other a handshake, and begin essentially a Tanner Ciampa v Christopher Morales one on one match.

Ending

Christopher and Tanner have a banger of a match that would’ve sufficed if it was just them two- quick, high-flying from Morales, as Tanner tries to brutalize his way to the United States championship. After a highly contested matchup, about 10 minutes in, Christopher is able to get the upper-hand and attempts a hurricanrana onto the middle rope… BUT NO!! Tanner is able to counter and nails Morales with a powerbomb!! Tanner stumbles back, regaining his balance after a vicious powerbomb. Suddenly, a hooded-individual slides under the bottom rope, quickly pops up, towering over Tanner, and grabs the weakened from battle Ciampa by the throat!! He lifts him up, AND NAILS HIM WITH A SOUTH OF HEAVEN CHOKESLAM!!!

Michael Cole: NOOO!! Not like this! I know who that man is!!

Adrian Crawford: And it’s clear that Christopher Morales and the Judgement Day don’t give a damn about any “alliance” Tanner Ciampa thought he had with Morales!!

Morales recognizes what happens, and crawls over to Tanner, laying an arm over him… One!! Two!! Three!!

TANNER CIAMPA HAS BEEN ELIMINATED!!

Smooth Capone: And you may not like it, Michael, but we are now down to 2!!

As Morales sits up, he spots a energy renewed Jay Lock, who’s sliding into the ring behind Karrion Crowe!! Morales tries to warn Crowe, but by the time he gets the sound “Wa-“ out, Jay Lock chop blocks the back of the knee, causing Karrion Crowe to crumble to the mat!! Officials then rush the ring, forcing Crowe to get away from the action!! Jay Lock watches from the corner, allowing Morales to get to his feet, then the two face off!! They begin to circle around the ring, Morales looking for an opportunity to jump at. Both of these men are well-experienced, and both men have went through hell to this point for a chance to hold WTF gold, Morales makes the first move, attempting to twist Lock’s arm into a wrist lock, but Jay responds with a devastating forearm!! He then attempts to begin unloading with rights and lefts, but after the first right, Morales ducks the left, and attempts a takedown!! It’s clear he’s desperate, tired, and looking for anything to work! Unfortunately for Morales, Jay Lock catches his arm!! He quickly reverses Morales position INTO THE ANACONDA VICE!!! HE’S WRENCHING ON MORALES NOW!!

Adrian Crawford: UH-OH!! IT MIGHT BE OVER FOR MORALES NOW!!

The camera pans to Morales’ face, which has a look of sick pain on it. Morales already lost one championship opportunity to Jay Lock, he and the Judgement Day looked to take that same outcome out the picture, but it was no good! Jay Lock now has the grip around Morales tight, and Morales refuses to tap!! He gets a burst of energy, trying to wiggle out of the hold but it’s no good! Morales doesn’t want to tap, but it’s getting to the point he can’t handle it anymore, he sits in the hold in hope that Crowe or Archer will make their way to the ring and save him.. but it’s no use!Morales starts blinking slowly… he’s beginning to fade away! Morales refuses to tap, as Jay Lock yells to the ref, “ASK HIM IF HE QUITS!!!” Morales cannot speak, he can barely move his head, but he’s able to move his head slightly left and right enough for the referee to know he means “no.” Lock wrenches harder, and Morales’ eyes begin to slowly close, eventually closing and he begins to go limp. The referee raises his arm up— and it drops!!

CHRISTOPHER MORALES HAS BEEN ELIMINATED!!

Michael Cole: And I know that hurts Morales, he once again falls to The Voice of The Voiceless despite him and the Judgement Day giving their best!

AND HERE IS YOUR WINNER, AND NEWWWWWWWWWW WTF UNITED STATES CHAMPION, JAY LOCK!!

Michael Cole: Jay Lock has done it on the first ever Friday Night Mayhem, he out-lasted three other men and claimed the prestigious WTF US Championship! He won’t be without enemies however, Morales is desperate to prove he can beat this man and Tomaz Jones will surely have a point to prove after his quick elimination!

Smooth Capone: And don’t forget Tanner Ciampa, that’s who should be walking out with that strap if Karrion Crowe never decided to intervene himself! Surely The Rock will issue a punishment for essentially changing the outcome of a CHAMPIONSHIP MATCH?!?

Adrian Crawford: Maybe he should’ve pinned ‘em when he had the chance..

Michael Cole: Could, shoulda, woulda, it doesn’t matter now, Jay Lock is our United States Champion, and our night isn’t quite finished.. we still have Tony Robinson’s open challenge at the end of the night and I’m now getting word from the back that we will have one more match tonight!!

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Tune into Take2 Wrestling’s next PPV, LUST, to see your WTF Champion, Tony Robinson, defend his Take2 Championship against Amino Legend, Ivy Orton!

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As the show comes back from commercial, it shows Smooth Capone interviewing WTF Champion, Tony Robinson.

Smooth Capone: Tony, we’re approximately one hour out from your WTF Championship Open Challenge match, and it seems as if we have NOBODY that has attempted to answer the call. Why do you think that is?

Tony Robinson: You know.. I’m not sure. I thought after I came to this scene and started dominating crushing people’s dreams left and right.. that people would be running at the opportunity to face me. But, I guess not. Shoot, I’ve had a few busy weeks, Smooth, I’d be glad to have a night off. I heard Rocky had something big planned coming up after this, so, I’m sure you and everybody else will be satisfied despite my absence.

Smooth Capone: I mean… surely the WTF universe wanted to see you defend that championship!

Tony Robinson: I know, but what can I do? If nobody answers, nobody answers!

Smooth Capone: Fair, would it be unfair to say it may be because nobody cares about that WTF Championship?

Tony Robinson: … what did you just say?

Smooth Capone: Would it be fair to say nobody care-

Tony suddenly puts his finger over Capone’s mouth, shushing him. He rubs his head in frustration, letting out a deep breathe, he removes his finger, but signals Capone to not speak.

Tony Robinson: If you don’t care about this championship… if nobody cares about this championship..

Tony Robinson: Then they shouldn’t give a damn about any championship in this business! If this title doesn’t mean anything, then that Take2 Championship doesn’t mean anything! If THIS title doesn’t mean anything, that Royal Territory A4C Championship doesn’t mean anything! IF MY CHAMPIONSHIP… the title I made famous all over the world to children and adults alike doesn’t mean anything… this whole damn scene doesn’t mean anything. I’m the single most important thing to happen to this scene in the last god knows how many years.. and if these damn fools think MY open challenge doesn’t mean a damn thing…

Tony Robinson: Then I don’t give a damn if I have to walk through Royal Territory and figuratively AND LITERALLY burn the damn place to the ground with a smile on my face, I don’t care if I have to walk into All Together, Take2, RPW, wherever and take everything they’ve given me and hit the road.. I will.

Tony Robinson: 1 hour. They have 1 hour to answer my challenge… or I promise you, in the months this “scene” will be talking about how that guy Tony Robinson ruined everything we worked so hard to get rolling in only a few short months. I promise.

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Adrian Crawford: You heard the man, Michael, apparently everybody in the world has one hour to answer the open challenge or apparently he’s going to take every championship he owns and leave wrestling completely! Now that’s some high stakes!!

Michael Cole: It sure did, Adrian, but that’s not the only thing— we now have a mystery match about to take place!

Adrian Crawford: We’re definitely getting blessed tonight! Besides that scumbag Jopop’s attack on my cousin, :unamused: dickhead.

Michael Cole: I’m sure we’ll find out more about that situation next week, but for now let’s get into this mystery match, coming up after this!!!

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FRIDAY, MAY 30TH, TONY ROBINSON’S OPEN CHALLENGE.

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First show in roughly 3 years, not the best writing I’m aware. Let me know if you liked it!

WRESTLING, THE FEDERATION.

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