Post by Robert Daniels on Jan 22, 2023 8:56:58 GMT -5
Battleground Network Presents
MAINSTREAM 101
SUNDAY - 01/29/2023
CLIMATE PLEDGE ARENA
SEATTLE, WASHINGTON
MAINSTREAM 101
SUNDAY - 01/29/2023
CLIMATE PLEDGE ARENA
SEATTLE, WASHINGTON
MAINSTREAM WRESTLING IS LIVE FROM SEATTLE AND WE’RE INSIDE THE CLIMATE PLEDGE ARENA!
Air raid sirens blare throughout the arena as red and white lights flash alternately and the crunchy guitars of MUSE’s “Kill or Be Killed” hits the speakers. The Smokin’ Aces enter the arena to a mixed reaction. Lex Collins and Bobby Larson are already in their ring gear, and Biggs is in his trunks and “Booing Me is Fine” T-Shirt. Lex has the Mainstream United States Championship slung over his shoulder, while Biggs has the Mainstream World Heavyweight Championship clasped around his waist and the Legacy Title draped over his shoulder. Lex and Biggs walk side by side with purpose down the ramp, while Bobby lags behind them, taking time to slap hands with the fans on the aisle seats.
GRAHAM STEVENS: Ladies and gentlemen, on their way to the ring, “BLUE LIGHTNING” BOBBY LARSON, the Mainstream Wrestling United States Champion “THE OUTSIDER” LEX COLLINS, and the Mainstream Wrestling Legacy Champion and NEW MAINSTREAM WRESTLING HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPION OF THE WORLD, “SPACEMAN” BIGGS! They are THE SMOKIN’ ACES!
MCKAYLA LEWIS: Mainstream 100: Inception IV was a very good night for The Smokin’ Aces!
CHARLES HUDSON: It was more than very good, Lou, it was freakin’ fantastic! Biggs upended Emma Douglas to become the new World’s Champ, and Lex Collins outlasted 14 other competitors to win the Pinnacle Battle Royale! And let’s not forget Bobby’s impressive showing by starting the Pinnacle Battle Royale at the #1 spot!
As the trio reaches the ring, Bobby hops up onto the apron, holding the ropes open for Biggs and Lex to step through the ropes and enter the ring. Biggs unclasps the World Heavyweight Title Belt from around his waist & he raises it high in the air with both hands as Lex raises his US Title Belt! Bobby motions for some mics, and he’s handed three of them, distributing them to Biggs and Lex as the fans on the Smokin’ Aces’ side make their voices heard! “SMOKIN’ ACES!” >clap clap clapclapclap!< “SMOKIN’ ACES!” >clap clap clapclapclap< Biggs is enthused by the cheers, and Lex can’t help but smirk. Biggs waits for the crowd to die down before beginning to speak!
BIGGS: Seattle! How the heck are you tonight!? Two weeks ago, I joined the 1979 Seattle Sonics, the 2016 & 2019 Seattle Sounders, and the 2004, 2010, 2018 and 2020 Seattle Storm in bringing a major sports championship to our illustrious city!
Biggs’ omission of the Seattle Seahawks does not go unnoticed by the crowd, and a loud “SEA-HAWKS! SEA-HAWKS!” chant gets going.
BIGGS: To heck the 2014 Seahawks, I’m a 49ers fan! You already know this!
The crowd lets Biggs have it, booing him at the top of their lungs.
BIGGS: But you also know that I love the Mariners, Sounders, Huskies and when we had them, the Sonics!
The cheap pop works, getting the fans back to cheering.
LEX COLLINS: For what it’s worth, I don't have a favorite football team. Prefer hockey and basketball, really – Canadian teams, ‘cause I'm contrary.
Biggs and Lex give each other a high five.
BIGGS: Rooting interests in team sports aside, Mainstream 100 was the kind of night that you can only dream off for us. Bobby just about stole the whole damn show by starting off the Pinnacle Battle Royale and lasting a good long while.
BOBBY LARSON: Final Four baby! And Lex, I forgive you for gettin’ me got man! Every man for himself and all that jazz!
Lex just shrugs his shoulders and the two men engage in a playful bro hug, all smiles as they gladhand in the ring.
BIGGS: So Bobby, by virtue of your performance in the Pinnacle Battle Royale, as well as the fact that you will be my lasting legacy in this business, I talked with Kevin Bombay in the back, and he authorized me to bestow upon you the Mainstream Legacy Championship! I haven’t had the opportunity to defend it yet, and quite frankly, I think you’ll do a lot more with that title than I would!
Biggs hands Bobby the Mainstream Legacy Championship and Bobby is fired up, hugging the title tight to his chest.
BIGGS: Now Bobby, remember, the person makes the title, the title doesn’t make the person. I’m expecting you to elevate that title through hard work and dedication to your craft. You earned it, buddy!
Bobby warmly embraces Biggs, and Lex gives the youngster a pat on the back.
BIGGS: Also, two weeks ago, I finally reached the goal I’ve been fighting for ever since I joined Mainstream Wrestling two years ago. I pinned Emma Douglas’ shoulders to the mat for 3 seconds, and in doing so, I became a World Heavyweight Champion for the first time in 12 years! Winning the Action Packed Wrestling World Heavyweight Championship in 2010 was one of the best days of my life, and dare I say, winning the Mainstream Wrestling World Heavyweight Championship is even sweeter! I’m not going to bore you all by waxing poetic about how I came back from a long layover due to concussion, you already know that. But I am living proof that no matter how long the odds, no matter how tough the road, if you set your mind on a goal, you are capable of achieving it! Every single one of you in this building, even the Seahawks fans, are capable of great things if you just dig down, work hard, and don’t give up!
Biggs gets booed for his dig at the Seahawks.
BIGGS: And I must admit, after what Emma Douglas did to my family, terrorizing my wife and baby girl, well it was extra sweet to take the title from you! Because when I pinned your shoulders to the mat, Emma Douglas, not only did I become the Mainstream Heavyweight Champion of the World, I shattered your aura of invincibility. Sure, you can still call yourself “The Mayhem Mistress,” but everyone and their mother now knows that you are beatable. You’re absolutely still a monster, but one that can be slain. And for that, Emma, you’re welcome!
Biggs smirks in a smug manner before continuing to speak.
BIGGS: So now that I am your Mainstream Wrestling Heavyweight Champion of the World, I want to let all the fans and everyone in the back know that I intend to be a fighting Champion! Just as I did when I was the United States Champion, I am ready and willing to take on all comers! Emma, you want another crack at me? Just say when! Queen Cartier, I know you’re salivating at the chance to end my reign before it even begins! Tell me a date, and I’m there with bells on! Lex Collins!
Biggs turns to face his friend and stablemate.
BIGGS: My friend, my brother, I am so proud of what you have accomplished in your year here in Mainstream Wrestling, and I look forward to wrestling you once more with a title on the line again!
LEX COLLINS: Y’know, it's funny. Doesn't feel like a year’s passed. Guess that proves the old adage that time flies when you're havin” a good time, huh? Here's to another year. A better year, one where big moments don't get crashed.
There's definite bitterness in his tone, as if despite all the success in the last six months, he's still not managed to let that one thing go.
LEX COLLINS: But yeah. Lookin’ forward to our next dance, brother. No rush. Let Cartier have what she earned first. Ain't going nowhere and I still got this to defend.
He raps his knuckles on the US Championship.
LEX COLLINS: Like you said, the man makes the title. Not the other way round. Not done elevating. Not done forging my own path an’ I'm ready to take ol’ AppleJacks to hell an” back tonight. Gonna come out the other side with this still here with me. Bet.
BIGGS: I’d put money on you every time, Lex, and the fans should too. Because anytime the three of us are in this ring, it’s coming up ACES!
MUSE’s “Kill or Be Killed” plays once more as the three men raises their arms and titles high in the air for all to see! The fans are still mixed in their reaction, though it’s leaning more positive than negative. They gladhand in the ring for a bit longer.
MCKAYLA LEWIS: Impassioned words from all three members of the Smokin’ Aces tonight. It’s hard to argue against them when they’re holding so much gold!
CHARLES HUDSON: I’m calling it right now, 2023 will be an even better year for the Aces than 2022 was, and last year was amazing for them! They are without a doubt the most dominant faction in Mainstream Wrestling today!
MCKAYLA LEWIS: Hood Ratchet may have something to say about that, but for now, they celebrate as champions!
By this point, Lex, Bobby & Biggs are at the stage, raising their titles again before heading to the back. Mainstream fades to commercial.