(The EMF logo flashes on the screen.)
(We open up the darken arena as pyrotechnics blasts on the stage. The lights turn on, and fans yell, and wave their signs. The camera gets a few shots of the crowd. They zoom out to display the location information. We get one more shot of the crowd as the commentators speak over the shot.)
JR-Welcome to Saturday Shockwave. I’m good ol’ JR, Jim Ross. I’m joined by Jerry “the King” Lawler, and Kris “KG” Gaffney.
King-Tonight Azar Vulcan will go back in time to face Travis Vortex.
Kris Gaffney-Something tells me he should be against time travel, but he’s not.
King-It’s all upside down.
JR-Let’s get started with the first match.
The opening notes of "Attitude" by The Misfits blast through the arena as the lights flicker and strobe. The entire crowd erupts into cheers and excitement as Sythe appears at the entrance ramp.
JR-This should be a match that highlight a contrast in styles.
King-Sythe speed advantage should allow him to strike quickly, and give him a chance to bring down the bigger opponent.
Kris Gaffney-Although, he does need to watch from being hit though.
The arena is bathed in darkness.
A deep, guttural whispering slithers through the sound system—indecipherable, eerie, and inhuman, as if a thousand damned souls are muttering their final prayers. The air in the arena feels heavy, suffocating, like the presence of something unholy has seeped into reality itself.
Then, the first haunting notes of "Lucifer" by Behemoth rumble through the speakers, low and ominous, like a funeral hymn for the apocalypse. A single, blood-red spotlight flickers onto the stage, revealing a towering, cloaked figure standing in the center—motionless, head lowered, as if awaiting a divine command.
Smoke pours from the ground, swallowing the entrance ramp in thick, swirling shadows. Suddenly—
FOUR PILLARS OF FLAME ERUPT from the stage, casting monstrous shadows across the walls. A deep, droning bell tolls through the arena, and the cloaked figure finally moves.
Samael Dredd slowly lifts his head, revealing his face beneath the hood—painted in cracked, corpse-like war paint, his abyssal eyes devoid of humanity. The red glow from the flames illuminates him like a demon conjured from hell itself.
Ring Announcer:
"Making his way to the ring… from the Void Between Realms… weighing in at 305 pounds… he is The Harbinger of Despair… The Reaper Prophet… The Plagueborn… SAMAEL DREDD!"
The sound of distant, ritualistic chanting grows louder, creeping under the music like a blasphemous sermon. Samael slowly begins his march down the ramp, his long black trench coat flowing behind him like death’s shroud.
As he reaches the ring, flames ignite along the sides of the ramp, flickering and twisting as if alive. The crowd murmurs, some taking a step back as if an unseen force is pressing against them.
Samael stops at the base of the ring, his head tilting slightly as he gazes into the audience, his expression unreadable—empty, void of empathy, only inevitability. He slowly places a hand on the apron, and as he does—
A FINAL SURGE OF FIRE BLASTS FROM THE RING POSTS.
He climbs the steps methodically, wiping his feet on the apron as if cleansing himself before stepping into his unholy altar. Once inside, he kneels in the center of the ring, head bowed, hands outstretched as if praying to an unseen force.
Then—without warning—he snaps his head back and lets out a guttural, echoing breath, his body shaking as if possessed. The lights flicker violently, and then—
DARKNESS.
For a few seconds, there is nothing. Silence. Stillness.
Then, the lights return, and Samael Dredd is standing in the corner, unmoving, his eyes locked on his opponent.
He does not speak. He does not react. He simply waits.
For the suffering to begin.
JR-Samael Dredd power is going to give him an advantage.
King-It took him to the IC championship, we’ll see what happens here.
Kris Gaffney-The speed advantage is going to be annoying for him for sure though.
[Sythe and Samael Dredd lock up, and Samael Dredd with the power advantage is able to push him backwards. Samael Dredd connects with a knee lift into the gut that doubles him over into the corner. Samael Dredd brings him out of the corner, and he whips him to the ropes. Sythe bounces off of the ropes, Samael Dredd lowers his head, and he connects with a back body drop that sends Sythe flying, and he crashes into the mat Sythe gets up to his feet, and Samael Dredd connects with a running boot that sends Sythe out of the ring. Sythe tries to get back into the ring, but it’s countered with a kick to the face. Samael Dredd sets up Sythe, and he connects with the doomsayers curse! Samael Dredd goes into the cover on Sythe. The ref goes into position to make the count. The ref counts 1……………..2………KICK OUT by Sythe!!]
JR-Sythe was able to kick out.
King-He’s going to have to find a way to turn it around.
Kris Gaffney-That’s for sure.
[Samael Dredd picks up Sythe and he sets him up for a power bomb, but at the last moment Sythe starts to hammer away at Samael Dredd stunned. Sythe counters with a hurricanarana that sends Samael Dredd into the corner. Sythe falls down to a knee, and Samael Dredd stumbles out of the corner, and Sythe jumps up, and he connects with a jumping inverted Russian leg sweep, and Sythe takes a few moments to rest up, and once he gets up to his feet. Sythe connects with a few fists to the face, and he tries to whip him to the ropes, but Samael Dredd reverses the whip. Sythe bounces off of the ropes, and Samael Dredd lowers his head, and Sythe connects with a swinging neck breaker. Sythe picks up Samael Dredd, and he connects with a body slam. He goes to the outside of the ring.]
JR-Sythe might be looking to end this.
King-Sythe do yourself a favor! Second rope fist drop!
Kris Gaffney-I don’t think anyone is ever going to listen to that.
[Sythe jumps off for the Sythantor, but it’s countered by Dredd who gets his knee’s up. Sythe stumbles around, Dredd school boy pins Sythe. The ref goes into position to make the count. The ref counts 1…………2…………3!!]
JR-Sythe went for the big move, but couldn’t connects Samael Dredd took advantage.
(“Close your eyes” blasts on the PA system Christian walks out on the stage, and he steps inside of the ring.)
JR-Christian is a long time EMF star.
King-Best friend of John Cena.
Kris Gaffney-Father of the year.
(“Cult of personality” blasts on the PA system. CM Punk walks out on the stage, poses, and he walks down to the ring.)
JR-CM Punk knows of Christians skill.
King-Two of the very best clashing tonight.
[CM Punk and Christian stand in the middle of the ring, they lock up, and CM Punk connects with a knee lift, and he whips him to the ropes. CM Punk connects with a leg lariat that puts down Christian. Christian goes down on the mat. CM Punk is slow to get up to his feet, and once he gets up to his feet he kicks Christian in the gut that doubles him over, and he connects with a snap suplex that puts down Christian. Christian is slow to get up to his feet. CM Punk connects with a kick to the side of the head that knocks him backwards that sends him in the corner. CM Punk runs towards the corner, and CM Punk runs towards the corner, and CM Punk connects with a bulldog that drops him down on the mat. CM Punk pushes Christian on his back. The ref goes into position to make the count, the ref counts 1……….2……KICK OUT by Christian!]
JR-Christian was able to roll up the shoulder.
King-CM Punk is probably thinking the next move.
Kris Gaffney-Like how can I make ice cream bars happen…again.
[CM Punk waits for Christian to get up to his feet, and once he gets up to his feet. CM Punk lifts up Christian and goes for the GTS, but it’s countered and Christian connects with an impaler DDT. Christian connects with a few stomsp on the downed CM Punk. Christian goes itno the corner, and he waits for CM Punk to get up to his feet, and once he gets up to his feet. Christian connects with a spear. Christian goes into the cover on CM Punk. Christian goes into the cover on CM Punk. The ref goes into position to make the count. The ref counts 1…………….2………….KICK OUT by CM Punk!!]
JR-Almost three!
King-Maybe if he wins this match he can get the promotion at 7-11 this time!
[Christian picks up CM Punk and he sets him up for the Kill Switch, but CM Punk gets his arm free, and he spins him around. CM Punk lifts up Christian, an dhe connects with the GTS!! CM Punk falls into the cover on Christian. The ref goes into position to make the count, the ref counts 1………….2…………3!!]
JR-CM Punk able to get free at the last moment used it to get the victory.
(“Radio” blasts on the P A system. Zack Ryder walks out on the stage with his web camera he walks down the ramp. He steps inside of the ring.)
JR- Zack Ryder is in for a fight, but that’s not a problem for Zack.
King-If only he wasn’t in a fight with an Irish God!
Kris Gaffney-Always a problem.
(Lights out, crowd waits in anticipation and then erupt in both boos and cheers for The Irish God when green smoke fills the dark arena and a spotlight shines at the top of the ramp, all when Sinéad O'Connor & The Chieftains - The Foggy Dew plays throughout the arena. From the back, arms out and swinging cockily comes walking the Irish God, Lugus Cuhullin. He stops atop the ramp with his hands by his side and face looking to the ground and he raises his fists slowly making an X above his head. The Irish God slams his fists down and fireworks shoot from the ramp and lights flash green as The Irish God does quick shadowboxing with each strike fireworks shooting from the stage. He looks to the ring with his cocky smile.)
JR-Lugus enjoys a fight. You don’t believe me watch his physical style.
King-He does what he wants, he’s an Irish God!
[Zack Ryder and Lugus Cuhullin face to face in the middle fo the ring, Lugus CUhullin goes for a fist to the face, and Zack Ryder runs towards the ropes, and he bounces off of the ropes. Lugus Cuhullin connects a running European upper cut that knocks down Zack Ryder. Zack Ryder is slow to get up to his feet, and once he gets up to his feet, he whips Zack Ryder to the ropes, and he bounces off of the ropes. Zack Ryder connects with a one man flap jack that puts down Zack Ryder. Zack Ryder is slow to get up to his feet. Lugus Cuhullin connects with a round house kick, and he connects with a german suplex on Zack Ryder that sends him flying through the air.]
JR-Zack Ryder might be in trouble.
King-He’s FOOOOOOOOOOOOK’D
Kris Gaffney-FOOOOOOK
[Lugus goes for the end of the match with the Baptism. Zack Ryder ducks under, and he runs towards the ropes, and he connects with a flying forearm, Zack Ryder falls to his knee’s taking a few moments to rest up, Lugus gets up to his feet. Zack Ryder takes down Lugus Cuhullin take him down on the mat, and he connects with a double leg take down and a catapault that sends Lugus Cuhullin flying into the top turnbuckle. Lugus Cuhullin falls into a seated position, and he grins. He fist pumps Woo! Woo! Woo! Zack Ryder connects with the a broski boot to the fact. Lugus Cuhullin gets pulled away from the ropes, and Ryder goes into the cover. The ref goes into position to make the count. The ref counts 1……..2…..KICK OUT by Lugus!!]
JR-Things are falling right into the hands of Zack Ryder.
King-Down with the sickness.
Kris Gaffney-AH that’s an Angelus Archer reference!
[Zack Ryder goes for the Rough Ryder, but Lugus beats him to the punch connecting with the Baptism. Lugus falls into the cover on Zack Ryder. The ref goes into position to make the count. The ref counts 1………..2…………3!!]
JR-Zack Ryder attempted to end the match, but Lugus Cuhullin was able catch Zack Ryder off guard.
[The arena dims, setting the stage for a dramatic entrance. The opening notes of "KICK BACK" by Kenshi Yonezu fill the space, its energetic and upbeat rhythm instantly gripping the audience. The titantron comes alive with vibrant animations reminiscent of action-packed anime sequences.]
Announcer: "Making his way
to the ring, from London, England, weighing in at 275 pounds, he is 'The Samurai Otaku'... Mansa Carthage!"
[As the music swells, the lights pulse in sync with the beat, casting bright, dynamic colors across the stage. Mansa Carthage bursts onto the scene with an exuberant energy, wearing a fusion of samurai-inspired attire and modern streetwear, complete with symbolic touches from his favorite animes.]
[Mansa moves with a playful yet confident swagger, embodying the larger-than-life characters he admires. He performs exaggerated, anime-style poses and martial arts moves, engaging the crowd and drawing them into his world of fantasy and excitement.]
[As he makes his way down the ramp, the titantron displays iconic scenes from various animes, interspersed with clips of Mansa's own in-ring highlights, showcasing his agility and strength.]
[Upon reaching the ring, Mansa leaps onto the apron with a flourish, pausing to strike a dramatic samurai pose, complete with a mock sword drawing gesture. He then flips over the top rope with acrobatic ease, landing in a superhero landing pose that sends the crowd into a frenzy.]
[With the music reaching its climax, Mansa bounds to each corner of the ring, energetically engaging with the fans, showing off his charismatic and playful side. He then centers himself, closing his eyes for a moment as if channeling the spirit of both anime heroes and samurai warriors, preparing himself mentally and physically for the battle ahead.]
[As the song fades, Mansa opens his eyes, poses, and now focused and ready, his playful demeanor giving way to the serious, disciplined side of a warrior ready for combat.]
JR-Mansa Carthage has used power and agility to become a dominate IC champion.
King-Mansa Carthage will be dealing with the speed, and knowledge of Aari Maxwell.
Kris Gaffney-He probably know it’s not going to be easy.
(Animal sounds echo the arena when the lights go black. The lights turn on green and an image of a giant alligator moves up the ramp, when it gets to the top it bites down, fireworks shoot from the sage and from up in the rafters comes sliding Aari Maxwell comes sliding down. Once close enough he unclips himself, lands in the ring, rolls, jumps up ontop of the ring post and shouts "CRIKEY!" To the fans with his arms out. He jumps, springs off of the rope and does a backflip landing on his feet. Aari "The Zoo Keeper, slides into his corner, bends down wrapping his arms around the ropes with his back on the post smiling as he waits for the match to begin.)
JR-Aari Maxwell speed advantage will make him a worthy opponent.
King-As long as he can keep moving, that is going to give him a chance.
Kris Gaffney-I’m certain there is an animal for that situation.
[Aari Maxwell and Mansa Carthage pace around the ring, and they lock up, and Aari Maxwell gets whipped to the ropes, and he bounces off of the ropes. Aari Maxwell jumps in the air for a cross body block, but Mansa Carthage connects with a fall away slam that puts down Aari Maxwell. Mansa Carthage goes into the corner, and he waits for Aari Maxwell to get up to his feet, and once he does Mansa Carthage connects with a super man punch that drops Aari Maxwell. Mansa Carthage waits for Aari Maxwell to get up to his feet, and he grabs Aari around the throat, and he connects iwht a two handed choke bomb into a pinning position on Aari Maxwell. The ref goes into position to make the count. The ref counts 1………..2….KICK OUT by Aari Maxwell!!]
JR-Aari Maxwell was able to kick out.
Kris Gaffney-Seemingly Aari is dealing with the X-Factor…and he doesn’t care.
King-Dan Godwin just lost his hair.
[Aari Maxwell is slow to get up to his feet, and Mansa Carthage grabs hima round the throat, and he lifts him up, but it’s countered into a DDT into the mat. Aari Maxwell gets up stunned, and he runs towards the ropes after seeing Mansa Carthage getting up dazed, and Mansa Carthage gets hit with the spring board cutter that puts down Mansa Carthage. Mansa Carthage is up to his feet stunned, and Aari Maxwell connects with a sit down face buster. Aari Maxwell goes into the cover on Mansa Carthage. The ref goes into position to make the count, the ref counts 1……….2…….KICK OUT by Mansa Carthage, and Aari Maxwell connects with a one handed face crusher, he goes to the outside of the ring, and to the top rope.]
JR-Aari Maxwell goes for my Kingdom.
King-Animal knowledge in his brain something something Aari Maxwell?
Kris Gaffney-Probably…
[Aari Maxwell goes for my Kingdom, but Mansa moves out of the way. Mansa Carthage is slow to get up to his feet. Aari Maxwell is slow to get up to his feet. Mansa Carthage connects with the Dragons Descend on Aari Maxwell. Mansa holds Aari into a pin. The ref counts 1…………2………..3!!]
JR-Mansa Carthage was able to move quickly, and he got the victory.
(“Game On” blasts on the PA system. Tony Ikeda walks out on the stage, and he walks down to the ring. He steps inside of the ring.)
JR-Tony Ikeda is going to be facing someone with big match experience.
King-Well…Tony’s been around since the big bang so…take that for experience.
Kris Gaffney-That probably was a big battle….
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The arena lights dim, and the opening beats of NSYNC's "Bye Bye Bye" blast through the speakers. As soon as the first note hits, bright spotlights flash in sync with the music, and a thick cloud of smoke rises from the stage. The crowd immediately erupts in a mix of cheers and laughter, knowing they’re in for something special. As the beat drops, multicolored fireworks explode around the stage, and through the smoke, Patrick Payne bursts out, dancing his way onto the stage like he’s straight out of a 90s boy band video. Patrick starts hitting the iconic "Bye Bye Bye" choreography, exaggerated and dripping with his own flavor. He smirks at the camera, pointing at random fans in the crowd, and moving with the beat like he’s starring in his own music video. He stops midway down the ramp, faking a pause, and then launches back into the dance, arms waving and hips moving as the crowd sings along to the chorus.
EMF Ring Announcer: From wherever he damn well pleases, standing 6 feet 1 inch tall, weighing in at 210 pounds he is the unpredictable, the unstoppable, Patrick ˜The PP Express Payne!!!
As the music continues, the lights flash in rhythm, and Patrick slides into the spotlight, twirling and dipping to the beat. Nearing the ring, he stops for a second, tilts his head toward the camera, and breaks into a final burst of the dance, fully embracing the ridiculousness of it all. Without breaking his flow, he leaps over the top rope with a fluid, acrobatic jump, landing in a perfect roll before bouncing right back into the Bye Bye Bye dance inside the ring. Patrick moves effortlessly, finishing his routine by running up the turnbuckle, arms wide, and executing a picture-perfect backflip off the top rope. As his feet hit the mat, he drops into a flawless superhero landing, kneeling down, one fist on the ground, with a cocky grin stretched across his face. He rises slowly, arms outstretched, soaking in the crowd’s reaction, while the music fades and the lights settle back to normal. The camera zooms in as Patrick winks at the audience, mouthing, "You’re welcome!" before leaning casually against the ropes, waiting for his match to begin.
JR-Patrick Payne’s before mentioned experience, and skill can’t be discounted.
King-Plus he has the power of friendship.
Kris Gaffney-Without a doubt.
[Tony Ikeda and Patrick Payne pace around the ring, and they lock up. Patrick Payne puts Tony Ikeda into a side head lock, and Patrick Payne holds the pressure. Tony Ikeda pushes Patrick Payne to the ropes, and he bounces off of the ropes. Patrick Payne connects with a shoulder block. Tony Ikeda gets up to his feet, and Patrick Payne counters with a hip toss that sends him flying, and Patrick Payne connects with a reverse neck breaker. Tony Ikeda is in pain, and Patirk Payne connects with a few stomps on the downed Tony Ikeda. Tony Ikeda is slow to get up to his feet, Patrick Payne picks him up, and he drops him with a body slam. Patrick Payne goes to the outside of the ring, and he climbs up to the top rope, and he connects with the Flight Risk. Patrick Payne goes into the cover on Tony Ikeda, the ref goes into position to make the count. The ref counts 1………….2………..KICK OUT by Tony Ikeda!!]
JR-Tony Ikeda is able to kick out.
King-Patrick can’t live Tony.
Kris Gaffney-Ha! Because he’s old!
[Tony Ikeda gets picked up by Patrick Payne, Patrick Payne picks him up, but Tony Ikeda is able to slide out of the back, and Tony Ikeda hooks Patrick Payne, and he connects with a full nelson slam. Tony Ikeda takes a few moments as Patrick Payne rolls into the corner.Tony Ikeda connects with a clothesline in the corner, and Tony Ikeda waits for Patrick Payne to stumble towards him.]
JR-The World Champion is taking it to the former world champion.
King-I think he’s just shifting momentum.
Kris Gaffney-Guess if you as old as Tony then moving at all is an accomplishment.
[Tony Ikeda hooks Patrick, but Patrick counters right itno the Payne Per View on Tony Ikeda. Patrick Payne goes into the cover on Tony Ikeda. The ref goes into position to make the count. The ref counts 1…………2………3!!]
JR-Patrick Payne with a perfect counter gets the victory.
[I’m better than you and you know it” Is said over the loud speakers right before Lamb Of God- “Overlord” hits. The crowd erupts in boos as the lighting begins to flash green and gold. The ramp fills with images of money as Azar Vulcan steps out from the back with a smug grin on his face. He stops atop of the ramp laughing at the fans.]
Announcer: Ladies and gentleman, making his way to the ring, weighing in at 215 pounds and standing 5’11”. The Best In The World, Azar “Mastermind” Vulcan!
JR-Since losing the title to Tony Ikeda it’s put Azar in a rage.
King-It’s put me in a rage punches JR
Kris Gaffney-Although….King never needed Azar losing to do that…
[Lights throughout the arena dim to near darkness, creating an atmosphere of suspense and anticipation. Suddenly, the sound of ticking clocks and whirring gears fills the air, building a sense of intrigue.]
[A large, digital clock appears on the titantron, its hands spinning wildly before stopping abruptly. As it strikes a mysterious, undefined hour, the arena bursts into a dazzling display of lights. Strobes and spotlights flash in a chaotic yet mesmerizing pattern, simulating the effect of time travel.]
[The entrance ramp and ring are illuminated with swirling lights that mimic the flow of time - colors shifting rapidly as if moving through different eras. Fog machines generate a thick mist across the ramp, adding to the mystical and otherworldly ambiance.]
[From the back emerges "Temporal" Travis Vortex, adorned in his eclectic time-traveler’s gear, with his crucial timepiece prominently displayed. He moves with a confident swagger, occasionally pausing as if momentarily disoriented or lost in time, adding to his eccentric character.]
JR-Travis Vortex is someone who can weather the storm.
King-He probably knows whether or not he can or not.
Kris Gaffney-Damn time machine!
[Azar Vulcan steps inside of the ring, and he throws him hard into the ring post after connects with a hard with his shoulder after he hit a knee lift. Azar Vulcan connects with a few fists to the face in the corner. The ref makes Azar Vulcan back up, he warns him, Travis Vortex stumbles, and he connects with a fist over the ref. The ref continues to warn him, and Azar continues to ignores the ref. Azar Vulcan whips Travis Vortex to the ropes, and he bounces off of the ropes, and he connects with a one man flap jack that puts down Travis Vortex. Travis Vortex is slow to get up to his feet. Azar Vulcan connects with a kick to the gut, and he sets him up, and he sets him up, and he connects with a brain buster, and he runs towards the ropes, and he connects with a spring board moonsault, but instead of pinning Travis Vortex he connects with a few mounted fists to the face.]
JR-Once again Azar prioritizes aggression over wins.
King-I consider him the winner already since he’s better than everyone.
Kris Gaffney-I’m going to guess punches are like counts from the ref….
[Azar Vulcan goes for the Money Maker, but Travis Vortex is able to duck under, and he connects with a DDT. Azar Vulcan is down for a while, Travis Vortex connects with a few fists to the face, and he attempts to whip him to the ropes. Travis Vortex bounces off of the ropes, Azar Vulcan gets hit with a hip toss that sends him flying through the air, and he crashes into the mat. Azar Vulcan is on his knee’s, and he connects with a hurricanarana that sends Azar Vulcan connects with a hurricanarana to connect with a time twist that takes Azar Vulcan out of the ring, and Travis Vortex takes a few moments to rest up, and he rusn towards the ropes, and he bounces off of the ropes. He jumps out of the ring, and he connects with a suicide dive on Azar Vulcan. Travis Vortex throws Azar Vulcan into the ring, and Travis Vortex goes into the cover on Azar Vulcan. The ref goes into position to make the count. The ref counts 1…………2………….KICK OUT by Azar Vulcan!!]
JR-Azar Vulcan was able to kick out at the last moment.
Kris Gaffney-Think that Travis will go back in time to watch this match back in the crowd.
King-I guess if he wants to see what it’s like to be against a man who’s already better than him.
[Travis Vortex picks up Azar. Azar Vulcan rakes the eyes, and Travis Vortex is blinded, and Azar Vulcan connects with the Money Maker on Travis Vortex. Azar Vulcan goes into the cover on Travis Vortex. The ref goes into position to make the count. The ref counts 1…………..2………….3!!]
JR-Travis Vortex seemed to be gaining the momentum, but Azar resorted to questionable tactics.
King-He can do that because the result was already going to happen.
(Azar Vulcan connects stares down at Travis Vortex as Shockwave goes off the air.)
