…Buffering…
Back at the ring area...it's gone dark. The lights in the arena have all gone out, and the crowd is murmuring in confusion.
"Welcome back to the Wrestling Next Door i-Pay-Per-View Uprising, where we're about to have a little non-tourney action." Henry says. "If you're just tuning in, no we are not having technical difficulties - this is just someone wanting to make an entrance..."
OOOOOHHH YEAH!
"...And here he comes now!"
("Pomp and Circumstance (Black Machismo Remix)" by Dale Oliver)
As the music starts up, a spotlight shines on the top of the entrance ramp, revealing a red carpet on the ramp and several photographers crowded around the entrance...as Super Macho Man strides on the carpet, posing and flexing for the cameras. The crowd gives him a venomous reception, but even as he starts towards the ring, it's clear he's too busy glorifying himself to care.
"The followin' match is scheduled for one fall!" Finevoice announces. "Introducin' first, from Hollywood, California, weighin' 243 pounds, Super Macho Man!" (Crowd boos)
"Feel free to get your snapshots in now folks - he'll be here for a while." Henry quipped. "Despite that impressive physique though, Macho's short career hasn't yet yielded much success, seeing as he's yet to even win a match here in WND!"
June is...too busy staring at Macho Man with stars in her eyes to comment. Henry soon has to smack her in the back to regain her attention.
"Huh?! ...Oh, sorry." she says sheepishly. "Anyway, the whole reason for that is because Robotboy scored a fluke win over Macho back in the first episode of Operation W.R.E.S.T.L.E, and then distracted him during a match against Mega Man EXE a few days ago! Tonight, Macho's got a chance to right both those wrongs and put Robotboy in his place!"
"If he can keep his eyes on the ball long enough to do any of that..." Henry mutters.
Even as he enters the ring, Macho Man is still more concerned with posing and flexing for the cameras than anything else, despite the crowd's lack of interest and his own match coming up...at least until a new piece of music pipes up, immediately catching his attention.
Will you take me out of here when I'm staring down the barrel
When I'm blinded by the lights, when I cannot see your face?
Take me out of here
Take me out of here
Take me out of here
Take me out of here
("Watercolour" by Pendulum plays)
The techno music prompts the arrival of Robotboy, who jumps out onto the ramp in a blast of pyro to cheers from the crowd. The little bot takes in the love with a smile throwing up a peace sign...but gets his game face on quickly upon noticing Macho Man glaring at him from the ring, speedwalking down the ramp before jumping on the apron and into the squared circle.
"And his opponent," Finevoice announces. "From an undisclosed location, weighin' 205 pounds, Robotboy!" (Crowd cheers)
"Take note of this little 'bot folks, because I've got a feeling he could be going place in Fiction Wrestling." Henry remarks. "Robotboy is a bright young talent who's already been representing WND in some big interpromotional events, like Pride & Glory and the most recent (as of this chapter) FWAs."
"And he lost in both of them." June points out. "I'll admit the guy's got some talent in him, but did he deserve the chance to represent us at either of those events instead of someone like Macho? I'm not so sure."
"One thing that IS for sure is how much Macho's been on Robotboy's back for weeks now. Tonight, he's got a chance to prove what he's made of and shake off the primadonna boxer in the process." Henry states.
As the ref calls for the opening bell, Macho wastes no time getting right in Robotboy's face sneering and trash talking him, though if the 'bot is at all affected, he does a good job hiding it, simply smiling calmly at the ranting boxer. This frustrates Macho even more and eventually he throws an angry Uppercut...
...which Robotboy easily sidesteps and answers with a Thrust Kick to the jaw! Macho Man is rocked but not felled and charges with a Clothesline, but Robotboy ducks and nails an Elbow Smash to the face! The Nintendo character remains angry but on his feet, yelling "Stay still you oversized calculator!" as he charges again - but once again hits only air as Robotboy dodges and hits him with a Dropkick!
"Macho Man's trying to knock Robotboy's block off early, but Robotboy's speed is so far keeping him one step ahead." Henry notes.
"Not a bad idea." June admits. "Macho's got a definite size and strength advantage, but until he can get his hands on Robotboy, it's not going to do him much good."
Macho Man is sent bouncing off the ropes from the Dropkick - straight into a Belly-to-Belly from Robotboy! Robotboy scrambles to cover, but Macho hurriedly kicks out before a count can be made and heads to a corner to regain his bearings. He doesn't get much of a chance though, as Robotboy races in with a Double Knee Strike right to his massive pecs, then backs off to let the boxer stumble out...and get hit with a Springboard Back Elbow that sends him rolling out of the ring!
"Robotboy is on a roll here in the early going! Macho just can't get out of the gates!" Henry exclaims.
"Give it time!" June argues. "Once Macho gets going, Robotboy's going to be putty in his fantastically chiseled biceps!"
As Macho Man tries to regain his wits, he suddenly becomes aware of fans chanting Robotboy's name. Now even more frustrated than before, Macho turns to the crowd and yells "HE'S JUST GETTING LUCKY! Once I really get my hands on his, I'm going to crush him like a giant tin ca-AAAAAAHHH!"
That last part came when Robotboy surprised the distracted Macho with a Corkscrew Plancha, taking him down mid-rant!
"Macho's taking his eye off the ball and ROBOTBOY TAKING FLIGHT TO MAKE HIM PAY FOR IT!" Henry calls.
"I was hoping for a much worse landing for that bot!" June adds.
After taking a second to regain his own bearings and take in the crowd's cheers, Robotboy pulls Macho up and slides him into the ring. As the boxer stumbles up, Robotboy leaps onto the apron...and takes him down with a Springboard Leg Lariat! The robot hero stays on him for the pin...
...but barely gets two before Macho throws him off, once again retreating from the ring to collect himself, frustrated and in disbelief that he's getting his butt kicked so badly so early on. Unbeknownst to him, Robotboy makes his way to the apron, waiting for Macho to turn around before jumping off...
...but Macho catches his attempt at a Crossbody! The arrogant musclehead grins evilly muttering "Now I've got you..." under his breath...before RAMMING Robotboy back-first into the steel ring post!
"Finally, Macho's getting into this! Catching Robotboy out of the air and smashing him into the ring post!" June calls.
The 'bot screams in pain, but Macho isn't done yet, planting him into the floor with a Falling Powerslam. Sneering at his foe with a look of disgust, he then forces Robotboy back up...
...and FLINGS him back-first into the steel steps! There's a loud CLANG as Robotboy is sent careening into the steel!
"Holy crud!" Henry exclaims. "Did you HEAR that?!"
"Sure did Henroid!" June states. "The metal of Robotboy just met the metal of the steps and Robotboy lost! BADLY!"
With his opponent lying in a crumpled heap, Macho Man flexes triumphantly while the crowd showers him with hate. Knowing he's now in control, Macho pulls Robotboy up and throws him into the ring before climbing in himself. Robotboy struggles to his feet, but is quickly decked by a High Knee from Macho Man. Macho then goes for a cover...by stepping on Robotboy's chest with his foot and flexing. Even the ref looks unimpressed as he drops down to count.
1...
2...
Robotboy kicks out!
"Robotboy kicks out of...what was a very lackluster cover by Macho. This is starting to seem a bit familiar..." Henry mutters.
"That's just some dumb sense of déjà vu." June dismisses. "This is a new day, a new match and I guarantee you, a new result at the end of it all!"
Macho, unfazed, is quickly back on the attack, mercilessly pounding Robotboy with Double Axe Handle blows as the robot struggles to try and stand, even raking his face with his boot just to rub it in. He then drops down and puts Robotboy in a Chinlock. As the 'bot tries to free himself, Macho stands up, lifting him off the ground completely and swinging him around Cesaro-style!
"Woah, check out this display of power by Super Macho Man!" June exclaims.
"He's swinging around Robotboy in that Chinlock like a robot rag doll!" Henry adds.
After half a minute of swinging, Macho dumps Robotboy from his grasp, sending him towards the corner. The dazed and dizzy robot pulls himself up...only to get a Corner Clothesline to the back of his head. Macho taunts Robotboy, slapping him around before grabbing him and deadlifting him into a Gutwrench Suplex. He goes for the cover again - only somewhat more seriously - but again only manages a two.
"Again Robotboy kicks out, but it's clear that Macho - for now at least - is starting to build confidence and momentum." Henry observes.
"He's got that bot right where he wants him Henry. At his mercy." June adds.
The boxer shrugs and pulls Robotboy up, lifting him into a military press. Macho Man smirks as he lifts Robotboy up and down like a dumbbell. He then tosses the little robot behind him...not noticing that Robotboy lands on his feet...
...at least not until Robotboy leaps up to give him an Inverted Frankensteiner! Robotboy holds his back for a second before jumping for the ropes as Macho tries to rise...and smashing the boxer with a Springboard Double Foot Stomp! Robotboy crawls over for a pin...
1...
2...
...Macho Man kicks out at 2.3!
Robotboy pulls Macho Man up and tries to hook him up for a Suplex...but his still-aching back causes him to falter for a split second - enough time for the larger bodybuilder to turn it into a Drop Suplex, dropping the 'bot on said back!
"Robotboy was starting to get some momentum going, but Macho Man drops him on his back and cuts that right off." Henry observes.
"You'd best get used to seeing this, because this is gonna be most of the match from here on out." June adds.
Robotboy is forced to try and roll away to create some distance, but Macho is able to stop this by landing a Jumping Elbow Drop! The boxer then picks Robotboy up and delivers a Backbreaker, keeping him on his knee to try and force a submission. Robotboy refuses to crack though, so Macho starts to elbow him in the face while keeping the submission applied. Macho hits about 9 elbows before stopping to flex and grin at the unresponsive crowd.
Shrugging off the boos, Macho raises his arm especially high before bringing down one final Elbow...that Robotboy catches! A Headbutt to the elbow stuns Macho long enough for Robotboy to slip out, bouncing off the ropes...
...
...into a Spinout Powerbomb!
"Robotboy slipping out STRAIGHT into a Spinout Bomb from Macho!" Henry calls. "Macho again cutting his opponent's comeback attempt off at the pass!"
Macho drops down into a pin...
1...
2...
...
...Robotboy kicks out at 2.5!
"The little bot kicks out though, but that's just prolonging the inevitable. He can't stand up to Macho Man forever!" June states.
Macho frowns but wastes little time in pulling Robotboy up and lifting him into an Argentine Rack. However, he then proceeds to waste a LOT of time by stopping to show off his abs to the crowd with a cry of "PHOTO OP, LADIES AND GENTLEMEN! GET YOUR CAMERAS OUT!"
"Uh, Macho? This may not be the best time for that. Remember what happened last time?" Henry mentions.
"Last time was a fluke, Henry." June insists. "There's nothing wrong with Macho giving his fans a little bonus eye candy!"
Macho smirks as he starts running for the Photo Op move...
...but Robotboy is able to slip out of his grasp! The Nintendo character turns around and takes a Superman Punch to the face!
"You were saying?" Henry says smugly, earning an audible slap from an annoyed June.
The punch turns Macho around from the impact allowing Robotboy to grab him from behind, push him into the ropes...
...but his attempt at a Chaos Theory German Suplex is blocked as Macho holds the ropes and Robotboy backward rolls empty-handed! Macho tries to go back on the attack only for Ro to strike first with a Running Enziguri, sending the boxer bouncing off the ropes...
...
...into a Ro-Bottom! Robotboy drops down for the pin...
1...
2...
...
...Macho kicks out at 2.5!
"Ro-Bottom takes Macho down, but it's not enough to keep him down!" Henry calls.
"Course it wasn't." June shrugs.
Robotboy sighs and holds his back for a second, before his face lights up with an idea. He pulls Macho to his feet and grabs him by the head, eyeing the turnbuckle before trying a Shiranui...
...
...which fails as Macho catches him in a Fireman's Carry! Before Robotboy can react he gets lifted into a Military Press from there and slammed down with a Samoan Drop!
Rather ticked now, Macho pulls Robotboy up and deadlifts him into an Argentine Rack...and this time wastes no time running...
...
...and hitting the Photo Op!
"Second time's the charm, Macho hits the Photo Op!" Henry calls.
"And right to that hurt back too! Robotboy's finished!" June declares.
Macho turns Robotboy over for the pin...
1...
2...
...
...Robotboy kicks out at 2.75!
"Huh?!" June exclaims in surprise. "Okay, maybe he's not quite finished..."
Macho snaps up, eyes wide with disbelief which soon turns to anger as he realizes the match isn't over. He angrily argues with the ref claiming that he'd errred, but when the ref refuses to go back on his call the boxer's fury is turned to his foe as he stomps Robotboy out while screaming "LEARN YOUR LESSON AND STAY DOWN, CHUMP!"
After stomping Robotboy into a heap, Macho decides it's time to finish things. Pulling Robotboy up, he puts him into a Gutwrench, then flexes his abs some more before lifting the robot onto his shoulders for Total Wipeout...
"Macho Man's looking to finally put Robotboy away - he's going for Total Wipeout!" Henry calls.
"PLANT HIM, MACH!" June exclaims.
...and GETTING TAKEN DOWN WITH A SUDDEN DDT REVERSAL! Both robot and boxer are laid out in the middle of the ring!
"Ah CRUD!" June groans.
"DDT by Robotboy!" Henry calls. "And now they're both flat on the mat!"
"Someone's got to hurry and get up quick! Hopefully the boxer with the awesome body!" June mentions.
It takes a while for either of the two to muster the energy to get up, and when they finally do it's Robotboy who manages the first strike with a Forearm to the chin of Macho to a light exclamation of "YAY!" from the crowd. Macho is dazed, but manages to respond. Macho is dazed but returns fire with an Uppercut, prompting the crowd to cry "BOO!" Robotboy fires another Forearm ("YAY!") and Macho responds with another Uppercut ("BOO!"). Robotboy fires yet another Forearm ("YAY!") and Macho responds...
...
...by jabbing him in the eye to LOUD boos! The narcissist just smirks as he hooks the stunned robot in a Full Nelson, then lifts him up for a Slam...
...
...that gets turned into a Single Knee Facebreaker by Robotboy! The bot takes a second to hold his back as Macho rebounds off the ropes from the impact...but recovers in time to plant the boxer with a Northern Lights Suplex! With Macho downed, Robotboy scrambles to the apron as fast as his body would allow, before standing and Springboarding...
...
...
...into a Diving Headbutt!
"Headbutt right to the abs!" Henry quips. "Robotboy is all over Macho like a bad sunburn!"
Robotboy pins Macho!
1...
2...
...
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...Macho kicks out at 2.9!
"But a bad sunburn's not enough to keep Macho down, and neither is Robotboy!" June proclaims.
Robotboy groans and facepalms at the decision. He kicks Macho a couple of times...before pulling him up and putting him in an Argentine Rack!
"Robotboy's looking to end this now though - Robo-Drive could be coming!" Henry calls.
Before Robotboy can flip Macho off for the Robo-Drive, however, the boxer Elbows him repeatedly, forcing the bot to let go. Macho then stuns him with an Inverted Headlock Backbreaker...
...before turning him into a Gutwrench and lifting him onto his shoulders!
"Now it's Macho who's looking to put Robotboy away with the Total Wipeout!" June notes.
Likewise now it's Robotboy's turn to start striking Macho in an attempt to get free! His punches manage to daze the musclebound character enough for Robotboy to turn Total Wipeout into a Hurricanrana...
...
...which sends Macho right onto the second rope! Robotboy was quick to notice Macho's positioning, gaining a determined smile on his face, muttering "For girlfriend..." as he runs the ropes...
...
...and connects with a Tiger Feint Kick!
"And Robotboy connects with what he's now called the RBY!" Henry calls.
"Cute name, but cute naming won't help him win the match!" June mentions.
Macho stumbles in the ring out of it as Robotboy stands back on the apron, measuring his foe. The bot Springboards off the ropes again...
...
...
...but gets CAUGHT by Macho and hit with Hang Ten in midair!
"But THAT may help end it in Macho's favour! Catching Robotboy out of the air and breaking him in HALF with the Hang Ten!" June exclaims.
Robotboy crumbles in a heap as Macho...stops to smirk and flex at the crowd?!
"Well THAT's not going to help Macho at all! Yet again he's forgoing a possibly critical advantage for the sake of posing!" Henry exclaims.
"Okay I'll admit it's starting to get silly now, even if it is pretty nice to look at..." June concedes.
Eventually he drops down for a pin...
1...
2...
...
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...2.99! Robotboy kicks out in the nick of time!
"And partly thanks to that pose break, Robotboy's still in the match!" Henry calls.
"And Macho can't believe it!" June adds.
Macho is indeed gobsmacked by this, pounding the mat in fury at the match still going on! Deciding it was past time to finally end this whole thing, he stands up, leering down at Robotboy...
...
...before posing and flexing with cries of "SUPER! MACHO! MAN!"
"He won't be in it for long!" June declares. "Macho's about to Macho Lariato Robotboy straight out of the stadium!"
As Robotboy struggles to his feet, Macho winds up...
...throws a Macho Lariato forward...
...but Robotboy drops down under the wild swing...
...
...and GIVES THE BOXER A FRONT CHOP BLOCK THAT SENDS HIM SPINNING FACE-FIRST INTO THE MAT!
"Wait-WHA?!" June sputters.
"And the Lariat-IS DUCKED! And Robotboy's the one who takes Macho down!" Henry calls.
Macho is dazed and confused and Robotboy acts as quick as he can, locking the boxer's leg and grabbing his head...
...
...
...AND LOCKING IN THE ROBO-BURNER!
"Robo-Burner's locked in now!" Henry exclaims. "Macho's arrogance may cause him to pay the ultimate price!"
"GET OUT OF THERE MACHO! DO SOMETHING!" June pleads.
Macho is quickly reduced to flailing and squirming in the hold as Robotboy synchs it in as hard as he can. The boxer desperately tries to grab the ropes, but in his current state they seem miles away! He tries to reach out regardless...
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...
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...BUT IT'S TOO FAR AWAY AND MACHO IS FORCED TO TAP!
"CRUD!" June curses.
"That's it!" Henry calls. "Robotboy has beaten Super Macho Man! Again!"
All I believe, and all I've known
Are being taken from me, can't get home
Yeah, do your worst, when worlds collide
Let their fear collapse, bring no surprise
Take me out of here
("Watercolour" by Pendulum plays)
"Your winner of this match...Robotboy!" Finevoice announces.
Robotboy lets go and rolls to his feet, raising a fist in victory with a bright and victorious, if tired smile which only gets wider as the ref raises his hand in victory. The bot gets on a turnbuckle and gives a peace sign to the cheering crowd as Macho Man writhes on the mat in defeat.
"Despite Macho's best efforts, Robotboy has beaten him once again, clean as a proverbial whistle!" Henry confirms.
"He just got lucky...again." June grumbles. "If it wasn't for Macho's showboating, Robotboy would never have been able to beat him!"
"And who's fault is that, exactly?" Henry counters. "Nonetheless, you can't take anything away from Robotboy's own efforts. Like I said earlier, keep an eye on this bot, because he's going places."
As Robotboy basks in his victory, few people pay attention to a dazed Macho Man rolling out of the ring, only now realising that he'd lost again. As he pounds the apron in frustration, he suddenly notices Robotboy standing over him in the ring, smiling pleasantly despite their interactions over the past few weeks and saying "Macho fight good. Not smart, but good." Macho pauses for a second, but eventually decides to wave the bot off with a "Luck. That's all it was." and leave, though his frustration is evident as he returns to the back and Robotboy continues to celebrate.
The camera cuts backstage to the Stig, Richard Hammond and the Tommy.
"Greetings, citizens." the Tommy begins, as usual. "The Tommy here to interview one of the competitors in the WND Title Four-Way match: the Stig." He turns to face the racing driver, but before he can ask him anything, Richard cuts in.
"Before you start this interview," he begins. "I should probably inform you...Stig's gotten it into his head that microphones are edible. Just an FYI."
The Tommy just stares for a second...but eventually shrugs, deciding to just take Hammond's word for it. "Oooookay." he deadpans. "So citizen Hammond, any thoughts about Stig's chances tonight?"
"Well." Hammond smirks. "I'd think all you need to know can be learned just by looking at this man...like thing. Tougher than a Toyota pickup! More powerful than a supercar! Born and bred to do one thing and one thing only! Unfortunately, the car's back in the parking lot so he CAN'T do that one thing right now. Which has made him very angry! And he's going to use that anger tonight to tear through anyone and anything in his way and win that championship!"
"So you're not worried about the fact that it's a Four-Way, I presume?" the Tommy asks.
"With this monster of a thing? Of course not." Richard responds confidently. "Honestly, this is like putting three Volkswagen Beetles against a Ferrari in a drag race - it's just no contest! Take it from me, all you need to know is he's called the Stig...and he's going to be the FIRST EVER WND Champion."
With that, Hammond takes his leave, while the Stig...stares at the Tommy's microphone. After a few seconds, Hammond returns and drags Stig away, much to the Tommy's relief.
"Well Hammond's certainly confident, and off the back of the last few weeks, it would be hard to argue with him." he notes. "Will the Stig be victorious when it counts, though? We'll find that out later, but for now it's back to-"
Stig suddenly runs back in and decks the Tommy with a Clothesline! He then grabs the microphone and races offscreen, Hammond racing after him yelling for him to come back. After a beat and a groan from the Tommy, the camera awkwardly cut away.
...Buffering...
This writing thing takes longer than I thought. XP Though part of that was because I was originally going to put a different match in this slot and have the interview end differently, so there was a bit of rewriting to be done.
Nevertheless, at this rate the next chapter should be out by roughly...Halloween. ._. Maybe. We'll have to wait and see.
Until then though, please read and review. Next time, our first title match!
Also, for my fellow Singaporeans, Happy National Day.