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Post by Kalvin "Kal" Dayspring on Feb 10, 2023 0:29:32 GMT
These two will open Ground Zero with a Television title match! IF TJ manages a win there he will go on to face Caleb in the Main Event for the Global Title. Can TJ beat him twice in one night and take home both belts? Caleb Scott TJ AlexanderSpecial Note: Still only TWO rps from each of you, they will count for both matches if it comes to it
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Post by TJ Alexander on Feb 17, 2023 18:36:16 GMT
(The scene opens up and we are inside of a hotel room, overlooking the city of Charlotte, North Carolina. The camera zooms out and we see TJ Alexander standing on his balcony in-between his doorway, TJ who is wearing a black well-tailored sit with a white buttoned shirt, and black shoes.TJ staring out into the city skyline of North Carolina.)
“So Caleb here we are and we are days away from settling this between us, soon the dust will settle and it will be crystal clear on who’s the face of Combat, it will be crystal clear on who’s the champion of Combat. But allow me to go into detail for a minute, once again management has thrown an obstacle in my way, once again I have to go through flaming hoops and once again I have to FIGHT twice as hard to get what I want and DESERVE.”
(TJ scoffs)
“Kalvin Daysrping has put in place a stipulation in where I need to win the Television title first before I can go and face you for the Global championship. Once again I have to have two matches when it really should be just one match for both titles. I know it sounds like me moaning and bitching but in all honesty I’d rather have this stipulation, it’s a great idea, because it will show at the end of the night the true battle that I have fought against and the outcome with me standing with two titles tall and proud of the accomplishment.”
(TJ smirks)
“But Caleb there’s something that I don’t want to admit, but I have to, I know and it’s well documented that you’ve bested me on every occasion so far, whenever we’ve met, whether it’s through a clean win, use of a bat, or through The Purge, you’ve bested me. I know this and to most men that would dwell on their minds, it would eat away at them and it would ruin them, but for me I see it a hunger to get this finally finished between us and it starts by me taking away that Television championship. My mind is not thinking about the times you’ve bested me, my mind is thinking that it’s come at a perfect time for me to finally get that spotlight. To finally knock you off your perch and take what should already be mine, that Television championship. Every time I’ve had gold, I’ve been screwed from it, not anymore. I am not gonna deter from my plans and I will overcome the obstacle that’s place in front of me.”
(TJ frowns)
“I know that’s going to be a long and very exhausting night between us, I know that you are going to have your own plans circling in your head and waiting to deliver them against me, but I am going to counter every single plan and move that you’ve got to throw at me. Every fibre in my being is shouting out to me saying that at Ground Zero is going to be my night. It’s going to be the night that makes my career and it’s going to be the night I punch my career into the stratosphere.”
(TJ smirks)
“But first match one between is for the Television championship, and that belt IS coming to me, Caleb Scott, I am going to pry and tear that Television championship out of your hands when in match one between I best you, I knock off that monkey off my shoulder and can breathe again knowing that the first part of this obstacle is done. The first part of this obstacle I have EARNED and I have won.”
(TJ smiles)
“That Television championship gold is going to look incredible again around my waist, it’s gonna feel great holding it in my hands and it’s gonna’ be finally turning in my favour. The scales are tipping towards me and there a sight to see. Caleb Scott through that face-paint you wear, I can see that you have a stone-cold face behind it, nothing that can penetrate your emotions, but I will. I will plant that paranoia into your head in match one and then the wheels will start falling off. Once I sneak in that stone-cold head of yours, I will manoeuvre everything that you are and I will dissolve everything that you think you are.”
(TJ smirks)
“Caleb Scott days are gone when you have had my number every time we’ve met, at Ground Zero I TAKE EVERYTHING and it starts with the Television championship.“
(Scene ends)
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Post by Caleb Scott on Feb 21, 2023 11:26:07 GMT
Three hours outside of Charlotte, NC rests a small town of only 1400 people. That town, Bryson City, is where we see Caleb Scott walking down a trail in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. The sky is a bright orange as the sun is beginning to set. Caleb is walking down the trail with the Television Championship around his waist and the Global Championship resting on his shoulder. Continuing to move with an unbreakable confidence, Caleb addresses the camera. "Another Combat, another victory. As I thought would happen, Crush and PG couldn't control their hatred for each other and battled it out to who knows where. That gave me my chance to handle TJ exactly the way I said I would, making sure that I left Combat with my third victory in three shows. Now I get another chance to further beat TJ down at Ground Zero just up the road in Charlotte. Yet with Dayspring's everlasting supply of good ideas, if by some miracle TJ defeats me for my Television Championship, he then gets a shot at my Global Championship the same night."Caleb continues to walk down the trail. The stillness and absence of any people make the scenery look like a painting. Each step in the dirt echoes through the surrounding trees. "You know, this trail here is called The Road to Nowhere. That is a fitting name because that is exactly what TJ has been on his entire life. Ever since you were born in Essex back in 2000, everything you have done has led you to this upcoming failure. A loner in school, couldn't keep up. Then in Wrestling Underground, forced to leave because you were so much better than everyone. I totally believe that. Then Combat starts and you want to stick your nose in my business so what do you get in return? Beatings and losses by my hands."The sun continues to set, giving way to a chilly dusk causing Caleb's breath to become visible while he talks. "Now we come to Ground Zero where TJ will get a shot at something he has had before, my Television Championship. I have kept this title around my waist for the last six months and that is where it will stay for the next six months. There is a reason I have main evented every show since Combat’s inception. I am the best damn wrestler in IIW, and I continue to prove it every time I step into that ring. You can have all the title shots you want but the fact will always remain that I will always defeat you. I normally don't believe in scams like destiny, but TJ is challenging me on that. Everywhere TJ goes, even if he gains a little success, the result is the same. TJ failing. TJ, no matter the choices you have made or what you have done, you will continue to fail when you stand against me. You will always continue on your road to nowhere and whenever you look behind you, I will be there to make sure you don't try to stray."Moving down the trail, Caleb looks off in the distance and flashes a brief smirk. A couple hundred yards in front of Caleb is a large, black half circle. Once Caleb gets a little closer it is shown to be the entrance to a tunnel. Looking into it, all that can be seen is darkness. Combined with the eerie silence on the trail, the tunnel looks like an entrance to a nightmare. Caleb stands at the foot of the tunnel and looks at the stone outlining the entrance. He then looks down at the championship belts adorning him. He takes the Global Championship off of his shoulder and stares down at it. "These Championships mean more to me than you could ever understand, TJ. My whole life I grew up in the darkness, full of rage, pissed off at the world for the shitty hand I had been dealt. Then I came to IIW and in less than a year I became the Television Champion and the first ever Global Champion. All of my anger was unleashed on the roster, and I have the gold to prove how successful that was. Now you want to try to take away the two things that mean the most to me. Take away the things that have given my life meaning…"Caleb turns his head and leans in towards the camera and whispers. "...and I take that very personally."Leaning back, Caleb resumes staring into the blackness of the tunnel. "So at Ground Zero, at the Spectrum Center, I am going to once and for all make you just another victim of the Granite City Sadist and I will continue to be the great Television and Global Champion that IIW will ever see."Deeply inhaling, the cold air scours through Caleb's lungs before exhaling and walking into the tunnel. The camera's final shot shows Caleb disappear into the darkness. --------------------------------------------------------------- As the camera fades off into the distance behind him, Caleb realizes what's happening as this tunnel didn't seem this long from the outside. The darkness isn't ending and there is no exit or light in sight. Caleb continues to walk and when he looks behind him again, the light from the entrance is now gone. In complete darkness now, Caleb continues to walk, not knowing what to expect but prepared for anything. "Hello?"The only reply Caleb gets is his echo. After taking a few more steps, Caleb freezes before a single beam of light shines down directly over him. He looks up towards the light, putting his hand out trying to block the light from his eyes. From the darkness, a deep, commanding voice calls out. "Focus on what I've shown you."The ubiquitous voice shakes the area when it speaks. Then suddenly, the floor gives way and Caleb begins to free fall while still in complete darkness. He falls for a few seconds before eventually landing, unharmed as the once deafening voice is reduced to a fading whisper. "Focus…"As Caleb stands up, he looks around and immediately recognizes where he is. He fallen into the woods where his house is located, the house that is about fifty yards away from Caleb. "How the…?"Confused, Caleb begins to slowly walk towards his house but then stops and squints trying to get a clearer look at something. By the house lurks a dark figure that is then seen crawling into Caleb's house through an open window. "Who the hell is breaking into my house!?!"Caleb begins to sprint towards the house. Breathing heavily, he finally reaches the door and places his hand on the doorknob. He takes a few seconds to catch his breath before opening the door and rushing in. The house is silent enough to hear the faintest shudder. Every creak from each step Caleb takes screams throughout the house as he searches for the person. The house is dark, but Caleb knows it well enough to be able to move around without issue. Then, a hand quickly grips the back of Caleb's head, a million thoughts race through his mind, most prominent is him wondering how someone could sneak up on him. In an instant, Caleb's head is slammed against the wall then he immediately wakes up tied to a chair. The figure is standing in front of Caleb, revealing himself to be TJ Alexander. Caleb, lucid and fully aware this is another dream, shakes his head. "Jesus, even in my dreams I can't get away from you."TJ just stands and stares. Motionless with no emotion or reaction on his face. He then turns his head and looks over at a table off to the side. Resting on top are Caleb's Global and Television Championships. "Yeah, I bet you want those don't you? Well, this is as close as you'll get to being a champion in IIW again. You can keep being the United States Champion over in that inferior promotion, ECE. Those titles are staying with me at Ground Zero!"TJ turns and slowly walks over to the table and picks up both championships, one in each hand. He then turns back around and walks back to where he was, in front of Caleb. "Get your hands off my belts! Neither of them will ever be yours. You'll never be able to defeat me, and you know it."Even knowing he is in a dream, Caleb is still very protective of his championships. TJ displays the titles by extending them out to the side, forcing Caleb to watch as they suddenly burst into flames. This sends Caleb into a rage. "You son of a bitch! I'm going to destroy you at Ground Zero! The last thing you'll see before you take your last breath is me watching the life leave your eyes!"Caleb is able to wiggle free from the ropes around him. He takes one step towards TJ before more ropes emerge from the chair to pull Caleb back and restrain him again. Caleb grows more frustrated as he can do nothing but watch. The flames begin to spread up TJ's arms as he stands there in silence. Caleb stares up at TJ with a sharp anger. Before long, TJ and the house are engulfed in flames while Caleb sits in the chair. The view zooms in on Caleb's eyes which reflect the raging fire surrounding him before he closes them. Quickly opening his eyes, Caleb is now back in Bryson City at the exit of the tunnel. Caleb shakes his head, wondering about the words that voice said to him. He then looks up and begins to walk from the tunnel to make his way towards Charlotte. _____________________________________________________________________
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Post by Caleb Scott on Feb 22, 2023 11:28:14 GMT
Night Before Ground ZeroCharlotte, NC2/23/2023 ---------------------------------------- A light rain covers the city of Charlotte, NC. People scurry along the downtown sidewalks with their umbrellas opened, trying to prevent themselves from getting wet. Amongst the handful of people is Caleb Scott, head down, walking through the people with the rain rolling off of him as he moves past the inconvenient few still on the sidewalk. The city towers over everyone as he approaches his destination. He opens the door and goes inside and what is shown to us is a brightly lit art gallery. Caleb scans the room before moving towards the center of the room past pieces of art, some hundreds of years old. While walking through, a painting catches Caleb's eye. He stops walking and approaches the colorful painting. "A lot of the most beautiful artwork was a direct result of pain, suffering or done by someone who might be considered mentally unstable. The pain and suffering that people experience can push them to a new level of existence. Look at this piece. A painting that everyone has grown to love and admire. Yet the painter, Edgar Degas, was a depressed, surly man who drove everyone away from him. Eventually dying blind and alone. People only care about what people leave behind after they're gone. Of course, we all know the story of Vincent Van Gogh too. Depressed, bipolar, eventually killed himself and once he was gone then people started to notice his work. Nobody appreciated what he was doing until after he put a bullet in his chest. However, I will force people to notice my work at Ground Zero. I will make people see that the grotesque heap of remains that I leave behind is really a work of art."Caleb begins to walk around the gallery more, admiring various pieces of art. With each step though, Caleb's face grows from one filled with admiration to one plastered with disgust. "It really is quite pathetic. People don't get the respect and admiration they deserve while they're around, achieving their success. It's not until they die that people start to take notice of what they did. Look at you TJ, you're a former IIW Television Champion, ECWF Horror-Core and Next-Gen Champion and the current ECE United States Champion. Even named Most Improved. Yet here you are being stuck in tag matches with Crush and being fed to me at Ground Zero, not being recognized for your accomplishments. Where's the respect? You might think that since you're getting one, and even possibly two, title shots at Ground Zero that Dayspring recognizes what you've done."Caleb approaches a sculpture sitting in the middle of the art gallery. Depicting a tall, strong, confident man with a sinister looking skeleton creeping up his shoulders and hovering above his head. The skeleton looking down at the man like a meal. "But in reality, you're being punished. Who knows why, but what other reason could there be for you being served up to me. You have no chance at defeating me and Dayspring knows this. He wants to feed you to the wolves, or rather, the wolf. It's why you faced me at Explosion and lost, went against me in Siege Perilous and in that tag team match, both losses. That trend will continue tomorrow night at the Spectrum Center. You only get a Global Championship match if you defeat me first for my Television Championship and we all know that is impossible. After Ground Zero, who knows, maybe I'll join ECE and come take that United States Championship from you. Or maybe…"Caleb reaches out and gently places his hand on the sculpture. Running his hand along the porcelain, Caleb then slowly pushes the sculpture off its stand. It lands on the floor with a loud crash as shattered pieces scatter across the floor. "Maybe I just want to hurt you. Maybe in this match I don't care about championships or leaving something behind for future generations to marvel. Maybe my main focus going into our battle is to just watch you suffer and fall just short of attaining what you have been working so hard for."One by one Caleb pushes pieces off their stands. The crashes echo throughout the gallery. "Regardless of how I feel about it, at Ground Zero, what I leave behind will be seen forever as a masterpiece of violence. I have lived my entire life with pain and suffering. It has allowed me to transcend what I once thought to be true brutality. I will use your blood to paint the city of Charlotte and your bones as roadside decorations. Everyone may hate me for it now but once I have left this wretched place, the people will realize what I did to you was a thing of art."Suddenly the art gallery becomes pitch black. Nothing can be seen or heard for a brief minute before the flicker of a small flame appears. It slowly grows larger as it becomes clear it is the flame of a torch. Then another torch ignites with a small flame. Then another and another before four torches are ignited with aggressive flames reaching towards the sky as Caleb's drudges appear behind him. Caleb steps back with his left foot, rotating to the side. Behind him, between the drudges, we are shown the black altar with an all too familiar sight. Caleb's bat sits on top of the altar along with a skull with "TA" carved into the forehead. Caleb approaches and places his hand on the bat before strongly gripping the handle. "This bat has torn into your flesh multiple times; I can only hope that it gets to experience that again."Caleb then quickly swings the bat down and comes overheard with it, down hard on the skull as pieces of bone explode in every direction. Caleb, now breathing heavily, slowly places the bat down on the altar and steps back as he stares at the spot where the skull was resting. "Ground Zero is the end for you, TJ. We've had our fun but now it's time to end this once and for all. Charlotte will be your Final Resting Place."Caleb crosses his hands in front of him and bows his head down. The torches slowly begin to extinguish as the darkness begins to fill the room. Once the flames are gone, the lights of the gallery flicker back on to reveal Caleb, his drudges and the altar have all disappeared, cutting the scene to black. _____________________________________________________________-
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Post by TJ Alexander on Feb 22, 2023 18:38:31 GMT
(The scene opens up and we see TJ Alexander once again, TJ who is standing in a hallway of the Spectrum Centre, TJ who is wearing some blue jeans, a black hooded jacket, black converse shoes.)
“Tick tock tick tock days are dwindling down for us right now Caleb Scott and at first I thought you was keeping quiet, I thought maybe you had the realisation that your reign as champion is coming to an end in a big way, but that’s not the case, was it. But I do see you twitching a little bit, I see a small amount of fear in your voice and in your hands as they twitch, I mean when you start having dreams about me it must be a sign of something to come. A sign in which that I am getting MY Television championship back, along with the Global championship.”
(TJ smiles)
“I see that you have done an extensive look into me, I see that you have followed me even over to ECE and I wasn’t gonna’ bring up ECE because that’s a different matter, but since you’ve brought it up. I am in line for a world heavyweight title match against CRUSH at their next pay-per-view Leap of Faith and I WILL beat CRUSH for that world heavyweight title. I have had CRUSH’s number for a very long time and he has underestimated me, just like you. I wasn’t going to bring ECE up in our matter but since you did, I am on the verge on having four separate titles, I am their United States champion, I will get their world heavyweight title and I will beat your arse for the TV and Global championship. I will do the IMPOSSIMBLE and I will do it over your dead-rotting corpse. I will have four championship gold to my name and that is something that will define my career.”
(TJ pauses)
“You say I followed you over to Combat, let me correct you on that, Kalvin Dayspring begged me to come over, just like most companies I have worked for they begged me, why? Because I am what they really need. I am the guy that they will look upon to carry their brands and I will. You have had that TV championship for six months and only one reason is because I was SCREWED. Now I make that TV championship come back to me where it belongs and I can eradicate any damage you’ve done to its prestige. “
(TJ pauses)
“I still got the Global championship to direct my attention to and I will also get my hands on that too, everything has a reason and sure I have been stuck with carrying CRUSH in our tag team matches as of late, but that has led me to expose his end at leap of faith, where I will become the ECE world champion along with my United States championship. And with me and you Caleb I too know what you’re about. You have a violent and aggressive side, in which I’ve been a fallen too, but not anymore. I’ve learned and I’ve watched over and over again what has happened between us throughout this journey. Throughout this journey you have bested me, through cheating, through the purge, no matter what you have used unsavoury methods to beat me, but not anymore. I have the best way to expose you too and at Ground Zero I will do just that.”
(TJ pauses)
“I’m not one for art much, don’t really care for it, but what I see in you is a blank canvas, a completely blank and bare canvas that has yet to do anything, you will not dish out any pain or suffering because I will overcome. I will take those titles and do the impossible and you will be that blank canvas, completely free from being champion, free from being a thorn in my side and free from everything. What you think you’re gonna’ do is not what’s gonna happen, what’s gonna happen is I’m taking every fibre in my being and using it from the first match we have for the TV title, digging deep and showing you as to be a fraud.”
(TJ smiles)
“You are a fraud man, you are a fraud champion and soon you’ll be a helpless, gold less man all down to me, and it will eat you up, everything you have done to me in the past will be nothing, but losing to me will devour your own mind, it will eat away and make you insane, and maybe I can talk to Kalvin Dayspring in having him pay for you to be in some institution somewhere in a white room, with padded walls, because it will fester in your head that you lost to me...TWICE.”
(TJ smiles)
“Fate, destiny, luck of the Irish will all be on my side at Ground Zero, at Ground Zero, I put an end to this for good, I take control and I not just finish you, I put you in your own coffin and bury you six-feet deep. Ground Zero is my night, twice. Ground Zero is my defining moment and there’s nothing you can do or say, I end this with me standing over you with two titles and a smile. And when I have those two titles in my hands, I will drop to my knees with pure glee, and say to myself screaming inside my own head “I fuckin’ Did it” and I fuckin’ WILL, at Ground Zero it’s over for you.”
(Scene ends)
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