“Once upon a time….,”
The rasp voice of Jack Tyde is heard amongst the darkness.
“In a land not so far away, there existed a kingdom known for its
COMBAT. A land full of of great warriors, who competed in front of millions….,”
As his words continue images start to slowly come into view. Scenes from last year when IIW’s Combat show was at its height. Caleb Scott, Crush, and many others flashing highlights from their matches and the sold out fans screaming in delight as they put on banger after banger.
“The mighty kingdom reigned over the wrestling world, its titles were the most sought after prizes across the entire land. The battles of these titans, the hatred between the brothers Crush and PG-13, the chaos that came in every decision Sean Raines made, Andre Cash rebelling against the authority, the rise of the women warriors led by Beckett Marisol were all epic stories that propelled the kingdom of
COMBAT forward. None of which was more important to the rise of paradise more than the blood feud between Caleb Scott and his greatest rival TJ Alexander,”
As the words flow out you see different images from the aforementioned feuds flash. Images of the brothers standing across from each other as PG hoist his Global title in the air dangling it in front of Crush. Then it switches to Sean Raines jumping the guardrail and attacking person after person leaving them laying in their own blood, this transitions to his brawls with Cash and eventually seeing Andre taunting Dayspring as he destroys the security guards trying to restrain him. Then it shifts to Becket coming on the scene, her battles with Shante, Jasmine, Junko, Aria and Hixx all flashing across the screen. Finally however the bloody bouts between Caleb and TJ flash, both men’s faces covered in blood as they fight over the Television title time and time again.
Despite this golden age of prosperity there were snakes amongst the garden. Snakes who sought fame and power for themselves, snakes who would destroy everything for their own benefit. That is where we came in…,”
Now the images of Jack Tyde, Tex Attwatter, Shante Waverly and the Hamilton Establishment begin to show. Bits and pieces of different matches and attacks that the group were involved in slowly settled on an image of Sebastian Hamilton with multiple titles held high in the sky.
“The Nightmare Court was established to keep the garden clean and secure the prosperity of the Kingdom. We were judge, jury and executioner to anyone who threatened the paradise of COMBAT. Still as we did all we could to preserve our kingdom, but we could not do it alone. Sadly not everyone held up their end of the bargain..,”
The images of every lost TJ Alexander suffered begin to overwhelm the screen. Over and over we see him getting pinned, watch him looking on as Caleb wins Siege Perilous. The video package edited to show his weakest, and lowest moments of his time on
COMBAT.
“Slowly the Gladiators who once carried the banner for our wonderful Kingdom slowly lost steam, lost their way and abandoned our Eden. The Court could no longer save what we had help to build, all that is left is for us to avenge what we had lost,”
The images of the past fade away and we see a dark room lit only by torch light. In the center sits a large throne made of bones, upon the throne sits Jack Tyde with a wicked smile upon his face as he continues to speak.
“That is why the Court has returned to IIW, that is why I am here. Those who failed us, those who failed
COMBAT must suffer the consequences of their failure, they must pay that price. You TJ are just the first name on that list, one of the worst offenders, the biggest failures amongst the once great champions..,”
He grits his teeth as he takes a deep breath before letting out a dramatic sigh.
“Despite your sins and past failures TJ I am a man of foresight, a man who sees opportunity. Because as you can see…,”
He motions to his side as the camera pulls out and you see several other seats next to him, similar design and all empty.
“The Court is in need of a few qualified members. And I have seen you at your peak, you have the talent, the mean streak to do what needs to be done. You can help me save IIW once again, reestablish the paradise that we once touted from coast to coast. So this match is only the first step for you. I offer you redemption in place of execution. I want to see if you still got it, I want to see if you can fix your mistake. So its up to you TJ, our match is one of two things and the choice is up to you,”
He smiles a wicked smile as he continues.
“It is either the first step in your redemption, a chance for you to stand with me and herald the birth of a new paradise…,”
He lends back and his demeanor gets much more grim.
“Or a simple stay of execution, because if you choose to refuse my offer, or prove you're not worthy of the position then you will become the first name on the long list of victims that must be culled before we can restore IIW to it’s former greatness. The choice is yours,”
He smiles once again.
“Court is now in session”