LIVE! Thursday, October 24th, 2024
From the Haunted OCW HQ in Key West
Episode 8 - "AND NEW OCW CHAMPION..."
Cocco Ricci: Welcome to the Family.
~The floor begins to shake. The doors threaten to fly off their hinges. Vhodka, LCP, and Zombie Marcus all brace for the worst. A loud, distressing scene turns into a black and white image that slowly burns away~
~Derek Mobley, Eugene, The Knife Man, and several other OCW employees stand in front of the now boarded, fortified structure~
Derek Mobley: I can’t anymore.
~Derek looks down at his cut and bleeding hands~
Derek Mobley: Those vines are too strong.
The Knife Man: Give me a crack at it, sir.
~Mobley nods. The Knife Man steps up with his giant blade and attempts to slash through the thick, thorn covered vines. His knife bounces off with such force that he falls back landing hard on the ground. Eugene rushes to help him up~
Derek Mobley: It’s hopeless.
~A green car pulls up. Behind the wheel is Uber Man~
Uber Man: Help is on the way, Mr. Mobley!
~The back door opens and out steps the massive, hulking Harvey Marx~
Derek Mobley: Harvey!
~Harvey marches toward the house sporting a black and green suit...perfect for today’s occasion. Should it, ya know, actually happen. Derek looks at his massive arms and giant hands. Harvey steps up to the house~
Harvey Marx: I’ll do what I can.
~He grips the vines and pulls. He pulls. And pulls. Mobley and the rest all look on with hope, desperate hope. Harvey sighs and turns, rubbing his hands together~
Harvey Marx: They won’t budge. We’re going to need something stronger.
~Eugene looks up at Mobley~
Eugene: Stronger than him?!
Derek Mobley: What have we done.
~Mobley stares up at the fortified house~
~We return to the site. No fans. Mobley and Harvey Marx discuss what to try next with the vines. Eugene, Uber, and Knife Man stand back and watch...a slow beat starts to sound. We creep closer to the house as the beat gets louder and louder...we manage to slip through some of the vines and through the front door, re-entering the house for one final time. The interior vibrates to the loud beat. Vhodka, LCP, and Zombie Marcus remain, huddled together, expecting the worst. Cocco Ricci backs up toward the four doors on the first floor that rattle with a tremendous amount of pounding behind them~
LC Pinkston: You think it’s Amby trying to get back in?
Vhodka Black: I doubt it.
Zombie Marcus: Argh…
~Cocco Ricci snaps his fingers and the doors open. All three competitors brace themselves. Four spirit orbs float from behind the doors...they circle the competitors before merging into just two orbs. The two green orbs hang in front of the three competitors for a moment before manifesting into two physically intimidating beings. A familiar voice sounds out~
Sam: Looks like the curse is bringing out the big guns, eh partner?
Leo: I don’t know why you’re calling me that. We’ve never worked together.
Sam: Until tonight!
Leo: I’d say I’m surprised to find out you’re dead but then I realize I don’t care.
~Leo and Sam appear on the second floor balcony with old fashioned mics in their hands~
Sam: Everybody knows your story, Leo. But I’m not sure many people remember me.
Leo: Why should they? You were the lead announcer for two forgettable years.
Sam: I was the face of Omega Championship Wrestling!
Leo: Don’t remind me!
Sam: Anyway...I think we both recognize those two spirits standing in front of our three challengers.
Leo: Yep. One is OCW Hall of Famer and former OCW Champion, Scorpion. Also the father of Xavier Lux.
Sam: And the other is the ICON among OCW ICON’s. The Man, the myth, the drunkard...it’s Lurrr!
~Indeed...the house has conjured up spiritual avatars of both competitors. They stand looking angrier and more muscular than usual. The four doors on the first floor vanish, creating a punishing stone wall that surrounds the competitors. LCP is about to say something when he’s interrupted~
Zombie Marcus: ARGH!
~Zombie Marcus shows no fear, going directly at Scorpion. Does he recognize him? We’re not sure. But the zombie isn’t gonna wait for the legendary specter to make the first move. Zombie Marcus lunges at Scorpion...but Scorpion ducks, hoists Zombie Marcus onto his shoulders and drops him with a Death Valley Driver!! The entire house shakes!! Vhodka and LCP take a step back~
Lurrr: Move still sucks.
Scorpion: Fuck you.
Sam: The Stinger!! We haven’t seen that move in years.
Leo: Gee, I wonder why.
~LCP charges at Lurrr. He throws CHRONIC KICK!! But Lurrr ducks. LCP whiffs and stumbles behind Lurrrr...Lurrr turns around and BAM! Wake Up Call (Superkick)!!! LCP’s body flies back into the hard wall with a crushing thud. His body slides to the ground. Lurrr turns to Scorpion~
Lurrr: Now that’s a move.
Scorpion: Everybody does that stupid move.
Lurrr: Hey!
~Scorpion and Lurrr get in each other’s face. The house groans~
Cocco Ricci: Guys!
Sam: These two spirits aren’t working well with one another.
Leo: Yea...I think they won feud of the year. Scorpion and Lurrr never, ever got along. Mortal enemies.
Sam: Interesting that they’d be chosen to pair up in this scenario.
Leo: You’re telling me.
~Scorpion and Lurrr’s spirits continue to argue back and forth allowing Vhodka to sneak up, drop to her knees and deliver a low blow to both men~
Sam: Low Blow!!
Leo: I think she’s just checking to see if the balls on these OCW OG’s are as big as advertised.
Sam: Or she might just be trying to survive, Leo. I’m not sure she wants to join our spiritual party.
Leo: Hey! Who said she was invited?
~Vhodka pops to her feet and hooks both men by the head...a double DDT! LCP and Zombie Marcus stand behind the men...they share a look and then drive their knees into Lurrr and Scorpion’s backs as Vhodka falls to the ground with a Double DDT!!! Both Lurrr and Scorpion are out!! Vhodka gets to her feet, still nursing her throat. LCP pops up and helps Zombie Marcus to his feet. They look down at Scorpion and Lurrr who groan, in and out of consciousness. Their spirits begin to fade~
Sam: I think they’ve taken care of the two legends!
Leo: Wow that was easier than I thought it’d be.
Sam: These are spirits of their fleshy counterparts, Leo. Not the real thing. Images conjured up by the house to try intimidate and defeat these three brave competitors.
Leo: Wait...is that what we are?
Sam: No comment!
~Lurrr and Scorpion flip each other the bird as they fade away, leaving the trio alone, once again. Cocco Ricci sighs, pinching the bridge of his nose~
Cocco Ricci: Congratulations. You three can work together when the other team cannot. But let’s see how the three of you handle the greatest force in OCW history.
~Ricci snaps his fingers and steps into the shadows. The four doors on the second floor rattle and crack~
Sam: Uh oh.
Leo: I think we know who this might be.
~The doors fly off their hinges as four orbs burst forth, making their way to the first floor. They come together and materialize into the form of the original OCW legend, Scott Syren. He’s as roided up and angry as advertised. Vhodka, Marcus, and LCP huddle together and take a few steps back~
Sam: Yep, it’s Syren.
Leo: And he doesn’t have another legend around to get in his way.
Sam: Nope. They’re just gonna have to beat him.
Leo: Nice knowing you three.
~Syren’s muscles jiggle. The trio of modern day stars hesitate...perhaps waiting to see what Syren’s attack pattern might look like. So, Syren flexes as hard as he can and it sends a ripple of energy through the air that blasts the three competitors back! They SLAM into the side of the house, LCP and Vhodka remaining on the ground as Zombie Marcus growls and crawls toward Syren~
Sam: That’s some impressive muscular strength.
Leo: And people say steroids aren’t worth it.
Sam: Zombie Marcus, however, seems intent on making Syren pay.
Leo: He comes from a long line of wrestlers who have been trying to do that for twenty years, Sam.
~The spirit of Syren bounces his pecs back and forth while observing the Zombie crawling towards him. Zombie Marcus crawls at Syren’s feet and reaches up for his tights...Syren grabs the Zombie and pulls him off the ground. He holds the Zombie out like a giant doll and begins to pull at its limbs~
Zombie Marcus: ARGH!!
Sam: Oh my gosh!
Leo: He’s going to play Mr. Potato Head with undead Ka’Derrion!
~Syren rips one of the arms off. He throws it aside. LCP sits up, leaning against the wall. Syren rips one of the legs off, tossing it aside. LCP’s awareness returns...he sees Syren tearing Zombie Marcus apart. Syren rips the second arm off, throwing it to the side. LCP grows angry, struggling to his feet. Syren rips the second leg off, throwing it aside~
Zombie Marcus: ARGH!!!!
Sam: This is hard to watch.
Leo: Not really. I mean there isn’t any blood or anything.
Sam: Still! A kinda living thing is being ripped apart limb by limb!
~Syren reaches for Zombie Marcus’ head~
Sam: Oh no!
Leo: This might actually take the ‘un’ off the undead life status of Zombie Marcus.
~LCP yells out and runs forward. Syren pauses, holding the torso of Zombie Marcus. LCP steps up onto the torso and throws CHRONIC KICK!! He smacks Syren right in the side of the head!!! A huge impact!! Syren staggers, dropping Zombie Marcus’ torso to the ground~
Sam: Picture perfect Chronic Kick by LCP right there!
Leo: I think we should change the term from picture perfect to social media worthy.
Sam: Give me that rejected GIF.
~LCP checks on Zombie Marcus’ limbless torso~
Zombie Marcus: Argh…
LC Pinkston: Don’t worry, we’ll get this…ah!
~Syren grabs LCP by the back of the neck and pulls him off the ground like a small dog. LCP kicks his legs and waves his arms, trying to break free. Syren repositions LCP, holding him like he held Marcus. He reaches for an arm~
Sam: No! It’s one thing to rip the arm off a zombie but not a real person!
Leo: Ouch. You just shit all over zombies, man. You’re gonna be the first one to go whenever that eventual outbreak happens.
Sam: I’m already dead.
Leo: Touche
~LCP yells out as Syren starts to pull on his left arm...Vhodka charges in! She jumps off LCP much like he did to Marcus and throws her body at Syren! She grabs him by the head and hits him with SCREWDRIVER!! Syren staggers back, releasing LCP! He hits the ground and rolls around, groaning~
LC Pinkston: That hurt way worse than I thought.
~He puts his hand on Marcus’ chest~
LC Pinkston: Sorry I jumped off you, man.
Zombie Marcus: Argh.
~Vhodka pops back to her feet and stays after Syren. But he reaches out, grabbing her by the throat! LCP hops to his feet and spins around only to get his throat snatched by Syren!! Syren raises both competitors in the air, preparing to crush their necks with one final squeeze~
Sam: This doesn’t look good, Leo. How fitting would it be if Scott Syren is the end of OCW?
Leo: Seems like it’s the role he was born to play.
~Vhodka looks over at LCP...he looks at her...they both throw a kick but it has no impact. This feels like it could be the end as the house seems to emit a low, horrific chuckle. Vhodka and LCP take each other’s hand as Syren’s grip tightens. Syren then yells out...they look up and see a hang gouging at his eyes~
Sam: It’s the hand of Zombie Marcus!
Leo: Yea, just cause you rip those things off doesn’t mean they stop working.
Sam: It’s going for the eyes!
Leo: Let me tell you, if a Great White Shark comes after you...go for the eyes!
Sam: Is that you speaking from experience?
Leo: Hey, I’ve seen things.
~Marcus’ second hand grabs Syren by the mouth, fish hooking him and tearing at his lips. Syren lets Vhodka and LCP go...they hit the ground hard. The OCW legendary behemoth continues to scream in pain as Zombie Marcus’ hand rips out an eyeball, throwing it to the ground. Vhodka stands up and crushes it with her foot. Syren staggers. The second hand of Zombie Marcus starts to rip the side of Syren’s mouth open~
Sam: This is gruesome.
Leo: Fighting for their lives, Sammy. Also...if you get attacked by a Great White Shark...don’t stick your hand in its mouth. Doesn’t work. Very counterproductive.
Sam: Again...from experience?
Leo: Hey, I’ve heard things.
~Syren yells! Blood flying from his mouth and pouring from his eye. Vhodka and LCP are both on their feet...Zombie Marcus yells out, he can sense that his powers aren’t going to hold Syren forever. Vhodka and LCP rush ahead and dropkick each of Syren’s legs, taking him to his knees. Vhodka and LCP grab him by the head as Zombie Marcus’ hands remain tightly gripped...and, in unison, they slam him face first into the ground! His head is crushed!! His body goes still as the three competitors back away~
Sam: Holy hell! They just killed the spirit of Syren!
Leo: That’s gotta be it, right?
Sam: I can’t think of any legend bigger than Syren.
~LCP sets Zombie Marcus’ torso up. He takes a seat next to it and puts his arm around the Zombie’s shoulders. The arms drag themselves back toward Zombie Marcus as the legs kick around. Vhodka is on one knee, watching the body of Syren decompose into the floor. She turns to Cocco Ricci~
Cocco Ricci: I wish you hadn’t done that.
~The ground of the house begins to shake. Vhodka slowly rises, backing up and standing near LCP and Marcus. The shaking gets worse. The floor pounds as though something massive beneath their feet is fighting to be unleashed. The floor begins to crack~
Cocco Ricci: You did this to yourselves.
~Ricci sighs as the entire house shakes. The floor gives way and they all plummet down below!! The three wrestlers land roughly atop a dirty, grimy, slimy basement floor~
Sam: The basement! They’ve fallen into the basement!
Leo: More like they were pulled down there. The hell is waiting for them?
Sam: Something massive. Something huge.
Leo: Something BIG
~LCP struggles through debris. The thick, black grime on the floor adhering itself to his body. He fights to his feet. He looks around for Zombie Marcus...the zombie’s torso is face down, so LCP rips it free and flips it over so the Marcus can breathe...if that’s even necessary. LCP tries to locate Vhodka...when he does he sees her staring at the back of the room. Something bright and hopeful amid all the chaos and darkness. A legendary prize resting near the back of the room...it seems to almost be levitating~
Sam: Is that?
Leo: It’s the old OCW Title!
~Three of the four belt plates for the title are clean and shining as bright and new as the day the belt was fashioned. They feature Lurrr, Scorpion, and Syren. A final belt plate remains covered in grime and the grime covering it has the front plate of the belt consumed, as well, preventing the title from releasing it’s full power, if you will~