Unstoppable #5: Let the Games begin (Part III)

After a brief break, we came back and "Hail to the King" plays and Ian Windermear comes out and he has sunglasses on and the fans boo him as he walks down the ramp and he just yells at the fans all of the way down. He stops at the steps and pretends to give his sunglasses to kid but retracts them and puts them back on. He then slides into the ring and smiles.

Barbara Braman: The following match is scheduled for one fall! Already in the ring from Greenwich, Connecticut weighing 255lbs Ian Windermear!

Bradford: This guy has all the makings of a bonafide star. He has the money and the class to back his wrestling ability. A true darkhorse in my humble view.

Smith: You can’t deny his ability but his attitude is horrible. Just because you have money doesn’t make you some hotshot.

Bradford: Of course it does! Just ask Bill Gates, Warren Buffett or Mark Zuckerberg. They’re made of money and they can get everything they want at the drop of a dime!

Smith: But there’s one thing money can’t buy and that’s heart. Mike Harrison has many years of experience under his belt and has seen it all. He has the heart and resolve of a lion and I have a feeling he’s going to teach Windermear a very valuable lesson tonight.

"Beast" by Nico Vega can be heard through the sound system and Harrison emerges from behind the black curtain. Upon seeing Harrison the crowd springs into life with cheers that echo around the arena. He stops and stretches his arms out wide taking it all in with a smile on his face. A few moments pass and Harrison makes his way down the ramp to the ring and taps the hands of fans along the way. When he reaches the ring he stops and stares intently at the ring, a moment later he slides under the bottom rope and runs towards the corner of the ring and springs up onto the top turnbuckle. He poses for the crowd as the drums midway through the song begin to get into motion and Harrison closes his eyes. After a moment he drops down from the top turnbuckle and readies himself for combat.

Barbara Braman: And his opponent from Malibu, California weighing 228lbs “Lionheart” Mike Harrison!

The bell sounds as both men square off, each looking to achieve the upperhand. Throughout the beginning both men appear to be equally matched as the battle rages on like a seesaw, neither man able to retain the advantage for very long. The crowd is firmly behind Harrison as he tries to keep Windermear out of his element by chain wrestling with him going hold for hold. Finally looking to flip the tables in his favor Windermear pokes Harrison in the eyes as he tries to lock him in a hammerlock. Windermear follows up with a sickening uppercut that knocks Mike Harrison flat on the mat as the crowd is almost stunned into silence.

Bradford: I think he just knocked him out cold! Uppercut out of nowhere!

Smith: Out of nowhere? He gouged the man in the eyes to set it up! Very premeditated if you ask me.

Bradford: What does it matter? The fact is it worked!

The referee gives a stern warning to Windermear who just simply smiles and shrugs, motioning that it was the uppercut that did the real damage. Windermear then drops down to pin with his elbow, almost as if he was striking a pose.


Windermear almost looks bewildered as he this time goes to hook the leg for the pinfall


The crowd roars back to life as Windermear is in complete disbelief thinking he knocked Harrison out

Smith: He got overconfident with that uppercut and it may just come back to haunt him.

Bradford: Can you blame the guy? Most people simply just don’t get up from that. You know how many of boxing’s greats fell to a vicious uppercut like that? I have it on good authority that he’s trained under the same team that manages the elite boxing talent today.

Smith: I understand that but money is no measure of a man’s heart. Somehow, someway Harrison still kicked out. That’s something you just can’t teach.

Windermear is irate as he starts arguing with the referee slapping his hands repeatedly as if he was telling him he counts too slow. The referee holds up two fingers infront of his face which makes Windermear nearly lose it as he stomps the ground holding onto the top rope. Windermear then grabs the referee by the shirt backing him into a corner who threatens to disqualify him.

Bradford: Don’t lose your cool Windermear.

Smith: Just goes to show how important this tournament is. Emotions definitely run high in this environment, knowing exactly what’s on the line. Everyone always remembers the first, the pioneer. Each and every one of these men wants to join the ranks of history amongst the very best of this sport.

Bradford: Windermear is flirting with losing the whole thing right now. I respect the hell out of Windermear but it’s not worth losing the shot over.

Meanwhile throughout the commotion Harrison has made it back to his feet as he scouts his opponent waiting for his moment. Windermear finally lets go and backs away from the referee only to turn right into a Sunshine Superkick!

Smith: Now that is the shot heard around the world. Windermear let his emotions get the better of him tonight.

Bradford: He had the match won if you ask me!

Smith: That may be so but as they say cooler heads prevail.

Harrison goes for the cover hooking the leg.


Barbara Braman: Here is your winner… Lionheart Miiiiike Harrrrriiiiiisonnnnn!

Smith: A huge win by Harison here, advancing to the Quarter finals. Bradford, we've got so many amazing talents on our roster that have been giving it their all each and every single show but in two weeks guys like Luke Jackson and Mike Harrison will have their biggest challenges yet as they compete twice in the same night.

Bradford: Absolutely, Smith. But it's going to all pay off for the winners because they'll be proving that they are worthy of getting their shot at the MSW championship. They'll be the champion of the indies, the champion of Tradition.

The camera came from the backstage to showing "The Star" Lance Peterson with a football in his hand and a giant smile on his face.


Peterson: Tonight I do what nobody else has been able to do. Tonight I do what Drew Stevenson couldn't do. I do what SVD couldn't do. I do what nobody in MSW has been able to do and I kick Bryce Manning's ass and I kick him out of the tournament and advance to continue making my history. Bryce Manning talks a big game, he's always talked a big game and for the most part he's been able to back it up... but that changes. See Bryce, I don't know if you're here tonight yet, I don't know if you're off somewhere getting ready, or you're just too chicken shit to show up but this tournament is for the real athletes to prosper and that's where I come in. Tonight is it. Tonight is the night that I make my legacy. Tonight is the night I give my homage to The Warrior, and tonight is the night Bryce Manning.. is no more. Because let's face it.. I'm the star, baby. I'm untouchable.

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“Get Lucky” by Daft Punk starts playing as Daniel Smart walks out, receiving loud cheers. Daniel takes a moment to admire the crowd, then springs into the ring, sliding in under the bottom rope. Daniel gets up and hops onto the middle rope, posing to the crowd. Daniel does this on the opposite ropes as well before dropping down and standing in the middle of the ring.

Barbara Braman: The following match is scheduled for one fall! Already in the ring from Chicago, Illinois weighing 205lbs Daniel Smart!

Smith: We’re back with more tournament action as Daniel Smart looks to take on Jackal.

Bradford: You know I love Jackal’s recent change in attitude, nice guys always finish last. Sometimes you have to be a real “douchebag” as some of the wimps would call to enforce your will. I think with a new edge to his personality he’ll get the job done tonight.

Smith: But you’d be a fool to count out Daniel Smart. Despite having the deck completely stacked against him he found a way to persevere, notching up one of the biggest upsets of the year.

Bradford: Oh come on Smith! We all know the only reason he won was because your buddy Frank Washington had to stick his nose into Badger’s business!

Smith: What goes around comes around. He wouldn’t have had to come down to ringside if Travis Rech wasn’t helping Badger break every damn rule in the book!

Bradford: Yeah yeah, keep telling yourself that Scoutmaster Smith.

Sirens echo throughout the arena as “Indestructible” by Disturbed begins to blast. Smoke slowly begins to cover the floor as Jackal emerges from behind the curtain. He pauses for a moment to run his tattooed hands through his hair before exposing his tattooed knuckles to the camera as it zooms in to get a better view of the “STAY DOWN” tattoos. As the camera backs up, Jackal makes his way down the ramp and towards the ring. As he reached the ring, he yells at some fans yelled at him first, before threatening to backhand them and climbing into the ring. Once in the ring, he climbs the turnbuckle in his corner, insults the fans some more, before climbing down and threatening the referee.

Barbara Braman: And his opponent, from Detroit, Michigan weighing 220lbs…. JACKAL!

As the bell rings Jackal shows his tattooed knuckles at Daniel Smart as suddenly "Ephemeral" by Insomnium hits the arena as the crowd showers Robert Garland and deafening booes and jeers. Travis Rech is grinning ear to ear as Badger can be seen carrying a steel chair with him as the two begin to circle around the ring.

Smith: Dammit! Enough is enough already! What more do you have to prove?!

Finally after the referee gives Garland an earful the two men make their way to the commentary table as Rech pulls up a chair and a headset. Badger simply unfolds the chair and sits in it motioning for the referee to do his job.

Bradford: Relax Einstein they’re just here for commentary. It’s truly a pleasure to have a gentleman like you at ringside Travis Rech.

Rech: It's ah real pleasure ta be out 'ere Bradford. Ah've always been ah big fan of ya. Might I direct you to the ring, instead of mah client, Smith?

Using the situation to his advantage, Jackal blindsides the distracted Daniel Smart raining a heavy barrage of punches on him as the crowd voices their displeasure.

Smith: This is absolutely sickening, dammit Jackal!

Bradford: He should’ve kept his mind on the task at hand, they’re fighting for the right to advance towards the MSW Championship.

Rech: The biggest problem of bein' ah rookie is yer not aware of 'ow many mistakes ya make on ah daily basis. In fact, takin' Garland's spot in tha tournament was ah mistake that Ah'm not sure Smart will come back from. Let alone, dealin' with ah man like Jackal. Smart needs ta learn ta make better enemies an' allies in this business if 'e's gonna make it ta the top.

Jackal controls the match early on using his brute force and brawling ability to keep Daniel Smart down. Showing his resilience however Smart refuses to stay down as he keeps getting up for more as he begins to fight back with some thundering shoot style kicks trying to counter brute force with finesse. The crowd continues to back Smart as the tables begin to turn as he catches Jackal with a thundering release german suplex after evading a clothesline attempt.

Bradford: That's how you do it! I see what you mean about Smart making mistakes Rech!

Rech: Not only is 'e green in tha ring Bradford, but 'e's also poor in character.

Smith: And what's that supposed to mean?

The referee begins his 10 count as both men lay on the mat.

Rech: Ya see, Smart and Washington 'ave ah lot in common an' Garland's taken quite ah keen interest in that fact.



Rech: They're both cheered as heroes.



Rech: But they're both as two-faced as 'uman beings come!



Rech: They put themselves on top while steppin' on others, yet they're celebrated fer their actions bah these "fans".



Smith: Well, like them or not Smart and Jackal both won their first bracket rounds and deserve to be here tonight. Much unlike your "client."

Rech: We 'eard 'is radio spot last week! The "Knee that beat Robert Garland?" Don't make me laugh! Interference was more like it and 'e refuses ta admit it!

Smart begins to stir first as he rolls over onto his stomach and begins to push himself up. Jackal slowly begins to stir as well albeit a little slower due to the momentum behind that release suplex.

Garland continues to watch the match with a very emotionless expression on his face, a certain cold, callousness lay underneath it all.


Smart gets back to his feet as he looks over at Jackal who’s almost back on his feet by now.


Smart quickly runs against the ropes and runs up the turnbuckle.


Jackal finally makes it back to his feet just in time to walk into the Second Wind (Moonsault onto standing opponent). The crowd erupts into a frenzy as Smart holds on to hook the leg after the impact.



Smith: Daniel Smart throws caution to the side with that Second Wind!

Bradford: Jackal’s in serious trouble here, once that dynamo starts rolling he’s hard to stop.

Rech: Why are ya two excited? There's no way somethin' like that could stop ah man like Jackal. Unlike Smart, 'e's worked 'is ass off ta make it ta this match.

Smith: Well, you're client seems to think differently!

Garland apparently seeing enough stands up and folds the steel chair as he slowly walks up the ropes as Daniel Smart catches him from the corner of his eye. The referee quickly walks over to the ropes warning Garland not to do it as suddenly “Re-Education (Through Labor) by Rise Against hits the airwaves.

Smith: Here comes the cavalry!

Bradford: Dammit! Again?! Why can’t you just butt out?

Rech: Is 'e really lookin' ta help Smart cheat again!? Why are these two loved bah these sheep when they're so obviously up front about their dishonesty!?

Frank quickly runs down the ramp in his street clothes as Garland backs off from the apron. With the referee’s attention briefly distracted Garland slyly slides his chair into the ring towards Jackal who grabs onto it. As the referee then turns back to Garland he throws his arms up telling the ref he better keep his eye on Washington.

Rech: That's right, ref! Prevent this injustice bah that backstabbin' Washington!

Smith: Are we even watching the same match!?

Bradford: Oh man! This is getting good! Come on Jackal, it's time to make your mark!

Jackal tries to make the best of this opportunity has he gets up, steel chair in hand as he targets Daniel Smart. Smart however being quicker on the draw quickly nails the Knee-DS connecting, causing the held chair to backfire on Jackal!

Smith: Jackal is out cold!

Bradford: Dammit! No dammit! Don’t let it end this way! Jackal is going to get screwed!

Smart then goes for the pin as the crowd chants along.


Garland tries to hop on the apron one more time but Washington quickly chases him off.


Barbara Braman: Here is your winner, Daniel Smart!

Bradford: NOOOO!


Smart quickly rolls out of the ring, Frank rolling into it from the outside with Garland in hot pursuit. Garland leaps quickly up on the apron as Frank yells for him to bring it on and the audience cheers loudly. After looking out at the crowd, Garland stares down his nemesis before shaking the top rope violently and yelling towards Frank in a familiar fashion. Garland goes to step between the ropes when Danny Stevenson walks out of the back with microphone in hand and security guards flanking his entrance.

Danny Stevenson: Now hold on justa minute! Both of ya stop it right now!

Frank and Garland both look a bit irritated as security begins to surround the ring.

Danny Stevenson: I've had enough of yall runnin' rampant around MSW! You see in MSW if ya got a problem ya gotta settle it in the ring.


Smith: Not a popular decision by Mr. Stevenson but he has every right to restore order.

Bradford: For once I agree with you, but don't you think the timing is awfully convenient that just as Frank Washington makes his way down to the ring the owner comes out with security?

Smith: What are you implying?

Bradford: I'm saying Frank is afraid to face his demons. He may be the People's Hero to the flock of sheep in Missouri but at the heart of all he's a coward Smith! A coward!

Danny Stevenson: After watchin' you two make a mockery of my show these last few months, I've decided to settle this little problem of yours for you in a way that gives back to the company that you're currently takin' away from.

Security begins to move around the ring, Washington looking to stop them from stepping inside the ropes as Garland waits for an opportunity to attack his rival. Danny reaches the steps and continues to talk to the arena.

Danny Stevenson: This big plan of mine? To give the two of you want you want. I'm going to make sure the two of you face off in a way that's profitable for our business. That's right... At our first Supercard, the fans will get to see...

He paused.

Danny Stevenson: Frank Washington vs. Robert Garland!

Smith: Wow! What an announcement!

Bradford: Finally a chance for Garland to show us all the truth's he's been talking about! I hope Frank's ready for the beatdown of his life.

Garland is shown visibly smiling crookedly at the announcement as Washington looks out at the fans who cheer his name.


In disgust, Garland goes to rush his future opponent, security finally intervening between the two as Danny speaks once more.

Danny Stevenson: And that's not all I'm here to say with regards to the two of you. Next week, to open Unstoppable #6, the two of you will participate in a contract signing regarding specific rules towards your upcoming match and will be in action against members of the MSW locker room!

Smith: Huge news right there! Next unstoppable just keeps getting bigger and badder!


Then the lights go out. Spotlights spread through the audience and in the ring and on the stage as the screen lights up.