Unstoppable #13

Barbara Braman: The following match is scheduled for one fall!

"Re-Education (Through Labor)" by Rise Against resonates from the PA system as jet of smoke erupts on the stage as the lights dim. Frank Washington emerges from behind the smoke with his back turned and his arms outstretched wide to a positive reaction. Frank slowly turns around as he methodically makes his way down the ramp slapping fans hands along the way.

Barbara Braman: Introducing first, Making his way to the ring now residing in San Jose, California weighing 233lbs he is The Revolutionary, Frank Washington!

As Frank reaches the end of the ramp he pauses for a moment before sprinting into the ring, sliding under the bottom rope. Frank Washington then gets up and approaches the turnbuckle as he climbs up on the second rope pausing for a moment as he again soaks in the atmosphere created by the MSW faithful as he outstretches his arms wide to pose. After a few moment's pause he descends the turnbuckle taking his red coat off and turns his attention to the ring.

Smith: Two weeks ago at Back to Basics Frank Washington failed in his attempt to capture the MSW Tag Team Championship but it’s not exactly like he had a lot of help. Robert Garland and Frank Washington simply couldn’t put their differences aside long enough to deal with a cohesive unit in Johnny B. and Yugo Phailous but it’s what happened afterwards that was absolutely sickening.

Robertson: Did you honestly expect anything else? These two hate each other! That’s like putting a snake and a mongoose in the same room together and expecting them to co-exist instead of tearing each other apart!

Smith: Thankfully Daniel Smart ran in for the save before permanent damage could be done but one has to wonder exactly who’s crazy enough to team with Garland in this tag team match, is there honestly a single person on the roster that can trust him?

Robertson: Maybe not but who says he needs a partner? As far as I’m concerned Travis Rech and Robert Garland make the perfect tandem; one causes a wake of destruction in his path while the other expertly manages the situation to an extreme advantage for his client. It’s poetry in motion Smith!

“Get Lucky” by Daft Punk starts playing as Daniel Smart walks out, receiving loud cheers.

Barbara Barman: And his tag team partner from Chicago, Illinois weighing 205 lbs… Daniel Smart!

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.

Smith: Some are saying Daniel Smart is biting off more than he can chew coming to Frank Washington’s defense at Back to Basics but these three men share a lot of history. Frank Washington and Daniel Smart tend to have an unofficial alliance having watched each other’s backs several times before in MSW mainly due to circumstances.

Robertson: Daniel Smart should be looking out for himself. He’s eying a match with Bryce Manning sooner or later and he needs to stay healthy and take care of himself before going against The Architect. I don’t care if he and Frank go out and drink beer together after the shows or if he and Michael used to play Monopoly every Friday night together 5 years ago; this does nothing to benefit him!

While Washington and Smart wait in the ring, an unusual silence takes over before being broken by a familiar voice booming on a microphone. Washington seems intense, Smart still readying up as Garland and Rech come out of the backstage area to the booing of the crowd.

Travis Rech: Ladies an' Gentlemen! Mah name is Travis Rech, an' me an' mah client, would like ah moment of yer time fer ah very important announcement! We have high hopes that this 'ere announcement will help lead ya all on tha path of truth! Justice! An' enlightenment!

The crowd boos continuously, Rech handing the microphone over to Garland before proudly displaying both of Garland's legacy championships. With mic in hand, Garland waits for the atmosphere to calm down before speaking.

Robert Garland: Well doesn't this just make my heart feel all warm and fuzzy! If it isn't just my two favorite people preparin' themselves in front of this... Fantastic audience... And, gettin' ready for the most painful night of their lives!...

Garland smiles and looks out at the audience as they jeer him and start to chant.


Robert Garland: Hey... Hey, hey, hey! Calm down, sheeple. I know you're all excited to see your favorite jack asses do battle with "the evil" Robert Garland... But, I'm sorry to say that you'll have to wait just a bit longer. You see, before I come down this here ramp, I want to take a moment to give a very special introduction to my chosen partner for the night! Now, I'm sure you're all wonderin' just who I've decided to share this moment with, but rest assured that I have searched high and low to find the true hero of this industry. That's right, my partner tonight is the biggest thing in The MSW since... Well, since myself of course. He is a true hero who is worthy of your adoration, unlike the two posers in the ring! He is a man who is here to help expose these two lyin' villains, and to show you all the true nature of an honest and just champion! And, without further tryin' the patience of you, delightful and ignorant fans...


"Headstrong" by Trapt begins to play, the audience in a confused state as Chris Williams heads out of the backstage area. Garland goes to shake Williams' hand, Chris staring at his "partner" before ignoring him and raising the Pure 15 Trophy high over his head. Garland laughs to himself, both men heading down the ramp as the camera pans behind them to reveal the back of Garland's jacket where his name is outlined in gold.

Barbara Braman: And their opponents, weighing in at a combined weight of 466lbs the team of Robert Garland and the MSW Pure Champion, Chris Williams!

Smith: Chris Williams?! Why the hell is he siding with Robert Garland of all people?

Robertson: Well if you would’ve done your research you’d know that Chris has history with all three of these men. He hates Daniel Smart and the Smart family after his cousin Michael broke his girlfriend’s neck, he hates Frank Washington because of the man he was years ago. Out of the three Robert Garland was the only one who treated him as a friend and had his back. I swear by the end of the month I’m going to be sitting here solo at the table because I do your job better than you!

Smith: Listen I know the history lesson, just as you say you’re best friends with Mr. Stevenson I’ve been good friends with Frank for just as long. I know the history, I know the circumstances but a lot can change In four years, he’s a changed man regardless of how much Garland would like to live in the past. He’s poisoning Chris Williams’ mind and it makes me sick!

Frank Washington isn’t content to wait as he darts out of the ring and runs up the ramp as he and Garland begin exchanging blows. Chris Williams quickly puts his trophy down and double teams Frank Washington, causing Daniel Smart to dart out as well to aid his partner. The referee looks absolutely helpless and clueless as all four men brawl on the entrance ramp and down towards the ring as the crowd roars loudly in approval.


Garland and Williams finally manage to pull away after Washington and Smart gradually gain the upper hand as the referee finally darts out of the ring in an attempt to restore order, getting in between the two teams. Rech manages to get in the ear of Williams and Garland in the brief reprieve in hositilities to try to devise a plan of attack. The referee orders both teams to get in the ring and it appears both sides are willing to comply as they start to go towards their respective corners. Just as it seems order was restored Washington darts back outside and goes straight after Garland again, blindsiding him with stiff clubbing shot to the back. Garland appears wide eyed momentarily on the ground as if he was caught by surprise by the aggression of the Revolutionary.

Smith: Lots of aggression from Frank Washington right out of the gate, I haven’t seen him this aggressive since Best of the Best and the match hasn’t even started yet!

Robertson: Well when you hate someone with every ounce of your being and you’re being attacked at every turn even a mild mannered reporter will turn into a vicious hound when you press his back against the wall.

Williams again darts out to aid Garland as he turns Washington around and delivers a stinging slap to the face loud enough to echo throughout the arena causing even Rech to cringe. Williams and Washington start exchanging rights and lefts as Williams gets the better of the exchange this time. Williams whips Washington into the barricade with authority. As Williams goes to check on Garland Daniel Smart vaults himself over the top rope and hits Williams with a suicide dive!


Smith: Look at the hang time of that suicide dive! This is a full blown war!

Robertson: Are you surprised? All the combustible elements are in place and it’s a powder keg for disaster. The referee can do little to restore order as the match still hasn’t even officially started yet, this is mass chaos.

As all four men stir on the ground Smart is the first to make it up to his feet while Garland is the second. Each man regroups with their respective partners as they finally make their ways to their corners. As Garland and Smart are the “fresh” men of their respective teams they start the match off as the bell finally rings with Williams and Washington in their team’s corners.

Smith: And at long last the match is now officially underway!

Robertson: This only the second phase of the war. The bell only makes it official but as you can cleary see they didn’t spend their time before the bell twiddling their thumbs.

As the match officially starts Garland controls the first few minutes of the match having had a little more time to recover playing possum on the outside and been spared the impact of a suicide dive. Garland makes several frequent tags with Chris Williams to isolate Smart from his corner showing decent teamwork. With Williams now in the ring he targets the head frequently and often as he targets the neck with several well placed knee drops causing Smart to kick his feet on the mat in pain. As Smart manages to get up to one knee Williams manages to hit a well-timed big boot to Smart as he quickly looks to hook the leg.


Smith: Williams seems to be targeting the head and neck area of Smart with a purpose.

Robertson: It’s an act of vengeance, his cousin broke his girlfriend’s neck and he holds the Smart family responsible.

Smith: Is it fair that he’s held accountable for his cousin’s sins?

Robertson: He did nothing to prevent the act, that makes him just as guilty.

Williams tags Garland in as they lift Daniel Smart up and hit him with a double suplex. Washington looks on impatiently wanting to both get into the ring with his rival and give his partner a bit of break as Garland grabs ahold of Smart by his hair. Garland as if to taunt his rival drags him to the center of the ring.

Garland: Do you see this?!

Garland rains down several hard rights to the forehead of Smart trying to bust him open.

Garland: This is all your fault, his blood is going to be on your hands!

Having seen enough Washington steps between the ropes and lunges at him but the referee is quick to intercept him eliciting loud booes from the crowd.


Williams and Garland take advantage of the situation as Williams charges into the ring. Garland holds Smart up in a full nelson as Williams unleashes a flurry of blows in a fit of hatred as Smart begins to slump lifelessly towards the ground. Garland lets Smart drop to the ground and makes a slapping motion with his hands as he goes back to his corner, tricking the referee into thinking a legal tag was made.

Robertson: Expert teamwork by Garland and Williams, they’re functioning as a well oiled machine.

Smith: Of course Garland actually cooperates with Chris Williams… It’s illegal as all hell but he’s at least cooperating with his tag partner for once.

Robertson: He considers Williams a friend, why do you sound so surprised?

Williams wastes no time locking Smart into the Facepeeler as Smart screams in agonizing pain trying to gather his awareness of his positioning in the ring. Williams wrenches back with all his might not wanting to just win the match but to snap the neck of the cousin who broke his girlfriend’s neck. Rech knowing that the match is close to being won tries to dissuade Frank Washington from darting in to make the save swaggers over to the announce table towards Alex Smith.

Robertson: Looks like you have some company Smith!

Rech smirks and gets in Smith’s face as they stare off. Washington looks over at ringside and back inside the ring as Smart tries to hold on. Needing to act fast Frank darts inside the ring and breaks up the submission just in time as Garland scowls. Rech goes to slap Smith to get his attention but showing surpisingly fast reflexes Smith decks Rech right in the jaw to the delight of the crowd. Rech scurries back on the ground in a hurry with his eyes wide.

Robertson: Nice shot Smith! Didn’t know you had it in you!


The referee gets in Frank’s face telling him to go back in his corner but instead of risk having Smart isolated even further Frank Washington drags him back to his corner! Frank goes back on the outside and reaches forward to tag himself in. Williams tags in Garland as the crowd roars as the both rivals are finally legal in the match. Garland charges forward and gets hit with belly to belly suplex, he gets back up to his feet and goes for the Brain Damage looking to catch Washington off guard but misses as Washington ducks out of the way, countering with a german suplex! Washington manages to hold on and hits Garland with a second german suplex as he drags him up to his feet! Washington still manages to hold on as he lifts him up for the third and final german suplex as he releases him with authority into the turnbuckle!

Smith: That last one may have really hurt Robert Garland!

Robertson: No shit Sherlock, a german suplex into a turnbuckle stings like none other! Garland is finally getting a taste of his own medicine.

Smith: I’m surprised you’re staying impartial.

Robertson: I’ll be honest; I just want to see these two beat the hell out of each other.

Frank Washington calls for the end as he first puts Robert Garland into the surfboard position, wrenching his arms back as he mpsoitions his arm over his head, locking in the modified dragon sleeper he calls the Black Halo. Garland screams in pain but to his benefit happened to be very close to the ropes as Washington neglected to move him closer to the center of the ring. With veteran Instinct Garland manages to reach out and grab hold of the middle rope as the crowd booes, anctipating the breaking of the hold.

Smith: Frank Washington almost had this match won but failed to drag him to the center first, Garland is going to slither out of this one!

Robertson: I’m not sure he gives a damn to be honest, it’s not characteristic of Frank Washington to overlook a detail like this. He’s not looking to win the match, he’s looking for revenge!

Much like Robertson called Washington continues to keep the hold locked in despite the ropebreak. The referee tries several times to get Frank Washington to break the hold, tapping him on the shoulder and trying to pry him off but the hold is locked in tight. The referee finally has no choice but to start the 5 count.


Referee: Ring the bell!

The bell rings as the hold STILL isn’t broken as Garland starts fading quickly.

Barbara Braman: Here are your winners as a result of a disqualification Chris Williams and Robert Garland!

Smith: Frank Washington has snapped! He’s finally had enough of Badger’s crap!

Much to Rechs chagrin the crowd is on their feet cheering as Garland finally gets a dose of his own medicine but those cheers would soon turn to booes as Chris Williams comes in for the save, clocking Frank Washington with the Pure Championship Trophy! Daniel Smart goes to even the odds but Rech grabs a steel chair from ringside and nails him in the back as he gets on the apron! The bell continues to ring as all order has been lost. Garland makes it back up to his feet as the trio now continue to stomp on Frank Washington, Rech uses the chair to press down on his throat as the crowd is livid.


Smith: This is absolutely sickening! Somebody needs to stop this

Robertson: You might as well be praying for a miracle at this point, Garland is going to finally finish the job he started at Back to Basics!

Almost as if on cue "Coming Home" by Avenged Sevenfold hit the PA system as the crowd suddenly burst in the cheers as Drew Stevenson and Scotty Addams sprinted down the ramp. Williams, Garland and Rech deciding they’ve done enough damage quickly retreat from the ring just as Stevenson and Addams entered the ring. Williams, Garland and Rech wisely retreat over the fan barricade as Stevenson grabs a microphone.

Drew Stevenson: I've seen seeing you continuing to try and screw Frank at every turn. I've been seeing you make Frank carry you through the tag team tournament carry you through the title match, which you did surprise me there, Garland, but yet here you are again, doing it again but with Chris Williams on your team this time and frankly? I'VE HAD ENOUGH! So here's what we're going to do. In two weeks at Unstoppable #14, we'll have Scotty Addams and Frank Washington teaming up with ME in their corner, against this new team of Robert Garland and Chris Williams with Travis Rech in your corner. Enjoy the night while you can, because in two weeks you get a taste of Joker's Wild!


Smith: What a blockbuster announcement! The Jokers Wild are back in MSW!