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Post by Kip Whistler on Nov 19, 2024 18:11:17 GMT -5
Round Three in Block A:
Duke Mongoose (0) vs. Mack Caliber (1)
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Post by Duke Mongoose on Nov 19, 2024 18:53:02 GMT -5
("Fatal Charm" by Billy Idol plays and the crowd boos as Duke Mongoose makes his way through the curtain and towards the ring. Duke is sporting his all-gold attire, but along with it are a series of wrap bandages)
Beeman: Big Daddy Duke stole our Halloween costume. He almost looks like a mummy this week!
LeRay: Our World champion is also moving a bit gingerly this week as well. These are wounds from his war last week with Slashmaster.
Beeman: Don't remind me. I still can't believe how much of a fight Duke put up, and I LIKE the guy!
LeRay: Indeed, Mongoose will need to put that behind him and focus on the task at hand this week, that being the unpredictable Mack Caliber.
Beeman: Caliber used to be very predictable. He'd come out here, spit some rhymes, and knock somebody's teeth down their throat. But ever since Winter Hex broke it off with him, he's been acting... peculiar.
LeRay: That's certainly one way of putting it.
(Duke attempts his signature double bicep pose on the second rope, but he winces and gives up. Some of the fans in the front row heckle the champ, which brings a glimmer of sadness to Duke's eyes as he removes his shades)
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Post by Duke Mongoose on Nov 20, 2024 7:35:04 GMT -5
(Beethoven's Moonlight Sonata plays and Mack makes his way down to the ring, dressed in his white jacket with the bloody smile on the back and his white Phantom mask. He steps into the ring and stares daggers at Duke.)
LeRay: The fans seem split in this match. They're not sure who to root for.
Beeman: I'm a bit split myself. Obviously I want Duke to win, but I've always liked the cut of Mack's jib.
LeRay: So you're rooting for a draw?
Beeman: Heavens, no! That wouldn't be good for either man! What are you, simple?
LeRay: Would you stop?!?!
(Referee Frank McCorry calls for the bell. Duke and Mack slowly walk to the center of the ring, where they are chest to chest)
LeRay: You can feel the tension between these two. It feels like this could explode at any moment!
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Post by Duke Mongoose on Nov 20, 2024 10:05:38 GMT -5
(Duke raises a hand up looking for a test of strength. Mack begins to raise an arm to meet him, but then uses the other hand to poke Duke in the eyes)
LeRay: A cheap shot by Caliber! Duke swings wildly and Mack ducks - Blue Thunder Bomb! The champ is reeling here as Mack connects with a fist drop between the eyes! Cover by Caliber and Duke kicks out emphatically at one!
Beeman: Whew! I thought he was done for!
(Caliber slides out under the ropes and is laughing maniacally while Duke looks flustered and confused)
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Post by Duke Mongoose on Nov 20, 2024 11:08:34 GMT -5
Duke: What the hell is wrong with you? So Winter left you? So what?! Plenty of pretty ladies have left Big Daddy Duke. You don't see me running around dressed like an Andrew Lloyd Webber reject!
(Upon hearing Winter's name uttered, Mack ceases his laughter and slides into the ring and a hockey fight breaks out in the center of the ring)
LeRay: It looks like bringing up Winter was a mistake by our champion, as it has only lit a fire under Caliber.
Beeman: Yeah, probably should have left well enough alone. Could have gotten a count out victory.
(The two trade blows for a good few minutes before Duke blocks a punch, grabs the mask on Mack's face and pulls it forward and releases, causing it to snap back into Mack's face)
Beeman: Brilliant!
LeRay: Caliber might have a broken nose under that mask as a result of that tactic by Mongoose, and now Duke strikes with a series of Mongolian Chops! He's got Caliber down to a knee and Duke takes off across the ring - Running Neckbreaker Drop! A cover by Mongoose and Caliber escapes at two!
Beeman: He didn't escape, LeRay, Duke's got him trapped in the Ionian Nerve Grip!
LeRay: Good point, Sean. Can Mack escape this devastating hold?
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Post by Duke Mongoose on Nov 20, 2024 13:18:41 GMT -5
(Mack manages to defy the incredible pain of the nerve hold and gets his hands up into Duke's face and claws at the champion)
Beeman: Foul! Frank! Do something!
LeRay: Referee Francis McCorry warns Caliber with a possible disqualification, but it seems that Mack is more concerned with being free of the nerve hold than adhering to the rules.
Beeman: He may have permanently damaged Big Daddy Duke's glorious visage and he gets off with just a warning? The hell?
(Mack grabs the dazed and confused Duke and sends him into the ropes, connecting with a picture perfect hiptoss in the center of the ring. With Duke struggling to get to his feet, Mack ascends to the top turnbuckle)
LeRay: We're not used to seeing Caliber use the ropes. What could he be planning here?
Beeman: I don't know, but I'm sure I'm not going to like it.
(Caliber comes off the top with a flying guillotine leg drop that catches Duke bent over trying to catch his breath)
LeRay: That flying guillotine may have just taken the champ's head off! Cover by Caliber!
*One...Two......Kickout*
LeRay: No! Mongoose stays in this one, but just barely!
Beeman: I don't like the look in Mack's eye - the one we can see, that is. I'm sure I don't like the look in the one we can't see also.
LeRay: What does the former J-1 winner have in mind?
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Post by Duke Mongoose on Nov 20, 2024 15:38:04 GMT -5
(Mack pulls Duke up into position and drives him into the mat with a power bomb)
LeRay: Devastating power bomb by Mack Caliber, but he's not going for the cover. Instead it looks like he wants to inflict more punishment! Mack sets up Duke for another power bomb - no! Duke counters with a modified huracanrana that sends Mack tumbling face first into the corner!
Beeman: More like horrible-can-rana, but at least it got the job done!
LeRay: Duke connects with a lariat to the back of Mack's head in the corner! He's gotta have whiplash after that one, and Duke's not finished yet - Jumping Piledriver in the center of the ring! Cover by Mongoose!
*One...Two......Kickout*
Beeman: And Duke gets his first two points!
LeRay: NO! The referee is signaling that Mack got his shoulder up before the three count! This match continues!
Beeman: But not for long! Duke's got that look in his eyes!
(Duke grabs Mack from behind, hoists him up and drives him down with an Atomic Drop. Mack is staggering around the ring as Duke sizes him up)
Duke: CALL YOUR GRANDMOTHER! THIS ONE'S OVER!
LeRay: Can Duke apply the Cobra Clutch?
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Post by Duke Mongoose on Nov 20, 2024 18:40:42 GMT -5
(Duke moves in to apply the Cobra Clutch, but Mack reacts quickly and instead lifts Duke up across his shoulders)
LeRay: I can't believe it! Caliber was about to get put in the Cobra Clutch and now he's got Duke into position for the Magnum Slug!
Beeman: Oh no!
(As Mack is setting up Duke, Duke grabs a hold of the Phantom mask and pulls it off. This causes Mack to drop Duke and cover his face)
LeRay: With Mack distracted, Duke rolls him up!
*One...Two......Three!*
Beeman: Oh yeah!
LeRay: With a desperation move, Duke Mongoose picks up a win and a crucial 2 points in the tournament.
Beeman: It doesn't matter HOW you win, Mick, just that you win.
LeRay: Look at our World Heavyweight Champion scampering away like a thief in the night.
Beeman: I don't blame him. I don't think I want to be around either once Mack gets his mask back.
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