Power establishment

[Dave Carter]

Lights in the arena go a little bit dim and a video of a storm begins to play on the ButcherTron. Soon after, "I Will Not Bow" by Breaking Benjamin hits the P.A. system. Out from the back steps out Dave Carter Jonathan Winston Hill, members of "Golden Saints Inc", followed by loud boos erupting from the crowd. The duo slowly make their way down the ramp and towards the ring. Jonathan instantly uses the steps to get himself in the ring, while Carter takes few moments to mouth the fans, before finally sliding under the bottom rope to the ring. One of the staff at ringside then passes a mic to Dave as the "Golden Saints" look around the crowd, soaking in their hatred. Finally, Carter slowly lifts the mic up to his mouth to speak.

~~Dave Carter~~
Settle down people, save your voices. We wouldn't want you to make your throats hurt. All the money you would then spend on medication could be way better used on other things. Like paying us to see the upcoming GHW PPV "Total Carnage"

The last sentence gets a mixed reaction from the crowd, as one part cheers in anticipation to see "Total Carnage", while others just boo merely at the idea of spending their money for GSI benefit.

~~Dave Carter~~
There are a couple of matters that need to be attended. First of all... Vladimir Strife... Oh Vlady... Once again you proved my words correct. You are a coward. You are just a shadow of your former self. All this hype around you, this godlike myth... nothing but a hoax. Vladimir, you might make all the excuses you want, but once again it was proven - the moment a serious threat arises before you, you just bail. That's how this myth of you being unbeatable remained intact for so long. And thanks to these blind sheep in the arena and watching at home, it will probably remain for ages.. it's sad and angering...
But what's even more angering is that by bailing you messed with "Golden Saints". What I'm talking about is the GHW Championship. Not only did you never even defended it, you now decided to leave while having it. You tried to run with out title... that's a mistake Vlad. And if you decide to ever try and set your foot in this federation again, you will pay dearly, I promise you that.

The crowd response is once again mixed after the last few lines, as some GHW fans don't really know how they feel about Vladimir at this time. Dave at that moment passes the mic to Jonathan.

~~Jonathan Winston Hill~~
Now we have a serious problem with the GHW Championship. It appears as the board of directors decided to strip the title of Vladimir and re-award it to Hughes. Well, the board seems to have forgotten who has the majority of power in GHW. Not to mention, it was the board who allowed Hughes to defend the title against Vladimir in the first place, so this whole situation is their screw up and re-awarding is just a pathetic attempt to cover it up. Well, I can say this - that's not gonna happen. When we came to GHW, we said we will revolutionize things and fix the errors of the old ways. Re-awarding title back to Hughes is an error just like allowing him to defend it again Strife. Golden Saints are going to fix that error.
Right here and right now, Golden Saints Inc are using their veto power to neglect the re-awarding of the GHW title to Ryan Hughes. The GHW World Championship at this moment is vacant and will remain so until we say otherwise. As far as the Metal Dragon vs Ryan Hughes match booked for Total Carnage - it's gonna happen, just not for the GHW Championship. But the winner of that match might get a title shot, if he plays nicely.

~~Dave Carter~~
Metal Dragon... that brings us to the second matter on the agenda: Stone Orchard. Everyone's seems to be having this crazy idea, caught up in the false hype, that Stone Orchard are coming back, promising to take over GHW and lead it to it's rebirth. And all of you like a bunch of idiots are believing that shit. Did you forgot who is in charge?! Stone Orchard doesn't have the power to even decide on what water they'll get here. Changing GHW? In their and your dreams. GHW is already changing. And it's changing at the hands of "Golden Saints Inc"
And ironically, in these same hands lies the future and faith of Matt Oliveira's and Metal Dragon's, these saviors... in these hands lies the faith of their careers in GHW. Stone Orchard, unless you forgot, we can boot you out of here just like that, even this very moment if we wanted you. But we are generous and understanding people. We are going to give you two a chance. Right now, right here, come out and reveal your allegiance. Think hard before you do, though. Cause you only have two choices here - you play by our rules... or it's game over for you.

TBC by Stone Orchard

OOC: Kinda shitty RP, but it serves the purpose

[Metal Dragon]

"Albatross" by Corrosion of Conformity hits the PA, sparking a roar of cheers from the crowd. The song plays for a few seconds before Dragon and Oliveira step through the curtain holding microphones, the former jabbing himself in the head with a fork for some reason.

Al: "I hope for GHW's sake that these two have as little power as Golden Saints say they do. To say that it would be a train wreck is an understatement."

Fuzz: "You kidding me? GSI have been nothing short of white-collar tyrants in Gods and Heretics Wrestling, and now they're trying to screw over Metal Dragon AND Ryan Hughes. It's past time for someone to put these bastards in their place."

MD and Matt stop halfway down the ramp. The Tennessean examines the fork in his hand as Oliveira begins to speak up.

Matt: "Dave, Dave, Dave... For the safety of the number-one contender to the GHW World Championship, PLEASE shut up."

The spectators cheer while Jonathan and Carter look unamused. Dragon now starts to talk.

MD: "See, look, we're Fighty fighty persons. And both Matt and I have made 'backstage decisions' in our lives for one company or the next. But I know why you couldn't, shouldn't, and wouldn't fire us, and that's because every-single person who surrounds this ring right now is here to see US, or at least ONE of the people we've come in contact with. We make you money."

Dave lifts the microphone to his lips to speak, but is abruptly cut off by the Hardcore Genius.

"In addition to that... while you have been contemplating ways to advance your own agenda at the expense of the fans, the locker room, and the very company which you claim to have by the balls... Orchard has indeed gotten a fair share of power, exactly enough to make you rue us just as much as you fear deep down inside. An affiliate of ours has purchased a one-third share of Gods and Heretics Wrestling, that third coming from the publicly-traded part that you so cherished. Yes, Mr. Hill and Mr. Carter, Stone Orchard now holds as much power and influence in GHW as you two do."

The cheering is louder than before, as The Lightning and his comrade grow infuriated inside the ring.

"YES!"

"Well, it was a nice revival, guys. I guess I should find a bread line after tonight's show."

"You must have your head as far up your ass as Golden Saints Inc. does! This is what GHW needs!"

Dragon slips the fork into his pocket and continues.

"Oh crap, Matt, we forgot to mention who bought that share."

Matthew gasps and holds his hand out toward his long-time ally.

"Give me the fork."

MD pulls the fork out once again and gives it to Matt, who promptly stabs himself in the head.

"That's for forgetting. He can come out here now and right these wrongs."

TBC you know who

[Reverend Vortigern]

Dave: "You still can't reverse our decision! This is final, and I'm going to make you both go through hell!"

"Hell? You have no idea who's about to come out."

"Did we mention he's the new commissioner, too?"

"New commish... How'd you manage to swing that?"

"Eh, 2-to-1 vote thanks to our friends at the Board of Directors."

"...He's taking a while, isn't he?"

"...Yeah..."

Matt and MD twiddle their thumbs in an awkward fashion for a few moments amidst a giant "Vort-i-gern" chant from the audience, when finally the heavy and progressive riffs of "The Profit of Doom" by Type O Negative snap them out of their momentary trance. The crowd explodes into cheers while the two Golden Saints begin fuming again, having seen their power go from seemingly omnipotent to next-to-nothing in the span of a couple minutes. In his signature red robe and holding his ever-present walking stick, Reverend Vortigern steps through the curtain. He also holds a mysterious briefcase in his hand. Nobody watching can remember a time they have seen the sinister grin on his face be wider as he gestures for his disciples to lead the way. Dragon and Oliveira make a beeline for the ring in front of Vorty, climbing onto the apron. Matthew steps through the ropes while the Man of Golden Words sits on the middle rope, opening a space for the new Commissioner to step through. Vortigern climbs up the ring steps and enters the ring as MD then follows suit. The Chaotic Clergyman pulls a microphone from the inside of his robe and immediately begins his first sermon in a long time.

"You're right, Mr. Carter, I can't reverse any of the buffoonery you've committed in your short time as the Caligula of this company, but I can now vote AGAINST ideas you want to pass and I can book free of any of your ill-guided and biased influence. You are correct, however, in that Metal Dragon and Ryan Hughes will indeed NOT face off for the GHW World Championship. However, they are still going to do battle for the company's top prize. What is that, you ask? Well, it's one that you're quite familiar with, Dave..."

Vortigern sets the briefcase down and latches it open, pulling a title belt out that has not been seen in a very long time. Seeing the New Age Championship, Carter nearly reaches his boiling point, but manages to control himself in the face of the two bodyguards that the new Commissioner has stationed in front of him.

"Yes, this Sunday at Total Carnage, Metal Dragon vs. Ryan Hughes is still happening. It will still be a regular singles match. It will still tear down the house, and it will be for the New Age Championship! That is my sermon, it is final, and if you two sinners choose to question my doctrine, then my two appointed ushers will gladly escort your battered body from the building. You are dismissed."

Cheers strike up again as "The Profit of Doom" resumes playing and the three Stone Orchard affiliates exit the ring.

"Well, it's official! Dragon, Hughes, New Age Championship on the line! That's a Segway for ya!"

"And we get to hear a moronic tyrant's inaugural address. It's like January of 2001 all over again, except in a wrestling ring."

"I dunno who pissed in your Cheerios this morning, Al! This is great! Someone's finally stood up to Golden Saints and we're gonna see that world title match after all!"

The screen fades to commercial while focused on the image of Matt, MD, and Vorty all backtracking up the ramp.

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