Winter Fury - ETT v. Destroyer Street Fight!

[Eric The Torture]

* The scene is an area of the arena parking lot. On one side, the arena wall itself with the exit door. A semi-truck and trailer are pulled right up against the wall, forming two sides of the enclosure. Parked parallel with the trailer is a row of cars pulled up, side-to-side. There are stacks of crates, traffic cones, and various other detritus scattered about the impromptu gladiator pit, measuring roughly 30' x 30' square. A stack of tires stands in the corner formed by the semi and the building. There are quite a few fans sitting on top of the trailer, and a number of GHW stars are there to see the upcoming street fight between Eric The Torture and Destroyer. The stakes - The X-Force Lieutenant Division Title! As the camera pans down to take in the scene, the ref is walking around the area, getting a feel for the lay of the land as Charlie Coors and "Big" Al step into sight. *

"Big" Al: We're out here in the Northwest parking lot, where we've set up an area for the Lieutenant Division X-Force championship match to be fought.
Colin: That's right, the fans have spoken and GHW is going to give it to you. The interactive poll results are in, and - well, as you may have guessed it - the majority of you out there wanted to see a street fight between Eric The Torture and Destroyer.
"Big" Al: Not a bad way to settle this feud if you ask me, Colin. This has been heating up for quite a while, and it's time for Destroyer to give Eric what-for!

* As Al finishes, "Shake Your Blood" by Probot begins to blast out of the arena's PA, and ETT appears at the exit of the building along with his manager Johnny Detroit. ETT walks into the impromptu ring as the announcer does the introductions. *

Announcer: This next match is a Street Fight, and it is for the X-Force Lieutenant Championship! Making his way into the "ring..." the challenger. Weighing in at 257 pounds and hailing from Detroit, MI. Accompanied by his manager Johnny Detroit... he is... Eric... THE TORTURE!

* The fans inside the arena watching the action on the 'Tron go wild. ETT jumps on the hood of one of the car and claps hands with the fans. He begins to loosen up as his music tapers off, and tries to get the feel of the place before the match starts. *

Announcer: His opponent...

TBCB: Destroyer

[mysteryman]

'Come to Life' by Alter Bridge blares out across the arena PA now. Destroyer walks through the makeshift entrance looking directly at ETT.

Announcer: ....and Lieutenant X-Force Champion, weighing in at 280lbs and hailing from Exeter, England.....it's DESTROYER!!

The fans in the makeshift arena and inside the main arena give the usual mix of cheers and boos. Destroyer raises a fist as he walks towards the impromptu ring. He looks left and right, up and down, he to trying to figure out whats about to try and get the best possible advantage.

Eventually he joins ETT in the ring, the two stare straight at each other, no fear shown in either mans eyes.

Al: This is going to be awesome Colin! I've been waiting for this match for so long! Haven't witnessed a true streetfight in years!

Colin: I have to admit Al that despite the shear brutal nature of this match, I to am looking forward to it! I just hope it doesn't descend into too much bloodshed.

Al: Oh I hope it does!!

Destroyer joins ETT in the ring and quickly fires a glaring look at Detroit who is leaving it.

Colin: I have a feeling Johnny could play a major part in this match tonight Al, given there are no DQ rules.

Al: He is a conniving son of a gun, I hope Destroyer takes him out early!

The ref brings the two Fighty fighty persons together to explain the rules (or lack of them), all the while praying they don't straight into the fight there and then!

The two continue to stare at one another, but both keep their cool knowing that the match ahead will be a grueling one.

Destroyer: I hope your ready Eric, I sure am.

ETT: Always ready, you don't know what you've let yourself in for.

The two smirk at one another as the ref backs either man back into the corner.

Al: Let's get it on!!!

The two men prepare for the bell...

TBC Eric

[Eric The Torture]

* Destroyer gets the upper hand quickly as the two men circle each other. Destroyer manages to back ETT into a "corner" by the tire stack, where he begins to kick him down to the ground, then continues to vent his wrath by trying to stomp ETT into the pavement. Like a man possessed, he stomps and stomps, then finally spins away and taunts to the crowd. *

Colin: Destroyer is off to a good start here, Al. His vicious nature may give him a slight advantage over Eric tonight.
"Big" Al: He's got him down now, but he needs to press his advantage! Stop showing off Destroyer, and just finish him off!

* Confident, and rightfully so, Destroyer grabs ETT's head and pulls him out of the corner a bit. Clamping down, he rolls back and plants a foot in ETT's gut, flipping him over to land back first on the pavement in the middle of the fighting area. As Destroyer stalks his prey, Johnny Detroit does something miraculous - for the first time, he seems to be on Eric's side as he jumps in Destroyer's face and begins shouting at him, pointing at him with his stinky cigar wafting smoke at him all the while. Destroyer pushes him out of the way and begins to head towards ETT, who is just getting to his feet. Still about three strides away, Destroyer charges - and is caught completely by surprise as ETT clotheslines him to the ground!

Winded, but standing again, ETT picks Destroyer up. The two exchange a few blows before ETT manages to grab his opponent's wrist, then throws him "out of the ring" - right into the windshield of a parked car! A spider's web of cracks radiates from where Destroyer's head hits, and he slides down the hood of the car to the ground once more. *

"Big" Al: What does that maniac think he's doing?! He could have seriously injured Destroyer! He should be disqualified!
Colin: That's the name of the game here, Al! This is a streetfight, where anything goes!

* ETT presses his advantage, attempting a Boston Crab. Destroyer sees it coming and manages to kick ETT back into the same car he just was tossed into. ETT grimaces in pain and reaches around to grab at his back. Destroyer gets to his feet wobbily, throws a punch the misses by a mile, possibly from the blood flowing into his eyes. ETT grabs Destroyer, turns him around, and shoulder thrusts him back into the poor car. Grabbing his wrist, he the sends him on back first into the steel rigging under the semi truck trailer with an Irish whip. ETT picks Destroyer up, and the two tie up once more. Destroyer seems to gain the upper hand and attempts to lift ETT up for a stall suplex. His plan is dashed, however, when his now injured back gives out and ETT falls on top of him, ready all ready for the pin. The ref runs into position. *

Colin: This could be it, Al! He could get the three count right here!

1...
2...

TBCB: Destroyer

[mysteryman]

Destroyer kicks out right as the ref brings his hand down for 3!

Al: Phew that was close!

Colin: In a way I'm glad as this has been everything we expected and more so far!

Destroyer pushes ETT off of him and the two man stay static on the floor for moment looking to regain their energy and momentum.

Eventually both rise to their feet. ETT looks the little better of the two, Destroyer looking slightly glazed from the hard hits with the car in addition to the back injury he has picked up. ETT is swift with a kick to the injured area, Destroyer going down on one knee wincing in pain. ETT shouts some expletives at Destroyer, looking to get him totally out of focus. He moves behind of him and lands a quick elbow on Destroyers back, sending him painfully to the concrete.

ETT then starts looking for something. He heads over to the tyre stack once again and picks up an item...

Colin: Jesus man he's got a sledgehammer!

Al: This doesn't look good!

ETT walks menacingly over Destroyer, who is now lying on his side. He raises the hammer above his head and prepares to swing.

Colin: I can't watch...

Al: OH!!! Would you look at that!!!

ETT had not hit Destroyer with the hammer, in fact Destroyer had swept his legs out from underneath him forcing a painful landing upon the hammer!!

Colin: This could change the face of the match for good now!

Both men once again are static on the ground. But after a few seconds Destroyer slowly gets to his feet, ETT still lifeless on the floor. Destroyer picks ETT up in a headlock and drags him across to the tyre stack. He lands a few swift punches keeping ETT dazed for a little longer, just enough for Destroyer to lift him onto the stack. Destroyer then mounts the car and jumps onto the tyre stack with ETT. He motions to the crowd as if to say 'This is it!'

With that Destroyer gets ETT up on his feet and prepares for what looks like a Superplex!! But as he prepares for this, Johnny is up to his tricks again...with an axe!

Al: I have no idea what he's doing but I doubt it bodes well for Destroyer!

Colin: I really do dread to think!

Johnny marches over to the stack, Destroyer has no idea he is there with his back to him....

The crowd suddenly burst into excitement as Johnny swings the axe at the stack bringing both men crashing down from some 7ft up to the floor!!! Johnny slinks away leaving both men motionless once again....

TBC Eric

[Eric The Torture]

* The ref begins to count as both men, groaning, get up to their hands and knees, trying to make it to their feet. They stand up near simultaneously and start landing punches on each other's gut and sides. Destroyer snaps his head forward, head butting ETT, then Irish whips him into the stack of wooden crates nearby. ETT landsd on his back in a pile of splintered wood as some of the boxes that were stacked higher land on him. Destroyer, still grabbing his back, stalks over and picks up a broken timber, about the size of a 2x4. He pushes some of the boxes off of Eric, then slams the 2x4 down on him! *

"Big" Al: This is getting brutal, Colin! I love it!
Colin: Both of these men are going to be bad off in the morning Al, no doubt about that!

* Amazingly, though clearly in a haze of pain, ETT gets to his hands and knees... only to be knocked flat, kissing the pavement as Destroyer breaks his impromptu weapon across ETT's back! Now fully in control, Destroyer looks around for another weapon. Not seeing one nearby, he opts to kick ETT a few times, then picks him up, punches him a couple of times for good measure, then runs him head first into the side of the semi trailer! ETT is down, gasping for air. Destroyer opens up the side loading doors of the trailer, then motions to the crowd. Keeping an eye on ETT he measures, then hops up into the trailer and in the same fluid motion springs up and leaps out for a splash on ETT. Eric somehow sees it coming and rolls away quickly, leaving Destroyer to land with a sickening thud on the unforgiving parking lot. *

Colin: I can't believe it! Destroyer went for some sort of springboard splash and missed completely!
"Big" Al: Eric's got some time to recover now. Destroyer won't be moving for quite a bit.
Colin: Will somebody please call the match off?!

* ETT easily gains his feet ahead of Destroyer. Bleeding from a couple of places on his forehead, he lifts Destroyer in and locks in an abdominal stretch. Destroyer's face is painted with agony, and ETT laughs every time Destroyer cries out. After a full minute, ETT starts yelling at his opponent. *

ETT: Give up! GIVE UP!!
Destroyer: No.... uh...

* Finally giving up, ETT releases the hold, but hangs on to Destroyer. He looks around, hoping for some inspiration... and then settles on the arena itself. Pointing at the wall, ETT bends over, puts his shoulder in Destroyer's gut and gets ready. Destroyer, injured as he is, is being held up by ETT as much as he is standing on his own. *

Colin: What's he doing, Al?
"Big" Al: I'm not sure what he's up to, but the crowd seems eager to see it. And whatever it is - it can't be good for Destroyer!

* Finally set, ETT paws the ground behind him with one foot, not unlike a bull before it charges. And charge he does. As Destroyer feels the burst of acceleration pushing him backwards and ETT's shoulder in his gut, his eyes go wide with the realization of what's going to happen. He reaches toward the crowd helplessly and seconds later is slammed into the unmoving brick of the arena. The back of his head slams against the building and his world explodes into a swirl of red pain, stars, and finally blackness. Destroyer crumbles to the ground and ETT follows, covering him up for the pin. The ref moves into position -
1...
2...
3!

The ref raises ETT's hand in victory and the announcer steps into the battlefield *

Announcer: Here is your winner, and NEW X-Force Champion... Eric THE TORTURE!

* Johnny Detroit comes over, ostensibly to congratulate Eric. Instead, he starts berating Eric right in front of everybody. Finally, he grabs the microphone from the announcer so everyone can hear what he's saying. *

Johnny: You idiot! You stupid, ignorant, piece of trash! Did you think I wouldn't find out what you had done?! Who do you think you are, disobeying me and signing the petition for Rhino Man and turning your back on Xantaxm? Are you that dense that you can't follow simple orders? Look at me when I'm talking you, you thick skulled moron!

* ETT raises his eyes slowly, looking like a beat dog. Johnny continues his tirade. *

Johnny: Now I will have to go kiss up to Xantaxm again, and YOU will be the one to pay, Eric! YOU, not me! Remember, I OWN you! You're mine, and when I tell you to jump, you don't ask how high, you just keep jumping until I'M happy! Now... give me an apology... NOW!

* ETT stares at Johnny again, then takes the microphone. *

ETT: Johnny... I... I'm sorry.
Colin: This is just sickening! Eric should be celebrating right now! Why does he put up with Johnny like this!?
ETT: I'm sorry...

* ETT throws down the belt and microphone, then grabs Johnny, who has a look of ultimate surprise and confusion on his face, on each side of his head. ETT then snaps his head forward and hits Johnny right between the eyes with the crown of his head with his TENTACLE GRAPE head butt. Johnny's nose flattens across his cheeks and blood explodes from his nostrils. He crumples to the ground unconscious, as the fans in the arena go wild and the people outside cheer him on. ETT bends down and picks up the microphone, then looks at Johnny. *

ETT: I'm sorry, but YOU'RE FIRED!

* The cheers of the crowd are so loud coming from the inside of the arena that it seems like they are packed in the parking lot rather than inside. *

ETT: I'll see you all in the Captain Division, people! I got some errands to run!

* ETT heads toward a black car. As he climbs in, he notices one man standing still and staring at him through the commotion of people heading back into the arena and EMT's trying to clean up the mess that Eric left behind. ETT squints, and sees it is Pennylane. Pennylane smiles and gives a deferential nod to Eric, who smiles and salutes before shutting the door and driving off, title belt in hand and camera man in tow. *

Colin: Well that was one interesting match, Al! Full of excitement from start to finish!
"Big" Al: What bad form of Eric to fire Johnny like that! First he assaults him and then he humiliates him! He should be fined heavily for that unwarranted attack!
Colin: Did you hear the way Johnny was talking to him?
"Big" Al: All he wanted was an apology Colin!
Colin: *sigh* Let's get back inside for more Winter Fury action!