Post by Jman2k3 on Nov 16, 2020 6:41:56 GMT
SCOTT STEVENS vs. PERFECTION
After the conclusion of the Perfection/Scott Stevens video package, the camera is now on the Commentation Station.
Lance:
What was meant to be a simple return from James ‘Perfection’ Witherhold has of course spiraled into shameless interference by 24K, incomplete matches, and a tension that has escalated between himself and Scott Stevens.
DDK:
I’m jealous of Scott Stevens.
Lance:
Really? After all he has suffered?
DDK:
He has the opportunity to sock Perfection square in that never shut mouth of his! It’s only been a couple of months since Jimmy’s ridiculous return to DEFIANCE and the Faithful already want him gone. Maybe he should take note and leave.
Lance:
Fair point but will a defeat from Scott Stevens tonight pave the way to a departure of Perfection?
DDK:
Are you kidding? Perfection would find some excuse as to why his loss is not legitimate or some trash. The guy lives in his own delusional world of dumb.
The Wrestleplex darkens.
“A TEXAS SIZE ASS WHOOPIN IS COMING BOY!”
The slow bellow of the guitar hits as the video screen lights up and flashes across the screen a Texas flag with the words “Texas Born. Texas Bred.” “Texas Forever.“ branded into the flag. The jeers that had once filled the arena quickly turn into cheers. The Faithful know who is about to walk out and they are letting him know it by chanting his favorite chant as the final image that is displayed across the screen and that message reads in bold, capitalized letters… SCOTT STEVENS as
♫ “Dead Man Walking" by Crucifix ft. The Lacs ♫
Plays throughout the arena.
DDK:
The music of the man who has been salivating since Perfection cost him the FIST of DEFIANCE is about to get his chance right now.
Lance:
You got that right Keebs. At this point I don’t know who Stevens would want to mess up more than Perfection.
The wait is finally over as a spotlight shines towards the top of the entrance ramp and Scott Stevens appears from behind the curtain, and as soon as he makes his way to the edge of the stage golden pyro begins to rain down behind him as he raises his right fist high into the air.
DDK:
Stevens looks focused.
Lance:
As he should he’s been waiting for months to get his hands on Perfection.
Darren Quimbey:
Introducing first…...from The Great State of Texas, weighing in at 256 pounds…He is….SCOTT! STEEEEEEEVEEEEEEEENS!
As Stevens makes his way down the ramp he just smirks and shakes his head at the vocal bashers and fist bumps his supporters.
DDK:
The support the Faithful are showing him has been amazing and it doesn’t seem to be letting up anytime soon.
Lance:
He has always said you either love him or hate him and this is evident.
Stevens slowly makes his way around the ring completely focused on the task at hand until he reaches the nearest set of ring steps and proceeds to enter the ring. Once inside, Stevens goes to the nearest corner and ascends the ropes; looking out amongst the crowd before raising his fist into the air once more before dropping to the canvas as the former FIST shows no emotion as he stretches out on the ropes waiting for his opponent.
Lance:
Stevens is primed and ready to go! The Faithful are on their feet and to your point, Keebs, sick of James ‘Perfection’ Witherhold. They want to see Stevens put the lickings on Perfection and this is their chance!
♫”Perfect Gentleman” by Helloween♫
The crowd quickly responds with jeers as the one and only Perfection exits from behind the curtain. A single gold spotlight focuses on him as he raises his arms accepting the crowd's reaction to his wonderfulness as teh music plays on.
♫There is no doubt about it
I'm one of kind, baby
I am le d'Artagnan de coeur
As you may see, candy.♫
DDK:
Stop with the crap and get to the ring already you clown!
Perfection makes his way towards the ring taking his time to mess with Faithful near the front. He walks up the stairs to enter the ring. He poses for all to see flexing and smiling those pearly whites.
Darren Quimby:
Hailing from Hidden Hills, California
♫And I'm talking with my eyes
and I walk in different styles♫
Darren Quimby:
Standing at six feet tall and weighing in at two-hundred twenty-two pounds...
♫I'm a genuine man♫
Perfection grabs the middle rope leaning over it and yelling at fans in the front row.
♫Yes I am
I am a perfect gentleman
Yes I am
I am a perfect gentleman
Yes I am, I am, yes I am
(perfect)♫
Darren Quimby:
PERRRRRRRRRRRRRRRFECCCCCCTTTTTIIONNNNNNNNN!!!!!
He poses for all to see flexing and smiling those pearly whites before taking his sweet time to get down to the ring.
Lance:
There haven’t been many personalities like Perfection in this industry, and I may be one of few to say this tonight, but I’m actually thrilled to see him perform, Keebs. I’m told he will not invoke any 24K members and will wrestle Stevens one on one.
DDK:
I’ll believe it when I see it. I don’t take this loser at his word.
James is still arguing with people in the front row before he starts his ascent up the stairs.
DDK:
One thing is true, you’re definitely one of the few who are thrilled tonight because we know the outline of Perfection. Cheat, run, and quit if he’s not winning. Nothing to be that excited about.
Perfection stands on the outside of the ring and yells at Hector Navarro that Stevens needs to be backed up before he dares enter the ring. This takes a moment as Stevens is pumped up and Perfection is taking his time. He decides to run his hand through his hair to fix it as the music fades out allowing us to hear him yell at the front row still jeering.
Perfection:
Shut your damn mouths! I want a fair match, Unfaithfuls! Okay?!
Perfection wipes his feet on the apron before finally getting into the ring.
DING DING
James grabs the top rope and slowly walks the ring instead of circling with Stevens.
Lance:
Perfection being cautious and walking along the ropes.
DDK:
Because he doesn’t plan to truly engage Stevens anytime in our lifetime.
Witherhold lets go of the top rope for a moment to taunt Stevens.
Lance:
And Stevens makes a short charge that has Perfection ducking between the top and second rope!
DDK:
Coward.
Navarro instantly steps in which creates a smile on the face of Stevens who mocks the behaviour. Perfection looks none too amused by the game Scott is playing as he shouts at Hector Navarro that he needs to back Stevens again. This leads to Stevens again mocking but this time it’s James’ request that Navarro separate them.
Lance:
I’m not sure who is the one playing mind games here.
DDK:
You act like Perfection has a mind.
Witherhold slips back inside the ring and motions for Stevens to move forward and tie up with him. Stevens is more than willing and both charge in for the advantage.
Lance:
Big knee to the gut of Scott Stevens with that bad faith tie-up from Perfection!
DDK:
Some would call it advantageous- I call it being a dirty wrestler especially when Perfection does it.
THWACK!
James follows up with a big knife edge chop to the chest of Scott Stevens that plants him to the canvas. Perfection then comes in with a quick boot to the side of the Texans head, then another which has Stevens roll to all fours. James takes two steps back and comes in with one more heavy boot to the side of Stevens head before quickly pulling him back up to his feet by the hair and Irish whipping Stevens into the corner.
Lance:
Some heavy control here from Perfection early on!
DDK:
Because he fights cheap and dirty, then blindsides in a good faith test of wrestling. This guy is the “Greatest Conartist On the Planet Bar-None”.
Perfection makes his way over to the corner and lands a stiff forearm before grabbing Stevens by the top of the head, turning close to the ropes, and jaw-jacking the crowd which of course leads to a chorus of boos. This gives Stevens a moment to react and rake the eye of Witherhold who holds it and spins out slightly from the corner.
DDK:
That’s right! Pay that dirty garbage forward, Scottie!
Lance:
I think we should be advocating for both competitors to play by the rules, Keebs.
DDK:
Screw the rules as long as it leads to Perfection losing!
Stevens steps forward and returns a short chop of his own before grabbing Witherhold by the head.
Lance:
Stevens has his bearings and leads in with a hard right! A second and a third!
This has Perfection stumbled back and Stevens pounces with a fourth shot to lay down Witherhold but it’s blocked at the last second. Witherhold counters with another forearm and then pushes Scott back into the ropes. With the momentum James turns around, reaches back, and grabs Stevens by the back of the head.
Lance:
Witherhold looking for a running snapmare attempt off the ropes it looks like!
Stevens uses his free hand and pulls back on Witherhold’s hair which makes him groan out in pain, Scott spins outs, hooks his arms under Perfection, and drops forward.
DDK:
Backslide attempt by Scott Stevens!
One!
Two!
Lance:
Perfection kicking out right at the two! Now... well. He’s rolled out of the ring which is expected.
Hector begins the count out immediately.
One!
The Faithful respond accordingly.
Faithful:
“Little Jimmy”
CLAP! CLAP! CLAP!
Two!
And so goes the exchange between Perfection and the front row as he makes his way towards the steps.
Three!
DDK:
This shouldn’t be allowed!
Four!
Lance:
It’s not. That’s why he’s being counted out as we speak.
Five!
DDK:
No, I mean Perfection should be disqualified the second he steps out of the ring. It’s a serious waste of our time.
Perfection makes his way back up the staircase after his customer service exchange with the Faithful.
Six!
DDK:
Oh for the love of all that’s holy! Get in the ring already!
Again James is requesting Hector Navarro to hold Stevens at bay before he’ll gracefully reenter the action. Perfection then slowly cleans the bottom of his boots on the apron and going as far to check the soles as well.
Seven!
Lance:
If there is one thing Perfection has shown tonight it is that he is great at taking his time.
DDK:
And wiping his boots on the apron.
Lance:
That as well.
Eight!
DDK:
God, just end this already.
Stevens is tired of Perfection’s nonsense, bounces off the closest ropes, and comes in like a dart spearing Perfection through the middle and top rope so both end up on the outside. This leads to a quick succession of punches that reign down from the mounted Stevens. The Faithful explode from their seats while Stevens pummels down on Perfection who can do nothing but cover up with his arms. Navarro stands in the ring with his hands up and disappointedly begins another ten count which the fans join in on.
One!
DDK:
You idiot! Now you restarted the count!
Two!
Lance:
True, he did restart the count but what an impact with that move from Scott Stevens! He doesn’t want this to end on a count out! He wants every piece of Perfection and he’s getting it right now!
Three!
Scott rolls off Perfection and with his new found energy pulls him back to his feet. Stevens drags Perfection towards the front row he was talking smack to.
Scott Stevens:
Fucking big mouth, right?!
Four!
The Faithful all cheer and agree. Stevens then slaps Perfection right across the face which sends him to the floor. The Faithful now pops even harder as Stevens picks Perfection back up, lays in a forearm of his own, and slams Perfection's head into the very spot he wiped his boots.
Six!
Stevens pumps up the crowd, a different image than when he first came in. While bolstering his support with the Faithful he rolls Witherhold back in the ring.
Seven!
A quick tug on the head of Perfection so it's under the bottom rope and hanging on the edge of the apron and James is met with a downward elbow. Perfection reels and rolls back to the inside of the ring as Stevens continues to pump up the Faithful.
Eight!
Lance:
The tides are changing for Scott Stevens!
DDK:
Until that weasel Perfection cheats.
Nine!
As Stevens gets into the ring ending the count, Perfection is somewhat back to his feet. He turns around to face Stevens who is sprinting at him with everything he has.
Lance:
Big shoulder tackle from Scott Stevens!
Perfection hits with a bang while the Texan looks down at Witherhold and smiles before rushing to the ropes again. Witherhold is starting to get up as Stevens bounces back. This causes Witherhold to drop down and Stevens jumps over.
Lance:
Smart move from Perfection.
Scott hits the ropes and comes back for a return but Perfection has scrambled to his feet in the middle of the ring ready. Witherhold is positioned and in the process of hooking under Stevens' closest armpit.
DDK:
Witherhold looking for a big hip toss on Scott Stevens’ return!
Stevens slams the breaks on his momentum and uses his free hand to brace off Witherhold who has his arm partially trapped.
Lance:
Stevens has blocked Perfection!
James immediately drops down and transitions into a drop toehold that he quite literally holds by locking his legs together and pulling back on the toes and ankle of the Texan. He is showing no mercy while using his bodyweight to pin down the leg and hip of Stevens.
DDK:
Oh god no- not this!
Lance:
Not what?
Stevens tries to grab Perfection by the head but Witherhold responds with a quick elbow to the back of Scott’s neck while keeping the hold with the other arm.
DDK:
So, are you ready? When I was by the water cooler, I heard from Christie that Perfection said in a group text with Mark Shields, who screen-shotted it and sent it to Chris Trutt. Right?
Witherhold begins to jam his elbow into the spine of Stevens to generate more pressure and leverage to the leg.
Lance:
Right?
DDK:
Okay- who then told that girl Kristie Bellis or whatever..
Perfection is still working the toehold to the unamusement of the Faithful who begin jeering.
Lance:
Can you get to the point please?
DDK:
Why? Perfection is doing a whole lot of nothing! He’s wasting our damn time! AGAIN! Anyways, Christie said that Jimmy would do this. That he would “literally turn a drop toehold into” into what he calls it, from what she heard, the Gapers Delay.
Witherhold decides to again antagonize the row closest to him as he drags on the Gapers Delay.
Lance:
Perfection renamed a drop toehold to the “Gapers Delay” as we sit here and talk about what is quite possibly wrestling’s version of a gapers delay?
DDK:
Huh. More reasons to hate him I guess.
Stevens tries to reach back towards Witherhold once more but James just keeps readjusting himself and continues to hold the Gapers Delay with Navarro standing over the two.
Perfection:
Ask him if he submits damn it!
Navarro looks confused
Perfection:
I SAID ASK HIM!
Navarro:
Over a toehold?
Lance:
It seems like a logical question by Perfection to ask given the amount of time he’s held that hold.
DDK:
I side with the sentiments of referee Hector Navarro- tap out over a toe hold?!
The crowd has had enough of the Gapers Delay, a solid four or five minutes of Perfection working a toehold has them up in arms booing. Stevens begins to rock and turn his body which leads to him getting to his back.
One!
Stevens quickly adjusts his shoulders as Perfection has let go of the leg and is working up to his knees. Stevens upkicks and catches Perfection who is barely up but quick to return a swift kick to the calf of the worked leg on Stevens. James then goes to grab Stevens and bring him back to his feet.
Lance:
Schoolboy roll up from Scott Stevens!
ONE!
TWO!
THR---
DDK:
NO! Only a three count damn it! So close for Scott Stevens with Perfection being caught off guard there and barely making it out!
Stevens is now back to his feet and not putting much pressure where Perfection was working. He pulls up Witherhold by his blonde hair while throwing in a sharp knee to the chest of Perfection. He then throws James’ arm around around his neck and hits a snap suplex.
Lance:
Stevens is favoring that leg a little but seems to be fighting through it! I’m positive Perfection felt that one!
Scissoring his legs Stevens keeps hold of the suplex and hits a second one. The Faithful are again rallying behind the Texan. Stevens scissors over again setting up for a third suplex. This time he holds Perfection up vertically to the roar of the Wrestleplex.
Lance:
Perfection getting massive hang time here!
With as much force as he can muster Sevens brings Perfection back down with a monsterous thud. He then rolls backwards, grabs Perfection by the legs and wraps him into a sharpshooter.
DDK:
Arachnophobia! He’s caught Perfection in a series of moves and is going for the kill!
Stevens begins to lean back and really apply force on Witherhold’s lower back who is screaming out and reaching for the ropes. Stevens looks behind and goes to adjust the Arachnophobia which causes Perfection to scream louder and reach underneath in a crude attempt to hold Stevens' ankle as a block.
Lance:
Perfection trying everything here to escape!
DDK:
Break his back!
It’s taken a while but finally Witherhold ditches the block as it is getting him nowhere but stuck with back pain. With one last push he stretches out for the bottom rope and is able to grab onto it which is met by a monstrous response of boos. Hector Navarro begins to count and Stevens lets go at the very last second.
Lance:
Scott Stevens is starting to test the waters of Hector Navarro.
DDK:
As he should! Lord knows Perfection will.
Perfection uses the ropes to carry himself up into the corner and goes between the ropes. He begins to tell Navarro to back Stevens off which is ignored by the Texan who instead rushes in and leaps towards Perfection.
Lance:
Big body splash into the corner!
Perfection ducks out at the very last second.
DDK:
And Scott Stevens has crashed into the turnbuckles.
James spins back towards the Stevens corner slowly while holding his back. He then throws up a kick to Scott’s stomach before rocking to his back foot and launching forward with a hard chop to the chest of Stevens.
THWACK!
The Faithful respond after with a large booing.
Perfection:
Hey! You don’t do that to me you dopes!
Perfection goes in with another chop and gets another loud set of boos. He leans near the top rope to yell at the crowd again.
Perfection:
STOP THAT RIGHT NOW!
James winds up and comes in with another heavy chop and receives another round of boos. This time the booing is loud enough that it makes Witherhold break from the corner and yell at Navarro for the disruption occurring from the Faithful.
Lance:
Someone should tell Perfection that Hector has zero control over the reaction from the Faithful with us tonight. Here or watching from home.
DDK:
Karens like Jimmy are gonna complain just to complain.
Perfection comes back around and lines up another chop in the now light red chest area of Stevens but as he comes in the Texan blocks and grabs Perfection by the base of the neck. With a flash he reverses Witherhold in the corner.
THHHHHHHWAAAACCCKKKKKKCK!!!!!!!!!!
This time Stevens lands his own chop. One that is so hard it throws Witherhold back into the turnbuckles and gets a large pop from the Faithful.
DDK:
Jezzzzzus!!!!! I wouldn’t be surprised if Perfection has a fractured rib from that one!
The redness on Witherhold’s chest is tenfold that of the Texan. Perfection is doubled over as he walks parallel with the ropes and into another corner. Stevens is in hot pursuit he powers up and…
THHHHHHHWAAAACCCKKKKKKCK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
He connects with another massive chop that has Perfection bump into the corner, pop up to his feet holding his chest, and yelling out in pain. Another massive pop from the Faithful.
Lance:
Perfection looks like he’s spent too much time in the California sun after those!
Stevens throws a couple of punches into Witherhold before grabbing him and setting him up to sit on the top turnbuckle while continually throwing a shot or two to James' sides. Stevens then throws an uppercut that sends Perfection back.
DDK:
He accepted this fated, Scott! Do what needs to be done! Go higher! To the top!
Lance:
The crowd is starting to get up to their feet! I think they know what’s coming here!
Stevens steps on the bottom rope and blocks a frantic punch from Witherhold. A quick return to the Californian sat on top. Stevens throws another for good measure before mounting the second turnbuckle and hooking Witherhold around the neck.
DDK:
Second rope Superplex!
With a large boom both hit the canvas as Perfection pops up for a moment and holds his back before rolling to his stomach.
DDK:
Not as high as I wanted but acceptable. Kudos, Scott!
Lance:
Acceptable to all but Perfection right now my friend!
Stevens uses the ropes closest to him to start the slow climb up back to his feet. As he gets back up his hand begins to slap the top turnbuckle loudly while the Faithful join in by clapping to the beat. Stevens then raises his right arm in the air high as the Faithful take over.
Lance:
Stevens is calling for The FIST!
Perfection begins to make a slow climb back up to his feet with his back turned to Stevens. Scott is in the corner prepared and ready to attack. Witherhold begins to turn around to corner facing Stevens and as he does the Texan runs towards Perfection, jumping in the air with a fist coming forward.
DDK:
GOODNIGHT!
Before The FIST hits its target Perfection moves and turns to the ropes in a short burst. Witherhold then bounces off them and chop blocks Scott Stevens mid-stumbling with no one for The FIST to connect. Stevens hits the canvas holding his leg as Perfection scrambles up, grabs the injured leg, and yanks Stevens to dead center of the ring. James spins around with the leg and falls to his butt before locking in a very deep figure four on Stevens.
Lance:
Picture Perfect!
DDK:
What was possibly the end here for Perfection has turned into a horrible situation for Scott Stevens. Absolutely horrible. The guy barely knows where he is right now!
As Perfection is working the Picture Perfect, Stevens can be seen trying his damndest to scoot closer to the ropes. He’s gaining every little inch he can which causes Perfection to start throwing hammer fists to Scott’s thigh. The Faithful are rallying behind Stevens with his hands near the ropes.
Faithful:
“Let’s go Stevens!”
CLAP! CLAP! CLAP!
The Faithful cheer on as Scott is on the cusp of grabbing the ropes but they’re too far out of reach and the Texan can’t get Witherhold to budge another centimeter. With the pain increasing Stevens covers his face and lays back.
One!
Two!
Thr….
Lance:
NO! Scott Stevens’ getting dangerously close there!
Stevens is now beginning to power himself over to reverse the Picture Perfect which has Perfection looking super nervous and shaking his head.
Lance:
He’s going to do it!
Little by little they start to turn over to their sides and then finally over to their stomach which causes Perfections head to snap back and cry out.
DDK:
He’s reversed-
As quick as he locked in the Picture Perfect James lets it go in a scramble and the reversal drops.
Lance:
Stevens with a beautiful escape!
Perfection and Stevens both roll to their backs but it’s Witherhold who brings his knee up to his chest and kicks forward with all his might catching Stevens right in ‘the goods’ with his heel.
DDK:
ARE YOU KIDDING ME?!
James then wobbles to his feet. Stevens is buckled over on the canvas while Perfection is now quickly contesting what had just happened with Hector Navarro who is furious.
DDK:
Get the hell outta here! Disqualify him, Hector!
Lance:
Perfection is apparently arguing that he was trying to kip-up for the cameras and pizzazz but slipped. I’m not too sure about that.
Navarro is warning Perfection about his action but not throwing him out for it.
DDK:
What a load of trash!
Without skipping a beat Perfection once again grabs Stevens by the leg and drags him to the center of the ring and applies the Picture Perfect once again. Witherhold rocks back and forth smiling as he tells Navarro to ask Stevens if he quits like he’s a broken pull-string doll. Stevens is shaking his head and refusing to submit.
Lance:
He will not surrender!
James is now on his palms and elevating the pressure of the figure four. James is putting everything he has into it until finally Stevens falls to his back and begins to hit his hand on the canvas. The Faithful begin jeering loudly and the sound of the bell is hardly heard over them.
DING DING DING
DDK:
This is the greatest injustice ever. I hate 24K, I hate Perfection. I hate all of them, Lance! And you know what? I’ve already grown tired of Perfection. Scott Stevens had this in the bag.
Lance:
You’ve been tired of Perfection since he’s come back.
DDK:
Exactly.
Darren Quimby:
Ladies and gentlemen here is your winner by submission via Picture Perfect- PERRRRRRRRRRRRRRRFECCCCCCTTTTTIIONNNNNNNNN!!!
The jeering and booing continue as Stevens tends to his knee and his nether-regions. Perfection is on his feet getting his arm raised while blowing kisses to the Faithful.
Lance:
Unfortunately it looks like Perfection will squeeze by on this one.
DDK:
I can’t believe this. How can Hector Navarro let that blatant cheap shot stand?!
Lance:
He gave perfection the benefit of the doubt.
DDK:
What a load of hot garbage- whatever! I had high hopes for Scott Stevens tonight. At least we know he will rise from this unlike Perfection.
Lance:
You look pretty upset, Keebs.
DDK:
I’m ready to talk about something else. Let’s move on from this travesty please.
We cut back to the announcing desk with Keebs and Lance.
Lance:
Surely! We've got a video package, then we get to our next match! Deacon versus Victor Vacio in a Ladder Match!
After the conclusion of the Perfection/Scott Stevens video package, the camera is now on the Commentation Station.
Lance:
What was meant to be a simple return from James ‘Perfection’ Witherhold has of course spiraled into shameless interference by 24K, incomplete matches, and a tension that has escalated between himself and Scott Stevens.
DDK:
I’m jealous of Scott Stevens.
Lance:
Really? After all he has suffered?
DDK:
He has the opportunity to sock Perfection square in that never shut mouth of his! It’s only been a couple of months since Jimmy’s ridiculous return to DEFIANCE and the Faithful already want him gone. Maybe he should take note and leave.
Lance:
Fair point but will a defeat from Scott Stevens tonight pave the way to a departure of Perfection?
DDK:
Are you kidding? Perfection would find some excuse as to why his loss is not legitimate or some trash. The guy lives in his own delusional world of dumb.
The Wrestleplex darkens.
“A TEXAS SIZE ASS WHOOPIN IS COMING BOY!”
The slow bellow of the guitar hits as the video screen lights up and flashes across the screen a Texas flag with the words “Texas Born. Texas Bred.” “Texas Forever.“ branded into the flag. The jeers that had once filled the arena quickly turn into cheers. The Faithful know who is about to walk out and they are letting him know it by chanting his favorite chant as the final image that is displayed across the screen and that message reads in bold, capitalized letters… SCOTT STEVENS as
♫ “Dead Man Walking" by Crucifix ft. The Lacs ♫
Plays throughout the arena.
DDK:
The music of the man who has been salivating since Perfection cost him the FIST of DEFIANCE is about to get his chance right now.
Lance:
You got that right Keebs. At this point I don’t know who Stevens would want to mess up more than Perfection.
The wait is finally over as a spotlight shines towards the top of the entrance ramp and Scott Stevens appears from behind the curtain, and as soon as he makes his way to the edge of the stage golden pyro begins to rain down behind him as he raises his right fist high into the air.
DDK:
Stevens looks focused.
Lance:
As he should he’s been waiting for months to get his hands on Perfection.
Darren Quimbey:
Introducing first…...from The Great State of Texas, weighing in at 256 pounds…He is….SCOTT! STEEEEEEEVEEEEEEEENS!
As Stevens makes his way down the ramp he just smirks and shakes his head at the vocal bashers and fist bumps his supporters.
DDK:
The support the Faithful are showing him has been amazing and it doesn’t seem to be letting up anytime soon.
Lance:
He has always said you either love him or hate him and this is evident.
Stevens slowly makes his way around the ring completely focused on the task at hand until he reaches the nearest set of ring steps and proceeds to enter the ring. Once inside, Stevens goes to the nearest corner and ascends the ropes; looking out amongst the crowd before raising his fist into the air once more before dropping to the canvas as the former FIST shows no emotion as he stretches out on the ropes waiting for his opponent.
Lance:
Stevens is primed and ready to go! The Faithful are on their feet and to your point, Keebs, sick of James ‘Perfection’ Witherhold. They want to see Stevens put the lickings on Perfection and this is their chance!
♫”Perfect Gentleman” by Helloween♫
The crowd quickly responds with jeers as the one and only Perfection exits from behind the curtain. A single gold spotlight focuses on him as he raises his arms accepting the crowd's reaction to his wonderfulness as teh music plays on.
♫There is no doubt about it
I'm one of kind, baby
I am le d'Artagnan de coeur
As you may see, candy.♫
DDK:
Stop with the crap and get to the ring already you clown!
Perfection makes his way towards the ring taking his time to mess with Faithful near the front. He walks up the stairs to enter the ring. He poses for all to see flexing and smiling those pearly whites.
Darren Quimby:
Hailing from Hidden Hills, California
♫And I'm talking with my eyes
and I walk in different styles♫
Darren Quimby:
Standing at six feet tall and weighing in at two-hundred twenty-two pounds...
♫I'm a genuine man♫
Perfection grabs the middle rope leaning over it and yelling at fans in the front row.
♫Yes I am
I am a perfect gentleman
Yes I am
I am a perfect gentleman
Yes I am, I am, yes I am
(perfect)♫
Darren Quimby:
PERRRRRRRRRRRRRRRFECCCCCCTTTTTIIONNNNNNNNN!!!!!
He poses for all to see flexing and smiling those pearly whites before taking his sweet time to get down to the ring.
Lance:
There haven’t been many personalities like Perfection in this industry, and I may be one of few to say this tonight, but I’m actually thrilled to see him perform, Keebs. I’m told he will not invoke any 24K members and will wrestle Stevens one on one.
DDK:
I’ll believe it when I see it. I don’t take this loser at his word.
James is still arguing with people in the front row before he starts his ascent up the stairs.
DDK:
One thing is true, you’re definitely one of the few who are thrilled tonight because we know the outline of Perfection. Cheat, run, and quit if he’s not winning. Nothing to be that excited about.
Perfection stands on the outside of the ring and yells at Hector Navarro that Stevens needs to be backed up before he dares enter the ring. This takes a moment as Stevens is pumped up and Perfection is taking his time. He decides to run his hand through his hair to fix it as the music fades out allowing us to hear him yell at the front row still jeering.
Perfection:
Shut your damn mouths! I want a fair match, Unfaithfuls! Okay?!
Perfection wipes his feet on the apron before finally getting into the ring.
DING DING
James grabs the top rope and slowly walks the ring instead of circling with Stevens.
Lance:
Perfection being cautious and walking along the ropes.
DDK:
Because he doesn’t plan to truly engage Stevens anytime in our lifetime.
Witherhold lets go of the top rope for a moment to taunt Stevens.
Lance:
And Stevens makes a short charge that has Perfection ducking between the top and second rope!
DDK:
Coward.
Navarro instantly steps in which creates a smile on the face of Stevens who mocks the behaviour. Perfection looks none too amused by the game Scott is playing as he shouts at Hector Navarro that he needs to back Stevens again. This leads to Stevens again mocking but this time it’s James’ request that Navarro separate them.
Lance:
I’m not sure who is the one playing mind games here.
DDK:
You act like Perfection has a mind.
Witherhold slips back inside the ring and motions for Stevens to move forward and tie up with him. Stevens is more than willing and both charge in for the advantage.
Lance:
Big knee to the gut of Scott Stevens with that bad faith tie-up from Perfection!
DDK:
Some would call it advantageous- I call it being a dirty wrestler especially when Perfection does it.
THWACK!
James follows up with a big knife edge chop to the chest of Scott Stevens that plants him to the canvas. Perfection then comes in with a quick boot to the side of the Texans head, then another which has Stevens roll to all fours. James takes two steps back and comes in with one more heavy boot to the side of Stevens head before quickly pulling him back up to his feet by the hair and Irish whipping Stevens into the corner.
Lance:
Some heavy control here from Perfection early on!
DDK:
Because he fights cheap and dirty, then blindsides in a good faith test of wrestling. This guy is the “Greatest Conartist On the Planet Bar-None”.
Perfection makes his way over to the corner and lands a stiff forearm before grabbing Stevens by the top of the head, turning close to the ropes, and jaw-jacking the crowd which of course leads to a chorus of boos. This gives Stevens a moment to react and rake the eye of Witherhold who holds it and spins out slightly from the corner.
DDK:
That’s right! Pay that dirty garbage forward, Scottie!
Lance:
I think we should be advocating for both competitors to play by the rules, Keebs.
DDK:
Screw the rules as long as it leads to Perfection losing!
Stevens steps forward and returns a short chop of his own before grabbing Witherhold by the head.
Lance:
Stevens has his bearings and leads in with a hard right! A second and a third!
This has Perfection stumbled back and Stevens pounces with a fourth shot to lay down Witherhold but it’s blocked at the last second. Witherhold counters with another forearm and then pushes Scott back into the ropes. With the momentum James turns around, reaches back, and grabs Stevens by the back of the head.
Lance:
Witherhold looking for a running snapmare attempt off the ropes it looks like!
Stevens uses his free hand and pulls back on Witherhold’s hair which makes him groan out in pain, Scott spins outs, hooks his arms under Perfection, and drops forward.
DDK:
Backslide attempt by Scott Stevens!
One!
Two!
Lance:
Perfection kicking out right at the two! Now... well. He’s rolled out of the ring which is expected.
Hector begins the count out immediately.
One!
The Faithful respond accordingly.
Faithful:
“Little Jimmy”
CLAP! CLAP! CLAP!
Two!
And so goes the exchange between Perfection and the front row as he makes his way towards the steps.
Three!
DDK:
This shouldn’t be allowed!
Four!
Lance:
It’s not. That’s why he’s being counted out as we speak.
Five!
DDK:
No, I mean Perfection should be disqualified the second he steps out of the ring. It’s a serious waste of our time.
Perfection makes his way back up the staircase after his customer service exchange with the Faithful.
Six!
DDK:
Oh for the love of all that’s holy! Get in the ring already!
Again James is requesting Hector Navarro to hold Stevens at bay before he’ll gracefully reenter the action. Perfection then slowly cleans the bottom of his boots on the apron and going as far to check the soles as well.
Seven!
Lance:
If there is one thing Perfection has shown tonight it is that he is great at taking his time.
DDK:
And wiping his boots on the apron.
Lance:
That as well.
Eight!
DDK:
God, just end this already.
Stevens is tired of Perfection’s nonsense, bounces off the closest ropes, and comes in like a dart spearing Perfection through the middle and top rope so both end up on the outside. This leads to a quick succession of punches that reign down from the mounted Stevens. The Faithful explode from their seats while Stevens pummels down on Perfection who can do nothing but cover up with his arms. Navarro stands in the ring with his hands up and disappointedly begins another ten count which the fans join in on.
One!
DDK:
You idiot! Now you restarted the count!
Two!
Lance:
True, he did restart the count but what an impact with that move from Scott Stevens! He doesn’t want this to end on a count out! He wants every piece of Perfection and he’s getting it right now!
Three!
Scott rolls off Perfection and with his new found energy pulls him back to his feet. Stevens drags Perfection towards the front row he was talking smack to.
Scott Stevens:
Fucking big mouth, right?!
Four!
The Faithful all cheer and agree. Stevens then slaps Perfection right across the face which sends him to the floor. The Faithful now pops even harder as Stevens picks Perfection back up, lays in a forearm of his own, and slams Perfection's head into the very spot he wiped his boots.
Six!
Stevens pumps up the crowd, a different image than when he first came in. While bolstering his support with the Faithful he rolls Witherhold back in the ring.
Seven!
A quick tug on the head of Perfection so it's under the bottom rope and hanging on the edge of the apron and James is met with a downward elbow. Perfection reels and rolls back to the inside of the ring as Stevens continues to pump up the Faithful.
Eight!
Lance:
The tides are changing for Scott Stevens!
DDK:
Until that weasel Perfection cheats.
Nine!
As Stevens gets into the ring ending the count, Perfection is somewhat back to his feet. He turns around to face Stevens who is sprinting at him with everything he has.
Lance:
Big shoulder tackle from Scott Stevens!
Perfection hits with a bang while the Texan looks down at Witherhold and smiles before rushing to the ropes again. Witherhold is starting to get up as Stevens bounces back. This causes Witherhold to drop down and Stevens jumps over.
Lance:
Smart move from Perfection.
Scott hits the ropes and comes back for a return but Perfection has scrambled to his feet in the middle of the ring ready. Witherhold is positioned and in the process of hooking under Stevens' closest armpit.
DDK:
Witherhold looking for a big hip toss on Scott Stevens’ return!
Stevens slams the breaks on his momentum and uses his free hand to brace off Witherhold who has his arm partially trapped.
Lance:
Stevens has blocked Perfection!
James immediately drops down and transitions into a drop toehold that he quite literally holds by locking his legs together and pulling back on the toes and ankle of the Texan. He is showing no mercy while using his bodyweight to pin down the leg and hip of Stevens.
DDK:
Oh god no- not this!
Lance:
Not what?
Stevens tries to grab Perfection by the head but Witherhold responds with a quick elbow to the back of Scott’s neck while keeping the hold with the other arm.
DDK:
So, are you ready? When I was by the water cooler, I heard from Christie that Perfection said in a group text with Mark Shields, who screen-shotted it and sent it to Chris Trutt. Right?
Witherhold begins to jam his elbow into the spine of Stevens to generate more pressure and leverage to the leg.
Lance:
Right?
DDK:
Okay- who then told that girl Kristie Bellis or whatever..
Perfection is still working the toehold to the unamusement of the Faithful who begin jeering.
Lance:
Can you get to the point please?
DDK:
Why? Perfection is doing a whole lot of nothing! He’s wasting our damn time! AGAIN! Anyways, Christie said that Jimmy would do this. That he would “literally turn a drop toehold into” into what he calls it, from what she heard, the Gapers Delay.
Witherhold decides to again antagonize the row closest to him as he drags on the Gapers Delay.
Lance:
Perfection renamed a drop toehold to the “Gapers Delay” as we sit here and talk about what is quite possibly wrestling’s version of a gapers delay?
DDK:
Huh. More reasons to hate him I guess.
Stevens tries to reach back towards Witherhold once more but James just keeps readjusting himself and continues to hold the Gapers Delay with Navarro standing over the two.
Perfection:
Ask him if he submits damn it!
Navarro looks confused
Perfection:
I SAID ASK HIM!
Navarro:
Over a toehold?
Lance:
It seems like a logical question by Perfection to ask given the amount of time he’s held that hold.
DDK:
I side with the sentiments of referee Hector Navarro- tap out over a toe hold?!
The crowd has had enough of the Gapers Delay, a solid four or five minutes of Perfection working a toehold has them up in arms booing. Stevens begins to rock and turn his body which leads to him getting to his back.
One!
Stevens quickly adjusts his shoulders as Perfection has let go of the leg and is working up to his knees. Stevens upkicks and catches Perfection who is barely up but quick to return a swift kick to the calf of the worked leg on Stevens. James then goes to grab Stevens and bring him back to his feet.
Lance:
Schoolboy roll up from Scott Stevens!
ONE!
TWO!
THR---
DDK:
NO! Only a three count damn it! So close for Scott Stevens with Perfection being caught off guard there and barely making it out!
Stevens is now back to his feet and not putting much pressure where Perfection was working. He pulls up Witherhold by his blonde hair while throwing in a sharp knee to the chest of Perfection. He then throws James’ arm around around his neck and hits a snap suplex.
Lance:
Stevens is favoring that leg a little but seems to be fighting through it! I’m positive Perfection felt that one!
Scissoring his legs Stevens keeps hold of the suplex and hits a second one. The Faithful are again rallying behind the Texan. Stevens scissors over again setting up for a third suplex. This time he holds Perfection up vertically to the roar of the Wrestleplex.
Lance:
Perfection getting massive hang time here!
With as much force as he can muster Sevens brings Perfection back down with a monsterous thud. He then rolls backwards, grabs Perfection by the legs and wraps him into a sharpshooter.
DDK:
Arachnophobia! He’s caught Perfection in a series of moves and is going for the kill!
Stevens begins to lean back and really apply force on Witherhold’s lower back who is screaming out and reaching for the ropes. Stevens looks behind and goes to adjust the Arachnophobia which causes Perfection to scream louder and reach underneath in a crude attempt to hold Stevens' ankle as a block.
Lance:
Perfection trying everything here to escape!
DDK:
Break his back!
It’s taken a while but finally Witherhold ditches the block as it is getting him nowhere but stuck with back pain. With one last push he stretches out for the bottom rope and is able to grab onto it which is met by a monstrous response of boos. Hector Navarro begins to count and Stevens lets go at the very last second.
Lance:
Scott Stevens is starting to test the waters of Hector Navarro.
DDK:
As he should! Lord knows Perfection will.
Perfection uses the ropes to carry himself up into the corner and goes between the ropes. He begins to tell Navarro to back Stevens off which is ignored by the Texan who instead rushes in and leaps towards Perfection.
Lance:
Big body splash into the corner!
Perfection ducks out at the very last second.
DDK:
And Scott Stevens has crashed into the turnbuckles.
James spins back towards the Stevens corner slowly while holding his back. He then throws up a kick to Scott’s stomach before rocking to his back foot and launching forward with a hard chop to the chest of Stevens.
THWACK!
The Faithful respond after with a large booing.
Perfection:
Hey! You don’t do that to me you dopes!
Perfection goes in with another chop and gets another loud set of boos. He leans near the top rope to yell at the crowd again.
Perfection:
STOP THAT RIGHT NOW!
James winds up and comes in with another heavy chop and receives another round of boos. This time the booing is loud enough that it makes Witherhold break from the corner and yell at Navarro for the disruption occurring from the Faithful.
Lance:
Someone should tell Perfection that Hector has zero control over the reaction from the Faithful with us tonight. Here or watching from home.
DDK:
Karens like Jimmy are gonna complain just to complain.
Perfection comes back around and lines up another chop in the now light red chest area of Stevens but as he comes in the Texan blocks and grabs Perfection by the base of the neck. With a flash he reverses Witherhold in the corner.
THHHHHHHWAAAACCCKKKKKKCK!!!!!!!!!!
This time Stevens lands his own chop. One that is so hard it throws Witherhold back into the turnbuckles and gets a large pop from the Faithful.
DDK:
Jezzzzzus!!!!! I wouldn’t be surprised if Perfection has a fractured rib from that one!
The redness on Witherhold’s chest is tenfold that of the Texan. Perfection is doubled over as he walks parallel with the ropes and into another corner. Stevens is in hot pursuit he powers up and…
THHHHHHHWAAAACCCKKKKKKCK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
He connects with another massive chop that has Perfection bump into the corner, pop up to his feet holding his chest, and yelling out in pain. Another massive pop from the Faithful.
Lance:
Perfection looks like he’s spent too much time in the California sun after those!
Stevens throws a couple of punches into Witherhold before grabbing him and setting him up to sit on the top turnbuckle while continually throwing a shot or two to James' sides. Stevens then throws an uppercut that sends Perfection back.
DDK:
He accepted this fated, Scott! Do what needs to be done! Go higher! To the top!
Lance:
The crowd is starting to get up to their feet! I think they know what’s coming here!
Stevens steps on the bottom rope and blocks a frantic punch from Witherhold. A quick return to the Californian sat on top. Stevens throws another for good measure before mounting the second turnbuckle and hooking Witherhold around the neck.
DDK:
Second rope Superplex!
With a large boom both hit the canvas as Perfection pops up for a moment and holds his back before rolling to his stomach.
DDK:
Not as high as I wanted but acceptable. Kudos, Scott!
Lance:
Acceptable to all but Perfection right now my friend!
Stevens uses the ropes closest to him to start the slow climb up back to his feet. As he gets back up his hand begins to slap the top turnbuckle loudly while the Faithful join in by clapping to the beat. Stevens then raises his right arm in the air high as the Faithful take over.
Lance:
Stevens is calling for The FIST!
Perfection begins to make a slow climb back up to his feet with his back turned to Stevens. Scott is in the corner prepared and ready to attack. Witherhold begins to turn around to corner facing Stevens and as he does the Texan runs towards Perfection, jumping in the air with a fist coming forward.
DDK:
GOODNIGHT!
Before The FIST hits its target Perfection moves and turns to the ropes in a short burst. Witherhold then bounces off them and chop blocks Scott Stevens mid-stumbling with no one for The FIST to connect. Stevens hits the canvas holding his leg as Perfection scrambles up, grabs the injured leg, and yanks Stevens to dead center of the ring. James spins around with the leg and falls to his butt before locking in a very deep figure four on Stevens.
Lance:
Picture Perfect!
DDK:
What was possibly the end here for Perfection has turned into a horrible situation for Scott Stevens. Absolutely horrible. The guy barely knows where he is right now!
As Perfection is working the Picture Perfect, Stevens can be seen trying his damndest to scoot closer to the ropes. He’s gaining every little inch he can which causes Perfection to start throwing hammer fists to Scott’s thigh. The Faithful are rallying behind Stevens with his hands near the ropes.
Faithful:
“Let’s go Stevens!”
CLAP! CLAP! CLAP!
The Faithful cheer on as Scott is on the cusp of grabbing the ropes but they’re too far out of reach and the Texan can’t get Witherhold to budge another centimeter. With the pain increasing Stevens covers his face and lays back.
One!
Two!
Thr….
Lance:
NO! Scott Stevens’ getting dangerously close there!
Stevens is now beginning to power himself over to reverse the Picture Perfect which has Perfection looking super nervous and shaking his head.
Lance:
He’s going to do it!
Little by little they start to turn over to their sides and then finally over to their stomach which causes Perfections head to snap back and cry out.
DDK:
He’s reversed-
As quick as he locked in the Picture Perfect James lets it go in a scramble and the reversal drops.
Lance:
Stevens with a beautiful escape!
Perfection and Stevens both roll to their backs but it’s Witherhold who brings his knee up to his chest and kicks forward with all his might catching Stevens right in ‘the goods’ with his heel.
DDK:
ARE YOU KIDDING ME?!
James then wobbles to his feet. Stevens is buckled over on the canvas while Perfection is now quickly contesting what had just happened with Hector Navarro who is furious.
DDK:
Get the hell outta here! Disqualify him, Hector!
Lance:
Perfection is apparently arguing that he was trying to kip-up for the cameras and pizzazz but slipped. I’m not too sure about that.
Navarro is warning Perfection about his action but not throwing him out for it.
DDK:
What a load of trash!
Without skipping a beat Perfection once again grabs Stevens by the leg and drags him to the center of the ring and applies the Picture Perfect once again. Witherhold rocks back and forth smiling as he tells Navarro to ask Stevens if he quits like he’s a broken pull-string doll. Stevens is shaking his head and refusing to submit.
Lance:
He will not surrender!
James is now on his palms and elevating the pressure of the figure four. James is putting everything he has into it until finally Stevens falls to his back and begins to hit his hand on the canvas. The Faithful begin jeering loudly and the sound of the bell is hardly heard over them.
DING DING DING
DDK:
This is the greatest injustice ever. I hate 24K, I hate Perfection. I hate all of them, Lance! And you know what? I’ve already grown tired of Perfection. Scott Stevens had this in the bag.
Lance:
You’ve been tired of Perfection since he’s come back.
DDK:
Exactly.
Darren Quimby:
Ladies and gentlemen here is your winner by submission via Picture Perfect- PERRRRRRRRRRRRRRRFECCCCCCTTTTTIIONNNNNNNNN!!!
The jeering and booing continue as Stevens tends to his knee and his nether-regions. Perfection is on his feet getting his arm raised while blowing kisses to the Faithful.
Lance:
Unfortunately it looks like Perfection will squeeze by on this one.
DDK:
I can’t believe this. How can Hector Navarro let that blatant cheap shot stand?!
Lance:
He gave perfection the benefit of the doubt.
DDK:
What a load of hot garbage- whatever! I had high hopes for Scott Stevens tonight. At least we know he will rise from this unlike Perfection.
Lance:
You look pretty upset, Keebs.
DDK:
I’m ready to talk about something else. Let’s move on from this travesty please.
We cut back to the announcing desk with Keebs and Lance.
Lance:
Surely! We've got a video package, then we get to our next match! Deacon versus Victor Vacio in a Ladder Match!