Post by Jman2k3 on Jun 3, 2020 19:07:26 GMT
SCOTT STEVENS vs MATT LACROIX
DDK:
I don't think for a second, Scott Douglas is going to let this end here.
Lance:
Knowing Scott as well as I do, I have to agree, Darren. He's not one to let things go, once he feels wronged.
DDK:
Time will tell, Lance. Next on our slate, we have something that’s been building ever since the Ace In The Hole tournament, where Scott Stevens was eliminated but then took Matt LaCroix’s spot after a backstage attack that rendered him unable to compete.
Lance:
While Scott Stevens went on to claim victory and become the Ace, Matt LaCroix was on the shelf recovering from the injuries he sustained. It wasn’t until after DEFCON when he was able to come back far after Stevens had forgotten that he’d even put the BRAZEN standout on the shelf.
DDK:
And Matt LaCroix has been trying to get his hands on Scott Stevens ever since, but it’s been a lot harder than he might’ve anticipated. Let’s go to a recap package to show how we got to where we are tonight.
A video package airs to the song “Cut The Cord” by Shinedown. Scott Stevens in the ring on DEFtv 133 proclaiming himself the true FIST of DEFIANCE. Scenes interrupted of Matt LaCroix attacking George Stevens backstage and Scott Stevens going “on tour.” Scott Stevens wins matches in several different promotions, collecting championships from across the globe as Matt LaCroix attacks Bo Stevens and faces off against Flex Kruger. LaCroix is speaking to the Faithful after an airing of a Scott Stevens match in Ireland when suddenly he’s attacked from behind from the self-proclaimed FIST of DEFIANCE. The package ends with Stevens hitting LaCroix with every title he’s earned and celebrating as the medical team tends to an angry and battered Southern Strong Style, who seethes with revenge as the medical team wipes the blood away.
Lance:
Needless to say, there is no love lost between these two, and we’re in for a he..
Lights Out.
The Faithful cheer as heavy smoke begins to billow from the entrance. Green lights illuminate the area and the music begins to play.
♫ “Scenotaph (DJA Infected Remix)” by Emanuel ♫
Through the guttural screams and the smoke, a figure rises from a kneeling position with his back to the ring. He backs out of the smoke before spinning around and pulling the hood off of his head, revealing the face of Matt LaCroix. A snarl crosses the lips below a look of pure intensity in carribean blue eyes as he takes a step forward, dropping his black denim hooded vest to the floor.
Darren Quimbey:
Introducing first, from New Orleans, Louisiana!
Darren pauses for the cheap pop.
Darren Quimbey:
Weighing in at 242 pounds…SOUTHERN. STRONG. STYLE. MATT LAAAAAAAAAAACROIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIXX!
DDK:
Big chance for Matt LaCroix here, Lance. For years now, there has been a pocket of fans on the internet who have been clamoring for LaCroix to get a fair chance. He’s certainly got the talent, and he had a run in another organization that earned him a ton of fans overseas. During his time in Japan people were calling him “The Best In The World” but his time in BRAZEN has been hit or miss.
Lance:
Absolutely. The talent has ALWAYS been there, Darren. No doubt about it. He has his own demons he’s dealt with and his acclamation to coming back home hasn’t gone smoothly. Not as much success as one would’ve hoped. It’s put up or shut up time for Matt LaCroix. It’s time to realize the hype. It’s time to see what he has left in the tank. If he can’t get it done here, does he even stay on the roster?
Sliding into the ring, Matt LaCroix climbs up to the top rope and looks out across the Faithful as they cheer him on. He nods his head and taps his fist across his chest before hopping down. Pacing back and forth in his corner, the former Green Reaper fixates on the entrance, waving down his opponent as the music cuts away.
The lights in the arena go out when a voice shouts over the arena speakers….
“MAKE THE FIST GREAT AGAIN!”
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 cheers that had once filled the arena quickly turn into jeers. 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
♫ “Bad to the Bone” by George Thorogood and the Destroyers ♫
Plays throughout the arena.
Darren Quimbey:
From The Great State of Texas, weighing in at 256 pounds…He is the ACE OF DEFIANCE CHAMPION! SCOTT! STEEEEEEEVEEEEEEEENS!
Quimbey can barely be heard over the crowd as a spotlight hits the darkened stage to reveal Scott Stevens on a Harley Davidson.
DDK:
Stevens coming to the ring in style..
Lance:
Damn second-hand smoke.
Stevens revs up his bike a few times before making his way down the ramp and pays no attention to the Filth cursing him out and throwing trash his way.
DDK:
Remember the ACE of DEFIANCE is not on the line tonight.
Lance:
Which is a travesty because Matt is going to destroy Scott.
DDK:
Easier said than done.
Stevens parks his bike and climbs the ring steps and makes his way into the ring. Once inside, he stretches out on the ring ropes.
DING DING!
DDK:
And here we go ladies and gentlemen.
As soon as the bell sounds, Matt LaCroix, like a bat out of Hell, sprints across the ring and attacks the ACE OF DEFIANCE just as Stevens finishes taking off all of his championships.
DDK:
LaCroix taking it to the former FIST fast and early.
Lance:
Smart strategy if he can keep it up long.
Matt staggers the Texan with a stiff forearm shot to the face.
DDK:
LaCroix displaying that Southern Strong Style with that wicked forearm shot.
Lance:
I think I saw a tooth fly.
Stevens tries to catch Matt off guard and goes to deliver a quick superkick, but LaCroix is able to avoid it by catching it and taking Stevens to the canvas with a dragon screw leg whip.
DDK:
Remember the Alamo Superkick failed and I’m surprised to see he went for one of his big moves early.
Lance:
I’m not.
DDK:
How come?
Lance:
Matt had him staggered and he was coming in fast and wild and Stevens was trying to not just keep distance but maybe surprise Matt with a quick kick that could’ve ended the match.
Lacroix starts kicking the right knee of Scott Stevens and the Texan grunts out in pain.
DDK:
Matt attacking the weak knee of Stevens.
Lance:
Even a bulky brace like Stevens has will wear down eventually.
LaCroix wrings the leg out some before dropping an elbow across it. He does it a few more times before driving his knee into the Texan’s knee and wrenching back.
DDK:
LaCroix has Stevens in a bad way, Lance.
Lance:
He sure does Keebs. Matt is painting a masterpiece the Renaissance Era would be proud of.
The official asks Stevens if he submits but the ACE shoots him the bird.
DDK:
That’s nice.
Lance:
Typical Stevens. Asshole until the end.
LaCroix goes for a Figure Four leglock but as he turns his back to Stevens the Ace kicks him in the butt causing Matt to hit the turnbuckle headfirst and stagger backward. As he staggers back, the former FIST uses enough strength he can muster in his legs to jump and deliver double knees to Matt’s back.
DDK:
Stevens just stabbed Matt in the back!
Lance:
That backstabber was on point.
Stevens goes for a cover.
One.
Two.
No.
Kickout.
DDK:
Matt was able to kick out before the count of three.
Lance:
This is the opportunity Stevens needs.
Stevens begins to slap his leg to get the blood flowing through it once again and he uses the ropes to pull himself up as LaCroix starts to stir as well.
DDK:
Both men are to their feet.
Lance:
Stevens may be more hurt than we realize Keebs.
LaCroix kicks the bottom rope and the whiplash effect hits Stevens’ leg causing the Texan to fall to the ground in pain.
DDK:
That was unorthodox.
Lance:
Maybe so but it was highly effective.
Matt picks up Scott and whips him towards the opposite ropes. The New Orleans native bends down as Scott approaches.
DDK:
Back body drop coming up.
Lance:
Not so fast Keebs…..
Stevens leapfrogs over LaCroix and bounces off the ropes and uses the extra momentum to deliver a massive Superman Punch as Matt turns around.
DDK:
The FIST!
The punch sent Matt staggering back through the ropes and onto the floor where Scott rolls out to meet him.
Lance:
This is not where Matt LaCroix wants to be.
Stevens picks LaCroix and sends him shoulder-first into the steel ring steps.
Scott Stevens:
Come here, boy! I’m not done with you yet!
Stevens yells as he makes his way over to LaCroix.
Lance:
Stevens is going to use whatever he can to hurt LaCroix.
Stevens picks up Matt and whips him into the steel ring post causing him to stagger and fall onto the motorcycle of Scott Stevens.
Scott Stevens:
WHAT THE FUCK?!?!?!?!?
Stevens yells as he goes over to his downed bike with LaCroix laying on top of it.
Scott Stevens:
First, you attack my family. Then you question my manhood. And now you attack my bike!
Stevens shouts as he mounts LaCroix and begins to rain down a flurry of right hands.
Lance:
Stevens showing why you don’t mess with another man’s wheels.
Stevens delivers one final right before getting off of Matt and throwing him back inside the ring.
DDK:
Matt may have gotten the upper hand on Stevens early on but this is where the Ace as made a name for himself in this kind of matches as he’s switched into another gear.
Lance:
Stevens showing why he has been a top-level competitor wherever he has competed.
Scott rolls into the ring and begins to put the boots to LaCroix.
Scott Stevens:
Come on you overrated BRAZEN piece of shit!
Stevens shouts as he paintbrushes the side of Matt’s face with his boot.
Scott Stevens:
You don’t look so tough to me.
Stevens yells with a stiff right hand to the face.
DDK:
Stevens just toying with LaCroix now.
Lance:
Come on Matt!
Scott Stevens:
Let me show you how we do it in the Main Event.
Stevens says as he places Matt between his legs and delivers a massive powerbomb that shakes the ring on impact.
DDK:
Goodnight.
Lance:
Dammit.
Stevens goes for a cover.
One.
Two.
Thre…..
NO!
Stevens pulls LaCroix up.
DDK:
What is Stevens doing?
Lance:
Guess he wants to inflict more damage.
Stevens tells the official to fuck off as he grabs the face of Matt.
Scott Stevens:
You thought I was done with you?
Stevens asks before slapping Matt.
Scott Stevens:
Not by a fucking long shot boy!
Stevens yells as he whips Matt into the ropes and delivers a spine buster.
DDK:
Double S Spinebuster by the Ace.
Lance:
Stevens is just adding insult to injury now.
Matt gets to all fours and the Texan drives Matt’s face into the ground.
DDK:
Curb stomp by Stevens and Matt has to be out.
Lance:
He will be after this.
Stevens begins to pat his knee brace as he back into a corner waiting to strike.
Scott Stevens:
You want my knee brace?!?!?!?!? Well, here it is!
Stevens shouts as he runs at LaCroix full force but the Renaissance avoids the attack and Stevens collides with the turnbuckles.
Lance:
Smart or dumb luck, Matt has just found the opening he needs.
Southern Strong Style goes for a schoolboy, but as he rolls him over instead of pinning Stevens he grabs the right leg and begins pulling away at the knee brace to the cheers of the Faithful. The ACE gets his bearings straight and shoves LaCroix back into the corner with his legs. However, the former Green Reaper bounces off the corner and grabs the leg of Stevens again as he tries to crawl away.
DDK:
LaCroix is getting a new burst of energy here from the Faithful! He’s fighting through and getting a second wind!
Lance:
He’s going to have to be tenacious to hang in there against Stevens! He’s big and strong, you’re going to be punched in the mouth, Darren! It’s about how you get back up that determines if you can win this match!
Scott Stevens begins kicking like a bull, trying to shake LaCroix who stays low to the ground using his extensive amateur wrestling background to stay focused to ever-rising cheers. After weathering the tornado, LaCroix wraps the unbraced leg of Scott Stevens around his own, then does the same for the braced leg like the beginning of a Mexican Surfboard. Then, instead of completing the move, LaCroix just begins stomping away on the injured leg of Stevens whose trash talk is silenced by a painful roar.
Lance:
How did he hang on?! LaCroix is just destroying the right knee of the former FIST of DEFIANCE!
DDK:
Oooh boy, I hope Scott didn’t just hear that!
Lance:
Self-appointed FIST of DEFIANCE?
DDK:
That’s not much better, but how is LaCroix planning on lifting that big Texan off the ground with this surfboard?
LaCroix doesn’t even grab the arms, realizing the former FIST has too much fight still in him. Instead, he lets the good leg of Stevens free and spins around, wrenching the bad leg before reaching back and grabbing the head of the Texan with a bridge. Stevens begins clawing towards the ropes before he reaches up and rakes the eyes of LaCroix, then bursts free.
DDK:
The bull is loose!
Lance:
Watch out!
LaCroix gets up just in time to duck a massive lariat! The crowd is riled up as Scott Stevens turns around and eats a front dropkick to the right knee, bringing him down to a kneeling position before LaCroix rolls back and charges forward with a huge shining wizard.
DDK:
We heard that from here!
Lance:
The DIS! Destruction In Spades!
DDK:
LaCroix for the WIN!
ONE.
TWO.
THRE… NO! KICKOUT!
Lance:
CLOSE! Stevens powers out!
DDK:
That move puts the BRAZEN roster away, but he’s not in BRAZEN anymore!
Scott Stevens kicks out with a massive buck. LaCroix looks back at Brian Slater for the count and sees a two, before the official points at the hand of Runessansu and sees the knee brace of the ACE. He rips the brace away from LaCroix’s hands and tosses it across the ring as a smirk crosses the face of the former BRAZEN star.
Lance:
He got the brace! He’s been working on it all match!
DDK:
Stevens might actually be in trouble here, Lance!
Scott grabs his knee in pain, looking around for the brace only to see it tossed across the ring. He opens his mouth to berate Brian Slater but is met with a series of stiff strikes from LaCroix. Chest kick. Chest kick. A spin kick dazes the self-proclaimed FIST but he still pushes himself up to his feet, favoring the leg. LaCroix gives some space to get a running start for another DIS, but instead Stevens lifts the bad leg for a big boot and grounds the hometown star. Matt is clearly dazed as he tries to get up to his feet, but Scott has trouble capitalizing on one leg. He tries to move in for the kill and stalls, giving Matt the time to grab the leg and roll, locking him into a knee bar and heel hook combination!
DDK:
Peacemaker! Peacemaker!
Lance:
He might tap him out here!
DDK:
Listen to the Faithful go wild, Lance! What an upset this would be!!
Slater asks Scott Stevens if he’d like to submit as he screams out in pain. His answer is “FUCK NO.” He crawls towards the ropes, but Southern Strong Style tries to deadweight and make his life as hard as possible while continuing to crank on his back. Scott Stevens is just too strong, pulling Matt LaCroix behind him as he reaches out for the ropes. LaCroix pops back up to his feet and tries to pull the big Texan away from the ropes but can’t do it. Brian Slater calls for the rope break, but LaCroix holds on until a five count and releases.
Lance:
Brian Slater warns LaCroix he needs to break the hold quicker, but Matt is very adamant that he has until a five count. There is a bit of a gray are…
DDK:
WHAT A SHOT BY STEVENS!
Lance:
What just happened?!
DDK:
Scott Stevens just struck LaCroix in the side of the head with his knee brace!
Brian Slater missed the whole thing, getting in an impassioned argument with LaCroix he didn’t notice what Stevens hit him with. Scott quickly gets rid of the evidence. Throwing his knee brace into the crowd with no compassion before dropping down and hooking the leg!
ONE.
TWO.
THREE!
DDK:
You’ve got to be kidding me! Not like this!
Lance:
That son of a… dammit! LaCroix had this one!
Scott Stevens rolls off of the downed former BRAZEN star and looks into a jeering crowd in a sitting position with an arrogant smile across his face, raising his arms into the air. He looks back at Brian Slater to get his arm raised in the air, but Slater is shaking his head no and the Faithful roars in response.
DDK:
LaCroix’s foot is on the rope!
Lance:
What awareness by the Green Reaper! He’s still in this thing!
He might legally be still in the match, but a few drips of crimson begin to roll down the face of Matt LaCroix. His only movement is his chest up and down from heavy breath as Scott Stevens pushes his way past Slater and kicks the leg off of the rope. He then kicks Matt LaCroix, rolling him over onto his stomach and grabbing him by the hair. Stevens drags The Renaissance across the canvas, leaving a red streak behind where he’s been before picking up his chin and looking at his crimson masked face.
Scott Stevens:
Like I’ve told you from the beginning… you’re just NOT. GOOD. ENOUGH.
Frustrated by his opponent, The Scorpion pulls LaCroix’s head between his thighs, setting him up for the seldom used Moral Compass.
DDK:
He’s going to end LaCroix’s career!
Lance:
Just pin him, Scott! He’s bleeding out!
As the Faithful boo as loud as they can, Scott puts a finger up to his lips telling them all to quiet down before suddenly they explode onto their feet in cheers!
Lance:
LACROIX HAS THE PEACEMAKER LOCKED IN AGAIN!
DDK:
He might do it, Lance! He might just do it!
A primal scream of pain erupts from the former FIST of DEFIANCE, but it’s drowned out by the cheers of the Faithful. Once again Scott Stevens begins to drag his opponent across the ring, but looks to be in much more pain. Matt LaCroix digs his freeboot into the canvas and pulls back, wrapping and wrenching as hard as he can.
DDK:
HE TAPPED! HE TAPPED!
Lance:
Can you believe that?!
As the bell rings the Faithful explode for the former BRAZEN star in a way he hadn’t heard since his days in Japan. With a look of relief, the New Orleans born Matt LaCroix collapses onto his back covered in his own blood as the bell rings.
DING DING DING!
♫ “Scenotaph (DJA Infected Remix)” by Emanuel ♫
Scott Stevens quickly rolls out of the ring and waves his arm at the ring, limping away with his back to LaCroix. Inside the ring, Brian Slater helps Matt up to his feet, fighting through the exhaustion to have his arm raised in the air.
Darren Quimbey:
And your winner by submission…. MAAAAAATT LAAAAAAAACRRROIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIX!
DDK:
There you have it, ladies and gentlemen! Matt LaCroix, veteran wrestler, and world traveler has just defeated one of the best DEFIANCE has to offer right here in his hometown of New Orleans! In his home federation of DEFIANCE!
Lance:
Matt LaCroix just took his spot on the DEFIANCE roster, Darren! Submitting Scott Stevens is a big, BIG win! I can’t believe what we just saw!
DDK:
He’s been through so much to get to where he’s at right now, Lance… and there’s a lot more room for him to go, but with his mother in the audience here tonight this has got to be a moment that he’ll never forget!
Lance:
Just days after his 36th birthday, let this be a lesson to keep at it and if you work hard enough, it will all pay off!
As Scott Stevens limps past the announce table, you can just barely hear him yell over the crowd.
Scott Stevens:
YOU THINK THIS WILL STOP ME?!?!?!?! NO GOD DAMN FLUKE WILL STOP THE TRUE FIST OF DEFIANCE! YOU HEAR ME?!?!?!? ENJOY IT WHILE YOU CAN MAXWELL BECAUSE THIS IS THE BIGGEST VICTORY IN YOUR WASHED UP NEVER-WAS CAREER!
Inside the ring, Matt LaCroix does one last curtain call for the Faithful, giving them a round of applause from the top before rolling out of the ring and embracing his mother over the barricade. The fans rush to congratulate Southern Strong Style as he makes his way to the back.
Cut to Darren and Lance.