Post by Eric Bischoff on May 9, 2022 18:34:48 GMT -5
Palais des Sports de Treichville
Abidjan, Ivory Coast
Abidjan, Ivory Coast
Warfare opens cold with the new World Heavyweight Champion's theme playing over the speakers. Jay White steps out onto the stage area met with loud applause congratulating him for his feat. The man who went from people asking who he was to becoming the first World Heavyweight Champ upon SOOL's return--and now he stands before everyone wearing the newly designed title. He took a deep breath in and out, grinning wide before raising the belt up into the air.
A thunderous applause rang out through the arena, The Switchblade taking a little to just take it all in, basking in the glory of the position that he had made for himself. He let the moment sink in for just a little while longer before finally making his way down the ramp. The almost righteous, triumphant music played in the background to aid the moment a little more, Jay finally making his way into the ring shortly afterwards.
He went up to the middle rope, raising the belt up in the air, confetti falling from the top of the arena as the crowd threw white streamers into the ring as per the usual traditional celebration with Japanese wrestling. He was all grins, unable to hide the excitement on his face before he finally stepped into the center of the ring, the cleaning crew quickly working to clear the ring while he grabbed a mic.
--~Jay White~--
Well well well!! Look what happened here!! It looks like, the thing I've been talking about since I first walked down this ramp has actually happened. I've had HBK talking in my ear for weeks about how I was..some 'kid' who was gonna wake up when he finally tried it at the big one. Some up and comer who was going to be..shown who the best was around here. I'll give him credit, he made it all the way to the finals just to try to prove his point, and what kind of a coincidence it was that it ended being us two not meeting in the tournament until the very end.
Jay nod his head a couple times, rubbing at his chin. He took another deep breath in and out, going over that hour long matchup that him and Shawn Michaels took part in in the main event. His body was still feeling the effects..sore from how hard he fought and was fought..but the championship over his shoulder that he took a quick glance at showed just how much it all was worth it.
--~Jay White~--
In the end though, it was all me. I went from the bottom straight to the top, and I proved to him that the old days are over. The New Era has finally arrived, and it's looking damn good. All you people out there..I'm a bit surprised. Many don't know me for being the most..grateful type..but still you all gave me your support from start to finish. I have to say it does feel a little good to have that backing behind you when you clutch at the greatest prize there could be. Now, accomplishing it and proving the old guard wrong, I think all of you out there are fully ready to breathe--with the Switchblade in My--New--Era!!
The crowd cheered loudly at this statement, Jay grinning nice and wide before nodding a couple times. It certainly felt good to be at the top, and he wasn't planning on letting that slip anytime soon.
--~Jay White~--
So now I think--the main question that lies in everyone's mind is..what's next? Who's the first challenger for the Switchblade...Well Honestly I was--
Jay White was soon cut off by the theme music of Warfare's current General Manager. He made his way out onto the stage met with a bit of a mixed reaction. The whole statement of possibly finding out who the first challenger would be was completely interrupted by someone that the crowd has..a bit of a history of hating. That certainly didn't stop Bischoff from having quite the full smirk on his expression, coming out onto the stage and clapping a couple times with the mic in his hand. His music steadily died down, leading to Bischoff finally letting everyone know why he had made his appearance.
--~Eric Bischoff~--
Alright alright, let's calm down a little bit here. We don't want to get..too hasty. I mean also in the end, I think everyone knows when it comes to who's going to..decide the number one contender, that power belongs to one person..and that's me. Now don't get me wrong, Jay, I definitely came out here to congratulate you! A job well done for sure, showing how much of a..huge success the tournament that was MY idea came to be. Perfect if I do say so myself. I don't think anybody was expecting all of SOOL's veterans to be put down by the newcomer right at the start of the league's return! You're welcome for that opportunity by the way!
Now before we get into the whole..number one contender thing, I think these people need to see the results of the two champions that my concept has brought into the league, don't you?
Jay leaned over the top rope a little, eyeing Bischoff down at the top of the ramp. He partially knew where he was going with this..and his tapping foot was showing his bit of lack of patience with how long the General Manager seemed to be dragging out this announcement.
--~Eric Bischoff~--
Well of course you do! Wouldn't be much of a fighting champion if not, right? Now I know you might be hurting a little, but the show comes and goes, we don't wait for anyone. So tonight, we're about to have a massive main event. The Intercontinental Champion Mr. Anderson will be taking on the World Heavyweight Champion Jay White! It's gonna be a straight up wrestling match, no funny business. We're gonna see for everyone how good both our new champions are. Jay--I'd go get ready. You don't want to lose to the secondary champion, do you?
That massive cocky smirk was full on Bischoff's face, unable to contain how pleased with himself that he was, Jay taking a deep breath in and out as he shook his head, indeed knowing he had to do all he could to get ready for that kind of match. The camera finally slowly fade out on the sight of that smirk on Bischoff's face as Warfare goes to a commercial break.
Hardcore Championship Match
Shawn Michaels vs Randy Orton (C)
--~Eric Bischoff~--
Alright alright cut the music--cut the music with this utter crap!
The celebration of the new Hardcore champion was cut short by the Eric Bischoff appearing on the entrance ramp, bringing the mic up to his lips, a clear frustrated look on his expression.
--~Eric Bischoff~--
What do you think this is a joke? You think this is funny?? Coming out for a match for the Hardcore Championship..dressed like some kind of Roman Gladiator or something? Fully armored for a match that's supposed to showcase the most..visceral and brutal side of SOOL? Well I'm done with it. It's over.
I hope you know what you just got yourself into. From now on..Every single singles match you have as Hardcore champion, you will defend that title. I don't care if its on Warfare, A special event, or at a PPV, EVERY match you have is now a falls count anywhere hardcore title match as long as it's not a tag match of course. Oh and, you might want to go sell that trash back to the Party City you got it from, because from now on, your little..protective gear? It's BANNED from every Hardcore title match you have from now on! Have fun!
CHAMPION VS CHAMPION MAIN EVENT
Intercontinental Champion
Mr. Anderson
vs.
World Heavyweight Champion
Jay White
Longest Reign: 154 Days
