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 Posted: Fri Jul 07, 2023 7:31 am
Moments away from the meeting of the World champion and the King of the Canvas winner, the ring was quickly made up to greet the two that would face off at Summerslam. A velvet red carpet with gold trim covered the surface of the ring and a lavish wooden table, also decorated with gold and matching chairs awaited in the center.
Cheers erupted from the audience as the epic opening guitar rift of Welcome to Jungle finally echoed throughout the arena.Oh my god... Wooooooooooooaah!Beams of red light danced on stage in rhythm of the music, exciting the crowds.Welcome to the jungle we've got fun and games
We got everything you want honey, we know the names
We are the people that can find whatever you may need
If you got the money, honey we got your disease Making his first appearance since his victory at King of the Canvas, Cyrus Leone steps out onto the stage to a louder eruption of cheers. The King of Beasts. Following closely from behind was his servant, Mariana, and with her she carried his Power Championship belt as he descended the ramp. He wasn't a typical king, neither adorned in a regal cloak, nor carrying crown or scepter. The Untamed Lion was king of his own realm, a leader of family and driven by appetite.
After receiving a microphone from a ring hang, King Cyrus climbed the steel steps, pausing as he gazed out to the cheering fan. "Hail to the king, baby." He muttered to himself before finally slipping into the ring.
Approaching the table, Cyrus stared down at the contract that sat on the edge of it, grinning to himself after a moment. "Ladies and gentlemen, we are not only a few weeks away from the biggest party of the summer, and what could be the biggest night some have ever witnessed. Truly, the very best has yet to come."
"But before we can get there, there are a few things we need to set straight." Turning, the Lion sat down in the chair that faced the stage. "Isn't that right Draco?" Leaning back in his chair, he motioned towards the stage. "You've already aired your thoughts to the world, so how about I respond. Face to face."
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Posted: Fri Jul 07, 2023 12:24 pm
The lights in the arena dim down as Ain't About the Money hits the PA.
Ahhhh, ahhhh
Ahhhh, ahhhh
blue and white lights begin to flash while a thin layer of smoke comes across the stage and down the ramp. Flames spring up along the set and the crowd's reaction is mixed, though the boos seem to drown out whatever cheers remain.
If you know like I know say
Ain't about the money, it's about the power (say)
Ain't about the money, it's about the power (you know like I know say)
Ain't about the money, it's about the power (say)
Ain't about the money, it's about the power
The world champion steps out onto the stage, accompanied only by Adrian Amaya for the moment. Drako leads the way down the ramp, keenly aware of Adrian as he is still sporting the neckbrace from what Salem did to him at King of the Canvas. Upon reaching the ring, the champ walks up the stairs to enter the ring, then nicely holds the ropes for Adrian to step in as well. Finally the champ hands the belt to Adrian to hold onto and takes his seat opposite the number one contender as his music dies out. He takes up a mic of his own and sits back in the chair, electing not to speak at the moment. The floor belongs to the King
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Posted: Fri Jul 07, 2023 1:20 pm
"Welcome, welcome!" The King of Beasts greets Drako with a smile when the champion finally takes his seat. "It's been too long since we last spoke! I suppose a lot has changed since I last worked for you in GWA." He paused in thought as he reached out to take the contract from the edge of the table, glancing at it before continuing. "Well, apart from you still being an insufferable ******** on the mic." "Ooooh!" Shaking his head he tossed the contract in front of the champion. "As I said, let's get a few things straight before putting ink to paper."
"You're not your brother, guy. You never will be." The Lion smirked as reached into his jacket, retrieving two cigars from the pocket, and placed one in front of the champion. "That being said, I'm going to have to break your heart to tell you I don't hold any grudge against you. Quite frankly, I don't think about you." Placing the other cigar to his lips, Mariana quickly stepped in to light it. "But I'll tell you what I do think about."
"I think about that world title." Taking a short drag from the cigar, he paused before continuing. "I think about the night I won a title unification match to bring about my first reign as the Undisputed champion." Reaching out to grab the Power Championship, placing the large gold belt on the table. "I remember winning my first world title from your brother at WrestleMania, the World heavyweight championship. I think about leaving a legacy here."
"I done it all, beaten them all, won it all. I have nothing to prove here, this is my territory, and I'm at the top food chain. But I'm still hungry." Cyrus took another drag from the cigar as he didn't break his shaded gaze from the champion. "I thought about only one thing since I returned at WrestleMania, only one thing on my mind." The tone in his voice shifts as he leans forward in his chair. "A fifth reign as the undisputed champion of this business. One last hunt!" Cheers erupted from the audience at the revelation another run from Cyrus. "You just happen to be the one."
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Posted: Fri Jul 07, 2023 1:49 pm
Drako laughs softly at the supposed insults. But as insufferable as he may be on the mic, he's going to speak anyway.
"It's funny, you mention me never being my brother. I'm aware of who I am. See, you're looking at winning your fifth run, I'm in my second. And in two runs, I've been champion longer than both you and my brother, so believe me when I say, I'm not trying to be Jarel. Hell, later tonight, everyone here will get to see what big brother is up to as he gets ready for one last match."
Drako does stop to take up the offered cigar and light it, likewise taking a drag from it before continuing on.
"But lets be real, not only am I not Jarel, standing here at 5'9" and a bit over 200 pounds to his 6'10" 328 pounds, i literally went out and made another Jarel. The kid Blaze, you know, the big one in the mask you faced off against not long ago in that tag match, my kid. So i may not be Jarel, but I can sure as hell make another just like him."
Another pause to take a drag from the cigar.
"I'm not my brother. I am myself, I'm the guy running things here and my legacy has simply added to the Damone legacy. Now when you say you've done it all, beaten them all, won it all, you're absolutely right.....except you've never faced me, let alone beaten me. Sure, you've been in matches with Jarel, Zarel, Janelle, Marcus, Blaze, and Andre Damone, but never Drako Damone. And all fun and jokes aside, I'm on the run of a lifetime that wasn't even part of my plan. And where we'll have to disagree is that right now, you're not the top of the food chain. I am."
Drako takes the belt from Adrian and places it on the table.
"Because not only do I have that, I've had it longer than almost anyone in history. Almost. And believe me, i intend to correct that almost. This time around, I've fought everyone Cartwright could throw at me, including Cartwright. I turned back the challenge of Bison after he almost crippled our mutual acquaintenance, when purely wrestling against your sister Luca, main evented Wrestlemania with Dean Johnson and outperformed and outwrestled him. Then I outsmarted Erynys Reich and outwrestled him too. Whether these folks int eh crowd or the guys in the locker room like it or not, I've done everything I said I was going to do. Summerslam won't be any different."
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Posted: Fri Jul 07, 2023 2:18 pm
The King of Beasts grinned as the champion spoke. Taking one last drag from his cigar, he set the remainder in a nearby ashtray. "Then you won't let me down. If Summerslam is where I'll climb back to the top of the mountain, I want to make sure I'm going up against the best this place has to offer." He pointed at the contract. "And now we come to the one question we've all been waiting for. Is the Dragon looking for yet another wrassling match, or does he want to go all in on something big?"
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Posted: Fri Jul 07, 2023 2:22 pm
Drako likewise takes another drag from his cigar before he answers.
"You know, I started tonight in a giving mood. I gave Salem and Erynys a chance to earn a rematch and pick the match type for the tag titles against my boys. Why shouldn't I do the same for you? You're the challenger. You put in the work to win King of the Canvas. it's only fair if I let you choose which type of match we have. A standard match, a hardcore match, a cage match, whatever you want. Just so it can never be said that I only work to my perceived advantage."
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Posted: Fri Jul 07, 2023 2:41 pm
"You're full of surprises tonight, Mr. Champion!" Taking the contract, Cyrus scribbled in it before finally signing at the bottom. "Very well, I hereby challenge you to a match within... the Power Dome!" The fans cheered in excitement, the Power Dome challenge had only been issued once in history, and that was on Drako's own promotion, GWA. "No interruptions, no holds barred, and no escape. Two men enter, and one leaves... as the champion!" He pushes the contract in front of the Champion. "If you have no objections."
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Posted: Fri Jul 07, 2023 2:57 pm
If the match type bothered Drako at all, the champion didn't show it. Instead, the champion takes the contract, picks up the pen, and signs, gaining the first bit of cheers he's heard in months.
"No objections from me. This way, no matter the outcome, there's no excuses for anyone. Just the logical outcome when a Dragon meets a King."
Drako puts his cigar out and stands up, taking the title belt before he turns and exits the ring, holding the ropes again for Adrian to exit.
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