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~ The cameras flash throughout the interior of the MGM Grand Ballroom to show some of the greatest superstars in the history of the wrestling industry and nearly ever member of the FCW family. The Hall of Fame banner is released above the stage area and the people in attendance get to their feet as Geoff Williams makes his way to the podium in an amazing looking tuxedo. ~
Geoff Williams ::: Very few people in this business ever reach their dream, very few can ever survive this business for more than a few years at best. But there are always an assorted few who make their way from the cellar to the penthouse and just seem to stay there. Some paths are paved with gold, other scratch and claw at the gravel to get where they need to go. Its with that in mind that we say congratulations to the very first ever class of Hall of Famers to the FCW. Your 2008 Hall of Fame Class.
Our first inductor is one of the most controversial superstars of the FCW, please welcome Mr. Blackwolf Kash!
~Kash walks out, wearing a Toronto Maple Leafs jersey. He looks down at Montgomery in the audience who is cracking up over the sight of Kash in the jersey.~
Blackwolf Kash ::: A few years ago, two men walked through the doors of NIWF. Hungry for bigger and better challenges, and strangely the first few matches they had were against one another. Blackwolf Kash and T-Roc. At the time, I was the vet, and I put that kid through the ringer. Some time later, me and a few guys told T-Roc to drop the rapper gimmick and be more himself, and Tomas Montgomery was born. Instead of putting him through the ringer, he was getting his licks in pretty good.
One of my favorite matches, and I have no doubt Tomas will agree with me, was our match in Ottawa. A night of champions, and two Canucks end up in the main event. Tomas Montgomery accompanied by Darcy Tucker of the Leafs against Kash accompanied by Ray Emery of the Ottawa Senators. And MAN, did we tear the house down that night! You helped build what is now Fusion Championship Wrestling, went on to become a multi-time champion, and despite our hockey differences, you became one my brothers-in-arms. Congratulations Tomas on your induction.
~Montgomery gets up from his seat to the adulation of everyone in the room. Chants of T-Roc ring out as Montgomery steps up to the podium with a smile on his face, he shakes Kash's hand as he adjusts the microphone before speaking.~
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Tomas Montgomery::: I want to thank everyone for being here tonight. A very special weekend, the weekend of the biggest pay per view in the history of Fusion. I was there at that very first show, probably the most important show up until what you will all be witnessing at Fenway Park. I was here from day one until the day that I realized that I no longer had the drive and desire to be involved in it any longer. I'm not here to mourn my career I'm here to celebrate it and to celebrate everyone who helped make it so special.
First of all I want to thank Kash for putting me in, I know he's got a busy week and I really want to thank him for being roped into doing this because there is no one I would have rather had do it. He was the man who I had my very first match against and a man who I was happy to put on as many classic matches as possible against, and well that was most of them. There was no one who I ever had more fun going up against. When I had a match with him I would come to the promo studio with an absolute zest to it. It was really fun to come in, see what he'd done and then do my best to come back at it. I studied him coming up and while later in my career I took a left turn from his style, he was a huge part of the basis of Tomas Montgomery and his attitude still rang through every time I was in a match.
Next guy I want to give a shout out too two of my peeps. Jackson Steele and Franchise Killer. Jackson was a great guy and someone who I've spent many hours talking to and working with over in the UHWF. Doing what I could to make that fed as good as possible. The XHCW is where Montgomery became big but the UHWF is what gave me that opportunity. Jackson let me work with guys like Kash and Nick Kelly when I was coming up and that ability to slowly catch up and he's responsible for every world championship that I've ever won. The Franchise Killer is a guy who it seems like I only have to deal with when titles are involved, but everyone of those matches was great, my particular favorite being our UWA Undisputed title match when I came in as the UHWF Champion, he was the XHCW Champion and we fought in a classic, but what made it really great was that I won. Who wants to come watch FK win? We've all seen that before, it's boring, get a new gimmick. Winning.... I could of thought of that.
Next I want to look to Nick Kelly and Greg Anthony. Greg made me a champion in the most literal sense. Giving me the nod at Battle Brawl to beat anyone who was anyone at that time. Setting m,e up with that title shot. That meant a lot, I didn't think that I'd won to tell you the truth going into that match and him saying that I was winning and getting the title shot was really cool, i went in and won that title and I never looked back and hope that I repayed that faith that he had in this kid from Canada week after week as i tried to perform at the absolute top level for him. Nick Kelly was as I've said before the measure by which everyone is measured, which is why no one ever quite stacks up. I was privileged to be his co-worker, and even more so, if I can be so bold to consider myself his friend.
Then there's Chris Clemens, I'm not sure exactly what I should and could say about him, but I hope wherever he is he's doing well. Keep the bong smoking son, if you come back, maybe we can go for another hit.
Jay Swift is an up and comer that is finally coming, even if it is only when he's sweating with other men, he was what I'd like to consider my first project. When I first saw him I saw a lot of myself inside him. Then when he turned around I asked him his name and he told me it was Jay. The blow job was phenomenal so I decided to go in a faction with him and with a few prods now and again I did my best to guide him and if i helped at all I'm glad because he certainly has become an absolute first class wrestler and I hope that it's at least partially because of what I rubbed off on him... get it... rubbed off on him. I've gotten to know him over the last year, especially during my time at the UHWF when I was world champion, for the longest time ever, in case you didn't know. Swifty has grown from a mid tier wrestler to a first rate wrestler but I've always known him to be a first rate person, as well as a feminine and slightly homosexual one.
Trax is a guy who while I haven't got to know quite as well as most of the others I've talked about was really the last big thing I was a part of before my retirement. Trax was someone who i saw and immediately knew he had something, we were a member of the Posse and he won the World Title, I was very happy for him and I was good with my role as being his second. Then he bitched out so I smacked him around and took his belt , but hey, I'm sure he took it as a lesson right son? Seriously, Trax is great and I think my last great match to my recollection was the one I had against him and it ranks right up there. Top ten for certain, and he is in my top ten without a doubt of who I worked with. He got me back into it, if only for a little while and has every gift needed to be the future of the company.
The FCW turns a corner I believe tonight the end of a certain era if you will. As many of the legends fade out , Nick Kelly, Chris Thantos and if I can be a bit big headed and for a second place myself in the same class as them I will. I see a bright future for the FCW led by guys like Trax, Extreme Machine, Jayson Maxim and many others. And I guess that Jay Swift guy too... if he gets his shit together and spends more time with the weights and less time with the dick down his throat. I wish each and every one of you the best and I have no need to look back now and think if the FCW will be okay when I leave because i know that it has these great building blocks that it can be centered around for a long time. I hope you'll remain here for a long time because it really is amazing and my time here and the friends I've made is something I would never want to give up. Rounds are on me for the rest of the night boys, my retirement fund just kicked in. Sorry about the whole economy crash thing, I guess it wasn't expected to be cashed in so quick. 700 billion though should cover most of it though.
Thank you all, I was privileged to be your champion. I was privileged to be your friend, your employee, your opponent, your tag team partner, your pitcher and even your catcher if you had a twenty on you. I don't regret anything I've ever done as it has all led me here tonight and there is no place in the world I'd rather be than celebrating what I've done with all the greats of the FCW and all of those about to become greats in the FCW. It's been a hell of a ride boys... thank you so much.
~Montgomery raises his hand to thank the crowd, shakes Kash's hand again and as he turns around, the divas on the set take him by both arms and escort him off the stage. We fade to commercial~
~As we come back in from commercial, we immediately find ourselves at the podium where FCW GM Ryan Andrews is standing.~
Ryan Andrews ::: Our next inductor needs absolutely no introduction to say the very least. He is in many minds the greatest performer of all time in the ring and behind the mic. Please welcome back to FCW at this time, “All Natural” Nick Kelly…
The attendees can’t seem to clap loud enough or fast enough but almost bloody their hands in an attempt to. Looking amazing in his black on black tuxedo, Nick Kelly makes his way out fro the backstage area and immediately to the podium itself.
Nick Kelly::: Thank you very much. Wow, it almost feels like I never left.
The FCW seems to get stronger and stronger with every passing day. I have been watching from home as much as I can and I have to say that Greg Anthony is doing an amazing job at the talent hiring, and his staff put on the single most top rated show I have ever seen Guys like Trax, Extreme Machine, Vic Vicious, Jake E. Dangerously, Eddie Stitchard, Jayson Maxim. This is without a doubt a very bright future just waiting to happen. But the road to that great future started a few years ago when this company was completely a dream. And it was guys like the man I am about to introduce to you here and now that the future is possible.
I first met “The Loose Cannon” Chris Thantos when I joined the roster at NIWF. He was an up and coming hot shot with a lot of potential, and soon after I got there, had quite a few words for the newcomer who thought he was a badass, and for you history buffs, that hot shot was myself. Our first match was one of, if not THE most brutal I have ever been a part of, and fight as hard as I may as did he, neither of us could find a winner. He immediately gained my respect. When the Bloodbath was the hottest thing going on the tag team scene, and my partner had to leave for personal reasons, only one man came to mind as someone who could fill those huge shoes. Chris stepped in and we hit the ground running never missing a beat. Through X and Bloodbath, he was one of closest friends, and greatest confidants. We had our battles throughout the years but in the end, never lost site of what was really important. I was better than he ever was. (Nick starts to laugh). No but seriously, he always has been, and always will be one of my closest buddies, and this sport will be looking to fill some huge shoes now that Chris Thantos has retired. Please join me at this time in welcoming the next member of the FCW Hall of Fame…Mister Chris Thantos!
~With his blonde hair spiked and slicked back just a bit, his sunglasses in place, and a black tux with gold and purple highlights, Chris Thantos makes his way out from the back to the continued applause of the crowd. He and Nick embrace ending with the manly pat on the back before Chris makes his way to the mic.~
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Chris Thantos ::: Man, this is incredible. I have known for about a month this was happening, but still, there are no words to describe how this feels. I can say that I am honored, and that I feel completely privileged to be standing in the company that I keep this night. An I would also like to say a special thank you to this man standing next to me, “All Natural” Nick Kelly. Nick you pushed me to the limits, to the edge. You made me a better superstar, and better wrestler, and in many way, a better man.
To Greg Anthony, to all my fans, and everyone responsible for me being here tonight, I can’t tell you enough what this means to me. I see a bright future for this business, I really do. But boys remember this. You get out of hand, and its only a matter of time before the Bloodbath will find their way back to the FCW to set the house right! Don’t take it personal, just get used to it!
Now I know that at this time I am supposed to walk off the stage so that the show can carry on. But I think we are going to do things a little different tonight. Instead of me leaving the stage, I would like to ask someone to join us on the stage. Please give it up loudly, for The Cowboy From Hell! Ladies and gentlemen…Mr. Kaanen Thorne!
~The crowd get to their feet as Kaanen Thorne comes walking out from the back area. His tuxedo looks amazing and is capped off perfectly with the black highly shiny cowboy boots, and bright silver spurs. He shakes hands with Chris Thantos, then slowly turns and smiles looking at Nick Kelly before the two men come together in a very manly embrace. Its at this point that Kannen gets in front of the microphone.~
Kannen Thorne::: Just when you thought you were safe, The Bloodbath rides one more time!
~The crowd explodes at the comment. Chants of BLOODBATH! BLOODBATH! BLOODBATH! Ring out throughout the facility.~
Kannen Thorne::: And the accolades just keep coming in for this guy. My good lord, when is it all going to stop? I can’t keep flying back and forth every other month to celebrate someone else defining what the entire world should already know by now Nick. Its very well known, and very well documented. “All Natural” Nick Kelly is without compare, the single greatest wrestling superstar to ever step into a ring. There is no other at his level, there is no one else who even remotely stacks up!
Nick, there is not one dusty trail out there that is left that we haven’t traveled together at some point in some form or fashion. We have busted heads and forgotten more names throughout the years than most people have had thoughts. But we always gave our al, and no one can ever say they were ever shortchanged if Bloodbath was on the card. My ego told me that had as much to do with me as anyone. But Nick, 21 World Titles, more gold in your cabinets at home than is possibly even being protected at Fort Knox. The truth is Nick, it was all about you. I faced you in the ring one time Nick. That was enough for me to know that if I intended to have a career in this business, I needed to keep my ass out of the ring with your name listed as opponent. That is enough to cut a career in half. Hell maybe even end it on the spot. For those of you who are out there wondering, I would love to let you know what Natural Causes feels like, but I just can’t remember. I just know it gets real dark real quick.
Nick, it has been an honor to call you my peer. It has been a true form of glory to call you my partner. But it has been a gift from above to call you my best friend. No one deserves this enshrinement more than you do, and with that I will step back and let THE MAN speak. After all, I am sure we are only months out from the night they award you Greatest Wrestler of all Time. I need to save some of these things to say that night too! The newest member of the 2008 Hall of Fame class. Ladies and gentlemen, I give to you…”All Natural” Nick Kelly!
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~ Nick Kelly just looks around the room. His face which is normally one of cockiness and arrogance is now one that is humbled and actually seems like he is completely overwhelmed. He does the partial handshake pulled into a hug thing with both Chris Thantos and Kaanen Thorne and talks away from the mic to both men for about 30 seconds before making his way back to the microphone at the podium. ~
“All Natural” Nick Kelly ::: I’ve known about tonight for a few months and to be honest, I had absolutely no clue on how hard it would hit m on the night it happens. I sat back in the crowd and watched with pride as some of the most deserving men I have ever competed with or against took their rightful place in the FCW Wrestling Hall of Fame. These are some amazing athletes to say the very least.
Tomas Montgomery. What can I say about the artist formerly known as T-Roc? This guy and I have been from pillar to post with not one single stone unturned. He was able to bring out many different sides of Nick Kelly, including that one time only rap off that we will never speak of again. We were adversaries, we were tag team champions. We drew blood, and we brought down many houses throughout our encounters. But no matter how many times there was a winner or a loser, one thing always remained the same. My respect for this guy, never wavered. Tomas Montgomery is one of the most under-rated superstars of all time in my eyes, and to me he will always make my list of tops.
Franchise Killer. Now for me this one is tough because we have spent so many years on opposing sides of the fence. From stable mates, to occasional tag team partners, to blood lusting, hate and spiteful adversaries. But one thing about Franchise Killer that you could never question was his want and his drive to be known as one of the worlds finest competitors. Four world titles can never be called an accident or a mistake. FK is always going to be mentioned in a conversation of the all time greats.
Chris Thantos. Here is a man that I have respected and praised from the very first time we got in each others faces. He is one of my best friends, he is my brother from another mother. I am so tickled and honored to share this day and this date with him throughout the ends of all time. He deserves this more than anyone I know for what he has brought to this company, to this business, and to my personal life as my friend. We are just one member away and I am sure that is just a matter of time in itself before all of Bloodbath, and quite possibly all of X are in the Hall where they all rightfully belong.
Just to think that about 15 years or so ago, I got slapped in the head by the great Ric Flair for trying to steal his woman outside the Chicago Stadium. Now I can call myself his equal. That is something I never ever even dreamed would be possible. Along the way, I made some great friends, had some amazing rivalries, and will have more stories to tell the grandkids than even Walt Disney himself could write. I have beaten champions in under 5 seconds… ask Kaanen about Bryan Deas … I have body slammed the two largest athletes to ever grace a ring, Fat Albert who was 7’5 and weighed more than 700 pounds, and Skull who was 5’10 and weighed 600 although if you count the crap he was full of, which was evident by the constant shit he would talk, it might be a lot more than that. I have stepped into the ring with legend after legend after legend, and I have defeated every last one of them, but I have also had the honor of sitting back and watching tomorrows generation take this sport, MY SPORT, to even greater heights. I have faced some of the most interesting characters, from dead men, to men the world assumed dead, to power houses, to lightning quick high flyers, and every stop and point in between. But 21 world titles aside, I hope the one thing I am always remembered for, was being the man who stepped into that ring every single solitary night, and gave everything I had until the tank ran dry, and then I gave just that much more.
Rex Fury looked into my eyes about 6 years ago and told me point blank that I had nothing to offer this sport, that I would never amount to anything in the great NIWF. He refused to give me a contract. A man named Bear over-ruled him and gave me the chance. Now I can call myself once again a Hall of Famer and he is probably sleeping in a hallway somewhere. How funny this world is. I have always had a lot to say, but I would like to believe I lived up to every last word and every last syllable. I fought 700 pound giants, 600 pound monsters, and 500 pound madmen, but the hardest thing I have ever done was the night I decided to retire from this business. I have been kicking myself for it ever sense, but unlike people like Michael Jordan, Mike Tyson, Andre The Giant, and Hulk Hogan, I knew when it was time to walk away. For me it was always about walking away as the best in your profession because once you are at the mountains pinnacle, there is nowhere to go but down. I will always cherish the chance to perform in front of each and every one of you out there who have watched throughout the years, and those of you I was lucky enough to have stepped into the ring with as well. You have all made a lasting impression on my life, and on my legacy. I can really only hope I did the same for you whether you liked me or hated me. I always intended to give you my best.
On a personal note, if I could indulge myself here… I would like to give special thanks to a few others. Eddie Stitchard. You are a true credit to this business, and a gem in the crown of its existence. I have no doubt you will one day stand where I stand right now. Kaanen Thorne…what can I say brother. I have already penciled in your date for next year. Blackwolf Kash for always making me laugh and then always making me bleed you bastard… Jay Combs for allowing the locker-room to share in your wife…yes I said that correctly… Anson Drake, Adam Masterson, Jeff Harris, Seth Stevens, Jimmy Thunder, and Fat Albert for helping Kaanen and I with our Dangerous Intentions. To the man, the myth, the legendary owner of the FCW Greg Anthony. Greg without your vision, who knows where any of us would be today. Possibly languishing in the nothingness of the NIWF, or the tumultuous waters of the UHWF, but who really knows right? To Jackson…no can’t do that with a straight face…to JACKASS Steele. You were never my friend, I hated the ground you walked on. But I always respected what you envisioned and wanted to do for the wrestling world. To the lovely Laci for keeping me in tip top shape for matches in the ring, … and matches in the master bedroom of course… I could never have done any of this without you. And to every single guy who puts on the tights and the boots and gets into that ring every single night to give each and everyone of those amazing fans the very best that they have because we are all blessed to do so and you are all blessed to watch it happen… I say…THANK YOU VERY MUCH…GOOD NIGHT…
~ Nick starts to head off the stage with Thantos and Thorne as every member of the FCW and many historical superstars all get to their feet and start to do some serious applauding, then the final thing we catch before the credits is….~
The entire crowd in unison… “SO IT WAS WRITTEN! SO SHALL IT COME TO PASS!!!
~ The show fades to black.~
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