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Intercontinental Championship: "The Darkness" James Steele vs Primal
A graphic pops up of the following match, James Steele looking cocky with the title over his shoulder and the bearded Primal looking intimidating as always.
“ Well John we've got some great match ups scheduled tonight but this one I have been looking forward to, there’s no where to run, no Foundation to hide behind for James Steele tonight partner and I have to believe that he doesn't know what he’s in for.” Goes Michael Cole as Bring me to life by Evanescence hits in the Ford field center.
“ What are you talking about Michael Cole??? James Steele is one of the greatest in ring technicians I have seen for many years, if he puts his mind to it he can pick you apart whichever way he wants, James Steele is right up there with the great brawlers and shooters this business has ever offered, Harley Race, Ken Shamrock and so many other great superstars, he uses his brain Michael” Sounds the familiar Texan tones of JBL as Primal strolls onto stage staring out into the sea of people, he throws his arms out releasing an explosion of white pyro’s all around him, they soon clear, he lets out a huge roar and then starts to stroll down to ringside.
“ A former United states champion, this time last year at WrestleMania 22 he faced off against Roberto Rossi and he picked up the win that night, can he make it a double tonight and defeat the Intercontinental champion James Steele, he’s got the power, he’s got the talent but will that be enough to gain the victory John?” Asks Michael as Primal slides into the ring and throws his fists into the air.
“ It may very well be Michael, brute power and strength are always a great attribute to have, Primal reminds of some of the great big men of wrestling such as Vader, this is a close one, to close to call” Replies JBL as Primal stretches in the ring, pulling down on the ropes.
“ SOMEBODY GUNNA GET THEIR ASS KICKED, SOMEBODY GUNNA GET THEIR WIG SPLIT, SOMEBODY GUNNA GET THEIR ASS KICKED, SOMEBODY GUNNA GET THEIR WIG SPLIT…….” Blares the Three 6 Mafia as we follow the ramp all the way to the stage and right up to the face of James Steele looking very cautious as he makes his way ringside completely ignoring the jeers from the packed crowd not taking his eyes off Primal.
“ You can feel the tension Michael, this is going to be a hell of a match I can feel it in my bones, the irresistible force against the immovable object…” JBL is cut off by Michael as Primal slides out of the ring and storms towards the champ.
“ AND HERE WE GO!! PRIMAL HAS HAD ENOUGH OF WAITING HE’S GONNA GET SOME OF JAMES STEELE!!” Shouts Cole.
Big right hand from Primal jerks Steele’s face to the side and staggers him back slightly, Steele finds his footing and fires one back, Primal, Steele, Primal, Steele, Big knee to the gut of the champion and he’s thrown back first into the steel railing the crowd are loving this explosive start, Primal now has him by the hair and rags him towards the squared circle, Steele manages to break loose and fire in a quick shot to the back of the challenger, he see’s the opportunity and grabs the arm Irish whipping the big Dane into the steel steps knee first the crowd let out a big oooohhhh as it connects.
“ That’s what I'm talking about Michael Cole, James Steele using his brain constantly looking for opportunities to strike and gain the upper hand and already before the match has even started it may have already been won, Primal is holding onto that knee like it is about to fall off” says JBL as Steele stalks the fallen Dane before grabbing him by the hair and throwing him into the ring, the Ref calls for the bell and we're underway.
Steele gets to his feet as Primal is using the ropes to climb to his, big knife edge chop by Steele and an Irish whip, Primal stumbles over to the ropes, rebounds back and floors Steele with a shoulder block, he runs to the side and off the ropes for leverage, Steele jumps to his feet and jumps over Primal as he ducks underneath rebounding off the other side returning into a drop toe hold by Steele who floats over right into a STF then moving up into a headlock, Primal won't stay down though and gets to his feet with Steele hanging on he fires in a couple of shots to the ribs and fires Steele into the ropes, Steele rebounds and ducks a clothesline attempt then back off the other side and is almost decapitated by Primal’s huge boot.
“ Oh my god what a big boot from Primal John, Did you see Steele’s head snap back there unbelievable power from the big Dane.” Says Cole as Primal tries to shakes off the obvious pain in his right knee.
Steele rolls over and stumbles to his feet clutching at his forehead, no time for rest though as Primal lands a big elbow to the back of the head and grabs Steele by the hair, he looks out to the crowd and points to the turnbuckle before planting Steele’s face on it with such force the champion staggers back into the center of the ring, Primal walks over, scores with a gut kick, Steele doubles over, Primal plants the champs head between his legs and lifts him high into the air and drops him viciously onto his knee, Steele rolls around in agony, Primal has an evil look in his eyes as Steele gets to his knee’s he scores with a big right, Steele staggers up to his feet but Primal floors him this time with a head butt, the challenger looks to pick apart the champion and lifts him to his feet again this time he hits a huge knife edge chop which floors Steele again, Primal looks over to the ropes and begins to drag the fallen champion in their direction. Michael Cole questions what Primal has in mind, there is no answer as JBL is more interested in watching the action, Primal holds onto the top rope and then uses the middle ropes to elevate himself and drop ass first onto Steele’s chest.
“ There’s your answer right there Michael a vicious crushing move from Primal who is just picking apart the champion here tonight so far.” Claims JBL as Cole agrees.
Primal doesn't let go of the ropes and elevates himself once more before crashing down onto Steele’s chest but Steele doesn't want any of it and gets his knee’s in the way to block it, Primal shouts out in pain and staggers into the corner to catch his breath, Steele slowly gets to his feet and quickly ducks an attempted clothesline from Primal, he spins around and kicks the right leg from underneath the big man, Steele looks into the crowd with a huge smirk on his face before slapping Primal about the head 3 or 4 times to rile the packed crowd, Steele with a vicious kick to the knee of his challenger for the Intercontinental title and another before dropping the point of his elbow into the knee joint and again, Primal is really feeling that damage caused by the steel steps earlier, Steele backs off then grabs a hold of Primal’s right boot and starts to yank at the leg, short and sharp trying to damage the joint it seems and then another elbow drop, Steele is relentless in his actions as he drags the big man to the ropes and places the leg on the bottom before jumping off the ropes and landing with his knee right into the joint of Primal’s right leg, Steele backs off once again before laying in a well timed boot to the head of Primal to keep him grounded, the champion is not resting as he drags Primal away from the rope and grabs the right leg once again lifting it into the air and slamming the knee into the canvas, Primal rolls about the in agony clutching his leg, his eyes almost popping out his head and veins almost popping from his neck, Steele now sliding out of the ring and grabs the foot of the big Dane pulling him to the corner, Primal sits up trying to grab at Steele but he’s knocked back by a big right hand and his right leg is rammed into the corner post with authority, Steele doesn't let up and wraps his leg around the post leaning back as far as he can to put extra pressure on the joint trying to hyper extend it. He gets a couple of stiff kicks in also then releases it, Primal tries to move away but Steele grabs the leg once more and tries to ram it into the post but its blocked by the big man who kicks him away and Steele hits the guard wall hard back first. Primal rolls back into the center of the ring again and clutches at his knee this is a good sight for Steele as he rises from the corner of the guard wall and slides back into the ring, Primal tries with all his mite and gets to a vertical base, Steele just eyes him like a lion eyeing a wounded animal, he swaggers over and they both stare at each other, Steele laughs and then rears back slapping Primal across the face, the big man wipes some blood from the corner of his mouth and smiles at Steele and like an explosion he floors him with a huge clothesline, Steele almost bounces all the way back to his feet and is floored again with a big right hand, returning to his feet and charging he goes down again with a big shoulder block, Primal clutches onto his knee for a second which is enough for Steele to get back up and defend himself, Primal throws a big right but Steele blocks it and gets a stiff kick to the knee which drops Primal to his knee’s. Steele makes a run for the ropes he returns looking for a drop kick to the head of Primal but the big mans up and scores with a big time impact spine buster, Primal rolls over into the first cover of the match.
ONE, TWO, KICK OUT!
Steele gets the shoulder up easy, Primal drags him up and throws him into the corner and hits a big right hand and then drives an elbow into the face of the champion, Primal has a hold of the ropes and drills his shoulder into the gut of Steele, and again and another viciously driving his shoulder into the abdomen, he backs off and kicks him in the gut plants his head one more time and lifts him into the air before slamming him back first into the turn buckle with authority, Primal spins around to the opposite side of the arena and roars loudly towards the crowd who erupt at the show of power and rage in the big man. Steele is slumped in the corner, Primal charges towards him at a tremendous speed and rams the knee right into his face, Primal jumps back and draws his thumbs across his throat signaling the end, he staking Steele his arms in the ready position for the devastating Primal scream, Steele staggers up in the corner facing the turnbuckle and Primal strikes, locking in a half nelson with one arm and the other across the throat the crowd erupt as Steele thrashes from side to side, Primal’s arms bulging from the pressure being applied, Steele is desperate to get away as his face turns red, he digs his heels in and pushes the big man back into the corner but the Ref is crushed in the process, Primal uses the Ref as leverage and pushes back into the center of the ring, Steele is thrashing about still and he catches a sight of the Ref down on the mat and flicks his back scoring with a low blow, Primal goes down like a sack of potatoes.
“ OH WOULD YOU LOOK AT THAT A BLATANTLY ILLEGAL MANEUVER THERE JOHN AS THE REF HAS BEEN RENDERED UNCONSCIOUS HERE” Screams an upset Michael Cole as Steele catches his breath.
“ WOULD YOU SHUT UP MICHAEL COLE HOW MANY TIMES DO I HAVE TO TELL YOU JAMES STEELE IS VERY TECHNICALLY MINDED AND HE WILL USE ANY TACTIC WHATEVER THAT MAY BE TO WIN DO YOU UNDERSTAND ME NOW!!” Replies JBL, Cole just muttering something as a reply.
Steele grabs the long hair of the fallen challenger and picks him up looking for an Irish whip but Primal spins under and twists Steele’s arm around and locks in the Primal Scream again Steele starts to flail around again, Primal lifts him into the air and drops him with a half nelson slam and falls into the cover…..but there’s no Ref, Primal steps up and over to the Ref too revive him, Steele slowly makes his way to his feet and crawls over to Primal and goes for a low blow but Primal turns just in time to catch his hand, Steele is pulled to his feet and Primal grabs him by the throat, he’s going for a chokeslam. The crowd erupt as they know what’s coming from the big Dane
“ This could be it John, CHOKE…NO A LOW BLOW BY STEELE” Steele hooks him up and plants him with the Edge of Steele.
“ Your right Michael this could be it Steele has the win right here comes the Ref” Exclaims JBL
“ HEY WAIT PRIMALS FOOT IS UNDER THE ROPE” Shouts Michael the crowd erupting as they can see this on the screen too the Ref groggily crawls over for the count.
ONE
TWO
THREE!!
“ HEY WAIT A MINUTE DAMN IT HE HAD HIS FOOT UNDER THE ROPES THAT DOESN'T COUNT” Shouts Cole as Three 6 Mafia blast out the speakers and James Steele is announced the winner.
“ SOMEBODY GUNNA GET THEIR ASS KICKED, SOMEBODY GUNNA GET THEIR WIG SPLIT, SOMEBODY GUNNA GET THEIR ASS KICKED, SOMEBODY GUNNA GET THEIR WIG SPLIT….”
Steele rolls into the center of the ring as he is handed his belt by the groggy referee the crowd booing the finish but that doesn't stop Steele from smiling and gloating.
“ IT DOESN'T MATTER MICHAEL THE REFEREE DIDN'T SEE IT AND HE’S MADE THE CALL STEELE IS STILL THE CHAMPION!!” says JBL as Steele staggers to his feet and stumbles around the ring with the title in the air.
“ I don't believe that partner that’s just not right, anyway folks the decision however wrong it may be stands and James Steele retains the Intercontinental title”
Primal starts to come too as Steele is already half way up the aisle and we go elsewhere.
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WrestleMania 23