4CW Duskfall - January 8th 2023

4CW Presents… Duskfall
January 8th, 2023
Live from The Liacouras Center in Philadelphia

Phoenix: Welcome, one and all to Duskfall! I’m Scott Phoenix, and I’m joined as ever by my broadcast partners, Ray Jeffrey and Olivia Ito. And we have a particularly hardcore show for you from the home of hardcore wrestling here in Philadelphia!
Ito: That’s right Scott, it’s the first show of the year and we’re looking to start it off with a bang! In our main event, Erica Moxie will be looking to start off the new year strong against the ever-dangerous Senecca.
Jeffrey: That’s not all. Murder of Crows have had a good time recently with the Hardcore Championship, but now the veteran tag team are looking to bring hardcore to the tag division. Can The Liberation stop them before they begin? Stay tuned to find out!
Phoenix: But first, it’s been several weeks since we last saw our champion, Brian White, defend his title in a hellacious Iron Man match against "The Dragon" Rhys Cain.
Ito: And we already know his next opponent is going to be none other than his best friend and protégé, Tommy Young. How is this going to change how he comes to this match?
Jeffrey: Ah, who cares about that! All I wanna know is are we gonna get the Freight Train, or the Deamon tonight! Hahaha!

Suddenly, the lights go down and the sound of a sitar playing comes across the PA as Metallica’s “Wherever I May Roam” blasts out, barely being heard over the increase of the crowd noise! The guitars hit and The Champion comes out, dressed in an immaculate navy blue suit with shiny black leather shoes and a white shirt, open at the collar. Striding up to stand next to him, her hand on her hip, Miss Teri looks gorgeous in her own matching navy suit and stilettos with a white blouse.

Jeffrey: I’ve never seen business smart look so damn sexy!

Phoenix and Ito roll their eyes at this predictable reaction from their colleague and watch on as White lifts the 4CW championship belt he was carrying above his head, to the raucous cheers of the fans. With a smile directed to his wife, they both confidently stride down to the ring, White slapping hands as he passes. Miss Teri makes her way to the stairs as White steps up onto the apron, then over the top rope, before standing on the bottom rope and lifting the second to allow for easier and more graceful access for her. Together, 4CW’s power couple stand in the middle of the ring, White lifting the belt above his head again and Miss Teri taking her usual stance of standing nonchalantly with her hand on her hip, both taking the time to enjoy the adulation of the crowd. Seemingly out of nowhere, Miss Teri hands her husband a microphone and he takes a cheeky peck on her cheek. Miss Teri laughs it off and gently slaps White's arm as he steps back to address the crowd.

White: God Damn! It’s good to be champ!

The crowd cheers and Miss Teri claps along.

White: It’s been a while since I last stood in this ring and talked to you guys. As you all saw a few weeks ago, I had some business to attend to with regards to our new Universal Champ. And I gotta hand it to him, he may be a grumpy SOB at times, but he’s earned the respect of every one of us who were on his team! But enough about that, let’s talk about Gallows End!

The crowd roars in approval.

White: I gotta hand it to Cain, weasel though he may be, he put up a good fight, well, Hah! For most of it! This year has been all about the big matches for me. From the 5-way War match, through to Revival, all the way to Gallows End! And honestly, I’ve had to fight tooth and nail against some of the most sadistic bastards in the business so I can stand here before you tonight and finally congratulate my next opponent!

The crowd cheers as White nods in satisfaction.

White: Tommy has been my constant friend and companion during my time here at 4CW, and I would be lying to you all if I said that I wasn’t damn proud to be fighting him next for this belt. I don’t need to tell him to bring his A game, I don’t need to tell him that I won’t be going lightly on him, he already knows all that and I expect the same from him. I can guarantee you, it’s gonna be one hell of a match! The Freight Train versus Top Gun. This is a match-up worthy of a Revival main event! And, whoever wins that match, the real winners will be all of you, the 4CW-verse!

The crowd cheers again as White gestures out to the crowd, walking slowly around the ring to engage everyone in the arena.

White: And so, finally, to the rest of the locker room. I’m putting you all on notice. I’ve beaten the best 4CW has had to offer up until now, verified hall-of-famers, some of the best in the world. Yes, even major SOBs like Cain and Valentine. So, you all have a few months to figure out who’s next in line after Tommy. Regardless of who wins in this match, it’s time for you all to start thinking bigger than you ever have before!

White raises the belt above his head again as he drops the mic to the floor and takes in the cheers of the crowd again. “Wherever I May Roam” hits the PA again as the camera fades to black and we go to commercial.

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“Black Flame” by Bury Tomorrow hits the PA and the crowd boos as Bruce Rigg and Garret Fischer come onto the stage.

Carson: The following contest is a Philadelphia Street Fight scheduled for one fall! Introducing first, at a combined weight of 530lbs, representing The Black Flame, Bruce Rigg and “The Rotterdam Raven” Garret Fischer… THE LIBERAAAAATION!!

Both wrestlers lift their hands in the air, taking the boos of the crowd as if it were adulation. They strike forearms together and make their way confidently to the ring, ignoring the crowd. They’re dressed in “street clothes” for this occasion and both have a steel chair in hand.

Jeffrey: Looks like The Liberation are ready for business!

The chairs are thrown into the ring and The Liberation follow. They don’t waste time pandering to the crowd, instead both stand in the middle of the ring, discussing tactics for the battle ahead.

“Cowboys from Hell” by Pantera hits next and the crowd cheers as Murder of Crows come out onto the stage.

Ito: Even though Murder of Crows are not universally liked, they are certainly more popular than The Liberation here!
Phoenix: They became hardcore legends in this very city! They have definitely got the hometown advantage in this matchup!

Carson: And their opponents, at a combined weight of 496lbs, from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Jason and Robert Crow… MURDER OF CROOOOOOWS!

The capacity crowd pops as the hardcore legends make their way to the ring, each carrying a trash can filled with the assorted tools of the hardcore wrestler. They climb into the ring, leaving their weapons on the outside for the time being, and each take a ring post, playing to the crowd, before swapping to the opposite posts to do the same, ignoring the two younger men in the ring. Garret and Rigg don’t appreciate this much, and so they attack both brothers from behind, slamming their chairs into the hardcore legends' backs before the ref has time to signal for the bell.

Jeffrey: That’s right folks, no DQ, no countout and falls count anywhere! We have a proper old school hardcore match on our hands! Why do we even need a ref for this one?!
Ito: To count the pin or submission maybe? Really Ray, you’ve been sat at this desk for how many years and you still need telling…

The Liberation take full advantage of the sneak attack and begin laying into both Crow brothers with stomps and hits from the chairs before Fischer kicks Robert out onto the floor so they can both focus on Jason. Rigg pulls Jason back up and throws him into a corner, before taking Fischer’s arm and throwing him into Jason, impacting hard with his thigh. Jason crumbles to the mat, head lolling as he sits against the corner.

Ito: The Liberation have full control of this match right now!

Fischer high fives Rigg before putting his attention back at Jason. He charges in and hits a hard knee to Jason’s face, just as a hard crack is heard! He whips around and sees Robert Crow standing over his partner as he lays into him with a kendo stick. The crowd roars in appreciation as Fischer pulls himself to his feet as quickly as possible, only for Robert to turn towards him and strike him across the head with the Kendo stick.

Phoenix: And just like that, momentum is back with the veteran Crows!

Robert keeps smacking both downed opponents with the kendo stick till it splinters into pieces, giving his brother time to recover. Jason groggily gets to his feet, buoyed by the cheers of the Philly crowd. Jason rolls out of the ring and grabs his trash can, throwing it into the ring, several items falling out as it lands on the mat. The second trash can quickly joins the first as Jason pulls himself back into the ring.

Jeffrey: Yes! Let’s get the toys out! Ahahahah!

Robert begins to go through the items on the mat, wondering what he’s gonna use next. Rigg begins to get to his feet, and Robert picks up a baking sheet, smashing it over Rigg’s head, the smack reverberating around the arena as the crowd roars. Rigg collapses to the mat again as Fischer also begins to get to his feet, only to take a trashcan to his face from Jason! Fischer staggers back against the ropes but stays on his feet. Rigg again begins to get back to his feet, blocking another swing from the baking sheet and throwing a forearm at Robert, gaining a bit of space for himself, just as Jason runs at Fischer with a heavy clothesline, taking them both over the top rope!

Now outside the ring, Jason and Fischer go at each other hard, hitting each other with hard forearms as the crowd presses against the safety railings in their excitement! Fischer grabs at Jason’s forearms and throws him against the barricade. Fischer tries to follow up but Jason puts up the big boot! Turning to the crowd he notices a younger fan with a poster saying “USE THIS SIGN!” Jason laughs, grabs the poster from the overly stimulated and excited fan, rips off the paper covering to reveal a Men At Work sign, and promptly slams Fischer across the back with it, to the great delight of the crowd!

Jeffrey: I didn’t know they could bring weapons? Who let that kid bring that in here?!

Meanwhile in the ring, Robert and Rigg are just full-on brawling, rage and anger giving both the energy to keep going further and further. Rigg gets the better of Robert and throws him to the ropes, taking him down with a snap suplex on his way back. Rigg snaps back to his feet, grabbing a trash can lid before hitting an elbow drop with the lid into Robert’s chest!

Ito: With such frenetic energy, it’s hard to keep up with the action!
Jeffrey: Robert Crow just got his chest caved in, Rigg! Come on Ito!

Ito gives Jeffrey a look.

Ito: Your powers of observation are astounding, Ray!

Ito puts her attention back to the match as Phoenix tries not to guffaw too loudly and Ray looks confused for a second.

Rigg continues to slam the trashcan lid into Robert as he tries to cover up. He does manage to roll to the ropes and kick out wildly to give himself time to regain a vertical base. There’s an explosion of sound from the outside as Fischer goes shoulder-first into the ring steps. Jason laughs and raises his arms as the crowd cheers the carnage. Rigg in response, does a quick baseball slide to the outside, connecting hard with Jason, knocking him back to the ramp. Rigg takes Jason up and slams him into the steel of the ramp with a powerful pumphandle slam! Taking a few steps back, Rigg charges forwards and drops a heavy running splash to make a cover. The ref steps in to make the count.

ONE!
TWO!!
NO! Robert Crow comes flying through the ropes with a suicide dive!

Phoenix: Our first pin attempt of the match, and Jason Crow is saved by the reckless Robert Crow!

Robert rolls over, clutching at his stomach as he slowly recovers from his unusual level of acrobatics. He makes it to his feet and immediately takes Fischer down with a drop toe hold!

Phoenix: Amazing awareness from Robert Crow!

Jason gets back to his feet and begins stomping on Rigg and Fischer as Robert clambers under the ring apron. Jason grabs one of the discarded chairs from the arena floor and begins to mete out revenge for the earlier attack.

A second later, Robert pops out again with a sick grin and a canvas bag.

Ito: Robert Crow looks to have some evil intention with that bag!

Robert re-enters the ring and stands in the middle as Jason looks up to his younger brother, hitting either member of The Liberation if they stirred.

With the crowd's rapt attention, Robert raises the bag above his head and with an audible sigh, pours out thousands of thumbtacks onto the mat. The crowd collectively murmurs in excitement at the prospect of some real carnage!

Jeffrey: Ok, did Robert Crow’s psych evaluation come back at all? This is sick!

Robert and Jason lock eyes with each other before Robert jumps out of the ring and grabs Garret Fischer to roll him into the ring, just as Jason rolls Bruce Rigg in. They both stand in the middle of the ring, facing in the opposite direction, both holding their victim, ready to drop them into the tacks! With a roar from the crowd, Murder of Crows drops The Liberation with double Crow DDTs, spiking their heads into the pile of tacks in the middle of the ring! Both go for the pin and the ref jumps back in the ring, being careful to avoid any stray tacks.
ONE!
TWO!
THREE!!!
DING! DING! DING!

The crowd goes wild!

Carson: Here are your winners… MURDER OF CROWS!!

Phoenix: What a hellacious ending to this hardcore match! Murder of Crows put The Liberation away with dual Crow DDTs into thumbtacks!
Ito: After some serious brawling both in and out of the ring, Murder of Crows show why they’re considered hardcore legends.
Phoenix: The Liberation are gonna have a headache tomorrow.

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Carson: The following contest is our main event of the evening, and it is a CHAIRS MATCH!

“Antivist” by Bring Me The Horizon hits the PA and Erica Moxie emerges to a strong pop from the Philadelphia crowd.

Carson: Introducing first, from Columbus, Ohio, weighing in at 135 pounds… ERICA MOXIE!!

As she strides down the ramp, Moxie’s expression is all business—jaw clenched, shoulders squared. She throws up the Antivists' hand sign briefly before rolling under the bottom rope. She pops up to her feet, grabbing the top rope and shaking it with adrenaline-fueled energy.

Phoenix: Moxie is no stranger to brutal stipulations, and a Chairs match plays right into her wheelhouse!
Jeffrey: The woman has no fear and no brakes. Seven-time Hardcore Champion speaks for itself!

Moxie steps to the corner, bouncing lightly on the balls of her feet as she sizes up the entranceway.

"Head Like A Hole" by Miley Cyrus hits the PA system.

Senecca strides onto the stage, his massive frame commanding instant attention. He’s followed closely by his partner, Dirk Meyer, who is back in his wrestling gear.

Carson: And her opponent, being accompanied by Dirk Meyer, from Valhalla, New York, weighing in at 330 pounds… SENECCA!!

Senecca makes his way down the ramp with measured authority, nodding slightly as the crowd buzzes. Dirk Meyer walks alongside him, whispering strategy. Senecca ascends the steel steps, stepping over the ropes with ease.

Phoenix: A 4CW Hall of Famer in every sense of the word. This man doesn’t just compete—he makes history.
Jeffrey: And tonight, he’s looking to make Erica Moxie just another body in his highlight reel! Not to mention the fact that he is acting as a stop-gap to Meyer, as anyone who wants to challenge him will first have to defeat Senecca!

Senecca takes his corner, crossing his arms as he stares Moxie down with quiet menace. Dirk Meyer remains at ringside, taking a position near the commentary table as referee Anna Molly calls for the bell.

DING! DING! DING!

The size difference is immediately apparent as Moxie uses her speed, circling the larger Senecca. She throws a quick leg kick that Senecca barely registers. She throws another, and Senecca just scoffs. Moxie charges, but Senecca catches her with one hand and shoves her back into the corner with ease.

Ito: Moxie has to avoid letting Senecca get his hands on her. This is a classic power vs. speed matchup.

Senecca charges into the corner, but Moxie sidesteps, and the big man crashes into the turnbuckle. Moxie seizes the opening, climbing to the second rope and delivering a flurry of fists to the back of Senecca's head. Senecca stumbles out of the corner, and Moxie leaps off with a bulldog, bringing him down to the mat. She makes a quick cover. ONE... Senecca throws her off with authority.

Moxie rolls out of the ring and immediately grabs a steel chair from under the apron, sliding it into the ring. Senecca is already getting to his feet as Moxie re-enters. He charges, but Moxie throws the chair flat on the mat in front of him. Senecca stops, confused, and Moxie dropkicks his knee, sending him crashing face-first onto the steel.
Phoenix: Brilliant strategy from Erica Moxie! Using the weapon as a tool, not just for impact!

Moxie picks up the chair and waits for Senecca to rise. As he gets to his knees, she swings—but Senecca catches the chair! He rips it from her grasp and stands up, the chair now in his possession. Moxie backs away, hands up, but Senecca smashes the chair across her midsection, folding her in half. He follows up with a brutal shot across her back that echoes through the arena.

Jeffrey: That’s what you get for playing with the big boys!

Senecca wedges the chair between the top and middle turnbuckles in the corner. He lifts Moxie up for a body slam, but she wriggles free, landing behind him. She shoves him from behind, and Senecca stumbles towards the corner. He stops himself just before hitting the chair, turns around, and walks right into a superkick from Moxie! Senecca staggers but doesn't fall. Moxie hits the ropes and comes back with a spinning neckbreaker. She covers again! ONE... TWO... Senecca powers out.

At ringside, Dirk Meyer shouts encouragement to his partner. Moxie gets to her feet and stares Meyer down, giving him a piece of her mind. That brief distraction is all Senecca needs. He rises behind her, grabs her by the waist, and executes a massive German Suplex, sending her flying across the ring.

Ito: That’s the danger of having Meyer at ringside. Even a split-second distraction can be fatal against a man like Senecca.

Senecca is now in full control. He grabs another chair from ringside and sets it up in the middle of the ring. He drags Moxie to her feet and signals for his finishing move. He lifts her for The Plunge powerbomb, intending to drive her through the chair. But Moxie counters in mid-air, transitioning into a hurricanrana that sends Senecca crashing shoulder-first into the ring post!

Phoenix: What a counter! Moxie was just moments away from disaster!

Both competitors are down. Dirk Meyer begins banging on the ring apron, trying to will Senecca back to his feet. Moxie is the first to stir. She sees the chair still set up in the middle of the ring. An idea forms. She grabs a second chair and wedges it against the first, creating a makeshift, jagged platform.

Jeffrey: What the hell is she building? Modern art?

Moxie pulls Senecca away from the corner. She struggles, but manages to get him to his feet. She hooks his head, looking for a DDT onto the mangled chairs. Senecca shoves her off, sending her stumbling backwards. He charges forward with a massive clothesline, but Moxie ducks it. As Senecca turns, Moxie leaps onto the second rope, springboards off, and connects with the Omaha Slicer! The sliced bread takedown sends Senecca crashing head-first through the chairs!

Phoenix: OMAHA SLICER! OMAHA SLICER THROUGH THE CHAIRS! THAT'S GOTTA BE IT!

Moxie crawls over and makes the cover. ONE... TWO... THR—Dirk Meyer pulls the referee out of the ring!

Ito: Come on! Meyer just cost her the match!

The crowd boos loudly as Meyer argues with the referee on the outside. In the ring, Moxie gets to her feet, furious. She goes to the ropes and yells at Meyer. Senecca begins to stir behind her. Meyer suddenly grins and points into the ring. Moxie turns around just as Senecca gets to his feet. He scoops her up, hoists her onto his shoulders, and hits THE PLUNGE powerbomb right onto the remnants of the broken chairs!
Jeffrey: THIS IS IT! Plunge onto the steel! It's over!

Senecca makes the cover. Meyer throws the referee back into the ring. ONE... TWO... THREE!

Carson: Here is your winner… SENECCA!!

Meyer slides into the ring and raises his partner's hand in victory. The duo stands tall over the fallen Moxie as the crowd rains down boos.

Phoenix: A despicable ending to what was a valiant effort from Erica Moxie. She had Senecca beaten, but Dirk Meyer proved to be the difference-maker tonight.
Ito: Moxie earned the right to challenge Meyer with that performance, but it's a hollow victory knowing she was cheated.
Jeffrey: A win is a win! S&M are back, baby! And they are smarter than ever!

Senecca and Meyer celebrate on the ramp, laughing at the crowd's anger as the show comes to a close.

Quick Results:
Murder of Crows defeated The Liberation in a Philadelphia Street Fight.
Senecca defeated Erica Moxie in a Chairs Match.
Writing Credit:
Rhys, Gorgrim