Single Match
Alex Anders Vs Manny Vrakas
Carnage returns from a commercial break on its two announcers, Adrian Riley and Chris Arenas
Adrian Riley: Ladies and gentlemen, welcome back to the network debut of Wednesday Night Carnage here at the sold out Bren Evens center in sunny California. Chris, so much has happened here already and we haven't even gotten to the first match of the night yet.
Chris Arenas: That's right, Adrian, this ain't all soap opera, we're about to have ourselves one hell of a match between two men with very bright futures in this business.
Adrian Riley: It's the Carnage debut of fan favorite Alex Anders, and the very first television appearance for the very young Manny Vrakas.
The camera cuts to the ring where Matt Thomas is standing, microphone in hand.
DING DING DING
Matt Thomas: The following contest is scheduled for one fall!
"Good Man" by Devour the Day plays over the system and the crowd is on their feet, cheering. Alex Anders steps out, basking in the applause. He walks down the ramp, smiling and high fiving fans along the way.
Matt Thomas: From Watertown New York, weighing in at 210 pounds... Alex Anders!
Adrian Riley: Here he is, Chris, WWG's resident underdog! Alex has made a career out of defying the odds.
Chris Arenas: Yeah, well, there's a thing called luck, Adrian, and just because a guy has gotten a few lucky wins doesn't mean you should be giving him the legend treatment.
Adrian Riley: All I'm saying is that he's a very well respected wrestler, who has overcome quite a bit of adversity!
Anders steps on to the apron and wipes his feet before jumping over the top rope into the ring. He raises his arms at the fans and they cheer back.
Matt Thomas: And his opponent...
The opening intro to "Make Some Noise" blares throughout the arena as a spotlight appears on the main stage. The lights of the arena turn to a purple hue as Manny Vrakas arrogantly steps out from behind the curtain wearing a studded leather jacket over his shoulders. Manny spins around on the stage as he holds his arms out, cutting a promo to himself about how great he is. Vrakas continues to rant about his own merit as he walks down the ramp, obnoxiously chewing gum and pointing at fans behind the barricade. Noticing a particularly attractive woman standing in the front row near the ring, Manny puts his jacket over her shoulders and shoots a wink before hopping onto the apron. Manny grabs the top rope with one hand and points at the woman in the audience before thrusting his hips and spitting his gum out into the crowd.
Adrian Riley: Manny Vrakas, with a very, uh, affectionate gesture towards one of our female fans...
Manny gestures for a mic and grabs one from a techie before stepping into the ring. He stands opposite Anders, who is eager to get the match started.
Manny Vrakas: Ladies and mentlegen, boys and germs, my name... Is Manny Vrakas. And tonight, tonight you lucky people are witnessing history.
Manny lowers the mic and gives a big smile to Anders, who looks at Vrakas impatiently.
Manny Vrakas: Dating back to millions of years, to the days of the hunters and gatherers, primordial neanderthals and homo sapiens, there has been a conflict between the strong and the weak. Much like the stone age of old, this struggle exists here in Irvine, California, tonight! While the fact that everyone who lives here has missed the whole evolution memo is merely just a coincidence. I mean look at you hideous people.
Manny turns and laughs as the crowd boos and jeers.
Manny Vrakas: To put it quite frankly, my opponent tonight, Ahmed Sandlers, he's a nerd. And just as the alpha male sacrifices the weak, spaghetti armed berry picker for the tribe's annual Ooga Booga festival, I'm going to turn this dweeb inside out with my patented fists of fu-
As Manny turns around to face Alex again, he is met with the Best Kick in the World, Anders' patented knockout move. The crowd explodes as Manny drops to the mat, blacked out, and Alex goes for the cover.
1....2...3!
Another big pop for Alex's arm is raised in victory.
Chris Arenas: You have GOT to be kidding me.
Adrian Riley: Well folks, looks like Carnage's first match may be its shortest. Manny Vrakas has just been laid out.
Chris Arenas: You talk about hubris, Adrian, this guy needs to learn when to shut up.
Adrian Riley: Nevertheless, congratulations to Alex Anders, and I don't think this'll be the last we hear of Manny Vrakas anytime soon...
