"One...two...three. ring the bell"
Said the refree.
"And the winner of this match, and still the WWE Evolve Champion, Jackson Drake."
The announcer screamed from the top of his lungs.
Drake, flunked by Brad Baylor and Rickey Smokes stood tall in the ring. Jackson grabbed the mic and started talking in his usual cocky tone.
"Did any of you see that? I am the longest reigning WWE Evolve Champion of all time,and it's time you showed me the respect I deserve."
He yelled at the audience, who responded in a sea of boos.
Smokes than proceed to place the mic in his hand twords his mouth and talk.
"Hey, Brad. I don't know about you, but I am tired of the back and forth we've been doing with OTM for the past 2 months, I am sick of it. If it wasn't for them interfering in our match on February 25th, we'd be standing here as the NXT champions today."
Brad Baylor, his tag team partner also grabbed his mic and started speaking.
"I know exactly what you mean. If not for OTM, we would've beaten darkstate. We would be standing here today as the NXT Tag champions, and we would be going into Wrestlemania week as the defending Champions at "Stand & deliver". But, instead we're forced to be on the sidelines."
Jackson then proceeded to add to the fire.
"Looks like we're all on the same page with OTM, with that being said. OTM, we know you're not here today, but we challenge you to a match . A six men tag match, next week it will be 'The Vanity project' vs 'Odinary Trash Mobs' or whatever OTM stands for. Good luck finding anyone stupid enough to team with you bozos."
Just as the trio was done speaking, they heard claps coming from the big screen. It was Nima and Price clapping in unison.
"Vanity Project, that's some tuff talk coming from three people who had to jump us from the back last week."
Said Nima
"Yeah, and now you out here disrespecting what OTM is and what it stands for. But check it, next week we take you pretty city boys to the cleaners. And be careful what you wish for, talking about ain't no one got OTMs back. Cause we just so happen to run into someone who talk our talk."
Price said , before Nima continued.
"He talk our talk, and knows what it's like to come from the mud too, and it just so happens next week it's his first day on the job here in nxt. So you know what that means, right? It means we gon see you boys next week."
And just like that, the show ended. For the next week fans all over the world would try to guess who OTM were referring to.
14/04/26
"The following contest is set for one fall, introducing first. They are the team of The WWE Evolve men's champion, Jackson Drake, Brad Baylor and Rickey Smokes. The Vanity Project."
Mike Rome, the announcer said as the trio made their way to the ring. Their walk was arrogant and full of confidence as usual. As their music died down, that's when OTM's music hit.
"And their opponents, first, at a combined weight of 544 pounds. Bronco Nima, and Lucien Price, OTM."
The duo made their way to the ramp but stood there as they waited for their partner. Their music died and 5-10 seconds went by, that's when "Sports Trap MMA boxing" by Infraction hit. It was a sound that had grown to be well known in the indoe wrestling scene as of late.
"Could it be?... oh my God, it's him."
Vic Joseph said in excitement as Jaxon Made his way to the ring.
"And their tag team partner, From Pretoria South Africa, weighting 265 pounds. He is the "African War-head" Jaxon Carter."
Jaxon made his way out, wearing his signature black jeans with his black Jean Jacket. His fade cut fresh and sunglasses on.
"Book, the biggest free agent currently has made his way to NXT. There have been rumors over the past few weeks that he might sign with WWE, but I didn't expect him to sign with NXT."
Vic said, before booker T interrupted.
"I know what you mean, man. This kid has been making moves in the indies, I've been keeping tabs on him for months, and believe me when I say that Vanity Project are in for one hell of a match."
The trio of powerhouses made their way to the ring, Nima and Price now with Jaxon seemed like a new threat that had just descended on NXT.
"Vic, I've seen some bad men in my time, but this Jaxon Carter? There's something about this boy, something about him that screams 'It Factor'. Look at the size of the biceps on this kid! He's about to change the whole NXT Geography!!"
Booker T said.
The bell rung, and Lucien Price started against Ricky Smokes. Price , fueled by the months of frustration, doesn't even wrestle, he brawls. He catches Smokes with a mass8ve lariat and tosses him into the corner. He and Bronco use their signature quick tags to keep Smokes isolated.
Nima enters yet again and hits a devastating delayed vertical suplex, showing off the 298-IB strength. For the next five minutes or so, the Vanity Project is being dismantled.
tags to Nima enters and hits a devastating delayed vertical suplex, showing off that 298-lb strength. For the first five minutes, The Vanity Project is being dismantled.
The tide sifted when Jacson Drake distracts the referee by waving the Evolve Championship on the Apron. As the ref tries to get Drake down, Baylor slips into the ring and rakes Price's eyes. While the Ref is still busy with Drake, Smokes and Baylor hit a "Double Superkick" behind the official's back.
For the next several minutes, The Vanity Project cuts the ring in half. They focus entirely on Luis Price's Ribs. Moments later, Price finally escapes after hitting a massive double closeline on Smokes and Baylor and immediately follows with a desperate Enzuigiri on Smokes(legal man).Both men are down. Price Crawls...until he finally lunges and tags in Nima. Nima entered like a freight train. He levels Baylor with a shoulder block, backdrops Smokes, amd catches a leaping Jackson Drake mid-air with a massive powerslam. Just like that OTM is back in control, leaving the "Pretty boys" in pain.
Nima has Brad Baylor set up for a finish, but Jackson nails Nima in the back of the knee with the Evolve title while the Ref is clearing Ricky Smokes out of the ring due to faking an injury. Nima goes down. Drake exits the ring and is laughing, thinking he had won as he signals in for the tag.But, luck just wasn't on his side as Nima also made the tag. But not to Price, it was to Jaxon. Jaxon had slowly reached out his tag for a tag, and Nima responded by tagging him in. The NXT crowd who have been keeping up with the indies knew this man far too well. He was a Charismatic, methodical, dominate, figure who had been making waves all round the world.
Jaxon made his slow, overconfident way into the ring. His face fill with arrogance that said "I'm the Star around here." Jackson Drake, being the quick witted youngster he is decided to test his luck by playing mind games. He signed for the traditional hand-lock to start things off.
"Look at this, Drake knows that his at a disadvantage when it comes to power. So he'd rather take his chances in a traditional lock-off. Talk about acting smart"
Vic Joseph said, but perhaps as a moment too soon. Cause, as Jaxon was about to answer to the lock he was instantly met with a hot-slap to the face from Drake.
"I think you might have spoken a little too soon on that 'Smart part.' Talk about disrespect!!"
Booker T said.
Jaxon l, who just received the slap just stood there and laughed it off. The crowd instantly saw what transitioned after, Carter had a smirk on his face. He wiped the cheek that git slapped and responded with a thunderous slap of his own, that sent Drake flying.
"Ohh, talk about one hell on a right from Carter."
Vic Joseph said.
Just as Drake was stunned, Carter grabbed him and hit an Irish whip to the the ropes. As his body was whipped out of the ropes, Carter responded by delivering a monsterous spinebuster.
The crowd went silent, for the first time they actually felt sorry for the Cocky Evolve Champion. Baylor and Smokes came into the ring, they delivered two powerful double super kicks, but Carter manged to ricochet off the ropes and delivers a massive double closeline that sent both members of Vanity project flying.
Nima and Prices pull both Smokes and Baylor out of the ring, leaving Carter and Drake in the ring. Drake was wobbling back to his feet and Carter was in the back corner, he made a double gun gesture (Similar to Finn Balor) and a loud "Phaaa" sound before delivering a massive Spear that nearly ripped Drake in half. You'd think that after a spear like that he'd go for the pin, but Carter had other plans. He took Drakes lifeless body and locked in Guillotine submission choke lock. Baylor and Smokes laid lifeless after being taken out by OTM earlier, and with no one backing him up, Drake had no choice but to tap.
"Talk about a debute, Book. I don't think I saw someone make quick work of a champion like that in ages."
"I know what you mean. This Jaxon Carter came to make a statement tonight and what's what he did."
later that night, before the main event if the evening. A back stage segment took place.
"Jaxon! Jaxon, please, a moment of your time! Carter!"
Jaxon stops. He doesn't look at Stone, he just looks down at him. Price and Nima flank Stone, making the interim GM look even smaller"
" Incredible debut. Truly. I've seen a lot of free agents walk through those doors, but I haven't seen anyone make a champion tap out that quickly since... well, ever. But we have a situation. Jackson Drake is currently in the medical room screaming about a 'workplace assault' , and more importantly, he's demanding a chance to get his dignity back."
Stone said, as he taps his tablet, showing the official match graphic for 'Stand & Deliver' in Las Vegas.
"Shawn Michaels and I just talked. Since you both have a clear schedule this weekend at Stand & Deliver we're making it official. One-on-one. Jackson Drake Vs. Jaxon Carter for the WWE Evolve Championship."
Stone looks up, waiting for a big reaction, a boast, a shout, maybe a threat. Jaxon slowly pulls his sunglasses down just enough to show his eyes. There's no excitement there. Just the look of a man who was handed a task he's already finished.
"A shot at the Evolve title on my first NXT live event?... Sounds fun."
He pushes past Stone without a second glance.
Booker T(V.O from the arena)
"You see that, Vic?! That kid didn't even blink! He treats a title match at WrestleMania weekend like he's going to pick up his dry cleaning! The Evolve Champion is in deep trouble,Shucky Ducky Quack Quack!"