MONDAY NIGHT RAW (3/26/18): GARGANO VS. NAKAMURA

[Chicago Makes Punk]

 

[Undisputed Adam Cole]

"THIS REBEL HEART!"
Name: Johnny Gargano
Height: 5'10
Weight: 199 lbs
From: Cleveland, Ohio









The stage was set. The crowd and people in attendance were in their seats. The
people were looking around the arena at the time as there was a quite arena.
All of it was set. And all of a sudden, the beat hit. The PA system blasted with
Johnny Gargano's theme song and was playing and echoing throughout
the whole arena. The claps were heard and clapped all around along with the
crowd clapping along to the theme song of Johnny Gargano. Eventually, a
guitar strum-slide was played and the female vocalist was heard singing
in Johnny Gargano's theme song. Gargano suddenly ran through the
curtain and then spun around in excitement. He had a glowing positive face
with his expression, and looked around the whole arena in with a smile on
his face. He placed the side of his hand and used it to block the lights that
were brightly glowing above him. He started to see all of the Johnny Gargano
signs that were rather custom sign fans or a Johnny Gargano section with
people with a piece of paper with Johnny Gargano's emoji sign on it.
He put his hand down and then started to walk backwards, being amazed
at how many people were there in attendance. Gargano then started to
confidently walk down the ramp looking around the arena, and then after
a while started to skip side-to-side being fired up here tonight. The announcer
heard the theme song and saw Gargano started to walk down, as the announce
started to lift up the microphone up to their lips and started to introduce him
into the ring. "From Cleveland, Ohio, weighing in at one hundred and
ninety-nine pounds, JOHNNY.....GAAAAAAAAARGAAAANNNO!"
The crowd would repeat the name of Johnny Gargano with the announcer
as it was heard loudly throughout the whole arena. The crowd were on
their feet wearing their t-shirts and holding up their personal custom signs.
Eventually as Gargano was walking down the ramp, he started to look
more forward where the ring was. He reached the end of the ramp and
eventually started to take a left turn to where the steel steps where. He
patted the steps as he quickly walked up them He started to grab the top rope
slide his hand as he walked to the center of the apron. And before entering
the ring, he looked back at the crowd and saw the biggest crowd of people
holding up their papers with Gargano symbol signs. He then lifted up his leg
over the second rope and then entered through it. He then quickly jogged
to the far corner and then climbed up to the second rope and got on top
of it. He put the side of his hand to look to where the crowd was again,
and had a even bigger smile this time. He pointed to the fan with the
Gargano sign and then quickly jumped down and turned around at the
same time. He then waited in the corner.

 

[The King Of Strong Style]

TNW:R Raw tonight was action packed with matches and excitement as fans piled into the arena that Raw was being hosted tonight. Shinsuke Nakamura, TNW:R's newest and most diverse superstar was backstage becoming prepared for his match tonight. He stood in the locker room, isolated from the rest of the men and women performers to do his stretches. Nakamura would stretch his long legs, often used to deliver intense and vicious kicks to his opponents in the style he adopted, Strong Style. A style of wrestling introduced by the great, legend, the first IWGP Heavyweight Champion Antonio Inoki. And now, decades later it is carried on by another Japanese star into the states. Shinsuke Nakamura would place his gear out on the floor, admiring the red and black colors that became synonymous with his character. Shinsuke would change into his gear to become ready for his match, drenching his hair in water to give a rock star look. A TNW:R crew member came to the locker rooms to inform Shinsuke his match would be coming up soon. Nakamura would get into the zone, while walking through the backstage area of the arena to the gorilla position. Shinsuke warmed his muscles up in gorilla, while being talked to by a producer. Shinsuke got ready for his cue, ready for the crowd to explode in happiness.

The lights would go out, as the beginning guitar of Shinsuke Nakamura's theme song, The Rising Sun, would begin. Green audio waves played on the visual screens on the stage. A few seconds into it, flashing red dots would replace the audio waves, before a flashing of red light appeared on the screen. Silence ensued only for a few seconds, and when it broke the name SHINSUKE NAKAMURA would appear on the screen. In the center of the stage, stood Shinsuke as strobe lights hit his body, making it hard for the fans to see him completely. This wasn't an entrance for those with epilepsy. Shinsuke moved his arms and hands in stiff movements. Nakamura would walk from out of the shadows, allowing the lights to return and his video packages to appear on the screens around the arena. He made his way down the ramp,doing his signature taunts that were much like dancing. "And his opponent: from Kyoto, Japan.. Shinsuke Nakamura!" Shinsuke's hands made movements similar to conducting a band or drumming, his arms crossed. He would make his way all the down the ramp, his movements being intensified. He turned the corner to the steel steps. He would then climb up the steps, and entered the ring. On one of the sides of the ring, he would grab the top rope, and hit his signature YeaOh! taunt, bending backwards with such flexibility. A single spotlight hit Shinsuke, presenting his graciousness. Shinsuke's entire body would hit the mat. He would then get to his feet, and back into the corner.

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[Undisputed Adam Cole]

The bell would signal to ring from the referee, and as it did, Gargano slowly started to circle the ring and stare at the "King of Strong Style". Johnny knew he was gonna get into a big fight here, and knew he had to bring his A-game here tonight. He measured Shinsuke as he was walking around the ring.  

[The King Of Strong Style]

Nakamura would circle the ring opposite of the Rebel Heart. He'd attempt to move in with a collar-and-elbow tie up  

[Undisputed Adam Cole]

Gargano would move in as well with the collar and elbow tie-up, as Gargano was struggling due to the height and reach advantage that Nakamura had. He slowly started to back up a bit towards the ropes.  

[The King Of Strong Style]

Shinsuke would push Johnny Wrestling into the ropes while in the tie up  

[Undisputed Adam Cole]

Gargano didn't expect the push as Gargano would bounce off the ropes off of the push and quickly came back to Nakamura.  

[The King Of Strong Style]

When Gargano came running back towards Shinsuke, he'd attempt to catch him in a side headlock and bring him down to the mat  

[Undisputed Adam Cole]

Gargano was quickly taken down by the headlock as Gargano was struggling while in the headlock. He quickly reacted by attempting to use his legs to choke and hold Nakamura in a scissors-type hold for the moment, trying to break the headlock at the moment.  

[The King Of Strong Style]

Shinsuke would release the headlock, now being locked between Garagno's legs. He'd kick his legs in the air, while pushing Johnny's legs away before quickly getting to his feet.  

[Undisputed Adam Cole]

Gargano would quickly get up to his feet as well, as he quickly made eye contact with Gargano. He had a little smile on his face, and wiped his face a bit before starting to circle the ring again. He started to raise his arms looking maybe for another lock-up with Nakamura.  

[The King Of Strong Style]

Shinsuke would smile, displaying his mouth piece as the two met on their feet. Once again, they'd move into a lock up together. This time, Shinsuke would quickly force Gargano back first into the ropes while still maintaining the lock up  

[Undisputed Adam Cole]

Gargano was suddenly pushed into the ropes as Nakamura was on him. He lifted up his arms, waiting for the referee to signal Shinsuke off of him this time.  

[The King Of Strong Style]

Nakamura heard the referee's count begin, which would lead to a disqualification. Shinsuke would release the hold, but decide to play some mind games as he placed his head on Gargano's stomach, and began swaying his arms back and forth like a rag doll