TNW:R Presents: iMPACT (7/9/16) // GOLD RUSH TOURNAMENT

[Demon From Death Valley]

Taker would fall to his knees, covering up Mason after completing two momentum shifting moves. Hoping that he could slip away with a win after displaying all of this ring rust.  

[User 27621113]

Aleks would kick out after the referee made the 2 count!  

[Demon From Death Valley]

The Undertaker was a bit disappointed, disapproving of the kickout but he didn't allow any of his emotions to be shown. Keeping the same distraught face throughout the match. The Undertaker would apply a choke hold to Mason, softening him up and targeting that neck-head area.  

[User 27621113]

Aleks would be placed in a choke hold by Taker, selling the move by kicking his own legs around.  

[Demon From Death Valley]

Taker would let go of the hold, after the ref would warn him to stop or he would be forced to call the match. Taker would stand up, bringing Aleks Mason up with him.  

[User 27621113]

Aleks would be brought to his feet, trying to catch his breathe therefore he didn't put up much a fight.  

[Demon From Death Valley]

The Undertaker would bounce back to the ropes, when he rebounded towards Aleks attempting a huge flying clothesline--showing that athleticism touched on earlier.  

[User 27621113]

Aleks was so focused on getting his breathing pattern back, he didn't see the aerial move coming. He was struck by the clothesline, falling down onto his back.  

[Demon From Death Valley]

The Undertaker would land after the aerial move, laying flat out on the mat--tired.  

[User 27621113]

Both men were down on the mat, so the referee had to do his job. He would begin to count, and if the count reached 10 this match would be called as a no contest. Aleks would hear the count as it reached 5, knowing he'd have to stand up to continue the match. If it ended, neither of these men would go onto the next round of the gold rush tournament. Aleks would slowly begin to get up, finally making it to his feet.  

[Demon From Death Valley]

Undertaker would allow the count to reach 7, before rising from the dead. Eyes stuck on Aleks Mason!  

[User 27621113]

Aleks would make eye contact with the Undertaker. Aleks would then smile, before running his thumb across his throat, and sticking his tongue out, mocking Taker's signature taunt that struck fear into the souls of many many men.  

[Demon From Death Valley]

The Undertaker would rise to his feet after being mocked, face blank and his motive was clear. Taker would waste no time, sizing up Aleks and sending strike after strike.  

[User 27621113]

What else did Aleks expect? He just made the deadman furious, getting hit by multiple strikes which would cause Aleks to stumble back. He would back up until he was back against the ropes.  

[Demon From Death Valley]

The Deadman would stop his assault, pulling him to the corner by him arm. Twisting and turning his arm along the way, he would use it as leverage to get on top of the turnbuckle. Getting a hold of his balance, he would scale the apron—diving for the Old School!!