Before the show began, Arnold made researches about all four opponents he would be taken on in the Fatal Five-way Elimination Match. Only their past match videos couldn't show enough, so he went ahead checking the history and honor records of each opponent.
Landon Bishop appeared to be the demoted superstar from Slamdown after failing to secure a new contract deal with the management. He not only failed to secure a contract with the big show, but he also failed to take a spot in the high-level roster of Grindhouse Wrestling.
It's not as if he suddenly fell weak, the roster seemed to have been full.
Meanwhile, Thane Ryder was the former Omega Champion who had lost the title five months ago. He failed to re-win the title after two rematches, but luckily, he was close to winning himself another opportunity.
The devourer was the well-known Caspian Night. Arnold had heard of him countless times since he entered the Grindhouse Wrestling show. Caspian Night was a former superstar from Legacy Pro Wrestling, a different wrestling promotion different from Ultimate Revolution Wrestling which was usually based in America and Europe.
After some controversial issues, Caspian Night left on mutual consent, believing that his career would soar high in the rival promotion. Since his arrival, he had been undefeated, conquering every opponent until he made his way to this opportunity. His finishing move was a deadly finisher, and so far, no one had been able to even kick him out. When delivered, the opponent could be forced to sleep for even a minute.
"That's crazy," Arnold mused.
"He must be the greatest threat amongst the four of my opponents. But anyways... There are still different ways to capture a lion."
Arnold smiled with his ring finger on his lips.
His fourth, Orion Silver, was just a one-year-old Grindhouse star who was still struggling to take the spotlights. Although he was strong and skillful, compared to the other three, he was the weakest. At least, it wasn't as if he was downgraded for Max Fury.
Of course, for everyone, Max Fury should be appearing as the weakest.
These four men were currently the best of the Grindhouse low-level roster, and if he could defeat them, well then, he would prove to be the second strongest.
Taking the title would only show that he is the best.
After his research, he went for a warmup with Mark and Lila around the fields. It was only 11 am, yet the arena was already getting filled up. The noise from a distance almost gave the vibes of Wednesday night, however, the show haven't begun yet.
While on a warmup, Arnold checked his stats.
[Name: Max Fury.]
[Age: 23.]
[Signature Finish: Neckbuster (S-class).]
[Skills: Neckbuster...]
[Skill Level (Intelligence): 14.]
[Strength: 11.]
[Agility: 15.]
[Endurance: 12.]
[Attack Power: 12.]
[Honor: None.]
[Wages: $1600 per week.]
After not focusing more to improve his Strength, Arnold only gained a single point to his Strength but gained four points to his Agility, and three to the others. His Intelligence had also increased by 8, so he was quite delighted with the progress.
However, what Arnold didn't realize blew his mind.
[You have gained 50 overall attribute points.]
[Congratulations host, you have gained a new Skill.]
[The system is checking new Skill.]
[New Skill checked.]
[Skill: Sorrowful Kiss.]
[Do you want to inspect the Skill?]
'Whoa... Okay?'
A bright glint suddenly appeared in his eyes.
[Skill name: Sorrowful Kiss (SS-class).]
[Skill Description: A fierce knee strike launched against the nose, mouth, and jaw of the opponent. To use this Skill, you must have 50 attribute points.]
'Which I already have, right? Huhu?' Arnold released a small laugh.
[Yes, host. But you have to practice and perfect the Skill before you can be able to use it.]
'I know about that. It's a few before the show begins. I will surely practice the Skill before then.'
[No way, host. You should be mindful of your match. After today, you can go ahead and practice "Sorrowful Kiss".]
'But...'
[There are no "Buts". I am your advocate. I live inside of you. I know everything that could have both good and bad effects on you.]
[Just listen to your Advocate, host. It would never hurt.]
Arnold's face turned grim.
To be frank, he was excited to have gained a new Skill in the first place. He believed that this new Skill which was an SS-classed skill could help even more than Neckbuster would.
A Fatal Five-way Elimination Match isn't just a match, it's more like a war!
Arnold was a little dubious about the possibility of winning. He might have won the triple threat match, but he feared that the same luck might not repeat itself anymore.
After all, he wasn't so strong to be able to defeat four men.
At this moment, only the system could help.
But even if the system helps... Wouldn't he be the one to work things out? It was his duty to physically secure his destiny, and become the Max freaking Fury that he is.
Rise to the very top!
And become the greatest!
With the system giving him the motivation he needed, Arnold felt the fears dying, erasing without a trace.
After all, he suffered as a target in the triple threat match, now that this was involving five people, and he had gotten no beef with anyone, there shouldn't be much to worry about. It would just go in the usual professional wrestling way, right?
When the time for the show began, the arena was full and vibrating. The main events came in a blur, and Max Fury was dressed and ready, just like his opponents.
This time, he was the first to enter the ring but that didn't stop the rate of acknowledgement from his fans. The rate of cheers tonight was greater than that of his debut night.
With the blazing sound of "Monster by Skillet" echoing all over the arena, Arnold displayed the Max Fury glory, inhaling and exhaling to puff out the dreadful feelings.
"The following contest is scheduled for One Fall!"
"ONE FALL!!!"
"And it's a No.1 Contender Fatal Five-way Elimination Match!"
Arnold was introduced after some minutes and so we were the others. After the appropriate introductions, the match began.
However...
To see four figures turning against him...
'Damn it!'
"Why always against me, huh???!"