Sunset Sharks vs Luke Cranston.

[Shadowheart]

In Klaus' mind, this was the perfect plan - no need to match strength with Luke. Just catch him off guard, take him down, and go for a quick, sneaky pin. Simple, right? And after watching what the bodybuilder had just done to Finn, Klaus was praying this would work.

The crowd held its breath as Klaus launched himself through the air, anticipation thick in the arena. For a split second, it looked like he might actually pull it off - until a massive, thick hand shot up and snatched him by the throat, stopping him dead in his tracks! A collective gasp rippled through the audience as Klaus' eyes went wide with panic, his legs kicking uselessly in the air. His hands shot up to claw at Luke's grip, fingers digging in, desperately trying to pry himself free. but it was no use. Luke's hold was ironclad and the crowd roared in approval!

"N-No, no, no—" Klaus sputtered, his voice laced with panic as he locked eyes with Luke, pretty much begging for some kind of mercy while the bigger male easily lifted him even higher before driving him into the mat with a thunderous chokeslam!

The entire ring shook on impact, Klaus' body bouncing violently before he landed sprawled out, motionless, staring blankly at the arena lights. A rough cough escaped him as his chest rose and fell, his body stunned.

Meanwhile, Finn had just made it back onto the apron, still aching from earlier, when he felt the canvas tremble beneath his bare feet. His head snapped toward the ring just in time to see Klaus laid out, Luke standing over him like a towering giant. "W-What the hell just happened?!" The blonde blurted, eyes wide, worry clear in his voice.

[CaptainL]

Klaus knew he was outmatched going up against Luke's brute strength, but he was hoping that if he was quick enough he might be able to make up for it. However, all he was doing was setting himself up for more trouble - as Luke was about to demonstrate! He launched himself right at the former bodybuilder only to be snatched right out of the air - and then, he would find himself suspended high over the ring, just waiting for the moment he'd fall. Some in the crowd had begun to cheer Luke on, but others were just amazed by the sheer power he was capable of unleashing!

And unleash it he would - he proceeded to drop Klaus down against the mat, driving the air out of his lungs under the impact! The canvas rumbled and the ring shook as he landed, but Luke stood tall, spreading his arms wide as he turned to face the cheers of the fans. He could never resist a good opportunity to show off, after all, and his strength was on full display tonight. But he wasn't done showing off, either - now that Klaus was down, Luke would turn and extend his elbow as he threw himself down on top of his opponent's chest for a hard-hitting elbow drop!

[Shadowheart]

Less than a minute in with Luke, and Klaus was already flat on his back. From the apron, Finn ran a hand through his hair, fingers gripping his blonde strands in worry. He didn't even bother shouting or anything - his voice would've been drowned out anyway by the deafening cheers for Luke. Whatever the bodybuilder had done, it must've been damn impressive, and judging by the way he was soaking in the adoration of the crowd, he knew it too.

And honestly? He could bask in it all he wanted. If it meant Klaus got a few extra seconds to recover, Finn was all for it. But, of course, Luke wasn't about to give him that luxury.

The bodybuilder soon turned back toward Klaus, positioned himself and proceeded to throw himself forward, launching an elbow drop straight toward his exposed chest! Klaus had really no time to react - his eyes widened in total horror as the blinding arena lights were suddenly eclipsed by Luke's massive frame. And then... boom!

The elbow slammed right into his chest, sending a violent tremor through the whole arena! The ropes rattled, and Klaus let out a sharp, gasping grunt, his legs jolting up from the impact. Spittle flew from his lips as he writhed beneath Luke's weight, a grimace of pain crossing his features.