(Friday Night Dynasty is live! A brief montage plays, showcasing the events of Noche de Violencia, part of the yearly EAW Christmas Show tradition: Ronan Malosi is able to win the Champions Showcase triple threat that included Bea Valentine and Roberto De La Rosa. Diamond Dixon defeats Kensingten Calhoun-Astor, even if it can be seen as controversial as Tyrone Montgomery played a hand in the decision. Xander Payne defeats Ryan Wilson Joseph. The team of Myles, Jake Smith and Drake King are able to defeat Hans Grayson, Drake Armstrong and Michael Machina. And in the main event, Jamie O’Hara defeats Cy Henderson.)
(A live shot pans over the Coliseo Eduardo Dibós in Lima, Peru before we head on inside, where the fans are wearing glitter and sparkle everything for the upcoming new year! Stew-O, Flannery McCoy and Jake Mercer are all stand-by, wearing black, gold and silver attire to match the new year theme.)
Stew-O: HERE WE ARE! THE FINAL DYNASTY OF 2023! WELCOME EVERYONE TO THIS EXICTING EDITION OF OUR LIVE BROADCAST!
Jake Mercer: I’ve got my new years’ resolution down pat already! I just need to catch up to Ronan one day and ask him what his workout routine is! Gotta stay as strong and fit as our honorary Kaiser!
Flannery McCoy: Oh boy. I don’t even wanna know why you would do that. Still, we have time before 2024, and we have plenty of action to look forward to tonight! The King of Elite tournament kicks off with a bang as we have eight Elitists fighting to advance to the semi-finals! Then, we have Ms. Extreme against AIRI Evergarden and Milli Banks and Rory Slate duking it out again! Finally, we have our main event, with Xander Payne going up against Michael Machina!
Stew-O: There is plenty to look forward to as we close things off with a bang!
(Friday Night Dynasty then goes from the commentary desk to the stage as ‘Enemy Strike’ by Yuki Hayashi begins to blast through the speakers. The crowd roars as a confident Myles is seen making his way out to the stage with the World Heavyweight Championship in tow. He takes his title and raises it into the air. Pyro is seen shooting out behind him as from there he makes his way down the ramp.)
Stephie Love: Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome… he is the NEW EAW WORLD HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPION!!!!!!!! THE PEAK… MYLES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
(Myles enters the ring and takes a microphone for himself from the ringside area. He then makes his way toward the center of the ring, raising his title one more time into the air while ‘Enemy Strike’ comes to a close. Myles then begins to speak from there.)
Myles: It’s been done.
(The crowd roars loudly for this, Myles taking a look at the World Heavyweight Championship over his shoulder before looking back up.)
Myles: My third World Championship in this company, but this time I do not bear regret. I do not come out to the ring, dragging it behind me with a dark cloud over my head like it had been in the past. For the first time in quite a long time, I am able to stand here and say… that I am happy. That I bear unbridled joy for having accomplished such a feat, and there is no sort of regret with how I’ve done it. It’s been well documented how my past two reigns as World Champion came to be. The first one coming after it was the byproduct of New Eden’s implosion, not really feeling like I had earned it on my own merit. The second came with the burden of knowing what I had done to my Siobhan, and the disappointment that I had continued to bear even as Champion, especially with the unfortunate demise that had followed leading into Fighting Spirit. It’s a time in my career that even though most would feel happy about being at the top of the business I regardless see myself looking back on in disappointment. And I knew that from there I couldn’t let it end like that. I couldn’t walk away from EAW knowing that I never got to experience the true feeling that I deserved what I had worked for. So from then on out I made sure that I had accomplished everything that I had set out to do and that becoming a World Champion again was absolutely not out of reach.
Myles: It didn’t come without roadblocks, I can’t say that it was easy. Pain For Pride I faced Limmy Monaghan for my first opportunity, and although I had come in with the notion that it was an opportunity that was gifted to me out of pity from the Champion because of what had happened, that wasn’t going to stop me from fulfilling my destiny. Even then though that proved to be rocky, and I had ended the Season falling short. It was a bitter pill to swallow, and the disappointment that followed was felt heading into Season 17. I wasn’t going to let it get to my head though, I already had too much on my mind to let it compromise what I had worked hard to fight for. So I kept pushing, and it led to yet another World Championship shot inside of a Dynasty ring against the reigning Champion at the time Bronson Daniels. It was a fight worth putting up, and even Bronson cannot deny you of the fact that I had pushed him to the absolute limit. But I’ll say in all honesty that I had lost again, but just as all the times before, I wasn’t going to let it end on that note. I wasn’t going to let the World Heavyweight Championship elude me again, that’s why I called my shot. I beat my past demon in the form of the man who beat me at Pain For Pride, Limmy Monaghan, and I had qualified for the Extreme Elimination Chamber, hoping that it would be the last and final time that I would need to put myself in a situation like this. Lo and behold…
(Myles pauses, once again looking at his title.)
Myles: I had accomplished everything that I had sought out to do. I had done everything that I could have possibly desired and after fighting tooth and nail in a match that was proven not to be easy for any of the Elitists involved, I did it. Finally, after all of my hard work and determination I could safely say that I, and this is a very strong word that I am certain I can use for this occasion, deserved the World Heavyweight Championship. Not many people can say that they’ve done it, and it was proven through the determination of many of the Elitists in the Chamber with me. But even then I stood above the rest, truly at the PEAK of Friday Night Dynasty and Elite Answers Wrestling. So that just begs the question of what is next for me heading into 2024, with the World Heavyweight Championship around my waist, steering the ship here on Dynasty. Well the answer is pretty simple-
(Suddenly, while Myles is speaking, ‘All Of The Lights’ by Kanye West ft. Rihanna, Kid Cudi begins to blast through the speakers of the arena. The crowd roars into cheers as Jake Smith is seen making his way out to the stage. Myles turns to Jake, looking quite amused at this, as Jake begins to make his way to the ring.)
Stew-O: Well here comes Jake Smith who I am certain is hungry to be first in line for the World Heavyweight Championship.
Jake Mercer: WELL HE’S GOTTA WAIT! There’s only one person that should be first in line, and that’s THE KAISER!
Flannery McCoy: Well…
Jake Mercer: I KNOW DAMN!
(Jake makes his way up the steel steps and into the ring. He asks for a microphone which he is handed while ‘All of THe Lights comes to a close. From there, Jake then begins to speak into his microphone toward Myles.)
Jake Smith: Congratulations.
(The crowd cheers as Myles nods his head.)
Jake Smith: You did exactly what you said you would do, you came out on top, even against me. I won’t deny that I was set on becoming World Heavyweight Champion, and I wasn’t going to let anyone, not even you, stop me from doing just that. So I had come in looking to put on the best performance of my career to feel, just as you, that I had earned this opportunity, and I did put on such a performance. I showed everyone a Jake Smith that not many people have seen before, and with that it got me so close… but in the end so far. I fell short of expectations, I did what I did not want to do, and I failed. While others would see being final two as an accomplishment, I don’t, and I want a chance to redeem myself. I want an opportunity at the World Heavyweight Championship against you and if you are the fighting Champion that everyone knows you to be then you are going to accept.
(Myles smirks as the crowd cheers at the prospect of a rematch between the two. Myles opens his mouth and looks to speak but before he does… ‘My War’ by Shinsei Kamattechan hits as Bronson Daniels is seen making his way out to interrupt the two. He looks disappointed after what happened at Road To Redemption as he makes his way down.)
Jake Mercer: BOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!
Stew-O: Well we should’ve expected Myles to have an appearance by Bronson Daniels as well. Who I’m certain is looking for something that he feels he has earned himself, just like Jake, and that is a rematch for the World Heavyweight Championship.
(Bronson makes his way into the ring, already having a microphone in his hand as ‘My War’ from there comes to a close. Bronson then begins to speak.)
Bronson Daniels: I feel like I should congratulate you too as well, Myles. You had done it, and I had said firmly that regardless of who it was, whether it be between the two of you if not myself, then I would be the first one to give them a round of applause for what they were able to do. But a part of me can’t help but feel regret over making it to the final two as Champion, and I want to make sure that I correct that wrong. As the former World Heavyweight Champion, I am asking you, Myles, for a rematch myself.
(Jake raises an eyebrow, not exactly keen on that.)
Jake Smith: Well, I’m sorry, Bronsom, but I feel like if there was anyone entitled to it then it’s me. You know, the one who eliminated the former Champion.
Bronson Daniels: We’re not doing this again, Jake.
Jake Smith: I’m sorry, Bronson, but we can’t be talking about who deserves what without speaking the facts.
Bronson Daniels: Well I got just as far as you did, and I put on just as much of a performance as you say you did at Road To Redemption. I had earned that World Heavyweight Championship, and I had worked hard to get to the point that I am at today. I’m not going to let it go to waste because I stepped aside and let my best friend have the opportunity first. I am going to take what I feel I deserve and that is a second opportunity.
Jake Smith: You had your chance and you blew it, Bronson. Maybe if that was actually the case you would’ve made it to the final two.
Bronson Daniels: I know how easy it is to weaponize my failures against me, Jake, and I’m not surprised to see you acting like this. But I reached that platform in my career because I am a World Championship level competitor and the proof was me walking into that match as Champion in the first place. You promised that your first shot would be your last and you failed to do it, so turning that logic around…
(Jake doesn’t look very happy at that, and shakes his head.)
Jake Smith: Fine, then how about we do this. Next week on Dynasty, the first one of 2024, you and I have a match. Whoever wins, the winner will be facing Myles at King of Elite for the World Heavyweight Championship.
(The crowd cheers and Bronson does not hesitate to nod his head.)
Bronson Daniels: Deal.
(Bronson slams his microphone down to the ground and leaves the ring as ‘My War’ blasts through the speakers again. It leaves Jake inside the ring with an amused Myles, who is more than welcome to see how this unfolds. The two of them stare down one another while Bronson leaves the area without a second glance, Friday Night Dynasty then beginning to fade to elsewhere from there.)
(A commercial is seen for King of Elite, along with the King of Elite and Empress of Elite tournament.)
(Backstage, Tyrone Montgomery can be seen walking through the halls with Diamond Dixon not far behind. She has a clipboard in hand, dressed in business casual along with him, looking cute yet comfy. The duo are all smiles, excited to end the last Dynasty of the year on a high note. As they continue to trek forward, Tyrone comes to a stop by a small room. Not much leeway. Inside was someone seated by a desk akin to that people would see in high school, all hunched over and uncomfortable. Tyrone grins.)
Tyrone Montgomery: Everything alright in there, Richard?
(Richard Grant raises his head and grunts, looking away from the seemingly endless files of paperwork that are on his desk.)
Richard Grant: Oh yeah, sure, everything is just fine and dandy over here, Tyrone.
(Sarcasm laces his tone, which draws Diamond to raise a brow and narrow her eyes at him. However, Tyrone snickers.)
Tyrone Montgomery: That’s the enthusiasm I like to hear from you. Now, Richard, I have some other stuff I want you to do. You’ve been doing a fantastic job in your new role, so I think you can handle a bit more, wouldn’t you say?
(Diamond scribbles down on her clipboard and tears off a piece of paper, handing Richard a dizzying list of numbers for him to call.)
Tyrone Montgomery: I need all of those people confirmed for meetings this upcoming week. Also, I was thinking of getting a nice treat for myself and Dixon. I think there were some New Year’s-themed donuts at that bakery shop not too far from the arena? It’d be great if you could get some of those along with some hot chocolate for us.
(His grin only grows wider and more smug. Richard’s eye twitches, but he sighs.)
Richard Grant: Sure thing, Tyrone.
Tyrone Montgomery: Excellent. Now, don’t dally too long. I want it all done by the end of the show.
(Richard frowns, but he doesn’t complain. Tyrone and Diamond look content enough. They head pass another room where Kensingten Calhoun-Astor can be seen looking absolutely miserable. However, the moment she spots them, she perks up, calling out to them.)
Kensingten Calhoun-Astor: Hey! You!
(Tyrone pauses.)
Tyrone Montgomery: Is that how you greet people where you’re from? :mjlol:
Kensingten Calhoun-Astor: Only to lowlife snakes who deserve absolutely no respect whatsoever. You think I’m going to accept what happened at that christmas show? Not only did you embarrass me, but you screwed me over!
Tyrone Montgomery: Did I now?
Kensingten Calhoun-Astor: Yes, you did! That was low even for you, Tyrone! I would’ve won if it wasn’t for you, so don’t you dare act innocent with me! You don’t get to ignore it or me when–
Diamond Dixon: Aight, you can back up now.
(Diamond immediately gets in between Tyrone and Kensingten, who takes a couple steps back out of shock.)
Diamond Dixon: Tyrone’s decisions and words are final. Did you forget that? Whatever he says or wants to happen goes, and there’s noting you can do about it. So, I suggest you get to stepping unless you wanna lose the only job you have. Or, don’t. I’m sure your husband will be glad to have you back home.
(Kensingten looks on, absolutely offended. However, Diamond’s point was made crystal clear, and she and Tyrone continue to walk. Kensingten watches on in anger before the shot fades to a scene of the ringside area. ‘Deli’ by Ice Spice hits, and the fans cheer. Tyrone and Diamond come on out, heading to the ring.)
Stephie Love: Ladies and gentlemen, introducing at this time, the assistant to the general manager, Diamond Dixon, and the Dynasty general manager, Tyrone Montgomery!
Stew-O: Here is Tyrone, back in full force with Diamond Dixon in tow, and what a comeback!
Jake Mercer: It sure is! The fans are as happy as can be seeing him around!
Flannery McCoy: It does seem like the morale from the EAW universe has shifted exponentially to a more positive one since he came back at Road to Redemption. Richard and Kensingten were unpopular, and his return was seen as a much-needed breath of fresh air. With his suspension over with, Tyrone as resumed main control over Dynasty, and thngs have been sailing smoothly!
Stew-O: And Tyrone is given a microphone. Seems like he has some things he wants to address with the audience!
(His theme fades and Tyrone smiles.)
Tyrone Montgomery: Good evening everyone, and happy holidays! I hope you’re all fine!
Crowd: WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!
Tyrone Montgomery: That’s what I like to hear! It feels food to be back for my first full Dynasty since my suspension ended, and it’s only fitting that it would be for the last Dynasty of the year. 2023 sure did fly by! However, just like the rest of you likely are, I am more than excited about the new year and what it may hold.
Tyrone Montgomery: Now, let’s talk about what’s been going on around here. We’ve seen some incredible matches, intense rivalries, and unexpected twists. Dynasty has truly delivered week after week, and I have to say, it’s good to be back and be a part of it. But you know, as much as I love to entertain and be entertained, there’s something more important than the matches and the championships. It’s the energy that all of you bring every time we step into this arena. The passion, the excitement, and the unbridled enthusiasm is what makes professional wrestling the incredible spectacle that it is. As we wrap up 2023, I want to express my gratitude to each and every one of you. Whether you’re here in the arena, watching from home, or catching up on all the action later, you’re the heartbeat of this industry. Your cheers, your chants—everything you bring to the table makes wrestling and EAW as a whole what it is.
Tyrone Montgomery: Now, looking ahead to 2024, I’ve got some big plans, and I know Dynasty has some surprises in store for all of us. New challenges, new faces, and, of course, more jaw-dropping moments that will keep us on the edge of our seats. In fact, we already have our plans for the new year in motion as the King of Elite tournament is in full swing!
(The fans cheer loudly.)
Tyrone Montgomery: Yes, I am just as excited as you are! This tournament means a lot to us as it can possibly shape the whole future of the company. A world championship opportunity is at sake along with the crowning achieving of being the undisputed King of Elite, and I know that the Dynasty side will bring their absolute best. Joso and Cody Maverick have been firing off all week, passionate as can be, as well as Hans Grayson and MITSU. We have Mig De Decker and BRAE who are two budding stars who can be as bright as can be if allowed the opportunity to do so. And of course, we have the winners for Most Improved and Next Up in Jay Jerry Johnson and Drake Armstrong who have positioned themselves as the future of this promotion, and they are willing to go hard against each other in order to showcase that. It’s an exciting time, and exciting to witness it all firsthand how much the men here on Dynasty truly are passionate about winning this tournament. I have no doubt in my mind that one of them will get the job done at King of Elite and bring home the crown to the red brand this time around!
Tyrone Montgomery: Onto other matters, we also have the Extreme Enigma Battle Royale, which was won by Prince Tohru of KAI-ZEN. He put on an incredible performance and rightully deserved that win. On top of the bonus that comes with winning, he has been granted a shot for the New Breed Championship at King of Elite! And speaking of championships, I am more than aware of the situation that arose between Jake Smith and Bronson Daniels. So, next week, we will have a number one contender’s match set up between them where the winner will go on to face Myles for the World Heavyweight Championship at King of Elite!
Stew-O: Dynasty sure is shaping up to be interesting already leading up to King of Elite!
Jake Mecer: Yeah, no kidding!
(Tyrone smiles, content with the announcements he made.)
Tyrone Montgomery: Dynasty is in good hands. There won’t be any more corruption or unfairness. No rednecks stepping out of line. Dynasty is going to be all for the fans, and nothing is ever going to get in the way of th–
???: HEY!
(The fans start to boo. Tyrone turns to the stage along with Diamond.)
Flannery McCoy: Oh, boy. She’s here.
(Kensingten storms in with a microphone, glaring at Tyone from the stage.)
Kensingten Calhoun-Astor: I don’t know who has your head gassed up but just because you might have the final say on Dynasty decisions doesn’t mean you get to boss me around and treat me like I’m some second class citizen like you two welfare cases standing in the ring. I’m still a person of power here and my uncle is still an owner and nobody tells me what to do but him.
Crowd: :jr:
Jake Mercer: Did she really just say that?! Oh man!
(Diamond laughs, shaking her head. Tyrone doesn’t look bothered. However, the fans boo relentlessly at Kensingten.)
Tyrone Montgomery: Well, if your uncle knows what’s best for his niece he’d know it’s to shut the hell up for once and not do something that pisses off the Saudi government.
Crowd: WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
Kensingten Calhoun-Astor: Excuse me? How dare you talk to me like that!
Tyrone Montgomery: Because John Conning doesn’t have any say in this, you answer to me for the foreseeable future and if you want to be defiant all I have to do is make one phone call to turn your life upside down.
(Kensingten snarls.)
Kensingten Calhoun-Astor: … Fine. Enjoy your little leverage for now. However, that divorce will finalize one day and when it does I’mtaking back Dynasty and the two of you will be working at KFC to make ends meet.
Diamond Dixon: :mjlol:!!!
Tyrone Montgomery: Oh yeah? I’d like to see you try. But until then, you’re dismissed.
Kensingten Calhoun-Astor: I–
Tyrone Montgomery: You’re. Dismissed.
(Kensingten huffs and leaves. Tyrone smirks. ‘Deli’ hits the speakers again before Dynasty fades to commercials.)
(A commercial plays for Wingstop, featuring BRAE and Milli Banks.)
Stephie Love: This match is scheduled for…
Crowd: ONE FALL!
(‘Trophies’ by Drake started playing as a mixed, but loud, reaction erupted from the crowd; Joso walked out from behind the curtains with a cocky strut to the beat of his theme song, making his way down to the ring.)
Stephie Love: INTRODUCING FIRST! HAILING FROM BRONX, NEW YORK, WEIGHING IN AT 206 POUNDS… HE IS THE NEW ERA, JOOOOOOOOOOOOSOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
Jake Mercer: Just look at the confidence that the New Era has! This man is coming off a CAREER-DEFINING win at Road to Redemption! After all the hardship and struggle Joso had to go through, he triumphed over a bonafide legend in Chris Elite! HE DON’T MISS!
Flannery McCoy: The way he went about it, though, just doesn’t sit right with me or a lot of the audience here in Lima. He betrayed someone who considered him a friend because of his aggression!
Stew-O: Like him or hate him, Joso is going to do what he likes, and at Road to Redemption, he got a huge win. Tonight, we’ll see if he can continue that burst of momentum in the first round of the King of Elite tournament… ah, and there is his opponent!
(‘Lord Knows’ by Drake featuring Rick Ross began playing as a similarly mixed reaction erupted from the crowd! Cody Maverick barged out from behind the curtains and started marching down to the ring with an arrogant swagger to his step, trash talking as he stormed down to the ring.)
Stephie Love: AND HIS OPPONENT! HAILING FROM LAS VEGAS, NEVADA, WEIGHING IN AT 235 POUNDS… HE IS THE SIIIIIIN CITYYYY SUPERSTAAAAR…… CODY! MAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAVERIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIICK!
Stew-O: No matter what, you can’t count Cody Maverick out! This rising New Breed has been on a tear since he debuted in Elite Answers Wrestling, boasting an impressive singles record and gaining the attention of the crowd in a short amount of time, be it positive or negative!
Jake Mercer: Don’t forget his performance on the Dynasty before Road to Redemption! He showed he could go toe to toe with our dominant New Breed Champion, Michael Machina, in an intensely competitive triple threat match alongside NVOA! Hell, he’s not even the guy that got pinned at the end of it!
Flannery McCoy: With how impressive Maverick has been in one-on-one matches, there’s no telling who is going to come out on top in this match! Both men are coming into it with all the motivation to win and all the skills to do it!
(Ding! Ding! Ding!)
Stew-O: And the match is underway! The hungry New Breed, Cody Maverick, immediately bursts out of his corner and starts lighting up the New Era with a flurry of fists! Keep in mind, ladies and gentlemen, that Maverick is an accomplished boxer and a former Golden Gloves winner at that!
Flannery McCoy: Joso is learning that fact as we speak, those punches look like they hurt more than most Elitists’ strikes! The pressure is on, and Maverick’s fiery offense has Joso backed up to the ropes; he grabs them, signaling the referee to get in the way, putting an end to Maverick’s offense!
Jake Mercer: OH, but just as Maverick puts his hands up, Joso fires off a strike of his own straight to the jaw of the Sin City Superstar! He was caught off guard, stumbling back as Joso sprints around and gets behind him!
Stew-O: Both of these elitists have full confidence in themselves, but overconfidence can lead to a shift in the tides rather quickly! Joso snaps on a tight waist-lock and launches Maverick back with a perfectly executed German Suplex! Maverick lands hard but gets up quick, still fresh; however, the moment Maverick does, Joso follows up with a gruesome-looking roundhouse kick!
Flannery McCoy: That one looked like it hurt! Maverick staggers back and lands against a corner of the ring; Joso follows suit, reddening the cheek of the Sin City Superstar with a sharp slap! This angers Maverick, who gives a backhand slap of his own!
Jake Mercer: I love it! Both of these guys aren’t willing to give an inch to the other! It looks like Joso is taking the reins, though, as he bashes the side of Maverick’s head with an enziguiri! This causes Maverick to collapse to a seated position, where Joso rains down with rope-assisted stomps!
Stew-O: The use of the ropes has the referee coming back in to clear things up, but just as he does, Maverick grabs Joso’s ankle and trips him over! The New Era falls flat on his back as Maverick swiftly rises back up and looks for revenge!
Flannery McCoy: OH! Maverick follows up on his downed opponent with a jumping elbow drop! That’s over two hundred pounds of muscle crashing down, and you just know Joso felt all that weight! Maverick yanks him back up and shoves him into the corner, before using that boxing experience to unleash another barrage of punches! How much do you think Joso can withstand before he gets knocked out!
Stew-O: Well, Joso certainly isn’t looking to get eliminated from the King of Elite tournament as he covers his head up with both arms to guard! Maverick has to change up his strategy, and he does so by forcefully grappling Joso out of the corner and lifting him up in the air! Look at the power on display as Maverick holds Joso up before planting him with a vertical suplex! Now that’s classic wrestling offense right there! Maverick may have a boxing background, but don’t make the mistake of underestimating his grappling! With so much at stake, Maverick goes for a pin!
ONEEEEE!
Jake Mercer: BUT JOSO KICKS OUT! You won’t be getting rid of the New Era that easily! Maverick may be looking to prove he’s one of the fastest rising New Breeds, but Joso DEFINES the New Era! Maverick grabs Joso by the wrist and yanks him back up before launching him with an Irish Whip! The New Era gets sent sprinting across the ring before bouncing off the ropes!
Flannery McCoy: Maverick prepares to clothesline Joso inside out, but the New Era ducks under and picks up speed as he rebounds off the opposite ropes! As he runs back towards Maverick, who goes for the clothesline yet again, Joso leaves the ground and crashes into the Sin City Superstar with a dropkick!
Stew-O: Maverick gets launched back with the sheer force of the kick, falling back onto the mat! Joso cracks his neck, still feeling the brunt of the punches, but walks over to his opponent.
Joso (Off-Mic): I. Don’t. Miss.
Jake Mercer: Look at the bravado on display! Before Maverick could try to contradict him, Joso bashes his head and pulls him into a front facelock and PLANTS him with a DDT! He doesn’t let Cody recuperate, though, as he pulls him back up by the wrist and hits a vertical suplex of his own! Say what you will about him, Joso is incredibly competitive and wants to one-up his opponent every step of the way! Now he’s going for a pin of his own!
ONEEEEEEEEEEE!
TW-
Stew-O: BUT MAVERICK KICKS OUT AS WELL! Joso smacks his lips in frustration before unleashing some mounted strikes on his opponent! Punch after punch, he doesn’t let up until Maverick catches one of his fists and rolls over on top of him to unleash mounted strikes of his own! Going head to head in a strike-off with a former Golden Gloves boxer probably isn’t the best strategy here!
Jake Mercer: Maverick gets sent flying, though, when Joso uses his legs to throw Maverick off with a monkey flip! Joso jolts up and rebounds off the ropes; however, Maverick gets up quickly too, causing Joso to switch-up his strategy mid-sprint! As Maverick looks to unleash a rolling elbow, Joso jumps towards the direction of Maverick’s other arm, spinning and pulling Maverick down as he does so with a slingblade!
Flannery McCoy: Maverick is down, but Joso gets back up and keeps running towards the ropes! However, he doesn’t turn around to rebound, he jumps right onto the middle rope and springs off of it, doing a backflip mid-air before landing on Maverick with a springboard moonsault! He starts to go for the pin, but thinks better of it and gets back up; it seems he realizes Maverick has more in the tank!
Jake Mercer: However, he’s looking to make sure there’s NOTHING left in that tank by the time he’s done! He grabs a fistful of Cody’s hair and tucks his head between his quads! What’s he looking to go for here- OH, he’s lifting Maverick up! He’s looking to plant him with Crimson Peak! Unfortunately for the New Era, Maverick’s not having it, flailing his legs and weighing himself down as much as possible!
Stew-O: Joso keeps trying, but look- now JOSO IS GETTING LIFTED! OH, and Cody plants him with a backdrop to escape the threat! Just LOOK at the height Joso got on that! Joso clutches at his back as he arches it, slowly staggering up before getting his wrist grasped by Maverick! Cody goes for the Irish Whip, launching Joso once again; however, as Joso tries to duck under as he did before, Maverick ducks himself and catches Joso, using the speed and momentum against him with DEEP END! THE SPINEBUSTER HITS!
Flannery McCoy: Cody’s feeling the effects of Joso’s relentless offense, but he’s returning it every step of the way! He sees the king’s crown in his future as he gloats over his opponent, before looking to finish him off! He forces Joso back on his feet before turning him around and grabbing a hold of his arm! He’s looking to lock in a half-nelson, but Joso did his homework and knows exactly what Maverick is going for! He struggles and struggles before launching a rapid set of back elbows to the side of Cody’s head, knocking him silly!
Jake Mercer: Those elbows certainly didn’t miss! Maverick felt so close to victory, but you don’t got it until you’ve GOT it! Joso follows up with a superkick to continue with the dire assault to Maverick’s head before lifting him up for another vertical su-NO! HE ADJUSTS MID-LIFT AND PLANTS MAVERICK FACE-FIRST WITH AN EXECUTIONER FROM HELL! THE CROWD IS GOING WILD AS JOSO IS FEELING IT!
Stew-O: HE YANKS MAVERICK HEAD-FIRST BETWEEN HIS QUADS ONCE MORE, BUT GRABS THE LEGS SO THAT CODY WON’T BE ABLE TO FLAIL OUT OF IT! JOSO LIFTS HIM UP–
Jake Mercer: AND DRIVES HIM HEAD-FIRST INTO THE MAT WITH HEAVEN’S GATE! HEAVEN’S GATE! THE PACKAGE PILEDRIVER HIT, AND CODY LOOKS TO BE OUT OF IT! JOSO HOOKS THE LEG AS MUCH AS HE CAN AND GOES FOR THE PIN!
ONEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!
TWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
THREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!
(DING! DING! DING!)
Stew-O: AND JOSO DOES IT! AFTER AN INTENSELY COMPETITIVE BATTLE, JOSO IS ABLE TO COME OUT ON TOP AND PROGRESS IN THE KING OF ELITE TOURNAMENT!
Flannery McCoy: No shame to Cody Maverick, though, who put up one hell of a fight against a more experienced opponent! You could see how much Joso was pushed in that match, but ultimately, the New era came out on top! And what a win, giving Maverick a rare singles loss that hasn’t been seen since his debut!
Jake Mercer: HE DON’T MISS! HE DON’T MISS! HE DON’T MISS!
(‘Trophies’ by Drake began playing once again as Joso had his hand raised by the referee in victory, while Cody slowly came to with his hand pressed against the roof of his head. The video feed fades elsewhere as Joso’s celebration continues.)
[SCREENBAR: PREVIOUSLY RECORDED – KOBE, JAPAN]
(Friday Night Dynasty opens up to a setting completely different from where the arena is, and it seems this is a vignette as it is a dark and gloomy setting in the middle of the night. In a back alley somewhere in Kobe, Japan, four figures are seen making their way out from a door as it slams shut behind them. They’re quickly distinguishable as it’s revealed to be the members of KAI-ZEN, who stand in front of the camera looking dapper with fancy suits on. Ricky, Mig De Decker, Prince Tohru, and Shinzo Sasaki are all seen standing by, with Ricky quickly stepping forward in front of the three and beginning to speak.)
Ricky: 2023 has come to a close and with that I think it’s safe to say that KAI-ZEN’s presence has been felt. Would I be lying if I said it went exactly as planned, yes. There is no denying that my partners here have faced some tribulations that are looked back on with disappointment. But it’s too late for those that have been praying for our downfall, for the statement has already been made. Our names are in the mouths of many, and our performance at Road To Redemption was proof of that.
(The camera then transitions to a flashback of the kickoff show for Road To Redemption, specifically the Extreme Enigma Battle Royal. The final two of the match being KAI-ZEN member Prince Tohru, and a former member in MITSUBACHI, hungry for revenge against the group for what they have done to him.)
Gavin Kirkland: TOHRU SHOVES MITSU AWAY AND BOTH OF THEM ARE BACK UP, TOHRU RUSHES FORWARD AND GOES FOR A CLOTHESLINE TO THE HEAD- BUT MITSU DUCKS UNDER AS HE HAS HIM IN RIPCORD LARIAT POSITION-
Stew-O: THAT WOULD’VE BEEN ANOTHER ‘DOYEN’S DOMINION’ BUT TOHRU UNWINDS HIMSELF AND CONNECTS WITH A FOREARM SHOT TO THE FACE OF MITSU! MITSU STUMBLES BACK AS HE RUSHES TOWARD HIM, GOING FOR ANOTHER BOOT TO HIS FACE TO TRY AND CATCH HIM OFF GUARD- BUT MITSU IS SENT TO THE ROPES INSTEAD BY TOHRU…
Gavin Kirkland: AS HE FALLS INTO A ‘IMPERIAL FLOWSION’! EMERALD TIGER DRIVER TO MITSU! TOHRU GRABS MITSU…
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Stew-O: AND THROWS HIM OUT! TOHRU HAS DONE IT! PRINCE TOHRU IS YOUR WINNER OF THE EXTREME ENIGMA BATTLE ROYAL!
(A lingering shot of Prince Tohru standing tall with Mig De Decker and Ricky is seen as they’re triumphant inside of the ring. It then goes back to KAI-ZEN as Ricky continues.)
Ricky: KAI-ZEN had the numbers to our name heading into the match, with both Prince Tohru and Mig De Decker competing. Many thought that a strategy like the one that we had implemented would blow up in our face, but it didn’t. As long as we had a say, it wouldn’t. So with Tohru winning, that was the proof that you needed that KAI-ZEN was more than just talk. We mean business, and we are out to dominate the entirety of Elite Answers Wrestling one way or another, and Road To Redemption was the perfect stepping stone for such. But we’re not satisfied with just that. Just because we got a singular victory to our name doesn’t mean that the work stops there, because what happened in the Battle Royale wasn’t all that happened that night…
(It then goes back to Road To Redemption on the same night. It’s the Cash in The Vault tournament finals between Charlie Marr and Shinzo Sasaki.)
Jake Mercer: CHARLIE STOPS HIMSELF THIS TIME!!! THE REFEREE DIDN’T GET DROPPED, AS CHARLIE MANAGED TO SAVE HIMSELF… BUT THEN SHINZO TESTS HIS LUCK, AND CHARLIE DES THE SAME EXACT THING; MOVING OUT OF THE WAY AND SHINZO HAS TO STOP HIMSELF IN FRONT OF THE REFEREE AS WELL! The referee looked almost terrified of being taken out right now by these two men who are out of control, looking away from the ring and pressed up against the ropes! Shinzo shakes the mental cobwebs, before turning back to Charlie–
Stew-O: ‘–THE QUEEN IS DEAD!!!!!’ THE DOUBLE UNDERHOOK DDT SPIKES SHINZO SASAKI IMMEDIATELY INTO THE MAT… AND IT WAS ON THE STEEL CHAIR THAT WAS STILL LYING IN THE RING! RICKY IS PISSED OFF, THE REFEREE WAS LOOKING THE OTHER WAY STILL AND DIDN’T CATCH IT AS CHARLIE ROLLS SHINZO OFF THE CHAIR BEFORE PUSHING THE CHAIR OUT! CHARLIE DRAGS SHINZO TO THE CENTER OF THE RING, HOOKS THE LEG! THAT’S IT! SHINZO HAS NO WAY OF KICKING OUT NOW!
ONEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
TWOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
TTTHHHRRRRRRREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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(DING! DING! DING!)
Stephie Love: HERE IS YOUR WINNER OF THE CASH IN THE VAULT TOURNAMENT… AND NEEEWWWWW MR. CASH IN THE VAULT…. CHARRRRLIEEEEEE MAAAAAARRRRRRRR!!!!
(The camera then goes back to a disappointed Ricky, and in the background a displeased Shinzo as he eyes the camera.)
Ricky: While there’s a lot that could be said about what happened, the Cash in The Vault finals was a coming out party for someone like Shinzo Sasaki, and he took a former, now current, World Champion to his absolute limit in the form of Charlie Marr. For any common man, that would be something to hang your hat on, it would just be enough and something to brag about. But in the eyes of Shinzo, and admittingly the rest of KAI-ZEN, that means he has failed. That means he is a failure. I know Shinzo very well, and have been with him for a long time, and I know just how much of a generational talent he is and somebody who this whole Friday Night Dynasty roster from top to bottom should be extremely wary of. He’s not going to stop at just his performance in the Cash in The Vault finals at Road To Redemption, he’s coming for more and more and his next motive I am certain will be made clear by the time the next episode of Dynasty is said and done.
(Ricky smirks, leaving the eerie statement at that, as he eyes Mig De Decker, who has a determined expression on his face.)
Ricky: Then, there is Mig, the man who will be representing KAI-ZEN in the King of Elite tournament. I am certain, just as he is, that he is going all of the way and becoming the new King of Elite. That is when he becomes a World Champion at any time of his choosing, then truly, 2024 will be our year. Remember this, 2024 will be the year of KAI-ZEN, and by then we plan to hold all of the gold.
(Ricky smirks as all the members of KAI-ZEN begin to make their way out of the scene. The vignette from there comes to an end as Friday Night Dynasty then transitions back over to the present moment.)
Stephie Love: The following contest is the FIRST ROUND OF THE KING OF THE ELITE TOURNMENT and is scheduled for one fall!
Crowd: One fall!
(The crowd erupts in cheers as ‘The Leaving Song Pt. II’ by AFI playa through the speakers and the crowd cheers somehow even louder as Hans Grayson comes out ecstatic to see the fans cheering him on as he makes his way to the ring.)
Stephie Love: Introducing first… From Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada… Weighing in at 219 pounds… He is “Fire Heart”… HAAAAAAAAAAAAANS GRAYSOOOOOOOOOON!!!
(‘il vento d’oro” by Yugo Kanno is heard through the arena replacing Han Grayson’s theme song as MITSU makes his way out the entrance way as Ricky and KAI-ZEN aren’t seen with MITSU as he makes his way down the ramp.)
Stephie Love: Introducing his opponent… From Sōka, Saitama, Japan… Weighing in at 187 lbs… He is “The Golden Doyen”… MITSUUUUUUUUU!!!
(DING! DING! DING!)
Flannery McCoy: The match is underway, and to remind the audience, this is Round One of the King of the Elites Tournament! A bunch of talented stars from each brand is competing to move on to the next round and eventually reach the crown of “King of the Elites”! A title that comes with a lot of potential benefits and career skyrocketing! That’s what former New Breed Champion Hans Grayson and MITSU are fighting for tonight! Pacing in the center of the ring— MITSU quickly grabbed the arm and locked it! Pulling it upwards on! MITSU is already trying to inflict damage early on in this match! The more he can wear down that arm. Twisting it around and DROPPING Hana down to one knee! He’s still having his arm twisted in an awkward position! If I didn’t know any better, I would think the goal would be to twist that arm off completely! It’s a common strategy: get rid of the arm — eliminate any risk of offense mounted back at him later! MITSU is brilliant for aiming for the arm early.
Jake Mercer: It’s wrestling 101, and MITSU is not wasting any time with the fundamentals, wanting to quickly get his win back after what some might call a shocking loss at Road to Redemption in the Enigma Battle Royale! You can see that frustration from how he continues twisting and— WAIT! Look at Hans! Quickly rolling forward, Kip up to his feet, and now referencing that arm lock on his opponent! Hans is just quick! There is a reason why he was the New Breed Champion! Now giving MITSU a taste of his own medicine— OH! MITSU with a kick to the gut! Making Hans hunch over, trying to get some air back into his lungs! MITSU flipping him onto his back! LOOKING FOR A STOMP— HANS SITS UPRIGHT! HE MISSED! NOW GOING FOR A KICK— BUT GRAYSON ROLLS HIM UP!
ONE!
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TWO!!
Stew-O: MITSU MANAGING TO KICK OUT AT TWO! Hans and MITSU are now back to their feet- HANS DUCKING A CLOTHESLINE! Catching MITSU with a dropkick instead, Hans seems to be in his element! MITSU slid out of the ring to avoid any more damage. Look at Hans, continuing to stare down MITSU with a confident smile. He can’t get too confident, though. Getting too full of yourself this early can lead to significant slip-ups. But it looks like that arrogance enticed MITSU to return to the ring! ARMDRAG BY HANS! MITSU back runs RUNS INTO A KNEE STRIKE TO THE GUT! Hans sends MITSU to the ground and transitions into a crucifix pin! It’s an impressive display of technical wrestling!
ONE!
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TWO!!
Flannery McCoy: ANOTHER KICK OUT! Hans has been trying to pull out slippery victories! End it early. Save your strength for the next round! That’s always the goal for the tournaments. How well are you coming out of this match and going into your other one? Hans tries to grab MITSU, but once again, MITSU gets out of the ring to get some space. Hans continues to taunt MITSU as he walks around the ring. That taunting seemed to work last time, but MITSU learned from his mistake. He is climbing up on the apron, taking his time to get back into the ring instead of rushing it. There we go! Face to face yet again. MITSU looks like he wants to do another tie, and- OH! MITSU is kicking Hans in the gut! What a cheap shot!
Jake Mercer: You call it a cheap shot! I call it brilliant! You don’t need to show your opponents any more mercy than the basic rules of a wrestling match! You do what you can to get ahead, and that’s what MITSU is doing! Driving an elbow down into the back of the neck of Hans! Pushing him into the corner and- CONTINUING THE KICKS TO THE STOMACH! Grayson isn’t looking too good right now, but MITSU…MITSU is making sure that he wipes that confident smirk off his face! MITSU Irish whips him into the opposite corner- BUT HANS BOUNCES OFF WITH A CLOTHESLINE! WHAT IN THE WORLD?!
Stew-O: NEVER COUNT HANS OUT! Grayson grabbed MITSU and tossed him into the ropes- BUT MITSU HOOKS THE ARM OVER THE TOP ROPE, STOPPING HIS MOMENTUM! Grayson is running towards MITSU- BUT MITSU LIFTS HIM UP AND OVER! NO! HANS LANDS ON THE APRON! Grayson goes for a kick- BLOCKED BY MITSU! MITSU GOES FOR A ROUNDHOUSE- DUCKED BY HANS! MITSU STICKING HIS HEAD THROUGH THE MIDDLE ROPES- HANS JUMPS OVER AND HITS A LEG DROP TO THE BACK TO THE NECK OF MITSU! Amazingly, I have seen many Hans Grayson matches, and they never fail to impress me!
Flannery McCoy: Now look at Grayson! Looking for the SUICIDE DIVE- BUT MITSU MOVES TO ANOTHER PART OF THE RING! BUT HANS CHANGES DIRECTION, HEADING TOWARDS MITSU- BUT MITSU CATCHES HIM WITH A KICK! STOPPING DEAD IN HIS TRACKS! This match has been completely back and forth. Both men know what’s on the line and will do anything to move on to the next round! It can get scary when so much is on the line, and both men have something to prove. MITSU is getting Hans on the apron! What is thinking here? Stepping back and CHARGING FORWARD— KNEE TO THE CHEST BY MITSU! Now, that’s just brutal! I could have caved Hans’s chest in with that move!
Jake Mercer: Maybe that was the goal! Stop your opponent from breathing well. You can’t win a match when you’re out of breath clutching your chest! As I said, MITSU is thinking ahead, and that’s why he is the way he is. Strategic, Smart, and Vicious! Look at him kicking Han on the ground! It’s just his way of showing that he has control over this match, and there is nothing that Hans can do about it! Finally, MITSU grabs Hans and throws him back into the ring! Going for an immediate cover…
ONE!
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TWO!!
Stew-O: ONLY A TWO COUNT! MITSU is now finally in complete control of Hans! Quickly throwing him into the corner and STOMPING HIM OUT! GETTING HIM DOWN AND HUNCHED INTO THAT CORNER! MITSU doesn’t seem to be done, getting him back to his feet and- OW! HUGE STRIKE TO THE RIBCAGE! Swiftly now, getting Hans on his back and- DROPPING THE KNEE ON THE BRIDGE OF HANS NOSE! MITSU being as physical as he can be! Hooking the leg for another pin attempt! Can he get it this time around?!
ONE!
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TWO!!
Flannery McCoy: OUT AT TWO AGAIN! Hans is just resilient! He knows what’s on the line and will do everything possible to ensure he advances to the next round! Both men are. Just look at how red MITSU’s eyes are! With each kick out, each attempt at amounting to some offense, MITSU gets more and more aggressive- YOU CAN EVEN SEE IT IN THESE STOMPS! STOMPING ON HIS RIB CAGE! It’s just nasty work. Now look, grabbing the neck of Grayson and applying a chokehold! Wrenching it in tightly, there is nowhere for Hans to go…look at his face…it’s turning different shades!
Jake Mercer: I hate to call this one, but Hans might be out…wait a minute…WAIT A MINUTE! HANS IS FIGHTING BACK! HE TRYING TO MAKE HIS WAY UP TO HIS FEET! MITSU TRYING TO KEEP A HOLD OF HIM, BUT IT’S NOT WORKING AS WELL AS HE THOUGHT! HANS BROKE THE HOLD AND THREW MITSU CHEST FIRST INTO THE CORNER! The impact of sending MITSU back into a GERMAN SUPLEX! Completely folding MITSU like a lawn chair! Hans is now quickly trying to climb to the top rope, looking to finish things off— BUT MITSU CATCHES HIM WITH A KICK! Knocking him down on the top turnbuckle! Just nearly avoiding disaster, climbing up to the top rope with Hans, looking for a big move, hopeful to send Grayson packing!
Stew-O: Any move from the top ropes will take your opponent’s momentum and lock it in a box! All MITSU needs to do is get his footing and- WAIT A SECOND, HANS POPS UP WITH A HURRICANRANA SENDING HIM DOWN TO THE MAT! WHAT IMPRESSIVE ATHLETICISM BY HANS! MITSU is trying to get back to his feet— BUT GETS CAUGHT WITH A FLAMING PUNCH BY HANS! KNOCKING MITSU DOWN! Grayson is finally returning to the top rope; I think he is calling for it- THE GRAYSON SPLASH! A 450 SPLASH TO KNOCK OFF MITSU?!
ONE!
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TWO!!
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THREE!!!
(DING! DING! DING!)
Stephie Love: Here is your WINNER and ADVANCING TO THE NEXT ROUND…HAAAAAAAAAAAAANS GRAYSOOOOOOOOOON!!!
Flannery McCoy: A hard-fought match by both of these competitors, MITSU showed off his physicality and striking ability, able to put Hans down, but unfortunately not for good!
Jake Mercer: Well, that’s why he was a former New Breed Champion, and after this match, I wouldn’t be surprised if we called him the “King of the Elites”!
(Hans was on the top ropes, celebrating his victory with the fans cheering as the camera pans to MITSU, who sat on the apron disappointed at the result. The scene would then fade to black.)
(Friday Night Dynasty returns to show the backstage area of the Coliseo Eduardo Dibós, specifically a separate interview area. This is where Dynasty’s designated correspondent Michael Belfort is seen standing in front of an EAW backdrop with a smile on his face and a microphone in his hand. He takes a moment before beginning to speak.)
Michael Belfort: Welcome back! And what an episode of Friday Night Dynasty it has been so far! We’re still feeling the aftermath of the emphatic Road To Redemption Marquee Event, and while there were plenty of shockers to go around that weekend, there is one that I would like to focus on. As you know, later on in the night, Ronan Malosi will be having a Tribal Celebration in light of his history making second Interwire Championship reign. It is an outcome I am certain that not many people expected, especially the former Champion, who we have with us right now tonight looking to give his thoughts for the first time on the matter. So without further adieu, please welcome my guest at this time… Theron Nikolas!
(The crowd inside the arena gives a loud reaction as the camera pans over to Theron Nikolas making his way into the scene. He is obviously not in the best of moods right now, with a look of unsettled displeasure as he looks down at the ground with his hands in his pockets. Michael tugs at his collar, realizing how awkward the situation is right now, as he continues to speak.)
Michael Belfort: Well, Theron, we thank you for joining us. It’s been a rough couple weeks for sure, but if you don’t mind I’d like to get your thoughts on it. I know it’s been a long time coming for you winning a Championship in EAW, and to have it end in an unceremonious fashion like that, surely it’s not an easy pill to swallow.
(Theron looks down at the ground again, having to take the time to think about his words. It’s hard to formulate an answer, because it simply was not the result that he expected at all. He looks up at Michael, before beginning to speak.)
Theron Nikolas: I-
(Suddenly, Theron can’t finish what he’s saying.)
Stew-O: WELL WE WON’T GET TO HEAR THAT! THERON JUST GOT ATTACKED FROM BEHIND! BUT NOT BY A SINGULAR PERSON, BY MULTIPLE PEOPLE!
Flannery McCoy: IT’S KAI-ZEN!
(Shinzo Sasaki, Prince Tohru, and Mig De Decker quickly swarm Theron, taking him down to the ground and bombarding the former Champion with repeated stomps to his face and body. From behind, Ricky is seen admiring their work with clasped hands and a smirk on his face. Shinzo is barking orders, telling Tohru and Mig to move out of the way as he brings up Theron…)
Jake Mercer: SHINZO SENDS THERON AGAINST A PRODUCTION CRATE AS HE TOPPLES OVER IT! HE THEN DRIVES HIM AGAINST THE CONCRETE WALL AND BEGINS TO SLAM REPEATED PUNCHES AGAINST HIS FACE! THE DAMAGE HAS ALREADY BEEN DONE! THE POINT HAS BEEN PROVEN! WHAT MORE DO YOU NEED TO DO?!
(Mig and Tohru continue to stomp down on Theron, while Shinzo shoves the cameraman away and grabs a hold of the production crate that had been wheeled astray by the attack. He continues to yell orders at KAI-ZEN as they set Theron up…)
Stew-O: SHINZO JUST DROVE THE PRODUCTION CRATE AGAINST THE LEG OF THERON! AND HE’S DOING IT AGAIN OVER AND OVER AGAIN! MERCILESSLY! WHY ARE THEY DOING THIS?! WHAT ARE THEIR INTENTIONS?!
(Ricky ultimately comes in and stops Shinzo, nodding his head as a means of saying that the job has been done. The members of KAI-ZEN look down at the body of Theron, as he’s faintly grabbing his leg in agonizing pain. It’s left open-ended from there as Friday Night Dynasty abruptly begins to fade to elsewhere.)
(A commercial plays for Sephora, featuring the Jaded Hearts.)
Stephie Love: Ladies and gentlemen… The following First Round match of the King of Elite tournament is scheduled for ONE FALL!!!
Crowd: ONE FALL!!!!
(‘Out of The Black’ by Royal Blood starts to play throughout the arena as Mig De Decker slowly steps out as the fans start to boo loudly for him.)
Stephie Love: Introducing first… From Brussels, Belgium… Weighing in at 187 lbs… He is “The Realest Wrestler Around”… MIIIIIIIIIG DE DECKEEEEEEERRR!!!
Stew-O: Mig De Decker had an outstanding performance at Road To Redemption, but he couldn’t pick up the win as he was eliminated in the Extreme Enigma Memorial Battle Royale. Tonight he’s looking to redeem himself from that loss and pick up some much needed momentum into the new year!
Flannery McCoy: Last Dynasty of 2023 and best believe that Mig De Decker wants to close off the year with a win and come into 2024 with a big win as getting the win here tonight means he advanced to the next round of the King of Elite tournament!
(Mig slowly makes his way to the ring as he enters the ring and his theme song is quickly replaced by ‘Duel of The Fates – Epic Version (Remastered) [Cover] by Samuel Kim as it plays through the arena, and BRAE makes his way out to the ring with a confident strut.)
Stephie Love: Introducing his opponent… From Novosibirsk, Russia… Residing in Bray County, Ireland… Weighing in at 215 lbs… He is “The Imperial Symphony”… BRAEEEEEEEEE!!!
Jake Mercer: This is a very determined man that is looking to pick up a very big win here tonight to get some momentum and advance in the King of Elite Tournament!
Flannery McCoy: Both Mig De Decker and BRAE want this badly the question of the hour however is; who wants this win the most? Well we will find out very soon!
(Ding! Ding! Ding!)
Stew-O: The bell has rung and the match has begun as both Mig De Decker and BRAE stare each other down as BRAE charges towards Mig De Decker, but Mig is able to grapple onto BRAE and grab him from the back as Mig starts trying to put BRAE down to the mat! Mig knees the back of BRAE’s knees causing him to kneel on one knee to the mat as he starts to try and wrench on his arm, but BRAE is able to reverse it into a Snapmare as BRAE knees Mig’s back for extra offense before getting back to his two feet. BRAE now slowly picking up Mig from the ground, but Mig with an elbow to the face of BRAE causing him to let go of Mig as Mig quickly throws a Stiff Forearm causing BRAE to stumble a bit back as he goes for a Stiff Headbutt sending BRAE right towards the ropes as he catches himself before falling on his rear end! Mig De Decker using the ropes to his advantage as he Irish Whips BRAE to the other side of the ring as he rebounds off the ropes and is met with an an Exploder Suple-
Jake Mercer: BRAE stopping Mig De Decker right before he could completely hook in the Exploder Suplex as BRAE reverses it into a Belly-To-Belly Suplex that plants Mig right back down on the ring mat! Both these gentlemen are fighting for the opportunity to advance to the next round of the King of Elite tournament and best believe that both these men want to pick up some momentum after failing to win the Extreme Enigma Memorial Battle Royale at Road To Redemption! BRAE was so close to winning that match that I have to say… He’s my favorite to win here tonight especially with how he’s been able to overpower Mig De Decker here tonight; I mean just look at how easily BRAE is able to pick him up into a Suplex position, but he’s not dropping Mig just yet as he’s looking for a Stalling Suplex here tonight as the crowd starts to chant the seconds BRAE can keep Mig De Decker in this position!
Crowd: ONE!
Crowd: TWO!
Crowd: THREE!
Crowd: FOUR!
Crowd: FIVE!
Crowd: SIX!
Crowd: SEVEN!
Crowd: EIGHT!
Crowd: NINE!
Crowd: TEN!
Jake Mercer: TEN SECONDS AS BRAE QUICKLY PLANTS HIM BACK DOWN ON THE MAT! I mean that is the personification of power if I have ever seen it as BRAE is still trying to really put the hurt on Mig De Decker as he starts to deadlift the grounded Mig looking to execute a Deadlift German Suplex in which BRAE is able to execute it flawlessly as BRAE quickly tries to put poor Mig in a Single Leg Boston Crab!
Flannery McCoy: Mig however is able to escape as he uses his other leg to kick BRAE away from him! One thing you do not want to try against “The Realest Wrestler Around” is try to get technical against him and put him in any type of hold, because one thing Mig De Decker is known for is his technical ability inside this ring as he quickly gets up while BRAE tries to charge towards him as Mig quickly puts him down with a Exploder Suplex that successfully lands this time around! Wasting no time, Mig starts to run the ropes as he goes for a Leg Drop to the back of the head as BRAE attempts to get up while being on all fours! Talking about being one of our best technicians inside that ring, Mig De Decker is quickly able to quickly put BRAE into a Triangle Chokehold as he’s looking to make the big man pass out here tonight! BRAE has no form of escaping as he’s in the middle of the ring while Mig De Decker has this chokehold hooked in very tightly! It may be over before it even started here tonight for BRAE…
Stew-O: It may seem like BRAE has completely passed o- NO, NOT JUST YET AS BRAE IS USING ALL HIS STRENGTH AND POWER TO PICK HIMSELF UP WHILE MIG STILL HAS THE HOLD LOCKED IN AS HE POWERBOMBS MIG OFF OF HIM! BRAE is here to fight and he won’t go out just yet. He starts to yell for Mig De Decker to get back up as Mig slowly but surely gets up, but is quickly met with a Discus Clothesline that almost plants Mig down to the ground once again… Yet, BRAE quickly grabs onto Mig before he falls face first to the mat as he hooks Mig De Decker into a Rear Naked Chokehold and makes the choke hold tighter and tighter by the second! Can “The Imperial Symphony” pick up the win right here tonight after being able to escape from a chokehold just a few moments ago or will the technician Mig De Decker find a counter for this hold before it’s too late?!?
Jake Mercer: Oh c’mon quit asking stupid questions Stew! Of course Mig will find a counter, he’s been training with KAI-ZEN ever since joining them up and BRAE may have the power advantage, but Mig is the technician here as Mig used the ropes to roll right on top of BRAE for a quick cover; talk about being a genius technician inside the ring as the referee goes for the cover!
Referee: ONEEEEEEEEEE!!!
Referee: TWOOOOOOOOOO-!!!
Jake Mercer: A kick out by BRAE as he’s forced to let go of the hold allowing Mig De Decker to escape, and Mig uses this to his advantage real quick as right before BRAE can fully sit up, Mig De Decker comes in with a Sliding Knee Strike to the face as Mig wastes no time climbing to the second rope and quickly dives with a Knee Strike targeting the head! Clearly Mig has found his focus for this match as he goes for a Jumping Knee Strike to the head before mounting on top of BRAE as he starts throwing strikes to his head, but BRAE is able to quickly to grab onto one of his strikes and roll him over as BRAE gives Mig De Decker one of his own Headbutts before getting back up and slowly starts to climb to the top rope.
Flannery McCoy: Both these men are getting more and more intense as the match continues on as both these elitists are giving it their all to be closer to becoming the King of Elite by winning this whole tournament! BRAE is yelling at Mig De Decker as Mig is slowly picking himself back up using the ropes as BRAE takes off and successfully connects with a Top Rope Clothesline as BRAE rolls back up on his feet and quickly puts Mig De Decker into a Single Leg Boston Crab which he’s able to hook in successfully making the hold tighter the more Mig tries to crawl towards the rope, but BRAE is not budging as he pulls him back to the middle of the ring! Mig is clearly struggling to get out, but he resists the pain from the hold to grab onto BRAE’s right leg and pull it back causing BRAE to release the hold! Mig De Decker, not letting go of the right leg quickly transitions into a Tequila Sunrise submission hold! Oh how the tables have turned now here tonight ladies and gentlemen!
Stew-O: Mig is putting that hold in tight, but BRAE mustering up all his strength starts to crawl towards the rope. Mig De Decker tries to pull him back to the middle of the ring, but BRAE proved to be too powerful compared to Mig’s attempts to pull him back as BRAE quickly holds onto the rope as the referee calls for a rope break! Mig lets go immediately as he wears a confident grin on his face while heading to the turnbuckle as he climbs to the second rope. BRAE slowly picks himself back up as he’s kneeling on one knee as he looks up and is quickly greeted with a Second Rope Shining Wizard to the kneeling BRAE as Mig executes it beautifully as he rolls back up to his feet! He’s right in the corner as he’s looking to prepare his signature move as BRAE picks himself back up slowly as he gets back up on his feet, but is quickly met with a “Blood Hammer” as the stiff elbow lands right on BRAE’s jaw and quickly Mig De Decker goes for a cover!
Referee: ONEEEEEEEEE!!!
Referee: TWOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!
Referee: THREEEEEEE-!!!
Jake Mercer: A kick out from BRAE just in time as Mig De Decker isn’t too surprise about it as he slowly starts to pick up BRAE as he’s looking to set him up for the “Butterfly Effect” Double Underhook Piledriver, but BRAE is not budging as he starts to pick Mig De Decker up on his shoulders, slips his arms from Mig’s grasp, and drops Mig De Decker on his knees for a Gutcheck as BRAE gets the upper hand once again! BRAE isn’t done punishing Mig just yet as he picks him up by his arms and sets him up for a Butterfly Suplex sending Mig De Decker across the ring as Mig uses the ropes to pull himself to the outside as he starts to slowly get back up, but BRAE from behind quickly holds Mig in place… Oh I think I know what’s going to happen here as BRAE starts to unleash “The Ten Beats of BRAE” as the fans start to count alongside BRAE!
Crowd: ONE!
Crowd: TWO!
Crowd: THREE!
Crowd: FOUR!
Crowd: FIVE!
Crowd: SIX!
Crowd: SEVEN!
Crowd: EIGHT!
Crowd: NINE!
Crowd: TEN!
Flannery McCoy: That’s ten as Mig De Decker falls down to the outside of the ring as BRAE taunts towards the fans while Mig slowly crawls his way to the barricade as he picks himself back up. BRAE slides out of the ring and notices Mig De Decker using the barricade for support as he takes a few steps back and is looking for “Morrigan” as the Running Bicycle Kick looks like it’s about to connect… MIG GETS OUT OF THE WAY PUSHING HIMSELF AWAY AT THE LAST MINUTE AS BRAE HAS HIS LEG STUCK ON THE BARRICADE FOR A SECOND ALLOWING MIG DE DECKER TO CHOP BLOCK THE BACK OF BRAE’S OTHER LEG RIGHT IN THE BACK OF THE KNEE AS THE REFEREE STARTS THE COUNT!
Referee: ONE!
Referee: TWO!
Referee: THREE!
Referee: FOUR!
Jake Mercer: Mig is not wasting any time as he quickly positions BRAE into a Russian Leg Sweep right onto his knee causing to BRAE to hang on the barricade with his leg still stuck on the barricade as Mig De Decker takes a few steps back and runs towards BRAE kneeing him right in the abdomen causing BRAE to finally fall onto the ground! Mig picks up BRAE and quickly throws him inside the ring as he himself starts to climb to the top rope. BRAE is able to get slightly up as he’s kneeling, but before he can fully get back on his feet Mig dives off the turnbuckle into a Diving Lariat that plants BRAE back on the mat! I think Mig is looking to end things right now as he yells for BRAE to keep fighting on as BRAE slowly gets up… Mig starts to run the ropes as he’s looking to connect with a “MKO Kick”…
Flannery McCoy: “MORRIGAN” OUT OF NOWHERE CONNECTS AS BRAE FALLS RIGHT ON MIG DE DECKER FOR THE COVER! IS THIS ALL SHE RODE HERE TONIGHT AS THE REFEREE STARTS THE COUNT!
Referee: ONEEEEEEEE!!!
Referee: TWOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!
Referee: THREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!
(DING! DING! DING!)
Stephie Love: Here is your winner and advancing in the King of Elite Tournament… He is “The Imperial Symphony”… BRAEEEEEEEEE!!!
Stew-O: What a display of raw talent and toughness from both these men, but at the end of the day BRAE’s power and strength was too much for Mig De Decker as BRAE picks up the win and is one step closer to becoming the King of Elite!
Jake Mercer: What did I say? BRAE has what it takes to win this whole tournament, but I cannot in good conscience not give Mig De Decker his flowers as he showed that REAL GRAPS are definitely back ladies and gentlemen!
Flannery McCoy: “Real graps” indeed, but tonight BRAE walks out of 2023 with a good amount of momentum and into 2024 with an opportunity of a lifetime which we all know he will do everything to make sure he is called king by the end of this tournament!
(BRAE is seen walking away from the ring with a confident smirk on his face as he confidently struts to the back as Mig De Decker is seen picking himself up looking frustrated over this loss as the scene fades away to black.)
(Backstage, Kensingten and Richard can be seen standing outside nearby an office, finally being allowed a break. However, Kensingten in particular looks upset. Arms crossed over her chest, a sour look graces her face.)
Kensingten Calhoun-Astor: It’s not fair, Richie. None of it is fair. We couldn’t even spend the holidays together because of what happened at Road to Redemption.
Richard Grant: Yeah, like you being married still!
Kensingten Calhoun-Astor: What? No, I mean, legally, yes, but it’s not like we’re in love anymore–
Richard Grant: But you once were?
(She sighs.)
Kensingten Calhoun-Astor: Once. But that was a while ago, Richard, and things have changed so much since then. I want absolutely nothing to do with him.
Richard Grant: Yeah, but… you just up and left? Like, high-tailed it for real without consulting him or anything?
Kensingten Calhoun-Astor: I–
Richard Grant: Look, Kenni, I love you, but I don’t know if I want to get on the bad side of the freaking Saudi government. They don’t play around. Plus, if what Tyrone and the Prince said were true, then there are some fears I have.
(Kensingten looks absolutely deflated hearing that.)
Kensingten Calhoun-Astor: Richard…
Richard Grant: I just need time to process everything, is all. Besides, it should give you more opportunity to divorce that bastard and finally pull yourself away from him. As much as I may want to have a relationship with you, we can’t move forward until you get that resolved. You gotta get him outta our hairs before pursuing love elsewhere or you can get yourself and others hurt.
(Slowly, she nods her head, understanding that Richard was ultimately right.)
Kensingten Calhoun-Astor: I will. I promise. I just wish there was some way we can get Tyrone out of our hair. That arrogant fool thinks he can do whatever he wants, but he has a rude awakening in store for him.
Richard Grant: Ha. Well, we sure can agree to that. That damn boy thinks he can walk around like a hot-shot now. I hate how John has allowed for him to act this way. Maybe there’s truly not much he can do, but still, Tyrone is going to do everything he can to be petty and make things miserable for us.
Kensingten Calhoun-Astor: Ugh, he is so pretentious. He has us working like dogs underneath his boot and thinks he can treat us as second class citizens. I oughta–
???: Ahem.
(The two turn, looking to see that Milli Banks interrupted them. She gives them a quick little smile before speaking.)
Milli Banks: Sorry for interrupting and all of that, but um, I’ve been meaning to hit up someone from the management team real quickly about something.
Kensingten Calhoun-Astor: Well, you came to the right people – even if Tyrone seems to forget that. What can we do for you?
Milli Banks: Well, you see, King of Elite is in full swing and that’s cool and all, but like… what about the Empress of Elite tournament? Usually, it starts the same time. Unless it’s gonna be kicked off next week?
(Richard and Kensingten both blink, as if Milli was speaking to them in a different language. Confusion riddles Banks’ face.)
Milli Banks: So… is it happening next week, or….?
Kensingten Calhoun-Astor: Oh, bless your heart. It’s not happening next week.
Milli Banks: It ain’t?
Richard Grant: Nope. It ain’t. In fact, it isn’t happening at all because the tournament is cancelled for the foreseeable future.
Milli Banks: ???
(The fans in attendance let out a myriad of shocked reactions. Milli is caught off by the news.)
Milli Banks: Wait, hang on, seriously? But it’s a yearly tradition! You can’t have a King of Elite show with the Empress of Elite tournament.
Richard Grant: Well, we can, and the decision is final. You can thank your friend for that.
(Milli scoffs.)
Milli Banks: I dunno man, this is drastic.
Kensingten Calhoun-Astor: Well, if it had been just one bad seed, we probably would’ve been able to push through and make it work. However, she wasn’t the only one who screwed the pooch throughout the tournament’s history. There have been way too many winners who either messed things up for themselves or simply weren’t ready for that sort of moment, so we decided it would be best to put it on the back burner for now. If and when we decide to bring it back, we want to ensure that its prestige isn’t going to be ruined.
Milli Banks: Alright, whatever. But what about women like me who have been busting their asses all season long to get an opportunity like that? Matter of fact, I at least deserve to make some kind of play when it comes to being a world champion. I mean, I defeated many of them in time here, including Ms. Extreme at Road to Redemption. I know I’m ready for that next level, and I wanna get there no matter what–
???: Of course you do.
(Milli stops. However, upon realizing who the voice belongs to, she can’t help but sigh and roll her eyes.)
Milli Banks: What do you want?
(Ms. Extreme enters the fray, looking straight at her with her piercing gaze.)
Ms. Extreme: Well, you’re loud as hell, so it isn’t hard to find you. However, I did hear what you have to say, and I’ll give you that, you got the best of me that one time but all you did was piss me off even more. In fact? I’m even angrier now and more motivated than ever and all I want to do is kick ass. Anybody in myway is going to get it, even if it’s you.
Milli Banks: Me? Really?
Ms. Extreme: Yeah, really. Any other day I would have gotten the best of you. Now, youwoke up a beast in me that you won’t be able to overcome.
Milli Banks: Oh, brother, here we go again. So, what, you want seconds of this ass-whooping? I beat you, sis. You weren’t the better woman out of the two of us at Road to Redemption. But look at you, doing whatever you can to cope with that reality. I’m surprised you not talking about how you’re “being used to put others over” like in your little promos, whatever that’s supposed to mean as if we don’t control our own fates and are just puppets on a string with your scary, conspiracy ass.
Ms. Extreme: Coping? Me? Cope? Never. It’s just the fact that I’ve lost matches to people who I KNOW I’m better than and that includes you. But don’t worry, going forward I won’t let that happen again.
Milli Banks: Happen again? Bitch, we not doing this right now. You wanna talk about kicking ass against people in your way, but I already beat you and I’m focused on world championship gold now and you don’t have any for me to win so you’re the one who is in the way. I suggest you get to stepping.
Ms. Extreme: And I suggest you watch your mouth, unless you want a repeat of what happened last time. I’ll remain in the way because if there’s anybody who’s going to get world championship gold it’s gonna be me, the actual former world champion who succeeded in securing a longest reigning record.
Milli Banks: Geez, Camille, great for you! We know that already! Thank you, very cool! You want a cookie for repeating that fact for the millionth time as if I don’t know that already?
Ms. Extreme: No, I just want to beat your punk ass and get a world title ag–
???: If we talking world titles, then I want my shot at one, too.
Kensingten Calhoun-Astor: Oh, great. The whole peanut gallery is here.
(SOSA Henderson steps on in, coming in between Milli and Ms. Extreme.)
SOSA Henderson: Look, just hear me out for a second. I get that Road to Redemption wasn’t my best performance, but I’m more than ready to make up for it. I wanna bounce back and bounce bag big, you feel me? And I know I have what it takes to do that.
Richard Grant: (sigh) It just seems like you keep saying that, SOSA. That chamber match was your chance to prove you could be a world champion again, especially after you lost to Bronson, and look what happened.
SOSA Henderson: Aight, and I get that. Truly, I do. I know I messed up. I know I didn’t do enough. However, I’m still the same guy who helped lead my team to victory at Territorial Invasion. I’m the same man who gave Bronson the toughest defense of his title reign. I still have it in me, man. All I’m asking is for one more shot to showcase that. ‘Sides, if Camille can sit here and act entitled when she lost fair and square, I can stake my claim too.
(Ms. Extreme narrows her eyes.)
Ms. Extreme: Entitled? Yet, look at you. At least I don’t walk around begging for title shot after title shot. You’re an unmotivated asshat who picks and chooses when to give a damn, but when I know my worth and can actually back it up, I’m entitled?
SOSA Henderson: Hell yeah. You acting like a lil bitch, in fact. You need to get over yourself, Camille. You lost, and if you feel like you’re owed a title match, then so should I. Besides, a motivated SOSA Henderson can whoop your ass any day of the week.
Milli Banks: Oop!
Ms. Extreme: Is that ri–
???: Stop bickering, damn.
(Chris Elite walks in, shaking his head.)
Chris Elite: Y’all about to give me a headache up in here…
Richard Grant: Oh god, you too?! What do you want with us?
Chris Elite: Man, if people wanna prove themselves, then I might as well throw my hat into the conversation. Besides, it’s been a while since I last competed for a world championship. Maybe losing to Joso kinda sours how I’ve viewed, but all season long, I’ve shown I can actually bounce back and go back to my winning ways. Everyone else has gotten their fair shake, like SOSA, despite everything, so hey, why not me?
SOSA Henderson: And what is that supposed to mean?
Chris Elite: You know what I’m on. Don’t act dumb.
SOSA Henderson: Nah, lemme hear it. I’m real curious.
Chris Elite: I mean, you and I swapped places. Now you’re the one who is known more for consistency issues than me at this rate.
SOSA Henderson: And you still ain’t? Man, I woulda tore Joso apart, but of cours when you’ve been washed for a long time, you forget what it’s like to actually be better than the younger talent here.
Milli Banks: You hear that? He means you, Camille.
Ms. Extreme: Okay, Milli. Keep talking shit and see if I don’t knock your teeth down your—
(CREEEEEEEEEEEEEK!)
Diamond Dixon: Yo, cut it out! Stop all this rah-rah nonsense in front of my damn door!
(Everyone shuts up.)
Diamond Dixon: Seriously, chill. You guys have spent the past few minutes bickering instead of being people who actually wanna act like they’re ready to be world champs. Still if you’re all that desperate, then you’ll get your shots in the near future. Trust.
(Everyone seems satisfied with that.)
Diamond Dixon: Now, if you don’t mind, can y’all go? I’m trying to watch Baddies East.
(Diamond closes the office door shut. Kensingten and Richard head back to their own separate offices. Chris and SOSA leaves, while Milli heads off to prepare for her match, and Ms. Extreme heads to the gorilla position. The shot then transitions to the ringside area, where the next match is ready to start.)
Stephie Love: The following contest is scheduled for ONE FALL!!!!!
Crowd: ONE FALL!!!!!!!!
(‘The Story Of Yomiyama’ by Kow Otani would hit the speakers of the arena to a frenzy of boos, as AIRI Evergarden makes her way out onto the stage, looking extremely focused for tonight’s match. She would begin to make her way down the ramp and to the ring, ready to pull off a huge upset tonight.)
Stephie Love: INTRODUCING FIRST! RESIDING IN SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA! WEIGHING IN TONIGHT AT 170 POUNDS! SHE IS THE ‘INFINITY!!!!!!’ AIRI EVERGARDEN!!!!!!!
Stew-O: AIRI Evergarden has had a very impressive run here in EAW since her debut on the Friday Night Dynasty brand, and even though she may have lost just a couple of weeks back at the Road To Redemption event within the Extreme Enigma Elimination Match, I’m sure she is looking to bounce back in a huge way tonight.
Flannery McCoy: And what better way to do that, than by beating a former world champion such as Ms. Extreme? That would put AIRI Evergarden on the right path to something absolutely huge if she can pick up that victory tonight, but it is no easy task.
(Then, ‘They Call Me a God’ by NEFFEX would replace the speakers, as the boos would immediately be replaced and fade out into an explosion of cheers, as Ms. Extreme would then make her way out onto the stage! She does not look happy after the events that had occurred at Road To Redemption, but looks confident in herself to bounce back here tonight.)
Stew-O: And speak of the devil, Camille is in the same boat, albeit it was within a much more important match against someone the caliber of Milli Banks, she is looking to redeem herself and bounce back in tonight’s match against AIRI Evergarden.
Flannery McCoy: I have no doubt that Camille can find herself bouncing back in the best way possible no matter if it’s this week, or the week after, or the week after that. But she shouldn’t underestimate AIRI tonight. Ms. Extreme is a vengeful woman but I know she isn’t dumb. This will make for a very interesting match up tonight.
(DING! DING! DING!)
Stew-O: And this match is underway as Ms. Extreme and AIRI Evergarden begin to circle around the ring, eyeing each other eye to eye. Ms. Extreme is coming off of a heavy loss against the former EAW Specialist’s Champion; Milli Banks, and I know that she is looking to take away the win here tonight, as is AIRI.. who manages to lock around Ms. Extreme’s waist! She attempts to bring her down with her power but is ultimately thwarted as Extreme grabs the left leg and pulls Evergarden to the mat. Quick thinking by the veteran who now wraps around the head of AIRI, looking to lock around the throat from on the canvas.. But AIRI is able to slip out as she takes Ms. Extreme face first to the canvas!
Jake Mercer: Ms. Extreme certainly has a drive and the veteran skill to push forward against newer Elitists such as AIRI Evergarden, but it is undeniable that the same hunger remains within the newer athletes as well. And that could not be more true as Ms. Extreme is currently cornered by The Infinity! Straight shots to the body by AIRI who now grabs Ms. Extreme’s hair, walking her out of the corner.. But she did not like that as she does the same to AIRI – latching onto her head and sending a shot into the face! And now a stomp to the right foot by Ms. Extreme! AIRI Evergarden is forced to let go of Extreme’s hair.. BUT SENDS A BACK HAND CHOP INTO HER CHEST! And that one was felt by Ms. Extreme for sure!
Flannery McCoy: I felt that one all of the way over here as Ms. Extreme cringes for the moment.. AND AIRI WITH YET ANOTHER CHOP – THE BACK HAND AS WELL! And now she grabs the hair a second time as she tosses Ms. Extreme into the ropes.. AND A HUGE DROPKICK BY AIRI EVERGARDEN! Ms. Extreme is brought down for the moment but is already onto her hands and knees as AIRI is forced to continue the assault. A knee into the gut sends Ms. Extreme falling a slight bit over, with AIRI running off of the other side of the ring – now rebounding towards Ms. Extreme with a big clothesline..
Stew-O: NO! Ms. Extreme was able to duck it as AIRI Evergarden bounces off of the other side.. AND NOW AN ARM DRAG BY MS. EXTREME! Right as AIRI was making her way into her again! A smart move by Ms. Extreme who now hooks around her.. FOR A SUPLEX TO THE CANVAS! A MASSIVE GERMAN BY THE PROBLEM CHILD! AIRI Evergarden clearly seems to have taken a little bit of damage from that as Ms. Extreme gets back up.. AND SENDS A KNEE INTO HER CHEST! OH WOW! AIRI falls over to the mat and rolls over to the ropes..
Jake Mercer: That’s the thing here — Ms. Extreme is one hell of a woman. She’s strong, fast, extreme some would say, and it’s not going to be an easy night for AIRI as she pulls herself up. Ms. Extreme sees this as she approaches AIRI once more.. BUT AN ELBOW TO THE FACE BY MS. EXTREME! AIRI Evergarden has bought herself some sort of opening once more as she now sends a SUPERKICK into the right knee of Ms. Extreme.. BEFORE THEN GRABBING AROUND HER NECK AND LOOKING FOR A TORNADO DDT WITH ASSISTANCE FROM THE CORNER TURNBUCKLE—
Flannery McCoy: NOT YET! MS. EXTREME WAS ABLE TO KEEP HER FEET PLANTED ON THE RING MAT THROUGH THE ATTEMPT AS SHE HOLDS AIRI EVERGARDEN UP.. AND SHE WALKS HER INTO THE MIDDLE OF THE RING… BUT AIRI DROPPED DOWN AFTER A KNEE TO THE GUT! Ms. Extreme holds her stomach for the moment as AIRI takes a few steps back.. And now a rolling forearm! And then a kick to the right knee again! AIRI Evergarden grabs the wrist of Ms. Extreme, looking to toss her away..
Stew-O: But the momentum is reversed in favour of Ms. Extreme who sends AIRI Evergarden across the ring instead.. BUT AIRI SMASHES RIGHT INTO MS EXTREME WITH A MAJOR LARIAT TO THE THROAT! Ms. Extreme crumbles down to the mat as AIRI hooks around the head yet again.. AND NOW SHE LOOKS TO SUCCESSFULLY LAND THAT TORNADO DDT AS SHE RUNS UP THE SAME TURNBUCKLES! AND IT CONNECTS! TORNADO DDT INTO THE COVER!
ONNEEE!!!
TWWOOO!!!
Jake Mercer: Ms. Extreme is out of the pinfall right at the count of two, and AIRI instantly pulls her up to her feet for an UPPERCUT to the jaw! And yet again by AIRI who sends Ms. Extreme into the ropes. She has shown a strong fight against Ms. Extreme so far.. BUT MS. EXTREME REPLIES WITH A FOREARM INTO THE NOSE OF AIRI EVERGARDEN! AIRI is clearly caught off guard as she stumbles into the middle of the ring, holding onto her face. She seems to be going back towards her opponent despite this.. AND IT IS MS. EXTREME WHO USES THE ROPES TO JUMP UP AND SHOOT A KICK RIGHT IN BETWEEN AIRI EVERGARDEM’S EYES!
Flannery McCoy: Ms. Extreme knows that she cannot be on the defensive for long, and so she is going right after AIRI with these strong strikes and kicks! AIRI is trying to do the same as she goes for a left.. But Ms. Extreme ducks it and SWINGS with a right hand into the cheekbone of AIRI! She nearly falls over but is kept upright as Ms. Extreme grabs her arm and pulls her into her grasps.. AND SHE LIFTS AIRI UP INTO THE SKY BEFORE DROPPING HER WITH A VERTICAL SUPLEX! AIRI is writhing in pain as she holds onto her back!
Stew-O: A big drop by Ms. Extreme who continues on the attack as she pulls up AIRI Evergarden, hooking her arm once more.. THIS TIME DROPPING THE INFINITY WITH A GOURDBUSTER TO THE MIDDLE OF THE CANVAS! AIRI just got thrown right into her stomach with zero protection as Ms. Extreme takes it back into the ropes, now coming off with a KNEE drop to the grounded AIRI! A massive combination of moves by Extreme who has the crowd behind her at this moment in time. AIRI is not doing too good as of this moment, and that could end up costing her.
Jake Mercer: Maybe it will, maybe it will not. Ms. Extreme does not seem to care however as she just continues to pull this poor woman up, tossing her into the corner as AIRI slumps there. Extreme is eyeing down her targeting from across the ring.. AND SHE RUSHES IN ACROSS THE ENTIRE LENGTH OF THE CANVAS.. BUT AIRI ROLLED OUT OF THE WAY! Ms. Extreme just went face first into that top turnbuckle as she now turns around towards AIRI.. WHO GRABS HER LEG AND SENDS HER DOWN WITH A DRAGON SCREW! THAT RIGHT KNEE YET AGAIN!
Flannery McCoy: AIRI Evergarden just keeps going for that leg of Ms. Extreme, and eventually it just has to pay off. Ms. Extreme is trying to stand once more as she heavily favours the knee.. AND SHE IS BROUGHT DOWN WITH A SCISSORS KICK BY AIRI! RIGHT INTO THE HEAD AND NECK OF MS. EXTREME! Big offense coming from AIRI as she has neutralized any attempt at her opponent getting up as she now pulls up Ms. Extreme forcibly.. AND STOMPS INTO THE BACK OF HER RIGHT KNEE, FULL FORCED! This is just brutal at this point.
Jake Mercer: In pro wrestling you just have to be cold and calculated to get somewhere, and that is exactly what AIRI Evergarden is doing against the far more experienced and proven Ms. Extreme. There is not anything wrong with that, and what is wrong is this idea that Ms. Extreme has to keep trying to get up. Yet again she is trying this, pushing herself to a single foot as she eyes AIRI.. And a knife edge chopped stuns her for the moment, AND SHE GOES LOW FOR A CHOP BLOCK INTO THE BAD KNEE—
Stew-O: WAIT— MS. EXTREME HOPPED OVER THE ATTEMPT ON HER ONE GOOD LEG AS SHE NOW TAKES HOLD OF AIRI WHO FELL TO THE CANVAS! AIRI IS TRYING TO RELEASE THE GRIP.. BUT IT IS ALL FOR NOTHING AS MS. EXTREME IS ABLE TO BARELY HOP OVER THE INFINITY AND BRING HER DOWN WITH THE CODE RED! A BIG SUNSET FLIP POWERBOMB BY MS. EXTREME IS ENOUGH FOR THE COVER!
ONNEEE!!!
TWWOOO!!!
Flannery McCoy: BUT AIRI GETS OUT AT TWO! Even though the Code Red landed what seemed perfectly, it most definitely was not with all of Ms. Exetrme’s power at this very moment. Both women are now beginning to get up at the same time.. AND IT IS MS. EXTREME WHO LUNGES AT AIRI EVERGARDEN FIRST WITH A OVERHAND SHOT TO THE FACE! AIRI takes this in as she stumbles back a slight bit.. AND DOES THE SAME WITH A FOREARM TO THE CHEST! Extreme is taken a bit back by this as shakes her head. Both women are fighting for the upper hand.
Jake Mercer: Indeed they are as now it is AIRI who lunges right at Ms. Extreme.. BUT MS. EXTREME CAUGHT HER IN THE ATTEMPT AS SHE TAKES HOLD OF AIRI’S BODY! AND SHE TOSSES HER OVERHEAD WITH A MASSIVE EXPLODER SUPLEX INTO THE TURNBUCKLES! AIRI EVERGARDEN CRUMBLES DOWN INTO THE CORNER FROM THE IMPACT! Ms. Extreme used a lot of energy to hoist AIRI up after the attacks on that knee, and it still seems to be bothering her as she hobbles trying to pick AIRI up once more.
Stew-O: But she is able to do such a thing however, bringing AIRI Evergarden up to her feet as she hooks around the waist yet again within the corner. Ms. Extreme seems to be looking for a German Suplex once more as she tosses AIRI— AND SHE LANDS RIGHT ONTO HER FEET.. AND LAUNCHES INTO THE BACK OF THE KNEE WITH A CHOP BLOCK! A CHOP BLOCK BY AIRI CAUSES MS. EXTREME TO GO DOWN! What an amazing counter by AIRI who grabs Ms. Extreme into the middle of the ring..
Flannery McCoy: AND SENDS HER DOWN A FALCON ARROW! AIRI EVERGARDEN JUST LIFTED UP MS. EXTREME AND PLANTED HER INTO THE MAT WITH A FALCON ARROW, BUT SHE DOES NOT GO FOR THE COVER YET.. AIRI gets up to her feet and looks to the top rope! I know exactly what she is looking for. She wants to end this match definitively and not risk the change of yet another kick out by Ms. Extreme, and she..
Jake Mercer: Well so much for thinking big as Ms. Extreme just grabs onto the ankle of AIRI, preventing her from going anywhere far at all. AIRI looks heavily annoyed by this as she is forced to return to the close range attack.. AND MS. EXTREME OUT OF NOWHERE IS ABLE TO RAM AIRI EVERGARDEN BACK FIRST INTO THE TURNBUCKLES! SHE JUST SPEARED THE BACK OF AIRI INTO THAT CORNER!
Stew-O: EVERGARDEN JUST GOT SNAPPED BACK INTO THAT TURNBUCKLE, AND HER HEAD HAD MADE CONTACT WITH IT IN THE PROCESS OF SO! AIRI’s eyes looks to be glazing over right now from the impact of going into that corner, as she stumbles back up to her feet and begins to make her way towards the centre of the ring, but Ms. Extreme realises the opening that she has now created for herself, scrambling towards the ropes, AND SHE BOUNCES OFF THEM AND RIGHT TOWARDS AIRI EVERGARDEN WITH VENGEANCE IN MIND…
Flannery McCoy: …BANG!!!! AND SHE LEAPS INTO THE AIR BEFORE DROPPING DOWN RIGHT ONTO AIRI EVERGARDEN WITH THE ‘HOLY GROUND!!!!’ LEAPING DOUBLE FOOT STOMP CAVES HER CHEST IN, AND CAMILLE DROPS TO THE MAT WITH AIRI, DRAPING HERSELF OVER HER AND HOOKING THE FAR LEG FOR THE COVER! IT’S OVER!
ONNEEE!!!
TWWOOO!!!
THHRREEE!!!!
(DING! DING! DING!)
Stephie Love: HERE IS YOUR WINNER! MS. EXTREME!
(‘They Call Me a God’ hits the speakers of the arena once more to an explosion of cheers, as Ms. Extreme would push back up to her feet, getting a huge win here tonight on Friday Night Dynasty. She gets her arm raised high into the air by the referee, looking down at AIRI Evergarden who had been laid out cold before she would celebrate her victory.)
Stew-O: And Ms. Extreme picks up the huge victory here tonight! AIRI Evergarden came so close on multiple occasions within this match to having her beat, but in the end, Camille was able to nail the ‘Holy Ground’ to pick up the victory.
Flannery McCoy: This is exactly what Camille needs in order to get back on track here in EAW after her upsetting defeat against Milli Banks. It’s clear that she is back to form, now she is just going to need to keep that momentum going for herself. Congratulations to Ms. Extreme!
(The referee would rush over to check on the downed AIRI Evergarden who had rolled over into the ropes. Ms. Extreme continues to celebrate her victory in the centre of the ring as the camera would then fade out from there.)
(A commercial is seen for Deadpool 3.)
(Back from commercial break, ‘True Love’ by CFO$ hits. Sienna Jade and Kassidy Heart come on out. Kassidy in particular looks a little more serious. They head down to the ring, microphones in hand already.)
Stephie Love: Ladies and gentlemen, introducing at ths time, the EAW Unified Tag Team Champions…. THE JADED HEARTS!
(The duo are met with mostly boos. However, they get in the ring, not caring for the negative energy. Sienna stands closely by her friend as their theme fades. Kassidy scans the arena for a moment before she starts things off.)
Kassidy Heart: Well, Road to Redemption was a mixed bag. While I would love to be standing here with the Universal Women’s Championship still draped around my perfectly-sculpted shoulder, the simple fact remains that it’s not. I never anticipated for #Kass2Beltz to be as short-lived as it was. I sought to defeat Minerva and close out my 2023 on top after having the absolute best year of my career. Instead, Minerva won, and I would be lying if I said I didn’t spend the following week after that bitter. I didn’t think Minerva had it in her to beat me. I didn’t consider her to be on the same level as me. I mean, I am Kassidy Heat after all, the greatest of all time, and the only other people who can rightfully place that mantle upon themselves without looking or sounding stupid are my hubbycakes and my partner in crime right here. People have gassed our encounter up as a clash of titans, one for the ages, and I guess with how hard we thought, it lived up to the fantasy bookings of all the sheep out there in the world. But I’m not one for fantasy. I’m one for reality.
Kassidy Heart: Still… she won, and it does suck. I don’t like losing, especially to people who I know deep in my heart I’m better than. However, I also understand that it is what it is, and not even I can be afforded a fairytale ending. But, heaven forbid I get candid about my own disappointment, because when I did that after I lost to Andrea, everyone was quick to label me a baby or salty when I’m just a competitor by nature and I’m never going to settle for anything less than a win. If that makes me whiny or a brat, then so be it, I don’t really care. However, while I do have mixed feelings about me losing the UWC, I can at least be proud in knowing that I am still one-half of the Unified Tag Team Champions – and I still have my best friend in the world backing me up.
Sienna Jade: Of course, Kass! Honestly, you shouldn’t have to worry about Midnerva, because she won’t be half the champion that you were. She certainly isn’t going to be the better tag team champion over you and I! The Jaded Hearts are still strong as ever, and after securing our first title defense, we’ve proven that our reign is not just a flash in the pan. Kassidy, you’re right; setbacks happen, losses occur, but it’s not about how you fall—it’s about how you rise again. And trust me, the rise of Kassidy Heart is going to be epic, right along witht the rise of Sienna Jade, baby!
(Sienna smiles at Kassidy, who returns the gesture in kind.)
Kassidy Heart: Thanks, Sienna. Your unwavering support means the world to me. And you’re right; Minerva may have won the battle, but she’s no us. Hell, the same thing can be said for many of the other Elitists here. Our unity and chemistry as a team are unmatched, and no solo champion or tag team, no matter how impressive, can compare to what we bring to the table. After all, I completely swept the awards this season. I made history after history. I continued to build myself up just when people thought I hit my peak already. As for us as a team, well, we’re at the top of our game. No one here can really touch us.
Sienna Jade: Absolutely! We’ve got each other’s backs, and that’s what makes us unbeatable. Kassidy, you’ve had an incredible year, and one loss doesn’t define you. It’s just a chapter in the story, and the best part is yet to come. We’ll show the world that the Jaded Hearts are not just champions but forces to be reckoned with, just like what we did in REVOLT!, in Empire, and all throughout EAW.
Kassidy Heart: You’re damn right. We’ll continue to dominate the tag team division, and when the time is right, I’ll get my chance to be a world champion again, but once again, King Kass settles. And who knows? Maybe you can make a shot for a world title in your own right, Sienna.
(Sienna rubs her chin thoughtfully.)
Sienna Jade: Hmm… sharing the record for most UWC reigns with my bestie AND being a double champion while you get to be a potential world heavyweight champion too does sound pretty good…
Kassidy Heart: Exactly. And that right there is even more history for us to obtain. There is no limit to what we can do. If people want to celebrate Minerva beating me, then they can, but in the end, I always get the last laugh. At least with me being the tag champion, I can focus on this division and maintaining my spot at the top with you.
Sienna Jade: And we aren’t going to be losing for a long time. We’re going to make the absolute most of this reign, just like what we said we would do. Still, any team is more than welcome to try and step up to the plate and see if they can beat us. Spoiler alert though: you may be disappointed by what happens in the end.
(The two women chuckle.)
Kassidy Heart: Oh, they will. Won’t stop these teams from trying, though. So, if any one of them wants to come out here and try to do better than La Familia – which is a low ba to clear, mind you – then you are more than welcome to do so, just like Sienna said. We want to defend our titles again, and we aren’t going to wait.
(Sienna and Kassidy stand in the ring for a moment, until ‘I Rise’ by Cory Marks hits. Donovan Duke and Mia Santoro waste no time coming out, microphones in hand, and the fans loudly reacting to them! Donovan and Mia get in the ring, peaking the Jaded Hearts’ curiosity. Eventually, their theme dies down.)
Sienna Jade: Awww, Kass, look! Two lovebirds for us to destroy in time for February! Ain’t that cute!
Mia Santoro: Destroy? Funny. Seems like you’re placing a high bet on humiliating us.
Sienna Jade: Well, what can I say? It’s what we do best!
Donovan Duke: Just like being arrogant, eh?
(Sienna frowns. However, Kassidy cuts in.)
Kassidy Heart: If we’re arrogant, it’s because we earned the right to be – unlike the two of you. Sienna and I have continuously proven ourselves to be amongst the best while Mia hasn’t done anything, and you… well, do I really need to elaborate? You haven’t done much at all since having that historic National Elite title run, and it’s a damn shame.
Donovan Duke: That may be true. However, my predicament has never stopped me from getting into a good fight, Kass, and that’s what I want. It’s what we want. Maybe I haven’t had the best runs, or Mia is still clawing and fighting her way to the top, but hey – at least we won our match at Road to Redemption.
(The fans ‘oooooooh’.)
Kassidy Heart: …? Okay? And Sienna and I still won ours, so what’s your point? :mjlol:
Mia Santoro: The point is that you two are long overdue for a wake up call. All this arrogance has led to your downfall before. Sienna with Bethany, and you with Minerva. The same cards continue to be played and it’s getting old. You two, for as much as you portray yourselves to be fighters, still underestimate others, and that will yet again lead to your downfalls.
Sienna Jade: Wake-up call? Please, Mia, we don’t need one. We’re wide awake already, fully aware, and still standing tall as the Unified Tag Team Champions.
Donovan Duke: You may have those tag titles now, but that doesn’t mean you’re untouchable. Sienna, Kass, you may be on top, but the view from the summit can change real quick.
Kassidy Heart: Oh, Donovan, you’re really reaching there. We’re not just on top. We are the top. Our reign is just getting started, and no amount of wishful thinking will change that.
Mia Santoro: Well, if you’re so confident, how about proving it in the ring? We’re itching for a match, and I think it’s time the Jaded Hearts faced a real challenge.
Kassidy Heart: Challenge? Bring it on. We’ll gladly put our titles on the line and show everyone why we’re the dominant force in this division.
(Donovan and Mia crack a smirk. The fans cheer, excited to see the clash!)
Donovan Duke: That’s what I like to hear. We’ll make sure you’re not as comfortable on that summit as you think you are.
Sienna Jade: If you say so. You aren’t the first team to tell us that, you know. But if you’re that confident, we can defend these titles aganst you anytime, and anywhere.
Mia Santoro: Very well. It’s a date with destiny then – one that we plan on winning.
Kassdy Heart: Oh yeah? We’ll see about that.
(Kassidy and Sienna raise the titles up high as they stand face-to-face with Donovan and Sienna respectively.)
Stew-O: Well, this is interesting! Donovana and Mia are poised to be the next challengers for the tag titles! The question is though: with the Jaded Hearts saying anytime and anywhere, will they face them at King of Elite, or even sooner than that?!
(The shot focuses in on the tag titles glistening in the light before Friday Night Dynasty fades to commercials.)
(A commercial is shown for L’Oreal featuring Jake Smith.)
Stephie Love: THE FOLLOWING CONTEST IS SCHEDULED FOR ONE FALL!
(‘Monsters’ by Currents would hit the speakers of the arena as the crowd would start to pour down into a frenzy of boos, and Rory Slate would make her way out onto the stage. Looking frustrated from recent weeks, she makes her way down the ramp, ready for tonight.)
Stephie Love: INTRODUCING FIRST! FROM CHICAGO, ILLINOIS! WEIGHING IN AT 138 POUNDS! SHE IS THE ‘WINDY CITY SADIST!!!!!’ RORY SLATE!!!!!!!!!
(Then, ‘Changed It’ by Nicki Minaj feat. Lil Wayne would begin to play, the boos immediately fading out into an explosion of cheers, as Milli Banks was next to make her way out onto the stage! With a huge smirk on her face, she makes her way down to the ring.)
Stephie Love: AND HER OPPONENT! FROM BROOKLYN, NEW YORK! WEIGHING IN AT 135 POUNDS! SHE IS THE ‘SUPERNOVA!!!!!!!!’ MILLIIIIIIIIIIIII BANKSSSSSSSSSS!!!!!!!!!
(DING! DING! DING!)
Stew-O: And this contest is now underway! Rory Slate has not been on the best of runs recently and she is looking to pick herself back up, while Milli Banks has seemingly done exactly that after she had lost her Specialist Championship just a couple of months ago at House Of Glass. These two have been inside of a ring on multiple occasions against each other and this time is not going to be any different; a huge contrast of styles which is going to make for an amazing matchup here on Dynasty!
Flannery McCoy: The two women begin to pace around the ring, their eyes locked on each other as they rush towards the center of the ring and right into a collar and elbow tie up to start this match! Both women are fighting for the early control, but it looks like Rory is going to push through the lockup and bring Milli into a quick standing headlock, and she looks to get the early control of this match!
Jake Mercer: But Milli wasn’t going to allow for that to happen, quickly maneuvering herself out of harm’s way before she goes behind, pulling Rory into a waistlock, BEFORE SHE LIFTS SHE INTO THE AIR AND DROPS HER INTO THE MAT WITH A WRESTLING TAKEDOWN! Rory gets slammed down into the mat and Milli is going to push forward, LOOKING FOR A STIFF BOOT TO THE RIBCAGE, BUT RORY DUCKS OUT OF THE WAY AND SCRAMBLES UP TO HER FEET!
Stew-O: And Rory is going to wrap her arms around the waist of Milli Banks, pushing her forward and into the ropes… BEFORE SHE DROPS DOWN AND DRAGS MILLI INTO A QUICK ROLLUP! A PINFALL BY SLATE AND SHE LOOKS TO STEAL IT QUICK RIGHT HERE!
ONEEE!!!!!
TWOOO!!!!!!
Flannery McCoy: But Milli Banks knows better than that, quickly shooting herself upward in order to ignite the kick out at a count of two! Getting back to her feet, Slate would be quick to follow her upward, only for Banks to catch her by the head and throw her back into the mat with the headlock takedown! She scrambles back up to her feet, AND DRIVES HER KNEE RIGHT INTO THE RIBCAGE OF RORY SLATE THIS TIME AROUND! Milli makes her mark!
Jake Mercer: And she is going to drag Rory back up to her feet by the neck, hooking her arms around her, BEFORE LIFTING HER INTO THE AIR AND SLAMMING HER BACK DOWN INTO THE MAT WITH A SWIFT SNAP SUPLEX! Rory hits the mat hard, arching outhard and screeching in agony as she looks to get away from the onslaught, rolling to the outside of the ring! She couldn’t take anymore of the punishment being dealt on her by Banks!
Stew-O: But Milli Banks was quick to push back up to her feet inside of the ring while Rory was scrambling back up on the ringside area… AND MILLI BANKS SHOOTS OFF THE ROPES, AND SHE GOES FOR A MASSIVE SUICIDE DIVE ONTO SLATE… BUT SHE’S CAUGHT BY AN ENZIGURI!!! RORY CATCHES MILLI WITH AN ENZIGURI AND THIS IS HUGE FOR RORY IN AN ATTEMPT TO FIND HERSELF BACK IN THIS MATCH!!
Flannery McCoy: Rory Slate is going to lift the opponent back up to her feet by the hair… AND SWINGS HER FACE FIRST INTO THE RINGPOST!!! MILLI GETS SENT FLYING ACROSS THE RINGPOST, AND THIS IS EXACTLY WHAT RORY NEEDS IN THIS MATCH! Rory picks her back up and throws her into the ring, following suit and floating over into yet another pinfall for the victory right here! Can Rory steal it?!
ONEEE!!!!!
TWOOO!!!!!!
Jake Mercer: ANOTHER KICK OUT BY MILLI BANKS! Milli manages to stay alive for the second time in this match, pushing right into a seated position amongst that kick out, and Rory Slate does not look happy whatsoever right now! She begins to rise back up to her feet, wrapping her arms around Milli’s head as she would begin to drag her back up, and it looks like she is going to continue the torment… BUT MILLI SWINGS A BACK ELBOW RIGHT INTO THE MIDSECTION OF SLATE! This is the break that Banks is going to need in this match!
Stew-O: She is quick to get back up to her feet, as she grabs onto Rory, AND THROWS A EUROPEAN UPPERCUT RIGHT INTO THE FACE, COMPLETELY DAZING RORY RIGHT THERE! That was enough to stumble her backward into the ropes, as Milli is going to shoot off the opposite side, RUSHING BACK IN AT HER… BUT RORY PICKS HERSELF UP AND NAILS A QUICK BOOT RIGHT TO THE FACE! Milli falls backwards, and Rory is going to look to continue this onslaught, AS SHE RAMS RIGHT INTO BANKS WITH A MASSIVE DROPKICK!!
Flannery McCoy: Milli is down, and Rory is going to take advantage of the opportunity that presents itself! She rushes towards the corner, and begins to scale to the top rope while Milli is still making an attempt at getting back up, but it isn’t going to last very long…AS RORY SLATE LOOKS LIKE SHE IS READY TO SOAR THROUGH THE SKY, AND THAT IS EXACTLY WHAT SHE IS GOING TO DO, LEAPING OFF OF THE TOP ROPE FOR A MASSIVE MOONSAULT RIGHT ONTO MILLI BANKS, AND THIS COULD BE IT IF IT MANAGES TO CONNECT–
Jake Mercer: –BUT IT DOESN’T!!! IT DOESN’T CONNECT!!!! MILLI BANKS MANAGES TO MOVE OUT OF THE WAY AND RORY SLATE CRASHES AND BURNS INTO THE MAT BELOW! That HAD to hurt, as Rory begins to stumble back up to her feet, and Milli’s up as well! This doesn’t look good!
Stew-O: AND MILLI BANKS RUSHES RIGHT AT RORY SLATE WHO WAS HOLDING ONTO THE ROPES, HOOKING ONTO HER AND SWINGING THROUGH THEM… BEFORE NAILING THE 619 CUTTER!!! ‘DIAMOND DUST’ CONNECTS!!!! RORY IS PLANTED INTO THE MAT AND MILLI FLOATS OVER INTO THE COVER, HOOKING THE LEG AND SEIZING HER MOMENT!
ONEEE!!!!!
TWOOO!!!!!!
Flannery McCoy: KICK OUT BY RORY SLATE!!!! RORY MANAGES TO GET THE KICK OUT AT THE COUNT OF TWO, AND SHE STAYS ALIVE WITHIN THIS MATCH! Milli Banks almost had it won right then and there, but it wasn’t enough, not just yet, as Rory stays alive here! Milli does not look happy whatsoever about this development, as she begins to pull herself back up to her feet, and she might just be looking to put an end to it herself right here!
Jake Mercer: Milli is calling for Rory to get back up to her feet, and she starts to… AND MILLI HOOKS HER FOR ‘BANKRUPT!!!’ THIS IS IT, THIS IS OVER–
Stew-O: –NO!!!! RORY PUSHES MILLI RIGHT OFF OF HER AND MILLI CRASHES BACK FIRST INTO THE MAT BELOW! MIlli Banks is hurting badly, as she shoots back up to her feet, AND RORY RUSHES HER!
Flannery McCoy: BUT MILLI IS GOING TO GET BACK TO HER FEET ON TIME, AND SHE HOOKS ONTO RORY, LAUNCHING HER OVER THE ROPES! But Rory lands onto the apron with the help of the ropes! Getting back to her feet, she meets Milli face to face…, AND THE TWO BEGIN GOING AT IT! THE TWO ARE THROWING FOREARMS, MILLI INSIDE OF THE RING WHILE RORY IS ON THE APRON!
Jake Mercer: AND MILLI SLIDES HER KNEE THROUGH THE ROPES IN ORDER TO CATCH RORY RIGHT IN THE MIDSECTION! Rory is hurting bad, as Milli is then going to hook onto her, and she begins to pull her through the middle rope, LOOKING TO SPIKE HER INTO THE MAT WITH THE ROPE HUNG SPIKED DDT, AND THIS MIGHT BE IT FOR RORY SLATE! MILLI BANKS HAS HER HOOKED GOOD HERE!
Stew-O: BUT RORY GETS HERSELF OUT OF THE ROPES AND SLAMS HER BOOT INTO MILLI’S MIDSECTION! Milli doubles over, and look at the eyes of Slate! RORY RUNS OFF THE ROPES BEHIND MILLI, LEAPING INTO THE AIR… AND SHE DESTROYS HER WITH THE DOUBLE KNEES TO THE BACK OF THE HEAD! ‘FIFTY SHADES OF VENGEANCE’ AND RIGHT INTO THE COVER!
ONEEE!!!!!
TWOOO!!!!!!
Flannery McCoy: KICK OUT! KICK OUT BY MILLI BANKS AND SHE ONCE MORE STAYS ALIVE IN THIS HIGHLY CONTESTED MATCH, AND RORY DOES NOT LOOK HAPPY WHATSOEVER! She is quick to get back to her feet, grabbing Milli by the neck and she’s looking to end this match!
Jake Mercer: AND RORY SLATE HOOKS ONTO MILLI ONCE AGAIN, AND LOOKS TO SPIKE HER INTO THE MAT WITH THE DOUBLE ARM DDT TO FINISH THIS MATCH OFF ONCE AND FOR ALL! RORY FALLS BACK FIRST INTO THE MAT, SPIKING MILLI’S HEAD INTO THE MAT IN THE PROCESS WITH ‘GTFO!!!!…’
Stew-O: …NO!!!! MILLI JUST SAVED HERSELF FROM DANGER, HOLDING ON AND FLOATING OVER AS SHE RISES HERSELF AND RORY BACK TO THEIR FEET… BEFORE FLOATING OVER HER AND DROPPING HER INTO THE MAT WITH ‘BANKRUPT!!!!’ RORY GETS PLANTED AND MILLI HOLDS ONTO HER! COVER!
ONEEE!!!!!
TWOOO!!!!!!
TTTHHHRREEE!!!!
(DING! DING! DING!)
Stephie Love: HERE IS YOUR WINNER! MILLI BANKS!
(‘Changed It’ would once more hit the speakers of the arena to an explosion of cheers, as Milli Banks would slide right back up into a seated position, pushing off the lifeless body of Rory Slate. She brushes the hair out of her face as her arm is raised high into the air by the referee, standing up and celebrating her massive victory here tonight.)
Stew-O: AND MILLI BANKS PICKS UP THE VICTORY IN THIS COMPETITIVE MATCH UP HERE TONIGHT! This was hard hitting from the get go with Rory Slate looking to get back on track, but in the end Milli is going to continue her momentum with a huge victory!
Flannery McCoy: These two women left everything in the middle of that ring and yet in the end only one would be able to prevail, and that is Milli Banks! Congratulations!
(Milli would continue to celebrate her victory in the center of the ring as Rory Slate would be helped and checked by the referee, as the camera fades out from there.)
(A commercial is shown for tours around Australia featuring World Heavyweight Champion Myles.)
(The camera cuts to the ring where Albert Hitchman can be seen standing in the center with a microphone in hand, being showered with boos by the crowd in Lima, Peru. The ring has been decked out with Samoan style decorations, and behind Albert, there is a mini table set up with black cloth over it, concealing an item that also has a piece of cloth over it.)
Stephie Love: Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome… ALBERT HITCHMAN!
(Albert waits for the boos to simmer down slightly before speaking into the microphone.)
Albert Hitchman: Ladies and gentlemen, tonight, we celebrate a man that defeated Theron Nikolas at Road to Redemption, becoming the EAW Interwire Champion for a second time in his career. Tonight, we celebrate none other than Ronan Malosi.
(Albert pauses briefly, and the boos ramp up again at the mere mention of Malosi’s name.)
Albert Hitchman: It’s just a shame that The Kaiser, Andre Walker couldn’t be here to celebrate with us as well, but that’s thanks to the actions of Jamie O’Hara, who unfortunately brutalized Andre to a point that his career is in jeopardy. But if it were to end tomorrow, his legacy lives on. His legacy lives on through people like Ronan, who Andre influenced this season, and because of that, he is your Interwire Champion. So, without further ado, show some respect for the man I’m about to introduce… Ronan Malosi!
(Albert directs attention to the stage, and the intro riffs to “Mo Money (Metal Remix)” by Ben McLusky begin playing, which prompts the audience to boo, showing no love towards the Interwire Champion, who comes on to the stage wearing an expensive suit. Ronan has his usual smug expression on his face, and is holding both sides of the suit jacket open, allowing everyone to catch a glimpse of the title around his waist before striking his signature pose on the stage, spreading both arms. Afterwards, Ronan starts to cockily strut down the ramp.)
Jake Mercer: How can you describe this entrance other than a four letter word known as Aura?!
Flannery McCoy: Not sure I’d use aura to describe this.
Jake Mercer: Then what you use to describe it, Flannery?!
Flannery McCoy: I don’t know, but not that.
Jake Mercer: Oh, forget it. You’re just jealous! Jealous of the roll that Ronan is on right now! He is the Interwire Champion, he has The Wiseman in his corner, he has a baby on the way! Face it, Ronan is winning at life! Yet still, he’s being shown absolutely zero respect not from you, not from anyone in this arena!
Stew-O: I think that boils down to how Ronan become Interwire Champion, and how he’s handling business, relying on the assistance of Albert Hitchman. Is that a champion someone can be proud of?
Jake Mercer: I mean, duh! He’s already a way better champion than someone like… Bronson Daniels!
Flannery McCoy: :wow: By the way, what is this awful remix?
(Ronan gets inside the ring, and shakes Albert’s hand before going to the corner, so he can pose on the middle rope as “Mo Money (Metal Remix)” fades in the background. Ronan steps down, and reaches through the middle rope, getting a microphone handed to him before he walks to the center of the ring, standing alongside Albert Hitchman. Ronan has a gigantic grin on his face as the crowd fills the arena with boos, but in response, he takes the belt from around his waist, and holds it up.)
Ronan Malosi: Interwire Champion speaking, and I demand a little respect.
(Ronan places the title over his shoulder, the smug grin still etched across his face as the crowd continues to boo him, somehow, even louder now.)
Ronan Malosi: First off, I’d like to thank Albert for that wonderful introduction. Second of all, at least one person in this arena is showing me the proper respect that I deserve, and that I’ve earned. Because it’s been 20 days! 20 days since I won this Interwire Championship, and already, I am a better champion than Theron Nikolas. Already, I am a better champion than Bea Valentine. Already, I am a better champion than Roberto De La Rosa. :mjgrin: But I’m also a history maker, because winning this title for a second time means that I tied the record for most reigns with Interwire Champion. An accolade shared by Vic Vendetta, TLA, and Carlos Rosso, whoever that is. Guess being history makers is something both me and The previous Kaiser have in common, because he made history with this championship as well. Andre became the longest reigning Interwire Champion of all time.
Ronan Malosi: Hell, he even held this title, and the World Heavyweight Title at the same time, which might be on the bucket list one day, but as of right now, I’m proud to just be the Interwire Champion. Because this is a title that is very special to me. This title was my very first championship here in Elite Answers Wrestling, this title was also robbed from me by Bronson Daniels, so to get it back? To get it back is justice almost three years in the making. But regarding that tragic event in my life, you people spent years making fun of me, laughing at my expense. Well, I have to ask, who’s laughing now?
(Ronan begins chuckling to himself as the boos pick up again.)
Ronan Malosi: That’s right, me. I’m the one laughing, and you’re the ones whining, crying, and complaining, because things didn’t go your way. But if you’re acting like this now, I fear for how you’re going to react three months from now, or six months from now, then a year from now. Because make no mistake about it, I intend to hold this title for a very, very long time, and everyone in the back that tries to take it from me is gonna wind up exactly like Theron at Road to Redemption. Humbled, humiliated, and embarrassed.
(Albert pats Ronan on the back proudly, and begins to speak up.)
Albert Hitchman: Ronan, I’m loving it! I’m loving the confidence, I’m loving the theme song, I’m loving the new you altogether, but I still feel that there’s something missing.
(Ronan looks at Albert confused, wondering what he could mean by that. Meanwhile, Albert goes to the mini table, and removes the cloth from over the object, which turns out to be the Ula Fala, identical to the one Andre Walker would wear for his entrances. As if he wasn’t already in a great mood, Ronan perks up.)
Jake Mercer: SLDIFJNDUFJDUFUFH THATS- THATS THE ULA FALA!
(Ronan takes a deep breath, composing himself before bowing his head for Albert Hitchman to place the Ula Fala around his neck. Ronan admires the necklace after Albert finishes up, and speaks into the mic, ecstatic.)
Ronan Malosi: Words cannot describe how happy I am! Now, NOTHING is gonna ruin my night, not you people, not-
(“Prey” by Parkway Drive plays to a thunderous pop from the audience, glad to see someone cut off Ronan, who turns towards the stage shocked, and hands Albert the Interwire Title, preparing to fight if need be.)
Flannery McCoy: What the- could it be?! I thought Theron got attacked! Could someone finally be out here to shut Ronan u-
(The cheers quickly turn to jeers as Shinzo and Mig drag an unconscious Theron out to the stage area with Tohru and Ricky walking behind them.)
Flannery McCoy: Well, it’s not Theron Nikolas, but it is KAI-ZEN looking to add insult to injury.
Stew-O: My God, Theron looks worse for wear.
(KAI-ZEN lays Theron flat on the ramp as “Prey” by Parkway Drive fades in the background, and they march down to the ring, and each member of KAI-ZEN hops up on a seperate apron, surrounding both Ronan and Albert in the ring, leaving them nervous. But Ricky looks to cool their nerves as he speaks into his microphone.)
Ricky: Relax, Ronan, we’re not here to fight you. But the least you could do is thank us, because as it stands, we just took out your little Theron Nikolas problem.
(Ricky points back to Theron’s motionless body on the ramp.)
Ricky: Meaning: you owe us, and we’ll be coming to collect our bounty real soon.
(Shinzo Sasaki points to the Interwire Championship, and Ronan snatches it from Albert, clutching the Title close to his chest as paranoia kicks in, realizing what KAI-ZEN are after as they each drop off the apron, and ‘Arkadia’ by BABYMETAL plays in the background as they start heading up the ramp, nonchalantly stepping over Theron’s limp body while glancing back at Ronan, who quickly picks up a microphone.)
Ronan Malosi: Guys, cmon! We can talk about this! I never set a bounty! Guys! …GUYS!
(KAI-ZEN continue walking to the back, ignoring Ronan as he tries to reason with them, leaving the champion frustrated as he throws his mic down, pacing back and forth, worried as to what’s coming next while Albert tries to talk him down.)
Stew-O: So much for nothing being able to ruin his night.
Flannery McCoy: Already, Ronan has people gunning for him, and those people happen to be KAI-ZEN, who have shown the threat level that they possess.
Jake Mercer: This is absurd! KAI-ZEN cashed an imaginary bounty, and now they’re after the champion?!
Stew-O: Thing is, who’s gonna tell em no?
(The camera cuts elsewhere as Ronan can be seen discussing with Albert in the ring as ‘Arkadia’ by BABYMETAL still echoes throughout the arena.)
(A commercial is shown for EAW 2K24 featuring Harper Lee as she expresses her frustrations about the game.)
(The camera cuts to Stephie Love in the ring.)
Stephie Love: THE FOLLOWING CONTEST IS A FIRST ROUND MATCH IN THE KING OF ELITE TOURNAMENT!
(‘Pride and Arrogance’ by Takeru Kanazaki plays to a negative reaction from fans as Drake Armstrong makes his way onto the stage, and glances out at the crowd before sauntering down the ramp with a smug expression on his face, clearly not short on confidence ahead of his match with Jay Jerry Johnson.)
Stephie Love: Introducing first! Hailing out of Scarsdale, New York, weighing in at 260 pounds…HE IS THE FUTURE…DRAKE ARMSTRONG!!
(‘Sakayume’ by King Gnu is next to play, and receives a far more positive reaction as Jay Jerry Johnson marches down to the ring, in place of Drake’s smug confidence lies pure focus for Jay, who is determined to walk out of this match victorious.)
Stephie Love: And his opponent! Hailing out Bridgeport, Connecticut, weighing in at 206 pounds…HE IS THE ARTIST KNOWN AS JAY! JERRY! JOHNSON!
(Both competitors stare one another down from opposing corners as the referee signals the bell.)
(DING! DING! DING!)
Stew-O: We are underway! Drake Armstrong, Jay Jerry Johnson, round one in the King of Elite tournament. Both men start things off by circling one another before locking up in the center of the ring, jockeying for position. After a struggle, Jay gets the upper hand over Drake, placing him in a standing side headlock, and wrenching on it.
Flannery McCoy: Jay proceeds to ground Drake with a standing side headlock takedown! Again, wrenching on the hold, BUT DRAKE ROLLS JAY ONTO BOTH SHOULDERS FOR A COVER!
ONNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEE!
Stew-O: Only a one count before Jay finds himself right back on top with the grounded side headlock. Johnson rises to a knee, and Drake soon powers back to his feet, backing Drake into the corner. The referee tries getting between both men, attempting to force a break. However, is forced to begin a five count as both men show no signs of letting up.
Referee: ONE! TWO!
Jake Mercer: Thank God, Drake separates from Jay in the corner, preventing a double DQ. Could you imagine the effect that’d have over the KOE bracket?
Stew-O: That’d be an automatic buy.
Flannery McCoy: Well, neither man want that. Jay exits the corner, and begins circling Drake Armstrong a second time. The two initiate another collar and elbow tie-up, which Jay quickly gets the upper hand on, bringing Drake down to a knee with a side headlock. Armstrong makes it back to his feet, and counters with a side headlock of his own, slipping his arm between the space in Jay’s.
Stew-O: Drake finds himself in the driver’s seat, but for how long as Jay bounces him off the ropes to escape! BUT DRAKE REBOUNDS BACK WITH A SHOULDER TACKLE! Jay rushes up to a knee, staring Drake down as he favors his shoulder, shaking out any pain currently in it. Jay rises back to a vertical base, and for the third time, both men circle one another, still in the feeling process early on.
Jake Mercer: Drake raises his hand, wanting a test of strength, and both men close in, looking to lock hands. BUT DRAKE CONNECTS WITH A KICK TO THE MIDSECTION! He baited him in! How brilliant!
Flannery McCoy: Brilliant is a word for it. Jay is doubled over, and Drake grabs hold of him, grounding Jay in the center of the ring with a side headlock takedown! Drake manages to keep Jay grounded for a while, but Jay eventually powers back to his feet, bouncing Drake off the ropes to escape. Dropdown by Jay! Followed by a DROPKICK as Drake comes rebounding back!
Stew-O: Drake rushes back to his feet, and staggers to the ropes, which turns out to be a big mistake as he gets CLOTHESLINED up and over the top rope! Jay lines him up, watching as Drake uses the apron to pull himself back up, and builds momentum for a BASEBALL SLIDE DROPKICK!
Flannery McCoy: Jay exits the ring, and pulls Drake back to his feet, slamming him FACE FIRST off our announce table cover! Jay rolls him back inside the ring, and goes to re-enter himself- BUT GETS CAUGHT WITH A PENALTY KICK TO THE CHEST AS HE TRIED ENTERING THROUGH THE MIDDLE ROPE!
Stew-O: Drake pulls Jay back inside fully, and aggressively pushes Jay back in the corner before climbing up to the middle rope.
Jake Mercer: Drake is reigning with punches, and since the fans won’t count, I will! ONE! TWO! THREE! FOUR! FIVE! SIX! SEVEN! EIGHT! NINE! TEN!
Flannery McCoy: :roman:
Stew-O: Drake drops off the middle rope, and jacks Jay’s jaw with a sickening EUROPEAN UPPERCUT! Jay sinks down to a seated position in the corner, favoring his jaw, which Drake presses his boot up against, prompting the referee to start a five count!
Referee: ONE! TWO! THREE! FOUR!
Flannery McCoy: Drake finally relents, but not before using almost all of that five count. Armstrong backs away from Jay, and urges Johnson to get up, stalking his opponent as if he were prey. Jay uses the ropes to pull himself up to a vertical base, BUT DRAKE CONNECTS WITH A RUNNING CLOTHESLINE IN THE CORNER!
Stew-O: Jay almost collapses out of the corner, falling into Drake’s shoulder, but Drake places him back in position, and creates space before charging in with- OOH! JAY GOT THE BOOT UP ON DRAKE! DRAKE IS STAGGERED, AND JAY CHARGES OUT OF THE CORNER- BUT RUNS RIGHT INTO A SPINEBUSTER! ARMSTRONG FLOATS OVER, HOOKING THE LEG!
ONNNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!
TWWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOO!!
Jake Mercer: Kickout at two! But Drake doesn’t give Jay much room to breathe, and tacks on a rear chinlock, wearing his opponent down further. The crowd rallies behind Jay, and Jay feeds off of it, rising back to his feet, and breaking Drake’s grip with repeated elbows to the abdomen!
Flannery McCoy: Jay runs off the ropes- BUT EATS A KITCHEN SINK FOR HIS TROUBLES! DRAKE ISNT DONE, AND PULLS JAY UP TO HIS FEET, DROPPING HIM GUT FIRST ACROSS THE TOP ROPE WITH A GOURDBUSTER! Jay flings off the ropes, and Drake hooks the leg for a cover!
ONNNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEE!!
TWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOO!!
Stew-O: Kickout! But notice how Drake targeted the midsection of Jay Jerry Johnson, possibly softening him up for later on. We know Drake likes to use the Bourgeois Bite, and Halberd from Hell to put opponents away.
Flannery McCoy: There’s a smile on Drake’s face right now, knowing he’s in complete control over Jay Jerry Johnson, who he pulls back to his feet. Drake goes to deliver a right hand- BUT JAY BLOCKS IT! JAY BLOCKS THE RIGHT HAND, AND RESPONDS WITH ONE OF HIS OWN! DRAKE TRIES TO RETURN FIRE, BUT AGAIN, HE’S BLOCKED, AND STRUCK WITH A RIGHT HANDb
Stew-O: ITS A FLURRY OF RIGHT HANDS BY JAY, BUT DRAKE BATTLES BACK WITH A KICK TO THE GUT! Drake places Jay in the corner, and irish whips him to the opposite! BUT JAY BACKFLIPS OVER DRAKE IN THE CORNER, AND RUNS OFF THE ROPES! DRAKE TRIES TO HALT HIS MOMENTUM WITH A CLOTHESLINE, BUT JAY DUCKS UNDERNEATH IT!
Flannery McCoy: JAY BOUNCES OFF THE ROPES AGAIN, AND DRAKE SIDESTEPS WHATEVER HE HAD PLANNED, SENDING JAY UP AND OVER THE TOP ROPE! BUT JAY HANGS ON, UNBEKNOWNST TO DRAKE, AND ATTEMPTS TO SKIN THE CAT! DRAKE CATCHES HIM IN THE ACT, AND MARCHES OVER, BUT GETS SENT UP AND OVER THE TOP WITH A HEADSCISSORS!
Stew-O: NOW, Jay Jerry Johnson skins the cat, and runs off the ropes as Drake rises back to his feet… SUICIDE DIVE! JAY SOARS THROUGH THE MIDDLE ROPE WITH A SUICIDE DIVE! Drake collided back first with the barricade, and looks to create separation from Jay, staggering away, and leaning up a corner of the barricade. JAY CHARGES IN, AND DELIVERS A RUNNING EUROPEAN UPPERCUT!
Jake Mercer: BOTH COMPETITORS SPILL INTO THE TIMEKEEPERS AREA OFF THE PURE IMPACT AND MOMENTUM! JAY GRABS HOLD OF DRAKE, AND ROLLS HIM BACK INSIDE THE RING BEFORE CLIMBING TO THE TOP ROPE! DONT TURN AROUND DRAKE!
Flannery McCoy: TOO LATE AS JAY LEAPS OFF THE TOP ROPE- BUT GETS CAUGHT IN MID AIR, AND PLANTING WITH A KNEELING POWERBOMB! DRAKE STACKS HIM UP!
ONNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEE!!
TWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOO!!
TH-
Stew-O: KICKOUT, BUT DRAKE TRANSITIONS INTO A BOSTON CRAB, WHICH HE TURNS INTO THE SINGLE LEG! WILL KILLER! WILL KILLER APPLIED! CENTER OF THE RING! PAIN IS ETCHED ACROSS THE FACE OF JAY, WHO BEGINS CRAWLING TOWARD THE BOTTOM ROPE!
Flannery McCoy: JAY IS WITHIN FINGERTIPS LENGTH, AND DRAKE LOOKS BACK, NOTICING THIS BEFORE DRAGGING HIS OPPONENT BACK TO THE CENTER OF THE RING! DRAKE PREVENTED THE ROPE BREAK, AND THIS MIGHT BE IT FOR JAY JERRY JOHNSON, WHO RAISES HIS HAND, CONSIDERING A TAPOUT!
Stew-O: NO! JAY COUNTERS THE SINGLE LEG WITH ONE OF HIS OWN, TRIPPING DRAKE PRONE TO THE CANVAS, AND CAPITALIZING FROM THERE! BUT JAY DOESNT HAVE IT ON FOR LONG AS DRAKE QUICKLY GRABS HOLD OF THE BOTTOM ROPE, FORCING A BREAK!
Jake Mercer: Drake rolls to the outside, taking a breather, and Jay catches his breath momentarily before running off the ropes! BASEBALL SLIDE DROPKICK ATTEMPT BY JAY, BUT THIS TIME, DRAKE HAS IT SCOUTED, AND SIDE STEPS! DRAKE GRABS HOLD OF JAY, AND SENDS HIM SHOULDER AND HEAD FIRST INTO THE STEEL STEPS!
Flannery McCoy: Drake rolls Jay back inside the ring, and hooks the leg deep for a cover!
ONNNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!
TWWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!
THHHHHHHHRRRRRRRR-
Flannery McCoy: SHOULDER UP! Jay stays in this thing, but that might’ve only served to ramp up Drake’s aggression as he mounts Jay with repeated punches to the head! Afterwards, Drake pulls Jay up, and backs him into the corner before lifting him to the top turnbuckle. Right hand by Drake, keeping Jay stunned as he climbs to the middle rope, hooking his opponent up for a superplex.
Stew-O: But Jay starts to fight it off with punches to the rib cage, loosening Drake’s grip before knocking him off the middle rope with a headbutt! Drake remains standing, albeit stumbling around as Jay perches himself on the top rop- OOH! HE GETS CROTCHED BY ARMSTRONG! Now, Drake climbs to the middle rope, and successfully pulls off the TOP ROPE SUPERPLEX!
Jake Mercer: Drake favors his back as he makes the cover on Jay, hooking the leg!
ONNNNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!
TWWWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!
THHHHHHH-
Flannery McCoy: SHOULDER UP! Jay is a former Interwire Champion, and were being reminded as to why. His resilience is on full display right now. Frustration must be setting in for Drake, who pulls Jay back up, and delivers a EUROPEAN UPPERCUT! Perhaps a little payback for earlier, BUT JAY RESPONDS WITH A EUROPEAN UPPERCUT OF HIS OWN!
Stew-O: DRAKE FIRES BACK WITH ANOTHER EUROPEAN UPPERCUT! JAY DOES THE SAME! UPPERCUT BY DRAKE! JAY! DRAKE! JAY! DRAKE! JAY! DRAKE! JAY! JAY! JAY! JAY! THERES JAY WITH MULTIPLE EUROPEAN UPPERCUTS IN A ROW- BUT DRAKE CUTS HIM OFF WITH A KICK TO THE GUT, AND GOES FOR ANOTHER EUROPEAN UPPERCUT!
Jake Mercer: JAY COUNTERS IT INTO A BACKSLIDE! BACKSLIDE PIN BY JAY JERRY JOHNSON!
ONNNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!
TWWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOOO!
THHHHHH-
Flannery McCoy: KICKOUT, AND DRAKE SCRAMBLES TO BOTH KNEES, BUT GETS CAUGHT WITH A ROUNDHOUSE KICK! COVER IS MADE BY JOHNSON!
ONNNNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!
TWWWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOOO!!
THHHHHH-
Flannery McCoy: KICKOUT! Drake wisely rolls out to the apron after that close call, and Jay crawls over towards Drake, reaching through the ropes, and pulling Drake up to his feet on the apron. Jay tries to suplex him back inside the ring, BUT DRAKE BLOCKS IT, AND SHIFTS THE MOMENTUM WITH A RELEASE SUPLEX, SENDING JAY TO THE OUTSIDE INSTEAD!
Stew-O: Jay writhes in pain on the outside as Drake drops off the apron, and begins clearing our announce table.
(The commentators all stand up, and keep their distance from the table, feeling that someone might be going through it soon.)
Stew-O: Uh oh, things are about to go from bad to worse for Jay, who gets hoisted up for a powerbomb- BUT JAY! JAY STARTS TO LAND RAPID FIRE PUNCHES TO THE DOME OF DRAKE, AND SLIPS OFF HIS SHOULDERS AS A RESULT! JAY PROCEEDS TO SHOVE DRAKE BACK FIRST INTO THE STEEL STEPS, AND ROLLS BACK INSIDE THE RING, CLIMBING TO THE TOP ROPE!
Flannery McCoy: Drake stands himself up, wincing pain after colliding back first with those steps. BUT JAY SOARS THROUGH THE AIR WITH A DIVING LARIAT ON DRAKE ARMSTRONG! JAY ROLLS DRAKE BACK INSIDE, AND CLIMBS TO THE TOP ROPE! DRAKE IS STIRRING, AND TURNS INTO A DIVING CODEBREAKER! DIVING VERSION OF THE ELEMENT REELS MANEUVER BY JAY, WHO GOES FOR THE COVER!
ONNNNNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!
TWWWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!
THHHHHHHHHRRRRRRREEEEEE-
Jake Mercer: DRAKE STILL MANAGES TO KICKOUT!
Stew-O: Jay rises to his knees, possibly thinking “what on Earth will I have to do?” Drake rolls to the corner, and pulls himself up. Meanwhile, Jay sees this, and starts to fire up, intensity in his eyes like we haven’t seen it. He realizes that he has to keep the pressure going, and looks to do exactly that as he staggers back into the opposite corner. JAY CHARGES IN, AND CONNECTS WITH A WHEEL KICK ON DRAKE IN THE CORNER!
Flannery McCoy: BUT DOESNT STOP THERE, RUNNING OFF THE OPPOSITE CORNER FOR ANOTHER WHEEL KICK! JAY RUNS OFF THE OPPOSITE CORNER FOR A THIRD ONE- BUT THIS TIME, DRAKE INTERCEPTS HIM, AND TURNS HIM INSIDE OUT WITH A CLOTHESLINE!
Jake Mercer: DRAKE PULLS JAY UP TO HIS FEET, AND HOISTS HIM ON HIS SHOULDER FOR THE DEATH PENALTY! BUT JAY SLIPS OUT BEHIND DRAKE, WHO SPINS AROUND INTO A KICK TO THE GUT!
Stew-O: JAY WANTS LONG LIVE JAYISM, AND HOOKS THE ARMS! BUT DRAKE AVOIDS IT WITH A BACK BODY DROP! JAY TRIES TO ROLL HIM UP WITH A SUNSET FLIP, BUT DRAKE MAINTAINS HIS BALANCE, AND SITS ON JAY FOR THE COVER, HOOKING BOTH LEGS!
ONNNNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEE!!
TWWWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOOO!!
Flannery McCoy: HEY, WAIT! DRAKE GRABBED THE ROPE!
THHHHHHHRRRRRRRREEEEEEEEEEEEE!!
(DING! DING DING!)
Stephie Love: HERES YOUR WINNER… DRAKE ARMSTRONG!
(The crowd boos as ‘Pride and Arrogance’ by Takeru Kanazaki plays, and Drake quickly rolls out of the ring, getting out of dodge as Jay sits up, and processes what just happened, his opponent having just screwed him out of KOE.)
Jake Mercer: Oh my God! Drake has done it! Drake is advancing in the King of Elite tournament!
Flannery McCoy: Now, hang on a minute! Drake cheated to get that victory, grabbing hold of the rope while sitting on top of Jay for that double leg cradle!
Jake Mercer: Not cheating if you don’t get caught!
Flannery McCoy: Oh, give me a break!
Stew-O: You may not like how he did it, but regardless, Drake got the job done, and really, that’s all the record books’ll show.
Flannery McCoy: It’s unfair to see Jay eliminated from the tournament like this, but this is just round one, imagine the other tricks that Drake has up his sleeve.
(Drake celebrates up the ramp, pointing to the throne, and claiming it as his while Jay tries to explain to the referee what happened as the camera fades elsewhere.)
(A commercial is shown for Easy Bake Oven.)
(Friday Night Dynasty returns to a panaround shot of the arena as ‘Tupac Back’ by Meek Mill ft. Rick Ross is heard playing through the speakers. The crowd roars as the camera goes over to Cy Henderson as he is seen making his way out. He has a smile on his face as he hypes up the crowd in the arena before making his way down the ramp.)
Stephie Love: Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome… EAW HALL OF FAMER!!!!!!! CY HENDERSON!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
(Cy slides into the ring, making his way over and taking a microphone from the ringside area. ‘Tupac Back’ begins to come to a close from there as Cy makes his way toward the center of the ring, taking a moment before from there beginning to speak.)
Cy Henderson: Well I think it’s safe to say that it’s been an eventful couple of weeks, for better or for worse.
(Cy chuckles to himself as the crowd continues to show support for the Hall of Famer.)
Cy Henderson: I walked into Road To Redemption with the intention of handling business as usual when it comes to something like a Marquee Event. Drake Armstrong, just like many of my opponents since my return to Elite Answers Wrestling, was running his mouth, and thus I made sure to put him in his place. Though that could’ve been where it was all said and done, of course, there were some other extra theatrics that came from it, whether that be on my own merit or not. I, for the most part, expected someone like Jamie O’Hara to be out there. I did challenge him for the Christmas show after all, and I knew that someone as talented as him would want a front row seat to a match with his future opponent in it. That’s all well and good. Would I have expected someone like Jamie O’Hara to have tried to attack me? That was on the list, he was my opponent after all, given the opportunity I would’ve tried to make a statement early. But did I expect someone like Drake to butt into our business and take us both out, using it as a way to put himself on a pedestal even in defeat? Admittingly, I should’ve, I’ll take accountability for the foolishness.
(Cy shakes his head, reminding himself of the night.)
Cy Henderson: But regardless, I put it aside, knowing that I’d have time to handle whatever antics Drake had in store for me another time. In my head, it was full speed ahead to Noche De Violencia, and it was full speed ahead to my well awaited match against Jamie. I’ll say that I was excited for the occasion, with the history that was backing a match of that caliber, I was open to either one of us being the better man. If it was him, that’s great, I’ll give him all the credit in the world. If it was me, that’s even better. But of course I knew that Drake couldn’t keep his hands to himself, he already butted into our business the previous week, what was going to stop him from doing it again that night? Once again, I take accountability for that. But he mettled, cost me the match against Jamie, and frankly, I’d be remiss to not talk about him getting what he deserved after the fact. And that was the two of us beating him down and leaving the fans with something to smile about.
(The crowd cheers again.)
Cy Henderson: But even then it’s clear even if I got the last laugh that the job was still far from over. That my duties were not entirely finished. Drake is no doubt back there tonight and I am pretty certain that he is hungry to get his hands on me after getting embarrassed in Mexico, but who’s to say really. Maybe he’s still riding high after his victory just before this against Jay Jerry Johnson to advance in the King of Elite tournament. That’s none of my concern. All I know is that regardless I’m looking toward 2024. 2023 was a nice warm up phase after being gone from the ring for so long, but next year is where business truly begins to pick up. I look toward 2024 and I have high expectations for myself, and high hopes that my abilities in the ring can make it happen. It’s been nice crossing some dream matches off the bucket list, and I bet even now I’m still going to be doing that whenever the situation calls for it. But I’m not just going to want to be a face in the crowd. I’m not just going to linger around and have my work amount for nothing. No, just like everyone else in EAW who has worked hard in this ring, I’m looking to continue to add to the trophy case that has already been founded off the legacy of my career. I’m looking to take everything that I’ve already done to new heights and how that happens I leave entirely up to fate. It’s an exciting prospect, one I have not felt in a very long time. And I’m glad that all of you can be apart of this journey with me.
(Once again, the crowd roars. But all of a sudden, to the confusion of Cy, it turns to extremely loud boos…)
Stew-O: BEHIND YOU!
(Cy turns around…)
(CRACK!)
Flannery McCoy: IT’S DRAKE ARMSTRONG! HE HAS THE ORNATE RING AROUND HIS FINGER AND HE JUST DROVE IT AGAINST THE FACE OF CY HENDERSON IN BRUTAL FASHION! CY IS DOWN AND IT SEEMS HIS SUSPICIONS OF DRAKE BEING FAR FROM DONE WITH HIM HAVE COME TO FRUITION!
(Drake is looking up, a pissed off expression on his face. He still wears the battle scars of his match against Jay, but it’s clear that doesn’t stop him from going back to what really matters. Cy is on the ground, a small cut on his forehead which shows blood, as Drake quickly drops down.)
Jake Mercer: AND NOW DRAKE IS REPEATEDLY SMASHING THAT RING AGAINST THE FACE OF CY! HE’S MAKING THE HALL OF FAMER PAY FOR WHAT HAPPENED AT ROAD TO REDEMPTION! CY IS GETTING EVEN MORE BLOODIED UP AS DRAKE IS RELENTLESS IN HIS ATTACK! HAVE WE EVER SEEN THE FUTURE SO VINDICTIVE LIKE THIS BEFORE?!
Stew-O: NOT TO MY KNOWLEDGE! BUT CY HAS REALLY DRIVEN HIM OVER THE EDGE! OFFICIALS ARE SLIDING IN THE RING! TRYING TO SPLIT THEM UP BEFORE THIS CAN GET TOO OUT OF HAND!
(They’re breaking Drake from the attack, trying to help Cy up to his feet. Cy is barely conscious, a bloodied look on his face, but Drake doesn’t seem satisfied…)
Flannery McCoy: ‘HALBERD FROM HELL’! DROPKICK TO CY AND WHAT A STATEMENT THAT HAS BEEN MADE BY DRAKE ARMSTRONG!
(Drake looks down with a scowl as the referee continues to belittle him, finally managing to escort him away from the scene. The last shot is officials checking on a hurt Cy, as Friday Night Dynasty from there begins to fade to elsewhere.)
(A commercial is shown for In-and-Out Burger featuring The Woogieman.)
(The camera returns to the ring for the final time tonight as Stephie Love is in the ring ready to begin the introductions for tonight’s main event match.)
Stephie Love: Ladies and gentlemen, this next contest is scheduled for ONE FALL!
Crowd: ONE FALL!!
(“Dead Opps” by DD Osama & Notti Osama starts to play as the New Breed Champion Michael Machina enters the arena with the title on his shoulder. He is strictly business as he heads right to the ring. )
Stephie Love: Introducing first and making his way to the ring! From Brooklyn, New York! Weighing in at 240 pounds! Here is THE EAW NEW BREED CHAMPION! “THE NEW BREED OF LEGENDS” MICHAEL MACHINA!
Stew-O: Here comes the New Breed Champion and he has got to be feeling good because on the last Dynasty before Road to Redemption, Michael did successfully defend his New Breed Championship.
Jake Mercer: Not just against one challenger, BUT TWO! Machina successfully defended the title against Cody Maverick and NOVA. The Machina Era of the New Breed Championship is still going strong!
Flannery McCoy: Machina is proving that is a very fast rising star and has dominated the New Breed Division. Tonight, he gets another chance to show his skills against a very tough opponent.
(Michael enters the ring and holds his title in the air before handing it to the referee and taking his corner. Seconds later, “It Follows” by Cane Hill replaces Michael’s theme as Xander Payne enters the arena. Xander soaks in the negative reaction from the crowd and really doesn’t care as he heads to the ring.)
Stephie Love: Introducing his opponent! From Toronto, Canada! Weighing in at 255 pounds! Here is XANDER PAYNE!
Flannery McCoy: Here comes the Hall of Famer in Xander Payne and he is heading to the ring to possibly be the biggest challenge of the New Breed Champion’s career… LITERALLY!
Jake Mercer: Now that is completely uncalled for. Xander Payne is one of the best competitors in EAW and you’re making fat jokes. How immature.
Stew-O: Regardless, Xander should be feeling good after the Noche de Violencia event where he defeated his rival Ryan Joseph Wilson. Tonight he is looking to keep the momentum going with a victory over the New Breed Champion. Who will leave tonight’s main event victorious? We are about to find out.
(Xander enters the ring and shoots a glare at Michael before taking his corner and his entrance music fades off. The referee checks both competitors before calling for the bell.)
(DING! DING! DING!)
Stew-O: Here we go! Sound of the bell and our main event is underway. The current New Breed Champion taking on a former World Champion. This match is going to be good.
Flannery McCoy: Xander and Michael step up to the center of the ring and Michael is ready to lock up, BUT XANDER PAYNE WITH AN IMMEDIATE SLAP TO THE FACE! NO RESPECT SHOWN BY XANDER!
Jake Mercer: No respect or no intimidation? I like them both, but Xander is trying to establish early on who’s going to be the boss in this match AND XANDER SHOVES MICHAEL DOWN TO THE MAT!
Flannery McCoy: Machina did not like that one bit and he got right back in Xander’s face. Xander goes to fire a right forearm, BUT MACHINA BLOCKS IT AND FIRES BACK WITH A FOREARM OF HIS OWN!
Stew-O: This is going to be a battle of tempers right here and the power of the New Breed Champion is forcing Xander back to the ropes. Machina with a knee to the gut of Xander Payne before whipping him to the other side.
Jake Mercer: Xander rebounds off the ropes and Machina puts his head down for a back body drop. BUT XANDER STOPS IN HIS TRACKS AND KICKS MACHINA RIGHT IN THE FACE!
Stew-O: The force sends Machina flying back and Xander follows up with a stiff forearm to the face. This time the forearm connects and Machina is being sent back with the force of the shots.
Flannery McCoy: Machina is in the corner and Xander pushes his neck back and rears back BEFORE HITTING THE NEW BREED CHAMPION WITH A STIFF KNIFE EDGE CHOP! GOOD GAWD!
Jake Mercer: Xander has some of the most painful chop in the business today. That first chop knocked the wind out of the New Breed Champion, BUT XANDER ISN’T DONE! Xander leans him back AND CHOPS HIM AGAIN!
Stew-O: AGAIN AND AGAIN WITH THOSE KNIFE EDGE CHOPS! MACHINE GUN CHOPS BY THE HALL OF FAMER AND THERE IS NO DOUBT THAT THE PEOPLE IN THE NOSEBLEED SEATS CAN HEAR THOSE CHOPS!
Flannery McCoy: The referee is issuing a count and Machina’s chest is starting to turn red with all the chops. The referee reaches four and Xander pulls Machina out of the corner and turns him around-
Jake Mercer: SNAP SUPLEX INTO THE TURNBUCKLES! WHAT AN UGLY LANDING AS MACHINA GOES SPINE FIRST INTO THE TURNBUCKLES BEFORE ALMOST LANDING ON HIS HEAD AS HE FALLS TO THE MAT!
Flannery McCoy: Xander Payne lives up to his name. He loves to cause pain and torture is opponents. Now he’s as ruthless as ever and that might be too big of a mountain for the New Breed Champion to overcome at this rate.
Stew-O: Don’t count Machina out. What he lacks in experience, he makes up for in pure power. Right now, it’s Xander in control and he pulls Machina back to his feet and brings him back to the center of the ring.
Jake Mercer: Xander picks up Machina for a slam, BUT MACHINA IS FIGHTING BACK! MACHINA WITH AN ELBOW TO THE HEAD AND HE SLIDES OFF XANDER’S BACK! Xander turns around–
Stew-O: MACHINA GRABS HIM AROUND THE WAIST BEFORE PICKING HIM UP AND DROPPING HIM WITH A BELLY TO BELLY SUPLEX! THERE’S THE PURE POWER OF THE NEW BREED CHAMPION WE WERE TALKING ABOUT!
Flannery McCoy: Machina is one of the most powerful members of the roster and he is putting the boots to Xander. Xander is rolling away and he finally makes it to the ropes. Xander rolls onto the apron as the referee forces Machina back.
Jake Mercer: Xander gets to his feet on the apron and Machina goes to grab Xander, BUT XANDER WITH A HANGMAN ACROSS THE TOP ROPE! MACHINA’S THROAT DROPPED ALONG THE ROPE!
Stew-O: Machina stumbles back and holds his throat in pain as Xander rolls back into the ring AND MACHINA THROWS A SHORT ARM CLOTHESLINE AND CLOBBERS XANDER ACROSS THE THROAT TAKING HIM DOWN!
Flannery McCoy: Xander might have had the daylights knocked out of him with that shot as Machina pulls him towards the center of the ring and gets him in position.
Jake Mercer: Machina stands on the side of Xander BEFORE FLIPPING BACK AND HITTING XANDER WITH A PICTURE PERFECT STANDING MOONSAULT! IT ALWAYS AMAZES ME WHEN YOU SEE A MAN MICHAEL’S SIZE HITS A MOONSAULT LIKE THAT! Either way, he hits the target perfectly before hooking the leg!
ONNNNNNNNNNNNNNEEEEE!
TWWWWWWWWWWOOOOOO–
Flannery McCoy: XANDER BARELY KICKS OUT BEFORE TWO AND MACHINA MOUNTS THE HALL OF FAMER AND JUST STARTS PUNCHING XANDER IN THE SIDE OF THE HEAD! XANDER IS BLOCKING AS BEST AS HE CAN!
Stew-O: Blocking aside, the referee is right there telling Machina to open up that closed fist, but Machina is still punching so the referee starts a count to get Machina to open up–
Jake Mercer: WOAH! MACHINA STOPPED THE PUNCHING, BUT HE TOOK A SWING AT THE REFEREE WHEN THEY TRIED TO BREAK IT UP! Machina, control your temper! You were about one punch away from being disqualified.
Stew-O: The referee is letting Machina hear it and the New Breed Champion is right there telling the referee off. Not a smart move for the New Breed Champion as he looks to be thin ice early–
Flannery McCoy: XANDER WITH A FOREARM TO THE BACK OF THE NECK! Xander grabs Machina and gets the New Breed Champion in the torture rack! Xander walks back to the center of the ring and SPINS MACHINA OUT–
Jake Mercer: “LAS CASADORA” BY THE HALL OF FAMER! Torture Rack Neckbreaker takes Michael Machina down and Machina lands hard on the back of his head.
Stew-O: Xander is back to his feet and he hits the ropes. Xander comes back and LEAVES HIS FEET AS HE GOES FOR THE SEATED SENTON AND HE HITS IT! XANDER LANDS RIGHT ON THE RIBS AND CHEST OF THE NEW BREED CHAMPION!
Flannery McCoy: Xander is playing for keeps in this match as he gets back up once more. Xander looks to go to the well once more as he hits the ropes once more AND HE JUMPS UP FOR ANOTHER SENTON–
Jake Mercer: NO! MACHINA ROLLS OUT OF THE WAY AND XANDER FINDS NOTHING BUT THE CANVAS! POOR XANDER CRASHES AND BURNS! He went for that senton once too many times.
Flannery McCoy: I actually agree with you, Jake. Xander got a little cocky and it backfired in his face. Both men are trying to get back to their feet and it looks like the New Breed Champion is the first up.
Stew-O: Xander quickly follows suit AND MACHINA CLOBBERS HIM WITH A CLOTHESLINE! Xander gets back up AND MACHINA HITS HIM WITH ANOTHER CLOTHESLINE! Xander is up once more–
Jake Mercer: THIS TIME MACHINA LEAVES HIS FEET AND TAKES XANDER DOWN WITH A SHOULDER TACKLE! WHAT ATHLETICISM FROM THE NEW BREED CHAMPION ON DISPLAY!
Stew-O: Xander is down after the flurry of offense from Machina and Machina is right there and he pulls Xander to the middle of the ring. The New Breed Champion grabs one of Xander’s legs AND ROLLS HIM OVER INTO THE SINGLE LEG BOSTON CRAB!
Flannery McCoy: SUBMISSION MOVE APPLIED BY THE NEW BREED CHAMPION AND THE REF IS RIGHT THERE TO SEE IF XANDER WANTS TO GIVE THIS MATCH UP!
Jake Mercer: ARE YOU NUTS, FLAN?!? Xander Payne has been put through literal hell throughout his career and as much as I support the Machina Movement, Xander isn’t going to tap out to ANYBODY! He’d rather lose the leg than lose the match.
Stew-O: You can call it whatever you want, but right now, XANDER IS PULLING HIMSELF TO THE ROPES! MACHINA ISN’T GOING TO LET THAT HAPPEN SO EASILY!!
Flannery McCoy: MACHINA IS PULLING XANDER BACK TO THE MIDDLE OF THE RING SO THIS IS ALMOST A TUG OF WAR OF SOME SORT! It looks like it’s Machina getting the advantage and Xander is in the middle of the ring.
Jake Mercer: NOT FOR LONG! XANDER SOMEHOW MANAGES TO ROLL FORWARD AND HE SENDS MACHINA RIGHT INTO THE ROPES! Xander quickly gets back to his feet AND MACHINA COMES BACK WITH A CLOTHESLINE–
Flannery McCoy: XANDER DUCKS THE CLOTHESLINE AND GETS BEHIND MACHINA BEFORE PICKING HIM UP AND PLANTING HIM WITH A RELEASE GERMAN SUPLEX! Machina was dropped hard on the back of his head!
Stew-O: Xander is waiting for Machina to get back up, but the force of the suplex almost got him there anyway. Machina is up AND MACHINA AVOIDS THE RIGHT HAND FROM XANDER!
Jake Mercer: Machina with a right hand of his own AND XANDER DUCKS IT AS WELL! XANDER QUICKLY RECOVERS AND HE HITS THE PALM STRIKE! “O.D.” OVERDOSE PALM STRIKE RIGHT TO THE NOSE AND THAT COULD HAVE BEEN A KNOCKOUT BLOW!
Stew-O: MACHINA COULD HAVE BEEN KNOCKED OUT COLD WITH THAT SHOT! MACHINDA IS DOWN AND XANDER GOES FOR THE COVER!
ONNNNNNNNNNNNEEEEEE!
TWWWWWWWWWWOOOO!
THHHHHHRRRREEEEEEEE–
Flannery McCoy: MACHINA POWERS OUT AT TWO! WE SEE THAT MACHINA IS NOT BLEEDING AFTER THE PALM STRIKE! He could have had his nose broken right there. It might be, but I don’t think he gives a damn.
Jake Mercer: Xander doesn’t give a damn either as he brings Machina back to his feet BY THE WRIST AND GETS MACHINA ON HIS SHOULDERS LOOKING FOR THAT SAITO SUPLEX HE CALLS “DAWNBREAKER”-
Stew-O: MACHINA MANAGES TO SLIDE OFF XANDER AND DROP DOWN FOR A SUNSET FLIP, BUT XANDER IS DOING EVERYTHING HE CAN TO KEEP HIS BALANCE AND NOT FIND HIMSELF IN A PINNING PREDICAMENT–
Flannery McCoy: XANDER DROPS DOWN TO COUNTER, BUT MACHINA ROLLED AWAY AND XANDER ONCE AGAIN FINDS NOTHING BUT THE CANVAS! We might need the ring crew down there in a moment. That landing might have broken a board or two under the ring.
Jake Mercer: Oh come on, Flannery! Can’t we be more mature than making fat jokes towards one of our most valuable athletes? Still so unnecessary.
Flannery McCoy: I could, but nah. Right now, Xander is trying to get back to his feet, but he finds himself right back in the grasp of the New Breed Champion.
Stew-O: Machina gets Xander on his shoulders and now he is trying to lift up Xander, but I think Xander is trying to block it. Xander is fighting it, BUT IT ISN’T ENOUGH AND XANDER IS UP IN THE AIR! MACHINA COULD HAVE SUFFERED A HERNIA WITH THE STRAIN OF GETTING XANDER UP THERE LIKE THAT!
Jake Mercer: DON’T YOU START, STEW! Anyways, Machina has Xander up with the Military Press which I can admit is a great show of strength by the New Breed Champion and Xander has been up there for a long time–
Stew-O: “HEAT’S DESCENT” BY THE NEW BREED CHAMPION! WHAT A GORILLA PRESS SLAM BY MICHAEL MACHINA AND XANDER LANDS HARD! Xander is down and Machina is dragging Xander to the corner.
Flannery McCoy: AND MACHINA IS CHOOSING TO CLIMB UP TO THE TOP TURNBUCKLE! I don’t know what the New Breed Champion has planned, but it looks like he is wanting to end this match.
Jake Mercer: This top rope flying isn’t necessarily the forte of Michael Machina, but he gets himself in position to fly. Xander is still down AND MACHINA COMES OFF THE TOP WITH A MOONSAULT–
Stew-O: AND HE HITS IT! WHAT A MOONSAULT BY THE NEW BREED CHAMPION! NOT A REGULAR MOVE FROM THE ARSENAL OF MACHINA, BUT IT PAID OFF BIG TIME AS HE HOOKS THE LEG FOR THE COVER!
ONNNNNNNNNNEEEEEE!
TWWWWWWWOOOOOO!
THHHHHHRRREEEEEEE!
Flannery McCoy: XANDER KICKS OUT RIGHT BEFORE THREE! OH DAMN! THAT WAS SO CLOSE RIGHT THERE! WHAT A MATCH THIS HAS BEEN SO FAR AND THESE FANS SOUND LIKE THEY WANT THIS MATCH TO CONTINUE!
Jake Mercer: If either one of these two get exactly what they want then this match won’t be lasting very much longer. Machina is back up to his feet in firm control of this match and he brings Xander back to his feet.
Flannery McCoy: Machina with a kick to the gut that doubles Xander over and has Xander down in the gutwrench position BEFORE TRYING TO LIFT XANDER UP IN THE AIR AND HE HAS XANDER UP!!
Stew-O: MACHINA HAS XANDER UP FOR THE “.50 CAL” SITOUT POWERBOMB AND IF HE HITS THIS POWERBOMB, THIS MATCH WILL BE OVER–
Jake Mercer: LOOK AT XANDER! XANDER IS STILL UP IN THE AIR AND XANDER IS TRYING TO FIGHT FREE! Xander is throwing lefts and rights to Machina’s face to try to get momentum in his favor–
Stew-O: ONE RIGHT HAND TO THE MIDDLE OF THE FOREHEAD AND A LEFT HAND TO THE TEMPLE AND THAT CAUSES MACHINA TO LOSE HIS BALANCE AND HE FALLS BACK WITH XANDER LANDING RIGHT ON HIS CHEST!
Flannery McCoy: Not a pretty landing for the New Breed Champion as he lands on the mat and Xander lands on his chest! Damn, that could have broken some rips or punctured a long. The ring could have caved in too.
Jake Mercer: Will you stop that, Flannery. Xander has done nothing to you and you are making fat jokes any chance you get just because Xander is outspoken and ruthless. Anyways, Xander is choosing to not go for the cover and to cause more damage to the New Breed Champion.
Stew-O: Normally I would say that this would be a big mistake, but Xander is very sadistic and methodical in that he knows exactly what he is doing by staying one step ahead of his opposition while also causing maximum damage.
Flannery McCoy: Xander is back to his feet and he once again grabs Machina by the wrist and pulls him back to his feet before pulling up onto his shoulders one more time BEFORE DROPPING HIM WITH THE SAITO SUPLEX!
Jake Mercer: THIS TIME XANDER HITS THE “DAWNBREAKER” SUPLEX AND PLANTS DOWN THE NEW BREED CHAMPION! MACHINA ISN’T MOVING AS XANDER CRAWLS INTO THE COVER!
ONNNNNNNNNNNNNEEEEE!
TWWWWWWWWWWOOOOO!
THHHHHHRRRRRRREEEEEEE!
Flannery McCoy: FOOT ON THE ROPE! MACHINA GOT HIS FOOT ON THE ROPE AND THAT IMMEDIATELY STOPS THE COUNT! Xander was wondering why the count stopped and now he sees Michael’s foot on the rope and he is not happy one bit.
Stew-O: Xander might have blown a gasket and he is just pounding the ever loving crap out of Michael and the referee is right there trying to break up the attack.
Jake Mercer: The referee finally backs Xander up and he was risking disqualification. Machina is trying to get back to his feet AND HERE COMES XANDER AT FULL SPEED–
Flannery McCoy: MACHINA SAW IT COMING AND HE COUNTERS WITH A BACK BODY DROP THAT SENDS XANDER RIGHT OVER THE TOP ROPE AND HE CRASHES RIGHT ONTO THE FLOOR IN FRONT OF US!
Jake Mercer: Xander landed hard as Machina rolls out of the ring and grabs Xander BEFORE BASHING HIS FACE AGAINST OUR TABLE! Machina still has hold of Xander and rolls him back into the ring. Now Machina is heading to the timekeeper’s area. What does he need over there?
Stew-O: HE HAS A CHAIR! WHY IN THE WORLD DOES MICHAEL MACHINA HAVE A CHAIR RIGHT NOW? Does he not care about the win or does he just wanna bash Xander’s brains in with that chair. Now he’s heading to the ring and the referee is right there to stop him in his tracks.
Flannery McCoy: The referee and Machina are just arguing about the chair and Machina is on thin ice right now with the weapon. All the while, Xander has rolled to the opposite side of the ring and is getting back to his feet.
Jake Mercer: Machina is doing whatever he can to get that steel chair into the ring and him and the referee are just having an argument. Machina decides to slide the chair into the ring and he quickly follows, but the referee has the chair–
(CRASH!)
Stew-O: WHAT THE HELL WAS THAT? Machina was trying to bring a steel chair into the ring and the referee was completely distracted while Xander Payne was watching it all go down he faceplants on the mat!
Flannery McCoy: OH MY GAWD! IT’S RYAN JOSEPH WILSON! RYAN WILSON CAME DOWN TO THE RING AND TRIPPED UP XANDER PAYNE AND TOOK HIM DOWN TO THE MAT! RYAN WANTS TO CONTINUE MAKING XANDER’S LIFE A LIVING NIGHTMARE!
Jake Mercer: OF COURSE THE REFEREE WAS BUSY WITH MACHINA AND THE STEEL CHAIR, SO HE DIDN’T SEE RYAN JOSEPH WILSON COME DOWN AND TRIP XANDER PAYNE!! COME ON, REF!
Flannery McCoy: RYAN WILSON IS HERE AT RINGSIDE AND RYAN JUST PULLED XANDER OUT OF THE RING AND HIS JUST PUNCHING THE HOLY HELL OUTTA XANDER PAYNE!
Jake Mercer: WHAT THE HELL IS WITH HIM? RYAN IS SO BITTER ABOUT LOSING TO XANDER THAT HE IS JUST BEATING THE CRAP OUT OF XANDER! WHAT JEALOUSY!
Stew-O: RYAN WILSON IS MAKING AN IMPACT IN ANY WAY HE CAN AND HE IS JUST THROWING THOSE LEFTS AND RIGHTS BEFORE WHIPPING XANDER RIGHT INTO THE STEEL STEPS!
Jake Mercer: RYAN WILSON HAS A DEATHWISH RIGHT NOW ATTACKING XANDER PAYNE AS HE SMASHES XANDER’S FACE AGAINST THE STEEL STEPS BEFORE FINALLY ROLLING XANDER BACK INTO THE RING! THE REFEREE IS BACK ON THE MATCH AFTER GETTING THE CHAIR OUT OF THE RING! HOW CONVENIENT!
Flannery McCoy: RYAN SAID TO WATCH HIM AND WE ARE ALL WATCHING HIM NOW! XANDER IS STARTING TO GET BACK TO HIS FEET AFTER THE BEATDOWN FROM HIS FORMER TAG TEAM PARTNER AS HE TURNS AROUND–
Stew-O: “BULLET FROM HELL”! WHAT A SPEAR FROM MICHAEL MACHINA AND XANDER MIGHT HAVE JUST BEEN TAKEN OUT OF HIS BOOTS WITH THE FORCE OF THAT SPEAR! WILL MACHINA STEAL THE MATCH THANKS TO RYAN JOSEPH WILSON? XANDER IS DOWN AND MACHINA FALLS INTO THE COVER!
ONNNNNNNNNNNEEEEEE!
TWWWWWWWWOOOOOO!
THHHHHHHHRREEEEEEEE!
(DING! DING! DING!)
(“Dead Opps” starts to play again as Michael rolls off of Xander and sits on the mat for a moment to catch his breath as Stephie Love announces the final decision of the match.)
Stephie Love: Here is your winner… THE EAW NEW BREED CHAMPION MICHAEL MACHINA!
Stew-O: What a match we just witnessed in tonight’s main event of Dynasty. These two fought hard and threw everything they had at each other and it is the New Breed Champion who comes out on top after the appearance of Ryan Wilson at the end of the match locked things up for Machina.
Flannery McCoy: I’ll be quite honest here, even with Ryan Wilson attacking Xander, I would probably call this an upset considering the level that Xander Payne is at. That’s not taking anything away from Michael.
(Michael is back to his feet and the referee hands him his title and raises his arm in victory before going back to check on Xander. Michael takes one last look at Xander before leaving the ring, passing Ryan Wilson, and heading up the entrance ramp.)
Jake Mercer: You are losing it, Flan. I wouldn’t call this an upset because Machina is one of the most successful and one of the fastest rising stars in EAW. This is not an upset. This is a continued rise of the Machina Era.
(Machina is heading up the entrance ramp as Xander is coming to and is sitting in the ring now as he locks eyes with Ryan Joseph Wilson and Xander is PISSED OFF!)
Flannery McCoy: Xander was blind sided by Ryan Wilson who, for lack of a better term, screwed Xander out of victory in this match.
Jake Mercer: I hope Ryan is proud of himself for what he did to Xander because Xander is going to beat the holy hell out of Ryan Wilson once again when Xander gets his hand on them. Ryan just can’t get over the fact that he was beaten by Xander at Noche de Violencia.
Stew-O: Whatever the case may be, things between Xander and Ryan are only going to heat up from here, I guarantee that. Ladies and gentlemen, thank you for joining us for another edition of Friday Night Dynasty! For Jake Mercer and Flannery McCoy, I am Stew-O. Goodnight everybody!
(The final shot shows Michael celebrating his victory at the top of the entrance ramp before cutting to Xander Payne still sitting in the ring glaring at Ryan before cutting to Ryan who has the biggest smirk on his face knowing he screwed over Xander Payne as the shot fades to black.)
(EAW Logo Buzzes…)
