(EAW intro plays)
(Showdown opens up with a recap of everything that happened in last week’s Showdown. Daryl soaks in the cheers from his home country, being accompanied as well by both Pandora and Halsey, as they talk about their losses at Reasonable Doubt, promising that despite all of that, what matters is the place where they come from, and they will be victorious at the end of the day. Jane Chrissty defeats Nikki Kimura. Mikaela’s interview gets interrupted by various people, with Miku and Raven saying they are cool with having a match against each other, Ashlynn crying about her face being “disformed”, Usagi complaining about her loss at Reasonable Doubt and wanting a match against Caroline, and Caroline finally talking about how she was so close to winning Blind Faith and mysteriously saying a threat towards the rest of the roster. While in an interview with Kyra Phillips, KASAI was frustrated by the loss at Blind Faith, but she says she has eyes set on something else entirely and she isn’t letting that get out of her grasp. Scott Diamond defeats Damien Kutcher, with Scott shaking Damien’s hand after the match. Veena Adams talks about her championship reign thus far, before being interrupted by Daniella Atlas, with Daniella teasing about wanting to challenge Veena at Fighting Spirit, before leaving Veena confused in the ring. ARIA gets a win over Kirk Redwood, with Pandora attacking her and laying her out after the match. Adam Lucas calls out Solomon after he ended up screwing him in the Blind Faith match, and after Adam hits Solomon after he continues talking in a cryptic manner, he challenges him to a match at Grand Rampage, with Solomon accepting under the rules that Solomon can choose the stipulation. Princess Candice is angry about her loss at Blind Faith, complaining and insulting Madison for what happened, as Madison suddenly attacks her and ends up challenging her to a match at Super Showdown. Daniella Atlas versus Princess Candice Blair ends in a no contest after Madison interferes to attack Candice, with Daniella attacking Madison as well, not being happy about her interfering. Terry Chambers sends a warning to the whole locker room, no matter the consequences he gets, he is tearing the locker room apart if nobody steps up to the challenge. Cy Henderson comes out to talk about his win at Blind Faith, just before getting interrupted by Chef Viz, the two of them going back and forth about their previous match and what will happen now, as it ends with the two having a staredown. And in the main event, as Jon Kelton faces the hometown boy Daryl Kinkade, Pandora and Halsey come out seemingly to aid Kelton, before suddenly turning on him and giving Daryl the win over him. The last shot of the recap being Daryl, Pandora and Halsey standing tall.)
(The recap ends, and it is replaced with the song “Brick Wall” by a Day to Remember, as the camera pans around the inside of The Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Fireworks are shooting out of the stage and the Showdown crowd can be seen cheering in excitement. The camera ends up panning over to the commentary table with Deadprez, Eve and Gavin Kirkland as the commentators.)
Eve: WELCOME EVERYONE… TO SATURDAY NIGHT SHOWDOWN!!!
Gavin Kirkland: FISH AND CHIPS- Oh wait, we are back in the USA now.
Deadprez: AND WE ARE BACK WITH A BANG! We got some exciting matches tonight. We see Usagi Senshi face off against Jane Chrissty, Auburn Ware go against Madison Kaline and Adam Lucas square off against Clayton Golde!
Eve: As well as seeing Ashlynn Quinn go up against Miku Sakai, and on the main event, after a shocking coup last week, a pissed off Daryl Kinkade looks to get his revenge against ARIA!
Gavin Kirkland: LET’S NOT WASTE ANYMORE TIME, WE GOT- Oh, it is Jon Kelton. Eh, we don’t have any rush, let’s get to it either way.
Deadprez: He isn’t even in the group with the girls anymore!
Gavin Kirkland: A hater never gives up in hating despite all odds-
Deadprez: Man, just start the damn show off!
( The beginning chords of ‘Paint it Black’ by The Rolling Stones begin to play as the crowd immediately begins to boo before the song stops mid-note and transitions to ‘Unfuckwittable‘ by Kid Cudi as the crowd boos louder. Jon Kelton makes his way from the back with a microphone in hand taking a look at the audience, he stands there in silence for a moment before he simply nods his head in approval, continuing down the ramp and entering the ring. )
( Before Jon can open his mouth to speak, a replay of last week’s Showdown Main Event plays on the titantron, showing Halsey Neel and Pandora Paisley betraying him before Daryl Kinkade strikes with the final blow, effectively ending Devolution. The look on Jon’s face is indecipherable as he picks up the microphone to speak before being taken aback by the crowd who begins to chant. )
Crowd: You deserved it! You deserved it! You deserved it!
Jon Kelton: Yeah. Y-Yeah, you’re probably right. Actually; no. Not probably. There’s no probably about it. You are right. Every single one of you is right. I did deserve it. Hell, I honestly deserved worse. But the message was received loud and clear.
( A slight look of remorse begins to creep upon the face of Jon Kelton as he stops looking at the crowd and instead begins looking at the ring beneath him. The crowd continues to boo him as he pauses for a moment to collect his thoughts before raising the microphone back to his face to speak again. )
Jon Kelton: For the last year, I’ve done everything I can to ensure that I’m on top. I’ve stepped over countless people. I’ve hurt countless people. I’ve put people on the shelf. I’ve put people in the hospital. I’ve demoralized people so much so that they took it upon themselves to get shipped away from this brand just to get away from me.
( The crowd continues to boo as Jon Kelton stands in the center of the ring taking in the negative reaction of the crowd before breaking his silence to continue. )
Jon Kelton: I can’t stand here and act as if I’m a saint or act as if I didn’t know what I was doing. Because I did, I’m old enough and smart enough to differentiate right from wrong, but when you share a bond with someone those lines become blurred. I don’t say this in an attempt to shift the blame or point a finger, because at the end of the day, my actions are solely my own, but I’d be remiss if I didn’t provide some facet of context.
Jon Kelton: For the past year, I’ve been nothing if not committed to the idea of Devolution. The idea of shifting the power dynamic from those who constantly find themselves on top, to those who haven’t yet begun to touch that peak. I wanted to be the one in power, and so I made it so, with the help of Halsey and Pandora, we made it a reality. I wasn’t just committed to the idea, I was committed to them as well. Especially… Pandora. I wanted to see her succeed more than I wanted to succeed myself.
( Jon takes a moment to collect his thoughts before picking the microphone back up and continuing to speak. )
Jon Kelton: I wanted Halsey to succeed more than I wanted to succeed myself. I wanted them to have the world and then some– I wanted Devolution to be more than just an idea, I wanted it to be the spark that ignited change, not just on Showdown but in EAW as a whole. The same spark that can see a man who was patronized, underrated, disrespected, and disregarded for fifteen years, rise to the occasion and become one of— if not the best elitist this brand has seen.
Jon Kelton: And whether or not people agree with that, that’s the truth, it’s my truth. And I don’t have any choice but to believe that. Because if not, then what was it all for? What was the purpose of the last year? What was the significance of last week? What did I spend the last three hundred and sixty-five plus days of my life chasing after?
Jon Kelton: You see, I’m not standing here trying to debate right or wrong, or good or bad. Because I’ve seen the messages. I’ve read the articles. I’ve heard everyone’s opinion and I’ve seen firsthand how people felt about the way Devolution did business, and how they felt and still continue to feel about me. And I’ll be as honest as I can be right now; I get it.
( Jon paces around the ring a bit before continuing… )
Jon Kelton: I get why people hate me. I get why people constantly flash me dirty looks. I get why people feel the need to express their displeasure with me. I get why you all boo me when my theme song hits. I get it, I do. But I can’t help but feel like I’m stuck.
Jon Kelton: How do I even begin to attempt to wipe the slate clean, when my hands are drenched in blood? How do I begin to ask for forgiveness when my sins run as long as the Nile? I’m no saint. I’m not going to pretend as if I am. In truth, I’m the furthest thing from it. I’m impure. Broken and flawed beyond belief. But I can acknowledge my wrongs. I can acknowledge that I’ve burned more bridges, and broken more fences than the vast majority of this roster. I can acknowledge that I do so needlessly and selfishly in the pursuit of power and success.
Jon Kelton: But at the time that’s the only way I thought things could be. I don’t expect anyone to forgive me. I don’t expect this to change the dynamic between me or anyone else in the back who may or may not be listening, but I am sorry. Genuinely and truly. I. Am. Sorry.
Jon Kelton: And the only thing that I’m even more apologetic about is that it took me this long to see just how wrong I’ve been. Like I said, I don’t expect anything from anyone. I don’t expect anyone to help me fight my battles, and honestly, at this stage, I don’t think I’d want the help— this is something I need to do on my own.
( The look on Jon’s face turns to one of more seriousness as he places the microphone closer to his mouth. )
Jon Kelton: Daryl, Pandora, Halsey. I’ll fight the three of you, by myself if I have to. I will single-handedly tear The British Invasion apart if it is the last thing I do. And once I’m done dismantling the abomination you created from the ashes of Devolution, I’ll do the one thing, your pal Daryl never could— I’m going to win the Answers World Championship, and I’m going to do it on my own.
( The crowd stays silent for a moment, not knowing how to react to the words that Kelton ended up saying. Suddenly, Jon is taken aback by the reaction of the crowd— they’re actually… cheering for him. The expression of his face softens slightly and then he feels the confidence to his voice come back. )
Jon Kelton: So this is me effectively taking responsibility for my actions, and issuing a verbal apology for what the past year has been not just to all of you, but every single elitist that has had the misfortune of finding themselves in the crosshair of Devolution. I can’t take back what I’ve done, I can’t take back what I’ve said. I can’t erase the past. But what I can do is attempt to atone. What I can do is try to right the ship, try to change the narrative, and attempt to prove that I am capable of getting things done the right way, without sabotaging the legacy I aim to build here.
Jon Kelton: And that is exactly what I am going to do. So this is me taking that initiative and declaring myself for the Grand Rampage. As much as I wanted this to be a simple apology, I genuinely wanted it to be a heart-to-heart, from me to anyone who cared to listen. Whether you believe in me or not, it’s not going to deter me from accomplishing what I have set for myself.
Jon Kelton: I’m going to win the Grand Rampage next month and punch my ticket to the Main Event of Pain For Pride, and then I’m going to win the Answers World Championship, and I’ll finally be able to say that I’ve atoned for everything. I’ll be able to say that I reached the highest of highs, on my own without the help of someone else, and that is worth everything to me.
Jon Kelton: Everything.
( ‘Unfuckwittable’ begins to play as Jon Kelton places the microphone in the center of the ring and begins to exit as the crowd erupts in cheers much to his surprise. )
Eve: Wow. Powerful words from Jon Kelton… I honestly can’t say I was expecting to hear that from him.
Deadprez: Damn. I’m speechless.
Gavin Kirkland: Well, I’m not! – Alright, I can’t be a hater anymore, that actually tugged at my heartstrings.
Eve: I think after a whole year of seeing so much destruction caused by the man that just spoke right now, it is almost a sigh of relief hearing him talk that way and seem determined to change and rewrite the wrongs that he committed in the past. The British Invasion is looking forward to dominating all of Showdown but the only way that they can do that is to get through one man – Jon Kelton.
(Jon Kelton makes his way to the top of the ramp and takes one final look at the crowd soaking in the reaction and giving a slight nod of relief before heading to the back. The last shot is of the crowd cheering for him before Showdown fades to a commercial break.)
(The camera cuts to Gina Romano in the ring.)
Gina Romano: THE FOLLOWING CONTEST IS SCHEDULED FOR… ONE FALL!!
Crowd: ONE FALL!!
(‘I’m Still Standing’ by Elton John plays out Jane Chrissty to a loud reaction from fans, who she takes the time to high five on her way to the ring. Jane may look like all smiles at the moment, but is determined ahead of her match with Usagi.
Gina Romano: Introducing first! From Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, weighing in at 103 pounds…SHE IS THE DAMAGED SOUL…JANE CHRISSTY!!
(‘A Cruel Angel’s Thesis’ – Yoko Takahashi blares throughout the arena, garnering negative feedback from the audience, who are firmly in the corner of Chrissty as Usagi saunters down to the ring, focused upon the task at hand, which is defeating Jane tonight.)
Gina Romano: And her opponent! Hailing out of Fukuoka, Japan, weighing in at 115 pounds…SHE IS THE STARBOY…USAGI SENSHI!!
(Both competitors stare one another down from opposing corners as the referee signals the bell.)
(DING! DING! DING!)
Eve: The crowd is electric, and it’s with good reason, because this match is officially underway! Usagi Senshi, Jane Chrissty! Both women start off by circling one another-
(Suddenly, both their attentions turn toward the stage area as the crowd reaction rises for Caroline sauntering out. She stands on the stage, watching the match closely. Jane and Usagi are distracted at first but attempt to shrug her off as they begin circling each other once more.)
Deadprez: Well, we have a visitor.
Eve: Said visitor being Usagi’s opponent for Super Showdown, Caroline!
Gavin Kirkland: As if this match couldn’t get any better! :shaq:
Eve: While you’re certainly excited, I don’t think either woman in the match is. Caroline might serve as a distraction.
Deadprez: Only if they let her! If you ask me, Usagi and Jane should focus solely on each other.
Gavin Kirkland: It’s already hard for me to focus on this match with Caroline standing there!
Eve: I’m sure it is. :wow: But both women meet in the middle with a collar and elbow tie-up, jockeying for position! Usagi manages to back Jane into the corner, and keeps her pinned there, grinding that forearm up against Jane’s jaw! Of course, the referee intervenes, giving Usagi till the count of five to break.
Referee: ONE! TWO! THREE! FOUR!
Deadprez: Finally, Usagi relents, backing away from Jane in the corner. Jane shrugs it off, keeping calm, even after the aggressive edge being shown by Senshi, and exits the corner. Again, both women circle each other for a collar and elbow tie-up in the center of the ring! Another jockey for position takes place, but this time, Jane gets the upper hand, backing Usagi up against the ropes! Jane keeps her pinned there, however.
Eve: The referee is forced to intervene for a second time, giving each competitor til the count of five for what’s hopefully a clean break.
Referee: ONE! TWO! THREE! FOUR!
Gavin Kirkland: There it is, a clean break between both women, but if I can just turn my attention back to Caroline for a secon-
Eve: No.
Deadprez: Jane beckons for Usagi to meet her in the center of the ring, which Senshi takes her up on, circling Jane for a third time before engaging in another collar and elbow tie-up!
Eve: Wait! Usagi had another idea, faking Jane out with that collar and elbow attempt, slipping behind her instead for a rear waistlock takedown! Jane rises to a seated position while still trapped in the rear waistlock, and slowly powers back to a vertical base. A standing switch is performed by Jane, who now has Usagi in a rear waistlock of her own.
Deadprez: Usagi isolates the arm of Jane, escaping the hold with an arm wringer before transitioning into a standing side headlock. Usagi wrenches on the hold, but gets bounced off the ropes by Jane! Usagi comes rebounding back with a SHOULDER TACKLE!
Eve: Chrissty goes down, and Usagi runs off the ropes, prompting Jane to roll on her belly. Usagi sees it coming, however, and drops into a grounded side headlock on Jane! Usagi further wrenches on the hold, but Jane still powers back to her feet, bouncing Usagi off the ropes to escape for a second time!
Deadprez: LEAPFROG BY JANE! FOLLOWING IT UP WITH A HIP TOSS! USAGI PUTS BOTH BOOTS UP, AND USES THEM TO SHOVE JANE DOWN! BOTH COMPETITORS SCRAMBLE BACK TO THEIR FEET, AND USAGI CATCHES JANE WITH AN ARM DRAG! BOTH WOMEN RUSH BACK TO THEIR FEET AGAIN, BUT JANE RUNS RIGHT INTO ANOTHER! THIS TIME, USAGI TRANSITIONS INTO AN ARMBAR!
Gavin Kirkland: Usagi takes a moment to glance at Caroline on the stage area, perhaps looking to send a message ahead of Super Showdown.
Eve: Sending a message, indeed. But Jane counters with a headscissors, grounding Senshi! Usagi rolls to a front neck bridge, and decides to headstand, showing off a bit before popping to her feet for a SEATED DROPKICK!
Deadprez: NO! Jane moves out of the way, and rushes back to her feet. Usagi rises to a knee, and both women as stare at each other, finding themselves in a stalemate early on.
Eve: Neither has been able to get the full on advantage over the other. Though, that could contribute to frustration, which we might be seeing as both women meet in the middle, exchanging words. But it was a trap on Usagi’s end, luring Jane in close enough to grab her in a standing side headlock!
Gavin Kirkland: Brains is one of the many qualities I like about Usagi Senshi. :mjlit:
Eve: I’d hate for you to name the others.
Deadprez: Jane starts to loosen Usagi’s grip with multiple forearms to the rib cage! This allows Jane to shove Usagi toward the ropes! JANE LEAPS FOR A DROPKICK- BUT USAGI HANGS ON, CAUSING CHRISSTY TO BACKFLIP ONTO HER FEET! USAGI CHARGES IN WITH A CLOTHESLINE- BUT JANE SEES IT COMING, AND DUCKS UNDERNEATH!
Eve: USAGI SPINS AROUND, AND CHARGES TOWARD CHRISSTY- BUT RUNS RIGHT INTO A SIDE HEADLOCK TAKEDOWN! USAGI QUICKLY COUNTERS WITH A HEADSCISSORS- BUT JANE ROLLS TO A FRONT NECK BRIDGE, AND HEADSTANDS BEFORE POPPING TO HER FEET FOR A SEATED DROPKICK! USAGI JUST GOT BLASTED!
Deadprez: AND WORSE, BY THE SAME THING SHE ATTEMPTED EARLIER! Usagi rolls away from Jane, clutching at her face, and pulls herself up to a knee in the corner. That might’ve flipped in a switch in Usagi, who marches toward Jane in the center of the ring, and SHOVES her!
Eve: But Jane returns that same energy RIGHT back, shoving Usagi as well! USAGI BLASTS JANE WITH A FOREARM SMASH! BUT JANE RETURNS FIRE! FOREARM BY USAGI! FOREARM BY JANE! USAGI WITH A KNIFE EDGE CHOP! AND ANOTHER! BOTH ECHOING THROUGHOUT THE ARENA! BUT THERES A KNIFE EDGE CHOP BY JANE, AND SHE FOLLOWS THAT UP WITH ANOTHER! THEN A THIRD! THEN A FOURTH! AND A FIFTH
Gavin Kirkland: :roman:
Deadprez: Usagi doubles over momentarily, but EXPLODES with a forearm! USAGI FOLLOWS IT UP WITH A EUROPEAN UPPERCUT, NO DOUBT JACKING JANE’S JAW! SPINNING BACKFIST BY USAGI, AND GOES TO COMPLETE THE ELITE COMBO WITH A ROUNDHOUSE ATTEMPT!
Eve: BUT JANE DUCKS UNDERNEATH, AND YANKS USAGI’S LEG OUT FROM UNDER HER, CAUSING SENSHI TO FACEPLANT ON THE CANVAS! Usagi slowly rises back to her feet, clutching at her nose area, and wanders right into a BODYSLAM! JANE RUNS OFF THE ROPES TO DELIVER A LEG DROP, AND HOOKS THE LEG FOR A COVER!
ONNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEE!!
TWWWWWWWOOOOOO-
Deadprez: SHOULDER UP!
(The camera cuts to Caroline briefly, showing her watch from the stage with a stoic look on her face.)
Deadprez: Following the kickout, Jane pulls Usagi back to her feet. BUT USAGI COMES OUT OF NOWHERE WITH A KNIFE EDGE CHOP! AGAIN, ECHOING THROUGHOUT THE WELLS FARGO CENTER! Usagi delivers multiple forearms to the face afterwards, and Jane stumbles back into the corner.
Gavin Kirkland: Usagi closes in, and aims to whip Jane into the opposite corner!
Eve: BUT JANE TURNS IT AROUND AT THE LAST MINUTE, SENDING USAGI INTO THE CORNER INSTEAD! JANE CHARGES IN- BUT USAGI CUTS HER OFF WITH A STIFF BACK ELBOW! JANE STUMBLES TO THE OPPOSITE CORNER, AND USAGI LINES HER UP BEFORE CHARGING IN WITH A DROPKIC- NO! USAGI GETS SWATTED OUT OF MID AIR AS JANE GOT THE BOOT UP!
Deadprez: Usagi crawls to the center of the ring, and gets pulled back to her feet by Jane. Jane winds back for a right- BUT GETS CAUGHT WITH A KNEE TO THE GUT! USAGI SENDS CHRISSTY OUT THROUGH THE MIDDLE ROPE!
Eve: SPOKE TOO SOON, BECAUSE JANE CAUGHT HERSELF ON THE APRON, UNBEKNOWNST TO USAGI! JANE ATTEMPTS TO SPRINGBOARD OFF THE TOP ROPE! BUT USAGI SHOVES HER OFF, AND SHOULDER FIRST INTO THE BARRICADE! JANE IS QUICKLY STIRRING ON ALL FOURS, TRYING TO SHAKE THE COBWEBS OUT OF HER HEAD!
Deadprez: USAGI RUNS OFF THE ROPES, AND SOARS THROUGH THE MIDDLE WITH A SUICIDE DIVE ONTO JANE! JANE COLLIDES BACK FIRST WITH THE BARRICADE, AND USAGI ROLLS HER BACK INSIDE THE RING FOR A COVER!
ONNNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!
TWWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!
Gavin Kirkland: KICKOUT! Which is good for me, because I get to KEEP seeing women!
Eve: You are truly something else.
Gavin Kirkland: Thanks!
Eve: That wasn’t a compliment.
Gavin Kirkland: :wtf:
Deadprez: Usagi lays Jane back down for a cover, however!
ONNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEE!!
TWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOO!!
Deadprez: Shoulder up- BUT USAGI QUICKLY TRANSITIONS INTO ELITISM MUTILATION! CATTLE MUTILATION IS LOCKED IN!
Eve: BUT JANE IS ABLE TO ESCAPE, GETTING HER FOOT ON THE BOTTOM ROPE!
Deadprez: Usagi releases the hold, but is visibly annoyed with the fact she had to do so. Usagi decides to pull Jane back up, and send her OUT through the middle rope! Jane catches herself on the apron, but on all fours.
Eve: Usagi exits out to the apron as well, and slowly pulls Jane back to her feet, lifting her up in a fireman’s carry position!
Deadprez: BUT JANE STARTS TO FIGHT OUT OF IT WITH REPEATED ELBOWS TO THE JAW! JANE SLIPS OFF THE SHOULDERS OF SENSHI, AND USAGI CHARGES HER- BUT JANE SHIFTS THE MOMENTUM WITH A SPANISH FLY OFF THE APRON! CRASH COURSE OFF THE APRON, AND BOTH COMPETITORS ARE WRITHING IN PAIN!
Gavin Kirkland: I’m sure that took a lot out of both women… these incredibly sexy wom-
Eve: Gavin.
Gavin Kirkland: Right!
Eve: The referee begins counting, and this match could very end in count out, because look at the state of these women. Neither having gotten the better of that spanish fly, and both having a rough landing.
Referee: ONE! TWO! THREE! FOUR! FIVE! SIX!
Deadprez: Jane is the first back to her feet, pulling Usagi up to hers in a front facelock as well before rolling Usagi back inside the ring.
Referee: SEVEN! EIGHT!
Eve: Jane climbs up on the apron- BUT USAGI CONNECTS WITH A RUNNING FOREARM! JANE IS STUNNED ON THE APRON- BUT ULTIMATELY RETURNS FIRE WITH A ROPE-ASSISTED ENZIGURI!
Deadprez: Usagi goes down to all fours, and crawls away from Jane. Jane lines Usagi up, and waits for her to rise back to a vertical base before SPRINGING OFF THE TOP ROPE- USAGI!
Eve: USAGI ATTEMPTED TO SHOVE JANE OFF ONCE MORE, BUT JANE SAW IT COMING THIS TIME, AND LEAPED OVER USAGI’S HEAD, ROLLING THROUGH TO HER FEET! USAGI SPINS AROUND- GETTING CAUGHT WITH A RUNNING ENZIGURI!
Deadprez: Usagi rolls to the outside, trying to create some separation, but it’s obvious that the wheels are turning in Jane’s head! CHRISSTY CHARGES TOWARD THE CORNER FOR A DOUBLE JUMP CROSSBODY TO USAGI RINGSIDE, WIPING HER OUT!
Eve: JANE CRAWLS TOWARD USAGI, GRABBING HOLD OF HER BEFORE ROLLING USAGI BACK INSIDE THE RING! JANE SLIDES IN, HOOKING THE LEG FOR A COVER!
ONNNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!
TWWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOO!!
THHHHHHHHHRRRRRRR-
Gavin Kirkland: NOT ENOUGH FOR THE THREE!
Deadprez: JANE IS FIRED UP, AND GRABS THE ARM OF USAGI, PULLING HER UP FOR EAT DEFEAT, AKA LOST IN THE CATACOMBS! BUT USAGI SWATS THE BOOT AWAY! BOTH COMPETITORS TWIRL AROUND, AND USAGI HOISTS JANE UP FOR CRITICAL DARLING! SAMOAN DRIVER-
Eve: JANE SLIPS OUT BEHIND SENSHI, AND SPINS HER AROUND, DOUBLING USAGI OVER WITH REPEATED CLUBS TO THE BACK BEFORE PLANTING HER WITH THE SUNSET FLIP POWERBOMB! AFTER SUNSET FLIP, AND JANE HOLDS IT FOR THE COVER!
ONNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!
TWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOOO!!
THHHHHHHRRRRRRREEEEEEEE-
Deadprez: KICKOUT! JANE WAS SO CLOSE, BUT USAGI STILL MANAGED A KICKOUT!
Eve: BUT USAGI IS SPRAWLED ON THE CANVAS, SEEING STARS, AND JANE QUICKLY CLIMBS TO THE TOP ROPE, WASTING LITTLE NO TIME! JANE LEAPS OFF FOR STOMP INDUCED TRAUMA! DIVING DOUBLE FOOTSTOMP!
Deadprez: BUT USAGI ROLLS OUT OF THE WAY LAST MINUTE! JANE DROPS TO ALL FOURS, AND RISES TO A KNEE, TURNING AROUND TO FACE USAGI-
Eve: BIG MISTAKE AS SHE GETS BLASTED WITH THE FATALITY! USAGI SHOT OUT OF THE CORNER WITH THAT RUNNING BICYCLE KNEE STRIKE, AND HOOKS THE LEG FOR A COVER!
ONNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!
TWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOOO!!
THHHHHHHHRRRRRREEEEEEEEEEEE!!
(DING! DING! DING!)
Gina Romano: HERES YOUR WINNER… USAGI SENSHI!
(‘I am not a woman, I’m a god’ by Halsey plays as Usagi Senshi slowly rises back to her feet, feeling the effects of that battle with Jane, but ultimately turning her attention to Caroline on the stage area, hurling trash talk her way. But Caroline simply smiles, and heads to the back.)
Eve: Guess Caroline got what she came for.
Gavin Kirkland: Wait! Come back!
Eve: It’s for the best, so we don’t have to hear Gavin go on all night.
Gavin Kirkland: :mjcry
Deadprez: Great match between Jane and Usagi, both competitors bringing the feet, but in the end, it was one wrong move that wound up costing Chrissty. Regardless, Usagi builds momentum heading into Super Showdown!
(Usagi gets her hand raised in victory by the referee, beginning to celebrate with the presence of Caroline no longer there as the camera fades elsewhere.)
(We open up on Damien Kutcher as Showdown comes back on air. Damien takes a deep breath, walking in as he shut the door behind him.)
Damien Kutcher: Aye you asked for me?
(Damien said looking at Kennedy Street. Standing behind her was AJAX. He kind of threw Damien afloat, but he just ignored the man.)
Kennedy Street: Yes, Damien. I called you here for an important and monumental reason. You have been on Showdown for various months now, how has your experience been?
Damien Kutcher: It’s been valid, definitely picked itself up recently.
Kennedy Street: Perfect! So we are already ascending to an upper scale. That’s great, but the reason I have you here is, have you noticed any problems with Showdown in your time here?
Damien Kutcher: None that I can think of. Some of these roster members a little bit… y’know.
Kennedy Street: See! You get it, I am glad that it is going noticed. Anyways, as General Manager of Showdown. It is important on this stretch of the season that new stars aren’t just made, they are BORN! I mean, we have two huge events on the way, and then after the season, the rosters are going to flip over! So many people are going to be ascending out on their own. And I hope that the platform I gave them on Showdown, can get them to even bigger heights where it might be that they go! So you get it now, yes! Do you remember the first interaction we ever had?
(Kennedy asked Damien, and oh yeah. Damien was not feeling too bad when it came to recollecting that meeting.)
Damien Kutcher: I very much do, it has lived rent free in my head for awhile now. Ain’t leaving my mind, Kennedy.
Kennedy Street: That’s good, I’m glad that you do. BUT, that is not why we are here. We are here because well, I think that you can be the next big star here on Showdown. I saw what you did last week against someone like Scott Diamond, others would have laid down and died in that match, but you stood firm and fought your ground! I wanna see what you can do with even bigger opportunities, Damien.
(Kenny stated. Intrigue started to boil in the mind of Damien Kutcher, there were high implications here. Kennedy saw something in him, and he has to play his cards right.)
Damien Kutcher: I mean, I’mma be honest with you Kennedy. I am glad that you see me as the next big star here on Showdown, because that’s what everyone been seeing these last couple of months I hoped! But you saw my performance last week against Scott Diamond, I gotta just go ahead and build off performances like that. But you know though, I’m really interested in what you gotta say. If you don’t mind clarifying, what is this big opportunity you tryna give me? We talking title shot, something big like that or—
Kennedy Street: Actually.. something else Damien. And I definitely don’t want to lose you with this one, it can be kind of off putting for newer Elitists. But that is one of the reasons I brought you in. Because I know it would matter more for you, but before I proceed, are you a hundred percent sure of the task?
(Kennedy Street asked, Damien was a little bit confused now, but he nodded.)
Damien Kutcher: What are we talking about here? Cause this is definitely peaking my interest now, it turns other Elitists away? Well good thing for me, I’m not like all these others. I got that rhythm that can help me out in a tough situation. So, what is the hill that I gotta climb, Kennedy?
Kennedy Street: I want you to challenge for the New Breed Championship, as one of the youngest new stars in EAW, I gotta see what you got on a higher scale. So, does that interest you?
Damien Kutcher: The New Breed Championship… yeah, it interests me.
(Damien Kutcher was zoned out of reality, imagining a world as New Breed Champion, where he was doing all this and that, and accomplishing near unreachable goals from where he stood currently.)
Kennedy Street: Perfect! Which is why for that exact reason, I invited Michael Machina here!
Damien Kutcher: Wait, wha–
(Snapping back into reality, Michael Machina appeared in the room next to Damien Kutcher. He had the New Breed Championship resting on his shoulder, as Damien Kutcher glared at it.)
Michael Machina: I notice your attention glaring on my championship, take a long good look at it, savior it in. Because this is mine. And it’s gonna be mine for as long as I want it, and especially when someone like you steps up to the plate.
Damien Kutcher: Aye, watch it here. You are moving a little too fast for a man named Michael Machina. But let’s be real here–
Michael Machina: Let’s be real? Okay let’s get real for a moment, do I see someone like Damien Kutcher as a sizable threat for my New Breed Championship? Not entirely. But that’s not a shot at you. That is going off everyone who has challenged me, I doubt you break the cycle.
Damien Kutcher: Break the cycle, you can bet every damn dollar that the cycle is going to break when it gets to me, I’m not the same person to be played for as a fool like all the others, you not gonna catch me lacking, Mike. Kiss your dreams goodbye of becoming the longest reigning New Breed Champion, because now that you’ve caught up with me, it’s over for you.
(Michael listened to Damien, nodding his head.)
Michael Machina: I’ll take that one personally then, if that is the energy you are going to be bringing. You asked for this.
(Machina would turn around and leave with that threat apparent, as Damien stood there nodding his head. With that visual left imprinted, Showdown would fade elsewhere to ringside with Gina Romano.)Gina Romano: THE FOLLOWING MATCH IS SET FOR ONE-FALL!
(‘Toxic’ by Britney Spears begins to play as Madison Kaline walks out onto the stage. There is a chorus of boos underlied with some cheers. A mixed reaction and that she couldn’t care less about.)
Gina Romano: INTRODUCING FIRST…FROM TAMPA BAY, FLORIDA…WEIGHING IN AT 120 POUNDS…SHE IS ‘THE MISTRESS OF DEATH’…MADISON KALINE!
Gavin Kirkland: There she is, Madison Kaline! The Mistress of Death is a dangerous competitor and someone you do not want to get on the bad side of. Our guest at the announce table tonight knows exactly what I’m talking about!
Princess Candice: Oh, are you referencing the assault from last week? Madison is an animal. She should be locked up somewhere, not competing on national television. I know who I’m rooting for tonight.
(Madison gets in the ring, but not before stopping at ringside to stare down Candice. As she goes to her corner ‘Toxic’ is replaced by ‘Bad Blood’ by Taylor Swift ft. Kendrick Lamar. Auburn Ware comes out to a roaring crowd. They’re as excited to see her and she is to be here.)
Gina Romano: AND HER OPPONENT…FROM BULAWAYO, ZIMBABWE…WEIGHING IN AT 119 POUNDS…THE ‘PRODIGY’…AUBURN WARE!
Eve: Auburn Ware has recently had an impressive win herself. A couple weeks back she picked up the win over Ashlynn Quinn! And now she wants to keep that momentum rolling with a win over Madison Kaline!
(Auburn takes the time to greet the fans on the way down to the ring. This seems to visibly annoying Madison. As Auburn gets inside the ring, Madison does not seem to take her seriously at all. She sizes her up and laughs as the referee calls for the bell.)
(DING! DING! DING!)
Gavin Kirkland: And that’s the bell! Auburn Ware moves to lock up with Madison, but she doesn’t seem to want any part of it! She shoes her away like an annoying child! Ware makes a lunge at Kaline, but just slapped across the face! And now she’s just laughing at Ware, clearly not taking her seriously! Auburn rushes at her once again, this time exploding out with a spinning backfist! Madison ducks under with ease! SHE JUST SHOVES HER DOWN TO THE MAT!
Princess Candice: With all the grace of a middle-school bully. What’s next? A wet-willy?
Eve: Madison isn’t even trying to wrestle her here! She just lets her get back up to her feet! It looks like Madison is giving her a free shot, clearly not at all intimidated! Ware takes her shot, looking for a forearm smash! Madison blocks it and boots her straight in the stomach! She then grabs Ware…AND HITS HER WITH A SUPLEX! Madison with a stomp for good measure right on Ware’s back! She forces her back to her feet, looking for a second sup-
Deadprez: Ware is fighting back! She gets some uppercuts right into the mid-section of her opponent, forcing Madison to back off! Ware follows up with a big European uppercut, knocking Madison into the ropes! She looks for the Irish whip, sending Madison across the ring! Kaline catches herself on the ropes, denying her opponent the chance to capitalize! Auburn approaches her but takes an elbow straight to the face! MADISON THEN NAILS WITH HER THE FRONT DROP KICK!
Gavin Kirkland: Madison Kaline is in firm control in this opening stretch! She picks her up with a headlock, squeezing Auburn’s head and wrenching the neck! Madison switches to one arm, using her free hand to wave at our ringside royalty!
Princess Candice: Shouldn’t she be focusing on the match? Ugh, I guess it’s hard for her to not pay attention to me.
Eve: That is a big mistake on her part! Auburn is able to free herself from the hold! Madison turns around…SPINNING BACK FIST! It finds its target this time around, knocking the taste right out of Kaline’s mouth! She sends her into the corner! SHE LOOKS FOR THE RUNNING JUMPING KNEE STRIKE! Madison is able to duck out of the way at the last possible moment! She grabs Auburn from behind and attempts a German suplex! Auburn counters with an arm drag!
Deadprez: Looks like The Prodigy is giving Madison a harder time than she imagined! As Madison recovers from being thrown, Auburn makes her way onto the middle rope! MISSLE DROP KICK! She gets Madison Kaline square in the chest! She’s sent rolling all the way to the other side of the ring! She winds up in the corner, where Auburn looks for the running jumping knee one more time! IT CONNECTS! Auburn is cooking right now! And she looks for a cover!
ONE!
TW-
Gavin Kirkland: Madison kicks out before the two count! That wasn’t enough to stop her yet! Auburn is looking psyched-up though! She locks Madison into the Grounded Full Nelson! This type of move is perfect for wearing down an opponent! You can see Madison thrashing her legs, trying to perhaps get back to her feet!
Princess Candice: Or, and this is just a suggestion, she could save everyone some time and tap! I’m just trying to offer some helpful advice.
Eve: I don’t think Madison wants to take that advice! She manages to get her footing, forcing herself and Auburn Ware back up to their feet! She manages to get one arm free and elbows her opponent in the stomach! The hold is fully released, and Madison wants to enjoy that newfound freedom! She grabs Ware and hits her with a belly-to-belly suplex! She plants her right down onto the mat! Now she goes to the ropes…LIONSAULT! Madison perfectly executes it! Cover!
ONE!
TW-
Prince Candice: I’ve seen better.
Deadprez: That might be true, especially since Ware kicks out just before a two count! And you can tell that Madison isn’t all too happy about that! She gets back to her and just starts stomping down on the head of her opponent! There is definitely some vindictiveness in every single stomp! She is just going off here! She finally relents and makes her way to the top rope! MADDIE BOMB!
Gavin Kirkland: AUBURN AVOIDS IT! She rolls out of the way, letting Madison crash down into the mat! Ware is still a little groggy from the stomps, but she seizes the opportunity! She looks for another submission maneuver, this time trying to lock in Dreamland! She gets it in, but the veteran instincts of Madison Kaline kick in! She gets a foot on the bottom rope! The referee tells Auburn to release the hold and she seems to hesitate for a second…but she releases it!
Princess Candice: Why am I not surprised that Madison took the easy way out? I just wish that Auburn held on for a few extra moments there. Or…forever. Whatever works.
Eve: Auburn tries to drag Madison away from the ropes but gets a boot straight to the dome! She tries to regain her balance, but Madison goes to pick her up for the suplex! Ware fights back trying to lift Madison up instead! Sensing what’s about to happen, Madison brings a knee into the stomach of her opponent! She goes from behind, looking for a German suplex instead…but Ware slips behind her! She looks for a German suplex of her own, but Madison clings to the ropes, refusing to be lifted!
Deadprez: She then stomps down on the foot of Ware! Not technically illegal, but that’s a cheap shot from Kaline! She grabs Ware and FINALLY DROPS HER WITH THE GERMAN SUPLEX! She then quickly hops onto the middle turnbuckle…SWANTON BOMB! Impressive aerial offense from Madison as she rolls right back onto her feet! She should go for a cover, but it doesn’t seem like she is?
(Madison walks over to the commentary side of the ring, taking a break from the action to taunt Candice Blair. Blair seems unfazed.)
Princess Candice: Again, with this. I know Madison is desperately looking for attention, but there’s a match going on. Oh, and now look at her. She’s dragging poor Auburn over here and setting up for that M.O.D. What does that stand for again? Most odorous donkey?
Gavin Kirkland: Candice is right…not about that, but Madison is prioritizing mind games over her match here! She sets up Auburn for that M.O.D., but is looking at our guest the entire time! She goes for it…BUT AUBURN IS ABLE TO COUNTER WITH A QUICK POWERBOMB! It wasn’t much, but it certainly took Madison down! Both competitors get back to their feet, but Auburn is looking very much alive and alert!
Deadprez: She ducks under a strike from Kaline and heads to the ropes! SPRINGBOARD SPINNING HEEL KICK! She topples Madison like Jenga and gets right back to her feet! But Madison already rolls to the outside! She refuses to let Auburn Ware rally here! She might not have a say in that, as Ware heads over to the ropes! THE SUMMER I TURNED PRETTY! She launches herself out of the ring with that meteora, crushing Madison! She scrapes Madison off the floor and tosses her back inside!
Eve: But wait…Auburn climbs up to the top rope from the outside! TOMORROW AND TOMORROW AND TOMORROW! Ware looks to fly once again with the frog splash into the elbow drop! SHE GETS IT! COVER FROM WARE!
ONE!
TWO!
Gavin Kirkland: Madison kicks out! She tries to crawl back to the outside, but Auburn isn’t going to let her! She picks Madison up onto her shoulders, possibly for Malibu Rising! But Madison slips out of it, landing behind her opponent! SHE GETS HER WITH A DROPKICK IN THE BACK! It sends Ware straight into the second rope! She’s laying across it, a dangerous position to be in! ESPECIALLY WHEN YOU’RE IN THE RING WITH MADISON KALINE! SHE GETS HER WITH A RUNNING CROSSBODY RIGHT ON THE BACK!
Deadprez: That is some creative offense right there! Madison isn’t done yet, placing her opponent back into the second rope position! She heads out onto the apron…NECKBREAKER! She bounces her right between the ropes! Madison Kaline is not playing around now! Madison gets back inside and looks for a cover!
ONE!
TWO!
Eve: Ware again with the kick out! She isn’t going anywhere yet! But Madison isn’t feeling too happy about that! She picks her up and tosses her into the corner! She approaches but is greeted by an elbow to the face! Auburn Ware switches position with her opponent, tossing Madison into the turnbuckle! And look at this! UGLY LOVE! Auburn Ware is doing a handstand and using her feet to choke out Madison!
Princess Candice: This is what I like to see! She’s just giving her some just desserts.
Deadprez: She releases just before the count of five, but the damage has been done! But Auburn doesn’t let Madison quite out of the corner! She gets her with an uppercut before lifting her up! She places her upside down into that toe of woe position! CLOCKWORK ANGEL! SHOTGUN DROPKICK STRAIGHT TO THE CHEST OF MADISON! She just crumbles out of the corner! But Auburn wants to get even here…she picks Madison back up puts her back! SHE LOOKS FOR THIS GIRL NOW!
Gavin Kirkland: But Madison gets the knees up! Ware wanted to get a handspring into the back elbow, but ended up with knees in her spine! Madison runs at her, looking for the spear! WARE LEAPS RIGHT OVER HER…BUT STOMPS DOWN IN MID-AIR! That cannot be what Madison had in mind there! Auburn is firmly in control! She grabs the downed Madison…DREAMLAND! She applies the grounded dragon sleeper once again, but this time Madison Kaline is nowhere near the ropes! This could mean the end for the Mistress of Death!
Princess Candice: Oh, that’s what it stands for! Not Mistress of Dummies…or Mistress of Dumb…butts.
Eve: Madison is attempting to fight back, elbowing her opponent in the ribs! Ware is steadfast, not allowing the pain get to her! I mean, Madison needs to find a different way out of this! She manages to roll over onto her back…she manages to break free of the legs that are wrapped around her stomach! Madison reverses the submission into a roll-up pin!
ONE!
TWO!
Deadprez: Auburn kicks out and gets back to her feet! As soon as she does Madison is there, lying in wait! SPEAR! Madison Kaline nearly splits her down the middle with that one! Kaline takes a moment to breathe, trying to come up with a new strategy! It looks she settles on one, grabbing the leg of Ware…AND STOMPING DOWN ON HER KNEE! She wants to minimize that ability to move around the ring, reducing the pace to what fits Madison!
Gavin Kirkland: That right there is just called strategy! And look at that, Madison drags Ware over to the ropes, twisting the knee around the bottom rope! AND SHE’S JUST STRETCHING IT! The ref tells her to back off, but it might be too late! I don’t see how Ware is going to be able to stand during this match, let alone fly! But Madison is looking pretty satisfied with her handiwork! She drags Ware back towards the center of the ring and lines her up!
Eve: Madison Kaline is climbing the top rope! I think she’s going to attempt the Maddie Bomb once again! But again, she’s looking at Candice instead of focusing on the task at hand! This is the same mistake she made earlier in the match, underestimating her opponent! OFF SHE GOES FOR THE MADDIE BOMB! AND AUBURN GETS THE KNEES UP! I can’t tell who that was more painful for! Her knees are driven straight into the torso of Madison Kaline, but her recently attacked leg had all that weight on it! Auburn Ware tries to get back to a vertical basis, but is struggling immensely!
Deadprez: She uses the ropes to pick herself back up, but Madison has also managed to recover now! KALINE LOOKS FOR THE AFTERLIFE! She just tried to end the match right there but Ware was able to duck under it! She then lifts up Madison, looking for that Malibu Rising! But her leg gives out from underneath her, it can’t support the weight of her opponent!
Princess Candice: It takes a lot to support all of that ego. Even if her leg was fine, the weight distribution would still be wonky. You know, because of Madison’s big head?
Gavin Kirkland: Ware is forced to drop her opponent and Madison tries to take full advantage! She turns her around for a belly-to-belly suplex! No! Ware manages to shove Kaline away from her! She then closes the gap with SHINY BROKEN PIECES! The discus elbow smash knocks the sense straight out of her opponent! Somehow, Madison is still standing after that…SO AUBURN TAKES HER DOWN WITH THE TOWER OF DAWN! The handstand frankensteiner! She looks for the cover!
ONE!
TWO!
T-
Eve: Not yet! Madison is still in this with a kick-out just before the three! You can see the disappointment on Ware’s face, she thought she had done it! She limps back up to her feet and it looks like she’s taking Madison with her! She grabs Madison’s leg now…DRAGON WHIP! And now Ware is trying to lock in her cloverleaf! HEART BONES! She goes to lock in the cloverleaf, but Madison crawls towards the ropes! She manages to get her hand on the bottom rope before Ware can fully lock in the submission maneuver! The referee is telling Auburn to back off! BUT SHE REFUSES! She drags Madison back towards the center of the ring…
Deadprez: AND MADISON REACHES UP AND SLAPS HER! That one could be heard on the other side of Philly! Ware drops Madison, stunned from the slap…and Madison gets back to her feet! HURRICANRANA! She sends her opponent rolling across the ring! Ware might have gotten whiplash from that one! She tries to stand back but Madison is quicker on the draw…M! O! D! She finally gets her signature famouser, driving the face of Auburn Ware straight into the mat! She covers!
ONE!
TWO!
THRE-
Gavin Kirkland: How?! Ware kicks out yet again! She’s doing a great job showing how stubborn she is! I don’t think she realizes that the more she kicks out, the more punishment Madison is going to want to dole out! Madison goes to the corner and is now demanding Auburn stands up! She’s lining up for the Afterlife, but it doesn’t seem that her opponent is cooperating much! Ware is unable to stand after all the punishment that has already been inflicted! Madison goes to get her back up herself…WARE GETS HER UP! MALIBU RISING!
Eve: Seemingly out of nowhere, Ware finds the strength to lift up Madison! She drops her with a wonderfully executed Rolling Fireman’s Carry Slam! You have to admire her heart, her dedication to beating Madison Kaline tonight! It looks like Ware now wants to put an end to this match! She forces Madison up and then heads over to ropes! She climbs out on the apron before leaping right onto the rope! LESSONS IN CHEMISTRY!
Deadprez: NO! MADISON LUNGES FORWARD AND SWIPES THE LEG OF WARE! She crashes down right onto the ropes and then falls out of the ring! That was a nasty landing…is she even going to get up from that? You can see a smile spread across the face of Madison, a wicked grin that says she’s willing to do whatever it takes to win! She now follows her path of carnage to the outside and just starts stomping on Ware! How is Auburn going to mount a comeback now?
Princess Candice: It’s not over yet. It might look bleak now for young Auburn, but I’m sure Madison will find a way to mess this up. It’s just a matter of time.
Gavin Kirkland: Madison picks her opponent up and smashes her face first off the announce desk! She’s looking straight at Candice Blair with every bounce of the head! She is sending a direct message to the Disney Princess…and poor Auburn is that message! She goes to throw her back inside the ring…but wait! AUBURN SMASHES MADISON’S HEAD OFF THE APRON! Once again, even after everything she has endured, Auburn Ware just doesn’t know when to stop!
Eve: Madison claps back with another big slap across the face! But that might have been a mistake! AUBURN NAILS HER WITH THE SPINNING BACKFIST! And now she throws Madison back inside the ring, where Madison already seems to be getting back up! Auburn climbs up onto the apron…she goes for the sunset flip! She tries to cover, but Madison reserves it! She drops down for the cover and of course, she’s holding the ropes! The ref doesn’t see it and goes for the count!
Princess Blair: Ooooooh, can’t have that can we?
ONE!
TWO!
THRE-
Deadprez: Candice Blair just slapped Madison Kaline’s hands off the ropes! Auburn Ware is able to reverse the cover into one of her own!
ONE!
TWO!
THREE!
(DING! DING! DING!)
(‘Bad Blood’ by Taylor Swift ft. Kendrick Lamar begins to play as Auburn Ware scrambles back to her feet. There is a lock of shock on Madison’s face as she realizes what just happened.)
Gina Romano: HERE IS YOUR WINNER….THE ‘PRODIGY’…AUBURN WARE!
Gavin Kirkland: What an upset! I mean, Candice had no right to get involved in this match, but still! Auburn Ware has gotten the win over Madison Kaline! But wait…CANDICE GOES RIGHT AFTER MADISON! The two are brawling in the middle of the ring! First she cheats her out of a win and now she’s attacking her? That’s not very princess-like!
Eve: The bad blood between these two is boiling over here! They can’t stay away from one another! Now security is coming out here! They are pulling these two elitists apart, but they are still managing to break through! More security is coming out now! Auburn Ware has exited the ring, not wanting to get tangled up in this!
(The camera pans to Auburn walking up the ramp, celebrating with fans as the fight rages on inside the ring. It pans back inside the ring, where Candice and Madison are being held back by security while staring at each other as it cuts to commercial break.)
(As the commercial break ends, ‘Refuse/Resist’ by Sepultura hits, the lights going out in the arenas the fans immediately boo at the top of their lungs. This is as far removed as it could possibly be when compared with the reaction they received last week in their homeland, but as Pandora Paisley and Halsey Neel appear at the top of the ramp and stand back-to-back, they don’t seem fazed by it in the slightest. In fact, they seem to welcome the reaction, as if they are doing something right.)
Deadprez: Two young ladies that are absolutely making an impact in this company right now, but maybe not in the way some would like. I don’t think anyone expected the things that they have done over the past few weeks, but now they have, they seem to be reveling in the notoriety.
Eve: Prez, I’m not going to lie, it was amazingly brave to cost the Jaded Hearts the Tag team titles, and if you are going to make a statement, that would be it. And I also kind of understand why they put Devolution in their rear view. But there are going to be ramifications for their actions, and I can’t imagine it will be long in coming.
Deadprez: I think that sums it up perfectly. I get it, but could it turn out to be foolish we will have to wait and see.
Gavin Kirkland: Can’t you see, none of that matters. They are looking for people to take exception to what they are doing.
Deadprez: Yeah, I can see that. But are they capable of fending off the inevitable reactions? That isn’t clear, no matter how good these two can be.
(After posing for a while, Pandora and Halsey make their way to the ring with smirks on their faces, pulling away and threatening anyone that dares try and touch them. Once at the ring they both go in opposite directions, before grabbing microphones and sliding under the bottom rope and into the ring. Pandora then raises her hand, and the music fades into silence, and we can fully appreciate the boos and jeers coming down on them from every corner of the arena. Halsey lifts her mic, paying it little attention, and she starts to speak.)
Halsey Neel: Thank you for that amazing reception, you are very kind.
(More boos make them both chuckle.)
Halsey Neel: I mean, it doesn’t compare with the reaction we got last week, but it will do. I think some of you have gotten this impression of us, and if we are heartless and take what we want. But the truth is, all we want to do is make this company… better. And so, we will do whatever it takes for us to achieve that. Yeah, of course we want success, Pandora and I are as ambitious as anyone in this company, but that doesn’t mean to say we don’t have feelings. Right Pandora?
(Pandora nods her head in agreement, a sly grin hinting at sarcasm.)
Halsey Neel: See, I’m not standing here happy with what we had to do to Jon, in fact it is one of the hardest things I have had to do thus far. I didn’t take any pleasure dropping him when it was required. Nothing has hurt me as much as what we had to do to him, but it wasn’t because he was the enemy, or that he did anything wrong as a person. We had some good times, things were great for a while, but failure is intolerable, and cannot be allowed if we are going to succeed. There were no personal feelings behind our actions, it was just something that needed to be done.
(Boos ring out again, people obviously not buying into her narrative.)
Pandora Paisley: Don’t you people have any manners… Halsey is talking here.
(Predictably, the boos get even louder, Pandora kicking the ropes with frustration.)
Deadprez: I think the EAW universe is siding with Jon Kelton… never thought I’d say that.
Halsey Neel: You boo, but every single one of you would have done the same thing in our position, and you know you would. Look at the finer details of his failures. Delilah Rose couldn’t win a match if her life depended on it, it was Jon’s idea to bring her into the group. While Jon was claiming all his shots, and ascending to the main event, Pandora and I were left in a holding pattern, in his slipstream. We are not anyone’s sidekicks, not even someone like Jon Kelton, and so we did something about it. For both our sakes… and all of yours.
(Halsey takes a step back, and Pandora steps forwards.)
Pandora Paisley: I couldn’t have put it better myself. Do you think someone who has been trained by the Hellcat herself, Regan Street, was going to allow herself to be treated like some insignificant wanker while someone else took all the glory. No mates, they were never going to happen. But just like Halsey, that doesn’t mean I enjoyed doing what we had to do.
Eve: Seems to be a common theme forming here.
Deadprez: I mean, it does sound like they are sincere
Gavin Kirkland: Of course, they are… they are being booed for wanting to get ahead, which is pretty much the ethos of this company. Two beautiful women, wanting to be at the top of the game and not letting a man get in the way. Nothing wrong with that in my eyes.
Pandora Paisley: I cared about Jon more than anyone. I was there for him throughout it all. We were more than just stablemates and members of Devolution; we were friends with benefits, and I enjoyed my time with him. If I had a question, it was Jon I went to, because I knew he would give me good advice.
(She lowers her head, seemingly troubled by it all.)
Pandora Paisley: But then I saw it, I saw what was happening with my own eyes. I saw that in the end, Jon needed us, more than we needed him. Those benefits were all for Jon, and not for me and Halsey. So, when I teamed with Daryl at Reasonable Doubt, when I spent some time with him, and recognized that what he was saying, that we were three individuals all in the exact same spot, made all the sense in the world… well we made the unfortunate decision to align ourselves with someone that truly gets it. Who truly understands what it is like to be in our position and fighting the same fight. Us three, WE ARE THE BRITISH INVASION, and we are taking control. One way, or another.
Deadprez: I think that very clear
Gavin Kirkland: Of course, it is… like she said, it made all the sense in the world. Don’t feel sorry for Jon Kelton when he was the one who took them for granted.
Halsey Neel: What happened at Reasonable Doubt was nothing more than a snippet of what we can do, when given the wings to fly. With Daryl on board, you can expect The British Invasion to not only make an impact, but to take over.
Pandora Paisley: That’s right, and just like you have seen of late, if anyone tries any kind of bollocks with us, we will take action, and retain control.
Halsey Neel: And for those that say we aren’t capable, how’s about you ask the Jaded Heart’s what we are and aren’t capable of. Why don’t you have a chat with the most legendary tag team this industry has ever known and ask them who are the reason for them no longer being the Unified Tag Team Champions.
Pandora Paisley: NICHOLISM are the Champions, ONLY because we allowed it. What we did to Jaded Hearts was only the beginning. Now they have been eliminated from the equation, by US, no one else, it is only a matter of time before The British Invasion gets their hands on NICHOLISM, and we all know what will happen when we face that pair of wankers.
Halsey Neel: Those belts will be around our waists in no time. Once we get our opportunity, it will be done, you can count on it. We are not going to be held from our rightful place any longer.
(Pandora and Halsey share a smile, as Pandora beckons for the camera to move a little closer. She then pushes it, significantly giving Halsey the final word.)
Halsey Neel: Devolution is DEAD…
(Her eyes narrow, full of fire as Pandora stands behind her in the same camera shot.)
Halsey Neel: And so is the tag team division.
(Halsey pushes the camera away as their music hits again, Pandora and Halsey just eying the fans, sly grins on both their faces. They then both bend through the strands and jump down off the apron and start to make their way to the back.)
Deadprez: Wow, that was a statement right there. Pandora and Halsey make it very clear how they believe things are going to go from here.
Gavin Kirkland: I love it, two beauties taking control of their own destinies, and to hell with everyone else. It should be applauded.
Eve: I don’t know… The British Invasion may be looking forwards, but I’m not sure the Jaded Hearts are done with them yet. This could get very ugly, very quickly.
Deadprez: One thing is for certain; the British Invasion are more than capable of winning tag team gold. Will they be NICHOLISM’S fire challenge? We’ll have to wait and see.
(The camera pans back to Pandora and Halsey as they leave through the curtain, the scene then cuts away to an ad for Grand Rampage before the next match.)
(The camera returns to the ring where Gina Romano is standing and ready to begin the introductions for the next contest. )
Gina Romano: This next contest has a TWENTY MINUTE TIME LIMIT and it is scheduled for ONE FALL!
Crowd: ONE FALL!
(Golden smoke flows over the stage and ramp as “Betty (Get Money)!” by Yung Gravy plays. Golde emerges through the smoke with a girl, presumably paid, and gives her a kiss before he waves her away rudely. He then stops at the top of the ramp, spreads his arms wide, as a spotlight covers him. He basks in it for a moment before smirking and walking down to the ring.)
Gina Romano: Introducing first and making his way to the ring! From Romania. Weighing 210 pounds. Here is “THE CLOUT SHARK” CLAYTON GOLDE!!
Deadprez: Here comes Clayton Golde as he heads to the ring for singles action and we haven’t seen Clayton since Reasonable Doubt in the TLC Match.
Gavin Kirkland: He fought hard, but he couldn’t win the contract. I wonder if he can introduce me to that lovely lady that came out with him.
Eve: Tonight, he is looking to get back on track with a victory. Clayton has wanted more competition and tonight he gets his wish. All I can say to Clayton is that you better be ready to go because if it’s competition you wanted, it’s competition you are about to get.
(Golde enters the ring and still has a cocky smirk on his face as he takes his corner and his entrance music fades off. Seconds later, “Be Legendary” by Pop Evil starts playing as Adam Lucas enters the arena to loud cheers from the crowd. He is ready for action as he heads to the ring.)
Gina Romano: Introducing his opponent. From New York State. Weighing in at 231 pounds. Here is “THE NEXT LEVEL” ADAM LUCAS!
Eve: Listen to the ovation for Adam Lucas. The former Answers World Champion is ready to fight, especially after what went down last week from what transpired at Reasonable Doubt.
Gavin Kirkland: Yeah, he picked a fight with Solomon Stane and a fight is what he got which led to Adam issuing the challenge for Grand Rampage. Solomon accepted, but only if HE got to pick the stipulation.
Deadprez: They both get their wish at Grand Rampage. But tonight, Adam needs to keep his focus on Clayton Golde. It is the rookie taking on the veteran in this match. Who will prevail in this match? We are about to find out.
(Adam enters the ring and takes his corner as his entrance music fades off. Seconds later, the referee is checking both men before they call for the bell.)
(DING! DING! DING!)
Eve: Here we go! The match is underway and I think this is going to be a very interesting match to say the least as Golde and Lucas lock up in the center of the ring.
Deadprez: We look to have a stalemate in the middle of the ring BUT IT’S CLAYTON WHO TAKES A SHORTCUT BY GRABBING A HANDFUL OF HAIR AND BRINGING ADAM DOWN!
Gavin Kirkland: Is it necessarily cheating if you don’t get caught? Besides, when you are at a disadvantage against someone like Adam Lucas, you need to bridge the gap however you can.
Deadprez: Look at Adam’s face. He wasn’t amused by that little stunt as he gets back to his feet. Is it possible that Adam might have come into this match taking Clayton a little lightly?
Eve: It was a possibility, but not anymore after that trick. Adam walks back to Clayton and looks ready to lock up again.
Gavin Kirkland: BUT ADAM FAKES HIM OUT AND THROWS A FOREARM INTO THE FACE. That was a rookie mistake by Clayton as Adam keeps throwing forearms and backing Clayton into the ropes.
Eve: Adam with the Irish whip sending Clayton to the other side. Clayton comes back AND ADAM DELIVERS A PICTURE PERFECT STANDING DROPKICK TO THE FACE!
Deadprez: Clayton felt all of that before he quickly rolls out of the ring to catch a breather. Listen to this crowd just boo the crap out of him.
Gavin Kirkland: I don’t blame him because Adam just kicked the moneymaker. That’s a face that millions of his followers love.
Eve: The referee is telling Clayton to get back into the ring, but he is in no hurry to fight and that is starting to get on Adam’s nerves as Adam leaves the ring. Clayton sees that and he runs away AND ADAM IS GIVING CHASE!
Deadprez: The chase doesn’t last long as Clayton rolls back into the ring and Adam quickly follows. Clayton is ready AND HE STARTS PUTTING THE BOOTS TO THE FORMER WORLD CHAMPION!
Gavin Kirkland: Look at this Social Media Saint outsmart Adam Lucas. Adam is trying to get to his feet, but Adam is being neutralized.
Deadprez: But Clayton is making a rookie mistake right now by showboating to the crowd and not staying on the attack. Listen to him just be so cocky.
Clayton Golde: (off-mic) WHO’S THE NEXT LEVEL NOW?
Eve: That’s a huge mistake as Adam is back to his feet AND HE JUST CLOBBERS CLAYTON IN THE BACK OF THE NECK!
Gavin Kirkland: Clayton was able to stay on his feet by falling into the ropes. Adam grabs Clayton AND TAKES HIM OVER WITH A VERTICAL SUPLEX!
Eve: Clayton just learned that you don’t give someone like Adam a second because this is the result. Adam brings Golde back to his feet and whips him to the corner.
Deadprez: Clayton hits the turnbuckles AND HERE COMES ADAM AT FULL SPEED BEFORE LEAVING HIS FEET WITH THE STINGER SPLASH–
Gavin Kirkland: CLAYTON GOT OUT OF THE WAY AT THE LAST SECOND AND ADAM JUST CRASHES CHEST FIRST INTO THE TURNBUCKLES! Give Clayton some credit.
Eve: Right now Clayton pushes Adam back first into the corner AND JUST STARTS THROWING JABS TO ADAM IN THE CORNER! HE IS JUST UNLEASHING ON ADAM!
Deadprez: The referee has started a count telling Clayton to get Adam out of the corner. The referee reaches four AND CLAYTON TAKES ADAM OUT OF THE CORNER WITH A SNAPMARE TAKEOVER!
Gavin Kirkland: Now Clayton climbs up to the second rope BEFORE JUMPING AND DELIVERING A MISSILE DROPKICK FROM THE SECOND ROPE CATCHING ADAM IN THE BACK OF THE NECK!
Deadprez: Adam is holding his neck in pain as Clayton rolls him over and hooks the leg in a very nonchalant cover!
ONNNNNNNNNNNNEEEEEE!
TWWWWWW–
Eve: ADAM KICKS OUT AT ONE! With a cover like that, what else would you expect with a cover like that?
Gavin Kirkland: Clayton is just getting warmed up as he brings Adam to his feet and hoists him onto his shoulders into the Fireman’s Carry, BUT ADAMS SLIDES OFF THE BACK AND LANDS BEHIND CLAYTON!
Eve: Adam applies a waist lock AND LIFTS CLAYTON UP BEFORE BRINGING HIM DOWN WITH A GERMAN SUPLEX! CLAYTON LANDS HARD ON THE BACK OF HIS HEAD!
Deadprez: The technical expertise of Adam Lucas is on display as Clayton tries to get back to his feet BUT HE IS MET WITH A DISCUS PUNCH THAT KNOCKS HIM FOR A LOOP!
Gavin Kirkland: Look at Clayton! He got punched right in the face and he managed to stay on his face. That is some first notch talent right there.
Eve: Yeah. He stood his ground, but there’s still plenty of time in this match for the tides to turn as Clayton stumbles right into Adam WHO PICKS HIM UP AND DRIVES HIM DOWN WITH A POWERFUL SPINEBUSTER!
Deadprez: Adam giving Clayton a lesson in what it takes to get to the next level as Adam hooks the leg for the cover!
ONNNNNNNNNNNNNEEEE!
TWWWWWWWWOOOOOO!
THH–
Gavin Kirkland: WOOOOOOOO! Clayton kicks out at two and this match continues. Adam grabs Clayton and brings him back to his feet BEFORE DELIVERING ANOTHER DROPKICK TO THE FACE!
Deadprez: Adam delivers some of the best dropkicks in EAW and the force of the dropkick sends Clayton rolling out of the ring and to the floor. Clayton got knocked for a loop after the dropkick.
Eve: He actually managed to grab the ring skirt to stay on his feet. Now Adam gets onto the apron to grab hold of Clayton–
Gavin Kirkland: CLAYTON JUST SWEPT ADAM’S LEGS OUT FROM UNDER HIM AND ADAM JUST WENT CRASHING HARD ONTO THE EDGE OF THE RING! Clayton quickly grabs hold of Adam AND JUST WHIPS HIM INTO THE RING STEPS!
Eve: Clayton was one step ahead of Adam on that exchange. Clayton decides to take a moment and take a bow for his getting the advantage on Adam Lucas which gets more jeers from the crowd.
Deadprez: Clayton decides to stop crowing to the crowd as he grabs a handful of Adam’s hair to toss him back into the ring. Clayton quickly follows as Adam is trying to get back to his feet–
Gavin Kirkland: CLAYTON RUNS IN AND PLANTS ADAM DOWN WITH A BULLDOG! BEAUTIFUL AS ADAM LUCAS GOES FACE FIRST INTO THE CANVAS! Now Clayton decides to leave his ground attack to climb to the top rope.
Eve: Clayton has no room to waste a second as he gets his balance on the top rope. Adam gets back to his feet AS CLAYTON JUMPS OFF THE TOP ROPE AND HITS THE FRANKENSTEINER FROM THE TOP ROPE!
Deadprez: Adam was taken for the ride and the Frankensteiner takes Adam OUT OF THE RING! HE MANAGES TO HOLD ONTO THE ROPES TO STAY ON THE APRON!
Gavin Kirkland: Clayton saw that AND HE RUNS TO ADAM TO TRY TO TAKE HIM OFF THE APRON WITH A BIG BOOT, BUT ADAM AVOIDS THE BOOT AND POOR CLAYTON GETS CAUGHT ON THE TOP ROPE!
Deadprez: Not a good landing for Clayton as Adam grab hold of Clayton’s leg AND JUST DROPS DOWN CATCHING HIS LEG IN A HANGMAN STYLE MOVE! Clayton stumbles back holding his leg in pain–
Eve: Adam gets back to his feet BEFORE FLIPPING INTO THE RING AND JUST CLOBBERING CLAYTON WITH THE “EQUALIZER”! HOLY CRAP! WHAT A BUCKSHOT LARIAT THAT TOOK CLAYTON’S HEAD OFF! CLAYTON IS DOWN AS ADAM HOOKS THE LEG!
ONNNNNNNNNNNNEEEEEEE!
TWWWWWWWWWOOOOOOO!
THHHHHHHRRRRRRREEEEEE!
Gavin Kirkland: CLAYTON KICKED OUT! CLAYTON KICKED OUT AT TWO! WOOOOOOOO! ARE YOU GUYS IMPRESSED NOW?
Eve: I’ll give him credit. Clayton has lasted a lot longer than I thought he would. He is certainly making a name for himself in this match. Adam stays on the attack as he grabs Clayton and whips him into the corner.
Deadprez: Adam comes running full speed AND LEAVES HIS FEET AGAIN AND THIS TIME HE HITS THE STINGER SPLASH INTO THE CORNER! Clayton comes out of the corner as Adam throws a kick–
Gavin Kirkland: AND HE CATCHES CLAYTON IN THE BACK OF THE HEAD WITH THE STEP UP ENZUIGIRI! I don’t like how Clayton is all dazed after getting kicked in the head.
Eve: Adam is not done yet as he hits the ropes AND DELIVERS A BASEMENT DROPKICK THAT CAUSES CLAYTON TO GO FACE FIRST INTO THE MAT! Clayton is down as Adam finds his way back onto the apron.
Deadprez: Clayton is trying to recover and get back to his feet. He finally does AND ADAM SPRINGS UP TO THE TOP ROPE AND LEAPS! ADAM LOOKING FOR THAT SPRINGBOARD FLYING FOREARM—
Eve: CLAYTON SOMEHOW MANAGED TO AVOID THE FOREARM! Clayton also managed to grab hold of Adam’s waist before adjusting his position to have one hand around his neck and the other hooking his leg.
Deadprez: Clayton Golde showing some power right here as he walks towards the center of the ring BEFORE DROPPING DOWN AND HITTING A FISHERMAN’S SUPLEX! ALMOST A FISHERMAN’S BUSTER THERE!
Gavin Kirkland: What a move from Clayton Golde! He looks like he is on the way to picking up the biggest win of his career. But he is electing to not go for the cover!
Deadprez: That could be a mistake right there, but it could lead to huge reward as he goes to bring Adam back to his feet before KICKING ADAM IN THE GUT AND DELIVERING A KNEE LIFT TO THE JAW!
Eve: Adam knocked for a loop as Clayton grabs hold of Adam and whips him to the ropes. Adam comes back and ducks the clothesline from Clayton AND GRABS THE NECK AND APPLIES A SLEEPER HOLD!
Deadprez: ADAM GOT THE SLEEPER HOLD! SUBMISSION APPLIED AND CLAYTON COULD BE IN A HUGE MESS OF TROUBLE RIGHT HERE IF HE CAN’T FIND A WAY TO GET FREE!
Gavin Kirkland: No no no! Clayton has worked so hard and put on such an amazing performance in this match and really brought the fight to Adam. What a shame if this match ends this way.
Eve: He has fought hard, but I think that the experience difference has become too much for Clayton to overcome. Clayton is trying to fight back, but he looks to be slowly fading.
Deadprez: WAIT! LOOK AT CLAYTON FIGHT HIS WAY TO THE ROPES! CLAYTON IS USING ALL OF HIS MIGHT TO CLIMB HIS WAY UP THE ROPES BEFORE USING THE TOP ROPE AS A SPRINGBOARD–
Gavin Kirkland: HE GOT “THE BRAND DEAL”! “THE BRAND DEAL” BY CLAYTON GOLDE! BEAUTIFUL MODIFIED SPRINGBOARD STUNNER JACKS ADAM’S JAW AND SENDS HIM TO THE MAT! ADAM IS DOWN AND CLAYTON HOOKS THE LEG FOR THE COVER! HOLY CRAP! WHAT A COUNTER!
ONNNNNNNNNNNEEEEEEE!
TWWWWWWWWWOOOOOO!
THHHHHHHRRRREEEEEEEE!
Deadprez: ADAM KICKED OUT AT TWO! Holy crap that was a very close near fall right there and Clayton looks like he is about to go ballistic that he didn’t get the win.
Eve: Clayton was so close to picking up the upset victory. I can admit that he’s definitely impressive in this match as he mounts Adam AND JUST STARTS THROWING FISTS INTO ADAM’S FACE!
Gavin Kirkland: Why in the hell is this referee counting? Go away, referee. But the referee reaches four and Clayton stops. Clayton is back on his feet and he brings Adam with him.
Eve: Clayton turns Adam around and has him set up for the “C’est La Vie” Inverted Stunner–
Deadprez: ADAM GETS FREE OF THE STUNNER AND PUSHES CLAYTON TO THE ROPES! CLAYTON REBOUNDS OFF THE ROPES AND FIRES OFF A CLOTHESLINE–
Gavin Kirkland: ADAM DUCKS THE CLOTHESLINE AND CLAYTON HITS THE ROPES ON THE OTHER SIDE! CLAYTON REBOUNDS OFF THE ROPES AGAIN AND HE ENDS UP BEING CAUGHT BY ADAM! ADAM HOISTS CLAYTON IN THE AIR–
Deadprez: “LEVEL UP” BY ADAM LUCAS! CLAYTON WAS DRILLED WITH THAT POP UP POWERBOMB! CLAYTON BROUGHT THE FIGHT, BUT IT HAS REACHED A SCREECHING HALT AS ADAM HOOKS THE LEG FOR THE COVER!
ONNNNNNNNNNNNNEEEEEE!
TWWWWWWWWOOOOOOOO!
THHHHHHRRRRREEEEEEEEE!
(DING! DING! DING!)
( “Be Legendary” starts playing again as Adam rolls off of Clayton. He takes a moment to catch his breath as Gina Romano announces the final decision of the match.)
Gina Romano: Here is your winner… ADAM LUCAS!
Deadprez: What a great match we just witnessed. This was a classic battle between rookie and veteran that could have gone either way.
Eve: I agree, Prezzy. Adam brought the fight as he always does, but we saw a new level of intensity… and same level of underhanded tricks… from Clayton. I can admit that I was impressed by Clayton here tonight.
(Adam is up to his feet as the referee raises his arm in victory for a moment before going back to check on Clayton. Adam is in a decent mood after the victory as he leaves the ring and heads up the entrance ramp.)
Gavin Kirkland: Ohh. Poor Clayton. The Clout God had this match won. I am sad. Now I won’t be able to meet that beautiful girl.
Eve: Another day and another girl that Gavin can’t meet. How heartbreaking. Anyways, I am surprised a bit by the fight Clayton brought tonight. He gave everything he had against a former World Champion and he almost pulled off the upset victory on a few occasions in this match. But it was the veteran instinct of Adam Lucas that has brought him the victory tonight.
Deadprez: Clayton certainly put himself on the map with his performance in this match. Regardless, Adam Lucas was able to pick up the win here tonight on Showdown. Congrats once again to Adam Lucas for the victory.
(The shot shows Adam soaking in his victory in the ring before cutting to Clayton, who is sitting on the outside leaning against the barricade unhappy and ready to throw a fit.)
Eve: What a very hard-fought match between these two gentlemen!
Gavin Kirkland: Too bad that we had to see the goody two shoes wrestle throughout it but it is what it is.
Deadprez: Get your head out of your own ass sometimes, dude.
Gavin Kirkland: I stand by what I said!
(Adam rested against one of the corners of the ring, nodding to himself and stretching his body and his neck around once the match was over, a lot of thoughts running through his mind after the match, still being slightly affected by the loss of the Answers World Championship, by the way that he got screwed out of the Blind Faith Cage by Solomon Stane, it was fair to say that he was slightly pissed off about everything that has been happening, but he knew that he had to keep a calm mind and a cool head, he couldn’t let this get to him at all.)
(So, he ended up getting up to his feet and he got ready to leave the ring, but as it seemed that Showdown would go to commercials, speak of the Devil.)
Eve: WAIT, BEFORE ADAM COULD GET OUT OF THE RING, SOMEONE CAME FROM BEHIND HIM AND THEN CLOBBERED HIM RIGHT ACROSS THE HEAD! IT WAS SOLOMON STANE! HE WAS BACK HERE ONCE MORE TO DEAL SOME MORE DAMAGE TO ADAM!
Gavin Kirkland: THAT IS WHAT WE LIKE TO SEE, KICK HIS ASS EMO DUDE!
Deadprez: Isn’t he supposed to be religious?
Gavin Kirkland: I do not see a religious man like that dressing everyday, Hades the Cuntraiser I would like to call him.
Deadprez: HUH?!
Eve: GAVIN!
Gavin Kirkland: Also Bi…..
(A double smack to the head can be heard across the commentary desk before it quickly picks back up.)
Eve: ALRIGHT, WHERE WE?! Solomon ends up backing Adam to one of the corners of the ring and he just starts stomping a mudhole on him, trying to weaken Adam with those kinds of attacks-
Deadprez: ADAM ISN’T STAYING DOWN LONG ENOUGH THOUGH! HE FIRES UP AND THEN HE STARTS THROWING HAYMAKERS WITH ALL OF THE ENERGY THAT HE HAS, TRYING TO BACK SOLOMON AWAY FROM HIM AND GAIN SOME DISTANCE!
Eve: You best believe Solomon isn’t holding back either! As he starts throwing punches of his own that slowly make Adam back up towards the corner and ruin Adam’s progress in pushing him back.
Gavin Kirkland: Can I talk now-
Eve: No.
Deadprez: ADAM ENDS UP TURNING THE TIDES AROUND, AS SOLOMON GOES FOR A SWING, HE GOES LOW AND TRIPS HIM UP, MAKING SOLOMON TILT FORWARD AND THEN SMACK HIS FACE INTO ONE OF THE TURNBUCKLES!
Eve: SOLOMON IS DIZZY FROM THE SMACK INTO THE TURNBUCKLE AS ADAM RUSHES FORWARD AND THROUGH THE ROPES AND THEN HE STARTS GETTING READY! Solomon wobbles backwards… Adam slingshots over! THE EQUALIZER!
Deadprez: NO, SOLOMON CATCHES ADAM RIGHT BY HIS NECK BEFORE HE CAN HIT IT, BRINGING HIM UP AND THEN HITTING HIM DOWN WITH A CHOKE SLAM!
Gavin Kirkland: Yeah, that’s what he gets…
Eve: Stay quiet. Right, Solomon after hitting Adam down like that, he stays… still for a moment, almost like he is admiring his prey somewhat, he ends up reaching into one of the pockets of his jacket and then he ends up pulling out… a crown of thorns???
Deadprez: Oh yeah, holy week starts tomorrow, I think that is what it is about, or well, more like a threat that he is going to crucify him again, that can be something too.
Eve: BUT BEFORE SOLOMON CAN PUT THE CROWN OF THORNS ON ADAM, HE GRABS IT AND THEN SLASHES IT RIGHT ACROSS SOLOMON’S HAND TO LEAVE A CUT ON HIM! Solomon grabs onto his hand from the pain and Adam uses the opportunity to punch him across the face and then push him back onto the ground!
Deadprez: Adam won’t take this opening for granted, he moves quickly once more towards the ropes and goes through them, he grabs onto them tightly… AND THEN HE SLINGSHOTS!
Eve: HE IS ABLE TO HIT THE EQUALIZER SUCCESSFULLY! SOLOMON FALLS DOWN AND THEN HE ENDS UP ROLLING OUT OF THE RING AS WELL!
Deadprez: ADAM DOESN’T LET UP CHASE THOUGH, HE QUICKLY GETS OUT OF THE RING AND THIS TIME HE STARTS BEATING THE HELL OUT OF SOLOMON WHILE THE CROWD CHEERS HIM ON, HE STARTS THROWING HIM AGAINST THE BARRICADES AND THE STEEL STEPS!
Eve: A lot of anger and frustration being let out on Solomon here by Adam, after having his opportunity at going for the world championship again being taken away by Solomon, there is no way he is letting him go so easily- WOW!
Deadprez: Oh yeah, I can see that! Adam is taking the things off our desk now, I think we all know what is happening!
Eve: Adam is waiting for Solomon to get up to his feet, Solomon slowly stumbling up and now… ADAM GOES TO PICK HIM UP, POP UP POWERBOMB ONTO THE DESK-
Deadprez: WAIT, NO, ADAM COLLAPSES AND HE DROPS SOLOMON, THE WEIGHT WAS TOO MUCH FOR HIM!
Eve: NO DEADPREZ! SOMEONE ATTACKED ADAM FROM BEHIND AND PREVENTED HIM FROM HITTING THE POWERBOMB, SOLOMON ENDS UP CAPITALIZING! HE GRABS ADAM, LIFTS HIM UP… “SANITY’S SAKE” RIGHT OVER OUR TABLE!!!
(Adam is left in the ground across the rubble of the announcer’s table, claw marks all over his back from the attacker that interrupted him right now, and with the crowd booing loudly, it turned over to reveal it was…)
Deadprez: CAROLINE! WHY IS SHE HERE? WHY DID SHE END UP ATTACKING ADAM LIKE THAT???
Gavin Kirkland: GOTH LADY??? Alright, I am locked in and finally ready to do my job, what’s up?
Eve: I HAVE NO IDEA! I know Caroline and Adam had tensions going into Reasonable Doubt, but they won together and didn’t interact further than that, why did Caroline end up interfering in this brawl?
(Caroline walked over to grab a microphone that was knocked down on the floor, as she stood over a hurt Adam and then she spoke up with a calm tone to her voice.)
Caroline: You are too naive sometimes. It was never only about you, there was always something more to it. Let me just tell you… that WE have OTHER plans, Adam. Watch your back.
(Caroline threw the microphone down and slowly put a foot over Adam’s chest, spreading out her arms to the side while Solomon raised his in victory, the crowd booing at the shocking reveal that Caroline and Solomon were working together now. And on that last note, Showdown fades away to commercials.)
(As Showdown goes elsewhere, on the screen a vignette would play. The first vignette showcased none other than Kirk Redwood, as some highlights of him played, with his monologue playing over.)
Kirk Redwood: I have always answered the call whenever my back was against the wall, and it’s something I will do time and time again in my EAW career. I have showcased and proven on multiple cylinders in my EAW career, that I have been able to take that next step when the pressure seers in. Looking at Grand Rampage, it is quite possibly one of the hardest and toughest things to win in EAW, but when you win that? You are forever edged in history as a made man or woman. I know the weight of the opportunity, and I am not gonna run away scared from it. I personally welcome the endeavor, and wish to be put in there. I have proven that I have what it takes to be a champion, I have proven I have what it takes to break molds surrounding me, now it’s time to prove I have what it takes to win Grand Rampage. It isn’t going to be an easy task, but personally and being entirely honest with you, I don’t want an easy task. I want to walk out knowing I earned that opportunity, so Grand Rampage comes to EAW once again. Many Elitists are going to be tapped in, well count me in as well. I will be there, with every intention of expanding on that opportunity and walking out as the winner.
(With that message sent from Kirk Redwood, his highlights would slowly begin to fade, as we transitioned over into the highlights of someone else, Usagi Senshi. Her highlights played on the screen now, as she spoke over them as well.)
Usagi Senshi: My EAW career has always been a ticking time bomb of when things are going to become great. I don’t know how many times I can afford a major loss, but it can’t be that much more. Grand Rampage is an interesting one for me. One of the most important ones on the calendar, everyone wants to win Grand Rampage. But making that verbal commitment is so much easier than actually having the skills to do such. I am blessed however with those skills to survive in a hostile environment like that, and as well as that, I am motivated to come out victorious. I cannot continue to sit here and act as if I am pleased of waiting again and again in my career, I have to complete my goals in 2024. And winning Grand Rampage would be that easy completion for me. I know that it isn’t going to be easy, as many Elitists that are more accomplished than me, have entered. But all I need is one win to be immortalized forever. So as the Grand Rampage comes around for another year in EAW, I welcome the task of taking part in it as I carve my path to Pain For Pride. It’s a welcome addition, so gladly count me in for the task.
(As Usagi’s highlights played and hers closed out, someone else would kick in now, other than Clayton Golde. His presentation would be slightly different though as he was directly in your face speaking.)
Clayton Golde: Question that I really wanna ask you, in today’s harboring society, how do you feel when you are in the midst of multiple people? You feel anxiety don’t you? That’s just the system trying to hammer you down, the matrix trying to weaken you. Be honest with yourself, amidst a situation like Grand Rampage. How do we know that it’s actually a match? It is more so an intimidation factor to see who the true alpha is amongst all the lions. I think that Grand Rampage is lying to you though, because you know how many lions are truly in that match compared to the gazelle that leap around? It’s a thin number. But allow me to add one more lion to that match. I am confident in my ability to win, especially when they have all the sigma gals in the match, it’s gonna be an easy clean sweep for me. So sign me up, and count me in for this Grand Rampage, we’ll truly see who stands out between the real men, and the sigma army that wants you to horrifically fail. Don’t worry though ladies and gentlemen, because this Grand Rampage is the exact thing that I need in order to move my brand up even higher, you can pre-order the Grand Rampage Winner merchandise now!
(With that said, the screen would show more highlights of the braggadocious Clayton Golde, before one more person’s highlights appeared. ARIA. Clips of ARIA played, as she spoke over them.)
ARIA: However you want to put it, I have managed to get done many things in my EAW career. But the magic of it all, is that I still have so many more things that I gotta accomplish! That starts with me getting straight to the point. I want to enter the Grand Rampage match, I don’t feel like I really gotta drag out why I wanna be in the match, because it should be obvious. Does anyone in EAW right now really have a clean path to Pain For Pride? No. Absolutely not! But a match like this is how it is carved. I have full intention and wishful thinking in mind, that I can main event Pain For Pride. That is what I wanna do, and that is what I intend on doing. It isn’t going to be easy, but really nothing that I have attempted to go after has been easy. So let it be assured early on, and just get my declaration out of the way! This will be exciting, and it may be somewhat of a headache. That is fine. I am fully accepting of that, because at the end of the day, main eventing Pain For Pride is my only goal for this one. And trust me, I’ll do what I gotta, in order to accomplish that goal.
(With ARIA’s confident words the segment would fade out, as Showdown went somewhere else.)
(The camera pans to the ring where we see Gina Romano ready to make the ring introductions.)
Gina Romano: THE FOLLOWING CONTEST IS SET FOR ONE FALL!!
Crowd: ONE FALL!!!
(‘Dance The Night’ by Dua Lipa plays as Ashlynn Quinn makes her way out onto the stage. She is wearing a protective face mask while making her way down the ramp.)
Gina Romano: INTRODUCING FIRST…FROM LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA…WEIGHING IN AT 115 POUNDS….SHE IS “EAW’S FAVORITE BARBIE”…..ASSSHLLYYYNNNN QUUIINNNNN!!!!!
(“STFU!” by Rina Sawayama plays as Miku Sakai steps out onto the stage. She takes a deep breath before making her way down the ramp with all eyes on Ashlynn.)
Gina Romano: AND HER OPPONENT…FROM FUKUI, JAPAN….WEIGHING IN AT 110 POUNDS….MIKKKUUU SAAKKAIIII!!!
(Ding! Ding! Ding!)
Eve: This match is underway as both of them circle the ring waiting for the other to make the first move here. This should be quite an interesting battle and you have to wonder if that protective mask will come into play at all during this match….but wait a second.
(They both look up at the entry way as they see Raven Roberts make her way down to the ringside area, and Miku Sakai is not happy about this.)
Deadprez: It looks like Raven is gonna get an up close seat of this match here, and Miku isn’t pleased about it as she tells her to keep her distance as Raven has her hands up in innocence.
Eve: Miku turns her attention back over to Ashlynn as they both have their arms up looking for a little test of strength perhaps, but that doesn’t last long as the hands break apart and we’re back at square one between these two. After a few moments now they finally lock up in a collar and elbow tie-up, Miku looks to have the upper hand as she gets her in a side headlock, but Ashlynn right away counters with a back body drop! They both race back up to their feet before….a kick thrusts into Miku’s gut and leaves her hanging with an unforgiving blow as Ashlynn follows up with a double axe handle on her spine, continuing to pull her down and now sending her into the ropes behind her. Ashlynn looks for another double axe handle to put her down…..AND CONNECTS WITH IT! Just look at the determination on the face of Ashlynn just determined to make a statement while making sure her mask stays on her face
Eve: She walks up behind her now and looks to go for a German suplex drops her into a cover! Miku is able to kick out before the referee can start counting to one and Miku finds her way to roll back to her feet then strides through the wind and comes close to Ashlynn with a full head of steam…. A BOOT TO THE FACE BUT NOBODY’S HOME! Ashlynn sidesteps before positioning herself right next to Miku who narrowly escaped and now she redirects her attention to where Ashlynn stands tall…STEP UP ENZUIGIRI PERFECTLY CONNECTS! Ashlynn drags herself back from the ground on both feet, grabbing Miku by her waist and sending her flying across the ring down to the ropes, but Ravw. is able to make a counterattack propelling Ashlynn down into the ropes instead… BUT RUNNING BACK ELBOW TAKES DOWN MIKU! She stands back up and Ashlynn connects with a jumping neckbreaker before going for the first cover of this one!
OOOOOONNNNNNEEEEEEE!!!
TTTWWWWWWWOOOOOOOO!!!
Gavin Kirkland: Miku Sakai kicks out! Ashlynn right away looks to go back on the attack as she sits Miku up before grabbing her in a chin lock as she rises to her feet with Miku still in the lock, but Miku begins to press her elbow to the chest trying to break free from her grip. She continues pressing it against the chest of Ashlynn and she adds in more pressure with each elbow, just hoping that she releases her…but she grabs her arms, crossing them in an x position before taking her back with a straightjacket suplex – BUT LOOK AT THIS! MIKU REVERSES IT BEFORE SHOVING ASHLYNN BACK, AND ASHLYNN RUNS FULL SPEED AT HER BUT MIKU COUNTERS WITH A BACK BODY DROP SENDING HER OVER THE TOP ROPE TO THE OUTSIDE FLOOR!!!
Eve: Miku looks to keep this wave of momentum rolling here as she climbs up to the top rope right next to her and waits for Ashlynn to stand up on the outside – AND MIKU LEAPS OFF THE TOP ROPE DELIVERING A MOONSAULT RIGHT IN FRONT OF RAVEN! Miku stands up and gets right in the face of Raven at ringside.
Raven Roberts: (no mic) Take a shot, I dare you.
Deadprez: Miku just grins before tossing Ashlynn back inside the ring and follows her in now waiting for her to turn around….AND MIKU GETS HER IN POSITION AND DELIVERS HER “STARFALL” VERTEBREAKER! AND MIKU MAKES THE COVER NOW!!
OOOOOONNNNNNEEEEEEE!!!
TTTWWWWWWWOOOOOOOO!!!
Deadprez: And there’s the kickout at two from Ashlynn! You could see it on Miku’s face just there that she knows she’s has more work to do to keep Ashlynn down with how Ashlynn is still able to stay alive in this match. She proceeds to make quick work here, picking her all the way back to her feet here connecting with a clubbing forearm that causes Ashlynn to stumble back into the corner. Miku is standing by and has Ashlynn locked in… A HARD ELBOW SHOT TO THE FACE BY MIKU! Ashlynn hurts badly from that and Miku puts her right back in an upward position throwing her head back. Miku with another one to the face! And then another one! Miku now sits her up on the top turnbuckle and follows Ashlynn all the way up there, what does she have in mind here… SHE’S LOOKING FOR A SUPERPLEX!
Eve: I don’t think Ashlynn intends to let that happen just yet trying to fight her way out of this with her right hand hammering the back of Miku and trying to shoulder her out and now it’s a battle for control between the two of them exchanging shots on that top turnbuckle and uh oh…it looks like Ashlynn might be getting the upper hand…OH NO A THUMB TO THE EYE FROM ASHLYNN!
(Raven is trying to let the referee know)
Deadprez: The referee didn’t see it as Raven tries doing the right thing in alerting the referee….AND ASHLYNN TAKES THIS WINDOW OF OPPORTUNITY AND USES HER PROTECTIVE MASK TO HEADBUTT MIKU! She used her mask while the referee wasn’t paying attention and she has the upper hand now! She pushes Miku off and she drops from the second rope down to the ground to both feet. Ashlynn stands tall on the top rope, and here she comes…
Gavin Kirkland: A BEAUTIFUL HURRICANRANA FROM THE TOP SENDS MIKU ROLLING TO THE GROUND! Ashlynn feels momentum building on her side now as SHE HITS A SUPERKICK! Miku drops down to a knee and now Ashlynn runs full speed off the the ropes AND DELIVERS THE BESTIE SPEAR NEARLY SLICING MIKU IN HALF AND HERE’S THE HOOK OF THE LEG NOW FROM ASHLYNN!!
OOOOOONNNNNNEEEEEEE!!!
TTTWWWWWWWOOOOOOOO!!!
TTTTTTHHHHHRRRRREEEEEEEE!!!!
Gavin Kirkland: A kick out by Miku and Ashlynn gets Miku by her already messed up pigtails as she gets her up to her feet not giving her any room to breathe! Ashlynn looks to get her into position for a standard suplex, but Miku is not going to let that happen as she drops to a knee as she connects with a jawbreaker as that sends Ashlynn back as she tries to keep her mask in place! Miku follows that up with a sliding dropkick as she takes Ashlynn down to one knee! THEN, SHE IS QUICK TO CONNECT WITH A LOU THESZ PRESS AS SHE BEGINS TO CLAW THE EYES OF ASHLYNN ‘CATCH SCRATCH FEVER’ FROM MIKU! Miku is trying her best to claw but that protective mask on Ashlynn is making it more of a challenge
Eve: Eventually Ashlynn does manage to get Miku Sakai off of her but Miku connects with an enziguri as she takes Ashlynn to her side as she falls to it! Miku finds her way back to her feet as she stalks Ashlynn back to her feet! As soon as Ashlynn is at a good height, Miku connects with a jumping snapmare as she takes Ashlynn in front of her! Then Miku follows that up with a sliding clothesline to the back of her head! Miku gets right back up as she waits for Ashlynn to show some signs of life before following all of that up and connecting with monkey flip sending her back as she lands on her tailbone, Miku Sakai gets in front of her before taking her down with a meteora as she hooks her by the legs!
OOOOOONNNNNNEEEEEEE!!
TTTWWWWWWWOOOOOOOO!!!
Deadprez: No! Ashlynn manages to shove Miku off of her! But, Miku tries to stay on the offense as connects with a knee strike trying to send her back, but Ashlynn manages to catch her knee! Now, we see that Miku might have been regretting that move as she tries to plead a little bit, but it looks like Ashlynn ain’t buying it as she has other plans! SHE PICKS HER UP AND TAKES HER BACK WITH AN EXPLODER SUPLEX AS MIKU GOES TUMBLING BACK! MIKU TRIES TO FIND HER WAY BACK TO HER FEET, BUT ASHLYNN GOES RIGHT AFTER CHARGING WITH A SHOTGUN DROPKICK AS MIKU CRASHES TO THE CORNER! NOW, WE SEE ASHLYNN WAITING FOR MIKU TO TRY TO FIND HERSELF TO A VERTICAL BASE BEFORE CHARGING TOWARDS MIKU AND NAILING HER WITH A YAKUZA KICK AT THE CORNER! This sends the former Specialists Champion forward as Ashlynn nails her with a hip toss – but Miku manages to land on her feet, but she has possession of Miku’s arm as she pulls her over and connects with an arm drag, sending her sliding across the ring!
Eve: Ashlynn looks to charge at Miku in the corner with a full head of steam looking for a splash- BUT MIKU SIDE STEPS OUT OF THE WAY JUST IN TIME AS ASHLYNN ATE A FACE FULL OF TURNBUCKLE!! Miku gets her in position going for a “Starfall” once more – BUT THIS TIME ASHLYNN FIGHTS BACK AS SHE REVERSES OUT OF IT AND RUNS MIKU CHEST FIRST INTO THE CORNER LOOKING TO ROLL HER UP FROM BEHIND, BUT MIKU HELD ON TO THE CORNER AS ASHLYNN ROLLS THROUGH BACK TO HER FEET BUT MIKU WAS WAITING ON IT AS SHE DELIVERS A SUPERKICK TO ASHLYNN ON HER KNEES! Ashlynn might not have a clue on where she is at the moment and Miku looks to take advantage here as….MIKU DELIVERS “STARFALL” FOR A SECOND TIME!! AND HERE’S THE HOOK OF THE LEG FROM MIKU AGAIN!!
OOOOOONNNNNNEEEEEEE!!!
TTTWWWWWWWOOOOOOOO!!!
TTTTTTHHHHHRRRRREEEEEEEE!!!
Gavin Kirkland: ASHLYNN KICKS OUT JUST WITH HALF A SECOND TO SPARE! Miku looks a little bit shocked that Ashlynn was able to survive two Starfalls but she is up and begging for Ashlynn to get back up to her feet looking to put her away for good. She’s back up and then here’s a kick to the midsection from Miku as she leaps on Ashlynn and tries to lock in the guillotine choke perhaps….BUT ASHLYNN OUT OF PURE DESPERATION TO GET OUT OF THIS DRIVES HER BACK FIRST INTO THE CORNER CAUSING HER TO RELEASE HER ARM! AND SHE NOW HITS SEVERAL SHOULDER THRUSTS TO THE MIDSECTION BEFORE GETTING HER FOOT UP TO MIKU’S THROAT AND BEGINS CHOKING THE LIFE OUT OF HER AS THE REFEREE TRIES TO BREAK IT UP!!
Referee: ONE! TWO! THREE! FOUR! COME ON ASHLYNN BACK IT UP!!
Eve: The referee manages to back Ashlynn up but only for about a second as she runs at her full speed in the corner – BUT NOBODY HOME AS MIKU MOVES OUT OF THE WAY! Miku now is the one who runs at Ashlynn in the corner and delivers a running uppercut!! Miku sits her up on the top rope again and once more they go up top, and Ashlynn is fighting back as it’s a battle for control on the top….AND ASHLYNN LEAPS OVER HER AND DELIVERS A SUNSET FLIP BOMB, BUT MIKU HELD ON! MIKU LEAPS OFF THE SECOND ROPE GOING FOR A CROSSBODY –
Deadprez: A STEP UP KNEE STRIKE FROM ASHLYNN RIGHT TO THE FACE IN MID AIR TO MIKU!! Ashlynn rolls away from Miku using this time to recuperate and shake the cobwebs out before using the ropes to pull herself up and seeing Miku in a vulnerable position holding her head in some pain….AND ASHLYNN RUNS OFF THE ROPES AND DRIVES THE KNEE INTO THE SIDE OF RAVEN’S SKULL BEFORE GETTING HER IN PRIME POSITION ONCE MORE….SHE GETS HER FOOT UP AND GOES FOR “RED BOTTOMS” EAT DEFEAT”….BUT MIKU REVERSES OUT OF IT AND DROPS ASHLYNN WITH A RIGHT HAND TO THE FACE, AND THEN FOLLOWS IT UP UP RUNNING OFF THE ROPES AND SPRINGBOARDS OFF THE SECOND ROPE….BUT ASHLYNN DELIVERS ANOTHER KNEE STRIKE IN MID AIR CATCHING MIKU!
Eve: AND ASHLYNN LOOKS TO PERHAPS PUT THIS ONE AWAY AS SHE RUNS AND SPRINGBOARDS OFF THE ROPES….”BAD AND BOUJEE!!!” THE SPRINGBOARD CUTTER TAKES OUT MIKU! But can Ashlynn put this one away as she is having a tough time in making the cover while Miku is trying to roll away to avoid danger….AND after about a few moments Ashlynn turns her over on her back and hooks the inside leg!!
OOOOOONNNNNNEEEEEEE!!!
TTTWWWWWWWOOOOOOOO!!!
TTTTTTHHHHHRRRRREEEEEEEE!!!
Deadprez: THE REFEREE SPOTS HER FOOT UNDER THE BOTTOM ROPE! Ashlynn is in total disbelief even pounding the mat and uh oh….
Gavin Kirkland: I think Ashlynn is blaming that on Raven at ringside
Ashlynn Quinn: (no mic) Did you put her foot under the rope?!
Raven Roberts: (no mic) :comeagain: Why would I do that?
Eve: Raven hasn’t moved an inch here at ringside just observing the match and I guess Ashlynn ain’t believing that….BUT LOOK OUT MIKU ROLLS HER UP FROM BEHIND!!
OOOOOONNNNNNEEEEEEE!!!
TTTWWWWWWWOOOOOOOO!!!
TTTTTTHHHHHRRRRREEEEEEEE!!!
Deadprez: ASHLYNN STAYS ALIVE!! Both women race up to their feet and run right into a double clothesline on the other and we’re back at square one in this match again with both of them down.
Eve: We see Miku rising up to her feet first between the two of them as she stalks Ashlynn up to her feet! Miku rushes forward to him – ‘Cuck Killer’!!!!! The double knee face breaker! NO! ASHLYNN MANAGES TO HOLD ONTO THE LEGS OF MIKU AS SHE GOES SLAMMING DOWN HITTING THE BACK OF HER HEAD IN THE PROCESS! ASHLYNN STILL HAS POSSESSION OF HER LEGS AS IT SEEMS LIKE SHE’LL BE GOING FOR A SUBMISSION HOLD! I THINK THAT HE’S LOOKING TO APPLY A BOSTON CRAB ON MIKU! MIKU IS SHAKING HER HEAD NO –
Deadprez: Miku Sakai manages to twist her around creating a bit of distance and an escape! But Ashlynn goes racing after her taking her back with a forearm to the face! But Miku returns the favor by connecting with a forearm to his face! Ashlynn connects with a forearm once more! Miku responds by doing the same thing! Both of them want nothing more than to take the other one back! MIKU SPINS HERSELF AROUND BEFORE CONNECTING WITH A FOREARM SMASH, AND AGAIN! IT’S LIKE MIKU US POSSESSED RIGHT NOW, AND UH OH! –
Eve: I think Miku has had enough with that mask lessening each blow as she rips it off of Ashlynn’s face!
(Ashlynn quickly covers her face up and high tails it up the ramp to the back.)
Gavin Kirkland: :comeagain: Miku had enough of the mask and ripped it off only for Ashlynn to immediately leave the ring and leave the ring and out of the arena. Miku stands in the ring looking confused holding the protective mask in her hand as the referee begins the count.
ONE! TWO! THREE! FOUR! FIVE! SIX! SEVEN! EIGHT! NINE!
Eve: She’s really not coming back out here??
TEN!
(Ding! Ding! Ding!)
(“STFU!” by Rina Sawayama plays as Miku Saksi gets her hand raised in confusion.)
Gina Romano: THE WINNER OF THIS MATCH BY A COUNTOUT….MIIKKUUU SAKKAAIII!!!
Eve: Well, that’s not the way Miku, Raven, or anybody else I assume expected this one to end but a win is a win no matter what and despite how it ended, Miku showed throughout the match just how laser focused she is and Raven was here at ringside to see it up close with the best seat in the house.
Eve: Miku laughs throwing the mask to her side but turns around to see Raven also in the ring. Raven and Miku nod at one another…..AND WAIT A SECOND!! MIKU LAUS OUT RAVEN WITH THE “CUCK KILLER” DOUBLE KNEE FACEBUSTER!
Deadprez: Well that was a bit unexpected to say the least.
(The final shot is of Miku standing over the lifeless body of Raven.)
(We cut to the back, and specifically the office of Showdown General Manager Kennedy Street. Outside the door is Veena Adams, who after a deep breath, opens the door and enters the room, not even bothering to knock, after all being who she is, why should she? She looks straight to the desk, and in particular the chair, but instead of seeing Kennedy Street she is annoyed to instead be faced by Alana Starr busy at work. Alana looks up from what she is going and steeples her hands, resting her elbows on the desk.)
Alana Starr: Ah, Veena, GOOD to see you. Congratulations on your title defense. I know Kennedy was very pleased with the outcome.
(Veena looks confused, and eyes Alana suspiciously. That confusion very quickly changes to one of annoyance, and she scowls to visualize that.)
Veena Adams: What are you doing here, and where is Kennedy? I would like to speak with her. We have important matters to discuss.
Alana Starr: First of all, you will speak to me with the respect a member of management should receive. I know who your family are, but I’m not any old biscuit you know, I am Kennedy’s right hand and best friend forever. The way you addressed me… not GOOD.
(Veena initially seems lost for words, but that is only a momentary lapse. But just as she is about to reply, Alana beats her to it.)
Veena Adams: Excuse Me? I don’t think so.
Alana Starr: However, seeing as you asked the question and I’m just too nice of a person to ignore you, Kennedy is taking care of other matters right now and will not be available for ‘discussion’.
Veena Adams: Funny that, how she never has any time for the premier star on the brand. I mean, I’m only single-handedly keeping this place afloat.
Alana Starr: That is debatable… however, I can inform you who will be next to challenge for your National Elite Championship if you wish.
Veena Adams: That isn’t your decision to make, someone else should be entrusted with doing the right thing.
(Alana scoffs at the very suggestion. More than anyone, Kennedy trusted Alan’s judgment and that was why she was here in the first place. In fact, there was no one that she trusted more than Alana and that included most of her family. They had been through a lot together, and their loyalty was unquestionable.)
Alana Starr: I assure you that this decision is every bit and much Kennedy’s as it is mine. In fact, if you squint just a little, maybe you can pretend it is her when I deliver this news.
(Veena rolls her eyes, more than used to having to deal with people that didn’t understand who she was, and how she would forever be the number one star on Showdown. If Alana wasn’t so close to Kennedy, Veena would have probably seen fit to give her a piece of her mind. However, Veena was interested as to what they had come up with, and who the challenge would be, so she gives Alana the time of day.)
Veena Adams: Much as I am sure you believe you have made the right decision; I made my challenge like the fighting champion I am, and there was no one who stepped up to the plate except for some newbie who wouldn’t be worth my time. So, whoever it is you have come up with, can I suggest that you reconsider and instead go with what I am suggesting.
(Now it is Veena’s turn to make sure Alana couldn’t speak, Alana however refuses to lose her cool.)
Veena Adams: Here’s my pitch that obviously you should go with. Instead of defending my title at Grand Rampage, because let’s face it no one is capable of defeating me right now and probably never will. Instead, imagine the spike in ratings if I entered the Grand Rampage, won that and then main evented Pain for Pride, becoming a double champion and forever cementing my place in history. That is what I am going to do.
(Alana raises her eyes and waits a moment before speaking.)
Alana Starr: Actually Veena, no you are not. Much as that sounds enticing, we have other plans.
Veena Adams: Well excuse me, but do you know who I am?
Alana Starr: I know exactly who you are, and that is why at Grand Rampage, you WILL defend the title.
(Veena can’t believe it and stands there dumbfounded. Her demands were so brutally ignored. She was an Adams, and she was going to be treated that way. And especially by Kennedy’s lackey.)
Veena Adams: I can’t believe you dare treat me this way, but OK I’ll bite. Against whom exactly?
Alana Starr: That’s easy, because just a few moments ago, Daniella Atlas did indeed turn in her contract to face you at Grand Rampage. And I accepted on your behalf.
(Veena just scoffs, shaking her head dismissively.)
Veena Adams: What a joke. Your ratings, your funeral. Whatever.
(She goes to walk away, but it stops in her tracks.)
Alana Starr: Wait. I’m not done.
(Veena Adams slowly turns around, Alana immediately breaking out into a smile.)
Alana Starr: Seeing as Madison Kaline and Princess Candice Blair are so eager to go at each other, I see a GOOD opportunity. So, at Super Showdown, they will face each other, the winner also receiving a shot at you, in a Triple Threat match. That is a GOOD match don’t you think?
(Veena is now more than a little annoyed, and she slams her hands down on the desk, leaning forwards so that she is in Alana’s face. Alana doesn’t break her expression and continues to do nothing else but smile.)
Veena Adams: I don’t care who you are besties with, let me make one thing crystal clear for you. You’d better be careful because I am the last person you need to piss off.
(She slams her hands on the desk once more, and then without another word, walks out the office, leaving Alana alone.)
Alana Starr: Once a biscuit, always a biscuit.
(Scene cut to ringside with Gina Romano ready to announce the participants in the Main Event.)
(Showdown returns from commercial break with ARIA already in the middle of the ring, stretching and preparing herself for this match. But, annoyed with what’s going to come in just a matter of seconds.)
Gina Romano: THE FOLLOWING MATCH IS SCHEDULED FOR ONE FALL!!!!
Crowd: ONE FALL!!!!!
Gina Romano: INTRODUCING FIRST…ALREADY IN THE RING…FROM CHANDLER, ARIZONA…SHE IS ‘THE ABSOLUTE TRUTH’…ARIA!!!!!!!
Gavin Kirkland: I mean, at least, she got a bit more to the entrance than last week. It was just straight to the point last week.
Eve: I mean, she did blow the budget on that Shock Value entrance. But it seems like she is going to shift her focus from the pettiness of Kennedy Street’s games to her opponent this week, Daryl Kinkade.
Deadprez: After what we saw last week, it seems like Daryl Kinkade might be someone to look out for, knowing who could potentially be at his corner!
(‘Kamikaze’ by RedHook begins to play through the speakers as Daryl Kinkade enters the ring by himself. Unlike last week, the crowd is showering Daryl with hatred, but Daryl doesn’t seem to mind. He embraces the negativity.)
Gina Romano: INTRODUCING HER OPPONENT…FROM NORWICH, ENGLAND…WEIGHING IN AT 225 POUNDS… HE IS ‘ENGLAND’S FINEST EXPORT’…DARYL KINKADE!!!!!!!!
Gavin Kirkland: Here is the man who managed to get The British Invasion to turn on Jon Kelton last week. At least, that’s what it’s looking like. Last week, Daryl Kinkade and The British Invasion stood tall in unison over the fallen body of Jon Kelton! Something that I thought we would never see. The Devolution was united.
Eve: But, there were cracks in the foundation of the team which made things difficult to patch together. Over time, we saw a bit of division within The British Invasion and Jon Kelton as Jon questioned their connection to Daryl Kinkade. But, Jon was assured that it was nothing to worry about, but that was a lie there.
Deadprez: Is Daryl Kinkade with The British Invasion? Is he not? What’s all of this? This is all intriguing to me, but I wanna see this match get started! Let’s go!
(DING! DING! DING!)
Gavin Kirkland: And ARIA charges towards Daryl Kinkade, taking him to the corner! We see that ARIA is throwing some frantic punches as that takes the former National Elite Champion to the ground! The referee steps in the middle of all of this as he begins to back ARIA away from Daryl! ARIA is throwing her version of trash-talking, trying to egg on Daryl to give everything that he has to offer! Daryl is using the ropes to help get himself back up as ARIA is gesturing to Daryl to come at her! Daryl seems a bit fired up as he charges right at ARIA! The two Elitists lock up as they fight for control! It seems like Daryl might force ARIA to the ropes as he holds her there!
Referee: (off-mic) ONE! TWO! THREE! FOUR! FIVE!
Eve: Daryl Kinkade slowly backs away from ARIA as ARIA straightens herself up! Then, we see Daryl and ARIA lock up once more, but ARIA gets behind Daryl as she wraps her arms around Daryl’s waist! BUT, DARYL MANAGES TO BREAK FREE AS HE RUNS TO THE ROPES BEFORE FLYING OFF OF THEM AND CONNECTING WITH A RUNNING SHOULDER TACKLE AS THAT KNOCKS ARIA TO THE GROUND! But, we see that ARIA manages to rise back to her feet as Daryl connects with a superkick to the face as ARIA stumbles back a bit! Daryl follows that up with a northern lights suplex with a bridge! The first pin fall attempt of the match!
OOOOOONNNNNNNEEEEEEEE!!!!
TTT—
Deadprez: ARIA manages to bridge out of the move! The two of them spin around as ARIA looks to go for a kick to Daryl Kinkade’s stomach, but Daryl manages to hold onto her leg as ARIA realizes that she might have messed up there! Daryl being a little cheeky before going for a dragon screw leg whip on the former Specialists Champion! ARIA is clutching her leg as Daryl follows that up with a basement dropkick to the side of her head! This takes ARIA to her back as Daryl connects with a standing shooting star press on ARIA! ARIA is clutching to her gut as Daryl goes for another pin fall attempt!
OOOOOONNNNNNNNEEEEEEEE!!!!
TTT—
Gavin Kirkland: ARIA with a kick out as Daryl Kinkade finds himself back to his feet! He sees that ARIA is slowly recollecting herself to her feet as he begins to run towards the ropes, spring boarding himself and goes for a springboard cutter! But, ARIA gets herself out of the way, but Daryl manages to stop himself from tumbling back! With Daryl doing that, ARIA manages to take advantage by grabbing a hold of Daryl and connecting with an inverted DDT as he gets spiked on the back of his neck! We see ARIA rising back to her feet as she stalks Daryl back to his feet as looks connected with a spiked hurricanrana driver on Daryl — NO! DARYL MANAGES TO CATCH ARIA IN A POWERBOMB POSITION! HE MIGHT BE LOOKING TO POWERBOMB ‘THE ABSOLUTE TRUTH!’
Eve: NO! ARIA IS DANGLING HER BODY DOWN! DARYL KINKADE COULDN’T HOLD ARIA UP LONG ENOUGH TO CONNECT WITH A POWERBOMB! NO! DARYL MANAGES TO HAVE ARIA BACKUP TO A POWERBOMB POSITION! BUT, ARIA PROCEEDS TO THROW SOME PUNCHES TO THE TOP OF DARYL’S HEAD! THIS CAUSES DARYL TO LOSE GRIP ON ARIA, WHICH PRESENTS HER WITH THE OPPORTUNITY TO TAKEDOWN DARYL WITH A METEORA! NOW, WE SEE THAT ARIA IS THROWING PUNCHES TO ‘ENGLAND’S FINEST EXPORT’ AS SHE GETS UP TO HER FEET! SHE BEGINS TO STOMP ON DARYL’S BODY, TRYING TO PREVENT HIM FROM RISING BACK UP TO HIS FEET!
Deadprez: But, it seems like it might have not worked since Daryl Kinkade is beginning to get himself back to his feet as well! ARIA connects with a back kick to the gut of Daryl! This causes Daryl to bend forward, clutching his stomach! But, ARIA pulls Daryl closer to her before connecting with an impaler DDT as ARIA turns Daryl to his back as she goes for a pin fall attempt of her own!
OOOOOONNNNNNEEEEEEEEEE!!!!
TTTT—
Gavin Kirkland: Nope! Daryl Kinkade manages to kick himself out! ARIA picks up Daryl, pulling him closer into a front headlock as ARIA connects with a snap suplex, but Daryl manages to keep his feet planted on the match as ARIA fails to pick Daryl up! But, Daryl manages to counter with his very own snap suplex as ARIA is taken to her back! She is clutching her lower back in pain as Daryl gets ARIA up to her feet! He grabs her by her arm as he whips her to the vertical set of ropes! ARIA rebounds off those ropes as Daryl looks to get her with a clothesline, but ARIA ducks the clothesline as she runs the ropes and rebounds off of them as she connects with a dropkick to Daryl’s lower back, causing him to stumble forward!
Eve: With that, it seems like ARIA might have found her opening! She jumps onto Daryl Kinkade’s back and connects with a backstabber as that takes the former National Elite Champion down! ARIA pops up back to her feet as she follows that up with a low superkick to Daryl, who was starting to scramble back up to his feet! This takes him down once more! IT SEEMS LIKE ARIA SEES THAT IT DOESN’T KEEP DARYL DOWN LONG ENOUGH AS ARIA RUNS THE ROPES, SPRINGBOARDS HERSELF AT A 90° ROTATION AND CONNECTS WITH A CROSSBODY THAT TAKES DARYL BACK DOWN!
Deadprez: I don’t think so, Eve! It seems like Daryl Kinkade rolls himself back up to his feet as he has ARIA in his possession! He heaves her up to one shoulder as he is looking to throw her like a lawn dart to the turnbuckle at the corner! BUT, ARIA SLIDES OFF THE SHOULDER OF DARYL AS SHE PUSHES HIM TOWARDS THE TURNBUCKLE! IT SEEMS LIKE ARIA IS GOING TO CONNECT WITH A ROLL UP! IS SHE SOMEHOW GOING TO SNEAK AWAY WITH THE VICTORY HERE?!?
OOOOOOONNNNNNNEEEEEEEE!!!!!!
TTTTTWWWWWW—
Gavin Kirkland: Not exactly, DP! Daryl Kinkade manages to kick himself out, but we see that ARIA has possession of Daryl’s arm as she pulls him up to his feet as she connects with a forearm to his face! But, Daryl responds by connecting with an uppercut that sends ARIA to a seated position! The impact of that uppercut was able to take ARIA down! BUT, ARIA FEELS FIRED UP AS SHE RISES BACK TO HER FEET! SHE IS GOING STRAIGHT FOR DARYL, BUT DARYL MANAGES TO SHUT THAT DOWN BY HOLDING ONTO HER, GRABBING HER BY HER WAIST AND CONNECTING WITH A BELLY-TO-BELLY THROW, SENDING THE FORMER SPECIALISTS CHAMPION BACK LIKE SHE ALMOST WEIGHS NOTHING!
Eve: She’s 110 pounds, according to her statistics, Gavin! Like, Daryl Kinkade obviously has the weight advantage over her, but ARIA is going to need to use her speed to help her get out of this situation! That seems to be firing up ‘The Absolute Truth’ even more as she comes back swinging at Daryl! But, Daryl manages to catch her, lift her up and connect with a flapjack on the top rope! This sends her recoiling back as Daryl follows that up with a clothesline as that sends ARIA down to her back!
Deadprez: Daryl Kinkade grabs ARIA’s arm and connects with an arm drag takedown! He has ARIA’s arm raised up as he bends the fingers back! Now, this is a position that ARIA does not want to find herself in! She is shaking her head no as Daryl bends ARIA’s arm back! HIS FOOT IS HOLDING ONTO THE HAND AS HE GIVES IT A MOMENT OF ANTICIPATION BEFORE STOMPING ON ARIA’S HAND AS SHE CRADLES HER HAND IN PAIN! DARYL GETS THAT SAME HAND AND LIFTS ARIA BACK TO HER FEET! HE RAISES ARIA UP AND CONNECTS WITH A HIGH-ANGLE URANAGE AND SLAMS ARIA DOWN TO THE MAT ONCE MORE!
Gavin Kirkland: Daryl Kinkade forces ARIA up to her feet as he gets her in a powerbomb position! He lifts her up, but ARIA escapes it from behind Daryl! Daryl turns himself around as ARIA connects with a superkick to the face of ‘England’s Finest Export!’ This causes Daryl to stagger back! ARIA charges towards him, nailing him with a meteora as that takes him to the mat! We see that ARIA is rising back to her feet as she sees that Daryl is rising back to his feet as well! We see ARIA wait for the right opportunity before — ‘ZIRCON CUTTER’ ON DARYL! NO! DARYL MANAGES TO GET ARIA IN THE POSITION WHERE SHE WAS MORE THAN READY TO CONNECT WITH THE CUTTER! WE SEE THAT DARYL IS LIFTING HER UP ONTO A SHOULDER! NO! ARIA MANAGES TO CONNECT WITH A TILT-A-WHIRL INTO A DDT! SHE SPIKES DARYL ON THE HEAD AS ARIA GOES FOR THE COVER!
OOOOOOONNNNNNNEEEEEEE!!!!!!
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Eve: Daryl Kinkade with the kick out! ARIA still has that fire within her as she finds her way back to her feet once more! She connects with a superkick to Daryl’s face as that takes him down once more! Then, we see ARIA get on one side of Daryl before connecting with a standing moonsault! ARIA goes for another cover!
OOOOOOONNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!
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Deadprez: Daryl Kinkade with a kick out! We see that ARIA gets to her feet as she waits for the most pristine moment to connect with a cross arm breaker on Daryl! ARIA has applied a cross arm breaker on Daryl! Although, there doesn’t seem to be a bit of panic on Daryl’s face! He seems to be quite calm about the matter as he manages to get his foot on the bottom rope! He looks to be quite smug about it! ARIA has no other choice, but to release the arm bar!
Referee: (off-mic) ONE! TWO! THREE! FOUR! FIVE! LET GO, ARIA!
Gavin Kirkland: ARIA finds herself back to her feet as she’s more than gesturing for Daryl Kinkade to find himself to his feet! As soon as he does, ARIA goes right after him, but Daryl stops her with a giant high knee to the face! This takes ARIA down to one knee as he picks up ARIA and he connects with the pump handle piledriver! Daryl calls that ‘Hail to the Victor’ as he looks for the cover!
OOOOOOONNNNNNNNNEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!
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Eve: ARIA with a kick out! Daryl Kinkade waits for ARIA to rise back to her feet before connecting with a handspring off the ropes and then following that up with a roundhouse kick! ARIA falls back in the process before rolling herself back to her feet! Daryl charges right after her and connects with step-up enziguri as that causes her to stumble to her side! Daryl picks up ARIA by her hair and shoves her back to the corner! Daryl is seen taking a couple of steps back as his eyes still focus on ARIA! Daryl charges towards ARIA at the corner as he connects with a powerful uppercut that sends the former Specialists Champion forward! But, Daryl manages to stop her with a knee to her face once more! He places her in a powerbomb position before connecting with a Liger Bomb! He has ARIA there for the cover!
OOOOOOONNNNNNNEEEEEEE!!!!!!
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Deadprez: ARIA with a kick out! Daryl Kinkade rises back to his feet as he gets ARIA up to her feet shortly after! We see that Daryl is getting ARIA into perfect position for ‘A Beautiful Lie’ — his variation of the cross legged fisherman’s buster that he has used to put away multiple Elitists in the past! He goes to lift ARIA up! BUT, ARIA ESCAPES FROM BEHIND! SHE GRABS DARYL AND USING ALL OF THE STRENGTH THAT SHE HAS, SHE MANAGES TO CONNECT WITH A SNAP DRAGON SUPLEX ON DARYL! BUT, IT SEEMED LIKE THERE WERE CONSEQUENCES AS ARIA IS CLUTCHING TO HER LOWER BACK!
(The crowd is hearing booing out of completely nowhere as it takes a second or two for the cameras to focus on what the crowd is booing it. It turns out to be The British Invasion — Pandora Paisley and Halsey Neel who walk down the ramp. The two women have created buzz at Operation: Doomsday when it came to costing The Jaded Hearts the Unified Tag Team Championships. Then, delivering a low blow to Jon Kelton and ending all ties with him.)
Gavin Kirkland: The British Invasion has been ALL over EAW within the last week! They have been all that everyone has been talking about! Now, they have graced us with their presence during this match! We are not worthy!
Eve: It seems like they might not be here to observe this match! If anything, they are looking at ARIA like there’s blood in the water and The British Invasion are a bunch of sharks! ARIA is more than ready to get her hands on Pandora Paisley, who she’s been wanting to clash with since…December, right? When Pandora cost ARIA a chance to defeat Usagi Senshi at Road to Redemption?
Deadprez: I think it might be as far as that, Eve! But, are we expecting for them to go after ARIA right? ARIA is completely outnumbered!
Gavin Kirkland: DARYL KINKADE CLUBS ARIA IN THE BACK OF HER HEAD! IT WAS ALL A SET UP FOR DARYL TO MAKE A COMEBACK! DARYL BEGINS TO STOMP ON ARIA’S BODY, MAKING SURE THAT SHE DOESN’T GET HERSELF BACK TO HER FEET ANYTIME SOON! DARYL GRABS A HOLD OF ARIA’S HAIR BEFORE THROWING HER SO EFFORTLESSLY ACROSS THE RING! NOW, THAT WAS SOME CRAZY STRENGTH THERE! ARIA is struggling to get herself up to her feet, but Daryl connects with a knee strike as that takes her down to her knees! But, we see that Daryl is hooking her by the arms as he takes her back with a tiger suplex!
Eve: Daryl Kinkade charges right after her and connects with a spinning backfist, but ARIA ducks the fist as she connects with an STO on Daryl! ARIA stares at Pandora Paisley at ringside and then, Halsey Neel! ARIA now has to worry about those two and whether they’ll stick their nose into this match! ARIA TURNS HER ATTENTION BACK TO DARYL AS SHE HANDSPRINGS HERSELF OFF THE ROPES AND CONNECTS WITH A CUTTER — ‘ ZIRCON INJECTION’ CONNECTS ON DARYL! IT SEEMS LIKE ARIA MIGHT BE SECONDS AWAY FROM CAPITALIZING AND WINNING THIS MATCH! SHE WAITS FOR DARYL TO FIND HERSELF UP TO HIS FEET BEFORE CHARGING TOWARDS HIM WITH A RUNNING KNEE STRIKE!
Deadprez: NO! DARYL KINKADE MANAGES TO SLIDE UNDERNEATH THE BOTTOM ROPE AND TO THE OUTSIDE! THAT WAS SMART FROM THE BRIT, WHO REALIZED THAT HE COULD HAVE BEEN SECONDS AWAY FROM LOSING THIS MATCH! THERE’S A SENSE OF PRIDE BETWEEN HALSEY NEEL AND PANDORA PAISLEY, BUT DON’T REALLY EXPRESS IT YET!
Gavin Kirkland: BUT, IT SEEMS LIKE ARIA IS NOT GOING TO WAIT ANY LONGER FOR DARYL KINKADE TO GET BACK TO THE RING! SHE LAUNCHES HERSELF THROUGH THE MIDDLE ROPE AS SHE CONNECTS WITH A SUICIDE DIVE TRANSITIONED INTO A TORNADO DDT ON DARYL! ARIA finds to be on fire as she realizes that she is standing in between The British Invasion! ARIA is on defense mode here as she realizes that they could attack her at any given moment! ARIA is very aware of the situation that she is in at the moment! She is staring at Pandora Paisley, almost waiting for her to do something! BUT, DARYL SHOVES HER TO THE APRON! THE EDGE OF THE APRON NAILING ARIA ON THE LOWER BACK! DARYL USED THE DISTRACTION FROM THE BRITISH INVASION TO TURN THE TIDES OF THIS MATCH INTO HIS FAVOR!
Eve: DARYL KINKADE FINDS HIMSELF ON THE APRON AS HE RAISES UP ARIA AND PROCEEDS TO CHOKE HER! YOU CAN ALSO SEE A HEIGHT DISADVANTAGE HERE! I KNOW, WE MENTIONED A THING OR TWO ABOUT THE DIFFERENCE IN WEIGHT, BUT HEIGHT IS ANOTHER ONE! ARIA’S FEET ARE OFF THE GROUND AS DARYL IS BASICALLY DANGLING HER UP IN THE AIR! THIS IS NOT THE MOST IDEAL POSITION TO FIND YOURSELF IN!
Referee: (off-mic) ONE! TWO! THREE! FOUR! FIVE! LET HER DOWN, DARYL!
Deadprez: ARIA is dropped down to the ground at ringside! Daryl Kinkade gets himself down from the apron — a lot safer than what he did with ARIA! He hoists her up before battery ramming her against the steel ring post at the corner! You can see the look on ARIA’s face! This woman is in a TON of pain at the moment! But, it only seems to satisfy Daryl as he battery rams her against the steel post once more! Then, he drops the former Specialists Champion before picking her up by underneath her chin! He shoves her against the edge of the apron as he positions himself back and launches himself towards her, connecting with a chop to the chest!
Gavin Kirkland: ARIA collapses to the ground! But, Daryl Kinkade picks her up and connects with another chop to the chest as that seems to cause ARIA to jump back in pain! She is clutching her chest as Daryl grabs her by one of her arms and whips her towards the barricades! ARIA collapses to the ground as Daryl places his foot in front of her neck! He is embracing the negativity of the crowd! This isn’t England anymore, bruv! The crowd is heckling Daryl! One of them is even getting towards his face as Daryl looks at him with disgust and tries to wave the bad breath away from him!
Eve: Daryl Kinkade just said “only in Philadelphia” before getting ARIA and throwing her head first against the steel ring post! ARIA is totally out of it at the moment and I believe that Daryl realizes that! He gets ARIA and rolls her back inside the ring! BUT, IT SEEMS LIKE DARYL IS HEADING FOR THE TOP TURNBUCKLE! HE WAITS FOR THE PERFECT OPENING TO FLY OFF THE TOP ROPE AND CONNECT WITH A FRONT FLIP DDT — ‘MONKĒ FLIP’ ON ARIA! THIS MIGHT HAVE TO BE IT HERE! DARYL GOES FOR THE COVER HERE!
OOOOOOONNNNNNNEEEEEEE!!!!
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Deadprez: ARIA with a kick out! Daryl Kinkade is doing everything in his power to remain calm, knowing what losing his temper could cost him! He rises up to his feet! He takes ARIA up as well and it seems like he’s going for ‘A Beautiful Lie’ again! But, will this move connect this time around?
Gavin Kirkland: NO! ARIA DROPS HERSELF DOWN TO THE GROUND! SHE SHOVES DARYL KINKADE A COUPLE OF FEET AWAY FROM HER! SHE SEES THAT DARYL IS GETTING CLOSER TO HER AS SHE SPRINGBOARDS HERSELF OFF THE ROPES AND CONNECTS WITH A BACK ELBOW AS SHE TAKES THE FORMER NATIONAL ELITE CHAMPION BACK! ARIA FOLLOWS THAT UP WITH A BIG BOOT ACROSS HIS FACE AS THAT KNOCKS HIM BACK! ARIA BEGINS TO STOMP ON THE GROUNDED BODY OF ‘ENGLAND’S FINEST EXPORT!’ ARIA IS LOOKING TO GET HER DOSE OF REVENGE ON THE BRIT! ARIA PICKS UP DARYL JUST A BIT AND CONNECTS WITH A CHOP TO HIS CHEST! AND THEN, SHE CONNECTS WITH ANOTHER CHOP TO HIS CHEST! BUT, YOU CAN SEE THE CLEAR AMUSEMENT ON DARYL’S FACE! HER CHOPS ARE DOING NOTHING AT ALL AND THIS IGNITES A FIRE IN ARIA!
Eve: ARIA CONNECTS WITH A SERIES OF MONGOLIAN CHOPS TO THE CHEST! SHE IS GOING RAPIDLY WITH THEM, NOT GIVING DARYL KINKADE A CHANCE TO BREATHE! SHE WANTS TO MAKE SURE THAT SHE IS BRINGING THE FIGHT TO THIS MATCH! THAT’S ALL THAT SHE CAN DO AT THIS TIME BEFORE SETTING HER SIGHTS ON WINNING THIS MATCH! SHE GIVES A LOUD BATTLE CRY BEFORE TAKING A STEP BACK AND CHARGING TOWARDS THE FORMER NATIONAL ELITE CHAMPION AND CONNECTING WITH A SPRINGBOARD FLATLINER ON DARYL! SHE ROLLS DARYL TO HIS BACK AS SHE GOES FOR A PIN FALL ATTEMPT!
OOOOOOONNNNNNNNEEEEEEEE!!!!!
TTTTWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!
Deadprez: Daryl Kinkade with a kick out! ARIA finds her way back to her feet as she may or may not have sights of ending this match! She begins to take a couple of steps back as she waits for Daryl to find himself back to his feet! ARIA CHARGES WITH THE ‘GOD SHATTERING STAR’ AS SHE LIKES TO CALL IT! BUT, DARYL DUCKS THE KNEE! HE POPS ARIA BACK WITH AN UPPERCUT! IT’S ALMOST LIKE ARIA JUST FLEW FROM THAT UPPERCUT! SHE FINDS HERSELF LEANING BACK AGAINST THE ROPES AS SHE AND DARYL BOTH RUN TO GAIN THE UPPER HAND IN THIS MATCH, BUT IT’S ARIA, WHO MANAGES TO TAKE A HOLD OF DARYL AND CONNECT WITH A STANDING SPANISH FLY!
Gavin Kirkland: ARIA finds herself back to her feet as she looks to head for the top rope! We are seeing the former Specialists Champion take flight! But, we see ARIA looking towards her side and making sure that Pandora Paisley does not meddle into this match! But, we see ARIA looking perfectly calm about the situation! Much to her paranoia, we see ARIA looking towards Halsey Neel, who remains perfectly still! Pandora is almost looking at ARIA with concern on her face like something is startling ARIA!
Eve: Well, ARIA is concerned with Pandora Paisley and Halsey Neel possibly interjecting themselves into this match and costing it for her! BUT, WITH THAT OPENING, DARYL KINKADE MANAGES TO JUMP ONTO THE TOP TURNBUCKLE! ARIA IS SURPRISED BY THAT AS SHE THROWS THE FIRST PUNCH TO DARYL! BUT, DARYL RETURNS THE FAVOR BY THROWING A PUNCH BACK TO HER! ARIA WITH A PUNCH TO DARYL! DARYL WITH A PUNCH TO ARIA! ARIA WITH A PUNCH TO DARYL! DARYL WITH A PUNCH TO ARIA! ARIA! DARYL! ARIA DARYL! ARIA! DARYL! ARIA! ARIA! ARIA! WE ARE SEEING DARYL KINKADE STAGGER BACK JUST A BIT! BUT HE REBALANCES HIMSELF ONCE MORE! HE GRABS ARIA AND CONNECTS WITH AN OVERHEAD BELLY-TO-BELLY AS THE TWO OF THEM ARE SENT CRASHING DOWN FROM THE TURNBUCKLE! THESE TWO ELITISTS ARE IN PAIN AT THE MOMENT! WHO WILL BE THE FIRST ON THEIR FEET??
Deadprez: It seems like that is going to be Daryl Kinkade who took less of the damage of that spot! He sees that ARIA is completely vulnerable at the moment! She looks up at Daryl who stands tall and proudly at her! Daryl picks her up as he looks to connect with ‘A Beautiful Lie,’ BUT ARIA MANAGES TO JUMP OFF THE MOVE AND STAND RIGHT BEHIND HIM! SHE JUMPS RIGHT ONTO HIS NECK AS SHE TAKES HIM BACK WITH A POISONRANA! BUT, DARYL FINDS HIMSELF STANDING AS ARIA CAN’T SEEM TO BELIEVE THAT DARYL MANAGES TO FIND HIMSELF ON HIS FEET! BUT, ARIA THINKS QUICKLY THAT HER FEET CONNECT WITH A LOW DROPKICK TO THE BACK OF DARYL’S KNEE AS THAT CAUSES HIM TO STUMBLE ONE KNEE! NOW, WE SEE THAT ARIA GETS DARYL INTO POSITION FOR THE HEADLOCK DRIVER — ‘IT’S RAINING CATS AND DOGS!’ ARIA GOES FOR THE COVER!
OOOOOOONNNNNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEE!!!!!
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Gavin Kirkland: Daryl Kinkade with a kick out! ARIA slams her hands against the canvas! She hypes herself up knowing that she is going to need to put Daryl down with these next set of moves! She springboards herself off the ropes and connects with ‘Zircon Injection!’ Daryl is taken down as ARIA gets to one of the corners! I believe that she is going for that brutal knee strike to the skull! ARIA is gesturing for Daryl to find himself back to his feet! IT TAKES A MOMENT OR TWO FOR DARYL TO GET BACK UP TO HIS FEET! HE DOES THAT AND TURNS HIMSELF AROUND AS ARIA IS ABOUT TO CONNECT WITH THE ‘GOD SHATTERING STAR!’
Eve: ‘CAT’S PAWS’ — PANDORA PAISLEY’S VARIATION OF THE SUPERKICK TAKES DOWN ARIA! THE REFEREE CALLS FOR THE BELL!
(DING! DING! DING!)
Deadprez: THE CROWD DOES NOT LIKE THAT AT ALL AS THE BRITISH INVASION BEGINS TO STOMP ON THE GROUNDED BODY OF ARIA! THEY MIGHT HAVE JUST SAVED DARYL KINKADE FROM LOSING THIS MATCH! THERE’S NO KNOWING IF THAT. WOULD HAVE BEEN THE DETERMINING FACTOR TO END THIS MATCH! HALSEY NEEL GETS ARIA UP TO HER FEET — ‘REVOLVER!’ THAT QUESTION MARK KICK AS THAT SENDS ARIA BACK TO HER BACK! BUT, WE SEE THAT PANDORA PAISLEY IS GESTURING FOR HALSEY TO GET ARIA BACK TO HER FEET! WE SEE THAT DARYL IS NOW UP TO HIS FEET AS HE’S MORE THAN ENJOYING THE DAMAGE THAT THE BRITISH INVASION IS DOING TOWARDS POOR ARIA!
Gavin Kirkland: PANDORA PAISLEY GETS HERSELF INTO POSITION AS IT LOOKS LIKE SHE MIGHT BE GOING FOR THAT MAFIA KICK — ‘PANDORA’S BOX!’ BUT —
(The crowd begins to go antsy as Jon Kelton slides inside the ring with a steel chair in his possession. He goes to swing at Pandora Paisley, Daryl Kinkade or Halsey Neel. Just anyone of those three, but they escape the ring so quick, Jon isn’t able to touch them.)
Eve: That’s Jon Kelton! Jon experienced a tragic betrayal by The British Invasion last week on Showdown as it seems like they sided with Daryl Kinkade over Jon!
(The British Invasion and Daryl Kinkade are beginning to walk backwards up the ramp. The three of them are totally startled at Jon Kelton’s presence as he looks to be extremely pissed by what The British Invasion did last week to him. A moment passes before The British Invasion and Daryl stare down at each other, unsure of what to do. Then, we head back inside the ring where ARIA assists herself up using the ring ropes! In that moment, she and Jon are having a stare down of their own. Both ARIA and The Devolution had clashed multiple times this season, so things are still tense in that area, but it seems like a common enemy in The British Invasion is what could bring them together.)
Deadprez: Well, the enemy of my enemy is my friend. ARIA and Jon Kelton have never seen things eye to eye, but if there is one thing that brings them together, it’s those three Elitists, more specifically The British Invasion!
(The chaotic scene fades into the final commercial break.)
(Showdown faded back from commercials one last time as the camera slowly faded into the ring, as in the middle of the ring there was a table and two chairs alongside it with of course, the contract for the upcoming world championship match right in the middle of it. And sadly, the same woman that was put to organize these kinds of things was there. Alana Starr was once again right next to the table with a smile on her face, she twirled around the microphone in her hand before speaking as loud as she could.)
Alana Starr: Ladies and gentlemen, have you had a GOOD time enjoying the show?
(Some people cheer to be nice while the rest just end up booing because Alana was there once again, her smile just gets more annoyingly brighter before speaking up.)
Alana Starr: Makes me very happy all of you had an amazing time then! Now, after everything that has happened tonight, I hope all of you get ready for one of the most exciting matches so far in the season, when these two men ended up facing off at the start of it and they all went to a draw, an inconclusive winner in everybody’s eyes, and despite that result, the two men went on their own paths to continue honing their craft and get to the point they are stronger than they were before, to the point they are once again fighting for the Answers World Championship… let’s welcome them!
(Alana takes a step back before the speakers once again played “Tupac Back” by Meek Mill and Rick Ross and the crowd went wild for the challenger, Cy Henderson ran out with energy once again, just like last week hyping up the crowd and nodding to himself with a small smile, not being deterred at all from the weight that this match had, after all of the losses that he suffered trying to get a world championship in his return, there was no way he was letting another loss pile up to him.)
Deadprez: AAAWW YEAH MAN! Here comes the Cyclone himself!
Gavin Kirkland: Not impressed.
Deadprez: You want me and Eve to smack you again?
Gavin Kirkland: You all did it because I was being bias, and you are allowed to do it?
Deadprez: Yeah, because I am built differently. :mjlol2:
Gavin Kirkland: :stfudamn:
Eve: Cy once again coming out to the cheers and support of the crowd! There is a lot of stakes for him right now after what has happened since his return, he has been a welcomed presence here throughout the whole season and a lot of people are hoping he is able to achieve his objective of becoming a world champion one last time, but he is going to be able to do that when Chef Viz is the last person he has to face to reach that objective?
(Cy took a deep breath and then ran down across the ring, raising his arms up and receiving a few high fives from the front row, before he slid inside of the ring and then rose up to his feet, moving to raise his arms up in the air and-)
(“shut the fuck up talking to me” by Zack Fox interrupts him just before he can and the crowd quickly turns negative, throwing down boos as Cy stops and then looks over with an incredibly calm expression, as once again Chef Viz interrupts someone during their entrance. He walks out with a gigantic grin on his face at the fact he was able to pull this off a third time now, moving around in joy and then showing off the Answers World Championship wrapped around his waist.)
Gavin Kirkland: HAHAHAHAHAAAA! HE DID IT A THIRD TIME! IT NEVER GETS OLD I TELL YOU! THAT MAN RIGHT THERE IS ONE OF THE GREATEST CHAMPIONS TO GRACE THIS ROSTER! CHEF VIZ, VIZZY, BIG VIZ, THE WIZARD HIMSELF, THE TRENDSETTER, THE ARTIST, THE-
(And just as Chef Viz was going to raise his championship up in the air, his music suddenly cut off and his smile suddenly disappeared. He turned confused as he started to ask angrily why they cut off his music, as Cy grabs a microphone from the table and then he starts talking on it.)
Cy Henderson: See, I knew you were going to do your cute joke interrupting me once more, and just so happened that this week, a friend of a friend was handling the entrances, so I asked them if they could cut your entrance off to save time for the broadcast. Now get your ass to the ring and let’s do this.
(The crowd cheers incredibly loudly once Cy explains what happened and now Chef Viz is furious at what he just heard, trying his best to calm down and just move down to the ring as fast as he could.)
Gavin Kirkland: HUH?! THAT DIRTY MAN! HOW COULD HE DO SUCH A THING LIKE THAT???
Deadprez: Hey, that is to me just playing fair, Viz wants to play mindgames doing that kind of thing, they can easily be played back at him, and Cy took advantage of that.
Eve: It seems so! Cy knew what kind of man he is dealing with, he fought Chef Viz when he was at a down on his career, he doesn’t get easily affected by what he says, and Chef Viz never had the chance to beat him, just do a draw, that might be what Cy needs to succeed, but has Chef Viz been able to patch up that weakness?
(Finally, Chef Viz arrived inside of the ring, sliding in and then angrily setting his championship down on the table, the two men took their own seats and Alana started speaking up.)
Alana Starr: After the way that your last match ended, this is indeed going to be the deciding one, the two of you getting the opportunity to compete again, this time, for the Answers World Championship. Any GOOD comments you want to lay out for each other before the signing?
(Chef Viz’s expression is still full of anger but at the snap of a finger, it comes back to a carefree smile, moving over to grab his own microphone and then speaking up.)
Chef Viz: Cyclone. You think you are a funny guy, aren’t you?
(Cy shrugs his shoulders, keeping up a calm expression.)
Chef Viz: You are anything but that. Is what is on the table what you really want? You’re gonna win this and get a smile on all of the little cyclomaniacs around the world? Because genuinely, I do not understand at all your mindset, the mindset that “legends” like you have to play up the old hits until your hips can’t go on any longer? Why do we have to suffer through the same old stuff that the poor EAW fans a decade ago had to suffer through as well? I am not going to let my reign end up trying to be overshadowed by someone like you, because that is what you are going to end up doing over and over again, make this all about you when it is just about the man sitting on this chair right now, Chef Viz himself. You think you can try to play tricks like that? You think you can just turn things around and make the miserable career you had suddenly be forgotten because you beat the man sitting across you? You are just a has-been at the end of the day who can’t even lace the tips of my boots, and until the day I die I will continue to mock you for the fact that somehow you of all people, ended up getting the rare award of BUST of the year, is this the guy we are supposed to idolize? If you run low on money, just go and get an OnlyFans, don’t bother every single one of us by returning and trying to be another proclaiming to be “back home”.
Chef Viz: You are going to ride the lightning on the fact that you ended up drawing with me all week long and I am going to continue sweeping you away like you are the corpse of POTARA, and you are going to end up having to be forced to be known as just another Buster that Viz kissed goodnight too, goodbye to your career, and adieu to the rest of your hair that you tryna hold on to.
(Cy chuckled a bit when hearing what Chef Viz had to say as he readied himself and then he spoke up.)
Cy Henderson: It seems this “funny guy” ended up getting you riled up, didn’t he?
(Chef Viz shrugs in an exaggerated manner this time as Cy continues to talk.)
Cy Henderson: And it does say a lot that my little jokes can be just as effective as the normal comments I can throw back, when it isn’t just about what we ended up doing in the past, what it boils down to is the now, I am nowhere near the man all of those years ago, you bragged once when we talked about how you ended up winning the King of Elite tournament, beat Jamie O’Hara and Charlie Marr, you just left out the detail that a few weeks after… A Jake Smith in his lowest of lows beat you in your highest of highs?
Chef Viz: One bad night doesn’t compare to a completely bad year from you, Buster.
Cy Henderson: That is just what I am talking about! You can go at me for my own failures, but it is clear that you have your own that you aren’t very proud of at all, that you want them to not see the light of the day, you can hide behind all of your own jokes, your fake smiles, play up your playful characters but I know damn well what kind of man you are behind the apron and behind the chef hat, I don’t need to ride any lightning when I got enough of a spark to light up the fireworks I want, you want to talk about how you started incredible groups, amazing careers, but your former partner Drake ended up giving me more trouble than you ended up giving, so what is the big deal? I got better and showed I could hang with the people around here, being able to outlast 15 other talented men and women that were in this roster to be able to get this opportunity, just by the random luck of the draw that I got in the match in the first place, the opportunities I got before I got them just because of my name, I am not afraid of admitting that, but I actually worked hard to be able to get this championship shot and with this one, I have to do it, I actually have to go the distance and put that world championship to my name. On a huge stage like Grand Rampage, one year after my return, it won’t be long before I end up overshadowing you despite all of your whining, and you are able to see in front of the mirror who was the real buster all along.
(Cy puts the microphone down and the crowd cheers loudly in support of Cyclone, as the two men say their piece and then Alana once again speaks up.)
Alana Starr: Before we can go, I will tell you now that your match has a stipulation, disputed under Iron Man rules, to decide the true winner, 30 minutes, the person with the most falls wins! You can sign the contract now!
(Cy doesn’t waste any time on grabbing the pen, signing it and then passing it over to Viz. Chef Viz takes his time with it, reading it over in a quick manner before signing it and then throwing it over to Alana. The two of them stand up in sync and they stare at each other in silence, not one of them moving a muscle before…)
Eve: CY ENDS UP TAKING THE FIRST STRIKE! STRIKING CHEF VIZ RIGHT ACROSS THE HEAD BEFORE JUMPING OVER AND THEN TACKLING HIM TO THE GROUND!
Gavin Kirkland: KICK HIS ASS, CHEF!
Deadprez: DON’T LET HIM GET THE UPPER HAND CYCLONE!
Eve: I thought we were supposed to be unbiased- anyway, the two of them ended up falling out of the ring and they start hitting each other back! VIZ! CY! VIZ! CY! VIZ, VIZ, VIZ! Chef Viz is able to push back and he tries to spear Cy against the barricade!
Deadprez: But Cy is able to grab onto Viz’ head before he can do it and then he slams him back first onto the barricade!
Gavin Kirkland: BUT THE AMAZING CHEF DOESN’T STAY DOWN LIKE THAT, AS HE KEEPS GRABBING ONTO CY AND THEN HE SLAMS HIM INTO THE METAL POLE!
Eve: The two of them are fighting all over and around ringside! Oh gosh wait, they are getting close to here, come on please, the table was just fixed!
Gavin Kirkland: CHEF VIZ TRIES TO GET CY UP-
Deadprez: BUT CY IS ABLE TO REVERSE AND PICK VIZ UP INSTEAD FROM THE BACK, THE RISING TIDEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!
Gavin Kirkland: NOT THE BURNING HAMMEEEEERRRR!!!
(Cy ends up putting Chef Viz through the announcer’s table! The crowd cheers loudly in response as “Tupac Back” starts playing once more for Cy, and with Viz laid out in the ground.)
Deadprez: What a show we had for you tonight and shots have been fired! We will see you for Super Showdown: Chi-Town Heat in Chicago! For Eve and Gavin Kirkland…. Goodnight everybody!
(Cy raises his arms up properly into the air in victory and on that last shot, Showdown’s broadcast fades away.)
(EAW Logo Buzzes)
