(EAW intro plays.)
(The camera opens to a recap of last week’s Voltage. The winners of the matches last week are shown, before the camera fades over to the BC Place in Vancouver, British Columbia. The fans are excited for tonight’s show, and the opening pyro shoots out from the stage, signaling the beginning of tonight’s Sunday Night Voltage. After this, the camera pans to the stage, where Rich Russillo, Persephone and Thadd Blazevich are seen.)
Rich Russillo: Ladies and gentlemen… Welcome to Sunday Night Voltage! I am Rich Russillo, here with Thadd Blazevich and Persephone Tsitsipas! We’re on the road to Bloodsport, and I think tonight we have a great show ahead of us!
Thadd Blazevich: Right on, dude! We have a big contendership match for the EAW World Championship coming up, we should be finding out who will be fighting for the title at Bloodsport!
Persephone: Yeah, and the options are garbage. I’m really not looking forward to any of this, but at least someone should die at Bloodsport.
(Sunday Night Voltage then transitions away from the commentary table and toward the stage as immediately Ambitionz Az A Ridah’ by 2Pac begins to play through the speakers of BC Place. The crowd here tonight in Vancouver gets loud, while the camera goes over to the stage to show TLA as he’s seen making his way out from the backstage area. The Hall of Famer has a small smile on his face as he takes a moment to look around, nodding his head as he hypes up the fans before then focusing in on the ring, beginning to make a march down the ramp.)
Bella Braxton: Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome… T… L… A!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Rich Russillo: Well, TLA certainly had an interesting return to the Sunday Night Voltage brand. Just before his match, he came to Minerva during her interview to show some respect to her, but while everything seemed good, to the shock of everyone, Minerva would attack TLA and beat him down, telling us to “forget everything we know about Minerva.”
Thadd Blazevich: Dude, I have a lot of respect for both TLA and Minerva, we have history dating back years, but c’mon, isn’t there a better way to handle things? Can’t we just… talk it out over a cup of coffee or something? I *love* a good cup of coffee.
Persephone: I would love for you to shut up so I can do my job. Minerva is bitchy, TLA is unhappy, there, is that so much of an issue?
Thadd Blazevich: I dunno why you’re not fucking with a cup of joe in the morning, bro.
(TLA makes his way up the steps and onto the apron before entering through the ropes and into the ring. He then steps forward, throwing his fists in the air before beating his chest with a confident expression on his face. He then heads over and takes a microphone from the ringside area as ‘Ambitionz Az A Ridah’ then begins to come to a close. TLA heads toward the center of the ring, taking a moment before then beginning to speak to the crowd in attendance here tonight.)
TLA: Vancouver! Qué pasa?!
(The crowd roars for the former World Champion once again as he nods his head. After a pause, he then continues with what he has to say.)
TLA: I wish a hombre was able to come out here tonight in a better mood, but we be gettin’ into shit here on Voltage. Week one, we already got some chicas in a bad mood, but haters gonna hate for real. I’ll admit, I ain’t see an issue with catchin’ up with an old amiga. I told Minerva that I had a lot of respect for her considering the wars that we’ve waged, and she showed me that same respect back before she fucked me up right after. Yo boi got caught off guard and got his ass beat, but you best believe we ain’t gonna let that shit slide. I ain’t just gonna move on and let it be, let bygones be bygones, hell nah, we gonna stand on business just like we’ve always done. So if Minerva thinks even for a second that she’s going to get away with this just because we was cool, then you thought wrong. It’s boutta get fuego up in here, cuz a vato gotta do what a vato gotta do!
(TLA gets the crowd loud as they roar in response to what he has to say. As he paces around, he raises his microphone and continues to speak.)
TLA: That’s what got me here in the first place, that’s what made TLA a Hall of Famer, a Campeon on this very brand multiple times in the past. I showed all y’all who numero uno is around this bitch, and when you a hustler like me, that shit ain’t nothing new. If this is how Minerva wants to start her season, goin’ after el jefe to “prove a point,” then, shit, that’s what we boutta do. The reason that you and I, Minerva, even have all of this history in the first place with each other is cuz we’ve been beefin’ on this brand for a long time now. We’ve spent all this time mano a mano, and I know exactly what typa timing you on, chica. So if a fight is what you want, if you really wanna step up and get yo shit kicked in, then the floor is yours, hombre. Cuz I haven’t taken shit from anybody my entire career and I damn sure ain’t boutta start now! Minerva, get your ass out here, I’ll let everyone know real quick exactly the kind of vato they fuckin’ with here on Voltage!
(The crowd once again cheers loudly as TLA turns over to the stage, lowering his microphone and waiting for Minerva to make her way out.)
Thadd Blazevich: Dudes, I don’t think Minerva is gonna wanna talk to TLA.
Persephone: Wow, what makes you think that, fucking genius???
Thadd Blazevich: Thank you. :wow:
Rich Russillo: Well, TLA called Minerva out to the ring, and regardless, I think after last week, he’s going to be prepared for anything. Minerva caught him off guard and laid him out backstage, but now knowing exactly what she’s going to be looking to do to make an example out of him, I don’t think it matters if she’s here to speak or not. It’s certainly going to be interesting to see what ends up coming of this.
(Finally, after some time, ‘Blood, Milk, & Sky’ by White Zombie begins to play through the speakers of the arena. The crowd gives a loud reaction, primarily negative, as the camera goes from the ring to the stage to show Minerva storming out. She has a stern expression on her face as she eyes the ring, not even looking around at her surroundings. After some time, she then begins to make her march down the ramp and toward the ring.)
Rich Russillo: Well, I think we can all agree that this is certainly a different Minerva than the one that we last saw to end the season. She’s been candid in saying this past year hasn’t been kind to her, and she has gone through struggles that she feels aren’t befitting of her status. So to see her change of heart and attitude when she attacked TLA was certainly something that we didn’t expect.
Thadd Blazevich: But, bro, we heard TLA, he’s not gonna take that shit. He’s all fired up and ready and shit, I could only imagine that regardless of whether or not she has something to say, this is going to spill out into a brawl at any minute! Like, whoa.
Persephone: I’m so sure. And I’m very interested in what you, TLA, and Minerva all have to say about the matter, that’s for certain.
Thadd Blazevich: Really? Aw, ‘Seph, you’re too kind.
Persephone: KILL YOURSELF.
(Minerva makes her way up the steps and onto the apron, she enters through the ropes and into the ring, but as she heads over to take a microphone…)
Rich Russillo: OH! AND TLA DIDN’T WASTE ANY TIME! HE RUSHES FORWARD AND CONNECTS DIRECTLY WITH A STRIKE TO THE FACE, WHICH DROPS MINERVA DOWN TO THE GROUND! AND NOW LA PANTERA SEXUAL STRIKES AS HE MOUNTS ON TOP OF HER AND BEGINS TO CONNECT WITH REPEATED STRIKES TO THE FACE!
Thadd Blazevich: We have a brawl on our hands, dude! Shits about to get crazy!
Persephone: TLA snatches hold of the head of Minerva and begins to slam her head against the mat, trying to crack her skull open completely! But Minerva is unfortunately beginning to fight back, not willing to be taken out of her misery so quickly, I suppose. She shoves TLA away and makes her way back up to her feet, BEFORE CONNECTING WITH A KICK TO THE SIDE OF HIS HEAD THAT FORCES HIM BACK!
Rich Russillo: TLA is hurt, but he quickly shakes it off as he rushes toward her as quickly as he can, BUT MINERVA MANAGES TO MOVE OUT OF THE WAY AS SHE SENDS HIM THROUGH THE MIDDLE ROPE! TLA barely manages to grab onto the ropes as he pulls himself up and onto the apron, BUT MINERVA IS QUICK TO RUSH HERSELF FORWARD AND CONNECT WITH A FOREARM SHOT WHICH SENDS TLA FLYING AND LANDING SMACK ON THE FRONT OF OUR ANNOUNCER’S TABLE!
(TLA clutches a hold of it as he shakes his head in pain, and as Minerva stares at him from inside the ring, there’s a fire beginning to build. She was certainly intending on explaining herself, as if last week wasn’t enough of an indication, but it’s clear that TLA wasn’t interested at all in doing that. TLA pushes himself away from the table as he tries to stumble back toward the ring, but Minerva is already on the move…)
Thadd Blazevich: DUDES! INCOMING! MINERVA JUST SHOT HERSELF THROUGH THE ROPES AND CONNECTED WITH A SUICIDE DIVE!
Persephone: And this forces TLA back against our announcer’s table, which is the last thing that I wanted. Can he back the fuck up??? Minerva rolls out of the ring and makes her way over, grabbing hold of him by the head and turning him around, BEFORE SLAMMING HIM AGAINST THE FRONT OF THE TABLE!
Rich Russillo: TLA falls against the ground, and Minerva is quick to rip the front part of our table off, and it looks like she has the utmost intentions of putting him through it! Minerva then turns around and makes her way toward TLA, who manages to bring himself up to a kneeling position in hopes of recovering!
Thadd Blazevich: BUT TLA JUST GRABBED A HOLD OF MINERVA AND LIFTED HER OFF THE GROUND-
(CRASH!)
Persephone: SLAMMING THAT BITCH THROUGH THE ANNOUNCER’S TABLE WITH A HUGE POWERBOMB! CERTAINLY NOT WHAT SHE EXPECTED!
(TLA stumbles back due to the impact as Minerva is completely wiped out in the wreckage of the table. He wipes sweat off his brow before looking around, as the crowd shows support for the Hall of Famer after standing tall in this brawl.)
Crowd: TLA! TLA! TLA! TLA!
Rich Russillo: Contrary to what happened last week, it’s TLA who managed to get the last laugh in what was a heated brawl! This time, it was Minerva who was taken off guard, and it was TLA who was able to take advantage, and this is getting heated by the week! It’s already spilled out, and we have no clue what’s coming up next. But what matters right now is the fact that it’s TLA who’s managed to come out on top in this one! Who knows how Minerva is going to respond?
(TLA gives a battle cry as he throws his fists in the air. ‘Ambitionz Az A Ridah’ begins to play up once more as officials make their way over and break the two of them up before anything else can happen. TLA holds his hands up, beginning to make his way around the ringside area as it’s the very last shot seen before Sunday Night Voltage, then begins to fade to elsewhere.)
(Commercial for the new movie ‘SUPERMAN’ with Limmy Monaghan promoting the film. In theaters now.)
(Voltage returns from commercial and fades to the ring.)
Bella Braxton: Ladies and gentlemen, at this time please welcome…THE EAW NEW BREED CHAMPION…MIIIISSS VOLLLTTTAAGGEEE…AASSSHHHHLLYYNNN QUIINNN!
(‘Juno’ by Sabrina Carpenter begins to play as the crowd begins to boo. Ashlynn Quinn slowly emerges onto the stage with a smile on her face. She grabs the New Breed Championship and holds it above her head, showing it off to the audience.)
Rich Russillo: Well folks, it looks like our New Breed Champion has something to say tonight! You can still see that she’s riding the high of her big win at Pain for Pride! We’ll see how that holds up later on tonight when she has to go toe-to-toe with Saori Aizen!
Persephone: Yeah, yeah whatever. Why is she out here in the first place? It’s not even time for her match.
(Ashlynn Quinn makes her way down to the ring and struts around it. She looks out at the crowd who continues to voice their displeasure. She demands that someone deliver a microphone, holding out her arm until someone places it in her palm.)
Ashlynn Quinn: Thank you so much Vancouver! I know, I know, you are all so excited to see me out here! You may all be uggos but your support is so, so beautiful!
(The crowd boos even louder now. Ashlynn smiles even more, giving the crowd a loving stare.)
Ashlynn Quinn: You should be congratulating me. Everyone should be. Especially since I won the EAW New Breed Championship at Pain for Pride! I know everyone is just so anticipating my match with Saori Aizen! I mean, everyone in the EAW Universe is anticipating seeing me in action but before we get to that, there’s like…important business first. CELEBRATING! Yes! I am so proud of myself! And now I get to come out here in front of all of my fans, all the people who have supported me without question along the way and share this moment with all of you!
Ashlynn Quinn: I’m sure all of you know that I have been in EAW for a couple of years now. In that time, I have competed for many championships. I wasn’t able to get my perfectly manicured hands on one. It has been a journey. One that certainly, nearly…almost came close to humbling me. But I persevered. After all this time and all the hard work that I have put into this company, I did it. I DID IT! And see, since it is my first reign…how exciting is that to say? MY FIRST REIGN! EEEEEEK!
Ashlynn Quinn: See, since it is my first, I want to make it count right. They say that you always remember your first. Which means I am going to do everything in my power to make it last. This reign isn’t going to be short and sweet. No, it’s going to be long. I’m super serious about that. No like, I really, really mean it. This isn’t going to be one of those title reigns that you blink, and you miss it. I have worked so hard to get this belt. I worked my butt off for it…which means I am going to hold onto it with everything I got. What do you think, everyone?
(She holds the microphone out towards the crowd and they respond with even more boos. She smiles sweetly at them, completely ignoring their disdain. She then brings the microphone back up to her mouth.)
Ashlynn Quinn: I agree! I should reign forever! I can hear those chants! I promise all of you that I will reign for as long as I can. And everyone knows that I can last a long, long time. So I am super ready for my next challenger. I’m more than ready. I’m…
(‘Red Criminal’ by Oral Cigarettes begins to play as Ashlynn Quinn’s head turns towards the stage. Chiyo Gedo slowly begins to walk onto the stage. He looks to be completely serious. The crowd has a mixed reaction to the cold-blooded competitor. He pays them no mind as he heads down to the ring with a microphone in his hand.)
Thad Blazevich: That’s one serious hombre. Seems like someone has some words for the champion! And I have a feeling they’re not going to be very nice words dudes.
Persephone: No shit sherlock.
(Ashlynn decided to act like she had never seen Chiyo Gedo before despite facing him multiple times last season.)
Ashlynn Quinn: Oh hi! What’s your name a-
(Chiyo rolled his eyes.)
Chiyo Gedo: Before you run your mouth, I want you to listen to me. That championship reign of yours is coming to a close.
(Ashlynn Quinn gives an offended look as Chiyo Gedo comes into the ring.)
Chiyo Gedo: Last season, I did not accomplish what I had set out to accomplish. Over and over again, I failed to become champion. Opportunity after opportunity slipped out of my grasp. It was a season of regret. I competed for that title that you have around your waist right now. That New Breed Championship. Fallen into obscurity on Voltage, I now realize the weight of my errors. I realized that I had not capitalized on the opportunities presented to me.
Ashlynn Quinn: Aw buddy…that’s so sad. But I’m not really a therapist.
Chiyo Gedo: I will not repeat past mistakes. I am leaving all of those failures in the past. This is a new season after all. My chance to make sure of that is you. I look at that title and I look at you…and I know that I am going to be the one that ends your reign. In fact, I am certain that I am the one that will do so.
Ashlynn Quinn: Hmmmm…I’m not so sure about that. Didn’t you hear anything I was saying before you came out here? This title isn’t going anywhere fast. No, it’s going to stay around my waist. But I love this confidence that you have. It’s almost convincing actually!
Chiyo Gedo: Ashlynn, I know what sort of competitor you are. You are hardly a serious Elitist. That championship lies around that waist because of mere luck. The fact that you believe otherwise is…humorous. See, I have seen what you are capable of. I know your strengths, I know your weaknesses. There is far more of the latter. Such as your hubris. Searching for a challenger, looking for an open challenge. Yet, you want this reign to last. It was a mistake to open yourself up to someone like me. Because this is a shot that I am not going to miss.
Ashlynn Quinn: Adorable. But I don’t think you could hit me. You’re not even my type…but that’s not even the point. No, your aim was off all last season. When it mattered most, I hit my target. I was able to become the champion! And you’re coming across sort of jealous right now. My reign is just getting started. It’s in the opening stage, not the final.
Chiyo Gedo: You do not get it. The moment I walked out here, there was a timer placed on it. It is ticking down with every passing minute. I know that you believe yourself to be better than you are. A championship can bring that out in people. It makes them feel invincible. But I am going to tear that title from you no matter what it takes. And all it takes is a single moment. So yes Ashlynn, it is the final stage. It dies young. Tragically but inevitably.
Ashlynn Quinn: AS IF! I feel like I’m going to keep repeating myself here. It is a good thing that everyone here loves to hear me say it! YOU. ARE. NOT. TAKING. THIS. I said it nice and slow for you. But if you want I can literally spell it out. You know, since you don’t seem to be getting it. Like you couldn’t get a title, or even a good win all last season.
Chiyo Gedo: How about I spell something out for you Ashlynn? O-V-E-R. Over. As in your reign is over. One month is far more than you deserved anyways. And it isn’t even comparable to how long my reign shall last.
Ashlynn Quinn: LIES! You have no i-
Captain Charisma: Wait a minute there Ashlynn.
(Ashlynn Quinn and Chiyo Gedo lower their microphones and look towards the stage. Captain Charisma is here and there is a smirk on his face. He nods at the competitors, looking impressed at the two of them.)
Captain Charisma: You know, I was sitting backstage listening to all of your bickering. Arguing over the length of time that this reign will last. Chiyo, you’ve given me a good idea. A great idea actually and I think the EAW universe is going to agree. I think what we have in this ring is a New Breed Championship match waiting to happen.
(There are cheers from the crowd as the competitors stare each other down before looking back at Captain Charisma.)
Captain Charisma: So what I think should happen…is to put what both of you are saying to the test. Bloodsport is one month away. And just before we get to that…at the go-home show the two of you will compete. Ashlynn Quinn versus Chiyo Gedo for the New Breed Championship! You can put your theories to the test there.
(With that Captain Charisma heads back inside the ring. Chiyo Gedo stares down Ashlynn Quinn. She struts right up to him and holds the championship high in the air while looking up at him. The camera fades away from there.)
(Promotional ad for the final Voltage before Bloodsport, where Ashlynn Quinn will defend the New Breed Championship against Chiyo Gedo.)
(Voltage returns to ringside, where Bella Braxton can be seen with a microphone.)
Bella Braxton: THE FOLLOWING CONTEST IS SCHEDULED FOR ONE FALL!
Crowd: ONE FALL!!!!
(Ashlynn Quinn is already in the ring after what happened moments ago, looking slightly annoyed as it seems Chiyo Gedo is still hanging out at ringside. She keeps a confident look on her face despite this, as she takes her New Breed Championship and holds it up.)
Bella Braxton: INTRODUCING FIRST…FROM LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA…WEIGHING IN AT 115 POUNDS…SHE IS THE EAW NEW BREED CHAMPION…MIIIISSS VOLLTAAGGE….ASSSHLLLLYNNN QUIIINNNNN!
Rich Russillo: And you know that Ashlynn Quinn is going to have something to prove here tonight! Captain Charisma just announced that she and Chiyo Gedo are going to compete against each other just before Bloodsport!
Thadd Blazevich: Bros, but she has a difficult opponent ahead of her tonight. A challenger at ringside is a distraction. She needs to stay focused on the present, not the future.
(‘Let Me Hear’ by Fear, and Loathing in Las Vegas begins to play. Saori Aizen strolls on out to the stage with a chorus of boos meeting her. She regards them coldly but zeroes in on the champion in the ring. She’s locked in on her and she begins the walk towards the ring.)
Bella Braxton: AND HER OPPONENT…FROM TOKYO, JAPAN…WEIGHING IN AT 130 POUNDS…SHE IS “THE REAPER”…SSAAAAOOORRIII AAAIIIIZZZEEENNN!
Persephone: She seems to not be in a good mood. I would be if I was here. She got to beat the crap out of Candice Blair last week!
Rich Russillo: You know, she is just a very focused competitor. Saori Aizen’s mind is where it needs to be tonight. She isn’t thinking about Candice Blair, she is thinking about how good it would feel to knock off the New Breed Champion!
(She gets inside the ring and stares down Ashlynn Quinn. The champion breaks away from looking at Chiyo Gedo and locks eyes with Aizen. She smiles at her as the referee calls for the bell.)
(DING! DING! DING!)
Thadd Blazevich: Oh sick, that’s the bell! This party is just getting started here. And it looks like the champion is starting this off in big fashion! She’s strutting right up to her opponent with complete confidence! AND THEN SHE SLAPS HER RIGHT ACROSS THE FACE! Oh…bro. The disrespect for Saori Aizen is unreal. Ashlynn Quinn then shoves her back into the corner! And now look at her! She’s taking a moment to brag! She might regret that…
Rich Russillo: Yes she will! Saori Aizen shoots daggers her way before running forward with a running lariat! She takes down her opponent with ease and Quinn scrambles back up to a vertical base! Her opponent takes hold of her, sending her into the corner with the irish whip! SHE THEN MEETS HER THERE WITH A KICK RIGHT TO THE STOMACH! It looks like she’s unleashing a little bit of her own wrath, stomping down on her opponent with fervor!
Persephone: Ashlynn really screwed up there. As funny as it was, Saori is not the type of chick you want to piss off…as we are seeing right now. Aizen now takes a few steps back and it looks like she’s getting ready to rush her opponent down. CORNER METEORA!
Thadd Blazevich: But Ashlynn Quinn is quick with it! She slides out underneath the ropes and manages to avoid the impact! Aizen on the other hand had her knees slam right into the corner! Yikes! Quinn moves back inside the ring and brings her opponent up to her feet! She gets her in position to hit a northern lights suplex…but Aizen gets her with a punch right to the ribs! AND THEN GETS HER WITH A HEADBUTT!
Rich Russillo: That staggers her opponent, sending her tumbling into the ropes! Aizen comes in fast, trying to send her over that top rope with a clothesline! Ashlynn Quinn is able to duck under it! She sends her up and out onto the floor! Aizen is able to catch herself on the ropes though! ASHLYNN TRIES TO GET HER WITH A FOREARM BUT AIZEN CATCHES THE ARM! SHE FIRES BACK WITH A FOREARM OF HER OWN! She then leaps up onto that top rope…looking for a springboard dropkick!
Persephone: And all she finds is the floor. Quinn lunged forward at the last second and shoves that top rope, tripping her opponent up! Quinn immediately heads to the outside and takes aim at the barely standing Aizen…BOOM! SHE GETS HER WITH A RUNNING HIP CHECK! Damn, seems like the champion really has the upper hand right now.
Thadd Blazevich: A little bit of underhanded tactics there bro…but it was definitely effective. She throws her opponent back inside the ring and makes the first cover of the match!
ONE!
TW-
Rich Russillo: But not the last! Not by a long shot as Aizen manages to kick out before the two! Quinn shoots the official a dirty look like he wasn’t counting fast enough. She then puts her opponent in a reverse chinlock! She’s wrenching back on her head, practically trying to tear it off! She’s being met with some resistance though as Aizen tries to peel the fingers from around her neck!
Persephone: Isn’t really working out for her though. Oh, at least she’s getting back up onto her feet. She delivers some elbows right into the ribs of Quinn! She then turns her opponent around…AND GETS HER WITH AN EXPLODER SUPLEX! Quinn hits the ground hard and Aizen springs back to her feet! She’s in kill mode right now for real.
Thadd Blazevich: She walks right up to her opponent and rocks her with a basement sliding lariat! She nearly decapitated her with that one dudes! From there, she stands right above the champion with a sneer on her face! SHE LOOKS FOR THAT DOUBLE FOOT STOMP!
Rich Russillo: But Ashlynn Quinn is able to move out of the way at the last second! She tries to get back on her feet but her opponent is on her in a flash! Saori Aizen immediately wrestles her back down to the mat with the guillotine choke! Quinn is able to quickly maneuver her body around, getting her bottom foot on the ropes in no time at all! The ref warns Aizen to release but she keeps it locked in tight right up to the four count!
Persephone: Come on ref, sometimes you gotta let someone choke someone out. Regardless of those stupid ropes.
Thadd Blazevich: Bro, rules are rules. This isn’t a deathmatch but a standard one. You have to listen to the official or else you risk a disqualification. Aizen seems to be doing that, giving her opponent a chance to get up…BUT THEN SHE’S RIGHT BACK ON HER WITH A NASTY SIDE KICK!
Rich Russillo: She staggers back into the corner! Aizen tries to meet her there, grabbing her head and getting ready for a tornado DDT! BUT QUINN IS ABLE TO SHOVE HER AWAY! Aizen comes back at her running forward! SHE’S MET BY A BOOT TO THE FACE! Ashlynn Quinn runs up from behind and leaps up! SHE TAKES HER DOWN WITH A REVERSE FRANKENSTEINER!
Persephone: Oh look at that, her head just got spiked into the mat. I’m sure that brain damage will treat her nicely. Not as nicely as what is going to come next! Quinn sees her opponent is slowly rising back to her feet! She then rushes over to the ropes…AND GOES FOR THAT SPRINGBOARD DISASTER KICK!
Thadd Blazevich: BUT AIZEN IS ABLE TO DUCK RIGHT UNDERNEATH IT! As her opponent tries to get up, she leaps on top of her opponent, dragging her up to her feet! AND THEN SHE GETS HER WITH A GNARLY GERMAN SUPLEX! Now it’s Aizen’s turn to go for the cover!
ONE!
TW-
Rich Russillo: That was impressive but it wasn’t enough to get the job done! Not by a long shot as she kicks out before a two count! Aizen gets right back to work, taking hold of her opponent’s arm! SHE DELIVERS SOME KICKS WHILE KEEPING HOLD OF IT! Seems like she might have found a target in this match! She lowers it to the ground…AND THEN PUNTS IT RIGHT OUT FROM UNDER HER!
Persephone: Oooof. That’s going to be rough for Ashlynn. It’s about to get worse for her as Aizen seizes the arm once more. She tries to get her in position for the Fujiwara armbar but Quinn tears her arm away! She uses the ropes to pull herself back up onto her feet! Her opponent stays on her though, trying to hook her arms for a double underhook!
Thadd Blazevich: The champion is able to counter with an arm drag! It sends her opponent a-rollin’ dudes! As Aizen stands back on her feet…SHE’S MET WITH A STEP-UP ENZIGURI! It rocks her pretty hard, dropping her down to a knee! Quinn runs to the ropes, building up some speed! She’s like a blonde rocket right now…AND SHE BLOWS HER FACE UP WITH A RUNNING KNEE!
Rich Russillo: She doesn’t go for the cover though! Her opponent is looking rough so she makes her way up onto the top rope! She looks out at this capacity crowd with a smile! AND THEN SHE COMES CRASHING DOWN ON HER OPPONENT WITH THE MOONSAULT!
Persephone: And her opponent rolls out of the way…but Quinn does that thing where she lands on her feet. It looks like it was a feint. AND THEN SHE GOES FOR THAT STANDING MOONSAULT INSTEAD! And that doesn’t pan out for her either. Aizen manages to roll past that one instead. She gets back up onto her feet…AND TRIES FOR A SNAP DRAGON SUPLEX ON HER OPPONENT! But Quinn stays on top of her shit…delivering an elbow right to the face of Aizen!
Thadd Blazevich: Really seems like Quinn has the momentum right now! She backs her into the corner and then takes a running start…CLOTHESLINE! That was nasty dude! And I think it’s about to get a little bit nastier! Aizen stumbles towards the center of the ring and her opponent gets ready for the big move! SHE RUNS FORWARD AND LOOKS FOR THAT BLOCKBUSTER!
Rich Russillo: BUT AIZEN COUNTERS WITH A MASSIVE SHOTEI! She really stunned her opponent with that one! She then takes hold of her…and drives her into the mat with the cross armbreaker! Once again, Aizen is trying to target that arm, adding some additional damage! You can tell by the expression on Quinn’s face that this is excruciating! She needs to find some way out of this and fast!
Persephone: You know what isn’t helping with this situation? Look at Aizen whacking her in the face with the back of her leg. She is mean. Ashlynn Quinn though is eventually able to get back on her feet and tear her arm away! The damage has definitely been done though! And even more is going to follow as Aizen is up! She grabs that arm once more and tries twisting it.
Thadd Blazevich: This is right here is the type of strategy that wins matches! Think about it dudes, you weaken a limb and they lose that out of their arsenal! It also makes it easier to get them to tap out when the time comes! It doesn’t look like that opportunity is present at the moment! AS QUINN NAILS HER WITH A SUPERKICK! It gets her right underneath the chin and it could be over here!
Rich Russillo: Quinn knocks her opponent down to her knees with that one! She’s right where she wants her! SHE DELIVERS A RUNNING KNEE RIGHT TO THE SIDE OF HER HEAD! AND SHE TRIES TO CONNECT WITH THAT GERMAN SUPLEX NOW! SHE CALLS THIS THE NOSTYLIST!
Persephone: BUT HER GRIP LOOSENS! She struggled to hold that with her injured arm! Aizen turns around and gets her with the rolling backfist! She then runs to the ropes, trying to build up some speed! AND OFF THE REBOUND QUINN GETS HER WITH A RUNNING PUMP KICK! Damn, she might have knocked her out there. Quinn hooks the leg for the cover!
ONE!
TWO!
Thadd Blazevich: But it doesn’t look like it’s enough dudes! Saori Aizen kicks out right at the two! Quinn looks peeved now! She crawls on top of her opponent and begins raining down punches! You can still tell she’s favoring one of her arms! But these are looking pretty effective! Aizen scrambles towards the ropes, forcing a separation for the time being!
Rich Russillo: Ashlynn Quinn stays on top of her opponent, getting her with another big running hip check! Aizen slumps down, seated against the bottom rope! Quinn gets another running start before trying to get her with a knee to the forehead!
Persephone: But Aizen avoids it and gets behind her! SHE TAKES HER DOWN WITH THE SNAP FINAL CUT! She then stands up over her opponent…and gets her with a double stomp right on the chest! Looks like Aizen has taken back control here for the time being. She’s going to abuse it as she rolls her opponent back onto her knees. And there comes the first kick to the chest.
Thadd Blazevich: That was a gnarly one guys. And the rest are going to get even worse! HERE COMES ANOTHER KICK TO THE CHEST! AND ANOTHER! Oh she unleashes a full five right into her opponent. And now she looks for that coupe de grace my dudes! ROUNDHOUSE KICK TO THE HEAD FOR THE SIX HOLY BULLETS!
Rich Russillo: But Quinn ducks under that roundhouse! She gets back up and takes hold of her opponent! AND SHE SLAMS HER FACE INTO THE MAT WITH THE JUMPING MATTSLAM! Aizen is back down and there is fury in the eyes of the champion! She heads on out to the apron and begins stalking her opponent! She’s waiting for her to get back on her feet…as she does…SHE ROLLS FORWARD AND LEAPS UP FOR THE DROPKICK! TREND SETTER!
Persephone: And her aim is off. Aizen manages to step to the side and immediately delivers a swift kick right into the ribs of her opponent! She then brings her back up to her feet…WHERE ASHLYNN TRIES TO SWING AT HER! She catches the arm and gets her in the half-nelson…THEN DROPS HER DOWN INTO A KICK TO THE LOWER BACK! Oh, she isn’t done yet apparently. She keeps hold of her! AND THEN GET HER WITH THE HYOKINDAMA! The tiger bomb has connected and this one is thankfully over.
ONE!
TWO!
Thadd Blazevich: WOAH! Look at Ashlynn Quinn, getting that shoulder up! That was a pretty vile combination from her opponent but it wasn’t enough to put her away! Aizen doesn’t seem all too pleased with that! She goes back to targeting the arm of her opponent! She takes one arm and traps it with her leg! She then takes hold of Quinn’s other arm! SHE THEN SNAPS IT DOWN AND BACK! I think she just tried to break that arm! Nasty man.
Rich Russillo: Ashlynn Quinn roars in pain and her opponent seems to like that! She looks to keep the train rolling here, dragging Quinn up to her feet! It looks like she’s getting her in position for the…Machination? She’s about to use the move that Ashlynn Quinn pays homage to Bea Valentine with!
Persephone: BUT ASHLYNN SLIPS OUT OF IT! SHE SHOVES HER OPPONENT FACE FIRST INTO THE CORNER! She then takes a running start and drives both of her knees into the spine of her opponent! She stumbles back out towards the middle of the ring…AND HER OPPONENT GETS HER UP! SHE DELIVERS THE BRAINBUSTER! Ooof, her skull was driven into the mat! Aizen is definitely down now.
Thadd Blazevich: And now Quinn wants to put this one away! She takes hold of Aizen’s arm now! AND SHE STOMPS DOWN BRUTALLY! Damn, these girls aren’t holding anything back. She drags her up and gets her in position! BROS! HERE COMES THE RED BOTTOMS!
Rich Russillo: But Saori Aizen is able to counter it! She manages to avoid the foot! As her opponent scrambles back to a standing position…SHE’S MET WITH A MASSIVE ROUNDHOUSE KICK! It doesn’t knock Quinn down but she certainly doesn’t know where she is right now! From there, Aizen gets behind her…AND GETS HER WITH A GERMAN SUPLEX! Looks like she’s rolling through with it! AND SHE HITS ANOTHER! She then looks for another! HERE COMES THE THIRD! Quinn is looking rough right now!
Persephone: Saori Aizen is coming for that kill right now! She scoops her opponent up off the mat! MICHINOKU DRIVER! NO! Wow, Ashlynn Quinn slides off her shoulders and behind her opponent! She still looks completely out of it still. She tries to get back up onto her feet but Aizen is persistent. SHE COMES RIGHT AT HER WITH A RUNNING LARIAT! BUT HER OPPONENT COUNTERS WITH A SUPERKICK!
Thadd Blazevich: Saori Aizen gets a nasty kick to the jaw there! As she’s staggering back, Ashlynn Quinn runs towards the ropes! SHE LEAPS OFF THE ROPES AND GETS HER WITH THAT SPRINGBOARD REVERSE DDT! Her opponent’s head is spiked into the mat with tremendous force! Bro, you gotta think Aizen might have gotten whiplash from there! Quinn doesn’t look for the cover, in fact, she wants to make a bigger statement now!
Rich Russillo: She drags Aizen back up to her feet! AND SHE SLAPS HER ACROSS THE FACE! Just like she did earlier in the match! Seems to be a little more effective at this stage! And now she grabs her…AND LOOKS TO DELIVER THAT PINK STAR DIAMOND! But her opponent catches, remaining standing to avoid getting destroyed! She manages to create some distance between her and opponent! Ashlynn Quinn though is getting ready to strike back! SHE LUNGES AT HER FOR THAT BESTIE SPEAR INSTEAD!
Persephone: BUT AIZEN LEAPFROGS RIGHT OVER HER! She finds herself in the corner! Aizen moves back towards the center of the ring! SHE THEN RUNS IN FAST, DELIVERING A RUNNING CORNER METEORA! HER KNEES COLLIDE WITH THE FACE OF HER OPPONENT! She then drags her out of that corner and she goes to climb up onto that top turnbuckle!
Thadd Blazevich: BUT HER OPPONENT ROLLS TO THE OTHER SIDE OF THE RING! Aizen gives her an annoyed look as she comes down off the top rope! She heads towards Quinn…AND HER OPPONENT WAS PLAYING POSSUM! SHE UNLEASHES A KICK RIGHT TO THE SIDE OF HER HEAD! She then gets back up onto her feet! FROM THERE, SHE LOOKS FOR A RUNNING JUMPING DDT! This might be the end for Aizen bros…
Rich Russillo: BUT AIZEN CATCHES HER OPPONENT! SHE MANAGES TO LIFT HER UP…AND DROP HER RIGHT TOP OF THE ROPES! She lands stomach first on the ribs and that one has to hurt! And now that’s she there…AIZEN MAKES HER UP ONTO THE MIDDLE ROPE! SHE THEN LEAPS DOWN AND DELIVERS A DOUBLE STOMP RIGHT ON HER BACK! The champion is now down and this is opening Aizen needs!
(‘Rhapsody in Pink’ by Stela Cole begins to play. Saori Aizen looks visibly annoyed hearing this, but she attempts to focus on the match as she begins to grab Ashlynn Quinn. However, she doesn’t get the opportunity to capitalize, as Candice Blair is standing on the stage with a microphone in her hand. She begins to speak, and this finally catches the attention of Saori.)
Candice Blair: Saori, Saori. You look like you’re having fun in there. But while you’re out here and I have your attention…I want you to hear this. I want you…one on one at Bloodsport.
(Saori Aizen looks like she is in disbelief in the ring, as she begins screaming at Candice, furious that sh.)
Saori Aizen: (off-mic) DO YOU HAVE A DEATH WISH, BLAIR AVA? HAVE YOU LOST YOUR MIND??
Candice Blair: Oh, Saori…I hope that’s a yes. In the meantime, you might want to turn around.
Persephone: ASHLYNN QUINN IS BACK ON HER FEET, AND BEFORE SAORI COULD REALIZE WHAT CANDICE IS TALKING ABOUT, ASHLYNN JUST PULLED SAORI INTO A ROLL UP! And it seems like she’s grabbing those tights for good measure!
Rich Russillo: OH NO, NOT LIKE THIS!
ONE!
TWO!
THREE!
(DING! DING! DING!)
(‘Juno’ by Sabrina Carpenter begins to play as Quinn scrambles off her opponent! The New Breed Champion rolls out of the ring, and she immediately smiles knowing that she was able to pick up the victory. There is a loud reaction from the crowd, but Saori Aizen has a look of pure disbelief on her face as she rolls to a knee, as if she can’t believe Ashlynn would have the audacity to do that.)
Rich Russillo: I cannot believe that just happened! I mean, Candice Blair just challenged Saori Aizen to a match at Bloodsport…in the middle of her match!
Thadd Blazevich: Dudes, that was a solid match. Some sick back and forth by Aizen and Quinn! There were times when I thought the tide could turn in either direction! But in the end, it was Candice Blair who cost Aizen the match!
Persephone: Sort of seems like a stretch. Maybe someone should have kept her eye on the ball.
(Saori Aizen is on her knees, giving this ice-cold glare at the stage where Candice Blair is. The outrage on her face is apparent. Candice smiles at her and blows her a kiss, adding salt to the wound as Saori is clearly furious.)
Rich Russillo: I think Candice might have made a mistake with that one though. I don’t think Saori Aizen is an elitist you want to get on the bad side of!
(Meanwhile, Ashlynn Quinn is celebrating her win outside of the ring, she’s holding the title high in the air. Chiyo Gedo looks at her from ringside with an unimpressed look.)
Thadd Blazevich: And the other story here of course are these two! Ashlynn Quinn might have been able to take advantage of a distraction tonight….but is that same opportunity going to be present in a few weeks? Bros, there could be a timer on that reign. But for tonight, she gets to celebrate!
(Ashlynn Quinn heads over to the side of the ring where Gedo is and holds her title up high. She smiles at him and taunts him, as Chiyo Gedo remains focused on the match ahead of him. With this final shot, Voltage fades away from ringside.)
(Commercial for the new Drake song ‘What Did I Miss?’ with Chris Elite.)
(The camera cuts backstage to Eden Sinclair in her office, sat behind a desk as she talks to someone over the phone. The conversation isn’t heard, but Eden appears to be in a good mood before a knock is heard at the door, which confuses her at first since she wasn’t expecting anybody.)
Eden Sinclair: Uh- excuse me, I’ll have to call you back.
(Eden hangs up before placing her phone down onto the desk, and shouts out to whoever it is.)
Eden Sinclair: Come in!
(Eden stands up, and rounds her desk as the door can be heard opening with Diego Montana soon walking into frame, which garners boos from the audience. Diego glances out, taking a second to acknowledge his reaction before brushing it off.)
Eden Sinclair: Oh, Diego. What a… “pleasant“ surprise.
(Eden extends her hand to Diego, who shakes it. While doing so, Diego eyes Eden up and down, clearly liking what he sees.)
Diego Montana: No, believe me, the pleasure is all mine. Eden, can I just say: you look absolutely stunning this evening.
(Eden Sinclair is definitely taken aback, and raises an eyebrow at the sheer boldness from Diego. But regardless, decides to move forward as the handshake ends.)
Eden Sinclair: …thanks? But let’s get down to business, what really brings you into my office? I can’t imagine it was just to shower me with compliments.
(Diego shakes his head.)
Diego Montana: No, not at all. I just wanted a chance to properly introduce yourself, and ya know, build rapport as it won’t be long before I’m one of Voltage’s top stars. Actually, I take that back. THE top star.
(Eden nods, but isn’t too interested in hearing boisterous claims already from somebody that’s been here for merely a week. Though, tries to give the impression that she’s engaged.)
Eden Sinclair: Is that so?
(However, Diego doesn’t pick up on this sarcasm, and keeps going.)
Diego Montaga: Trust me, this brand isn’t going to know what hit it. “El Diablo Guapo” is the best signing you’ve made in a long time. Better than all the other chumps on this brand anyway.
(Diego remains all smug and cocky before Eden tries to bring him back down to Earth with her next comments.)
Eden Sinclair: Chumps?
(Diego scoffs.)
Diego Montana: Yeah, you heard me.
(Eden finds this bravado interesting, especially coming from Diego.)
Eden Sinclair: Okay, so if our roster is full of chumps… then why did Chiyo beat you last week in your debut?
(The crowd cheers as Diego gets flustered momentarily while Eden carries a slight grin on her face, knowing she got him there. Diego aggressively shakes his head, and decides to retort back.)
Diego Montana: Okay, that- that was a fluke, and you know it. It’s obvious I wasn’t fit to compete after food from your catering gave me indigestion. Last time I ever make that mistake again.
(Eden has an “ah” reaction, but sees right through Diego’s BS.)
Eden Sinclair: Whatever you say.
(Diego picks up on Eden’s sarcasm, and raises an eyebrow.)
Diego Montana: What? You don’t believe me? I posted the picture on social media, and everything! Give me a second to pull it up-
(Diego tries to retrieve his phone, so he can show Eden the picture, but she stops him before he can take it out.)
Eden Sinclair: Diego, that won’t be necessary. I can see your adamant about the subject, so I’ll… take your word for it. Okay?
(Diego gives up the efforts to retrieve his phone, and tucks it back into his pocket fully, regaining his sense of confidence, feeling Eden Sinclair fully believes him.)
Diego Montana: Alright, I’m glad we’ve come to an understanding on that. But while Chiyo got lucky in our match last week, he won’t be the next time we share a ring together, and whoever I stand across from next will be the unluckiest puta in EAW history. Because I’m going to right that wrong, and show the world exactly who Diego Montana is. Ya feel me?
(Eden nods, just hoping he’d finish talking already.)
Eden Sinclair: Oh, I feel you. Soooo, was that it?
(Diego thinks to himself, and nods, feeling he’s gotten the point across pretty well.)
Diego Montana: Yeah, I think that about covers it. Voltage has a new star on the brand, and whoever I step in the ring with next is going to be an easy dub for “El Diablo Guapo.”
(Diego chuckles to himself, continuing to be smug, despite his behavior being a little unearned at this point. Eden thinks to herself briefly before an idea pops into her head.)
Eden Sinclair: Okay. Diego, it takes confidence to come into my office, and bolster yourself up to such a degree, so I have to respect it on some level. Seriously, someone that believes themselves so highly can truly go far on Voltage brand.
Diego Montana: Why thank you.
Eden Sinclair: Orrrr their arrogance gets the better of them, and they wind up another name forgotten on the Voltage brand.
(Diego’s smugness falters a bit, showing some slight nervousness at the possibility that could be him.)
Eden Sinclair: But let’s not think about that! Sure, your debut didn’t go as planned against Chiyo, but there’s always time to turn your luck around, and I’m a firm believer in giving talent opportunities to prove themselves. Tell you what, I’ll talk to Matthieu, and we’ll discuss getting you another match on the brand. That way, you can get this “easy dub” you speak of, and show me, along with the entire world you’re the wrestler you say you are.
(Diego nods, liking what he’s hearing.)
Diego Montana: Gee, thanks. Keep me posted on that, but also… there was actually something else I wanted to talk to you about as well.
(Eden was going to head back around her desk to take a seat, but stops in her tracks, and reluctantly turns back around to face Diego.)
Eden Sinclair: Fine. What is it?
Diego Montana: Trust me, you’ll want to hear this.
(Eden gestures that she’s listening.)
Diego Montana: Well, you know me. I stay tapped into what’s going on around here, especially as it pertains to my brand, and I hear you’re looking for someone to be a father to little Valentina Malosi. So, look no further than me.
(Diego forms a massive shit-eating grin on his face, believing he’ll woo Eden with that line. But in turn, it’s made whatever patience she’s had with Diego leading to now completely run thin as she grows fully irritated.)
Eden Sinclair: Excuse me?
(Diego puts both hands up, gesturing for Eden to calm down.)
Diego Montana: Whoa, mama. I meant no disrespect by it, just I’m available if you’re in the market. I can give that kid a father, and maybe you a husband. 😏
Eden Sinclair: This is highly inappropriate. Diego, I am your boss.
(Diego shrugs, still not getting what exactly he’s done wrong.)
Diego Montana: So?
Eden Sinclair: So, that means you don’t come into my office speaking in such a manner.
Diego Montana: What? So, now you don’t mix business and pleasure? Don’t let that bald fraud stop you from having fun.
(Eden closes her eyes, and takes a deep breath.)
Eden Sinclair: Alright. Diego, I’ve sat through a lot during this little chat, including excuses, and you hyping yourself as God’s greatest gift to Voltage. So, instead of going to Captain Charisma, I’ll actually make an executive decision myself. See, since our entire roster is filled with “chumps,” and you should be able to take them out with the utmost of ease… then next week, you’re going to face our King of Elite winner, Drake Armstrong.
(The crowd cheers, not for Drake, but at the idea of seeing Diego get humbled next week by him. Montana’s smug attitude is replaced with panic as the situation starts to set in for him, but he tries to maintain his composure, not wanting to appear scared.)
Diego Montana: Eden, wait. We can- we can talk about this. I’d love to face Drake Armstrong, but in due time. I’ve only been here for a week, you can’t throw me in the deep end like that!
Eden Sinclair: I can, and I just did, Diego. So, if I were you, my focus would be on making sure I swim instead of drowning next week. Good luck.
(Eden forms a satisfied grin on her face, and Diego goes to speak up- but realizes she isn’t to be pestered further in this state she’s in, and turns around to leave, shaking his head at how things have gone.)
Eden Sinclair: Oh, and Diego… shut the door on your way out.
(The door can be heard closing behind him off-screen, and Eden shakes her head, unable to believe the audacity of Diego Montana. Eden takes a seat back down into her chair, and goes back to working as she opens the laptop on her desk before the camera fades elsewhere.)
(The camera cuts to Daniella Atlas standing ringside in front of the announce table with her arms folded as ‘Vortex’ by Jinjer.)
Bella Braxton: Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome..: DANIELLA ATLAS!
(Danilela Atlas flashes a smirk before the camera cute to Bella Braxton in the ring.)
Bella Braxton: THE FOLLOWING CONTEST IS A SCHEDULED FOR… ONE FALL!!
Crowd: ONE FALL!!
(‘My Own Summer’ by Deftones hits to a negative reaction from fans, and Selina Reyes strolls onto the stage area. Selina glances around before heading down the ramp with a stoic expression on her face ahead of tonight’s match. But refuses to take her eyes off Daniella Atlas ringside, no doubt having her guard up after last week.)
Bella Braxton: Introducing first! Hailing out of San Antonio, Texas, weighing in at 117 pounds…SHE IS THE ORYX QUEEN…SELINA REYES!!
Thadd Blazevich: Bro. I do not envy Selina tonight.
Rich Russillo: Me neither. I mean, it’s one thing to be going up against Kai Rabeaux, but it’s another to be doing that while having to worry about the presence of Daniella Atlas ringside.
Thadd Blazevich: Props to Selina, though. She isn’t allowing herself to be rattled, and if she is, has a very good poker face.
(‘Burn in My Light’ by Mercy Drive blares throughout the arena, and Kai Rabeaux looks like a star as he steps onto the stage area, oozing confidence. Though, he isn’t greeted with kindness from our EAW audience, who start reigning down with boos. None that Kai pays much attention to, however, sauntering down to the ring.)
Bella Braxton: And her opponent! Hailing from New York City, New York, weighing in at 230 pounds… HE IS MR. 24/7… THE FORERUNNER… KAI RABEAUX!
Rich Russillo: Kai Rabeaux took part in the main event last week, and if it was in doubt, he is one tough S.O.B.
Thadd Blazevich: As someone who specializes in deathmatches, it isn’t easy to compete in one. They’re taxing on the body for real, so it’s a miracle Kai is even standing here, bro!
Persephone: Please. It’s Voltage. Everybody gets forced to wrestle a week after some traumatic incident. He could have lost an eye, and would still have found himself in this predicament.
(The referee signals for the bell as both competitors stand in opposing corners with Selina staring a hole into Daniella, to which Daniella responds with a simple wave, wiggling her fingers at Selina.)
(DING! DING! DING!)
Rich Russillo: Selina Reyes better focus on her actual opponent for this match, and not on Daniella Atlas ringside. Because the bell has rung, making this match officially underway! It’s Selina Reyes versus Kai Rabeaux, our current 24/7 Contract holder.
Thadd Blazevich: Like… after everything I saw Kai go through last week, it’s a miracle he’s still standing, bro. Same goes for Daniella, dude. Selina put quite the beating on her.
Persephone: You want to talk about miracles? It’s a miracle you’re still employed after the absolute shit show that was last week.
Thadd Blazevich: I don’t know, dude. The crowd seems to like me. :mjgrin:
Persephone: Well, I don’t.
Thadd Blazevich: No, but you will eventually, bro. I just gotta grow on ya… kinda like a rash!
Persephone: Gee, what a “thoughtful” analogy.
Rich Russillo: Guys, focus.
Thadd Blazevich: Right! Both have exited their respective corners, and start up a collar and elbow tie-up in the center!
Rich Russillo: Selina slips behind Kai for a rear waistlock, and Kai escapes the predicament with an arm wringer- OOH! SELINA TAKES A CHEAP SHOT, DELIVERING A KICK TO THE GUT! KAI DOUBLES OVER, AND SELINA GETS HIM IN A STANDING SIDE HEADLOCK!
Thadd Blazevich: BUT KAI DOESNT STAY TRAPPED FOR LONG! LIKE, TOTALLY FINDING AN ESCAPE BY BOUNCING SELINA OFF THE ROPES!
Rich Russillo: REYES REBOUNDS BACK, AND TRIES TO FLOOR KAI WITH A SHOULDER TACKLE! BUT BAD IDEA AS RABEAUX STANDS HIS GROUND! THERE IS TOO MUCH OF A SIZE DIFFERENCE!
Persephone: I could’ve told you that. What was Selina thinking?
Thadd Blazevich: KAI SWINGS WILDLY- BUT SELINA DUCKS UNDERNEATH, AND BACKS HIM AGAINST THE ROPES FOR AN IRISH WHIP!
Rich Russillo: BUT RABEAUX COUNTERS IT! TURNING THE IRISH WHIP AROUND LAST MINUTE, AND SENDING SELINA TOWARDS THE ROPES! KAI GOES FOR A CLOTHESLINE!
Thadd Blazevich: BUT SELINA SAW IT COMING, DUDE! AND DUCKS UNDERNEATH IT, CONTINUING TO RUN OFF THE ROPES FOR A HURRICANRANA! THAT WAS SICK!
Rich Russillo: SICK, IT WAS!
Persephone: Alright, can everybody stop using the word sick?!
Rich Russillo: SELINA NEEDS TO KEEP THE PRESSURE UP AS KAI IS ALREADY WORKING BACK TO A VERTICAL BASE, RISING TO A KNEE! SELINA MARCHES TOWARD HIM, AND GUIDES KAI TOWARD THE CORNER! SLAMMING HIM FACE FIRST OFF THE TOP TURNBUCKLE!
Thadd Blazevich: WHOA! KAI GOT SMACKED WITH A WICKED KNIFE EDGE CHOP THAT ECHOES THROUGHOUT THE ARENA!
(Kai favors his chest slightly while marching out from the corner, gritting through the pain he’s in, and Selina catches up to him in the center.)
Rich Russillo: SELINA SPINS KAI AROUND- BUT KAI WAS EXPECTING IT! CATCHING HER OFF GUARD WITH A VICIOUS FOREARM STRIKE! SELINA GRITS THROUGH THE PAIN, AND FIRES BACK WITH ONE OF HER OWN!
Thadd Blazevich: FOREARM FROM KAI IN RETURN, AND ITS TURNING INTO A GOOD OLE FASHIONED STRIKE FEST! YOU LOVE TO SEE IT, BRO!
Persephone: Thadd “end a sentence without saying bro” challenge. Difficulty level: impossible.
Thadd Blazevich: My bad, bro!
Persephone: IM NOT YOUR BRO!
Rich Russillo: LIKE THADD SAID, ITS TURNED INTO A STRIKE FEST! BOTH SIDES EXCHANGING FOREARMS BACK AND FORTH- BUT KAI GETS THE UPPER HAND WITH MULTIPLE! BACKING SELINA AGAINST THE ROPES FOR AN IRISH WHIP!
Thadd Blazevich: BUT IT GETS COUNTERED, AND SELINA SENDS KAI TOWARD THE ROPES INSTEAD!
Rich Russillo: BUT KAI REBOUNDS BACK WITH A FLYING FOREARM SMASH! SELINA CRAWLS TO A NEARBY CORNER, AND PULLS HERSELF UP IN IT! KAI HAS HER LINED UP FOR A RUNNING HIGH KICK! HOLLOW POINT, HE CALLS IT!
Thadd Blazebich: BUT NOBODY THERE AS SELINA REYES SIDESTEPS OUT THE WAY! BOY, THAT WAS REALLY CLOSE!
Persephone: If only he had succeeded
Rich Russillo: KAI’S LEG GOT CAUGHT UP ON THE TOP ROPE, BUT HE REMOVES IT TO TURN AROUND AS SELINA REYES COMES CHARGING IN! HAVING BOUNCED OFF THE OPPOSITE CORNER, AND GETS SENT UP AND OVER KAI’S SHOULDER TO THE OUTSIDE!
Thadd Blazevich: RAD! SHE, LIKE, CAUGHT HERSELF ON THE APRON!
Rich Russillo: KAI SPINS AROUND TO SWING AT HER- BUT SELINA USES A ROPE-ASSISTED ENZIGURI TO FEND HIM OFF! KAI STAGGERS BEFORE DROPPING DOWN TO A KNEE AS SELINA BEGINS HER ASCENSION TO THE TOP ROPE- BUT KAI RECOVERS IN TIME TO CROTCH HER UP THERE!
Persephone: The idiot took too long. Move with a little urgency next time.
Rich Russillo: KAI CLIMBS TO THE MIDDLE ROPE, AND HOOKS SELINA UP FOR A SUPERPLEX! ROUGH LANDING FOR BOTH COMPETITORS! BUT KAI MOVES INTO THE COVER, LOOKING TO SCORE ONE OVER SELINA HERE!
ONNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!
TWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOOO!!
Thadd Blazevich: KICKOUT! AND THIS MATCH WILL ROLL ON! CRAZY RESILIENCE FROM SELINA THERE!
Persephone: Oh, please. I’m surprised you know what that word means.
Thadd Blazevich: Cmon, bro. I know plenty of words!
Persephone: Really? Then why don’t you use them?!
Rich Russillo: Kai sits Selina up after her kickout, and applies a rear chinlock, wanting to wear his opponent down!
Thadd Blazevich: I understand why, but holds like this can be major bummers, dude.
Persephone: For once, something we can agree with. I still hate you, though.
Rich Russillo: It isn’t the most interesting hold in the world, but it definitely makes sense from a performer point of view. Selina Reyes needs to find her way out this hold, and powers back to her feet. SELINA TRIES TO BREAK KAI’S GRIP WITH MULTIPLE BACK ELBOWS TO THE ABDOMEN!
Thadd Blazevich: KAI’S FINGERS ARE STARTING TO LOOSEN! ALMOST THERE, BRO!
Rich Russillo: OOH! SELINA WAS SO CLOSE TO BREAKING THE HOLD COMPLETELY, AND KAI REALIZED IT! CLUBBING SELINA ACROSS THE BACK, AND SENDING HER DOWN TO A KNEE!
Thadd Blazevich: KAI FOLLOWS IT UP BY LIFTING REYES BACK TO HER FEET, AND SLAMS HER DOWN WITH A BODY SLAM!
Rich Russillo: KAI CLIMBS TO THE MIDDLE ROPE WITH HIS OPPONENT DOWN, AND LEAPS OFF WITH A KNEE DROP! RABEAUX ROLLS THROUGH TO A KNEE, AND CRAWLS INTO THE COVER! HOOKING THE LEG!
ONNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!
TWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!
Persephone: Of course, Selina kicks out.
Rich Russillo: Reyes has been fighting from underneath against Kai, and I believe Daniella loves every minute of it as she continues to watch from ringside.
Persephone: Can we cut to the part where she interferes? We all know it’s coming.
Thadd Blazevich: Not cool, Persephone. Give Daniella some benefit of the doubt.
Persephone: Riiight. We’ll come back to this later.
Rich Russillo: Kai remains in control, despite the kickout, and drags Selina back to her feet. RABEAUX SENDS SELINA TOWARDS THE ROPES, AND SLIPS BEHIND HER FOR A SLEEPER HOLD AS SHE COMES REBOUNDING BACK!
Thadd Blazevich: BUT SELINA INSTANTLY SLIPS OUT OF IT! FINDING HERSELF BEHIND KAI FOR A SNAP GERMAN SUPLEX!
Rich Russillo: RABEAUX LANDED HIGH ON HIS NECK AND SHOULDERS! BUT ROLLS THROUGH TO A KNEE! RABEAUX IS CLEARLY STUNNED, AND SELINA WANTS TO TAKE ADVANTAGE WHILE THE OPENING IS THERE! BACKING KAI UP AGAINST THE ROPES FOR AN IRISH WHIP-
Thadd Blazevich: BUT KAI REVERSES! SENDING SELINA TOWARD THE ROPES INSTEAD!
Rich Russillo: KAI WENT FOR A HIP TOSS- BUT SELINA COUNTERED IT WITH A BACKSLIDE! HOWEVER, SHE DOESNT HOLD IT FOR A COVER! RELEASING KAI TO ALL FOURS, AND SELINA GRABS HIM IN A KNEELING FRONT FACELOCK!
Thadd Blazevich: KAI RISES TO HIS FEET IN THE HOLD, AND LAUNCHES SELINA OFF WITH A FREE FALL DROP!
Rich Russillo: BUT SELINA LANDS ON HER FEET, AND STUMBLES BACK INTO THE CORNER! KAI RUSHES IN- BUT GETS CAUGHT WITH A BOOT! WHICH SELINA USES TO KICK OFF RABEAUX, AND SLITHER OUT OVER THE TOP ROPE ONTO THE APRON!
Persephone: Finally, will something moderately interesting happen?
Rich Russillo: SELINA SPRINGS OFF THE TOP ROPE, AND BLASTS KAI WITH A FOREARM! HOOKING THE LEG FOR A COVER AS HER OPPONENT SEEMS OUT OF IT!
ONNNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!
TWWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!
Thadd Blazevich: SHOULDER UP!
(Selina starts rising back to her feet with intensity in her eyes, staring down Daniella Atlas ringside momentarily as she does so, before turning her attention back to Kai Rabeaux on the mat, struggling up from all fours.)
Rich Russillo: SELINA IS FIRED UP! READY TO UP HER AGGRESSION ON KAI AS SHE STANDS HIM UP TO A VERTICAL BASE!
Persephone: Quick! Hit him with whatever your move is!
Rich Russillo: SELINA UNLOADS WITH MULTIPLE FOREARM STRIKE AFTER FOREARM STRIKE BEFORE BACKING KAI UP AGAINST THE ROPES FOR AN IRISH WHIP!
Thadd Blazevich: BUT RABINEAUX COUNTERS WITH AN IRISH WHIP OF HIS OWN!
Rich Russillo: You mean Rabeaux?
Thadd Blazevich: I did. God, that’s a hard name to pronounce, dude!
Persephone: Moron.
Rich Russillo: KAI WAS EXPECTING SELINA TO COME REBOUNDING BACK! BUT SHE SURPRISES HIM WITH A SPRINGBOARD CROSSBODY OFF THE MIDDLE ROPE! SELINA HOLDS IT FOR A COVER!
ONNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!
TWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOOO!!
Thadd Blazevich: CLOSE! BUT NO CIGAR, BRO!
Rich Russillo: KAI RABEAUX IS STILL IN IT, AND BOTH SCRAMBLE BACK TO THEIR FEET AFTER THE KICKOUT! SELINA BUILDS MOMENTUM, AND BLASTS KAI WITH A SINGLE LEG DROPKICK THAT SENDS HIM ROLLING OUT UNDERNEATH THE BOTTOM ROPE!
Thadd Blazevich: KAI CAN BARELY STAND ON THE OUTSIDE AS IT LOOKS LIKE HES RIDING SOME KILLER WAVES WITH HOW WOBBLY LEGS HIS ARE!
Persephone: Seriously? That’s the closest comparison you could make?
Thadd Blazevich: What? It works. :mjgrin:
Rich Russillo: SELINA GRABS HOLD OF THE TOP ROPE, AND GOES TO SLINGSHOT HERSELF UP AND OVER ONTO KAI! BUT RABEAUX GETS OUT THE WAY, WHICH SELINA REACTED FAST ON! CATCHING HERSELF ON THE APRON!
Thadd Blazevich: KAI TAKES A SWIPE AT SELINA’S LEGS WITH HIS ARM!
Rich Russillo: BUT SELINA LEAPS OVER IT, AND CATCHES KAI WITH A SUPERKICK TO THE SIDE OF HIS FACE THAT SENDS HIM STAGGERING! SELINA LINES HIM UP ON THE APRON BEFORE BUILDING MOMENTUM TO FLY OFF WITH A KNEE STRIKE!
Thadd Blazevich: SHE CAUGHT KAI FLUSH, AND IS QUICKLY BACK TO HER FEET! ROLLING RABEAUX BACK INSIDE THE RING! See, Rich? I did it better that time!
Rich Russillo: …congratulations?
Thadd Blazevich: Thanks, bro!
Rich Russillo: SELINA SLIDES BACK INTO THE RING, AND UNLOADS WITH KAWADA KICKS TO THE FACE OF A KNEELING KAI! BEFORE PULLING HIM IN! SETTING UP FOR AN ORYX AWAKENING!
Thadd Blazevich: BUT KAI BLOCKS HER FROM LIFTING HIM UP! HOLDING HIS WEIGHT DOWN ON SELINA!
Persephone: Yeah, and I don’t think Selina is going to deadlift him. In fact, I’ll bet a house on it.
Rich Russillo: YOU’RE RIGHT ABOUT THAT, BECAUSE KAI TURNS THE TIDE BY SCOOPING SELINA UP INTO A FIREMANS CARRY! BUT SELINA SLIPS BEHIND KAI, AND PUSHES HIM INTO THE ROPES! KAI HANGS ON AS SELINA LEAPED IN THE AIR! PERHAPS FOR A HURRCIANRANA!
Thadd Blazevich: SELINA LANDS HARD ON HER BACK, AND KAI SWOOPS IN FOR A JACKKNIFE COVER!
ONNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEE!!
TWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOO!!
Rich Russillo: SELINA COUNTERS WITH A DOUBLE LEG CRADLE, HOOKING HER LEGS UNDER KAI’S ARMS, AND ROLLING HIM ONTO HIS SHOULDERS! BUT KAI ROLLS THROUGH TO HIS FEET, AND STACKS SELINA UP!
ONNNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEE!!
TWWWWWWOOOOOOOO-
Thadd Blazevich: BUT KAI DOESNT HOLD IT FOR THE COVER, DEADLIFTING SELINA UP INTO POSITION FOR A POWERBOMB! WHICH LOOKED RADICAL!
Persephone: End me.
Rich Russillo: BUT SELINA FIGHTS OFF WHATEVER POWERBOMB ATTEMPT KAI HAD IN MIND! DELIVERING RIGHT HANDS TO HIS TEMPLE THAT ALLOW HER TO DROP OFF HIS SHOULDERS! SELINA SWINGS WILDLY WITH A CLOTHESLINE- BUT KAI DUCKS UNDERNEATH, AND DUMPS HER HIGH ON HER NECK AND SHOULDERS WITH A GERMAN SUPLEX!
Thadd Blazevich: LIKE, THAT WAS PAYBACK FROM EARLIER, DUDE!
Rich Russillo: IT FELT LIKE IT! BUT KAI RABEAUX ISNT DONE! DRAGGING SELINA BACK TO HER FEET WITH HIS HANDS STILL CLASPED AROUND HER WAIST! BUT HE TRANSITIONS, AND DUMPS SELINA AGAIN! EXCEPT THIS TIME WITH A DRAGON SUPLEX!
Thadd Blazevich: HOLY SMOKES! SELINA IS GETTING PUT THROUGH THE RINGER CURRENTLY!
Rich Russillo: BUT KAI STILL ISNT DONE! AND DRAGS SELINA BACK TO HER FEET WHILE HOLDING HER STILL IN THAT FULL NELSON! LOOK INTO THE EYES OF SELINA! SHE IS SEEMINGLY SPACED OUT, AND KAI TRANSITIONS INTO A STRAIGHT JACKET SUPLEX! BEAUTIFUL BRIDGE FOR THE COVER!
ONNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!
TWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOO!!
THHHHHH-
Rich Russillo: NO! SELINA STAYS ALIVE! BUT AFTER THAT BRUTAL TRIFECTA FROM KAI, ONE HAS TO WONDER HOW MUCH SHE HAS LEFT IN HER!
Persephone: I hope very little, so we can get this match done and over with soon.
Thadd Blazevich: I don’t know, Persephone. I’m having a chill time, bro!
Persephone: Did I ask, and stop calling me bro.
Rich Russillo: Kai grabs a handful of Selina’s hair, and drags her up to a knee. He has his arm raised, which can only mean one thing. KAI IS SIGNALING FOR THAT LARIAT! “REDLINED” HE CALLS IT AS HE RUNS OFF THE ROPES!
Thadd Blazevich: KAI WENT FOR THE LARIAT! BUT SELINA HAD ENOUGH WHEREWITHAL TO KICK HIS ARM AWAY WITH A BIG BOOT!
Rich Russillo: KAI SPINS AROUND, FAVORING HIS ARM AS A RESULT! AND SELINA HOPS UP ONTO HIS SHOULDERS FOR A REVERSE RANA! THIS IS USUALLY A PRECURSOR TO HER BIG MOVES! BUT KAI DROPS SELINA OFF HIS SHOULDERS, AND IN FRONT OF HIM! SELINA LANDS ON HER FEET, AND KAI HOOKS HER UP FOR A RIPCORD LARIAT! TRYING AGAIN FOR REDLINED!
Thadd Blazevich: BUT SELINA AVOIDS WITH A PUNJABI FLY! HOOKING THE LEG DEEP ON KAI! ITS OVER!
Persephone: Please be over!
ONNNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!
TWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!
THHHHHHHHRRRRRRRREEEEEEEEE-
Rich Russillo: KICKOUT FROM KAI! AND THE WEAR AND TEAR BEGINS TO SHOW AS BOTH COMPETITORS ARE DOWN!
Thadd Blazevich: BROS, THIS IS AWESOME!
Persephone: Ugh.
Rich Russillo: I HAVE TO AGREE WITH YOU, THADD! SELINA IS THE FIRST TO STIR, AND CRAWLS OVER TO KAI AS HE STARTS TO AS WELL! SELINA LIFTS KAI UP TO BOTH KNEES, PUTTING BOTH COMPETITORS ON EQUAL FOOTING BEFORE SELINA BLASTS KAI WITH A FOREARM!
Thadd Blazevich: THAT WOKE HIM UP AS KAI RESPONDS WITH A FOREARM STRIKE OF HIS OWN!
Rich Russillo: BOTH COMPETITORS DROP TO ALL FOURS BRIEFLY BEFORE REGAINING THEIR WITS, AND SELINA CONNECTS WITH ANOTHER FOREARM ON RABEAUX! KAI LANDS A FOREARM AS REBUTTAL, AND BOTH STARE INTO THE OTHERS EYES INTENSELY WHILE SLOWLY RISING BACK TO THEIR FEET!
Thadd Blazevich: I’M GETTING CHILLS, BRO!
Persephone: God, you people are so easy to please.
Rich Russillo: SELINA TAKES THE FIRST FOREARM SHOT ON KAI! BUT KAI FIRES BACK WITH ANOTHER ONE! AGAIN, ITS TURNED INTO A SLUGFEST! BOTH COMPETITORS UPPING THE PACE AS THEY EXCHANGE FOREARMS BACK AND FORTH! SELINA! KAI! SELINA! KAI! SELINA! KAI!
Thadd Blazevich: SELINA STAGGERS BACK A BIT, BUT LETS OUT A WAR CRY! BEFORE SWINGING WILDLY WITH ANOTHER FOREARM! BUT KAI DUCKS UNDER IT, AND CONNECTS WITH A KNIFE EDGE CHOP ACROSS THE CHEST!
Rich Russillo: SELINA GRITS THROUGH WHATEVER PAIN SHES IN, AND BATTLES BACK WITH A KNIFE EDGE CHOP OF HER OWN! CHOP FROM SELINA! CHOP FROM KAI! SELINA! KAI! SELINA! KAI! AND SELINA STUMBLES BACK AGAINST THE ROPES, STRUGGLING TO STAND AFTER THAT LAST ONE!
Thadd Blazevich: NO KIDDING! KAI CAUGHT HER GOOD!
Rich Russillo: KAI RUNS OFF THE OPPOSITE SET OF ROPES AS SELINA COMES STAGGERING OFF HERS, AND GOES FOR THAT LARIAT! BUT SELINA FLOATS OVER RABEAUX, AND INTO POSITION FOR A POWERBOMB! SELINA GOES TO HOIST HIM UP FOR A ORYX AWAKENING!
Thadd Blazevich: BACK BODY DROP FROM KAI- BUT SELINA LANDS ON HER FEET! AND CONNECTS WITH A JUMPING TWISTING ENZIGURI! RABEAUX COLLAPSES TO ALL FOURS, AND SELINA RUNS OFF THE ROPES!
Rich Russillo: BUT KAI POPS TO HIS FEET, AND TURNS HER INSIDE OUT WITH THE LARIAT AS SHE COMES BOUNCING BACK! REDLINED!
Thadd Blazevich: KAI PULLS SELINA BACK TO HER FEET, AND SCOOPS REYES ONTO HIS SHOULDER FOR A KINGSTONE PILEDRIVER! BUT SELINA SLIPS OFF BEHIND HIM, AND STUMBLES BACK INTO THE CORNER! WISELY AVOIDING THAT SPINNING TOMBSTONE!
Persephone: Yeah, good for her… woohoo… 🙄
Rich Russillo: KAI CHARGES AT SELINA REYES IN THE CORNER! BUT SELINA GETS HER BOOT UP! WHICH KAI HAD SCOUTED, CATCHING THE BOOT! SELINA USES HER FREE LEG TO NAIL KAI WITH AN ENZIGURI! STAGGERING HIM BACK SLIGHTLY!
Thadd Blazevich: SELINA TURNS HER BACK TO KAI, FACING THE CORNER! AND SPRINGBOARDS OFF THE MIDDLE ROPE INTO HIM FOR A BACKFLIP REVERSE DDT!
Rich Russillo: KAI ESCAPES THE MOVE WITH A SNAPMARE, AND SELINA ROLLS THROUGH TO HER FEET! GOING FOR A ROUNDHOUSE KICK ON RABEAUX! BUT KAI DUCKS UNDERNEATH IT, AND LIFTS SELINA UP IN AN ELECTRIC CHAIR POSITION! SELINA NAILS KAI IN THE DOME WITH REPEATED PUNCHES, AND SHIFTS THE MOMENTUM WITH A POISONRANA! SPIKING KAI ONTO HIS HEAD!
Thadd Blazevich: GNARLY!
Rich Russillo: KAI ROLLS AWAY FROM SELINA! CRAWLING TOWARDS THE CORNER WHERE HE SITS HIMSELF DOWN! SELINA SEES THIS, AND BOUNCES OFF THE OPPOSITE CORNER FOR MOMENTUM! SMASHING INTO KAI WITH A RUNNING HIP ATTACK IN THE CORNER!
Persephone: The gooners are going to love that one.
Thadd Blazevich: KAI’S HEAD WHIPLASHED CRAZY FAR BACK!
Rich Russillo: SELINA ROLLS HIM FROM OUT THE CORNER, AND INTO DROP ZONE DISTANCE AS SHE CLIMBS TO THE TOP ROPE! SELINA PERCHES HERSELF, EYEING KAI RABEAUX AS HE HASNT MOVED!
Thadd Blazevich: LIKE, IT MIGHT BE GOOD AS OVER DUDE!
Rich Russillo: SELINA LEAPS OFF THE TOP ROPE! BUT KAI ROLLS OUT THE WAY WITH SELINA ROLLING THROUGH TO HER FEET! KAI SCRAMBLES TO HIS FEET, AND SELINA SHOOTS OUT THE CORNER WITH A BUSAIKU KNEE ATTEMPT!
Thadd Blazevich: SELINA WENT FOR THE BUSAIKU KNEE! BUT GETS CAUGHT INTO POSITION FOR A POWERBOMB! KAI BUILDS A FULL HEAD OF STEAM, AND SENDS SELINA INTO THE CORNER WITH A BUCKLE BOMB!
Rich Russillo: THE ONLY THING HOLDING SELINA UP IS THE ROPES AS KAI CREATES SOME DISTANCE BEFORE CHARGING IN WITH A RUNNING HIGH KICK! NEARLY TAKING SELINA’S HEAD CLEAN OFF HER SHOULDERS!
Thadd Blazevich: HOLLOW POINT!
Rich Russillo: SELINA STUMBLES OUT THE CORNER, AND INTO KAI FOR A KINGSTONE PILEDRIVER! KAI SPIKED HER, AND FALLS INTO THE COVER ON REYES!
Persephone: :blessed:
ONNNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!
TWWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOO!!
THHHHHHHHRRRRRREEEEEEEEEEEE!!
(DING! DING! DING!)
Bella Braxton: HERE IS YOUR WINNER… KAI RABEAUX!
(‘Burn in My Light’ plays as Kai Rabeaux sits up off Selina’s limp body, and raises both fists smugly in victory before struggling back to his feet.)
Persephone: Welp. Kai something wins, and Daniella didn’t even have to interfere.
Rich Russillo: No, but I’m grateful she didn’t, and kept things a nice, fair match between both competitors.
Thadd Blazevich: Seriously, it was rad watching these two women go at it!
(Kai gets his hand raised by the referee before he snatches it away, and exits the ring. Kai heads up the ramp, gloating over his victory as Selina Reyes begins to stir inside the ring.)
(Meanwhile, Daniella Atlas walks over to the timekeepers area, and retrieves a microphone before heading back ringside to address Selina as she sits up in the ring, favoring her neck. Selina angrily stares over at Daniella as she begins sarcastically clapping with the microphone in hand.)
Daniella Atlas: Selina… so much for you making this YOUR season.
(This only fires Selina up even more as she pounds the mat while laying on her side, and tries to stand herself back up. During this struggle back to her feet, Selina’s motioning that Daniella Atlas get inside the ring.)
(Daniella scoffs before walking towards the ramp, and turning back around to face Selina once she reaches the end of it. Daniella shakes her head at Selina in the ring, who is still desperate to fight her.)
Daniella Atlas: Selina, I’m not going to fight you. Because I have a better idea. How about you versus me at Bloodsport?
(Selina finally musters up enough strength to return to her feet, and glances around as the crowd are electric for the prospect of those two ladies facing each other. Selina nods, and leans forward on the ropes before yelling out at Daniella-)
Selina Reyes: (off-mic) You’re on!
(Daniella forms a smirk, getting exactly what she wanted as ‘Vortex’ by Jinjer plays.)
Rich Russillo: Well, there you have it! Daniella Atlas versus Selina Reyes! That is going to be a phenomenal match!
Thadd Blazevich: I’ll have the popcorn ready, bro!
(Daniella drops the microphone, and starts backpedaling up the ramp with neither woman breaking eye contact with each other as the camera fades elsewhere.)
(The camera opens to the backstage area. We see the usual rush around as stagehands and producers move to keep the show flowing and keep everyone on time. As the camera moves in, it starts to focus on the Elitist area backstage as we pan across several Voltage dressing rooms. Names like Daniella Atlas, Cody Maverick, Jay Jerry Johnson and others appear on the doors until the camera settles on a door. “ARIA” is the name on this particular door but we hardly have time to read it as the door opens and ARIA steps into view, a confused expression on her face. She begins to walk and appears to be looking for something as she approaches one of the stage hands.)
ARIA: Hey. Where’s Kiko Sakai? Or Miku? Where’s their dressing room today? I need to talk to them about something important.
(The stage hand checks their clipboard, ruffling through a few pages as they look through everything. Finally they point towards a nearby hallway and begin to speak.)
Stage Hand: Down that way, around the corner. One of those doors on the right.
(ARIA nods and then begins to walk down the hallway, almost peering around the corner as she approaches it, as if to expect something bad to happen. But there’s nothing waiting there. So she makes her way down the hall until she finally comes to the door labeled “Miku Sakai.” Taking a breath, ARIA knocks on the door.)
ARIA: Hey, it’s ARIA! Open up! We need to talk about last week!
(She stands there and waits for a response, but after a moment, nothing happens.)
(ARIA knocks furiously now, seemingly agitated at the lack of response. But when no answer comes to her this time, she relents. But as she turns around, the camera turns with her to show Kiko Sakai sitting on some steps in an alcove across the hall, headphones on over her ears and halfway dancing to the music with her eyes closed.)
ARIA: Kiko? Hey… Kiko! Can you hear me? KIKO!
(She tries waving her hands and getting louder, but it goes nowhere. Finally ARIA walks over and taps Kiko on the shoulder. Kiko’s eyes suddenly snap open and she looks up first with curiosity, and then with a gleeful smile as she stands up, placing her headphones around the back of her neck as the faint sounds of an upbeat Jpop song can be heard coming from them.)
Kiko Sakai: ARIA! Hello! So good to see you again!
(Kiko quickly grabs ARIA in a hug that ARIA very awkwardly does not reciprocate. ARIA seems almost frozen.)
ARIA: Why are you out here in the hallway?
Kiko Sakai: Miki said I was being “annoying” but I think I was just being helpful. She was getting ready for her match, and I tried to brighten up her makeup. As her manager, her appearance and presentation are very important to me! I told her she needed brighter colors and more sparkle, so that she can shine like the star she is! So she said some swears and made me wait out here. Sometimes I like to pretend that “Annoying” is just her nickname for me, like “Miki” is mine for her! And together we make “Annoying Miki” as a team! But when I said it out loud she said that was the only thing I was good at and then more swears.
(Kiko finally releases the hug and steps back, her hands clasped at her waist. ARIA seems to still be processing the situation.)
ARIA: Uhh.. yeah. Nice to see… anyway. I wanted to ask you about last week. Can you explain any of it? What was going on?
Kiko Sakai: Last week? Ohh! Last week was so much fun! I made it here to be with my big sister! I got myself a job! My mom said I could stay! Big sister got so red in the face with happiness that she started swearing from pure excitement!
(ARIA blinks.)
ARIA: Okay… I guess I should probably be more specific. Why did you come out onto the stage after my match last week? Why were you and Miku out there? What were you doing and what was the point of it all?
Kiko Sakai: Ohh! Well you had a very good match! And even better— you won! I was so happy for you! So when I saw that you were the winner I wanted to come out on the stage and cheer for you!
(Kiko claps her hands in applause before lacing her fingers and giving a sweet smile.)
Kiko Sakai: I wanted to celebrate you and your win in your big return match! It was a great moment and it made me happy to see!
ARIA: But… why? You know your sister and I aren’t exactly on the best terms right now after last season. There’s—
Kiko Sakai: History? I know. I know there has been a lot between you and Miki. And I know that your time together didn’t end very well and she is still unhappy about how it ended last season. But still, you were partners for a while. You’ve been very good to each other at least at one point. You know each other very well and so I wanted to keep an eye on you is all.
(Something in the words almost seems to catch ARIA off guard, her brow furrows and her eyes narrow as she begins to question.)
ARIA: Wait… what exactly do you mean by “keep an eye on me” because—
(Just then the door behind ARIA swings open, slamming into the wall.)
???: I HOPE YOU ARE FUCKING HAPPY, KIKO!!!
(Both ARIA and Kiko turn to see Miku Sakai, already looking angry as a vein pulses across her forehead. She wears her usual show attire but her typically red and black appearance is now offset by a baby blue smokey eye shadow with glitter and a few sequins laced around her eyebrows. Miku looks up and sees Kiko but quickly clocks ARIA standing there as well.)
Miku Sakai: Wait, why the fuck—
Kiko Sakai: OH MIKI!!!! YOU ARE SO PRETTY!!!!! I LOVE IT!!!!!!! 😻 ❤️ 💕
(Kiko runs over and throws her arms around her sister in a deep hug, and Miku almost immediately shoves her off.)
Miku Sakai: No! Abso-fucking-lutely not! The makeup artist only did this to me because you fucking told her to! I’m going by her table before I go to the ring and having her fix this shit! FUCK! I can’t believe you!
(Miku now turns to ARIA and gives her a glare that could kill.)
Miku Sakai: AND WHY THE FUCK ARE YOU HERE? WHAT ARE YOU DOING WITH MY SISTER?
ARIA: Nice makeup.
Miku Sakai: FUCK YOU AND FUCK THIS!!
(Miku goes to storm off but ARIA runs up in front of her and motions for her to wait.)
ARIA: Wait! Look… I just… I wanted to talk about last week. I wanted to know why both of you came out onto the stage at the end of my match after I won. What’s going on?
Miku Sakai: Well since you’re obviously fucking blind, let me clear one little thing up for you. I didn’t go out there at all except to pull little miss dipshit back from making a fool out of herself and of me. That’s all there is to it. Now I have a match to get ready for and a mistake to clean off my face, so kindly fuck off!
ARIA: Okay, fine. I get it wasn’t really you. But Kiko isn’t really explaining what she was doing out there and she is your manager. I just want to understand—
(Miku turns and gets directly into ARIA’s face.)
Miku Sakai: Understand this. I don’t have ONE FUCKING THING to say to a dumb fucker like you.
(Miku then goes to leave, but ARIA grabs her by the arm before she can go. Miku looks down at ARIA’s hand and up at her with an incredibly agitated look, but ARIA holds firm.)
ARIA: Hold on, what do you mean you have nothing to say?
(Miku yanks her arm away from ARIA, her eyes full of anger and her face beginning to fluster with all of it.)
Miku Sakai: Listen to me closely. I have… NOTHING… TO… SAY… FUCKFACE!! You vanished last season! You disappeared and I was left to drown in that shit hole Showdown! So when I tell you I have nothing to say to you, I fucking mean it. I want nothing to do with you. Go away! Leave me the fuck alone!
(Miku then grabs Kiko by the wrist and drags her along as she storms off. Kiko seems confused and just shrugs back at ARIA before following her sister towards the makeup artist’s station. The camera turns back to ARIA who is left dumbfounded and even more confused than when she first got here.)
ARIA: What the hell is happening?
(She shakes her head and relents, walking away as the camera fades elsewhere.)
(Commercial for the upcoming movie ‘Fantastic Four: First Steps’.)
(The camera cuts to Bella Braxton in the ring.)
Bella Braxton: THE FOLLOWING CONTEST IS A SCHEDULED FOR… ONE FALL!!
Crowd: ONE FALL!!
(‘Rhapsody in Pink’ by Stela Cole plays first, and Candice Blair walks out with fans in attendance behind her as Candice strikes a pose on the stage area. Blair begins making her way down to the ring, high fiving fans along the way, but isn’t losing track of the goal in mind, which is to win, and build momentum towards Bloodsport.)
Bella Braxton: Introducing firstt Residing out of Malibu, California, weighing in at 130 pounds…SHE IS PRINCESS CANDICE BLAIR!
Thadd Blazevich: It isn’t our first time seeing Candice tonight, having cost Saori in her match earlier, which was like… not cool.
Rich Russillo: There will certainly be hell to pay for Candice, and she might want to have eyes in the back of her head.
Thadd Blazevich: Not just for Saori potentially lurking, but for who Miku has in her corner tonight as well…
(“Lowlife Princess” by BIBI blares throughout the arena as Miku makes her way out onto the stage area, and half heartedly gestures someone out, who turns out to be Kiko. Kiko rushes out through the curtain, and wraps Miku in a big hug on the stage, to which Miku immediately has to tell her to knock off before the two make their way down to the ring with Kiko trying to keep up with Miku, who clearly wants no parts.)
Bella Braxton: And her opponent! Hailing from Fukui, Japan, weighing in at 110 pounds, accompanied to the ring by Kiko Sakai… SHE IS THE ENEMY OF THE PEOPLE… MIKU SAKAI!
Rich Russillo: Kiko made her intentions known last week, deciding to help her big sister out in Elite Answers Wrestling.
Thadd Blazevich: Which is just so sweet, bro. Almost brings a tear to my eye.
Persephone: Yeah, if the big sister actually wanted anything to do with her sister. But it’s obvious Miku wants no parts, and I can’t blame her.
(The referee signals for the bell as both competitors stand in opposing corners.)
(DING! DING! DING!)
Kiko Sakai: (off-mic) LETS GO, MIKU! 👏 LETS GO, MIKU! 👏
Rich Russillo: Already, Kiko is showing support for her sister ringside. Though, Miku doesn’t seem too appreciative of her sister’s efforts.
Persephone: Seriously, can she shut the fuck up?
(Kiko jumps up and down ringside, clapping for her sister like a cheerleader. Miku gestures for Kiko to tone it down, and she obliges. Kiko stops jumping, and gives more words of encouragement to Miku from ringside, giving her a thumbs up. Miku rolls her eyes before turning attention towards Candice Blair in the opposite corner.)
Rich Russillo: Miku has turned her attention back over to Candice, and both competitors exit their respective corners, circling around each other before initiating a collar and elbow tie-up in the center of the ring! Miku gets the upper hand early on with an arm wringer, gaining control of the wrist!
Thadd Blazevich: BUT CANDICE REVERSES WITH A CARTWHEEL, AND WRINGS THE ARM OF MIKU IN RETURN! SO SICK!
Rich Russillo: THAT WAS IMPRESSIVE COUNTER FROM CANDICE! BUT MIKU HAS ONE UP HER SLEEVE AS WELL! ROLLING ONTO HER BACK, AND MOVING TO ALL FOURS WHERE SHE HEADSPRINGS BACK TO HER FEET! MIKU THEN COUNTERS WITH AN ARM WRINGER, PLACING CANDICE RIGHT BACK IN THE SAME POSITION SHE WAS BEFORE!
Persephone: How many more useless acrobatics can they do to escape this move before throwing a punch or something?
Thadd Blazevich: I don’t know, dude. I thought they looked pretty cool.
Persephone: So? You think everything looks cool!
Thadd Blazevich: Because often times, it does, bro!
Persephone: Whatever.
Rich Russillo: MIKU TRANSITIONS INTO A HAMMERLOCK BEFORE QUICKLY MOVING INTO A STANDING SIDE HEADLOCK ON CANDICE! MIKU WRENCHES ON THE HOLD BEFORE CANDICE BOUNCES HER OFF THE ROPES TO ESCAPE WITH MIKU BOUNCING BACK TO DELIVER A SHOULDER TACKLE!
Thadd Blazevich: LIKE, DOWN GOES CANDICE! GETTING RUN OVER BY MIKU WITH THAT SHOULDER TACKLE! AND MIKU RUNS OFF THE ROPES-
Rich Russillo: BUT CANDICE ROLLS ONTO HER BELLY, FORCING MIKU TO HURDLE OVER! SAKAI RUNS OFF THE ROPES FOR A SECOND TIME, AND CANDICE POPS TO HER FEET! LEAPFROGGING OVER MIKU!
Thadd Blazevich: BUT MIKU SLID UNDERNEATH THE LEGS OF CANDICE DURING THAT LEAPFROG, AND POPS TO HER FEET BEHIND HER!
Rich Russillo: CANDICE REBOUNDS OFF THE ROPES, AND RUNS RIGHT INTO AN ARM DRAG FROM MIKU! BOTH COMPETITORS SCRAMBLE BACK TO THEIR FEET WITH CANDICE RUNNING INTO ANOTHER ARM DRAG FROM MIKU! THIS TIME, TRANSITIONED INTO AN ARM BAR!
Persephone: “rEaL gRaPs” as they call it!
Thadd Blazevich: CERTAINLY, DUDE! AS CANDICE ESCAPES HER PREDICAMENT WITH A HEADSCISSORS, PUTTING THOSE LONG LEGS TO GOOD USE!
Rich Russillo: CANDICE TIGHTENS HER HOLD AROUND THE HEAD AND NECK AREA OF MIKU! SAKAI TRIES TO KICK OUT OF IT, BUT CANT DUE TO HOW TIGHT THE HEADSCISSORS, AND MOVES TO A FRONT NECK BRIDGE INSTEAD! MIKU FLOATS OVER INTO A JACKKNIFE COVER ON CANDICE!
ONNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!
TWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOOO!!
Rich Russillo: LOOK AT THIS! CANDICE BRIDGES HERSELF UP OFF THE CANVAS, AND TWIRLS MIKU AROUND FOR A KO BACKSLIDE COVER!
ONNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEE!!
TWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOO!!
Thadd Blazevich: KICKOUT! THAT SEQUENCE WAS MAD AWESOME, DUDE!
Persephone: It was definitely something.
Rich Russillo: BOTH MIKU AND CANDICE RISE TO A KNEE WITH THE TWO LOCKING EYES, FINDING THEMSELVES AT A STALEMATE EARLY ON! MIKU POPS TO HER FEET, AND AS DOES CANDICE! BUT MIKU FIRES THE FIRST SHOT OFF WITH A KICK TO THE GUT, AND BACKS CANDICE UP AGAINST THE ROPES FOR AN IRISH WHIP!
Thadd Blazevich: MIKU DUCKS DOWN, SIGNALING EARLY FOR A BACK BODY DROP!
Rich Russillo: BUT CANDICE JOLTS HER UPRIGHT WITH A PENALTY KICK TO THE CHEST! CANDICE SPINS AROUND, AND WENT TO KNOCK MIKU’S HEAD OFF HER SHOULDERS WITH THAT DISCUS LARIAT! BUT SAKAI DUCKS UNDER THE GOLD RUSH, AND GRABS HER FROM BEHIND WITH A REAR WAISTLOCK!
Thadd Blazevich: MIKU DRIVES CANDICE TOWARD THE ROPES, AND GOES TO BOUNCE HER OFF FOR AN O’CONNOR ROLL! BUT CANDICE HANGS ONTO THE TOP ROPE, AND FLINGS MIKU BACK! MIKU ROLLS THROUGH TO HER FEET, AND CANDICE MARCHES TOWARDS HER!
Miku Sakai: (off-mic) WAIT, WAIT, WAIT!
(Miku puts her hands up, gesturing for Candice to stop, which she does. Although, Candice seems more confused than anything before-)
Rich Russillo: OOH! POKE TO THE EYE!
Persephone: :mjlol:
Rich Russillo: EVEN MIKU’S SISTER SEEMS TO FIND THAT FUNNY! BEFORE MIKU GRABS HOLD OF CANDICE’S HEAD, AND DIRECTS HER TOWARDS THE CORNER! MIKU SLAMS CANDICE OFF THE TOP TURNBUCKLE FACE FIRST, AND HAMMERS HER IN THE CORNER WITH A COUPLE OF FOREARMS!
Thadd Blazevich: AND- WHOA! NOT COOL, BRO! MIKU IS USING BOTH HANDS TO CHOKE CANDICE IN THE CORNER!
Referee: ONE! TWO! THREE! FOUR!
Rich Russillo: LUCKILY, THE REFEREE WAS THERE TO REMIND MIKU OF THE RULES WITH THAT FIVE COUNT! HAD HE REACHED, SHE WOULD HAVE BEEN DISQUALIFIED, AND THATS ANOTHER SETBACK FOR SAKAI! WHICH IM SURE SHE DOESNT WANT!
Thadd Blazevich: Plus, it’d be a total bummer to see a match end in such a way.
Persephone: Really? Because I wouldn’t mind at all actually.
Rich Russillo: Candice staggers out of the corner, struggling to catch her breath, but sticks close to the ropes. Miku doesn’t let her get far, and leans Candice back up against the ropes for a KNIFE EDGE CHOP! BUT CANDICE DUCKS UNDERNEATH, AND MIKU FINDS HERSELF LEANED UP AGAINST THE ROPES BEFORE GETTING BLASTED BY CANDICE WITH AN OVERHAND CHOP THAT ECHOES THROUGHOUT THE ARENA!
Thadd Blazevich: THATS GOTTA LEAVE A MARK, BRO!
Rich Russillo: CANDICE GRABS HOLD OF SAKAI, AND SNAPMARES HER DOWN TO THE CANVAS FOR A PENALTY KICK TO THE SPINE!
Thadd Blazevich: OUCH! AND CANDICE LAYS MIKU DOWN FLAT FOR A COVER!
ONNNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEE!!
TWWWWWWWW-
Rich Russillo: KICKOUT! MIKU STAYS IN IT!
Persephone: Gee, shocker. Some dainty ass didn’t get the job done.
Rich Russillo: CANDICE DRAGS HER BACK UP TO A VERTICAL BASE! BLAIR LEANS MIKU UP AGAINST THE ROPES FOR AN IRISH WHIP, AND DROPS DOWN ON THE CANVAS!
Thadd Blazevich: MIKU HURDLES OVER LIKE LAST TIME, AND BOUNCES OFF THE ROPES! CANDICE POPS TO HER FEET, AND LEAPFROGS OVER MIKU! WHO SLIDES UNDERNEATH CANDICE’S LEGS BEFORE CANDICE CHARGES TOWARD THE ROPES! MIKU MOVES INTO A DROP DOWN AS CANDICE COMES REBOUNDING OFF, AND HURDLES OVER HER!
Rich Russillo: MIKU HOPS TO HER FEET, AND GOES TO LEAPFROG OVER CANDICE! BUT CANDICE HANGS ONTO THE TOP ROPE, HALTING HER MOMENTUM AFTER HOOKING BOTH ARMS! MIKU RUNS FULL STEAM AT CANDICE AFTER SEEING THIS, AND GETS SIDESTEPPED! CANDICE SENDS MIKU TUMBLING OUT THROUGH THE MIDDLE ROPE, AND MIKU LANDS ON HER FEET-
Thadd Blazevich: BUT CANDICE RUNS OFF THE ROPES TO SOAR THROUGH THE BOTTOM WITH A BASEBALL DROPKICK INTO MIKU!
(Kiko tries motivating Miku to get up from a distance, wanting no parts of Candice Blair, who exits the ring.)
Persephone: For a manager, she’s pretty useless. I mean, all she does is cheerlead. Miku has many simps that already do that.
Thadd Blazevich: Give her a chance, bro. Kiko might motivate her sister through the sheer power of love.
Persephone: Do you realize how dumb you sound? Miku has no love for her sister, that was obvious after last week.
Thadd Blazevich: She’s just a hard nut to crack, bro. That’s all. But I promise you, deep down… there’s a loving older sister in there somewhere. It’s like our relationship, Persephone.
Persephone: :comeagain: How is that?
Thadd Blazevich: You say mean things that you don’t actually mean. Deep down, you like me. You just… have a hard time showing it, bro.
Persephone: Please, I don’t like anyone at this table.
Rich Russillo: :kyrie:
Persephone: But I especially don’t like you.
Thadd Blazevich: Sure thing, dude! But I doubt it!
Persephone: :russwtf:
Rich Russillo: Guys, focus. Because Candice Blair has rolled Miku back inside the ring-
(Kiko began to sneak up on Candice Blair with her back turned as she went to re-enter the ring, but Candice caught her, and warned Kiko to stay away, which she obliges to do, backing away.)
Rich Russillo: Miku crawls toward the ropes, pulling herself up to a knee with assistance from the middle. Candice Blair closes in, and stands Miku back up for an irish whip! MIKU BOUNCES BACK INTO A RUNNING BACK ELBOW FROM CANDICE! BLAIR DROPS INTO THE COVER!
ONNNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!
TWWWWWWWWOOOO-
Thadd Blazevich: SHOULDER UP!
Rich Russillo: BUT CANDICE DOESNT WASTE MUCH TIME IN DRAGGING MIKU TO HER FEET TO FOLLOW IT UP WITH A BACK SUPLEX! CANDICE CRAWLS INTO THE COVER!
ONNNNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!
TWWWWWWWWWOOOOO-
Thadd Blazevich: NICE TRY! BUT IT’LL TAKE A LOT MORE THAN THAT TO SCORE A WIN OVER MIKU, BRO!
Rich Russillo: THADD IS RIGHT! MIKU IS A FORMER CHAMPION HERE IN ELITE ANSWERS WRESTLING, BOTH IN TAG TEAM AND SINGLES ACTION! SOMETHING SHE HAS OVER CANDICE, WHO HAS NEVER BEEN A CHAMPION, BUT FEELS LIKE SHE’S BEEN ON THE CUSP OF CHAMPIONSHIP GOLD FOR THE LONGEST!
Persephone: Yeah, and fingers crossed she never gets it, because the thing we need is another Ava-cunt running around here with gold.
Thadd Blazevich: That’s a bit harsh, don’t you think?
Persephone: No, it’s just for that stupid family. Now, keep your mouth shut.
Rich Russillo: Candice lifts Miku back up, and pulls her into a front facelock. CANDICE GOES TO KICK OFF THE TOP TURNBUCKLE FOR ASSISTANCE WITH A TORNADO DDT! BUT MIKU COUNTERS STARLIGHT MID-SPIN, AND LAUNCHES CANDICE OFF HER SHOULDER TO THE OUTSIDE!
Thadd Blazevich: CANDICE TRIED LANDING ON HER FEET, BUT COULDNT STICK IT, AND CRASHES BACK FIRST INTO THE BARRICADE! MIKU CLIMBS TO THE TOP ROPE AS CANDICE BLAIR RISES BACK TO HER FEET, AND MIKU FLIES TO THE OUTSIDE WITH A CROSSBODY! WIPING HER OPPONENT OUTSIDE RINGSIDE! GNARLY DIVE FROM MIKU!
(Miku rolls off Candice’s body, and raises both fist in the air once getting to her feet. Kiko comes from behind, and puts her arm around Miku to join in on the celebration, but accidentally startles Miku in the process, who instinctively shoves her away slightly.)
Miku Sakai: (off-mic) AH!
Kiko Sakai: (off-mic) AH!
(Miku realizes it’s Kiko, and instantly turns from smug to annoyed.)
Miku Sakai: (off-mic) What the fuck do you think you’re doing?
Kiko Sakai: (off-mic) Same thing you’re doing! Celebrating! 😄
Miku Sakai: Well- next time, don’t! You scared the shit outta me
Kiko Sakai: Oops, sorry! 😅
(Miku shakes her head before rolling back inside the ring briefly to restart the referee’s count once she rolls back out.)
Persephone: Kiko really is useless. She could’ve kept her distracted for a few seconds longer, and got us a double count out.
Thadd Blazevich: Okay, so apologies if I’m not getting it but… wouldn’t that the opposite of what she’s supposed to be doing as a manager.
Persephone: Yeah, but I don’t really care about Kiko’s sister, and her doing a good job as manager. I care about getting this match over and done with.
Rich Russillo: Miku stands Candice up, and SLAMS HER FACE FIRST OFF THE APRON! CANDICE DROPS TO A KNEE, FAVORING HER MOUTH AND NOSE AREA! MIKU ISNT DONE, AND GRABS HOLD OF CANDICE! BUT WONT ROLL HER BACK IN THE RING JUST YET, AND LEANS HER UP AGAINST THE BARRICADE INSTEAD!
Thadd Blazevich: ITS NEVER DONE SOMEBODY HARM TO GET THEMSELVES ACCLIMATED WITH THE ENVIRONMENT, AND THATS EXACTLY WHAT MIKU IS DOING IF YOU CATCH MY DRIFT!
Rich Russillo: MIKU WINDS BACK, AND SMACKS CANDICE ACROSS THE CHEST WITH A KNIFE EDGE CHOP! CANDICE TRIED TO PUSH PAST MIKU AFTERWARDS, AND HEAD BACK INSIDE THE RING- BUT MIKU GRABS HOLD OF CANDICE WITH A FISTFUL OF HAIR, AND SENDS HER BACK AND HEAD FIRST INTO THE BARRICADE WITH A MAT SLAM!
Thadd Blazevich: CANDICE DEFINITELY FAVORS HER NECK AS SHE MOVES TO ALL FOURS, AND MIKU REACHES DOWN TO GRAB CANDICE! ROLLING HER BACK INSIDE THE RING!
Rich Russillo: MIKU SLIDES IN HERSELF AS CANDICE MAKES IT BACK TO A KNEE, AND MIKU DRAGS HER UP! BACKING HER UP AGAINST THE ROPES FOR AN IRISH WHIP, AND MIKU FLOORS HER WITH A RUNNING BACK ELBOW!
Thadd Blazevich; CANDICE SITS UP LIKE ME WAKING OUT OF BED, AND MIKU LAYS HER DOWN FLAT FOR A BIG STOMP TO THE SIDE OF HER HEAD!
Persephone: She should’ve stomped her harder, and gotten rid of this blonde bimbo for good.
Rich Russillo: CANDICE MOVES TO ALL FOURS, FEELING THE EFFECTS OF THAT BOOT! MIKU GOES TO STAND HER BACK UP- BUT CANDICE EXPLODES WITH A KNIFE EDGE CHOP ACROSS THE CHEST!
Thadd Blazevich: MIKU SAYS “SLOW YOUR ROLL, BRO” AS SHE FIRES BACK WITH A KNIFE EDGE CHOP OF HER OWN!
Rich Russillo: CANDICE RESPONDS IN KIND WITH THE TWO GOING BACK AND FORTH EXCHANGING CHOPS! CANDICE! MIKU! CANDICE! MIKU! CANDICE! MIKU- THOUGHT SHE WAS GOING FOR A CHOP! BUT SHE CAUGHT CANDICE WITH A KICK TO THE ABDOMEN INSTEAD!
Persephone: About time. Why let your opponent keep chopping you? Are they stupid?
Thadd Blazevich: CANDICE STUMBLES BACK AGAINST THE ROPES, AND GETS IRISH WHIPPED OFF BY SAKAI!
Rich Russillo: MIKU WENT FOR A HIGH KICK AS CANDICE REBOUNDED BACK! BUT BLAIR DUCKED UNDERNEATH IT, AND MIKU SPINS AROUND INTO A SHOOT KICK! SAKAI GOT FLOORED FROM THAT VICIOUS KICK TO THE CHEST, AND QUICKLY SCRAMBLES TO HER FEET! RUNNING RIGHT INTO ANOTHER SHOOT KICK TO THE CHEST!
Thadd Blazevich: MIKU RUSHES BACK TO HER FEET A THIRD TIME, BUT CANDICE IS ON THAT IMMEDIATELY! BACKING MIKU UP AGAINST THE ROPES FOR AN IRISH WHIP!
Rich Russillo: BUT MIKU TURNS IT AROUND LAST MINUTE, AND WHIPS CANDICE INTO THE ROPES INSTEAD! BEFORE DRIVING HER KNEE INTO CANDICE’S ABDOMEN WITH A KITCHEN SINK!
Persephone: Speaking of, I’m this close to throwing one at Thadd.
Thadd Blazevich: :whoa: What’d I do, bro?
Persephone: Everything.
Rich Russillo: MIKU NEVER LET GO OF CANDICE’S WRIST, AND SMASHED THAT KNEE INTO HER ABDOMEN BEFORE SHE COULD REBOUND OFF THE ROPES! CANDICE DOUBLES OVER, AND MIKU DIRECTS HER TO THE CENTER OF THE RING FOR A RUSSIAN LEG SWEEP!
Persephone: What is this? The 1800s? Lame.
Thadd Blazevich: BUT MIKU GOES TO FOLLOW UP WITH SOMETHING SERIOUSLY SICK AS SHE SPRINGS OFF THE MIDDLE ROPE FOR A LIONSAULT WITH CANDICE LIED SQUARE IN THE MIDDLE!
Rich Russillo: BUT MIKU SPRINGBOARD BACKFLIPS ON HER FEET AS CANDICE BLAIR MOVING OUT THE WAY, AND MIKU PIVOTS BY GOING FOR A RUNNING SHOOTING STAR PRESS!
Thadd Blazevich: BUT CANDICE HAD THAT SCOUTED TOO! GETTING HER KNEES UP!
Rich Russillo: NO DOUBT KNOCKING THE WIND OUT OF SAKAI AS SHE ROLLS AWAY, CLUTCHING AT HER RIBS!
Thadd Blazevich: BOTH MIKU AND CANDICE SOON RISE BACK TO THEIR FEET WITH CANDICE MARCHING TOWARD SAKAI!
Rich Russillo: BLAIR FIRES THE FIRST SHOT OFF WITH A FOREARM! BUT MIKU IMMEDIATELY FIRES BACK WITH A FOREARM IN RETURN! MIKU! CANDICE! MIKU! CANDICE! MIKU! CANDICE! CANDICE IS GETTING THE UPPER HAND WITH REPEATED FOREARM AFTER FOREARM ON SAKAI!
Thadd Blazevich: UNRELENTING IN HER ASSAULT, BRO! AND I THINK THOSE FOREARMS ARE DOING A NUMBER AS MIKU CAN BARELY STAND!
Rich Russillo: CANDICE TURNS AROUND TO GO RUN OFF THE ROPES- BUT! MIKU SAKAI GRABS HER BY THE HAIR, AND YANKS CANDICE DOWN TO THE MAT! MIKU REACHES DOWN AS CANDICE LIES ON THE CANVAS, AND- WHOA! CANDICE KICKS UPWARDS, NAILING MIKU SAKAI RIGHT AT THE TOP OF HER DOME!
Persephone: Miku might leave this match dumber than usual as a result.
Thadd Blazevich: MIKU IS ON SPAGHETTI LEGS AFTER THAT KICK, BRO!
Rich Russillo: AND CANDICE RUSHES BACK TO HER FEET! SPINNING AROUND TO CONNECT WITH A DISCUS LARIAT ON MIKU! GOLD RUSH DROPS HER OPPONENT, AND CANDICE BLAIR IS FIRED UP! FEELING AS IF SHE’S ENCROACHING ON VICTORY!
Persephone: For once, I hope so. Get this Ava-cunt off my screen.
Thadd Blazevich: CANDICE DRAGS MIKU UP BY THE HAIR, AND PULLS HER INTO POSITION FOR CASTLES CRUMBLING! THAT MEGA COOL, TOTALLY WICKED FINISHER OF HERS-
Rich Russillo: WHICH GETS DENIED AS MIKU SAKAI BACK BODY DROPS CANDICE BLAIR OVERHEAD! BUT CANDICE LANDS ON HER FEET, AND DUCKS UNDERNEATH A CLOTHESLINE ATTEMPT FROM MIKU AS SHE SPINS BACK AROUND! CANDICE REBOUNDS OFF THE ROPES, AND CATCHES HER WITH A SPINNING WHEEL! SPINNING WHEEL KICK FROM CANDICE!
Thadd Blazevich: BUT SHE DOESNT GO FOR THE COVER!
Persephone: WHY??
Rich Russillo: CANDICE HAS OTHER PLANS IN MIND, DRAGGING MIKU CLOSER TO THE CORNER! AND CLIMBS TO THE TOP ROPE, HAVING DEVIOUS INTENTIONS IN MIND!
Thadd Blazevich: BUT MIKU SCRAMBLES TO HER FEET, AND CHARGES CANDICE ON THE TOP ROPE WITH A FOREARM!
Rich Russillo: CANDICE IS STUNNED AS MIKU CLIMBS TO THE MIDDLE ROPE, AND HOOKS HER UP FOR A SUPERPLEX! BUT CANDICE FIGHTS BACK WITH SHOTS TO THE RIB CAGE! REFUSING TO LET HERSELF BE SUPERPLEXED, AND LAUNCHES MIKU OFF WITH A GOURDBUSTER!
Thadd Blazevich: THIS CAN BE CANDICE’S MOMENT TO HIT WHATEVER MOVE IS ON HER MIND AS MIKU WRITHES IN PAIN ON THE CANVAS!
Rich Russillo: KIKO! KIKO HOPS ON THE APRON, DIVERTING CANDICE’S ATTENTION AWAY FROM MIKU MOMENTARILY! WHICH ALLOWS FOR MIKU TO RUSH IN WITH ANOTHER FOREARM, AND PUSH CANDICE OFF THE TOP ROPE!
(Miku notices Kiko on the apron, who the referee is yelling at to get down, and Miku gets mad.)
Miku Sakai: (off-mic) What the fuck are you doing?? Do what he says, and get down!
(Kiko drops off the apron at request.)
Kiko Sakai: (off-mic) Jeez, I was only trying to help you!
(Miku ignores this, and marches over to Candice Blair on the canvas.)
Thadd Blazevich: WHOA! MIKU GETS CAUGHT UP IN A SMALL PACKAGE! CANDICE WAS PLAYING POSSUM!
ONNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEE!!
TWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOOO!
THHHHHHHHRRRRRRREEEEEEEEEE-
Rich Russillo: SO CLOSE!
Persephone: She almost cost her own sister the match!
(Miku and Candice scramble back to their feet with Miku shooting a death glare towards Kiko briefly before wandering into-)
Rich Russillo: KICK TO THE GUT! AND CANDICE PULLS MIKU IN FOR ANOTHER CASTLES CRUMBLING ATTEMPT- BUT MIKU TRIPS CANDICE DOWN TO THE CANVAS WITH A DOUBLE LEG, AND STACKS HER UP FOR A COVER! BOTH FEET ON THE ROPES! THE REFEREE DOESNT SEE IT!
ONNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!
TWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!
THHHHHHHRRRRRRREEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!
(DING! DING! DING!)
Bella Braxton: HERES YOUR WINNER… MIKU SAKAI!
(Candice sits up in disbelief as Miku Sakai rolls out underneath the bottom rope, and runs fully up the ramp with Kiko Sakai deciding to follow suit, joining her sister up on the ramp. Kiko raises Miku’s hand, who allows it at first before realizing who’s doing it, and snatches her hand away.)
Kiko Sakai: WE WON!
Miku Sakai: No, I won! YOU almost cost me the match!
Kiko Sakai: But it all worked in the end, right! 😃
(Miku sets aside her annoyance momentarily to continue celebrating on the ramp, taunting Candice Blair inside the ring as she argues with the referee over what happened-)
Rich Russillo: HEY, WHAT THE HELL!
Persephone: Oh, brother.
Thadd Blazevich: THATS-
Rich Russillo: THATS SAORI AIZEN! SAORI JUST BLINDSIDED CANDICE FROM BEHIND, AND MOUNTS HER! UNLOADING WITH RIGHT HANDS!
Thadd Blazevich: SAORI GOT COSTED HER MATCH EARLIER, AND IS GETTING A LITTLE PAYBACK ON CANDICE!
Persephone: “Costed.”
Rich Russillo: SAORI DRAGS CANDICE UP BY THE HAIR, AND ROUGHLY THROWS HER FACE FIRST INTO THE BOTTOM TURNBUCKLE! SAORI AIZEN IS VICIOUS IN HER ASSAULT! NOW, STOMPING A MUDHOLE IN THE CORNER! TARGETING CANDICE’S HEAD!
Thadd Blazevich: CANDICE BLAIR IS GETTING BEATEN TO NEAR UNCONSCIOUSNESS, AND GETS ROLLED OUT THE CORNER BY SAORI! AIZEN CLIMBS TO THE TOP TURNBUCKLE WITH HER BACK FACING CANDICE…
Rich Russillo: AND SOARS OFF WITH A PICTURE PERFECT MOONSAULT! HORIZON OF THE CAPTIVATING SKANDHA CONNECTS, SQUASHING CANDICE UNDERNEATH HER OWN BODY WEIGHT!
(Candice rolls on her side, coughing as she struggles for air. Saori Aizen still seems pissed, however, despite enacting a measure of revenge, and exits the ring. Saori goes over to Bella Braxton in the timekeepers area, and snatches a microphone before shoving Bella back down in her seat as she tried to stand up.)
Thadd Blazevich: WHOA! THAT WAS A BIT UNCALLED FOR BY SAORI!
Rich Russillo: BUT I CAN UNDERSTAND HER RAGE, GETTING COST A HUGE MATCH EARLIER ON TONIGHT! I MEAN, THAT WAS A WIN OVER THE NEW BREED CHAMPION SHE COULD HAVE HAD, THADD!
(Saori rolls back into the ring, and crouches down next to Candice as she still lies on her side with a shortness of breath from that moonsault. Saori taps the microphone on Candice’s head a few times, making sure it’s on before speaking into it.)
Saori Aizen: If it’s a match you want at Bloodsport… then I accept.
(Saori slams the microphone down onto Candice’s chest, which doesn’t help her current situation as she writhes in pain on the canvas with Saori rolling out the ring as ‘Let Me Hear’ by Fear, and Loathing in Las Vegas blares throughout the arena.)
Rich Russillo: You hear that? Saori accepts the challenger made by Candice Blair for Bloodsport, and these two are going to go at it in what’ll no doubt be a heated contest.
Persephone: Okay? Am I supposed to care about “Saori Aizen vs Candice Blair?” Who is this for?
Thadd Blazevich: Given the event’s whole MO, I’m guessing… the sickos?
(Saori continues backpedaling up the ramp, staring angrily at Candice in the ring before the camera fades elsewhere.)
(Voltage fades to the backstage area, where the two members of Elysium, Bronson Daniels and Jon Kelton are seen. There are loud cheers seeing the two Elitists, who are coming off of a victory after last week’s Voltage, where they along with Cody Maverick and Chris Elite were able to defeat Adam Lucas, Kai Rabeaux, Drake Armstrong and Hans Grayson. The two were walking through the hallway as the camera faded in, but they end up taking a seat on one of the production crates nearby. After this, Bronson Daniels begins to speak.)
Bronson Daniels: That was a pretty good start, right?
Jon Kelton: Hm?
Bronson Daniels: Last week. It feels like we’ve been going on for ages about bouncing back and finding a way to start finally moving forward. Things haven’t been going our way for a while now, but if we’re going to build ourselves back up and accomplish everything we’ve set out to, I think we did a good job of getting ourselves back on the map last week. We may not have been the ones who got the deciding fall for our team, but we played a vital part in our win against a World Champion and all three people capable of taking the title at any moment. It’s better than nothing.
(Hearing this, a slight smirk appears on the face of Jon Kelton.)
Jon Kelton: Yeah, I guess you’re right. It’s better than how things have been for the last few months, but I don’t know if it’ll be enough, yet. Not if we’re going after the World Championship, at least. We’re not just talking about making an impact, or getting back on track. We made our intentions known last week. We’ll need to be at our best if we want to make good on those promises.
Bronson Daniels: Trust me, I know. I saw what Adam Lucas had to do to win that Championship, and even besides him, both Chris Elite and Cody Maverick want to hold the gold themselves and with the runs they were on last season, it wouldn’t surprise me if they were able to take that next step.
(Bronson thinks for a brief moment, before turning and looking towards Kelton.)
Bronson Daniels: That just means we’ll need to keep our foot on the gas, and make sure last week was just the start, and not the peak of our season.
Jon Kelton: Right.
(After this, Jon Kelton begins to think about everything that happened last season, which causes him to speak up once more.)
Jon Kelton: I don’t doubt that we’ll get ourselves back in the Championship picture, but you know, we’ve been going for the World Championships for a while now and it’s like there’s constantly been something in the way. Back then it was Silas World, and I know there’s not some big group around to try and ruin this season for us this time around, but I’m just not sure we can afford to let another season go by without us accomplishing what we’ve set out to. We started this path almost a full year ago, and since then we’ve gone nowhere besides back to square one.
Bronson Daniels: It’ll be different this time. I don’t like how last season played out any more than you do, but we learned from all of that, and we’ll be ready this time. We’ve been through everything. I think it’s about time we get ready to have our moment, *without* it being interrupted.
(After hearing this Kelton laughs, agreeing with Bronson’s mention of what happened throughout season 18 during their pursuit of the World Championship. After this he begins to respond, glancing towards Bronson once more.)
Jon Kelton: Well when the time comes, I plan to do everything I can to win that Championship. I’ve come so close to becoming World Champion time and time again, and the last thing I can allow myself to do is let history continue to repeat itself, knowing just how close I’ve come to finally having that moment. I won’t be passing up the next opportunity, not that easily.
(This time it’s Bronson with a smirk on his face, knowing that their sacrifices for each other has been a consistent factor in each of their pursuits of the World Championship last season.)
Bronson Daniels: Trust me, I know. I wouldn’t want you to, either. Last season was filled with circumstances that shouldn’t be a problem this time around. There’s no need to let the missed opportunities of the past get to us, not when we have the chance to make sure they’re nothing more than learning experiences and bad memories. I know only one of us can hold that Championship, but we’re both going to get our fair shots at them, and this time they’re not going to be taken from us. You won’t need to pass up on that next opportunity. Neither of us will.
(After this laughter is heard, but it isn’t from Bronson Daniels, nor is it from Jon Kelton. Instead, an Elitist can be seen walking up to the two, who is revealed to be none other than the King of Elite, Drake Armstrong. He has a smug grin on his face as he looks at the two clearly unimpressed by them.)
Jon Kelton: Should I even ask what’s so funny?
Drake Armstrong: No, don’t mind me. I just found this discussion between the two of you amusing is all. After all, what’s the purpose of worrying about your future and what’ll come of your World Championship chase when history has already proven that when it matters most, the two Elitists of Elysium can never actually get the job done? You two are not World Championship caliber Elitists, you’re merely stepping stones for those ahead of you. You’re opportunities that exist solely for the benefit of those around you. Those such as Donovan Duke. Those such as TLA. Should either of you manage to win that World Championship, you wouldn’t even find the satisfaction of a worthwhile reign, as your moment would be taken away from you all in a moment’s notice, by none other than your King.
(Bronson Daniels and Jon Kelton look at each other, clearly annoyed and not caring for Drake Armstrong’s words.)
Drake Armstrong: The best decision Elitists as lowly as yourselves could make right now is to avoid making the mistakes you did last season, and stay out of the World Championship picture. You two know as well as I that the Championship picture is far from safe. There are three Elitists on this brand who could choose their time to strike at any given moment, as well as those who are actually worthy of participating in the Championship scene. I understand how desperate you may feel to have your names in the picture after the lows you’ve seen as of late. However, should you come for what’s soon to be *my* World Championship, you will find something you’ve already grown accustomed to. You’ll find nothing but failure.
Bronson Daniels: What are you hoping to accomplish right now? I’m sure you don’t actually believe we’d just give up on the EAW World Championship because you don’t think we’ll be able to get what we’re looking for, so what’s the point? Are you going out of your way just to waste our time, or is there a reason you’re speaking to us right now? If it’s the latter I’d like to know what it is sooner rather than later, because I’m not interested in hearing you run your mouth, as if we haven’t already heard enough of this.
Drake Armstrong: I’m here simply to tell you the truth. I didn’t say anything wrong, did I? You and your friend were already speaking on the past, laying out your failures just as I have. The only difference is that the two of you are running on hope that your future will change just because you’ve made the decision to pick yourselves up and keep trying, but how much weight does your hope and determination actually mean in the grand scheme of things? You should be able to answer that question, right Bronson? After all, we saw where it got you over on Dynasty, when it led you to failure against Methuselah, and your hope, your determination, and everything that drives you to be who you are resulted in a decision so meaningless it could be undone as recently as last week.
(After this, Bronson Daniels has heard enough. He gets off of the production crate he was sitting on and lunges towards Drake Armstrong. However, he is stopped by Jon Kelton, who stops Bronson from approaching him. Bronson looks at him, and Kelton only says a few words.)
Jon Kelton: It isn’t worth it.
(Bronson thinks about it, and judging by his lack of action, seemingly agrees. However, Drake Armstrong seems further amused by this, and he begins to speak once more.)
Drake Armstrong: You shouldn’t have stopped him. If Bronson felt the need to attempt to attack, he had every right to try. Of course, I suppose I should’ve expected nothing less from you, Jon Kelton. What have you actually done for Bronson besides hold him back?
(Hearing this, Jon Kelton just shakes his head.)
Jon Kelton: You can go if this is all you have to say.
Drake Armstrong: Thankfully, it isn’t. You want the EAW World Championship, but how do you ever intend to accomplish it when you’ve spent the past year of your career attempting to throw your own career away for the sake of Bronson Daniels, only to instead force him to fight your battles and drag him down with you because the mistakes you make can only be cleaned up by him? What happened last week had nothing to do with you, and what happens regarding the World Championship picture in the near future will also have nothing to do with you, because a being drawn to failure can never stand at the top of the mountain. They’ll crumble before they can ever have the chance, and chances are, you’ll crumble because despite your claims, you’d rather watch Bronson do your job for you so you can live vicariously through him than finally have the moment you’ve dreamed of forever. Gone are the days of the selfish, Championship winning “Devil of Devolution”. What we have now isn’t even a fraction of it.
(After saying this, Drake turns to Bronson.)
Drake Armstrong: Of course that won’t happen, will it? How could it ever happen when you’re not even capable of fulfilling the purpose that Jon Kelton is using you for? You’ve had chance after chance and you’ve tried as hard as you could to drag your friend along for the ride, but history shows that you can hardly get the job done even on your own. How could you ever hope to do it with two hundred pounds of deadweight strapped to your ankle, knowing that he only gets you into trouble? You and I both know that Jon Kelton is little more than a parasite, but you’re pathetic in your own right, and should you stay where you are now, I don’t believe there’s any reason for the World Championship to rest in your mind. You won’t even come close to it.
(Bronson Daniels doesn’t immediately say anything after this, and neither does Jon Kelton. The two instead just look towards each other, neither of them happy with what the King of Elite had to say. The two members of Elysium both appear to be thinking the same thing, but as Jon Kelton turns to speak, it’d turn out that what they were thinking was far from what Drake Armstrong had anticipated.)
Jon Kelton: Since you’re so confident that we’re only dragging each other down and preventing ourselves from finding the success that we want, you shouldn’t have any problem testing that theory and facing us, right?
Drake Armstrong: ???
Bronson Daniels: You’re not the first, and chances are you won’t be the last person to try to turn us against each other. A staple of tag team wrestling seems to be Elitists attempting to turn teammates against each other, and given our history, I suppose I can see why so many would think it’d be easy to tear us apart. However, we have a goal, and if it was so easy to turn us away from that goal I don’t believe we’d be who we are. You made some very bold claims Drake, and there’s no need for us to waste our time arguing with each other about it all night. If you want to prove something, why don’t you do it inside of the ring?
(Drake Armstrong seems a bit confused, as if he can’t believe what he is hearing. However, after a moment he shakes off Bronson’s words, forcing a grin on his face as he begins to respond.)
Drake Armstrong: Do you believe I’d have any issue facing one of you? There’s a great reason I am in possession of the King of Elite crown, and it’s so I can very soon rule over this entire brand. If taking out one of you is what my road to possession of the entirety of Sunday night Voltage has to offer, then very well. Which one of you will it be?
Jon Kelton: Who said anything about facing *one* of us?
Drake Armstrong: :comeagain:
Jon Kelton: We didn’t ask for you to approach us attempting to make a point. The two of us were talking about our future because that’s what’s important to us, not your petty attempts to get under our skin. As Bronson said, we have a goal and we intend to stick to it regardless of who we face along the way. We picked up a victory last week and quite frankly, I don’t believe there’s any harm in defeating the King of Elite in a more decisive fashion on our road to the World Championship. You didn’t come here for no reason. You’re here to make a statement, so you can have that opportunity, but it’ll have to be on our terms.
Bronson Daniels: We’ll face you at Bloodsport, and we’ll be doing it in a tag team match.
(After this, Bronson Daniels and Jon Kelton share a look at each other, both thinking the same thing as Bronson turns towards Drake Armstrong one last time.)
Bronson Daniels: Assuming you can actually find someone willing to team up with you.
(After saying this, both Bronson Daniels and Jon Kelton begin to walk away from the area, having said everything they needed to. The camera pans over to Drake Armstrong after this, and Armstrong doesn’t appear to be amused after what he heard, almost furious knowing the conditions Elysium set for a match against him. Drake Armstrong takes a second, before finally just shaking his head, turning and storming in the opposite direction. After this, the camera begins to fade away from the backstage area.)
(Promotional ad for Bloodsport, where either Chris Elite or Cody Maverick will face Adam Lucas for the EAW World Championship.)
(We have returned from commercial break and we see that Bella Braxton is standing in the middle of the ring with a microphone in her hand and a smile on her face as she is ready to begin the introductions for the next match.)
Bella Braxton: The following contest is scheduled for ONE FALL!!
Crowd: ONE FALL!!
(‘There Is Surely Tomorrow’ by WAGAMAMA RAKIA starts to play as Jay Jerry Johnson enters the arena to a mixed yet still positive reaction from the crowd. He looks ready for action as he heads to the ring. )
Bella Braxton: Introducing first and making his way to the ring! From Chicago, Illinois! Weighing in at 223 pounds! Here is “THE ARTIST” JAY JERRY JOHNSON!!
Rich Russillo: Jay Jerry Johnson is coming to the ring for singles action and he certainly had an interesting return to Voltage last week as he confronted the Hardcore Champion, Dr. Bethany Blue.
Persephone: Don’t you just love all the new losers the Draft brings? Send him back. I’m done looking at him. Take Bethany with him, too.
Thadd Blazevich: Dude! Aren’t you being harsh, Persephone? Jay will no doubt bring a fight to the Doctor and what a fight it will be when they do meet, bro. Right now, he needs to make it through tonight’s opponent!
(Jay enters the ring and takes his corner as his entrance music is replaced by ‘Lost In The World’ by Kanye West. Seconds later, Jon Kelton enters the arena to loud cheers from the crowd. Following closely behind is Elysium partner, Bronson Daniels, as they both head to the ring.)
Bella Braxton: Introducing his opponent! Being accompanied to the ring by Bronson Daniels! Residing in Dallas, Texas! Weighing 205 pounds. Here is “THE LAST HOPE” JON KELTON!!
Persephone: Oh great!! The party of pathetic continues with these two losers coming to the ring. Kelton is just gonna keep the same and screw things up at the worst possible time.
Thadd Blazevich: Bro, why are you being so harsh? These two just want to hold gold this season. They were close on numerous occasions and Bronson wants more than a five minute reign. Five minutes is a total bummer.
Rich Russillo: Kelton and Bronson started this season on Voltage on the right foot as being part of the winning team in that crazy 8 Person Match. Tonight, Bronson is by his brother’s side as Kelton goes solo against Jay. Who will win? We are about to find out!
(Kelton enters the ring and takes a neutral corner as Bronson takes his place at ringside and Kelton’s music fades off. The referee checks both competitors before calling for the bell.)
(DING! DING! DING!)
Rich Russillo: Here we go! This match is underway! If you ask me, this is going to be a good match.
Thadd Blazevich: Dude, I think this is going to be a great match. Two former champions in EAW battling it out for momentum and in ring superiority, bro.
Persephone: Hearing you talk so positively about this match makes me hate this match even more. Gosh you people just make me sick!
(The camera cuts to the entrance ramp and shows the Hardcore Champion, Dr. Bethany Blue, walking to ringside with the Hardcore Championship on her shoulder.)
Thadd Blazevich: Bro, things are already getting interesting as here is the Hardcore Champion, Dr. Bethany Blue! She is at ringside now and Jay sees her and it catches his attention.
Rich Russillo: Which gives Kelton enough of an opportunity to sneak up from behind AS HE CATCHES JAY WITH A ROLL UP! WILL KELTON STEAL IT WITH A SCHOOLBOY?
ONNNNNNNNNNNNNNEEEEEE!
TWWWWWWWWWWOOOOOOO!
Persephone: HE KICKED OUT! Oh what a shock that was! We knew that was gonna happen.
Rich Russillo: Now we are back to a standoff in the middle of the ring. Kelton is ready to lockup, but Jay is not as eager.
Persephone: Well, duh! That neck and arm of his have a big damn bullseye on them because of that nerve damage he reaggravated at Pain for Pride. If Kelton doesn’t want to look like an idiot, that’s where he should focus his attack.
Thadd Blazevich: Bro, Kelton goes in for a lockup, BUT JAY IS ABLE TO KICK IS ARM AWAY AND STAY FREE!! How long is Jay gonna avoid Kelton in this capacity?
Rich Russillo: That remains to be seen as Kelton is a little taken aback with the kick from Jay, BUT JAY COMES IN LIKE A BALL OF FIRE WITH A FLURRY OF KICKS! KELTON IS JUST DUCKING AND AVOIDING THE SHOTS AS BEST AS HE CAN!!
Thadd Blazevich: Dude, Jay was able to catch Kelton in the side with a kick to catch Kelton off guard and JAY FOLLOWS UP WITH A STRAIGHT SLAP TO THE FACE!! BRO JUST SLAPPED THE TASTE OUT OF HIS MOUTH!
Persephone: Listening to you is just draining my IQ points. Just like this crappy match!
Thadd Blazevich: Kelton goes for a right hand, but Jay gets out of the way. Jay quickly turns around AND DELIVERS A DROPKICK TO THE BACK OF KELTON’S HEAD!!
Rich Russillo: Just as quick as Kelton tried to end this match in record time, Jay quickly turned the tides of the match as Kelton is down and JAY TRIES TO GRAB HIS LEGS!
Persephone: Is this idiot really trying to go for a submission right now? Might as well just carry him over to the ropes. No damage has been done. Good gawd!!
Rich Russillo: That could be exactly what he is trying to cause, BUT KELTON FIGHTS BACK AND KICKS JAY AWAY FROM HIS LEGS AND HE ROLLS HIMSELF UNDER THE BOTTOM ROPE!
Persephone: Why am I not surprised that Kelton is starting to run away already. The match has just begun and he’s already pulling this stunt. How pathetic!
Thadd Blazevich: Dude! You need to calm down, Persephone. Kelton is back on his feet BEFORE JAY GRABS KELTON IN A FULL NELSON AND PULLS HIM OVER THE TOP ROPE FOR A DRAGON SUPLEX–
Rich Russillo: KELTON WAS ABLE TO LAND ON HIS FEET! Jay comes running towards Kelton AND KELTON GRABS HIM AND LIFTS HIM INTO THE AIR–
Thadd Blazevich: BEFORE DROPPING JAY WITH A MODIFIED SIDEWALK SLAM! Jay was planted off the slam and now Kelton moves over to the ropes AND JUMPS ONTO THE SECOND ROPE!
Persephone: Kelton flips back and actually hits the Springboard Moonsault!! Wow he finally did something right for once as he hooks the leg for the cover! Please end it here!!
ONNNNNNNNNNNNNNNEEEEEE!
TWWWWWWWWWWWOOOOOO!
Thadd Blazevich: JAY KICKS OUT AT TWO, BRO!! Kelton is staying on the offensive as he pulls Jay back to his feet and grabs him by the head before taking him UP AND OVER WITH A SNAP SUPLEX!
Rich Russillo: Kelton tried to float over for the cover, BUT JAY ROLLS ONTO HIS STOMACH TO PREVENT A PINFALL! Very smart awareness by Jay!
Persephone: A wrestler getting complimented on Voltage for being smart? I never thought I’d see the day considering the smartest Elitist is my girl Veena and she isn’t here!!
Rich Russillo: Your love for Voltage warms all of our hearts, but what isn’t so warming is that KELTON IS TRYING TO COUNTER JAY’S INNOVATION WITH A SUBMISSION!! KELTON’S TRYING TO LOCK IN A CROSSFACE!!
Persephone: WHAT AN IDIOT!! Jay should have seen that coming. Stop one move and make yourself vulnerable to another. Isn’t that like Wrestling 101?
Thadd Blazevich: Sheesh! You need to mellow out. Like Jay isn’t as familiar with Kelton’s arsenal yet. But Jay is scrambling to the ropes to force a break because from what I heard, his neck isn’t exactly the best place for him to be attacked.
Rich Russillo: From what we heard, he had nerve damage that took him out of action for a while and that injury was reaggravated back at Pain for Pride. I think Kelton knows it as well.
Thadd Blazevich: Dude, that sucks for Jay, bro.
Persephone: What sucks is hearing you talk so damn much. Get back to the match so it can end already. I’m sick of this. As you two were jabbering about something nobody cares about, Jay made it to the ropes.
Thadd Blazevich: Alright, alright. Chill out! The referee is breaking up Kelton and Jay as now it is Jay’s turn to roll out onto the apron as we see Dr. Bethany Blue watching on with vested interest in this match.
Rich Russillo: Jay is able to get back to his feet as Kelton comes running in and grabs Jay by the head AND TRIES TO SUPLEX HIM BACK INTO THE RING–
Persephone: He countered the move. What a shock!!
Rich Russillo: Jay is able to land behind Kelton and keep his balance as he decides to hit the ropes on the far side to build some momentum.
Persephone: He comes back with all the excitement that he can muster for us to care about this match.
Thadd Blazevich: Kelton grabs him and looks to plant him again with a sidewalk slam, BUT JAY GETS HIS LEGS AROUND KELTON’S HEAD AND COUNTERS INTO A HEADSCISSOR TAKEOVER! Bro, Kelton got sent for the ride halfway across the ring!
Rich Russillo: Kelton gets back to his feet as fast as he can BUT HE IS MET WITH A BICYCLE KNEE TO THE JAW FROM THE FORMER INTERWIRE CHAMPION TAKING KELTON DOWN AS HE QUICKLY GOES FOR THE COVER!
ONNNNNNNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEE!
TWWWWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOO!
TH-
Thadd Blazevich: KELTON POWERS OUT AT TWO! Jay isn’t holding back, bro as he continues to put the boots to the Elysium member as his partner Bronson Daniels watches from ringside cheering him on to get back into the match!
Persephone: He can yell all he wants! It’s not gonna help. All it’s going to do is make him sound very annoying… and it’s working!!
Thadd Blazevich: Jay backs up AND THROWS ALMOST LIKE A SOCCER PUNT, BRO! RIGHT INTO KELTON’S RIBS!!
Rich Russillo: Jay has some of the most dangerous kicks of all the Elitists in EAW and Kelton is getting the message right now as he tries to fight away from all the kicks.
Persephone: If those kicks are so dangerous? How come he hasn’t won the match, yet?
Rich Russillo: Sometimes I wonder about you, Persephone.
Persephone: What’s there to wonder? I am smart, I am gorgeous, and I am the best commentator in EAW.
Thadd Blazevich: Your Vanity is showing, Persephone.
Rich Russillo: You can say that again as Jay brings Kelton back to his feet AS HE GOES FOR A ROUNDHOUSE KICK TO THE HEAD–
Thadd Blazevich: KELTON DUCKS THE KICK, BRO!! Kelton gets behind Jay and gets the waistlock before lifting Jay in the air AND DROPPING HIM ON THE BACK OF HIS HEAD WITH THE GERMAN SUPLEX!
Persephone: Did you see the way Jay’s head and neck snapped back after that suplex? Oh wouldn’t it have been nice if he broke his neck? It didn’t so that sucks.
Thadd Blazevich: Bro, you are one demented chick.
Rich Russillo: You don’t know the half of it. But Jay is now at the disadvantage as Kelton pulls Jay back to his feet and pulls him back into the reverse DDT position.
Persephone: He looks around the ringside area for some stupid reason BEFORE PLANTING JAY FACE FIRST INTO THE MAT!! I HOPE IT DISFIGURED HIM!
Rich Russillo: ROLLING CUTTER BY JON KELTON! THAT HAD TO DO SOME DAMAGE TO JAY’S NECK THERE!! But Kelton is not done yet!!
Persephone: What is he going to do? Leave? Because if he is, I would be completely fine with that because everybody as ringside is annoying as hell.
Thadd Blazevich: No. Kelton is climbing his way up to the top rope. From what I have heard, he doesn’t climb very often. But when he does, bro, we should watch because it’s usually very effective.
Rich Russillo: I couldn’t have said it any better myself, Thadd. Now Kelton has his balance on the top rope and he doesn’t waste a second AND HE JUMPS OFF THE TOP ROPE–
Thadd Blazevich: BRO! WHAT A BEAUTIFUL FROG SPLASH FROM JOK KELTON!! DIRECT HIT ON JAY AND KELTON QUICKLY HOOKS THE LEG FOR THE COVER!
ONNNNNNNNNNNNNNNEEEEEEE!
TWWWWWWWWWWOOOOOOOO!
THHHH–
Persephone: He kicked out! Damn!
Thadd Blazevich: Near fall for Jon Kelton as Jay powers his shoulders off the canvas!! Jay is trying to shake the gnarly cobwebs out as Kelton just pulls him back to his feet and lifts him into the fireman’s carry.
Rich Russillo: Kelton is trying to muscle Jay up, BUT JAY IS THROWING ELBOWS TO TRY AND GET FREE OF KELTON’S GRASP!
Persephone: But it doesn’t work! Dumbass!!
Rich Russillo: What Persephone means is that Kelton is able to lift Jay off his shoulders enough TO TOSS HIM IN THE AIR AND SEND HIM CRASHING TO THE MAT WITH THE F-10 STYLE FACEBUSTER!!
Persephone: Don’t lie to these people. I know what I said and I meant exactly what I said. They are both dumbasses.
Thadd Blazevich: Poor Jay went face first into the canvas again as Kelton once again grabs Jay and brings him back to his feet before hooking his arms.
Rich Russillo: Kelton is looking to “Change The Future”! KELTON LOOKING FOR THE FUTURE SHOCK DDT! KELTON SWINGS HIS LEG BACK–
Thadd Blazevich: JAY MANAGES TO COUNTER, DUDE! JAY COUNTERS WITH A BACK BODY DROP AT THE LAST SECOND AND GETS FREE!
Persephone: Kelton is getting back to his feet as this match drags on longer than necessary.
Thadd Blazevich: Jay was ready for Kelton AS JAY FIRES OFF A QUICK BACK ELBOW RIGHT TO THE FACE!! KELTON STAGGERED AFTER THAT SHOT!!
Rich Russillo: Jay follows up the elbow WITH A LEFT HOOK!! JAY LOOKING LIKE SOUTHPAW ROCKY AFTER THAT PUNCH!!
Persephone: Gosh that was a stupid reference. I am not sure if you or that was older. Good gawd!!
Rich Russillo: Thanks, Persephone, but Kelton bounces off the ropes AND HE RUNS RIGHT INTO THE LARIAT FROM JAY!!
Persephone: Jay calls that combination the Knockout Artist. That’s a very original name.
Thadd Blazevich: But it was an effective set of moves that took Kelton down to the mat and now Jay is gearing up for what looks like another big move, bro.
Rich Russillo: Jay is laser focused on Kelton as Kelton is slowly making it back to his feet. I don’t think he realizes what’s awaiting him.
Thadd Blazevich: I don’t either, dude, but Bronson certainly does as he yells for Kelton to stay down. Might be a smart strategy!
Persephone: It would be smarter if he just got pinned. Then this torture would be over.
Thadd Blazevich: Funny. But Kelton has made it back to his feet and as he slowly turns around–
Rich Russillo: HE TURNS RIGHT INTO THE “PRETTY VISITOR”! THE JUMPING CUTTER WAS A DIRECT HIT AS KELTON WAS PLANTED ONCE AGAIN INTO THE CANVAS!!
Persephone: ABOUT TIME!! Dang! Now Jay goes for the cover and hooks the leg! Come on and give me a three count!
ONNNNNNNNNNNNNNEEEEEEEE!
TWWWWWWWWWWOOOOOOOO!
THHHHHHHHRRRRRREEEEEEEEE!
Rich Russillo: KELTON KICKED OUT AT TWO!! THAT WAS A VERY CLOSE NEAR FALL FOR JAY JERRY JOHNSON AS HE ALMOST PICKED UP A HUGE VICTORY THERE!!
Persephone: Jay looks stunned that he didn’t get the win there. I don’t know why everybody looks so shocked. Stop being stunned and just keep fighting!!
Thadd Blazevich: That’s what he’s doing, bro. He pulls Kelton right back to his feet and he hoists him onto his shoulders–
Rich Russillo: NOW IT’S KELTON’S TURN TO THROW ELBOWS AS HE THROWS ELBOW AFTER ELBOW TO THE SIDE OF HIS HEAD!
Thadd Blazevich: They turned out to be effective as Kelton gets free and lands feet first on the mat and shoves Jay to the ropes.
Persephone: Yawn. Jay comes back and goes for a pump kick—
Thadd Blazevich: KELTON GETS OUT THE WAY AT THE LAST SECOND AND BOTH MEN CONTINUE TO RUN TO THE ROPES ON THEIR RESPECTIVE SIDES!
Rich Russillo: Both men rebound off the ropes and Kelton is the first to strike AS JAY RUNS RIGHT INTO A KNEE STRIKE FROM JON KELTON!! WHAT A SHOT!!
Persephone: That was not bad. It would have been better if blood came out and a few teeth went flying. But I guess I can settle for that.
Rich Russillo: Jay might have been knocked out cold after “The Devil Made Me Do It” Knee Strike. Jay is down and Kelton quickly goes for the cover!
ONNNNNNNNNNNNNNEEEEEEEE!
TWWWWWWWWWWOOOOOOOO!
THHHHHHHHRRRRRREEEEEEEEE!
Persephone: OH COME ON!!
Thadd Blazevich: THAT WAS AWESOME!! JAY BARELY KICKED OUT AT THE LAST POSSIBLE SECOND! NEAR FALL FOR KELTON!!
Rich Russillo: We just saw Bronson’s reaction and he thought that Kelton had it there. We also saw Bethany just watching with no emotion showing on her face!!
Thadd Blazevich: I don’t sense a good aura from Dr. Bethany Blue. She is probably coming up with something very demented as we speak.
Persephone: Smartest thing you have said since you’ve got here.
Thadd Blazevich: Thanks… I think.
Rich Russillo: Alright. That’s enough. Jay was turned inside out after the knee strike, but he is still fighting in this match.
Persephone: Good for him. Let’s wrap this up!
Rich Russillo: Kelton is locked on Jay as he goes over to the corner and he crouches down. WE ALL KNOW WHAT THIS MEANS!!
Persephone: He’s gonna trip and fall and look like a bigger idiot than he already is?
Thadd Blazevich: No. I think that Kelton is going for his spear. He wants to end this match here and now, bro.
Rich Russillo: Kelton is looking for his “Final Atonement” as Jay is starting to move and get back to his feet. Listen to this crowd cheer and look at Bronson rooting in excitement.
Thadd Blazevich: If Kelton hits the spear, this match is over. Jay is using the ropes to get back to his feet. It takes a moment for the guy, but he has made it back to his feet–
Persephone: KELTON RUNS AT FULL SPEED FOR THE SPEAR AND JAY MOVES OUT OF THE WAY!! SPEAR AVOIDED AND THE IDIOT KEEPS ON GOING–
Thadd Blazevich: AND HE GOES SHOULDER FIRST INTO THE STEEL POST BETWEEN THE TURNBUCKLES!! THAT WAS AN UGLY CRACK, BRO!!
Rich Russillo: Jay pulls Kelton out of the corner and manages to hoist Kelton onto his shoulder before DROPPING HIM IN THE CENTER OF THE RING WITH “YKHM LAST LOVE”!!
Persephone: Weird name for a Spinning Pumphandle Emerald Flowsion, but I will tolerate it if it means the match is over. He goes for the cover!
ONNNNNNNNNNNNNNEEEEEEEE!
TWWWWWWWWWWOOOOOOOO!
THHHHHHHHRRRRRREEEEEEEEE!
Thadd Blazevich: KELTON KICKS OUT!! ANOTHER CLOSE NEAR FALL IN THIS CONTEST AND THE CROWD ABSOLUTELY LOVES IT, BRO!!
Rich Russillo: Jay thought he once again had the match there after that combination of offense, but this match is still going on and I don’t think anybody is going to complain about it.
Thadd Blazevich: I wonder if frustration has kicked in for either competitor. If so, then they are both masking it very well. These competitors are giving it their all, bro.
Persephone: Good gawd, please stop talking. You are driving me insane.
Thadd Blazevich: Yeah yeah. Either way, Jay brings Kelton back to his feet as he tries to lift him up for something. I am not even sure what this is.
Rich Russillo: It looks like Jay is setting up for his “Heaven’s Feel” piledriver, BUT WHEN HE WAS LIFTING KELTON UP, KELTON KICKED HIS LEGS OUT AND ACCIDENTALLY CAUGHT THE REFEREE IN THE FACE WITH HIS BOOT! THE REFEREE IS DOWN!
Persephone: OH GREAT!! NOW THIS MATCH WILL NEVER END!! FOR THE LOVE OF GAWD!! I HATE THIS!!
Rich Russillo: Jay has Kelton set up for the piledriver, BUT WAIT A SECOND!! WHAT THE HELL IS GOING ON?
Persephone: DR. BETHANY BITCH IS IN THE RING! SHE WALKS OVER TO JAY, WHO HAS HIS HANDS FULL WITH KELTON–
Thadd Blazevich: BETHANY JUST BLASTED JAY IN THE FACE WITH THE HARDCORE CHAMPIONSHIP BELT! BRO, THAT WAS SO DIRTY!!
Persephone: Leave it to this slut to try to make this about herself. Normally I am fine with this shit, but I don’t like her.
Thadd Blazevich: KELTON GOT DROPPED, BUT HE WAS ABLE TO FLIP THROUGH AND LAND ON HIS FEET AS JAY IS NOW TRYING TO RECOVER FROM THE BELT SHOT! BETHANY ROLLS OUT OF THE RING UNDETECTED BY THE REFEREE! BRO, JAY IS UP AND HE TURNS AROUND–
Rich Russillo: RIGHT INTO THE SPEAR!! “FINAL ATONEMENT” BY JON KELTON! JAY IS OUT AND KELTON HOOKS THE LEG! THE REFEREE IS TURNING AROUND AND SEES THE COVER! DAMN THIS SUCKS!!
ONNNNNNNNNNNNNEEEEEEE!
TWWWWWWWWWOOOOOOOO!
THHHHHHHHHRRRRRREEEEEE!
(DING! DING! DING!)
(‘Lost In The World’ starts playing again as Kelton slowly rolls off of Jay. Bronson appears to be glad Kelton won, but isn’t sure what to think about the interruption during the match, as Bethany has an emotionless look on her face as Bella Braxton announces the final decision of the match.)
Bella Braxton: Here is your winner… JON KELTON!
Thadd Blazevich: Dude, if there is a way to take the sails out of a good match, this is certainly one way to do it.
Rich Russillo: I agree! This was a great match between two of Voltage’s top stars and the ending was taken away thanks to the Hardcore Champion.
(Kelton gets back on his feet as Bronson enters the ring as both he and the referee raise Kelton’s arms in victory. The referee then goes to check on Jay as they leave the ring and head up the entrance ramp.)
Persephone: Why is anybody shocked about this? Adam’s Skanky Wife is a spotlight whore who doesn’t want the attention on anybody else but herself. Greedy bitch.
Thadd Blazevich: Well, Jay is sitting up in the ring, bro. He looks at Dr. Bethany Blue and is pissed off, man. It sucks that he ended up losing the match.
Rich Russillo: It does, but it doesn’t take away from the fact that Kelton is victorious and we congratulate him on the victory! And look at Bethany! She is being very cocky outside the ring as Jay watches on.
(Bethany holds up the Hardcore Title to a chorus of boos as she starts to head up the entrance ramp as Jay gets back to his feet and storms out of the ring.)
Persephone: Oh look! A sore loser sighting!!
Thadd Blazevich: Dude, Jay is running full speed to Bethany and Bethany has no idea–
Rich Russillo: AND JAY ATTACKS BETHANY FROM BEHIND! Bethany is still on her feet AND THESE TWO ARE FIGHTING BACK DOWN TO RINGSIDE!!
Persephone: I guess this is what people consider beating the hell out of each other. Sad fight if you ask me.
Rich Russillo: Well I certainly would call it that as BETHANY TRIES TO CRACK JAY WITH THE HARDCORE TITLE BELT AGAIN, BUT JAY GETS OUT OF THE WAY!!
Thadd Blazevich: Dude, Jay grabs Bethany and SMASHES HER FACE AGAINST THE RING APRON AND AGAIN FOR GOOD MEASURE!!
Rich Russillo: Now Jay grabs hold of Bethany and RUSHES HER FORWARD BEFORE JUST SLAMMING HER RIGHT INTO THE RING STEPS!! GOOD GAWD!
Persephone: She didn’t even make a good thud! Sad.
Thadd Blazevich: He grabs Bethany one more time AND JUST SLAMS HER FACE INTO THE STEPS AGAIN! DUDE, I THINK BETHANY’S FACE CAUGHT THE CORNER OF THE STEPS!
Persephone: Who cares? It might improve her looks!
Rich Russillo: Jay has a smirk on his face as he heads up the entrance ramp. He might have lost the match, but he sure as hell doesn’t look like a loser right now.
(Jay walks up the entrance ramp as Bethany has turned onto her back and we can see that Bethany has been busted open.)
Thadd Blazevich: Dude. Bethany is starting to wear the infamous crimson mask. What a statement by Jay to leave the Hardcore Champion bleeding.
Persephone: She has never looked better.
Rich Russillo: This might be obvious, but things are just starting to heat up between Jay Jerry Johnson, Dr. Bethany Blue, and the Hardcore Championship. Oh what a war this is gonna be.
(The final shot shows the referee checking on a bleeding Dr. Bethany Blue before cutting to Jay as he motions around his waist for the Hardcore Title before the camera fades elsewhere….)
(Sunday Night Voltage continues as we see Sofia Clarke standing in an undisclosed location backstage at BC Place Stadium in Vancouver, British Columbia. She appears to be wearing an all-white dress for the occasion, as she has a nice smile towards the camera, looking as confident as usual. She begins speaking, talking towards not just the audience at home but also to those watching inside BC Place Stadium!)
Sofia Clarke: Welcome back to Sunday Night Voltage, ladies and gentlemen! It’s been an action-packed episode thus far here in beautiful Vancouver. We have some great matches still to come tonight on the show, one of them being our main event, a number one contendership match for Adam Lucas’ EAW World Championship as Chris Elite and Cody Maverick vie for the opportunity to face him in his first defense at Bloodsport! Right now, however, I’m going to speak with a man who has a lot on his mind and someone who has a lot to say. Please welcome my guest at this time… COSMO GOLDWORTHY!
(Cosmo emerges into the scene as the crowd delivers a negative reaction towards him. The new blood lets determined and focused, as Sofia says to him…)
Sofia Clarke: Thank you for taking the time to do this interview, Cosmo. I apr–
Cosmo Goldworthy: Yeah, yeah… whatever. What’s your question?
(Sofia looks annoyed by Cosmo’s attitude, but shrugs it off as she asks her…)
Sofia Clarke: Well, Cosmo… Since you have been drafted here on Voltage, what are some ideas you have for this upcoming season to make it a memorable season for you, as the competition here on Voltage is quite stacked, if we’re being honest?
(Cosmo has a confused look on his face as he answers right back to Sofia by saying…)
Cosmo Goldworthy: Stacked??
Sofia Clarke: Yes, Cosmo, it’s Sta–
Cosmo Goldworthy: Man, don’t repeat yourself, I heard you the first time. If you want to know what my ideas are for this season, it’s simple… I’m going to be taking this very seriously. I’m not here to just mess around and let everyone go by me; I’m going to take advantage of everything that’s going to come my way! I don’t plan to walk out of this season with Voltage empty-handed. I said this before, but coming out of Pain for Pride, my name had no weight; I have had a rocky start to my career, but with that being said, this is a new season for Mo Money! I couldn’t get what I wanted from last season, I couldn’t become the New Breed Champion or win the 24/7 Battle Royal, but with a fresh start on a new brand… this time around, I’m going to be looking for an impact and fast!
Sofia Clarke: That’s great to hear, Cosmo. I guess this leads into my next question: what do you have your eyes on currently that makes this season an impactful one for you?
Cosmo Goldworthy: Well, Sofia–
???: Well, that’s an amusing question.
(The camera pans over to reveal Kai Rabeaux, who interrupted Cosmo’s interview time. Cosmo looks quite annoyed that Kai interrupted him as he continues to speak to Sofia.)
Kai Rabeaux: Like, honestly, Sofia… do you expect Cosmo to have his eyes on anything at the moment? We all need to be a little honest about ourselves, and that honesty should be reciprocated more from Cosmo about himself.
Cosmo Goldworthy: Are you talking right out of your ass, Kai? I already said that coming out of Pain for Pride, my name didn’t have the biggest weight, that it was a rocky start for me, but I ain’t going to allow it to mess with me this new season and have my eyes towards what will make it successful.
Kai Rabeaux: Whose fault was that, exactly, Cosmo? It’s your fault things didn’t exactly go well last season, and I mean, you had the opportunity to take the New Breed Championship from Effy McAvoy, and instead, you thought it was a better idea to send her messages thinking you were on vacation in Guatemala. You could honestly be a champion right now, but instead, you’re not; you look at last season as just a rocky start when it could have been much more. This also includes the 24/7 battle royal, and guess who came out of that match with the contract in hand? Was it Mo Money? No, it was me. I came out on top of the match with not just 4 eliminations but also by being the last one standing and earning my accolade. If you weren’t able to achieve these things last season, you shouldn’t expect things to get better.
(Cosmo has a very annoyed look on his face towards Kai as he responds right back by saying…)
Cosmo Goldworthy: First of all… who do you think you are, interrupting my interview time like that, glazing yourself on your own accord, not when I’m giving what I look to achieve this season here on Voltage? Secondly… I was being honest about myself. I was being honest before the match I had against ARIA last week, and the result of that match pisses me off, too. So don’t come into my lane thinking you can just talk on my behalf and thinking one other way about me.
Kai Rabeaux: Awww? Did I tug on a heartstring, Cosmo? Did what I said ring true to you? Look, not everyone wants to hear the truth, but sometimes you just have to, Cosmo. Fortunately, while you have been busy not being able to capitalize on these opportunities, I have made the most of the past six months here in EAW. I have most of the opportunities that have been sent my way, and they include winning at Pain for Pride and gaining the contract that comes with it. It’s only a matter of time before I become a champion in this promotion, while others, including yourself, struggle in their stagnation.
(Cosmo has a light smirk and chuckles a little bit as he responds to what Kai just said to him by saying…)
Cosmo Goldworthy: You might make a damn good comedian one day because the stuff you’re saying to my face is making me chuckle a little bit. You didn’t tug on any heartstrings, Kai, you’re just a man trying to lower me down when all I’m doing is being focused. What I’m doing is making sure this season goes better for me, and yeah, last season should have gone better, but I can’t fixate on that now. All I can do now is put even more work in and become the champion I know I can be.
Kai Rabeaux: How can we all be so sure? If things didn’t progress for you last season, how are things going to go this time around, genuinely? I’m just on a different level compared to most in this brand; my skills and abilities are just in a different stratosphere, and holding on to this 24/7 contract is an indictment of that statement. I hold the gift that can make me a champion with the right chance and the right opportunity. I have that advantage because I was better than everyone else at Pain for Pride, especially you, Cosmo.
Cosmo Goldworthy: Is that so?
(Kai nods his head as Cosmo thinks for a moment before he responds right back to Kai as he says to him…)
Cosmo Goldworthy: So Kai… since you’re so confident in your abilities, and why you’re the one holding the 24/7 contract…. You would have no problem putting that contract on the line against me… unless, of course, you can’t.
(Kai hears the challenge being made by Cosmo, and he starts to laugh at the challenge. Cosmo looks annoyed as Kai responds to him by saying…)
Kai Rabeaux: Cosmo, be serious for one moment, please. You’re only making things worse for yourself by trying to challenge me for this 24/7 contract. We all know what the result will be anyway, so what’s even the point of trying to take this from me?
Cosmo Goldworthy: Oh, you don’t have that fire in you, huh? You get a challenge thrown your way, and all of a sudden, Kai Rabeaux is nothing more than a bitch.
(The crowd in the arena gasps at what Cosmo says as Sofia puts her hand over her mouth at what Cosmo said to Kai Rabeaux. The 24/7 contract holder looks furious as he responds to Cosmo.)
Kai Rabeaux: Alright, Cosmo, if it’s a match you want for the contract, I will let you have that luxury. I’ll see you around.
(Kai leaves the interview with an angry look. The camera pans back over to Sofia as she tells Cosmo.)
Sofia Clarke: I guess… Thank you for the interview, Cosmo.
Cosmo Goldworthy: Yeah, whatever.
(Cosmo abruptly leaves as the camera focuses on Sofia Clarke looking on before it eventually fades off as we cut to a commercial break here on Sunday Night Voltage.)
(A commercial is shown for dog food.)
(Voltage returns from commercial break as the camera focuses on Sofia Clarke once more, as this time, she is standing in front of a large LED board with Voltage graphics on it, inside of an interview set replicating a wrestling ring. Still wearing a white dress for the evening, she smiles towards the camera as she begins to speak to not just those in the stadium in Vancouver, but those around the world as well.)
Sofia Clarke: Welcome back, everyone, to Sunday Night Voltage. We already heard from Cosmo Goldworthy right before, as a confrontation between him and Kai Rabeaux took place while I was conducting my interview. Right now, however, I have another guest that I would love to speak with, so ladies and gentlemen, please give a warm welcome to… THE CASH IN THE VAULT WINNER… THE FIRE-BREATHING DRAGON… HANS GRAYSON!!
(Hans enters the frame as the crowd explodes into cheers, as the hometown boy has made an appearance here tonight in Vancouver. Hans has a smile on his face as he’s wearing his casual attire, black sweatpants, and a black sweatshirt, holding onto the Cash in the Vault briefcase as he says to Sofia.)
Hans Grayson: Hey Sofia.
(Sofia has a smile across her face as she responds right back to Hans Grayson and tells him…)
Sofia Clarke: Hello, Hans! Thank you for joining this interview live here tonight on Voltage.
(Hans shares a smile right back to Sofia as he responds to her thankfulness by saying and asking…)
Hans Grayson: Yeah, no problem, Sofia. It’s great to be here in my hometown in Vancouver and visit some of my close family, so what do you want to ask me?
Sofia Clarke: Well, Hans… Last season was certainly one for you that had plenty of high points and low points, but it all ended up with you once again winning at Pain for Pride and becoming the Cash in the Vault holder. It was a brutal match, and you ended up being the man to retrieve that briefcase, so my question to you is now that you have that briefcase, now that you’re Mr. Cash in the Vault, what do you hope to accomplish this season here on Voltage?
(Hans thinks about it for a few moments before he responds to Sofia and tells her…)
Hans Grayson: That’s a great question, Sofia, and to be frank with you, having this briefcase in my possession has given me an opportunity that most don’t have. You know I have been a part of Dynasty for the last few seasons, and as sad as it was to leave that brand, being a part of Voltage has made me excited. Being a part of this brand has a level of energy, and I’m ready to see what’s going to happen. I mean, this brand is full of talented competitors; it is stacked to the brim with competition, and I love that. This is a whole new scenery for me, Sofia, but thankfully, I am a man who can adapt to any situation, and being a part of a new show is no different. What I look to accomplish this season is not just becoming a world champion and choosing to fight for that title at my discretion, but being in the ring with some of these competitors, battling with people that I know will take me to my absolute limit.
Sofia Clarke: That’s a great answer, Hans, as I do want to ask who these competitors are, specifically, that you are looking to square up against this season?
Hans Grayson: Well, Sofia… There are so many great individuals in this brand that I would love to step foot in the ring with, examples being—
???: Hold on just a second!
(Hans and Sofia seem confused, but that confusion would turn into annoyance as Hans turns around to see none other than his longtime rival, the King of Elite winner, Drake Armstrong, standing by. He enters the interview scene as the mild frustration is seen in the face of the Cash in the Vault holder as Drake continues to speak.)
Drake Armstrong: Many great individuals in this brand, yes, I agree with you, Hans! We may not be eye-to-eye with one another, but even you can admit I am someone in this brand that is at the top of the elite competitors Voltage has to offer. Hell, I would even include you in that conversation!
(Hans looks confused as to why Drake had just complimented him in a way, as Hans responds to Drake.)
Hans Grayson: What the hell do you want, Drake? You want to fight me in another match, like the ones we have had while we were in Dynasty?
(Drake puts his hands up as he tells Hans…)
Drake Armstrong: Woah! Please calm yourself, Hans, I don’t come with hostility towards you. I have come to you… With a proposition. You see, earlier in the night, Bronson Daniels and Jon Kelton challenged me to a match at Bloodsport. Those heathens wanted a match against me, but not just any match, but a tag team match, and I would need to find a suitable partner to be on my side. Of course, I’m not happy about this. I’m not happy that I am teaming with someone, especially considering that this roster is full of nothing but Neanderthals, but even with that said… I think for your self-interest… You should be my partner for this match against Elysium.
(Sofia looks quite surprised by this, and so does Hans Grayson, who has a mild, confused, and surprised look on his face that Drake asked him to be his partner. Hans responds right back to Drake by saying to him…)
Hans Grayson: Are you being serious?
Drake Armstrong: Of course.
Hans Grayson: Why would you want to team with me? Why would you want to be partners with me? We have a deep-rooted history between us, and we have practically been each other’s rivals for the past few years, which have been filled with mutual hate. We are practically opposites! After everything we have said to each other… Why do you want me to be your partner?
(Drake thinks for a moment before he responds right back to Hans Grayson by saying to him…)
Drake Armstrong: I’m not saying we have to be best friends now, I’m not saying we’re going to be holding friendship bracelets and whatnot. However, let me remind you that this is your chance to battle and take out two individuals in the world title picture. You said this division is stacked, correct? You said this brand is filled to the brim with talent, so why not battle against a team like Elysium and make things easier not just for me but for you as well?
Hans Grayson: So you want me to be involved in this mess you’ve gotten yourself into with Bronson Daniels and Jon Kelton because it would be easier for us when it comes to the world championship picture?
Drake Armstrong: Look, Grayson, the history between us is there; we do not have the best relationship from the matches we have had against each other and the things we said to each other. I wouldn’t team with anybody on this brand, but if it means that the title scene gets clearer, if it means that Elysium is nowhere near Adam Lucas and his world title, then I will partner with anybody who can see the bigger picture. You have your Cash in the Vault, I have my King of Elite, we both have guaranteed opportunities at the EAW World Championship, and if you used not your heart but your head, Hans… you would be my partner at Bloodsport to battle Bronson Daniels and Jon Kelton.
(Drake is doing his best to convince Hans to team with him to battle Elysium at Bloodsport, as Hans is thinking about it. Drake, Sofia, and everyone in Vancouver are anticipating what Hans is about to answer with. Hans finally speaks and responds to Drake by saying…)
Hans Grayson: Hmmm…
Drake Armstrong: Well???
(Hans then proceeds to shrug his shoulders as he tells Drake Armstrong…)
Hans Grayson: I’ll think about it.
(Hans then proceeds to shake Sofia’s hand, thanking her for the interview as he leaves the scene. Drake looks on as Sofia is still standing by. It looks like Sofia was going to say something to Drake, but he just leaves as well. Sofia looks back into the camera and says…)
Sofia Clarke: An interesting development, to say the least: Drake Armstrong, who has gotten himself involved with a match against Bronson Daniels and Jon Kelton at Bloodsport, has asked Hans Grayson to be his partner. We’ll see if Hans says yes or no to his proposition. With that said, let’s go up to the guys over at commentary for our main event of the evening!
(Sofia shares one last smirk towards the camera before it eventually fades out as Sunday Night Voltage continues forward.)
(Voltage returns to ringside, where Bella Braxton can be seen holding a microphone in her hand.)
Bella Braxton: Ladies and gentlemen… The following contest is scheduled for ONE FALL!!!!!
Crowd: ONE FALL!!!!!!
Bella Braxton: AND IT IS FOR NUMBER ONE CONTENDERSHIP TO THE EAW WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP!!!!!
(‘Invincible’ by Pop Smoke hits, causing a loud and mixed reaction to come from the fans in attendance. Chris Elite begins to make his way out to the stage, and he has a confident look on his face, fully believing in his chances of finding himself back in the World Championship picture. After a moment, he begins to make his way down the ramp and towards the ring.)
Bella Braxton: Introducing first… From Brooklyn, New York… Weighing in at 210 pounds… CHRRRIIIIIIIIIIIIISSSSSSSS EEEEEEEELLLLLLLLIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIITTTEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!
Rich Russillo: We have a big number one contenders match coming up, and beyond that I think it’s a good chance for two great Elitists to let off some steam. I think things have definitely gotten a bit heated between Chris Elite and Cody Maverick as of late.
Thadd Blazevich: That’s right dude, but I think this match will be awesome, and if you see the confidence on Chris Elite’s face, I think he might just have this match won! He looks ready for this, that’s for sure.
Persephone: What’s that supposed to mean? God, you’re so stupid. Chris is confident, but he always is. The guy is a loser, and I’d be surprised if things ended any differently tonight.
(‘Kostas’ by Westside Gunn, Conway the Machine & Benny the Butcher follows, and this is met with loud cheers. The crowd is excited to see Cody Maverick make his way out to the stage, and Cody has a look of focus on his face as he stares at his opponent Chris Elite for a moment. Cody looks ready for this match, and before long he begins to make his way towards the ring, wanting to start this contendership match as soon as possible.)
Bella Braxton: And his opponent… From Las Vegas, Nevada… Weighing in at 235 pounds… COOOOODDDYYYYYYYYYYYYYY MAAAAAAAAAAAAAAVVEEERRIIIIIIIIIIIIICK!!!!!!!!!!
Rich Russillo: Cody Maverick is here, and if you’ve heard what he has said lately, he seems to be ready to take that next step for his career. If he can win this and get to Bloodsport, that’d be huge.
Thadd Blazevich: Sure would, but it won’t be easy. Chris has the experience, but Cody is a talented bro in his own right, man. This might be able to go either way, we’ve seen Cody do some great things even against more experienced dudes!
Persephone: So what? You know what, maybe Chris Elite does have a chance. Clearly the competition here is mediocre.
(Ding! Ding! Ding!)
Rich Russillo: AND HERE WE GO! The main event is underway and immediately the two men looking to fight for the EAW World Championship lock up in the center of the ring, struggling in the center of the ring as they both look to take control early on! Cody Maverick is the larger man and begins to use that to advantage as he begins to slowly power Chris into the corner of the ring, BUT CHRIS IS ABLE TO USE HIS OWN STRENGTH, BEGINNING TO PUSH BACK AS THE TWO MEN SLOWLY FIND THEMSELVES BACK IN THE CENTER OF THE RING!
Thadd Blazevich: Right on, bro! Chris putting some real strength on display, but my guy Cody is taking advantage of the situation by slipping behind Chris for a waistlock! Cody tries to lift Chris for a German suplex, BUT LOOK AT THAT, DUDE! CHRIS DROPS DOWN FOR A MODIFIED ARM DRAG, ROLLING CODY TO THE MAT BEFORE GETTING HIM IN A GROUNDED REAR CHINLOCK! We got some real graps in this main event right now. I didn’t expect that with how heated things have been, but I like seeing these two go at it like this.
Persephone: I don’t. Thankfully, Chris just let go of the hold before slapping Cody in the back of his head! I’m not interested in this match in the slightest, but I’m not too mad at seeing these two disrespect each other like this. Cody gets back to his feet and clearly isn’t amused, AND NOW THE TWO LOCK UP AGAIN, AND CHRIS TRIES TO GET CODY IN A HEADLOCK, BUT CODY IS QUICK TO ATTEMPT TO LIFT CHRIS UP FOR A BACK SUPLEX- ONLY FOR CHRIS TO BACKFLIP OUT OF IT AND LAND BEHIND CODY! Cody turns and swings at Chris, but Chris ducks under before running towards the ropes. He SPRINGBOARDS OFF THE MIDDLE ROPE, FOR A-
Rich Russillo: NO! CODY MAVERICK CAUGHT CHRIS, AND HE PLANTS HIM WITH A POWERSLAM BEFORE QUICKLY HOOKING THE LEG!
ONE!
Rich Russillo: CHRIS IMMEDIATELY KICKS OUT BEFORE SITTING UP, AND-
(*SMACK!*)
Rich Russillo: AND CODY MAVERICK RETURNS THE FAVOR, SLAPPING CHRIS ELITE IN THE BACK OF HIS HEAD!
Persephone: That probably did extra damage to Chris since he doesn’t have any hair on the top of his head.
Rich Russillo: I’d say that annoyed him more than it hurt- but Cody is able to take advantage anyway as he kicks Chris in the midsection as soon as he gets back up! Cody sends Chris into the corner of the ring before following behind, AND HE DELIVERS A CLOTHESLINE THAT DROPS CHRIS INTO A SEATED POSITION! CODY NOW WITH SOME VICIOUS STOMPS, THROWING EVERYTHING HE CAN AT CHRIS BEFORE THE REFEREE IS FORCED TO BEGIN COUNTING!
Thadd Blazevich: Cody is a real smart guy though, dude! He stopped as soon as the ref started counting, and he backs up into the opposite corner as he might have something big in mind! Cody begins running in towards Chris- BUT CHRIS ROLLS OUT OF THE CORNER, FORCING CODY TO STOP IN HIS TRACKS!
Persephone: Chris gets back up and rushes at Cody only to get lifted up and over the top rope- but Chris just landed on the apron, and he connects with a rope-assisted enzuigiri that causes Cody to stumble backwards. Chris now jumping onto the top rope, AND DELIVERING A SPRINGBOARD UPPERCUT!
Rich Russillo: Cody falls to the mat before stumbling back to his feet- ONLY FOR CHRIS TO SPIN AND WIPE CODY OUT WITH A HUGE DISCUS LARIAT! CODY PULLS HIMSELF INTO THE CORNER AFTER THAT, AND NOW CHRIS RUSHES INTO THE OPPOSITE CORNER BEFORE RUNNING FULL SPEED TOWARDS CODY MAVERICK- CONNECTING WITH HAWK EM!!! HUGE DOUBLE KNEES BY CHRIS ELITE, WHO PULLS CODY OUT OF THE CORNER BEFORE HOOKING THE LEGS!
ONE!
TW-
Rich Russillo: Great combination by the Hall of Famer, but the former National Elite Champion is not done yet as he kicks out before two!
Thadd Blazevich: That’s cool though, just means we get to watch these two keep cooking! Chris Elite lifts Cody Maverick up, AND IT LOOKS LIKE HE WAS ABOUT TO GO FOR A NORTHERN LIGHTS SUPLEX, BUT CODY DROPS AN ELBOW DOWN ONTO THE SHOULDER OF CHRIS ELITE! Cody drops back down to his feet and delivers a few more elbows, BEFORE KNEEING CHRIS IN THE MIDSECTION!
Persephone: Chris drops down to a knee and now Cody looks to lift Chris up for a vertical suplex- but Chris slips out of it and lands behind Cody before running the ropes. Chris runs back in- AND I GUESS CODY WAS LOOKING FOR A BACK BODY DROP, BUT CHRIS HAD IT SCOUTED AND INSTEAD KICKED CODY IN THE FACE! He made Cody look real stupid with that one, and now he grabs Cody in a ripcord setup, BEFORE TURNING HIM AROUND FOR THE BOZO SILENC-
Rich Russillo: NO! CODY JUST PULLED CHRIS IN, BEFORE TURNING HIM INSIDE OUT WITH A SHORT-ARM CLOTHESLINE! Cody making use of the situation there as Chris stumbles out to ringside, and Cody looks to follow behind here as he seems to have an idea in mind! Chris begins pushing himself up as he is approached by Cody- AND BEFORE CHRIS COULD EVEN REACT, CODY RUSHES IN, RAMMING CHRIS BACK FIRST AGAINST THE BARRICADE! CHRIS DROPS DOWN TO A KNEE, AND NOW CODY LIFTS CHRIS UP BEFORE DELIVERING A BACK SUPLEX TOSS ONTO THE SAME BARRICADE!
Thadd Blazevich: WOAH! Wicked combination, dude. I know Chris is gonna be feeling that in the morning. Chris falls off the barricade and back into Cody’s grasp, AND CODY SENDS CHRIS GUT FIRST INTO THE APRON! Cody sends Chris back in the ring, and I gotta give the guy some credit! If there was any way to cut down on Chris’ fire high flying offense, it’s by making a target out of those core areas! Get rid of those, and he won’t be in the air much longer.
Persephone: Cody slides back into the ring, AND HE IMMEDIATELY DELIVERS A KNEE DROP TO CHRIS ELITE’S BACK! If you ask me the right thing for him to do now is go for the cover, but instead he’s dragging Chris back to his feet before lifting him up into a fireman’s carry. I don’t know and I really don’t care what Cody has planned- BUT FOR SOME REASON, CHRIS IS ACTUALLY TRYING TO FIGHT OUT OF IT INSTEAD OF GIVING UP! What the hell is wrong with this idiot? I thought Chris was supposed to be washed, why’s he still fighting?
Rich Russillo: Were you not watching his fantastic work last season?
Persephone: You know I wasn’t.
Rich Russillo: :francis: Well anyways, Chris Elite is elbowing Cody Maverick in the side of the head, AND HE USES THE OPPORTUNITY TO SLIP DOWN CODY’S BACK FOR A SUNSET FLIP PIN!
ONE!
TWO!!
Rich Russillo: Cody kicks out and both men roll back to their feet- BUT CHRIS GOES LOW, CATCHING CODY OFF GUARD WITH A DROPKICK TO THE LEFT LEG! Chris is hurting after the damage he’s taken all over the midsection area, but I think he may have just made a nice target of his own with that attack to the leg! Chris knows it too, as he forces himself up and grabs Cody’s left leg, BEFORE DELIVERING AN ELBOW DROP ONTO IT!
Thadd Blazevich: That was gnarly, dude! Cody grabs his leg and rolls over towards the ropes, and he tries using them to pull himself up- BUT CHRIS KICKS CODY IN THE LEG! Cody stumbles away from the ropes, and now Chris grabs him before sending him into the corner of the ring- BUT CODY IS ABLE TO USE HIS POWER ADVANTAGE TO TURN IT AROUND, SENDING CHRIS INTO THE CORNER INSTEAD! Cody hesitates a bit after the pressure he put on the leg to do that, but he shakes off the pain before running towards Chris!
Persephone: ALL THAT TIME CRYING ABOUT HIS LEG GAVE CHRIS THE CHANCE HE NEEDED TO MAKE A MOVE THOUGH, AND HE GETS OUT OF THE CORNER! Cody crashes into the corner and begins to stumble out of it- RIGHT INTO A KNEE TO THE FACE BY CHRIS ELITE, WHO JUST DROPPED CODY WITH WHATEVER THAT MOVE IS CALLED!
Rich Russillo: HE CALLS IT “OPEN YA MATA”, BUT RIGHT NOW I THINK WE MIGHT BE ABLE TO CALL IT THE MOVE THAT’LL GET CHRIS ELITE TO A WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP MATCH AT BLOODSPORT AS CHRIS GOES FOR THE COVER!!
ONE!
TWO!!
THRE-
Rich Russillo: CODY MAVERICK IS ABLE TO GET THE SHOULDER UP BEFORE THREE!!! He couldn’t do a full kick out as Chris made sure to hook the bad leg, but Cody got the shoulder up and that’s all he needed! This match is still on, and now Chris Elite will need to come up with a new way to get the job done. Cody had an impressive season 18, and his National Elite Championship only ended through some serious interference. It won’t be easy keeping him down for the three count.
Thadd Blazevich: Right on, dude. Cody Maverick is a tough guy, but I think Chris Elite knows what he’s doing! Chris just rolled out to the apron, and he’s pulling himself up the turnbuckles and up to the top rope! I think bro has a real good idea in mind, but whatever he’s thinking can’t be too easy to pull off after all the damage Cody has done to the back and the stomach! Chris is standing on the top rope, AND HE DIVES OFF THE TOP ROPE WITH AIMIN FOR THE MOON!!!
Persephone: BUT CODY MAVERICK IS ABLE TO GET THE KNEES UP!!!
Rich Russillo: THAT’S RIGHT, AND I DON’T KNOW WHO CAME OUT OF THAT ONE WORSE!! CHRIS LANDED RIGHT ONTO THE AREA CODY HAD TARGETED WHILE HE WAS OUTSIDE OF THE RING, BUT AT THE SAME TIME, CHRIS ALSO LANDED ON THE AREA HE WAS TARGETING HIMSELF AS CODY HAD TO SACRIFICE HIS OWN LEG TO SAVE HIMSELF! BOTH MEN ARE IN SERIOUS PAIN RIGHT NOW, BUT THEY BOTH BEGIN TO PUSH THEMSELVES UP, NOT WANTING TO LET THE OPPORTUNITY TO REGAIN CONTROL SLIP PAST THEM AT SUCH A CRUCIAL MOMENT!
Thadd Blazevich: Both dudes are back up- BUT CODY CATCHES CHRIS WITH A JAB! ANOTHER JAB! ANOTHER ONE! That was like three in a row, dude! Chris is stunned, AND CODY GOES TO FINISH HIM OFF WITH THE DISCUS LARIAT- BUT HE COULDN’T ACT FAST ENOUGH WITH THAT HURT LEG, AND THANKS TO THAT CHRIS DUCKS UNDER IT! Chris grabs Cody from behind, AND HE CATCHES HIM WITH THE BOZO SILENCER! I think we’re at a point in the match where a move like that will actually do the damage, AND NOW CODY RUNS THE ROPES, LOOKING TO FOLLOW UP THE MOVE WITH-
Persephone: THE DEEP END!!! CHRIS BOUNCED OFF THE ROPES, AND CODY CAUGHT HIM WITH THAT UGLY SPINEBUSTER!!! I don’t think I’ve literally ever seen Cody win a match with that, but with the pain Chris’ back is already in, I think there might be a first time for everything! CODY HOOKS THE LEGS, HURRY UP AND COUNT REF!
ONE!
TWO!!
THREE-
Persephone: OH COME ON, ARE YOU SERIOUS?? Chris Elite somehow managed to kick out. No wonder Cody isn’t Champion right now, this guy is useless.
Rich Russillo: Well you have to consider it did nearly get the three count. Chris is clearly still feeling the effects of the damage Cody Maverick did to him. If Cody keeps up the pressure he may very well become the number one contender, but it won’t be easy, not with the damage that Chris Elite has done to his leg. You can see Cody trying to shake off the pain now. By this point, I imagine it’ll hurt every time he puts pressure on it, which is something he’ll have to do in order to deliver a good portion of his moves.
Thadd Blazevich: Cody is waiting for Chris to get back up, and that might be the smart move right about now with that leg injury! Cody might be looking to end this one with that Sin City Stunner, and we already know that move is radical! If that connects now, I don’t wanna say it, but Chris might be done for, bro!
Rich Russillo: Chris Elite is slowly able to push himself back to his feet, AND IT LOOKS LIKE THADD MAY HAVE BEEN RIGHT! CODY USES HIS GOOD LEG TO KICK CHRIS IN THE MIDSECTION FOR THE STUNNER!
Persephone: HE ISN’T ABLE TO THOUGH, BECAUSE CHRIS JUST CAUGHT THE LEG! CHRIS NOW SWEEPS CODY’S BAD LEG WITH HIS FOOT, AND HE BACKPEDALS BEFORE RUNNING IN FOR THE BOX OFFICE SMASH!!
Rich Russillo: CODY IS ABLE TO QUICKLY GET OUT OF THE WAY THOUGH, AND HE PUSHES HIMSELF UP JUST ENOUGH TO JUMP ONTO CHRIS ELITE WITH AN ELBOW DROP TO THE BACK! CODY WASN’T ABLE TO HIT THE FINISHING MOVE, BUT HE WAS DEFINITELY ABLE TO APPLY PRESSURE WITH THAT ELBOW TO THE BACK, JUST AS CHRIS WAS LOOKING TO GET UP!
Thadd Blazevich: Cody pushes himself back up, BEFORE DRAGGING CHRIS INTO POSITION TO LIFT HIM UP FOR A POWERBOMB! CODY IS FEELING THAT PAIN IN THE KNEE, BUT THIS DUDE IS ABLE TO BEGIN POWERING THROUGH IT, LIFTING CHRIS UP ONTO HIS SHOULDERS BEFORE CONNECTING WITH THE POWERBOMB!!!! THAT WAS AWESOME, DUDE!! CODY IMMEDIATELY TAKES HIS FOOT OFF THE MAT TO RELIEVE THE PRESSURE, BUT HE ROLLS CHRIS BACK UP AS HE TOTALLY ISN’T DONE!
Persephone: CHRIS JUST FELL BACKWARDS INTO THE ROPES THOUGH, AND AS HE BOUNCES OFF OF THEM, HE RUNS IN AND LEAPS AT CODY MAVERICK WITH THE OPP SPOTTER!!!! CHRIS ELITE JUST THREW HIS BOWLING BALL HEAD AT CODY MAVERICK, AND AFTER THAT I THINK BOTH MEN ARE DOWN FOR THE COUNT! You know what that means, ring the bell ref!
Rich Russillo: I don’t think it’s supposed to happen that soon, Seph! I won’t deny that both men are in bad shape though, as right now they’re both laid out on the mat! Cody Maverick used everything he had in him to endure his leg pain and connect with the Powerbomb, but Chris was also able to power through the pain in his back and drop Cody with the Opp Spotter! One thing is for sure, and it’s that both men want that World Championship!
Thadd Blazevich: This match has been insane, bro! I don’t even want it to end! Chris Elite is beginning to wake up, but I know his back gotta be killing him after everything Cody Maverick did! I don’t think Cody is doing much better though, and Chris might be able to use that to his advantage! That Opp Spotter might’ve been perfectly timed. Nothing will knock your lights out like an unexpected shot to the head, am I right bros?
Persephone: Will you shut up, already? Chris Elite grabs Cody Maverick and begins dragging him back up to his feet, AND NOW HE GETS HIM IN POSITION FOR DEAD ROSES- BUT CODY SLIPS OUT OF IT! He pushes Chris into the ropes from behind, AND CHRIS TRIES TO CAPITALIZE BY SPRINGBOARDING OFF THE ROPES FOR A MOONSAULT- BUT CODY GETS OUT OF THE WAY! CHRIS LANDS ON HIS FEET AND RUSHES BACK IN TOWARDS CODY- BUT CODY CATCHES CHRIS WITH A SPINNING SIDEWALK SLAM BEFORE HOOKING THE LEG!
ONE!
TWO!!
THREE!!!
Persephone: Alright, you can’t be serious, are you telling me Chris actually kicked out!?!?
Rich Russillo: He did, but that was a far weaker kickout than what we saw from Chris earlier! Cody is getting closer and closer to a potential victory, but so is Chris Elite! This match is definitely starting to wind down here, as neither man can keep their foot on the gas with the damage they’ve taken! They both are hurt right now, and the damage they have is severely limiting them. With this in mind, I genuinely think either man could end up winning this match and getting the Championship match.
Thadd Blazevich: Cody Maverick is pulling himself away from Chris Elite, and this dude is just awesome, man. Fighting with a leg problem like this is radical, but I don’t know if he’ll be able to win this as long as Chris is able to keep fighting! This is definitely a close one, and I think both of these guys are starting to stir now after all the time that just passed!
Persephone: Yeah, unfortunately they’re both starting to get back up, and I don’t really know what’ll come out of that, but it can’t be anything good. This should’ve been over by now.
Rich Russillo: Both men slowly make it back to their feet, AND CODY MAVERICK HITS CHRIS ELITE WITH A RIGHT HAND! Chris stumbles, BUT HE HITS CODY WITH ONE OF HIS OWN! NOW IT’S CODY THAT RESPONDS WITH ONE! NOW CHRIS! CODY NOW GRABBING CHRIS BEFORE HITTING A FOREARM! CHRIS HITS CODY WITH A FOREARM IN RETURN, AND NOW BOTH MEN JUST GO BACK AND FORTH TRADING FOREARMS AS THEY REFUSE TO BACK DOWN! WHOEVER COMES OUT OF THIS ON TOP MAY VERY WELL WIN THE ENTIRE MATCH AND BECOME THE NUMBER ONE CONTENDER TO THE EAW WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP!
Thadd Blazevich: CHRIS ELITE JUST LIKE, KICKED CODY’S BAD LEG OUT FROM UNDER HIM! CODY JUST DROPPED DOWN TO A KNEE, AND NOW CHRIS PULLS HIM IN FOR A FRONT FACELOCK-
Persephone: BUT CODY PUSHES HIMSELF FORWARD, RUNNING INTO THE CORNER AND SENDING CHRIS BACK FIRST INTO THE TURNBUCKLES! I guess they both came out of that one worse for wear, but Cody Maverick might’ve gotten the better of Chris there as he is able to lift Chris up onto the top rope. I don’t know what he could possibly be trying to accomplish right now though, he kinda got lucky just now.
Rich Russillo: I guess we’ll find out in a few moments! Chris Elite is up on the top rope and Cody Maverick begins to slowly climb up, AND NOW HE BEGINS DELIVERING BLOWS TO THE BACK OF CHRIS ELITE! CODY IS SETTING CHRIS UP, AND IT LOOKS LIKE HE MAY BE SETTING UP FOR A SUPERPLEX ON ELITE! IF A MOVE LIKE THIS CONNECTS WITH THE STATE ELITE IS IN, IT MAY VERY WELL BE THE END OF THIS ONE! THIS IS A VERY TOUGH POSITION THE HALL OF FAMER IS IN, AS CODY MAVERICK ATTEMPTS TO FIGHT THROUGH THE PAIN IN HIS LEG, LOOKING TO LIFT CHRIS UP FOR THE SUPERPLEX!
Thadd Blazevich: AH NO, HE CAN’T DO IT! NOT COOL, MAN! CHRIS ELITE IS ABLE TO PULL HIMSELF BACK DOWN, AND HE BEGINS TO DELIVER SHOTS OF HIS OWN ONTO THE BACK OF CODY MAVERICK, BEFORE BEGINNING TO PULL CODY UP! CODY AND CHRIS ARE BOTH UP TOP, AND I THINK CHRIS ELITE HAS A WICKED IDEA OF HIS OWN RIGHT NOW, DUDES! WHAT’S MY GUY THINKING RIGHT NOW!?
Persephone: SOMETHING REALLY STUPID, BECAUSE CHRIS ELITE JUST TOOK CODY MAVERICK OFF THE TOP ROPE WITH A SUPERPLEX TO THE OUTSIDE!!! WHAT THE HELL IS WRONG WITH HIM!?
Rich Russillo: BOTH MEN HIT THE RINGSIDE FLOOR HARD, BUT I DON’T KNOW WHO CAME OUT OF THAT ONE WORSE!!! CHRIS ELITE JUST LANDED ON HIS HURT BACK AFTER ALL THAT, AND I THINK CODY MAVERICK MAY HAVE CAME DOWN ON HIS BAD LEG ON THAT LANDING! NEITHER MAN CAN GET BACK UP, IS THIS REALLY WHAT THEY’RE WILLING TO PUT THEMSELVES THROUGH IN ORDER TO GET AN OPPORTUNITY TO FIGHT FOR THE EAW WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP!?!? IT IS UNREAL WHAT WE ARE SEEING FROM THESE TWO RIGHT NOW!
Referee: ONE!… TWO!…
Rich Russillo: The referee is forced to begin counting though, and with the state these two are in, I don’t know if they’ll actually be able to get back inside of the ring! That might have actually been everything they have left!
Referee: THREE!… FOUR!…
Thadd Blazevich: It’ll totally suck if they aren’t able to continue bro, but I can’t be surprised! That was a gnarly landing. I know from experience how much landings like that hurt. It must be ten times worse with the injuries these two have right now, dude.
Referee: FIVE!… SIX!…
Persephone: They’re both somehow beginning to pull themselves to the ring. This is disgusting, they actually might make it.
Referee: SEVEN!… EIGHT!…
Rich Russillo: Both men grab onto the apron, are they gonna be able to do it!? THEY’RE BOTH TRYING TO PULL THEMSELVES UP!!!!
Referee: NINE!….
Rich Russillo: THEY CAN’T DO IT!!! CODY’S LEG GAVE OUT, AND CHRIS’ BACK IS TOO DAMAGED FOR HIM TO PULL HIMSELF INTO THE RING!!!
(The fans watch in disbelief, as at the very last second, both Cody Maverick and Chris Elite collapse back down onto the ringside floor, unable to break the count.)
Referee: TEN!!!!!!!
(Ding! Ding! Ding!)
Bella Braxton: Ladies and gentlemen… The following contest has been ruled a NO CONTEST, via DOUBLE COUNT OUT!!!
(The fans loudly boo as Cody Maverick and Chris Elite both remain laid out at ringside, struggling from the pain they’ve both endured tonight. Cody Maverick slowly pushes himself over towards the barricade, sitting against it and grabbing his leg, as Chris Elite sits against the ring apron. Both men are exhausted, but beyond that, they are in disbelief knowing how the match ended.)
Rich Russillo: No way, not like this! This was supposed to determine the number one contender to the EAW World Championship! What are we supposed to do now!?
Thadd Blazevich: I don’t know, bro. That wasn’t cool. This match was awesome, but it ended in such a sad way. I would’ve loved to see these dudes make it back in the ring and keep this match going, but instead I think we have no Bloodsport match!
Persephone: So… This match was a total waste of time? Jesus Christ, just when I thought this brand couldn’t get any worse, something like this happens.
(Neither Cody Maverick nor Chris Elite appear to be happy by what happened. They’re both at ringside seated, taking the time to recover after the match they just had. They stare at each other, and both of them are unsatisfied by how the match just ended. The same could be said for the fans, who are booing after seeing the match end in a no contest. However, after some time, ‘Everybody Knows (Unstoppable)’ by Royal Deluxe hits, which causes more of a positive reaction to come from the fans.)
Rich Russillo: Well look who it is! The EAW World Champion seems to be here, and I can’t say I’m surprised to see him make an appearance after the way this match ended!
Thadd Blazevich: What are we gonna do, bro? We can’t go without a World title match at Bloodsport, that wouldn’t be cool.
Persephone: It’s not like I exactly care to see either of these two fight for a World Championship, but Bloodsport is one of the only events of the entire year that guarantees a ton of blood. Going without a big match on the show would be pretty annoying.
(Adam Lucas begins to walk out to the stage, wearing his EAW World Championship around his waist, and carrying a microphone in his hand. Adam Lucas remains standing on the stage, and he looks at Cody Maverick and Chris Elite at ringside, just shaking his head seeing how the match between the two ended. Adam’s entrance music begins to fade out as he remains on the stage, and after a moment he begins to speak.)
Adam Lucas: I’ll be honest. After everything that’s happened over the last few weeks, including the way last week unfortunately played out, I can’t say I expected the number one contendership match you two have been waiting for to end without a winner. Honestly, it’s pretty disappointing. Coming out at the Draft and challenging me, attacking me on the same night, even working together to take me out last week, only for the sake of getting your own moment. What was the point of it all when you can’t even get the job done, not when it matters most, but when the opportunity you’ve been looking for all this time is right in front of you? You haven’t even made it to the Championship match yet, and had it been a lesser Champion standing here, you never would’ve.
Adam Lucas: Fortunately for the two of you, that’s not the kind of Champion I am.
(This receives a loud reaction from the fans. There’s not much of a reaction from Chris Elite and Cody Maverick, as the two are still hurt following their match. They are both looking over at the World Champion, who after a moment continues to speak.)
Adam Lucas: This contendership match was the solution that Captain Charisma and Eden Sinclair decided on to settle the animosity brewing between the two of you, and I get it. It’s still the beginning of the season, and facing each other for the opportunity to face me would’ve been the perfect way to set the tone for your season. I never cared for the outcome of this match though, and it’s because as far as I’m concerned, I have more than enough reason to face either of you. Chris staked his claim to my title. He had some bold words to say, and made it clear that after his Interwire Championship reign, my title is what was next for him. Bloodsport would’ve given me the chance to prove him wrong, but before I could say anything, Cody Maverick chose to strike. He didn’t rely on words. He didn’t go out there intending to make promises. He went out there and attacked me, wanting to make a statement. I wanted the chance to give him an answer, and seeing how things played out between the two of you tonight, I think there’s a very, very easy way we can settle this.
Adam Lucas: I’m going to defend this Championship at Bloodsport, because I’m not interested in allowing my Championship victory to go to waste because I chose to sit on the sidelines rather than do my job. I was never going to be willing to leave Bloodsport without defending this title, but after Voltage ended the way it did last week, I have even more reason to do what I’m about to do. At Bloodsport I’m going to put this Championship on the line, and since neither of you were able to win this match and earn the opportunity to face me, I’ll just have to defend this title against both of you, in a triple threat.
(This receives a loud reaction from the fans in attendance, who are excited hearing that the EAW World Championship match at Bloodsport will now be a triple threat. Cody Maverick and Chris Elite both appear to be surprised by what they just heard, and they appear to be unsure of what to think, knowing that they both wanted the chance to face Adam Lucas, but did not expect things to end how they did. Adam has a smirk on his face after this announcement, and as the fans quiet down, he continues.)
Adam Lucas: Of course, we can’t just have a normal triple threat at Bloodsport of all events, can we? Chris, I know it’s been a while since you were a member of the Voltage roster and Cody, you haven’t been on this brand at all. Last week you guys got a taste of what it’s like on this brand and to your credit, you were able to deliver. Bloodsport will be a different story entirely, though. It won’t be anywhere near as simple as last week’s main event may have been, and to make sure of this, I’m not going to waste any time finding out exactly what kind of triple threat this will be. I know Captain Charisma has been itching to do this anyway, so I might as well get straight to it.
(Adam turns around and gestures to someone backstage after this, as the fans wait in anticipation. After some time, a crew member can slowly be seen beginning to push a large wheel out towards the stage, which causes loud cheers to come from the fans, who can recognize exactly what that wheel is for. Adam notices the reaction, and begins to speak after hearing the cheers.)
Adam Lucas: I can see they already know what I’m about to do, but I’ll still explain for the two of you down at ringside. This is known as the Bloodsport Wheel of Death, and what I’m about to do is find out what kind of stipulation our triple threat will have. To be honest, I couldn’t care less what kind of stipulation this match has. It doesn’t matter what we’re about to get ourselves into, because I intend to retain this Championship no matter what the wheel lands on. However, one thing I can’t deny is that I’m interested in seeing exactly what it’s going to be. You two both made challenges in your own way, but the difference between you and I is that I’m already used to going to war for this. I’m used to doing whatever it takes to walk out with the gold. There’s nothing on this wheel that can surprise me, because I already spent the entirety of last season putting my life on the line, all for the sake of ending the season with this Championship. If you think you can take this Championship from me you’ll need to bring everything you have from Bloodsport, because you’ll have to survive whatever this wheel has to offer, and an opponent that’s already prepared for the worst.
(After this Adam turns towards the wheel, before finally turning and spinning the wheel. The fans are excited seeing the wheel spin, and they eagerly wait to see exactly which stipulation the wheel will land on, knowing just how many crazy stipulations have been used at Bloodsport over the years. The wheel continues to spin for some time, but as time passes it progressively slows down, which causes even more excitement to come from the fans as they know they won’t have to wait much longer to find out what the stipulation will be. Eventually the wheel comes to a stop, and a smirk appears on the face of Adam Lucas, pleasantly surprised by what the wheel landed on.)
Adam Lucas: And the stipulation to our match… Is the Cage of Death.
(This causes the crowd to explode with cheers.)
Rich Russillo: WOW! I can’t say I expected a stipulation like this to be the stipulation for Bloodsport! We know Adam Lucas has history with cage matches, as just earlier this year he faced Jake Smith and Michael Machina in a High Voltage triple threat! Now it’s Adam walking in as the Champion, and it appears he’ll be walking into the Cage of Death!
Thadd Blazevich: Sweet! My guy Adam Lucas wanted a hot start to his title reign, well I don’t think it gets much better than this! This dude is putting his title on the line against both Chris and Cody in a huge triple threat, and now it’s gonna be in the Cage of Death! This has all the makings of a banger!
Persephone: Well, I’m not mad at that. At least it’s not some tame stipulation. These three clearly don’t like each other, so at least now they can follow the name of the stipulation and actually kill each other.
(The fans are still cheering after seeing the stipulation chosen, and Cody Maverick and Chris Elite, though still processing what they just heard, both appear to be focused on what’s next, knowing that they will both be getting their Championship match at Bloodsport, even if it didn’t happen entirely how they wanted it to. After a moment, Adam Lucas begins to speak once more.)
Adam Lucas: I was wondering what kind of stipulation this wheel would land on. Knowing Captain Charisma, it could’ve been basically anything. It could’ve been a Scaffold match, Fans Bring the Weapons, or something far more violent. It looks like the Cage of Death is where we’ll be spending Bloodsport, and to be honest, I’m pretty satisfied with that decision. It looks like Bloodsport will be living up to its name after all.
(Adam Lucas raises his EAW World Championship after this, and there are cheers from the fans after hearing what Adam Lucas had to say as the match between the three now appears to have its stipulation. After some time, ‘Everybody Knows (Unstoppable)’ begins to play once more.)
Rich Russillo: I didn’t expect the main event to play out the way it did, and while it was initially disappointing seeing that these two fought to a no contest, I think the outcome of that draw may have made things even more interesting, as we now have ourselves a triple threat that’s basically guaranteed to deliver!
Thadd Blazevich: I know, right?? Adam Lucas is a tough Champ, bro. This is a fire way to start off a title reign. Who knows what’s gonna happen in a match like this?
Persephone: Other than someone dying, who cares? I don’t need either of these three as the face of this brand. What matters is the stipulation. Bloodsport is one of the only interesting shows of the entire year, and this is probably the best news I could’ve heard for the show.
Rich Russillo: Well we’ll definitely hear more as the weeks go by, but for now, it looks like we have our EAW World Championship match!
(Chris Elite and Cody Maverick briefly stare at each other, before turning their attention back to Adam Lucas, who has a determined look on his face as he holds up his EAW World Championship, seemingly ready for Bloodsport in the coming weeks. As the World Champion holds his title in the air, Voltage begins to fade to black for the final time.)
(EAW logo buzzes.)
