(EAW intro plays.)

(The intro fades into a highlight video of last week’s Voltage episode.)

(For the second week in a row, Ms. Extreme found herself banned from the building, but there was some good news for Ms. Extreme this time around. At King of Elite, she will be facing Dr. Bethany Blue for the Interwire Championship. The opening match of the night saw Lars Grier completely destroy Shaun Gascoigne. The match was nothing more than a glorified squash. Lars wanted to continue the beatdown on Gascoigne but his opponent for King of Elite, Consuela Rose Ava would come down and make the save. The next match of the night would pit Jesse Barlow against Shortfuse PAKA, and PAKA’s nemesis, Korey Gaines, would join commentary. The match would end when Korey got involved, and as a result PAKA would get the win via disqualification. One-half of SASS, Sarah Price, would take on Consuela in a great back and forth match. Consuela would pick up the win and both women would show each other a tremendous amount of respect. As Consuela would leave the ring, Lars would attack her and spear her right through the barricade! The other half of SASS, Sierra Bradford would compete in her first ever EAW Deathmatch. The newcomer would pick up her second win of the weekend after forcing Komatsu Ogawa to pass out in a submission hold. Terry Chambers and Andrea Valentine would meet in the middle of the ring after Terry called Andrea out. Terry would throw out a stipulation for their King of Elite match and Andrea would accept. That’s how we got ourselves a Chains Match for the EAW World Championship. As far the main event goes, well it was certainly filled with its fair share of fuckery. Ms. Extreme would show up after somehow getting a ticket to sit in the front row. Dr. Bethany Blue would be a little unsettled, especially after her trusted nurse, Nurse Goldstein, would have to leave earlier in the evening. Charlie Marr would of course take advantage of the situation. The tension between Ms. Extreme and Dr. Blue would boil over and Ms. Extreme would ultimately end up costing Dr. Blue a chance to make history and advance to the King of Elite finals. Ms. Extreme would end up arrested and led out of Voltage in handcuffs.)

(The highlight video fades out and we cut to live action inside the Stark Arena in Belgrade, Serbia. The Serbians are on their feet as “33rd Blakk Glass” by Sosmula & Zillakami plays throughout the arena. Gold and white pyro shoots from the stage and once the smoke clears, the camera cuts to Rich Russillo and James Peters who are standing up behind the broadcast booth. The Voltage duo wear T-shirts with a picture of Ms. Extreme’s mugshot on it :wow:.)

James Peters: Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to Sunday Night Voltage!

Rich Russillo: Last week, Charlie Marr became Voltage’s King of Elite finalist.

James Peters: But that was not without a little bit of controversy, Rich. Ms. Extreme would end up arrested thanks to her actions against Dr. Bethany Blue, and their match at King of Elite should be intense to say the least. It’s personal between those two women.

Rich Russillo: I feel like it’s going to be pretty personal later on tonight when Rex McAllister steps into the ring against Chris Elite. Last night on Showdown, Raven Roberts scored the win over Ahren Fournier, and no doubt Rex wants to keep that momentum going Fire and Ice. The two teams will meet at King of Elite with a chance to score a future match for the Unified Tag Team Championships. There’s a lot on the line there.

James Peters: The stakes are high everywhere because with each show, we find ourselves inching closer and closer to the big show. Pain for Pride will be here before we know it, and everyone wants to put their best foot forward from here on out. We have a great lineup, and I personally can’t wait to get things started.

Rich Russillo: Tonight’s matches are filled with Elitists looking to help themselves out as we move forward to King of Elite. Zak Simmons and Shawn Sturgis are looking to keep the ball rolling towards their showdown with New Breed Champion, Justin Windgate, and Sierra Bradford looks to continue sending the message to Darcy May Morgan that she should be competing for the Specialists Championship.

James Peters: Lars Grier and Terry Chambers are switching opponents for the night. Lars will take on Andrea Valentine in a rematch of sorts that dates back to Territorial Invasion 2018 when Lars defeated Andrea for the Openweight Championship. As for Terry, he is going to face Consuela Rose Ava, who is looking to avenge a loss she suffered with Andrea two weeks ago when Terry pinned her during a tag team match.

Rich Russillo: It’s lit!

???: AHEM!

(Rich and James stop talking and their attention is immediately diverted to the stage. The crowd is booing the hell out of Jordie Marr, who has just walked out. The petite blonde is dressed in a stunning midnight blue evening gown by Alexander McQueen and on top of her golden curls sits a beautiful platinum and jewel encrusted tiara.)

Jordie Marr: I said AHEM!!!!

(The boos are deafening at this point and Jordie has to cover her ears with her hands. That just makes the crowd react even louder and finally Jordie’s had enough.)

Jordie Marr: You people are so tacky! I’m not sure what I expected by coming to a country that only knows about war and political unrest, but whatever. That’s not going to stop me from introducing the man who has proudly ruled over this brand since June. The man, who in two weeks time will have his official coronation as king! All hail the King of Elite Answers Wrestling… KING CHARLES MARR THE FIRST!!!

(The booing doesn’t stop as “It Ain’t Safe” by Skepta starts to blast throughout the arena. Charlie Marr walks out dressed in a suit that matches Jordie’s gown and a crown that is similar to hers. Jordie looks at him with heart eyes and hooks her arm through his. Together, EAW’s royal couple begin to make their way down to the ring. Jordie walks up the steps first and sits down on the ropes for her king. Charlie gets into the ring, adjusts his crown, and waits for Jordie to step up beside him. She clings to his arm and passes him the microphone.)

Charlie Marr: That was such a lovely introduction from my wife and queen.

(Charlie kisses Jordie on the forehead and begins to talk.)

Charlie Marr: I’m a lucky man to have a woman who knows her role and loves it. The same can’t be said for that ball-less sack of shit, Jamie O’Hara. Not only did he allow his cumslut of a wife to beat him for the Answers World Championship back at Road to Redemption, he simped for her last night too. Imagine being a weak ass vanilla midget who’s armbar can’t even make a 130-pound woman tap out. It’s a sad fucking day when the so-called ‘Ace’ needs the help of a beached whale in order to advance to the King of Elite finals. Wonder what would have happened had Xander Payne not waddled his fat ass down to the ring and attacked Jamie? Would Jamie have actually won the match? I doubt it. I’m not buying this bullshit he is trying to sell about putting 2019 behind him and letting go of what he failed to fucking do. That dumb cunt continued to fail in the big-time situations. His fucking inadequacy cost him an Answers World Championship match against Theron Nikolas :mjlol:. Then he couldn’t follow up his victory at Grand Rampage at Pain for Pride, which really pissed me off because I did all the work in that match on my way to setting the record for the most ever eliminations. War Games was a fucking disaster. Imagine losing to three of the most useless sluts this sport has ever seen. Couldn’t be me. Jamie O’Hara makes me sick and if last year taught us anything, it’s that Charlie Marr is better than Jamie O’Hara. The biased fucking referees on Dynasty had to stop the match in order to save that husk of a former champion from having his career ended by me. At King of Elite, I finally get Jamie inside the ring again and mark my words, I’m going to emasculate him worse than Cameron Ella Ava does every time they’re in bed together.

Charlie Marr: As far as the Dynasty represenative goes, does it fucking matter at this point who it is? The Visual Prophet spent last season in my fucking shadow wishing to Gawd he could be Charlie Marr. The fact he’s got the balls to act like him winning is just a formality is hilarious because he’s too much of a pussy to face a glorified jobber when he’s supposed to face him. Ain’t nobody buying this bullshit about Viz making everyone wait. That faggot just doesn’t want to face the possibility that he is going to end up losing another big time match. There are very few things in this world that are guarantees. Charlie Marr being better than everyone is one of them. The Visual Prophet coming up short in a big match is another. We’re making the assumption he’s beating this other bitch, because who the fuck is NvL anyway? Never heard of her. But hey, that was the entire Dynasty King of Elite bracket, now wasn’t it? It was nothing more than a handful of jobbers and Viz, and the whole thing was designed to give him an opportunity he had no chance of getting otherwise. It will all be for nought though, because the only person who is leaving Italy with that crown is me.

Charlie Marr: When my EAW Championship was stolen from me at Road to Redemption, I made it my goal to destroy everyone and everything that tried to stand in my path. I want my championship back and I will get it back, and King of Elite is just another step towards getting that championship around my waist again. I will do whatever it takes to make sure that happens, and I will fuck up whoever tries to step in my path.

(Charlie pauses for a moment, and as he does “Stabbing In The Dark” by Ice Nine Kills begins to blast across the PA system. The audience seems a little shocked as Komatsu Ogawa saunters out onto the stage with a microphone in hand.)

Charlie Marr: Who the fuck are you?

Komatsu Ogawa: Truthfully, Charles, it doesn’t matter who the fuck I am in this scenario. What matters is that you are a man who likes a good fight and so am I. Now I have a match later on tonight, but teaming with a dumb fuck like The Woogieman and facing people like Zak Simmons and Shawn Sturgis is not what I had in mind when I signed with EAW. I want to face the so-called badasses of this brand, and you are a man who has been in a lot of wars. The Barbed Wire Massacre Matches you have been in are legendary and so are all the other crazy ass matches you’ve competed in. I’m a deathmatch master myself, and I’m out here to challenge you. You fancy yourself the King of EAW, well guess what? I’m the fucking Serpent King.

Charlie Marr: :skip:

(Charlie turns and looks directly at Jordie.)

Charlie Marr: Did you hire this Asian to play a joke on me?

Jordie Marr: What? No! Of course not.

Charlie Marr: I know you’re still holding a bit of a grudge from when I ruined our dinner in Paris a few weeks ago because I thought Malcolm Jones had gotten into our room, but fucking with me two weeks before I’m officially crowned King of Elite isn’t a smart move, babe.

Jordie Marr: Are you fucking serious right now? That man works here, and I think he’s legitimately challenging you to a match next week.

Charlie Marr: :skip:

(Charlie turns his attention back towards Komatsu who is leering at Jordie. The blonde feels a little uncomfortable and she moves behind Charlie, pressing her face against his back.)

Charlie Marr: So you really do work here?

Komatsu Ogawa: Stop clowning around. You know good and goddamn well that I’m one of the sickest bastards to ever step foot in this sport and I got no problem playing spoiler and ending your chances at heading to King of Elite.

Charlie Marr: The fact you are even out here addressing me leaves me baffled and confused. They really just sign anyone these days, and I really don’t understand this at all. Do you honest to Gawd think that you can just step out here and demand a match with me? Do you have a deathwish?

Komatsu Ogawa: Perhaps I do, but while I’m here I want to have some fun. Last week I got the blood of Sarah Price and Sierra Bradford on my hands, and despite coming up short in that match, I have never felt so alive.

Charlie Marr: Imagine losing to a slut whose only purpose is to suck the virgin dick of Drake King. Couldn’t be me.

Komatsu Ogawa: Imagine losing your world championship to someone you said had no place inside the ring.

(Charlie scowls.)

Charlie Marr: Alright, you fucking bozo. If you want to clout chase and have a match with someone actually worth a damn here in EAW, you got it. But don’t fucking blame me for what happens to you on Voltage. King of Elite is right around the corner and I wasn’t joking when I said I was going to rip everything that gets in my way to pieces. Your stupid ass, wannabe serial killer narrative and fake attacks don’t mean a goddamn thing to me because when you stare into my eyes, you are looking at man who has no heart. You are looking at someone who has no soul. You are looking at someone who has done unimaginable things inside the ring and has gotten away with it. The last thing you want is a match against me, so be careful what you wish for.

(“It Ain’t Safe” by Skepta begins to blast across the PA system, and on the stage, Komatsu Ogawa grins like a maniac having just gotten himself the biggest match of his career so far. He points at Charlie and makes a throat slashing gesture before turning and walking off. Charlie glares at his opponent next week while Jordie looks on in concern.)

(Voltage fades to commercial break.)

(Commercial break for the Netflix docuseries, ‘Cheer.’ Fall down the rabbit hole of the world of competitive cheerleader and procrastinate on your writing.)

(Voltage returns from break and cuts to Bella Braxton, who is inside the ring. She wears a gorgeous, fitted pink sequined cocktail dress and clear spiked stilettos.)

Bella Braxton: LADIES AND GENTLEMEN… THE FOLLOWING CONTEST IS SCHEDULED FOR…

Crowd: ONE FALL!

Bella Braxton: AND IT’S A TAG TEAM MATCH!

(“Stabbing In The Dark” By Ice Nine Kills echoes throughout the arena as Komatsu Ogawa appears on stage. He stops for a moment and glares at the crowd, as he EAW fans in attendance boo him out of the building. He then walks down the ramp)

Bella Braxton: Introducing first… from Tokyo, Japan… weighing in at 251 pounds… He is the Serpent King! Komatsu Ogawa!!!

James Peters: Komatsu Ogawa was very clear this week when asked to comment about his upcoming tag team match against Shawn Sturgis and Zak Simmons: he simply does not care.

Rich Russillo: I mean, why would he? He already defeated The Woogieman in single competition. He doesn’t have beef against Sturgis nor Simmons. But you know what, James? Komatsu is someone who loves to fight and he sure loves to hurt people as well. Tonight he gets not just one, but two opponents to hurt! I’m sure he’ll be happy. Please he has a huge match coming up with Charlie Marr next week!

James Peters: That’s right. Before the break, Komatsu came out and interrupted Charlie, challenging the former EAW World Champion to a match. During the break, Captain Charisma made it official and the two men will meet in next week’s main event!

(Ogawa approaches the turnbuckle as his music fades)

(“If Ya Smell” By Adam Massare blasts through the speakers as The Woogieman appears on stage, accompanied by Hannah Marin. The two walk down the ramp as the crowd reacts strongly to the entrance)

Bella Braxton: And his tag team partner… from Jacksonville, Florida, weighing in at 260 pounds… Accompanied to the ring by Hannah Marin, The Woogieman!

Rich Russillo: These two… just what in the world is happening here? Has Hannah Marin lost her mind? Her and Jesse Barlow used to be EAW’s number one couple!

James Peters: Hold on just a minute, partner. I am not entirely sure that Hannah Marin is happy with her current situation. All I know is that this intricate “love” triangle is going to unfold at some point and man, I am sure Jesse is going to beat the heck out of The Woogieman here.

(Hannah Marin doesn’t enter the ring and just stands at ringside while The Woogieman salutes the crowd)

(“King of the World” by Porcelain Black hits as Zak Simmons shows up on stage. He holds the Big Bak Bhampionship around his waist as he looks down to the ring. )

Rich Russillo: When I think of “Intensity” I think of Zak Simmons. This guy is one of the most fearsome fighters on Voltage and he is out here tonight on a mission.

James Peters: They call him The Machine for a reason. Zak Simmons is ruthless and relentless. Tonight The Woogieman and Komatsu Ogawa are going to find out just how tough the Big Bak Bhampion is.

(Zak Simmons enters the ring and stares down The Woogieman, as his music fades)

(‘Beautiful People’ by Marilyn Manson echoes throughout the arena as Shawn Sturgis makes his entrance)

Bella Braxton: And introducing his partner… from Riverside California, weighing in at 199 pounds, he is The Fresh Prince of Mid Air… Shawn Sturgis!

Rich Russillo: Many people said Shawn Sturgis and Zak Simmons cannot coexist, that they cannot work together as a team. This week Shawn Sturgis said it very clear: him and Zak Simmons will be on the same page tonight, they will learn how to work together as a unit. The Woogieman and Komatsu Ogawa will be their first victims.

(Shawn Sturgis creepily stares down his opponents as the referee tells him and Zak Simmons to back up to their corner so that the match can get underway)

(DING! DING! DING!)

James Peters: And here we go! The match is on! Looks like The Woogieman and Shawn Sturgis are going to start things off tonight, as Hannah Marin looks on by ringside.

Rich Russillo: The two lock up in the middle of the ring, let’s see who can get the upper hand in the early part of the match. The Woogieman pushes Shawn Sturgis to the ground with ease! Maybe Hannah’s presence at ringside is giving him extra power!

James Peters: You know what Rich!? I’d feel galvanized too if I had a beautiful woman such Hannah Marin following me around wherever I compete…. anyways! Back to the action! The Woogieman keeps up the pressure and launches Shawn Sturgis to the corner with a strong Irish whip. He tries to follow up with a corner body splash but The Fresh Prince of Mid Air gets out of the way just in time!

Rich Russillo: Nobody’s home! And now The Woogieman is stunned! Shawn Sturgis has the upper hand now and tries to make the most of it with a flurry of kicks as The Woogieman is trapped in the corner! Sturgis then hits Woogieman with a Snapmare that leaves him stunned in the middle of the ring.

James Peters: TAG! Now it’s Zak Simmons turn as The Woogieman is still sitting in the middle of the ring, stunned after that Snapmare. Simmons doesn’t waste any time and quickly applies a headlock on The Woogieman.

Rich Russillo: Smart man, he is trying to slow down the pace of the action and cut the ring in half. Woogieman struggles as the big arm of Simmons is wrapped around his neck! How can he get out of this predicament?

James Peters: With the power of love of course! You really think he would tap out in front of Hannah Marin!? Hell no! The Woogieman feels the energy from the crowd and his manager and somehow manages to get up to his feet again. A hard elbow to the chest of Zak Simmons! Another one!

Rich Russillo: Zak Simmons has to let go of The Woogieman… Simmons charges in for a Clothesline but Woogieman ducks underneath, bounces off the ropes and… SAMOAN DROP from Zak Simmons! What an impact! He goes for the cover!

ONEEEEE

TWOOOOOO

TH——

Rich Russillo: Kick out! It’s not over yet! We are just getting started! The Machine Zak Simmons made it very clear this week, the time for games is over! He is here tonight to win and it looks like he’s going to do just that. He picks up The Woogieman again, wraps his arms around him and hit him with a BELLY TO BELLY Suplex!

James Peters: The Woogieman bounces off the mat almost lifeless as Komatsu Ogawa doesn’t really look like he cares about what’s happening inside the ring! Apparently he truly meant it when said he didn’t care about Woogieman and this tag team match!

Rich Russillo: That might be true but Woogieman is in a world of trouble now as he really needs to get the tag and catch a breather! Zak Simmons and Shawn Sturgis did a perfect job in cutting the ring in half and isolating him. Zak Simmons is now stalking The Woogieman as he is slowly getting back up to his feet, using the ropes as leverage. Zak Simmons hits him with a well placed kick to the gut, then puts him in the Powerbomb position…

James Peters: The Woogieman is fighting back! Straight punches to the face of Simmons who just has to let go! The Woogieman lands on his feet… kick to the gut and SNAP DDT!!! He got all of that one!

Rich Russillo: It is now or never for The Woogieman, he has to make a tag right now! Komatsu Ogawa is not reaching for his partner but that doesn’t matter. The Woogieman is crawling towards his corner as Zak Simmons is still recovering! The Machine is stunned and doesn’t even know where he is!

James Peters: And Woogieman makes the tag! Komatsu Ogawa is now the legal man! The Serpent King isn’t wasting any time and he charges in, hitting Zak Simmons with a strong clothesline and another one! Zak Simmons is down and out!

Rich Russillo: Momentum is definitely on Ogawa’s side right now. Zak Simmons gets back to his feet… but Ogawa hits him with a straight jab to the face, so hard it makes him turn around, leaving his back exposed. Komatsu Ogawa gets down to his knees, put his head between Zak’s legs and powers him up for an Electric Chair! I can’t believe this!!! He somehow managed to lift Simmons on his neck!!! Komatsu just hit him with a double knee facebreaker on his way down! He calls that the Jörmungandr!!! Will it be enough?

ONEEEE

TW——

James Peters: Shawn Sturgis breaks up the pin! And now The Woogieman gets inside the ring as well! All Hell is breaking loose as all four competitors are now inside the squared circle! Sturgis and The Woogieman are going at it in the corner, exchanging blows after blows and neither of them seems to be letting up!

Rich Russillo: Simmons just flattened Komatsu Ogawa with a Spinebuster! Meanwhile Woogieman has left Shawn Sturgis stunned in the corner… CLOTHESLINE FROM THE WOOGIEMAN!!! Sturgis is thrown out of the ring all the way to the floor and he almost crashed into Hannah Marin who got out of the way just in time.

James Peters: The referee tries to take back control of the situation as Simmons is still on the attack. Ogawa counters and slaps him on the cheek! ANGLE SLAM FROM THE WOOGIEMAN! He just hit Zak Simmons from behind with a devastating Angle Slam! Now the referee has had enough! He forces The Woogieman out of the ring! But the damage has already been done! Ogawa crawls on top of Zak… the cover…

ONEEEE

TWOOOOOO

THR——

Rich Russillo: NOOO! It’s not over yet! Ogawa is in disbelief, he doesn’t know what to do. Meanwhile The Woogieman is jumping on the apron, HE WANTS THE TAG! Komatsu Ogawa struggles back to his feet and tags him in!

James Peters: Shawn Sturgis is out like a light, Zak Simmons and The Woogieman are the legal men, while Komatsu Ogawa is recovering in his corner. The Woogieman is stalking Zak Simmons, he needs to end this now! Bring it home kid! The Woogieman is calling for it… is he going for the People’s Elbow?

Rich Russillo: The Woogieman bounces off the ropes… Nobody’s home! Zak Simmons managed to get out of the way! He gets back to his feet as The Woogieman is stunned. A stiff elbow knocks Komatsu Ogawa off the apron… The Woogieman charges in but Zak Simmons catches him with a kick to the stomach… ELITE ENDING!!! Zak Simmons just hit the Elite Ending on The Woogieman right in the middle of the ring! This has to be it! The cover…

ONEEEE

TWOOOOOO

THREEEEEEEE

(DING! DING! DING!)

Bella Braxton: Here are your winners, The Machine Zak Simmons and The Fresh Prince of Mid Air, Shawn Sturgis!

(Shawn Sturgis crawls back inside the ring and shakes Zak’s hand. Meanwhile the camera shows Hannah Marin looking on at ringside)

Rich Russillo: High drama! That match could have gone either way! Tag Team matches are always unpredictable, you never know what’s going to happen! But in the end, Zak Simmons managed to survive and put this match away with a sick Elite Ending.

James Peters: The Woogieman has nothing to be ashamed of. He put on one heck of a match. But now I’m afraid he has other problems to take care of, two problems to be precise. Hannah Marin and Jesse Barlow.

(We cut to a commercial for King of Elite, the upcoming FPV.)

(A promotional ad for King of Elite airs highlighting the past history between Jake Smith and Harlow Reichert. The two Showdown Elitists will meet once with the PURE Championship on the line as King of Elite comes to you from the Stadio Olimpico in Rome, Italy. Check out King of Elite on February 8th, 2020, only on Free-Per-View!)

(When Voltage returns from break, Bella is once again seen. It’s time for the next match!)

Bella Braxton: THE FOLLOWING CONTEST IS SCHEDULED FOR…

Crowd: ONE FALL!!!

(“Land of the Innocent” by Feathers begins to play and the crowd erupts in cheers.)

Bella Braxton: INTRODUCING FIRST… BEING ACCOMPANIED TO THE RING BY SIERRA BRADFORD… WEIGHING IN AT 121 POUNDS… FROM LONDON, ENGLAND… SHE IS ‘THE GUARDIAN ANGEL’ SARAH PRICE!!!

(Both members of SASS appear on the stage, all smiles, and full of energy. They wave to the crowd and begin making their way to the ring, slapping the hands of the fans along the way.)

Rich Russillo: These two just bring forth much needed positive energy here on Voltage! Sierra and Sarah have made it their mission to stand up to bullying and spread good vibes here on Sunday nights.

James Peters: Tonight, Sarah is facing perhaps the biggest bully of them all here on Voltage in Veena Adams, and I can’t wait to see how this match plays out. If Sarah can defeat Veena tonight, it would be her biggest win to date. Regardless of Veena’s record since her return, she is still an Adams, and beating someone with Veena’s pedigree is still a very big deal here in EAW.

(SASS slip into the ring and take their corner. Sierra and Sarah start talking amongst themselves as Sarah’s music fades out. It’s immediately replaced by “ME” by Taylor Swift ft. Brendon Urie. All the cheers for SASS immediately turn to jeers.)

Bella Braxton: AND HER OPPONENT… WEIGHING IN AT 125 POUNDS… FROM GREENWICH, CONNECTICUT… SHE IS VEENA ADAMS!!!

(The boos get even louder as Veena steps onto the stage. She looks completely disgusted by everything she is seeing and it’s plain as day she has absolutely no desire to be in Serbia.)

Rich Russillo: Considering Veena suffers from RBF, you never really know what kind of mood she’s in. She didn’t hide the fact she felt extremely put out that she had a match this week, and no doubt she is looking to start this year off in better shape than she ended the last one on.

James Peters: Things just haven’t gone Veena’s way on Voltage, but it’s hard to find any sympathy for her. Everything that’s happened to Veena on this brand is her own doing and no one else’s. She can get back on track tonight, start fresh for this year, but Sarah is no joke inside that ring. When people say this woman is a future champion, they mean it, because she has all the tools necessary to become a huge star in this business. She just needs to polish some things up, but that will come in time.

(Veena gets into the ring and glares at SASS. The referee asks both women if they’re ready and even though Sarah is, Veena is not. She brushes past the referee and screams at Bella to hand her a microphone.)

Rich Russillo: Listen to this crowd as Veena takes the microphone! They don’t want to hear her talk at all.

James Peters: I don’t blame them. I have never once come to Voltage thinking ‘Gee, I can’t wait to hear what Veena has to say.’

Rich Russillo: :wow:

(Veena looks around at the booing crowd and her eyes narrow.)

Veena Adams: BOOOO! BOOOO! FUCK YOU TOO.

(The really sends the crowd into an uproar. Sarah and Sierra look at one another and hide their smiles, but that doesn’t stop Sierra from motioning to the crowd and encouraging them to get louder.)

Veena Adams: You want to boo? Fine. I’ll wait. I have nothing but time.

(The spoiled princess folds her arms across her chest and just takes in the reaction of the crowd. When it becomes clear that Veena really is content to wait, Sarah rolls her eyes and asks for a microphone of her own.)

Sarah Price: Why the stalling tactics, Veena?

(Veena looks down her nose at Sarah, and the look on her face is nothing but pure hate.)

Veena Adams: I’m not sure why you are addressing me like you are familiar with me. It was just a few months ago that I was your boss here on Voltage, so if anything, you should really be addressing me as Miss Adams.

Sarah Price: We both know that’s never going to happen, and we both know that no one in this building wants to hear whatever garbage is about to come out of your mouth. We are both here to wrestle, and in my humble opinion, that is exactly what we should do.

Veena Adams: Well no one asked for your shitty opinion, and after the way these ungrateful fans have reacted towards me since I walked out here, I’m definitely not letting them see me wrestle tonight. This whole fucking brand is a joke and you know what? So are you. Your stupid fucking sunshine and rainbows attitude makes me sick to my stomach and it’s people like you that just destroy this business I love so much. It is a fucking insult that I have to be here tonight to wrestle someone like you. You are fucking trash and this is exactly the kind of thing I wanted to eliminate from Voltage. No doubt this is going to be a lop-sided match because what the fuck do you have in your arsenal that can really stand up to me? I was trained by legends and my lineage is second to none. I’m wrestling royalty and you are NOTHING, Sarah. NOTHING.

(Sarah looks over at Sierra and rolls her eyes.)

Sarah Price: The things you’re saying are things I’ve heard since I got here. You just manage to put a little more bark in your bite. But here is something you need to learn about me, Veena. Words are just that… words. I refuse to let them hurt me, and I’m going to make sure your words don’t hurt anyone else on Voltage.

(Veena can’t help herself. She laughs in Sarah’s face. Sarah looks back at Sierra, who gives her an affirmative nod.)

Sarah Price: You hate Voltage and you hate being here, so why don’t you just put your Voltage career on the line?

Rich Russillo and James Peters: WHAT?!

James Peters: Did I hear Sarah correctly?!

Rich Russillo: Judging from the look on Veena’s face, I would say that you did.

Veena Adams: Did you really just ask me to put my Voltage career on the line? What are you, stupid?

Sarah Price: You think I’m nothing and so far below you that I stand no chance in this match, so why not just put up or shut up? I really don’t like you and I want to beat you, but if I don’t, then that’s on me. I will have to live with what I failed to do, and you get to continue being your awful self here on Sunday nights.

Veena Adams: Those Beating Heart cunts couldn’t rid this brand of me because despite my setbacks, I’m still here. I’m still going. I still want to make this shitty, mismanaged brand a better place.

Sarah Price: With all due respect to the Beating Hearts of Voltage, none of them stepped up and challenged you for your spot on this brand.

(Sarah had a valid argument there. Even though the Beating Hearts of Voltage had gotten the better of Veena time and time again, and were the reasons Veena and Charlie no longer had any power on this brand, the one thing hadn’t done is run the Adams spawn off for good. Veena shook her head, chuckling to herself.)

Veena Adams: Alright little cunt, if that’s the game you want to play tonight, then so be it. But know this. After I beat you tonight, I’m going to make your life a living hell, and that goes for your partner too. The fact you had the fucking audacity to make such an absurd challenge to me goes to show how fucking stupid you really are.

(Sarah just shrugs and after an encouraging pat on the back, Sierra gets out of the ring. Veena laughs once again and turns her back, shedding her ring coat. The referee calls for the bell.)

(Ding! Ding! Ding!)

James Peters: Well this match has certainly tak-

Rich Russillo: SARAH PRICE JUST CAUGHT VEENA WITH ‘PLOT TWIST’!!! THE BICYCLE KNEE STRIKE JUST CAUGHT VEENA IN THE FACE AS SHE WAS TURNING AROUND TO GET SET FOR THE MATCH! SARAH WAS WAITING!!!

James Peters: SARAH QUICKLY CLIMBS TO THE TOP ROPE! ‘HAPPY ENDING’ MOONSAULT! IT CONNECTS! IT CONNECTS! IT CONNECTS! SARAH WITH THE COVER!

(The entire sold-out crowd starts to count.)

Crowd: OOONNNEEE… TTTTWWWWOOOO…. TTTTTHHHHHRRRRREEEEEEEEEE!!!!!

(Ding! Ding! Ding!)

Rich Russillo: :damn:!!!!

James Peters: :damn:!!!!

Bella Braxton: LADIES AND GENTLEMEN… HERE IS YOUR WINNER! SARAH PRICE!!!!

(“Land of the Innocent” by Feathers begins to play and a jubilant Sarah rolls out of the ring and leaps into the arms of Sierra!)

Rich Russillo: SARAH PRICE JUST ENDED THE VOLTAGE CAREER OF VEENA ADAMS! AND IT TOOK ABOUT THIRTY SECONDS!!!!

James Peters: Shocked. Stunned. Floored. Holy shit! That just happened!

(Sarah and Sierra are jumping up and down in excitement, and every single person in the crowd is on their feet.)

Rich Russillo: This is by far the biggest moment of Sarah’s career and you can see it all over her face, James. Since she’s come to EAW, she’s made it her mission to get rid of bullies and stand up for the people who don’t necessarily have a voice. Tonight, she tricked Veena into accepting a challenge for her career and she made sure she was ready. Sarah Price really is a superhero.

James Peters: I don’t even know what to say other than this might be one of the best things I have ever seen in my life.

(Sierra and Sarah have made their way halfway up the ramp before they stop. They take a few seconds to enjoy the moment before Sierra takes Sarah’s hand and raises it in the air. The audience continues to shower them with cheers, and that’s when the camera cuts to inside the ring.)

(Veena Adams is sitting up, clutching her stomach from where the moonsault connected, and she seems a little confused as to what’s happened. The referee is explaining it to her, and that’s when it dawns on her.)

Veena Adams (Off Mic): No.

Referee (Off Mic): I’m sorry, Veena. She beat you fair and square.

Veena Adams (Off Mic): I wasn’t ready!

Referee (Off Mic): The bell had been rung.

Veena Adams (Off Mic): I WASN’T READY YOU DUMB FUCK! MY BACK WAS TURNED! I WAS TAKING OFF MY COAT!!!

(The referee shrugs and goes to walk out of the ring.)

Rich Russillo: VEENA JUST GRABBED THE REFEREE BY THE NECK AND SHE’S CHOKING HIM! SASS HIT THE RING AND VEENA IMMEDIATELY GETS THE HELL OUT OF THERE!

James Peters: Veena is on the ground now pitching an absolute fit! Her Voltage career is over and there’s nothing she can do about it! She is screaming obscenities and stomping her feet, and I have never seen her look more enraged than she does right now! :lupe:

Sarah Price (Off Mic): GOODBYE VEENA!

(All of a sudden a smirk crosses Sierra’s face. She calls for a microphone.)

Sierra Bradford: Na na na… na na na… hey hey hey goodbye…

Veena Adams (Off Mic): SHUT UP!

Sarah Price & Sierra Bradford: Na na na… na na na… hey hey hey goodbye…

Veena Adams (Off Mic): SHUT UP! SHUT UP! SHUT UP!

Crowd: Na na na… na na na… hey hey hey goodbye…

Veena Adams (Off Mic): SHUT UP! SHUT UP! SHUT THE FUCK UP!

(Tears of pure anger fill Veena’s eyes and she takes a look at everyone who is waving at her. She takes several deep breaths, covers her ears with her hands, and lets out a scream. The singing just gets louder and even Rich and James join in. Several EAW officials come out and they gently take the screaming and crying Veena to the back. Once she’s gone, SASS turn to one another and hug, and Voltage fades into a recap for Dynasty.)

(A recap of Friday Night Dynasty plays showing the EAW World Heavyweight Championship match between TLA and Osamu Arcichida. After an incredible back and forth match, TLA would hit the corkscrew 360 senton to put Osamu away and retain the championship. TLA’s King of Elite opponent, Drake King, would attack after the match and curb stomp TLA right onto the championship.)

(Voltage returns and cuts to Captain Charisma’s office. The Voltage Commissioner is sitting behind his desk, looking at something on his phone when someone knocks on the door.)

Captain Charisma: Come in.

(The door opens and in walks Jalyn Garcia. The talented Elitist gives Captain Charisma a put out look as he walks into the office.)

Jalyn Garcia: You wanted to see me.

(It wasn’t a question. It was a statement and Jalyn’s voice was flat. Captain Charisma smirks and motions for Jalyn to take a seat. With a sigh, The Wildheart slumps into a chair and looks across at the commish.)

Captain Charisma: I did want to see you. The match you had a couple of weeks ago with Zak Simmons showcased just a fraction of what you are able to do, and I wanted to tell you congratulations for that win. It was well earned.

(Jalyn shrugs his shoulders.)

Jalyn Garcia: It’s Zak Simmons. Winning was a given.

Captain Charisma: That’s not necessarily true. Zak Simmons has done nothing but improve with each match he competes in, and at King of Elite he finds himself with a chance to dethrone Justin Windgate and win the New Breed Championship. He’s not a pushover.

(Jalyn rolls his eyes.)

Jalyn Garcia: Whatever. We’ve already had a conversation about what you feel I am capable of doing, anyway. All I did a couple of weeks ago is get in the ring and do my job. I redeemed myself from what happened against Rex, and now I’m just waiting to see what’s next.

Captain Charisma: Well that’s what I want to talk to you about, Jalyn. We do need to talk about what’s next. There is so much untapped potential in you and we both know you haven’t really gotten a chance to show it. You’ve had flashes of brilliance, and there have been some times where I’ve had to question your motivation. Mentally, I feel like you are in a better place now, and hopefully that means you are ready to cope with everything it takes to truly become an EAW Elitist.

(Jalyn can’t help but feel a little bit defensive.)

Jalyn Garcia: Well, I came in knowing this wasn’t going to be easy. I know it takes a lot of drive, determination, and motivation to be a top level Elitist. I know I’m talented, or else people wouldn’t spend their time on me. I can’t really help that some days are harder than others, but that is my own battle to fight. I didn’t get the job done against Rex, but I wasn’t gutted. It wasn’t the result I wanted, but I showed I can bounce back. I do have that competitive drive inside of me.

(Captain Charisma nods his head.)

Captain Charisma: I’m glad because you really are a future star, and it’s going to be up to you to see how far you go. Your fate rests on your own shoulders, and that’s not something to take lightly. All the greats seize the moments they’re given and make the most of them. Success isn’t guaranteed every single time, of course, but setbacks don’t have to define you.

Jalyn Garcia: I don’t really think I’ve let them define me.

(Captain Charisma keeps his expression neutral.)

Captain Charisma: I think you are a little guilty of being your own worst enemy.

(Jalyn doesn’t reply and for a few seconds, silence fills the office. Finally, Captain Charisma decides to break it.)

Captain Charisma: I want to give you a chance to showcase your untapped potential.

(Jalyn gives him a curious look.)

Jalyn Garcia: I’m listening.

Captain Charisma: Starr Stan, Jenny Punk, and myself have decided to put together a match featuring an Elitist from each of our brands to take place at Clash of Kingdoms. The winner of the match is going to get a future shot at the New Breed Championship. I’m sure you know more than most how important winning that championship can be.

(Jalyn definitely knew what winning the New Breed Championship could mean to someone’s career.)

Captain Charisma: That championship has been held by CM Bank$, Xavier Williams, Chris Elite, Rex McAllister, and of course Jamie O’Hara just to name a few. All of those men are in the Hall of Fame, or will one day be in the Hall of Fame. Not to mention that championship basically jump started the career of Raven Roberts. Of course, like all championships, the belt has had a few bad apples and total flops hold it as well. That doesn’t take away from the fact it’s a highly sought after championship and could very well take someone like you, someone who has the talent, right to the next level. There’s no doubt in my mind that you will be able to defeat whoever Dynasty and Showdown decide to place in that match, and whether Justin retains at King of Elite, or we crown a new champion in either Simmons or Sturgis, you have a great chance of winning your first championship here in EAW.

(Jalyn remains quiet, taking in Captain Charisma’s words, and just thinking about what this could possibly mean for him.)

Captain Charisma: You have to want this, though. I can give you the opportunity, but you’re the one who has to make the most of it. Hard work beats talent when talent doesn’t work hard. You need to remember that.

(To his credit, Jalyn refrained from rolling his eyes. No one would ever understand the battle he fought inside his own head on a daily basis. He knew that no other person could really match him inside the ring, but he was fully capable of beating himself and that was something he had to learn to overcome. He finally gets up, brushes his hair back again, and heads for the door.)

Captain Charisma: Are you going to be ready for Doha?

(Jalyn sighs as he reaches the door, his hand brushing the door handle.)

Jalyn Garcia: Yeah. I’ll be ready.

(Captain Charisma nods and lets Jalyn leave without saying another word. Voltage fades back to ringside.)

(The camera cuts to Bella Braxton in the middle of the ring)

Bella Braxton: Ladies and gentlemen the following contest is scheduled for…

Crowd: ONE FALL!!!

(‘Natural’ by Imagine Dragons plays up to cheers as Terry Chambers makes his way out to the stage. He looks around with a determined look before rolling his shoulders and making his way to the ring shadow boxing along the way)

Bella Braxton: Introducing first… from Detroit, Michigan… weighing in at 287 pounds… THE BARBARIC CARNIVORE… TERRY CHAMBERS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Rich Russillo: Terry Chambers has high hopes going into this matchup. He hopes to beat his opponent tonight then go onto face off for the EAW Championship at King of Elite, if he wins tonight this match could seemingly be a boost heading into this match.

James Peters: Just imagine the possibilities. But if time shows well like three weeks ago when Terry got the pin over Consuela, it might not be so different. He came for a fight tonight and he plans to take out one more Beating Heart tonight.

(Terry enters the ring and raises one arm in the air before looking around and giving a smirk before going to his corner and warming up as ‘Natural’ fades out. ‘We Appreciate Power’ by Grimes plays up as Consuela Rose Ava makes her way out to the ring. She hypes up the crowd as she gives a smile before raising her arms in the air and heading to the ring interacting with the crowd along the way)

Bella Braxton: And his opponent… residing in Los Angeles, California… weighing in at 120 pounds… THE PERFECTIONIST… CONSUELA ROSE AVA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Rich Russillo: Meanwhile on Consuela’s side she still feels like she let her partner, Andrea Valentine down three weeks ago in the tag match when she took the pin for her team. I think we know for sure she wants to make things right.

James Peters: She did say she’s not heading into this match with the intent to lose. She’s got a lot to prove and I’m sure she wants to put her words into action tonight without any mishaps going on.

(Consuela enters the ring and goes to the top rope raising two arms in the air before jumping down and beginning to warm up giving a glance at Terry as ‘We Appreciate Power’ fades out and the Ref signals for the bell)

( DING! DING! DING! )

Rich Russillo: This match is underway as Consuela Rose Ava and Terry Chambers quickly lock up a collar-and-elbow tie-up. Consuela immediately relinquishes her side of the hold, ending it as she goes around his waist and pushes him away. Terry turns around as Consuela jumps up! EUROPEAN UPPERCUT!

James Peters: Chambers is unfazed by it as Ava comes rebounding off the ropes for a second try! CHAMBERS TAKES HER DOWN WITH A SHOULDER BLOCK!! Terry now comes off the ropes, Ava jumps down, prompting Terry to leap over as he comes off the ropes once again for another shoulder block!

Rich Russillo: Chambers continues to ground his opponent here as he bounces off the ropes! AVA JUMPS UP AND TAKES HIM DOWN WITH A HURRICANRANA!! CHAMBERS QUICKLY RISES UP TO HIS FEET AND MEETS AVA IN THE MIDDLE!! HE GRABS HER BY THE HAIR AND THROWS HER OVER THE TOP ROPE!!

James Peters: Ava lands safely on the apron as Chambers charges into her! CHAMBERS GETS HIT WITH A ROPE-ASSISTED FOREARM! Ava sprints across the apron, ducks his arm and comes back in. CHAMBERS WITH A CLOTHESLINE THAT SENDS AVA SPLATTERING ONTO RINGSIDE!! AVA WITH A HARD PLUMMET ONTO THE RINGSIDE FLOOR AS CHAMBERS QUICKLY RUNS THE ROPES!! SUIIICIIIIDDEEE DIVE!!!

Rich Russillo: THE BARBARIC CARNIVORE GOES FLYING THROUGH THE ROPES AS HE GETS CONSUELA BACK INTO THE SQUARED CIRCLE. Chambers steps through the ropes, connects with a big boot across the head, leaps into the air and drives his body into the heart of Consuela Rose Ava with a senton. He shoots the half.

ONE… TW-

James Peters: Ava gets her shoulder up. Chambers immediately engages in a chinlock, looking to slow down the pace of this match and soften up his opponent. Ava however, still has plenty of fight left in her as she starts to fight out of the hold with bodyshots. Chambers takes her down with a snapmare, kicking back and LANDING A DEVASTATING KICK ACROSS THE BACK OF AVA!

Rich Russillo: Ava screeching in pain as Chambers grabs her hair, pushing her head forward and clearing the target zone as HE POUNDS THE BACK OF HER NECK WITH A KNIFE-EDGE CHOP! What a brutal display of strikes as Chambers stomps her body into the ground, then rebounding off the ropes and JUMPING UP!! ANOTHER SENTON!!

James Peters: NO!!!! CONSUELA MOVES OUT OF THE WAY AND REELS HIM INTO AN ARMBAR!! CHAMBERS COULDN’T GET THE MONKEY GRIP IN TO AVOID THE FULL INITIATION OF THE LOCK AS AVA CONTINUES TO UNRELENTLESSLY PULL HIS ARM BACK! BUT CHAMBERS QUICKLY GETS HIS FEET ON THE MAT AND DEADLIFTS HER OFF THE CANVAS!

Rich Russillo: CHAMBERS GOES FOR A POWERBOMB!! BUT CONSUELA ESCAPES THE HOLD AND DECKS HIM WITH A SCORPION KICK! Chambers is staggered on knee, opening up a window of opportunity for Consuela as she comes off the ropes and over the head of Chambers! FLIPPING DOUBLE KNEE BACKBREAKER!! CHAMBERS CATCHES HER IN MID AIR, POPS HER UP INTO THE SKIES, AND SLAMS AVA DOWN WITH A SIT-OUT POWERBOMB!

ONE… TWO….

James Peters: KICKOUT! Chambers showing how powerful his arsenal is in this match as he grabs the chin of Ava and batters her chest with another heavy knife-edge chop. Ava trying to catch her breath, but Terry’s pack mentality refusing to let her recuperate as he hoists her up into a suplex hold! Ava drives her knee into the crown, evading the suplex as she stands on her feet.

Rich Russillo: Chambers charges in, BUT EATS A KNEE TO THE FACE, COURTESY OF CONSUELA ROSE AVA!! It seems Terry was going in for the legs, but Ava was one step ahead and met him halfway with the point of her knee. Chambers is groggy while Ava sprints towards him. He picks her up, sending her over the ropes and onto the apron. He turns around and gets blasted with a rope-assisted enziguri.

James Peters: Consuela putting her foot on the pedal here as she leaps onto the top rope and springboards! CHAMBERS CATCHES HER ONTO THE ROPES, GRABBING HER TIGHTS AND BRINGING HER INTO A SUPLEX!!! AVA GOES AROUND THE HEAD, PLACING HER KNEES ONTO HIS NECK AND BRINGING HIM DOWN INTO A BACKSTABBER!

Rich Russillo: Ava doesn’t elect to go for the cover and that’s understandable as she is feeling the effects of two-hundred and eighty pounds landing onto her knees. Ava fends off the leg pain as she is perched on the top turnbuckle! SHE SOARS!!! ELBOW DROP!! NO!!! CHAMBERS CATCHES HER ON THE GROUND AND GOES FOR THE CLUTCH!! BUT AVA QUICKLY MANEUVERS OUT OF THE HOLD AND PINS HIM DOWN!

ONE… TWO… T-

James Peters: HE ESCAPES!!! Both elitists get up to their feet and charge into each other. Ava is quick to get up as she spins around, connecting with a gut kick, following up with a kick to the face and A DROPKICK TO THE KNEES, GROUNDING THE BARBARIC CARNIVORE! Chambers is down on both knees as Ava jumps up! STOMPING BOTH HANDS SIMULTANEOUSLY AND SPINNING AROUND!! SPINNING HEEL KICK TO THE FACE!

Rich Russillo: CHAMBERS DUCKS, AVOIDING THE KICK AS HE SHOVES AVA INTO THE ROPES!! AVA COMES REBOUNDING AND BLASTS HIM WITH A SHOOT KICK TO THE JAW! CHAMBERS IS STUNNED AS AVA GOES AROUND HIS WAIST, WRAPPING HER ARMS AND ATTEMPTING FOR A GERMAN SUPLEX!! BUT CHAMBERS KEEPS HIS GROUND ON THE MAT!

James Peters: Terry slaps her wrist, releasing out of the hold and turning around! CHAMBERS DIVES IN FOR A CLOTHESLINE! AVA DUCKS THE ARM, SHOOTS UP AND DRILLS TERRY CHAMBERS WITH A JUMPING NECKBREAKER!! SHE GOES FOR THE LATERAL PRESS!

ONE… TWO…

Rich Russillo: KICKOUT! Ava giving herself no time to fully recollect her thoughts as she impatiently bites her nails in the corner! SHE CHARGES INTO HIM!!! SHOTGUN DROPKICK!! NO!! CHAMBERS GRABS BOTH LEGS IN MID AIR AND GOES FOR A ONE-LEGGED BOSTON CRAB!! BUT AVA IS QUICK TO USE HER FREE LEG TO LAND UPWARD KICKS INTO TERRY!!! TERRY GRABS BOTH LEGS, GOES BACKWARD INTO THE GROUND AND USES THE MOMENTUM TO SEND AVA INTO THE CORNER!

James Peters: AVA GETS HER FEET ONTO THE TURNBUCKLE, LANDING SAFELY AS SHE TWIRLS OFF THE TURNBUCKLES!!! AND DRILLS CHAMBERS WITH A DEVASTATING TORNADO DDT!!! Chambers’ skull goes bouncing off the canvas and Ava is unable to get a cover in as he immediately rolled out of the ring.

Rich Russillo: Great in-ring awareness from the Barbaric Carnivore as he recuperates on the ringside floor. The fight that Terry Chambers brings to the squared circle is always a cross to bear for his opponents, but Consuela Rose Ava has done a magnificent job battling him. AVA LEAPS ONTO THE TOP ROPES!! SPRINGBOARD CROSSBODY!

James Peters: NO!! Ava lands onto the apron, stopping mid flight as Chambers slid into the ring as she was about to step off. Chambers turns around while AVA SPRINGBOARDS OFF THE ROPES! CROSSBODY!!! CHAMBERS CATCHES HER IN MID AIR!! HE THROWS HER UP!! AVA ROLLS OVER HIS SHOULDERS AND LANDS ONTO HER FEET!

Rich Russillo: CONSUELA RUNS PAST HIM AND REBOUNDS OFF THE ROPES!! CHAMBERS TURNS AROUND!! AND ANNIHILATES CONSUELA WITH A DISCUS CLOTHESLINE!! AVA GOES INSIDE OUT AS CHAMBERS PICKS HER UP!!! AND LAUNCHES HER ONTO THE TURNBUCKLE WITH A BUCKLE BOMB!!

James Peters: AVA SLIDES DOWN THE TURNBUCKLE, SEATED IN THE CORNER AS CHAMBERS COMES CHARGING IN!!! CLEAR THE DECK!!! CANNNONNNNNNBALLLLL!!! CHAMBERS ROLLS HER OVER AND HOOKS BOTH LEGS!! COVER!!

ONE.. TWO… T-

Rich Russillo: SHE GETS HER SHOULDER UP! Chambers continuing this match as he picks Ava up and places her onto the top turnbuckles. Terry steps onto the buckles, joining her as both competitors are the highest in the room! We’ve seen Chambers devastate people with top-rope maneuvers before, and he may have something in store for Ava.

James Peters: However, Ava repeatedly drives her elbow into his head, slowing him down. Chambers is staggered on the top turnbuckle as AVA LEAPS AND SPRINGBOARDS OFF THE ROPES!!! SHE BRINGS CHAMBERS DOWN WITH HIM!! SPANIIIIISHHHHHH FLYY!!!! THREE HUNDRED POUND SPANISH FLY INTO THE MIDDLE OF THE RING!!! I’M SURPRISED THAT DIDN’T BREAK THE RING!! COVER!!

ONE… TWO… THR-

Rich Russillo: CHAMBERS POPS HIS SHOULDER UP OFF THE CANVAS!!! AVA CAN’T BELIEVE IT!! SHE’S IN DISBELIEF!!! AVA WITH A SINISTER LOOK ON HER FACE AS CHAMBERS IS KNEELING!! ROUNDHOUSE KICK TO THE CHEST!! AND ANOTHER ONE!! ANOTHER ONE!!!

James Peters: AVA REPEATEDLY POUNDING THE CHEST OF CHAMBERS WITH ROUNDHOUSE KICKS BEFORE GOING FOR THE LAST ONE!! CHAMBERS DUCKS AND CLOCKS CONSUELA WITH A HEADBUTT!! AVA IS DOWN AND OUT!!! AVA IS OUT ON THE GROUND AS CHAMBERS PICKS HER UP!!! HE’S GOING FOR IT!!! THE T-5!!!!

Rich Russillo: BUT AVA MANAGES TO LAND ON HER FEET!!! AND CONNECTS WITH THE FINAL ROUNDHOUSE KICK!! AVA GOES BACK INTO THE CORNER!! SHE REBOUNDS OFF!! THIS IS IT!! LA RADILLA DE LA MUERTE!!! NO!!! CHAMBERS CATCHES HER INTO THE POWERBOMB!! HE CARRIES HER ACROSS THE RING!! BUCKLE BOMB!!!

James Peters: AVA COMES OFF THE BUCKLES!!! AND DRIVES HER KNEE INTO THE NOSE OF CHAMBERS!!! WHAT A RESPONSE AS BOTH INDIVIDUALS ARE DOWN AND OUT!! WHAT A MATCH THIS HAS BEEN!! BOTH CHAMBERS AND AVA HAVE GAVE IT ALL SO FAR IN THIS MATCH AND THIS A PREVIEW OF WHAT’S TO COME FOR VALENTINE AND GRIER!

Rich Russillo: Both elitists are now on their feet! FOREARM FROM AVA!!! CHAMBERS RESPONDS WITH A SLAP TO THE CHEST!! AVA TAKEN ABACK BY THAT SLAP AS CHAMBERS COMES OFF THE ROPES! AVA WITH A SUPERKICK TO THE JAW!!! AVA COMES OFF THE ROPES!!! CHAMBERS RUSHES IN AGAIN AND DECIMATES AVA WITH YET ANOTHER CLOTHESLINE! AVA IS DOWN AS CHAMBERS NOW BEGINS TO GINGERLY CLIMB THE TURNBUCKLES!

James Peters: Ava comes shooting off the canvas and launches herself onto the top turnbuckle with Chambers. Ava refuses to be shut down as she continues to fend off the two-hundred and eighty pound elitist. She was able to ground him with a super spanish fly a few moments ago as Chambers peppers her with headbutts over and over again.

Rich Russillo: Terry Chambers slowly places her head between his legs… Consuela is at bay on the top turnbuckle while Chambers leans over and wrapped his arms around her waist!! HE ROLLS OVER HER SHOULDERS AND OVERTURNS CONSUELLAAA!!! CANNNNADDDIANNNNN DESTROYYYERRRR!!!!!

James Peters: HOLY SHIT!!! DON’T ADJUST YOUR SCREEN, TERRY CHAMBERS JUST DID A CANADIAN DESTROYER!! Imagine NEARLY THREE-HUNDRED POUNDS OF MASS FORCING THE CROWN OF YOUR SKULL INTO THE CANVAS OFF THE TOP TURNBUCKLE!! CONSUELA JUST FELT THAT AT FIRST HAND AND SHE MAY BE OUT!

Rich Russillo: Terry Chambers is not only a monstrous, technical behemoth, he has what it takes to step out of his box and implement things that an individual his size shouldn’t be able to do! Both individuals have been laid out for a long time now. Who will be the first to get up!? WHO THE!?!?

( Lars Grier comes sprinting down the ramp with his wrestling attire as he slides into the ring. He completely ignores the referee as he stands in the center of the ring, possibly contemplating on what he is going to do to both lifeless Elitists. )

James Peters: Lars Grier is standing in the middle of the squared circle and this match is still going on. Grier looking down on both Chambers and Ava as the referee warns him and yells at him to get out immediately!! Grier has been stirring the pot recently with Consuela Rose Ava, but Grier knows that he doesn’t want to get on the bad side with the dangerous Terry Chambers.

Rich Russillo: GRIER LANDS A STOMP ONTO AVA!!

( DING! DING! DING! )

Bella Braxton: Ladies and gentlemen, your winner by disqualification, CONSUELLLA ROSSSEEEE AVVAA!!!

Rich Russillo: LARS GRIER NOW LAYING WASTE TO THE EXHAUSTED CONSUELA ROSE AVA!! GRIER JUST SPOILED FROM WHAT WOULD’VE BEEN AN INSTANT CLASSIC, A POSSIBLE MATCH OF THE YEAR, AND I DON’T THINK HE GIVES A FLYING FUCK ABOUT THE CONSEQUENCES THIS IMPOSES ONTO HIM!

( While Lars Grier continues to stomp Consuela Rose Ava in the corner, Terry Chamber rises from the ground. The camera angle faces the front of Grier as Chambers rises up to his feet from behind with a menacing look on his face. )

James Peters: LOCKED IN THE CHAMBERS!! TERRY IS ATTEMPTING TO LOCK THE COQUINA CLUTCH IN BUT GRIER QUICKLY ESCAPES, SLIDING OUT OF THE RING AND RETREATING UP THE RAMP. GRIER EVADING WHAT WOULD HAVE RESULTED HIM ASLEEP IN THE MIDDLE OF THE RING AS HE RETREATS!

Rich Russillo: Terry Chambers standing in the ring, staring down Lars Grier as the referee checks up on Consuela Rose Ava. We hope to see these two go hold-for-hold in the future as what we saw in that match before the interference was amazing.

(An evil look has crossed the face of Lars Grier and there’s no doubt he’s sent his message to Consuela loud and clear tonight. He is coming for her 24/7 contract and he’s going to be almost impossible to stop.)

(Voltage fades to commercial break.)

(Commercial break for the ‘True Crime All The Time’ podcast. Available on Spotify, Pandora, and the Apple podcast app. The episode about the Chicago Ripper Crew is particularly disturbing.)

(Voltage once again returns from commercial break and cuts backstage where Sofia Clarke is standing by. She has a huge smile on her face as she starts speaking into the camera.)

Sofia Clarke: Last night on Showdown, Universal Women’s Champion, Raven Roberts, scored a huge victory over one-half of The ILLIONAIRES in Ahren Fournier. Tonight, her tag team partner, Rex McAllister, looks to do the same thing against the other ILLIONAIRE, Chris Elite. Joining me right now is Rex McAllister.

(The camera shot widens and Rex walks into the scene. Sofia grins at him.)

Sofia Clarke: Thank you for joining me tonight, Rex. How confident are you as you head into this match against Chris?

(A smirk crosses Rex’s face.)

Rex McAllister: I’m no stranger to Chris Elite at this point and I know exactly what he’s going to bring to the table. For as talented as he is, and I’m not going to deny that, he never deviates from the norm. What works for him against other Elitists isn’t going to work for him against this Elitist, and I think it’s fair to assume this match is only going to end in my favor. I’ll be honest with you, Sofia. When The ILLIONAIRES struck a couple of weeks ago and cost me my spot in the King of Elite tournament, I was a bit frustrated. The same thing continues to happen every time I find myself with a chance to get back to where I want to be, and I haven’t shied away from letting my goal be known to everyone. I suspect I painted the target on my back early on when I said from the very beginning that the main event of Pain for Pride is exactly where I plan on being at the end of this season. I don’t like having question marks when it comes to my ability to win the big one on the biggest stage of them all, and that’s not something I’m going to let go of. Chris and Ahren struck first, and I’m pissed at myself for not seeing it coming, but knocking their egos down a peg last week was a small consolation prize. I know it irritates them both to no end that Ryan Wilson and The Ringmaster have bragging rights over them because they are ego-driven individuals with very little to cling too other than what happens inside the ring. They haven’t been the same team since getting slapped back down to Earth by Heavenly Hell and I think Raven and I are going to have a lot of fun humbling them some more come King of Elite.

Sofia Clarke: I’m sure you’re aware of this, Rex, but in case our viewers at home aren’t, winning at King of Elite and securing Fire and Ice a future shot at the Unified Tag Team Championships will give you the opportunity to go for something that’s rarely accomplished here in EAW and that’s a Grand Slam Championship.

(Rex takes a moment to think about that. For everything he’s done in his career so far, with more on the horizon, no doubt, winning the Grand Slam would be a huge feather in his cap.)

Rex McAllister: This Elitist is definitely aware of that, and he’s also aware that it would get Raven closer to that as well. She’s the first female in this company to have that kind of opportunity with being a former New Breed Champion and the current Universal Women’s Championship. Believe me, both of us know what winning the Unified Tag Team Championships could mean for us. We are both driven by the thrill of competition and the recognition that comes with being the absolute best in the world at our craft. We want those championships and Raven is the only person I want to share them with. Our competition at King of Elite don’t have a clue of what Fire and Ice are capable of together as a team. Ahren made it perfectly clear that he doesn’t know the history the two of us have as a team. That’s no surprise there since he’s always been one of the most uneducated wrestlers to ever come into this company. Raven and I were well on our way to meeting the Jaded Hearts in the Grand Prix finals a year ago, but Impact felt the need to stick his nose in our business and take that chance away from us. Raven and I have both waited a long time to get back into the ring together, and even though we’re both busy with our singles careers, there is no time like the present. Those championships need to be with a team this company can actually depend on, and that’s not meant to be disrespectful towards Heavenly Hell. They have done their best with those championships despite the lack of competition, but Raven and I plan on beating The ILLIONAIRES and then taking those belts for ourselves and elevating them.

Sofia Clarke: I think it’s safe to say both ILLIONAIRES know what Raven and yourself are capable of now.

Rex McAllister: There never should have been any doubts, and it was inevitable that this match would happen. It’s a money match and at the end of the day, EAW is a billion dollar business. I’m always up for whatever this company throws at me and at King of Elite, Raven and myself are going to end The ILLIONAIRES for good and go on to become the Unified Tag Team Champions.

Sofia Clarke: :wow: Good luck tonight, Rex.

Rex McAllister: See you soon.

(Rex nods and heads off. The camera follows him as he rounds the corner and nearly bumps into his fiancee. Raven looks a bit shell-shocked and she’s holding her phone. Rex’s entire demeanor immediately changes.)

Rex McAllister: Ray… what’s wrong?

(Raven looks up at him and she frowns, clearly not sure where to even begin. Rex’s hands touch her shoulders and he gives them a gentle squeeze.)

Raven Roberts: I.. I.. I really don’t even know where to begin.

Rex McAllister: Just start at the beginning.

(Raven takes a deep breath and that’s when her face falls. Rex knows whatever she’s about to tell him is something he doesn’t want to hear, and he takes Raven in his arms, pulling her close. He holds her for a moment, just long enough for Raven to gather herself and finally she lets out a defeated sigh.)

Raven Roberts: It’s the wedding venue. It’s gone.

Rex McAllister: Gone? What do you mean it’s gone?

Raven Roberts: There was a fire last night and nothing could be saved. No one was hurt, thankfully. It was empty and unused, but it’s gone and with the wedding coming up in a couple of months it’s not going to be rebuilt in time. They don’t even know if they’re going to rebuild it at all. All the flowers, the food, the reception, travel arrangements… everything is obsolete now. Because we have no fucking venue.

(Rex doesn’t reply right away because he’s not really sure what to say. They had taken their time picking the perfect location for their wedding and their invitations had been sent out. The guests and the wedding party had already had their travel arrangements made, and everything was pretty much set in stone for the future Mr. and Mrs. Rex McAllister. It was a punch to the gut. Raven’s crestfallen face was like a punch to the gut for Rex. He hated seeing her upset for any reason, but this one hurt his heart as well. They were ready to be married and Rex knew one thing they would both agree on is that they didn’t want to wait.)

Raven Roberts: I realize this isn’t exactly the best time to find this out…

Rex McAllister: There never would have been a good time for this.

Raven Roberts: I know, but you have a match and…

(Rex gently cut her off.)

Rex McAllister: And nothing. We’ll figure something out, Ray. I promise you that. Let’s just get through the rest of the show, and tonight when we get back to the hotel, we’ll figure out a back up plan. Okay?

(Raven nods and Rex kisses the top of her head. Together they would weather this storm, and still have the wedding of their dreams.)

(Voltage cuts back to ringside and the camera focuses in on the broadcast booth. Shortfuse PAKA is sitting to the left of Rich, and he is smirking.)

James Peters: Ladies and gentlemen, we are being joined by Shortfuse PAKA for this next match. Welcome to the booth, PAKA.

Shortfuse PAKA: HA! I just want to watch Korey get his ass beat!

(The camera cuts to Bella.)

Bella Braxton: The following contest is scheduled for…

Crowd: ONE FALL!

Bella Braxton: Introducing first…

(Thunderstruck by AC/DC lights this place up.)

Bella Braxton: Weighing in at 170 pounds… from Oklahoma City, Oklahoma… he is The Aerial Wonder…

Shortfuse PAKA: And also in your Direct Messages. Ha!

Bella Braxton: KOOOOREEEEEEEYYYYYYYYYYY GAAAAAAAAIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIINNNNNNNNNNNES!

(Korey Gaines runs out onto the stage, hands up in the air for the crowd! He checks the watch that’s not on his wrist and points to the ring because IT’S TIME! And then he takes off running down the ramp and leaps up through the ropes and into the ring! He motions to the crowd again before turning to hang over the ropes and make faces at Shortfuse PAKA.)

James Peters: Trouble between Korey Gaines and Shortfuse PAKA has been ongoing for weeks now.

Shortfuse PAKA: Started by Korey Gaines.

(Gaines backs off to a corner as his music fades.)

Bella Braxton: And his opponent…

(The Path by Senses Fail strikes a chord through the arena.)

Rich Russillo: And this poor guy has been trapped in the middle of it!

James Peters: Poor guy?! Jesse Barlow is no saint, you know. I don’t think anyone is feeling sorry for him.

Bella Braxton: Weighing in at 210 pounds … from Hoboken, New Jersey… here is “The Virtuous” JEEEESSSSSSEEEEEEE BAAAAAAAAAAARRRRRLOOOOOOOOOOOOW!

(Jesse Barlow backs out onto the stage and spins around to look at the ramp. He looks to the side where Hannah Marin usually is and scoffs before focusing on his walk down the ramp towards the ring.)

Shortfuse PAKA: All wars need casualties.

James Peters: This is not war. It’s wrestling.

Rich Russillo: EAW is WAR!

Shortfuse PAKA: And the war ends when I end Korey Gaines.

(Jesse Barlow climbs into the ring and eyes Korey Gaines for a moment before backing immediately towards one of the corners while his music fades sooner than usual. It’s not the same without Hannah.)

(Ding Ding Ding!)

James Peters: And there’s the bell!

Rich Russillo: Both men coming out of the gate swinging early on here! Right dead in the center of the ring and they are trading blows back and forth! Barlow! Gaines! Barlow! Gaines! Barlow! Gaines!

Shortfuse PAKA: Meh. Foolishness.

James Peters: Barlow getting the upper hand here and stumbling Gaines back with a series of quick right hands! Gaines can’t quite keep his footing but he doesn’t need to because Barlow boots him right in the gut! Gaines is doubled over and Barlow sends him down to the mat with an elbow to the back of the neck!

Rich Russillo: Jesse Barlow is not having any of Korey’s nonsense tonight.

Shortfuse PAKA: A lesson we all should take from Jesse Barlow. The foolishness of Korey Gaines should be extinguished, not only from EAW but from society as a whole. What exactly does a ‘dab’ represent in any context?

James Peters: Korey’s recovering fairly quickly but Barlow’s headed back towards him to keep his momentum going. Korey Gaines catching Barlow with a swift dropkick! Barlow hits the mat and Korey Gaines is feeling it already! Looks like that momentum Barlow wanted to hold onto is already switching hands!

Rich Russillo: Don’t count Barlow out just yet. It was one move, JP!

Shortfuse PAKA: A poor excuse for a dropkick. His form was as terrible as his attitude is. This is getting tiresome to watch.

Rich Russillo: We’ve got a lot of match left, PAKA-chu!

Shortfuse PAKA: (grunts)

Rich Russillo: Right. We’ve got a lot of match left, PAKA! And Barlow’s back on his feet after Korey’s desperate dropkick! Barlow with the clothesline but Gaines ducks! Gaines with a kick but Barlow sidesteps! Barlow goes for a sweep but Gaines is leaping over that leg with relative ease! Gaines aims a knee for Barlow’s skull but Barlow’s too quick, rolling out of the way! Both men showing their speed and agility here tonight, folks!

James Peters: What a stalemate that last exchange was.

Shortfuse PAKA: It was indeed stale, mate. HA!

James Peters & Rich Russillo: … alright then.

James Peters: Neither man giving any quarter but that might be about to change here as Barlow has doubled Gaines over with a kick to the gut. Barlow has Gaines in a headlock and right now Gaines is struggling to get himself free. Barlow increasing the pressure and keeping Gaines away from the ropes! Barlow looking to keep Gaines from breaking free but Gaines is not about to let this match slip through his fingers this early!

Rich Russillo: Korey Gaines using those strong right hands we saw earlier to fight his way out of this hold! A few stiff body shots to Barlow’s gut and Barlow’s grip loosens. Gaines peels himself out and flips himself up onto Barlow’s shoulders… HURRICANRANA! Korey Gaines showing his ass right now with a little stank on it!

Shortfuse PAKA: I have seen better hurricanranas from Provencal’s children.

James Peters: That may be true, I’m sure it’s not, but regardless, Korey Gaines just took control of this match! And he’s about to capitalize! Gaines wasting no time, pulling Barlow up to his feet. Barlow is wobbly and Gaines lays him out with a discus elbow smash! Barlow’s face caught all of that one and The Aerial Wonder is standing tall!

Shortfuse PAKA: His height is lacking. I despise your attempt to make Korey Gaines seem taller than he truly is. Shame upon you and your family, James Peters. Shame.

James Peters: Uh.

Rich Russillo: There’s no shame in Korey’s game right now, that’s for sure! He’s got Barlow right where he wants him! Gaines is measuring as Barlow gets to his feet. Barlow turns around to get his bearings but Korey Gaines is right there! Dropsault! DROPSAULT ON JESSE BARLOW! The Virtuous Jesse Barlow is sent reeling into the ropes and Korey Gaines has to be feeling like a million bucks right now!

Shortfuse PAKA: I believe you have spoken incorrectly, Rich Russillo.

Rich Russillo: What?

Shortfuse PAKA: You clearly meant to say that Korey Gaines has to be feeling like a million sucks. Because he sucks. You see?

James Peters: Boo. BOO.

Shortfuse PAKA: Ha!

Rich Russillo: I can’t even right now. I need a minute after that one. JP?

James Peters: I got you, partner. Barlow’s tied up in those ropes and Korey Gaines is laying on the pressure. He’s even taken a moment to give our guest commentator, Shortfuse PAKA, a wink! Now Gaines is rushing Barlow… with a Suicide Spear! What in the hell is a Suicide Spear?! Korey Gaines with just suicide dove through Jesse Barlow and now both men are down on the outside! What a move!

Shortfuse PAKA: I am not impressed.

Rich Russillo: Then you need to have your head examined because that was fucking amazing. And it looks like Gaines is the first to his feet. Jesse Barlow is struggling to get up, using the barricade to pull himself up. Gaines moves in to capitalize but Barlow recovers quick enough to catch Gaines in the eyes! Gaines can’t see and Barlow grabs Gaines by the head and slams his face into the barricade! Gaines goes down and Jesse Barlow backs off to the ring to recover.

James Peters: Smart move by Jesse Barlow here. Slowing down that Gaines momentum and giving himself an opportunity to get this match back in hand. For all of Barlow’s misguidedness, he’s a damn good operator in that squared circle.

Rich Russillo: Agreed.

Shortfuse PAKA: He is better than Korey Gaines, at least.

James Peters: Korey Gaines has recovered and is hopping up onto the apron. Barlow’s right there to lay into him with a forearm smash! Gaines wobbles but hangs onto the ropes! Barlow with another forearm smash! Gaines wobbles again but this time Barlow grabs Gaines around the head, hoists him up and brings him back into the ring with an incredible suplex!

Rich Russillo: There’s the Jesse Barlow I know and love!

James Peters: Rich, your man crush is showing.

Rich Russillo: Don’t force your gender conformity onto my unconditional affection for Jesse Barlow.

James Peters: So you don’t want to have his babies.

Rich Russillo: I didn’t say that…

Shortfuse PAKA: Your banter is amusing to me. You will continue after I mention that Korey Gaines is having his head crushed by the boots of Jesse Barlow.

James Peters: Good eye, PAKA! Jesse Barlow going to town on Korey Gaines right now. Those vicious stomps driving Korey’s head into the mat! Barlow backing off now and stalking the slow rising body of Korey Gaines. Barlow could be looking to put this match away right here.

Shortfuse PAKA: I would enjoy that very much.

Rich Russillo: Gaines is up but Barlow takes Korey’s knee out with a quick kick! Gaines goes down and Barlow hits the ropes. Curb Stom– NO! NO! KOREY GAINES WITH A JUMPING KNEE RIGHT TO THE FACE OF JESSE BARLOW! These two men just had a mid-air collision that you had to see to believe! Holy shit!

James Peters: Both men are down on the mat right now but it looks like Korey Gaines is the first to stir. I think Jesse Barlow got all of that knee. Barlow might be completely out. Gaines crawls over to Barlow’s body and lays an arm across him. The official drops down for the count.

OOONNNNE!

Rich Russillo: And Barlow gets the shoulder up.

Shortfuse PAKA: Ha! It is clear that Jesse Barlow is the superior competitor of these two. Jesse Barlow has kicked out of yet another puny attack from the puny Korey Gaines.

Rich Russillo: Barlow and Gaines both on their feet again. Barlow looking to take this match over from Gaines right here. Barlow with the snapmare and he follows it up with a dropkick to the back of Korey’s head! Korey falls forward and down onto the mat. Barlow scooping Gaines up by the waist and… GERMAN SUPLEX!

James Peters: Gaines is down and Barlow is starting to feel himself this time around. Barlow hits that top turnbuckle and motions for Korey to get back to his feet. Gaines has no clue where he is but he’s up! Barlow… FLYING EUROPEAN UPPERCUT! Jesse Barlow proving that Korey Gaines is not the only one that can fly!

Shortfuse PAKA: Fact. Peter Pan can also fly. Also, better than Korey Gaines.

Rich Russillo: Barlow looking to put this one away here with the pin! Barlow hooks the leg and there’s the ref!

OOONNNNNE!

TWWWWOOOO!

James Peters: Kickout! By Korey Gaines!

Shortfuse PAKA: False. The referee was counting extremely slow. Korey Gaines is too weak to kick out of a pin attempt from Jesse Barlow.

Rich Russillo: Barlow staying in control of the match now. He picks up Gaines! Looks like he’s going for a backbreaker! This could really put a hurt on Gaines– Wait! No! Korey Gaines with the reversal! FRANKENSTEINER! FRANKENSTEINER ON JESSE BARLOW!

James Peters: Korey Gaines is not done! He’s got Barlow pinned to the mat and he’s wailing on him with a series of punches! Gaines climbs off Barlow and backs up to the ropes. Barlow gets up to his feet! Barlow rushing Gaines! Gaines on the defensive and stumbles Barlow with a kick to the shin!

Crowd: KICK!

Shortfuse PAKA: No. Do not start this! Listen to me! Do not!

Rich Russillo: Korey Gaines is feeling it and so is this crowd! Korey Gaines with another kick to the leg of Jesse Barlow!

Crowd: KICK!

James Peters: Gaines smiling as the crowd cheers this move on!

Crowd: KICK! KICK! KICK!

Rich Russillo: Barlow hits his knees!

Shortfuse PAKA: Get up, Jesse Barlow! Get up!

Rich Russillo: Korey’s calling for it!

Shortfuse PAKA: Oh no…

James Peters: Oh yes! SUPERKICK PARTY! Korey Gaines’ boot connects with Jesse Barlow’s face and I swear I heard something snap! Barlow hits the mat! If Korey Gaines wants to put this one away he better cover Barlow right now!

Rich Russillo: No! Korey Gaines is headed for the corner! He’s heading to the top rope!

James Peters: And there goes Shortfuse PAKA! This is about to get ugly folks! I can feel it in my bones.

Rich Russillo: You might wanna’ get that checked out. That’s weird as shit.

James Peters: PAKA is up on the apron now and it looks like he’s headed for Gaines! Gaines not having it and drops down from the top rope back into the ring. Gaines meets PAKA at the ropes and these two are right in each other’s face! No love lost between Korey Gaines and Shortfuse PAKA tonight!

Rich Russillo: Oh, here we go. Looks like the official is going to break things up! The referee trying to keep this match under control here. Gaines and PAKA trying to get at each other but the official is forcing himself between them! Gaines jumps at PAKA and PAKA flinches! He looks pissed now!

James Peters: OH NO! PAKA JUST LAID THE OFFICIAL OUT WITH A PALM STRIKE! THE REFEREE IS DOWN! OH SHIT! WHAT?!

Rich Russillo: PROVENCAL! PROVENCAL’S IN THE RING! THAT SLIPPERY BASTARD WAS WAITING FOR THIS MOMENT! BOOBY TRAP! BOOBY TRAP ON KOREY GAINES! I KNEW PROVENCAL WAS A SON OF A BITCH!

James Peters: And there he goes! Provencal rolls out of the ring and hightailing it up the ramp! This is fucked up! No! I can’t believe this!

Rich Russillo: Barlow gets back to his feet and he spots Gaines on the mat. He sees PAKA hopping off the apron and doesn’t give a shit, hitting the turnbuckle and hopping up to the top rope… I think we’re about to feel it!

James Peters: Feel what?

Rich Russillo: FEAR OF GOD! JESSE BARLOW WITH THE 650 SPLASH! This one is OVER! Make the cover, Jesse!

James Peters: Jesse Barlow covers and the referee struggles to make the count…

OOOONNNNNNNNE!

TTTWWWWOOOOOOOOOOOO!

THREE!

(DING DING DING!)

Bella Braxton: Here’s your winner… JESSSEEEEE BAAAARRRLLLLOOOOOOOWWWWW!

James Peters: Robbed. Korey Gaines was robbed here tonight.

Rich Russillo: Or, and hear me out on this one, Jesse Barlow was just the better man tonight. And every night. That I see him. In my dreams.

James Peters: … Nope. No thank you.

(Jesse celebrates his victory while Provencal and PAKA head up the ramp, clearly pleased they managed to get one up on Korey. Voltage fades to commercial break.)

(Commercial for ‘Golden Ghosts’ starring Betty White and the ghosts of Beatrice Arthur, Estelle Getty, and Rue McClanahan. This Fall on TVLand.)

(Post commercial, we return to Voltage and right there in the backstage area. Jesse Barlow comes from the stage. He’s holding his side a bit but all pain he was feeling is gone when he sees who’s waiting for him.)

(It’s Hannah Marin.)

Hannah Marin: Jesse!

(Hannah practically leaps at Jesse and throws her arms around him. She can’t let him go even though he’s just had a brutal match against Korey Gaines.)

Hannah Marin: I can’t take being away from you. It was too long. Brutal. I couldn’t breathe. I couldn’t sleep. I couldn’t function…

Jesse Barlow: Shhhh. My child, everything is fine now. You have been returned and all is well. There shall be nothing else that comes between us.

(The affectionate hugging is all from Hannah Marin’s side but that is all there ever needs to be. Jesse Barlow’s words are his affection. Hannah revels in every word and breath from Jesse’s lips. It’s clear he is happy to see her as well. Jesse tucks a strand of blonde hair behind Hannah’s ear and gives him a smile. Hannah beams and finally gets to the question she wants to ask.)

Hannah Marin: What was in the envelope?

(Jesse has been waiting to share this news with Hannah because it was her sacrifice that got the information for him.)

Jesse Barlow: The Woogieman delivered as he said he would. The envelope contained crucial information about both of my parents. My mother was a drug addict and my father… he abandoned her.

(Hannah’s face during this story is going through a range of emotions. It’s as if she’s watching the man in her life relive the tragedies of his past. She is.)

Jesse Barlow: My mother, she is in Kansas. Somewhere. And that was it. Nothing else about my father. That’s all the information I was given.

Hannah Marin: That’s it? There has to be more. What are we going to do, Jesse? What’s our next move?

Jesse Barlow: Honestly? I’m at a bit of a loss. I’m unsure of what to do with this new information. I assumed I would never have any. But now… I think I am most curious about my father. He abandoned my mother. He abandoned me. I would like to know more.

(SLURPNCH!)

Jesse Barlow & Hannah Marin: ?!

(The reunited duo turn to see that The Woogieman is standing there in all of his Woogie Glory. He’s wearing another one of the most expensive silk shirts that money can’t buy, his Woogie Shades and is holding a peach… which is missing a huge chunk.)

Jesse Barlow: Uh. Can we hel–

(The Woogieman raises a finger in the face of Jesse Barlow. Barlow narrows his eyes at the finger.)

The Woogieman: Shhhhh. Let The Woogieman enjoy his peach.

(There’s a long and awkward non-silence as The Woogieman consumes the peach right there in front of Jesse Barlow and Hannah Marin. The Woogieman’s finger never leaves the position that seems to be holding Barlow’s attitude hostage. Finally, The Woogieman is finished and drops his finger.)

The Woogieman: The Woogieman is here for his property.

Jesse Barlow: What?! Nobody here got anything of yours, Woogie…

(The Woogieman pulls his shades down a bit and just LOOKS in Hannah’s direction.)

Hannah Marin: No! Not again! I don’t want to go!

(Hannah clings harder to Jesse’s side.)

Jesse Barlow: She’s done. We’re done with this Woogie. Move along.

The Woogieman: The Woogieman would beg to differ but The Woogieman doesn’t beg. Instead, The Woogieman will simply say this and be on his way. If Hannah does not leave with The Woogieman then The Woogieman will have no choice but to not give you, Orphan Boy, the next piece of information that he has about your truly embarrassing family issues. The Woogieman will give you a moment to realize your mistake and correct it.

Jesse Barlow: No. You can just tell me what you know. What information do you have now?

The Woogieman: The Woogieman does not negotiate with orphan terrorists. Hannah?

(Hannah reluctantly peels herself off Jesse’s side. Jesse looks at her but doesn’t make a move to stop her.)

Hannah Marin: I hate this, Jesse. I hate being away from you. I can’t stand it. But he’s the only one that knows anything about your parents. And you need to know. We need to know.

Jesse Barlow: Hannah. Don’t. I’ll find another way.

Hannah Marin: I’m doing this for you, Jesse.

(Hannah tears herself away from Jesse and stands at The Woogieman’s side. Her head down.)

The Woogieman: The Woogieman will deliver new information to you next week. Congratulations, your deal with The Woogieman continues.

(The Woogieman turns and waits for Hannah to link her arm in his before the two of them walk away. Hannah turns to look back at Jesse but The Woogieman snaps his fingers and she turns her eyes back forward. Jesse is left absolutely seething at this, clearly frustrated over this turn of events and the lack of information he’s been left with.)

Jesse Barlow: If only I wanted to go down that road again…

(Jesse is referring to his old life, his old resources, and how could change things with a snap of his fingers. He knows he doesn’t want to go back down that road though and he clenches his fists to the side. The camera fades away as Jesse is left pondering what the hell else The Woogieman could possibly have in store for him.)

(James and Rich are head talking in the background as the camera pans around the sold-out arena.)

James Peters: Welcome back! This shit with Woogie, Jesse, and Hannah just keeps getting more bizarre. Anyways, coming up next, a thrilling singles bout between Joy Cassidy and Sierra Bradford! I absolutely cannot wait for this one, both of these young women have set out on a mission to flip EAW on its head, I have no doubt they’re going to tear the house down tonight!

Rich Rusillo: Agreed, James. We are in for quite an interesting collision tonight, one woman in Sierra Bradford, who only wants to compete, and Joy Cassidy, who exudes confidence. However, both are elite level athletes and high caliber superstars! I cannot wait to see what they both bring to the table tonight!

James Peters: Fortunately, the wait is over! Let’s dive right into it!

(‘Hey Superstar’ by Madina Lake begins to play, as Sierra Bradford enters the arena to quite the positive reception.)

Bella Braxton: LADIIIEEESSS ANDDDDD GENTLEMANNNNNN…THE FOLLOWING CONTEST IS A SINGLEEESSSSS MATCHHH, SCHEDULED FOR ONEEEEE FALLLL!!! INTRODUCING FIRST, WRESTLING OUT OF SAN JOSSSEEEE, CALIIFORRRNIAAAAAA….WEIGHING IN AT 141lbs…THEEEE BULLETTTTT CHICKKKK….SIEEERRRAAAAAA BRADDDFORRRDDDDD!!!!

(Crowd cheer in support of Sierra Bradford who walks out with her tag team partner, Sarah Price. Both women are still on cloud nine from ending Veena’s time on Voltage earlier in the evening.)

James Peters: Let’s talk about Sierra Bradford for a minute, Rich. She continues to maintain this happy, upbeat personality, but when she steps into the squared circle, all of that positivity goes out the window. She is able to distinguish between what’s personal and what’s business very well. She competed in that horrific deathmatch with Komatsu Ogawa just last week, you know she must still be feeling the effects.

Rich Russillo: I’d bet, though she doesn’t seem to be wearing them, she looks like she’s itching to just get in the ring and wrestle. Sierra Bradford is one of the most promising talents on Voltage, in my opinion. She doesn’t cheat, but she isn’t afraid to go to whatever lengths necessary on her way to the top. She’s out for gold and glory, and nobody’s getting in her way.

James Peters: Now we just await the arrival of Joy Cassidy.

(SASS get into the ring and get set. ‘Desire’ by Meg Myers begins to play as Joy Cassidy appears on the stage, motioning with one of her signature twirls.)

Bella Braxton: ANNNNDDD HER OPPONENT….WRESTLING OUT OF LONDOOONNNN, ENGLLANNDDDDD….WEIGHING IN AT 130lbs…. JOOOYYYYY “THEEEE KILLLEERRRR QUEEENNNNN” CAAAAASSSIIIDDDDYYYYYYY!!!!

Rich Russillo: This arena is deafening, some cheering and some jeering, but EVERYONE is on their feet! Joy Cassidy is certainly a lot of personality, but do not mistake all that flash for a lack of in-ring substance. Joy’s moveset is an arsenal packed with punishing and relentless offense. She can dissect you, finish you, or just toy with you. She is a prolific talent, her confidence only makes her more dangerous.

James Peters: I agree Rich, to discount Joy Cassidy is foolish. It only takes one strike for Joy Cassidy to finish you, to turn your lights out and leave with a win on her record. She’s a killer! With these two, I believe we can expect a clean contest, though Joy Cassidy is willing to bend the rules in her favor, to gain the upperhand in a desperate situation. That could prove the x-factor in this match.

Rich Russillo: Enough with the talking, James! It’s time for the match!

James Peters: Whatever you say, Rich. Let’s get into it!

(DING! DING! DING!)

James Peters: Both women start with a cautious approach, not immediately pushing forward. As they slowly approach each other, beginning to grapple, attempting to body one another for an advantage…Sierra Bradford pressures Joy Cassidy back towards the corner…But Joy Cassidy manages to escape the clench, bringing right back to the middle of the ring, back to square one, BUT JOY CASSIDY ATTEMPTS A STEP-UP ENZIGURI, EXPLODING ON BRADFORD, BUT SIERRA AVOIDS IT AND PROCEEDS TO LAUNCH JOY CASSIDY ACROSS THE RING WITH A GERMAN SUPLEX!! MY GOD, WHAT A SEQUENCE TO KICK OFF THIS BOUT!!

Rich Russillo: JOY CASSIDY THOUGHT SHE WAS GOING TO TURN SIERRA’S LIGHTS OUT EARLY, BUT BRADFORD SAID NO, AS SHE SENDS JOY CASSIDY FLYING ACROSS THE RING WITH THAT GERMAN! Sierra Bradford too quick for Cassidy! Joy attempting to get to her feet, but Bradford comes off the ropes…LOOKING FOR A PENALTY KICK, RIGHT TO THE FACE…NO JOY CASSIDY CAUGHT HER LEG, AND DRIVES THE KNEE OF SIERRA BRADFORD DOWN TO THE CANVAS!! SHE ABSOLUTELY CRUSHED HER LEG, THAT ONE MOVE MAY HAVE JUST CHANGED THE COMPLEXION OF THE ENTIRE MATCH! Bradford cries out in pain, you could feel the impact of Sierra’s knee against that unforgiving canvas from a mile away, sheesh. At this point Joy Cassidy has turned the tide of this match in her favor, and she isn’t going to let Sierra Bradford change that anytime soon. Cassidy now with a stomp the the injured right knee of Sierra…Now another, and again, she is just picking her apart right now. We spoke earlier about how Cassidy has the ability to dissect her opponent, that’s exactly what you’re seeing here. JOY CASSIDY NOW WITH A SMIRK ON HER FACE, RIPS APART THE KNEE OF SIERRA BRADFORD WITH A DEVASTATING DRAGON SCREW!! THAT DRAGON SCREW HAD MALICE IN IT, SHE DOESN’T JUST WANT TO WIN THIS ONE, SHE WANTS TO DO IT IN FASHION, EVEN IF IT COSTS SIERRA BRADFORD HER CAREER!

James Peters: It’s an unforgiving and merciless strategy, but a brilliant one. We mentioned Sierra’s ability to separate personal matters from business matters, I believe that’s just what Joy Cassidy is doing right now, whatever she needs to, to make her way to the top. JOY CASSIDY ATTEMPTING ANOTHER DRAGON SCREW…BUT SIERRA BRADFORD IS TRYING TO COUNTER, SHE’S FIGHTING BACK, TRYING TO RALLY …THE CROWD BEHGIND HER, CLAPPING AND CHEERING…SIERRA BRADFORD TWISTS HER BODY AND FLIPS JOY CASSIDY, AS SHE GETS BACK TO HER FEET!!!

(The crowd erupts with support!)

James Peters: SIERRA BRADFORD IS FEELING THE ENERGY OF THIS ARENA, SHE SEEMS TO HAVE CAUGHT A SECOND WIND! BRADFORD ONCE AGAIN LAUNCHES JOY CASSIDY HALFWAY ACROSS THE RING, THIS TIME WITH AN EXPLODER SUPLEX! BRADFORD LETS A ROAR OF ENERGY, THIS IS NOT A CRY OF PAIN, IT’S A CRY OF RESURRECTION! BRADFORD ONCE AGAIN BOUNCES OFF THE ROPES, BUT SHE’S MET WITH A BOOT TO THE MIDSECTION, NOW JOY CASSIDY STACKS HER UP FOR A POWERBOMB, ONE AGAIN LOOKING TO TAKE CONTROL OF THIS MATCH…BUT SIERRA BRADFORD ESCAPES OUT THE BACK DOOR, AND NAILS CASSIDY WITH A SUPERKICK!! RIGHT TO THE BACK OF THE HEAD, WHAT A NASTY MOVE, BUT LOOK WHERE JOY CASSIDY IS, SHE FELL ONTO THE SECOND ROPE, SHE IS IN PERFECT POSITION FOR A TIGER FEINT KICK!!! BUT DOES SIERRA BRADFORD HAVE THE STRENGTH TO PULL IT OFF, THAT KNEE IS STILL GIVING HER TROUBLE …SHE’S GOING TO TRY ANYWAY!!! SIERRA BARDFORD WITH TWO BOOTS RIGHT TO THE FACE OF JOY CASSIDY, AS SHE LANDS THE TIGER FEINT KICK TO PERFECTION!!!

Rich Rusillo: THE ATHLETICISM IS IMPRESSIVE, BUT THE HEART OF SIERRA BRADFORD IS EVEN MORE IMPRESSIVE, SHE IS LAYING IT ALL ON THE LINE RIGHT NOW, SHE JUST WONT BREAK! NOW BRADFORD SEES HER OPPORTUNITY, SHE SEES VICTORY ON THE HORIZON, SHE IS GOING FOR SOMETHING EVEN MORE HIGH RISK….SHE SPRINGBOARDS OFF THE SECOND ROPE, LOOKING FOR A BIG KICK…BUT JOY CASSIDY AVOIDS IT!!! NO WATER IN THE POOL FOR SIERRA BRADFORD! JOY CASSIDY NOW ATTEMPTING TO SPRINGBOARD OFF THE ROPES, AND SHE DOES AS SHE DRIVES SIERRA BRADFORD DOWN WITH A SPRINGBOARD DDT! WOW!!!

(The crowd send massive applause to both women and chants of “THIS IS AWESOME, THIS IS AWESOME, THIS IS AWESOME!)

Rich Rusillo: JOY CASSIDY WITH A HELL OF A MOVE, SHE SMELLS THE BLOOD IN THE WATER, THIS IS HER CHANCE TO CAPITALIZE!! SHE BRINGS BRADFORD BACK UP TO HER FEET… AND SHE NAILS A KNEE STRIKE!!! SHE NAILED THAT “BREAK YA FACE” KNEE STRIKE, I THINK THAT IT MIGHT’VE DONE JUST THAT, JESUS CHRIST!! NOW STACKING SIERRA BRADFORD UP, NO WAY, SHE CAN’T …SHE BRINGS BRADFORD CRASHING DOWN WITH A POWERBOMB!!! HOLY SHIT!!! A RING RATTLING POWERBOMB!!! THAT’S IT!!! JOY CASSIDY INTO THE COVER, FOR A WIN…

(ONNNNEEEEEEEEEEE…)

(TWWWWWOOOOOOOOOO…)

(THREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE-)

James Peters: KICKOUT!!! HOW?!?! JESUS CHRIST, HOW DID BRADFORD STAY ALIVE AFTER THAT THUNDEROUS POWERBOMB, HER LEGS MUST HAVE GIVEN OUT LONG AGO, BUT SHE WILL FIGHT TO THE END! SHE HAS THE HEART OF A WARRIOR, SHE WILL NOT QUIT, SHE WILL NOT SUBMIT, SHE’D RATHER DIE IN THAT RING IN A BLOODY HEAP, THAN TO QUIT RIGHT NOW!!! WHAT A MATCH, MY GOD!!!

Rich Russillo: Joy Cassidy looks as stunned as anybody, but she knows she can’t stop now, she knows she’s got Sierra on the ropes, that one final nail in the coffin may seal Sierra’s fate and etch Cassidy;s name in the history books, with a win here tonight! Joy Cassidy now bringing Sierra Bradford to the corner, what does she have in mind now?!? Wait…Cassidy’s scaling he ropes, positioning herself on the top turnbuckle…NOW SHE BRINGS SIERRA BRADFORD UP TO THE SECOND ROPE, WHAT THE HELL IS GOING TO HAPPEN HERE!!?!? OH NO…RICH, SHE CAN’T BE THINKING WHAT I THINK SHE’S THINKING …SHE’S NOT GOING TO ATTEMPT AN AVALANCHE POWERBOMB FROM UP THERE, IT’LL PUT SIERRA BRADFORD ON THE SHELF, THIS IS CRAZY…. NO WAY, SHE’S GOT HER IN POSITION, JOY CASSIDY WITH AN AVALANCHE POWERB-

James Peters: BRADFORD COUNTERS AND LAUNCHES JOY CASSIDY OFF THE TOP ROPE WITH A HURRICANRANA, ALL THE WAY FROM THE SKIES BACK DOWN TO THE CANVAS!!! JESUS, YOU COULD HEAR THE ORGANS OF JOY CASSIDY BOUNCE OFF HER RIBCAGE!!! WHAT A MOVE FROM SIERRA BRADFORD!!! SHE HAS TAKEN CONTROL NOW, THIS IS HER CHANCE, IT’S DO OR DIE, SHE NEEDS TO TAKE ADVANTAGE NOW!!! SIERRA BRADFORD ATTEMPTS A 450 SPLASH FROM THE TOP ROPE, BUT CASSIDY AVOIDS IT, BRADFORD ROLLS THROUGH, SIERRA BRADFORD NAILS A SHOOT KICK RIGHT TO THE CHEST OF CASSIDY, THEN FOLLOWS UP WITH A SWEEP OF THE LEGS, DROPPING JOY CASSIDY, BRADFORD ATTEMPTS A DOUBLE FOOT STOMP! CASSIDY ESCAPES AND NAILS ANOTHER KNEE TO THE FACE, RIGHT ON THE CHIN!! NOW A BELLY TO BACK INVERTED SLAM, THE “EAT DEFEAT” LANDED, BUT BRADFORD GOT RIGHT BACK UP AND EXPLODES WITH A LARIAT! COUNTERED INTO A DDT BY JOY CASSIDY!!!!!!! WHAT A SEQUENCE!!!

Rich Russillo: THESE TWO WOMEN ARE ABSOLUTE WARRIORS, THEIR HEART AND PERSEVERANCE ARE UNMATCHED, MY GOD, COMPETITORS LIKE THESE DON’T COME AROUND OFTEN, AND WHEN THEY DO, YOU KNOW YOU’RE WITNESSING SOMETHING SPECIAL!! BOTH WOMEN LAY LIFELESSLY ON THE CANVAS, THIS CROWD IS GOING CRAZY!!! WHAT A BOUT BETWEEN THESE TWO WOMEN!!! THEY’RE TRYING TO GET BACK TO THEIR FEET…SOMEHOW BOTH COMPETITORS BACKUP TO THEIR FEET, NEITHER WILLING TO BREAK, NEITHER WOMAN WILLING TO GIVE UP, THEY’RE BOTH WILLING TO DIE BEHIND THEIR PRIDE, THEY MIGHT HAVE TO…HERE WE GO, BOTH WOMEN TRADING FOREARMS AND PUNCHES, JUST A FRENZY OF STRIKES, SIERRA BRADFORD SEEMS TO HAVE GAINED THE UPPER HAND, COMING OFF THE ROPES, BUT SHE’S MET WITH ANOTHER VICIOUS KNEE STRIKE FROM CASSIDY, BUT BRADFORD RETURNS WITH A CLOTHESLINE!!!! A DESTRUCTIVE LAIRAT FROM BRADFORD, CASSIDY’S GONNA HAVE TO GO COLLECT HER TEETH FROM THE FRONT ROW!

James Peters: What a war this has been, I don’t see either woman walking out of here witho- WAIT WHAT THE HELL, WHO THE, SOMEONE JUST JUMPED THE BARRICADE AND IS- WAIT THAT’S DARCY MAY MORGAN, THE SPECIALIST CHAMPION, SHE JUST CAME OUT OF THE CROWD, AND SHE JUST NAILED SARAH PRICE WITH THE SPECIALISTS CHAMPIONSHIP!!!! WHAT THE HELL IS GOING ON, WHY IS SHE DOING THIS!? DARCY ENTERING THE RING, AND SIERRA TRYING TO GO AFTER DARCY- TTYN!!! THAT KNOCKOUT PUNCH CONNECTS BUT DARCY ISN’T FINISHED!!

(Ding! Ding! Ding!)

Rich Russillo: WHY THE HELL IS SHE HERE, WHY IS SHE ATTACKING SIERRA?!?! JOY CASSIDY HAS LEFT THE RING, NOT WANTING ANY PART OF THIS AND MORGAN NOW NAILS THE REFEREE WITH THE TITLE, HE WONT STOP HER, SHE’S OUT FOR BLOOD!!!! MORGAN NOW WITH ANOTHER HORRIBLE SHOT WITH THE TITLE, THAT ONE BUSTED SIERRA BRADFORD WIDE OPEN, HER HEAD LEAKING BLOOD ALL OVER THE CANVAS, HER BODY BROKEN AND BRUISED, WHY THE HELL WOULD DARCY MAY MORGAN DO THIS, WE SAW SUCH HEART AND FIGHT FROM SIERRA AND JOY, NOW FOR A GREAT MATCH TO BE TARNISHED IN THIS FASHION IS A DISGRACE!!!

(As Sierra lays on the mat in a pool of her own blood, Darcy goes to grab a microphone. She then re-enters the ring as the crowd continues booing.)

Darcy May Morgan: Yeah yeah yeah, I’m sure each and every single one of you saw what happened on Dynasty. You all saw me lose to Drake King when I know I had him beat! I had Drake laid out on the mat, and if it wasn’t for her right here, I would’ve won. Drake knows it, and clearly you knew it too after doing what you did. I was supposed to win that match, but of course you just had to get yourself involved. You just can’t seem to get away from me. I should be able to stand here and say I beat Drake King, but once again you had to make your presence known. I’m sick of it. I’m sick of you Sierra. These past few weeks have been an absolute nightmare. Having to listen to your voice. Having to see you, and even compete against you. It’s all been almost torturous. It’s an experience I hope I can forget as soon as possible but I know you’re not going to just leave me alone after all this, so I’ll tell you what. I’ll give you what you want. I’ll give you what you’ve been practically begging for these past few weeks, but soon enough you’re gonna wish you never stepped up to me. I hope you remember how it feels right now. Laying there in a pool of your own blood. I hope you keep that memory with you up until King if Elite, because when the time comes, history is going to repeat yourself.

(Loud boos are heard, but at the same time confusion seems to show on some of the fans faces as Darcy named the King of Elite event coming up, as she was not yet scheduled for a match at the event.)

Darcy May Morgan: Yes, you heard me right. King of Elite. Sierra, I’m going to give you your match at King of Elite. Sierra Bradford versus Darcy May Morgan. The Leading Lady and Specialists Champion, versus you. You’re going to get exactly what you’ve been asking for, and soon enough exactly what you deserve. I’m not just going to defeat you Sierra. I’m going to destroy you. Decimate you. If I have to, I’m going to kill you. You’re going to regret this Sierra. You’re going to regret it all. The day you became a thorn in my side. Don’t forget Sierra, you wanted this. You started all this, and I’m going to be the one that finishes it. Our match is going to be for the Specialists Championship, so when I pin you on the mat and send you crying to Sarah, Drake, or whoever else you’ve made friends with around here, I hope you truly take the time to soak in that moment, because our match is going to be the last time you come close to the Specialists Championship. Good luck Sierra. You’re going to need it.

(‘Spotlight Savior’ hits as Darcy slams her microphone down onto Sierra. The crowd begins booing as Darcy takes her Specialists Championship and begins to walk out of the ring, but it’s clear that she does not care about the audience’s reaction as she got her message clear. Sierra is just barely even awake as she’s still laid out in the ring, left to process everything Darcy said.)

(Voltage fades into a recap for Saturday Night Showdown.)

(A recap of Showdown airs highlight the emotionally charged Answers World Championship match between Cameron Ella Ava and Jamie O’Hara. Personally feelings were off the table as Jamie systematically picked apart the champ’s left arm, and Cameron showed her will and her desire to never give up and keep what is hers. The match would end when Jamie trapped Cameron in an armbar, but thanks to Xander Payne showing up and destroying Jamie with a chair, the match would end in Jamie’s favor via disqualification. Jamie would move on to the King of Elite finals, while Cameron remained champ, and things between the two are still left unsettled.)

(Voltage fades back in and cuts to the backstage medical area. An aspiring local wrestler is seen walking into the office of Dr. Bethany Blue. Nurse Rannanah Goldstein greets this young man with a business-like smile and motions for him to have a seat on the examination table.)

Nurse Rannanah Goldstein: Name.

Patient: Dušan Milovich.

Nurse Rannanah Goldstein: Is everything correct on this form? Age? Height? Weight? Medical history?

Dušan Milovich: Yes, it’s correct.

(Nurse Goldstein nods and sets the clipboard to the side.)

Nurse Rannanah Goldstein: Strip and I’ll take your blood pressure.

Dušan Milovich: Strip? I need to strip in order for you to take my blood pressure?

Nurse Rannanah Goldstein: That is correct. Doctor’s orders.

(Dušan doesn’t seem so sure, but one evil look from Nurse Goldstein keeps him from protesting. He quickly strips off his clothes and looks around, seeing that there’s no hospital gown for him to wear. He looks a little embarrassed, especially as Nurse Goldstein looks down and gives him a pitying look. She goes to work taking his blood pressure and once she’s finished, she takes the clipboard and makes some notes.)

Nurse Rannanah Goldstein: Very good. Dr. Blue will see you shortly.

(Nurse Goldstein heads out of the examination area and shuts the door. She walks into Dr. Bethany Blue’s small office and sees the doctor is watching a video on EAW.com. A bright smile crosses her face.)

Gina Romano (O.S.): Here is your winner, and new number one contender to the EAW PURE Championship… JAKE SMITH!!!

(Dr. Blue claps her hands in delight as she watches Jake celebrate his victory for the 88th time that afternoon. She has not stopped watching his match and to say she is more than pleased over the outcome would be an understatement.)

Dr. Bethany Blue: This has legitimately been the worst week of my life but knowing that Jake Smith is going to be at King of Elite makes me so happy and excited. Can you picture it, Nurse Goldstein? I retain my championship. Jake reclaims his. The two of us stroll hand-in-hand through the streets of Rome as EAW’s undisputed golden couple??

(There are practically stars in Dr. Blue’s eyes and Nurse Goldstein just shakes her head. Try as she might, Nurse Goldstein just can not get the good doctor’s mind off of Jake Smith. The doctor was crushing.)

Nurse Rannanah Goldstein: Dr. Blue, your patient is ready. Blood pressure is good. Vitals are good. He looks healthy. His penis is below average in size and he does not appear to be circumcised, although that is not uncommon here in Europe. After losing our last patient due to infection from his circumcision, I feel it’s best we stay away from those at the moment. Your mother has made the lawsuit go away, but we can not afford another malpractice suit.

(Dr. Blue rolls her baby brown eyes.)

Dr. Bethany Blue: It’s not my fault he didn’t wash properly post-op. I did my job and I did it well, and it’s that young man’s own irresponsibility that cost him his life. I can only do so much, and even my mother said nothing could be done.

Nurse Rannanah Goldstein: Of course, Dr. Blue.

(Dr. Blue gets up and rolls up the sleeves of her doctor’s coat. She smooths down her sandy blonde hair and checks her deep red lipstick in her compact mirror. She finally takes the clipboard from Nurse Goldstein and heads into the examination office. Much to her shock, Dušan Milovich is gone.)

Dr. Bethany Blue: Um, Nurse Goldstein! What happened to the patient?

(A confused Nurse Goldstein pops up behind Dr. Blue and pokes her head into the room.)

Nurse Rannanah Goldstein: Well that’s odd. I left Mr. Milovich on the examination table.

(She steps into the small room and looks around.)

Nurse Rannanah Goldstein: His clothes are gone as well.

Dr. Bethany Blue: Well check the bathroom! I was told this man needed a physical in order to get cleared for an in-ring return!

(Nurse Goldstein crosses over to the adjoining bathroom and right as she goes to open the door, it opens itself and slams into her head. A startled cry erupts from Nurse Goldstein as she flies back and hits the wall. Ms. Extreme darts out of the bathroom and nearly cuts Dr. Bethany Blue in half with a spear! Ms. Extreme mounts the doctor and begins throwing lefts and rights, absolutely beating the hell out of the doctor!)

Dr. Bethany Blue: NURSE! NURSE! NURSE!

(Nurse Goldstein gets up as she hears the doctors cries and she sprints over to Ms. Extreme. She uses her hulking strength to rip Ms. Extreme off the doctor by the hair, but Ms. Extreme is far from done fighting. She stomps on Nurse Goldstein’s foot, catches her in the face with a back elbow, and breaks free.)

Ms. Extreme: YOU’RE DEAD!

(She jumps back on top of Dr. Blue, but this time the doctor has had a little time to prepare. She is able to fend Ms. Extreme off and sit down on top of her! Ms. Extreme struggles and the doctor does her damndest to try and get her knees down onto Ms. Extreme’s arms and pin her down in place. Dr. Blue slams her fist into Ms. Extreme’s face a couple of times but all that does is cause Ms. Extreme’s adrenaline to spike and she is able to muscle Dr. Blue off of her! Ms. Extreme scrambles to her feet but Nurse Goldstein has recovered and she quickly cracks Ms. Extreme upside the head with a metal bedpan.)

Dr. Bethany Blue: Goodness! How the heck did she get in here!!!

(Dr. Blue and Nurse Goldstein look at Ms. Extreme who is holding her head and struggling to sit up.)

Nurse Goldstein: I’m not sure! Perhaps she let Mr. Milovich out and snuck in??

(Ms. Extreme has gotten herself into a sitting position and despite her throbbing head, she looks up at Dr. Blue and Nurse Goldstein. The good doctor gives Ms. Extreme an annoyed look.)

Dr. Bethany Blue: How’s your head?

Ms. Extreme: Believe me, it’s just fine.

(Ms. Extreme leaps to her feet and she goes after the nurse first! She slams Nurse Goldstein into the wall and begins beating the hell out of her. Dr. Blue jumps in and grabs Ms. Extreme by the hair, but Ms. Extreme fends her off, takes Dr. Blue, and slams her face first into the medical table. Dr. Blue hits the ground and Ms. Extreme starts stomping away on her.)

Ms. Extreme: There is nothing that’s going to stop me from destroying you at King of Elite, bitch. Enjoy your time with that Interwire Champ-

(She’s promptly cut off by Nurse Goldstein coming up behind her and wrapping her in a choke. Ms. Extreme screams and fights, kicking her legs and clawing at Nurse Goldstein’s arms, but Dr. Blue quickly gets back up and fishes a syringe out of her pocket. She wastes no time jabbing the needle in the side of Ms. Extreme’s neck. Ms. Extreme goes limp and Nurse Goldstein lets her drop. Nurse and doctor take a moment to recover.)

Dr. Bethany Blue: I should have known those nasty Avas would get this one out of jail. I was hoping to avoid her this week, but life never works out how I want it too.

Nurse Rannanah Goldstein: What should we do with her, Dr. Blue?

(Dr. Blue looks down at the woman who cost her her winning streak, her chance to make history by making the King of Elite finals, and most importantly, the woman who decided to come after her Interwire Championship. A dark look crosses the doctor’s face.)

Dr. Bethany Blue: Throw her on the table and strip her.

(Nurse Goldstein doesn’t hesitate. She hauls Ms. Extreme up and throws her down on the medical table. She cuts Ms. Extreme’s clothes off leaving her in just her bra and panties. Nurse Goldstein goes to cut away the rest, but Dr. Blue holds up her hand. The nurse stops and Dr. Blue takes Ms. Extreme by the face and squeezes her cheeks as hard as she can.)

Dr. Bethany Blue: You disgust me, Camille. Look at all this body fat.

(Dr. Blue lets go of Ms. Extreme and takes a marker from her pocket, drawing circles all over what she deems are Ms. Extreme’s problem areas. It’s rather degrading for someone who’s unable to defend herself and once Dr. Blue is satisfied she’s marked all the areas, she folds her arms across her chest.)

Dr. Bethany Blue: You don’t belong in this company and I’m going to make sure I’m the one who takes you out of it. I’m going to end your career and quite possibly your life at King of Elite, you fudging bee itch, and the world will NEVER have to see Camille Jane Ava wrestle again. Nurse, finish stripping her and take her to catering. Throw her in that freezer we saw earlier and let her get a nice taste of hypothermia. She should wake up in about 10 minutes which is just enough time for the cold to reach her bones and give her a fright.

(Nurse Goldstein nods and picks up Ms. Extreme, lugging her over her shoulder. Catering happens to be right across from the medical area. It’s also empty and Nurse Goldstein takes Ms. Extreme right to the freezer that Dr. Blue had pointed out. She carelessly dumps Ms. Extreme inside and slams the door shut before walking off and sending Voltage to a promotion ad for Clash of Kingdoms.)

(A promotional ad for Clash of Kingdoms airs, highlight Minerva and Constance Blevins, and their quest to capture the illustrious Iconic Cup. See the Unified Tag Team Champions square off for a chance to win a shot at the Universal Women’s Championship! Clash of Kingdoms comes to you from Doha, Qatar on Saturday, February 15th, 2020 only on Free-Per-View.)

(Voltage returns and cuts to Bella.)

Bella Braxton: THE FOLLOWING CONTEST IS SCHEDULED FOR…

Crowd: ONE FALL!!!

(‘CARION IS’ by LOVECraft hits to a now widely negative reaction as Lars Grier slowly makes his way out to the stage. He keeps the same focused look as always as he looks around at the arena, observing his surroundings but not paying attention to the booing fans. Eventually, Lars begins making his way down to the ring as Bella Braxton begins to speak.)

Bella Braxton: Making his way to the ring… Residing in Toledo, Ohio…. Weighing in at 264 pounds… LAAAAAAAAAARS GRRRIIIIIIIIEEEERRR!!!!

James Peters: I think we’ve already said enough about how destructive Lars has been since his return, but tonight, I’m actually worried for his opponent. After what Lars did to all his opponents thus far, what do you think he’ll be able to do to Andrea Valentine?

Rich Russillo: Andrea is the EAW Champion, don’t act like she’s anything less. Lars is going to be more than a challenge, but if anyone can overcome it, I think Andrea can. She’s survived numerous challenges before, this shouldn’t be an exception.

James Peters: You’re right. Andrea is the EAW Champion for good reason. If anything, this is the match where Lars has to prove himself.

(‘Roll With Me’ by Charli XCX hits and the crowd explodes as Andrea Valentine makes her way out to the stage with the EAW Championship on her shoulder. She looks completely focused on her opponent, as she makes her way down to the ring, making sure not to look away from Lars.)

Bella Braxton: And his opponent… From Orlando, Florida… Weighing in at 110 pounds… SHE IS THE EAW CHAMPION, AAAANNDRRREEAAAA VAAAALENTIIIIIIIINE!!!

James Peters: That’s an over 150 pound weight difference.

Rich Russillo: I never thought about that. This will be harder than I thought.

James Peters: Even so, Andrea has overcome size differences before, and she’s gonna have to do the same at King of Elite anyway. I still think she can do this.

Rich Russillo: I don’t know. I’m starting to think Lars might actually take this after doing some more thinking. I guess we’ll see though.

(Ding! Ding! Ding!)

James Peters: And this match is now underway! Unlike another member of the Beating Hearts of Voltage Raven Roberts when she faced Lars, Andrea isn’t immediately going after Lars, instead it looks like she’s waiting to see who’ll make the first move! The two slowly approaching each other, possibly to lock up- NO! LARS WITH A HUGE KICK TO THE MIDSECTION! THAT KICK BROUGHT ANDREA DOWN TO A KNEE, AND NOW LARS IS LOOKING TO CAPITALIZE! LARS SENDING ANDREA INTO THE ROPES- BUT ANDREA DUCKS A LARIAT! ANDREA RUNNING OFF THE OPPOSITE PAIR OF ROPES- BUT SHE’S CAUGHT THIS TIME WITH A BIG BOOT! Lars has been such a destructive force since his return and it looks like he’s aiming to continue that path!

Rich Russillo: Andrea using the turnbuckles to pull herself back up to her feet, AND NOW LARS CHARGES IN- NO! ANDREA MANAGES TO JUMP OVER LARS, AND NOW SHE PULLS HIM DOWN FOR A SUNSET FLIP BOMB! ANDREA WITH THE FIRST PIN ATTEMPT OF THE MATCH!

ONE! T-

Rich Russillo: LARS QUICKLY KICKS OUT! It’s not taking very long for Lars to get back to his feet, so now Andrea is already running the ropes- BUT THIS TIME LARS MANAGES TO HIT THAT LARIAT, AND HE JUST TURNED ANDREA INSIDE OUT WITH THAT ONE!

James Peters: Lars pulling Andrea to her feet, and he just throws her into the corner! Lars running in once more- BUT THIS TIME ANDREA CONNECTS WITH A BOOT RIGHT INTO LARS’ FACE! Andrea onto the middle rope, AND SHE DIVE- NO!! LARS WITH A BOOT TO THE MIDSECTION, SENDING ANDREA CRASHING RIGHT BACK INTO THOSE TURNBUCKLES! THE FORCE OF THAT BOOT SENT ANDREA INTO THOSE TURNBUCKLES HARD, AND NOW LARS GRABS ANDREA, AND HE DELIVERS AN OVERHEAD BELLY TO BELLY, SENDING ANDREA NEARLY TO THE OTHER SIDE OF THE RING!

Rich Russillo: There’s been nobody quite like Lars Grier as of late. This man has been a huge threat to everyone who’s had the misfortune of having to face him. Andrea using the ropes to pull herself up, and still Lars isn’t ready to give her any room to breathe as he runs the ropes- BUT ANDREA WAS PREPARED AS SHE SENDS LARS THROUGH THE MIDDLE ROPE! LARS LANDED ON THE APRON AND HE WAS ABLE TO GET UP QUICKLY, BUT THERE’S A FOREARM BY ANDREA! ANDREA GRABBING LARS NOW, AND SHE RUNS WITH HIM, SENDING HIM FACE FIRST INTO THE RING POST, KNOCKING LARS OFF OF THE APRON!

James Peters: Lars is still on his feet though! Lars holding his face as he walks around the ring, BUT NOW ANDREA RUNS THE ROPES- AND THERE’S A HUGE DROPKICK THROUGH THE ROPES, SENDING LARS INTO THE BARRICADE! HOW IMPRESSIVE WAS THAT BY ANDREA!? LARS IS SOMEHOW STILL ON HIS FEET, BUT ANDREA IS WASTING NO TIME IN FIXING THAT, AS SHE SENDS LARS CRASHING INTO THE STEEL STEPS! ANDREA IS DOING WHATEVER SHE CAN TO TAKE DOWN LARS, AND SO FAR SHE’S DOING AN EXCELLENT JOB!

Rich Russillo: Lars is trying to use the apron to pull himself up- AND ANDREA SLAMS LARS FACE FIRST RIGHT ONTO THAT APRON! Andrea finally rolling Lars back into the ring, and now she’s climbing up to the top rope! Lars is still managing to get back up to his feet despite what we just saw, so it looks like Andrea is looking to fly! Andrea in position, DIVING CROSSBODY- Oh. OH NO! LARS JUST CAUGHT ANDREA RIGHT OUT OF THE AIR! WHAT A BACKBREAKER BY LARS! I CAN’T EVEN BEGIN TO IMAGINE THE DAMAGE SOMETHING LIKE THAT COULD’VE CAUSED!

James Peters: If Lars keeps this up he could gain a win over the EAW Champion! Andrea trying to crawl into the corner, but Lars is once again not giving Andrea a chance to as he deadlifts her up, AND THERE’S A GERMAN SUPLE- NO! ANDREA MANAGED TO LAND ON HER FEET- AND SHE JUST HIT A DROPKICK RIGHT INTO THE BACK OF LARS’ HEAD! Andrea holding her stomach and I can only imagine that she’s still in pain after that backbreaker, but now there’s the cover! To put Lars Grier away!

ONE! T-

Rich Russillo: LARS KICKS OUT! Lars slowly getting back to his feet- WAIT! CROSS ARMBREAKER! CROSS ARMBREAKER BY ANDREA VALENTINE! ANDREA HAS THAT ARM BAR LOCKED IN, AND IF THERE WAS ANY WAY FOR ANDREA TO GET BACK INTO THIS MATCH, THIS IS IT! LARS IS STRUGGLING IN THAT ARM BAR, AND HE’S REACHING OUT FOR THOSE ROPES BUT THEY’RE JUST BARELY TOO FAR FOR HIM! ANDREA IS LOOKING TO PUT LARS AWAY, AND SHE MIGHT JUST DO THAT IF SHE KEEPS THIS ARM BAR LOCKED IN LIKE THIS! LARS IS CLENCHING HIS FIST, HE’S TRYING AS HARD AS HE CAN NOT TO TAP!

James Peters: WAIT, LARS IS GETTING UP TO A KNEE! WE SAW RAVEN ROBERTS ATTEMPT SOMETHING SIMILAR IN HER MATCH AGAINST LARS AND WE ALL KNOW HOW THAT ENDED! LARS IS SOMEHOW GETTING TO HIS FEET, AND I THINK THINGS ARE ABOUT TO GO THE SAME WAY FOR ANDREA! LARS IS SOMEHOW PICKING ANDREA UP WITH HIS ARM- BUT OH MY GOD! JUST AS HE DOES THAT ANDREA JUMPED ONTO LARS AND LOCKED IN A GUILLOTINE CHOKE! ANDREA COULDN’T GET HIM DOWN ONTO THE MAT, BUT EVEN SO LARS IS IN TROUBLE! HE NEEDS TO DO SOMETHING FAST!

Rich Russillo: NO, HE’S NOT IN TROUBLE! LARS JUST RAMMED ANDREA RIGHT INTO THE TURNBUCKLES! LARS NOW, WITH A HUGE BACK BODY DROP! Andrea hit the mat hard, but surprisingly it looks like Lars has to take some time to recover! I don’t think we’ve even scratched the surface of what this man is capable of, but even so Andrea has clearly put up a great fight thus far! Lars deadlifting Andrea up though, AND IT LOOKS LIKE HE’S TRYING TO SET UP FOR A POWERBOMB BUT ANDREA IS DOING HER BEST TO FIGHT OUT OF IT! ANDREA WITH REPEATED PUNCHES, OVER AND OVER, AND- OH MY GOD!

James Peters: LARS GRIER JUST POWERBOMBED ANDREA VALENTINE OUT OF THE RING! OH MY GOD! ANDREA WAS JUST LAID OUT BY LARS, AND NOW LARS IS JUST LOOKING DOWN ON THE EAW CHAMPION AS THE REFEREE FINALLY BEGINS TO COUNT, THIS MATCH MAY ACTUALLY BE FINISHED HERE!

Referee: One!… Two!… Three!…

James Peters: The referee is still counting, but wow, Andrea is actually stirring! I don’t know how, but it looks like she’s somehow managing to get back to her feet!

Referee: Four!… Five!… Six!…

Rich Russillo: Andrea is slowly getting back up, AND WAIT! LARS IS RUNNING THE ROPES! WHAT’S HE DOING!? OH MY GOD, TOPE CON HILP BY LARS GRIER!! LARS GRIER JUST HIT A TOPE CON HILO, THERE’S NO WAY SOMEONE HIS SIZE SHOULD BE ABLE TO DO SOMETHING LIKE THAT!! Wait a minute.. Why isn’t Lars… ANDREA MOVED! ANDREA MOVED OUT OF THE WAY AT THE LAST POSSIBLE MOMENT! LARS HASN’T GOTTEN BACK UP AND IT’S BECAUSE HE CRASHED RIGHT INTO THE BARRICADE AND HE DIDN’T EVEN HIT ANDREA! ANDREA ROLLING LARS BACK INTO THE RING, AND NOW ONCE AGAIN SHE SLOWLY MAKES HER WAY UP TOP!

James Peters: LARS SLOWLY GETTING BACK UP- BUT THERE’S A DIVING METEORA BY ANDREA VALENTINE!! ANDREA NOW WITH THE COVER TO PUT AWAY LARS GRIER!!

ONE! TWO!! THR-

James Peters: LARS KICKS OUT!! Andrea looks clearly frustrated and it’s clear to see why! After everything both competitors have done to each other so far, still this match doesn’t seem like it’s going to end any time soon! This match has already taken so much out of both competitors, how is this supposed to end? Andrea pulling Lars up to a knee, and now she run the ropes! VALENTINE’S MASSACRE- WAIT, NO!

Rich Russillo: LARS IS HOLDING ONTO ANDREA AND HE’S SLOWLY GETTING BACK UP TO HIS FEET! HOW IS THIS MAN DOING THIS!? LARS GRIER, WITH A SIT OUT POWERBOMB!! COVER BY LARS NOW!

ONE! TWO!! THR-

Rich Russillo: ANDREA MANAGES TO KICK OUT THIS TIME! LARS HASN’T EVEN GOTTEN BACK TO HIS FEET YET DESPITE THAT, AND IT LOOKS LIKE LARS IS ALREADY FEELING THE EFFECTS OF THIS MATCH AS HE’S FORCED TO PULL HIMSELF INTO THE CORNER! I don’t know how these two are doing it! Lars is slowly pulling himself up to his feet, and it looks like he’s now waiting for Andrea to get back up herself!

James Peters: Andrea is just barely managing to get to her feet, although the fact that she’s getting up at all is outstanding. Andrea turning towards Lars, AND NOW LARS CHARGES IN! RAVENB- NO! ANDREA WITH A HUGE KNEE TO LARS’ FACE! ANDREA NOW RUNNING THE ROPES- BUT LARS CATCHES HER WITH A POP UP POWER- HURRICANRANA! WHAT A HURRICANRANA BY ANDREA, JUST AS SHE WAS ALMOST MET WITH ANOTHER POWERBOMB! LARS STUMBLING INTO THE CORNER, AND NOW ANDREA CHARGES IN, WITH A RUNNING FOREARM SMASH!

Rich Russillo: ANDREA RUNNING THE ROPES ONCE MORE AS LARS STUMBLES OUT OF THE CORNER, AND THERE’S ANDREA WITH A- NO! LARS CATCHES ANDREA, AND NOW HE SETS HER UP! TOLEDO SUNRISE!! THAT TOMBSTONE PILEDRIVER CONNECTS, AND ANDREA LOOKS ABSOLUTELY OUT OF IT! IT LOOKED LIKE SHE WAS STARTING TO FIND HER WAY BACK INTO THIS MATCH DESPITE ALL WE’VE JUST SEEN, BUT NOW WE MIGHT BE CLOSER THAN EVER TO THIS MATCH ENDING! LARS THOUGH, HE DOESN’T LOOK LIKE HE’S GOING FOR THE COVER! INSTEAD HE’S SLOWLY STARTING TO BACK UP ONCE AGAIN, AND I THINK HE’S INTENT ON HITTING THE RAVENBEAK!

James Peters: Maybe Lars had a feeling that the Toledo Sunrise wasn’t gonna get the job done. Or, he just wanted to do some more damage. Whatever the case is, he’s aiming to hit a move that’d surely cause the end of this match. Andrea looks nearly unresponsive though after that tombstone. The referee is checking on her- BUT LOOK AT THAT! LARS JUST RAN OVER TO ANDREA, AND NOW HE’S JUST STOMPING ALL OVER HER! THE EAW CHAMPION IS DEFENSELESS, AND ANDREA NOW IS FORCED TO ROLL OUT ONTO THE APRON TO TRY AND ESCAPE THOSE VICIOUS STOMPS!

Rich Russillo: Lars though, he’s pulling Andrea up by her hair! Andrea looks completely out of it, and- OH! WHAT A FOREARM BY ANDREA! ANDREA IS HANGING ONTO THE ROPES TO EVEN STAY ON HER FEET RIGHT NOW, BUT THAT FOREARM CAUSED LARS TO STUMBLE! LARS GOING BACK FOR ANDREA- BUT NOW ANDREA PULLS LARS THROAT FIRST ONTO THE TOP ROPE! LARS DROPS DOWN TO BOTH KNEES WHILE HOLDING HIS THROAT, AND NOW ANDREA GETS BACK INTO THE RING BEFORE RUNNING THE ROPES! WHAT A DOUBLE FOOT STOMP ONTO LARS’ BACK! ANDREA NOT FINISHED AS SHE RUNS THE ROPES AGAIN, AND THERE’S A DOUBLE FOOT STOMP ONTO LARS’ STOMACH THIS TIME! ANDREA FALLING ONTO LARS FOR THE COVER!

ONE! TWO!! THRE-

James Peters: LARS GETS THE SHOULDER UP! Andrea now wasting any time though as she immediately makes her way to the top rope as fast as she can! MAGIC HOUR, WHAT!? IT CONNECTS!!! THE MAGIC HOUR CONNECTS PITCH PERFECT IN THE CENTER OF THE RING!! THAT’S GOTTA BE IT, RIGHT!? LARS GRIER IS DONE FOR, ANDREA VALENTINE WINS!! ANDREA GOING FOR THE COVER, AND WHAT A PERFORMANCE BY LARS, BUT IT’S GOTTA BE OVER NOW!

ONE! TWO!! THREE!!!

James Peters: YOU’VE GOT TO BE KIDDING ME!! HOW!?

Rich Russillo: Andrea is in complete shock! How did Lars do it!? Why is Lars Grier still in this match!? Andrea herself looks tired, as if she’s barely even able to get up. This match has clearly taken a huge amount out of both competitors, and to think this match still isn’t over yet, it’s insane. To think that Lars is giving the current EAW Champion this much trouble, it shows just how impressive he’s been since his return. Lars is not someone to take lightly. Not anymore at least.

James Peters: Andrea climbing up to the top rope, and it looks like she’s just gonna wait there as Lars slowly begins to stir! I’m guessing she’s waiting for him to get back up, so I can only wonder what she’d be going for! Lars is slowly getting back up but he doesn’t seem to even know where he is, and that’s exactly what Andrea wants! Andrea in position, V-DAY!!! WAIT, WHAT!? ARE YOU KIDDING ME!? LARS ONCE AGAIN WAS ABLE TO CATCH ANDREA OUT OF THE SKY, AND HE HAS HER IN THAT POWERBOMB POSITION AGAIN BUT ANDREA IS DOING HER BEST TO FIGHT OUT OF IT!

Rich Russillo: ANDREA FIGHTS OUT, BUT LARS IMMEDIATELY BOUNCES OFF THE ROPES! RAVENBEAK- NO!! ONCE AGAIN ANDREA COUNTERED IT, THIS TIME WITH A KICK RIGHT INTO THE FACE OF LARS! LARS BOUNCING OFF THE ROPES ONCE MORE THOUGH, AND THERE’S A HUGE ELBOW TO ANDREA! ANDREA THOUGH, RETALIATES BY KICKING LARS’ FOOT OUT FROM UNDER HIM BEFORE HITTING A HUGE SPINNING BACKFIST! ANDREA RUNNING THE ROPES, AND THERE’S A RUNNING METEORA!! ANDREA IS DOING IT, SHE’S TAKING DOWN LARS GRIER!! LARS IS STARTING TO MAKE IT BACK TO HIS FEET, BUT ANDREA ISN’T GIVING HIM ANY CHANCE TO RECOVER AD SHE BEGINS PUNCHING AWAY AT LARS!

James Peters: LARS IS LEFT DEFENSELESS IN THE CORNER AS ANDREA CONTINUES PUNCHING AWAY AT HIM! WAIT, NO! LARS PUSHES ANDREA AWAY! LARS CHARGING IN- BUT ANDREA SENDS HIM SHOULDER FIRST INTO THE RING POST! LARS STILL IN THAT CORNER AS ANDREA RUN S TO THE OPPOSITE CORNER! ANDREA CHARGING IN NOW, AND THERE’S A DROPKICK TO LARS’ BACK! LARS FALLING OUT OF THE CORNER AND ANDREA RUNS THE ROPES ONE MORE TIME- JUMPING KNEE BY LARS! LARS JUST HIT A HUGE JUMPING KNEE OUT OF NOWHERE AND BOTH COMPETITORS NOW FALL!

Rich Russillo: Lars pulling Andrea up now, AND THERE’S A RIPCORD- FOREARM BY ANDREA! ANDREA IS STILL TRYING TO FIGHT AS MUCH AS SHE CAN- BUT LARS DROPS HER WITH A HUGE CLOSED FIST! THE REFEREE WARNING LARS AGAINST THE USAGE OF A CLOSED FIST BUT HE CLEARLY DOESN’T CARE! LARS JUST STOMPING AWAY AT THE FACE OF ANDREA, AND HE’S JUST DOING AS MUCH DAMAGE AS HE CAN! LARS PICKING ANDREA UP- AND ANDREA ROLLS HIM UP! SCHOOL BOY ROLL UP BY ANDREA! ANDREA TO STEAL THE WIN, SHE’S GONNA BEAT LARS!

ONE! TWO!! THREE-

James Peters: NO SHE ISN’T, NOT YET! LARS KICKS OUT AND BOTH COMPETITORS GET BACK UP! LARS TRYING TO CLOTHESLINE ANDREA OUT OF THE RING, BUT ANDREA PULLS THE ROPES DOWN AND SENDS LARS OVER THE TOP ROPE! ANDREA RUNNING THE ROPES AND IT LOOKS LIKE SHE’S GOING FOR ANOTHER DROPKIC- NO! LARS GOT HER THIS TIME, AND IT LOOKS LIKE LARS IS TRYING TO HIT THAT APRON POWERBOMB, BUT ANDREA MANAGES TO GRAB ONTO THE ROPES! ANDREA MANAGING TO KICK LARS AWAY, AND NOW SHE’S ON THE APRON! ANDREA RUNNING OFF OF IT, AND THERE’S A METEORA OFF THE APRON!!

Rich Russillo: NO! LARS HOLDS ONTO ANDREA! LARS PUSHING ANDREA AWAY, AND- OH MY GOD!!! LARS JUST HIT THE RAVENBEAK, HE JUST SPEARED ANDREA THROUGH THE BARRICADE!! LARS IS SOMEHOW STILL IN THIS, AND HE STILL DOESN’T LOOK LIKE HE’S FINISHED AS THE REFEREE IS AT A COUNT OF THREE! LARS PULLING ANDREA AWAY FROM THE BARRICADE, AND NOW WHAT’S HE GONNA DO!?

Referee: Four!… Five!…

Rich Russillo: WAIT, WAIT! IT’S CONSUELA!! CONSUELA ROSE AVA IS RUNNING OVER HERE! CONSUELA IS RUNNING STRAIGHT TOWARDS LARS, AND- WAIT!!! OH MY GOD! WHO’S THAT!? SOMEONE JUST BLASTED CONSUELA IN THE FACE OUT OF NOWHERE! TWO PEOPLE JUST CAME FROM THE CROWD AS CONSUELA WAS ABOUT TO TRY AND ATTACK LARS!

Referee: Six!…

(The two men take off the hoodies they were initially wearing, revealing themselves to be Levi and Rath, two members of the Corvus. Slowly Lars turns his attention away from Andrea and shifts it to Consuela, who is being grabbed by the two Corvus members.)

Referee: Seven!…

James Peters: IT’S RATH AND LEVI! TWO OF LARS’ CORVUS MEMBERS! THEY HAVE CONSUELA BY BOTH ARMS, AND NOW LARS IS JUST SLOWLY WALKING UP TO HER! LARS HAS IS ALMOST COMPLETELY EXPRESSIONLESS AS HE APPROACHES CONSUELA, BUT THERE’S A HUGE KICK TO THE MIDSECTION, CAUSING HER TO DROP TO HER KNEES! IT LOOKS LIKE LEVI IS GIVING ORDERS OR SOMETHING, BUT I HAVE NO CLUE WHAT THEY’RE TALKING ABOUT!

Referee: Eight!…

James Peters: ANDREA’S OWN FRIEND CONSUELA IS GETTING DISMANTLED RIGHT NOW BY THE CORVUS, AND I DON’T THINK SHE EVEN REALIZES IT! LEVI AND RATH ARE JUST STOMPING AWAY AT CONSUELA!

Referee: Nine!…

James Peters: ANDREA ROLLS BACK INTO THE RING! LARS AND THE CORVUS COULDN’T SEEM TO CARE LESS ABOUT ANDREA, AS THEY’RE JUST DESTROYING CONSUELA! THE REFEREE THOUGH, HE REACHES TEN!

Referee: TEN!

(Ding! Ding! Ding!)

Bella Braxton: Here is your winner…. THE EAW CHAMPION, ANDREAAAA VAALE-

James Peters: RAVENBEAK!!! THE CORVUS HELD CONSUELA IN POSITION AND LARS JUST HIT THE RAVENBEAK OUTSIDE OF THE RING!! CONSUELA IS BEING TORN APART RIGHT NOW, AND I THINK ANDREA IS JUST NOW REALIZING WHAT’S GOING ON! ANDREA EXITING THE RING- AND NOW SHE’S GOING AFTER LARS! LARS WAS TAKEN BY SURPRISE, BUT THE NUMBERS GAME IS PROVING TO BE TOO MUCH HERE AS RATH AND LEVI ARE TRYING TO PULL ANDREA AWAY FROM LARS!

Rich Russillo: ANDREA IS TRYING TO FEND OFF ALL THREE CORVUS MEMBERS BUT RIGHT NOW SHE DOESN’T SEEM TO BE TOO SUCCESSFUL!

(Suddenly ‘Natural’ by Imagine Dragons hit and the crowd explodes as Terry Chambers runs down the ramp and towards the Corvus. Terry immediately takes down Levi, who charged over to him first, with a big boot before exchanging fists with Rath.)

James Peters: TERRY CHAMBERS IS HERE AND HE’S HELPING CONSUELA AND ANDREA! TERRY JUST TOOK LEVI DOWN WITH EASE WITH THAT BOOT AND NOW HE AND RATH ARE GOING AT IT! LARS IS GETTING BACK UP, BUT ANDREA IS GOING RIGHT AFTER HIM, THROWING LEFTS AND RIGHTS BEFORE HE COULD EVEN GET ALL THE WAY BACK UP TO HIS FEET! ANDREA AND TERRY ARE FIGHTING SIDE BY SIDE TO TAKE OUT THE CORVUS, NOT EVEN TWO WEEKS BEFORE THEY HAVE TO FACE OFF AT KING OF ELITE!

Rich Russillo: LEVI IS SLOWLY GETTING BACK UP, AND IT LOOKS LIKE HE’S MAKING HIS WAY OVER THE BARRICADE AS ANDREA AND TERRY ARE GETTING THE UPPER HAND! LEVI IS YELLING AT LARS AND RATH, AND IT LOOKS LIKE THE TWO OTHER MEMBERS OF THE CORVUS ARE BEGINNING TO FOLLOW BEHIND! ANDREA AND TERRY ARE TRYING TO FOLLOW THEM BUT THEY’RE UNABLE TO AS THE CORVUS GETS OVER THE BARRICADE AND BEGIN TO LEAVE!

James Peters: THE CORVUS ARE RETREATING! LARS LEVI AND RATH MANAGED TO GET OVER THE BARRICADE, AND THEY’RE MAKING THEIR WAY OUT OF HERE! WHAT HAVE WE JUST SEEN!? WE WERE JUST WITNESSING A GREAT MATCH IN THE WORKS, AND NOW ALL THIS! WHAT JUST HAPPENED!?

(‘Roll With Me’ hits as the Corvus continues to make their way up the steps. The match Lars and Andrea had was incredible, but after how it ended, there was not much to say as the Corvus made their way out. Meanwhile, Terry and Andrea begin to check on Consuela Rose Ava as the camera begins to fades to commercial break.)

(Commercial break for the FOX daytime show, Judge Jerry. See the former talk show preside over cases and render decisions.)

(Voltage returns for the final time tonight and the camera cuts to Bella in the middle of the ring)

Bella Braxton: Ladies and gentlemen the following contest is scheduled for…

Crowd: ONE FALL!!!

(‘Alive’ by P.O.D. plays up to cheers as Rex McAllister makes his way to the stage. He stands there for a moment looking around before not long after Raven Roberts follows him out. They stand next to each other both eliciting a smirk before they give a nod and make their way to the ring interacting with the crowd along the way)

Bella Braxton: Introducing first… accompanied by RAVEN ROBERTS… from Sea Isle, New Jersey… weighing in at 230 pounds… REX MCALLISTER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Rich Russillo: Last week Rex McAllister expressed his anger about the actions that unfolded over the past few weeks. And also about how Fire and Ice are going to beat them and set themselves out and take the opportunity that The ILLIONAIRES practically begged to get till now.

James Peters: Despite the setbacks Rex is coming into this match with a set intent on setting things straight for their opponents at King of Elite. He wants to get himself back on top, and what better time to start than now.

(Rex enters the ring and goes to the top rope looking around with a smile before jumping down and getting ready as ‘Alive’ fades out. ‘Odee’ by A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie plays as the cheers turn to boos as Chris Elite and Ahren Fournier come out to the stage. Chris looks with determination on his face as Ahren hypes up the crowd behind him before they make their way to the ring both accompanied with big grins on their faces)

Bella Braxton: And their opponent… accompanied by AHREN FOURNIER… from Brooklyn, New York… weighing in at 210 pounds… CHRIS ELITE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Rich Russillo: Both members of The ILLIONAIRES have had a lot to say about Fire and Ice, especially about crashing their wedding…

James Peters: But with that out of the way, they stated they have a lot to live up to in this match. They have come with intent motivation after Rex McAllister interfered in their match and caused a sure to be disappointing loss that strikes deep for both of them. Whilst Fire and Ice have a lot of motivation, I’m sure The ILLIONAIRES are coming in with the same amount as well. And I’m sure after Showdown they’ve also come for revenge

(Chris Elite enters the ring and goes straight up to Rex McAllister. Before any harm can be inflicted the Ref quickly splits them apart. Chris raises one arm in the air in the center of the ring with a smirk as ‘Odee’ fades out and the Ref signals for the bell)

(DING! DING! DING!)

Rich Russillo: Here we go as this hard hitting match is underway. Chris and Rex have such a long history I’m sure this is going to add to their tale once more. Chris quickly jumping at Rex as he attacks him with pummeling punches pushing him into the corner! Rex quickly pushing away as Chris starts to run towards him. But Rex quickly with a drop toe hold as Chris falls headfirst into the middle turnbuckle! Rex runs back to the opposite corner before running at a stunned Chris! REX WITH A DROPKICK RIGHT TO THE BACK OF CHRIS AS HE FALLS RIGHT TO THE GROUND! Rex grabs Chris by the back and pulls him to the center of the ring as it seems like he isn’t done yet! REX WITH A BACK SUPLEX AS CHRIS LANDS RIGHT ON HIS NECK!

James Peters: Chris quickly getting up to the surprise of Rex as he launches up! DROPKICK PUSHING REX BACK! Rex falling into the ropes as he bounces off of it but uses it as momentum! DISCUS CLOTHESLINE TAKES CHRIS DOWN! But Chris quickly kipping up to his feet as Rex turns around! PELE KICK RIGHT TO THE TOP OF REX’S HEAD SENDING HIM DOWN TO THE GROUND! Rex sitting up as Chris turns around and leaps! BASEMENT DROPKICK RIGHT TO THE HEAD OF REX TAKING HIM DOWN AGAIN!

Rich Russillo: Chris bringing Rex up but Rex quickly pushing him into the corner! Rex with punches unloading on Chris aiming specifically to the gut! Rex running back before running at Chris once more. KNEE RIGHT TO THE GUT OF CHRIS! Chris stumbling out of the corner as Rex climbs up to the top rope as he looks to fly! But Chris with agility quickly climbing up there as well before Rex can do anything! Both of them begin to unload punches on one another as none of them don’t want to meet the fate of crashing to the ground. BUT CHRIS STEPPING UP TO THE TOP ROPE AND HITTING REX SQUARE IN THE FACE WITH A KNEE!

James Peters: Rex is stunned as Chris grabs him I don’t think he has good intentions with that he’s planning at the moment! OH MY! BROOKLYN HIGH! SPANISH FLY OFF THE TOP ROPE! Both Chris and Rex are knocked to the ground as they both are laid out on the canvas! Chris stretching out as he attempts a pin attempt slowly hooking the leg at this moment!

OOONNNEEE!!!

Rich Russillo: KICK OUT! I can say for sure it’s going to take a lot more than that to take out Rex in this match or frankly any match. Chris slowly bringing himself up to his feet as Rex begins to sit up. Chris running to the ropes as Rex begins to stir up a bit. CHRIS WITH A KICK TO THE FACE! NO! Rex grabbing the leg before Chris could connect with it! Rex slowly bringing himself up as Chris practically has a face of pleading on him. DRAGON SCREW SENDS CHRIS DOWN!

James Peters: Chris trying to roll himself up to his feet but Rex is prepared. REX WITH A JUMPING KNEE RIGHT TO THE FACE OF CHRIS SENDING HIM DOWN TO A KNEE! Rex rolls forward behind him as he sets him up! CHOP RIGHT TO THE BACK OF HIS NECK! NO! CHRIS ROLLS BACKWARDS! Chris leaping up with extraordinary height! REVERSE FRANKENSTEINER AS REX LANDS RIGHT ON HIS NECK! Rex rolling around as Chris jumps up to the top rope quickly keeping the adrenaline up to a max! FROG SPLASH RIGHT DOWN ON REX!

Rich Russillo: Rex beginning to bring himself up to the shock of Chris who hauls himself up as well to his feet. Chris taking a step back as he launches forward! BOX OFFICE SMASH! NO! Rex grabs the foot before Chris can connect as he spins him around! REX USING THAT MOMENTUM TO CONNECT WITH A SPINEBUSTER! Rex bringing Chris up not wasting a moment in this match. BUT CHRIS TACKLES REX DOWN! Chris landing multiple punches down on his face as Rex tries to put his arms up to block! Rex shoving him away as Chris stumbles back but boost forward running at Rex! DOUBLE KNEE! BOTH OF THEM CONNECTS ON EACH OTHER! BOTH OF THEM ARE DOWN!

James Peters: Both Chris and Rex slowly try to bring each other up as both hold onto one another for leverage. Chris with a chop right to the chest sending Rex back! But Rex with one of his own sending Chris back! Chris with enraged anger in his eyes as he sends another one slamming it right into the chest of Rex! BOTH OF THEM HIT EACH OTHER WITH A CHOP! Chris and Rex move back as Chris goes for a roundhouse kick! But Rex ducking under and grabbing at the leg of Chris! Rex pulling Chris to the ground catching him by surprise! Chris sitting up as Rex runs towards him. REX SLAMMING HIS FOOT RIGHT INTO THE FACE OF CHRIS AND IMPALING HIM RIGHT DOWN TO THE GROUND!

Rich Russillo: Rex bringing Chris up once more setting him up. BUT CHRIS WITH PURE STRENGTH PUSHING HIM AND REX OUT OF THE RING BEFORE HE CAN DO ANYTHING! Chris stumbling up as he grabs a hold of the edge of the apron as Rex crawls away trying to grab something to hold onto. But Chris quickly grabbing Rex and bringing him up onto the apron this spells trouble for both of these competitors! Chris firing a punch right to the head of Rex for good measure! Rex stumbles back stunned as Chris runs towards him. SPEAR! REX WITH A SPEAR AS CHRIS LANDS BACKFIRST ON THE EDGE OF THE APRON! Rex jumping off and using all his strength to push Chris into the ring as he rolls in himself! PIN ATTEMPT BY REX!

OOONNNEEE!!!

TTTTWWWWOOOO-

James Peters: CHRIS KICKS OUT! Ahren Fournier at ringside seemingly with a face of relief as Chris lives to see another day. Chris slowly bringing himself up as Rex leans against the ropes taking a breather. Chris quickly running over to Rex trying to clothesline him over the top rope! But Rex prevents that quickly shoving him away! Chris with a swing and a miss as Rex steps back. Rex with a knee sending it right to the gut as Chris is forced back! Rex swinging at Chris though as Chris ducks under and grabs him from under! SITOUT POWERBOMB CONNECTS RIGHT ONTO REX!

Rich Russillo: Rex rolling away as he grabs the bottom turnbuckle quickly trying to pull himself up before Chris is able to gain the advantage at frankly any point in this match. Rex pulling himself up and propping himself in the corner as Chris runs to him. Running forearm right to the head of Rex as he stumbles forward and falls to a knee at the center of the ring. Chris quickly running at Rex as he’s stunned. KNEE RIGHT TO THE SIDE OF HIS HEAD ROCKING HIM! Rex is down but not for long as Chris brings him up again. Rex trying to fight back with gut punches as Chris steps back. CHRIS SLAMS DOWN ON THE BACK OF REX’S HEAD WITH AN AXE KICK KNOCKING HIM OUT AGAIN!

James Peters: But Rex with a will of iron as he begins to pull himself up quickly again to the shock of Chris. Chris running at him trying to land punches on him but Rex quickly stiffens up as he brings himself up to his feet! Rex with an uppercut right to the jaw of Chris sending him back! Chris shaking it off as he runs towards Rex again. Rex with another one connecting sending him back again! Chris stunned now as he falls right into Rex. SPINNING WHEEL KICK SENDS CHRIS CRASHING DOWN TO THE FLOOR!

Rich Russillo: Chris rolling away as he rolls himself over to the edge of the apron. Rex running up to him but Chris quickly getting up and landing a punch right to his face sending him back! Rex stunned as Chris bounces off the ropes. SPRINGBOARD FOREARM TAKES REX DOWN! Rex falling backwards as Chris brings him up as he sees opportunity! GOTD! JUMPING BICYCLE KICK CONNECTS RIGHT ONTO REX TAKING HIM OUT AS CHRIS GOES FOR THE PIN ATTEMPT!

OOONNNEEE!!!

TTTTWWWWOOOO!!!!

TTTT-

James Peters: REX KICKS OUT ONCE MORE! Chris looks furious as he slams the ground in anger. Chris getting up to his feet as he yells at Rex to pull himself up to his feet. LONG KISS GOODNIGHT! NO! Rex managing to roll away onto his feet! Chris sitting up in confusion as he doesn’t know what just happened. But Rex kicking Chris right on the side of his head bringing him down! Chris is stunned as Rex brings him up himself. Rex with repeated elbow strikes right to the temple of Chris forcing him back! Chris running at Rex presumably out of desperation. REX COUNTERING WHAT CHRIS WAS ATTEMPTING TO DO WITH A BULLDOG!

RIch Russillo: Chris sent to the ground as he slowly brings his head up. Rex grabbing his head as he pulls him up to his feet and sends him to the ropes with a irish whip. Chris quickly sliding under as he grabs the leg of Rex and pulls him down to the ground. Chris attempts a standing double foot stomp but Rex quickly rolls away as he kips up to his feet. Rex trying to go for a forearm but Chris ducks under and punches Rex right in the gut! Rex stumbles back but proceed to run at Chris. CHRIS WITH A HURRICANRANA TAKING HIM DOWN TO THE GROUND! Rex rolling up as he runs at Chris attempting a dropkick! BUT CHRIS PUSHES THE LEG AWAY AS HE QUICKLY CONNECTS WITH AN ENZIGURI!

James Peters: Chris bringing Rex up as he irish whips him into the corner. Chris running at Rex as Rex bounces out of the corner. CHRIS WITH A CLOTHESLINE PUSHING REX BACK INTO THE CORNER! Rex falls into a sitting position as Chris runs to the opposite corner and back. RUNNING DROPKICK PRESSING REX AGAINST THE TURNBUCKLE! Rex crawls away from the corner but Chris quickly pulling him up from the back of his head. Chris trying to slam his face into the corner but Rex puts his hand out before he can do anything as he lands an elbow right to the gut of Chris creating distance! Chris stumbling back as Rex quickly jumps up to the middle rope. REX WITH A CROSSBODY TAKING CHRIS DOWN!

Rich Russillo: Rex bringing Chris up as he grabs him from behind and lifts him up. BACK SUPLEX AS CHRIS LANDS WITH A THUD! Chris rolls up to his feet as he goes for a kick but Rex grabs him and spins him around! Rex trying to go for a clothesline but Chris quickly ducks down and runs to the ropes leaping off. SPRINGBOARD NECKBREAKER! NO! OH MY! REX CATCHES IT WITH A BACKSTABBER! CHRIS ARCHING HIS BACK IN PAIN AS REX PUSHES HIM DOWN AND GOES FOR A PIN ATTEMPT!

OOONNNEEE!!!

TTTTWWWWOOOO!!!!

James Peters: CHRIS KICKS OUT! Rex shaking his head as he slowly gets up to his feet and waits for Chris to get up as well. REX IS GOING FOR IT! THE REX EFFECT! NO! CHRIS WITH A ROUNDHOUSE KICK KNOCKING HIM DOWN! Chris grabbing Rex and lifting him up off his feet now! LONG KISS GOODNIGHT! NO! Rex reverses quickly as Rex doesn’t know what happened! I’LL SMACK THE SHIT OUT OF YOU! RIPCORD SLAP RIGHT TO THE SIDE OF REX’S FACE AS REX FALLS TO A KNEE!

Rich Russillo: Chris grabbing Rex’s arm as he begins to kick him repeatedly in the chest. Chris trying to do everything to make sure that Rex finally stays down for the three count. But Rex slowly bringing himself up as Chris’ eyes seemingly widen at the sight. Rex kicking Chris right in the gut sending him back. Rex swinging with a punch right to the side of Chris’ face forcing him backwards once more. Chris is stunned as he tries to swing at Rex. REX RUNNING AT CHRIS AND FLOORING HIM WITH A BICYCLE KICK!

James Peters: Rex bringing Chris up as he grabs him. Rex going for a suplex but Chris is fighting back trying to drop his weight! But Chris is fighting back trying to knee Rex on the top of the head as Rex continues to refuse and fight on! Rex forced to move back as he drops Chris. Chris landing on the apron as Rex turns around attempting a punch. CHRIS WITH A JAWBREAKER! Rex forced back as Chris hops up to the top rope looking to fly! MOONSAULT FROM THE TOP ROPE TAKES BOTH OF THEM DOWN!

Rich Russillo: Chris stumbles up to his feet as I think he seemingly wants to finish this. Rex is up as Chris begins to run at him! REX WITH A TILT-A-WHIRL BACKBREAKER STOPPING CHRIS RIGHT IN HIS TRACKS! Rex waiting for the perfect opportunity! WAIT! WAIT! AHREN FOURNIER! THE CROWD IS OUT OF THEIR SEATS AS JEERS ARE THROWN TO HIM! AHREN TRYING TO DISTRACT REX!

James Peters: RAVEN! RAVEN HAS BEEN STAYING QUIET THIS WHOLE MATCH BUT SHE’S HAD ENOUGH! SHE PULLS AHREN OFF THE APRON AS SHE UNLOADS ON HIM! AHREN TRYING TO FIGHT BACK BUT THE AGGRESSION OF RAVEN ROBERTS IS TOO MUCH FOR HIM! AHREN THOUGH! AHREN WITH A KNEE RIGHT TO THE GUT OF RAVEN! AHREN RAMMING RAVEN RIGHT INTO THE STEEL STEPS!

Rich Russillo: The Ref quickly running over to check on the condition of the Universal Women’s Champion! AHREN! AHREN ROLLED INTO THE RING! BUT REX! REX ISN’T HAVING THIS! THE REX EFFECT! REX GRABBING AHREN! REX THROWING AHREN SHOULDER FIRST INTO THE RINGPOST AND OUT OF THE RING RIGHT ONTO THE STEEL STEPS! Rex turning around as Chris gets up as he runs at Rex. GOTD! JUMPING BICYCLE KICK RIGHT TO REX!

James Peters: AHREN FOURNIER MIGHT’VE JUST COST THIS MATCH FOR REX AS CHRIS GRABS HIM! BOX OFFICE SMASH! CHRIS CONNECTS AS HE PRACTICALLY LEAPS OVER REX TRYING TO GO FOR THE PIN ATTEMPT NOW!

Crowd: ONE! TWO! THREE! FOUR! FIVE!

Rich Russillo: THE REF IS STILL CHECKING ON RAVEN! THE REF DOESN’T KNOW WHAT IS GOING ON AS HE SLIDES INTO THE RING!

Chris Elite (Off-Mic): DAMN YOU BOZO! HOW HARD IS IT TO COUNT FOR YOU! COUNT IT BITCH!

OOONNNEEE!!!

TTTTWWWWOOOO!!!

TTTTTHHHHHRRRR-

James Peters: REX! MCALLISTER! HE KICKS OUT AS CHRIS HAS JUST SEEN THE IMPOSSIBLE! WHAT IS IT GOING TO TAKE?! HOW MUCH MORE DO EITHER OF THESE COMPETITORS HAVE LEFT IN THE TANK! HE CAN’T BELIEVE IT AS HE GRABS THE REF’S COLLAR! CHRIS SHAKING THE LIVING HELL OUT OF THE REF AS HE SHOVES HIM AWAY! THE REF ON THE VERGE OF DISQUALIFICATION FOR CHRIS! CHRIS FALLING INTO THE CORNER AS HE YELLS AT REX ONCE MORE! He isn’t playing games anymore as Rex stumbles up grabbing the top turnbuckle! Chris running at a stunned Rex as he probably doesn’t know! OH MY GOD! REX REVERSES IT!

Rich Russillo: REX EFFECT! REX EFFECT CONNECTS ON CHRIS OUT OF NOWHERE AS HE’S STUNNED! CHRIS JUST GOT THE LIGHTS KNOCKED OUT OF HIM AS REX PUTS AN ARM OVER CHRIS SIGNALING FOR THE PIN AS THE REF LEAPS IN!

OOONNNEEE!!!

TTTTWWWWOOOO!!!!

TTTTTHHHHHRRRRREEEEEEEEEE!!!!!

(DING! DING! DING!)

(‘Alive plays up to cheers as Rex McAllister turns around and lays flat down on his back, battle torn, exhausted, and disheveled. Raven Roberts quickly rolls into the ring slightly hurt from the actions of Ahren Fournier but that doesn’t stop her as she kneels down and pulls Rex in for a longed hug. Raven helps Rex up as she raises his hand up in victory to loud cheers from the crowd)

Bella Braxton: Ladies and gentlemen here is your winner, REX MCALLISTER!!!!!!!!!!

James Peters: What a battle we just witnessed. Both of these men gave their all in hopes of getting the upper hand come King of Elite. And in the end even with Ahren Fournier trying to help out Chris Elite get the win, it was Rex McAllister who turned it around surprisingly in a snap with the Rex Effect and managed to get a win. But other than that this match shows the will of both of these competitors. None of them wanted to stay down for a minute and it was evidently shown over the course of this match. In the end it took a lot to take either of these men down and it was just at that point where we just had to wait for one of them to snap in order to see the victor. And even with the tides turned on Rex McAllister he’s shown countless times over and over again that he can turn the situation around, this is just another example.

Rich Russillo: You have to give it up to The ILLIONAIRES though. On both showings on Showdown and Voltage although they both lost they gave it their all, to show why they truly earn the Unified Tag Team Championships. While Fire and Ice might’ve won both nights who knows? The tides might change, but this doesn’t take anything away from Rex and Raven. They both had a goal set in mind and they were flawless in execution. So congratulations to Fire and Ice. If we saw this on both nights, imagine what we’ll see at King of Elite when all members of each team settle the score.

James Peters: What an exciting Voltage we’ve seen but unfortunately all good things must come to an end. See you next week, signing off.

(A hurt Ahren Fournier has pulled Chris Elite out of the ring. Chris is still in shock as he looks at Fire and Ice and yells slurs at them grabbing his head in pain. The camera panned over to Fire and Ice who continued to celebrate their victory. Rex was on one turnbuckle while Raven was on the other as they pointed around as the camera fades out)

(EAW logo buzzes)

(EAW intro plays.)

(A highlight video recapping last week’s episode of Voltage airs.)

(As always, Voltage was one hell of a show. Ms. Extreme would arrive to arena only to find out that Dr. Bethany Blue had basically had her barred from entering due to medical reasons. Ms. Extreme would be furious, and it didn’t help when Captain Charisma would reluctantly side with the good doctor due to Bethany’s threats of taking legal action. The in-ring action would kick off with popular Elitist, The Woogieman, taking on Komatsu Ogawa. Ogawa would pick up the win and immediately call Sierra Bradford and Sarah Price to the ring. The girls, who had dubbed themselves ‘SASS’, would come out and all three would engage in a little back and forth. Komatsu would hit Sierra with a fireball and lay out Sarah, before leaving the ring with an evil grin on his face. Jalyn Garcia would redeem himself by having an incredible match against Zak Simmons. Jalyn would ultimately pin the Big Bak Bhampion in an incredible match. Charlie Marr would defeat Shortfuse PAKA to advance to the semi-finals of the King of Elite tournament, but it’s the post-match antics of Korey Gaines that really got the EAW Universe talking. He would drag PAKA’s brother-in-law, Provencal, out from the back and deliver an Okie Destroyer to Provencal off the stage and into a pile of equipment!)

(The recap continues.)

(Terry Chambers, who had been declared the number one contender to the EAW Championship earlier in the night, would team up with Joy Cassidy to take on the team of the champ, Andrea Valentine, and Consuela Rose Ava. Terry would pin Consuela to give his team the victory. Coming off the high of his heinous actions from earlier, Korey would take on Shawn Sturgis. This would be a great match that highlighted the talent of both men, but in the end, Korey would come out on top. As far as the match between Raven Roberts and Lars Grier goes, that match would end with a little bit of controversy. The number one contender to the Universal Women’s Championship, Sienna Jade, would show up to commentary unannounced. After awhile, Sienna would insert herself into the match and gain a little bit of revenge against Raven for what went down on Dynasty. Sienna would get the better of Raven and stand over Raven with the Universal Women’s Championship held high in the air. As far as the main event goes, the match between Dr. Bethany Blue and Rex McAllister was a classic up until the very end. Rex’s opponents for King of Elite, The ILLIONAIRES, would drop Rex while the referee was down, and that gave the good doctor a chance to slip back inside the ring and earn a count-out victory. Dr. Blue would find herself with a chance to advance in the tournament and potentially become the first woman to ever win King of Elite.)

(The highlight video ends and fades into a shot of the Megasport Sport Palace in Moscow. The Russian fans are on their feet cheering as “33rd Blakk Glass” by Sosmula & Zillakami blasts through the speakers. Tonight in honor of Mother Russia, red, blue, and white pyro shoots off and the video tron is filled the beautiful aerial shots of the city. Rich Russillo and James Peters are behind the broadcast booth, as always, and tonight they wear custom T-shirts with the slogan #FreeCamille across them.)

James Peters: Ladies and gentlemen welcome to Sunday. Night. Voltage!

Rich Russillo: As always, we have an amazing show lined up for you but before we get into that, we want to direct your attention to something that happened earlier today.

(Footage from earlier in the afternoon begins to play.)

(Dr. Bethany Blue is shown walking down the hallway. She is dressed in a pair of tan, wide-legged trousers, with a cream colored silk blouse tucked into the waistband, tan peep toe pumps, and her sandy blonde hair is down and flowing over her shoulders. The good doctor’s waist is decorated with the EAW Interwire Championship, and in her perfectly manicured hands, she carries a standard file folder. The name on the folder reads ‘Ava, Camille Jane’ and the doctor stops outside of Captain Charisma’s office. She knocks twice and then opens the door, a beautiful smile across her face.)

Dr. Bethany Blue: You wanted to see me, Ma-

???: YOU FUCKING BITCH!

(The voice of Ms. Extreme cuts Dr. Blue right off and the file folder falls from her hands as Ms. Extreme leaps up out of her chair and lunges for the doctor! Captain Charisma basically leaps over his desk and grabs Ms. Extreme by the waist right as her fist connects with Dr. Blue’s face! Dr. Blue falls back against the wall, more in shock than in actual pain, but she touches her hand to her mouth, checking for blood.)

Ms. Extreme: LET ME GO! I’M GOING TO KILL THIS BITCH!

(Ms. Extreme struggles against Captain Charisma, but he manages to overpower her and push her against the wall.)

Captain Charisma: ENOUGH!

Dr. Bethany Blue: DID YOU ASK ME TO COME HERE SO I COULD GET AMBUSHED BY THAT UNGRATEFUL ANIMAL?! I HAVE A MATCH WITH CHARLES MARR LATER ON AND SHE JUST PUNCHED ME IN THE FACE!

(Ms. Extreme pushes herself off the wall, and makes another beeline for Bethany, and once again, Captain Charisma is forced to restrain Ms. Extreme.)

Ms. Extreme: I WILL DO MORE THAN PUNCH YOU IN THE FACE AT KING OF ELITE BITCH!

(The good doctor blinks.)

Dr. Bethany Blue: King of Elite? What are you talking about?

(Ms. Extreme finally stops struggling against Captain Charisma and smiles.)

Ms. Extreme: Captain Charisma called you here to inform you that I signed a waiver allowing me to compete at King of Elite for the Interwire Championship.

Dr. Bethany Blue: But how will that be possible? I will be competing in the King of Elite finals. I realize that I am in peak physical condition, but you can not expect me to be double booked and take on two grueling matches.

Captain Charisma: You were always going to defend your championship against at King of Elite regardless of how far you progressed in the tournament. That’s the responsibility you take on when you become champion, and there have been plenty of Elitists who have pulled double duty before. Chris Elite just did it back at Road to Redemption. Not only did he compete in a TLC match for the Unified Tag Team Championships, but he also competed in the Extreme Elimination Chamber. Should you get past Charlie tonight, you will find yourself with a chance to defend your championship AND become the first ever female King of Elite winner.

Dr. Bethany Blue: B-b-but… that’s not right!

Ms. Extreme: What’s the matter, doc? Are you scared?

(Dr. Blue glares at Ms. Extreme.)

Dr. Bethany Blue: As a matter of fact, Camille, yes. I am scared. I’m scared that you waived away your rights as an Elitist to have this company protect you from getting harmed. That folder on the ground and all those papers contain your medical history and I was actually coming to bring them to Matt and show him that you need to be removed from the active roster for good. Your brain can not handle the stress of another concussion and you are not medically fit to be in the ring, or even in this building at the moment. It’s funny because after a rather interesting weekend here in Russia, I woke up this morning and had you on my mind. I had a feeling you would pull some kind of stunt like this and I had a legal order drawn up against you that is meant to keep you away from here tonight.

(Captain Charisma noticeably pales as the doctor pulls a folded up paper from her lab coat. She unfolds it and hands it to the Voltage Commissioner.)

Captain Charisma: Was this really necessary?

Dr. Bethany Blue: Absolutely! Just look at what’s happened since she’s been here. You have allowed Camille to basically end her own career by giving her an Interwire Championship match and even though it is my moral obligation as a doctor to protect lives, and not take them, I can’t promise that I will save Camille once I end her. Thankfully, King of Elite is still a few weeks away and there’s plenty of time for this decision to be reconsidered.

Ms. Extreme: Oh there’s nothing that can stop me from getting into that ring and beating the shit out of you. You have fucked with my career and that’s unforgivable, Bethany. If there’s one thing you don’t do to Ms. Extreme, it’s try and take away her right to wrestle. Whether I’m medically cleared by a real doctor, or by a FAKE one like you, I will be in Rome next month and I’m taking that championship from you.

(The doctor folds her arms across her chest and stares at Captain Charisma.)

Dr. Bethany Blue: I want her out before I call the police. If you read that paper, she’s not to be this close to me and it’s for her own good.

(Camille snatches the paper out of Captain Charisma’s hands and scans it.)

Ms. Extreme: You can’t be serious.

(The doctor has already started to pull her phone from her coat. Captain Charisma lets out a sigh and turns to Ms. Extreme.)

Captain Charisma: You got what you wanted, which is a match at King of Elite.

Ms. Extreme: …

(A smile crosses the doctor’s smug face.)

Captain Charisma: Don’t do anything to jeopardize that.

Ms. Extreme: Are you fucking kidding me? I have a right to be here. I work here!

Dr. Bethany Blue: You are signed to EAW as a professional wrestler, but at the moment, the medical personnel here have not cleared you to compete so you being here is not necessary. We might not be able to do anything about King of Elite, but we can keep you from being here right now for your own good. You need to leave.

Captain Charisma: I’ll sort this out, Camille. I promise.

(Captain Charisma starts to take Ms. Extreme’s arm and escort her from the office, but she jerks it away.)

Ms. Extreme: This is bullshit.

Captain Charisma: Now Camille, I might have granted you a shot at the Interwire Championship because you absolved EAW from any and all responsibility for whatever may happen, but I can take away the title shot as well. Nothing is set in stone around here and you know that. Go back to your hotel and trust me to deal with this.

(The good doctor chuckles hearing Ms. Extreme get reprimanded. Ms. Extreme’s face turns red and that’s when something clicks inside her mind. She hides her smile, squares her shoulders, and heads for the door. But before she leaves, she turns to face Dr. Blue.)

Ms. Extreme: King of Elite is going to be one wild fucking ride. Enjoy your time with that belt because it’s about to come to an end.

(Ms. Extreme strolls out of the office and slams the door behind her. She finally allows the smile to cross her face as she begins walking down the hall. The scene fades out.)

(The scene reopens to show Rich and James once again.)

James Peters: #FREECAMILLE

Rich Russillo: I can’t wait to see those two get their hands on one another at King of Elite.

James Peters: And I can’t wait to see what happens tonight on Voltage! We have a lot of amazing matches tonight which culminates with the semi-finals of the King of Elite tournament. Dr. Bethany Blue will take on the former EAW World Champion, Charlie Marr, in tonight’s main event.

Rich Russillo: We’re going to get right into the action once we return from commercial break. Lars Grier will be in action against Shaun Gascoigne!

James Peters: Poor fool.

Rich Russillo: :wow: We’ll be right back.

(Voltage fades to commercial break.)

(Commercial break for Delta Airlines featuring their new spokesman, The Woogieman!)

(Voltage returns from commercial and the Megasport Sport Palace has darkened. The video tron pops on.)

(The scene opens up to a picturesque white room. The face of Levi fills the screen as people know, Levi is the host of Buckeye25. As usual he has a knowing smile on his face, is dressed in a sharp black suit, and his hands are clasped together.)

Levi: Добрый вечер.

(Levi’s smile grows a bit bigger.)

Levi: Hello, dear viewers, and welcome to Buckeye25, Ohio’s finest news network! As always, I’m your host, Levi. We here in Ohio would like to welcome all of you in Moscow who are listening to us right now. In just a few minutes, my very good friend, Lars Grier, will descend down to the ring and take on the unfortunate soul known as Shaun Gascoigne. As telling as that match will be, we are going to look ahead ever so briefly. At King of Elite, Lars’ journey takes him straight to Consuela Rose Ava and that 24/7 Contract she holds in her hands. The reason Lars is chasing this contract is simple. He wants it, and as a result, it’s what we want for him. Lars is a man who has all the potential in the world and someone the Corvus is very pleased to support. We know Lars’ plan and have helped him set his goals. This time around in Elite Answers Wrestling will be much different for Lars.

(Levi pauses for a moment to allow his words to sink in, and the crowd itself seems rather captivated by the host’s voice.)

Levi: As a member of the Corvus, myself and my peers have taken Lars and helped him harness all that talent and that emotion he possesses. Lars knows that when it comes to fulfilling his prophecy, time and patience go hand-in-hand. It’s important not to hurry, to be calculated and cunning, and to set one goal at a time and work towards it. The 24/7 Contract that Consuela holds will be step one in getting Lars to where he needs to be. With that contract, Lars is able to open a door that will lead him to a realm of possibilities. Championship gold is in his future, and his path to that begins at King of Elite.

Levi: Tonight is nothing more and nothing less than a pitstop. Raven Roberts escaped from Lars last week due to the interference of a selfish individual with her own agenda, however the Corvus will not forget the words Raven spoke last week. In fact, the Corvus will not forget anything that’s been said about Lars. There have been whispers since he reappeared at Road to Redemption, and unfair statements made towards him. Life happens and people change, and sometimes it does indeed take a village. Lars is a better man now, a better wrestler, and more equipped to handle the curveballs that get tossed in his direction. The past needs to stay buried, and soon enough all the people who talk of it will find themselves buried along with it. The Corvus plans to make sure Lars stays the course because He will not be happy with anything less than that.

Levi: Tonight will be a showcase of what Lars is capable of. Gascoigne finds himself in the unenviable position of dealing with a Lars Grier who is on the brink of a transformation. The message needs to be sent and I would caution Consuela Rose Ava to stand back and watch closely. Tonight will not be a mercy killing. Tonight will be a full preview of what lies in wait for Ava come King of Elite. That contract will soon have a new home and be in the hands of someone who plans to use it. Thank you for listening.

(Levi’s smile is the last thing the viewers see before the screen goes completely black.)

(Stop. Click. Clitch. Clatch. Zbzzzt.)

(The video tron clicks on once again with nothing but static shown. Laughter is heard, and it’s quiet, but gradually it gets a little louder. That’s when a voice can be heard.)

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(More laughter, and truthfully the audience is left with some confusion. The laughter gets quieter and quieter until nothing else can be heard.)

(After a moment, the lights cut back on and Rich and James are seen sitting there with puzzled expressions on their faces.)

James Peters: Uhhhh… that was odd.

Rich Russillo: There is just something about Lars Grier and the Corvus, and whatever the fuck else they’re about that just gives me the creeps, James.

James Peters: I can’t say that I’m the biggest fan either. I really feel sorry for Shaun Gascoigne. The poor guy was so petrified when he saw who is first opponent was, he didn’t even speak this week!

Rich Russillo: :mjgrin: Well apparently he is standing by Sofia Clarke right now. Let’s see what he has to say as he prepares to make his debut here on Voltage.

(The scene cuts backstage where Sofia is indeed standing by with the newcomer. However, Gascoigne is frozen at the moment, staring at the monitor where he had just watched the Buckeye25 news report.)

Sofia Clarke: Um, so in just a few moments, the man joining me right now will be making his way to the ring for his first ever match on Voltage. Shaun, can you let the EAW Universe know how excited you are right now?

(Shaun swallows the lump that has formed in his throat and looks at Sofia. He clearly has no words. It’s almost like he knows something bad is going to happen to him as soon as that bell rings to signal his debut match. Wordlessly, Shaun hangs his head and walks away from Sofia.)

Sofia Clarke: Welp. Back to you guys, I guess.

(The scene cuts to Bella Braxton in the middle of the ring.)

Bella Braxton: LADIES AND GENTLEMEN… THE FOLLOWING CONTEST IS SCHEDULED FOR…

Crowd: ONE FALL!!!

( ‘Zion Dub’ by Silicon Drum hits through the Megasport Sport Palace P.A System, prompting Shaun Cascoigne to step onto the stage. With a mysterious, calmed posture in his stance, he scans the audience before marching down towards the ring. )

Bella Braxton: INTRODUCING FIRST! From Cambridge, England, weighing in at 234 pounds… SHAAAUUUUUUNNNN CASSSGOIGGGNNNEEEE!!!

James Peters: Shaun Casgoigne has been silent since he signed a contract with Elite Answers Wrestling, therefore we don’t know what his mindset is at heading into this match. He looks confident, he looks calm, but this young, grizzled veteran has an immense task ahead of him. He may have wrestled a Gorilla before, but he is about to step into the ring with a man equal to, or even more dangerous than what a Gorilla offers.

( While Gascoigne prepares himself in his respected corner, ‘CARION IS’ by LOVEcraft begins to play. Lars Grier rises from the Gorilla Position, imposing an enigmatic feel to the atmosphere as he slowly makes his way down to the ring )

Bella Braxton: AND HIS OPPONENT! From Toledo, Ohio, weighing in at 264 pounds… LAAAARRSSSSS GRIEEERR!!

Rich Russillo: Lars Grier made his return to the EAW ring a few weeks ago, getting a huge victory over Jake Smith, and he looks to continue that upward trajectory as he faces the newly-signed Shaun Casgoigne. Now, we’ve seen how aggressive and dangerous Grier has been. He has addressed his thoughts about his opponent being completely silent. Casgoigne’s game plan may be partially in his favour, but angering a man with the stature of Lars Grier, is the last thing you want in your first match in Elite Answers Wrestling.

( DING! DING! DING! )

James Peters: This match is officially underway and SHAUN GASCOIGNE GOES STORMING INTO GRIER! Lars is besieged against the corner as Gascoigne continues to offload a fusillade of punches onto him. He has been voiceless throughout the entire week, inciting an aura of mystery for this match, and it may pay off as he has the Carion in a tough spot.

Rich Russillo: I don’t think this is going to work in favour of Gascoigne as it appears the strikes are just angering Lars Grier. He grabs his arm and motions for an irish whip, but Lars slaps his wrist and shoves him away, sending Gascoigne to the other side of the ring. Gascoigne is stunned by the might of Lars Grier, which is a huge problem as GRIER COMES RUNNING INTO HIM!! CLOTHESLINE!

James Peters: Gascoigne ducks and bypasses the event of being annihilated as he turns around and lands a jumping gamengiri kick onto the temple of Grier! LARS IS UNFAZED BY THE KICK AS HE THROWS A CLOSED PUNCH TOWARDS GASCOIGNE!! Grier halts the punch mid-way, Gascoigne blocks as GRIER GOES AROUND AND CLUBS THE BACK OF HIS HEAD WITH AN ENZU LARIAT!

James Peters: Lars Grier bamboozles him with a fake-out maneuver as he grabs his neck and brings him back up to his feet. He forces him into the corner by his neck, unrelentlessly slapping him as he PICKS HIM UP AND PLANTS HIM ONTO THE TURNBUCKLE WITH A BIEL THROW!!! WHAT A THROW AS GASCOIGNE GOES SKIPPING OFF THE REMORSELESS TURNBUCKLES!

Rich Russillo: The dangerous Lars Grier showing how much of a threat he is to the future of the Voltage brand. Grier made everyone know that he’s back to tyrannize this land and this is just a fragment of what he can do to anyone willing to step in his way. He now plucks him off his feet, picking Gascoigne into a powerbomb as he sprints across the ring with him! HE THROWS HIM INTO THE AIR!! AND SENDS HIM SPLATTERING ONTO THE RAMP WITH A RELEASE POWERBOMB OVER THE TOP ROPE!!!

James Peters: He isn’t just here to win, he’s here to kill and Shaun Gascoigne is learning that first-hand. Grier with a menacing look planted on his face as his victim is defenceless on the outside. Gascoigne’s flaws and discrepancies have been exposed and Grier is going to decimate him. He slides beneath the bottom rope, grabs him once again into a powerbomb! AND PROJECTS HIM INTO THE RINGPOST!!

Rich Russillo: A POWERBOMB INTO THE RINGPOST!!! GASCOIGNE PAINFULLY SLIDES DOWN THE RINGPOST AS GRIER GOES TO PICK HIM UP ONCE AGAIN!!! HE HOISTS HIM UP INTO THE AIR!! DEADLIGHT DRIVE ONTO THE EDGE OF THE APRON!! GRIER PLANTS HIM ONTO THE HARDEST PART OF THE RING, THE UNFORGIVING PART OF THE RING MAY I SAY, WITH A HIGH-ANGLE URANAGI AND THAT MAY BE IT!

James Peters: Gascoigne is coughing out blood as he sits immobile to the discretion of Lars Grier as Grier exits in and out of the ring to reset the count. He has him completely helpless as he begins to dash around the squared circle. He is completing a lap around the four corners at ringside as his opponent has just made up to his feet! GRIER COMES AROUND THE CORNER AND TEARS RIGHT THROUGH SHAUN GASCOIGNE WITH A SPEAR!! GRIER ALMOST BREAKING HIM IN HALF WITH THE RAVENBEAK SPEAR AS HE GETS HIM BACK INTO THE SQUARED CIRCLE!

Rich Russillo: You know this is about to get real ugly when the referee has the latex gloves on. Gascoigne continues to have cold blood rushing out from his mouth as Grier refuses to let him be checked on by the referee. Grier uses the top of his boot to help him back up to his feet. The audience has been witnesses to sheer domination of Shaun Gascoigne, booing the man as he nonchalantly helps him back up to his feet.

James Peters: Grier lightly shrugs him away with his foot. Casgoigne is staggered, I don’t even think he knows what city he is in. Grier spits on his face and goes into the ropes. HE REBOUNDS OFF THE ROPES!! RAVEEEENNNNNNNBEAAAAAKKKKK!!!! CASGOIGNE WAS FOLDED LIKE AN ACCORDION, TURNED INSIDE OUT, WHATEVER YOU MAY CALL IT, HE WAS JUST SPEARED OUT OF THE MILKY WAY UNIVERSE AS GRIER HOOKS BOTH LEGS!

ONE…. TWO… THREE!!

( DING! DING! DING! )

( ‘CARION IS’ by LOVEcraft blasts through the speaker to thunderous, merciless boos from the Russian audience in attendance as Lars Grier confidently ascends to his feet, asking the referee to grab his wrist as he raises his both fists in the air with pleasure. The medical team staff begin to check up on Gascoigne’s internal injuries as Grier looks down onto him with an unimpressed face. )

Bella Braxton: HERE IS YOUR WINNER… LAAAAARRRSSS GRIERRR!!!

Rich Russillo: Lars Grier makes an emphatic statement to anyone and everyone back in the Voltage locker room. He disposes of Shaun Casgoigne in the heart of Russia, and he did it effortlessly. Here’s the thing, Lars could’ve just carried on with the devastating Ravenbeak spear in the inception of this match, but he wanted to make his opponent feel every second of it. He wanted his opponent to suffer and he got that accomplished here tonight.

( Grier slides back into the ring with a furious look on his face as he pushes the medical staff away and grabs Gascoigne )

James Peters: LARS GRIER IS NOT FINISHED WITH SHAUN CASGOIGNE AS HE VICIOUSLY RAINS DOWN ELBOWS ONTO THE CROWN OF HIS HEAD!! AT THIS POINT, GRIER IS ADDING INSULT TO INJURY!! GRIER LOOKING TO OPEN HIM UP EVEN MORE AS HE STAYS MOUNTED ONTO HIM. THE MEDICAL TEAM IS FAILING TO SUCCESSFULLY SEPARATE HIM AS GRIER IS A MAN ON A MISSION!

( Consuela Rose Ava comes sprinting down the ramp, accompanied by ear-deafening cheers as the crowd has been chanting her name throughout the match. As Ava entered the ring, Grier threw Gascoigne towards her and quickly exited the ring. )

Rich Russillo: Consuela Rose Ava makes the save, but I’m afraid the damage is already done! Grier has booked it into the EAW universe and this rivalry continues to brew more and more. Ava sending a clear message to Grier that he can be stopped, he can be neutralized, and when they clash, she will prove that.

(Consuela looks at the absolutely destroyed rookie and shakes her head, as Lars smirks and makes a throat slashing gesture.)

(Voltage fades to a recap of Friday Night Dynasty.)

(A brief highlight video plays showing the semi-finals of the Iconic Cup tournament that took place Friday night on Dynasty. Voltage’s own Joy Cassidy took on one-half of the Unified Tag Team Champions, Constance Blevins, in an absolutely incredible match. Constance would win via pinfall and book her ticket to Doha. The other match featured two more Showdown Elitists in Kensingten Calhoun-Astor and the other Unified Tag Team Champion, Minerva. The match would be very back and forth, with either woman capable of ending it at any given time. In the end it was Minerva who pulled out the victory and she finds herself with a chance to do one better than she did last year.)

(Voltage fades back in and cuts backstage.)

(Jesse Barlow shoves menial EAW staff out of the way as he stomps down the corridor filled with doors leading to various Elitist locker rooms. The determination on Barlow’s face looks almost like anger. Though, if someone looks closely, there’s a hint of desperation in those eyes as well. Jesse Barlow is on a mission.)

Jesse Barlow: Where is he?

(Barlow stops in front of a couple of different doors until he actually finds the one he’s looking for. The one marked with a stylized nameplate that’s a pair of expensive sunglasses crookedly hanging off the end of the name: WOOGIEMAN. Barlow doesn’t hesitate for even a moment and just throws open the door!)

Jesse Barlow: Woogie!

(Barlow barges into the locker room… but there’s no sign of The Woogieman. There are, however, signs of The Woogieman. The Woogieman’s massive portable wardrobe is wide open and filled to the brim with wildly styled and expensive silk shirts that could only fit The Woogieman. There’s even a sign hanging on the outside of the wardrobe rack that says: ‘Big Woogie Style’.)

Jesse Barlow: Where. Is. He?

(Barlow’s anger is rising and he turns towards the wardrobe, reaching out to grab it… but instead, he just drops his hands back to his side. Destroying the Woogie Wardrobe wouldn’t make this any easier. Or bring The Woogieman too him. Besides, those are some pretty nice shirts. Frustrated, Jesse Barlow turns to leave and a look of realization crosses his face! There’s another place to check!)

Jesse Barlow: Move!

(Barlow’s scream at the EAW stagehand sends the poor event staffer scrambling to get out of the way. Normally, Barlow would relish the fear he’s put into people that don’t matter but he’s on a mission right now. His driven footsteps take him down the hall and around the corner… right up to the catering tables.)

Jesse Barlow: … seriously?

(Once again, there’s no sign of The Woogieman. Instead, there are a handful of nobodies setting up for the latest meal. The meal prep staff don’t even look up from their duty… of setting up an entire table of food specifically labeled as: The Woogie Buffet. This sign too bears the crooked sunglasses imagery.)

(Barlow’s frustration has him stomping away from catering loud enough to get some looks but as he turns the corner again, the meal prep staff go right back to doing their duty.)

Jesse Barlow: Where the hell is this guy?

(Jesse Barlow doesn’t give up. He’s hit all the spots that he could think of already and has come up with nothing. As he takes to the corridors again, this time he just barges into whatever door that’s closed. He hits up a closet and comes up with nothing. He barges into the make-up room but there’s nobody in there either. He even checks the on-site medical facilities and comes up empty once again. It’s about at this moment that he catches sight of a clock out of the corner of his eye and sighs.)

Jesse Barlow: Fuck it.

(Barlow heads in the direction of the guerrilla area. He’s running out of time to find The Woogieman because he’s got a match up next. He appears to be as frustrated as he can possibly be at this point and as he wanders up to his mark… Hannah Marin is right there waiting for him.)

Hannah Marin: Anything?

Jesse Barlow: He’s nowhere in the building. He can’t be. I’ve looked everywhere. He is officially The Invisible Woogieman.

(Hannah places an arm around Barlow.)

Hannah Marin: Hey. It’s going to be fine. We’ll find him.

Jesse Barlow: I know. He can’t hide forever.

Hannah Marin: Exactly. But for now…

(Hannah Marin steps around to the front of Barlow and places both hands on his shoulders. She’s trying to calm him down, obviously and Barlow locks eyes with her. It takes him a moment but he brings his hands up to rest on her shoulders as well.)

Hannah Marin: We have a match to win.

Jesse Barlow: Not gonna’ be a problem. It’s PAKA.

Hannah Marin: That’s what I like to hear but you’re going to need to stay focused, alright? I know you want to find The Woogieman…

Jesse Barlow: Need. Need to find.

Hannah Marin: Need to find The Woogieman. And we will. Together. But we don’t need you distracted and letting this easy win slip through your fingers.

Jesse Barlow: That’s why I have you.

Hannah Marin: That’s why you have me.

(As Barlow and Hannah share this moment of match preparation bliss, the sudden arrival of succulent sounds can be heard. It’s loud enough that both Hannah and Jesse are pulled out of their focus on each other to turn and look…)

(It’s The Woogieman. And he’s standing there in all of his Woogieful Glory… eating a rib. Which, obviously, is from his personal buffet. Jesse lets go of Hannah and whirls completely around to confront The Woogieman.)

Jesse Barlow: What the hell, Woogie?! Where have you–

(The Woogieman holds his hand up, right in the face of Jesse Barlow. Barlow is so stunned by this action that he doesn’t even know how to react.)

The Woogieman: Not while The Woogieman is eating.

(The Woogieman finishes consuming that rib just as another one of those menial EAW event staffers wanders by. The Woogieman’s presence alone stops him in his tracks. The Woogieman drops the rib bone on top of the pile of equipment he’s carrying and then proceeds to wipe his hand off on the staffer’s shirt.)

(Both Jesse and Hannah are just staring until The Woogieman finally turns his attention back towards them both.)

The Woogieman: The Woogieman will hear you now.

Jesse Barlow: You’re goddamn right you’ll hear me now! I’ve been all over this arena looking for you! Where the hell have you been hiding?!

The Woogieman: Hiding? The Woogieman hides from no one! Especially, you. The Woogieman is a very busy Woogie that was attending to some business. Now, the Woogieman will ask you one more time… what can The Woogieman do for you?

(Jesse Barlow looks like he’s about to jump all over The Woogieman and unload his frustrations with a flurry of furious fists but a hand from Hannah Marin on his shoulder tames the savage beast within. At least for the moment.)

Jesse Barlow: I want answers, Woogie! Last week, you told her you knew something about my birth parents. Let’s hear it.

The Woogieman: Slow down. The Woogieman does indeed know a great deal about you, your past and yes, even your parents. In fact, The Woogieman can safely say that he knows more about you than you do yourself. And it is only by The Woogieman’s grace and generosity that he’s even giving you a chance to learn about your parents.

(Barlow’s blood is boiling but Hannah’s hand on his shoulder is keeping him steady.)

The Woogieman: The Woogieman is more than willing to tell you everything he knows. But, as The Woogieman has made very clear, time-and-time-and-time again, The Woogieman is a businessman. And any businessman worth his multi-million dollar salt knows that everything has a price.

Jesse Barlow: Alright, enough. What the hell do you want?

(The Woogieman smiles.)

The Woogieman: Her. The Woogieman wants Hannah Marin.

(The Woogieman’s finger points right past Jesse Barlow and right at Hannah Marin. She almost blushes but manages to look incredulous as Jesse Barlow’s head turns to look at her. Now he’s pissed and turns right back to The Woogieman.)

Jesse Barlow: Absolutely. Fucking. Not. Hannah is mine. My pupil. She’s off-limits. So I suggest you think of something else unless you’d prefer my counter-offer of kicking the shit out of you.

(Hannah Marin pulls Barlow away from The Woogieman so that she can stand between the two of them.)

Hannah Marin: I’ll do it.

Jesse Barlow: What? Hannah–

(Hannah turns around to look at Jesse.)

Hannah Marin: For you, Jesse, I will do this. I will do anything for you. And this is important. This is about your family. You may never get an opportunity like this again.

(The Woogieman holds up a single finger.)

The Woogieman: The Woogieman can assure you, you won’t.

(That elicits a swift glare from Hannah towards Woogie before she focuses his attention on Barlow again.)

Jesse Barlow: I can’t let you do this.

(Hannah Marin reaches out to place a hand on Barlow’s cheek.)

Hannah Marin: It’s already done.

(There’s a long moment of reluctant hesitation before Jesse Barlow finally nods, his consent given to allow the trade to commence.)

The Woogieman: The Woogieman thought you’d see it his way.

(Hannah Marin steps back to link her arm with The Woogieman’s as The Woogieman holds out an envelope towards Barlow. Barlow snatches it.)

The Woogieman: It was a pleasure doing business with me.

(With the smuggest grin, The Woogieman escorts Hannah Marin past Jesse Barlow. Barlow watches The Woogieman walk away with Hannah, his gaze lingering as they turn the corner. Jesse Barlow looks down at the envelope in his hands and rips it open.)

(As Jesse studies the contents of the envelope, Voltage fades to a quick promotional add for Clash of Kingdoms.)

(A promotional ad for Clash of Kingdoms airs highlighting the on-going feud between Sienna Jade and Raven Roberts over the Universal Women’s Championship. The historic championship match is set for Clash of Kingdoms, which you can see February 15th, 2020 on Free-Per-View from the Khalifa International Stadium in Doha, Qatar!)

(Voltage returns and shows Korey Gaines settling into the broadcast booth next to James. He shoots a glare over at Rich.)

Rich Russillo: :mjgrin: hi

(Korey rolls his eyes and the camera cuts to Bella.)

Bella Braxton: Ladies and Gentlemen, the following contest is scheduled for…

Crowd: ONE FALL!

Bella Braxton: Introducing first…

(‘The Path’ by Senses Fail kicks up through the arena’s sound system.)

Bella Braxton: Weighing in at 210 lbs… from Hoboken, New Jersey… “The Virtuous” JEEESSSSSSEEEEEEEEE BAAAAAAARRRRRLLLLOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOW!

(Jesse Barlow steps out onto the stage to a chorus of unimpressed booing from the crowd. They don’t particularly like this one.)

James Peters: Well, I bet I know who you’re rooting for in this match, Korey.

Korey Gaines: Who wouldn’t be on Barlow’s side in such a one-sided match up?

James Peters: Thought so.

(Jesse Barlow’s smug grin isn’t as smug as it usually is but still he manages to make his way down to the ring and hops up onto the apron. He sneers back at the crowd that doesn’t understand just how Virtuous he truly is and hops over the top rope to the inside. He does a single lap around the ring and moves off to a corner as his music fades.

(Bella Braxton lines her microphone back up.)

Bella Braxton: And his opponent…

Korey Gaines: BOOOOOOOO!

(Breakin’ Outta’ Hell by Airbourne explodes from the system and the crowd goes bonkers. Which almost immediately gets on Korey Gaines’ nerves. His eye-rolling is of an epic level.)

Bella Braxton: Weighing in at… 225 lbs…

Korey Gaines: Fat Ass!

Bella Braxton: From The Arm Bar… he is one-half of the Arch-Enemies… SHOOORRRRRRRRTFUSE PAAAAAAKAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!

Korey Gaines: BOOOOOOOOOOO!

(Shortfuse PAKA comes out onto the stage and soaks in the support he’s getting from the crowd in this match. He seems to be looking past Barlow and at the commentator’s table as he makes his way down to the ring. He ignores outstretched hands as he takes the metal stairs up and onto the apron.)

Rich Russillo: Would you like to share with the class your thoughts on Shortfuse PAKA taking home the W in this match?

Korey Gaines: Fuck Shortfuse PAKA.

Rich Russillo: Couldn’t have said it better myself.

James Peters: You two are a piece of work.

(PAKA’s not even looking at Jesse Barlow after he climbs through the ropes and into the ring. PAKA immediately heads for the opposite ropes to lean over them and point at Korey Gaines. Korey, to his credit, just holds up his hands in innocence. PAKA’s music fades away and…)

(DING DING DING!)

Korey Gaines: And here comes this bullshit! Jesse Barlow’s about to kick PUNKA’s ass!

Rich Russillo: Are you going to call him that the whole match?

Korey Gaines: I call it as I see it, Rich.

Rich Russillo: I like this guy.

James Peters: You would. Barlow starting things off here with a swift lariat that takes PAKA off his feet. PAKA may have been a little off his game here due to no fault of his own! Barlow taking advantage early on in this match.

Korey Gaines: As if it’s not hard to have an advantage over this chunky bastard.

Rich Russillo: Good point.

James Peters: That’s not even a point!

Korey Gaines: Hater.

Rich Russillo: Yeah, don’t be a hater, JP. Shortfuse PAKA back on his feet now and the two are circling each other. Barlow feints a strike but PAKA doesn’t fall for it. Barlow gets a crispy palm strike right to the face for his troubles. Barlow stumbles backward but PAKA doesn’t give him any time to breathe, tackling Barlow down to the mat and laying into the side of his head with a series of brutal open palm strikes.

Korey Gaines: This chunk-of-a-bitch better be glad it’s not me in there. There’s no way he’d be getting the drop on me like that. You can hear him coming a mile away…

James Peters: Jesse Barlow fighting to get himself free of PAKA’s sudden assault and shoves PAKA off him. Barlow rolls to the side of the ring and pulls himself up by the ropes, using them and the referee to get some time to catch his breath. I think he’s going to end up with a few of those moments tonight considering how much PAKA keeps looking over here at us and our special guest.

Korey Gaines: Aw, you think I’m special. I’m flattered.

James Peters: Somebody tell him what special means.

Rich Russillo: HA!

Korey Gaines: I’mma’ let that slide because Jesse Barlow just dropkicked PAKA in the face and that amuses me.

Rich Russillo: Same.

Korey Gaines: Fat Ass is back on his feet but Jesse Barlow is right there to send a boot to his midsection. PAKA doubles over in well-deserved pain and Jesse Barlow drops an elbow to the back of PAKA’s empty skull and PAKA hits the mart hard.

Rich Russillo: Barlow wasting no time and just putting the boots to PAKA. There’s anger in Barlow’s eyes as he stomps away at Shortfuse PAKA. Emotions are higher than usual tonight for a variety of reasons. Barlow just lost Hannah Marin for god knows how long.

James Peters: In exchange for finding out about his birth parents.

Korey Gaines: And, worst of all, Shortfuse PAKA is wrestling. If that doesn’t piss off the EAW Universe, I don’t know what will.

James Peters; The official breaking up Barlow’s stomping spree to give PAKA a chance to breathe this time around. Barlow backs off and PAKA gets up to his feet. PAKA’s barely up and here comes Barlow again! PAKA grabs Barlow and sends him airborne with a belly-to-belly throw that sees Barlow smacking viciously into the turnbuckle! Barlow bounces right back out of the corner, stumbling back towards the center of the ring…

Rich Russillo: SHOTGUN DROPKICK!

Korey Gaines: CHEAP SHOT!

Rich Russillo: PAKA sends Barlow sailing backward into the corner with a picture-perfect shotgun dropkick that rattles the damn ring chains. Barlow crumples into the corner and PAKA rising back up to his feet. PAKA slaps his arm across his chest and now he’s staring down my new and slightly better broadcast partner…

James Peters: HEY!

Rich Russillo: … Korey Gaines.

Korey Gaines: PAKA can stare at me all he wants but that’s not going to win him this match. Which, if I were him, I’d be focusing on. Especially, since Barlow is standing up in the corner now. Barlow rushes PAKA and has him hooked for a GERMAN SUPL–

James Peters: NO! PAKA catches Barlow in the face with a stiff elbow! And another one! Barlow’s forced to break his grip! PAKA spins around and Barlow’s right there! Barlow swings at PAKA but PAKKA ducks under it! Barlow turns to try again but PAKA ducks this one as well! PAKA grabs Barlow… SPINEBUSTER! Right dead center of the ring! And PAKA with the quick cover.

ONNNE!

Korey Gaines: Jesse Barlow with the perfect kick out and the match continues.

Rich Russillo: Is there even such thing as a perfect kick out?

Korey Gaines: Yup. Gaines’ Dictionary describes the Perfect Kickout as kicking out of any of Shortfuse PAKA’s weak-ass moves.

Rich Russillo: Well played.

James Peters: Since I’m the only one paying attention to the actual match… Barlow’s back on his feet and he has PAKA in a headlock now. PAKA’s trying to get free but Barlow’s putting the pressure on. A quick elbow to the back of PAKA’s neck as Barlow releases the hold. Barlow with a kick to the knee of Shortfuse PAKA and PAKA drops to the mat in a bad place. Barlow steps around the front, locks PAKA up and drops the Shortfuse with a DDT!

Korey Gaines: HA! That had to hurt.

Rich Russillo: I dunno. I’ve seen PAKA live through much worse. And Barlow doesn’t even go for the cover! Looks like Barlow’s got some more to say to PAKA in this match. Barlow pulls PAKA up by the head and sends him over his shoulder with a violent snapmare! Barlow’s quick to follow up with a strong dropkick to the back of PAKA’s head! PAKA is sent sprawling forward onto the mat!

Korey Gaines: Beautifully done! Magnifique!

James Peters: Shortfuse PAKA rolls over to the rope and uses them to get himself back up to his feet. PAKA hangs himself over the top rope, trying to get his bearings it looks like. Jesse Barlow’s looking to capitalize. Barlow runs at PAKA and leaps– but PAKA drops back down to the mat and Jesse Barlow sails right through the ropes and to the outside! RIGHT INTO THE BARRICADE! Barlow’s down!

Rich Russillo: And there goes Korey! He’s… running to Barlow’s aid? Wait a minute, folks, I coulda’ swore Korey Gaines was going to take this opportunity to get the drop on Shortfuse PAKA but let me be the first to tell you that I’m wrong.

James Peters: That’s a first.

Rich Russillo: Correct. I’ve never actually been wrong before.

James Peters: That’s not what I meant–

Rich Russillo: KOREY Gaines is helping Jesse Barlow back to his feet. Korey tries to dust off Barlow’s back but a glare from Barlow has him backing off. Korey, you better sit back down over here! Barlow’s in a mood! PAKA exchanging glares with Korey as he backs away from the ropes to give Barlow the chance to get back inside.

Korey Gaines: Sorry I left you guys hanging for a sec there. I just wanted to make sure Barlow was alright. Can’t have one of our top Elitists getting injured because of PAKA’s carelessness.

James Peters: You mean his ring intellect and match strategy?

Korey Gaines: You say tomato and I say tomah- shut the fuck up.

Rich Russillo: Ha! Gottem.

James Peters: Jesse Barlow and Shortfuse PAKA meeting in the center of the ring now and PAKA looks to be taking control. PAKA catches Barlow with a clothesline and then follows up with a crushing belly flop just to knock the wind out of Barlow’s sails. PAKA pulls Barlow up by the hair and hoists him up! POWERBOMB! Barlow’s body bounces off the mat and PAKA is right there with a cover!

ONNNE!

TWWWOOOOO!

Korey Gaines: PERFECT KICKOUT AGAIN!

Rich Russillo: Shortfuse PAKA looking frustrated as Barlow rolls away to get some room. The two competitors are both back on their feet but PAKA’s back is to Barlow! Barlow takes the fight out of the Shortfuse with a sudden chop block! PAKA hits the mat and Barlow runs for the ropes. He rebounds off and catches PAKA as he’s getting to his knees…

Korey Gaines: CURB STOMP! YEAH, BREAK IS FUCKING FACE!

James Peters: Shortfuse PAKA on the receiving end of a nasty curb stomp there! He may not be getting up from that one. Barlow flips PAKA over, hooks the leg and the official is right there to count this one up!

Korey Gaines: That’s a wrap on this one.

ONNNNE!

Korey Gaines: Bag ‘im and tag ‘im.

TWWWOOOOOO!

Korey Gaines: Ring the bell!

THHRREEEEEEEEEEEE–

James Peters: PAKA GOT THE SHOULDER UP! PAKA GOT THE SHOULDER UP! WITH A FUCKING MILISECOND TO SPARE!

Korey Gaines: …

Rich Russillo: Shortfuse PAKA surviving on spite alone and Jesse Barlow can’t believe this match is still going. And it looks like Korey Gaines can’t either!

Korey Gaines: Fuck this. I’m done.

Rich Russillo: And there goes Gaines! Ladies and gentlemen, Korey’s taken off his headset and it looks like he’s leaving. He can’t watch this anymore. But JP and I aren’t going anywhere. Especially now that PAKA has regained control in this match!

James Peters: Oh, you’re Team PAKA now?

Rich Russillo: I’m Team Voltage.

James Peters: Facts.

James Peters & Rich Russillo: #VoltageBetter

Rich Russillo: PAKA looks like he’s found a third or fourth wind! Every single one of those knife-edge chops striking Barlow in the throat and backing him up towards the corner. PAKA drops Barlow into the corner with a pair of shoulder thrusts and backs off. PAKA runs to the opposite corner and takes off in Barlow’s direction! Shortfuse PAKA going for that infamous Hip Attack!

James Peters: WAIT KOREY GAINES IS IN THE RING! SUPERKICK! SUPERKICK TO SHORTFUSE PAKA!

Rich Russillo: That’s it! The official is calling for the bell!

(DING DING DING!)

Rich Russillo: And this one’s going to end in a disqualification!

Bella Braxton: LADIES AND GENTLEMEN… HERE IS YOUR WINNER BY DISQUALIFICATION… SHORTFUSE PAKA!!!

James Peters: Korey Gaines has ruined PAKA’s night once again!

Rich Russillo: And his face. Don’t forget his face.

James Peters: The bad blood between Korey Gaines and Shortfuse PAKA is becoming harder and harder to watch.

Rich Russillo: I’m loving it.

(Korey has rolled out of the ring and is retreating up the ramp, while Shortfuse PAKA is being helped up by the referee.)

(Voltage fades to the backstage area where Dr. Blue is seen with Nurse Goldstein. Nurse Goldstein looks frantic and Dr. Blue is looking frazzled.)

Dr. Bethany Blue: Are you sure you heard correctly?!

Nurse Goldstein: YES! The patient you gave the circumcision to last week has an infection and they say it isn’t looking good. They may not be able to save his penis. Your mother has agreed to look him over and perform whatever surgery is necessary.

(Dr. Blue can’t believe this. This is the worst thing that could have possibly happened at the worst possible time. She throws her hands.)

Dr. Bethany Blue: Alright, go. Go and help my mother. Mother and the patient need you more than I do at the moment, and who knows when the next flight leaves? I can handle things tonight. In fact, I think it might be for the best if I do this on my own.

(Nurse Goldstein takes a deep breath.)

Nurse Goldstein: Are you sure, Dr. Blue?

(Dr. Blue hesitates, thinking of Jordie Marr at ringside, but she finally puts on a brave face and nods.)

Dr. Bethany Blue: I’m sure. Just make sure you and Mother save that poor man’s penis.

(Nurse Goldstein nods and rushes off, heading towards the lockerroom to grab her stuff to leave. The Interwire Champion takes a deep breath and calms her nerves, knowing that tonight, everything will rest squarely on her shoulders.)

(Voltage fades to commercial break.)

(Commercial break for State Farm insurance featuring Jake, Jake, and Jake. Jake from State Farm, Jake Mercer, and Jake Smith all discuss the benefits of State Farm insurance, hair care products, and of course what State Farm Jake is wearing… khakis.)

(Voltage returns and cuts to Bella Braxton in the middle of the ring.)

Bella Braxton: Ladies and gentlemen the following contest is scheduled for…

Crowd: ONE FALL!!!

(‘We Appreciate Power’ by Grimes plays up to cheers as Consuela Rose Ava makes her way out to the stage. She throws one arm in the air with a smile before looking around and heading to the ring.)

Bella Braxton: Introducing first… residing in Los Angeles, California… weighing in at 120 pounds… THE PERFECTIONIST… CONSUELA ROSE AVA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Rich Russillo: Last time we saw Consuela she along with Andrea Valentine put up a losing effort against Terry Chambers and Joy Cassidy. But that’s far from the intentions in her head going into this match.

James Peters: She plans to redeem herself in this matchup. Whilst like last time it’s going to be a challenge, it’s something Consuela expects, and accepts. She’s stated she’s going to give her best and it’s known that its always led her to an accomplishment in the end, and believe me that is something that is not out of option tonight.

(Consuela enters the ring and goes to the top rope. She looks around with a smile before jumping off and beginning to warm up as “We Appreciate Power” fades out. ‘Land of The Innocent’ by Feathers then plays up to more cheers as Sarah Price makes her way out to the stage being closely followed by Sierra Bradford. They exchange a fist bump as they make their way to the ring interacting with the fans.)

Bella Braxton: Introducing first… accompanied by Sierra Bradford… from London, United Kingdom… weighing in at 110 pounds… THE GUARDIAN ANGEL… SARAH PRICE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Rich Russillo: Sarah’s going into this match with a lot to prove. She wants to climb the ranks and make herself known and if she beats Consuela tonight consider that starting.

James Peters: That would be great if Sarah was able to beat Consuela and I’m sure she’d want nothing more than that. This is going to be a hard hitting match for sure, both of these competitors want redemption and only one is going to get it.

(Sarah enters the ring as Sierra stays at ringside. She goes to the top rope as she points around at the crowd members with a bright smile. Before jumping off and going to her corner as ‘Land of The Innocent’ fades out and the Ref signals for the bell)

(DING! DING! DING!)

Rich Russillo: Here we go as this sure to be hard hitting match is underway. Consuela and Sarah lock up as Consuela already slowly starts to push Sarah to the ropes. Sarah forced back as Consuela pushes off the ropes causing Sarah to rebound off one to the other. Consuela slides under Sarah before going to a leapfrog. CONSUELA WITH A DROPKICK TAKES SARAH OUT! This match just went from 0 to 100 real quick as Sarah pulls herself up. Consuela goes for a clothesline but Sarah ducks under grabbing the arm of Consuela and bringing her down for an armbar! Sarah twisting the arm as Consuela quickly grabs the ropes forcing a rope break! Sarah and Consuela are up once more as Consuela swings a punch! But Sarah ducks it as Consuela turns around once more. SARAH WITH A JAWBREAKER!

James Peters: Consuela falling flat to the ground as she pulls herself up once more. Sarah runs at Consuela at full speed. But Consuela sending Sarah over the ropes and onto the apron! But Sarah quickly getting up and taking Consuela back with a rope assisted enziguri! Consuela moves back as Sarah sets her up. SPRINGBOARD KNEE RIGHT TO THE SIDE OF CONSUELA’S FACE TAKES HER DOWN! Consuela pulling herself up to a knee as Sarah bounces off the ropes again. SARAH LEAPING RIGHT INTO CONSUELA WITH ANOTHER KNEE! Sarah is a burst of energy in this match and it seems Consuela is finding it hard to keep up with her. Consuela pulling herself up once more as Sarah runs at her again. But Consuela sending her into the corner with a irish whip as she runs towards her. CONSUELA RAMMING RIGHT INTO THE GUT OF SARAH!

Rich Russillo: Sarah sent down to a sitting position as Consuela runs to the other corner and back. CORNER DROPKICK RIGHT TO THE FACE OF SARAH! Consuela pulling her out of the corner before Sarah can react and lifting her off her feet. SIDESLAM BACKBREAKER TAKES SARAH DOWN! Sarah rolling around in pain as Consuela takes her up once more and sends her into the ropes. But Sarah managing to hold onto the ropes as Consuela wastes no time running at her! But Sarah with an elbow right ro Consuela’s face! Consuela running at Sarah once more but Sarah quickly moves out of the way and takes Consuela down as she’s trapped between the ropes with a drop toe hold! Sarah runs to the ropes and back. TIGER FEINT KICK RIGHT TO CONSUELA!

James Peters: Sarah enters back into the ring as she brings Consuela up to a knee. But Consuela with a punch right to the gut of Sarah pushing her back! Consuela up to her feet as Sarah not letting the opportunity pass running at her. CONSUELA WITH A ROUNDHOUSE KICK SENDING SARAH DOWN! Sarah beginning to crawl up quickly as Consuela pulls her in. SPANISH FLY! NO! Sarah with an elbow before Consuela can lift off! Consuela stumbles back as Sarah runs at her quickly. PLOT TWIST! BICYCLE KNEE STRIKE CONNECTS AS CONSUELA FALLS AND SARAH GOES FOR A PIN ATTEMPT!

OOONNNEEE!!!

TTTTWWWWOO-

Rich Russillo: CONSUELA KICKS OUT! Sarah not wasting any time for reminiscence as she pulls herself up to her feet. Consuela starting to do so as well as she grabs the middle turnbuckle managing to slowly bring herself up. Sarah breaking into a run running at Consuela. CORNER CLOTHESLINE! NO! Consuela barely managing to roll out of harm’s way just in time! Sarah bounces out of the corner wasting no time trying to run at Consuela once more keeping the momentum at a shift. CONSUELA GRABBING SARAH AND SLAMMING HER TO THE GROUND! Consuela now mounting Sarah and launching fierce punches right to her face before backing off keeping her down for a bit. Consuela using brute force to counteract Sarah as she slowly begins to get to her feet. Consuela coming over to Sarah looking to execute something. BUT SARAH RUNNING AT CONSUELA AND TAKING HER DOWN WITH A VICIOUS DOUBLE KNEE FACEBREAKER OUT OF NOWHERE!

James Peters: Consuela rolls to the edge of the ring and grabs the ropes trying to pull herself up early as Sarah is already up. BUT SARAH WITH A BASEBALL SLIDE SENDING CONSUELA OUT OF THE RING! Consuela grabbing the apron and slowly pulling herself up as Sarah is already up and running towards the ropes! SUICIDE DIVE TAKES CONSUELA OUT! Sarah not wasting any time bringing Consuela up looking to roll her into the ring. BUT CONSUELA PUSHING SARAH INTO THE APRON BACKFIRST! Sarah screaming in pain as Consuela rolls her into the ring. Sarah trying to roll herself to her feet but Consuela quickly enters the ring and pulls her up. BACKBREAKER RIGHT TO SARAH! But Consuela keeping Sarah in position I think she’s looking for another one. ANOTHER BACKBREAKER TO SARAH!

Rich Russillo: Consuela has taken control of this match so far as Sarah slowly begins to pull herself up. The will of Sarah goes a long way as she quickly gets to her feet as Consuela waits for her. Consuela running towards Sarah as she grabs her! But Sarah ducking and running towards the ropes! PLOT TWIST! NO! Consuela ducks the bicycle knee as she turns around and grabs Sarah! Consuela trying to lock in the Suela Lock but Sarah quickly escaped before immediate danger! Consuela up now as Sarah is right behind her. SARAH WITH A DROPKICK TAKING CONSUELA DOWN ONCE MORE! Consuela bringing herself up to a knee again as Sarah grabs her off her feet. SARAH WITH A SNAP SUPLEX! Consuela sits up in pain as she rolls around but Sarah doesn’t want to wait as she lifts Consuela up again! ANOTHER ONE CONNECTS AS CONSUELA IS SNAPPED LIKE A STICK!

James Peters: Sarah kipping right up to her feet as she grabs the arm of Consuela. Sarah attempts a short-arm clothesline as Consuela ducks under yet Consuela running at her! SARAH WITH A HURRICANRANA! Consuela sent crashing down as she quickly gets up to her feet. SARAH WITH A CLOTHESLINE! But Consuela up once more as she jumps into it. CONSUELA WITH A DROPKICK TAKING SARAH DOWN! Sarah grabbing at her face as Consuela brings her up. But Sarah managing to push Consuela into a corner. Sarah with rapid punches right to the face of Consuela as she fights back! But Consuela grabbing Sarah and throwing her into the corner as she begins to fight back now! But Sarah kicks away as she climbs the ropes looking to take Consuela out! But Consuela quickly climbs up! Both are locked in an intense back and forth but look! Consuela grabbing Sarah as she looks down!

Rich Russillo: SPANISH FLY OFF THE TOP ROPE! CONSUELA TAKING THE RISK AS SHE LAUNCHES AND BOTH AND SARAH ARE BOTH KNOCKED DOWN. But Consuela dragging herself to a corner as she begins to pull herself up using the turnbuckle. I dont think Consuela is finished here I think she wants to be sure she’s guaranteed the win tonight! Consuela grabbing at her knee as Sarah slowly starts to get up but she realizes too late as she falls right into Consuela! LA RODILLA DE LA MUERTE! THE RUNNING KNEE CONNECTS RIGHT ON THE SKULL KNOCKING SARAH OUT AS CONSUELA GOES FOR THE PIN ATTEMPT!

OOONNNEEE!!!

TTTTWWWWOOOO!!!!

TTTTTHHHHHRRRRRRRRRREEEEE!!!!!

(DING! DING! DING!)

(‘We Appreciate Power’ plays up as Consuela Rose Ava gets to her feet. She falls into a corner taking a breath before beginning to celebrate. Sierra Bradford rolls into the ring to help Sarah Price up. Consuela walks up to them and looks at them for a moment before shaking hands with both of them in a show of respect. SASS takes their leave as Consuela continues to celebrate)

Bella Braxton: Ladies and gentlemen here is your winner, CONSUELA ROSE AVA!!!!!!!!!!

Rich Russillo: What a great match we just witnessed here tonight. Sarah gave it her all and pushed Consuela to the limit. But in the end the will of Consuela Rose Ava got above all as she managed to pull out the win tonight.

James Peters: This definitely entails something in the future for both of these competitors either way. Consuela has a boost going into her 24/7 Contract match whilst Sarah Price has certainly solidified herself as someone to remember in EAW. So kudos to both of these competitors and congrats Consuela!

(Consuela leaves the ring but as she does so the lights go out. Everyone is confused as the arena is left pitch black. Then the lights begin to flicker on and off as the tron screen begins to follow as it turns on. And for a moment, the mysterious figure Carion is seen on the video tron. The lights then come back on leaving everyone confused before the crowd begins to scream.)

James Peters: LARS! LARS GRIER ATTACKS CONSUELA! LARS TAKES CONSUELA DOWN AND BEATS HER WITH CLOSED FIST PUNCHES ON THE CONCRETE! LARS IS MERCILESS IN HIS ATTACKS AS CONSUELA IS HELPLESS!

Rich Russillo: CONSUELA MANAGING TO PUSH AWAY AS SHE’S TRYING TO ESCAPE OVER THE BARRICADE BUT THERE’S NO ESCAPING LARS! LARS RUNS OVER TO CONSUELA! RAVENBEAK THROUGH THE BARRICADE! OH MY GOD! LARS GRIER HAS MADE HIMSELF KNOWN TONIGHT!

(The last shot is of Lars looking down at Consuela and slightly shaking his head with a disappointed face. He looks up with a stern look as the last shot is of Consuela knocked out on the ground as the camera fades to into a commercial break.)

(Commercial break for TGI Fridays line of junk food snacks. The Buffalo Ranch party bites are pretty damn good.)

(Voltage fades back in and cuts to inside the lockerroom belonging to the soon-to-be married couple, Fire & Ice. Raven is sitting in a chair watching as Rex paces the lockerroom. Despite being battered on Dynasty at the hands of Sienna Jade and Impact, Raven wears a little smile on her face as she watches Rex. She knows that tensions are high right now, but she can’t help but admire her future husband and the thought and effort he put into everything. After a moment, Rex stops pacing and looks down at Raven.)

Raven Roberts (slight amused): Are you done now? You were about to wear a hole in the carpet.

(A frustrated sigh escapes from Rex and he rakes a hand through his hair.)

Rex McAllister: I’m just so pissed, Ray.

(It was rare that someone as stoic and calm as Rex got pissed off. Both members of Fire & Ice had a lot going on with their singles careers, and their career together as a tag team was finally giving them a chance to gain a shot at the Unified Tag Team Championships.)

Raven Roberts: I know you are, and you have a right to be. If it hadn’t been The ILLIONAIRES you would be in the semi-finals tonight instead of on the outside looking in. But I know you and I know what you’re about, and I know that you’re going to get back into the EAW Championship picture.

Rex McAllister: My goal hasn’t changed. I want that third world championship and I want my Pain for Pride moment. But I can’t help but feel like it’s further away than ever before. Very few Elitists get a chance to headline Pain for Pride once, but this Elitist has done it twice in a row. I was so close to redeeming myself last year but Impact…

(Rex cut himself off as he saw Raven’s eyes narrow at the mention of Impact’s name.)

Rex McAllister: Well we know what happened. It’s just been one misstep after another, and losing in the fashion I did last week was a bitter pill to swallow.

(Raven gets up and gingerly makes her way over to Rex. Rex immediately pulls her into his arms and kisses the top of her head. Raven presses her face into his chest and just holds him, enjoying his warmth, and just being in his arms. After a moment she finally pulls away and looks up into his eyes.)

Raven Roberts: The ILLIONAIRES will regret their actions, trust me. We both know what needs to be done come King of Elite. Whatever else is going on in our careers ceases to exist once we finally step into the ring with them. I have been waiting to get my hands on them since Wicked Games anyway. As far as everything else goes, Rex, you are the best wrestler in the world and you have always been able to overcome whatever obstacle gets placed in your path. This is no different, and without or without a crown, you are still a king; my king.

(Rex brushes Raven’s hair back off her forehead and gently places a kiss on it. He always loved her, but it was even more apparent in that moment. She was his rock, his queen, and his voice of reason. Despite the hell she went through on Dynasty, here she was doing whatever she could to comfort him even though she was under no obligation to even be at the arena. Rex knew he was lucky, and he was grateful.)

Rex McAllister: I love you.

Raven Roberts: I love you too, and I believe in you. You have been screwed out of a lot matches this year, and more than anyone, I know how frustrating that is. But we both know that one setback, or even multiple ones, don’t define us. If anything, they help us and serve as motivation for the future. Those two idiots might have cost you a chance at King of Elite, but what we can do is take away their right to challenge for the Unified Tag Team Championships. They had their chance and they fucked it up due to their own lack of effort and arrogance. We’re both hard workers, and after we beat them, I’m going to destroy Sienna Jade, and you’re going to start working you way towards that Pain for Pride main event.

(Raven places her hands on the side of Rex’s face and leans up, pressing a kiss across his lips.)

Raven Roberts: It will all work out.

(Rex nods his head knowing deep down that is future wife is right. Somehow, someway Rex McAllister always seems to find himself in the big time matches, on the big time stage. The last two Pain for Prides haven’t gone his way, and after all the things that have gone down on Voltage so far this season, Voltage’s Gold Standard has found himself hungrier than ever to get back to where he belongs, and more importantly, to get his hands on the EAW World Championship.)

(Voltage fades elsewhere.)

(The camera fades into the Voltage women’s locker room as it then pans over to Sarah Price, she’s still recovering after the intense match she had against Consuela Rose Ava earlier. The door to the locker room then opens as her new tag team partner Sierra Bradford enters the scene. As soon as Sarah heard her she jumps on her feet and walks over to her.)

Sarah Price: There you are! Look, I know you have been busy on Dynasty this week and trust me, you did great during that match and you will absolutely get your hands on Darcy May Morgan at some point in the future, but you must absolutely stay focused on your match tonight. If you thought Darcy was a bully, look at Ogawa. We both know how dangerous Ogawa is. He is a lunatic, a sociopath, hell he might even be a killer for all we know! But bullies don’t deserve to win, and we have to prove that.

(Sierra grabs Sarah by the shoulders and looks straight in her eyes. She still has a smile on her face as she looks at her.)

Sierra Bradford: Look at me, I am focused and ready to go. Tonight I am going to teach him a lesson, and with you by my side, nothing can possibly go wrong. Besides, its Ogawa, I’ve stated many times that I don’t fear him over the course of this week, I gotta live up to that statement. Although yeah sure I earned a FAIR and decisive win over the Specialist Champion, I do also want to focus myself on Ogawa, for all we know that dead body might be me if I’m not careful :lupe:.

Sarah Price: Right! I am not doubting you, don’t get me wrong. This match tonight is very important to me, to you, to US. We just got to stop The Serpent King for good before he hurts other people and…

(Sierra, who is still holding Sarah by her shoulders, shakes her violently, just like a rag doll. She completely messes up her hair in the process as Sarah’s face is now hidden behind her blonde locks.)

Sierra Bradford: Look at me, please, I. Got. This. I just need you to keep your head on straight while your at ringside for the match. I don’t need the overly anxious Sarah Price by my side tonight. I need the Voltage Guardian Angel to watch over me because Lord knows what that freak has in store for me. Expect the unexpected you know?

(Sierra lets Sarah go and stares at her silently as she adjusts her hair. Sarah then takes her attention elsewhere as she looks around the locker room before looking at Sierra)

Sarah Price: Komatsu Ogawa is just the beginning. When I look around the Voltage locker room I see so many people that shouldn’t be allowed on Live TV, let alone on a family friendly show like EAW. I did my best in trying to change things for the better, but it feels like an insurmountable task at times. That’s why I need someone like you by my side.

Sierra Bradford: Exactly exactly, you see this is what SASS is all about. We are here for each other and together we will make things better for everyone. And it starts not just today, but when we put an end to every Ogawa out there until this place becomes much brighter. And if we are on the same page, which I’m sure we are right? There’s no limit to what we can accomplish, because we can and I’m sure of it. And you know, maybe we can step up to Heavenly Hell as well and go after those Unified Tag Team Titles one day, wouldn’t that be nice?

???: Give me a break.

(Joy Cassidy walks into frame. She looks like she’s on the verge of nearly bursting into laughter as she looks at both Sierra and Sarah.)

Joy Cassidy: Let me tell you something, one win does not bring the whole World to their feet. One win does not automatically give you a championship match, I’ll have you know. I’ll also let you know on this, if ANYTHING it should be ME! I was the one who outlasted four other competitors to make it to the final two at Road to Redemption, so as far as I’m concerned, Darcy and I have unfinished business. Also the Iconic Cup tournament? You lost that one too if time serves well.

Sarah Price: You didn’t make it to the finals either?

(Joy rolls her eyes and looks down her nose at Sarah.)

Joy Cassidy: Whatever, point is I managed to outlast both of you before getting out, which means I surpassed you. I surpassed you in the ring, and not just that but accomplishments. Let’s go back to last week, I have a win over the EAW World Champion AND the 24/7 Contract holder, must I say more? Need I say more? I deserve this shot more than any of you do.

(Both Sierra and Sarah look at eachother shaking their heads before looking at Joy.)

Sierra Bradford: You didn’t win the Specialists Chamber. No you were forced to submit to Darcy at the end weren’t you? You didn’t even get the pinfall to win your match last week that credit goes to Terry. What I’m trying to say here is, you’ve been taking a backseat this whole time and think because of that it’s an equivalent to a title shot?

Joy Cassidy: Much more than you. I mean correct me if I’m wrong here even if that’s so I still have more worth than you.

Sierra Bradford: Well in case you didn’t know, I actually beat the Specialists Champion, you didn’t, you couldn’t. Even with four extra people practically by your side begging for the downfall of the Specialists Championship you couldn’t live up to your own hype and win. You see now that makes a difference in it’s own right. Sure you’ve been here longer but I’m the one that’s rattled her on the inside more. I’m the one Darcy’s got her eye on, not you. I’ve set out a warning for her already, I’ve pushed her buttons. Now you think you can walk into this and try to take the spotlight from me. You’re wrong, because this is my shot, the shot that I earned.

Joy Cassidy: By association of Drake King of course.

Sierra Bradford: I had to team with LC out of all people. And we still managed to win either way no matter. Case in point is I want this title shot and I’ve already shown that. I’ve already solidified myself as a force to be reckoned with not just to her, but I’m sure to the locker room after that win. I’m one of the few people that can say they beat Kassidy Heart as well, even if that is just by her brief association with Darcy! This title shot is mine, put your status to complicated already will you?

(The smirk on Joy’s face turns to slight anger as she walks up to Sierra)

Joy Cassidy: You want to prove that? You really want to prove that you want to get this title shot rather than me? This is a death wish for you, but say how about this. Next week, me versus you. And then we can see who truly deserves that shot.

Sierra Bradford: Consider it done, good luck Joy.

(Sierra holds out her hand hoping that Joy would shake it, because no matter the heat between them Sierra still wants to show respect.)

Joy Cassidy: Good luck Sierra, you’ll need it.

(Joy slaps Sierra’s hand away before nudging her with her shoulder as she turns and walks away. After, Sierra looks at Sarah who gives a shrug before they both continue to talk as Sierra begins to get ready for her match and the camera fades into a promotional ad for King of Elite.)

(A promotional ad for King of Elite airs highlighting the history between the EAW World Champion, Andrea Valentine, and the challenger for that belt, Terry Chambers. Voltage’s main event is set for the King of Elite free-per-view, which comes to you live on February 8th, 2020 from The Stadio Olimpico in Rome, Italy.)

(Voltage returns and cuts to Rich and James who look really excited for the next match.)

James Peters: Welcome back to Voltage! Coming up next, a singles match between Komatsu Ogawa and Sierra Bradford, but this isn’t just any singles match…This match will be fought under Deathmatch rules!!!

Rich Russillo: I couldn’t have said it better myself, James. A match of this sort is the perfect opportunity for either of these competitors to launch themselves into superstardom amongst the EAW universe. To show what grueling lengths you’re willing to go to, in order to win. I would say I can’t wait, but thankfully the wait is over! Let’s dive right into this bout!

(‘Stabbing In The Dark’ begins to play as Komatsu Ogawa appears on the stage.)

Bella Braxton: THE FOLLOWING CONTEST IS A SINGLES DEEAAATTTHHHMATCHHHH!!! INTRODUCING FIRST, WRESTLING OUT OF TOKYO, JAPAAANNNNN…WEIGHING IN AT 251lbs….”THE SERPENT KING”….KOOMMMATTTSUUUUUUUU OGGGAWWWAAAAAA!!!

James Peters: Not a very welcoming reception for Komatsu Ogawa, but I don’t believe that will phase him tonight. Especially considering he favors Deathmatches! This young man is ruthless, a cold blooded serpent tearing his way through the Voltage roster. He is no stranger to using dirty tactics and methods to cheat his way to victory. I believe this may give him a slight edge tonight.

Rich Russillo: Dirty? You may want to use a more accurate adjective, James. If bending the rules is how you win, then power to you! It falls to his opponent to recognize his clever tendencies, and to overcome them. You may not believe it’s honorable, respectable, or decent, but his strategies and tactics have led him to become a promising young competitor on Voltage, and that’s undisputed.

James Peters: I don’t believe it’s respectable in any aspect, but I agree with you on one thing, it is Sierra Bradford’s job to overcome those tendencies, especially in a Deathmatch. (‘Hey Superstar’ by Madina Lake begins to play as Sierra Bradford and Sarah Price make their way onto the stage.)

Bella Braxton: AND HIS OPPONENT, WRESTLING OUT OF SANNNN JOSSEEEE, CALIIIFORNIAAAAA…WEIGHING IN AT 141lbs….SIIIERRRAAAAAA “THE BULLET CHICK” BRAAADDDFOOOORRRRDDD!!!

James Peters: Sierra Bradford and Sarah Price are walking with a purpose tonight, Bradford is always passionate and displays that passion and love for wrestling every time she performs in the squared circle. She, unlike Ogawa, does not cheat or use dirty tactics, she only aims to have the best matches possible and achieve as much success as she can.

Rich Russillo: Sierra Bradford has a chance tonight to show everyone what she is willing to do to achieve success. Like I said earlier, this deathmatch is a prime opportunity for either of these competitors to prove why they are the hottest young talent on Voltage today! The anticipation is over, The Deathmatch is finally here, let’s get right int- OGAWA STORMS SIERRA BRADFORD ON HER WAY TO THE RING! HE ISN’T GOING TO WAIT, HE AIMS TO IMPOSE HIS WILL EARLY, AS HE DRIVES SIERRA BRADFORD INTO THE BARRICADE!!

(DING! DING! DING!)

James Peters: The match has officially begun, but it’s already an uphill battle for Sierra Bradford. Komatsu Ogawa still keeping Sierra Bradford outside of the ring, looking to continue this punishment…AND HE DOES AS HE DROPS HER BACK FIRST ONTO THE BARRICADE! MY GOD, WHAT A NASTY MOVE, THE BODY OF SIERRA BRADFORD IS ALREADY BEING TARGETED IN THIS DEATHMATCH, MOST CERTAINLY NOT THE START SHE WAS LOOKING FOR! Ogawa seems to have receded for the time being, just relishing in this early punishment of Bradford…Oh no…Ogawa circles the outside, already looking under the ring for a weapon of his choosing …WHAT THE HELL IS- IS THAT A CHAIR WRAPPED IN BARBWIRE?!?! HOW THE HELL DOES HE PLAN TO USE THAT!?!?…OGAWA HEADING BACK IN BRADFORD’S DIRECTION, WHO HASN’T HAD A CHANCE SINCE THE GET GO …HE IS GONNA END HER WITH THAT CHAIR…NO, SIERRA BRADFORD DUCKS UNDER, AND COUNTERS WITH A SUPERKICK!!!! CRUSHING THE BARBED WIRE COATED STEEL AGAINST THE FACE OF KOMATSU OGAWA!!! WHAT A COUNTER FROM BRADFORD, THAT WAS THE MOVE SHE NEEDED TO TURN THE TIDE OF THIS MATCH!!

Rich Rusillo: SIERRA BRADFORD SEEMS TO HAVE RECOVERED, AND SHE IS ENRAGED! SHE IS GOING TO PUNISH KOMTASU OGAWA! Bradford wielding the chair now…What the hell does she have in mind…SHE THROWS THE CHAIR AT THE FACE OF OGAWA, WHO CATCHES IT, BUT BRADFORD FOLLOWS UP WITH A PENALTY KICK AGAINST THE CHAIR!!! HOLY SHIT, THAT MOVE COULD HAVE VERY WELL JUST ENDED THE MATCH, SIERRA BRADFORD NEEDS TO CAPITALIZE, BUT SHE’S WEARING THE EFFECTS OF THE EARLIER RESULT FROM OGAWA! SHE ROLLS HIM BACK IN THE RING, AND HEADS INTO THE COVER, THIS COULD BE IT, AN EARLY VICTORY FOR BRADFORD…

(ONEEEEEEE…)

(TWWOOOOOO…)

James Peters: KICKOUT! OGAWA SURVIVES THE ONSLAUGHT FROM SIERRA! BUT FOR HOW LONG, OGAWA IS BUSTED WIDE OPEN, HE’S POURING BLOOD ALL OVER THE MAT! Sierra Bradford will offer him no quarter however, this isn’t about compassion or honor, this is about success and doing whatever is necessary in order to achieve it…Bradford heads to the outside of the ring now…Pulling out a slew of weapons, tables, bats, light tubes…But does she have the will to use them…IT APPEARS SO AS SHE UNSHEATHES A BAT WRAPPED IN RAZOR WIRE, IT’LL BE HORRIFYING IF SHE USES ANY ONE OF – BUT SHE WON’T GET THE CHANCE, OGAWA STORMS HER FROM BEHIND…THEN FOLLOWS UP WITH A BRUTAL OVERHEAD SUPLEX ON THE FLOOR!!! MY GOD, YOU COULD ALMOST HEAR THE ORGANS OF BRADFORD SLAMMING AGAINST HER RIB CAGE, THAT WAS DEVASTATING!! OGAWA GOES ON THE OFFENSIVE NOW, ATTEMPTING TO LIFT BRADFORD BACKUP TO HER FEET, WHAT THE HELL DOES HE HAVE INSTORE FOR HER NEXT…OH NO…NOT A PILEDRIVER…NOT ON THE FLOOR…HE’S GOING TO DRIVE THE SKULL OF SIERRA BRADFORD DOWN- WAIT SIERRA ESCAPES OUT THE BACK DOOR AND NAILS OGAWA WITH A HEEL KICK! BUT OGAWA QUICKLY RETURNS ATTEMPTING A DESTRUCTIVE LARIAT…BUT SIERRA BRADFORD COUNTERS ONCE AGAIN, AS SHE GRABS A LIGHT TUBE AND SMASHES IT OVER THE SKULL OF KOMATSU OGAWA!!! JESUS CHRIST!!

Rich Russillo: GLASS SHARDS FLYING EVERYWHERE, OGAWA’S FACE AND HEAD BUSTED WIDE OPEN, SPILLING BLOOD ALL OVER SIERRA BRADFORD AS SHE ATTEMPTS TO GET HIM BACK IN THE RING!! OGAWA’S SEEMINGLY LIFELESS BODY WON’T BUDGE AS BRADFORD ATTEMPTS TO CAPITALIZE ON THIS MOMENT …SHE FINALLY HAS HIM UP…BUT OGAWA COUNTERS THIS TIME, BREAKING FREE OF SIERRA BRADFORD AND DELIVERING A SPIKE DDT ON THE FLOOR!! HOLY SHIT!!! OGAWA WAS PLAYING POSSUM, HE WAITED FOR HIS MOMENT TO STRIKE, AND THE SERPENT DID EXACTLY THAT!!! BRADFORD IS DOWN AGAIN, AS OGAWA BEARS A MENACING SMILE AMONGST HIS BLOOD STAINED FACE…He brings Bradford back up to her feet, as he begins to shout and curse at her, Ogawa aims to finish this…HE SETS UP A TABEL ON THE OUTSIDE, WHAT THE FUCK COULD HE BE LOOKING FOR HERE….WAIT, HE BRINGS SIERRA BRADFORD UP TO THE APRON NOW…SURELY HE CANT BE LOOKING TO DRIVE HER THROUGH THAT TABLE OFF THE APRON, THAT WOULD BE DEVASTATING FOR BOTH OF THEM…BUT IT SEEMS AS THOUGH OGAWA DOESNT CARE, HE WANTS TO PUNISH BRADFORD, HE WANTS TO TORTURE HER, AND END HER CAREER, A MOVE LIKE THIS JUST MIGHT DO IT…OH NO…OGAWA STACKING HER UP FOR A POWERBOMB…DON’T DO IT…NO….BUT BRADFORD ESCAPES AND STUNS KOMATSU OGAWA WITH AN ENZEGUIRI!!! RIGHT TO THE JAW, TEMPORARILY ESCAPING THAT PERIL, THIS IS HER MOMENT, SHE NEEDS TO TAKE ADVANTAGE NOW…SHE LOOKS TO BE SETTING UP FOR THE SEEKING MISSILE, THAT FLYING KNEE RIGHT TO THE FACE… SHE COULD TURN THE MATCH IN HER FAVORE RIGHT HERE, THIS IS HER CHANCE….BUT OGAWA CAUGHT HER, HE SCOOPS HER UP WITH NO HESITATION, SETTING HER UP FOR A PILEDRIVER…HOLY SHIT…OH NO!!!! OGAWA DRIVES BRADFORD ALL THE WAY DOWN WITH A PILEDRIVER THROUGH THE TABBBBLLEEEEEE!!!! OOKFKOFKSKAFOKSAFOP!!!!!

(The crowd begins to chant: “HOLY SHIT! HOLY SHIT! HOLY SHIT!”)

James Peters: I COULDNT AGREE WITH THIS CROWD MORE, HOLY FUCKING SHIT!!! KOMATSU OGAWA JUST DROVE BRADFORD OFF THE APRON TO THE FLOOR, THROUGH A TABLE WITH A PILEDRIVER!!! BRADFORD IS DONE, SHE HAS BEEN TAKEN OUT BY OGAWA, WHO ROLLS HER IN THE RING FOR A COVER….

(ONEEEEEEE…..)

(TWWOOOOOOOOOOO….)

(THRREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE-)

James & Rich: KICKOUT!!!!!!!!!! HOLY SHIT!!!

James Peters: HOW THE HELL IS SIERRA BRADFORD STILL ALIVE IN THIS MATCH, HOW DID SHE SURVIVE THAT ATROCITY THROUGH THE TABLE!!! OGAWA LOOKS AS STUNNED AS THE FACES THAT RUN THROUGH THE CROWD! BUT SIERRA BRADFORD IS STILL FIGHTING, STILL ALIVE, SHE WILL FIGHT TO HER LAST BREATH IF SHE MUST, THAT’S A WARRIOR RIGHT THERE!! THE HEAD OF BRADFORD IS BUSTED WIDE OPEN, THIS CANVAS STAINED WITH BLOOD PAINTS A PICTURE, AND A STORY, A STORY OF TWO WARRIORS BATTLING TILL THEIR END, BOTH WILLING TO DIE BEFORE RETREATING! SIERRA BRADFORD HAS MADE HER WAY UP TO HER FEET NOW, AS OGAWA LOCKS EYES WITH HER…THE COMPLEX STARE OF TWO POLAR OPPOSITES IN THE SAME SITUATION, NEITHER WILLING TO GIVE UP, NEITHER WILLING TO LET GO OF THEIR PRIDE…BRADFORD STRIKES FIRST WITH A SLAP THAT KNOCKED THE TASTE OUT OF OGAWA’S MOUTH …OGAWA RETURNS WITH A SLAP OF HIS OWN, OF EQUAL DISDAIN AND MALICE, AND NOW THE FIGHT IT ON!!! THE HOCKEY FIGHT IS ON BLOOD FLYING EVERYWHERE AS IT STAINS THE BODIES OF BOTH COMPETITORS, EMOTIONS ARE ROLLING NOW AS BOTH FIGHTERS ATTEMPT TO BREAK THE OTHER, TO SEE WHOSE WILL IS STRONGER…SIERRA BRADFORD NAILS THE ‘THUNDERBIRD’ A ROUNDHOUSE KICK TO THE BACK OF THE SKULL OF OGAWA!!! HE’S OUT OF IT, BRADFORD HAS HIM ON THE ROPES …NOW ATTEMPTING A MOONSAULT…BUT OGAWA ESCAPES, AND ROLLS OUT OF THE RING, AS SIERRA LANDS ON HER FEET …BUT SHE ISN’T GOING TO GIVE OGAWA NAY TIME TO RECOVER, ANY ROOM TO REST, SIERRA BRADFORD SCALES THE TURNBUCKLES…OH NO…BRADFORD FLIES WITH DOUBLE KNEES FROM THE HIGH RED DISTRICT ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOOOOR!!!!

Rich Russillo: WHAT A MOVE!! WHAT A MATCH!!! BOTH OF THESE YOUNG TALENTS LEAVING IT ALL OUT THERE, WE ARE WITNESSING A CLASSIC!! SIERRA BRADFORD HAS THE ADVANTAGE, SHE HAS A CHANCE RIGHT NOW TO FINISH THIS DEATHMATCH, TO WRITE HER NAME IN THE HISTORY BOOKS…NOW SHE HAS OGAWA STACKED UP…AND DROPS HIM WITH ‘MISERRYYYYY BUSINESSES’!!!! THAT FIREMAN’S CARRY STUNNER, COULD HAVE JUST ENDED THIS MATCH!!! SIERRA BRADFORD HAS DONE IT…WAIT…WHAT THE HELL, WHY ISN’T SHE GOING FOR THE COVER!??! SHE JUST NAILED A NASTY MANEUVER AND COULD HAVE ENDED IT RIGHT THERE, WHAT THE HELL IS SHE LOOKING FOR NOW …SHE IS SCALING THE ROPES…PERHAPS LOOKING TO PUT THE NAIL IN THE COFFIN OF KOMATSU OGAWA, TO PUT HIM OUT FOR GOOD …SIERRA BRADFORD LOOKING FOR ‘TAKE FLIGHT’…SHE IS GONNA DO IT, SHE IS GONNA END IT RIGHT HERE …SIERRAAAA BRADDFORRD WITH TAKE FLIIIGHHHHHTT- BUT OGAWA ROLLED OUT OF THE WAY!!! NO WATER IN THE POOL FOR BRADFORD!!! SHE MISSED BIGTIME AND THAT WILL COST HER …OGAWA NOW SMELLS BLOOD IN THE WATER, HE KNOWS THIS IS HIS CHANCE, HE KNOWS THIS IS HIS OPPORTUNITY …KOMATSU OGAWA ROLLS TO THE OUTSIDE OF THE RING HOWEVER …HE HAS HER ON THE ROPES AND HE WANTS TO LOOK FOR A WEAPON?!?! WHAT AN IDIOT!!

James Peters: WAIT…RICH HE HAS A BAG IN HIS HAND…WHAT THE HELL IS IN IT…WHAT DOES HE HAVE….Komatsu Ogawa slowly opening the bag…AS HE DUMPS THUMBTACKS ALL OVER THE CANVAS!!! OH MY LORD, AS IF THIS MATCH HASN’T BEEN BRUTAL ENOUGH, THE INTRODUCTION OF THOSE TACKS WILL SURELY END IT NOW…OGAWA LIFTS BRADFORD UP FOR A POWERBOMB…DON’T DO THIS, DON’T DO THIS…KOMATSU OGAWA IS GOING TO END SIERRA BRADFORD HERE …OGAWA POWERBOMBS BRADFORD ONTO THOSE TACKS, HOLY FUCKING HELL!!! DMLSGIONEAONGNE!!! BRADFORD SCREAMING OUT IN AGONY, I CAN’T BEAR TO SEE THIS, HOLY SHIT!! OGAWA DOESNT CARE, HE’S LAUGHING, THAT EVIL FUCK IS LAUHING….OGAWA AGAIN MAKES HIS WAY TO THE OTUSIDE AGAIN, THIS TIME TEASING SARAH PRICE ABOUT HER TEAMMATE’S PAIN, THIS IS EVIL…OGAWA TURNS AND ATTEMPTS TO ATTACK SARAH!!!…BUT PRICE COUNTERS INTO A NASTY KNEE TO THE FACE!!! PRICE ISN’T GOING TO STAND FOR THIS, SHE’S BEATING THE LIVING SHIT OUT OF KOMATSU OGAWA, WHAT A STUPID DECISION TO ATTACK THE PARTNER OF BRADFORD, WHO IS FUELED BY THE PAIN OF HER TEAMATE!! PRICE NOW ROLLING OGAWA BACK INTO THE RING, HELPING BRADFORD BACK TO HER FEET…NOW BRADFORD LOCKS IN THE ‘LIGHTS OUT’ DRAGON SLEEPER!!! OGAWA HAS NO ESCAPE NOW…BUT HE WON’T TAP OUT, HE WON TAP…BUT IT DOESN’T MATTER, HE’S FADED AWAY, HE’S PASSED OUT, SIERRA WINS, SIERRA WINS!!!

(DING! DING! DING!)

James Peters: Oh my god…What a match, both of these competitors fought to the very end. They dug deep into their arsenal and pulled out tricks none had seen before. It was a hard fought match, but at the end of the day, love conquered hate. Komatsu Ogawa’s own confidence got in the way of him securing the victory here tonight. He may have had it won if not for the attack on Sarah Price. Sierra Bradford and Sarah Price celebrate with each other, as Sierra relishes in her win. Their partnership looks as if it will achieve great things for both of them. Congratulations to Sierra Bradford on her victory tonight! What a great weekend it’s been for her!

(The camera catches a final shot of SASS embracing one another and talking excitedly about Sierra’s victory over Komatsu Ogawa before fading to commercial.)

(Commercial break for the new Disney Pixar film, “Onward.” Coming in March!)

(Voltage returns and cuts to Bella, who smiles.)

Bella Braxton: LADIES AND GENTLEMEN… PLEASE WELCOME THE NUMBER ONE CONTENDER TO THE EAW WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP… ‘THE BARBARIC CARNIVORE’ TERRY CHAMBERS!

(‘Natural’ by Imagine Dragons hits and the crowd begins cheering as Terry Chambers walks out to the stage. He has a smile on his face as he begins walking down the ramp, but he doesn’t walk into the ring immediately. Once he’s inside, Bella hands him the microphone and takes her leave.)

Terry Chambers: ‘Sup Moscow?

(The crowd begins cheering louder once again, leaving Terry looking around at the fans before they eventually quiet down so he can continue speaking.)

Terry Chambers: You know, it’s real funny to me. Just a few years ago, I was the man getting eliminated from Grand Rampages in seconds. Nobody used to take me seriously. Nobody saw me as a credible opponent, and if I’m being honest I don’t blame any of them for that. I used to be self-centered despite not being able to back up my ego, kinda like most of the people here now. But, I’ll tell you one thing. All those people that thought I wouldn’t make it, I bet they’ve all shut their mouths now. All the people who thought I’d amount to nothing, I bet I silenced them. I’ve been through things most of the people in this company haven’t, and with each setback I’ve only gotten stronger. Don’t believe me? Look at me last year. I don’t know if any of you guys remember this, but not even a full year ago the Round Table kidnapped me and attempted to murder me. See, if I wasn’t Terry Chambers they would’ve succeeded in killing me, but unfortunately I am. They tried to take me out for good, and not only did they fail at taking me out, but I came back stronger than ever, and that led to me taking the Interwire Championship away from Drake King. Drake King was another one of the people I bet I made shut up now. Dude ran his mouth for weeks and weeks about how I wasn’t good enough, and the second he didn’t have those three with him, I took what was rightfully mine. I got past Korey Gaines and defended my title, and of course, I was screwed over.

(Terry pauses for a bit, growing a more serious look before continuing to speak.)

Terry Chambers: I did lose my title to Dr. Bethany Blue, but that wasn’t enough to stop me. I did lose at Road to Redemption, and that wasn’t enough to stop me either. Like I already said, with every setback I grow stronger, and we all saw that when I faced Charlie Marr in the King of Elite tournament. I should be the one facing Dr. Bethany Blue in the semi-finals. I should be getting my payback and stamping my way to the finals. Instead, Charlie and Jordie both realized I was way out of their league, so they screwed me over. Just like when I faced Drake at Wrath of the Dragon and the Round Table had to hand him the win because of me being too good, Jordie had to hand Charlie the win. Charlie Marr preached that he was levels above me, but he’s just like the rest of em. He couldn’t back it up in that ring, but in the end it doesn’t even matter because I’m getting exactly what I wanted in the first place. I’m getting my EAW Championship match at King of Elite against Andrea Valentine. Funny enough, Andrea and I actually have a bit of history together. I remember when Andrea and I faced off for the Openweight Championship. She did great. She is great, there’s no denying that, but then what happened? She failed to follow up and capitalize on her win, and she went on to lose to Lars Grier. No, not whatever this new Lars is, I’m talking about old Lars. The Lars that everyone hyped up just to turn out to be a disappointment. The Lars that crashed and burned in his first defense against Kevin Hunter, the same guy who lost HIS Openweight Championship a week later to TLA. Yeah, that’s the Lars Andrea lost to after the amazing performance she gave me. I’ll always find that weird, but whatever. That’s not the only time we got in that ring together though. No, far from it.

Terry Chambers: If any of you guys remember, at the draft show to open up this season there was this huge Clash of Champions match. At the time Andrea Valentine was Specialists Champion, and I had just won the Interwire Championship. In that match, I lost, and it was Andrea that pinned me. It’s funny how much things have changed since then, but unfortunately that loss is one that’s gonna stick with me. I have no excuses for losing that match. I didn’t when I got pinned, and I don’t have any six months later. I lost fair and square, and I’m bringing this up because I want it to be known that I’m not facing a big loss like that to Andrea again, especially not at King of Elite. This time, things are going to be different, and that’s because since my loss to Andrea I’ve grown. I’ve accepted my loss, and I’ve worked to surpass that. I may have gotten the pin to win that tag match last week, but that wasn’t good enough. I want to defeat Andrea Valentine, and at King of Elite I’m going to. That EAW Championship escaped my hands at Road to Redemption, and while I’m beyond glad that Charlie Marr’s not holding that title, lord knows that I still want that Championship just as much as I did a month ago. So come on out here Andrea. Come look me in the eyes, because when you do, you’ll see that I’m not messing around.

(‘Roll With Me’ by Charli XCX then hits and the crowd explodes as Andrea Valentine makes her way out to the stage. She has the EAW Championship on her shoulder and she already has a microphone in her hand, so she walks straight to the ring with a confident look on her face. She gets into the ring and eventually the crowd quiets down so she can speak.)

Andrea Valentine: Terry, I said it before and I’ll say it again. I’d never underestimate you, or anyone for that matter. Especially in a match like this where my Championship is on the line, I can’t possibly look down on you. I know that you’re hungry for my Championship, and that’s just really gonna push me to bring my best. I’ve never been the kind of person to shy away from challenges, and I know that you’re gonna try and make the most out of this one. You’re not going to be satisfied until you win the EAW Championship and I respect that, but as great of a moment as that’d be for you, that moment won’t come at my expense. I’m not going to let that happen. I’m going to give our match my all, and I’ll do whatever it takes to leave King of Elite still EAW Champion, because in my eyes, it’s something I just have to do. See, this match has a lot of history behind it, and it’s not just because I pinned you at the draft show, or even because you won our tag team match last week. Last year at King of Elite, I had a match against Serena Bennett. It was my first defense as the new Specialists Champion after winning it at Road to Redemption, and I failed. I failed to defend the Championship, and that never sat well for me. I’m sure many people, including myself, believes that my second Specialists Championship reign more than made up for that, but that’s not enough for me. This time, I truly want things to be different.

Andrea Valentine: At Road to Redemption this year, I became the new EAW Champion, and now I’m heading into my first title defense at King of Elite 2020. If I lose here, it’d be like nothing truly changed. It’d just be my past coming back to haunt me, and I can’t have that. I won’t have that. I want to correct myself. I want to erase my past failure and replace it with success. I want to get rid of my demons, and to do that I need to defeat you at King of Elite. I may have beaten you before but I know very well that things could change if I don’t perform to the best of my ability. If I don’t bring my 100 percent, or even more, then I could walk out of King of Elite this year the same way I did last year. That’s a fate that I don’t want to allow to happen. It’s a fate I won’t allow to happen. So bring your best Terry, because I’ll-

Terry Chambers: Woah woah woah. Sorry to interrupt, but you want to get rid of your demons?

Andrea Valentine: Yes.

Terry Chambers: In that case, why don’t we spice things up a bit? If you want to get rid of your demons so badly, why not face me in a match you haven’t succeeded in before? If you want to get rid of your demons, why don’t you do one thing you couldn’t do against Serena last year and that’s defend your championship in a Chain Match?

(The crowd begins cheering loudly at the announcement of a chain match, as Andrea Valentine seems surprised at the challenge Terry just offered. Of course, the Chain Match ended up being the bane of Andrea’s existence at last year’s King of Elite.)

Terry Chambers: But wait! There’s more! This match is going to be a traditional chain match, not like the weird one you competed in last year, Andrea. In case people are confused about the actual stipulation of a Chain Match, one of us has to manage to touch all four corners of the ring while chained to your opponent in succession. Seems simple enough, but when you’re going against someone like me, even the simplest tasks can become the most difficult of challenges.

(Andrea Valentine takes some time to think about the decision. Obviously, she’d be put in an immediate disadvantage due to the size difference between herself and Terry, but at the same time, it wasn’t unlike Andrea to overcome the odds before. Eventually, she began to smile and nod her head as the crowd begins to cheer once again.)

Andrea Valentine: I accept.

Terry Chambers: That’s what I like to hear. Good luck, Champ.

(The two shake hands before ‘Roll With Me’ kicks back up and Andrea Valentine exits the ring. Both competitors have a smile on their faces, excited for their match at King of Elite, as the camera slowly fades to the final commercial break for the evening.)

(Commercial break for the Grammy Awards which air next Sunday on CBS!)

(Voltage returns to the crowd on their feet. However, instead of directing their attention towards the ring where Bella is standing to announce the competitors for the main event, the crowd is staring at the front row of seats to the left of the announce table. The crowd is buzzing. Some of them are cheering. But regardless everyone is entranced as a flash of brightly colored hair is seen. The camera zooms in and Ms. Extreme is seen making her way to an empty seat.)

James Peters: Holy shit. Welcome back to Voltage. As you can see, the expelled Elitist known as Ms. Extreme has made her way to the front row. How the fuck did she get into the building, Rich?

Rich Russillo: That’s a good question but security is talking to her right now.

(Two security guards have made their way over to ‘The Red Queen.’ They are earnestly talking to her but Ms. Extreme pulls a ticket stub out of the back pocket of her jeans.)

James Peters: She has a ticket!!!

Ms. Extreme (off mic to the security guards): Paying customer. Whatcha gunna do?

(She shrugs her shoulders and takes a seat, and the fans around her erupt. The security guards eye Ms. Extreme with suspicion, but they can’t really do anything since she has a ticket.)

Rich Russillo: This is not going to settle well with Dr. Bethany Blue at all. She went out of her way to have Ms. Extreme barred from the building for the last two weeks. I’m sure that has very little to do with the good doctor’s ‘concern’ over Ms. Extreme’s health.

James Peters: Dr. Bethany Blue just doesn’t want Ms. Extreme to get revenge on her. That’s the only reason she’s gone to these lengths to keep the former PURE Champ away from Voltage.

(With the commotion dying down, and Ms. Extreme settled, the camera focuses on Bella.)

Bella Braxton: LADIES AND GENTLEMEN… THE FOLLOWING CONTEST IS SCHEDULED FOR…

Crowd: ONE FALL!

Bella Braxton: AND IT’S A KING OF ELITE SEMI-FINAL MATCH!

(The crowd pops.)

Bella Braxton: The winner of this match will head to King of Elite and represent Voltage in the finals!

(‘It Ain’t Safe’ by Skepta hits and the crowd, as always, begins booing heavily as Charlie and Jordie Marr begin making their way out to the stage. They slowly begin walking down to the ring, but Charlie has a smile on his face, seeming very confident in his chances tonight.)

Bella Braxton: Making his way to the ring… Accompanied by Jordie Marr… From Tower Hamlets, London, United Kingdom… Weighing in at 240 pounds…. CHHAAAAARRRLLLIIIEEEEE MMAAAAAARRR!!!!!

James Peters: Much like Dr. Bethany Blue, Charlie has been on an absolute tear this whole tournament, which has lead to him and Bethany facing each other in the finals. Funny enough, just a month ago Charlie lost his EAW Championship to Andrea Valentine in shocking fashion. If he gets past Bethany Blue and wins the finals, he can get an opportunity to take that title right back.

Rich Russillo: It’s a future I’m sure nobody wants, but it’s also a very possible one. If Charlie gets past Bethany Voltage will definitely have a strong competitor in the finals, although now that I think about it, we’re guaranteed a great performer anyway as it’s either Charlie, or the Interwire Champion. Speaking of which, here she comes.

(Charlie flips Ms. Extreme off as he passes by her and gets into the ring with Jordie. Jordie gives her husband a kiss for good luck, and Charlie’s music fades out.)

(‘Bad Medicine’ by Bon Jovi follows and the booing actually continues as Dr. Bethany Blue M.D makes her way out to the ring. She has the Interwire Championship around her waist, but she looks both frustrated and even a bit rattled as she looks towards the crowd, locking eyes with Ms. Extreme who is standing up now, while walking down the ramp. Dr. Blue eventually puts the title at the timekeepers area, but doesn’t take her eyes off Ms. Extreme. Ms. Extreme blows her a kiss and the doctor gets really annoyed.)

Bella Braxton: And his opponent… Residing in Boca Raton, Florida… Weighing in at 128 pounds.. SHE IS THE EAW INTERWIRE CHAMPION, DOCTORRRR BEETTHAANNNYYYY BLLUUUUUUEEEE!!!

James Peters: Dr. Bethany Blue is out here, and with what happened earlier it’s clear to see why she seems this way. Ms. Extreme is here in attendance despite not being allowed to compete for the second week in a row. Now Bethany is probably worried about her chances tonight when Ms. Extreme is right there, likely waiting for an opportunity to strike, in the Doc’s mind at least.

Rich Russillo: You know, now that I think about it, why would Ms. Extreme interfere in this match? Look who Bethany’s facing. Ms. Extreme hates Charlie Marr just as much, if not even more than her. If anything, Ms. Extreme would probably rather beat the life out of both of them. Probably Jordie too. But just cost Bethany the match? I don’t think so.

James Peters: Well, we’ve only got one way to find out.

(Ding! Ding! Ding!)

James Peters: And now this match is underway! Charlie Marr versus Dr. Bethany Blue in the semi-finals of the King of Elite tournament! The two have yet to make a move, but Charlie has a pretty arrogant grin on his face looking right at The Doctor, who seems to be trying to remain focused. The two competitors are slowly Beginning to circle the ring, although to be honest Charlie doesn’t seem anywhere near as intimidated or serious as Dr. Bethany Blue, but if you take one look at the crowd it’s easy to see why. Even so, Bethany obviously wants to win this match, so she can’t let Ms. Extreme get to her head.

Rich Russillo: The two competitors now locking up- BUT BETHANY IMMEDIATELY GOES IN FOR A SLEEPER HOLD! Seeing as she is a Doctor outside of EAW and that’s not just some sort of gimmick, I’m guessing she figured that this would be able to do some damage early on. Can’t say I blame her for going for a sleeper hold so early on either, after all, seeing as Ms. Extreme is somehow here after not being allowed to compete once again, you’ve got to imagine that Dr. Bethany Blue would want to get out of her sight as soon as she can.

James Peters: You’re right about that one. Bethany still has that Sleeper Hold locked in- BUT CHARLIE MANAGES TO PULL HER INTO A SNAPMARE! Charlie now running the ropes- AND HE ATTEMPTED A HUGE BOOT TO THE FACE BUT BETHANY MANAGED TO GRAB CHARLIE’S FOOT BEFORE TWISTING IT INTO AN ANKLE LOCK! BETHANY IS STILL ON THE GROUND AS CHARLIE IS ON ONE FOOT, AND IT LOOKS LIKE SHE’S TRYING TO WRAP HER LEGS AROUND CHARLIE’S LEG, BUT SHE’S CLEARLY STRUGGLING TO AS CHARLIE HOPS AROUND ON ONE FOOT- AND OH MY GOD! CHARLIE JUST JUMPED RIGHT ONTO THE MIDSECTION OF BETHANY, AND JUST LIKE THAT THE ANKLE LOCK IS BROKEN UP!

Rich Russillo: Both competitors are getting back up while Bethany holds her midsection in pain, and you can see just how fast Bethany wants to get this match over with with all these moves she’s attempting! Charlie now charging in as Bethany is in the corner, BUT THERE’S A BOOT TO THE FACE BY BETHANY! BETHANY ONTO THE MIDDLE ROPE NOW, AND SHE GOES FOR A DIVING DOUBLE AXE HANDLE- BUT CHARLIE JUST AVOIDED IT BY DRIVING HIS KNEE RIGHT INTO HER MIDSECTION!

James Peters: Charlie now grabbing Bethany in a front facelock after that huge knee, AND THERE’S A SUPLEX! Charlie just laughing right now after that, as he knows that Bethany clearly has Ms. Extreme on her mind right now! Her methods this early on could easily be seen as desperate, and Charlie is just making the most of it right now as he’s slowly taking Dr. Bethany Blue out of this match! Charlie lifting Bethany up, AND THERE’S A KNEE LIFT TO THE MIDSECTION ONCE AGAIN! Charlie now with an irish whip to the ropes-

Rich Russillo: BUT BETHANY RESPONDS WITH A CORKSCREW ELBOW SMASH! CHARLIE IS HOLDING HIS NOSE AFTER THAT, AND THAT WAS AN IMPRESSIVE WAY TO GET BACK INTO THIS BY BETHANY! CHARLIE GETTING BACK UP AND BACKING INTO THE CORNER, AND BETHANY NOW RUNS IN, AND THERE’S A EUROPEAN FOREARM IN THE CORNER! Bethany now climbing up to the top rope as Charlie stumbles out of the corner, AND THERE’S A DIVING MISSILE DROPKICK! Dr. Bethany Blue is making her way back into this one, and now she goes and grabs Charlie who already found his way back onto a knee!

James Peters: BETHANY WITH A KNEE TO THE FACE! Charlie dropping down to the mat after that knee, but he doesn’t have time to cover his face or anything as Bethany immediately grabs him by the arm, AND STARTS STOMPING AWAY AT HIS FACE! BETHANY WITH MULTIPLE HARD STOMPS TO CHARLIE’S FACE, AND NOW SHE CLIMBS ONTO THE SECOND ROPE ONCE AGAIN! DIVING KNEE DROP ONTO CHARLIE’S CHEST! CHARLIE IS IN A LOT OF TROUBLE RIGHT NOW WITH THIS INTERESTING LINE OF OFFENSE BY BETHANY, AND NOW THERE’S THE COVER!

ONE! T-

Rich Russillo: Charlie kicks out! It was clear that that wasn’t gonna get the job done but she might as well had tried anyway. Bethany now, SAY AH- NO! CHARLIE CAUGHT BETHANY’S ARM BEFORE SHE COULD GO FOR THAT MANDIBLE CLAW! CHARLIE NOW GETTING BACK TO HIS FEET AS HE STILL HAS BETHANY’S ARM, AND NOW HE PULLS HER IN FOR A SHORT ARM CLOTHESLINE! Bethany tried to put Charlie away early once again but Charlie managed to stop her attempt at the Say Ahhhh! Charlie now picking Bethany up, AND IT LOOKS LIKE HE’S GONNA TRY PUTTING THIS ONE AWAY HIMSELF! THE QUEEN IS DEAD!

James Peters: NO! BETHANY RAMS CHARLIE INTO THE TURNBUCKLES BEFORE THE DOUBLE UNDERHOOK DDT COULD CONNECT! Both competitors are down after the exchange we just saw not long ago, but that doesn’t last too long as Charlie rolls out of the ring while Bethany rolls onto the apron. Both competitors seem to be back on their feet now, and we have to remember that despite what’s been going on between Bethany and Camille, this is still a semi-finals King of Elite tournament match! These two need to give it their all, and that’s what at least one competitor aims to do AS BETHANY DIVES OFF THE APRON WITH A FLYING CLOTHESLINE!

Rich Russillo: Dr. Bethany Blue isn’t a crowd favorite which is a known fact, but I’ve got to assume that between her and Charlie Marr, Bethany is just barely the lesser of two evils. Bethany grabbing Charlie now, AND SHE SENDS HIM SHOULDER FIRST INTO THE POST OUTSIDE OF THE RING! That doesn’t look too good and Bethany herself should know that, which is exactly why she went and did something like that! That could’ve very well have injured Charlie’s shoulder, thank God it seems that she isn’t aiming to cause injury! Bethany now rolling Charlie back into the ring as she begins climbing up to the top- NO!

James Peters: JORDIE MARR IS HOLDING ONTO BETHANY’S LEG! THE REFEREE YELLING AT JORDIE WHICH FORCES HER TO LET GO- BUT NOW THERE’S CHARLIE WITH A HUGE BOOT TO THE FACE, CAUSING BETHANY TO FALL BACK TO THE OUTSIDE OF THE RING! THERE’S A SICK GRIN ON CHARLIE’S FACE NOW AS HE SLOWLY ROLLS BACK OUTSIDE, AND I DON’T LIKE THE LOOKS OF THINGS NOW AS HE FINALLY LETS GO OF THAT SHOULDER!

Rich Russillo: Charlie picking Bethany up now, AND HE THROWS HER FACE FIRST INTO THE POST, WITH ALL HIS POWER! BETHANY IS LEFT SQUIRMING AROUND ON THE FLOOR, HOLDING HER FACE AFTER THAT, BUT CHARLIE IS DEFINITELY NOT DONE YET! WHEN WE SEE TWO RUTHLESS COMPETITORS CLASH LIKE THIS, THESE ARE THE THINGS THAT’S BOUND TO HAPPEN! CHARLIE PICKING HER UP ONCE AGAIN, BEFORE RAMMING HER INTO THE BARRICADE! BETHANY YELLED OUT IN PAIN AFTER THAT, AND YET CHARLIE STILL ISN’T FINISHED AS HE LIFTS HER UP! SNAKE EYES ONTO THE BARRICADE! BETHANY LOOKS OUT OF IT, AND NOW CHARLIE ROLLS INTO THE RING BEFORE ROLLING BACK OUT TO RESTART THE COUNT!

James Peters: Charlie now dragging Dr. Bethany Blue over to the ramp, and this doesn’t look too good. Charlie pulling Bethany up, and he has her in a fireman’s carry position- BUT LOOK! BETHANY MANAGES TO SQUIRM OUT OF HIS GRASP, AND SHE’S GOT AHOLD OF HIS HEAD! BETHANY WITH THE GRADE C2 ON THE RAMP! BOTH COMPETITORS ARE DOWN, AND THE REFEREE IS AT A COUNT OF THREE! THAT WAS AN INCREDIBLE COUNTER BY DR. BETHANY BLUE, BUT IS THAT GONNA END UP COSTING HER THE MATCH!?

Referee: Four!… Five!

Rich Russillo: Both competitors are at the bottom of the ramp, and they’re crawling towards the ring but I don’t know, they’re both clearly worn out after the events that transpired a while ago. I just don’t see it. I don’t see a way for them to get back into this one!

Referee: Six!… Seven!

Rich Russillo: Dr. Bethany grabbing onto the apron now and Charlie isn’t very far behind, can they do it?

Referee: Eight!… Nine!

Rich Russillo: BETHANY BLUE IS BACK IN THE RING!

Referee: TEN!

Rich Russillo: AND CHARLIE IS BACK IN! CHARLIE MADE IT IN THE RING JUST BARELY BEFORE THE REFEREE GOT TO TEN, AND IT LOOKS LIKE THIS MATCH IS STILL ON!

James Peters: Both competitors now slowly getting back to their feet- AND BETHANY IMMEDIATELY GOES FOR THE SCHOOL BOY ON CHARLIE!

ONE! TWO!! THREE-

James Peters: CHARLIE KICKS OUT, BUT THERE’S THE TJD!! BETHANY MANAGED TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THE CONDITION BOTH HER AND CHARLIE WERE IN BY SURPRISING HIM WITH THAT ROLL UP, BUT NOW SHE HAS AN ACTUAL CHANCE TO WIN THIS MATCH AND ADVANCE TO THE FINALS! DR. BETHANY BLUE WITH THE COVER, IS THAT IS, IS CHARLIE OUT OF THE TOURNAMENT!?

ONE! TWO!! THREE!!!

Rich Russillo: HE GOT HIS SHOULDER UP!! CHARLIE MANAGED TO GET HIS SHOULDER UP JUST BEFORE THE COUNT OF THREE, AND HONESTLY I CAN’T BELIEVE MY EYES! HOW COULD CHARLIE HAVE SURVIVED THAT!? HE SHOULD’VE BEEN FINISHED AFTER THE TJD, ESPECIALLY HAVING RECEIVED THE GRADE C2 OUTSIDE OF THE RING, BUT NO! THIS MATCH IS STILL ON, WHAT DOES BETHANY HAVE TO DO TO PUT CHARLIE AWAY!? Dr. Bethany Blue now arguing with the official that it was three, and I can’t blame her! Charlie couldn’t have come any closer than that!

James Peters: Bethany slowly pulling Charlie up to his feet now, and she has him in a front facelock. It’s clear that both of these superstars would do whatever it takes to get the win, and I think we’re about to see Bethany do something we don’t see her do often, AS SHE LIFTS CHARLIE UP INTO A SUPLEX POSITIO- NO! CHARLIE MANAGES TO DROP BACK DOWN TO HIS FEET BEFORE HITTING A NASTY HEADBUTT, CAUSING BETHANY TO STUMBLE INTO THE ROPES! BETHANY NOW REBOUNDING OFF OF THEM, AND SHE RESPONDS WITH A RUNNING KNEE TO THE MIDSECTION! CHARLIE FALLING BACK INTO THE ROPES HIMSELF- BUT HE BOUNCES OFF OF THEM CHARGING IN FULL SPEED! CHARING CROSS!!!

Rich Russillo: IT DOESN’T CONNECT!! BETHANY MANAGED TO DUCK IT LAST SECOND! THE REMEDY!! NO!! CHARLIE PUSHES HER AWAY! BETHANY TURNING AROUND AND CHARGING BACK IN THOUGH- RIGHT INTO THE HEADMASTER RITUAL!!! CHARLIE JUST CONNECTED WITH THE HEADMASTER RITUAL OUT OF NOWHERE, AND THE WHOLE ARENA MUST’VE FELT THE IMPACT OF THAT SPINEBUSTER! CHARLIE NOW COVERING BETHANY BLUE, AND THAT MAY BE IT FOR THE INTERWIRE CHAMPION! WE ALL KNOW MS. EXTREME’S FEELINGS ABOUT CHARLIE MARR, BUT I’M SURE SHE HAS A SMILE ON HER FACE SEEING BETHANY GO DOWN LIKE THIS!

ONE! TWO!! THREE!!!

James Peters: NO!! THIS TIME IT’S BETHANY THAT SOMEHOW BARELY MANAGES TO GET THE SHOULDER UP! I JUST DON’T UNDERSTAND IT, HOW DO THESE TWO MANAGE TO DO THIS!? BOTH OF THEM WANT TO WIN THIS MATCH SO BADLY, THEY’RE JUST NOT GIVING UP NO MATTER WHAT! CHARLIE JUST SLAMMED HIS HANDS ONTO THE MAT IN ANGER, AND YOU CAN IMAGINE JUST HOW FRUSTRATED HE MUST BE SEEING AS HE WAS NOT EVEN HALF OF A SECOND AWAY FROM ADVANCING TO THE FINALS! WHAT DO THESE TWO HAVE TO DO!?

Rich Russillo: That’s a question that we’re gonna have to find the answer to sooner or later, but at the time being I’m guessing it’s gonna be later. Neither competitor is willing to give up, even after all they’ve taken out of each other. Bethany slowly grabbing onto Charlie, seemingly trying to use him to pull herself back to her feet, but it’s clear that he’s ready to put this one away! Charlie slowly grabbing a hold of Bethany and pulling her back up- DROP YOUR DRAWERS! NO! CHARLIE STOPS WHAT WOULD’VE BEEN, A VERY REVEALING MOVE TO SAY THE LEAST AS HE LOOKS DOWN AT BETHANY! CHARLIE GRABBING AHOLD OF BETHANY- BUT NOW LOOK! BETHANY PULLS CHARLIE DOWN INTO A SMALL PACKAGE!

ONE! TWO-

James Peters: CHARLIE KICKS OUT AND BOTH COMPETITORS GET BACK UP! CHARLIE CHARGING TOWARDS BETHANY- BUT BETHANY SIDE STEPS CHARLIE AND SENDS HIM SHOULDER FIRST INTO THE RING POST! ONCE AGAIN CHARLIE’S SHOULDER WAS FORCED INTO THE POST, AND NOW BETHANY IS TRYING TO PULL CHARLIE ONTO THE GROUND! BETHANY SUCCESSFULLY PULLING CHARLIE DOWN ONTO HIS HANDS AND KNEES- AND SHE JUST STOMPED ONTO CHARLIE’S LEFT ARM! THAT ARM WENT THROUGH SOME DAMAGE GETTING SENT INTO THE RING POST TWICE, THAT COULDN’T HAVE HELPED A WHOLE LOT!

Rich Russillo: BETHANY NOW PULLING CHARLIE TOWARDS THE CENTER OF THE RING, AND OH MY GOD, THINGS COULDN’T HAVE GONE WORSE FOR CHARLIE! THE DISLOCATION IS LOCKED IN! CHARLIE HAS NOWHERE TO GO, HE’S OUT OF JORDIE’S REACH, AND THAT ARM IS ALREADY PRETTY DAMAGED! CHARLIE MIGHT JUST HAVE TO TAP OUT IF THIS CONTINUES! JORDIE IS TRYING TO REACH GRAB THE REFEREE’S ATTENTION BUT THE REF IS HAVING NONE OF IT AFTER WHAT WENT DOWN EARLIER! THE REFEREE IS FOCUSED ON THIS MATCH, AND THIS MATCH MAY BE OVER VERY SOON!

James Peters: CHARLIE IS STILL STRUGGLING, AND HE’S TRYING TO REACH FOR THOSE ROPES BUT IT’S CLEAR HE’S WAY TOO FAR TO GRAB THEM! IS THIS HOW THIS ONE ENDS!? IS DR. BETHANY BLUE GOING TO GET A SUBMISSION VICTORY OVER CHARLIE!? THIS WOULD BE HUGE FOR BETHANY, AND HER MOMENTUM WOULD SKYROCKET GOING INTO THE KING OF ELITE FINALS! WAIT, LOOK! CHARLIE IS SLOWLY MANAGING TO PULL HIS ARM OUT OF BETHANY’S GRASP- AND HE DOES IT! CHARLIE IS FREE OF THE ARMBAR AND HE IMMEDIATELY ROLLS BACK ONTO HIS FEET! BOTH COMPETITORS ARE BACK UP- BUT CHARLIE NAILS BETHANY WITH A BIG BOOT!

Rich Russillo: Bethany hanging onto the ropes in order to even stand right now, but Charlie looks fed up. It’s clear he wants to finish this one, but what’s he planning? Bethany turning around, AND THERE’S A KNEE RIGHT INTO HER FACE! BETHANY NOW ROLLING OUT ONTO THE APRON, BUT CLEARLY CHARLIE DOESN’T SEEM TO MIND AS HE PULLS HER INTO THE RING FROM THE MIDDLE ROPE! IS THIS IT FOR BETHANY!? NO FACE, NO CASE!!! IT CONNECTS, AND BETHANY LOOKS LIKE SHE’S DONE! THE COVER NOW BY CHARLIE, THIS MATCH HAS TO BE OVER!

ONE! TWO!! THREE-

James Peters: ARE YOU KIDDING ME!? COME ON! BETHANY ONCE AGAIN MANAGES TO FIND A WAY TO GET THE SHOULDER UP AND CHARLIE AT THIS POINT IS JUST YELLING AT THE REFEREE! I CAN ONLY IMAGINE THE HARSH WORDS HE MUST BE USING, BUT I CAN SEE WHY HE’S FURIOUS ONCE AGAIN! IF I’M BEING HONEST, I THOUGHT THAT WAS THREE!

Rich Russillo: Well it doesn’t matter now if it was three or not! This match is still going, and Charlie needs to make it so Bethany can’t get her shoulder up at all! I will say, after this performance, it’s clear to see just why Dr. Bethany Blue is Interwire Champion. She may do some questionable things during her matches when she needs to, but what we’re seeing here is the heart of a Champion!

James Peters: Maybe so, but what does it matter how much heart you have if you can’t even fight back? Charlie picking Bethany up now, and now he’s just toying with her! Charlie with a kick to the midsection, causing Bethany to immediately drop down to a knee, and things definitely aren’t looking good for her! Charlie tossing her into the corner, AND NOW HE CHARGES IN- BUT BETHANY DIVES OUT OF THE CORNER! BETHANY RUNNING IN AT CHARLIE, RUNNING FOREARM SMASH IN THE CORNER! BETHANY RUNNING TO THE OPPOSITE TURNBUCKLE BEFORE CHARGING BACK IN, AND THERE’S A SECOND!

Rich Russillo: BETHANY RUNNING BACK ONCE AGAIN, AND THERE’S A THIR- NO! CHARLIE WITH A BOOT STOPS BETHANY IN HER TRACKS!! CHARLIE NOW PULLING HIMSELF ONTO THE MIDDLE ROPE, AND THERE’S THE DIVING EUROPEAN UPPERCUT! DEATH OR GLORY CONNECTS, BUT CHARLIE ISN’T GOING FOR THE COVER THIS TIME! CHARLIE INSTEAD BACKING INTO THE CORNER, AND HE’S YELLING FOR BETHANY TO GET BACK UP! BETHANY HAS TO BE DONE FOR AFTER THAT UPPERCUT, WHATEVER HE’S PLANNING NOW HAS TO LEAD TO THE END OF THIS MATCH!

James Peters: BETHANY IS SLOWLY GETTING BACK TO HER FEET, AND YOU’VE GOT TO ADMIRE HER PERFORMANCE EVEN IF THIS IS THE END FOR HER! BETHANY BACK UP, AND NOW CHARLIE CHARGES IN! CHARING CROS- CODE BLUE!!! BETHANY JUST HIT THE CODE BLUE!!! THE HEART PUNCH CONNECTS!! SHE COULDN’T FULLY SET IT UP AS SHE SEEMED TO HIT IT OUT OF DESPERATION, BUT SHE GOT ALL OF THAT HEART PUNCH! CHARLIE IS OUT, AND NOW BETHANY FALLS ON TOP OF HIM! BETHANY HAS THE COVER, SHE’S ADVANCING TO THE FINALS FOR SURE!

ONE! TWO!! THREE!!!

Rich Russillo: JORDIE PULLED THE REFEREE OUT OF THE RING!!! THE REFEREE WAS TAKEN OUT JUST BEFORE THIS MATCH COULD END, AND LOOK HOW HARD HE LANDED! THE REFEREE IS OUT! BETHANY SHOULD BE ADVANCING TO THE FINALS RIGHT NOW, BUT JORDIE RUINED THAT BY TAKING OUT THE OFFICIAL! I DON’T EVEN THINK BETHANY REALIZES WHAT’S HAPPENED YET!

James Peters: WELL IF SHE DIDN’T BEFORE SHE CERTAINLY DOES NOW! DR. BETHANY BLUE WAS SCREWED OVER, AND EVEN NOW CHARLIE HASN’T GOTTEN UP YET! I CAN’T EVEN BEGIN TO IMAGINE WHAT’S GOING THROUGH THE HEAD OF DR. BETHANY BLUE RIGHT ABOUT NOW! SHE SHOULD BE IN THE FINALS, BUT NOW HER CHANCE MAY HAVE JUST GONE UP IN SMOKE- WAIT! OH MY GOD! WHO IS- IT’S MS. EXTREME!! MS. EXTREME HOPPED THE BARRICADE AND SHE JUST PULLED BETHANY OUT OF THE RING!

Rich Russillo: MS. EXTREME MAY HAVE JUST INDIRECTLY GAVE CHARLIE A CHANCE TO COME BACK IN THIS MATCH AS SHE JUST THREW DR. BETHANY BLUE INTO THE STEEL STEPS!! BETHANY BLUE LOOKS ALMOST OUT COLD BUT CAMILLE ISN’T STOPPING THERE AS NOW SHE’S JUST STOMPING AWAY AT THE DOCTOR! WAIT, SECURITY IS HERE! THANK GOD!

James Peters: SECURITY TACKLES MS. EXTREME AND SHE FIGHTS THEM OFF! SHE STARTS STRIKING EVERYONE WHO GETS IN HER WAY! DR. BLUE CLIMBS BACK INTO THE RING, TRYING TO GET AWAY FROM MS. EXTREME, AND DR. BLUE LOOKS COMPLETELY SHAKEN!!!! SHE IS HOLDING HER HEAD AND CHECKS FOR BLOOD! THE DOCTOR IS BLEEDING FROM WHERE HER HEAD HIT THOSE STEPS. CHARLIE MARR IS BACK TO HIS KNEES AND HE SEES ALL THE COMMOTION GOING ON! MORE SECURITY HAS RUSHED DOWN HERE AND THEY HAVE FORCED MS. EXTREME TO THE GROUND!

Rich Russillo: JORDIE IS SHAKING THE REFEREE AND HELPING HIM BACK UP. CHARLIE SEES THE DOCTOR BACK TO HER FEET AND HE ROLLS HER UP FROM BEHIND! CHARLIE HAS THE TIGHTS!

James Peters: NOT LIKE THIS! NOT LIKE THIS!

Rich Russillo: THE REFEREE IS BACK IN THE RING AND CHARLIE HAS PLACED ALL HIS WEIGHT DOWN ON BETHANY! THE REFEREE IS IN POSITION AND STARTS COUNTING!!!

OOONNNEEE!!!

TTTTWWWWOOOO!!!!

TTTTTHHHHHRRRRREEEEEEEEEE!!!!!

(Ding! Ding! Ding!)

Bella Braxton: LADIES AND GENTLEMEN… HERE IS YOUR WINNER AND 2020 KING OF ELITE FINALIST… CHARLIE MARR!!!

(The crowd erupts in jeers as Charlie quickly gets out of the ring and grabs Jordie in his arms, twirling her around.)

James Peters: Dr. Bethany Blue just got robbed of a spot in the King of Elite finals thanks to Ms. Extreme and the sick part of this is, I don’t even think Ms. Extreme realizes what she’s done! She just sent her arch nemesis to the finals of the most prestigious tournament in this industry because she couldn’t wait for King of Elite to get her hands on Dr. Blue! I don’t even know what to say!

Rich Russillo: Dr. Blue’s undefeated streak just got snapped at ten, and look at the Doc. She is in the middle of the ring in utter disbelief.

(The camera closes in on the distraught and bloody face of Dr. Bethany Blue. She can’t seem to wrap her head around what just happened. Outside of the ring, Charlie and Jordie are celebrating like they just won the Superbowl when both of them know they damn sure didn’t earn the trip to the finals. Police officers have come down and one is pressing Ms. Extreme’s face into the mat, while another roughly jerks her arms behind her back and handcuff her. They haul Ms. Extreme up to her feet and she’s in a position to face Dr. Bethany Blue.)

(Dr. Blue looks at Ms. Extreme with nothing but rage in her baby brown eyes. She is breathing heavily, tears threatening to spill down her tan cheeks because she’s so angry at the moment. Ms. Extreme, handcuffed and held by police, is smirking, and that smirk seems to enrage Dr. Blue even more. She rolls out of the and steps up to Ms. Extreme, unable to think of anything to say.)

James Peters: :lupe:

Rich Russillo: DR. BETHANY BLUE JUST HAULED OFF AND PUNCHED MS. EXTREME RIGHT ACROSS THE FACE!

(The punch connects with Ms. Extreme’s nose and mouth, and her head violently jerks to the side. Another officer grabs Dr. Blue and hauls her away before she attacks Ms. Extreme, and ‘The Red Queen’ spits a mouthful of blood on the ground. The officer holding her turns her around and marches her up the ramp in handcuffs.)

(All the while Charlie and Jordie have climbed back in the ring, and Charlie is watching all of this play out with joy in his eyes. Jordie is clinging to him and smiling because thanks to the selfish actions of Camille Jane Ava they are headed to Rome, and Charlie Marr really does have the chance to become the undisputed King of Elite Answers Wrestling.)

(EAW logo buzzes.)

(It’s a cold and slightly windy day in Helsinki as what’s left of the sun is slowly fading away. Nearly all the Voltage Elitists have made it to the building… all except for one.)

(The former PURE Champion, Ms. Extreme, had been forced to spend a few extra days in Manchester after the completion of last week’s Voltage due to doctors wanting to monitor her for various things. Coming off a hellacious Extreme Elimination Chamber match that ended with her ankle fucked and her head caved in, Ms. Extreme had been deemed medically unfit to wrestle for the remainder of the year. Naturally this had infuriated ‘The Red Queen’ because she had wanted to compete in Dubai, not to mention the new year was set to get underway and Ms. Extreme had big plans for herself.)

(Fast forward to last week’s episode of Voltage. Ms. Extreme had been given medical clearance to go ahead and compete in the King of Elite tournament match she had been scheduled in. Her opponent had been none other than Dr. Bethany Blue, the reigning and defending Interwire Champion, and it was a match Ms. Extreme was ready to win. Last season, she had come extremely close to becoming the first woman to appear in the King of Elite finals, but things hadn’t worked in her favor when it came to that. One of her goals for 2020 had been to rectify that.)

(It wasn’t to be.)

(Dr. Blue had decided to play spoiler, resorting to cheap tactics in order to get the win over Ms. Extreme. But more than that, and what made the situation worse, is the fact that the good doctor used a steel chair to Ms. Extreme’s skull in order to secure the victory, added insult to injury by hitting ‘Whiplash’, and becoming one of only a couple of people who had managed to pin Ms. Extreme this season. The doctor got an opportunity to move on in the tournament.)

(Ms. Extreme had been given yet another concussion.)

(The doctor had not only taken away Ms. Extreme’s chance at becoming the first ever female to win the King of Elite tournament, she had screwed with her livelihood and threatened her career.)

(Ms. Extreme was far from happy as she approached the building. Consuela had arrived earlier, leaving her sister to her thoughts back at their hotel. Ms. Extreme had wanted to spend some time alone. She needed to gather her thoughts and really think about what she wanted to say to Dr. Bethany Blue. Ms. Extreme fully planned to confront the doctor tonight.)

Ms. Extreme (murmuring just loud enough for the cameras to pick up): I’m going to make sure that bitch knows she’s got a date with me at King of Elite.

(Of course there was no match scheduled between the two for King of Elite, but as far as Ms. Extreme was concerned there would be. Dr. Bethany Blue was either going accept Ms. Extreme’s challenge for the Interwire Championship, or Ms. Extreme was going to MAKE her accept the challenge.)

(Ms. Extreme approached the building and dug her credentials out of the pocket of her black leather jacket. She flashed them at the security officer who was monitoring the back entrance and went to open the door. The security guard’s arm shot out, his hand gripping her arm.)

Security Officer: I’m sorry Ms. Ava. You’re not supposed to be here tonight.

(Ms. Extreme blinked and looked down at the officer’s hand that was still on her arm. A dark look crossed her face, causing the man to let out a nervous laugh.)

Ms. Extreme: If I were you, I would remove my hand before you lose it. I’m not in the mood to fuck around tonight.

(The security guard did remove his hand, but he stepped in front of the door so Ms. Extreme couldn’t enter.)

Security Guard: While I sympathize, I have been given strict orders to keep you from the building tonight.

Ms. Extreme: And who the fuck told you to keep me from the building tonight?!

Security Guard: I am told your doctor made the call and since you’re not medically cleared to compete or scheduled to be on the show, no one thought to overrule the decision. The doctor said it’s for your own good.

Ms. Extreme: My doctor?

(Ms. Extreme’s face was flushed due to the cold and the unbridled anger that had just shot through her body. She had a good idea of what was really going on. She shifted her weight from one foot to the other, debating on knocking out the security guard and storming the building, but she took a deep breath. In fact, Ms. Extreme took several deep breaths in order to calm herself down before she glared at the man, and fished her phone out of her pocket. She scrolled through her contacts, finding the number she needed, and held the phone up to her ear. A few seconds later, whomever Ms. Extreme had called, answered.)

Ms. Extreme: MATT! I’m going to need you to come outside and tell this man that I’m allowed into the building or I swear to Gawd you’re going to have no one but two deaths on your hands tonight.

(Ms. Extreme didn’t bother to wait for an answer. She disconnected the call, pocketed her phone, and impatiently waited. It didn’t take long for the Voltage Commissioner, Captain Charisma, to make his way outside.)

Captain Charisma: Now Camille…

Ms. Extreme: NO! Don’t ‘now Camille’ me. What the fuck is going on? Why is my ‘DOCTOR’ banning me from the building?!

(Captain Charisma lets out a sigh and pinches the bridge of his nose.)

Captain Charisma: Dr. Blue tried to give me a forged note from your actual doctor listing off your various injuries and refusing to medically clear you to compete for the foreseeable future. Granted, you know that you’re in a precarious position health wise due to the last few matches you’ve competed in, and every expert that you’ve seen, or have been sent too have advised you to take some time off. While I agree on a personal note, I’m not going to deny someone the chance to compete as long as they’re deemed fit, which you were last week. That’s not the case this week, and truthfully Camille, some time off won’t hurt.

(Ms. Extreme opens her mouth to unload on Captain Charisma, but he holds up his hand to stop her.)

Captain Charisma: BUT I know you, and honestly, I see a lot of myself in you. You knew exactly what you were signing up for, and when you say you’re willing to die in the ring, I get that. I held the Hardcore Championship numerous times and constantly put my body on the line in some of the most violent matches in this company’s history. You’re an Extremist, just like me.

(Captain Charisma gives Ms. Extreme a fond smile.)

Captain Charisma: Dr. Blue threatened legal action after I busted her for the forged doctor’s note, and I think it would be best if you stayed away from the building tonight. I already have one Elitist banned due to restraining orders right now, and I definitely don’t need another one. There’s nothing you can do tonight anyway.

Ms. Extreme: This is bullshit, Matt. Fucking bullshit.

Captain Charisma: You just have to trust me on this, Camille. I promise you’ll get your rematch against Dr. Blue, whether it’s for the Interwire Championship or not. Some other things have to fall into place before I can put the title on the line, but either way, you’ll get your shot at Dr. Blue. Now go take some time for yourself, heal up, and get yourself back to 100%.

(Captain Charisma patted Ms. Extreme on the shoulder and headed back inside. ‘The Red Queen’ was stunned, but she clenched her fists at her sides in anger. The security guard gave her a sympathetic smile, which did nothing but irritate Ms. Extreme. She’s never been the type to want anyone’s pity. The briefest look for defeat flashed in her eyes as Ms. Extreme finally turned away from the door she wasn’t allowed through. The walk back to the parking lot was a long one and that’s when Voltage faded into the show’s intro.)

(EAW intro plays.)

(As always, a highlight video recapping last week’s action plays. The fans inside the sold-out Hartwall Areena are reminded of all the fuckery that went down on last week’s episode including Rex McAllister, Charlie Marr, and Shortfuse PAKA all advancing in the King of Elite tournament along with Dr. Blue. Once the highlight video fades out, the camera cuts to shots of the crowd reacting to what is surely going to be an amazing night of Voltage action! “33rd Blakk Glass” by Sosmula & Zillakami plays, while the usual gold and white Voltage pyro explodes. When the smoke clears, the camera cuts right to Rich Russillo and James Peters, who are standing up behind their broadcast table. Both commentators wear custom T-shirts that read #RIPLinkRexx “We hardly give a shit.”)

James Peters: Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to the second episode of Voltage in the new year! As always I am James Peters and joining me… LIKE ALWAYS… is my broadcast colleague, Rich Russillo.

Rich Russillo: Thank you, James. I think it would be poor taste if we didn’t mention former Voltage Elitist Link Rexx in this opening. Link was destroyed on last week’s episode and has been released from the company. We wish that young man all the best in his future endeavors.

James Peters: We actually don’t because we don’t care.

Rich Russillo: Correct.

James Peters: But what we do care about is the amazing show we have lined up tonight. For the first time since winning the EAW World Championship, Andrea Valentine will be in action.

Rich Russillo: She teams up with her fellow Beating Heart, Consuela Rose Ava, in an exhibition tag team match against the team of Terry Chambers and Joy Cassidy.

James Peters: The King of Elite tournament continues as former world champion, Charlie Marr, takes on Shortfuse PAKA. Both men finessed their way into this match last week due to rather questionable tactics.

Rich Russillo: Tonight’s other second round match will see Rex McAllister facing off against the Interwire Champion, Dr. Bethany Blue. There were some unhappy members of the EAW Universe last week when Dr. Blue cheated to defeat Ms. Extreme, and personally I’m kind of salty we aren’t getting a Bloodsport rematch between Ms. Extreme and Rex.

James Peters: Same, girl, same.

Rich Russillo: :skip:

James Peters: Tonight’s show is stacked with more amazing matches and on top of that, when we come back from break, Malcolm Jones has a message for the EAW Universe and for Charlie Marr!!!

Rich Russillo: :blessed:!!!!!

James Peters: Strap in, folks. It’s going to be a wild night!

(The two men grin and Voltage fades to commercial break.)

(Commercial break for the Tati Beauty Textured Neutrals Palette Vol. 1 featuring Sienna Jade and Kassidy Heart. The undisputed Tag Team of the Decade are seen swatching the beautiful palette created by beauty influencer Tati Westbrook. James Charles could never!)

(Voltage fades back and cuts to one of the most beautiful tropical settings ever seen.)

(SCREENBAR – NANDA BLUE HOLE – SANMA PROVINCE, VANUATU)

(Malcolm Jones and his girlfriend, the beautiful Keisha Brown, are seen walking down a lush, green path. The reigning King of Elite and former EAW Champion pushes palm leaves out of the way as the couple head towards the cerulean blue water of Nanda Blue Hole. Since Christmas in Dubai, the two have been vacationing in the South Pacific, enjoying the summertime weather. Both are dressed in swimwear and sunglasses, since it’s pushing 87 degrees, a far cry from the freezing temperatures of Helsinki. They make their way to the water and Keisha kicks her sandals off, testing the water with her foot. She giggles and flashes Malcolm a smile.)

Keisha Brown: You rented this whole place out, right? We are completely alone?

(Malcolm’s arms circle her waste and he grins, nodding his head.)

Malcolm Jones: Nobody’s gunna bother us for the foreseeable future.

(A wicked grin crosses Keisha’s face and she pulls away from her man, heading for the water. She’s out of sight of the cameras, but seconds later Malcolm reaches out and snags something out of the air. It’s her bikini top and pretty soon, the bottoms land at his feet. Malcolm lowers his sunglasses and shakes his head. He watches Keisha splash around in the water for a moment before directing his attention to the cameras.)

Malcolm Jones: What can I say? Life is fuckin’ great. I got digits in my bank account higher than Impact’s cholesterol, and a fine as hell bitch who drops her panties the second I smile at her. You see, Charles, Imma get paid regardless if I’m wrestling or not. I got an extended vacation earlier in the year when I sat around and made more than 99% of the other dickeaters in this company. I’m the biggest star in EAW and you real funny thinking you fuckin’ me over some kind of way by filing some stupid restraining order against me :mjlol:. You got no clue how the real world works, my guy, but hey, if you wanna keep Malcolm Jones out of cold ass places like Helsinki then be my guest. As you can see, I’m not pressed about the situation you’ve currently placed me in. Keisha and I been living our best life since leaving Dubai, when I did something you failed to do back in Egypt and that was beat that rusty old sack of shit Mr. DEDEDE. Imagine being so inept that you can’t beat a 40-year old man. The whole world been sayin’ you couldn’t win a match without one of your whores by your side, and them bitches were neutralized in Egypt, unable to lay a finger on any man due to the country’s customs. Shit was funny as hell, and not at all surprising.

Malcolm Jones: I thought about returning after Battle of Egypt. You were down on your luck and defeated, not to mention the amount of money EAW was willing to throw at me to show up at one of their blood money events and give it a little boost. But I’m a calculated motherfucker and I knew there would be a better time. It would have been too easy to humiliate you then. I wanted to wait. All you fucks got complacent, thinking MJ was done for and never coming back. I sat back and watched, taking note of every pussy who spoke my name knowing damn well I wasn’t around. People get real bold when it comes to talkin’ shit when the subject of their ire isn’t around, and believe me, there won’t be a person left unscathed by the time I’m done around here. This little restraining order is something I can have undone with ease, but for now, Imma enjoy some more vacation time.

Malcolm Jones: Don’t be surprised if I show up at Clash of Kingdoms because I’m all about that money, and if I do show up, don’t be shocked if I call you out, bitch boy. Sooner or later our paths are gunna cross, Charlie, and when they do, that shit aint gunna end well for you. I let you play dress up with that EAW Championship and then I made sure that belt fell into the right hands at Road to Redemption. That weird ass video you posted earlier in the week that had you beating the shit out of a cac you thought was me told me all I needed to know about whether or not I’m renting free space in your head. You Vic Venom wannabe headass. You don’t know when I’ll strike next, and that irritates you don’t it? Personally, this is a game I can play all day long, but rest assured that at least for this week, I got better things to do than fuck around with a bozo like you. :mjgrin:

(Malcolm directs his attention back towards the water and the camera shot widens, showing Keisha’s nude back and a hint of her firm ass. She beckons for Malcolm to join her and with a shrug he wades into the water, swimming out to join her. Keisha’s head dips below the water a few seconds later, she reappears and tosses Malcolm’s trunks onto the shore. The couple wrap their arms around one another and the scene fades out.)

(Voltage returns and cuts to Bella Braxton for the first time tonight. She hypes up the crowd for a few seconds before raising the microphone up to her mouth.)

Bella Braxton: Ladies and gentlemen, the following is scheduled for ONE FALL!

Crowd: ONE FALL!!

Bella Braxton: Introducing first..

(‘Stabbing In the Dark’ by Ice Nine Kills hits and the crowd immediately explodes with boos as Komatsu Ogawa makes his way out to the stage. He has a clearly focused look on his face, possibly angry even after his failed attack on Sarah Price last week. This week he’s looking to come out on top as he makes his way down to the ring.)

Bella Braxton: Making his way to the ring… From Kabukicho, Tokyo, Japan… Weighing in at 251 pounds… HE IS THE SERPENT KING, KOMATSUUU OOOGAAAWWAA!!!

James Peters: Komatsu Ogawa is coming off of yet another loss, as last week he suffered that loss against Sarah Price. Ogawa would go on and try to attack her following the match, but his plans were foiled as Sierra Bradford ran in to make the save and take Ogawa out. Now Ogawa is looking to do what he feels he does best. Inflict pain on others.

Rich Russillo: Of course Ogawa isn’t able to have deathmatches every week like he’d probably prefer, but that’s likely not gonna stop him from hurting his opponent every way he can here tonight. Speaking of his opponent, here he comes now.

(‘If Ya Smell’ by Adam Massacre follows and the crowd immediately shifts into cheers as the Woogieman walks out to the stage. He has a confident grin on his face as he makes his way down the ramp, as he does believe he has what it takes to win this match.)

Bella Braxton: And his opponent… From Jacksonville, Florida.. Weighing in at 260 pounds… TTTHHHEEEE WWOOOOOGGIIEMANN!!!!

James Peters: Last week we saw something interesting go down as Jesse Barlow and Hannah Marin actually tried to get The Woogieman to join them. I’m very interested to see what the two are gonna try this week, but first, Woogie has a challenge ahead of him. The Woogieman has been here for a while but I’m not sure if he’s faced someone quite like Komatsu Ogawa.

Rich Russillo: Hey, even if he hasn’t, don’t think that’ll stop Woogie. The Woogieman is a former Big Boogie Bhampion for a reason, the man can put up a fight. Tonight, he’s gonna need to put up one if he wants the win though. As great as the Woogieman may be, Komatsu Ogawa isn’t a slouch either. It’ll be interesting seeing how this turns out.

(Ding! Ding! Ding!)

James Peters: And now this match is underway- AND KOMATSU OGAWA WASTES NO TIME AS HE IMMEDIATELY RAMS WOOGIEMAN INTO THE CORNER WITH HIS SHOULDER! OGAWA NOW JUST LETTING EVERYTHING OUT AS HE’S JUST STOMPING AWAY AT WOOGIE, AND IT LOOKS LIKE WOOGIE IS ALREADY IN TROUBLE AT THE OPENING STAGES! OGAWA IS JUST DESTROYING POOR WOOGIE, AND NOW THERE’S AN IRISH WHIP- FOLLOWED BY A HUGE CLOTHESLINE! WOOGIE IS QUICK TO GET TO HIS FEET, BUT HE’S FLOORED BY A THESZ PRESS JUST AS HE CAME IN RUNNING TOWARDS OGAWA! OGAWA JUST HITTING WOOGIE WITH THESE PUNCHES, AND I DON’T KNOW IF THIS IS A RESULT OF OGAWA’S ANGER, OR HIM JUST DOING WHAT HE LOVES!

Rich Russillo: Why not just a combination of both? Woogie managing to push Ogawa off of him as he backs up into the corner, AND OGAWA COMES RUNNING IN- BUT WOOGIE NAILS THE SERPENT KING WITH A BOOT TO THE FACE, STOPPING HIM IN HIS TRACKS! WOOGIE NOW RUSHING OVER TO OGAWA, AND THE TWO NOW MANAGE TO LOCK UP, TRYING TO GAIN CONTROL OVER ONE ANOTHER! IT LOOKS LIKE IT’S WOOGIE THAT’S SUCCESSFUL IN DOING SO AS HE MANAGES TO LOCK IN A STANDING HEADLOCK!

James Peters: Woogie has that headlock in, but Ogawa is trying as hard as he can to fight out of it! Ogawa is a very dangerous competitor, so Woogie has the right idea trying to wear him down in the early stages. Ogawa though, manages to push Woogie into the ropes, causing him to release the headlock as he bounces off! Woogie ducking a clothesline attempt by Ogawa- BUT THERE’S THE BIG BOOT JUST AS WOOGIE BOUNCED OFF THE OPPOSITE SIDE ROPES! Ogawa has been all over the Woogieman for the most part in this match, and the way this is going, I’m starting to think he really is taking out his anger after what happened last week.

Rich Russillo: Woogieman is trying to get back up, but just as he gets to a knee Ogawa puts him in a front facelock! It looks like Ogawa is setting up for a suplex- BUT WOOGIE MANAGES TO CONNECT WITH MULTIPLE PUNCHES TO THE MIDSECTION, CAUSING OGAWA TO LET GO! WOOGIE NOW PUTTING OGAWA IN THE FRONT FACELOCK, AND HE FOLLOWS IT UP WITH A FISHERMAN’S SUPLEX! WOOGIE WITH HIS FIRST BIG MOVE OF THE MATCH, AND HE FOLLOWS IT UP WITH A PIN!

ONE! T-

James Peters: Ogawa kicks out! Woogieman now with a chinlock- WAIT! JUST AS FAST AS WOOGIE PUT THAT CHINLOCK IN, OGAWA MANAGED TO ESCAPE IT WITH A SNAPMARE! OGAWA NOW POPPING UP TO HIS FEET AND RUNNING THE ROPES, AND THERE’S A BOOT TO THE FACE AS WOOGIE WAS IN A SEATED POSITION! Ogawa holding his stomach, seemingly still feeling the effects of that suplex, but the power of that boot seemed to be enough to cause Woogie to have to roll out of the ring! Woogie might want to get back up though, it looks like Ogawa isn’t about to start waiting around!

Rich Russillo: Ogawa followed Woogie out of the ring and now he picks him up, BEFORE RAMMING HIM BACK FIRST INTO THE BARRICADE! WOOGIE IN CLEAR PAIN BEING RAMMED INTO THAT BARRICADE, BUT IT LOOKS LIKE OGAWA ISN’T DONE AS HE GRABS WOOGIE AND SENDS HIM FACE FIRST INTO THE RING POST! THE WOOGIEMAN IS IN TROUBLE RIGHT NOW! OGAWA IS RELENTLESS IN HIS ASSAULT AS NOW HE’S MOUNTED WOOGIE AND IS JUST PUNCHING HIM REPEATEDLY AS THE REFEREE COUNTS! THE REFEREE AT A COUNT OF FOUR AND NOW OGAWA PICKS WOOGIE UP, AND SENDS HIM-

James Peters: WOOGIE TURNED IT AROUND! WOOGIE JUST SENT OGAWA CRASHING INTO THE STEEL STEPS BEFORE ROLLING BACK INTO THE RING! OGAWA IS IN PAIN AS HE JUST CRASHED INTO THOSE STEPS, BUT IT LOOKS LIKE WOOGIE HAS ROLLED BACK OUT OF THE RING! THE WOOGIEMAN HAS JUST RESTARTED THE COUNT, AND NOW IT LOOKS LIKE HE’S GETTING SOME PAYBACK AS HE PICKS OGAWA UP AND SLAMS HIM FACE FIRST ONTO THOSE STEPS! WOOGIE NOW FINISHED THERE THOUGH, AS HE GRABS HIM AGAIN AND SLAMS HIM FACE FIRST ONTO THE APRON THIS TIME! OGAWA TRYING TO THROW A SURPRISE PUNCH OUT OF NOWHERE, BUT WOOGIE BLOCKED IT BEFORE HITTING OGAWA WITH A HARD HITTING PUNCH OF HIS OWN!

Rich Russillo: Woogie bringing Ogawa over to the ramp, and now he- WAIT! OGAWA JUST RAKED THE EYES OF WOOGIE BUT THE REFEREE COULDN’T SEE DUE TO THEIR POSITIONING! OGAWA LIFTING WOOGIE UP NOW, AND OH MY GOD! DOUBLE UNDERHOOK PILEDRIVER ONTO THE RAMP! OGAWA ROLLING WOOGIE BACK INTO THE RING BEFORE FOLLOWING BEHIND HIMSELF, AND IT LOOKS LIKE NOW HE’S GONNA GO FOR THE COVER! AFTER WHAT WE JUST SAW, I THINK THAT MAY ACTUALLY GET THE JOB DONE TOO!!

ONE! TWO!! T-

James Peters: NO! SOMEHOW WOOGIE FINDS A WAY TO KICK OUT! Ogawa walking right up into the referee’s face, and you can see the frustration in his eyes as he was close to getting a relatively quick win! Ogawa turning his attention back to Woogie though, and Woogie is just barely pulling himself up with the ropes, but now Ogawa grabs him and irish whips him into the ropes! Ogawa leaning over expecting Woogie to try and go over him- BUT WOOGIE PULLS HIM IN AND CONNECTS WITH A DDT! BOTH MEN DOWN ON THE MAT- BUT THERE’S WOOGIE MANAGING TO KIP UP!

Rich Russillo: It looks like Woogie has reached a second wind despite what we just saw not long ago! Woogie pulling Ogawa to his feet before irish whipping him into the corner, and now Woogie charges in! RUNNING CLOTHESLINE IN THE CORNER! OGAWA OUT OF THE CORNER NOW BUT HE’S ON SPAGHETTI LEGS! WOOGIE IRISH WHIPPING OGAWA INTO THE ROPES, AND HE FOLLOWS IT UP WITH A SPINEBUSTER! OGAWA IS IN TROUBLE RIGHT NOW AS WOOGIE SOMEHOW MADE HIS WAY BACK INTO THIS ONE, AND NOW LOOK, WOOGIE WITH A SHARPSHOOTER!

James Peters: IF OGAWA WASN’T IN TROUBLE BEFORE HE DEFINITELY IS NOW! WOOGIE HAS THAT SHARPSHOOTER IN AND I DON’T THINK HE PLANS ON LETTING GO! OGAWA FLAILING HIS ARMS AROUND, BUT THAT’S NOT GONNA HELP HIM IN ANY WAY! OGAWA IS TRYING TO PULL HIMSELF TOWARDS THE ROPES, CAN HE MAKE IT IN TIME? CAN HE MAKE IT BEFORE HE INEVITABLY HAS TO TAP OUT!? YOU CAN TELL JUST HOW MUCH HE’S STRUGGLING, AT THIS RATE WE MAY SEE YET ANOTHER LOSS ON OGAWA’S RECORD! OGAWA GETTING CLOSER TO THOSE ROPES, THERE’S A CHANCE HE MIGHT- YES! HE MAKES IT! OGAWA MAKES IT TO THOSE ROPES!

Rich Russillo: Woogie forced to let go of the submission, but that might not matter to Woogie as it looks like he’s now waiting for Ogawa to get up! Ogawa slowly doing just that, but I don’t think he knows what’s coming! THE BOTTOM- WAIT! NO! OGAWA WITH AN ELBOW TO WOOGIE BEFORE HE COULD CONNECT WITH IT! WOOGIE LETTING GO OF OGAWA AND THAT’S JUST THE OPENING OGAWA NEEDED! NEUROTOXIN!! THAT SUPLEX STUNNER CONNECTS AND WOOGIE LOOKS DONE! HE’S DOWN AND OUT RIGHT NOW, BUT OGAWA ISN’T GOING FOR THE COVER!

James Peters: NO, INSTEAD IT LOOKS LIKE HE’S AIMING TO PUT THIS ONE AWAY FOR GOOD! OGAWA BACKING UP INTO THE CORNER, AND HE’S YELLING FOR WOOGIE TO GET BACK UP! WOOGIE IS SLOWLY MANAGING TO COMPLY, BUT HE DOESN’T EVEN KNOW WHERE HE IS! WOOGIE IS DOING EXACTLY WHAT OGAWA WANTS WITHOUT EVEN KNOWING IT, AND NOW THAT’S ABOUT TO COST HIM AS OGAWA CHARGES IN! MASAKARI!! THE RUNNING LARIAT CONNECTS AND WOW, HE NEARLY TOOK WOOGIEMAN’S HEAD RIGHT OFF OF HIS BODY WITH THAT! OGAWA IS GOING FOR THE COVER NOW, AND THERE’S NO DOUBT THAT THIS MATCH IS OVER!

ONE! TWO!! THREE!!!

(Ding! Ding! Ding!)

Bella Braxton: HERE IS YOUR WINNER… THE SERPENT KING, KOMATSUUUUUUU OOOOOGAAAWWWAAA!!!!!

James Peters: Impressive showing by both men, but it looks like Ogawa has managed to make up for his past losses with a great win over the Woogieman! Ogawa had control over a good portion of this match, so you’ve got to give credit where it’s due. This man is bound to pose a serious threat around here if he keeps this up.

Rich Russillo: There were times where it looked like Woogie could’ve had this match won, so his performance is nothing to look down on, but in the end the Serpent King stands tall. After what went down last week, surely this puts a smile on his face. Congratulations, Komatsu Ogawa!

(As ‘Stabbing In the Dark’ plays, Komatsu Ogawa watches with an evil grin as Woogie is helped from the ring by the official. While he didn’t draw blood this week, The Serpent King proved his point and that point is that he’s a force to be reckoned with inside the squared circle. The fans applaud as Woogie makes his way up the ramp and an evil look crosses Komatsu’s face. He jumps out of the ring and makes his way over towards Bella.)

Komatsu Ogawa (Off Mic): GIVE ME THE FUCKIN’ MICROPHONE!

Bella Braxton: :skip:!!!!

(Bella is not about to take crap from Komatsu, but one menacing look from him quickly silences her. Without a word, she hands the microphone over and Komatsu slides back into the ring. He laughs maniacally and rakes a hand through his hair.)

Komatsu Ogawa: I really hope no one thought I was going to let that bullshit from last week slide. I bet those stupid cunts, Sierra Bradford and Sarah Price, thought it was cute that Sierra came running down here to save Sarah from a beating she deserved. That dumn bitch probably thought she was hot shit by getting a victory over The Serpent King, but like I said before, wins and losses don’t mean anything to me. I want to hurt people. I want to see them bleed. Turning Sarah’s sweet little face into a crimson mask last week was a beautiful sight and that’s the standard I plan on setting around here. The Woogieman got real lucky escaping my clutches this week, but I’m sure he won’t forget me anytime soon. But next week, the opponent I have in mind won’t be so lucky.

(Another sinister smirk crosses Komatsu’s face and the fans begin booing him. There is just something about Komatsu Ogawa that they do not like and he comes across as a man with absolutely no redeeming qualities.)

Komatsu Ogawa: Sierra, I’m not even remotely sure why you thought getting involved in my business was a good idea, but you did it and now you need to pay the price for that. I don’t give a damn what you have going on over on Friday Night Dynasty, but the last time I checked, you were contracted to Sunday Night Voltage. So next week, I want your sweet ass in the ring and I’m going to beat the shit out of you, and do more damage to you than I did to your happy little friend!

(“Hey Superstar” by Madina Lake begins to play across the PA system. The Finnish fans erupt because they know exactly who this music belongs to. The ovation gets even louder as Sierra walks onto the stage, dressed in street clothes, and she didn’t come alone either. Sarah Price is with her, also in street clothes, and both women make their way down to the ring. Komatsu seems absolutely delighted to get a two-for-one deal and before sliding inside the ring, Sierra grabs a spare microphone from the commentary table. Sierra and Sarah climb into the ring and both of them can’t help but roll their eyes at Komatsu.)

Sierra Bradford: If you want this quote ‘sweet ass’ in the ring, then you got it. I didn’t sign with EAW to get a free ride or to skate around any challenges, regardless of who they come from.

(Sierra and Sarah exchange grins, and Sierra continues speaking.)

Sierra Bradford: I’m not intimidated by you in the slightest, RAT KING, and you know what? Neither is my new tag team partner.

Crowd: YES! YES! YES! YES! YES! YES! YES! YES! YES! YES!

(The crowd is absolutely electric over the idea of Sierra and Sarah being a team. Sierra casually holds the microphone out for Sarah, who beams.)

Sarah Price: Team SASS is definitely not afraid.

Komatsu Ogawa: :mjlol: SASS?

Sierra Bradford & Sarah Price: Sierra and Sarah: Supergirls!

(The crowd lets out another huge pop.)

Crowd: SASS! SASS! SASS! SASS! SASS! SASS! SASS! SASS! SASS! SASS! SASS! SASS!

Sierra Bradford: You are nothing more than deathmatch trash, Ogawa. While there’s nothing wrong with that, you know damn well that you can’t hang with real wrestlers inside the ring. Last week, Sarah out-wrestled you and outclassed you, and the match itself wasn’t even close. You had to resort to your shady hardcore tactics to try and hurt Sarah and bully her, and even then you still couldn’t get the job done. You claim that wins and losses don’t matter to you, but your novelty act is go-

(All of a sudden, Sierra lets out a shriek.)

James Peters: KOMATSU JUST THREW A FIREBALL AT SIERRA AND STRUCK HER IN THE FACE! SHE’S DOWN ON THE MAT, WITHERING AROUND IN PAIN, AND SARAH HAS JUMPED KOMATSU! SARAH IS STRIKING HIM REPEATEDLY IN THE FACE BUT KOMATSU SLINGS HER OFF AND SARAH HITS THE GROUND!

Rich Russillo: SARAH IS RIGHT BACK UP THOUGH! SHE TAKES KOMATSU DOWN WITH A LOU THESZ PRESS AND IS UNLOADING ON HIM! KOMATSU FORCES HER OFF AND SCRAMBLES TO HIS FEET AND SARAH FLIES AT HIM WITH A RUNNING KNEE! KOMATSU EVADES IT AND SARAH SLAMS INTO THE ROPES! KOMATSU GRABS HER FROM BEHIND AND LIFTS HER UP… NEUROTOXIN!!! KOMATSU JUST LAID SARAH OUT WITH A VERTICAL SUPLEX HE TURNED INTO A STUNNER!

Crowd: BOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!! BOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!! BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

James Peters: This crowd is letting Komatsu have it right now and he doesn’t seem to be done! He grabs Sierra who was blinded by a fireball just moments ago and he pulls her up into an inverted crucifix hold!!!! KOMATSU WITH A SITOUT REVERSE PILEDRIVER!!! HE CALLS THAT MOVE ‘RAGNAROK’!!!!

(Komatsu Ogawa looks down at the newly formed Team SASS and shakes his head. Surely the Supergirls didn’t come down to the ring expecting to get left in a heap. Komatsu seems satisfied with the damage he’s done and he gets out of the ring, jumping to the ground. “It Is The End” by Ice Nine Kills begins to play across the PA system and the fans boo the deathmatch superstar as he makes his way up the ramp. Voltage fades to commercial break.)

(Commercial break for Puukko, which is a Finnish hunting knife, featuring the members of the Voltage roster. Every Voltage Elitist was given one upon their arrival at the Helsinki airport.)

(Voltage returns from break and cuts to EAW Network host and backstage correspondent, Molly Waters. Molly flashes her brilliant smile at the camera and begins speaking.)

Molly Waters: Last week, the 2020 Iconic Cup tournament officially kicked off on Friday Night Dynasty. HRDO announced the names of the eight lucky women selected to participate in the tournament back at Road to Redemption, and with the first round completed, there are four women left standing. Three Showdown Elitists including both Unified Tag Team Champions, Constance Blevins and Minera, and Kensingten Calhoun-Astor are left, along with the lone woman left in the tournament from Voltage, Joy Cassidy. Joy will be in tag team action later on tonight when she teams with Terry Chambers against the EAW World Champion, Andrea Valentine, and the 24/7 Contract holder, Consuela Rose Ava, but right now she is joining me to talk about the Iconic Cup tournament.

(The camera shot widens and shows Joy standing beside Molly dressed in her gear and wearing a smile.)

Molly Waters: Thank you for joining me tonight, Joy.

Joy Cassidy: Of course.

Molly Waters: Joy, I want to talk to you about the Iconic Cup and your opponent next week, Constance Blevins, but before we get into that, let’s touch on your match tonight. You stated this week that Andrea Valentine and Consuela Rose Ava were a step up in the competition for you. Are you excited to test yourself against the two of them?

Joy Cassidy: Every match is important to me and everything I’m given here provides me with an opportunity to further my career, so of course this match is something I’m looking forward to. I know my partner for this evening doesn’t see the point in this match, but I look at it as something that will give me more experience and put me even more in the spotlight. That’s what I want, and that’s what I’m here for, and the Specialists Chamber back at Road to Redemption was just a sample of what I have in store for EAW this year. Andrea and Consuela are both complex individuals and talented women in their own right, but even after hearing Andrea’s latest comments I still have to wonder if both Beating Hearts are underestimating me. My chamber opponents wanted to try that last month and they all received a harsh wake-up call when I managed to outlast all of them except the champion herself. Now, Andrea and Consuela each talk a lovely game, but we will see if their actions speak louder than their words. Something tells me they will be in for a surprise later on this evening.

Molly Waters: Are you guaranteeing victory, Joy?

(Joy flashes Molly a dazzling smile and smooths her long, blonde hair down.)

Joy Cassidy: I am not exactly a subtle person, Molly. There’s no beating around the bush when it comes to me. I do believe that Terry and I will walk out winners tonight and I will carry that momentum with me over to Dynasty.

Molly Waters: The Iconic Cup.

Joy Cassidy: Yes. The Iconic Cup. As disheartening as it was to not walk out of Road to Redemption as the Specialists Champion, I do realize what a wonderful opportunity the Iconic Cup is. Kassidy Heart took full advantage of her win in the tournament last year to not only snag herself a Pain for Pride moment that will live in infamy, but she had a wonderful Universal Women’s Championship reign because of that cup. I realize that Serena Bennett might have been the first ever champion, but it’s Kassidy’s face that is symbolic with that championship as the first true holder of it, and it’s Raven Roberts who used her own Pain for Pride prize to get that belt for herself and continue building its legacy. The Universal Women’s Championship is one of the most coveted prizes in this industry and as much as I would have loved to become the Specialists Champion, the Universal Women’s Championship is a much bigger prize. I came here to be known as the best, Molly, and to back up everything I say. My words are not simple by any means. I speak with purpose and passion, and more than anything, my words have meaning to them.

Molly Waters: How does it feel to know you’re matched up against Constance Blevins on Dynasty?

Joy Cassidy: It’s spectacular. I want to continue facing competition of this caliber because at the very top of this company is where I belong as I’ve said. Facing a champion like Blevins and knocking her out of the Iconic Cup tournament is only going to help me climb the ladder of success around here. Getting to the finals and ultimately winning would make me undeniable and all those people who scoff at my confidence and the standard I hold myself too wouldn’t have a leg to stand on. I have worked hard and put myself in position to achieve many wonderful things in this sport. Those who looked down their noses at Joy Cassidy are going to find out the hard way that I am everything I say that I am. I will be beat Constance Blevins on Friday and book my trip to Doha and whether it’s Minerva or Astor in the finals, it doesn’t really matter. I will be winning the Iconic Cup tournament.

Molly Waters: You are a woman full of confidence, and that will carry you far in this company. I wish you nothing but the best going forward, Joy. Thank you for your time.

(Joy politely nods her head and walks off, ending the interview and the scene. Voltage fades back to the ringside area.)

Bella Braxton: LADIES AND GENTLEMEN… THE FOLLOWING CONTEST IS SCHEDULED FOR…

Crowd: ONE FALL!

( ‘What Happens If I Can’t Check My Myspace When We Get There?’ by Attack, Attack! echoes throughout the arena. Jayln Garcia emerges from the curtains before making his way to the squared circle. )

Bella Braxton: INTRODUCING FIRST! From Sacramento, California, weighing in at 150 pounds.. Jaylin Garcia!!!

James Peters: Jalyn Garcia went toe to toe against Rex McAllister last week in the first round of the King of Elite tournament. Unfortunately for him, it just wasn’t his night and Rex McAllister won. Tonight, Garcia is more focused than ever as he is looking for redemption against the ruthless Zak Simmons.

Rich Russillo: Jalyn has absolutely nothing to be ashamed of. He put on one heck of a performance last week and he is sure as heck going to prove his doubters wrong tonight. I mean, just look at the crowd reaction! Everyone is on their feet tonight!

(Jalyn gets inside the squared circle and salutes the crowd.)

(The lights go out in the arena.)

(‘King of the World’ by Porcelain Black blasts throughout the arena as blue and red lights are now flickering all around.)

(The Machine Zak Simmons now appears on stage, wearing is signature black hoodie and Big Bak Bhampionship around his waist.)

Bella Braxton: And his opponent! From Lexington Kentucky, weighing in at 245 pounds… he is the Big Bak Bhampion!!! “The Machine”, Zak Simmons!!!

Rich Russillo: Zak Simmons is on a mission tonight. He said it very clear: he wants to hurt Jalyn Garcia and inflict as much pain as possible. This is certainly not a grudge match, but those who stepped in the ring with Zak Simmons know he is all about violence and intensity. And tonight Mister Garcia might be in a world of hurt.

James Peters: Zak Simmons talks a lot but I gotta tell you, he can back all of that up. We’ve seen what he has done to the likes of Korey Gaines recently. Tonight Jalyn Garcia better bring his A game or else this might end badly.

(DING! DING! DING!)

Rich Russillo: Aaaannnnnd the match is underway! Zak Simmons and Jalyn Garcia lock up in the middle of the ring. Looks like they are trying to find out who the stronger man is! Simmons seems to have the upper hand here as he is clearly the bigger man of the two. He slowly pushes Garcia all the way to the corner as the two are still tangled up… Now the referee has to separate them! And he does!

James Peters: What a slap from Zak Simmons! He hit Jalyn Garcia right on the cheek as the referee was enforcing the rules. And now he is smiling!

Rich Russillo: Jalyn won’t stand for this disrespect! He rushes in and catches Zak Simmons off guard with a brutal takedown! A flurry of blows as Simmons tries to cover his face for as much as he can!

James Peters: Message sent! If Zak Simmons wants a fight, then Jalyn Garcia is absolutely going to give him one tonight! No doubt about it! Now Simmons manages to push him off as the two are now separated again. Garcia is back on his feet and closes in on him. Irish whip from Garcia, Zak Simmons bounces off the ropes… BICYCLE KNEE!!! That was brutal! A sick thud echoes throughout the arena as Zak Simmons stumbles back…

Rich Russillo: Wait a minute! Zak Simmons literally fell out of the ring through the middle rope! Not exactly a good start for The Machine. The referee is now counting as Jalyn Garcia takes a few moments to rejoice in the crowd’s reaction. Simmons is now back to his feet and he rolls back inside the ring underneath the bottom rope.

James Peters: Zak Simmons has had enough and he charges in! A strong shoulder tackle sends Garcia down to the canvas, as Simmons reassert his dominance within the ring. He picks Garcia up again and launches him to the corner.

Rich Russillo: Strong Irish whip to the corner! Jalyn Garcia hits the turnbuckle hard and he is now gasping for air, but Zak Simmons has no intention to let up. A strong chop to the chest! A sick thud echoes throughout the arena! He is going to feel that in the morning for sure!

James Peters: Simmons is not done yet. He picks Jalyn Garcia up and positions him on the top turnbuckle. Precarious position for WildHeart there. What in the world does Simmons have in mind? Simmons now puts his feet on the bottom rope, possibly looking for a Superplex but Jalyn Garcia is fighting back! Jabs and punches to the face! Jalyn is doing everything he can to get out of that predicament!

Rich Russillo: And he does! Zak Simmons drops down to the mat and he is stunned! Meanwhile Jalyn gets on the top turnbuckle… He wants to fly! Zak Simmons is now stumbling up on his feet! CROSSBODY from Jalyn Garcia!

James Peters: Simmons caught him! Simmons just caught Jalyn Garcia in mid air!!! A sick smug on the face of the Machine as he picks Garcia up on his shoulder in a Fireman Carry position…. SAMOAN DROP!!!!

Rich Russillo: He got all of it! Garcia bounces off the mat as Simmons quickly goes for an early pin attempt…

ONEEEEEE

TWOOOO—

James Peters: Kickout! You really think Jalyn would go down that easily? Trust me, you have seen nothing yet!

Rich Russillo: Zak Simmons still firmly in control of the bout as he stomps his opponent right on the chest! Jalyn instinctively tries to parry the blow but Zak Simmons is relentless! Another stomp! He’s carving a hole in Jalyn Garcia!

James Peters: Zak Simmons wasn’t fooling around when he said he was going to HURT Jalyn Garcia tonight! He promised he was going to make Garcia his, and I quote, “rag doll” and he is doing just that. The Machine now picks his opponent up again, both of his arms firmly locked around Garcia’s waist. Is he going for a Bearhug maybe? Nevermind! BELLY TO BELLY SUPLEX!!!

Rich Russillo: Garcia is out! Simmons goes for the cover yet again!

ONEEEE

TWOOOOOO

TH——

James Peters: Nope! Jalyn Garcia is still alive! What a kickout! Garcia is definitely the underdog of this fight but he has to find a way to turn things around and fast otherwise he is going to get hurt badly. What do you think Rich?

Rich Russillo: No doubt about it. Garcia has to stay in this and wait for an opportunity to strike. We know he can hit his Star Chaser out of nowhere and same goes for his array of moves. He just needs to dig in deep and don’t let Simmons get the better of him.

James Peters: That I can agree on. There’s only one way to find out! Zak Simmons is now slowing down the pace, a strong headlock right in the middle of the ring. His big arm is wrapped around Garcia’s neck as WildHeart looks like he is about to fade out

Rich Russillo: Great strategy from Simmons here. Slowing down the pace of the pace works perfect when you are put up against flappy cruiserweights like Jalyn Garcia here. This way he can keep control of the match and inflict as much pain as possible.

James Peters: Don’t count Garcia out just yet though! He is fighting! The crowd firmly behind Jalyn Garcia as he slowly gets back to his feet, even though the Headlock is still locked in! A couple of well placed elbows to Zak’s ribs allow him to escape the hold momentarily! Zak is stunned as Jalyn Garcia finally gets a chance to catch his breath…

Rich Russillo: This is your chance kid! Go at him!

James Peters: Jalyn hits Zak Simmons with a stiff forearm to the head. Another stiff shot leaves The Machine stunned! The crowd is chanting for Jalyn! He charges in… BICYCLE KNEE!!! He got all of it!

Rich Russillo: Zak Simmons is still on his feet though! What the heck!? Jalyn Garcia runs towards the ropes and goes for another Bicycle Knee… SPINEBUSTER FROM SIMMONS!!! There goes the comeback! Simmons with the cover!!!

ONEEEE

TWOOOOOO

THREEE——

Rich Russillo: No!! Kickout!! Jalyn Garcia is still alive!!! Disappointed looks on the faces of the EAW fans in attendance tonight as Jalyn Garcia just doesn’t seem to be able to turn things around.

James Peters: Zak Simmons kept his word and did what he said he was going to do, which is wiping the mat with Jalyn Garcia. That said, he has to find a way to end this match or else, this W might slip away from him.

Rich Russillo: Speaking of… Zak Simmons is calling for it! I think he is going for the Elite Ending! Simmon is stalking Garcia with evil intentions in his eyes… he grabs him, hooks the arm and….

James Peters: Garcia is fighting back! Zak Simmons just couldn’t get a hold of him and Garcia freed himself with a horrific back elbow right on the chin!!! Jalyn Garcia now takes a few steps back, there’s finally some separation between the two. Kick to the gut and DDT!!! DDT from Garcia!!!

Rich Russillo: But he can’t follow up! The match simply took too much from him…. Both men down to the mat and gasping for air, as the referee is checking on them to see if they still want to go through with this.

James Peters: We are about to see which one of these amazing competitors has what it takes to bring this match home!!! Jalyn is back on his feet! But so is Zak Simmons! The Machine charges in, as he goes for a clothesline… Jalyn Garcia ducks underneath, bounces off the ropes and hits Zak Simmons with a Tilt a Whirl Headscissor!!!

Rich Russillo: Zak Simmons is stunned! This might be the opening Garcia needs! Garcia on the offensive now.. kick to the gut, he goes for the Canadian Destroyer… NO! Zak Simmons reverses with a huge BACK BODY DROP!!! Jalyn gets quickly back to his feet though, as he is still favoring his lower back… kick to the gut from Simmons! He gets him up in a Powerbomb position…

James Peters: Garcia is trying to fight his way out of this predicament!!! Desperate punches and jabs, but Zak Simmons doesn’t let him go!!! POWERBOMB!!! Right in the middle of the ring!!! This has to be it! The cover…

ONEEEE

TWOOOOOO

THREE….

James Peters: NO!!! Jalyn kicks out once again! He is still alive!!! What in the world is it going to take to keep this man down! It’s unbelievable! What a display of resiliency!

Rich Russillo: I’ll tell you what! One big Elite Ending suplex might do the trick! Look! Zak Simmons is going for it… he is stalking Jalyn Garcia as he’s getting up to his feet once again… Zak Simmons hooks the arm… ELITE ENDIN….

James Peters: What the heck?! Jalyn Garcia landed on his feet!!! What a counter! Zak Simmons can’t believe it either! Kick to the gut! CANADIAN DESTROYER FROM JALYN GARCIA!!!

Rich Russillo: Zak Simmons is out like a light, as his head bounces off the mat after that brutal Canadian Destroyer… Jalyn Garcia has to put this match to bed now! He climbs the turnbuckle! Is he going for the Natural Instincts Frog Splash?!?!

James Peters: The crowd is on their feet as we reach the closing moments of this incredible match! Jalyn Garcia with the strength he has left in his body climbs to the top rope… this is all or nothing!!! NATURAL INSTINCTS!!! He frog splash connects!!! Cover!!!

ONEEEE

TWOOO

THREEEEEE!!!

(Ding! Ding! Ding!)

Bella Braxton: Here’s your winner! Jalyn Garcia!!!

James Peters: Oh man! I need to catch my breath! What an incredible show of resilience by Jalyn Garcia! Zak Simmons did what he set out to do and dominated most of the match but at the end one amazing counter cost him the W!

Rich Russillo: Jalyn Garcia just proved us all why we should never count him out! He has the heart of a champion! He is WildHeart for a reason!

(The camera shows Jalyn Garcia celebrating and then cuts to a commercial break.)

(Commercial break for Travelocity highlighting the wonderful and rather frigid city of Green Bay, Wisconsin. Despite the fact Aaron Rodgers is an actual dumpster fire of a person, the city itself seems like a cool place to visit. If your bucket list includes visiting every NFL stadium, then please head over to Travelocity to book your wonderful trip to Green Bay, Wisconsin today!)

(Voltage returns and the camera cuts to Sofia Clarke in the backstage area of the arena.)

Sofia Clarke: Welcome back to Voltage! Ladies and gentlemen please welcome, Consuela Rose Ava.

(Consuela walks into frame accompanied by a large pop from the crowd. She has her in-ring attire on as she continues to warm up as Sofia continues to speak)

Sofia Clarke: Thank you for joining us tonight, firstly regarding the tag match you have tonight with Andrea Valentine against Joy Cassidy and Terry Chambers, how do you feel going into this match?

Consuela Rose Ava: It’s a surreal feeling to be honest. But one things for sure and that’s the fact that I’m pumped heading into this match for plenty of reasons. I’m excited to team with one of my best friends on this brand, Andrea Valentine. I would never not take up an opportunity to team with her, it would be stupid of me. And to be honest I’m sure I can speak for both of us here in saying that we’re looking forward to the competition that we’re facing later tonight if we focus on our opponents for a moment. Joy Cassidy is someone who’s been rising at a quick pace here in EAW, getting into the Iconic Cup and on the cusp of reaching the finals, she has a great future at hand and I’m sure she’s intent on making a statement tonight. And we cannot forget about Terry Chambers, he’s a great competitor and someone people need to look out for in the future. He’s dangerous and he’s a loose cannon, that’s something that’s known and he’s definitely a reason why difficulty is added to this match. But then again, it’s nothing The Beating Hearts of Voltage can’t handle, we’ve been through a lot as a team and it’s solidified us. I’m she whatever challenge they put up we’ll counter it harder and hopefully pull out a win. I know me and Andrea are fully capable of that.

Sofia Clarke: Now let’s head back to last week on Voltage and focus on your talk with Ms. Extreme. During that you revealed that you’ve made a decision regarding which championship you want to use the contract on. Yet when Ms. Extreme stated she was going to go after Dr. Bethany Blue’s Interwire Championship, your demeanor changed entirely and you stayed quiet. Why is that?

(A moment of silence passed as Consuela ponders how to answer the question.)

Consuela Rose Ava: I support my sister in whatever she wants to do here in EAW and on Voltage, and if that means she wants the Interwire Championship, then I’ll be the first person to throw my arms around her after she wins it. I have something else on my hands right now and it doesn’t do me any favors to look ahead. My focus is on SYNCO- sorry mix of words, Lars Grier or whatever he goes by now a days and how he’s gunning for my 24/7 Contract. After he attacked me at Road to Redemption and took my moment, that hasn’t set well in my stomach. He wants it and you know Sofia, I can’t do anything with it if I don’t have it right? So that’s my focus at the moment so I guess we’ll wait to answer that when everything is said and done and I get past Lars.

(A smile creeps across Sofia’s face.)

Sofia Clarke: Could you go into more detail about that? What do you mean? Could this possibly mean?

Consuela Rose Ava: Well what this means is pretty simple. Lars put out a challenge for me that at King of Elite he wants to fight for my contract and if he wants a fight with me, I’m going to give it to him.

(The crowd cheers as Consuela looks at Sofia with a smile. After a moment, she turns to the camera with a serious look on her face.)

Consuela Rose Ava: Lars I know you’re listening to this interview. So I’ll cut to the chase. The fact of the matter is this, many people have tried to come after my 24/7 Contract and they believed it would be easy for them to get. They believed they could put the Contract to “good use” per say and jump the gun on my intentions They were tired of me not putting it to use and tried to take action upon that. No one has any right to try and tell me how to use what I rightfully earned, and when the time is right, I will do what I want to do with it. This 24/7 Contract could change my career and continue to add to the legacy that Consuela Rose Ava has built for herself here. And to think people want to step in front of me and try to pry my future away from me? Not a chance! Lars, you’re just another one of them that attempts to do so; no better than Korey Gaines or Veena Adams. But one things for sure if you’ve been watching me in the ring, and that’s the fact that I always find a way. I always find a way to overcome and like it it not at King of Elite I’ll walk out still 24/7 Contract holder. Lars, you think you can take this away from me? Give me your best effort and not the crap you spent most of 2018 doing. I’ll show you why I still have this contract today and why I am formidable enough to hold it.

Sofia Clarke: This makes the match official folks, at King of Elite, Consuela Rose Ava will be defending her 24/7 Contract against Lars Grier which is sure to be a hard hitting match. Of course, Consuela thank you for your time.

Consuela Rose Ava: No problem Sofia.

(Consuela walks away as Sofia flashes a smile and the camera fades off somewhere else.)

(Korey Gaines is seen standing inside his lockerroom. He is pacing back and forth, mentally preparing himself for his match later on tonight against Shawn Sturgis. However, Korey’s face is also twisted in anger. Clearly he can not get last week out of his mind. He’s still furious over the fact Provençal screwed him out of a victory over Shortfuse PAKA. Korey finally stops pacing and looks directly into the camera, his brown eyes narrowed.)

Korey Gaines: I’m well aware I should be focusing on Shawn Sturgis, and believe me by the time the bell rings I will make sure my head is in the match and I do whatever the hell I can to beat his ass and put him away, but I would be lying if I said I was thinking of all the ways I could hurt and humiliate Shortfuse PAKA. I’m pissed. I’m more than pissed, really, and it’s been awhile since I’ve felt this strongly about something. Shortfuse PAKA and I have been poking at one another for months, just waiting for a match against one another. When it finally came around last week, I was ready. The fact it was for advancement in the King of Elite tournament only sweetened the deal for me. I haven’t hidden my frustrations over the way my career has gone so far here in EAW, and the whole world knows I’ve been working my ass to get better and to break even with my win/loss record. Starting this decade off with a victory and advancing in a tournament that has the ability to change your life would have been the boost I needed, but nah. It just didn’t work out that way.

(Korey shakes his head and he’s clearly disgusted. In fact, he spits out the last sentence like it tastes bad and truthfully, it probably does.)

Korey Gaines: That fat coward PAKA knew he wouldn’t win a fair fight against me, so he had to resort to using his idiotic brother-in-law to get the advantage. I’m aware that wrestling is full of liars and cheaters… shitty people who will use shortcuts to gain the advantage, but PAKA is someone who prides himself on the actual fight. He relishes the fact he gets to hurt people for a living. The man claims he doesn’t care about wins and loses, but he made sure he advanced last week. He’s the one with the opportunity to knock the former EAW World Champion out of the tournament and go on to the semi-finals next week to face either Rex or Dr. Blue. It’s bullshit, but there’s nothing I can do to change last week’s outcome.

(Korey rakes a hand through his short, dark hair.)

Korey Gaines: What I can do is watch Charlie Marr beat the tar out of the Shortfuse PAKA, and likely use the same cheap ass tactics to win as PAKA used on me last week. Charlie Marr seems to escape karma week after week, so I can’t fathom that by some stroke of Gawd PAKA actually wins tonight. Stranger things have happened, so I’m not going to get ahead of myself, but mark my words. PAKA and Provençal won’t go unpunished for what they did to me. I’m sick of playing the nice guy and letting the world walk all over me. I’m leaving that Korey behind in 2019, and if PAKA wants to see my sadistic side, he’s going to see it and then some. The last thing PAKA wants is me breathing down his neck, watching his every move, and plotting his downfall, and when everything ultimately comes crashing down on that ugly little troll who calls himself ‘The Wrecking Ball’, I am going to stand over his broken body with a smirk on face, and remind him that he asked for this.

(An evil little smile crosses Korey’s face. There’s fire in his eyes and his tone of voice is serious and rock steady.)

Korey Gaines: I won’t be held responsible for whatever happens to Shortfuse PAKA, and Provençal for that matter. I’m not going to let opportunities get stolen from me by anyone, let alone by someone who couldn’t even win the Big Bak Bhampionship back at Pain for Pride when Woogie was still the bhampion. The Arch Enemies are a joke and I can’t wait to get my hands on both of them. They’re fucked.

(Korey narrows his eyes and glares into the camera. The aggression he is showing right now is new and rather refreshing. 2019 might not have been very kind of Korey Gaines, and 2020 might not have started the way he wanted, but if there are any conclusions that can be drawn from this it’s the fact ‘The Aerial Wonder’ isn’t going to be jerked around any longer!)

(The camera takes another shot of Korey before fading to black, and reopening seconds later down at the ringside area.)

Bella Braxton: Ladies and Gentlemen, the following match is the second round of the King of Elite Tournament and it is scheduled for…

Crowd: ONE FALL!

Bella Braxton: Introducing first…

(Breaking Outta Hell by Airbourne hits.)

Bella Braxton: Weighing 225 lbs… from The Arm Bar in France… SHOOOOOOOOOOOORTFUUUUUUUUUUSE PAAAAAAAAKAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!

(Shortfuse PAKA comes stomping out onto the stage. He pauses for only a moment to look around before stomping his way down the ramp and towards the ring. He hops up onto the apron and ducks between the ropes to gather himself in the ring. He slaps himself on top of his head a bit before working his shoulders and backing into a corner as his music fades.)

Bella Braxton: And his opponent…

(Letter to the Game by D Block Europe hits.)

Bella Braxton: Accompanied to the ring by Jordie Marr… at 240 lbs… he is The Libertine… CHAAAAAAAARRRRRRRLIIIIIIIIIIIIEEEEEEEEEE MAAAAAAAAARRRRRRRRRRRRRRR!

(Charlie Marr is a mass of focused fury as he steps out onto the stage, Jordie right alongside him. Charlie sneers at the crowd for just a moment before his attention locks on the ring and the meat for the slaughter inside. His steps are driven by his attitude as he makes his way down the ramp and to the ring. Charlie’s up on the apron and inside the ring within moments and stares down his opponent immediately.)

James Peters: Both men looking to score a win tonight and move on to the next round of the King of Elite Tournament.

Rich Russillo: I got the feeling this one’s going to be a slobb–

James Peters: Don’t say it. Just. Don’t.

(DING DING DING!)

James Peters: And with that bell, I think I can safely say that all hell is about to break loose.

Rich Russillo: I prefer to think of it as a predetermined massacre.

James Peters: Charlie Marr starting things off here with a vicious elbow to the side of Shortfuse PAKA’s skull! PAKA stumbles but Marr is right there to right PAKA with a back elbow to the other side of his head! PAKA stumbles back in the other direction and Marr plants PAKA on the mat with a discus forearm! PAKA rolls to get himself some room while he tries to recover from Charlie’s Marr’s opening assault.

Rich Russillo: The brutality is just beginning! Charlie Marr stomps after PAKA like the violent predator that he is. PAKA reaches for the ropes but Marr is right there behind him. Marr grabs PAKA around the throat, locking his arm around his windpipe from behind and pulls PAKA away from the ropes! PAKA struggles to try and get himself free but Marr is limiting that oxygen at a violent rate. Marr drags PAKA away from the ropes and back towards the center of the ring. He’s trying to put PAKA out already! Choke him out, Marr!

James Peters: What’s this?! PAKA stepping backward with Marr?! PAKA’s eyes are wide open and angry but he has taken control of his own bodyweight! PAKA continues runs backward, turning his body at an angle while Marr tries to keep up. PAKA slams Marr’s back right into the turnbuckle… but Marr doesn’t break the hold. Marr pulls even tighter as PAKA tries to break free. PAKA pulls forward but Marr barely budges! Marr’s foot is hooked around the bottom rope! The leverage is all his! The referee doesn’t see it!

Rich Russillo: There’s nothing to see but Charlie Marr putting the squeeze on Shortfuse PAKA! PAKA yanks forward again only to be stopped by the vice-like grip of Charlie Marr! PAKA’s Shortfuse looking blown out now as his head droops– I think he’s out! Marr checking with another stiff yank but PAKA has got to be out on his feet. His eyes are not even open! Marr loosening his grip now and there goes PAKA, falling forward to end this match in reco– NO!

James Peters: PAKA SLAMS THE BACK OF HIS HEAD INTO THE FACE OF CHARLIE MARR! It was a ruse by the Shortfuse! PAKA with the reverse headbutt that has Charlie Marr briefly stunned! And PAKA wasting no time, turning around to capitalize and laying into Marr with a repeated series of palm strikes to the face! Marr covers up to protect himself and PAKA grabs the ropes… thrusting his shoulder into Marr’s gut! Charlie Marr better get out of that corner!

Rich Russillo: PAKA going for another shoulder thrust but Marr brings a knee up to connect with PAKA’s chin! PAKA’s knocked backward and Marr explodes out of that corner with a brutal clothesline that sends PAKA to the mat! PAKA’s back up and another clothesline from Marr! PAKA pops back up and stunts Marr’s momentum with a belly to belly throw! Both Shortfuse PAKA and Charlie Marr are down on opposite sides of the ring.

James Peters: Marr’s on his feet first but PAKA quickly follows. PAKA charges Marr but Marr sends him packing with a swift arm drag. PAKA recovers and spins around into a stiff kick to the gut from Marr. PAKA’s doubled over in pain, giving Marr the chance to plant him with a critical DDT. Marr trying to put this one away, flips PAKA over and hooks the leg for the immediate cover.

OOONNNNNE!

KICKOUT!

James Peters: Shortfuse PAKA powering out of that pin attempt by Charlie Marr.

Rich Russillo: Clearly, PAKA wants more punishment from The Libertine here tonight.

James Peters: Or he wants to inflict some of his own.

Rich Russillo: The sad thing is that you actually believe that’s a possibility.

James Peters: This is EAW. Anything is possible.

Rich Russillo: Like Charlie Marr stomping a fucking mudhole into the skull of Shortfuse PAKA! Marr is going to town on PAKA’s head, those boots are made for stomping! And here comes the official to break it up. The referee putting himself between PAKA and Marr, somewhere I sure as hell wouldn’t want to be. The official warning Marr to ease up and Charlie Marr holds up his hands as he backs off a step. The referee turns to check on PAKA but Marr stomps at the official and he scrambles, tripping over PAKA’s body! HAHA!

James Peters: And look at Marr, partner. He’s laughing at the referee after scaring the piss out of him. What a sick man.

Rich Russillo: I know, isn’t it great?

James Peters: PAKA’s up on his knees now. Charlie Marr turning his attention back to his opponent. Marr stomps over to grab PAKA around the head… but here comes a stiff elbow from PAKA! It catches Marr off-guard and PAKA follows up with another one! PAKA getting to his feet now and Marr looking to retaliate but Shortfuse PAKA buries Marr to the mat with a Lou Thesz Press! PAKA’s on top and here come those palm strikes!

Rich Russillo: One! Two Three! Four! Five! Six! Holy shit PAKA’s not gonna’ stop and the referee doesn’t seem too pressed about breaking up this unfair assault! But it doesn’t matter because Charlie Marr catches the next open palm headed for his face and shoves PAKA off him! Both men roll up to their feet but Marr is a step faster… dropkick! Dropkick to the face of Shortfuse PAKA! PAKA is down!

James Peters: Charlie Marr looking to keep the pressure on here. Marr grabs PAKA by the head and pulls him back up to his feet. Marr locks PAKA into position and splatters him on the mat with a sickening snap suplex. Marr leaves PAKA on the mat and gives himself some space to work. Marr keeping a watchful, predatory eye on PAKA as PAKA tries to get to his feet. Once again, Charlie Marr plotting on his opponent.

Rich Russillo: Shortfuse PAKA struggling to right himself and here comes Main Event Marr running at PAKA and– the knee lift! Wait! No! PAKA blocks! PAKA grabs Marr’s leg and takes him overhead with an uncalled-for fisherman’s suplex! Shortfuse PAKA stands right back up as Charlie Marr rolls out of the ring to regroup with Jordie.

James Peters: All credit to Shortfuse PAKA for stalling Charlie Marr’s forward momentum. Marr hopping up onto the apron now and PAKA doesn’t even give him a chance to get back into the ring! PAKA’s right there and the two are trading blows over the top rope! Charlie Marr with those powerful right hands to PAKA’s skull and Shortfuse PAKA sending a series of palm strikes to Marr’s head. PAKA doubles up and sends Marr down to the arena floor! Shortfuse PAKA hops out of the ring after him!

Rich Russillo: Shortfuse PAKA and Charlie Marr both on the outside here. Jordie circles the ring to give them some space and Charlie Marr sets himself up to mount some offense once again. He cripples PAKA with a swift shoot kick to the leg and PAKA stumbles hard. Marr simply clobbers PAKA with a devastating big boot that echoes through the entire arena! Marr taking control of this match again with relative ease.

James Peters: Charlie Marr pulls PAKA up and drags him over to the barricade. The fans are in his face but Marr ignores them in favor of slamming PAKA’s head into the barricade without even a hint of remorse! PAKA’s head bounces off the barricade and Marr lets PAKA have all that barricade to the face a second time! The crowd near Marr is getting angry but Marr couldn’t give less of a fuck!

Rich Russillo: As it should be!

James Peters: Charlie Marr’s got PAKA by the head again and looking to punish the Shortest Fuse even more. One of the fans gets a little too close and Marr smacks their drink out of their hand! PAKA uses this momentary distraction to elbow Marr in the side and shoves himself away from the barricade! He’s wobbly, stumbling but PAKA is still on his feet. Who knows for how long, though!

Rich Russillo: Heeeeere’s Charlie! Marr rushes for PAKA with a quick step but PAKA’s ready for him! A quick two-step from PAKA and he sends Marr sailing back first into that barricade with a shotgun dropkick with more power than any of us thought he had left! PAKA rolls backward to get to his feet and Jordie helps Charlie back to his feet as well.

James Peters: They better take this fight back into the ring! The official is giving them some leeway but who knows how much!

Rich Russillo: It’ll be fine! It’s the King of Elite Tournament!

James Peters: Shortfuse PAKA getting the better of Marr as they rush each other again! PAKA’s lariat takes Marr right off his feet. His anger showing, Shortfuse PAKA pulls Marr up by his beard and rolls him back into the ring. PAKA follows just as quickly, sliding in under the bottom rope before Marr can totally get to his feet. PAKA back in control.

Rich Russillo: Marr sitting up in the ring now, his back to Shortfuse PAKA. PAKA lines up behind Marr and takes aim with a hard-hitting penalty kick right to Charlie’s back! Marr writhes in pain and PAKA snatches Marrr back down to the mat to cover him.

OOOONNNE!

KICKOUT!

James Peters: But to no avail! Charlie Marr kicks out of that with ease and not even Shortfuse PAKA is shocked. Both competitors rise to their feet and Shortfuse PAKA offers Charlie Marr a nod of respect. Charlie Marr smirks and headbutts PAKA right dead center of his face and holy shit I think he broke his nose!

Rich Russillo: PAKA’s bleeding and Marr’s unphased by the brutality of which he’s been displaying since the bell rang. Marr doubles PAKA over with a strong kick to the gut and wastes not another moment in grabbing PAKA by the waist and flipping him up into the air! PAKA’s arms flail a bit as Charlie Marr just holds him up there for a moment. PAKA’s got nowhere to go but down!

James Peters: FALLING POWERBOMB! Look at the ring! The ring is shaking! HOLY SHIT! I don’t know if PAKA’s getting up from that one.

Rich Russillo: I don’t know if PAKA CAN get up from that one. That was brutal.

James Peters: But it looks like Marr wants to find out because he’s not covering him. Marr climbs through the ropes to the apron and slingshots himself back inside, bringing down that powerful elbow and driving it right into the chest of Shortfuse PAKA! PAKA’s body shudders from the impact and he rolls over as Charlie Marr gets up to his feet. Marr pounds his chest in victory, mocking the crowd just a bit before sharing a pointing session with Jordie, who’s clapping on the outside.

Rich Russillo: Oh no. Oh shit! Charlie! Charlie, turn around!

James Peters: PAKA is back on his feet and catches Charlie from behind! Those arms are locked in and Shortfuse PAKA hoists Charlie Marr up into a german suplex! Marr is folded in half and Shortfuse PAKA seeks control of this match once again! PAKA yanks on that beard again, pulling Marr over to the corner and shoving him into the bottom turnbuckle! Shortfuse PAKA with some quick stomps to keep Marr in place! Marr looking a little dazed and confused at the moment, giving PAKA time to back up because we know what’s coming here! Shortfuse PAKA with the running hip atta– NO!

Rich Russillo: YES! Jordie Marr yanking Charlie out of the ring at the last possible moment! Shortfuse PAKA hitting the turnbuckle and eating all of that one! Quick thinking by Jordie Marr there to keep Charlie from suffering such a cheap tactic by Shortfuse PAKA!

James Peters: And what Jordie just did? Is that not a cheap tactic?

Rich Russillo: No, that’s strategy. There’s a difference. And what a difference it is because now Jordie’s up on the apron and yelling at the official! The official’s back is turned to deal with Jordie and there goes Charlie Marr sitting on those steel stairs leading up to the ring! Wait a minute… what is he doing? He’s got Shortfuse PAKA by the ring post and he’s reaching inside to…

James Peters: No, he can’t do this! He can’t do this! He’s going to kill him! MARR DON’T DO THIS!

Rich Russillo: TRANQUILITY! IT’S LOCKED IN! AROUND THE POLE!

James Peters: TURN AROUND REF!

Rich Russillo: PAKA can’t get out of this one and Marr has that rear-naked chokehold locked in as best as he can. The ring post is not forgiving at all.

James Peters: Finally! Finally, Jordie Marr hops down off the apron and the official can once again focus on the two people that are supposed to be in this match! And the ref is not having it! The official rushing over to break up the hold, pulling at Charlie’s arms himself and letting PAKA roll forward onto the mat! I don’t know, partner. I think the damage might be done.

Rich Russillo: Yeah, I think you’re right. I think Shortfuse PAKA’s done for. Here comes Marr, rolling back into the ring. Marr stalking over to Shortfuse PAKA and kicking him over onto this back. Charlie Marr’s cover is a formality at this point but there it is. The referee’s down to count.

OOONNNE!

TTWWOOOOO!

TTTHHRRREEE–

James Peters: PAKA GETS THE SHOULDER UP! At the last humanly possible second, Shortfuse PAKA gets his shoulder off the mat! This match is not over, folks! Not yet! The King of Elite Tournament brings out the best in each and every one of Voltage’s Elitists and we are witnessing it first hand in Shortfuse PAKA tonight!

Rich Russillo: And Charlie Marr.

James Peters: … and Charlie Marr.

Rich Russillo: Marr looking a bit angrier than usual as he gets to his feet. It’s obvious he thought he had put PAKA away but he’s going to have to punish him some more it looks like. Something I don’t think he’ll have a problem doing. Charlie Marr has no shortage of ways to punish his opponents and it looks like we’re about to see that in action right now.

James Peters: PAKA somehow managing to get back on his feet as Marr stalks him. PAKA wipes some of the blood from his face and motions for Marr to bring it on. And you don’t have to tell Marr twice because here he comes! Marr aims another big boot at PAKA but PAKA ducks and rushes Marr! Shortfuse PAKA grabs Marr around the waist and raises him up… SPINEBUSTER!

Rich Russillo: PAKA’s not done! PAKA grabs for Marr’s legs as he backs away from the impact of Marr’s back hitting the mat! PAKA flips Marr over and there it is! SHORTFUSE LOCK! SHORTFUSE LOCK ON THE OTHER SIDE OF THE RING! PAKA has the pressure on and I don’t think Charlie can reach the ropes!! This could be the upset that PAKA’s been looking for!

James Peters: But here comes Jordie Marr! Back up on the apron! WITH AN ECHOING SLAP TO THE FACE OF SHORTFUSE PAKA! PAKA’s ANGER GETS THE BETTER OF HIM AND HE RELEASES THE HOLD ON MARR! PAKA’S GOING AFTER JORDIE AND FOR GOOD REASON!

Rich Russillo: BUT THERE’S MARR! MARR IS UP ON HIS FEET AND WITH THE FOREARM TO THE BACK OF PAKA’S SKULL! PAKA HITS THE ROPES AND REBOUNDS OFF, SPINNING RIGHT AROUND INTO THE WAITING ARMS OF CHARLIE MARR! I THINK IT’S TIME TO END THIS, JP!

James Peters: THE HEADMASTER RITUAL! THERE IT IS! Shortfuse PAKA’s lights have to be completely out at this point! Such a devastating spinebuster if I ever saw one. PAKA’s down and he’s not moving. But it doesn’t look like Charlie cares because he’s not covering. Not yet.

Rich Russillo: No way Marr’s falling for that again. He’s tried to put PAKA away multiple times tonight and somehow he keeps finding ways to survive. If Marr wants this victory he’s going to have to make sure. And there’s only one way to make sure that PAKA has no chance in hell of staying alive.

James Peters: And I think we’re about to see it here. Charlie Marr circling Shortfuse PAKA’s body like a vulture. The look of disgust on Charlie’s face says it all as if there’s not a damn thing Marr respects about Shortfuse PAKA. As if this entire match was beneath him in the first damn place and now he’s about to make PAKA pay for wasting as much of The Libertine’s time as he has.

Rich Russillo: Marr grabs PAKA by the head and pulls him up to his feet. PAKA is wobbly but Marr holds him steady with one hand while the second one smooths out his beard as if to wipe away all of PAKA’s disrespectful yanking on the hair there. With a sneer on his lips, Marr kicks PAKA right in the gut. PAKA’s head gets tucked, those arms get hooked and there she is! THE QUEEN IS DEAD!

James Peters: The sound of Shortfuse PAKA’s head hitting the mat like that is one that I don’t think I’ll forget for quite some time. Charlie Marr with the immediate cover on Shortfuse PAKA. The official is right there to make the count as Jordie Marr stands on the apron just waiting for the formality to be done with.

Rich Russillo: Yeah, I think this one’s all over, JP.

OOOOONNNNEEEE!

TTTWWOOOOOOOO!

THHHHHREEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!

(DING DING DING!)

Bella Braxton: And here is your winner… CHARLIE MARR!

(Jordie’s right there as Charlie gets his hand raised by the official. The Marrs don’t stay long, leaving the ring almost immediately. The official moves to check on Shortfuse PAKA as he starts to stir…)

James Peters: What a hard-fought match by Shortfuse PAKA.

Rich Russillo: Close but no cigar!

James Peters: And with Charlie Marr moving on to the next round of the King of Elite Tournament, you have to wonder what’s next for PAKA.

Rich Russillo: I think we’re about to find out! Look!

(Korey Gaines steps out onto the stage… dragging Provencal behind him.)

James Peters: It’s Korey Gaines! And he’s got Provencal! What’s happening?!

(PAKA’s up on his feet in the ring and his attention is yanked towards the stage.)

Korey Gaines: (off-mic) I TOLD YOU! I TOLD YOU I’D GET REVENGE! THIS IS YOUR DOING, PAKA! YOUR FAULT!

(PAKA stumbles towards the ropes but he’s still not stable after that brutal match.)

James Peters: Oh no. Korey can’t be serious. He’s not about to do what I think he’s about to do!

Rich Russillo: I think he is, JP!

(Korey Gaines dives off the stage with Provencal…)

James Peters: HOLY SHIT! OKIE DESTROYER! RIGHT INTO THE STAGE EQUIPMENT! HOLY SHIT!

Rich Russillo: WHAT THE HELL IS KOREY THINKING! WE’RE GOING TO NEED MEDICAL OUT HERE NOW! THEY COULD BOTH BE DEAD! WHAT THE HELL!

(Here comes both EAW Security and Medical from backstage! They rush off the stage to check on both men… but Korey Gaines gets up on his own. Korey glares back at PAKA as the medical staff checks on Provencal behind him. With a smile, Korey Gaines turns and walks away… leaving Shortfuse PAKA both stunned and angry in the ring.)

(Voltage fades into a recap for Friday Night Dynasty.)

(A recap for Friday Night Dynasty plays highlighting the National Elite Champion, Lethal Consequences, and his valiant fight for #MensRights. A riot damn near broke out at Dynasty, prompting General Manager, StarrStan, to enlist in the help of ‘The Mauler.’ StarrStan would grant Kassidy Heart a National Elite Championship shot at King of Elite and she would promptly take a cattle prod and dismantle the #MensRights mob. LC would get away before Kassidy could get her hands on him!)

(Voltage fades back in and focuses in on Terry Chambers. The Barbaric Carnivore is seen getting ready for his tag team match with Joy Cassidy against Consuela Rose Ava and Andrea Valentine, which is coming up next. A stagehand is approaching Terry, but before she can reach the former Interwire Champion, Captain Charisma walks into the scene. The Voltage Commissioner is looking like a snack as per usual, and when he approaches Terry, Terry can’t help but give him a suspicious look.)

Captain Charisma: Just the man I wanted to see!

(Terry raises an eyebrow and straightens up to his full height, which is honestly a little intimidating. Captain Charisma isn’t fucked, of course. He smirks at Terry and pats the big man on the shoulder.)

Captain Charisma: Look, I know you’re pissed about last week and rightfully so…

Terry Chambers: Pissed would be an understatement, Matt. I’m sick of getting robbed and watching undeserving pricks like Charlie Marr get opportunities that should go to me. I bust my ass for this brand, and when shit like last week continues to happen, it makes me start questioning a lot of things, including how this brand is run. I haven’t hidden my feelings towards Voltage, and I thought for sure that Veena getting the boot and you getting full control of the show back would change things, but the more they change, the more they seem to stay the same. We both know it’s bullshit Marr is still in the King of Elite tournament, and we both know he’ll probably find a way to fuck either Rex or Bethany out of a finals spot next week.

(Captain Charisma sighs because he really can’t argue with Terry. The commish agreed with Terry that Charlie and Jordie’s actions last week were heinous.)

Captain Charisma: I’m not going to argue with you on that. Charlie Marr has had a nice little run this season doing absolutely nothing but skating by. His actions last week were inexcusable, and it seems like Road to Redemption didn’t humble him at all. I wish things would have worked out differently for you last week, but I won’t be reversing the referee’s decision. But what I can do is try and make it right for you some other way.

(That captures Terry’s interest, and the initial suspicion he had when Captain Charisma walked up to him has been replaced with genuine curiosity.)

Terry Chambers: And how are you going to do that?

(Captain Charisma places his hands in his pockets and a grin crosses his face.)

Captain Charisma: I’m going to offer you a title shot.

Terry Chambers: A title shot?

Captain Charisma: Yes. At King of Elite, you’re going to find yourself in a title match. What title you decide to go for is entirely up to you but I want that decision by next week. I’m not here to play games or screw people over, or allow my Voltage Elitists to unfairly lose out on opportunities that could change the course of their careers. We don’t know if you would have ultimately beat Charlie last week, but the fact is, you didn’t get a fair chance at it. The winner of King of Elite is granted a world championship match whenever they want, as you know, however I know earlier in the season you fell victim to Dr. Bethany Blue as well.

(Terry thinks this over for a minute.)

Terry Chambers: So you’re telling me that I can go to King of Elite and fight for either the EAW World Championship or the Interwire Championship?

(Captain Charisma nods.)

Captain Charisma: That’s right. Like I said, I need to know by next week.

Terry Chambers: I don’t need until next week to make my decision. I already know what I want.

Captain Charisma: Alright.

Terry Chambers: I said it earlier this week that my goal is to become the EAW Champion, and that’s exactly what I was planning to set my sights on AFTER winning the King of Elite crown. As tempting as it would be to square off against Bethany again, you can’t guarantee me she will be in a position to defend her championship at King of Elite. She might make the finals, and where would that leave me? I would be on the outside, looking in, and left off the card. That’s not what I want.

Captain Charisma: An Elitist being double-booked isn’t unheard of, even if it’s not ideal. The Interwire Championship is getting defended at King of Elite regardless if Dr. Blue makes the finals of the tournament or not. She knows what she signed up by signing her name on the dotted line.

Terry Chambers: That’s fair enough. I reckon Rex is in the same position as well knowing that Fire and Ice will be facing off against The ILLIONAIRES at King of Elite.

Captain Charisma: Like I said, not ideal, but it is what it is.

(There’s a brief pause, and finally Terry nods his head.)

Terry Chambers: I had my chance to win back the Interwire Championship and it didn’t go my way. I’ve closed the book on that chapter of my career and made peace with it. I’m moving on. I’ve always wanted to become world champion, and if my experience inside the Elimination Chamber taught me anything, it’s that I’m willing to endure absolute hell in order to earn the right to call myself that. The satisfaction of knowing Charlie Marr isn’t the EAW Champion anymore doesn’t soften the blow of me not having that championship for myself.

(Captain Charisma chuckles.)

Captain Charisma: #AnyoneButCharlie

Terry Chambers: Andrea was always projected to win a world championship and at Road to Redemption, she finally achieved the dream. She’s been the bane of my existence here in EAW. Someone I underestimated during our Openweight Championship bout and paid the price against. She got me again right after Pain for Pride during the Clash of Champions’ match, so I guess we’re going to see if the third time’s the charm for me.

Captain Charisma: Andrea Valentine versus Terry Chambers for the EAW World Championship at King of Elite? I like it. I wish you good luck, Terry.

Terry Chambers: You can save the good luck wishes for Andrea because at King of Elite, I’m going to make sure she experiences the feeling of deja vu. She won the Specialists Championship last year at Road to Redemption and failed in her first title defense at King of Elite. History’s about to repeat itself for Andrea, and I’m going to walk out of Italy with my first ever EAW World Championship.

(The stagehand catches Terry’s attention and signals that it’s time to get ready for his tag team match. Captain Charisma extends his hand, and Terry shakes it, basically making the Voltage main event for King of Elite official.)

(Voltage fades back to the ringside area.)

Bella Braxton: Ladies and gentlemen the following contest is a TAG TEAM MATCH! And it is scheduled for…

Crowd: ONE FALL!!!

(‘Natural’ by Imagine Dragons plays to cheers as Terry makes his way out. He has a smirk on his face as he looks around before turning it into a face of seriousness and making his way to the ring.)

Bella Braxton: Introducing first… from Detroit, Michigan… weighing in at 287 pounds… THE BARBARIC CARNIVORE… TERRY CHAMBERS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Rich Russillo: As if Terry needed more incentive to win this match, just a few moments ago it was decided that he would be squaring off against Andrea for the EAW World Championship at King of Elite!

James Peters: It’s safe to say with what he’s been given I’m sure he’s coming into this match with fierce determination. I’m sure Terry is not going to let this match pass by him.

(Terry stops at the end of the ramp as ‘Natural’ fades away as he looks to the stage. ‘Desire’ by Meg Myers plays as the cheers turn to a sour mixed reaction as Joy Cassidy comes out to the stage. She gives a twirl and a bow before making her way to the ring.)

Bella Braxton: And his partner… from London, England… weighing in at 130 pounds… THE REINCARNATION OF APHRODITE… JOY CASSIDY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Rich Russillo: We can’t forget about Terry’s partner tonight, Joy Cassidy. Last week Joy pulled off a win on Dynasty against Sapphire Estelle advancing her in the Iconic Cup. Whilst that’s her main priority she’s focusing her attention on this match as she states she’s getting this done and over with.

James Peters: Either way this team is very lethal in every aspect of the way. I wouldn’t be surprised if they pulled out the win but then again it would come as a shock, let’s see if they can face the odds.

(Joy joins Terry at the end of the ramp and looks at him emotionless before entering the ring along with him getting prepared in their corner as ‘Desire’ fades out.)

(‘Roll With Me’ by Charli XCX plays to loud cheers as Andrea Valentine comes out from the backstage area. She stays on the stage as she raises her EAW Championship in the air as ‘Roll With Me’ is replaced by ‘We Appreciate Power’ by Grimes which hits to cheers as Consuela Rose Ava joins Andrea on the stage. They both look at each other and give a nod as they make their way to the ring interacting with the crowd in the process.)

Bella Braxton: And their opponents… at a combined weight of 230 pounds… THE TEAM OF THE EAW WORLD CHAMPION ANDREA VALENTINE!!!!!!!!!! AND CONSUELA ROSE AVA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Rich Russillo: This team is composed much differently than the team they’re facing on the other side. The Beating Hearts of Voltage have been a widely known staple of Voltage for some time now and teaming is something that was never out of the picture for them.

James Peters: But there’s a lot going on for this team as well as earlier in the show Consuela accepted the challenge of Lars Grier for the 24/7 contract, and of course we can’t forget Andrea now having the task of defending her title against Terry. This is a must win match for them and of course I’m sure if we know this team well enough they won’t disappoint with their efforts.

(Andrea and Consuela enter the ring and both go to opposite corners of the ring jumping up to the top rope and raising their hands in the air. They both jump down and go to their corners talking about game plan as “We Appreciate Power” fades out and the Ref signals for the bell.)

(DING! DING! DING!)

Rich Russillo: Here we go as this tag match is underway now. Terry and Andrea starting off this match for their seperate teams as this is not the first time they’ve encountered. Andrea has beaten Terry twice yet I’m sure Terry is set on changing that tonight adding a win to his list. Their not wasting time on a lock up as Terry runs straight in and hits a running forearm! Andrea knocked to a knee as Terry brings her up and throws her into the corner! Andrea stumbles out as Terry waits for Andrea. DISCUS CLOTHESLINE DECAPITATES THE EAW WORLD CHAMPION!

James Peters: Terry has the advantage early into this match but this could change in an instant. Terry bringing Andrea up and sending her into a irish whip keeping the pace up in this match. Andrea stopping as she gains control running at Terry. HURRICANRANA TAKES TERRY DOWN! But Terry rolls right back up attempting a clothesline! But Andrea slides under grabbing the legs of Terry and pulling him down! Andrea running to the ropes as Terry drags himself up to a knee. RUNNING METEORA TAKES TERRY DOWN!

Rich Russillo: Terry starting to feel the damage inflicted upon him as he reaches a hand to his corner miles away in desperation. Andrea grabbing Terry by the head as she brings him over to her corner. But Terry trying to fight back with elbows right to her gut. But Andrea barely reaching out to her corner!

TAG!

James Peters: Consuela enters this match as she enters the ring. Andrea throwing Terry to Consuela leaving him wide open! ROUNDHOUSE KICK TAKES TERRY DOWN! Terry stumbles down as the tables have suddenly turned in this match. He isn’t giving up though as he slowly brings himself up but Consuela quickly grabs him. RUNNING KNEE TAKES TERRY DOWN TO A KNEE! Consuela grabbing Terry once more not wasting a moment in this match for a break. TERRY QUICKLY GRABBING CONSUELA THOUGH! CONSUELA SLAMMED TO THE GROUND WITH A POP-UP POWERBOMB BY TERRY OUT OF NOWHERE!

Rich Russillo: Terry bringing Consuela up bringing her to a corner. Terry slamming Consuela face first into the top turnbuckle! Consuela turning in the corner as Terry grabs her once more. But Consuela managing to clock Terry with a forearm forcing him back! Terry’s calm composure has turned to anger as he runs to Consuela. But Consuela lifting herself up kicking Terry right in the face! Consuela runs at Terry once more looking to take him down. BUT TERRY WITH A BIG GERMAN SUPLEX! Terry grabbing Consuela and sending her into his corner I think he’s looking for a tag.

TAG!

James Peters: Joy Cassidy is tagged into this match! Terry bringing Consuela out of the corner as Joy enters the ring. Joy with a solid punch right to the gut of Consuela! Terry pushing Consuela down as he goes to his corner and Joy lifts her up. HAIRPULL WHIP! NO! Consuela managing to grab the arm of Joy and slap her away! Joy executing a kick! BUT CONSUELA WITH A QUICK SCORPION KICK TAKING JOY DOWN! Joy falls to a knee but quickly gets up. Consuela firing a forearm right to Joy but she wastes no time firing back! Joy managing to get the headstart with quick fire forearms to The Perfectionist! Joy with a stiff one pushing Consuela back more! Consuela stumbling back as she runs to Joy. JOY WITH A BIG DROPKICK TAKES CONSUELA DOWN!

Rich Russillo: Consuela getting up but Joy is ready for her. Joy attempts a enziguri but Consuela ducks under! Joy falls stomach first to the ground as Consuela picks her up! SNAP DDT TAKES JOY DOWN TO THE MAT! Joy rolling down grabbing her head as Consuela jumps up to the top rope. Joy slowly getting up as Consuela is ready for her! CONSUELA WITH A CROSSBODY! NO! Joy rolling through lifting Consuela up with pure strength! BACKBREAKER CRACKS CONSUELA IN HALF SENDING HER TO THE GROUND IN PAIN! Joy bringing Consuela to her corner as Terry is practically begging for the tag!

TAG!

James Peters: Terry is in! Joy moving back and grabbing a hold of Consuela’s hair as she pushes him right into Terry! TERRY WITH A LARIAT FLIPPING CONSUELA TO THE GROUND! Terry quickly bringing Consuela up as he lifts her off the ground! POWERBOMB SLAMS CONSUELA INTO THE CORNER! CCS ENZIGURI! RANDOM ACT OF VIOLENCE CONNECTS AS TERRY SLAMS CONSUELA TO THE GROUND AND GOES FOR THE PIN!

OOONNNEEE!!!

TTTTWWWWOOOO!!!!

Rich Russillo: ANDREA BREAKS UP THE PIN! Andrea is right back into this match as Joy quickly enters the ring. INVERTED STOMP FACEBREAKER! ANDREA CONNECTS WITH XOXO ON JOY AS SHE ROLLS OUT OF THE RING! Andrea quickly going to her corner as Consuela crawls for her life! She’s almost there but Terry is up as he leaps towards her!

TAG!

James Peters: ANDREA IS TAGGED INTO THIS MATCH! Andrea jumps into this match as Terry quickly gets up to his feet. Terry running over to Andrea but Andrea takes him down with a dropkick! Andrea grabbing Terry by the head and bringing him up. ANDREA WITH A NECKBREAKER SENDING TERRY DOWN! Terry trying to roll away but Andrea is on the hunt as she quickly grabs the arm of Terry and brings him up. SHORT ARM CLOTHESLINE TAKES HIM DOWN!

Rich Russillo: Andrea falling into a corner as Terry is dazed getting up to his feet. Andrea running at Terry! TERRY WITH A SPINEBUSTER OUT OF NOWHERE AS BOTH OF THEM ARE DOWN! Terry with a big move as he slowly crawls to pull himself up. Andrea is up now stunned as Terry is right behind her like a shark stalking his prey. LOCKED IN THE CHAMBERS! NO! Andrea with a sharp elbow before Terry could execute it pushing him back. Andrea quickly irish whipping Terry as he falls into a corner!

TAG!

James Peters: JOY HAS TAGGED HERSELF IN! Joy quickly enters as Andrea just now realizes! Joy with a clothesline right to Andrea out of the gate! Andrea quickly getting up though trying to keep the pace. But Joy with a dropkick sending her back! Andrea getting up once more as she swings a punch at Joy! BUT JOY QUICKLY DUCKS UNDER AS SHE TAKES ANDREA’S HEAD OFF WITH A ROUNDHOUSE KICK!

Rich Russillo: Andrea’s up as she grabs the ropes trying to tag out to Consuela but that isn’t going to happen as Joy grabs her and pulls her over. JOY WITH A STIFF SLAP RIGHT TO THE SIDE OF ANDREA’S FACE! That surely made an effect as Andrea falls to her knees. Joy attempting another one but Andrea grabs the hand! Andrea up on her feet as she gains balance. ANDREA WITH A HIGH KICK RIGHT TO THE HEAD OF JOY KNOCKING HER DOWN!

James Peters: Joy caught by surprise as her eyes are widening slowly bringing herself up to her feet. Andrea not wasting a moment as she pulls Joy in! DOUBLE KNEE FACEBREAKER! Joy still up as Andrea grabs her! XOXO! INVERTED STOMP FACEBREAKER CONNECTS ONCE MORE ON JOY AS ANDREA ATTEMPTS A PIN!

OOONNNEEE!!!

TTTTWWWWOOOO!!!!

TTTTTHHH-

Rich Russillo; JOY POWERS OUT! Andrea is showing growing frustration as she’s getting up to her feet now. She’s climbing up the turnbuckles I think it’s clear she wants to finish it right now! TERRY! Terry clubbing Andrea right on the head stunning her! Andrea in a dangerous position as Terry isn’t done. Terry climbing up and joining Andrea what sick move could he be thinking?! OH MY GOD! TERRY WITH A SUPERPLEX TO THE OUTSIDE OF THE RING! Consuela entering the ring assessing the situation for her team. BREAK YA FACE! JOY OUT OF NOWHERE WITH THE POP UP KNEE STRIKE AS BOTH OF THEM FALL! Terry in pain but he slowly brings himself up and to the corner as Joy slowly crawls!

TAG!

James Peters: Terry is in this match and right now he’s just picking up the pieces. Terry dropping down and grabbing Andrea rolling her into the ring. Andrea slowly getting up though as Terry rolls into the ring. TERRY GRABS ANDREA! BUT ANDREA WITH A SPINNING BACKFIST BEFORE TERRY CAN DO ANYTHING! Terry left stunned as Andrea’s burst of energy caught him by surprise! Andrea with multiple chops sending Terry back. Wait Terry grabbing Andrea! Terry with a big chop that could leave Gavin Kirkland crying!

Rich Russillo: Andrea falling back as she falls into a corner now and Terry runs at her. Terry attempts a clothesline but Andrea rolls out of the way just in time! Terry turning around as Andrea runs towards her. RUNNING BLOCKBUSTER BY ANDREA WITH EXTRAORDINARY STRENGTH TAKING DOWN TERRY IN A INSTANT! Andrea wasting no time leaping for her corner!

TAG!

James Peters: CONSUELA IS TAGGED INTO THIS MATCH! Consuela enters the ring as she quickly runs at Terry! TERRY ATTEMPTS A GERMAN SUPLEX BUT CONSUELA LANDS ON HER FEET QUICKLY! Terry goes to a knee as Consuela is ready for him. Consuela with a kick right to the face of Terry! Terry stunned but is still keeping himself up as Consuela drags him up herself. SPANISH FLY! NO! Terry with a big elbow right to the side of Consuela’s face taking her back! Terry gaining control as she runs at Consuela! TERRY WITH A SPEAR SENDING CONSUELA OUT OF THE RING!

Rich Russillo: Both of them are down but not down for long as they slowly begin to show signs of life now. Terry grabbing a hold of a barricade pulling himself up as Consuela grabs a hold of the ring apron in the process. Terry up as he grabs the barricade and leans against it. CONSUELA RAMMING TERRY RIGHT INTO THE BARRICADE OUT OF NOWHERE! Consuela grabbing Terry and rolling him into the ring as Terry rolls himself over to the center of the ring quickly trying to gain some distance. Consuela rolls into the ring now as she yells at Terry to get up. I think I know what’s coming here! LA RODILLA DE LA MUERTE!

James Peters: WAIT! CONSUELA FALLS INTO TERRY! TERRY LIFTING CONSUELA UP ON HER SHOULDERS! THE RESISTANCE IS STRONG AS TERRY EXECUTES! T-5! T-5 CONNECTS AS TERRY QUICKLY GOES FOR A PIN ON A DOWN CONSUELA!

OOONNNEEE!!!

Rich Russillo: WAIT! ANDREA ENTERS THE RING AND RUNS OVER!

TTTTWWWWOOOO!!!!

James Peters: SHE LEAPS!

TTTTTHHHHHRRRRREEEEE!!!!!

Rich Russillo: BREAKUP- TOO LATE!

(DING! DING! DING!)

(‘Natural’ plays as Terry Chambers quickly pulls himself out of the ring and out of the grasp of Andrea Valentine. Terry gets up to his feet and eyes his King of Elite opponent with a smirk as he gets joined by Joy Cassidy and both raise their hands in the air in victory)

Bella Braxton: Ladies and gentlemen here are your winners, THE TEAM OF TERRY CHAMBERS AND JOY CASSIDY!!!!!!!!!!

James Peters: What an excellent match we’ve seen here tonight as the underdog team of Terry and Joy come out with the win! Which questions could this possibly be a preview for King of Elite?

Rich Russillo: :whoa: Let’s not jump that far here. Terry tonight managing to get his firstl victory over Andrea and I’m sure he’s excited about that, but he still hasn’t pinned Andrea in a match. Whilst that may not predict who is going to be EAW World Champion I’m sure this is going to fuel the match even more! As for Joy this is a huge statement going into her Iconic Cup match now as this is a big win! And if I could say possibly the biggest win of her career! Congratulations to both teams but in the end Terry and Joy pulled out the win!

(The last shot is of Andrea helping Consuela up to her feet and out of the ring. Consuela is a bit shaken and confused as everything happened in a blur. Andrea looks down the ramp and locks eyes with Terry and shakes her head. Voltage fades to commercial break.)

(Commercial break for Microsoft Surface Pro.)

(Voltage opens to the guerilla area where Zak Simmons and Shawn Sturgis are standing by. Shawn’s match is up next, but Simmons and Sturgis are both in deep conversation about something. Chances are it doesn’t have anything to do with the Big Bak Bhampionship that is slung over Zak’s shoulder.)

Zak Simmons: Did you see the look on his face? Dude was shook that we showed up, and rightfully so. I’m pretty sure Windgate wasn’t expecting two people to show interest in his championship.

(Simmons is referring to what went down on Dynasty a couple of nights ago. The newly crowned New Breed Champion, Justin Windgate, was being interviewed by Stew-O. Justin had made a promise to the EAW Universe that the New Breed division was changing but before he could tell everyone how it would change, the Voltage duo of Simmons and Sturgis showed up and interrupted everything.)

Shawn Sturgis: I think you and I are exactly what it means to be part of the ‘New Breed’ around here. We work hard, take no prisoners, and make sure we leave a lasting impression on everyone we face.

Zak Simmons: You’re damn right. I look forward to hearing that pussy reply, and when he does accept the challenge, I can’t wait to be a bhamp AND a champ.

Shawn Sturgis: We’ll see about that because that New Breed Championship will look real good around my waist.

Zak Simmons: :mjgrin: You know something, man? If you do manage to win the New Breed Championship, I would be fine with that because you would have earned it. The two of us have come along way and if our rivalry taught me anything, it’s that you’re a hell of a competitor.

Shawn Sturgis: :wow: I have nothing but respect for you and for the wars we have been in against one another. I was surprised at how well we worked together last week and it was a no-brainer to crash Dynasty with you this weekend and go for that New Breed Championship. You’re right that only one of us can win, and even though I plan for it to be me, I’d shake your hand like a man if it happened to be you.

(Simmons and Sturgis let the silence settle over them. They’re both thinking about their professional history with one another and what got them both to this point. The respect each of them are vocalizing for one another is not contrived. It’s about as authentic as you get in the crazy world of professional wrestling. After a moment, it’s Simmons who decides to break the silence.)

Zak Simmons: Who knew that bloodshed could create such strange bedfellows?

Shawn Sturgis: Amazing, isn’t it?

Zak Simmons: I meant what I said about how I don’t forget or forgive, but what we accomplished last week should put everyone on notice. We made a statement and I really believe that we should set our sights on tag team championship gold. Right now we got other plans, but after we take care of the pothead and one of us walks away as the New Breed Champion, I say we go for it. Voltage hasn’t challenged for the Unified Tag Team Championships all season and there’s no guarantee that Fire And Ice will be bringing home the gold if they manage to beat The ILLIONARES at King of Elite, so let’s go for it. Why not us?

(Sturgis takes a moment to think this over, and he’s pretty intrigued.)

Shawn Sturgis: I think challenging for those tag team championships with you would be great. Let’s do it. I think we can both agree that Windgate’s not stupid enough to turn down a challenge right after winning his first title in a million years. After one of us takes that New Breed belt off of him, I’m willing to rule the tag team division with you. We worked great together last week and got our new year started off right.

(Simmons nods and this time, he’s the one who extends his hand.)

Zak Simmons: The tag team division won’t know what hit ‘em.

(Sturgis shakes Simmons’ hand, thus signaling the beginning of a new found partnership on Voltage.)

(Voltage fades back to ringside where James and Rich are talking in the background.)

James Peters: Welcome back to Dynasty! Coming up next, a singles bout between the electric Korey Gaines, and The Fresh Prince Of Mid-Air, Shawn Sturgis!

Rich Russillo: Oh boy, I can’t wait for this one, James! The starpower these two bring to Voltage is nearly unmatched. A win tonight could launch one of these superstars into the main event scene, but they must be prepared to lay it all on the table!

James Peters: From these two? I’d certainly expect no less! This match will be a surefire classic, but enough with the chit chat, let’s dive right into the match!

(‘Thunderstruck’ by ACDC begins to play as Korey Gaines enters the arena.)

James Peters: Korey Gaines seems to have a little pep to his step right now. Earlier tonight, he vowed to get revenge on Shortfuse PAKA and Provencal, and bruh. I think Korey murdered Provencal.

Rich Russillo: :wow: Poor Provencal. He didn’t dese- well… I guess he kind of did deserve it.

James Peters: Korey’s shown great determination and motivation in his sophomore season of EAW, and tonight pure aggression. He’s back with a vengeance after last week and he’s out to show us why he is the most promising young talent on Voltage, and why he will live up to his bright future in EAW!

Rich Rusillo: I agree. Korey Gaines has proven to be more than hype, he has shown us why he should be taken seriously and plans to continue to do so. But Shawn Sturgis has taken out the toughest of the tough, he’s face some of the baddest, most nasty competitors you can find anywhere, and he has come out on top. He has also proven why he is a credible threat to everyone on Voltage. This match will simply come down to who has more perseverance, who is more substance over meer hype?

Bella Braxton: INTRODUCING FIRST, HAILING OUT OF OKLAHOMAAAA CIIIITYYYYYYYYY….WEIGHING IN AT 170lbs…..HE IS THE AERIAL WONDERRRRR….KOOOOREEEEYYYYY GAIIIINNNNEEEESSSSSS!!!!

(Crowd support Gaines with a chorus of cheers and claps.)

(‘Beautiful People’ by Marilyn Manson begins to play as Shawn Sturgis enters the arena to a mixed reaction.)

Rich Rusillo: Shawn Sturgis is still out to prove himself after losing the Big Boogie Championship to Zak Simmons. If you recall, The Woogieman was pinned that night, so Shawn doesn’t believe he truly lost that match. He’s got a chip on his shoulder, and seems to have moved on the New Breed Championship, but who knows what’s really going on with that?

James Peters: He’s proven himself on numerous occasions, but the hunger and strive to be the best is what maintains the greatness of a competitor. No matter what Shawn Sturgis accomplishes, no matter what heights he reaches, he will always have a chip on his shoulder, and he won’t stop until he’s proven every doubter wrong, that includes those who believe Korey Gaines will be triumphant tonight. Shawn Sturgis is as hungry as anyone to put a W on his record, and tonight is his opportunity to do so.

Bella Braxton: AND HIS OPPONENT…..WRESTLING OUT OF RIVERSIDE, CALLLIIIFORNIAAAA….WEIGHING IN AT 199lbs….THE FRESH PRINCE OF MID-AIR…..SHAWNNNNNNN STUUURGGGIISSSS!!!

James Peters: Both men are here and eager to fight! Let’s dive right into this!

(Ding! Ding! Ding!)

James Peters: Here we go! As this bout quickly kicks off, with both men immediately locking up, each one attempting to body the other…Korey Gaines quickly slips behind Sturgis, taking him down to the mat. That MMA training already playing a role in this match, as Korey Gaines controls Shawn Sturgis on the mat. Shawn quickly gets back to his feet and brings this match back to square one. Both men charge towards once again…SHAWN STURGIS COUNTERS THE LOCKUP INTO A GERMAN SUPLEX!! LAUNCHING KOREY ACROSS THE RING, DROPPING HIM ON THE BACK OF HIS HEAD!! WHAT A MOVE FROM SHAWN, EXPLODING ON KOREY GAINES!!!

Rich Russillo: A devastating suplex to begin this match! Korey Gaines appears to have made his way back to his feet, but he’s wearing the effects of that suplex, this is most definitely not the start Korey Gaines was looking for! Both men now more cautious to approach one another…Shawn Sturgis makes the first move as he charges at Korey Gaines with a nasty boot to the midsection…NOW A NECKBREAKER FROM SHAWN! Sturgis already targeting the neck, following the effect of that horrible German suplex from a bit ago, he smells blood in the water! Shawn now dropping elbows and knees on the back of Korey’s neck, these vicious strikes from a relentless Shawn Sturgis, that neck injury of Gaines appears as if it will be the focal point of Shawns gameeplan! I must say, it’s quite brilliant. Shawnn now brining Korey back up to his feet, possibly looking for another lethal attack to that neck …HE’S ATTEMPTING A DDT…KOREY GAINES IS TRYING TO COUNTER, DESPERATELY FIGHTING OUT OF THIS HOLD…HE DOES, HE SOMEHOW FINDS A WAY OUT, AND NAILS SHAWN STURGIS WITH A ROUNDHOUSE KICK!! LIKE A BASEBALL BAT SWINGING AT YOUR SKULL! THAT COULD BE A TURNING POINT IN THIS MATCH, THAT COULD BE EXACTLY WHAT KOREY GAINES NEEDED …NOW GAINES HEADING TO THE OUTSIDE, HE’S ON THE APRON, BUT WHAT COULD HE BE LOOKING FOR?!? James Peters: This is not a wise move Rich, he appears to be attempting something quite high risk, but with that neck…OH NO…DON’T DO IT …HERE HE GOES …OFF THE TOP ROPE, SPRINGBOARD HURRICANRANA!!!! HE SENDS SHAWN STURGIS FLYING OUT OF THE RING WITH THAT ONE!! MY GOD WHAT A MOVE, THAT ATHLETICISM IS A PRIMARY EXAMPLE OF WHY HE IS ONE OF THE MOST ELECTRIC HIGH FLYERS IN ALL OF EAW!!! HE’S TURNED THIS MATCH AROUND IN THE BLINK OF AN EYE, THE TIDE OF THE BOUT HAS TURNED IN HIS FAVOR! NOW KOREY GAINES IS GOING TO ATTEMPT ANOTHER HIGH RISK MOVE, HE’S LAYING IT ALL ON THE LINE TONIGHT…KOREY GAINES EXPLODING OFF THE ROPES…AND AGAIN, HE LAUNCHES HIMSELF ONTO SHAWN WITH A SUICDE DIVVVVEEEEEEE-WAIT, HE GOT CAUGHT, SHAWN CAUGHT HIM, AND HE DRIVES KOREY SKULL FIRST TO THE FLOOR WITH A DISGUSTING DDT!!! OH MY GOD NO…THAT MOVE COULD HAVE JUST ENDED THE MATCH, AND POSSIBLY PUT GAINES OUT OF COMMISION FOR GOOD, JESUS CHRIST! SHAWN STURGIS HASN’T FORGOTTEN ABOUT THE PREVIOUSLY INJURED NECK OF GAINES, AND HE IS WILLING TO DO WHATEVER IT TAKES TO LEAVE WITH A WIN, EVEN IF IT MEANS CUTTING KOREY GAINES CAREER SHORT IN THE PROCESS!

Rich Russillo: SHAWN STURGIS SHOWING NO REMORSE TONIGHT, NO HESITATION, MY GOD WHAT A HORRIFYING MOVE! Shawn’s attempting to bring Korey back in the ring…BUT HE LAUNCHES GAINES INTO THE BARRICADE, INFLICTING MORE DAMAGE!! HE ISN’T GOING TO GIVE KOREY GAINES ANY ROOM TO RECOVER, NO TIME TO GATHER HIMSELF, HE IS GOING TO CAPITALIZE ON THE WORK HE’S DONE!! SHAWN STURGIS NOW BRINING GAINES BACK IN THE RING AND HEADING IN FOR THE PIN….

(OOONNNEEEEEE….)

(TWWWWWOOOOOOOO….)

(THHRRRRREEEEEEEEEEE-)

Rich Rusillo: KICKOUT! A KICKOUT FROM GAINES, MY GOD AFTER THAT DDT ON THE FLOOR I HAVE NO IDEA HOW HE KICKED OUT! HOW HE SURVIVED. I’M NOT SURE HE EVEN MEANT TO KICK OUT, IT WAS JUST INSTINCT ALONE THAT KEPT GAINES ALIVE IN THIS MATCH!! Shawn seems as shocked as we are that Gaines survived, he thought he had it won! But he knows he can’t stop now, he knows if he is going to win he has to do whatever it takes, and he’s going to…HE’S SCALING THE TURNBUCKLES NOW, HE’S HEADING TO THE FLIGHT ZONE, HE’S GOING TO THE TOP…WHAT DOES HE HAVE PLANNED HERE …OH NO, HE LOOKS TO BE ATTEMPTING A LEG DROP FROM THE TOP, THIS WOULD SURELY END IT…SHAWN STURGIS FOR THE FINISH, WITH AN ULTRA LEG DROP FROM THE TOP-BUT KOREY ROLLS OUT OF THE WAY AND SHAWN LANDS FLAT ON THE CANVAS!!! THERE WAS NO WATER IN THE POOL!! KOREY GAINES ABLE TO ESCAPE THE ASSAULT AND NOW IT’S SHAWN STURGIS STRUGGLING TO MOVE, HE PUT EVERYTHING HE HAD INTO THAT LEG DROP FROM THE TOP AND NOW GAINES HAS THE ADVANTAGE, THE TIDE HAS ONCE AGAIN TURNED ON SHAWN STRUGIS, HE WENT TO THE WELL ONE TOO MANY TIMES!!

James Peters: That’s exactly right Rich, and now Gaines is looking to inflict his will, to control the match, and secure the victory! Gaines waiting for Shawn to get to his feet…NOW ATTEMPTING ANOTHER ROUNDHOUSE KICK, BUT SHAWN DUCKS AND NAILS A FOREARM TO THE FACE…NOW A FOREARM FROM GAINES IS RETURNED …AND ANOTHER FROM SHAWN, AND ANOTHER FROM GAINES, THIS IS AN ALL OUT HOCKEY FIGHT!!! THE BRAWL IS ON!! BUT SHAWN STURGIS GAINS THE UPPER HAND WITH REPEATED STRIKES TO A NOW DAZED GAINES, SHAWN STURGIS COMES OFF THE ROPES LOOKING FOR A CLOTHESLINE…BUT IS MET WITH A SUPERKICK FROM GAINES!! RIGHT TO CHIN!! BUT SHAWN FOLLOWS UP WITH A STUNNER, DRIVING GAINES DOWN TO THE CANVAS…NOW ITS GAINES WHO FLIES AT SHAWN WITH A KNEE RIGHT TO THE FACE!!! BOTH MEN ATTEMPT A SUPERKICK AND BOTH MEN DROP EACH OTHER TO THE CANVAS!!!! MY GOD WHAT A SEQUENCE, WHAT A WAR WE ARE WITNESSING BETWEEN TWO OF THE BEST YOUNG TALENTS ON THIS BRAND, THIS A TREAT TO WITNESS!!

Rich Rusillo: I COULDN’T HAVE SAID IT ANY BETTER MYSELF, BOTH MEN POURING THEIR HEARTS OUT IN THE RING, PUTTING IT ALL ON THE LINE FOR THE VICTORY, THESE ARE TRUE WARRIORS!! BOTH MEN NOW ATTEMPTING TO MAKE THEIR WAY BACK UP TO THEIR FEET …AND THEY HAVE, STRUGGLING TO STAND, BOTH MEN STARE EACH OTHER DOWN, THE COLD HARD STARE OF TWO SOLDIERS, FIGHTING TO THE DEATH…SHAWN STURGIS CHARGES AT KOREY GAINES WITH A HUGE BOOT, RIGHT TO THE JAW, AND NOW HE’S LOOKING FOR ANOTHER BIG MOVE …SHAWN STURGIS WITH “LIGHTS OUT” TO KOREY GAINS, DROPPING GAINES RIGHT ON HIS HEAD, THAT NECK STILL FEELING THE EFFECTS OF THE EARLIER ATTACKS FROM SHAWN STURGIS!! WHAT A MOVE FROM SHAWN, THIS IS HIS CHANCE ONCE AGAIN TO CAPITALIZE AND TO HAVE HIS MOMENT, TO SECURE THE VICTORY AND PROVE WHY HE IS THE MOST DOMINANT YOUNG TALENT ON THIS BRAND …Wait, he’s not heading in for the pin, he laid Gaines lifeless body down in the corner…. he’s heading to the outside of the ring …What the hell is he doing…Shawn Sturgis could have finished it right there…WAIT, HE WANTS TO PUT THE NAIL IN THE COFFIN, HE WANTS TO SOLIDIFY HIS STATUS AND HAVE HIS STAR MOMENT!!…AS SHAWN STURGIS HEADS UP TO THE ROPE, SCALING THE TURNBUCKLES, HE WANTS TO FLY, HE WANTS TO FINISH IT RIGHT HERE!!! SHAWN STRUGIS FOR THE FINISH, YOU KNOW WHAT HE’S LOOKING FOR …SHAWN STURGIS WITH THE FLYYYYYYY AWAAAAAYYYYYYYY!!!! THAT COAST TO COAST DROP KICK IN THE CORNER, AND HE NAILED IT, HE DROVE IT HOME, AS HE DROVE HIS BOOTS THROUGH THE HEART OF KOREY GAINES, SURELY SNUFFING OUT ANY HOPE KOREY GAINES HAD LEFT!!!!!! MY GOD WHAT A MOVE, THIS HAS TO BE THE FINISH, HE DID IT TO PERFECTION…BUT THAT TOOK SO MUCH OUT OF SHAWN, HE CAN’T GET OVER TO POINT HIM, HE CAN’T COVER HIM …HE CRAWLS HIS WAY TOWARDS KOREY AND BARELY DRAPES AN ARM OVER HIM, HERE’S THE PIN, SURELY THIS IS IT!!!!….

(ONNNEEEEEEEEEEEEE….)

(TTTWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO…..)

(THRRRRRRRRREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE-)

James & Rich: KICKOUTTTTTTTTTWGIOTIONTQBTMJBMNBBOPN!!!! HOLY SHIT, HOW!!!!!!!

(Voltage crowd erupts in awe, shocked to see Gaines still alive in this match after that move!)

James Peters: HOW RICH, HOW??!?!?! HE SHOULDN’T EVEN BE CONSCIOUS AFTER THAT, LET ALONE KICKOUT!!!!

Rich Rusillo: IT’S BECAUSE SHAWN COULDN’T COVER HIM, HE COULDN’T GET TO HIM SOON ENOUGH, THAT GAVE KOREY THE TIME HE NEEDED TO RECOVER!!! ONLY A FEW SECONDS SOONER, SHAWN WOULDHAVE WON THIS MATCH, KOREY WOULDN’T BE ALIVE RIGHT NOW, BUT HE IS, HE’S ALIVE AND SO IS THIS MATCH!!! THIS PLACE IS ROCKING, THE VOLTAGE CROWD ROARING OUT IN SUPPORT OF THESE TWO!!!

(Voltage crowd roars out with chants: “FIGHT FOREVER! FIGHT FOREVER! FIGHT FOREVER!”.)

James Peters: I AGREE, PLEASE FIGHT FOREVER!!!! SHAWN STRUGIS LIFTS KOREY GAINS BACK TO HIS FEET, ATTEMPTING TO FINISH IT AGAIN …NOW SHAWN HEADING OUT TO THE APRON…OH NO, WHAT DOES HAVE IN MIND …BUT KOREY GAINES HALTS THE ATTEMPT, AND DRIVES SHAWN DOWN WITH A ROPE HUNG PILEDRIVER!!!! OH MY GOD, HE JUST NAILED THAT PILEDRIVER, WHAT A MOVIE, HOW DID HE DO IT, HOW IS HE STILL MOVING?!?!?! NOT ONLY THAT, BUT NOW IS HIS MOMENT, iT’S JIS CHANCE TO SHINE …NOW HE NAILS THE DETONATION KICK, ANOTHER HUGE KICK TO THE HEAD OF SHAWN, GAINES OPPORTUNITY IS NOW!!!! HE’S HEADING UP TO THE TOP ROPE, DOING ANYTHING HE CAN TO SCALE THE ROPES, HAULING HIS BROKEN BODY TO THE TOP…THIS IS A SUICIDE MISSION…KOREY GAINES….NO WAY, HE CANT DO IT….GAINES WITH THE OKLAHHOOOMMAAAA TWISTTTEERRRRRRR!!!! THAT CORKSCREW SHOOTING STAR, HE NAILED IT, FLATTENING THE BODY OF SHAWN STURGIS, ITS OVER!!! KOREY GAINES HEADS IN FOR THE PIN!!!

(ONNNNEEEEEEEEEEEEEE…….)

(TWWWWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO…)

(THRRRRRREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE….)

Rich Rusillo: KICKOUT!!!! AKWOODOPPEIDFNJRER!!!!! HOW THE FUCK DID SHAWN JUST KICK OUT, WHAT TH HELLL?!?!?! THE STRENGTH OF THESE TWO MEN IS UNHOLY, SHAWN STURGIS SURVIVING WHEN NOBODY ELSE WOULD!!!!

(Voltage arena once again explodes with shock and joy!)

James Peters: LOOK AT THE FACE OF KOREY GAINES, I THINK THAT RESEMBLES THE FEELING OF SCHO KWE ALL FELT WHEN SHAWN KICKED OUT!!! BUT KOREY KNOWS HIS TIME IS NOW, HEADING UP TO THE TOP ROPE AGAIN …KOREY GAINES WITH AN IMPLODING 450 SPLASHHHHH!!!! THAT ONE FINISHED HIM, THIS IS IT, KOREY GAINES HEADS IN FOR THE PIN…..

(ONEEEEEEEEE…)

(TWWWWOOOOOOO….)

(THRRRRRRREEEEEEEEEEEE…)

(DING! DING! DING!)

James Peters: ITS OVER, GAINES DID IT!!! KOREY GAINES HAS WON!!!

Bella Braxton: HERRRREEEE IS YOOOUUURRRR WINNERRRRRR….KORRREEEEYYYY “THEEE ARRIEELLLL WONDEERRRRRR” GAIIINEEEESSSSSS!!!!

James Peters: Oh my lord, what a match we have just seen. A classic right before our eyes, both men displayed so much strength and heart. Korey Gaines may have won, but I can honestly say Shawn Strugis is in no shape or form a loser. He displayed excellence, mastery, and perseverance like no other. Congratulations to the winner of the contest, Korey Gaines! Thank you to both of these warriors for a classic match, and we’ll be back with more of the excitement coming up next!

(The camera takes another shot of the victorious Gaines before fading to commercial break.)

(Commercial break for the IBM Cloud. Let’s put smart to work.)

(Voltage fades back in from break and shows Bella standing in the center of the ring.)

Bella Braxton: Ladies and gentlemen the following is scheduled for ONE FALL!

Crowd: ONE FALL!!

Bella Braxton: Introducing first…

(‘CARION IS’ by LOVECraft hits and a good amount of the crowd is booing, meanwhile the rest seems to not know how to react as Lars Grier slowly walks out to the stage. He has a stoic look on his face as he slowly makes his way down to the ring, not paying attention to anyone around him, and only on the match ahead of him.)

Bella Braxton: Making his way to the ring.. Residing in Toledo, Ohio… Weighing in at 264 pounds… LLLAAAARRRSSSS GGRRRIIIEERRR!!!!

James Peters: Honestly, this guy creeps me out nowadays.

Rich Russillo: Same here.

James Peters: Since returning, Lars Grier has become almost a completely different person. Wanting to wipe away his former self or as he says, start anew. We all paid witness to what he did to Jake Smith at Christmas in Dubai. Now he’s looking to add another win to his record in the form of the Universal Women’s Champion.

Rich Russillo: That’s a tough task for anyone, but with the way this guy has been, a win here isn’t out of the picture. Far from it.

(‘Mark my Words’ by Doll Skin follows and the reaction completely shifts into cheers as Raven Roberts begins walking out to the stage. She has a focused look on her face as she stares down her opponent, Lars Grier, before calmly walking down the ramp towards the ring.)

Bella Braxton: And his opponent.. Residing in Las Vegas, Nevada… Weighing in at 139 pounds… SHE IS THE EAW UNIVERSAL WOMEN’S CHAMPION, RRRAAAAVEEENNN ROOOOBBEERRRTSS!!!

James Peters: I’m sure unlike Lars, Raven has someone on the back of her mind in the form of Sienna Jade, which may be a bit of a disservice to most, but Raven has competed under almost any disservice imaginable. I don’t think focus will be a problem here. Just in case though, she needs to make sure she brings her best. Lars Grier, he’s not someone to just brush off.

Rich Russillo: I’m sure Raven herself knows that seeing how she looked towards him. She clearly knows he must be a threat going into this, but if there’s one thing I’d say she’s aiming to prove, it’s that this Lars is the same as the one we saw two years ago. Do you think she can do it?

James Peters: Honestly, I don’t know. This is a match where I can’t predict any winner, so all I have to say is, let’s start this-

(‘Unf*ckwithable’ by Deez Nuts plays and the crowd collectively looks confused for a moment, before beginning to boo realizing who it is. Not long after, Sienna Jade walks out, but makes her way down to the commentary table with a headset. She mockingly waves at Raven Roberts, who is clearly annoyed at her appearance here.)

Sienna Jade: Hi guys.

James Peters: Sienna Jade, w- what are you doing here?

Rich Russillo: Yeah, especially after what happened on Dynasty.

Sienna Jade: Commentary. Watching the match. You know how it goes.

James Peters: Well, it looks like we’ve got a special guest commentator in the form of Raven’s challenger at Clash of Kingdoms, Sienna Jade!

Rich Russillo: Now, let’s start this match!

(Ding! Ding! Ding!)

James Peters: TALON!!! WHAT!? RAVEN JUST HIT THE TALON AS SOON AS THE BELL RANG! I STILL BELIEVE WE HAVE YET TO SEE EVERYTHING LARS GRIER IS CAPABLE OF, BUT IT LOOKS LIKE RAVEN ISN’T WAITING AROUND TO FIND OUT! THE COVER NOW BY RAVEN, AND THIS MATCH MAY BE OVER AS SOON AS IT BEGAN!

ONE! TWO!! THREE-

James Peters: KICK OUT WITH AUTHORITY FROM LARS! RAVEN’S GO-TO FINISHING MOVE FAILED TO GET THE JOB DONE EARLY ON, BUT IT LOOKS LIKE SHE’S NOT GONNA WAIT AROUND FOR HIM TO GET UP EITHER AS SHE STARTS DELIVERING THESE HARD HITTING MOUNTED PUNCHES!

Sienna Jade: WOW, this is the Universal Women’s Champion? I couldn’t imagine being this desperate when the match only just started.

Rich Russillo: You can see it as desperate, but to be honest I think Raven has the right idea here. We all saw what Lars Grier did to Jake Smith at Christmas in Dubai. Jake barely even had the chance to fight back. Raven doesn’t want to go down that same route. Raven now, WITH AN ARMBAR ON LARS! RAVEN TRYING TO TAKE OUT LARS’ LEFT ARM EARLY ON INTO THIS MATCH, AND SURELY THAT’D BE A GREAT SERVICE GOING FORWARD FOR HER, AND THAT’S ASSUMING LARS DOESN’T TAP HERE!

James Peters: Lars seems to be struggling in that armbar, and it looks like even if that early Talon couldn’t get the job done, this very well could! Lars for some reason isn’t trying to reach for those ropes, what on Earth is he thinking? Surely he’d have to tap out right?

Sienna Jade: Maybe the armbar isn’t a whole lot to worry about. Lars seems just fine to me.

James Peters: I don’t know if that’s the reason. Lars does look like he’s trying to fight, maybe he just doesn’t want to use the ropes or something. Wait, WAIT! LARS WITH THE SCHOOL BOY, IS HE GONNA TRY AND STEAL IT!?

ONE! T-

Rich Russillo: NO! LARS IS LIFTING RAVEN UP! LARS IS LIFTING RAVEN UP WITH ONLY ONE ARM, AND HE JUST DROPPED HER WITH A ONE ARMED POWERBOMB! BOTH COMPETITORS DROPPING TO THE MAT, BUT THIS ONE HAS ONLY JUST STARTED! Honestly I still can’t believe that this match started the way it did, and the fact that Lars was able to kick out despite being surprised like that, it’s incredible! Now it’s Lars slowly using the ropes to pull himself up, and it looks like he’s holding his chin after that Talon.

James Peters: Raven using the ropes to try and pull herself up, BUT LOOK OUT! LARS RUNNING THE ROPES, AND NOW HE- WAIT NO! RAVEN PULLS THE ROPES DOWN, CAUSING LARS TO FLY OVER THEM TO THE OUTSIDE OF THE RING! IT DOESN’T TAKE TOO LONG FOR LARS TO GET BACK TO HIS FEET, BUT RAVEN IS ALREADY RUNNING THE ROPES! FLIGHT DESTROYE- Oh no. LARS JUST MANAGED TO CATCH RAVEN WHILE SHE TRIED TO HIT THE FLIGHT DESTROYER, AND NOW HE’S WALKING TOWARDS THE STEEL STEPS! LARS KICKING OFF THE TOP OF THE STEPS, AND NOW HE JUST HIT AN ALABAMA SLAM, CAUSING RAVEN TO CRASH BACK FIRST ONTO THE BOTTOM STEPS!!

Rich Russillo: Lars looking around before deadlifting Raven off of the ground, AND NOW THERE’S A POWERBOMB ONTO THE APRON!! LARS ROLLING RAVEN BACK INTO THE RING, BUT HE’S NOT GOING FOR THE COVER JUST YET! LARS DEADLIFTING RAVEN UP ONCE MORE, AND HE JUST HIT A SIT OUT POWERBOMB! LARS NOW WITH THE COVER AND LARS MAY HAVE JUST PUT AWAY THE UNIVERSAL WOMEN’S CHAMPION JUST LIKE THAT!

ONE! TWO!! T-

James Peters: KICK OUT BY RAVEN! Lars just sitting there, likely trying to take time to recover from both the armbar and that Talon, although ever since Lars managed to escape that submission he’s been in complete control of this match. Raven’s in deep trouble, even if she managed to survive just now.

Sienna Jade: Did you guys really expect anything different going into this? Of course Raven’s getting battered. Just like she’s gonna get battered and bruised at Clash of Kingdoms.

James Peters: Lars now tossing Raven into the ropes- BUT RAVEN REBOUNDS OFF OF THEM WITH A CODEBREAKER! LARS MANAGED TO STAY ON HIS FEET BUT HE’S ON SPAGHETTI LEGS RIGHT NOW! RAVEN RUNNING THE ROPES, AND THERE’S A SINGLE LEG DROPKICK, CAUSING LARS TO DROP DOWN TO A KNEE!

Rich Russillo: Raven now, WITH A SUNSET FLIP BOMB! RAVEN RELEASING THE PIN AS LARS GETS UP INTO A SEATED POSITION, BUT RAVEN JUST RAN THE ROPES, AND THERE’S A DROPKICK RIGHT INTO THE FACE OF LARS! RAVEN HAS MANAGED TO GROUND LARS ONCE AGAIN, AND NOW SHE’S GOING BACK FOR THAT LEFT ARM AS SHE PULLS IT UP, BEFORE STOMPING DOWN ON IT! JEEZ THAT LOOKED PAINFUL!

James Peters: Raven pulling his arm back up before stomping down on it once again, and you’ve got to wonder just how much damage must’ve been done to that arm! Lars is trying to get back up but Raven grabs that left arm once again and- SHORT ARM CLOTHESLINE! JUST AS RAVEN TRIED TO GO FOR ANOTHER ARM TARGETED MOVE, LARS PULLED HER IN AND CONNECTED WITH A CLOTHESLINE THAT COULD’VE TAKEN HER HEAD CLEAN OFF! Lars holding his arm, and you can see just how much pain he must be in after those stomps!

Rich Russillo: Raven managing to use the corner to pull herself up, AND NOW LARS CHARGES IN- BUT HE’S MET WITH BOTH BOOTS TO THE FACE! RAVEN NOW ON THE SECOND ROPE, AND THERE’S A DIVING DROPKICK, CAUSING LARS TO STUMBLE INTO THE OPPOSITE CORNER! RAVEN NOW CHARGING IN, AND THERE’S A RUNNING ELBOW! RAVEN DROVE HER ELBOW RIGHT INTO LARS’ FACE AND THAT’S GOTTA HURT, BUT I DON’T THINK SHE’S DONE AS SHE RUNS BACK TO THE OPPOSITE CORNER BEFORE CHARGING IN AGAIN! RAVEN WITH- WAIT NO! LARS CAUGHT HER!! LARS JUST CAUGHT RAVEN AND NOW HE CARRIES HER OUT OF THE CORNER WITH ONE ARM!! DEADLIGHT DRIVE!!!

James Peters: WAIT, WHAT!? IT DOESN’T CONNECT!! RAVEN MANAGED TO ROLL OUT OF IT AT THE VERY LAST POSSIBLE MOMENT, AND NOW SHE JUST LOCKED IN THE WING BREAKER JUST AS LARS LANDES ON THE MAT! THAT WAS AN INCREDIBLE COUNTER BY RAVEN AND NOW LARS IS IN TROUBLE AS THAT LEFT ARM IS BEING TARGETED ONCE AGAIN! LARS IS IN TROUBLE, AT THIS POINT I’D SAY THERE’S A CHANCE WE MAY ACTUALLY SEE RAVEN TAP HIM OUT HERE!

Sienna Jade: Really? Raven isn’t going to win this match, especially not by submission.

Rich Russillo: I don’t know, Lars seems to be having a lot of trouble in this submission and unlike before, it looks like he’s actually trying to go for the ropes! Only problem is, they’re in the middle of the ring so Lars has to go pretty far if he wants to reach them! Lars has been very impressive thus far, it’d be a shame if he went out like this, but this is just what Raven Roberts is capable of! She’s the Universal Women’s Champion for a reason, and she’s proving it right now with how she’s been managing to take down this new Lars Grier we’ve been seeing!

Sienna Jade: Whatever.

James Peters: Lars is slowly pulling himself towards those ropes but Raven is just yanking on that arm, causing as much damage as possible! Lars still pulling himself though, he clearly doesn’t want to have to tap here! HE MAKES IT! LARS MANAGES TO MAKE IT TO THE ROPES CAUSING RAVEN TO LET GO OF THE SUBMISSION- BUT JUST AS LARS PICKED UP THAT LEFT ARM TO GRAB THE ROPES SHE JUST STOMPED DOWN ON IT ONCE MORE! What a ruthless display by the Champion! Sienna, if I were you, I’d be careful come Clash of Kingdoms if this is what Raven is bringing to the table.

Sienna Jade: Shut up. Am I really supposed to be impressed by this?

James Peters: Well I can’t tell you how to feel, but for you to not be at all impressed is a bit of a shocker in my eyes. Lars Grier has looked nearly invincible since his return, and Raven right now is destroying him.

Sienna Jade: If Lars somehow can’t beat Raven, he’s just not as good as me either. I don’t know about Lars over there, but I do know that I can definitely beat Raven.

Rich Russillo: Raven now waiting for Lars to get back to his feet and it’s clear that she has something in mind! Lars just barely getting back up, clearly not knowing what Raven’s about to do! Raven now running the ropes, AND THERE’S ANOTHER TALON-

James Peters: LARS JUST HIT A CLOSED FIST STRIKE RIGHT INTO THE FACE OF RAVEN!

Rich Russillo: WHAT A COUNTER! LARS JUST PUNCHED RAVEN SQUARE IN THE FACE WHILE AVOIDING A SECOND TALON, AND HE JUST USED HIS LEFT ARM TO DO SO, EVEN AFTER ALL THE DAMAGE HE’S RECEIVED THUS FAR!

James Peters: Lars walking over to Raven now, who’s just covering her face after that huge punch. You can see the frustration in Lars’ eyes as he lifts Raven up, AND THERE’S A STANDING GUILLOTINE CHOKE! LARS HAS THAT STANDING GUILLOTINE CHOKE LOCKED IN, AND I DON’T KNOW HOW RAVEN IS SUPPOSED TO GET OUT OF THIS! LARS HAS COMPLETE CONTROL OVER RAVEN, I DON’T KNOW HOW SHE’S SUPPOSED TO GET OUT OF THIS! NOT TOO LONG AGO WE WERE WORRIED ABOUT WHETHER OR NOT LARS GRIER WOULD HAVE TO TAP OUT, BUT NOW OUR UNIVERSAL WOMEN’S CHAMPION IS IN THAT SAME PREDICAMENT!

Rich Russillo: RAVEN FLAILING HER ARMS AND IT LOOKS LIKE SHE’S TRYING TO CONNECT WITH PUNCHES, BUT WHEN YOU CAN’T SEE WHERE YOU’RE HITTING, I DOUBT SHE’S VERY SUCCESSFUL WITH THOSE ATTEMPTS! RAVEN NEEDS TO EITHER GIVE UP NOW OR FIND SOME WAY OUT QUICKLY, OTHERWISE SHE’S GOING TO PASS OUT AND SURELY SHE KNOWS THIS! RAVEN IS SLOWLY BEGINNING TO FIGHT LESS AND LESS, AND I THINK IT’S BEGUN! I THINK RAVEN IS SLOWLY STARTING TO FADE AND SOON ENOUGH THE REFEREE IS GONNA HAVE TO CHECK ON HER!

James Peters: WAIT, NO HE WON’T! RAVEN JUST MANAGED TO GRAB LARS BY THE HEAD AND PULL HIM DOWN INTO A SMALL PACKAGE PIN!

ONE! TWO!! THREE-

James Peters: LARS KICKS OUT AND THAT ALLOWS RAVEN TO ESCAPE THE SUBMISSION! RAVEN RUNNING THE ROPES JUST AS LARS WAS STARTING TO GET UP, AND THERE’S A CANADIAN DESTROYER!!! WHAT A MOVE BY RAVEN, BUT THAT CAUSES LARS TO ROLL OUT OF THE RING BEFORE SHE COULD MAKE IT TO THE COVER! THAT CANADIAN DESTROYER COULD’VE VERY WELL PUT LARS AWAY, BUT NOW WE’LL NEVER KNOW FOR SURE AS HE MANAGED TO ROLL OUT! GREAT RING AWARENESS BY GRIER!

Rich Russillo: Raven seemingly taking this time to catch her breath after everything that’s went down so far. Lars is slowly starting to get up though, and I think Raven realizes that! Raven running the ropes, AND THERE’S A SUICIDE DIVE!! LARS COLLIDED WITH THE BARRICADE AFTER THAT, AND NOW RAVEN RUNS BACK INTO THE RING AS THAT COULDN’T TAKE LARS DOWN! RAVEN NOW, WITH A SECOND SUICIDE DIVE!! THAT ONE GOT LARS, BUT HE’S STILL GETTING BACK UP! RAVEN ROLLING INTO THE RING ONE MORE TIME, AND IT LOOKS LIKE SHE’S GETTING READY FOR ONE MORE! RAVEN RUNNING THE ROPES ONE LAST TIME! SUICIDE DIVE-

James Peters: LARS WITH AN UPPERCUT!!! LARS JUST HIT RAVEN WITH A HUGE UPPERCUT, STOPPING HER RIGHT IN HER TRACKS! RAVEN NOW JUST FALLING THROUGH THE ROPES OUT OF THE RING, AND THAT WAS A GREAT COUNTER AS IT LOOKS LIKE BOTH COMPETITORS ARE DOWN RIGHT NOW! NEITHER LARS NOR RAVEN IS UP, AND THE REFEREE’S COUNT IS NOW STARTING!

Referee: One!… Two!

Sienna Jade: She can’t even get inside of a ring and I’m supposed to be worried about her? Come on, that uppercut was nothing.

Referee: Three!… Four!

Rich Russillo: I don’t know how much I agree with that. Nonetheless, it looks like both competitors are beginning to stir.

Referee: Five!… Six!

James Peters: I don’t agree either. That uppercut was out of nowhere when Raven had no chance of defending herself. Now both competitors have to somehow make it back into the ring after what just happened.

Referee: Seven!… Eight!

Rich Russillo: Lars back into the ring…

Referee: Nine!… T-

Rich Russillo: AND LARS ROLLS BACK OUT, RESTARTING THE COUNT! Lars could’ve had this match won by countout, but it looks like he wants a definitive win AS HE GRABS RAVEN AND EFFORTLESSLY THROWS HER INTO THE RINGPOST! RAVEN COLLIDED WITH THE POST FACE FIRST, THAT HAD TO HURT!

James Peters: Lars picking Raven up now, AND IT LOOKS LIKE HE’S GOING FOR ANOTHER- WAIT NO! LARS HAD RAVEN IN A POWERBOMB POSITION, BUT RAVEN IS MANAGING TO FIGHT OUT OF HIS GRASP! RAVEN GRABBING ONTO THE ROPES NOW, AND SHE MANAGES TO PULL HERSELF ONTO THE APRON BEFORE PUSHING LARS AWAY! RAVEN NOW, WITH A DIVING THESZ PRESS FROM THE APRON! THE CROWD IS ALL CHEERING IN FAVOR OF RAVEN HERE AS THE CHAMPION SENDS LARS BACK INTO THE RING BEFORE CLIMBING UP TO THE TOP ROPE! DIVING MISSILE DROPKICK!

Rich Russillo: RAVEN BACK ON HER FEET NOW AS LARS GRIER SLOWLY GETS BACK TO HIS FEET, AND NOW SHE RUNS THE ROPES, BUT LARS STOPS HER WITH A BOOT TO THE FACE! LARS NOW RUNNING THE ROPES AS RAVEN IS ON SPAGHETTI LEGS- BUT RAVEN DUCKS WHAT WOULD’VE BEEN A HUGE LARIAT, BEFORE DELIVERING A SNAPMARE! RAVEN NOW WITH AN IMPRESSIVE BACK HANDSPRING, AND THERE’S A DROPKICK TO THE BACK OF THE HEAD! USUALLY RAVEN DOES A HIP TOSS FOLLOWED BY A DROPKICK TO THE OPPONENTS FACE, BUT THAT WAS AN IMPRESSIVE WAY TO SWITCH THINGS UP WITH HER OPPONENT TONIGHT!

James Peters: RAVEN NOW RUNNING TOWARDS THE ROPES AS LARS IS DOWN, AND THERE’S A LIONSAULT! COVER NOW BY RAVEN ROBERTS!

ONE! TWO!! T-

James Peters: LARS KICKS OUT!!

Sienna Jade (sarcastically): Wow.. How surprising..

James Peters: Sienna, I understand that you’re not the biggest fan of Raven and all, but are you really not impressed by anything you’ve seen so far? I find that hard to believe.

Sienna Jade: What is there to be impressed about when you know you’re better than both of the people in the ring?

James Peters: Well, I guess you’ve got a point, even if I don’t necessarily agree.

Rich Russillo: Raven now climbing to the top rope, but to my surprise it looks like she’s waiting for Lars to get back up! Lars using the ropes to do so, and- WAIT! LARS JUST SHOVED RAVEN’S FEET OUT FROM UNDER HER OUT OF NOWHERE! RAVEN WANTED LARS ON HIS FEET TO CONNECT WITH A DIVING MOVE, BUT JUST AS HE WAS PULLING HIMSELF UP USING THE ROPES, LARS RUSHED OVER AND PUSHED RAVEN’S LEGS OUT! LARS WASTING NO TIME IN CLIMBING UP TO THE TOP NOW, AND OH MY GOD! WHAT A SUPERPLEX!!

James Peters: LARS JUST HIT A HUGE SUPERPLEX, AND SOMEHOW IT LOOKS LIKE HE’S GONNA LIVE TO TELL THE TALE AS HE SLOWLY BEGINS TO CRAWL OVER TO RAVEN! LARS GOING FOR THE COVER NOW, AND JUST LIKE BEFORE THIS MATCH MAY BE OVER, ONLY RIGHT NOW IT LOOKS LIKE LARS IS GONNA GET THE WIN!

ONE! TWO!! THREE!!!

James Peters: WHAT!? RAVEN- RAVEN JUST GOT THE SHOULDER UP!! HOW DID SHE DO IT!? HOW DID SHE SURVIVE AFTER THAT!?

Rich Russillo: The fight these two are bringing, I’ll just never be able to understand it! Lars still looks completely focused on this match, but you can just see it in his eyes. Even he thought this match was over! Even so, Lars needs to keep going. He needs to find a way to put this match to an end, and.. It looks like that’s what he’s about to do. Lars backing up into the corner, and you can tell he wants Raven on her feet, even if that’ll take a little while! I don’t like this, Raven is clearly in trouble!

James Peters: Raven is crawling towards the turnbuckles, trying her best to use them to get up. That’s not the best idea right now, but she clearly doesn’t know that! Lars is patiently waiting for her to get up, and now he’s getting what he was waiting for! Raven turning around- AND THERE’S THE RAVENBEAK- WAIT NO! RAVEN MOVED OUT OF THE WAY AS LARS CRASHES INTO THE MIDDLE ROPE! RAVEN RUNNING THE ROPES NOW, AND THERE’S A DROPKICK TO THE BACK OF LARS, SENDING HIM BACK THROUGH THE ROPES! HOW IS RAVEN DOING THIS!?

Rich Russillo: Lars is on the apron now as Raven runs the ropes- BUT RAVEN IS MET WITH A SHOULDER TO THE MIDSECTION! LARS NOW GETTING BACK INTO THE RING, AND THERE’S AN IRISH WHIP WITH AUTHORITY AS RAVEN BOUNCES OFF OF THE TURNBUCKLES! LARS NOW CHARGING IN!! RAVENBEAK- WHAT!? NO!! ONCE AGAIN RAVEN AVOIDS IT, AND THIS TIME LARS IS SENT SHOULDER FIRST INTO THE RING POST! LARS GETTING OUT OF THE CORNER NOW WHILE DROPPING TO A KNEE, AND NOW THERE’S THE FACELIFT!! THE FACELIFT CONNECTS, RAVEN MAY HAVE THIS MATCH WON!!

Sienna Jade: Wow.. Is she really gonna do it?

James Peters: Raven backing into the corner, and I think we’re reaching the final moments of this match! Lars is slowly finding his way back to his feet, and I think we all know what Raven is setting up for!

Sienna Jade: Nah, she won’t. Bye guys!

James Peters: Huh? What is she..? Anyways, Lars has managed to find his way back to his feet, AND NOW RAVEN CHARGES IN!

Rich Russillo: BUT SIENNA JADE JUST LAID RAVEN OUT WITH HER OWN CHAMPIONSHIP!! WOW, SIENNA HAS JUST LAID OUT THE UNIVERSAL WOMEN’S CHAMPION, AND IT LOOKS LIKE THIS MATCH IS OVER!

(Ding! Ding! Ding!)

James Peters: SIENNA PULLING RAVEN BACK TO HER FEET, AND THERE’S THE WITCHES HAMMER! What on Earth, why would she do that!?

Rich Russillo: It looked like Raven was about to beat Lars Grier by what looked like a miracle, but instead Sienna Jade took her right out! You’ve got to be kidding me!

James Peters: It was a great match too. These two were going back in forth in an incredible way. Lars has definitely proved that he’s surpassed who he was way back in 2018, meanwhile Raven has demonstrated why she’s the Universal Women’s Champion. Unfortunately, now we’ll never know how this would’ve really ended.

Rich Russillo: Maybe so. Even if Raven was so close to winning, she still didn’t win, and we can all thank that woman for that.

(‘Unf*ckwithable’ hits and the crowd is full of boos at this point. Lars Grier has made his leave, walking up the ramp while looking down at what had just happened between Sienna Jade and Raven Roberts, meanwhile Sienna is standing over Raven, holding up and posing with the Universal Women’s Championship.)

(Voltage fades to the backstage area.)

(Voltage reopens to the backstage area where the beautiful and blonde Hannah Marin is seen walking towards the lockerroom that belongs to The Woogieman. She is dressed in a fitted dress that hugs her curves and dips low in the front, and her blonde hair is down and flowing over her shoulders. Hannah wears a smile on her face as she stops in front of Woogie’s door and gently taps her knuckles against it. A few seconds later, the door swings open and Woogie is standing there. He’s showered and recovered from his match earlier with Komatsu Ogawa, and upon seeing Hannah, he removes his sunglasses and raises an eyebrow.)

The Woogieman: Hannah Marin.

(Hannah smiles sweetly at Woogie.)

Hannah Marin: Woogie. May I come in?

(Woogie thinks for a moment, and allows his eyes to linger over Hannah’s body. She realizes he is checking her out and she girlishly giggles, playfully reaching out and moving Woogie’s chin up so he looks into her blue eyes.)

Hannah Marin: My eyes are up here darling.

The Woogieman: :mjgrin: You can come in.

(Woogie steps back and Hannah slinks into his lockerroom, signaling for Woogie to shut the door. Woogie obliges and Hannah takes a seat on the bench. She motions for Woogie to have a seat beside her. Woogie sits down and Hannah brushes her hair back off her shoulder, no doubt giving Woogie a good whiff of her perfume.)

Hannah Marin: You put up a good fight earlier against Komatsu Ogawa. I thought you were going to pull the match out in the end.

The Woogieman: You win some. You lose some. Komatsu was just the better man tonight.

Hannah Marin: Indeed.

(Hannah places her hand on Woogie’s leg and takes a deep breath.)

Hannah Marin: I suppose you are wondering why I stopped by to see you.

The Woogieman: Perhaps it’s because you want a piece of The Woogieman’s strudel?

(Hannah’s face turns red and she shakes her head.)

Hannah Marin: As attractive as you are, Woogie, my heart belongs to Jesse Barlow. He got me off the streets and showed me a better way to live my life, and I owe that life to him. Jesse is the most generous and kind-hearted man, and there could never be anyone else in my life besides him. I am devoted to Jesse and his cause, and that cause is to rid this world of every bit of evil that plagues it. I reached out to you last week, Woogie, and I want to know if you have made a decision yet. I know that you are a reasonable and upstanding man, and surely you want to help us fix this horrible world that we live in.

(A smirk touches the corners of Woogie’s lips and he takes Hannah’s hand, placing it gently in her own lap.)

The Woogieman: I have done some thinking, Hannah. You see, The Woogieman doesn’t just do business with anyone. I have to make sure to protect my brand and not allow greedy little vultures into my personal space. I do appreciate that you approached me last week and were honest. You and Barlow realize that my star shines much brighter than anyone else’s does on Voltage and it’s not surprising you wish to use me for my popularity and riches.

(Hannah opens her mouth to protest, but Woogie places his fingers against her lips.)

The Woogieman: Shhhh. I’m not done. And while I appreciate your direct approach, I can’t say I like the fact your leader hides in the background and lets you do the recruiting for him. There is something about Jesse Barlow that I just don’t trust, and quite frankly, that I don’t like. I know a lot of people, Hannah, and I placed a phonecall to a buddy of mine that I occasionally play golf with. He’s a private investigator and I had him do some digging on Barlow.

(All the color drains from Hannah’s face and her confident expression basically crumbles. The Woogieman had basically just admitted to violating Jesse’s privacy and the blonde wasn’t really sure how she was supposed to feel about that.)

Hannah Marin: W-why would you do that?

The Woogieman: Well for one, because I can. And two, your Jesse Barlow has quite the past now doesn’t he?

Hannah Marin: We all have a past, Woogie, and Jesse’s is not something I hold against him. He was a victim of the system, just like I was, and he was forced into a life he never, ever wanted. Jesse’s adoptive parents FORCED him into a life of crime. He had to see and do unthinkable things thanks to them and even spent a good portion of time in jail. Do you really think that’s the type of life he would have chosen for himself if he had been allowed to have a voice??

The Woogieman: Ahhh Hannah. Perhaps Jesse would have turned out that way regardless of his upbringing.

(The blonde narrows her eyes and stands up from the bench, placing her hands on her hips.)

Hannah Marin: That is a rude thing to say, Woogie, and I would suggest that you take it back before I report back to Jesse with that.

(Woogie stands up as well and he looks down at the much smaller Hannah Marin.)

The Woogieman: I hope you do report back to Jesse with that, and when you do please let him know this. My guy found some information out about his biological parents in Kansas that I am sure he would be interested in knowing.

(Hannah’s blood turns cold and her jaw drops. That’s the last thing she ever expected to hear come out of Woogie’s mouth, and for a moment, she’s not able to think of a response. She does recover and squares her shoulders, schooling her face and narrowing her eyes.)

Hannah Marin: How can I be sure that you’re being truthful and not lying?

The Woogieman: Because I can list Jesse’s entire rap sheet for you while he was under the name Giovanni Luciano.

Hannah Marin: That will not be necessary, thank you. What do you want in exchange for the information about Jesse’s biological family?

The Woogieman: Send your master to me and let him find out himself. You can go now.

(Hannah bristles, not at all liking the fact The Woogieman just dismissed her. He jerks his head towards the door and Hannah’s fists clench at her sides. Finally, she spins around on her stilettos and stalks out of the lockerroom, slamming the door shut behind her.)

(Voltage fades to a commercial break.)

(Commercial break for the 2020 Toyota Camry. Let’s go places.)

(For the final time tonight, Voltage returns with Bella standing in the middle of the ring.)

Bella Braxton: LADIES AND GENTLEMEN… THE FOLLOWING CONTEST IS SCHEDULED FOR…

Crowd: ONE FALL!

Bella Braxton: AND IT’S A KING OF ELITE TOURNAMENT MATCH!!!

( ‘Alive’ by POD hits to a thunderous pop as Rex McAllister confidently marches onto the stage. He scans the crowd for a couple of seconds before striding down the aisle towards the ring. )

Bella Braxton: INTRODUCING FIRST! From Sea Isle, New Jersey, weighing in at 238 pounds.. REXXX MCCCALLLLLISSTTERRR!!

Rich Russillo: Rex McAllister knocked off Jayln Garcia in a blockbuster match last week to get into the second round of the King Of Elite tournament and he hopes to continue this upward trajectory by advancing further into this tournament.

( ‘Bad Medicine’ by Bon Jovi blasts through the speakers to an unrelenting, negative reaction from the crowd as Dr. Bethany Blue rises from the Gorilla Position with the EAW Interwire Championship on her shoulders. She smirks at the crowd before making her way down towards the squared circle. )

Bella Braxton: INTRODUCING FIRST! From Miami, Florida, weighing in at 128 pounds… SHE IS THE EAW INTERWIRE CHAMPION… DOCTOR… BETTTHANNNNY.. .BLUEEE!!!!!!!

James Peters: Dr. Bethany Blue continues to prove why she is the Interwire Champion and she proved it by vanquishing the threat that was Ms. Extreme to get to this moment. However, Blue has a huge challenge ahead of her in the main event of Showdown.

( DING! DING! DING! )

Rich Russillo: This match is underway as both McAllister and Blue quickly engage in a collar-and-elbow tie-up. McAllister uses his size advantage to muscle her into the corner. The referee forces them to break it up, but BLUE SNEAKS IN A FOREARM! McAllister is stunned by that forearm as Blue quickly grabs his arm and whips him into the ropes.

James Peters: Rex rebounds off the ropes as Blue follows closely behind with a clothesline! REX GRABS HER ARM AND CIRCLES AROUND HER!! REX EFFECT!! NO!! BLUE GOES AROUND HIS WAIST AND SHOVES HIM INTO THE CORNER. Rex bounces off the corner and back into BLUE!! SHE LIFTS HER FOOT UP!! SUPERKICK!!

Rich Russillo: NO!! THE TJD ATTEMPT FAILS AS REX GRABS HER FOOT AND PUTS IT DOWN! This match would’ve been over for either competitors if they’d had connected with their finishers. Rex kicks her legs, grounding Blue as he comes off the ropes! BASEMENT CLOTHESLINE!! BLUE COUNTERS IT INTO THE FUJIWARA ARMBAR!! THE DISLOCATION DOESN’T LAST LONG AS REX ROLLS OUT IF IT!

James Peters: Blue comes rebounding off the ropes! SOCCER KICK! NO!! Rex ducks and circles around her waist. He attempts to bring her down into a snapmare. BLUE FLIPS OVER AND LANDS ON HER FEET! Rex doesn’t know what he’s just seen as he runs into her! BLUE JUMPS UP AND FLOORS HIM WITH A PRECISION DROPKICK!! She quickly picks him up and follows up with a BEAUTIFUL FISHERMAN SUPLEX!! COUNT IT!

ONE… TW-

Rich Russillo: McAllister powers out! Blue is now perched on the top turnbuckle! HE STEPS OFF THE TOP AND FLIES ONTO McALLISTER! MCALLISTER GRABS HER LEGS IN MID AIR AND TRIES FOR THE DOUBLE LEG BOSTON CRAB!! BUT BLUE ESCAPES OUT IT BY PUSHING HIM AWAY!

James Peters: He rushes into her, Blue leans down and sends him over the top rope and onto the apron. She turns around and goes for a forearm, but Rex blocks it and responds with a rope-assisted enziguri. McAllister rolls over her shoulders, exiting the apron and going into the ring as she takes her down with a sunset roll. Blue rolls onto her feet and CHARGES IN FOR A LARIAT!! BUT MCALLISTER GRABS HER ARM MIDWAY, TWIRLS HER AROUND AND GROUNDS HER WITH A CLOTHESLINE OF HIS OWN!!

Rich Russillo: McAllister picks her up! AND HOISTS HIM UP FOR THE OLYMPIC SLAM!! BLUE GRABS HIS ARMS IN MID AIR AND DRIVES HIM DOWN INTO THE CANVAS WITH A CRUCIFIX DRIVER!! Blue doesn’t go for the immediate cover as she picks him up and turns him around. HE HOOKS BOTH ARMS!! TIGER SUPLEX! BUT MCALLISTER GRABS HER ARM AND SPINS HER AROUND!! AND DRILLS BLUE WITH A DEVASTATING BACKSTABBER!! HE GOES IN FOR THE COVER!

ONE.. TW-

James Peters: KICKOUT! McAllister quickly picks Blue up and lifts her up into a suplex position! Blue hovers over his shoulders, escaping the predicament as she grabs his waist and picks him up! NORTHERN’S LIGHT SUPLEX!!! The referee unable to record a pinfall as Blue immediately flips over the arch. BUT REX BRINGS HER DOWN INTO A GUILLOTINE CHOKE! BLUE GOT CAUGHT OUT OF NOWHERE AS SHE QUICKLY TRIES TO GET OUT OF IT. SHE USES HER UNDERLYING STRENGTH TO PICK HIM UP!!

Rich Russillo: Rex relinquishes the hold and hoists Bethany Blue up into the air! AND DROPS HER ONTO THE CANVAS WITH A GOURDUBSTER!! FACE FIRST GOES BLUE WHILE REX COMES REBOUNDING OFF THE SECOND ROPE!!! AND DEVASTATES THE DOCTOR WITH A BASEMENT CLOTHESLINE!!! HE GOES FOR THE COVER!

ONE… TWO…

James Peters: Blue pops her shoulder up and Rex now grabs him on the ground and lifts him up! INVERTED SUPLEX!! NO!! BLUE FLIPS OVER AND MANAGED TO LAND ON HER FEET!!! SHE IMMEDIATELY GRABS REX FROM BEHIND AND GOES FOR THE REVERSE DDT!! BUT REX BRINGS HER DOWN OVER HIS SHOULDERS..

Rich Russillo: BOTH INDIVIDUALS NOW MEET IN THE MIDDLE OF THE RING! BLUE JUMPS UP AND CLOCKS HIM WITH AN ENZIGURI!! Rex’s legs are swaying as BLUE COMES OFF THE ROPES!!!! AND CIRCLES AROUND HID BODY WITH A TILT-WHIRL…. GRADE C2!!! A TILT-A-WHIRL VARIATION OF THE SIGNATURE REVERSE DDT AS SHE HOOKS BOTH LEGS!

ONE.. TWO…

James Peters: MCALLISTER POWERS OUT AT TWO!! Blue becoming to get frustrated as she corners him into the turnbuckles. She whips him into the corner. McAllister counters it and sends her into the corner instead. MCALLISTER CHARGES INTO HIM!! BLUE GETS HIS FOOT UP IN TIME!! BUT MCALLISTER GRABS HIS FOOT, FLIPS HIM OVER AND PLANTS HIM FACE FIRST ONTO THE MAT!

Rich Russillo: A fatal whiplash off the canvas as McAllister follows up with a powerbomb! BLUE ESCAPES OUT OF THE HOLD!! SHE GETS ONTO HER FEET AND DECKS MCALLISTER WITH A KICK TO THE FACE! McAllister is wobbly as she rebounds off the ropes!! DISCUS FOREARM TO THE JAW! Dr. Bethany Blue is rocked as Rex comes off the ropes! SHE POPS HIM UP INTO THE AIR!!! AND CLOCKS HIM WITH A ROUNDHOUSE KICK! POP-UP ROUNDHOUSE KICK CONNECTS AS BLUE QUICKLY FOLLOWS UP!!

James Peters: REX SIDESTEPS HER AND BLUE GOES REBOUNDING BACKWARDS OFF THE ROPES!!! HE GRABS HER FROM BEHIND AND PLANTS BLUE WITH A RELEASE GERMAN SUPLEX!!! REX GETS BACK UP TO HIS FEET AND RUSHES BACK INTO HER!! BLUE SHOOTS OFF THE GROUND AND TURNS HIM INSIDE OUT WITH AN ANNIHILATING LARIAT!! SHE GOES FOR THE COVER!

ONE… TWO…

Rich Russillo: REX LIFTS HIS SHOULDER UP FOR A NEARFALL! Blue now making her way up to the top turnbuckle. Her opponent has taken a number of punishment and this could be a window of opportunity to close things in. However, McAllister rises up to his feet and quickly climbs to the top. He hooks her tights and goes for a superplex! But Blue uses her height to her advantage as she steps foot onto the ringpost and rolls over his shoulders! SUNSET FLIP POWERBOMB!!

James Peters: REX CLINGS ONTO THE ROPES!! McAllister is holding on for dear life while Blue tries her best to release him from the top. Blue lets go, pulls his head upside down and takes a step back! SHE GOES FOR A KICK!! BUT REX LANDS A DOWNWARD KICK TO THE FACE!! Blue meets the sole of his boot unprotected. McAllister now turns around, faces Blue and soars off the top turnbuckle! BLUE INTERCEPTS WITH A SUPERKICK IN MID-AIR!!!!!! BLUE CAUGHT HIM AS SHE SHOOTS THE HALF AND GOES FOR THE COVER!!

ONE… TWO.. T-

Rich Russillo: KICKOUT! What a great counter by the Doctor here as she impatiently waits in the corner. McAllister continues to be thunderstruck while he gingerly rises to his feet! BETHANY BOUNCES INTO THE AIR!!! AND GRABS HIS HEAD!! CUTTER!!! NO!!! MCALLISTER SHRUGS HIM OFF AND ROLLS HIM UP!! SCHOOL BOY!

ONE.. TWO… T-

James Peters: BOTH QUICKLY GET UP TO THEIR FEET!! BLUE WITH A ROUNDHOUSE KICK TO THE EAR!! WHAT A KICK AS BLUE GOES OVER TO GRAB MCALLISTER!! REX JUMPS DOWN! PELE KICK!!! BUT BLUE GRABS HIS FOOT AND TURNS IT AROUND INTO THE ELEVATED CRAB SUBMISSION HOLD!! THE FRACTURED IS SINKED IN AND BLUE MAY ADVANCE FURTHER INTO THE KING OF ELITE TOURNAMENT WITH A SUBMISSION VICTORY OVER REX MICALLISTER!!

Rich Russillo: Rex quickly crawls his way towards the bottom rope. He is so close, but Blue shortly releases the hold to pull him back into the center of the ring. REX RESPONDING WITH REPEATED KiCKS TO THE FACE AS BLUE LETS GO AND REBOUNDS OFF THE ROPES!! HE VAULTS BACK INTO MCALLISTER!!!

James Peters: REX TILTS OVER AND GRABS BLUE!! RINGS OF REX!! NO!! BLUE ROLLS AND ESCAPES OUT OF THE HOLD! BOTH ELITISTS GET UP TO THEIR FEET! REX DUCKS BLUE’S OFFENCE AND MOTIONS TOWARDS THE ROPES! BLUE QUICKLY FOLLOWS BEHIND AND CONNECTS WITH A SUPERKICK BENEATH THE JAW!!

Rich Russillo: He is stunned as Blue grabs his arms and traps them in between the ropes. Rex McAllister is caught in between the ropes, arms trapped as Blue has him where she wants him. BLUE NOW SIGNALLING FOR THE HEART PUNCH! SHE REVS UP THE ENGINE AND GOES IN FOR THE PUNCH!

James Peters: REX MANAGES TO GET HIS FOOT UP AND STOP HER IN HIS TRACKS! She is momentarily staggered as Rex releases himself from the predicament. Blue charges into him. Rex sidesteps and sends her falling through the ropes. Blue makes her way back onto the apron as REX RUNS THE ROPES!!! AND SPEARS HER OFF THE APRON!!! MY GOD!!

Rich Russillo: Both Rex McAllister and Dr. Bethany Blue are down and out at ringside after the devastating spear we just witnessed. McAllister is putting everything on the line for the opportunity to fully pursue the King Of Elite tournament and he is proving that more and more in this amazing match-up.

James Peters: They get back up to their feet and begin to exchange strikes! They are unloading everything onto each other as REX BLASTS HER WITH A BLOWING KNEE TO THE STOMACH!! REX PICKS HER UP INTO A POWERBOMB! BLUE GRABS HIS HEAD IN MID-AIR AND SPIKES HIM WITH A FACEBUSTER ONTO THE OUTSIDE!!

Rich Russillo: Blue now focuses her attention onto the announce table and begins to clear it! Rex is still dumbfounded by that facebuster as Blue walks over to him. BUT REX OUT OF NOWHERE WITH A KICK TO THE GUT! REX PICKS HER UP INTO A SUPLEX! BLUE ESCAPES AND SLIDES BACK INTO THE SQUARED CIRCLE! SHE RUNS THE ROPES AND SLIDES UNDER THE BOTTOM ROPE!! WRECKING BALL DROPKICK!!

James Peters: NO!! REX WENT INTO THE RING IN TIME TO DODGE THE AERIAL ATTACK!! Blue climbs onto the apron and steps through the ropes! REX FLOATS OVER HER SHOULDERS AND GRABS HER HEAD!! ROPE HUNG REX EFFECT!! NO!! BLUE SHOVES HIM AWAY AND SLINGSHOTS OVER THE ROPES!!! AND PLANTS HIM WITH A SLINGSHOT CUTTER!! THE REMEDY AS SHE GOES INTO THE COVER!!

ONE… TWO…. T-

Rich Russillo: KICKOUT!!! Blue now quickly following up as she hooks his tights and hoists him up into a suplex! FLATLINE! NO!! REX FLIPS OVER HER SHOULDERS AND LANDS ON HIS FEET! REX KICKS HER AND SLAMS HER DOWN WITH A TIGER SUPLEX!! AND KIPS-UP!! Rex showing off his athleticism as he smashes her into the corner with a clothesline and runs the ropes with her! RUNNING BULLDOG!!

James Peters: Blue shoves him away and Rex goes sliding in to the corner. BLUE GOES IN FOR A SUPERKICK!! THE TJD ATTEMPT FAILS AS REX TURNS HIM AROUND AND DRIVES HIM INTO THE CANVAS WITH A BACKDROP DRIVER! Rex doesn’t go for the cover as he goes rebounding off the ropes! HE JUMPS UP FOR A RUNNING CROSSBODY!!

Rich Russillo: HOWEVER, BLUE CATCHES HIM IN MID AIR!! AND SENDS HIM REELING OUT OF THE SQUARED CIRCLE WITH A FALLAWAY SLAM! McAllister is recuperating at ringside while Blue steps through the ropes and climbs the turnbuckles. Blue is looking for a moonsault of sorts, which may end it all.

James Peters: Where the hell? Rex just went under the ring through the apron sheets and Blue is clueless. Blue checks behind her to see if he’s in the landing zone, but Rex is nowhere to be found. Blue continues to look behind her shoulders as REX COMES OUT OF THE APRON AND CLIMBS TO THE TOP!! BLUE LOOKS IN FRONT OF HER AND SEES MCALLISTER!! REX HOOKS HER TIGHTS AND PICKS HER UP!! SUPERPLEX!!!

Rich Russillo: NO!!! BLUE KICKS HIS LEG, CAUSING FOR HIM TO SLIP AND FIND HIMSELF HUNG FROM THE MIDDLE TURNBUCKLE!! OH NO!!! BLUE SHOOTS UP INTO THE AIR!!! AND DRIVES BOTH FEET INTO THE HEART OF THE HANGING REX MCALLISTER, SENDING HIM INTO THE HARDEST PART OF THE RING!!

James Peters: BLUE INSERTS HIM BACK INTO THE SQUARED CIRCLE AND SLIDES BEHIND!!! SHE RUNS ACROSS THE RING!!! AND CONNECTS WITH A KNEE LIFT ACROSS THE BACK OF HIS HEAD!! THIS COULD BE IT!! COVER!!

ONE… TWO… THR-

James Peters: KICKOUT! A nearfall from Rex McAllister yet again and Dr. Bethany Blue is apoplectic. Blue now rushes out of the corner! TJD!! NO!!! BLUE MISSES THE SUPERKICK AS REX TURNS AROUND AND CLOCKS HER WITH A VICIOUS HEADBUTT!! Rex grabs her arm and pulls her in. BLUE FLIPS OVER HIS SHOULDERS AND HANDSPRINGS OFF THE TOP ROPE! SHE SPRINGS BACK INTO MCALLISTER’S SHOULDERS AND SPIKES HIM WITH A BELLY TO BACK PILEDRIVER!! THIS HAS TO BE IT!!

ONE.. TWO…. THRE-

Rich Russillo: NO!!!! ANOTHER KICK OUT FROM MCALLISTER!!! BLUE CAN’T BELIEVE IT AS SHE QUICKLY PULLS HIM UP TO HIS FEET! AND LIFTS HIM UP!! FlATLINE!! NO!! MCALLISTER FOLDS HER UP INTO A PINNING PREDICAMENT!

ONE… TWO… THRE-

James Peters: BLUE ESCAPES!! BOTH GET UP TO THEIR FEET AS BLUE SHOOTS IN FOR A CLOTHESLINE!! MCALLISTER GRABS HER ARM AND FLOATS OVER HER SHOULDERS!!! AND DRILLS HER WITH THE REX EFFECT!! THE REX EFFECT FINALLY CONNECTS AS HE GOES FOR THE COVER!!

ONE… TWO… THREE!!!!

Rich Russillo: BLUE POPS HER SHOULDER UP!! REX HELPS HER UP TO HER FEET AS HE SIGNALS FOR THE END!! HE REBOUNDS OFF THE ROPES AND FLOATS OVER HER SHOULDERS!! REX EFFECT!! NO!! BLUE PICKS HER UP INTO A SUPLEX!!! AND DROPS HIM INTO A PILEDRIVER!! THE FLATLIN-

James Peters: MCALLISTER TURNS IT INTO A HURRICANRANA AND SENDS BLUE COLLIDING INTO THE REFEREE!!! THE REFEREE IS OUT AS BLUE TURNS AROUND AND CHARGES INTO MCALLISTER!! HE SIDESTEPS AND SENDS BLUE TOWARDS THE APRON!! HE RUNS THE ROPES!! APRON SPEAR!!! NO!! BLUE GETS OUT OF THE WAY AND SENDS MCALLISTER CRASH LANDING ONTO THE RINGSIDE FLOOR!! Blue inadvertently took out the referee as she climbs to the top turnbuckle. McAllister is staggered at ringside as BLUE GOES SOARING INTO THE SKY!! DIVING SENTON!!!

Rich Russillo: MCALLISTER CATCHES HER IN MID AIR!!! AND DROPS HER ONTO THE APRON WITH A POWERBOMB!! MY GOD!! McAllister may have just murdered the Doctor in cold blood here as he gets her back into the ring! MCALLISTER IS ON THE VERGE OF ADVANCING AS HE SLIDES INTO THE RIN- WHAT THE!?!?!?

James Peters: IT’S THE ILLIONAIRES!! CHRIS ELITE AND AHREN FOURNIER OF SHOWDOWN ARE PICKING AWAY AT REX MCALLISTER AT RINGSIDE!! WHAT THE HELL IS THIS!??! Rex McAllister is completely fatigued from this main event match and the Illionaires are out here to send a message as they drag him out towards the announce table.

Rich Russillo: BOTH FOURNIER AND ELITE HOIST REX MCALLISTER INTO A POWERBOMB!!! AND SENDS HIM THROUGH THE ANNOUNCE TABLE WITH A DOUBLE POWERBOMB!! MY GOD!! Rex McAllister is out and the Illionaries are now running through the audience. Dr. Bethany Blue has woken back up from that devastating powerbomb onto the apron as she has a bright smile on her face.

James Peters: This is a window of opportunity for Dr. Bethany Blue as Rex McAllister could be out for the rest of the match! Blue gets back into the ring and helps the referee back up to his feet! The referee begins to count!

ONE…

TWO…

THREE….

FOUR….

FIVE….

Rich Russillo: Rex McAllister has still yet to move and Blue may have this match in the bag!

SIX…..

SEVEN…

EIGHT…..

NINE…..

James Peters: You’ve got to be kidding me!

TEN…..

( DING! DING! DING! )

( ‘Bad Medicine’ by Bon Jovi begins to play to an overwhelming reaction as the volume of the boos get louder and louder while Dr. Bethany Blue nonchalantly raises her EAW Interwire Championship in the center of the ring. )

Bella Braxton: HERE IS YOUR WINNER!! DOCTOR…. BETHANNNY BLUE!!!

Rich Russillo: I’m speechless. I truly am, Ahren Fournier and Chris Elite just stuck their noses in businesses that didn’t involve them and they screwed Rex McAllister out of a huge opportunity. Rex is still out as we speak and Dr. Bethany Blue stays alive in the tournament and it’s all thanks to the Illionaires.

James Peters: No doubt Chris and Ahren are livid that they have to go through Rex and Raven at King of Elite if they want another shot Heavenly Hell, and it seems like they decided to show up tonight and send a clear message to Rex.

Rich Russillo: We had an amazing match going on before they showed up, JP. Damn.

James Peters: 2020 is looking promising so far for Dr. Bethany Blue as she progresses deeper into the King Of Elite tournament. First, she defeated Ms. Extreme in the first round, and now she makes a surprise victory over Rex McAllister to go beyond the second round.

Rich Russillo: Next week we are going to see a rematch from earlier in the season. The good doctor is gunna take on Charlie Marr with the winner advancing to the finals of the King of Elite tournament. We all know how that match ended last time.

James Peters: :mjgrin: It’s not like Bethany lets us forget.

(The camera pans to Rex, who is just now sitting up amongst the rubble of the announce table. The frustration on his face is evident and it’s clear he’s not happy.)

(EAW logo buzzes.)

(EAW intro plays.)

(RECAP: The theme of this week’s recap is quite simply the insanity that was the EAW World Championship Extreme Elimination Chamber. Six Elitists entered the hellacious structure. Five men and women walked into the match determined to stop Charlie Marr from retaining his championship. A barrage of highlights from the match plays.)

(RECAP CONTINUES: Andrea Valentine and Ms. Extreme begin the match against one another. After a handshake, both women put down their weapons and enter into a friendly back and forth. Andrea would get the advantage by targeting Ms. Extreme’s ankle but before anything can come from that, the first chamber pod would open! Rex McAllister would enter the match and immediately take Andrea out at the knee with a bo staff!)

(RECAP CONTINUES: Rex would take out both women, including stabbing Andrea in the face and in the back of the knee with a piece of glass. Ms. Extreme would reignite her rivalry with Rex and take him down with her shattered glass baseball bat, but Rex would eventually recover and target Ms. Extreme’s ankle! With Rex standing tall and both Andrea and Ms. Extreme down and hurting, the next chamber contestant would be released.)

(RECAP CONTINUES: As the buzzer goes off, Ms. Extreme and Andrea would take Rex down! Terry Chambers would barge into the match and immediately target two of the Beating Hearts! Terry entered the match by using his chain to slam Ms. Extreme in the skull. Terry would beat Andrea to a pulp before lawn darting her into the side of the chamber. Rex would get involved, but Terry would also dispatch of him, coming into the match completely on fire!)

(RECAP CONTINUES: Andrea and Ms. Extreme would double team Terry until Rex got involved. All three would triple-team the Barbaric Carnivore and attempt to put him in his place. Right as the countdown for the next pod to open began, Rex would take Terry and slam him into Jack Ripley’s pod and shatter it! Luckily, Jack would be the next contestant out anyway, and Rex would immediately take him to task. Andrea and Ms. Extreme would go back to double-teaming Terry and all five competitors would literally tear into each other as the EAW World Champ, Charlie Marr, watched from his pod.)

(RECAP CONTINUES: The fans would wait with bated breath as the countdown happened for the last time. It was no secret who’d be coming out next. Jack, Terry, Ms. Extreme, Andrea, and Rex would all wait for Charlie to exit his pod. However, in typical Charlie fashion, the pod would not open which infuriated the other competitors. Charlie would lock himself in and it would take Terry, Rex, and Jack ripping the chamber door off the pod and breaking the chain to get Charlie out! All five competitors would beat the living hell out of Charlie. As Ms. Extreme went to eliminate Charlie from the match, Jack’s pride and emotions got the better of him. He would want Charlie all for himself and just like the camaraderie inside the chamber was shattered.)

(RECAP CONTINUES: All six athletes would wage a brutal, violent, and bloody war inside that chamber. The damage done to each of them before Charlie even entered would end up taking its toll. Despite everyone’s overwhelming desire to make sure it would end up being anyone BUT Charlie, it would be the reigning and defending EAW Champion who would reap the benefits of the work everyone else did. He would eliminate Jack, Terry, Ms. Extreme, and Rex from the match by either knockout or medical stoppage, leaving Andrea as the only person left who could possibly stop Charlie’s reign of terror.)

(RECAP CONTINUES: Andrea was all but out of the match. She was beaten, broken, bloodied, and left there to die at Charlie’s hands. He would seize her and wrap his arms around her neck. Despite still having some fight left in her, it was all but written that Andrea was about to suffer the same fate as her fallen chamber mates. That’s when the music of Malcolm Jones hit and everyone inside the arena nearly lost their minds. The former EAW World Champion, who was unceremoniously fired back at Bloodsport, would stroll out providing enough of a distraction for Andrea to grab her whip, the same whip Charlie had used to beat her bloody, and take him down! Andrea would pounce, wrapping that heinous weapon around Charlie’s throat and choking him out while everyone watched in delight. The referee would deem Charlie unconscious and Andrea Valentine would become the new EAW World Champion.)

(The highlight video fades out and the cameras cut to the inside of the Manchester Arena. Gold and white pyro is exploding as “33rd Blakk Glass” by Sosmula & Zillakami plays for the first time in 2020. It’s a new year, new decade, and a new era of Voltage, and the sold-out crowd is beyond thrilled. There is so much support for the new champion, the rest of the Beating Hearts, and for every single athlete who has been willing to bleed for Voltage this season. The first six months have been one hell of a ride, and the next six months promises to be much the same.)

(“33rd Blakk Glass” fades out and there are a few seconds of silence. The fans quiet down, waiting for what’s going to happen, and when “Roll With Me” by Charli XCX begins to play, the reaction is staggering.)

Bella Braxton: Ladies and gentlemen… please welcome the NEW EAW World Champion… ANDREA VALENTINE!!!

(Andrea steps out from the back dressed in ripped jeans, a modified ‘Beating Hearts of Voltage’ t-shirt, and Converse sneakers. Her blonde locks are down and flowing over her shoulders, and her smile tells her entire story. The EAW World Championship is on her shoulder and as she approaches the ramp, she stops and holds that belt proudly above her head. The fans have already started chanting her name, and the emotion Andrea feels at the moment is pretty evident. She pats her heart and makes sure she slaps the hands of as many fans as possible as she makes her way down to the ring. Once she’s inside, Bella hands her the microphone, but Andrea takes a few minutes to soak in the reaction. Long after her music has faded, and after it’s more than clear the fans aren’t going to stop until she starts speaking, Andrea finally raises the microphone to her perfectly glossed lips.)

Andrea Valentine: To say that I’m overwhelmed would be an understatement. I wasn’t even allowed to watch wrestling growing up. I grew up in a strict Catholic household and my older brothers and I would stay up late at night, waiting until we knew for sure our parents were sound asleep, and that’s when we would watch wrestling. I was enamored with it and the best thing I ever did for myself was accept a dare from my brothers that got me a tryout with a local company in Orlando. The rest is pretty much history.

(A smile crosses Andrea’s face as she thinks back to her childhood and how she broke into the sport. She went from backstage reporter and personality to the premiere world champion in the biggest company in the world.)

Andrea Valentine: When I signed with EAW, I knew that it wasn’t going to be easy to break-out. This company has always been full of talented women with big dreams, and I was no exception. When I got my break on the main roster, I was excited but at the same time, I had doubts. I doubted myself a bit and my ability to maintain the grueling schedule we have, and ultimately I ended up back at the EAW Performance Center. I’m not ashamed that I got sent back down to developmental. It made me stronger and really made me realize what an opportunity I have here. When I got the call to come back, I made it my goal that I would work hard, take everything in stride, and become the best possible version of myself that I could be. I NEVER imagined I would do the things I’ve done. The crazy matches I’ve competed in would never have crossed my mind. But one thing I will say is that I have really become a hell of a wrestler in whatever type of match I’m given, and man. I really am the EAW World Champion.

(The crowd explodes once again.)

Andrea Valentine: Everyone who enters this sport has world championship aspirations, and not everyone is able to reach that pinnacle. When I lost to Madison Kaline last year at Blood Letter, I wasn’t really sure when my next opportunity to compete for a world championship would be. Other opportunities came my way in the form of the Specialists Championship, so really winning a world title went to the back of my mind because I wanted to elevate the Specialists Championship and make my reign special. My first time around with that belt didn’t really work out, but my second reign was a dream. It means everything to me that I can forever be linked to my best friend, and she’s one of the people I thought about when this EAW World Championship was presented to me. There have been a lot of ups and downs, good times and bad, and so many memories that I will cherish long after my days as a wrestler are over. This championship… this means everything to me.

(Andrea takes a moment to lay the belt across her hands and look at it. She soaks up the sight of it, running her perfectly manicured fingers across her nameplate. She takes a deep breath before placing it back over her shoulder.)

Andrea Valentine: Obviously, I went into that chamber wanting to win, but I know Camille and myself were fighting for a much bigger purpose. Since the beginning of this season, Charlie Marr has been a thorn in our sides. Along with Veena Adams, he has made it his goal to make a mockery out of us and get us off this brand. Camille, Consuela, Raven, and I joined forces in order to stop them, and prove that we belong here, and ending Charlie’s shitty championship reign was the goal from the start. Deep down, I would have been content to see anyone but Charlie emerge from that match with the championship, and all of us had motivation to take that belt too. Charlie’s done nothing but piss this entire brand off. Karma has always been the biggest bitch and Charlie got bitchslapped by her real hard at Road to Redemption. All of his sins came back to haunt him, and it just so happens that I was the last person standing. Consuela put the final nail in Veena’s coffin, and that’s why the Beating Hearts of Voltage stand tall and proud right now. That’s why Voltage is going to look a whole hell of a lot better going forward. That’s why each of us now have a fair chance to get the things we want. There is no more Veena, and most importantly, there is no more Charlie Marr as the EAW World Champion. The ‘king’ is dead, and I’m fairly confident that it’s going to remain that way for as long as I’m the EAW World Champion.

Crowd: AN-DRE-A! AN-DRE-A! AN-DRE-A! AN-DRE-A! AN-DRE-A! AN-DRE-A! AN-DRE-A! AN-DRE-A!

Andrea Valentine: As EAW Champion, I promise to be a fighting champion. I’ll fight fair and I won’t cut any corners. I’ll make sure I give my opponents and challengers everything I have, and I’ll NEVER be someone who shies or runs away from a fight. Whatever stipulation, whatever opponent, whatever comes my way, I’m going to face it head on, with a smile on my face, and make sure that this belt really has a champion it can be proud of. This title has a long history, and it’s not one that’s always been full of sunshine and rainbows. But I plan to make sure my reign is one of the best ones in this company’s history.

(Andrea lowers the microphone and holds up the EAW Championship. “Roll With Me” begins to play once again and the crowd are still on their feet chanting the new EAW Champion’s name. Andrea heads to the turnbuckles and poses with the belt as Voltage fades into its first commercial break of the night.)

(Commercial break for Lexus. Experience the rewards of their curiosity.)

(Voltage returns and fades into the backstage area. The camera immediately cuts to Jesse Barlow and Hannah Marin, who are making their way down the hall. They stop in front of an unmarked lockerroom door and it’s Hannah who goes to knock. She takes a step back, returning to Jesse’s protective side, and a moment later, the door opens. Jesse’s partner for the night, Link Rexx, appears and he immediately glares at the duo.)

Link Rexx: Can I help you?

Hannah Marin: Actually, we are here to help you, Mr. Rexx.

(Link raises an eyebrow.)

Link Rexx: I don’t need your help.

(Hannah and Jesse exchange concerned looks.)

Hannah Marin: I wouldn’t be so sure. You were so quiet this week, not once opening your mouth to speak about the match and give Jesse the reassurance he needed to be able to trust you as a partner. It got us thinking that perhaps you feel as if you’ve bitten off more than you can chew here in EAW. This company is littered with filth and debauchery, but it is still the biggest wrestling company in the world and I understand why that might be a big deal for you and why you might be feeling some kind of nerves. While this match isn’t really that important to Jesse, he still wants to teach Zak Simmons and Shawn Sturgis a lesson, and that’s why we’ve both come to make sure you are going to do your part tonight.

Link Rexx: I’m here, aren’t I?

Hannah Marin: You are, but we had no way of knowing that since you couldn’t be bothered to speak out this week. This is an entirely different scenario than Christmas in Dubai was. This is Voltage and the last person you need to piss off on this brand is the man standing beside me. Jesse Barlow wants nothing more than to eradicate the undeserving people from this company, and we would hate to add your name to our list. There is a lot of potential in you, and a lot of good you could do around here, especially with the right people on your side. We want to make EAW a better place… a more virtuous place, and you are welcome to join us if you would like.

(Hannah smiles serenely at Link and then turns to look at Jesse for approval. He nods his head, which delights her, but Link doesn’t seem to be interested in her offer.)

Link Rexx: I would rather drink bleach than join whatever backwards crusade the two of you have going on. Rest assured I will do my part tonight to make sure we get the win, but beyond that? The two of you can get fucked.

(Link brushes past Jesse and Hannah, and heads out. Their match is next, but neither Jesse nor Hannah attempt to follow him. Hannah’s full lips curve into a pout and she looks up at Jesse.)

Hannah Barlow: I don’t trust him, sir.

(Jesse gives Hannah a reassuring smile and ruffles her hair.)

Jesse Barlow: It’s alright, Hannah. I’ll take care of him.

(That seems to satisfy Hannah and she follows Jesse. The scene fades to the ringside area.)

(Voltage fades back into the ringside area, and James and Rich are head talking.)

James Peters: Ladies and Gentleman, welcome back to Voltage! Coming up next is our first match of the night! It’s an exciting tag team bout, between newcomer Link Rexx and Jesse Barlow, who will face off with two men whose paths will once again cross, Zak Simmons and Shawn Sturgis! This match is an interesting clash of styles and personalities, it’s sure to deliver another great performance out of all four competitors!

Rich Russillo: Couldn’t have said it better myself, James. Although, can Shawn Sturgis and Zak Simmons put their troubled history to the side and work together to come out on top with a victory tonight? The wait is over, let’s dive right into this match!!

(‘Country’ by Upchruch begins to play as plays Zak Simmons enters the arena to a chorus of boos.)

Rich Russillo: Oh boy, the crowd sure do love this fella…But despite how you may feel about him, you can’t deny his results. He gets results and doesn’t give a damn how he does it, he is willing to cross any line, any boundary, as long as he gets what he needs. Is it honorable? No. Is it respectable? Hell no. Is it effective? Very much so. He has lived up to his promise, he has torn a war path through Voltage and looks to continue his hot streak tonight.

James Peters: I hate to agree with you, but Simmons has had a tremendous impact on Voltage and has shown to be quite a formidable threat. His matches with Shawn Sturgis have been brutal wars, with blood, sweat, and tears spilled in this rivalry. These two have a deep hatred for each other, but maybe somewhere under that hatred is a mutual respect. They’ll need every ounce of it tonight.

Bella Braxton: INTRODUCING FIRST…. WRESTLING OUT OF LEXINGTON, KENTUCKY …WEIGHING IN AT 245lbs…ZAAAAAKKK “THE MACHIIIINNEEEE” SIMMONNNNNSSSS!!

(Zak Simmons makes his way to the ring, not allowing the crowd’s harsh chants and attitude phase him.)

(‘Beautiful People’ begins to play as Shawn Sturgis makes his way to the ring.)

James Peters:Shawn Sturgis is one of the hottest new starts to emerge on Voltage! He has a very electric and unorthodox style, which combines Japanese-Strong Style, with an aerial, gravity defying style. He’s certainly got a bright future in EAW, but we’ve seen what this man will do to get at Zak Simmons, the lengths he will go…can he really put all that bitterness and hatred to the side and leave with a win?

Rich Russillo: I think so, these men are nothing if not intelligent. They have found their early success for a reason. It won’t be easy, but if these two men are as good as they’ve proven to be, they’ll be able to put their history to the side, win this match and leave with a win. Either way, Jesse Barlow and Link Rexx are in for an uphill battle against these two.

Bella Braxton: AND HIS PARTNER…WRESTLING OUT OF RIVERSIDE, CALIFORNIAAAAA …WEIGHING IN AT 199lbs…HE IS THE FRESH PRINCE OF MID- AIR…SHAWNNNNNNN STURGGIIISSSSS!!!

(‘Tokyo Ghoul’ by Highly Suspect begins to ring throughout the arena as Link Rexx makes his way onto the stage.)

James Peters: Another man the crowd love to hate. Link Rexx’s cocky attitude and disregard for the rules don’t make him a fan favorite by any stretch, but they could prove useful on Voltage. As cocky as he may be, his arsenal is packed with deadly weapons. He can drop you on your head, or tie up your legs and submit you, this guy is the real deal.

Bella Braxton: AND THEIR OPPONENTS….FIRST, WRESTLING OUT OF KANSAS CITY, MISSSSOURIIIII….WEIGHING IN AT 235lbs….LIIIINNNNNNKK REXXXXX!!!

(‘The Path’ by Senses Fail begins to play as Jesse Barlow and Hannah Marin enter the arena.)

Rich Russillo: I’m more than excited to see this guy perform tonight. He’s as cold blooded as they come, a true hunter. He loves the violence, the fighting and I that could very easily prove to be a deadly tool on Voltage. Link Rexx and Jesse Barlow have the potential to be a treacherous force on Voltage and in this match they have the chance to show it!

James Peters: That’s exactly right, Rich. Not every match is a championship match, or a main event match. But every match matters, because there are always important eyes on these matches. Impress the right person, you may just earned yourself a valuable opportunity in the near future. So if you’re not prepared to give one hundred percent in every match, do you really have any business being on Voltage, or even in EAW for that matter!

Bella Braxton: INTRODUCING HIS PARTNER…WRESTLING OUT OF HOBOKEN, NEW JERSEYYYY…WEIGHING IN AT 210lbs….JESSE “THE VIRTUUOOUUSSS” BARRRLOOOWWWW!!!

Rich Russillo: This youngster is a potent force, with no regard for your health. He might gouge your eyes, then stomp your head to the canvas. He also loves violence, to an unhealthy yextenet. A former ex-con, someone who shouldn’t be messed with, unless absolutely necessary. We saw a bit of a scuffle between Rexx and Barlow earlier tonight, it’ll be interesting to see how they operate as a team.

James Peters: 210lbs, 6’1 and his favorite weapon is the brass knuckles, talk about intimidating, sheesh. A potential alliance between these two could be dangerous, despite their lack of experience. Now everyone is here, ready and willing to fight! Let’s dive right into this match!!

(Jesse Barlow enters the ring quickly, motioning to the referee to begin the match.)

(DING! DING! DING!)

James Peters: HERE WE GO! Jesse Barlow and Shawn Sturgis are going to start this match, both men circle each other trying to gain an early advantage…But Jesse Barlow storms Zak Simmons, knocking him off the apron!! It’s a smart strategy to get in the head of Zak Simmons early, especially considering the tumultuous history between Simmons and Sturgis. Now Sturgis and Barlow lock up, jockeying for position…The larger Barlow bodies Shawn back to the corner, making the tag allowing Link Rexx to enter the ring…He delivers a NASTY boot to the midsection of Shawn Sturgis..THEN A JAWBREAKER TO SHAWN!! A GREAT SEQUENCE FROM LINK!! Rexx attempting to lift SHawn to his feet, potentially looking for a brainbuster?!?! HE’S GONNA DO IT, HE’S GONNA DROP SHAWN ON HIS HEAD, EARLY ON LOOKING TO END IT…BUT SHAWN STURGIS ESCAPES OUT THE BACK DOOR, HE TURNS IT INTO A GERMAN SUPLEX!! DROPPING LINK RIGHT ON HIS NECK, YIKES!! Sturgis does not look impressed that Rexx was going to attempt a brainbuster, as he makes the tag to Zak Simmons, who’s eager to get in on the action…NOW SIMMONS IS BRUTALIZING REXX, A STORM OF STRIKES, HE’S TRYING TO BLOODY LINK REXX, SENDING A MESSAGE TO BARLOW OF WHAT’S TO COME!!

Rich Russillo: SIMMONS LIFTS REXX AGAIN …AND HE SENDS HIM CRASHING DOWN WITH A SAMOAN DROP!! A SPINE RATTLING SAMOAN DROP!! THEN HE TURNS INTO A DRAGON SLEEPER, SIMMONS POSSIBLE ABOUT TO MAKE QUICK WORK OF LINK REXX…JESSE BARLOW’S GRABBED THE REFEREE’S ATTENTION, OH NO, ALLOWING TO REXX TO GOUGE THE EYES OF ZAK SIMMONS, A CLEAR SCRAPE OF THE EYES!! Simmons escapes back to the corner, tagging in Shawn Sturgis..STURGIS QUICKLY COMES OFF THE ROPES WITH A SPRINGBOARD MOONSAULT CONNECTING SPOT ON WITH LINK REXX!! WHAT A MOVE FROM SHAWN, THE ATHLETICISM IS THROUGH THE ROOF!!

(Crowd sends a large cheer to Shawn Sturgis, commending him on his epic attack!)

James Peters: SHAWN STURGIS HEADING INTO HE COVER, TRYING TO PUT LINK AWAY HERE….

(ONNNEEEEEE….)

(TWOOOOOOO….)

James Peters: KICKOUT AT 2! REXX SURVIVES, BUT FOR HOW LONG?!? HE DESPERTALEY NEEDS TO TAG BARLOW…SHAWN STURGIS NOW ATTEMPTING A NECKBREAKER ON REXX…WHO COUNTERS INTO A DDT!! LINK REXX PLANTED HIM WITH A DDT!! WHAT A MOVE FROM REXX! HE NEEDS TO CAPITALIZE, THIS IS HIS CHANCE TO MAKE THE TAG, TO TURN THE TIDE OF THIS MATCH IN HIS FAVOR!…HE’S DOING EVERYTHING HE CAN, CRAWLING, SUMMONING EVERY OUNCE OF STRENGTH HE HAS LEFT….REXX IS ALMOST THERE…SHAWN STURGIS GRABS HIS LEG, PULLING HIM BACK TO THE CENTER OF THE RING, NOW GOING FOR A CLOSETHELINE…BUT REXX EVADES IT AND MAKES THE TAG TO JESSE BARLOW!! JESSE BARLOW IS IN, HE’S PUNISHING SHAWN STURGIS!!! STOMPING THE HEAD OF SHAWN, NOW LIFTING HIM UP, POSSIBLY LOOKING FOR A SUPLEX …BUT HE NAILS A BACKBREAKER!!! SHOWING OFF THAT UNORTHODOX STYLE!!

Rich Russillo: What the hell?!…Barlow brings Shawn back to his corner, allowing for Simmons to tag in…HE WANTS TO FACE ZAK SIMMONS! ZAK SIMMONS WANTS NOTHING MORE THAN TO PUNISH JESSE BARLOW….BUT BARLOW FLIES AT HIM WITH AN UPPERCUT, NEARLY DECAPITATING SIMMONS, MY GOD!!! I DON’T THINK ANYONE WAS EXPECTING THIS SORT OF DOMINANCE FROM JESSE BARLOW!! Jesse now tags Link Rexx in wh- WAIT-BARLOW BLASTS LINK REXX!! NOW DELIVERING A CURB STOMP TO LINK REXX!!! WHAT THE HELL, BARLOW SHOUTS SOMETHING AT LINK AND THEN EXITS THE RING, IS HE LEAVING?!?!…HE IS, BARLOW IS GONE, BARLOW ABANDONED LINK REXX, WHO IS NOW AT THE MERCY OF SIMMONS AND SHAWN STURGIS!!

James Peters: OH NO …ZAK SIMMONS WITH A SPINEBUSTER, MY GOD! HE’S DEFENSELESS NOW, HE’S GOT NO HELP, AS SIMMONS DELIVERS A BRAINBUSTER!!! DRIVING THE SKULL OF REXX DOWN TO THE CANVAS!! THIS IS BRUTALITY, JUST PICKING AT THE CARCASS OF REXX! SIMMONS TAGS IN SHAWN STURGIS, WHO LIFTS LINK ONCE AGAIN, JUST TO BRING HIM BACK DOWN WITH THE ‘NIGHT MARE’ DDT!!! THAT NASTY ROPE HUNG DDT, JUST END THIS NOW!!

Rich Russillo: I think you’re going to get your wish, James….SHAWN HEADS TO THE APRON, MOTION FOR THE CROWD TO GET TO THEIR FEET, HE’S GOT SOMETHING BIG IN MIND…THE ‘LOOK NO HANDS’ 450 SPLASH TO REXX!!!! THAT’S IT!! IT’S OVER NOW, AS SHAWN HEADS INTO THE COVER!!!…

(ONNNEEEEEE….)

(TWWWWOOOOO….)

(THREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!)

(DING! DING! DING!)

Bella Braxton: HERE ARE YOUR WINNERS, SHAAAAWWNNNN STURGISSSS AND ZAAAAAKKKKK SIMMMMOOONNNSSSS!!!

(“Beautiful People” by Marily Manson begins to play and the referee quickly raises the hands of rivals Shawn Sturgis and Zak Simmons. Both men pull away from the referee and glare at one another, having put their differences aside for the sake of the match. After a moment, it’s Sturgis who holds out his hand. Another moment passes, and finally Simmons grasps it and gives it a shake.)

James Peters: I’m impressed at how well Simmons and Sturgis worked together tonight. They made one hell of a team, and it seems like both of them feel the same way, Rich.

Rich Russillo: Absolutely, James, but the same can’t be said for Link Rexx. Jesse promised he was going to deal with Link and he followed through on that. He left the newcomer for dead, after turning on him, and left the ring area with Hannah.

(Simmons and Sturgis celebrate their victory as Voltage fades to commercial.)

(Commercial break for Fitbit featuring EAW’s Most Beautiful Person, Xander Payne. Looks like Xander is determined to get this Best Body award back from Shortfuse PAKA!)

(Voltage returns from break and cuts to Bella, who is ready for the next match!)

Bella Braxton: LADIES AND GENTLEMEN… THE FOLLOWING CONTEST IS SCHEDULED FOR…

Crowd: ONE FALL!

(‘Land of the Innocent’ by Feathers begins to play and the crowd absolutely erupts for Sarah Price. Her ovations seem to get louder and louder every week, but the fact that she is from England and is competing in her home country makes this particular ovation extra special.)

Bella Braxton: INTRODUCING FIRST… FROM LONDON, ENGLAND… WEIGHING IN AT 110 POUNDS… SHE IS ‘THE GUARDIAN ANGEL’ SARAH PRICE!!!

Rich Russillo: James, I’m excited to see what 2020 has in store for this talented newcomer. Since day one, the EAW Universe has been charmed by Sarah Price and her sunny, happy attitude. Everyone has been saying that there are big things in this young woman’s future, and I firmly believe that.

James Peters: As do I, Rich. A lot of people think Sarah’s attitude is to good to be true, but there is nothing fake about her whatsoever. She truly is a real life version of a superhero, and I expect 2020 to be Sarah’s breakout year!

(Sarah slides into the ring, all smiles, hyping up the crowd. Her music fades out and is soon replaced by “Stabbing In The Dark” by Ice Nine Kills. All the cheers Sarah had been receiving quickly turned to jeers as the dangerous Komatsu Ogawa steps onto the stage.)

Bella Braxton: AND HER OPPONENT… FROM TOKYO, JAPAN… WEIGHING IN AT 251 POUNDS… HE IS ‘THE SERPENT KING’ KOMATSU OGAWA!

Rich Russillo: I’m not sure if I really like this match for Sarah. I know she has a match coming up against Showdown’s Kensingten Calhoun-Astor on Dynasty next week for the Iconic Cup, but Komatsu might be her most dangerous opponent to date. I don’t want to take anything away from the people Sarah’s faced in the past, or from Kensingten, but Komatsu is a dirty fighter. Sarah might be in over her head.

James Peters: She could be, but Sarah has overcome the odds before. That being said, Komatsu is going into the match with the knowledge that Sarah is someone who can handle anything that gets thrown her way, and no doubt he will be prepared. He is going to put Sarah through Hell and it’ll be interesting to see if she can survive this match.

(Komatsu gets into the ring and licks his lips as he eyes Sarah. She glares back at him and sensing that both competitors are ready to fight, the referee calls for the bell.)

(Ding! Ding! Ding!)

James Peters: This is such a mismatch on paper, Rich.

Rich Russillo: It is but these fans here in Manchester are solidly behind their country woman. Komatsu Ogawa might be a sick, disgusting bastard, but Sarah has been making a name for herself here in EAW and she held her own inside the Specialists Chamber back at Road to Redemption.

James Peters: Ogawa and Sarah are circling one another, and the look on Ogawa’s face is disturbing. He looks like he wants to eat Sarah alive. Sarah seems ready to go, though, and I give her credit. She is motioning for the crowd to get loud right now.

Crowd: SARAH! SARAH! SARAH! SARAH! SARAH! SARAH!

Rich Russillo: Sarah wants a lock up, but Ogawa is laughing at her. The two have stopped circling one another, and are now standing in the center of the ring. The size difference goes without saying. Ogawa has a foot on Sarah and more than 100 pounds. Sarah doesn’t seem impressed that she’s being mocked and she shoves Ogawa in the chest!

Sarah Price (Off Mic): Let’s go!

James Peters: Ogawa replies by pie-facing Sarah! She quickly gets back up and nails Ogawa in the jaw with a forearm! She fires off several more forearms before grabbing him and attempting to whip him across the ropes! Ogawa doesn’t budge! Sarah tries again but Ogawa replies with a stiff right hand that connects with her jaw and knocks her flat on her back! Ogawa with a quick cover!

OOONNNEEE!!!

TTTTWWWWOOOO!!!!

Rich Russillo: Sarah kicks out!

James Peters: Ogawa snatches Sarah up by the hair and even though she’s dazed from that punch, Sarah has the presence of mind to nail Ogawa with a kick! The kick catches the Japanese Elitist off guard and that allows Sarah to kick him again! Ogawa loses his grip and Sarah is unloading now! She is connecting with Ogawa’s legs and thighs, and she just kicked him in the knee! Ogawa stumbles and Sarah leaps in the air… connecting with a beautiful dropkick! Ogawa falls back into the corner and Sarah takes off running! She hits a beautiful handstand BUT OGAWA JUST CAUGHT HER BY THE LEGS!

Rich Russillo: OGAWA DEADLIFTS SARAH UP BY THE LEGS AND VIOLENTLY SLAMS HER FACE FIRST INTO THE MAT!

James Peters: :damn:

Rich Russillo: Ogawa steps on Sarah’s head and walks over her, before reaching down and scooping her up! He puts Sarah in the powerbomb position and looks to slam her down, but Sarah is fighting back with punches to the head! She is able to wiggle out of Ogawa’s clutches and catches him square in the jaw with a right hand! She punches Ogawa again, and goes to kick him in the gut but Ogawa catches her by the leg and ruthlessly snaps her down to the mat! He maintains control of the leg and wraps Sarah in a figure four leglock!

James Peters: Sarah’s never going to be able to reverse this hold so she really needs to dig deep and start reaching for the ropes.

Crowd: LET’S GO SARAH! LET’S GO SARAH! LET’S GO SARAH! LET’S GO SARAH! LET’S GO SARAH! LET’S GO SARAH!

Rich Russillo: Sarah is desperately reaching behind her, but she’s just out of reach! She’s forcing herself up on her forearms now! She’s actually trying to reverse this and her effort seems to amuse the hell out of Komatsu Ogawa! Sarah lays back on the mat, but that brings the referee into the picture to count her shoulders!

OOONNNEEE!!!

TTTTWWWWOOOO!!!!

James Peters: Sarah gets her shoulder up, and it’s starting to dawn on Ogawa that he’s not going to make Sarah tap out with a figure four. He releases the move and Sarah immediately rolls towards the apron of the ring. Ogawa slips out from the opposite side and crouches down, out of Sarah’s line of vision. Meanwhile, Voltage’s superhero is sitting up and rubbing her knees, trying to get some feeling back into her legs. She held on for several minutes in that submission which shows just how resilient she is, and why so many people are labeling Sarah Price as one of the future faces of this business.

Rich Russillo: But look, James! Ogawa is sneaking over to her and he clubs Sarah in the back! She tumbles off the apron and Ogawa is putting the boots to her! He’s absolutely stomping the shit out of Sarah and now he has her by the hair again! Ogawa uses Sarah’s hair to lift her up and swing her into the steel ringsteps! Jesus Christ.

James Peters: He’s not letting go! Ogawa slings Sarah into the ringsteps three more times before letting go and stomping on her some more!

Crowd: LET’S GO SARAH! LET’S GO SARAH! LET’S GO SARAH! LET’S GO SARAH! LET’S GO SARAH! LET’S GO SARAH!

Rich Russillo: Komatsu Ogawa just flipped this crowd off and now they’re booing the hell out of him.

James Peters: This monster doesn’t give a fuck! He just kicked those steps away from the ring and exposed the sharp edge of them.

Rich Russillo: The referee is out of the ring now and he is begging Ogawa to get back inside. Ogawa shoves him away and he grabs Sarah by the hair once again. He slams her forehead off the edge of ringsteps and Sarah Price is busted open!

James Peters: Blood is pouring down Sarah’s face and only now is Ogawa rolling her back inside the ring. Sarah drags herself into the corner and puts a shaking hand up to check that wound. She looks at the blood covering her hand and reaches for the ropes, trying to help herself up.

Rich Russillo: BUT HERE COMES OGAWA! RUNNING KNEE STRIKE!!

James Peters: SARAH THROWS HERSELF TO THE GROUND! OGAWA’S KNEE SLAMS INTO THE TURNBUCKLE AND SARAH PULLS HIM DOWN AND ROLLS HIM UP WITH A SCHOOL GIRL PIN!

OOONNNEEE!!!

TTTTWWWWOOOO!!!!

Rich Russillo: Ogawa muscles his way out and runs the ropes! Sarah is back to her feet and eats an absolutely devastating knee to the face! Ogawa catches her before she falls and he hoists her up into an Argentine backbreaker rack! HE DROPS SARAH WITH A DOUBLE KNEE BACKBREAKER! Ogawa calls that ‘Bone Sliver’ and he quickly hooks the legs for a cover!

OOONNNEEE!!!

TTTTWWWWOOOO!!!!

TTTTTHHHHHRRRRREE-

James Peters: Sarah kicks out!

Rich Russillo: Ogawa looks pissed that Sarah is still in this match, and he mounts her, unloading rights and lefts! Ogawa digs his fingers into that wound and fresh blood begins to pour from Sarah’s forehead.

James Peters: :lupe: Sarah has taken a lot of punishment in this match and I’m worried about what’s going to happen to her if she continues.

Rich Russillo: Ogawa helps Sarah to her feet, lifts her up, and presses her above his head! The crowd is screaming at Ogawa to leave Sarah alone and he replies by dropping her face first across the top turnbuckle! Sarah crumbles to the mat and Ogawa is smiling like the sick bastard he really is.

James Peters: I think it’s pathetic he is taunting the crowd right now.

Rich Russillo: The members of the EAW Universe that are packed inside the Manchester Arena certainly find Ogawa pathetic right now and he responds to their hate by violently kicking Sarah in the ribs and forcing her onto her back. Ogawa places his foot across Sarah’s face and demands that the referee count the pin right now. The referee looks a little reluctant….

Komatsu Ogawa (Off Mic): Do your damn job!

James Peters: The referee finally drops down and makes the count.

OOONNNEEE!!!

TTTTWWWWOOOO!!!!

Rich Russillo: SARAH GETS HER SHOULDER UP!

Komatsu Ogawa (Off Mic): WHAT?!

James Peters: :lupe: Ogawa just stomped on Sarah’s face and goes right for the referee! He’s blaming the referee for not immediately counting when he first pinned Sarah!

Rich Russillo: I hate to say it, but the referee did waste precious seconds by hesitating to make the count. Ogawa has an argument here, but I’m not mad about it. This guy is a bad apple.

James Peters: Ogawa has taken the referee by the shirt and forced him into the corner! He’s in the referee’s face, shouting obscenities at him, and the referee is warning him to back off. They are continuing to argue and Ogawa raises his fist in the air. He’s gunna punch the referee and get himself disqualified!

Rich Russillo: LOOK! Sarah Price is back up and she grabs Ogawa by the arm, stopping him from hitting the referee! Ogawa lets go of the ref and whirls around! He rips his arm free of Sarah’s grasps and grabs her by the hair! Ogawa is screaming in Sarah’s bloody face but she nails him with an uppercut! Ogawa grabs her by the tights and lifts he up in the air BUT SARAH JUST FLIPPED OVER HIM TURNING THAT INTO A BEAUTIFUL SALIDA DEL SOL! SARAH HOOKS OGAWA’S LEGS FOR THE COVER!

OOONNNEEE!!!

TTTTWWWWOOOO!!!!

TTTTTHHHHHRR-

James Peters: Damn! Ogawa just kicked out!

Rich Russillo: Sarah knows this is the opening she’s been waiting for though! She’s gotten her second wind and she’s back up! Sarah leaps over Ogawa and runs the ropes! He’s sitting back up but Sarah just hit him with the ‘Plot Twist’! The ripcord knee strike has knocked Komatsu Ogawa flat on his back and Sarah quickly heads to the corner! She climbs up the turnbuckles and gets set up on the top!

James Peters: SARAH WITH THE ‘HAPPY ENDING’ MOONSAULT!!!

Rich Russillo: OGAWA JUST ROLLED OUT OF THE WAY!!!!

James Peters: SARAH CRASHES INTO THE MAT!!!!!

Rich Russillo: Komatsu Ogawa is unable to capitalize immediately but he’s sitting up. He sees Sarah writhing in pain in the middle of the ring and he forces himself to all fours. He crawls over to Sarah and wraps her in another figure four leglock!

James Peters: Sarah is fighting with all she has right now and is desperately trying to reverse this! She wasn’t able to do it earlier, and she still can’t get the job done!

Rich Russillo: One thing I have to point out is that Sarah’s struggle is hindering Ogawa from bridging that figure four and turning it into his finisher, ‘Rat Trap.’ Sarah is twisting her body and look! She’s close to reversing!

James Peters: But Ogawa reaches out and grabs her by the hair! He pulls Sarah up and headbutts her, which does nothing but reopen that wound! Blood is pouring down Sarah’s face once again but she swings wildly! Sarah’s left hand connects with the side of Ogawa’s face, and she swings again! Her right hand connects with Ogawa’s temple! Sarah just starts free swinging and she is connecting with Ogawa’s face and head with both fists now! Ogawa lets go of the figure four and Sarah immediately rolls to the outside of the ring! She grips the ropes to haul herself up but Ogawa is already up and barreling towards her!

Rich Russillo: Sarah ducks between the ropes, catching Ogawa in the gut with a shoulder! She clubs him in the back of the head and leaps over the ropes… bringing Ogawa down with a sunset flip! Sarah Price is a hell of a lot tougher than she looks and that’s why she is Voltage’s own superhero queen! :blessed:

James Peters: :blessed:

Rich Russillo: Ogawa immediately kicks his legs together, which forces Sarah to let go of the pin and he rolls backwards, getting up to his feet. He looks to catch Sarah in the face with a knee, but she catches it, and jerks Ogawa down to the mat! Sarah grabs Ogawa’s legs and flips over, landing on his shoulders for a pin!

OOONNNEEE!!!

TTTTWWWWOOOO!!!!

James Peters: Ogawa powers out!

Rich Russillo: Sarah rolls off of him and scurries to the ropes. She leaps on the ropes, looking to nail a standing Ogawa with a springboard knee strike… BUT OGAWA CATCHES HER! BELLY TO BACK SUPLEX THAT OGAWA BRIDGES UP FOR A PIN!

OOONNNEEE!!!

TTTTWWWWOOOO!!!!

James Peters: SARAH POWERS OUT!

Rich Russillo: Both Elitists return to their feet and Ogawa lunges at Sarah, looking to bring her down with a clothesline! Sarah ducks, wraps her arms around Ogawa’s waist, but she’s not able to wrestle him to the mat! Ogawa absolutely clobbers her with a back elbow, and he grabs her around the neck… looking to spike her with a DDT! Sarah fights her way free and she rushes for the ropes! Ogawa is right behind her! He grabs Sarah from behind and rolls her up, but Sarah rolls through! Sarah is up first and THERE IT IS! ‘BITTERSWEET ENDING’ SUPERKICK! OGAWA IS OUT AND SARAH FALLS ON TOP OF HIM FOR THE COVER!

OOONNNEEE!!!

TTTTWWWWOOOO!!!!

TTTTTHHHHHRRRRREEEEEEEEEE!!!!!

(Ding! Ding! Ding!)

James Peters: SHE DID IT!

Rich Russillo: SARAH PRICE JUST PICKED UP A HUGE WIN TO START 2020 OFF WITH!

(“Land of the Innocent” by Feathers begins to play and the crowd erupts in cheers for their British heroine.)

Bella Braxton: AND HERE IS YOUR WINNER… SARAH PRICE!!!

James Peters: What a victory for Sarah Price! Komatsu Ogawa basically dominated this match and busted Sarah open, but she hung in there and continued to fight, and just got a great win.

Rich Russillo: This is exactly what Sarah needed to begin the new year. Since arriving here in EAW, she’s shown flashes of brilliance. A lot of people are excited about her, and this year could end up being very good to Sar- WAIT A SECOND!

James Peters: SOMEONE STOP THIS MAN!

Rich Russillo: KOMATSU OGAWA JUST CLOBBERED SARAH FROM BEHIND AND IS BEATING THE SNOT OUT OF HER! THIS IS NOT RIGHT!

James Peters: The referee tries to intervene but Ogawa just clocked him with a knockout punch that has him out cold on the mat! Ogawa deadlifts Sarah up and wraps his arms around her neck! He’s got a sleeperhold cinched in right now, calling that move ‘Eternal Rest’. What a sore fucking loser! Sarah won this match fair and square!

(All of a sudden, the jeers from the crowd turn into cheers.)

Rich Russillo: WHOA! SIERRA BRADFORD JUST HIT THE RING AND ABSOLUTELY DESTROYED KOMATSU OGAWA WITH ‘ELECTRIC FEEL’! THE SHINING WIZARD HAS COMPLETELY TAKEN KOMATSU OUT!!!

(Sierra has turned her attention to Sarah, checking on the other girl. EAW officials and some members of the medical staff have come down to the ring. Two officials pull Komatsu Ogawa out of the ring and begin helping him up the ramp, while medical checks on Sarah and the referee. A disgusted Sierra is standing in the ring with her hands on her hips, glaring at Ogawa has he is escorted towards the back.)

(Voltage fades to commercial break.)

(Commercial break for 20/20 on ABC. Take a look back at the story of Lorena Bobbitt, who was charged with attacking her husband and severing his penis back in 1993.)

(When Voltage returns, we are taken to the backstage medical area. Sarah Price is being tended to by one of EAW’s OTHER doctors, Dr. Winston Brett. He has cleaned up her face during the break, tended to the wounds Komatsu Ogawa inflicted on her, and is making sure she is alright. Sierra Bradford is standing beside Sarah and finally Dr. Brett steps back.)

Dr. Winston Brett: All cleaned up and good to go. The wound is superficial and doesn’t require any stitches. Just take it easy the next two days, and you’ll be good to go come Dynasty.

(Sarah nods and Dr. Brett takes his leave to go check on the referee that Komatsu knocked out. Once he’s gone, Sarah lets out a sigh.)

Sierra Bradford: What’s wrong?

(An annoyed look crosses Sarah’s face.)

Sarah Price: Bullies. This company is full of them and I won’t stand for it. I know that I’m still considered new around here, but I’m not about to sit on my hands and let people like Komatsu Ogawa run rampant around here.

Sierra Bradford: Girl, I don’t blame you. His attack was uncalled for because you beat him fair and square. If my experience the other night on Dynasty taught me anything, it’s that people around here are desperate for wins and will do whatever it takes to get them. Despite busting you open, Komatsu still wasn’t good enough to get the job done. It doesn’t shock me that he acted out like that.

Sarah Price: Well I appreciate you coming down to the ring and fending him off.

(Sierra just shrugs.)

Sierra Bradford: It was the right thing to do, and besides, I think you’re kind of a badass and I appreciate that about you.

(A smile creeps across Sarah’s face.)

Sarah Price: You’re pretty great in your own right. I’ve enjoyed watching you so far and I was really rooting for you against Minerva. I hate that she cheated, but like you referenced, desperate people do desperate things. Hopefully I can go to Dynasty next week and get a win for Voltage.

Sierra Bradford: I got my money on you! Voltage needs to bring home the Iconic Cup and between you and me, I don’t want Joy Cassidy to be the Voltage woman who does it.

(Sarah giggles, basically agreeing with Sierra. The two girls smile at one another, both clearly comfortable in one another’s company.)

Sarah Price: You have a match on Dynasty as well, right?

(Sierra blushes.)

Sierra Bradford: I kinda do.

Sarah Price: I definitely know why you’re blushing. That aside, I was inside that chamber with Darcy May Morgan and she is an incredible competitor. This match is huge for you. The Specialists Champion AND the World Heavyweight Champion are going to be standing across from you. No better chance to make an impact. I’m excited that I get to watch the match in person.

Sierra Bradford: It’s honestly a match I never saw coming, but you can bet I plan on making the most of it. I’m not going to let Drake down, but more importantly, I’m not going to let myself down either especially with the caliber of competition standing across from me. I took a risk by getting into this business as a wrestler, and CERTAIN PEOPLE were unhappy about it. Because I lost something important thanks to my decision, I have to make sure it was worth. So far, it’s worth it.

(Sierra flashes Sarah a smile and looks down at her phone. She’s got an incoming call and her face absolutely lights up as Drake’s name flashes across the screen.)

Sierra Bradford: I have to take this. It’s Drake! Hey, Sarah? If you ever want to hang out or whatever, let me know. Everyone needs a friend and I’m not opposed to having a tag team partner…

(Sarah looks a bit caught off guard, but a grateful look flickers across her face.)

Sarah Price: I would like that. We’ll catch up later. You go take your phone call.

(Sierra beams and heads off, leaving Sarah to her thoughts. Voltage slowly fades elsewhere.)

(When Voltage reopens, the viewing audience really isn’t sure where they are. All they know is that they’re looking at a dark television screen. There’s not one ounce of light and the silence is eerie. It stays silent for awhile too, leaving everyone questioning what is really going on. Finally there’s the slightest hint of a whisper. Whatever this voice is saying isn’t audible at all. You have to strain your ears to even hear it, but you know that it’s there. Slowly, the whisper gets a bit louder, which makes the voice a little more clear, and finally, the words are heard plain as day.)

???: Start anew.

(A very dim light cuts on and in the shadows, Lars Grier is seen sitting against what appears to be a plain, concrete wall. His long, damp black hair is hanging in his face and after a moment, Lars brushes it back. His dark eyes hold no emotion, but clearly the returning Elitist is a changed man. While he doesn’t look any different, he carries himself differently. The aura around him is different. The mystique is different. This man… this individual who was once full of such promise, who vanished from Elite Answers Wrestling without a trace more than a year ago, now looks to make his mark on the sport that accepted him and then rejected him.)

Lars Grier: I have repeated those two simple words to myself over and over. ‘Start anew.’ And every time I’ve said them, I’ve had to think about what they truly mean to me. If I really want to begin again, become reborn, and embrace this life and what it has to offer me, I need to let go of what could have been. What could have been, could have been great. And what was great would have turned into something legendary. But life doesn’t turn out how we expect it too, and I find myself in a position to, of course, start anew.

(Lars pauses for a moment to allow his words to sit there.)

Lars Grier: I could have picked any moment to return. I could have targeted any Elitist, and trust me, it was a decision I mulled over and looked to Him for guidance about. It didn’t take long to settle on one particular individual; a woman with a last name that means something around here. Names and faces have never really struck a chord with me, but the contract that Consuela Rose Ava holds in her hands is something that I see as a key to unlocking many doors for me. There is a lot that resonates with me as it pertains to Consuela. For awhile, Consuela’s worst nemesis was herself. I can relate to that because I’m the person who orchestrated my own fall from grace. I allowed my feelings to consume me and to cripple me, and eventually I found myself drowning. A sabbatical was needed, and Consuela took that same path. She might not have returned to Elite Answers Wrestling reborn like I have been, but she came back with a fire lit and passion that took her to a third and historic Specialists Championship reign, and to that 24/7 contract she currently clings too.

Lars Grier: I have watched Consuela defend herself and her lack of action in regards to the contract several times the past few months, and it’s all getting a bit redundant. Her excuses have grown tiresome and I find myself weary. Every time she speaks, I rub my bloodshot eyes and wonder if she will ever pull the trigger, or if she will continue to show this unfounded bravado. In my humble opinion, Consuela is afraid of failure. She’s had several setbacks in the past and have allowed them to break her, and an unsuccessful cash in of something she worked so hard for would only trigger her own inadequacy. That is a fact I am sure she will want to skirt around and disregard, but we can not ignore her reactions or her words. No one wants to suffer and deal with the crippling depression that comes with realizing that this world is cold and unforgiving, but how much longer is Consuela going to play this game? She’s made the bold claim that she’s decided what championship she will pursue thanks to her Pain for Pride prize, but actions speak so much louder than words. Like everyone else, I am tired of waiting for Consuela to make her decision, and I have come back to this place to make myself a household name again. That 24/7 Contract would allow me and Him, all of us in fact, to chase whatever it is we want in this company. I’m sure there will be discussions about that, and once that decision is finalized, I will do what needs to be done with that contract and collect the championship He wants us to have.

(Lars narrows his eyes.)

Lars Grier: I picked you Consuela because I want that piece of paper you cling too. I want your crutch, and the one thing you have that could propel you to the top of this company. I’m not Korey Gaines or Veena Adams, as I am on a level they could only dream of being on. Both of them failed to pry that thing from you, but at King of Elite, I will do what neither of them could do, and that is a warning you should probably take seriously. I think you know exactly what I’m capable of, and that I will do whatever it takes to start anew and fulfill the expectations that were placed on my shoulders. I was born to be one of the all-time greats, and not someone who would become a glorified bust. You have let your fear of failure keep you from cashing in, and I’m going to stop you before you try and tell me that there hasn’t been a chance for that to happen yet. Life in general is full of opportunities, you just refuse to seize any of them because you’re a coward. You took matches against Gaines and Adams because you know they never had an actual chance of beating you. I’ll be curious to see how you reply to me, and whether or not you willingly accept this challenge.

(A slight smile tugs at the corners of Lar’s mouth.)

Lars Grier: Whether you want it or not, Consuela, I’m coming for you and I’m coming for that contract. I look forward to hearing your reply. You have a week to decide if you are going to step up or if I’m going to have to force your hand. I’ll see you in Helsinki.

(As if to punctuate his last works, Lars snaps his fingers. The dim light goes out, leaving everything engulfed in darkness once again. The fans inside Manchester Arena can be heard reacting to the promotional video; some are excited, some are skeptical, and some are just booing.)

(Voltage fades into a recap for Friday Night Dynasty.)

(A highlight video of Dynasty plays showing some of the first round matches from the Iconic Cup and King of Elite tournaments. Joy Cassidy and Minerva would defeat Sapphire Estelle and Sierra Bradford respectively to advance to the second round of the Iconic Cup tournament. Meanwhile, The Visual Prophet would take care of Ronan Malosi and SKA would beat Archimedes J. Manson to advance in the King of Elite tournament!)

(Voltage returns and Bella’s smiling face is picked up by the camera.)

Bella Braxton: Ladies and Gentlemen, the following contest is scheduled for…

Crowd: ONE FALL!

Bella Braxton: And it is the first round of the King of Elite Tournament!

Crowd: K-O-E! K-O-E! K-O-E!

Bella Braxton: Introducing first…

(Breakin’ Outta’ Hell by Airbourne hits.)

Bella Braxton: From The Arm Bar in France… accompanied to the ring by Provencal… The Wrecking Ball of EAW… SHOOORRRRRRTFUUUUUUUUSE PAAAAAAKAAAAAAAAA!

(Shortfuse PAKA steps out onto the stage and immediately stalks his way down the ramp and towards the ring. Provencal tags along behind PAKA, occasionally distracted by the fact that he keeps conversing with fans and showing them pictures of his children. PAKA reaches back to grab Provencal and pulls him along before he climbs up into the ring and leans back into a corner as his music fades. Provencal claps and cheers outside the ring.)

Bella Braxton: And his opponent…

(AC/DC’s Thunderstruck explodes into the arena.)

Bella Braxton: From Oklahoma City, Oklahoma… he is the Aerial Wonder… KOOOORRRREY GAAAAAAAIIIIIIIIIINNNNNNNNNNES!

(Korey Gaines runs out onto the stage and throws his hands up for the crowd! Gaines backflips on the stage for a loud pop before running down the ramp towards the ring. Korey Gaines climbs up the turnbuckle from the outside and throws his hands up for the crowd. He flips over the top rope and into the ring.)

James Peters: First round of the King of Elite Tournament. Korey Gaines versus Shortfuse PAKA! How do you feel about this one, partner?

Rich Russillo: Honestly, I got a feeling about this one. But really, this is KOE we talking about here. This one could go either way!

James Peters: You realize you didn’t tell us your opinion, right? You completely dodged the entire question.

Rich Russillo: Did I? Huh. Well, anyway, I can say right now, without hesitation, beyond the shadow of a doubt, with no qualms, ifs, ands, or buts, without beating around the bush, that…

(Ding Ding Ding!)

Rich Russillo: And there’s the bell!

James Peters: Shortfuse PAKA and Korey Gaines circling each other early on here. Gaines moves in with a discus elbow smash that catches PAKA right across the face. PAKA responds almost immediately with a powerful open palm to the chest of Gaines! Gaines shuddering as he stumbles back and PAKA looks for an opportunity to capitalize on this early momentum.

Rich Russillo: And he better if he wants to move on to the second round of the King of Elite Tournament! There’s no room for error here. PAKA lays into Gaines with a series of quick palm strikes, staggering the Aerial Wonder back towards the ropes. Gaines is backed into the ropes and PAKA presses his advantage with a vicious palm strike right to Korey’s face. PAKA stepping back now as Gaines holds his face in pain.

James Peters: Gaines using the ropes to try and get some offense going! Gaines hops up onto that middle rope and springboards off… jumping knee to the face of Shortfuse PAKA! PAKA stumbles backward as Gaines plants his feet on the mat. PAKA rushes for Gaines, Gaines leaps up and over PAKA, PAKA hits the ropes and comes back for Gaines with incredible speed. Gaines drops and catches PAKA with a stylish drop toe hold that sends PAKA face-first into the mat.

Rich Russillo: Cheap move by Gaines there. Legal but cheap!

James Peters: Cheap? How?

Rich Russillo: Because Shortfuse PAKA’s can’t see his toes! How is he supposed to defend against a move like that?!

James Peters: … Oy vey.

Rich Russillo: PAKA back on his feet now and squaring up with Korey Gaines. Gaines leaps at PAKA but PAKA catches him! PAKA locking his arms around Gaines! Gaines shaking his head for the only moment he gets before PAKA sends him sailing across the ring with that belly-to-belly throw that he makes look so easy! Gaines hits the mat hard and rolls right into the corner.

James Peters: Gaines using the ropes to pull himself up into a seated position in the corner. Gaines looks to be favoring his back a little now after that show of strength from Shortfuse PAKA. PAKA’s not letting up, running after Gaines and crushing him into the corner with a brutal hip attack! Gaines looks both disgusted and hurt as PAKA steps away from the cracked spirit of Korey Gaines.

Rich Russillo: PAKA giving Gaines no time to recover, grabbing him by the arm and pulling Gaines to his feet. Gaines is wobbly but PAKA hooks him up for a vertical suplex! PAKA’s got Gaines up and wait! No! Korey Gaines drops! Down on PAKA’s shoulders! Reverse Frankensteiner!

James Peters: What a way to stay in this match! Shortfuse PAKA is crumpled on the mat and Korey Gaines is giving himself a moment to breathe. These two individuals are both looking to advance to the next round of the King of Elite Tournament and right now this match is anybody’s. Gaines showing off his amazing agility and PAKA proving once again how superior his strength is. This round could truly go to either one of these fantastic elitists.

Rich Russillo: Shortfuse PAKA getting to his feet now. Provencal on the outside cheering him on. Gaines keeping an eye on the rising PAKA and sends him right back down to the mat with an in-ring baseball slide kick that takes PAKA’s knee right out! PAKA hits the mat hard and Korey Gaines rolls away like the coward he is!

James Peters: That’s called strategy.

Rich Russillo: I know but it’s pronounced cowardice.

James Peters: Despite my commentating partner’s favoritism, Korey Gaines and Shortfuse PAKA meet up in the center of the ring once again! Shortfuse PAKA takes Korey Gaines down to the mat with a strong Lou Thesz Press! The sore back of Korey Gaines feels all of that one and Shortfuse PAKA adds some palm striking spice to that move by laying into Korey without even a moment of hesitation. PAKA’s hands are moving too fast to count but rest assured Gaines feels every single one of those heavy-handed open palm strikes.

Rich Russillo: Shades of E. Honda there as Shortfuse PAKA retakes control of this match. PAKA climbs off Gaines and immediately pulls Korey up. Wasting no time at all, Shortfuse PAKA plants Gaines with a brutal DDT! Gaines flattens after the impact and Shortfuse PAKA immediately goes for the cover.

OOOOONNNEEEE!

James Peters: KICKOUT! Korey Gaines kicks out after one!

Rich Russillo: The adrenaline is strong with this one.

James Peters: Emotion from both the Arch Enemies here as PAKA smacks the mat before getting to his feet and Provencal smacks the barricade on the outside. And it looks like that hurt his hand. Gaines has enough time to pull himself back to his feet and goes on the offensive once again. Gaines catches PAKA with a beautiful dropsault! PAKA recovers but Gaines is right there with a dropkick to send him backward once more! PAKA rushes Gaines once more… TILT A WHIRL! Korey Gaines with the tilt-a-whirl that he converts right into an inverted headlock elbow drop!

Rich Russillo: Shortfuse PAKA is down and Provencal’s up on the apron! Gaines going for the cover here…

James Peters: But the official has turned his back on the match to address Provencal!

Rich Russillo: For no reason! Provencal’s back on the arena floor! He was just checking on his brother-in-law!

James Peters: Right. By giving him just enough time to power out of Korey’s pin.

Rich Russillo: Coincidental timing. Anyway, Shortfuse PAKA is locked up with Korey Gaines in the center of the ring. PAKA gets the best of this exchange and rolls behind Gaines. He locks his arms around Korey’s waist and takes him backward with a flawless german suplex! Gaines smacks hard into the mat and pops right back up into a seated position. His body’s just reacting to the punishment at this point.

James Peters: And Korey Gaines being punished some more with Shortfuse PAKA connecting with a vicious penalty kick! PAKA bowls right through Gaines with that one! Gaines is flat on his back and looks like he’s completely out of it. Shortfuse PAKA might be looking to put Gaines away now by grabbing Gaines and lifting his mostly lifeless body up! Shortfuse PAKA looking for a powerbomb!

Rich Russillo: Gaines stirring at the last possible second and grabs onto the back of PAKA’s neck! Gaines hammering away at PAKKA’s skull to try and save himself! PAKA keeps his footing and his grip, clenching his teeth through the pain of Korey’s assault! PAKA’s fighting through the fists and raises Gaines higher!

James Peters: POWERBOMB! Gaines is almost sent through the mat with that one! Gaines it out and Shortfuse PAKA shakes off some of those cobwebs from Korey’s defending assault. PAKA looks at the downed Gaines and then over to Provencal! Provencal cheering on his brother-in-law! I think I know what PAKA’s thinking here.

Rich Russillo: SHORTFUSE LOCK!

James Peters: PAKA has this move locked in! Gaines is struggling to get to the ropes! PAKA tries to keep the pressure on but it looks like Korey Gaines is built of tougher stock than he may look! Gaines drags PAKA with him as he gets closer to the ropes. He reaches out, fingers so close to the ropes! PAKA tries to pull Gaines away. Gaines grabs the bottom rope! The official’s right there and PAKA’s forced to break the hold!

Rich Russillo: PAKA was moments away from putting this match away. But, once again, Korey Gaines takes the easy way out.

James Peters: Getting out of the Shortfuse Lock is easy?

Rich Russillo: No. That’s extremely difficult. Which is why Gaines just went for the ropes instead.

James Peters: We’ve got to get you some glasses.

Rich Russillo: So I can see how wrong you are? Hard pass. PAKA measuring, eyes on Gaines as he gets to his feet. PAKA rushes Gaines and goes for a running lariat! Gaines digs down deep to counter with a strong superkick! PAKA’s head is snapped back violently as he goes down. Gaines wasting not a moment. Gaines hits those ropes, springboards off and hits an incredible moonsault!

James Peters: Korey Gaines not giving up! Gaines heading to the corner and climbing up to the top turnbuckle. PAKA’s down on the mat. Gaines motioning to the crowd! He’s got PAKA just where he wants him! He calls for it! The Okie Dokie!

Rich Russillo: Wait! Provencal’s on the outside of the ring! He’s… he’s actually, actively trying to get Korey’s attention.

Provencal: (off-mic) Bonjour, Korey! Hello! Look at me direction! Yoohoo! Over here!

Rich Russillo: What in the hell…

James Peters: Korey Gaines looking at Provencal now. Gaines is looking confused! Provencal’s climbing up onto the apron and he’s got his wallet out! He’s… he’s trying to show Gaines the pictures of his children! Gaines is shouting at him to move! The official’s headed in that direction as well!

Rich Russillo: And so is Shortfuse PAKA! The official directing Provencal to get down! Gaines watching his step as Provencal climbs down. Gaines doesn’t see PAKA until its too late! PAKA with an open palm strike to Gaines! Gaines loses his balance and PAKA pulls Gaines onto his shoulders! Oh this is it! I know what’s coming now!

James Peters: Shortfuse PAKA runs across the ring and aims Gaines right at the turnbuckle. DEATH VALLEY DRIVER! THE COMPACT DRIVER! PAKA HITS IT!

Rich Russillo: Gaines crumples! PAKA covers!

OOOOOONNNNEEEE!

TWWWOOOOOOOOOOOO!

TTTTTHHHHRREEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!

(DING DING DING!)

Rich Russillo: This one’s over! Shortfuse PAKA wins!

James Peters: With a little help from Provencal!

Rich Russillo: All that matters is that Shortfuse PAKA is headed to the second round of the King of Elite Tournament!

James Peters: What an amazing effort by Korey Gaines, though.

Rich Russillo: Korey isn’t going to be happy by this, though. He’s been waiting to get his hands on PAKA for ages and I’m sure this is not the outcome he was anticipating.

(Shortfuse PAKA and Provencal celebrate in the ring. Provencal doing much more celebrating than Shortfuse PAKA. Of course.)

(Voltage fades to a promotional ad for King of Elite.)

(A promotional ad for King of Elite airs highlighting the on-going feud between Drake King and TLA over the World Heavyweight Championship. Dynasty’s main event is set for the King of Elite free-per-view, which comes to you live on February 8th, 2019 from The Stadio Olimpico in Rome, Italy.)

(Voltage fades back and cuts to an interview that was filmed earlier in the day with Sofia Clarke and Raven Roberts. The two women sit in the stands inside the empty Manchester Arena. Raven has her Universal Women’s Championship draped across her lap and both women are dressed casually.)

Sofia Clarke: Raven, thanks for joining me.

Raven Roberts: No problem. Thanks for having me.

Sofia Clarke: At Road to Redemption you retained your Universal Women’s Championship against a very game challenger in Jenny Cien. I know it felt great to get through that match and focus on your next opponent who is a woman that you are pretty familiar with. What went through your mind as you arrived at Dynasty the other night to confront Sienna Jade?

Raven Roberts: Well, first it very surreal. Considering where I’ve come from, to be the first person to appear on EAW Television in 2020 and to do so as a World Champion… it was a special moment. And as much as I love our Voltage fans, Dynasty welcomed me just as warmly. But as nice as that was, I had my intentions clear for that night. Sienna Jade stole her opportunity to fight for the title through shortcuts. Attacking Serena from behind, possibly ending her career, it went way farther than it had to. But I’m not afraid of Sienna Jade. She tries to bully and throw her and her man’s weight around on Dynasty, but that shit isn’t going to fly with me. We have a history. And no, it doesn’t air in my favor. But the only thing I wanted that night was to look her in the eyes and tell her the truth. That there’s no way she takes this title away from me. Qatar will be the moment that Sienna Jade is finally humbled, and I’ll be more than happy to do it.

Sofia Clarke: Is revenge on your mind, or is it much deeper than that?

Raven Roberts: Revenge… is maybe a poor choice of words. There’s going to be a lot of talk I’m sure about who’s in who’s head. So let’s lay the facts out clean. Many major moments of my career have been stolen by Sienna Jade. She got the better of me in the Empire tag title match at Pain for Pride when I first came into the company. And we’ve faced twice before in singles matches, both with high stakes. In the Empress of Elite tournament she cheated to steal the win against me. And the same happens at Grand Rampage in the World Championship match last year when she hit me with the title while the referee couldn’t see. So Sienna is right. I’ve never actually beaten her. But one on one, she’s never beaten me without cheating either. She can clamor on all she wants about who actually won the matches but she knows she has to dig into her bag of tricks to actually stand a chance against me. So to cut all the bull, yeah, she’s in my head. Because I want to finally get that win over her. Seeing as she was the one who stood on top in REVOLT! when I first came around, it’s something that I’ve busted my ass for. But at the same time, I know I’m in her head as well, because she knows she can’t beat truly beat me. Of all the opponents Sienna has faced and be pressed against there’s one thing in common. They all faded away. Lexi Sheckler. Astraea Jordan. Even Serena Bennett. But there’s one, just one, who has refused to let anything take them away from that ring. Only one who hasn’t taken breaks, walked away from the ring, or been so fragile to stay on the injured list time and time again. Me. So forgive any arrogance that comes from this, but I know for a fact that there’s only one person who can truly wipe that shit eating grin off of Jade’s face once and for all. Raven Roberts. Me. The Universal Women’s Champion. I know people will look at our past and write off the result of the match. But I’ve made a career, an entire life out of defying the odds. There’s not one person who looked at me in the EAW/REVOLT! merger and saw me sitting here today with this title over my shoulder. But lo and behold. I’ve made my mistakes. But I’ve also forged a trail that I’d bet not many have the fortitude to follow. So whatever tricks Sienna has up her sleeves, whatever comes my way… bring it on.

Sofia Clarke: You have stated several times that being Universal Women’s Champion means a lot to you, and you plan to elevate that championship to greater heights than the previous holder. How would you rate your reign so far?

Raven Roberts: Honestly… I don’t know how to answer that. I know I was overreacting early on about the expectations I had for my reign. But at the same time, I know there’s so much more I could be doing with the title, and I want to do it all. Defend it until there’s no challengers left. Set unbreakable records. Defend it in match types that test every skill I have. To rate something like a title reign… I think would mean I have to have a comprehensible level of satisfaction with it. And I just don’t have that. Not that I’m not proud to be the champion or that I’m unhappy with anything… but just that I can’t really put a scale on it. I’m the type of person that I always look at what I’m doing and I think, what more can I add to it? I’m always looking for the next level, the next step. I think at least in my head… I’ll always have just one more thing left to prove. So maybe when it’s all over I could look back and consider a rating for it. But for now I’ve still got too much left to do. Too much left to fight for.

Sofia Clarke: Realistically, we know that title reigns don’t last forever. Have you thought about that yet? Have you thought about what you’d like to do next?

Raven Roberts: I haven’t really put much thought into that if I’m honest. I don’t want to look beyond the title I’m currently holding if that makes sense, focusing on what I have and all that. If you want a career goal list… it’s maybe too easy to say but I’d like to see myself become a proper triple crown winner. I know literally everyone talks about pulling this off, but there’s a reason for that. It’s a major accomplishment. And one I would love to add to what I believe is becoming a Hall of Fame resume for myself. I still get all the comments about the titles I’ve held, talking about how unimportant people want to say the New Breed division is or how my Universal title isn’t a real world title because only women can fight for it… and it’s all trash. I mean we know that. It’s a base level excuse people try to say to discredit you when they have nothing better to add. It’s the argument of a weak minded fool. But to look at both my championships I’ve had in the two years since coming here, the fact that people still look for ways to discredit them is just an insult to everything I’ve been through. I mean, they don’t even apply the New Breed Championship to the triple crown, despite the fact that it was being billed above any other non-World Championships by the time I was done with it. So, gun to head, if I’d have to name something to work towards beyond the Universal Women’s Championship… it’d probably be the triple crown alongside winning one of the other three World Championships. And you know, I’ve got Cash in the Vault on my resume. Winning another of the big three in King of Elite or the Grand Rampage is something I’ve always dreamed of. So there’s that to work for as well.

Sofia Clarke (smiling mischievously): How about a Unified Tag Team Championship reign with your significant other?

Raven Roberts (blushing): Heh. Well that would be part of the triple crown right? A proper tag title run? I mean… Rex and I have kept Fire and Ice as an actively listed tag team for a reason. It’s something we both want. It’s not been our primary focus with me having won the briefcase at the end of last season and taking the Universal Women’s Championship and Rex looking to climb back to the World Championship himself, but it hasn’t been far from our minds.

Sofia Clarke: Let’s talk about Rex. How’s the wedding planning coming? Can you reveal any of the details of your wedding or are you keeping it a secret?

Raven Roberts: I will be more than happy to share the happiness of our wedding… after the fact. I love our fans. And I want them to share in our happy moment because neither Rex or I would be here without the fans. Without the support of the fans and the way they choose by spending their money and funding EAW… there’s a chance Rex and I may have never met. But I just want that day to be private for us.

Sofia Clarke: Why not an in-ring wedding?

Raven Roberts: Well, aside from the privacy like I already mentioned, in-ring weddings have a certain… history. Not to even begin comparing Rex to the Chairman… but look at what happened just over a year ago with Carmen Ava and Ryan Adams. And how many other weddings throughout wrestling history have happened where the two are actually in love but their day is ruined by someone else. This is an industry where you are going to make enemies. You just are. So why not an in-ring wedding? Honestly because I feel like it just guarantees someone is going to ruin our day just to be a part of some kind of trope almost. Because that’s what it’s become throughout history. A trope. An expectation. Setting ourselves up for anger and disappointment. I just don’t want any part of that. Sorry.

(Sofia nods her head in understanding and switches the subject.)

Sofia Clarke: 2019 was a big year for you professionally and personally. Something tells me that 2020 might be even greater.

Raven Roberts: I try to not get ahead of myself, but I’m hoping it is. I’m in the process of trying to build my own Hall of Fame career, and supporting Rex with his. There’s no doubt that here in EAW, there will be big things in our future.

Sofia Clarke: Congratulations on winning Stable of the Year, by the way. The Beating Hearts of Voltage also shared the Feud of the Year award. Are you happy to have that behind you? Knowing you helped win the war, can you put this part of your career in perspective?

Raven Roberts: I think the biggest take away from all of this is something that Rex says all the time. Embrace the unknown. Sure Camille and Consuela are sisters, and Consuela and Andrea had partnered before, but as a collective unit we had never really worked together before. Hell, you go back about a year and I’d more likely be an enemy of those three than I would be an ally. But when we were all thrown into the fire together, we didn’t let it get to us. We forged a bond that none of us ever expected. I mean, to let you in on one wedding secret, I’ve asked all three of them to be bridesmaids and stand with me as a part of the big day. That’s what we managed to form. Even me, someone who didn’t deserve the trust they placed in me. And here we are. Stable of the year. Winning what I’m going to argue was the true feud of the year. And still with so much more in front of us.

Sofia Clarke: Any future plans with the rest of the Beating Hearts?

Raven Roberts: Aside from the wedding? Continue to prove exactly why we belong where we are. Andrea is the EAW Champion now. I’m still the Universal Women’s Champion and that isn’t changing anytime soon. Consuela is on the cusp of a title with her 24/7 Contract. And Camille is one of the very best the company has to offer, bar none. Every one of us was doubted at one time or another. And we’ve turned every doubter into a believer. If there’s any plan, it’s to make damn sure that no one ever forgets what we’ve done.

Sofia Clarke: With 2020 in full swing now, who would you like to face? What Elitists do you have your sights set on, and they don’t necessarily have to be from Voltage.

Raven Roberts: There’s been a massive influx of talent in the past year. I haven’t faced Drake King since he was first starting out. Darcy May Morgan has created a wave of momentum around herself. Jake Smith has broken out as a solo contender in a way many of us didn’t expect. And that doesn’t even begin to encapsulate everyone. Ultimately I just love the idea of something new. Something fresh. So facing off against these newer talents who’ve shown something… that excites me. Because it’s kind of the road less traveled. But then there’s also plenty of talents who are already established as the top contenders here that I’d love to face and for one reason or another just haven’t yet.

Sofia Clarke: Dream Pain for Pride opponent?

Raven Roberts: Whoever else happens to make it to the main event to face me.

(Raven grins with a wink.)

Raven Roberts: But if you want me to name anyone specific, it’s the biggest stage. So why not face the biggest names? Mr. DEDEDE, Jamie O’Hara, Impact… when it comes to a show like Pain for Pride, I obviously want someone who will push me as a competitor in every sense. Some I may like, some I may not. But I recognize beyond any doubt what they’ve done and what they can do. And the chance to face someone like that is something I’d gladly take.

Sofia Clarke: We’re almost out of time, but to wrap things up, is there anything you want to personally say to Sienna Jade?

Raven Roberts: Just one thing. Sienna, you’re about to get the fight of a lifetime. A beating that you’ve had coming your way for a long, long time.

Sofia Clarke: Thank you for your time, Raven.

Raven Roberts: Always a pleasure.

(Sofia and Raven stand up and embrace one another as the scene fades to black.)

(Voltage cuts to commercial.)

(Commercial break for GlamGlow Supermud mask. Get clear, red carpet-ready skin in 20 minutes!)

( ‘What Happens If I Can’t Check My Myspace When We Get There?’ by Attack, Attack! hits to a thunderous pop. Jayln Garcia shoots from the curtains and confidently poses on the stage before making his way to the squared circle )

Bella Braxton: INTRODUCING FIRST! From Sacramento, California, weighing in at 150 pounds.. JAYYYYLLLLLNNNNN GARRRRCIIIAAAAAAA

Rich Russillo: Jayln Garcia has been apart of Elite Answers Wrestling for a few months now, and with the arrival of 2020, he has an opportunity to start this year off with a huge victory over someone with the stature of Rex McAllister and a King Of Elite crown under his name. Jalyn did pick up a nice win over newcomer Sierra Bradford a few weeks ago, however, Rex is not a walk in the park, he is not an easy challenge, so Garcia is going to have his hands full tonight.

Bella Braxton: AND HIS OPPONENT! From Sea Isle, New Jersey, weighing in at 238 pounds… REXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX MCCCCCALLLLLLLLLISSSSTTTTERRRRRR!!!!

( As Garcia prepares himself in his corner of the ring, ‘Alive’ by P.O.D blasts through the speakers to a ear-deafening reaction. Rex McAllister confidently marches his way down to the ring, focused and prepared for the task ahead of him. )

James Peters: Rex McAllister exited the 2010s as apart of the All-Decade Third Team with the likes of Mak and Tyler Parker, and now he is walking into the next decade to raise more hell and make more additions to his legacy. What the future holds for Rex McAllister is unknown, but based on the past, there is no doubt that Rex is going to be holding championship gold very, very soon.

( DING! DING! DING! )

Rich Russillo: This match is officially underway as Garcia and McAllister strive to advance further into King Of Elite tournament. This is another opportunity for McAllister to reinforce his spot at the top while this tournament is a gateway for Garcia to fully establish himself in the EAW landscape. Both individuals now leaning towards a collar-and-elbow tie up, however, Garcia doesn’t look to start the match traditionally as he avoids the initiation, using his size to dodge the offense of McAllister.

James Peters: Garcia goes around his waist, but Rex ceases it and brings him down into a headlock. Garcia utilises his legs to initiate a headscissors. Rex is forced to relinquish the headlock as he focuses on escaping the headscissors. He gets onto his knees, grabs his legs and pushes him over. GARCIA ROLLS OVER ONTO HIS FEET! AND DRILLS MCALLISTER WITH A METEORA OUT OF NOWHERE!! COVER!

ONE… TWO….

Rich Russillo: KICKOUT! Rex was caught by surprise with that meteora but again, Garcia is using his agility to his advantage as he slingshots off the ropes! AND FLOORS REX WITH AN ARM DRAG! McAllister falters into the middle of the ring while Garcia leaps onto the middle rope! MCALLISTER COMES FROM BEHIND AND PUSHES HIM OVER THE TOP ROPE!

James Peters: Garcia takes a hard fall onto ringside as McAllister steps through the ropes. Rex makes his way down to ringside to grab Garcia and whip him back into the ring. GARCIA MANAGES TO REBOUND HIS NECK OFF THE BOTTOM ROPES!!! AND CLOCK THE REX MASTER WITH A FOREARM!!!

Rich Russillo: MCALLISTER IS STUNNED AS GARCIA GETS HIM INTO THE RING! HE JUMPS UP OFF THE GROUND!! GRABS HIS HEAD!! AND SPIKES HIM ONTO THE MAT WITH A SATELLITE DDT!! HE GOES OVER FOR THE SECOND PINFALL IN THIS MATCH!

ONE… TWO….

James Peters: REX POWERS OUT! Garcia has done a magnificent job fending off McAllister as he wants to close in early on this match! NATURALLLL INSTIIIIINNCCTS!!! BUT MCALLISTER GRABS HIS LEGS AND LAUNCHES HIM OFF THE TURNBUCKLES!! Garcia crashes high and dry onto the canvas as McAllister follows up with a reverse suplex!

Rich Russillo: Garica throws him over his shoulders, evading the suplex and running off the ropes. He jumps over onto Rex with a wheelbarrow! REX HOLDS ONTO HIM AND SMASHES HIM ONTO THE CANVAS WITH A WHEELBARROW FACEBUSTER! McAllister comes off the ropes and vaults down! BASEMENT CLOTHESLINE!! NO!! GARCIA DUCKS AND PINS HIS ARMS DOWN!

ONE… TWO….

James Peters: KICKOUT! Both men quickly get up to their feet, but GARCIA IS FASTER AS HE SENDS MCALLISTER REELING OUT OF THE RING WITH A HURRICANRANA!! GARCIA NOW PUTTING GAS ON THE PEDAL AS HE RUNS THE ROPES!! SUIIIICIIIDDDEEE DIVEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!

Rich Russillo: GARCIA GOES FULL SPEED AHEAD INTO THE BARRICADE!!!! McAllister stepped away at the last moment, avoiding the impact and causing Garcia to go unprotected head-first into the barricades. Rex gathers him into the squared circle and picks him up! AND SLAMS HIM DOWN FACE FIRST WITH A GOURDBUSTER!! FOLLOWED UP BY A BASEMENT CLOTHESLINE!! COVER!

ONE… TW-

James Peters: KICKOUT! McAllister now muscling the smaller Garcia into the corner and peppers him with a variety of strikes. He places him onto the top turnbuckles and pounds his chest before joining him. However, Garcia fights him off, sending McAllister off and onto the canvas. GARCIA JUMPS OVER MCALLISTER!!

Rich Russillo: He rolls onto his feet as McAllister comes in charging from behind! AND GARCIA DRILLS HIM WITH A JUMPING ENZIGURI! McAllister is momentarily staggered as Garcia handsprings off the ropes! MCALLISTER GRABS HIM IN MIDAIR AND PlANTS HIM WITH A RELEASE GERMAN SUPLEX!!

James Peters: BUT LOOK AT THIS!!! GARCIA iS BACK ON HIS FEET, COMPLETELY NEGLECTING THE IMPACT OF THE GERMAN SUPLEX AS HE SCREAMS AT MCALLISTER!! HE CHARGES INTO HIM!! AND RUNS INTO A SPINEBUSTER!! REX COVERS HIM!

ONE… TWO….

Rich Russillo: GARCIA GETS HIS SHOULDER UP! What heart and determination shown by Jayln himself, but McAllister is not stupid. McAllister is the most experienced and well-versed competitor in this match-up and you can’t underestimate his in-ring IQ. Rex takes him down with a snapmare, comes off the ropes and decks him with a basement dropkick. He goes for another pinfall!

ONE.. TWO….

James Peters: KICKOUT! Rex now applies a headlock around the neck of Garcia. The pace of this match beginning to slow down as Rex looks to wear down his opponent. McAllister can do this all night and he has a track record for being persistent and energetic for long periods of times. However, this headlock may be ceased as Garcia begins to fight out of it with punches to the ribs.

Rich Russillo: McAllister momentarily stuns him with a knee to the gut before running off the ropes. Garica jumps down, Rex jumps over as he rebounds off the ropes again! He leapfrogs over Garcia! GARCIA GRABS HIS FOOT IN MID AIR AND SENDS HIM FLOPPING ONTO HIS CHEST! McAllister was winded by the sheer impact of it as GARCIA COMES OFF THE ROPES! SLIDING KNEE!!!

James Peters: NO!! MCALLISTER SIDESTEPS, SNATCHES HIS LEGS AND ROLLS HIM OVER!! GARCIA ROLLS CLEANLY ONTO HIS FEET ONCE AGAIN AND HOPS OVER HIS SHOULDERS!! CANADDDIANNNNNNNNNNNN DESTROYYYYYYYYYYYYYERRRRRRRRR!!! GARCIA SPIKES HIM AS HE GOES FOR THE COVER!

ONE… TWO….

Rich Russillo: REX KICKS OUT! Garcia gets him back up to his feet and sizes him up! SHOOT KICK TO THE MUZZLE! Rex is stunned as Garcia goes around his back and jumps onto his neck! POISON RANA!! MCALLISTER DUCKS AND FINDS HIMSELF BEHIND GARCIA!!! AND DRILLS HIM WITH A BACKSTABBER!

James Peters: He doesn’t go for the cover while Garcia recuperates in the corner! REX CHARGES INTO HIM! AND SMASHES HIM INTO THE CORNER WITH A RUNNING CLOTHESLINE! He grabs his head and runs across the ring with it!! AND PLANTS HIM WITH THE RUNNING BULLDO- GARCIA LETS GO OF HIM AND REX GOES COLLIDING INTO THE TURNBUCKLES!!

Rich Russillo: This gives time for Garcia to recover and recollect himself as McAllister is down and out! GARCIA PICKS HIM UP AND GRABS BOTH WRISTS!! STRAIGHT JACKET SUPLEX!!!! MCALLISTER SLAPS HIS WRISTS AWAY AND JUMPS DOWN!! PELE KICK ACROSS THE CROWN OF GARCIA!!

James Peters: Garcia is down as McAllister rises to his feet and rebounds off the ropes! GARCIA WITH A SUPERKICK!!!! MCALLISTER IS ON SPAGHETTI LEGS AS GARCIA RUNS BACK INTO THE ROPES!! REX FOLLOWS HIM AND SPEARS HIM THROUGH THE ROPES!!!! McAllister and Garcia goes plunging through the ropes and onto the ringside floor! What a sequence!

Rich Russillo: Everyone in this arena are on their feet, praising this match as both men make their way up to their feet! AND BEGIN TO UNLOAD STRIKES ONTO EACH OTHER AT RINGSIDE!! MCALLISTER OVERPOWERS HIM AS HE KICKS HIS CHEST!! HE PICKS HIM UP INTO A FIREMAN’S CARRY!

James Peters: Garcia escapes out of the hold, circles around him and sends him colliding into the ringpost. He waits for him to turn around before charging in! MCALLISTER LIFTS HIM UP AND SENDS HIM FLYING INTO THE AIR!! Garcia lands on his feet, but McAllister has no idea! McAllister is clueless on the fact Garcia is safe and sound as he is recuperating!

Rich Russillo: Rex is recollecting himself while GARCIA RUNS THROUGH RINSIDE AND LEAPS THROUGH THE OPENING BEHIND THE RINGPOST!!! HE SHOOTS OFF, GRABS HIS HEAD AND SPINS HIM AROUND INTO A TORNADO DDT!! THE CROWD IS EN FUEGO AS GARCIA GETS MCALLISTER BACK INTO THE RING!!! HE GRABS HIS WRIST AND HOISTS HIM UP!!! STRAIGHT JACKET GERMAN SUPLEX!! THIS IS IT!

ONE… TWO… T-

James Peters: NO!!! Garcia is livid as he is in the face of the referee! McAllister is in the corner as Garcia approaches and places him face first onto the top. He pushes him upwards and climbs the buckles via the apron. Rex is still winded by that suplex as Garcia is on the top turnbuckle! HE PLACES HIS LEGS BETWEEN REX’S HEAD!!! AVALANCHE POISON RANA!!

Rich Russillo: NO!!! MCALLISTER GRABS HIS LEGS AND SWEEPS THEM FROM BELOW!! AND GARCIA GOES CRASHING FACE FIRST ONTO THE RINGPOST! Garcia manages to stay positioned on the top rope as McAllister grabs his neck! HE HOLDS HIM ON THE TOP TURNBUCKLE AS HE TAKES OFF!!!! REVERSEEE SUPPPERRRPLEXXX!!!! REX ROLLS HIM OVER FOR THE COVER!!

ONE.. TWO…. T-

James Peters: KICKOUT! Rex is beginning to display frustration as he immediately pulls Garcia right back up to his feet. I thought that reverse superplex would’ve been it to close this match, but it wasnt. REX LIFTS HIM UP FOR THE OLYMPIC SLAM!! GARCIA MANEUVERS AROUND HIS SHOULDERS AND FLOORS HIM WITH AN ARM DRAG!! WHAT A BEAUTIFUL COUNTER AS HE GETS UP TO HIS FEET! HE DUCKS THE CLOTHESLINE AND JUMPS ONTO THE TURNBUCKLE!! HE LEAPS AND TWIRLS AROUND! TORNADOOOOO DDDT!!!

Rich Russillo: BUT REX INTERCEPTS MID FLIGHT WITH A DOUBLE AXE SMASH!! GARCIA FALLS TO THE CANVAS AS MCALLISTER IMMEDIATELY LIFTS HIM OFF THE GROUND!! AND DRILLS HIM WITH A BRIDGING GERMAN SUPLEX!!!! COVER!!

ONE… TWO… T-

James Peters: REX CONTINUES TO WRAP HIS ARMS AROUND HIS WAIST AS HE GETS UP TO HIS FEET!! AND PLANTS HIM WITH ANOTHER GERMAN SUPLEX!! He refuses to relinquish the hold yet again and drives him down for the third german suplex! He’s completed the trifecta, but he’s looking for a fourth german! HE GETS HIM CLOSER TO THE ROPES AND LIFTS HIM UP!! AND SENDS HIM OVER THE TOP ROPE AND CRASHING ONTO THE RINGSIDE FLOOR!

Rich Russillo: A german suplex over the top rope as Garcia may be out! McAllister steps through the ropes as Jayln makes his way up to his feet. McAllister sprints across the apron! HE KICKS BACK AND DRIVES HIS FOOT INTO GARCIA!! GARCIA SIDESTEPS AND MCALLISTER SMASHES HIS LEFT FOOT ACROSS THE RINGPOST! Rex grabs it in pain while Garcia jumps onto the apron and charges in from behind! AND SENDS HIM EXPLODING OFF THE HARD RINGPOST WITH A DROPKICK!

James Peters: Just like that, the complexion of this match has changed and Garcia is applying full throttle on this moment! He climbs the turnbuckles! He is looking for the Asai Moonsault, but Rex is nowhere in sight! McAllister went under the ring, and Garcia is clueless on his whereabouts. He looks behind him, but it is to no avail as MCALLISTER COMES IN FRONT AND LIFTS HIM UP!! SUPPPPERRRPLEXXX ONTO THE APRON!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Rich Russillo: HOLY SHIT!!!! BOTH MEN WENT BOUNCING OFF THE APRON!!! MCALLISTER MAY HAVE BEEN THE ACCOMPLICE TO THIS DISASTROUS SEQUENCE, BUT HE INFLICTED THE SAME IMPACT AS GARCIA!! Rex stumbles onto this feet and gets Garcia back onto his feet. HE PINS HIM DOWN! THIS IS IT!

ONE.. TWO… THRE-

James Peters: NO!!!! GARCIA KICKS OUT!!! YOU’VE GOT TO BE KIDDING ME! Rex is in the face of the referee as he is in apoplectic! McAllister can’t believe it! He refocuses his attention onto Garcia and picks him up! INTO A POWERBOMB!! STANDING POWERBOMB PIN AS THE REFEREE COUNTS!

ONE.. TW-

Rich Russillo: MCALLISTER TRANSITIONS IT INTO AN ANKLE LOCK!! WHAT A SEAMLESS TRANSITION AS THE ANKLE LOCK IS SINKED IN DEEP ON JALYN GARCIA!! AND NOW REX IS USING HIS FREE FOOT TO STOMP THE LIVING HELL OUT OF GARCIA!! GARCIA IS DEFENCELESS! HE HAS TO TAP OUT SOONER OR LATER, RIGHT!?!? BUT GARCIA GRABS HIS MOVING FOOT AND ROLLS HIM OVER!! HE PINS HIS SHOULDERS DOWN!

ONE…. TWO….. T-

James Peters: MCALLISTER ESCAPES! BOTH MEN GET UP TO THEIR FEET! REX WITH A CLOTHESLINE THAT TAKES GARCIA OFF HIS FEET!! HE REBOUNDS OFF THE ROPES AND HOVERS OVER HIS SHOULDERS!! THE REX EFFECT!!! NO!!! GARCIA GRABS HIS LEGS AND TAKES HIM DOWN!! JUMPS UP!!! DOUBLE FOOT STOMP THROUGH THE CHEST!! McAllister stumbles onto his feet as GARCIA HOPS UP AND SNATCHES HIS HEAD!! SHOCK N AWE!

Rich Russillo: REX SHRUGS HIM OFF! Garcia fails to connect with the rolling cutter as he turns around! AND GETS BLASTED IN THE JAW WITH A VICIOUS FOREARM! Garcia comes off the ropes, ricocheting back into McAllister! AND EATS A BICYCLE KICK INTO THE FACE!! Garcia has yet to lose his foundation as he rebounds face first off the ropes!! MCALLISTER GRABS HIM FROM BEHIND!! BUT GARCIA DRILLS HIM WITH A CUTTER OUT Of NOWHERE!! GARCIA CRAWLS OVER FOR THE COVER!!

ONE.. TWO…. THR

James Peters: HE POPS HIS SHOULDER UP!! GARCIA IS IN DISBELIEF AS HE QUICKLY CLIMBS TO THE TOP TURNBUCKLE!! GARCIA’S GOING TO PUT THE CAP ON THIS MATCH AS MCALLISTER IS LAID OUT IN THE CENTER OF THE RING!!! NATTTURRALLLLl INSSTINNNCTSSSS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Rich Russillo: NO!!! NOBODY’S HOME ON THE FROG SPLASH!!! MCALLISTER ROLLED OUT OF THE WAY IN TIME AND GARCIA WENT CRASH LANDING INTO THE CANVAS!!! McAllister charges into him! HIGH KNEE INTO THE JAW!!! Rex shatters his jaw as he picks him up into a canadian rack! BURNING HAMMMMMERRRR!!!

James Peters: GARCIA TURNS AROUND AND SPIKES HIM WITH A POISON RANA!! POISON RANA OUT Of NOWHERE AS GARCIA STEPS THROUGH THE ROPES!! Garcia isn’t electing to go for the frog splash as he springboards off the ropes!! REX GRABS HIS ARMS IN MID AIR AND FLOATS OVER HIS SHOULDERS!! REXXXXXXXX EFFFFFFFFFECCCCCCCCCCCTTTTTTTT!!!!!!!! COVER!!

ONE.. TWO… THREE!!

Rich Russillo: NO!!!! GARCIA GETS HIS SHOULDER UP!! YOU’VE GOT TO BE KIDDING ME!! Rex is pissed off as he comes off the ropes once again! HE FLOATS OVER!! REX EFFECT!!!!! BUT GARCIA CRADLES HIM!!

ONE… TWO…. THREE!!!

James Peters: OH!!!! GARCIA WAS SO CLOSE AS BOTH MEN GET UP TO THEIR FEET!! SUPERKICK TO THE JAW FROM REX!! REX is STAGGERED WHILE GARCIA REBOUNDS OFF THE MIDDLE ROPE!! AND CONNECTS WITH A SUPERKICK OF HIS OWN!! HE KICKS HIS GUT AND HOOKS BOTH ARMS! STAR CHASERR!!!

Rich Russillo: BUT REX PICKS HIM UP AND SENDS HIM OVER THE TOP ROPE! Garcia stays on the apron while he steps through the ropes. REX FLOATS OVER HIS SHOULDERS! WHAT THE!!!! REX EFFECT THROUGH THE ROPES!!! HOW THE HELL!!! COVER!!

ONE… TWO… THREE!!!

( DING! DING! DING! )

( ‘Alive’ by P.O.D hits to a loudening pop as Rex McAllister gingerly makes his way up to his feet. )

Bella Braxton: HERE IS YOUR WINNER… REXXXXXXX MCCALLLLISSSERR!!

James Peters: A magnificent match we got between these two and Rex McAllister pulled out all the stops for Jayln Garcia and he reigns supreme in this match. He now advances further into the King Of Elite tournament, one step closer to taking his spot back at the top of the food chain. However, you gotta have a hand for Jayln Garcia, he put on a career-defining performance tonight.

Rich Russillo: You are absolutely right, Garcia has nothing to be ashamed about. He is definitely the future and I can imagine him finally getting that big opportunity. Congratulations to Rex McAllister!

(The camera catches one more look at a victorious Rex McAllister before fading to the backstage area.)

(Voltage fades into the interview area where Sofia Clarke is standing by and she’s joined by a special guest. Sofia is all smiles as she goes to introduce her guest.)

Sofia Clarke: Ladies and gentlemen… please welcome The Woogieman!

(Even backstage, the ovation The Woogieman receives reverberates throughout the building. The larger than life Elitist removes his sunglasses, raises his eyebrow, and grins into the camera. Sofia can’t help but temporarily forget she is a strong, independent, and professional woman and she shamelessly bats her eyes at Woogie.)

The Woogieman: Hello, Sofia.

Sofia Clarke: Hello, Woogie. Thank you so much for joining me this evening.

The Woogieman: The pleasure is all mine.

(Sofia’s lovely face flushes and she clears her throat, knowing she has a job to do.)

Sofia Clarke: Now Woogie, 2019 was an up and down year for you, and eventually you found yourself on the outside looking in as Zak Simmons renamed the Big Boogie Bhampionship, the Big Bak Bhampionship. Do you plan on stepping up and challenging him, and getting that bhampionship back around your waist?

(Woogie appears to be deep in thought over that question.)

The Woogieman: I have thought about that Sofia, and honestly, the Big Bak Bhampionship is not my goal right now. Maybe it will be eventually, but I will allow Simmons to have his fun a little while longer. I have lorded over the Bhampionship division for awhile, and it’s good to have some new blood around. Simmons is a tough competitor and he deserves to enjoy his time in the spotlight a little while longer.

Sofia Clarke: You have always been such a gracious, humble GOAT, Woogie, and I think I speak for every member of the EAW Universe when I say that. But we also want to know what’s next for you? If not the Big Bak Bhampionship, then what?

The Woogieman: I just want to have fun matches and great feuds, Sofia. I have such a storied history in ladder matches, and I have done a lot of great things in this sport so far. My goal for this next decade is continue to be the GOAT I am, and the person the fans love. I’m The Woogieman, and I’m unlike anyone else here. I’m the favorite wherever I go! But if you really need something, some soundbite or whatever, I will go ahead and make an Earth shattering announcement right now.

(Sofia blinks and eagerly nods her head. She is clearly excited about the possibility of breaking a huge story.)

Sofia Clarke: Ohmygawd, what is it?

The Woogieman: Right now I’m going to go ahead and formally announce my entry into the 2020 Grand Rampage.

(Sofia looks a little startled.)

Sofia Clarke: But Woogie… Grand Rampage isn’t until April.

The Woogieman: That’s right, and I want all my fellow Elitists to have a chance to think about whether or not they want to put themselves in my line of fire. I am not holding anything back this season and that is a promise, Sofia.

(The sound of clapping can be heard off camera and that draws everyone’s attention to stage left. The camera shot widens to see Hannah Marin walking into the picture.)

Hannah Marin: Not holding anything back, you say? Good for you, sugar. Sofia, if you’ll excuse me, I have come to talk to Woogie privately.

(Hannah shoos Sofia away, much to Sofia’s chagrin, and once the reporter is gone, the blonde smiles sweetly at Woogie.)

Hannah Marin: Now Woogie, I appreciate the fact you are looking so far into the future. That shows me you are a man with great ambition, and someone who wants what’s best for himself. It’s not lost on me that you are one of the most popular figures here in EAW. Everytime your music hits, people go absolutely crazy. You have a lot of power my friend.

(Hannah lowers her lashes and traces her finger down Woogie’s arm.)

Hannah Marin: Jesse Barlow is a man that also possesses a lot of power, and he’s the most fearless leader. I have never met a man who cares so much about the world, and who truly has the passion to make it a better place. The two of us want to build an army, Woogie. A group of warriors who take over and change the world for the better. I would walk through fire if it meant I could spread Jesse’s message and get the masses to believe in our cause, and I think someone like you would be absolutely perfect to help us. You are a beautiful soul yourself, Woogie. Didn’t you just receive an award that said you should be President?

(Hannah is really laying the charm on thick and she gazes up at Woogie, batting her eyes.)

Hannah Marin: Jesse sees a lot of the wonderful qualities he has in you, and both of us would be honored if you joined forces with us. We want to make sure this world stays pure, and there is no other soul as pure as you. You have the ability to stop wars, and that’s exactly what we need right now!

(The Woogieman goes to reply, but Hannah places her fingers to his lips.)

Hannah Marin: Shhh. You don’t have to reply right now because I know the opportunity to join up with Jesse is probably pretty overwhelming. You think about it, and come next week, I’ll find you and come get your answer. Remember Woogie, Jesse and I are not the bad guys contrary to what people say. We are the only people in this company who truly want to do the hard work to make it better. We fully plan to save the world like I said, but we both know we have to start small and use the platform we have been given for the greater good. Do the right thing and join our cause…

(Hannah pauses for a moment and removes her finger from Woogie’s lips.)

Hannah Marin: And don’t wind up like Link Rexx did earlier.

(The blonde winks at Woogie and saunters off, leaving the legendary Elitist to ponder the offer. After a moment, Voltage fades to commercial break.)

(Commercial for AT&T featuring Landerson and his family. AT&T’s family plan offers Landerson and his family a chance to stay in touch while Landerson tours the world being the amazing wrestler he is.)

(We reopen up backstage as we see Consuela Rose Ava standing next to her locker with her back to the camera. She has on a red variance of her usual ring attire having done some new promotional photos for 2020 earlier. Consuela is alone until she tilts her head and gives a coy smile.)

Consuela Rose Ava: Look who stops by to see their big sister!

(The camera pans to showcase Camille Ava aka Ms Extreme.)

Ms Extreme: Maybe take the excitement down a notch or two. I’m kidding. You seem to be in good spirits considering what happened at Road to Redemption. Lars Grier returned to attack you and spoil one of the greatest moments of your career.

Consuela Rose Ava: It’s crazy but what else can we expect from EAW? People come and go all the time and Lars Grier is just the latest to make is shocking return after disappearing a year ago. Not only returning but taking me out and making it clear that despite finally getting vindication against that disease known as Veena Adams and winning the 24/7 contrat, I still have issues I have to handle before I can actually use it.

Ms. Extreme: Yeah, he wants to take that contract away from you and use it himself it seems. You did all that work to get it and he’s trying to snake his way into stealing it for himself. This is a tough situation to be in especially seeing as you work hard to keep earning it by going through Veena Adams who everyone in the world despises. Thing is, Veena isn’t the athlete or Elitist Lars Grier has been known to be and he is a threat regardless if we agree with how he returned to EAW or not.

Consuela Rose Ava: It’s whatever honestly. I’m ready for everything this new year and decade has in store for me. Lars, Veena, whoever thinks they can get this contract away from me and use it for themselves can try as they might. I’m ready for everything and everyone trying to block me from becoming a champion again.

Ms. Extreme: That’s wonderful to hear, Consuela!

Consuela Rose Ava: Yeah, thanks. I have plans for this contract and I can’t stress myself out about who returns to run in or sneak attack me. I couldn’t care less about any so called threats. I will be cashing in this 24/7 contract and I have a secret to tell you Camille.

(Consuela leans in a little as Camille leans in with her.)

Consuela Rosa Ava: I even know what champion I want to cash in on!

Ms. Extreme: That’s great! I also have some goals of my own for this new year and decade! Looks like we both might be rocking championship gold together this season after all.

Consuela Rose Ava: Oh yeah? Well, tell me your gold goals first and I’ll tell you mine.

Ms. Extreme: Well, it’s a lofty one…but I am determined to win Queen of Elite this season. I want to be the Red Queen of Elite in 2020 and that isn’t the end of it. No way. I want to win Queen of Elite and simultaneously be a champion as well. I have my sights set on becoming EAW World Championship but seeing as Andrea has that seat filled, I have another belt glimmering from the corner of my eye that I may take a crack at.

Consuela Rose Ava: Oh, do tell! What belt are you thinking of? Looking to reclaim that Pure Championship? You’re not going after Raven, are you?

Ms. Extreme: Not exactly. I figure, seeing as I’m facing Doctor Bethany Blue, I 100% believe I can defeat her and advance in this Elite tournament. I also think, by beating Bethany Blue that I will solidify my case as a potential number one contender and challenger for the Interwire Championship! I think that might be the move for me this season! Me, Queen of the Elite AND Interwire Champion?

(The second the word “Interwire” escaped her lips, Consuela’s eyes widened and she quickly looked washed of all the color in her face.)

Ms. Extreme: What do you think? Big plans indeed, right?

Consuela Rose Ava: Um.

(Consuela feins a smile before allowing herself to nod and smile ear to ear while squinting her eyes at her sister.)

Consuela Rose Ava: That’s just, that’s just perfect Camille.

Ms. Extreme: Really? I’m not getting ahead of myself am I? Winning Queen of the Elite is a lofty goal and so is becoming Interwire champ let alone both. But people call me Godmille for a reason. I appreciate you for backing me, Consuela!

Consuela Rose Ava: Oh, oh yeah. You have my support 100% in this journey Camille. You as the reigning Queen of Elite and…The new Interwire Champion is beyond perfect.

(Consuela flashes her sister another smile.)

Ms. Extreme: I know I’ll have to fight my heart out but this chest doesn’t pump sugar. I’ll be ready just like you’ll be ready to keep that 24/7 contract in your possession until it’s time for you to cash it in and get yourself a title. Speaking of which, you never told me what belt you had your eye on. Come on, spit it out!

Consuela Rose Ava: Actually, I think I will keep it to myself for now.

(Ms. Extreme looks at Consuela, feeling a little suspicious.)

Ms. Extreme: Consuela…

Consuela Rose Ava: It kind of just dawned on me what a challenge Lars is going to be and perhaps I don’t really need to set my sights on a belt right now. I guess my goal now is fighting back all the thieves and vultures circling above my head trying to pry this 24/7 contract away from me and waiting for the perfect opportunity to strike on the champion that has the belt I ultimately desire. Lars Grier might just by default be my main priority for the time being and all my attention must be focused on making this returning nobody wish he never picked a fight with Consuela Rose Ava.

(Ms. Extreme gives her older sister a look, but she kind of just lets it drop. Something is telling her that she might have just taken the wind out of her sister’s sails with her own aspirations for the Interwire Championship, but she’s not sure.)

Ms. Extreme: That is exactly what I like to hear, sis.

(Ms. Extreme puts a hand on her sisters shoulder before pulling her in for a solid hug as the camera stays focused on the somber look residing on Consuela’s face. As they break away, the sisters slap hands and exchange a familiar head nod to one another; Ms Extreme does hers with vigor and enthusiasm. Consuela on the other hand is a little subdued but she goes through the motions.)

Consuela Rose Ava: You take care of business tonight. Make that doctor call in sick for the next two weeks and show the world that the Red Queen is worthy of becoming the Red Queen of Elite.

Ms. Extreme: Thanks and you know I will!

(Ms. Extreme smiles ear to ear as she leaves the area and all we are left with is Consuela taking a deep breath before staring down at the floor, the wall, and just seemingly floating alone in her locker-room with her thoughts. Consuela reaches inside her locker and reveals her 24/7 contract as she stares at it and looks to be weighing her options.)

(The camera cuts back to Rich and James.)

Rich Russillo: This looks to be an inspired group here as two of the Ava sisters, Consuela and Camille, both look to take this opportunity with a New Year Upon us all to get some goals established. Camille wants to become Queen of Elite AND Interwire Champion and Consuela…well.

James Peters: Consuela wants to go about making sure her 24/7 contract isn’t ripped away from her by anybody thinking she doesn’t deserve it. Namely a man by the name of Lars Grier who is back after a year away from EAW with his eyes on Consuela’s prize. After that, it’s obvious Consuela wants to become a champion but it seems she can’t decide what belt she wants to challenge for.

Rich Russillo: If Lars Grier has his way, she won’t even get the chance to remember what championship she wants to challenge for. 260 pounds of pissed off Carion. A man that big and that methodical is back with a very unclear message but a clear mission; take that 24/7 contract and use it himself.

James Peters: Consuela is tough, but Lars is tough as well. A year off can make some elitist lazy or rusty, but I don’t know. Lars may be more dangerous than ever now that he is back in EAW.

(The camera cuts to Bella Braxton in the middle of the ring)

Bella Braxton: Ladies and gentlemen the following contest is scheduled for…

Crowd: ONE FALL!!!

Bella Braxton: And it is the first round of the KING OF ELITE TOURNAMENT!!!

(“Gangsta” by New Years Day plays to loud cheers as Ms. Extreme comes out with a smirk on her face as she looks around the arena before making her way to the ring)

Bella Braxton: Introducing first… from Calabasas, California… weighing in at 135 pounds… THE RED QUEEN… MS. EXTREME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Rich Russillo: Last time we saw Ms. Extreme was at Road to Redemption. Whilst she did not pull out the win as intended at the Extreme Elimination Chamber match for the EAW Championship, she was able to witness much more than that. She saw one of her best friends that bonded with her over the course of Season 12 Andrea Valentine, win the EAW Championship over Charlie Marr after a long climb to the top. She also got to see her sister Cameron Ella Ava being crowned the Answers World Championship in the Extreme Elimination Chamber as well. So whilst she did not walk out as champion I’m sure these moments equate to her similarly in her mind.

James Peters: Tonight is her chance to possibly step into the same atmosphere as both Andrea and Cam did at Road to Redemption. The King of Elite is a prestigious tournament and it holds a lot of opportunities at hand. If Camille manages to pull off becoming the King, or should I say Queen of Elite, she might be in the same position she was in at Road to Redemption, a chance to get the world title. But before she can focus on that she has to move up the ranks, and that begins tonight.

(Ms. Extreme enters the ring and begins to warm up with determination as “Gangsta fades out. “Bad Medicine” by Bon Jovi then plays to cheers as Dr. Bethany Blue comes out. She raises her Interwire Championship up in the air before heading to the ring)

Bella Braxton: And her opponent… from Miami, Florida… weighing in at 128 pounds… DR. BETHANY BLUE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Rich Russillo: Last time we saw the Doctor was also at Road to Redemption where she managed to retain the Interwire Title against the thorn in her side for weeks, Jesse Barlow. The stakes were high for that match but in the end it was of course Dr. Bethany Blue that came out on top. Jesse made this personal with the Doctor and she sure did deliver when it comes to that.

James Peters: Yes but also she has this match in the round 1 of the King of Elite tournament. Think about it she could be a Queen of Elite and the Interwire Champion simultaneously, imagine how much that could propel her up. The possibilities are endless but I’m sure the Doctor wants to win tonight and I’m sure just like Road to Redemption she’ll give her 100%. Both of the competitors want to win in this match, the pressure mounts yet I’m sure the animosity will only be motivation to give their best and I’m sure that will be true.

(Dr. Bethany Blue enters the ring and steps in between the ropes and holds the Interwire Championship up once more as “Bad Medicine” fades away and the Ref signals for the bell)

(DING! DING! DING!)

Rich Russillo: Here we go as this first round match is underway. It’s safe to say we have to put into consideration that none of the competitors in this match are 100%. Ms. Extreme has an injured ankle going into this match and Dr. Bethany Blue had to sustain a lot in order to retain the Interwire Title which is sure to affect the result of this match and what not. So they both have to keep that in mind going into this match. Ms. Extreme not wasting any time coming out of the gate striking multiple punches right to Dr. Bethany Blue! The Doctor moves herself back but quickly comes back striking Ms. Extreme with punches of her own! Both Ms. Extreme and Dr. Bethany Blue are swinging multiple punches at each other as it seems there’s no end to it! But Ms. Extreme is slowly fighting back as she begins to overwhelm Blue with fast rapid punches. Blue forced to a knee as Ms. Extreme runs to the ropes. KNEE STRIKE RIGHT TO THE FACE OF THE DOCTOR SENDING HER DOWN!

James Peters: Dr. Bethany Blue getting up quickly now as it’s too early in the match. Ms. Extreme quickening it bringing her up and sending her to the ropes. THE DOCTOR WITH A RUNNING EUROPEAN UPPERCUT RIGHT TO MS. EXTREME SENDING HER BACK! Ms. Extreme falling to the ropes as Blue rebounds off the opposite side! CLOTHESLINE SENDS MS. EXTREME OVER THE TOP ROPES AND TO THE FLOOR! Ms. Extreme stunned as she grabs the barricade and slowly begins to pull herself up.

Rich Russillo: Meanwhile though the Doctor is on the apron waiting for Ms. Extreme to get up what is she thinking?! DR. BETHANY BLUE WITH A RUNNING CROSSBODY OFF THE APRON TAKING MS. EXTREME DOWN! We’re only a few minutes into this match and it’s already spilled to the outside! Blue bringing Ms. Extreme up as the Ref is looking to start the count soon. She’s dragging Ms. Extreme possibly into the ring but she fights back with an elbow right to the gut sending her back! Dr. Bethany Blue grabbing a hold of Ms. Extreme looking to roll her back into the ring. MS. EXTREME RAMMING DR. BETHANY BLUE BACK FIRST INTO THE CORNER OF THE APRON!

OONNEE!!

TTWWOO!!

James Peters: Both of these competitors are in pain but Ms. Extreme is bringing herself up first. She grabs the Doctor and pulls her up bringing her around the ring. MS. EXTREME SLAMMING DR. BETHANY BLUE HEAD FIRST RIGHT INTO THE STEEL STEPS! Ms. Extreme I think is looking for another one! But the Doctor puts her hand out preventing it as she grabs Ms. Extreme! BLUE SLAMS MS. EXTREME FACE FIRST INTO THE STEEL STEPS!

Dr. Bethany Blue (Off-Mic): Ouch! That’s definitely a migraine. I might have to check you out after this match!

Ms. Extreme: (Off-Mic): Screw.. YOU!

TTHHRREE!!

FFOOUURR!!

FFIIVVEE!!

Rich Russillo: Ms. Extreme fighting back as she grabs Dr. Bethany Blue and she’s dragging her around the ringside area again what could possibly be in store for the Doctor?! MS. EXTREME THROWS BLUE HEADFIRST INTO THE RING POST! Dr. Bethany Blue is clearly getting dizzy as Ms. Extreme rolls her into the ring and enters herself. Blue pulling herself up slowly as Ms. Extreme takes a breather on the other side. Ms. Extreme grabbing her and bringing her to the center of the ring. MS. EXTREME WITH A SMOOTH SNAP SUPLEX!

James Peters: Blue rolls to the edge of the ring as she grabs a hold of the ropes pulling herself up. But Ms. Extreme is coming over as she begins to push the Doctor out of the ring with her foot but the Doctor holds on as the Ref forces them to split. Ms. Extreme allowing Dr. Bethany Blue to slowly pull herself up but is wasting no time grabbing her and sending her into a irish whip to the ropes. But Blue stops herself by grabbing the ropes preventing anymore damage to be done to her. Ms. Extreme running towards her but Dr. Bethany Blue throws her out of the ring! But Ms. Extreme holds on and gets on the apron as she climbs to the top rope I think the Doctor is unknowing of what’s going on! DIVING CALF KICK TAKES THE DOCTOR DOWN!

Rich Russillo: Dr. Bethany Blue grabbing the turnbuckle and pulling herself up to her feet as she props herself in the corner. Ms. Extreme with a backhand chop right to Blue! The chop echoes throughout the arena as Dr. Bethany Blue falls to her knees! Ms. Extreme grabbing the Doctor by the hair but she quickly turns it around with an elbow right to her gut! Ms. Extreme stumbles backwards as the Doctor sees opportunity. BLUE WITH A CHOP BLOCK! Remember the ankle injury whilst the chop block didn’t affect it so much it bent it in a way! Ms. Extreme hops on one leg trying to access the situation but Dr. Bethany Blue isn’t waiting! FALLAWAY SLAM TAKES MS. EXTREME DOWN!

James Peters: The Doctor grabs the arm of Ms. Extreme as she begins to manipulate it twisting it and bending! She drops the arm though as she goes for the ankle!

Dr. Bethany Blue (Off-MIc): Don’t worry Camille, once I win this match I’ll treat your ankle right back to good health!

Ms. Extreme (Off-MIc): Just… SHUT UP!

Rich Russillo: Ms. Extreme turning herself to her back as she pushes Dr. Bethany Blue away! She wastes no time getting back up to her feet as the Doctor is vulnerable and Ms. Extreme sees that as she grabs her and runs to the ropes! SPRINGBOARD BULLDOG BY MS. EXTREME! Dr. Bethany Blue falls into the corner as Ms. Extreme falls into the other. She runs at Ms. Extreme but she quickly side steps as the Doctor falls into the opposite corner! Ms. Extreme runs at Blue caught by surprise at the quick reaction of Ms. Extreme. CORNER RUNNING DROPKICK RIGHT TO THE FACE OF THE DOCTOR!

James Peters: Dr. Bethany Blue pulling herself out of the ring trying to gain some distance to catch a breath. But Ms. Extreme isn’t waiting for a moment as she runs to the ropes! SUICIDE DIVE AS THE DOCTOR GETS SLAMMED RIGHT INTO THE BARRICADE! Ms. Extreme rolling Dr. Bethany Blue right into the ring as she wastes no time sending her into a irish whip. But the Doctor bounces off running right at Ms. Extreme! DROPKICK RIGHT TO THE KNEE BY BLUE! Ms. Extreme moves back as the Doctor quickly gets to her feet. DISCUS CLOTHESLINE TAKES MS. EXTREME DOWN!

Rich Russillo: Dr. Bethany Blue stumbles to a knee as Ms. Extreme is slowly crawling up trying to pull herself up using the ropes. But the Doctor quickly goes over and brings her up to her feet as she lifts her up! MS. EXTREME ROLLS THROUGH THOUGH AS SHE GOES FOR A QUICK PIN ATTEMPT!

OOONNNEEE!!!

TTTTWWWWOOOO!!!!

TTTT-

James Peters: BLUE KICKS OUT! The Doctor quickly gets up to her feet but Ms. Extreme is quicker as she was ready for her! TWIST OF FATE! MS. EXTREME SLAMS THE DOCTOR FACE FIRST AS SHE GOES FOR THE PIN!

OOONNNEEE!!!

TTTTWWWWOOOO!!!!

TTTTTHHHHHRRRRREE-

Rich Russillo: BLUE BARELY KICKS OUT AGAIN! Ms. Extreme with quick wits yet that wasn’t enough to take the Doctor down just yet! Ms. Extreme rolling up to her feet as she climbs to the top rope. If this is what I think it is we might just be seeing the end of this match so far! BLIND FURY INCOMING! NO! DR. BETHANY BLUE BARELY PUSHES MS. EXTREME LEAVING HER STUNNED! She climbs up joining Ms. Extreme on the top rope as she grabs her what is she thinking?! SUPERPLEX!

James Peters: Both of them are down as they seem to be both slowly getting up at the same time. Ms. Extreme fires the first punch as the Doctor moves back. But the Doctor quickly comes back at Ms. Extreme with a punch back! Ms. Extreme! Blue! Ms. Extreme! Ms. Extreme! Ms. Extreme already having the advantage as she begins to land more punches over Dr. Bethany Blue. Dr. Bethany Blue is slowly starting to feel overwhelmed but she swings a punch!

Rich Russillo: RED HANDED! MS. EXTREME TRANSITIONS INTO THE SEATED FUJIWARA ARMBAR OUT OF NOWHERE! DR. BETHANY BLUE IS TRAPPED IN THE HOLD AS SHE TRIES TO REACH THE ROPES WHICH SHE’S A FINGERTIP AWAY FROM! WILL SHE TAP?! THE DOCTOR IS PERSISTENT AS SHE ISN’T TAPPING BUT I THINK SHE MIGHT HAVE ENOUGH! SHE TAPS-

James Peters: NURSE GOLDSTEIN! NURSE GOLDSTEIN GRABS THE HAND OF DR. BETHANY BLUE AND BRINGS IT TO THE ROPES QUICKLY RETREATING AWAY! The Ref noticing Nurse Goldstein trying to ask about her involvement. Ms. Extreme is livid as she yells at the Nurse! Ms. Extreme isn’t looking behind her though as Dr. Bethany Blue rises behind her! BLUE GOES RIGHT TO THE ANKLE! Ms. Extreme hobbling around shocked by the actions of the Doctor as she grabs her! WHIPLASH- WAIT MS. EXTREME QUICKLY PUSHES HER OUT OF THE WAY AND RUNS AT HER! BUT NURSE GOLDSTEIN AGAIN! The Ref definitely saw that as she goes after her! Ms. Extreme has had enough! SUICIDE DIVE TO NURSE GOLDSTEIN TAKES HER OUT!

Rich Russillo: The Ref quickly rolling out of the ring to check on Nurse Goldstein as Ms. Extreme rolls in!

CRACK!

James Peters: WHAT?! BLUE WITH THE CHAIR RIGHT TO THE SKULL OF MS. EXTREME! The Doctor quickly pushing the chair away as she grabs her! WHIPLASH CONNECTS OUT OF NOWHERE AS THE DOCTOR QUICKLY GOES FOR THE PIN! THE REF IS UNKNOWING AS HE ROLLS INTO THE RING BEGINNING THE COUNT!

OOONNNEEE!!!

TTTTWWWWOOOO!!!!

TTTTTHHHHHRRRRREEEEEEEEEE!!!!!

(DING! DING! DING!)

(“Bad Medicine” plays as Dr. Bethany Blue rolls out of the ring and aids Nurse Goldstein up to her feet, both have a face of pure happiness. The Ref rolls out of the ring to hand the Doctor her Interwire Championship as her hand gets raised in victory.)

Bella Braxton: Ladies and gentlemen here is the winner of your match… THE INTERWIRE CHAMPION! DR. BETHANY BLUE!!!!!!!!!!

Rich Russillo: SHE DID IT! Dr. Bethany Blue has managed to barely get out of this match and advances to round two of the King of Elite tournament! Whilst not in the most flattering way that does not seem to be the concern for her as she looks excited as hell!

James Peters: Whilst that might not be a concern for her look at Ms. Extreme. An opportunity taken away from her this early into the King of Elite tournament, whilst that is lukewarm she was also cheated out of it. I’m sure there’s going to be hell to pay once Ms. Extreme wakes up and comes to realize what just got stolen from her by the doctor.

(The camera takes one last shot of the referee checking on Ms. Extreme before sending Voltage into a commercial break.)

(Commercial break for retirement featuring Tom Brady. Win or lose, there comes a time in everyone’s life when they need to retire. Tom Brady, it’s your time.)

(Voltage returns and cuts to the backstage area one final time. This time, Fight Grid host Molly Waters is standing by. As always, she smiles professionally and gets right down to business.)

Molly Waters: Earlier tonight, we heard from our new EAW World Champion, Andrea Valentine. Joining me right now is the man she dethroned for that very championship, Charlie Marr.

(The camera widens and shows Charlie Marr and his wife, Jordie, standing to Molly’s left. Charlie looks far from thrilled and narrows his eyes at Molly, who to her credit, does not waver under his glare. Jordie is clinging to Charlie as usual, and looking up at him with stars in her pretty eyes.)

Molly Waters: Thank you for joining me tonight Charlie. I’m sure you felt some type of way walking into this building tonight without the championship you’ve held since August.

(That question immediately sets the tone for the interview and it’s not a positive one. Tension radiates through Charlie’s ripped body and Jordie places a comforting hand on his arm.)

Charlie Marr: If there hadn’t been some bullshit conspiracy against me then I would still be the fucking champion. But that’s the nature of this game. People hate what they don’t understand and want things that they don’t deserve, and that they damn sure haven’t earned. There wasn’t a single motherfucker in that chamber that had any claim to my championship and not one of them deserved a shot at my belt either. It’s complete bullshit that a fucking glory hole is walking around with MY EAW World Championship. tHe KiNg iS dEaD! Bitch, I’m still your fucking king. Andrea, you dumb fucking cunt, I have a rematch that I can utilize at any time and you can believe that I’m going to exercise that rematch clause sooner rather than later. However, right now my focus is on King of Elite and winning that crown, so you can enjoy your fucking gift of a championship reign for a little while longer.

(Charlie rolls his cold, blue eyes and laughs at the irony of his situation right now.)

Charlie Marr: I think it’s fucking hilarious that everyone wanted to tar and feather me for having Veena reward me a title shot for all the hard work I’ve done. But no one, and I repeat no one, batted a fucking eye with a terminated employee was allowed to walk into the building while a show was going on and show up during my main event match. Malcum Jones handed the human version of a toilet bowl the fucking EAW World Championship because he’s got little man syndrome and was hoping to get a thank you fuck out of it. He probably did because Andrea is the type of woman who would spread her legs for a soda pop bottle if it meant she could feel some type of friction against her dirty little clit, but I digress. I can’t fix stupid, but I can damn sure make sure a miscarriage of justice like Road to Redemption NEVER happens again.

Molly Waters: Care to expand on that, Charlie?

(Jordie pulls a piece of paper from the back pocket of her jeans and hands it to Charlie.)

Charlie Marr: This right here is a restraining order, barring Malcolm Hakeem Jones, from getting within a thousand feet from me. That means he can not legally enter any building that I’m in or else he will be arrested. Not sure what the fuck that means for his future on Voltage, but I really don’t give a fuck. Until I get back what’s rightfully mine, Malcolm Jones can fuck right on off and go crawl back into trash can he came from.

Molly Waters: That’s not going to keep Malcolm Jones for showing up next week in Helsinki. Unless I’m wrong, there’s no such thing as a universal restraining order?

Charlie Marr: Bet I’ll file for one every goddamn week if I have too. Don’t fucking question me you stupid bitch. The fact of the matter is, that thug robbed me of the EAW World Championship and right now it sits around the waist of a wannabe Instagram thot whose sole purpose in life is to be pissed on by her superiors. After I win King of Elite, I plan on making sure sluts like Andrea Valentine know their place and regret the fact they ever fucking gloated over my misfortune. The entire EAW Universe saw the destruction and carnage I am capable of when I fucking decimated everyone inside that chamber. I destroyed Ripley, Chambers, the adopted Ava, and dear ole dad, Rex. I painted the ring with the blood of my enemies, ruined their championship dreams, and made each of them question their own sense of self-worth. In one match, I proved that I was every bit the champion I claimed to be, and once I knock that fat fuck out of the King of Elite tournament, I’m going to take one step closer towards the crown I deserve. I have always been the uncrowned King of Voltage. I have always been the champion and personality that this brand does not deserve or appreciation. And after King of Elite, I am going to make this whole fucking brand kiss the ring and fucking submit to me, and then I’ll treat everyone like the piece of shit they are. Everyone on Voltage is beneath me. They are all scum. They deserve every fucking bit of destruction that is coming their way. And when I run through everyone once again and make my way back towards those stupid Beating Heart cunts, all of them are going to be forced to lick my boots and beg for this dick.

Molly Waters: I… wow.

(Charlie spits right in Molly’s face, showing her exactly how he feels about women.)

Charlie Marr: Next time you even remotely think of speaking to me, keep your eyes trained to the ground. Don’t you ever fucking look into a higher being’s eyes again. Do I make myself clear?

(Molly is too stunned to reply. Charlie grabs Jordie by the hand and stalks off, presumably to get ready for his match against Terry, which is next.)

(Voltage cuts back to the ringside area.)

Bella Braxton: The following is a King of Elite tournament round one match and it is scheduled for ONE FALL!

Crowd: ONE FALL!

Bella Braxton: Introducing first!..

(‘Natural’ by Imagine Dragons hits and the crowd begins cheering as Terry Chambers makes his first entrance of the new year, and decade. He has an intense look on his face as he makes his way down the ramp, seeing as he’s facing the former EAW Champion, the man that eliminated him as well as three others in the Extreme Elimination Chamber back at Road to Redemption. Eventually he makes it to the ring as Bella Braxton introduces him.)

Bella Braxton: Making his way to the ring.. Now residing in Los Angeles, California.. Weighing in at 287 pounds… TTEEEERRRYYYY CCHHAAMMMBERRRRSS!!!!

James Peters: Terry had a bit of a rollercoaster to end his decade. At Road to Redemption Terry was just one of many eliminations for his opponent tonight, Charlie Marr, but at Christmas in Dubai Terry closed out his year with a victory over the current New Breed Champion, Justin Windgate. Now Terry is looking to avenge his Extreme Elimination Chamber loss by defeating Charlie tonight.

Rich Russillo: These two had quite the back and forth this week. For one of these men it’s going to pay off, and unfortunately one of them will be left in disappointment, as above all else this match is a round one King of Elite tournament match.

(‘Letter to the Game’ by D Block Europe follows and the crowd bursts into boos as Charlie and Jordie Marr slowly make their way out to the stage. Jordie has a huge smile on her face, but Charlie looks focused as the two begin walking down the ramp, staring down Charlie’s opponent, Terry.)

Bella Braxton: And his opponent.. Accompanied by Jordie Marr… From Tower Hamlets, London, United Kingdom.. Weighing in at 240 pounds… CCCHHAAAARRLLIIEEEE MMAAARRRRR!!!!

James Peters: The former EAW Champion, Charlie Marr. Charlie was on a rampage at Road to Redemption, but after the return of Malcolm Jones everything came crashing down as Andrea Valentine managed to get the win, becoming EAW Champion herself. Now Charlie has his sights set on something else it seems as he aims to win this tournament.

Rich Russillo: I’m sure Jordie will once again be a deciding factor here. She’s aided Charlie all throughout his EAW Championship reign, and the fact that she’s here once again can’t mean anything good for Terry. I’m a bit worried for him to be honest.

James Peters: Terry should be fine if he knows what he’s getting into. Terry is used to having to overcome obstacles. This is just another one.

(Ding! Ding! Ding!)

James Peters: And this match is underway- AS TERRY GOES RIGHT AFTER CHARLIE! TERRY JUST BARRELED CHARLIE RIGHT INTO THE CORNER, AND NOW HE’S JUST DRIVING HIS KNEES RIGHT INTO THE FORMER EAW CHAMPION’S MIDSECTION! TERRY NOW, WITH AN INCREDIBLE BIEL THROW! TERRY JUST LAUNCHED CHARLIE TO THE OTHER SIDE OF THE RING, AND WE’RE NOT EVEN THIRTY SECONDS INTO THIS MATCH! CHARLIE NOW CRAWLING INTO THE CORNER OPPOSITE FROM TERRY, BUT TERRY DOESN’T LOOK TO BE SLOWING DOWN YET AS HE CHARGES IN! RANDOM ACT OF VIOLENCE!! TERRY ALREADY WITH THE RANDOM ACT OF VIOLENCE, AND NOW THERE’S THE COVER!

ONE! TWO!! THREE-

Rich Russillo: CHARLIE JUST BARELY KICKS OUT! CHARLIE NOW ROLLING OUT OF THE RING AFTER ALL THAT OFFENSE TERRY DISHED TO HIM, BUT I STILL DON’T THINK TERRY IS FINISHED! TERRY NOW RUNNING THE ROPES AS JORDIE IS TRYING TO HELP CHARLIE TO HIS FEET, AND OH MY GOD, WHAT A SUICIDE DIVE BY TERRY!! THAT SUICIDE DIVE DROVE CHARLIE RIGHT INTO THE BARRICADE, AND IF TERRY KEEPS GOING HE COULD BE ADVANCING RIGHT TO ROUND TWO OF THE KING OF ELITE TOURNAMENT! TERRY LIFTING CHARLIE UP NOW, AND THERE’S A FALLAWAY SLAM OUTSIDE OF THE RING!

James Peters: Terry finally rolling Charlie back inside of the ring now, and Rich after the harsh words traded towards each other this past week and after Charlie eliminated Terry the way he did at Road to Redemption, at this point I think Terry’s offense right now had to have been expected! I don’t think Charlie realized that he’d be facing such an aggressive side of Terry so early on though, and I think his words could be coming back to haunt him right now! TERRY LIFTING CHARLIE UP IN A POWERBOMB POSITION, BUT CHARLIE NOW FINALLY FIGHTING AS HE MANAGES TO ESCAPE TERRY’S GRASP! CHARLIE NOW RUNNING THE ROPES, AND THERE’S A HUGE BOOT TO THE FACE, CAUSING TERRY TO DROP TO A KNEE!

Rich Russillo: CHARLIE ISN’T FINISHED IT LOOKS LIKE! CHARLIE RUNNING THE ROPES ONE MORE TIME, AND NOW THERE’S A KNEE TO TERRY’S FACE! IT LOOKS LIKE CHARLIE SOMEHOW MANAGED TO FIND HIS WAY BACK INTO THIS MATCH AND OUT OF TERRY’S LINE OF OFFENSE, AND NOW THERE’S THE COVER BY CHARLIE!

ONE! T-

Rich Russillo: TERRY KICKS OUT! Charlie now immediately going for a rear chinlock, and it seems that attempting holds like this is a pretty common strategy when facing Terry Chambers- BUT CHARLIE DOESN’T STOP THERE AS HE BEGINS CLUBBING ON THE CHEST OF TERRY! CHARLIE TRYING TO DO EXTRA DAMAGE AS HE NOW KEEPS THAT REAR CHINLOCK IN, AND IT LOOKS LIKE TERRY MAY ACTUALLY BE STRUGGLING!

James Peters: HE’S NOT, HE’S DEFINITELY NOT! TERRY IS GETTING BACK TO HIS FEET AND HE’S DOING SO QUICKLY- BUT IT LOOKS LIKE CHARLIE THOUGHT AHEAD AS HE IMMEDIATELY TRANSITIONS INTO THE REAR NAKED CHOKE! CHARLIE CALLS THIS TRANQUILITY! JUST AS TERRY MANAGED TO GET BACK TO HIS FEET! IF TERRY WASN’T STRUGGLING BEFORE HE PROBABLY WILL BE VERY SOON AS CHARLIE DOESN’T PLAN TO LET GO OF THAT HOLD!

Rich Russillo: TERRY IS TRYING TO GRAB CHARLIE BUT HE’S CLEARLY HAVING TROUBLE DOING SO, AND RIGHT NOW THINGS AREN’T LOOKING TOO HOT! TERRY IS CLEARLY GETTING WEAKER BY THE SECOND AS CHARLIE HAS THE REAR NAKED CHOKE IN AS TIGHT AS POSSIBLE- BUT WAIT! TERRY NOW RUNNING BACKWARDS, AND HE RAMS CHARLIE BACK FIRST RIGHT INTO THE TURNBUCKLES! TERRY HOLDING HIS THROAT AFTER BEING IN THE SUBMISSION FOR SO LONG, BUT EVEN SO IT LOOKS LIKE TERRY HAS MANAGED TO FREE HIMSELF FROM CHARLIE’S GRASP, GIVING HIM AN OPPORTUNITY TO GET BACK INTO THIS!

James Peters: Terry grabbing Charlie just as he was beginning to get back up, AND THERE’S AN OVERHEAD BELLY TO BELLY SUPLEX! Charlie clearly in pain after that, but it looks like Terry isn’t done as he lifts Charlie up in a powerbomb position once again- BUT JUST LIKE BEFORE CHARLIE IS DOING HIS BEST TO FIGHT OUT OF IT, AND HE DOES! ONCE AGAIN CHARLIE MANAGES TO ESCAPE AS HE STUMBLES BACK TOWARDS THE ROPES, AND NOW TERRY’S CHARGING RIGHT TOWARDS HIM! WAIT, CHARLIE MOVES OUT OF THE WAY JUST AS TERRY LOOKED TO TRY AND SEND CHARLIE OUT OF THE RING WITH A CLOTHESLINE!

Rich Russillo: IT LOOKS LIKE CHARLIE JUST TRIED ROLLING TERRY UP, BUT SEEING THE SIZE OF HIM TERRY DIDN’T EVEN BUDGE! TERRY NOW WITH AN ELBOW CAUSING CHARLIE TO STUMBLE BACK, AND NOW HE CHARGES IN- RIGHT INTO THE HEADMASTER RITUAL!! CHARLIE JUST HIT WHAT WAS PROBABLY HIS BIGGEST SPINEBUSTER YET AS HE CONNECTS WITH THE HEADMASTER RITUAL OUT OF SEEMINGLY NOWHERE! CHARLIE WITH THE COVER NOW, IF TERRY WANTS TO ADVANCE IN THIS TOURNAMENT HE NEEDS TO KICK OUT HERE!

ONE! TWO!! THREE-

James Peters: TERRY DOES IT! TERRY GETS THE SHOULDER UP! CHARLIE LOOKS FRUSTRATED, BUT THIS IS WHY YOU CAN NEVER UNDERESTIMATE THE BARBARIC CARNIVORE! Charlie now backing up into the corner and if you ask me, it looks like Charlie is waiting for Terry to get back to his feet! I don’t like the sound of this, if he’s setting up for what I think he is, Terry might just be done here! Terry is slowly getting back to his feet and he seems so unaware, I don’t think he even knows where he is! Terry back to his feet now, AND CHARLIE CHARGES IN! CHARING- OH MY GOD!

Rich Russillo: TERRY WITH A HEADBUTT, JUST AS CHARLIE WENT FOR THE CHARING CROSS! THAT HEADBUTT TOOK CHARLIE RIGHT OUT, AND NOW THIS SHOULD BE TERRY’S TIME TO CAPITALIZE, BUT IT LOOKS LIKE JORDIE IS HELPING HER HUSBAND OUT OF THE RING BEFORE TERRY COULD DO ANY MORE DAMAGE! TERRY ROLLING OUT OF THE RING, AND HE’S TRYING TO GET TO CHARLIE BUT JORDIE IS STANDING IN HIS WAY! IT LOOKS LIKE JORDIE IS TRYING TO PLAY THE SAVIOR HERE OR SOMETHING- BUT THAT ROLE DOESN’T LAST LONG AS TERRY JUST TOSSED HER RIGHT OUT OF THE WAY WITH EASE- BUT LOOK AT THAT! CHARLIE IS IMMEDIATELY RIGHT ON THE ATTACK AS HE CONNECTS WITH A CHOP BLOCK TO THE LEFT KNEE!

James Peters: Looks like Jordie served more as a distraction than a savior! Charlie now, WITH A STOMP RIGHT TO THE SIDE OF THAT KNEE JUST AS TERRY WAS STARTING TO GET BACK UP! THAT KNEE BENT AWKWARDLY, AND NOW CHARLIE SHOVES TERRY RIGHT INTO THE RINGPOST!! THAT DISTRACTION CLEARLY PAID OFF AS CHARLIE HAS THE UPPER HAND RIGHT NOW! CHARLIE ROLLING TERRY INTO THE RING BEFORE FOLLOWING BEHIND, AND NOW HE GRABS TERRY BEFORE HE COULD GET BACK UP! CHARLIE SETTING IT UP NOW! FIGURE FOUR!! CHARLIE HAS A FIGURE FOUR LEGLOCK LOCKED IN, AND TERRY HAS NOWHERE TO GO!!

Rich Russillo: TERRY IS STUCK IN THE MIDDLE OF THE RING, AND THAT FIGURE FOUR IS LOCKED IN TIGHTLY! TERRY IS IN DEEP TROUBLE RIGHT NOW, AS CHARLIE IS CAPITALIZING OFF OF THE DAMAGE HE DID TO THAT LEG NOT LONG AGO! TERRY NEEDS TO GET OUT OF THIS OR THERE’S NO WAY HE’S WINNING THIS MATCH! I CAN ONLY IMAGINE HOW DIFFICULT THAT’D BE THOUGH, TERRY MIGHT HAVE TO TAP!

James Peters: TERRY IS TRYING TO PULL HIMSELF TO THE ROPES BUT THAT HAS TO BE INCREDIBLY DIFFICULT IN A SUBMISSION LIKE THIS! IF I WERE TERRY, I’D JUST TAP OUT RIGHT HERE! IF TERRY GOES ON LIKE THIS HIS LEG COULD FACE SOME SERIOUS DAMAGE! EVEN SO TERRY ISN’T QUITTING YET, YOU CAN SEE HOW HARD HE’S STRUGGLING, BUT HE STILL JUST WON’T TAP OUT! TERRY WANTS TO BEAT CHARLIE, AND HE WANTS TO ADVANCE IN THE KING OF ELITE TOURNAMENT! EVEN CHARLIE LOOKS SURPRISED AT HOW LONG TERRY IS SURVIVING HERE, WAIT, WHAT’S THIS!?

Rich Russillo: TERRY MANAGES TO TURN HIMSELF ONTO HIS STOMACH, AND NOW LOOK! TERRY MANAGED TO REVERSE THE SUBMISSION ONTO CHARLIE BY DOING THAT, AND THAT’S GONNA FORCE CHARLIE TO RELEASE THE FIGURE FOUR TO AVOID ANY INJURY! BOTH MEN NOW GETTING BACK TO THEIR FEET, BUT IT’S CHARLIE WHO’S IN THE CORNER! TERRY NOW CHARGING IN- BUT CHARLIE MOVES OUT OF THE WAY! CHARLIE NOW RUNNING TO THE OPPOSITE CORNER AS TERRY TURNS AROUND, AND NOW CHARLIE CHARGES IN! CHARLIE WITH A- OH MY GOD, WOW! TERRY JUST PLANTED CHARLIE WITH A HUGE URANAGE, RIGHT OUT OF THE CORNER!

James Peters: TERRY’S NOT DONE THERE THOUGH! TERRY IS DEADLIFTING CHARLIE UP INTO THAT POWERBOMB POSITION, AND THIS TIME I’M NOT SEEING A FIGHT COMING OUT OF CHARLIE! IT LOOKS LIKE IT MIGHT ACTUALLY CONNECT THIS TIME! YES!! SIT-OUT POWERBOMB BY TERRY CHAMBERS!!! TERRY FINALLY CONNECTS WITH THE SIT-OUT POWERBOMB, AND THERE’S THE COVER NOW! AFTER ALL THAT, I DON’T THINK CHARLIE CAN SURVIVE!

ONE! TWO!! THREE-

James Peters: WHAT!? IT LOOKS LIKE I WAS WRONG, CHARLIE JUST BARELY KICKED OUT!! TERRY IS CLEARLY FRUSTRATED THAT HE COULDN’T FINISH THE MATCH THERE, BUT HONESTLY I’M SURPRISED CHARLIE IS STILL BREATHING! I SUPPOSE THIS IS WHY THIS MAN HAS BEEN EAW CHAMPION FOR SO LONG!

Rich Russillo: AND NOW TERRY IS LOOKING TO SHOW WHY HE WAS INTERWIRE CHAMPION AS HE DEADLIFTS CHARLIE UP ONCE MORE, BUT THIS TIME HE RUNS- WAIT! TERRY HAD CHARLIE IN THE POWERBOMB POSITION AND IT LOOKED LIKE HE WAS READY TO CHARGE TOWARDS THE CORNER FOR THE TURNBUCKLE POWERBOMB, BUT JORDIE GRABBED TERRY’S LEG! CHARLIE ABLE TO SLIP OUT OF TERRY’S GRASP THANKS TO THAT, AND NOW CHARLIE JUST POKED TERRY IN THE EYES WHILE THE REFEREE IS ARGUING WITH JORDIE! TERRY’S BEEN BLINDED, AND NOW CHARLIE IS CLIMBING THE TURNBUCKLES!

James Peters: DEATH OR GLORY!! THAT DIVING EUROPEAN UPPERCUT CONNECTS, AND NOW CHARLIE GOES FOR THE COVER, AND THE REFEREE FINALLY TURNS HIS ATTENTION TO THE MATCH! IS THIS IT FOR TERRY!? NOT LIKE THIS!

ONE! TWO!! THREE-

James Peters: NO, THAT’S NOT ALL FOR TERRY! TERRY IS STILL IN THIS MATCH MUCH TO CHARLIE MARR’S DISMAY! CHARLIE LOOKS ABSOLUTELY FURIOUS, BUT HE SHOULD HAVE EXPECTED A GREAT FIGHT TO BE PUT UP BY TERRY HERE! CHARLIE MAY HAVE UNDERESTIMATED HIM IN THE BUILD TO THIS MATCH, IS THAT GOING TO COME BACK TO BITE HIM!?

Rich Russillo: Honestly, it just might! So far both of these men have been taking whatever the other has given to them, and honestly I don’t see Terry going down just yet! I have to admit, Terry has been doing amazing so far, and at this rate I think there’s a great chance that we’ll see an upset here! And it’s not often that it’s called an upset when the winner would be a 6’7, nearly 300 pound monster, but that just speaks to how impressive Charlie Marr has been this past year, not to mention the added factor of Jordie Marr.

James Peters: You’re definitely right about that. Back to the match, it looks like Charlie is trying to do some extra damage to Terry as he’s just on top of him delivering these hard hitting punches to the side of his face, and I don’t even know how Terry is supposed to recover at this rate to be honest! Charlie isn’t giving Terry a chance to recover here, he’s going right after him! Charlie lifting Terry up now, AND IT LOOKS LIKE HE’S TRYING TO HOOK THE ARMS! IT LOOKS LIKE HE’S TRYING TO SET UP FOR THE QUEEN IS DEAD-

Rich Russillo: BUT THERE’S A BACK BODY DROP BY TERRY!! TERRY JUST SENT CHARLIE WAY UP IN THE AIR WITH THAT BACK BODY DROP, AND I’LL TELL YOU, THERE’S NOT MANY PEOPLE THAT HAS THE POWER THAT THIS MAN DOES! IF THERE’S ONE THING TERRY HAS OVER CHARLIE, IT’S THE FACT THAT CHARLIE WILL NEVER BE ABLE TO OVERPOWER TERRY, AND WHAT WE JUST SAW IS WHY! TERRY PICKING CHARLIE UP NOW, AND HE MAKES HIS WAY TOWARDS THE CORNER, THIS TIME WITHOUT JORDIE TO MAKE THE SAVE! BUCKLE BOMB BY TERRY CHAMBERS!!

James Peters: Just how impressive was that!? Charlie is just laid out right now after that buckle bomb, and now Terry is going for the cover! If you ask me, I think this match is over!

ONE! TWO!! THREE!!!

James Peters: WAIT, THE REFEREE NOTICES CHARLIE’S FOOT ON THE ROPES! THE MATCH IS STILL ON, BUT WHAT HE DIDN’T SEE IS THAT IT’S JORDIE THAT PUT CHARLIE’S FOOT THERE! JORDIE JUST SAVED CHARLIE FROM WHAT MORE THAN LIKELY WOULD’VE BEEN A LOSS, AND NOW SHE’S JUST LAUGHING AS TERRY SLOWLY BEGINS TO REALIZE WHAT JUST HAPPENED, AND RIGHT NOW TERRY DOESN’T LOOK TOO HAPPY!

Rich Russillo: TERRY NOW ROLLING OUT OF THE RING, AND YOU CAN SEE JUST HOW FAST THAT SMILE ON JORDIE’S FACE HAS FADED AS TERRY IS SLOWLY APPROACHING HER! JORDIE IS SLOWLY BACKING AWAY FROM TERRY, NEARLY FROZEN IN FEAR- AND NOW SHE’S MAKING A BREAK FOR IT! IT LOOKS LIKE JORDIE ATTEMPTED TO JUMP OVER THE BARRICADE BUT TERRY MANAGED TO GRAB HER JUST IN TIME, AND THERE’S A GERMAN SUPLEX!! JORDIE WAS JUST SENT FLYING, AND IF YOU LOOK AT THE RAGE IN TERRY’S EYES, SOMETHING TELLS ME HE’S NOT DONE WITH HER JUST YET!

James Peters: TERRY PICKING JORDIE UP NOW, AND OH MY GOD! TERRY JUST THREW JORDIE RIGHT OVER OUR ANNOUNCEMENT TABLE! THANK GOD THAT TABLE DIDN’T BREAK, BUT I CAN’T EVEN BEGIN TO IMAGINE WHAT JORDIE’S GOING THROUGH RIGHT NOW! EVEN SO, IT’S HARD TO SAY SHE DIDN’T HAVE THIS COMING, AS TERRY PICKS HER UP AND LAUNCHES HER WITH AN OVERHEAD BELLY TO BELLY SUPLEX! RIGHT NOW YOU CAN SEE THAT TERRY’S HAD ENOUGH, THIS MAN HAD THE MATCH WON, BUT JUST LIKE SHE’S DONE SO MANY TIMES IN THE PAST, JORDIE WENT AND GOT HERSELF INVOLVED, AND NOW TERRY IS LOOKING TO MAKE HER PAY FOR IT AS HE LIFTS HER UP, AND I THINK HE’S LOOKING FOR THE T-5-

Rich Russillo: CHARING CROSS!!! THE CHARING CROSS CONNECTS BEFORE TERRY COULD HIT JORDIE WITH THE T-5!! THAT CAUSED THE COUNT TO RESTART FOR TERRY, BUT THAT DOESN’T SEEM TO MATTER AS THE BARBARIC CARNIVORE IS OUT! EARLIER I CALLED THIS MAN A MONSTER, BUT IT LOOKS LIKE CHARLIE IS AIMING TO BE THE MONSTER SLAYER AS HE’S DOING EVERYTHING IN HIS POWER TO ROLL CHAMBERS BACK INTO THE RING, AND NOW HE’S GOING FOR THE COVER! TERRY TRIED TO MAKE JORDIE A NON-FACTOR IN THE REST OF THE MATCH, BUT I THINK THAT MAY HAVE JUST COST HIM!

ONE! TWO!! THREE!!!

James Peters: WHAT!? ARE YOU KIDDING ME, THERE’S NO WAY!! TERRY, TERRY JUST MANAGED TO GET THE SHOULDER UP!!! HOW ON EARTH DID TERRY SURVIVE AFTER THE CHARING CROSS MANAGED TO CONNECT!? CHARLIE IS ABSOLUTELY IN SHOCK AND RIGHTFULLY SO, THIS MATCH SURELY SHOULD’VE BEEN OVER BY NOW! IT LOOKED LIKE TERRY COST HIMSELF THE MATCH BY FOCUSING ON JORDIE, BUT INSTEAD TERRY IS STILL IN THIS WHILE CHARLIE DOESN’T SEEM TO KNOW WHAT HE HAS TO DO IN ORDER TO FINISH THIS! WAIT, WAIT, OH NO! TRANQUILITY!

Rich Russillo: CHARLIE GRABBED TERRY AND LOCKED IN THAT REAR NAKED CHOKE ONCE AGAIN! TERRY IS ALREADY ON THE GROUND AFTER WHAT JUST HAPPENED, AT THIS RATE TERRY MIGHT END UP PASSING OUT! THERE’S NO WAY TERRY SHOULD BE ABLE TO KEEP FIGHTING, THERE’S JUST NO WAY! TERRY IS FLAILING HIS ARMS AROUND IN HOPES OF ACCOMPLISHING SOMETHING, BUT YOU CAN SEE THE FIGHT IN TERRY DECREASING BY THE SECOND! TERRY’S ARMS ARE SLOWLY FLAILING AROUND LESS AND LESS, AND IT LOOKS LIKE HIS EYES ARE BEGINNING TO CLOSE! THE REFEREE RAISING HIS ARM NOW!

James Peters: IT DROPS! TERRY’S ARM DROPS, BUT THE REFEREE HAS TWO MORE TIMES! THE REFEREE RAISING HIS ARM ONCE MORE, BUT IT DROPS AGAIN!! THE REF RAISING TERRY’S ARM ONE LAST TIME, AND IF IT DROPS THIS MATCH IS OVER!! THE REF LETTING GO OF TERRY’S ARM!!..

Rich Russillo: AND TERRY JUST CLENCHED HIS FISTS BEFORE USING THE BACK OF HIS HEAD TO HEADBUTT CHARLIE!

James Peters: TERRY SLOWLY GETTING BACK TO HIS FEET, THE FACT THAT THIS MAN IS STILL FIGHTING IS INCREDIBLE! TERRY WITH A SNAPMARE TO CHARLIE, AND FINALLY TERRY IS FREE- WAIT! WAIT! LOCKED IN THE CHAMBERS!!! LOCKED IN THE CHAMBERS!!!

Rich Russillo: JUST AS TERRY HIT THAT SNAPMARE HE DROPPED DOWN AND LOCKED IN A REAR NAKED CHOKE OF HIS OWN! THE LOCKED IN THE CHAMBERS IS A DEVASTATING SUBMISSION THAT’S GOTTEN THE JOB DONE ON MANY OCCASIONS, AND IT LOOKS LIKE THIS MAY BE ONE OF THOSE OCCASIONS AS NOW IT’S CHARLIE THAT HAS NOWHERE TO GO! ARE WE GOING TO SEE TERRY DEFEAT CHARLIE VIA SUBMISSION!? WHAT A WAY THAT’D BE TO WIN AFTER SEEING CHARLIE ELIMINATE TERRY THE WAY HE DID AT ROAD TO REDEMPTION! A SUBMISSION WIN FOR TERRY HERE WOULD BE ABSOLUTELY POETIC!

James Peters: CHARLIE IS IN JUST AS MUCH, IF NOT EVEN MORE TROUBLE THAN TERRY WAS JUST MINUTES AGO! IF CHARLIE CAN’T FIND A WAY TO ESCAPE THIS SUBMISSION, IT’S GONNA BE LIGHTS OUT FOR HIM! CHARLIE IS ALREADY STARTING TO FADE, AND TERRY HAS THAT REAR NAKED CHOKE LOCKED IN PROBABLY TIGHTER THAN EVER BEFORE! CHARLIE NEEDS TO FIND A WAY OUT OF THIS, WAIT, LOOK! CHARLIE ELBOWING THE SIDE OF TERRY! I DON’T KNOW HOW MUCH DAMAGE HE’S REALLY DOING WITH THESE ELBOWS, BUT YOU CAN SEE HE’S TRYING EVERYTHING HE CAN TO STAY IN THIS MATCH!

Rich Russillo: CHARLIE NOW WITH HEADBUTTS SIMILAR TO TERRY’S, AND WHILE IT’S TAKING MUCH LONGER THAN IT DID FOR CHARLIE, IT LOOKS LIKE TERRY IS LOSING HIS GRIP ON CHARLIE! CHARLIE NOW, BREAKING FREE OF TERRY’S ARM, AND THERE’S A NASTY ELBOW, RIGHT TO THE NOSE! CHARLIE MANAGED TO ESCAPE THE SUBMISSION, BUT YOU CAN SEE THE AMOUNT OF DAMAGE THAT’S BEEN DONE AS CHARLIE IS FORCED TO CRAWL RIGHT TO THE APRON! THIS MATCH HAS CLEARLY TAKEN A TOLL ON BOTH COMPETITORS, AT THIS POINT I DON’T THINK I HAVE ANY IDEA WHO WILL WIN!

James Peters: Terry managed to get back to his feet quickly, and now he’s approaching Charlie- JUST TO RECEIVE A SHOULDER TO THE MIDSECTION! Charlie now bringing Terry towards the turnbuckles- BUT TERRY HITS AN ELBOW! TERRY NOW, SLOWLY CLIMBING UP TO THE TOP ROPE WITH CHARLIE IN HIS POSSESSION- BUT CHARLIE SWEEPS TERRY’S LEGS! CHARLIE JUST SWEEPED THE LEGS OF TERRY AND NOW TERRY IS STUCK UP TOP!

(Terry is laying on his stomach on both the top turnbuckle, and the two ropes adjacent from it. In a moment full of suspense Charlie slowly begins grabbing Terry in a front face lock and pulling him above the apron.)

Rich Russillo: Oh no, what’s he doing? Charlie pulling Terry over the apron… OH NO!! NO FACE, NO CASE!! USUALLY IT’S AN APRON HUNG DDT THAT CHARLIE DOES, BUT THIS TIME CHARLIE TOOK IT A STEP FURTHER BY DDTING TERRY ONTO THE APRON OFF THE TOP ROPE! THAT WAS JUST UNBELIEVABLE! CHARLIE NOW POWERING TERRY BACK INTO THE RING, AND HE’S IMMEDIATELY JUMPING ONTO TERRY FOR THE COVER! I THINK THIS JUST MAY BE IT, I THINK CHARLIE MARR IS ADVANCING!!

ONE! TWO!! THREE!!-

Rich Russillo: NO, TERRY MANAGED TO GET THE ROPES THIS TIME!! CHARLIE IS POUNDING HIS FISTS ONTO THE MAT, THIS MATCH SOMEHOW ISN’T DONE JUST YET! TERRY IS TAKING EVERYTHING CHARLIE HAS TO GIVE, SOMEHOW ONE OF THESE MEN NEED TO FINISH THIS MATCH, BUT HOW!? HOW CAN CHARLIE MARR BEAT TERRY CHAMBERS, AND HOW CAN TERRY BEAT CHARLIE!?

James Peters: Charlie is backed into the corner once again, and I think he’s looking to set up for it one more time! Terry at this point is moving like a Zombie as he’s slowly using the ropes to pull himself to his feet. I think this is it, I think this match is over. Charlie charging in for what may be the final time in this match, CHARING CRO- TERRY HAS CHARLIE UP! TERRY HAS CHARLIE UP!! TERRY JUST PICKED CHARLIE UP OUT OF NOWHERE!! T-5!!!

Rich Russillo: WAIT, NO WAY!! THE REF IS OUT!!! CHARLIE LANDED ON HIS FEET AND IT LOOKS LIKE HE ELBOWED THE REFEREE IN THE FACE AS HE LANDED! TERRY CAN’T BELIEVE WHAT JUST HAPPENED! TERRY CHARGING AT CHARLIE, BUT CHARLIE DUCKS THAT LARIAT ATTEMPT JUST LIKE EARLIER- NO!! CHAIRSHOT TO THE HEAD BY JORDIE!!! JORDIE WAS DOWN FOR A GOOD MAJORITY OF THIS MATCH, BUT SOMEHOW SHE’S MADE IT BACK HERE AND SHE JUST STRUCK THAT CHAIR RIGHT INTO TERRY’S SKULL!!

James Peters: CHARLIE WITH A LOW BLOW!!! CHARLIE JUST KICKED TERRY WHERE IT HURTS MOST, AND IT LOOKS LIKE THE REFEREE IS SLOWLY MAKING HIS WAY BACK INTO THIS! CHARLIE NOW HOOKING TERRY’S ARMS, AND HE WAS UNSUCCESSFUL BEFORE BUT I DON’T THINK TERRY IS COUNTERING ANYTHING THIS TIME!! THE QUEEN IS DEAD!!! THE QUEEN IS DEAD CONNECTS AND IT LOOKS LIKE TERRY IS AS GOOD AS DEAD AS HE’S MOTIONLESS IN THE RING RIGHT NOW! CHARLIE GOING FOR THE COVER AS THE REFEREE IS BACK UP, DON’T TELL ME CHARLIE IS GONNA STEAL THE WIN LIKE THIS!

ONE! TWO!! THREE!!!

(Ding! Ding! Ding!)

Bella Braxton: Here is your winner, advancing to round two of the King of Elite tournament… CHAAARRRRRLLLIIEEEE MMMAAAARRRRR!!!!!

James Peters: Are you serious? Charlie stole that win! The ref was temporarily taken out and immediately Jordie came in to help Charlie! Not to mention that low blow! And to be honest, even that elbow to the referee didn’t look very accidental if you ask me! Terry was screwed over, there’s no way this match should’ve ended like that!

Rich Russillo: Terry was taking everything Charlie had but it looks like it wasn’t enough as Charlie managed to outsmart the Barbaric Carnivore! I’ll admit that wasn’t fair to Terry at all, but seeing how he dealt with everything else in this match, there’s no reason why he should complain that he couldn’t survive that.

James Peters: None of this was fair. This match was essentially a two on one handicap, and the numbers game was just too much for Terry. This isn’t right, it isn’t right at all.

Rich Russillo: New year, new decade, same ole Charlie Marr.

(‘Letter to the Game’ hits and the crowd begins booing super heavily as Charlie slowly gets to his feet and has his hand raised. Jordie quickly runs into the ring by Charlie’s side, and the two have seemingly evil grins on their faces after how the match ended. Terry Chambers at this time has rolled out of the ring, and still isn’t awake yet after that match ending.)

(EAW logo buzzes.)

(EAW intro plays.)

(Voltage fades into a highlight video that recaps last week’s absolute mess of an episode. The drama with the Mississippi Gulf Coast Coliseum being locked, and the state itself banning Voltage from profiting is highlighted. The show’s location being moved to the beach across the street is shown, and the crazy work the ring crew and staffers had to do in order to get it set up for television in such a short amount of time. Voltage goes on as planned and Talib Bari hosts another episode of ‘Cloth Talk.’ Veena Adams absolutely runs down Team Voltage, but Andrea Valentine, Ms. Extreme, and Raven Roberts don’t take kindly to her words. They come out, clap back, and Veena of course doesn’t stay in the ring with them. As Veena continues to rant about them, Consuela comes out and dumps an entire container of baked beans on Veena, causing Veena to have a breakdown. #QueensOnly stand tall to end ‘Cloth Talk’, thus cementing themselves as even more of a unified front than ever before. Cepheus St. Claire and Shortfuse PAKA would somehow work together flawlessly to win a tag team match against Damian Butler and Blade. They would qualify for the Divide & Conquer match at Territorial Invasion as a result of that win, but Blade and Damian would get into it after the match! The Woogieman would be given the PETA Representative of the Month award by PETA President, Rachelle Owen. Woogie would be overjoyed at this honor, however one of the nasty church protestors that tried to get Voltage cancelled would interrupt the happy celebration. Woogie would challenge the protestor to a Biloxi Beach Match and would emerge victorious, much to the delight of the crowd! Popular newcomer, Sarah Price, would pick up her first win in EAW against Shawn Sturgis, and later on go to Captain Charisma and ask for a chance to compete at Territorial Invasion. Captain Charisma would place her inside the Divide & Conquer match, much to Sarah’s delight! Two more Divide & Conquer participants, Aniyah Mitchell and Serena Riot, would put on a classic of a match. The two women would give each other everything they had before Aniyah would survive and emerge victorious over Serena. The fuckery during the match between Rex McAllister and Jesse Barlow is showcased. Charlie Marr was probably the worst referee in Voltage’s history, and he would eventually cost Rex the win against Jesse after taking Rex out with his finisher! Dr. Bethany Blue would make a final plea to Terry to change his life and let her help him get healthy. She would make it personal by dragging Terry’s ex-wife, Trinity Jan, into the picture, and mention his kids several times over. The main event would be the final of the War Games preview matches. Andrea Valentine, Darkane, and Chris Elite would battle tooth and nail to win the match, but in the end, it would be Darkane who would emerge victorious on behalf of Dynasty by pinning Chris Elite.)

(The highlight video fades out and cuts to inside the arena. Instead of Voltage’s theme song playing, “Let It Go” by A$AP Ferg is blasting throughout the building. The fans aren’t really sure how to react. The typical reaction to Mr. DEDEDE is to boo the fuck out of him, but tonight he is being accompanied by HRDO and it’s clear they’re here on business. Mr. DEDEDE does not have the Answers World Championship in his possession, and he is dressed in the Gawdzilla Pro© Steel Blue tracksuit. HRDO is dressed in a designer suit.)

James Peters: War Eagle and Roll Tide! Welcome everyone to Sunday Night Voltage live from Legacy Arena in Birmingham, Alabama! As you can already see, we are in an actual building this week, and the Chairman and Vice President are on their way to the ring!

Rich Russillo: We’re about to get canned, I just know it. After what happened last week, and all the protestors, and literally everything else going on right now with Voltage, we’ve become to much of a liability!

James Peters: :lupe: Well, I don’t want to jump to conclusions and we’re not going to act like Voltage hasn’t gotten EAW banned from places before. We still aren’t allowed in the country of Liechtenstein thanks to Osamu Arcichida and Daryl Kinkade.

Rich Russillo: I know we are banned from the Marshall Islands too, I believe.

James Peters: That was Xander Payne’s fault.

(Mr. DEDEDE and HRDO climb into the ring, and Bella Braxton passes them both microphones. Mr. DEDEDE’s music fades out, and the crowd quiets down. They seem to be just as anxious as everyone else is right now.)

Mr. DEDEDE: I thought I made myself perfectly clear a couple of weeks ago when I told Matt Daniels and my idiot of a niece they needed to get their acts together and get this show back on track. Instead they both made the decision to continue to defy me, book the type of matches they were told to stay away from, and just generally be a collective pain in my ass. Insubordination is something that I do not tolerate and to top it all off, last week’s piece of shit episode of Voltage cost the company money. To take every fucking bit of profit a show makes and RETURN it to the city that kept you from making the money in the first place is the absolute most assinine thing I have ever heard of, and quite frankly, I’m disgusted. I have a zero tolerance policy when it comes to losing money. When EAW loses money, I lose money, and I invest way too much time into this shit to have the absolute idiocy of two people cost me profit.

HRDO: What happened last week with this show was unfortunate, and Mr. DEDEDE, the board of directors, and myself recognize that if we continue to allow Voltage to continue down this particular road, we might not be able to salvage it.

Mr. DEDEDE: Quite frankly, I don’t give a damn about attempting to salvage it at this point. I have absolutely no problem pulling the plug on this show and sending it straight to hell just like I did Empire earlier this year. However, the board of directors had other ideas.

(HRDO gives Mr. DEDEDE a weary smile.)

HRDO: Cooler heads prevailed in that meeting, but one thing we all agreed on is that something has to change. So effective immediately, Matt Daniels and Veena Adams are suspended indefinitely.

(The crowd gasps, and even Rich and James seem a little startled. The camera cuts to their faces, and both of them are staring at one another in shock, and it’s pretty evident no one had any idea this was going to happen.)

Mr. DEDEDE: For the next few weeks, HRDO and myself will personally be overseeing Voltage and running the program, and WHEN slash IF the both of us decide that we want to give Matt and Veena another chance, their decisions will be heavily monitored and have to go through me before they ever even come to fruition on Voltage. The bullshit that has plagued this program since January is going to stop.

HRDO: With Territorial Invasion less than a week away, we won’t be changing any of the matches. Terry Chambers will still defend the Interwire Championship against Dr. Bethany Blue as per the unique opportunity she earned back at Bloodsport. Rex McAllister will still get the chance to dethrone Charlie Marr for the EAW World Championship. All other Voltage Elitists competing in matches will remain in place as well. We don’t want to take any opportunities away from anyone, and going forward the opportunities to be earned that are going to be given to the Voltage roster will be presented to the Elitists for the right reasons. There will be no more back and forth between two feuding commissioners, and no more petty, underhanded decision making or favoritism.

(Mr. DEDEDE goes to speak, but that’s when “It Ain’t Safe” by Skepta begins to play. The crowd knows exactly how to react to the presence of the EAW World Champion. As soon as Charlie Marr and Jordie Ripley step through the guerilla curtain, they unleash a torrent of heavy boos. Charlie looks angry as he makes his way down the ramp, with Jordie having to practically run in her stilettos to keep up with him.)

Mr. DEDEDE: What the fuck do you want?

(Mr. DEDEDE asks that question as soon as Charlie slides into the ring and fixes him with a glare. Charlie immediately snatches the microphone from Mr. DEDEDE, which causes Jordie to look nervous and step behind Charlie. An amused little smile crosses Mr. DEDEDE’s face, while HRDO remains neutral to whatever is about to happen.)

Charlie Marr: How the fuck are you going to suspend Veena from Voltage? Now, I always knew you were a stupid piece of shit, but to suspend the one person who actually has the brand’s best interests at heart is the dumbest thing I have ever heard.

Mr. DEDEDE (Off Mic): What did you just say to me??

Charlie Marr: I didn’t stutter. You know damn well that Veena’s vision is exactly how Voltage should be ran. You have absolutely no respect for women and their so-called wrestling ability, except for that gaping little cunt you decided to take as a wife. Why would you do something to jeopardize the destruction of the useless whores who are determined to continue undermining authority and not know their place in the world?? We both know you don’t have any love for the Ava whores, and there are two of them on this brand! That’s part of the reason why this show sucks right now.

(HRDO decides to intervene before things get out of hand.)

HRDO: Business is business, and something you don’t really need to worry about, Marr. You have a match later on tonight against a woman in Consuela Rose Ava who is looking to beat you and send a message to everyone who underestimates her.

Charlie Marr: It’s just Consuela.

(Mr. DEDEDE snatches the microphone back from Charlie.)

Mr. DEDEDE: And you don’t have Veena here tonight to restart the match after you get embarrassed. You’re not going to have her at Territorial Invasion either when you face off against Rex McAllister. So if I were you, I’d get the hell out of this ring before I fucking drop you and you don’t make either of those matches. Worm.

(Charlie narrows his eyes at Mr. DEDEDE and his mouth forms a hard line. It’s obvious the EAW World Champion has a million and one different things he wants to say, and the look on Mr. DEDEDE’s face is just daring him. Jordie gently places her hand on Charlie’s arm and tries to get him to back away. Charlie shrugs her off, but luckily for everyone involved, HRDO steps between Charlie and Mr. DEDEDE.)

HRDO: The fact of the matter is, the tenure of Matt Daniels and Veena Adams as the Co-Commissioners of Sunday Night Voltage is done for now. As Mr. DEDEDE stated, when and if they return from suspension, they will both be kept on a short leash. This brand has always had a reputation of being the best in terms of pure wrestling and we have gotten away from that. Expect that to change in the upcoming weeks as we go back to what made Voltage the standout brand here in EAW to begin with.

Charlie Marr (Off Mic): This is complete bullshit. Voltage is my brand and I will be damned if my agenda changes. I’m the EAW World Champion and whatever the fuck I want on MY show is exactly what’s going to go down, and there’s not a damn thing either of you can do about that. As long as I have this championship, it’s MY word that is law around here. I’m Main Event Marr… Big Match Charlie, the premiere champion here in EAW.

Mr. DEDEDE: :mjgrin:

(Charlie takes the EAW World Championship and holds it up in front of Mr. DEDEDE and HRDO. “It Ain’t Safe” begins to play again and Jordie has to use all her strength to pull Charlie away from the two executives. He finally exits the ring and Voltage fades into a preview for Territorial Invasion.)

(A promotional ad for Territorial Invasion airs, showcasing the upcoming War Games match between the three teams representing their brands. See Serena Bennett, Darkane, and TLA fly the Dynasty flag and attempt to make it two in a row for Dynasty as they take on the Showdown team of Jamie O’Hara, Chris Elite, and Ahren Fournier and the Voltage team of Andrea Valentine, Ms. Extreme, and Raven Roberts. Territorial Invasion is live from Jordan-Hare Stadium in Auburn, Alabama on September 22nd, 2019. Catch it on Free-Per-View!)

(Voltage returns from break and cuts to Bella, who of course is in the middle of the ring.)

Bella Braxton: LADIES AND GENTLEMEN… PLEASE WELCOME… KAI ZOLOMON!!!!

(The lights in the arena dim ever so slightly as “Devil Trigger” by Casey Edwards hits. Kai Zolomon makes his way down the ramp in an all-black Armani suit with a red tie, holding his Ultimate Opportunity briefcase that he won at Bloodsport. He’s also sporting an expensive pair of shades. The crowd goes wild at the sight of Kai, cheering him loudly as he enters the ring. Bella passes him the microphone before taking her leave, leaving Kai alone in the ring. The New Breed Championship competitor clutches his briefcase tightly and scans the crowd with a smile on his face. Eventually, Kai takes off his shades, placing them in his breast pocket of his suit.)

Crowd: KAI! KAI! KAI!

Kai Zolomon: 118 days. That’s a profound number right there. See, in any other case, it would just be that, a number. Three digits that no one would normally give a shit about. Nothing of any special merit or greatness. But you see, I have taken a number and turned it into something more, something beyond merely units and statistics. I’ve given it meaning. Purpose. Definition. It took me 118 days since I stepped foot in this company to be where I am today. Some people….they rot away entire years, hell, some their whole careers to get to this spot. To be where I am. I’ll be honest, I feel lucky. But, we all know it wasn’t luck. Luck can only get you so far, and I have not come this far merely on chance and probabilities. Oh no no no, I stand before you, before EAW, based on my own merits and my own merits ALONE! I was never handed anything on a silver platter, nor did I have to kiss someone’s ass to reach where I am right now. All I had to do on my part, was prove day in and day out that I am one of the greatest wrestlers and performers to step through those curtains and steal the show. What I hold in my hands is not simply an opportunity, but a mark, a symbol of what happens when you are simply head and shoulders above competition here in this company.

(The crowd cheers as they seem to with his sentiment. Kai nods as he continues.
agree.)

Kai Zolomon: Some people call me cocky. I get that a lot. But there’s a difference between being cocky, and knowing your worth. I know my worth. Knew it the moment I stepped here that I would have to struggle, I would have to bleed, bust my ass and have my back against the wall. But in the end? In the end I would prevail. I would reach a point where anyone in the back would be foolish to discredit me, to overlook me, to underestimate me. You know, people can label me whatever the hell they please to do so. Call me emo, edgy or whatever term you gave to your high-school bullies. The truth is all those terms are thrown at me for a reason, which being, I am simply better than my opposition. They think they can try to get under my skin and inside my head. Mind games they call it. I call it child’s play. A waste of time. A waste because while they stand back lagging behind their careers, I stand in the forefront. I am paving a way for future pro wrestlers to look back into my career and go, ‘damn, I wish I could be like him someday.’ And even if they don’t want to admit it, it’s the truth. Everyone in the back knows I’m just as good as I say I am, and even if they will refuse to acknowledge that fact, or worse, still act like I’m some sort of novice at this, well, they’ve got another thing coming.

Kai Zolomon: Ever since the news broke that I would be taking on Felix and Archimedes for the New Breed title, I’ve been on overdrive. I’ve put my money where my mouth is and I’ve taken on every challenge as a legitimate threat. In the past two weeks, I layed out GOATS and would-be future stars alike. I won’t ramble on about what I’ve done. That’s in the past and if you want, go look back at it in your own time. What I will talk about, and my sole purpose for being out here tonight, is to send a little parting gift of a message to my two beloved opponents at Territorial Invasion.

(Kai smirks.)

Kai Zolomon: Felix Hartley and Archimedes J. Manson feel like the two most polar opposite opponents I could take on, but in reality, they are the two sides of the same coin. One is a woman who sells her body off for minimum wage, the other is a half-breed that sells brain cells for a cheap laugh. At the end of the day, they may be credible, and dare I say, tough set of Elitists to face, but if anyone is seriously going into this match thinking they are the two life forms in the ring that are going to best me at this little back and forth we have had going on…. oh boy, I can’t wait to tell you how wrong you are. Felix Hartley, you may be the hot shit, and you may be hot, but you ain’t on my level, and no, I don’t mean level as in terms of stature, but in terms of skill. Ability. Talent. While you’ve done a damn good job of stacking your talents in certain places, it seems you’ve also relied on those ‘talents’ to get you far in your wrestling career. A path that is soon to be cut short because shit… you do a pretty impressive job of always underestimating me. Well, keep doing it hon. You say I’m not worth the time because you beat the man who beat me. First off, let’s keep that loser Cepheus out of the discussion. He has become an afterthought and to be honest, I could give a rat’s ass about who you’ve taken on in the past, after all, I made Cepheus tap out on national TV, yet for some reason no one brings that up. How convenient, right? And Archimedes… just shut the hell up. You my friend are an anomaly, because you’re in a match that you don’t belong in. A spot that you were shoehorned in because… I don’t know. Hell. What DID you do to earn this spot anyways? I mean…. I… I climbed a barbed wire ladder, what did yo—OH OOHH right, you did jack shit. You won a battle royal, which believe it or not, is way, waaaaayy easier said AND done than to lay a foot on a ladder wrapped in barbed wire. Hell, my foot still hurts from kicking your ass last week. I don’t mean to come off as a mean person, trust me, I’m probably the nicest guy around, but the fact is, in a ring between you, me and Felix, you’ve been dealt the shortest end of the stick. I mean, talk about being an underdog, except for the fact where the underdog gets the storybook-ending win. That ain’t gonna be in your ending. Oops, spoilers!

(Kai sighs.)

Kai Zolomon: I guess…what I’m trying to say is that, it took a lot of balls for Felix and Manson to roam around MY brand, the brand of Voltage like a bunch of uninvited guests from Dynasty and Showdown walking around acting like they’re the big shots of this place. Well, fuck that. At Territorial Invasion, I make it very well known that there’s only one territory where a title like the new breed can rest; Voltage. No matter what anyone says or claims, I am the future of this business. Unlike Archimedes who can’t climb up a one-way escalator to the top and Felix, who’s been generally a poor representative of a title deemed ‘new breed’, when in reality the bitch just hogs the title because no one took her on a real ride yet, I actually consider my chances of walking out the victor to be quite high. Because at the end of the day, I give a damn. I’ve sacrificed my health, both physical and mental, to get this far. This briefcase I hold in my hands, it’s a burden, because I look at it each day and I know that to make my Bloodsport achievement worthwhile I will HAVE to beat you two. And you know what?

(Kai places his briefcase in the middle of the ring.)

Kai Zolomon: I will. Out with the old, in with the new. New Breed.

(Kai puts on his shades and exits the ring, as “Devil Trigger” blasts around the arena. The roaring of fans almost drown out the music as they rally behind their brand hero. The final shot of the ultimate opportunity briefcase is shown in the center of the ring as Voltage fades to commercial.)

(Commercial break for McDonalds featuring the buy one, get one for a dollar special deal they have going on right now. Provencal is seen pulling up to the drive-thru with all of his 21 children packed into the refurbished Jeep he won back at Operation: Doomsday. It’s a very tight fit. Nevertheless, the French Elitist orders Filet-O-Fish sandwiches for everyone! McDonalds, they’re loving it.)

(Voltage returns from break, and everyone is ready for the first match of the evening! Bella steps forward and begins to speak.)

Bella Braxton: LADIES AND GENTLEMEN… THE FOLLOWING CONTEST IS SCHEDULED FOR…

Crowd: ONE FALL!!!!

(‘Land of the Innocent’ by The Feathers begins to play, as Sarah Price enters and waves to the crowd.)

Bella Braxton: INTRODUCING FIRST… FROM LONDON, ENGLAND… WEIGHING IN AT 110 POUNDS… PLEASE WELCOME, SARAH PRICE!

Rich Russillo: We’ve seen a lot from this woman so far, but this is one of her toughest challenges yet, I’m not sure if she can overcome this obstacle.

(Price enters the ring and smiles at the crowd as they cheer her on.)

(‘Country’ by Upchruch plays Zak Simmonsonto the stage throughout a chorus of boos.)

Bella Braxton: AND HER OPPONENT… FROM LEXINGTON, KENTUCKY… WEIGHING IN AT 245 POUNDS… PLEASE WELCOME ZAK SIMMONS!

Rich Russillo: Zak is making his debut here tonight on Voltage. I’m curious to see what he brings to the table for this match.

James Peters: Sarah’s going to be a tough challenge for him, but I know Zak is definitely going to be looking for a ‘W’ here tonight.

(Zak enters the ring with a smug expression, ready to fight. The timekeeper rings the bell.)

(DING, DING, DING!)

James Peters: HERE WE GO! Price and Simmons now immediately locking up, bodying and vying for position. Zak Simmons easily powers Sarah Price into the turnbuckles, viciously unloading punches and forearms onto The Guardian Angel, Price weathers the early storm of Simmons and fights her way out of the corner. Price off the ropes now…RUNNING HURRICANRANA! What a move from price!

Rich Russillo: She’s held her own so far against the far bigger Simmons, but she needs to capitalize on it.

James Peters: She looks like she’s about to, perhaps looking for a big move to the outside! PRICE LAUNCHES HERSELF TO THE OUTSIDE WITH A SUICDE D- SHE’S BEEN CAUGHT…PUMPHANDLE SLAM ON THE FLOOR FROM SIMMONS!!

(Crowd rings out with boos as they see the smug expression on Simmons face.)

Rich Russillo: JESUS FUCKING CHRIST JAMES, THAT THUD ECHOED THROUGHTOUT THIS JAM PACKED ARENA!! We discussed the size advantage of Simmons earlier and it has already made a massive impact in this match. Simmons back up to his feet now, rolls Price back into the ring, he goes in for the cover…Price rolls out the other side of the ring, avoiding a pinning predicament, great move on Sarah’s part.

James Peters: Simmons exits the ring, methodically stalking Price…HE GOES FOR THE LARIAT…PRICE AVOIDS IT AND COMES BACK WITH A DROP KICK, LAUNCHING ZAK SIMMONS INTO THE BARRICADE!!! THAT MOVE COULD HAVE JUST CHANGED THE MATCH DRASTICALLY IN FAVOR OF SARAH PRICE!

Rich Russillo: It most certainly has, Sarah Price not wasting any time, trying to take advantage of this momentum as she rolls Simmons back into the ring. She ascends the ropes now…could be looking for the ‘Happy Ending’ Moonsault! SHE IS, HERE SHE GO- Simmons clips her legs, dropping her on the top turnbuckle! Simmons scales the ropes now, his feet firmly planted on the second rope…he scoops her up…OH NO, HE’S GONNA END IT HERE…BODY SLAM OF THE TOP ROPE!!! A RING RATTLING MOVE FROM SIMMONS, HE GOES INTO THE COVER…

(ONEEEEE…)

(TWWWOOOOO…)

James Peters: KICK OUT FROM PRICE! PRICE ESCAPED THAT DEVASTATING DROP, FUCKING HOW?!?!?! The perseverance and heart we see from this Woman every week is incredible!!

(Crowd in disbelief, begins to chant, “HOLY SHIT! HOLY SHIT! HOLY SHIT!”

Rich Russillo: James, honestly? Do you really think all that heart is enough to beat a ruthless animal like Simmons? Price needs to realize that sometimes, you have to leave your pride in the back and channel that cutthroat nature.

James Peters: Simmons with a disgusted expression on his face, picks her up again, loading her up for a brainbuster…SHE’S UP..PRICE ESCAPES OUT THE BACK DOOR, GOES FOR A JUMPING KNEE..BUT ZAK AVOIDS..SIMMONS NOW OFF THE ROPES WITH AN ATTEMPT AT A LARIAT…PRICE COUNTERS AGAIN INTO A FLOAT OVER NECKBREAKER!! ZACK POPS RIGHT BACK UP, HOW THE FUCK IS SIMMONS UP…HE NAILS A SPINEBUSTER ON SARAH, DIRIVNG HER INTO THE CANVAS!!!
Rich Russillo: HOLY HELLLLL!!! WHAT A SEQUENCE BETWEEN THESE TWO WARRIORS! BUT NO ONE CAN COVER, THEY’VE BEEN BRUTALIZED AND APPEAR LIFELESS! BOTH COMPETITORS SLOWLY RISE TO THEIR FEET..FACE TO FACE..FIST TO FIST, ENGAGING IN AN ALL OUT BRAWL!! THIS IS A HOCKEY FIGHT FOLKS! BOTH COMPETITORS RELEASING A BARRAGE OF STRIKES ON THE OTHER, IT’S IMPOSSIBLE TO TELL WHO’S GOT THE ADVANTAGE..

James Peters: IT APPEARS TO BE THE MACHINE ZAK SIMMONS JUST NAILED PRICE WITH SKULL SHATTERING DDT..HE COMES BACK FOR A- SALIDA DEL SOL BY PRICE! NOW ITS SARAH TRYING FOR THAT BIG SPRINGBOARD KNEE STRIKE…SHE NAILS IT, CRACKS THE JAW OF THE MACHINE!! THIS COULD BE THE END OF THE ROAD FOR ZAK SIMMONS IN THIS MATCH, AS PRICE ONCE AGAIN ASCENDS TO THE TOP ROPE…SHE HITS THE MOONSAULT PERF-NO! NO! NO! ZAK CAUGHT HER IN A GULLTIONE CHOKE, WHAT A FUCKING COUNTER!!

Rich Russillo: SARAH’S IN A LOT OF TROUBLE AT THIS POINT, SHE LOOKS TO BE FADING’..NO SHES ALIVE, DESPERATELY FIGHTING HER WAY OUT, THE LARGER SIMMONS, LIKE A CONSTRICTOR SQUEEZING THE LIFE FROM THE LUNGS OF SARAH! PRICE ESCAPES THE GRASP AND NAILS A BUKKAKE KNEE AGAIN TO THE JAW OF ZAK!!! SHE ROLLS HIM OVER FOR A COVER, THIS HAS TO BE IT!!!…

(ONNNNNNEEEEE…)

(TWOOOOOOOOOOOO….)

(THREEEEE-)

Rich & James: KICKOUT! KICKOUT!

James Peters: HOLY FUCKIN SHIT RICH! HOW DID HE KICKOUT!?!?!

Rich Russillo: I HAVE NO IDEA, HIS JAW’S THE EQUIVALENT OF SHATTERED GLASS RIGHT NOW! BOTH COMPETITORS ABSORBING AN UNREAL AMOUNT OF PUNISHMENT!

(Crowd chants “THIS IS AWESOME! THIS IS AWESOME! THIS AWESOME!”)

James Peters: This Voltage crowd, no matter how they feel about any competitor, always appreciate the absolute war these en and women go through for their entertainment…you love to see it. Sarah Price dragging Zak up to his feet..SIMMONS WITH A SAMOAN DROP, HE WAS PLAYING POSSUM!! THE SPINE OF PRICE ABSOLUTELY SHAKEN TO ITS CORE!!

Rich Russillo: HE KNOWS THIS IS HIS CHANCE, HIS CHANCE TO PUT AWAY SARAH PRICE…HE PICKS HER UP…DROPS HER HEAD FIRST ONTO THE CANVAS WITH A PILEDRIVER!! THIS IS THE END!! SARAH PRICE HAS LOST! ZAK SPEEDS BACK TO THE CORNER…THEN CHARGERS AT HER WITH A PUNT KICK…SARAH SOMEHOW MANAGES TO SLIP BETWEEN THE LEGS OF SIMMONS, THEY CHARGE AT EACH OTHER WITH A DOUBLE CROSSBODY!! BOTH PRICE AND SIMMONS ARE DOWN AGAIN!

James Peters: I don’t see any clear winner in this bout at this point, both are so evenly matched, it’ll take something absolutely devastating to end this battle. For Price, the double rotation ‘Happy Ending’, for Simmons, the Super nite nite bomb’ can end any given match.

(Bboth competitors rise up to their feet. Sarah Price with a gassed look on her face, Zak Simmons with a cocky expression.)

Zak Simmons (Off Mic): You’ll never put me down you over enthusiastic bitch!

James Peters: Oh my god, how disrespectful, SARAH NOW POUNDING HIM DOWN, GIVING HIM THE ASSKICKING HE DESEVERES! She better be careful not to get herself disqualified. The referee now pulling Sarah back, she moves him out of the way- A LOW BLOW FROM ZAK… THE REF DIDN’T SEE IT!!! OH NO, ZAK SCOOPS HER UP FOR THE POWERBOMB NOW, HE’S GONNA CHEAT HIS WAY TO A WIN…

(Crowd with heavy boos as people begin to exit the arena, outraged with how this match is ending.)

Rich Russillo: Now Zak with the p-WHAT THE HELL SARAH COUNTERED AND ROLLS THROUGH…SHE STACKS HIM UP!!!

(ONEEEEEEEEE…)

(TWWWOOOOOOOO…)

(THREEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!!!)

James Peters: SHE FUCKING DID IT!!!

Bella Braxton: HERE IS YOURRRR WINNERRRR…SARAHHHH PRICCCEEEEE!!!!

Rich Russillo: SHE OUTSMARTED, AND OUTWRESTLED ZAK AND FOUGHT HER WAY TO WIN THIS MATCH!! THAT’S A HUGE MOMENTUM GAINER FOR HER AS WE HEAD TO TERRITORIAL INVASION NEXT WEEK!

(Sarah celebrates her win, pure joy written on her face.)

(As the celebration in the ring continues, the camera cuts to a split screen shot of the other two female Elitists in the Divide and Conquer match for Voltage. Aniyah Mitchell and Serena Riot are both watching monitors and taking note of Sarah’s celebration and excitement over her victory. Aniyah doesn’t look impressed at all, and Serena is smiling. What those reactions mean are anyone’s guess. Voltage fades to break.)

(Commercial break for the Florida Lotto and their nightly drawing of the Fantasy 5 numbers. Why are we getting commercials for the Florida lottery in Alabama? Well, gambling is illegal in Alabama, therefore if you want to win the lottery, you gotta drive to another state. Georgia works too.)

(The camera fades into the backstage area as Voltage returns from break. Shortfuse PAKA is seen walking around as Sofia Clarke walks up to him.)

Sofia Clarke: PAKA, can I have a moment of your time?

Shortfuse PAKA: Of course Sofia, what do you want?

Sofia Clarke: I’d like to ask you how you feel about the Divide and Conquer match coming up at Territorial Invasion, specifically how it’s the Battle Of The Sexes.

Shortfuse PAKA: It’s certainly going to be interesting Sofia, seeing how everyone wants something in this match. I’m going to beat the other team and more specifically my good, good friend Serena Riot!

Sofia Clarke: And why Serena Riot?

Shortfuse PAKA: I think it’s clear to see Sofia that I have some unfinished business with her. We’ve been going at it for the past few months and I want to finish it! I know our battles are far from over and I’m gonna make sure that she doesn’t come out the victor. Forget Divide and Conquer! I just want to beat the shit out of everyone! I want to fight everyone in this match!

Sofia Clarke: Do you have any kind of message to your partners at Territorial Invasion?

Shortfuse PAKA: It’s clear that they won’t go unnoticed will they? From Jake Smith, the bitch who embarrassed my brother-in-law Provencal. To Osamu Arcichida, to Cepheus St-

???: Cepheus what?

(Cepheus St. Claire walks into frame. He has a smug look on his face as he looks at Sofia Clarke and then to PAKA.)

Cepheus St. Claire: Sofia, I’m sorry you had to listen to the sounds of that poor, sad man. Tonight, I’m facing Jesse Barlow and I’m going to show everyone why I’m going to be the sole survivor of Divide and Conquer.

Shortfuse PAKA: Excuse me?

Cepheus St. Claire: You heard me. You can’t do as much as I can do, the fact you even think you’re on my level is disgusting. I carried you in our match last week, and if anything you should be thanking me for the fact that you’re even going to Territorial Invasion.

Shortfuse PAKA: You wanna prove that tough guy.

Cepheus St. Claire: Here’s the thing, I already did. I proved that I’m much better than you, and most of the people in this match, your better off trying to prove ME wrong

Shortfuse PAKA: Oh I’ll prove you wrong right now big guy.

Cepheus St. Claire: Nah, my man unlike you I got a match later in the night. Unlike you I actually have a life to live and definately DEFINATELY unlike you, I’ll be the one coming out victorious, tonight, and next week.

Shortfuse PAKA: I know I lost to you-

Cepheus St. Claire: That’s all you need to fucking say.

Shortfuse PAKA: Shut up. I’ve changed, I’m able to beat anyone at will, and at least at Territorial Invasion I’ll be able to beat you. No matter who, no matter when, I’ll beat up everyone in sight, I’m not stopping till I get what I want at Territorial Invasion. Cepheus, you aren’t gonna stop me, you may have stopped me before but who said you’re going to stop me now? You’re not lamb to the slaughter for all I know. You say I’m not able to beat you but really you’re just a pussy, scared of me.

Cepheus St. Claire: ME?!?! A PUSSY?!?!? Not in my wildest dreams would I ever be scared of you. All that matters is, I’LL BEAT YOU! And don’t be surprised, when I beat you again.

PAKA: You’re scared, you know I can prove you wrong, you know I can beat you. You just don’t want to admit that, I CAN BEAT ANYONE!

Cepheus St. Claire: I’m gonna phrase this as nice as possible, you’re a fucking joke. You’re related to a joke, you face jokes, you are a symbolic joke. Tell me, after you lost to me, after I did all the work last week and carried you on my shoulders no matter how fat you are, what makes you think you can beat me to get a championship opportunity.

Shortfuse PAKA: Because besides, I probably won’t be the one pinning you. But if I can, if the opportunity arises, don’t expect me to be nice to you.

Cepheus St. Claire: Oh please your just stating the obvious. But what don’t you not get about I already beat you?

Shortfuse PAKA: The element of surprise my friend-

Cepheus St. Claire: What kind of fortune cookie bullshit are you on? There’s no surprise when it’s clear as day you can’t win against me, I’m starting to believe you can’t win against ANYONE?!?!?!

Shortfuse PAKA: You wanna see me win by beating you? You truly are nothing after that championship loss, you’ve lost what once was and you’ve lost the elements that you need to beat me. This’ll be nothing but a cakewalk.

Cepheus St. Claire: What makes you think that? You know what I’d like to see you try and beat me at Territorial Invasion. I’d like to see you even try and beat anyone! But now if you excuse me, I have more important matters to deal with than you, I have to teach good ole’ Jesse Barlow a lesson again, your name will always come after me, don’t forget that bitch.

(The camera pans away from Cepheus and PAKA for a moment to show Jesse Barlow. He breaks into a run and goes right after Cepheus. Cepheus tries to fight back but Jesse already pushed him to the ground and has him nailed with the ground and pound. Cepheus pushes Jesse away and as he stands up PAKA nails him right in the head as he joins the fight. Both men are on a barrage of onslaught as security quickly runs in and tries to separate them. All of them are finally separated and yelling at each other as the screen fades elsewhere.)

(The shot reopens where Frankie Paradise and Korey Gaines are seen in the interview room with grins on their faces. After the camera is set in place, it’s Gaines who begins to speak, of course about the upcoming Territorial Invasion match.)

Korey Gaines: Hello EAW Universe, now, last week we were allowed an opportunity to get revenge, something me and Frankie are very grateful for. That opportunity, is going to be me and Frankie as well as some of Showdown’s guys versus Eric Havoc and the rest of his Dynasty pals. See, what those guys over at Dynasty thought they could do was selfishly come over to our show while we’re trying to entertain those in attendance, take us out all in an attempt to make a name for themselves, and expect to not face the consequences. That’s not what’s going to happen here.

Frankie Paradise: Yeah. Honestly I can’t wait to get my hands on you guys. Usually I’d try and keep my calm, and play it cool and all, but there’s no way I’m just gonna get shoved to the side by you guys just so you could have the spotlight for a few minutes. We’re going to make you guys pay for your actions, and when we’re done I’ll be glad to know that the two of us managed to shut you guys up.

Korey Gaines: Don’t forget the three from Showdown.

Frankie Paradise: Ah, right. Those three. Lance Blackfyre, Santo Muerte, and Viktor Stone. Not gonna lie man, I’m actually not very thrilled to be teaming up with those three. I’m not really trying to be rude or anything, but it’s the truth.

Korey Gaines: I’m not too thrilled either to be honest. I wanted to be able to get payback without having to rely on help from guys over on Showdown. I wanted to be able to beat those Dynasty jerks up by myself.

Frankie Paradise: Same here. Not to mention, can we really trust them? They’re on Showdown. We’re on Voltage. There’s literally an entire match based around brands fighting each other. That’s basically the theme of this entire event, yet we’re supposed to trust them?

Korey Gaines: Well, whether we like it or not they’re our partners. In all fairness, they got attacked by those Dynasty idiots too. They’re in the same shoes as us, not to mention unlike us they actually retaliated, so we’ve got to give them credit for that, don’t ya think?

Frankie Paradise: Yeah, I do respect them for that. Instead of sitting around, or begging for a chance, they went over to Dynasty and gave them a taste of their own medicine. They did what we couldn’t, so maybe it won’t be so bad. As long as we can trust Viktor, Santo, and Lance, and as long as they don’t try anything funny, I think we’ve got this one in the bag. Eric Havoc is a self centered idiot, and I’m sure half of the people on his team don’t even like the guy, yet they’re supposed to work as a team? That’s ridiculous. They’re probably gonna end up tearing each other apart before we even finish the match.

Korey Gaines: That’s right. I mean, their ideals are totally different. Eric and his T.R.U.E Initiative want to take over EAW or whatever since they seem to have this weird issue with management and all that. The other guys just want payback after Showdown attacked them. As far as I know, they couldn’t care less about Eric Havoc or his goals. They don’t care about his plans, they just want payback. Me, you, and Showdown though? We’re all on the same page. We all want one thing, and that’s get our own payback. I’ll admit, I didn’t expect to find myself in a match like this. In fact, I wasn’t even sure if I’d be on the Territorial Invasion card, but now look where we are. Fighting a group of people that are choosing to use their talent to wreak havoc, no pun intended, rather than actually try and entertain people, win matches, or literally anything else, as well as a group of people that want revenge because of what our partners have done.

Frankie Paradise: Yep. They gave us a rocky road to Territorial Invasion, but in the end that’s not gonna mean a thing. I’m ready to face Eric and his goons. I’m ready to put those guys in their place and teach them a lesson. I’m ready for Territorial Invasion, because that’s where we’re finally gonna get our revenge. Eric, you guys aren’t going to get away with what you’ve done to us. You’ve made the two of us angry, and that was the first of many mistakes you’ve made, but you’ve run out of chances now. You can’t change what you’ve said or done, now you’ve got to back up your actions. The time to fight is now, and I’m ready to fight.

Korey Gaines: Yeah, I’m glad that we’re getting this match. We went up to Captain Charisma wanting an opportunity, and we got an opportunity, of course I’m thankful for that. Sure we have to stay on guard and all since we don’t fully know whether or not Showdown is really on our side, but in the end this is exactly what we wanted. We wanted a chance to put the people at Dynasty in their place, and this is our chance. This is great.

Frankie Paradise: Yep, and don’t forget. The guys on Showdown want the same thing we do. We can’t fully trust them, nor can they really trust us, but there’s one thing we can agree on. We need to take Dynasty down at all costs. We can’t let them get away with what they’ve done the past few weeks, they need to be stopped here and now.

Korey Gaines: You’re right. Dynasty, you guys chose to invade our brands, and now it’s time for you to pay. Eric’s T.R.U.E initiative, your plans to get revenge, all of it will go up in smoke, because Voltage and Showdown are going to take you guys down. You chose to start this whole mess, and we’re going to be the ones that finish it, and this little story here is going to end with us as the winners, and all five of you down and out. Good luck at Territorial Invasion you guys, you’re going to need it.

(The two have much more serious expressions looking towards the camera, but after Gaines is done talking the two begin walking out of the camera frame, before the show slowly fades to another commercial break.)

(Commercial break for Taco Bell party packs featuring Dr. Bethany Blue scolding absolutely everyone in line who is coming into the popular fast food place! Seriously though who doesn’t want 12 delicious Taco Bell tacos in one pack?! YUM!)

(Voltage returns and the camera cuts to Bella in the middle of the ring.)

Bella Braxton: Ladies and gentlemen the following contest is scheduled for…

Crowd: ONE FALL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

(“Thunderstruck” by AC/DC plays to cheers as Korey Gaines comes out to the stage. He looks pumped as he goes to the ring with a corny smile and a look of determination on his face.)

Bella Braxton: Introducing first, from Oklahoma City Oklahoma, weighing in at 170 pounds… THE AERIAL WONDER, KOREY…GAINES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Rich Russillo: Korey Gaines has a lot on his plate tonight. Not only with just fighting for the integrity of Voltage, but also facing his opponent tonight, Dr. Bethany Blue.

James Peters: No means no- I MEAN! If you’ve been keeping a close eye on social media you’ve seen the reason why this match was bound to happen someday. We’re sure in for a fight.

(Korey Gaines jumps into the ring and goes to the top rope basking in the crowd’s cheers. He hops down and gets ready as “Thunderstruck” fades out. “Bad Medicine” by Bon Jovi hits as the crowd cheers for Dr. Bethany Blue. A spotlight shines down as he turns around showing the back of her jacket, she quickly turns around and straightens her doctors jacket before making her way to the ring)

Bella Braxton: And his opponent, from Miami Florida, weighing in at 128 pounds…DR, BETHANY…BLUE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Rich Russillo: Dr. Bethany Blue has surely held a grudge against Korey Gaines.

James Peters: From DMs to Social Media to embarrassing Doctor visits, Gaines has done a lot to push the Doctors buttons leading up to tonight. We’ll just see how she takes it in this matchup.

(Dr. Bethany Blue enters the ring and only takes a glance at Korey before going onto the second rope and motioning with her hand to “Bring It” with a smile. She jumps down and takes off her jacket as “Bad Medicine” fades out and the bell rings)

(DING! DING! DING!)

Rich Russillo: Here we go as this highly anticipated match is underway. Korey is starting to circle around but wait? Dr. Bethany Blue is stopping him?!?!

(Dr. Bethany Blue walks up to Korey and puts a stethoscope on his chest)

Dr. Bethany Blue (Off-Mic): Hmmm… you seem to have a case of, pedo-

James Peters: KOREY PUSHING THE DOCTOR AWAY! Dr. Bethany Blue looks angered as she runs to Korey- KOREY KICKING HER RIGHT IN THE LEG STOPPING DR. BETHANY BLUE IN HER TRACKS! The Doctor stumbles to all fours as Korey brings her up! KOREY SENDING HER RIGHT INTO THE RINGPOST SHOULDER FIRST! Korey leaving her there as he steps back! SUPERKICK TO DR. BETHANY BLUE! Korey pulling The Doctor out of the corner. Early pin attempt by the Aerial Wonder!

OOONNNEEE-

Rich Russillo: KICK OUT BY DR. BETHANY BLUE! Korey quickly gets up and runs to the ropes! BASEBALL SLIDE- NO DR. BETHANY BLUE DODGES OUT OF THE WAY! Dr. Bethany Blue falls to a knee! KOREY GOING FOR A SUPERKICK- NO DR. BETHANY BLUE GRABS HIS FOOT AND SPINS HIM AROUND! TIGER SUPLEX BY THE DOCTOR! Korey is stunned as he falls against the middle rope. Dr. Bethany Blue pulling him out of the corner! EUROPEAN FOREARM- NO KOREY MOVES OUT OF THE WAY! ROUNDHOUSE KICK BY KOREY KNOCKING THE DOCTOR DOWN!!!

James Peters: Korey dragging Dr. Bethany Blue by the legs to the center of the ring! KOREY WITH AN ELBOW DROP TO THE LEG OF DR. BETHANY BLUE! Korey digging his elbow right into the leg of The Doctor who wastes no time pushing him away! Both of them quickly get up! KOREY! SUPERKICK- NO DR. BETHANY BLUE DUCKS OUT OF THE WAY! GRADE C2!!! REVERSE DDT CONNECTS ON KOREY GAINES AS DR. BETHANY BLUE GOES FOR THE PIN!!!

OOONNNEEE!!!

TTTWWWO-

Rich Russillo: KICK OUT BY KOREY! Dr. Bethany Blue was thinking about ending this match early as she slowly goes to the middle turnbuckle! KNEE DROP- NO! KOREY BARELY ROLLS OUT OF THE WAY AS THE DOCTOR CLUTCHES HER KNEE IN PAIN! Korey wasting no time kipping up and rebounding off the ropes! PENALTY KICK TO THE FACE OF DR. BETHANY BLUE! KOREY JUMPING OFF THE ROPES! MOONSAULT! The Doctor clutching her gut as Korey is slowly bringing her. Up He irish whips her! DR. BETHANY BLUE GRABBING THE ROPES! KOREY RUNNING AT HER! RUNNING KNEE LIFT BY THE DOCTOR!!!

James Peters: Korey wasting no time slowly getting up! BUT A KNEE DROP FROM THE MIDDLE ROPE TO THE BACK OF KOREY SENDING HIM BACK DOWN TO THE GROUND! Dr. Bethany Blue pulling Korey up with one arm! Korey being lifted up in the air by the Doctor! Dr. Bethany Blue going for a stalling verticle suplex- NO KOREY KNEEING DR. BETHANY BLUE RIGHT ON THE TOP OF THE HEAD FORCING HER TO PUT HIM DOWN! DR. BETHANY BLUE GOING FOR A CLOTHESLINE- NO! KOREY DUCKS UNDER AND JUMPS UP TO THE TOP ROPE QUICKLY! MISSILE DROPKICK BY KOREY GAINES!

Rich Russillo: Dr. Bethany Blue sent crashing to the ground as Korey is hopping back up onto the top rope again! 450 SPLASH- NO DR. BETHANY BLUE HAS THE KNEES UP! KOREY QUICKLY FALLS ONTO HIS KNEES AS DR. BETHANY BLUE KIPS UP! TJD! SUPERKICK TO THE BACK OF KOREY’S HEAD KNOCKING HIM OUT COLD! KOREY STILL UP BUT DR. BETHANY BLUE PUSHES HIM DOWN! PIN BY THE DOCTOR

OOONNNEEE!!!

TTTWWWOOO-

James Peters: NO! KOREY GAINES KICKS OUT! Dr. Bethany Blue slamming the mat down in anger as she gets to her feet. Korey trying to get a breath of air in as he gets up! DR. BETHANY BLUE! CUTTER- NO KOREY PUSHING HER AWAY SENDING HER TO THE GROUND! THE DOCTOR GETTING UP BUT KOREY IS READY! DETONATION KICK! THE SPINNING ROUNDHOUSE KICK CONNECTS! DR. BETHANY BLUE IS STILL STANDING THOUGH! KOREY! ANOTHER ONE- NO DR. BETHANY BLUE DROPS DOWN! SHE TRIES TO DROP THE DRAWERS OF KOREY GAINES! KOREY LEFT WIDE MOUTHED- WAIT! SHE ROLLS KOREY UP!

OOONNNEEE!!!

TTTWWWOOO!!!

TTTHHHRRR-

Rich Russillo: KOREY KICKS OUT! Dr. Bethany Blue looks even more angrier as she stands right back up. Korey taking a run at her! DISCUS ELBOW! THE DOCTOR SENT BACK AS KOREY GOES FOR ANOTHER- NO DR. BETHANY BLUE DUCKS UNDER! SHE PUNCHES KOREY RIGHT IN THE JAW! KOREY IS STUNNED AS DR. BETHANY BLUE GRABS HIM! SIDE BACKBREAKER! KOREY’S BACK IS SNAPPED IN HALF AS DR. BETHANY BLUE BRINGS HIM UP! IRISH WHIP THE CORNER! She takes a breath before breaking into a run- NO KOREY LIFTING HIMSELF UP USING THE ROPES AND KICKING THE DOCTOR RIGHT IN THE FACE! Dr. Bethany Blue takes a step back as Korey is waiting right there! SUPERKICK!

James Peters: Dr. Bethany Blue falls like a piece of paper as Korey is about to hop up to the top rope! WAIT! THE DOCTOR WAS PLAYING POSSUM! SHE JOINS KOREY ON THE TOP ROPE! BOTH OF THEM ARE LOCKED IN AN INTENSE BACK AND FORTH EACH ONE OF THEM NOT GIVING IN FOR A MOMENT! DR. BETHANY BLUE WITH A STIFF ELBOW STRIKE STUNNING KOREY! Korey falling right into a tree of woe position as Dr. Bethany Blue looks ready! TJD! SUPERKICK TO KOREY WHO FALLS RIGHT DOWN LIMP! DR. BETHANY BLUE DRAGGING HIM TO THE CENTER OF THE RING! ANOTHER PIN ATTEMPT!!!

OOONNNEEE!!!

TTTWWWOOO!!!

TTTHHHRRR-

Rich Russillo: NO! KICK OUT BY KOREY GAINES!!! KOREY ISN’T GETTING UP AS THE DOCTOR LOOKS FURIOUS! Dr. Bethany Blue grabbing him by the chin and pulling him up! She’s taking a step back! TJD- NO! KOREY DUCKING RIGHT UNDER DR. BETHANY BLUE AS HER FOOT GETS STUCK ON THE ROPES! KOREY GRABS HER! GERMAN SUPLEX RIGHT ONTO THE NECK OF DR. BETHANY BLUE!

James Peters: Korey bringing her up but Dr. Bethany Blue is fighting back and fighting back quickly! CODE BLUE- NO KOREY MOVES OUT OF THE WAY OF THE HEART PUNCH! KOREY GAINES STOMPING ON THE ARM OF DR. BETHANY BLUE! DR. BETHANY BLUE FEELS HER ARM IN PAIN AS KOREY LIFTS HER UP! FLIP PILEDRIVER!!! THE OKIE DESTROYER CONNECTS ON THE DOCTOR!

Rich Russillo: Dr. Bethany Blue is in severe pain as she was caught by surprise. Korey bringing her up now! DR. BETHANY BLUE KICKING KOREY RIGHT IN THE GUT! Korey leaning over as The Doctor grabs him! STALLING VERTICAL SUPLEX! KOREY FALLS RIGHT INTO A SITTING POSITION AS THE DOCTOR GRABS HIM BY THE NECK! THE REMEDY! THE JUMPING CUTTER CONNECTS AS DR. BETHANY BLUE GOES FOR THE COVER!!!

OOONNNEEE!!!

TTTWWWOOO!!!

TTTHHH-

James Peters: KOREY KICKS OUT! Korey is just so persistent in wrestling and it’s gonna take a lot to bring him down at this point. Dr. Bethany Blue nailing him with a quick forearm before irish whipping him! KOREY WITH A SMOOTH SHOULDER TACKLE! BOTH OF THEM GET UP! DR. BETHANY BLUE WITH AN ARMDRAG! BUT KOREY IS UP! KOREY WITH A SUPERKICK- NO DR. BETHANY BLUE DUCKS UNDER! TJD- NO KOREY MOVES OUT OF THE WAY OF THE SUPERKICK! JUMPING KNEE TO THE FACE OF DR. BETHANY BLUE KNOCKING HER OUT COLD!

Rich Russillo: Dr. Bethany Blue crawling up to her feet as Korey grabs her! ANOTHER GERMAN SUPLEX! Dr. Bethany Blue is on a knee as Korey takes a step back- WAIT DR. BETHANY BLUE GETS UP! DOUBLE SUPERKICK KNOCKING BOTH OF THEM DOWN! Korey slowly crawling over to Dr. Bethany Blue! HE PUTS HIS ARM OVER HER! PIN ATTEMPT!

OOONNNEEE!!!

TTTWWWOOO!!!

TTTHHH-

James Peters: NO KICK OUT BY THE DOCTOR! Korey looks exhausted as hell as he slowly brings himself to his feet and falls into the corner. Dr. Bethany Blue is slowly staggering up as well! KOREY TAKING A RUN- WAIT DR. BETHANY BLUE! TJD! SUPERKICK! NO KOREY RETALIATES WITH A SUPERKICK OF HIS OWN! KOREY QUICKLY KICKING THE KNEES OF DR. BETHANY BLUE SENDING HER TO A KNEE! SUPERKICK PARTY! A SUPERKICK TO THE JAW CONNECTS AS DR. BETHANY BLUE IS SENT DOWN TO THE GROUND!

Rich Russillo: DR. BETHANY BLUE IS LIFELESS AS KOREY IS UP ON THE TOP ROPE! HE’S LOOKING FOR SOMETHING BIG! DR. BETHANY BLUE WASTES NO TIME GETTING UP AND ATTACKING KOREY AS KOREY TRIES TO ATTACK BACK! KOREY KICKING THE DOCTOR AWAY! HURRICANRANA!!! KOREY RUSHING UP TO THE TOP ROPE! HE DOESN’T WANT TO WASTE A MOMENT IN THIS MATCH-

(Suddenly the lights go out. The only thing that’s seen is camera flashes for a few moments before a voice comes over the intercom)

Eric Havoc (O.S.): My moment… my regime. It’s time to burn EAW to the ground! And, Korey Gaines, your not gonna do a single thing about it. See you at Territorial Invasion…

(The lights turn on as everyone including Korey Gaines on the top rope is confused)

James Peters: WAIT! DR. BETHANY BLUE! SHE JUMPS UP TO THE TOP ROPE! BELLY TO BELLY SUPLEX OFF THE TOP ROPE! KOREY LEFT IN PURE SHOCK AS DR. BETHANY BLUE BRINGS HIM UP! WHIPLASH! THE SITOUT CRADLE FRONT FACELOCK POWERBOMB CONNECTS! KOREY CRUMBLES DOWN LIKE A PIECE OF PAPER AS DR. BETHANY BLUE GOES FOR THE PIN!

OOONNNEEE!!!

TTTWWWOOO!!!

TTTHHHRRREEE!!!

(DING! DING! DING!)

(“Bad Medicine” plays up again as Dr. Bethany Blue stands straight up. She looks confused but doesn’t fret as she goes to the top rope and raises her arms in the air to the cheers of the crowd)

Bella Braxton: Here is your winner, Dr. Bethany Blue!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Rich Russillo: What a win pulled off by Dr. Bethany Blue in this match. We all knew Eric Havoc interfering in some way was bound to happen. And because of that Korey Gaines screwed up and lost the match.

James Peters: I wonder how that’ll incorporate into the Dynasty versus Everyone match at Territorial Invasion. I can sure say that Korey Gaines will be more pissed off than ever at the nuisance that is Eric Havoc.

(Korey Gaines is seen sitting up looking in confusion as Dr. Bethany Blue is celebrating on the outside. Suddenly the camera cuts to Terry Chambers, he holds the Interwire Title as he claps on the stage. Dr. Bethany Blue beams a radiant smile at him. Terry takes a good look at the good doctor, and makes a throat slashing gesture, which causes that smile to slip right off the doctor’s face. The two Elitists who will be facing one another for the Interwire Championship stare one another down as Voltage fades to break.)

(Commercial break for Dasani bottled water. It’s absolutely a better alternative than drinking coffee, but coffee is GOAT and you could get addicted.)

(The camera fades back into the arena. Suddenly “If Ya Smell” by Adam Massacre plays to booming cheers as The Woogieman comes out. He has a cocky look on his face as he holds both his PETA award and his Big Boogie Bhampionship. He makes his way to the ring flaunting both of them as the crowd cheers in excitement)

Rich Russillo: :blessed: Another day, another week of Woogieman.

James Peters: Indeed, I’m sure Woogie has a lot on his mind after what happened in Mississippi last week, but he’s always a surprise to behold :whew:.

(Woogieman enters the ring and places his award and titles down next to him as he holds a mic in his hand and “If Ya Smell” fades out)

The Woogieman: Last week, was a momentous and certainly interesting day. I was awarded my PETA Representative Of The Month Award but then quickly and disrespectfully interrupted by a Protester who had the audacity to even speak to the Woogieman. Therefore I challenged him to a match and won, because I am the Woogieman, and because I am nice I won for the sake of Voltage, EAW, and PETA!

Crowd: WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

The Woogieman: Thank you, but along with that match that made me wonder. I defeated him so easily, I thought he would at least bring a challenge. And I realized for the past few months I’ve had 0 competition for the Big Boogie Championship that I’ve held gloriously since the beginning of time. In order to continue cementing it’s legacy as the greatest title in all of EAW! I have decided that I’m going to be issuing an open challenge! It’s not going to be a one time thing though. I’M GOING TO DO IT EVERY WEEK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Crowd: DWLNLSNDLAKNSAMLDSNKLKNAASALSKNLSDKDNL

Rich Russillo: We are not worthy.

James Peters: What a king.

The Woogieman: So anyone, anyone at all in the back that’d like to square off with gawd himself, come out, because I challenge everyone and anyone! I’ll be waiting.

(“3 Man Band” by Jim Johnson plays as the crowd goes dead silent. Woogieman is in confusion as he doesn’t know who this is. The music keeps playing as no one comes out. Then suddenly a skinny man gets pushed out from the curtain shirtless and wearing jeans. Woogieman laughs his ass off as the dude makes his way to the ring and immediately looks ready)

The Woogieman: Son, I have to ask? What makes you think you can come out to the ring and challenge greatness that is Woogieman? Well first what’s your name.

Skinny Dude: My name is Josh Jones…

The Woogieman: Good I didn’t care in the first place. Now answer my question.

Josh Jones: Because I think I can beat you! You’re a fraud Woogieman and your bhampionship means nothing.

The Woogieman: …

Rich Russillo: …

James Peters: …

Crowd: …

Josh Jones: :neutral_face:

The Woogieman: … Ring the bell…

(DING! DING! DING!)

Rich Russillo: WOOGIEMAN QUICKLY KNOCKING JONES DOWN! Woogie bringing Jones up! IRISH WHIP TO THE CORNER! WOOGIEMAN RUNNING- JONES KICKING WOOGIE RIGHT IN THE FACE! Woogie seems unfazed though as he grabs Jones! WOOGIE THROWING HIM ACROSS THE RING! Jones stumbling back as Woogieman runs at him again! CLOTHESLINE TO THE CORNER! Woogie basking in the glory of the crowd- WAIT JONES ROLLING HIM UP!

OOONNNEEE!!!

TTTWWWOOO-

James Peters: KICK OUT! CLOSE CALL BY WOOGIEMAN AS JOSH JONES MIGHT’VE PULLED OFF THE DISAPPOINTMENT! Woogieman trying to get up but Jones is trying to keep him down with some punches! Woogieman is still getting up! SPINEBUSTER- Oh what a pussy! Jones rolls out of the ring as Woogie responds with a smirk as he waits for Jones to get into the ring. Jones finally rolling into the ring! WOOGIEMAN HAS HIM! SPINEBUSTER TO JONES! Woogieman going up to Jones! I THINK HE’S LOOKING FOR THE PEOPLE’S ELBOW! HE RUNS TO THE ROPES! IT CONNECTS- NO JONES MOVES OUT OF THE WAY! WOOGIEMAN IS IN SHOCK AS JONES RUNS TOWARDS HIM! CLOTHESLINE-

Rich Russillo: BUT WAIT! WOOGIEMAN IS STILL STANDING! Woogie telling him to give him his best shot! JONES GOING FOR ANOTHER CLOTHESLINE! WOOGIE IS STILL UP! WAIT! JONES TRYING TO LOW BLOW WOOGIEMAN! BUT WOOGIEMAN MOVES OUT OF THE WAY! HE GRABS HIM! THE BOTTOM! THE BOTTOM CONNECTS OUT OF NOWHERE AS THE WOOGIEMAN QUICKLY GOES FOR THE PIN!!! :blessed:!!!
OOONNNEEE!!!

TTTWWWOOO!!!

TTTHHHRRREEE!!!

(DING! DING! DING!)

(“If Ya Smell” plays as Woogieman kips up and immediately takes his title and award. He looks a bit disappointed but happy as he raises the title and award in the air to the many cheers of the crowd. He rolls out of the ring as Josh Jones is seen still knocked out as the Ref is trying his best to wake him up, to no success.)

Bella Braxton: Here is your winner, THE WOOGIEMAN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Rich Russillo: The GOAT pulled it off! He won! Think, if the Woogieman can do that to him, guess what he can do to anyone else!

James Peters: Well this isn’t the end of Woogieman’s journey as he has to do this every week, It’s sure to be long and painful for him, but let’s just see if he keeps that Big Boogie Bhampionship on him!

Rich Russillo: The fact you even question that…

(The commentary team breaks into argument as the last shot is of Woogieman looking happy high fiving fans and taking pictures to the cheers of the admirable crowd as Voltage cuts to commercial break)

(Commercial break for the SEC Network, available as part of your ESPN sports package. When your conference is so GOAT it needs its own network :wow:)

(Voltage returns from commercial and cuts to the ring. Bella smiles confidently into the camera and raises up the microphone.)

Bella Braxton: LADIES AND GENTLEMEN, THE FOLLOWING MATCH IS SCHEDULED FOR…ONE FALL!!!

Crowd: ONE FALL!!!

(“Garou’s Theme”- One Punch Man hits as Blade walks down the ramp with a cocky and aloof look on his face as the crowd boos him.)

Bella Braxton: INTRODUCING FIRST! FROM JAPAN, WEIGHING IN AT 195 POUNDS, HE IS THE HUNTER!!!…..BLLAAADDEEE!!!!!

Rich Russillo: Wow, this guy seems intense, and I can already tell you that he will be a future GOAT because he’s from Japan. Only the best of the best come from Japan!

James Peters: :lupe: But no seriously, this man has all the tools of the trade, it’s all about how he’s going to apply it tonight against his opponent.

(“The Next Movement” by The Roots hits as Damien Butler makes his way down the ring, his arms raised as he walks inside the ring. The crowd seems to receive him positively.)

Bella Braxton: ..AND HIS OPPONENT, FROM SILICON VALLEY, CALIFORNIAAA, WEIGHING IN AT 220 POUNDS, HE IS DB3…..DAMMIEEENNN BUTTLERRR THE THIIIIRRDDD!!!!

James Peters: Now here’s a man with an IQ as big as his wrestling skills. This man here is a genius I tell you, and he’s taken on some of the best prospects in this brand already.

Rich Russillo: Smart, talented and dangerous. A combination that Damien is best known to possess, but can it be enough to put out Blade. This win can be huge for Damien!

James Peters:Same for Blade, time to see who earns their stripes!

(DING! DING! DING!)

Rich Russillo: Blade wasting no time going into the offensive here, lefts and rights as Butler seems to be taken off guard by this incredible burst of speed and strength! Blade now with a low gut kick! Damian is slouched over! Blade scoops him up! WRATH!!! BLADE JUST LAYS OUT DAMIAN WITH WRATH SPINEBUSTER!!

James Peters: Oh no, don’t tell me it’s over already! LOOK! Blade now picking up Damian, barely letting him catch a breath….STARRCRASH!!!! WTF?!!! THE PIN!!

ONE!!!

TWOO!!

Rich Russillo: And a kickout! Looks like Blade just pulled off everything in his arsenal in the beginning of the match, but that means that Damian was not as affected, but still, Damian is shocked it was about to end right there! Blade now smirking like a demon as he measures Butler up, Blade holding up a “2” sign with his fingers mockingly! Blade with a vicious kick to Butler’s head! Blade lifting him up again, looking for a slam, BUT NO! Butler is wriggling free, Butler on his feet, back elbow! Blade stunned, Butler looking to capitalize… WRATHH!!! FOR A SECOND TIME, BLADE JUST LAYS HIM OUT! BUTLER INSTINCTIVELY ROLLING OUT OF THE RING!

James Peters: I wouldn’t call it instinct, probably just got knocked the fuck out! But regardless, Butler now on the floor and still with no air in his lungs after that terrific spinebuster. Blade is laughing in the ring as he continues to show his impressive presence in this match! Blade now looking at a recovering Butler, what could he be thinking of?! – Blade running back, LOOKING FOR A SUICIDE DIVE– NO!! Butler catches him mid-air with a right hand hook! Butler now taking the opportunity to even the playing field! Butler pulling out Blade on the floor, IRISH WHIP!! NO! Blade reverses it and Butler goes crashing against the steel steps! Blade following immediately for a stomp — NO! Damian moves out of the way and Blade’s boots only crasha against the cold steel of the steps! Damian now using the apron as leverage for a—EUROPEAN UPPERCUT! Blade just got laid out with a devastating european uppercut!

Rich Russillo: Damian now pulling Blade back inside the ring! A pin!

ONE!!

TW-

Rich Russillo: Kickout! Blade almost tossing Butler aside, I mean, you look at Butler and he clearly weighs more, but Blade is built like a Greek god! Blade WITH A KIP UP! Blade now looking dead into the eyes of Butler, Butler with a forearm, Blade blocks it, – HIGH KNEE, followed by a gut kick!, Damian looking back up, SUPERKICK!!! – Blade now lays out Damian with a final lariat! Both men seem exhausted and Blade taking too long to go for a pin!

…ONE!!

TWOO!!

–

James Peters: Damian puts his feet on the ropes! We’ve seen him do this before! Butler is a beast of a man and few can decisively put him down! Blade now showing frustration as he grabs Damian by the hair and tries to lift him back up! — NO! Damian with a kick to the knees of Blade, SINGLE UNDERHOOK DDT!!! –BUTLER NOW WASTING NO TIME GOING FOR THE STF!!! STF LOCKED IN!

Rich Russillo: Blade struggling as Butler keeps pressing on the devastating submission hold. Butler always knows how to read his opponents, Blade might be looking to give up soon! HIs spine getting pulled back like pork meat! Blade on the verge of tapping out! — NOT SO SOON! Blade with a backward headbutt! Damian loosened his grip! BLADE LIFTS UP BUTLER ON HIS BACK!! — Damian reverses it into a Sitout Jawbreaker!!! PIN!!

ONE!!

TWOO!!!

TH-

James Peters: ANother kickout! This match has been going on full octane ever since the bell rang, both men trying desperately to prove before T.I that they have what it takes. And all it takes to carve your path is a well-defined victory, but it seems like Butler overestimated his chances! Butler now looking pissed off as he picks up Blade– NO! Blade with an eye poke! I don’t think the ref saw it properly! IRISH WHIP by Blade to Butler, Butler crashes against the corner turnbuckle, Blade charging in but Butler already anticipated it! Butler moves out of the way– NO!!! BLADE WITH CALAMITY!!! CALAMITY STRIKES!!

Rich Russillo: Both men crashing down on each other, Blade on top of Butler, so it’s a pin!

ONEE!!!!

TWOO!!!!

THREEEE

James Peters: NO! A kickout! I don’t know how he did it but Butler is still in the match!! Blade cannot believe it! Blade lifting up Butler by his head, talking him down and slapping him. The disrespect! , BUTLER RETALIATES! A series of forearms, followed by — SLINGBLADE! Damian now on the offensive as Blade looks out of his element here against the strategist of Voltage! Damian now measuring up Blade! Damian going behind an unsuspecting Blade, MOTHERBOARD!!!! DAMIAN WITH THE MOTHERBOARD!!! –NO!!! THE IMPACT MAKES BLADE FALL OUT OF THE RING!!

Rich Russillo: SO CLOSE! Blade, calling himself the perfect hunter, always knows how to not become the hunted! Damian now sliding out of the ring to bring him back in the ring, the referee now with a restricted view of what’s going on….LOW BLOW!! A KICK IN THE NETHER REGIONS BY BLADE TO DAMIAN!!

James Peters: Ouch! Blade now on the top again as the slams Damian against the barricade!! Damian writhing in pain as Blade tosses him back in the ring!

Rich Russillo: Blade now looking for the end here as he goes for the Fanged Wolf….NO! DAMIAN STRUGGLING!! — DAMIAN SLIDES OFF THE TOP,, REVERSAL MID AIR!!! — EMP SHOTGUN STUNNER!!!! PIN!!

ONE!!!!

TWOOO!!!

THREEEEEEE!!

(DING! DING! DING!)

(“The Next Movement” by The Roots hits as Damian Butler looks astounded at his own quick-reflexes that earned him a win, Damian, clutching his neck, looks on with a sight of hatred)

Bella Braxton: LADIES AND GENTLEMEN! THE WINNER OF THIS MATCH…DAMIANNN BUTTLERRR THEE THIRDDDD!!!!!

Rich Russillo: Woah, what a win by this man! We’ve seen him try again and again to put away the elistsist he’s come across, but this win here solidifies him as one of the top future stars now!

James Peters: He took on the relentless Blade and lucked out, something very few can, but I’m willing to bet that Butler was just that good and he had it all planned out. Regardless, a well-earned victory!

(Voltage rolls on to commercial.)

(Commercial break for Jerkins lotion featuring Gavin Kirkland. He is seen using the lotion to rub one out while watching old episodes of Thursday Night Empire.)

(Voltage returns and cuts the middle of the ring. Bella grins.)

Bella Braxton: LADIES AND GENTLEMEN, THE FOLLOWING MATCH IS SCHEDULED FOR ONE FALL!!

Crowd: ONE FALL!!

(“Come Together” by Gary Clark and Junkie XL hit as Frankie Paradise makes his way down the ramp in a sleazy manner, smiling ear to ear at the fans while he is showered with boos)

Bella Braxton: INTRODUCING FIRST!! FROM LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA, WEIGHING IN AT 225 POUNDS, HE IS THE KING OF SWING…FRAAANKIEEE PAARAADISSSEE!!!!

Rich Russillo: This man made the ultimate upset when he beat Cepheus! I’m telling you all, if he can somehow pull off this tonight, he will become a legend in the future!

James Peters: You know, normally I’d say you exaggerate, but damn, I gotta agree, say what you will, but this man beating Cepheus IS something to brag about, but tonight he’s taking on a foe much, MUCH fearsome than the mobster could be, and he’s gotta be in his A-game

(The music dies down as “Natural” by Imagine Dragons hits and Terry Chambers makes his way down the ramp with a cocky stride as the fans cheer him on)

Bella Braxton: AND HIS OPPONENT, FROM DETROIT, MICHIGAN, WEIGHING IN AT 287 POUNDS, HE IS THE INTERWIRE CHAMPION…THE BARBARIC CARNIVORE…TERRRRYYYY CHAMBERRSS!!!!

James Peters: Now here’s a man who’s been pushed far last week by Dr. Bethany Blue. I’m sure he’s pissed, but he gets to take on the breakout star Frankie here tonight for the go-home show!

Rich Russillo: Hell yeah, I want to see how Frankie fares against a champion! Will the future pornstar pull off another miracle, or will Terry crush those dreams?

James Peters: :lupe:

(DING! DING! DING!)

James Peters: And here we go! Terry wasting no time as he goes in for a headlock, but Frankie sidesteps the move, Frankie now with a series of punches, but Terry is unflinched! Terry retaliating with a headbutt! Frankie seems momentarily stunned as Terry WITH A LARIAT THAT SENDS FRANKIE OVER THE TOP ROPE! Frankie outside by the apron as Terry now with an explosive dive to the outside….RUNNING SENTON!!

Rich Russillo: Terry setting the tone for this match early on, looks like he’s trying to keep Frankie from retaliating! Terry with series of kicks! Look at him go, he’s denting in that skull of Frankie, now he’s picking Frankie up again and tossing him back inside the ring! Terry rolling in the ring too, RUNNING ELBOW DROP! PIN!

ONE!!

TW-

James Peters: KICKOUT! But Terry now transitions to a headlock and pressures the neck and chin of Frankie! Frankie struggling to get up as Terry holds on tightly. Frankie trying to break free, elbows to the side of Terry’s ribs. Terry still holding his ground as he’s making sure Frankie does not get the advantage….FRANKIE TRYING TO LIFT TERRY UP! –BUT NO! Terry with a vicious elbow to the head of Frankie, rocking him! Terry revs back, BIG BOOT!! TERRY DROPS FRANKIE WITH A BIG BOOT! AND A STOMP ON FRANKIE’S HEAD! TERRY WITH ANOTHER PIN!

ONE!!!

TWOO!
–

Rich Russillo: A kickout! So far, Frankie has been hanging on well but for how long? Terry has set a great pacing for this match and has remained in control all the while. Terry now looking to end this it seems! Terry setting up for the T-5! Terry measuring Frankie! NO! JUMPING FRANKIE-STEINER!!! Terry caught completely off-guard with that move! Frankie transitions to a pin!

ONEE!!!

T-

James Peters: Kickout!! Frankie not wasting any time, Frankie picking up Terry, but Terry with a kick to Frankie’s knee! Frankie down on one knee as Terry goes for another knee to the face of Frankie, but Frankie reacts fast! Frankie dodges the knee and ARMDRAG TAKEDOWN! Terry goes crashing against the turnbuckle! Frankie rushing at Terry! Terry sees it coming and lifts Frankie up over him! —Frankie now perched on the top turnbuckle! Frankie kicks Terry from the back! Terry stumbling! Terry now with a jumping kick– BUT FRANKIE DISRUPTS IT WITH ANOTHER KICK TO THE FACE OF TERRY! TERRY FLINCHED BUT HE’S LOOKING BACK UP — HIGH DEFINITION!!! FROM THE TOP TURNBUCKLE!! HIGH DEFINITION REVERSE STO BY FRANKIE!!

Rich Russillo: Frankie needs to desperately capitalize on this move right now, but looks like the move took a bit out of both men! Frankie slowly putting his arm around a downed Terry!

ONE!!

TWOO!!!

T-

James Peters: KICKOUT! The Barbaric Carnivore with a kickout! Frankie will need to do more to put down the interwire champ! Frankie getting back to his feet! Measuring up Terry for another move it seems. Terry, still reeling from the impact of the move, no idea Frankie is behind him! FRANKIE WITH A JUMPING LEG LARIAT!! —BUT NO! TERRY CATCHES HIM MID-JUMP!! TERRY NOW HER FRANKIE IN POWERBOMB POSITION!! TERRY WITH A RUNNING TURNBUCKLE POWERBOMB!!! —NO! FRANKIE JUMPS RIGHT ONTO THE SECOND TURNBUCKLE!! TERRY CONFUSED AS FRANKIE WITH A MISSILE DROP KICK FROM THE TOP!! —NO TERRY CAUGHT HIM RIGHT IN THE JAW WITH A SUPERKICK!!!

Rich Russillo: Terry now looking to end this as he pulls Frankie to the middle of the ring, PIN!

ONE!!

TWOO!!

THR-

Rich Russillo: KICKOUT!! WHAT!? Frankie showing that he has more fight left in him as he refuses to stay down! Terry smiling and shaking his head at the absurdity of it all. Terry lifting up Frankie by the hair and looking him head in the eye! FRANKIE SPITS ON TERRY’S FACE!! TERRY FURIOUS! TERRY WITH RIGHT AND LEFT HOOKS!! IRISH WHIP! FRANKIE REBOUNDS- TERRY WITH A KICK TO THE GUT OF FRANKIE! SNAP SUPLEX!! Frankie is just feeling it as Terry is showering his wrath on this sleazy SOB!

James Peters: Looks like Terry just about had enough of this, he’s taking Frankie and placing him at the corner, pulling him to the top rope! Both of them now on the top rope— WE MIGHT BE SEEING SOMETHING BIG HERE! –NO! FRANKIE WITH AN ELBOW TO THE BARBARIC CARNIVORE’S SKULL! TERRY REELING! —FRANKIE GYRATING HIS HIMS AS HE MOCKINGLY LOOKS AT TERRY!! — FRANKIE STEINER FROM THE TOP ROPE!!! FRANKIE JUST HIT THE FRANKIE STEINER FROM THE TOP ROPE TO TERRY! TERRY LANDS TO THE OUTSIDE!!!

CROWD: HOLY SHIT! HOLY SHIT! HOLY SHIT!

James Russillo: Indeed, I can’t believe what I just saw! Frankie not looking too good himself as he’s torso landed square on the turnbuckle!….BUT TERRY! Terry looks like he’s injured! Terry clutching his back as he seems to show anguish in his face! — FRANKIE THROUGH THE ROPES AND LANDS ON TERRY! WOW!

Rich Russillo: Frankie going at it on Terry! This is an explosive side of him we’ve rarely seen! Frankie with kick after kick on a downed Terry, not letting the interwire champ back on his feet! Frankie with a running knee! IT CONNECTS! TERRY’S SKULL CRASHING AGAINST THE BARRICADE! The ref begins the countdown for both men to get back in the ring!

ONE!

TWO!

James Peters: Frankie not looking to end it this easily! Frankie picking up Terry and dragging him to get him back into the ring! BUT TERRY PUSHES HIM AWAY, BIG BOOT!!! FRANKIE GOES CRASHING AGAINST THE STEEL STEPS!!

THREE!

FOUR!

Rich Russillo: NOW TERRY WITH A RUNNING KNEE! — BUT FRANKIE MOVES OUT OF THE WAY!! TERRY’s KNEE MEETS THE COLD-HARD STEEL! FRANKIE WITH A KICK TO THE CHEST, FOLLOWED BY A BASEMENT DROPKICK!

FIVE!

SIX!

SEVEN!

Rich Russillo: Frankie quickly back inside the ring as Terry is clutching his knee and dragging himself back!

EIGHT!

James Peters: TERRY’S IN! Terry successfully manages to remain in the game!
James Peters: Frankie trying to end this before Terry gets the upper hand again! FRANKIE WITH ANOTHER FRANKIE STEINER! THAT’S THE THIRD STRIKE!! FRANKIE GYRATING HIS HIPS AGAIN….I THNK HE’S SETTING UP FOR THE PARADISE FAL— WHAT THE?!

(The arena lights go out as a voice can be heard saying “The end is near”….It seems to be the voice of Eric Havoc!! The lights come back on)

Rich Russillo: What?!? Eric Havoc!? Here?

James Peters: Looks like Frankie is looking around him everywhere like a paranoid man!—WAIT TERRY BACK ON HIS FEET!! TERRY FROM BEHIND!!– T-5!!! TERRY WITH A T-5!!! A PIN!!

ONE!!

TWOO!!!!

THREEEE!!!

(DING! DING! DING!)

(“Natural” By Imagine Dragons hit as Terry has his hand held high by the ref as Frankie Paradise is writhing in the ring.)

Bella Braxton: LADIES AND GENTLEMEN!! THE WINNER OF THIS MATCH, TEERRRYYYY CHAMBERS!!!!

Rich Russillo: WAIT, WHAT JUST HAPPENED!? WHAT ABOUT ERIC HAVOC?!

James Peters: I don’t know if he’s really in here or he’s just playing mind games with Frankie like he did with Korey earlier, but he just cost Frankie the match…a match which he honestly felt like he was about to wi—-

(“Bad Medicine” by Bon Jovi hits as Bethany Blue makes her way out and on the stage holding her Ultimate Opportunity briefcase, smirking at Terry with a mic on in her hands. Terry demands for his own mic)

Terry Chambers: Hey, hey you, get inside the ring and face me. Here I am! Make your move, come on. COME ON!

Bethany Blue: Ha, all in due time Terry, you just went through a gruelling match, no way is the good doctor not taking that into account. A fight right now….would be unfair. You need to be at a 100% to beat me. I’m afraid that won’t be happening until….Territorial Invasion. So no Terry, I’m not making moves, not today.

(Bethany holds her briefcase up as she looks on to face Terry at Territorial Invasion. The scene at ringside fades to black.)

(Voltage fades to the backstage area where Aniyah Mitchell is seen on her phone. She’s watching a video and clearly it’s one of Jenny Cien’s latest promos, because ‘The Baddie’s’ voice is pretty recognizable. Aniyah is practically rolling her eyes to the back of her head, and after a moment she shuts the video off and lets out a laugh.)

Aniyah Mitchell: Imagine being such a hard up bitch that you really gunna waste your time talking about Ryan Wilson and Jake Smith, like they actually competition in the Divide and Conquer match. This little hoodrat needs to check herself and realize that her biggest fucking competition is gunna be the bitch who has to stand on the same side of the ring with her for a hot ass minute. Man, fuck Jenny Cien and any body who likes her because she a’int shit and WHEN we make it to the second stage of Divide and Conquer, Imma whoop her ass and take that world championship shot for my damn self. Talkin’ about how she’s some bright up and comer. Bitch is literally 30. How the fuck you gunna be an up and comer when yo ass already over the hill? Fuck outta here.

???: Agreed.

(Aniyah’s eyes widen and she spins around, coming face to face with the woman she defeated last week, Serena Riot. Serena has Revenge with her and she’s slapping it against the palm of her hand, and Aniyah can’t help but notice the trickles of blood on Serena’s palms and she makes a disgusted face.)

Aniyah Mitchell: The fuck you want, ho? Want me to beat the fuck outta you again?

(A knowing smile crosses Serena’s face.)

Serena Riot: I welcome it, but you already know that. I’m not one to shy away from fights or challenges, and facing off against you again is something I’m more than ready to do.

Aniyah Mitchell: Well do your part at Territorial Invasion and don’t be some stupid ass piece of dead weight, and who knows? Maybe I’ll make ya famous again and beat yo ass for the second straight time.

Serena Riot: Well, it’s an elimination style match so make sure you do your part as well, and get yourself to the second stage of it.

Aniyah Mitchell: Bitch, I’m winning the whole fucking thing and then taking my fine ass to Egypt and either whooping that old bitch Cameron Ella Ava, or destroying that ugly cac Kassidy Adams Heart or whatever the fuck she calls herself. That Universal Women’s Championship is as good as mine, and I’m about to win that shit in record time. Can’t tell me that I’m not the biggest and most important thing to ever walk through these doors.

Serena Riot: Believe me, you’re not. But before you pop off again, let me say this. The match we had against one another was a hell of a fight, and like I said, I’m more than happy to repeat it at any time, but when I look at the competition in the match, and even at the other so-called members of our team, I feel as if working together to get to that final stage would be beneficial for the both of us. We both know The Valkyrie are going to work together to try and make it to the final stage. Then who knows? Maybe they’ll both use their numbers advantage to take out the rest of us and make it a singles match between the two of them. There are a lot of factors to take into consideration, and I think you would be doing yourself a disservice if you didn’t entertain all possible outcomes and alliances for this match.

(Aniyah opens her mouth to reply, but quickly shuts it because honestly, Serena did have a good point. In order to make it to the next stage, you needed to keep as many members of your team in the match as possible to keep the numbers advantage during the tag team portion of it.)

Serena Riot: A truce, at least for a little bit. Lets do what we can to eliminate every other man and woman from the match, and have ourselves a nice little rematch. I might not talk a lot about championship gold, but I wouldn’t mind getting a crack at it. Getting my hands on either Cameron Ella Ava or Kassidy Heart is certainly appealing especially when the both of them have faces that were just made for beating. The thought of taking Revenge and dragging her across the face of either those women makes me a little giddy.

Aniyah Mitchell: You a weird bitch, you know that right?

Serena Riot: :wow:

???: Hi…

(Aniyah and Serena turn around and see Sarah Price approaching them. The blonde gives Aniyah and Serena a friendly smile.)

Sarah Price: Are you guys talking about the Divide and Conquer match?

Aniyah Mitchell: What’s it to you?

(Sarah keeps that smile of hers firmly in place and brushes her hair back off her face.)

Sarah Price: Well, I was kinda thinking the same thing you were, Serena, about how maybe having a number’s advantage could come into play. I mean, I know I haven’t been here long at all but I definitely want to give Territorial Invasion my all and hopefully earn myself a chance to compete for a championship! Even if it doesn’t necessarily happen right now, for me to even make it far in the match would be huge! I would love to work with you two in the Divide and Conquer match!

(Aniyah and Serena exchange looks.)

Aniyah Mitchell: Iiight, so hold up. You want us to carry you through the match, is that what you’re sayin’? Because I can tell you right now, sis. Shit aint about to go down like that.

Sarah Price: :whoa: Of course I don’t want you to carry me! I am more than capable of holding my own. I defeated Zak Simmons tonight to get my second win in a row, and I’m fairly confident I’m going to do super well at Territorial Invasion. Besides, there are three other Voltage Elitists in the match on the other side; Cepheus St. Claire, Jesse Barlow, and Shortfuse PAKA. I don’t know about you ladies, but I definitely don’t want to see any of them do well. Girl power!

(Aniyah rolls her eyes so hard she can practically see her brain, but Serena looks a little intrigued.)

Serena Riot: Trust me. Eliminating PAKA from this match is like my second biggest priority besides winning, and I’ll be honest with you both. I don’t really care for Cepheus and Jesse either. I would love nothing more to make sure that the only Voltage Elitists that are left in the match at the end are the three of us.

Sarah Price: Exactly! The women here are doing amazing things, and we absolutely deserve to be part of that conversation as well.

Aniyah Mitchell: You know, it does kind of bother the fuck out of me that the only names that get mentioned are Andrea Valentine, Raven Roberts, Ms. Extreme, and Consuela Rose Ava. Like fuck all that noise, I’m Aniyah Mitchell! That’s the name these people need to be sayin’ because if anyone is gunna end up with a world championship, it’s gunna be me. Lemme break it down for you bitches. You wanna call some kind of truce or make some kind of temporary alliance, fine by me. We work together and eliminate all these other pretenders from the match, and then I beat you both!

(Aniyah does an arrogant little twirl, but she’s got a smile on her face. Serena rolls her eyes and slams Revenge against her palm, causing Sarah to look a little disturbed, and Aniyah to make another disgusted face.)

Serena Riot: I wouldn’t bank on a victory if I were you, Aniyah, but I’m all for the first part. We work together and then it’s every woman for herself.

(Sarah looks at Aniyah and Serena, eagerly nodding her head.)

Sarah Price: May the best woman in the end!

(The Voltage girls all smirk as the scene backstage fades out. Voltage cuts to a commercial break.)

(Commercial break for Cheez-Its featuring The Woogieman. Woogie is seen sitting in a PETA meeting with Rachelle Owen, listening to a guest lecturer talk about how sad it is to see endangered Antarctic seals captured and skinned alive, and used for handbags and the lining of fur coats. Sad. However, Cheez-Its taste great and will temporarily make you forget about the dead seals and the fact you’re probably wearing one.)

(Voltage returns and once again, Bella is ready to announce the next match!)

Bella Braxton: LADIES AND GENTLEMEN… THE FOLLOW CONTEST IS SCHEDULED FOR…

Crowd: ONE FALL!

(‘The Path’ by Senses Fail hits and the crowd begins to boo as Jesse Barlow makes his way down to the ring. He doesn’t seem to be paying attention to the crowd, and instead looks a bit angered.)

Bella Braxton: Making his way to the ring… From Hoboken, New Jersey.. Weighing in at 210 pounds… JJJEEEESSSEEEEEE BAAARRLLOWWWW!!!!

James Peters: It’s clear Jesse Barlow isn’t in the best of moods tonight after a brawl that’s commenced earlier, but let’s speak about this match. Jesse Barlow is an extremely talented athlete, putting those like the 24/7 contract holder herself to the limit.

Rich Russillo: You’re not wrong about that. Sure, Jesse has come up short a few times, but he always gives it his best, and he always delivers. Tonight though? I don’t know if this will be a success for him.

(‘Mob Ties’ by Drake hits and the crowd doesn’t only continue booing, but start booing even louder as Cepheus St. Claire and Lonnie Delmonty walk out to the stage. After looking around at the booing fans, they begin walking down the ramp, as Cepheus also seems frustrated.)

Bella Braxton: And his opponent… Accompanied by Lonnie Delmonty.. Residing in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada.. Weighing in at 230 pounds… CEEEPHEUS ST. CLAAAAIIIRREEE!!!!

Rich Russillo: Cepheus St. Claire. This man is someone who I think just may win the entire Divide and Conquer match, especially with Lonnie Delmonty by his side. This? I think this match will be a breeze for him. Cepheus is just amazing.

James Peters: I can’t deny Cepheus is a great talent. Despite his work ethic, he puts on a great performance every time he goes out there, which will make this a match to remember. The winner? We’ll just have to find out for ourselves, let’s start the match!

(Ding! Ding! Ding!)

James Peters: And this match is now underway! Jesse Barlow vs Cepheus St. Claire! Neither man is quick to make a move, instead they’re circling the ring, possibly waiting to see who’ll make the first move. Both men seem like they’re going to lock up- BUT NO! THERE’S A KICK TO THE MIDSECTION BY CEPHEUS! Cepheus has a grin on his face, clearly happy with himself, before irish whipping Jesse into the ropes! SHOULDER BLOCK BY JESSE! Jesse now running the ropes as Cepheus begins to get back up, AND THERE’S A DROPKICK, DROPPING CEPHEUS RIGHT ONTO HIS BACK! Jesse now making his way over to Cepheus, but the Treacherous One is quick to roll out of the ring! It looks like he’s buying time to recover as he’s just walking around the ring, looking up at Cepheus as the referee begins to count!

Rich Russillo: Jesse now rolling out of the ring himself, seemingly having enough of Cepheus already, but of course Cepheus rolls right back into the ring once Jesse gets out of it! Jesse clearly seems frustrated right now, but Cepheus just has a huge grin on his face! Jesse now slowly making his way into the ring- AND CEPHEUS GOES RIGHT AFTER HIM! CEPHEUS JUST KICKED JESSE IN THE MIDSECTION ONCE AGAIN, AND NOW HE’S POUNDING AWAY AT HIM BEFORE HE EVEN HAD A CHANCE TO DEFEND HIMSELF! CEPHEUS IS ALL OVER JESSE, CAUSING JESSE TO ROLL UNDER THE ROPES WHICH FORCES THE REFEREE TO SEPARATE THE TWO! Cepheus now is re-approaching Jesse- AND THERE’S A PUNCH RIGHT TO THE JAW, JUST AS CEPHEUS TRIED PULLING JESSE UP! JESSE NOW IS CLIMBING UP TO THE TOP ROPE AS CEPHEUS IS STAGGERED, AND THERE’S A DIVING DOUBLE AXE HANDLE!

James Peters: Cepheus now holding his head as he slowly gets back to his feet, but there’s an irish whip by Jesse into the corner! Jesse now charging in, AND THERE’S A CLOTHESLINE! Jesse now with an irish whip into the opposite corner, AND THERE’S ANOTHER CLOTHESLINE INTO THE CORNER! JESSE NOW PULLING CEPHEUS AWAY FROM THE ROPES, AND THERE’S THE FIRST COVER OF THE MATCH!

ONE!
T-

James Peters: CEPHEUS KICKS OUT BEFORE TWO! Jesse now with a rear chinlock on St. Claire, and you can see at ringside Lonnie Delmonty is encouraging Cepheus to try and get out of this hold! Cepheus is trying to get onto one foot but he’s clearly having trouble as Jesse is trying as hard as he can to keep this chinlock applied! Jesse has the chinlock applied as tightly as he can, but still Cepheus manages to get to one foot! Cepheus now is able to get back onto both feet, and he pushes Jesse into the ropes, causing him to release the hold! Cepheus now, WITH A DROPKIC- NO! JESSE HELD ONTO THE ROPES, CAUSING CEPHEUS TO NOT CONNECT WITH ANYTHING! JESSE NOW GRABBING CEPHEUS BY THE BACK, AND HE JUST THREW HIM OUTSIDE OF THE RING!

Rich Russillo: Cepheus landed hard! He’s still able to quickly get to his feet, but he’s taking some time to recover after landing on his back the way he did. That may not be the best idea though as it looks like Jesse is running the ropes! SUICIDE DI- NO! CEPHEUS JUMPED ONTO THE APRON BEFORE JESSE COULD GO THROUGH THE ROPES! JESSE MANAGED TO STOP HIMSELF IN BETWEEN THE ROPES, BUT THERE’S A BOOT RIGHT TO THE SIDE OF HIS FACE BY CEPHEUS ON THE APRON! CEPHEUS NOW QUICKLY GETTING INTO THE RING, AND NOW THERE’S A SCHOOL BOY ROLL UP, AND HE’S PUTTING HIS FEET ON THE ROPES FOR LEVERAGE, HE MIGHT JUST STEAL THIS ONE!

ONE!
TWO!!
THREE-

James Peters: JESSE KICKS OUT! JESSE NOW GETTING TO BOTH KNEES, AND THERE’S A ROUNDHOUSE KICK- NO! JESSE DUCKED IT, AND NOW HE’S THE ONE ROLLING UP CEPHEUS!

ONE!
TWO!!
T-

James Peters: CEPHEUS KICKS OUT THIS TIME, BUT NOW JESSE IS RUNNING THE ROPES AS HE BEGINS GETTING BACK UP! ABOLISHE- NO! CEPHEUS THROWS JESSE OVER THE TOP ROPE BUT HE MANAGES TO LAND ON THE APRON! CEPHEUS NOW CHARGING TOWARDS JESSE BUT JESSE JUMPS OVER HIM, CONNECTING WITH A SUNSET FLIP, AS WELL AS THE PIN!

ONE!
TWO-

James Peters: CEPHEUS KICKS OUT AND GETS RIGHT BACK TO HIS FEET, AND THERE’S A BOOT TO THE FACE BY THE TREACHEROUS ONE! Cepheus now waiting in the corner, clearly waiting until Jesse gets back to his feet, but it looks like Jesse is beginning to climb into the corner! Cepheus seems just fine with that though, BECAUSE THERE’S A RUNNING KNEE STRIKE! CEPHEUS NOW WITH AN IRISH WHIP INTO THE OPPOSITE CORNER, AND THERE’S A SECOND RUNNING KNEE! IT LOOKS LIKE CEPHEUS IS GOING FOR THE FOUR CORNERS OF DISDAIN, AND THERE’S AN IRISH WHIP INTO THE THIRD CORNER AS CEPHEUS CHARGES IN!!

Rich Russillo: JESSE MOVED OUT OF THE WAY! CEPHEUS NOW HOPPING OUT OF THE CORNER, HOLDING HIS KNEE AS JESSE RUNS THE ROPES! ABOLISHER!!!! ABOLISHER!! THE SPEAR CONNECTS, NEARLY SPLITTING CEPHEUS IN HALF, AND THERE’S THE COVER NOW TO PUT CEPHEUS AWAY!!

ONE!
TWO!!
THREE-

Rich Russillo: NO!! ARE YOU KIDDING ME!? CEPHEUS MANAGED TO GET THE SHOULDER UP, JUST BEFORE THREE!! JESSE IS SHOCKED, HE’S ASKING THE REFEREE BUT IT’S TRUE, CEPHEUS MANAGED TO GET HIS SHOULDER UP JUST BEFORE THREE! I can’t lie James, I thought Jesse had it won right there, but somehow Cepheus managed to stay in this match! I don’t think it’s gonna matter for long though, because Jesse is backing up into the corner and he’s yelling at Cepheus to get to his feet!

James Peters: Cepheus doesn’t even seem to know where he is right now. To be honest, I think this match is nearing the end. Cepheus is finally using those ropes to get to his feet, AND NOW JESSE IS CHA- WAIT! WAIT NO! LONNIE GRABBED JESSE’S FOOT, STOPPING HIM FROM CHARGING TOWARDS CEPHEUS! JESSE IS YELLING AT LONNIE NOW, CLEARLY FRUSTRATED WITH WHAT HE JUST DID- AND NOW CEPHEUS JUST BLINDSIDED HIM! CEPHEUS JUST MANAGED TO TAKE JESSE OUT AS HE WAS DISTRACTED BY LONNIE, AND NOW CEPHEUS IS STOMPING A HOLE IN HIM!

Rich Russillo: Things are looking really bad for Jesse right now! Cepheus now backing up as Jesse pulls himself up with the turnbuckles, AND THERE’S A THIRD RUNNING KNEE, THIS TIME TO THE BACK OF JESSE! CEPHEUS NOW WITH AN IRISH WHIP INTO THE OPPOSITE CORNER, AND NOW HE FINALLY HITS THE FOURTH RUNNING KNEE, THE FOUR CORNERS OF DISDAIN CONNECTS, BUT EVEN AFTER THAT CEPHEUS ISN’T FINISHED! CEPHEUS NOW LIFTING JESSE UP, AND THERE’S A BRAINBUSTER! JESSE WAS JUST DROPPED RIGHT ONTO HIS HEAD WITH THAT BRAINBUSTER, AND NOW THERE’S THE COVER, THIS MAY BE IT!

ONE!
TWO!!
THREE!-

James Peters: NO, IT’S NOT FINISHED! THIS MATCH STILL ISN’T FINISHED! JESSE MANAGED TO GET HIS SHOULDER UP THIS TIME, AND CEPHEUS IS FURIOUS!! CEPHEUS IS YELLING AT THE REFEREE RIGHT NOW BUT THE REF’S CALL WON’T BE CHANGED, JUST LIKE CEPHEUS KICKED OUT MOMENTS AGO, JESSE BARLOW HAS SOMEHOW MANAGED TO STAY IN THIS MATCH! LONNIE DELMONTY CAN’T BELIEVE HIS EYES RIGHT NOW, CEPHEUS NEARLY WON DUE TO HIS DISTRACTION BUT SOMEHOW THIS MATCH STILL ISN’T OVER YET!

Rich Russillo: Jesse is holding his neck after that brainbuster, trying to crawl towards the ropes as a way to make some space for himself, but it doesn’t look like Cepheus is just gonna let him do that as he’s just kicking him around! He looks like he’s just toying with Jesse at this point as he’s just slowly kicking away at him, not giving him a chance to recover! Jesse now finally pulling himself under the ropes but it doesn’t matter as Cepheus literally kicks him out of the ring! Cepheus now following Jesse outside and it seems he’s not done as he grabs Jesse by the neck, AND THROWS HIM INTO THE RINGPOST! Cepheus now pulling Jesse back up, AND NOW HE THROWS HIM INTO THE STEEL STAIRS- WAIT NO! JESSE JUMPED ONTO THEM, AND NOW HE’S TURNED AROUND! DIVING EUROPEAN UPPERCUT OFF OF THE STEEL STAIRS BY JESSE BARLOW!!

James Peters: I don’t know if that was a last resort or if Jesse knew what he was doing, but either way he took out both him and Cepheus while the referee is already at a count of three!

Referee: Four!… Five!..

James Peters: Jesse now pulling himself onto the apron at a count of six as Cepheus is slowly able to follow behind!

Referee:… Seven!… Eight!

James Peters: Jesse is in the ring a count of eight.. Count of nine- AND CEPHEUS IS BACK IN AS WELL!! THIS MATCH ISN’T OVER JUST YET AS BOTH MEN MANAGED TO GET IN THE RING JUST BEFORE THE COUNT OF TEN! Jesse of course is the first man to get to their feet as Cepheus seems to be using the referee to try and help him to his feet. Jesse now running the ropes- BUT NO! LONNIE JUST GRABBED THE LEG AGAIN BUT THIS TIME TRIPPED JESSE AS THE REFEREE WAS DISTRACTED! THAT MAY HAVE BEEN CEPHEUS’ PLAN ALL ALONG AS HE IMMEDIATELY CHARGES TOWARDS JESSE! SHADY ENDING- WAIT NO!! JESSE GOES DOWN AND PULLS CEPHEUS INTO A SCHOOLBOY ROLL UP!!

ONE!
TWO-

Rich Russillo: CEPHEUS KICKED OUT, BUT NOW JESSE IS RUNNING THE ROPES AS CEPHEUS JUST GOT TO ONE FOOT! NEVERMORE!! THE NEVERMORE CONNECTS, AND THERE’S THE COVER NOW BY JESSE BARLOW, THIS MATCH IS DONE, IT’S GOTTA BE OVER NOW!!

ONE!
TWO!!
THREE!!!

(Ding! Ding! Ding!)

Bella Braxton: Here is your winner… JJJEEESSSEEEEE BAAARRRLOOWWW!!!!

James Peters: JESSE DID IT, JESSE BEAT CEPHEUS! I thought Cepheus had it won when Lonnie tripped Jesse and Cepheus went for the Shady Ending, but somehow Jesse not only managed to counter it, but he hit the Nevermore and got the win!

Rich Russillo: That was the biggest display of luck I’ve ever seen! Cepheus DID have it won right then and there, but of course Jesse was lucky enough to roll him up, which of course allowed him to connect with that knee strike! Seriously, Cepheus should’ve-

(Suddenly, ‘Breakin Outta H*ll’ by Airbourne hits, which causes the crowd to explode as Shortfuse PAKA walks down to the ring. The first thing PAKA does is walk straight into the ring, staring a hole into Jesse Barlow.)

James Peters: We’ve seen the issues these three have had with each other earlier tonight during that brawl, and it seems like things haven’t gotten any better since then. You can see the rage in PAKA’s eyes, and I don’t like where this is go- OH MY GOD!

Rich Russillo: ANIYAH MITCHELL, AND SERENA RIOT!! THEY JUST TOOK OUT BOTH JESSE BARLOW AND SHORTFUSE PAKA!! THEY’RE BEATING THE LIFE OUT OF JESSE AND PAKA, WHAT’S GOING ON HERE!?

James Peters: I THOUGHT ANOTHER BRAWL WOULD START UP WITH PAKA AND JESSE, I DIDN’T THINK THESE TWO WOULD GET INVOLVED! THEY’RE ALL OVER PAKA AND JESSE RIGHT NOW, BUT LOOK WHO IT IS!!

(Right after those words, Sarah Price sprints down the ramp and into the ring, seemingly there to stop Aniyah and Serena. The two back off a bit as Cepheus very slowly begins to get back up, but they still have smiles on their faces.)

Rich Russillo: I can’t really make out what they’re saying, but they’re pointing right at Cepheus, much to the dismay of Lonnie Delmonty, who’s clearly powerless in this situation! It looks like they’re encouraging Sarah to get involved! We all saw these three make a temporary alliance earlier! But Sarah seems hesitant to strike!

James Peters: BITTERSWEET ENDING!?!? SARAH JUST HIT CEPHEUS ST. CLAIRE WITH THE BITTERSWEET ENDING!! THE SMILES HAVE GROWN EVEN MORE ON SERENA AND ANIYAH’S FACES, BUT IT DOESN’T LOOK LIKE THEY’RE FINISHED JUST YET! SERENA RIOT NOW IS CLIMBING UP TO THE TOP ROPE AS PAKA IS IN PRIME POSITION!! THE DEMON DROP!! WHAT A SHOOTING STAR PRESS BY SERENA RIOT!!

Rich Russillo: YEAH, BUT NOW LOOK!! ANIYAH IS PICKING JESSE UP, AND IT LOOKS CLEAR WHAT SHE’S SETTING HIM UP FOR!! BARBIE DREAMS!! THE BARBIE DREAMS CONNECTS, AND THESE THREE WOMEN HAVE JUST TAKEN OUT SHORTFUSE PAKA, CEPHEUS ST. CLAIRE, AND JESSE BARLOW, ALL MEMBERS OF THE DIVIDE AND CONQUER MATCH!!

(Aniyah Mitchell, Serena Riot, and Sarah Price stand over the three fallen competitors, with Serena and Aniyah sporting big, confident grins after what they’ve done to their competition.)

(Voltage fades to commercial break.)

(Commercial break for jelly.)

(Voltage fades back in and cuts to the ring. Bella can’t help but grin.)

Bella Braxton: LADIES AND GENTLEMEN… PLEASE WELCOME… TEAM VOLTAGE!

(“Gangsta” by New Years Day begins to play across the PA system. The sold-out crowd inside the Legacy Arena rises to their feet and begins to cheer as Ms. Extreme, Andrea Valentine, and Raven Roberts step onto the stage. All three women wear gold shirts with the slogan #QueensOnly across the chest, as well as jeans and shoes in their respective styles. Andrea is carrying the Specialists Championship and Raven has her Cash in the Vault briefcase. Ms. Extreme leads them down to the ring, and the crowd’s chanting can be heard over the music.)

Crowd: QUEENS ONLY! *clap, clap, clap* QUEENS ONLY! *clap, clap, clap* QUEENS ONLY! *clap, clap, clap*

(Ms. Extreme, Andrea, and Raven get into the ring and all three of them take the time to soak up the reaction they’re getting. It’s plain as day the Voltage fans have their backs 100%, and they show their appreciation to the EAW Universe by posing for them and mouthing the words ‘thank you’ over and over again. After a few minutes of this, Raven retrieves microphones for all of them and Ms. Extreme’s music fades out. Andrea is the first speak.)

Andrea Valentine: After being at Dynasty and watching the show backstage, it’s become real clear that neither of the other teams understand a damn thing about us and what we’ve been through to reach this point. Serena Bennett proving once again she lacks class and overall awareness for what goes on in EAW, and screaming ‘suck my dick Andrea and Jamie’ just really sums up why they’re such a mess. I think I speak for all three of us when I say that Serena declaring herself a ‘GOAT’ captain is the most laughable thing I’ve heard so far and believe me, we’ve already been listening to the shit getting slung. Serena and Jamie might officially be called ‘captains’ but as far as Team Voltage goes, we don’t have a leader. I might be on the poster, but Camille is the one who marched into enemy territory last week and got the job done against Serena and Ahren. Raven is the one who’s proven time and time again that she can hang with any Elitist, male or female, in this company. She’s as tough as they come, and I am as well, and unlike the other two teams, our team is built on mutual respect and a shared goal with one another. We don’t need an egomaniac standing front and center for us. We don’t need trust exercises, or gifts, or whatever other forms of team bonding you can think of to bring us together. We’re in this together because we want to be, and we believe in each other and our own abilities to get the job done in War Games.

(Ms. Extreme twirls the microphone before she starts to speak.)

Ms. Extreme: Lack of awareness isn’t anything new. You can tell the second a member of Team Showdown or Team Dynasty opens their mouth, they don’t know what the fuck they’re talking about. The self-absorbed individuals on the other two teams have always relied on generic trash talk and other people feeding them lines (looking at you Ahren) to get the job done. Since they clearly don’t watch Voltage, or even pay attention to social media and message boards, I’m going to tell the world one more time that Veena Adams placed us in this match to fail. We weren’t given our spot in the match because this brand deems us the best it has to offer. I mean we are, but the woman who used to be in charge thinks so little of us that she decided to ‘feed’ us to War Games in hopes we would get injured or destroyed. Our brand does not respect us, but that’s alright. We respect one another. Team Voltage is on equal footing. We listen to each other and keep each other in line. We enter War Games standing next to each other as a united force. There’s not one woman who is leading the match for the other two. We’re all leading each other into this problematic match, and we will exit out victorious. We know what we’re up against come Territorial Invasion, and what odds the rest of the world thinks we’re facing. We’re more than prepared for whatever is going to come our way next weekend.

(Raven raises the microphone to take her turn, but the noise for the crowd temporarily stops her. The chants of the crowd, and just the overall electricity in the air has Ms. Cash in the Vault shaking her head in amazement.)

Raven Roberts: Wow. I’ll be honest. Competing in War Games is one of the items on my personal bucket list of things I want to do, but I never expected it to come under these circumstances. I definitely never expected it to be side by side with Camille and Andrea. I think it’s fair to say that when it comes to team environments, I’m weary. I don’t trust easily, and that’s because of what I went through with the Crowe’s Nest. I also know that it’s probably hard for these two women to put their trust in me. But here we stand, and the entire EAW Universe knows that out of all the teams going into this match, we are the most cohesive. We’re more than ready for War Games, one of the matches that epitomized the brutality of last season. A match that left bodies broken and World Champions helpless on the canvas. Alliances formed in a matter of weeks tested to their greatest lengths. This is the kind of match that’s probably going to shorten my career, which I know is exactly what it was intended to do. But I guess that’s part of the motivation this week. All this time you’re going to hear various Elitists try and tell you why they are going to win this match. What’s pushing them. Why they believe their brand or team is superior. Probably even some varying stances on brand loyalty. But let me summarize all of it up in one simple statement. None of the driving forces for any of the other teams makes a damn difference. And here’s why. Ask me why Camille, Andrea, and I think we’re going to win. Ask me what our driving force is. Ask me what our motivation in this match is centered around. Why does Team Voltage believe it’s going to win? Ask any of the three of us this question and we will give you the same answer.

(Raven, Ms. Extreme, and Andrea all exchange looks.)

Raven Roberts: Because we don’t have any other choice.

Andrea Valentine: Failure simply isn’t an option for any of us, and losing War Games isn’t something we’re going to entertain. Whether Veena gets to watch backstage or at home is completely irrelevant to us because we know she’s going to be watching. In one night she’s going to see everything she tried to build crumble before her eyes when Rex takes Charlie’s EAW World Championship and the three of us win War Games.

Ms. Extreme: We’re the underdogs; the ones set up to fail. But when the dust settles and the bell rings, 87,000 people in Auburn are going to be chanting ‘Queens Only’ as we raise our hands in victory.

Crowd: QUEENS ONLY! *clap, clap, clap* QUEENS ONLY! *clap, clap, clap* QUEENS ONLY! *clap, clap, clap*

Raven Roberts: ‘Queens Only’. Who knew that would end up becoming our battle cry? From the moment we set foot on the gold brand, Veena Adams made her contempt for us very clear. There would be no consideration for our talent, our capability, our accolades. None of it mattered. We were an abomination to her ideals because of our genders and that’s all that mattered, even doling out a hit list of the three of us and Camille’s sister to her bumbling half-wit of an incompetent puppet. But time after time as Veena has tried to test us, tried to break us, she’s failed. We’re still here and fighting at the highest caliber of this industry. And so now Veena throws us into War Games with one hope. She wants us to lose, to have our bodies broken by the other elitists in this match because she can’t get the job done. This match is our marching orders on the frontline of a war zone. The ones chosen to die. She wants our careers and possibly our lives ended inside that structure.

Andrea Valentine: But how many times have people tried to end us? How many times have we gone into matches that weren’t designed for us to survive? Maybe it is repetitive to bring that up, but we aren’t doing anything the other teams aren’t going to do. They’re going to brag and drag, and expect us not to clap back, which itself is ridiculous. None of us have ever been shy when it comes to speaking up and that’s exactly why we pose such a threat to the vision of Voltage that Veena and Charlie were determined to erect. Veena might be suspended now, but that doesn’t mean any of us are going to let up. We’re going to do whatever it takes to win.

Ms. Extreme: PeRiOdT.

(The Red Queen smirks.)

Ms. Extreme: There is no one I would rather go to war with than Raven and Andrea. It sounds sappy as fuck, and I don’t do that at all, but we need to go out there to prove to people like Veena Adams and Charlie Marr that if they wanted to put people into War Games to fail, that is never going to be us. We need to fight until we can’t fight any longer. We are taking no fucking prisoners.

Andrea, Raven, and Ms. Extreme: QUEENS ONLY!

(The crowd erupts as ‘Roll With Me’ by Charlie XCX begins to play. The girls drop their mics and raise one another’s hands. Voltage fades its final break of the night.)

(Commercial break for Monday Night Football, Browns versus Jets. Catch the game live on ESPN at 8PM EST!)

(Voltage returns and fades to the backstage area, where Sofia Clarke is standing by. She has a bright smile on her face.)

Sofia Clarke: Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome my guest at this time… Rex McAllister!

(The camera shot widens and Rex is seen in street clothes. He gives Sofia a curt nod of his head, and she gets on with the interview.)

Sofia Clarke: I feel like we just did one of these interviews!

Rex McAllister: We did… last week in fact! Before the state of Mississippi banned us from using the Mississippi Gulf Coast Coliseum.

Sofia Clarke: :wow: I’m not sure what to think about all that, but the show had to go on. We made due, and unfortunately, Rex, last week you suffered your first loss of season 13. I think we all kind of knew that your opponent for Territorial Invasion, Charlie Marr, wouldn’t exactly be the model referee.

Rex McAllister: Sofia, trust me. I am so far removed from what happened last week. But as we approach Territorial Invasion, it would be remiss if I didn’t stand here and think back to where I was at this time last year. I was the EAW World Heavyweight Champion and I was getting set to lead my team into War Games against the 1%, the Jaded Wolfe Hearts, and Diamond Cage and the NEO Syndicate. My team consisted of Daryl Kinkade and Charlie Marr, two men who were being groomed to be the future of this sport. Now, fast forward a year later and I’m taking on Charlie for the EAW World Championship. Daryl Kinkade is nowhere to be found. And I’m still the same rock steady Rex that I’ve always been. I’m heading into a world championship match that I’m more than determined to win against an opponent I know better than anyone. Charlie did nothing to me last week that I didn’t expect or anticipate. Like my fiancée and her friends have been done, I wasn’t set up to win last week. However, undefeated streaks will come and go, and after what happened earlier, I can stroll into Jordan-Hare Stadium with even more confidence knowing that Veena Adams won’t be there to serve as Charlie’s security blanket.

Sofia Clarke: That was definitely an interesting turn of events tonight, and something none of us really saw coming. Charlie definitely seemed upset about the fact that Veena Adams is indefinitely suspended from Voltage.

Rex McAllister: Of course he’s upset. All Charlie Marr has done this entire season is hide behind Veena’s skirt and let her clear the path for him. Charlie had the easiest and most undeserving path to a world championship shot I have ever seen. It was all but handed to him, although considering the lengths Veean and Jordie went through to make sure he actually won the match, I guess it is fair to say that Charlie was handed that belt. But to be honest with you, how Charlie obtained that championship is the furthest thing from my mind. All I know is that I want it, and when I want something and set my sights on achieving it, I never let myself down. I have never hidden the fact that I feel I belong in the world championship picture and getting that belt back around my waist is always the goal. At Territorial Invasion, I’ll be able to not only do what I want to do, I’ll be wrestling this match and going for the win for everyone else as well. No one wants to see Charlie Marr make a mockery out of the most prestigious world championship we have.

Sofia Clarke: What would it mean to you to become the EAW World Champion again?

Rex McAllister: It would be the culmination of my hard word, bit there’s so much to fight for right now. I’ve always been willing to carry Voltage on my back and go as hard as possible, and get the job done for everyone who supports me. That hasn’t changed and neither has my purpose. I’m the standard bearer the Voltage, the man everyone can count on when they need someone to get the job done. Next weekend, I’m going to take into account everything that’s happened so far this season and channel it, and put on the best possible match that I can. I know that when I’m at my best, no one is able to match me, least of all someone like Charlie.

Sofia Clarke: You could be right about that, Rex. It would be hard for anyone to make an argument against that. I personally wish you good luck next weekend at Territorial Invasion.

Rex McAllister: I appreciate that.

(The scene fades to the ringside area.)

Bella Braxton: LADIES AND GENTLEMEN… THE FOLLOWING CONTEST IS SCHEDULED FOR…

Crowd: ONE FALL!!!

Bella Braxton: AND IT’S YOUR MAIN EVENT OF THE EVENING!!!

( ‘We Appreciate Power’ by Grimes blasts through the speaker as the crowd responds with a resounding pop. Consuela Rose Ava emphatically makes her way towards the ring as she appears to be incredibly concentrated on the task at hand. )

Bella Braxton: INTRODUCING FIRST! From Frias, Spain, weighing in at 120 pounds… CONNNNSUEELLLLLA ROOOOSSSSSSEEEEEEE AAAAAAVVVVAAAAA!!!

James Peters: Consuela Rose Ava looking to add another piece to her puzzle as she seeks an opportunity to capture a victory over the World Champion, Charlie Marr. With the decorated resume of Charlie Marr, Ava has a massive challenge ahead of her, but this is nothing new to her. In the past, she has been on the other side of adversity and she hopes to maintain that reputation here in the main event of Voltage.

( After Ava gets comfortable in a corner, ‘It Ain’t Safe’ by Skepta is played throughout the venue. The crowd overlaps it with boos as Charlie Marr holds the EAW World Championship in his hand and is accompanied by Jordie Ripley as he marches down the ramp. )

Bella Braxton: AND HER OPPONENT! Accompanied to the ring by Jordie Ripley, from Tower Hamlets, London, England, weighing in at 240 pounds….. HE IS THE EEEAAAAWWWW.. WORRRRLLLLLLDDD CHAMPIIONNNNN… CHAAAARRRLLIIIIEEEE.. MAAAARRRRRRRRR!!!

Rich Russillo: One of the most polarizing figures here who reside on Voltage makes his way down the ring and he is closely followed by the mastermind that is Jordie Ripley. Charlie Marr is more dangerous than ever with that World Championship belt around his waist and he is going to prove that when he defeats Consuela tonight.

( DING! DING! DING! )

James Peters: Ava and Marr engaging in the center of the ring as Marr muscles Ava into the corner. AND WHAT A RIGHT FIST TO THE FACE OF AVA!!! Marr needs to consistently be ahead of Ava’s game if he wants to keep his physical and mental condition as pristine as possible heading into his championship defense at Territorial Invasion.

Rich Russillo: Ava was decked by that stiff fist to the jaw as Marr applies pressure onto her with a headlock. Ava clearly taking a gamble here with the major size advantage, but after the announcement of women not having to adhere to the Empire brand expectations, this is going to be a common pattern for the rest of her opponents.

James Peters: Ava now tries to break the strong grip of Marr, struggling as she begins to drive Marr into the corner turnbuckle. Marr refuses to relinquish the hold as he lets go and rams Ava into the corner! Ava needs to gain wind here as MARR BLASTS HER INTO THE CORNER WITH A CLOTHESLINE!!!

Rich Russillo: Ava floored by that corner clothesline as Marr sprints into the other corner! AVA SHOOTS OFF THE CORNER AND MEETS MARR HALFWAY WITH A YAKUZA KICK!! Ava getting in her first offense here as she bounces off the ropes, avoids Marr’s clothesline, SHOOTS UP AND SENDS MARR INTO THE CANVAS WITH A HURRICANRANA.

James Peters: Marr scrambles into the corner as AVA FOLLOWS UP AND DRIVES HIM INTO THE BUCKLES WITH A RUNNING EUROPeaN UPPERCUT. AVA PICKS HIM UP, CARRIES HIM THROUGH THE RING AND DRILLS HER WITH A SIDE SLAM BACKBREAKER!!! Ava quickly hooks her leg for the first cover of this match.

ONE…

Rich Russillo: Marr immediately kicks out as Ava quickly wraps her arms around the neck of Marr, squeezing it as she applies a sleeper hold. Marr responds quickly, drops down and RELEASES THE HOLD WITH A SIT-OUT JAWBREAKER!! Ava momentarily stunned as Marr walks into the corner.

James Peters: AND GETS FLOORED BY A DEVASTATING BACK ELBOW TO THE JAW!! AVA SHOOTS FROM THE CORNER! AND MARR RETALIATES WITH A BIG BOOT!!! ROUNDHOUSE KICK!!! Marr ducks it and spins around! DISCUS CLOTHESLINE!!! BUT AVA EVADES IT!!!

Rich Russillo: Ava avoids the Charing Cross lariat as she blasts Marr with a kick to the gut. Marr grabs her foot, twists her around and lifts her up! BACK SUPLEX! AVA LANDS CLEAN ON HER FEET AS MARR CHASES HER INTO THE ROPES!! Ava pulls the ropes down and Marr goes splattering onto the ringside floor!

James Peters: The referee advising her not to go aerial as Ava goes quick on her feet and runs the ropes! BUT RIPLEY STANDS IN FRONT OF MARR!!!!! AVA NOT STOPPING AS SHE SHIFTS HER DIRECTION INTO THE CORNER!!! THE REFEREE ARGUES WITH RIPLEY AT RINGSIDE WHILE AVA BOOSTS HERSELF OVER THE RINGPOST!!

Rich Russillo: AND SOARS ONTO MARR WITH A TOPE CONSUELA HILLO!!!!! AVA OUTSMARTING THE WORLD CHAMPION AS SHE SHOVES HIM BACK INTO THE SQUARED CIRCLE! Ava leaps onto the ropes while Marr gets up to his feet! AVA SOARS AND FLOORS MARR WITH A SPRINGBOARD CROSSBODY!!! COVER!

ONE..
TW-

James Peters: Marr gets his shoulder up! Ava forces him towards the corner and FIRES A BARRAGE OF KNIFE-EDGE CHOPS ONTO THE CHEST OF THE WORLD CHAMPION!! Marr overpowered by these battering chops while Ava whips him to the opposite corner! AVA FOLLOWS HIM, JUMPS UP AND EATS THE TURNBUCKLE AS MARR SIDESTEPPED HER!

Rich Russillo: Marr drags her down, grabs her legs and DEADLIFTS HER UP INTO THE AIR!!! DEADLIFT POWERBOMB!!! BUT, AVA FLIPS OUT OF THE HOLD, LANDS ON HER FEET AND CONNECTS WITH A STEP-UP ENZIGURI!! Marr unable to finish off his showcase of raw power while Marr ricochets off the ropes AND ANNIHILATED HER WITH A LARIAT!!!

James Peters: Marr immediately grabs and hoists her up into the air with a vertical suplex! Marr looking for a big-time move AS AVA TURNS IT AROUND AND SPIKES HIM WITH A DDT!!! Marr held her up in the air for too long and that was enough for Ava to realize her position and turn it to her favour.

Rich Russillo: Marr and Ava for the first time in this match both laid out on the canvas as they make their way up to their feet. Both individuals charge into each other as Ava circles around his waist! Marr slaps her wrists away and brings her down into a headlock. Ava traps him with a headscissors, forces him to relinquish the hold as they both get up back to their feet.

James Peters: ROUNDHOUSE KICK!! But Ava grabs his foot at the right time, holding it in the air as she spins him around AND DECKS HIM WITH A DRAGON SCREW!!! AVA TARGETING HIS LEFT LEG AS MARR SCURRIES TOWARDS THE CORNER.Ava runs the ropes and BLASTS MARR WITH A JUMPING CORNER FOREARM!!!

Rich Russillo: Ava sprints to the opposite corner while Marr closely follows AND PROPELS HER INTO THE CORNER WITH A JUMPING KNEE STRIKE!!! Marr quickly hoists Ava up in the air! POWERBOMB!!! BUT AVA TURNS IT AROUND AND DRILLS HIM WITH A FLIPPING DOUBLE KNEE BACKBREAKER!! COVER!!

ONE…
TWO….

James Peters: KICK OUT! Ava immediately rolls out to the apron as she continues to maintain the fast-paced offense. Marr emerges from the canvas while AVA LEAPS OFF THE TOP ROPE!!! SPRINGBOARD CROSSBODY!!! MARR JUMPS UP AND COUNTERS WITH A DOUBLE-KNEE GUTBUSTER!!!! MARR CRAWLS OVER FOR THE PIN ATTEMPT!

ONE…
TWO…

Rich Russillo: KICK OUT! Ava rolls out to the apron as Marr begins to show signs of frustration! Ripley shouting tactics at Marr as he makes his way towards Ava. AVA THRUSTS MARR THROUGH THE ROPES!!! Ava thrusting the win out of Marr as SHE JUMPS UP!! SIDEKICK!!! BUT MARR BLOCKS IT, SPINS AROUND AND FIRES BACK WITH A DISCUS FOREARM SMASH!!!

James Peters: Ava stunned on the apron while Marr rebounds off the ropes and spins around! CHARING CROSS!!! BUT AVA DUCKS IT AND STEPS ONTO THE TURNBUCKLE PADS!!! FLIPS BACKWARDS AND SOARS FROM THE APRON INTO THE RING ONTO MARR WITH A MAGNIFICENT MOONSAULT!!

Rich Russillo: Marr immediately retreats out of the ring as Ava runs the ropes, jumps over the turnbuckle pads, STEPS UP ONTO THEM AND SOARS BACKWARDS!! ASAI MOOOOOOONSSAULLTTT!! LEMMOONNLIGHTTT AS AVA BRINGS MARR BACK INTO THE SQUARED CIRCLE!! AVA LOOKING FOR THE TRIFECTA FINISH AS MARR HAS NOWHERE TO GO!!!! SHE SOARS!!! ANOTHER MOONSAULT!!!! MOONSAULT OFF THE TOP TURNBUCKLE AS AVA COVERS HIM!!

ONE…
TWO…
T-

James Peters: KICK OUT! Ava starting to become incensed as she backs him up towards the corner. She reaches down and attempts to hoist him in an electric chair, but Marr clings onto the top ropes and fights out of the position! Marr blasts Ava with the sole of his boot before he stands on the top turnbuckle.

Rich Russillo: AVA SPRINGS ONTO THE TOP TURNBUCKLE!!! SPAAANISHH FLY!!! BUT MARR HOLDS ON FOR DEAR LIFE!! AVA STRUGGLING TO PULL HIM OFF THE TOP ROPE AS MARR BLASTS HER WITH A FOREARM SMASH!! Both individuals groggy on the top turnbuckle as Marr switches positions. What the hell is Marr thinking. MARR HOOKS AVA UP!!! OH NO!!!!

James Peters: SUUUPPPPERRRPLEEXXX ONTO THE APRON!!!! A DEVASTATING SUPERPLEX ONTO THE HARDEST PART OF THE RING AS BOTH INDIVIDUALS GO BOUNCING OFF THE APRON!! I don’t think it was in favour of Marr as both of them took the same fall onto the apron.

Rich Russillo: However, Marr gingerly makes his way up to his feet and gets ahold of Ava. Marr choosing not to get her into the ring and record a pinfall as he clears our announce table. Marr gets onto the table, brings Ava with him as he has bad intentions in mind! AVA SHOOTS UP AND FIRES BACK WITH AN UPKICK TO THE JAW!!

James Peters: Ava crawls off the table as Marr is dazed! AVA JUMPS BACK ONTO THE TABLE, HOLDS ONTO MARR, FLIPS BACKWARDS AND PLANTS HIM ONTO THE RINGSIDE MAT WITH A SPANISH FLY OFF THE ANNOUNCE TABLE!!

RIch Russillo: Ava shoves Marr back into the ring and lines him at the corner! AVA SIZES HIM UP!!!! RUNNING KNEEEEE!!!! NO!!! AVA WAS LOOKING FOR HER LA RODILLA DE LA MUERTE RUNNING KNEE BUT MARR HOLDS HER UP IN A POWERBOMB!! AVA JUMPS OVER HIS SHOULDERS, RUNS PAST HIM AND SPRINGS OFF THE TURNBUCKLES!! MOONSAULT!!

James Peters: MARR CATCHES HER IN MID AIR!! Marr carries her around the ring before Ava flips off and CONNECTS WITH A STUNNER!!! A STUNNER THAT ROCKS MARR AS AVA QUICKLY GETS UP TO HER FEET!! AND DRILLS HIM WITH A SUPERKICK!!! Marr is perplexed as Ava hops onto the back of his neck, pulls him down, and SPIKES HIM WITH AN INVERTED HURRICANRANA!! However, Ava isn’t going for a pinfall attempt as she runs the ropes! SHE JUMPS ONTO MARR!! TILT-A-WHIRL DDDDDTTTT!!!!!!!!!!! COVER!!!

ONE….
TWO…
THR-

Rich Russillo: KICK OUT! Ava forces Marr into the corner and picks him up! ELECTRIC CHAIR!!!! BUT MARR SINKS HIS FINGERS DEEP INTO THE EYE SOCKET OF AVA!!! AVA’S VISION MOMENTARILY OBSTRUCTED AS MARR TWISTS OFF THE TOP TURNBUCKLE!! DEAAATTHHH ORR GLORRRRRY!!! THE DIVING EUROPEAN UPPERCUT CONNECTS AS MARR PICKS HER UP!!!! AND DRIVES HER INTO THE CANVAS WITH A SIT-OUT POWERBOMB! COVER!

ONE….
TWO..
THRE-

James Peters: AVA POWERS OUT AT TWO! Marr aggravated as she emerges up to his feet! MARR BRINGS AVA UP TO HER FEET! AND SPINS AROUND!! CHARING CROSS!! BUT AVA DUCKS IT!! MARR SPINS AROUND ONCE AGAIN!! AVA EVADES THE DISCUS LARIAT ONCE AGAIN AS MARR CONNECTS WITH A KNEE LIFT!! AVA REBOUNDS OFF THE ROPES AND BLASTS HIM WITH A SUPERKICK!!! Marr ricochets off the ropes.. SPINS AROUND AND DECIMATES AVA WITH THE CHARING CROSS!!!! THE DISCUS LARIAT AS MARR COVERS HER!!

ONE..
TWO…
THRE-

Rich Russillo: NO!!!! AVA GETS HER SHOULDER UP! MARR BELIEVED THAT CHARING CROSS LARIAT WOULD’VE GOTTEN THIS MATCH DONE AND OVER IT, BUT IT ISN’T ENOUGH TO PUT THE PERFECTIONIST AWAY!!!

Jamse Peters: Marr hooks both of her arms and brings her up to her feet! THE QUEEN IS DEAD!! BUT AVA SHOVES HIM AWAY AND CONNECTS WITH A ROUNDHOUSE KICK ACROSS HIS EAR!! Marr struggling to stay on his feet as Ava runs the ropes!!! MARR PICKS HER UP AND PLANTS HER WITH A SPINEBUSTER!!! MARR WITH ANOTHER COVER!!

ONE…
TWO…
THRE-

Rich Russillo: SHE GETS HER SHOULDER UP ONCE AGAIN!! MARR IS APOPLECTIC AS HE LOOKS FOR ANOTHER CHARING CROSS LARIAT!! AVA STRUGGLES TO STAY ON HER FEET AS MARR SPINS AROUND!! CHARRRRINGGG CROSS!!! BUT AVA GRABS HIS ARM AND PULLS HIM DOWN! SUELLLA LOCKKKK!!!! SUELA LOCK IS APPLIED IN THE MIDDLE OF THE RING AS MARR SCRAMBLES!!

James Peters: Marr has nowhere to go as Ava applies more torque, pulling his head back as she wants to make the champion tap out in the center of the ring! Imagine how the headlines would be if Ava was able to obtain a submission victory over the EAW World Champion? Ripley frantically nervous at ringside as Marr has made little to none progress on moving towards the ropes!

Rich Russillo: Marr has three options, escape, tap-out, or pass out and the last two options are the last thing he needs before his championship defense against Rex McAllister! Marr uses his free arm to scratch and claw his weight to the bottom rope! However, the pressure that is being applied by Ava is too much for Marr! Marr is this close to falling asleep!

James Peters: Marr uses his trapped arm to roll Ava over! MARR DEADLIFTS AVA UP OFF THE GROUND!! BUT MARR STRUGGLES TO LIFT HIM UP AVA BRINGS HIM DOWN INTO A TRIANGLE HOLD!!! Marr has him detained in a triangle lock as Marr attempts to lift her up once again!

Rich Russillo: BUT MARR STILL UNABLE TO USE HIS STRENGTH AS AVA ROLLS HIM UP OVER AND APPLIES THE SUELA LOCK ONCE AGAIN!!! The Suela Lock is employed on the World Champion and he is in trouble! Marr needs to find a way out of this submission frenzy! Marr lifting his hand, he knows that one of the ways out of this could be a tap-out, but he doesn’t want to! Marr is inches away from the bottom rope as Ava puts every ounce of energy into this submission hold!

James Peters: ROPE BREAK!! Jordie Ripley just saved Marr from more misery as she places his foot onto the bottom rope. The referee is oblivious as Consuela stares a laser into her eyes. Marr. Marr is somehow getting up to his feet as Ava and Ripley exchange words! Ava shifts her attention back to Marr! CHARRRINNNNGG CROSSS!!!!!!

Rich Russillo: NO!!! AVA DODGES IT AND REBOUNDS OFF THE ROPES!!! LAAA RADILLA DE LAAA MEEERRRTTEEE!! AVA FLOORS MARR WITH THE KNEE OF DEATH, BUT RIPLEY PULLS HIM OUT OF THE RING!!! AVA WAS AN INCH AWAY FROM PINNING HIM, BUT RIPLEY SAVES HIM ONCE AGAIN!!

James Peters: THE REFEREE GIVING RIPLEY A STRICT WARNING WHILE SHE HELPS UP MARR!!! AVA ENRAGED BY THIS AS SHE SPRINTS ACROSS THE RING!! AND SOARS OVER THE TOP ROPE!!! TOPE CONNSUELLLA HILLO!!!! BUT RIPLEY THROWS HERSELF IN HARM’S WAY, PUSHING MARR AWAY AS AVA SOARS ONTO HER!! RIPLEY IS DOWN AS AVA TURNS AROUND!!! CHARRRRINGG CROSS!!!! DISCUS LARIAT TURNS AVA INSIDE OUT AS MARR SHOVES HER INTO THE RING!!!! HE SLIDES INTO THE SQUARED CIRCLE!!!! MARR PICKS HER UP!! THEE QUEEENNN ISSS DEADDDDD!!! THIS IS IT!!

ONE…
TWO…
THREE!!

Rich Russillo: KICK OUT!! ARE YOU KIDDING ME!!!! MARR CAN’T BELIEVE IT!! MARR QUICKLY SLIDES OUT OF THE RING AND GRABS A STEEL CHAIR FROM THE TIMEKEEPER’S BOOTH! What the hell is Marr thinking? If Marr uses that steel chair that will result in disqualification and that will not benefit him moving into Territorial Invasion.

James Peters: Marr brings a chair into the ring with him as Ava leans forward onto the middle rope. Ava is exhausted and defenceless as Marr lifts up the steel chair! BUT THE REFEREE YANKS IT AWAY FROM HIM!!! The referee confiscates the steel chair while Ripley grabs the championship from ringside!! AND SMASHES IT ONTO THE FACE OF AVA!!!

Rich Russillo: Ripley avenging the Tope Consuela Hilo from earlier as Marr pulls Ava into the center of the ring! HE KICKS HER, HOOKS BOTH HER ARMS AND SPIKES WITH ANOTHER DOUBLE UNDERHOOK DDT!! THE QUEEN IS DEAD ONCE AGAIN AS MARR GOES FOR THE COVER!!

ONE..
TWO…
THREE!!

( DING! DING! DING! )

( ‘Accompanied by ear-deafening boos, ‘It Ain’t Safe’ by Skepta hits through the venue speakers. Before Bella Braxton could announce the winner, Marr immediately attacks Ava! )

James Peters: CHARLIE MARR WITH THE CHAMPIONSHIP BELT TO THE BACK OF AVA’S HEAD!!! MARR TOSSES THE CHAMPIONSHIP AWAY AS HE BEGINS TO BASH HIS ELBOW INTO THE UNPROTECTED FACE OF CONSUELA ELLA AVA!! Jordie Ripley joins on the heinous assault as Ava is unable to defend herself!

Rich Russillo: IT’S REX MCALLISTER!! IT’S MARR’S WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP CHALLENGER AT TERRITORIAL INVASION AS HE JUMPS UP AND DRILLS MARR WITH A JUMPING KNEE STRIKE!! A PRECISION KNEE STRIKE ONTO MARR AS HE JUMPS UP AND BLASTS RIPLEY WITH ANOTHER KNEE!!

James Peters: Ripley slides out of the ring as McAllister and Marr begin to trade strikes! McAllister overpowering the champion with a barrage of strikes as he picks Marr up! AND DRIVES HIM INTO THE CANVAS WITH AN OLYMPIC SLAM!!! Marr being overwhelmed by his upcoming challenger as he makes his way back up to his feet! MCALLISTER COMES OFF THE ROPES!! THE REX EFFECT!!

Rich Russillo: BUT MARR QUICKLY GETS OUT OF THE RING AND EVADES THE FLOAT OVER DDT!! Marr and Ripley retreat up the ramp while Rex McAllister stands tall in the center of the ring! This image will definitely stay in the mind of Marr coming into their championship match at Territorial Invasion. Marr marches out of tonight as the main event winner, but Rex walks out tonight as the man who got the last laugh!

( Charlie Marr and Jordie Ripley gather at the start of the ramp while a groggy Consuela Rose Ava hands the EAW World Championship to Rex McAllister. With the exhausted Ava by his side, McAllister holds the EAW World Championship high in the air as the camera fades to black.)

( EAW logo buzzes. )